FOR THE CHILDREN.

Press, Volume LXVII, Issue 14223, 11 December 1911, Page 9

FOR THE CHILDREN.

triE TRE.\T OF THE SEASON. PUBLIC SCHOOLS' SPORTS. On Saturday, in a "strong nor'-wester, -* the North Canterbury Public Schools' : *. An:atour Athletic Association held its tffrlFth annual snorte meeting at LanPark. In all ex-cnts the fields were large, and in most of them ' competition was very close. Tho bova put up some fino performances, ' onii .or two showing really oxct-p----t-'oaal promise. Aβ for tiio £irls, numbers of them made it clear that ■ the broad ai-horism, '"women cannot rtin "did not have application to very - ' \ouhk ladies. Probably because- of tho windy ncather, and possibly bocaiiso of'tho fact that the show had not been *'bcomc<l" as it deserved, there wns in the morning a vt-ry poor fchowinß of adults; in .the afternoon ' tho crowd was much thicker, and tho • spectacular events were watchwl with interest by many proud parents. The full possibilities ot the meeting hive not tet-been realised. Twolvo Sarsaco'MrP. Selis «t that t:mo Very nromincnt in athletic circle;,, yro-Tosi-d* that tho time was nno tor Nt-w Zealand schools to follow the example set in New South "Wn es. lho schoolmasters entcrwl into tue scheme ' with enthusiasm. Tho first sports were successful, and each succeeding year they have gono better than jn the year before. Ot those- who trero at'tho first meeting few havo lost their interest, and amongst Saturday's officials one saw tho names of Messrs P. fcVlia. G. Mason, T. Aschman, L. B. "Wood, and P. Mcnzies. Already it ' ia producing boys and girls of "ood physique, likely to grow into healthy men and -women; it brings out many potential .athletes and inculcates in many tho good I spirit of the amateur —"sport ior ' sport's sake." It only remains for those -who arc interested in amateur athletics to see that these boys are 'riven the training that will tend to perfect them, to show them how to make the most of themselves. Tho Boys' Championship Shield was oasilv won by East Christchurch with &> mints, Lyttolton Vest wero w«"jd with 29, and Addinston third with Isß. The (Jills' Championship Shield was won by Voolston with 74 points, himwood being second with 2», and 1 apanui third with 18. The i'jite receipts for the day amounted to alxVuf £70. At the conclusion of tho sports, (several massed dwrfave were mndo. Four battalions of cadets marched past • tho saluting post—at which stood Vaptain .Stevens, acting-commandant ot tlio Junior Forces —in excellent order. Captain Stevens afterwards congratulated tho officers on tho fine bearing and excellent work of tho cadets, which, no said, had como as a great surprise to hini. Then followed a fireat march of girls' squads. Tho girls—with a 'c\v • ' toys—to the number of several hundreds then drew iin in front of tho eastern stand, and. Several combined physical exercises were prettily executed, el.citin« loud applause. A Jioop-dnl display was given by tlio infants, a dumbbell display by tho junior girb, and a club drill display by tho senior girls to a musical accompaniment by 3>erry 3 band. Then followed a massed display of clubs and dumbbells, and a, Rrand display of flag and hoop drill. It was .a very pretty eight and well merited tho applause it received. "Tho final, event vu a display of froo arm exercises by the' cadets under