BOXING-DAY.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2569, 27 December 1888, Page 2

BOXING-DAY.

Tiiichk was glorious weather yesterday for all the outdoor amusements which had been provided in various parts of the Waikato, Hamilton presented a very lively aspect during the the morning with tlv; numbers nf holiday-seekers about the streets, and loaded vehicles of all descriptions conveying i-ight-seers to the sports. Many private picnic parties, preferring the sylvan retreats in the neighbourhood, were also wending their way to spend the day in quiet enjoyment. The trains brought a fair contingent of excursionists to the grounds at Claudeland*, and took on others to Cambridge for the races held tiiore.

HAMILTON ANNUAL BOXING-DAY SPORTS. The sports at Claudelands were attondod by about three hundred people, and they passed off very successfully and quietly. The excellence of the place for sports was apparent to all, with the straight for foot races and the splendid accommodation afforded by the sp.icious grand stand, which was particularly appreciated by the ladies and children. The paddocks also for horses were a decided convenience. All the events were keenly contested, the trotting race especially gave great zest to the day's excitement. There was a little too much delay in starting the different competitions which tired the patience of spectators, otherwise the whole day passed without a hitch. Mr Hutt's brass band, from Ngaruawuhia, was in attendance, and looked well in their uniform. They have improved greatly, and their playing was very favourably commented on by the public. The following are the results of the various evmils : — Bovs' Rack, under 12, 100 yards.—L. Harwood, 1; (i. Dodd, 2. Maiden Flat Rack, 120 yards.—J. Wright. 1; T. Connolly, 2. Hamilton 1 Oui\ l»t. stage, 100 yards. This event was run in two heats, which resulted as under.. First heat: Brady and Broth, dead he it: O'Neill, 3. Secjnd heat: Wtight, 1; Jones, 2; McDermotfc, 3. Final heat : Brady and Booth, dead heat; O'Neill, 3. Brady won the run off for the dead heat with a walk over, B ioth having sprained his ancle in the hurdle race. Handicap Hurdles, 120 yard?, Kusabs, 1; Reed, 2; Wright, 3. Booth and Wright both fell, and the former sprained his ancle so severely as to prevent his running in any other race. Hamilton Cup, 2nd stage, 250 yards.— O'Neill, 1 : Wright. 2; Jones, 3. Half-.mile Handicap. — Turner, 1; Hogan, 2 ; Hammond and Reed, dead heat, 3. This was a very closely contested race, the finish causing much oxcitement. Tiiottin'g Rack, 3i miles.—Merry (175 yards), 1; Flirt (125 yards), 2; Spanker (400 yards), 3. There were eleven starters for this, and for the first two rounds Spanker kept well ahead, but in the last round Merry came well away, and won with a good deal in hand.

Hamilton Cup, final stage. SGS yards.— O'Neill, 1; Wright, 2; Junes. 3. The points for the cup were scored as follows : — Ist., (J points; 2nd., 4 points; 3rd., 2 points; and the result was therefore: O'Neill, 2 firsts and one third, 1-1 points, Ist. ; Wright, 2 seconds, 8 points, 2nd; I'.i'iidy, 1 first, 0 points, 3rd. There was a lot of delay in starting the final for this event, as on going to the post it was found that some individual had kindly shortened all the handicaps, thus giving the scratch men a better chance. The distances, however, wo o all measured afresh, and after a lot of trouble with a couple of men, a good start was effected. Footballers' Rack, 110 yds.— Connolly and Kusabs ran a dead heat for this event;. The result of the run-off was : Connolly, 1; Kusabs, 2. Boys' Rack, under 10, 150 yards.—C. Jones, 1: R. Dodd, 2. One Milk Handicap.—Hammmd, 1 ; Turner, 2 ; Harrison, 3. The finish in this race was very Rood, Turnei spurting splendidly in the lust 20 yards, but lie was unable to overtake Hammond, who won by a couple of \ards.

