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Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8740, 28 March 1890, Page 4

NEW PLYMOUTH RECREATION GROUND ATHLETIO CLUB SPORTS. OPENING MEETING, i To be held on the New Ground (Cinder Track) on EASTER MONDAY, 7th April, 1890. Proceeds to be devoted to further improvements. CTEWARDS: Messrs. J. T. Davis, R. G. R. B. Roy, H. Ainsworth E. Ilumphms, W. H. Skinner, J. M. Liiihtfoot, J. F. Stohr, IJ. Dempsev, W. Bennett,. A. Goldwater, T. nempton, F. Watson, H. Kivell, T. Furlonsr, jun. Judges : Messrs. Bauchopo and Daviß. Starter: Mr E. | Humphries. Handkapper: Mr G E. Sole. Timekeeper: Mr Stohr. Secrel tary and Treasurer: Mr W. Parker. 1. Maiden Raco, 150 yards (open to all who have nevir won an n ivertisod race) — Ist pi tea £1 10fl, 2nd 5s ; post entry, Ip. 2. Running Ili^h Jump, handicap— lßt prize, £1 ; nomination Is, acceptance nil. 3. Boys' Race (nndet 17), handicap, 200 yurdp — Ist prize £1, 2nd ss; nomination lf>, acceptance nil. 4. Recreation Handicap, 440 yards — Ist prizo £3, 2nd Jfcl, 3rd 10s; nomination Is, acceptance 2s. 5. Hop, Step, nnd Jump, handicap — Ist pr'zo£l ; nomination Ip, acceptance nil. 6. Bicyclo Handicap, 1 mile — Ist pri/.o £-, 2nd £- ; nomination — , acceptance — . 7. Recreation Handicap, half-niilo — Ist pri/.o £3, 2nd £1, 3rd 10s ; nomination Is, acceptance 2a. 8. Vaulting With Pole, handicap— lst prize £1 ; nomination Is, acceptance nil. 9. Recreation Handicap, 100 yards — Ist prize £2, 2nd £1, 3rd 10s; nouiinu- ' lion Is, acceptance Is. 10. Pick-a-IJack liuce, 100 yards —Ist prize £1 ; post entry, Is ; no weight under 4st. 11. Hurdle Race, handicap, 120 yards, over 10 hurdles about 3ft 6in high— lst prize £3, 2ad £1 ; nomination Is, acceptance 2d. 12. Hurdle Race (boys under 17), handicap, 120 yards, over 10 hurdles about 3ft high — let prize £1, 2ad ss; nomination Is, acceptance nil. 13. One Mile Handicap — let prize £3, 2nd xl ; nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 14. Obßtncle Raco —Ist prize £2, 2nd 15s 3rd 5s ; post entry, 2s. 15. Ladies' Bracelet, 220. ynrde, handicap — Ist prize bracelet valued at £3, 2ad bracelet valued at £1, 3rd 10s ; nomination Is, acceptance 2s. 16. Tug-of- War— Prize £-. 17. Consolation Handicap, 150 yards — Ist prize £1 10s, 2nd 10s; nomination Is acceptance nil. A prize of 103 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. shnrp. First race to Btart at 11.15 a.m. " A gold medal, value £5 will be given for the highest aggregate in Nos4, 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 far as practicable). Nominations for all handicup events to be in the hands ot the Secretary by 9 p.m. on MONDAY, 24ib March, 1890, accompanied by the necessary amount in cash, and also all performances for the previous two years ; if nominators have not run during that time, the last three .performances to be given. Handicaps will bo declared on Saturday, 29th March. Acceptances on the ground 15 minutes before starting. Competitors to wear proptr 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 have 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 pla} selections during the day. Admission to giounds, Is ; children under 12, half-price. Boating on the Lake and other amuse^ menls. Three competitors to start or no second prize , lour or no third prize. W. PARKER. 260 hb ap 5 Hon'Seo. and Treasurer. pbize nynnuxD^wX' MADE OXL! FROM TOE FRESHEST LIVERS, PURE, TASTELESS, • DIGESTIBLE. Sold ovorvwliero ia oap3u!sft Tsottlea. Wholesale Agents — SHARLAND & CX, 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 Bookß Ladies' Bags in Plush and Leather Writing Desks, Touriste' Caeca and Blotters Photo. Fromes— a large variety Birthday Cards and Books— latest designs Draughts, Chess, and othi r games Presentation and School Books Bibles, Church of England and Catholic Prayers Go v tneroial and Fancy Stationery of al kinds. DEVON-ST., NEW PLYMOUTH. aJ6Bhbto AT Dunsdin Exhibition one-half of the ** torn! prizes for Tea werr awarded to John Earleiu&d. Co., 207, Queen-strutt