GATHERING AT TE KUITI

Sun (Auckland), Volume II, Issue 324, 9 April 1928, Page 10

GATHERING AT TE KUITI

ATHLETES AND AXEMEN

(From Our Own Correspondent.) TE KUITI, To-day. The annual sports and axemen's carnival, under the auspices of the combined Friendly Societies’ and Sports Club, took place at Te Kuiti on Saturday, when notwithstanding the unsettled weather conditions, there was a large attendance. Most of the events produced keen competition, and the splendid performance of J. E. Richardson, the winner of the 15-inch standing chop, was a feature of the sports. The attendance of the Auckland Highland Pipe Band, which for the past nine years has attended these sports, contributed in no small measure to the success of the gathering. A new feature of the sports was the horse events. At a social and dance held in the Parish Hall in the evening prizes were presented by Mr. J. C. Rolleston, M.P. A smoke concert, at which representatives from Otorohanga and Tangitu Clubs were present, was also held for the friendly society members, over 150 being present. Numerous musical items were rendered and the usual toasts honoured. Results of the principal events are: 150Yds Maiden Handicap.—T. L. McDowell 1, E. Gilbert 2. Time, 16s. IOOYds Handicap.—J. H. Roberts 1, J. Cotter 2, H. Brown 3. Time, 9 4-ss. 12in Standing Chop.—B. Tane 1. F. Ngaratata 2, J. E. Richardson 3. Time, 21s. Maiden Hunters’ Competition.—J. Mitchell’s Dark Night 1, M. G. Anderson's Otewa Jack 2, B. Wallace 3. Open Hunters’ Competition.—A. Gray’s Colleen Bawn 1, B. Johnson’s Blue Light 2, C. Merrin’s Two-Step 3. 120Yds Ladies’ Bracelet. —R. Thomas 1. Time, 11 3-&. 75Yds Single Women’s Race. —Miss Smith 1, Miss Stewart 2, Miss Waite 3. 75Yds Married Women’s Race.—Mrs. Carrington 1, Mrs. McDonald 2, Mrs. Houlahan 3. 15in Standing Chop.—J. E. Richardson 1, T. Haupapa 2, T. M. Haupokia 3. Time, 395. 220Yds Handicap.—J. D. Roberts 1, C. Whiteliouse 2, H. Brown 3. Time, 20 15in Under-hand Chop.—lT. F. Collier 1, J. S. Fletcher 2, G. Tucker 3. Married Men’s Race. —W. Swift 1, B. Wallace 2, C. Norton 3. 440Yds Handicap.—A. Watson 1, J. E. Walker 2, A. T. Smith 3. Time, 535. Friendly Societies’ Race.—W. Cunnold 1, G. Andrews 2. Highland Dancing, Fling (under 14). — G. Munro 1. Sword dance (over 14): G. McNaughton 1, A. M. Laurenson 2. Sean triubhais (open): G. McNaughton 1, A. M. Laurenson 2. Hornpipe (under 14): G. Munro 1. Irish jig (open): G. McNaughton 1, M. Laurenson 2. Highland reel: G. Munro 1. High Jump.—G. Andrews (sft sin) 1. Sheaf Tossing.—J. Kennedy 1. Friendly Societies’ Chop, 12in, standing.—J. Scott 1, G. Bremner 2, T. MeReady 3.