Sports. NEW PLYMOUTH Juvenile Sports. PRINCE OF WALES' BIRTHDAY— WEDNESDAY NOV. 9Proceeds to be devoted to further improvements. Stewards : Messrs R. G. Bauchope, R, Cock, E. Pridham, A. Goldwater, H. Dompsey, l\ Watson, ft. W. Browne, A. Matheaon, — Harvey, — Wyllie, H. Ainsworth, W. Webster, E. Humphries, W. Bennett, W. Perry, F. Jackson, W. Ford, T. Murphy, R « B. Roy, S. Humphries. H.Kivoll, T. Mills, J. M Lightfoot, — Kilchonmtin, T. Furlong, jun. fudges : Messrs R. 6. Bauuhope, R. Cock, H. Deinpsoy, and T. Mmphy. Starter : Mr J. M- Lightfoot. Hanoicappcrs : Messrs W. Wobstor, S. Humphrios, and — WylHo. PR OGR AMMF : 2nd Class, for children under 8 yea: 8 of age. 1. 75 Yards Handicap, for Boys — Ist prize 10s, 2nd ss, 3rd Is 2. 75 Yards Handicap, for Girls — Ist prizo 10s, 2nd ss, 3rd Is 3. 40 Yards Handicap Ilopping Match, for Boys — let prizo bs, 2nd 2s 6d, 3rd I la 4. 75 Yards Uandicap Skipping Match, for Girls — Ist prizo ss, 2nd 2s 6d, 3rd Is5. 150 Yards Handicap, for boys under 15 years of ago — Ist prize £I, 2nd 10s, 3rd s"s Nomination, 6d; acceptance, 6d Ist Class, for childron under 6 years of age. 6. 50 Yards Handicap, for Boys — Ist prizo ss, 2nd 2a 6d, 3rd Is 7. 50 Yards Handicap, for Girls — Ist prize ss, 2nd 2a 6d, 3rd 1b 8. 50 Yards Handicap Wheelbarrow Race, for Boys — Ist prize 4s, 2nd 2s, 3rd Is 9. 50 Yards Handicap Blindfold Race, for Girls — lat prizo 4s, 2nd 2a, 3rd Is 10. 120 Yards Handicap Hurdle?, for boys under 15 years of age, 6 flights — Ist prizo 15s, 2nd 5s Nomination, 6d ; acceptance, Gd 3rd Class, for all under 10 years of age. 11. 100 Yards Handicap, for Boys — Ist prize 12s Gd. 2nd sa, 3rd 2s 12. 75 Yards Handicap, for Girls — Ist prize 103, 2nd sa, 3rd 2s 13. 150 Yards Tricycle Race, for Boys— Ist prize 10s. 2nd 4s, 3rd Is 14. Handicap for Girls, 50 yards run, 20 yards hop — Ist prizo 7s Gd, 2nd 3s, 3rd Is 15. 200 Yards Handicap, for boys under 17 years of age — Ist piizo £1 10s, 2nd 10s Nomination, la; acceptance, Is 4th Class, for all under 12 years of age. 16. ObstaclVßace, for Boys— lßt prizo 10s, 2nd ss, 3rd 2s - - 17. 120 Yards Handicap, for Boys— ldt prizo 15s, 2nd 7s 6d, 3rd 2s 6d 18. 100 Yards Handicap, for Girls— Jst prize 10s, 2nd ss, 3rd 2s 19. 100 Yards Handicap Stilt Race, for Boys (top cf fool rest to be not less than 2 feet, or more than 3 f«.et, from bottom end of stilt)— lst prize Bs, 2nd 4s, 3rd 2s 20. 75 Yards Sack Race, for boys'under 15 — Ist prize sa, 2nd 3s, 3rd 2s A Treacle and Ban-eating Competition (open for. boys and girls), Splitting the Cocoanuts, and various other novelties will be arranged for between the events. Sports to start at 11.30 a.m. sharp. Tae decisions of tho Committee in all cases to bo final. Nominations for handicap even's Nos. 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 10, 11, 12, 15, 17, and 18, to be in the hands of Mr H. Dcnipscy, Principal of tho Central School, or Mr T. Furlong, jun., Dovon-streot, not later than 8 p.m. on Saturday, 29th October, 1892. Nomination to state ago aud date of last birthday, and what school attending, if any. All nominations free, unless otherwise stated. Handicaps to bo declared on Saturday, sth November. Acceptances on the ground 15 minutes before starting. Any competitor entering ucder an assumed name will be disqualified for all events during tho day. CompetitorH in No. 4 must provide their own skipping ropes, and those in No. 8 must also bring their own wheelbarrows. Classes Ist and 2nd will not be allowed to compete* far any event beyond 3rd Class, and 3rd Class not beyond that of 4th Class. Winners will havo tho option of taking trophies or cash. Five competitors to start or no raco. In the event of tho weather being unfavourable, the Committee reserve the right to postpone the sports till a future date. The Town Band will pay selections during tho day. Boating on the lake and other amusements, Admissions to Grounds, Is; Children under 12, half-price; largo reduction to familiesAnnual subscribers to be admitted free to the sports on presentation of tickets. W. H. SKINNER, b 32 Hon. See. DON'T JpELAY i B.UT GO- AT ONUE TO W. KING, DiEv;oN s;t X B M E t, For Firs t-cl ass 111 Ran I 6 lie is to be found in those centrally situated premises, lately occupied by Miss ltossiter, and trusts to receive the support and patronage of the Tarauaki inhabitants. i < %m Lamb ! Lamb ! First of the Season. PRIME OX BEEF AND ■WETHEE MUTTON not to be equalled in'the district. Ploaee order oariy to save disappointment Sole Bros., TARANAK£ BUTCHERY. »989
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Taranaki Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 9542, 8 November 1892, Page 4
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823Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Taranaki Herald, Volume XLI, Issue 9542, 8 November 1892, Page 4
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