TE KIRI SPORTS.

Hawera Star, Volume XLVII, 19 April 1928, Page 6

TE KIRI SPORTS.

GREAT CHOPPING ENTRY. BIG FIELDS IN FOOT RACING. Th© third annual sports gathering under the auspices oi the To km Scottish Association, held yesterday on the To Kiri Domain, was well patronised by th© sight-seeing public and by competitors in all events oil in© programme. Rain threatened an the morning, but the. weather cleared as the day advanced. Principal interest centred in the numerous woodehopping ©vents, in which exceptionally large numbers of expert axemen competed. So numerous were the contestants in tnree of these that it was necessary to decide the issue in heats. It is questionable if a better entry has been made in chopping contests at any meeting in Taranaki for many years. Free-cutting, green puliatea timber was used, and some very fine exhibitions. of axemanship were witnessed by tlie densely packed spectators, wild were effectively fenced oil' from the contenders and Hying chips. Control of this star attraction reflected the highest credit on the executive, though the gathering, as a whole, was excellently managed by the following officials: — Handicappers, Alessrs. J. A. Hansen and L. Corbett; starters, Alessis. L. Alacßeynolds and L. Corbett; nidges, Alessrs. S. Agnew, L. _ A. Marshall, J. T. Alildenfiall (running), A. Volzke and R. C. Watson (chopping) ; timekeeper, Air. J. Feaver (Opunake); stewards, Air. D. Davison (weight judging), Alessrs. V atson and A. Mitchell (chain stepping), Messrs. R. Holland and E. G. Smith (children’s races). . . . . Officers of the association who played no small part in the successful conduct of the gathering were Alessis. E. J. Rodger (chairman), C. R. Wemyss (secretary), J. Flavin, H. Afunro, R. .8. Jenkin, E. A. Collins, A. K. .Stevenson, AY. C. Clement, J. Coupe, E. A. Poole, C. AA’oolford, H. Korte, \y. A. Land, M. AY. Barker, and R. \Y. Clements (vice-presidents). The Auroa Pipe Band was m attendance throughout’ the day, tlieir efforts to enliven proceedings being favourably committed upon. An excellent luncheon and afternoon tea booth, under the supervision of Air 1). A. Hughes, and Airs. A\. G. Boynton’s fruit, confectionery and ice cream stall ministered to the wants of all and sundry. . . Following are the competition reSUItS ’ CHOPPING.

Alaiden Chop, 12-inch blocks.—First neat: F. A. Wolfe (28seo) 1, Ai. u a ten by (28sec) 2, T. Bhegeden (26s.ee) Time, 55 2-ssec. Second hear: W. Smith. (26sec) 1, E. AA atson (28sec) 2, E. Coombe (26see) 3. 'lime, 58 l-ssec. Final: E. A. Wolfe 1, Ai. Gatenby 2, E. Watson 3. Time, 42sec. AA uiteika Chop, 12-inch.—first heat: E. H. Gibson (20sec) 1, f • Lielawski (26sec) 2, T. Coffey (19see) 3 Time, 5i l-ssec. Second heat: f. Wolfe (28see) 1, P. N. Corbett (16sec) •j AV. H. AVest (23see) 3. Time, olsec. Final: E. H. Gibson I, AI. Corbett 2, W. H. AVest 3. Time, 41sec. Scottish Association Chop, 15-inch. —C. A'olzke (20sec) 1, AI. Corbett (30sec) 2, AV. H. AA'est (34sec) 3. .Time, lmin 19see. Awatuna Chop, 12-inch. —First heat: I C. A'olzke’ (14sec) 1, F. Bielawsla (26sec) 2, V. L. AVarner (18sec) 3. Time, 45sec. Second heat: P. N. Corbett (16sec) 1, F. AVolfe (28sec) 2, J. Harrison (22see) 3. Time, 43 3-5 sec. Final: F. Wolfe 1, P. N. Corbett 2, J. Harrison 3. Time, 40sec. Youths’ Cup Chop, 12-inch. —E. AVatson 1, H. Henry 2. Time, 52sec. Local Handicap Chop.—T. Coupe. 1, \A r . Crawford 2, C. Thompson 3. The points prize for local axemen was won by E. AA'atson, with six points. RUNNING EVENTS. Alaiden 120 yards—J. Thompson 1, F. Barraclough 2. /lime, 14seos. Open 100 yards.—first heat : 11. AVatson (4yds) I, P. Nesdale (6yds) 2, J. Rum (Byds) 3. Time, 10 l-ssees. Second heat: E. C- Foreman (10yds) 1, R. R. Atayliead (7yds) 2, F. J. Tlottey (oydis) 3. Time, 10 l-ssec. Final: P. Nesdale 1. E. C. Foreman 2, 11. 11. .Mayhead 3. Time, lOsoos. 220 Yards Handicap.—First fisat : R. Watson. (11yds) X, \V. J 1 O’ Byrne (15 yds) 2. R. Jl. Alayhead (10yds) 3- Time. 24secs. Second heat; P. Nesdale ((11 vds) 1. F. J. Toittey (12ydis) 2, H. Field (23vds) 3. .Tie, 23 4-sseos. Final: P. Nesdale 1, H. Field 2, AV. J. O’Byrne 3. Time. 22 2-ssiec. 440 Yards Handicap.—J. H. Gimbleitt (45.yds) 1, F. Lichtwark (40yds) 2, R- R. Alayhead (45yds) 3. Time, 52 4-ssecs. 880 Yards Handicap. N. Preston (50yd.s) 1. F. Lichtwark (60yds) 2, R. MacDonald (70yds) 3. Time, 2.7. 120 Yard,s Hurdle Handicap.—AV. J. O’ Byrne (syds behind) 1, F. J. Tottev (Byds behind) and R. AVatson (10yds behind), dead lie.at, 2. Tie, 19secs. School Boys’ Raae (100yds).—C- AAat--on 1. A. Crawford 2. Ararried iAlen’s Race. (100yds).—C. Thompson 1, 11. Kendall 2. Committee Race (100yds).—AA . Crawford 1. J. Rumble 2.

Bandsmen’s Bace (with instruments). —Piper AfcLeod I. Piper Sturgeon 2. Single Ladies’ Ra«x (76yds-).—Al’iss Elise Froist 1, Aliss Anne Hickey 2. Ararried Ladies’ Race (75yds).—Airs [\ Clements 1, All's L. Petcli 2. DANCING AND IMPING.

Judges: Dancing, Airs. H. Seagar; piping,"Air. H. Seagar. Piper for the dancing, Air. J. lorns (Eltliam). Sword Dance (open).—Aliss D. Gower (Eltliam) 1, Aliss B. Clouston (Opunake) 2. Highland Fling (under 16 years). — Miss D. Gower I, Aliss Tamatea 2. Irish Jig (open). —Miss B. Clouston 1, Aliss D. Gower 2. Bagpipe Alusic (open).—Piper Cameron ], Piper A. AloLeod 2.

FIELD EVENTS

High Jump. —C. J. Collins (2in.) and l -1 . J. Tottey (Bin.) tied at 4ft. llin. Hop, Step, and Jump.—J. 34. Cimblett f2lt.), 4Lit. 1 in., 1: C. J. Collins (34.), 39 1 1 9in., 2. Stepping the Chain. —R. MacDonald and A. E. Davison tied with the exact distance.

The gathering concluded with a dance at the Te Kiri hall in the evening, at which the association’s chairman (Mr. E. J. Rodger) presented the prizes won during the day. Messis A. Davison and R. Thomas acted as masters of ceremonies.