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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 486, 28 September 1909, Page 4

JjIOXTON ATHLETIC CLUB. NINTH ANNUAL SPORTS MEETING. To beheld in Victoria Park, Poxton. KING’S BIRTHDAY. Tuesday, November 9th, 1909. Sports conducted under the Rules of N.Z. Athletic Union and N.Z. League of Wheelmen. OFFICERS. ' Patron : E. Newman, Esq., M.P. President: Dr. Adams. VicePresidents; Messrs G. H. Stiles (Mayor), F. W. Prankland, S. Messcna, B. G. Gower, Dr. Mandl, O. Robinson, M. H. Walker,. J. K. Hornblow, John Stevens, F. Woods, W. Boss, and J. T. Levctt. Hon, Secretary : Mr F. D. Whibley. Hon. Treasurer : MrE. Healey. Committee : Messrs P. T. Robinson, A. Wynd, G. Fowler, A. H. Boyes, F. Martin, F. Hadlicld, A. J. Imric, W. Gordon, R. Baker, R, Hynes, J. Gillies, and M. Perrcau. Markers : The Committee. Judges : Messrs B. G. Gower, E. Ball, A. J. Gibbs, W. J. White, A. Speirs, S. Messcna, M. Walker, C, Collins, W. E. Barber, and J TL Hornblow. Auditors ; Messrs G. W. Morgan, and P. G. Jackson. Handicapper : Mr J. Collingwood. Starter :Mr E. E. Smith Assistant Starter : Mr A Wynd. Timekeepers : Messrs R. H Bright, and R. M. Parkes. OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. 1. Local Bike Race, 1 mile. Ist prize, Mr M. H. Walker’s trophy, value £2 2s ; 2nd, Mr Patterson’s, value 10s 6d. Entrance 2s 6d. 2. Maiden Race, 150 yards. Ist prize, Mr C. H. Collins’s trophy, value £2 2s ; 2nd, Mr Parkes’ trophy, value 10s 6d. Post entry 2s. 3. Box’s Bike Race (local), under 18, I mile. Ist prize, Mr Bradley’s trophy, value £1 7s (id ;• 2nd, Mr G. Wright’s trophy, value 12s (id. Post entry Is. 4. POXTON GRAND HANDICAP, three distances, 440,220 and 100 yards. Ist prize for each distance, 80s ; 2nd, 30s ; 3rd, 10s. Points prize aggregate, points to count 5, 3 and 2. Ist prize, Mr Hadfield’s trophy, value' £2 2s; 2nd, Mr Ball’s trophy, value £1 Is. 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.

5. The Foxton Wheel Race, 2 miles. Ist prize, £lO ; 2nd, £3 ; 3rd £l. Entrance 10s. 0. Girls Race (local), under 14. Ist prize, Messrs Tatton, Son and Boycs tropliy, value £1 Is ; 2nd, Mr Betty's trophy, value 10s (Id. Entrance free. 7. One Mile Bike Race, Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £l. Entiance 3s. 8. Half Mile Running. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £l. Entrance ss. 0. Married Women’s Race (local). Ist prize, Mr F, W. Hopper’s copper and frame, value £2 5s ; 2nd prize, Messrs Evans’ Bros., trophy, value 12s 6d. Entrance free. 10. 300 Yards Flat. Ist prize, Mr G. H. Stiles’ trophy, value £2 10s with £1 Is added ; 2nd, Mr Lovett’s trophy, value £1 Is. Entrance 3s 6d. 11. l| Mile Bike Race. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £l. Entrance ss, 12. One Mile Running, Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd. £‘2 ; 3rd, £l. Entrance ss. 13. Tug-of-War. Teams of six. Sweepstake of Is per man with £1 Is added. 14. Forced Handicap,- 150 yards. Ist prize, £2 donated by Mr M. E. Perreau ; 2nd, £l. Entrance, winrers compulsory), 3s ; losers (optional), 2s. Races for children throughout the day: First race to start at 11.30 a.m,, sharp. A trophy, value £2 2s, presented by Messrs P. Hennessy and Co., will be given to the competitor gaining most points in Bicycle Races during the day. Novelty races for trophies presented by Messrs A. R. Osborne and G. P. Walker. NOMINATIONS, accompanied by 2s on each event, close with the Secretary, Fbxton, and M. R. W. Armit, 51 Lambton Quay, Wellington, on Tuesday, October 26th, at 10 p.m., for events,.!. 4, 5,,7, 8, 10,11, and 12 HANDICAPS will appear on or about November 2nd. ACCEPTANCES close on the ground 30 minutes before the advertised time of starting each event. Entry forms can be obtained from the Secretary. Special trains from Feilding and Palmerston North. A special tram will run from Pukcnui and Sanson. Trains will slop at ground Refreshment Booth on the Ground. Band in attendance. Grand entertainment in the evening. Programmes can bo obtained on application to the Secretary, Admission, to ground : Adults' Is, Children under 12 half-price. Don’t forget the £4O Sheffield to be run on the evening of December 2nd, also the big bicycle road race on the morning of December 2nd. FRANK D. WHIBLEY, Hon. Secretary, Foxton.

THE FOXTON PHARMACY. JJ C. PATTERSON, I BEG to notify tlie general public that I have removed into premises recently occupied by Mr Barnard, watchmaker. As I have taken up my residence on the premises, prescriptions will be made up at all hours. TEETH CAREFULLY EXTRACTED. VETERINARY WORE A SPECIALITY.

Mrs R. Gadd, MadraS-st., North Christchurch. N.Z., writes: “Chamberlain’s Cough Remedy is a most valuable medicine. I sell a lot of it in my shop, and it is used in my home. I have recommended it to several people and have never known it to fail. There is no question but what it is the foremost cough medicine sold in ths stri ct.” For sale everywhere.— Apvt.