BIG ATHLETICS

New Zealand Times, Volume XLVII, Issue 10812, 31 January 1921, Page 8

BIG ATHLETICS

SPORT AT BASIN RESERVE WILSON AND TAYLOR STAR PERFORMERS. PROVINCIAL CHAMPIONSHIPS. The provincial championship meeting of the ."Wellington centre of the New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association was held at the Basin Reserve on Saturday and resulted in some very exciting sport. Unfortunately the climhtie conditions were decidedly unfavourable, a biting southerly wind an& occasional showers of driving rain making matters unpleasant both for athletes and spectators. It a as a real wintry and as the sky looked ominous at 1.40 p.m. there is little, doubt that the attendneo was adversely affected. Not that there were few onlookers. To the contrary. And those present- had the satisfaction of being moved to enthusiasm. The star performers were H. E. Wilson, who represented the Dominion at the recent Olympiad, and C. H. Taylor, a young Canterbury runner of great promise. They each' won three championships —Wilson the 100yds, I2oyds hurdles, and the long jump; and Taylor the quarter-mile, half-mile, and mile. McVILLY CHALLENGE SHIELD. The inter-club competition for the McVilly- Challenge Shield, which is to be held for one year by the club receiving the greatest number of points, m the championship events, was retained by the holders —the Wellington Amateur Athletic Club—with a total of 82points. The final count showed :-“-Wellington 82 points. Wairarapa 21, Wanganui 15, Victoria College 8, Athletic 5, Brpklyn Harriers 3, Paraparaumu 1. THE CAPABLE OFFICIALS. The fixture was v pry well controlled by the following officials:— RefeTee, Mr R. W. MoVitley; track judges, Messrs J. N. Millard, O. E. Bridge and M. Burnett; check judge, Mr B. A. Guise; marshall, Mr J. W. Heenan; stewards, Messrs A. T. Davies, W. Dixon, W. Corby, W. H. Bennett, A. A. Marrvatt. W. Larkin, Captain Bell, G. Mitchell, M.P., W. H. Phillips and J. O. Shorland; alerk of oounse, Mr A. C. Kitto; timekeepers, Messrs iV. N. Tucker, L. W. Ludwig and W. Burke; standard timekeeper, Mr W. H. Pollock; field judges, Messrs T. S. Ronal-dson, L. McKay. J. Doyle, W. H. Jones and E. A. Dawson; judge of walking, Mr J. Ellis; marksmen, Messrs D. J. Alabaster and F. Hodscm ; megapbonist,' Mr' C. Lamiberg; press stewards. Messrs F. Harlen, R- "J. Wliytm and W. H. Thompson; number stewaWsi Messrs J. London and F. Mills; result board, Messrs H. Patou, V. Fletcher and W. Auld; shield rekuH board, Mr J. Finn; call stewards, Messrs T. W. Stephenson end H. J. Pollook: survey and record steward, Mr G. S. Hall; hon. official surveyor, Mr S- T. Seddon: • hon. starter, Mr T. W. Leslie; handicappers, Messrs A. C. Kitto and O’Donnell; local officer, Mr F. Hodson; gate steward, Mr A. W. O. Travei-s; hon. treasurer, Mr A. C. Kitto; hon. secretary, Mr J. O’Sullivan. The clubs represented were: —Athletic Football Sports Olub (Ac.).: Vrc~ toria Universitv A.A.C. (V. 0.) ; Brooklyn Harriers (8.H.) ; Wellington Amateur Athletic Club (Wn.); Wairarapa A.A.C. (Wa.); Wanganui A.A.C. (Wg.l; Waterside A.A.C. (Ww.); Paraparaumu A.A.C. (Pa.). RESULTS AND DESCRIPTION. The results of the various championship and handicap events, together with other details, are as under: — CHAMPIONSHIP EVENTS. THROWING 161 b HAMMER CHAMPIONSHIP. World’s Amateur Record: 187 ft tin, J. ,T_ Flanagan. America. 