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Mount Ida Chronicle, Volume IX, Issue 496, 16 January 1879, Page 3

picnic, eoisrcsßßr,.&o,>T3T bathajhts The picnic, cimcert, &c, unnual-y given -bv the fiooci Templars of Si-Balkans,'arranged t-n come off mi Thursday, Dee. 26th, waf, nnfoi-i.Hiatelv for al! those who purposed cnjoyiacr a duv's ouring, u failure', so far as the picnic was concerned, but through no fault of the members of i.be order, as the most elaborate preparations bad beon.madej and nothing Kwt undone to render the affair successful;- However, '• the best laid schemes," &c, and Thursday the 26th broke dull and threatening, varied occasionally by heavy downfalls of t-ne pure element, continuing till past midday, when all thoughts of holding the picnic were abandoned, and preparations made to mate np for the disappointment by having a good time at the schoolroom in the eveniug. A capital programme, comprising songs, readings, recitations. &c, had been mg the assistance ot the following talented amareurs, v;z : the Hisses, Cormick, Soonan, A. and F. Hanger, and A. and T. Gorkins. while among the gentlemen may be mentioned the names of .Messrs K'Kay, Hastier, Gay, "Pyie, ll'lntosli. Darling, Huddfestone, Ewmg, and Quin, as having rendered good service. A local production by the last named gentleman caused "Torts of the lady ssful—Miss A and ;ecuiionof the Canary Quadrille. duet v ffective, while ,Miss Noonan's spirited rendering of Mary Queen of Scots calls for more than passing notice. Ood Save the Queen brought the evening's entertainment to a close, and after a short mtorvH.rflaTißincr.muWt.ha rti.™H™ 0 { Mr John •refreshments -™ 0 K ,„,mv U ,iu U uuwiuLiitu ivnu great liberality during the night. Altogether a most enjoyable even- „,„.. .. *..,, insating for the shortcomwwmbi rAilHTOlji iTrrffinhlflTffiHN^lraflMMwlr^"^^ iay De congratulated on the successful terof their third annual demonstration ■ «> . A grand concert and dance was given in the Oatho lie sclioolroom, on the evening of January Ist, in aid of the school funds, and as a fitting commemoration of the advent of the Sew Tear. The room was crowded to excess,- and the audience seemed to heartily enjoy the various items on the programme, most of the above named performers taking part, being ably assisted by Messrs Dillon and Kenny, the dancing of the latter being remarkably good. Dr Allen occupied the Chair, and fulfilled ,the duties appertaining tnereto with great good humor After the entertainment a goodly number assembled at the dance which was kept up without flagging till' davlight did appear

MOinS.T IDA ANNUAL RAGES. SECOND DAY. The weather again was most enjoyable, arid a considerable number of visitors were present. The various events of the meeting caina off quietly—there being an absence, to a considerable degree, of that enthusiasm which is characteristic of gatherings of this nature. The arrangements made by the Stewards were most complete and satisfactory. Mount Ida Handicap, of 40 soys. Distance, 14 mile. Swanson's Blue Peter, aged, Bst 41bs. .'.'... 1 Keenan's Wild Manx Boy, aged, 7sfc ... 3 Keenan's c h Freestone,,, 6 yrs, 7st lOlbs 2 This event, the principal one of the day, was looked forward to with some interest. The handicapping seemed to give general satisfaction, as it placed the trio on what was considered a fair footing. At the start, Keenan,s horses went to the front, Blue Peter following closely behind. After passing the box, the latter took the lead, keeping it, and Freestone, the favorite, falling back, taking a plaoe. The owner declared to win with Wild Manx Boy. Time 3m. 7isec. District Selling Race, 15 sovs. Horses to be sold for £ls to. carry Bst 71b , to be sold for £lO to carry Sst. Heats. Dis- . tance three-quarters of mile. Post 'entry' one guinea. Surplus to go to the Club. Jones' Larrakin, aged, ,Bst 81b, to be sold for £ls ... ... ... ... . ! Greer's Backbiter, aged, Sst, to be sold for £lO ••• ••• ... ... ... 2 The Cambrian kor3e started the favorite, although Backbiter had ■ many backers. Both ran neck and neck for some distance —the old horse falling back a little on approaching the straight. On ne'aring the judge's box, Backbiter Jput on a spurt, and almost collard the Larrakin, being behind only about a neck. In the second heat, Larrakin went away from the start, and came in easy. Messrs Inder and George offered the winner for sale, which was purchased by .T Duncan for £2l Feeb Handicap of 20 sovs., for qualified horses. Distance 1£ mile. Weights to be published on the Course. Acceptances £2 25., with sweep of £1 3s. Second horse to save stake. : . Swanson's Blue Petei, 9st "r.. .. 1 M'Kay's Jack the Plat 7st 61b ." 2 Only two accepted, this was a eapital race, running almost neck and neck. Jack held his own with Peter, who was the favorite, and in coming up the straight, odds were offered that Jack would pull through. After a. game struggle Peter landed the stakes by a head. - Consolation Handicap of 15 sovs., for all beaten horses. Distance, 1 mile. Swanson's Numa ... ... 1 King's But us svrs, ... ; 2 M'Kay's Weka" ... ... '."'.3 Num.a had . all his own way—Weka beina third. ; ': • ;■;.- /••■■■■ " Hospital Race of £—'. To be presented by v the winner to the funds of the Mount Ida District Hospital. Catch weights. Distance, 1 mile - Eider of winning horse to receive a whip; second horse, a pair of spurs, Entrauce 2s. 6d. The. amount of £7 16s was collected on the course by Messrs Ewing, Barron, George, and Duncan. There were four entries, Jaok the Flat came in first, the Welsh Girl secondMr M'Kay handing over the money.

