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Wanganui Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 5490, 9 December 1884, Page 4

Spor s BOXING DAY, 1884. Ty AKGANUI RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. NINTH ANNUAL FETE. VIOTORIA PARK RESERVE. Under the patronage of His Worship tho Mayor, R. Ward, Esq., R.M., Hon. John Ballance, W. H. Watt, Esq.. Jj. R. Jaukson, K'6q., U, S, Harrison, Keg., J.P., Gilbert King, Efcj., J.P.. Major Stapp (Officer Commanding), Officers, Militia, and Volunteers. Stewards— Messrs' T. D. Cummins, J. Notman, S. H. J'row, W. Montgomery, and James Watt. Has moAFPEKS— Messrs H. Bush, W. Rem« ington, and J. C. Morey. Starter— C. H. Chavannefl. The Wanganui Rifles, in soliciting the patronage of the public of Wanganni for tho Ninth Annual Sports, trust that their efforts in the past to provide a good day's amusement for their patrons, together with the services of their Brass l*aud, which, on all worthy occasions, has been at the public service, will warrant them in relying "upon a continuation of public support. Tho Bite — Victoria Park — with its pkasaut surroundings, has been decider] upon after matured consideration and at the request of mauy of the inhabitants. PROGRAMME : 1. Maiden. Race, 200 Yards— Open to all competitors who have never won a First I'rize. First Prize, £2 10s ; second, £1 ; third, 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 2. 200 Yards Handicap Race— For Boys under 12 years of age. First prize, 15s; second, 10s ; third, ss. Entrance, Is. 3. 100 Yards Handicap Rack— First .Prize, £4 ; second, £1 ; third, 10s. Nomination, Is 6d ; acceptances, Is, 4. Running High Jump Handicap— First piize, £1 10s ; second, 10s. domination, Is ; acceptance, Is. 5. 220 Yards Handicap Race— First prize, £3 ; Becond, £1 ; third, 10s. .Nomination, Is ; acceptance, 2s. 6. Girls Race— For Girls uuder 12 years of age. First prize, 7s 6d ; second, ss ; third, 2s Gd. Entrance, free. 7. Obstacle Race, about \\ mile. First prize, £1 10s ; second, 10s. Entrance, 2a. 8. Cavalry Sword Competition, Heads and Rings, Special prize. 9. 440 Yards Handicap Race— First prize, £3; Becond, £1; third, 10s. Nomination, Is ; acceptance, 2s. 10. Vaulting with Pole— First prize, £2 ; second, £1. Entrance, 2a. 11. 220 Yards Handicap Hurdle Race— First prize, £3 ; second, £1 ; third, 10s. Nomination, Is ; acceptance, 2s. 12. Bicycle Handicap Race, about 2 miles. First prize, £2 10s ; second, £1. Eutrance, 2s 6d. 13. Mile Handicap Race— First prize, £5 ; second, £2 ; third, £1. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 3s. 14. Bayonet Exercise— Open to squads of 12 men from any one Corps. Prize, Silver Cup, value £5. Entrance, 6s a squad. 15. Consolation Race, 150 Yards— First prize, — ; second, — . POINTS PRIZE.— A prize of £3 will be given to the highest aggregate scorer in the Handicap Races, Nos, 3, 5, 9, 11, and 13; points to count 3, 2, and 1, for first, second, and third places respectively.

