MIDHIRST SETTLERS’.
Fine weather for the inauguration of the Midhirst Settlers’ Sports yesterday materially assisted towards the large attendance. There was a good day’s sport, due to the excellent work of the committee (headed by Secretary Weyburne), and the hanclicappers (Messrs. Seabright and Shottes), and judges (Messrs. Walker and Baker). Among those present during the day was Mr J. B. Hine. M.P. The following were the results of tho"various events: —- IOOYds. Handicap (open).—-Hughes, 6yds, 1 ; Carroll, -owes Iyd., 2;> Perrett, 6yds, 3. Young Ladies’ Race, 100yds. Miss Skedgeworth 1, Miss Johnston 2. Sack Race, 75yds.—Adlam ], Wright 2. Married Men’s Race, 100yds.—Bottin 1, Hughes 2. Boys’ Race (under 14).—Bottin 1, Carroll 2, Petersen 3. 220Yds. Handicap.—Hughes, scr., 1, Carroll,' syds, 2. Wrestling on Horseback.—Anderson 1, Perrett 2. Married Ladies’ Race.—Mrs Wright 1, Mrs Petersen 2. Half-mile Handicap (under 17 years).—Wright 1, Walker 3s. 440Yds. Obstacle Race.—Hughes 1, Wheeler 2. Stepping tiie Chain.—Jones 1, Anderson 2. Bun and Treacle Race (for boys).— Wright 1, Priestham, 2. Half-mile Handicap (open).—Vickers 1, Wheeler 2. Nail Driving . Competition (for ladies) .(—Mrs Smith 1. Girl’s Race (under 14).—Plows 1, Mumford 2. 440Yds. Handicap.—Hughes 1, Vickers 2. 120Yds. Suppliers’ Race.—Hughes 1, Bottin 2. Tug of War.—“Scraggs” 1, Waipuku.2.
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Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 15, 23 May 1913, Page 7
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201MIDHIRST SETTLERS’. Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXXVI, Issue 15, 23 May 1913, Page 7
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