SPORTS.

Manawatu Herald, 11 October 1902, Page 4

SPORTS.

FOXTON AT HLETIC CLUB’S

Second iirnual Gathering, To IB HELD Ox TUB ■.-JsiHTaasair, November loth, igos. IN VICTORIA PARK. HANDSOME CASH PRIZES AND TROPHIES, £95 I AMOUNTING TO I £95 President—His Worship >the Mayor, Mr P. Hennessy. Vice-presidents—Drs. Bennett and Graham, Messrs B. G. Gower, T. Westwood, C." R. Caverhill, J. Symons, S. Hickson, A. Seifert, W, Bullard, T. Haywood, R. Noonan, W. S. Stewart, B. Spelman, F. E. Jenks, W. Gray and J. T. Levett. Judges—T. Westwood, A. C. Baker, W. Gray, A. Laing, W. Hamer and W. Baker. Handicapper—Mr Ulic Shannon (of Wellington.) Starters—E. E. Smith and J. Matjieson. Timekeeper—Mr H. Braclcock. Markers—A. Shadbolt, T. Curtis, A, Hudson. Committee—Messrs W. Cook, A. Shadbolt, F. Martin, J. Matheson, J. De?mond, M. Perrean, D. Gillanders, E. Dunn, A. C. Baker, W. Ilsmer and F. Robinson. Treasurer—MrT. Wesfweod. Trustees—Messrs). W. Walsh aud T, Westwood. Auditors—Messrs J. F. Overend and W. Gray. Joint Secretaries—Messrs S. Rickard and E. E. Smith. First Race to start at 11.30 a.m. AD r? ccs up to 150 yards to be rua on r straight. OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. 1, Maiden Race, 150 yards; ist prize, *os and trophy (Mr Alcorn’s special) | and, 10s. Nomination, is 6d. Igs^entiy.' Race, 150 yards; under x 6 jprize, 10s; 2nd, 5s ; jtion, 6d. Post ked. ..value snd handicap); Post entry, :

3ft yards; under 12 ..g® 5 .istimae, SS-; 2nd, 2s 6d; ..IJUi, is. Proof of ago required. ‘B.' Bicycle Handicap (one mile) open; ist.prizeirpphy, value 30s (Mr P. Hennessy’s*- special); 2nd, trophy (Mr T. Betty’s special), value £l . Noruination, x.s 6d. Post entry. ‘ .9. Hop, Step and Jump (handicap) ; lat prize, 30s; and, xos. Post entry, is 6d. jo. Foxton Grand Handicap, second distance, 230 yards; ist prize, 80s; and, 30a; 3rd, 103. Nomination, as; acceptance, as. n." Putting the Shot (16 lbs) ; Ist prize, aos; 2nd, 103. Post entry, is. The committee reserve the right to handicap. 18. Amateur Handicap, *2O yards; ist prize* value £2 as (Mr W. Baker’s special;) and, value £1 5a (Mr A. Fraser’s special). Nomination, 2s. 13. Sack Race, 100 yards; ist prize, aos;*nd,ios. Nomination, is. Post entry. 14. Half-mile Handicap; ist prize, 70s and Mr Ah Pat’s special, value 40s ; end, 30s; 3rd, lot. Nomination, as; acceptance, as. 15. Old Man’s Race (over 50 years of age), iso yards; ist prize, hat (Mr E. Osborne’s special). Nomination, is; Post entry. 16. Ladies’ Bracelet, 300 yds (open) ; ist prize, Mr S Hickson’s special, value £$ 58 rand, trophy, vain® £1 is. Competitors to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, «s; acceptance, as id. 17. Foxton Wheel Kaoe (handicap) « miles; ist prize, trophy (Mr S. Rickard’s special), value £9 ss; and, Mr Tozer’s special, value is. Nomination as. Post entry. 1 18. Handicap Hurdle Race, 120 yards; over ten flights of hurdles, jft. 6in. high, ist prize, 60s; and, aos. Nomination, is 6d ; acceptance, is fid. 19. Girls’ Race, under 15 years of age; 150 yards; ist prize, Mrs A. Reeves' special; 2nd, as6d; 3rd, 2s. 20. Amateur Handicap, 100 yards; ist prize, Mr A. Laing's special, value £i ios ; 2nd, Mr Walker’s special, value £1 53. Nomination, 2.-. at. Foxton Grand Handicap, 100 yards; ist prize, 80s; 2nd, 3ns; 3rd,

» Nomination, as, scc.-ptance, as. aa,' Volunteer Race, 150 yards (handicap); ist prize, Mr W. Hamer's ■pedal, valuS £t as; and, MrT. Westwood’s special Post entry.as. *3. One Mile Handicap: Ist prize. 100-5; and, 40s; 3rd, aos-. Nomination. j«; acceptance, as. _ 34. Boy’s Race, xao yards (under 14 years); ist prize, 73 6d; and, ss; *rd, 20 6d, Proof of age required. 25. Flajtmillers’ Sheffield Handicap, 130 yaads; open to fiaxmiil hands only ; •mplJpld by milbowneis who subscribe to race; ist prize, 80s, and Mr Haywood’s special*/value £2 . ios ; and, j«; 3rd, ios. Nomination, as; ac-. ' ce, is. Nominations close on nnd at 1 o’clock, g of War, 10 men aside; Ije of as per man. j breed Handicap, 150 vards ; Ist l|o3; and, 2">s N li. cumpaliiary as, upuoaal i

' N.Milihatii.-.Vii’ to clflfe with the secretain s, Foxtots and &!r K. VV. Annii, 31, Lambtou Quay, October 2ist, at 10 p 111. fur the following events Nos. 3,4, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 21 and 23. No nomination will be. .accepted on any account without jnvper entrmoe fees, and a statement of aii public performances for pvt two ycsTS (matches ire’uded); if not aoy, the last five perfetinancc; lo 1 -e given. lianthcaps will appear in N Z Time? e.a or about Oc'o,her z 3. Acceptances c!o;%e oa ground. Compel iters in amateur events must be members of the N Z-A.A.A. Thiee competitors to start or no Ist prize: four, or no 2nd ; five, or no 3rd. All competitors must bo on (heir marks at the appointed- time for each event, and anyone not answering the starter’s, call may be disqualified. ffeThe Committee may. require any competitor to prove his identity further than by declaration should” they think fit to do so, and will reserve the right to strike ©lit any event should there not be sufficient catries to satisfy them. Competitors leaving their mark before the pistol is fired will he put back one yard for each offence, and anyone not going back whe-n required may be disqualified. Snap cap no start. Any competitor found jostling will be immediately disqualified. All protests must be made within 15 minutes of race finishing, accompanied, with a deposit of ros, which will be forfeited should (he protest ha considered frivolous, - and. all protests against competitors entering' under false ar incorrect performance shall be deeided at 8 o’clock in the evening, or later if the Committee deem necessary, and all prize money held over. No competitor shall be allowed to sit on any protest, nor give any information unless asked for. The Committee reserve the right to postpone the sports frem day to day should the weather prove unfavourable, and their decision shall be final in connection with carrying out this programme. Costumes to be approved'of by the Committee, and any person not running in the colors sent in will be fined 2s 6d, and any competitor- not making the required declaration' shall not be entitled to claim any prize. Admission (o Ground, Adults is; . Children under 12, half price. Refreshment Booth on the ground. Special Trains from Feilding and Palmerston North. Excursions on river for visitors. |t.A Bs-ass Band will t>,e in attendance. K Concert in the evening. ■ Programmes can be obtained on apPlication lo secretaries. S. Rickarb > Joint E. E. Smith ) Secretaries.