BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.

North Otago Times, 2 December 1911, Page 4

BOYS' HIGH SCHOOL SPORTS.

The elements consented to behave themselves well yesterday, no doubt In honor ol the "Governor's vtelte.wtf for the. celebration of the Waltaki Boys' High School annual Bporls. "Mens sana in corpore sana" is a motto which, at Waitaki, is evidently kept well in the forefront, and, both by precept and example, is being constantly instilled intoiho minds of tho toys, Particularly where the mental soil is so oxcollent, where the mind 1b so young, elastic and plastic, tho -splendid qua'Aty ot the seed sown cannot, In the future, fail to realise a fruition of which we venture to predict tho Dominion as a whole will be Justly proud. However, tho "earthlytaber-'nacle"-the sound and healthy Jjody, in mar.y cases trained to the minute, was greatly In evidence. The splendid physique and excellent stamina of the boys was, in the long programme of events yesterday, put to a severe test, but they apparently, one a od all, ; came through the ordoal with flags flying, showing very low signs of distress after a somewhat gruelling day. Where all performed so excellently it seems almost .invidious to single out anyone for special mention. In the Junior events, however, young Dimlek, at present a somewhat diminutive little athlete, should have a big future. He has plenty of pace, a fine stride, and evidently a good supply • <■ "second wind." In the Cup c o i petitions R. M'Gimptey (26 pointwho was champion last year, agni topped the poll, H. S. B. Young Cpoints) being second, and W. 1. Warner (21 points) third, C, h. Thorpo (22 points) was this year s winner of the junior cup, O, H. Tait (16) being second, and O, L, Richads (15) third. The following art the final results: „ , n Throwing the Crictet Ball-L. U. Peterson (79yds) 1. Junior Long Jump-Thorpe (Hit lOin) 1, AVebl>er 2, Richards 3. Senior Long Jump-Young (Wit lln) 1, M'GimpEcy 2, Marshall 3. 220 Yards Junior-Wm'ick 1, Patterson 2.* Tune, 27 l-sth sees. 410 Yards Senior-R. B. Hardy 1, B. ' Frie'dlandcr 2. Time, 58 3-sth 100 Yards (under 14)-HopMns 1, Harris 2, Guild 3. Time, 12.«5. 440 Yards.(under 16)-J. W. b. Armour 1, L. H. Marshall 2, H. M. Preston 3. Timo, 63scca. 100 Yards (open)-Creagh 1, Harvey 2, Nisbet 3, Time, Usees, High Jump (scnior)-C, E. d'Au- . vorgne (4ft 9}ln)-l, 0. H. Mas*/ and Warner (dead hoat). 100 Yards Handicap '(Junior)-. Hopkins 1, T, Harris Z, Gould 3, Timo, 12S8CS. One Mile W a lk-iA. Hudson 1, T. L. Burns 2. Time, tain ,7 2-otb sees, Won easily, Hudson walkings sphndid style. Sack Itaco (77 enlncs)-Munr o 1,

220 Yards Setiior-MolHson 1, Friedlandor 2, Evans 3. Timo, 25 3-sln TsYavds (under 13)-L. M. Biss 1, C. A. N. Young 2, A, B. Armour 3. Timo, Usees. 440 Yards Junior Handicap-P, E Dimtck 1, J. H. Taylor 2, J. K. Hendy 3, 100 Yards Senior-Macartney l, Murray 2, Creagh 3. Tdme, 10 2-sth. Half-mile (opcn)-Friedlandcr 1, King 2, Evans 3. Obstacle Race (U« entries)— Burns and Sutherland 1, Malcolm and Standrlng 2. 120 Yards Hurdles (scnior)-Munro lv d'Auvergne 2, NUbot 8. Time, 120 Yards Hurdles (Junior)— Miller 1, Thomas 2, Webber 3. Time, 20 3-sth sees. One Mile (open)-H. Garland 1, P. E. M'Leod 2, W. E, Tata 3. Time, smin «3-sth sees. • Relay Race-Preparatory 1, X. A. 2, IV. A. 3. Consolation. Race-Wright 1, Hcndy 2, Fleming 3. Time, 12 2-stb bccb. —Gymnastics.— Under fourlcon-Armour 1. Junior Championship—Bell 1. Senior Champion-Massey 1. Redcastle Cup, for best all-round athlete in the school-Nishet 1. —Boxing,— Bantam Weight-Price 1. Feather Weight-Christie 1. Light Weight-Taino 1. Middle Wcight-Nicolls 1. Junior Championship—Bell 1. Senior Championshlp-Nlsbot 1. —Fives.— Senior Championship-Sutherland 1. -Tennls.Senior Championship—Tulloch 1. Junler Championship—Tulloch 1. During, tho afternoon his Excellency the Governor was an interested. spectator, afterwards presenting the prizes, to tho winners. He was rc : ceivedAy Mr Milner (Rector pi tho school), who in a few well chosen remarks introduced Lord Islington, referring to the honor this visit conferred on the school, and to the very great appreciation of the staff, scholars and parents. He slated that no doubt tho d a y would stir up pleasant memories in the Governor's mind of his own athletic days in the Harrowian playing fields. After the presentation of prizes, ■his Excellency responded, stating how very pleased he was to be with them that afternoon, to take part in what Was an interesting and important function, and to convert with a great many of the parents and relatives who were collected there that afternoon. Ho regarded the work in which they had been engaged that afternoon as one of the most important, if not tho most important work in their scholastic life. He congratulated tho winners of| priws that afternoon on tho excellence of their performances, and looked forward to being amongst them again on some sunscquent oc-easion.-(Applause.)

Throe hearty cheers for the Governor brought an interesting and enjoyable function to a dose.