Boxing Day.

Temuka Leader, Issue 3836, 28 December 1901, Page 3

Boxing Day.

GERALDINE. The weather was more favourable for holiday making on Boxing Day, and several picnics were held in the Geraldine bush by people from a distance, and the Geraldine Primitive .Methodist Sunday school held their annual treat in the small park, where an enjoyable time was spent by the children. Mr W. S. Maslin, uperintendent, and Messrs Maslin (3Fronting, Sutherland, and W. Fyfe helped in a large measure to ensure the success of the gathering The children were waited on with refreshments by Mesdames Maslin, J. Kennington, Sharp, and Misses Leech, Skelly, Pizzey and Maslin (3). RIFLE MATCH. A team from the Geraldine Rifle Corps under Captain MacKenzie journeyed to Ashburton on Boxing Day to fire a match with the Ashburton Rifles. They had a mose enjoyable day, being well treated by the home team —and came back victorious, having won by,4o paints. Following are the scores:— Geral - inb Rifles. 300 500 yds yds Tl. Corporal J. McLean 23 33 56 Sergeant A. Fyfe 27 28 55 Private H.. Turner 27 27 51 Sergeant Fifleld 23 ' 28 51 Color sergeant Gresham 23 25 48 Private Ferguson 25 21 40 Corporal A. McLean 24 21 45 Private Marshall 21 24 45 Captain McKenzie 23 8 31 Private Riordan 10 20 30 Total 461 Ashburton Rifles. Corporal Leitch 31 25 50 Corporal Baker 21 25 46 Sergeant HefEord 23 23 46 Sergeant Baker 27 17 44 Private Hoskins 27 16 43 Private Smitheram 24 17 41 Private Mcllrae 23 17 40 Private Clayton 20 19 39 Private Fifleld 14 20 34 Private Parsons 11 21 33 Temuka Caledonian Society’s Fourteenth Annual (lathering. Patron, Hon. J. M. Twomey, Esq, M.L.C.; president, D. Grant, Esq.; vice-presidents, J. A. McCaskill, Esq., and J. Whelan, Esq. ; directors, Messrs W. Grant, J. Nash, J. F. Hardey, C. Battss, G. Hancox, A. Bisset, P. McCaskill, T. E. Gunnion, W. Hobbs, T. F. Hooper, H. T. Clinch ; hon. treasurer, Mr W. H. Brown ; secretary, Mr B. Cutten ; hon. piper, Mr W. Mcßride ; handicappers —cycling, the official bandicapper to South Canterbury centre; running, Mr J. VV. Radford; starter, Mr J. Murphy : reeree, Major J. T. M. Hayhurst; timekeepers. Messrs R. H. Ferguson, J. Sim. and P. Coira; judges—running and cycling. Messrs C. Battes, J. F. Hardey, W. H. Brown, P. McCaskill, E. Richardson, jar., W. Gunn, W. Hobbs, A. Bisset, J. Whelan, D. Mahoney, G. Ward, G. Hancox, and J. Maze; wrestling, throwing hammer, putting stone, tossing caber, Messrs D. Henry, W. Mason, W. Ackroyd. J. Blyth, D. McKinnon, and J. Nash; Irish dancing, Messrs P. Connell, T. Connelly, W. Angland, and M. O’Laugblin; Scotch music and dancing, Messrs J. McLeod, R. Macaulay, R. Skinner, P. Sinclair, and R. Campbell; jumping events, Messrs T. E Gunnion, G. J. Mason, W. Mendelson, T. Rooney, W. Grant, and H. T. Clinch. The variable weather of the past month, culminating in heavy rain on Christmas morning, was quite sufficient to raise fear in the breasts of all good Caledonians that the annual sports meeting would be marred by climatic influences. Their fears proved groundless, for never since the society started has a meeting been held under such favourable auspices. A warm day, not too bright, and with only a gentle breeze blowing for a few hours, made outdoor life particularly enjoyable, and many who visited the grounds would have been well satisfied with the general outing, and not troubled much about what was proceeding within the large enclosure. The grounds never looked batter, tke cycling track was declared by an expert to be one of, if not, the best in the colony, and the public were well satisfied witk the convenience afforded by the embankment on either side of the lawn. The ground , committee and officials have always everything in perfect order for a start, and in no case was there any delay. The priveleges were in capable hands : Mr P. Lyons had the general license booth, Mr J. A. McCaskill the refreshment booth, and Mr Anderson luncheon booth and fruit stall. All appeared to he doing good business, and the merriest of the holiday makers were perfectly orderly. The excursion train from Timaru brought out about 500 passengers, and immediately upon its arrival a procession was formed, comprising , .