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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9090, 9 March 1908, Page 7

Sports. 17. Ladies’ Nail Driving Competition—--Ist trophy. 4..3S p. m, 18. Pony Race (open)—Ponies up to 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. 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 in local races shall, if required, produce certificate of residence from their nearest Postmaster. No Bookmakers allowed on the ground. Special Attractions. Baud, Sheep and Lamb Guessing, Chain ' Stepping, Elower Show. Grand CONCERT & DANCE in the evening. E, R. BECKETT, Hon. Sec.

QEO LfA BRIDGE SPORTS. To be held, on Tuesday, 17th March, 1908, In MR. LARKIN’S PADDOCK, Oroua Bridge. To Start at 11 a.m, PROGRAMME. 1. Rangiotu Handicap —Six furlongs. Sweepstake of 5s with. 7 sovs added ; second horse to receive 20s from the stake. Minimum weight 9st, Entrance's. (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 (Handicap)—Sweepstake of 10s with 20 sovs added ; second horse to receive 4 sovs from the stake. Minimum weight Ost. Distance, one and quarter miles. Entrance, 20s. (Open). 5. Local 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, Ost. Entrance, ss. 6. Pony Race (Handicap)—Five furlongs. Sweepstake of os 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 receive 20s from the stake. Minimum weight, Ost. Entrance ss. CONDITIONS. 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 AND DANCE In Oroua Bridge Public Hall in the Evening. Tickets—Gents 35., extra Lady Is. .Light Efreshments Provided. Eight ot Games, ss. Music in attendance. W. PA.ELANE, Secretary. JpARAEKARETU EQUESTRIAN SPORTS. To he held on Wednesday* Ist April, 1908. In Messrs Aiken and Barthorp’s Grounds OFFICIALS. Patron—W. S. Marshall, Esq, President —Wm. Hammond, Esq. Vice-Presidents —J. Aiken, Esq., and J. G. Barthorp, Esq. Judge Horse Events —Thos. McKenzie, Esq., A. H, Bill, Esq, and Eobert Aidworth, Esq. Judge and Handicapper Eunning Events F. J. McDonald, Esq. PEOGEAMME. 1. Tilting at the Ring for men. Sweepstakes 2s 6d. To start at 11 a. m. 2. Tilting at the Eing for Ladies. Sweepstakes of 2s 6d. 11.30 a. m. 3. Maiden Hunters’ Competition—lst, 60s; 2nd, 25s ; 3rd, ss. Minimum weight, list ?lb. Entrance, ss, 12 o’clock. 4. 220 Yards Flat. Ist prize, 30s; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 3s. 12.30 p.m. 5. Maiden Pony Jump, Ist, 15s; 2nd, ss, sweepstake of 5s added. Ponies not to exceed 14 hands. Boy riders. 1 p-m. 6. Ladies’ Jumping Competition, over pony jumps, Ist, 50s; 2nd, 255. Eiders of first and second hor sesreceive trophies. Pour different riders or no trophies presented. Entrance, ss. 1.30 p.m. 7. Local Cowspankers’ Race. A sweepstake of 2s, with trophy valued at 10s added to first prize. Distance, 220 yards flat, 2 p.m. 8. Open Jump (ponies)—For ponies not exceeding 14i hands, First, 255; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 3s. 2.30 pm, 9. Throwing the Hammer. Sweepstakes of 2s 6d. 3 p.m. 10. Open Hunters’ Competition. First £7 ; 2nd, £2; 3rd, £l. Minimum weight 12st. Entrance, 10 s. 3.30 p.m. 11. Ladies’Bracelet (needle threading). Sweepstake of ss. Trophy for ladythreading for Ist horse, and trophy for lady threading for 2nd horse. Minimum weight, list 71bs. 4 p.m. 12. Men’s Handicap Hurdle Race, Once round the course. Sweepstake of 2s 6d, with 10s added for Ist; trophy valued at 10s for 2nd. If over seven , entries a 3rd prize of 5s will be given. 4.30 p.m.