AMUSEMENTS, ETC.

New Zealand Herald, Volume XXV, Issue 8987, 27 February 1888, Page 3 (Supplement)

AMUSEMENTS, ETC.

AUCKLAND REGATTA. Patron : Mr. A. Devore, Mayor of Auckland. VicePatrons: Mr. W. It. Wsiddol, Chairman of tho Auckland Harbour Board ; Hon. K. Mitchelson, M.H.H., Minister of Public Works. President: Mr. 11. McKenzie. Vice-President: Mr. G. S. Kissling. Committee: Mr. T. Henderson, jun., Captains Nearing and Fisher, Messrs. C. C. Dacrc, H. Parker, G. Cozens, I). Oxley, A. Buchanan, D. Miller, 11. Reynolds, C. Bailey, C. Webb, J. B. Morpeth, J. Haultain, and C. F. .Tames. Umpire : Mr. I). Oxlov. Judge for Rowing Races : Captain Fish or. Judge for bailing Races : Mr. 11. Parkor. Starter : Captain caring. Handicapper: Mr. T. Henderson. Measurer: Mr. C. Bailey. Treasurer : Mr. Geo. Cozens, lion. Secretary: Mr. Cluis. C. Dacrc.

The annual regatta took place on Jan. 30, and proved a complete success in every way. The vessels at the wharves and in the stream had all heir bunting displayed in honour of the occasion, the flagship, of course, bearing off the palm in this direction. This latter was the Waitangi. The tender was tho tugboat Awhina, and Capt. Campbell is to be complimented upon the manner in which he fulfilled his share of the duties of tho day. The committee were most energetic in the fulfilment of the duties attached to the various positions assigned to them.

As the schooner race only brought out one competitor on entry night, and the fixture for largo cutters was not patronised at all, these two events were consequently abandoned and tho race which first occupicd the attention of the starter and the public was that for

Coasting Vessels, any rig, 12 tons and under 25, and which have not been built for yachts. First prizo, £30, provided there were five bona starters ; if four starters, £25, and for three, £20 and Cup presented by Messrs. Morrin and Co. ; second prize, £10 and trophy presented by Mr. Kelsey ; third prize, £5. Course : From flagship thence round red and white chequered buoy in Rangitoto Channel, thence round Drunken Bay buoy, .thence round hulk Clara Hargreaves off Judge's Bay, thence round mark boat off Sugarworks; twice round. There wore five starterstho Gannet, Henry, Lily, Jane, and Antelope—and these wero despatched to an even start by Captain Nearing, the craft being sent off with only their mainsails set. The race finished: Gannet first, Lily second, Henry third. FOURTH RACE.

Yachts, 6 tons and upwards, handicap. First prize, £20 and Cup, presented by Mr. Gabriel Lewis ; second prize, £5.

Course : From flagship round mark boat off Lake Takapuna, thence round hulk Clara Hargreaves, thence round mark boat off Sugarworks. Twice round.

In order that the competitors might start) on presumedly equal terms a handicap was arranged which placed the Matangi scratch, Arawa Bmin. start, Winona 20min., Spray 30min. The Matangi finally won, passing the flagship at 3.54 p.m., Arawa being nex< at 4.5, Winona third at 4.33, and Spray last at 4.48 p.m. . FIFTH RACK. Fishing Boats, over 4 tons. First prize, £15 and Cup presented by Mr. Leviusohn ; second prize, £7.

This event brought out five starters, the Christina, Foam, Caprera, May, and Jane, who wero given the word to star* while at anchor, and the Foam wis tho quickest away, followed by tho Christina (which carried a huge balloon jib), the Caprera, May, and Jane. May first, Jane second, Foam third. SIXTH RACE Yachts, under 6 tons. First, Prize, £10 and Cup presented by Messrs. P. Hayman & Co. ; Second Prize, £5. Five competitors came out) into position for this eventtho Jessie Logan, Manola, Ariel, Iris, and Mascotte. Jessie Logan first, Manola (close up) second, Mascotte third. /

SEVENTH RACE Fishing Boats, 4 tons and under. First prize, £10 and trophy presented by Mr. H. Kohn ; second prizo, £5 ; third prize,

Four smacks, the Italy, Britannia, Mignonette, and Dixie started, the Shrimp, from the Thames, failing to appear. Italy first, Mignonette second, Britannia third.

