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Taranaki Herald, Volume XLVI, Issue 11101, 16 December 1897, Page 3

WAITARA ATHLETIC CLUB'S I'IKST ANNUAL MEETING To be hold at tho Recreation Grouuds Waifcara, on Thursday, January 6 th, 1898 Patkon, Mr Walter Symes, M.H.R. ; prusident, Mr (J, E. Brewer ; vicepresident, Mr A. W. Ogle ; secretary, Mr H. Spurdlo ; treasurer, Mr S. R. Fairweather ; committee — Messrs T. Walsh, L. Bayly. A. Tatton, W. Jury, R. Tate, H. Joll, W. 1 Eaillio, J. A. Koyd, E. Young, J. M. Ilignett, P. E. Dover, 0. Goddard, J. D. Wyllie, C. Sampson, D. Watson, W. P. Snell, VV. Colson, J. tSpurdlu ; judges, Messrs J. M. Hignortnnd A. \V. Oglo; protest committee, Messrs J. A. Boyd, R. Trite, J. D. Wyllie, W. Baillio, L. Bayly, E. Young, J. Purdie, P. E. Dovi'r ; timekeeper, Mr J. Watson ; handioappor, Mr G. Watson; starter, Mr R, H, Davies. PROGRAMME : 1. Maiden Race, 150 yd?, £3 ; to bo compotod for by persons who havo never woti an advertised race — Ist prize, £2; 2nd, £1. Enwance, 2s. 2. Boys' Race (handicap), 100 yds, under 16 yearn, 15a - Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, ss. Post entry, 6d. 3. Waitara Handicap, 100 yds, of £10lst prize, ill ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £1. Nominations. 2a ; acceptances, 4s 4. UalE-inilo Handicip, of £10— 1st prize, £7 ; 2nd, £2, 3ni,£l. Nominations, 2s ; acceptances, 4s. 5. Bicyclo Race Handicap (local), of £3 ; two miles -Ist prizo, £2; 2nd. £1. Nominations, la ; acceptances, Is. Competito'S to state size, weight, and maker of machine they intend to use, and performances . G. Waitara Handicap. 220 yds, of £10— Ist prizo, £7 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £1. Nominations, 2s ; acceptances, 4s. 7. Ruuniug High Jump Handicap of £2 — Ist prize, £1 10s ; 2nd. 10s. Post entry, Is. 8. Mile Race Handicap, of £11— 1st prize, £8 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £1. Nominations, 3s; ncceplancss, 4s. 9. Hurdle Race, 120 yds Handicap, of £8 —Ist prizo, £5; 2ud, £2; 3rd,'£l. Nominations, 2s ; acceptances, 3s. 10. Bicycle Race Handicap (open), 3 miles, of £4 — Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, £1. Nominations, Is ; acceptances, 2s. Same conditions as No 5. 11. Waitara Handicap, 440 yds, of £10 — Ist prizo, £7; 2nd, £2; 3rd, ,£l. Nominations, 2n ; acceptances, 4s. 12. Wrestling (Cumberland style), 12st and under ; four to compete or no second prize— lst; prizo, £2 ; 2nd, £1. Post entry, 2-j. 13. Ladies' Bracelet Handicap (local), 440 yds, of £7— lst prizo, bracelet value £4 ; 2nd, bracelet value £2 ; 3rd, bracelet value £1. Nominations, Is ; acceptances, 2a. Boundaries confined to Waitara and Clifton County. Competitors must be nominated by ladies. 14. Three- Legged Race, 100 yds, of £1 10s— 1st prizo, £1 ; 2nd, 10s. Post entry, Is. 15. Forced Handicap, 150y(ls, of £3—lst3 — Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1. Entrance— winuers, 2i 6d ; losers, Is. A Meflal will be given for the highest aggregate number of points, to couut 3, 2 and 1, in tho running events. Nominators are requested to forward all performances for previous two years up to date of closiDg; if none during that period tho last three years' performances to be given. The necessary amount in cash must accompany all nominations. Nominations for all haudicaps close with tha secretary at 8 p.m. on Tuesday, December 28tb, 1807, to be accompanied with tho necessary fees. Handicaps will appear about Movday. January 3rd, 1898. The rules of the Hawera Caledonian Society will be strictly adhered to and may be obtained from the secretary. A full knowledge of the rules will be expected from evor3' competitor. The games will start at 12 noon sharp. Admission Is, children under 12 hair price. Acceptances for all events to close on tho ground at 11 a.m. Band in attendance. H. SPURDLE, c 42 ' Hon. Secretary. A Bona Fide Clearing Sale at G. M. BRA SCH & Co. Goods must be sold at and below cost. G. M. BRASCH & CO. Premises To Let or For Sale. Enquire G. M. BRASCH & CO. Handsome rich toiaed Pianos to bo sold chwip. G. M. BRASCH & CO. A large assortment of Music at iuimenso reductions. G. M. BRASOH & CO. Agents for tho Celebrated Worthoim Sewing Machines. G. M. 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