ANNUAL SPORTS.

Lyttelton Times, Volume LI, Issue 5575, 4 January 1879, Page 6

ANNUAL SPORTS.

JtiV/iIvXvAAAi ‘ These sports wore held on the race coure Hororata, on New Year’s Day, and tn gathering was one of the most suocessft ever held in the district. The committa during the wbter have greatly improved th ground; it is now completely fenced b, an a belt of trees of some two acres bextei has been planted on the nor’-west side. . saddling paddock has also been erected, and plough gallop made, which has been large! used by the focal trainers. A large numbe of visitors from the surrounding district put b an appearance at an early hour, and a one time there was folly 600 persons on th ground, all of whom seemed to thorough!; enjoy the day’s sport. The first race on the list, The District Flat was started at 11.30. There were ten entrie for this race. Bight faced the starter, wh< got them away well together. Don Juai took the lead from the start and was neve: headed, winning easily; Royal runnbj second. A good race took place betweei Napier and Glenalta for third place. Ttu next race was the District Handles; Trot, far which there were eik entries The handicapping resulted b Tizen stwtb; at the .post——Magic at 60 yards, Brosm’i Nellie to 100 yams, and the remaining thres harihg'lso yards start. Nell Gynne took th< lead, and gradually increased it, wbnbg by some 300 yards. For the Open Flat Race, one opd quarter mile heats, there were five entrio*; and four starting. The first heat waa a splendid race. At the turn into the straight Monhtab Dter and Waireka Dick came away. Taring neclT aod neck. Mountain Deer vruudag by a abort head. In the second heat Waireka Dick dame b half a length b advance of Mountab Dew. A protest was entered by Ur Markey which, upon oonsideration by the Committee, was tolowed, and the race "decided b favour of Mountab Deer. The nett race, the ladies Bone, was the race of the day. There wen ten starters, all of whom got away well together, passing the saddling-paddock all b a duster, which order was mabtoined all round the course. In the second round Don Tuan crept away, and won the race. Boy to bebg a good second. The nbxt race on the cards was the Open Hurdle Bace, for which there were seven entries. All cleared the first hurdle, but at the second hurdle Young Royalty fell, and rolled on hit rider, W. J. Napier, Wkbg his leg? The task all-got Well- over, Waireka Dick, Breezo and Stork keeping well together, all clearing their hurdles in fine style. The finish was a splendid race between Waireka Dick and Mountab Deer, both of whom were splendidly ridden, the result bebg b favour of Waireka Dbk by half a length; Shark, third ; Breeze, , fourth. She racing was wound up by the Consolation, for which there were five entries, Boyal taking first place. The men's sports were not so keenly contested os in former years, some difficulty bebg found b getting competitors to come forward. The various events were got off between the horse races. The refreshment department was b the hands of Messrs Culiford and Palmer, both of whom did a roaring trade. The dar was wound up by a “ Bans Ball” b the ereabg, at which there was a very large attendance, dancing being kept up with great spirit till daylight, and winding up one of the beet day’s sports held b the district, the only contretemps being the sad accident m the hurdle race. The cup was presented by Mr Nashelski, the whips and bridle by Mr White. Dntxsna Fist Race, 10 sots and Cup, second horse save entrance money, third a whip; entrance, ss. It nubs. lO stone. Mr Derrett’s b g Dim Joan, 4yn (Dorrett) 1 Mr Ward's b g Royal, 6yrs ... (Ward) 2 Mr Boutledge’s b m Napier, aged (Haines) 3 Mr Msffef’s g g Glen Alton, syn(Owner) 0 Mr Card ale’s b m Anrota, 4yrs (Wade) 0 I Mr Cordy’s bl g Petrel, aged (Watson) 9 Mr Chapman’s b m Malvina, 4yrg(Owner) 0 Mr Duacsn’e b m Petri, 3yrs (Owner) 0 Disteict Handicap lEot ; 8 sovs • second hone entrance money; third, whip • entrance, ss. 2 miles. Mr Fountaine’s Nell Swynne ... ... 1 Mr Manson’s Nellie ... ... ... 2 Him J. Vixen ... ... 8 MrMalfoy’s Sambo ... 0 j Mr Derrett’s Magic ... 0 Mr Brown’s Nellie ... 0 Osks Flat Race, 10 sots ; second horse, eotrasoe money; 10 stone. miles. Fm>s. Mr Markey’s Mountain Deer ... (Crook) 1 Mr Oardale's Waireka Dick ... (Wade) 2 Mr Jebson's Cioth of (Jold ... 3 Mr Shank’s Frow ... ... ... 0 I.APXKa* Ptksb, 12 sovs and purse; 2 miles; 10*t 5 second horse, entrance money; third, bridle; entrance, 6s. Mr Derritt’s Don Juan ... (Derritt) 1 Mr Word’s Royal (Owner) 2 Mr Ron Hedge’s Napier ... (Haines) 3 Mr Moffej’s Glen Alton ... > (Owner) 0 MrCordysPetrel ... ... (Watson) 0 Mr Cardale’s Aurora (Wade) 0 Mr Sleemau’k Breeze ... (Pearse) 0 Mr Napier's Young Royalty (Osborae) 0 Opes Hcedle Race, 10 sovs; second horse, entrance money; entrance, ss; miles ; 6 hurdles. Mr Oardale’s Waireka Dick (Coward) 1 Mr Mackey's Mountab Dew (Brines) 2 Mr Napier’s Shark 3 Mr Bleesnaa’s Breeze ... (Pearse) 0 Mr Smith’s Belfast Joe ... (Smith) 0 Mr Adams’ Joe (Adams) 0 Mr Napier’s Young Royalty (Napier) 0 CoesOlLATiou, 5 son; 1$ miles. Mr Ward's Boyal .„ ... 1 Mr Jebson’s doth of Gold ... 3 Mr Oardale’s Aurora ... 8 Mr Duncan's Pearl 0 > Mr Rutledge's Frow 0 Men’s 8 poets.

