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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXIV, Issue 7292, 17 December 1890, Page 4

4. The New Zealand Blondin, assisted by Young Blondin, will perform New and Startling Feata on tho High Wire. To commence at 12.15 p.m. 6. Single-stick Competition — A Speoial prizo, engraved Silver Medal; entrance, la. To start at 1.39 p.m. 6. Boys' Bace (Handicap), 220 yards.— For boys under 4 years of age— lst prize, 7s 6d ; 2nd, 5s j entrance, 6d. To start at 2 p,m,,|.,. > •• ■> 7. Startling PerformanOe on the 'Flying Trapeze by the Champion of the Australasian Colonies. To commence at 2.30 p.m. 8. Friendly Societies' Handicap, 220 yards. To be run in Regalia. No athletio costume or running shoes allowed — Ist prise, 30s; 2nd, 15s; 3rd, ss ; nomination, Is; acceptance, Is, To start at 3 p.m. 9. Old Men's Race (Handicap), 100 yds. ; for men above 45 years of age — Ist prize, 10s j 2nd, 5b j entrance, Is, To start at 3. 5 p.m. 10. Wonderful Feata on the Slack Wire. To commence at 3.30 p.m. 11. Steenlccbase (Handicap), about half-a-mile— lst prize, 60s; 2nd, 20s; 3rd, 10a ; nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 2s. Starts at 4 p m. 12 Girls' Race (Handicap), 150 yards— lst prize, 7b 6d ; 2nd, ss ; entrance, 6d. Starts at 4.30 p.m. 13. Double Roman Bmg Performance by the New Zealand Blondin and a young Aerial Artist (six years of age) assisted by a very funny Clown. To commence at 4.45 p m. 14. Novel Eace, 50 yards Sunning, 50 yards Hopping, 50 yards All-fours — Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd 10a ; entranco, Is: Starts at 5 p.m.

Other events will be added during the day. Nominations for 1, 2, 8, 11, will be taken on the ground by the Secretary, Mr J. R Paul, at the conclusion of the preceding events. Acceptances and other entries at starting. i For all Handicaps competitors are to furnish tho Secretary with a list of two yeara 1 previous performances. Competitors not doing so are liable to disqualification. i Three competitors to start or no second prize ; four to start or no third prize. All events to bo run under the Wanganui Caledonian Society's rules. The Wanganui Town Band has been engaged to play a first-class programme during the day. (The other amusements will be Quoit Matches, Swings, Shooting Gallery, Dancing on the Green, Cricket, Rounders, Kiss-in-the-Bing, and other Games.

CHILDREN'S SPORTS - TOYS AND GIFfS.

