GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL.

Taranaki Daily News, 31 October 1919, Page 6

GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOL.

ANNUAL SPORTS MEETING. 'ANOTHER SUCCESSFUL FUNCTION. Owing to the splendid organisation that prevails and the keenness with which the pupils enter into the various events, the annual sports gatherings held in connection with the New Plymouth High Schools have gained a great reputation amongst friends of the schools and lovers of sport generally. Favored with perfect weather conditions, it was, therefore, no surprise' that there was a good attendance at the annual sports which were aeld in connection with the New Plymouth Girls' High School on the school sports ground yesterday. The grounds were looking splendid, and the arrangements for the sports, which were controlled by the staff of the school, were again excellent, the huge programme being got through right up to time and without any hitch. The girls all entered into the various competitions with a zest that was refreshing to see, and a very pleasing feature was that, having tried their utmost to win, the losers were always among the first to congratulate the winners. The programme was a varied one, including running, jumping, and novel events, and it was surprising the number of events that eaeh girl competed in. The obstacle race, which required eight heats, three semi-finals, and a final, attracted great interest. The course was no easy one, including a sack race, through wool packs, over a fence, count peas in envelope, under plank close to ground, over gate, through hoops, and finally over a rope net, and much amusement was created. In the high jump (Senior) M. Thomson put up a record for the school by jumping 4ft. ljin. This young lady annexed the Senior Championship, winning all Ave championship events,' and also scoring freely in the other events. To the organising capabilities of Miss Barr, principal of the school, a good deal of the success is undoubtedly due, but she was ably assisted by the members of the staff. Miss Burrows, as starter, got the events off smartly, whilst Misses Clark and Fairbrother, as judges, gave their decisions promptly and correctly. Afternoon tea was served in the assembly hall. Miss Drew, assisted by Misses Smith and Lennon, had charge of this department. I A jumble and sweets stall, in aid of the Young Helpers' League (Dr. Barnardo's Home), in charge of Leila Hall, appeared to be doing good business. The results of the sports are as follow: — . CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS. \ 100 Yards Senior; 22 entries.—First heat: 31. Held 1, A. Abraham 2; second heat: P. Cameron 1, K. Wood 2; third heat: M. Thomson 1, C. O'Dowda 2. Final—M. Thomson I, M. Reed 2, K. Wood 3. 100 Yards Junior; 22 entries.—First heat, R. Aitken 1, 1). Fox 2; second heat: J. Ramson 1, W. Mace 2; third heat: A. Olson 1, B. Sumner 2. Final.—J. Ramson 1, R. Aitken 2, A. Olson 3. 100 Yards,, preparatory; 12 entries.—ll. Mawkes 1, IS. List 2..D. Willis 3. Junior Hurdles; 10 entries—First heat: R. Aitken 1, E. Holdeu 2; second heat: .T. .Ituskcr 1; third heat: W. Mace 1, A. Olson 2. Semi-anal.—First heat: P.. Aitken 1; second heat: J. Musker 1; third heat, W. Mace 3. Final.—J. Musker 1, W. Mace 2, R. Aitken 3. Senior Hurdles; 12 entries.—First heat: M. Thomson 1, A. Abraham 2; second heat: J. Auld 1, K. Ballantyne 2; third heat: F. I: mercn 1, V. Fenwick 2; fourth' heat: C. O'Dowdn. 1; fifth heat: C. MeCallum 1. Semi-llnal.—First heat: M. Thomson 1, C. O'Dowda 2; F. Cameron 3. Final—M. Thomson 1, F. Cameron 2, C. O'Dowda 3. Potato Race, preparatory; 21 entries.—First heat: O. Firth 1, B. Martin and M. Mawkes, equal, 2; second heat: IX Willis 1, J. Cave S, F. Washer 3; third heat: N. Palmer 1, It. List 2, L. McDiarmid 3. Final.