ASHHURST ATHLETIC CLUB.

Manawatu Standard, Volume XL, Issue 7791, 16 March 1904, Page 3

ASHHURST ATHLETIC CLUB.

MONSTER ATHLETIC GATHERING. To be held on the ASHHURST RACECOURSE, (By Mnd permission of the Ashhurst Racing Club)/ " EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 4th, 1904.. OFFICE-BEARERS.- . President, J. H. Vincent, Esq. ; Vico-Presidents, Messrs T. Kimmer, W. McKittrick ; Committee, Messrs A. Lawrence, S. Ingram, i "VV. Smith, O. Theesman, G-. H. Smith, Jas. Boyd, W. Bowerbank, S. Keys, L. G-ormly ; Judges, Messrs G. S. Rumble, T. Grammer, C. Petersen, W. Cornforth : starter, Mr W. McKittrick ; Timekeeper, Mr yr. p. Olderhardt ; handicapper, Mr E. Evans. PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Race, 150 yards ; Ist prize, 25s ; 2nd, us ; post entry 2s. 2. Boys' Race, under 16, . 100 yards ; Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, 5s ; post entry Is. ASHHURST HANDICAP, three events, 100, 220 and 400 yards ; Ist prize for each event, £2 10s ; 2nd, 10s ; 3rd, 5s ; nominations, 5s ; acceptance each event, 2s. 3. Ist event Ashhurst Handicap. 4. Hop, step. and. jump Handicap ; Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd, os ; nomination, Is ; acceptance, Is. 5. Half-Mile Bicycle Handicap • Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, 10s ; 3rd, 5s ; nomination, 2s ; acceptance 2s. 6. Handicap. Hurdle Race, 220 yards, over 1O flights of hurdles 3ft 6in high ; Ist prize, £2 10s ; 2nd, 10s ; 3rd, os ; nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 2s. 7. Ashhurst Handicap, 2nd event 440 yards. S. One Mile Bicycle Race Handicap ; Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, 10s ; 3rd, 5s ; nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 2s. 9. Married Ladies' Haee, 75 yards, Ist prize, trophy. 10. ITalf-Milc Handicap ; Ist prize, £3 10s ; 2nd, £1 ; 3i'd, "lOs ; nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 3s. 11. Running High Jump Handicap--Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd, 10s ; nomination, Is ; acceptance, Is. 12. Ashhurst Handicap, third event ; 220 yards. 13. Bandsmen's Race, 150 yards ; Ist prize, trophy. 14. Sapk Hurdle Race Handicap, 50 yards ; Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, 5s ; post entry Is. 15. Two Mile Bicycle Handicap • Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, £1 ; 3rd] 10s ; nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 2s. 16. One Mile Handicap ; Ist prize £4; 2nd, £i ; 3 rc i ; lOs ; nomination, 3s ; acceptance, 3s. 17. Local Bicycle Race Handicap 2 miles ; Ist prize, 25s ; 2nd, cs ; nomination, Is ; acceptance, Is ; boundary 5 mile J' aclius ol Ashhlirst Post Office. 18. Members' Race, 100 yards, handicap ; Ist prize, trophy. CONDITIONS. Points prize for Ashhurst Handicap—Trophy presented by T. Rimmer, Esq. ; points to count : Firsts i>, seconds 3, thirds 2. Nominations for events No. 3, 4 5 6 7 8, 10, 11, 12, 15, IG, 17 close on. Wednesday 23rd March, at S p.m. with the secretary, and must be accompanied by the necessary .fees and a statement of performances for the last two years, if no performances during that period, last three performances. In open events there are to be three starters or no second prize, no third prize unless six starters. All protests to be lodged with the Secretary within five minutes of finish of race accompanied by 5s which amount is to be forfeited if the protest is deemed frivilous. Handicaps will be declared on TUESDAY, March 29th. The whole of the events will be conducted under the rules of the FeilcHng Athletic Club. . Ashhurst Band in, Attendance. Prizes and toys for the children distributed during the day. Sport and amusement for all. First race to start punctually at 12 noon. Admission to ground Is, children 6d, under six free. LOUIS GORMLY. •Secretary.