NEW PLYMOUTH RUOIEATION GROUND ATHLEI'IO CLUB SPOHTS. OPENING MEETING, » To be held on tho New Ground (Cinder Track) on EASTER MONDAY, ■ 7th April, 1800. ' Prouoeda to bo devoted to further improvements. CTEWARDS: Meßsrß. J. T. Davia, R. G. R. B. Roy, 11. Ainsworlh E. Humphries, W. H. Skinnor, J. M. : Lii?hlfoot, J. F. Stohr, M. Dempsev, W. Bennett, A. Goldwater, T. Hf mplon, F. Watson, H. Kivell, T. FurloiiiT, jun. Judges : Messrs. Bnuchopß und Davis. Starter: Mr E. ; Humphries. Handicapper: Mr G. E. Sale Timekeeper: BlrSlobr. Secro! tary and Treasurer: Mr W. Parker. IprogrTmme. 1. Maidonßooe, 150 yards (open to all who have never won an advertised race) — Ist piiza £1 10h, 2ad 5s ; poßt entry, Ip. 2. Runnimr Hi^h Jump, handicap —lst prize, £1 ; nomination Ih, acceptance nil. 3. BoyB 7 Race (undct 17), handicap, 200 yards — Ist prize JCI, 2nd sa; nomination In, acceptance nil. 4. Recreation Handicap, 440 ynrds — Ist prize £3, 2nd Jtl, 3rd 10e; nomination Is, acceptance 2s. 5. Hop, Step, and Jump, handicap — Ist pr'zo £1 ; nomination Ip, acceptance nil. 6. BIC3CIO Handicnp, 1 mile — Ist pri/;o £— , 2nd £- ; nomination — , acceptance — . 7. Recreation Handicap, half-mile — Ist prize £3, 2nd £1, 3rd 10s ; nomination Is, acceptance 2s. 8. Vaulting With Pole, handicap — Ist prize £1 ; nomination le, acceptance nil. 9. Recreation Handicnp, 100 yards — Ist prize £2, 2nd £1, 3rd 10s ; nominatioo Is, acceptance la. 10. Pick-a-Bnck Race, 100 yards —Ist prize £1 ; post entry, Is ; no weight uuder 4st. 11. Hurdle Race, handicap, 120 yards, over 10 hurdles about 3ft 6in high— lst prize £3, 2nd £1 ; nomination Is, acceptance 2si. 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 — let 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. Conaolation Handicap, 150 yards — Ist prize £1 10s, 2ad 10s; nomination Is acceptance nil. A prize of 10s will be given, to any boy under 17 who will ride Darby's ass twice round tbo 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 given for tho highest abrogate in Nos 4, 7, 9. 11, and 15 ; places to count 3, 2, and 1 points The mooting will bo conducted under tho r u lea of the Wanganui Caledonian Society (no far us prnuticoblt ). Nominations for all handicap events to be in the hands ot tbo Secretary by 9 p.m. on MONDAY, 24th March, 1890, accompanied oy the necessary amount in cash, and also all performances for the previous j i two years ; if nominators have not run during that time, the laßt throe .perfor- • miinces to bo given. Handicaps will be declared on Saturday, 29th March. Acceptances on the ground 15 minutes t before starting. g Competitors to wear proptr atbletio cos- ; tumi-B. ; Ibe decisions of the Judges in all caeca f to be final. , Competitors in No. 15 (Ladies' Bracelet) | to be nominated by ladies. f Winners will have the option of taking trophies or cash. In tbe event of the weather being unfavorable, the management reserve the right to postpone the sports till & future date. The Taranaki Rifleß Band will plaj selectionn during the day. Admission to grounds, Is ; children un ler 12, half-price. Boating on the Lake and other amusements. Three competitors to start or no second prize , lour or no third prize. W. PARKER. 260 hb np 5 HonjSoo. and Treasurer. MADE OXLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS. PURE, TASTELESS, DI&ISTIBLI, Sold overvwh.oro in capsuled bottles. Wholesale Agento — SHAROAND & (X, 74 hw Ancklnnd. ~TBm AVERY, HAS ALWAYS IN STOCK— Account Books of every description Photo., fcrnp, Writing, and Fern Albums Pocket Bookß, Purses and Note Books Ladies' Bags in Plush and Leather Writing Desk*, Tourists' Cases and Blotters Photo. Frames— a largo vnriety Birthday Cards and Books-— latest designs Draughts, Chess, ond oibt r games Presentation and School Bookß Bibles, Church of England and Catholic Prayers Commercial and Fnnoy Stationery of al kinds. DEVON- ST.. NEW PLYMOUTH. nJ6Bhbto AT Dunedin Exhibition onchalf of the total prizes for Tea wer* awarded to John Earlej uod. Co., 207. Queea-strcet
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Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8739, 27 March 1890, Page 4
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739Page 4 Advertisements Column 3 Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8739, 27 March 1890, Page 4
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