SPORTS CARNIVAL.

Dominion, Volume 6, Issue 1637, 2 January 1913, Page 3

SPORTS CARNIVAL.

OIvT TRENTHAM 'RACECOURSE.

'A sports carnival, held on Trontham Racecourse yesterday; was-, spoilt by the rain. The proceeds Were in aid of, St. Joseph's Orplianago and Parish at Upper Hutt, and hod the weather heon fine, a very successful meetinßi would no doubt Imvo eventuated. As it w however, there were not many people present, and i billy-"a few of .the events could be decided. 'Tho City Band enlivened the proceedings. " ■• ■'. »'"' Tho results of tho events decided were as follow:— ; '. ~ Maiden' Hunters' Competition—Mr. Garvoy's Papa-(Ellison), lj. Major Samuel's Elwoll (owner), ~2;-Avr. Wheeler's Mischief (owner),• 3. /Also competed: Miss Foster's Rata, Mi - . Ball's., Captain, Mrl Perry's Ginger, and Mr. Chapman's Dolly. Baroback/Ridc.—Mr. Wheeler's Mischief (owner), I;' Mr. Garvey's Papa (Ellison), 2. Also competed: Mr. .Chorley's horse. Best Lady Rider. Seven entries, were received for this event, but only one lady competed—Miss Davis. Stockman's Ride (round two hurdles).— Miss Foster's Rata' (M'Kcnzie), 1; Mr. Clifford's Sliprail (owner), 2. Boys' Ride.—There were seven competitors' for this event, and a good disnlay of horsemanship was gjven by the youth 9. Tho judge found it difficult to decide on the winner, but eventually Cottell-and Chapman were given first position, with Blake third. Other competitors were: Luckin, Clifford, Hills, and Castlo. The competitors in tho event wero all under fifteen, years of age. They were first required to trot, then to canter, and then to display their skill in a fast eallop. Best Decorated Bicycle.—Miss Brown. 1; Miss-'Conicskey, 2;. Miss Kitson, 8; Miss Shaw, highly commended. ; . Champion Horse Jumping.—Major Samuel's Elwell (M'Cardell), 1; Miss Foster's Rata (M' Kenzio), 2; Mr. Wheeler's Mischief (owner), 3. '