Te Rau-a-moa Sports.

Kawhia Settler and Raglan Advertiser, Volume IV, Issue 347, 31 January 1908, Page 2

Te Rau-a-moa Sports.

Patron—-W. J. Groenslsde, Es'i ,M P. President, H. EL Pettit, Esq. Vicr-pre®-dents —G. W. Dongles, Esq , Dr C. Campbell Jenkins, E«}., E. Le Prou, Eq, A. L. Higgins. Emj , A. Jones, Esq , W. Howe, Esq., E. C, Falwasser, E«q , J. E, -Skuse, Esq. Committee—Messrs J. Higgins, W. Coe, E. Smith, G. A’cock, W, Ormsby, W. Parsinson, Thos. Alco< k, T. Lorenz, W. Lorenz, J. Coe, R. Oebornf, T. Ormsby, J. Esay. D. Coe, sear, W. Dayshe, D. Coe, jnnr, A. Symona, James Noonan, T. Parkinson, J. Ormsby, S. Linwood, J. Shaw, W. Shaw. John Noonan, W. Hoffman, E. Easy, J. Laskey, W. Judd, A. Ireland, F. Laskey, John Parkinson and M. Parkinson. Executive and protest committee—Messrs T. Aloock. T. Lorenz, W. Coe, W. Ormsby and J. Higgins. Handicappers—Chopping events: Messrs D. Coe, senr., W Howe and E, Osborne; running events.- Mr J. Randall. Ground Stewards—Messrs T AJcock, G. Alcock and U . Hoffman. Auditor —Mr D. Coe, senr. Starter—Mr A. Symons. Timekeeper—Mr J. Noonan. Judges—Chopping events—Mom s Darsh sad E Le Proa; Running events Messrs Ormsby and W. Shaw. Chairman of committee—Mr J. Randall.

The above gathering took place m Friday Let, and favoured with fine weather there was a large attendance, visitors being present frem Kawhis, 1 Piroagia, Oparau, Awaroa and other i places. A liber’l programme had been presented, and excellent nominations received, the contests be<ogkeen. The officials are tv be congratulated on their efforts to keep things going, bat we would advise that another year officials be asked not to compete. A booth on the ground ran by the Ormsby Brothers was well patronised, and tbe supply was not equal to the demand. Owing to the new gambling restrictions betting was not allowed, but a nest of “spoilers" were present, and wished to commence operations. Tbe police would not allow that, but as soon aa tbe two constables had departed a start was made, axd good badness resulted. There was only one hitch daring the day,—starting in the boys chop, which did not give the small boys the remotest chance. The children had a particularly happy time, the president having sent along a lot of toys which were eagerly competed for by the rising Appended are the results ; 1. 120 Yards Hubdlks, over 8 flights of hardies. First, prize 15a, second 03. Entrance 2a. To start at noon. P.' Moke 1, D, Gee 2 2. Maiden- Huiucap Chop, loin, block For competitors that have never won more than £2. First prize £l. second 10s, Entrance Sa. To start at 12.30. D. Coe, 5 sees, 1, lumohi, 15 sees 2. 3- Mab&led Mad.es Race, 75 yards. Fin*, prize afternoon tea set (presented by Mr W. Coe). Entrance free. Start at 1 pjn, MnLinwood. I, Mrs Pollie 2. 4, Mo untaiw Handicap Chop, IBin. block Fiist prize £3, second 15a, third s*. Nom sa, aoc. 3a. Start at 1.30 H. Coe,Ssaec3. I, W. Coe, lOaecs, k, Ri Osbcnte, scr 3. Won very easily. 5, StaiGLß Ladies’ Rack, 100 yards. Ist prize greenstone brooch (presented by the committee), second prize 2s 6d. Entrance free. To start at 2 p.m, Miss G. Langley 1. 6, Bovs’ Championship Chop of Nrw ZsALAxn, 12in. block. For boys IS years and under. Boys handicapped according to age First prize gold medal (presented by Messrs J. Randall and E. Smith). Entrance 2s. To start at 2.30 p.m. Takiare 1, Ngariki 2, A. Perham 3. The starting in this event got mixed np. Parw ham entered a protest that the first and second were over age, but it hsa not yet been decided.

7. 100 Yards Race. Firet prize 15*, aicoud Entrance 2« 6d. A. Knight 1, Salvation 2 8. Tb Rau-a-moa Uxdkhhand Chop, loin, block. First prize £2, second 10s. Nona. 3s, aco. 3s. Start at 3.30. D, Coe 1, R. Osborne 2. 8, CONso&ATiOg Boys Chop. For all boyb aten in the championship prize. Handicaps on groan 1. only bjys beaten in tbe cUArnpiouamp allowed to compete. To ttan. at 4 p.m. J. Coe 1, W. Franklin and N. Parkinson a tie for secmi. 10. Hop, Step and Jcmp. Sweepstak* o£ Jta each. To start at 4.30, H. King 1

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