TRI E I L D I .Ffi; SPORTS. ;Y FOURTEENTH ANNUAL ATHLETIC MEETING, To be held on BOXING DAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1889 Handsome Cash Prizes given away. Committee :. Messrs Macarthur, Bray, Worsfold, Goodbehere, Saywell, .. Glosling, Lethbridge, Kirton, P. . Bartholomew, Walter Bailey, W: L. Bailey j Morey, Hartgill, W. j. Reid, Rutherford, J. E. Henry. Treasurer '; Mr Bray. Handicapper: Mr J. E. Henry. Secretary: Mr H. L. Sherwill. PROGRAMME: 1. Maiden Race, 150, yards, of 4 soys. To be competea for by persons wlio have never won an advertised race, Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, j£l. Entrance 3s. 2. Roys' Race (attending any St>te School), over 12 years. Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, ss. Eni ranee, Is. 3. 120 Yabjds Sheffield FTanjdicap, of 20 soys.' Ist prize, £10; 2nd, £5; 3rd", £2. £$ divided amongst winners of each, heat nbt plu eed in fiual. Entrance, 10s. .4 WALKING, 1 Mile ' Handicap, of 15 soys. . Ist. prize,. £lo; 2nd, £s;3rd, £4 ; ,4th, £t'., ' Entrance, 10s. ' o. Vaulting with Pole (handicap), of 4 soys. Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, fl. Entrance", 3s. 6., Manchester Handicap, 1 mile, r of 20 soys. Ist prize, £15; 2nd, £4; 3rd, £1Y 'Entrance. 15s, 7. Hurdlfs^ 220 Yards Handicap, of 10 soys. Ist prize, £%.-, 2nd, £2 10s ; ' 3rd, 10s,' Entrance, 7s. 8. Eunning High" Jump (handicap), of 4 soys. . )s( prize, £3; 2nd, £1. En* ' trance. 3s. 9. Ohampion Race, 350 yards, of 5 soys. Ist prize, £4,'; 2nd, £L Entrance, 4s. .10. Boys' Eace (attending any State School), under 12 years. Ist prize," ,10s; 2nd, ss. Entrance. Is. ll.;Half-a\ljle Handicap, of 10 soys ; Ist prize, £7; 2nd, £2 10s; 3rd, 10s. Entrance, 7s. 12. Eunning Long Jump (handicap), of 2 soys. Ist prize, £1 10s; 2nd, lOs. Entrance, 2s. 13 440- Yards Handicap, of 10 soys. Ist prize, £7 ; 2nd, £2 10s ; 3rd, 10s. Entrance. 7s. 14. Tug of War, Seven men on each side. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1. Pour teams to compete or no second prize. Entrance, 7s each team. 15. 440 Yards Handicap Hurdles, of 7 soys. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £1 10s ; 3r", 10s. Entrance, 55.. 16. Three- Li'Ggbd Eacjs. Ist prize, £1 10s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance,. 2s. 17. 220 Yakds County Handicap of 5 -I, soys. To ba competed for by persons who have been residi-nt or working in the Oroua County, including Feilding, Halcombe and Falmerstou, during the three months previous to Ine race. Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, £1 10s; 3rd, 10s. Entrajice, 3s. 18. Consolation Handicap, of 4 soys; 150 .yards. Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, £1. Entrance, 3s. 19; Point Prize. Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, £1; 3rd,, 10s. Points to count as follows: Running events, 5. 3, and 2; ' Jumping, 3, 2 and 1. Events 17 and 18 excluded. NOMINATIONS for all Handicaps, including jumping events must be scut in to the Secretary on MONDAY, 9fch December (uutil 9 p.m.) Competitors are requested to foiward Postal Notes and not Stamps. Two Shillings on each event to be paid on Nomination, accompanied by a statement of public performances for the last two years (Matches included), with dates and localities of such performances; remainder of entrance fee on acceptance, which can be made on the ground, Other events post entries. Colors must oe named on .Nomination. Tlie Committee reserve the right to run any race uuder 300 yards in heats. The winners of each heat not placed in the final shall receive 10s each. Any Competitor found guilty of sending in false Performances, running under an assumed name, or practising any fraud, shall be disqualified for life. The Committee reserve the right to require any Competitor either" before cr after any event to. make a declaration as to bis identity, and the correctness of his description of his performances. Tlie Committee may disqualify uiy Competi or before or after any event who , sha'l refuse to make th- required declaration, and he shall not be entitled to claim, any prize. En ries will be received and Sports conducted under the printed rules of the Eeilding Athletic Sports obtainable from the Secretary, price 1 s. Trains will stop at the Ground. Eull Band in attendance and a spacious Dancing Platform orovided on the Lawn. Admission at Gates: Adults, ls ; Children between 8 and 12 years, half , price ; under 8 yeais, free. No intoxicating drinks allowed on the ground. HUGH L. SHERWILL. Secretary FEILDING CARRIAGE FACTORY G. H. SAYWELL, KIMBOLTON ROAD, FEILDING CARRIAGES and Vehicles of every description made on the premises by the best workmen . .'Style and finish unequalled in any other place in tbe Colony. The. lowest prices consistent with good workmanship. Repairs', Painting and Trimming executed at the shortest notice. G. H. SAYWELL, Proprietor. JOB PRINTING in all its branches •' executed on the shortest notic*at the Star OiSce Charges' very reasonable.
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Feilding Star, Volume XI, Issue 60, 7 November 1889, Page 1
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