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Marlborough Express, Volume XXXVII, Issue 87, 15 April 1903, Page 4

ST. GEORGE'S DAY SPORTS, To be held on Wairau Cricket Club's Grounds, Francis Street, on THURSDAY, 23kd APRIL, 1902. PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Race, 100yds.—First prize, £1; second, 10s. Entrance fee, Is6d. 2. St. George's Handicap, first event, 440yds.—First prize, £8 ; second, £3; third, £1. Entrance, 59. Acceptance, 2s 6d, 3. Novel Race; once round the course. —First prize, £1; second, 10a. Entrance, Is 6d. 4. St. George's Handicap, 2nd event, JOOyda. 5. Tug-of-War, 7 a side.—First prize, £2 2s. Entrance, 3s Cd each team 6. Boys' Race (boys under 15); once round the course.—First prize trophy. Entrance, free. 7. St, George's Handicap, 3rd event, 220 yds 8. Half-Mile Handicap.—First prize, £2 ; second, £1. Entrance, 2s. 9. Forced Handicap, 220yds.—First prize, 30s; second, 10s. Entrance, 2s, All winners to nominate. Nominations for St. George's Handicap and Half Mile must be sent in to the Secretary not later than Wednesday, 15th April, and must be sent in in writing. Handicaps for St. George's Handicap and Half-Mile declared on Friday, 17th April. Acceptances for St. George's Handicap and Half-Mile close on the ground at 1 p.fti. on 22nd April with the Secretary. All running costumes to be approved of by the Committee. All disputes to be decided at or as soon after the event as. possible. All competitors must send in their , last 12 months' performances, or if no performances during that time the last three. Any competitor going off his mark bafore the report of the pistol will be pub back one yard for each offence. The Committee reserve to themselves the right to alter or amend the programme during the day. Competitors must be on their mark at the call of time. Any competitor absenting himself will be disqualified. In all cases of dispute the decision of the Committee shall be final. The Committee reserve the right to postpone the sports from d^y to day through inclemency of the weather. St George's Handicap to be decided by points ; Ist, 5 points ; 2nd, 3 points ; 3rd, 2 points. A. J. FISHER, Hon. Secretary. RALBIGHS. T)ALE?GH3 are en TOP OF ALL. J£\ Mind you ride one. Tyres, Bells. All Accessories at all prices. LARGEST STOCK in Town of all requirements. REPAIRS BY COMPETENT WORKMEN. A few Second-hand Ladies' Bikes for Sale. PABKBB'S CYCLE DEPOT Blenheim. THE CENTUBY DICTIONARY CYCLOPEDIA, AND ATLAS. Tjl H. PENNY, SMioaes's Hall has on view sample copies of above, showing the different styles of binding. Call early and inspect and leave your orders, as the offer is a limited one. MISS A. mTrOBINSON HAS ON HAND: A LARGE Assortment of the latest XjL Books by the most popular authors, viz.: Marie Corelli, Darwin, Ethel Turner, Baring Gould, Rev. Chambers, W. W. Jacobs, A. Sergeant, Also: Church Praise, Hymns and Prayers, Birthday Autograph, and Oonfogson Books in great variety. I have also a splendid variety of Lace Braid, and Patterns, Silks, and Wool of every description. SEES DON PALACE DINING ROOMS (Opposite Railway Station). These premises having been enlarged and added to, are open for the accommodation of tlie public. Good Meals at all hours. Moderate' Terms for boarders. First-class Table kept. MRS. R. ,1. WALDBN, Proprietress. For any printing you require call at the Marlvokough Exphess Ofllco. First-class work in any stylo or color, promptly executed^