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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 222, 19 March 1914, Page 7

Tl,o celebrate the 73rd Anniveivuy nf the Province, the Moturoa Sports Club has decided to hold a MONSTER REGATTA (Which will in future become .111 ANNUAL, AFFAIH.) On AT THE BREAKAVATKI!. Come to the Seaside on this dair and Celebrate the landing of the liurlj Settlers on New Plymouth's shores. AMUSEMENTS FOR YOUNG AND OLD FIRST RACE COMMENCES AT 11.30 SHARP. DO NOT FAIL TO BE PRESENT Handicappers Sailing and pulling boats: Messrs G. Oakes and R. <•• Bowie; motor launches: Mr. ('.. Braund; running events: Mr. .McLean (Waitara); cycling events: Mr. Arnold George. Starts: Messrs J. C. Crozier and Jlealy. Judges: Mcsrs G. Oakes, A. Loveridge and R. C. Bowie. Referee, Mr. C. Lowe.

PROGRAMME OF EVENTS. 1. MAIDEN RACE, of 150 yds, open lo all who have never won an advertised race. First prize, trophy. 30s, second 10a. Post entry, 2s. 2. MOTOR LAUNCH RACE. First prize, case of benzine, second 10s. Must be three launches or no second prize. Post entry, la Od. 3. WHALEBOAT RACE, once round buoys.—First prize, trophy value 20s. Post entry, Is. 4—BICYCLE RACE, one mile—First prize, troply value 50s; second, IDs. Nom. 3s, ace. Is. 5. BOYS' RACE, 14 year? and under. 75ydB— First prize, trophy value 7s 6d; second, 2s 6& Post entry, 6d. 6. SAILING-BOAT RACE, twice round buoys.—First prize, trophy value 40s; second, 10s. Nom. 2s, ace. !«. Three boats or no seeond prize. 7. MARRIED WOMEN'S RACE, 50yds. —First prize, 51b box of tea. Post entry, free. 8. SINGLE WOMEN'S KAf'E, of 50yds. —First prize, trophy (jroM brooch). Post entry, free. 9. TAR ANA KI TUGOF-WAR (seven men a-side).—First prize 150s, second 60s. Nom. 5s per man. Four teams or no start. 10. MOTUROA HANDICAP, of 100 yds, open).—First 30s, second 10s. Nom, 11. PIONEERS'' RACE, of 50yds.-Firßt, trophv. value £l. Post entry, free. [2. RARAWA BOAT RACE, versus Motuvoa; once round the buoys; equal number of boats both sides; four men and a cox. Trophies. Post entry, 2s fid per boat. 13. 75yds SWIMMING RACE.-First prize, Trophy, £l. Post entry, Is. 14. OMATA HANDICAP, of 220 yds- . prize, 40s; second, 20s. Nom. 2s fid, ace. Is. 15. TWO-MEX-IN-A-BOAT RACE (open handicap); once round the buoys First prize, 20s; second, 7sJSd. Nom. Is, ace. Is., 16. MAORI CANOE RACE, half a mile. —First prize 20s, second 10s. Three canoes or no second prize. Nom. la, ace. Is. 17. BKYCLE RACE, a,bout l'/ s milesFirst, trophy value 50s; second, trophy value 10s. Nom. 3s, ace. 3s. 18. NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP, 440 yds.—First prize, 50s; second, 20s. Nom. 3s, ace. Ib. 18. BANDSMEN'S RACE, of 50yds.Trophies. Post entry, free. 20. GREASY PIG RACE.—Pig to become the possession of the catcher. Post entry,' Is. 21. CONSOLATION RACE, of 150 yds—- . prize, '2os; second, 'ss. Post entry, Is; winners 2s. 52. SHEEP-GUESSING COMPETITION. —Winner takes the sheep. Entries Is. '

RACES FOR CHILDREN Dl'RIXf! THE DAY. CONDITION OF GAMES AND GENERAL ENTRIES. (1) Programme is subject to alteration. . (2) The Committee Teserve the right to postpone the sporta. (3) Legiil games allowed on the grounds. Fee 10s 6d. ('5) Nominations for running and cycling, tug-of-war, sailing boats, open pulling boats and Maori canoe events close with the Secretary, W. F. Paid, c/o the Criterion Stables on FRIDAY, March 20. (G) No second prize linlcsß four or more competitors. (7) Sports held under the rules of the Turanaki Athletic and Caledonian Association. (8) Competitors must forward performances for previous two years, accompanied by necessary fees, when nominating.

SPECIAL TRAINS FROM HAWERA AND WAITARA. BAND IX ATTENDANCE. Luncheon, 1/6: Afternoon Tea, 6d Fruit, etc., on the grounds. Admission to the bench: Adults, 19; children under 12 years, (id. Funds will no towards building a nnMic bathing pavilion. Prizes will be presenteil in the West End Gymnasium on the night of the snorts cofmencing at 8 o'clock. BALL AND SUITER to follow in the West. End Gymnasium. Admission: Gents., 2/0; ladies free. W. F. PAUL, Hon. Sec. C. W. WILLIAMS, . Treasurer. VTEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. FIRE, MARINE and .ACCIDENT INSURANCE in all ita branches accepted it LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Branch office: Comer of Brougham md King Streets, New Plymouth. Agenciei throughout the province. JOHN PATON. v"i 7 '"'"' .'■* Branch Manager.