ANNUAL HOSPITAL SPORTS, TO BE HELD IN PARK COMPANV’B GROUNDS, MAKARAKA, on—■JJ'OHDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1890. Patbons : His Worship the Mayor and Chairmen of Local Bodies. Judges : Messrs W. F. Crawford, B. Watson, O. C. Lucas, J. W. Nolan and W. E. Akroyd. Starter : Captain Winter. RBi’BBBB: Mr Chas. Evans. Handicappers : Messrs G. W. Primrose, Nesbitt, and W. Fraser. Treasurer : Mr J. Coleman. Secretaries : H. McKay and R. N. Jones. General Committee : Hospital Trustees, the Officers, and Messrs J. Townley, E. P. Joyce, J. Bourke, F. J, Piesee, A. Rees, J. M. Dick son, J. H. Colebourne, P. E. Richardson, W. J. Quigley, P. Milne, C. F. Lewis, and T, Morrison. —PROGRAMME—1— MAIDEN RACE, 200 yards; entrance 2s 6d, Ist prize, E P Butter Cooler, presented by J. Townley ; 2nd, Pair Tweed Trousers by R. Johnston & Co.; 3rd, Felt Hat by Hallenstein Bros. 2— BOYS’ HANDICAP, (under 16), 150 yards; entrance Is. Ist prize, Tweed Suit, presented by Mrs Ledger; 2nd, Pair of Boots by Garrett Bros.; 3rd, Christmas Cake by J. Erskine. 3— OPEN HANDICAP, 150 yards, entrance 2s 6'3. Ist prize, £2, and Standard for twelve months, presented by W. E. Akroyd ; 2nd, £l, and Silver Mounted Pipe, by W. Miller. 4— HOP, STEP, & JUMP, entrance 2s, Ist prize, Pair of Men’s Saddle Tweed Trousers, by Pettie and Harper ; 2nd, Cheese.
5— GIRL’S RACE, (under 16), 100 yards; entrance Is. Ist prize, Special, presented by J. Ponsford ; 2nd, Parasol by G. R. Moore and Co.; 3rd, Book by T. Adams; 4sh, Iced Cake, by Oatridge aud Vea'.e. 6— ST. ANDREW'S HANDICAP (three events), to be judged by points—3to Ist, 2to 2nd, and Ito Ord; entrance ss, acceptance 2s 6d. Ist prize, £5, 2nd, £2, 3rd £l. Ist event, 150 yards; Ist prize, six Cabinet Photos presented by C. P. Brown, and silver spur by G. Wildish ; 2nd, Bridle by 8. Stevenson. 7— 30 : BOYS' HANDICAP (under 12), 100 yards ; entrance Is. Ist prize, Waterbury Watch presented by C. C. Lucas, and Cricket Ball by A. W. Croft; 2nd, Boys’ Tweed Suit, by W, Adair; 3rd, Pair Boy’s Boots by W, J. Hennessy ; 4th, Christinas Cake by J, Craig. 8— HANDICAP WALK, 1 mile; entrance, 3s. Ist prize, £4, and Herald for twelve months by A. R Muir ; 2nd, £2 and Silver Mounted Pipe by W. Par. nell; 3rd. £l, and Portable Writing Case by H. Lewis. 9— p.m ; HANDICAP RUNNING HIGH JUMP s entrance 2s 6d. Ist prize, a Ham by Whiiby and Partington, and Caddy of Tea by Pitt and Maguire ; 2nd, Dressed Lamb by J. Clark. LUNCH. 10— p.m. : ST. ANDREW’S HANDICAP (2nd Event), 440 yards, Ist prize, Eight-Day English Timr-pieoe, Silver and Gilt; 2nd, Silver S.irrup Irons by Adeane and Primrose. 11— BICYCLE RACE (Handicap), twice round course (two mi es and dis. tance); entrance ss, Ist prize, Special Trophy, presented by W. E, Akroyd ; 2nd, Silver Cup by J. Whinray. 12— CHAMPION RACE, 300 yards; entrance ss, Ist prize. Cup Trophy, presented by A. C. Arthur M.H.B. ; 2ni, 80s; 3rd, E.P, Teapot by J. Townley, 13— p.m : JUMP FOR HORSES; Post and Rail, Double Hurdle and Brush Fence at distances ; entrance 2- 6d. Ist prize, £2, and Silver Cup by W. Good: 2nd, £l, and Silver Medal by W. Fraser. 