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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3721, 20 October 1906, Page 4

THE MANAWATU HERALD, SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20, 1906

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 considered frivolous ; and all protests against competitors entering under false, or incorrect ptrformances shall be decided at 8 o’clock in the evening, or later, if the committee deem necessary and all prize money held over. No competitors shall be allowed to sit on any protest or give any information unless asked for. The Committee reserve the right to postpone the sports from day to day should the weather prove unfavourable, and their decision shall be final in carrying out the programme. Costumes to be approved of by the Committee, and any competitor not making the required declaration shall not be entitled to claim any prize. Refreshment Booth on the ground. Special trains from Palmerston North. A special tram will run from Pukenui | and Sanson. A Brass Band will be in attendance Concert in the evening. Programmes can be obtained on application to the secretary. First race to start at 1115 sharp. Trains will stop at the ground. Admission to ground: Adults Is, Children under 12 half price. F. D. WHIBLEY, Hon. Secretary- — - TnT JpHMMWHMWMId

FOXTON ATHLETIC CLUB’S

SPORTS

SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING FRIDAY. NOVEMBER qth, iqo6; King Birthday. In Victoria Park, Foxton, Handsome Cash Prizes and trophies amounting to value of ,£l3O. OFFICERS; Patron —J Stevens Esq., M.H.R, President—Mr B G Gower (Mayor) Vice-Presidents —Messrs A Laing J S Watchoin, A Shadbolt, 0 Robinson, G Gray, M Perreau, T Haywood, F W Frankland, J A Nash, S Hickson, C T Easton and Dr Bennett Hon Secretary—F D Whibley Hon Treasurer—E Healey Handicapper—U Shannon Starter—A Shadbolt Assistant Starter—E E Smith Committee—Messrs J Desmond, R Baker, J Frew, M Perreau, A Shadbolt, F Hadfield, E G Sutherland, E Howe, F Martin, F Lawton, L W Wilson, J Jillett andj N Thompson Markers—The Committee Auditors—Messrs G Gray and G W Morgan Judges—Messrs W Baker, S Hickson, A Laing, A Reeve W Walden, E A Coley, J Chisholm, and B G Gower Time-keepers—Messrs C L Barnard and W C Howan OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. 1. Local Bike Bace, 1 mile. Ist prize Trophy (Mrs Haywood’s special) value £3 3s ; 2nd (Mr Walker’s) value 50s; entrance Bs. 2. District Maiden Race, 150 yards: Ist prize Silver Cup (Mr Perreau’s) value £3 3s, 2nd (Wycherley and Sons) value £1 Is. Post entry 2s 6d. 3. Boys Bike Race (Local) under 18, 1 mile: Ist prize trophy (Mr Howe’s) value 80s; 2nd (Perreau’s employees) value £1 Is. Post entry Is. 4. Foxton Grand Handicap, thrae distances, 440, 220, and 100 yards ; Ist prize for each distance, 80s ; 2nd, 80s ; 3rd, 10s. Points prize aggregate, points to count 5,5, and 2: Ist prize, Berry and Co.’s trophy, value £3 3s; 2nd, (Laery ad Co.’s) value 80s. In addition to the above, a special prize (a beautiful trophy value £ls 15s) presented by Messrs Stevens, Easton and Austin will be given to the competitor first gaining 20 points. Entrance, each distance 4s; Ist distance, 440 yards. 5. The Foxton Wheel Race, 2 miles : Ist prize £lO an d trophy (Levin and Co.'s employees) value £3 38 ; 2nd, £3 ; Brd, £l. Entrance 10s, 6. Girls Race (Local) under 15: Ist prize, trophy (Mr Fraser’s) value 21s; 2nd, trophy value 10s fid. Entrance free. j 7. One Mile Bike Race: Ist prize, 1 £4 ; 2nd, £2; 3rd, £l. ! 8. Half-Mile Running : Istprize, £8 and gold medal (Mr Barnard’s) value £2 2b ; 2nd, 80s and trophy (Mr Osborne’s) value 15s; 3rd, 10s. Entrance os. 9. District/Footballers Race, 100 yards: Ist prize, Sub-Union’s Cup, value £8 3s; 2nd, vest value 27s fid (Mr Bradley’s). Entrance 3s. 10. Ladies Bracelet, 300 yards; Ist prize, Bracelet value £5 5s (Mr S. Hickson’s special); 2nd prize Bracelet, Mr Coley’s trophy, value £2 2s. Entrance, I ss. 11. 1J Mile Bike Race : Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2los; 3rd, £l. Entrance ss. I 12. One Mile Running: Ist prize, £6 and trophy value £2 2s (Watchorn Stiles and Co.’s); 2nd, £3; 3rd, £l. Entrance 6s. 13. Half-Mile Bike Race : Ist prize, I£2 10s ; 2nd, 20s; 3rd, 10s. Entrance 1 2s fid. 14. Wrestling (Cumberland Style) : Ist prize, 80s and Mr R Hickson’s trophy, value £1 is ; 2nd, 10s. Post entry 28. 15. Obstacle Race: Ist prize, 30s and trophy value £2 2s (Nash and Co.’s); 2nd, 20s; Post entry 2s fid. 16. Baby Show (under 9 months) : Ist prize, beautiful framed enlarged photo of winner (Mr Starch’s). Entrance free. 17. Grinning through the horse collar for boys: Ist prize, ss. Entrance tree. 18. Forced Handicap, 150 yards : Ist prize, £2; 2nd, 20s. Entrance, winners (compulsory) 2s, losers (optional) Is. Races for children throughout the day. Nominations accompanied by 23 on each event close with the secretary, Foxton, and Mr E. W. Armit, 51 Lambton Quay, Wellington, on October 25th, at 10 p.m. for events 1,4, 5,7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, and 13. Handicaps will appear on or about November 2nd. Acceptances close on ground, 30 minutes before advertised time of starting each event., RULES AND REGULATIONS. Cycling events run under League of New Zealand Wheelman’s Rules, Other events run under rules of N.Z. Athletic Union. No nomination will be accepted on tiny 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. All competitors must be on their marks at the appointed time for each event, and anyone not answering to the starter’s call may be disqualified. Three competitors to start or no Ist prize; four, or no second; five, or no third. The Committee may require any com- ! potitor 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. J Competitors leaving their mark before the pistol is fired will be put back one 1 yard for each offence, and anyone not' going back when required may be disqualified. I

