SOMERFIELD GALA AND SPORTS

Press, Volume LXX, Issue 21307, 29 October 1934, Page 5

SOMERFIELD GALA AND SPORTS

GOOD, ENTRIES AND KEEN COMPETITION ! Good entries and keen competition marked the annual sports day and gala of the Somorfield School, which were held in the school grounds on Saturday afternoon. The proceedings were opened by Mr W. H. Winsor, in the absence of Mr E. J. Howard, M.P. The proceeds were for the children's prize and picnio fund. Side-ahows were well patronised. A musical programme was provided by the Stanmore Silver Band. The boys' championship was won by F. McDowell, W. Duggan being second; and the girls' by Freda Pascoe, with Joan Lamb runner-np. The following were the results: ATHLETIC EVENTS Boys—High jump (open)—E. Arscott 1, L. Waters 2, K. Johnston S. Height, 4ft 4in. Under 12 years: M. Hitchina 1, M. Milne 2, N. Eobinson 3. Height, 3ft 3in. 50 Yards (under eight): Streeter 1, Wilson 2, Armstrong 8. 50 Yards (under nine): 1. Weir 1, W. Jackson 2, J. Meikle 3. 75 Yards (under 10): D. Hannah 1, L. Corner 2. C. Brown 3. 75 Yards (under 11): M. Milne 1, N. Kobinson 2, D. Leigb 3. 75 Yards (under 12): D. Webb 1, C. Papps 2, K. Lee 3. 100 Yards (under 13): W. Duggan 1, K. Robertson 2, M. McNicholl 3. 100 Yards (under 14): F. McDowell 1, L. Bryant 2, E>. Eobinßon 8. 100 Yards (over 14): K. Johnston 1, E. Arscott 2, L. Morrissey S. 100 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP F. McDowell .. •• •• 3 W. Duggan .. •- -9 L. Bryant .. •• ■• 3 Potato race (under 10): D. Hannah 1, ». Smith 2. Potato race (under 12): D. Webb 1, W. Lamb 2. N. Robinson 3. Potato race (open): K. Johnston 1, F. McDowell 2, O. Britten 3. . ~ „ Girls (running events)— Under eight: Noeline Blythe 1, Pat Gains 2, Miriam Brown 3. Under nine: Joan McDowell 1, Joyce Keller 2, Winnie Cook 3. Under 10: Florence Eaton 1, Audrey Goodman 2, Helen Suckling 8. Under 11: Jean Waters 1, Ruth Williams 2, Audrey Henh&ro 3. Under 12: Phillipa Jackson 1, Margaret Craig 2, Lily Sterling 3. Under 13: Freda Pascoe 3, Joan Lamb 2, Joan Wilson 3. Under 14: Mavis Halsey 1, Ngaire Patrick 2, Doris Carew 3. Under 15: Ng&ire MoCarthey 1, Ray Fairbrass 2, Avis Kildoy 3. CHAMPIONSHIP Freda Pascoo .. •• ..1 Joan Lamb .. .. ..2 Joan Wilson .. •• "•?,.. Skipping—Under 11: Jean Watem 1, Ruth Williams 2, Caroline Jackson 3. Open: Joan Lamb 1, Phillipa Jackson 2, Audrey Daniel Potato Race—Under 11 : Jeau Jeffs 1, Kuth Williams 2, Joan Waters 3. Open: Joyce Brooke 1, Edna Smith 2, Ray Fairbrass :i. r „ . .Siamese Race—Under 11: Jean Jeffs and Uut.li Williams 1, Peggy Papps and tola Hitntnn 2, Audrey Langham and Delcie Bryant 3. Open: Ray Fairbrass and Mavis Halsey 1, Joan Lamb and Freda Pascoo 2. COOKERY (Judge: Miss A. Powell.) Open S«ction —Plate sconea (11): Mrs A. Webb 1, Mrs F. Milne 2. Chocolate cake (1): Mrs F. Milne I. Fruit cuko (1): Mrs !A. H. Pearce 2. Shortbread (7): Mrs M. Hunt 1, Mrs F. Milne 2, Mrs E. Hunnah li c. Plate six kisses (2): Mrs M. Hunt J, Mrs F. Milne h c. Madeira cake (3): Mrs A. Webb 1. Plnin sponge sandwich (9): Mrs R. Jeffs 1, Mrs A. S. Rusbridgo •• Mrs R. Dayman h c. Butter Rponge sandwich (5): Mrs R. Jeffs 1, Mrs F. Milno 2. Gingerbread (2): Mrs A. M. Taylor 1. Sausage rolls, flaky pastry (2): Mrs F. Milno 2, Miss Edith Sanders h c. Nut loaf (4) : Mrs F. Milno 1, Mrs R. T. Mutton 2, Mrs A. 11. Pearce h v.. Plate nix tarts, puff pastry (1): Mrs F. Milno 1. Children's Section —Plate scones (7): Joan Wilson 1, Estelle Williamson 2, Joan Stephens h e. Sponge sandwich <!i): Edna Smith 1, Margaret, Mutton S. Gingerbread rj)- Christina Adnmson 1, Margaret Mutton 2. Plate biscuits, not more than three kinds (1): Edna Smith 1. Plate six tarts, flakv pastry (1): Joyce Clark© 1. Plate pikelets (4) : Audrey Goodman 1, Estelle Williamson 2. OTHER EVENTS Fumy Press l'nrado (judgcß, Mrs L. F. .In Berrv and Mii-s Vivienue do Berry)—Under seven years girls: Rita Long 1. l.rstcv I,irking 2. Under seven >ears, boys. Bobby Rogers i, Maurice Wenmouth 