TUESDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. THE CARBINE CONTEST.

Waikato Times, Volume XIV, Issue 1211, 3 April 1880, Page 2

TUESDAY'S PROCEEDINGS. THE CARBINE CONTEST.

A friendly carbine match between 15 members of the Naval Brigade »md 13 of the Waikato Cavalry was fired at the Shortland butts at 7 a.m., and resulted in a victory for the Navals by 169 points, the scoren being: respectively 086 and 517. The conditions were: Ranges 200, 300, and 400 yards ; seven shots at each range. The te iras were under the eomm tnd of C.vpt. Wildman and Lieut. Rutherford. THE CRTCKIST MATCH. A match between eleven of the local crirkot club ami au equil number of the W.iiUato Civ ilry cime off at Firawai the same day, pLiy commencing at 12 o'clock. The Thames team was captained by Mr Crump, and Corporal Wix>d (of t|w

Hamilton Contingent), did duty for the Cavalry. The latter won the tob«, and sent Parr and Mackintosh, to the wicket*, George Spencer and Gray handling the leather. Runs came but slowly, and soon both wickets fell to Spencer, Bond who followed being run out for a nought, and W. Hunt lowering his colors to a ball from Gray, also without scoring. Tho captain then took the bat, and made a most determined stand, putting together by all-round hitting the respectable score of 16 before h6 was caujjht by Murphy off Munro. The rest went out for comparatively little, and when the last wicket fell the score stood only at 65, 27 of this number being extras. The Thames team then went to the wickets, Spencer and Lawless facinur the bowling of Wood and Bond. Spencer had a very short life," however, being caught by Bond off Wood without scoring. Lawless pub together a score of 7, and was despatched in the bame manner. Eg"intou then went in ;in<l made 6, when he wjs caught b/ Pilling, a>rain off Wood's bowling. Murphy contributed 13, Youni? 9, and Steodman 11. the rent going out for very little. With 17 extras, the total score stood at 68, thus beating the Cavalry by ju->t three runs. The game wai played in the centre of the racecour.se, concurrently with the races, the players pausing to watch each event. The following are the scores : —

CAVALRY. Parr, b Spencer . . . • • 3 Mclntosh, b Spencer . . i W. Bond, run out .. o W. Hunt, b Gray ... . . . o J. Wood, c Murphy, b Mnnro . 16 Hears, not out ... . • • 5 Pilling, b Spencer .. . . . i McFarlane, b Spencer . 5 F. Bond, run ont ... . .4 Ellison, b Munro . . . . o Shaw, c Munro, b Gray .. . . o Extras... ... . . . 27 Total ... . . . 65 THAMI S. Spencer, c Bond, b Wood ... . . o Lawless, c Bond, b Wood . . 7 Eijginton, c Pilling, b Wood . 6 Murphy, b Ellison ... . 13 Young, run out ... ... . . 9 Gray, run out . . .2 Turner, b Ellison . . o Steedman, b Wood .. . 11 Crump, b Wood . . o Munro, c Hunt, b Wood . . 3 West, not out . . . o Extras ... . .. 17 Total 68

