METHODIST CAMP

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXIV, Issue 93, 3 April 1934, Page 7

METHODIST CAMP

VERY HAPPY GATHERING Spirit of Fellowship Shown SPORTS AT TOMOANA Though one of the smallest Bible Class camps held in this district, the Methodist Young Men’s Camp held at Tomoana was a very happy one. A fine spirit of fellowship prevailed throughout the camp, and the spiritual tone was very high indeed. Future Hawke’s Bay camps will find it difficult to exceed it in the social and spiritual spheres. The camp captain was the Rev. E. T. Olds, of Napier and the chairman of the executive, Mr. J. H. Oldham, of Napier. Forty-seven young men were present in camp. Mr. Walter Carman, a member of the New Zealand executive of the Methodist Bible Class movement, was among the campers and was of great assistance. Several very impressive services were held. The Rev. R. B. Gosnell, of Hastings, conducted a Thanksgiving service on Good Friday morning. At this service the thanksofferings of tho various classes in the district were received. The usual camp missionary meeting was held in the evening. Ihe Rev. H. li. Jeffreys, of Dannevirke, was the speaker, and a special collection foi foreign missions was taken uPOn Easter Sunday, services were conducted by Mr. C. H. Bisson, of Napier, and the Rev. D. C. Alley, of Greenmeadows. At the close of the evening service, the communion and fellowship meeting were held under the guidance of the Rev. E. T. Olds.

Elocutionary competitions amongst the campers were held on Good Friday and Saturday evening. Mr. W. E. Bate, of Hastings and Mr. Walter Carman, of Wellington, acted as judges. An excellent programme of sports and games was arranged for Saturday and Monday. Mr. A. Clough, of Napier, acted as convenor of the sports committee. A great many visitors from Hastings and Napier were present at the sports and camp concert on Saturday. ji'he convenors of the various committees thank the H.B. A. and P. Society for again placing tlieir beautiful grounds at their disposal and all those who helped in any way to make the camp such a pronounced success. Following are the results of the sports and competitions:—

ELOCUTIONARY COMPETITIONS

Bible and hymn reading at sight.— Junior: D. Olds (Napier) 1, W. Cormack (Napier Suburbs) 2, D. Hooker (Hastings) and G. Gardiner (Napier) 3 (equal). Intermediate: J. Horne (Napier) 1, C. Oemeke (Napier) and J. Lewis (Napier) 2 (equal), E. Barnett (Napier) 3. Senior: W. Laws (Hastings) 1, R. Lyon (Napier) 2, W. Taylor (Napier) 3. Impromptu Speech.—Junior; M. MacGregor (Napier Suburbs) 1, D. Olds (Napier) and W. Cormack (Napier Suburbs) 2 (equal). Intermediate: J. Lewis (Napier) 1, E. Barnett (Napier) 2, C. Oemeke (Napier) 3. SeniorW. Taylor (Napier) 1, N. Williams (Napier) 2, 11. Miller (Hastings) 3. Prepared Speech.—Junior; M. MacGregor (Napier Suburbs), subject: “What Camps Means To Me,” 1. Intermediate: J. Lewis (Napier), subject; “How John Wesley Savgd England,” 1. Senior; W. Laws (Hastings), subject: “John Wesley as a Preacher,” 1 Cup for class obtaining most points in elocutionary competitions.—Napier Intermediate Bible Class. SPORTS EVENTS. 100 yards.—Junior: J. Stitson (W.S.) 1, D. Hooker (H.) 2, C. Bickerstaff (N) 3. Intermediate: G. E. Bisson (N) 1, E. Garnett (H) 2, E. Barnett (N) 3. Senior: R. Lodge (N) 1, A. E. Clough (N) 2, E. T. Feme (N) 3. 220 yards.—Junior: J. Stitson (WS) 1, D. Hooker (H) 2, C. Bickerstaff (N) 3. Intermediate: E. Garnett (H) 1, G. E. Bisson (N) 2, E. Barnett (N) 3. Senior: R. Lodge (N) 1, A. E. Clough (N) 2, E. T. Feme (N) 3.

