SPORTING.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3462, 18 March 1890, Page 2

SPORTING.

Mastertqn-Opali JookefijluFs President: Mr T;'E. Ohamberlain, Hon Treasurer: Mr A A Elkins. "Judge: Mr'A W Cave. Handi--«.oappat:aM6.Nat'Grao6f Stewards':' : W BBiiick, Josephlora's, M McKenzie, R Campbell, T G Mason, ! Jarnoß ; _C F YaUancg.„_ple?k "of Siiaieß P air" John Harding, Clerk of Course: Mr W lofns, Timekeeper: Mr James Muiiv Secretary: MrRJ Fitton.

The above named Club held their Autumn Mooting yesterday, the attendance although fairly good, not quite reaching the, expectations, of the executive. The weather wes beautifully. ..clear,, and fine.overhead,. Hit theroi weather too much'wiud to make things Altogether, Nevertheless, those who were present were not disappointed in witnessing some good racing; sovoral of tbo events being marked by capital finishes,, .A fair spiling. ,of ladiye livened up '(lie stand, and' the natives grouped about tho ground in their bright and 'many-coloured' costumes, added not a little to the attractiveness of;the scene., If one thing more than, it was the total absence of all rowdyism. One looked round in vain for tho wily spieler, the roulette taljlea,and the monkoy man; missing' will venturo to say that a good many left the course much better off for this fact'.' The publicans' booths under the management of Mr T. Thompson and Mrs Cranmer, were well conducted, and the lunoheon, which was also provided by. Mr Thompson, was put on--in-, his , usual good . style., Psarson's . fca'nd • muaio at!. frequentE intervals, i their efforts adding considerably to tbs enjoymentandsuccesß of the meeting. The total amount put through the totalisator was £1231, the diyidond s diy);beib^o|er: ; tlie(secoud fenciica'p J, Haxton's" Weo Jim" paid £ll Is. Four out of the seven events tell to Mr Jas. Macara, that gentleman scoring a win with each of his horses, Frolic just managing to make a double by beating Mr K. MoKenzie's Torohunga by a head in the last race. , Details of the day's .sport areas ias follows "'j i 'j': , v :! 5; i Hack HurdlkHandicap, of 20 sovs.

Second horse,6 boys. -Once round. W. B. Buick's Reputation, list 711 1 Maliuhi's War Cry, list ~ 2 JiKeegan's Speculator, lOst ... 8 ' There were six starters. War Cry got away first, and led to the first jump. Eoputatioiv gained a slight advantage, and kept it to the finish. ; The jumping was good all rottnd, and after'a good race Deputation won comfortably by 3 lengths. Total £ll7. Dividend £8 Bs. ■ Si Patrick's Handicap of 40 soys.-

Second horso 10' soys;, limiles, J. Macara's Minnie Palmer, 7st

21b ' J 1 - ... 1 K.MoKenzie'a Torohunga, 7st 41b , 2 Akatea was also entered for this race, but did not go to the post, Both horses got away well together, and after a 'close race 'Minnie Palmer won by two lengths, Total £lO9. dividend 18s. ''

Hack Race, of 10 sovs, Once round, (Catch weights. E. Buckeridge's Chronos • ... 1

J. Macara'S Brookfield K. McKenzie's Othello' i,

This was the best.field of the day, producing ten startirs,' ' Oleander aiid'Clirdnbs werefavorites," aud from" the start the race lay betweem them'. Oleander \m first past the post, tout a protest was entered for crossing Chronos, and after consideration by the Stewards ivas allowed/ Total £2OO. '.Dividend .£4. Haxdicav'Hack : Race of 15' soys,

, Second horse 2 bow, f mile, jas Maparaft BrookMd,. Bst 71b, 1 W. Btriiig'siaiavarstau, 78t121b" 2 F. Hood's Mark Twain, 7st 41b 8

On the weights being declared, Oleander,. Chronos, May Queen, Whakarere,; Slinter, and Speoulator dropped 'out, the 'starters being in addition to the place winners, Wee Jim and Waitahi, Wee Jim got a bad start, and although he pulled up a lot of lost ground was not able to do anything, Brookfield, .despite liia penalty, winning by a length. Total £l9B. i 'Dividend,JG2;os. l. ? f: h Flyino Handicap of 25 soys. " Second horse S.EOYB, J mile.j " ' J. Macara'sFrolic Gat 121b ... 1 F. Martin's-. Akalea Bst. 51b 2 T. Thompson's Little Scrub, Bst 121b' - ... ; -9

