NEW TEAR'S DAY IN ALFXANDRA.
The Alexandra Knees and Athletic Sports came off on New Tear's Day. Although the weather was disagreeably duery, there was a large assemblage of spectators — Clyde visitors mustering strongly. The racing was good, and a pleasant day's amusement was enjoyed by all present. Tn the evening there was a ball in the Library, which was well attended, there being 50 couples present. Dancing commenced at 10 p.m., and, excepting intervals for refreshment, was kept up with uninterrupted spirit, till 7 a.m The music was excellent, and everything went ofVas they should do. All present agreed that it was one of the best affftiiM that ever took place in Alexandra.
•The following is a report of the races and sports : — Maiden Plate. Maniototo* ... 1 Pewdrop ... 2 X Mare, Young Swindle, and Nelly also ran. Maninboto h^d it all her own way from the start', Kildare polling up a lon:r way from home. DtTNSTAU Handicap Cup. Walk-over by Musician. Celling Race (Heals). Crazy Jane . . 3 11 Pup . . . 2 3 Charlie . . . 12 2 This was a keenly-con testsd race —the <iwn»r of Crazy Jane going nearly crazy hiuisi-lf. Alkxavdra District Handicap. Maniototo ... 1 Tonic . . - .• 2 The two raced well together until within, a quarter of a mile of home, when Tonic whs passed, aud lost all chance of the race. The Consolation Handicap was won by Tonic. Four started. Handicap Foot Race. — Stanbrnok, 1 ; Gordon, 2. Five started. Boys' Foot Race (150 - yards).— lst rrize, G. Telford, 20? ; 2nd do, W. Telford, 10s; 3rd do, J. Roberta m, 5s
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Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 205, 4 January 1872, Page 5
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261NEW TEAR'S DAY IN ALFXANDRA. Tuapeka Times, Volume III, Issue 205, 4 January 1872, Page 5
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