EIGHTH RACK. Open Sailing Boats, 18 feet and under. First prize, £6 and cup; second prize, £2.

There were but three starters for this event Belle, Arrow, and Beata—-and a very good race ensued. Belle first, Arrow second. Some little time after the finish of the race, the Arrow, while sailing close to the flagship, capsized and sank, throwing her crew of five into the water. They were all swimmers, and kept aHoat with ease til! picked up by a rowing boat that was near at hand.

The ninth event was the Greasy Boom, and eight competitors tried their luck, with results that caused great amusement to the onlookers. The prize, 30s, was after repeated trials carried off by a Kanaka named Jimmy, from the brigantino Ika Vuka.

The race for the Kohimarama Training School brought out two crews and after a tough pull of about a mile against a strong wind, the No, 2 crew managed to win by less than a length. The names of the boys in the winning crow were : —llinch (stroke), Kimbcr, Croaier, Garry, Trupp, C. Nikon, Corkim, Kcefe, Brown (steersman). The twelfth event was the big event of the day :—

THE CHAMPION* WHALEBOAT RACE. First prize, £100, and champion flag presented by Mrs. Endean, with pennant to coxswain (with £10 added for each additional bona fide starter above five boats); second prize, £30; third prize, £10.

Course : From starting boat off Point Resolution, thence round separate mark boats off St. Mary's Point, finishing at flagship. The splendid field of seven competitors faced tfho starter's flag, and each crew was much fancied to win by its party, Waitemata and Wairoa being the favourites. The boats engaged were :—

Bridei (Ponsonby Rowing Club): 1, T. Oreen; 2, J. Witticonibe; 3, R. Thorne; 4, J. McKay; stroke, J. O'Brien ; steer-oar, W. Scott. Daraiville (Northern Waivoa R.C.): 1, J. Fitzpairick ; 2, Joseph Baker; 3, Charles Stophenson; 4, Joseph Wilson ; stroke, Albert White ; steeroar, Tyne Savage. Uim (H.M.s. Opal): 1, F. Mills; 2, W. Walters; 3, O. Gooding; 4, O. Turner; stroke, R. Butland; Steer-oar, Harry Sanders. Maxim (City R.C.): 1, C. Maxwell; 2, D. Slade; J, A. Brown ; 4, H. Bishop; stroke H. Slade; Iteer-oar, C. O. Hill. Latona. (North Shore R.C.): 1, A. Logan; 2, O. Wynyard ; 3, P. Marks ; 4, J. McKenzie ; stroke, T. Sullivan; steer-oar, R. Logan.

Star of Manukau (Manukau R.C.) : 1, J. Pearce; 2, S. Peirce ; 3, C. Clark ; 4, G. Pearce; stroke, X gJClark; steer-oar, A. Hunt.

Nelson (Waitemata Boating Club): 1, J. Collins ; 2, T. (VConnor; 3. G. Barrett; 4, R. Moore; stroke, M. Iveefe; steer-oar, E. Moore. Waitemata first, North Shore second, and Wairoa third.

The next race was for dingies, rowed by youths under 15 years of age. First prize, £2 and cup, presented by Mrs. Lewisson. Course : From flagship, thence round hulk Neptune, finishing at flagship. Three starters came out, and getting away to a first-class start pulled a slashing race, which was eventually won by the May (O'Reilly), with the Jessie (B. Bailey) second, and Clytie (V. Masefield) third. The fourteenth race was one for

Men-of-war and Naval Brigade Cutters, 12-oared, to be rowed by members of same. First prize, £15, and knife to coxswain ; second prize, £5.

Course: From flagship, thence round separate mark boats off St. Mary's Point, finishing at flagship. There was a field of five starters, namely : Taniwha (Ponsonby Navals), Nelson (Devonport Navals), Opal (H.M.b. Opal), Chanticleer (Auckland Navals), Isa Darling (Thames Navals). The Thames men won easily, Auckland and Devonport pulling a great race for second honours, The next event was the Amateur Whaleboat Race, rowed by amateurs of any recognised rowing club, and who had not competed in race twelve. First prize, £20; second, £6. —From railway wharf to separate mark boats off St. Mary's Point, finishing at flagship. Four crews started— Ponsonby R.C., ISiorth Shore R.C., Waitemata R.C., and City R.C. A good start was effected. The marks were rounded in the following order—Waitemata, City, North Shore, Ponsonby, and no change resulted during tho return, the race finishing as above.

