CROQUET

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 16 March 1928, Page 3

CROQUET

SOUTH TARANAKI TOURNAMENT SUCCESSFUL. CONCLUSION. PRESENTATION OP PRIZES. The South Taranaki Croquet As'so- ' elation concluded its annual tourney yesterday afternoon. There was a large attendance of members and their friends, who all enjoyed good sport during the day, contributed by several high-class matches played under excellent weather conditions. A feature of the tournament was the consistent play of Messrs Clague and Horner. The 'former was successful in the 'open championship, while the latter annexed the South Taranaki championship, and also 'captained the Patea team which won the Campbell Cup., At the conclusion of the tourney, Mr G. J. Baylcy congratulated the association upon the excellent result of the competitions and during his speech referred in eulogistic terms of the great assistance rendered by Alesdames Dowling and Bull (who had deiiied themselves play) to the association by running the tournament. The speaker also tendered on behalf of the association his thanks to Mrs Washer and Miss McDonald, who controlled the morning and afternoon teas, etc; Messrs Earp and McDonald for their valued assistance with the lawns, and the Park and I raw era Clubs far the use of their lawns. The presentation of the trophies was made by Mrs <3. J. Baylev. in the South Taranaki championship singles, best two games out of three, Mr Horner defeated Mr Clague 26—7, 26 —15, the third game being abandoned. In the match for the open championship Mr Horner forfeited the game during play. The following is the list of prizewinners:— 'South Taranaki Championships. —GVIr Horner; runner-up Mr Clague. The winner takes the silver cup presented by Messrs Bennett and 'Sutton. Open Championship. —Mr Clague: runner-up, Mr Horner. Campbell Cup.— Patea team, captain, i od by Mr Horner. Handicap /Singles.—Mrs Masters; runner-up,'Mrs McKay (Manaia). Open Handicap Doubles. —Mosd'ames Palmer and Milroy; runner-up, Airs Meredith and Air Horner. B. On-ado Handicap Doubles. —Alosdames Ball and Woods; irunners-up, Ales dam es Knight, and .1 on kins. ■Consolation Handicap. Alesdames Williams and Ward; runndrs-np, Alesdames Ashton and Manners. At the conclusion of the presentation of the prizes, a presentation was made to Alesdames Bull and Dowling and also Aliss Alc.Donald in appreciatior of their valuable services during the successful running of the tournament. Mr Baylev, on behalf of the recipients, suitably responded.

A TJROA ATHLETIC SPORTS CLUB. SPORTS To be held in Air A. Freync’s Paddock, AUROA ROAD, AUROA. WEDNESDAY, AIARCH 21. To start at 11.30 a.m. 1— 100 Yards Alaiden Race. Ist prize, 20/-; 2nd, 5/-. Post entry 2/2 100 Yards Boys, 16 yeaTs and under. Ist, Air E. F. Saniifoid’s medal; 2nd. 5/-. Entry 1/3 100 Yards Open Handicap. Ist, silver cup and 20/-; 2nd, 15/-; 3rd, 5/-. Norn. 4/4 Aliles Maiden Cycle. Ist, x. Sheerin’s silver cup and 10/-; 2nd, Air Tonkin’s medal; 3rd, 5/-. Nom. 4/5 220 Yards Open Handicap. Ist, 40/-; 2nd, Davidson and Kehely’s medal; 3rd, 5/-. ' Nom. 4/6 440 Yards, youths under 18. Ist, O. Rye’s silver cup; 2nd, 10/-; 3rd, 5/-. Post entry 2/6 7 High Jump; swepestake. 8— i A file Cycle, Open. Ist, 40/-; 2nd, 15/-; 3rd, 5/-. Nom. 5/9 140 Yards, Open. Ist, 40/-; 2nd, 15/-; 3rd, 5/-.__ Nom. 4/10 — Wrestling, Cumberland style, under list. Sweepstake. 11 — l Alile Walk. Ist, E. Andrews’ medal with 20/- added; 2nd, 15/-; 3rd, 5/-. Nom. 4/12— 2 Alile Wheel Race. Ist, J. Deegan’s Cup and 60/-; 2nd, 30/-; 3rd, 10/-. Nom. 7/13 — Committeemen’s Race. Ist, Mr Ryan’s donation. 14 — 880 Yards, Open. Ist, 40/-; 2nd, Kaupokonui Co.’s go!c] medal; 3rd, 5/-. Nom. 4/15 — Atarried Ladies’ Race. Ist, P. Hammonds’ trophy; 2nd, 10/-. 10— p, Mile Cycle. Ist, W. Alartin’s Cup with 30/- added; 2nd, 20/-;. 3rd, 5/-. Nom. 5/-

17—Single Ladies’ Race. Ist, M. Knight’s trophy; 2nd, Mr Cran s IS —Pillow'Fight. Ist, Mr W. Lewin’s trophy. Entry 1/- _.' 19— Brewer’s Donkey. Ist, Air Cosgrove’s trophy. Entry 1/20 — Stepping the Chain. Ist, 20/-. Bn21— Sheep' Guessing. Ist, 20/- Entry 22 — Pig Guessing. Ist, 20/-. Entry 1/23 120 Yards Forced Handicap. Losers 1/-; winners compulsory 2/6. Ist, 20/-; 2nd, 5/-. 04—Alusical Chairs in motor cars. Sweepstake. Air Lissaman’s £3 3s gold medal for most points in events 3,5, 9 and 14. Mr Harley Henderson’s £2 2s medal for must points in Nos. 8, 12, 16. Nominations close SATURDAY, 17th AIARCH, 1925. No Entry accepted without, fees, accompanying. • Protests must be lodged with Secretary within 10 minutes of finish of race, accompanied by deposit of 10/-. Competitors must send in. last _ two vears’ performances. If none’within two years then four last performances. This programme is subject ..to alteration. Four starters or no race; five or no second prize. Handicaps to appear in daily papers on Alarch 19th. Refreshment Booth on Ground. GRAND DANCE IN EVENING. Admission: 1/6 and 1/-; Children under 14, Free. A. F. KRUSE, Hon. Secretary.