TANEATUA SPORTS

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 6, Issue 66, 20 April 1943, Page 3

TANEATUA SPORTS

PATRIOTIC FUNDS BENEFIT

SPLENDID CROWD ATTENDS

KEEN MOUNTED EVENTS

• All roads led to Taneatua last ;• Saturday, where in Moody's paddock a quarter of a mite from the township a natural amphitheatre madte an ideal setting for the first Patriotic Sports meeting to be held itm that district during the present war. From beginning to end the day's fulll programme provided first class entertainment for the large crowd of spectators, drawn from all parts of the Plains. The organising was a feature in itself and we have no hesitation in saying that it was a model upon' which any future gatherings couild be based'. The sports opened Avith events for primary school children and carried through the day with a Avide A'ariety of mounted and flat events. The horses gave particularly good displajrs and we have no hesitation in saying that the standard in the equestarian items is steadily rising throughout the Rangitaiki and adjoining districts. Though the main centre of activity was .in the ring, the committee had seen to it that in other directions Avere not lacking. The usual field events, putting'the shot, tossing the caber, tossing the sheaf and a dozen and one other items made the higher ground a scene of activity and interest all the time. A row of substantial stalls. OA*erlooking the main ring also did brisk business. Their well stocked shelves were rapidl3 r depleted as the day Avore on and Ave have to hand it to the Taneatua ladies for their courtesy an efficiency in this: direction. The Highland Dancing Section also proved a popular centre and never failed to draw a crowd. It ■was particularly pleasing to note the number of young dancers* from the Plains taking the 'boards' again. The Whakatane. Pipe Band and the Boys Brass Band proA'ided musical Interludes throughout and tjieir presence Avas AA-armly appreciated. The list of aAvards Avas as under:— HORSE EVENTS Best Troop Horse: A. SteAvart. 1; Dixon and DaA'ies 2; H. Sisam 3.

Maiden Jumper: A. Smith 1; G. Foreman 2; J. Dunstan 3. Flag Race: B. Brosnahan 1; J. T. Brown 2<; A. Smith 3. Best Lady Rider: J. Abbott 1; B. Abott '2; Mrs: Fogarty 3. Stock Horse Competition: B. McGougan 1; H. Sisam 2. Boys Jump (l(j and under): G. Patterson 1; G. Black 2. Bending Competition: W. Black 1; D. o>'Brien 2. Lightweight Hunter (minimum 10 stone): H. S. Hill 1; A. Stewart 2. Lady Rider .(oA r er hurdles): J. Abbott t; Mrs. Black 2. . Open Jump (minimum list): H. S. Hill 1; C. Black 2; W. M. Kelly 3. Hunter (oA r er hurdles) Maori owner: G. Black 1; L. Black 2. HeaA r yweight Hunter (minimum 11 stone): W. M. Kelly 1; Dixon and Davies 2; A. W. Smith 3. ( Draught Horse Derby (capable of pulling one ton): H. S .Hill 1;, A. L. Richardson 2. Child's Fastest Pony (rider under 16): A. Rice 1; H. Patterson 2: A. Marsh 3. Best Boy or Girl Rider (under 10): Boynton 1; Tom Hill 2; J. Torrie and B. RaAA T son 3,. Consolation Jump: L. Clarke 1: W. Collier 2; G. Fogarty 3. ATHLETIC EVENTS One Mile Handicap (16 and under): R. DaAvson 1; G. Boswell 2; A. Green 3. 120 yds Handicap (open): L. Mc.Cready 1; H. Donaldson 2; B. Philcox 3. 8803 r ds Handicap (open): B.Hughes 1; R. Dawson 2; R. Gallagher 3. Married Ladies' Race: Mrs Butler 1; Mrs Kelson 2; E. J. Marx 3. Married Men's Race: G. Mitchell 1: I. Savage 2; L. Ducker 3. Single Ladies' Race: H. Brown 1; 3VI- Marsh 2; C. Mexted 3. Hop, Step and. Jump: G. MitcheH 1; B. Hughes 2. Stepping the Chain: Ft J. Peebles Tossing the Sheaf: A. N. Angus. Tossing the Caber: A. N. Angus. Putting the Shot: R. Revell. r * BABY SHOWS Six months and under: Baby Mitchell 1; Harry Orr 2. Six months to 12 months: Babv

BeM 1; Don Butler 2. I*2 months to 2 years: Robyn Fogarty 1; Baby Goss 2; (special prizo Baby Pryde) . Maori Babies Six months and under: Jimmic Ruawai 1; John Rogers 2. Six months to 12 months: Baby Bqynton'l; Lucy Hunt 2. 12 months to 2 years: Pamela Talcarua Mate Makaka 2. HIGHLAND DANCING Though the junior section Avas not as. well patronised as it might have been the Highland Section created considerable interest throughout the. day. The same good standard seen at- other 'local sports gatherings was maintained calling forth faA'ourable comments from the joint judges Mesdames Craig and Martin. Details of the platings were:—■ Under 10 Years Highland Fling: Barbara List. 1: Margaret Black 2. Swords: Barbara List 1. Irish Jig: Lois Hawkins. 1; Barbara List 2. Sailors Hornpipe: Margaret Black 2*: Barbara List 2. 14 Years and Under Highland Fling: Pat Ferguson 1; Phyllis Rivett 2. Sean Trubhais: Phyllis RiA'ett 1; Lennie Butler 2; Pat. Ferguson 3. Irish Jig: Phyllis Rivett 3; Lennie Butler and Lois Hawkins 2. Swords: Phyllis RiA r ett 1; Pat Fergpson 2? Ilalen McLeon and Lesley Bell 3.. Sailors Hornpipe: PlVi'lis Rivett 1: Pat Ferguson 2; Helen McLean 3. 14 Years and Under Highland Fling: Phjdlis Rivett 1; Pat Ferguson 2; Helen McLean 3. Seann Trubhais: Phyllis Rivett 1; Pat. Ferguson 2; L. Butler 3. SAVords: Phyllis Rivett 1; Pat Ferguson 2; Bernice Starnes 3. Irish Jig: Phyllis RiArett 1; Lennie Butler 2. Sailors: Hornpipe: Phyllis Rivett 1,: Pat Ferguson 2; Helen McLean 3. Novice Events Fling under 10: Heather Bell 1; Barbara Cole 2; Noeline Middlemas 3. Fling 14 and under: Leslie Bell 1; Lennie Butler 2; Bernice Starnes 3. Seann Trubhais: Helen McLean 1; Bernice Starnes 2; Leslie Bell 3. SAvord Dance: Lennie Butler 1; Bernice. Bell 2; Helen McLean 3. Sailors Hornpipe: Helen McLean 1; Leslie Bell 2; Bernice Starnes 3, RAFFLES Chocoales: Mrs Bidois and W. Croxon. Balachu'a: Miss Morrison. Dinner: Mr Crathvick. Shortbread: M. Hunt. G oo.se: R. D ueker. Turkey: N. .Butler. Frock: Mrs Toeker. Cake: Mrs Old. Potatoes: Mrs O'Brien. Weight Guessing Pig (J26lbs): A. J. Rust and W. Cummins (correct weight). Sheep (1131bs): Colin Duncan 113%'lbs. Goose (121b iozs): J. S. Rae, B. Hughes and A. Angus (correct weight).