PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY.

Taranaki Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 9543, 10 November 1892, Page 2

PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY.

A WET HOLIDAY.

A general holiday was observed in town on Wednesday on the occasion of The Prince of Wales' Birthday. The c utdoor amusements that had been fixed were marred by tho weather, a drizzling rain Bett : ng in early in the forenoon, and continuing till about noon, when the weather cleared up for a few hours, but rain fell again in tno evening.

THE VOLUNTEERS paraded at the butts early in the morning under Major Ellis, Captain Paul, and Lieuts. Okey and Cock. Tho company p r actised volley and independent firing under tho direction of Major Ellis, after which the corps went in for class firing. The competition for Capt. Uoskia's belt was, however, postponed till another day, as time would not permit of its being held.

THE JUVENILE SPORTS in the Recroition Grounds were not at all well patronised, the wet weather being the cause of the poor attendance. The Committee, however, carried out tho programme with praiseworthy exactness and promptitude, the majority of the events being got off. Tho meeting, unfortunately, on account of the sparse patronage, will result in a deficit. All tho officers workcJ hard to make matters run smoothly,, especially the hon. sec, Mr W, H. Skinnor, who carried out his onerous duties with commendable zeal. A number of games wero run on the ground, the material for several of those amusements being kindly lent by Mr J, Butterworth. Mr Nichol had charge of a shooting gallery, which appeared to command a fair amount of public patronage. There was also boating on the lake for children, anl many otl.er forms of amusements were provided for tho youngsters which would take too much space to particularise. One slight ace dent occrred during the day to a lad named Harry Rampton, who injured his leg by coming in contact with a fence in the blind fol I race. A pleasant feature of the day was the excellent music discoursed by the T.lt.V. Band, under Mr G. Garry. Appended aro the details of the racing :—: — 75 Yards Handicap, for boys under 8; Ist piize, 10« ; 2nd, 5s ; 3rd, Is: — A. Elder 1, P. Kivell 2, W. Bruce 3

75 Yards Handicap, for girls un 'er 8 ; same prizes. — U. Hopkins 1, I. Bullot 2, M Mayne 3.

40 Yards Handicap Hopping Match, for boys under 8 ; Ist prize, 5s •, 2nd 2s Gd ; 3rd la,— E Harvey 1, A. Roberts 2, W. Bruce 3.

150 Yards Handicap, for boys under 15 years of ago — Ist prize 20s, 2nd 10s, 3rd ss.— E. Morey 1, E. Kivell 2, L. Webster.

50 Yards Handicap, for boys under 6 ; Ist 5?, 2nd 2s Gd, 3rd la.- A. Stohr 1, R Paul 2, U. Skianer 3.

50 Yard* Handicap Wheelbarrow Raco, for boys under 6 ; 1 t 4<», 2nd 2«, 3d Is. — T. Hopkins 1, G. Kibby 2, H. Skinner 3.

120 yards Handicap Hurdles, for boys under 15. Ist 15?, 2nd 5s — L Webster, 1 ; A. Cliff, 2

100 yards Handicap, for boys under 11; Ist 12s 6d, 2nd ss, 3rd 2s -J. Elder, 1; A. Patterson, 2; A. Kivell, 3

75 yards Handicap, for £ iris under 10; Ist 10s, 2nd ss, 3rd 2r — Julia Stockman, 1; L. Hopkins, 2; M. Treeby, 3 Handicap for girls under 10; 50 yds rnn.'izOyds hop; Ist 7s 6d, 2nd 3s, 3rd Is — M. Treeby, 1 ; J. Stockman, 2 ; L. Hopkins, 3

200 yards Handicap, for boys under 17; Ist £1 10^, 2nd 10s— A. Elder, 1; IJ. Dingle, 2; L. Webster, 3. A pro'est was entered against the winner on the ground of being over age. Obstacle Race, for boys under 10; Ist 10s, 2nd ss, 3rd 2s— K. Webster, 1; A. Kivcll, 2; W. Tunbridge, 3. 120 yards Handicap, for boys under 12; Ist 15«, 2nd 7s 6d, 3rd 2s Gd-G. Paul, 1; A. Kivoll, 2; T. Duftin, 3. 100 ya*ds Handicap, for girls nnder 12: Ist 10s, 2nd ss, 3rd 2s— E. Coldiick, 1; E. Bishoo, 2; E. Hargreaves, 3. 100 yards Handicap Stilt Race, for boys under 12 ; Ist Bs, 2nd 4s, 3rd 2s— W. Chong 1 ; L. Fo:d 2. 75 yards Sack Race, for boys under 15 ; Ist prize ss, 2nd 3s, 3rd 2s— L. Webster, 1 ; K. Webster, 2 ; A. Kivcll, 3. Blindfold Raco— N. Dingle 1 ; W. Butler, 2

Committee Race of 75 yards.-F. Watson (2 yards), 1 ; W. Webster (^cr), 2 ; Ad. Goldwater, (8 yards), 3 Also ran : — S. Humphries (sit), J. B. Lightfoot (syds), J. Dingle (Cyils), Mathicson (6yds), and R Cock (10yds). This raco, for which Mr E. Humphries made the handicap, caused a good deal of interest.

