Levin Athletic Club Sports.

Manawatu Herald, 10 November 1892, Page 2

Levin Athletic Club Sports.

President » I*. Bartholomew, Plsq | Vice-president-, F. O-. Hoe ; Esq j Judge;?, Messrs 13. It. Gardener and "I). H. Mills: Ktarier; Mr. ■+. Rose! Handieapper; Mr Si. H. Ayre ; Referee, Mr A. Murray ; Treasurer, Mr j Jus; Mclntyre ; Secretary, Mr C. j Thompson ; Committee, Messrs W. W. Smithson, F. Newell, J. Pearse, 11. Ryder, Avnarangi, Hanita and Kingi. The above second annual gathering was held on the Recreation Ground yesterday (Prince of Wales' Birthday), and passed off even more successfully than its predecessor. The attendance was perhaps not so large as last year, — the Agricultural and Pastoral Show at Palmerstbn North, and sports at Petone no doubt keeping many away. The weather seemed threatening in the morning, but it kept fine until about 2 o'clock in the afternoon, when a couple of showers fell, but were only of a short duration, so did not interfere in any way with the success of the sports. The committee are to be complimented in getting the different events off to time, although several unforseen events had to be included. The secretary, Mr C. Thompson, was perhaps the hardest worked official on the ground, and the treasurer, Mr Jas. Mclntyre also had a lot to do. In the absence of the handicapper, Mr M. A. Ayre from the district, Mr B R. Gardener held that position, and we think gave every satisfaction to the competitors. Mr J. Rose made a very good starter, getting his men away on each occasion very quickly. The judges (Messrs B. R. Gardener and D. H. Mills) had several close finishes to witness, but their decisions were never doubted. The Foxton Brass Band played very nicely, which enlivened the proceedings to a great extent. A great number of ladies ness ot the sports. S. Rhodes' rungraced the course with their presence which helped to add to the attractivening in the Mile Handicap was quite a feature of the meeting, holding as he did almost the last position until the last lap when he came with a rush through his men, winning from Hanson by a yard or two. The running and jumping of A. W. Watts was also much admired, starting as he did from scratch in each event. The Maori halca, or war dance, proved to be another of the best items on the programme, the people crowding round the ring to get a glimpse of the 20 young natives taking part in ifc. Tuhera Kiriona, acted as the rangatira, or conductor, and made a very able one. Appended is the programme, with results : — 1. Maiden Race, 150yds. Open to all those who have not won an advertised race. Ist, £2 ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. To start at 11 a.m. There were ten entries for this event. The competitors were H Malaman, P. Dixon, F. Newth, Keremihana, J. Johnson, Keri, C. Watson, F. Foster, W. Williams and C. Broughton. It was decided to run this race iu two heats ; the first five ran and Malaman won easily, with Johnson second. In the second bent the latter five ran, and Watson came in first, just beating Williams on the post. The final, the first and second men in the two former heats ran, and Williams, who got the best of the start, was never caught, P. Dixon second. 2. Boys' Raoe, 100yds, under 14. Ist, 10s ; 2nd, ss ; 3rd, 2s 6d. Entrance, 6d. This race brought out C. Jenkins, H. Newth, W. Newman, F. Williams, G. Adsett, Winiata, J. Hancock, H. Tupo, and Ariki. A very good race resulted in Winiata coming in first, H. Newth second, and W T . Newman third. 3. 100yds Handicap. Ist, £3; 2nd, dBl; 3rd, 10s. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 2a. To start at 11.30 a.m. Final at 12. 15. The following were nominated:— FIRST HEAT. yds. W. H. Arnott . . . . 1 C. McDonell . . . . 6 P. Dixon 7 H. Malaman . . . . 8 F. Foster . . . . 10 C.Watson .. ..10 SECOND HEAT. A. W. Watts . . . . scr. H. Grey .. .. 7 F. G. Newth . . . . 7 F. Bobinson . . ... 8 G.Foster 10 W. H. Arnott, H. Malaman, F. G. Newth, and H. Grey were scratched. In the first heat McDonell won, F. Foster being second, C. Watson third. The second heat was a good race, being very close, G. Forster, who made the most of his start, came in first, and Watts second. For the final G. Foster won again, Watts second, and C. Watson third. 4. Vaulting with Pole, Handicap ; Gin limit. Ist, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. Four entered for this, namely, C. McDonell scr., C. Broughton 2in, Tuhera and E. Kilminster. Both McDonell and Broughton failed to go over Bft 9in, so they agreed to divide the first and second prizes. 5. Girls' Race, 100yds. Ist, os; 1 2nd, 2s 6d. Entrance, free,

