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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LIV, Issue 204, 26 February 1912, Page 7

OAKURA 'ATHLETIC CLUB'S \ FOURTH g P 0 R T S, I To be helld at OAKURA on I THURSDAY, MARCH 28, 1912. Handieapper: Mr. A. Hansen. ! Starters: Running, Mr. F. Aroa; Chopping and Sawing, Mr. W. Mace. PROGRAMME: 1. Maiden Race Handicap—lst 20s, 2nd ss. Post entry, Is Od. 2. Novice Chop, 12in block—lst 20s, 2nd ss. Nom. Is, ace. Cd. 3. 100 yds Open Handicap—lst 40s, 2nd 10s. Nom. 2s, ace. 6d. 4. Ladies' Race—Special prizes. Entrance free. 5. Single-handed Sawing Handicap, 18in block—lst 30s. 2nd 10s. . Nom. 2s, ace. 6d. 6. iStepping-the-Chain—lst 10s, 2nd sb. Tickets Is. 7. 230 yds Open Handicap—lst 40s, 2nd 10s. Nom. 2s, ace. 6d. 8. Old Men's Race—Special prizes. Entrance free. 9. 'Maiden Chop Open Handicap, i2in block—lst 30s, 2nd 10s. Nom. 2s, ace. '6d. 10. Tilting in the Ring—lst 20s, 2nd 10s. \Post entry, Is 6d. 'll. 880 yds Open Handicap—lst 40s, 2nd 10s. Nom. 2s 6d, ace. 6d. 12. Double-handed Sawing Handicap, 18 in block—lst 60s, 2nd 20s. Nom. 3s, ace. Is. 13. Boys' Race—lst os, 2nd 2s 6d. Entrance 6d. 14. One Mile Open Handicap—lst 50s, 2nd 10s. Nom. 2s 6d, ace. 6d. 15. Milk Suppliers' and their Employees' Race, 220 yds handicap—lst 20s, 2nd 6s. Post entry, Is Cd. 16. Kaitake Axemen's Cup, Open Handicap chop, 18in block—lst 100s, 2n«l 10s. Nom. ss, ace. Is. 17. Obstacle Race Handicap—lst 20b, 2nd 10s. Post entry, Is 6d. 18. Weight-Guessing > Competition 20s. Tickets Is.

Children's races throughout the day. REGULATIONS. The sports will he conducted under the rules of the New Zealand Athletic and Axemen's Association. All competitors must be registered. Nominations for all Chopping and Sawing Events close with the secretary not later than FRIDAY, March 8. Acceptances close MONDAY, March 1& Nominations for all Running Events close with the secretary not later'than FRIDAY, March 15.' Acceptances not later than 1 p.m. oh day of Sports. Handicaps will appear on or about March 14 and 21 in Taranakl Daily News, Taranaki Herald and Budget. Blocks will not be provided for non-acceptors.' The last two years' performances to accompany each nomine tion; if no performances for that time, the last three performances to be give*. Three starters or no event. All.protests, with a fee of 10s, must be lodged within five minutes after.the event. The milk suppliers' race is open' to Oakwra and Omata Go-operative Dairy Factorial ■ 0n1y... ' GRAND SOCIAL AND DANCE ! '... IN:THE EVENING. f. w. McGregor, • Hon. Secretary. •Koru Post Office.

j Q,K AT 0 THLETI CQLU B. Affiliated with Taranaki A. & C. Association and' N.Z. Axemen's Association. ' SIXTH ANNUAL SPORTS. SIXTH ANNUAL SPORTS. 1 WiILL be held, in Mr. Wooldridge's Paddock (opposite Okato Hotel), THURSDAY, MARCH 14, 1912. Handicapper (Running and Chopping), Mr. J. A. Hansen. PROGRAMME. <■ 1. Maiden Flat Race, 150yds.—1st jss, 2nd 6s. Post entry Is 6d. 2. Local Handicap Chop (12in. block), ' —lst 255,, 2nd 10s. "Mom. Is fid, .acc. Is. 3. 100 yds. Handicap.—lst 50s, 2nd 15s. Norn. 2s fid, ace. Is. 4. President's Chop (12in. block).—let 80s, 2nd 20s. Nom. 6s, ace. Is. 5. High Jump—lst 20s, 2nd ss. Post entry Is €d. 6. Local 100 yds. Handicap. J. Power's special donation 20s, 2nd Mr. Wooldridge's donation- ss. Nom. Is Gd, ace. free. 7. Double-handed Sawing Handicap (18 in. log).—lst 60s, 2nd 10b. Nom. 2s, ace. Is. 8. 220 yds. Handicap.—lst 50s, 2nd 15s. Nom. 2e 6d, ace. Is. 9. Sack Race.—lst 16s, 2nd ss. Post entry Is. 10..Handicap Chop (12in. block).—lst 90s, 2nd 20s. Nom. 3s, ace. "28. ll,,Bßoyds. Handicap.—lst 50s, 2nd 15s. Nom. 2s 6d, aec. Is. 12. Matrimonial Raee.—lst 15s, 2nd ss. Post entry Is. 13. Okato Handicap "Chop (18in. block). —lst 100s, 2nd 40s, 3rd 10s. Nom. 6s, ace. 2s 6d. 14. Horse Leaping Competition.—lst 20s and Mr. W. Eustace's donation of . 10s, 2nd Messrs. Jno. and F. Doyie-» I 10s. Post entry 2s. 15. Girls' Race, ages under 16.—1st trophy, 2nd trophy. Post entry free. 16. Members' Race.—lst gold medal, 2nd silver medal. Post entry free. 17. Schoolboys' Race.—lst 7s 6d, 2nd 2s 6d. Post entry 6d 18. Stepping a Chain.—lst 20s. Post «n----try Is. 10. Obstacle Race.—lst 15s, 2nd ss. Post entry Is 6d* 20. Hop, Step and Jump.—lst 15s, 2nd ss. Post entry Is 6d. 21. Skittles and Quoits.—Sweepstakes. . 22. Sheep Guessing Tickets, Is.—lst 20s.

Programme subject to alteration. Nominations for all events close on THURSDAY, Feb. 29, 1012. Acceptances for chopping and sawing close March 9,1912. Running at 11 a.m. on day of sports. Three competitors must start or no race, four or no second prize. Boundaries for local events, Nos. 2 and 6, are Puniho Road and Katikara Stream. All nominations must be accompanied by fees and two previous years' performances. ■ If no performances for two years, previous three performances to be given. Legal games will be allowed; fee 10/6. Refreshment booth on ground. Admission to Ground, 1/-; Children under 14, 6d. Horse paddock 6d. Music in attendance. Sports commence at 11 a.m. sharp. GRAND SOCIAL AND DANCE IN HEMPTON HALL IN THE EVENING; Orchestral Music. Gents 3/-, Ladies 1/6. All communications to be addressed to J. WOOLDRIDGE, OKATO, Secy. CRITERION LIVERY & BAIT STABLES pOR HIREMOTOR CARS, CABS, BUGGIES, SULKIES AND SADDLE HORSES, Mountain House Excursions arranged for at Special Rates, M. JONES, Proprietor. 'Phone 20.