WAITUNA WEST SPORTS

Manawatu Times, Volume LIV, Issue 6844, 25 February 1929, Page 5

WAITUNA WEST SPORTS

ANNUAL MELTING

A SUCCESSFUL GATHERING

Favoured with fine weather and the knowledge that the gathering never fails to prove enjoyable, a large crowd attended the annual sports meeting of the Waituna "West Sports Club, held on the school grounds on Saturday. Fear in and year out, this meeting is organised with extraordinary enthusiasm and the support accorded speaks vohimns for the popularity of those responsible for the preparation of the programme and the conduct of the sports programme. There, were present visitors from Fcilding and the surrounding districts and the attendance of the Fcilding Caledonian Pipe band added to the gaiety of the proceedings. The usual picnic facilities were available, and the provision of luncheon on the ground proved a convenience.

The club’s patron, Mr L. T. McLean, •joined with the other officials to keep the programme in swing. The Presi-

dent, Mr N .J. Short and Mr N. V. Shannon as director of sports, together with the joint secretaries, Messrs E. N. Mayhew and E. E. Pearce, are to be congratulated upon the success of the meeting. Mr E. Burrell judged the horse events, Mr J. Stewart the Highland dancing, to both of whom the club’s thanks are duo. Thanks are also due to Piper K. Burne, who was kind enough to play the music for the dancing. In the evening the usual dance was held and this proved in every way a fitting finale to a most successful day. Brainwell’s orchestra supplied the music. . The following are the results of the sports: — Boys’ Race: M. Bishop, 1, McLean 2. Girls’ Eac.e: Miss R. Taylor 1, Miss M. Taylor 2. Goal Kicking Competition: E. Vickers 1. Maiden Pony Jump: L. Bull's Redwing 1; 0. Strawbridge’s entry 2. 100 Yards Local Handicap: E. Marshall 1, A. Meads 2, Campbell 2. Maiden Hunters: H. Blunden’s Waitangi 1, W. Ti Mona’s Royal Arch 2.

Wheelbarrow Race; W. Dais 1, Gampbell 2. Distance Stepping (correct distance 23yds 2ft. bins.): Ladies, Miss Fifield 1: men, R. Richardson 1. Open Pony Jump: H. Marsh’s Royal 1, T. Iwikau’s Toko 2. High Jump Handicaps A. Hodge, sft 2ins, 1. Open Hunters: Miss M. Steward’S Gentleman Jack 1, G. Smith’s Monarch 2, S. G. Perry’s Carryowen 3. Musical CaTs: R. Lawrence 1. Addition Race on Foot: V. Meads 3. 220 Yards Local Handicap: J. Campbell 1. Consolation Jump: Mrs F. Pearson’s Padmore 1, G. Smith’s Silver King 2, Motor Car Driving Competition: Ladies, Miss V. Shannon 1; men, H. Hope 1. Height Guessing: Ladies, Miss T. Rutherford 1: men, E. England 1. Motor Car Tilting: J. Old 1. Sheep Quessing: Ladies, Miss E. B. Shannon 1; men, S. J. Shand 1. Single Ladies' Race: Miss M. McLean 1, Miss Northeott 2. Highland Dancing * Competitions: Miss P. Syme came first in all, witli Miss M. Noble second.