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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8757, 6 March 1907, Page 4

-IXTH ANNUAL GATHERING SFO.EITS_OIiTJB. SATURDAY. 16th MARCH. Committee:—Messrs C. H. Tarrant, M. O'Reilly S Avery, J McLean, J. Boyee, J. Lissettee, B T. Sanson, E. A. Bennett, B. K. Bennett, E. H. Eogeis, 3. Richardeon, S. J. Sanson. J. Kelly. Iroiowpffl-Mt J. CoUingwood. Tarn-stjkkb-Mr M. O'Reilly I PROGRAMME To Start at Noon. I. Maidon Race, 150 yards . First 20a, 2nd ss; entranoo Is 6d. 2 Maid-n Hunters Competition, minimum weight 12st: First trophy 635, 2nd trophy 21s ; entrance ss. 3. St. Patrick's Handicap, 100yds: First -63 b, 2nd 20s, 3rd Sa ; nomination 2s, acceptance Is 6d. 4. Bicycle Handicap, one roilo : First 42e, 2nd 103 6d nomination Is 6d, accepance Is. , 5. Ladies'Bracelet Handicap, 120 jarSe, competitors to be nominated by ladies: First bracket valued 84s, 2nd trophy 21s; nomination 2s 6d, acceptance 2s. 6. Pony Jumping 14.2 and under: First trophy 425, 2nd trophy 21s; entrance 3s 7. Boyb' Raoa, under 15: First 10s, 2nd ss; entrance 6d 8. Mile Handicap: Ist 80a, 2nd 20s, 3rd 5?; nomination 2s, acceptance 2s 9. St. Patrick's Handicap, 220yds: First 635, 2nd 20s, 3rd 5s j nomination 2s acceptance Is 6d . 10 Awahuri Wheel Handicap, 2 miles First 100. J, 2nd 20s, 3rd 5s ; nomina tiofl 3s, acceptance 2s. 11. Half milo Handicap: First 60s, 2n< 20s, 3rd 5b ; nomination 2b, accept ance Is , 12. Hunters' Leaping Competition (open) minimum weight 12st, total prizes £23 First 168 s and cup valuod Blolos, 2n trophy 03, 3rd trophy 21s; entranc 103 .... -cv 13. Chain Stepping Competition: liri ! trophy 15s ; post entry i 14. St Patrick's Handicap, 440 yards First 63e, 2nd 3rd 5s ; nominatio 2s, acceptance Is Od 15. Biojclo Handicap, half mil. : First 42 2nd 10s 6d ; nomination 2s, acceptam

is 6d , t,. J L 6. Consolation Handicap, 100 j-arda: First 20s, 2nd 5a ; entrance Is L 7. Consolation Bicycle Handicap, 1 mila: First 20s, 2nd 5s ; entrance is CONDITIONS. Nemir.atione /or all Events, except Nos. 1 7 13, 10 and 17 close with the Secretary at Awahiui on MAECH 9th. Past two years performances to be aent in wish nomination. If no performance for two years the last three performances to be sent in. All cycling event 3 to be run under New Zealand League of Wheelmen's ruies. All running events run under N Z. Athletic Union rule 3. Competitors must appear in proper costume. .i_i.« The committee reserve the right or re handicapping any competitor. Handicaps will appear in all newspapers in the district. Nominations must be accompanied with the necessary fees. Admission Is. J. COLLING WOOD, Secretary. TO BE HELD ON MARTON- PARK ON MONDAY, 18th MARCH. BUNNING. CYCLING. PONY & HUN J'ERS' COMPETITIONS. OBSTACLE KACES AND PONY COMPETITIONS. PBOGBAHME. RUNNING EVENTS. 1. Maiden Baca, 100 yards, firtt prize £1 10s, Eecond 10s ; entrance 2s. 2. 75 yards (open), first £3, second £l, third 10s; nomination 2s 6d, acceptance 2s. 3. St. Patrick's Handicap. 100 yards (open): First £3, 2nd £l, 3rd 10s ; nomination 2s 6d, acceptance 2a. 4. St, Patrick's Handicap, 220 yards (open): First 60s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s; nomination 2s 6ct, acceptance 2s. 5. 150 yards Ladies' Bracelet: First Bracelet valued £2 2s, 2nd Bracelet £1 Is ; nomination Is 6d, acceptance Is. 6. St. Patrick's Handicap, 440 yards Han diosp (open) : First 60s, 2nd 20a, 3rd 10s; nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 7. 100 yards Hurdles, boys under 16 years (2ft. 6in. hurdles): First 30s, 2nd 10s ; nomination Is, acceptance Is. For boys living within a radiu3 of five miles of Marton Post Office. 8. 100 yards, boys under 14: First 10s, 2nd sa; entrance 6d. 9. 75 yards, boys under 12 : First 7s 6d, 2nd 2s 6d; entrance 6d. 10. Girls' Bace under 14 years: First gold brooch; entrance free.

