SPORTS.

Pelorus Guardian and Miners' Advocate., Volume 1, Issue 91, 16 December 1890, Page 3

SPORTS.

NEW YEAR’S DAY. ' TO BE HELD IN Reader’s Paddock, KAITUNA. Handicappers: Messrs John Brownlee, A. Adams, and W. Gusman. Starter: W. Thompson. Judge: J. A. Lambert. Stewards : Managing Committee, PROGRAMME: 1. Flat Race, for Boys under 16, 100 yards.—Entrance Gd. First prize ss, second 2s. 2, Maiden, 100 yards.—Entrance 2s. First prize 20s, second ss. 8. Handicap, 100 yards.—Entrance 2s. First prize 20s, second ss. 4. Sack Race, 100 yards.--Entrance Is. First prize 10s, second ss. 5. Half-mile Handicap,—Nomination 3s, acceptance 3s. First prize £3, second £l. 6. Hop-Step-ar.d Jnmp.—Entrance 2s. First prize £l, second ss. 7. Hurdle Handicap, 220 yards.—Entrance 3a. First prize £1 10s, second 10s. 8. Three-legged Race. —Entrance 2s. First prize 20s, second ss. 9. Rnnnirg High Jump,—Entrance Is 6d First prize 15s, second ss. 10. Old Men’s Race, handicap, ever 50 years. —Entrance 2s. First prize 20s, second ss. 11. Waihena Race. —First prize 10s, second ss. 12. Quarter mile Handicap. Entrance 4s. First prize £2, second 15s. 13. Obstacle Race. —Entrance Is. First prize 10s, second ss. 14. Committee Race.—Entrance 2s 6d compulsory. - Prize 2s 6d sweepstake. 15. Tag-of-War. Entrance Is. Prize sweepstake. 16. Tilting in Ring.—Entrance 4s. First prize £3, second £l. Rules and Regulations: The Committee reserve the right to reduces the prizes in proportion to the funds at their disposal if found necessary. Decision of Judge in all cases to be final. Any competitor moving off his mark before the firing of the pistol, will be put back one yard. All competitors will be late at their, own risk, and any one not answering to the Starter’s or Secretary’s call, will be disqualified. Five starters in each event or no third prize, four or no second, three or no fi r si. Nominations for Nos, 5 and 12 lobe in not later than December 23rd, acceptances by 30th December. The Committee reserve the right to alter, amend, or leave out any item, Intervals during the day to be filled in with sports for the children. The BIJOU BAND from Nelson will he in at tendance. An excursion Steamer will run from Wellington and Nelson should sufficient inducement offer. Admission to the Grounds, Is; Children, half-price.