SPORTS.

Manawatu Herald, 14 October 1902, Page 4

SPORTS.

POXTON AS HLETIO CLUB’S

Second i nmial G athering, . To,te held on tus ■ KING'S BXZfcTXmiS.V, | ' November lolb, 1903. I IN VICTORIA PARK. HANDSOME CASH PRIZES AND TROPHIES, £95 | 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, Lcvett. 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. Mathcson. Timekeeper—Mr H. Bradcock. Markers—A. Shadbolt, T. Curtis, A, Dudson. Committee—Messrs W. Cook, A. Shadbolt, F. Martin. J. Matheson, J. Desmond, M. Perreau, D. Gillanders, E. Dunn, A. C. Baker, W. Hamer and F. Robinson. Treasurer—Mr T. Weatwoad. Trustees—Messrs J. W. Walsh and T. Westwood. Anditorst—Messrs J. F. Overand and W. Gray. Joipt Secretaries—Messrs S. Rickard and E. E. Smith. First Race to start at 11.30 a.m. All races up to 150 yards to bo run on’ a straight. OFFICIAL PROGRAMME, r. Maiden Race, 150 yards; ist prise, 203 and trophy (Mr Alcorn’s ... special); «nd, ios. Nomination, is 6d. Tost entry. * t.• Boys’ Race, 150 yards; under 16 uiL"n°; xst prize, 10s; and, 5s ; Nomination, 6d. Post entry. PrJjr^?lif^t^equired- < 3. Foxton Grand HAi-,'l*i? AP » value ;. ’ £zz ; three distances, 440, 2aC? ,i ■ 100 yards; Ist for each distance, I ; and, 30s; 3rd, 10s. Points 3 - grpgate: points to count a. Cup value (\ 3s (Mr E. E, Smith** special); and, trophy value sos (Mr G. H. Stiles!, special); ist distance, 440 yards. Nomination, 2s; acceptance ss. 4. Amateur Handicap, 440 yards; Ist prize ladies’ bracelet, value £4 as (Mr W. Gray’s special); and, value £1 . 1 is,(MrJ.T. Levett’s special.) Competitors to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 38. ‘ ' -5. Boys’ Race, 100 yards ; under 12 , vears of age; ist prize, 3 s > ' 3rd, is. Proof of age required. 6. Running High Jump (handicap) ; -ist’ prize,*. 308 1 ; and, ios; Post entry, is (Id. - • , , , 7. Girls’ Race, 75 yard* 5 under 12 - 4 - years of age.; ist prize, ss; .and, as 6d; " 3rd, is. Proof of age required. > ‘ 8. Bicycle' Handicap .(one mile) open ; ist prize trophy, value 30s (Mr ’ P. Hennessy’s special); and, trophy (Mr T. Betty’s special), value £l. Nomination, is 6d. Post entry. g. Hop, Step and Jump (handicap) ; ist prize, 30s; and, 10s. Post entry, is 6d. 10. Foxton Grand Handicap, second -distance, aao yards; ist prize, 80s; and, 30s; 3rd, ios. Nomination, as; ■ acceptance, as. 11. Putting the Shot (16 lbs) ; ist . prize, aoa; and, 10s. Post entry, is. The committee reserve the right to handicap. ia. Amateur Handicap, 230 yards; 1 Ist prize, value £2 as (Mr W. Baker s special;} and, value £1 5s (Mr A. Fraser’s special). Nomination, as. 13. Sack Race, 100 yards; ist prize, sos; and, 10s. Nomination, is. Post •ntry. .... 14. Half-mile Handicap; rst prize, ” 70s and Mr Ah Pat’s special, value 40s; and, 308; 3rd, i«s. Nomination, as; acceptance, as. 13. Old Man’s Race (over 50 years of age), wo yards; ist prize, hat (Mr E. Osborne’s special). Nomination, is; Post entry. 16. Ladies’ Bracelet, aoo yds (open); ist prize, Mr S- Hickson’s special, value £5 5*5 * nd » trophy, value £t is. Competitors to bo Bominatad by ladies. Nomination, fit; acceptance, as id. 17. Foxton Wheel Race (handicap) a miles; ist prize, trophy (Mr S. Rickard’s special), value £t as; and; Mr Tozer’s special, value £i is. Nomination as. Post entry. 18. Handicap Hurdle Raee, 120 yards; over ten flights of hurdles, sft. 6in. high, ist prize, 60s; and, aos. Nomination, is 6d ; acceptance, is 6d. 19. Girls’ Race, under 15 years of age; 150 yards; ist prize, Mrs A. Reeves’ special; and, as6d; 3rd, as. ao. Amateur Handicap, 100 yards; ist prize, Mr A. Laing’s special, value £3 10s; and, Mr Walker’s special, value £ 1 58. Nomination, as. 21. Foxton Grand Handicap, 100 yards; Ist prize, 80s; 2nd, 30s; 3rd, t Nomination, as, acceptance, as. 2a. Volunteer Race, 150 yards (handicap) ; xst prize, Mr W. Hamer’s special, value £2 as; aud, Mr T. Westwood’s special Post entry as. 23. One Mile Handicap; ist prize, iSos; and, 40s; 3rd, aos. Nomination, js; acceptance, as. 34. Boy’s Race, 120 yards (under 14 years); Ist prize, 73 6d; and, ss; *rd, 28 6d. Proof of age required. 25. Flaxmillers’ Sheffield Handicap, ; 130 vards; open to flaxmill hands only; " employed by mill-owneis who subscribe to race; ist prize, 80s, and Mr Haywood’s special, value £2 10s ; and, - jos; 3rd, 10s. Nomination, 23; acceptance, 2s. ” Nominations close on the ground at 1 o’clock. 26. Tug of War, To "men ■ aside’; gS; 1 , sweepstake of 2s per man. p 37. Forced Hand nip. 150vards; ist compulsory as, optional

Nominations to close with the secretaries, Foxton, aad Mr K. W. Annit, 51, Lamhton Quay, Wellington, on October 2if;t, at 10'p m. for the following events Nos. 3, 4,10, 12,14,16, 18, 20, 21 and 23. No nomination will be accepted on any account without proper entrance fees, and a statement of all public performances for past two yerrs (matches included); if riot any, the last five perfenuance? to be given. Handicap? will appear in N Z Times an or about October sS. Acceptances close on ground. Compelitors in amateur events must be members of the N Z- A.A-A-Three competitors to start or no Ist prize; four, or no and ; five, or no 3rd. All competitors must he on their marks at the appointed time for each event, and anyone not answering the starter’s call may be disqualified. The 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 out any event should there not be sufficient entries to satisfy them. Competitors leaving their mark before the pistol is fired will be put back one yard for each offence, and anyone not going hack when required may be disqualified. Snap-cap no startAny competiter found jostling will be immediately disqualifiedAll protests must ba made within 15 minutes of race finishing, accompanied with a deposit of xos, which will be forfeited should the protest be considered frivolous, and all protests against competitors entering under false »r incorrect performance shall be deeidad at 8 e’alock in the evening, or latar if the Committee da*m necessary, and all prize money held over. Ne competitor shall be allowed to sit on any protest, nor give any information unless asked fer. The Committee reserve the right to postpone the sports from 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 rimming 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 to 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. \ A Brass Band tvlil oe in attendance. '-Concert in the evening. Programmes can be obtained on application to secretaries. S. Rickarb ] Joint E. E. Smith J Secretaries.