COUNTRY SPORTS

Manawatu Standard, Volume LVIII, Issue 77, 28 February 1938, Page 10

COUNTRY SPORTS

OROUA DOWNS FIXTURE. AN EXCELLENT PROGRAMME. Entries which showed a large increase in the aggregate over the number received last year, fine weather and new sections in the programme made the Oroua Downs sports, held on-Saturday, one of tho most successful fixtures staged in recent years by tho Oroua Downs Sports Club. Although pony races had been held previously, this was tho first year in which horse races were aranged, and the innovation proved well worth while. Tho entries received for this section of tho programme were 60 numerous that the competitors had to be allocated to divisions, and the races attracted much attention. In addition, there was included this year for the first time a section for bagpipe players. Cycling was another attraction which was included in the programme for the first time and gained a good measure of support. _ , A loud-speaker system assisted toward the enjoyment and enabled the spectators to be kept informed as to tho progress of the various events. The Palmerston North rree Ambulance was in attendance in case ot emergencies and the presence of the Manawatu Automobile Association’s patrol otncers and the main highways inspector was appreciated by motorists. The parking or cars at the rear of the main ground was dealt with efficiently by a group of otncials, and over 300 vehicles were accommodated with expedition and in such a manner that they could be removed easily at the end of the day. Tho judges wero as follow: Horse events, Mr J. A. Kilsby; ladies’ competitions. Mrs D. Buchanan; Highland dancing, Miss B. Evans; piping competitions, Mr A. McGowan; Mr A. H. Manson was the handicapper for the trotting events and the handicapper and starter for the track events was Mr G. Watson. Good organisation was apparent throughout the day, and i,t reflected the care and attention paid to the preliminary work. To those who, as officials of the club, had tho day’s arrangements in hand, much credit is due. They were as follow: Fresident, Mr J. Q. Cameron; vice-presidents, Messrs H. Proctor, V. Bird, H. Olliver, E. Conlan, J. Funnell, E. Christensen, JW. Scott, F. A. Mills, T. Grammer, senr., A. .Jamieson and A. Thomson. The secretary (Mr R. Gates) carried his duties through with his usual efficiency and tact, much of the success of the meeting beingdue to his able administration, assisted by a number of others. The trophies were presented by the president, who congratulated the winners on their success. Mr Cameron referred to the wonderful support the club had received and mentioned that there was 71 officials assisting the club for the day. “One of the officials, Mr G. Watson, of Levin, has announced his retirement as a handicapper and starter after 50 years Service,” said Mr Cameron. “I think this is a wonderful record and. on behalf of the club, I want to thank him for the valuable services he has rendered to this and other clubs during this period of ha.f a century.” Mr Cameron then called for cheers for Mr Watson, which were heartily responded to. ' Hon. J. G. Cobbe, member for the Oroua electorate, and Mr J. Linklater were among those present. Mr C. L. Hunter, member for Manawatu, forwarded advice that he could not attend during the day, but would be present at tho dance to be held in the evening. Results of the events are as follow: HORSE EVENTS. Oroua Downs champion hunters, 11.7 and over; first prize, challenge cup donated by Messrs Goldfinch and Cousins and seven guineas; second prize, three guineas; third prize, £1 10s. —J. J. Waller’s Frisco Jack 1, G. W’adc’s Ginger 2, Miss Scrimegour’s Banshee 3; 13, entries. Maiden hunters’ competition, list and over.—T. Hayes’s Countess 1, H. Carter’s Boss 2, J. Scott’s Socks 3; 15 entries. Maiden pony jump, 14.2 hands and over. —June Kitchen’s Baikey Stewart 1, C. Bills’s The Joker 2, H. J. Waller’s Toby 3; 5 entries. \ Jumping competition, list and over, for horses that have not won more than otic event in an A. and P. Show. —G. W’ado’s Ginger 1, K. Carter’s Bess 2, R. Hartley’s Snowstorm 3; 13 entries. Open pony jump, 14.2 hands and under. —J. A. Pawson’s Steel Spring 1, Miss M. Cameron’s Robin 2, J. Scott’s Nincompoop 3; 12 entries. Apple-bobbing.—l. Easton 1, C. Waller 2; 8 entries. Thread-the-ncedle race. -r— Mr and Mrs R. Scott 1, Mr and Mrs J. Scott 2;. 9 entries. Leaping competition, steeplechase stylo, list and over.—D. Cowdrey’s Midnight 1, J. J. Waller's Frisco Jack 2, D. C. Blake’s Lono Ranger 3; 10 entries. Oroua Downs handicap trot (two miles). —J. Mayo’s Native Bush 1, A. E. Hyde’s Hilltop 2; 2 entries. Taikorea handicap trot (saddle), one and a half miles.—Mr Hyde’s Hilltop 1, J. Watson’s Native Bird 2; 3 entries. Half mile galolp, 10.7 hands and over.— First division: F. Waller’s Gala 1, 1. Goodwin’s Banba 2; 11 entries. Second division: N. Bieknell’s Europa 1, G. Waller’s Park Acre 2; 11 entries.

