Notes of the Week
Encouraging the Youngsters
The School Sports held on Thursday of last week were a step in the right direction. Perhaps one of our local schools will turn out an English champion.
The way to the top of the ladder is easy through the School Sports Association for any lad with the right stuff in him.
The Weather
The weather conditions were decidedly bad for a sports meeting, competitors and spectators alike being driven to cover by the heavy showers which fell during the afternoon and evening.
Every available nook and corner seemed to be taken up when the rain came on, and two boys were seen taking shelter under a motor car crowded with children.
The Ladies
Once again that wonderful band of "helpers" rose to the occasion and did their very best in the management of the teas.
Under a roughly made shelter, which threatened to collapse at any minute, they worked untiringly for some six hours under trying conditions.
The Officials
The excellent arrangements for the sports were made by Mr E.E. Dennis, who was assisted on the day by a band of workers. Of these, Mr Roberson and Mr E.C. Clarke deserve special mention.
Mr Clarke spent the whole of the afternoon and evening in a bell tent recording and tabulating the results of the various events. His task was made more difficult by the competitors themselves - some thirty of them crowding into the little tent during the heavy showers.
More Difficulties
The sports were originally arranged for Wednesday, June 2nd, but had to be postponed on account of the wet weather. On Wednesday of last week most of the arrangements were complete and a large marquee was erected to serve as a tea tent and a shelter combined.
The gale of Wednesday night brought the tent down and damaged the poles so much that it was impossible to erect it again. In addition some cattle broke through the sports enclosure during the night and badly damaged the running tapes and pegs.
Another tent received such bad treatment from the elements that it had to be pulled down just before the competitors began to arrive.
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