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nary heats tho first, second, and third shall run in the final. The prizes offered at this meeting will bo awarded subject to the statements of previous performances sent in with nomination being strictly accurate. Admission — Adults Is, Children under 12 years 6d, Horsenien 2s 6d, Vehicle and Driver 2s 6d, each occupant Is. 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 i In tho Evening. ! WM. CUTHBERTSON, Secretary. ENTRIES CLOSE MONDAY, FEBf RUARY 10th. MATAMAU ATHLETIC CLUB'S/ FIRST ANNUAL MEETING, To be held in Mr L. Meoking's paddock. WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26th, OFFICIALS. Patron : Chas. Hall, Esq. President : Geo. Hunter, Esq. Vice-Presi-donts :, Messrs G. France, W. Rose, L. Meeking, J. A. Jensen, W. . Swiggs, R.. Staunton, B. Norman. M. Tansey, A. Goodall, R. Neill; A. O. Petersen. Handicappers: Running— Mr W. Wyeth; Chop and Saw — Mr C. Sullivan. StartersRunning — Mr J. Brandon ; Chop and Saw — Mr O. Sunnex. Judges: Running — Messrs Norman and France ; Chopping— Messrs Callender and Owen. Stewards: Messrs Sunnex, Callendor, Peterson, McGlyniij Creighton. PROGRAMME: *§ 1. Girls' race, under 15. years. Prizes os, 2s 6d and Is. Entry nil. 2. Boys' Race, under 15 years. Prizes ss, 2s 6d, and Is. Post entry 6d. 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, 2nd Morgan and Co.'s • trophy. Entry 2s 6d. 5. Matamau Handicap, 100 yards. First £1 10s, 2nd Mr Nymand's trophy. Norn. Is 6d, ae. Is. ' 6. Half-mile Handicap. First £1 10s, 2nd 15s. Norn. Is 6d, ac. Is. 7. Underhand Chop, 18in logs. First £3, 2nd 20s. Norn. 2s 6d, ac. Is 6d. 8. Wrestling," Cumberland style. First 15s, 2nd Mr ;Q T [. Hooper's trophy. Post entry Is."' ;9. Matamau Handicap, 220 yards. First 40s, 2nd D.C.A. trophy. Norn: Is 6d, ac. Is. . v 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. f 18. Forced Handicap 220 yards. First 30s, 2nd 10s. Post entry. Winners (compulsory) 2s, losers (optional) Is. — . Tilting at tho Ring. Horses. First 15s, 2nd ss. Post entry Is. Special points prize for tho Matamau Handicap : Messrs Hondy 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, 1908, at 8 p.m. Acceptances close with secretary on WEDNESDAY, February 19, at 8 p.m. Handicaps will appear in the' Dannevirke Advocate on Wednesday, Feb> riiary 12. . Tenders for Refreshment Booth, accompanied by a deposit of 10s, will be received by the secretary on WEDNESDAY, February 19, at 8 p.m., tenders to be marked "Tenders for Booth." bide Shows 5s each. ADMISSION TO GROUND: Is; horses Is; member's ticket (os) admits member, lady and children under 12 years. Entry forms, obtainable on application to the secretary. A DANCE will bo held in tho evening in the Public Hall. . Double A. PETERSEN, Hon. Sec, Matamau. - P. BAILEY. PRACTICAL ASPHALTER, MILLER'S ROAD, DANNEVIRKE. ALL Orders for Asphalting, and Tarring and Sanding, executed promptly, and satisfaction guaranteed. Concreting work also undertaken. PRICES REASONABLE. IMPORTANT/ TO FABMEBB. HOME SEPARATOR CREAM I >l'R« HAHED in any quantity I Highest price given. "We pay ,ailage tn Wellington. Oonfflgn to WEUINOTON HRRBH FOOD |. F '*«>MPANY, Wellington. ANTED h_NOW£f — You should ... nn. Ist- ■•••*• 'iMiusiTy, and not send out of town for your printing —Try the Advocate.