OROUA DOWNS

Manawatu Times, Volume XLIX, Issue 3286, 4 March 1926, Page 4

OROUA DOWNS

ANNUAL SPORTS GREAT SUCCESS.

Glorious weather attended the annual meeting of the Oroua Downs Sports Club, held on Mr. H. G. Hammond’s grounds yesterday. A large attendance rewarded 1 the efforts of the organising committee. and the field was bright with : the colour of sunshades and summer frocks. The Foxton Silver Band was in attendance and played several ; selections. The resiiSj of the compe- : titions were:— Horse Events. Maiden Pony Leaping: M. Benton 1, R. Scott 2. Maiden Hunters' Competition: N. Ryder 1, Miss Baker 2, L. Johnson 3. Open Pony Leaping: PI. Blunden 1, Miss B. Rewe 2, J. Scott 3. Novelty Trot 15 miles: A. Grammar 1, L, Broughton 2, L. C. Driver 3. Taikorea Open Plandicap (Nathan Challenge Cup): J. Shaw 1. E. Oliver 2, J. Cameron 3. Hunters’ Competition (steeplechase style); J- Shaw 1, L. Johnson 2. Bending competition: B. Scott 1, J. Osborne 2. Novelty pony race, li miles: H. J. Waller 1, H. M. Blunden 2, J. Neame 8. Hunters’ consolation: A. Scott 1, H. Waller 2, J. J. Waller 3. Trot, li miles: L. Broughton 1, H. Hammond 2, A. R. Grammar 3. Novelty pony race, i mile: R. Scott 1. H. J. Waller 2, PI. M. Blunden 3. Tilting at ring: M. E. Wood 1, R. McKelvic 2. Thread-the-needle race; J. Waller 1. Running Events. 100yds.: L. Mullins 1. M. Strange 2. T. Kelly 3. 220yds.: T. Kelly 1, N. C. Harvey 2. 440yds.: T. Kelly 1, R. W. Shackleton 2, L. Lysaght 3. Half-mile: O. Scotney 1, L. Mullins Novelty Events. Sheep guessing: Mrs. J. Hartley 1791b5., Mrs. E. Beyle ISSlbs., C. Cockburn ISSlbs., nil 21bs. off. To settle later. ! Chain stepping: F. Waller 1, F. C. | Raikes 2. j A largely-attended dance was hold in the evening in the Oroua Downs j hall, where Mr. H. George’s orchestra i supplied the music.