ANNIVERSARY DAY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1830, 18 December 1888, Page 2

ANNIVERSARY DAY.

TEMUK4. Anniversary Day was observed at Ternuka as a c'oae hol'day, and advantage was taken of it by the churches of the several denominations to hold their annual Sunday school picnics. A cloudy sky early ia the morning caused some anxiety, but at about eight o'clock it was evident that the day was to be one of exceptional brilliance, in fact, it was one of the finest of the season. In addition to the school picnics a number of private parties made tbeir w.iy to the beach and to the several neighbouring bushes and so forth. The sports at Winchester and at Timaru also received a fair share of patronage from this district, and the day generally appears to have been solely given to enjoyment. ST. SATIOUE'S SUNDAY SCHOOL, A quiet and sheltered corner near the lagoon in the Victoria Park was the site selected for the anniversary picnic of the scholars attending the Church of England Sunday School at Terauka. The scholars and teachers, to the number of some 200, mustered at this church tit ten 0 clock, and attended a short service conducted by Mr R. Pinckney. Headed by two senior Hcbolara carrying the school bmner, they then marched to the park, where gafiias of all sorts were played until noon. A sumptuous repast was then partaken of, the number present having in the meantime been increased to over 300 by the arrita l of parents and friends. After lunch a number of races for toys, etc., wsre got off, while the teachers and visitors enjoyed games of rounders etc., or strolled about. The Rev. T. A. Hamilton, *ho had been absent at Ashbnrton, joined the party on the arrival of thVexpress, and his presence contributed largely to the promotion of the sports and games. After tea games were resumed until 6.30, when the scholars were reassembled and marched to the park gates and dismissed, after hearty cheers had been given for all who contributed to the days enjoyment. M-ssrs Lawson, Pinekney, Thrußton and Morris rendered valuable assistance in getting off the several races, while Messrs Austin and Boulter helped with the commissariat department. PRESBYXERIAX CHURCH. The scholars attending the above school, with their teachers, were conveyed by train in reserved carriages to the Seadown station, from whence they marched to the plantations on the Seadown Estate. Here they were joined by numerous friends who had made their way thither in conveyances and games of all descriptions were promptly started. The attendance during the day totalled up to some 200. Some excellent rices were got up by the teachers, every event being well filled and keenly contested. Tbere was an unusually ample supply of provisions of excellent quality, and the picnic appears to have been one of the most enjoyable yet held. The party returned to Temuka by the evening train from Timaru. WESLEYAN CHUKCH. The annual picnic in connection with the Wesleyan Sunday school, Temuku, was held at Geraldine, the pupils ami teachers being conveyed thither in seven vehicles, The day proved a roost

oo joy able on«, there being a Urge attendance of scholars, teachers and members of the community. After an enjoyable ■lay spent in fern gathering, sports, etc., the party returned to Temuka, and • were 'iis.Tiissed at the Wesleyan oharcb, the children being recipients of cakes and lollies.

GERALDINE. Anniversary Day pushed off very qeietly at Geraldine. A '■■-?• vimber of townspeople went lu Tiin.iiUj r " while picnic parties to the bash and other attraotive Mpota were -numerous. A number of oicnic parties also visited the bush from Temuka and other placeß. WINCHESTER ATHLETIC SPORTS. President—Mr A. E. G. Rhodes, M.H.R. i«e-Presidents—Messrs W. Deßenzy and ti. E. Smith. Treasurer-Mr J. A. Young. Secretary—Mr W. Stewart. Starter—Mr G. Stewart. Committee- Messrs Hart, F. Shallard, A Shallard, H. E. Smith, G. Stewart, Wagstaff, W. Brinkmsn, and <V. Stewart

These sports were held yesterday on the Winchester Cricket Ground—a place admirably suitable—and passed off successfully. The weather was very fine, the entries were large, the various events were keenly competed for, , and the attendance was very good. Among those present was Mr A. B. G. Rhodes, M.H.R. All the members of the committee were civil and courteous, and, with the exception of one little mistake, everything passed off pleasantly. This, however, was due to the stupidity of an old pistol, that sometimes required a little coaxing to get oft, but it all passed off in good-humored chaff. Too much could not be said in praise of the secretary, Mr W. Stewart. He was vary obliging, very civil, very energetic, very good humored, and the life aad soul of the whoie affair. The following is a report of the various events : 100 Yabds Handicap—lst prize, £110s; 2nd, 10s. First Heat. D. Lowis, 7yds ... ~, 1 J. Bryan, 6yds ... ... 2 J. Murphy, scratch; V. King, 3yds : C. W. Radford, 4yds ; I. Bliasett, Byds ; and C. Dierck, 30yds, also started. Second Heat. G. South, 10yds 1 R. Logan, 7yds ... ... 2 J. J. Lewis, Iyd ; E. S. Smith, 2yds; J. Scott (Tiraaru), 3yds; J. C.Taylor, 4yds; and H. Heatley, 6yds, also started, Final Hsat. G. South, 10yds 1 D. Lewis, 7yds ... ,„ 2 R. Logon, 7yds; and J. Bryan, 6yds, also started. This was a very tight raoe, South only winning by a few inches'; the others well up.

Runnino High Jvmp—lst prize, £1; 2nd, 7b 6d. R. Chute 2 /Mia i , J. Collins f< sffc ) J 1 J. Heney (4ft Bin) 3 440 Yards Handicap—ls* prize, £2 • 20d,£1. ' J. Scott (Timaru), Joyds ... 1 E. S. Smith, scratch... „, 2 G. F. Hutchinson, scratch ; J. Austin 12yds; R. Logan, 12yds; J. Bryan! 12vds; jfi. King, 14yds; D. LeW 15 yds ; . Holmeß, 15yda :J. 0. Taylor, 16} ds; L Blissett, 18yds; and G. South! 25yds, also started.

