SPORTS.

Manawatu Herald, 30 October 1902, Page 3

SPORTS.

FOXTON ATHLETIC CLUB’S

Second Annual Gathering,

To BE HELD OX THE

KING’S BIRTHD&Y,

November 10th, igoz

IN VICTORIA PARK,

HANDSOME CASH PRIZES AND TROPHIES,

£95 1 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. Matheson. 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. Harner and F. Robinson. Treasurer —MrT. Westwood. Trustees—Messrs J. W. Walsh and 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. All races up to 150 yards to be run on a straight. OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Race, 150 yards; ist prize, aos and trophy (Mr Alcorn’s special); and, xos. Nomination, is fid. Post entry. 2. Boys’ Race, 150 yards; under 16 years of age ; ist prize, 10s; and, 53 ; rd, zs fid. Nomination, fid. Post entry. Proof of age required. 3. Foxton Grand Handicap, value £22 ; three distances, 440, aao, and xoo yards ; ist for each distance, 8o»; znd, '3os ; 3rd, xos. Points prize aggregate : points to count 5,3, 2. Cup value £3 3s (Mr E. E. Smith’s special); znd, trophy value zos (Mr G. H. Stiles’ special); ist distance, 440 yards. Nomination, zs; acceptance as. 5. Boys’ Race, 100 yards ; under 12 years of age; ist prize, 33; and, as; 3rd, is. Proof of age required. 6. Running High Jump thandicap); ist prize, 30s; 2nd, xos; Post entry, is fid. 7. Girls’ Race, 75 yards; under 12 years of age ; ist prize, ss; znd, zs fid; 3rd, is. Proof of age required. 8. Bicycle Handicap (one mile) open ; ist prize trophy, value 30s (Mr P. Hennessy’s special); znd, trophy (Mr T. Betty’s special), value £l. Nomination, is fid. Post entry. 9. Hop, Step and Jump (handicap) ; ist prize, 303; znd, 10s. Post entry, is fid.

10. Foxton Grand Handicap, second distance, zzo yards; ist prize, 80s; znd, 30s; 3rd, 10s. Nomination, as; acceptance, zs. 11, Putting the Shot (16 lbs) ; ist prize, zos; znd, 10s. Post entry, is. The committee reserve the right to handicap. 13, Sack Race, 100 yards ; ist prize, aos; znd, 10s. Nomination, is. Post entry. 14, Half-mile Handicap ; ist prize, 703 and Mr Ah Pat’s special, value 403; znd, 30s; 3rd, xos. Nomination, zs; acceptance, as. 15. Old Man’s Race (over 50 years of age), lao 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 £3 ss; znd, trophy, value £1 is. Competitors to bo nominated by ladies. Nomination, as; acceptance, as fid.

17. Foxton Wheel Race (handicap) 2 miles; ist prise, trophy (Mr S. Rickard’s special), value £i 2s; znd, Mr Tozer’s special, value is. Nomination as. Post entry.

18. Handicap Hurdle Race, 120 yards; over ten flight* of hurdles, 3ft. 6in. high, ist prize, flos; znd, aos. Nomination, is fid ; acceptance, is fid. 19, Girls’ Race, under 15 years of age; 150 yards; ist prize, Mrs A. Reeves’ special; znd, *s fid; jnVzs. 21. Foxton Grand Handicap, 100 yards; ist prize, 80s; 2nd, 30s; 3rd, 80s. Nomination, as, acceptance, zs.

zz. Volunteer Race, 150 yards (handicap) ; ist prize, Mr W. Hamer’s special, value £z zs ; znd, MrT. Westwood’s special Post entry as. 23. One Mile Handicap; ist prize, ioos ; znd, 40s; 3rd, zos. Nomination, 3s; acceptance, 2s. 24. Boy’s Race, 120 yards (under 14 years); ist prize, 7s fid; znd, ss; jrd, zs fid. Proof of age required. 25. Flaxmillers’ Sheffield Handicap, 130 yards ; open to flaxmill hands only ; employed by mill-owners who subscribe to race; ist prize, 80s, and Mr Haywood’s special, value £2 10s; znd, 30s; 3rd, ios. Nomination, zs; acceptance, zs. Nominations close on the ground at x o’clock. 26. Tug of War, 10 men aside; sweepstake of zs per man. 27. Forced Handicap, 150 yards ; ist prize, 40s; znd, zos. Nomination, winners compulsory zs, losers optional is.

Nominations to close with the secretaries, Foxton, and Mr R. W. Armit, 51, Lambton Quay, Wellington, on October 21st, at 10 p.m. for the following events: —Nos. 3,4, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 2i and 23. No nomination will be accepted on any account without proper entrance fees, and a statement of all public per] formances for past two years (matches included); if not any, the last five performances to be given.

Handicaps will appear in N.Z. Times an or about October zS,

Acceptances close on ground. Competitors in amateur events must be members of the NZ-A.A.A.

Three competitors to start or no ist prize; four, or no znd ; five, or no 3rd. All competitors must be 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 be fore the pistol is fired will be put back one yard for each offence, and anyone not going back when required may be disqualified. Snap-cap no start. Any competiter found jostling will be immediately disqualified. AH protests must be made within 15 minutes of race finishing, accompanied with a deposit of 10s, which will be forfeited should the protest be considered frivolous, and all protests against competiters entering under false or incorrect performance shall be decided 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 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 running in the eolors sent in will be fined zs fid, and any competitor not making the required declaration shall not be entitled to claim any prize.

Admission to Ground, Adults is; Children under iz, half-price

Refreshment Booth on the ground. Special Trains from Feilding and Palmerston North. ■ Excursions on river for visitors. A Brass Band will bo in attendance. Concert in the evening. Programmes can be obtained on application to secretaries.