ANNIVERSARY DAY.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XII, Issue 4123, 30 January 1875, Page 3

ANNIVERSARY DAY.

>r«K thirty-iifth anniversary of the province of Auckland was celebrated yesterday with the usual sports. It must be confessed the weather was anything but favourable for out-door plea.' ures. Still it is a scl.ice, when under difficulties, to rellect that circumstances might have conspired to make things worse. It had been hoped that Anniversary-day would afford some compcii- ' sation for the extremely unpropitious weather that inaugurated the new year. This expectation was disappointed. The morning was dark and cloudy : the barometer and thermometer gave little encouragement to people who had proposed to spend the day abroad. As the day advanced, the drifting clouds gave place to occasional sunshine. The greater the gloom, the slighter the change that gives promise. People who make up their mind in a particular direction are disinclined to abide by disappointment. Heuee there is no regulating public enjoyment. People will enjoy themselves not only after their own manner but in a measure only limited by their on capacities for pleasure. The central places were the only resorts visited by considerable numbers, namely, the Domain, the North Shore, and Ellurslie. The iirst mentioned place is almost sacred to Sunday school festivals. Yesterday it was looked to with anxiety by a great many little folks, whose " feast" was put off from New Year's Day." The children of the Episcopalian Sunday-schools of St. Matthew's, St. Mary's (l'aruell), and All Saints' (l'ousonby), had not liwlden their auynal feast at the commencement of the year. There were schools in the outdistriets—at Onthuuga, for instance—which had not had their ordinary treat. The Weslcyan children and those of other denominations had appointed the day for their annual celebration. It is probable that any chance of fine weather was eagerly seized rather tliaa not have a holiday. There were of course sports in various p'aces which professed to have an objeet more tangible than mere enjoyment. There was the Regatta, for instance, in which it is reasonably contended that the inter' its of shipping and shipbuilding are intimately concerned. The same with horse-racing, by which it is held the breed of horses will be ultimately improved. The manner in which these sports were undertaken and carried out yesterday will sufficiently appear iu the account of the separate events given below. The North Shore was visiced by ' great numbers, with the double object of ! tea-garden accommodation and obtaining a favourable position from which to witness t!ie. sailing matches on the Waiteinata. A considerable number of spectators assembled en the top of Mount Victoria for the purpose of obtaining ail out-look. To Fllerslie Oardens about three hundred persons went by : rail, but this place was at sufficient distance : to make any stay there a little perilous, and j the same train brought a great many back to town. The forenoon was squally ; the wind : veered a little round to the north, and a j north west breeze prevailed the greater part ' of the day. Half-au-hour's storm and rain aud half-an-hour's fair weather alternated I until far into the night. ! THE REGATTA. ; The pleasure of the Annual Regatta lor ! 1575 was marred yesterday by the weather, i Strong north-westerly aud northerly winds | blew throughout the day, added to heavy j squalls aud drenching rain. This was neither j cheerful to those >vho watched the events | nor to those engaged in them, aud a damper j was put upon the proceedings. The rowing matches had to be abandoned, the sea being too lumpy for light boats. The racing was therefore conliucd to the sailing matches, and in each of which the vessels engaged were, buried in foam. The Hobson Com- | pany's band, under Bandmaster McComish, ilid its best to enliven the proceedings with such selections as " Roguish Eyes," " The Sabre of my Sire," and others which were played on board the Flagship. Considering the state of the • weather, there was a fair attendance on board the good ship Warwick, kindly placed at the disposal of the Regatta Committee by Captain Skinner. Vessels in harbour were gaily dressed with tlags in honour of the day, aud many craft cruised about the harbour. The pioceedings opened unfavourably, by the ball being set rolling to what was literally speaking a walk-over for the Peerless. Two other craft had been entered in order to make a race for her, iu terms with the rules. These were the Clematis and Gem. The former hail scarcely enough hands on board to weigh her anchor, while her skipper was engaged in piloting the Peerless. The Clematis aud Gem, having conveyed the new schooner round the North Hcud, returned, and left her to go through the formality of going over the course in order to win the stakes. \Ve learn that the owner of the Albatross has offered to sail the Peerless, backing the former for £125 against £100, providing the captain of the latter will forego liis claim to the Regatta stakes. The second race was won by the Mystery, ,witli Bismarck second. In the third race the Sovereign of the Seas camc in lirst, but the master of the .Start lias claim ed the stakes. or a time. allowance for a difference of three tons betwoen . t he cutters, the latter