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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9398, 26 March 1898, Page 6

SportDj^ __ COOK'S GABDENS BOARD OF CONTROL. IMMENSE ATHLETIC & CYCLING CARNIVAL. i (In aid of further improvements to the new grounds.) To be held on EASTER MONDAY, (April 11th, 1998), on Cook's Gardens, Wanganui. MOST VARIED PROGRAMME EVER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC IN THE NOBTPI ISLAND. Prize Mone y and j£ 1 5 5 Trophies. PnOORUIME OF B VESTS. WANGANUI LICENSED VICTUALLERS' HANDICAP, of six distahC«s (for Professional Runnels). Total £t>2, Including Points Prizes of let £0, 2nd £'i, 3ra £i (given in cash). Points to count, Ist 8, 2na 3, 3ra 1. Run under the rules of ilia Wanganui Caledonian Society. 100 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £3, 2 nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of hrats not placed in final, 10s. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3a. 220 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2nd £3, 3rd £1. Winners of heats not plac6ct in final, 10s. Nomination 2s, acceptance fe. 440 Yards Flat Han3iCSp, Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 3s, 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 23, acceptance Is. GREAT EASTER-DAY HANDICAP, of five clistaes (for Cash Cyclists). Total £50, liidiidbig points prize value £10 10s. Kirn orISOT the Rules of Tho New Zealand Lsragus of Wheeelmen. 4-Mile Dash. Ist £2, 2nd £I, 3rd 10s. i-Mile Dash. Ist £3, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats 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 23 acceptance Is. 2 Mil* Cycle. Ist £4, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s f acceptance 2s. 3-Miles Cycle. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s S-Milos Cycle. Ist £G, 2nd £3, Drd £1. Komlnp-lion 3s, acceptance 3s. EASTER HANDICAP, of three distances (for Amateur Runners). Total value, including points piize, £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 i'lat. l»t trophy value £4, 2nd £1 (value). Nomination, 2s 6d in each event. SOFTOOL BOYS' RACES. 100 yds and 220 yds Flat (open to pupils attending Collegiate Sohool). Trophies presented to Ist and 2nd in each event. Nomination , Gd in each event. 100 yds and 220yda Handicap (open to pupils attending other schools in the Wanganui district. Trophies presented to Ist and 2nd iv each event. Nomination, Gd in each event. Entries for all events close with the Seoretary, George Tufnn, 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 1 and Amateur Cycling Events must be mado upon the respective entry forms, such forma to bo obtained from the Secretary. AH competitors (Running and Oywng) 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 bo enclosed. Cyclists MUST state weight and gearing of machines. Competito-s must be clothed in proper athletic costume, i.e., sleeved jersey and knickers. Entries most disclose correct names of nominators. Disqualifications for broaches of Rules will bo enforced. All competitors nominated allowea use of Grounds for training purposes until dato of Sports. Luncheon, Afternoon Tea, &c, Sec, on the grounds at town puces. Excursion Trains, North and South, delajed to suit the convenience of country visitors. Admission to Ground — Adults, Is ; Childieu (under 12), Gd. Grand Stand Is. GEORGE TUFFIN, Secretary.

DATBA RACING CLUB FOB HACKS ONLY. EASTER MONDAY, 11th APRIL, 1898. President, G. Hutchison, Esq , M.H.B. VicePresident, B A. Adams, Esq. Judge, E. H. Nolan, Esq. Haudicappor, J. E Henry. Starter, M. B\ Baird. Timekeeper and Clerk of Hie Srales, T. E. Hamerton. Olork of the Course, P. Eastbury. Treasurer, H. O. Clarke. Peoobamjte: 1. Handicap Hurdles of 30 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soya out of the stakes. Distance 1J miles, ovor Six flights of hui dies 3ft sin nigh. Tho winner of auy Hurdle Hace after tho declaration of the weights to carry a penalty of lOlba. Nomination 10s, acceptanoa 20s. To Btart at 11.45 a.m. 2. Flying Handicap, soys; tecondhorao to receive 6 soys out of the stakes. Distance J-milo. Nomination 10s, acceptance 15s. To start at 12 30 p.m. 3. Catch Weights, of 20 eovn ; second horse to roceive 5 boys out of tlio stakes. Distance 4t I'uriongo. Open to horses tlmt have never won a handicap flat race. Entrance 20* on general eulry night. To et'ii t at I p m. 4. Patea Easter Handicap, of 6' aovs ; second horso to reeeivo 10 soys and thud horse 5 boys out of tho stakes Distance 1} miles. Nomination 20s, acceptance 30a To start at 2 p.m. 6. Farmera' Pl» ( e, of 25 soya; second horse to receive o soys out of akikoß. Distance 1 milo. Entrance 25n on general ontry night. For all horses that have novor started for auy other raco (Farmers' Plates excepted, and winners of thoEe barred) ; waiter weight for age ; open to all horses trained in and tho bona fide property of residents within tho boundaries of Patea and Hawera Counties for three months prior to date of racing. To start at 245 p in. 6. Alton Handicap, of 30 boys; second horse to roceive 6 soys out of thontakes. Distance 1 mile. Nomination 10s, acceptance 20s. To start at 3 p.m. 7. Final Stakes, of 20 soys ; S6cond horse to receive 5 »dvs out of the stales. Distance 4J furlongs. Open to hoiscn that have never won a. haudicap flit race; weight not less than 9 rione. The wiuner of Catch "Weights to carry a penalty of lOlbs. Entronco 20a on geuoral entry night. To start at 4.45 p.m. DATES OF NOMINATIONS, ACI CEPTANCES, AND GENERAL | ENTRIES. Nominations up to 8 p.m. on FRIDAY, March Uth, 1893. Weighte doclarod ou MONDAY, 21st March, 1893. Acceptauces and General Entries up to 8 p.m. on April Ist, 1898. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. A hack is a horse that has never won an advertised race, ii not nominated for any race at timo cf start, nor for six months pievious thereto (hack aud hunter races excspterl). 2. The wu'uer of any race after tho declaration of wtigbts to carry a penalty of 71bs; tiroor moreeuch ra n es Ulbs 3 J.onomiuatioM or acceptances will bo received uuloss accompanied by the necessary amount iv caah. 4. PPiformances of horses must be scut in withuominationa.