HUNTERVILLE SPORTS.

Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, 6 March 1913, Page 6

HUNTERVILLE SPORTS.

A SUCCESSFUL MEETING.

O FPIOIALS—Patron: E. Newman, Esq.. M.P. ; President, S. J. Gibbons, Esa. ; Vice-Presidents: Messrs J. G. Barthorp, Jas. Bull, T. Duncan, A. Simpson, W. Meldrum. Committee: T. Low, W. Dwyer, S. Wilson, G. Stratford, C. Stratford, G. : Thomas, W. Lyall, E. Petherick, H. Mercer, W. G. Ashworth, H. Martin, H. J. Middlemiss, F. Miller, R. Parker, W. Murray, A. S. Jonson, H, McManaway, W. Kerr, E. Ironmonger, Jas. Chisholm, A. Weekes, F. Leitch, H, Gifford, A. Ross. Haudicapper: W. Coliingwood. Starter: J. Bowick. Assistant Starter: W. Lyall. Clerk of Course: F. Petherick. Treasurer: S. J. Gibbons. Secretary: F. Marshall. Timekeeper: F. O. Berry. Judges Running Events: W. Meldrum, E. Ironmonger and W. Howie. Judge Jumping and Driving :J. Bull. Judge Horse ■ Events: T. Duncan. Judge Sheep Class: W. Aldworth,

A dull threatening morning gave place to a delightful day for Hunterville Sports yesterday, and the Domain was well arranged and the ground in good order. Proceedings went with a swing and the various stewards are to be congratulated on their businesslike methods. The attendance was jjot quite so large as last year, and the takings totalled £24 10s, which must be considered highly satisfactory and gratifying to the Club, The ms in feature of the day was the horse events and some fine beasts competed. The judges’ decisions “were very popular and Mr Jack Brice’s win in the Hunters’ Competition was heartily applauded. With this win with Shamrock he secures outright the handsome silver cup. He intimated that he would present a cup to replace it for next year’s meeting. The jumping and riding was of a high standard. Mr J. Hartley secured Mr W. J. Bartlett’s special prize, a silver mounted hunting crop, for the best rider. Another event which attracted much attention was the sheaf-tossing, and the well-known competitor, Mr I. Jefferson, of Upper Tutaenui, again proved the winner with a fine throw. Afterwards he gavo an exhibition throw, and easily put the sheaf over when the bar was raised another two feet. The children wore very well looked after, and besides many races two large tins of sweets were scrambled for. The patron, Mr Edward Newman, M.P., attended, and was very pleased with the meeting. Marten Brass Band was present under Conductor Orozier and discoursed lively music. The Club is fortunate in having such capable officials, especially the Secretary, Mr F. J. Marshall. The results are as follows: —

Boys’ Race, under 1C: Kenneth Duncan 1, David Ward 3. Girls’ Race, under 16: Beryl Howie 1, Nora Butement 3. Maiden J. J. Bryce’s Twilight 1, F. Laird’s Hailstone 2. Chain-Stepping: A, V. Theed 65ft. lliu. Pony Jump, open 14.3 and under: J. Goodwin’s Grace Darling 1, J. J. Bryce’s Little Billy 3. Sheaf-Tossing: I Jefferson 1, H. Martin 3. Best 12st hack: H. O. Hartley’s Post Card l.’jJ. Bull’s Newport 3, Best milk cart turnout, bona tide property of supplier of Rata Factory : M. Coleman 1, R. Potaka 2. Best pen three fat wethers: S. Lourie. Best lady’s hack: Miss Bull’s Newport 1, Miss 3, Open Hunters’ Competition: J. Brice’s Shamrock 1, F. Laird’s Hailstone^. Best school children’s pony, under 14.3: Miss Jennie Bartlett’s Rna 1, Miss S. Lourie’s Spot 3. Best 14.3 hack: I. Jefferson’s Emerald Isle 1, H. C. Hartley’s Hinomone 3. Best pen five fat lambs: Cole and Wooley 1. Sheep-guessing: J. J. Dunham ISojHhs, correct weight 1. Hop, Step and Jump: N. Ingoen 1. Ilunterville Town District cycle race: Second lap, Murdock and Petherick, dead heat, 1; third lap, Pctherick 1. Final: Petherick 1, Carr 2. Best rider in open hunters’ competition: J. Hartley. Boys’ race under 14: Gerald Grey I, David Ward 3. Girls’ race, under 14: Fiorrio Ensom 1, Alison Hale 3. Boys’ race, under 13: Kenneth Duncan and Gerald Grey, dead heat, I; Gavin Howie 6. Girls’ race, under 13; Alison Hale 1, Florrie Ensom 2, Lily Hale

Girls’ race, under 10: Ina Wilton 1, Nancy Mair 2, Alison Hale 3.. Boys’ Race, under 10: David Bowick 1, Henry Lilburn 3, Willie Duncan 3. Boys’ race, under 10 (extra); W. Bowick 1, D. Hall 3, D. Bowick 3, Bandsmen’s Kace: R. Anderson 1, G. Grey 3, Putting the Shot: P, Martin,