ANNIVERSARY DAY.

Temuka Leader, Issue 2139, 18 December 1890, Page 2

ANNIVERSARY DAY.

TEMUKA. Except for the fact of the holding of the regular stock sale Anniversary Day was kept as a close holiday at Temaka. As usual, advantage was taken of the day to celebrate the annual Sunday School picnics, and these were favored with glorious weather. Many private picnic parties were also made up, some to the beach, others to the favorite spots in the neighborhood. The day, in fact, was devoted to enjoyment, and the streets in the early morning and evening were thronged with pleasure seekers. The angling competition, held under the auspices of the Geraldine County Anglers Society, duly took place, An eleven from the Temuka Cricket Club visited Ashburton, and played a match with the local club; At Winchester athletic sports were held, and at Temuka in the evening the annual entertainment in connection with St. Josepb’s School took’plaee. Full reports of the several events follow: ST. SAVIOUR’S SUNDAY SCHOOL. The children attending the above school were marshalled at the church at an early hour, and, under the charge of their teachers, marched to the railway station where they embarked in a number of trucks and carriages for Winchester. With teachers and friends they numbered from 150 to 200, and when seated in the train, with banners uplifted and flags flying, presented a very pleaaing spectacle. Oa arriving at Winchester they formed into column and marched merrily away to a shady corner amongst Mr Deßenzy’s blue gums, he having very kindly placed his grounds at Hunnington at the disposal of the school. The day was spent in the customary fashion, there being races for the children, and a number of round games and so forth. Liberal refreshments were provided, but owing to the long day and the presence of a number of visitors the ladies who undertook the responsibility of dispensing them had quite an arduous task. The gift of ginger beer from Mr W. Binley was much appreciated by the youngsters, and, in fact, the liberality of all contributors to the treat fund deserves grateful mention. As usual the Eev. Mr 1 Hamilton was untiring in his efforts to make the day a pleasant one, and he , was ably seconded by Mr R. Pinckney, the superintendent. Messrs Cathro, Horseman, Andrews, Boulter (2), and Dann also lent, valuable assistance. A return was made at six o’clock, and 1 the children dispersed at the Temuka station after giving hearty cheers for the Rev. Mr Hamilton and Mr Pinckney. PRESBYTERIAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. The Presbyterian Sunday School departed from their usual custom of proceeding to Geraldine, and elected to hold their treat in the Temuka park, than which a more suitable can scarcely be chosen. The children assembled at about 9.30 at the church, and marched in classes under the charge of the several teachers to the sports ground. The services of the Arowhenua Band were engaged for , the occasion, and, under the leadership of Mr D. Bryant, some capital music was discoursed at intervals during the day, and a great charm added to the proceedings. During the day a number of visitors appeared upon the scene, and, with the Waitohi contingent, there must haye been some 200 persons present. All kinds of games were kept going with little intermission, and the superintendent, Mr J. Smith, assisted by Messrs S. and Jas. Cain, A. Russell, and several others were actively engaged the whole day in providing for the enjoyment of the young folks. Lunch was provided at 12 o’clock, and tea soon after four. The Eev. J. Dickson, too, entered heartily into their innocent amusements, and when the time arrived for dispenng all were of opinion that the day was one of the most enjoyable yet spent in connection with tho school. The refreshments were principally the gift of members of the congregation, and were excellent and plentiful. Several photographs were taken during the day by Mr E. McCully, the arranging of such a multitude tor the operation giving rise to much chaff and merriment. The superintendent and teachers all did their best to make the day enjoyable for all, and were gratified in seeing the greatest order, harmony, and decorum observed. At about half-past five the return march was started, many at the last moment lingering behind, evidently wishing that such a day should never j end. After returning to the church Mr Dickson addressed to them a few words and dismissed them with the benediction.

WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL. Following the custom o£ previous years the beach was selected j as the scene of the picnic, and again the affair was most enjoyable. In several waggonettes and private conveyances the children, teachers and friends, together with a number of the scholars from the Waitohi school, started at about 9 30 from the Social Hall, and drove rapidly to some paddocks of Mr Parke’s at Milford, where all the requisites for an enjoyable picnic are to be found, with the additional pleasure of propinquity to the ocean. Under Mr H. Miles’s active supervision all went without a hitch, and a very pleasant day was spent, Friends supplied ample provisions, and the

youngsters, whose appetites were whetted with the sea breeze, did most 1 ample justice to them. The Rev. Mr Barm, while not actively interfering with the management of the treat, exercised a general supervision, at the same time that he co-operated with Messrs Buxton, Andrew, Prattley, Lynch and others in assisting Mr Miles in all matters of detail. The return journey, which was pleasant, was commenced shortly after six o’clock, and the children were dismissed at the Hall at about 7.30, SALVATION ARMY. The members and some of the friends of the above corps, reinforced by contingents from Hilton and Orari, held a picnic and field day at Mr James Guild’s farm (Trevenna) on Tuesday last. About 11 o’clock games started, and they were kept going with good spirit throughout the day, despite the warmness of the atmo-, sphere. The spot chosen was a pleasant one, being well sheltered, and everything apparently passed off very well. Luncheon was partaken off during the day, and between four and five o’clock a start was made for home. A short open-air meeting was also held on the ground, The hearty thanks of the Temuka corps are due to Mr Guild for giving the use of the place wherein to enjoy a good day’s outing. At night a farewell meeting and coffee supper to Cadet E. Hewston took place in the Barracks, there being a fair attendance, ihe meeting was led by Captain Duggan, who expressed his sorrow at losing a good soldier and faithful helper, while being glad to see her entering upon a life in which she will doubtless he of more use to her fellow creatures. A farewell duec, sung by Mr Anderson and Cadet Hewston took very well, and expressed the sentiments of all present. The Cadet gave a farewell address, in which she urged all to greater earnestness in God’s cause, and to strive to live more for Him. Her smiling face and pleasant ways will he greatly missed among the Army circles and wherever she has been in Temuka, as she has made very many friends during the year and eight months she has been here. The coffee supper passed off successfully. Cadet Hewston has received orders to go to Otepopo, and leaves by to-day’s express, ANGLING COMPETITION. The annual competition in connection with the Geraldine County Anglers’ Society took place on Tuesday last, and excited some little interest. The day, unfortunately, was unfavorable for fishing, being hot and bright in the morning with a disagreeable breeze in the afternoon. There were fifteen entries for the different events, hut all the competitors did not weigh in. The baskets were weighed by Mr P, Coira, those in class 1 before 11 p m, on the day of competition and in class 2 before 10 am. on Wednesday. The judges were Messrs Clark, Guild, and Quinn, The following are the names of the prize winners, with their respective baskets. Class I. (foe artificial fly only). Ist prize, value £1 Is (with privilege of winner’s name and take being engraved on trophy presented by R. H. Rhodes, Esq.) Heaviest basket: W. Mendelson, 55 fish pealing 221 b. 2nd prize, value 15s. Best average basket (to be awarded by judges’ decision): James Findlay, 19 fish weighing 101 b. Special prize (presented fay Messrs Velvin and Taylor). Largest number of fish of legal size: N. C. Nicholas, 20 fish weighing 9lb loz. [Mr Mendelson’s basket was the best in this class, but under the rules he could not take two prizes]. Class 11. (foe ant legal bait EXCEPTING NATURAL AND ARTI-

FICIAL FLY.) Ist prize, value £1 Is (with privilege of winner’s name and take being engraved on trophy presented by A. E. G. Rhodes, Esq., M.H.R) Heaviest basket: A. Hope, 5 fish scaling 23|-lb. 2nd prize (presented by A. Hope, Esq.) Best average basket (to be awarded by judges decision) : Meredith Kaye, 3 fish weighing 7flb; 3rd prize, value 15s. Heaviest fish : D. Taylor, 1 fish, 51b. [One of Mr Hope’s lot weighed but the rules debarred him from receiving two prizes]. The takes were in no case remarkable except as regards numbers. From the records recently made it was hoped that in heavy fish at least some phenomenal take might have been recorded. Fish Dinner. The annual dinner took place at the Crown Hotel en Wednesday night. There was a fair attendance. The chair was taken by Mr W. G. Aspinall, Secretary of the Acclimatisation Society. A very enjoyable evening was spent, a fuller report of which will appear in our next.