being stated to have come iu thirty secon Is behind the .Sovereign. . The next race was for cutters, there being thirteen entries. A foul took place at starting, which spoilt the chance of two or three of them. Finally the Undine camc in first, but the Petrel claims the stakes on a ,tiuio allowance. The- yacht race took place next Before ihe start Sandford, who sailed Mr. Oxlcy's boat, was deprived of his best hand through an accident. The inah- was using a knife, and cut a. deep gash in his Wrist, severing one of the arteries. Mr. Oxley was compelled to land him,- and convey him to the hospital for surgical aid. A mull took place in this racc through the course being mistaken, and the Spray, which did not go the distance the o'.'ners did, claimed the stakes on the ground that she was lirst back. There Is some talk of sailing the race over again. The race between boats under 9 tons only brought out four competitors. Unfortunately a serious accident happened in tliis race. Tlie Ijzard, belonging to H. Keane a.id others, when the race w;is in her own hands, was actually swamped by the heavy sea running iu the channel, ami her crew had a narrow escape. They were afterwards bravely pii ked up by the people an board the Hit or Miss, who came in the winner. Much bympatliy is felt for Keane and his part- ers, as they aN) poor men," and the boat w,ai a tov.rce of livelihood for tlicrn iu the fishing uadc. She lias Mink in deep water, and ifc -pvrt recovery..- The last race resulted tn a wjrt ovictery for the Miranda, but- thijj i* !:kely Uj be wrested f. cjiu her by the Pembii.ko, ait she is alleged to have failed to go-rouiit'tao 'mark-boat, claiuis'tho stakus foVJiisi boat, the Brothers, on a' i,i ue allowance. Thus ended the :day's sport- if we may except an -accident irhiUi happened te-tivo-ytrung-inai wece out, boating. . Through-jlwd management tlie boat capsized near "tje Flagship, and the youths were in- dangor of drowning. ,;' Oue, "however, managed to gain ihe bottom £>f the' boat and to drag liis comrade up, and they were' afterwards picked up by Cook and Holbrook, waterman, and another boat's crew which put off to their rescue. The wharf during the day wa" | lined ;«ith ."pcctaters, also the line barque

DilhaTrce, the worthy captain of 'which permitted the public <yi board. The following f-e the i>articularsm-detail of tho events : hadixo Yhksels> (brigantiues, schooners and ketches), 25 tons regisfcei;,and upward). First prize, £50, with a sweepstake of £5 each added ; second prize, £10. Course : From south side of ' Flagship,' thro'ngh Rangitoto Channel, 'round Tiritiri, Outside of Shag Hock, and back through Rangitoto Channel, coming in on south side of Flag-t-liip. Oi'matis 07 tons, Moll-r. I*. -rless, 76 ions, Lewis. Sun, "9 tons, Watts. 1 : ;ck interest was taken in this event from the fact that there was nothing in the race to tench the Peerless. .V strong breeze was blowing from the northward at the start, V'hich took place at 9.30 a.m. The Peerless soon went to the fort, with the Gem towing a dingy in her wake, and the Clematis a long way astern. In this oilier they passed oat of sight round the North Head. The Peerless shewed round the North Head on her return at about half-past 5 and passed the Flagship at (i. 15. Saii.inc; Boats on Yaciits under six tons. First pri/.t', JL'lO ; second prize, £5 ; third prize, i.2. Course : From south side of Flagship, round chequered buoy in Rangitoto Channel, thence round boat oil' Stokes's Point, twice round, coming in on south side of Flagship. t'h.llcnze, 3 t'.ns, i hlliim Bismarck, 5 tona, Eckenberg. (JuJutuOo, a ton*. Targelt. I'll, liouienun, 2 tons, Kessing;. Jessie, 4 tons. 1 lder. Victory, o tons, J. O'Xeiil. Mystery, 5} tons. Martin. Sriul, 3 tons, Oliver. ljuiv.r, 4J toil", .I.Pollock. Alpha, <> tuns, Trevarthen. Phenomenon and Jessie did not come to the scratch. The strong breeze prevented the boats from being placed in a line for starting, consequently a bad start was effected, the little Challenger having the best of it, the Colombo next, and the Mystery following. The Bismarck was a long way to leeward, but gradually worked up on going down the harbour. Oil Niccol's yaril a short board was made, when 'che boats stood away in a cluster for the North Head. At the chequered buoy the Mystery was leading. On returning past the Flagship the Mystery was still leading, and the yachts finished in the following older : — Its. mins. sees. Mystery.. .. .. ..1 iiO Bismarck .. .. ..1 35 Alpha 1 49 30 Chitllrlige .. •. .. 