KAKARAMEA SPORTS

Taranaki Daily News, 11 April 1935, Page 8

KAKARAMEA SPORTS

ENTRIES AND ATTENDANCE FAIR. I. PARSONS WINS OPEN LEAP. Though steady rain, which was very heavy at times, descended during most of yesterday afternoon, there Was a very fair attendance at the, annual sports meeting of the Kakaramea Sports and Agricultural Association held in Mrs. Lord’s paddock at Kakaramea. The edge of the sports arena was lined with cars, in which patrons sought shelter from the rain and watched the progress of the events. In the adverse conditions the officials had a trying time, but they carried the varied programme along very well.

The entries in all sections were well up to the usual standard, there being a big contingent of horses from all parts of South Taranaki and from the Waverley district, and even from as far as Raetihi. There were keen contests in the jumping, trotting, athletic and dancing events. A fine lot of ponies and young dairy stock was shown. The officials upon whom most of the work devolved were Messrs. K. Carmichael (president), J. S. Watt (vice-president) and C. P. Lord (secretary). They were helped by the assistant-secretary, Mr. G. Garriock, and the stewards. The judges were favourable in their comments on the class of the entries and the performances in the competitions. They were: Light horses and jumping, Mr. M. P. Skousgaard (Douglas); heavy horses, Mr. W. Potts (Ngutuwera); calves, Mr. W. Wallace (Waverley); trotting and athletic events, Mr. A. Pearce (Kakaramea); dancing, Mr. R. W. Haddow (Patea). Other officials were: Trotting handicapper, Mr. H. V. Wood (Hawera); athletics handicapper and starter, Mr. C. J. Gardiner (Patea). A number of children’s races were conducted by Messrs H. J, Hall and G. Meharry. The open leaping competition, carrying with it the association’s challenge cup, was won by I. Parsons’ Tatler. The trophies were on display on the grounds. They were presented at a well-attended dance at night by the president, Mr. Carmichael. The Hawera Highland Pipe Band played a number of selections during the day. Results are:—

Reared calf, school competition: Morton Welsh 1, Miss Smart 2, Miss Stuart 3. Dairy type heifer calf, open: Miss Smart 1, Morton Welsh 2, Miss Stuart 3. Dairy type heifer calf: Kakaramea School: Morton Welsh 1, Hebe Thompson 2, —. McKinna 3.

Dairy type yearling heifer: K. Biggs 1, —. Muggeridge 2, H. Ward 3. Child’s pony, 12 hands and under: H. Hammerton 1, P. Swinbum 2, G. Morris ’3. Child’s pony, 13.2 hands and under: Moore 1, Tallott 2, Symes 3. School child’s pony, 13.2 hands and under, between Whenuakura and Tangahoe Rivers: G. Morris 1, R. Richardson 2, L. Hurley 3. 12st. hack: G. Watkins 1, S. Davidson 2, Mrs. D. Lance 3. Horse most suitable for a hunter: G. Watkins 1, T. D. Baker 2, S. Davidson 3. Pony jumping, 13.2 hands and' under: Tallott 1, Symes 2, Leigh 3. Maiden hunters’ jumping competition: S. Besley 1 and 3, G. C. Myles 2. Women’s jumping competition: G. Fargie 1, Miss A. Graham 2, Mrs. D. Lance 3.

Open leaping competition: I. Parsons’ Tatler 1, C. Pearce 2, T. D. Baker 3. Wire-jumping competition: C. Pearce 1, G. C. Myles 2, Miss A. Graham 3. Farmers’ trot, about one mile: R. Symes 1, F. Bourke 2, E. C. Benson 3. Open trot, about one mile and a-half, saddle: S. Mcßae 1, F. Bourke 2, C. Richards 3.

