Gymkhana at Waimana

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 6, Issue 58, 23 March 1943, Page 5

Gymkhana at Waimana

AIL roads led to Waimana last - Saturday when the district's first -gymkhana and athletic sports meeting attracted a record crowd and netted no less than £450, a slum more than, sufficient to meet the district's Patriotic - quota for which purpose, the meeting had been primarily held l . From mid-morning till -dark the Waimana Domain was * crowded with people and' all who attendted are of one mind, that the meeting reflected the greatest credit upon the local residents and particularly the committee directly responsible for the promotion andi running of the event. Despite transport difficulties it would be safe to say that Waimana "has rarely, if ever seen a crowd equivalent to that which mustered on ••'Saturday. The sports themselves ?)presented a wide and entertaining "variety of competitions while the staffing of the grounds ami the smooth-running of the large programme of events Avas a tribute to the organisation and the' remarkable, ••ability of the stewards and, officials. 'Particular praise must be given, the *hard working secretary Mrs M. who managed her difficult •-and onerous role like a veteran. Nor miust we forget the work of the president, Mr Bob Wa rill aw, who ■was a host in himself. The horse section attracted the "main attention of the onlookers and provided a succession of thrills. Undoubtedly Waimana has reason to be proud, of its horseflesh a lino •sample of which was on display. The chopping events provided another centre of enthusiasm & the final of the standing chop gave rise, to n •deluge of applause. In the athletic, events also good, entries were received and all races saw good fields of starters. The Highland section was a'.so the -centrc of considerable interest and -provided a colourful and interesting interlude in the days proceedings. Selections by'the Boys Band r-aml the Whakatanc Pipe. Banc! were warmly appreciated by the gathering. The latter headed the grand ■march around the central arena and the whole cffect of this inspiring procession was something of which Waimana could be proud. HORSE EVENTS Open Jump (Hunter): J. Black 1: J. T. Clarke 2., Local Hunter: D. Woolfield 1: IMonica Boynton 2. Hunter over Hurdles (owned, by rider): S. Hunia 1; T. Black 2.; Bareback Rider (side saddle style) "iDiclc Boynton 1; B. Wardlaw 2. Best Troop Horse: M. Penny 1: "Miss J. Brown 2 Walk, Trot and. Canter (child un■der 14): J. Black 1; F. Hughes 2. Child's Pony (10 years): J., Boynton 1; Heather Bell 2. Flag Race: Jim Brown 1; John ®rown 2. Bending: Ratana 1: Boni 2. Best boy "or girl rider under 14: JFred Hughes 1; Betty Wardlaw 2. Tilting the Ring: S. Huhua and \T. Black 1; Jim Brown 2.. Consolation Jump: G. Hill 1: M. SBoynton 2. Ladies Hack (ridden by lady): -Miss Abbott .1; Miss Tocker 2.. Boy or girl rider (10 years): John ZBoynton 1, Lady Rider: Miss Abbott 1: Miss Tocker 2. Children's Relay: Fred Hughes. 1: L. Brown 2; Boni 3. " CHOPPING J2inch Standing Chop: G. Edwards lc Barlow Miki 2. 14inch Standing Chop: Rewiti 1; ;Edwards 2. HOME GUARD RELAY Winning team I. Savage, F. Steer, A. Wardlaw, W. Thomas. HIGHLAND SECTION In. commenting on the dancing »th© judge, Mr McKay, of Auckland, ■said he had nothing but. the warm•est praise for the children taking ;;part. There was some splendid material in this direction in the district and he could say without fear of contradiction, that all things considered, the dancers were as good a lot. as had been his pleasure to judge anywhere. The awards were as under: — Highland Fling years and under Mary Frew 1; Margaret Black 2, •Barbara List 3.

Record Crowd Attends DISTRICT PATRIOTIC QUOTA MET SPLENDID COMMUNITY EFFORT

14 years and under Phyllis Rivett 1; Helen McLean 2: Valerie Russell 3. Open Pat Ferguson 1; Phyllis Rivett 2" Lennie. Butler 3. Seann Trubhais 10 years and under Mary Frew 1; Nola Rust and Isobel Russell 2. 14 years and under Phyllis Rivett 1; Valerie Russell 2: Bcrniee Starnes 3. Open Phyllis Rivett 1: Helen McLean 2: Pat Ferguson 3. Sword Dance 10 years and under Mary Frew 1; Isobel Russell 2. 14 years and under Pat Ferguson I*, Lennie Butler 2: Phyllis! Rivett 3. Open Pat Ferguson 1; Valerie Russell 2. Irish Jig 10' years and under Lois Hawkins 1; Barbara Cole, 2; Isobel Russell 3. 14 years and under Phyllis Rivett 1; Lennie Butler 2; Lois Hawkins 3. Open Phyllis Rivett l;. Pat Ferguson 2: Valeric Russell 3. Sailors Hornpipe years and under Isobel Russell 1; Margaret Black 2; Mary Frew 3. 14 years and under Pat Ferguson 1; Phyllis Rivett 2; Valerie Russell 3. Open Phyllis Rivett 1; Pat Ferguson 2. Special Novice Dance Helen McLean 1; Mary Frew 2; Barbara List 3. (Owing to pressure on our space to-day, results of the athletic and miscellaneous events have been held over till Friday's issue.)