Feilding Athletic Sports.

Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 151, 28 December 1896, Page 2

Feilding Athletic Sports.

v TWENTY FIRST ANNUAL GATHERING. The twenty- first annual meeting of the Feilding Athletic Sports was held on the Oval on Saturday last, Boxing Day, when there was au attendance of about 2500 persons, including children. The attendance would probably have been much larger but for the cloudy and threatening nature of the weather, which fortunately remained fine throughout the day. Everything passed off successfully without a hitch or protest of any kind and the result reflects great credit on the administration of the committee. All matters of detail had been attended to by the efficient secretary, Mr H. L. Sherwill, who was kept very busy I during the day, and who was ably assisted by Mr W G Haybittle, the treasurer, in his arduous duties. Tbe director of the Sports, Mr W A L Bailey, saw that the events were got off promptly to time, while Mr Hartgill. assisted by Mr P Thomson, filled his old position us starter, getting the men away well together in the several events. The various other officials were : — Committee -C Bray, E H Fisher, J Coombe, B Gos ling, E Goodbehere, T H James, F V Lethbridge, G Kirton, C. Bray (junr), W Reid, G Saywell, J Scott, P Thomson, H Worsfold, R Whisker, H Woolven ; timekeepers, Messrs G W Fowles and J Scott ; judges running, walking and eye ling eveuts, Walter A L Bailey, E Goodbehere, G H Saywell and R H Whisker : judges jumping events, B Gosling and T H. James- Although several of the events were closely contested, the decisions of the judges were accepted without a murruer and gave general satisfaction. Notwithstanding tbe fact tbat Mr Copeland's handicapping was adversely criticised in some quarters the " certainties " did aot all win, while in all tbe events the acceptances were good aud the finishes were very close in almost every race. The cycling events were handicapped by Mr E H Fisher and were won by F. Hunt, of Marton, from scratch. Hunt's wins were very popular and bis riding was mucb admired and, although when the handicaps were first issued, it looked as though he had a difficult task set him in eacb of the three events, particularly tbe mile, it was very evident that be has wonder, fully improved during the past year from the comparatively easy manner in which be disposed of bis opponents. The mile race was won by F. Mullin from the 10yds mark in the fast time of 4__io 35secs. In the 440 yards amateur race A. H. Holder, of Wanganui, gave a good exhibition of his pace, doing the distance in 52secs from scratch. The Feilding Brass Band, under the conductorship of Mr R F Haybittle, discoursed sweet music during the day, thus assisting to enliven tbe proeeodincß. Tbe refreshment booths were under the care of Mr Joseph Smith both m tbe law o and in tbe outside paddock. Below axe the results : — Maiden Race, 150 yds, of 4 boys ; to be competed for by persons who have never won an advertised race. Ist | prizo £3, 2nd £1. Entrance Bs. First Heat.

Also started— T. W. Leslie scr, C. Johansen 90yds, G. Johansen 90ds, R. Tuck 95yds, H. O'Hara 105 yds. Foster assumed tbe lead at the end of half a mile. In the last lap Coleman, closely followed by F. Johansen, challenged the leader, whom tbey supplanted after a hard struggle, Johansen in turn spurting past Coleman and won by about two yards, Foster being close up with Leslie about five yards away. Time, 6min 34

