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Manawatu Herald, 10 September 1903, Page 3

FOXTON ATHLETIC CLUB’S

SPORTS.

Third Annual Gathering, To BE HELD ON THE KING’S BIRTHDAY, November gtb, 1903. IN VICTORIA PARK. HANDSOME '*CASH PRIZES AND TROPHIES. £lO5 | AMOUNTING TO | £lO5 Patron—Mr Job Vile, M.H.R. President—His Worship the Mayor, Mr T; Westwood. Vice-presidents—W. Gray, S. Hickson, T. Haywood, A. Laing, A. King, Dr Bennett, J. Symons, P. J. Hennessy, and A, D. Clemett. Judges—T. Westwood, A. Laing, A. Reeve, W. Hamer, R. Noonan and L. E. Reade. Handicapper—Ulic Shannon (of Wellington). Starter—J. Mathesion. Markers—J. Desmond, A, Dudson, and A. Christian. Committee—W. Cook, C. Barnard, A. Shadbolt, F. Martin, J. Desmond, L. Wilson, F. Robinson, and M. Perreau. Treasurer—E! Healey. Trustee—R. Noonan. Auditors—W. Gray and J.F. Ovejrend. Hon. Sec.—E. E. Smith.

First Race to start at 11,30 a.m. All races ap to 150 yards to be run on a straight. OFFICIAL PROGRAMME; 1. Maiden Race, 150 yards; Ist prize, (Mr E. Dunn’s special) 303 cash; and, ros. Post entry, is fid. 2. Boys’ Race, 150 yards; under 16 years of age; Ist prize, 10s; and, 58; 3rd, as fid, Post entry, fid. 3. Foxton Grand Handicap, value of £3O ; three distances, 440, 220, and 100 yards; Ist for each distance, 80s; 2nd, 30s; 3rd, 10s. Points prize aggregate : points to count 5,3, a. Cup value £3 3s (Mr E. E. Smith’s special); 2nd, trophy value £1 (Mr G. H. Stiles’ special). In addition to the above, a special prize (a beautiful Silver Cup) value £8 Bs, given by the Motoa Estate syndicate, Messrs Stevens, Easton & Austin, to be won twice in succes- 1 sion or three times at intervals; Ist distance, 440 yards. Nom., 3s; accept., 3s. 4. Boys’ Race, 100 yards; under 12. years of age; Ist prize, 3s; and, as; 3rd, is. 5. Foxton Wheel Race,*- two mile handicap (Mr W. Gray's special of £2O), divided as followslst prize, £l2; and £4; 3rd, £2 10s; 4th, £v 10s. Nom., ss; accept., ss. All Cycling events to be run under the Rules of New Zealand Wheelmen. 6. Running High Jump (handicap); ist prize, 30s; and, 10s. Post entry, is fid. 7. Foxton Grand Handicap, second distance, aao yards; ist prize, 80s; 2nd, 30s; 3rd, 10s. Nom., 3s; accept., 3s,' 8. Girls’ Race, under 12 years ot age; ist prize, ss; 2nd, 2s fid. 9. Putting the Shot (16 lbs); ist prize, 20s; and, xos. Post entry, is. The' Committee reserve the right to handicap. 10. Foxton Wheel Race, final heat. 11. Ladies’ Bracelet, 300 yards handicap ; ist prize Bracelet, value £5 3s (Mr S. Hickson’s special); and, Bracelet value £1 10s (Mr J. T. Levett’s special). Nom., 2s fid; accept., as fid. 12. Hop, Step and Jump (handicap); ist prize, 30s; and, 10s. Post entry, is fid. 13. Boys’ Race, under 14 years of age; ist prize, 7s fid; and, ss; 3rd* as fid. 14. Sack Race, Too yards; ist prize, 20s ; and, 10s. Post entry, is. 15. Half-mile Handicap; ist prize 60s and Mr A. Laing’s special, value £3 10s; and, 30s; 3rd, 10s. Nom., as; accept., as. 16. One Mile Bicycle Handicap ; ist prize, 60s; and, 309; 3rd, 10s. Nom., is fid ; accept., is fid. 17. Foxton Grand Handicap, 100 yards; ist prize, 8os; and, 30s; 3rd, 10s. Nom., 3s; accept., 3s. 18. Final Heat One Mile Bicycle Handicap. 19. One Mile Handicap; ist prize, 100 s and Mr Haywood’s special, value £3 3s; 2nd, 40SJ 3rd, 20s. Nom., 3s; accept., 3s. 20. Girls’ Race, under 15 years of age; ist prize, Mrs A. Reeves’ special; and, as fid; 3rd,, as. ai. 120 Yards Hurdle Handicap; Ist prize, 50s and Mr C. Barnard’s special gold medal, value £3 ; and, 20s; 3rd, 10s. Nom., as; accept., is fid. aa. Forced Handicap, 150 yards; ist prize, 40s; 2nd, 20s. Nomination, winners compulsory, as; losers optional, is.

Nominations to close with the sec* rotary, Foxton, and Mr R.\W. Armit, 51, Lambton Quay, Wellington, on October aist, at xo p m. for the following events Nos. 3,5, 7, n, 15, 16, 17,19, and 21. No nomination will be accepted on any account without proper entrance fees, and a statement of all public performances for past two years (matches included); if not any, the last five performances to be given. Acceptances close on ground. Three competitors to start or no Ist prize: four, or no and; five, or no 3rd. All competitors must be on their marks at the appointed time for each | event, and anyone not answering the 1 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 but 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 Jje immediately disqualified.