LABOUR DAY

Dominion, Volume 11, Issue 24, 23 October 1917, Page 9

LABOUR DAY

SPORTS AT NEWTOWN PARK

Tile execrable weather conditions obtaining yesterday afternoon sadly affected the sports programme arranged .by the committee of tiie Amalgamated Labour Unions, and carried out at Ncwlowu I'ai-k. The gale blowing across t!ie park nil day fliul tho frequent showers rendered tlj/i place very uncomfortable indeed for tue large attendance, which, as utiuul, was made up chiefly of children. iu spite, however, of the big handicap imposed by the weather, the officials in charge contrived; to carry out very successfully the, various competitions, in which the crowd took a-keen interest throughout. The Watcrsido Workers' Hand and tho Scottish Pipe Band were in attendance, and played a number of selections. Following are the results of the events:— Boys' lioce, 75yds. (12 to 15 years).—E. Eouse, 1; Fulford, 2; Harris, 3. Wheelbarrow Eace, 50yds. (IS years and over).—O'Neill and Whale, 1; Nicholls and Hicks, 2. . . Hop, Step, and Jump.—Eule (36ft. 5m.), 1; Booth (36ft. iin.), 2; Westfield l32ft. 3in.), 3. Egg and Spoon Eace, 30yds. (women), Mrs. Harris, J; Mrs. Williams, 2; Miss Palmer, 3.

Married Women's Eace, 50yds. (50 years and over).—Mrs. Snow, 1; Mrs. Williams, 2; Mrs. Grant, 3. Seek Eace, 75yds. (men, 18 years).—Pollock, 1; T rower, 2; Hjckley, 3.

Bandsmen's Eace, 100yds.—Simpson, 1; Cunningham, 2; Young, 3. Boys' Eace, 120 yds. (15 to IS yenrs).— Pollock, 1; Belsham,; 2; Hickling, 3. Single Women's Race, 80yds. (18 years). —Miss Splice, 1; Miss' I'ullor, 2; Miss Lamberth, 3. Married en's Eace, 100yds.—Brett, 1; Nelson, 2; Williams, 3. Married Women's ."Race, oO.vds. (SO years).—Mrs. Greenfield, i; Mrs. Harris, 2. Thread the Needle Eace, 50yds.—M!rs. Kcicerson, 1; Mrs. Piko, 2; — Nelson, 3. Highland Fling-(under 12 years).—Miss Jean M'Kenzie, 1; Miss H. Needlmm, 2.

Sword Dance. —Miss J. M'Kenzie, 1; Miss O'Lcary, 2; .... Irish Jig.—Miss O'Lcary, 1; Master W. Brown, 2; Miss A. Grant, 8. Hornpipe—Miss o''Leary, 1; Miss A, Grant 2; Miss J. Jelley, 8. Highland Fling (for boys or girls who had noycr won a prize in an open competition).—Miss T. M'Keiizie, 1; Miss H. Needhaui, 2; Miss J. Main, 3. Shcan Trews (tor Jwys and girls undci 12 years of age).—Miss J. Main, 1; Miss T. At'Kenzie, 2; Miss A'. Campbell, 3.

Scotch Keel (open).—Miss ,1. Jelley, 1; Miss A. Grant, 2; Miss Burns, 3. Military Championship, 100yds.—Booth, 1; M'Gorliek, 2: Lamb, 3.

Tossing tlio Sheaf.—liilcy,. 1; Buddell, 2; Eyeres, 3.

Carey Challenge Shield, 410 yds. (union relay race).—Painters' No. 1, 1; Carpenters, 2; Painters' No. 2, 3. The Ji'umituro Trade, AVorkcrs ran second, but were disqualified. Eoturned Soldiers' Eace, 100 yds— Brett, I; Banks, 2; vScal, 3.

Committeemen's Race, 109yds.—Dark, 1: O'Neill, 2; Booth, 3. Married Women's Bace, 50yds.—Mrs. Greenfield, 1; Mrs. Harris, 2; Mrs. Badger, 3. Boot J limbic (for boys iro mJS to 18),— I'ulford, 1; Bollock, 2; Williamson, 3. Married Men's lvace, 50yds. (50 years).— Harrison, 1; Cherry, 2; O'Neill, 3.

Single Women's' Bace. 50yds. (18 year's), —Jli>s Pike, 1; Miss Aldrcd, 2; Miss Fuller,

Men's Bace, 120yds.—Boberts, I; Donnelly, 2; Heap, 3. Pillow Fight.—Sullivan, 1; Bentley, 2; Andrews,' 3. Scouts' Belay Race.—Kelburn, I; St. Thomas, 2; Y.M.C.A., 3. Primary Schools' B«luy Bace, 860 yds — Terrace; 1; Marist Brothers (Nowtown),

2. • Shop Assistants' Championship .Race, 220yds.—Havvico, 1; M'Kenzie, Baby Show.—Bent hoy: Bobert Cheyne, 1: Keith' Hall, 2; Alt Whiterod, 3.' Best' girl: Gwendoline Gregory, 1; Maria Trembutli, 1; I. Simpson, 3. Best twins: Molly and Betty Ryan, 2; Jean and Basil MTvinnfe/S. After an. interesting tug-of-war competition for soldiers, the 33rd Reinforcements' No. 1 team beat the Drivers and secured the first prizo of <820. The Drivers' team received tlie second money, m