ATHLETICS.

New Zealand Herald, Volume LI, Issue 15748, 24 October 1914, Page 4

ATHLETICS.

UNDER NORTHERN UNION RULES. FIXTURES. ;..:; October 26-Labour Day Sports, in Domiin December 6—Huntly Miners' Union Sports January 1-Waipu Caledonian Society, smm January I—Te Aroha Fire Brigade Sports.H• Practically all those who entered - for Labour Day sports have accepted, and soma''' keen competition is looked for on Monday Being the first run of the season thefo!:A lowers of sport are naturally interested in-'-: the form likely to be displayed by (he vari-w ! ous contestants. The well-known rider, J V;Adlam, will have to bo reckoned with in'the several cycle events, and in the amafcuj m branch, A. Dormer will be a competitor The qualifications for the £10 points , prizj v; will begin at these sports, and as competitor! : will be eligible to take part in some 1H m sports meetings tinder the union in the province, there is ample room for serving. Large entries have already been recerredH for the dancing events, and others may be made with the secretary, Mr. J. Elliott, on : ' : J the grounds. The judging will be done by fi Mr. N. McKenzie Forbes, Cambridge, the m Northern Athletic Union's official judge, and ■ proper national costumes will be strictly i£§m sistod upon._ The days of the so-called "costume" in Irish jig dancing are gone, as Mr. Forbes is decidedly adverse .to useless innovations. V MORRINSVILLE BAND SPORTS. Tho Morrinsville Band snorts will be held under the auspices of the New Zealand Athletic Union on Labour Day. Fair entries have been received ior the events in connection with the sports. . I ■„■; : ,-.