PORANGAHAU SPORTS

Hawke's Bay Tribune, Volume XXVI, Issue 81, 17 March 1936, Page 3

PORANGAHAU SPORTS

Very Successful Gathering From Our Own Correspondent PORANGAHAU, March 16. The Porangahau Sports Club held the annual meeting on the local sports ground on Saturday and it was an outstanding success form every point of view, there being a good attendance nf .the public, and excellent fields in ali events. In addition, the weather con-, ditions were perfect, after having threatened for many days to mar the proceedings. A most enoyable day was spent by all. The presence of competitors from all parts of the district, in spite of sports attractions in other districts, added interest to the fixture, for the success of which, those in charge of the various official duties must assume the fullest credit. Great credit is also duo to the secretary, Air W. Snelling, wlio carried out his duties in a very capable manner. It was a splendidlylun meeting, and the many arrangements necessary for its success were bandied in the ablest possible manner.

The horse events were up to the usual high standard, and some excellent jumping was witnessed during the day. All the judges’ decisions throughout the day proved most popular. The following are the results:— ATHLETIC EVENTS. Boys’ rase (12 and under 16). —B. Moana 1, R. Marsh 2. Children’s race (9 years to 12). —Q. Smith 1, R Ropiha and T. Ward (dead heat) 2. Wrestling.—Schoolboys, first event: WWakefield 1, Smith and E. Ropiha (equal) 2. Cecond event: M. Kuril. Third event: D. Brown. Fourth event: Hutana. HORSE EVENTS. First medley handicap.—Miss Judith Hunter 1, Miss Jean Hunter 2, Miss Boris Renall 3. Pony jump (14.2 and under), (Galeiie Bousfield Memorial Cun).— Miss Itoustield’s Tui 1, Miss Bousfield’s Painted Doll 2, Miss J. Davidson’s Paul 3. Apple bobbing.—Mr M. Hobson 1, Mr N. Hobsod 2. Maiden jump.—Miss J. Hunter’s Hinehou .1, Miss Balfour’s Kowhai 2. Flag race.—Mr N. Hobson 1, Mr A. Houseman 2. Jumping competition, hunters’ style, open (A. W. Parson’s Al emorial Challenge Cup).—Miss D. Bouselield’s Tui 1, Air Hobson’s Flashlight 2, Airs Aldridge's Heliotype 3. Ladies’ Bracelet. (Threading the needle). —Air N. Hobson 1, Air J. Allison 3. Second medley.—Alias Diana Hunter's

Vi 1, Mis? D. Bousfield’s Painted Doll 2, Airs P. Hunter’s Little Bird 3. Musical chairs. —Mr N. Hobson 1, Air T. Kuru 2. Jumping competition, steeplechase style (Mr A. W. Parson’s Challenge Cup).—Air A. W. Parson's Toomai I, Airs Aldridge’s Heliotype 2, Air N. Hobson’s Flashlight 3. Ladies’ jump.—Aliss Bousefield’s Tui 1, Mr A. W. Parson’s Toomai 2, Airs Bousefield’s Haupai 3. Turning competition (ladies). —Aliss •E. Hobson 1, Airs Hunter 2. Turning competition (men). —Air N. Hobson 1, Mr M. Hobson 2. NATIONAL DANCING. Twelve years and under Highland fling.—lsobel M’bnroei 1, Nola Begley 2, Jean Young 3. Irish jig.—Nola Begley. Sailors’ hornpipe.—Nola Dcglcy. Over twelve years Seann Truibhais. —Jessie AlcKonzic .1, Belle Davey 2. Irish jig.—Belle Davey 1, Jessie MeKenzie 2. Sailors’ hornpipe.—Belle Davey 1, Jessie AleKenzie 2. Putting the shot.—Air W. Wakefield (18ft Gin) 1, Mr P. Boyne (I.Bft sJin) . Sheep-guessing competition. —Mr R. Lennox. The catering during the day was in the hands of the local Afaoris, who carried out their duties in a most capable manner.