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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9097, 17 March 1908, Page 7

Sports. 17. Ladies’ Nail Driving Competition—--Ist trophy. 4.35 p. m. 18. Pony Eace (open)-—Ponies up to 13* hands, ridden by school boys. Ist 40s, 2nd 10s. Entrance 2s 6d. 31 rs. 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. EULES AND EEGHLATIONS. 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 SATUEDAY, 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 CONCEET & DANCE in the evening. E. E. BECKETT, Hon. Sec. JpARAEKARETU EQUESTRIAN SPOBTS, To he held on Wedsscsday, 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 King 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 71b. Entrance, ss.

12 o’clock. 4. 220 Yards Flat. Ist prize, 80s; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 3s. 12.30p.m. s'. 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 horsesr eceive trophies. Pour different riders or no trophies presented. Entrance, ss. 1.30 p.m. 7. Local Cowspankers’ Eace. A sweepstake of 2s, with trophy valued at 10s added to first prize. Distance, 220 yards fiat. 2 p.m. 8. Open Jump (ponies)—For ponies not exceeding 14)- 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, 10s. 3.30 p.m. 11. Ladies’ Bracelet (needle threading). Sweepstake of ss. Trophy for lady threading for Ist horse, and trophy for lady threading for 2nd horse. Minimum weight, list 71bs. 4 p.m. 12. Men’s Handicap Hurdle Eace, Once round the course. Sweepstake of 2s fid, 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. 13. Local Horse Eace, 5 furlongs, flat. For horses that have never won an advertised race. Owners of horses must live within a radius of seven miles from Sports Ground. Sweepstake of ss. Minimum weight, list 71bs. 5 p.m. CONDITIONS. Horses must be entered at least 30 minutes before each race. Sweepstake events —First prize, two-thirds; second, one-third, less 13. per cent. Eaces for Boys and Girls](will be arranged dnring the day. Luncheon Booth on the ground. Admission—Adults, Is ; children, fid; horses, Is, Member’s ticket, 3s. A dmits lady and gentleman, riding or on foot J. B. PYBXJS, Hon. Sec,

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