GREYTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE SPORTS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 4979, 19 March 1895, Page 2

GREYTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE SPORTS.

(From Oar Own Correspondent), The above Sports was held on the Recreation Reserve yesterday, The ■weather was exceptionally fine, giving lovers of out-door sport an oppor*A tunity of being present. ThisW opportunity was taken advantage of by large numbers from Masterton, Carterton, and tho other townships in the district, and about mid-day there was a large representative gathering present, About 11 a.m. the procession, consisting of the various brigades, headed, by the Brigade Band, marched from the Post Office to the grounds, The total amount realised in gate money, etc., amounted to about £3O. Everything passed off very satisfactorily, and during the whole day the public were most orderly, One special feature was the total absence of any rowdyism or drunkenness,and the Brigade is to be highly congratulated for the wise courso adopted in prohibi ting the sale of intoxicants. The credit; of prohibiting the sale of intoxicant!) on the Reserve is reaM due to M:c Sam Haigh, who is * member of the Reserve Trust, and some montJis back a motion of his was carried', to that effect. A refreshment booth, under thjw management of the Brigade, viftt well patronised during the day. SF also was a, fruit stall run by Mr Fred Muir. | The grand-stand was crowded wiiJi visitors, and proved a pleasant resiort for tho tired folk, and also liao! the effect of breaking the monotony usual at these gatherings, viz., that of so much moving about. The band rendered selections of music at intervals.

Tliero were two starting machines on the ground, one patented by Mr J. Lewis, the other by Mr 6. Humphries. Both these ingenious contrivances wci:e given a trial, and gave the utmost satisfaction., Mr A. L.Wubster acted as starter, and performed the duties well, and worked energetically all day. He was ably assisted by Messrs S. Haigh, A. Gallon, and G. Lackland, I cannot help mentioning one matter that I hope the management will check at any future gathering, viz,, that of keeping back the crowd of spectators who will persistently congregate inside the courso while the events are being run. The Secretaig| (Mr J. K. Hornblow) deserves ® compliment of praise for his courteous manner to all, and for the way he carried out his arduous duties. Messrs Heage-ty, P. H. Wood, H, Morrison, J. Cooper, and Capt. Dud. son (Carterton), Capt. Pickering (Masterton Municipal), Capt. Danieil) Masterton Volunteers), and Capt. Maguire (Greytown), also , Lieut. H. Duff deserve special thanks and praise for their valuable assistance in carrying out their various duties. The following are the events and their results Maiden Race (open)— First prize 10s, second ss—E. Cook 1, A. Maguire 2. This cvont brought out eight competitors, the running boing fair. Sack Race—First prize (hat) given by Mr Shearer-C. Webb 1, H. Greathead 2 (necktie and 2s Gd). Three entered, Braggins coming third. This oyent caused much fnn. Engine Competition, one man-A First prize, medal and W.F.C silver teapot, second Mr Bauer's trophy, third cake—E, Cook 1, (time lmin 2 8-ssecs), Zillwood 2, (time lmin 24secB), Stinson 3, (time lmin Msecs), Nine members competed in this event.

220 Handicap (open)— First prize £l, second 10s—VV. H, Baillie 10yds, 1, H. E. Danger, scv., 2. A field of nine started, and a good swift race resulted.

Boys' Race, under . 16, 220 yds Handicap—First prize 7s Gd, second 2s Gtl-J, Parker 1, J. Dockery 2, Five boys entered for this race, resulting as above. High Jump (running)—Firstprize 10s—Jairo (Native) 1, Five competitors, the jumping of the Native being much admired.

Firemen's Race, 220yds—First prize lady's hand-hag, second pipe (Mr Fabian's), third tea tray (Ah Chong)—H. Greathead, 12yds 1, L, Humphries 2, A, Wilton, 12yds, 3, Seven firemen competed for thisevent,

Bicycle Race (maiden), 2 miles—, Firstprize medal, second Mr Bath'ejß biscuit jar—Frank Roydhouse Clias. Ordish 2. Three competitors, Fred Hawke coming in at the finish.Had the bicycle kept more iirm r there is not the slightest doubt, that the last man would liayo been first Boys' Boot Race, novel—First prize trophy, second Bs—W, Cook 1, V. Thompson 2, Four boys entered and all ran well.

Engine Competition, 3 men—First prize medal, second 3 pairs boots, the prize of Messrs Baillie, Hebley, and Mrs Snowshall, third 3 firemen's belts, Mr Lewis' cigar case, pipe, etc., for last team—Fireman Hobman's team (Greytown), 1,. time, 38 l-ssecs; Duff's team (Grey--town), 2, time, 39 3-ssecs j Municipal, 43secs, 3; Fireman Lewis' teanu for being the longest secured the l fourth prize.

100 Yards (open), first £l r second 10s—H. Danger ser., (Native), 1; J, Johnston, Byds, 2. This raco brought out 10 sprints > and was a fast race, Danger awl Johnston running well. Bicycle Handicap, 2 miles, first prije medal, second trophy value 10s 6d—Frank Roydhouse, scr, 1, Ordish, 20yds, 2; F. Jones, witKw 'soyds start, came in a good last. Engine Competition, 5 men, first prize Mr Hillier's cupand2ss,second, pipe, clock, 2 pairs -rases, and umbrella, third, 5 pipes and half pound of tobacco—Lieut. Fisher's team l (Greytown), 1, time, 38 4-ssecs.;; Lieut, Duff's team (Greytown), 2 Masterton Volunteers, 3, time;, ilaecs. Old Men's Race, over 40, firs# prize, bag sugar, second, small tin' tea—Mr Ayles 1, Mr Dixon 2, Mr' Hugh MoMaster 3. Consolation (open) Race, 220|yards first prize, 15s, second, 7s 6d—Fred Jones 1, Jairo 2. W. Harris was the only other competitor. Fireman's _ Consolation Race, 220 yards Handicap, first prize, pair : trousers made to order value 27s (Mr Playle, tailor), second, (Mr Young, tailor's cloth), L, Humphries 1, A. E. Gardener 1 R, MoAlpine was the only other competitor. Several children s races were rmJji at intervals during the day. W In the evening a large gathering assembled at the Palace Hall where asocial and dance was held. The Mayor (Mr J. D. Heagerty) presented the prizes to the successful competitors.' in the fire brigade events and congratulated each recipient. Messrs Smith, Maguire, and Varnham, supplied the d'anee music. Hornpipe and Step -Daiice competitions took place during the evening, Mr G. Hyland wininng -the former : and My W. Malone the'latter. '