Page 4 Advertisements Column 3

Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8741, 29 March 1890, Page 4

I NEW PLYMOUTH RECREATION GROUND ATHLETIC OLUB SPORTS. OPENING MEETING, To be held on the New Ground (Cinder Track) on EASTER MONDAY, 7th April, 1890. Proceeds to be devoted to further ! improvements. CTBWARDS: Messrs. J. T. Davis, It. G. ( R. B. Uoy, 11. Ainsworth E. Humphries, W. H. Skinner, J. Ml Lisfhtfoot, J. F. Stohr, H. Dempßoy, W. Bennett, A. Goldwater, T. Ileuipton, F. Watson, 11. Kivell, T. Furlontr, jun. Judges : Messrs. Bniichopo and Pavi*. irtorfer : Mr E. Humphries, llamlicappcr : Mr G E. Sole. Timekeeper: Mr dtohr. Semr: tary and Treasurer: Mr W. Parker. {PHOGUAMRIE. 1. Maiden Race, 150 yards (open to all who have never won an advertised race) — Ist ptizo £1 10s, 2nd 5s ; post entry, Is. 2. Rmminir Uinh Jump, handicap —Ist prize, £1 ; nomination 1», acceptance nil. 3. Boys' Race (under 17), handicap, 200 yards — Ist prize £1, 2nd sb; nomination Is, acceptance nil. 4. Recreation Handicap, 440 ynrds — Ist prize £3, 2nd £1, 3rd 10b; nomination la, acceptance 2s. 5. Hop, Step, and Jump, handicap — Ist prize £1 ; nomimuion le, iiccoplauce nil. 6. Bicycle Handicap, 1 mile — Ist pmo £-, 2nd £- ; nomination — , acceptance — . 7. Recreation Handicap, half-mile — Ist prize £3, 2nd £1, 3rd 10s ; nomination Is, ncceptanco 2s. 8. Vuultinji With Pole, handicap — Ist prize £1 ; nomination Is, acceptance nil. 9. Recreation Handicap, 100 yards — Ist prize £2, 2nd £1, 3rd 10s ; nomination Is. acceptance Is. 10. Pick-a-Back Itiice, 100 yards— lst 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, 2nd £1 ; nomination Is, acceptance 2a. 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 — Ist prize £3, 2nd £1 ; nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 14. Obstacle Race —lat prize £2, 2nd 15s 3rd 5s ; post entry, 2a. 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 yards — Ist prize £1 10s, 2nd 10s; nomination Is acceptance nil. A prize of 10a will bo 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, valuo £5 will be piven for the highest aggregate in N054,7, 911, and 15 ; places to count 3, 2, and 1 points. Tho meeting will be conducted under the rules of the Wnnganui Caledonian Society (as far us practicable). Nominations for all handicap events to bo in tho hands ot the Secretary by 9 p.m. on MON DAY, 24th March, 1890, accompanied oy the necessary amount in cash, and aIBO all performances for the previous two years ; if nominators have not run during that time, the lußt three .performances to be given. Handicaps will be declared on Saturday, 29th March. Acceptances on tho ground 15 minutes before starting. Competitors to wear proper athletic costumes. The decisions of tho Judges in all casos to be tidal. 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 the weather being unfavorable, the management reserve the right to postpone the sports till a future date. The Taranaki Rifles Band will play selections during the day. Admission to grounds, le ; children under 12, half-prico. Boating on the Lake and otli6r amusementß. Three competitors to start or no second prize , lour or no third prize. W. PARKER. 260 hi ap 5 HonJSec. and Treasure r. m W tRsS Sfe k~- 1 W- ' ?$' IFIRISIEI ZMUBrXAXr MADE OMY FROM TBE FRESHEST LIVERS, PURE, TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE, SolA evorvw-hero in capsuled bottlos. Wholesale Agents— SHAftLAND & 0., 74 hw Auckland. "thosTaveky, psjwtuk im wmmm, HAS ALWAYS IN STOCK— Account Bookfi of every description Photo., Scrap, Writing, and Fern Albums Pockot Bookß, Purses and Note Books Ladies' Bags in PJush and Leather Wrhinc Desks, Touristß' Cases and Blotters Photo. Frames— a large variety Birthday Cards and Books — latOßt 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., nlw PLYMOUTH. Al6B hbto AT Dunsdin Exhibition one-half of the toial prizes for Ten wer* awarded to llobn Enriched Co,, 207, Qu?en-itreet