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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXI, Issue 8759, 9 March 1907, Page 4

SIXTH ANNUAL GATHERING t*F TRB AWAHURI SFOftTS CL.UBI SATURDAY, 16th MARCH. Committee i —Messrs 0. H. Tarrant, M» O'Reilly, S. Avery, J McLean, J. Boyce, J. Lissettao, B T. Sanson, E. A. Bennett, B, K. Bennett, E. H. Rogers, J. Richardson, S- J- Sanson, J. Kelly. Handicappeh —Mr J- Gollingwood. Treasurer - Mr M. O’Reilly PROGRAMME To Start at Noon. 1, Maiden Race, ISOyarda. First 20s, 2nd ss; entrance Is 6d. 2 Maiden Hunters Competition, mini- - mum -weight 12st: First trophy 635, 2nd trophy 21s ; entrance ss. 3, St. Patrick's Handicap, ICOyds: First 635, 2nd 20s, 3rd 5a ; nomination 2s, acceptance la 6d. 4. Bicycle Handicap, one mile : First 42a, 2nd 10s 6d nomination Is 6d, acoep-

anoe is. 5. Ladies’ Bracelet Handicap, 120 yards, competitors 16 be nominated by ladies : First bracelet valued 81s, 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’ Bace, under 15: First 10s, 2nd 6s; entrance 6d 8. Mile Handicap : Ist 80s, 2nd 20s, 3rd , ss; nomination 2s, acceptance 2s 9. St. Patrick’s Handicap, 220yds: First 63n, 2nd 20s, 3rd ss; nomination 2s, acceptance Is 6d LO. Awahuri Wheel Handicap, 2 miles: First 100 a, 2nd 20s, 3rd 5s ; nomination 3s, acceptance 2s. LI. Half-mile Handicap: First £os, 2nd 20s, 3rd ss; nomination 2s, acceptance la 12. Hunters’ Leaping Competition (open), minimum weight 12st, total prizes £23 . First 168 s and cup valued £lolos, 2nd trophy G 3, 3rd trophy 21s; entrance 10a 13. Chain Stepping Competition: First trophy 15a ; post entry 14. St Patrick's Handicap, 440 yards: First 03s, 2nd 20s, 3rd ss; nomination 2s, acceptance Is Gd 15. Bicycle Handicap, bait mil. : First 425, 2nd 10s 6d ; nomination 2s, acceptance Is Cd 16. Consolation Handicap, 100 yards : First 20s, 2nd 5s ; entrance Is 17. Consolation Bicycle Handicap, 1 mile: First 20a, 2nd 6s ; entrance Is CONDITIONS. Nominations for all Events, except Nos. 1,7, 13, 10 and 17 dose with the Secretary at Awahuri on MABOH 9th. Past two years performances to be sent in with nomination. If no performance tor two years the last three performances to be sent in. All cycling events to be run under New 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 the right of re handicapping any competitor. Handicaps will appear in all newspapers in the district. Nominations must be accompanied with the necessary fees. Admission Is. .T. COLLING WOOD, Secretary.

Tl/JARTON ATHLETIC CLUB’S SPORTS. TO BE HELD OH MARTON PARK ON MONDAY, IBth MARCH. RUNNING. CYCLING. PONY & HUNTERS’ COMPETITIONS. OBSTACLE RACES AND PONY COMPETITIONS. PROGRAMME. RUNNING EVENTS. 1. Maiden Race, ICO yards, fiat 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 Gd, acceptance 2s. 4. St, Patrick’s Handicap, 220 yards (open): First COs, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10a; nomination 2s Od, 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 dicap (open) : First GOs, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s; nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 7. 100 yards Hurdles, bojs under 16 years (2£t. Gin. hurdles): First GOs, 2nd 10s ; nomination Is, acceptance la. For boys living within a radius of five miles of Marton Post Office. 8. 100 yards, boys under 14: First 10s, 2nd 5s ; entrance 6d. 9. 75 yards, boys under 12 : First 7s Od, 2nd 2s 6d ; entrance Cd. 10. Girls’ Race under 14 years: First gold brooch; entrance free. CYCLING EVENTS. 11. Novice Race, one mile: First 40s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s; nomination 2s, acceptance 2a 6d. 12. Half Milo : First 60s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s; nomination 2s 6d, acceptance 2s. 13. One Mile; First COs, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s; Nomination 2= 6d, acceptance 2s. 14. Two Mile Wheel Race Handicap : First £lO, 2nd £3, 3rd £2 ; nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 7s Gd HORSE EVENTS. 15. Pony Jump, 14.2 and under : First 80s, 2nd 20s ; entrance ss. 16 Maiden Jumpers’ Competition : First 100 s, 2nd 20s. Minimum weight list 7lb. Rider 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 10s, 18. Banding Competition for Ponies; First trophy value 30s, 2nd It's; entrance 2s Gd. IS Wrestling on Horreback: 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 Gd; entrance 6d. Sheep Guessing Competition. Skittle Alley. Cocoanut 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, March 2nd at Marten. Entries for Ponies and Hunters' Competitions close on SATURDAY, March 2nd. Brass Band in attendance. Refreshments on the gtound. Admission to Sports Is, Children 6d, un dc-r 12 free. Members’ Tickets ss, to admit Gentleman and Lady. First Race to start at 12 noon. GR4ND ENTERTAINMENT On the Night of the Sports in the Opera House, MARTON. ARTHUR WAY, Hon. Sec. jgTH ANNUAL MEETING OF Taa RANGIWAHIA -ATHLETIC CLUB Will bo held in the RANGIWAHIA DOMAIN ON Monday, March 18th, 1907. Officers —Patron, F, S. Goodbehere, Esq ; President, W. S. Marshall, Esq.; VicePresidents, F. ff. Pemberton, G. S. Brown, O. 0. Miles, J- W. Tompkins, J. J. Bryce, D. H. Guthrie, J. Eentoul, G. Ker, W. H. Brewster ; Secretary, Mr A. W. O’Dwyer; Assistant Secretary, B. B. Beckett; Treasurer, F. J. Sayvell; Handioapps E. Craig ; Conductor of Sports, F. ff. Pemberton ; Judger : Running, Messrs G. Perry, J. Mcnzie, G. Kreger, P. H. Roaoho; Chopping, J. Menzie; Horse Events, Messrs W. Meyers, A. Gower, and Detoles. PROGRAMME. 1, Maiden Race, 150 yards, local: First prize 20a, 2nd 10s; ontranoe 2s. To start at 11 a m 2, Tilting at the Bing; Ist prize £4, 2nd £1; entrance 4s, open. 8. Boys’ Race, under 16: First prize 10s, 2nd 6s, 3rd 2s Gd ; entrance free, 4, 100 Yards Local Handicap : let prize 40s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10a; nomination Is, acceptance 2s. . 0. Boys’ Belay Race: First prize £l, 2nd 10s; entrance free 6. Huntara’ Competition, 13st. up. open: j First prize £lO, 2nd trophy; entrance j 10b y. 1 7. Girls’ Race, urid'olS; First prize 10s, 2nd 6s, 3rd 2s Od; entrance free