The Holiday.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2506, 24 January 1887, Page 2

The Holiday.

The sky on Saturday morning had a very threatening appearance and caused a little, anxiety,,to. those who had'looked forward fgr fine weather for the anniversary of'the. province. The heavy clouds, cold wind, .and damp atmosphere led a few early starters to prepare for rain, but as the day advanced thesun got the better of the contest and Bhorie with all its power and brilliancy making those who had expected cool weather, and provided according, rather uncomfortable in their heavy attire. Judging by the manner in which everyone went in for enjoyment, this is fast becoming one of the most popular holidays of the year, for which everyway one. turned there was nothing but amusement going on. In the Wairarapa there was races held at the Taratahi and sports at Masterton and Greytown with innumerable picnio parties in all directions, while large numbers travelled by train to Wellington where the regatta and Island Bay races were great attractions. The first on the day's programme in the Wairarapa to claiin.attention is the FEIENDLY SOCIETIES SPOETS. MAMHAHr-Bro, ItoEwen. Jbdses Bros. McEwen, Foy, Carey, Worth, Peacock, (Men, Hooper and Morris. Starters Bros. Wickereon, and Ranby. HAKMOAPms-Bros, Wickerson, McEwen, and Hooper. Treasurer—Bro. Wiokeraon. Ground Committee—Bros. Jones, Blinkhorne, Brasch, Hathaway, and W. J. McKenzic. Genkbai Committee—Delegates. . Timekeeper—Bro. J. Hooper. Secretary—Bro. W. MoKenzie.

These were held on the Masterton Park Oval and were a great success both in the attendance of the public and the number of competitors in the various events. At ten o'clock the members of the various societies mustered at the Foresters Hall, formed a procession and marched through the principal streets, headed by Mr Pearson's Brass Band; they then went to the Oval and the sports commenced punctually at eleven .o'clock, '... The Ground Committee had everything in good working order, so that thewents were kept merrily going, and as extra races were organised during the day for boys and girls, the' ring was soarcely unoccupied from beginning to end of tho programme. The running throughout was the best seen on a Masterton ground, the competitors toeing the mark in the pink of condition., so that well contested and quick run •raees was the result.- In the Anniversary Handicap, B. R. Gardener showed what condition coulddo, scoring three wins. He also carried off the 150 Yards Handicap, and was second in the Maiden Race, 100 yards Handicap, and Friendly Societies Handicap. J. Barker, of Wellington, won the Half Mile and Friendly Societies' Handicaps, but had to succumb in thef Mile. W. Winger, another visitor, .took the Maiden Eace and an extra 100 Yards Handicap, in which there were fourteen' Btarters. The Hurdle Handicap was a splendid race and deservedly won by B. Thompson, whose style of jumping won him great applause. Thompson was also second in the 100 yds and extra 100 yds Handicaps. The Walking Handicap was a well contested event, and created great interest,! the manner in which Guy kept to the front till about the last round led some to imagine that Hodge would be beaten, but he had too muoh staying power for the visitor. There were obstacle races, egg and spoon raees, which caused great fun to old and young, and taken as a whole the sports may be well termed a success, • There were about a thousand people on the ground, which is somewhat less than last year's gathering. The proceedings were enlivened by Mr Pearson's Band, and the speculative shootists could enjoy their full bent at Holme's shooting gallery, while the little ones could enjoy a swing to their hearts content for a small cost on Croft's triple swing boats. Mr Toohill administered to the thirsty ones, and Mr Polling supplied the more solid commodities, and Mr Ward had a well stocked stall of fruit and lollies, and when the day's business was over caused great fun and excitement among the juveniles, by holding his usual "scramble." The programme was finished in good time, (6 o'clock), and tho committee are to be congratulated in getting off the sports without hitch or grumbling. The following are the events and the order in which they were run.

