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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9396, 24 March 1898, Page 4

Sports. COOK'S GARDENS BOARD OF CONTROL. IMMENSE ATHLETIC & CYCLING CARNIVAL. (In aid of further improvements to the new grounds.) To be held on EASTEE MONDAY, (April 11th, 1898), ON Cook's Gardens, Wanganui. MOST VARIED PROGRAMME EVER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC IN THE NORTH ISLAND. 3&155 Prize Money and 55 Trophies. Pboobamme op Events. WANGANUI LICENSED VICTUALLERS' HANDICAP, of six distances (for Professional Runnels). Total £62, including Points Prizes of Ist £B, 2nd £3, 3 rd £1 (given in cash). 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 beats 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 2s, acceptance Bs. 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, inoluding points prize value £10 10s. Run under the Rules of The New Zealand League of Wheeelmen. J-Mile Dash. Ist £2, 2nd £1, 3rd 10s. J-Mile Dash. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Winnera of heats not placed in final, 10a each. Nomination 2a, acceptance Is. I-Mlle Cycle. ]Bt £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, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 2a. 3-Miles Cycle. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s 5-Miles Cycle. Ist £C, 2nd £3, 3rd £1. Nomination 3s, acceptance 3s. EASTER HANDICAP, of three distances (for Amateur Runners). Total value, including points prize, £30. Bun 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, ldt trophy value £4, 2 nd £1 (value). Nomination, 2b Gd in each evont. SCHOOL BOYS' BACES. 100yd 1 * and 220yd8 Flat (open to pupils 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 presonted to Ist and 2nd in eaoh event. Nomination, 6rt in each event. Entries for ail eventn close with the Secretary, George Tuffin, Post Office, Wanganui, on WEDNESDAY, the 30th 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 Seoretary. AH 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 athletio costume, i.e., sleeved jersey and kniokers. - — Entries must disclose correct names of nominators. Disqualifications for breaches of Rules will be enforced. AU competitors nominated allowed ugo of Grounds for training purposes until date of Sports. Luncheon, Afternoon Tea, &c, &c, on the grounds at town pricea. Excursion Trains, North and South, delayed to suit the convenience of country visitors. Admission to Ground — Adults, Is; Children (under 12), Cd. Grand Stand Is. GEORGE TUFFIN, Seoretary. P.O. Box 38. Telephone 123 Wanganni Brewery [Established 1878], Market Square, Wanoamui. GIBBONS & HOLE . . Proprietors AMONGST other additions to the plant is a New Copper Boiler, -apable of BREWING 1000 GALLONS, which will give increased facilities for turning out the firm's WELL-KNOWN BEER. 1000 DOZ. BOTTLES OF ALE AND STOUT ready for delivery for tho coining season. Bottles. Bought. Highest Prices Given

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