AMALGAMATED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES SPORTS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XI, Issue 3717, 23 January 1891, Page 2

AMALGAMATED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES SPORTS.

The sports held on the Park Oval yesterday under the auspices of the Amalgamated Friendly Societies were not such a success (as far as the attendance went) as the promoters anticipated, probably owing to the many attractions of importance in Wellington and elsewhere, and it was not till after noon that the people began to congregate in anything like numbers. The days proceedings were to have been opened with a procession headed by Pearson's Band, but at the last moment the project was abandoned, and as a number of people were waiting to see the procession this may in a measure account for the paucity of the attendance at the commencement of the sports. The course was in very good order, and under the able direction of Mr E. H. Waddingtoo, secretary, and a large staff of officers. The numerous events were got off without any hitch at all, the decision of the judges in every instance being taken without murmuring, and no protests • being being lodged. The event of the day (the Anniversary Handicap) was won by E. Darley, who was fortunate enough to score three firsts, thus obtaining the possible number of points. Darley is a promising young runner of whom more will probably be heard &t future gatherings. The second money was won by R. Langton, who showed out well with two thirds and a second. W. Brannigan and R. Wallace tieing for third place. Brannigan, who is a stranger in Masterton, proved himself to be a game runner and made a big struggle for what honors he did win, but there is no doubt he was too heavily handicapped to give him a chance or he would have given a better account of himself* The mile Walking Handicap turned out a thorough sell owing to several who had entered not starting. Three started, but the third man quietly walked out before he had gone half a dozen yards, leaving Annan and Hart to stroll gently round and scoop the pool. According to the rulesjas there were three starters first and second money had to be given, and when number three dropped out the onlookers saw the joke and joined the artful peds in the laugh against the Committee. The sack and obstacle races caused the usual amount of fun, but the greasy pig chase was a trifle tame, the pig being neither large nor particularly nimble. The publican's booth under the direction of Mrs Ottaway, and the refreshment and luncheon booths managed by Mr Mr Wickens were well patronised and appeared to be doing good business. The following are the detailed results in the order gone through :

Maiden race—lst 20s, 2nd 10s, 3rd

R. Langton 1 P. Freeth 2 H.Perry ... - 8 Novel race—Boys under 15 years. Ist 10s, 2nd ss, 3rd 2s 6d. R. Jackson 1 Webbe 2 Tinsley 8 Three Legged race—Boys under 15 years. Ist 15s, 2nd 10s, 3rd ss. Brunton & R. Jackson 1 Bernard and J. Jackson 2 Hurdle Handicap—Ten hurdles, 220 yards. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3rd JEI. E Pelling (15yds) ... 1 0. Perry (12yds) ... 2 T. Thompson (15yds)... 3 Very good race. The whole of the competitors taking the hurdles well. Obstacle Race —Youths under 18 years. Ist 20s, 2nd 10s, 3rd ss. Galloway 1 Brunton 2 Half-Mile Handicap—lst £2, 2nd £1 3rd 10s.

R. Wallace (scr) ... 1 T. Thompson (30yds). . 2 P. Freeth (35 yds) ... 3 Boys Race—under 12 years, 100 yards, First 7s 6d, second ss, third 2s 6d. O'Leary 1 Darrocn 2 McEwen 3

Anniversary Handicap—2nd event, 220 yards. Special prizes, first 20s, 2nd 10s.

E. Darley (12 yds) ... 1 R. Langton (12 yds) ... 2 R. Gray (14 yds) ... 3 This event was well contested and at one time it appeared Lang ton's race, but Darley came through with a splendid spurt winning amidst applause. Girl's Race—under 12 years, 100 yds. First 7s 6d, second ss, third 2s 6d, R. Billington 1 L. Reardon 2 E. Billington 8 100 yards Handicap—First 30s, second 20s, third 10s. E. Collier (8 yds) ... 1 K. Langton (6 yds) ... 2 Sack Race—Youths under 18 years, 150 yds, first 20s, 2nd 10s, third ss. G. Jackson 1 A.Gray 2 G. Gunther 3 Friendly Societies' Handicap, for members only—22o yds, first JE2, second £l, third 10s. W. Brannigau ... 1 11. Wallace ~. ~. 2 Sunuex ... ... 3 Anniversary Handicap, 2nd event 440 yds, special prises, first 20s, second 10s. Darley (20»ds) ... 1 Wallace (sc) 2 Langton (20) 3 Walking Handican, —One mile, first 30s, second 20s, third 7s 6d. Annan 1 Hart 2 Old Men's Race,—Over 55 yrs, 100 yds, special prize, suit of clothes presented by Messrs C. Smith & ; Co. Eagh 1 Sewel 2 Walker 3 One Mile Handicap,—First £3, second £llos, third 15s. G. Welch (45) ... 1 Wallace (scr) 2 Parker (87yds) ... 3 This race brought out several starters, but most of them dropped out before the distance was run. Wallace appeared very fagged and only just lasted to second place. Parker, a new man, created a favorable impression. Greasy Pig,—Prize 10a and the pig. H.Welch ... ... 1 Anniversary Handicap,—Final event, 120 yds, special prizes, First 10s, Second 10s. Darley, (7 yds) ... 1 Brannigan (scr) ... 2 Langton (7 yds) ... 3 150 yds Handicap,—First £2, Second £l. Third 10s. Nomination 2s 6d. Darley, (9yds) ... 1 E. Collier, (12 yds) ... 2 jkauriigan (serf ...3 J

Consolation Handicap—For all beaten competitors, 220 yds, Ist 20s, 2nd 10s, third ss. Neilsou 1 R, Gray 2 J. Booth 8 The Tug of War was omitted.