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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 215, 11 March 1914, Page 7

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gPORTS QLUB WAITARA. THIRD ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE MAORI CLANS, To be held on the CAMP RESERVE, WAITARA, THURSDAY, MARCH 12, 1914. To commence at 11 o'clock, PROGRAMME: 1. MAIDEN RACE, 160yds.-Open to all who have never won an advertised race. First prize 30s, second 10a. Post entry 2a. 2. SCHOOL BOYS' RACE, 100 yds—- . to school boys under 14 years. First, prize 7/6, second 4s. Post entry, 6d. 3. HURDLE RACE, 120yds.—Over ten flights of hurdles. First prize 50s, second 15s. Nom. 3s. 4. DOUBLE-HANDED SAWING HANDICAP, 15in log—First prize 30s, second 20s. Nom. 2s. 5. ATIAWA HANDICAP, 100yds.—First prize 60s, second 20s. Nom. 4a. fi. WAITARA BICYCLE RACE, one mile. First prize 40s, second los. Xom. 3s. 7. PUIvANGI CHOP, 15in block.—First prize 100s, second 40s, third ,10s. Nom. 7b. 8. SCHOOL GIRLS' RACE, 50 yarda.Open to school girls under 14 years. First prize sa, second 3s, third 2s. Entry free. 9. NGATIMARU HANDICAP, 100 yds (Maoris only).—First prize 355, second 15s. Nom. 2a. 10. DOUBLE-HANDED SAWING HAN DICAP, 12in log. (Two cuts).—First prize 40a, second 20s. Nom. 3a. U. WAITARA BICYCLE RACE, 2 miles —First prize 80s, second 20b. Nom. ss. 12. ATIAWA HANDICAP, 220 yds- . prize 80s, second 20a. Nom. ss. 13. PURANGI CHOP, 12in block.-First prize 80s, second 20s, third 10s. Nom. ss, 14. HURDLE HANDICAP, 220 yds. Over 10 flights of hurdles. First prize (10s. second 20s. Nom. 4a. 15. PUKHKOHK BICYCLE HANDICAP, 2 miles.—First prize 100s, second 30s. Nom. 7s. Trophy (£1 la) presented by Messrs George and Johnston for rider gaining fastest time. 16. ATIAWA HANDICAP, 440 yds—- . prize 100s, second 30s. Nom. 7 a. 17. FORCED HANDICAP, 150 yds. Winners compulsory.—First prize 30s, second 10a. Entrance: Loscra 2s, winners 2s Gd. 18. SHEEP-GUESSING.—First prize 20a, or the sheep. Entry Is. 19. STEPPING THE CHAIN. First prize 20s. Post entry la. 20. POINTS PRlZE.—Points Prize (Gold M»dal) presented by the Club. Points to count 2 and 1 for Events Nos. 5, 12 and 16. Points Prize (Gold Medal), value £2, presented by Mr. 11. Cox to the winner of the most points for Events Nos. 7 and 13; and also Gold Medal, value £1 Is, presented by Mr. Tiemi Ernini. to the winner of the most point* fu) Events Nos. 3 and 14. MAORI EVENTS (to be controlled by Judges only). President's Memorial Challenge Shield for winning team of Haka, names to be engraved on Shield. 21. GKANiD POI DANCE COMPETITION.—First Prize 100 a, second 40s, thi.il 20h. Nom. 6s per team. In be performed by Maori women of not more than eight nor lejs than Bix in a team. Team to be led by a Maori woman captain. \ G.vr-n stone. Brooch, presented by the Clnli's patron, will be awarded it the best captain. 22. MAORI DANCE OOMPKTITTOW 'J'o lie performed by men of not more than in a team, each team to lie led by a captain. Gold Med.'tl awarded to the winning tenm. First prize 100s, second 40s, third 20s. ' 23. rOTATO-PEELTNG COMPETITION (Maori method). For women. Each to scrape six potatoes, and to maki' a kono (dish) out of flax to receive her potatoes. Prizes will be awarded for the first and cleanest scrapings; shells only to be used. First prize 20s, aecond 10s, third ss. Post entry. Rennie'a apeeial prize of £1 Is.

24. WRESTLING (Cumberland style).— 12st 71b and under. First prize 30s, second lOu. Four must enter or no second prize. Donated by Mr. Gardiner. FIRE BRIGADE EVENTS. 25. FIVE-MEN HOSE, REEL & LADDER EVENT.—First prize, Gold Medal. Five men to run 10 yards, pick up reel and run 76 yards to plug, fix hydrant, connect IOOIt hose to hydrant, run out and fix branch, ascend ladder to platform, and strike disc on top of platform. 20. TWO-MEN WET EVENT. - Jfirst prize Gold Medal; second, Silver Medal, Two men to pick up 50ft of hose and hydrant, run 25 yards to plug, fix hydrant, and connect 50ft of hose to hydrant, run out and fix branch, and strike disc. 27. ONE-MAN GILBERD MEMORIAL EVENT.—First prize, Gold Meda). Second, Silver Medal. One man i» run 25 yards to plug, slip hydrant, connect two 50ft lengths of hose to each delivery of hydrant, connect two 50ft 'engths of hose to the first two 50ft lengths, fix branches, and finish four yards in front. All ge*r laid out ready. Events to be ran under U.F.8.4. Rules. Nominations for Fire Brigade Events close with the Secretary of tile VVaitara Fire Brigade on SATURDAY, February 28, at D p.m. Entrance Fee, fid per man, clobcs on the ground at noon on the day. RULES. AND REGULATIONS. Sports commence at 11 a.m. The committer hold the right to postpone or alter programme. All Nominations close with the Secretary on SATURDAY, February 28th 1914, All Handicaps Will be declared in the Taranaki Daily News and Waitara Evening Mail. The Committee reserves the right to re-handicap any competitor. All events run under the N.Z. Athletie Union and N.Z. Axemen's Association. All competitors must be registered, and this Rule will be strictly enforced. Nominations for Events 3, 5, 8, 11, 12 14, 15 and 10 must be made in writing, and accompanied by necessary fees and definite particulars of last two years' performances. If no performances in that time, the last four, or any, to be given. Five competitors must start, or no second and third prizes given. All Acceptances must be in the hands of the Secretary on or before 11 a.m. on day of Sports. In the Double-handed Sawing Events name of mate must be otherwise nomination will not be accepted. All protests must bo in the -hands of the Secretary, in writing, not later than a quarter of an hour from the finish of the event in dispute. Protests must be accompanied by a deposit of 10s. A (lag will be hoisted giving the number of each event to start. A gun will be fired three minutes before the start of each race, and the nice will start punctually upon the expiry of such *hree minutes. Refreshment Booths on the Cround. Admission. Is; Children under 12, 8d; Grandstand, Is; Motor Car with driver •2s. DANCE in the EVENING in ST. JOHN'S HALL. Good Music! Good supper! Double Tickets, ss. The winners of the Poi Dances and ITiikas, etc., will repeat their performances. WAATA HIPAXGO, ISAAC RAILKY, Joint, Hon. Secretaries. £IOO D OWN £fioo A YEAB you - ACRES, on good metal rotdj f roomed House; 1 mile to ft* lory, school and store; absolutely free 11 nm noxious weeds; will carry about ft 'I'WI. '>NL? £l3 PER ACRE; £IOO DOWN. BALANCE OM EASY TERMS. Apply sharp— J. SUTHERLAND In/;>»oo4.