FORESTER'S SPORTS GREYTOWN.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 111, 18 March 1879, Page 2

FORESTER'S SPORTS GREYTOWN.

The Forester's assembled at their Hall, at about 9,30. on Monday morning and formed a procession through the town in which about4o members of the order took part. They were headed by the Carterton Brass Band, and the beautiful Banner of Court Wairarapa, No. 5354, which was inscribed on one side with the symbols of the order and on the reverse side a picture indicative of the motto which surrounded it (viz) " united we stand divided wo fall," The day remained very fine, although fears were entertained that rain would set in before the sports were over, The attendance at the sports was very large and every one seemed to enjoy themselves, and the competition for each event was keen and drew some fresh candidates for athletic honors into the field, The arrangements were very good and not a hitch ocourred to disturb the pleasure 1 of the day, We must thank the members of the committee and the secretary for their kindness in furnishing every information in their power. The following is a list of events, as they occurred. Maiden Race—lsoyards; Ist prize 255. There were seven entries for this event which was a good race, there was a mishap atthe start one man losing his equilibrium, Maxton. Ist Saywell 2nd

There was a protest entered against Harrison for jostling and he was debarred from running again* ', Boys Race—loo yards, Ist prize, 7s Gd; 2nd, 2s fid. There were five entries, They wero sent away to a good start ending in. , E. King Ist 1 Beard ... 2nd

Easily won. Hurdle Race—j-mile; Ist prize 355. | There were four entries for this race. W, Hodge, (scratch), A. Vile, (scratch), G. Say well, (5 yards), and' L. Svendsen,| (7 yards). This was only a race between Hodge and Saywell, the other two falling outearly, Saywellkept the lead throughout and won easily. Time 1| mins, Saywell ... Ist ' Hodge ... ... ... 2nd Boys Hurdle Race—once round. Ist prize, 103; 2nd prize, 2s Gd. There were nine entries. King Ist Beard 2nd • Won easily. '.There was a considerable amount of tumbling in this race at the first hurdle, which was knocked over. Running High Leap—ls prize, 20s. There were only three entries, G. Waterson, T, B. Ngatufe, and J, Waterson.

G. Waterson ... Ist, 4ft llin Tilting—lst prize, 60s; second, IBs. There were only five entries for this event, and the play was not very good, as the only good score made was .the prize taker, who took every ring. v , J. Hodge ... Ist 'T.Hodge • ... 2nd Running Hof, Step and Jump—lst prize, 20s. Three entries: Smith, Waterson, and Ngature.

Ngaturc Ist, 37ft fin. Waterson ... 2nd Vaulting with the Pole—lst prize, 265. W. Smith, J. Jackson, and J. Skeet. J. Skeet and J. Jackson tied, and divided, Length, 9ft Gin,

200 Yards Handicap—lst prize, 30s. 8 entries, ■T. Jackson (syds) Ist W.Maxton... >• ... 2nd A very good race between Ist and 2nd Quarter-Mile Race—lst prizo 405. ; Three entries.'- ■H. Ddy, '(7' yards), T. Reed, (scratch), Tidswell, (scratch). Tidswell ... ' Ist Reed... . ... 2nd A pretty raco for first place. : Throwing Heavy Hammer—lst prize 20s, Six entries. J. Jackson, 64ft, Bin. ... Ist H. Jackson 2nd Putting Heavy Stone—lst prize 20s. Three cutries, Desmond ... . Ist , Connoly ... 2nd Walking Match—lst prize 30s; 2nd prize 10s. Four entries. J. Hodgo, (scratch), ... Ist W. Hodge, (20 yards), ... 2nd H. Udy, (20 yards), ... 3rd H. Trotman, (50 yards), ... 0 Udy lnade good walking till the finish, in splendid style, but could only get 3rd place. Light Hammer—lst prizo 15s. J. Jackson, 90ft. 2in. ... Ist

H, Jackson 2nd Potting |Light Stone—lst prize, 15s, Length, 49ft 4in. Desmond ... Ist Stewart .' 2nd Foresters' Race, 200yds—1st prize, 40s. 4 entries. J. Hodge Ist W. Bishop 2nd A splendid race, Sack Race—lst prize, 15s; 3 entries, J. Hodge ... Ist H. C. Dowman 2nd Boys' Walking Match, li-miles—lst prize, 10s; 2nd, ss. Well walked. Cross ... Ist Hodge ... 2nd |-Mile Race—lst Prize, 40s; 2nd, 10s; 4 entries. Tidswell ... Ist Reed ... ' ~, ... 2nd A good race. Wheelbarrow Race—lst prize, 10s; 2nd ss; 3 entries, Desmond Ist Dowman 2nd This was amusing, the winner coming down heavily at the finish. ' Three-Legged Race-Ist prize, 15s; 1 entries. Tully and Bright Ist Friendly Society's Race, 440yds—1st prize, 20s; 3 entries. J. Hodgo Ist J. Braggins 2nd This was easily won by Hodge. Consolation Race,—lso yards, Ist prize, 20s. Svendsen Ist Desmond 2nd

There was a match run on the course for a pound a side between Hanson and T. Reed, the former giving Reid 14 yards in a hundred and then beating him easily.