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Rangitikei Advocate and Manawatu Argus, Volume XXXIII, Issue 9110, 1 April 1908, Page 7

Sports. ARAEKARETU EQUESTRIAN SPORTS. Wednesday, Ist April, 1908. In-Messrs Aiken and Barthorp’s Grounds OFFICIALS. Patron —W. S. Marshall, Esq. President—Wm. Hammond, Esq. Yice-Presidents —J. Aiken, Esq., and J. G. Barthorp, Esq. Judge Horse Events—Thos. McKenzie, Esq., A. H, Bill, Esq, and Robert Aidworth, Esq. Judge and Handicapper Running Events F. J. McDonald, Esq. 1. Tilting at the King for men. Sweepstakes 2s 6d. To start at 11 a. m. 2. Tilting at the Ring 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, 30a; 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 riuers. 1 p.m. 6. Ladies’ Jumping Competition, over pony jumps, Ist, 50s; 2nd, 255. Riders of first and second horsesr eceive trophies. Four different riders or no trophies presented. Entrance, To he held on PROGRAMME.

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 141 hands, First, 255; 2nd, 10s.‘ Entrance, 3s. 2.30 pm, 9. Throwing the Hammer. Sweepstakes of 2s (id. 3 p.m. 10. Open Hunters’ Competition. First £7 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £l. Minimum weight 12st, Entrance, 10s. 3.30 p.m. Li. 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 Face, 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. 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 weignt, 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. Faces for Boys and Girls .will be arranged dnriß-j t-li o dfiy. Luncheon Booth on the ground. Admission—Adults, Is ; children, 6d ; horses. Is. Member’s ticket, 3s. Admits lady and gentleman, riding or on foot ° - T r> -DVOTTC! AIT UN A DISTRICT SPORTS. SIXTH ANNUAL MEETING. To be Held in ME S. WILLIAMSON’S PADDOCK Wednesday, Aprs!, 1908. First Eace to start at 11 o’clock, PEOGEAMME. 1. Boys’ Eace under 14 years. First prize 10s, 2nd 2s 6d. Entrance Is. 2. Girls’ Eace, under 14 years. First prize 4s, 2nd 3s, 3rd 2s, 4th Is. Entrance free. 3. District Eace, 150 ya,rds. Competitors must reside within a radius of 6 miles from Waituna post-office. J. B. PYBUS, Hon. Sec. ON

Ist prize, 30s ; 2nd, 15s. Nomination Is, acceptance Is. \ Hunters’Competition (maiden). To be nominated by ladies. First prize, bracelet value £3 3s, second trophy value £1 Is. Entrance ss. 5. 100 Yards Handicap. First prize 50s, second 15s. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. 6. Open Trot Handicap, about miles. First prize 50s, 2nd 20s, 3rd 10s. Entrance 4s. 7. Boys’ Hoop Race. Trophy valued 10s. Entrance Is. 8. 220 Yards Hurdles. Ist prize 495, 2nd 15s. Nomination Is 6d, acceptance Is. 9. Bony Jump, 14>£. Ist prize 40s, 2nd 10s. Entrance 3s. 10. Three-legged Race. Ist prize 20s. Entrance 2s. 11. Chain Stepping Competition, Ist prize 15s, 2nd ss. Entrance Is. 12. Addition Race on Horseback. Ist 40s, 2nd 20s. Entrance 3s. 18. 440 Yards 2nd 15s. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. 14. Hunters’ Competition. Ist prize Waituna Challenge Cup valued 20 guineas and £5, second 40s, 3rd 20s. Cup to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals. 12st up. i Entrance 7s 6d. 15. 220 Yards Handicap; Ist 50s, 2nd 15s. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. 16. Obstacle Race on horseback, Ist prize 30s, 3nd 10s. Entrance 2s 6d. 17. Boot Race. Ist prize trophy valued 15s, 2nd trophy valued ss. Entrance Is. 18. Forced Handicap, 150 yards. Ist prize 30s, 2nd 10s. Entrance— Winners 2s, losers Is. Nominations for events 3,5, 8, 13, 15, with’necessary fees, to be in the hands of Secretary not later than TUESDAY, 31st March. Events 4,9, 14 close on FRIDAY, 3rd April. Runners must send in correct list of last two years’ performances, or if none last two performances. Running events to be run under N.Z. Athletic Union rules. Handicaps will be published about 31st March. Refreshments on ground. Admission to ground Adults Is, children 6d, Horses Is. Dance in the evening. H. G. MINSON, N. SHANNON, Hon. Secretaries, MARTON - WANGANUI CARRYING SERVICE. I am prepared to deliver Goods at reasonable prices from either town to any part of the district over which I travel. Orders left with Mr A. Linton or J. Mogridge & Co., Marton, or No. 7, Wilson Street, or Chronicle office, Wanganui, will receive prompt attention. E. H. DIFPEY, Proprietor,