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T HE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY, LTD, MOST MODERN PASSENGER STEAMERS rN THE SOUTHERN HEMISPHERE. For London, via Monte Video, Teneriffo, and Plymouth. Sisatrersi fIIEOTOBUA *+TURAKINA •fBEHUEEA "fBUAHINE •BUAPEHU To s 12500 10990 13000 To Sail about Mar 7 April 4 May S ISOOOMay 30 12000 June 27 Probable Final Port Wel'g'tn Wel'gt'n *Twin screw. ||Triple screw. tOalls Rio de Janiero. Fitted witli wireless telegraphy. Accommodation is not surpassed by any other line. Passages from London to New Zealand may be anramged at this end. For passage or freight apply to — THE NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY (Limited), W. H. CRUIOKSEIANK, Passenger Agent, Masterton. F ORTY-MILE BUSH ATHLETIC / SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL SPORTS I Will be held at HAMUA on | WEDNESDAY, MARCH, 20th, 1912, On the Football Grounds (kindly lent by M. Gaivin, Esq.) , |£6o CASH JL R,ZES £6O ! ; Patron, J. Bourke Esq. President, M. Gaivin Esq. Vice-Presidents, i Messrs J. B. Carruthers, G. F. Ran- ' !by, D. Bourke, D. w-1 bray, A. E. Tuckwell, b. Walkley, F; Peters, J. MicKenna, L. Luom, J. 1. Finnis, J. Lynch, D. Hercock, J Willis, J. Pryde. Secretary, Mr D. L. Bourke. Timekeeper, Mi G. Oxley. Treasurer, Mr P. A. D. Mickle. Auditors, Messrs G. Smith, J. D. Gaivin. General Committee, Messrs J. B. Carruthers, R. Russell, L. McKenna, J. D. Gaivin, R. Rod, I R ; Sievers, Vv. Luom, M. Gaivin, P. Gaivin, J. Bourke, P. Mickle, M. iSamuel, T. Goodban, P. Maiden, Protest Committee, Messrs L. McKenna T - ■ Carruthers, P. Mickle Starter: "Mr J. Whnd F<f Judges: Messrs J. B. G. iSmith. Tape Judges: Messrs . Aannand, J. Bourke. Wrestling, Mr Gordon Smith. Quoits, Mr G. May. Handicapp©i's, Messrs J. B. Carruthers, J. Wolland. PROGRAMME. To start at 11 o'clock sharp. 1. Youths' Race, 100 yds, under 16, Ist 15s, 2nd trophy. Entry Is. 2. Maiden Run, 130 yds. Ist 30s, 2nd 10s. Entry 2s. 3. Girls' Race, 16 years and under. Trophy. 4. 75 Yards Dash Handicap, Ist 30s, 2nd 15s. Nom. Is, aoc. Is. , 5. High Jump Handicap, Ist 30b, 2nd 10s. Entry 2s. 6. 100 Yards Run Handicap, Ist 50s, 2nd 20s. Nom. 2s, acc. Is 6d. 7. Catoh as catch can,, for youths up to 9st 71b, Ist 20s, 2nd 10s. Entrance Is 6d. 8. Half Mile Run Handicap, Ist 60s, 2nd 30s. Nom. 3s, acc.'ls 6d, 9. Standing Chop (15 inches), white pine. Ist £2, 2nd £l. Nom. 2b, aoc. Is. 10. Forty Mile Bush Handicap, 300 yards, Ist £5, 2nd £2, third £l. Nom 4s, acc. 2s 6d. 11. Stepping the Chain. Ist 20s. Entry Is. 12. Sack Race Handicap, 100 yds, open to youths and men.. Ist 20s, 2nd trophy. Entry Is 6d. 13. Catch as Catch Can up to list. Ist 20s and silver cup presented by Mr G. Oxley, 2nd 15s. Entry 2s 6d, 14. 200 yds, Run Handicap, Ist 50s, 2nd 20s. ,/Nom. 2s, acc. Is 6d. _ 15. Underhand Chop (18 inches), ■white pine. Ist £2, 2nd £l. Nom 2s, Acc. Is. 16. Hop, Step and Jump Handioap Ist 20s, 2nd 10s. Post entry Is 6d. 17. Ladies' Nail Driving. Trophy. Entry 6d. 18. 120 Yards Hurdle Race. Ist 40s, 2nd 20s. Nom. 2s, acc. Is. 19. Pillow Fight (for boys up to 16 years), swinging pole. Ist ss, 2nd j trophy. Entry 6d. 20. 440 Yards Run Handicap, Ist 50s, 2nd 20s. Nom. 2s, Acc. Is 6d. 21. Pillow Fight (men), swinging pole. Ist 15s, 2nd trophy. Post entry IrS. 22. One Mile Rum Handicap, Ist 60s, 2nd 20-a, 3rd 10s. Nom. 3s, Acc. Is 6d. 23. Cumberland Wrestling (up to 12st), Ist 2Qs, 2nd 10s. Post entry Is 6d. 24. Forced Handicap, 150 yds. Compulsory for winners. Ist 30s, 2nd 10s. Post entry 2s. SHEEP GUESSING COMPETITION.— Ist 20s, 2nd trophy. Entry 18. A SILVER CUP, presented by 'the W.F.C.A., will be awarded to wkaner of most points in events 4, 6, 8, 10, 14, 18, 20, 22, 24. BOYS' AND GIRLS' RACES DURING THE DAY. GOOD PRIZE MONEY GIVEN. Admission to Ground: Adults Is, Children under 12 half price. Admission to horse paddock one shilling eaoh horse. Brass Band in attendance. Lunchioi Booth and Afternoon Tea.

A GRAND BALL IN THE EVENING. Gentlemen 2s 6d, Ladies Is. Further information can be (btained from D. L. BOURKE, Hon. Secretary.-