—N. Palmer 1, D. Willis 2, 0. Firth 3 High Jump, preparatory: 8 entries.—D. Willis (3ft. 7iu.) 1, E. Martin 2, I!. List 3. Junior Hish Jump; 1.1 entries.—J. Ramson (3ft, "in ) 1, E. Sumner and J. Musker (3ft. Sin), equal. 2. Senior High Jump; 10 entries.—M. Thomson (4ft. IHin.) 1, A. Abraham (3ft. 10V-In.) 2 > 31. Sl.idden and C. O'Dowda (3ft, lOinT), 3. ■l4O Yards, senior; 12 entries; previously competed—First heat: E. BaJlantyuo 1, K. Wood 2; second heat: F. 0.-imeron 1, M. Thomson 2; third heat; H. Reed 1, ,T. Auld 2. Final.—M. Thomson 1, E. liallantyno 2, J. Auld 3. 440 Yards, junior; 10 entries; previously competed.—First heat: R. AitUn 1, M. Cameron and J. Musker, tie, 2; second heat, M. Olson I, W. Mace 2. Final.—R. Aitken 1, M. Olson 2, W. Mace 3 Senior Long Jump.—M. Thomson (13ft.) 1, 11. Ballantyne and C. O'Dowda (12ft. 4in.), tie, 2. Junior Long Jump.—R. Aitken (12ft. 41n.) 1, M. Cameron 2, W. Mace 3. Preparatory Long Jump.—M. Mawtes (lift. 2in.) 1, M. Hawkins and J. Cane (lift, lln.l. He, 2. CHAMPIONSHIP POINTS. The championships were annexed as follows: Senior.—M. Thomson, 25 points (the possible), C. O'Dowda 0% points, E. Ballantyne 5 points. Junior.—R. Aitken IS points, J. Ramson 10 points, J. Musker 5. Preparatory—D. Willis 11 points, R. List 8 points, N. Palmer and J. Cane each 5 points. OTHER EVENTS. Sacli Race; 60 entries.—First heat: B. Jones 1, D. Cliff 2; second heat: B. West 1, M. Held 2; third heat: E. White 1, C. Hasell 2; fourth heat, V .Harker 1, M. Healy 2. Final.—B. West 1, B. Jones 2, E. White 3. Sack Race, preparatory; 1!) entries.—First heat: P. Fltzhurbert 1, D. Clarke 2, B. James 3; second heat: N. Palmer 1, I. Lysons 2, H. George 3. Final.—P. Fitzherbert 1, I. Lysons 2, N. Palmer 3. Wet Weather Race; 34 entries—First heat: D. Brown 1, M. Smart 2; second heat: C. Palmer 1, K. Morris 2; third heat: C. Muskor 1, P. .Mason 2; fourth heat: E. McMillan 1, A> Collins 2. Final.—P. Mason 1, C. Musker 2, E. Palmer S. , Tortoisif Bicycle Race; 21 entries,—First heat: H. Thomson 1, R. Aitken 2; second heat: V. Fenwick 1, K. Shaw 2; third heat: M. Held 1. M. Benton 2. Final.—M. Reid 1, R. Aitken 2, M. Benton 3. Potato Race, junior; 32 entries—First heat: A, Aitken 1, J. Smith 2; second heat: J. Ramson 1, H. Clegg 2; third heat: M. Cameron 1, W. Mnco 2; fourih heat: E. Graham 1 M. Smart 2. Final.—E. Graham 1, M. Cameron 2, J. Ramson 3. Potato Race, senior; 48 entries—First heat: E. White 1, L. Ovondon 2; second heat: C O'Dowda 1, J. Auld 2; third heat: E. Ballantyne 1, B West 2; fourth boat: A. Collins 1, M. Bleaklcy and E. Orhcll, equal, 2; fifth heat: F. Cameron 1, J. llui'lo 2. Final— C. O'Dowda 1, ,1. Auld 2, B. West 3 Tin-owing Cricket Ball; 14 entries.—E Ballantyne (111 ft. Win.) 1, L. Ovemlon 2 G Burnett 3. Hopping Race, preparatory; 1.1 entries —N Palmer 1. P. Fitzherbert 2, C. Moyes 3, Three Legged Race, senior; 34' entries First heat: M. Reid and J Auld 1, A Fookcs I and N. Peach 2, M. Hooker and B. West 3; second heat: M. Thomson and V. Fenwick 1. F Cameron and E. White 2, M. Benton and I Auld 3. , Final.—M. Thomson and V. Fenwick 1, F Cameron ond E. White 2, M. Benton and I Auld 3. Three Legged Race, junior: 20 entries—First heat; K. Morris and W. Mace 1, E Graham and A. Olson 2, K. Shaw and M. Smart 3; second hoat: .7. Ramson and B. Sumner 1 si' North and I. Bithell 2, R. Day and C. Haseli Final.—A. Olson and E. Graham 1, W Mace and K. Morris 2, M Smart and K. Shaw 3 Egg and Spoon Race; 00 entries—First heat: M, Doivnes 1, B. Pltcalthly 2: second heatF.. White 1. K. Freeth 2; third heat: V. Fenwick 1, B. West 2; fourth heat; J. Hurlc 1, W: Downes 2; fifth heat: F. Cameron 1, B. Sumner 2; slxlh heat; L. Ovendon 1, N Peach 2; seventh heat: M. Hooker 1, M. Cameron 2. ' Final—V. Fenwick 1, V. West 2; B. Sumner 3. k Obstacle Baca: 44 <mtri«» —Titat tut' It

