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Manawatu Herald, 8 October 1904, Page 3

FOXTON ATHLETIC CLUB’S | SPORTS Fourth Annual Gathering, | To UK HELD ON THE | IKISarQ’S BIRTHDAY, I November (jf.li, 1904. vtctot.ua bark. Patron —-Mr Job Vile, M.H.R. President—His Worship the Mayor, Mr G. Simpson. Vice-presidents—Dr Bennett, Messrs T. Haywood, S. Hickson, A. Laing, G. Gray, W. S. Stewart, F. W. Frankland, J. Symons, A. King, A. Reeves. Judges—-Messrs W. Baker, S. Hickson, A. Laing, A. Reeves, R. Noonan, L. E. Rcade. Handicappor—Mr Uiic Shannon. Starter—Mr A. Shadbolt. Markers—Messrs J. Desmond, R. Baker, H. Christian. Committee —Messrs F, Martin, L. J. Fume, J. Desmond, R, Baker, R. J. Frew, M. Perreau, A.- Shadbolt, B. Dunn, H. Bradcock, E. Dunn, J. Jillett, E. Howe. Trustee —Mr R. Noonan. Auditors—Messrs J. Overend and G. Gray. Treasurer —Mr Healey. OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. 1. Local Bicycle Race, 1 mile. Ist prize, Trophy (Mr Haywood’s Special) value £3; 2nd, Mr Howe’s Special, value £2 2s. Norn., is 6d ; accept., is 6d. Boundary for competitors to be from Foxton side of Oroua Bridge to Shannon and Wiroldno Ferries. 2. Maiden Race, 150 yards. xst prize, 30s ; 2nd, 10s. Post entry is 6d. 3. Boys’ Race, under 16. Ist prize, | ios; 2nd, ss; 3rd, 2s 6d. Post entry 6d. 4. Foxton Grand Handicap, three distances, 440, 220, and 100 yards. Ist prize for each distance, 80s; 2nd, 30s; 3rd, ios. Points prize aggregate, points to count 5,3, 2. Ist, Cup value £3 3s (Mr M. Perreau’s Special); 2nd, Trophy value £1 is (Mr G. H. Stiles’ Special). In addition to the above a Special Prize (a beautiful Silver Cup value £8 8s) will be given to the competitor first gaining 20 points. Nomi., 2s; accept., 2s, each distance. 5. Foxton Wheel Race, two mile handicap. Ist prize, £5 and Gold Medal (Mr Barnard’s Special); 2nd, £z ios; 3rd, £l. Nomi., 2s; ac-j cept., 3s. 6. Obstacle Race. Ist, £1; 2nd, tos. Post entry, is. j 7. Putting the Shot. First prize, I £1 ; 2nd, ios. Post entry. 8. Ladies’ Bracelet, 300 yards. Ist prize, Bracelet value £5 5s (Mr Hickson’s Special; 2nd, Bracelet value £2 2S. Nomi., 23 6d; accept., 2s 6d. g. Half-Mile Handicap. Ist prize, £3 and Trophy value £2 2s (Mr Ah Pat’s Special) ; 2nd, £1 ios; 3rd, ios. Nomi., 2s ; accept., 2s. 10. Girls’ Race, under 15. Ist prize Brooch value £1 is (Mrs Reeves’ Special); 2nd. Brooch value ios. Entrance free.

ii. One Mile Running Handicap, xst prize, £6 and Trophy value 30s (Mr E. Ball’s Special); 2nd, £3 ; 3rd, £l. Nomi., 3s: accept. 3s. 12. One Mile Bicycle, Ist prize, £3 ! 2nd, £2; 3rd, £l. Nomi., is 6d ; accept,, is 6d. 13. Boys’ One Mile Bicycle, under 16. Ist prize, Trophy value £1 is (Mr Fraser’s Special) ; 2nd, Trophy value 10s 6d (Mr Alcorn’s Special). 14. Forced Handicap, 150 yards. Ist prize, £2 and Trophy value 25s (Mr Walker’s Special); 2nd, £l. Nomi., winners (compulsory), 2s ; losers (optional) is. 15. District Footballers’ Handicap, 100yds. For members ofFoxton Rugby Union only. Ist prize, £1 and Trophy value £1 is (Mr LeveK’s Special); 2nd, Trophy value £1 is (Spring and Cummerfield’s Special). Nomi., is; accept., is. Nominations close with the Secretary, Foxton, and Mr R. W. Armit, 51, Lambton Quay, Wellington, on October 21st, at 10 p.m., for Events 1, 4, 5, 8,9, 11, 12, and 15. Handicaps will appear on or about October 28th. Acceptances close on Ground. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Cycling events run under League of New Zealand Wheelmen’s Rules. Other Events run under Feilding Rules. 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. 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 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 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 con sidered frivolous, and all Protests against Competitors entering under false or incorrect performances shall be decided at 8 o’clock in the evening, or later if the Committee deem necessary, and all Piizc Money held over. No Competitor shall he allowed to sit on any Protest, nor give any information unless asked for. The Committee reserve the right to