NEW TEAR'S DAY.

Timaru Herald, Volume XXXVI, Issue 2293, 26 January 1882, Page 8

NEW TEAR'S DAY.

As New Yt^ar's Day fell on a Sunday tl-.is yenr, Monday was observed as a general holiday m its place m nil parts of the colony. The weather, so far as tlouth Canterbury was concerned, was Cno m the ixtreroe. The morning broko bright and clear, and towards inid-doy tie heat became very grent, especially m Titnaru. Below we publish lull details of the principal fe*ti-.e gathering* m the district, which, as a wl.oie patted off moat successfully. SOUTH CANTERBURY CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S ANNUAL SPOR'IS. Pesident, Mr 1). Mac-lean j Vice-President*, Me:sr» J. C. McKerrow and Jaruo« Kin;; ; Director! — Meters J. Bruce, J. Meiklr., W. W- Mackenzie, A. Sinclair, P. J. Bell, John Frasor, W. Evan«, K. Stewart, T. B. Jone.', G. H. Wilii*. Juhn Davidaon, Ihoma* O'Driscol), Captain Mills and Ur Macdonald ; Hi>n. Trra*urrr, Mr Da»id S>uart j Secretary, Mrff.K. Whiten.be. Judges :— For General Games— Me*srs P. J. Bell, W. Kvans, J). Stuart, J. Meiklc, J. ('. McKerrow, R.Stewart, James Bruce, Mi Gill. T. R. Jonei", O. H. Wildie, A. >"rirgle, G. Stumbles, Xidw.-11, I). MoOuiMiCf, 6. ])urhiim, Dr Macintyre and Cnptiiin ilills ; (or Poncing, Mufio and Coituuie — Mcjsis A. Sinclair, John Kia.-cr, Gunt), MrPherj.-n, T. O'Dritco 1, J. I\ff, J. ."■pi line, Flalu-rty, P Lig rtwoo.i, George llun'o-, Janus Macd'Tinld (»f t-'nineliff) and T)r Macdonald ; Haodicappers, Menrs P. J. Bell and 1. B. Jonei. The annual sports held undir the auspice* of the South tunierbury Caledonian Si-eiely took place tn Jan 2, m Green* pacdock situatid at the lop of Elizabeth street, ai d were quite equal to tl oie of any previousyiar In fact they have now become fuch an eslubiithid ana popular institution and the programmo (O lengthy, that it '• quite lime they were spread over two day* instead of one, it bei»i! all but inipc^sible to do ju-tice to tliirty-one events m a single day, let Iha e.fficer» work ever (o hard and energetically. As showing tie magnitude the iports hare now reuched, we may mci tion that ovrr £230 whs paid away m priz s on Monday. From an curly hour m the morning Timaru presented a very lively acd animated appra'ai cc. Large number? of people dressed iv holiday costume, kept nrriiing by erery road, while the morning trains were crowded to excess. By 1 1 o'clock the streets were thronged, and it became a difficult matter to make headway aloni the footpaths. In fact, we do not remember ever having seen such a crush on them before, fey noon, howete 1 -, they were pretty well cleared, an exodus having taken place to the sports grounds. Ihe efficers of the Society, headed by the Tiniaru Artillery Baud, three pipers, and followed by several hundt-e 1 people, started from the Grosrenor Hotel at half-past 10 o'clock and down Cain's terrace, round the N Z.L- 6nd U.A, Company's corner and along the mam street to the Clarendon Hotel. There ihe {.rocestiun turned into Church street, tnbsrquenlly into Sophia street and finally ip Elizabeth street to the scene of the day's fts'iviiies. 