THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2206, 26 May 1891, Page 2

THE QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY.

The 72nd anniversary of Her Majesty'* birthday was celebrated yesterday. The weather was of the description known as " Queen's," in fact, only for a slight frostmess in the air and the presence of the hearily snowrcapped ranges in the background, the day might have been mistaken for one in early spring. The business places in Temuka and Geraldine were closed, and the townships preseated quite a holiday appearance* TEMUKA RIFLES.

According to time - honored observance the Temuka Rifles paraded at the Drill Shed shortly after nine o'clock. There were 40 rank and file on parade, with Captain Out ten and Lieutenants Findlay and Whitehead. The company having bean duly drawn up w«ro photographed by Mr Root. Pinckney, after which blank ammunition was served out and a feu de joie fired, and thr.se cheers given for Her Majesty. The parade was then dismissed, and the men adjourned to the range to shoot for prizes.

Thi Fuze Fieing. The day was most favorable for this event, there being no wind and the I atmosphere being remarkably clear. The recent improvements to the butts showed the targets up well, and although the shooting was a little erratic, some of the best marksmen disappointing their friends, still on the whole it was above the average. This gathering is becoming very popular and the range was visited by a number of people throughout the contest. Majer Young 1 , as usual, appeared upon the scene and fired one shot at the 200 yards range. He gave bis customary prize of a bottle of wine for the first bull's eye made at first shot at 400 yards range. This was won by

Private Carr. The catering for the luncheon was entrusted to Col.-Sergt. Ooira, and needless to sty it was of a wholesome and substantial character. With their customary hospitality the company entertained a number of the visitors present. The following are the detailed scores :

HoKOßiinr Mikbms Match. Only two representatives of the honorary members turned up to shoot, The acorei were m fellow : 200 800 Name yds yds Tl. MrN. C. Nicholas ... IS 16-29 Mr O.Story , M .„ ... U 16—29 The totals were equal, but Mr Nicholas maldng moat points at the long range was declared the winner. The following are the prizes, which were given away by Mrs Findlay at the social : Private Sim—Cup, large cruet stand, History of Christianity, biscuit jar, tin of sauce. Sergeant Hobbs Clock, lea trees, locket, Private Lavciry—Aneroid. Private Smallridge Crown Brewery Cup. Lieuteoaot Whitehead—Cup, slippers. Private Bruce—Teapot. Corporal Watt—Oup. Lieutenant Fiadlay—Marmalade jar. Private Radburn—Small cruet. Privnte B. H. Lavery—Bilv*r chain. Private O'Girady—Mr Austin's pig. : Private Soptt—Cheese cover. Piivate Collins—Mr Ackroyd's pig. Private Ciinoh—Hunting orop. Corporal Carr—Mr Nicholaoa's pig. Bugler Collins—J too coal. ' Private Egan—Flour. - < Private Rogors—Smoker's companion. Private A. Nicholas —Mr DeKenzy's P'K- ' ~

- Fri<ate Husband—Mr Parkss's pig. Private C. Olineh—Mr Mills's pif. Sergeant Levens—•Mr Clyne's pig. Priyste J. Ceil lias-sClb flour. Captain Cntton—Mr Mundell's prize, Private Goldst9ne—Ham. Private Greaves—Sheep. - Private Quiun—Hand big. Private \\ ebb— Teuvka. Lea»rr for 12 months. Serjeant Mason -Wdtiog papei. Private Rutland—PlnUs. Private Milee—Leisure Hour, Private Phillips—Bifcuitc. Private fieri—Bag wheHt. Piivate Qumo—llan<i bag. Private A. Clinch—Sweets. Private Henry—Bailing. Private Smith—Mr F. Young's prize. Private Meecham—Concerting Private Oolville— Mr Smith's wheat. Private Marshall—Mr Ci ff's oats. Piivate Parkes—Tr»y. Private Fentan—Pipe. Private rimsou—Photo fram*.

Of (he Honorary members, only Messrs Nicholas and Storey competed and these obtained first and seond prizja ; respectively.