EMMMSMII ttlren 1, 0. McCallum 2: second heat: M. '">"> son 1. .T. Aula 2; third heat: E. BalB 1, A. Collins 2: fourth heat: L. OvenC. Heal 2; fifth heat: C. Muskor 1, ic'ron 2; sixth heat: H. Thomson 1, M. ....is 2; seventh heat: M. Sladden 1, M. .. nl-flnal— First heat: L. Qvendon ], R. Aitken 2; second heat: M. Thomson; third heat: E. Ballantyne 1, A. Collins 2, Final—E. Ballantyne 1, M. Thomson 2, B. Allium 3. Tin-end Needle Race; "" ' ■ - • fean Ramson and E. B and 0. McCallum 2: second heat: ,T. CllfT and M. Smart 1. A. Fookes and K. Smart 2; third heat: E. Ballantyne and A. Barnett 1, M. Reid and E. White 2; fourth heat: F Cameron and H. Penu 1; K. Wood and M. Whittle 2; af|h heat: M. Thomson and V. Fenwlclt 1, W. M»£e and K. Morris 2. Final— M Keid and E. While 1, C. Musker and E. Ballantyne 2, E. Palmer and 0. McCallum 3. j Hoop Race, preparatory; 8 entries.—-0. Firth 1, D. Willis 2, C, Moyes 3. Egg and Spoon R°— *— *"--• heat: B. List 1, 0. F Palmer 1, M. llawkes -, „. ..»..„„„ u . , Final.—R. List 1, D. Rennell 2, M. Mawkos 3 I Forms' Relay Race.—Vn. (G. Feuwick. M. Norton, and M. Thomson! 1, IVb. (A. Abraham, C. O'Dowda, M. Whittle. K. Wood! 2, IVa (It. Downes, M. Reld, B. West, E. White) 3. Seven teams started. Skipping Race, preparatory; 1 First heat: J. Cane 1, F. Nicholson 2, P. Fltzherbert 3:' second heat: K. Palmer 1, D. Willis 2. H.. George 3. Final.—D. Willis 1, N. Palmer 2, F. Nicholson 3. 50 Yards, tinder eleven; six entries.—C. loves 1, I. Lysons 2, L. McDlarmld 3. : 1, F. Washer and M. 2, 0. Firth and D. Willis 3. | Rein* Baoo.—Day drip (B. Aitkto, o, J»»y I

twtt C. O'Dowda, M. Seld, K. Wood, M. Thomson) l, boarders (F. Cameron, M. Cameron, B. West, Q. McCallum, H. Penn, A. Olson) 2. Old Girls Race; 11 starters—Miss M. Barnes 1, Miss Gibson 2, Miss F. Evans 3. Little' Visitors' Race; about 30 competed.— Boys: A. Willis 1, H. Christiansen 2; p'-ls: Molly Collins 1, Jean Morton 2, Joan Renuell