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POVERTY BAY TURF CLUB THURSDAY AND FRIDAY. OCTOBER 26th and 27th. 1911. SPRING MEETING. MAKARAKA RACECOURSE. President: J. W. Nolan, Esq. Vioe-presi-dent: J. Clark, Esq. Hon. Treasurer: L. T. Symes, Esq. Stewards: Messrs. W. G. Sherratt, J. A. Caesar, J. M. Gouldsmith, J. Maynard, R. Sherratt, A. Dewing. Judge: W. G. Sherratt, Esq. Starter: Mr R. H. Skipwith. Handicapper: Mr H. Coyle. Clerk of l Totalisator: W. O. Skeet. Clerk of Scales: M. DeOosta. Clerk of Course: P. Walsh. D. R. De Costa, Secretary. FIRST DAY. THURSDAY, 26th OCTOBER, 1911. To start at 12.45 p.m. TRIAL HANDICAP, of 50 sovs., second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. For horses that have not won a race of the value of 100 sovs or upwards. Six furlongs. ’ 2. FIRST HURDLES HANDICAP, of 60 sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. The winner of any Hurdle Race after the declaration of the weights to carry 71b extra. One and three-quarter miles, over seven flights of hurdles. 3. FIRST COUNTY STAKES HANDICAP, of 50 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. For. all horses bred in the Counties of Cook, Waiapu, Wairoa, and Wailtohu. Six furlongs. 4. SPRING HANDICAP, of 120 sovs, second horse to receive 15 sovs, third horse £ sovs from stake. The winner of any race of the value of £0 sovs or upwards after the declaration of the weights to carry 71b extra; of 100 sovs 101 b extra. One mile and a quarter. 5. FIRST WELTER HANDICAP, of 50 sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. Minimum weight 8.7. For horses that have not won a race of the value of 100 sovs or upwards. Seven furlongs. 6. MAIDEN SCURRY, of 50 sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake, Minimum weight Bst. Winners on the flat at any time barred. Four furlongs, 7. FLYING HANDICAP, of 90 sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. The winner of any race of the value of 5C sovs or upwards after the declaration oi the weights to carry 71b extra; of 10C sovs, 101 b extra. Six furlongs. 8. FIRST HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 5C sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. One mile. SECOND DAY. FRIDAY, 27th OCTOBER, 1911. To start at 12.45 p.m. 1. SECOND WELTER HANDICAP, of 5( sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. Minimum w-eight 8.7. Foi horses that have not won a race of the alue of 100 sovs or upw-ards. One mile. 2. SECOND HURDLES HANDICAP, of 6( sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. One mile and a half, over six flights of hurdles. 3. MAIDEN SCURRY HANDICAP, of 5C sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. Winners on the flat at any time barred, with the exception of winner of Maiden Scurry first day. Five furlongs. 4. MAKARAKA HANDICAP, of 100 sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs and third horse 5 sovs from stake. One mile. 5. SECOND HACK FLAT HANDICAP, of 50 sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. Six furlongs. 6. SECOND COUNTY STAKES HANDICAP, of 50 sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. For all horses bred in the Counties of Cook, Waiapu, Wairoa, and Waikohu. One mile. 7. WAIKANAE HANDICAP, of 80 sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. Winner of Makaraka Handicap to carry 71b penalty. Five furlongs. 8. FAREWELL HANDICAP, of 50 sovs, second horse to receive 10 sovs from stake. Winners of Makaraka and Waikanae Handicaps to be rehandicapped. Seven furlongs. Dates of Nominations, Entries, Weights, Acceptances, and Amounts to be forwarded to the Secretary, at the Club Room, Masonic Hotel, Gisborne. WEIGHTS. SATURDAY", OCTOBER 21. Trial Handicap, First County, First Flat. THURSDAY", OCTOBER 26, at 9.30 p.m. (Night of First Day’s Races). The whole of the Second Day’s Events. ACCEPTANCES FIRST DAY". SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21, at 9.30 p.m. First Hurdles, 20s. Spring Handicap, 30s. First Welter Handicap, 20s. Flying Handicap, 20s. SECOND DAY. —Thursday, October 26 at 10 p.m. (Night of First Day’s Races.) Second Welter Handicap, 20s. Second Hurdles, 20s. Makaraka Handicap, 20s. Waikanae Handicap, 20s. D. R. DeCOSTA, Secretary. NOTICE. IN the event of Late or Non-delivery of “THE TIMES,” subscriber! are requested to ring up— THE MANAGER

