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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9400, 29 March 1898, Page 4

Sports. COOK'S GARDENS BOARD OF CONTROL. IMMENSE ATHLETIC & CYCLING CARNIVAL. (In aid of further improvement!) to the new grounds.) To be held on EASTER MONDAY, (April lllh, 3898), ON Cook's Gardens, Wanganui. MOST VARIED PROGRAMME EVER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIC IN THE NORTH ISLAND. n-t w w G' ven oway in r\-* p/ ** 3& 1 5 5 Prize Mo »°y and 3& I 5 O Trophies. Pnoomioir- of Events. WANGANUI LICENSED VICTUALLERS' HANDICAP, of six distances (for Professional Jiunliois) Total £62, including Points Prizes of Ist £G, 2nd £3, 3id £1 (given in cash). Pointa to count, Ist 5, 2nd 3, 3rd 1. Run under the rules of the Wanganui Caledonian Society. 100 Yaids Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2 nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats not placed in final, 103. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s. 220 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats not placed in linal, 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, acceptanco 4s. Mile Fiat Handicap. Ist £8, 2nd £3, 3rd£l. 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 value £10 10s. Run under the Rules of The New Zealand League of Wheeelmen. 1-Mile Dash. Ist £2, 2nd £1, 3rd 10s. J-Milo 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, 10s each. Nomination 2s acceptance Is. 2 -Mile Cycle. Ist £4, 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 2s. 3-Miles 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 piizo, £30. Run under Rules of Sew Zealand Amateur Athletic Association. 100 Yardß Flat. Ist trophy value £2, 2 nd £1 (value). 440 Yards Flat. lßt trophy value £3, 2 nd £1 (value). 880 Yards Flat, ldt trophy value £4, 2 nd £1 (value). Nomination, 2s Gd in each event, SCITOOCj BOYS' RACES. 100 yds and 220 yds Flat (opon to pupils attending Collegiato School). Trophies presented to Ist and 2nd in ej.uh evont. Nomination, Gd in each ovent. 100 yds and 220 yds Handicap (opon to pupils'attendiug other schools in the Wanganui distiict. Tiophios piesont'ed to Ist and 2nd in each event. Nomination, Gd in ouch event. Entries for all events closo with, the Secretary, George Tuffiu, Post Office, Wanganui, on WEDNESDAY, tho 30th March, at 8 p.m. Handicaps declared and published in tho local papers on or about Saturday, 2nd Apiil. Entries for Cash and Amateur Cycling Events must bo made upsn the respective entry forms, such forms to be obtainod from the Secreta\y. All 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 peiiod, last three to be enclosed. Cyclists MUST state weight and gearing of machines. Competitor must bo clothed in proper athletic costume, i.e.i sleeved jersey and knickers. Eutiios most disclose correct names of nominators. Disqualifications for breaches of Rules will be onfoiced. All competitors nominated allowed use of Grounds for training purposes until date of Sports. Luncheon, Afternoon Tea, &c, &c, on the grounds at town piices. Excursion Trains, North and South, delayed to suit the convenience of country visitois. Admission to Ground — Adults, Is ; Children (under 12), Gd. Grand Stand Is. GEORGE TUFFIN, Secietary. DATEA, RACING CLUB FOR HACKS ONLY. EASTER MONDAY, lira APRIL, 1898. President, G. Hutchison, Esq , M H.lt. VicePres'dent, R. A. Adams, Esq. Judge, R. H. Nolan, E*q. Handicapper, J. E Henry. Slarter, M. P. Baird. Timekeeper and Clerk of the Scales, T. E. Hamerton. Cleik of the Course, P. Eastbury. Tieaauror, H. O. Clarke. PnoQEAinra : 1. Handicap Hurdles of 30 eova ; second horse to receive 5 sovi out of the itakes. Distance 1J miles, over six nights of hurdles 3ft 6in high. The winner of auy Hurdle Race after the declaration of the weights to carry a penalty of lOlbs. Nommilion 10s, acceptance 20s. To start at 11.45 a.m. 2. Flying Handicap, ioys; second horse to receive 6 sots out of the stakes. Distunce J-inilo. Nomination 10s, acceptance 15s. To stait at 12 30 p.m. 3. Catch Weights, of 20 soya ; second horae to receive 6 soys out of the stakes. Distance 4i furlongs. Open to horses that have never won ah&ndicap fiat race. Entrance 20s on general entry night. To start at 1 p m. 4. Fatea Easter Handicap, of 60 sots ; second horae to receive 10 sovb and third horse 6 soys out of tte stakes. Distance li miles. Nomination 20s, acceptance 30s. To start at 2 p.m. 6. Farmers' Plate, of 25 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys oat of stakes. Distance 1 mile. Entrance 2os on general entry night. For all horses that have never started for any other race (Farmers' Plates ezcepted, and winneiß of those barred) ; welter weight for age ; open to all horses trained in and the bona fide property of residents within the boundaries of Fatea and Hawera Counties for three months prior to date of racing. To start at 2.40 pm. . 6. Alton Handicap, of 30 sove; second horse to receive 5 aovs out of the itakes. Distance 1 mile. Nomination 10s, acceptance 20s. To start at 3 p.m. 7. Final Stakes, of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 6 sjvb out of the stakes. Distance 4J furlongs. Open to hois»n that have never won a handicap flat race; weight not less than 9 stone. The winner of Catch Weights to carry a penalty of lOlbs. Entrance 20s on general entry night. To start at 1.45 p.m. DATES OF NOMINATIONS, ACCEPTANCES, AND GENERAL ENTRIES. Nominations up to 8 p.m. on FRIDAY, March 11th, 1898. Weights declared on MONPAY, 21at March, 1893. Acceptances and General Entries up to 8 p.m. on April Ist, 1898. RTJLE3 AND REGULATIONS. 1. A hack is a horse that has never won an adveitisad race, U not nominated for any race at timo cf start, nor for sit months previous thereto (hack aud hunttr races exciptsd). 'I. The winner of any race after the declaration of wtigbts to carry a penalty of Jibs ; two or more such ra"es Ulbs. 3. Ko nominations or acceptances will bo received uuless accompan'ed by the necessary amount in cash. 4. Pprformancf s of hones must be lent in with nominations.