1900. Australian and New Zealand Record: 147 ft, siin, J. McHolm, 1912. . Standard,’ 130 ft. , 1920 Champion: J. MeHolm (Wellington, 128 ft. J. McHolm (Wellington). 127 ft 6in ... 1 P, Munro (Wellington), 106 ft lin 2 J. Brown (Wellington), 100 ft 6in ...... 3 These were the only competitors. 220 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP (Heats). 1920 Champion : IV. Candy (Wairarapa), 23 3-ssec. Amateur Records: World’s, 21 l-ssec, B. J. Wefers, 1896;' English, 21 4-ssec, F. G. Woods, 1887; Australasian, 21 4-ssec, Nigel Barker. 1905; New Zealand, 22sec, R. Opia, 1911. Standard, 22 4-osec. First heat: W. Candy (Wairarapa), l; H. Wilkins (Wellington), 2. Also start-' ed—E. G. Brazier (Fahiatua), J. Lynch (Welliington), G. Heley ■ (Auckland)! ’Time, 25sec. Second heat: G. B. Anderson (Auckland), 1; H. Hayvice (Wellington), 2. Also started —W. Howell (Pahiatua). Timef2ssec. Third heat: L. A’. Tracey (Wellington Club), 1; C. Olsen (Wellington). Also started—M. Pool (Auckland). Timc,*2ssec. Final. * 11. Hayvice (Wellington) 1 W Candy (Wairarapa) 2 H. Wilkins (Wellington) 3 Olsen (Wellington) did not start in the final. The start was excellent, the

competitors racing almost in line to 150' yards, at which point Tracey had a slight lead from Candy, who was a foot in front of Hayvice. Tracey was the first to give way,'and it then looked as though last years champion would retain the honour. It was not to be, ' however, as* Hayvice finished strongly and just got up in the last stride. Wilkins defeated' the fast-tiring Tracey for third place. Time,'26 l-ssec. HALF-MILE CHAMPIONSHIP. For the Pollock Cup. World's Amateur Record: lmin 52 4-seec, B. Lunghi,. 1908. English Amateur Record : lmin 54see, M.; H. Sheppard, 1908. Australasian. Amateur Record: lmin 56 4-ssec, G. A. Wheatley, 1905. Now Zealand Amateur Record : lmin 58 l-ssec, H: G. Burk, 1905; A..W. Dormer, 1912. 1920 Champion : . F, Nesdale (Wanganui), 2min 4 4-ssec. C. H. Taylor (Canterbury) ’ : 1 F. Nesdale (Wanganui) . 2 C. N 1 Rowe (Wellington) : 3 Also. started —S. Muller (Ac.), J. Troy '(Ac.), G. T. Clunie (Pa.). L. C. Todd (8.H.), C Campbell E : . Booth (Wa.). C. Dentice (8.H.). The race. needs little ' description, the Canterbury representative taking . the lead soon after the start, and winning without . being extended by about 25yds from last year’s champion, who was in second place all the way. . Time, 2min ssec. HOP. STEP, AND JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP. World's Amateur Reoord: 49ft 84in, J. J. Bressinham. . Australasian Amateur Record : 47ft 3in, D. Dane, 1911. New Zealand Amateur Reoord: 46ft llin. 1920 Champion: P. Thompson (Wellington), 44ft. Standard, 44-feet. . E. G. Sutherland (Wellington), 44ft ‘ F. Booth'(Wairarapa), 42ft 2 U. P- Calcanai (Athletic), 41ft 3 Also started—H'. S. Whyte (Wn.), P. Thomson (Wn.); P. .Egan (Ac.), W. L. Scadden (Ac), L. Poutawera (8.H.), F. Rule (Wa.). 