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Manawatu Standard, Volume XLI, Issue 8196, 30 January 1907, Page 3

SIXTH ANNUAL GATHERING OF THE SPORTS CLUB. SATURDAY. 16th MARCH, 1907. Cotnrn i ttee : Messrs C. H. Tarrant, M. O'Reilly, S. Avery, J. McLean, J. Boyce, J. Lissettee, R. T. Sanson, E. A. Bennett, B. K. Bennett, E. H. Rogers, J. Richardson, S. J. Sanson, J. Iveliy. Handicapper: Mr J. Coilingwood. Treasurer: Mr M. O'Reilly. PROGRAMME. —To Start at Noon. 1. Maiden Race, 150 yards.—First, 20s; second, ss. Entrance fee, ls6d. 2. Maiden Hunters' Competition.' — Minimum weight, 12s. First trophy, 635; second trophy, 21s. Entrance fee, ss. 3. Sc. Patrick's Handicap, 100 yards.—First, 635; second, 20s; third, ss. Nomination, 2s; acceptance, Is 6d. 4. Bicvclo Handicap, one mile. — First, 425; second, 10s 6d. Nomination, Is 6d ; acceptance, Is. _ 5. Ladies' Bracelet Handicap, 120 yards.-—Competitors to be nominated by ladies. First, bracelet valued 84s ; second, trophy 21s. Nomination, 2s 6d; acceptance, 2s. 6. Pony Jumping, 14.2 and under. —First trophy, 425; second trophy, 21s. Entrance fee, 3s. 7. Boys' Race, under 15 years. — First, 10s; second, ss. Entrance fee, 6d. 8. One Mile Handicap.—First, 80s; second, 20s; third, ss. Nomination 2s; acceptance, 2s. 9. St. Patrick's Handicap, *2\j yards.—First, 03s; second, 20s; third, ss. Nomination, 2s; acceptance, Is 3d. 10. Awahuri Wheel: Handicap, two miles. — First, 100s; second. 20s, third, ss. Nomination, 3s; acceptance, 2s. 11. Half-mile Handicap.— I* irst, 60s; second, 20s; third, ss. Nomination, 2s; acceptance, Is. 12. Hunters' Leaping Competition (open). — Minimum weight, 12st. Total prizes, £23. First, 16Ss and cup valued £10 10s; second trophy, 635; third trophy, 21s. Entrance fee, 10s. 13. Chain Stepping Competition.— First trophy, 15s. Post entry, Is. 14. St. Patrick's Handicap, 440 vards.—First, 635; second, 20s; third, ss. Nomination, 2s; acceptance, Is od. . 15. Bicycle Handicap, half-mile. First, 425: second, 10s 6d. Nomination, 2s; acceptance, Is 6d. 16. Consolation Handicap, 100 yards.—First, 20s; second, ss. Entrance, Is. 17. Consolation Bicycle Handicap, one mile. —First, 21s ; second, os. Entrance, Is. CONDITIONS. Nominations for all events, except Nos. 1, 7, 13, 16 and 17, close with the Secretary, at Awahuri, on March 9th. Past two years performances to be sent in with nomination. If no performance for two years, the last three performances to be sent in. All Cycling Events to be run unaer the New Zealand League of Wheelmen's Rules. All Running Events run under the N.Z. Athletic Union Rules. Competitors must appear in proper costume. . The Committee reserve tue_ right of re-handicapping any competitor. Handicaps will appear in all newspapers in the district. Nominations must be accompanied with the necessary fees. ADMISSION ... ONE SHILLING. J. COLLING WOOD, Secretary. jp OH ANGINA gPORTS 1 (Affiliated with the New Zealand Athletic Union.) NINTH ANNUAL MEETING. To be held in Messrs Russell Bros.' Paddock, Raumai, ON MONDAY, 18tli MARCH, 1907, To s-tart at 11 a.m. 1. Boys' Race. —For boys 14 years and nndov. First prize, trophy ; second, trophy; entrance free. 2. Open Creamery Trot (Saddle). — For bona lido milk carters that have delivered milk for not less than three months proviotis to the day of Sports. First prize, 60s; second, 10s; entrance 3s 6d. _ 3. 100 Yards Handicap.—iUrst prize, 255; second, ss; entrance Is 6d. 4. Novelty Race Addition. —First prize, 30s; second, 10s; entrance 2s. 5. 440 Yards Handicap.—First prize, 40s; second, 10s; entrance 2s 6. Maiden's Hunters Competition, weight list. —First prize, £o 10s; second, 20s; entrance 6s. 7. Novelty Race, Lead, Trot, and Gallop.—First prize, 30s; second, 10s ; entrance 2s. 8. 220 Yards Handicap, Flat.—First prize, 40s; second, 10s; entrance 2s 9. Trotting Handicap (Saddle). —A sweepstake of 2s 6d with £4 added ; the second horse to receive 20s from the stakes; entrance ss. 10. Novelty Race, needle threading. -—First prize, 30s; second, 10s; entrance 2s. 11. Girls' Race, 14 years and under.—First prize, trophy; second, trophy ; entrance free. 12. Ladies' Race.—First prize, trophy ; second, trophy; entrance free. 13. Hunters' Competition, weight list.—First prize, £10 10s; second, £2; entrance 12s. 14. Dummy Race.—First prize, 30s ; second, 10s; entrance 2s. 15. Novelty Race, Apple Bobbing.— First prize, 30s; second, 10s ; entrance 2s: 16. Tug of War on Horseback, four men aside. —First prize, 40s; second, 10s; entrance, Is per man. 17. Tug of. War (local), ten men aside. —First prize, 60s; entrance Is per man. Weight guessing competition. Brass Band in attendance. Hot water supplied free. Admission to Ground :—Adults Is ; Children under 12 6d; Horse Is. Entries close with the Secretary half an hour before each event, with the exception of Nos. 3, 5, and S, nominations for which close with the Secretary, or A. Bell, handicapper, on March 11th. H. W. OLIVER, Secretary, MY friend writes mo from the Exhibition: "Colds very prevalent. Everybody curing them witl ; Universal Cold Cure. At all ehem ists, la 6d."