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Bush Advocate, Volume XXII, Issue 17, 21 January 1910, Page 7

EBER COMBINED SPORTS CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. To be held at Weber on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 18, 1910. Commencing at 11 a.m. Handicappers : Messrs Robertson and Inncs. Judges : Running events, Messrs N. Munro and W. Small; ground events, Messrs K. Cameron and L. G. Crosse; sawing and chopping, Mr G. Lovejoy; piping and dancing, Mr Munro. Starter : Mr R. M'Lean. Time-keeper: Mr M. M'Galium. Referee: Mr A. Bayne. 1. Quoits Handicap; entrance 2s; first prize 20s, second 10. 2. Boys' Race, 10 to 14 years, 100 J yards handicap; entrance Is; first prize 10s, second os, third 2s 6d. 3. 120 yds Hurdle Race, 10 flights 3ft, handicap; entrance 2s, ace. Is; iirst prize 40s, second 20s, third 10s. 4. Stepping the Chain; entrance , Is 6d; sweepstake. 5. Throwing the Cricket Ball, 3 stumps, 22yds; entrance Is 6d ; sweepstake. 6. Girls' Race, 75yds handicap; entrance Is : trophies. 7. 440 yds Handicap; entrance 2s, ace. 2s; ' first prize 40s, second 20s, third 10s. j 8. Sawing Match, two men, 18m i log, handicap; entrance 2s, ace. 2s; | first prize 40s, second 20s, third 10s. i 9. Ladies' Bracelet, handicap, 120 yards (competitors to reside in Weber "County only, for last 3 months); en- j trance 3s 6d; trophies valued at 635, ' 30s. 10s 6d. 30. Ladies' Race, handicap, 75 yards; entrance Is; trophies. 11. Pole Jump, start 6ft Gin, 3in rise ; entrance 2s; first prize 20s, sec-, ond 10s. 12. Youths' Race, handicap, 120 yards, 14 to 17 years; entrance 2s; first prize 20s, second 10s. 13. Chop Handicap, 18in logs; entrance 2s 6d, ace. 2s; first prize 50s, second 30s, third 10s. 14. 100 yds Handicap; entrance 2s, ace. 2s; first prize 40s, second 20s, third 10s. 35. Hop, Step and Jump Handioap; entrance 2s; first prize 20s, second 10s. 36. Putting the Shot, handicap, 161bs; entrance 2s; first prize 20s, second 10s. 17. 220 yds Handicap; entrance 2s, ace. 2s • first prize 40s, second 20s, third 10s. 18. Married Women's Race, handicap, 75yds; trophies. 19. Married Men's Race, handicap, 75yds; entrance Is; trophies. 20. Half-mile Handicap; entrance 2s, ace. 2s; first prize 40s, second 20s, third 10s. 21. High Jump Handicap; entrance 2s; first prize 20s, second 10s. 22. Committee Race; trophies. (Gold medal for highest aggregate points presented by Club.) PIPING AND DANCING COMPETITIONS. —Dancing.— 1. Highland Fling; entrance 2s 6d; first prize 40s, second 20s, third 10s. 2. Sword Dance; entrance 2s 6d; first prize 40s, second 20s, third 10s. . 3. Irish Jig; entrance 2s 6d; first prize 40s, second 20s, third 10s. 4. Sea in Triubhas; entrance 2s 6d; first prize 40s, second 20s, third 10s. 5. Sailors' Hornpipe ; entrance 2s 6d; first prize 40s, second 20s, third 10s. —Piping.— 1. Pibroobs; entrance 2s 6d; first prize 40s, second 20s, third 10s. 2. Strathspeys and Reels; entrance 2s 6d; first prize 40s, second 20s, third 10s. 3. Marches; entrance 2s 6d; first prise 40s, second 20s, third 10s. (Special prize for best Scotch Reel Dancer, presented by W. S. Harvey); gold medal presented by Weber Highland Society for most points gained in these competitions. Nominations for events 3, 7, 8, 9, 12, 13, 14, 17, 20, with fees and performances for the past two ' years, must reach the Secretary not later than February 12, noon. Nominations not accompanied by fees will'be disregarded. Committee reserve the right to re-handicap. Handicaps wili be published on Monday, February 14, 1910. Performances of the past two years must be sent with nomination. If no performances during that time, the last three. Nomination forms may be obtained from the Secretary. The Committee reserve the right to substitute or alter events or prizes on programme. Athletic events under N.Z.A.U. A SPECIAL COACH will leave the Dannevirke - Herbertville Coaching Company's Stables, Dannevirke, on the morning of the Sports, and will return to Dannevirke the same evening. Special Return Fare: Competitors ss, non-comnetitors 7s 6d. ADMISSION TO GROUND:— Adults Is. Children 6d; Member's Ticket, admitting lady and family under 12 years of age, ss. Horse Paddock, each horse, Is. REFRESHMENTS ON THE GROUND. BALL IN THE EVENING. J. H. RICHARDS, Secretary. F. W. (Medallist and First-class Certificates City and Guilds of London Institute.) PLUMBER, GASFITTER AND DAIRY EXPERT, Maine Street, Dannevirke. A PLUMBING, GASFITTING, HOT WATER, ELECTRIC BELLS, TINSMITHING, Eta Drain Work Undertaken. Estimates and Advice Free. Telephone No. 171. PUT YOUR BUSINESS THROUGH Thb N.Z. EXPRESS CO., Ltd. Thh N.Z. EXPRESS CO., Ltd. (Established 1867), ~1 ENERAL CARRIERS, Baggage, ■>J[ Shipping, Customs, and Express Forwarding Agents. Head office: Crawford at., Dunedin. BRANCHES: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurck, Dunedin, Oamarn, Gore, Inver car gill, Lyttelton, Palmerston N., New Plymouth, and Wanganui. DANNEVIRKE AGENTS: H. DRSNKWATER AND SON.