120 YARDS HURDLES CHAMPION- , SHIP. 1920 Champion: H. B. Wilson (Wellington), 15 l-sseo. Amateur Records: World’s Ad British, 15sec, F. C. Smithson, 1908; Australasian and New Zealand, 15 3-16 sec, G. P. Keddell. 1911. Standard, 16 l-ssec. H. EL Wilson (Wellington) 1 H. S. Whyte (Wellington) 2 A. Jackson (Victoria College) 3 Also started—H. T. Mexted ■(Wa:). The champion led all the way. and, won with consummate ease by about six yards. Time, 15 2-ssec. MILE WALK CHAMPIONSHIP. 1920 Champion, A. Sievwriglit (Victoria College), 7min 24 3-osse. Amatoui Records : World’s, 6mirr 22 l-s*ec,G. H. Goulding; Australasian ■ and New 'Zealand; 6min 27 2-sseo, F. Hi. Creamer 1897; Standard, fimin oOeee. F. C. Hickling (Athletic) 1 Also started —J, McKenzie (Wn.), and R. McKenzie (Ac.). This was a'great oontest as between two .men, but unfortunately the final result was marred by one competitor breaking when within a few yards of the tape. J. McKenzie led for the first half-mile, and then retired, leaving Hicklingrtwo yards in front of. R. McKenzie. When about sixty yards from home, the latter closed on the leader and amidst excitement breasted the' tape two feet in front of Hickling, only to be disqualified for lifting. Time,' 7min 30sec. PUTTING THE 16lb SHOT CHAMPIONSHIP (7ft : Circle). World’s Amateur Record: Sift, |in, R. Rose, 1999. English Amateur Record: 42ft 2in, D. Horgan, 1897. Australasian. and New Ziealand .Amateur Record : 45ft iin, E. R„ Caughey, 1914. 1023 Champion: P. Munro (Wellington), 42ft 9jin. Standard, 38ft 6in. P. Munro (Wellington), 41ft 9sin —r... 1 J. Brown (Wellington), 39ft 6in 2 A. Morgan (Wairarapa), 34ft 3 There were no oOj*i competitor*. POLE VAUL’T CHAMPIONSHIP. American and World’s Amateur Record - 12ft lOJin, L. 6. Scott, at Stanford, May 87th,. 1910. Standard, 10ft 6in. 1920, Champion"; B. Lore 11 (Wairarapa), , Oft 6in. G. Harvey (Wairarapa), who holds the Australasian and New Zealand reoord of lift Sin, which he. put up at Masterton way back in 1915, was the only athlete to turn out for this event, and he had no difficulty in vaulting 10ft 7in. ONE MULE FLAT CHAMPIONSHIP. 1920 champion: J. Troy- (Athletic), 4min 48sec- - Amateur records: World's, 4m in 15 2-ssec, J. P. Jones, 1911; English, 4min ' 164-sseo, J. Binks, 1902; Afistralasian and New Zealand, 4min 22scc, Alfred Shrubb, 1905. .Standard, 4min SOeec. C. H. Taylor (Canterbury) ; 1 F. Nesdale (Wanganui) 2 S. Muller (Athletic) 3 Also started.—J. Nyhan (Wa.), C. Dentice (8.H.). R- I. Bell (8.H.). W. J. Burk (8.H.), G. T: Clunie (8.H.). H. McCormack (V.C.), J. Troy (Ac.), C. Campbell (Y.M-), F. Rose (VVn.). ■ Taylor won as he liked in' 4mih 46ses. HIGH JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP. 1920 champion: B. LozeU (Wairarapa), sft 7iin. Amateur records: World's, 1 6ft s|in, M. F. Sweeney, 1895; British, 6ft 4|in. P. J. Leahy, 1898; Australasian, and New Zealand, 6ft 1 3-16 in, L. 11. Kelly, 1911. Standard, sft 7in. E G. Sutherland (Wellington), sft 7in 1 HI F. Whyte (Wellington); sft sin ... 