MANGAWEKA

Wanganui Chronicle, Volume 76, Issue 23, 28 January 1933, Page 3

MANGAWEKA

SPORTS MEETING. The twenty-ninth annual sports meeting of the Mangaweka and District Athletic Club, was held on the Recreation Grounds on Monday, January 23. Cloudy, but fine weather prevailed and a largo number of visitors were present from all parts of the district. A beautiful native bush surrounds rhe grounds and this proved an idea spot for many family picnics. Events followed one another with very little delay and many keen contests were witnessed in most events. In the evening a very successful dance was held in tho Oddfellows’ Hall. Tho floor was w’cll packed with dancers, visitors being present from Marton, Taihape, Wanganui, Hunterville and Rangiwahia. During the evening the president of thc Mangaweka Sports Club, Mr. Walter P. Shaw, thanked tho gathering for the splendid manner in which they had supported the club and presented the various trophies which were won during the day. An excellent supper was provided, and the music, supplied by thc “Melody Boys” Orchestra, of Taihapc, was much appreciated. Mr. P. Riley proved a most efficient M.C. The results of the sports were:— Pedestrian Events. 100 yards: J. 11. Sheath 1, R. Spence 2, T. Stroud 3. Senior School Championship: 11. Toms 1, S. Toms 2. Ono mile amateur cycle race: P. O’Dea 1, J. Siddle 2, D. O’Dea 3. 220 yards: J. Sheath 1, D. Evans 2, W. J. Taylor 3. Boys’ cyclo race, 880yds.: P. O’Donoghue 1, T. Toms 2. Cycle race, two miles: J. Siddle 1, P. O’Dea 2, D. ODea 3. Cycle race, 14 miles: J. Siddle 1, P. O’Dca 2, D. o’D.ca 3. 440 yards: D. Evans 1, W. J. Taylor 2, E. Sheath 3. Boy Scout race: It. Elliott 1, E. Oulsman 2, P. Brosman 3. Girl Guides’ race: A. Graham 1, V. AugustS. Boys’ tyre race: S. Toms 1, J. Blackler 2. Single ladies’ race: Miss L. McNiel 1, Miss Bolton 2, Miss Kreger 3. Committeemen’s race: R. Crowther 1, T. Stroud 2. Married ladies’ race: Mrs. F. Heise 1, Mrs. Caiman 2, Mrs Kirkley 3. Chopping Events. Maiden chop (12in. standing block): C. Shaw 1, A. F. McNie 2, R. McNie 3. Alangaweka Handicap: H. Thompson 1, C. Shaw 2, K. Knight 3. Novice chop: I. Dickson 1, D. Saywell 2, L. Peacock 3. President’s Chop: J. Goodwin 1, W. P. Shaw 2. This event, between the presidents of the Ohingaiti and Mangaweka Sports Clubs respectively, proved very interesting, and caused a great deal of excitement. The stake was a very substantial one. Horse Events. Open pony jump: J. Goodwin's Rajah 1, J. Wright’s King 2. Open jumping: J. Goodwin's Rajah l z J. Wright’s King 2, J. Goodwin’s Mataroa 3. Maiden jumping: H. Brice’s Hinatere 1, J. Henry’s Dally 2, D. Barrell's Dancing and Piping Events . Irish Jig: Boys and girls under 10 years.—C. Nairn 1, C. Young 2. Highland Fling: Boys and girls under 10 years.—C. Young 1, J. Wilson 2. Highland Fling: boys and girls under 18 years.—C. Stewart J, G. Reid 2, D. Nairn 3. Sword Dance: boys and girls under IS years. —D. Nairn 1, C. Stewart 2, G. Reid 3. Irish Jig: boys. and girls under 18 years.—C. Stewart 1, D. Nairn 2, G. Reid 3. Highland Fling: boys and girls under 14 years. —S. Reid 1, S. Nairn 2. Highland Fling (open): G. Smyth 1, R. Jamieson 2, J. Miller 3. Hornpipe (open): C. Stewart 1, R. Jamieson 2, G. Smyth 3. Open Piping: Strathspey Reel.—K. Cameron 1, A. Guild 2. Open Pipers: Slow March.—K. Cameron 1, A. Guild 2. Open Piping: Marches.—A. Guild 1, M. McKenzie 2. Miscellaneous Events. Tossing thc sheaf: G. McDonald 1. Thsowing the cricket ball: L. Knight 1, I. Dickson 2, D. Saywcll 3. Pillow fight: C. Dickson. Sheep weight guessing (97flbs): J. It. Blake and M. Byrne, tied with each guessing 9741b5. Competitions:—Box of chocolates: Mrs. Farrow; clock: Air. W. P. Shaw. A large number of children’s events added much interest to a first-class programme.