Two Hundred Yards Handicap.— Walke r , 1 ; Yeoman, 2, Handicap Hurdles, 440 yards.—Ryan, 1 ; Harris, 2. The scratch man Harris ran gamely in this race, and overtaking Reed, the limit man, at the last hurdle, ran into second place. Ryan, who took the lead shortly after the start, was never caught. Consolation Handicap, 150 yards.— McKinnon, 1 : Brady, 2. This was won easily by McKinnon. SYDNEY SQUARE SPORTS. The foot sports held on Sydney Square, Hamilton East, yesterday, were a decided success, so far as the attendance of the public is concerned, as between 4fD and 500 people were present on the ground, and great interest was taken in the different events. The splendid band of the Hamilton Light Infantry were present, which added greatly to the day's enjoyment. The following are the results of the different events :— Maiden Race. —H. Smith, 1; G. Keep, 2; O. Robinson, 3. Won by a yard. Grand race. Boys under 12.—Proctor, 1; Kenny, 2; Meredith, 3. Ten started for this event, which was won by two yards. Hurdle Race.— 1\ Crosby, 1; L. Harris, 2; T. Crosby, 3. Won on the post. Splendid race. Four started. Girls' Rack.—Radford, 1; Edmonds, 3 ; Annett, 3. Won easily. Half Mile.—G. Keep. 1; Robinson, 2 ; Ryan, 3. Won easily. Five Rtarted. Boys' Under 10.—M, Quick, 1; C. Taylor, 2 ; M. Wilson, 3. 300 Yards Race.—W. Winter, 1; C. Robinson, 2; L. Harris, 3. Won with something t" spare. Six started. Trottinv, Rack.—Williamson's Shoeclip, 1; Gaudin's Sabena. 2; Bastable's Qxeenie, 3. Won easily. Seven started. Mile Rack.—Bowen, 1; F. Crosby, 2. Won by ten yards. Four started. High Jump.—P. Crosby, t; Honana, +, This resulted in a tie. Height, sft. 4in. CATHOLIC BAZAAR. The Catholics held a bazaar in the Oddfellow's Hall yesterday, which was visited by a laiye number of people of all classes. The hall was tastefully decorated with ever greens, ferns, flowers, etc., and presented a very pretty appearance. A fair amount of business was done during the day, the different tables being well patronised, The stalls were presided over by Mesdames MuGarrigle, Taylor, McGrath, Cassidy, and a number of ladies from other districts. A considerable quantity of goods was disposed of by Art Union. Father Fox was present during the day, and gave all the assistance in his power to make the affair a success. SALVATIONIST PICNIC. The Salvationists, at Hamilton, held a picnic in Mr Jolly's paddock, at the Lake, yesterday, and the beautiful weather made the Lake and the green fields and mountain scenery thoroughly beautiful. Special boats wero put on the Lake, and the opportunities for enjoyment were made the most of.

GLASS-FIRING. A number of members of the Hamilton Light Infantry took advantage #f the holiday to complete their class-firing, and some excellent scores were made, the weather being very favourable for good shooting. CAMBRIDGE RACES. The Waikato Jockey Club's races were run at H-iutapu on Mr Allwill's course. There was a fair attendance. The following is a summary of the events Hanijicai* lluitDi.ESof 20sovs. Mr C. Weal's Joe 1 M> Burnside's Pijii 2 Mr Windsor's Wideawake 3 Patch al.-.o started. Britomarte was scratched. Pipi led tho first round. .Job came np at tlio back of the course, and won easily. Nov fx Race of 20sovs. H. Stretton's Kismet 1 Mr Burnside's Agent ... 2 Mr Wiley's Plato 3 Won easily. ISoxixg-Day Handicap, of 40 sovs. Mr Booth's Earnest 1 Mr Weal's Haricot 2 Mr Cuasen's Parnell 3 Mararoa and Success also started. Leila was scratched. Earnest cut out the running, with Parnell on his quarter for the first mile and a-half, when Haricot came with a great rush, but was unable to reach Earnest, who won easily,

Ski.uni; Stkispi.kohasb of 20iovs. Mr T. Carr's Fairplay ... ... ... 1 Mr IJ.dgleish's Britomart... ... ... 2 Mr WeatheriU's Fisherboy 3 Pipi, Joe, and Wideawake, also started. Tlie horses all got well away together. Cuming to the first hurdle, Jcie went at it with hin head dirvn. struck heavily with his knees, and landc/l heavily on the other side. The jockey (C. Weal) pit clear, but Jon was sn badly injured that he had to be pulled "tf the course, when it was found his neck was broken and ho had to Vie destroyed. Pipi also came to grief crossing the road the first time, and was never in the race after. His jockey Rot a very nasty full and lav insensible for about an hour. Fair|ilayand J3cilomai't raced in company, crossing the road the second time lint on coming to the hurdle next the stand Fairplay ran off but was brought on quickly again and jumped the hurdle, giving chase to Britumart the second time round, caught up to him at tho third hurdle from home, taking the fences in fine style, and eventually won easily, li'isherhoy third. The CAMBitmurc Stakes, of 25sovs. Mr J. Livingstone's SignPss, 7st. ... 1 Mr U. Cussen's Parnell, 7st. Gib. ... 2 Lupin, Masher, Haricot, liuggy Mare, Quail and Success also ran. Earnest, Black Joe, Mararoa, and Leila were scratched, Parnell led up to the straight, whore Signess passed him, and won easily. Handicap Trotting Race of 20sovs. Mr Carter's Polly, (5 sec) 1 Mr McMillan's Oi'r Boy (30 sec) ... 2 itr E. B. Cox's Merry Loo ((i5 sec.) ... 3 Janette, Retrenchment, Dandy, Fanny, Colonel, and Dinah, also started. Doctor and Milly were scratched. This wai. a very good race, and the handicap was satisfactory, as tho event proved.