THE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY

Oamaru Mail, Volume X, Issue 3435, 4 January 1886, Page 2

THE NEW YEAR HOLIDAY

The weather on Saturday, continued fine for the holiday, though jit', we* riot bo P^nsarit;Sy : on |ho pro viodß day. "Everyone seemed ipvbe making and each of the country traiai hroufKt in a large number of people, all intent Jnpon enjoyiug themselves... CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S GATHERING,

Tho attendance at the. second-day's spoits of the Oamarn Caledonian Sooiety was not bo large as on the first as may Jhe well underetood,. for. on Friday the -games received the patronage of the great bulk of the excursionists'from Dunedin. Still the. attendance was larger than has, we bolieyev been teen on aaeotid day of any T previous gathering. The; sports were again keenly contested, and for almost every event there was a large nam--ber of competitors, and the attractiveness of the gathering was greatly enhanced by the admirable musio. supplied by the Garritou Band. Altogether the moating has been the most successful the Society . have yet held..; In- two points, however, it fell short of its predcces*prs,»ho Bagpipe musio and the being the poorest that havo been known here for many,years., Owing to some unexplained cause, too, no entries wore obtained for the tug-of-war, which has previously occasioned a good' deal ot iriteroif. Otherwise the directors may well be ploaaed with the success of their seventeenth gathering. The results' upon tho aeoond day were as follow:

"VQuoiting. R;,Smith,. 1; ,% little, 8,5 E. M'tfay, 3. '"' '■.';. '-. ,'. V, . .". .. Light Ball (for youths under 21). —j: Brown, 31ft Bin'; 1J F. Priogle, 31ft, ,2; \V.Gordou, 30ft 9in, 3. The other oom(petit6rs were R. Elder, J. T. , o'Gra , dy;.and r W:;Bostt.. ".; /; '„„,,' ™. ■■' ;, Light Hammer' (youths under 21, no swinging).—iPatersoiL 84ft 6Jn, 1; W. Gordon, .84ft. 6ih, 2; D.'Diehl, 84ft 1 in, 3. J,'Brown and J. Budge also competed. 100 Yards, Handicap, in heats.—Cork, 1; 'ddlam, 2} Payjie, 3. For this there was is large.field and the event was run in heats. The first was run in.lO}*eoe, the placed men being Cork and Brapiu>) ( .A«|«tin and Payne obtained the places itfeeooad heat, the time for which was ll}ieolr; stiain the third heat James was first and 'Adlam second, the time being lOiseoi. k The ttoal heat produced a grand race, there being little to spare between any of the competitors, and. the result being as given.above. Putting the ■ > tight. :Ball: (handicap, no drawing).—P.. Q'Grady.j(soratoh), 39ft Hn, 1; 0, Chalmers! (scratch), 87ft 4ia, 2.; D. Nimmo (6in), 36ft Sin, 3. T. White, W. Robertson, J. Watt, W. Grant, and W. Frew aleo competed. Irish Jig, in costume, open to all who have never won a first prwe.—O. Phipps, 1; 0. Fuiton, 2. D. White also daaoed. , Obstaoje Race, 440 yards. —T. Halkett, 1; J. Thomson, 2; A, Dalgleish„3. The obstacles .were of a. varied character,. Including'what may be termed a, gridiron placed, pretty close to the cinder track, ;and under and over the bars of. whioh,th« .competitors • had: to; roll, crawl, or nt, as best they could; a number of swinging barrels, a netting, and other,'and other things calculated to teat the ingenuity of.the oom«. petitors.. The. race created a great deal of amusement for the fpeatatore, -.though Balkett won protty easilyi• > • fv -. . Boy's Obstacle Jiaoe.-M'Na.b, 1) Collins, 2; Welsh; 3. ■'..■■■ .. ..." ,-'.'»[■ i bailors' Hornpipe (in costume). —o,'Pfaipp*, 1; C. Fulton, : 2; J. Jaok, ; 3/V.rT , -il Highland Fling (in costums), open t9i.aU 'who hnvo never won a first prise.—D. Gray, 1; J. Lindsay, 2, ;». White also competed. Light Hammer Handicap (m swinging).— W. Robertson, 100 f- 2in, 1; J. Watt, 99ft lOin, .2; D.r Chalmers, 98ft 9in, 3. The other , competitor! were—T. White,'' P. Grady, W. Gordon, ;W. Grant, D. Nimmo, J. W. Pajerson. :.■:,-. ~.■' .■ ~),.,■ a' --• -.v. > Reel of Tnlloch (in costume).—J, Jsck, I > •D.-Gjrayi-2.vv: i .... ..::•■■ .-<■* ■-■, ';.-^;. ( .--; 440 Yards Hurdle. Handicap.—N» Austin, 20yd, 1; S. E. Smith, scratch, 2j:F. Brooks, 18yd, 3. G. adlam,: G; Smart, B. Taylor, H.Jayne, J. Fraser, Wnl Johnaten atso n". Aastin well,maintaiaed his lead,' and won pretty oomfortably.f torn ,SmHb. iwho started from scratoh- and.-disposed of: Brooks when nearing home. ; Wrestling, Cumberlaod style,A maximnm weight, lUt,j7|b.—J. O'Grady, 1; W. H. TJre, 2j"A. Scott, 3. : . Seantreatts, in Ooatume.;—J. Jaoki Ij ;D. White, 2.