440 wards. —Intermediate: E. Garnei.t (H) 1, G. E. Bisson (N) 2, E. Barnett (N) 3. Senior: R. Lodge (N) 1, 1T. Feme (N) 2, A. E. Clough (N) 3. 880 yards.—Junior: J. Stitson (WS) 1, W. Cormack (WS) 2, A. Williams (WS) 3. Intermediate: E. Garnett (H) 1, G. E. Bisson (N) 2, E. Barnett (N) 3. Senior: D. C. Alley (G) 1, A. E. Clough (N) 2, R. Lovie (H) 3.

1 mile.—lntermediate: E. Garnett (H) 1, G. E. Bisson (N) 2, E. Barnett (N) 3. Senior: E. T. Forne (N) 1, R Lovie (H) 2, D. C. Alley (G) 3. Long jump.—lntermediate: E. Garnett (H) 1, J. Bickerstaff (G) 2, D. Hooker (H) 3. Senior: R. Lodge (N'i 1, G. Rodda (WS) 2, R. Lyon (N) 3. Hop, step and jump.—lntermediate: E. Garnett (H) 1, J. Stitson (WS) 2, D. Hooker (H) 3. Senior: R. Lodge (N) 1, L. Spurdie (H) 2, G. Rodda (WS) 3 ‘ High jump.—Junior: J. Stitson (WS) (4ft.) 1, D. Hooker (HI (3ft. Ilin.) 2. C. Bickerstaff (N) (3ft. Bin.) 3. Intermediate: E. Garnett (H) (4ft. 6sin.) 1, E. Barnett (N) (4ft. 4in.) 2, G. E. Bisson (N) (4ft.) 3. Senior; R. Lodge (N) (4ft. lOin.) 1, D. C Aliev (G) (4ft bin.) 2, W. S. Taylor (N) (4ft. sin ) 3 880 yards walk. —Intermediate: W. Cormack (WS) 1. G. E. Bisson (N) 2, A. Williams (WS) 3. Senior: T) C. Alley (G) 1. R. Finnemore (WS), L. Spurdie (H) 3. Relay.—Junior: Napier Suburbs 1. Only entry. Intermediate: Hastings 1, Napier 2. Senior:. Napier 1. Napier Suburbs 2, Hastings 3. Throwing the cricket ball. — Intermediate: 8. Hunt (G) 1, E. Garnett CH) 2. .1. Stitson (WS) Senior: D C. Aliev (G) (240 ft. .Min.) 1, R. Lodge (N) (233 ft. fin.) 2. R. Galbraith (N) Women's race. 75yds.—Single: Miss Attwood (G) 1. Miss Bisson (N) 2. Miss Bott (H) 3. Officials’ race. tOllvda.—W Oarninn (Wellington) l.jG. E Lvons (Masterton) 2. E. T. Olds (Napier) 3. Junior championship. — J. Stitson (WS) 12pts. 1. D. Hooker <H) Opt-. 2. C. Bickerstaff (N) "pts. Intermediate championship—l.. Garnett (N) 25pts. 1, G. E. Bisson (N) 14 pts. 2, E. Barnett (N) 7pts. 3. ■Senior championship.—R. Lodge (N) "Opts. 1, D. C. Alley (G) 12pts. 2. E. T. Forne (N) and A. E. Clough (N) 7pts. 3 equal. Herbert Smith Trust Cup (Junior

"hanipionship).—J. Stitson (W8). Stanley Jones Memorial Cups.—lntermediate, E. Garnett (H); senior, R. Lodge (N). Spurdie Spoils’ Banner (for competition amongst classes in Hawke’s Bey district).—Napier Trinity (6«pts.) 1, Napier Suburbs (48pts.) 2, Hastings (43pta) 3.