Tho Duck Hunt fell through, owing to the late hour of the evening at whicn it was fixed, and th o coldness of the wind.

On the 2nd February the prize money won at the Auckland Regatta was paid over. Tho total amount paid away was £327, but this is still £20 short of the amount required to clear the expenses. Mr. D. Oxley gave his decis ion in repard to the protest lodged respecting the Whaleboat Race. He held that the mark boats were not shifted, the only colour for that statement being that No. 7 mark boat had not swung so far with the tide as the others had done. He gave first prize to the Waitemata. The objection taken to the Wairoa boat not being built according to rule 32 he overruled, as he had had the boat measured, and it was found she was in conformity with all the rule required.

THE BAY OF ISLANDS REGATTA. The Clansman returned to Russell from the North on Wednesday, February 15, bringing a large number of excursionists from the surrounding districts. The Clansman acted as flagship, and was largely patronised, Captain Farquhar and tho officers neing most attentive. The Devonport Band, under Bandmaster Morris, was on board, and their playing elicited many complimentary remarks. Tho committee worked hard, and to them may be attributed the success of the regatta, which was, considering everything, quite equal to past ones. Mr. Henry Cook acted as starter, Mr. J. H. Greenway as umpire, while Mr. J. B. W T illiams proved untiring and obliging as secretary. Tho First Race was for skiff outriggers, and a field of three faced the starter, namely, Messrs. Murdoch, Anderson, and Adamson. The first-named jumped away with the lead and held it throughout, being somewhat favoured with a better class of boat, Anderson was second, and Adam/ion retired before half the course had been ftone over. Second Race, 16-feet open sailing boats, course about 9 miles : The boats entered were Hunter's Critic, Hunter's Star, Chaney's Scout, Tawai's Lizzie. The Scout was tho first to sprcftd her canvas, closely followed by the Critic. On the way to the first turning buoy, the Scout sccured a good lead, and it was evident that, bar accidents, the race was hers; but that unfortunate accident did happen. When working down the harbour against the wind, the boat took a heavy sea. and before it could recover the whole of her head-gear was carried awayr The Star now assumed the lead, and so re mained, tho, Critic being second. The othe two boats retired.

Third racq, Scullers, lads under 14 years '■ The entries were: Murdoch, Cains, Priar,and Howe. The race, which for youngsters was an unusually long one, proven most exciting, Priar eventually winning, while Howe managed to pull into second place in the most gnme manner when but a few feet off the winning-post. Murdoch was third. Fourth race, Pulling Whaleboats, five oars: Three, crews entered : two Maoris and one European. Tho Towai assumed the load, and when rounding the first buov the rowlock of the stroke oar broke, but the crew kept on, and manfully held the premier position from the Opuas (European crew). Vhen coming homo on the last turn a noneon testing boat was pulled out, and as the Towai swept past they were thrown another ' rowlock, so they were enabled to get all five oars again at work. The Towai's crew wore protested against obtaining first prize on the ground named above. The committee have decided to refer the question to Auckland for settlement.

Fifth race, Open Sailing Boats, 20ft. Entries : Hunter's Eunice, Irving's Nell, Berghan's Alpha, Irvine's Apt. The boats were all got away capitally, and as they ran up the harbour presented a pretty _ appearance. After rounding the buoy the Nell took the lead, followed by Eunice and Apt. The two former worked against the breeze, that was now beginning to be very puffy, and increasing on the northern shore; and the Apt and Alpha on the Russell side, in mid-stream. The Ts ell had a strong lead with the Apt, followed by the Eunice. At this time the wind suddenly shifting caught the Apt aback, but she jibed safely. Not so the Eunice, which was carrying an enormous spread of canvas, for she careered on to the squall, and taking in a quantity of water upset and sank, leaving the occupants, Messrs. Lane, Hunter, Brown, and Demon, in the water. The accident was quickly noticed by the Apt's crew, and they promptly squared away and ran down to give assistance. Meanwhile boats from the shore put off. The Apt was successful in rescuing all the men. The committee awarded the prizes to the Nell and Apt in the order named, this being at the request of the other competitors, rather than sail the race over again. This decision gave general satisfaction.

