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Taranaki Daily News, Volume LVI, Issue 252, 23 March 1914, Page 7

ANNIVERSARY Of Th.> pROVINCE ]\JARCH g]. 1914. TO celebrate (lie 73ril Anniversary of the Province, tlip Moturoa Sports Olub has decided to lioltl a MONSTER REGATTA (Which will in future become an AiNiNUAL AFFAIR.) On TUESDAY MARCH Q1 X 1914 IUI4 UX AT THE BREAKWATER. In connection with the Regatta, the mueli-talkcd-of Yacht Race, for £2O a-sidc, between Mr. Conneti's boat "Fly" and Mr. R. Cock's "Elderbolle," will take place. The course will be 9 miles—from the Breakwater to a point oppoaite East End beach, and will be run under the control of the Regatta Committee. Come to the Seaßide on this date and Celebrate the -landing of the Early Settlers oil 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 j boats: Messrs G. Oakes and R. C. Sowie; 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. Oakes, A. Loveridge and R. C. Bowie. Referee, Mr. C. 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. Poßt entry, Is fid. 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. Nom. 3s, ace. Is. 5. BOYS' RACE, 14 years and under, 75yds.—First prize, trophy value Ts fid; second, 2s 6d. Post entry, Od. 6. SAILING-BOAT RACE, twice round buoys—First prize, trophy value 408; second, 10s. Nom. 2s, acc. Is. Three boats or no second prize. 7. MARRIED WOMEN'S RACE, 50yds. —First prize, 51b box of tea. Post entry, free. 8. SINGLE WOMEN'S RACE, of 50yds. —First prize, trophy (gold brooch). Post entry, free. 9. TARAXAKI TUC-OF-WAR (seven men a-side).—First prize 150s, second 00s. Nora. 5s per man. Four teams 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 entrv, 2s Od per boat. 13. 75yds SWIMMING RACE.—First prize, Trophy, £l. Post entry,'ls. 14. OMATA HANDICAP, of 220 yds- . prize, 40s; second, 20s. Nom. 2s Od, acc. Is. 15. TWO-MEX-IN-A-BOAT RACE (open handicap); once round the buoys.— First prize, 20s; second, 7s fid. Nom, 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 l'/a miles.— First, trophy value 50s; second, tnviliv value 10s. Nom. 3s, acc. 3s. 18. NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP, 440 yds.—First prize, 50s; second, 20s. Nom. 3a, acc. Is. 1!). BANDSMEN'S RACE, of 50yds.— Trophies. Post entry, free. 20. CREASY PIG RACE.—Pig to become the possession of the catcher. Post entrv, Is. 21. CONSOLATION RACE, of 150 yds—- . prize, 20s; second, ss. Post entrv, Is; winners 2s. 22. SHEEP-GUESSING COMPETITION. —Winner takes the sheep. Entries Is.

RACES FOR CHILDREN DURING TUB 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. Foe 10s fid. (a) 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 Sto-bles 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. (8) Competitors must forward performances for previous two years, accompanied by necessary fees, when nominating. SPF.CHL TRAINS FROM HAWEKA AND WAITARA. HAND TN ATTENDANCE. Luncheon, 1/0; Afternoon Tea, 6d Fruit, etc., on the grounds. Admission to the, beach: Adults, Is; children under 12 years, fid. Funds will go towards building a public bathing pavilion. Prizes will be presented in the West End Gymnasium on the night of the snorts,' cofmoncing at 8 o'clock. BALL AND SUPPER to follow in the West End Gymnasium. Admission: Gents., 2/6; ladies free. W. F. PAUL, Hon. Gee. C. W. WILLIAMS. Treasurer.