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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8733, 6 February 1907, Page 4

BARGAIN SALE OF DRAPERY, BOOTS, AND FANCY GOODS Starts on 2nd February, 1907. AMESBUBY BROS., I THE RONGOTEA STORE-

5. Ladies’ Bracelet Handicap, 120 yards, competitors to be nominated by ladies : First bracelet valued Sts, 2nd trophy 21e ; nomination 2s 6d, acceptance 2s. 6. Pony Jumping 14.2 and under: First trophy 425, 2nd trophy 21s; entrance 3s 7. Boys’ Race, under 15: First 10s, 2nd 5s ; entrance Od S'S'SC* 8. Mile Handicap : Ist 80s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 5. : ; nomination 2s. acceptance 2s 9. St. Patrick’s Handicap, 220yds: First C3s, 2nd 20s, 3rd sa; nomination 2s, acceptance Is 6d 10. Awahuri Wheel Handicap, 2 miles: First 100 s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 5s ; nomination 3s, acceptance 2s. 11. Hait-milo Handicap: First £os, 2nd 20a, 3rd 6s; nomination 2s, acceptance Is 12. Hunters’ Leaping Competition (open), minimum weight 12st, total prizes £23 , First IGSs and cup valued BlOlOs, 2nd trophy GB, 3rd trophy 21s ; entrance 10s 13. Chain Stepping Competition : First trophy 15s ; post entry 14. St Patrick’s Handicap, 44) yards; First C3s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 5s ; nomination 2s, acceptance Is 6d 15. Bicycle Handicap, half mil. : First 425, i 2nd 10a Cd ; nomination 2s, acceptance Is 6d 16. Consolation Handicap, 100 yards: First 20s, 2nd 5s ; entrance Is 17. Consolation Bicycle Handicap, 1 mile: First 20s, 2nd 5s ; entrance 1s CONDITIONS. Nominations for all Events, except Nos. 1,7, 13, 1G and 17 close with the Secretary at Awahuri on MARCH 9th. Past two years performances to bo sent in with nomination. If no performance for two years the last throe performances to bo sent in. All cycling events to bo run under Now Zealand League of Wheelmen’s rules. All running events run under N Z. Athletic Union rules. Competitors must appear in proper costume. The comm ittee reserve ;he right of re handicapping any competitor. Hand.caps will appear in all newspapers in the district. Nominations must he accompanied with the necessary fees. Admission la. J. COLLIN GWOOD, Secretary.

JJARTON ATHLETIC CLUB’S SPORTS* TO BE HELD OH MARTON PARK ON MONDAY, 18ih MARCH. ETJNNING. CYCLING. PONY <t HUNTERS' COMPETITIONS. OBSTACLE RACES AND PONY COMPETITIONS. PROGRAMME. RUNNING EVENTS. 1. Maiden Race, 100 yards, first prize £1 10s, second 10a ; entrance 2a. 2. 75 yards (open), first £3, second £l, third 10s; nomination 2s 6d, acceptance 2s. 3. St. Patrick’s Handicap, 109 yards (open) : First £3, 2nd £l, 3rd 10s ; nomination 2r fid, acceptance 2s. 4. St, Patriot's Handicap, 220 yards (open); First COs, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10a.; nomination 3a Gi, acorptaaoo 2s. 5. 150 yards Ladies’ Bracelet: First Bracelet valued £2 2s, 2nd Bracelet £1 Is ; nomination is Gd, acceptance Is. 6. St. Patrick’s Handicap, 440 yards Han dioap (open); First COp, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s; nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 7. ICO yards Hurdles, boys under 16 years (2ft. Gin. hurdles): First 30s, 2nd 10s ; nomination Is, acceptance Is. For boys living within a radius of five miles of Merton Poet Ojlipe. ‘ 8. 100 yards, boys under 14: First 10s, 2nd or; entrance fid. 9. 75 yards, boys under 12: First 7s Gd, 2nd 2s fidj entrance Gd, 10. Girls’ Race under 14 years: First gold brooch; entrance free.

CYCLING EVENTS. 11. Novice Race, one mile: First 40a, 2nd 2Cs, 3rd 10a; nomination 2s, acceptance 2a 6d. 12. Half Mile : First 60s, 2nd 20a, 3rd 10s; nomination ’ 2s 6d,' acceptance gs. 13. One Mile: First 60s, 2nd 20a, 3rd 10a ; Nomination 9i 63, acceptance 2s. 14. Two Mile Wheel Race Handicap : First £lO, 2nd £3, 3rd £2; nomination 7s Cd, acceptance 7s 6d. HORSE EVENTS. 15. Pony Jump! H-2 and under : First 80s, 2nd 20a; entrance ss. 16. Maiden Jumpers’ Competition : First 100 a, 2nd 2Qs. Minimum weight list 7lb. Eider o£ winner to be presented with Mr A. H. Bill’s whip valued at £1 3s; entrance 10a. 17. Open Hunters Competition, minimum weight 12st i First £7, 2nd £?, 3rd £1; entrance 10s. 18. Bonding Competition for Poniea: First trophy value 80s, 2nd 10s j entrance 2s 6d. IS. Wrestling on Ilortuback; First 40a, 2nd 30s; entrance's. Six entries or no event. OTHER EVENTS. 20. Chain Stepping Competition : First 10s, entrance : 6d. • : 21, Sack Race, boys under 14 : First 7s 6d, 2nd 2s Cd ; entrance Gd. Sheep Guessing Competition. Skittle Alley. Coooanut Shies, Novelty Races for Special Prizes. RULES AND REGULATIONS. All running events to be conducted under N.Z.Athletic Union rales and cycling events under League of New Zealand Wheelmen rules. Six starters or no third prize. Nominations for all handicap events (with performances for two last years) close with the Secretary on SATURDAY, March 2nd at Marton. ’ Entries for Popiea and Hunters’ Competitions close on SATURDAY, March 2nd. Brass Band in attendance. Refreshments on the ground. Admission to Sports Is, Children 6d, un der 12 free. Members’ Tickets ss, to admit Gentleman and ,. First Rape to start at 12 noon. GRAND ENTERTAINMENT On the Night of the Sports IN THE ■ Opera House, MARTON. ARTHUR WAY, '' Hon, See. HUNTEBVILLK PLUMBING & TINSMITHING WORKS, REES & UPCHURCH, CERTIFICATED SANITARY PLUMBERS,

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