ATHLETICS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9098, 18 March 1908, Page 5

ATHLETICS.

MARTON ATHLETIC CLUB. ANNUAL SPORTS. Officials- - Patron, J. Stevens, Esq., M.H.Ej president, DrSkerman; VicePresidents : Messrs Lloyd, E. Newman, D. G. Rlddiford, A. Y. Mcßeth, J. J. McDonald, S. J. Gibbons, A „ H. Sutcliffe, E. Read, W. H, Smith, G. Fulton, K. Leighton, F. G. Hilton, P. Wotton, M. Marr, A . Barnes, A. Cameron, R. J. Walters, J. McEldowney, D. Cormack, J. F. Sicely, E. Broad, J. A. Pawson, S. Cox, J. AUoway and Rev. Father Molioy. Handicappers: Messrs A. Way, C. Gibbons, and H. Hunt Starter: D. Henderson. Timekeeper: Mr Max Bornhold. Judges: Running and Cycling, Messrs A. W. Woolley, P. G. Hilton, T. Ross, J. H. McDonald. Clerk to Horse Judges: Mr E. Jolly. Supervisor Horse Events; Mr M. Marr. Horse Jumping Committee : Messrs M. Marr, J. Coombe, P. Wootton, A. Cameron, A. R. Bryce, and J. H. Coleman. Judges Horse Events: Messrs R. Aidworth, A. H. Bill and J. Coombe. Result Board Steward: Mr T. Latham, Referee: C. E, Gibbons. Supervisor: Mr W. L. Little. General Committee : Messrs J. Spence, J. Mogridge, W. Lightbourne, W. R. Snellgrove, T. C. Trott, M. Walters, Lawrence, J. Brock, G. Barnett, B. G. Goebel, B. Signal, R. H. Carey, A. H. Knigge, F. O’Driscoll, W. Crozier, I. Kennedy, A. Patterson, Spiudler, and officers ex officio.

Ideal weather favoured the Club for their sports gathering held on Marton Park yesterday, Tire fact that there were six .sports meetings held in the district yesterday, and chat there was a very large attendance at the Park, speaks volumes for Che popularity of this Club. Competitors also rolled up in strong force. Mr W. R. Walker, Secretary Foildiug Centre N. Z. A. O'., was present. The tracks were in good order, and all other appointments were in keeping. The committee had worked hard and succeeded admirably in “providing a really firstclass day’s sport. The man to whom most praise is due for this pleasing state of affairs is the Secretary, Mr A. Way, whoso courteous maimer and business like methods won the admiration of all with whom ho came in contact. All events wore got oil' in good time, and Mr D. Henderson made a capital starter. Finishes in most of the events were close, thanks to the good handicapping of Messrs A. Way, O. Gibbous and ti. Hunt. As judges of the running and cycling events Messrs F. G. Hilton, T. Ross and J. H. McDonald, gave ’decisions that were not disputed Mr M. Ma it was in his element as supervisor of the horse events, giving every satisfaction, and the same may bo" said of the judge of the horse events —Messrs R. Aid worth, A. H. Bill and Jas. Coombo. Mr E. Jolly made an excellent clerk for these gentleman, and Mr S. M. Clark rendered invaluable assistance to the committee of horse events. Mr C. Gibbous was an impartial referee, and others who were prominent in their efforts to make the day’s sport a good one were:—Messrs J. M. Spence, C. Hunt, J. Mogridgo, W. Lightbouruo, W. R. Suellgrove, T. O. Trott, W. Brock, B. G. Goebel, A. H. Knigge, I. Kennedy, and S. Hunt (who officiated as lap taker). Mr M. Boruhold held the watch and gave times which were guaranteed correct. Mr F. in. Young, in charge of the result board, posted the decisions promptly and couspicionsly. Ex-Captains Grouu and Nuttall were judges in the Fire Brigade events, which excited keen interest. Marton Baud rendered a number of selections, and Mr W. Lightbonrne had charge of a refreshment booth, which did a large business. Mr I. Kennedy had charge of the sheep (donated by Mr W. T. Galpiu) guessing competition. The sum of £3 4s 6d was collected for this, and, as the three gentlemen (Messrs J. Gair, F. W. Fox and F. L. Young) who guessed the correct weight, 881 b, handed over the sheep as a donation to the Club, the competition should, as the result of another offer made, result in a profit to the Club of £3 4s 6s. Only one severe accident occurred during the day, and this was in the first heat of the half mile bike race, when Alf. Birch fell, sustaining a nasty gash on the head, which bad to be stitched by Dr Crawford. Results :

