TE KUITI SPORTS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume IV, Issue 239, 5 March 1910, Page 2

TE KUITI SPORTS.

Brilliant Weather

Large Crowds Present

The annual Te Kuiti sports were held on Wednesday last on the Domain grounds, under circumstances which

were ideal in every possible way. The weather, which had been threatening right up to the previous evening, proved delightful. Brilliant sunshine, tempered by a cool breeze, made condiitons absolutely ideal for both spectators and contestants. The atten-. dance, whilst good, was scarcely up to the previous year's record, but, nevertheless, a wel'-dressed animated gathering of both sexes took place. The gate receipts were about £32, as compared with £36 last year. The Oparure Bras 3 Band played all day, and deserve a special word of praise for their manner of playing, and the character of the selections played. The band displayed untiring energy in going through the long programme, and on every hand were to be heard commendations of the way in which they played. Pakeha bands will have to look to their laurels in future, with competition like this to face. The general arrangements for the day's programme were in the hands of Mr. .F. H. Trinnear, organising secretary; Mr. Robert Fitzpatrick, hon. secretary; Wood-chopping committee: Messrs Berkahm, Hitchcock, Albrechtsen and McColl; Running Events Committee: Messrs H. Rothery (who gave every satisfaction as starter), Fahvasser and Pitcon. Messrs J. Hetet and A. Julian acted as judges, and Mr Chilcott timekeeper. It speaks highly for the manner in which everything had been arranged when it is said that all the events passed oft' without a hitch of any sort and absolutely up to time. The wood-chopping events were a revelation in the capabilities of the district. We have been accustomed to expecting the Pretty Brothers to carry everything before them, but the large number of really able axe-wielders in and round Te Kuiti should be seen to be believed. The foot races were also very interesting items, and some surprises resulted for those who attempted to prophecy beforehand. The high jump was very keenly contested, and the winner took the prize only after a very close tussle with his Maori competiters The tugs-of-war were exciting and keenly contested, and it was only after a very long and bard struggle that victory finally went to the Pakeha team. Following are the results of the various events: — 120 Yards Hurdle Race, six flights of hurdles. —Rehi Kiri 1, P. Coburn 2, F. Kerr 3. Six started. Time 15 4-ssecs. 130 Yards Maiden Race. —J. J. Timmons 1, L. Penny 2, F. Kerr 3. Nine started. Time, 14 4-ssecs. Maiden Duuble-Handed Sawing, 18inch log.—A. Pretty and Benbow 1, Clifford and mate 2. 100 Yards Handicap.—First heat: Laehy 1, W. McColl 2, Rehi Kiri and Timmons 3. Time 10 2-53ecs Second heat: Tame Erueti 1, A. Reid 2, W. Dement 3. Time, 10 2-ssecs. Final: W. McColl 1, Leahy 2, Timmons 3. Time, 10 l-ssecs. Maiden Chop, 15-inch block. —A. Tagg 1, H. Gates 2, J. Rawlinson 3. Six started. Second heat: G. Mattson 1, Mclvor 2, Turu Roa 3. Eight started. Final: Mclvor 1, Tagg 2, Matt3on 3. Boys' Handicap, 75 yards.—First heat: Clive Langmuir 1, Leslie Hitchcock 2. Second heat: Theo. Langmuir 1, Willie Hitchcock 2. Final: T. Langmuir 1, W. Hitchcock 2. 220 Yards Handicap.—First heat: Rehi Kiri 1, W. McColl 2, F. Kerr 3. Tiir«2, 24 2-sp.ccs. Second heat; Leahy 1, Timmons 2, A. Reid 3. Time, 24 l-ssecs. Final: Leahy J, SV. McColl 2, liehi Kiri Z. Time, 2'kcm. Double-Handed Sawing Handicap, 18-inch block.—Mitchell and lfartm;it 1, Benbow and Morrison 2, Andrescn Bros. 3. Five couples started. Boys' Handicap High Jump,—W. Anderson 1, Wi Kio 2. Height, 4ft Sin. Seven started.,

One Mile Handicap.—A. Campbell I, D. A. Wilson 2, Forkhert 3. Married Ladies' Race. —Mrs Outtram 1, Sarah Euruanga 2. Eight started.

Te Kuiti Handicap Chop, 18-inch block. —First heat: A. Pretty 1, Osborne 2, D. Pretty 3. Second heat: Tagg 1, Morrison 2, E. Pretty 3. Final: Morrison 1,. Osborne 2, E. Pretty Running High Jump.--fimmons 2, Nikora 2. Height sft. Sin. 440 Yards Handicap.—Leahy 3, McColl 2, Hourigun 2. Time, 55 f-5 sees. Half-Mile Handicap.—Digerman 1, Campbell 2, J. Clark 3. Underhand Chop.—A. Tyler 1, M. Andresen 2, Turoa 3. Tug-of-War.—Four teams entered for this event, which proved to be one of the most exciting events of the beat J. Trinnear ! s No. 1 team; in the second heat G. Matthew's team defeated J. Trinnear's No 2 team. The final matcl] bpt\yeen Hetet's and Matthpw's teams proved most exciting. The final was decided on the first two out of three pulls. The first pull was won by the Pakeha team after a strenuous effort lasting ten minutes. The second pull was won by the Maoris, and the third and final pull was won somewhat easily by the Pakeha team.

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111 t'no evening a tumee was bold in the Te Kuiti Hal J. T}ie special committee who had the matter of arranging the dance iei'fc entirely to them, worked well, and the affair went with a swing from start to finish. The music supplied by Messrs J. Saunders and Duke Hetet was excellent. The floor was in first-class order, and Mr. C. Chilcott carried out the arduous duties of M.C. in a. very satisfactory manner. Some 200 people were present, aild kepty<p tfio evening's amusement until' the 'small'' liOiVrs 'of "the morning, 'fhe socia) was voted to be a grep success ;jnd a happy termination to g thofougljiy gqocj day's sport. During an interval beuyeen tho dances, there was a nail driving competition. This was won by Mrs, Mathietsoii.