MAURICEVILLE ATHLETIC CLUB.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume XVI, Issue 5215, 28 December 1895, Page 2

MAURICEVILLE ATHLETIC CLUB.

ANNUAL GATHERING.

Officers: President, Mr Guilder Gnnderson J M vice-presidents, Messrs J, F, Heokler and fit 0; H. Smith; secretary, Mr Geo, Frank- M lin ; treasurer, Mr Gunder Ganderaon; ■ judges, Messrs J. Oleeson, 0. Brooks, 0. ; H, Smith, P, Glecson, H, 0. Peterson, P, w Kummer, B. Carroll, Q. Gundereon, J, ' fottiss | handieappers, Messrs P, and J. Gleeson, It. Carroll; starter, Mr R, Brooks; auditors, Messrs Quinn and Kennedy, " r

Tho annual sports of the Mauriceville Athletic Club were held' yesterday, The day, excepting tho heat, was everything that could be desired for the occnsion, and everyone present seomSd to thorouhgly enjoy themselves. All the events wore contested in a most friendly The sawing competitions-and tiff wrestling were about tho most popular events of the day, with the exception, perlmps, of tho committee's handicap, which was won by Mr Guilder Gunderson the popular and energetic president of the club. The llauriceville handicap was a comparatively easy thingfor A. Edmonds, who was in grand running form, and no one could be found to tackle Mr F. Kummer for the. heavy-weight wrestling match. All the officers and committeo worked hard to mako matters run smoothly and successfully, and in this they thoroughly succeeded. Mr Gunder Gunderson, the president, and Mr G. Franklin, the secretary, deserve every praise for their efforts in making the meeting a success. Mr Pelling, of the Eketahuna Hotel, had the publican's booth, aud Mr Williams, tho Mauricoville baker, had a luncheon and refreshment booth, Mr Williams' arrangements wore first-class', aud if he keeps up tho same degree of excellence lie will soon establish himself a public caterer. Gray, of Eketahuna, was in atteSJJf ance, but his services were not called into requisition. Tho Greytown Brass Band played somo excollent music, which added much to the pleasure of tho day. There were about 400 people present. Following are the results of contests:—

MAIDEX 11ACE. 120 yds, First prize 30s, second 10s. A. Palmer 1 11. Jlunro 2 0. Ilnnson 3 I'IIIiOWING HEAVY HAMMER. First prize 20s, second 10s, W.F.Day 1 A. Palmer 2 MAUHICEVUI.F, HANDICAP. ■ Ist event. 100 yds. A.Edmonds, liyds ~1 J.C.Johnston, 2yds .. ~ 2 A, J. Wakoford, syds ~ ~ 3 uor, step AND JUMP. First prize 15s, sooondSs, C. 11. Williams, 41ft 7in ~ 1 Jaro, 41ft ojiu 2 4H HANDICAP 11U1IDLE HACE, (Fivo hurdles, 3ft 6iu.) First prizo 20s, second 10s. A. J, Wnkcford, 3yds,, l L. Hunter, 7yda .. „ 2 HANDICAP WALKING HACK, 1 mile. First prize 20s, second 10s. L. Heatley l O. Hnibcrg 2 JIAUIIICEVIIiIiE HANDICAP, 2nd event. 220 yards. A. Edmonds ,1 A, J, Wnkcford 2 J. C. J. Johnston .. ~3 HUXXING I,OXO JUMP, First prize 20s, second 10s. Jaro 1 C. H. Williams 2 S:K" io } STANDING I.OXG JUMP, J. Glccson, 9lt BJitt ~ 1 Jaro, Oft (Win i Gift I,S* KACE, under H years. First prizo 7s (id, second 2s Oil. A, Hillas 1 E, Petersen 2 JIAUISICEYILLE HANDICAP, . 1 3rd event, 440 yds. A. Edmonds ] A. J. Wakclord 2 G. Hansen 3 WRESTMNG MATCH, (Cumberland stylo), for light-weights, Iht 71b and under. First prize 30s, second 15s, W.McDonald ~ 1 E, Qunther 2 ONE Mll,li HANDICAP, First prizo 40s, second 20s, 11, Carroll, scr l P. Morteoscn,3oyds ~2 SKIPPING MATCH KOIt GIRLS. First prize 7s 6d, second 2s Gd, JlissSyvcrson i Miss J. Carroll 2 RUNNING IIICU JUMP. First prize 15s, second ss. Jaro 0.11. Williams 2 I.OCAIi HANDICAP. 120 yds, First Prizo 30s, second 15s. E.Rose,. .. ~ ~ i J.Blado

POTTING THE KIOSK. First Prize 20s, second 10s. A F. Kumrner ~ ~ 1 * Jaro ~ 2 ' OLD MEN'S BACH. Ovcr4s years. Prizo2os.' H, Eagle COMMITTEE HANDICAP, . G. Gimderscc, 30vds ~ .. l li, Carroll CONSOLATION HANDICAP. 220 yds. Prize 30a. L, Hunter, 4yds ~ i L. Humphries, scr. ~ ~2 ' TWO-MKX SAWING COMPETITION. First prize, £2; second prize, Mr Mandel's Christmas hamper; Sykes and Kesttup .. ~ l NeilsenandMortensen,. 2 SINGLE SAWING COMPETITION. First prize 30s j second prize, Mr Tucker's Ohrietmas hamper, Geo, Thomas i WRESTLING JIATCII, There was only one entry for this event.