COLAC BAY SPORTS.

Western Star, Issue 1292, 27 February 1897, Page 2

COLAC BAY SPORTS.

The Colao Bay annual sports oamo off on Wednesday in a suitable paddock near the school, the running events being got off on the beach. The attendance was good, and the greatest interest was manifested in the proceedings. When the Catholic schools, which had coma through from Invercargill to hold a picnic, arrived, the beach presented a gala appearance, and the sports attracted quite a number of the visitors who thronged the foreshore near the trysting-place. The weather was all that could be desired up to three o’clock when a warm rain commenced to fall, and continued until six, many who had not brought topcoats getting drenched, which was not discomforting in the least aftar the long spell of dry sultry weather. The programme comprised 20 events, the entries were numerous, the contests keen, and nothing ofcnrrod to mar the day’s pleasure. Punctuality was the order of the day, and the energetic committee are to be congratulated on the amount of "go” they put into the proceedings. There was no waiting about, no vexatious delays, and the result was that the last race, that of the committee, was run at about 5.30. The haudioappers and judges gave every satisfaction, and of the committee who were hard-workers, wo must particularise the indefatigable secretary, Mr 0. Hopgood, who was unremitting in his exertions, and Messrs Holland, McKenzie, Cash and others. The chopping events created a little excitement, each competitor’s friends barracking him with right good will. The men entered into the spirit of the thing, and—well, cut like bashmen. Following are the results

Maiden Race, 100yds—First prize 15s, second, ss.—W Sanders 1, R Jopo 2, P Marisoo 3. Ten entries. Time—ll|secs. Quoits (handicap)—First prize 15s, second ss.—F Leo (3pts) and R Harding (acr) tied for first place. Six entries. Maiden Sawing—Prst prize 25a; second 10s. —D O’Connor and A Drydehl, J McKenzie and Jordan 2. Fonr entries. The log measured 21in. Time—3Bsecs. Light Weight Wrestling—First prize 15s, second sa.—F Ford 1, J Nixon 2. Three entries Half-mile (handicap—Frst prize 17s 6d, second 10s; third 2s 6d. A Sylvester (25yds) 1, D Calder (30yds)2, P Thomas (15yds) 3. Time—2min 17. Eleven entries. Boys’ Race (school)—First prize 4s, second 2s, third Is.—C Sherrett 1, W Kirk 2 A Perry 3. Ten entries. Maiden Chopping—First prize, silver medal value 255, second fjOs— D O’Connor 1, Geo. Perry 2, John Phillips 3, Geo. Laurie 4. Ton entries. Log measured 21ins. Time—--smin 55socs. Hop, Step and Jump (handicap)—First prize 10s, second ss.—P Ford, scratch (40ft) 1, E Eeidie, scratch (37ft llin) 2. Five entries. Handicap sawing—First prize 40s, second, 15s third ss.—J Hannan .and Geo. Perry (sec) 1, W Holland and T Fisher (sor) 2, Gill and Butt (sor) 3 * Six entries. Log 2lins. Time—SOseos. Mile Walk (handicap)—First prize 20s, second 7s 6d, third 2s 6d.—A Gniee (75yds) 1, J Harper (50yds) 2, F Gillooly (75yds) 3. Time—7min lOsecs. Single Handed Sawing (fiddling)—First prize trophy value 21s; second, 10s.—S Fisher 1, W Hodgctts 2. Three entries; Log 21ins. Time—2 3 440 Hurdles—First prize trophy value 215,.. second 7s 6d. J H Harris scratch 1, R Jopp (15yds) 2, J Russell (20yds) 3. Six entries. Handicap Chopping—B’irst prize 40s, second 15s, third sa.—J More (lOsecs) 1, J Phillips (SOsecs) 2, D O’Connor (15soes) 3. Ton entries. Log 21in. Time—4.ls High Jump—First prize 10s ; second ss. F Ford (acr) and Harris (lin) sfeot 2in,tiod.

Throwing Hammor—First prize 15s, second ss.—P Ford (sor), 110 ft 2in, 1, E Howol (20ft) 110 ft, 2. Four entries. Heavy Weight Wrestling—First prize 15a, second ss—P Ford 1, L Deavereaux 2. Four entries. Patting Stone—First prize 11s, second ss. W Loujf (sor) 1, (41ft 7in), C Purdue (6io) 2. * Seven entries. Married Women's Race—First prize box tea value 20s, second 3s 6d.—Mra Moss 1, Mrs Henry 2, Mra Dandy 3. Six entries. Girls Race (school) —First prize, 4s; sfioond, 2s; third, Is,—Miss P Wardl, Iflfca L Clode 2, Miss G Hopgoud o. Five er-wK Committee Race—J Hannan 1, F Perry 3.