THE HOLIDAY.

Marlborough Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2049, 3 January 1887, Page 2

THE HOLIDAY.

— j———— Lovely weather ushered in the new year in Alar borough and crowds of h-iii—-dij lnuV'rs con d be seen in all dim--, lions Tills railway excursion trains were weli lllled and the various steamer trxeur sion trips fc > W'e lingtoif and Port U nder - wood wore fairly patronised. Vehicleswith pleasure seeking occupants lhied the* roads espeeia y 'bo ro:id,f.o Pieton —and. altogether the div v/a/ ’thoroughly on.— joyed. At. Blenheim iTie ecu wo of attraction was the CALEDONIAN SOCIETY’S CARSIVAL in the annual gathering which tock p'aeo in Mr W id tor Litculiold’s large pad.‘ioek in Waltff-sTeefc. The- number of p.-o-T.e on ■ i. ■ {pound waa estimated -,t IAOO, b i , oi.o of the _ largest ; nheriaas O? ti kuid ever held in MarlSyjrouah. 'i h . Committee had their apu AutmejiU > Aiia-iged that the various•ivvii's .n '-'j programme were carried out. without fh« sina : ‘c;t hitch. As showing i 1.0 growing imeres: taken in thi Society’s , piJ M a large ni mber of competitors earner Ao.n v.-trious pws of the Colony to try thc-r ; u»'C3i with local men. These-Mr-wiwrs included runae s, wrestlers,, i.mce a, Tha Society’s piper Mr Pe’.i.r Alao ional i performed during the <lO-y p: yiog selections of Scottish music :.nU ably relieved by Mr JamtsM.;of Spring Creek to whom the y oyjht to be indebted tor his v,Tui»:ar-- ' ssismn.. . An awning wasih .i pitfui.y erected close to the Judges box for the convenience of,the ladies,