J McDowell 80yds, J. H. Mingins 90yds, H Phipps 160 yds. W. Franklin 170 yds, J R Wingate 180 yds. W Noonan 180 yds, W. Brown 190 yds, M. Cheer 220 yds. At the third lap Lyon went to the front with Noonan second and Hunt rode into third place, and in tbe last lap the latter improved bis position catching Lyon on turning into the straight and won by about two lengths after a good finish ; Thacker about 40yds away third. Time 2min 48secs. Vaulting witb Pole, handicap of 4 soys. Ist prize £3, 2nd £1. Entrance 3s. J. C. Power, 10ft 3_ inches inclnding 6in handicap ... 1 P, M. Pratt, 10ft 3in, including 6in handicap 2 Also competed — D. McDowall Sin, F. Anßley 6m, H. Barlow 6in, R. Richardson Bin, W. McDowall Bin. Tilting at the Ring, competitors to be carried by men, distance ' 100 yards. lst prize 30s, 2nd 10s. Entrance ls. E . H. Fisber and T. H. James 1 P. M. Pratt and Brewer ... 2 Also competed — W Mends and D Bennett, R McMurray and R Boyd, W Reid and Diamond. Manchester Handicap, 1 mile, of 90 soys. lst prize £15, 2nd £4, 3rd £1. Entrance, 15s. F Mullin, 10yds 1 J Derungs, 10yds 2 D Urquhart, 70yds 3 Also started S McDowell 10ydf», F T Shaw 10yds, P Annett 15yds, F J Dixon 35yds, J J Mooghan 45yds, R W Smith 45yds, R Tuck 45yds, F Formeston 45yds, G Page 70yds, G Stewart 70yds. Stewart led by several yards to the last lap, Dernngs occupying a good position throughout the race. In ihe last lap Derungs and Mullins, wbo were running strong, improved their position and on entering tbe straight put in a claim, tbe latter winning by about ten yards after a good race, tbe same distance separating the second and third men, Stewart being close np fourth. Time 4 inins 35secs. Boys' Walking Handicap, 1 mile ; competitors must be nnder 15 years of age and satisfactory prooftaust be produced before the prizes will be paid. Ist prize Mr Scott's special Ll le, 2nd Mr Thompson's special, 3rd 10s. J. Macmillan, scr 1 C. Welle, 75yds 2 H. Rink, 80yds 8 Aleo started— J. Toy scr, D. Rush scr, T. Taylor 28yds. L. Knight 40yds,. A. Black 63yds, R. boyd 85yds, E. Macart hy 85yd*, E. Mexted 105jrds, C. Wells 120 yds. Time, Smin 33sec*. Hurdles, 220 yards, handicap, of 10 soys. over 10 bardies 3ft Sin high, lst prize L7, 2nd L 2 10b, 3rd 10s. Entrance 7s. A W WsAfos, scr ... .„ 1 W J H*Jkett, Wyde — 2 H Beasler, 3<syd* ... ~. 3 Also started— F J Mackay Syik, G C Cameron 12yik, __- $ __«_* 14#___, M Skipper !%£-_ E Q Jamrtt _t6yd__ F Cootee 17-vde, 21 S 2_et* __£U s&oc the thard hardl? irom home, while dootes fell over the lasi irardle while leading by about four yards, leaving "Watts to *ritt. by two yards. Tune 29 4^stb see. Banning High Jump, handicap of 4 soys. let prize L3, 2nd LL Entrance 3s. C Cbnbten, scr, sft 6in ... f J C Power, 2in, Sftfiin ... + S Richardßon, sin, oft 6in ... f Also competed -J S Maher 2in, F Acsley 2m, R Richardson 2in, P M Pratt 4in, F W Pope 4iu, F W Foster 4incbes. Amateur Bace, 440 yards, handicap. Trophies value £6. lst prize Trophy value £5, 2nd Trophy value 20s. Entrance ss. A H Holder, scr 1 ARC Gilmer. 35yds ... 2 G A Holder, Byds 3 Also started— J McGuire 12yds, E G Turner 18yds, C J Wiffen 80yds. Won by about two yards after a good race, the third man being close up. Time 52 sees. Half-Mile Handicap, of 10 soys. lst prize _B 7 ; 2nd L 2 10s, 3rd 10s. Entrance 7s. F J Dixon 20yds 1 C Hannington, 35yds ... 2 F Mullin, scr 3 Also started— J Derungs 6yds, D J Malone 15yds, A W Smith 80yds, T E Thompson 30yds, P Pederson 80yds, D Urquhart 30yds, R C Skipper 35yds. Won by about three yards, Mullin being abont half a yard away third. Time 2min saecs. Running Long Jump, handicap, of 60s. lst prize 40s, 2nd 10s. Entrance 2s. C Chnbbin, 10ft lOin including Bin handicap 1 H Martindale, 18ft Bin including Bin handicap ... 2 Also competed— J C Power scr, F J Mackay 6in, P M. Pratt 7in. Bicycle Race, handicap, 3 miles, of 7 soys. Ist prize L 5, 2nd Ll 10s, 3rd ls. Entrance 5. F Hunt scr 1 H Lyon, 210 yds 2 J McDowell, 240 yds ... 3 Also competed — C "Cattanach 120 yds, T G Kitchen 210 yds, W. Franklin 510 yds, J R Wingate 540 yds, M Cheer 660 yds. Cattanach fell out at the fifth lap and Wingate and Eitchen dropped out at the seventh. Cheer maintained his lead to tbe end of tbe second mile, bnt he was replaced by McDowell, Lyon and Hunt in the order named at the end of 2-£ miles. In the next lap Hunt disposed of McDowell and Lyon and in the last lap raced after Wingate who was a lap behind, but whom Hunt thought was leading. Hunt thus won by about one hundred yards, only three or fonr yards separating tbe second and third men. Time Bmins 35sccs. Walking, 2 miles handicap of 13 soys. lst prize £9, 2nd L3, 3rd £1. Entrance 7s. A Coleman, scr 1 A E Foster, 190 yds 2 T W Leslie, 20yds 3 Also started — F Jobansen 30yds, C Johansen 200 yds, G Johansen 200 yds. At tbe end of tbe first mile Foster was leading with Coleman, C Johansen and Leslie in the order named. At a mile and three quarters Coleman went to the front, but Foster pluckily hung to him and attempted to wrestle the lead from the scratch man. However, Coleman won somewhat easily by about 40yds, Leslie being about a 100 yards away tbird. Time, 14min 39 2 ssec. 440 Yards Handicap, of 12 soys. Ist prize LB, 2nd £3, 3rd £1. Entrance Bs. D McGill, syds ... 1 G C Cameron, 16yds 2 D J Malone, 7yc"a $„ Alsc started -R 6 Jarrett 6vds, A, is Wilson Byds, P Pedersen 9yds, fi Sorensen 11yds, T E Thompson lSyds, Yf Flanaghan 28, yds, G Tunjn 30yds. Won by about a yard, the same distanoe separating the secon4 and third wen after a good race, the other competitors being close up. Time, 55sec. Tug-of-War, seven men on each side, lst prize M, 2nd £1. Four teams to compete or no second money. En. trance 7s each team. R. Robinson's team defeated G. Younger's team. Only two teams competed. 120 yards Handicap Hurdles, of 7 soys ; over 10 flights of hurdles 3ft 6in bigh. lst prize, £5 ; 2nd, 30s ; 3rd, 10s. Entrance, ss. R O Jarrett, scr 1 H Beasley, 7yds behind scr. 2 F Cootes, 2yds behind ... 3 Also competed — A W Watts 16yds behind scr., F J Mackay 9yds behind, J C Power 9 yards behind, W J Halkeft Byds behind, M Skipper syds behind^ R$ Lett 4yds behind. W Bevau 2yd«* peb'od. Good race and close tiflish, befciyeeu placed nien. Time, 18se'ivs. Bicycle Bace, handicap, a imloa, of fl

