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King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 459, 24 April 1912, Page 3

ONGARUE Athletic Club's Sports (Under rules N.Z. Athletic and Cycling Union) To he held at Origamie on Empire Day T7IK I D AY, 2 4th MA Y, 1 '.) 1 2. PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Race. ] (10yds. First prize 20s, second 10s. I'd?!, entry, 2a. 2. 100 Yards Open Handicap.— First 50s, second 2 Op, third 10s. Nom. of, accept, Is. 3. Open Chop Handicap, loin underhand. —First, SOs, second 20s, third 10s. Nom. 4s, accept. 2?. 4. Amateur Wrestling (eatch-as-catch-can). —Tronhy. Post entrv, Bs. 5. Double-handed Sawing. 18 in blocks. First 40s, second 10s. Nom. 2s, accept. Is. 6. 220 Yards Open Handicap. First 00s, second 20s, third 10?, Nom. Ms, accept. 2s. 7. Open Chop Handicap, 12in standing blocks.-- First 40s, second 15s. Nom. 3s. 8. 120 Yards Hurdle Handicap. — First 50s, second 20s. Nom. 3s, accept. JS. 0. Ladies' Rare, 75yds. First trophy. Entrance free. 10.'Amateur Wrestling (Cumberland) .--First ..10?. Tost entry, 3s. 11. 410 Yards Open Handicap.— First 60s, second 20s, third 10s. Nom. 3s, accept. 2s. 12. Open Chop Handicap, ISin standing. First 100s, second 30s, third 10s. Nom. 7s lid, accept. 2s t>d. 13. Horse Jumping Contest, hunter style.--First bridle and in.p;., value 30s, second bridle value 10s. Pest entry 3s. 14. Half-mile Handicap.- First 00s. second 20s. Nom. 3s, accept. 2^. 15. Hop, Step, and Jump Handicap. First 20s, second 10s. Post entry, 2s. Also races for children. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Nominations for events 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, S, 11. 12, and 14 with last two years' performances close with the secretary on Saturday, May 11th, at 7 p.m. Three starters or no event four starters or no second prize, six nominations or no

All nomination fees must accompany nomination. Protests must be accompanied with a fee of ~>s and be handed to secretary not later than fifteen minutes after event. Decision of judges and protest committee to lie final. The sports committee take no responsibility for accidents to competitors or public. Ail dogs found on sportsground will be impounded and owners charged 2s. First event to start at 10.30 a.m. sharp. An exhibition of wrestling by New Zealand's light and middle-weight wrestler, L. Robertson, Esq., will be given during the day. Refreshment booth on ground. Admission Is, horses Is, member's ticket ."s, children under 15 years free. DANCE IN THE EVENING. DUNCAN McRAE. Hon. Sec. Box 6, Ongarue. THE GARDEN With careful planning, it is possible to have a garden that looks well from winter to winter. It takes time and experience to have such a garden, but now is the time to start. Wc have almost anything you can want. SPECIAL WINTER FLOWERING SWEET PEAS The very latest varieties, mixed colours, 6d and Is packet. All the Finest Flowering Bulbs, Anemones, Daffodils, Ranunculus, Frezias, Ixias, Iris, etc. Special collections made up from 2s 6d upwards. New Season's Flower Seeds Finest Kinds. Grass and Clover Seeds Gilbert J. Maekay Ouecn Street, Auckland lERB. 10NNE. GENT'S MERCER, KOKA STREET, TE KUITI AGENT FOR Merchant Tailor, Latest patterns on hand. J. H. McMaliou Qclertaker and Embalm Knox Street. Hamilton Telephone to 203 or 182 Han PROMPT ATTENTION