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Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8742, 31 March 1890, Page 4

SEV7 PLYMOUTH RECREATION GROUND ATHLETIC CLUB SPOKT&. OPENING MEETING, 5 Co be held on the New Ground (Cinder Track) on EASTER MONDAY, j 7th April, 1890. Proceeds to be devoted to further improvements. CTEWARDS: Messrs. J. T. Davis, R. G. •~*JBauohope, R. B. Roy, H. Ainsworth, E. Humphries, W. H. Skinner, J. M. ] Lightfoot, J. F. Stohr, H. Dempsey, W. Bennett, A. Goldwater, T. Hempton, F. Watson, H. Kivell, T. Furlong, jun. Judges : Messrs. Bauchope and Davis. Starter: Mr E. «, Humphries. Ilandicappcr: Mr G. E. Sole. Timekeeper: Mr Stohr. Secrel tary and Treasurer: Mr W. Parkor. {PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Race, 150 yards (open to all who have nevrr won an advertised race) I — Ist prize £1 10s, 2nd 5s ; post ontry, Is. 2. Running High Jump, handicap —Ist prize, £1 ; nomination Ib, acceptance nil. 3. Boys' Race (under 17), handicap, 200 - yards — Ist prize £1, 2nd ss; nomination la, acceptance nil. 4. Recreation Handicap, 440 yards — let prize £3, 2nd ill, 3rd 10b; nomination Is, acceptance 2s. 5. Hop, Step, and Jump, handicap — Ist prize £1 ; nomination le, acceptance nil. 6. Bioyclo Handicap, 1 mile — Ist prize £-, 2nd £- ; nomination — , ucceptnnoe — . 7. Recreation Handicap, half-mile — Ist prize £3, 2nd £1, 3rd 10s ; nomination Is, acceptance 2s. 8. Vaulting With Pole, handicap— lst prize £1 ; nomination Is, acceptance nil. 9. Recreation Handicap, 100 yards — Ist prize £2, 2nd £1, 3rd 10s ; nomination Ib, acceptance Is. 10. Pick-a-Back Race, 100 yards— lst prize £1 ; post entry, Is ; no weight uuder 4st. 11. Hurdle Race, handicap, 120 yards, over 10 hurdles about 3tt 6in high — Ist prize £3, 2nd £1 ; nomination Is, acceptance 2s. 12. Hurdle Race (boys under 17), handicap, 120 yards, over 10 hurdles about 3ft high— lst prize £1, 2nd ss; nomination Is, acceptance nil. 13. One Mile Handicap— lßt prize £3, 2nd jdl ; nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 14. Obstacle Race -lat prize £2, 2nd 15s 3rd 5s ; post entry, 2a. 15. Ladies' Bracelet, 220 yards, handicap — let 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, 2ad 10s; nomination Is acebptanoe nil. A prizo 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 gives for the highest aggregate in N0a4,7, 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 (a 8 far as practicable). Nominations for all handicap events to be in tho hands ot the Secretary by 9 p.m. on MONDAY, 24th 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 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 oases 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 the weather being unfavorable, the management reserve the right to postpone the eportß 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 Lnke and other amusements. Three competitors to stnrt or no second prize , lour or no third prize. W. PARKER. 260 hb ap 5 Hon Sec. and Treasurer. MADE OXLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS, POM, TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE, Sold ovorrvrtiere in capsuled bottles* Wholesale Agents— — — — SHARLAND & Co., 74 hw Auckland. THO& AVERY, HAS ALWAYS IN STOCK— Account Books of every description Photo., Scrap, Writing, and Fern Albums Pocket Books, Purees and Note Bookß Ladies' Bags ia Piush and Leather Writing Deakß, Tourists' Cases and Blotters Photo. Frames — a large variety Birthday Cardg and Books—- latest designs Draughts, Chess, and other games Presentation and Sobool Books Bibles, Church of England and Catholic Prayers Oommeroial and Fancy Stationery of at kinds. DEVON-BT-, NEW PLYMOUTH. &168 hbto AT Dunsdin Exhibition otto-half of t!i« total prizes for Tun wore awarded to John Eurle and Co., &Q7, Qufpn.-Btre»t AuckJan.d., j