ST. JOSEPH’S SCHOOL CONCERT. i On last Tuesday evening the largest audience that could possibly be stowed in the old Volunteer Hall, Temuka, assembled there to witness the entertainment given by the pupils attending St. Joseph’s Convent School, Temuka. People from Geraldine, Waitohi, Kerry - town, and all the intervening districts were present, and the hall was, literally speaking, crammed full. The following programme was gone through :—Prologue, Miss M Wareing; overture, “ Balmoral,” Miss Quinn; chorus, “ The Dear Little Shamrock,” r pupils ; dialogue, “ The Months,” • Misses Guthrie, Daley, M Gaffaney, (

G Taylor, L Archer, Masters M Bros* nan, J Cunnard, M Melvin, J Flaherty, W Polaschek, T Cunnard, F Scannell; song, “ The Troubadour,” Master Polaschek. Drama, “ Mrs Willis’s Will” Characters: Mrs Dwindel (fashionable lady from London), Miss L Quinn; Lady Spindle (fashionable lady frem London), Miss B Connolly; Mrs Robinson (executrix to Mrs Willis’s will), Miss M Quinn; Rachel (assistant housekeeper), Miss E Bros* nan; Jenny (farm servant), Miss M Davis. Duet (vocal), “ Come Where the Lilies Are Growing,” Miss O’Grady and Master E Goldstone; solo (vocal), “ The Nightingale’s Trill,” Miss Connolly; dialogue, “ The Fairies,” Misses A Wareing,KConnel, M Wareing, A Archer, E Dalton, E Barrett, M Guthrie, B Brosnan; song, “He was a Careful Man,” Master Lavery; song (in character), “The French Flower Girls,” Misses E Davis, B Brosnan, M Melvin, W Melvin, E Dalton, J Williams, E Daley, L Archer, M Story; recitation, “The King and the Child,” Miss A Wareing; solo (vocal) “ I Cannot Sing the Old Songs,” Miss B Connolly; dialogue, “ Inquisitive Jack,” Miss and Master Archer; solo (vocal), “ The Isle that’s Crowned with Shamrock,” Miss j O’Grady. Cantata, “ The Christmas Gift ” —Principal characters; Santa Claus, Master J Dunn ; Winnie Worrell, Miss E Dalton; Willie Brown, Master W Polaschek; Grade Wells, Miss J Williams. Chorus, “ The Holiday Chorus,” the boys; recitation, “An Infantine Speech*,” Miss Guthrie; trio (piano and violin), “ Princess Louise Lancers,” Misses Quinn; duet, (vocal), “ 3he Wind and the Harp,” Misses Connolly; dialogue, “ The Choice,” Misses Fleming, B Dalton, M Story, A Archer, J Horgan, Masters J Scannell, F Scannell, G Demath, F Wareing, C Spillane; recitation, “ Mr* Jones’s Musical Party,” Master E Goldstone; dialogue, “ True Heroism,” Misses L Quinn, K Barret, A Wareing ; song, “ Mr Reilly,” Master J ftcannel. Drama, “ Little Pickle,”— characters: “ Uncle,” Master Lavery; Aunt, Miss M Lavery ; Jack, Master J Goldstene; Servant, Miss J Williams ; Farmer, Master F Gaffaney; Pedler, Master J Scannell; Schoolmaster, Master J Dunn. Duet, (piano and violin), “ Scotch Airs,” Misses Quinn and N Fitzgerald; chorus, “ Our Jack’s Come Home To-day,” boys ; dialogue, “Love Gold,” Masters R Goldstone and B Spillane; solo, (vocal), “ Juanita,” Miss Connolly; song, “Little Brown Jug,” Master Polaschek; dialogue, “Family Quarrel,” Miss Barrett and Master K Goldstone ; song, “ McCarthy’s Runaway Mare,” chorus, “ Good Bye,” Pupils. National Anthem. The whole programme was gone through in a manner that won rapturous applause from the audience, and gave entire satisfaction. We should like to “ give honor to whom honor is due ” by particularising certain items of special merit. All the children did remarkably well, bub some of them showed great superiority over others, and these were not always the oldest. To give due praise to some, however, and neglect others could only prove unsatisfactory. It would, no doubt, be satisfactory to some bat unsatisfactory to others, and consequently all we can do is to say that all acquitted themselves in a manner that did infinite credit to their teachers. It was really not only interesting but remarkable to witness the cleverness aad intelligence of the children, and the thoroughly comprehensive way in which they played their parts. T hey appeared to enter into the spirit of the thing thoroughly, and realise fully what was required of them. The entertainment as a whole showed that the education the children receive is of a most thorough character, and that it is inculcated with a due regard to developing the intellectual capabilities of the pupils. There can be no doubt but that the whole thing was most creditable both to the pupils and their teachers, and the high appreciation in which these entertainments are held was manifested extremely by the attendance present. The only suggestion we have to make is that we hope they will get the big hall for their next entertainment. GERALDINE. Tuesday was observed as a close holiday at Geraldine, none of the business places opening. The town appeared quite deserted, as the majority of the inhabitants dispersed in different directions to some of the picnics and other attractions that were in full swing.

PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. The Choir and Sabbath School picnic of this church was held at Home Bash, the property of Mr T. Every, and was a most successful and enjoyable outing. The children and some of the friends assembled at the church at nine o’clock, while a number of others from Orari, Woodbury, Hilton, Ac., drove straight to the rendezvous. One or two hymns were sung by those at the church, after which the children were packed in the different vehicles provided by the parents and friends. Headed by Mr Mundell’s four in-hand drag, driven by Bob Scott, and with banners waving, the procession of traps formed a most pleasing and imposing sight. The spot chosen for the picnic was on the edge of a fine piece of bush, and a very pretty and extensive view could be obtained. The provisions were supplied by the

parents and friends, as usual, with lavish abundance. Eaces, games, and swinging were indulged in by the younger ones, while the old contented themselves with looking on or rambling through the hush. Before parting a number of hymns were sung, and three hearty cheers given by the children for Mr and Mrs Every for so kindly granting the use ot the ground, also for all those who had assisted in any way in making the picnic the decided success it had been.

SALVATIONISTS. The Salvation Army held a field day in the small bush park, Geraldine. Shortly after ten o’clock the members ©f the corps, headed by the band, marched in procession to the park, where an enjoyable day spent, over 200 persons attending during the day. OTHER PARTIES. A number of picnic parties from Timaru and elsewhere visited the Geraldine Bush, and appeared to have a real good time in its leafy shade. The latter was exceptionally grateful on such a broiling hot day. WINCHESTER. WINCHESTER ATHLETIC CLUB’S SPORTS. President: A. E. G. Rhodes. Esq., MH R. Vice - presidents : Messrs - H. E. Smith, J. A. Young, and ' J.* Macintosh. Committee: Messrs Hart (2), Lewis (2), Shallard (2), I. Blisflett, J. Twigg, W, Budd, J. Austin, jun., and W. Stewart, jun. (secretary). Handicappers: Messrs S* T. L. Hart and D. L. Lewis. Judges; , Messrs H. E. Smith, A. Shallard, D. Lewis, T. Lewis, and W. Bnnkm man. Judge of Wrestling ; Mr Mappison. Starier: Mr T. Hart. The annual sports under the auspices of the above club took place in the WinChester Domain on Tuesday last. The day was beautifully fine, a nice breeze from the south-west tempering the strong rays of the bud. The course was very hard, owing to the long spell of dry weather, but was otherwise in splendid order. The various officers worked very effectively during the day, and kept everything running smoothly. Mr Hart made an excellent starter, while Mr W. Stewart, as secretary, was as usual most courteous and obliging. Mr D. Lewis is to be concrratulated upon his handicapping. All the events filled up well, the number of scratchings