Sports. Easter Monday, 11th April. COOK'S GARDENS BOARD OF CONTROL. IMMENSE ATHLETIC & CYCLING CARNIVAL. (In aid of further improvements to the new grounds.) To bo held on EASTER MONDAY, (April 11th, 1898), ON Cook's Gardens, Wanganui. MOST VARIED PROGRAMME EVER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC IN THE NORTH ISLAND. ni mm v Given nway in n-* ** ** £1 7 5 P"ze Money and £_, 17 5 Trophies. "HANDSOME POINTS PRIZES IN EACH HANDICAP. Competitors expected from all parts of the Colony. Garrison lUvd in Attendance. LOOK AT THE AMOUNT OF PRIZE MONEY AND TROPHIES, £175. £175. £175. First Event to start at 11.30 a.m. FitooßMiMn of Events. WANGANUI LICENSED VICTUALLERS' HANDICAP, of six distances (for Professional Runneis) Total £62, including Points Prize value £10 10s. Point? to count, Ist 5, 2nd 3, 3id 1. Run under the rules of the Wanganui Caledonian Society. 100 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2 nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of boats not placed in final, 10s. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s. 220 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats not placed in final, 10s. Nomination 2e, acceptance 3s. 440 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s. 880 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £7, 2nd £3, 3rd £1. Nomination 3s, acceptance 4a. 1 Mile Flat Handicap. Ist £8, 2nd £3, 3rd£l. Nomination 3s, acceptance ss. 220 Yards Hurdles. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3id £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. GREAT FiASTER-DAY HANDICAP, of five distances (for Cash Cyclists). Total £50, including points prize value £10 10s. Run under the Rules of The New Zealand Leaguo of Wheeelmen. J-Mile Dash. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats not placed in final, 10s each. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. 1-Mile Cycle. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats not placed in final, 10s each. Nomination 2s acceptance Is. 2 Mile Cycle. lßt £4, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 3-Miles Cycle. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s 5-Miles Cycle. Ist £G, 2nd £3, 3rd £1. Nomination 3s, acceptance 3s. EASTER MONDAY HANDICAP, of five distances (for Amateur Cyclists). Total value, includmg points prize, £33. Under the Rules of tho New Zealand Cyclibts Alliance. J-Mile Dash. Winners of heats, 10s (value). Ist in final £1 (value), 2nd 10s (value . Only winners of heats to start in final. Nomination Is. i-Mile Dash. Ist trophy valuo £2, 2nd £1 (value). Nomination "2s Gd 1-Mile Cycle. Ist trophy value £3, 2nd £1 (value). Nomination 2s 6d. 3 Miles Cycle. Ist trophy value £4, 2nd £2 (value), 3rd £1 (value). Nomination 2s Gd. 5-Mileß Cycle. Ist trophy valued £5, 2nd £2 (value), 3rd £1 (value). Nomination 2s Gd. EASTER HANDICAP, of three distances (for Amateur Runners). Total value, including points pii/ie, £30. Run under Rules of New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association. 100 Yards Flat. Ist trophy value £2, 2 nd £1 (value). 440 Yards Flat. Ist trophy value £3, 2 nd £1 (value). 880 Yards Flat. lßt trophy value £4, 2 nd £1 (valuo). Nomination, 2s Gd in each event. SCHOOL BOYS' RACES. 100 yds and 220 yds Flat (open to pupils attending Collegiate School). Trophies presented to Ist and 2nd in each event. Nomination, 6d in each event. 100 yds and 220 yds Handicap (open to pupils attending other schools in the Wanganui district. Trophies presented to Ist and 2nd in each event. Nomination, Gd in each event. Entiies for all evonts close with the Secretary, George Tuffin, Post Office, Wanganui, on MONDAY, 28th March, at 8 p.m. Handicaps declared and published in the local papers on or about Saturday, 2nd April. Entries for Cash and Amateur Cycling Events must be made upon the respective entry forms, such forms to be obtained from the Secretary, All competitois (Running and Cycling) must send in, together with nominations, a correct record of performances for the two years previous to nominating. If no performances during that period, last three to be enclosed. Cyclists MUST state weight and gearing of machines. Competitors must be clothed in proper athletic costume, i.e., sleeved jersey and knickers. Entries most disclose correct names of nominators. Disqualifications for breaches of Rules will be enforced. All competitors rominated allowed use of Grounds for training purposes until date of Sports. Luncheon, Afternoon Tea, &c, Ac, on the grounds at town prices. Excursion Trains, North and South, delayed to suit tho convenience of country visitors. Admission to Ground — Adults, Is; Children (under 12), 6d. Grand Stand Is. GEORGE TUFFIN, Secretary. ASK IOR T Q L E G G S PERAMBULATORS. PERAMBULATORS. Sold by W. Caiman, J. Anderson, E. Moult, and ! F. Dexter, Wanganui, Works at Christchurch. npo HOUSimpTLDERS— Harei M. Linoleum Reviver, for reviving old cloth, Floorcloth, Linoleum, Furniture, etc., and preserving the same. Once used always used. In stone jars, 2s. Jackson's Wax Polish, for use on stained or Polished Floors, Gd tin. R. and E. Tingoy's HIEF BRAND CLOTHING FACTORY has peen greatly enlarged to meet the demand,
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9382, 8 March 1898, Page 4
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831Page 4 Advertisements Column 4 Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9382, 8 March 1898, Page 4
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