HUNTERVILLE SPORTS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9363, 4 February 1909, Page 8

HUNTERVILLE SPORTS.

A SUCCESSFUL MEETING

Yesterday was a beautiful day and under such ideal weather conditions it was not surprising to find that the attendance was very large at the HnnterVille annual sports gathering. * In every'department the sport was excellent and the arrangements were xeally good, the varied and attractive programme being got through without a .hitch or hindrance. The fields {were large exceptionally- in most running and cycling events and the racing was of the finest possible description. In this connection he handioapper (Mr TJlic Shannon) is entitled to praise for his work. Mr J. O. JBowiok, who acted as starter, is deserving of hearty commendation forsthe able manner he carried out b|s duties. He was very strict, and »;e-handicapped on the first break away. All the other officials worked hard and moat enthusiastically, and are tqjse complimented. _ The president t%tr MoManaway ) ' and the Secretary (Mr F. Marshall) were untiring in|their make things go smoothly and sucoaeded admirably. The work of the judges left no room for complaint. Tbe were ; —.Running events —Messrs Meldrum, Ashworth, dole, W. Howip and E. L. Ironmonger; Highland events-Messrs A. G. Simpson, Jj. Stewart, A. Fraser and Thos. Chisholm; wrestling—Messrs R. Ireland and A. Ross. Although the entries were small, the Highland events were keenly contested. The piping - and dancing were acknowledged to equal anything accomplished at larger centres. The competitors in eluded Mr J. Center (the Scottish champion) who came 'over from Melbourne a short time ago and returns after the Napier sports. He won three events and was defeated in Highland Fling by Mr J. Wade, of Stratford. The racing tracks were in splendid order and cyclists expressed satisfaction with the improved order of things. The Marton Band, under Bandmaster Sharpe, rendered a bright programme of music, which considerably added to tbe day’s enjoyment. Results: — RUNNING EVENTS.

Huutervjlle Handicap, 440 yards : F. Hastedt, 30 yards, 1; H. G. Dalziell, 35, 3; R. S. Lett, 26, 3. Tim© 49 4-5 seconds. Hunterville Handicap, 320 yards: Ist heat—O. W. Mexted, scratch. 1; A. Arnott, 13, 2. N Time 33secs. 2nd heat-K. G., Dalziell, 18, 1; F. Hastedt, 16, 3. Time 23 4-ssecs. Final—Dalziell 1, Hastedt 3, Mexted 3. Time 23 25-secs. Hunterville Handicap, 100 yards: Ist heat—W. Hnbner, 9,1; D. S. Thorburu, 10. 2. Time lOaecs. 2nd heat—O. A. Jones, 101. 1; J. McCoy, 10, 2. Time 10 l-sseos. Final— Hnbner 1, Thprburn 2, Jones 3. Ladles Bracelet, 150 yards: D. S. Thorhnxn, 35, 1 ; W. Hubner, 14 2; A. Taylor, 15, 3. Time 15 l-sseos. Half Mile Handicap: O, Stratford, 20, 1; A. E. Arnott, 20, 2; Wm. Garter, 55, 3. Maiden, 150 yards: A. Taylor. 1; J, McCoy, 2. Forced Handicap, 150 yards: R. Lett, 1; D. S. Thor burn 2. CYCLING EVENTS. Paraebaretu Handicap, 1 mile: A. E. Parises, 10, 1; B. Campion, sor., 2; B, J. Jones, 10, 8. A splendid race, won by a length. Time 2min. 20 2-ssecs. Bicycle Race,* 3 miles: A. E. Partes, 30, 1; B. Campion, sor., 3; R> J. Jones, 30, 3. The limit men were caught in the sixth lap and tbe race resolved itself into a fine contest between the placed riders, Partes / winning olayerly with Jones inches away third . Huntervilfe Wheel Race, 2 miles : R. J. Jones, 20, 1; A. E. Partes, 20, 2. The other starters were caught in the first mile and did not finish, Jones winning in the sprint home by a wheel. ' Time smin. 7 4-ssecs. Local Bicycle Race: W. D. Partes 1, L. W. Carter, 2. , Cycle Obstacle Race : Ingpen, 1; Carter, 3. HIGHLAND EVENTS. Bagpipe Music, Marches: J. Center, 1; J. Wane, 2; D, Mathieson, 3. Highland Fling: J, Wade, 1; J. L. Stuart, 3, J. Center, 3. Strathspey Reel: J. Center, 1; E. McDonald, 3; J. Wade, 3.

Sword Dance: J. Canter, 1; J. Wade, 2; J. L. Stuart, 3. OTHER EVENTS. Boy’s Race : H, McMauaway, 1; P, Mowat, 3. Girl’s Race; Norris, 1; Howie, 3. Cutting Turk’s Head : R. Westfield 1. * Official's Race: J. Bowick, 1; R, Westfield, 2. Chain Stepping: J. Grice, 1; G. Thomas, 3. Old Men’s Race: O. Tomkins, 1; W. McNair, 2. Wrestling: P. O’Grady, 1; R. Westfield, 3. Mr P. O’Grady (Rata) who won the wrestling match, is 45 years of age, and holds a unique record. He secured the Championship in the South Island 22 years ago, and held it for many years tor wrestling Cumberland style, and has the distinction of defeating Donald Dinnie. Mr O’Grady does not intend to wrestle again. THE CONCERT. The concert was very well att tended, the hall being packed. The '*4 orchestral items were appreciated. Miss Lorraine Tansley sang first Tosti’s “Good-bye,” and was recalled, and on her second appearance she sang “Fiddle and I” perfectly, and was recalled twice, to which she replied with “Annie Laurie” and “Banks of Loch Lomond.” Mr ■ Geo. Swan excelled himself in comic * 4 sketches and recitations ; Mr Harry Duigan supplied the humorous ele>sment in songs and patter.' The piece de resistance of the evening was the part singing of Messrs r Sheriff and Little. Mr Plant, of Dmiedin, who was not billed, most generously gave a histrionic rendition of “A Soldier’s Song,” and a recall followed, but Mr Plant was •obliged to refuse owing to the length of programme. Mrs Powell created a very favourable impression, it being her first appearance here. The dance that followed was largely attended.