—the Arowhenua Brass Band (which bad been playing at the starion awaiting the train), the directors of the Caledonian Society, led by Mr D. Grant as president, the Canterbury Pipe Band, under PipeMajor Mcßride, and members of the Temnka and kindred societies At the head of all, Mr D. Henry, an ex-president of the society, carried the national standard of Scotland. The procession presented quite an imposing appearance as it wended its way to the grounds, and very favourable comments were made upon the appearance of the Pipe Band, of which 14 members were present. The uniforms are particularly neat, the appointments very good indeed, and it was abundantly evident that tfie members had been instructed by a master hand as to the way in which they should don their kilts and lApmport themselves when duly attired in garb of old Gaul, During the day the Band played frequently, and by the ground at intervals added a deal to the general pleasure of the The Arowhenua Brass Band, Bandmaster Bryan, also contributed well chosen programme of lively music, sustained the reputation they enjoy of Bgiving fall money’s worth. On this W occasion, with characteristic generosity, I they* gave their services free, as they r recognised the heavy expense the society ' has lately been put to in effecting various improvements. As soon as possible after the procession had arrived, the sports were set going. Of the running events it may bo at once stated that the fields were large and the finishes close The bandicapper brought his men well together, although it was suggested that in one instance a runner had been treated too lightly. Our reporter was informed that the competitor alluded to sent in no performances when making his entry, and was therefore rightly treated as a maiden. He was recognised on the ground as one who had competed elsewhere, and there was some talk of a protest, but nothing was done in the matter as far as our information goes. The cycling races were particularly good, . although there were no cracks present. The local riders gave a very good exhibition of their powers, J Connell, P O’Connor, A Rennie, and W Webb especially distinguishing themselves, while Stocker and Orr maintained their reputations as consistent performers. The wrestling events were of little interest, but there was good competition in the jumping • events, although the entries were few. The Highland music and dancing was quite a feature of the meeting, and the judges had considerable trouble in arriving at decisions It was gratifying to note that instead of being driven to the last of the programme the Irish dances were allowed to take danced this

right people in their places, and everything worked very smoothly. Our reporter has to specially thank the several judges for information, and to acknowledge the courtesy of all officials. There must have been about 3000 people on the ground, as the takings at the gates amounted to £125. The following are details of the several events: — 100 Yards Maiden—Prizes, 30s, 20s, and 10s : First Heat—V. Moffat 1, P. MoAulifh, 2. Time, 111 sth sec. Second Heat—W. Harris 1, G. Blisset2, D. tiorgan 3, Time, 114 sth sec. Final —V Moffat 1, W. Harris 2, D. Horgan 3. Time, llsec. Won by half a yard. Eleven started. 2 Mile Bicycle Race, for Members of Temnka Bicycle Club Only.—First Prize, £2, and Mr 0. T. Jessep’s special prize, trophy value 21s, second 30s, third 10s, , presented by Mr H. T. Clinch : J. Connell sor, 1 ; A. Stocker scr, 2 ; A. Rennie 13.3yds, 3. P. O’Connor 40yds, H. J. Brsnton 50yds, •I. Orr 95yds, J. Cunuard 95yds, W. Webb 115yds, C. R. James 155yds, J. Brown 180yds, also started. "Won after a very exciting finish by two wheels, barely half a wheel separating the second aad third men. Time, 4min 54 4 sth sec 120 Yards Handicap—Prizes, £2, £l, and 10s : i irst Heat —W. Harris Syds, 1 ; Warburton scr, 2/ J. Lavery 4yds, and P J Collins 9yds, also ran. Time, 12 3 sth. Second Heat —J MoTigue 4yd-:, 1; J Dean 2yds, 2. J Jos Syds, M Nolan Syds, also ran. A close finish. Time, 13sec. 