PRINCE OF WALES’ BIRTHDAY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2423, 10 November 1892, Page 2

PRINCE OF WALES’ BIRTHDAY.

TEMUKA. The weather on the morning of the holiday looked somewhat threatening, a heavy mist over the hills leaving it doubtful as to whether the day would prove very hot or rather wet. Holidaymakers, however, dismissed all fear from their minds, and by ten o’clock Terauka appeared quite deserted. There were numerous attractions provided in the neighboring townships, and the sports at Fairlie, Pleasant Point, and Woodbury, each had a quota of Terauka residents. The Arowhenua Brass Band organised a picnic at the Geraldine bush, and were conveyed thither in Mr Charteris’ threehorse drag, and they enlivened the journey with several selections. Their friends made their way there in various conveyances, and doubtless a very enjoyable day was spent. The Black Star Minstrels proceeded to the Point early in the forenoon, so as to have' an opportunity of enjoying the sports, and also to make preparations for their entertainment in the evening. The members of the Salvation Army at Temuka also visited the Point, where they held a picnic. They were conveyed in waggons drawn by Mr T. Washington’s traction engine. The road for a short time was quite merry with picnic parties from Timaru, moat of them proceeding either to Winchester or Geraldine. The rivers attracted the attention of anglers, and the day was particulary favorable for fly fishing. A few people found their way to the Milford lagoon, and a scratch cricket match was played in the park. The day, on the whole, must have proved a very welcome rest to a number of people. GERALDINE.

Yesterday was observed as a close holiday at Geraldine, and throughout the day the town had quite a deserted appearance. Four large spring drays and a number of private conveyances packed with youngsters left the town for Orari Gorge, where the Juvenile Templars’ annual picnic was held. A great number took their way to Peel Forest to a large private picnic got up among some Geraldine young * ladies and gentlemen. The Geraldine P.ifles in the early part of the morning fired for money prizes, but as others have yet to fire we hold over the list of scores at present.

WOODBURY ATHLETIC SPORTS. Judge—Mr F. Macdonald. Starter—Mr A. Pergusson. Handicapper—Mr E. S. Smith. Secretary—MrH. McLeod, jun. Stewards—Messrs A. Scott, J. Pearce, J. Scott, J. Meredith, P. Flatman, C. Scott, and G-. Nicholas. The fifth annual athletic gathering in connection with the Woodbury Athletic Club came off very successfully yesterday. The weather was very threatening all day, but this did not affect the attendance greatly, and the number of ladies present was as large as at previous meetings. The track was in good order for footracing, although nther “tussocky” in some places for bicycle riding. Messrs McCaskill, Temuka, and J. Turner, Geraldine, held the refreshment booth and did plenty of business. Mr H. McLeod, secretary ; Mr F. McDonald, judge; and the starter, handicapper, and stewards did their work in a manner that satisfied everyone. Since their last meeting the club have made a few improvements to their ground, and one very important on© is the addition to the grand stand of a dressing room for competitors, and a picket fence enclosure in front of the stand. Another departure, and one which is very handy for the press, is a blackboard for chalking the races and time on. The first race was got off about 12.30. The following are the results : 100 Yards Maiden Rage— Prizes, 20a and 10s: A. Aitken, 1; R. Hawkas, 2. Time, IHsec. P. Annitt, 0. O’Brien, E. McKenzie, and 0. Scott also ran. The men were got away well together, and a good neck-aud-neok x’ace followed to the tape. The second man pressed the winner very hard for first place. Putting 16lb Stone — Prizes, 20s and 10s : W. Bradley, with handicap of 18in (36ft), 1; J. Heney, 2ft (34ft Sin), 2. A. Scott, 2ft (34ft), J, H, Dalton, scr., (32ft Gin), also competed. Bradley’s first “ put ” was never beaten. 100 Yards Handicap —Prizes, 30sand 15s : A. Aitken, syds, 1; A. T. Opie, scr., 2. Time, llsec. A. Scott 3yds, R. Orton 4yds, J. W. Radford 4yds, J, Colbert 4yds, J. Lorgelly 6yds,-J. Brosnahan 7yds, P. Annitt Byds, C. O’Brien Byds, and F. Bull Byds, also ran. The race was a very keen one with a close finish. Within twenty yards of the tape Radford looked the likely winner, but eventually he was blocked out, and Aitken and Opie tumbled in across the line. Running Long Jump Prizes, 20s and 10s : J. W. Radford, 12in (18ft 4in), 1; J. Heney, scr. (17ft 9in), 2. J. Lorgelly, 2in (17ft 2in), and J. Brosnahan Sin (17ft Sin), also competed. 220 Yards Hurdle Race Prizes, 30s and 15s : A. Scott, 32yds, 1; A, T. Opie, scr., 2 ; J. W. Radford,loyds, 3. J. Lorgelly Byds, A. Aitken 10yds, J. Heney 12yds, W. Ashby 9yds, and J. Annitt 16yds, also started. Ashby got a strong lead, which he maintained to the second

