FOXTON ATHLETIC CLUB.

Manawatu Herald, 10 November 1904, Page 2

FOXTON ATHLETIC CLUB.

FOURTH ANNUAL GATHERING; , Patron—Mr Job Vile, M.H.R. President—His Worship the Mayor, Mr G. Simpson. Vice-presidents—Dr Bennett, Messrs T. Haywood, S. Hickson, A. Laing, G. Gray, W. S. Stewart, F. W. Frankland, J. Symons, A. King, A. Reeves. Judges—Messrs W. Baker, S. Hickson, A. Laing, A. Reeves, R. Noonan, L. E. Reade. Handicapper —Mr Ulic Shannon. Starter—Mr A. Shadbolt. Markers—Messrs J. Desmond, R. Baker, H. Christian. Committee—Messrs F. Martin, L. J. Furrie, J. Desmond, R. Baker, R. J. Frew, M. Perreau, A. Shadbolt, B. Dunn, H. Bradcock, E. Dunn, J. Jillett, E. Howe. Trustee—Mr R. Noonan. Auditors—Messrs J. Overend and G. Gray. Treasurer—Mr Healey.

The weather yesterday morning threatened to be boisterous, which no doubt prevented hundreds of outsiders making the journey to Foxton. Still the special train brought a fair number of holiday-makers to the Sports, where good fdrtUni Smiled on all. As the day wore on, so did the elements improve, and a glorious sun threw its rays down on Victoria Park. The sport witnessed Was of the best, and too much praise cannot be given to the untiring committee, all of whom worked like trojans. The different events were got off well to time. Amongst the competitors were J. Stalker and Lem Furrie, but these pedestrians welte given little chance to score, the handicapper having considerably over-rated them. Furrie is not the Furrie of old, whilst Stalker should have been treated better. J. W. Furrie showed good form, and succeeded in capturing Mr Mark Perreau’s Cup for gaining most points in the Foxton Grand Handicap. This young runner secured 8 points, whilst McEwan and Masted tied for second place with 7 points each. McEwan, the hero of 1903 sports, just failed by. two points to gain possession of the Moutoa Estate Cup. He has 18 points now to his credit, whilst J. W. Furrie is also well up. The 1905 fixture should decide who is to be the holder of the 8-guinea Cup. In the Two Mile Bicycle Open, Darville and bicycle fell across the track the last time round. This was the means of bringing Brough and Wallbutton down, but fortunately nothing serious happened. There were a few side-shows on the ground doing good business, whilst Mark Perreau and assistants attended to the hunger of sport-lovers. During the afternoon, the Foxton Borough Band provided excellent music. The Band is improving rapidly of late. Mr J. Vile, M.H.R., was in attendance. THE SPORTS. The following are the results of the racing:— 1. Local Bicycle Race, 1 mile. ,ist prize, Trophy (Mr Haywood’s Special) value £3; 2nd, Mr Howe’s Special, value £3 as. Norn., is fid ; accept., is fid. Boundary for competitors to be from Foxton side of Oroua Bridge to Shannon and Wirokino Ferries. G. V. Dunn, 40yds ... x W. Willbutton, 60yds ... 2 A. Shadbolt, 40yds ... 3 Time, 2mins 46 3-sth secs. A protest was lodged against Dunn, and the stake will in the meantime be held oyer, pending the result. 2. Maiden Race, 150 yards. Ist prize, 30s; 2nd, 10s. Post entry is fid. A. J. Best 1 J. Brown 2 Kereama 3 Time, lysecs. 3. Boys’ Race, under 16. Ist prize, 10s; 2nd, ss; 3rd, 3s fid. Post entry fid. C. Edwards 1 Langley 2 Spellman ... ... ... 3 4. Foxton Grand Handicap, three distances, 440, 220, and 100 yards. Ist prize for each distance, 80s; 2nd, 30s; 3rd, 10s. Points prize aggregate, points to count 5, 3,2. Ist, Cup value £3 3s (Mr M. Perreau’s Special); 2nd, Trophy value £1 is (Mr G. H. Stiles’ Special). In addition to the above a Special Prize (a beautiful Silver Cup value £8 8s) will be given to the competitor first gaining 20 points. Nomi., 2s; accept., 2s, each distance.

440 YARDS. N. H. McEwen, xoyds ... 1 J. W. Furde, 25yds ... 2 T. Mclntyre 3 Time, 51 2-jth secs. 220 YARDS. J. W. Fnrrie, 14yds ... 1 H. V. Penman, 14yds ... 2 C. W. Mexted, 11yds ... 3 Time, 22 4-sths. 100 YARDS. G. W. Mexted, 9yds ... 1 H. V. Penman, 6yds ... 2 N. H. McEwen, syds ... 3 Time, rosecs. 5. Foxton Wheel Race, two mile handicap. Ist prize, £5 and Gold Medal (Mr Barnard’s Special); 2nd, £2, 10s; 3rd, £l. Nomi., 2s; accept., 3s. G. V. Dunn, 240yds ... 1 A. Shadbolt, 240yds ... 2 J. E. Marshall, 160yds ... 3 Time, spiin 17 2-sth secs. 6. Putting the Shot. First prize, £1; 2nd, 10s. Post entry. Keriona, (3ft 3m) 36ft 5m 1 A. Shadbolt, (4ft) 36ft 2in 2 T. Curtis who was placed third, afterwards gave an exhibition, and put the shot 35ft 6in, which, with his handicap, would have won the event. 7. Ladies’ Bracelet, 300 yards. Ist prize, Bracelet value £5 5s (Mr Hickson’s Special; 2nd, Bracelet value £2 2s. Nomi., 2s 6d; accept., 2s 6d. J. W. Furrie, 15yds ... 1 N. H. McEwen, gds .... 2 •C. W. Mexted, layda >;■ .5 Times 4‘gtk sees.

