Sports. Easter Monday, 11th April. COOK'S GARDENS BOARD OF CONTKOL. , IMMENSE ATHLETIC & CYCLING CARNIVAL. (In aid of further improvements to the new grounds.) To he held on EASTEE MONDAY, (April 11th, 1898), ON Cook's Gardens, Wanganui. MOST VARIED PROGRAMME EVER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC IN THE NORTH ISLAND. £1 7 5 PriaeVoney aid £175 Trophies. HANDSOME POINTS PRIZES IN EACH HANDICAP. Competitors expected from aH parts of the Colony. Garrison Basd in Attendance, LOOK AT THE AMOUNT OF PRIZE MONEY AND TEOPHIES, £175. £175. £175. First Event to start at 11.30 a.m. PnOOBAMSIE OT EVENTS. WANGANUI LICENSED VICTUALLERS' HANDICAP, of six distances (for Professional Runnels). Total £62, including Points Prize value £10 10s. Points to count, Ist ,5, 2nd 3, 3rd 1. Run under the rules of the Wanganui Caledonian Society. 100 Yards.Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2 nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of hpats not placed in final, 10s. Nomination 2s, accepfcanoe 3b. 220 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats not placed in final, 10s. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s. 440Yavt1s Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s. 880 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £7, 2nd £3, 3rd £1. Nomination 33, accoptnnce 4s. 1 Mile Flat Handicap. Ist £8, 2nd £3, 3id £l. Nomination 3s, acceptance ss. 220 Yards Hurdles. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. GREAT EASTER-DAY HANDICAP, of five distances (for, Cash Cyclists). Total £50, including points prize valuo £10 10s. Run undor the Rules of The New Zealand League of Wheeelmen. 4-JHiIo Dash. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats not placed in final, 10s eaoh. Nomination 2s, acceptance Ib. 1-Mile Cycle. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats not placed in final, 10s each. Nomination 2s acceptance Is. 2-Milo Cycle. Ist £4, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 3-Miles Cycle. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. , Nomination 2s, acceptance 3a 5-Milos Cycle. Ist £0, 2nd £3, 3rd £1. Nomination 3s, acceptance 3s. EASTER MONDAY MANDICAP, of five distances (for Amateur Cyclists). Total value, including points prize, £38. Under the Rules of the New Zealand Cyclists Alliance. J-MileDash, Winners of heats, 10s (value . Ist in final £1 (value), 2nd 10s (value . Only winners of heats to start in fina , Nomination Is. J-Milo Dash. Ist trophy valuo £2, 2nd £1 lvalue). Nomination 2a Gd 1-Mile (jycle. Ist trophy va}ue £3, 2nd £1 (value). Nomination 2s 6d, 3 Miles Cyole. Ist trophy value £4, 2nd £2 (value), 3rd £1 (valuo). Nomination 2s (id. 5-Miles Cycle. l3t trophy valued £5, 2nd £2 (value), 3rd £1 (value). Nomination 2b 6d. EASTER HANDICAP, of three distanceß (for Amateur Runners). Total value, inoluding points prize, £30. Bun under Kules of New Zealand Amateur Athletic Association, 100 Yards Flat. Ist trophy value £2, 2 nd £1 (valne). 440 Yards Flat. Ist trophy value £B, 2nd £1 (value). 880 Yards Flat, ldt trophy value £4, 2 nd £1 Rvalue). Nomination, 2s 6d in each event. SCHOOL BOYS' EACES. 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. Entries for all events close with the Seoretary, 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 formß, such forms to be obtained from the Secretary. All competitors (Running and Cyoling) must send in, together with nominations, a correct record of performances for the two years previous to nominatuig. If n» performances during that period, last three to he enclosed. Cyclists MUST state weight and gearing of machines. Competitors must be clothed in proper athletic costume, i.e., sleeved jersey and knickers. Entries must disclose correot names of nominators. Disqualifications for breaches of Rules will be enforced. All competitors nominated allowed use of Grounds for training pnrposes until date of Sports. Luncheon, Afternoon Tea, &0., &c, on the grounds at town prices, Excursion Trains, North and South, delayed to suit the convenience of country visitors. > - ' Admission to Ground — Adults, Is ; Children (under 12), 6d. Grand Stand Is. GEORGE TUFFIN, Secretary. [a cahd.] /"^ A/ R N E R, UPHOLSTERER' & UNDERTAKER Victoria. Avenue, . Wanganui. AS I reside on the Premises orders may be left any hour of the day . or night. CHIEF -BfIAiND Saddle Tweed Trou aers for Farmers and Stookmen, are made to wear / HIEF. BRAND CLOTHIN& FACTORY Haapeen greatly enlarged to meet the demand.
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9388, 15 March 1898, Page 4
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