AMALGAMATED BENEFIT FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' FETE.

Star (Christchurch), Issue 3653, 26 December 1879, Page 2

AMALGAMATED BENEFIT FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' FETE.

♦ President— T. Kent, M.U., 1.0.P. ; Vico-Pro- : Bldont— T. V. Whitmoro, A.O.F. j Hon T^reaßurer — H. Crooks, A.O.F. ; Hon Secretary—J. 8. Williams, A.0.F. ; Judges - W. H. Wynn Williams and John Ollivier, Ekqrs. j Referco —F. H. Digby, Esq. ; Handicapped — S. P. Andrews, M.H.K., and J. Hebdon, Esqrs. ; 8t arter— S. P. Androws, Esq., M.H.lt. ; Timekeeper — H. Thomson, Esq. ; Entry Secretary— J. Culder, M.U., 1.0.0. F. Today's ftito, inaugurated by the Amalgamated Friendly Sociotieß, tho Oddfellows (Manchester Unity), Foresters and Druids, has proved to be a very marked success. One of the most pleasing featuroß in connection willi the proceeding of this morning was the marked cordiality evinced, tho r rvisiting brethren being met at the railway itation ; and escorted with fitting corembny to the various Lodge-rooms. Tho procession was in every sense of the word a marked a access, and was strikingly effective, its arrangement reflecting great credit upon tho Marshals, Mess's Sladc, Watt, and Openheim. At the head was tho Third Battalion ' Band, and next came the tnembors of tho rccoritly-formed Court of Juvenile Foresters. Then there was , a long line,! which included an effioient reprerentation of the various Courts mentioned ia tho following programme :— Battalion Band Togo Dubilino or Ancient Druids Oak of Sydenhain Lodge of Druids Mistletoe Christchurch Lodge of Druids llopo of St. Alban's Lodge of Druids Pioneer Christchuroh Lodgo of Druids Phillipstown Lodgo of Oddfellows Star of Waltham Lodgo of Oddfellows Perseverance (Woolslon) Lodge of Oddfellows Benevolent Christchurch Lodgo Oddfellows Yoluntcer Christchurch Lodgo Oddfellows City of Ohristchurch Lodgo Oddfellows Lyttelton (Lyttcltou) Lodgo Oddfellows Kaiapoi, BangiorA, and other country lodges. Bailway Bondi I