R, N. BPEIRS, TIMBER MERCHANT. FOXTON. in Stock a large quantity -TV of Totara, Matai, Rimu. White Pine, &c., both dressed and in the rough. Seasoned Timber a Speciality. Also the Best Totara Strainers, Posts, and House Blocks that ever came into Foxton. Timber Yard in Main Street. State Goal! State Coal! Delivered to all parts of Town and District in all quantities. The Cheapest and Best. Terms—Cash on Delivery. Licensed Carrier.—Also Buyer of Whitebait. Four-foot Rata on Hand, F. Spiers, THE AVENUE. N.B.—Orders left with Mr J. Thompson, Bootmaker, | will receive prompt atten- ] tion. 'up-to-date CARTING. 1 OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT MR HENRY COLEY begs to notify Millowners, Storekeepers, and the public of Foxton generally, that he has now started Carting with an up-to-date Lorrir, and will be pleased to receive orders for carting to any part of the town and district. All orders entrusted to the driver will be promptly attended to. H. COLEY, The Avenue. R. I, BARBER, Blacksmith, ]MAIN-ST.iIELT, FOXTON. A GOOD SHOER KEPT. Agent for booth, macDONALD & GO’S Flax Machinery and Ironwork Scutchers, Presses, Screws, Drumspindles, Drums, and Feed Rollers. j Also Special Steel Feed Rollers j and Steel ftibbers. j> MACINTOSH coach boJCCdbr, QUEEN STUEET. LEVIN. (Nest Post Office.) \ LL styles of Haggles, Gigs, Dog Carts, Xx Drays; etc., built to order, of bes selected material, prices correct, workman shin guaranteed, N.w Zealand and Au-traliau Timber, imported direct and seasoned under covers large stock of which material always on bind. Repairs and painting promptly es.cuted. Not* Address—NEXT P.O LEVIN.