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Manawatu Herald, 15 September 1903, Page 3

FOXTON ATHLETIC Cf&TB’S SPORTS. Third- Annual Gathering, To BE HELD ON TUB I£]OSrCPS BIRTHDAY, November gth, 1903. in victoria park. lld A J)SOME G;'SH 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. Ilonnessy, and A. D. Cleniett. Judges —T. Westwood, A. Laing, A. ! ' Peeve, W. Hamer, R. Noonan ail’d L, E. Reade. Handicapper—Uii'd gbannon (of Wellington). StarteT—J. Mathesou. Markers —J. Desmond, A. Dudsou, and 11., Christian. Committee—vX Cook, C. Barnard, A, Shadbolt, R. Martin, J. Desmond, It, Wilson, IF, Robinson, and M. Pcrrcaii. Treasurer—E: Healey, Trustee —R. Noonan. Auditors—W. Gray and J.F. Overend. Hon. Sec.—E. E. Smith. First Race to start at 11.30 a.m. All races op to 150 yards to be run on a straight. OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Race, 13d yards j Ist prize, (Mr E. Dunn’s special) 30s cash; 3nd, 10s. Post entry, is 6d, 2. Boys’Race, 150 yards; under x 6 years of age; Ist prize, 10s ;-2nd, 5s ; 3rd, es Gd. Post entry, 6d. 3. Foxton Grand Handicap, value of £3O ; thfee distances, 440, 220, and 100 yards; xst for each distance, 80s ; 2nd, 30s; 3rd, 10s. Points prize aggregate : points to count 5,3, 2. .Cup value £$ 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 TS Bs, given by the Motoa Estate syndicate, Messrs Stevens, Easton & Austin, to be won twice in succession 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; 2nd, 2S ; 3rd, is.

5. Foxton Wheel Race, two mile handicap (Mr W. Gray’s special of £2O), divided as follows:—xst prize, £l2 ; 2nd £4; 3rd, £z xos; 4th, £1 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; 2nd, 10s, Post entry, is 6d. 7. Fox ton Grand Handicap, second distance, 220 yards; Ist prize, 80s ; and, 30s; 3rd, 10s. Nora., 3s; accept., y.. 8. Gii Is’ Race, under 12 years ot age; Ist prize, 5s ; and, as Cd. 9. Putting the Shot (16 lbs); Ist prize, 20R; 2nd, 10s. Post entry, is. The Committee reserve the right to handicap. 10. Foxton Wheel Race, final heat. xx. Ladies’ Bracelet, 300 yards handicap ; xst prize Bracelet, value £5 5s (Mr S. Hickson’s special); 2nd, Bracelet value £1 xos (Mr J. T. Levett’s special). Nom., 2s (3d ; accept., 2s fid. 12. Hop, Step and Jump (handicap); xst prize, 30s ; 2nd, xos. Post entry, is 6d. 13. Boys’ Race, under 14 years of age ; xst prize, 7s 6d ; and, 5s ; 3rd, 2s 6d. 14. Sack Race, 100 yards; xst prize, 20s; and, xos. Post entry, is. 15. Half-mile Handicap; xst prize 60s and Mr A. Laing’s special, value £3 xos; 2nd, 30s; 3rd, xos. Nom., 2s; accept., 2s. 16. One Mile Bicycle Handicap ; xst prize, 60s ; and, 30s ; 3rd, xos. Nom., is 6d ; accept,, is fid. 17. Foxton Grand Handicap, 100 yards; xst prize, 80s; and, 30s; 3rd, xos. Nom., 3s; accept., 3s. 18. Final Heat One Mile Bicycle Handicap. 19. One Mile Handicap; xst prize, xoos and Mr Haywood’s special, value £3 3s; and, 40s; 3rd, 20s. Nom., 3s ; accept,, 3s. 20. Girls’ Race, under 15 years of age; xst piize, Mrs A. Reeves’ special; 2nd, as fid ; 3rd, as. 21. xao Yards Hurdle Handicap; xst prize, 503 and Mr C. Barnard’s special gold medal, value £2 ; 2nd, 20s ; 3rd, xos. Nom., as ; accept., is fid. 22. Forced Handicap, 150 yards; xst prize, 40s; 2nd, 20s. Nomination, winners compulsory, as; losers optional, is.

Nominations to close with the secretary, Foxton, and Mr R. W. Anait, 51, Lambton Quay, Wellington, on October 21st, at 10 p m. for the following events;—Nos. 3,5, 7, 11, 15, 16, 17, 19, and 31. 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 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 back when required may be disqualified. Snap-cap no start. Any competitor fbund'jostling will be immediately disqualified,