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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9089, 7 March 1908, Page 7

Sports. Horse Brents: Messrs J. Ueroles, W. Meyers, and A. 'rower. s Starter . M. Bielski. PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Eace, 150 yards (load) —Ist 20s, 2nd 10s. Entrance 2s, To start at 11 a.m. 2. Boys’ Eace ( under 15 ) —lst 10s, 2nd ss, 3rd 2s 6d. Entrance frea. 11.15 a.m. 3. 100 Yards Handicap (local) —Ist 40s, 2nd -20 s, 3rd 10s. domination Is, acceptance 2s. 11.30 a. m. 4. Girls’ Eace (age 11 to 15) —Ist 10s, 2nd ss, 3rd 2s 6d. Entrance free. 11,45 a.m. 5. Boys’ Eelay Eace —Ist 20s, 2nd 10s. Entrance free. Three teams or no 2nd prize. 12 noon. 6. 220 Yards Bracelet(local) —Ist Brace- , let value £3 3s presented by Mr G. *S. Brown, 2nd gold medal. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is 12.15 p.m. 7. Tug-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. 11 stone up. Entrance 4s. 1.45 p.m. 11. Bicycle Eace, 1 mile (local) —Ist 40s and gold medal, 2nd 15s. Nomination Is, acceptance Is. 2.15 p. m. 12. Heats Wood Chopping Competition Handicap (open), 2.30 p.m. 13. Maiden Pony Hunters’ Competition (open)—l3| hands —Ist 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. Emal Heat Wood Choppmg Competition Handicap (local) —Ist 80s and gold medal, 2nd 20s. Nomination 4s. 3.45 p.m. 16. Hunters’ Competition (open)—lst £Q, 2nd trophy. 12 stone up. 4.5 p.m. 17. Ladies’ Nail Driving Competition—--Ist trophy. 4.35 p. m. 18. Pony Eace (open)—Ponies up to 13 a hands, ridden by school boys. Ist 40s, 2nd 10s. Entrance 2s 6d, Mrs. C. G. Brown has kindly presented a points’ prize for events 3,6, 9, 14. Mr Hornblow has kindly presehted a cup which has been allotted to the Open Hunters’ Combetition as a challenge cup, to be won twice. EXILES AND EEGULATIONS. 1. "Local” means resident within 18 miles, map measurement, of Eangiwahia 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 in 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. E. BECKETT, Hon. Sec. QRO tr A BRIDGE SPORTS. To be heid on Tuesday, 174 h ESarch, 11908, In ME. LARKIN’S PADDOCK, Oroua Bridge. To Start at 11 a.m. PROGRAMME. 1. Eangiotu Handicap—Six furlongs. Sweepstake of 5s with 7 sovs added ; second horse to receive 20s from the stake. Minimum weight 9st. Entrance, 7s. (Open). 2. Pony Race Handicap—Pour furlongs. Sweepstake of 5s with 4 sovs added ; second horse to receive 20s from the stake. Minimum weight 7st 71b. Entrance, 4s. (Open). Ponies not to exceed 14-2 hands. 3. Trot Handicap—One and three-quarter miles. Sweepstake of 5s with 5 sovs added; second horse to receive 20s from the stake. Entrance, ss.

(Open.) 4. Oroua Bridge Cup —Sweepstake of 10s with 20 sovs added ; second horse to receive 4 sovs from 5. Lthe stake. Minimum weight 9st. Distance, one and quarter miles. Entrance, 20s. (Open), ocal Race (Handicap)—Five furlongs For horses within five miles of Oroua Bridge, which must have been in the district at least six months. Sweepstake of 5s with 5 sovs added; second horse to receive 20s from the stake. Minimum weight, 9st. Entrance, ss. 6. Pony Race (Handicap)—Five furlongs. Sweepstake of 5s with 5 sovs added; second horse to receive 20s from the stake. Minimum weight, 7st 71b. Entrance, ss. (Open). Ponies not to exceed 14-2 hands. 7. Ladies’ Bracelet (Handicap)—Once round course. Bracelet, valued at 5 sovs ; second horse to receive 20s. Each horse to be nominated by a lady. Minimum weight, 9st. Entrance, 6s. (Open). 8. Trot Handicap—About one and a half miles. Sweepstake of 5s with 4 sovs added; second horse to receive 20s from the stake. Entrance, ss. (Open). 9. Consolation Race —Seven furlongs. For all beaten horses. Sweepstake of 5s with 4 sovs added ; second horse to deceive 20s from the stake. Minimum weight, 9st. Entrance ss. Entries close with the Secretary, half an hour before each event. The decision of the Committee on all points to be final. Every Entry must be accompanied by performances for past 12 months. All jockeys to ride in colours, and subject to the Rules of the Club. Blacksmith on the ground. Luncheon Booth on the Ground. Paddock for horses. Admission to Ground Is; Children half price; horses Is. SOCIAL AMO OAWGE In Oroua Bridge Public Hall in the Evening. Tickets —Gents 35., extra Lady Is. Light Efreshments Provided. Right ot Games, ss. Music in attendance. QUANTITIES GIVEN. W:rk supervised in any part of the district. CONDITIONS. W. PARLANE, Secretary. BRO TV J>T, BARTON, A RCHITECT k BUILDING ASSESSOw