Knnniog .<Hlgh Lesp, handicap.—J. John. stone (3in), sft 7in, 1 j N. Austin (scratoh), sft 6in, 2 j a. Rleeber (2m), sft 4id, 3. A. Sutherland (4ft lOin), audi Biohardion (sft 3ii»)/also competed.. , -ui .•■•:!'«■. ';.■' ,»..: < .Wrestling* Cumberland.style, snyjreight. ;—P. O'Grady, 1; J. O'Grady and W. Frew divided 2nd,and 3rd.. ■,■ ;t/M :■,'.)'.> ■■, :!C"! s.Qne . Mils Handicap. —A. Dalgleiih (40yds), 1; D. Ballsntyne (20ydsU 9; O. Pma't. (40yds), 3. D. Duncan (soretch), J. Da'gleish (40yds), J. Thomiou {soretoh)/ fl;. Harria (60yds),.and 8. Keir (SOydfe); also ran. A. Dalgleish, after a desperate effort on the part, of Billsntyog/won by some yard", Smait being a (air third.: Duncan could never shorten the gap between him and the leaders,, and gate up before the) finish, as did several others of'i the' oom«> petitors. ."-Y.'d-i • -''" --.. -.■:.*"* i»i<Sack Baoe, in masks (handicap)— Austin, 1; Simmond?, 2; M'Kay, 3. This event was provocative of the usual amount of merriment, and Jt was heightened when M'Kay fell near the finish, and let Simmondi into second place. . ■.-,.«. r.i. . - r^i

Consolation Handicap,—Brooks, 1; Thorn* son, 1; Sutherland, .3. Giles, Adlam, Can* ningbam, and HiohardKm also ran.. ■'-..; •?. Special 220 yds Handicap, in heats.—A. Dalgleish,»l* J. E!reretf,2; Di»D«ntt», r K In the first heat Duncan and A. Dalgleisu were placed,. a>id in the second Everett and James occupied: t>ie places. The final heat produced an (excellent, finish,' barely a yard separating "'the; three placed < men, Whose names are given above. '1 ■-.•■:• vi Special Menagerie 1 Race.—The inVsrest oansed by the menagerie race,on the,flrst day led the directors to introduce «>seoood race of the kind. For this four go >ts won entered,' the result' beikig "as' follows!—N. Austin's goat, 1; T. Simmond's gost, 2) K;,' Brooks' goat,' 3. The fourth goat was a long' .way ahead of that which'' finished third, but its driver could not induce it to pass tbi' of the gWatit retnsed to;-fcS iyard (urVier. ' One Mile Walking Handicap—J. Dalgleish (scratch).,!; R. Cunningham (30yds),,£:,A a - DargleißhfsoratcT>),3.,,Tbprs ( competitors.' This event was capitally eon« tested, but J. Dalglsish,, who walked well, wore down his opponents, shaking off Cui« niiighanf.'pn th'e several occasions on whlou 'he made good spurt", "' ' /,";'" ,';•,'. ' '",' „ '■ Boys' Kace.—Cooper, 1; Kt'dd; 2; 8t«". monds,3. . ~ * <i .,. i '",'/. ' .-, \-r.,~ -, , During the day a match was ran bstweeo A. and W. Jamoe/'the disUnoe being 220 yards, James won by four or fivo yards. , ... .The five special caps subscribed for by tradespeople' and others were won .lows: - : ,;f . " '"' '", " '.' v -Ladies' Cop, value L 5, for "the greatest number of points in dancing—J. Jaofcf :j "' i '" J Grocers' Cup, value' 15, for the jgjKstetV number 'of "points in hinnltag 'and walklbg— G. -mart. '" "77., ■ Butchers! and AgSnts! yup, value, 1&, for. the greatest: liumbor of "points Jn hauuners, balls, and caber|it).'Chalmers.';.; '' Drapes' Cap, vSlne L 5, for the greatest number of points in vaulting and jumping— A.Kleeber. '' ■••'•■' ■ ..-?