1 60 SO Quiver .. .. .. ..I 15 15 The others were not timed. Tkaihsg CYttkks, 25 tona register and upwards. First prize, £25 ; second prize, £10; third prize, £5. Course: ltound Tiritiri and back. Start, 27 tons, Piaz. Magic, 8) tons. Lombard. Sovereign of the seas, :J9 tons, Peterson. Shortly before this race was started intelligence was brought up that the boat moored between Rangitoto and Brown's Island had broken adrift. A consultation was held, and it was agreed amongst the competitors to make the course round Tiritiri and back, the same as in the schooner race. The Sturt had all the best of the start, the Sovereign of the Seas,- from her third position, being jammed down on the Dilharrec, and it was at lirst feared that she would not clear the wharf, but eventually she managed to crawl up to windward so as to weather it. The Sturt's gafftopsail was lirst to go aloft, and the Magic's was spread soon after. The Sovereign discarded the use of hers. The Magic at lirst appeared to be overhauling the Sturt, but in this she failed, and was co-tent to go down harbour in her wake. The Sovereign lost ground in the delay experienced in settilig her mainsail, and in going down harbour did not go well to wind- j ward. At the North Head it was apparently blowing hard from the northward, almost too much for gafftopsails. The vessels were | lost to sight from the Flagship as follows :— , Start, llh. "im.; Magic, llh. 2m. 55.; i Sovereign of the Seas, llh. 2in. 45a. j Alter rounding, the vessels had to beat out , with a long and short leg, when the Sovereign gradually drew away from the others. The Scart took in her gafftopsail; the Magic keeping her jib-headed gafftopsail aloft. When off the Lake, all three found it necessary to strike topmasts. The same order was maintained throughout. The Sovereign lirst shewed round the North Head, followed by the Start. After a beat up harbour, the Sovereign of the Seas passed the Flagship at t(. the Start ten minutes after, and the Magic last. Tp.ai>p.o Ves.se i.s (any rig), under 25 tons register. First prize, 120 ; second prize, i' 10; third prize, £5. Course: From south tide of Flagship round buoy off Drunken Bay, thenco round boat off Stokes' Point, thence round chequered bi*oy in llangitoto Channel, thence round boat off Stokes' Point, coming in on south side of Flagship. lVt el, 16 i n*. Cole. Kour 17J tons, M. llyan. llclla, 10 tons, ra-s it. Kuplu mia, 15 Una, Lang. lie ill., r lJeli, S-t tons, C ark. KatiTiii.a ller.owdale, 11) tons, Peace. lWllia, 10 tons, l.eti■ on. riiant'iin, tons, Uarlow. . Umline, -- tons, Milier. Wave, -JO tons, .UcDei inott. >t(itfa, 11 tons, Campbell. Avon, IS tons. Aiidtr-u.u. Australia, tens, Hatfield. Owing to the want of space on the south side of the Flagship, a very bad start was effected. The Australian and. the Katerina Borrowdale were the lirst to get away, fol- i lowed by the Petrel and Four Sisters. The Heather Bell and Undine, for want of room, were compelled to start on the north side of the Flagship. The remainder of the boats fouled one with the other, causing them considerable delay. The Bella ran foul of the cable of the Dilharrec, and had her topmast carried away. She also drove the Phantom and Avon to the leeward of. the wharf. After some difficulty the latter two got away, but the Bella brought" ifp." The Katerina Borrowdale took the lead down the harbour, with a strong northerly breeze with inter- j veiling squalls. The Phantom was last ! away, but appeared in good trim. The Wave set her gafftopsail notwithstanding the fact that it was blowing hard, ami her topmast bent like a riding-whip under it. The' Petrel' also set her gafftopsail, but it was blljwn to pieces soon after.' • On'the retumupi'thc' harbour, after rounding the liuoy Off Drunken Bay, the Undine was'leading,'fallowed by the Petrel, Phantom, and Heatlief r ßell, the rest a long way in the rear. " In this order they proceeded round the chequered buoy in Rangitoto Channel, and returned, fihally passing the Flagship in the following order :— i«". Reca « Uinline .. .j - s .3 o I'otiel,. ... 8 10 -Dr, Heather liell. .. ,• ~ i-... 11-, Kuteuna ISuiroMilaie ..3 13 0 Wave .. ..3 13. 30 The others were not tiinvd. . Smusc 1 io.tTs nil VAnn's; 9 tons and tipwards. First prize, ( up, value, £20, and £10 added ; second prize, £10 ; third prize, M~>. Course : Sauie as third lace. Thame*, 10 ton*, it' lton. lJ.klii<n", tons. Ki<Klifi£. 10 tons, Klc etwipg, U tons, J. and J> (Jooil ' « Hiplar. l'-i tons, Kichanl-on (,'ontr u dierc, *.♦ tons, T. Car- fi.-i. >Ocr« t, 31 tons. .*\kc<il. The same dilliculty regarding the course occurred in tlm. lace as in the second. Ultimately it was agreed that the yachts sht-uld go lound the b,ioy oil' Brown's Island, thence round chcquered buoy in Hangitoto Channel ; again round buoy off lirown's Island and back, and round boat off Stokes' Point, iiuishing on south side of the Flagship. A strong northerly wind, and very lumpy sea was on at the time of starting, which rci:ds;red it difficult to moor the boats in a line through their continually dragging. By this much time was lost, ami the Contrabandiere was" compelled to blip her kedge line, and go off with a Hying start, in accordance' with the usual rule, however, shu went about before striding'on Kfr, wajr,' Not ,so tli<s Spray, w.io al„o had a flyXog.'start, tor tliis vessel wfiit ';away.'tvith" J mi- jiduJiutage/.. over-r.the others, which thus gave her the lead. The D-phne was next, then the Flct lw ing, fol-

