EDGECUMBE'S BIG DAY

Bay of Plenty Beacon, Volume 7, Issue 54, 7 March 1944, Page 8

EDGECUMBE'S BIG DAY

PATRIOTIC GYMKHANA

SPLENDID SPORTS GALA

Despite all tlie difficulties which occurred namely, the flood, the threatening sky and the failure of the electric power in the early hours of Saturday morning", the Edg;ecumbe Patriotic Gymkhana last Saturday was an unqualified success and a very fine programme of events was enjoyed by the large crowd which attended. Athletic and horse even'us followed and at tinges overlapped each other so that there were no dull, moments and entertainment for all was provided. Among the most popular items was the chariot racc —each drawn by a man with a lady driver. Humorously reminiscent of Ben Hur—the contestants were loudly cheered by the ' pecially the one. drawn by Mr D. Radcliil'e and driven by Mrs Huish. The arrival of the Caledonian Pipers was the signal for the crowd to congregate by the dancing platform where Highland lassies daintily performed their national dances. Some very fine axemanship was also wit-i nessed at the chopping events. A busy committee of ladies did brisk business at a bring fynltlj ibuyi stall also supplied tea and luncheon. Mr Freddy" Burt officiated at the microphone and is to be congratulated; on his work, his announcements being always clear and pleasantly toned while wc note with pleasure that his years of servida overseas have not dimmed his ready wit. Throughout the day he never seemed to tire. The side shows were well patronised and one would venture to prophesy that should things get any worse on the Rangitaiki and the last cow go dry Mr Jim Russell and, Mr J. Shaw would still be able to .raise a bob or two per rou-< lette wheel and darts. A pati;ent queue of ladies waited, tea cup in hand for their turn in a tent where the mysteries of the tea leaves, were read by Madame 'X.' Altogether a happy day's outing for all was cuj<oycd and the Patriotic Funds Avill benefit considerably. The black gelding competition and the miniature spring cart have not yet been drawn and will be finalised at the next Patriotic dance a<t Edg'ecumbe on March 21. The committee's thanks are due to a large willing band of helpers who assisted in preparing the grounds-and to those'who in everyway helped to make the day successful. Details of the sporting results were as under:— HORSE SECTION Best Pony Jumper 14.2 and under. over 1 hurdles: G. Black 1; B. Murphy 2; 1,. Anderson 3. Maiden Jumper: R. J. Dickson 3: R. E. Matcliett 2: L. Anderson 3. Heavyweight Hunter, minimum 12 stone: P. Guy 2: J. Thompson 2; H. Hill 3. Boy Rider 1-1 years and under 38, and over 3ft Gin hurdles: T. Sum-/ merliayes 1; J. Pattie 2; ,M. Hut ton 3. Girl Rider 11 years and. under 18, over hurdles: B. Pattie. 1: J. Berg 2: P. Cradwick 3. Open Jump, minimum weight 11 stone: B. Parviour 2; T. Summerhaves 2;* T. Sergeant 3. Girl Rider 14 years and under 18: J. Berg 1; B. Pattie 2; 1). G'lMen O » Lightweight Hunter, minimum weight 11 stone: A. Stewart 1; T. Summerliayes 2; J. Pattie 3. ! Boy Rider 34 years and, under: 11. Taylor 1: G. Black 2; R. Haslam 3. j Lady Rider over full course: Mrs D. Dudley 1: Mrs B. Abbot 2; Miss B. Tucker 3. Gentleman Rider over full course: A. Smith 3 ; (j. Fogarty 2; T. Summerliayes 3. Trick Jumping into ring and out: T. Summerliayes I; A. Stewart 2; J. Thompson 3. Dual Jumping over four jumps: P .Guy and B. Paviour 1: M. Hutton and J. Pattie 2. Bending: D. Knight 1; B. Aku-j rangi 2. Stockwhip Competition: A. Stewart 3; G. Gush 2. Flag Race: .V. Stewart 1: B. Mi xtcd 2. ATHLETIC EVENTS j l"*Oyds (Maiden): J. Tama !: G. Hunia 2. 10;>yds Handicap: R. Laurie 1: L. McCready 2. 320 yds Shrlfield Handicap (1!; starters): Ist Heat: L. McCready 1; (Continued in next column) I

A. Crook 2. 2nd Heat: R. Laurie 1; R. Salvidge 2. 3rd Heat: C. McCrcady 1; I. Galyer 2. Final: R. Laurie 1; L. McCrcadv 2; R. Salvidge 3. 220 yds Handicap: E. R. Hill 1; I. Savage and L. McCready dead heat 2. 440 yds Handicap: 1. Galyer J: O. Glover 2. 880vds Handicap: E. Dawson 1; R. Ferguson 2. High Jump: L. Hall 1. 150 yds 803-.S under 17 years: W. Graham 1; A. Galyer 2. Boys, 410 yds Handicap: W. Manaho 1: D. Dawson 2. Married Men's Race: S. W. Burstall 1. Married Ladies' Race: Mrs Steinsen 1; Mrs Kelson 2. Single. Ladies' Race: B. Mexted 1; S. Hoskni 2. Donkey Race: M. Magce (Scnr.) and Miss Marx. Chariot Race: Mr Burstall and Mrs Rloxam. R. Laurie proved to be: the outstanding runner in the sprint events, L. McCready also put up a good performance. The 410vds and 880 yds events brought to light two very promising young boys in T. Galyer and R. Dawson, CHOPPING EVENTS Novice 12 inch Standing Chop: D. McLean 1: 11. Webby 2. Time 3t> 2-ssecs. . Maiden 12 inch Standing Chop: D. McLean 1; X. Emery 2; G. 3. Time 3(isccs. Open Handicap 12 inch Standing Chop: First Heat: H. Scallett 1; W. Baker 1; W. Costello 3. Second Heat: E. T. Unden 1; 11. Costello 2; P. Wanakau 3. Final: H. Co;|i tello 1; E. T. Unden, 2;. P. W;makau 3. Time 28sccs. Open Handicap 14 inch Standing Chop: Ist licat: H. ScaWctt 1; E. T. Baker 2; W. Costello 3. Second Heat: S. Hughes' 1; E. T. Unden 2; D. McLean 3. Final: D. McLean 1; S. Hughes 2; W. Costello and AV. Baker tic 3. Time 59se.es., MISCELLANEOUS RESULTS Tossing the Sheaf: T. Edwards 1; M. Hunt 2. 3lit. Prizfc money returned as donation from T. Edwards. Nail Driving: Mr Hunt and Mr Nolan, equal. Chain Stepping. E. R. Hunt. AVcight of Sheep: Mrs A. Russell 13libs; -Mrs L. Cunningham 1321b5. Weight of Pig, IGNIhs: D. G. Simpson 1081 ;> lbs. RAFFLES Dinner: Miss G. Fergusson. Bed and Dolls: Mrs Branch. Cake: Miss J. Russell. Dinner Set. drawn at Awakerti dance: Winner, F, Johnston, Awaken . MATATA BUS SERVICE The committee regret very much the breakdown of the bus service from Edgecunibe as advertised and desire to apologise to the public. All arrangements" were made and confirmed by the Matata Bus Proprietor. but up tc the time of writing t ljcre has born no indication as to why the service was not put into j operation