Staff-Sergeant-Majors "' Mellows and Kennedy. Following are details of the events: — BOYS' EVENTS. Hizn iwnp frnder 13HR- " Bry*a CE»»t Chrisiahurch), «t. 1; E. Bums (East ChnstS! a? K. Pitcaithly (fiwtt Christchuich). ■ 8- 60vdB (undu B)—R. Webley" (Richmond) 1, E ftiwul (East Christchurch) 2, 3. Sinclair ' (Normal) 8. Time, 7 8-stu sea. . X Hkh jump (op«)-T- Htttr (EMt Chn.tr ehuren), 4ft da, 1; L. .Buchanan fWest ChristcWch) 2, .0. Turpia (East Christ--1 ' eeoyds 'Championship— 3i Connor (Lytfelton) 1, l>, Boboiteon (Normal) 2, A. George 3, O. Gillespie Wew Brighton) 4. Tune, 2min 37 l-sth ccc. Won by a yard, same distance separating each of other three Pl looyd«Ti"Ja« 15 fDirtrict High Schoole)-- ---' - G. StewVrt (Lyttelton) 1, fl. Batten ,CWen ChristohurcU) 2, W. Buckhnrst (West Chnetchurch) 3. Tiroo, 11 l-6th see. ' ■ ■ , 100 yd*. under 14, (country eehoole)—E. ' Smith (Spriageton South) 1, B. Clothier (Tinwald) 3, AY. Aitken , (Glcntunnol) 3. lime,I - 75yde under 10 (Country Schools)—F. '" N Smith (Glcntunnel) 1, C. Smith (Springston South) 2, P. McLeod (Glentniuel; 3. Time, 10 l-sth ccc. ■T-* , Open (Country Schools)—H. Hoskin (South Springston) h Time, 11 2-sth aec. 75yde under 12 (Country Schools)—B. Clothier (Tinwaid) 1, H. Grice (Tinwald) 2, J. Burns (Tinwald) 3. Tim*, 0 4-stb ace. Siamese -Race (under 11)— K. Muittan and "W iiarr (Elmwood) 1, L. Iloie and 'X. Gohna i(South belt) 2, G. Wright and F. Carson % (Woolston) 3. - ■ ' l -' Open Potato Race (final)— R. McDonald '■■ ' {Aahburton) 1, L. Buchanan (Weat Christ' church) 2, iJ. Aldrldge (North I«inwood) a. Potato Rice, uader 12 (flaal)-A. Lang (St.. Albans) and B. Clothier (Tiawald) 1 (dead ', heatj, 1« BouW \to. Albany &. -'• * 220yde Handicap (District High Schools)— ' Geo. Clark (Lyttelton Distiict Hijfh School; 1. M. Sheppard (Corlatcharch West), 2. V. Mann (Chriatchiirch "W.tat) 3, J. Slatter (Christchurch NIQW) 4. • Time, 25 2-6 th eeo, ' " 100 yds Championship—P. Wood (J.net Chriatchurch) 1, J. Paxkor (West Lyttolton) : 2, J. Calderwocd (Addington) 0. Time, llseo. ,' Siamese Race (open)—A. Wlnterbourne *nd B Foota (Elmwood) 1, E. Moore and It. ' >'ord (Elmwood) 2, W. Pop* and L. Archer (Muist Brcs.) 3, G. Harper and Jl Graham tEimwood) 4. Time, 13 l-,&th ace. Throwing Cricket Ball—ii. Buchanan (West Christchurch) 1, J. llenzies (East Chriatohnroh> 9, A. George (Sydenham, 8. Throwin? at Wiekele—L. Evans 1, H. Dalley 2, F. Uhurtcn 3. Bugle Competition—G. McHars: (Opewa) i i.nd L. Atyeo (Sydenham), 62 points each, 1; P. Wcode (East Chriatchurch), 61, 8; \V. , • Ramsay (East Christchurch), GO, 4. Graded Relay Race; 700 yds (teams of cijhtj .—East Christckurch 1, Lytteltoti 2, Addmg100yds (under 14)— J. Caldirwood (Addinglon) 1, L. Buchanan (West OhiistcKurch) <2, — 0. CSillespie (New Brighton) 3. Time, 11 2-5 th sec • 100 yds (under 15)— P. Wood (East Christ- ' diurcli) 1, U. aicCormaok (Marist Bros.) 2, J. Parker (West Lyttelton) 3. Time, 11 l-sth lee. ' ' 60yds" (under 3)— E. Low (Op»*n) 1, N. BobilUard (Ashburton) 2, J. Nelson (Sydon- - ham) 3. 75}d3 (ssder 11)— T. lUund (East Christ- , . church) 1, L. Tracey cWost Lytlclton) 2. W McCoxmack (Maris'.a) J. lOOyn* (under 13)-~J. Rule (VTest Christ* church) 1, G. Giliespie (New Brighton) 2, L. Bsrrell (East Christchnrch) 3. 