TENUI NOTES.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XV, Issue 4919, 7 January 1895, Page 3

TENUI NOTES.

(From Our Own Correspondent). The Tenui Annual Athletic Sports wore held on Now Year's Day in Mr wkvßaleigh's paddock, kindly lent for • ' tho occasion. Rain threatened, but liko many troubles met half-way, ended in nothing, and tho New Year was entered upon with fine weather; towards evening a few shower's fell. Tonni Sports are becoming more popular and more numerously atton- ' ded every year. Visitors front the adjoining country districts came into the township very early in the day, and everything gave promise of a most enjoyable holiday. Picnics in various parts of the ground were giveu by some settlers, and all the parties seemed to thoroughly enjoy themselves. The refreshment booth was in tho bauds of Messrs Hancock and Nowcombe, who waited upon their patrons in a very efficient manner, whilst Mrs Owen lmd the publican's booth. Every event on a good programme was capitally contested, largo fields facing the starter, as many as thirteen starting for the 100 yds handicap, and ten for the 220 yds handicap. Tho intervals between eucli event were too long, and it was late before the programme Hi -was finished. The Committee should see that events follow each other quickly, or the meeting is likely to be a drag, especially as there is no instrumental music at our sports. It would be as well, too, to rope olf a track for liuishitig the wees, as the spectators crowded the straight and somewhat interfered with the competitors, who had to dodge in and out to find the (ape. The jumping ami wrestling contests could have been better witnessed had they taken pl.K'j within ropes. The Maypole Dance, under the supervision of Mr R. P. Johnson, well-known in Wellington for his skill in training children for that interesting and picturesque dance, was a great success and materially added to the pleasure of the day's outing. Miss Sehofield was elected " May Queen," and Mrs Nicliolls, one of the oldest lady settlers in this district, crowned her with a beautiful wreath, The dancers looked very pretty in their white dresses and coloured sashes. Mr Johnson was heartily applauded at tailie conclusion of each dance. Maiden Race, 220 yds. Ist, 30s; 2ndT. H. Thompson's bridle. Ronald Owen 1 J. George 2 Hkiidi.es, 220 yds, 9 hurdles, 3ft 6in. Ist, 25s and Henderson's Medal; 2nd, 15s. F, Nicholls 1 G. Oliver 2 R, Owen ... ~,. 3 B, Collerton ran. Nicholls won easily. Rowwise High Jump, Ist, 20s; 2nd, Elliott's spurs. W. Mulvay, scr, oft 2in 1 F. Nicholls, 2in, sft liu 2 11. Disher, Gin,4ft llin 3 Mulvay jumped well, and F, Nicholls surprised everyone. He is a splendid jumper all round. lOOyds Handicap. J. Smith, 6yds 1 W. Owen, 6yds ... 2 13. Collerton, 6yds ... 3 Ten others ran. A splendid race, start Two orthree not hearing flßTthe gun, which hung fire, 9 Mariiied Men's Race Handicap. Ist : W.F.C.A., value 45s ; 2nd, i Hannah's boots, 12s (id. ] F, Dillon 1 j J. Smith 2 ] R, Disher 3 j T. Berry and D. Speedy also ran, j 220 yds Handicap, Ist, £O3 and Os- | home's trophy; 2nd 15s. i A. Hibbell 1 , W.Owen 2 , F. Nicholls 3 Seven others started. A good | finish. Running Long Jump, Ist 20s; • 2nd Townsend's spurs. F, Nicholls,(scr) 18ft Gin 1 G. Oliver, (6in) 17ft Bjin 2 Collerton, (18in)17ft 7|in 3 \ Three others competed, Cumberland Wrestling, 11 stone, i Ist 31s Gd and Williams' Prize, ; 8s fid; 2nd 15s, . F. Saxon, 1 A. Hibbell 2 J. George, .... 3 , Three others competed, Splendid : tussle for strength, no science, i fefeMCT 440 yds Handicap, Ist, 31s 6d and yMUm Mason's Prize 8s 6d; 2nd 15s. i J, O'Connor, (15yds) 1 F. Nicholls, (sci) 2 Three others also ran. Nicholls lead within three yards of home, but foil, ftiid O'Connor passed him, Hor Step and Jump Handicap, Ist, 20s; 2nd Carpenter's 7s 6d, F, Nicholls (scr) 42ft, 7in 1 Collerton, 2ft6in, 38ft 9in 2 J, Wingate, (lft 6in).,. 3 Thrpe others competed. Boy's Race, (under 12) Ist, 7s 6d 2nd 2s 6d. W. Collerton, 1 J. Watson, 2 About 20 ran. Mile Walk Handicap, Ist, 30s and Hancock's prize value 10s; 2nd 15s. J. O'Connor, (scr) 1 F. O'Connor, (80yds)... 2 Tliree others started. Won easily. ' Youth's Race, under 16,15t 12s 6d, 2nd ss. A. O'Connor 1 F.Beck 2 J, Sehofield 3 r About 18 ran, iwJMiLE Run Handicap, Ist 555, and and Co's box cigars, 15s, 2nd '. Murrays 20s, 3rd 10s. J. O'Connor, scr. ,„ 1 J, Bimie, 30yds 2 F, O'Connor, 80yds ,„ 8 Two others started, Protest entered against the second man was not upheld. & Putting the Stone, Ist 20s, 2nd 7s 6d J. Smith ... 1' •L.Wright ... ... 2 Girls Race, under 16. Ist Eaton's prize. 2nd 6s. . E. Harvey 1 M, Southey 2 About 20 ran, Cumberland Wrestling, heavy weight, Ist 40s, 2nd 15s, D. Wright 1 A, Groves 2 Two others competed, Wright won easily. Girls' Racej tinder 12. Ist James / Wickena' cake, 7e od, 2nd 2s 6d. A - C. Collerton ... ... 1 "w, A. O'Connor 2 Consolation, Ist 30s, 2nd 10s. Bernie, ecr 1 W, Owen, 4yds ... 2 Two others'competed. Splendid race, 1 Bernie winning by a yard. 100 Yards for amateurs Only. a F.' Jlnlton : j deadheat ' C. Martin andip.'Rogers also,ran. , The beat race of the'day. , The "New Year "\yas ushered in ; with greal ppirijitiy Bpme 'fifty larrikins, who had been celebrating tte (lea.th.9f the "OjdYeai'r witlispmetiling Btronger t]jan the JJev. leitt'sj potion, ' They serenaded the town-,

