BOXING-DAY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2142, 27 December 1890, Page 2

BOXING-DAY.

TEMUKA. Boxing-Day was ushered ia with a howling nor'-wester, which must hart filed farmers w:tb/gloomy forebodings. | Those <-n plansure intent, however, al- ■ though they doubtless anathematised the > wiod, nhiuh was certainly moat unplea--1 sunt, rejoiced' ia the prospect of a fine day i for the unnoal sports of the Temuka Oa'e- . dorjian Society. The wind moderated as the morning advanced, and »b«3Ut ten ' o'clock the day was glorious, and every* 1 body was astir, ready for what ia now ' considered the e;ent of I be season. A ~> few there were who sought sexe quieter form of amusement, and the Beach was , again welt patronised. The majority, however,' made their way to the Park. The day continued fine, though at tinea ' the heat was very great and the wind high. ! TEMUKA CALEDONIAN rfOCISTF. ! THIRD ANNUAL GATHEHfiTO. » Patron: A. E. G. Rhodeß, Esq., M.H.R. 1 President: A. M. Ciark, Esq, Vice* 9 Presidents : M. Quinn. Esq., and D. ( Henry, Esq. Hon. Secretary ani Treasurer : Mr G. H. Mogridge. Directors : Messrs D. Henry, A. &,. ' Allan, J. -ngland, W. McLeod, M. » Quinn, A. W. M«nn, J. Blyth, J. M. ! N*ughton, F. Archer, W. Ackroyd, ■ M. Scannell, J. McCaskill, P. L McCaskill, K. Pinckney, J. Lawson, . I ' ' J. Ve'vin, J. Guild; O. J. Newbury, and J. M<iZ). Judges.—Running, Walking, and Bicycle: • Messrs A. K. Allan, J, Velvin, M. J. Cunningham, sad J. • Maze. Throwing Hammer, Wrestling, " and Putting the Stone : Messrs D. Henry, W. Mason, E. Lee, W. i Ackioyd, W. McLeod, and R. Wilson. L Scotch Dancing aad Music : Messrs l A. M. Clark, D. McLaren, Mclntyre, and A. McPherßon. Irish Dancing : • Messrs T. Connoily, D. Mahoney, Spillane, and M. Bci«nnell. Jumping, 1 Hop, Step, aad Jump, etc. : Messrs I J. Guild, A. Bisset, C. J. Newbury, [ and b\ Aroher. Handicuppers—- ! Running Eveuts : Mr E. S. Smith ; | Other Events : Messrs Telvin, Maze, and Scannell. Starter: Mr A. W. ' Mann. Timekeeper, Mr P. Coira. The arrangements made for oarrying ' out the spurts held in connection with the 4bove society were agaiu excellent. The ' uiound, considering the fearfully dry ) weather, ahs in fair condition, and the > tl,ovightfu'nes=i of the ground committee I in having a fence erected round the whole , track was appreciated. Each event could be distiuotly seen. In front of the ' pavilion was a small . enclosure, so that ' access was readily available to the seere* 1 tdry's office, and also to the room re- ' served for eonipetitora. At the back of. • f the 'dancing stand were displayed the ' banners of England, Scotland, and Ireland. .' it will be remembered that the two latter w»re presented to th«t Society by Messrs Quinn and CU'k respectively. Mr Clarke i >C ks now agtirj displayed his interest in the Soc e y by giving a handsome St George's Gross fl<g, so that each nationality of Great 1 Britain shall be represented. For a one day's gathering this must now bejeckoßed i the best. The eotriss are increasing, the priza money is larger than that giveo in a , viugie d»y »t «nj o her place, and there is * general 'go' about the »fF->ir that attract! the outside public. So marked is this that 1 the Park Board intend to relieve the Society of « good deal of the burden of koeping 'he in order, end will prior to next meeting have the whole grounds relaid out. There were the customary •Anans provided for obtaining refresh* rnents, but there was no cuse of drHnkennfss. The publicar_'s booth wes conducted