GLADSTONE SPORTS

Wairarapa Age, Volume XXXII, Issue 10535, 23 January 1912, Page 4

GLADSTONE SPORTS

« _£ . A SUCCESSFUL MEETING. (By Our Special Reporter.) 'The Gladstone Exports Oub was favoured with excellent weather'" for tihe annual inee/cing, wiioh was held on Messrs J.,.and W. Strang's property, "Ulenside'j" l>esprte tb» many 1 counter attractions;, many of the athletje fra/bez-nity of MJasterton and gnu-rounding districts journeyed to the grounds, and were rewarded by ercelkujt entries in bath running and horse events. Each race -was despatched well up to time, and the various winners were frequently applauded far their efforts. The most interesting event otf the day was the Hunters' Competition, which attracted numerous entries, and the judges had a hard task in separating the prize-winners. The winner (Mr AAf Wilton's "SMria ..Maid") is a (handsome creature, and jumped iu very oleatn style. J. Lewer was the most successful runner, winning the 100 yards and maiden, and also the 440 yards handicap.-- Much credit is due to'the secretaries (Messrs A. Booth and J. Strang) whose comlbined services were appreciated, by both the public and the contestants. A llrunolieon booth was provided on the ground by Mr Sccrrar, and was well patronised. The Masterton South Brass Band were in attendance. ■Following were the results:— Open Maiden Kate.— Orr 1, Harris 2, Opie 3.. Orange Competition.- S. Miason ly TilsOn 2; Jensen 3. J220 Yiaird.s' Handicap Hurdles.— Hiarris 17yds, 1; Lewer 17yds], 2; Kihmnster 10yds, 3. CSgar and Umbrella Race.- -nX. Jensen 1, E. Mason 2. 100 Yards Handicap.— Lewer 6 yds, 1; White 6vds, 2; Kilminster 6 yds, 3. Thread the Needle Competition.— T, Bay 1, G. Sexton 2, J. Smell 3. iMaiden Jumping.— R. Strang's "St/ratton" 1. A. Wilton's "Sylvia Maid" 2, B. Raynor's "Rover" 3. 820 Yards Handicap.— Desmond 15yds, 1; Nvibane 20vds, 2 ; Kilminl ster 12yds 3! . ' Turning Competition.— J. Snell 1, E. Givmt 2. | Sheaf Pitching.— Sullivan 1, Prim-, sfliaw 2, Miehael 3. I Hiefh Jump.— Ravnor Csor) 1, Carroll (lan.) 2. ! Hunters' Competition.— R. Wil- I ton's "Svlvia Miaid" 1, W. Straw's "Caroline" 2, W. Strang's "Wainui" 3. 440 Yard* Handicap.— Lower 1, Kilmanster 2. M»-rri,«i 3. Stepping the Chain.— Miiss Saver 1, A. 10. Brmth 2, Nvfejme 3. Addition RiK-e.— j). Jensen 1, H. Jensen* 2. Oonsoladjon H«ndiea p.—,Buokeridjre (4-Tds) i, wihft* (r> ? ds) 3, m&TT is yds, 3. ■Sheep (iwmntr («on-«>cfc weight 311 1 lbs).— Misses (We Hooper (31011)8), e««din (310'lbs), and Mason (3121bi).