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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume L, Issue 12145, 31 December 1907, Page 6

ATHLETIC. ATHj LETiC SPORTS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 190 S. To commence at 11 a.m. 1. Boys' Race, 100 yards.—For boys under 15 years; first prize 155., second ss. Entrance 6d. 2. Maiden Race, 150 .yards—First prize £1 10s., second 10s. Post entry, Is. 6d. 3. Pony Jump, 14 hands and under. —Over three flights of hurdles, to be ridden by boys under J6 years.—First prize £3," second £1. Entrance 3s. 4. Sheffield Handicap, 120 yards.— First £6, second £2, third 10a. Nomination 3a., acceptance 3s. 5. Girls' Race, for- girls under 15 .years First prize 7s. 6d., second 2s. 6d Entrance free. 6. Half-mile Bicycle Handicap.—First prize £3, second £1 10s., third 10s. Nomination Is. 6d., acceptance Is. 6d. 7 Cheltenham Handicap, of £25 (including points prize).—Four distances : 100 yards, 220 yardg, 440 yards, and half-mile Points prize of £3 for highest aggregate, points in Handicap to count 5, 3, and 2. First event, 100 yards; first prize £3, second £1 10s., third 30s. Nomination Is. 6d., acceptance Is. 6d. 8. Maiden Hunters' Competition— For horses that have never won a jumping .competition or hurdle race. -First, .prize, gold bracelet, value £6 65.; second £2 10s. Entrance 6s. 9. Cheltenham Handicap (second event, 220"yards).— First prize £3, sco ond £2 10s., third 103. Nomination Is. 6d.. acceptance Is. 6d. 10. One Mile Bicycle Handicap.— First prize £3, second £1 10s., third 10s. Nomination Is. 6d., acceptance Is. 6d. 11. Novice Race, 110 yards.—For men who have never started in a race prior to January 1, 1908; handicaps to> be drawn for.—First prize £2, second £1, third 10s. Post entry 2s. 12. Chain Stepping Competition.— First prize 10s., second ss. Post entry Is. 13. Hunters' Competition (open).— Twice round the course; minimum weight 12st. First prize £7, second £2, third £1. Entrance 7s. 6d. 14. Cheltenham Handicap (third event, 440 yards).—First prize £4, second £1 10s.. third 10s. Nomination 25., acceptance 2s. 15. Ladies' Hunters' Competition.— Horses to be ridden hy ladies over such jumps as the stewards may decide.— First prize gold bracelet, value £5 55., second £1 10s., third 10a. Entrance ss. Entries will he received up to 2 o'clock on day of sports. 10. Two Mile Bicycle Handicap.— First prize £5. second £1 10s., third 10s. Nomination 2s. 6d., acceptance 2s. 6d. 17. Cheltenham Handicap (fourth event, half mile).—First prize £4, second £1 10s., third 10s. Nomination 25., acceptance 2s. 18. .Pony Trot, 14 hands and under. .-About 1 mile; sweepstake of ss. First prize 75 per cent; of stake, second 25 per cent. Post entry. 19. Open Trot, about 1 mile.—Sweep* stake of ss. First prize 75 per cent, of stake, second 25 per cent. Post entry. Points Prize of £3 for highest aggregate points in bicycle events; points to count 5, 3, and 2. Nomination for events 4, 6, 7, 9. 10, 14 16 and 17 close with the secretary on'SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21. Entry fees as above must accompany nomination ; also statement of performances for last two years; or, if none, two last performances. Cycling under League of Now Zealand Wheelmen's rules. Running under rules of New Zealand Athletic Union. Entries to be made on official forms, which may ba obtained from the (Secretary, or Athletic Union or "Wheelmen's centre. Horse events 3, 8, and 13 close December 26. Handicaps declared on December 28. Winners after declaration of handicaps may ba re-handicapped. Sheep Guessing Competition on the ground.. Admission to the ground—Adults Is., children 6dl, horses Is. (good paddock). Members' tickets 55., admits member and two ladies. J. S. MILLS, Secretary. TXTAITOtARi. ATHLETIC SPORTS. GRAND ANNUAL MEETING, To be held on grounds kindly lent by E. J. .Wilson, Esq., close to Railway Station, on NEW YEAR'S DAY, 1903. Officers.—President, Mr. D. Wilkie. Vice-Presidents, Messrs E. J. Wilson, S. Handley, W. Brewer, and G. Pearco. Judges Messrs S. Hand- ! ley, G. Pearco, and F. Train. Timekeepers, Messrs E. J. Wilson and J. H. Verry. Secretary, Mr. R. M. Bradley. Starter, Mr. J. Odgers. Treasurer, Mr. W. Raine. Assistantsecretaries, Messrs W. Raine, and . D. Wilson. PROGRAMME. 1. MAIDEN RACE, 100 yds.; Ist prize 30s, 2nd 10s. Post entry 2s. 2. BOYS' RACE, under 16, 100 yds.; Ist prize 10s, 2nd ss. Entry Is. 3. 100 yds. HANDICAP, Ist prize 40s, 2nd 15s. Nomination 2s 3 acceptance Is. 4. HIGH JUMP HANDICAP, Ist prize i 20s, 2nd ss. . Post entry Is. 5. LADIES' BRACELET (Members On- ■ ly), Ist prize trophy, 2nd trophy. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. 6. GIRLS' RACE, under 16. Ist prize 10s, 2nd ss. 7. 220 YARDS HANDICAP. Ist prize 505., 2nd 10s. Nomination 2s. Acceptance Is. 8. LEAPING COMPETITION (horses), Ist priza 80s, 2nd 30s, 3rd 10s. Post entry ss. 9. DISTRICT WOOD CHOPPING, 15 inch log, standing, Ist prize 60s, 2nd 30s, 3rd 10s. Nomination 4s, acceptance 2s. 10. WOOD-SAWING COMPETITION, (District), Double-handed, Ist prize 50s, 2nd 20s. Post entry -3s. 11. 440 yds HANDICAP, Ist prize 60s, 2nd 20\ Nomination 2s, Acceptance 2«. 12. DISTRICT PACE RACE (horses), li miles, Walk, Trot, Gallop; Ist I prize 40s 2nd 20s. Post entry 3s. ! 13. THREADING THE NEEDLE RACE i (horseback), Ist prize 40s, 2nd 10s. Post entry 2s. ■ 14. LADIES' NAIL DRIVING COMPETITION, Ist prize 10s, 2nd ss. 15. OBSTACLE RACE, Ist prize 355, 2nd 10s. Post entry 2s. SHEEP GUESSING COMPETITION, Ist prize 425, 2nd 10s 6d. All events for which Nomination Money has to be paid close with the Socretarv on Saturday, 14th Decemb©: 1907, at'B p.m. Nominators must forward all performances for previous two years; if none during that period last two performances to be given. Run under the rules of the West Coast Athletio and Caledonian Association. Refreshments on the ground. Band in attendance. Admission to Ground, Is. Children half price. Concert and Dance in Waitotara Hal] in the evening. Popular prices. R. M. BRADLEY, NVotuwera, Waverley, Hon. Secretary.