Six furlong gallop, 10.7 and over. —First division: N. Bicknoll’s Wedlock 1, T. V. Marshall’s Seakle 2. Second division: F. R. Waller’s Gala 1, R. Blenkliorn’a Gla dium 2; 18 entries. Hunters’ consolation, catch weights.—J. A. Pawson’s Poneka 1, D. G. Blake’s Lono Ranger 2, A. Denton’s Ivlakio 3; 16 entries.

One mile gallop, 10.7 and over. —F. R. Waller’s Gala 1, C. Harvey’s Bay Duke 2, R. Cave’s Toby 3; 12 entries. Gala gained the lead in the last lap and won by about two lengths. Pony race, 14 hands and under.—Mrs Rautahi’s Blue Feather (ridden by Mr Hartley) 1, G. Wade’s Image (ridden by Miss Tate) 2; 5 entries. ATHLETIC EVENTS.

Ladies’ 75 yards.—Miss E. Mullins (6yds) 1, Miss J. Skilton (10yds) 2, Miss P. Chalk (syds) 3; 5 entries. Time, 9scc. Ladies’ 100yds.—Miss A. E. Wilson (2 yds) 1, Miss E. Hosking (6yds) 2. Miss J. Skilton (11yds) 3; 7 entries. Time, 12sec. Maiden 100yds.-—C, Fitt 1, .T. Tahu 2, G. Nix 3; 5 entries. Time, llsee.

100yds open handicap.—First heat; R. J. Carter (B,yds) 1, R. Wing (10yds) 2, J. Parker (10yds) 3: 4 entries. Time, lOjsec. Second heat: C. N. Fitt. (10yds), W. Sloan (Byds) 2, C. Mullins (7yds) 3; 4 entries. Time, lOsec. Final: R. J. Carter 1, R. Wing 2, C. N. Fitt 3. Time, lOsec. 220yds open handicap.—R. J. Carter (16yds) 1. J. Dynes (?oyds) 2, J. Kcnevan (19yds) 3; 7 entries. Time, 21 2-ssec. 440yds".— R. J: Carter (28yds) 1, C. Mullins (25yds) 2. J. Miller (35yds) 3; 7 entries. Time, 49sec.