'Ihe arrangements made for the day seemed to give general tatis r action, and it was evident the officers had tpared nritber pain nor trouUe to guard ng»in?t any cau/e for com-' plaint either on the purt of the competitor? m the various events or on that of the »pi-cta-torsi. Green's paddock, on which the sports were held, comprises about four acre* and ii about ten minutes' walk from the railway statiop. Toe ground ia not as levrl as could be w.»lied, a flight hollow running through the Cfnlreofrt. This drawback, however, was tl: but compensated for by the fact that Ihe •pectaiors were enabled to obtain a better view of the various events owing to the dip. The running course which was raped off end occupied tho centre of the ground, was nearly circular, snd was about 320 yards m circumference. The ground was rather bard, but despite this, capital time was male m raoht cf the events. In tho centre ef the ring was erected a stage for the danciog and musical contests, the Band being alto proTided with accommodation there. Over the Floge floated tho British rmign and the Sags of Scotland and Ireland, while over the various tents and booths alro floated the emblems cf the Three Kingdoms. One new feature on the ground was a grand stand overlooking the ring. A portion of it had been spt dally set apart tor ladies, and all parts of it were well patrouised during the day. Mcis r 9 Kichmond and Gardner, and Mr Fiaheity held tbe two general license booths, and ilr McKeown lbs two refreshment ones, and from all appearances must have driven a mating trad', es also must the owner of. the Merry-go-aound. At interval* t: c proceeding! were enlivened by telectiont pla/td by lh» Artillery Band and by the pipers. The atlendance during the afternoon must have amounted to between four anil five thousand, and a better behaved concourse of people could hardly be witnessed. There was n marked absence of drunkenness, and the duties of Inspector Pender and bis assistants were light m the extreme. W» have to thank the officers of Ihe Socifty, and m particular the Secretary, Mr \V. E. \Yhitcorube. for their courtesy during Ihe day to the members of the Preec, by providing them with a tint and m assisting them m every possible way. A ppended ire tho resul ■ of tbe various erent* : — 100 ViSDS Handicap. Firtt prizs £3 ; f econd, £i ; third, £1. W. Moore (7yds) ] R. Gois (scratch) 2 T.McAulin"e(«era!ch) 3 N. Line (2yds), A. MeKinnon (syds), W. Lorrigan (scratch) also started. The men got away weU together except McLaren, who »as left at the line. After ft little more than balf tho distance bad been completed Goe* pes.ed MeKinnon, but was unable to overhaul Moore, who won by about two yards, McAulifTe just beating McKinnon at the finish for third place. Time — llseci". Throwing 161 b. Hammeb, First prize £2 ; second, £1; tbirJ, 10t. S. Smith (59ft 4in) 1 11. A. Slide (80ft 7in) 2 A. Martin (77ft 4in) 3 Three others competed. One Milk Handicap. First prize, £5; . second, £3 ; third, £1. D. Shine (40yd*) 1 T. Ferginson (65yds) 2 W. S. Kngan («rr«tcb) 3 N. Line (70yd») and J. Mnlcaby (80yds) ol§o started. At the end of the second round Fergutson parted Line, and m the following round ran into first place. In the 'ourth round Lint gave up and fchine, who hid been running well, obtained s't-or.d place, passing Mulcahy, and a couple cf hundred yards further on passed Ferguson. Entering the last round but one Fagan pa-isrd Mulcaby and tried hard to overhaul Pergusson, but unmcceisfully, tbe men finishing as above, Shine about a dozen yards m front of Fergutson who wsa the Fame distanco ahead of Faean. The pace was very fait throughout and the course a bard one, ell the competitors showing signs of fatigue at the finish. Time — 4min 41 l-slh sees. Theowino 22ib Uammrr. First prize, £2; ncond, £1; third, lOj. S. Smith (67ft) 1 H. A. Slide (57ft Bin) 2 W. O'Neill (57ft 6in) 3 Five others competed. 