Boys' Eace. First prize 10s, second ss. Entrance free— A. MoEwen 1 W.Thompson 2 Thirteen ran. Maiden Eace, 220 yds. First prize 80s, second 15s—- » W. Winger 1 B. R. Gardener 2

This was a pretty race, Gardener being close on the winner at the finish. . Hop Step and Jump. First prize 20s, second 10s— Eernini, 89ft, 1 Himia, 38ft 7in, 2 ' Six entries.

.; Anniversary Handicap three events 120, 220 and 440 yards. ,Firs prize £5, second £B,. third £l, U event—

B. E, -Gawtehw (10yds) 1 J. Peters (Syds) 2 T, Carter (Bcratoh) 8 Fourteen ran. Time, 12seo. This was a very close race, Peter and Carter coming through very etronf at the finish.

Sack Eace.; First prize 20s, seconi 10s—■V'T. Welch 1 0. Gunther 2 Four ran

Walking Handicap, 1| miles.' First prize £B, second £l. H.Hodge (scratch) 1 W. Guy, 50yds, 2 Seven entries, Time lOinin 51sec. Hodge wore his men down one after the other, but Giiy managed to keep in front until the last quarter of a mile when the pace proved too much for him', and |e had to be content with second place, Girls Race under 14, entrance free, First prize 10s, second 5. Grace Burnet 1 Herbena Colway 2 Twelvepan. I

' Boys' Race (extra), entrance-free, first prize 7s 6d, second 3s 6d. W. Jackson' •...' ; „. I P. Jackson ... ... 2-. About twenty ran, j ; Anniversary Handicap, 2nd event, 220 yarHs; . , >-\<Y ' ;.;,'.-■■.

B.R. Gardener (15yds)... i J. Peters (Byds)... ... 2 .T. Carter (scratch) ... 8 Thirteen ran. Gardener, who win easily,there second place. ' ;v"' ; V , RrmmngHigH Jump, first prize 205,: SScondlOs. "'

W.E.Welch (sft) ... 1 Bera(4ftllin)... \., 2 Four entries. • '. : One Hundred Yards Handicap, first prize. 80s, second 10s. 7 : :

T. Carter (scratch) '.'.', 1 B.E.Gardener(6yds)... 2 C. Perry (6yds) 8 Ten ran. Carter had.the race in hand at twenty yards from the tape! but there was a desperate struggle for second place,, about half a dozen being in a cluster, the judges deriding aB above. Time lOfsees. Vaulting with Pole, first prize 20s, second 10s., ' Kera (10ft 2in)... ... 1 ( Hunia „ : ■■.. 2 ]■■-. This was a match, between the above pair. Rera.hurt his foot after clearing 10ft 2m, and Hunia having cleared the same height, agreed to divide the stakes. Half Mile Handicap, first prize £2 10s, second £l.

J. Barker (scratch) ~. 1 A. D'Arcy (75yds) ; ... 2, H.Hodge (20yds) . ... 5 Ten ran. D'Arcy kept the lead till about 200 yards from home, when he was collared by Barker, who won easily. Hodge and Kennedy (45yds) made a grand race for third place. Time 2min 7secs. Youths'.Race, 200 yards, first prize 15s, second 7s 6d, P.Galloway ... .„ 1 T.Thompson 2' Seven ran. Hurdle Handicap, 220 yards, first prize £2, second £l. E. Thompson (4yds) ... 1 ' Albert Hoar (15yds) ... 2 Eight started. C. Perry (15 yards) fell at the third hurdle, and T. Carter, scratch, only went half the distance. Hoar jumped well and kept the lead to within thirty yards of the tape when Thompson passed him and won ; by about three yards.- Time 29£ sees. ■ Boys Walking Match (extra). First prize ss, second 3s, third 2s. C< Gtonther ... ... l B. Gunth'er ... ' ...' 2 F.Gray... ~. ... 8 15 started. The winner walked'in splendid style. "■' ' ... Quoits. First prize 80s, second 10s. H.Yate3... ...; ... 1 Hunia ... .... ... 2 Eight entries. ; Friendly Societies Handicap, 220 yds, First prize £2los, second.SOs.. J. Barker (scr.)... ' ... 1 B. E. Gardener (8 yds)... 2 G. Parker (16yds) - ... 3 Six started. Hounslow got the best of the start and looked like winning at halfway, but Barker here put it on and at the three quarter distance had the race in hand, and won by about four yards, about a yard between second and third. Time 24Jsecs. Egg and Spoon Race, 75 yards. First prize 15s, second ss. . Simeon 1 ; Remini 2 Six entries. This event caused considerablo amusement. The "competitors had to carry a spoon in their mouths with an egg in the spoon and reach the winning post without breaking the egg. In the first attempt Simeon was the only one able to. perform this feat, and on a race being run for second place Remini secured it.

