MASTERTON CARNIVAL

Dominion, Volume 9, Issue 2717, 11 March 1916, Page 3

MASTERTON CARNIVAL

THE SPORTS EVENTS

SUCCESSFUL MEETING

By Telegraph.—(Special Correspondent.! Mastorton, March 10. Tho Wairarapa. Friendly Societies' Patriotic Carnival was concluded to-day in fine but cloudy weather. In tho afternoon tho Wellington Proyincial Athlotic Championship was held in tho public paj'k, in tlio presenco of a largo gathering. Wairara-pa- succeeded in retaining the M'Villy Shield, the points scored being as follow: — Wairarapa 86 Wellington 37 Victoria College 25 Hutfc 't Athlotic In tlie evening a monster lantern procession was held, followed by a masquerade assemblage in the park. Tho whole function was a success. The results of the provincial events were as follow :— Higli Jump Championship.—sl. Noilson (Wairarapa), 1; A. J. Morgan (Wairarapa), 2: S. Prngnell (Wairarapa), 3. 880 Yards Championship.—E. Kilminstor (Wairarapa), 1; J. Bradbury, 2; G. H. Tr'essiaer, 3. Bradbury led to the straight, when Kilminster came with a rush and won on the tape. Time, 2min. 6 <i-ssec.

Mile Walk Championship.—A. E. Rowlands (Wellington), 1; T. Mebton (Wairarapa), 2; W. Candy (Wairarapa\ 3. There were only three starters, ana Rowlands won with something to spare. Z2O Yards Championship.—D. O'Sullivan (Victoria College), 1; R. Adams (Athletic), 2; W. Candy (Wairarapa), 3. Polo Vault Championship.—G. Harvey (Wairarapa), 10ft. 6in., 1; S. Pragnelt (Wairarapa), 2. 120 Yards Hurdlo Championship.—\V. Hughes (Wairarapri), 1; Si. O'Sullivan (Victoria College), 2; F. Kilmiiister (Wairarapa), 3. Hughes won with a tow feet to spare: 17 4-ssec. Long Jump Championship. —S. Pragnell (Wairarapa), 191't. Cin., 1; W. Hughes (Wairarapa), 2; W. Candy (Wairarapa), 3. _ One Mile Flat Championship.—J. Bradbury (Wairarapa), 1; F. Kilminster (Wairarapa), 2; R. Ballaiityne (Wellington), 3. Halberger led -until the last lap, when Bradbury came with a great mn, and won with a few yards to spare in 4min. 49seu. ■ ' Throwing tlie - Hammer Championship— J. M'Holni (Wellington), 140 ft. 2m., 1; X). O. Brown (Wellington), 91ft. 2in., 2; A. J. Morgan (Wairarapa), B4ft. Sin., 3. Putting the Shot Championship.— D. O. Brown (Wellington), 1; J. M'Holm (Wellington), 2; A. J. Morgan (Wairarapa); 3. Three-Mile Walk Championship.—A.. E. Rowlands (Wellington), 1; T. Mebtun (Wairarapa), 2. Rowland won with a lap to spare'. Time, 2omin. 26 '4-osec. 440 Yards Hurdles Championship.— W. Hughes (Wairarapa); 1; F. Kilminster (Wairarapa), 2; M. O'Sullivan (Victoria College), 3.. Won on the tape after a good race. .Three-Mile Flat Championship.—-W. Drummond (Wellington), 1; S. Du'dson (Wairarapa). 2. There were three starters, and Drummond won with ease. Time, lTmin. 15 2-ssec. , 440 Yards Championship.—D. O'Sullivan (Victoria College), 1; A. L. Tressider (Hntt), 2; W. Candy (Wairarapa), 3. Tressider led most of tho way, but was beaten bv O'SuUivan in the last i few yards. Time, 55 2-ssec. I