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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8758, 7 March 1907, Page 4

gIXTH ANNUAL GATHERING CP THE AWAHURI SPQiiTS CLUBSATURDAY, 16th MARCH. Committee: —Messrs C. H. Tarrant, M, O’Reilly, S. Avery, J McLean, J. Boyce J. Lissettee, B. T. Sanson, E. A. Bennett B. K. Bennett, E. H. Rogers, 3. Richard son, S. J. Sanson, J. Kelly. HAKWCAPPEK-Mr J. Collingwood. Tbea sober—Mr M. O'Reilly PROGRAMME To Start at Noon. 1. Maiden Race, 150 yards. First 20a, 2nd I ss; entrance Is 6d. . „ 2 Maiden Hunters Competition, minimum weight 12st: First trophy 635, 2nd trophy 21s; entrance ss. 3. St; Patrick's Handicap, 100yds: First 635, 2nd 20s, 3rd 5s ; nomination 2s, acceptance Is Gd. 4. Bicycle Handicap, one mile : First 425, 2nd 10a Gd nomination 1s 6d, aocep- • anee Is. .. , 5. Ladies’ Bracelet Handicap, 120 yards, competitors to be nominated by ladies: First bracelet valued 84s, 2nd trophy 21t; 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 ss; entrance 6d 8. Mile Handicap: Ist 80s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 6s; nomination 2s, acceptance 2s

9. St. Patrick's Handicap, 220yds: hirst 635, 2nd 20s, 3rd ss; nomination 2s, acceptance Is 6d 10. Awahuri Wheel Handicap, 2 miles: First 100 s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 6s ; nomina-1 tioa 3s, acceptance 2s. 11. Halt-mile Handicap: First £os, 2nd 20s, 3rd ss; nomination 2s, acceptance Is 12. Hunters' Leaping Competition (open), minimum weight 12st, total prizes £23 . First 168 s and cup valued filO 10a, 2nd trophy 63, 3rd trophy 21a; entrance 10a . „ . 13. Chain Stepping Competition : First trophy 15s ; post entry 14. St Patrick’s Handicap, 440 yards: First 63a, 2nd 20a, 3rd 5a ; nomination 2s, acceptance Is 6d 15. Bicycle Handicap, half mil. : First 425, 2nd 10a 6d ; nomination 2s, acceptance Is 6d 16. Consolation Handicap, 100 yards; First 20s, 2nd 5s ; entrance la _ 17. Consolation Bicycle Handicap, 1 mile First 20s, 2nd 5s ; entrance la CONDITIONS. Nominations for all Events, except Nos 1,7, 13, 16 and 17 close with the Seoretar; at Awahuri on MARCH 9th. Past two yean performances to be sent in with nomination It no performance for two years the las throe performances to bo sent in. All cycling events to be run under Nev Zealand League of Wheelmen’s rules. All running events run under N Z. Ath letia Union rules. Competitors must appear in proper cos tume. The comm itteo reserve the right of r handicapping any competitor. Handicaps will appear in all newspapei in the district. Nominations must ba accompanied wit the necessary fees. Admission Is. J. COLLINGWOOD, Secretary, M ASTON ATHLETK CI/UJB’S SPORTS. TO nn HELD ON MARTON PARK ON MONDAY, 18th MARCH. RUNNING. CYCLING. PONY & HUN j’EBS’ COMPETITIONS OBSTACLE RACES AND PONY COMPETITIONS.

PROGRAMME. RUNNING EVENTS. 1. Maiden Race, 100 yards, first prize £1 10s, second 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 63, 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 dioap (open): First 60s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s; nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 7. 100 yards Hurdles, hoys under 16 years (2ft. 6in. hardies): First SOs, 2nd 10s ; nomination Is, acceptance Is. For boys living within a radius of five miles of Marion Post Office. . 8. 100 yards, hoys under 14: First 10s, 2nd Sa ; entrance 6d. 9. 75 yards, boys under 12 : First 7s 6d, 2nd 2s 6d; entrance Gd. 10. Girls’ Race under 14 years: First gold brooch; entrance free. CYCLING EVENTS. IX. Novice Race, one mile: First 40s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s; nomination 2s, acceptance 2a 6d. 12. Half Mile: First 60s, 2nd 20a, 3rd 10a; nomination 2s 6d, acceptance 2s. 13. One Mile: First 60s, 2nd 20a, 3rd 10s ; Nomination 2s 6d, acceptance 2a. 14. Two Mile Wheel Race Handicap: First £lO, 2nd £3, 3rd £2; nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 7s 6d. HORSE EVENTS. 15. Pony Jump, 14.2 and under : First 80s, 2nd SOs; entrance ss. 16 Maiden Jumpers' Competition: First 100 s, 2nd 20s. Minimum weight list 71b. Eider of winner to be presented with Mr A. H. Bill’s whip valued at £1 Is; entrance 10s. 17. Open Hunters Competition, minimum weight 12st: First £7, 2nd £2, 3rd£l; entrance 30s. 18. Bending Competition for Ponies: First trophy value 30s, 2nd ICs; entrance 2s 6d. IS Wrestling on Horseback: First 40s, 2nd 10s; entrance 3a. Six entries or no event. OTHER EVENTS 20. Chain Stepping Competition: First 10s, entrance 6d. 21. Sack Raoe, boys under 14 : First 7a Cd, 2nd 2s 6d; entrance Gd. Sheep Guessing Competition. Skittle Alley. Coooanut Shies, Novelty Races for Bpeoial 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 lart years) close with the Secretary on SATURDAY, March 2nd at Matton. Entries for Ponies and Hunters’ Competitions close on SATURDAY, March 2nd. Brass 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. GRAND ENTERTAINMENT On the Night of the Sports In the Opera House, MARION. ARTHUR WAY, Hoa. Sec. 15TH ANNUAL MEETING OF XH3 RANQIWAHTA ATHLETIC CLUB Will be held in the EANGIWAHIA DOMAIN on Monday, March 18th, 1907. Officers —Patron, F, S. Goodbehere, Esq ; President, W. R. Marshall, Esq.; VicePresidents, F. ff. Pemberton, G. S. Brown, C. C. Miles, J- W. Tompkins, J. J. Bryce, D. H. Guthrie, J. Renfoul, G, Ker, W. H. Brewster j Secretary, Mr A. ( W. O’Dwyer ; Assistant Secretary, E'. R. Beckett j Treasurer, P. J. Say well; Handioapps B. Craig; Conduotor of Sports, j P. ff. Pemberton; Judger: Running, £ Messrs Q. Perry, J. Menzie, Q. Kreger, £ P. H. Ecaohe; Chopping, J. Menzie; c Horse Events, Messrs W. Mayers, A. Gower, and Deroles. PROGRAMME. 1, Maiden Race, 160 yards, local: First -i prize 20s, 2nd 10s; entrance 2s. To | start at 11 a m 2, Tilting at the Bing; Ist prize £4, 2nd £1; entrance 4s, open. 8. Boys’ Race, under 15 : First prize 10s, ■ 2nd ss, 3rd 2s 6d; entrance free, 4. 100 Yards Local Handicap: Ist prize 40s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s; nomination Is, acceptance 2s. 6. Boys’Belay Race: First prize £l, 2nd 0 10s; entrance free 6. Hunters’ Competition, 12at. np, open: First prize £lO, 2nd trophy ; entrance 10a 7. Girls’Race, unde 15: First prize 10s, 2nd ss, 3rd 2s Cd; entrance free