ALEXANDRA.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXV, Issue 2873, 11 December 1890, Page 2

ALEXANDRA .

Boxing-oat Sports.—That Christinas is drawing near is plainly evinced by the number of subscription lists that are brought to the notice of all and sundry, for tho carrying out of the various sports and festivities to be hold hero and in tho adjacent districts. The sports held hero annually on Boxing-day have invariably been largely attended, surpassing all others. This in a great measure is no doubt attributable to the fact that attending our races costs far less money than going to the amusements of other settlements, where there is gate money to pay. Here Putor brings his wife and family in carts and waggons from all round, and there is a re-union of old friends who only meet once a year, and who make the occasion a picnic and races combined. It remains to be seen whether the action of tho committeo was judici ins in registering the meeting und»r the Auckland Jockey Club rules. Many think not as it will prevent some from entering their horses, as of old, " Just for tho fun of the thing," as they will think twice about entering against horses trained for the business. As, however, natives, who principally suppoit our races, aio real lovers of the sport, it will perhaps make little difference to them. It is intended to erect a grand-stand for the accommodation of tho ladies, and granted Hue weather, a good day's sport can bo relied upon. Tho committee have been fairly successful in their canvass fur funds, aud the Cup race has been raised to ,„0.

Christmas Tube.—The amusement of our young folks is also, as usual, to bo provided for, aa subscriptions are solicited for their Christmas tree. As this is undor tho management of Mrs Aubin, Mr W. Chappell, and the young ladies of tho settlement, its success is assured. Dj;ath oi' Wktehe.—At Whatiwhatihoo last week died To Watero, a well and favourably known native The usual tangi, which lasted some days, took place, and on Saturday his friends removed the body to Kaniwhaniwha for intorment. Wotero was one of tho owners who sold tho farm now the proporty of Mr Noblo, and a small pieco of ground whorothe deceased's father is buried, was roserved on its sale for a burying ground for tho hapu.