MASTERTON HOMING PIGEON CLUB.

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10049, 21 May 1910, Page 6

MASTERTON HOMING PIGEON CLUB.

The above club has just completed its 1910 racing programme, and the points obtained by the numbers through both the young and old bird races are as follows:—J. Bradbury, old bird races 26, youjg bird races 14, grand aggregate 40; J, Dixon, 26, 4, 30: H. Wilton, 11, 8, J9; H. Lett 11, 4. 15; W. Hear 3, 12, 15; J. Syverston 6, 8, 14. A. Miller 4, 10, 14, W. Drake 1, 10. 11; E. Fhnagan 3, 3, 6; If. Billington 5, 0, 5; A. Ward 0, 3, 3; J. Winchester 1, 0, L

Several members dirt cot scare in either old or young bird races. Mr J. Bradbury whs a Sold medal far first in the youi'g bird oggrsgate, and one for first in the main aggreeate, while J, Dixon anri I-I. Wilton each win a gold medal for second and third place respectively, in the grind aggregate. Mr A. Miller wins the gold medal for highest velocity in young bird races, and Mr J. Syverston the trophy for the 1910 Dtrby; W. Hoar the young bird championship, J. Bradbury, the Old Bird Championship, and a special prize for winning the race flown under the most unfortunate weather coud'tions. W. Hoar also wins the trophy for the highest velocity for old bird races, which wa3 also the fastest put up for the season. On Thursday next the Ladies' Bracelet race will take place. About a hui;drel nominations have been received. The bangle and second prize, which has been kindly donated by Mr A. Henderson will be on view at his premises, Queen on Saturday, and following days.