by Mr M. Scaooe.'l, and was well pslronised. Mr R. D*troch had a luncheon booth, and Mr D. MoCaakill one for tbe s*le of light refreshments. Both were well conducted. The Titnara Gairison Band discoursed a num- . her of liveSy selec ions doring the day, »nd added much to the enjoyment of the country visitors. By the special by which toey travelled came also a number of viai'ortt from Timaru, whiie there was a constaut stream of foot pisseagere and vehicles along -he muin thoroaghfares. Che sports commenced pitnctuaKy at j'eveD, ahorlly b»fore which hour the president, Mr A. M. C-tk, the vice-presidents, Vl-ssrs Q'tinu and Henry, and other ■ffiVi's h Hiled a procession to the grounds mutiic being supplied by pipers. The at. tendance during the day was very large. All the officials worked assiduously and our representative has to record hearty flunks to Mr G. H. Mogridge, the toJofatigable and courteous secretary, who nffordud the Press representative every HHgistauce) and attention. Maiden lUce, 100 yards—First prize £2, second £l, third 10s. J. Dru ... 1 A. Walker 2 J. Flyiine ... 3 W. Walker, W. C. Weaver. J. Gray, A. Aken and J. Li buro also started. Won all the way, the second and third men being well up. Time—Usees. 'Throwing 221 b Hammer (standing), hnmiic>»p—First pnz< £2, recoud £l, third 10-. D. Ross (82ft sin) I ■S. Thornley (66ft) ... 2 J. H. Urn, J. Sullivan and W. Angland also competed. There were no handicaps. Sonn misapprehens on arose as to whether the throw was to be made standing, or whether turning should bs allowed. Fbe juitgfcs decided not to allow a rnn or turning. Only Ross and Thornley threw Btanding. The other throws were accordingly disallowed. BaOFIPB Music, Pibrochs and Marches—, .■ First prafl £6, second £2 10i. D. Campb»!l(Pibroch : «Brodach n'*in Brodioh'; March: 'Siege of Delhi.') ] J. McDoiaid (Pibroch : « Massacre of Glencoe' j March: • Bonnie Ann.';., 3

120 YabX)S Handicap—First pnae £2, ■eco».i £l, third 10s. First Heat.

i. Flynne, 6yd*». ' W.C. Weaver, 7yds ... ... ... * M Harii.igan, scr. J. H. G*rdner, 2yds, J W. Radford, 4yds, W. Moore, syds, and E. G. Buckley, Tyds, also started. Second Boat.

G. South, 7yds J J. Anderson. 10yds ... ... ••• * F Cloie, 3yds, A. F. blocker syds, J Bioan, Bvds, and J. Sullivan, 9yds, also started. * Third Haat. G. Hadfield, s?ds J J.McAul'ffc, S»ds •••••• _ "• J J Collins, Iyd. W. Walker, 6yds, T. Kyne, «y's, R. McLeod, Syds, and J. AustiD. Byda, also started. The first hoat resulted m a capital race, the two placed men being almost level, the rest well up. Time - 14**0 The second ha»t w«» *on easi.y by booth. Time—l4<ec. A. Bis*ett did not start. ■ In the third heat H*dfield won comfortably Ri Logon did not start. Time—--14 l-stb seo. The wind waa blowing particularly strong while this heat wa» being run. , r Bsst Dmi»M> Hjobianb Man, own exponas—First prize £2, second £l. J MoDona'd (McDonald Tartan) ... 1 D. Campbell (Campbell Tartan) ... 2 The dinner was parftsctly dressed, with piatol, 4irk, sporran, and »U accessories. The judges were highly pleased with this costume. Campbell's was also a complete eostume. J. Lyon (Stuart Wtan) also compel. The judges considered the latter'a dress worthy of great praise. Bbbt Drmsed Biohlmsd Boy, at own . expense—First prizs £l, aecond 10a, third ss. , . , j. A. MoLeod (48ad Highlander) ... 1 A. Henry (Stuart Tartan) 2 F. Adams (42ad Highlander)... ... 6 The little fellowa looked very well, and stood up boldly to b- judged. 350 Yards Handicap -First pr zs 4,3, ■seorid £2, third £l. Sooth. 