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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9071, 11 February 1908, Page 7

Sports. 21. Consolation Handicap, 150 yards—--Ist trophy value 21s, 2nd trophy value 10s., Post entry. Winners 2s. Nomination Is, 22. Half Mile Race—lst trophy value 21s with cash 40s added, 2nd B 4os, 3rd 10s. . Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. 23. Committeerffen’s Race, 100 yards—rst trophy value 30s with 5s cash, 2nd trophy value" 30s, 3rd 8s 6d cash. 24. Tug. of-War. 25. Highland Event, Highland Fling—--Ist 20s, 2nd 10s. Post entry 2s. Sword Dance —Ist 20s, 2nd 10s. Post entry 2s. 26. Highland Event, hoys, Highland Fling—lst 20s, 2nd 10s. Post entry 2s, 27. Old Boys’ Race, 75 yard's, 50 years or over, pipe value 8s 6d. RULES AND REGULATIONS. All running events to be conducted under the N.Z. Athletic Union rules. Entries to be made on the official form, which may be had on application to the Secretary. Events Nos. 4, 9 and 14 carry a points’ prize of 21s. Events Nos. 12 and 18, six starters or no race. Nominations for Events Nos 3,4, 5,9, 11,12,14,J16,17,18 and 22 must be sent to the Secretary, together with list of performances and entrance fees ( by postal note), on or before Tuesday, March 10th, 1908. Admission to Ground, Is. Member’s ticket 3s, to admit lady and gentleman. Children 6d. Band in attendance. GRAND CONCERT & DANCE in the evening. (Pull particulars published later.) Refreshment Booth on the ground. FREDERICK MARSHALL, Secretary. MTH ANNTJAIL MEETING OP THE BANGIWAHIA ATHLETES CLUB Will be held on the RANGIWAHIA DOMAIN ON Tuesday, 17tb March, 1308. OFFICERS : Patron: F. S. Goodbehere, Esq. President: W. S. Marshall, Esq. Vice-Presidents: Messrs J. W. Tompkins, F. H. Pemberton, F. J. Saywell, J. J Bryce, W. H. Brewster, D. H. Guthrie, J. S. Brown, A. Grant, G. Ther. Secretary: Mr E. R. Beckett. Assistant Secretary; Mr H. Guthrie. Treasurer; Mr Caird. Handicapper: Mr R. Craig. Conductor of Sports: Mr F. H. Pemberton Judges: Running, Messrs G. Perry, J. Menzies, G, Kraiger, and P. H. Roache. Chopping, J. Menzies: Horse Events: Messrs J. Deroles, W. Meyers, and A. Gower. Starter. M. Bielski, PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Race, 150 yards (local) —Ist 20s, 2nd 10s. Entrance 2s, To start at 11 a.m. 2. Boys’Race (under 15) —Ist 10s, 2nd ss, 3rd 2s 6d. Entrance frea. 11.15 a.m. 3. 100 Yards Handicap (local) —Ist 40s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s. Nomination Is, acceptance 2s. 11.30 a. m. 4. G irls’ Race (age 11 to 15) —Ist 10s, 2nd ss, 3rd 2s 6d. Entrance free.

11.45 a.m. 5. Bjys’ Relay Race—lst 20s, 2nd 10s. Entrance free. Three teams or no 2nd prize. 12 noon. 6. 220 Yards Bracelet(local) —Ist Bracelet value £B 3s presented by Mr G-. S. Brown, 2nd gold medal. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is 12.15 p.m. 7. Tng-of-War, seven men aside. Entrance Is per man. Ist 425. 11.30 p. m. 8. Tilting at the Ring. Ist 40s, 2nd 15s. Entrance 2s. Ip. m. 6. 440 Yards Handicap (local) —Ist 60s, 2nd 10s. Nomination 3s, acceptance Is 6d. 1.30 p.m. 10. Maiden Hunters’ Competition (open) Ist 80s, 2nd trophy. Entrance 4s. 1.45 p.m. 11. Bicycle Race, 1 mile (local) —Ist 40s and gold medal, 2nd 15s. Nomination Is, acceptance Is. 2.15 p.m. 12. Heats Wood Chopping Competition Handicap (local) —Ist 80s and gold medal, 2nd 20s. Entrance 4s. 2.30 p.m. 13. Pony Hunters’ Competition (open)— 13J hands—lst 40s, 2nd 10s. Nomination 2s. 3 p.m. 14. Half Mile Handicap (local) —Ist 60s, 2nd 40s, 3rd 10s. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. 3.30 p.m, 15. Final Heat Wood Choppmg Competition Handicap (local) —Ist 80s and gold medal, 2nd 20s. Nomination 4e. 3.45 p.m. 16. Hunters’ Competition (open)—lst £6, 2nd trophy. 12 stone up. 4.5 p.m. 17. Ladies’ Nail Driving Competition—--Ist trophy. 4.35 p. m. 18. Pony Race (open)—Ponies up to 13i hands, ridden by school boys. Ist 40s, 2nd 10s. Entrance 2s 6d,

RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. “Local” means resident within 18 miles, map measurement, of Rangiwahia Post Office for three months prior to date of sports. 2. Nominations for Nos. 3,5, 6,9, 11, 12 and 14, accompanied by last two years’ performances, or if none by last three performances, to close with the Secretary on SATURDAY, 7th March, at 8 p.m. 3. No nomination will be received unless accompanied by necessary fees. 4. Competitors iu local races shall, if required, produce certificate of residence from their nearest Postmaster. No Bookmakers allowed on the ground. Special Attractions. Band, Sheep and Lamb Guessing, Chain Stepping, Flower Show, Grand CONCERT & DANCE in the evening. E. R. BECKETT, Hon. Sec.

R. DUKESON, Notifies the public of Rangitikei that he is starting business as a BRICKLAYER, and is prepared to carry out all work in connection with the trade. Address —Hunterville. Agent for Frank Harris, Monumental Mason, Auckland. Illustrated Catalogues on application. AURA N G A 8000 ACRES, 3 miles from Post Office. Fine navigable river into property. Subdivided and in thorough working order. A large residence recently erected. Two six-roomed houses, woolsheds, etc, £4 10s per acre. JNO. NORRIS, Land and Commission Agent, Agent —N.Z. Accident Insurance Co, Sun Fire Office, Hunterville.