THE SUMNER FETE.

Press, Volume LVI, Issue 10262, 3 February 1899, Page 6

THE SUMNER FETE.

Yesterday Simmer gave another gala. The weather was magnificent, and the crowd quite eclipsed any gathering Sumner has yet had. (Jar loads ol people streamed down at vnuiuu. uiue- i. ' iie day and until even-

in*, They did nc all stay the day out. The\- came an'l vrcs*, but there was continually a very t irq . ••.rowd thronging the beach, rocks, and Sumner catered for them excellently. *here were land sports, sailing races, swimming exhibitions, and a hundred and one other things. v rhe beach presented quite the appearance of an English or American watering place. There were swing rides, donkeys, bathing machines, three~shies-a-peimy men, pitch and toss men, the cheap photographer, and booths for apples, oranges, and cakes, to say nothing of summer drinks. All enjoyed themselves, and the sand seemed alive with people. A baud discoursed alternately sentimental and lively strains of music, while an energetic and thoroughly successful secretary (Mr W. Bergh) kept things going. His duties were as multifarious as Pooh Bwh's, but he literally took off bis coat and worked the livelong day. The sea was perfect, tinted green and blue in the sun, till ft seemed alive aod smiling, so calm was it. Very many took advantage of its rippling smoothness to bathe. The races were exceedingly good. Following are the results : — . Sailing Race (rating): Water Lily, 3hrs 30min, 1; Waterwitch, 3hra 30min 35sec 2Pahki, 3hrs 34mra losec, 3; Pareora, 3hrs 35min, 4. Handicap Sailing Bace: Patiki, Bmin, I (snrs 4mm 30sec); Pareora, lOmin, 2 (ohrs 4min 388 ec); Waitangi, 15min, 3 (ohrs omin 50sec) • VVaterwitcti, scr, 4 (ohrs smin SOsec); "Water I«iJy, lmin, 5 (shrs 6min 503 ec). cJI Flat Hw "iicap-First heat: R. Stok©3, Byds, 1; S. German, syds, 2 Time 8 3-sth sec. Second heat: R. Walburton' ssec, 1; \. Marriott, Bsec, 2. Time, 8 l-sth sec. Jinal heat: Walburton 1, Marriott 2 lime, Bsec. * ■75 Yarde Flat: L. Ford 1, P. Flutey " 75 Yards Girls Race, under 17—Miss Rose iidwards 1, Miss Moseiey 2. 75 Yards Flat Handicap (amateur): E. Benjamin, syds, 1; F. A. Lukey, 2yds, 2. C B.'. Look 3yds, and H. Killner scr, also started Time, 8 l-sth sec. ,r Ma^Fr ied Wom ea's Race (50yds): Mrs Rowe 1, Mrs Wearn 2. Swimming Race (50yds): F. W. Woodward, 17yds, 1; J. Sibbald, 12yds, 2; W. J. Byrne, Quarter Mile Bicycle Handicap: E. A. Wall, scr, 1; G. Porter, 18yds, 2. There were eleven other starters. Some amusement was occasioned at the finish as the men were unable to pull up, and Wall dasned headlong into the sea. Jime, 32sec. Residents' Handicap: S. Monck 1, L. Partridge 2. Dot&ey Race (Men's): J. Milne 1. This was the most amusing exhibition of the day. Half Mile Bicycle Race: G. Porter, 35yds, 1; V. Rucuie, 70yds, 2; J. Grant 3. Eight others started. No time wa-s taken. 103 Yards Flat Handicap—First heat: S. Jerman, 7yds, 1; W. Tidyman, Byds, 2. Time, 10 2-sth sec. Second heat: T. Atkinson, syds, 1; J. Milne, scr, 2. Time, llsec. Final:' S. Jerman 1, J. Milne 2. Time, llsec. 100 Yards Plat Handicap (open): P. Benjamin, 6yds, 1; F. A. Lukey, 3yds, 2. Residents' Handicap, 100 yards: Lawson 1, Bamford 2. Old Men's Race, 100 yards: Mr Parish 1. Ladiee' Race, 75 yards: Miss Edwards 1, Miss Moseiey 2. Dressing Race: W. Tidyman 1. Second Married Women's Race: Mrs Wearn l.Jtfrs Harper 2. xhree-Legged Race: Thompson and Atkinson 1, Sciimshaw Bros. 2. Sack Race: J. Gardiner 1, E. H. Haywood 2. Pick- Iback Race: Thompson and Scrimshaw 1. Committee Race: G. Lee 1, W. Massey 2. There was also ari exhibition of ambulance stretcher drill b- the Summer Fire Brigade. In the evening large numbers of people went to Sumuer. There was a concert at Drew's paddock. Songs were given by Messrs Reed, Petersen Bros., and Geoghan, recitations by Mr D. Ryan, a cornet solo by Mr Derry, and musical items by Messrs Post and Hall.