ODDFELLOWS' ANNIVERSARY AT WAIPAWA.

Daily Telegraph (Napier), Issue 3491, 14 September 1882, Page 3

ODDFELLOWS' ANNIVERSARY AT WAIPAWA.

The ninth anniversary of the Loyal Abbotsford Lodge, 1.0.0. F., M.U., was celebrated at Waipawa yesterday. The day was a glorious one, tbe weather being all that one could desire. From early morning visitors began to pour in, and by noon the town presented a remarkably lively appearance. Bunting was freely displayed all over the town. Tbe several stores closed at 12 o'clock, in order that those employed therein could take part in the festivities. At about 1 o'clock the Waipawa brass band, performing a martial air, led tbe way from the Oddfellows' Hall to the sports ground, which is situated at the rear of the Empire Hotel, where a number of athletic games •were contested. At 3.15 a procession of members of the order was formed at the hall, and, preceded by the band, marched through the principal streets of the town, and back again to the ball. Here three cheers were given for the band, and the members then adjourned to dinner, which was got up in first-clase style by Mr H. Carson. About sixty persons sat down, , and after doing " ample justice," &c, the usual loyal and other toasts were proposed and honored, the who proceedings passing off without a hitch. In the evening a ball took place, at which there was a good attendance, and dancing was kept up with spirit till early morning. The ball-room presented a very bandsome appearance, being tastefully decorated with flags and evergreens. On the whole the present anniversary must be considered as the most successful of any yet held in Waipawa. During the day the members of the brass band were repeatedly commended for their very improved inßtrumentalisation since their last appearance in public. The following are the results of the athletic sports: — Boy's Race, 100 yards (under 14). Bone 1 Bennett 2 Men's Race, 300 yard?. K. Arthurson ... ... ... 1 P. McGreevy ~. ... ... 2 Two others started, but were soon out of the race, which was won easily by Arthurson. Boys' Race, 100 yards (under 11). First prize, pair of boots, given by Garrett Bros. McGreevy 1 McDougall 2 Vaulting with Pole. A. Nichols 1 H. McGreevy 2 Boys' Bace, 150 yards (under 15). Bone ... ... ... ... 1 Wells 2 Men's Race, 440 yards. K. Arthurson ... ... ~. 1 P. McGreevy 2 Two others started. From the style in which this event was run spectators were inclined to believe that the positions of the winners were arranged before the race was started. Boys' Race, 100 yards (under 10). McGreevey ... ... ... 1 . MeDougall 2 Hop, Step, and Jump, for men, H. McGreevy ... 1 P. McGreevy 2 The first prize in this contest was a suit of clothes presented by Messrs Combs and Co., who are just about starting a branch of their drapery business at Waipawa. Running High Jump. First prize, three pairs of sheepshears presented by Mr Ben. B. Johnson. H. McGreevy ... ... ... 1 P. McGreevy ) £ N. Carmichael j Boys's Race, 100 yards. Britten ... ... ... ... 1 Baker 2 Buffers' Race. Prize presented by proprietors Zulu War Exhibition. Ben. B. Johnson 1 Reuben Harris... ... ... 2 Stephen McGreevy 3 Andrew Logan 4 This raGe caused a great deal of amusement, each ped. doing his best te jostle his opponents out of the race. Mr Johnson, being the best jostler, won the prize.