lowectlw ajid-Good Templar, and .-the Thames last. "The Secret' to her performance attracting keen aJfterifiogisfJiXka a greaf comftwSSn-going but held her fewi:wijl. caused all ticularly the whose Goom was completely- tinder water: The -Fleet— wiug essayed to »sucl her aloft, which she could however, - Carry The Spray still kept the lead, .the JSeflret appeared to be walking up to " wifulward, with the ITaphtie ntakiag piajiunjUie hand. Tho remaimiecr sailed i$ Off the North Shore the Seeretiwciit jlo .the'i front, Uic FlceUunj; tonwißllMi ward. Off' the north eiid of Rangitoto tho order lay as follows :—Secret, 1 ; Daphne, "J ; Spray, o ; Good Templar, 4 ; Fleetwing, f>; Contrabandiere, Gj; Thames, 7. The Sccret increased her lead in the run to the chequered' buoy, which was rounded' by her at lh. 3Sm., and the Daphne at lh. .*>ll 111. 40see. The latter vessel appeared to be making bad weather of it through having her gafftopsail aloft. The Spray having rounded the chequered buoy a few minutes after the Daphne, shaped her course for homo. Sailed round the Stokes' Bay boat, and came in on the south side of the Flagship at 2.30, none of the other boats being in sight. Half-an-hotir after the Secret appeared leading home, witli the Daphne close up, the remainder of the boats being' some distauce in tho rear. A brilliant race followed between the two cracks, tlie Secret finally passing the Flagship 45 • seconds' in advance of the Daphne. The yachts came in as under :— lira, inlfi. sec. •Spray 2 36 — Sccrrt S 7 SO Daphne 3 S 35 Good Templar .. .. .. 3 40 — 3 '49 — Contr..baudi'-re . .. ..3 £4 — Thames, not timed. The Secret was supposed by many to have won the race, but the owner of the Spray demanded the stakes as the first boat in. Evidently there had been some misunderstanding about the course, and tho umpire is stated to have since given his decision in favour of the Spray, as she went round the course she was told to go. But probably the owners of the other boats will have something to say on the subject, as they were all given to understand that the vessels were to return from Rangitoto and again go round the buoy off' Brown's Island. If the Spray is right, it is remarkable so many were wrong. Mr. J. Waymouth sailed the Spray, and Captain AV. Lombard the Secret. Sailing Boats or Yachts, 0 tons and under 'J tons. First prize, tlo or Cup, at option of winner ; second prize, £7 ; third prize, £H. Course : Same as liftli race. Alice, 7i t 'lis, Campbell. Lizaril, 7 ton;*. Oratten. Hit or MKi, SJ tons. Ib.ittie. Sabrlna, 8} tons, Stoil '.it. The Lizard was lirst to get under way after gun-tire, followed by the Sabrina, with Hit or Miss next, and Alice last. The I : zard maintained her lead dor.'n the harbour, but on the run back gave pi ,cc to the Sabrina. The latter, however, in rounding the Stokes' Point boat was struck by a squall and some of her gear carried away, when the Lizard a;ja : n took the lead and ma'ntaincd it until rounding the buoy in Rangitoto Channel, wliere she came to grief. In going round the buoy she was struck by a heavy sea, which submerged her stem, and before she could free herself received another over her counter, when she took a plunge and sank headforemost, leaving Harry Keane, John de Flatus, and two others at the mercy of the waves. Fortunately all of them could swim, and after a short time were picked up by Mr. Betts with the Hit or Miss, the second boat. The Hit or Miss with the Lizard's shipwrecked crew on board camc in winners at 5.23 with the Sabrina some distance in the rear. Or us' Sailini; Boats. First prize, £S; second prize, £3; third prize, £1. Course : From south side of I lagship round buoy on spit off' North Head, thence round boat off' Stokes' Point, twice round, coming in on soutli side of Ilagship. It :lon.i. 17 fci-t. Itartclitr. Miranda, 31 feet, Teta. Am.rica. feet, Ic Hire. l.i-tns. 31 fe-'t, -trnng. Ile-pertH, 24 feet, Jones. IV i-the.s, -24 feet. Hunt. rernbroKe, 32 feet, l;. Strong. A good start was effected. The Miranda went to the front, with the Brothers second, Lotus and Pembroke next, and Hesperus last. The Pembroke gradually walked up to windward, and the race at this early stage appeared between her and the Brothers. On the return run the Pembroke was ljadiug, with tlie Brothers second. After the second time round the boats liniahed as under :— Ilrs. mins. act:?. Viranda .. .. .. ..4 3 0 Pembroke 4 4 0 limtliers 4 8 0 America 4 S 40 The Pembroke afterwards lodged a protest against the Mira.ida, on the ground that she had a (lying start, aud did not go round the Stokes' Point boat. The Brothers also claimed the race by the time allowance. Both protests are under consideration. The rowing matches, postponed through the roughness of the water, will take place thiß afternoon, weather permitting, commencing at 3 o'clock. ELLKRSLIE GARDENS. There bad been drawn up an attractive programme of sports to be carried out at these favourite gardens. Trains ran every h«ur during the day. But it was found impracticable to fullil the programme. Those who came for the mere purpose of enjoying country scenery and change of air, very soor. foil ml their way back to town. But those who were bent upon "sport," as distinguished from mere enjoyment, were not to be daunted. It was considered advisable by the management to adjourn the programme until St. Patrick's Day, when it was said the aid of the Hibernian Societies would enable them to be carried out with great flint. Still those present improvised a number of matches. To assist this object, Mr. U. Graham very liberally appropriated the money received at the gates for admission. In this way a sum of between £12 and l'l"> was available for prizes. The sum, small as it was, was augmented from one or two other sources, and the following races were run, and occupied the greater part of the day :— Thh Firisr Raof. was 100 yards, for which there were seven entries. The.winneiis were :— ~ O'llatu 1 Donovan .. .. .. .. ..2 Ski'ond Race (boys). For this there wero four entries. The winners were :— Stevens .. .. .. 