50yde Sack Race (under 12V—B. Clothier (Tinwald) 1, H. Grico (Tinwald) % C. Smith -' ' (Springston South) 3. ' ;■ 75yds Open Sack Race—C. Patching (Ash- ■ - . Wtou) 1, H. Hosk'n (South Springaton) 2, *'- W , . SpieTs (Elmwood) 3. \: Hop, Stop, and Jump (open)— J. Packer * N (33ft 6in) 1, T. Titier 2, P. Wo«l S. ~&, -44Ovds JWay—Addington 1, West Chrietj-. ! chureir 3, West Lytlelton 3. •«<*" ' TSyds (under 13)— L. Lewie (Ashburton) 1, '■ S. Hodgson (Woltham) 2, T. Round (East , *r Chrietchuich) 3. •%- 75yds (under 10}— C. Lscio (Addington) 1, %1 - C. Pcnlington (Addington) 2, H. Davy (Nor:2i TBal) 3. it"- 100 yds Hurdle Race— J. Parker (West Lyth, • teßon; 1. J. Calderwood 2, T. j<; Fitter (E;«st Chri»tchurcn) 3. ',«i" aeOyds Senior He!ay Race—East ChristV. -- church 1, West Christchureh 2, Lyttelton 3. II 220 yds Old Boys' Race— J. Robinson 1, H. •:. ' Aston 2, H. Btvtche'or 3- A good race. R. ,?/.' Opie, the Xcw Zealand cr«ck, finished fourth. ■!>.- '" " GIRLS' EVENTS.' " - 75yds under 13 (Country Schools)— Ada Jf. lioyle (Glentnnnel) 1, Aggie Lueh (Tinwald) V' 1 % Ivy Lawaon (Kedcliffs) 3. i» ' -50yds Hcc-p Rac« (under 11)— Freda Turton -«'-• <Woolston) 1. Floseie McLachlan CWoolston) '.'• 2, Daisy Mallett (Woolston) 3. "?•■ ,■ Potato Race (Open)—Pmhtl Knott (Wool■ii ' «ton) 1, Frances White ffilmwood) 2, Lena •%';;* Horell (Woolston) 3. * ' '<:.-" 'Throwing tho Tennis Bull—May Wilson •s*.- OCaiapoiy 1, Stella Dojman. (RedcliSe) 2, Amy >,'"' Howc3 (Wboleton) 3. -^^^Potato Race (under 11)— Dorothy Harrie "Vγ* (East Chrirtchurch) 1, Winnie Sands (Wool"S?.s, »ton) 2, Maxjorio Nicliol (Richmond) 3. If<4;. 'Potato Race (under 13)—RHa. McLean Ne 1, Ida Meseervy i«ew Brighton) <si-v'a, Clarico Hargreavcs (Woolston) 3. " &:'2> -'7Syds Skipping Race (under 14)— Pear* Knott (WoolBton) 1, Frances "Whito (Elm % 2, Ella Wilc&s fO D 3. * ■'A-f.-SOjds Flat Bace (üßdcr 10>-Nclho Lina-f->r«»y (I'hUlipstown) 1, Tiolet Bwieiter (Papai £tm) 2, Vsimai Fleming , (Eliawood) 3. - , p.-rniiß Hoop Race {uader 13)— Dom-B<wady

f\Voo!ston) 1, Clarice Hargreavea (Woolrton) 2. Maggie Simmon* TVooiiton} 3, . To/da Flat Ilacp (under Jack*>n (Eart Chiirtchurcli) 1, ' Hay Sanden (Wharcnui) 2, Eliio Fccie (Elmwood) 3" /T.-7 5 - vd3 • F,at Eace < t,nde ' 14)— Frances White (Urawood) 1, P«erl Knott fWoolston) 2 JE'la Wilcox (Opawo) 3. , ' 30yds Flat Eaco (untlcr SH—Xellie l>ind*ay (I'hi.hpstown) 1, Etu Hewsoni (Kaat Chriatj In(ent) 2,- Mono Turpcy (Sydenbain) I 3. J oCyd* STtippin* Raco (Tinder 10>—Violet j Rc?srtcr (Papanui) 1, Quccnie Cooke (Woolj Etcn) 2, Vera (West Christchurch) 3. J looy<ls Hoop Race (open)— Pearl Knott ; (AVcoleton) 1, Don's Prudea (Woolston) 2, Janet Graham (Klmwocd) 3. 75yd3 Hoop Race (uiidcr 13)—Marjoric Fnlion (Waltham; 1, Jfellie Turner (Woolston) 2, Jc-csie Day lWo<>!eton) 3. •'- , • 75yds Flat Raco lunder. 13}— Eva Fisher i {Normal) i, Ethel iJonnington (Woolaton) 2, ! Drucy Turner (Richmond) 3. ! 50j-ds Skipping Kace (under 11)— Hoeie .Tlorncr (Papanni) 1, Elgio Foole (Elmwood) 2, Gludya Howe'.l (\Voolsto33) 3. SOyds Hwp Kace (under 10)—Viokt Roesi- • ter (Papamu) 1, Queenio Cooke (Woolgto'ri) 2, ilila Dempsey (Woolfcton) 3.. 50yds Skipping Kaco 12)— Clarice HargrreaTes!. T l, N Ar.nio Sk«!ton (Wr.clston) 2, Coralio Qrange (Woolston) 3. 75yds Skinping Hoce (under 13)— Dorothy Cruickshanks tJicrmai) l> Drucy Turner (Klchmond; 2. .■■: , 100 yds.' Open Skipping Rise—Janet, Graham tElmpood) 1, Pearl Nott fWo'orston) 2,