- 440 yards handicap: L. Fisher (30yds) 1, A. MacDonald (40yds) 2. 880 yards handicap: E. Berry (60yds) 1, L. Fisher (50yds) 2, L. Andrews (70 yds) 3. One mile handicap: L. Andrews (120 yds) 1, E. Hamblyn (100yds) 2, C. Hunt (100yds) 3. Highland fling, under 12: Poppy Bloor 1, Eileen Dowden 2. Sword dance, under 12: Poppy Bloor 1, Cynthia Little 2. Sean triubhais, under 15: Edna Gane 1, Betty Thurston 2. Irish jig, under 15: Stewart Naim 1, Betty Thurston 2. Sword dance, open: Doreen Naim 1, Jean McAsey 2. Highland fling, novice: Joan Quin 1. TE NGUTU WOMEN’S GOLF. OPENING. DAY HELD. Although marred by rain, the opening day of the Te Ngutu Ladies’ Golf Club yesterday was a successful gathering, visitors being present from several other clubs. A Canadian foursomes competition 'over nine holes was played, Mrs. V. Crocker given special trophies. The winners were Misses I. and K. O’Sullivan, with a net score of 31. Mrs. Crocker welcomed the visitors, for whom Mrs. G. H. Meuli replied. > RIVER FLOWS UNDERGROUND. BIG CHANGE IN THE KAPUNf. Some idea of the flood damage in the Kapuni River was gained by two Hawera climbers, Messrs. C. Dingle and G. Brown, who made an ascent of Mount Egmont on Sunday. They found the going good on the scoria on Fantham and the main peaks, but the wind in the crater had frozen the snow surface, making the securing of holds difficult. The descent was made by way of the Stratford side, and the climbers were surprised to see the difference the floods had made in the Manganui Gorge. Although the track was not interfered with, where there had before been rocks and scoria there was a bed of shingle resembling a river bed. Good progress was made to the Kapuni River, where there was a surprise in store when the usual crossing was reached. The flood had scoured out the river bed completely obliterating the track, making it necessary for the climbers to cross below Victoria Falls. They paid a visit to Wilkie’s Pools, but found no water running over the pools as before. What had happened was that the river is now running underground from above the pools, coming out further down.

SPORTS AT WAVERLEY. * GOLF, CROQUET AND TENNIS. The women of the Waverley Golf Club held their opening day on Tuesday. Canadian foursomes were played. Mrs. Dallison gave a trophy for the foursomes which was won by Miss J. Train and Miss N. Lupton. The runners-up were Mrs. Pepper and Miss G. Beer, receiving Mrs. W. Muir’s trophy. Mrs. S. Aiken gave trophies for a putting competition, which resulted in ties in senior and junior sections, Mrs. D. Lupton and Mrs. Pepper having to play off for the senior and Mrs. Shearman and Miss Barrow for the junior, Mrs. Pepper and Miss Barrow winning. On Saturday afternoon the official closing of the Waverley croquet lawns was held. Competition winners were: Mesdames Muir, Thompson, Pepper and Mathews. After afternoon tea the annual meeting of the club was held. The election of officers resulted: President, Miss I. Cheyne; vice-president,. Mrs. G. Alexander; secretary, Mrs. R. P. Palmer; tea committee, Mrs. Shearman; general committee, Mesdames Muir, Train, Mitcalfe and Barrow. Mesdames Alexander and Parsons offered to give trophies for a yankee doubles to be played for next season. A vote of thanks was accorded the donors of this year’s trophies, Mesdames Bromiley, Muir, Palmer and Pepper, the winners being Mrs. G. Alexander and Miss Lupton (handicap doubles), with the runners-up being Miss Cleary and Mrs. Train; Mrs. Pepper won Mrs. Bromiley’s trophy and Mrs. Bromiley won Mrs. Pepper’s trophy. Mrs. G. Alexander presented Miss I. Cheyne with a bouquet. Mrs. S. Bromiley gave a cake for a competition, the proceeds to go towards the lawn maintenance fund. Ths final tennis matches for the combined handicap doubles trophies given by Mrs. H. P. Mitcalfe were played during the week-end. D. Craig and Miss M. Mason beat W. Taylor and Miss R. Shearman, and in the final D. Newland and Miss E. Shearman heat D. Craig and Miss M. Mason. Personal. Miss N. Mathieson, who has been spending several weeks’ holiday at Auckland, returned on Wednesday. Miss Mathews was a visitor to Waverley as the guest of Mrs. W. Mathews. The late Mrs. McGregor was one of a large family, being a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Chubbin, Hunterville, and came to the Waverley district as a young wife with her husband. Mrs. McGregor was a keen supporter of the Presbyterian Church, and was ever willing to do her share when special efforts were needed. She was of a quiet and retiring disposition.

PERSONAL ITEMS. In honour of his marriage, Mr. *F. E. Warren was met by the directors and staff of Spragg and Son, Ltd., at Hawera on Tuesday evening when a presentation was made by Mr. W. A. Spragg. Mr. C. H. Barker, foreman, expressed the good wishes of the staff, and Mr. Warren replied. ADVERTISERS’ ANNOUNCEMENTS. Smith and Trim Ltd. advertise particulars of their mart sales at Hawera to-day. of fruit ’in variety, etc., at 11 a.m. and poultry (including some good gobblers), furniture, Meccano parts and motor model yacht, etc., at 1.30 p.m. A euchre party and dance will be held in the Okaiawa hall on Tuesday, in aid of the Variety String Orchestra. Particulars ar§ advertised. .