2CO Tabdb Hasdjcap. Fir»t pr'ze, £3; second, £2 ; third, £1. W. Mcoro (12yd») 1 C Peters (lOjd-) ... . "2 A. MeKinnon (12yd») ... ... "' 3 R. Go»s (scratch), W. T^rrigsn (scratch), J. McLaren (7yd.), al-o ran. ' Moore, who made hi< Hmt appearnnco as a pedestrian m public m Ihe 100 yards raoe, prove himself a formidable competitor m thii race, and his handicap was never reduced, winning with comparative eaje. Peters and MeKinnon made a clote finish for second place, the former jo»t managing to pass McKinßon a few feet from the tape. Time— 23sec. BiOFIPE Mraic (m costume) ; pibrochs, marches, reelp, and «tr»thfp.->yf. Firet prize, £5 5 iccond, £3 ; third, £2. PIBHOCHS. Donsid Campbell (" Macintosh's Lsment") 1 Donald McDonald ("Lord Breadalbane'f March ") 2 Robert Calder (" Donald Dhu ") ... 3 XABCHBB. D. Campbell (" Marchionest of Tullibardino ") 1 J). McDonald (" Highland Laddie ") ... 2 R. Caldtr (" Dornjeh Hail ") 8

9TBATHSPKT3 AND RKBLB. D. Campbell (" L*dy Madeline Sinclair." " Loch Tay Side ") 1 D. McDonald ("Lady McKemi.-." "Reel of Tullrch") 2 R. Calder (" Lady McKenze." " Charms of Whiskey ") 3 Sack Back (m nmskt). Fint prize, £2; second, £1 ; third, 10s. N. Amtin 1 J. L.iirie 2 W. Miller ;. 3 Two others competed. Highland Costume (Men). First prize, £3 ; second, £2 ; third, £1. Donald .McDonald (Donald tnrtiin) ... 1 Duncan Buchanan (Grant Urtan) ... 2 Donald Gallic (Forbes larian) 3 Highland Costsmk (Boys). First prize, £1. John G.iilia (Forbes Urlan) 1 Highland Rkul (m costume). First priz«, £3 ; second, £2. P. Buchanan 1 (I. Pelvin 2 I>. Gallic 3 R. Ca'dor nlso competed. Two Allots Walking Handicap. First pnzo £5 ; tecoud, £3 j third, £1. I. J. Bradley (-<rat h) 1 H.Lambert (25yds) 2 W. Scarf (133td») 3 G. Gleejcn (loycls) and J. Lteney (95yds) aleo started. All tbe mon went away at a smart pace, Braitley especially petting o»er the ground m Ms peculiar and extraordinary rapid styl<-. At the clo c of the second round Olereon fell out, aim m thu following lap Bradley went through his men at a remarkable rate and took the li-ad. Lmnbcrt and Scarf tried to keep up wi h him but 10011 h&d to Rite way. 'Ihr roriner drtw away from the latter who was lift m company with Leenty for a couple of rounds, but Lieney cave up alter uoippletine about two-thirds of the dijtance. Bntilpy incrrafed his l^»d at every round, and came m about 160 yards m advance of Lambert, who was about the tame distauce nhrad of S arf. Tune— l4min 34 1-otheeo. At the conclusion of the race Lambert entered a protest ngainst Bradlej for alleged unfair wa kina, but. the Juiigf s disallowed it. Putting Sim Stons. First prize, £2 ; second, £1 ; third, 10s. 8. Smith (30ft Bin.) ... , 1 J. Mullignn (30ft lin) 2 W. O'A'eill (2i)it 7in) 3 Four others compete^. Rkel or TuttocH (m costume). First prize, £2; recond,£li third, 10s. D. fiaohasaa 1 ti. ireiv.u ... ... ... ... ... 2 I). Uallie 3 Wrkstlikg (Cumberland style). First prize, £5; second, £3; third, £I. H.A. Slade • .: 1 W. Robinsou 2 T. Ne'non 3 Four others competed. Rone of the competitors had a show against Slude, who won without an effort. Thi? being the second jo.ir Slade has won this tvrnt, entitles him to the championship ol South Canterbury and the Society's g>ld medal. Quoits. First prize £2 ; tecond, £1 ; third, 10s. W. Cunningham ... ... ... ... 1 A. Jackson... ... ... ... ... 2 W. McKenzie 3 Onr oiher compo'rd. First prize, £2 ; second, £1. D. Jjuthanan ... ... ... ... 1 U. Pelvin 2 These were the only competitors. Hop, Stef and Jump. First prize, £2 ; second, £1 ; third, 109. If. Tangcoy (S9ft 2in) 1 N. Austin (38ft lOi.i) 2 S. Smith (3Rft3in) 3 Three others competed. Highland Fl'no (m costume). First prize, £3; » econd, £2; third, £1. H. Pelvin 1 D. Galie 2 D. Buchanan ... ... ... ... 3 R. Calder also competed. 440 labds Handicap Hurdi-b Bacb. First prize, £4; second, £2: third, £1. T. McAuliffe (Byd.