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Taranaki Daily News, Volume L, Issue 61, 27 November 1907, Page 4

JJAHOTU ATHLETIC SPORTS. THE ANNUAL MEETING To be held on NEW YE AK'S DAY, 1308. £IOO - PRIZE MONEY £lOO RUNNING EVENTS: Maiden Race—First 20s, second 10s. Post entry, Is Gd. 1), 100. Yards—First prize 50s, I 15s, third ss. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is Gd. Half-Mile Handicap—First prize 50s, second 15s, third ss. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is Od. Handicap, 220 Yards—First prize 00s, second 15s, third ss. Nomination 2s Od, acceptance Is (id. RAHOTU HANDICAP, Quarter MileFirst prize 70s, and the President's "~" *'-'-' -■ md 20s, third 7s 6d. —< ........ -> uJ, acceptance Is 6d. Hurdle Handicap, 220 Yards—First pH» 2s Od, acceptance Is Od. Mile Handicap—First prize GOs, 15s, third ss. Nomination 2s Gd, acceptance Is Gd. Forced Handicap, 150 Yards—First prise 30s, second 10s, third ss. Nomination, winners 2s Od, losers Is. ' CHOPPING EVENTS. Novice Chop, 12-iucn log—First prize Z0«, second 10s. Nomination Is Bd. Maiden Chop Handicap, 12-inch logFirst prize 40s, second 10s, Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. President's Chop Handicap, 15-ineh logFirst prize 40s, and President's Gold Medal, second 20s, third 7s Gd. Nomination 3s, acceptance 2s. WEST COAST AXEMAN'S CHOP, 18inch log—First prize 200s, second 40s, third 15s. Nomination ss, acceptanc3 4s. Local Chop, 15-inch log—First prize 50s. second 15s, third ss. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is Gd. CYCLING EVENTS. Novice Cycle, one mile—First prize 20s, second 10s. Nomination Is fid. Maiden Cycle Race, one mile—First prize 30s, second 10s. Nomination Is Gd, acceptance Is. Scorchers' Cycle Handicap, 2 miles—First prize 50s, second 15s, third ss. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is 6d. GENERAL EVENTS. Wrestling (Cumberland style), twelve stone and under—First prize 20s, sesond 10s. Nomination Is Gd. Dominion Shovelling Competition Handicap—First prize 30s, second 10s. Competitors to use not more than No. 3 shovels to shovel two yards over a 4ft bar. Nomination Is Gd, acceptance Is. Tug-'of-War, ten men a-side—First prize 50s; open to teams representing wards in the Parihaka Road District; three teams to enter or no pull; entry, Is G( per man. Weight-Guessing Competition—Winner 20s. Tickets Is.

RIiLES AND REGULATIONS. Running and Cycling Events—. 4 '••" knowledge of the Taranaki A. and soeiation Rules and Racing Laws expected of every competitor; book of rules 6d, on application to the secretary. NOMINATIONS ror all handicap events close with the f Nominations to be accompanied by the necessary fees and performances, otherwise they will not be accepted. Handicaps will appear in the "Daily News," Opunakc Times and Budget on or about December 24th, 1907. Acceptances close 11 a.m. on day of sports. Chopping Events—All events conducted under N.Z.A.A. rules. Nominations for all events close with the Secretary, on December Otli, 1007, at 8 p.m. Handicaps declared in "Daily News," Opunake Times and Budget on or about December 15; acceptances close December 21. """"~ral—Shovelling Comp " a and acceptance sa ping. For correct order see books. Five Competitor „. „„ „,,.„,,. Secretary, address: c/o 6.P.0. I A GRAND CONCERT AND in the evening. t. FISCHER. Secretary, Rahotu.

r^ARATA ANNUAL MEETING To be held on WEDNESDAY, Ist JANUARY, 1008. PROGRAMME: i. MAIDEN oi x-t, second horse iu receive iGd uul oi olaKesj ioi horses that nave never won a race; welter wcigm lor aye. Entrance 4s. Seven l'uriuiigs. 2. iIAiNG HANDICAP of £lO, second iio. te lo receive .CI out oi suiks. Nomination us, acceptance ss. Six lurlongs. ...uiCAP TROT (local) of £4, second horse to receive £1 turn stakes. Nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. One mile. 4. HANDICAP TROT (open) of £4, second horse to receive £1 from btakes, Aoiuiualion 2s, acceptance 2s. One and a-half miJeß, p. TARATA CUP of £ls, second liorse £2, third ho:, se £1 from stakes. Nomination 7s, acceptance Bs. One and u-ijuarter miles. -S-FED RACE (local) of £4, second horse £1 from stakes; all horses to carry lOst. Post entry 4s. nin lurlongs. 7. HANDICAP TROT (open) of £5, second horse to receive £1 from stakes. Nomination 3s, acceptance 2s. Two miles. 8. FORCED HANDICAP of £4, second horse to receive £1 from stakes. Entrance—Winners ss, losers 2s. CONDITIONS. Nominations lor Nos. 1,-2, 3, 4, 5, and 1 close with the Secretary on SATURDAY 14th DECEMBER, IUO7. Acceptances for Nos. 2, 3, 4, 5, and 1 clcse on SATURDAY, 28th DECEMBER, 11)07. Handicaps will appear in the Record and Daily News on Saturday, 21st December, 11)07. No nomination will be received unless atcunpanied by the necessary amount hi cash, and name, age, pedigree, and all performances to be given at time of nomination. All Post Entry events to be made by 1 cAlock on day of races. The Committee reserve the right to rcliamlicap any horse. The winner of the Flying to carry a 7!l> penalty in the Cup. Three horses to start or no race; four or no second money. BOOKMAKERS TO PAY A FEE OF ONE GUINEA. WKIGHT-GUESSING OF SHEEP. J'.iakos will leave Inglewood on arrival of Moriiins Train. A DANCE WILL BE HELD IN THE EVENING. Admission to Course .. One Shillin". Members Free. ARTHUR PAYNTER, Hon. Secretary.

TX) STAND THIS SEASON. ON THE FARM, CARRINGTONROAD, One Mile from New Plymouth, THE IMPROVED TROTTING HORSE BARON POWER, Who is a well-grown, beautiful dVk chestnut with splendid action, good looks, great euurage, and flocile temper, and is by Jersey from Cissy, sire Maiubrino, and on the trotting side claii"= relationship to Childe Harolde and Ma: brino. On the blood side he is close;y related to Tr.tdueer and The Barb, twice | winner of the Melboui Terms: £3 10s per i Paddocking Is week; no responsibility. Criterion Saturdays. Apply t. F. LAURENT, Carrinyton-road.

RUSSELL & SON, MASONS HIGHEST HONORS Riven in the New Plymouth Exhibition, IIKH-5. Awarded First Prize Diploma for tlie Best Exhibit in Monumental masonry- also special Prize. Medal and Diploma for Best Working Exhibit. Marble and Granite Momr.ncnts and Crosses; also iron fences, etc., kept in stock. Designs and estimates furnished o;i application. Inspect:on Invited.