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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9397, 25 March 1898, Page 4

Sports. COOK'S GARDENS BOARD OP CONTROL. IMMENSE ATHLETIC & CYCLING CARNIVAL. (In aid of further improvements to the new grounds.) To be held on EASTER MONDAY, (April 11th, 1898), OS Cook's Gardens, Wanganui. MOST VARIED PROGRAMME EVER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC IN THE NORTH ISLAND. n i r-> >* Given away in ni vv 36 1 5 5 Mze Money and £1 5 5 Trophies. PnooitiMME op Events. WANGANUI LICENSED VICTUALLERS' HANDICAP, of six distances (for Professional Runnois) Total £62, including Points Prizes of Ist £o, 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 Sooiety. 100 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2 nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats 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 £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s. 880 Yaids 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 Hiudles. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. GREAT EASTER-DAY HANDICAP, of fivo distances (for Cash Cyclists). Total £50, including points prizo value £10 10s. Run under the Rules of Tho Now Zealand League of AVheeelmon. }-Milo Dash. Ist £2, 2nd £I, 3rd 10s. i-Milo Dash. Ist £A, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of hoats not placed in final, 10s each. Nomination 2s, acceptance Is. 1-Mile Cycle. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats not placed in final, 10a each. Nomination 2s acceptance Ib. 2 Mile Cycle. Ist £4, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 3-Milea Cycle. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s 5-Miles Cycle. Ist £0, 2nd £3, 3rd £1. Nomination 3s, acceptance 3s. 'EASTER HANDICAP, of three distances (for Amateur Runners) . Total value, including points prize, £30. Run 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. Ut trophy value £4, 2 nd £1 (value). Nomination, 2s Cd in each eveni;. SCHOOL BOYS' RACES. 100 yds and 220 yds Flat (open to pupils attending Collegiate School). Trophies prosonted to lut aud 2nd in each event. Nomination, Gd 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, Cd in each event. Entries for all events clobo 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 upen the respective entry forms, such forms to be obtained from tho Secretary. AH competitors (Running aud 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. Cjclists 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 breaches of Rules will be enforced. All competitors nominated allowed use of Grounds for training purposes until date of Sports. Luncheon, Afternoon Tea, &c, &c, on tho grounds at town prices. Excursion Trains, North and South, delayed to suit tho convenience of country visitors. Admission to Ground — Adults, Is ; Children (under 12), Od. Grand Stand Is. GEORGE TUFFIN, Secretary. P.O. Box 38. Telephone 123 Wanganui Brewery [Established 1878], Mahki!t Square, Wakoandi. 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. 000 DOZ. BOTTLES OF ALE AND STOUT ready for delivery for the coining season. Bottles Bought. Highest Prices Given

NESTLES (Swiss Condensed) MILK, ACKNOWIiEDQED TO BB THE RICHEST IN CREAM /"^<AN be used for all purposes of Freßh V>< MUk. ONE QUALITY ONLY— THE BEST Of all Grocers and Storekeepers Wholesale Agents : SCLANDERS & CO. M. HOGAN & CO. Wanganui. npo CYCLlSTS— "Jap "and "Meteor" JL Oil for Bicycle Lamps. Cycle Air drying Enamel, 6d and Is, at R. and E. Tingey's. INDIGESTION, and all its evil effects cured by Loasby's Wahoo. Beware of imitations OLE AGENTS for Wm. Harlandand Son's Celebrated VARNISHES, Large stock held of Coach Painters' Varnishes.Decorators' and Painters' Varnishes and Household Varnishes, in gallons, half gallons, quarter gallons, pints, and half }inK Also Jackson's Combination Stained Varnishes, and Varnish Stains for floors ana furniture— one process only. From Is bottle, at R. and E. Tingey's