2 P. Thomson (Wellington), sft 4in : 3 There were no other competitors- • 100 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP. 1920 champion: H. E. Wilson (Weilington), lOsec. Amateur. records: World’s, 9 3-ssec, . D. J. Kelly, 1906;' English, 9 4-ssec. A. F. Duffy, 1901; Australasian, 94-ssec, W. T. Macpherson, 1891; New Zealand, W. T. Alacpherson, 1891, and J. H. Hempton, 1892. Standard, TO l-ssec.. GUISE CUP. .. First Heat: H. E. IVilson (Wo.), b J. Lynch (Wg.), 2; N. A . J. Barker (V.C.), 3. Also started: W. Howell (Pa.), M. , Pool (Ac.), G. B. Anderson (Ac.). . Time, lOsec. Second Heat: L. A. Tracey (V.C.), 1; H. Hayvice (WnT), 2; H. Wilkins (Wn.), 3. Also started: E. G. Brazier (Pa.), G. Heley (Ac.). Time, 10 l-ssec. 1 - ' ' FINAL. ' H. E- Wilson (Wellington) l H. Hayyioe (Wellington) 2 L A- Tracey (Victoria College) 3 Wilson did not move. off with his accustomed smartness. Hayvice, Tracey, and Wilkins gaining about a yard on him, but when half ' the distance had been covered only Hayvice was showing clear of • the* chAmpion, who appeared to be holding himself in reserve. That this wji so he soon made clear, as over the last thirtv yards he' showed a great burst of speed by flashing .past Hayvice and winning • nicely by two yards, in even time—lOsec. Tracey just defeated Wilkin* third place. 440 YARDS HURDLES CHAMPIONSHIP. 1920 Champion: W. Candy (Wairarapa) 54sec. Amateur Records: World’s and Australasian, 57 2-ssec. J. L. Davds, 1911; New Zealandsß J.-seeo, A. Holder, 1897. Sandard, filsec. A. Jackeop (viotoria College) ) 1 H. S. Whyte (Wellington) 2 C. R. Mexted (Wairarapa) 3 Jackson was not troubled to lead all the way and win -by eight yards. .Whyte easily defeated Mexted, tlje , Only other starter, by about five' yards for second place. Time. 63sec. LONG JUMP CHAMPIONSHIP. 1920 Champion: E. G. Sutherland (Wellington), 21ft 5Hn. Amateur Record*: World’s and English. 24ft lljin, P. O. Connor, 1901; Australasian, 23ft 74in. M. RosengraVe, 1896;. New Zealand, 23ft 3in, G.. P. Keddell, 1906. Standard, 21ft, H/ E. Wilson (Wellington). 21ft 7in ... 1 E. G. Sutherland (Wellington), 21ft 2h •••••• ■' 2 O. TJc>v (Aih’eiirl. 21;t 3

THREE MILE CHAMPIONSHIP. 1920 Champion: A. Wyeth (Wairarapa), 16min 14sec. World’s Amateur Records; I-Lmin 17 S-ssec. Alfred Shrub,b, .19037 Australasian and Newto- ! land Reoord : 14min 49sec, W. F. . Simpson, 1901. J. W. Scatchard (Otago) I R. J. Bell (Brooklyn Harriers) 2 F. Rose (Wellingtenb....... 3 Also started—A. Wyeth (Wairarapa), D. Todd (Brooklyn Harriers), C- Campbell (Y.M.C A.), G. H. Wakebn (Auckland), T. H. Wilson (Otago).'Scatehard took the lea/ after half a mile had been covered with Bell, Wyeth, Todd, and Rose following at short intervals. Wyeth dropped out shortly after the second mile had been commenced, and then Campbell and Wakdkn followed suit. Bell raced up to Scatchard when the' race was half over, and these two oarried on the runntmjr froin Todd and Rode, but it could-thus easily ba seen that the issue rested with-the two leaders When entering upon the last lap, Beß rushed to the front and secured a lead of six yards, which he .maintained for one hundred and fifty yards, at which point Scatchard cballensed, and an exoiting sprint followed. Bell entered the home stretch .with an advantage of three yards, and momentarily looked Tike securing the ohampionehip, hut Scatchard, who had a. littie in reserve, gteAuHy wore him down and secured the honour by ten yards. Bell, eased up over the iast bit. - Time, 16mln 12sec. 440 YARDS CHAMPIONSHIP. 