ATHLETICS

Timaru Herald, Volume XIIC, Issue 14074, 4 December 1909, Page 7

ATHLETICS

MEETING AT ST. ANDREWS. Patron, Hon. J. Anstey, M.l/.C; President, Mr G. T. South; Vice-Presi-dents, Messrs R- Catherwood, J no. O'Connor, J. Hall, P. Redly, J. O'Leary, C. H. Jiesley, P. Ryan, G. Lyall, Thos. Teschemaker. LI. IS. i>Johnstone, D. H. Sidey, A. Copland, senr., J. J. McKeowu, W. V. Campbell. D. Callaghan, Thos. Buxton, M.l'., W. Kennedy, and W. Toohey ; J udgec. Running Events, J. O'Lougblan, C. H. Beslev, W. Kennedy; Jumping, P. McCarthy, A. M. Copland, _ E. E. Burns; Handicappers. G. T. South, D. Callaghan, T. Gibson; Starter, T. G'alletley; Assistant- starter, E. McKenzie.

The weather was all that could bo wished for the St. Andrews District Sports, which were held in Victoria Park, on Thursday. The attendance was good, the takings amounting to over £36. The sports committee are to be congratulated on the arrangements made; seats being provided for the public and good dressing accommodation for competitors. There was good competition in all the events, and the long list of dancing events added much to the enjoyment of the onlookers. The secretary, Mr D. Kennard, and the assistant secretary. Mr Gifford, worked extremely hard; and much of the success obtained was due to their efforts. The president, Mr G. T. South, was also one of those who lent considerable assistance in carrying through the programme in a workmanlike manner.

The following are the results: Music and Dancing—Bagpipe Music (open)— Gold and silver medals, presented bv Mr J. A. Munro. —AY. White 1, R. Munro 2. Highland Fling, (boys under 16, local) —Gold and silver medals—A Nicholls 1, 1). Milne 2. Bagpipe Music (open)—\V. White 1,R. Munro 2. Irish Jig (local)—M. Sulivan 1, R. Munro 2. Seantreus (local), boys and girls under 16 — Gold and silver medals—Miss Jaue Emery 1, Miss M. Martin 2. Sailor's Hornpipe, (local), boys under 16, for medals—A. Nichols 1, Geo. Emery 2. Highland Jb'ling. (local), girls under 16, for medals —Miss M. Murtin 1. Miss F. Milne 2. Grand Reel o' Tulloch, (open)—J. McPhail 1, I). Jaekman 2. Best dancers, girl or boy, trophies— Miss M. Martin, A. Nicholls. Best Highland Dress, girl or boy—Misses M. McAteer and M. Martin equal, A. Nicholls. Mr D. Jaekman., the wellknown Highland dancer of Pleasant Point, acted as judge with the assistance of Mr W. F. Campbell, and their decisions were beyond dispute and were well received by the public. Except where otherwise mentioned, the medals were presented by Mr J. McPhail. The trophies for best dresses were given by Mr. W. F. Campbell. Running, etc. —100 yards, (open)— J. Middleton 1, M. Shea 2, E. Darroch 3. Half-mile Handicap—W. Kennedy 1, E. Darroch 2. Putting 161b Shot— J. Smith 1, E. Earle 2. 220 yards Handicap—J. Middleton 1. W. Kennedy "2. W. Elkis 3. Married Ladies' Race—Mrs Kennedy and Mrs Callaghan equal. Married Men's Race —J. Middleton 1. G. Hunt 2. Bovs under (6—G. Nicholls 3, W. Thompson 2, W. Lawson 3. Hop, Step, and Jump—W. J. "Wilde 1, H. Shea 2. Wrestling, (Cumberland). 12st and under —P. Hynes 1. H. O'Neill 2. 440 yards (open) —H. Shea 1, W. Kennedy 2, C. A. JlcWhirter 3. Running Long Jump—E. Ryan, 18ft Bin (handicap 12iiO 1: H. Shea, 18ft 4in (handicap 6in), 2. Girls' {nee, under 16— W. Arden 1, E. Hoskin 2. 100 yards (district—J. Middle-

ton.l, E. Ryan 2, "\V. Kennedy 3. Obstacle Race—W. Thompson J. H. Thompson 2. In the evening after I Ik- sports » dance was .held;in the I'ublie Hull, and despite the warmth of the room, the large crowd present seemed to enjoy themselves' thoroughly. ' Mr R. Morris kindly gave his services as M.C., and excellent music was supplied by Mr T. Smith, of Pareora.