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New Zealand Times, Volume LXVI, Issue 3265, 23 October 1897, Page 3

Under the distinguished patronage of His Excellency the Earl of Eanfuelt and the Eight Hon E. J. Seddon, Premier. WELLINGTON BRANCH. SPORTS CARNIVAL GbUn NION, BASIS RESERVE, January 22ni>, 1893 (Wellington Anniversary). Sports Carnival Committee —Chairman, Mr S. W'aters ; Vice-Chairman, Mr G. E. Smith ; Hon Treasurer, Mr J. Dalziel; Messrs S. H. Spiers, A. Geary, W. C. Harter, J. 0. Lane, E. L. Seager and H. Atkinson. Starter— Mr E. C. Batkin. Handioafpers— Under N.Z.A.A.A. Enles, Mr W. E. Larkin ; under N.Z.C.A. Enles, Mr E. B. Walker j under L N.Z.W. Enles, Mr George Watson. (The other officials will be appointed later on.) CYCLING EVENTS (Under N.Z.C.A. Rules): One-milo Maiden-nomination, Is —JG2.JGI, 10s Half-mile Handicap (open)—nomination, 2s ; acceptance, la—£s, -to, Af One-milo Handicap (open)—nomination, 3s; acceptance, .1 s —-to, At. .tl Two-mile Handicap (oponi —nomination, 2s fid; acceptance. Is—Xo, £3, XI Five-mile Handicap (open) -nomination, 2s Gd; aocoptanoe, Is Cd—X7, X 3, XI Handicap, Ihros miles (open)—nomination, 10s : acceptance, 2a Cd -X35, XlO, X 3, XI Nominations [must ho on N.Z.C.A. ifficial forms. (Under L.N.Z.W. Enles) : Ine-milc Maiden—nomination, ls-X2, Xl, lalf-milo Handicap (open) -nomination, 2s 6d ; aocoptanoe, 3s-X6, X 3, XI )ne-mile First-class Handicap (limit Boyds) - nomination, 2s fid; acceptance, Is Ab, )no mile and a half Seoond-olasa Handrfiap—nomination, 2s j acooptanco, Is— Jive-mile Scratch -nomination, 3s—X6, X 3, XI. Time limit. Lap prize, X 3 Wheel Back, Dwo-mile Open Handicap—nomination, 103 j acooptanco, 2a Gd —£25, £lO, £3,£l Nominations must be on L.N.Zr.W. official forms. SF^CIAjTnOTE. Cyclists a* particularly requested to note bat special care will fro taken in laying oil ho track, which will also p€f well rolled for ,ome days before the meeting. A committee »f well-known riders has undertaken to assist n laying off the track and tost the corner yefore it is finally laid off. banning events. Handicap,* aree distances—loo, 220 and J Brizes for each event, £2 2s, £1 jp, I® 3 Cd. Prizes for aggregate points, £3 da, £1 Iff. Ite Gd. Points, 5, 3,1. Nomination, 2s ; aoooptance, la, for each event dies’ Bracelet (half-mile) Handicap. Bracelet value £5 ss, £2 2s, £2Nomination, sa; acceptance, 2s f .tor-College Challenge Cup, value £IJ. (For pupils of Colleges and High Schools.) J?om distSoCgs—loo. 220,440, 800 yds. Trophies for the winfiof oi each event. Points 5, 2,1. The College scoring highest r gregate points to hold the Cup for Oao !ar. If won three times (or twice in snooesen) to become the property of the winning iliege. Not more than four entries for .oh ©Vent from any one College, All pupils tending fast term 1807 eligible. Entries ust b® made thtotigh College authorities. Nominations for Running 1 Events must bo ade on N.Z.A.A.A. Official FoPmsi. CONDITIONS.Nominations, which must be accompanied by nomination fees, last six performancea and colours, close at the Rooms, 2i, Vrillis street, on Monday, January 3rd, 1898, at 8.30 p.m. Handicaps will be advertised *n the New Zealand Times and Evening Post on Saturday, January 9th, 1893. Acceptances close at the Rooms on. Monday, January ITth, 1893, at 830 p.m.