1920 Champion ! W. Candy (Wairarapa), 54 l-ssec. Amateur Records: World’s. 47sec (straight track). M, N. Ixmg. 1900; English, 48 '2-ssec, W. Has Well, 1908;- Australasian,.46isec, Nigel Barker, 1905; New Zealand, 50 2-seeo, W. T. Macpherson, 1891, and. L. B. Webster. 1963. . Standard, sSseo. B. BANNISTER CHALLENGE CUP. C. H. Taylor ‘ (Canterbury) 1 W. Candy (Wairarapa) ....: 2 F. Netoale (Wanganui) 3 Also started—H. Wilkins (Wn,.l, L Lynch (Wg.), A Darby (Wg) G T. Clunie (Pa.), G. B. Anderson (Ac.), J. C Johnston (Ac.). ' Taylor drew a' bad position, at the start, and going out of the straight he wa* last, Candy leading the field. Going along the back etretch. the last year** champion was eight lengths clear of Taylor, who had raced past his field in impressive style. 'The Canterbury representative showed a great turn of speed in tho last hundred varda, and overhauling Candy lie ran to the lead to win easily by ten yards in 53sec. CHAMPION RELAY RACE, 880 YARDS. Team of three; two to run 220yds; one to , i run 440yds. Present Champion: Victoria College. loin 42 2-saec. ’ Wellington (Wilson, Hayvice, Olsen) .. 1 Victoria College (Tracey, Jackson, Thomaa),.... 9 Athletic (Troy; Richardson, Scadden) 3 These were the only competitors, Wilson breasting the tape, five yards ahead of Tracey. " - THE HANDICAPS. 120 YARDS MAIDEN HANDICAP. First Heat: F. Malmanche. (Wn,), scr, 1; A. Evans (Ac.), 2yds, 2. THme. 12 4-ssec. Second Heat : L. T Aitcheson' (Ac.), 4yda, 1; E. G... Brazier (P.a.), Iyd, 2. Six started.. Time, 13 l-ssec. Third Heat: A. E‘. Scadden (Ac.), syds, 1; A. Stey en*on (Ac.), 3yds, 2. . Six started.. Time, 12 4-ssec. Final : ' F. Malmancho (Wn.), 1; L. T. Aitcheson (Ac,), 2; ; A. Evans (Ac.), 3. Won by-a yard. Time, 12 3-ssec., 100 YARDS SENIOR CADET CHAMPIONSHIP. First Heat. : R. Davies, 1; H. Underhill, 2. Time, 10 4rssec. Second Heat: Ait-chcson.-I; E11i5,.2. Time, llsec. Third Heat: W. Fullford, 1; Morris, 2. Time, II l-sseo. Fourth Heat: Stevenson, 1; Reviere, 2. Time, 11 l-ssec. • Final: H. Underhill, 26th Coy.. 1; R. Davis, 7107th P. and T., 2; Bevieire. 3. Won easily by two yards. Time, 10 4-5 seg. ONE MILE BICYCLE HANDICAP. N. Chesterton (Wa.). 100yds, 1; E. ,McEwen (Wa.), 15yds, 2. Seven. et'srted. The winner led all the way and won easily in 2min 45eec. 220 YARDS BOYS’ RACE (Under 16 years). Gully (Masterton) 1 H. King ' 2 Conder •'.... 3 TWO MILE BICYCLE HANDICAP. E. MoEwen (Wairarapa). 30yds 1 H. Rick (Wairaraba), 30yds 2 C. Holmwood (Wairarapa), 80yds 3 Seven started. Aldridge and Cheetertoon, each of whom were on the 225yds mark, led for the first mile and a half, when Holmwood forged ahead, both pursued bv RiSk and McEwen. Sixty yards from the finishing point Rick and Holmwood were level, and McEwen was on a length away, but going strongly. Over the last bit the latter asserted himself, and won a good race by about 6ix yards. Time, smin 40se<s. 300 YARDS HANDICAP. L. Richardson- (Athletic), 10yds 1 C. V. Goddard (Wellington), 17yds ... 