■ovs. Iv prize L4, 2nd Ll 10s, 3rd 10.. Entrance ss. F Hunt, scr 1 W Noonan, 360 yds 2 H Lyon, 140 yds 3 Also competed— C Cattanach 80yds, 8 Thacker 80yds, J McDowell 160 yds, M Cheer 440 yds. At haif a mile Cheer and Noonan held tbe lead with Hunt third half a lap behind. At a mile the order was Noonan, Cheer and Hunt ; at a mile and a half Hunt was second ;|to Noonan, who was eaaily disposed of in the last lan. Hunt winning by about 40 yards ; about 50 yards separating Noonan and Lyon. The placed men were (he only ones who finished. Time smm 37 2 sth sees. Ladies' Bracelet, handicap, 220 yds. Competitors must be nominated by ladies. First prize Bracelet valued at L 5, second Bracelet valued at L 2. Entrance ss. R O Jarrett, 6yds 1 D McGilJ, 6yds 2 J W Pike, lyd 3 Also startfld— A. W. Watts, scratch, P Pedersen 6yds, J R Barker 7yds, H Sorenaen 12yds, A C Foster 14yds, J A Linton 14yds, E Brewer 14yds, R Mc Murray 16yd-, H Beaß.ey 18yds, C C Ferry 18yds. Very pretty race and close finish, all tbe competitors being in a bunch. Time 24secs. Consolation Handicap, of 4 soys, 150 yards, lst prize L 3, 2nd Ll. Entrance 3s. J W Pike, scr 1 RS Lett, 7yds 2 A S Wilson, 6yds 8 Also competed — E Brewer syds, J R Barker 6vds, A Toy 7yds, H Sorensen Byds, D J Malone Byds, T B Slipper Byds AC Foster 10yds, C E Ferry 13yds. Won by about a yard, Wilson being close up third. Time 15 l-sth sees. Quoits. Ist prize, Ll 18s ; 2nd prize Ll. Entrance, 2s. To be played subject to the rules of tbe Rangitikei Quoits Association. D Younger 1 A Grant ... * Also competed-T Nicol, Bosselman, J Valentine, Kendrick. Dnnderdale, W H Knowles, L E Reade, G B Simpson, J Aitken, Gillies, McNicol and Cutts. Points Prize. Ist prize L3, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s. Points to count as follows — Run. ning events, 5, 3. and 2; Jumping events, 3, 2, and 1. Events Nos. 1, 5, 6, 8, 11. 13* 16, 19, 31 and 23 excluded.

