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Greymouth Evening Star, 26 February 1927, Page 1

AMUSEMENTS. •TOWN HALL TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT The best known Cowboy Story ever written, and read by millions: “CHIP OF THE FLYING U.” “CHIP OF THE FLYING U.” B. M. Bower’s famous story. Featuring Hoot Gibson, the most popular of all cowboy screen stars. Usual Prices. OPERA HOUSE SUNDAY NIGHT. A Great Metro-Goldwyn Attraction“CHEAPEß TO MARRY” “CHEAPER TO MARRY” With Lewis Stone, Conrad Nagel, Marguerite De La Motte. She bargained with society—then life collected payment. The daring stage play is now a vitally interesting film. TOWN HALL MONDAY MONDAY “STING OF THE LASH,” Starring Pauline Frederick. Adapted from the Great Western Story by Harvey W. Gates ST. PATRICK’S DAY. Q«PORTS J>ROGRAMME. —First Race 1.30 p.m.— Children’s Events for Boys and Girls from under 7 to under 14 years. Secondary Schools’ Relay Races. Adult Races —First race about 3 p.m. Numerous Side Shows. H Miles Youths’ Cycle Race (under 17 vears). Entrv 1/-. Prizes: Ist £l. 2nd 5/-. One Mile Youths’ Cycle Race Linder 15 years). Entry fid. Prizes 10/- and 5/-. Half-mile Boys’ Cycle Race (under 13 years). Entry free. Prizes: 7/6 and 2/6. Hibernian Handicap. 75yds. Entry 6d. Trophy. Stepping a Distance. Entry 1/-. Prizes 10/- and 5/-. Potato Race (men). Entry 6d. Prizes 7/6 and 2/6. Nail Driving (men). Entry 1/-. Prizes 10/- and 5/-. Nail Driving (women). Entry free, prizes 10/- and 5/-. Ladies’ Race, under 21 years 50 yards. Entry free. Prizes 15/- and 5/-. Married Ladies’ Race. Entry free. Prizes 15/- and 5/-. Men’s Sack Race, 75 yards. Entry 1/-. Prizes 10/- and 5/-. Irish Jig Dancing. Boys and Girls under 16 years. Entry free. Prizes £1 and 10/-. ' Hitting the Turk’s Head in a minute — Entry 6d, men and women. Prizes 10/- and 5/-. Penny Pop Races for the Wee Dots. Bost Decorated Car moving in procession. Ist Prize £l, 2nd 10/-. Best Decorated Bicycle in Procession. Prizes 10/- and 5/-. (These will be judged on entrance to the ground). P. BLANCHFIELD, Hon. Sec.

J£OTUKU IMPORTS —held on — KOTUKU SCHOOL GROUND, SATURDAY, MARCH 26, 1927. Patron: J. F. Jack, Esq.; President: G. Jack, Esq.; Handicapper: Rex. Fitzgerald, Esq.; Starter: D. Moffatt, Esq.; Judges: Messrs Heeney, Jones and Wilson; Timekeepers: Kim Williams, Esq, and E. Perkins, Esq. PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Handicap Chop, 12in. log. Nom. 3/-; Accept. 2/-. Ist £3, 2nd 30/-, 3rd 10/-. 2. Underhand Handicap Chop, 14in. log. Nom. £1; Accept. 5/-. Ist £25 and Gold Medal donated by Mr. J. Anisey and Axe presented by Plumb Axe Co., 2nd £7, 3rd £3. ~ Upright Handicap Chop, 12in. log. Nom. 15/-; Accept. 5/-. Ist £2O and Axe presented by Plumb Axe Co., 2nd £5, 3rd £2. 4. Handicap Saw (two cuts), 15in. log. Nom. 10/-; Accept. 5/-. Ist £l2 and two Symonds Racing Saws donated by W. J. Costello (J. Chambers and Sons agents), 2nd ,£4, 3rd £2. 5. Single Handed Saw Handicap, 15in. log. Nom. 3/-; Accept. 2/-. Ist £4, 2nd £l, 3rd 10s. All Red Pine logs. First, second and third places in heats qualify for finals. Patron’s Gold Medal will be presented to competitor gaining most points in Chopping and Sawings events, Maiden Chop not'included. Points: Ist 3, 2nd 2, 3rd 1. Several other events will take place during the day. Post entry. First event, will take place at 12 o’clock sharp. NOMINATIONS close March 9, and Handicaps published March 19. CONDITIONS. Nomination fees must accompany all nominations. Nominations addressed to the Secretary, Kotuku, accompanied by past two years’ performances (if no performances in last two years then the last three starts). All nominations and performances must be in writing, otherwise will not be accepted. Chopping and Sawing Events under the Rules of the N.Z. Athletic, Cycling and Axemen’s Union. The decision of the Committee will in all cases be final and not amenable to action by law. The Committee may add to, delete from or postpone the programme if deemed necessary. Competitors and officials only will be admitted inside the sports arena. The Committee reserve the right to re-handicap any competitor on the day. Axemen and Sawyers must produce Registration Tickets or pay registration fee before starting. Fees charged are: Season ending July 31, 2/6; for day of sports only, 1/-. No axe or saw cut will be allowed on logs. Refreshments will be obtainable on the ground. Admission to grounds: Cents 2/-, Ladies 1/-. Arrangements made for the Christ church bound Express to stop at Kotuku. s - A GRAND BALL will be held in the evening. J. BUTCHER, Secretary.