FIFTEENTH Annual Meeting OF THE OROUA DOWNS SPORTS CLUB. To l>o held on Mr. O. Borg’s Grounds, Oroua Downs, on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 18th, 1931. At 10.45 a.m. PROGRAMME: J. MAIDEN PONY LEAPING, 14.2 and under. Ist 3 guineas, 2nd 1 guinea. Entrance 5/-. 2. 100yds. MAIDEN RAGE. Trophies £1 and 10/-. Entrance '2/-. 3. MAIDEN HUNTERS’ COMPETITION, 11 stone and over. Ist 4 guineas, 2nd 2 guineas, 3rd 1 guinea. Entrance 7/0. 4. OPEN PONY LEAPING, 14.3 and under. Ist 4 guineas, 2nd 30/-, 3rd 10/-. Entrance 0/-. 5. 100yds. OPEN. Trophies 2 guineas and 15/-. Entrance 2/-. <>/ OPEN HUNTERS’ COMPETITION, 11.7 and over. Ist: Cup and 5 guineas cash, 2nd 3 guineas, 3rd .1 guinea. Entrance 15/--7. WALK AND TROT, II miles; II chains walk. Ist 3 guineas, 2nd .1 guinea. Entrance 5/-. 8. APPLE BOBBING RACE. Ist 2 guineas, 2nd 10/0. Entrance 2/0. 9. POLO. BENDING. COMPETITION. Ist 1 guinea, 2nd 10/0. Entrance 2/0. 10. LEAPING COMPETITION. Steeplechase style, 11 stone and over. Ist: Cup donated by J. Nathan and Co., and 2 guineas, 2nd 3 guineas, 3rd 1 guinea. Entrance 10/-. 31. 220yds. HANDICAP. Trophies : Ist 2 guineas, 2nd 1 guinea, third 10/0. Entrance 2/-. 12. NOVELTY TROT, 11 miles. Ist 3 guineas, 2nd 1 guinea. Entrance 5/-. 13. NOVELTY JUMP. Oranges on plate. Ist 30/-, 2nd 10/-. Entrance 2/G. 14. WALK, TROT AND GALLOP. Ist 2 guineas, 2nd 10/0. Entrance 3/-. 15. THREAD - THE - NEEDLE. Once round. 1 guinea each, lady and gent. Entrance 2/0. 10. 440yds. HANDICAP. Ist 2 guineas, 2nd 1 guinea, 3rd 10/0. Entrance 2/-. 17. WALK AND GALLOP. Ponies 14/3 and under. Ist 2 guineas, 2nd 1 guinea. Entrance 3/-. IS. TILTING AT THE RING. Ist 1 guinea, 2nd 10/0. Entrance 2/0. 19. MEMBERS' RACE. Trophies: First and second. Entrance free. HIGH LAND DANCING. To start at 12.30 p.m. HIGHLAND FLING (12 years and under). Ist .10/0, 2nd 5/-. Entrance 1/-. Sll FAUNT REUBIIS (12 years and under). Ist 10/0, 2nd 5/-. Entrance 1/-. SWORD DANCE (12 years and under). Ist 10/0, 2nd 5/-. Entrance 1/-. IRISH JIG (12 years and under). Ist 10/0, 2nd 5/-. Entrance 1/-. HORNPIPE (12 years and under). Ist 10/0, second 5/-. Entrance 1/-. SWORD DANCE (Hi years and under). Ist 15/-, 2nd 5/-. Entrance 1/-. HIGHLAND FLING (10 years and under). Ist 15/-, 2nd 5/-. Entrance 1/-. IRISH JIG (10 years and under). Ist 15/-, 2nd 5/-. Entrance I/-. HORNPIPE (10 years and under). Ist 15/-, 2nd (5/-. Entrance 1/-. HIGHLAND FLING (10 years and under). Ist 10/0, 2nd 5/-. Entrance 1/-. HIGHLAND FLING (Open). Ist 1 guinea, 2nd 10/0. Entrance 1/-. All Post Entry. Prize Money donated by J. J. Goodwin, Esq. Judge for Highland Events: Mr. J. D. Bulnier, Ashhurst. Piper: Mr. McLeod, Feilding. BA BY SHOW. For babies 0 months and under; 0 months to .12 months; 12 months to 18 months. Trophies. Entrance 1/-. PILLOW FIGHTS. Prize money £2 10/-, donated by Mr. McDowell, Oroua Downs. Entrance 1/-. SHEEP GUESSING. Prize: Sheep. Entrance 1/-. CHAIN STEPPING. Trophies: 15/and 5/-. Measurements taken at 4 p.m. Entrance 1/-. RACES FOR CHILDREN. All ages. Entrance free. All Events post entry. Competitors when nominating must send in their results of the last two performances. All Athletic Events will he under the rules of the N.Z.A.A.A. No entry will be accepted unless accompanied by the Entrance Fees. AFTERNOON TEA 1/6 OBTAINABLE ON GROUNDS. HORSE FEED FREE. HOT WATER FREE. Accommodation will he provided lor Competitors with horses coming from a distance if the Secretary he no tilled two days previous to the Sports. Phone 93J Foxtou. ADMISSION 1/6. SCHOOL CHILDREN FREE. VEHICLES I/-. DANCE IN THE EVENING ADMISSION 3/-. LADIES 2/-. LARKIN’S ORCHESTRA. FREE BUS TO DANCE FROM FOXTON. (OFiFICLLL'S FOR MEETING. Handicapper for Foot Events: G. VVatson, Esq.; Judge: John Gamcron, Esq.; President: J. Q. Cameron, Esq.; Vice-Presidents: Messrs G. A. Burling, A. Jamieson, F. C. Raikes, E. Conlan, E. Christensen, O. Berg. R. GATES, Secretary. ERADO will remove that ink stain for you. Obtainable at Manawatu Herald Office. 2/6 bottle.
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Manawatu Herald, Volume LII, Issue 4580, 17 March 1931, Page 4
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