The most amusing of the minor events was the cocoanut competition, in which the competitors wore a mask, and essayed to cut down with a email cutlass cocoanuts (suspended by a Btring. THE PRESBYTERIAN BAZAAR in tho Alexandra Ilnll was formally opened at 2.30 o'clock by the Rev H. II Brown, who in the course of Bonie suitable remarks pointtd out the praisoworthy object for which the bazaar was held, viz., to raise funds to build a Sunday school. Tho hall was nicely decorated for the occasion with forn3, nikau, and flowers, which made a cool and refreshing scene. Miss A. Cunningham must be complimented on the artistic way she arranged the stago for a retreat where afternoon tea could be partaken of. The front and sides of the htago were sol < fl: with ferns, nikau, and flowers, the floor was carpeteil, and chairs and tables were placed for tho convenience of those who partook of the afternoon tea, which was dispensed by Miss Cunningham and Miss Essie Deal, The goods stalls were arranged round tho sides of tho hall. No 1 stall, which was covored in useful and fancy articles at tho early stago of tho proceedings, was pre sided over by Mesdames Paul, Hsll, McKenzie, and Con.ey, assisted by Miss Jury. Some noticeable articles on the stall wero b.innprette screens and lily imitations, tho work and gift of Miss Collins; and a chair covorod in satin, made and donated by Mrs Guerin. Some music and bamboo stands wero also noticeable articlos. A toy stall was in charge of Misses Kelly and Wade. Mosd nines It. Jury and W. 11. Clarke presided over the refreshment stall, wliicli was loaded with toothsome things. Two Xmas trees, which were decorated with a multitude of articlos, were iv charge of Mrs Aiubridgre, who wav assisted by Misses Crawford, Stella Cunningham, and Ambiidge. The produce stall was looked after by Miss Flight, Mcidamcs Morton and Mclsaacs, assisted by Miss L. Morton. The ladies of this stall wish to tlirink Messrs Allendar and Son, of Petone, for a largo donation of household soap ; and Mr Buchanan, of AucklanJ, for a donation of tea. The No. 2 goods sta'l was presided over by« Mcfidames A. Davidson, Brash, Sanderson, and MoHlin, assisted by Misses Diekson, Scott, McDonald (2), Allen (2), Hoskin (2), and Mt Given. This btall which was called tho teachers and children's stall, hail a laigo variety of useful and fancy articles upon j it. Somo hand painted umbrella tiles by Mre Dockrill, hand painting by Misa Brash, a fish scale placquc, by Mrs Davidton, and a novelty in koiho lundpainted " Splashers" by* Miss Bobbin, of Stratford, wero articles that wero particularly noticed.

Tliero was a largo attendance in the evening.

TUE CONCCRT in the supper room was a gieat succets both froiu a musical and financial standpoint. A noitßtago, which was artistically decorated by Mre Freotli and MibEes

Freeth (2), was erected for tho vocalists and inslrumertalistß who took part, Tho programme gone through was as follows : — Selection from " I'l Trovatoro," Messrs G. Garry (piano,?, S. Cottier (clarionet), and R Cottier (violin) ; song, " Will o'the Wisp," Mr A. B R. Fookes ; song, " The Toilers,"'. Miss N. Ford, who responded to an encore ; recitation, Mr Harvey; song, -'Only Once More," Mr Owen, who sang " Mona" for an encoio ; •song, " Waiting," M ss C. Knight ; roci tution, " The Dream of Engeno Aram," Mr C. McDiarmid ; song, '* The Cradle Song of the Poor," Miss Freeth ; trio, Dame Durdin," Messrs Owen, Shaw, and Watt ; pianoforte duet, "II Corricolo," Misses Hoskin and Mcore Mr Garry played the accompaniments.

CRICKET MATCH.

Despite the wet stato of tho turf the members of the New Plymouth Club played the alphabe ical match that had been arranged. In the first innings the M to Z team ma^o 53, Millar being top score with 17 ; and tho A to L team made 35, Allen being top Rcoro with 11 . In the second inn ngs the fo:iner team undo 43, and tho latter 47 for two wickets, which weie drawn on account of tho heavy rain that set in. THE OPENING OF BOATING SEASON at Waitara attrncted a large number of visitors, who witnessed some excellent racing during the day. Tho proceedings began with 11 proc ssion of boats, nftcr which three races \\e-o held. The Senior Whaleboat race was won by Waitara, with Clifton and Tikornngi dead heat for second place; Tikorangi won the Junior race, with Cli ton second; and a third whaleboat raco was won by Ciifton, who just got home from Waitara and Tikorangi. Tho Ladies' race did not eventuate, as only one crew put in an appearance. During the day excellent music was discoursed by tho Waitara Brass Band, under Mr T. Hughes.