ELTHAM SPORTS.

Taranaki Daily News, 4 June 1919, Page 3

ELTHAM SPORTS.

A SUCCESSFUL MEETING. The Eltham Sports Club held theit first meeting in the Taumata Park, Jsl- - yesterday. Considering the time of the year, the attendance was excellent, and the meeting passed off most satisfactorily. The day was. 1 fine, and, though the sky was not free from threatening clouds, the sun shone most of the time, and the day was warm and mild. The club, which has only been in existence for a short time, occupies a mos.t gratifying position financially, and, with subscriptions and a donation of £lO 10a from Mr.Gant, were in a position to face partial, or even complete financial failure of the meeting. They had sufficient funds in hand to meet expenses quite apart from the gate. The sports were well managed, and everything went smoothly from beginning to end. The Eltliam Band, under Mr. A. Btealey, was in attendance, and contributed in no small measure to the pleasure of the crowd. The officials were as follows: Football referees, Messrs H. Nuttall and H. H. Judd; handicapper, Mr. H. Nuttall; judges, Messrs H. H. Judd and J. Bodle; starter, Mr. J. Hawke; referee, Mr. E. L. Taylor; secretary, Mr. A. G. Mills; treaFnrer and assistant-secretary, Mr. M. A. WJiitford, Mess.Ts 0. Manley and Jackson had charge of the children's races. The luncheon arrangements miscarried, and, though there were ample provisions, the caterer failed to. put in an appearance. This defect was remedied later, when an appeal for volunteers to assist in the refreshment room met with a good response. Great interest was taken by the large crowd assembled in the Bports, particularly in the football tournament. Full provision was made for giving the children a good time, and, in addition to the sports, sweets were freely distributed. The officials carried out their duties with courtesy and efficiency, and liberal praise must be given to the secretary (Mr. A. G. Mills) and his! assistant (Mr. M. A. Whitfonl). The club, which took the first oportunity after its formation to hold a meeting, intend to hold another meeting in the summer, probably about Chris.tmas time. The gate receipts yesterday were about £2O. A picture entertainment in aid of the club's funds was held in the evening. The football teams which took part in the tournament were as follows:

Eltham No. 2: L. Burke (captain), R. Waldron, R. Raxworthy, Arthur Bunn, W. Clarrjr, J. Peebles, and L. Pitts. Midhirst: C. Fowler (captain), Les, Vickers, D. Vickers, Lou. Vickers, A. Haves, J. Wright, and C, Carroll. Kaponga: M. Lynsky (captain), F. Atkins, M. Malone, D. Fitzgerald, A. McCraeken, and A. Gibson. Eltham No. 1: L. Bunn (captain), J. Carlson, P. Riley, T. Riley, C. Morgan, D. W. Creed, and T. Attrill. Eltham No, 3: T. Moffett (captain), D. Laurent, L. Flynn, N. Dick, A. Rogers, and L. Humphreys. Ngaere: H. A. Tristram (captain), N. Meuli, C. Meuli, E. Meuli, W. Grabb, A. McGfuinneas. 1 , and Penniall. RESULTS. First round: Midhirsifbeat Eltham by •K pointy to nil. Carroll and D. Vickers scored, and Les. Vickers kicked a goal. Kaponga beat Eltham No. 1 by 13 points to nil. "Malone, Atkins, and Fitzgerald scored tries, and Atkins converted two. Ngaere beat Eltham No. 3 by 3 points to nil. Tristram scored. Semi-final: Kaponga beat Midhm.t by S points to nil. Atkins and Malone scored tries and Atkins converted. Ngaere a bye. Final: Kaponga heat Ngaere by 11 points to nil. McCracken, Fitzgerald, and Malone scored tries and Atkins kicked a goal. 100 yds. flat race: P. Adams (11yds.) 1. E. Meuli (llvds.) 2, N. Meuli (11yds.) 3. Adamy won by a foot. The second and third were separated by inches. Seven started. One mile bicycle race: C. Penniall (30yds.) 1, C. Whiting (75yds.) 2. Won by. 100 yards. There were four competitors. Bandsmen's race: T. Narbey I, C. Lebeau 2, J. Hulpin 3. 220 yds. flat handicap: J. A. Taylor (syds.) 1, T. E. Taylor (scr.) 2. Seven started. The finish was close. 440 yds. fiat handicap: T. E. Taylor (scr.) 1, H. Ward (10yds.) 2. Won by a couple of yards. Six started. Two-mile bicycle handicap: F. McBreen (scr.) 1, C. Whiting (scr.) 2. Mcßreen took the lead early in the first round, and won by nearly a lap. There were no other starters.