'ihird Heat —P McAuliffe Syds, 1; V Moffat 7yds, 2. W Fitzgerald 7yds, A J Dunn 3yds, R J Barclay syds, also ran. Won by a foot. Time, 13seo, Pinal Heat—War - burton scr, 1; V Moffat 7yds, 2; P McAuliffe Syds, 3. MeTigue 4yds, J Dean 2yds, W Harris Syds, also ran. Won by a yard. Time, 12sec. Bagpipe Music —Prizes, £2, £l, and 10s (Pibrochs; ;, D McKechnie (Mclntosh’s Lament), 1 ; Pipe Major Mcßride (Millbank’s Salute), 2; McGlashan (Millbank’s Salute), 3. 1 Mile Bicycle Race ''open)—First Prize 30s. and Messrs T Buxton & Co.’s special of 21s; second, 20s; third, 10s : First Heat J Orr 55yds, 1; A Fitzgerald HOyds, 2 ; P O’Connor 30yds, 3. Time, 2min 24sec A Stocker scr, C Pye 95yds, and J Brown 105yds, also pedalled. Won by a wheel. Second Heat: W Webb 70yds, 1; T A Parke Ssyds, 2 ; A Rennie 80yds, S J Connell scr, J Cuunard 60yds, J Fairsveather 80yds, C R James 95yds, and W Reynolds 120yds also started. This was an exciting race, resulting in a close finish. - Time, 2min 17 3 stb sec. Final Heat: P O’Connor 30yds, 1 ; A Rennie 80yds, 2; W Webb 70yds, 3. J Orr 55yds, > A Fitzgerald 110yds, and T A Parke 85yds, also started. There was no lack of interest in this event. The riders after the third lap were bunched. O’Connor lying on the outside at the entry to the straight spurted gamely, and just snatched a win from Bennie, who had the inside running. Time, 2min 22seo. 440 Yards Handicap—First Prize 50s, and Mr E. Cutten’s special of 2is ; second, 30s; third, 20s; W Davis 20vds, 1; V Moffat 20yds, 2; J Lavery 7yds, 3. J Dean

Syds, A J Duun 9yds, J Joe 14yds, E Gould 15yds, W Fitzgerald ISj’ds, A Wilson ISyds, A Smith 19yds, and A E Hunt 25yds, also ran. Of the ten starters six made a capital race of it. Davis, who ran gamely, maintained his lead, but Moffet coining through with case just missed him on the tape, Lavery was about a yard off at the finish. The win was a popular one. Time, 54 4 sth sec. Cumberland Wrestling (Maiden) —First Prize £2, and Mr J. Rainbow’s special of 21s ; second, 30s; third, 10s : M Wilson 1, M Geaney 2, G Moulton 3. J Moore aud D Wilson also wrestled. The light weights gave one of the most interesting displays ever seen on the ground, and each fall was loudly applauded. After the judge’s decision had been given the men gave a little exhibition on their own, which was quite as interesting to the spectators as the principal contest. Boy’s Race, under 16, Handicap—First Prize, Mr J Bates’ special,, value 13s ; second, os; third, 2s 6d; D. Spillane 1, F Bates 2, C Claughton 3. Sixteen started. Time, 30?ec. Half Mile Bicycle Race Handicap, open. — First prize £l, and Mr W H Brown’s special prize of 21*; second, 20s: First Heat: J Fainvoathei 55yds, 1 ; W Webb 50yds, 2 ; T A Parke 60yds, 3. J Connell ser, P O’Connor 20yds, J Cunnard 45yda, C R James 65yds, and W Reynolds 90yds, also cycled. Won by a wheel, Parke a good third. Second Heat—A Rennie 55yds, 1; J Orr 45yds aud C Pye7oyds (equal), 2 A Stocker scr, H J Brenton 30yds, G Winter 60yds, and A Fitzgerald 80yds, also started. This was a splendid race, won by Benuie by a bare wheel. Final Heat —W Webb 50yds, 1 ; A Rennie 55yds, 2 ; T A Parks 60yds, 3 J Orr 45yds, and C Pye 70yds, also pedalled. This event, though a little slower, proved interesting. At the back of the course Orr drew up on the outside, but foil back at the home turn, where Rennie had the lead. Webb came with a rush, followed by Parke on the outside, and just caught Benuie about 6 yards from the tape. Parke a good third. Time, Imin 7sec. 220 Yards Handicap—First prize 50s, and Mr T E Gunniou’s special prize of 21s, and Mr S B Wightman’s trophy, value 10s 6d ; second, 30s ;* third, 10s : First Heat —V Moffet 10yds, 1; A J Dunn 4yds, 2; A Wilsou 12yds, 3. J MeTigue 7yds, R R Johnson 9yds, J Fechney 10yds, T Nolan lids, also ranj Won by 1-J yards. Time, 24 4 sth sec. Second Heat—W Davis 17yds, 1; P McAuliffe 15yds, 2; J Dean 4yds, 3. J Lavery Syds, R J Barclay Syds, J Joe 9yds, and A Smith 11yds, also ran. Won by half a yard, about the same distance separating the other placed men. Time, 24 3 sth sac. Final Heat—Moffet, 1; McAuliffe, 2; Davis, 3. Won very easily, a yard separating the second aud third men. Time, 23 1 sth sec. 1 Tossing the Caber—Frizes, 30s, 15s, and 5s : McNeil 3Sft Gin, 1; Dalton 37ft Gin, 2. Putting 161 b Stone Handicap, standing —Prizes, £2 and £1: McNeill (2ft), 38ft Sin, 1; Dalton (Ift), 37ft 9in, 2 ; Cartwright (scr). 