R O Jarrett, 10 points ... 1 D McGill, 8 points 2 F Mullin, 7 points 3

sees. i Amateur Race, 100 yards handicap. Ist prize Trophy value 4 guineas, 2nd Trophy value 1 guinea. Entrance 4s. E. 11. C. Oilmour, 9yda ... 1 A. H. Holder, scr 2 G. A. Holder, scr 3 Also started— J. McGuire 3yds, E. C. Turner 6yda, C. J. Wiffen 10yds. Very close finish, not more that a yard separating the three placed men. Time, lOsec. Bioyole Race, haudicap, 1 .mile, 4 soys. Ist prize £3, 2nd £V Entrance 3s. F. Hunt, scr, ... ... X H. Lyon', 70yds ..: ... 2 S. TbVjker' 4Qydß ■ ... — 3 Also starred- CCattauacb 4Qydß, A. E, Hobba fiPydfli $. G. Kitchen 70yds,

Fowler, E 1 Toy, A 2 | Slipper, T B 3 I Won easily by about a yard. Time, 16 3 sth sees. Second Heat. Terry, E 1 Tuffiu.G 2 Read, A J 3 Won easily by several yards. Other competitors in the heats were — J McLaren, A N Morey, C E Terry, W Bevan, C Gartner, W Mends, E W Flanaghan, D E Wingate. Final. Fowler, E 1 Toy, A 2 Terry, A 3 Tuffin, G 4 Only starters ; won by about two yards, Terry being close up. Time, 16 2-sth sees. Boys' Race, 100 yards, handicap ; handicaps will be made on the ground. Ist prize 20s, 2nd 10s. Entrance ls. Competitors must be under 14 years of age ; a certificate or satisfactory proof must be produced before the prize wiil be paid. First Heat. Brewer, B, 9yds 1 James, W, scr 2 Hurdle, A, 9yds 3 Also started - J E dels ton syds, E M McCarthy, 3yds. Won by about two yards. Time, 13secs. Second Heat. Oliver, J P, 12yds 1 Watts, A, 2yds 2 Robinßon, R, 12yds 3 Also started— D Robertson 6yds, A Sicely 6yds, J Barrow 2yds. Time, 12 2 -sth sees. Final Heat. Oliver, J P, 12yds 1 | Brewer, B, 9yds 2 James, W, scr 3 Watts, A, 2yds 4 Only starters ; won by about two yards. Time, 12secs. 120»yards Sheffield Handicap, of 17 soys. Ist prize £10, 2nd £5, 3rd £2 ; each competitor running unplaced in tbe final heat shall receive 10s. Entrance 10s. First Heat. Pike. J W scr 1 Jarrett, R O, 7yds 2 Barker, J R, syds 3 Also started— T E Thompson 7yds, F Cootes Byds, J R Maekay 9yds, R McMurray 10yds. Close finish. Time, 12secs. Second Heat. Linton, J A, 10yds 1 Brewer, E, 10yds 2 Wilson, A S, 6yds 3 Also started— D. Malone 2yds, R. S. Lett 6yds, T. H. Wixcey 10yds, C. Owen 11yds. Lett stumbled at the start and lost his chance. Won by about a yard. Time, 12 2 ssec. Final Heat. J. A. Linton, 10yds 1 E. Brewer, 10yds 2 J. W. Pike, scr 3 Also started— R. O. Jarrett 7yds. Won by about a yard, about two yards separating the second and third men. Time, 11 4-ssee. Walking, 1 mile handicap ; of 10 soys. Ist prize £7, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Entrance 7s. F. Johansen, 30yds ... 1 A. Coleman, scr 2 A. E.Foster, 90yds... ... 6