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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 215, 11 March 1914, Page 1

Of The pROVINCE M ARCH 3J, 1914. celebrate the 73rd Anniversary »f the Province, the Moturoa Sports Club has decided to hold a MONSTER REGATTA (Which will in future become an ANNUAL AFFAIR.) On TUESDAY M AKCH 01 IIJI4 X X li) 14 UA AT TUE BREAKWATER. Come to the Seaside on this date and Celebrate the landing- of the Early Settlers on New Plymouth's shores. AMUSEMENTS FOR YOUNG AND OLD FIRST RACE COMMENCES AT 11.30 SHARP. ~ DO NOT FAIL TO BE PRESENT OFFICIALS. Handicappers Sailing and pulling boats: Messrs G. Oakes and R. C. Bowie; motor launches: Mr. G. Braund; running events: Mr. McLean (W'aitara); cycling events: Mr. Arnold George. Starters: Messrs J. C. Crozier and Healy. Judges: Mesrfr G. Oakes, A. Loveridge and R. C. Bowie. Referee, Mr. C. Lowe. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. 1. MAIDEN RACE, of Isovds, open to all who have never won an advertised race. First prize, trophy, 30s, second 10s. Post entrv, 2s. 2. MOTOR LAUNCH RACE First prize, case of benzine, second 10s. MuSt be three launches or no second prize. Post entry, Is Gd. 3. WHALEBO4T RACE, owe round buoys.—First prize, trophy value "20s. Post entry, Is. 4.—BICYCLE RACE, one mile.—First prize, trophy value 50s; second, 10s. Nom. 3s, acc. Is. 5. BOYS' RACE, 14 years and under, 75yds.—First prize, trophy value "s fid; second, 2s 6d. Post entrv, fid. 6. SAILING-BOAT RACE, twice' rowid buoys.—First prize, trophy value 40s; second, 10s. Nom. 2s, acc. Is. Three boats or no second prize. 7. MARRIED WOMEN'S RACE, My-Is. —First prize, 51b box of tea. Post entry, free. 8. SINGLE WOMEN'S RACE, of 50yds. —First prize, trophy (gold brooch). Pest entry, free. 9. TARANAKI TUG-OF-WAR (seven men a-side). —First prize 150s. sec- i ond 60s. Nom. 5s per man. Four teams or no Btart. 10. MOTUROA HANDICAP, of 100 yds, open). —First 30s, second 10s. Nom. 11. PIONEERS' RACE, of 50yds.—First, m~- trophy, value £l. Post entrv, free. 12. RARAWA BOAT RACE, versus Moturoa; once round the buoys; equ.'.l number of boats both sides; four men i::id a cox. Trophies. Post entry, 2s- »d per boat. 13. 75yds SWIMMING RACE.—First prize, Trophv, £l. Post entry, Is. 14. OMATA HANDICAP, of 220vds.— First prize, 40s; second, 20s. Nom. • 2s fid, acc. Is. 15. TWO-MEN-IN-A-BOAT RACE (open handicap); once round the buoys.— First prize, 20s; second, 7s 6d. Nom. Is, ace. Is. 10. MAORI CANOE RACE, half a mile. —First prize 20s, second 10s. Three canoes or no second prize. Nom. Is, acc. Is. i 17. BICYCLE RACE, about l'/o miles.— ] First, trophy value 50s; second, trophv value 10s. Nom. 3s. aee. 3s. 18. NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP. 440 yJs.—First prize, Oils; second, 20s. Nom. 3s, aec. Is. 19. HANDS MEN'S RACE, of 50yds Trophies. Post entrv, free. 20. GREASY PIG RACE. '-Pig to become the possession of the catcher. Post 21. CONSOLATION RA<E, of 150 yds.— j First prize, 20s; second, ss. Post | entry, Is; winners 2s. 22. SHEEP-GUESSING COMPETITION. < —Winner takes the sheep. Entries Is. RACES FOR CHILDREN DURING THE DAY. CONDITIONS OF GAMES AND GENERAL ENTRIES. (1) Programme is subject to alteration. (2) The Committee reserve the right to postpone the sports. (3) Legal games allowed on the grounds. Fee 10s (id. (5) Nominations for running and cycling, tug-of-war, sailing boats, open pulling boats and Maori canoe events close with the Secretary, W. F. Paul, c/o the Criterion Stables on FRIDAY. March 20. (0) No second prize unless four or more competitors. (7) Sports held under the rules of the Taranaki Athletic and Caledonian Association. • (S) Competitors must forward performances for previous two vrars, accompanied by necessary fees, v. lien nominating. SPECIAL TRAINS FROM 11 AWE lIA AND WAITAKA. BAND IN ATTENDANCE. Luncheon. l/(i: Afternoon Tea. fid Fruit, etc.. on the grounds. Admission to the beach: Adults, Is: children under 12 years, (id. l-'unds will go towards building a public bathing pavilion. Prizes will be presented in the West End Gymnasium on the night of the sports, cofmcncing at 8 o'clock. BALL AND SUPPER to follow in the West End Gymnasium. Admission: Gents.. 2/0; ladies fne. W. F. PAUL. Hon. Sec. C. W. WILLIAMS, Treasurer.