HINDS GYMKHANA

Ashburton Guardian, Volume 68, Issue 143, 30 March 1948, Page 5

HINDS GYMKHANA

Record Attendance ALL THE FUN OF THE FAIR A record number of spectators attended the Hinds gymkhana yesterday and thoroughly enjoyed a day packed with varied events, ranging from tlie Hinds Cup trotting race to a baby show. The gate takings amounted to over £l5O compared with last year’s record of £l2O. The day was line and sunny, though a strong wind prevailed. The programme began with the children’s running races and then ran through almost every conceivable type of event associated with gymkhanas. .During the greater part of the day several evenio were being staged at the same time in the ring, while trotting races were held on Miss J. Cuff’s six furlong track, adjacent to the grounds, and Highland dancing was conducted on a platform next the secretary’s office. Sheep dog trials followed the trotting events.. Athletes from Christchurch provided many exciting finishes, and some very good times were recorded considering the strong wind. The track was in excellent order. J. Oakley’s mile in 4mins. ■ 45secs, from scratch, was an outstanding effort. Mrs J. McQuilkin’s ikaroa scored a popular win in the Hinds Cup, the main trotting even of the day. Ikaroa started from 24 yards behind. Cyclists ‘ from all over the county took part in the events staged by the Tinwald Cycling Club, and thrills, spills, and close finishes abounded. The Ashburton Motor-Cycle Club members provided a real thrill in a track race. The track with corners not banked, was hardly suitable for speeding, but the riders took risks in plenty. There was one spectacular crash, but the rider-, undeterred, mounted his machine again and finished in third place. ~ _ .' The judge, Miss J. Welch, M.R.A.D., stated that the standard of dancing was excellent, and the large number of entries showed the interest taken in competitive dancing. Festive Spirit The novelty events provided outstanding sportsmanship, and gave much ampsement to competitors and spectators alike, engendering the festive spirit. Mention must be made of the gallant rider of the draught horse which was beaten on the post in a “photo-finish” to the Draught Hoise Derby. Congratulations go to the pig which refused .to be captured in the girls’ pig catching competition, and sympathy to the one which was snotved under by the boys. Mr H C. B. With ell .(Member ot the Ashburton County Council) officially declared the gymkhana .open. He congratulated the patron (Mi A. Donaldson), presdent (Mrs J. McQuilkin), members of the committee, and all those who had worked so hard to mako the day the success it was. The Mayor of Ashburton (Mr E. C. Bathurst) and Mr~J. Davidson (Ashburton County Council), also made brief speeches. An apology was received from Mr R. G. Gerard, M.P.

Trotting Events

H Mile Pacers’ Race—First division: Super Scotch (A. Shefford) 1, Heredity (T. H. Gunning) 2, Artless (D. Grice) 3. Time, 3.34 1-5. Second division: Glen Rowan (T. IT. Gunning) 1, Luck Ahead (M. McKendry) 2, David’s Pride (A. Shefford) 3. Time, 3.42. 11 Mile Trotters’ Race —Morning Wings (R. Stevens) 1, Sure Lass (K. S. Donaldson) 2, Bonus (R. F. Shearman) 3. Time, 3.40 2-5. Hinds Cup, of lh miles.—lkavoa (J. McQuilkin) 1, All Ashore (T. H. Gunning) 2, Ellery Queen (D. S. Gilligan) 3. Tiine, 3.25. Cascade, Anna’s Pride, Honest Truth Sergeant-Major and King’s Way iook part in the Two-Year-Old Parade. # Men’s Athletics 100 Yards —V. Atkinson 1. N. Lochhead 2, J. Weeks. 3. Time, 10 3-ssec. High Jump —B. Cameron v7ins) 1, J. Oakley (IBins) 2, N. Loehliead (Sins) 3. Height G feet. 880 Yards —D. Dephoff 1, J. Oakley 2, W. Thomas 3. Time, 2min 2sec. Long Jump—N. Lochhead (2ft) 1, B. Cameron (3ft) and D. Dephoff (scr) equal 2. Distance, 22ft llins. 440 Yards —N. Atkinson 1, S. Matanitobua 2, N. Lochhead 3. Time, 50 4-5 sec. . „ One Mile—J. Oakley 1, I. Lenme 2, D. Evans 3. Time, 4min 45sec. Hop, Step and Jump—D. Dephoff 1. K. MacFarlane 2, N. J. Shirley 3. Distance 43ft 9ins. Shot Put—N. J. Shirley 1, J. Vessey 2, W. Atkinson 3. Distance, 47ft sins. ’ 220 Yards —S.Matanitobua 1, D. Dephoff 2, B. King 3. Time, 23sec. Javelin Throw—S. Matanitobua 1, A. Grayburn 2, N. J. Shirley 3. Distance 151 ft 4ins. 440 Yards Local—L. Moore' 1, IT. Bennett 2, I. Scott. 3. Women’s 8 Athletics 75 Yards —J. Cresswell 1, R. Woodford 2, C. Radcliffe 3. Time, 9 2-ssec. 100 Yards—R. Woodford 1, B. Shimin 2, C. Radcliffe 3. Time, 12 l-ssec. Long Jump—C. Radcliffe (lft) 1, RWoodford (lft) 2, J. Cresswell (Gins) 3. Distance, 15ft 2ins. Cash Cycling 440 Yards—W. Harris 1, R. Kirdy 2, J. Parrish 3. Time, 34 2-ssec. 880 Yards—l. Hands 1. W. Harris 2, J. Andreassend 3. Time, Imin 13 4-5 sec, One Mile—l. Hands 1, A. Sampson 2, A. McKenzie 3. Time, 2min 33 1-5 sec. Two Miles—T. Hands 1, J. Whyte 2. J. Andreassend 3. Boomerang Cup for most points (Timvald Cycling Club)—'W. Harris. Amateur Cycling 880 Yards—lC. Lewis 1, J. Tail 2, A. Fleet 3. Time, lmin 21sec. One Mile —K. Lewis 1, K. Donaldson 2, N. Lloyd 3. Time, 2min 54 3-5 sec. « Motor-Cycle Events Serpentine Race —A. Bennett 1. M. O’Grady 2. Potato Race—W. O’Grady 1, C. T. Bush 2. Slow Race—W. O’Grady 1, R. V. Bennett 2. Acceleration —(!. T. Bush 1, B. Bonks 2. Track Race—R. V. Bennett 1, A. Bennett 2, B. Benlte 3. Horse Events Pony Trot (over 12) —MeGirr 1,