being very small. The winners too, in most instances proved to be men quite overlooked by the public. The attendance was fair, considering all the counter attractions. The following Is an account of the sports ; 100 Yards Handicap—First prize, £1 10j ; second, 10s. First Heat, B. Orton, 2yds 1 R. Logan, 2yds ) 2 W. Weaver, 6yds J W. Stevens, syds, and W. A. Coles, 7yds, also started. The men got away well together, and Orton won a good race by a few inches, Weaver and Logan running a dead heat for second place. Time, 11 l-sth sec. Second Heat. W. Moore, 7yds 1 G. South, syda 2 H. Mappison, scr., J. Heney, 6yds, A. F, Stocker, syds, and B. Morrison, 4yds, also ran. Time, 10 l-sth sec. Final Heat. W. Moore, 7yds 1 G. South, syda 2 W. Weaver, 6yds 3 From a fairly good start Moore came away well and won rather easily by a foot. Time, lO^scc. Running High Jump (Handicap)-First prize, £1; second, 7s 6d, H. Bryan, 3iu (sft 4in) ... 1 J, Heney, 2in (sffc lin> ... + B. Chute, scr, (sft lin) ... + F. Macdonald, 2in, and J. Austin, 4in, also jumped. Bryan has an exceedingly pretty style of jumping. His handicap of 3 inches enabled him to win rather easily. Heney and Chute agreed to divide second money. 440 Yards Handicap (Cup)—First prize, £2 10s ; second, £1; third, 10s. G. South, 15yda 1 Ri Orton, 4yda ... ... 2 J. Bryan, scr... ... 3 B. Logan, 4yds, R. J. Larery, 4yda, W. Stewart, 10yds, and W. C. Weaver, 17yds, also ran. South forced the pace from the start and was just able to stagger home a.winner, Orton a good second. J, Bryan, the scratch man, ran strongly throughout, and had there been a few more yards to go would have caught the leading man. Time, 57 4-sth sec. 200 Yards (Boys under 15) —First prize, 15b ; second, ss. H. Bryan, 7yda 1 W. Gitnson, 10yds ... ... 2 J, Hart, 14yda ... ... 3 W. Bliesett, 15yds, J. Tangney, scr., J. Cameron, 20yds, and J. Webster, 12yds, also ran. Bryan forced the pace from the start, and won a good race by about a yard. Time, 27 l-sih sec. 1 Mile Walk— First prize, £2; second, £l. I. Blissett, 35yaa ... ... 1 J. Austin, scr 2 G. Blissett, 160yds ... ... 3 This was almost a walk-over for I. Blissett, who walked as he liked, completing the distance in 7min 59 4-sth secs. 200 Yards Hurdles (Over 10 flights of Hurdles) First prize, £1 10s; second, 10s. A, J. Shallard, scr. ... ... 1 H. Bryan, scr. 2 J. Heney, 7yds 3 R. Logan, 6yds, R. Orton, 6yds, A. F. Stocker, 9yds, and W. Stevens, 9yds, also ran. Shallard won by a yard. Logan fell at the last hurdle, and allowed Heney to till third place. Time, SOjsec, Running Hop, Step, and Jump—First prize, £1 ; second, 7a 6d. J. McAuliffe, 4in (39ft 9:n)... 1 H. Bryan, scr (39ft 7io) ... 2 J. Brosnahan, sio (39ft sin) 3 J. Heney, sin, also competed. Neither of Bryan’s jumps were beaten, but the handicap allowed' relegated him to second place. He afterwards jumped an exhibibitiQD jump in, which be cleared 40ft.

