ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXVIV, Issue 92, 24 March 1916, Page 2

ST. PATRICK'S DAY.

KOHURATAHI SPORTS. [FROM OUR OWN CORRESPONDENT. 1 The anniversary of Ireland's patron Saint was made the occasion for a pic nic arranged by the Public Works employees engaged on constructive works between Kohuratahi and Tahora, in conjunction with the local settlers. The picnic proved a great success, as' well as a surprise, to the promoters, large numbers participating in spite of the short notice under which it was arranged and in spite of the fact that the'old-established Whangamomont sports offered a counter attraction. Conveyances were provided to I carry the children and women folk to and" from the ground, for which a special meed of praise is due to Messrs Humphreys and AVildermoth, for their valuable help and services. Refreshments were provided and sports "held. Owing to the large number present, the delectable dainties made a speedy clearance, the ladies being indefatigable in attending "to the wants of all present. The venue chosen was the site for the Tahora station yard. The day was an ideal one for the outing, till evening, when rain fell, necessitating the curtailment of the programme. Money prizes were distributed to the successful competitors by Mr S. F. Stockley, and Messrs I. Geary, I. Slattery, and T. Cooper acted as judges, T. Horgan and J. Scarric as handicappers. Messrs W. Hallet, H. Jensen, G. S White as stewards, and Mr M. Gallagher as starter. Girls' Race over 8 and up to 10 years 50 yards.-!. Hallett 1, Jessie Armstrong 2, Nellie Winthorp 3.

Girls' Race, under 8 years.-l, Rouse 1 and Baker's special prize, Nora Auscombe 2. Nellie Hallet 3. Boys' Race, under 12 years, 50 yards'.—Fendal Rouse 1, George Sullivan 2, F. Bowers 3. Smokers' Race (cigarette) 100yds— Sullivan 1, Houston 2. Ladies' Race, over 16, 50yds.— Miss Spencer 1 and Baker's special, Miss Kronk 2, Miss Barrett 3. Nail-driving Competition. heat- Mrs Montgomery 1; 2nd heat: Mrs Rouse 1; 3rd heat: .Mrs Hallet 1, Final: Mrs Hallet 1, Mrs Montgomery 2. Mrs Rouse 3. Girls' Race, under 8 years, 50yds. —Rosie Martin 1, Madge Armstrong 2 Nora Auscombe 3. "'Boys' Race, under 8 years.—Geo. Sullivan 1, Wm. Hight 2, R. Cleland 3 ' Girls' Race, 10 to 15 years.—l. Hallet 1 L. Hallet 2, N. Hallet 3. Boys' Race, under 10 years.— Snowie Winthorp 1, Bert McCormick 2 F. Bowers 3. Married Ladies' Race.—Mrs Hallet 1 Mrs Martin 2, Mrs Frazer 3. 'Men's Race, 100yds.—Sullivan 1, Joe Wilson 2, Jas. Geary 3. Three-Legged Race for Girls.— Sisters Hight 1, Spencer and Kronk 2 Lulie and Winthorp 3. "'Three-Legged Race for Ladies.— Mrs Martin and Mrs Fraser 1, Mrs Gray and Mrs Walsh 2, Mrs Gallagher and Mrs Jennings 3. Pillow Fight.—Bert Winthorp 1, .Sullivan 2, Tommy Edmondson 3, S. Ravnor 4, I. Muir 5. Married Men's Race, 100yds.—1st heat! M. Collins 1; 2nd heat: Bert Martin 1. Final: Bert Martin .1.