1 I -Morgan 2 Tiiikd Rack, quarter of mile handicap. For tliis race tlicro were five entries. The winners were :— llonovan..' 1 sew,til 2 W'alkinc Match.—This was the principal event, and the result the greatest success. There were live entries, but only four started, namuly, Cutler, Fagan, Donovan, and Sewell. Tie following were the winners . — Cutler .. .. 1 l'.iKan 2 Tiii:r.K-Lr.<:cn:t>'RAct:. — For this there were six entries. The result was as follows :— K.«paii an-l r>onovan .. .. .. ..1 \\ lii.>keraml McMullau .. .. 2 Sack Rack. —This race afforded probably tho largest amount of fun. The following was the result : — T. 11.11 (Maori) 1 Ja ko (.Maori) 2 By 15.3(1 all th 6 Company had returned to town. " '" v •'

PANMURE ANNUAL, RACES. The sports held yesterday in this pretty little village in commemoration of the anniversary of the province were, so far no the rncen themselves were ooneerned, a great s'jcl-os*. The very liberal programme drawn up liy the committee, and advertised in the Auckland papers', was striuily adhered to,

and consequently gave great satisfactioh to OIL: -'•Ifotw itWajSing thp /tmpropitiQua 'sfete of the' Jveather, visitors from the neighbouring districts began to k arrive at an early hour, and at the < .time the first race-'istaVftid" 'there could not liave been less than one hundred persons ' 3>resent, amongst whom we observed a .very • "fair sprinkling of ladies: A large paddock, /situate about half a mile from the village, ' had been selected as the race-course, and although the ground was not as level as could nave been wished, it served very •jyell. Upon one portion a small booth , ,liad been erected by Mr. D. Malone, jljy whom refreshments were dispensed nijfc a reasonable charge. The rain fell in heavy showers at very frequent intervals during the day. Indeed, so frequent were they, that only about five minutes fclapsed between each. The booth being the ouly eoveriiig ontheground, of course a regular stampede was made to the sheltered side from all parts of the paddock at the commencement of each rainfall. In fact, the very unfavourable weather completely marred what would otherwise have been a most enjoyable day's sport. The races were generally well contested, andagreatamou.it of interest was manifested in them by the spectators. One member of the police force was on the ground, but his services were not called into requisition, for, with the exception of one or two slight disturbances between persons under the inlluence of liquor, the greatest good feeling prevailed throughout. The following gentlemen discharged the duties entrusted to them in a very satisfactory manner :—Stewards : Messrs. Donnelly, Corrigan, Durbridge, Colhoren, and Simms. Starter: G-. E. Ireland. • Clerk of Course : G. Keough. Clerk of Scales : — Simms. Judge: R, Menziej. The first race started at 1 o'clock. The following are the results :— Maiden Plate, 1 mile. —All horses to carry 0 st. For horses that have never won an advertised race, the bona Jiile property of residents in the Panmurc district. Prize, £5. Dunltrid^c'sSkylark . .. .. ..1 Quinlan's ('-amclioy .. 2 . Loombs's Fostboy .. — 0 Gameboy and Skylark jumped off with the start, Postboy being half-a-dozen lengths behiud. The two first-named horses ran a ncck-and-neck race for the first time round the course; but on going round tho second time, Skylark drew rapidly ahead and camc in winner by about ten lengths. Postboy retirod after going half the distance. Maiden Race.—loo yards; for men who have never won an advertised race. Must be bona fide residents of Panmure district. First prize, £1 ; second prize, 10s. P. Malono .. .. .. .. ..1 K. Hogan 2 J. Uavin .. .. .. .. .. .. 3 M. Gill After a number of false starts, the men got away well together. A capital race ensued, Malone winning by about a yard ; second and third men close together. Panmuue Handicap, of 10 sovs.—l4 miles. Mr. Roberts' Daybreak 1 Mr. Durbridge's Skylark 2 llr. O. MlG.o's Mabel 3 Mr. Quinlan's Gameboy 4 This was the most exciting race of the day, being hotly contested throughout. A splendid start was effected. The horses passed the winning-post three times ; —the brst time iu tlio following order :—Skylark, 1 ; Daybreak, 2 ; Mabel, 3 ; and Gameboy, 4. This position was maintained without any change until going round for the last time, when Daybreak, who had hitherto been a length behind the first horse, began to pull up, and on coming up the Straight a line contest ensued, resulting in Daybreak winning by a head. Handicap Foot Race, 300 yards.—First prize, 30s. ; second prize, 10s. P. Murphy, liOyards .. .. .. ..1 P. ljuh.lan, 20 yards 2 The following also ran: — D. Malone, scratch ; J. Bush, 5 yards; J. Cutler, 5 yards; and P. Malone, 25 yards. Ail even start took place. D. Malone ran very well, but had to give up, the others being too heavily handicapped for him to win. The race was closely ran by Murphy ami Quinlau. The latter won by a yard. Pony Race, one mile ; open to all ponies (14 hands 2 inches aud under) that have never won an advertised race. Top weight, 0 st. '/ht for inches. Mr. Qu. "I, (Gameboy .. .. .. 1 Mr. Mc.'ru./'s Mignonette .. .. .. 