Tl££ RACES AT PARAWAI. In order to afford amusement of a kind appropriate, to a cavalry brigade, a number of the Thames residents, cheifly Volunteers, organised themselves into a committee for the purpose of holding a race meeting at Parawai. Their efforts were so far successful that they raised £70 by subscription, the whole of which sum, less a few pounds for necessaiy expences, was divided amongst the winning horses. The principal events were confined to troop horses, and the result was an excellent day's racing, the enjoyment of which was participated in by the visitors and Thames citizens alike. The weather was delightful, and the course, which is a good one, was in excellent order. The events too, were all well contested, and unlike what very often occurs at more pretentious meetings, every horse was started to win. About 1000 persons visited the Ground in the course of the day. The arrangements of the Committee were excellent, and no hitch of any kind occurred. His Worship the Mayor acted as judge, Sergt. Waters as starter, Trooper F. Pilling as clerk of the course, Mr D. Coleman as clerk of the scales, ieuts. Kirkwood, Johnson, Corporal Wilkinson, and Mr M. Casey, as handicappers, Mr T. Fenton as Secretary, and Col. Lyon, Major Jackson, Lieuts. Cravin, Perry, Messrs Parr, Darrow, Spender, Hogg, aud Strange as stewards. The first race was the Maiden Cavalry R*ce of 6 soys, second horse 1 soy ; for all troop horses that have never won public money , entrance 7s 6d ; distance, li times round the course ; aged horses to carry 1 1 st. ; slbs allowed for every year under six years. Mr R. Selby's Canute, 4 years .. 1 Mr W. Cussen's Cocky, aged . 2 Mr E. H. Kollv's d iV aired 3 Mr McDonalds No Name, 4 yrs o Charlie started the favourite, but he was soon collared by Canute, a good race succeeding between the latter and Coclccy. Cauute however di\3w away at the finish, and won by two or three lengths, although he was carrying a stone overweight. Hvndicvp Cavalry Hurdle Race of 10 soys, second horse 2 soys ; twice round the course ; over 6 flights of hurdles, 3ft Gin high ; Entrance 10s. Mr C. Rrindle's Loafer (aged) list iolb 1 Mr E. H. Kellys Misfortnne ( 5 years ), iost slbs .. ... 2 Mr R. Selby's Canute,(4 yrs), iost 71b 3 Mr C. Limmer's Tommy, (aged), lost o This was a very interesting race. Canute took the lead from the start but unfortunately he balked after going round the course, and his place was taken by Loafer who thence had it all his own way, winning easily. Canute ran well, but lost in getting over the hurdles. Misfortune ran well and came in a good second. Thames Gup Handicap, of 10 soys., second hor.se z soys. Three times round the cour3e. Entrance, los. Open to all hors s. Mr Garland's Emu, 4yr% Bst iqlbs . 1 Mr Dono\ <in's Sweet .Briar, 6yrs, Bst jibs 2 Mr Taylors Eelii»c, .ujed, 9St iolbs . o Mr Hoskin's Snowstorm, syrs, Bst .. .0 rhi<, the principal event of the day, created considerable interest — opinion being- prettily divided as to tfn chances of the several horses. Eclipse started j with the lead, but and Emu soon advanced aud passed her, though in the second round she drew up a^ain to second place, but shortly afterwards dropped out of the race. Snowstorm aLo pulled up, being considerably overweighted. The race then lay between Emu and --weetbriar, the former coming in a winner by several lengths. Emu was very well ridden throughout, and behaved admirably, and the result of the race was received with much enthutdasin Maiden Cavalby uukdle Race, of 8 soys., second horse 1 soy. Twice round the course, over sir flights of hurdles, 3 feet 6 inches high. < ntrance 7s 7d. Same conditions as first race. Mr Tyson's Derby, 6 yrs ... 1 Mr MeF.irlanc's Fidget, 4 yrs . .. 2 Mr Reach's Hravo, 4 yrs . ... .3 Mr Nicholls Laxerock, 3 yrs , ... o Mr Kelly s Misfortune, 5 yrs .. . .0 Mr Rowes Fury, aged ... o Mr Campbells Bell, 5 yrs . . . .0 Mr Limmer's Tommy, aged . . . . 9 Ihere was not much excitement over this race, as Derby had it pretty much his ovrn way all through. The second \ horse also ran well, and took the hurdles in <?nod style. The others performed bu" indifferently. Oepn Handicap Trotting Race, of 6 soys. ; second horse, 1 soy. ; four times round the course ; no weight less less than list ; entrance, 10s. Mr Allwill's Blackthorne (aged) scratch . I Mr Wrights Roy (aged), 150 yards .. ..2 Mr Pearson's Minnie (aged), 100 yards . 3 Mr Carter's Paddy (aged), scratch . o Mr Strange's Pet (aged) 275 yards . . o This was a >call good race, though it lay practically between Blackthorne and Roy, both of which went well. Blackthorne especially was in splendid fettle, and showed his superior qualities by quickly travelling the distance between himself and the leading horses,aud winning. Paddy, the well-known horse, did not appear to be in good racing style, as lie broke frequently, and was* out of the race. The winner was ridden well by his owner, Sergeant Alwill, of the Cambridge Tjoop,

Handicap Cavalry Race, of 8 soys.; second horse, 1 eov.; twice round the course; entrance, 10s. Mr Pollard's Derby (aged) list r Mr Garland's Emu (4yrs), iost 7lbs 2 Mr Smith's Gwladys (syrsj, ost 7lbs o Mr Brindle's Loafer (aged), gst 7lbs . . . o Loafer was scratched. Derby went away with the start, followed by Gwladys, this position being maintained for about half a mile, when the latter was passed by Emu, and in this order they went round to the winning post, all three being close together at the finish. The Consolation Handicap, of 5 soys., was won by Mr Taylors Eclipse, with Fidget second. This race brought a very pleasant day's meeting to a close. I

THE CITIZENS BALL. Invitations had been issued through Major Jackson to the members of the Waikato Cavalry and those of the Auckland Artillery who could find it convenient to remain, to attend a ball at the Academy of Music in the evening, and at the appointed hour the majority of the Waikato visitors put in an appearance. The h 11 was beautifully and appropriately decorated in military style, festoons of banners hanging across the room, while the walls were similary adorned. A milit try band, under- the leadership of Bandmaster O'Sullivan was stationed on the gallery, and provided admirable music, while tbe stage was set apart as a refreshment room, the catering being under the supervision of Mr Forgie, who fully sustained the reputation he has gained for himself in thi3 respect on the Thames. Nearly all the prominent citzens of the Thames were present, the majority being in uniform. Altogether there were several hundred present, and the lai'ge hall could hardly afford sufficient accommodation for the cloud of dancers who took their places every time the music struck up. On all hands the ball was admitted to be one of the most brilliant assemblages ever held in the district.

