MASTERTON AMALGAMATED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' SPORTS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1568, 27 December 1883, Page 2

MASTERTON AMALGAMATED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' SPORTS.

llii( ;_ BqXINGJJAY, 1883, ' JuDQis-Mesßra P, Gray and A, Bish, Starters—Messrs G. Dixon, and J, Hessey, HAMHOAfFXRs-Mesßrs A, Elkins, George Harvey, and W, Kibblwhite. TfiEiaoßßß-Mr B. H,.Wiokewon. ' ' Seobetabt-A, Hathaway. n Ground CoMMrrrisK-4fesarß W. Chardon, J. Devonshire, W. McKenzie, W. Parkes, W.F.Boydhbuae'iJ. Wickens ! toEBAi'CojrMiTTKE-Past and Present Odicerß of Friendly Societies, TiMEkEBPER-Mr J. Muir.,.

•".'■ This popular annual event took place yesterday in Mr Geo". Dixon's paddock, and ,was in every way a thorough, success j. Over 600 persons visited;the' grouiid during the day, and the heart, of the.purchaser/of the gates rejoiced exceedingly. The other privilege, holders-Messrs ' Bell, Wagg, Toohill, and; Fielding—also appeared well satisfied. The'former provided a capital lunch in a very roomy and conveniently-arranged booth. The entries in most cases were numerous, the starts by Mr G. Dixon excellent, and the handicapping (though, of course, the usual growling was indulged in) proved the sound judgment ,of those' undertaking the unpleasant task of placing competitors on level terms, The judges' decision was accepted without cavil, though in the event, tossingthe caber, there was some littlegrumblingasto the rule of measuring the toss, and on future occasions •we would suggest that two lines should be defined, between which tho caber must lie when it turns over to count. On this occasion the best caber tossing we have seen in this district took place. A good well-prepared caber had a great deal to do with the success of the event, and it got into the hands of two or three who knew how to appreciate it. A small covered stand had, been prepared for ladies, who were, no doubt, gratified for the shade this afforded from the brilliant Bunshine, as many took advantage of it. The music of Mr Pearson's private baud added greatly, to tho. enjoyment of the day, several couples taking advantage of its good time and tune to do a little impromptu dancing.

Prize List.' Boys' Raco, 100 yards.—Six entries, S. Minifie Ist, E. Gunther 2nd, Won easily. Maiden Race, 220 yards.—For this there were thirteen entries, and was run in two batches. Six started in the first lot, J. Wenhatu Ist, Rimini 2nd; time,. 25 sees. Of the second lot of seven, A. Thompson proved Ist, DeCaßtro 2nd; time, 25 and two-fifths sees. For the final, a good race took place between those placed above, resulting in Wenham winning, with Thompson second (time, 24 and onefifth sees), DeCastro a good third. Throwing Heavy Hammer.—Four entries, P. Brisnahin Ist, 83fl lOfin; M. Roche 2nd, 83ft 9in. Masterton Handicap, first event, 120 yards; Ist prize cup value £6 and 40s, snd 60s, 3rd 205..-Thirteen entries. A. Thompson (Iyd) Ist, C. S. K. DeCastro (Iyd) 2nd, F. Bright (Iyd) 3rd; time, 13 and .font-fifths sees. This was a very close nice.—Second event, 220 yards: A. Beard (Byds) Ist, A. Thompson (scratch) 2nd, T. Harvey (Byds) 3rd; time, 25 sees.—Third event, 440 yards: A Beard (scratch) Ist, A. Thompson (scratch) 2nd, T. Harvey (3yds) 3rd; time, 58 and twofifths sees, Beard won this event pretty easily. . PoihtsV Thompson 11, Beard 10, Harvey 4. Thompson thus won the trophy by one point, Beard 2nd, Harvey 3rd. Hop-Step-andJump.—J. Ngatuere lst,R, Ngatuere, 2nd, 39ft 4in and 39ft 2in respectively. Walking Handicap, one mile.—Six entries. W, GrWaterson (scratch) Ist, Sayers (25 yds) 2nd, Time, 7min 24sec.

Tossing the, caber.—Four entries. P. Brisnahin Ist, Gf. Day 2nd. This was a very good contest, both the above tossing the caber straight over. A juvenile race once round was won by T. Thompson, Purcell second. Running High Jump.—Three entries. G. Jackson Ist (4ft lOin), E. Ngatuere2nd. Putting the Stone.—Six entries. This, proved a very keen contest between Roche, Scott, Brisnohin, Day, and Jackson, Himeona, the only other entry, being unable to come anywhere near. The first named won with a "put"o{29£t7in, Scott second with 29ft 3in, Brisnohin 29ft.

Hurdle Handicap, 220 yards, ten hurdles.r-Seven entries. W. Harvey (scratch) Ist, J. Wenham (scratch) 2nd. Time, 34secs, This was a very good race with a close finish. Vaulting with Pole—3 entries. Hunia 1, (i. Jackson 2.9 ft lin. Youths' Race, 200 yards—7 entries. T. Thompson 1, Heron 2. This was a very close finish, Heron persevering with great pluck to pass his speedier opponent, and very.nearly succeeded in doing bo. . Friendly Societies' Handicap, 300 yards—s entries. J. Wenham (scratch) 1, M. O'Meafa (15 yards) 2, Bright (scratch) 3. Time, 34 one-fifth sec, Old Men's Race, over 45 years, 150 yards—s entries, this resolved itself into a match with Mr Jens Petersen and Mr E. Jones. The extraordinary action of the latter was greatly admired, but the former proved the smartest runner after a very close finish. The prize, a suit of clothes, was given by L. J. Hooper & Co. ; Stone and Basket Race, 35 yards— Only two' entries : were obtained for this, no doubt because the prize was hardly adequate recompense.for the amount of work 'required'to be done, Munuby sheer pluck in stickiog at it beat his smart opponent ■Wyeth by one stone, but nearly fainted "at. the "completion of his taskj the- time 'occupied being 5 minutes 8 seconds, Boyb',Three-legged. Race-3 entries. Martin and,Purcell 1, Yates and Welch 2: very'close. Boys' iSack'Jßace-3 entries. Welch 1, Yatea2. . . ; , Consolation Handicap, 220 yarda--sentries.-. Riminir (5 yards); 1| Hercock (3 Ngatuere and DeCastro .(scrateh)[aja<j-raj; close race. Time7f6>cs,' v .' t ' ; ■A, tug qf war was then ganged, 10 Maoris v. 10 Pakehas. The latter got

best of It W the first ptilV'but after # changing . ends the natives' superior weight,told, and they won the next two pulls with ease. A once round exta*a ; handioap was got up for a £1 prize, which was won by young Powell, T. Thompson 2nd. ( The day's sport closed with a jumping frog race, in which a dozen small boys, mostly natives,' started. The novelty was that they travelled on all fours, aud hadjto leap over six or seven hiirdles in this position. ■ The lace caused considerable amusement, and was, won by.Matini and Thompson, (both native boys), the latter a very small one, who did his jumping very cleverly. .■.'•■.; This concluded the Friendly Societies' Sports, 1883. -