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Gisborne Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 3381, 23 November 1911, Page 7

A .singular Egyptian inkstand now in a Berlin museum has a lower compartment for holding reed pens, and an upper one with two holes — one for red and one for black ink. It is of wood, probably dating from about 1500 B.C.

MURIWAi ATLHETIO SPORTS SECOND ANNUAL . MONSTER SPORTS GATHERING. To bo 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: Hon. Sir Jas. Carroll. President, Claude H. Williams, Esq. VicePresidents: G. S. Kemp, E. G. Black. A. J. Faulkner, W. T. Bruce and H. Carleton Williams, 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. Handicapper: Foot Events, Jno. Callaghan, Esq.; Chopping Events, J. L. Baker, W. J. Scholium, and P. Keaney, Esqs. Starter, H. J. Lougher, Esq. Ground Committee, Messrs A. W. Thorne, G. Moore, 11. Gordon, W. Baker, F. S. Horner, H. Whanga, E. Bimitiru, J. S. Campbell. Hon. Secretary and Treasurer, W. Page. PEOGEAMME TO STAET AT 11 A.M. SHARP. 1. BOYS’ EACE, under 16 years; 100 Yards. —lst Prize, Trophy. Entrance, 6d. Post entry. 2. GIELS' EACE under 16 years: 100yds—1stprize, 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. Sohollum. Esq.; 2nd, £1; 3rd, 10s. Entry, 3s. 4. PONY JUMP for Ponies 14 hands 3 or under.—lst prize, £1; 2nd, 10s. Post entry, 2s. 5. MUEIWAI 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. WHEELBAEEOW 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, trophy. Post entry, Is. 10. MUEIWAI 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 EACE, lOOyds.-lst prize, trophy; 2nd, trophy. Post entry, Is. 14. MUEIWAI HANDICAP, 3rd Event, 440 yd«). 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 jorize, £3; 2nd, £1; 3rd, 10s. Post entry, 18. MARRIED WOMEN’S RAGE, 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 pulling allowed. Entranoe, 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, suoh 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 be 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 perfqrmances will render themselves liable to disqualification. 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. Entries may be left at O. Morse’s establishment up to hour of closing. Weight Guessing Competition. Races for the Children under the capable supervision of Messrs W. Black and G. Rice. m „ , Light Refreshments, suoh as Tea, Oakes, 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 6f age and under 16 years, 6d. Horses must be put in a paddook provided for them at 6d eaoh. Person,?, competing in No. 3,5, 8. 10, 11, 15, 19 and 20 will receive passes at the gate ou stating their names. Brakes leave Masonic Corner at 9 a.m. for the Grounds on the morning .of Sports. WM. PAGE, Hon. Sec. and Treaa