MURIWA! ATLHETIG SPORTS SECOND ANNUAL MONSTER SPORTS GATHERING. To I>q hold at the Old Homestead, on the property of A. J. Faulkner, Esq. On NEW YEAR’S DAY, MONDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1912. OFFICERS OF THE CLUB: Patron : Sir Janies Carroll. President, Claude H. Williams, Esq. VicePresidents: ''G. S. ."Kemp, K. G. Black, A. J. Faulkner, W. T. Bruce and W. G. Calcott, Esqs. Judges: Foot Events, J. L. Baker, Esq.; Horse Events, G. S. Kemp and W. T. Bruce, EsqS.; Chopping Events, J. L. Baker and P. Keaney. Esqs. Ilandioapper: Foot Events, Jno. Callaghan, Esq.; Chopping Events. J. L. Baiter, W. J. Scholium, and P. Keaney, Esqs. Starter, H. J. Lougher, Esq. Ground Committee, Messrs A. W. Thorne, G. Moore, H. Gordon, W. Baker, F. S. Horner, 11. Whanga, R. Rimitiru, J. S. Campbell. Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, W. Page. PROGRAMME TO START AT 11 A.M. SHARP. 1. BOYS’ RACE, under 16 years; 100 Yards. —lst Prize, Trophy. Entrance, 6d. Post entry. 2. GIRLS’ RACE under 16 years: 100yds—1st prize, trophy. Entrance, 6d. Post Entry. 3. DISTRICT RACE, 100yds—Boundaries of District, Arai Bridge on the North and Junction House, Wharerata, on the South. ,Ist prize, £2, donated by W. J. Scholium, Esq.; 2nd, £1; 3rd, Ids. Entry, 3s. 4. PONY JUMP for Ponies 14 hands 3 or under. —Ist prize, £1; 2nd, 10s. Post entry, 2s. 5. MURIWAI HANDICAP, of three distances, 100yds, 220yds, and 440yds.—To be decided on points: 5 for first, 3 for second, and 2 for third places. Ist prize, £7; 2nd, £3 10s; and 3rd prize, £1 10s. Entrance, 7s 6d. 6. HOP, STEP and JUMP.—lst prize. 20s; 2nd, 10s. Post entry, Is 6d. 7. WHEELBARROW RACE.—lst prize, 20s; 2nd, 10s. Post entry, Is 6d. 8. OPEN HANDICAP, 100 yards.—lst prize, £2; 2nd £1; 3rd, 10s. Entrance, 3s. 9. NAIL DRIVING COMPETITION, for Ladies.—lst prize, trophy; 2nd, trophi r . Post entry, Is. 10. MURIWAI HANDICAP, 2nd Event; 220yds. 11. HIGH JUMP.—lst prize, £1 ss; 2nd, 15s; 3rd, ss. Post entry, 2s. 12. WRESTLING MATCH— Cumberland Style; professionals barred. Ist prize, trophy value £2, presented by the Licensed Victuallers’ Association; 2nd, trophy presented by Messrs Nicholls and Griffiths. Post entry, 3s. 13. MARRIED MEN’S RACE, 100yds—1st prize, trophy; 2nd, trophy. Post entry, is. 14. MURIWAI HANDICAP, 3rd Event, 440yds. 15. PUTTING THE SHOT.—lst prize, 15s; 2nd prize, 10s; 3rd prize, ss. Post entry, Is 6d. 16. WRESTLING ON HORSEBACK— Ist prize, £2; 2nd prize, £1; donated by H. Gordon, Esq. Post entry, 3s. No saddles or spurs allowed. 17. LEAPING MATCH; Hunters’ Style—lst prize, £3; 2nd, £1; 3rd, 10s. Post entry, 18. MARRIED WOMEN’S RACE, 50yds.— Ist prize, trophy; 2nd, trophy. Post entry. Is. 19. HALF-MILE HANDICAP—Ist prize, £3; 2nd, £1 10s; 3rd, 10s. Entrance, 3s. 20. HANDICAP CHOP (standing timber, 18in White Pine). —Ist prize, £6; 2nd £3; 3rd, £l. No chip pxilling allowed. Entrance, 7s 6d. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The Committee reserve the right to add to or alter the programme if necessary postpone the gathering. 2. Judges decision final. 3. Any person desiring to enter a protest may do so on the payment of 10s, such amount to be forfeited to the Club if the protest is dismissed. 4. All Competitors in Events No. 3,5, 8, 10, 14, 19 and 20, must wear the distinguishing numbers as provided by the Club, such numbers, together with gate pass, will he obtainable from Committeemen stationed near the gate on to the Sports Ground. 5. No dogs allowed on the Ground. Poison laid. 6. Entries for Events No. 3. 5,8, 10, 11, 15, 19 and 20, close on THURSDAY, December 28th, at 7 p.m. •7. All other Events are Post Entries. 8. All Entries must be accompanied by cash, and must contain the Competitor’s last 2 years performances. 9. Any person or persons giving false j performances will render themselves liable to prosecution. 10. The Starter has power to warn, fine, or order off the Course any person disobeying his orders at the starting post. These and any other rules such as are applicable to these gatherings will be strictly enforced. Weight Guessing Competition. Races for the Children under the capable supervision of Messrs W. Black and G. Rice. Light Refreshments, stach as Tea, Cakes, etc., obtainable on the ground at a moderate cost. Hot Water and Milk provided free. Admission to Grounds: Adults, Is; Children under 10 years, Free; Children over 10 years of age and under 16 years, 6d. Horses must be put in a paddock provided for them at 6d each. ■ . - Persons competing in. No. 3, 5, 8, 10, 11, 15, 19 and 20 will receive passes at the gate on stating their nameß. Brakes leave Masonic Corner at 9 a.m. for the Grounds on the morning of Sports. • • ■ ' WM. PAGE, Hon. Seo. and Treaa.

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