-) 1 J. Mulcahy (I8yd«) „ 2 \V. S. F»gao (-cratch) 3 K. Waugh alfo started. Waugh maintained a good lead until entering t°ue second round, when McAuliffe, who bad just previously patted Mulcahy, took the lead. Fagan, who was totne dtzen yards behind at this time, put on a fine spurt and caught Mulcahy and Waugh at the second hurdle from home. Waugh fell through this hurdle, and rausrd Fitgan to lore a, cuple of yard?, which be could not make good, and he had to be content with third place. Time— lmin 9 2-oth sec. Horizontal Bab. First priz», £2 ; second, £1 ; third, 10». O. Wagctaff 1 C. Hallam 2 R. Morris 3 Swosd Dance. First prize, £3 ; second, £2; third, £1. D. Buchanan ... ... 1 K. Calder 2 L>. Gallic and H. Pelvin also competed, but failed to execute tho dauc« properly, and the judaes only awarded two prizes. YAci-riua with Pole. First, prize, £3 ; second, £2 ; third, £1. G. Eae (9/f. lin) 1 T. MoAuliflo 2 A. MeKinnon ... ... ... ... 3 B toning Flax Jump. First prize, £2; second, £1 j third, 10s. M. Tangnoy (18ft, 4f m) ... 1 W. Mooro (18ft lio) ■ ... 3 G. Bae (17lt liin) 3 N. Austin, ti. Smith and J. Mulcaby also competed. Sailohs' Hobnfipb (m costume). First prize, £3 ; second, £2 ; third, £1. D. Buchanan ... „, ... „, 1 G. Giceson 2 One other competed. Wbbstlino, Collae and Kibow. Firtt prize, £4; second, £2; third, £1. T. Mulligan 1 W. Hellyer 2 J. Hellyer 3 J). Tobin, H. A. Slade, B. Lukey, and W. S. Fagan competed. Fully an hour and a half was occupied over thia erent, rooit o£ the delay being cau.-ed by the stubborn stand made by Fagan and lh» brothers Hellyer, Ifau latter, alt be ugh quite youlbs, requiring a considerable amount of handling before they could be thrown. Mulligan was the only man who seemed to know hit work, and he had no difficulty m disposing of his antagonists. With the others it was Ihe reTfno, main strength being the feature of tbeir play. In his last encounter Fagan injured hit shoulder and had to retire, the prizes falling as above. ABBAVLT AT ASMS (single slicks). Prize medal given by Kr D. MoGniimeii. A.Forbes 1 J. Thompson 2 H. Hird and J. McLaren also competed. The exhibition of fencing was only very moderate, although it was expected the oomtctitinn would be a good one. Running High Lbap. Fint prize, £2; second, £1 ; third, 10s. G. Bae (sft 3in) 1 f. Austin ... ... 2 R. Chute 3 8. Smith and J. Mulcahy alio competed. leish Jig. First prize, £3 j second, £2 1 third, £1. J. Nagle 1 G. O'Laughlan 2 T. Twomey 3 Six others competed. 880 Yards Handicap Bach. Fir«t priW/ £1 1 tecond, £3 ; third, £1. D. Shine (18yrli) I T. Fergusson (25yds) 2! 0. Peters (50yd») 3Thii was a very poor race, Bhine getting the load after doing half the dittftocc and winning as h» liked, Forgui'oa flnisbiu£ twenty yards behind him. 2tO Yards Race, for boys nnder 14. Fint prize, £1 j leeond, 15s : third, 10s. J-Hay j G. Double 2 C. Inwood ... , "| '" 3 R. Home ilto ran. Ibis racd produced a capital oonteit, tbe three boys named above finishing together, and they consequently had to run off again. In the second round Double led until netring tbe tape, when Hay pa-ied bim, winning by about a yard, tbe tamo diiUnoe separating tba iccood and third,

