ASHURST

New Zealand Mail, Issue 1676, 13 April 1904, Page 46

ASHURST

(From Our Own Correspondent.)

There was a fine day for the 10-cal athletic sports, which were held on Easter Monday. There was a large attendance, and tlie meeting altogether wa,s very successful. All the officers worked well together. Mr Gormley, the energetic secretary t deserves a special word if praise for his efforts. The racing was on the whole good, the fields being large and the finishes close. A protest, entered against A. Maunder, for not sending in full performances-, was dismissed. The results of the races are as follows-: Maiden Race, 150yds.—Jolly 1, Capp 2. Ashworth 3. Nine starters. Time. 17 3-ssec. t Boys Race (under 16), lOOycls.—R. Mxllan-1, G. Gray 2, A. Riminer 3. Six starters. Aishhurst Handicap, 100yds.—M. H. Jolly (10yds) 1, T. Amadio (4yds) 2, L. Capp (10yds) 3. Six starters. Time, lOsec. Hop, Step and Jump.—W. Harvey (6in), 41ft lin, 1; L. Martin (Bin), 38ft 7in,' 2. Four competitors. Half-Mile Bicycle Handicap.—J. D-al-ziel (50yds) 1, J. Anderson (20yds) 2, W. Wallbutton (40yds) 3. Time, lmin 15 l-ssec. Handicap Hurdles, 220yds,—M. 11. Jolly (16ydts) 1, W. Harvey (10yds) *4. Five starters. Time. 32. sec. Ashhu-rst Handicap, 440yds.—T. Amadia (15yds) 1; M. H. Jolly (30yds) 2, A. Maunder 3. Seven starters. Time 54sec. Milo Bicycle Handicap.—J. Dalziel (100yds) 1, Copper (100yds) 2, F. Woods j (60ydis) 3. Twelve starters. Time. 2min 45«-ee. T\iTT. orl i J T? n ran 1 ; iv/lst iVi. l"ss

Married- Ladies’ Raoe, 75yds.—Mrs Looney 1, Mrs Sheridan 2, Mrs Petersen 3. Half-Mile Handicap.—A. JMaunder (lOOydis) 1, H. Reid (90yds) 2, L. Ashworth (90yds) 3. Time, 2min 12sec. Local Bicycle Handicap, 2 miles.—F. Woods 1, H. Read 2. Four starters. -Single Ladies’ Race. —-Miss A. Hackett 1, Miss C. Maunder 2, Misfs F. McAlister 3.

Girls’ Race.—S. Sheridan 1, A. Maunder 2, M. Petersen 3. Girls’ Three-Legged Race.-—L. Rumble and V. Miller 1, S. Sheridan and A. Maunder 2.

Many boys’ and girls’ races were also got off. Running High Jump.—W. Harvey (3 in), 4ft llin, 1; Martin (Sin), 4ft 9in, 2. Four competitors.. Ash-hurst Handicap, 220yds. —T'. Amar die (9yds) 1, L. Capp (18yds) 2, F. Bell (9yds) 3. Time, Five starters. Bandsmen’s Grammer 1, A. Rimnier 2. : . .

Sack Hurdle Read 1, D. Bennett 2, Wilks: starters. Two- Aide Bicycle' Handicap! —Anderson (50yds) 1, Wall-button (120yds) 2, McHerry (80yds) 3. Eight starters. Time, smin 54sec. .

Mile Handicap.—L. Ward (lOyd-s) 1, A Maunder (100yds) 2, Has-se (90yds) 3.Time, 4min 39 l-s.sec. Nine- starters-. The rainfall for last month was 4,82. It rained on 14 days, the maximum .fall being .87 -on the 19th. Messrs' Henry and William Barnes left for their trip to England on Wednesday. I • understand that -at least a. couple of residents will shortly leave for the St. Louis Exhibition,.

Last week 104 pigs were shipped from the local station, 46 going to- Wellington, and 58 to the “Morepork” Company, Woodville. ' ~

The recent gale did .considerable damage, trees and fences being blown dawn. Several telegraph posts between here and Palmerston were also blown down. On Thursday the Pohangina river was

considerably higher than, it has been for some time, and it is -reported that properties adjacent to the river have suffered. The Manawatu river at the Gorge was quite clear of flood water. A committee meeting of the Athletic Club was held last Thursday evening, when all accounts in connection with the recent sports were passed for payment, and a bonus of £3 3s voted to tho secretary. Votes of thanks were passed to the racing club for use of the course, to Mr Lorimer for use of hall, and to those who had assisted in any way. It is anticipated that over and above expenses the club will .clear £lO. The annual meeting of the club will be held on November 25. The following trophies are ■acknowledged with thanks, the same having been given to wie winners of the races mentioned: —-Messrs Rimnier and Craven, marble clock, to winner of points prize-; Messrs J. Clapham. silvermounted pipe, to winner of Bandsmen’s Race ; Mr T. Nelson, watch, to winner of Boy’s Race; Burton Brewery Company, box cigars, to winner Members’ Race; J. A. Nash and Co., pair vases, winner of Single Ladies’ Race; J. Smith and Son, box of ten, winner of Married Ladies’ Race: G. Bowate-r, mincing machine, second prize Marr ed Ladi s’ Race.