Lowe 2. Pony Trot (under 12) —McGirr 3, Bates 2, T. Ward 3. Rolling Drums —Rickerby 1, R. Somerville 2. Walk, Trot, Walk —R. Somerville 1, Miss McDowell 2, Lowe 3. Draught Horse Derby—J. Dwyer 1, J. R. Bryan 2. ( Musical Chairs —D. Bates 1, J. Dwyer 2. Baby Show Girls, 12 to 18 months—Glenys Oakley 1, K. Parrish 2. Boys, 12 to IS months—Kenneth'McKenie 1. Gizrle, six to 12 months —June Campbell 1. Robyn Reed 2. Boys, six to 12 months—Neil Clucas 1, Keith Nelson 2. Girls, three to six months —Evelyn Metcalfe 1, Elaine Kinvig 2. Boys, three to six months—Roger Olds 1, Roger Tindall 2. Babies, under three months —Anta Quartermain 1, Lyall Simpson 2. Winner of silver plate—Roger Olds. Highland Dancing i County Classes Highland Fling, eight, years and under—Marie Kelly 1, Beverley Twamley 2, Gail Rickerby 3. Irish Jig, eight years and under — Barbara. Brown 1, Marie Kelly 2, Margaret Raymond 3. Sailors’ Hornpipe, eight years and under —Marie Kelly 1, Margaret Raymond 2, Gail Rickerby 3. Open Events Highland Fling, novice, any age.— Shirley Wakelin 1, Pauline Roolce 2, Joan Hanson and Pat Adams |equal) 3, Highland Fling, under 10 year£— Shirley Burns 1, Pauline Rooke 2, Margaret Raymond 3, Irish Jig, under 10 years—Shirley Burns 1, Marie Kelly 2. Sean Triubhais, under 14 years— Elsie McNrcol 1, Ruth Hanson 2, Shir ley Burns 3. Sailor’s Hornpipe, under 14 years— Mollie Harrison 1, Ruth Hanson 2. Irish Jig, any age—Ruth Hanson 1, MVliie Harrison 2, Fay; Hedley 3. Sean Triubhais, any age—Fay Hedley 1, Ruth Hansin 2, Elsie McNieol 3‘ Tap Dancing Under 10 years—Marie Kelly 1, Pat Adams 2. Under 12 yeans—Marie Kelly 1, Margaret Fields 2. ■ Under 14 years—Ruth Hanson 1, Elaine O’Grady and Marie Kelly equal 2. Open—Fay Hedley 1, Ruth Hanson 2. Novelty Events Chain Stepping—T. McKay 1, T. M. Ritchie 2. Guessing weight of sheep—Mrs W. Sim and Mrs E. H. Davis equal 1. Bun Eating—A. Fleet 1, D. Johnston 2, K. Ward 3.