Tossing the C«bru. First prize, "££ ; eecni, £1 j third, 10«. S. Smith 1 W. Talbnt. 2 H. A. 81ade 3 Two others compele'?. EXTBA AND SPECIAL PRIZES. Qhe special medals were awarded as follows i — Mr D. McLellan. of Slratbspeffer, Sootland, for pibrochs — D. Campbell. Mr John Davidson, lor marches — D. Cai.phfll. Mr A. Bower, for strathspeys and reels— D. Campbell. Mr W. L. Kdwtrds, for two mile walking handicap — I. J. Bradley. Mr J." T. Partridge, for one mile running hanlicup — D. Shine. Mr T. O'Dr.scoll, for jig dancing -John Naglo. Mr T. Flahorty, for lailors' hornpipe— D. Buctanan. Mr T. Kichmond, for Highland fling — H. PeUin. Mr A. Fin-lair, for most points m dancing — ]). Buchanan. Mr D. McGuinners, for single sticks — A. Forbes. CRICKBT. Timabu United C.C. v. All South CanTKRBUBr. This match, which has been talked abjut m eiickctinj o'rclrs for some time fait, came off <-n Jan. 2, aid er.ded contrary to expectation by the local team (coring another win. The gimo wai nut completed when time was called, but was decided on the 6rst innings. The play on the whole was considerably i.bjve ihe areritge, each team working well together. The following aro the scores :— 'Ijuaku u.C.r. Firtt Innin*«. Second Innings. Court s, c Grant, b Pearpoint ... ... 3 c Rutherford b Templar 2 Raymond, b Pearpoit.t 13 b Reeres ... 4 Shepherd, M., b Pearpoint 3 runout ... 40 Hughes, lbw, b Recvts 2 bPearpoiut... 3 Perry, c and b Reeves 7 oand b Moore 16 Fraser, o Beeves, b Pearpoint 5 b Heriot ... 6 Fowler, c Brown, b Moore 16 c Wright, b Reeves ... 11 Rothwell, b Moore ... 11 b Herriot ... 12 Franks, c Uerriot, v Moore 7 b Beeves ... 0 Jonrs, c and b Herriot 11 c Grant, b Rutherford 6 Blun'tell, not out ... 3 not out ... 11 Lawrence, run o'-t ... 1 0 lltrriot, h Rutherford 13 Extras 9 Extras ... 13 Total 90 Total ... 183 All South Cantebbpkt. First Inniugs. d»cond Innings. WHghi, b Raihwell, 0 Fraier 8 b Eotbwell ... 5 Herriot, b Luwrenco 0 0 and b Rothwell ... 1 Moore, b Hughes ... 12 0 Fo«Ur, b ltothwell 2 Jefferson, b Lswrevce 2 not out ... 14 Templar, b Hughes ... 2 b Hughis ... 2 Grant, run out ... 8 run out ... 6 ClUsold, tun out ... 0 c Fowler, b Bothwell 0 Pearpoint, c Courtis, b Hughes ... ... 1 Brown, lbw, b Rolhwell 0 BtHves, not out ... 2 b Hughes „, 0 IMrta], b Kolhwell ... 0 Butharford, 0 Perry, b Rothwoll 0 Extras 6 Extras ... 2 Total 40 Total ... 31 WAIMATE RACES. Stewards— Blesivs A. Turnhull, G.F. Lovegrove, P. Jones, W. J. Steward, H. H. fecrctan, E. Hlwortby, R. McOwen, A. Uayes, H. Middleton, J. Molloy, George McLtan, J. Jacobs, J. Dooley, E. H. Cameron, Dr Chi ton ; Judge, Mr M. Studholme; Haudicapper, Mr M. Studholme; Starter, Mr M. McGoverin ; Treasurer, Mr J. Molloy ; Clerk of Sciles. Mr T. Hall, who acted m the absence of Mr M. Mitton 3 Clerk of Course, Mr G. R Freeman. Three annual races were held on Jan. 2 on the usual course, tbe new courts not yet being m proper order. The day was all that could be deiired, the sun's rays being tempered by a light overcuet sky, und cool north-east airs coming off the sea. The attendance was poor, owing, no doubt, to superior counter attractions m Timaru and elsewhere. The sport was good, some of the events being well contested, although the courto was not by any meant a good cne, being croired by shallow gullie.\ and some of the turnings being too ■horp. A totaliiator bearing the legend " 0.J.C." was on Ihe ground, and was fairly patronised durine ihe d«y. Just before the starting of the first race a hare was put up m the midst of about 30 or 40 people, and the numerous degs which were about had a lively hunt ; puts, however, got clear. The following are the details of (he various events: — Handicap Hurdle Race, of 30 toys ; about 2 miles, over 8 flights or hurdle*. Mr H. Sohluter's b g Little John, aged, lift J. Armstrong) 1 Mr J. Deoley's br g Milo, aged, lift 6lr> (A.BoyU) 2 Mokarakara mi icratchcd. The two kept well together, Little John having the lead. Coming into the straight the second time Milo was called on and a good race ensued, both taking the last hurdle together. Little John wa» the first to recover himself