PARAEKARETU SPORTS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9111, 2 April 1908, Page 2

PARAEKARETU SPORTS.

A SUCCESSFUL MEETING. This popular fixture was held yesterday, and was fully successful both from a financial and' sporting stand point. The competitors rolled up in strong force, and satisfactory entries were received for the horse events. The officers carried out their duties in a most efficient manner to the satisfaction of all concerned. Much of the success of the sports is due to the Secretary (Mr J. B. Pybus), and his assistant (Mr R. Meads), whose business-like methods won the admiration of all. Mr F. J. McDonald was in his element as supervisor and handicapper of the running events. His handicaps produced close finishes. The judges in the horse events were Messrs Thos. McKenzie, K, Aldworth and A. H. Bill. The meeting was held on Messrs Barthorp and Aiken’s grounds, kindly lent for the occasion. During the afternoon Mr Brooker, of Hunterville, had his graphophone at work and his fine collection of records was listened to with much attention appeciation. Results: — Tilting at the Ring (for men). — John Hartley 1, T. Potaka 2,,. , Sixf aqti T*l DC Tilting at the Ring (for ladies).— Miss Bartlett 1, Miss Green 2. Five 6lltri6S Maiden Hunters’ Competition.— Mr F. Gibb’s Gayboy 1, Mr H. Preece’s Blue 2, Miss M. Fitzherberts’ Maid Marion 3. Also started: Mr J. Hartley’s Jane, Mr R. Hartleys’ Jumbo, Mr R. Potaka’s Miss O’Regan, Mr J. McKinnon’s Jack, Mr Shannon’s Bird, Mr F. Selby’s JEsop and Mr J Order’s Huntress. 220 Yards.—D. Bennett and T. Potaka dead heat 1, H. Hartley 3, Eleven entries. In the run off Bennett beat Potaka by 2 yards. Maiden Pony Jump.—Mr R. Hammond’s Golden Skipper 1, Mr R. Hartley’s Jumbo 2, Mi McLaughan’s Ginger 3. Only competitors. Ladies’ Jumping Competition.—Mr H. O. Hartley’s Vendetta 1, Miss Fergusson’s Quartermaster 2, Also started: Miss Fitzherbert’s Maid Marion, Mr F. Gibb’s Gayboy, Mr S. Green’s Spearmint, Mr E. Openshaw’s Stockman and Mr A. Jefferson’s Te Namu.

Oow-spankers’ Race—J. Dunbar 1, Tan Potaka 2. A capital finish, won by inches. Open Hunters’ Competition.—Mr R. W. Hornbrook’s Leua(L. Roach) 1, Mr H. O. Hartley’s Vendetta (J. Hartley) 2, Mr D. Bennett’s Merry Girl (owner) 3. Also competed: Miss Fergusson’s Quartermaster, Mr H. Hartley’s My Dear, Mr A. Jefferson’s King Bolt, Mr R. W. Hornbrook’s May Bell, Mr J. McKinnon’s Dick and Mr J. McAlley’s Rambler. There was some fine jumping in this event and the judges sent most of the horses a second time. Vendetta put up a creditable performance but Lena showed her old form and went over the fences in fine style, catching the judges for first honors. Pony Jumps (open).—Mr R. Hammond’s Little Wonder 1, Tan Potaka’s Miss Whatu, Mr F. Gibb’s Gay boy 3. Also started : J. E. Barthorp’s Bantam, J. Hartley’s Sambo. O. Hartlev’s Black Bess, W. Green’s Mischief, A. Scott’s Noby, A. Ross’ Diamond.

Ladies’ Bracelet (needle threading). —Mr E. Thurston’s Spur (owner) 1, Mr J. E. Barthorp’s Bantam (Mr Howie) 2. Also started H. Smith’s-Lemonade, W. E. Shannon’s Bird, Miss Fergusson’s Quartermaster, Miss Green’s Motor Car and J. Hartley’s Daredon. The latter won fairly easily but was disqualified as the hole in the needle had been tampered with, prior to the race and was not threaded on the spot directed by the referee. Local Horse Race.—Mr S. Green’s Spearmint (owner) 1, Mr J. Wilson’s Heather Bell 2. Mr F. Jefferson’s Alpigene 3. Also ran: Miss Howie’s Gamellaki, J. McKinnon’s Admiral and Ruahine, J. Bartlett’s Roseal, Miss Green’s Motor Car, A. Jefferson’s Te Namu, R. Potaka’s Kowhai and J. Terry’s Clandon. Won by two lengths. Open Pony Race.—T. Utiku’s Miss Whatu, Mr F. Gibbs Gayboy 2. Men’s Hurdle Race.—S, Harre 1, W. Carter 2, L. Caretr 3. . Putting the Shot. —J. Donaghue 1, P. O’Grady 2. Boys Race (under 12). —G. Kine 1. Bovs Race. C. Bartlett 1.

Girls’ Race.—E. Ducker 1, N, Hare 2.