ATHLETICS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIV, Issue 9397, 18 March 1909, Page 5

ATHLETICS.

MAKTON ATHLETIC OfctTß. ANNUAL SPORTS. ' OFFICIALS. Patron, J. Stevens, Esq. ; President, Dr Skerman; Vice-Presidents, Messrs B. Newman, D.'G. Riddiford, J. J, McDonald, S. J. Gibbons, A. H, Sutcliffe, E. Read, W. H. Smith, G, Fulton. K. Deighton. F. G, Hilton, M. Marr, P. Wotton, A. Cameron, R. J. Walters, J. McEldottoey, R. E, Beckett, J. F. Sicply, B. Broad, J. A Pawson, S. Cox, A. J. Alio way, E. Lloyd, D. Cormack, Rev. Father Molloy, Dr Crawford, and A. M. Williams. Handicappers, Messrs A. Way, C. Gibbons, and H. Hunt. Starter, D. Henderson. Timekeeper, Mr Max Bornhold. Judges Running and Cycling, Messrs A. W. Woolley, F. G. Hilton, J. H. McDonald. Clerk to Horse Judges, Mr F. Young, .Supervisor Horse Events, Mr M. Marr. Horse Jumping Committee, Messrs M. Marr, A. Cameron, A. R. Bryce, and J. A. Pawson. Judges Horse Events, Messrs J. Coombe and T. McKenzie. Result Board Stewards, Messrs T. Latham and A. DN. Tram. Referee, Mr C. E. Gibbons. Hon. Solicitor, C. C. Collins, Ll.B. Supervisor, Mr W. L. Little. General Committee, Messrs J. Spence, J. Mogridgo, W. Lightboume, W. R. Snellgrove, T, C. Trott, E. A. Marchant, G. W. Lawrence, W. Brock, G. Barnett, B. G. Goebel, B. Signal, R. H. Carey, A. H. Knigge, F. O’Driscoll, W . Crazier, I. Kennedy, C. Hunt, S. Hunt, H. Y. Cameron, G, Smith, A. Bogg, G. Edwards, and officers ex officio.

The weather was anything bnt favourable yesterday morning for the Marten Sports. A steady rain sec In at an early hour and continued till about 11 o’clock, and the prospects of holding the Sports were not bright. It had been suggested by many to postpone the gathering. The committee met ami resolved to hold the Sports, a decision which afterwards proved to be correct, as the afternoon was beautifully fine. The attendance was most satisfactory and the Sports were in every way successful. Competitors from all parts of the Dorainion.were present iu strong force. Both the running and cycle tracks were in good order, and all other appointments were in keeping. The energetic committee had worked hard and succeeded admirably in providing an excellent day’s sport. The man to whom most praise is dne for this pleasant gathering is the hen. secretary, Mr A. Way, whose courteous manner and business like methods won the admiration of all with whom became iu contact. The Club which has been particularly noted for the punctuality with which the events ware got off, fully upheld its reputation yesterday wnen everything went off “without a hitch.” The clcco and exciting finishes in the foot and cycle events proved that Messrs A. Way, O. E. Gibbons and H. H. Hunt had correctly gauged the abilities of the competitors. Mr W. L. Little worked energetically as supervisor, and the, judges in the horse events, Messrs J Coombe and T, McKenzie, discharged their duties in a most satisfactory manner. The result board stewards, Messrs T. Latham and A. D. N. Train, also deserve praise lor the quickness with which they announced results. Mr D, Henderson, the man with the pistol, proved an efficient starter, and Mr A. Hunt, as timekepeer, was very accurate. Mr M. Marr as supervisor of the horse events was warmly congratulated by the judges on the excellent manner in which he sent all horses out on the field.

Boys’ Race, 100 yarns, under 14 : Hubner 1, Humphrey 2, Hartley 3. Half-mile Cycle.—First heat: W. H. Brough, 55yds, 1; O. E. Burton, 40yds, 2; F. Farmer , 75yds, 3. Second heat: M. I’Anson, 40yds, 1; J. E. Oooksley, 50yds, 3; F, H. Mills, 75yds, 3. Final heat: M. I’Anson 1,- W. H. Brough 2 V , Barton 3. 75 Yards Handicap.—First heat: L. Marter 1, F. G. Bell 2, Bob Lett and W. H. Scully, dead heat, 3, Second heat: Hubner 1, Taylor 2; Woodgar 3. Final heat: L. Marter I, Bob Lett 3, W. Woodger 3. Time, 7 l-ssec.