Maiden Race, 100yds.—A. Rickleben 1, Dalziell 2. Time, 11 sec. Half-mile Cycle.—First beat —R. E. Vincent 1, W. D. Parkes 3, A. E. Parkes 2, A. Greenlees 3. Time, 1 min 10 2-5 sec. Final—Vincent 1, Donald 2, Parkes 3. Time 1 min. 8 1-5 sec. J 75 Yards Handicap.—First heat— J. H. Barry 1, G. W. Lawrence 2, 0. Stratford and W. J. Fergnsson tied for third place. Time, 8 l-ssec. Second heat—W. H. Scally 1, H. Reid 2, Rickleben 3. Time, 7 2-5 sec. Final —Scally 1, Barry 2, Rickleben 8. Time, 7 1-5 sec.

100 Yards ( Fist heat —B. Signal 1, J. A. Green 2, P. Tennent 3. Second heat —J. G. Tennent 1, H. Callaghan 3, S. W. Kernohan. Final—OaPaghan 1, Signal 2, Kernohan 3. Time, 9 4-ssec. St. Patrick’s Handicap, 100 yards —First heat—Rickleben 1, Scally 3, J. Shivas 3. Time, 9 2-5 sec. Second heat —J. S. ?Taylor 1, Barry 2, Reid 3. Time 9 4-5 sec. Final—Barry 1, Ricklehen 2, Taylor 8. Time, 9 sec. Maiden Jumpers’ Competition—Mr R. W. Hornbrook’s May Bell 1, Mr J. Condors’ Huntress 2, Mr Gibbs’ Gay Boy 3. Only three competed. (3ne Mile Cycle.—R. E. Yincent 1, A. G. Donald 2, F. Wells 3. Time, 3 min 28 4-5 sec. St. Patrick’s Handicap, 220 yards.— Scally 1, Barry 2, Taylor 3. Time, 23 4-5 sec. 220 Yards (Amateur). —H. Callaghan 1, S. Kernohan 3. Time, 23 sec. Manual Engine (dry) for three men.—No 2 team, W. Turner, H. Broome and J. H. McDonald was adjudged the winner. Time, 54 4-5 sec. Pony Jump, 14.2 and under.—Mr P. Hammond’s Little Wonder 1, Mr James Campbell’s Pickpocket 3, Mr C. H. Kerr’s Tuck 3.

Two Mile Cycle.—R. J. Jones 1. Vincent 3, F. Wells 3. Time, 5 mi;; 7 4-5 sec. A splendid race ensued between Jones and Vincent for first place. The latter was penalised 30 yards and so lost the race. St. Patrick’s Handicap, 440 yards. —H. Reid 1, Scally 3, O. Stratford 3, Time 9 4-5 sec.

Open Hunters’ Competition.—Mr W. Bartlett’s Scout 1, Mr R. W. Horubrook’s Lena 3, Miss Ferguson’s Quartermaster 3. 440 Yards (Amateur).-—E. J. Williams 1, G. Haase 2. Time, 51 4-5 sec.

Five Mile Cycle:—A. Greenlees 1, R. J. Jones 3, F. Weils 3. Time, 11 min. 37 sec. place a ding dong go ensued between Jones and Wells At the [Nek of the course Parkes fell, and Vincent followed him, both escaped unhurt.

TPIS CONCERT,

A fitting finale to a most successful days’ anting was the Grand Minstrel Garden Party Entertainment given under the auspices of the Glob." No concert given by local performers lias ever drawn a larger audience than that which thronged the Opera House last evening. Extra seats had to be provided upstairs, while down stairs was packed. The opening overture “Wiegaua’s Selection of Irish Memories” by Orozier’s orchestra, was a very pretty number, well executed, and the opening scene, a batchelbr’s den in Govent Garden, was also pretty. The stage was tastefully arranged, some fine palms being shown, while numerous easy chairs and occasional tables were monopolised by the Interlocutor’s (Mr Crcker) guests—a dozen well trained artists, who provided a good evening’s entertainment. Messrs J. Pawson, O. Gibbons, J. Meek, and M. Walters us corner men, were decidedly pleasing, their many jokes and local hits pleasing immensely. The opening chorus, “Zmlyero” went with a good swing, and was followed by a coon song, Making Eyes”, well sung by Mr J. Meek. Mr H. Sheriff-was happy in his rendering of ‘‘Ailsa Mine”, and was heartily recalled. His response “Take a Pair of Sparkling Eyes” was equally pleasing. Mr A Train scored a decided hit with his song “The Boys’ Brigade, ” with company chorus, the march past of the school cadets, with limelight effects, being very well done, and evoking considerable applause. Mr T. O’Donnell gave a pleasing rendering of “Since Nellie Wont Away, ” as did also Mr Ghas. Gibbons' in “There’s a Dark Man Coining With a Bundle. ” Mr J. Pawson, sang “Take a Gar” and had to respond. Mr Coker sang “Dreaming” in a finished manner. Mr Maco Walters’ whistling song “The Bowery Boy,” won for him an outburst of applause that was well earned. He had to respond. Another fine number of the Orozier’s orchestra was the second overture “ Tho .7nh«r. ’ ’ This was followed by “Gondola Dreams” splendidly sung by Mr M. R. -Dunn. Mr J. Meek’s comic, song, “The Saftest of the ifamily” i., character was well worth :d;e r.,rpo we insisted upon. The