RULES AND REGULATIONS. Nominations for Handicaps and entrance for Maiden Eace to be made to the Secretary on or before Saturday, the 13th December, at 9 p.m., at Mr H. K. Brown's, Tobacconist, Victoria Avenue, the past two years' performances to accompany nominations. Handicaps to be declared on Saturday, 20th December. Entries for remaining events will be received at the Secretary's office, on the ground, on tho day of the Sports.— The races are open to all, and will be run under the rules of the Wanganui Caledonian Society. — Acceptances must be made with the Secretary at least halt an hour before the appointed time of starting. — The time for receiving entries and acceptances will be strictly adhered to. — No nominations or entries will be received unless accompanied with the proper fees. — Competitors must appear in proper costume. — The decision of the Stewards, or whoever they may appoint, ehall, in all cases, be final. — Four competitors to start or no third prize, three or no second, two or no first. — Swings will be erected on different parts of the ground. — Booths, refreshment stalls, &c, will be provided. — Sports to commence at 11 o'clock sharp. — The Band of tho Wanganui Rifles will be iv attendance. Admission to ground, Is ; Children uuder 10 years of age, free. C. H. AAMODT, Hon. Sec. T^RIENDLY SOCIETIES' ANNUAL JL PIC-MC AKD SL'OKTS. JANUARY Ist, ISBS. Handicappees — Messrs Boyle, Neill, Bone, and Remington, Jui fiES— Messrs Stringer and Neill, Starter — Mr G. Braithwaite. The combined Frendly Societies have much pleasure in announcing to the public of Wangauui that they will hold their Fourth Annual Pic-nic on Ntw Year's Day, at Maiarawa, in the paddocks kindly lent for the occasion by William Burr, Esq. prog"rTmme. 1. Maiden Race, 200 Yards— For those who have never won an advertised race. Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. 2. Thbee-leggkd Kace, 100 Yards— lst prize, 15s. Entrance, Is. 3. New Year's Day Handicap (Three distances— lso, 300, and 440 yards), the competitor who scores most points to be the winner ; points to count— lst, 3 ; 2nd, 2 ; 3rd, 1. Ties to be run off at 300 Yards. Ist prize, £5; 2nd, £2; 3rd, £1. Nomination, 3s ; acceptance, 3s. 4. Running High Jomp Handicap— lst prize, £1 ; 2nd, ss. Nomination, Is ; acceptance, 6d, 5. Second Distance New Year's Day Handi- ■ cap. 6. Old Man's Race Handicap (for all over 40 years)^-lsfc pri?e, 10s ; entrance, Is. 7. Friendly Societies' Rack Handicap (in regalia), 200 Yards — Open to all members of Friendly Societies. Ist, prize, a Cup ; 2nd, 7s fid ; 3rd, ss. Nomination, Is ; acceptance, Is. 8. Richardson Show Race Handicap (in regalia) — For those taking part in the performance. Entrance, Free, 9. Third Distance New Year's Day Handicap.

First Race to start at 11 o'clock.— Other events will be added during the day.— Nominations for 3, 4, 7, and entrance for Maiden Kace, will close on Wednesday, December 24th, at 8.30 p.m. — Handicaps will be declared on Saturday, December 27th. — Acceptances close on Tuesday, December 30th, at 830 p.m. — All nominations and acceptances to be accompanied with the proper j fees, and addressed to Mr James Boyle, care Mr H, N. Brown, Tobacconist, Avenue. — Three competitors to start or no second prize, four or no third. — The decision of the Sports 1 Committee to be final. A KICHARDSON SHOW Will be held on the Grounds, where performances will take place during the day. The programme including, amongst a great number of novelties, an entirely new Tragedy, in 5 acts, written specially for the occasion, entitled "Demoniaco, the Despicable ; or, The Three Clots of Gore, and Boadicea, the Beautiful." Also the great Nautical Drama^* "The Piratical Pirate ; or, Privations of the Private Privateer." Grand Pantomimes and Ballets, Negro Minstrel, and Acrobatic Performances. "The Bounding Brothers of the Boundless Boundaries." No expense will be spared to make this tho most wonderful and amusing feature of the year . New scenery painted specially for tho occasion. The audience will have great variety to choose from, as there will be great Broadsword Combats, Murders, Suicides, Battles on Horseback, Singing, Jokes, Conundrums, Farces, Wonderful Feats of Strength, Ventriloquism, and every conceivable lorm of amusement. — The leading amatures of Wanganui, and other '