100 Yards Handicap (amateur).— B. Signal 1, S. Markham 2, A. Blair 3. Time, 10 2-sseo. Novice Bioyle Race, one mile. — F. Farmer 1, Waters Maegaard 3. Time , 3min Bsec, A good race. Girls’ Race, under 12: Doris Neumann 1, Lily Olliver 2, Maud Olliver 3.

100 Yards’Handicap.—First heat: Lett 1, Marter 2, Woodger 3. Second beat: Hubner 1, Scally 2, Donnolly 3. Time, 10 S-sseo. Final Heat: W. Woodger 1, Bob Lett 2, J. W. Hubner 3. Time, lOseo. Maiden Jumping Competition, minimum weight list 7ib.—Miss Fitzherbert’s Maid Marion 1, Miss E. Smith’s Griselda 3, A. H. Harfclev’s Rainbow 3. Also started : Mr J. Dewey’s Rangikura, MrH. O. Hartley’s Mountain Queen. Mr Ed. Openshaw’a Stockman, Mr J. G. Simpson’s Kylos, Mr Ed. Openshaw’s brown mare.

One Mile Cycle.—First heat: W. H, Brough 1, F. H. Miils 2. J. A. Oooksley, 3. Time, 2min 45sec. Second heat: W. Vincent 1, R. Shultz 2, R. J. Jones 3. Time, 2min 51 l-sseo. Final heat: R. J. Jones I, W. H. Brongh 2, W. Vincent 8. Time, 2min 52sec. A splendid finish. Half-mile Handicap.—E. Jones 1, J, MoMnllan 2, J. MoGlynn 3. Timel 3min l-sseo. Pony Jumping Competition, 14.2 and ufider.—Mr B. Signal’s Black Bess 1, Mr G. MoDonell’s Oarissima 2, Mr T. Cameron’s Blue Bell 3. Also started : Mr L, Roache’s Gayboy, Mr Kissing Cap, Mr O. Bartlett’s Wakeful, Mr S. Henderson’s Snob A Sell, Mr H. O. Hartley’s Little Wonder, Mr A. H, Sanson’s grey filly Blue Bell, Mr J. Lourie’s Mermaid, Mr E. Dommett’s Little Marvel. 150 Yards Bracelet (amateur).—W. G. Hagan 1, S. Markham 2, B. Signal 3. Time, 15 2-sseo. Marten Wheel Race, 2 miles.—W. H. Brough, 200yds, 1; W. Vincent, 310yds, 2; H. Chapman, 300yds, 3. A splendid race ensued between the three placed men. Open Jumping Competition, minimum weight 12st.—Miss Fifczherbort’s Maid Marion 1, Miss E. Smith’s Griselda 2, Mr J, Brice’s Sylvia 3, Also started : Mr L. Roache's Gayboy, Mr F, McLean’s Slogger, Mr H. J. Cameron’s Mao, Mrs Ed. Openshaw’s Stockman, Mr J. G. Simpson’s Kylos, Mr H. O. Hartley’s * Vendetta, Mr H. J. Cameron’s Senorits, Mr H. O. Hart-lev’s My Detsiv

