ATHLETICS.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 258, 22 March 1913, Page 7

ATHLETICS.

lIILLSBOROUGII SPORTS. The Hillsborough sports, which were held in Mr. H. C. Sampson's pretty grounds, Egmont Road, proved very successful, although the weather conditions in the morning kept a largo number away. Just as a commencement was being made, heavy rain fell and caused ail adjournment to the Hall, where it was decided to postpone the sports. However by 2 p:m. the rain cleared, and a gentle wind quickly drying the ground the committee wisely elected to carry out the programme; and so keen did all work that the Hall will benefit to the extent of about £lO as the result. The sheepguessing was a veritable gold mine. The sheep was presented bv -Mr. J. R. Hill, who tied for first place, and presented his half to the committee. The secretary, Mr. L. W. Bishop, got through a vast amount of work expeditiously and without bustle, being courteous to everyone. The handicapper, Mr. X. W. Hill, kept his fields well together, the starter, Mr. J. W. Bishop, got them well away, and the judges, Messrs. IT. Oke.v, M.P., and J. S. Connett, gave their decisions

promptly. Messrs. -T. R. Hill, events steward, and T. Smellie, marksman, performed their duties splendidly. The events were all well contested, the Kaimiro contingent proving most successful. In the animal race, the goose ambled smartly over the line, ahead of the drakes, the roosters refusing to start. The greasy pig gave fine runs. The following were the results: — .100 yds. Handicap.—J. Smith. 10yds., 1; J. Hinty, scr., 2. Also started: J. Godpetli 30yds., Cuthbert Byds., L. Gopperth 5 yds. Won easily. 220yds.—J. ITinty, scr., 1; Cuthbert, 20 yds., 2. Also started: L. Goppcrth, J. Gopperth 7yds., Beltridgt and J. Smith 12vds., W. Taylor 15yds, A good race. 440 yds.-.]. Hintv. scr., I: L. Gopperth, I,lyds., 2. Also started: Beltridge syds., Cuthbert. J. Gopperth 15yds., J. Smith and W. J. Taylor 20yds. A good race. Won bv two vards. Half-mile.—Bcltridge. 20yds. 1 ; L. Gopperth., 25yds.. 2. Also started: ITintz scr., J. Gopperth 15yds., W. J. Taylor 25\<!>. Won by two yards. Boys' llaee.—Aaron Marsh 1. Kenneth Marsh 2. About twelve started.

Girls* Race.— Grace liamblyn 1, Gladys Smith 2. Kight started. Three Part Race.—C. Sutherland 1. TI. Barriball 2. Also started: J. Goppertb, X. Hill. A. Marsh and C. Haskell. The horses had to be walked, trotted and palloped onee round the course. Won by half a length. Sutherland was ill front at the walk and trot, hi the "a 11 op Barriball overhauled him, but could not get closer than half a length. Kicking the Football—L. Longstafi' 1. Ten entries.

Stepping the Chain.—-J. Goppcrth 1. Thirtv-three entries. Tossing 'lie Sheaf.—L. LongstalT. scr., 22ft. fiin.. 1. .1. S. Connett and 11. C. Sampson also competed. Menagerie Race.—'W. Smellie's goose 1. Five entries.

Boys' Greasy Piir Gordon Barriball

Ladies' Xail-driving.—Mrs. P. Street 1. Mrs. J. B. "Marsh 2. Twelve entries. Gentlemen's Kail-driving.—X. W. Hill 1. Seventeen entries.

Greasy Pig for Men.—J. Hintv 1. Eleven 'entries. The pig gave a good chase, being ultimately caught in a neighboring turnip paddock, out of bounds. Tilting the Ring—W. Barriball 1. Seven entries.

Officials' Race-Barriball. 2vds.. 1: A. T. Moore, fivih., 2. Also started: C'uthbert scr.. Sampson 2yds., and L. W. Bishop (iyds. Sheep-iiiipssinn' (actual weight SG'/jlb). —.T. R. Hill and IT. Marr, S7%lb. Putting the Shot.—lT. Sampson I. Kine. competitors. The comissariat department in the Hall was under the* charge of Mesdames X. W. Hill. Smellie. L. A. Marsh. L. W. Bishop. Ik C. Sampson. W. Smith and Miss Tvv TTook, and right lioblv did tliev attend to (he wants of a hungry multitude. '' "