37ft OJin, 3. Two others competed. Bagpipe Music (Marches) —Prizes, 40s’ 20s, and 10s : P McGlashan (Renfrewshire Militia), 1; W McKechnie (Renfrewshire Militia), 2; Cameron (Marchioness of Tullibardine), 3. Highland Reel, in Costume—Prizes, 40s, 20s, and 10s : Blunt, 1; J McKechnie, 2; C Be 11,3 Wade and Campbell also danced Highland Fling—Prizes 40s and 20s ; Blunt 1, J. McKechnie2. Wade, Cameron, and C. Bell also danced. Putting 221 b Stone, handicap—Prizes 30s and 15s : Cartwright, sor, 30ft 9in, 1 ; J. Roddick, 2ft 6in, 30ft 4in, 2. Two others competed. Cumberland Wrestling, maximum weight 14st—First prize £3 and Mr P. Lyons’ prize of 21s, second £2, third £1; P. Brophy 1, K. Erophy 2, J. Moore 3. A. Mackay also wrestled. Ihis was a pretty exhibition, but the issue was never in doubt. Temuka Caledonian Wheel Race, 2 miles, handicap, open—First prize £6 and Mr J. Whelan’s special of 21s, second £3, third £1: First heat—A Rennie, 125yds, 1; J Orr, 90yds, 2; W Webb, 120yds, 3. A Stocker see, H J Brenton 50yds, G Winter 130yds, and C E James 150yds, also rode. Won by a wheel. Time, smiu 6 4.ssec. Second heat: P O’Connor, 40yds, 1; J Connell, scr, 2 ; A Fitzgerald, 175yds, 3. J Fairweather 125yds, C Pye 150yds, and J Brown 165yds, also rode A very close finish. Time, 4min. 59sec. Final Heat—J Connell, scr, 1; A Rennie, I2syds, 2; J Orr, 90yds, 3 This was one of the best races of the day. Rennie and Webb alternately paced each other for the first five laps, when Connell took a cut and joined the leaders. The others closed up except O’Connor, who did net reacli the crowd until the final lap. Coming into the straight Connell shot, 1 ahead and won by two wheels, Rennie and ' Orr close together. Time, 4min 58sec,

Irish Jig—Prizes 40s, 20s, and Mr J. Sim’s special of value 10s : J Lynch 1, M Sullivan 2, W Fitzgerald 3. Irish Hornpipe—Prizes 30s, 20s, and 10s : M Sullivan 1, J Lynch 2, W Fitzgerald 3. Bagpipe Music, Marches, open to members of Canterbury Pipe Band only—Prizes 40s, 20s, and 10s: Anderson I, Campbell 2, Davidson 3. Gunn, Lithgow, and Crerar also played. All the competitors played The Mackenzie Highlanders,” and showed remarkable proficiency. Reel o’ Tulloch —Prizes 40s, 20s, and 10s : Blunt 1, J McKechnie 2, Wade 3. Campbell and Bell also danced. Three Miles Bicycle Race, handicap, open—First prize £3 and Mr J Blyth’s special of 21s, second £2, third £1: J Connell, sor, 1; A Stocker, scr, 2; H J Brenton, 65yds, 3. J Orr 110yds, J Cunnard 120yds, W Webb 150yds, A Rennie 165yds, J Fairweather 165yds, G Winter 175yds, C It James 200 yards, C Pyc 200yds, and J Brown 220yds, also rode. The scratch men, riding with great judgment, gave one of the best finishes of the clay, barely a foot separating them, Brenton a wheel a'-ny. The win was a popular one. Time, 7min 57sec Bagpipe Music, Strathspeys and Reels— Prizes £3, £1 10s, and 10s : P McGlashan 1, J McKechnie 2, W. Mcßride 3. 440 Yards Hurdles—First prize 40s and Mr J K Hardey’s special of 21s, second 30s, I ihird 10s ; A Wilson, 13yds. 1; W Davis, 25yds, 2; J MeTigue, syds, 3. G E Blisset scr, R J B arclay 10yds, and W Fitzgerald 12yds, also ran. Time, Imin 5 3.ssec. Vaulting with Pole —Prizes, 40s and 20s : E. Gould, "(Sins) 9ft 7ins, 1; D. Horgan, (Cins) Oft 6ins, 2. Two others competed. Boys’ Race under 12—Prizes, 7s 6d, ss, and 3s 6d : J. Brosnahan, 1 ; G. Phillips, 2; X. Harrison, 3. Fifteen started. Hop, Step, and Jump—Prizes, 30s and 10s ; W. II Bryan, (Ift) 42ft 4in, 1 ; D. Horgan, (9ins) 41ft s.Vins, 2. Four others jumped. 5 Mile Bicycle Race —First prize £4 and Hon. J. M. Twomey’s, M.L.C., prize of 21s, 40s, and 20s : J. Connell scr, 1 ; P. O’Connor 60yds, 2 ; Jas. Orr 125yds, 3. A Stocker scr, H. J Brenton. 