KAKANUI ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Oamaru Mail, Volume XLVII, Issue 13050, 12 January 1917, Page 6

KAKANUI ATHLETIC SPORTS.

Patron: Mr G. Bruce: President: Mr G. W. Clcycrley; Senior vicepresident: Mr J. \V. Minty ; Junior vicepresident: Mr H. Eddington; Treasurer: Mr J. L. Elder: Starter: Mr J. AY. Minty; Superintendent of sports: Mr H. Wilson; Secretary: Mr AY. S. Barnett. Juclgcs and Handicappers.— Jumping events: Messrs Southgate, C. llayes and R. T. Oats; ball and hammer events: Messrs J. Southgate, J. M'Cabe, and J. Malcolm: wrestling events: Mr G. Bruce: running events: judges, Messrs G. Bruce, H. Eddington. A. Lindsay, J. Boaden, and R. Elder; handicappers-, Messrs A. Lindsay, J. Minty. and H. Eddington ; piping and dancing: Mr J. Duff.

The Kakanui District Athletic Club he'd its fourth annual meeting in Mr R. Elder's paddock yesterday. The fine weather prevailing, drew a large attendance- from both town and country. Quite a number of competitors from Oamaru were present, and several had a very successful day. All events were well contested and some good races were witnessed. The takings at the gate amounted to £lO against £ll last year. The luncheon roonr-in charge of Mesdames Cleverley, Boaden, Walters, Dalgetv, Maffey, Barnett. Minty, Oats and Eddington. did good business, netting the sum of £7. A jumble stall conducted by Misses Boaden. Walters, Harnett (2), Leen, Minty, Dalgetv, and Mrs Gallagher, gathered the handsome sum of £ll. A sheep guessing competition. with Mr G. Tyson in charge, did • xcellcnt business. The proceeds for the day are to be devoted to the Patriotic Eunds. The North Otago Highland Pipe Band were in attendance andconsiderably enlivened proceedings during the qfternoon.

The following are the results: — Maiden Race, 100 yards handicap.— R. Winsley 1, H. Cross 2. J. Wilson 3. Light Ball Handicap (maiden). —A. Aitchesnn. 2Sft 2in. 1, O. L. Grant 26ft 9in 2, AY. Alacplicrson 26ft Sin 3. 100 Yards Handicap. —0. L. Grant 1, YV. Alacpherson 2, 31. J. Berminghani Senior Cadet Race, 200 yards handicap. R. Elder 1, G. Bruce 2, K. Thorbv 3. Liirht Ball Handicap, (open).—A. Lindsay 32ft 2in 1, P. M'Lean 31ft 10m 2. A. Aitclieson 31ft- 7in. 3.

Long Jnni p Handicap. —G. Bruce !!)}'t- oin. 1, G. Craig 18ft 11 Jin. 2, "\Y. Macplierson 18ft 3in 3. Kakanui Handicap, 220 yards.—R. Winsley 1, O. L. Grant 2, W. Macpherson 3. Running High Jump Handicap.—G. Atkinson (3in.) oft 2in 1, O. L. Grant (-!in.) 4ft 11-1 in. 2, W. Macpherson (s'cr) 4!t llin 3.

Ssnor Cadet Race. 880 yards handicap.—G. Bruce 1, R. Elder 2. Iv. Thorbv 3.

Open Wrestling.—P. Al'Lean 1,- W Kuiiock 2, O. L. Grant 3.

440 Yards Handicap.—J. Wilson 1, !!. Winsley 2, W. Macpherson 3. Hop, Step, and Jump Handicap.— G. Craig 3Sft lOin. 1, G. Brace 38ft S::! 1. 2. J. Sparks 3oft 4in 3. Married Ladies Race. 75 yards.— Airs Murphy and Airs Lawrence 1, Airs Richardson 3.'

Light Hammer Handicap (maiden). —-W. Kinlock 58ft 9ih. 1, O. L. Grant ~t']! t -tin. 2. W. Alaepherson 49ft. 3. Light Hammer Handicap (open):— W. Kinlock 72ft 6in. 1. P. Al'Lean 7i St lOin. 2. A. Aitclieson 70ft 4in. 3. Half Atile Handicap.—J. Wilson 1, ( Hruc-e 2. J. Sparks 3. iiagpipe Ma relies. —I). -lackman 1, S' : mpson 2. Richardson 3. Highland Fling, under 16 years. — Alaster Jack Anderson 1, Afiss B. Benjamin 2, Aliss B. King 3. Sword Dance, under T6 years.—ATiss H. King I, Aliss B. Benjamin 2, Alaster .Jack Anderson 3. liaapipe music, reels and strathspeys. —D. Jackman 1, Simpson 2, Ricliard-fi-r.n 3.