PRINCE OF WALES’ BIRTHDAY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1814, 10 November 1888, Page 3

PRINCE OF WALES’ BIRTHDAY.

Yesterday being the anniversary of the Prince of Wales Birthday—the 47th—was as usual observed as a general holiday. It was wet in the early part of tlm day, and though it cleared up, and in the afternoon tbe sun shone out brilliantly, the picnic parties were not so numerous, and those held were not so well attended, as would have boon the case had the weather previously bre" more propitious. The chief events in this district were the athletic sports at Woodbury and the Salvation Army picnic in the Temuka Park, ot which we give an account. The spesiel train to Christchurch in the morning was not largely patronised.

THE SALVATION ARMY. Owing to the weather, the picnic In cooneo'ion with the Salvation Army was not a* successful as on previous occasions. Yesterday the weather was right enough, butihoprevieustwenty-fonr hours rain had completely saturated the ground and rendered it unsuitable for picnic parties. A contingent numbering about fifty persons arrived from Pimaru early in the day, and after having walked about the town for some time they met iu the Salvation Army Barracks, where they were received by tbe local corps in large numbers. Refreshments were then partaken of, and after these were discussed, the combined armies marched towards Victoria Park, Arrived there a meeting was held. Hymns were sung and testimonies giver, and aftsr this a juvenile soldiers’ meeting was held. In this all the juveniles on the ground took part. They marched around the ground, and some singing was indulged in. For the remainder of the afternoon until five p.M. various games were indulged in,.but as pools of water were lying on the ground iu several places the enjoyment of the amusements was greatly marred. At 5 o’clock a short meeting was again held, and the Army then marched back to the barrack?. In the evening a special meeting lad by Captain and Mrs Wilkinson, of Tuuaru, was held, and this concluded the day s amusements. Notwithstanding the weather a geod many people assembled in the Park, and some cf them heartily joined in the games and othtr ceremonies.

WOODBURY ATHLETIC SPORTS. Judgb—D. Macdonald, E>q. Hahbioappbb A»d Stibtbb—Mr T. Wi Corbett. SeobEtabx and TBBAStfjiBB—Mr F.Maodonald. Sthwabdb—Mewri D. Macdonald, T. W. Corbett, F. Macdonald, F. E. Flatman, J. H. Dean, G. Rae, J. Goodwin, and W. Radford. The aecond annual sport* gatheiing under the auspices of the above Club was held in the Woodbury Domain yesterday. Owing to the heavy downpour of rain on Wednesday night and all day Thursday it was feared that the gathering would have to be postponed, but fortunately Friday morning, although cold and squally, broke clear and dry. The course, , as could only be expected after aucb steady rain, wae exceedingly wet and heavy, the water lying in pools in places. Notwithstanding these drawbacks, however, the Committee decided to carry out the pro- • gramme if possible. The attendance throughout the day was limited, and the cold breeze blowing, added the wetness of the ground, made things generally unpleasant for both the public and the competitors. Mr J, H. Dean, of the ‘Voodbury Hottl, had a general booth on the ground and obtained a fair amount of patronage. The various officials carried out their respective duties excellently. Mr T. Macdonald made his debfft as secretary of the club and fulfilled the onerous duties admirably. Mr D. Macdonald discharged the duties of judge to the satisfaction of all, while as starter Mr T. Corbett succeeded invariably in sending his fields away on even terms. The latter must also be cogratulated upon the way in which he brought his men together by handicapping, as the finishes were in each case very close. Had the weather been more favourable the club would no doubt have bad a very successful meeting as the quality of sport provided wae of a very fair order. The following are the results 100 Yards Flax Race,— First prize, £1; second, 10s. W. Radford, 6yds... ... ... 1 H. Heutley, 7yds... ... ... 2 R. Logan, syJs ... ... ... 3 F. Lorgelly, scratch; W, Andersen, 4yds ; A. McKay, syds ; J. Brett, syds ; W. Pye, 6yds; H. Cole, Byds; and W. C. Copping, Byds ; also started. The field were sent away to a capital start, and ran a bard race throughout, Radford just managing to pull off first jloce from Deatley. Logan finished a good third, the whole field close up in a cluster. Time, lljsecs. 220 Yards Hurdles. —First prize, £1 ; second, 10s. W. Radford, 16yds ... ... 1 J. Scott, 15yds ... ... ... 2 F. Lorgelly, scr, ... ... ... 3 J. Davis, 6yds ; A. McKay, Byds ; and W. Btidd, 10yds, also started. An even , start was effected, but Lorgelly slipped on the wet ground and was slow in getting away, McKay fell at the second hurdle. Radford and Scott made a grand race for it about half a yard separating * tbe two men at the fioieh. Lorgelly came through his men well, and finished about four yards from the two first men. Time, 28}secs. Runnin* High Jump.—First priz°, £1; aecond, 10s. A. McKay (scratch), 4ft 7in ... 1 J. Scott (lin), 4ft 6m 2 F, Taylor (lin) ... ... ... 3 These only competed. McKay, who jumped very prettily, won easily. Taylor, who was jumping at the bar after the competition, slipped and fell heavily, hurting his back severely, WoodbUkv Cup, 4ao Yards,—First piize, £3 ; second, £l. J, Davis, scratch ... ... 1 R. Logan, 6yds ... ... ... 2 W, Pye, 6yds ... 3 A. McKay, scra'ch ; W. Davie, 10yds ; W and F. Bull, ]2yds, also started. All the men got away to a vary even start, and Logan immediately went to the front and forced ihe pace. Davis, going ihrough liia fie'd wtH, challenged and passed Logan when turning into the straight, winning a good race by about a yard, Tyo finished about iliree yards behind the two first men. The rest of the field tailed eut. Time, 60i-ec, -■ 1 Mile Walking Match.—First prize, £2 ; second, 15a. H. Heatlay, 75yds ... ... 1 I. Blisselt, scratch ... ... 2

