EKETAHUNA

Wairarapa Times-Age, 17 March 1941, Page 7

EKETAHUNA

HORSE SPORTS GATHERING AT ALFREDTON. (“Times-Age” Special.) There was an excellent attendance at the Alfredton Horse Sports on the Alfredton Domain on Saturday. Though the weather was overcast, the conditions were pleasant and a most successful gathering resulted. The horse events attracted large entries. the competition throughout being keen. A pleasing feature was the manner in which the president. Mr J. L. Heckler, and his energetic committee conducted the running of the programme which .was completed with a minimum of delay. The secretary, Mr R. G. Low, is to be complimented for the ' excellent service he gave. The various side shows and novelty stalls were well patronised. The announcements were made per the medium of Mr J. R. Berney’s address system and this was much appreciated by competitors and spectators alike. As a result of the meeting the Patriotic funds will benefit considerably. ' A successful dance was held in the Alfredton Hall in the evening. There was a big attendance of visitors. The music was supplied by Jack Barnes’s Orchestra and the duties of M.C. were carried out by Mr D. Smith. During the evening Mr Heckler returned thanks on behalf of the club to those present. Supper was provided. The results were as follow: —- Horse Events. Tilting: S. Smith 1; B. McGuinness 2; F. Meech 3. Turning (open): W. Meech 1; E. Olsen 2; M. Swanson 3. Turning (ladies): Miss P. Swanson 1; Miss M. Swanson 2; Mrs N. Meech 3. Turning (children): M. Swanson 1; P. Swanson 2; W. Olsen 3. Flag race (open): W. Meech 1; S. Smith 2; E. Olsen 3. Flag race (ladies): Miss M. Swanson 1; Miss P. Swanson 2; Miss P. Bennett 3. Best utility hack: C. Algie 1: S. Smith 2. Maiden hack: R. Low 1; D. Smith 2. Champion hack: C. Meredeth 1; R. Low 2. Best pony, 13.2 hands and under 14.2: Miss J. McGuinness 1; Miss M. Seymour 2; Miss A. Meredeth 3. Best pony under 13.2' hands: M. Swanson 1; E. Olsen 2; P. Swanson 3. Best child rider, 12yrs and under: K. Hartley 1: A. Seymour 2; M. Swanson 3. Best rider, 12yrs and under 15: J. McGuinness 1; M. Seymour 2; W. Olsen 3. Maiden jump: G. Higginson 1; Miss S. Napier 2; F. Hendrickson 3. Pony jump (under 13.2 hands): K. Hartley 1; W. Olsen 2; P. Swanson 3. Champion pony jump: J. McGuinness 1, K. Hartley 2; W. Olsen 3. Open jump: B. R. McGuinness 1; W. Meech 2; E. Olsen 3. Pony jump, under 14.2 hands: K. Hartley 1; J. McGuinness 2; W. Olsen 3. Orange competition: J. Hartley 1; S. Smith 2; R. Low 3. Consolation jump: W. Meech 1; D. Smith 2; S. Napier 3. Threading the needle: F. Meech 1; W. Meech 2; N. Swanson 3. Trophies for the horse events were won as follow: Herbert Rose Bowl (for maiden hunters): G. Higginson. Kebbell Memorial Cup and miniature (for best turned out mount in pony events): Miss M. Seymour. Southey Cup and miniature (for best turned out mount on ground): C. M. Meredeth. Heckler Cup and miniature (for most points in horse events): S. Smith. Wairarapa Horse Sports Federation ribbon for champion ' hack: C. M. Meredeth. Champion pony jump: Miss J. McGuinness. Open hunters' competition: B. R. McGuinness. Champion pony: Miss J. McGuinness. Miniature Cups for most points in children’s events: Joan McGuinness and K. Hartley, equal. Other Events. Married men’s race: J. Duncan 1; J. Perry 2; W. Malmo 3. Married ladies’ race: Mrs Berney 1; Mrs Pine 2; Mrs Hutchings 3. Chain-stepping, ladies: Miss Waipiha. Chain-stepping (men): S. McKay 1. Sheep weight guessing, men (carrect weight 10511bs): R. Dagg, 10511bs; ladies, Mrs E. Sinclair, 1051bs. BOWLING CLUB COMPETITION RESULTS. The competitions held by the Eketahuna Bowling Club resulted as follows: — Challenge Shield: J. Taylor beat W. Manser (challenger). 23/12. Inter-club games.—Gossling Stars (three juniors and a senior skip): The 100th game was played at Woodville between Woodville and Eketahuna last Saturday. The donor of the Stars, Mr Gossling was present. A very keen contest resulted. The Eketahuna rink won, the scores being, Bradley, Robinson, Rowden, W. Hooper (s),. Eketahuna, beat Russell, Retter. Anslow, Hawkes (s), Woodville, 28/11. Oxley Cup: The Eketahuna rink (holder) of the Oxley Cup was defeated on Saturday by a rink from Pahiatua. Scores: Hartley. Sedcole, Boyens, Petersen (s). Pahiatua, beat Taylor, Farrow, Richardson. Hornblow (s), Eketahuna. 36/18. Weekend rinks results: Bradley. Ramsay, F. Hooper, W. Hooper (s) beat Bowyer. Butcher, W. Green, Frederickson is). 42/10: F. Green. Brown, Taylor, Tolley (s) beat Manser Rowden. Holford, Fraser is), 22/15; Robinson. Raleigh, Ammunscn, Hornblow (s) beat Booth. Mountjoy (4), Payne (s), 18/16. PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH BOARD OF MANAGERS. At the monthly meeting of the Board of Managers of the Eketahuna Presbyterian Church a large amount, of ground work was finalised in regard to the proposed extension of Church activities in the district. The committee set up for this purpose reported on their previous meeting with neighbouring churches and their efforts had resulted in a definite move towards this objective. It was also decided to renovate and

paint the church at an early date. The Managers expressed the view that the Church was wholeheartedly behind the proposal of introducing the Bible in Schools Scheme to the Eketahuna School. It was decided to hold Harvest Thanksgiving Services to canvass for donations of produce. PLUNKET SOCIETY MONTHLY MEETING. At the monthly meeting of the Eketahuna sub-branch of the Plunket Society there were present IVlesdames C. E. Albrechtsen, Ives, N. Williams, S. Daniel, K. Marenzi and H. Higginson. Accounts amounting to £1 3s 6d were recommended for payment. A letter was received from the Eketahuna Athletic Club seeking the Board's co-operation in their patriotic effort. The committee agreed to the request. It was decided to hold the annual meeting on April 10.