DISTRICT SPORTS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 4 March 1940, Page 7

DISTRICT SPORTS

MAURICEVILLE GATHERING HORSE AND OTHER EVENTS. I , COMPLETE LIST OF I PRIZE-WINNERS. i ("Times-Age” Special.) ii The Mauriceville District Sports Club held a most successful meeting on ; Saturday on a new ground lent by Mr . I. D. Cameron. The suitability of the ground was favourably commented upon by spectators and competitors. Although other attractions caused a falling off in attendance there was a large gathering of competitors. A lengthy programme was decided without a hitch, due to the good work ol all officials. Mr F. Tildesley and the horse steward and the secretary, Mr J. C. Bennett, besides all officials, deserve every credit for the success of the meeting. Mr B. R. McGuinness’s Scout was successful in winning the open jump and taking the new Dawson Cup. The points competitions were won by Mi J. Henson, Miss P. Swanson and Miss M. Swanson. Mr Henson won the Heckler Challenge Cup from Mr H. George, who had held it for several years. Results are as follow: Turning competition, local: lan Macdonald 1: W. H. Cheetham 2; B. Kerr 3. Turning competition: J. Harris 1; J. Henson 2; P. O'Brien 3. Flag competition: H. George 1; J. Henson 2; E. Olsen 3. Tilting the ring: R. Low 1; H. George 2; J. Henson 3. Orange competition: H. George 1; J. Henson 2; R. Low 3. Addition competition: J. Henson 1; H. George 2: P. O’Brien 3. Thread the needle: M. Speedy 1; F. McKinstry 2; H. George 3. Rescue race: J. Henson 1: P. O'Brien 2: J. Harris 3. Maiden jump: D. Smith 1; J. Harris 2: J. Henson 3. Open jump: B. McGuinness 1; P. Tilson 2; N. Speedy 3. Consolation jump: Mrs R. Hood 1: E. Olsen 2; H. George 3. Best hack: C. Meredith 1; P. Tilson 2; B. McGuinness 3. Addition competition, ladies: Miss P. Swanson 1; Miss P. Bennett 2; Miss N. Thomson 3. Turning competition, ladies: Miss P Swanson 1; Mrs R. Hood 2; Miss S. Bennett 3. Thread the needle, ladies: Miss N. Thomson 1; Mrs R. Hood 2. Pony Events. Under 16. Jony jump: Joan McGuinness 1; K. Hartley 2; W. Higginson 3. Flag competition: Q. Schofield 1; O. Stevens 2; B. Ryan 3. Addition competition: P. Swanson 1: M. Swanson 2; K. Hartley 3. • Best child's pony: J. Meredith 1; J. McGuinness 2; P. Swanson 3.

Under 13. Pony jump: K. Hartley 1; W. Olsen 2; M. Swanson 3. Turning competition: M. Swanson 1; P. Swanson 2; B. Ryan 3. Best child rider: W. Olsen 1; O. Stevens 2; K. Hartley 3. Best child’s pony: M. Swanson 1; R. Meredith 2; Q. Schofield 3.

Other Events. Weight judging, men: R. McGovern; ladies: Mrs R. A. Cameron. Ladies' nail driving: Mrs J. Berney 1; Mrs McGuinness 2. Chain stepping, men: F. G. Wrigley; ladies: Mrs McGuinness. The winner of the cake raffle was Mr Harold Bennett. Athletic Events. 100yds local: G. Rankere 1: I. Neilsen ~ 100yds: M. Wilson 1; E. Meurk 2. 220yds: Meurk 1; McCormack 2. 440yds: McCormack 1; E. Meurk 2. Hop, step and jump: G. Gregory 1: McCormack 2. Long jump: M. Wilson 1; G. Rankere 2. Highland Dancing. Under 16. ' | Fling: Edna Corlett 1; L. Corlett 2. | Sheantrubhias: Edna Corlett 1; L. Corlett 2. Sword dance: Edna Corlett 1. Irish jig: Edna Corlett 1: J. Sexton

Under 12. Fling: C. Creighton 1: J. Ryan 2. Hornpipe: J. Ryan 1: P. Saunders 2. Irish jig: J. Ryan 1; P. Saunders 2. Under 10. Fling: P. Nelson 1. Children’s Events. District Primary Schools relay: Haslwclls A 1; Mauriceville A 2; Hastwells B 3. 50yds, boys: D. Burt 1; D. Thomson 2; R. McArley 3. 50yds. girls: J. Donovan 1: N. Cheetham 2; M. Smart 3. 75yds, boys: T. Governor 1: N. Cottle 2; E. Kenny 3. 75yds, girls: H. Macdonald 1; J. Childs 2: E. Dick 3. 100yds boys: T. Governor 1; W. Baine 2; I Larsen 3. 100yds, girls: D. Broadbent 1; E. Dick 2; J. Childs 3. 440yds walk boys 15 and under: E. Kenny 1: R. McArley 2; C. Wilkin 3. Skipping race girls 10 and under: D. Casley 1: A. Larsen 2; I. Nagle 3. SPORTS DANCE GATHERING IN EVENING. A most successful dance was held in the evening, a large number being pre-| sent. Mr E. Meurk and Mr J. Baine capably carried out the duties of M.'sC The Blue River Band supplied excellent music. Supper was served by f hard-working ladies' committee, convened by Mrs W. H. Bird. The suppot room and tables were tastefully decorated with the club colours, green and gold. Mr Bird thanked all who had sc willingly helped in making the function such a success.