PICNIC AND SPORTS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LII, Issue 378, 2 May 1910, Page 3

PICNIC AND SPORTS.

TARIKI CHEESE FACTORY. (From Our Own Correspondent). Although rather late in the season, the above, which was held on the 28th inst. in Mr. Stratford's paddock, were {avourecl with perfect weather. The bitter J southerly winds we have lately been, having subsided early in the morning and a bright warm day and dry under foot nißde ideal conditions for the function. A large number of shareholders, local residents and visitors attended, and a very enjoyable day was spent. The sports committee, consisting of Messrs. Stephenson, Harkness, H. Kerr, Horn, M. Jones, Riely, Nicholson, Harrison, H. Knowles, Stratford, Schrieder and Sims, are to be congratulated on the excellent programme provided. There were good entries lor all the events and well contested anil close finishes were the order of the day. Unlike some of the big athletic meetings there was no "stiff" running, the competitors being evidently all out to win, which, though causing a little argument between the starters in some of the .post entry events and the handicappers, on the whole resulted in really good sport. Messrs. Percival and 11. Thompson as judges and Mr. T. Gardner as handicapper gave every satisfaction. Mr. C. F. Young was starter and got his fields away in good style. Mr. McDonald (the lion, secretary) also deserves every praise for the way he. carried out his arduous duties. Mr. H. Kerr, the Austraslaian walking champion, was judge for the half mile walking race, which was one of the best events of the day. Mr. W. H. Rudkin had charge oi the refreshment booth and when once lie got his second wind kept a good pace till the finish. Special prizes and trophies were donated by Messrs. Hawke (Inglewood), B. Burgess (Stratford), Hannah aiid Co. (Stratford), Sutherland Bros. (Inglewood), T. Mercer (Stratford), W. C. Price (Stratford), Edwards (Stratford), A. Leslie (Inglewood), J. Therkleson (Tariki), W. A. Rudkin (Tariki) and McMullan and Frederic (Stratford).

Results of events: — ! 3(»0 yards open.—Parli 1, Ryan 2, Horn 3. 100 yai'ds (suppliers under 40 years).— T. Ranfonl 1, E. Barman 2, G. Simon 3. Running long jump.—Carter 19ft 2in 1, Thomas 19ft 2. Stepping the chain. —H. Judd 1 : , W. Judd 2. 220 yards—Hall 1, Parli 2, Schrieder 3. Half mile walk.—Schrieder 1, Smith 2.] 150 yards maiden—Parli 1, Hazelton 2, Horn 3. Potato race.—Ryan 1, James 2. Married ladies race.—Mrs. Adlam 1, Mrs. Kovaleski 2. Half mile (boys).Mx. Hucker 1, Hollis 2, O. Stephenson 3. j 100 yards (suppliers race over 40 years).—James 1, Saywell 2, Stephenson 3. Single ladies' race.—Miss Holgason 1, Miss Fa ; bish 2. 100 vards (bovs). —C. Stephenson 1, G. Hollis*2, L. Hollis 3. j Half mile (open).—Thomas 1, F. Ran-j ford 2. 100 yards (local).—Nicholson I,' Schrieder 2. Horn 3. I Hop step and jump.—James 1, Brace-' girdle 2. Tug of war.—Surrey road v. World. World, with the help of Mr H. Thompson-, were victorious. Slow bike race.—Parli. ■Married ladies' race.—Mrs. Kovaleski 1, Mrs. Peterson 2. Girls under 10. —Miss Saywell 1, Miss Laurence 2. x Piittinir lGlb shot. 1 -G. Simons 1, Goodal 2.

Suppliers race.—T. Gardner 1, Kenaberg 2. I .Married mens' race.— B. Riely 1. L. James ,2. Won very easily. j Factory employees' race.—MeElroy 1; Cartwright 2. Also started: J. Bisset and Whelem. This was a good race. J. Bissct. off the scratch mark, was good and looked like winning, but unfortunately when about half way he fell, and tic manager cantered in an easy winner. A very successful dance was 'held in the Hall in the evening. Messrs. Bisset and R. R. Horn acting as M. C.'s. The floor was in good order, and excellent music was :provided. Miss B. McDonald presiding at the piano and Miss Richards played for several extras.