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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LV, Issue 159, 22 November 1912, Page 1

ATIAWA SPORTS CLUB, VYAITARA. gECOXD ("IATHERING OF THE MAORI CLAXS. To be hold on MANUKOUIII! L'Ail RESERVE on v THURSDAY. FEBRUARY 6, 1913. ATHLETIC EVENTS. I.—MAIDEN RACE, 150 yds. Open to all who have never won an advertised race. First prize 30s. second 10s, third os. Post entrv. 2s. • 2.—SCHOOLBOYS' RACE, 100 yds—- . to seliool boys under 14 years. First prize ss, seeond 3s, third 25." Entrance free. 3.-ATIAWA HANDICAP, 100 yds—- . prize i;i.ls, second 20s. third 10s. Nomination Is, acceptance free. 4.—WAITARA BICYCLE RACE, one mile. First prize 40s, seeond 15s, third os. Nomination 3s. acceptance free. 5 PURANGE loin CHOP. First prize 70s, second 30s, third 10s. Nomination ss, acceptance free. O.—SCHOOLGIRLS' RACE, 50yds. Open to school giris under 14 years. First prize ss, second 3s, third 2s. Entrance free. 7.—MANUKORIHI HANDICAP, 100 yds (for Maoris only). First prize 30s, second 15s, third ss. Nomination 2s, acceptance free. B.—WAITARA BICYCLE HANDICAP, one mile and a-half. First prize 60s. second 20s, third ss. Nomination 4s, acceptance free. !).—ATIAWA HANDICAP, 220 yds. First prize SUs, second 30s. third 10s. Nomination ss. acceptance free. 10.—PURANGL 12in CHOP. First prize 00s, second 20s, third ss. Nomination 4s, acceptance free. 11.—WALTARA BICYCLE HANDICAP, three miles. First prize 80s, second 20s, third ss. Trophy (£1 Is) presented to winner by Messrs George and Johnston. Nomination ss, acceptance free. 12.—ATIAWA HANDICAP, 440 yds. First prize 100s, second 30s, third 10s. Nomination 6s, acceptance free. 13—FORCED HANDICAP, 150 yds. Winners compulsory. First prize 30s, second 10s, third ss. Entrance: Losers 2s. winners 2s Od. 14— SHEEP ■- GUESSING COMPETITION.—Winner, 20s or the sheep. Post entry Is.

15.—STEPPING-THE-CHAIN. First prize 20a. Post entry*' Is. POIXTS PRIZE.—GoId medal. Points to count 2 and 1 for events Xos. 3, 9 and 12. PRESIDENTS MEMORIAL CHALLENGE SHIELD for winning team of Haka. Names to be engraved on shield. MAORI EVENTS. (To be controlled bv Judges onlv). GRAND POI DAXCE COMPETITION. —To be performed by Maori women, of not more than 12 in a team. Each team to be led by a captain. Gold medal awarded to the winning team. First prize,' 200s; second,. 100s; third, GOs. Nomination, ]Bs per team. Club's Special Prizes for the best turnout in Maori costume. MAORI DAXCE COMPETITION.—To be performed by men, of not more than 12 in a team. Each team to be led by a captain. Gold Medal awarded to the winning team. First prize. 200s; second, 100s; third, 00s. Nomination, 18s. Club's Special Prizes for the best turn out in Maori costume. PEELING POTATO COMPETITION (Maori Method) —For women; each to scrape 0 potatoes, and to make a kono (dish) out of flax, to receive her potatoes. Prizes will be awarded for the first and clean scrapings; shells only to be used. First prize 30s, second 15s, third 10s, fourth ss. Nomination 2s. Ronnie Special Prize. £1 Is. MAORI WARRIOR COMPETITION.— Must be dressed in warior style, and perform the usual movements and actions of a warrior. Striking and defence, ending with a war cry. Winner to be decided by points. First prize, 40s, second 20s. Nomination 2s. Gold Medal presented to the winner by Mr. C. H. Drew. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Sports commence at 11.30 a.m. All events run under the X.Z. Athletic Union and X.Z. Axemen's Association. All competitors must be registered, and this rule will be strictly enforced. Nominations for Events 1, 3, 4, S, 9,11 and 12 must be made in writing; and accompanied by the necessary fees and definite particulars of last two years' performances. If no performance in that time, the last four or any to be given. Five competitors must start, or no second or third prizes will be given. Acceptances are free. All acceptances MUST be in the hands of the Secretary on or before 11 a.m. on day of Sports. All nominations close with the Secretary on MONDAY, January 20, 1913. For further particulars see posters. Refreshment Booths on the Ground. Admission: Adults Is, children under 12 Od, Grandstand Is. DANCE LN THE EVENING IN ST. JOHN'S HALL. Good supper; good music. Double tickets, os. The winners of the Poi Dance and Hakas, etc., will repeat their performances. WAATA W. HIPANGO. Secretary. ISAAC BAILEY, Asst. Secretary.

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