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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9064, 3 February 1908, Page 7

Sports. ,14. Eongotea Handicap; Third event, 440 yards. First prize, £4, 2nd, £1 ss; 3rd, 7s 6d. Nomination 3s, acceptance Is. 15. Ladies’ Bracelet, handicap, 220 yards. Competitors to be nominated by a lady. First prize, bracelet value £3 3s; 2nd, s bracelet value £1 10s. Nomination, 3s, acceptance Is. 16. Forced Handicap, 150 yards. First prize, £1 ; 2nd, ss. Entrance — Winners, 3s; non-winners. Is. Sheep Guessing Competition. "Winner to take the Guess Is. Cham-Stepping Competition—lst prize, trophy value £1 Is, 2nd 7s 6d. Post entry Is. RULES AND All entries must be made on the Official form, which may be obtained from the Secretary or Secretary of any Centre affiliated to the New Zealand Athletic Union, Nominations for Events Nos. 1,2, 4, 8,9, 11, 13,14 and 15 must be sent to the Secretary on or before MONDAY, 27th January. Other pedestrian events, post entry. Nomination for Horse Events Nos 3, 7,10 and 12 close on Saturday, February Ist. Cycle Races under rules of New Zealand League of Wheelmen. NOTE—Competitors will oblige by nominating as early as possible; not sending stamps; and by mentioning events by number not name. Brass Band in attendance. Side Shows admitted at 5s each. Luncheon Booth on the ground. Bookmakers absolutely forbidden the ground. Handy paddock for horses. ROBERT McCLYMONT, Secretary. ]yrARTON_ SPORTS. RUNNING (Amateur & Professional) CYCLING, HORSE-JUMPING COMPETITIONS. To be held on the MARTON PARK on TUESDAY, 17th MARCH, 1908, (ST. PATRICK’S DAY.) Over £l2O in Cash and Trophies. Officials- - Patron, J. Stevens, Esq., M.H.R; president, Dr Skerman; VicePresidents : Messrs Lloyd, E. Newman, D. G. Riddiford, A. Y. Mcßeth, J. J. McDonald, S. J. Gibbons, A. H. Sutcliffe, E. Read, W. H, Smith, G. Fulton, K. Heighten, F. G. Hilton, P. Wotton, M Marr, A . Barnes, A. Cameron, R. J. Walters, J. McEldowney, D. Oormack, J. F. Sicely, E. Broad, J. A. Pawson, S. Cox, J. Alloway and Rev. Father Molloy. Handicappers: Messrs A. Way. C. Gibbons, and H. Hunt Starter: D. Henderson. Timekeeper : Mr Max Bornhold. Judges: Running and Cycling, Messrs A. W. Woolley, F. G. Hilton, T. Ross, J. H. McDonald. Clerk to Horse Judges: Mr E. Jolly. Supervisor Horse Events: Mr M. Marr. Horse Jumping Committee : Messrs M. Marr, J. Coombe, P. Wootton, A. Cameron, A. R. Bryce, and J. H. Coleman. Judges Horse Events: Messrs R. Aidworth, A. H. Bill and J. Coombe. Result Board Steward : Mr T. Latham, Referee: C. E Gibbons. Supervisor : Mr W. L. Little. General Committee: Messrs J. Spence, J. Mogridge, W. Lightbourne, W. R. Snellgrove, T. C. Trott, M. Walters, Lawrence, J. Brock, G. Barnett, B. G. Goebel, B. Signal, R. H. Carey, A. H. Knigge, F. O’Driscoll, W. Crozier, J. Kennedy, A. Pattersen, Spindler, and officers ex officio.

PROGRAMME : CYCLING EVENTS. 1. TTalf Mile. Ist 60s, 2nd 30s, 3rd 10s. Nomination 2s acceptance Is. 2 One Mile. Ist 80s, 2nd 30s, 3rd, 10s. Nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 3. Two Miles. Ist 110 s, 2nd 40s, 3rd 20s. .Nomination 3s, acceptance 2s 6d. 4. Five Miles. Ist 100 s, 2nd 40s, 3rd 20s. Nomination 2s 6d, acceptance 2s 6d. Points’ prize. £2 10s. Points to count 3,2, 1. RUNNING (AMATEUR). 5. 100 Yards. Ist Mrs Wotton’s trophy, 2nd trophy. Nomination 3s, acceptance 2s. 6. 220 Yards. Ist Mr W. Ward’s trophy, 2nd trophy. Nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 7. 440 Yard*. Ist Dr. Sherman’s trophy, 2nd trophy. Nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 8. 880 Yards. Ist a Friend’s trophy, 2nd Mr Clarkson’s trophy. Nomination 2s, acceptance 2s RUNNING (PROFESSIONAL). 9. Maiden, 100 Yards. Ist 40s, 2nd 10s, Entrance 2s. 10. 75 Yards. Ist 60s, 2nd 20s ; 3rd 10s. Nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 11. St. Patrick’s Handicap, 100 Yards. Ist 70s, 2nd 40s, 3rd 20s. ■ 12. St. Patrick’s Handicap, 220 Yards. Ist 80s. 2nd 40s, 3rd 20s. 13. St. Patrick’s Handicap, .440 Yards. Ist 80s, 2nd 40s, 3rd 20s. Nomination St. Patrick’s Handicap 6s, acceptance 6s. 14. Boys’ Hurdle Race, for schoolboys in the Manawatu and Rangitikei Electorates. (Handicaps on the ground). Ist 15s, 2nd ss, Entrance Is, HORSE EVENTS. 15. Pony .Tump (14.2 hands and under). Ist 70s, 2nd 20s. Entrance ss. 16- Maiden Jumpers’ Competition. Ist 100 s, 2nd 20s. ■ Minimum weight list 71b. Entrance 10s. 17. Open Hunters’ Competition. Ist £7, 2nd £2. 3rd £l. Minimum weight 12st. Entrance 10s. 18. Bending Competition for Ponies. Ist G. T. Avery's trophy value £2 2s, 2nd 10s. Entrance 2s 6d. 19. Flag and Basket Race. Ist trophy value 30s. Entrance 2s. Novelty Races for special prizes. Sheep Guessing Competition, etc.

EULES & EEQ-ULATIONS. All [running events to be conducted under the N.Z. Athletic Union rules. Cycling events under League of New Zealand Wheelman rules, and Amateur events under the A. A. Association rules. Six starters or no third prize. Nominations foi all Handicap events close with the Secretary on SATUEDAY, March 7th. 1908. Nominations must be accompanied with a statement of the last two years’ performances, also dates and localities of same. Each competitor must state his handicap and position at finish of race, otherwise he will be liable to disqualification. Any competitor found guilty of sending in false performances, running under an assumed name, or practising fraud shall be disqualified for life. The Committee reserve the right to require any competitor, either before or after the event, to make a declaration, as to his