Sports at Nightcaps.

Otautau Standard and Wallace County Chronicle, Volume XXII, Issue 1100, 26 October 1926, Page 3

Sports at Nightcaps.

The sports run under the auspices of the Miners' Union were held at Nightcaps on Labour Day on grounds kiiidly lent by Mr W. Excell. The weather was perfect, and a large number gathered to witness the various events. The Brass Band played many fine, selections during the afternoon, , which were, enjoyed by all.

The Committee desire to thank the public, for donations and trophies towards the prize fund, and also the Band foe the programme of music, which helped to enliven the pro: ceedings. /

The Committee is to be congratulated on the splendid airangementa that were made for the comfort of everyone:

Following are the results : 100 yards Miner's Race —A. Dixon I, Alex. Dixon 2, M. Dixon 3.

100 yards Open— M. Dixon 1, A. Dixon 2, T. Keen 3. ';

220 yards Open— M. Dixon 1, T. Keen 2, M. Taybr 3- T 100 yards, Marrie^ Men— M. Dixon 1, R. Melvor 2, J. Robb 3.

High Jump— A. Adams 1, S. Duccan 2, A. Dixon 3. : ' C

Ladies' Chain Stepping — Mrs Dunoan 1, Miss J. Prendeville 2, Mrs Sherman 3. Boys' Race, 14 to 16— McGregor Taylor I, W. Excell 2 ; M. Taylor 3.

Elderly Married Ladies' Race— Mrs Tudd 1, Mrs Taylor 2, Mrs Reggett 3. Young Married Ladies' Race—^lrs Wheler 1, Mrs Mclvor 2, Mrs Taylor $. Single Ladies' Race— Miss Hunt J, Miss I. Shand 2, Miss M. Barr 3-

Girla' Kaoe, 14 to 16— Elsie Grant 1, K. Hunt 2, Ivy Shand 3. Men's Chain Stepping — Tom Dunoan.

Old Buffers' Raca— Mr Shecpan. • Jiadtes', Single and Married— Mrs A. Prendeville 1, Miss K. > Hunt 2, Mrs Todd