OHINGAITI annual FIXTURE

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 83, Issue 37, 14 February 1939, Page 10

OHINGAITI annual FIXTURE

SPORTS AND STEER-RIDING HIGHLAND DANCING EVENTS (Ow n Correspondent). OHINGAITI, Feb. 13. The 21st. annual fixture of the above club, held on the property of Chas. Mclntyre, Esq., proved one of the most successful in the history of the club. The success for which is mainly due to the capability and efficiency of the club’s officials in organising and controlling the various events and to the fact that the day was fine, this being in great contrast to the previous four years’ meetings, when inclement weather tended to mar the day's entertainment. Approximately a thousand spectators gathered to witness the varied programme of cycling, running, axemen’s, horse and Highland dancing events and last but not least the ever popular steer riding. The Hunterville Pipe Band was in attendance, also Borham’s public address system, which was of great assistance to the officials and the general public. The club’s secretary, Mr. F. Fulton, reported excellent entries in all events and keen competition was a factor of the day. The thanks of the club arc due to those members who assisted to make the day a success and to the officials who acted as judges. One incident that was regretted by ■JI present was that of the fall of Mr. Allen Bull’s horse Creamy (aged 24 years), which was killed instantly when it fell and sustained a broken neck whilst competing in the open pony jump. The rider. Master Mac Bull, fortunately received no injury. The steer riding, a major attraction of t uay. proven as thrilling and exciting as in the past and resulted in a tie for first place, Messrs. R. Osborne (Ohingaiti) and H. M. Blunden (Halcombe) being the successful riders, with Henery (Taihape) third. The winning riders each re-rode to decide the issue, but the judge, Mr. J. J. Waller, declared each rider equal. The sheep guessing competition was won by Mr. Frank Russell (Ohingaiti), w hose guess of 1391 b. was the correct weight. Messrs. L. Henderson, J. R. Ellery and Edwards tied for second place and in the draw, J. R. Ellery was successful, thereby winning “Wonder Mineral Lick” and trough, valued at £2 10s, donated to the club by the Wonder Mineral Lick Co., whose representative. Mr. Granville Smith, and his three daughters, by their assistance, greatly increased the popularity of the competition. The clubis annual dance was held in lhe evening and the Memorial Hall was thronged with dancers. Music was supplied by the “H. and P.” orchestra (Kimbolton). Dancing was continued until midnight, when this enjoyable function brought to a close a very pleasant and successful day. Following are the results of lhe various events on the day’s programme: Running; Events 100 Yards Handicap.—R. Wing 1, K. Coles 2, L. Moss 3. 220 Yards Handicap.— L. Moss 1, K. Coles 2. R. Wing 3. 440 Yards Handicap.—K. Coles 1, L. Moss 2, L. Haycock 3. 880 Yards Handicap.—J. Christopher 1. L. Haycock 2, N. Brooks 3. One-mile Handicap.—W. Hill 1, H. Button 2, J. Christopher 3. Ladies' 100 Yards Handicap (Mr. W. N. Watson’s special trophy).—T. Denton 1, J. Bush 2, M. Bush 3. Ladies’ 75 Yards Handicap (special trophyi. T. Denton 1, J. Bush 2, M. Bush 3. Cycling Events Half-mile Cycle Handicap.- G. W. Allen 1, F. Graham 2, E. Gibbs 3. One-mile Cycle Handicap.—F. Graham 1, K. Kelly 2, E. Gibbs 3. Two-miie Cycle Handicap.—K. Kelly 1, F. Graham 2, J. Ellery 3. Half-mile Cycle Handicap (local boys under 15 years).—S. McCullough 1, I. McDonald 2, A. McCullough 3. Half-mile Cycle Handicap (local girls under 15 years).—Pat McKnight I, Pat Mercer 2. Axemen’s Events Handicap Chop (12in. block).—M. Thompson 1, J. McKenzie 2, W. McClintock 3. Ohingaiti Handicap Chop (12in. block). —M. Thompson 1, W. McClintock 2, O. Beck 3. Double-handed Sawing (two cuts). — J. Wright and mate 1, E. Torry and mate 2. C. T. Organ and mate 3. Single-handed Sawing (one cut).— J. McKenzie 1. C. T. Organ 2, M. Lockyer 3. Horse Events Open Pony Jump (14.2 hands and under*. -J. Goodwin’s Rajah 1, E. Wright's King 2, W. Griffin’s Stylish Lady 3. Maiden Leaping Compel it ion.—Miss P. Fergusson’s Gipsy 1, E. Wright’s I Mavourneen 2, E. Wright's Rose of Tralee 3. Open Leaping Competition. R. [Hartley's Snowstorm 1, W. Griffin’s [Stylish Lady 2, E. Wright’s King 3. Highland Events Highland Fling (16 years and under*.—Dorothy McLean 1, Gloria Moss 2, Joan Lynch 3. Sailor's Hornpipe (16 years and under). —Dorothy McLean 1, Betty Simpson 2, Adela Follas 3. Irish Jig (open).—Dorothy McLean 1, June Scott 2, V. Anderson 3. Sword Dance (open).—June Scott 1, Dorothy McLean 2, Betty Simpson Highland Fling (open).—June Scott 1. Dorothy McLean 2, Gloria Moss 3. Juvenile Dancing Highland Fling (7 years and under). -June Burston 1, John McMillan 2, N. May 3. Highland Fling (10 years and under) —Lorna Hipworth 1, Mavis Gannaway 2, Isabel Anderson 3. Highland Reel (10 years and under). —Mavis Gannaway 1, Lorna Hipworth 2, Isabel Anderson 3. Sean Truibhas (10 years and under). —Lorna Hipworth 1, Isabel Anderson 2, Peggy Turner 3. Highland Fling (10 years and under, local competition only).—Yvonne Me-

Guckin 1, Nadia Dalziell 2, Joan Dalziell 3. Highland Fling (14 years and under) —Gloria Moss 1, Joan Lynch 2, V. Anderson 3. Sailor's Hornpipe (14 years and under). —Eileen Hawke 1, Joan Ralph 2, Jean Newoprt 3. Irish Jig (14 years and under). — Jean Newport 1, Joan Ralph 2, Gloria Moss 3. Sword Dance <l4 years and under). —Gloria Moss 1, Joan Lynch 2, D. Waller 3. Consolation Highland Fling (local). —Betty Mclntyre 1, Heather McDonald 2, Dawn Dalziell 3. Highland Fling (12 years and under, local).—Yvonne McGuckin 1, Nadia Dalziell 2, Elva McDonald 3. Irish Jig (12 years and under).— I Jean Newport 1, Mavis Gannaway 2, Lorna Hipworth 3. Miscellaneous Boys’ Race (14 years and under). — A. Mortland 1, T. Wright 2, P. Gibbs 3. Girls’ Race (14 years and under).— K. Heney 1, E. Conner 2, J. Bush 3.