Apiti Athletic Club’s 43rd. ANNUAL SPORTS

Manawatu Times, Volume 62, Issue 26, 1 February 1937, Page 5

Apiti Athletic Club’s 43rd. ANNUAL SPORTS

To be Held on THE DOMAIN GROUNDS, Wednesday, March 3rd, 1937 COMMENCING AT 10.30 A.M. SHARP. OFFICIALS: Patron: Mr. E. H. Cummerfield; President: Mr. W. McKenzie, Junr.; Vice Presidents: Messrs. \N . H. Watson, \V. McKenzie, Senr., \V. T. Pratt, J. 14. Elliott, T. Nix, G. Go wan, VV. McKay, S. J. Strahan, T. K. McLean, C. J*\ Vilei, and J. Malone. Conductors of Sports: Messrs. XV. J. Osborne and R. V. Stewart. Judges: Horse Events, A. 14. McNae; Running Events, Messrs E. Signal, J. Elliott, T. Brazier, A. E. Prujean; Chopping and Sawing, Messrs. D. McKenzie, H. Wildbore, H. G. Mapson. Handicappers: Running Event.', Messrs T. Nix, B. Kearney, and J. Strahan; Chopping and Sawing, Messrs. K H. Cummerfield, W. McKenzie and W. McKenzie, Junr. Stewards: Running Events, Messrs. C. Spence, C. Buekman, Hugh Cowan; Chopping and Sawing, Messrs. D. McKenzie, K. Cowan, H. A. W ildborc, A. W. Benseman and C. McKenzie; Horse Events, Messrs. N. Viles, J. R. Stewart, J. R. Strahan and E. J. Turner. Starter: Mr. A. Viles. Assistant Starter: Mr. C. Spence. Timekeepers: Messrs. E. Taylor and XV. Hogan. Distance Stepping: Mr. C. F. Viles. Sheep Guessing: Mr. W. T. Pratt. Scrutineers: Messrs. A. B. Stewart R. Coombridge. _ Children’s Races: Messrs W. McKay, A. W. Bird, Geo. Watkins. . Cycle Events: Messrs. M. McKay, G Guthrie, T. K. McLean. Protest Comimttee: Messrs. C. FViles, W. J. Osborne, C. Spence. Social Committee: Messrs. E. Clifton, J. Swift, G. Guthrie, T. K. McLean, B. Kearney, T. Nix, Junr., V. McKenzie. Gatekeepers: Messrs. T. Nix, Junr., H. Clifton, J. H. Cowan. Secretary: Mr. C. H. Osborne. Assistant Secretary: Mr. T. W. Fratt. PROGRAMME. Chopping and Sawing 1. 12 noon: Maideu Chop. J2in.^ blocks. Ist. Prize £2; 2nd. Prize 15/-. En trance 3/-. 2. 1 p.m.: Single Handed Saw. Ist. £2; 2nd. 15/-. Entrance 3/-. 3. 2 p.m.: Handicap Sawing. 14in. Blocks. Ist. £4; 2nd. £1 10/-. En trance 6/-. 4. 3 p.m.: Handicap Chop. 1-in. Blocks. Ist. £3; 2nd. £l. Entrance 5. 4 p.m.: Handicap Chop. 12in. Blocks. Ist. £5; 2nd. £2; 3rd. 15/-. Entrance 7/-. A Cup valued at £5 5/- will bo award ed to the Competitor securing most points in above events. The Cup to be won twice in succession or three times at intervals. Running Events. 6. 10.30 a.m.: Local Youths’ Handicap 220 yards. Ist. £2; 2nd. £1; 3rd. 10/-. Age limit IS years. Radius 10 miles. Post entry, 2/-. 7. 11.20 a.m.: Maiden Race. Ist. £1; 2nd. 10/-. Entrance 2/-. 8 12.20 p.m*: 100 Yards Handicap, Ist. £3; 2nd. £1 10/-; 3rd. 10/-. Nomination 3/-; Acceptance 2/-. 9. 1.20 p.m.: 220 Yards Handicap. Ist. £2 10/-; 2nd. £1; 3rd. 7/6. Nomination 2/6; Acceptance 1/6. 10. 2.20 p.m.: 440 Yards Handicap. Ist. £2 10/-; 2nd. £1; 3rd. 7/6. Norain ation 2/6; Acceptance 1/6. 11. 3.20 p.m.: 880 Yards Handicap. Ist. £3; 2nd. £1; 3rd. 10/-. Nomination 3/-; Acceptance 2/12. 4.20 p.m.: One Mile Handicap. Ist. £3; 2nd. £1 10/-; 3rd. 10/-. Nomination 3/-; Acceptance 2/-. Gold Medal, donated by Mr. Dan. Kearney for the runner scoring most points. First, three points; second, 2 points; third, one point. Horse Events. 13. 11.15 a.m.: Pony Jump. Ponies not over 14.2 hands. Ist. £1 10/-; 2nd. 10/-; 3rd. 5/-. Entrance 3/*. 14. 12.10 p.m.: Maiden Hunters’ Competition. Ist. £3; 2nd. £l. Entrance 5/-. . . 15. 1.10 p.m.: Open Hunters. Minimum ■weight 12 stone. Ist. £5 and Cup valued at £lO 10/- To be won twice in succession or three times at intervals. 2nd. £2; 3rd. 15/-. Entrance 10/-. Five competitors or no second prize; six or no third prize. 10. 2.10 p.m.: Thread the Needle Race on Horseback Ist. £1; 2nd. 10/-; 3rd. 5/-. Entrance 2/-. 17. 3.10 p.m.: Consolation Hunters, for Horses which have not won a first or second. Ist. £2 10/-; 2nd. £l. 18. 4.10 p.m.: Flag Race on Horseback. Ist. £1; 2nd. 10/-; 3rd. 5/-. Entrance 2/-. 19. Tilting the Ring on Horseback. Ist. £1 1/- (donated by Mr. R. V. Stewart.) 2nd. 10/6. Entrance 2/-.

Miscellaneous Local Cycle Race. One mile. Ist. £1 1 /-; 2nd. 10/*. Entrance free. Age limit 20 years. Radius 30 miles. Single Ladies’ Race. Trophies.

Maried Ladies’ Race. Trophies. Married Men’s Race Troplnes. Children’s Races at Intervals. Sheep Guessing and Distance Stepping. FEILDING PIPE BAND TO BE IN ATTENDANCE. NO SIDE-bHOWS WILL BE ALLOWED. CONDITIONS. 1. Nomination for Events Nos. 1 to 5 and 8 to 12 inclusive close with the Secretary on FRIDAY, February 20th. and must be accompanied by nomin ation fees and past two years’ performances. No performances last three starts. 2. The Club reserves the right to rehandicap on the day. 3. Except where otherwise stated, four starters or no event, five or no second prize, six or no third. 4. The Committee reserves the right to add to, delete or alter the programme or postpone the Sports if necessary. 5. Protests must be made in writing and lodged with Secretary 30 minutes after event -has taken place accompanied by sum of 7/6. 6. Affiliated with the New Zealand Athletic and Cycling Union, also N.Z. Axemen’s Association. ADMISSION TO GROUNDS: Adults 1/6; School Children 6d; All Cars 1/-; Family Tickets to Admit Parents and Children under 14 years 4/-. REFRESHMENTS ON GROUNDS. HOT WATER PROVIDED FREE. DANCE IN EVENING. (Larkin’s Orhestra.) Double 4/-; Single Ticket 2/G; Extra Lady 2/-. C. H. OSBORNE, Secretary.