SPORTS.

Manawatu Herald, 1 November 1902, Page 3

SPORTS.

FOXTON ATHLETIC CLUB’S

Second Annual Gathering",

To BE HELD ON THE

l-HXMO’S BIRTHD&T,

November 10th, 1902

IN VICTORIA PARK

HANDSOME CASH PRIZES AND TROPHIES,

£95 ! AMOUNTING TO j £95

President—His Worship the Mayor, Mr P. Hennessy. Vice-presidents—Drs. Bennett and Graham, Messrs B. G. Gower, T. Westwood, C. R. CaverhHl, 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, VV. 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. Hamer and F. Robinson. Treasurer—Mr T. 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; isi prize, 20s and trophy (Mr Alcorn’s special); 2nd, xos. Nomination, is 6d. Post entry.

2. Boys’ Race, 150 yards; under x 6 years of age ; xst prize, xos ; and, 5s ; rd, 2s bd. Nomination, 6d. Post entry. Proof of age required. 3. Foxton Grand Handicap, value £22 ; three distances, 440, 220, and 100 yards ; xst for each distance, 8os; 2nd, ‘3os ; 3rd, xos. Points prize aggregate : points to count 5, 3, 2. Cup value £3 3s (Mr E. E. Smith’s special); 2nd, trophy value 20s (Mr G. H. Stiles’ special); Ist distance, 440 yards. Nomination, 2s; acceptance 2s.

5. Boys’ Race, 100 yards ; under 12 years of age; xst prize, 3s; and, 2s; 3rd, is. Proof of age required, _ 6. Running High Jump ; xst prize, 30s; 2nd, xos; Post entry, is bd.

7. Girls’ Race, 75 yards; under 12 years of age ; xst prize, ss; 2nd, 2s 6d; 3rd, is. Proof of age required. 8. Bicycle Handicap (one mile) open; xst prize trophy, value 30s (Mr P. Hennessy’s special); 2nd, trophy (Mr T. Betty’s special), value £l. Nomination, is 6d. Post entry. 9. Hop, Step and Jump (handicap) ; xst prize, 30s; end, xos. Post entry, is 6d.

10. Foxton Grand Handicap, second distance, 220 yards; xst prize, 80s ; 2nd, 30s; 3rd, xos. Nomination, 2s; acceptance, 2s, lx. Putting the Shot (16 lbs) ; xst prize, 20s; 2nd, xos. Post entry, is. The committee reserve the right to handicap. 13. Sack Race, 100 yards ; xst prize, 20s; and, xos. Nomination, is. Post entry. 14. Half-mile Handicap ; xst prize, 70s and Mr Ah Pat’s special, value 40s ; 2nd, 30s; 3rd, xos. Nomination, as; acceptance, 2s. 15. Old Man’s Race (over 50 years of age), 120 yards; xst prize, hat (Mr E. Osborne’s special). Nomination, is ; Post entry. 16. Ladies’ Bracelet, 300 yds (open); xst prize, Mr S. Hickson’s special, value £5 5s ; end, trophy, value £1 is. Competitors to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, as; acceptance, as 6d. 17. Foxton Wheel Race (handicap) 2 miles; xst,prize, trophy (Mr S, Rickard’s special), value £2 as; 2nd, Mr Tozer’s special, value is. Nomination as. Post entry. 18. Handicap Hurdle Race, 120 yards ; over ten flights of hurdles, 3ft. bin. high, xst prize, bos; 2nd, 20s. Nomination, is bd ; acceptance, is 6d, ig. Girls’ Race, under 15 years of age; 150 yards; xst prize, Mrs A. Reeves’ special; 2nd, 2s bd; 3rd, 2s. 21. Foxton Grand Handicap, 100 yards; xst prize, 80s; 2nd, 30s; 3rd, 80s. Nomination, 2s, acceptance, 2s. 22. Volunteer Race, 150 yards (handicap) ; xst prize, Mr W. Hamer’s special, value £2 2s ; 2nd, Mr T. Westwood’s special Post entry 2s. 23. One Mile Handicap; xst prize, ioos ; 2nd, 40s; 3rd, 20s. Nomination, 3s; acceptance, 2S. 24. Boy*s Race, 120 yards (under 14 years); xst prize, 7s bd; 2nd, ss; 3rd, 2s bd. Proof of age required. 25. Flaxmillers’ Sheffield Handicap, 130 yards ; open to flaxmill hands only ; employed by mill-owners who subscribe to race; xst prize, 80s, and Mr Haywood’s special, value £2 xos; 2nd, 30s; 3rd, xos. Nomination, 2s; acceptance, 2s. Nominations close 011 the ground at 1 o’clock. 26. Tug of War, 10 men aside; sweepstake of 2s per man. 27. Forced Handicap, 150 yards; xst prize, 40s; 2nd, 20s. Nomination, winners qompulsory 2s, 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, i 3. 20, 21 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 on or about October 2S. Acceptances close on ground. Competitors in amateur events must be members of the N-Z.A.A-A. Three competitors to start or no Ist prize: four, or no 2nd ; 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 disqualifiedThe 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 competitor found jostling will be immediately disqualified. All 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 competitors 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 forThe 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 colors sent in will be fined 2S 6d, and any competitor not making the required declaration sliall not be entitled to claim auy prize. Admission to Ground, Adults is p 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 will be in attendance. Concert in the evening. Programmes can be obtained on application to secretaries. S. Rickard | Joint ' E. E. Smith j Secretaries.