• Publicans' Cup, va'uetS, for,the greatest number of ' printi in bagpipe miulo. D. G «J\.,, v l -->-r^''' , ''-.V'.. »■:«.-.■..-^' At the conclusion of, the games the directors, ; headed by.tbe pipenaod the band, marehed.to the .Star and Garter Hotel, where eome time wee spent pleer santly with toasts and songs: Nearly the whole of the directors were\ present, :ttf that the large commercial room was.wtU. packed. The President«. (Mr Peattie) opened the proceedings by making m speech, in which he referred ,to several important mattersthat he* thought should receive tlio early end earnest, attention of the Society.''Tiler; FiiatA^Li , M' i '&&s& met rfitli' warm aud other speakers followed ju the,same direction,, Bixihdiiig to tho various toast*, ofuwhiolt

kAre was a great number, Vhn Flemf Milne, W. Bee D. S e r. W. J. A. Sanderson, WCwmbie, Rule, G. Jon.*, and J. M. 8r0w..-, ; o .p«k«- TheSecret.ry.nd Treasurer Se highly eulogi-ed for the manner in Mch they bad formed ad ardoon* dntie., and, of course, the Resident, Vice-Prwideota, and the hani«ppers, were similarly honored, whilst te Garrison B«nd was accorded much The occasion, SS «• q»"e as profitable as it was leiaant, waa brought to a close by sing. Syne" and "Gad-Save be Queen." ,

SUMMER FLOWER SHOW. Tha anmmer flower show of the North )t»«> Horticultural Society was continued .the produce room on the showground a Saturday. The show was a wry good ne, containing many interesting features, ot it did not receive anything like a trinz amount of support, and we fear iat the experiment of holding an extra liow has proved a financial failure.

