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Sports BOXING DAY, 1884. TTTANGANUI RIFLE VOLUNTEERS. NINTH ANNUAL FETE. \ VICTORIA PARK RESERVE. | Under the patronage of His Worship the Mayor, R. Ward, Esq., R.M., Hon. John Ballance, W. H. Watt, Esq.. _. R. Jackson. Esq., H. S. Harrison, Esq., J.P., Gilbert KiDg, Esq., J.P., Major Stapp (Officer Commanding), Officers, Militia, and Volunteers. Stewards— MessrsjT. D. Cummins, J. Notman, S. H. Drew, W. Montgomery, and James Watt. Handicappebs— Messrs H. Bußh, W. Remington, and J. C. Morey. Starter— C. H. Chavannes. The Wanganui Rifles, in soliciting the patronage of the public of Wanganni for the 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 Band, which, on all worthy occasions, has been at the publio Bervice, will warrant them in relying upon a continuation of, public support. The site — Victoria Park— with its pleasant surround* ings, has been decided upon after matured consideration and at the request of many of \ the inhabitants. | PROGRAMME : 1. Maiden Race, 200 Yards— Open to all competitors who have' never won a First Prize. First Prize, £2 10s ; second, £1 ; third, 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 2. 200 Yards Handicap Raoe —For Boys under 12 years of age. First prize, 15s; second, 10s ; third, ss. Entrance, Is, 3. 100 Yards Handioapßaoe— First Prize, £4; second, £1; third, 10s. Nomination, 1b 6d j acceptances, Is, 4. Running High Jump Handicap— First prize, £1 10s ; second, 10s. Nomination, Is ; acceptance, Is. 5. 220 Yards Handicap Race— First prize, £3 ; Becond, £1 ; third, 10s. JSo_iination, Is ; acceptance, 2s. 6. Girls Race— For Girls under 12 years of age. First prize, 7s 6d; second, ss; third, 2s 6d. Entrance, free. 7. Obstacle Race, about 1J mile, First prize, £1 10s ; second, 10s, Entrance, 2s. B._Cavalry Sword Competition, Heads and Rings, Special prize. 9s 440 Yards Handicap Race— First prize, £3 ; second, £1 ; third, 10s. Nomination, Is ; acceptance, 2s. 10. Vaulting with Pole— First prize, £2 j second, £1. Entrance, 2s. 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; Entrance, 2s od. 13. Mile Handicap Race— First prize, £6}6 } second, £2; third, £1. Nomination, , 2a ; 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 Handicap* and entrance for Maiden Bace to be made to the Secretary . on or before Saturday, the 13th December, at 9 p.m., at Mr H. N. 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 the day of the Sports.— The raoes 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 half ah 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, eball, in all cases, be final. — Four competitors to Btart or no third prize, three or no second, two or no first. — Swings will be ereoted, on different parts of the ground. — Boothß, refreshment stalls, &c, will bo pro< vided. — Sports to commence at 11 o'clock sharp.— The Band of the Wanganui Rifles will be in attendance, Admission to ground, Is ; Children under 10 years of age, free. C. H. AAMODT, Hon. Seo. *ORIENDLY SOCIETIES' ANNUAL X? . PIC-NIC AND SPORTS. . JANUARY Ist, 1885. Handioappers— Messrs Boyle, Neill, Bone, and Remington. Judges— Messrs Stringer apd Neill. Starter— Mr G f ,Braithwaite. The,. combined Frendly Societies have much pleasure in announcing to the publio of Wanganui that they Will hold their Fourth Annual, Pic«nio on New, Year's Day, at Matarawa, in the paddocks kindly lent for the ocoaßion by William Burr, Esq. . . ,' , PROGRAMME. 1, Maiden Race, 200 Yards — For those who have never won an advertised race. Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. 2, Thbee-leggbd , Bace, 100 Yards— lst prize, 15s. Entrance, Is. 3, Nkw Year's Day Handicap (Three distances— 150, 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, £}. Nomination, 3s ; acceptance,3s, 4, Running High Jump Handicap — Ist prize,' £1 ; 2nd, ss. , Nomination,' Is ; acceptance, 6d, , 5, Second Distance New Year's Day Handicap. 6, Old. Man's Race Handicap (for all over 40 years)— lst prize,. 10s; entrance, Is. 7, Friendly Societies' Race Handicap (in regalia), 200 Yards — Open to all members of Frienc'ly Societies. . Ist, prize, a Cup j 2nd, 7s 6d j 3rd, ss. Nomination, Is; rcccptance, Is. 8, Richardson Show Race Handicap l (in regalia) — For those taking part in the performance. Entrance, Free, 9, Third Distance New Year's Day Handi- < oap. - First Race to start at, 11, "o'clock, — Other events will be 7 added during the day.— -N ominations for 3, 4, 7, and entrance for Maiden Race, will' close on Wednesday, December 24th, at 8.30 p.m.— Handicaps will be declared on i Saturday, December 27th;— Acceptances close on Tuesday, December 30th, at 8.30 p.m.— All nominations and acceptances to be accompanied with the proper fees, and addressed to Mr James Boyle, care Mr. H, N. Brown, Tobacconist, Avenue.— Three competitors, to start or no Becond prize, four or no third. — The decision of' the Sports' Committee to be final. A RICHARDSON 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 ,-" Demohiaco, 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 Acrobatio Performances. "The Bounding Brothers of the Boundless Boundaries." No expense will be spared to make this the most wonderful and amusing feature of the year. New scenery painted specially for the occasion. The audience will have great variety to from, as there will be

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Wanganui Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 5497, 17 December 1884, Page 1

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Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 Wanganui Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 5497, 17 December 1884, Page 1

Page 1 Advertisements Column 3 Wanganui Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 5497, 17 December 1884, Page 1

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