Patron, Er. Dudley; president, the Mayor of Kaiapci; judge, Mr J. Slma; starter, Mr E. Parnham; clerk of the course, Mr E. -. S>. Hicks; clerk of the scales, Mr J, Ba 'harrejl; hon. secretary and treasurer,'Mr J. Lowthian Wilson. The annual sports on New Year'a Day, held in Mr F. .Boeuetow'e paddock on the Beach road, were this year as successful as erer they have been. Although the weather ac the morning opened was very wet, yet towards noon it cleared up, and the races were carried out under most favorable cir cumstances. The grass on the ground was a trifle long, except on the running courses, which, hd been mown, and, on the thre. quarter mile oval course laid out for the hone races. There was an unusually large attend ance of the public, and the proceedings passed over in the pleaeanteat manner possible, lhe veteraa officers of the sports carried out their duties with satisfaction. The athletic sports were managed by an excellent sub-committee, and three or'four of the gentlemen gh the committee disposed of a large supply of first clajs toys to 'the children in various races. ■ All the young folks were provided with re freshments free. Mr Burnip presided at the booth, and there were the usual stalls. Every race was well oontested. Play began widf: the eteepleohase over eight ; fenoee, for which the Oid was greatly fancied, and Kate also had a call in the betting, but Prince, a rioted horse in the Ohoka district, beat all the cracks, to the surprise of all. Six came up for the Hack Hurdle race, in which i those who knew Tβ Kooti predicted his ! winning. An equal number were presented in the Gup race, over two miles flat. X cket and Nina were both favourites, but Prince I was landed winner amid great cheering, Moilk a goad seoond. Btoetop was favourite for the Pony race, which was gamely won by Little Polly. -Moilk and Mies Council made the running for the Publican's Purse, and although the latter was second, her owner "was disqualified, on a protest, from taking the prize, she having previously won over £20 of public money. Eleven trotton faced the starter, Victoria, Clipper, and Unlmewn having the preference. Clipper, well ridden by his owner, won a capital race without breaking, Quickstep being second. 