This; ; wag-'bne 'of the'best races/ Akatea and Little Scrub making all 1 the 'running ■ until tliti : straight. was relished, wheniFrolioVcame through spleiididly, winning amidst considerable excitement. Total X 215, dividend£3 Bs,,;V': r :• Handicap Hack Race, of 15 soys, Second horse 2 sovij'l mile. J. Haxton'a. Wee Jim, Bst 1 J. B. Eaton's Orleandor Bst 121b 2 E. Buckeridge's Chronos Bst 121p ,3 There were six starters, Wee Jim led from the start aud kept the jlead right through, Orleader and Ohlfonos being m close attendance,- and the rest nowherei Total £172, dividend £ll Is,

GitAND Stand Handicap, of 25 sots, second, horse 5 sots,; 1 mile, J. Macara's Frolic, 7st ilb '. „ 1

K, MoKenzie's Torohuuga, 78t,„. 2 I*.; Martin'sAkotea,Bsfc,,, ,„ 8 : Tauberenikau also started as the light weight, carryiug Ost 101b. Akatea did. not get away with the others, but put ou a splendid spurt andwassoou level .withr Frolic and Torohuuga.-; All the borees kept together in the straight and' about sisiengths from home the two last named pulled slightly on Akatea, Frolic winning by a head 'amidst great excitement, it being generally admitted that this was the jprettiest Wei) of the meeting, ' Totalizator 104, dividend 12a.

Woodville Races.

The following . weights have been declared -for the Woodville Jockey Club's Autumn meeting■

Handicap Hurdles Thompson's ;War Cry list 61b, 'Jhrumaru's Eere lOst 51b, C. Hume's Zig-Zng'ipst, oil), Siromonds' Chester lOst ; .4lt>, Wi Jlatua'aPrincess 9sc l'2lb, Nolan's Nap *9st 61b,'Eeegan's Speculator Ost 01b, Bailey's Dawn 9st Clbi'Smitli'ii Orlutfa, 9st "'6lb, Julla' Scdgewick IfU lib, Honores' ltimberley fol oil, Cii|ib's Wairoa 9st. olb/ lllardicd's iHai'oid 9st 51b, Osborne's N..8 flat lib, Butler and Brown's Killarhey list 41b. Bracelet,: —Mrg gimraond's Chester list, Mts pebreeny's Emmet IQst 111b, Mfs Allardico's Harold lOst 91b, Miss Flake's Snipe lOst fib, Mrs Moody's The Ark 9st 81b, sfeLoyii< day's Pat 9st6)b. : Flying Handicap i—J.- MaMra's Brookiiold Paramur ?st, Gibson'a;P.6n aid 8«t 121b,JIarumaru'8 Rsp U l?)b, ftblto'j YetjcatQ Bet

61b, Biiick's Sliuter Bst, Dennett's" Lppoz 7st 121b, Loader's Lilliput 7at ■ 61b, Driborg'a Potapga 7at 61b, Ropehaa, Musketeer Ist, Green'o Sub* beam 7nt, MoKenzie's Waihom 7st, Munn's Swivel 7st, Eichard'e Argument Cst 71b,Bnckeridge's Chatterbox 6st 71b, Motiteith'a Woodv.ille Cst 71b, Thompson's (Meander 6at 71b. nebe/Sjßerguia.llst, Cribba N§ato«- .. korua > llTst,.(B&kei'id < g/8 Ofironos •103t-121b,Gibson ! 8»Donald'10Bl s lolb("'^' Wi Matuaa Princess lOat 91b, mond's Chester lOst 81b, Debreeney's* Emmelt 10at 71b, Allardice'a Harold lOst 41b, Lemon's Snipe 10st 21b, - Jull'b Bedgewick LOst, Tipera Matuaa Arawaloßt,Dennett'sCh»nce9stl2lb, , Munn's Swivel Sat 101b, Hunia't Tekuia 9st 91b, Keegan's Speculator . ; 9st 91b,' Loo 9st 81b, Green's Ross 9st 81b, Akers Amina 9st 71b, 9st 71b, Kemp Pot 9s|slb, / "Club' HandicapDennehey's Penguin Bst 101b, Cribb'a Ngatokorua Bst lOib, Buckeiitlge'a. Gbronos Bst' ; 91b, Macara's Brbokfield Bst Slb. jr. Wilson's Pyramus Bat 51b, Gibson's Donald Bst 41b, Wi Matuas Arawft 7st 51b, Dennett's Chance 7st, Munn'a Swivel. Cst 121b, Drlbergs Pctanga Gst 121b, Loader's Lilliput fist 9st, Neary's Wbakerore fist 81b, RapiWa Muskoteer Gst 71b, Hunia's Te liin» Gst 71b, Green's Ross Cst 51b.

