ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Waikato Times, Volume XXIII, Issue 1928, 13 November 1884, Page 2

ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Kihikihi. This meeting on Monday was unusually successful, fully 300 people being present, in spite of the threatening nature of the weather. All the events were well contested, thus showing the good judgment of the handicappers. Mr Sibley's band was in attendance, and played during the intervals between the races. The weather was threatening in the morning, and towaids midday it showed signs of clearing up, but in the afternoon the showers were heavy and frequent ; however, those present enjoyed themselves, and the races passed off without a hitch. The management reflects credit on the committee and the secretary, who did all in their power to facilitate the enjoyment of the visitors who ca-me from all paits of the district. The ball in the evening was most successful, it being well attended. Mr Sibley, of cour.se, furnished the music. The tollowing is a list of the events. Maiden Race, 150yds. —Carter, 1 ; S. J. Farrel, 2. Fi ve entries. Running, Hop, Step and Jump.— Julian, scratch, 42ft. Bin. ; Carter, 40ft. 'Jin., 2. Carter received one foot from Julian. Four entries. 100 yds Race.— Floyd, syds, 1 ; Canny, syds, 2. Six entries. Running High Jump. —Julian, scratch, sft. 4in., 1 ; Carter, 2. Six entries. 100 yds Race, for boys under 12.— Willie Kay, 1 ; Thomson, 2. Half Mile Race.— J. Farrell, 25yds, 1 ; Floyd, 10yds, 2. Eight entries. Vaulting with Pole.— Julian, scratch, Oft. 4in., 1 ; Kelly iGin.), Bft. lOin. 2. Three entries. Three-legged Race, 100 yards.— Corboy and McKeown, 10 yards 1 ; Julian and Emery, scratch 2. This was a very amusing race, the winners, two little boys under 12, winning by eight yards from two such athletes as Julian and Emery. These two youngsters won the three legged race last New Year's days. Putting the Stone.— Julian, scratch, 1 ; Marshal, lft. 2. Owing to a hea\y shower coming on just as this was finished every one went under cover, and on returning the committee forgot to tape the distance. The stone weighed about Kilbs ; 8 entries for this. 200 Yards Race.— J. Farrell, 5 yards, 1 ; Young, 5 yards, 1 ; 5 entries. Walking Match, 1 Mile.— Four started, but Richdale and Lawrence made the pace so hot after the first round, that the others dropped out. Lawrence, scratch, 1 ; Richdale, scratch, 2. Had there been another round Richdale would have been an ea"sy winner. 150 Yards Race for Boys' under 10.— Corboy, 10 yards, 1 ; McKeown, 10 yards, 2. Some of the boys (?) looked as if they had shaved for the occasion, but the two little fellows showed them the way in fine style, 7 entries. 100 Yards. Race for men over 40.— A Campball, scratch, 1 ; a native second 5 entries. Sack Race.— Kelly, 1. Maori Women's Race, 100 Yards, Ngamufcu, ] ; Helen, 2. Wrestling, catch as you can. — Tyrrell, 1 ; Miller, 2. There weie eight competitors, but most of them were like children in Tyrrell's hands, who is a very poweiful man, Miller bning the only man who gave him any trouble. Consolation Race, 130yds.— Canny, 1 ; Johnson, 2. All races except the maiden were handicaps. The athletic meetings for the last two or three years having proved so successful, it is probable they will be held annually for the future. I would suggest that there should be a membership fee, as by this means there would ba more certainty of getting money than by subscription. Aunt Sally was there, presided over by the renowned Mr A. Campbell and his faithful henchman Hoii. On one occasion the pipe waa knocked out of the old lady's mouth. The wily Alick was rather suspicious, as he thought he had effectually provided against this, but he found the pipe was about half-an-inch longer than tho old lady's nose, ->o he put a new and a larger none on, and the o\tra vacant joutlv*. in blissful ignoianco of the nasal alteration, went on investing their shillings, little knowing tlia 1 . it v,as a moral impossibility to break the pipe. " For ways that are dark, &c," — (Own Correspondent.)

Te Rahu. Another very pleasant athletic meeting W!iß hold at Ooutljai'd and Graham's Sawmills, on Saturday the Ist in-t. These -potts attracted a good many visitors from various parts of the district, about 150 people being present. Messrs Coulth.ird and Graham were the means of providing a really pleasant day's amusement, they very kindly showed those of the visitors who wished to inspect the mill, the uses of the nmohinery-*a great deal of which to meet the increase in business has just been imported were fully explained. An adjournment was then made to the course. The Te Awamutu band under Mr Sibley played during the day. The Mill band would have assisted but unfortunately Bapon do Blovvhard, the leader, was indisposed—to play. Tho following is a Jis,t of the events. 150 yds Maiden Race. — Baker, 1. Throwing Cricket Ball.— Baker (97yd«) 1. Four-pait .Race, 200yds.— Kelly, 1 ; Graham. 2. Putting tho Sliot.— Julian (28ft), 1 ; G. Graham (26ft lOln), 2. J-Mile Handicap. — Young and Floyd (6yds), dead heat. High Jump.— Graham, scratch (sft), 1 ; Kelly and Cowley, one inch behind, tied for second place. 100 yds Handicap,— Baker (9yds), 1. Six others started. 75yds Sack Race.— Kelly, 1 ; Emery, 2 ; Cowley, 3. 120 yds Hurdle Race. — Graham, 1. 150 yds Boys' Race. — Cunningham (scratch), 1 ; Cowley (3yds), 2. Vaulting wjth Pole.— Kelly, scratch (9ft. 6in,), 1 j Graham, 2 ; Baker, 3, Egg and Spoon raoe for ladles, — Miss Miller, 1. This was a very amusing race, The competitors had to hold a spoon out at arm's length with an egg in it, and run without dropping the egg. 150 yds- Handicap.— Julian, scratch, 1 ; Floyd, ?yds, 2. 14 started. 150 yds, Married Men's Race.— J. Graham, 1, l ? lvo started, Stockmans' Raoe for mill hands only, Owners up. The course was rather aborts, so that the horses could not extend themselves properly. Clements won this event. Grinning Through the Collars. — Several ambitious individuals tried to excel in this, i and the judge was at his wit's end to decide, when fopfcunatejy for him, Mr_ Beresford came to his resoue, No sooner did he look through the collar than three babies were seized with strong convulsions, and several small boys had to be plied with lollies and lemonade "ad lib" before they could be quieted. There could be no doubt, after this as to $he. winper. This untoward event oasj; a gloom over the remainder of the meeting. Consolation Race. — Young, 1, The tug-o'-war brought the proceedings to a close." " The men were so dispirited, owipg to the event related above, that they did not pnt forth their strength, consequently "Ihe P»b.le., was nof; broken, aa usual. Mr Gifford was sfcaster, Mr Cqult: hard judge, and Messrs Clements and Beresford handicappors. Old Aunt Sally was patronised freely during the day.— (Own Correspondent. *■

> The Refyrning Officer for Patctere Riding, Rako, County,: nptifle^ pjift; no> person been fleeted, an election tyilL^e bejd'on the 24tH December, Nomination) Will be received }j) till the BQth init.