ODDFELLOWS' ANNIVERSARY.

Cromwell Argus, Volume XI, Issue 574, 9 November 1880, Page 5

ODDFELLOWS' ANNIVERSARY.

The Loyal Cromwell Lodge of Oddfellows celebrated their tenth anniversary on Saturday afternoon by a series of outdoor sports on the flat adjacent to the Park. The forenoon did not give promise of seasonable weather, and it was it one time feared that a postponement would have to be made. As a result of the threatening appearance of the morning, a good many members of the Lodge were debarred from coming in for the procession. From noon, however, the wind abated, the sky cleared, and the brethren began to muster. A bout two o'clock the procession, numbering about 40 members, headed by the Volunteer Band, emerged, from the Lodgeroom and paraded the town, thence to the sports ground. The handsome, regalia of the members and nice Lodge property set off the procession to advantage, and the whole effect was very pleasing. Arrived on the ground, no time was lost in getting the sports under way. The entries for each event were good and the sport first-class. The Lodge officers were indefatigable in their efforts and were thoroughly successful in the day's proceedings. The Band at intervals played lively music, and opportunity was taken by the lads and lasses to enjoy an alfresco dance. During the afternoon there was quite a large muster of people on the ground. Below we give details of the sports : 100 yds Handicap Flat Race—First prize, 20s; 2nd, 10a. James Goodger, 1; W. Richards, 2. 12 entries.. Wheelbarrow Race (Blindfold)— First prize 20s. D. Hutton, 1. Seven entries. 200 yds Handicap Flat Race—First Prize, 20s second, 10s ; third, ss. G. Goodger, 1; W. Simpson, 2; D. Hutton, 3. Nine started. Hobble Race, 100"ds—First prize, 20s; second, 10s. D. Hutton, 1; D. Robertson, 2. Eight entries. 100 yds Handicap Boys' Race (from age 12 to 14)— First prize, 10s; second 5s ; third, 2s 6d. Geo. Luscombe, 1 ; T. Goodger, 2; John Robertson, 3. Ten started. Four legged Kace, 100yds.—First prize, 20s > second, 10s. D. Hutton, 1; W. Marsh, 2. Seven entries. Hop-Step-and-Jump—First prize, 20s. G. Goodger, (36ft 3in) 1; F. Uenham came next the winner with 35ft lOin. Bell Race—Prize, 20s. W. Marsh, 1. This event created great amusement, and was won after a good deal of dodging. Consolation Handicap Flat Race, 100 yd—s prize, 20s ; second, 10s ; third, ss. Jas. Robertson, I ; W. Simpson, 2; E. Murrell, 3. Mr J. Wrightson officiated as handicapper for the races. A dance took place in the evening at the Athenaeum Hall. There was a large attendance and the enjoyment wa3 thorough, the only regret being that the time was necessarily so limited. Altogether the Oddfellows' tenth anniversary was not the least successful and pleasing, among those that have gone before.