Star of Canterbury, Juvenile Foresters Star of Canterbury Court Foresters Thistle of tlio Forest (Sydonhain) Court Foresters Queen of the Soulh (Templeton) Court Foresters Prido of Courlonay Court. Foresters Queen of tho Isles (Lyttelton) Court Foresters Richardson's Show Company in costume Past and Present District Officers, and Past Chief Rangers. On arriving at the grounds of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, some exceedingly picturesque groups wero formed, particularly by the Druids, -whose white robes and long flowing beards produced a singularly good effect. The National Anthem was sung, and some photographic pictures were obtained by Mr Wheeler. Within Mr Procter^ camera obseura, which had been placed on the ground, pictures were to be seen whioh, for richness of colouring and vivid interest, could hardly bo surpassed. The various •. amusements wero quiokly in full swing, and the goneral appearance of the grounds was a thoroughly pleasing ono. Tho clouded Bky tempered tho heat of tho weather, bo that in ■ all respects the occasion was an enjoyable ; one. The programmo of sports was commenced with commendable punctuality, the various events being as follows : — Bots' Race, under 16, 410 yds; open to all comers. First prizo, 20s ; Becond, 10b ; third, ss. S. Sergeant . ... „ ... 1 J. Atkinson 2 James M'Lean ... ... ... 3 Mr S. P. Andrews made iv capital startSergeant soon got a good lead and kept it throughout, Atkinson running well up. Sergeant showed good stylo, and certainly could , have (ravelled faster than he was required todo. Time, 61 and three-fiths boo. S. Sheridan,. A; Lawrence, aud W. S. Goodwin also ran. Grand Opbn Handicap; distances, 200, 440, and.Bßoydß. First prize £10, second £5, third £2 10s. To be decided by pointa. : . FikstHeat. J. Martin ... , ... 1 C. Hulston ... 2 W. Pentecost 3 The following also competed : — J. G. Anderson, B. Woollorton, C. Brown, J. lamb, J. Morcland, A. Anderson, P. Purchase, G r Whiting, A. Smith, K. J. Pierce. Of the 16 men entered, all had accepted save D. ToohiU (placed at scratch throughout), Corbttt, and' Howett. l'his heat was quite an cosy thing* for Martin, who was notjeven pressed. Penter coet was not at nil vrell up for third place.' Time — 25sec. and three- fifths. Mnrtin, it may be mentioned, was fairly thrown into tho .handicap. The handicappors, in tho absence of. information to the contrary, looted upon him as a Canterbury man, whereas he proves to be an Auckland sprint runnev of some repute. ' Timo— 2s3oC. and thrco-fif ths. Handicap Walking Racb, three miles ; open to all comors. First prize, £10} second, £5 j third, £2. J. Wilson, 300 yds 1 0. Laurence, 360 yds .' 2 : R. Page, 170 yds ... 3 The following also competed : — 0. Bowley, scr. ; J. Fraser, 220 yds $ 0. H. Pierce, 220 yds ; G-. Roberts, 250 yds. Page showed good stylo from the first, and by s jine was looked on as a very likely winner, Bowley, however, being a general favourite. The latter gained on the remainder of the Sold very rapidly, as much as 20 yards in a lap. The whole of tho competitors, however, allowed good honest work. "Whon half tHe distance had been covered, Bowley had picked up about 100 yards, but he wbb not displaying quite the form shown by him in former years. Page and Pierce had quite an exciting struggle during the oighth lap, the former eventually succeeding in passing hie opponent, FogO was going very strongly, his style eliciting frequent applause, Wilson walked extremely well from tho commencement, holding his relative position fur belter thim lind been anticipated; he showed himself to be a splendid little walker, and his victory was a very popular ono. Piarco canio in fourth, and Bowley fifth, about 200 yds behind the. winner. . Time— 23min 60«eo. Gband Handicap— Seoond Hkat, 440 yds. J. Mavlin (15yd B ) 1 0. Fulelon (Scratch) 2 P. Purclwso (lOyde) 3 In this heat tho start was a very poor one, greatly to tho disadvantage of Ponticoßfc, who wns evidently taken by surprise Tho three camo to tho 1 apo in a cluster, much as if the sequel had been pre-arranged, and it waa again made evident that Martin could do pretty much as ho liked. Time — 572-sth bocb. Handicap Fiat Race, half-mile, open to members of Friendly Sooiotios only. First prize, £5 ss ; second, £2 2s. Given by Dr. Campbell. G. C. Montgomery (25yds) ... 1 T. Vincent (scratch) 2 J. T. Smith (syds) 3 Tho following also ran : Alex. Anderson (ecratch), C. Brown (scratch), S. Kcatß (Syde), C. H. riorco (80yds). At the completion of tho first lap, Montgomery, Koats, and Smith woro in tho order named, Montgomery maintaining his lead to the end. Smith worked into Becond place, but again had to give way to Vincent. The finish was an extremely eloso and exciting one, the winner breasting tho tope only a few inches in advanco of tho second man. Smith was about lire yards to tho rear. Time — 2min. 19sec. Boys' Race, undor 14 j 440 yd s; open to son'fl of members of Friendly Societies only. Dr M'Donald'a prizes, First, value £1 15s; second, 18e; third, 10?, Cusics (Forester) ... 1 Hey wood (Oddfellows) ... ... 2 Duckworth (Druids) 3 This race was a gift to Cusios. Hey wood got a bad start, or ho would probably have made tho result a different ono. Time— 7s sees. BuNNiNG High Juan? ; opon to all comers. First prizo, Mr S. D. Nathan's, valuo £2 j second, £1. T. Lj ford, sft 2iin 1' .W. Lavery.Sftlinj ... ... 2 The following also competed:— D. if' Both, H. W. Davey, and J. Bradley. The best stylo was displayed by Bradley, whoso jumping was particularly good, despite the effcofc that he was onoumhorod with the bifurcated garment. Ho failed to dear 6fb lin, Lyford (of j;ckey notorioty) was also very gcod in tho easy manner of his leaps. Gband Open Handicap. — Third heafv 880 yds. P. PurchoßO (20yds) 1 ' J. Martin (25ydn) 2 > 0. Brown (20yds) 3 Martin, Hulston, Brown, Purchase, and Pentecost started, but Hulaton and Pentecost dropped out at the end of the first lap, though tho latter wns leading at tho time. Jfnteringtho: straight for home, Brown Btopped, and Purchase was evidently allowed to run to the front of Martin. It was muoh to bo regretted that competitors should be en»blod to perpetrate such an uttor farce. Time — 2 mm IS sacs. , Vaulting wiTn Pole ; open to all comers. First prizo, £2 2s, Mr Johnston's prizo ; second, £1. 11. Trolravon, 7ft 9in 1 C. A. Eldridgo, 7ft Bin ..; ... 2 r ±liG following also competed : — B. Morris, Brown, and Bradley. The loaping was not of a cliaracter calling for special comment. Onm Mile Handicap Waxking Back ; open to all comers. First prize £3, second £1, third 10s. J. Frasor (75yds) 1 C. Lawronoo (130yde) ... ... 2 0. H. Pierco (90yds) 3 The following also competed :— O. Bowley, scrj'R, Pago. 60yds; F. Gibson, 50yds 5 A. M'Nae, OOjds ; R. Sandall, 100 yd s; G. Roberts, 100 yds. Bowloy led off at a terrific pace, passing Page in tho first lap. Pago elected to retire, and shortly afterwards Bowley also left the track, quite unable to keep up after such an effort as ho had made. J. Frasor showed a nico lead, walking very prettily. Gibson soon gavo cvidenco that ho could not stay the pace, acd tlio romainder woro walking well. Fraser 117011 ■with a good lead, and there was a considerable distance between socond and third men. Time — 7min llsoc and four-fifths.

AUCKLAND, Dec. 26. Looking Out. The Key. Joseph Berry and Mr Foßtcr Grant, a Lincolnshire deputation, visit tho Waikato early next week to inspect land for Lincolnshire farmers.

The discovery of two now motnls is announced, named Samarium and Xorwegium. Samarium was discovered by me ma of the spectrum analysis. Norwcgium was detected in a metallic compound of arsenic and nickel.