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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9088, 6 March 1908, Page 7

Sports. out. of body of engine. Open only to members of the Marton Fire Brigade, Entrance night, March 7th. Novelty Races for special prizes. Sheep Guessing Competition, etc. RULES & REGULATIONS. 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 for all Handicap events close with the Secretary on SATURDAY, 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 identity and the correctness of the description of his performances. The Committee may disqualify any competitor, either before or after any event, who shall refuse to make the required declaration, and he shall not be entitled to claim any prize. Nominations for all Horse events close on SATURDAY, March 7th. Brass Band in attendance. First race starts at 12 noon. Refreshments on the ground. Admission to ground: Adults, Is; children, 6d ; under 12, free. Member’s ticket ss, to admit gentleman and lady. GRAMD EMTERTAEIS3MEMT On the night of the Sports in the Opera House, Marton. ARTHUR WAY, Hon. Sec. JJUMTERV! LIE SPORTS AMATEUR & PROFESSIONAL RUNNING, CYCLING, HIGHLAND EVENTS, Etc, ' TO BE HELD ON THE DOMAIN ON Wednesday, 25th March. PROGRAMME. 1. Boys’ Race, 100 yards, for boys under 16 years. Ist 7s 6d, 2nd 2s 6d. Post entry 6d. 2. Girls’ Race, 75yds, for girls under i2 years —Ist value 10s, 2nd value 5s 6d. Entry free. 3. Maiden Hace, 150 yards—lst 20s,

2nd 10s 6d. 4. Hunterville Handicap, First Event 4-10 yards—lst 60s. 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s. Nomination 2s 6d, acceptance Is 6d. 5. Bicycle Race, 1 mile —Ist tronhy value 455, with cash added < ss, 2nd 31s, 3rd silver medal. 6. Highland Event, March—lst 20s, 2nd 10s. Post entry 2s, 7. Highland Event, Strathspey and Reel— Ist 20s, 2nd 10s. Post entry 2s. 8. Girls’ Race, 100 yards, for girls under 16—l s t 7s 6d, 2nd 2s 6d. Entry free. 9. Hunterville Handicap, Second Event 220 yards—lst 60s, 2nd 20s, 3rd ios. Nomination 2s 6d, acceptance Is 6d. 10. Military Event. 11. Bicycle Race, 3 miles, open—lst 60s. 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s. Nomination 2s 6d, acceptance Is 6d. 12. Amateur Race, 109 yards—lst'trophy value 30s, 2nd trophy value 21s. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. 13. Turk’s Head —Sweepstake Is. 14. Hunterville Handicap, Third Event, 100 yards—lst 60s, 2nd 20s. 3rd 10s. Nomination 2s 6d acceptance Is 6d. 15- Chain Stepping Competition—lst trophy value 20s. Post entry Is. _ 16. Ladies’ Bracelet, 150 yards—lst prize bracelet 60s, 2nd bracelet 30s, Nomination Is, acceptance 25.: 17. Bicycle Race, 3 miles—lst value 42s with 8s added, 2nd value 21s; 3rd 10s. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. 18. Amateur Race, 440 yards—lst trophy value 30s and trophy value 21s, 2nd trophy value 21s. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. 19. Military Event. 20. Sack Race—lst prize only, trophy value 10s 6d, with 5s cash. Post entry. 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 40s, 3rd 10s. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. 23. Committeemen’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, boys. Highland Fling—lst 20s, 2nd 10s. Post entry 2s 27. Old Boys’ Race, 75 yards, 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 cf 21s. Events Nos, 12 and 18, six starters or no race. Nominations for Events Nos 3,4, 5,9, 11,12, 14,?16,17,18 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. (Full particulars published later.) Refreshment Booth on the ground. FREDERICK MARSHALL, Secretary. g/T»TH ANNUAiL MEETING I_h3 of the RANQ3WAHIA ATHLETSG CLUB

Will be held on the RANGIWAKIA DOMAIN ON Tuesday, ”87863 fsSas*s3i, ISSS. OFFICERS : Patron: F. S. Ooodbehere, Esq: President: W. S. Marshall, Esq. Vice-Presidents: Messrs J. W. Tompkins, F. K. 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. Menzie