90yds, J. Cunnard 135yds, W. Webb 185yds, A. Rennie 205yds, J. Fairweather 205yds, T. A. Parke 245yds, C R. James 205yds, C, Pye 2Gsyds, J. Brown 295yds, A. Fitzgerald 310yds, and W. Reynolds 325yds also rode. Like most long distaqpe events, there was little excitement until the closing laps, except that Bennie fell,through his wheel touching the edge of the track. He was able to pick himself up and remount after the division behind had passed him. In the last lap but one the riders were well together, when Orr went forward with Connell lying fourth. O’Connor closed up, but Connell again went ahead and won by about two wheels, Orr about the same distance from O’Connor, with Stocker close on his wheel. Time, 13min 21 l oth sec. 1 Mile Running Handicap—First prize £4 and Mr J. A. McCaskill’s special prize of 21s, second 40s, third 20s—J. Fechney scr, 1; F. Williams 35yds, 2; R. J. Barclay 30yds, 3. S. Donnithorne 40yds, F. Donnithorue 15yds, J. Mitchell 75yds, and W. Davis 75yds also ran. Won by about two ya.rd.s. Time, 4min 54sec High Jump—Prizes 30s, 20s, and 10s : D. Horgan (2ius) sft Sins 1 ; W. H. Bryan (Sins) sft 7ins, 2 ; D. Dalton (scr) sft 6ins, 8. Three others jumped. 220 Yards Consolation Handicap—Prizes,. 3:ts, 20s, aud 10s : MeTigue, 1 ; Dean, 2 ’ McAuliffe, 3. Sailor’s Hornpipe—Prizes 40s, 20s, and 104: O’Brien,!; Campbell, 2 ; Lynch, 3. This concluded the sports. Special Prize of £1 Is, presented by the President, for most points in Bagpipe Music events —P McGlashan and McKechnio divided. Special prize of £1 Is, presented by the President, for'most points* in Highland Dancing events.—Blunt. Special prize of £1 Is, presented by Mr E. Richardson, junr,, for most points in i Running events. V Moffat. 1 Special prize of £1 Is, presented by Mr D Henry, for most points in Jumping . events—D Horgan. '• Special prize of £1 Is, presented by Mr ’ P Lyons, tor most points iu Irish Dancing i —Sullivan and Lynch (equal). 1 Special prize of a Trophy, value 10s 6d, 1 presented by Mr F J Heatley, for most ] paints in Cycling events—J Connell. Special prize of 1001 b Flour, presented by Mr W G Aspinall, for member of the Temuka Bicycle Club scoring most points in Cycling events —J Connell. * • f All Nations Bazaar. 1 I The All-Nations Bazaar in aid of the * funds to pay off the debt on the Temuka 1 Convent! was opened on Thursday afternoon by His Worship the Mayor. At the time , of opening, which was 5 o’clock, there were \ not many present, with the exception of the ladies who were running the bazaai. On the platform were Mr P. Wareing, chairman of the committee. Major Hay- 1 hurst, mayor of Temuka, the Rev. Father 1 Pauvel, the Hon. J. M. Twomey, and Mr 1 .1 eludes, secretary to the committee. Mr ' Wareing, in a few appropriate words, called f on His Worship the Mayor to open the bazaar, and in doing so His Worship said when ha got the invitation to open the ] bazaar be could not understand why he c had been selected, but supposed it was ] because he happened to Ibe the mayor for ] the time being. Men holding such j pos’tions were supposed to do these things, c ami hence, no doubt, the reason he had t been selected. However, he was very glad < to be present, and to congratulate the E ladies on the splendid display of work they ; had. No doubt they had worked very hard } for it, and deserved success. He was t not, as a general rule, in favor of Church ] bazaars, as be thought the Church ought ( to be supported by voluntary subscriptions, ' but in the present case there was a very , good excuse for it, as he understood ( the bazaar was to pay off the debt on ( the convent. They ought to be very , proud of the buildings they had. They j were a credit to them, and a credit to the ] borough, and he believed he was right in ; saying that this was chiefly due to the zeal j and energy of their priest, the Rev. Father < Fauvel. (Applause.) Father Fauvel was ] revered by everybody—(applause)—and he ( regarded him as a personal friend. The i first telegram he got on landing in New ( Zealand from South Africa was from < Father Fauvel. (Applause.) He did not , think they eared much about speechmaking, < as no doubt they would prefer to go to work to dispose of their goods, so he would ; say no more, but declare the bazaar , open and wish them every success. (Ap- i plause). Coming now to the description of the ■ stalls, the first thing noticeable on entering s was the very neat appearance of everything. ■ The hall was finely decorated, the stalls all > presented a very neat and handsome appearance, and there were other decora- ] tions, such as strings of bannerettes drawn , across from side to side. The stalls < represented various nationalities. There j was the English, the Irish the Scotch, / the American, and the New Zealand.' j stalls, and the ladies attached 'to each dressed iu Hie character of the ‘ nation represented. There was- any amount of red, white, and blue decorations on the the English stall, shamrocks and ■ harps galore on the Irish stall, tartans and tam o’shanters on the Scotch, and so on with the others. The first stall met on entering the hall was THE STALL OE ENGLAND. 