NORMANBY ATHLETIC CLUB.

Taranaki Daily News, Volume XXXXII, Issue 234, 28 November 1900, Page 4

NORMANBY ATHLETIC CLUB.

FOURTH ANNUAL MEETING TO BE EELB AT VICTORIA PARK, NORMANBY, ON BOXING DAY, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 26th. OFFICERS. Patrons: F. McGuire, Esq., M.H.E..A. B. Stewart, Esq. President: John Heslop, Esq. Vice-presidents: Messrs. A. J. Jury, Jos. Wilson, Jas. Grant, F. Dolan, Geo, H. Gibson, F. 8. Canning, T. Nicholas, B. B. Lenehan, W. A. Qnln, and W. Greig. Hon, Handicapper: J. Adamson.Bsq. Starter: F. Dolan, Esq. Judges: Messrs. J. Heslop and J. Grant. Clerk of Course: Mr. S. Dale. Protest Committee: Messrs. A. B, Stewart, F. S, Canning, and John Hay ward. General Committee: Messrs. G. V. Bate, 0. Paine, Hayward (2), K. Canning, B. Eowe, D. Stewart, F. Meredith, J. Kiddle, J. Towers, H. MoKoy, E. Exley, A. L. MoPhail, A. Vincent, Geo. Ayre. R. Handley, R. P. Glarkson. Secretary and Treasurer : Mr. E. J. Shrimpton. PROGRAMME. « a "2 r-t N (O S. 6. S. 1 MaidenßacelSOyds Handicap. Entrance 2s Gd 40 2 Boys' Race under 16 years, 220 yds Handicap. Entrance 6d 10 5 3 Club Handicap, 100 yds. Nomination Is; acceptance 2s Gd 60 15 5 4 Jump Handicap. Entrance Is Gd 20 5 5 Wrestling, Light Weight, under i list 71b, Cumberland. Entrance 3s 60 20 6 Olub Handicap, 220 yds. Norn. Is; accept 2s 6d €0 15 5 1 Chopping Competition. Entrance 3s 50 10 8 One Mile Handicap. Nom. 2s; accept 3s 100 20 10 I 9 Hop, Step and Jump. Entrance Is 20 5 10 Handicap Hurdles, 120 yds. Nom. Is; accept 2s 40 11 Wrestling, Heavy Weight, Cumberland (all comers). Entrance 3s 50 12 Ladies' Bracelet, 120 yds Handicap (lady nominators). Nom Is; accept Is ... Ist Gold Bracelet 13 Walking Handicap, 1 mile. Nom Is; accept 2s GO 20 10 14 Handicap Hurdles, 220 yds. Nom is; accept 2s 40 15 5 15 Half-mile Handicap. Nom 2s; accept2s GO 20 10 16 Members' Race, 220 yds. Nom Is; accept Is 30 10 17 Obstacle Race. Entrance 15... 20 5 18 Olub Handicap, 4!oyds. Nom Is; accept 2s 6d 60 15 5 19 Forced Handicap, 150 yds. Entrance winners 2s Gd, losets Is 30 1Q Guessing Competition—Dressed Weight o£ Sheep. Children's Races at intervals throughout the day. A Points Prize of Three Guineas will be given for the most points gained in events No. 3, 6, 8,10,12, 14,15, and 18. Points to count, Ist 3, 2nd 2, and 3rd 1. Nominations for all handicap events, accompanied by statement of periormances for the previous two years, to be forwarded to [the Secretary, Normanby Post Office, by SATURDAY, the 15th December, 1900. The Olub has decided to coincide with the Rules of the Wanganui Caledonian Society, and these rales will be adhered to. Admission to ground—Adults, Is; children under V>. half price. Band in attendance. Dance in the evening. E. J. SHRIMPTON, Secretary.