880 Yards Handicap—First prize, £2 ; second, £1; third, 10s. R, Logan, 13yds 1 W. Stewart, Byda ... ... 2 B. T. Evans, Byda 3 J. Bryan, scr, H. Coles, 13yds, H. Bryan, 15yda, R. Ait ken, 15yds, W Stevens, 20yds, and W. A. Coles, 30yds, aho started. The men got away well together and ran in a cluster till three parts of the distance was covered, when Logan went to the front closely followed by Stewart. Turning into the straight Stewart made bis effort, but was unable to 1 overtake the leader. Bryan was the only competitor besides the placed men that finished. Time, 2min 14sec. Tilting ik the Rido—First prize, £llos ; second, 10s. D. Lewis 1 T. Hornbrook 2 J. Tetheridge, T. Lewis, R. Logan, R. Edgeworth, J. Fifield, W, Copping, W. Gimson, and J. Austin also Five rings were suspended and the competitors had three trials at taking them off. The Grst round resulted in D. Lewis and T. Hornbrook tying for first place with six rings apiece. In the final tilt Lewis beat his opponent by two rings. Maidek Wrestling (under list)—First pr ze, £1; second, 10s. J. O’Grady 1 D. (Sullivan 2 J. Findlay, A. Meredith, and C, Harden also competed. O’Grady and Findly were the first to meet and the former soon disposed of his man. In the second bout Findlay very cleverly throw his opponent, but was himself thrown in the third bout. Meredith and Harden next tried conclusions, the former securing the necessary falls. Sullivan had a bye and lots were now drawn to decide which of the two winners he was to wrestle. The lot fell to Meredith, and three long tussles between the two men took place, with the result that Meredith secured one and Sullivan two falls. Sullivan, while possessed of somewhat more skill, was lighter than Meredith, who showed that he was possessed of a good deal of strength and activity. With a little practice and coaching the latter should develop into a good wrestler. Several times he had a decided advantage over his opponent, but did not know how to make the best of his opportunity. The concluding bout between O’Qrady and Sullivan was of little interest, as tbe former secured the falls with comparative ease; 203 Yards Handicap—First priza, £lloa [second, 15s. A, F. Stocker, 9yds 1 R. Morrison, 6yds 2 R. Logan, 3yda 3 W. Moore, 12yds, J. Austin, Byds, R. Orton, Byds, and G. South, 9yds, also ran. This was another capital race. Time 22aec, 120 Yards Consolation—First prize, £1; second, 7s 61. B. Morrison, 3yds 1 W. C. Weaver, 7yds 2 J. Bryan, scr 3 R. Orton, 2yds, and R. Lavery, Iyd, also ran. This was a splendid race, ail the men finishing in a cluster. Time—--128608. This event concluded, shortly after eix o’clock, a very successful day's sports. CRICKET. On Tuesday the Temuba C.C. sent a team up to play the Ashburton C.C. Tbe was played in the domain; the charming manner in which the grounds have been laid out there being quite a surprise to the visitors, and as a member of the Temuba Park Board was in the team it is to be hoped that he will induce his fellow members to beautify Victoria Parb in a libe manner, and it can be easily done when a water race is brought in to Temuba. The match was very enjoyable and ended in a victory for the Ashburton team by one run after an exciting finish, the Temuba fieldsmen being responsible for the defeat owing to tbe skilful manner in which they managed to drop catches. An excellent luncheon was provided for the visiting team and partaken of in the pavilion. Twelve men were played on each side, the scores being as follows: I Ashburton O.O.—First Innings. Makeig, o Bryars, b Hayhurst 0 ' Temple, c and b Dignan 9 Dixon, b Hayhurst ... ... ... 7 Buchanan, b Hayhurst... ... ... 5 Denshire, b Dignan ... ... ... 10 1 Ross, b Dianan ... 4 G. Andrews, c Farnie, b Dignan 0 L. F. Andrews, not out 8 Rollitt, run out 7 McLean, b Hayhurst ... 0 Cuthbertson, run out 14 Sawle, Ibw, b Dignan 3 Extras ... ... ... ... 2 Total 69 Tbmtjka O.O.—First Innings. Farnie, Ibw, b Dixon 4 Bryars, b G. Andrews 8 Brown, cL. Andrews, b Temple ... 8 Dignan, b Q. Andrews 12 Courtis, b Dixon 3 Hayhurst, b Dixon ... ... ... 11 McOaskill, b Dixon 2 Morton, c Rollitt, bQ. Andrews ... 5 Whaley, o Denshire, b Ross ... ... 5 Murray, b Ross 3 McLean, b Ross.. Ml ••• I Pauling, not out.. ... ... ... 3 Extras ... ... ... ... 2 Total 68 Ashburton C.C. —Second Innings. Makeig, Ibw, b Morton... ... ... 2 L. F. Andrews, b Whaley ... ... 8 Temple, b McLean ... ••• 8 Dixon, not out ... 16 Buchanan, c Murray, b McLean ... 1 Oulhbertaon, c Murray, b McLean ... 1 Extras ... ... ... ••• 2 Total for 5 wickets 38 TEMUKA 0.0. F. WAIHI C.C. The following team has been selected to play for Temuba on Saturday next: Brown, Bryars, Cathro, Dann, Dignan, Gillespie, Hayhurst, Herbert, Mendelson, McCasbill, and McLean; emergencies, Davey and Cooper. A conveyance will leave the Temuba 1 Dispensary at 130 sharp for Winchester. Members are requested to J practice every evening. ,