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ANNIVERSARY OF THE PROVINCE (MARCH 31/1914). To celebrate the 73rd Anniversary of the Province, THE MOTUROA SPORTS CLUB Has decided to hold a MONSTER REGATTA (Which will in future become an Annual Affair) On Tuesday, arch oi mu UESDAY, iVjLARCH Ol) 1914. AT THE BREAKWATER. In connection with the Regatta, the much-talked-of Yacht Race for £-0 a-side "between Mr. Connett s boat “Fiy” and Mr. R. Cock’s ■•Hildahelle' will take place. The course will be <- miles—from the Breakwater to a point opposite East End beach, and will be run under the control of the Regatta Committee. Come to the Seaside on this date and Celebrate the Landing of the Early Settlers on Now Plymouth s shores. AMUSEMENTS FOR YOUNG AND OLD. First Race commences at DO NOT FAIL TO BE PRESENT. OFFICIALS: Eandicappers: Sailing and pulling boats, Messrs. G. Oakes and R. C. Bowie; motor launches, Mr. G. Braund; running events, Air. M Lean (Waitara); cycling events, Mr. Arnold Georgo. Starters: Alcssrs. J. L. Crozier and Healy. Judges : Messrs. G. Oakes, A. Lovcrtdge, and K. C. Bowie. Referee; Mr. C. Lowe. PROGRAMME OF EVENTS; J. MAIDEN RACE, of 150yds., open to all who have novor y. oii an adtised race. First prize trophy value 30s, second trophy value 10s. Post entry 2s, „ 2. MOTOR LAUNCH RACE.—First prize case of benzine, second 10s. Must be threo launches or no second prize Post entry Is fid. 3. WHALEBOAT RACE, once round buoys.—First prize trophy value 20». Post entry Is. 4. BICYCLE RACE, I mile—First prize trophy value 50s. second 10s. Nom, 3s, acc. Is. 5. BOYS’ RACE, 14 rears and under, 75yds. First prize trophy value 7s 6d, second 2s 6d. Post entry 6d. 6. SAILING - BOAT RACE, twice round buoys.—First prize trophy vain© 40s. second 10s. Nom. 2s, ncc. Is. Three boats or no second 7. MARRIED WOMEN’S RACE, 50 yds.—First prize 51b. box of tea. Post entry free. _ , 8. SINGLE WOMEN’S BACE, 50yds. —First prize trophy (gold brooch). Post entry, free. 9. TARANAKI TUG-OF-WAR (seven men a-sidc). —First prize 150 s, second 60s. Norn. 5s per man. Four teams or no start. 10. MOTUROA HANDICAP, 100yds. (open). First prize gold medal value 30s, second 10s. Nora. Is, 11. PIONEERS’ RACE. 50yds—First prize trophy value Cl, Pest entry, free. 12. BOAT RACE, Rarnwn v. Moturoa; once round the buoys; equal number of boats both sides: four men and a cox—For trophies.. Post entry 2s fid per boat. • 13. SWIMMING RACE, loyds.— First prize trophy value £l. Post entry 14. OMATA HANDICAP. ■■ 220yds. Pirst prize 40s, second 20s. rsotn. 2s 6d, acc. Is. „ 15. TWO - MEN - IN - A - BOAT RACE (open handicap): once round _tho hiiovs —First prize 20s, second 7s fid.' Nom. Is, ace. Is. 16. MAORI CANOE RACE, half a mile—First prize 20s, second 10s. Throe canoes nr no second prize. Nom. Is. arc. 1«. 17. BICYCLE RACE, about 1 \ miles— First prize trophy value 50s, second trophy value 10s. Nom 3w a<*. 3s. IS. NEW PLYMOUTH HANDICAP. 440yds. First prize 50s, second 20s. Nom. 3s. acc. Is. 19. BANDSMEN’S RACE. 50yds—For Trophies. Post entry, free. 20. GREASY PIG RACE—Pig to herome the possession of the catcher. Post entry Is. 21. CONSOLATION RACE. loOyds— First prize 20s, second ss. Post entrv Is, winners 2s. 2“> SHEEP - GUESSING COMPETITION—Winner takes the sheep. Entries Is. RACES FOR CHILDREN DURING THE DAY. CONDITIONS OF GAMES AND GENERAL ENTRIES; t, Programme is subject to alteraThe Committee reserve the right to postpone the sports. 3. Legal games allowed on the for running and cycling, tug-of-war, sailing boats, open pulling boats, and Maori canoe events close with the Secretary, W, F, Paul, care of the Malva Tea Rooms, Moturoa, on FRIDAY, March 20. 5. No second prize unices four or more competitors. , 6. Sports held under the rules of the' Taranaki Athletic and Caledonian Association. 7. Competitors must forward performances for previous two years, acccompaniod by necessary fees, when nominating. SPECIAL TRAINS FROM HAWERA AND WAITARA. BAND IN "ATTENDANCE. Luncheon Is fid. Afternoon Tea fid. Fruit, etc., bn the grounds. Admission to tho Beach: Adulte Is, Children under 12 years fid. Funds will go towards building a public bath-inp-shed. Prizes will he presented in the WEST END GYMNASIUM, commencing at 8 o’clock, to be followed by a BALL and SUPPER. Admission; Gentlemen 2s fid. Ladies free. W F. PAUL, Hon. Sec. C. W. WILLIAMS, Treas.

CHRISTMAS HRXSTMAS Hampers. AMPEKS. 1 BOTTLE WHISKY 1 BOTTLE BRANDY i BOTTLE WINE X BOTTLE HUM BBOTTLES ALE 20/- “ SH rt Cases Is extra. 20/COUNTRY CUSTOMERS at Flag Stations please add Rail O.s 6d) to Post Office Orders. GOLDWATER BROS.. WINE AND SPIRIT MERCHANTS, Brougham Street, New Plymouth.

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Taranaki Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 144359, 25 March 1914, Page 5

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Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 Taranaki Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 144359, 25 March 1914, Page 5

Page 5 Advertisements Column 1 Taranaki Herald, Volume LXII, Issue 144359, 25 March 1914, Page 5