20yds * M. Haonigae, aor « G. Hadfield, 15vds ... ... ... * J.Gardner, 6yds; R. Logan, 10yds ; B. J. Larety, 15yds; E. G. Beokley, 2Syd ß , also started. Ih'B whs o good race. From * Hart of which South had somewhat the best the men w*-nt aw»y «t a good pace, which ea»ed *ff at the tare, when the nor'-wester had to bs faced. HanDlgan stn.tfg'ed hard »nd gain-d rapidiy on tbe leaci*r Hidfield r*n into second place, but lost it oo the post, giving place to Haonigan, who tan gamely to the ead. Time-42 l-5«» «ec. TWO-MIIE AMATBUB BICTCLR KACE— First prize t« ptiy vine £2, second : trophy value £1- (The district extends from Eaneit>ta to Opihi.) J. MoLe*p. 60yas 1 J. H*n.y, 70y-«- ••• ••• * J. Finrfl-y. 30yis, »'bo sUrfed, A. if. Martin being scratched. This was a slow race, 'he w.nd and reugh course not peraitting of much speed being got up. Findlay fell out at the fourth l»p, and McLean then bad it all bis own way. Highland K*bl, in coat umi- First prise £2 10a, second £1 10a. W. P. Stewart J J. Banks ■•• ••• * Two lads, Sni.th and P-cHy, from Napier, also danced. For the boys a collection was m*d«\ r>r whi"h they danced. 440 Yabds HwedLes—First priz* £4; •>cond, £2; third, £l. E. Logan, 15yds J M. H*nn«tfan, scr £ JH. Bryan, 9yds ... ... ••• 3 J H. Gardner, scr; F. Cose, 6jda; A. Shall-rd lOvdn ; W. F. Paw©, 10yds ; J MeAuiiffe. 20yds ; J. Sloan, 20y.is ; R McL-od, 25y«is ; W. Phillipf. 80yds ; also atarted. This was a snm»whn atrag<lmg race until nearing the finiab, when B<yan [ end Hannig»n closed oo L*gv.n and Sloan who were leading. Sloan struck the hurdle which fell. Logan then put on an extra spurt ar>d won ratber essi'y. Hannigan and Brysn well together for Bsooad place. Time—lmiu 40s c. 220 tabds Bots Bach, onder 16, handicap —First pi.a £1 la, (presented by Mr S. Buxton, M.H.R.,) second 10*, thlid si. J. Tangoey, scr J A. Smith Qr»y ... •• Nine others staried. Thia vr«s a good race. Toe winuer going through the crowd o gooi a'yi". Time —29<ec. Maiden Wrewmsg, Ciunber an! StyleFirst pr a (proseot d by tl.fl Publican- of Temuka) £3, second £lloa. H. Hullen \ K«lBfo { H ffernan ». f Tliß»a were eieveo entries fer tbiß event and «he corapetition was. therefore, inteteating, although some of the men were entirely overiwatched. After a protracted trial the winners, turned up as ah"V«. ~_ 220 tabds Handicap—First pnz* £2 10j ■ecoui? £l, third 10a. First Heat. J. McAuiiff", 16yds ••• J B. McLeod, 13rda 2 A. Wa'ker syis, J. Flynne 7yds, also 24 2-scb sees. Second Heat. J. Austin, 15yd* 1 B. J. Lh» iy,loyds ... A. F. Sttcicbr 7yds, E. G. Bocklty 12yds, «lso ran. Th«s was a good race. Time—24iec. Third Heat. G. South, 12y*e * G. Harjfi<id, Syds , 2 T. Kyne lly's, also r«p. South simply W a k?d in. Tim»—27aeo. I»Mile Walk, handicap—F:'rs» priz9 £3, aecond £1 lOs, ihird 10s. J. Elder, 150yds J 1. Blisse't, scr j T A us tin per * »* ••• • • • • •• *■ 'S. Tho'rnlfcy, 100yd*. and E. Williamp, lSOyd*-, ako staited, hut fall out. Thii wa» a very poor display. Tie wiuner nev->r aßkeii to travul, but *llow o ri to wii anyhow. Blissett »nd Austin the lat» 10( y, ir da Bhowed what they could do, and ih genfral opinion was that tb*y were endea Toring to ease their handiospi. TimelOmio lOfec, Himlakd FLis«(merj),iD costume—Firs pnze £2 IDs, second £1 10a. W. P. Stewart J. Banks.,. . ••• ••• Hi«hi.and Flins (boys), in costumeFirst priz=r £ii second Joa. Smith Peddy ••• . ' 440 Yabdb Ha»d:oa?—First prias *' second £2, third £l. First Heat, J. Anderson, 30yds J. Slosd, 26yu§ ... •« '••• :i!.