SOCIAL. The social was held in the evening in the Tolunteer Hall, and was a great success,, The small ball was. over-crowded, so much so that hardly half those present could get up to dance. The music was supplied by... Messrs F. McCarthy (violin) and Gv: n Levens (piano), and was really excellent. A long and varied programme was gone through, including a large number of excellent songs, and several people indulged in skating in the drill shed. The evening on the whole was a most enjoyable one, and dancing was kept up to a late hour.' The room was nicely decorated, and the arrangements were all very satisfactory. Jhe giving out of the prizes was an interesting part of the programme, each' prize-winner being applauded. Addresses were delivered, and everything - passed off satisfactorily.

GERALDINE RIFLES. The members of the Geraldino Kifles paraded to the number of 80 Capt. Pearpolnt being in command Lieutenant B. R. Macdonald was also present. Having marched to. the rifle range a Jm de joie was fired in honor of Her Majesty's birthday. The members then held their annual prize firing, for priises contributed , by the public. Twenty-seven members took part in the firing. The sun was exceptionally bad bat there was no wind blowing. Some very fair shooting was made, the highest scorer being Private,

Marshall, who will thus be entitled to held the challenge cup for the ensuing year. The ranges were 200,300, and 250 yds, Wimbeldon targets and scoring. The following are the scores.

PLEASANT POINT SPORTS. The eporta gathering held at Plaasant Point attracted a capital attendance and »nd proved most enjoyable. The officials one and all worked moet assiduously end deserve evory prsiae for tbe way 'in which they conducted the meeiiag. The hacdioappere, Mes.rs £. Smith and B. Chute, brought their men together uncommonly well, and ueveral of the events elicited exciting finishes. Mr J. T. Mcdlicott oficiaiod as judge, hio deoiaione giving seoeral approval. Mr W. Anderson filled bis aecustomed billet as clerk of the course, Mr J«s. Greig aoted aa elerk of the scales, Mj John St»ven wae starter for running i events., aed Mr C. Wright for the horse races. All proved themselves thoroughly up to their duties. Meaere W. Grey and F, Dosaettaotedaajointsecretaiioaandby their attention andceurtesy added much to the convenience ol competitors. A licensed booth, in the capable hands of Mr Dore, did goed buaineaa, and Mr Alaßter, who bad the refreshment booth, was well patronise''. The races were run in a paddock below the township, belonging to Mr J. alondy, and the th»uke of the committee are due to bim for its uae. The sports generally . were firstclase, and if always conducted on tbe sane.liner will grow into prominence. The following are tbe reauita : 100 Yarda Maidea : First prize 20*, •eeond 10s—Voyce 1, Johnson 2. Five started. 100 Yards Handicap, open : First prize, 20a, second lOi— W. Stewart (4yda) 1, W. Cartwright (3yda) 2. Seven started. 220 Yard* Library Members' Bace : Firat prize 20i, second 10i—J. A. Grey (18yds) 1, W. Stewart (acr) 2. 440 I'arde Handicap : First prize 25», ■eoond 15*—B. Orton (I7yda) 1, A. J. Kenny 2)- Seven atarted. Maiden Wrestling, Cumberland: Fifat priza 30a, second lit —T. Simpson 1, C. Wright 2. Six competed. 880 Handicap: First priza 30s, gcondlßW*V.L>a*e(inydß) 1, W. Cart- * right (aar) 2. Kunning High Jump : First prize 20s, second 10s—R. Chut? (sft 3iin) 1, 8. VThornley 2, Collins also jumpeo. J Diatrict Sohoolboya' Bace, under 15, 250 yards Handicap: Firat prize 7a 6d, second sj, third 2a 6d-F. Bishop (acr) 1, M. Orton 2, B. Acton 3. Ten atarted. T 2-Mile Scurry, no weight uoder 11 Btone — %Lt F. Meillicott'a Come Away (owner) 1, Mr W. Modlicott'a Mischief (owner) 2. 1 Mile Flutter, no weight under 11 stone—Mr F. Medlicott's Come Away (owner) 1, Mr J. Grey'a Too Lata 2. 1 Mile Flat, welter weights —A. Wortbington'n Will-if-I-oan (owuer) 1. Three Mile Troi, Handicap—Mr P. Stratford's Hard Times, I. Seven horses Two'Mils Trot—Mr J. Gregory's Old Dad 1, Mr P, Stralford'd Hart Times 2. Messrs Alfred and Algernon Bajner acted as handioappers for the horse ntcee, and cenaidering that they had raw material to deal with gave every satisfaction.