J. Davis, F. Bui), and W. Brinkman also started. This proved an interesting race, one of the best of the day. Brinkman fell out in the second round, and Davie in the third. A desperate race look place between Bull, who was leading, and Heatley. A good deal of adverse criticism was expressed at the walking of Bull. Turning into the straight for the last time Heatley made a dssperate effort and overtook Bull, and an exciting finish between tbe two men took place up the straight, Heatley just managing to secure first place by one or two inches, B iseelt, who strolled quietly home, entered a protest against Bull on the ground of unfair walking. The protest was upheld, and the second pries awarded to Blissett. Time, Grain 55 l-stb sec. Vaulting with Polk. —First priz', £1; second, 10s. F. Macdonald (Sit 9in) 1 A. McKay (Bft Sin) ••• 2 A- Scott (Bft) ... ... ••• 3 These were the only competitors. Macdonald vaulted really and won easily. 100 Yards Boys Race (under 15).—First prize, Waterbury Watch ; second, ss. D. McKay ... ••• ••• 1 J. Macdonald ... ••• ••• 2 T. Corbett ... ••• ••• 3 Eight started, and a very good race was won by McKay in 13secs. 200 Yards Flat Rac*.—First prize, £1; second, 10s. W. Radford (12yds) 1 F. Bull (12yds) 2 W. Pye (10yds) ... ... ••• 3 W. Anderson, syds ; A. McKay, 7yds ; R. Bogan, 7yds ; J. Brett, 10yds; and H. Cole, 14yds, also ran. This was a splendid race, the whole field keeping together to tbs finish. Time, 24 l-sth secs. Hop, Step, and Jump.—First pn*e, £1; second, 10s. F. Lorgelly, 37ft Sin ... ... 1 H. Fereusson, 37ft Bin ... ... 2 A. McKay, 37ft ... ••• ••• 3 F. Howdeu also competed. A good contest took place between the placed men. 880 Yabds Flat Race. -First prize, £2 ; second, £l. J. Scott, 20yds ... ••• ■••• 1 J. Davis, scr ... ... *•« 2 W. Davie, acr ... ... . ••• 3 i)’. Bull, scratch, also ran. This was another good race. Bull and Davie fell out after covering half the distance. Davis ran a very game race, but wa ß not able to catch the winner, «ho came in about ten yards to the good. Beth men were thoroughly pumped by their exertions. Scott b win was very popular. Time, 2min 16|sec. 100 Yards Consolation Race (for all beaten competitors).—First prize, £1; second, 10 s. W. Pye ... ... ... ... 1 F. Lorgelly ' ... ... ... 2 This was another close race and brought out a field of four. Pye secured first place after a hard run, Lorgelly pushing him very closely. This concluded tbe programme, and terminated the day’s proceedings. A dance was hrld in the evening, which was well attended, and proyed an enjoyable wind up for the day. DANCE AT TEMDKA. A dance was held in the Oddfellows’ Hall, Temuka, in the evening, when about 20 couples attended, and a very enjoyable evening was spent. Music was supplied by Mr C, Goodwillie, who gave every satisfaction, whils Mr W. Winters made an efficient M.C. Refreshments were supplied in abundance by Mr D. Leach.