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King Country Chronicle, Volume II, Issue 54, 1 November 1907, Page 2

E. So wry, insurance & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT & VALUATOR, Begs to announce that he has started business as above at MATIERE, OHURA. Insurances effected to cover risks under the " Compensation to Workers Accident Act," etc. THOSE desirous of obtaining Land in the far-famed Ohura Valley should write or call. As I have had considerable experience as a practical Farmer in the Hawke's Bay and Pahiatua Bush Districts, I will be able to give intending Purchasers reliable information and advice re any properties that I have for sale. A few Choice Properties for Sale. List in future issue. If you want to sell your farm send particulars to E. Sowry, Matiere. WAIKATO A. and P. Association. 16th Grand Annual Show. To be held at HAMILTON on Friday & Saturday, Nov.BtKand9th(|^ ay)> Record Entries (over 1400). Special Trains from all parts of the District. Side Shows of every description 10,000 People will be there, your friends included. SPECIAL INVITATION: School Children, accompanied by their Teachers, will be admitted free. Otorohanga Sports and AXEMEN'S CARNIVAL. Thursday, Dec. 19th. £IOO In Prim £IOO First Event at 11.30 a.m. PROGRAMME. 1. Boys' Chop (open), under 16 years, I2in. standing blocks. Competitors handicapped on ground. Nominations close Saturday, December 14th. Ist prize, Gold Medal; 2nd prize, Silver Medal. Presented by Members of Committee. Entrance, 2s. 2. Maiden Handicap Chop (local), Isin. standing blocks. Open to those who have never won a prize exceeding £2. Ten mile radius. Three months residential. First £4, second £l. Entrance ss. 3. Ladies' Handicap Chop (open), 8 inch Standing Blocks. Competitors handicapped on ground. First prize valued £2 2s (presented by R. Gregg, Esq 4. Underhand Chop (open). 18 inch Blocks. First £7, second £2. Entrance 9s. 5. Handicap Chop, 20 inch Standing Blocks. First £lO, second £3, third £l. Nomination 10s, acceptance 4s. 6. Open Chop Handicap, 18 inch Standing Blocks. First £ls, second £4, third £2. Nomination 14s, acceptance 7s. 7. Double-handed Saw Handicap. 20 inch Blocks. First £3, second £l. Entrance 4s. 8. Local Double-handed Saw Handicap. 20 inch Blocks. Ten mile radius. Three months residential. First £2, second £l. Entrance 3s. 9. 120 Yards Maiden (local). Ten mile radius. Three months residential. First £l, second ios. Entrance Is 6d. 10. Otorohanga Cup Handicap, 130 yards. Run in heats. First £7, second £2, third £l. Nomination 7s, acceptance 3s. 11. 120 Yards Hurdle Handicap. First £3, second £l. Ent. 4s. 12. Half-Mile Handicap. First £3, second £l. Entrance 4s. 13. 440 Yards Boys Race (under 16 years). First £l, second 10s, third ss. Entrance Is. 14. One Mile Handicap. First £5, second £2, third £l. Ent. Bs. 15. Ladies' Bracelet Handicap, 220 yards. First, Gold Medal. Entrance's. 16. Old Man's Handicap (45 years and over). First £l, second lOs. Entrance Is 6d. CONDITIONS. Entries for Chopping and Sawing events close with the Secretary, at 8 p.m., on SATURDAY, November 16. Entries for Running events close, at 8 pm., on SATURDAY, November 30th, except numbers 9, 13 and 16, which are Post entries. Acceptances close 8 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 18th. All Entrance Fees MUST accompany entry. Competitors in Chopping and Sawing events must send in last six performances with entry. Competitors in Running,events must send in last two years performances, or, if no performances for that period, last three, with entry. Handicaps will be published in the King Country Chronicle on FRIDAY, December 6th. Papers will be posted to competitors if requested. Three to start or no race. Four or no second prize. Five or no third prize. The above is not the order of events. Protests must be lodged in writing within ten minutes after completion of events, accompanied by a deposit of lOs. Deposit will be refunded if protest is not considered frivolous. Chopping and Sawing events are conducted under the Rules of the New Zealand Axemen's Association. Licenses may be obtajn§d from th§ Secretary. The Protest Committee's decision will be finil. Admission to Ground is, Children 6d. iSTDANCE AT NIGHT.*^I FRANK FORSTER, Hon. Secretary.