The Commift-eo have expended a considerable sum in Toys, &c, to be competed for and distributed among the children. The Eofreshmont Booth will be under efficient management, and all refreshments will be sold at Town prioes, a list of which will be posted at the Booth. Tickets (including railway fare and admission to the ground) :— Adults, 2s j children (under 12), Is ; may be obtained from membora of tho Committee JOSEPH E. PAUL, Secretary. WANGANUI CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. EIGHTH ANNUAL GATHERING, TO BE HELD ON THE SOCIETY'S G-SOUNDS, N VICTORIA FABK, ON THURSDAY, 22nd JANUAEY, 1891. WORKING COMMITTEE, Messrs J. T. Stewart, J. Thain, J. Young, W. Patoraon, T. F. Drummond, JTawse, J. Bonnie, T. Copeland, J. L. Stevenson, K. M. Bpurdle, J. Hogg, W. Alexander, Jamoß Watt, and Dr Sorley. STARTER. TIMEKEEPER. G Marßhal 1 , Esq. Mr Hugh Black. HANDICAPPERS, Messrs J. Boyle, T. Copoland, and M. Neill. TREASURER AND SECRETARY. James Watt, Esq. FIRST EVENT TO START ac 11 o'clock sharp. 1. Boys' Raco Handicap (boys under 14), 280 yards.— lst prize, Ll ; 2nd, 10s. Post entranco, Is. 2. Bagpipo Mußic— Ist prizo, L 5, 2nd, L 2. Entrance 5?. 8. 100 Yards Handicap. — lot prize, L 5; 2nd, L 2; 3rd, Ll. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, 3s. 4. Hop, Step, and Jump.— lst prize, L 2 j 2nd, Ll. Entranco, 2s 6d. 5. Throwing the flammor (61bs) —Ist prize, L 3 j 2nd, Ll. Entrance Bs. 6. Quoits, 21yds— L2 and L. Entrance 2a Gd. 7. 220 Yards Handicap— Ist prize, Lsj 2nd, L 2; 3rd, Ll. Nomination, 2s; acceptance, 3s. 8. Best Highland Costume (adults). Silver medal. Entrance, 2s 6d. 9. Highland Fling (adults), in costume. Ist prize, L 3; 2nd, Ll. Entrance, 3s. 10. Running High Jump— lst prizo, L 3; | 2nd, Ll. Entranco, 3s. 11. Highland Fling (boys), in costume— lst prize, 30s j 2nd, 15s j 3rd, 10s. Entrance, Is Cd. 12. Quarter-Milo Handicap— lst prizo, L 5 j 2nd, L 2 ; 3rd, Ll. Nomination, 2s ; accoptance, 3s. 13. Shauntreus -Ist pvizo, L 3; 2nd, Ll. Entrance, 3s. 14. Wrestling (Cumberland stylo) — Ist prize, L 3; 2nd, Ll, Entrance, 3s. 15. Tossing tho Caber- Ist prize, L 3; 2nd, J' . Entrance, 3s. 16. Sword Dance (adults), Highland costume). Ist prize, L 3; 2nd, Ll. Entrance, 3s. 17. Biiepipe Musio (Pibroohs) - Ist prize, L4j2nd, Ll. Entrance, 4s. 18. Sword Dance — Boys (in Highland costume) — Ist prize, 80s ; 2nd, 15s j 3rd, ! 10s. Entranco, Is 6d. 19. Caledonian Milo Handicap — lat prize, L 10;1 0; 2nd, L 4; 3rd, Ll ; acceptance, 8s j nomination 2s. 20. Vaulting with pole — Ist prizo, L 4; 2nd, L 2. Competitors may use their own polos, Entranco, 4s. 21. Best Drcßsed Boy (under 15), in Highland costume — Silver medal. Entrance, 2«6d. 22. Handicap Hurdle Race, 120 yards— lst pn/.e, L 5; 2nd, L 2; 3rd, Ll ; acceptance, 3s ; nomination, 2s, 23. Putting the Stone— lat prize, L 2 ; 2nd, Ll. Entrance, is 6d. 24. Handicap Walking Race, 2 milos — Ist prize, L 5; 2nd, L 2; 3rd L 4 ; accept mcc, 33 ; nomination, 2b. 25. Irish Jig— lst prize, 15s ; 2nd, 7b 6d. Entranco, 2s Gd. 26. Running Long Jump — Ist prize, L 2; 2nd, Ll. Entrance, 2s 6d. 27. Consolation Handicap, 220 yardsOpen to all who compote in any of the events numbered 8, 6, 11, 18, and 22, without winning a first pruo. Ist pri^o, L 3; ?pd, 30s j 3rd, 15s. Entranco, 3s. SPEOIAL PRIZES. Pkbsidbht'b Pbi/b, Cairngorm BroochPoints Prize for Nos 2, 9, 13, 16, and 17. Points to count : First place, 2 ; second place, 1. NOTICE TO COMPETITORS. NOMINATIONS must be accompanied I by a record of performances for two yearß previous to the date for closing the nominations, and must be lodgod with the eecro. tary on or before THURSDAY, tho Bth January, at NOON. HANDICAPS will be published on the following MONDAY. Nomination fees must be paid at time of nominating, and acceptances on the ground. All events, except handicaps, post entry. Tho attention of competitors is spocially directed to Bule No. 5 of tho Rules and Conditions of competition, in tho Society's now book of rulos, which may be obtained from the Secretary at (id each. Competitors must run uudor thoir truo namoß, and ut timo of nominating must disclose all otbor names undor which they may have previously competed. The Society's Rules as printed and amended, and the regulations of tho Working Committee will be etrictly adhered to. Admission to tho Grounds Is, children under 12 half-price. Vehioles (including drivor), 2b Cd. Member's Ticket, 10s each, admit holder and lady to ground and grand stand, and must bo shown at the gates, Special arrangomenta will be made with tho Railway Department. JAMES WATT, Hon: Secretary,