05E Mils Race ; entrance, 2s 6d. First prize, £2 10s ; second, entrance money. W. Brown ... I J. Walker.. ... 2 Adams, Burets, and Derrett, also ran. 440 Yaaps Bags ; entrance, 2s 6d. First prize, £llos j second, entrance money. Bgaa ... 1 Cunningham 2 Mangia, Derrett, Adams, and Walker also ran. Sack Race, 100 yards. First prize, 15s; second, entrance money. W. Brown 1 H, Frestidge 2 Eight others ran. Tmtownro tbs Hammhb. First prize, £1 ; entrance, 2s 6d. M'Ftar 1 Chapman 2 Tkylor, Morrison, Hobbs, Smith, and Friot also entered. High Jump. First prize, £1; entrance 2s6d. M‘Betk (sft 3in) 1 Creaswoll 8

SHEFFIELD AND tVADDINCXON. These sports were held iat Shefflald oa New YearisDay, in a paddock kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Flanagan. -The old accommodation boose which stands in one comer of the paddock was utilised as a publican’s booth tod refreshment rooms, which was, presided over in an efficient mannerly Mrs Flanagan- There wa# a good gathering of people, and the weather was very favourable. The sports were opened with— Max’s Hcnnia Exon, 440yd a, six flights, Bft fliahigh. First prire, £2 j second, 41. wTaobuison ... ... ... I £L A. Knight ... ... ... S These were four entries in this race. Bobinson took the lead and maintained it throughout, followed by H. A. Knight andW. Adami, Bara’ HtnsDZA Back, under 16 years, SSQyde, four flights, Bft high. Kiat 4 l» seooodTlOc. T. Bobmson ... ... :... 1 W.O’ahaoaeey 2 CaumovßiCS, 100,200, aodSOftyds. Each race to be decided by point*, the first gaining 8, second 2, and third 1 point respectively. K»tpnie,42> swxmd, 41. IOOyd»~D. C. M'Betn, 1: Brown, 2j Wfl* 200yds—D. C. MUeth, lj Brown, 2j Wil* lime, 8. D.C.M*Beth 1 S. Brown 2

Bussing High Jump, \ for men ; fink pn*e £1; second, 10s. H. A. Knight ... • ■■• « W.Jebson There were fire entries in tin* The reenlt wm—Kmght, > 7iin. •„ After thu Knight h*d toother jump, end clewed with ease sft. At this juncture Mr Pease took the children under his control, end by his untune exertions succeeded in entertaining them bj distributing confectionery, lollies, and small money prises for racing, Ac., thus giving great satisfaction to the children, parents, and especially the Committee, who experienced the benefit arising from being clear of tne children on the course. . Rttksikq High Jump, for boys 5 first pme, 16s ; second,7» fid. G. Hobson ... ... .... I T.Bobbson ... ... 2 . Btnvstso Long Jcur for men—first prise £l{ second, 10s. H. A. Knight ... ... ; .v 1 W.Eobinson ... ... ... I, There were six entries b thisevent, and the jumping, as before, was wamlyoontested. The crowd became quite enthusiastic. We must State that the jumping of Pike and M’Olelland deserves special praise. , RossihhlibSG Jump for boys—First pme, ’ 15s * serond, 7s fid. ? T. Bobinson ... ’ ... I