- In all events, unless otherwise specified, four must start, or no third prize ; three or no event. All events will be started punctually, and competitors must be at the post at the time stated in the Official Programme. No DELAY WILL BE ALLOWED ON ANY* ACCOUNT. Each competitor must wear the number placed opposite his name in the Official Programme, securely fixed on his back (cyclists on waistband of trousers). Any competitor winning without a number will be disqualified for that event. ■ The Committee reserve the right to postpone the Sports in the event of unfavourable weather. In all protests the decision of the Committee will bo -final, and not subject to any action at law. All protests must be accompanied by the usual fee. * Nomination Forms can be obtained from A. H. LOGAN, Secretary, 21, Willis street, Wellington. GRAND ART UNION (By special permission of Colonial Secretary) To be drawn at the Opera Honse, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28th, 1898. 25 MAGNIFICENT PICTURES. The Pictures will be on view early in January. Various firms have offered very valuable presents to tho winners of the different prizes. „ ~, 1 The Dresden Piano Co., Wellington, offer tho winner of tho Ist Prize the choice of either a Lipp and Sohn or a Broad wood and Sons Piano, each of which is valued at XllO. . ' ... •. • , Messrs Xnolis Bros, offer tho wjnners of the 2nd and4th Prizes “Ealoigh Bioyoles, valued at X3l and X3O respectively. Messrs Jenkinson and Co. offer the winners of the 3rd and sth Prizis a specially-built “ Champion“ and a “Cleveland,', valued at £3O and £27 respectively., # , ■ ■ Twenty other presents varying in value from £2O to £2 are offered to the winners of tho other 20 prizes by other firms. Tickets only Is. each, which includes admission to the Sports. Single tickets sent to any address on receipt of Is in stamps and stamped envelope for reply. Books containing 23 tickets sent anywhere on receipt of £l. Sub-Agents—Messrs Donovan and Armifc, 51, Lambtou quay, Wellington. Reliable Agents wanted in any place where no agents already appointed. . v speciaiTnote. In the event of the Pianos, Bicycles or any of the other presents not being to the liking of the winners of any of tho prizes, the Committee undertake to find purchasers for the same at their specified value, less 15 per cent, commission, within one week from date of drawing. ■ _ ... . . All Communications and Remittances to be eased to „ „ A. H. LOGAN, Secretary. 21, Willis street, Wellington. MARTON ATHLETIC CLUE SPORTSPatron : John Stevens, Esq., M.H.E. President: J. J. McDonald, Esq. TO BE HELD ON TUESDAY, 9th NOY. UPWAEDS OF cSioo IN PBIZES. <£loo BICYCLE EACE3, FOOT-EACING (Flat and Hurdle). T 0 G-OF-W AE COMPETITION (Ten Men A Side). TANDEM BICYCLE RACING, &c., Ac. Competitors must send in two years’ previous performances, ■ with nominations. The rules of Marton Athletic Club, “ vide programmes” sold on ground, will be strictly adhered to. ■ Bicycle’events will be run nnder the New Zealand Cyclists’ Onion Enles. Entry forms can bo obtained from Mr J. Robson, Secretary Hangitikei Cycling Club. Nominations tor all Handicaps, Cycling and Running must bo in the-hands of the Secretary not later than TUESDAY, October 26th, Handicaps will be declared on WEDNESDAY, 3rd November. Fall detailed programme on application to ALFRED BOSS, 238 Hon. Sec. triSlT KARORI PLEASURE V GARDENS. Boating, Refreshments, &o. Admission, Gd. Young’s Brakes will ’eave Fitz Gerald’s Berner at 10 15 am. and 2 p m., retnrni g •Ipm. Sundays 2 p.m. Return fares. Is fid, including admission to Gardena. Sundays 2a, 892