2 Mr. Hogarth's HobMn 3 The horses got away to a very good start, Bobbin having a slight advantage. He was, however, quickly overhauled, and the race now lay between the others. It eventuated in favour of Gameboy, who won by several lengths. Mr. G. Keougli's Wisdom had been also entered, but did not run. Handicap llukdlk Race.—2 miles. Oj>en to all horses that have never won an advertised race. First prize, £G. Mr. <). McOee's Mabel 1 Mr. Loom's Postboy 2 Mr. 1 urbridge's strange.* ..0 Great interest was taken in this lace, tho horses having to pass the winning post four times. The Hag dropped to a very good start. The hurdles generally were indifferently fixed, consequently the foremost horses knocked them down in jumping over. Several jumps were, however taken in good style. Postboy led for about two-tliirds of the distance. Mabel second, Stranger third. On coming round the third time, Stranger put on a spurt aud secured second placc, but ran off the course shortly afterwards, and thus lost any chance she had of winning. It was apparent to all from the start that Mabel would be the winner. She was hard held until coming up the straight the last time, when she was let out aud won easily. Men's Handicap Huudlk Rack. Halfmile. First prize, £2 ; second prize, 10s. It. Ferguson, 2f> yards .. .. ..1 P. Murphy, scratch .. .. .. ..2 J. Gavin, 10 yards, and — Frost, 10 yards, also ran. Ferguson won this race very easily. Indeed, we are inclined to think he should have been placed at scratch, and even then he would have stood a very good chance of winning. Handicap Bovs' Rack, 100 yards. For boys under 10 yeara of age. Must be residents of Panmure district. First prize, 15s; second prize, ss. J. Ferguson, scratch 1 S. Ferguson, S'yards 2 A. Loornb, 3 y«rds 3 H. Loomb, 4 yards, and W. Gavin, 2 yards, also ran. This race was well competed for, the two Fergusons coming in almost at a dead heat. This concluded the racing, and tlie assemblage quickly dispersed. PAPAKURA RACES. The Papal* ura annual races took place on the usual race-course, near Papakura village. Tho races were, all things considered, fairly successful, but the showery weather and the few entries in nearly every race subtracted materially from the pleasure they would otherwise have given. The racing was on the whole good, the horses well-mounted and carefully ridden. The course was in as good a condition as on the previous race meeting. > -wing, doubtless, to the inclement state of tho weather, there was not a very large attendance of spectators, they numbering only a little over three hundred. The refreshments were plentifully proTided, as besides the booths under the Grand Stand there were ono or two stalls at which fruit and sandwiches might be procured. The ordinary games of chance were on tho ground, and obtained fair patronage. The arrangements for tho races were satisfactorily carried out. Captain Frazer acted as judge, Mr. R. Wynyard as starter, Mr. T. Browne as clerk of course, and XI r. W. Marks clerk of scales. The stewards were —Messrs. R. C. Baratow, J. B. Hay, \V. Walters, 11. D. C. Martelli, J. Banks, W. Marks, C. J. Austin, J. Wliyte, and Major Walmsley. The first event was the Handicap Hurdle Race.—Twice round the course, over S flights of 4-foot hurdles. First prize, £30 ; second prize, £5. Mr. Perkins' lalesman, 11 st. 10 lbs. .. .. 1 Mr BucklamVs Kate, 10 st. 7 lbs 1 Mr Giillcry's Kcllpso, 10 st .. •• 3 Bucklamrs Kate cleared the first hurdle % little in advance of Islesnian. Kniipsc balked

at the first hurdle and also at the second, •and. was then out of the race. Kate and •Islesman ran and jumped well, clearing every hurdle easily. Kate led by from fifteen to 'twenty yards until nearing,the winning-post on the second round, .when Isdesman; ■which had been kept in hand, was put to his speed, and managed to win by a neck. . The race was a capital one, and gave great satisfaction. Maiden" Plate.— 1J miles ; weight for age. Open to all horses that have never won an advertised race of more than £10. Prize,' £20. Mr. "Walters's b m Pacific. 9 st. 7 lbs. .. .. 1 Mr. T. White's Prince Charlie, 8 St. 11 lbs 2 As there were only two starters for this race, it was not a very exciting one, although both horses ran well. There was a good start, but before they had gone two hundred yards, Pacific came into collision with a horse that very foolishly was being ridden on the course. 'I'h j shock was a very severe one, and unseated the rider of the hack, but Pacific's jockey skilfully maintained his seat and rode splendidly. Before they were half-way round the course Pacific had recovered his position, and after a good run, succeeded in winning by about ten lengths. Mr. White's Kettledrum was eniered, but did not run. Papakura Handicap of SO sovs. ; 15 sovs. to go to second horse, and 5 sovs. to third, out of stakes. Distance 2 miles. Mr. W. Walters's brc Kirgflslier, 4 V irs, Gst. Slbs. 1 Mr. W. Walters's b m Yatterina. aged .. ..2 Mr. E. Perkins's Islusinan, aged, Bit. 4lbs 3 Only three horses ran in this race ; Mr. i Robert's Belle was entered, but did not start. Mr. Walters declared Kingfisher to win, but through some oversight on the part of the stewards this was not notified, and the consequence was that mauy gentlemen lost considerably, and as they thought unfairly. It was clear that the race was given to Kingfisher by Yatterina. Kingfisher came in about three lengths ahead of Yatterina, and about 200 yards before Islesman. Pony Race of 10 sovs. ; a mile and a dis" tance; for ponies 14 hands 2 in. and under. Post entries. Mr. Hepburn's Ladybird 1 Mr. Hay's J-ssie .. .. .. .. ..2 Mr. Simpson's Oliver 3 For this race six horses were entered. Ladybird took the lead at the start, and maintained it throughout the race, winning by about six lengths. The other horses entered for this raco were Stitclibnry's Margueretta, A. Buckland's Topsy, and JCiest's Skipper. Railway Stakes (handicap) of 30 sovs. ; distance, 1 mile. Mr. "Waltfrs's Yatterina, 10 st. 1 Mr. Kirkwood's Tul. 3 years, C st. 121b?. .. 