H. Prebb'a. 14yds, and R. Logan, 17yds, also started. Murdoch, acr, Walker,6yde,B;yan, 20yds, were scratched. Won oompiratirely easy. Prebble and Logan fell ont. Time—s6sec. Second Heat. A. Aiken, 25yl J H. Cole, 25yds ... 2 J. H. Gardner, fiydf, also storied. M. Hannigan, scr, F. Clos», 6yds, and G. South, 15yd?, were scratched. In this the two placed men r«o gamely. Gardnei seemed ou! of it, and though he struggled gamely had (o give up 60 yards from the tape. Cole was a good second. Time—--54'6C „. _, Sack Haw, 100yds —First prize £1 Beoond 10a. J. Lynch \ A. G. Gibson * Two other* started. Lynch was th« only one who stood up to tbe inish. "vvokd Dancb, in costume—First pr'ze £2 10s, second £lloa. W. P. Stewart 1 J. Banks 2 The lads Fmith and Pflddy also gaye an exhibition of their powers. 120 Yards, final heat. J. Anderson J J. MoAniiffd 2 G. Hadtield 3 Three ethers started. Won easily. Time—l3i-;ec. Hvsmno Lojs<» Jump, handicap—First priz* £1 10s, aecond 15s. CoU<'ns, scr. (20n 9:n) 1 Sullivan, 12 n (19ft sin) ... ... 2 Murdoch, 9in (17ft 2in) 8 Prebble, 9iD, and Bryan. 12in, also jumped. PITTTINa THE 22L8 fcTOSB, handicap— First priz» £2, £l, third 10a. D. C. Ross, scr. (34£) 1 W. Ane'and, 9in 8 n) 2 c 5. Thornley, 9in (32ft 2in) 3 Stii;ivan, 9in, and Taylor, 12in, also oompetad. Bagpipe Mtj?ic. Strath(?pets and Riels —First prze £6, second £2 10a. J. McD »n«ld (btr&thspeys : « Sailor's Wife'; reel : 'The Pipers drive me mad') ... .« ... .«« 1 D. Campbell (-trahspeys: ' L»dy Madeline Sinclair'; reel: 'Smiths of Killiechaase') 2 J. Mabin (Strathspeys : Ouber Feidh ' ; reel: Dr McKinnon's reel') was highly commended. Rem. o' — First prza £2 10s, second £llos, third 15s. W. P. Stewart ... 1 J. Banks \ T. Peddy 3 Smith also danced. Wrestling Combrr'and Siylo— First prize £6, secon.i £3, third £lloa. S. Thornley 3 F. Hall 2 J. H. Uru 3 W. Angland, J. H«ll, D. Roes, and H. Hullen alao competed. This event excited the gre*t*st interest, and duriog its progress the crowd all around tbe rails maintained the utmosi order except when some p»rticul»r competitor enlisted their sympathies. This was particularly the casa ffheu Thornley, thd local representative, met D. Ross. The struggle between them wai a protected one, inasmuch as Rose could not be induced to take a hold. Eventually he did so, when Thornhy threw him. When they met the second time a eimilar thing occurred. The judges then gave a hold, and a fall was -rcured, which was giren to Thornley. Rr>ss was of opinion that it was a " dog fall" but the ju gen' verdict was in accordance wilh popular opinion. AngUnd made short work of Sol ivan, and F. Hill patHollenout eas'ly. Uru put J. Hill by sheer weight. Some pretty pl*y was shown by P. Hall and AngUnd, bat the former proved too good. Uru and Aogland wrestled for third money, but ;ho former's weight wbb again too much for his opponent, who, however, displayed sK-me pretty science. Tha contest eventually fi rtshed as above. 880 YarD3 Hanmoap—First pri« £4, ?ecood £2, third £l. C. Kit'g, 25?«<» 1 H. W. Coi<-, 45vds 2