1 This was in charge of Misses Moore, i McCabe, and Halley, ; assisted by Mrs ‘ U’Loughlan and Misses Friel, Orton, j Christopher, and Geauoy, and was beautifully got up. Amongst the articles in this i stall was a beautiful ihirror painted by the Sisters of St. Joseph, JTemuka, and a very large assortment of pictures, cushions, (

vases, cosies, and other useful as well as ornamental articles. All the goods were arranged tastefully, and the young ladies spared no effoat to dispose of them. Adjoining this was THE STALL OP IRELAND, in charge of Mesdames Beri, Twotney, Rooney, and Nash, assisted by Misses Mundell, Stevenson, Earl, Daily, Gaze, and Williams. There was a lot of very valuable articles on this stall, foremost of which must be placed a beautiful ebony hall stand, carved very artistically. This article was the result of co operative work. Mrs Beri provided the material of which it was made, the Sisters of St. Joseph did the carving, and Mr Scrimshaw contributed the workmanship. The result of the co£ operation was a very handsome article. One of the most beautiful things in the whole bazaar was the gift ef Messrs Grant and Goy. This was a chess table painted in Mr Goy’s best style. There was also another chess table carved by Muster Tangney and made by Master .Beri. A beautiful hand worked chair, raised lilies on plush, by the bisters of St. Joseph, Kerry town, fire screen of glass painted by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Waimate, a beautifully painted plaque by Miss FerJ gusson, of Palmerston South, a very handj some oil painting by Miss Larnaeh, two panels painted by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Port Chalmers, and a beautiful doll by Mrs Coira, together with a large assortment of other articles made up a very fine stall. Adjoining this, and as an adjunct to it, was the Sweets Stall, in charge of Misses Twomey and Larnaeh, where there was a large quantity of lollies got up in various ways. The next stall, which occupied the end of the building was THE REFRESHMENT STALL, over which Mrs P. Wareing and Mrs J. B. Wareiug presided. These were assisted by Mesdames Ashwell, Knight, Downs, and Misses Brosnahan, Carl, Wareing (2), Jones, and Greelish. This stall was exceedingly well got up, with a neat room set apart for people to get their meals. It is needless to say that everything was got up in the best style, and that every attention was paid to the guests. The next was THE STALL OF SCOTLAND, which was in charge of Mrs Fitzgerald, Miss Gaffaney, and Miss Brosnahan, assisted by Misses Fitzgerald (2), Brosnahan (2), Goughian, Stapleton, and Reilly. There was a good show of valuable articles on this stall, the first to which our attention was called being an oil painting valued at .£2l. The most noticeable object on the stall, however, was a hand painted narrow by the Sisters of St. Joseph. This was a picture of an old bridge leading across a river to an old castle, and the effect was very striking. A ribbon work cushion by Miss Fitzgerald, pair panels painted by Miss K Brosnahan, carved card table and fire screen by Mr F. McDonald, hand painted cosy with drawn thread work by Miss Reilly crewel work night dress satchel by Mrs Dr Warren, hand painted cushion by Miss Connell, and a dog’s head painted by Miss Hoare, made up a handsome lot of articles. Adjoining this was THE STALL OF NEW ZEALAND, over which Mesdames McMillan and Early presided, their assistants being Misses Gaffaney (2), Bryant, McGuinnoss (2), and Kenny. The first object to attract notice was a handsome duchess chest of drawers, but the most beautiful article was an occasional table carved in relief by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Temuka. A panel painted by the Sisters of St. Joseph, Waimate, painted mirror by Mrs McMillan, table