last hurdle, and, stumbling, gave place to Scott, who cleared the final hurdle closely followed by the scratch man, and won by about a couple of yards. High J ump—Prizes, 20s and 10s : J. Scott, with handicap of 2Jiu, (6ft 1 Jin), 1; J. W. Radford, Sin (4ft llin), 2. J, Honey, scr. (4ft lOin), and J. Lorgelly, 2in (4ft lOin) also completed. 440 Yards Flat Rack—Prizes, 40s and 15s : A. T. Opie, scr., 1; R. Orton, 15yds, 2. Time, SGjsec. A. Scott 15yds, A. Aitken 23yds, 0. O’Brien 25yds, J. Annitt 30yds, also ran. This was the race of the day. Aitken the favorite, took a galloping lead till coming into the straight, when Orton broke away from the others and overhauled him, Opie pressing hard on his heels. About a hundred yards from home Aitken dropped dead beat, and left Orton and Opie to fight it out. The scratch man made a plucky run in for first. Vaulting with Pole—Prizes, 20s and 10s: J . Lorgelly (Bft 6in), 1; J, Scott (7ft Gin), 2. A. Scott and H. Fergusson also jumped. Boys’ Race, under 1G years— Prizes 10s and 5s :W. Thew 1; T. Wood 2.

Hon, Step and Jump—Prizes, 20s and, 10s ; J. Heuey scr. (38ft lOin,) 1; J. W Radford 18in (37ft 2in), 2. J. Brosnahan! scr. ft) also competed, ‘I

Half Mile Flat Rage— Prizes4os and 15s: P.Annitt, 45yds 1; C. O’Brien,3syds, 2. Time, 2min lifsec. A. Aitken 25yds, and J. Annitt 40yds, also ran. The limit man led from start to finish. O’Brien came in a good second. Aitken broke down at the first hundred yards. Maiden Wrestling —Prizes, 30s and 15s : W. Bradley I ; C. E. Johnson 2. 220 Yards Flat Race— Prizes 20s and 10s : A. Aitken, syds, 1; J. Colbert, syds, 2. 2 Mile Bicycle Race —First prize, Trophy value 40s, second prize Trophy value 20s: W. Philp 150yds, 1; J. Meredith 200yds, 2 ; G. Hay scr.,3. J. J. Pearce 300yds, and L. Heatley 350yds also competed. 220 Yards Local Race— Prizes, 20s and 10s : J. W. Radford, 1; J. Scott, 2. Consolation Race—Prizes, 20s and 10s : R. Orton, 1; L. Heatley, 2. J. W. Radford takes the cup for most points at sports. SPORTS AT PLEASANT POINT. Patron—A. E. G. Rhodes. Esq. JudgesRunning and Jumping, Messrs W. Lund, J. Grandi, and J. Rutland ; Quoits, Wrestling, and Putting Stone, Messrs T. Bullick. J. Dore, and A. Mills. Handicapper —Mr R. Chute. Starter —Mr E. Smith. Stewards—Dr Morris, Messrs W. J. Gibson, R. Bowie, W. J. Lister, Cullman, and W. Marshall.

