DISTRICT SPORTS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 6 March 1939, Page 7

DISTRICT SPORTS

MAURICEVILLE CLUB’S FINE GATHERING KEEN CONTESTS ON SATURDAY. FULL LIST OF AWARDS. (“Times-Age” Special.) The Mauriceville District Sports Club held one of its most successful meetings in the past thirty years on Saturday. The weather was beautifully fine'and the gathering attracted a very large attendance. A high standard of performance was set throughout, particularly in the horse events. Mr J. Robertson, M.P., presented the club cup for the open jump to B. McGuinness, who won the trophy outright. Mr H. N. McGuinness in acknowledging Mr Robertson’s remarks said that he intended, on behalf of the family, to present another cup to replace the one his son had won. It was stated, however, that Mr S. Dawson had offered to donate a cup for the open jump. Mr H. Bennett, president of the club, thanked the competitors and all others who had contributed towards the success of the 'meeting. The results were as follows: — HORSE EVENTS. Flag competition (local): A. McDonald 1, G. Ousey 2, J. Pickering 3. Turning competition: H. George 1, S. Hay 2, J. Harris 3. Flag competition: H. George 1, B. McGuinness 2, S. Smith 3. Tilting the ring: J. Harris 1, H. George 2, B. McGuinness 3. Addition competition: J. Amos 1, P. Hunter 2, J. Pickering 3. Turning competition (ladies): Miss J. McGuinness 1, Miss J. Fowler 2, Miss B. Jury 3. Addition competition (ladies): Miss R. Jury 1, Miss P. Swanson 2, Miss J. Fowler 3. Maiden jump: Miss P. Bennett 1, Mrs McKay 2, P. Hunter 3. Open jump: B. McGuinness 1, H. George 2 and 3. Best hack: C. M. Meredith 1 and 3, Miss Barton 2. Pony jump (under 14.2 hands): K. Hartley 1, Woolsen 2, J. Amos 3. Best child’s pony (under 12.2, hands): M. Swanson 1, P. Percy 2, R. Meredith 3. Best child’s pony (under 14.2 hands): J. Meredith 1, N. Thompson 2, C. Skill 3. Flag competition (16 years and under) : W. Olsen 1, P. Swanson 2, H. McDonald 3. Turning , competition (13 years ana under): C. Skill' 1, M. Swanson 2, J. McGuinness 3. Addition competition (16 years and under): C. Skill 1, L. Harris 2, P. Swanson 3. Pony jump (13.2 hands and under). W. Olsen 1, K. Hartley 2, P. Swanson 3. • ■ 7 Medley competition: J. Meredith 1, R. McKenzie 2, R. Meredith 3. Consolation jump: C. Meredith 1, H. George 2, R. Low 3. Best* child rider (13 years and under): C. Skill 1, J. McGuinness 2, W. Olsen 3. / ■ Orange competition: S. Hay 1, R- McKinstry 2, J. Harris 3. Rescue race: R. McKinstry 1, J. Amos 2 J Harris 3. ’ Thread the needle: R. McKinstry 1, J. Amos 2, J. Harris 3. ATHLETIC EVENTS. 100 yards (local): A. Larsen 1, G. Gregory 2. 100 yards (open): Russell 1, Cameron 2, Wyeth 3. ’ 220 yards: J. Wickens 1, C. Wyeth 2, E. Meurk 3. 440 yards: Meurk 1. Sellar 2, Wyeth 3. One mile: Wyeth 1, Gregory 2, R. Falloon 3. Hop, step and jump: McKay 1, Meurk 2. Long jump: Wilson 1, Ruakere 2. CHILDREN’S EVENTS. District primary schools’ relay: Mauriceville A 1, Hastwell A 2, Kopuaranga A 3. • 50. yards (boys): D. Thompson 1, H. Thompson 2. ■ 50 yards (girls): F. Jermy 1, L. Nelson 2. 75 yards (boys): M. Russell 1, N. Cottle 2. x _ 75’ yards (girlp): E. Dick 1, I. Smith "100 yards (boys): M. Russell 1, E. Kenny 2. 100 yards (girls): D. Broadbent 1, P. Ross 2. . -r.-r.-O 440 yards walk: I. Bain 1, B. Bam 2, L. Heckler 3. Half mile cycle: C. Godden 1, RBray 2, H. Cottle 3. . Three-legged race (boys and 1 girls). R. Miller and N. Cottle 1, T. Grovenor and S. Jermy 2. COMPETITIONS. Chain stepping: Men, Mr .Crozier 1. Ladies, Miss Una Larsen 1. Ladies’ nail driving: Mrs J. Berney 1, Mrs G. Dagg 2. Weight judging: Men, L. Russell 1, J. West 2. Ladies, Mrs L. Roband 1, Miss D. Quinn 2. Pillow fight: A. McKay 1, S. McKay ENJOYABLE DANCE. The Mauriceville hall was crowded to the doors on Saturday night when the District Sports Club held a dance as a wind-up to one of the most successful meetings it has ever held. Excellent music was provided and the usual high standard was set in the supper arrangements. . The winners of the special prizes were as follow: — Tildesley Cup, Miss P. Bennett. Bird Rose Bowl: C. Skill. Stewart Campbell Cup- W. Olsen. Club Cup: B. McGuinness. Harris Cup: W. Olsen. O’Neill Cup: C. Skill. Heckler Cup: R. McKinstry and H. George, equal, 1.