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Wanganui Herald, Volume XXXII, Issue 9404, 2 April 1898, Page 6

Sports. COOK'S GABDENS BOARD OF CONTKOL. IMMENSE ATHLETIC & CYCLING . CARNIVAL. (In aid of further improvements to the new grounds.) To be held on EASTER MONDAY, (April 11th, 1898), 02} Cook's Gardens, Wanganni. MOST VARIED PROGRAMME EVER OFFERED TO THE PUBLIO IN THE NORTH ISLAND. r%-t i" f Given away in o -g 'w «*■ £155 Prize Money and &1 Q 5 Trophies. Pboobamjie or Events. WANGANUI LICENSED VICTUALLERS' HANDICAP, of six distances (for Professional Rnnneia). Total £62, including Points Prizes of Ist £6, 2 nd £3, 3 rd £1 (given in cash). Points to count, Ist 6, 2nd 3, 3rd 1. Run under the roles of the Wanganui Caledonian Society. 100 Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £5, 2 nd £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats 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. lst J £s| 2nd £2, 3rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s. Yards Flat Handicap. Ist £7, 2nd , £3, 3rd £1. Nomination 3s, accept- } ance 4s. Mile Flat Handicap. Ist £8, 2nd £3, 3rd £1. Nomination 3s, acceptance Gs. 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 valno £10 10s. Run nnder the Rules of The New Zealand League of Wheeehnen. 4-Mile Dash. Ist £2, 2nd £I, 3rd 10s. r MUe Dash. Ist £3, 2nd. £2, 3rd £1. Winners of heats not placed hi 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, 3 rd £1. Nomination 2s, acceptance 3s 6-Miles Cycle. Ist £6, 2nd £3, 3rd £1. Nomination 3s, acceptance 3s. EASTER HANDICAP, of three diatances (for Amateur Runners). Total value, including points prize, £30. Rnn nnder 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. Ist trophy value £4, 2 nd £1 (value). Nomination, 2s 6d in _ each event, SCHOOL BOYS' RACES. .' _ - 100 yds and 220 yds Flat (open to -pupils' attending Collegiate School). Trophies' presented to Ist and 2nd in eaoh ' * event. Nomination, 6cl in eaoh event, 100 yds and 220 yds Handicap (open to_- ' pupils attending other schools in the Wanganni distriot. Trophies presented to Ist and 2nd in eaoh event. Nomination, 6d in each event. Entries for all events close with /the - Seoretary, George Tufiin, Post Office, , Wanganui, on -WEDNESDAY, the 30th Maroh, at 8 p.m. v , 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 the Seoretary. - - '-' All competitors (Running and pyoling) , 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" MJJST state weight and gear- "" ' ing of machines. • "•"■=. Competitors must be clothed in proper - athletio costume, i.e., sleeved Jersey, and knickers. - , • Entries arnsT 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. V' ' Luncheon, Afternoon, Tea, &c, &o.f en - the grounds at town prices. .--:'- Excursion Trains, North and South; delayed to suit the convenience of country' ° - visitors. Admission to Ground — Adults, 'ls j Children (under 12), 6d. Grand Stand Is. GEORGE TUFFIN, Secretary. "OATEa RACING CLUB FOR, HACKS ONLY. EASTER MONDAY, 11th APRIL, 1898. „ President, G. Hutchison, Esq , M. H.R. ViwPreaideut, B. A. Adams, Esq. Judge; R. H. Nol»n, Esq. Handicapper, JVE Henry. Starter, M. V. Baird. Timokeeper and . ~ Olerk of th.9 Scales, T. E. Hamerton. Clerk *- of the Course, P. Eastbury. Tre&suror, H. " O. Clarke. Pboqbaums: 1. Handicap Hurdles of 30 soys ; second horse , .. to receive 5 soys out of the stakes. Dig-. - tance 1J miles, over six flights of hnrdlos 3ft sin high. The winner of any Hurdle '-- Eace after the declaration of the weights to carry a penalty of lOlbs. Nomina-' tion 10s, acceptance 20s. To start at 11.46 a.m. _ ' 2. Flying Handicap, eovs; second horse to receive 5 boys out of the stakes. Sist&nce 4-mile. Nomination 10s, acceptance 15a. To it«t at 12.30 p.m. - 3. Oatoh Weights, of 20 soys; ssfcondhorso < to roceivo o soys out of the stake). Distance 41 furlongs. Open to hsrses thut have never won a handicap fiat race. Entrance 20s on general entry night. To* •tart at 1 p m. 4. Patea Easter Handicap, of 6S iovs ; second - horse to reoeive 10 soys and third horse 5 - ; . soys out of tbe stakes. Distance 1} miles. '' Z Nomination 20s, acceptance .30j. To start :'> at 2p.m. - _,".-- I Farmers' Plate, of %i soya; oocond h* rw . C to receive 5 soys out of stakes. Distance l:: , - ; . J mile. Entrance 25s on general entry night. _h -• For all horses that have never started forf^f. any other race (Farmer* 1 Plates exeeptetlj^^ and winners of thoie barred); welter ~J?\? weight for age ; open to all horses trained Z-\* in and the bona fide property of residents ■- - ' within the boundaries of Fateaand Hawera ' » Counties for three months prior to date of racing. To Btart at 240 p.m. 6. Alton Handicap, of 30 sots; second horse to receive 5 soys out of thentakes. Distance 1 mile. Nomination 10s, acceptance 20a. To start at 3 p.m. t 7. Final Stakes, of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 6 sivs out of the stakes. Distance 4i furlongs. Open to horspfi 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 entiy night. To start at 4.46 p.m. ■ DATES OF NOMINATIONS, ACCEPTANCES, AND GENERAL ENTRIES. Nominations up to 8 p.m. onFBIDAY, March 11th, 1898. Weights declared on MONDAY, 21»t Maroh, 1893. Acceptances and General Entries up to 8 Ji f m. on April Ist, 1898. Note.— The Poit and Telegraph Office closes at 6 p m. O. T. POTTO, Hou. Sec: Submitted and approved this 7th day ef January,lS9B, Bolt O. Bauchopb, Secretary Toranaki Club.