G.Holton... ;.. ..... ..i. 2 ; In this we had four entries. Bobbson took the lead Cosily, and the contest was between Hobson and O’Shanasey, which was decided after'five- mofejnmps m favour of Hobson. . lira's OPBJr Hmidir, 1 mile— First prise, £8; second! £L . ■ < ■ ■ • W.Adams...' •'■ ’’ ... 3 ~ Seven, entries, handicapped at follows• B. Brown, Scratch; W. Adams, 'syds; M‘Beth,lo yds; ; and the rest 25 yds, W. Jebson tod ficboefieldsuccumbed before much real runnbgwas done.: Ifcwas elear after the third bp that M'Bcth had the race, Adams running well behind him, followed by tod ‘Robertson,'' though: behind, oame -b gmeiy-: : •. “ , . Hop, Step, akd. Jump— First price, 15s; second, 7s 6d. Bt J ... ... 1 W. Bobinson ... ... ... 2 , KTe entriM, and like the ireet of the jump'dhatiPed'V'-'»“ I *“° ’entered.' , ; THSSB;hESOKD Bace - PSrst prize, £1; second, 10s. Wilbuns and Willis ... ... 1 M‘Nae and Brown ... ... 2 Adams and Bobertson came b first, but by the decision of the committee they were disqualified, as they came b with the knee tie off.

Bora* Handicap, under 16 years; 300 yards — First prise, £lj seoond.lo*. Butterfield. ... . .... ... 1 T.Bobinson ... ... ... 2 Mabbisd Man’s Handicap, 200 yards; up to 25 years scratch, and one yard for each year over 25. Burst prize, £1; second, IQs; third, ss. . Williams ... ... I

Lilly ... ... 2 J. Brown ... ... ... ... 3 Williams, scratch; Q. Willet, 5 yards; Broomfield, 5 yards; lolly, IQ yards; ’Harrison, 13 yards; .Brown,~2s.yards. Williams came in with ease to within ten yards of the winning post. Brown fallowed, but Lilly, who was close behind, gave a good sport and came, in second. All-podbs Bscs, 80 yards. First prize, ids j second, ss. Beid ... ... .... 1 • Bobertson.;: 2 Whbklbakbqw Back, 50 yards. First prize, 10s; second, ss. Brown and Land .„ I T Beid and Bobertson * 2 This was . rather an am using race, as we had to substitute mem. for - borrows, the barrows propelling themselves with their: hands. ‘ ; : " - j . Gibus’ Bacb, under 16 years, SO yards ;.- first prize, 10s; second, ss; third, 2s 6d. ,; S. Hohmal : 1 . M. Hobson 2 . JE. Brown ... ... ... 2 1 Mabkiko Women's Back, 100 yards; first; prize, £l; second ids ; third ss. j Mrs Cogan { Mrs Harrison ... s 2 I Mrs Williams ... ; ...! 8 Hobbus Race, 100 yard* j feet prize,' 15s ; second, 10s. I Land ... ... ... ... l ..., !

M. West ... ... .2 ; Oil} Mah’b Race over 50 years, 100 yards ; I first prize, £1; second, 10s. , | J. Armstrong ... ... ... 1 j WlFox ... ... ... ... 2 | BoTti' Race under 12 years, 100 raids. 3. Willis ... ... ... .., 10s I B.Barr - .. r 7s6d W-Hryden ... ... 'Carter ... ... ... ?s6d 1 Brown ... ... ... ... ... Is ' Cokbolatios Race, half a mile; first prize, j £1; second, 10s. i W.'Adams ... ... ... 1 ! M. West ... ... 2 This event concluded the sports, and. all: seemed rrelliatisfied withtheir day’s enjoy- 1 ment. The Various items «n.£he programme were>weU congested, and during toe whole or the day’f sports not one wordof ness passed between.any cd. the -competitors | andthe judge,eo that the sports 1 without any ihterapUoh whatever,; : ,®ei Committee adjourned to Mr Flanagan's Hotel 11 -and there distributed the prii^afterwhioli 1 a dinner was laid. / Mr Wadding proposed a j hearty toast to Mr and Mrs Flanagan, which i was seconded by I/bitT and drunk with mnsi-j cal honours. ■