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Manawatu Herald, 20 February 1904, Page 3

.• JJ, TM s ' ! -H.to fire interested [ : in i.ijo i ’.uomigal ihccucdion kindly meet nr, Laing’s Hotel at S p m. THIS EVENING. E. A. JOHNSTON. ST. PATRICK’S HAY SPORTS & PICRIC, To be held On the Victoria Park, Foxtoli, THURSDAY, i 7 th MARCH, 1904. GREAT GALA DAY FOR YOUNG AND OLD. Patron —Mr Job Vile, M.H.R. President —Mr O. E. Austin. Vice-Presidents —Messrs J. T. Levctt, W. Gray, T. Haywood, Dr. Bennett, J. Symons, A. Reeve, S. Hickson, a. Ming, G. Coley, A. Laing, H. Christian, R. Noonan, and \V. Baker. Judges—Messrs G. Simpson, A. D. Clemett, D. Wilson, W. Cook, W. Walden and E. Ball. Handicappers—Messrs L. J. Furrie and J. Frew. Starter —Mr A. Shadbolt. Committee —Messrs F. Martin, H. Bradcock, J. Frew, B. Dunn, H. B. Siggs, R. Baker, M. Perreau, R, Howard and J. Gillett. Programme Committee—Messrs Frew, Furrie, Shadbolt, Siggs, K. Baker, Gillett, Healey, Bradcock, Spring and E. Dunn. Treasurer —Mr E. Healey. Secretaries —Messrs A. D, Spring and E. Dunn. First race to start at 11 a.m. PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Race, 150 yards; Ist prize 15s, 2nd ss. Post entry is. 3. School Boys’ Championship, 100 yards; Ist prize 10s, 2nd 2s fid. Post entry fid. 3. One Mile Bicycle Handicap ; xst prize 30s, 2nd 10s ; nom. 2s. 4. Girls’ Race (under 16); Ist prize gold brooch, 2nd 2s fid. 5. One Mile Bicycle Handicap (under r 8); Ist prize photographic album (Mr Christian’s special) and ss, 2nd acetylene bike lamp (Mr Clarkson’s special); nom. is. 6. 300 Yards Handicap; Ist prize 20s, 2nd 10s ; uom. 2s. 7. Girls’ Skipping Competition (under 14); Ist prize 2s, 2nd is. 8. Two Mile Bicycle Handicap ; Ist prize 30s, 2nd ios ; nom. 2s. 9. Obstacle Race; Ist prize 7s fid. entry fid. 10. Girls’ P.icyek- Handicap, (three laps), xst prize Mr J. Collins’ special, 2nd Mr Betty's special. 11. Putting the Shot; Ist prize ios, 2nd 5s ; post entry is. 12. Boys’ Bicycle Race, one mile (under 14); Ist prize 7s fid, 2nd 2s fid ; entry fid. 13. 100 Yards’ Handicap; Ist prize 20s, 2nd ios ; nom. 2s. 14. Ladies’ Race, 50' yards; Ist prize Mr Stiles’ special, 2nd 2s fid. 15. Half-mile Handicap (under 16); Ist prize Waterbury watch (Mr Hennessy’s special), 2nd 2s fid ; entry fid. ifi. Slapping Competition (under xo); Ist prize is fid, 2nd fid. 17. Boot Race; Mr Fraser’s special. 2nd 2S Ml ; entry fid. 18. Turce Mile Bh'yclc Handicap; Ist 40s ; cut. ifis ; nom. 2s fid. Baby Bwv s.yo p.m. Children’s Sports too numerous to mention all day. Tea, Cordials and Refreshments free to Children, who must bring their own mugs. Nominations for Nos. 3, fi, 8,13, and 18 close with the Secretaries at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 10th. Handicaps declared on Saturday, the 12th. Acceptances close on the ground. No nomination will be received unless accompanied by the advertised fee, together with last two year’s performances. The Committee reserve the right to postpone the Sports should the weather prove unfavourable. Three to start or no first prize, four or no second. All disputes, protests, etc., will be settled by the Committee, whose decision shall be FINAL. ADMISSION Adults is, school children free. A. D. SPRING) Secretaries and E. DUNN) becretanes -

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