Booth holders Appeared to be kept busy throughout the <l«y. Host Carter’s bill-of-fare which included “Athol Brose ” and many other good things was well patroi.iced. The rival events were keenly con'ested, notably the running, daucing and wrestling. The whole .of the programme was satisfactorily carried out in every detail a.d we heartily congratulate the Vicsident and officers of the Society, Our pupular and genial member Mr H. Dodson acted cs judge and performed the dudes of h ; s office in a manner satisf-iC'-oiy to all concerned. The following were the events of the day : 1. Bagpipe Music.—Piize L 5. No Competition. 2* Quoii Mach, Ist prize LI, 2nd do. 10s. F eming .. 1 T. Gregory .. ... 2 3. Maiden Race, 150 yards. Ist prize 30s, 2nd do- 10s. U. 1 D. M Wright 2 J. Satlieriey ... .. .. 3 4 Hop, Step and and Jump, handicap. Ist prize 255, 2nd do, 10s Seifert sell ... ... ... I Healey Min 2 SjJllandicap Foot Race, 220 yards, Ist prize 30s, 2nd do 10s, Gaiikrodgcr sch .. ... 1 Watson 5 yds .. ..2 Carter 10 yds J Throwing Hammer (lGlbs) Ist prize 20s, 2nd ss, Seifert GGft Tin 1 Scott G4ft 9in 2 7 Caledonian Handicap, three events, 100, 440, 250 yards. Ist prize L 7, second L2, third Ll, Firot event, Wright 1 Ewart 2 Hathaway 3 E even competed, 8. Running High Jump, handicap. Ist prize 30*, 2nd do, 10s. W. Warner, 7in, Oft sin ... 1 E. Dobson, Tin, sft 2l>in ... 2 9. Youths’ Race, under 16, handicap, 220yds. Ist prze 15s, 2nd do, ss. Poole 1 Donnelly .. .. ..2 10- Handicap Foot iiace, 300yds, over seven flights of hurdles. Ist prize, 455, 2nd do, 20s. Bary, 7yds 1 Mclver, 7ds 2 11, Vaulting with the Pole. Ist prize 20s, 2nd do, 10s. K, Watson J Warner 2 15 Caledonian Handicap, 440yds. Seeond event. J, Ewart, scratch .. ..1 F. Gaukrodger. oyds ... 2 D. M. Wright. Byds 3 1,3 Highland Fling. Ist prize 30s, 2nd do, 10s. McDonnell .. •• ..1 Mcßae 2 Pace, 3Goyds, handicap. Ist prize 30s, 2nd do, 10s. Mclver, 10yds 1 Borehant, 10 yds .. ..2 3 5 Tossing Caber. Ist prizo 20s ; 2nd do ss. J. Scott, 15ft Gin ... ... 1 Luncow ... 2 16 lino Mile Handicap, a sweepstake of 5s with L 7 added. Second prize 355, third 10s, to come out of the Mveep ; nomination 2s Od ; acceptance 2s Gd. Woolley, 50yds 1 Ross, 45yds .. .. .. 2 Clinch, 95yds 3 Nine started. 17 Putting a Stone.- Ist prize 20s, second 7s Gd ; entrance Is Gel. Seifert, 33ft 3itt 1 Scott. 30ft 2in ~. -.2 18 Foot Race, 150 yards, handicap, for boys under 14. first prize 10s, second ss. Donnelley .. •• 1 19 Caledcnion Handicap, 200 yards. Third event. F. Gaukrodg r, Byds ... J J. Ewart, scratch 2 D. M. Wrigid, dyds.. .. 3 20 Step Dancing. Ist prize 2oS, 2nd 10s. Jas Borehatn 1 Sullivan 21 New Year’s Handicap, 150 yards. Ist prize 40s, second 10s, third 10s. Scott J Priddle 2 Seifert *• •• ° . 22 Wrestling, Cumberland Style Prize 40s Scott • • • • 1 , 23 Three Legged Race, for Boys under, 150 yards, handicap First Prize 10s second 5s Donnelly \ ... 1 Dumblo ) Thompson / ..2 IJogo'son \ 21 Sword Dance. First prize Ll McDonald and Borehatn tied and divided, THE CONCERT. The Society s ave a concert in the evenng at Ewart’s Hall to a crowded and appreciative audience. Notwithstanding the various changes made in the advertisedjprogramnie caused by the unavoidable absence of those who e services had been promised,the items substituted were all that could be desired and even more fchan might have been expected considering the very arduous duties the Committee had to perform throughout a long day; At Picton the great attraction was, of course, THE PICTON REGATTA, which was an unqualified success. The weather was splendid for the spectators and for the rowing races, but there was hardly enough wind for the sailing races. The officers for the (b y were— Judge—Captain James Starter-»D. M'Cormick, Esq. Treasurer—B. O. Waddy, Esq Secretary—Titos H. Barstow, Esq Handicapper—T. Philpotts, Esq, and, »eedh ss to ray, they discharged their duties most satisfactorily. To the energetic and obliging Seen.taiy our thanks are especially due. and to ihe genial Judge, who made everyone so much at Jyjuie aboard the Helen Denny—the flagships', The regatta was visited by yachtsmen and canoeists from Well ngton, among whom we noticed Dr Rawson (“ Albatrf ss,” c.incc). H. Fothiudey (“Beeswing,” canoe), W. Fl'zgerald “Geroit Mote,” canoes. C K Batkin 4 - lsco,’’, yacht), and btlu-is, and a 'urge number of Iccal lcshlent?. The Union Co’s steamer Grafton brought over about seventy excursionists from Wellington, and several hutmred journeyed down from Blenheim. So that Picton presented quite a gay ami pretty scene, U pd the day , Uiosoughly enjoyed. The flagshi, . 'Wdc.d '■ Lit vi-itov-;, who.left the einp lm: • tit r praises of the kindness shown by Capt jind Mrs Janie?, The B enliciin Friendly Society’s Band under Alv Currie's leadership, was stationed on the Helen Denny and rendered the following programme : —Quick inarch, “ The Bui itt's Daughter,’’ .Quad-™ rille “Rosalinda,” tchottische “Lily Queen,” Waltz “ Sweetest and Dearest,” lancers “Merrie'England,” inarch “ Why do Summer roses fade,” waltz “Cordelio,’ lancers “ Brili-h Fleet,” schottisclie “Christina.’’ The differentevents brought out good fields and were well ontested, though the local men had it a their own way.. Following are the ’ results: MAIDEN POOR OARED. IN RIGGED GlGS—Corns,, two miles. Ist Prize"- L2 ; 2nd ?rize Ll entrance Js Gd >