The sports at Pleasant Point, which were held under the auspices of the Oddfellows’ Lodge, were well patronised, somewhere about 400 persons being present, which, considering the numerous counter attractions, must be considered very good. The sports were held in a paddock belonging to Mr Halstead, adjoining the park, and although the ground was a little stony a very presentable track was prepared. Mr T. Bullick had a licensed booth and Mr Terras a general refreshment booth upon the ground, and both were well patronised. The juvenile drum and fife band, associated with the Timaru lodge, played a number of selections during the day, and the ground was enlivened with flags and Oddfellows’ regalia. Our representative has to thank the secretary, Mr C. Smith, for his courtesy, and to congratulate the lodge upon having so many efficient officials. The following are the principal events : Quoits —Prizes, 15s and 7s 6d; T. Simpson, 1; W. Lund,2. Eight competed. 100 Yards Maiden Prizes, 15s and 7s 6d; (Run in heats) : Sutherland, 1; Lilburn, 2. Eight competed. Putting 16lb Stone —Prizes, 20s and 10s: S. Thornley scr. (34ft Sin), 1 ; J. Agnew 6ft (32ft sin), 2. Two others competed. 100 Yards Handicap —Prizes, 20s and 10s : F. Dossett 6yds, 1 ; W. Stewart scr., 2. Six others competed. Boys’ Race (under 15) —Prizes, 3s and 2s: J. Fri?l 1; R. Wade 2. Eighteen started. 220 Yards Handicap— Prizes, 25s and 10s ; W. Stewart 7yds, 1; W. Cartwright 9yds, 2. F. Dossett and G. Botherway also started. 440 Yards Handicap Hurdle Race —Prizes, 30s, 20s, and 10s : O. A. Strack, scr., 1 ; S. Thornley 20yds, 2; W. Cartwright scr., 3. Bicycle Race, 2 miles—F. Truman, scr., 1; J. Orr 220yds, 2; J. Parr 150yds, 3. C. J. Goldstone 220yds also started. A. Doun 50yds and G. Burford 80yds did not start. This event created some little interest, although the ground was too rough for any pace to be put on. After the third lap Goldstone retired, and the following round left the issue out of doubt, Truman winning easily. J. Orr who was second, rode a “ geared ordinary.” Hop, Step and Jump— Prizes 20s and 10s: C. A. Strack, scr. (41ft), 1; C. Harding scr., (37ft) 2. R. Halstead, 2ft 6in also jumped. High Jump —Prizes, 20s and 10s; b. Thornley scr. (4ft 9in), 1; R. Halstead, 4in, 2. 200 Yards Members’ Race — Prizes, 25s and 12s Gd,: G. Botherway 1; S. Thornley 2. Six others competed. 880 Yards Handicap— Prizes, 30s, 15s, and 7s Gd: W. Cartwright scr., 1; S. Thornley 40yds, 2 ; C. A, Strack 15yds, 3. G. Seyle 60yds, also ran. Maiden Wrestling (Cumberland Style)—Prizes, 25s and 10s: For this there were eight competitors, Lilburn, Tozer, Harding, and Sullivan being left in after the first round. For the final Tozer beat Harding in a rather fluky manner, Lilburn throw Sullivan and afterwards Tozer, thus being declared the winner. Cumberland Wrestling (Open)— Prizes, 30s and 15s: For this there were four entries. The first to meet were S. Thornley and E. O’Neill. The latter secured the first fall, and the former the next two. T. Simpson was no match for Kane, who showed some pretty play. He lu his turn had to succumb to Thornley, who, although far from fit, showed all that was required of his usual form. A little girls race was won by Miss Barr, Miss Bella Jones _ being second. This, with a race organised upon the ground for the band boys, completes the list of a very enjoyable day’s sports.