2. Over m.v,„ and und.r 11 years, girls: Estelle Uoiv 1 Moira Reed 2. Poster: T>ancy Kddinglon' 1, Barbara Filihert 2. Over seven and undor 11 years, boys: Ken Lirking 1, Keith Wilson 2. Poster: Roy hnl 1. Jim Show (iudges. Miss I, Pyke and N'urse M. McCombs)—Girls under six months (B): Malrln Warren 1 Boys under ,ix months (fi>: Samuel Clarke 1. Girls under 12 months (6): Maureen Britt 1. Rovs under 12 months (5): Graeme him 1. Social pri7.e for twins: Ada and Harold *Bo-r article mude from sugar-bag, boy or girl: "Jean Jeffs I. METHVEN DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL The annual sports of the Methven District High School were held in the school grounds in beautifully fine weather. There was a good attendance of parents and friends, and some good sport was witnessed. In some events the finishes were very close, and dead-heats were numerous. In conjunction with the sports a carnival was held to raise fund? for incidental expellees, Bnd a good response was made. The results of tho sports were as 101ows.— <j[rls- EVENTS 50 Yards Handicap—Under seven years: K. Sutton 1, J. Church 2, 1. Williams 3. Under eight years: L. Watson 1, B. Mangin ■1 J. Campbell 3. Under nine years: R. Kennedy 1. N. Morgan 2, D. Frew 3. Under 10 years: Margaret Owon 1. L. KennisU 2, E. Scoon 3. T.j Yards—Under 11 years: Dora Reynolds ], D. Middleton 2, K. Grainger 6. 75 Yards, Under 12 Years —P. Wightman 1, P. Patorson 2, J. Lumsden 3. 75 Yards Junior Handicap—P. Patorson I, N. Johns 2, J. Williams 3. 100 Yards Junior Handicap—N. Johns 1, P. Patei-son 2. 75 Yards Junior Skipping Race Handicap—M. Grainger 1, Dora Reynolds 2. 75 Yards Junior Championship—Thelma Jones 1, Mary Battson 2, M. Campion 8. 100 Yards Junior Championship—Thelma Jones 1, M. Battson 2, N. Campbell 3. 75 Yards Junior Skipping Championship— Thelma Jones 1, M. Battson 2, N. Campbell and M. Campion (equal) 8. 75 Yards Senior Handicap—Grace Fryer 1. 100 Yards Senior Handicap—Grace Fryer 3. / 75 Yards Senior Skipping! Handicap— Grace Fryer 1, Kara Smith 2. 75 Yards Senior Championship—J. Mcintosh 1, H. Campbell 2, J. Lawson 3. 100 Yards Senior Championship—J. Mcintosh 1, H. Campbell 2, V. Beattie 8. 75 Yards Senior Skipping Championship— J. Mcintosh 1, H. Campbell 2, N. Oldfield 3. 120 Yards Senior Hurdles Championship— First heat: J. Mcintosh 1, V. Beattie 2, A. Goodwin 3. Second heat: H. Campbell I, J. Lawson 2, N. Oldfleld 3. Final: J. Mcintosh 1, J. Lawson 2, H. Campbell 8. I Throwing Tennis Ball, Senior —M. Shearer 1, V. Beattie 2, J. Aitken 8, 3. Lawson 4. Junior: M. Campion 1, T. Jones 2, 3. Campion 3. Senior High Jump—H. Campbell and Josie Mcintosh (equal) 1, 4ft ljln, J. Lawson and M. Williams (equal) 8. Girls' Junior High Jump—M. Campion 1, N. Campbell 2, M. Battson, T. Jones, 3. Campion (equal) 3. Senior Long Jump—J. Mcintosh 1, B. Morgan 2, V. Beattie and J. Lawson (equal) 8. Girls' Junior Long Jump—J. Campion 1, T. Jones 2. M. Battson 3. BOYS' EVENTS 50 Yards Handicap—Under seven years: J. Mauger 1, O. Hepbnrn 2, A. Grnham 8. Under eight years: W. Grieve 1, N. JJewe 2, N. Tuffin 3. Under nine years: D. Guthrie 1, R. Holmes 2, M. Goodwin 3. Under 10 years: W. Titheridge, W. Burrows, W. Maw. dead-heat (equal) 1. 75 Yards—Under 11 years: D. McKenzie 1, A. McKay 2, K. Stockdale 8. Under 12 years: J. Graham 1, I. Graham and W. Findlay (equal) 2. 100 Yards Junior Handicap—P. Robinson 1, P. Holmes 2, T. Harrison 8. * 220 Yards Junior Handicap—P. Holmeß 1, <J. Limbrick 2, I. Graham 8. 440 Yards Junior Handicap—T. Harrison $* I. Graham 2, W. Owen 8. Cross-country Handicap—-0. Watson I,'H. Borrows 2, W. Owen 3. M) 0 Yards Junior Championship—JJ. Manning 1, D. Hibbs 2, C. Scoon 8. «li#o Yards Hurdles Junior Championship—0. Sc.oon 1, M. Manning 2, D. Htbba 8. 320 Yards Junior Championship—Morgan Manning 1 D. Hibbs 2, E. Graham 8. 440 Yards Junior Championship—E. Graham ,1, M. Manning 2, 0. Scoon S. 100 Yi\rds Senior Handicap—l. Morgan 1, J. KellehAr 2, J. Battson 3.