county, council: (Conchided.J AMENDMENT OF CLAUSE 1 BYELAW SO. 4. Moved by Or. Holland seconded by Cr. La-, verty—" That the alteration of clause 1 of Byelaw No. 4, as re."ommended and read by the Chairman, be adopted by this Council; that the clause as altered be published according to the Counties Act,- and that a special meeting to confirm, this resolution be held immediately previous to the ordinary meeting of the Council to be held in March next." Carried unanimously. ■■■■'Tenders— Contract So. 58. Accepted—James Dillon .. .. £ISIO 0 DGcliaecl—John IFEay .. .. 25 0 0 ~ -Allan Dunsmuir .. .. 25 0 0 Contract No 59. Accepted—Edward O'Connoll . / .. £l4O 0 0 Declined—Thomas Stephens .. .. 173 15 0 ]?. Casper .. ... ■■■ ...174 18 0 „ John Scott ... ■■..■■. .. 245 0 0 ~'■■ .P. Kenny &JI Prendergast .. 141.1 6 ' ~ John H. Stuart .. .. 220 0 0 „ " E Leeu and D Fogarty ..- 151 0 0 Contract No 60 Accepted—Arthnr Sharkey .. .. 40 0 0 Declined—John H. Stuart .. .. 59 0 0 „". Philip-Beer .. .. - ..70 0 0 „ Casper and Blanchard. .. 56 5 0 Conti-act No 61 Accepted—J Woodwax-d &Co ..". 25 0 0 Declined—P Median .. .. 27 10 0 „ T Stephens .. .. 28 10 0 Contract No 62. Accepted—P Dean ... .. .. .35 2-0 Declined—Smith & Gillespie .. .. '37 7 6 „ • .J Whitehead .. .. 39 0 0 (H Crossau's tender for Contract No 59 was found enclosed in envelope endorsed Contract No 62 £26-.> los) Contract No Ci, Accepted— Giles Talty .. .. £SO 0 0 Declined—Geo Clncas .:.'.. .. 54 0 0 „ John if-Kay '.-. ' .'.' 70 0 0 „ J Whitehead .. .. 60 0 0 ■ „ P Toomey .. 52 12 6 0 Stavely .. ... .. 5500 ~ A Dunsmuir ... .. 5g 0 0 Letter read from Wade Bros., contraeto-s, complaining, that the calling of tenders by the Council for Gravelling a portion of this road must be au inadvertence, f>s thty had entered into a contract with the Council, at an agreed schedule of prices, to execute all work on this section of road, as occasion may require. After some discustion, the j tender of. Giles T;dty was accepted. ; '• ''•/■•■-'TAIEHI BEIDGET-fiXDKHS. . -. The Chairman oxplained that, it was considered advisable to'citenrHbe time for opening tenders both foi\ the, carriage of the bridge material, and the enaction of the bridge to the 29th inst, as it was found impossible by the Engineer to c-.imilefe the plans, tracings, and specifications of,the work to give sufficient time to intending contractors to tender. Council then rose. .. •