MOTUEKA

Nelson Evening Mail, Volume LXI, 6 April 1926, Page 5

MOTUEKA

EASTKp MONDAY SPORTS field sports, organised by the Motueka. Fire Brigade and Brass Hand, were held at the Cricket Oround on Monday, in beautiful weather. A large crowd of spectators witnessed with keen interest tiie many events, carried out punctually and with great, success. The afternoon's enjoyment was enhanced by excellent music, rendered bv Hie Motueka Brass Band. Ladies of the Croquet Club had in hand the luncheon and tea booth, which was well patronised; while Mr Harvey was in charge of the refreshment stall, where good business was done. A compel it ion (guessing the weight of three slice])) added considerably to the funds. following is the programme of events : Primary Schools Championship, hoys 100 yards (medal donated by T. Hughes) ■ K. Knapp. Secondary Schools Championship, bovs 100 vards (medal donated bv T. Hughes)-Kirk 1, R. Taihot 2. ' Bovs (under 12), 75 yards handicap—- !!. Hudson 1. Madigan' 2. ttirls (under 171, 75 yards handicap—il. C tin:, n I. I. M.-C aria lie 2. ('.iris Hinder Ci| 75 vards— 1. McKarlane I. \l. bridle 2. Cue mile cycle handicap P.. V. Sav- ;;„;■' I, C. I'eeco 2. Time, 3 minutes. Co;.; .aM. goal kicking competition (trophv A. I). Batt)- l : . Howling. 75 van!.-, .lash handicap. Ist heat- 0. P. Wall;,, I.D. Nalder 2. lime 7secs. ; Xo I heat. P. francois I. 11. (!. Goodman 2. time 7 5■5.--.ec.«. ; liiuil, P. h'ran-c-'s I. Walker 2 j time 7 'I-ssecs. Two mile cycie htiudicap—-C. Teece 1, Creeii !'. Time () iniiis., /)5 'l-ssecs. Long jump L. Wells (18ft. ll.'.in) 1, I). Nalder 2, 100 cards handicap. Ist heal D. Nab der I, J. (ilecson. lOs.vs. j 2n,| Inal. P. Kraucois 1. L. Wells 2, 10 1-Ssee. • limil, P. Francois. !. I). Nalder 2. lOsecs. Putting the shot D. Evles (35ft. 2ins.) 1. f. Coleman (27ft. 3ins.) 2. J, R, Clark, not entered (29ft. sins.). 220 vards htiudicap (-1. Powers' Cup and £■■, P. Francois 1. C. Warner 2, 22 ■i-ss.es.

One mile handicap (£5 donated bv J. Met arthy) E. 11. Harkncss 1, P. Cowin 2, (!. N. Crooby 3; do.in.s. 27secs. High .lump L. \Vells (sft.) I. \'. Six. Ins ('ll'i. Dins.) 2. 3 mile cycle handicap C. Teece 1, Green 2. D. Anderson 3; llinius losecs. ii!JO yards handicap- I. Glecson 1. La, Frent/, 2. C. Walker 3: 1 mill. 59secs. Hep. step and jump L. Wells 1. 1. M. MeLie 2; 36ft, O.'.ins. 440 yards handicap—A. Allporl 1, H. ftoodmaii 2. C. Walker 3; 51;jsecs. Step|:ing competition (Mr W. fj. Cibbs' in.».livl Mrs I). Ncsbilt, 43 yards (correct 42.8^). 120 yards hurdles handicap—P. Francois 1. L. Wells 2 (20secs.|. Consolation race (220 vards)—L.-Wells X- 11. Goodman 2 (2,5 2-ssecs). The manageineiit eotuniittee. and secretary (Mr ,). P. ( lark) are t 0 he congratulated on the very successful carrymi:, cut of the day's programme. —*