SPORTS.

Manawatu Herald, 8 November 1902, Page 3

SPORTS.

POXTON ATHLETIC CLUB’S

Second Annual Gathering,

To BE HELD ON THE

KING’S SXRTSCDISLir,

November 10th, 1903

IN VICTORIA PARK. HANDSOME CASH PRIZES AND TROPHIES, £95 | AMOUNTING TO I" £95 President—His Worship the Mayor, Mr P. Ketmcssy. Vice-presidents—Drs. Bennett and Graham, Messrs B. G. Gower, I'. Westwood, C. R. Ca\erhi!l, 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. Mafheson. 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—MrT. Westwood. Trustees —Messrs]. 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 it.3o a.m. All races up to 150 yards to be run on a straight. OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Race, 150 yards; isl prize, 20s and trophy (Mr Alcorn’s special); and, 10s. Nomination, is6d. Post entry. 3. Boys’ Race, 150 yards; under 16 years of age ; Ist prize, zos ; 2nd, 5s ; rd, 2s fid. Nomination, sd. Post entry. Proof of age required. 3. Foxton Grand Handicap, value £22, ; three distances, 44c, 220, and zoo yards ; Ist for each distance, 80s; 2nd, 30s; 3rd, ios. Points prize aggregate : points to count 5,3, 2. Cnp 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, zoo yards ; under za years of age; zst prize, 3a; and, 2s; 3rd, zs. Proof of age required. 6. Running High Jump (handicap) zst prize, 30s; 2nd, zos; Post entry, is fid.

7. Girls’ Race, 75 yards; under 12 years of age ; zst piize, ss; and, 2s fid ; 3rd, zs. Proof of age required. 8. Bicycle Handicap (one mile) open ; zst prize trophy, value 30s (Mr P. Hennessy’s special) ; 2nd, trophy (Mr T. Betty’s special), value £l. Nomination, is 6u. Post entry.

9. Hop, Step and Jump (handicap) ; ist prize, 30s; 2nd, zos. Post entry, zs fid.

zo, Foxton Grand Handicap, second distance, 220 yards; zst prize, 80s; 2nd, 30s; 3rd, zos. Nomination, 2s; acceptance, as. zi. Putting the Shot (zfi lbs) ; zst prize, zos; 2nd, zos. Post entry, zs. The committee reserve the right to handicap. Z 3. Sack Race, zoo yards ; zst prize, 20s ; 2nd, zos. Nomination, zs. Post entry. zq. Half-mile Handicap ; zst prize, 70s and Mr Ah Pat’s special, value 40s ; 2nd, 303; 3rd, zos. Nomination, 2s; acceptance, 2s. Z 5. Old Man’s Race (over 50 years of age), Z2O yards; zst prize, hat (Mr E. Osborne’s special). Nomination, is; Post entry. 16. Ladies’ 300 yds (open); zst prize, Mr ' Hickson’s special, value £5 ss; 2nd, tiophy, value £1 is. Competitors to be nominated by ladies. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 2s fid. 17. Foxton Wheel Race (handicap) 2 miles; zst prize, trophy (Mr S. Rickard's special), value £2 2s; 2nd, Mr Tozer’s special, value £i is. Nomination 2s. Post entry.

18. Handicap Hurdle Race, 120 yards ; over ten flights of hurdles, 3ft. fiin. high, zst prize, 60s; 2nd, 20s. Nomination, is fid ; acceptance, is fid. 19. Girls’ Race, under 15 years of age; 150 yards; zst prize, Mrs A. Reeves’ special; 2nd, 2s fid; 3rd, 2s. 21. Foxton Grand Handicap, zoo yards; ist prize, 80s; 2nd, 30s; 3rd, 80s. Nomination, 2s, acceptance, 2s. 22. Volunteer Race, 150 yards (handicap) ; zst prize, Mr W. Hamer's special, value £2 2s ; 2nd, MrT. Westwood’s special Post entry 2s. 23. One Mile Handicap; zst prize, zoos; 2nd, 40s; 3rd, 20s. Nomination, 3s; acceptance, 2s. 24. Boy’s Race, 120 yards (under 14 years); zst prize, 7s fid; 2nd, ss; jrd, 2s fid. Proof of age required. 25. Flaxmiliers’ Sheffield Handicap, 130 yards ; open to flaxmill hands only ; employed by mill-owners who subscribe to race; zst prize, 80s, and Mr Haywood’s special, value £2 zos; 2nd, 30s; 3rd, zos. Nomination, 2s; acceptance, 2s. Nominations close on the ground at 1 o’clock. 26. Tug of War, 10 men aside; sweepstake of 2s per man. 27. Forced Handicap, 150 yards; zst prize, 40s; 2nd, 20s. Nomination, winners compulsory 2s, losers optional is.

Nominations to dose 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, 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.

1 Handicaps will appear in NZ. Tinv s on or about October 28. j Acceptances close on ground. I GoiujVdlilors in amateur events mtlsc be members of the N Z.A.A.A. Three competitors to start or, no ist 1 prize : four, or no 2nd ; five, or no 3rd. j All competitors must be on their marks at the appointed time for each 1 event, and anyone not answering the starter’s call may be disqualified. The C mmittce 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 he put back one yard for each offence, and anyone not going back when required may he 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 he forfeited should the protest be con- ! sidered frivolous, and ail protests 1 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, I and all prize money held over, j No competitor shall be allowed to sit ■ on any protest, nor give any informa--1 lion unless asked for. The Committee reserve the right to ! postpone the sports from day to day | should the weather prove unfavour- ! able, and their decision shall be final in | connection with carrying out this proI gramme. j Costumes to be approved of by the | Committee, and any person not runj ningin the colors sent in will be fined 2s fid, and any competitor not making j the required declaration shall not be entitled to claim any prize. Admission to Ground, Adults is ; Children under 12, half price. Refreshment Booth on (he 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.