8. Half-Mile Handicap. Ist prize, £3 and Trophy value £2 3S (Mr Ah Pat’s Special); and, £110s; 3rd, 10s. Nomi., 2s; accept., as. C. Wilson, 40yds 1 T, M Tntyre, 30yds .. 2 Luke Ward, 10yds ... 3 Time, 2mins 6 f-fith secs. 9; Girls’ Race, under 15. Ist prize Brooch value £1 is (Mrs Reeves* Special); 2nd, Brooch value 10s. Entrance free. Florence Edwards ... 1 M. Doyle 2 10. One Mile Running Handicap, Ist prize, £6 and Trophy value 30s \ (Mr E. Ball’s Special); 2nd, £3; 3rd, £l. Nomi., 3s: accept. 3s. C. Wilson, Soyds ... .<• 1 L. Ward, 20yds 2 T. Mclntyre, 85yds ... 3 Time, 4mins 44 2-SUI secs. 11. One Mile Bicycle, Ist prize, £3'; 2nd, £ 3; 3rd, £l. Nomi., is fid; accept,, is fid. G. V. Dunn, 120yds ... 1 A. Shadbolt, 120yds ... 2 W. Brough, 140yds ... 3 Time, amins 32 4-sth secs. 13. Boys’ One Mile Bicycle, under 16. Ist prize, Trophy value £1 is (Mr Fraser’s Special); 2nd,-Trophy value 10s fid (Mr Alcorn’s Special). • F. Robinson, 15yds ... 1 F. 'Collins, 12yds ... ... 2 Edwards ■« .... 3 Time 3mins ssecs. 13. District Footballers’ Handicap, 1 ooyds. For members of Foxton Rugby Union only. Ist prize, £1 and Trophy value £1 is (Mr Leveti’s Special); 2nd, Trophy value £1 is (Spring and Cummerfield’s Special). Nomi., is; accept., is. G. Huae, loyds 1 Kereama, yds ••• 2 L. Alzdorf, 6yds - ••• 3 Time, 10 3-sth secs. 14. Coley’s Sheffield Hdcp.V Ist prize Mr George Coley's Cup, 2nd Briscoe and McNeil’s special, 3rd Bloustein’s special. Post entry 3s. McEwen, syds ... m, ; i Penman, syds ... ... 2 Best, 9yds ... ... 3 15. Forced Handicap, 150 yards, tst prize, £2 and Trophy value 25s (Mr Walker’s Special); 2nd, £l. Nomi., winners (compulsory), 2s; losers (optional) is. N. H. McEwen, 4yds ... 1 T. Mclntyre, 10yds ... ,2 L. Furrie, 6yds 3 Time, 16 4*sth secs. Children’s races were got off daring the day, whilst lollie scrambles also created amusement among the young folk. THE CONCERT. A large audience greeted the rising of the curtain last night at the Public ; Hall, when a good rendering of vocal items filled the bill. Prior to the concert the Foxton Borough several catchy selections through the main streets of the town. Mrs F. Walls opened the concert with an appropriate overture, afterwhich Mr N. H. McEwen sang i( Why did they sell Killarncy ” in good voice. Messrs Miller and Lyall contributed? items which brought forth applause,’whilst Mr J. E. Marshall successfully recited “People will talk.” Mr. G.; Eddie earned applause for jocutars and bis coon song “ Every Nation has a flag but the coon.” The evet-popular “Scandalous Eyes" was contributed as an encore. Mrs Currie sang in her usual sweet voice and pleased her many hearers, whilst Master., John Currie brought down the house with “ How was Ito know." Perhaps the most successful item of the evening was “ The song that will live for Ever,” by Mr Phil Williams. This gentleman had to respond to a double'encore. He is a really good artist. During the. interval the Mayor (Mr G. A. SimpsopJ presented the trophies won during, thjt day to the winning competitors. These trophies, arranged as they were on a table on the stage, were a costly collection. Another overture by Mrs F. Walls, a part song by the Currie Family, and Mr N. H. McEwen rendered “ I’ve been faithful to: You " in first-class style. “ Take your Umbrella with you John," by Master J; Currie was a pleasing item, after which more local-its by George Eddie and “ Yoke* hama Lady ” got the ‘’Gods” going again. An encore was demanded. Mrs Currie contributed another,item successfully. Mr Phil Williams again delighted his audience with his rendering of “ A Warrior Bold." The. audience wonld have more of hfm, so “ Honey, come kiss your Baby” was equally well rendered. The Mayor then faced the footlights and thanked the audience for attending the successful concert that evening, and augmenting the funds of the Sports Club. “ God Save The King" brought the evening’s amusement to a dose.? The accompaniments were excellently played by Mrs F. Walls and -Miss Furrie. We understand something like £l6 was taken by the sale of tickets at the door last night.