Maori and Island Boys Compete

Sun (Auckland), Volume I, Issue 213, 28 November 1927, Page 6

Maori and Island Boys Compete

SPORTS AT ST. STEPHENS’ ARCHBISHOP A SPECTATOR The Prima.e of New Zealand, Archi*ishop Averill, was among the large gathering which noted the splendid physique of these native boys at the annual sports meeting on Saturday afternoon. Maoris, Samoans and Rarotongans strained every nerve and muscle in the different athletic competitions. These boys, representative of the great Polynesian race which has peopled the Pacific, are keen rivals. A Maori, for instance, does not like to see a Samoan beat him. A Rarotongan, too. has very decided views as to which section of the Polynesians is paramount in the realm of sport.

Particularly impressive were the splendid displays of physical drill arranged by Mr. Patrick Smyth, the assistant master. He responsible for the “pyramids,” which thrilled the heart of every small Maori girl present.

« Queen Victoria’s School for Maori Girls was exceedingly well represented. While their brown brothers veer changing, these girls provided entertainment w ith games and competitions. It would hardly have been a Maori gathering if it had not opened with a It aka. M. Whiti was the leader. With characteristic vigour, heartrending cries, and pantomimic action the native l ids welcomed relatives, friends and visitors to the historic school of St. Stephen’s. Above all flew the Union Jack—symbolic of the ties that unite all races beneath its fold, and particularly the bonds between Maori and Pakeha. The type of youth participating in the sports spoke well for the future of the Maori race. Into the European games they went with the zest that characterised their ancestors in the old time tribal competitions of the pa. Results were: High 100 Yards.—T. Hikoi, 1; J. Tubou, 2; P. Wilcox, 3. Boat Race.—Junior: Viggo and Cameron, 1; Rollo and R. White, 2; Thompson and Francis, 3. Front Roll. —Senior: K. Hata, 1; Kelly, I; Morgan, 3. Three Legs. Junior: Ewing and Francis, 1; Emery and Viggo, 2; Rollo •nd R. White, 3. Sack Race.—Senior: Morgan, 1; Hohepa, S; Taurl, 3. Potato Race. —Victoria Girls, Karetai, 1. High Jump.—P. Wilcox, 1; Wi Hongi, 2; Hata, «*. Front Roll.—Junior: Brown, 1; M. Francis. 2: P. Francis, 3. Overhead Ball.—Victoria Girls, Kia Maia, Team. 1. Handstand Race.—Senior: Hata, 1; C. White, 2; F. Kelly, 3. Hop, step, jump.—Watling, 1; Hikoi, 2; Xgahau, 3. Back Roll.—Junior: M. Francis, 1; Brown, 2; R. White, 3. Pick-a-back.—7A Team, 1; 7B Team, 2; St. 5 Team, 3. Scotch Handball.—Victoria Girls, Manawanui Team, 1. Front Double Roll.—Junior: Ewing and

P. Francis, 1: M. Francis and Brown, 2; Rollo and White, 3. Long Jump.—P. Wilcox, 1; T. Hikoi, 2; Watling, 3. Back Double Roll. —Senior: Kelly and Panapa, 1; Hohepa and White, 2; Morgran and Hata, 3. Sack Race.—Junior: Ewing, 1; Viggo, 2; Rollo, 3. Giant Race.—J. Tubou and Rollo, 1; Hata and M. Francis, 2; Hohepa and R. White, 3. •Boat Race.—Senior: Hohepa and Xgahau, 1; W r atling and Hikoi, 2; Kelly and Panapa, 3. Thread Xeedle.—Victoria Girls, Manawanui and Kia Maia Teams, tied. Handspring Race—Junior: Brown and M. Francis. 1; R. White and Rollo, 2; Viggo and P. Francis, 3. Back Roll.—Senior: Morgan, 1; Anderson, 2; Kelly, 3. Tug-o-war.—North Maoris v. South Maoris: Xorth won both pulls. Handstand Race. —Junior: M. Francis, 1; R. White, 2; Aubrey, 3. Three Legs.—Senior: Hata and Morgan. 1. Whiti and Panapa, 2; Haaki and K. Hohepa, 3. Zig-zag Relay.—Victoria Girls, Karetai Team, 1: Tinokaha Team, 2. Four Deep.—Senior: 7B Team, 1; St.€ Team, 2. . , Front Double Roll.—Senior: Morgan and Hata, 1; Hohepa and C. White, 2. Handspring Race.—Senior: Morgan and Hata, 1; Kelly and Te Moanonui, 2; Hohena and White, 3. Chariot Race.—Standard 5 Team, 1; 7E Team. 2. _ . , „ 50 Yards. —Victoria Girls, Eruini, 1. Girls’ Team Championship.—Tinokaha