WAITUNA SPORTS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9117, 9 April 1908, Page 7

WAITUNA SPORTS.

A SUCCESSFUL MEETING,

Although yesterday was bitterly cold it did not affect the attendance at the above popular fixture. The takings at the- gate came np to former meetings and receipts from other sources were very satisfactory, go that the club should hare a credit balance on the meeting. Competition was not keen in the running events, but good entries were received for the horse events and the jumping competitions were • the principal attractions. The management of the sports left nothing to be desired and the officials are to be congratulated. Mr E. G. Humphrey, as conductor of the Sports, had everything working smoothly and the events were got off promptly. Mr Minson proved a capable and obliging secretary and he was ably assisted by Mr N. Y. Shannon. Mr J. D. Balmer made a good starter and, although the fields were small, he got them away on very even terms. In the addition race Master Ernest Short met with a slight accident when dismounting. He was knocked over by another horse and luckily escaped with a few bruises. During the progress of the sports the secretary received a telegram from the club’s popular patron (Mr E. Short), from Wellington, regretting his inabiilty to be present and wishing the club a successful meeting. A vote of sympathy with Mr Short was carried aud the hope was expressed that he would soon be restored to good health. Results: — Boys’ Race, under 14: A. Shann6n 1, N. Wheeler 2, L. Bottcher 3.

Girls’ Race, under 14: Annie lanes 1, May Eggers 2, Doris Palmer 3. District Race, 150 yards: G. Harris, 13yds, 1; A. Griffin, 13yds, 2; T. Mayhew, 14yds, 3. C. E. Thurston, R. Northcott, N. Shannon and P. Griffin also started. Maiden Hunters’ Competition: Miss Taylor’s Reckless 1, Mrs D. Short’s Blue Ribbon 2, Miss Taylor’s Belle 3, Also competed: Miss Shannon’s Stella, Mrs Barr’s Romeo, Miss Thurston’s Spur, Miss Lnmsden’s Blue Bell, Mrs Monckton’s Barringham, and Miss Haycock’s Rainbow. 100 Yards Handicap: H. Reid, 9yds, 1; O. Taylor, 7yds, 2; W. J. Hubner, 6yds, 8. Open Trot: Mr J. Owen’s Kitty 1, Mr F, Usmar’s Kalulu 2, Mr Williams’ Taputu 3. Also started : Mr A. Younger’s Nest, Mr F. Acker man’s Kate, Mr H. S. Taylor’s Belie, Mr E. Short’s Darkey, Mr Hartley’s Euphemia. Boys’ Hoop Race: L. Bottcher 1, R. Eggers 2, W. Powell 3. 220 Hurdles: H. Reid 1, W. J. Hubner 2, A. M. Kiddo 3. Pony Jnmp: Mr R. Hammond’s Little Wonder 1, Mr E. Short’s Ruby 3, Mr A. M. Kidd’s Smut 3. Also started: Mr L. Hunt’s Dandy, Mr H. O. Hartley’s Black Bess.S Addition Race, on horseback. P. Petersen 1, E. Thurston 2, H. Briggs 3. Eleven entries. 440 Yards: O, Taylor, 30yds, 1; H,-Reid, 25yds, 2; G. W. Hunt and G. Harris also ran.

Hunters’ Competition, for Waituna Challenge Cap, value 20 guineas and £7 10s cash : Mr H. O. Hartley’s Vendetta (Mr J. Hartley) 1, Mr D. Short’s Bine Ribbon 2, Mr Whitmore Monckton’a The "Carpenter 3. Also competed: Mr W. JJ. Shannon’s Pretty Polly, Mr S. J. Hayward’s Ned Kelly, Mr W. Tay* lor’s Reckless, Mr L, Dandy, Mr 0. Lumsden’s Blno Bell, Mr O. Haycock’s Rainbow. There was excellent jumping in this event and the judges (Messrs T, Scott and J. Purcell) had some difficulty in coming to a decision. Blue Ribbon put up a creditable performance, but Mr Hartley’s handsome chestnut again jumped in fine style and was given first honors, the judges’ verdict being very popular. This gives Vendetta the sixth win in jumping competitions during the past season. The presentation of the handsome cup was made by Mr B. Shannon, one of the vice-presidents, who warmly congratulated the owner and rider. 320 Yards Handicap : O. Taylor 1, H. Reid 3. Also ran: G. Harris and W. J. Hubner. Obstacle Race on Horseback: P. Petersen 1, Lumsden 3. The !cbain stepping competition was won by Mr Alex Junes, of Rewa, who stepped the exact distance. The second prize went to Mr T, Harrison, who stepped 6oft 11 inches.