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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9391, 18 March 1898, Page 4

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 be held on EASTER MONDAY, (April 11th, 1898), ON Cook's Gardens, WanganuT. MOST VARIED PROGRAMME EVER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC IN THE NORTH ISLAND. o-i rr f Given away m ot n ftr £175 Mze Money and & \ 7 5 Trophies. HANDSOME POINTS PRIZES IN EACH HANDICAP. Competitors expected from all parts o the Colony. Gabiuson lUsd in Attendance. LOOK AT THE AMOUNT OF Plltzi MONEY AND TROPHIES, £173. £173. £175 First Event to start at 11.30 a.m. t PnoGiuMJtE of Events. WANGANUI LICENSED VICTUAL LERS' HANDICAP, of six dis tanoes (for Professional Runneis Total £62, including Points Priz value £10 10s. Points to coiinl Ist 5, 2nd 3, 3rd 1. Run under th rules of the Wanganui Caledonia Society. 100 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2 nd £5 3rd £1. Wmnors of heats not place in final, 10s. Nomination 2s, accepl ance 3s. 220 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2n £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats no placed in final, 10s. Nomination 2i acceptance 3s. 440 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2n £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, accepl anco 3s. 8 ((Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £7, 2n £'i, 3rd £1. Nomination 3s, accepl nnoe 4s. Milo Flat Handicap. Ist £8, 2nd £.' 3rd £1. Nomination 3s, acceptance 5: 220 Yaids Hurdles. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3i £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. GREAT EASTER-DAY HANDICAI of five distances (for Cash Cyclists Total £50, including points pii/ value £10 10s. Run under the Rule of The New Zealand League i Wheeelmen. 4-Mi!e Dash. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £: Winners of heats not placed in fina 10s each. Nomination 2a, accep anco Is. 1-Mile Cycle. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £: Winners of heats not placed in fina 10s each. Nomination 2s accep ance Is. 2-Mile Cycle. Ist £4, 2nd £2, 3rd £ Nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 3-Miles Cycle. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £ Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s 5-Miles Cycle. Ist £6, 2nd £3, 3rd £. Nomination 3s, acceptance 3s. EASTER MONDAY MANDICAP, ( five distances (for Amateur Cyclists Total value, including points prizi £35. Under the Rules of the Ne 1 Zealand Cyclists Alliance. J-Milo Dash. Winners of heats, 10s (value Ist in final £1 (value), 2nd 10s (value Only winners of heats to start in fina Nomination Is. J-Mile Dash. Ist trophy value £2, 2n £1 (value). Nomination 2s Gd 1-Mile (jycle. Ist trophy value £3, 2n £1 (value). Nomination 2s Gd. 3 Miles Cyclo. Ist trophy value £4, 2n £2 (value), 3rd £1 (value). Nomhu tion 2s Gd. 5-Miles Cyolo. l3t trophy valued £5, 2n £2 (value), 3rd £1 (value). Nominr tion 2s Gd. EASTER HANDICAP, of three di< tances (for Amatour Runners). Toti value, including points puze, £3( Run under Rules of Sow Zealan Amateur Athletic Association, 100 Yards Flat. Ist trophy value £2, 2n £1 (value). 440 Yards Flat. Ist trophy value £3, 2n £1 (value). 880 Yards Flat, ldt trophy value £4, 2n £1 (value). Nomination, 2s Gd i each evont. SCHOOL BOYS' RACES. 100 yds and 220 yds Flat (open to pupil attending Collegiate School). Trophic presented to Ist and 2nd in cad event. Nomination, 6d in each evenl 100 yds and 220 yds Handicap (open t pupils attending other schools in th Wanganui district. Trophies pre sonted to Ist and 2nd in each evenl Nomination, Gd in each event. .Entries for all events close with th Secretary, Georgo Tuffln, Post Office Wanganui, on MONDAY, 28th March, a 8 p.m. Handicaps declared and published ii the local papers on or about Saturday 2nd April. Entries for Cas.li and Amateur Cyclhij Events must be made upon the respectivi entry forms, such forms to be obtainei from the Secretary. All competitors (Running and Cycling must send in, together with nominations a correct record of performances for tin two years previous to nominating. If n< performances during that period, las three to be enclosed, Cyclists MUST state weight and gear ing of machines. Competitors must be clothed in propel athletic costume, i.e., sleeved jersey anc knickers. Entries must disclose correct names oi nominators. Disqualifications for breaches of Rules will be enforced. All competitors nominated allowed use of Grounds for training purposes until date of Sports. Luncheon, Afternoon Tea, etc., <fco., 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.

Racing. - S ¥\7'ANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB. STEEPLECHASE MEETING, MAY 24th and 25th, 1898. OFFICERS. President, Dr Earla ; Vioe-Preaident, H N Harrison ; Judge. Dr Earle ; Starter, O H Chavannes; Haudicapper, J O Bvett; Clerk of the Scales, E A CampbDll ; Cleric of the Coune, Donald Macdouald ; Timekeeper, R Higgie ; Hou. Surgeon, Dr Tripo ; Hon. Veterinary Surgeon, J A Hawke, M.R.0.V.5. ; Stewards, Dr Connolly, E E Fletcher, Alex. Higgle, Allan Cameron, A J Parsons, J H Nixon, and E Anderasn ; Secretary and Treasurer, Freeman R. Jackson,