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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9393, 21 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, Wanganui. MOST VARIED PROGRAMME EVER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC IN THE NORTH ISLAND. „ .- __ w Given away in n-* -. 3& 1 7 5 p rize Money and 3b I 7 O Trophies. HANDSOME POINTS PRIZES IN EACH HANDICAP. Competitors pxpected from all parts of the Colony. Gabbison Band in Attendance. LOOK AT THE AMOUNT OF PRIZE MONEY AND TROPHIES, £173. £175. £173. First Event to start at 11.30 a.m. Pboqramme of Events. WANGANUI LICENSED VICTUALLERB 1 HANDICAP, of six distances (for Professional Runneis). Total £62, including Points Prize value £10 10a. 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, acceptanco 3s. 220 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats not placed in final, 10s. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s. 440 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd .81. Nomination 2s, acooptaoce 3s. 880 Yaids Flat Handicap. Ist £7, 2nd ' £3, 3rd £1. Nomination 3s, acceptance 4s. Mile Flat Handicap, lut £8, 2nd £3, 3rd £1. domination 3s, acceptance ss. 220 Yardh nnrdles. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2a, acceptanco Is. GREAT EASTER-DAY HANDICAP, of five distances (for Cash Cyclists). Total £50, including points piine value £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 eaoh. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. 1-Mile Cycle. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. AVinners of heats not placed in fiual, 10s each. Nomination 2s acceptance Is. 2 -Mile Cyclo. Ist £4, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 3-Miles Cycle. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, Acceptance 3s 5-MUos Cycld. Ist £C, 2nd £3, 3rd £1. Nomination 3s, acceptance 3s. EASTER MONDAY,i, MANDIGAP, of five distances (foi/ Amateur Cyclists). Total value, including points prize, £33. Under the Ruleß of the New Zealand Cyclists 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. J-Mile Dash. lßt trophy value £2, 2nd £1 'value). Nomination 2s Cd 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 6d. ' 5-Milos Cyclo. l3t trophy valued £5, 2nd £2 (value), 3rd £1 (value). Nomination 2s 6d. EASTER HANDICAP, of three distances (for Amateur Runners). Total value, inoluding points prize, £30. Run under Rules of Now 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. Ist trophy value £4, 2 nd £1 (value). Nomination, 2s 6d in eaoh 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, Cd in each event. 100 yds and 220 yds Handicap (open to pupils attending other schools in the Wauganui district. Trophies presented to Ist and 2nd in each event. Nomination, Gd in each event. Entries for all events close with the Secretary, George Tuffln, Post Office, Wanganui, on MONDAY, 28th March, at 8 p.m. Handicaps deolared and published hi the local papers on or about Saturday, 2nd April. Entries for Cash and Amateur Cyoling Events must be made upon the respeotive entry forms, such forms to be obtained from the Secretary. AU competitors (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 must 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, 4c, &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), Gd. Grand Stand Is. GEORGE TUFFIN, X Secretary,

Racing. TX7-ANGANUI JOCKEY CLUB. STEEPLECHASE MEETING, MAT 24th and 25th, 1898. OFFIUEKB. President, Dr Earie ; Vioo-Pre»ident, H N Harrison; Judge. Dr Earla; Starter, OH Chavaunes; H&ndicapper, J O Evett; Clerk of the Scalei. E A Campbell ; Clerk of the Coun.e, DoDald Macdonald ; Tims- , keeper, B Higgie ; Hon. Surgeon, Dr Tripe ; Hon. veterinary Surgeon, J A Hawke, M.R.0.V.5. ; Steward), Dr Connolly, E E Fletohor, Alex. Higgie, Allan Cameron, A J Parsons, J H Nixon, and X Andereira; Secretary wd Treaiurer, Freeroan E. Jackion.