Orari Patriotic Sports.

Temuka Leader, Issue 3539, 25 January 1900, Page 3

Orari Patriotic Sports.

A men tin" of the Patriotic Sports Committee was held on Monday.night at the Geraldine Hotel. Present —Messrs J. W. Pye (in the chair) E. Y. Ferguson, A. Dunn, A. Bates. W. Quirke. E. Mackenzie, TV. T. Turner, J. Counihan, A. TV. Ensor, A. McLean, and Bracefield. Capain MaoKenzie and Lieut. Montgomery were authorised to make arrangements for material for military events, and the secretary was instructed to see the president of St. Patrick’s Sports Association re rope for tug of war. The' secretary was also instructed to_ wire away re permit for races, and to write to Mr Crosbie to ask him to act as judge in place of Mr Barker, resigned. The secretary’s action re advertising was approved of. It was resolved to give a prize of 10s for sheep guessing competition, the entrance fee to bo Gd. Mr Pearce was appointed to look after the competition. The offer of Messrs Bateman and O’Neill to look after the outer gates was received with thanks, also the offer of Mr Behrens for grand stand gate, and Mr Coles saddling paddock. Mr B. R. Macdonald was appointed to see that the gate-keepers are in their places on the day of the sports. The secretary was authorised to procure passes for grand stand. It was resolved to ask Mr Stubbs to .be present at the sports to act as treasurer. It was decided to ask St. Patrick’s ay Sports Association for use of flags. Mr Ferguson was appointed supervisor of the sports, and Mr Pye was asked to procure badges for the committee. The secretary was instructed to procure programme cards, showing order of events and handicaps for horse races. Messrs Quirke, A. Bates, and Macdonald, were selected as handicappers of horse races and Messrs Dunn, O’Malley, and McLean of foot races.

The following entries have been received for the Patriotic Sports : 75 Yards Foot Race—J. Buckley, RHenderson, Harris, G. Blissett, J. Scobie, E. Harrison, J. Moore, S. Harris, Grimsey, J. Henderson, W. Storey, E. Beck ley, J. McGuiness, J. Burke, E. Webster, D. Gibson, J. King, and J. Christmas. Kruger Stakes, I.V miles —Mr G. Blissett’s bay mare, Mr C. Wright’s Dick, Mr N. Campbell’s bay mare, Orari Estate’s Licky, Mr D. Taylor’s Bella, Mr E. Tindall’s Nab, Mr C. Green’s Transvaal, Mr A. Barclay’s Eufus, Mr E. Green’s New Sweat, Mr A. North’s Kruger, Mr J. Mclunes Mae, Mr D. McCaskili’s Yet.

Manual Firing Ashburton Guards, Ashburton Eifles, Timaru City Rifles, and Timaru Port Guards.

120 Yards Open—L. Harris, 11. Ilen'dorson, V. Harris, G. Blissctt, J. Scobie, J. R. Moore, E. Bookloy, J. Mclnues, J. Burke, and J. King. Sword Bayonet Exercise. Ashburton Guards, Ashburton Eilies, Timaru City Rifles, Timaru Port Guards. General Jouberfc Trot. Fiddler ser, Ishulet lOsec, Young Berlin lOsoc, Yet 14sec, Paddy 15sec, Dolly 15sec, Miss Emerson 19sec, Dick 20seo, Jemima 23sec, Mistwood 24sec, Ladysmith 24seo, Cominofc 24sec, Cookie 25sec, Belle 25sec, Tough Eag 2osec. 100 Yards Race, for Volunteers.—E. Tait, E. Boyle, Fraser, Bugler S. Shaban, E Beckley, J. King, J. Christmas, T. Marshall. 220 Yards Flat Eace.—G. Blissett, J. E.

Moore, E. Tindall, B. Beckley, J. Mclnnes, J. Burke, Contingent Memorial Stakes. —Hickory list 71b, Mea Culpa 11.4, Aldershot 11.2, Grandcross 10.12, Agitator 10.12, Perkinette 10.12, Sunset 10.5, Honesty 10.0, Pansy 10.0. Physical Drill. Timaru City Eilies, Timaru Port Guards, Geraldine Eilies. Kimberley Trot. —Fiddler scr, Ishulet 22seo, Young Berlin 23sec, Yet 2S=ec, Paddy 30sec, Miss Emerson 38sec, Dick 40sec, Cominet 47sec, Mistwood 47sec, Ladysmith 47sec, Tough Eag uOsec, Cockie 50sec, Bello

uOsec, Sport 50sec. Turk’s Head.—Private Sparrow (Ashburton Guards), H. Smith, Foster. Sack Eace.—G. Blissefc, E. Henderson, W. Seaward, C. Vernall, E. Shaw, P. Hill, J. Blisset, Grimsey, J. Henderson, D. Gibson, J. Scott, Bugler Marshall. Ladysmith Stakes. — Hickory list 121 b, Mea Culpa 11.8, Aldershot 11.5, Phillis 11.0, Grandcross 11.0, Agitator 11.0, Sunset 10.10, Warlock 10. G, Eod Duck 10.0, Maori Queen 10.0, Nadya 10.3, Pansy, 10.0, Honesty 10.0, Eufus 10*0. Tent Pitching.—Ashburton Guards, Ash burton Eilies. Tug of War, open.—Orari Estate, Timaru Port Guards, and Ashburton G uards. Married Women’s Eace. —Twelve entries. One Mile Bicycle Eace. —Private Lane, J. Orr, H. Brenton, T. Patterson, E. Searles, W. Glanville, P. Willis, E. Johnstone, J. Whittey. Decorated Bicycio. Misses A. Scott, Ellis, Morrison, Bates, and Airs Andrews. There are also a large number of post entry events.