J. Ch*s», 45yd* 3 H. Murdoch, aor, M. Hanoigan, 15yds, J. H. Gardner, 15yds, J. McAuliffs, 35vda, B. T. Evans, 35yds, R. Logan, 357de, W. P. Dawe, 40yds, J. W. Evans 50yis, A. AiJteD, 55yd<>, asd H. Greaves, Oh ee ™n through the leaders, and led for the fitut round. Log-tn then assumed the h. d, and maintained it till within aboat 70 yards of the pest. King and Cole ;i en shot ahead. Chase aleo came along -iKaia, and they finished in the order named, the otUera tailing oafc any way. Tim-—2utin Msec. Boys' Rack, under 12,120 yards handicap —Fiist p^z*.ls«, second 10s, third ss. Lavery and Oanuvm X Story ••• 3 One other started. 3ban 1 biuthias First prize £2 10s, second £lloa. W. P. Stewart 1 J. Banks . 2 viißts' Rack, under 36, handicap— First prizes (presented by Air T. Barr) Seeing Machine, aeoond (presented by Mr D. McCaskill) Cake. J. MoLeod 3 H. Feuton 2 220 Yakds, fi.i*l heat. J. McAuliffe 1 J. Austin 2 Q South ... S Three oihers started. Saicob's Hobmpifb First prize £2, second £llos. W. P. Stewart 1 .M.Ryan 2 Hop, Step, and Jump, handicap—First priza (presented by Mr J. M. Twomey) £1 Is, second 10s. Sullivan, 2ft (41ft 6in) 1 Murdoch, 2tt(4lusin) 2 ; J. Uru, 2ft, J. Collins, scr, H. Bryin. lft 6in, and A. Walker, 2ft, also comi peted. i 1 Mile Ktjnnin<» Handicvp—First (presented by A. E. Q. Rhodeß, Esq. ) M.H.U.) £5, second £2, third £l. * if. Murdoch, scr - • G. King, 25yds .. ' - J. Ohaae. 80yds ! B. T. Evans, 50yds, J. W. Evane t 100 yd«, also started. This was the bes race of the day. Chase quickly ovei 1 hauled J. W. Evans, and tunning strong! 2 maintained a lead for aboat half th - distance. He then fell back, and Mui doch got through closely followed b 1 1 King. Chase made a game effort, an 2 succeeded in running well up for thir I, place. Time—4min 50aec. 440 f ards, final heat. J. Anderson 1 J. Sloan «m •«# «•• ••• ••• 2 A. Aiken ... »«• %u •••

J H Gardner also atarted. Won by a yard, Aiken a bad third. Time-678ec. Irish Jio-First prze £2, second £llo*. W. Fitzgerald • MT. AngUnd Four others danced. Tkibh HornpiM—First prize £2, secooc «11<K M. Angland ... •• J VV. Angland 4 Fonr others danc«d. Runniko Hian Jump—First pnzs £2. tecond £l. H. Prebb'e, 3in (sft 6} *) ] J. H. Uru, 3in (sft 4m) ... .» R Ohut« scratch (sft 2;o), S. Tbomley 3in (4ft 10m), H. Bryan l.n (sft 2to) atso iiimp»d. Odd»bli.ows' Race-First prae aup. This *v. nt was won by E. Smitl». Threk-Lkoqed Racb—First prizs £l, second 10s. F. snd A. Stocker J E. Smith and Aiken ... ... ... <* About four other couples started. Ibe winners, lade «bout fifteen, won cl<:v«r'y. Consolation—First przi €2, third 103. F. Stocker, scratch ... < J R. L*very, scratch * J. Flynne, scratch ... ... ••• a Walker, 3yda, Wonver, 2yds, AiKen, -or, Cole, 4yds, Kyne,3ycs, also started. As soon as the spoils wer* over a procession was formed. Mr J. Ljwsoo, »bose services during the day had bses most arouous, took the lead with the standard of Scotland. The prudent fol,owed, bfter whom came the pipsrs and " kiitiea" and members of the society. Tu«,y marched to the Drill Sbed and diamisaod. THE CONCERT.. The annual concert took pl«oe io th«evening. The large Dri 1 Sh«d specially fitted up for the oco*sion, aod every me»ns taken to Bccommod'ite « Urge audience. Fortonate it was thai ihia was done, as the a'tendsnoe w.ib thr largest the Society has yet been favored witn Probably nearly 1000 people wirr present. The programme was started shortly after 8 o'clock. Encores were frequent, the audience testifying in <-v*ry w*y the treat 6 ff .rded them. At the cl .«* of the concert a took pi u-e in th* small hall. A detail d report will appear in our next.