SPORTS

Manawatu Herald, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3721, 27 October 1906, Page 4

SPORTS

FOXTON ATHLETIC CLUB’S

SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING

FRIDAY. NOVEMBER qth, iqo6. King Birthday. In Victoria Park, Foxton. Handsome Cash Prizes and trophies amounting to value of OFFICERS:

Patron—J Stevens Esq., M.H.R. President—Mr B G Gower (Mayor) Vice-Presidents —Messrs A Laihg J S Watcboin, 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, 1 R Baker, J Frew, M Perreau, A Shadbolt, F Hadneld, E G Sutherland, E Howe, F Martin, F Lawton, L W Wilson, J Jillett and J N Thompson Markers—The Committee Auditors—Messrs G Gray and G W Morgan Judges—Messrs W Baker, S Hiqkson, 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 Race, 1 mile. Ist prize Trophy (Mrs Haywood's special) value £8 8s; 2nd (Mr Walker’s) value 60s; entrance Bs. 3. District Maiden Race, 150 yards: Ist prize Silver Cup (Mr Perreau’s) value £8 Bs, 2nd (Wycherley and Sons) value .£1 Is. Post entry 2s 6d. 8. Boys Bike Race (Local) under 18, 1 inile i Ist prize trophy (Mr Howe’s) value 80s; 2nd (Perreau’s employees) value £1 Is. Post entry Is. | 4. Foxton Grand Handicap, three distances, 440, 220, and 100 yards; lst prize for each distance, 80s; 2nd, 80s ; 3rd, 10s. Points prize aggregate, points to count 5,8, and 2: Ist prize, Berry and Co.’s trophy, value £8 3s; 2nd, (Laery ad Co.’s) value 80s. In addition to the above, a special prize (a beautiful trophy value £l6 15s) 1 presented by Messrs Stevens, Easton and Austin will be given to the competitor first gaining 20 points. Entrance, each distance 4a; Ist distance, 440 yards. : 5., | The Foxton Wheel Race, 2 miles: Ist prize £lO and trophy (Levin and Co.'s employees) value £8 3s ; 2nd, £8 ; Brd, 451. Entrance 10s. 6. Girls Race (Local) under 16: Ist prize, trophy (Mr FraSer’e) yalue 21s; 2nd, trophy value 10s 6d. Entrance free. 7. ' One Mile Bike Race: Ist prize, £i; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £l. 8. Half-Mile Running : ' Ist prize, £8 and gold medal (Mr Barnard’s) value £2 2s; 2nd, 80s and trophy (Mr Osborne’s) value 15s; Brd, 10s. Entrance Bs.

9. District Footballers Baca, 100 yards : Ist prize, Sub-Union’s Cup, value £d 8s; 2nd, vest value 27s 6d (Mr Bradley’s). Entrance Bs. 10. Ladies Bracelet, 800 y?ttd»: Ist prize, Bracelet value. £5 5a (M;: S. Hickson’s special); and prize Bracelet, Mr Coley’s trophy, value £i as. Eutriance, ss. 11. 1J >Mile Bike Race : Ist prize, l £5 ; 2nd, £2 los; 3rd, il. Entrance ss. 12. .One Mile Running: Ist prize, £6 and trophy value £2 2s (Watchorn Stiles and Co.’s); 2nd, £3; 3rd, £x. Entrance 6s. 18. Half-Mile Bike Race : ist prize, £2 10s; 2nd, 20s; 3rd, 10a. Entrance eSa,; .... ! 14. Wrestling (Cumberland Style) ; Ist prize, 80s hnd Mr R Hickson's; trophy, value £i is ; 2nd, 10s, Post 1 entry as. ,•16. Obstacle Race: Ist prize, 80s and trophy value £2 2s (Hash and Co.’s); 2nd, 20s: Post entry 2s 6d. 16. Baby Show (under 9 months) Ist prize, beautiful framed enlarged: photo of winner (Mr Starch’s). En-' trance free. 17. Grinning through the horse! collar for boys: Ist prize, ss. Entrance - !%ee. . ; ,i 18. Forced Handicap, 160 yards: let prize, £2 ; 2nd, 20s. Entrance, winners (compulsory) 2s, losers (optional) Is. Races for children throughout the day.

Nominations accompanied by za on each event close with the secretary, Foxton, and Mr R. W. Armit, 51 Lcunbton Quay, Wellington, on October 26th, at 10 p.m. for events 1,4, 5,7, 8, 9,10, 11, 12, and 18. Handicaps will appear on or about November 2nd. Acceptances close on ground, 80 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 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 giveri. 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, v, ' The Committee may require any competitor to prove his identity further than by declaration, should they think fit to do so, and.'jyill tbg,|ight to strike ou'Ca'ny ’ event s snould 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 hot going back when required may be ’ disqualified;

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 corn, petitors 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 prize money held over. s No competitors shall be allowed to sit on any protest or give any information unless asked for. i 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 hot making the required declaration shall not be entitled to claim any prize. Refreshment Booth on the ground. Special trains from Palmerston North. i A special tram will run from Pukenui and Sanson. A Brass Band will be in attendance Concert in (be evening. Programmes can be obtained on application to the secretary. First race to start at 11.15 sharp. Trains will stop at the ground. Admission to . ground : Adults Is, Children under 12 hall price. F. D. WHIBLEY, Hon. Secretary.