AMUSEMENTS.

Stratford Evening Post, Volume XXIX, Issue 102, 20 June 1911, Page 6

AMUSEMENTS.

HIS MAJESTY’S THEATRE. Last night. was the last nif>;lit of for this week at His Majesty’s Theatre, and a new programme of pictures will be submitted. ,

JUNLOP CHRISTCHURCH TO T 3 fVI AR U ROAD RACE.

The arrangements for the running >f the Dunlop Christchurch to J'miaru . oad race, which is promoted tins .sear 'by the Dunlop Rubber Company if Australasia, Ltd., are well in hand. The energy and enthusiasm which characterised the firm’s eforts in past years is again in evidence, and there is every indication •if the event reviving the interest ,nd giving great impetus to this ■useful yet fascinating sport. The decision to start the race at Christchurch and finish at Timarn lias been "oeoivccl with approval by cyclists and the public generally. The first oi five will he £lO cash, and the prize for fastest time ,£2o with a £5 os gold .nodal. Those arc donated by the 'ompaiiy, the latter provisionally on die winner ’ compel jug in tlie Mol-)ouriic-V<ari namboal roa-'l race, the probable date of the Australian contest lieifipf October 1-0 ii. 19.11. Thurs!;;y, .September 71L, is the date fixed for the race, the day chosen offering loiter facilities for the return jour•«y io riders completing the course, than was formerly tho case. ’The race will be run in accordance with the rules of the N.Z. Cycling and ift hie lie Union.