2 Mr. Gallery's Eclipse, 8 st. 2 lbs 3 There was a fair contest in this race, between the first two horses. Yatterina, after changing places several times, won by three lengtns. Eclipse was nowhere Five other horses were entered, but withdrawn ; they were Perkins's Islesman, Kelly's Dainty, McUoberts' Belle, Walker's Kingfisher, and White's Prince Charlie. Hack Race, of 10 sovs. Catch weights. Once round the course. Winner to be sold for £20. Mr. Hay's Jack 1 Mr. White's Prince Charlie >.2 In this race Hay's Jack won easily; White's Prince Charlie came in second, and the others ran pretty well together. The other entries were : Badley's Don, Dalton's Polly, and White's Lately. Consolation Handicap, of '20 sovs. Once round the course. Mr. Rallery's Eclipse, 7 st. 12 lbs 1 Mr. Kirk wood's 'l'ui 2 Air. Buckland's Kate was entered at S st. 4 lbs., but did not run. Eclipse and Tui ran well, the former winning by only about two lengths. Notwithstanding the drawbacks of boisterous weather, and few entries, the events, if wo except the Papakura Handicap, were very fair sport, aud gave satisfaction. DOMAIN. This resort was occupied with Sundayschool children from an early hour in the day. The parish of St. Matthew's school, numbered 400 children and 20 teachers, in charge c. Mr. Nolan, superintendent ; St. Paul's, If J children, under Mr. Hammond, superintendent ; St. Peter's, Onelmnga, 200 children ; St. Mary's, Parnell, ISO, under Mr. R. C. Dyer, superintendent. There were the usual games and sports, abundance of cakes, milk, tea, and other refreshments. The kindness of the ladies and gentlemen to their young charges was most unremitting. The Ouehunga children returned to their homes by the 5 p.m. train. YAUXHALL. The members of the Engineer Corp3 of Yoluntecrs gave a picnic yesterday, as a compliment to their officers, at this favourite place of entertainment. The men were under the command of Captain Anderson, Lieuteuant Kitchen, and Sub-Lieutenant Sanders. There were several officers of other corps present, among whom wo noticed Captain Burns and Lieutenant Mclntyre, both of the Artillery. The Artillery Band played some excellent dance-music during the day. There were about SO couples who enjoyed the dance upon a well-trimmed bowling green, and kept up the festivity until nearly dusk, when the party returned to town. HOME BAY. ' The children of All Saints', 50 in number, were entertained in the grounds of the Rev. Mr. Bree, at Home Bay. Here, also, there were the usual children's games and sports. Many of the children belonging to all the schools met, we regret to say, with wet weather on their return to their homes. REMUEEA. The children connected witli the various Wesleyan schools in the town and suburbs assembled at their school-rooms yesterday morning, and marched, under care of their superintendents and teachers, to the Auckland and Newmarket railway stations, special trains having been provided to convey them to Mr. Dilworth's paddocks at Remuera, which had been kindly placed at their disposal by their owner. They arrived at their destination without any mishap. Tile gathering was a very large one, but would have been still greater but for the threatening appearance of the weather. The schools represented on the ground were the Pittstreet (Mr. 11. Arthur, superintendent), Grafton Road (Mr. T. McMaster, superintendent), Union-street (Mr. .1. S. Welsman, superintendent), Parnell (Mr. Hughes, superintendent). The children were well catered for, abundance of provisions having been supplied." The usual amusements, such as cricket, rounders, football, croquet, &c., were resorted to with the wonted zest, and everything was done to make the day as enjoyable as possible. A large number of visitors, friends, and parents of the children were on the ground, many of whom joined in the sports with the children. The ministers assembled in Conference were also present, and appeared, notwithstanding the gravity and dignity supposed t" attach to the cloth, to enter fully into the spirit of the hour. Everything, whether disagreeable or pleasant, however, comes to an end, and the shrill whistle of the steam-engine, about G. 15 o'clock, gave intimation that the day's amusement had terminated. Those of the children who returned by the train were safely deposited at the stations. Mr. Dilworth's grounds are well suited to the purpose to which they were yesterday applied. They are pleasantly situated, with abundance of shelter. The only drawback to the day's pleasure were the occasional showers which fell heavily from "ime tc time, when there was a general stampede to the tents for shelter. This was particularly the case in the afternoon. CRICKET. The return match, Auckland Cricket Club v. United Cricket Club, was, despite the imfavourable.state of the weather, commenced in the Domain yesterday; the captains, Messrs. Coulson aud Duiaur, f"ld Coulson winning, decided to send the I. lilted to the wickets, Horan being the only one who succceded in making double numbers, the bowling of Rees and Cotton proving itself too effective. All out for 4:!. including 5 for extras. The Auckland men lost no time in going to the wickets, Mowbray being the

