Waitaki South Sports.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XXXV, Issue 9730, 6 January 1908, Page 4

Waitaki South Sports.

(From Our Own Correspondent.) Committee —Ch:>ir, Air J. Harper ; Secretary, Air E. Shea j Haudieappers, Alessrs T. Wesley and J. Ryan; Judiies, AJessrc A. Elliott, R. -Allen,' W. Belcher, W. Harper; Starter, Air Hollamby.

A picnic of the Waitaki South settlers was held last Alonday in Alessrs Shea Bros , paddock. -Perfect weather, a bright cloudlees sky, a warm sun, and a cooling breeze —these were the climatic conditions that greeted visiters. ' The committee worked hard to make the function a. success, and most 'cf the items on the programme were disposed 1 of with an alacrity that was commendable. Of the valuable trophies awarded as prizes, Air H. Shea won Air W. Williams' silver" medal for most points in athletic events. There were no" records broken, although the young ladies race, of 120 .yards, was timed at 12 seconds, and the "winner might well compete with AFE/achlan over the distance. Tho Committee supplied hot water, tea, sugaT, and milk, and the luncheon was not unlike a big Alaori feast, for ali; visitors and hosts, sat down together as one. The committee supplied the means of conveyance for visitors from Glemvy to the picnic grounds free cf charge. Following are the results:—

Boys' Race (under 12 vears). —F. Shea 1, IW. Belcher 2, T. Duimell 3. Seven started. Small Boys' Race.—-T. Corcoran 1, T. Bennett 2, J. Wesley and K-. Aiatheson (equal) 3.. Six started. Small Girls' Race.—Annie Corcoran, 1, Annie Wilson- 2, Fanny Henry 3. Eight started:.'

Bovs' Race (under 16 vears). —R. Connell 1, J. Forbes- 2, J. Parkes 3. A close finish. Seven started.

Girls' Race (under 16 years).—D. Bennett 1, Annie Shea ; 2, E. Shoi 3. Twelve started. Alarricd 1 Women's Race.—Airs E. Hylands 1, Airs Brosnahan 2, Airs Wesley 3. A clo-re finish. Nine started.

Hop, Step, andi Jump Handicap.—H. Shea 1, E. Shea- 2, R. Connell 3. Twelve competed'. Old Alcn's Race.—L. Burnsidc 1, J. Bunnell 2, AI. Shea 3. Five. started. Sini'jle Ladies' Race. —AI. Leonard' 1, L Leonard 2. W. Shea. Sixteen started.

Men's 22Cvds (Handicap.—J. Hollambv, ICyds, 1; AI. Shea, Byds, 2: R. Comiell, Byde, 3. Won by a foot: Connell, close up, third. Also started 1 :" H. Shea (scr), AI. Leonard (cVyds). E. Shea (lOvds), J. Leonard (14vds)', F.'Hogg (18yds), J. Park (20ydsl,'-'J. Forbes (24yds). Threading the. Needle.—J. Leonard 1, W. Forbes 2, A. Dunne!] i.. Twenty-four .started.

Married Women's Race (handicap).— Airs Wesley 1, Airs Ardagh awl Airs Cruikfliiinks (dead, heat) 2. Twelve started.

Youm.: .Married Men's Race—ißennettj Syds, T: E. Hyland, 6yds, 2 ; D. Brosnak:m. 6vds, 3. AI.-:o started: J. Solomon (6yds),' F. Hops (ser). Bovs'-Wrestling; (under 18).-—C. Harper 1. J." Leonard! 2, R, Coiuiell 3. J. Forbes also competed.

Ladies' Race (handicap; all ages).—J. Leoim-d' 1, D. Bennett 2, M. Bennett 3. ■Twentv started. Puttihs 161b Shot (haiidican).—H. Shea 1, J. Hollamby 2, E. Shea. 3. Twelve competed. Tuir of AA'ar (Married v. Single).—Marii:d men 1. The married men won two

out of three pulls. Running Lon-S Jump (handicap).—R. Council l", J. King 2, H. Shea 3. Twelve competed. Tossfris Caber (handicap).—;H. Shea 1, T. Wesley 2, J. Hollamby o. Fourteen competed. Irish Ji<r. —J. Solomon 1, A. Wixon 2, D. Foley '3: A dance was held at night in Messrs Shea Bros.' shed, about 36 couples being present. Music was supplied l bv Messrs Shea (violin), Duimell (accordeon), Mr M. Shea beiiis M.C.