HAMMER SPRINGS.

Sun (Christchurch), Volume II, Issue 593, 4 January 1916, Page 8

HAMMER SPRINGS.

NEW YEAR'S SPORTS. The Ilanmcr Springs Spoils Club held its annual sports meeting on Now Year's Day, when there was fine weather and a good attendance. The following were the results:— \V:il!c, Trot, and Gallop (horse event). First prize 40/-, second 15/-.- Fcrdo Johnston I. T. Argelyn 2. 100 Yards Handicap. First prize HO/-, second 10/-.--G. Frizell I, 1.. Candy 2. Rescue Race (horse event). First prize 20/-, second 10/-.—M. Turton 1, If. Jones 2. Hup, Step, and .lump. First prize IS/-, second 5/-.- G. Frizell 1, I!. Gregory 2. Pony Trot, youths under 20 years. First prize 15/, second .">/-. F. Argelyn 1, M. Turton 2. 220 Yards Handicap. First prize 15/. second !>/-.—R. Gregory 1, ('.. Preece 2. Thread the-Ncedle (horse event). F'irst prize 20/-, second 10/-.—M. Turlon 1, 1). Ashley 2. Turkey Trot (liorse event). First prize 15/-, second 5/-.-- 11. Smith 1, G. Lunii 2. Tilling at the King (horse event). First prize 30/-, second 10/. B. Hagon 1, M. Turton 2. Running High Jump. F'irst prize 15/-, second 5/-.--J. Knight 1, M. Haggen 2. Trot (horse event). First prize 20/-, second 10/-.—l". Johnston t, li. Walker 2. Half-mile Gallop (horse event). First prize 10/ , second 15/-.- H. Jones 1, J. F. Robieson 2. Stepping Competition (actual distance, 23yds Biu). First prize 20/-, second 10/-. — A. Peppier 23yds Gin 1, J. Kihnn and J. Carr 23yds (equal) 2. The net proceeds from the sports meeting and the concert, held in the evening, will be devoted to the Red Cross Hospital Fund, which will benelit to the extent of about £2O. This sum also counts in favour of the Queen of the Hills.