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

HIAIHAPE ATHLETIC CLUB'S X; NINTH ANNUAL SPORTS, To bo held on THE TAIHAPE OVAL On WEDNESDAY, JANUARY ], 1908 (New Year's Day). £175 IN CASH AND TROPHIES. PROGRAMME. 3. Taihape Handicap, ol £40; three distances, 100, 220, and 440 yards. £36 m cash and gold medal, value £4 45., presented by Messrs. Ellis, Darvill, and Co., for highest aggregate points in the handicap. Points to count 5, 3, and 2. Open to nominators of three events. First distance., 100 yards. First, Mr. E. A. Wakeman's special. £5 55., with £2 los. added; second, Mr. Shanley's special, 215., with 395. added; third, Mr. (xarratt's special, 21s. Acceptance, ss. _ 5. Handicap Walk. 2 miles.—First, Mr. J. F. Studholme's special, £6; sec■ond Mr. C. L. Dymock's special, £1; third, Messrs. Reid and Ryan's special, 10s. Acceptance, 2s. 6d. 6. Half-mile Handicap, of £10—First, Mr A. Davidson's speck], £2 25., with ±4 18g. added1; seciond, Messrs. Won or You and Ohing Fook'e special, £2; third, Mr. T. Chapman's special, £1 Is. Acceptance, 4s. 7. Open Wrestling (Cumberland style).—First, Mr. MeEldowney's special, £2 2-i., with £1 18s. added; second. Mr. W.~"J, H. McOormick's special, £1 Is. Post entry, 4s. 9. Taihape Handicap (second event), 220 yards.—First, Mr. A. McPherson's special, £2 25., with £5 18s. added; second, Mr Cunninghame'3 special, £1 Is., with £1 19s. added; third, Messrs. McLeiinan 8r05.5 special, £1 Is. Acceptance, ssv * ' 10 High Jump Handicap.—First, Mr Dashwood's;trophy, value £1 Is., with £2 added; second, Mr. E. Jones' special. £1 Is. Post entry, 3s. 11. Relay Race.—Open to all public schools ; for boys under 14 years; 1 mile. Teams of four boysj each running a quarter mile. The winning team to receive four gold! medals, presented by Mr. Nichol; the second team four silver medals, presented by Mr. W. McLenn&n. A medal for the fastest quartermilo run will be presented by Mr. Jas. Bellis. Schools not restricted to one team. Entry free. ! 12. Mile Handicap, of £14.—First, Messrs. O'Connor and Tin-ell's specials, j £2. with £8 added; second, Mr. Emeri soi's special, £1 Is., with £119s. added1; third, Mr Saewart's special, £1 Is. Acceptance, 7s. 14. Handicap Hurdles. 120 yards.— First Messrs. Builiman Bnos.' special, £1 Is., with £1 19s..added; second, Mr. J. B, Hodgson's special, £1. Acceptance, Is. 15. Handicap Chop, of £14.—18-inch standing w.p. logs. Under the rules of the N.Z.A.A. First, Mr. F. H. Gibbons' special, £10; second, Mr. Hedge's special, £1 Is., with £1 19s. added; third, Messrs." Herbert and F. Jones' specials, £1. Nomination 12s. 6d.,' acceptance nil. - 17. Hurdle Handicap. 220 yards.— First, Mr C. McDonell's gold medal, value £3 35., with £2 10s. added; second, Messrs. Vickers and Co.'s special, £1 Is.; third, P. ■Coleman'especial, 10s. 6d. Acceptance, 3s. 18. Ladies' Bractelet, 120 yards.— First, bracelet, value £4 45.; second, bracelet, value £2' 25., presented by Mr. W. Nichol. Acceptance, 2s. 6d. 20. Taihap> Handicap (third event). 440 yards.—First, Messrs. Peyton and Reban's specials, £2 25.. with £5 18s. «dded; second, Mr. Capill's special. £1 Is., with 19s. added1; third. Mr. M. Wilson's special, £1 Is. Acceptance, ss. 21. Coiisolation Handicap, 100 yards. —First, Taihape Foundry Company's ! special, £1 Is., with Mr Healey's special, £1 Is., added; second. Mr. H. Moss's special. £1 Is.; third. Mr. J. Champion's special, 10s. 6d. Nomination, winners compukoiy, 2s. 6d.; losers, optional, Is. Nominations for events 3, 5, 6, 9, 12. J4 : 16, 17, 18, 20. each 2b. A handsome medal will be given by Mr. A. L. Arrowsmith for the aggregate prize points during the day. All events except horso events. Points to count on each event—ss 3, 2. Two competitors or no first prize, tin «0..01* no second, four or no third. Nominations close at 7 p.m. on Tuesday. 17th December, for 3. 5, 6, 9, 12, 14; 15, 16, 17, 18. 20. Entries tojye addressed to secretary; Fees and ,two . years' performances tc> accompany nonv" ination. No nomination will be received without fee upon any consideration whatever. Acceptances clcse on ground. Handicaps in local papers about 23rd December. Snorts fo b^ conducted under New Zealand Athletic Ascociation's*rule^. Committees' decisions to be final and not amenable to any action at law. The Committee reserve the right to deleto alter, or odd to the events on the programme, also to postpone the • sports if necessary. Chopping events under the rules of tho New Zealand Axemen's Association. No nomination will bo accepted after tho advertised time. All prizes paid in cash, except where marked trophy. Nomination for chopping event will be received by the Secretary, Taihapo; and Mr. F. E. Hardy, Eltham. Events . will be started punctually without waiting for competitors who are not ready. Sports start punctually tat 11.15. H. BERTRAM, Secretary. F. H. WILKIE, Assistant Secretary. CHEAP LAND. "TT7E have been instructed to offer to prompt Buyers about a dozen sections at ARAMOHO at M. PER HALF ACRE. THIS IS ABSOLUTELY THE CHEAPEST LAND IN THE MARKET, AND EASY TERMS ARRANGED. , FULL DETAILS FROM J Hollo way, Hogan ,& Gaddyi.'Ltd. AUCTIONEERS, LAND AND ESTATE AGENTS; WANGANUI. - f