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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXX, Issue 439, 20 October 1908, Page 4

JjWXTON ATHLETIC’ CLUB EIGHTH ANNUAL SPORTS MEETING. To be belli in Victoria Park, Foxton. KING’S BIRTHDAY, Monday, Novkmukr 9th, 11(08, Sports conducted under the Rules of N.Z. Athletic Union and N.Z. League of Wheelmen. OFFICERS. Patkon J. Stevens, Esq., M.P. Piiesidunt; B. G. Gower, E>q., (Mayor) Vice-Presidents: Drs Mandl an V. l ■. ms, Messrs E. Newman, W. J. White, 0. Gardner, Geo. Gray, 0. Robinson, F. W. Frankland, C. E. Bird, J. K. Hornhlow, S. Messena, and Geo. Coley. Hon. Seobetaey; Mr P. D. Whibley. Hon. Tkeahuhek: Mr E. Healey.. Committee : Messrs P. T. Robinson, P. M. Page, P. Woods, W. Gordon, K. Baker, R. Hynes, J. Gillies, J. W. Rough, M. Perrean. 11. Watson, W. Cook, and J. Jilletl. Make bus : Tlic Committee Judges : Messrs B. G. Gower, R. Baillie, G. Phillips, P. Hcnnessy, .M Walker, C. Collins, W. Barber, J. K. ilor.iblow and Dr. Adams. Audi ion i: Messrs G. W. Morgan and W. Adams. Handicapper : Mr J. Collingwood. Stahtee, Mr E E. Smith. Assistant Starter, Mr L. W. Wilson. Timekeepers, Messrs Re H. Bright and H. Carter. OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. 1. Local Bike Race, 1 mile. Ist prize, Mr M. H. Walker’s trophy, value £3 2s ; 2nd, Mr Patterson’s, value 10s (id. Entrance 2s (id. 2. Maiden Race, 150 yards. Ist prize, Mr C H. Collins’s trophy, value 30s, 2nd Mr Bullard’s, value 10s 6d. Post entry Is Od. 3. Bov’s Bike Race (local), under 18, 1 mile. Ist prize, Mr Bradley’s trophy, value £1 7s 6d, 2nd, trophy value 10s 6d. Post entry Is. 4. FOXTON GRAND HANDICAP, three distances, 440, 220 and 100 yards. Ist prize fur each distance, 80s ; 2nd, 30s ; 3rd 10s. Points prize aggregate, points to count 5, 3 and 2. Ist prize, M. R. 11. Bright’s Gold Medal, value £2 2s, 2nd Mr Ball’s trophy, value £1 Is. In addition to the abo' r c a special prize (a beautiful trophy, value £ls 15s), presented by Messrs Stevens, Easton and Austin, will be given to the competitor first gaining 20 points. (N.B Tins will be the first year that this valuable trophy has been competed for). Entrance each distance 4s. 5. The Foxton Wheel Race, 2 miles. Ist prize, £lO ; 2ud, £3 ; 3rd £l, Entrance 10s. 0. Girls Race (local) under 14. Ist prize, Dr. Adams special, £1 Is ; 2nd Mr Betty’s trophy, value 10s (id. Entrance free. 7. One Male Bike Race. Ist prize, £3; 2nd, £2; 3rd, £l. Entrance 3s. 8. Hale Mile Running. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £l. Entrance ss. 9. Youths District Race, 440 yards (under 18;. Ist prize Mr G. Stiles trophy, value £2 2s ; 2nd, Mr Page’s value £1 Is. Rost entry 2s. 10. Schools Relvv Race, h mile Teams of six to be nominated by the Headmaster, prize 6 Silver Medals, value 10s (id each. Ent ranee free. 11. Married Women’s Rice (local). Ist prize, £ ton best coal, delivered, pre sented by Mr H. Coley. Entrance free. 12. 300 Yards Flat I t prize, Mr Pcrreaii’s trophy, value £3 3' ; 2nd, Mr Levett’s, value £1 Is. Entrance, 3s. 13. Flax Spreading Competition. Ist prize, Mr R. H. Barber’.-, U 22 Entrance 2s (id. 14. Boot Race Ist prize, Dr. Mancll’s £1 Is. Post entry Is. 15. 11 Mile Bike Race. Ist prize £5 ; 2nd, £2 10s ; 3rd £l. Entrance ss. l(i. One Mile Running; Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2 10s ; 3rd, £l. Entrance ss. 17. Wrestling (Cumberland style) under 18. Ist prize, Medal. Post entry Is. 18. Haka And Poi Dance Competition. Special Prizes. 19. Forced Handicap, 150 yards. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £T. Entrance winners (compulsory), 3s; losers (optional), 2s. 20. Guessing Competition (on the ground). Ist prize, Mr W. J. White’s trophy, value £2 2s. Entrance 6d. A Gold Medal, value £2 2s, presented by Mr H. Carter, will be given to the competitor gaining most points in Bicycle Races during the day. First race tc start at 11.30 a.m. sharp Races for children throughout the day NOMINATIONS, accompanied by 2s on each event, close with the Secretary, Foxton, and M. R. W. Armil. 51 Lambton Quay, Wellington, on Monday, October 20, at 10 p in., for events, 1,4, 5,7, 8, 10,12,13, 15 and 16. HANDICAPS will appear on or about November 2nd. ACCEPTANCES close on (be ground 30 minutes before the advertised time of stardng each event. Entry forms can be obtained from the Secretary. Special trains from Feilding and Palmerston North. A special tram will run from Pukenui and Sanson. Trains will stop at ground. Refreshment Booth on the Ground. Band in attendance. Grand Concert in Evening. Programmes can be obtained on application to the Secretary. Admission to ground ; Adults Is, Children under 12 half-price. FRANK D. WHIBLEY, Hon. Sec., Foxton. COVERSI COVERS! WHY not cover your Cows, when you can get Covers from io/6 each, at W. BULLARD’S. Also Horse Covers trom 17/6 I have in stock— FOOTBALLS, HOCKEY BALLS, STICKS AND SHIN PADS. To arrive—A large stock o English SADDLES AND BRIDLES, Whips, Spurs, Tennis Racquets and’ Balls, Gladstone Bags, Hampers and For m mteaux, at W. BULLARDS, SADDLER AND IIARNESSMAKER. Main Street, Foxton.