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Sporting. same to tho Secretary, when possible, the evening before the race, or in any ease half-an-hour prior to the start. Any person nog Iccliug to comply with this rule shall pay a fine to bo imposed by the Stewards, not exceeding 5 sovs. In all races other limn handicaps an allowance will be made to all horses sired north of the Line, in accordance with the following scale : — 2 and 3-year-olds, 101b J 4-yoar-olds,7lb; 5-year-olds, 31b. All persons intending to withdraw horses are required to give notice to that eflcct to tho Secretary or Clerk of the Scales, one half-hour before the ollicial time for starling tho race. Any person ncglcctingor refusing to comply with this rule shall pay a line, to be imposed by tho Stewards, not exceeding 20 sovs., to the Race Fund. Five per cont. will be deducted from all winnings tpwards the expenses of the course. All races to bo run under the Bulcs of Racing, No entry will be received under any pretence whatever after the hour named. FREEMAN U. JACKSON, Secretary and Treasurer. N.B.— The stakes in the subjoined programme are subject to revision by the Com- -, mittcc prior to closing, as to tho dates of entry, acceptance, etc., amount of added I money and conditions. |; The Committee also reserve to themselves the right of altering the dates ou which the handicaps appear should they deem fit to do so, Athletic.. WANGANUI CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. ELEVENTH ANNUAL GATHERING. To be hold ou the SOCIETY'S GROUNDS, VICTORIA PARK, ON MONDAY, 22nd JANUAIIY, 1891. Presidents: James Alexander, Yicc-Prcsi-dents : IX. Ross and J. Bonnie. Working Committee : James Alexander, It. Boss J. Bonnie, J. L. Stevenson, T. M. Cope laud, F. M. Spiirdlc, T. 3). Cummins, Jas. Aitkcn, D. MeLellan, Jas. McGregor, J. B. Murray, W. Ritchie, J. Twasc, anil J.Watt. Starters: G. Marshall and J MiNaught. Timekeeper: Hugh Black. Handicappcr : T. M. Copcland. Treasurer and Secretary : James Watt. First Evcnl to start at 11 o'clock sharp. 1. Boys' Raco Handicap (boys under 14 years) 220yds. Ist prize, .01 ; 2nd, 10s. Tost entrance, Is, 2. Bagpipe Music. Ist prize, £5; 2nd, JEI. Entrance, ss. 3. 100yds Handicap. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £1. Nomination, 2s ; acccpttanco, 3s. 4. Hop, Stop, and Jump. Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, '2s (id. 5. Throwing tho Hammer (Kilbs). Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1. Entrance, 2s Gd. To be thrown standing at mark. 6. 220yds Handicap. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £1. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 3s. 7. Best Highland Costume (Adults). Silver medal. Entrance, Is fid. 8. Highland Fling (adults in costume) Ist prize, £1; 2nd £1. Entrance, 4s. 9. lUmning High Jump. Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd, £1. Entrance, 2s (id. 10. Highland Fling (boys in costume). Ist prize, 30s; 2nd, 15s; 3rd, 10s. Entrance, Is Gel. 11. Caledonian Mile Handicap. Ist prize, £8; 2nd, £3; 3rd; £1. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, (is. 12. Shaunlreus. Ist prize, £4 ; 2nd, £1. Entrance, 4s. 13. Tossing the Caber. Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, £1. Entrance, 3s. 14. Handicap Hurdlo Race. 120 yards. Ist prize, £4 ; 2nd, £2 j 3rd £1. Nomination, 2s; acceptance, 2s. 15. Sword Dance (adults, Highland Costume). Ist prize, £i ; 2nd £1. Entrance, 4s. IG. Bagpipe Music (Pibrochs). Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £1. Entrance, Is Gd. 17. Sword Dance (boys, in Highland Costume). Ist prize, 30s ; 2nd, 15s ; 3rd, 10s. Entrance, Is Gd. 18. Bagpipe Music for boys under 10- years of age. Ist prize, special, presented by Mr Russell (Russell and Bignold); 2nd prize, special, presented by Mr James McGregor. Entrance, Is. 19. Quarter-mile Handicap. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £1. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 3s. 20. Irish Jig. Ist prize, special, presented by Mr Bronmm ; 2nd prize, special, presented by Mr Kennedy. Entrance, 2s Gd. 21. Vaulting with Pole. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1. Competitors may use Jtheir poles, Entrance, 2s (id. 22. Best Dressed Boy (under 15 years) in Highland costume. Silver medal. Entrance, 2s Gd. 23. Half-mile Race. Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd £1. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 3s. 24. Putting the Stone. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd, ,Cl. Entrance, 2s Gd. 25. Handicap Walking Raco, 1 mile. Ist prize, £1 ! 2nd, J'2 ; 3rd, £1, Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 2s. 20. Consolation Handicap, 220. Open to to all who compete in any of the events numbered 3, G, 11, 14 and 19, without winning a first prize. Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, 30s ; 3rd, 15s. Entrance, 3s. NOTICE TO COMPETITORS. Nominations must bo accompanied by a record of performances for tho two years previous to tho date of closing the entries, and must be lodged with the Secretary on or before Tuesday, the Dth January, at noon. Handicaps will bo published on tho 15th January. Nomination fees must be paid at time of nominating, and acceptances on tho ground. All events, except handicaps, post entry. Full knowledge of the Society's rules will bo expected of every competitor, and tho rules will bo strictly adhered to. Admission to the grand, Is; children, under 12, half-price; vehicles, including driver, 2s Gd. Members' tickets, 10s ench, admit holder and lady, and two children to ground and grandstand, and must be shown at the gate. Special arrangements will be made with the Railway Department, and a Band will be in attendance. JAS. WATT, Secretary. T|| ALLO p|l G A E|IS. A. 11ATK1CJC & CO., Agonts for Wnngiinni mid District. THE GREATEST *** WONDER OF MODERN TIMESI PILLS & OINTMENT purify the Blood, correct all Disorders of ftus Liver, Stomach, Kidneys, and Bowels. They invigorate and restore to health Debilitated Constitutions, and are invaluable in all Com plaints incidental to Females of all ages. is an infallible remedy for Bad Legs, Bad Breasts, Old Wounds, Sores and Ulcers. For Sore Throats. Bronchitis, Coughs, Colds, Gout, Rheumrtism, Glar-'.alar Swellings, and ail Skin Diseases it has ,io equal. The Pills and OinCmeture Manufactured only at 78N6w&aioTaSl:.(late633 oxfordSt.)londODj And arc sold liy all Vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilised Woild; with dircc» (ions for use in almost every language, W" Purchase's 6hould look to the la&rt on the Fots and Boxes. If the ad ireas is not *»3. Oiliii street, hoa J'«, the? are ifluriow

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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXXVIII, Issue 11919, 20 January 1894, Page 4

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