ship armed withkeroseno tins,Bticks, nnd squibs, and called at every convenient liouso soliciting "fire-water" to make them indifferent to the entreaties of their victims, who were disturbed about 2 a.m. by noises and sounds more hideous and diabolical than all the cries of wild beasts in an African forest. Woebutide tho unfortunate housoholder who dared remonstrate with them, nnd who refused to give them what they demanded. One resident had the audacity to withstand them, and his house was bombarded with sticksand squibs, nHd armed with a long stick, in his nightshirt, did this bravo man, single-handed,call on these mohawks to desist nnd go away. They pushed and jostled him, but he would not bo denied and gavo as good as he got. For some time it was feared that he would bo snuffed out.

Three houses, occupied by three of the most respectable settlers, in each of which was a sick visited in turn, and because the husband of one would not-encourage these kindhearted and peaceable young men, his house was attacked, and the roof rattled with a fusilade of tins,sticks, and stones. In spite of his entreaties these lambs would not go away until they were tired, If this is a Tenui custom the sooner it is discontinued the better it will be for all. Certain license is tolerated at certain times of the year, but when it becomes a nuisance and likely tocreatea breach of the peace, it is time to check it.

011 Friday morning Dr. Dawson was thrown from his horse, which was fresh, not having been ridden for some time, and dislocated his wrist.