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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXII, Issue 2035, 24 December 1907, Page 7

sponsng. i» t. c k C. i. i 3 fc f 1 » I ! 1 I ) t I i L ) i 3 t I 1 f i c 1 3 { J / t 3 t 3 3 3 3 i 5 3 5 5 1 CHELTENHAM - KiWITEA ATHLETIC SPORTS. WEDNESDAY, Ist JANUARY, 190 S. To commence at II a.m] 1. Boys’ Race, 100 yds—For boys under 15 years- First prize 15s, 2nd 2s 6d. Entrance 6d. 2. Maiden Face, 150 yards—lst prize £1 10s; 2nd 10s ; post entry Is 6d. 3, Pony Jump, 14 hands and under— Over 3 flights of hurdles. To be ridden by boys under 16 years, Ist prize £3, 2nd £l, entrance 3s, 4. Sheffield Handicap, 120 yds.—lst £6, 2nd £3 ; 3rd 10s. Nomination 3s, acceptance 3s. Girls’ Race, for girls under 15 years. | —lst prize 7s 6d, 2nd 2s Gd, entrance free. 6. Half-Mile Bicycle Handicap.-=lst prize £3, 2nd £1 10s, 3rd 10s; nomination Is 6d, acceptance Is 6d. 7. Cheltenham Handicap, of £25 (including points prize).—Four distances : 100yds, 220yds, 440yds, and half-mile; points prize of £3 for highest aggregate points in Handicap to count 5, 3 and 2. Ist event, 100yds; Ist prize £3, 2nd £1 10s, 3rd 10s. Nomination Is Gd, acceptance Is 6d. 8. Maiden Hunters’ Competition.—For horses that have never won a jumping competitioner hurdle race; Ist prize Gold Bracelet value £6 6s, 2nd £2los. Entrance 6s. 9. Cheltenham Handicap (2nd event 220y45) —lst prize £3, 2nd 30s, 3rd 10s. Nomination Is Od, acceptance Is 6d. 10. One Mile Bicycle Handicap.—lst prize £3, 2nd £1 10s, 3rd 10s. Nomination Is 6d, acceptance Is 6d. 11. Novice Race, 110 yards.—For men who have never started in a race prior to January Ist. 1908 ; handicaps to be drawn for.—lst prize £2, 2nd £l, 3rd 10s, Post entry 2s. 12. Chain Stepping Competition.—lst prize 10s, 2nd ss. Post entry Is. 13. Hunters’ Competition (open).— Twice round the course; minimum weight, 12st; Ist prize £7, 2nd £2 3rd £l. Entrance 7s Od, 14. Cheltenham Handicap (3rd event), 440yds.—1st prize £4, 2nd £1 10s, 3rd 10s. Nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 15. Ladies’ Hunters’ Competition.— Horses to be ridden by ladies over such j amps as the stewards may decide; Ist prize gold bracelet, value £5 ss; 2nd £1 10s, 3rd 10s. Entrance ss. Entries will bo received up to two o’clock on day of sports. 16. Two Mile Bicycle Handicap.—lst prize £5, 2nd£l 10s, 3rd 10s. Nomination 2s 6d, acceptance 2s 6d. 17. Cheltenham Handicap (4th event), half-mile. —Ist prize £4, 2nd £1 10s, 3rd 10s. Nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 18. Pony Trot, 14 hands and under. — About 1 mile; sweepstake of ss; Ist prize 75 per cent of stake ; 2nd, 25 per cent. Post entry. 19. Open Trot, about .1 mile; sweepstake of ss.—lst prize, 75 per cent of stake; 2nd, 25 per cent; post entry. Points Prize of £3 fer highest aggregate points in Bicycle events ; points to count—s, 3 and 2. Nominations for events 4,6, 7,9, 10, 14, 16 and 17 close with the secretary on SATURDAY, December 21. Entry fees as above must accompany nomination - v also statement of performances for last two years,* or, if none, two last performances. Cycling under league of New Zealand Wheelman’s rules. Running under rules of New Zealand Athletic Union. Entries to be, made on official forms which may be obtained from the Secretary, or Athletic Union or Wheelmen’s Centre. Horse events 3, 8 and IS, close December 26. Winners after declaration ot handicaps may bo rehandicapped. Sheep Guessing Competition on the ground. Admission to the Grennd: Adults, Is; Children, 6d ; horses. Is (gcod paddock). Member’s ticket, ss, admits member and two ladies. J. S. MILLS. Secretary. THE white hart A HOTEL, MARTON. The Proprietor desires to announce that he has taken over the management of this well-known Establishment, and hopes by strict attention to their comforts, combined with civility, to merit a continuance of public support. The Cuisine is under the control of a first-class cook, thereby ensuring the comforts of a FIRST-CLASS TABLE. Plunge, Shower, Hot & Cold Baths at all hours. Hotel lighted by electric 1 ght. Coaches leave the Hotel o meet all trains. 33. CORMACK, PBOPBIETOB, J. WALTERS, (Late of Wellington), MARTON. Has much, pleasure iu announcing to the residents of Marton and surrounding districts that he has taken over the well-known Marton house THE CLUB HOTEL, And hopes to conduct the same to the satisfaction of patrons, and by strict attention to their comfort, combined with civility, to merit a fair share of support.. A First-class Stock of ALES, WINES and SPIRITS. A Good Table Kept. BILLIARD ROOM. gAN FORT HOUSE, 520ADWAY, MABION. PRIVATE BOARD & RESIDENCE MRS 33. C. BETT PBOPEXETBESB. The house has been thoroughly renovated and re-furnished, and Permanent Boarders may rely on having excellent accommodation. Hot. Cold, Plunge & Shover Baths, ITAIFAI TEA & LUNCHEON ROOMS. HIGH STREET, MARTON. MISSES HUTTON Desire to announce that they have opened their tea and luncheon rooms In High Street, Dainty Afternoon Tea supplied. Soup & Grills dfily from 13 to 3 p.m