TjiroLDING ATHLETIC SPORTS TWENTIETH ANNUAL MEETING, . TO BE' HELD ON BOXING DAY, THUBSDAY, DECEMBEB 26th, 1895. ON THE FEILDING OVAL. MANDSOME CASH PRIZES GIVEN AWAY, Amounting to £160. Cowctttei : Messieurs A B Allan, W A L Bailey, E H Fisher, B Gosling, S Goodbehere, W G Haybittle, G Kirton, F V Lethbridge, G V Lethbridge, E Mills, A C Matheson, W Beid, W A Sandilands, G Say well, J Scott, P Thomson, B Whisker, Woolven. H Worsiold. Treasurer : Mr A B Allan. Handicapper : Mr Thomas M Copeland. Starter : Mr WH Hartgill. Secretary: Mr H , L Sherwill. Timekeepers : Messrs G W Fowles and J Scott. OFFICIAL PBOGBAMME. I—Maiden1 — Maiden Bace, 150 yards, of 4 soys ; to be competed for by persons who have never won an advertised race. Ist prize, L 3 ; 2nd, Ll ; entrance 3s 2— Boy's Bace, 100 yards handicap. Handicaps will be made on the ground. Ist prize, 10s; 2nd, ss; entrance Is 3—120 Yards Sheffield Handicap, of 17 soys ; Ist prize, L 1 0; 2nd L 5 ; 3rd, L 2; each competitor running unplaced in the final heat shall receive 10s ; entrance 10s 4— Walking, 1 mile handicap, of 10 soys ; Ist prize, L 7 ; 2nd, L 2 ; 3rd, Ll ; entrance 7s 5— Amateur Bace, 100 yards handicap ; Ist prize. Trophy value 4 guineas ; 2nd, Trophy value 1 guinea; entrance 4s 6— Bicycle Bace, handicap, 1 mile, of 4 soys; Ist prize, L 3 ; 2nd, Ll ; entrance 3s. Competitors to state size, weight, and maker of machine they intend to use, and performances 7 — Vaulting with Pole, handicap of 4 soys ; Ist prize, L 3; 2nd Ll ; en> trance 2s B— Sack Hurdle Bace, 100 yards of 2 soys ; Ist prize, 30s ; 2nd 10s ; en« trance Is 9— Manchester Handicap, 1 mile, of 20 soys ; Ist prize, Lls ; 2nd, L 4 ; 3rd. JLjI ; entrance 15s 10— Hurdles, 220 yards, handicap, of 10 soys ; over 10 flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high ; Ist prize, L 7 ; 2nd, L 2 10s ; 3rd 10s ; entrance 7s 11— Burning High Jump, handicap, of 4 soys ; Ist prize, L 3 * 2nd, Ll ; entrance 39 12 — Amateur Bace, 440 yards handicap, Trophies vatued L 6 ; Ist prize, Trophy value L 5 ; 2nd, Trophy value 20s ; entrance 5s 13— Half-mile Handicap, of 10 soys ; Ist prize L 7 ; 2nd, L 2 10s ; 3rd, 10s ; entrance fs 14— Bunmng Long Jump, handicap, of 60s ; Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd, 10s ; entrance 2s 15 — Bicycle Bace, handicap, 5 miles, of 7 soys ; Ist prize, LS ; 2nd Ll 10s ; 3rd 103 ; entrance sb. Same conditions as No 6 16 — Walking, 2 miles handicap, of 13 soys ; Ist prize, L 6 ; 2nd, L 3 ; 3rd, Ll ; entrance 7s 17— 440 Yards Handicap, of 12 soys; Ist prize, L 8 ; 2nd, L 3; 3rd, 20s ; entrance 8s 18 — Tug of- War, seven men on each side ; Ist prize, L 4 ; 2nd, 20s ; four teams to compete or no second money ; entrance 7s each team 19—120 Yards Handicap Hurdles, of 7 soys ; over 10 flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high ; Ist prize, L 5; 2nd, 30s ; 3rd, 10s ; entrance 5s 20— Bicycle Bace, handicap, 3 miles, of 6 soys ; Ist prize, L 4; 2nd, Ll 10s ; 3rd, 10s ; entrance ss. Same conditions as No. 6 21 — Ladies' Bracelet, handicap, 220 yards ; competitors must be nominated by Ladies. Ist prize. Bracelet valued at L 5 ; 2nd, Bracelet valued at L 2 ; entrance 5s 22— Coasolation Handicap, of 4 soys, 150 yards ; Ist prize, L 3 ; 2nd, Ll ; entrance 3s 23— Point Prize ; Ist prize, L 3 ; 2nd, 20s; 3rd, 10s. Points to count as follows : — Bunmng events, 5, 3, and 2 ; Jumping events, 3, 2. and 1. Events Nos. 1. 5, 6, 8, 12, 15, 18, 20, and 22, excluded. BULES AND BKGULATIONS, Nominations for all Handicaps, including Jumping events, must be sent to the Secretarj on or before WEDNESDAY, 11th DECEMBEB, not later than 8.30 p.m. Competitors are requested to for* ward Postal notes and not stamps. Two shillings on each Handicap 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 perform, ances ; the remainder of entrance fee on acceptance, which c«m be made on the ground. Other events post entries. Colors must be named on nomination. The Committee reserve the right to run any race under 300 yards in heats. Amateurs must belong to a Club affiliated with the N.Z.A.A Association, and must produce ticket of membership from their Club Secretary. All Amateur events will be run under the "New Zealand Amateur Atnletic Association Bules." The Bicycle Kaces will be run under the Bules of the .New Zealand Cyclists Union. The particular attention of competitors is drawn to .Rule 25, which reads : — " Ev«ry Competitor must wear complete cl«>thicg from the shoulders to the knees ; that is jersey (sleeved to elbow), and loose drawers or trunk*. Neglect of this Bule renders the competitor liable to be excluded fr°m taking part in the Sports." 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 or after any event to make a declaration as to his identity and the correctness of his des cnption of his performances. -The Committee may dtsqualitv and competitor before or after any event who shall refuse to mike the declaration, and he shall not be entitled to claim any prize. There must be two competitors in each •vent or no first prize; three or no second ; four or no third. Entries will be received and Sports conducted under the printed Bules of ihe Feildirg Athletic Club, obtainable from the Secretary, price Is. Admission to Gates : Adults Is ; Children between 8 and 12 years, half-price ; under 8 years free. Full band in attendance and a spacious dancing platform provided on the Lawn. Trains wil! st -p on the ground. No intoxicating drinks allowed oa the ground The first race will start at 10 a.m. HUGH L. SHEBWILL, Secretary. MANAWATU CARRIAGE FACIORY. THE Firm having imported the latest suitable machinery, is prepared to execute work in all the branches of the tiade with despatch. Every variety of Vehicles made to order. Repairs, Painting, etc., done on most reasonable terms. HEARSE on Hire. Funerals undertaken. JOHN JBETT, Proprietor.
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Feilding Star, Volume XVII, Issue 120, 19 November 1895, Page 4
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