Foxton Athletic Sports

Manawatu Herald, 9 May 1893, Page 4

Foxton Athletic Sports

To be held on the Eaoeoourso on QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, 24th May, 1893. Phesidest— J. G. Wil?on, Ley., M.H B, Yick-Pi!E3ipknt— Walter G. Robinson, Esq JunoE-E. S. Thynne, Esq. Btahtebs— Messrs H. Bradcock and F. Keen. IfAnmcAri'EKs— The Committee. Committee — Messrs S. Trask, H. Border, W S. Stewart, W. B. Rhodes, B. Spelman, W. Gerbes, P, Dudsou and T. P. Williams. PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Back, 150 yds, (for those who have never won an advertised race). Ist prize, 80s ; 2nd prize, 10a.', v Eutranpe 2s 6d. To start at 10.45 A.m. ■•.■.,'/ 2. Boys' Back (under 12), 100 yds. Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd prize, ss. Entrance, 6d. To start at 11 am. 8. FOXTON HANDICAP, of £18 (three teyente, 1 .. lQQy,d>, ,220 yds, 440ydsi)U \Vin ; rier ;pf each event £1. Ist prize, £6; 2nd prize, £8 ; Brd prize, £1. To be decided by points. Nomifjatidh, ss ; acceptance, ss. First event 100 yds. To start at 11.20 a.m. 4. Mii.il ?EwNNji«k •Haw^cap. ,Ist, pr)zQ,^B jj fyi&,i£\ii Nomination,* 2sW ; acceptance, 2s 6d. To start at 11.40 a.m. 6. HunDLE Handicap, 220 yds. Ist prize, £2 ;\2nd prize, '£1. Nomination. 2s ; acceptance, Is. To start at 12 noon. 6. Gihi/s Skipping Contest (under 14 years). Ist prize, ■ ss; 2nd prizs, 2s 6d. To start at 12.15 p.m. 7. FOXTON" HANDICAP (second event 220 yds). To start at 12.80 p.m. 8. One Milej ;Walic Handicap. Ist prize, 1 £8 ; 2nd prize, £1. Nomination, 2s 6d ; acceptance, 2s Gd. To start at 12.45 p.m. 9. Hop, Stfp and Jump. Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s. Post entrance, 2s, To start at 1 p.m. 10. Amateur, ■ Race. Prize, trophy presented by Mr Montague. To start at 1.80 p.m. 11. 100 yds Handicap. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd prize, los. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, Is. To start at 1.45 p.m. 12. Obstacle Bace. Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s. Post entrance, 'Is. To start at 2p m. 13. Girls' Bace, 100 yds. Prize, trophy presented by Mr W. Gerbes. To start, at 2.20 p.m. 14. Half Mile Running Handicap. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd .prize, 10s. Nomination.,, 2s Is. To start at -2.45 p.m 15. FOXTON HANDICAP (third f,-svjßni? '44Qyds). : To start at •* '5.16 p^n. ~ 16. Boys' Hack (under 16 years), 100 yds. Ist prize, 103 ; 2nd a qprizgtfSte 6d. Pos> entrance, Gd. ' ' To start at 880 p.m. 17. G^h)asyvPk> (real Captain Cook) Pjesfnted: by Mr B O'awston. Entrance, Gd. To start at 4 p.m." 18; Gonsoiationt Handicap. For all beaten men. Ist prise, £1 ,■[ 10.* ; 2nd prize, 10s. Nomina. tion, 2.5 ; acceptance, nil. To start at 4.15 pan. Nominations for all handicaps dose with the Secretary by ; 8 p.m. on MONDAY;' Bfcfi'-Miiy; All' other events, Post Entries. All nominations to be accompanied with Cash. Competitors to send performances for past two years and colours. Handicaps will be declared on THURSDAY, JOth May. In case of any Protest being lodged, the Committee's decision to be final. ■ Acceptances close oh SATURDAY, 20th May.- -■■■ ; T. REDMOND, Secretary.