most pvpiih’.r vocalist of the evening was MrW. iff Bpindlor, a singer new to a Marton audience, and the possessor or a very fine voice. 'He sang “Davy Junes’ Looker,” in great style and hi:; response “We’re off to the Rio Grande,” was equally pleasing. The entertainment concluded with a highly amusing farce “Engaging a Thoatical Company.” in which the

characters were:— Theatrical Manager, Boss Croker; Negro Servant, Re to Pawsono; Walter Bentley, Mr Murphy; George Swanale, Mr Stanley. ; Madame Clarina, MissMascma; Amy Costelino, Miss Eva Jelly; Signor Tarino, Mr Trainer. Each of the characters in this was good, but the palm fell to Pete Pawsono, whose eccentricities proved him a born negro comedian. A word of praise is due to Mr W. L. Little, who, as stage manager, was largely responsible for the evening’s success. His arrangements were perfect, and were the subject of many flattering comments. AWAHURI SPORTS. The eleventh annual sports gathering of the Av. almri Sports Club took lace on Messrs Moore Bros. ’ grounds at Awahuri, yesterday. The weather was beautifully fiue and although the attendance during the early part of the day was not large, as the day wore on however, it increased considerably, and by 2 p.m. there was a fine muster. The Feildiug Band, under Mr R. F. Haybittle, considerably enlivened the proceedings. Mr Rogers as Secretary was the right man in the right place, and a great deal of the success of the gathering is due to the untiring efforts of Messrs C. H. Tarrant, the President, and Collingwood, starter and handicapper, and their willing comimttee. The different events were got off well to time, and the day’s outing proved very enjoyable to one and all. In the horse events several riders came to grief, but fortunately no ■serious accidents occurred. £35 was taken at the gates, this does not include member’s tickets. Results:

Maiden race, 160yds.—W. Towler 1, H. T. Turner 2, L. Young 3. Maiden Hunter’s Competition, minimum weight 12st.—D. Scott’s competitors. St. Patrick’s Handicap, 100yds.— First heat—P. O’Shannassey syds 1. H. Murray 10yds 2, N. L. Hirst 9vds 3. Second heat—W. Brisco 10 yds 1, H. Wallace 7yds 2, H. T. Tanner 11yds 3. Final heat —H. Murray 1, P. O’Shaunassey 2, H, Wallace 3.

Bicycle Race, one mile. —A. Danielson 120yds 1, H. Wilson 130 yds 2, A. J. Brown 70yds 3. Ladies’ Bracelet. —H. Murray 12 yds 1, P. O’Shannassey 6yds 2, H. T. Tanner 13yds 3.

Pony Jump, 14.3 and under.—A. Hills’s Lady Sen 1, H. Hartley's Black Bess 3, D. McLean’s Highden 3. Boys Race., under 16 years.—Roy Tarrant 1, Mexted 3, Tawhia 3. St. Patrick’s Handicap, 220 yds.— H. Wallace 15yds 1, N. L. Hirst 20 yds 3, P. O’Shannassey 10yds 3, Awahuri Wheel Race, 2 miles—A. Danielson 300yds 1, A. J. Brown 90 yds 3, J. Coulter 130yds 3. Boys’ Race, under 14 years—Cyril Avery 1, Earl Tarrant 2, Stanley Oak 3.

