WOODBURY ATHLETIC CLUB’S SPORTS.

Temuka Leader, Issue 1968, 12 November 1889, Page 2

WOODBURY ATHLETIC CLUB’S SPORTS.

Judge— D. Macdonald. Starter — F. Macdonald. Secretary F. R. Flalman, jun. flandicatpbr —T. McAnliffe, Stewards—J. H. Dean, J. Scott, W. Radford, R. Micdonald, G. Rae, F. R, Flalman, and F. Macdonald. These sports took place in the Woodbury Domain yesterday. In marked contrast to last year the weather on this occasion was beautifully fine, the heat of the sun being tempered by an easterly breeze which, however, was rather strong at times. There was a fair attendance of the public, a large proportion ladies. The course was a great improvement on last year’s, as during the interval the club have had It ploughed :up and harrowed. It is a quarter of a mile round, and is capable of being made into a really good running track. The officials worked well throughout the day, and everything passed off without a hitch. Mr MoAuliffa ie‘ to be congratulated on hia handicaps, as the 1 finish in each race was very close, Mr F. Macdonald discharged his duties of starter, and Mr D. Macdonald ■ those of judge very efficiently. Mr J. Riordan had the refreshment booth, and appeared to do a very good trade. Results: 100 Yards Flat Race-First prize, 20«; second, 10s, J. Bryan, 3yds ... ... 1 J. W. Radford, scr ... 2 J. Kenningtori, 7yds ... 3 H. Wakely, 4 yards, also started. The men got away to a rather poor start,: Radford hungiag on his mark. Biyan had the race well in hand the whole way and ran With judgment, winning easily. Konnington and Wakely had a struggle: for third place. All four men finished in' a cluster. Time, ll^aeco. 220 Yards Hurdle Race—First prize, 30a; second, 15i. A. J. Shallard, lOjds: .1] J. W. Radford, scr ... 2 H. Wallis,:Byda .... ... . 3; | J. Scott, scratch, ,was the only other; competitor,' The ;fpar went away to a: splendid start, but Shallard proved, too good for them. Radford made a game effort to catch the loader, but was unable to do so, Shallard winning by about twe yards, Wallis and Scott a poor third; and fourth. Time, Running High Jump—First prize, 20a; second, 10s. J. Henoy, 4in. (oft liu) ... 1 A. McKay, 3in , ... ... 2 J. Scott, 4in ... F. Taylor, 4m, also competed. This proved a very interesting event, Heney and McKay making a good : struggle for it, McKay’s handicap proved too much for him, and he had to give place to the veteran. ; . _ 440 Yards Flat Race— First prize, 40s ’; second, 15s. J. Bryan, 10yds ... ... 1 J. W. Radford, scratch ... 2 A. J. Shallard, 14yda ... 3 H. Coles, syds ;, B. T. Evans, 16yds 5 W. Rae, 18yds, also started. The men again got away to a splendid start. At the back of the course Shallard went to the front, but at the home turn Bryan took command, and was never headed, Radford beating Shallard for second place after a good struggle. Time, 59£sec. Vaulting With Pole—Frafc prize, 20s; second, 10s. • F. Macdonald, scr, (9ft 1i0).., 1 A. McKav, 12m ‘ 2 J. Scotl, 18ft... ... ... 3 This was a gift to Macdonald.

200 Yards Flat—First prize, cruet stand, presented by Messrs,E. Reece and Sons, Christchurch. J. W. Radford, #cr. ... ... • 1 J. Scott, 9yda. ... ... 2 B. T. Evans,; 10yds , 3. . These were the only starters. Radford passed Scott a few yards fronrhome, and won by about half a yard. Time, 23sec. 120 Yards Boys’ Race— First prize, 10a; second, sa. J. Macdonald... ... ... 1 J. langney 2 L. Taylor ... ... 4;. 3 Five started. This was a splendid race among ths little fellows, Macdonald winning by about an inch. Time, 15l*ec. 200 Yards Flat Race— First prizs, 20« ; second, 10s. J, Bryan, 7yds 1 J. Scott, Byds 2 J. W. Radford, sor 3 W, Rae, 4yds, and J. Kenniogtoo, 15yds, also started. Bryan won., easily, Scott securing second place after a good straggle with Radford. Tima, 22§sec. Hor, Step, and Jump —First prizs, 20s; second, 10s. J. Heney, 15in (39ft 10in) ... 1 F. Macdonald, 18« n (38ft A. McKay, sor. (37ft) ... 3 These were the only competitors, Heney’s second jump of 38ft 7in was never beaten. 88® Yards Flat Race— First prize, 40s ; second, 15s. B. T. Evans, 30yds 1 A. J. Shallard, 35yds ... 2 , J. Scott, ecr, ... ... ... 3 R. Kennedy, 10yds, and W. Brinkman, 30yds, also started. Shallard held the lead till the home turn, when Evans, who ran a very game race, passed him, and was never caught, winning by four or five yards, Scott several yards behind Shallard. Time, 2rain 19|sec. 100 Yards Siamese Race— First prize, 10a; second, ss, Bliaaett and Shallard... ... 1 Parkes and Hay 2 . The Consolation was won by W. Rae.

A man named Peter Key, for some years barman of the Duke of Edinburgh Hotel, Wellington, died suddenly early on Saturday morning. He was apparently in his usual health the preyious night. It is believed he suffered from heart disease. A public meeting of those opposed to Home Eule for Ireland was held on Friday night, at Auckland. Admission was by free ticket only. 'The chairman, Mr E. C, Bartow, explained that the step was a defensive one, owing to the visit of the Irish delegates. Amongst the speakers were Sir W, Fox, the Eev, J. Bathers and others. Eesolutions deprecating all projects for the establishment of a separate Parliament in Ireland, as detrimental to the interests of that country and, tending to the disintegration of tbe British Empire, were passed by a very large majority.