THE MVYOR'f> DINNER. On Tuesday the principal officers of the Volunteer companies present at tbe Thames were entertained by the Mayor and M iyore>s at dinner. A number of the more prominent citizens were also present.

DEPARTURE OP THE CAVALRY. On Wednesday, a little before noon, the Cavalry mustered near the Pacific Hotel previous to taking their departure for home. It was originally intended that troop* should start at 8 o'clock in the morning, making the Waitoa the same evening ; but, on further consideration, it was determined to stop the first night at Pneroa as the place likely to afford most efficient accommodation for the whole body of the Cavalry, the more especially as the le-'ideuts of that place had expressed a desire to entertain the visitors at a dance in the Public Hall. Accordingly Colonel Lyon and the ladies of the party left Grahamstown by the steamer Te Aroha at 9 a.m. for Paeroa, in order to meet the Cavalry there in the evening. When the Cavalry had assembled, Major Jackson, on behalf of the troops under his command, addressed a few words to the Mayor arid Major Murray, who were present, for the very great kindness he and all the visitors had met witb at the Thames. He was sure they would never forget the kindly manner in which the whole of the Th iraes people had acted towards them. He then called for three cheers for the inh ibitants of the Thanr-es, which was heartily responded to. Major Murray and the Mayor responded, and spoke in flattering terms of the visitors, both on parade and in the town, and rejoiced that the efforts made to entertain them had met with their approval. Three cheers were then caLed for the Waikato Cavalry and Major Jackson, and enthusiastically yiven. Major Jackson then briefly addressed the men. and expressed his satisfaction and pleasure in the manner in which they had conducted themselves. Turning to the officers, he sai.l he intended remaining in the Thames for a few days longer to see borne of the holes in the ground, and inspect the b-itteries and the Big Pump, l-le would therefore hand over his comm m<\ to Capt. Jtuncim m, an officer in whom they all had confidence. To him he wouLl only say: Take all necessary precautions, and if the worse come, take as many men back to the Waikato as yo.i cm. ( \pplause.) Tim c cU«u- wer. h artily given for the gailint M^api, and "•• order "sections right" haying been give.', the Troop mav;hei through the town, halting and cheering a» the different hoi elb at which ihev had bee'i b.lleted. A large number or tue inhabitants turned out to witness th departure of their visitors, and the streets were decorated as on Saturday. Lieutenant Denby, of the Engineers mounted and in uniform led the way, followed by the Cambridge band, which pi lyed several selections in splendid sty c ; the men filling up the intervals by singing " Auld Lang Syne." In the suburb of Parawui bunting was flying .at several of the houses on the line of route, and large numbers of the inhabitants, principally ladies, had assembled on balconies and housetops to wave an adieu to the parting visitors. These demonstrations were returned with hearty cheers from the Volunteers as they marched slowly past. Near the entrance to the Parawai racecourse a halt was called, and the men partook of refreshments, including beer, lemonade, biscuits, ice, generously provided by Mr A. Hogg, After partaking freely of this hospitality the troops reformed, and Captain Runciman thanked Mr Hogg for his very thoughtful act of kindness, and called for three cheers for Mr Hogg, which, it need hardly be said, were given with great heartiness. Mr Hogg, in replying, said it gave him great pleasure to do what he could to make their visit enjoyable, and he then wished good-bye and a pleasant journey. Several gentlemen on horseback accompanied the Cavalry as far as Kirikiri, where further refreshment, provided by the Thames people, was partaken of. Captain Ruuciman then called for three cheers for Lieutenant Denby, who had so kindly accompanied them as guide so far, and, this invitation having been responded to, Lieutenant Denby briefly addressed the troops. He said as he had welcomed the coming so he would speed the parting guests. It was with very different feelings he saw them depart from what ho had experienced u hen they came. Then he was glad —now he was sorry. However, he only trusted that the visitors had been as much pleased with their trip as the Thames people were to have them as guests. He could not find words to express what he wished to say to them, and he would therefore only add that he wished them " God speed." Lieutenaut Denby on retiring was greeted with another round of cheering. At Warahoe, Mr Carrick, Secretary to the Citizen's Ball Committee, and the last of the gentlemen who had accompanied ua out of Urahamstown, reined in to return, and, as he turned and rode down the line, the troops halted and gave three vociferous cheers for the Ball Committee and Mr Carrick. We were now clear of the {)lace, where all alike had received more kindness than the most exacting could have desired, and everyone joined in expressions of regret that the visit could not have been longer. Better testimony than this to the kindly, generous-hearted conduct of the people of the Thames could not have been offered. Nothing that could be done to make the \ isit pleasant to the Waikato people lmd been omitted, and the residents of the Thames may rest assured tb»fc tho liveliest feelings c|