NIGHTCAPS

Southland Times, Issue 20012, 28 October 1926, Page 10

NIGHTCAPS

MINERS’ SPORTS. (From Our Correspondent.) The annual sports, held under the auspices of the Miners’ Union, were held on Labour Day, the ground being kindly lent for the occasion by Mr W. Excell. Good weather was experienced, and a large number of spectators assembled to witness the various events. The proceedings during the afternoon were greatly enlivened by the presence of members of the Brass Band, a fine programme being given. The committee Is to be complimented on the excellence of the arrangements. The’r thinks are also due to those who gave donations and trophies, and also to the oand me..ioers who contributed so much towards the success of the gathering. Following are the results:— 100 Yards Miners’ Race.—A. Dixon 1, 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. Taylor 3. 100 Yards (married men).—M. Dixon 1, R. Mclvor 2, J. Robb 3. High Jump.—A. Adams 1, S. Duncan 2, A. Dixon 3. Ladies’ Chain Stepping.—Mrs Duncan 1, Mbs J. Prendeville 2, Mrs Sherman 3. Boys’ Race (14 to 16.)—McGregor Taylor 1, W. Excell 2, M. Taylor 3. Elderly Married Ladies’ Race.—Mrs Todd 1, Mrs Taylor 2, Mrs Regget 3. Young Married Ladies’ Race.—Mrs Wheeler 1, Mrs Mclvor 2, Mrs Taylor 3. Single Ladies’ Race.—Miss Hunt 1, Miss I. Shand 2, Miss M. Barr 3. Girls’ (l4 to 16.)—Miss Elsie Grant 1, Miss K. Hunt 2, Miss I. Shand 3. Men’s Chain Stfpping.—Thomas Duncan 1. Old Buffers’ Race.—Mr Sherman 1. Ladies’ Race (single and married).—Mrs A. Prendeville 1, Miss K. Hunt 2, Mra Todd 3.