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Taranaki Herald, Volume XXXIX, Issue 8743, 1 April 1890, Page 4

NEV7 PLYMOUTH RECREATION GROUND ATHLETIC CLUB SPORTS. OPENING MEETING, Co be hold on the New Ground (Cinder Track) on EASTER MONDAY, t 7th April, 1890. Proceeds to be devoted to farther improvements. STEWARDS: Messrs. J. T. Davis, R. G. JBauchope, R. B. Roy, H. Ainsworth, E. Humphries, W. H. Skinner, J. M. Li^htfoot, J. F. Stohr, H. Dompaey, W. Bennett, A. Goldwater, T. Hecupton, F. Watson, H. Kivell, T. Furlong, jun. Judges : Messrs. Baucliope and Davis. Starter: Mr E. Humphries. Handicapper : Mr G. E. Sole. Timekeeper : Mr Stohr . Secra! tary and Treasurer: Mr W. Parker. {PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Race, 150 yards (open to all who have never won an advertised race) —Ist piize £1 10p, 2nd ss; post entry, Ib. 2. Running High Jump, handicap —let prize, £1 ; nomination Is, acceptance nil. 3. Bojb' Race (under 17), handicap, 200 yards— lflt prize £1, 2nd sa; nomination le, acceptance nil. 4. Recreation Handicap, 440 yards — let prize £3, 2ud £1, 3rd 10s; nomination Ib, acceptance 2s. 5. Uop, Step, and Jump, handicap — Ist prize £1 ; nomination Ib, ucceptauco nil. 6. Bicycle Handicap, 1 mile — let prize £-, 2nd £- ; nomination — , acceptance — . 7. Rccreatiou Handicap, half-mile — Int prize £3, 2nd £1, 3rd 10s ; nomination Is, acceptance 2s. 8. Vaulting With Pole, handicap— lst prizt* £1 ; nomination Ip, acceptance nil. 9. Recreation Handicnp, 100 yards— lb*. J>rize £2, 2nd £1, 3rd 10s ; nouiinalon Is, acceptance Ih. 10. Pick-a-Back Race, 100 yards -Ist prize £1 ; post entry, 1b ; no weight uuder 4st. 11. Hurdle Race, handicap, 120 yards, over 10 hurdles about 3tt pin high— lst I 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— lst prize £3, 2nd xl ; nomination 2s, acceptance 2a. 14. Obßtnclo Race -Ist prize £2, 2nd 15s 3rd 5s ; post entry", 2a. 15. Ladies' Bracelet, 220 yards, handicap — Ist prize bracelet valued at £3, 2od bracelet valued at £1, 3rd 10s ; nomination Is, acceptance 2s. 16. Tug-of- War— Prize £-. 17. Consolation Handicap, 150 yards— lst prize £1 10s, 2ad 10s; nomination la acceptance 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 Proceesion at 11 a.m. sharp. First race to start at 11.15 a.m. ' A gold medal, value £5 will be given 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 (hs far na practicable). Nominations for nil handicap events to be in the hunde ot the Secretary by 9 p.m. on MONDAY, 24th March, 1890, accompanied oy th» nectssary amount in cash, and also all performances for the previous two years ; if nominators have not ruß 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 propir athletic costumeß. 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. lv the event of the weather being unfavorable, the management reßorve the right to postpone the sports till a future date. The Taranaki Rifles Band will plaj selections during the day.' Admission to grounds, 'Is ; children under 12, half-price. Boating on the Lnke and other amusetneuts. Three competitors to stßrt or no second prize , lour or no third prize. W. PARKER. 260 hb ap 5 Hon Sec. and Treasurer. Is pJ* ij*kgj && i$ £&\is $j» MADE OMY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS, PURE, TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE, Sold everwhoro la capsuled bottles. Wholesale Agents— SHARLAND & Co., 74 hw Auckland. THOS. AVERT, HAS ALWAYS IN STOCK— Account Books of every description Photo., Scrap, Writing, and Fern Albums Pocket Bookß, Purses and Note Books Ladies' Bags in Plush and, Leather Writing Deßks, Tourists' Caseß and Blotter? j 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 Catholic Prayers Commercial and Faaoy Stationery of al kinds. DEVON-ST., NEW PLYMOUTH. al6B hbto AT Dunsdin Exhibition one-half of the toUl prizes for Ten wore awurded to John Enrle nad Co., 207, (Jueen-HUeet Auokload,