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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 494, 14 October 1909, Page 4

ATHLETIC CLUB. NINTH ANNUAL SPORTS MEETING. To beheld in Victoria Park, Foxton. KING S BIRTHDAY. Tuesday, Novbmueu 9th, 1901), 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, Frankland, S. Messena, B. G, Gower, Dr. Mandl, O. Robinson, M. 11. Walker, J. K. Hornblow, John Stevens, F. Woods, W. Eoss, and J. T. Levett. Hon. Secretary ; Mr F. D. Whibley. Hon. Treasurer : Mr E. Healey. Committee : Messrs P. T. Robinson, A. Wynd, G. Fowler, A. H. Boyes, F. Martin, F. Hadfield, A. J. Imrie, W. Gordon, R. Baker, E, Hynes, J. [ Gillies, and M. Perrean. Markers : The Committee. Judges : Messrs B. G. Gower, K. Ball, A. J. Gibhs, W. J, White, A. Speirs, S. Messena. M. Walker, C. Collins, W. E. Barber, and J K. 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 E. II Bright , and E. M. Parkes. OFFICIAL PEOGEAMME. 1. Local Bike Eace, 1 mile. Ist prize, Mr M. IT. Walker’s trophy, value £2 2s; 2nd, Mr Patterson’s, value 10s Gd. Entrance 2s Gd. 2. Maiden Eace, 160 yards. Ist prize, Mr C. H. Collins’s trophy, value £2 2s ; 2nd, Mr Parkes’ trophy, value 10s Gd. Post entry 2s. 3. Bov’s Bike Eace (local), under 18, 1 mile. Ist prize, Mr Bradley’s trophy, value £1 7s Gd ; 2nd, Mr G. Wright’s trophy, value 12s Gd. Post entry Is, 4. FOXTON 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 Js. In addition to the above a special prize (a beautiful trophy, value £ls 15s), presented by Messrs Stevens, Easton and Austin, will he given to the competitor first gaining 20 points. Emtrance each distance 4s, 5. The Foxton Wheel Eace, 2 miles, Ist prize, £lO ; 2nd, £3 ; 3rd £l. Entrance 10s. 6. Girls Race (local), under 14. Ist prize, Messrs Tatton, Son and Boyes trophy, value £1 Is ; 2nd, Mr Betty's trophy, value 10s Gd. Entrance free. 7. One Mile Bike Race. Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £l. Enhance 3s. 8. Half Mile Running. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £l. Entrance 6s. 9. 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 Gd. Entrance free. 10. 300 Yards Flat. Ist prize, Mr G. H. Stiles’ trophy, value £2 10s with £1 Is added ; 2nd, Mr Levett’s trophy, value £1 Is. Entrance 3s Gd. 11. Mile Bike Eace. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £l. Entrance ss. - 12. One Mile Running. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £\, Entrance ss. 13. Tug-of-War. Teams of six. Sweepstake of Is per man with £ L Is added. 14. Forced Handicap, 150 yards. Ist prize, £2 donated by Mr M. E. Perrean ; 2nd, £t. 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, Foxton, and M. E. W. Armit, 51 Lambton Quay, Wellington, on Tuesday, October 26th, at 10 p.m., for events, 1. 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 Seeretary. Special trains from TViMing ami Palmerston North. A special tram will run from Pukemii ami Sanson, Trains M ill stop at ground Refreshment Booth on Lite 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 the 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 ail hours. TEETH CAREFULLY EX* TRACTED. VETERINARY WORK A SPECIALITY. Ladies’ jackets, new shapes, usual price up to 655, no'v being cleared at the great sale at G. H. Stiles’ for 21s and 255.' 1 '