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Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8738, 26 March 1890, Page 4

NEV7 PLYMOUTH RECREATION GROUND ATHLETIO CLUB SPORTS. OPENING MEETING, i To bo held on the New Ground (Cinder Track) on EASTEB MONDAY, 7th April, 1890. Proueods to bo devoted to farther improvements. CTE WARDS: Messrs. J. T. Davis, R. G. R. B. Roy, H. Ainsworth, E. Humphries, W. H. Skinner, J. M. ; Lightfoot, J. F. Stohr, IT. Dempßey, W. Bennett, A. Goldwater, T. Ilempton, F. Watson, H. Kivell, T. Furlong, jun. Judges : Messrs. Bauchopo and Davia. Starter: Mr E. ; Humphries. Handicappcr: Mr G. E. Sole. Timelcceper: Mr Stohr. Secret tary and Treasurer: Mr W. Parker. [PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Race, 150 yards (open to all who have nevi-r won an advertised race) — Ist prize £1 10s, 2nd 5s ; post entry, lp. 2. Running High Jump, handicap —Ist prize, £1 ; nomination Is, acceptance nil. 3. Boys' Race (under 17), handicap, 200 yards — let prize £1, 2nd ss; nomination Is, acceptance nil. 4. Recreation Handicap, 440 yards — let prize £3, 2nd £1, 3rd 10s -^nomination Is, acceptance 2s. 5. Hop, Step, and Jump, handicap — lßt prize £1 ; nomination Ip, acceptance nil. 6. Bicycle Handicap, 1 mile — Ist prize £-, 2nd £- ; nomination — , acceptance — . 7. Recreation Handicap, half-mile — Ist prize £3, 2nd £1, 3rd 10s ; nomination Is, acceptance 2a. 8. Vaulting With Pole, handicap — Ist prize £1 ; nomination Is, acceptance nil. 9. Recreation Handicap, 100 yards — Ist prize £2, 2nd £1, 3rd 10a ; nomination Is, acceptance le. 10. Pick-a-Back Race, 100 yards —let prize £1 ; post entry, Is ; no weight under 4st. 11. Hurdle Race, handicap, 120 yards, over 10 hurdles about 3ft pin high— lst prize £3, 2ad £1 ; nomination Is, acceptance 2s. 12. Hurdle Race (boys under 17), handicap, 120 yards, over 10 hurdles about 3ft high — Ist prize £1, 2nd ss; nomination Is, acceptance nil. 13. One Mile Handicap — lßt prize £3, 2nd £1 ; nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 14. Obstacle Race -Ist prize £2, 2nd 15s 3rd 5s ; post entry, 2b. 15. Ladies' Bracelet, 220 yards, handicap — Ist prize bracelet valued at £3, 2nd bracelet valued at £1, 3rd 10s ; nomination Is, acceptance 2s. 16. Tug-of-War — Prize £-. 17. Consolation Handicap, 150 yardB — Ist prize £1 10s, 2nd 10a; nomination Is acebptance nil. A prize of 10s will be given to any boy under 17 who will ride Darby's ass twice round the course; post entry Is. Grand Bicycle Procession at 11 a.m. sharp. First race to start at 11.15 a.m. " A gold medal, value £5 will bo givea for the highest aggregate in Nos 4, 7, 9, 11. and 15 ; places to count 3, 2, and 1 points. The meeting will be conducted under the rules of the Wanganui Caledonian Society (as fur na practicable). Nominations for^ll handicap events to be in the hands ot the Secretary by 9 p.m. on MONDAY, 24th March, 1890, accompanied Oy the necessary amount in cash, and also all performances for the previous two years ; if nominators have not tub during that time, the last three performances to be given. Randicaps will be declared on Saturday, 29th March. Acceptances on the ground 15 minutes before starting. Competitors to wear proper athletic costumes. The decisions of the Judges in all cases to be final. Competitors in No. 15 (Ladies' Bracelet) to be nominated by ladies. Winners will havo the option of taking trophies or cash. In the event of tho weather being unfavorable, the management reserve the right to postpone the sports till a future date. ■ The Taranaki Rifles Band will play selections during tho day. Admission to grounds, Is ; children under 12, half-price. Boating on the Luke and other mentsThree competitors to Btnrt or no second prize , lour or no third prize. W. PARKER. 260 hb ap 5 HonJSec. and Treasurer. PEIZE IL/rZEXD-AJD MADE OEY FROM THE FRESHES! LIVERS, PURE, TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE. Sold everrorhere ia capsuled 'bottles. Wholesale Agents— SHARLAND & Co., 74 hw Auckland. THOS. AVERY, HAS ALWAYS IN STOCK— Account Books of every description Photo., Scrap, Writing, and Fern Albums Pocket Books, Purses and Note Books Ladies' Bags in Plush and Leather Writing Desks, Tourists' Cases and Blotters Photo. Frames — a large variety Birthday Cards and Books— latest designs Draughts, Chess, and other games Presentation and School Books Bibles, Church of England and Catholio Prayers Commercial and Fancy Stationery of al kinds, DEVON-ST., NEW PLYMOUTH. ul6B bbto AT Dunedin Exhibition one-half of the total prizes for Tea were awarded to John Em-lo uud cp., 207, Qu*y»-»Uott Aunklnnd.^-*