Handicap, 150yds—H. Murray 13 yds 1, P. O’Shannassey 6yds 2, H. Wallace 10yds 3. Hunter’s Leaping Competition (open) weight 12st.—H. Hartley’s Vendetta 1, L. McKelvie’s Hailstone 3, Woodfield’s Mona 3. St. Patrick’s Handicap, 440yds.— Wallace 30yds 1, P. O’Shaunessey scr. 3, R. L. arding 35 yds 3. Bareback Rider (gentleman) —D. Scott 1, R. T. Sanson 3. Ladies’ Race, —Miss Cuff 1, Miss Bennett 3.

Bicycle Handicap, 1% miles.—A. J. Brown 80yds 1, A. Danielson 140 yds 3. H. Wilson 150 yds 3. Consolation, 150yds.—W. Brisco 1, W. D. Shields 3, L. Young 3.

Pony Trot Handicap, 1 mile.— Hartley’s 1. Open Trot Handicap, l>^miles. —R. Garrity’s Bob 1, Gordon Bennett’s Creamy 3. Chain Stepping Competition.— Wallbutton6sft HM in - 1 - Sheep Guessing Competition.— Mr O. J. Bennett, 791bs, exact weight 1. Three tied for second place with 79J£lbs.

RANGIWAHIA SPORTS

Under favourable conditions as regards weather, this meeting was fully successful both from a financial and sporting standpoint. The sum of £23 was taken at the gate, £7 more than was taken [last j ear, an indication that the attendance was satisfactory. The officers carried out their several duties in a most efficient manner to the satisfaction of all concerned. If there was any omission noticeable in tiie programme it was the want of music.. Results:—

Maiden Race - A. Homarsham 1, O. Richardson 2, A. McAlley 3. 100 Yards Handicap; J. W. Hubuer one yard, 1; S. Harris, 4 yards, 3; 0. Richardson, 7 yards, 3.

230 Yards Ladies’ Bracelet: A. Homersham 13 yards, 1 ; 0. Richardson, 13 yards, and S. Harris, 13 yards, tied for second prize. Tug-of-War; Mr Marney’s, Kawhatan, Hinau, and Eangiwaiiia foams competed. Rangiwahiji beat Hinau in the first heat, and Kawhatau heat Mr Marny’s. In the’pull-ofl! there was a good struggle. Rangiwahia won.

Tilting at the Ring: J.'J. Bryce 1, G. McAlley 2. There were 17 entries.

440 Yards Handicap: A. Homersham, 35 yards, 1; B. McKenzie, 37yds, 3; W. McKean, 35yds, 2. Won by ten yards. Maiden Hunters : W. Roach 1, W. McKean 3, G. Smith 3.

Bicycle Race: H. Thompson, 150yds, 1; O. Richardson, Iffiyds, 3; T. Aiders, 200yds, 3. A good race; won by 15 yards. Wood-chopping; E. Horne 45 minutes, 1; O. Smith, 55 minutes, 3; H. Thompson, Go minutes, 3. Half-Mile: A. Arnott, 15yds, 1; A. Homersham, GOyds, 3; B, McKenzie, Goyds, 3. Pony Race, li% hands; S. McAlley’s Briar 1.; J. Stewart’s Dolly Gray 2, A. Ireland’s Minnie 3. Chain Stepping: O. Mclntyre 1. Ladies’ Kail Driving: Mrs Fraukhausor 1.

Open Hunters: W. Roadie’s Poraugi 1, J. Goodwin’s Drift 2. Pony Race; H. Bryce’s Little Billy 1, J. Stewart’s Bine Bell 2. J. Goodwin and J. Bryce tied in the competition for best horseman. A. Homersham wen the points prize, Mrs G. S. Brown’s gold medal, with 7 points ont of a possible 13. Three others tied for second place.

The correct weight of the sheep was l(12Ibs. Miss Tomlinson and G. McKenzie guessed the correct weight. The weight of the lamb was 701bs. J. Leaf guessed the enact weight. THE COROERT. After the day’s proceedings a very enjoyable concert was held in the public hall. The chairman, Mr F. ff. Pemberton, in a short address at the commencement, said they bad been very successful at their Kith annual gathering. Everything had gone off smoothly and their had been no accident to mar the proceedings. Tiie first item was a lively gallop played by Miss Jamieson (violin) and Mr Rankin (piano). The prorgamme that followed was contributed by the following singers:—Misses Edney and Canton, Messrs Thompson, Dickson, Rankin. Mr and Mrs Dickson sang a duet, and Mrs Dickson was encored in 'her solo “Whisper and I Shall Hear.’’ Messrs Rankin and Powell gave a duet. The Misses Kerr (3) and Master Kerr gave a song and dance in Japanese costume, and Miss Kerr gave a Japanese costume song, both items being encored. Messrs B. Hancock and Powell gave a comic sketch. The prizes won at the Sports were presented by the chairman during the interval. The festival ended with a dunce. _ THE FLOWER SHOW.