2 A. Evans (Athletic), 20yds ..: 3 Twenty-two runners contested this event, which was not run in heats. The honours of the race rested with the winner, who experienced considerable difficulty in getting through the big field; in fact, he was stopped on no-fewer than four occasions, and it was not not until the home, stretch . was entered that ; he successfully negotiated an opening to go on "and win comfortably by four yards. Time, 3isec. ■ . , HALF-MILE WALK. ' (Boys). G. McKenzie .:.... 1 Condoa 2 220 YARDS: SENIOR, CADETS. First heat: Underhill, 1; Stevenson, 2; Crane, 3. Time, 26 4-ssoc. Second heat: R. Davis, 1;: Fullford., 2; Goodwin, 3 Time, 27sec.. Third heat: . Ellis, 1; Aitcheson, 2; Carwell-Cook, 3. Time, 27sec. - Final: Ellis, 1; Underhill, 2; Steveneon, 3. Time, 27sec. IOCO YARDS HANDICAP. K. Griffin (Victoria. College), 30yds .. 1 H. McCormack (Victoria College), 45yds 2 E. C. Wooloott (Brooklyn Harriers), 85yds 3 There were fifteen starters. Griffin ran to the lead when the last 75yds were entered on, and he won comfortably from his club-mate by four. J-ardi. Time, 2min. 29'aec. SENIOR CADETS RELAY RACE, 880yds. 31st Coy. (Ellis, Sargent, , Donovan, Reviere) 1 30th Coy. (Osborne, Morris, Wilson,.' Cook) —2 T'HE OTAKI CLUB; Special to "Times.’’ At a- further meeting of -the Otaki Amateur Athletic Club, Mr- J. E. Brandon was elected to the .chair. M-r- I Irving (secretary) reported that at the previous meeting it had been decided to form a Tciub, a committee had been, set up and had discussed matters, and then adjourned, pending the election of officers., Office-bearers were then elected as follow :—President, Mr J. P. Brandon; vicepresidents, Messrs T. O’Rourke, 11. , Witchell, T B. Bax, Byron Brown, Kupa Hawea, and C. T. Atmore: secretary cncl trasurer, Mr L M.' Irving; committee. Messrs G. Siddells, W. Sotheran, L. Hansby,. H. Nicholson, J. R. Bills, P. Rikihana. W. H. Reynolds, . S. Pepper, and G. Noble. The election of starter, handicapper, and judges Was held in abeyance. It .was decided to bold a sports gather ing on St. Patrick’s Day. while the membership fee was fixed at A 6d. The question of holding a Queen Carnival to raise money for the purchase

of uniform? for the .Otaki Brass Band was referred to the committee. It was suggested that each town in the district be asked to nominate a , queen.

TAIHAPJE SPORTS

CALEDONIAN' SOCIETY. A SUCCESSFUL MEETING. . The annual gathering of the Taihape Caledonian Societ-v was held at Taihape on Thursday. There was a reqprd at* tendance of pipers and dancers from all over New Zealand, the competition being particularly keen, Mr McKenzie Forbes judged the dancing and Mr P. Boss the piping. Messrs W. McCombie (president) and Mr F. M. Morlow worked very bard to make the gathering a splendid success. Following is a list of the sinning competitors:— PIPING. Marches, —R. Thompson 1. C. C- Macdonald 2, T. Pickett 3. Pibrocks.—C. C. Macdonald 1, K. Thompson 2, T. Pickett 3. Reels and Strathspeys for. Champa onship of New Zealand, —C. C- Macdonald 1, R. Thompson 2, A. Lake 3. / PANGING. Men, Highland Fldn*.