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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 220, 17 March 1914, Page 7

Ot Tim pKOVIXCIi ]\/JARCII 1914, rp,o celebrate the 73rd Anniversary of the Province, the Moturoa Sports Club has decided to hold a MONSTER REGATTA (Which will in future become an ANNUAL AFFAIR.) On rrv UES DA Y MAR Cll Q1 X 1914 m ISI4 W AT THE BREAKWATER. Come to the Seaside on this date and Celebrate the landing of the Earl) 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. Oakcs and R. G. Bowie; motor launches: Mr. G. Braund; running events: Mr. McLean (Waitara); cycling events: Mr. Arnold George. Starters: Messrs J. C. Crozier and Healy. Judges: Mesrs G. Oakcs, A. Loveridge and R. C. Bowie. Referee, Mr. 0. Lowe.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. 1. MAIDEN RACE, of 150 yds, open to all who have never won an advertised race. First prize, trophy, 30s,'second 10s. Post entry, 2s. 2. MOTOR LAUNCH RACE. First prize, case of benzine, second 10s. Must be three launches or no second prize. Post entry, Is Od. 3. WHALEBOAT RACE, once round buoys.—First prize, trophy value •20s. Post entry. Is. 4.—BICYCLE RACE, one mile.—First prize, trophy value 50s; second; 10s. Nora. 3s, acc. Is. 5. BOYS' RACE, 14 years and under, 75yds.—First prize, trophy value "s 8d; second, 2g 6d. Post entry, fid. 6. SAILING-BOAT RACE, twice round buoys.—First prize, trophy value 40s; second, 10b. Nom. '2s, acc. Is. Three boats or no second prize. 7. MARRIED WOMEN'S RACE, 50yds. —First prize, 51b box ol tea. Post entry, free. 8. SINGLE.WOMEN'S RACE, of 50yds. —First prize, trophy (gold brooch). Post entry, free. • 9. TARANAKI TUG-OF-WAR (seven men a-side).—First prize 150s, second 60s. Nom. as per man. Fomteams or no start. 10. MOTUROA HANDICAP, of 100 yds, open). —First 30s, second 10s. Nom. Is, acc. Is. 11. PIONEERS' RACE, of 50yds.—First, trophy, value £l. Post entry, free. 12. RARAWA BOAT RACE, versus Moturoa; once round the buoys; equal number of boats both sides; four men and a cox. Trophies. Post ontry, '2s Gd per boat. 13. 75yds SWrMMING RACE—First prize, Trophy, £L Post entry, Is. 14. OMATA HANDICAP, of 220 yds- . prize, 40s; second, 20s. Nom. 2s fld, acc. Is. 15. TWO-MEN-IN-A-BOAT RACE (open handicap); once round the buoys.— First prize, 20s; second, 7s (id. Nom. Is, acc. Is. 10. MAORI CANOE RACE, half a mile. —First prize 20s, second 10s. Three canoes or no second prize. Nom, Is, acc. Is. 17. BICYCLE RACE, about 1% milesFirst, trophy value 50s; second, trophv value 10s. Nom. 3s, acc. 3s. 18. NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP, 440 yis.—First prize, 50s; second, 20s. Nom. 3s, acc. Is. 111. BANDSMEN'S RACE, of 50yds.— Trophies. Post entry, free. •20. GREASY PIG RACK.—Pig to become the possession of the catcher. Post entry, Is. •21. CONSOLATION RACE, of 150 yds—- . 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 Ms fid. (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. (6) 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 years, accompanied bv necessary fees, when nominating. SPECIAL TRATNS FROM lIAWERA AND WAITARA. BAND TN T ATTENDANCE. Luncheon, 1/6; Afternoon Tea, 6d Fruit, etc., on the grounds. Admission to the beach: Adults, Is; children under 12 years, (id. Funds will s;o towards building a public bathing pavilion. Prizes will be presented in the West End Gymnasium on the night of the sports, cofmencing at 8 o'clock. BALL AND SUPPER to follow in the West End Gymnasium. Admission: Gents., '2/0; ladies free. W. F. PAUL, Hon. See. C. W. WILLIAMS, Treasurer. \JEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. FTRE. MARINE and ACCIDENT IN"TTRANCE in ill its branches accepted ,t LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Branch office: Corner of Brougham •nd King Streets, New Plymouth. Asrencieß throughout the province. JOHN PATON. Branch Maniger.