CYCLING -EVENTS. 11. Novice Race, one mile: First 40s, 2nd 20a, 3rd 10a; nomination 2s, acceptance 2s 6d. 12. Halt Mile : First 60s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s; nomination 2b Od, acceptance 2s. 13. One Mile: First 60s, 2nd 203, 3rd 10s J Nomination 2s 63, acceptance 2a. 14. Two Mile Wheel Race Handicap : First £lO, 2nd "£3, 3rd £2; nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 7s 6d. HORSE EVENTS. 15. Pony .Tamp, 1i.2 and under : First 80s, 2nd 203 ; entrance ss. 16 Maiden Jumpers' Competition: First 100 a, 2nd 20a. Minimum weight list 71b. Eider of winner to be presented with Mr A. H. Bill's whip valued at £1 ]a; entrance 10a. 17, Open Hunters Competition, minimum weight 12sfc: First £7, 2nd £2, 3rd £1; entrance 10s. 18. Bending Competition for Ponies: First trophy value 30a, 2nd 10s; entrance 2s 6d! IS Wrestling oa Horseback: First 40s, 2nd 10s; entrance 3s. 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 6d ; entrance 6d. 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 rules 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, Maroh 2nd at Marton. Entries for Ponies and Hunters' Competitions close on SATDRDAY, March 2nd. Braes Band in attendance. Refreshments on the ground. Admission to Sports Is, Children 6d, under 12 free. Members' Tickets ss, to admit Gentleman and Lady. * First Race to start at 12 noon. GRIND ENTERTAINMENT On the Night of the Spouts IN THE Opera House, MARTON. ARTHUR WAY, Hon. Sec ANNUAL MEETING BANGIWAHIA ATHLETIC CLUB Will be held in the RANGIWAHIA DOMAJN " ON Monday, March 18th, 1907. Officers—Patron. F, S. Goodbeherei Esq J President, W. S. Marshall, Esq.; VicePresidents, F. re. Pemborton, G. 8. Brown, C. C. Miles,. J- W. Tompkinu, J. J. Bryoe, D. H. Guthrie, J. Rentoul, Q. Eer, W. H. Brewster; Secretary, Mr A. W. O'Dwyer; Assistant Secretary, E. B. Beckett; Treasurer, F. J. SavTell; Handioappe R. Craig; Conductor of Sports, F. it. Pemberton J Judger : Running, Messrs G. Perry, J. Menzie, G. Kregar, P. H. Roacho; Chopping, J. Menzie; Horse Evonts, Messrs W. Meyers, A. Gower, and Derolea. PROGRAMME. 1, Maiden Race, 150 jards, looal: First prize !!os, 2nd 10s; entrance 2s. To start at 11 a.m 2, Tilting; at the Ring; Ist prize £4, 2nd £1; entrance 4a, open. 3. Boys' Race, under 15: First prize 10s, 2nd 6a, 3rd 2b 6d; entrance free, 4. 100 Yard 3 Local Handicap : Ist prize 40s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s ; nomination Is, ao.oeptanco 2s. 6. Boys- Relay Rape: First prize £l, 2nd 10a j entrance free 6. Hunters' Competition, 12st. up, open: First prize €lO, 2nd trophy; entrance 10s 7. Girls' Race, unde 15; F'ret prize 10a, 2nd sh, 3rd 2a 6d; entmace free '