200 400 500 Name yd. yda yda Tl, PiivuU S<m ... , ... 13 15 14-42 Coip'. Austin .... , ... 13 17 10-40 Bobba .„. ... 15 16 7-38 Priv*t« R. J. Lavery, ... 13 13 U-37 Lew. •* bitebend , ... u 15 7-36 Private Suaatlridge , ... 14 11 11-36 P.iv»fce Bruce ... ... 15 14 6-35 Oorpl. Watt ... ... U 14 t-34 Private Hadburn ... 10 16 7—33 Private R. H. La very ... 13 15 6—33 L'eut. Fmdifty,,. ... 14 6 13-33 Private O'Grady ... 13 8 11-31 Private Scott ... ... 13 • 10-3* Private IV. Collina ... 11 11 9-31 Bugler Collins... ... 13 14 3-30 Cnrp'. C*rr ... ... 11 14 6-30 Private G. Olioob .., 11 11 8-30 Private Eg an ... ... 12 2 14-28 Private Rogers ... 11 14 3-28 Private Husband ... 15 9 2—26 Private A. Nicholas ... 10 10 6-26 Ser*t. Leveai... ••• 8 10 7-25 Private 0. Clinch ... 11 2 12-25 Opt. Cutten .* .« 13 5 6-24 Private Goldatone ... 10 9 5-24 Private Greaven ... 13 4 6-23 Private Qutnn , M ... 11 8 4-23 Private Job. Colliiii ... 6 11 4-21 Sergt. Maion ... . M 12 7 2—21 Private Webb ... ... 9 r 5-21 Private Mile* ... ... 10 10 0-20 Private Rekland ••• 2 n 7-20 Private Pbillipn ... 10 0 t-19 Private A. CliacU ... 2 8 8-18 Private Henry „., «. • 8 9-18 Oorpl. Beri ,„ ~ 7 1© 0-17 Privite Smith ltM ... 6 9 3-17 Private Meeeham •M * 4 2-14 Private Colvillo .* 0 1 10-13 Private Marshall •M 5 7 0-12 Private Parke ... MM 6 a 3-11 Private Fenton ... o 10 0-10 Private Timiooi ... • 2 0-10 M*jerYoung „.. . , M 2(oneehot)

200 300 250 yds yds yds Tl. Private Marshall , ... 23 13 15-51 Private Irvine ... • ... 18 13 18—49 Corpl. Fifiold ... Bandsman Logan ... 17 .. 19 13 11 12- 42 11-41 Private Guy ... .. 18 11 11-40 Lieut. MttcdoiDald .. 12 19 14-36 Sergt. Brown ... .. 16 11 9-38 Corpl. Coles ... .. 18 14 13 - 35 Private Turoer... .. 16 12 7- 35 Sergr. Fleming... .. 9 17 8—84 Sergt. Storehouse . .. M 13 6—33 Private Colbert.. .. 18 11 0—29 Private Stringer .. 16 10 3—29 Baodtman Sherratt ., .. 15 7 7—29 Private E-v. ... •< « «o 6 0—26 Bog er Burridge.. . .. 13 3 6—22 Private Fleming .. 12 9 0—21 Piivata KeDninKton ., .. 7 4 10—21 Piivate W«rd ,. 11 8 0—19 Private Proufclng . 9 5 4—18 Bandsman Krous .. 7 3 8—16 Private Stooehouae .. ,. 6 6 4—16 Private Post . o 6 4—1C Private- Baughen . 10 0 0—10 Prirate E. Beokley .. . 8 0 0— 8 Private Bryant . o 0 0— 0 Private Hews ... ... u 0 0— 0