GENERAL NOTICES Mangatainoka A.A. Society FORTIETH GATHERING BOXING DAY SPORTS AU Profits Donated to Pahiatua Red Cross Funds. MANGATAINOKA DOMAIN Tuesday, Dec. 26th, 1939 Patron, Mr. E. A. Williams; President, Mr. \V. Pulton; Handicapper, Mr. A. J. Morgan; Starter, Mr. Errol Lott. . OFFICIAL PROGRAMME. To Start at 11.30 a.m. 1— Boys' Race, 100yds., under 11 years. First prize 5/-, -nd 2/6, 3rd 1/-. Entrance freo. 2 Girls’ Race, 100yds., under 11 years. First prize 5/-, 2nd 2/ti, 3rd 1/-. Entrance free. 3 President’s Handicap, 100yds. First prize value 50/-, 2nd 20/-. Entrance 2/*. 4 One Mile Cycle Race. First prize value 30/-, 2nd 15/-. Entrance 1/6. 3 —Half-mile Run Handicap. First prize value 30/-, 2nd 15/-. Entrance 1/6. 6 Cycle Race, 1 mile, B grade. First prize value 20/-, 2nd 10/-. Entrance 1/-. 7 Quinlan Memorial Cup Boys’ Race, 220yds. 12 years and under 16. First prize, late Mr. F. Piercey’s trophy, value 20/-, 2nd 10/-, 3rd 5/-. Post entry 1/-. 5 220 Yards Handicap. First prizo value 25-, 2nd 12/6. Entrance 1/6. 9 —Two Mile Cycle Race. First prize, value 30/-, 2nd value 15/-, 3rd 5/-. Entrance 1/6. IC—Ladies’ 100yds. First prize value £1 and trophy, 2nd 10/-. Entrance V-. 12— Two Mile Cycle Handicap, B grade. Mauri Bros, and Thomson Cup. Holder: S. M. Hunt. First prizo trophy value 30/-, 2nd 15/-, 3rd 5/-. Entrance 1/6. 13— One Milo Run Handicap. First prize value 40/-, 2nd 20/-, 3rd 5/-. Entrance 2/-. 14 — Three Mile Cycle Race. First prize value 40/-, 2nd 15/-, 3rd 5/-. Entrance 1/6. 13—440 Yards Handicap. First prize value 30/-, 2nd 15/-. Entrance 1/6. 17 —Local Cycle Race, 2 Miles. For competitors who have resided in Bush Rugby Union District for the past three months. First prize, R. Merric’s trophy 30/-, 2nd 10/-. Entrance 1/-. 15— Broad Jump. First prizo value 20/-, 2nd 10/-. Entrance 1/-. 19— Hop, Step and Jump. First prize value 20/-, 2nd 10/-. Entrance 1/-. 20— Five Mile Cycle Handicap. Trophy value 60/-,' 2nd 30/-, 3rd 10/-. Entrance 1/6. Points Prize.—For all running events —A handsome Cup donated by Messrs. Hughes and Cossar, Auckland. Points to count : Ist, six points; 2nd, three; 3rd, one. If a tie, merit of performance to count. Winner’s name to be placed on trophy which has to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals. Trophy to remain in possession of {Society until won outright. Present holder: J. P. Eastwood. PIPING EVENTS. To start at 11 a.m. These will be started promptly and competitors are asked to enter early. 1— Marches. First prize 30/-, 2nd 10/-, 3rd 5/-. Entrance 2/-. 2 Laments. First prize 30/-, 2nd 10/-, 3rd 5/-. Entrance 2/-. 3 Strathspeys and Reels. First prizo 30/-, 2nd 10/-, 3rd 5/-. Entrance 2/-. 4 ‘B 1 Grade Marches. First prize 20/-, 2nd 10/-. Entrance 1/-. DANCING EVENTS. To start at 12.30 p.m. 1— Highland Fling, under 10 years. First prize value 15/-, 2nd 5/-, 3rd 2/6. Entrance 6d. 2 Seantriubhas. uuder 12 years. First prize value 15/-, 2nd 5/-. Entrance 6d. 3 Highland Fling, under 14 years First prize value 15/-, 2nd 7/6. Entrance 6d. 4 Sword Dance, under 16 years. (Australian Glass Coy.’s Cup). Holder, H. Miller. First prize 20/-, 2nd 10/-, 3rd 5/-. Entrance. 1/-. 5 Highland Fling (Open). First prize value 20/-, 2nd 10/-. Entrance 1/-. 6 Sword Dance, under 12. First prize 10/-, 2nd 5/-. Entrance fld. 7 Highland Reel (Open). First prize value 20/-, 2nd 10/-, 3rd 5/-. Entrance 1/-. 8— Irish Jig, under 10. First prize value 15/-, 2nd 7/6. Entrance 6d. 9 Seantriubhas (Open). First prize valuable Crystal Jug and Glasses value 30/-, 2nd 10/-. Entrance 1/40—Hornpipe, under 16. First prizo value 20/-, 2nd 10/-. Entrance 1/-. —lrish Jig (Open). First prizo value 20/-, 2nd 10/-. Entrance 1/-. Entries for Piping and Dancing will be received at the Secretary’s Office on the ground. Competitors are asked to I enter early. CHOPPING COMPETITION. 11—Standing Chop Handicap (Open), 12in. block. First prize value 30/-, 2nd 20/-. Entrance 3/-. 16—Standing Chop Handicap (Open), 14in. block. First prize value £4, 2nd £2, 3rd £l. Entrance 4/6. Competitors not allowed to start without Starting Ticket. An Exhibition Jigger Chop will be given. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Nominations must be accompanied by cash or postal notes. No nomination will bo accepted on any account with- j out the proper entrance fee. Amateur Events under Rules of N.Z.A.A.A. and N.Z.A.C.A. Chopping Events under Rules of N.Z. Axemen's Association. All performances for the past two I years must be given. If no win for 1 wo years, four Jast performances must be given. Highland Events under Rules of Piping and Dancing Association of New Zealand (Inc.) In all Piping Events competitors are requested to supply the, judge with a manuscript of their music. Failure to do so may result in disqualification. In Piping and Dancing Competitions the last to enter to compete first. Competitors must produce registration card when entering. (Registrations can be made at the office.)
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Manawatu Times, Volume 64, Issue 280, 27 November 1939, Page 12
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