LANGDALE SPORTS

Wairarapa Times-Age, 10 January 1944, Page 2

LANGDALE SPORTS

MOST SUCCESSFUL MEETING SATURDAY’S GATHERING. LIST OF PRIZE-WINNERS.

There was a record attendance at the Langdale Horse Sports, which were held on Saturday m fine weathei. Among those present was the Hon. n. Roberts, Minister of Agriculture. Mr Hugh Morrison, president of the Langdale Horse Sports Society, thanked all who had taken part and made the sports so successful. There were record entries in the majority of the events. In presenting the prizes, Mr Morrison complimented the riders on their fine performances. All present joined in the day s proceedings most enthusiastically, and the competitions were well supported. It is hoped to have a good sum to hand over for patriotic purposes. A successful dance was held in the evening. Results of the various events are: Tilting, ladies and men. —C. Hay 1, Miss C. O’Hara 2, R. S. Schofield 3. Flag race, ladies and men. —A. Hatfield 1, D. Waaka 2, W. Waaka 3. Flag race, children (two classes). J. Cameron 1, A .Hull 2, J. Thomsen 3; M. Swanson 1, N. Speedy 2, P. Swanson 3

Orange carrying over hurdles, ladies and men.—C. O’Hara 1, W. Schofield 2, A. Vallance 3. Pony trotting competition (two classes).—M. Swanson 1, K. Waaka 2. N. Hull 3; A. Dalziell 1, H. Dalziell 2, M. Andrew 3. Maiden hack. —C. O’Hara 1, P. Mooie 2, M. Cameron 3. Best pair of ponies.—M. Swanson and J Cameron 1, N. Speedy and N. Thomson 2, F. Hull and G .Cameron 3. Bost pony (two classes).—M. Swanson 1, A. Hull 2, Joan Cameron 3; lan King 1, E. Groves 2, Nancy Thomson 3. Open hack, challenge shield—Miss C. O’Hara 1, Miss Morrison 2, Miss P. Moore 3. Champion pony (Mr Morrison.s cup). —lan King 1, M. Swanson 2. Boy and girl riders, under 12.—80 y: G. Cameron 1. Girls: A. Dalziell 1, W. Thomson 2, A. Pavitt 3.

Boy and girl riders, under 16 and over 12 —Boys: lan King 1, J. C. Andrew 2, T. Pilmer 3. Girls: M. Swanson 1, N. Speedy 2, H. Dalziell 3. Maiden jump (cup). —Miss N. 'Thomson 1, Mrs F. G. Maunsell 2, D. Waaka 3. Pony jump (two classes).—M. Swanson 1, G. Cameron 2, R. Gerrand 3: F. Swanson 1, J. Andrew 2, G. Murphy 3. Open jump (challenge cup, 30gns.).— B. McGuinness 1. D. Waaka 2, A. Smith 3. Pony walking (two classes). Joan Cameron 1, R. Gerrand 2, G. Cameron 3; I. King 1, F. B. Vallance 2, Miss A. Owen 3. Consolation jump.—A. Smith 1, Miss E. Bellis 2, Miss P. Groves 3. Musical chairs—o. Stevens 1, W. Waaka 2, C. Hay 3. Musical chairs (children).—M.. Moore 1, A. Owen 2, J. C. Andrew 3. Stock and Station Agents’ Cup for most points in horse events (men).— C. Hay. Mr Hugh Morrison’s Cun for most points in horse events (ladies).—Miss C. O’Hara.

Messrs E. T. Taylor's “White Horse” Cup (30gns.), for open hunters.—B. McGuinness.

Challenge Shield, champion hack — Miss C. O’Hara.

Mrs Clachan’s Cup, maiden jump.— Miss N. Thomson.

Mrs Morrison’s Cup, champion pony —lan King. Chain stepping. —W. Hull and A. A Giddens, equal, 1. Sheep guessing.—H. B. Higgins 1, R Liverton 2.

Ladies’ nail driving.—Mrs McGuinness 1, Mrs Gordon Laing 2, Miss Collerton 3.

Turkey competition—Mr K. Hammond, “Awatea,” Masterton.