“Arapawa,” A. Beauchamp str., Peake 3, Wat 3 on 2, Joyce bow, Hcbberley cox. ••• 1 “ Blenheim.” Hale str..Barlcyman 3, j T. Jackson 2, Scott bow, Markman cox. ... ... ... ••• 2 “Waitohi” Arrowsmith str., Jenkins 3, Bush 2, G. Harris bow, Seymour Fell cox, ... ... 3 The “ Blenheim ” led at the start by half a length but the “ Arapawa ” with a nice stroke of 35 to the minute soon passed her, The “ Blenheim” was steered very cratically, owing partly to a faulty rudder pin, A prettily rowed race but too mu It room between the first and sesoml boats to make the race exciting. Time 10A minutes. SAILING RACE FOR OPEN BOATS —Course twice round Mabel Island Ist Prize LS ; 2nd Prize L 3 ; entrance 10s Fisk’s H«wk ... .. 1 Jenkins’ The Brothers ... ... 2 Peek’s Constance .. .. ... 3 ( ! he Hawk was the first bout, round the Ishrd first time, The Brothers showing ruind three minutes lates “ Constance ” third, a minute and a half later. The second time round the Island the Hiwk showed up eight minutes before any of theothersphe Brother* next,'be Constance seven minuies later. The Hawk won by seven minutes. JcJNIGR FOUR OARED INRfGTED GIGS Course two mi'es. Ist Prize L 3 ; 2nd Prize Ll ; entrance 78 Gd “ Arapawa” H. Campbell stk, A. Beauchamp 3, D. Campbell 2, Joyce bow, Hebherley cox .. .. 1 “Blenheim ” F- Hale stk, C Barleyman 3, T Jackson 2, C- Scott bow, C Markman cox.. .. -.2 The “ Arapawa got away with a start and pulled an easy stroke of 34 to the minnte nearly all the way. “ Blenheim ” was far behind and came in half a dozen boatlengths away. Time 12 mins. HANDICAP YACHT RACE, for a sweepstake of Ll each Course, once round the two big islands Batkin’s Isca sch .. ... .. 1 Richardson’s Gauntlet 9 min ... 2 The Wellington crack yacht had it all her own way from the start and finished 46 minutas ahead of the second boat SWIMMING RACE — Course sma'l wharf round buoy and back. Ist Prize Ll ; 2nd Prize, 10s: entrance 2s Gd Arrowsmith .. ... ... 1 Crawford ... .. ..2 C. Harris ... .. ..3 Four started. A very good race, Crawford being a good second. SENIOR FOUR OARED INRIGGED GIGS Course once round Mabel Island. Ist Prize L 8; 2nd Prize L 3 ; entrance 10s “ Arapawa.”J. Duncan (stroke), Hebbcivcy 3, D. Campbell 2, Horton bow, Hebherley (cox) .. 1 “Blenheim.” F. Dodson (stroke), A. Farmar 3, O, Moller 2, W, De Castro borv, C. Markman (cox) ... 2 “Waitohi.” Fitch (stroke) Woodgate 3, Thompson 2, Duncan bow, Blake (cox) ... ... ... 3 “ Blenheim ” was first to catch the water, but at the turn of the Island the “ Arapawa ” was leading by about four lengths with 30 to the minute. Midway on tire course the “ Blenheim’s ’’ stroke slipped his slide aud the boat had to stop whilst he readjusted it. The time thus lost dea Toyed whatever chance the “Blenheim ” may have had of winning. At the finish “ Blenheim ” was a dozen lengths away from the winning boat and four ahead of the “ Waitohi.” The “ Arapawa”crew pulled nicely together and De Caslro quite deserved the “ Well pulled Blenheim bow” that greeted him from the flags I ' ip. Won easily. HANDICAP SAILING ‘RACE - Course twine round Mabel Island. Ist Prize 16 ; 2nd Prize L2 ; entrance 10s Fisk’s Hawk ... .. ..1 Peek’s Constance .. ... ... 2 Jenkin’s Galatea ... .. ... 8 The wind dropped to a dead calm within a few hundred feet of the winning post and much amusement was caused at the dilemma of the competitors By good seamanship, however, the Hawk was forged ahead and won by ten lengths. GREASY POLE-Prize Ll ; entrance Is This event caused great fun, and was won by Auckland. MODEL RaCE Course across the Bay Ist Prize 10s : 2nd Prize 5a M. Love’s ... .. 1 Easmis3eu’s ... .. ... 3 Other attractions at Picton u%e the Presbyterian sale of work in the wharf shed,® and the refreshment booth at the head of the wharf, both of which were well patronised during the day, The drapery stall was presided over'by Miss ritowcli and Mrs Annear, the fancy stall by Miss M. Lloyd and Miss S. M'Cormick. A bran pie, “run” by Misses Ethel Harris and Annie Lloyd, did a good business.