Lichfield.

Putaruru Press, Volume VIII, Issue 328, 6 March 1930, Page 1

Lichfield.

ANNUAL SPORTS. Successful Function. The annual sports postponed from Boxing Day was held on “ Goodwood," Mr. R. Lloyd’s farm at Lichfield, on Saturday. There was a large attendance, but unfortunately a heavy thunderstorm came on about one o’clock and the teeming downpour that followed made things somewhat uncomfortable. However, the weather cleared up and the interrupted programme was got off expeditiously. A large committee of ladies and gentlemen worked unselfishly to make the function a success, and it is in no invidious spirit that mention is made of the services o± Mrs. Allwood, Messrs. H. R. Dimond and H. Pepperell. The horse events were particularly attractive, and as one lady remarked, it was almost as exciting as being at Ellerslie. The day of the horse is a long way from being a thing of the past, at least as far as Lichfield is concerned. The hospitality of the Lichfield folk was in evidence, and everyone had a jolly time. The children were especially catered for, and the morning was devoted to a sports programme for them. Results. t Sheaf Tossing: J. Trotter 1. Married Men’s Race: Cadman T, Pepperell 2, J. Baldwin 3. Blindfold Dash: G. Armstrong 1, J. Baldwin 2. 50 Yards Dash: D. Lorry 1, R. Allwood 2, Armstrong 3. 100 Yards Handicap: H. Lorry 1, N. Sinclair 2, R. Allwood 3. Single Ladies’ Race: Miss Missen 1, Miss, E, Wheeler 2, Miss Story 3. Stepping the Chain (ladies): Mrs, MeCracken 1, Mrs. Churches 2, Mrs. i E. W. R. Leslie 3. Married Ladies’ Race: Mrs. Dewiss •I, Mrs. Voyce 2, Mrs. C. D. Brown 3. 1 Horse Events. Trotting Race, 3 furlongs: W. Snedden 1, Miss Lopdell 2, J. Baldwin 3. \ Barrell Race : F. McKeon 1, D. Lorry 2 Relay Race (ladies): Miss M. Baldwin’s team 1, Miss Lopdell’s team 2. Ladies’ Race: Miss J. Flyger 1,

Miss J. Snedden 2. Bending competition: Tuck 1, ! Sneddon 2, Relay Race (men): H. Lorry’s team 1, P. McKeon'a team 2, W. Snedden’s team 3. Stockmen’s Competition l Fenwick !» Jack 2. f "Walk, Trot and Gallop: F. McKeon 1, D. Lorry 2, P. Tuck 3. Bending Competition (ladies): Miss 10. Lopdell 1, Miss F. Lopdell 2.

Furlong Handicap (boys): J. Tuck 1, E. McKeon 2. Furlong Handicap: F. McKeon 1, H. Lorry 2, W. Dunlop 3. Motor Events. Bending Competition, motor cycles: R. Allwood 1, N. Johnston 2. Bending Competition, cars: W. Tuck 1, E. W. R. Leslie 2, L. MeHale 3.