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Bush Advocate, Volume XXI, Issue 129, 30 November 1908, Page 2

FIFTH ANNUAL GATHERING OBJruTHE TyAIPUKUR^U SPOUTS CLUB. BOXING DAY, December 26th, 1908. To be- held on the Cricket Ground, Commencing at 12 noon. - PROGRAMME. 1. Boys' Race, handicap, under 16, 150 yards; Hist 10s 6d (Mr J. Williamson's prize), second ss. Entrance 6d. 2. Maiden Race, 120 yards; first 30s, second 10s. Entrance 2s. 3. Maidon Bicycle Race, 1 mile; first 90s, second 21s. Entrance Is 6d. 4. Waipukurau Handicap, first event, 100 yards; first 40s, second 20s, third 10s. A Special Prize of £2 2s and a Cup presented by Mr P. Barrio will' be given to the competitor scoring most Points in Handicap. For Cup Conditions see Rales and Conditions below. Norn. for Handicap ss, ace. 3s. Points to count — First 3, second 2, third 1. 5. Bagpipe Marches; first 42s (Mr D. McLeod's prizo), second 21s (Mr A. Jones' prize). Entrance 3s. 6. Bicycle Race, 1 mile; first 50s, second 20s. Entrance 2s 6d. ?. Thfowiug the-Haininer j first 30s, second 10s. Entrance 2s. 8. Highland. Fling; first 42s (Messrs H. A. McLean and S. McNutt's prize), seoond 21s. Entrance 3s. 0. Boys' Sack Race, under 17, 50 yards; first 10s (Mr Nicholson's trophy), second ss. Entrance 6d. 10. Waipukurau Handicap, second event, *«o yards; first 40s, second 20s, third 10s. 11. Tug-of-War, 8 men a-side, best two Ittlls out of three; first 60s. ■Bntraace Is a man.- ' lU. Qvoite, 21ft throw, 71b Quoits; first Mr Adam King's trophy, valu-> ed at £1 Is. Entrance Is. 12. Bicycle Race, handicap, 2 miles ; first 608, second Messrs Henry WilKame and Son's trophy £1 Is. Entrance 3s. 13. Strathspeys and R^els , Music; first Messrs R. Smart and J. Skidmore's . prize £2 2s, second 21s. 14. HaWlfiae 1 Handican; first 50s, sedSttd'm Norn. 3sS 15. Boys* Race, "handicap, 100 yards, under ,13; first 10s, second ss. Entran6e 6d. . 16. Hbp-&tep-and-Jivnip; first 30s, : second 10s. Entrance 2s. 17. Irish Jig: first 42s (Messrs R. Coney's and J. T. Brophy's prize), aacotidr-2ls. Entrance 3s. 18. Bi^rcle Race, handicap, 3 miles; first 60s, I 'second Messrs E. Reynolds and Co.'s trophy, value 255, thirti 10s. Entrance 3s. 19. Waipukurau Handicap, third event, 440 yards; first 40s, second 20b, third 10s. 20. Sword Dance; first 42s (Messrs 'R. I)dagall, . M. MacKay and J. O'Neill's prize), seoond 21s. Entrance 3s. 21. One Mile Handicap; first 60s, second 20s, third 10s. Norn. 3s, aefc. Is. 21a. Tossing the Caber; first 425, second 10s 6d (presented by Donald I McLeod). Entrance 2s 6d. 22. Handicap Trot, three times round, minimum Weight lOst; first 80s, .second Mr Sterry's bridle 245. Entrance 3s. DR. Stockmen's Race, minimum weight • lOst: first 40s, second Mr T. Jones' 1 trophy 21s. Entrance 2s 6d. j 24. Troopers' Thread and Needle Race; first 30s, second 10s. Entrance 2s. 25. Medley Race; walk half round, trot once round, gallop once round ; first 40s, second , 21s (given by Messrs W. Storah«and Jas. Harvey). Entrance 2s 6d. Highland Events:- Three starter^ or no competition. Athletic Events: Five starters or no .competition. RULES AND CONDITIONS. Nominations for Events Nos. 4, 6, 10, 12, 14, 18, 19, and 21, must be in writing, and accompanied by the accessary Fees and definite particulars of last two years' performances (all matches to be included). If no performances in that time the last four performances or any. Nominations close with the secretary on MONDAY, 7th December. Handicaps will be declared on Monday, 14th December. Acceptances close on the ground with the secretary by 12 noon on day <rf sports. . Nominations . for No. 22 close with the secretary at 12 noon on day of ieports. All other Horse Events at 3 p.'ra. In event No. 4, Cup must b© won iwice in succession or three times at intervals, before becoming the absolute' property of competitor. % Name •of each winner will be inscribed on Cup, which will be retained by Club until the above conditions are fulfilled. In No. 9 arms must be enclosed ineide of sack. The conditions for event 23 require that both girth and surcingle be used. Each competitor shall lead ■is horse 25 yards to saddle, saddle up and mount. In No. 24, competitors must lead, Boraes*l2 yards to lady and hand over thread and needle. On receiving the needle in return threaded, mount and gallop round point (to be iritti'{jatefby an upright) and return to starting place. Each competitor must round the point by the right. All Athletic Events will be conducted under the Rules of the N.Z. Athletic Union, and the competitor's 'attention is drawn to Rule 15 of Constitution and 13 of Regulations, 'fce.j "That every competitor must be registered and entry fee paid before •ompeting, otherwise he is liable to disqualification, and will not receive any prize money." Bicycle Events under League of Wheelmen's Rules. All disputes to be settled by Judges -and Referee. All Protests must be in the hands of the secretary, in writing, not later than a quarter of an hour from the finish of the event in dispute, accompanied by a deposit of 10s. At least 5 competitors to start in each athletic event, and 3 in each Highland event, otherwise the competition will be cancelled. Waipukurau Town Band and Napier Pip© # Band in attendance. Admission: Adults, Is; children under 12 years, 6d; member's ticket admits wife and family under 12 1 years ; horses Is. ' A special planta-