SPORTING.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3431, 10 February 1890, Page 2

SPORTING.

Hirti Baoeooukse, Saturday. Pino weather with fresh southerly winds, and fair attendance, Free Handicap. Whispor ... .... 1 Strephbn ' ,'„ ../ 2 Leinstor ... ... 8 Dividend £l lßs, Hurdles, Eight Bower 1 Waterfall ... ... 2 Lonehand ... ... S Dividend £2l7a. • HaokHurdi.es. The Colonel 1 Gasparini 2 Rahui ' 8 Dividend, M 12s, Jdvenile Handicap, Strephon ~, ~'. 1 Rebellion 2 LadyMab ~.;• ... 8 Dividend £4lßs. Place Handicap, Wakatipu 1 Leinstev .... ... -2 ■ ■ Cruiser „. ... 8 Sellino Eaoe, Pursestring ... „. 1 Akatea ... ... 2 The Orator 8 DiY.^Bl2s, ' Hun Park Handicap, Angler ... 1 Masthead 2 Wanderer ... ... 8 DivLlClls. Masterton Road BoardThe usual meeting of the Board was held on Saturday, February Bth, Present—Messrs W, H. Beetham, Chairman), Dagg, and Htuckey, CORRESPONDENCE. An application from T, and T, R, Wilton and W. Hopkins to have their names placed on the Kangitumau Eoad district roll was referred to the Rangitumau Eoad Board; Secretary to the Teasury intimating that loans amounting to £I2OO had been granted; Surveyor-General intimating that he been interviewed by Mr Btuckoy re the road through his land and it was of no consequence to the Government whether the fencing by Mr Stuokey was done now or later on so long as the road was open to the public j Messrs J, and H. Holmes asking to have the Matahiwi road metalled between the bush and the terracej Mr R. Cade asking when the road to his property will becorapleted; Mr Latham atatirjg that the approach to,,the: Eangituraau road from the river bed is impassible and a proper approach requires to be cut; Colonial Secretary acknowledging payment of £256 63 Id interest on loans; Mr Chas. .Battes asking the road lines through Messrs Joseph and Wright's property to be distinctly marked ootpreparatory' to fencingoffand ploughing, • Resolvod that the'Surveyor-Gen-eral be asked to alter,.the form,of reeeipt for compensation "to':Mr Stuckey in accordance with the terms of his letter; That tenders be called for road work at Matihiwi',' Nothing was done'in reference to Messrs Cade and Latham's applications, Mr Battes application was ordered to be cocppliecj witb, ; Tho Clerk- inistructei to

again write to the Whareania Road Beard for balance of ..claim,j< also to f rom^' Chief - : Surveyor whether:the-Boatd could employ' an: authorised;''surveyor ■ to, perform the work necessary '■■ for the legislation "pi roads at the Board's own cost.'iy; : '' DEPUTATIONS, etc, M,r.T. Hurley applied for some repairs to his road and the request was granted. ~.".;.. .- : . It wai'resolved that in future tracings of the sections proposed to be rated must accompany all applications for loans, that: all' deputations' must attend the-Boardby noon. • ' The overseer's report was read and adopted and accounts amounting,to £7B haying beon passed forpaymeht, the meeting adjourned. > ■.'. ' •'

Ascent. 6t Mount Holdswortli. Quite a formidable party of horsemen, ten in number, left Masterton on Suturday lastat 2 p.ui., with the intention of ascending Mount Holdsworth, said to be the highest peak of the Tararua ranges, 4,800 feet above sea level. They were led by yoitng Compton, a well-known guide, and included local tradesmen, clerks and bank officials, whose ages varied from 20 to 50 years. The route taken was through the Upper Plain, crossing tbo Waingawa at its junction with the Maungatarere stream. They went along the bank of the latter, which led them pact Mr Moore's run, until they reached what is known as the lower camp, Here they left; their horses, and, with blankets and

provisions on their backs, they pro ceeded on foot. • shey reachec

" Beotham's camping ground" at 7.80 o'clock, and pushed on for another hour, hoping, to re»ch ; the Upper Camp, but as it was getting too dark to makogood travelling they pitched their tents, lit a fire, refreshed themselves, and rolled up in their blankets sought to woo Morpheus, but were only partially successful, The moon rose at 11 o'olock, and, although it was misty, it was light enough to

lee the track, and half tho party pushed on aud reached the Upper Oamp, Here they found a surveyor's

camp with a ti-tree wharo large enough to .shelter tour or five men. They lighted a roaring fire, there being a good supply of dry timber, and having thoroughly refreshed themselves with 'tea. and coffee, they, laid down for a couple of hours rest. At

four o'clock tho rest of the party joined theni, and after breakfast they all started for the grand climb at a little after five o'elock, The. first hill they negotiated was a pretty stiff one, and the others aa they came to them were worse. There was a heavy mist until they climbed above it when they caught a glimpse of the sun illuminating the higher points of

surrounding hills.at 6.80 they emerged from the bush and the misty clouds at the same timeaud glorious a Bight met their view, As far as the eye could scan waß what looked lib a rolline, Bea of foam, Towards the south the tops of hills stood out like islands and

as the white clouds rolled on; it was i just like watching the mighty ocoan. There waß still a good spelt of tough climbing before the tourists,; and manfully they toiled upwards and onwards, They had reached above the snow line and now came upon clusters of mountain daisies, with flowers as largo us a two shilling piece, heather, lichen, blue bells, eidefweißs, several varieties of spear graßS, and variegated foliage plants. Some of the party immediately bogan to gather a collection but the others pushed. on, eager, to reach, the goal of their ambition which tboysucceeded in doing by 7.80, In about an hour the whole of th.eparty were on the top of Mount Holdsworth enjoyinga well-earned meal. The sun was hot but a delightfully refreshing breeze was blowing, The clouds still hung over the valley shutting out the view but they gave Borne signs of dispersing, . After a couple home rest, during which tli6 majority cut their names or initials on the flagstaff, the word was given to prepare for the descent, Volleys were fired from the rovolvers which two or three carried and throe hearty cheers were given, Coming down a good view waß obtained of the Wniohine Valley and in the distance theWairarapaLako was discernable, To the west coast smoke from the burning bush prevented any view being obtained. An hour and a halfs smart walking and dropping from one projection to another brought the party hack to the Upper Camp where the swags had been left. Here a rather lengthy halt was made and the" billy" boiled two or thren times over and i« this was the last meal ,lo be partaken of before reaching Masterton full justice was done to it. Blankets wero rolled up and with these strapped across their shouldera the journey was continued to tho lower camping ground, Nothing of Btriking interest occurred until they reached the Bpot where tho horses were loft tethered when they found five of thoanimals had cleared out, On the remainder the extra Baddies and swags were packed and the bones were led along and the lost quadrupeds were fonnd quietly grazing near Mr Moore's residence Every rider now meunted and quietly cantered into town, reaching Masterton about 7 o'clock, thoroughly satisfied with the success of their expedition,