14— 3 20: MILE HANDICAP RACE entrance ss, Ist prize, £4 ; 2nd, £2 and Pair Ladies’ Shoes by A. J. Cooper ; 3rd, Pair Tweed Trousers by Hansen and Searle. 15— : PUTTING THE STONE (16ibe) entrance 2s 6d. Ist prize, Ham by Teat and Friar and 4 dozen Temperance Beverages by E. Ling; 2nd Dressed Lamb, Hatton and Score. 16— p.m,; ST. ANDREW’S HANDICAP (3rd Event) ; 220 yards. Ist prize, E P Cruet; 2nd, Silver mounted Pipe by W. Parnell. 17— p.m.: TILTING AT RING ; entrance 2s 64. Ist prize, £2, and Bridle by W, Morgan; 2nd £1; 3rd, three months Shoeing for 1 horse by G. Humphreys.
18- HANDICAP HURDLES, 300 yards, 10 flights 3tt 6in ; entrance 3s, Ist prize, £2los, and two Silver Lockets by S. McLernon; 2nd, 10s and scwt Coal by H. E. Johnston and Cinder Sifter by A. Parnell. 19- : THREE-LEGGED RACE, 100 yards; entrance 2s. Ist prize, box Tea by G. Mattheweon and Ham by C. P. Davis; 2nd, 1 Lamb by W. Cooper aud Goose by H. Cannon. 20- p.m. : THREE-MILE HANDICAP RACE: entrance ss. Ist prize, £5; 2nd, Saddle (complete) value £3 15s, presented by J. W. Witty; 3rd, Cup by J. Colebourne and 1 Enamelled Tea Kettle by J. W. Smith. The Sports are held under Caledonian Society’s Rules. First Event to start at 10.30 a.m.; others to follow as per Programme, but the Committee reserve their right to vary the order. There shall be at least Three Entries, or no event. It is optional for winners to accept a trophy of like value in lieu of a money prize. Entries for Maiden, Champion, and HanoiCap Events (Noe. 5,7, and 9 excepted) will be received by the Secretary, at his office, up to 9 p.m, on Friday, 21st November. Handicaps will ba declared on 25:b November, and acceptances for St, Andrew's Handicap will be received not later than 5 p.m, on 27ih November. THE GARRISON BAND WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. Admission to Grounds : Adults, Is ; children under 12, 6d; Horses, is; vehicles free. Admission to Gbandstand : Adults, 6d ,- Children, 3d, H. McKAY 1 T . , o R. N. JONES j Joint Secs. rpOLOGA -ppOTEL. E. KlRKPaooaivTox, . I have great pleasure in informing both my town and country friends that I have taken over the above comfortable Hotel, and shall be happy to meet them at all times. Excellent accommodation for Boarders and Travellers. Charges moderate, Large well-furnished Commercial Room, large spacious Dining Room and Billiard Boom, Private Sitting Booms. Only the Best Brands of Wines and Spirits kept on the premises. Crawford's Sparkling XXXX Ale always on draught. Good Stabling, and well watered Paddocks. E. KIRK, PnorntXTOß. FOB SALE. 1 A FIRST - CLASS 2 TOOTH IOUU CROSSBRED WETHERS. Prompt delivery. DAVIES, AKROYD, AND PORTEB,
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Gisborne Standard and Cook County Gazette, Volume IV, Issue 533, 18 November 1890, Page 3
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