It was au excellent idea to hold a flower, fruit, and home industry exhibition in connection with the Sports, and on this occasion it was more successful than hitherto. The whole of the arrangements wqre in the hands of Mr R. Craig ahd it could not have been under better management. First and second prizes, running from one to 10s, were given under each exhibit. Each of the classes were represented by worthy exhibits, the show of native flowers, ferns, shower bouquets, and button holes being very pretty. Mr J. J. Bryce and Mr G. Bryan exhibited excellent apples, such as would have taken prizes at any show In the exhibits of school work the drawing exhibits of Ruby Pemberton indicated talent and high proficiency. Several other exhibits were worthy of note.

PRIZE LIST, (Fruit.)

Judges ; Mr P. Y. Lethbridge and Mr Jas. Campion. Six cooking apples: Mrs Bryce 1, Mr G. Bryan 2. Six desert apples, Mrs G. Bryan 1 and 2. Three Quinces: G. Bryan 1. Three Pears: Mrs E. Pemberton 1 and 2. Three Peaches: G. Bryan 1. Mrs E. Pemberton was first for rhubarb. (Penmanship School Work.) Mr G. H. Guthrie, judge. Under 16 years : Kathleen McCormack 1, Mary McCormick 2.“ Under 18 years: Eileen McCormack 1, Jessie Neal 2. Under 10 years: Maude McCormack, Harry Clifton 2. Drawing, freehand, under 16: O. Deebles Connie Bryce 2. Under 12 years : Roland Thompson 1, K. McKenzie 2. (Home Industries. Judges: Mesdames Mills and Stewart.)

Bread, white, Mrs P. Pemberton 1, Mrs Bielski, sen. 2. Brown bread : Mrs P. Pemberton 1. Cake, without eggs: Mrs Bielski, sen., 1; Mrs P.;Pemberton 2. Pruit Cake; Mrs J. J. Bryce 1, Mrs P. Pemberton 2. Pound cake : Mrs R. Craig 1, Mrs F. Pemberton 2.^ Plate of scones: Mrs Bielski, sen., 1; Miss Ireland 2. Short bread : Mrs P. Pemberton 1. , Jam Sandwich : Miss Ohoustou 1. Sausage roll: Mrs Hill 1. Biscuits, collection : (Miss Choustou 1, Miss Ireland 2. Jams: Mrs E. Craig 1, Mrs F. Pemberton 2. Collection of jellies: Mrs R. Craig 1. Preserved fruits : Mrs R. Craig 1, Mrs P. Pemberton 2. (Floral decorations. Judges : Mrs Mills and Mrs Stewart.) Table decoration; Mrs R. Craig 1, Mrs Homersham 2. ■ The public judging resulted in placing the winners in the samo

relative position, the voting being 45 for Mrs Craig’s table and 83 for Mrs Homersham’s table. Bridal shower : Mrs R. Craig 1. Shower Bouquet: Mrs R. Craig. Decorated basket; Mrs J. Brvce.

Ladies’ Spray: Miss Cloaston 1, Mrs Craig 3. fSweet peas: Mrs J. Bryan 1.

(Children’s Exhibits.) Hand bouquet: Y. Doroles 1, E Deroles 2.

Ladies’ spray; Y. Deroles 1, Connie Bryce 3. Button hole, under 14: Connie Bryce 1, F. Bryan 3. Button hole, Junder 10; Lindsay Bryce 1, Walter Bryan 2. Native flowers : Connie Bryce 1. Native Perns; E, Deroles 1,

Connie Bryce 2. A special prize given by the judges was awarded Eldred Deroles ' N for ladies’ spray and Edward Bryan for button-hole.

The big pumpkin grown by Mr Oaird and put iu for weight guessing weighed Solbs. Mrs Meads guessed the correct weight.

At Waverley Sports, yesterday, the chief "winners were - 1100 Yards Handicap, R. Lett; One mile Cycle, F. McDonald ; Half-mile [Handicap, « O. Bourko; One and a Half Mile Cycle, J. Kenny; 800 Yards Handicap, W. Lee ; 120 Yards Hurdles, K. Tito; Woodchoppiug, Burke and Jackson; 220 Yards Handicap, L. Roberts ; Two mile Cycle, G. Garlick ; 440 Yards Handicap, T. Taylor.