ATHLETICS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 237, 25 February 1913, Page 7

ATHLETICS.

WAHFA SPOUTS. The sporN meeting i .lie Warca Athletic Cl.ill. held on' \\...iesd<iy was a successful one. The thre:.it;jiing weather militated against a large attendance. Moreover. Ihe clul) had chi-,hed with the Stony Itiver .sale day. and t!i")V was also a t:iHi*i at I'arihaka. which kept a number of Maoris'from attending. Tlie gate takings amo-mli'd to I'll) lis Oil, a considerate decrease on the previous show, hut !!o:uinations showed an improvement, especially in the chopping events, in which there were good fields. The various oflicials. especially .Mr. .). Clarke, the secretary, worked hard to make the meeting the success it was, and the way the programme was put through was a credit to the committee. Big fields and close finishes were the order of the day. Results: Sack Race (boys under 14 years) Glover 1, Long 2.

Xovice Chop (12in)—F. Deacon 1, A. Wisnewski 2, .). Coombe o. Twelve startted., A good finish, the winner having little to spare. Iflftyds Handicap—First heat: Gardiner (syds) and O'Shannessy (10yds), dead lieat. A good race, the four starters finishing in a bunch. Second heat: Hughes (Gyds) 1, Prosser (Uyds) 2. A close finish, inches only separating the first three men. Final": O'Shannessy I. Gardner 2, Hughes 3. O'Shannessy won by a yard.

Single-handed Sawing—J. P. Bilski I, D. Revell '2, A. K. Magon 3. Six started. Bilski had a second to spare. Maiden Chop —First heat: G. G. Symons 1, F. A. Deacon 2. YV. J. synions 3. Second heal: C. Magon 1, W. Clarke 2, J. Gilmer 3. Final: C. Magon (Msec.) 1. G. G. Symons (Usee.) 2, F. A. Deacon (TDsec.) 3. This proved one of the most exciting events of the day, both heats and the final being very close finishes. 220 yds Handicap—J." O'Shannessy (20 yds) '], Gardiner (10yds) 2. G. I'rosser (18yds) 3. Nine started from a good start. O'Shannessy. with his big handicap, maintained the lead throughout and won hv two yards.

Maiden D.H. Saw in"—Svmons Bros. ], Tatten and Revel! 2, T. Clarke and Drader 3. Symons Bros, proved too good for their opponents and won with a couple of seconds to spare.

Members' Race (IOOyds) —H. CorkiM (3yds) 1. (Jardiner (scr!) ■>. Nine started. Stepping a Chain - Wilson 1, fioodin o_ 'Members' Chop (I2in)—W. JJcck 1, X. Tai 2. A. E. Magou 3. Married Ladies' Ra Mrs. Beck and Mrs, Tobin (dead heal). Double-lianded Sawing Handicap—fl. Hill and Bilski (Gsee.)' 1, Magon and Julian (3sec.) 2. Revell Eros. (ssec) 3. A very close finish. A protest was entered by Magon and Julian against the winners, on the ground that Hill's mate had not sent in his performances. Bilski stated that he did not require to send any performances, as lie was only the mate, and the programme did not state that the mate was to forward performances. The stakes were impounded pending a decision on the matter from headquarters. Boys' Race—Rangi 1. Qitickenden 2, Parker 3.

loin Chop Handicap—Fourteen started, and two heats were chopped. Final: W. Beck (22sec.) 1. C. Magon (18sec.) 2, W. Symons (22see.) 3. W. Back proved too good with his handicap, and won with several seconds to spare. Warea Axemen's Chop (ISin) —Beck (30sec.) 1. W. .7. Svmons (35sec.). 0. Hill (30sec.) Seven started. 440vds Handicap—W. Hughes (20vds) 1, J. Mai one (24yds) 2, Gardiner (18yds) 3. Eight started. Sack Race—J. Malone 1.

Sheep-guessing—J. Ducker. flo'/dbs (correct weight).

Children's races and other events \vcr« held during the afternoon. The refreshment hoolh was run by Mr. J. Clarke, of Kahotu. A very successful dance was held in the evening.