, oiily one who succeeded iu scoring double I uumbers. All out for 54, including 9 for ' extras, placing the Auckland Cricket Club ) eleven rims ahead of the United in thi3 t innings. Wo must'not omit to mention a 1 splendid catch made by Yates with one hand , in this innings. The United commenced 2 their second iunings, Mumford batting very steadily, and getting runs very quickly. After he had seen three wickets down, and 43 runs were obtained, during which time both t the batsnien and fielders had to beat a hasty ' retreat, it was decided to draw the game, as the most of the players were terribly dis- ( gusted with having wet jackets to no pur- » pose, so a general stampede took place for home. [ GOOD TEMPJ.'.R ASM "ER3ARY. , The sfecoi.d a_:.uviirsary soiree of this brdy , was held. lia; evening in the Choral Hill, t Symonds-si. 'itst. f:.?y •' T "'.gu o cnpied the chair. Tea >ras se ved j ; the • at six o'clock. About <iOO meml'sis sa* down i to an excellenc repast. After- tea a public ■ meeting was held. The proceedings were ■ opened by an ode entitled, " The . ngels are Coming."—The Chairman said he took the ; chair upon an express stipulation that he would not be required to make a speech.— Mr. Hemus, sen., engaged in prayer.—Mr Edwin Can* was the first speaker. He said they were all glad that Brother Hastings was present. The Band was to play "The Angels are Coming." They should have > played "The Angel had come." He had l done good service. With respect to the general public, things had not been quite ; pleasant. That there was something wrong, > somewhere, and a great responsibility, there ; could be no doubt. A lawyer had said that I drink was the Devil, because it let in all t evils The chatisement inflicted Brother Hastings had felt. This was the last night i they should see him. He was needed elsei where. He hoped he would be received with welcome where he went. (Cheers.) — Brother Beale next addressed the meeting. . —Brother Hastings then followed with aa y address. He proposed to prove that the liquor traffic was destructive to the best interests of the people, under several heads— > to their health, to the legislation of ! the country, to sanitary reform, to their liberty. The fact became patent that the liquor traffic had been erected into , a danger to the public under all these heads. | Vested interests connected with the liquor , traffic have formed an organisation preju- [ dicial to their liberties. A license was a privilege to do wrong. It in practice curtailed the rights of the public. But the personal influence of the liquor traffic was the most destructive agent that ever was invented. Not only individuals, but families, communities, and nations owed their destruction to this gigantic evil.—Brother Spragg sang "The Good Templar's Battle Cry."— Brother Richardson (from Wellington), also . addressed the meeting. He described what had occurred at Wellington in respect to the " Manchester Block." At first, it was intended that there should be no public-house on the block. He believed that determination was changed, and the neighbourhood would rue the day when such alteration was made.— - Mr. Coleman moved, and Mr. South (of Wellington) seconded, " That this meeting, I recognising in Brother Hastings the eminent qualities of a gentleman and a statesman 1 that fit him to confer the greatest advantages : upon Good Templarism in the community, and the equally eminent virtues that endear him as a Christian man : recognising, also, the services he has rendered to the Order by his visit, expresses its gratified appreciation of the same, and its most sincere desire for the prosperity of our Brother, both person- : ally and in relation to Good Templary."— The resolution was carried with acclamation. , PRINCE OF WALES THEATRE. This place of amusement was largely at- • tended, the attractions being a bill consisting f of the farce of the " Country Cousins," the i performance of the Girards, and the burlesque of "Black-eyed Susan." The farce went with spirit, Margery being personified by . Miss Patty Holt. The Girards were as extraordinary as ever. The burlesque o£ J " Black-eyed Susan" introduces Miss Clara Stephenson as William, and her spirited j acting was appreciated and applauded by the audience. Mr. Oily Deering made a capital . Captain C'rosstree, and introduced one or two good local hits. Miss Patty Holt was, of 1 course, Susan, and Maggie Knight Greatbrain. The other characters do not call for 3 any special mention, except Mr. 11 olloway, , who was very funny as the Dame. The ' dances were very good, and the songs fairly . rendered for a first production. To-night the company and the Girards appear for the last time, when the performance will be under the patronage of the Regatta Club. The ' company open at the Thames on Monday.