HARRIERS

Wairarapa Daily Times, 15 March 1932, Page 6

HARRIERS

MASTERTON CLUB. ANNUAL REPORT. “The committee Ims great pleasure in reporting substantial progress in all the club’s activities,” states the annual report of the Masterton Harrier Club, to be presented at the annual general meeting, to be held at . the T.ALC.A. Rooms oil Thursday night. ‘‘The response of club members to the appeals of the committee for assistance iu its various enterprises has been excellent, and it is sincerely hoped that the same spirit will prevail during the coming season,” continues the report. ‘•Finance. —The linances of the club for the past year have had the deepest consideration of the committee, owing to our increased expenditure and iinancial obligations in the administration of the greatly enlarged club. However, after careful management the club is now left with a small cash balance, apart from a sum of money on trust in the Rost Office. Although the club has a prospect of heavy financial responsibilities in the coming season, it is hoped, with tho assistance of all members and supporters, that our credit balance will be maintained. Competitions. —The club was again represented by an A and B team in the provincial championships, and managed to secure third place in the B teams’ race. We extend hearty congratulations to the winners of those two events. Inter-club: Alasterton, by its splendid team work, retained the Sanders Cup from the Hutt harriers, and the evenness of the teams is clearly seen when one learns that wo won by the narrow margin of only one point. The two races for the Benson Trophy resulted in a win for Wanganui on the aggregate points. In the first race, at Wanganui, the hometeam won brilliantly by a large maigin of points, which gave us a big handicap for the final run on our own ground, a month later. The team spirit of the .Masterton ‘twelve’ prevailed, and Wanoanui in turn were soundly beaten. However, on the agregate, they took the ‘gato’ to Wanganui, and we really appreciate our rivals’ determined effort to wrest from us the coveted trophy, and congratulate them oil their splendid win. District championships: (I) Ten miles: L. Rutherfurd and J. Alulvcy dead-heated after a sterling performance by both men. (2) Five miles: Won by Jim Burns, with L. Rutherfurd second. Club championship and Wyeth Medal (5 miles): Also won by Jim Burns, with L. Rutherfurd again filling second place. Shaw Rose Bowl: This keenly-contested trophy was won by the donor’s son, Eric, after narrowly defeating McDonald in evenly contested races. Cameron Cup: This cup was won by Wm. Pointon, who is to be congratulated on his splendid run. lan Shaw was runner-up, taking the miniature. Marathon: The season under review saw a Marathon staged by the club, from Featlierston to Masterton, for the first time by any harrier or other athletic club for many years. Four members finished the distance, the race going to Eric Sliaw, whose time was just over three hours. Trophies.— Tho trophies presented by supportcis o the club were: Mr C. A. Willis’s trophv, won by G. W. Kemp ton; Mr D. H. Bothwell’s medal, won by L. Dutheifurd- Mr J. Bradbury’s medals, won by W. Jo bans on, J. Barnes, 11. Boys am G. W. Kempton; Mr L. S. Nicol’s trophy, won by A. Spicer; Mr C, E. Long’s trophy, won by J. Mulvej, Mi G W. Kempton’s trophy, won by A. Burns; Mr J. Bradbury’s trophy, won by J. Mulvey; Mr S. A. Mills’ tiopiy, won by lan Shaw. These presentations looked particularly attractive when assembled with other cups on closing day, and brought homo to us m covere : c form tho generosity of our supporters. Appreciation. —The club is greatly indebted to tho excellent ladies committee for tho many valuable services th .. have given during tlie past year. Owing to their characteristically staunch efforts, tho pleasant dances held dunng the season were highly successful and contributed largely to a particulars lnappv season. We wish to extend om sincere thanks to the Press for then kindnesses, and also to Dr. Forsvth, who obligingly examined the maratlioii entrants. Further, we appreciate ns being in attendance, in eompain with Mrs Forsyth, at our closing dav. - and Mrs George Shaw, ot le Oic 0 c, are to be thanked at the end ot another running year for their hospitality I™ occasion of tho ran hold at then- residence, and we also thank Mrs feha for the trophies presented to winners of the race. Transfer of Munbeis. —During the season we were un oi i n ato in losing two loyal members » OPa,tie and T. Lowis. We hope that J. Carter will bo with us again on ius return from the Old Country. Fraternal Greetings—We take this opportunity of extending to all Kindred "-a.™ eluhs throughout the Dominion a d Australia our very best wishes to. the coming season. Conelus.on.-In con elusion, your committee oono.de. tin the elub has emerged sncccodnll} and with credit from what has been busiest season of its cavcei. fidentlv expected, howciei, tlia next season will eclipse even this proud record in every way, anc vi hearty co-operation of every inembci, individually and collectively, this expectation shall surely materialise. It is sincerely hoped that during the comTJ season every member will continue to do his bit, as the committee will need all the assistance possible to k H the club in that sound position "hull it enjoys to-day.” . The report is signed for the committee by Air L. A. Keats (chairman) am Mr R. N. Shaw (lion, secretary).