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Manawatu Times, Volume LV, Issue 7170, 18 March 1930, Page 5

FOURTEENTH Annual Meeting, Of the Oroua Downs Sports Club, To be held on Mr, 0. Grounds, OROUA DOWNS, on Wednesday, March 19,1930 at 11.0 a.m. . PROGRAMME: 1. Maiden Pony Leaping, 14.2 and under. Pirst Silver-mounted Bridle (presented by Messrs. Kidd, Mark & Hudson), and 2 guineas, 2nd 1 guinea. Entrance 5/-. 2. 100yds. Maiden Race. Trophies £1 10/- and 10/-. Entranee 2/-. 3. Maiden Hunters' Competition, 11 stone and over. Ist 5 guineas, 2nd 2 guineas, 3rd 1 guinea. Entrance 10/-. 4. Open Pony Leaping, 14.3 and under. Ist 5 guineas, 2nd 2 guineas. Entranco 7/6. . 5. 100yds. Open. Trophies 2 guineas and 15/-. Entrance 2/-. 6. Open Hunters’ Competition, 11-7 and over. First: Cup donated by J. F. McKelvie, Esq., and 5 guineas cash, 2nd 3 guineas, 3rd 1 guinea. Entrance 15/-. 7. Walk and Trot, li miles; 1$ chains ■walk. Ist 3 guineas, 2nd 1 guinea. Entrance 5/-. 8. Tug-o’-war. Five-a-side. £2 10/-. Entrance 2/-. 9. Apple Bobbing Race. Ist 2 guineas, 2nd 10/6. Entrance 2/6. 10. Polo Bending Competition. Ist 1 guinea, 2nd 10/6. Entrance 2/6. 11. Leaping Competition. Steeplechase style. First: Cup donated by J. Nathan and Co., and 2 guineas, 2nd 3 guineas, 3rd 1 guinea. Entrance 10/-. 12. 220yds. Handicap. Trophies: Ist 2 guineas, 2nd 1 guinea, 3rd . 10/6. Entrance 2/-. 13. Novelty Trot, li miles. Ist 3 guineas, 2nd 1 guinea. Entrance 5/-. . 14. Novelty Jump. Oranges on plate. Ist. 30/-, 2nd 10/-. Entranco 2/6. 15. Walk, Trot and Gallop. Ist 2 guineas, 2nd 10/6. Entrance 3/-. 16. Thread-the-Needle. Once round. 1 guinea' each lady and gent. Entrance 2/6. 17. 440yds. Handicap. Ist 2 guineas, 2nd 1 guinea, 3rd 10/6. Entrance 2/-. 18. Hunters’ Consolation. Catch weights. Ist 4 guineas, 2nd 30/-. Entrance 6/-. 19. Walk and Gallop. Ponies, 14.3 and under. Ist 2 guineas, 2nd 1guinea. Entrance 3/-. 20. High Jump. Trophies: 1 guinea and 10/6. Entrance 2/-. 21. Tilting at the Ring. Ist 1 guinea, 2nd 10/6. Entrance 2/6. • 22. Hop, Step and Jump. Trophies: 1 guinea and 10/6. Entrance 2/-. 23. Long Jump. Trophies: 1 guinea and 10/6. Entrance 2/-. 24. Members’ Race. Trophies: First

and second. Entrance free. Baby Show. Eor babies 6 months and under; 6 months to 12 months; 12 months to 18 months. Trophies. Entrance 1/-. Sheep Guessing. Prize: Sheep. Entrance 1/-. Chain Stepping. Trophies: 15/- and 5/-. Measurement taken at 4 pun. Entrance 1/-. Baces for Children. All ages. Entrance free. HIGHLAND EVENTS To Start At 1.45 p.m. PIPING —Amateurs: 1, Marches; 2, Strathspreys and -Keels. Prizes: Ist trophy £l/1/-, 2nd trophy 10/6 DANCING—(Prize money donated by Mr. J. J. Goodwin), 12 years and under: 1, Highland Pling; 2, Seann Truibhas; 3, Sword Dance; 4, Irish Jig; 5, Hornpipe. Prizes: Ist trophy 10/6, 2nd 5/-. . 16 years and under: 1, Sword Dance; 2. Highland Fling; 3, Irish Jig; A Hornpipe. Prizes: Ist trophy 15/-, 2nd 5/-. Entry 1/-. All events post entry. Competitors when nominating must send in their results of the last two performances. All athletic events will be 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 be provided for Competitors with horses coming from a distance if the Secretary be notified two days previous to the Sports. ’Phone 93J, Foxton. ADMISSION 1/6. School Children Free. Vehicles 1/-. DANCE IN THE EVENING. ADMISSION 3/-. LADIES 2/Larkin’s Orchestra. ■ FREE ’BUS TO DANCE- FROM FOXTON. R. GATES, . Secretary. 10/-, 3rd 5/-. 2. —220 yards Handicap, lst.lo/-, 2nd 10/-, 3fd 5/-. „ _ 3. —High Jump. Ist 15/-, 2nd 7/6, 3rd 5/-. 4. —Long Jump. Ist 15/-, 2nd 7/6, r 3rd 5/-. 5. —l4O Yards Relay Race. Ist 20/-, 2nd 10/-, 3rd 5/-. 6. —75 yards Handicap. 7to 10 years. Ist 15/-, 2nd 10/-, 3rd 5/-. Mr. W. Turner presents a Gold Medal for most points in events for boys. (Girls). 7. —IOO yards Handicap (under 15). Ist 15/-, 2nd 10/-, 3rd 5/-. 8. —75 yards Handicap (under 12). Ist 15/-, 2nd 7/6,; 3rd 5/-. 9. —Skipping Race, 100 yards Handicap. Ist 15/-, 2nd 7/6, 3rd 5/-. 10. —75 yards Handicap, 7to 10 years. Ist 15/-, 2nd 10/-, 3rd 5/-. 11. —Skipping Race, 75 yards Handicap. Ist 15/-, 2nd 10/, 3rd 5/-. Mr. N. D. Stubbs presents a Gold Medal for most points in events for girls. . \ Entry Fee 6d each event. Entries for all events (accompanied with age, standard and last three performances if any) close WEDNESDAY, April 9. Five Competitors or no first prize, six or no second prize, seven or no third’ prize. The Committee reserve the right to refuse any entry without assigning any reason for such refusal. Piping and Dancing starts at 11 a.m. sharp. Any competitor not at the Board when the bell rings will lose his or her place. GATES: Adults 1/-, Children under 12, 6d.- Stand: Adults 1/-, Children under 12, 6d. All Competitors to Pay at Gate. Motor Cars, 1/-. GRAND SCOTCH CONCERT In the Evening at the OPERA HOUSE. W. McKENZIE, Secretary, P.O. Box 186, Palmerston N.

“But,” protested the visitor, “in the guide you sent me it stated- that your hotel is only five minutes from the sea. If has taken me a good halfhour to reach the promenade.” “Ah,” rejoined the proprietor, “you’ve been walking. .We don’t cater foi- pedestrians.”