ELTHAM jyjONSTJvR gPORTS I\fEETING (Under auspices New Zealand Cycling and Athletic Union) TAUMATA PARK, ELTHAM. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18. To Commence at 12 o’clock. RUNNING EVENTS. I_lso Yards Maiden; Ist, 30/-; 2nd, 10/-. Nom. 1/6. 2 —loo Yards Handicap; Ist, ISO/-; 2nd, 40/-; 3rd, 22/6. Nom. 9/-. 3 220 Yards Handicap; Ist, 100/-; 2nd, 40/-; 3rd, 20/-. Nom. 5/-. 4 440 Yards Handicap; Ist, 100/-; 2nd, 40/-; 3rd, 20/-. Nom. 5/-. 5 gso Yards Handicap; Ist, 100/-; 2nd, 40/-; 3rd, 20/-. Nom. 5/-. Q —44o Yards Handicap; boys under 14 years. Ist, trophy valued 15/-; 2nd, trophy valued 7/6. CYCLING EVENTS. 1 — Half-mile Handicap; Ist, 60/-; 2nd, 30/-. Nom. 3/-. 2 One Mile Handicap; boys under 18 years; Ist, trophy valued 30/-; 2nd, trophy valued 15/-. Nom. 1/6 3 Two’ Mile Handicap; Ist, 100/-; 2nd, 50/-; 3rd, 20/-. Nom. 5/-. 4 Three Mile Handicap; Ist, 250/-; 2nd, 80/; 3rd, 30/-. Nom. 12/6. 5 Five Mile Handicap; Ist, 100/-; 2nd, 40/-; 3rd, 20/-. Nom. 5/-. No Acceptance Fee Entries close with the Secretary, Box 53, Eltham, on Februay 11th, 1926. Running Events: Performances for last two years or last four performances must be forwarded. Cycling Events: Performances for last"twelve races (or any). Handicaps will be advertised in the local papers on 0 r about February 15th, 1926. The Committee reserve the right to postpone Sports if necessary. H. TAYLOR, Secretary. \T7ATMATE HORTICULTURAL, AGRICULTURAL, PASTORAL, PRODUCE & INDUSTRIAL SOCIETY’S TWENTY-SIXTH ANNUAL SHOW. Will be held at the MANAIA RECREATION GROUNDS —on — WEDNESDAY. FEBRUARY 24, 1926. ■Classes for Pot Plants, Flowers, Vegetables, Fruit, Honey and Miscellaneous. COMPETITIONS. 1 Factory Horse (open to all); suitable for milk cart, capable of pulling up to 17cwt; to be shown in spring dray. Ist, gold medal and £1 Is; 2nd, 10s. 2 Utility Horse (open to all); to be shown in saddle. Ist, £2 2s; 2nd. 10s. 3 Best Gig Horse in harness (open to all with the exception of horses in training); pace, style and action. Ist, £2 2s; 2nd, 10s. 4 Best Pony, 12 hands and under, to be ridden by children under 14 years. Ist, 10s. 6d; 2nd, ss. 5 Best' Pony, 12 to 13 hands; to be ridden by children under 14 years. Ist, 10s 6d; 2nd, ss. 6 Best Pony, 13 to 14 hands, to be ridden by children under 1.4 vear3. Ist, 10si 6d; 2nd, ss. 7 Best Girl Rider in classes 4, 5 ad 6. Ist, 10s 6d. 8 Best Boy Rider in classes 4, 5 and 6. Ist, 10s 6d. 9 Pony Jumping, 14 hands and under, to be ridden by children 16 years and under; 5s sweepstake. 10 Maiden Jumping; for horses that have never won a competition; 5s sweepstake and £l Is. 11 Open Jumping Competition. Ist, £3 3s; 2nd, £1 Is. 12 Turning Competition for horses. Ist, £1 Is; 2nd, 10s.' 13 Stepping the Chain. Ist, £l. Cars—Admission to Ground, Is. Exhibits from Hawera may be forwarded by 10.15 a.m. ’bus. REFRESHMENTS ON GROUND AND BAND IN ATTENDANCE SPECIAL EVENING ENTERTAINMENT. All entries (except for competitions) close with the Secretary at 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, February 20till. Gift Auction Sale will be held in aid of Society’s Funds. V. H. HOBDAY, Secretary.
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Hawera Star, Volume XLV, 30 January 1926, Page 4
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