MANAIA.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVIII, 10 September 1924, Page 10

MANAIA.

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

The general meeting of the gymkhana and tug-of-war committees, which is to be held in the Manaia Domain in aid of the town carnival queen on Wednesday , September 24, and the tug-of-war in the evening, was held last evening, = when there was a large attendance. Mr. W. Duggan presided. The following officials were appointed for . the horse jumping events : Messrs. A. Mitchell, C. Patterson and C. Jones. The following events were approved: Maiden open and wire jumping and pony jumping events. Good prizes of gold medals to the value of £2 2s are to be given for the horse events. The judges will be Messrs. W. Melville and W. Pine. For the car events driving competition the officials are Messrs. A. Sagar and Chairman; also decorated cars and bike Miss Elma Judd and Mr. Sagar. For the bike and running events the following officials were appointed: Messrs. A. J. Hansen. Jas. O’Dea. J. Russell, C. Burke. W. McDonald, J. Christie. J. Patterson, W. Opae, S. Jones, G; Sfieipherispn, L. Hughes, L Landers, W. Bradford T Wyilsh. J. Mills, Ware Rei. jas, Hickey. Official time-keeper, Mr. W. Slattery. -Judges- for, the -running and cycle - events : Messrs A H Christie, J. S. McKay, and E'. Long, •?enr/ Gate-keepers, Messrs, R. Frank‘!,ll’ M - Lowe, W. Sutton, L. Hughes and T. Walsh.: A golf driving competition is to be included , in the prografnme. Officials for the tugai,'e: , Jud ge,. Mr. J. Russell. Omcials tor ladder; Messrs. VL McDonald and G: Stephenson/ Timekeeper Mr. A. J. Hansen. It was decided that three minute pulls be out according to the Amateur Athletic Association rules Protest rommittee: Messrs. C. Burke, R. w ddy ’-n-’ Bradfoid ’ W. Crawford, Ware Rei. ’

_ The Maori kapa to be held on the ground will be worth going a long way to see. Mr. Ware Rei was present and outlined the whole prooeedA whole bullock will be roasted real old Maori custom. , Lreat preparations are well in hand tor the gymkhana, and several entries have been received for the -championrhip tug-of-war. The first, prizewill he £ls and the second £5. Officials were also appointed for the baby show r^tl othei ln COmpe 1 tltions - Given good neather, there should be a record atGnulance. Nominations for. the tuo--of-war close on September 17 The sST 14 appear in ihe Ha -

A strong ladies’ committee was set 'nd °soi? a l Wlt i h the refreshment'tent t ,nd _ . soft . Bimk and lollie stall on £ | d cream in the atfernoon. Children