BOXING DAY OUTINGS.

Gisborne Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 3715, 28 December 1912, Page 5

BOXING DAY OUTINGS.

SUCCESSFUL MEETING AT MOTH

[BY TELEGR APH —SPECIAL CORRESPONDENT} MOTU, Decy 27. A very successful sports meeting was held here on Boxing Day in splendid weather. .The entries were good and there were many close finishes. The. committee had. everything well in hand. There were a large number of spectators present from all over the district. Following are the results: Maiden Race, 120yds.—McKay 1, Jolley 2. Eight entries. Boys’ Race (under 16).—Corcoran 1, Mcl’hee 2. Eight started. Girls Race.—Miss Bright 1, Miss Smith 2. (Seven entries. Obstacle Race.—W. Bright 1, 11. Brown 2. Seven entries. Motu Handicap (100yds).—G. Porter (2yds) 1, J. Bright (7yds) 2, A. McKay (4yds) 3. Nine starters. Flag Race (mounted). —Henry Hansen 1, Brown 2. Ten starters. Motu Handicap, 220yds.—Porter scr. 1, Petlierbridge 15yds 2, Smellie 22yds 3. Five, starters. Single Ladies’ Race. —Miss Jackson 1, Miss Petlierbridge 2. Five starters.

Threading the Needle. —Fen Jackson 1, Beaufoy 2. Nino starters. Block Chopping.—Frank Fisher ssec 1, Wilton 15sec 2, Clias. Beard iOseo 3. Fourteen entries.

Hopj Step and Jump.—Porter 4in. 1, Halbert scr. 2. Five entries. Motu Handicap 440yds.—Petherbridgo 35yds 1, Brown 35yds 2, Chas. Beard 40yds 3. Seven starters. Porter entered but did not finish.

Married Ladies’ Race. —Mrs Tyerman 1, Mrs Brownley 2. Eight entries. Hunters’ Jumping.—Smith 1, Carron 2. Fourteen entries.

Potato Race (mounted). —R. Beaufoy 1, W. Beaufoy 2. Eleven entries. Motu Handicap, 880yds.—Pet bp rbridgo scr 1, Chas. Smith scr. 2, Chas. Beard syds 3. Five starters. Ticket Race.—Winning ticket, Tlios Smellie, winner of the race D.S. Snow. Forty-eight entries. Members’ Race. —White 1. Nine starters.

Ladies’ Nail Driving.—Miss Ericson 1. Twenty-four entries.

Sheep Guessing.—Haves and Brown tied (721 b); 138 entries. The meeting was highly successful and record gate money was taken. A first-class ball was held in the evening. Ren wick’s string band was on the grounds and at the ball. At tile latter function there was a splendid supper and floor. Fifty couples were present at the dance.

GISBORNE RIFLE GLUB

SHOOT AT MAKAURI

Advantage was taken of the holidays to organise a shoot at Makauri on Boxing Day. A large party assembled at the range and had an afternoon's sport under perfect weather conditions.

In the earlier stages the scoring war, somewhat erratic. This was only to l>c expected, for practically every man present had done no shooting for years. However, by the time the SCO yds. mound was reached there was a decided improvement all round. The men seemed to be getting more into their old stride and some really ,good totals were notched, at least one man putting on the possible. The Rifle Club may be looked upon as an established institution in the district and supporters may take heart that success is assured. A big order for rifles has already gone forward, every one of tha first consignment beiii'ir booked. The -executive is busy making up another requisition and outstanding members would do well to make sure that their names are with tha treasurer. There are fully five more mentiis of good .shooting weather ahead.

The. opening day will be fixed as soon as the rifles come along and an attractive season’s programme will be announced later and in connection with this some valuable prizes have already been promised.