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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9392, 19 March 1898, Page 6

Sports. Easter Monday, 11th April. COOK'S GARDENS BOARD OF CONTROL. IMMENSE ATHLETIC & CYCLING CARNIVAL. (In aid of further improvements to tho new grounds.) To ba held on EASTER MONDAY, (April Hth, 1698), ON Cook's Gardens, Wanganui. MOST VARIED PROGRAMME EVER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC IN THE NORTH ISLAND. PrizTMoney and 451 7 «> Trophies. HANDSOME P6INTS. PRIZES .IN' EACH HANDICAP. Competitors expected from all parts of the Colony. GABBIBOh IUSD IS- AIIBNDAKCB. i £OOK AT THE AMOUNT OF PRIZE MONEY AND TROPHIES, «17S. £173. *17S. Fust Event to start at 11.30 a.m. Pbooramicb of Events. WANGANUI LICENSED VICTUALLERS' HANDICAP! of six distanceß (for Professional 'Runneiß). 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 Sooiety. 100 Yards Flat Handicap.' Ist £5, 2 nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of hpats not placed in final, 10s. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s. 220 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2nd £2,.3rd £1. Winnerß of heats not ..placed in final, 10s. Nomination 2s, 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 4s. Mile Flat Handicap. Ist £8, 2nd £3, 3rd £1. 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 under the Rules of The New Zealand League 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-Milo Cycle. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats not placed in final, 10s each. Nomination 2s acceptance Is. 2-Mile Cycle. Ist £4, 2nd £2, Brd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 3-Milos Cycle. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s 5-Miles Cycle. Ist £6, 2nd £3, 3rd £1. Nomination 3s, acceptance 3s. EASTER MONDAY MANDICAP, of five distances (for Amateur Cyolists). Total value, including points prize, £39. Under the Rules of the New Zealand Cyclists Alliance. J-Mile Dash. Winners of heats, 10s lvalue). Ist in final £1 (Value), 2nd 10s (value). Only winners of heats to start in final. Nomination Is. J-Mile Dash. Ist trophy value £2, 2nd £1 (value). Nomination 2s 6d I-Mile (jycle. Ist trophy value £3V3 V 2nd £1 (value). Nomination 2s Sd, 3 -Miles Cycle. Ist trophy value £4, 2nd £2 (value), 3rd £1 (value). Nomination 2s Gd. 6-Miles Cycle. Ist trophy valued £5, 2nd £2 (value), 3rd £1 (value). Nomination 2s 6d. EASTER HANDICAP, of three distances (for Amateur Runners). Total value, including points prize, £30. Run under Rules of New Zealand Amatour 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. Ist trophy value £4, 2 nd £1 (value). Nomination, 2s Gd in each event, SCHOOL BOYS' RACES. 100 yds and 220 yds Flat (open to pnpils attending Collegiate School). Trophies presented to Ist and 2nd in each event. Nomination, 6d in each event. 100 yds and 220 yds Handioap (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 Secretary, George Tuffm, Post Office, Wanganui, on MONDAY, 28th Maroh, at 8 p.m. Handicaps declared and published in the local papers on or about Saturday, 2nd April. Entries for Cosh and Amateur Cycling Events must be made upan the respective entry forms, such forms to be obtained from the Secretary. All competitors (Running and Cycling) must send in, together with nominations, a correct record of performances for tho 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 bo clothed in proper athletio costumo, i.e., sleeved jersey and knickers. Entries most disclose correct names of nominators. Disqualifications for breaohes of Rules will be enforced. All competitors nominated allowed use of Grounds for training purposes until date of Sports. Luncheon, Afternoon Tea, Ac, &0., en the grounds at town prices. Excursion Trains, North and South, delayed to suit the convenience of country visitors. Admission to ■ Ground — Adults, 1b ; Children (under 12), 6d. Grand Stand Is. GEORGE TUFFIN, Secretary. Racing. TM/'ANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB. STEEPIECHASE MEETING, MAY 24th asd 25th, 1898. OVFICEBS. President, Dr Earle ; Vico-President, H N Harrison ; Judge, Dr Earle ; Starter, C H Cbavannes; Handicapper, I O Evett; Clerk of tho Scales, E A Campbell ; Clerk of the Coune, Donald Macdon&ld : Timekeeper, B Hipgie ; Hon. Surgeon, Dr Tripe ; Hon. veterinary Surgeon, J A Hawke, M.R.C V.S. ; Stewards, Dr Connolly, E E Fletcher, Alex. Higgie, Allan Cameron, A J Parsons, J" H Nixon, and R Andmnn ; Secretory and Treasurer, Freetcau R, Jackßon,