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LABOR AT PLAY.

THE ANNUAL GATHERING. SPORTS AT WESTERN PARK. The third annual sports and picnic conducted under the auspices of the Taranaki Workers' Council was held at Western Park, New Plymouth, yesterday. Showery weather in the morning and a bleak wind throughout the day made matters uncomfortable for both spectators and competitors. The various events filled fairly well, but, as was to be expected in view of the weather conditions, there was not a large crowd of onlookers. A number of selections by the 4th Battalion Regimental Band, contributed to the enjoyment of those present, and another item which was much appreciated was a display of physical drill by a squad of boys from the New Plymouth High School. Under their instructor (Mr. F. J. Eggleton) they gave a very creditable exhibition. The officials in charge of the gathering ably fulfilled tteir respective duties. They were as follows: Judge, Mr. C. H. Fielding; time-keeper, Mr. F. C. Ferry; handicappers, Messrs. A. and E. L. Humphries; starter, Mr. A. L. Humphries. An energetic committee was headed by Mr. G. T. Scott (chairman), and Mr. G. Brabyn (hon. secretary). The results of the events are as follow: — Relay race (primary schools).—Central (T. Taunt, S. Smith, N. Beals, J. Maxwell) 1, Bell Block 2. Half-mile cycle race (open).—L. G. Coleman (60yds) 1, A. C. Epping (55yds) 2. Nine started. Time, Imin. 36sec. One mile cycle race (open).—L. G. Coleman (120yds) 1, A. J. Coleman (scr) 2. Nine started. Time, 3min. 51sec. One mile and a half cycle race (open).— D George (120yds) 1, A. .1. Coleman (scr) 2. Five started. Time, 4min. 35sec. Boys' half-mile cycle race.—L. G. Coleman (scr) 1, P. Burrows (25yds) 2. Time, Imin. 50sec. Boys’ one mile cycle race.—-E. G. Coleman (scr) 1, P. Burrows (55yds) 2. Time, 4min. 2 5 sec. Boys' half-mile walk. —Douglas Carter 1. Percy Boulton 2. 100 yards (open).—B. Wilson (7yds) 1, J. Tuku (7yds) 2. Time, Usee. Single ladies’ race.—Miss F. Worn 1. 220 yards (open).—J. Tuku (14yds) 1, B Wilson (15yds) 2. Five started. 440 yards (open).—J. Tuku 1, T. Mather 2. Four started. Time, 55sec. Two unile cycle race.—A. J. Coleman 1, W. J. Sharrock 2. Three competitors. Time, 8 min. 30sec. 120 yards hurdles.—B. Wilson (16yds) 1, J. O'Byrne (16yds) 2. Five competitors. Time, lOsee. Relay race. —“Cockies' ” team (Vickers, Wilson. Mather and Falwasser) 1. vVatersiders (Arnott, Tuku, Iti, and G. Broughton) 2. Boys’ race (16 and under). —A. Woodham 1, Sampson 2. About twenty-five competitors. Youths’ race.—E. Oliver 1, G. Cavaney 2. Married ladies’ race.—Mrs. Falwasser 1. Bandsmen’s event. —F. Morris 1, D. Owens Ladies’ nail driving competition.—Mrs. C. Woodham. Conunitteemen’s race.—R. Brabyn 1, H. Hedley 2. A baby competition (raffle) was conducted during the day, and the draw resulted as follows: —First ‘ competition : Patty Lloyd (Hawera) 1, Mabel Brabyn 2. Second competition : Harry Wheeler 1, Gerald Wood 2. The day was concluded by a dance Veld in the Coronation Hall last night, which was largely patronised. Music was supplied by the workers’ orchestra, and those present «oe&t an enjoyable Um«.

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Taranaki Daily News, 25 October 1921, Page 6

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513

LABOR AT PLAY. Taranaki Daily News, 25 October 1921, Page 6

LABOR AT PLAY. Taranaki Daily News, 25 October 1921, Page 6

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