by Mrs Coira, doll bride dressed by Miss Proctor, carved stool by Mrs Hewlet, painted stool by Mrs McMillan, besides a lot of pictures, vases, and other useful articles were also on this stall. THE STALL OF AMERICA was in charge of Mrs Tarrant and Bliss McAuliffe, with Misses Barry, Dwyer, and Seaney for assistants. This was the i Di’oduce stall, the most conspicuous object mit being a bridal cake by Mr O’Dowd, of i Fimaru. There was also a sheep given by ' Mr Tarrant, and 3 lambs given by Mr i feremiah Brosnahan, Mr W. Fitzgerald, j ind Mr Tuohey, wheat given by Mr ; Precise, oats given by Mr W. Fitzgerald ( md Mr Earl, bags of flour given by Blr larrison and Mr Aspinall. Besides these here was a large collection of hams, loultry, and so on. side shows. ‘ In the centre of the hall is a large j Ihristmas tree in charge of Misses Connell , ,nd Story (2). This was heavily laden < nth all kinds of toys, etc., and had a great { attraction for the rising generation. Bran , >ie was in charge of Miss Lissack. the fish c iond Misses Beri, Gillespie, and Heron, md in the post office Mr Kearslev was -ssisted by Misses J. Williams and K. Goy, nth Misses Scanneli and Lissack, and Blr i. Coira as letter carriers. There was a ] d in the slot machine, lent by Mr Roberts ['his gave an electric stock when a penny vas dropped into it. Taken all round the >azaar can be said to be a splendid one, ,nd those engaged in it deserve credit for he work they have done. Too much iraise,cannot be given to the secretary, Mr Feffries, on whom developed the heaviest md of the burden of management. THE CONCERT. In the evening a concert arranged by Yofessor Kearsley proved a very enjoyable hange from the throng and bustle of the arge hall. Professor Kearsley and Miss 3ily Twomey acted as accompanists, and the >rogramme submitted was a very attractive me. Although it was announced that neores could not be responded to, several if the songs were redemanded, and the .pplaus i in each instance testified to the ileasure the performers were giving the .udience. Mr Gresham sang “ Marching o the Front,” and “ Sunny Tennessee.” Jiss Campbell was recalled for her singing J the “ The Bugler.” Mr Williams (of ['imaru), sang “ The Admiral’s Broom ” r ery effectively, and had to respond to an mcore. Miss Scanneli and Blaster Geaney m character), sang “ When you and I were r oung Biaggie,” and were waimly apfiauded. Mr N. Plyger sang “My Hannah jady,” an item which was redemanded. Jr Thee Goy’s contribution to the programme was a humourous sketch in Yankee lerman dialect, “ Hayseed’s Experience in York.” Bliss Bryant had to repeat hat now very popular song “ Soldiers in he Park,” to which a chorus was conributed by other performers. Miss Hive Larnaeh sang in a very sweet voice of rreat range Tosti’s “ Uoodby,” and the ‘ Song of Sleep ” as am encore. Blr J. Lynch gave one of his lively step dances, ifter which Miss Lissack in pretty boy iostume sang “ Looking for a Coon like ne,” which was redemanded. Miss HoGuinness was heard to advantage in the J mug “At my Window ” and bowed her acknowledgments to- the applause given, md Mr P. McCaskill closed the concert vith a humorous song, “Up Comes Jones.” liter the concert a number of children, irettily attired, and carrying hoops covered vith flowers, performed a charming I ‘FlcVal March.” This also had to be ■e'peated. LAST EVENING he bazaar was opened at 7 o’clock. The ittendance was very good, and business vas brisk. A free concert was given in ;he hall, and Professor Kearsloy’s Orohes;ral Band rendered several musical ielections. Songs were rendered by Blisses JoGuinness, Lissack, and Bryant, and Blr Hyger, all of which were well appreciated. TO-DAY he Fair will be opened at 3 o’clock, and a 1 lumber of special attractions are promised, imong them the “ Georgia Magnet,” a jreat puzzle, and the iron jawed man, vhose feats are well worth seeing, A large ittendance is expected, and it is hoped he stalls will be cleared. The art union will be drawn on Tuesday evening. (

Timaru Harbour Board