CRICKET MATCH. On Saturday last the Boelyn and Umaru Cricket Clubs met for the first ime on the Oamaru Club's ground. Play ns commenced at 10 o'clock in the icrning, and a very enjoyable game was Uyed, resulting in a win for the visitors ,y 10 wickets. Oamaru had by no means ij beat toam on the ground, the first leven being away in Christchurch playing here. Oamaru won the toss and went in rat, and only managed to put 41 runs ogether, Sompter, who made 22 runs, sing the* only one to get into doable tares. Roslyn totalled 85 runs in tbeir inrt innings; Burt, who played steadily or his 22 runs, being top scorer, Higgins tho followed him rery closely with 18 una, and Reid, who made 15 runs, were he only three who made the coveted louble figures. In their second innings hmaru did not improve their first score rery much, only putting together 63 runs, Jompter again coming to the front with 14 rnns; Rice by bard hitting made 15 una. Roslyn, having to make 20 rnns to rin, went in for their second innings, and oade the required number without losing i wicket. Glen and Hall were the most nccesaful bowlers for Roslyn in the first nnings, taking 4 wickets for 19 runs, and J for 4 rnns, respectively. Hall'wna very laecessful again in the second innings of )amara, bagging 0 wickets for 30 runs, for Oamaru Ferens.was most successful, jetting 4 wickets for 25 runs, and T. Bewat was next with 3 wickets for 22 tins. The "visitors were entertained at uncheon in the Club's pavilion, and eemed very well pleased with the result if the game. SUNDAY SCHOOL PICNICS. WESLETAK. The annual picnic of this school took ilace at Awamoa on Friday last, Mr Etolmes having kindly placed one of his nddocks at the disposal of the children, "he weather was all that could be desired, wd the attendance was good, nearly 200 ihildren, parents, and friends, being prelent. The children assembled in the :burch, Eden-street, at nine in the morn. ing, and were driven to Awamoa in drays lent for the occasion by members of the MOgregation. On arrival on tha ground, tames of all kinds were got np for the imusement of the children, the Rev. Mr Bishwortfa, and Messrs Smith, Bell, Homer, and Grenfell, being to the fore m this matter. The games were heartily indnlged in, and a merry time was spent. Throughout the day Miss Lenney, with a numerous staff of assistant*, served the children with tea, sandwiches, and cake, of which there was a bounteous supply. At the close of the day the children were assembled, and cheers were given for Mr Holmes, tha Rev. Mr Rishworth, Miss Lenney, for those who had lent their conveyances, and for all who had in any way contributed to tha success of the picnic. A start was then made for home, which was reached about seven o'clock, and the party dispersed, all looking well pleased with the success of the annual outing. BAPTIST. On Hew Tear's Day, the annual picnic in connection with this school .took place. The children, assembled at the Athenaeum hall at half-past 9, and proceeded to a paddock at Meadowbank, kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Barracloogh. Here the children, with tbeir teachers and friends, numbering about 70, engaged in various sports and amusements. A number of prizes were given away, and daring a short interval of the sports, short addresses were given by the superintendent and others, and gome hymns were sung by the children. The picnicers dispersed shortly after 6 o'clock, after having spent a very pleasant 4ay.

COKOREGAHONAL. Emmanuel Sunday school held its annual picnic on Saturday last. Mr Brownlee hating gwen the use of Brooklet paddock for the occasion, the children met at the church about nine o'clock, and started for the scene of operations soon afterwards, the little ones riding and the elder ones walking. On arrival, preparations were at once ma4e for the amusement and comfort of'the scholars. The teachers were unremitting in their efforts, and while one portion of them got ready the mid-day meal, the other portion started numerous games. Soon kilea were flying, balls rolling, skipping ropes and swings were hard at work; the elder lads played at cricket, and the little ones were amused by various games in which the infant mind delights. The weather was glorious, and aa the day wore on a good nnmber of the parents and friends put in an appearance, so that fully 130 person, of all ages, were at one time on the ground. After tea the children and. friends assembled, and a distribution of prizes took place. These were handsomely-bound.books, and were awarded for good' attendance during the past year, one priae being given for the highest number of marks in each clas>. The Est. P. Beth-Smith made tbo presentation, adding a few words of encouragement to each recipient. The following is the prise-list with the marks secured by each child, 49 being the Surinam obtainable:—R. Brockie, 49; Ada Tempero, 49; J. Brockie, 49; E. Glas,49; Isabella Cross, 48; Maggie Hay, 47; Flora Whelch, 47; H. Brccfce. 46; Lizzie West, 46; Annie Gists, 44; Emma Wilson, 40; W. Aime-s, 38; E. Mote, 38; Jane Leishman, 37; Fanny Baker, 36. Votes of thanis were then passed to Mr and Mrs Brovnlee, to Mr Grave (for the OBe of a ! tent], to the pastor," soperintendenr, and j teaciers, and to the friends who had, in Taricua ways, assisted in bringing about u siccesaful a picnic. A start was then Oadj for home, aud the day closed leaving bahind it pleasant memories of the ioa.ual outing.

ENTERTAINMENT. Tie attendance at the second of the nrLly entertainments organised by Mr S. I Brooks on Saturday night waa not Oetry so gool as might have been expeefad. la fact it waa very poor, and, •Mtrg that there was no opposition of any kind, the fact is singular, for the enterbisnaetwas one calculated to ensure a good heart* laugh. Mr Davidson, with Ifcfcnny folks, was again very good, and tie irogramme generally was well gone throigh. ■ - :- •••-" ■■ '■ '• ''