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Bush Advocate, Volume XXII, Issue 60, 12 March 1910, Page 2

rAHARAHARA ATHLETIC SOCIETY. THIRD ANNUAL MEETING. To be held in the PAPATAWA DOMAIN, MARCH 17 (ST. PATRICK'S DAY). OFFICIALS: Patron, Dr P. H. Mules; president, G. J. Goldfinch, Esq.; vice-presi-dents, Messrs E. Jenson, J. Bradley, J. Dickens, J. Galloway, W. J. Miller, J. S. Nelson, R. Charmley., T. Hughes, J. Murray and E. Harding; handicappers, Messrs E. Harding and E. Grinlinton; starter, Mr A. Rosenberg; judges athletic events, J. Murray, M. O. Grainger and A. Kirkpatrick; judge of horse events, Mr G. Peebles; timekeeper, Mr F. M. Kenney. PROGRAMME. 1. 100 Yards Handicap, Boys' Race. —lst Mr H. Stace's trophy value 10s 6d, 2nd ss; entry Is. 2. Quoit Tournament, handicap.— Ist 10s, 2nd ss; entrance Is. 3. Single Women's Race.—lst Mr Gal'braith's trophy value 10s 6d, 2nd ss; entrance free. 4. 75 Yards Handicap.—lst £3, 2nd 30s; entry 4s. 5. High Jump Handicap.—lst 20s, 2nd Mr Curry's trophy value 10s 6d; entrance 2s. 6. 220 Yards Handicap.—lst 40s, 2nd Messrs Dalgety and Company's trophy value 21s; entrance 2s 6d. 7. Married Women's Race.—lst Messrs Crowe and Bliss' trophy value 8. 440 Yards Handicap.—lst 40s, 2nd 20s; entry 2s 6d. 10s 6d, 2nd ss. 9. 880 Yards Handicap.—lst 50s,< 2nd 20s; entry 3s. 10. Platting the Shot Handicap.— Ist 15s, 2nd 7s 6d ; entry Is 6d. 11. Old Men's Race Handicap.—lst Messrs Reid and Bly's trophy value 10s 6d, 2nd ss. 12. Chain Stepping Competition.— Ist 20s, 2nd Mr Dyer's trophy value 10s 6d; entrance Is. 13. Climbing Greasy Pole.—lst 10s, 2nd 5s ; entrance Is. 14. Tilting at the Ring.—lst los, 2nd ss; entrance Is 6d. 15. Maiden Hunters' Competition. ■ —lst 60s, 2nd 30s; entrance 7s 6d., Over' such jumps as the committee may prescribe. Open. to horses that have never won a jumping event at the time, of starting at any sports, A. and P. show, or race meeting. All horses to carry not less than list. 16. Greasy Pig Race.—lst pig; entry 6d. 17. Forced Handicap.--Ist 20s, 2nd 10s; winners 2s, losers Is. 18. Sheep Guessing Competition.— Ist fat sheep, 2nd ss. Mr Cottress gives a trophy as points prize to the winner of most events numbered 4, 6, 8, 9 and 17. All events (athletic) will be conducted under the rules of the N.Z. Athletic Union. Nominations with requisite amount of fees for events numbered 4, 6, 8, 9 and 15 must be in the hands of the secretary not later than MONDAY, March 10, together with record of performances at the last three meetings, giving details of handicaps allowed, and name of scratch man. All other events are post entries, except Maiden Hunters' Competition. The prizes at this meeting will be awarded subject to list of performances sent in with nominations being strictly correct. In all running events competitors must be attired in suitable costumes, viz., jersey (sleeved to elbow), and loose drawers or trvmks. Three starters or no second prize. The attention of competitors for athletic events is drawn to rule 15 of constitution and 13 of regulations. All acceptances are free; handicaps will be declared as soon as possible after closing of entries. The handicapper reserves the right to re-handicap -the winner of any event after the handicaps are declared. Protests must be put in writing, and handed to the* secretary within 15 minutes after disputed event, accompanied with .a fee of ss, which will be forfeited should the protest be deemed frivolous. When an event is contested in more than two preliminary heats the first and second shall run in the final. _ If an event is contested in two preliminary heats, the first, second, and third shall run in the final. The Ruahine Brass Band will play selections during the day. Refreshment booth on the ground. The committee reserve the right to run the several events in any order they deem best. The Committee do not accept any responsibility whatever for any accidents incurred at the meeting. CRAND DANCE IN THE EVENING Member's ticket, price 5s may be had upon application to the secretary or any member of the committee admitting holder, lady and family under fourteen to grounds and entitling holder to a reduction of one-third on the ordinary entrance fees, reduced fees being assessed to the nearest sixpence. ADMISSION: Adults Is, children under 14, 6d. The grounds are situated within two miles of the Papatawa Railway Station by a splendid road. G. ENGLAND, Hon. Secretary. Postal address: Maharahara West. HAWKE'S BAY ACCLIMATISATION SOCIETY. THE FISHING SEASON will open on October 1, 1909, for all rivers within the district, and will close on April 30, 1910. Licenses can be obtained at all Money Order Post Offices within the Hawke's Bay, Waipawa and Patangata Counties; also from Messrs J. R. Ross and Co. (Napier), Mr A. H. Hill and J. T. Wilson (Dannevirke), Mr F.. M. Kenney (Woodville), Mr R. R. Groom (Ormondville), Mr J. Chilwill (Waipukurau), Mr L. Pratley (Waipawa), and 'Mr A. Hyde (Hastings). , The Society will give the sum of £2 2s, in addition to half the fine, to any one giving evidence enabling a conviction to be recorded against any person fishing without a license or out of season. C. A. FITZROY, Hon. Secretary. THE DANNEVIRKE PLUMBING WORKS Telephone 125. Opposite the Salvation Army Barracks, i A. O. MENEFY. SANITARY PLUMBING A SPECIALITY. ESTIMATES GIVEN. High Street. Dannevirke*