The monthly meeting of the Timaru Harbor Board was held yesterday. Present —Blessra W. Evans (chairman), J. Fraser, Skinner, Young, Manchester, Lyall, Thew, Pringle, Turnbull, and Goodwin. The chairman stated that the wharfage receipts for the two past four weekly periods were as follows : —£6B3 14s 4d, and £72111s 4d; ship’s dues, £174 17s Gd ; cash received for debentures, £13,700. Ail the debentures had now been disposed of. Mr A. E Austin, the resident engineer, reported as follows : Eastern Blole—Stone has been tipped out to a distance of 525 feet, and shows above water at a distance of about 525 feet. The staging is out to a distance of 650 feet. Three spans of 25 feet have been erected during the month. The total amount of stone brought down and tipped up to date is 57,165 tons, the distribution being as follows: —Eastern mole, 51,802 tons; breakwater, 2333 tons ; tram line, 2530 tons; Hayes’ street, 495 tons. The amount brought down since last meeting of the board, a period of 23 working days, is 9320 tons, making an average of 405 tons per day. Quarries —Three shots have been fired this month in the western quarry, with good results —Maintenance of Wharf—The carpenter employed on this work has been engaged during month principally in repairing the braces of the Bloody wharf, which are in a bad state. The diver has examined the piles below water of the main wharf, ahd reports that they are in fair condition. Dredging.—The s.s. Timaru, from Nov, 16 to Dec 21, has dredged 6100 tons of silt and sand, and 4200 tons of sand and shingle from the inside, and 170 tons of shingle from the outside, making a total of 12.1U0 tons dredged. The Taulwha has lifted 2100 tons of silt, and 850 tons of shingle from the outside, making a total of 3120 tons dredged this mouth. Smithy and and Engineer’s Shop.—l am of the opinion that it would bo to the advantage of the Board to have their own workshops, and would recommend that the shops be con“ structed near the engine shed. I estimate that the shops fitted complete, sufficient for the requirements, would cost £670. Attached was a special report by Blr Austin on the eastern mole, as follows : Direction of Eastern Mole.—lf the direction of the mole is altered as suggested by commencing to curve towards the north from the end of the present staging, and then running in a straight line to the end of the mole projected by Blr Blaxwell, and approved by a Royal Commission, it would involve the abandonment of the main purposes for which it was designed. (Ist) It would involve a loss of gathering ground for drift on the southern side. (2nd) As there will be a certain amount of detritus pass through the mole, it was considered advisable to keep this as far away from the entrance of tbe harbour as possible. (3rd) It was considered essential that as large a basin as possible should be contained within the mole to give tbe swell round the end room to spread aud disperse. The straight line proposed curtails this room , (4th) A large basin inside the mole would ’ give more room for future extension of the j harbour area, and give safer anchorage to . shipping in the outside harbour. Before such a material alteration to the plans could be adopted, it would be necessary to appoint a fresh Royal Commission, and without there are very strong arguments in-favor of such an alteration, I am of an opinion that they would not alter the present scheme. The reasons advanced m favor of the suggested alteration in the direction of tbe mole do loot in my opinion outweigh the arguments in favour of carrying out the present scheme. * The Board agreed that they must abide by the decision of the engineer in this matter. , It was decided to adopt tbe suggestion * of the engineer to do their own blacksmithing and enginfiering in future. The chairman and members spoke in eulogistic terms of the late secretary’s (Blr Tennent), faithful discharge of his duties during a period of 23 years, and it was J resolved to grant him 12 months’ leave of b absence on half pay, if it can be legally a done. 1 CANADIAN SEAWEED CURE. In cases of Rheumatic Gout which show ■ a tendency to resist ordinary remednes we recoinmeud a trial of the Great Canadian Seaweed Cura, a scientific compound of natural vegetable principles obtained from the seaweed. The seaweed cure has been tried with excellent results by hundreds of victims. Sold by Buxton & Co, and all chemists.