SPORTS AT KAKARAMEA.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVI, 22 April 1926, Page 3

SPORTS AT KAKARAMEA.

EOBSE-JUAIPING AND OTHER

EVENTS

A SUCCESSFUL DAY

Tlie township of Kakaramea was en fete yesterday on the occasion of the annual sports meeting, which was held in a j) ad dock near the factory, and proved to be successful in every way. Tlie day was line and conditions were pleasant. There was keen competition in all sections of the show, and this was specially marked in the horse leaping. Tlie open leaping contest is a wellknown event along the coast because of the fine entry drawn by the handsome cup and big prize offered for the honour of winning. This has had the effect every year of attracting many of the best known and most successful horses, and the result is an annual display of horse leaping that would do credit to any show. Yesterday’s was no exception to this rule. Great interest centred, too,- in the pony events. .

The judge (Air. Washer) said he was exceedingly pleased. with the display generally, and added that the running was so close that he had great difficulty in separating tlie winners. In the open event, for instance, the first run made two horses level, one a. point behind, and three others two points away. In this event he had to give two horses three runs before lie made his decision.

The heavy horses were, in the opinion of the judge (Mr. Oughton) a very good and serviceable .-lot. It is a, .section that deserves support, and should be encouraged by all show committees. Mr. Lankow, of Manaia, was one of the most successful conn petitors. All other sections were good and well contested The judges were well pleased with the entries. Two pipers from Eltham were present and provided the music for the reels and strathspeys. The president (Mr. F. S. Tarrant) spared no effort in seeing that everything went well. The lion, secretary (Mr. F. S. McKenna) proved himself the. right man in the right place, and had every, thing going like clockwork. Their efforts were well supported bv the menibers of the committee, all of whom worked hard to achieve success. PRIZE) HIST. The awards were as below : Heavy Horses.

Utility farm horse. —E T. Mercer 1, It. Reardon 2, D. Tarrant 3. Milk cart horse, in harness, up. .to 15cwt. —-A. Lankow 1 and 2, D. Chamberlain 3.

Milk cart -horse, in harness, up to 20cwt. —Murpliy Bros. 1, A. Lankow 2, D. Chamberlain 3.

Pair wagon horses, up to 3ocwt. — A. Lankow 1. D Chamberlain 2.

. Pair wagon horses, up to 25cwt. —A. Lankow I,’ D. Chamberlain 2. HORSE LEAPING. Open Leaping (£2O cu.p and prize of £2O). —J. Higgle’s Gravitate (owner) 1, T. Lupton’.s Frosty Morn (owner) 2, Dr. Simmons’ Bahran (S. Mcßae) 3. Wire Jumping (cup valued at £5 ss). —G. Myles’ Aloorea (owner) 1, C. Paterson’s Glen Royal (F. Atkins) 2, T. Lupton's Kafour (owner) 3. Eleven entries. Maiden Hunters’ Competition. First prize cup valued £5 ss—-Mrs T. J. Martin’s Sportsman (F. Hanlin) 1, G. Myles’ Moorea (owner) 2, T. Lupton’s Kafour (owner) 3. Seventeen entries. The rider of the winner was a youngster of thirteen, and it was a great feat- to win in a big field. Ladies’ Jumping Competition. First prize cup valued £5 ss.—A. T. Merced’s Gilgai 1. S. Syme’s Osprey 2, G. Paterson’s Glen Royal 3. Eight entries. Miss Brown, of Hawera, had the unique distinction of riding the' three winners and going dv afterwards to have tnem decorated. PONY JUMPING. 12 Hands and under.—D., Dwyer’s

Jimmy 1, J. averrisir’s Blue Boy 2, C. Paterson’s Flora 3. 12.2 Hands and under. —F. V. Watkins’ Bonita 1, D. Dwyer’s Jimmy 2. C. Ehrhorn’s Eilslea 3. , 14.2 Hands and under.—A. Hunt’s Blossom 1. C. Harper’s entry 2, Mrs T J. Alartin’s Sportsman 3. Six entries.

Tilting at the ring.—S. Southcombe L, F. J. Atkins 2. (These two tied and had. to run off the event).

HACKS. Hack, 14st.—Stan. Symes’ Osprey 1, Miss B. Gibson’s Grey Dawn 2, Dr. Simmons’ Bahiran 3. Four entires. Hack, I2st.—D. R. Jackson’s Lupineel 1, H. Hopkinson’s entry 2, S. Besley’s entry 3. Four entries.

PONIES. Child’s pony, 12.2 and under. —J. Kerrisk’s Blue Boy 1, D. Dwyer’s Jimmy 2, C. Ehrborn’s Elslea 3. Six entries.

Child’s pony, 14.2 'hands and under. — Airs T. J. Alartin’s (Inglewood) Sportsman 1, G . I. Harper’s entry 2, S. Huston.’s entry 3. Five entries. Pony jumping, 12 hands and under. — D. Dwyer’s Jimmy 1, J. Kerrisk’s Blue Boy 2, ~C. Paterson’s Flora* 3.

Stick race (open).—Dan Dwyer 1. Stick .race (children). —Dan Dwyer 1. The wanner, a youngster of thirteen, ran away from all other competitors. Best-reared calf. —AT. Hamblyn’s- entry 1, R. Hamblyn’s entry 2, J. Tong’s entry 3. JL'-st heifer calf.—J. Richards’ entry L. Al. Hamblyn’s entry 2, R. Hamblyn’s entry 3. Maiden. race (100yds).—Cousins 1, Adams 2, Jackson 3. 150 Yards. —Cousins 1, D. Eraser 2, G. Fraser 3. Tug-of-war—Eltham won after a good contest with the locai team, and holds the handsome cup for the next year. The winning team was composed of the following: C. Alashn (capt.), V. Scanlon, E. Smith, L. Peppered, H. Hooker, O. Gernliioefer.

Highland Fling.—Aliss Gower 1, Alisa Williams 2.

Sword Dance. —Aliss Gower 1, Aliss Williams 2.

Nail-driving.—Airs C. Paterson 1, Miss Lord 2. PRESENTATION OF PRIZES. In the evening at' the hall, in the presence of a large and representative gathering, Hie prizes were presented by the president (Mr F. S. Tarrant). In a happy speech, h© thanked all who had assisted to make the gathering the success it undoubtedly was, and said he believed all wer© thoroughly satisfied with Lhe wav in which tlie sports had been run. For five years Kakaramea had been not only boldine its own, but growing all the time, and he hoped tins would continue for many years. Ho heartily thanked all the judges for then: good work, and commended the officials for all the assistance they had given. On his motion, a hearty vote of thanks was passed to all donors of trophies, the list of which was as follows: — Messrs John Dwyei, _ A. Pearce, L. Dunn, R. Scown, AV.’ Alorse, Bennett and Sutton, H. A. Brunette, Haiienstein Bros. (Hawsera), Hodder and Tolley, New Zealand Loan and Alercantilo ’ agency Co. (Hawera), E. Bach, J. C. Smith, New Ton King, Ltd., C. Hunger, D. Roots, Gibsons Ltd., Aleuli and Quay.le. That portion of the proceedings concluded with a hearty vote of thanks to the bon. secretary, Air F. S. AlcKenna, who lias given yeoman service for two years. THE ANNUAL, DANCE. The conclusion of tb© day’s gathering was the annual dance, the music for which was capably supplied by McDon.tkl’s orchestra. The floor was in perfect order, and the large gathering of dancers had a thoroughly good time. Messrs Chord and Alainey wer© the APs.C., and they did their part of the work efficiently. Good extras were , ayed by Aliss Hurley, of Hurleyville.