Napier Races.

T A y/--fNapier, f"; ■' Free Handicap:—Whisper, Antelope, 2, Patchwork, 8. 2min4-othsecs.? >' Hurdles: —Raven,' 1, 'Waterfall,2, Argo, 8. Time, Bmin 21 l-sth sees, Div. JB'i; 10s. ? . The Sapier .Clip, .whicli was ruu at Napier yesterday, resulted atfollows■: Hilda, 11 Burd Helen, 2; Meta, 8. J Eketaliuna Spoirts-

The annual sports at; Eketahuna were kid yesterday in Parson's paddock,'juncier most; favorable, cir{) s. oumstances, the weather beiug all " that could be desired. ; About 200 persons, iuclading numerous Master, ton residents, were present, and a very onjoyable time was spent, Tlio following is tlie result of the various events 'Maidek, || ti'V

Simeon St.. Patrick's Ha.vdioap.~lst Heat. ((«) TOtawell ... 1

8r0wn,.., ... 2 Wallace 1 r jL Barry 2 T. Thompson ... ~, 8 Third Heat.

■ "Wallace • *...' • l ■ Thompson 2 Tidsjvell. ...... .... ? 8 , '. Wallace, 'scoring the largfeat'hnmber of points, was declared first, Tidswill second, and Thompson third, Slilb Handicap. Sullivan 1 . Carroll • ... 2

Eight entries. ..Time WALKING , For this race there were eight entries, and as the first Bis were disqualified, tho two last were declared' winners. ■ Tiiiio s■' Hum 80secs. OmcW Each:.

French 1 y•; t.;'. A* A ' HuRDiiES-440 YARDS. Jeremiah - i.. 1 . .. Wrestling.

Kumrner ■ 1: Dalton ... ......'?• jL."•' Biinpon also competed, bu{ ? retfjSff' with aii injured leg. , : ■ HoRSi; JUHFINO., ;.Thia event,' and also ' the tilliiij?, ' was ! won by a Palnatua horse, with Simeonaocond.-1' pJI „, 4 •.,,r • ;sj> A ball was''held Mvem&g, &. which was attended by about sixty ioilplea, and was one' of the moat successful ever hold in the distriot,

'British and Fore>gh 'Bible' Society, riie annual meeting of the Master* v tqn f Auxiliary - 6f i thoi above vraa held in St Matthew's Schoolroom last evening, the BevAV, E. Paige presiding, There was' a ! very fairattendance, and the platform was occupied by, the Keys H. T> B,A, (travelling "deputation); '%■ Bowse, and D. Fnlton, Tho Rev Itobjohns, .who was receded with applause/ :an} ■ i interesting sketch of the woik under« takeni by the Society throughout tho world, and ■, more particularly .of thv';,; ■ * Maori>work north! The address, wli!clr'' was listened to with interest Out, showed that during thepafet' year gre|fc 'progress had bien made by the . Society, and thatat the present time colpOrtago was maintained in Franco, ' Belgium, Norway, Germany, Switzer. land, Austria, Portugal, Iceland Denmark,! Poland,-'-"'- ' Russia, Turkey, Greece, Croto, Cyprus, Asia Minor, Syria, Palestine, Arabia, Egypt, Algiers, Morocco, Mauritius,. ,7 Persia, India, Ceylon, Malaysia/ ' Ohin«i Australia, South America, the West Indies, and lintish' North America,