A good start was effected, and for the first hundred yarda no great change took place, but after that distance was over Smith commenced to forge ahead, and came ia a good second, being only about a yard behind Scott, who started at 10yds. The race was an excellent ono, and most of the competitors ran trail. D. Lewis was a very good third. 200 Yards Botb' Bade (under 15)—1st prize, 15s; 2nd, ss. . J. Gimsoo, 6yds ... f,. i Dudley Morris, 9yds .", 2 Lynch, scratch; Shallard, 6yd«; Q. Stewart, 6yds; A. Blissatt, 9yds ; Webster, 9yds, and G. Austin, 12yds, alto started.

This was a very tight race, Morris being only about half a yard behind the winner. 1 Mile Walking Handicap—lit prize* £2;2nd,£l. J. Austin, scratch ... ,„ \ I. Bissett, 20yds ... '.;;..;. 2 H, Heatley, 20yds; D. Ceeler, 30yds: J. Pettengill, 30yds; and G. Blissett, 140yds, also started.

The start was a very good one, and the only man who pat 00 a spurt in the beginning was I. Blissett, who rushed forward at once, and walked well. Verylittle change was made in the order of Parting in the first lap, but in passing the winning post the second time th» competitors were oloaar together, and "hortly afterwards Ceeler fell on*. In the third lap Austin ' came up splendidly, G. Blissett, who ia only a young lad, still maintained the lead but shortly afterwarda he was passed by Pettengill and his brother, and about Halfway from home Austin took the lead. I. Blissett stopped for a second or two' and Pettengill passed him, and got about two or three yards of a lead. Pettengill! looked safe for second place till within Mix yards of the wianing post, when I. Blisaett came up gamely and carried off second honors. J. Austin walked fairest throughout, and it was only in the last two laps that he pulled up. Timing in the Rwq— -Ist prize, £1 ltia • 2nd, 15i. ' T. Ol.iver (9 rings) * F. E. Raddon (8 riogs) '*" 9 /•/Meld A Smith, Mappieen, m %hw?' U '™ al8 ° *"*.«"d. 220 Yards Hw^ m prize, £l 10s; 2nd, 10s. W. Holmes, 14yds ... ~„.;.; 1 E. S. Smith, scratch... ... 2 J. Murphy, scratch j J. Austin, lOfda ; and R. Logan, 14yds, also started. This was a good race. Logan was looking all over the winner until he fell at the fifth hurdle. Murphy, who started " from scratch, cleared the last* hurdle » good second, but took it too easily, and was passed by Smith on the tape Married Hen's Race (100 ya'rde)— let prize, £1; 2nd, 7« 6d. J. Lynch, 3yds ... ,„ j G. i'urnbull, syds ... . '" 2 T. Daley scratch; Louch," scratch ; T. King,,3yds, • Crocker, syda; R. Smith VV. Heney, 3yds; and ibell, oy ds, also started. ■■■■■<- 880 Yards Handicap—lst priz* £2 • 2nd, £l. "' H. Ooles, 55yds ... ~, 1 . G. F. Hutchinson, scratch „' % 2

A. Scott, 20yds; W. Holmes, 20yds ; J. Lynch, 35yds; and A. Smith, 40yds, alio started. There was *ome trouble over this race. When tbe starter attempted to fire the pistol at first he found it would not go off, and after adjustioßt.it he told those in his vicinity that he was going to try it, but that it it went off it would be no start. It did go off, and all except Scott ran, and then a cry was raised that it was a false start* Tbe competitors, however, continned their race, and the excitement became intense. No one took much notice of the, runners, and iastead of putting up the tape the approach to the winning post was blocked. The competitors oanae in in the order mentioned, with Smith a good third ; but Scott, who was left on the scratch, entered a protest, and for some time after great excitement, prevailed, one party holding it was a race and the other insisting on having it run over again. The Committee, however, decided to make it a race, and placed the winner's as above. Mjikmed Women's Race—lst prize, 15s ; 20d,7a6d. Mrs Cook, 3yds 1 1 Mrs Alma Edgeler, scratch... 2 Mrs Manning, scratch; Mrs Louch, ■cratch ; Mrß Ibel!, 3yds ; and Mrs Gray, 3yds, also started. Mrs Edgeler and Mrs Manning tied, but Mrs Manning refused to run again, and the t second prize was given to Mrs Edgeler: BlWKwa Lon« Jump—lst prize, £1; 2nd, 7s 6d. J. Collins, 18ft 6in 1 J. Murphy, 17ft 9in 2 U. Chute also competed, but knocked offai 17ft 6in. 2«0 Yabds Handicap—let prize, £110s; . 2nd, 15s. D. Lewis, lbyds ... ... 1 J. 3. Lewis, 4yds ... ... 2 ' J; Murphy, scratch; E, S. Smith, 3yds; E. King, 6yds; .0. W. Radford, 7yds; J. Bryan, 10yds"; H. Heatley, 10yds; R. Logan, 10yds ; G. South, 16yds ; and C. Dierck, 16yds, also started. This was a very nice race, and Smith only lost second place by a shade. It wss at first thought that J. J. Lewis and him■ell: had tied, but the judges decided in favor of Lewis. CoiTOOUIION (120 yards)—lst prize, £1 ; 2nd, 7s6d. C. W. Badford, 4ydß ... 1 J. Murphy, scratch « 2 J. J. Lewis, scratch; E. S. Smith, Boratobj R. Logan, 4ydf>;*J. Bryan, 4yds ; J. .0. Taylor ; A. Smith, 6yds ; C. Dierck, 6yds, also started. This brought the,proceedings to a close at about 20. minutes past 6 o'clock.