PERSONAL MATTERS.

Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume LXIII, Issue 9895, 27 January 1911, Page 4

PERSONAL MATTERS.

Mr W. R. Harden, S.M., at Tuapeka, is appointed a warden under the Mines Act.

BIDEFOKD SPORTS.

AN ENJOYABLE MEETING,

The people of Bideford held their annual sports meeting yesterday and despite the fact that the weather was somewhat cold there was a fairly good attendance. An interesting programme was submitted aud the competition was keen. Thanks to the energy of the secretary, arrangements were well in hand aud much of the success of the meeting is due to his efforts. Details are as follows :— 100 yds Maiden.—F. Harris 3, T. Scott 2.

Boys' High Jump, under 16 years.— R Harris 1, E. Percy 2.

Needle Threading.—G. Laing (Miss Simmons) 1. W. Percy (Mrs Miller), 2.

Girls' Race, under 16 years.—G Spencer 1, N. Percy 2.

Addition Race--G. Lang (Mrs G Lang) 1, W. Percy (Mrs J. Percy) 2.

Boys' Race, under 16 years.--P Wallace 1, Percy 2

Ladies' Nail Driving.—Mrs J. McKenzie 1, Mrs J. Miller 2.

880 Yards Handicap.—J. Laing 1, A. Schofield 2.

Ladies' Race.—Miss Jacques 1, Miss Henden 2.

Hunters' Maiden—Garrat's Daisy Bell 1, L. Vallance's Hiripi 2, C. Vallauce's Buster Jtsrown 3.

Rescue Raca. —H Percy 2.

Falloou 1, W

Obstacle Race. —J. Blake 1, W White 2.

Tilting.—J. Wiugate 1, R. O. Smith

Ladies' Egg and Spoou Race.—Miss Mace 1. Mrs M. Mace 2. . Hunters' Open Cup). —W. Garrett's Daisy-Bell 1, N. Oarswell's Paddy 2. lOuyds Open Handicap.—F. Harris 1, H. F. Billington 2. Chain Stepoiua. —Venuell 1, G. Hills 2. -440 yds Handicap.—H. F. Billington 1, A. Schofiold 2.

Apple Bobbing (flat).—N. Oarswell and 'Mrs W. Percy 1, G, Laing aud Mrs Laing 2.

Hunters' Competition Consolation. —W. Percy's Paddy I,'T. Smith's Gret 2.

220 yds Handicap.—F. Harris 1, H F. Billington 2.

A very enjoyable dance was held in the Hall in tbe evening.