THE MARKETS

ADDINGTON MARKETS. r'ress Association. Christchurch, Febiuary 3. *j. At Addington yards to-day there was a fairly large entry of all classes of stock, and a large attendance. Fat cattle wore easier. Store sheep were again in strong demand. Good fat lambs sold well, and the fat sheep market remained at last week's rates. Fat nigs were in fair clemam^

and stores sold readily. Store cattle were not in very keen demand, and prices were weaker. Dairy cows met with a good enquiry at firmer Store Sheep.—Lambs, of which there was a large number offered, were keenly competed for, forward sorts making los to los lid, and small to medium 11a to 12s lid, and culls from 5s 6d. Forward wethers, sold at 18s yd to 14s 6d. A line of 3 and 4 tooth half bred ewes changed hands at 20a 3d, crossbred ewes of the same age 18s 6d, and 6 and 8 tooth ewes 15s 6d to 15s 7d. Fat Lambs.—There were 1489 taken for export at 13s 6d to, 16s 7d, 373 bought by butchers at 12s 6d to 15s 9d, and one extra good pea at 17s; 821 went to graziers at 18a lid to 14s, and 497 were passed in. Fat Sheep.—Prime wethers 16s 6d to 18s, extra to 20s, others 14a 5d to 16s, prime merino wethers 13s 8d to 14s 6d, prime ewes 14s 6d to is. ""Fat Cattle. —Steers made £6 Is 6d CO £9 12s 6d, heifers £5 2s 6d to £8 10s, and cows £4 Is 6d to £7 10s, equal to 20s 6d to 22s for prime, 17s 6d to 20a 6d for medium, and 16s to 17s for cow and inferior per lOOlbs. There was a fairly large yarding of veal calves including a line of well grown suckers, and they made 4s 6d to 20s, according to size and quality. . a Store cattle.—Locally bred 15 to 18 months made 54s to 495, 2 year steers £3 17a, 3 year heifers £2 18s, 3 year steers £5 6s, 3 year heifers £3 15s, 3 and 4 year steers £6 Bs, dry 5 cows 22s 6d to £3 6s. The Southland cattle sold as follows: 18 months to 2 year £2 3s to £2 10s, 18 months to 2)4 year £2 15s, 3 and 3 % year steers £3 la, 2)4 year heifers £3 Is, 18 dry cows £2 2s.

There was a good "entry of dairy cows, and a better demand, prices ranging from.£B to £9 ss. There was an average entry of fat pigs, and they met with a fair demand. Stores sold well. Large baooners brought 55s to 635, and smaller 48s to 545, equal to 4%d per lb. Heavy porkers made 38s to 44s 6d, and lighter 30a to 37s equal to to 6d per lb; large stores,B4s to 375, medium 28s to 335, smaller 20a to 265, weaners 14s to 235. STOCK REPORT. Messrs Dalgety db 00., Ltd., report:—At our Marton sale on Tuesday the 2nd inst., we had a good yarding of sheep and fair entry o.f cattle; all classes were in fair demand only and lambs showed a .drop of, 6d per head. We quote: Onll laxnbs to 4s 6d, aged ewes 6s sd, forward ewes 8a 7d to 9s 9d, medium lambs to 7s 7d, rape lambs 8s 2d to 9a sd, f.m. ewes 8s 3d, 2 and 4 tooth ewes mixed breeds uneven quality 13s 3d, bulls to £2 17s 6d, store cows to £3 17s 6d, springing cows to £3 10a, 3 and 3 year steers to £4 3s 6d.

Messrs Abraham & Williams, Ltd., report on their Marton sale held on Tuesday, the 2nd last. A large yarding of sheep come forward, including some 5000 lambs, for which at first there was not teen enquiry. As the sale progressed bidding was brister, and with the exception of one or two woolly lots a total clearance was made. A medium entry .of cattle met with fair demand. We quote:—Sheep, shorn lamtfe 8a 6d, 9s, 9s 6d, to 9s lOd, woolly rape lambs 10s 6d, store lambs shorn 6s 6d, 7s to 7s 6d, woplly lambs shorn §s 6d to 9s, culls 3s Sd'i 'Ss 9d to 5s 4d, 3 tooth wethers 11s 4d, small 2 tooth wethers 103, fat wethers 13s 6d, fat ewes 9s to 10s 7d, store ewes 4s 4d, 5s 6d to 6s 6d, 6 tooth Romney rams 20s to 30s. Cattle, store cows £3 7s, fat cows’.light £3 3s 6d, 2% year steers £3 17s':6d, '2O months steers £2 4s* 20 months heifers 30s.