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nary heats the first, second, and third slio.ll run in the final. Tho prizes offered at this meeting will bo awarded subject to the statements of provious performances sent in with nomination being strictly accurate. Admission — Adults Is, Children under 12 years Gd, Horsemen 2s 6d, Vehicle and Driver 2s 6d, each occupant l.«. Grandstand Is. Member's ■Card admits member, lady, and family under 12 years to ground and grandstand. NAPIER PIPE BAND AND WAIPAWA BRASS BAND will play selections during the day. Train Arrangements. Cheap Fares. GRAND CONCERT AND DANCE In tho Evening. WM. CUTHBERTSON, Secretary. ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10th. MATAMAU ATHLETIC CLUB'S FIRST ANNUAL MEETING, To be he-id in Mr L. Meeking's paddock. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26th, OFFICIALS. Patron: Chas. Hall. Esq. President: Geo. Huntor, Esq. V ice-Presi-dent--: Messrs O. France, W. Rose, L. Mocking, J. A. Jensen, W. Swiggs, R. Staunton, B. Norman, M. Tansey, A. Goodall, R. Neill, A. O. Peterson. Handicappers: Running — Mr W. Wycth; Chop and Saw — Mr C. Sullivan. Starters — Running — Mr J. Brandon; Chop and Saw — Mr O. Sunnex. Judges: Running — Messrs Norman and France; Chopping — Messrs Callender and Owen. Stewards: Messrs Sunnr-x, Callender, Petersen, McCMymi, Crcighton. PROGRAMME: 1. Girl*' race, under lo years. Prizes os, 2s 6d and Is. Entry nil. 2. Boys' Race, /Tinder 15 years. Prizes ss, 2s Gd, and Is. Post entry Gd. 3. Maiden Race, 150 yards. First £1, 2nd Mr W. J. Mason's trophy. Entry Is 6d. 4. Double-handed Saw, 18in logs. First £2, Morgan and Co.'s trophy. Entry 2s 6d. 5. Matamau Handicap, 100 yards. First £1 10s, 2nd Mr Nyinand's trophy. Norn. Is 6d, ac. Is. 6. Half-mile Handicap. First £1 iOs, 2nd los. Norn. Is 6d, ac. Is. 7. Underhand Chop, 18in logs. First £3, 2nd 20s. Norn. 2s 6d, ae. Is 6d. 8. Wrestling, Cumberland style. First los, 2nd Mr C. Hooper's trophy. Post entry Is. 9. Matamau Handicap, 220 yards. First 40s, 2nd D.C.A. trophy. Norn. Is 6d, ac. Is. 10. Tug-o'-War, eight men a-side. Prize 60s. Post entry 2s per man. 11. Members' Race. 100 yards. Thread tho needle. First trophy, 2nd trophy. 12. Milo Handicap. First 40s, 2nd 15s. Norn. 2s 6d, ac. Is. 13. Maiden Chop, 15-inch logs. First 30s, 2nd Mr j. Wilson's trophy. Entry 2s. 14. District Race, 220 yards. First 20s, 2nd 10s. Post entry Is 6d. 15. Married Women's Race. First 51b tea, 2nd bag oatmeal. Entry nil. 16. Matamau Handicap, 440 yards. First 40s, 2nd los. Norn. Is 6d, ac. Is 6d. 17. High Jump Handicap. First 15s, 2nd ss. Post entry Is. 18. Forced Handicap 220 yards. First 30s, 2nd 10s. Post entry, winners (compulsory) 2s, losers (optional) Is. -.. Tilting at the Ring. Horses. First 15s, 2nd ss. Post entry Is. Special points prize for the Matamau Handicap : Messrs Hendy and Hawkins' trophy value £1 10s. RULES AND CONDITIONS. Athletic events are under N.Z.A.U. Rules. Chopping and Sawing under N.Z.A.A. Rules. Competitors are expected to be cognisant of the above rules. Entries and Nominations for events 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 9, 12, 13, 16, accompanied by necessary fees, close with the secretary on MONDAY, February 10, 190S, at 8 p.m. Acceptances close with secretary on. WEDNESDAY, February 19, at 8 p.m. Handicaps will appear in tho Dannevirke Advocate on Wednesday, February 12. Tenders for Refreshment Booth, acI companied by a deposit of 10s, will bo received by the secretary on WEDNESDAY, February 19, at 8 p.m., tenders to bo marked "Tenders for , Booth." j oide Shows 5s each. ADMISSION TO GROUND: Is; horses Is; member's ticket (ss) admits member, !ady and children under 12 years. Entry forms obtainable on application to the secretary. A DANCE will be held in the evening in tho Public Hall. Double ticket 3s. A. PETERSEN, Hon. Sec., Matamau. FACTS ABOUT HARNESS MADE BY A. J- HjSbTO WE Supply only RELIABIB SADDLES and HARNESS, I made of LFATHER THAT WILL | WEAR, a' anufactured by skilled i Bur' ■•■> a most thnroneh and ©*Boii .dr. Tiw the BKS'I IN CHEAP- ■>> '11.- *-l«1 Rememberi tin-- -Hnii'le house for r**pairs of . description A. .JOHNSTON (Late of J. iVIeVAY>. HIGH STREET V \ AiVl'M' - M»V\ > i »id \* (IHTiiiv <<>•■■, ••■' »---\ •••» no' scud OUt f 'O»n for \i>ii' i>ri- uu —Try the Advocatb.