Sixth race, Whaleboats pulled by five oars : This really proved a second trial between the three whaleboats that competed in race No. 4, except that different crews manned them. The race resulted in a win for the Towai, the Opua. being second. Seventh race, Open-sailing Boats, IS feet: The entries were Rocket, Clarissa, and Alpha. This race proved to be a match between the first-named two boats, and it was a most exciting race, it being eventually won by the Clarissa by about half-a-length. This brought the programme to a close, everyone proceeding homeward well pleased with their day's amusement. In the evening a concert was given in the Public Hall. There was a large attendance, the various performers being secured from lady _ and gentlemen amateurs. They all acquitted themselves satisfactorily.

THE WAIKATO ANNIVERSARY SWIMMING RAGES. The Waikato Anniversary Swimming Raccs took place on January 30 in the Lake, at Hamilton, and were in every way a most unqualified success. During tho afternoon some excitement was caused by tho bolting of a horse and buggy belonging to Mr. Knox. The horse tried to climb a steep cliff, and almost succeeded in reaching the top when it lost its footing and it and the buggy rolled over and over to the foot of the cliff, where they parted company. The buggy was completely smashed, but the horse was uninjured. The first event on the programme was the neat header. This was eventually won by Nicholson, Kiely 2. Boys under 10, 200 yards : Neilson, 1; Gelling, 2. Girls under 15, GO yards: Bessie Whyte, 1 ; N. Trewheeller, 2; M. Hume and F. Logie, 3 (ties). 100 yards Scratch Race : Nicholson, 1 ; Brown, 2 ; Fred Von Sturmer, 3. This was a splendid race, won by 2 feet, 3 yards between second and third. Girls under 12, 40 yards : Ethel Hay, 1 ; Hilda Graham, 2 ; Violet Graham, 3. This was also a very close race, being won by a few inches only. Back Race, 150 yards : Nicholson, 1; Quick, 2. Girls' Race ; Dewes, 1 ; Alice Sandes, 2; F. Hope, 3. Boys under twelve, 40 yards: Neilson, 1: F. Cowper, 2. Waikato Anniversary Championship Race, half-a-mile : Four started for this, which was the event of the day. Brown went off with the lead, which he kept the whole way, winning by 100 yards; Fred. Von Sturmer (who won the cup last year, three-quarters of a mile, for boys under sixteen), 2 ; P. Missen, 3 ;.Nicholson, 4. Time, 15 minutes. Boys under fourteen, long dive : Frank Cowper, 1 ; Fred. Cowper, 2. The Canoe Race was won by George Parr. Professor Pannell then gave a swimming exhibition, which

required to be seen to be fully appreciated. His performance brought forth loud applause from the crowds on the wharf and round the banks of the lake. Boys under fourteen: Fred. Cowper, 1 ; Gillett, 2. Consolation Race, 100 yards : Fred. Von Sturmer, 1 ; P. Missen, 2. This brought a most successful day's sports to a close.

On the 11th February a very pleasant outing was given to a large number of the officers of H.M. 8. Opal by their Auckland friends in the shape of a picnic to Home Bay, Motutapu. The ferry steamer Britannia was chartered for the occasion, and con veyed the party to the number of about 120 to Mr. Reid's homestead, where a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. A very successful concert, in aid of the funds of the Auckland Christian Doctrine Society, was held at the Catholic Institute on the 14th February. A crowded audience wag present, and many persons were unable to gain admittance. An excellent _ programme was submitted, many of the items being contributed by sailors from H.M.s. Opal. A number of step dances were also contributed by the seamen. The pianoforte accompaniments during the entertainment were played by Miss Kirby. The employes of the Mount? Roskill Dairy Company (Taylor and Spratt) were entertained on the firm's dairy farm, at Mount Roskill, on the 9th February. _ The entertainment took the form of a picnic, and resulted in a day's enjoyment which passed without a single hitch. In addition to the employes of the firm and their wives and families, a large number of the private friends of Messrs. Taylor and Spratt were present, the entire company numbering nearly one hundred persons. The bowling carnival at Christchurch concluded on Friday, the 10th February. The single-hand tournament was won by S. Hannery (Christchurch), who beat F. C. Maddesson (Christchurch) by 18 to 14. The medal match, three rinks aside, after playing two hours and a-half between Canterbury and Caledonian, was won by the former by 71 to 52. In the evening the visiting players were entertained at a dinner and smoke concert.

