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Waipawa Mail, Volume XX, Issue 3549, 16 January 1897, Page 3

TAKAPAU Caledonian Society’s SEVENTH Annual Gathering & Games, WILL TAKE PLACE ON Wednesday, February 24,1897. GAMES WILL COMMENCE AT 11.30 A.M. SHARP Office Bearers—Preeident, George Hunter Esq, MHR; Vice Presidents, S Johnston, Eeq, JMR Locbhead, Esq, J B A’Deane, Esq, C Gibson, Esq ; Hon Treasurer, 8 Johnston, Esq. Judges, &o—Running and Oyoling, G Hunter, M H R, J B A’Deane, F White, A L Allan ; Bagpipe Musio, B Haliburton, L Bowden, A Smith ; Highland Dancing, A Me Hardy, J McPherson, A McPherson ; Hornpipe and Jig, J J Connor, J Curran, P M OoHgrove ; Jumping, Stone, Hammer & Wrestling, A Corakie, L Munro, R May, P O’Grady, S McGreevy ; Tog of War, W H J Bennett, W H Hartgill ; Childrens* Events, Committee , Time board Steward, W H Johnston ; Timekeepers, OM Whittington, D J Grant, J Scott; Entry Clerk, M McKay ; Starter, E Tucker ; Handicapper, Running events, J Powrie, Binyole events E W Rsynell; Stewards, J Collie, J Dooali, J McFarl ne, H Speody, J CurraD, C Gibson, W Elliott

PROGRAMME 1 Boys’ Race, under 12 years, 150yds, handicap—lst 7s 61, 2ad si, 3rd 2b 61 ; outran e 6d 2 Maiden Bag pi pea—let 20a, 2nd 10s ; entrance 2a 3 Bagpipes, Marches—lst 30s, 2nd 15s ; entrance 24 6d 4 Bagpipes, Strathspeys and Reels—lst 30a, 2ud 153 ; entrance 2a 61 5 CALEDONIAN HANDICAP, three distances, 100yds, 220yds, 440yds—let £l4, 2nd £4, 3rd £2, to be judged by aggregate points ; nomination 6s, acceptance 4s; first event 100yds 6 Bicycle Handicap, Cash Amateurs, 1 and 3 miles—lst £5, 2nd 40s, 3rd 20s, to be judged by aggregate points; nomination 2s 63, acceptance 2s 6 i ; c’ass and weight of machine to be stated in nomination ; first event 1 mile. Should there be less than 10 nominations or 5 starters this event will be withdrawn 7 Putting 161 b Ball, handicap—lst 30s, 2nd 15s ; entrance 2s 6d 8 One Mile Run Handicap—let £6, 2nd 40j, third 20s ; nomination 4s, acceptance 2s 9 Highland Fling—lst 30d, 2nd 15s ; entrance 2a 6d 10 Tug of War, ten men each Bide— lst 60s, 2ud 20s ; entrance 10s each team ; second prize to be withdrawn if loss than throe teams compete 11 CALEDONIAN HANDICAP, sooond event, 220yds 12 Throwing 161 b Hammer, handicap—lst 30s, 2ud 153 ; entrance 2s 63 13 Sword D.inco—lst 3Cs, 2od 15s; entrance 2s 6d 14 Running High Jump, handicap—lst 30s, 2nd 15s; entranoe 2s 6d 15 Bicyole Handioap—Secoud event, 3 miles 16 CALEDONIAN HANDICAP, third event, 440yde 17 Boys’ Rice, under 16, 300yds, handicap—lst 10s, 2nd 7s 63, 3rd ss; entrance Is 18 Irish Jig—lst 30s, 2nd 15s; entrance 2s 61 19 Wrestling, Cumberland style—let 60s, 2nd 20s ; entrance 3s 20 Half Milo Run Handicap—lst 100 s, 2nd 40s; nomination 43, acceptance 2s 21 Hop, Step, end Jamp, handicap—lst 30s, 2ud 15s ; entrance 2s 63 22 Sailors’ Hornpipe—lst 30a, 2nd 15s ; entranoe 2s G 1 23 Consolation Handicap, 220yds, for beaten competitors—lst 40s, 2nd 20s ; entrance 2s 6d. Valuablo Trophies will be added. Particulars will bo published in Offioial Programme Bold on the ground Egg and Spoon Races for Girls, and Potato Races for Boys.

CONDITIONS, &o. Nominations, with foes, colours, and all performances for events numbered 5,6, 8, and 20, most bo in tho bands of the Secretary on or before SATURDAY, 6th February. Handicaps will bo declared on THURSDAY, 11th February ; and Acceptances close on WEDNESDAY, 17th Febroary. All other entries may be made on the ground No nomination, acceptance, or entry will bo received under any circumstances unless accompanied by the proper feis. Assumed names will not be allowed. Points for aggregate count—lst 5, 2nd 3, 3rd 2 All protest; 1 must be in writing, and must be lodged with the Secretary within 15 minutes of disputed events, accompanied with a fee of ss, which shall be forfeited should the protest bo deemed frivolous or vexatious. Competitors will wear numbers supplied by the Committee. A deposit of 6d to be made for number, to be returned when number is giveD up. All events, Bicycle Handicap excepted, to be contested under the Rules of the Society, copies of which will be posted on the ground. The Bicyole Handicap will be run under the Rules of the League of New Zealand Wheelmen, and is open only to members of affiliated clubs. Brass Band in attendance. Special Train arrangements. Cheap Excursion Fares. Admission to Ground—Adults Is, child ren under 12 6d, horsemen 2s, vehicles 2a 6d, all occupants Is ; Grandstand Is. Member’s Card admits member and lady to ground and grandstand. Grand Concert and Dance at night. JAMES POWRIE, 127 Seoretary.

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