About fourteen entered for this, and after iiti exciting race Maggie Doyle managed to reach the tape first-, with May Boyle secotid. 0. 2#oyds ; Handicap: isfc; . £f j 2ncj; Ml] Brd,. 10s. Nouiiliation, 2s ; acceptance, 2s. To start at 1 p.m. The following were nominated : — ' A. W. Watts . . . . scr W. H, Arnott . . ... 2 C. McDonell . . . . 15 P. Dixon 15 C. Watson . . . . 16 (j. Foster 17 Arnott was the only man who scratched for this race, all the others starting. G. Forster was never caught, although Watts oaine in grand style, but failed to get nearer than third place, McDonell being second. 7. Local Handicap, of 200yds. Ist, Messrs Veitch & Allen's trophy valued at 21s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. To start at 1.30 p.m. The following entered for this : — Robertson .. .. scr. C. Broughton .. .. 5 W. Hanson . . . . 10 W. Palmer . . . . 12 A. Johansen . . . . 14 B. Banks . . . . 16 After a capital race Broughton just breasted the tape first, W. Hanson second, and B. Banks third. 8. Tug-of-War, 10 men a-side Entrance, Is per man. Three teams to compete or no tug. Ist, £2 10s. To start at 145 p.m. The tug-of-war had to bo abandoned, owing to there not being sufficient entries. 9. 220yds. Hurdles Handicap. Ist, GOs ; 2nd, 20s. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 2s. To start at 2.15 p.m. The following were nominated : — W. H. Arnott . . . . scv. A. W. Watts 5 C. McDonell . . . . 10 F. Robinson 15 G. Foster 20 F. Foster .. ..22 W. H. Arnott and F. Foster were scratched. G. Foster fell at the second hurdle, which of course put him out of the race. Watts won with plenty to spare from Robinson, McDonell third. 10. 1 Mile Handicap. Ist, 80s; 2nd, 80s; 3rd, 15s. Nomination, 2s; acceptance, 2s. To start at 2.40 p.m. The followwere nominated : — K. Bavne . . . . scr. G. Tuck .. ..40 D. Sullivan . . . . 40 H. B. Evan3 . . . . 45 E. Collier .. .. 55 ti. King . . . . CO C.Watson .. ..60 W. Hanson .. ..65 (I. Johanson . . . . 70 G. Banks . . . . 70 C. Palmer .. .. 75 J. Kearsly . . . . 80 S. Rhodes . . . . 85 A. Newman . . . . 90 K. Bavne, C. Watson, G. Johanson and Kearsly were scratched. This was the best race of the day. It resulted in S. Bhodes being first, D. Sullivan second, and W. Hanson third. 11. Running High Jump Handicap, limit Gin. Ist, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. To start at 3 p.m. The following entered : — C. Bronghton . . . . ecr. C. McDonell . . . . 2iu. A. W. Watts . . . . 2 F. Foster 3 W. Wallbutton . . . . 4 Broughton won this with a jump of sffc lin, A. W. Watts second. 12. 440yds. Handicap. Ist, 655; 2nd, 20s; 3rd, 10s. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 2s. To start at 3.30 p.m. The following were nominated : — A. W. Watts .. .. sor. W. H. Arnott .. .. scr. C. McDonell . . . . 20 W. Hanson . . . . 22 C. Watson .. ..22 G. Johanson . . . . 24 G. Banks . . . . 26 All started with the exception of Arnott. McDonell won, with not much to spare, Watts a good second, and Watson third. 13. Maori War Dance, prize £ 5. To start at 3.45 p.m. This prize was taken by a band of 20 Maories residing in Poroutawhao and Horowhenua. 14. 100yds. Sack Race. Ist, 15s; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. This was also omitted, not sufficient entries being received. 15. 880yds Handicap. Ist, 70s ; 2nd, 20s ; 3rd, 10s. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 2s. To start at 4.80 p.m. The following were nominated : D. Sullivan . . . . scr. G. Tuck . . . . scr. H. B. Evans . . . . scr. E. Collier . . . . 15 C. Watson . . . . 25 G.King .. ..25 G. Johanson . . . . 30 G. Banks . . . . 35 S Rhodes .. ..40 A. Newman . . . . 45 Three started for this race, and A. Newman won by about 20 yards, H. B. Evans second, and S. Rhodes a good third. 16. Three-legged Race, once round the course. Ist, 15s ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. The following entered : Ayres and Mills, Watts and McDonell, C. and T. Tuck and Tupa and Napier. The natives kept a good lead for more than half way round, when Watts and McDonell came away and got home first, but the judge disqualified them on account of their losing

one of the bindings from the legs ■ The judge awarded the first prize to the natives* and second to Ay res and Milis. IT. Jjjxfcra .Haiidi.eaji, fcocdl ( | lhiie, for a trophy presented by C. Stewart & Co. Entrance, 2s. S. Bhodes .. . . scratch \V. Hanson . . . . oyds C. Palmer .. .. 10yds These three were the only entries for this race, which resulted in W. Hanson just winning by about i a yard, C. Palmer second. 18. Consolation Bace, 220yds. Ist, 40s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. To start at 5 p.m. C. Watson „ „ scratch H. B. Evans . . . . 2yds F. Foster .. .. 10yds Three entered, and Watson won with ease, Foster second. 19. Bandsmau's Eace, for members of tho Foxton Brass Band ; once round the course. First and second prizes, Messrs Staples & Co.'s trophies. E T. Betty, W. Gerbes, Hatfleld, Keen and Woods started. They kept well together for a time, Keen dropping out, but Betty seemed more fleet of foot than his com' panions, and Avon by a couple of yards from Gerbes, with Hatfield a good third. This was the last rac6 of the day, thus terminating a very pleasant and successful gathering. In the evening an enjoyable dance was held, between 80 or 40 couples being pre« sent, which was kept up until a late hour in the morning. The trophy, presented by Messrs Sargood, Son & Ewen, an e p biscuit jar, for the winner of the most number of points in all handicaps and jumping events, was won by A. W Watts.