—D. McKenzie I,\A. Sutherland 2, A. Lake 3. Swords— D McKenzie 1, A. Sutherland 2. A. Lake 3. Reel of Tulloch —A Sutherland 1, SJ. McKenzid 2, N- Kilgour 3. Sheantriubhas—A. Sutherland 1, A. Lake 2, D. McKenzie .3. - Highland Reel—A. Sutherland 1, IX McKenzie 2, A. Lake 3. Irish Jig—A. Lake 1,, A. Sutherland and D- McKenzie .tie £or second. Hornpipe—P. McKenzie 1, A. Sutherland 2, N. Kilgour 3. , Ladies oven-16'. Fling—May Thorn I, Jean McKenzie 2, Heather Adair 3. Swords —M. Thorn 1, J. McKenzie 2, H. Adair 3. Sheantriubhas—M. Thorn 1. .1. McKenzie 2, H. Adair 3. Reel of Tulloch—-M. Thorn 1, J. McKenzie 2, H. Adair 3. Irish Jig—J. McKenzie 1, M, Thorn 2, H. Adair 3. Hornpipe—M. Thom 1, J. McKenzie 2,. A. Ramsay A. Boys under 16: Fling—D. Thomas 1. w. Brown 2, G- McCombie 3. Highland Reel—P. Thomas I, W. Brown 2, R., Brown 3. Sheantriubhae —W. Brown 1, G. McComhie 2. P. Thomas 3. Hornpipe—W. Brown I, G. McComhie 2, P. Thomas. 3. Girls under 16: Fling—Thelma McKenzie 1, Beulah King 2, Edna Patterson 3. Swords —T. McKepzie 1. B. King 2, R- Phillips 3. Sheantriubhas— T. McKenzie 1, B. King 2, B. Patterson 3- Irish Jig—T. McKenzie 1. R. Phillips 2, R. Bushby 3. Hornpipe—T. McKenzie 1, B. King 2. V. Plan 3. Girls .under 12: Fling—Jean MaoLa chlan 1, Edna Vear 2, B. Cotter 3. Swords—J. MacLach'lan 1, B. Vear 2, P. Pavies 3- Sheantriubhas —J. MacLachlan 1. E. Vear 2 P. Pavies 3. Boys under 12: Fling—R. Brown 1. McComhie 2, Scoigie 3. Swords—R. Brown 1. McComhie 2, Scorgie 3. Sheantriubhas—R- Brown 1. . McCombie 2. Scorpio, 3. Best-dressed Highland . Lassie.— Bern lab Kina 1. E. Patterson 2. Bestdressed Highland laddie—G. . McCombie I, P. Thomas 2Gold medal for most points in "piping.—C. C. Macdonald. Gold medal for most points in dancing: Men—A. Sutherland. Gold medal for ladies’ dancing—May Thom. Gold medal for girls' under 16—Thelma McKenzie. Gold medal for girls under 13r-Jean MacLach'lan. Gold medal, for boys under IS —W., Brown. Gold medal for boys under 12—R. Brown.

MOTOR CYCLE RAGING

SPORT AT MIRAMAR. EVENTS RUN ON OLP PONT TRACK. The Wellington Motor Cycle Club held three races on the old uony racecourse, Miramar, on Saturday afternoon. The weather was bleak and wet, but a small number of enthusiasts gathered at the track. The small course, with its bad turns annd slippery turf, was unsuitable for cycle raoing. and one experienced rider came to grief twice. The feature of the racing was the good showing of H. Davidsons Ruby machine. Phot event, ten lap®.—H. Hughes (Ruby machine), aor, 1; R. Stevens (Har-ley-Davidson), lOseo. 2; McLay (James), 40eec. 3. Six started. Tims. 6min 16 sec. Stevens got a heavy fall, but remounted and ran second. Second event, five laos.—R. Stevens (Harley-Pavidsoa), sseo, 1; H. Hughes (Ruby), got, 2; R, C. Clarke (A.B.CJ, 15 sec 3. Time, 3min 20sec. By error six laps- were run, and Hughes ran in an easy first. However, the race was awarded to Stevens, who had been ahead at the fifth lap. Stevens' fell at the home turn in the extra lap, but at the time Hughes had him beaten. Hughes could have won at the fifth lap had it been announced as the final. Third event, ten laps. H. Hughes (Rubvi, ecr. 1; McLay (Indian). ISsec, 2: R. Stevens. l&ec, 6. Six started. Time. 6min Msec. Hughes won very easily.