RAGLAN ANNUAL SPORTS.

Waikato Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 2890, 22 January 1891, Page 2

RAGLAN ANNUAL SPORTS.

This anunal sports, which should havo been held on New Year's Day, but in consequence of the unsettled of the weather were postponed until I' riday, the Kith inst., took place on that date, and a good number of settlers, along with visitors, were present during the day. It was lino throughout-, with the exception of two or three passing showers, though a nold southerly gale was blowing all day. The sports, which began at 11 a.m., consisted of the following events, each of which was well contested : — 100 Yards Maiden Rait..—lst pu/.o 15s, J. Oliver; '2nd prize ss, Naki. Handicap, for boys under 15 years.— 1-t mize 10s, Herbert Sutton ; 2nd prize

Os, Jesse Cogswell. 100 I'akds Novel Race.—lst prize 7s hd, W. Bishop; 2nd prize 2s lid, H. Falwasser, Hau-Md.k Handicap. —l*t priaot'l 10.-, J. Swan ; 2nd prize 10<, Mold. Swan won easily. 100 Yards Giki.s' Rack, under 10 years. —Ist prize ss, K. Loanc ; 2nd prize 2s Od, B. Moon.

150 Yards Handicap Hurdles, over Jl (lights of hui dies.—lst prize i'l, W. Bishop ; 2nd prize 10s, I'. Crosby. Sack Raws, 100 yards.—lst prize 10s, W. Bishop; 2nd prize ss, H. Faiwasser. A close race, causing considerable excitement.

150 Yards Handicap, for boys under 12 years.—lst prize 10s, Kaungaiti ; 2nd prize ss, tMoon. One Mile Handicap.— Ist prize t'2, A. Falwasser; 2nd prize 15s, J. Swan. Maohi Woman's Rack, 150 yards.—lst prize os, llangiama; 2nd prize 2s lid, Kangi. Ladieb' Bracelkt Handicap, 300 yard». Ist prize gold bracelet, value Jt!3 12s tid, the gift of tho president, R. C. Matliias, Esq., (county chairman). 2nd prize silver brace let, value £2 10s.—J. Calvert (uoininated by Miss Wallis), 1; E. Falwasser (nominated by Miss M. Moon), 2. This might be said to have been the event of tho day, and created great interest throughout the race.

Thrice-]jE<;i;ed Rack. —Ist prize 30s, W. Bishop and Punga ; 2nd prize 10s, H, Ful wasser and E. Falwasser.

150 Yards Handicap, for Committee. - Ist. prize gold modal, presented by Mr H.irker. .Tama-. W;,U;>; 2nd jinzo silver medal, R. La frobo. A well contested close race.

7'i'g or YV'aii, Maori v Pakelia, prize i' 2. —The rope having boen stretched, both the natives and Europeans contesting took their places, and exerted their utmost efforts to draw over their opponents, the pakeha proving iu both heats (after a very gallant effort on tho part of the Maoris) tho victors. Tho result was received with great chetrincr. AQVATIO sroias. Canoe Race.—lst prize ill, L. Johnstone's crew ; lind prizo 10-, Huii. This race caused great excitement and \va? watched liy tho spectators with event iuterest. The first canoe won easily, The uocond and third canoe made aeallant race, luit the ouo man canoe, llori, at last got, the lead and came in necond. itHKAsY Buom. L'rizo, 15d.—Tho boom, which wan woll greased, and vc-y slippery, as the various Competitors soon I . J'.id outi, wad huiijTr out frjni tho old wharf. At its end was placed a small Hag, which had to bu brought ashore. Again and again did each one seeking the prize slip into the waters below, to tho amusement of tho .spectators. L. Johnston at last secured the prize. Everything passed off well, and tho various events were well competed for, and those taking part in tho races doing their utmost te secure the prizes. Tho annual sports ball took place in the evening, being held in the Public Hall, ll iglan, a good number of those present dating the day staying behind to attend, and dancing was kept up until the early morn.