however, and won by a nei:k, hoth horses being particularly well ridden. Waimatk County Hack Hciu.le Race, of 15 BOV3 ; about a mile and a quarter ; for all horses th&t have not won public money exceeding 10 sots, and have been the bonafide property of residents m tho county for three months prior to date of entry. No weight under lOst. Mr R. Weddings' br m Twilight (Simpeou) 1 Mr 0. W. Bourn's bin Despatch (Hobbs) 2 Mr M. O'Bricu's b g Mnrvel (Johnson) 3 Marvel throw his rider a cropper at. the first hurdle, and galloppcd some way round the ground without him ; the other two raced well together until the last hurdle, at which Despatch baullted and fell, bringing his rider with him, luckily neither being hurt. Waimate Handicap, of 50 soys ; about 2 mile". Mr 11. Sherwin'a eh g Coldstrram, syra, B<t. 121 b (G. Blanch) 1 Mr James Bickut' b g Mokarakara, sjrs, 7it7lb (H. Pobio) 2 Time— 3min 58src. This was a very good race. Mokarakara led all round, Coldstream well up, until «n« tering Ihe straight the second time, Coldstream, who had been held hitherto, was given his own way. and ha toon showed his opponent the kind of company he w«e m, and won an honest race by a neck. Mokarakara was remarkably well ridden by Henare Pohio, son of the l»to Maori chief at Waimate, hit riding being noticeable for both coolness and judgment. Waimatb Counts Purbr Handicap, of 30 »ov» -, for horses Ihe hanafide property of residents m South Canterbury and Woilaki County only, for six months prior to date of entry. About 1 mile. Mr M. Bhrrwin's oh g Coldftream, sjrsßat (G. Blam h) 1 Mr G. Robertion'i b g Wild Boy, 8«t lOlbs (Ooner) 2 Time — 2min Bseo. Mr G. E. Freeman's Orphan Maid, ond Mr John Jacob's Pilot Fi»h also ran. Mokarakara and Unknown were fcratched. This race wai run twice, a false etirt having been made at the f>rtt, and the horses all getting away, the result of the running being, however, declared by the Stewards as " no race." Wild Boy led all through the second limn until just before turning into the straight, when, his rider giving him hit head, he rushed away, winning m a canter, the other two fotnn distance behind. Pudmcahs' Handicap, of 40 ioT«sabouta mile and a half. Mr M. Sherwin'a oh g Colditream, 6yr«, Bitßlb (Hoikins) 1 Mr» James Rickui' b g Mokarakara, 6yri, 7»t7lb (H. Pohio) 2 Mr H. Fchlutor'« Little John alio run. Cnknown and Bedcliff were scratched. Ttfokarnkara mads the running, the three pairing the stand well together th» first time, Fobta's bone showing half a length ah sad. Goiiju round th» leeond time ColditfoUJ

nearly fell ; he recovered from his stumble, however, mid hit rider repeating his former lacliCß, tho little horse csmo away again and won fi come race, having been thoroughly well bandied all day. Hack Selling Back, of 15 soya, m half-mile heats. Mr J. Dooley'a Scnorita 1 Mr Armi> age's Violin, Mr Ridiile'e Deception. Mr Studholme's Larry, Mr Vig'-r'i! Bide-t-Wer, Mr Gibson's Nelly and Mr Aik-'nhend'a Lady Bird also entered. In the first heat tlinlot were got away to n good start, but shortly aftcrwarda Nelly bolted off tho course. The result of this heatwat Senorita 1. Violin 2. In the second heat Bide-a- Wee came m first, Senorita second, but a proteit was lodged, and allowed, to the effect that the winner m t!.U beat had been dUtsneed m the fi'stj tho raco therefore fell to Srnnrito. Nelly »R-i'i doited off the course m this hea', thus spoiling wlia'pver chance tbe nny have hod ef tho lace. There was some talk of the two horses between whom the dispute loy runniug it off, hut neither thin nor the Consolation Riice had come oft' when it was time for our reporter to leave the course.