GOOD TEMPLAR'S FETE.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 3, Issue 720, 18 March 1881, Page 2

GOOD TEMPLAR'S FETE.

The annual fete of the Amalgamated Lodges of Grey town, Carterton and Maaterton was bold at the Pastoral Show Grounds, Oartorton, yesterday. The weather, on the whole, was fine, though the wind was a little boisterous in the afternoon, and a slight shower compelled visitors to hoist umbrellas or seek shelter for a few moments towards evening There were between 200 and 300 present, including members from the three Lodges, the Bands ot Hope, Maslertonaud Greytown, the Carterton Juvenile Templars, and a number of visitors.. ,

The business of the day commenced with a procession from the old Town Hall, The Greytown Volunteer Band (assisted by some members of the Carterton Band) under the leadership of Mr P. Linn, headed tho procession, followed by members of the Order, and the Bands of Hope and Juvenile Templars bearing flags and banners. When the ground was reached the procession broke up and all commenced to amuse themselves after their own fashion, A programme of sports was prepared, swings erected, croquet grounds marked off, and cricket and rounders started. The stewards on the ground ware Brothers Cheshire, Gaul ton, G. Bumble, and G. A. Fairbrother (secretary), of Carterton; Bros. Girdwood.Baillie, and Prentice, of Mastorton; and Bros. Rush, Wilkie and Robinson of Greytown-all of whom worked well to make the affair run smoothly and pleasantly; and though (hose preeent did not seem much inclined to compete in athletic sports, everything did go off pleasantly,, croquet, swinging drophandkerchiefj &c.,being the favorite amusements. A first-class tea was provided by the committee, a great variety of tempting edibles being done full justice to. Tho band played at intervals, and assisted greatly to make the day pass enjoyably. The Secretary, Bro. G. A. Fairbrother, was indefatigable/and but for his perseverance in hunting up competitors the programme of sports would have been a failure.

We noticed two or three of the gentry who usually frequent race courses, at the gate with "games," but they were not ■allowed inside. Wo understand the affair, though enjoyed by those present, was not a'fmancial success, which is more to be regretted, as the committee will have to make up deficiencies out of their own pockets, We give the results of the various events, without comment, as there was practically no competition. Mr Hansen acted as handicapper and starter:—

BOYS RACE, 100 yards. Ist prizo book value ss, 2nd, ball. 12 on tries .-G. Percy Ist, B, Ramsay 2. MAIDEN RACE, 100 yards, Ist prize 20s, second 103. Entrance 2a fid, 3 entries.—W, Morris Ist, T. James 2nd. A dead heat was run by these two, which when run off resulted as above. STANDING HIGH JUMP. t Ist prize 20s, second 10s, 3 entries,— J. Jackson Ist; W. Hooker, 2nd. handicap 100,250, and 440 yards. ■ 3 events. Ist prize 40s, second 20s. 3 entries—F. Woods, from Wellington, won this easily. Jackson was second in the 100 yards, O. Beid second in 240. Jackson declining to run.in third event, Beid took second money. BAND OF HOPE GIRL'S RACE. • 8 entries. Won by Emma Beard, .Greytown, Ellen Kibblewhite, Masterton, 2nd, BAND OF HOPE BOY'S RACB. 7 entries,' D. Baillio, Groytown, Ist; M. Nicholson, Oarte'rton, 2nd. GOOD TEjrptARS RACE, 100 yards. First prize £1 second 10s--3 entries.—D. Nicholson, Ist; D. Baillie> 2nd. .... .. 880 YARDS RACE. . First prize £llos,-'2nd 10s. Sentries.— Wood Ist; Webber 2nd, YOUTHS RACE. 120 yards. First prize 10s, 2nd ss. 4 entries.—F; Peters, (10' yds) Ist; D. Nicholson (2 yds) 2nd. This concluded the programme. An adjournment .was. made to thenewTown Hall, whore an'bpen meeting was held, a fair number being in attendance. , The chair was occupied by Broi .W. Nornian, . W.O.T. of the Greytown Lodge, and addresses were given by Messrs D. MoGregor,R, Rush,-Baker, Hart, and the Rev. W. G. Thomas.

Several songa were also given, and n very enjoyable evening: spent,.;: though the committee were disappointed in. nos having the'attehdahce'.of several eminent members of the Order from Wellington, who had promised.to come, but who had ,beenlunableJp I .attend. t v^„;J•;; "'".-• :rWe will efideKvdKto-givea fuller report of the prooedctings inVour next issue. : •