T. Stubbs 1, G. H. Menli 3, B. Signal s, Tima, 34 3-ssec. Three Mile Oyole.--Vinceut 1, Burton 3, Oooksley 3. Time, Brain 39 2*ss6C One Mile Han Ucap. McMnilan 1, McMillan 3, W. H. Hall 3. Easy Win. Time, 4min 41sec. 230 Yards Handicap.—W. H. Scally 1, W. Woodger 3, J. W. Hnbner 3. Time, 23sec. Members’ Race, 100 yards. —G. W. Lawrence 1, G. Smith 3, A. D. N. Train 3, A close finish. The sheep guessing competition in connection with Marton Sports yesterday was won by Mr C. Galpin, who guessed the correct weight, 881bs. R ANQIWAHIA SPORTS. OFFICIALS. Patron—T. S. Goodbehero, Esq. President—W, S. Marshall, Esq. Vice-Presidents—D. H. Guthrie, M.P., J. J. Bryce, W. McKean, W. H. Brewster, A. Grant, T, E, Hyde, G, S. Brown, G. Ker, and F. J. Saywell. Handieapper—Mr R. Oraig. Conductor of Sports —Mr A. O'Dvvyer, J, P. Judge of Chopping -Mr C. Mclntyre. Running Judges—Messrs 'G. Ker, B. Pemberton, J. S. Casey, G. Kregher. Judges Horse Events—Messrs A. Gower, W. Meyers, and J. Da coles. Assistant Secretary—Mr D. Guthrie. Treasurer—Mr W, Caird. Starter — Mr M. Beilski. jun. Hon. Secretary—Mr Thos. Fraser. General Committee - Messrs. T. J. Saywall, G. Ker, M. Beilski, jun., S. Harris.'A. O' Dwyer, J.P., A, Aihott, T. Moore, G. S, Brown, C. Mclntyre, A. Grant, B. W. Pemberton, T. McCionaghan, Josh. Casey, W- Caird, f E. Rule, H. Clifton, J. McKean, J. ™-o. Casey, IS. Bailey, W. C. Anderson, T. E. Hyde, J. Hancox, S. Stent. < The weather brightened yesterday in time to enable the committee to decide to go on with the sports, hut the wet morning interfered slighlfcy with the attendance, nevertheless there was a fair number present, and the events of the day passed off successfully. The flower show as on previous occasions gave added interest to the day’s proceedings. A. Arnott was the most successful athlete of the day. The following are the results: — 15u Yards Maiden: W. McLean 1, J. Harris 3, S. Geauga 3. Boy’s Race, under 15; J. Derolea 1, R. Deroles 3, H. Pawson 3, 100 Yards: B. Hansen 1, A. Arnott 2. H. Watts 3. Girls’ Race, under 14: J. McCormick 1, Kate McCormick 2, R. Aiders 3. Ladies Bracelet, 230 yards: W. Bnrne 1, A. Arnott 3, S. W. McLean 3. Tug of War, 7 men aside : O. Mein trye’s team won. 220 Hurdles: A. Arnott 1, H. Watts 3, L. Nix 3. Tilting at Ring : P, Fankhanser 1, J. J. Bryce 2. LogObopping; J. Hancock 1, T. Bielski 2, D. Smith 3. 440 Yards: A. Arnott 1, W. Brenn 2, B. Nix 3.

Ladies’ Hunters: J. Goodman’s Grace Darling 1, S, Hayward’s Ned Kelly 2. Pony Jnmp : J, Goodwin’s Grace Darling 1, A. J. Brcye’s Little Billy and Mrs H.-. Tustin’s Little Mona tied for second place. BSO Yards*Haudicap: A. Arnott 1, B. Nix 2, O. Dittler 3. Maiden Hnnters: A. J. Clinton’s Sporting Girl 1, G. Wheeler’s Flirt 2.

Open J. Goodwin’s Grace Darling 1, J. Goodwin’s Drift 2.

Consolation: E. Rule 1, H, A. Haycock 2. Pony Race: Mr Rain’s Miss Photo 1. D. Marsh’s Jido.

Pony Race : Mrs Sanson’s Sporting Girl 1, J. Goodwin’s Drift. 3, J. Goodwin’s Grace Darling 3. Chain Stepping: R. Richardson 1, W. McKean, D. H. Gnthrie and H. Stokes tied for second place.

Lady’s Nail Driving: Miss Hancock 1, Miss Stokes 2. Maiden Pony Jump: G. Noble’s Billy 1, G. Peacock’s-Roney 3. Sheep Guessing, actual weight 115bls: J. Carey and O. Fankhanser guessed correct weight. Ladies’ Lamb Guessing, correct weight 811bs: O. Stokes 831bs and E. Hills 801bs.

g The Manchester Band played selections during the day. The prize list of the flower show will be published in a later issue.