TANGITU SPORTS.

King Country Chronicle, Volume IX, Issue 734, 6 January 1915, Page 4

TANGITU SPORTS.

The second annual gathering of the Tangitu Athletic Club took place at Mapiu on New Year's Day,in splendid weather, and a large crowd from all parts of the district, every description of vehicle being requisitioned for means cf transit, one horse arriving wtih three children and a' wan aboard, and another With two children and "Daddy," also a tent so that the kiddies could have n, sleep when tired out. The club Bhould have a credit balance us the outcome of the meeting. /The commitee are a very live set of officials, and the general public do not reogniss sufficiently what a lot of work has to be done before the day, to Bay nothing of the toil on the day after the i sports clearing up. The secretary, iMr ; W. A. Cectnbridge, i* well up to his work, so that with the assistance oE Mr G. Patillo, the clerical portion of the mottling gave no cause for complaint. The handicapping for the wooa events had N been done by the official handicapper in Auckland, and produced soma exciting finishes. Messrs Warren and Gomez weretho' handicappers for the running events, and gave every satisfaction. The - starter, Mr R. Bowick, made excellent despatches; while Messrs A. Clarke and S. Barttett were judges,, their de« cisiuns never oeing disputed. The judge of the horse events,Mr C. Cave, oE Waimihn, had a thankless tuek, and was very reluctant at giving hia decision in many instances, the competitcrs being so near equal. However, his work was never auestioned. The refreshment booth, in the capable hands of Messrs H. Ringham and 3. Taylor, did ( excellent business. Numerous picnic>partieß.were in evidenee, which tended to relieve the refreshment booth. The dance at night was attended by a big crowd, and dancing wbb kept up till daylight., Owing to the war, the committee did not canvas business people for.trophias, but Messrs L. D. Nathan and Co., of Auckland, kindly donated a handsome gold bracelet for the best lady rider, and Mr C. Gomez again contribut«d a medal for the school-' boys' racß under 16 yearß. ,The following are the resultH of the various T events: — 120 yds Handicap'—J. N. ,Brake 1. , V. Frnei 2, J. Pitsgnald . Btf ' Bfev starters. • ~ Boys' Race, under P. Schow 2. Five Btarters. ' . Boys' Race; undei 12.—F» 'Bjtyjftft l ing I,.o'Regan 2, Borvick 3. :7'iC' l> • GireV Race.— fciileen Bowering 1, Linda Wigg 2, Sina Morgan 3. , , • , Local Chop, 12in block, for "the Cup."—S. Warren 1, B. Orr 2, J. •> Brake 3. Ten starters. Won by a hit. 150 yds Local.—P. Orr 1, Scott 2, J. Brake 3. Seven starters. Saving—Handicap, Bin log.—Prati. Bros.' 1, A: Wiley and F. Fraei 2.' Fivd couples competed. 'Ladies' Race.—Misa Welch 1, Miss Martin >2, Miss Bingham 3. Seven starters. This was a most popular event, the prize being a handsome '■silver teapot.' Relay Race, for teama of four boys from local ' schools; prize, handsome .Challenge Shield, last year's winners being with Mapiu second. This year tho positions were reversed, though all the luck was with Mapiu, -'X-~ Best Hunter.—E. Pittams 1, S.

Battle.tt 2, "M, Guilford.3. Ten com-. petitory win, the jockey beihg a Jsioy ; about 16 years. r , ,BtiSt.;lVaayV Rider, first prize gold bracelet-presented by I* D. Nathan and' 1 Co.—Mrs Nicholson 1, Mien M. SangsterY2, Mjsa L. Fraei 3. Nine starters! The winner was highly complimented by the judge, who had ! great difficulty in picking second and 1 third, and considered tho whole field were a credit to the district. - Standing Chop, 15in log.-C. Miley 1, E. Orr 2, L. f arkes 3. Nine competitors. A close finish, all three * blocks falling close together. Underhand 'Chop, 15in log. —C. Miley 1, L. Parke* 2, J. Brown 3, Ten ' starters. A very close finish. Best Trotter.—V. Brake's Belgian , 1, J. L. Guilford's Tangitu 2,sP.>Oob urn's Sandy 3.' Best Gentleman Rider.—T. Guilford 1, S. Barteltt 2, J. L. Guilford 3. Ihe , winner being one of those in camp at . Trenlham,. this, should be worth a couple of stripes. / _ . Be* Gentleman Rider, bareback.— T. Guilford.l., W. Coombridge 2, J. L. Guilford-3. Another win for Trentham, the second being a boy of 16 ' years, and who was hard to beat,., "Bob" again getting afclace. Sweepstake Chop.—W. A. Coom-\ bridge 1. A popular win for the secretary, who also scored in the sheepguessing competition. The members' race was one of the

most exciting events of the day, the Winner turning up in R. Bowick, who had sent the other winners fin the way."Dick" is confidently expected to win the next Feilding Sheffield, and is as fit as a fiddle. Next year the committee will probably be able to increase the prize money, and with a good road from Waim.iha, it is hoped that more outside competitors will come in,' also people from Te Kuiti and Taumarunui .could not spend New Year's Dav better than in taking a run into the Tangitu block. Everybody may be sure of a hearty welcome, and competitors a fair field with no favour for anyone. ~:. ■ . ■ • .