One mile cycle.—A. Allen (80yds) 1, B. Dutton (90yds) 2, I. Palmer (180yds) 3; 11 entries. Time, 2.33. One and a half miles cycle.—F. Blackett (100yds) 1. R. Dutton (130yds) 2, G. King (190.vds) 3; 14 entries. Primary school boys’ race. 220vds. —D Hill 1, R. Rowland 2, W. Russell 3; 30 entries. 880yds open handicap.—J. Miller (38.yds) N. Griffon (45yds) 2, V. J. Nix (65yds) 3: seven entries. Time, 61 3-10 sec. Two-mile cycle race.—F. Blackett (100 yds) 1, A. H. Allen (95yds) 2, A. R. Ellery (45yds) 3: 12 entries. Time. 5.41 j. 120vds consolation handicap.—F. Morgan (12yds) 1, W. Sloan (17yds) 2, R. Wing (13yds) 3; five entries; time, 11 3-sscc. - HIGHLAND DANCING. Highland fling, under 8 years.—J. Burston 1, Dawn Martin 2. Under 12 years. —Highland fling.—Freda Pain 1, L. Black 2, R. McDowall 3. Irish jig: Freda Pain 1, L. Black 2, B. Hchir 3. Sword dance: D. McLean 1, I. Anderson 2, M. Chatfield 3. Sean triubhas: Y. Nicholson 1. Freda Pain 2', Jean Dustall 3. Sailor’s hornpipe: Freda Pain 1, Y. Nicholson 2. Jean Dustall 3. Under 16 years.—Highland fling: Joan Lynch 1, Meta McKenna 2, D. McLean 3. Irish jig: 11. Martin 1. D. McLean. 2. Sword dance: Meta McKenna 1, D. McLean 2, Joan Lynch 3. Open Classes.

Highland fling—Miss June Scott 1, Claude Henderson 2, Miss P. Over 3. Irish jig: C. Henderson 1, Miss . Over 2, Miss G. McKenzie 3. Sean triubhas: Miss June Scott 1, Miss L. McKenzie 2, Miss P. Over 3. Hornpipe: C. Henderson 1, Miss

P. Over 2, Miss G. McKenzie 3. Sword dance: Miss P. Over 1, Miss June Scott 2, Clause Henderson 3. . North Island championship Highland reel. —Miss June Scott 1, Miss Pat Over 2, Miss Gracio McKay 3. PIPING EVENTS. Reels and Strathspeys, local. —N. Cmden 1, G. Pilcher 2, J. Pilcher 3; 5 entries. ' Marches, own selection, B grade. L. Sattrup 1, N. Cruden 2, G. Pilcher 3: 6 Slow match, local—J.. Paterson 1, N. Cruden 2, G. Pilcher 3; 7 entries Novice class, march, own sciectios. —A. McDowall 1, D 11. Mackay 2, G. Mackay 3; 4 entries. Strathspeys and reels, B grade, open. • L. Sattrup 1, N. Cruden 2, W. D. Finlay-. ESP 3; 7 entries. Slow march, A grade open.—W. Budge 1, J. Paterson 2, N. Cruden 3. March, A grade, open. —W. Budge 1, N. Cruden 2, Strathspeys and reels, open. —W. Budge 1, N. Cruden 2, J. Patterson 3. March. B grade.—L. Sattrup 1, N. Cruden 2, G. Pilcher 3. LADIES’ COMPETITIONS. Sultana cake (open).—-Mrs H. Procter 1, Mrs H. Olliver 2. Spongo sandwich, arrowroot (open): Mrs Russell 1, Mrs H. Olliver 2, Miss A. Eder 3. Sponge sandwich, flour (open): Mrs Baker 1, Mrs Russel! 2, Mrs Williams 3. Sponge roll (open): Mrs Baker 1, Mrs Beard. 2. Sponge sandwich, flour (18 and under): Miss A. Boswell 1, Mies I. Thomson 2. BABY SHOW. Three months and under. —Selwyn Giniblett 1, John Murphy 2; 4 entries/ Over three months: Mervyn Forno 1, Melvyn Burling 2; 12 entries. Over six months and under 12 months: Audrey Algar 1, Lindsay Millard 2; 14 entries. Over 12 months and under 18 months: Robin Mitchell 1, Peggy Veale 2; 14 entries. OTHER COMPETITIONS. Sheaf tossing. —Novice class: T. Scott and R. Boyce, equal, 1; open, T. Scott 1, W. Sanson and J. Connell, equal, 2. Nail driving, men : W. Clough 1, M. Reader 2; about 150 entries. Nail driving, ladies: Mrs V. Bird 1, Mrs Kitchen 2.