Boys Race (Extra) under 10, Free, Prizes ss, 3s, 2s F.Jackson ... ... 1 A. Maguire 2 , P. Jackson ... ' ... ■ 3 150 yards. Handicap, First Prize £2, second 15s—.

B.E. Gardener (6 yds).,. 1 R.Thompson (5 yds) ... 2 T. Carter (scratch) ... 8 Carter with outside place had a clear run and came well up on the others but was unable to get in front. of Gardener who won by a yard and a half, half a yard between second and third. Nine started. Time 16|sec's, Three legged Race. First prize 15s, second 6s McEwen and Gray ... 1 Thompson and Welch ... 2 Eight pairs entered. Girls' Race (extra), prizes 4s, 2s, Is. Ellen.McKenzie... '.;. 1 , E. Speckman '.., ... 2;.; ' MaggieO'Leary ~„ 8 ■;■ Anniversary Handicap, 3rd.event, 440 yards. '. B.R. Gardener (20yds)..'. 1 J. Peters (12yds) ■'.,.. 2 ■ D. Nicholson (6yds) ■ ... 8 ■■ Gardener's form was much too good for anything in the handicap and he won this event by about sis yards.' Carter, scratch, was fourth. Gardener thus won the Handicap with three firsts (15 points), J. Peters three seconds (9 points) taking second money, and Carter third' with two., thirds (4 points). Time/64£seo.;: I Obstaolo Raco (boys). First prize 15s, secbnd 7s 6d : C.Gunther .;.'■'."■■■,.. 1 , ! J.Paterson ... ~ 1 Six started. T. Thompson" got over, through, and under the obstacles with a good lead, but got stuck in the last one, and Gunther wriggled through and stole the prize, Paterson ditto Volunteer and Fire Brigade Handicap, 220 yds. First prize 80s, second 10s. ! Alf Hoar (lOydB) ... 1 , W.A.Wilton (Byds) ~., 2 Three ran. Time 28f. Hoar kept his lead and won all the way. • One Mile .Handicap. First.'prize U, second £2. W. G. Waterson (75yds) 1 . H. Hodge (10yds) ... 2 Jas, Kennedy (60yds) ... 8 • Six started. ''Time 4min ■ Barker (scratch) -found; the .ground rather too hard for his style, of running and dropped out after dbinghalfih'e : distance, ' Hodge waa not; able- to lessen Waterson'aleadby'more than I half, as.the latter.kept at Wa.work-in a

very plucky manner.' Kennedy ran well, and.was only beaten for second place by about two yards. : 100 Yards Handicap (extra)./ First prize 26b, second Winger (1 yard) ~..1; , ;,: ; B.Thompson(lyard) !;,.. i- '■• Remini(4yds) .;.. ...:■■ 8 Fourteen, started, Time 10|sec3i" This was J a grand race, and resulted in a.mapficen't finish, Winger i got a lukrjun aQdfas-sblß-tomake'paM the/wMe way. : breasting the'tape about half a ; yara in front ofThompMaori. Handicap,. 220 . yd&1 First prize 20s, secondlos. D. Nicholson (10yds) ... 1 N.NilsenflOyards) :■■:.-. 2 ' Fifteen ran. Time-241 sees. : ' This was a pretty easy win for Nicholson,' the scratch man Peters was unable to reduce the lead..'