The employes of the Sugar Company at Birkenhead had a pleasant picnic on February 18. The company generously contributed £25 towards the expenses, and granted a holiday with full pay to all hands. The mill was consequently closed for the day, although the Auckland office remained open. The Victoria was chartered for the occasion, and some 400 people, consisting of employes, their wives and families and friends, left at eight o'clock in the morning for Buckland's paddock at Tamaki. There they indulged in the usual picnic amusements and refreshments, and spent a most enjoyable day. An entertainment was given On Feb. 16 by the sailors of the English squadron now in harbour. It comprised contests for various prizes for singing, dancing, &c., and the performance Horded a good deal of amusement. There was a good house. A minstrel and variety entertainment was given on Saturday, Feb. IS, in the Opera House. The winners of prizes at the competition during the week between seamen of the various ships of the Squadron, assisted in contributing the programme, which consisted of songs, recitations, stump speeches, and hornpipe dances. There was a fair audience.

An entertainment of a most agreeable class was given at the Opera House on Feb. 17 in aid of the Parnell Convent Schools. There was a large attendance, but those present would not represent the number of people who had bought tickets; and the revenue will therefore be greater than the attendance represented. 'lie programme was attractive and artistic, tho selections being made with discrimination, and the variety was charming. The Auckland carters held their annual picnic at Potter's Paddock, Epsom, on February 21. About nine a.m. a parade was formed at Lower Queen-street, and a large number of entries were received for the competition for the prizes to be given for the best-dressed spring cart and dray horses. Messrs. T. and b. Morrin were awarded the prize for the best-dressed spring-cart horse, as that belonging to them was bedecked ■ with coloured ribbons, plumes, &c. For the best-dressed dray horse Messrs. Thornton, Smith, and Firth wore awarded the prize. Shortly after ten a.m. the procession of about 30 carts, waggons, &c., of all descriptions, crowded with laughing lads and lasses, men and women of "all sorts and conditions," and headed by a brake conveying the Devonjiort Band, left for the picnic ground, the Newton Band also accompanying. Arriving at Potter's Paddock, a long programme of sports was at once commenced, Messrs. T. D. Halstead and A. E. Edmonds acting as judges. The various races were well contested, and the principal footrace, the Carters' Cup, run in three heats, was won by W. Bonella, J. Martin being second, and J. Hogan third. A trotting match was won by the horse Hard Times. Other sports took place, valuable prizes being given for each event. A baby show was held, and from a large number of entries Mrs. Armstrong's baby was declared the winner. The unfortunate children who were placed on exhibition were compelled to undergo a trying ordeal, being weighed under a broiling sun, in the midst of a closely-packed crowd, and that many of them did not suffer serious results is a wonder.

The grocers' annual picnic was held at the Island of Motuihi on January 30. The association had chartered the p.s. Eagle, but owing to her license being out, the p.s. Osprey took her place, and left the wharf at 9 a.m., having on board full}' COO people. The Newton Brass Band, under their new bandmaster, Mr. West, discoursed excellent music throughout the day, and added greatly to the enjoyment of those present. On arriving at the island a good programmeof sports was gonethrough, and dancing was indulged in with great vigour to the strains of the band. The committee, consisting of Messrs. He win, Wootton, White, Entrican, Hardy, Horne, Schischka, and Whitley, were very indefatigable in their efforts to make the picnic as enjoyable as possible.

A very successful concert was held in the Jubilee Hall, Coromandel, on January 30, on behalf of Captain Lloyd. A splendid programme was placed before the audience, and was highly appreciated. On February 7 a picnic was arranged by a nflmber of the men of H.M.s. Opal, and in response to invitations some 120 men-o'-war's men and civilians assembled at the place of rendezvousthe Waitemata Hotel— nine a.m. Seven breaks were in attendance, each being gaily dressed with bunting. The Artillery Band, under Bandmaster Hunter, was in attendance, and a few minutes before ten o'clock a start was made, the first break containing a nigger minstrel troupe. The route was up Queen-street, thence up Wellesley - street and Symonde - street; down Kyber Pass and through Newmarket and Otahuhu, and thence on to the Roman Catholic grounds at Panmure. On arrival there the men and their friends gave themselves up to all sorts of pleasure, in which trench tig, kiss-in-the-ring, etc., predominated.

