St Patrick’s Day Sports and Picnic Club.

Manawatu Herald, 19 March 1904, Page 3

St Patrick’s Day Sports and Picnic Club.

Patron —Mr Job Vile, M.H.R. President—Mr 0. E. Austin. Vice-Presidents —Messrs J.T. Levett, W. Gray, T. Haywood, Dr Bennett, J. Symons, A. Reeve, S. Hickson, A. King, G. Coley, A. Laing, H. Christian, R. Noonan, and W. Baker. Judges—Messrs G. Simpson, A. D. Clemett, D. Wilson, W. Cook, W. Walden and E. Ball. Timekeeper—Mr Wanklyn. Handicappers —Messrs L. J. Furrie and J. Frew. Starter—Mr A. Shadbolt. Committee —Messrs F. Martin, H. Bradcock, J. Frew, B. Dunn, H. B. Siggs, R. Baker, M. Perreau, R. Howard and J. Gillett. Programme Committee—Messrs Frew, Furrie, Shadbolt, Siggs, R. Baker, Gillett, Healey, Bradcock, Spring and g. Dunn. Treasurer —Mr E. Healey. Secretaries —Messrs A. D, Spring and E. Dunn.

Whafc was pronouncsd to have been the greatest treat amd day’s outing that the children of Foxtou have ever had took place on Thursday, when the above club held its first meeting on the Victoria Park. Not only did the gathering afford amusement and recreation for the children, but the elder people were well catered for, as there were no less than nine open events on the programme. Perfect weather prevailed all day, and the attendance was good considering the counter attraction - the Levin races. Refreshments were handed round at 1 and 3 oclock, and still there was plenty of nice things over. Apple, lollie, and biscuit scrambles were also provided at intervals during the afternoon, and it was a sight worth seeing to watch how heartily the little ones indulged in these. The officials all worked hard to make the meeting a success, and it is no doubt very gratifying to them to see how their efforts were rewarded, and that there will be a balance on the pleasant side of the ledger. The handicapping was very good for the adult races, consequently exciting flushes wergjtbe order of the day with tfPone exception—the One Mile Bike race-when Withers, who gives promise of developing into a good rider, won with ridiculous ease. Unfortunately there were three spills during the day, but neither riders or machines suffered any material damage, as was evi(Uictd by the fact that both Dunn

I and Marshall, two of the unfortunates, came out later in the day and I won a race each. The proceedings commenced at 11 o’clock, and were kept going till 6 o’clock, when everybody went home having spent a very enjoyable day. It is intended to make the sport# an annual afiair. The following are the results of the advertised programme events ; 1. Maiden Race, 150 yards; xst prize 15s, and ss. Post entry is. E. Mousley I, D. Walden 2, 2. School Boys’ Championship, ic* yards; Ist prize 10s, and as 6d. Post entry 6d. W, Currie 1, P. Overend 2. 3. One Mile Bicycle Handicap ; Ist prize 30S, and 10s ; nom. as. F. Wither# 1, F. Whibley 2. 4. Girls’ Race (under 16); Ist prize gold brooch, and as 6d. Dido Alzdorf 1, Mabel Robin•on 2. 5. One Mile Bicycle Handicap (under 18); Ist prize photographic album (Mr Christian’s special) and ss, and acetylene bike lamp (Mr Clarkson’s special); nom. is. W. Bradcock 1, B. Shadbolt 2. 6. 300 Yards Handicap;, Ist prize 20s, and 10s; nom. as. J. Coley 1, G. Dunn 2. 8. Two Mile Bicycle Handicap ; Ist prize 30s, and 10s; nom. as. G. Dunn 1, E. Manhall 2. 9. Obstacle Race; Ist prize 7s 6d. entry 6d. L. Furrie 1, K. Fume 2. 10. Girls' Bicycle Handicap, (three laps), Ist prize Mr J. Collins’ special, and Mr Betty’s special. M. Robinson 1, Renata 2. 11. Putting the Shot; xst prize 10s, and ss; post entry is. L. Furrie 1. xa. Boys’ Bicycle Race, one mile (under 14); Ist prize 7s 6d, and as 6d ; entry sd. E.. Walker, 1, W. Ashmore 2. 13. 100 Yards’ Handicap; Ist prize 20s, and iob ; nom. as. E. Mousley 1, J. Coley 2. 14. Ladies’ Race, 50 yards; Ist prize Mr Stiles’ special, and as 6d. Atapiri 1, Mrs Sullivan 2. 15. Half-mile Handicap (under 16); Ist prize Waterbury watch (Mr Hennessy’s special), 2nd as 6d ; entry 6d. D. Walden 1, K. Furrie 2. 17. Boot Race; Mr Fraser’s special. 2nd as 6d ; entry 6d. J, Coley 1, W. Coley 2. 18, Three Mile Bicycle Handicap ; Ist 40s ; and 153 ; nom. as 6d. E. Marshall 1, F. Withers 3.

Last evening the children’! dance was held, and between 150 and 200 children attended, all gaily, y et becomingly, dressed. Judging by their exhibition of lung power and ehildish glee, they all had a happy time. Supper was handed round by many willing hands, and all the younger ones retired to their respective homes at 10.45 p.m. thoroughly dead beat. Mrs F. Walls kindly supplied the music gratis. Previous to the supper adjournment, Mr R. Noonan, in a few well-chosen words, thanked all those, on behalf of the committee, who had assisted in any way in making the sports and dance the huge success they undoubtedly had been.