KAIMIRO SPOUTS. Despite the unfavorable appearance of the weather during the early part of ] Thursday last, a large miinber of resid-' cuts of the district attended the third annual meeting of the Kaimiro Athlete'i Club, and. as heretofore, thoroughly appreciated the excellent programme submitted. Certain it is that "this fixture, in the list of athletics, because of its efficient management and the pushfillness of the officials, is yearly becoming more popular, and, besides, farmers not resident in the immediate vicinity deem it their duty to a certain extent to visit their neighbors' amusement and to assist and applaud their efforts; and that the eli'orts are great and remunerative is indicated by the gradual increase in the funds of the Kaimiro Farmers' Athletic Sports Club. This year's meeting was held on the farm of Mr. F. Schieker. It would be next to impossible to single oil' any particular one of the executive or oflieiuls. because all pulled together in a way that even city elubs could take ••wrinkle-,"" from, and therein lies the success that lias yearly been obtained. The onerous duty of secrelry fell to .Mr. Harry Peters, who. needless to say., was the right man in the right place. The chopping contests were introduced this year, and the success of their inclusion has resulted in their being made a fixture for the future. As with other country sports meetings, the ladies were given opportunities in various ways, such as chain-stepping, hand-sawing, racing, etc.. and it is creditable to see the number of entrants for each event. Quite a farmers' competition is "'tossing the sheaf." aad attracted a deal of interest, but the brothers Wellington proved to he exports that will take a lot of "downing.' Quite a surprise packet turned up in the "putting the shot" event, where a youngster (a big 'mi. though) easily defeated the Older and experienced competitors. The chain-stepping for men resulted in the prize going to Mr. Dick Trust, of Dudley road. The high jump of ."ift lliu bv 11. Patersou (Kaimiro) was a creditable performance. The Highland dancing events fell to the Todd and Mc-ton families. The performances by these children never fail to both draw and plea-e big audiences. Piper Ken. Matheson provided the music-. Amongst the many outside visitors 1 noticed Mr. IT. Okcy, M.P., who appeared to appreciate tlie sport, provided. Several items of the arranged programme bad to be deleted for several reasons, the chief being that the nunfber of entries for the many events made it difficult to keep to the time allotted. The following were the results: —

Maiden—H. Taylor 1. Hintz 2. 100 yds (run in lirats)— Final: Russlmg 1. Hughes 2. Tossing the Sheaf—N. Wellington. 220vds—Hughes 1. H. Taylor 2. Putting the Shot-A. Hintz (Kaimiro) 1. Ladies' Race—Miss Shoemark 1, Mm Earn 2. 880yds—T. E. Taylor ]. J. Hmlz 2. Chain-stepping Men: 11. Frost 1.. Ladies: Miss J. Schrader 1. Hop, Step and Jump—Taylor audi Hughes (a tie). Forced Handicap— H. Taylor 1, Hughes 2. " High Jmnp-TT. Patrrson (Kaimiro) ).

Ladies' Sawing - Miss il. Tavhir 1. Mrs, fillcy 2.

Ladies' Polo Basket —Miss M. Andrews I, Miss Henderson 2.

Weight-guessing (calf)—D. «wnn 1, who guessed IJO'/i'lb. tin? actual weight being 1771b5. Open Chop Handicap —W". .1. Symons 1. J. Lehrke 2. Ten entries, and a elose linish.

Underhand Chop—C. Yoly.ke 1, V. Butler 2. 'Pen entries. A mil good "go." District Chop.-Lchrke 1. Wellington 2. Nine entries. Tin; local axemen showed .'i quality that will come (o the fore Liter on. In the evening the Kaimiro Hull was packed by an expectant audience, who were, judging by the rounds of applause, etc., very pleased with the programme submitted. The efforts ol Mr. Frcwin (Inglewood), Leu Smith (Xew Plymouth) and F. Schicker (Kaimiro), in their different comic items, caused great merriment. It is impossible to particularise any of the items submitted during the evening by both ladies and gentlemen. All were good and appreciated, and the fact was duly recorded by Mr. IT. Peters, who was in the chair. At the conclusion of the concert dancing was indulged in,

and notwithstanding the mugginess of the weather, the room was taxed to its utmost. I notice that the Kaimiro Farmers' Athletic Club has taken as its motto, "Rise Kaimiro." So say all of us.