The following, roport of the Master,-' \ ton branch was roadThaCommitte© "' 1 would first of all give thanks to Almighty God for the introduction into'this town of a tnovoment so admirably calculated to promote tha moral, and spiritual welfare of all ' classes of the oommunity, and one which tends to bring-together Minisn •ten and members of .thV diffeJeint. denominations upon the same'platibml to'conter upon matters the common faith, and to advance the inteestsj of; Christ's world. They feel assu'redthat by tbo v *'-' blessing of God nothing but good can ' possibly result from suoh a movement, This Society was formed in connection with the first virit of the Bev H, T, Robjohns (• Maslerton some few years iu tho town, done till the visit referred to in 1887, 'f Our last public meeting was held on the; 6th of April lasryear in the Wesleyan Church; on wbioh'oiicaaibn Mr Bobjohus gave a most powerful . and .interesting address, and exhibited spcoimensof some remarkable versions of Holy Scripture to a large audience, The collections oh tfie junday';;after.g % noon and on tho Monday ovening were $2 Bs, The following gentlemen woro 'elected to form a Committee viz: -Bev W. E, Paige (chairman); fiov W Bowse, Secretary; Mr E Foist, Treasurer; and Messrs B P Perry, J, Graham, J Frecth, M McGregor, B M Galloway, J Elliott/' and tiev D Fulton. Some three -or four, meetingsof Committee have been ! held tho year, but the attep. dahceshave been usually email," and on several occasions the meetings have lapsed. At a meeting, howover, held 9n September ftli, a conversation re tho'formation of an Auxiliary Society for Mastertou and surrounding tiij. trictsjtook place and tbeSecretiiry was deputed to make enquiries as; to tha necessary steps to be taken, »)}d at a sabfeijuont peew it wp '

T "',o v t "Tliafwe undertake the wapoMibility of carrying' out thifl' J new departure and make arrangements for opening 1 a depot' in' tLe town.' . But wo havo dejayed Uio^matter order to»,receive information' nnd advice,viiThe r Committeo feci assured that much greater support'might bo. obtained if sSW liidy frieiids woro to tako up tlio work of caiivaißsing for . regular iiiiiiual jsubscnbcra in connec-, lion with tho Treasurer., Trees havo fe>. been planted in this centre, ft branch of that tree whoso leaves are for tho healing of .tlio uationa, . May it glow i with our ! giWii tiriJ' 'Bitpply -tlw! • life-giving word to young and oldin nil parts of the' Wnivavajiui Valley. Tho Treasurer's slatemout was also read by Mr Fcisiffrom which it appeared that ho'mra over £5 in hand. Brief addressos were also given by those on the platform, after which tho following resolution was . proposed by the Rev D.\'Fulton, and . carried:—

" That '.tlie' Masterton Branch of the

i Wellington Auxiliary for.tlio British tW and Foreign liihlo Society bo hcncc- ! forth called tho l Masterlon Auxiliary of tho and . Foreign. Bitdo | ' Society." '. I The following oflicei'B wore then ! sppoinfed; for the etisnipg year:— j; President, Rev W E Paige; Secretary, 1 Rev W : Rowse; Treasurer, Mr E Feist; - Committee—Rev D Fulton, and Messrs B P Perry, J Elliott, J Graham, R M Galloway, J J Freeth, and DMcGregoh Other important. business haying *M>een transacted tho proceedings terminated .with ,tho usual votes of thanks. ; s ■' ' '

BKEVITIES.

Holiday over." " Wcnthor still fine, British and Foreign Biblo Society. Meeting last night. . Mastertoii Auxiliary formed. Bol'ough Council meeting to-night. Wnipoua- river to be again discussed., ; ; ' " J nek" Smith sentenced to fourteen days in Terrace Gaol for larceny of ft clock.., ■ ' i Why shouldu't a man's head spin if it wants to ? It is tho top of his % My. . ■ ' The rock on which the British Jndia 'Company's steamer Quotta struck has been discovered half a mile from whero tho vessel lies. The entries for the Canterbury

AgriculturalnndPaatoralAßSoci-ilion's .ram fair uumber 2949 raiha 1 and 40 Last year the entries were ' 2849 raui& and.l 22 ew«s. •• " " Prisoocr, you are charged with beating your wife, Don't you tbink you ought to he ashamed of yourself i" "No, I don'l, She's six inches taller nor me, and two stun heavier. If she had the jiluck of a mouse she'd lia' licked me easy,"