His Worship the Mayor and the Mayoress (Mr. and Mrs. Devore) organised an excursion party on Feb. 4 to Kauri Forest and the Titirangi Ranges. The party consisted of Mrs. Fairfax, wife of Admiral Fairfax, Captain Bosanquet, of H.M.s. Opal, and Mrs. Bosanquet, Miss Dundas, three officers of H.M.s. Opal, one officer of 11. M.s. Swinger, Mr. and Mrs. Devore, Miss Harloy, and Mr. and Mrs. James Dacre. An early start was made from Government House, with some of the guests in one of Crowthar's four-horse brakes (Mr. McLaughlin handling the " ribbons)," picking up the balance of the party en route. A delightful day was spent in the ranges. The party ascended Bishop's Hill, from which a magnificent view was obtainable of the surrounding country, and of the sea on both sides of tha isthmus. Some of the excursionists spent part of the time in sketching. This spot was a favourite one in the olden time with Governor Gore Browne and Sir George Arney, who were wont in the summer afternoons to proceed thither for sketching purposes, owing to the delightful bits of landscape scenery in the neighbourhood. The party came back about eight o'clock in the evening.

The annual picnic of the Onehunga Congregational School was held at Mr. Washer's farm, Mangere, when about 100 children assembled under the charge of Mr. Watts, the indefatigable school secretary. The Rev. Mr. Millar, pastor of the church, was present, and assisted Mr. Watts in carrying out the admirable programme of sports which had been arranged.

The Auckland butchers held a very successful picnic at St. Hellers Bay on Feb. 22. Tho Devonport Ferry Company's steamer

Britannia had been ohartered by the committee, and that vessel left Queen-street Wharf for the picnic ground at nine and eleven o'clock a.ra., but though the vessel was crowded on each occasion, it was found necessary to run a supplementary trip at two o'clock p.m., and it is computed that 1500 people were present during the afternoon, including a large number who came by road on horseback, in carriages, carts, &c. A number of sailors from the warships now in harbour were present, some of them causing considerable amusement by their efforts at horsemanship. An excellent programme was ca riod out by the following committee: — Messrs. R. Hellaby, G. Hulme, Fen ton, M. Briggs, J. Lincoln, A. Barnes, Fagan, W. Fisher, J. Lumpkin, Sandall, Bond, Robertson, Avenal, R." S. Briggs, J. H. Garrett, E. Langley, H. Shove, Collins, Wilson, D. Neilson, R. H. Hopkins. Mr. Fagan was starter, and Mr. W. Fisher judge, Mr. J. Lumpkin being treasurer. Mr. R. H. Hopkins was indefatigable in the discharge of his duties as secretary, and to his efforts may be attributed much of the success of the proceedings. The sports began at noon, and the following are the results :— Maiden Race, 100 yds : H. Oakley, 1; R. Lupton, 2.150 yds Race (open): J. Johnson, 15yds, 1; M. McGuinness, 12yds, 2 ; W. Purdy, syds, 3. 200 yds Handicap : M. McGuinness, scratch, 1 ; W. Harrison, 10yds, 2.440 yds Handicap : T. Stewart, scratch, 1 ; W. Shove, 20yds, 2; M. McGuinness, 12yds, 3. One Mile Handicap (open): G. Reed, 175 yards, 1; W. Howie, scratch, 2; W. P. Conray, 50yds, 3. 100 yds Handicap : W. Harrison, 6yds, 1 ; W. Shove, 4yds, 2; M. McGuinness, scratch, 3. High Jump : Moore, 1 ; Bishop, 2. Hop, Step, and Jump : McGuinness, 1; Cox, 2. A race for married ladies excited great interest, Mrs. Brody proving the winner. Miss McKinney won the Girls' Race, Miss Byers running second. The Master Butchers' Race, 100 yds, was well contested, and was won by Mr. Sandall, sen., Mr. J. Lincoln running second. Pickering and Trubshaw proved victorious in the Threelegged Race, and Lawder was first in the Slaughtermen's Race, whilst Bray obtained the prize for catching the greasy pig. The chase of the pig wns most amusing, especially as the animal, in his wild flight, brought two refreshment stalls to earth, causing the utmost confusion.

Wednesday, Feb. 22, a cricket match, as a return game for that played here at Christmas time, took pl&ce on the Domain Ground between the officers of H.M. s. Nelson and the balance of the fleet. The former won the toss, and elected to defend the stumps, but they did not make a great stand, being all disposed of for 50 runs. Their opponents went in, and fared worse, the eleven compiling but 39. Nelson then started on their second innings, and seemed to have got the measure of the bowlers put against them, for when time was called they had one wicket to fall, with the score at 140. The game was decided on the first innings, the Nelson team thus winning by 11 runs.