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Taranaki Daily News, 17 March 1931, Page 3

AMUSEMENTS. HAWERA TALKIE THEATRES OPERA HOUSE. TO-NIGHT AT 8. FINALLY TO-NIGHT! EXCUSE OUR ENTHUSIASM. But this attraction of ours is absolutely without contradiction; the Greatest Picture yet Shown at the Opera House. “COMMON CLAY.” “COMMON CLAY.” “COMMON CLAY.” To-night is your last chance of seeing the Picture that will hold you spellbound. Reserve at Miss Blake’s, ’phone 2713. Commencing TO-MORROW NIGHT. Still they come. The Opera House Big Attractions. Here are the Screen’s Most Popular Artists together again; CLIVE BROOK & RUTH CHATTERTON Starring in “THE BETTER WIFE.” “THE BETTER WIFE.” Plans now open. ’Phone 2713. GRAND THEATRE TALKIES. TO-NIGHT! AT 8. TO-NIGHT! The Great Outdoor All Talking Western Thriller. “BEAU BANDIT.” ‘.‘BEAU BANDIT.” RESERVES ’PHONE 2713. RACE MEETINGS. OPUNAKE RACING CLUB. (Incorporated.) pACE REELING. TO-DAY (TUESDAY), MARCH 17. (St. Patrick’s Day.) First Race Starts at 12 Noon. 10/- TOTE. 10/- TOTE. Lawn and Outside Enclosure. Also £l, £5 and Commissions. Special Train from Hawera. Catering by Adams, Ltd., Federal Band Engaged. Support with your attendance. The only country meeting in Taranaki. P. S. RILEY (Sec.), Pihama.

MEETINGS. STRATFORD' LADIES’ EARTHQUAKE RELIEF COMMITTEE. MEETING’ of the General Committee of the Stratford Ladies’ Earthquake Relief Committee will be held in the Borough Council Rooms, Stratford, TODAY (Tuesday), March 17, at 2.30 p.m. (MRS.) D. STEVEN, Hon. Sec.

SPORTS MEETINGS. (Under N.Z. A. and C. Rules.) CAMP RESERVE, WAITARA EASTER SATURDAY, APRIL 4, 1931. Sports start at 11 a.m. sharp. PROGRAMME. Running Events. 1— 120 Yards Maiden. Ist 30/-, 2nd 10/-. Nom. 1/6. 2 — I'2o Yards Open Sheffield Handicap. Ist £7, 2nd 20/-. Nom. 7/-. 3 — 220 Yards Open Handicap. Ist 76/-, 2nd 20/-, third 10/-. Nom. 3/6. 4— 440 Yards Open Handicap. Ist 90/-, 2nd 30/-, third 10/-. Nom. 4/6. a —BBo Yards Open Handicap. Ist 60/-, 2nd 20/-, 3rd 10/-. Nom. 3/-. 6 — One Mile Open Handicap. Ist 60/-, 2nd 20/-, 3rd 10/-. Nom. 3/-. 7 — 100 Yards Boys (under 14). Trophies. Post Entry 1/-. 8 — 220 Yards Boys (under 16). Tro phies. Post entry 1/-. 9 — 120 Yards Hurdle Handicap. Ist . 50/-, 2nd 10/-. Nom. 2/6.

Points prize, Birdling’s Silver Cup, to be won twice in succession or three tiines at intervals; also a miniature cup to the winner. Cycling Events. 10— Three-quarter Mile Boys’ Handicap (under 16 years). Ist 20/-, 2nd 10/-. Nom. 1/-. 11— One Mile Maiden. Ist 30/-, 2nd 16/-. Nom. 1/6. 12— Half-mile Open Handicap. Ist 60/-, 2nd 20/-, 3rd 10/-. Nom. 3/-. 13— One Mile Open Handicap. Ist 60/-, 2nd 20/-, third 10/-. Nom. 3/-. 14— Two Mile Waitara Wheel Race (open). Ist £7, 2nd £2, third. £l. Nom. 7/-. 15— Three Mile Open .Handicap. Ist 80/-, 2nd 20/-, 3rd 10/-. Nom. 4/-. Points Prize, Hardwicke and Robertson’s Challenge Cup, to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals, also a miniature cup to the winner. Other Events. Stepping the Chain, Ist £1; post entry 1/,-. Javelin Throwing, Ist £1; post entry 1/-. Married Women’s Race, prize trophy; post e..try 1/-. Single Women’s Race, prize trophy; post entry 1/-. 100 Yards School Girls’ Race, prize trophy; entrance free. School Relay Race, teams of four (open to all schools), prizes trophies, entrance free. Tricycle Race, prize trophy; entrance free. Tyre Race, prize trophy; entrance free. Sheep-guessing (live weight), Ist £1; entrance 1/-. Children’s Races Throughout the Day. CONDITIONS. NOMINATIONS to close with the ■Secretary on March 26. All fees MUST accompany nominations. Four starters or no event. Five starters or no second prize. The Committee reserve the right to re-handicap, postpone the sports, alter the time for starting the events, or any other alterations they may deem necessary. Competitors must send in their last two years’ performances. If none, their last four performances. REFEREE; T. Kirkwood, Esq. Waitara Band in Attendance. Luncheon Booth and Refreshments on the Ground. GRAND DANCE in the evening at the Clifton Hall. G. BIRD, Hon. Secretary. VISITORS’ Guide to Taranaki A handy Booklet full of useful information to the tourist and camper. Get a free copy from Daily News Office, or from the Tourist and Expansion League Office Egmont Street,. New Plymouth.