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Waikato Argus, Volume V, Issue 372, 26 November 1898, Page 1 (Supplement)

HAMILTON ATHLETIC CLUB'S . BOXING-DAY SPORTS. TO BE HELD OX SYDNEY SQUARE, HAMILTON, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 26,1893. Patrons : F. VV. Lang, Esq., M.H.R. and W. H. Herries, Esq., M.H.R. Pr*sident : I. Coates, Esq. Vice-Presidents : W. Dey, Esq., Dr. Brewis, Geo. Edgecumbe, Esq., R. F. Sandes, Esq., W. Bright, Esq., and J. Smith, Esq. Starter : Mr J. Hammond. Judge : Mr I. Coates. Treasurer : Mr Thomas Slade. Secretary : MrC. J. VV. Barton. Handicappers : The Committee. Timekeepers : Messrs Hovvden and S. Harker. COMMITTED: Messrs J. Hammond, J. Steadman, H. H. Howdcn, C. Speight, E. L. Hope, R. J. Gwynne, VV. von Stunner, VV. Crawford and S. Parlour. PROGRAMME. Open Events : 1. MAIDEN RACE, 100 yards. Entrance, Is. First prize, £l. 2. BOYS' RACE, under 16 ; 100 yards, handicap. Entrance, fid. First prize, Watch and Chain ; second, os ; third, 2s 6d. 4. GIRLS' RACE, under 12 ; 50 yards, handicap. Entrance, free. First prize, 5s ; second, 2s 6d. 5. 100 YARDS HANDICAP, to be run in heats. Entrance, ss. First prize, £3 10s ; second, £1 ; third, 10s. 8. 220 YARDS HANDICAP. Entrance, ss. First prize, £3 10s ; second, £1 ; third, 10s. 10. BOYS' RACE, under 12 ; 100 yards, handicap. Entrance, free. First prize, 7s fid ; second, 2s 6d. 12. HALF - MILE RACE, handicap. Entrance, 3s. First prize, £3 ; second, 10s. 14. 440 YARDS HANDICAP. Entrance, ss. First prize, £3 10s ; second, £1 ; third, 10s. . 16. ONE MILE HANDICAP. Entrance, ss. First prize, £5 j second, £1 10s ; third, 10s. 18. HANDICAP TROTTING RACE, about three miles (course to be decided upon). Entrance, 7s 6d. First prize, £7 ; second, £2. Amateur Events: 3. 440 YARDS BICYCLE HANDICAP, to be run in heats. Entrance, 3s. First prize, Trophy ; second, Trophy. 6. 100 YARDS HANDICAP. First prize, Trophy ; second, Trophy. Entrance, 2s fid. •/. MAIDEN BICYCLE HANDICAP, H mile. First prize, Trophy ; second, Trophv. Entrauce, 3s. 9. LADIES' BRACELET. 300 yards, handicap. First prize, Bracelet f second,'Bracelet. Competitors tobe nominated by ladies. Entrance 3s. 11. ONE MILE BICYCLE, Championship of Waikato First prize, Trophy ; second, Trophy. Entrance. 3s. Open to members of VVaikato Amateur Clubs. 13. HALF-MILE BICYCLE HANDICAP, to be run in heats. First prize, Trophy ; second, Trophy. Entrance, 4s. 15. TWO-MILE BICYCLE HANDICAP. First prize, Trophy ; second, Trophy. Entrance, 4s. 17. ONE MILE HANDICAP. First prize, Trophy ; second, Trophy ; third, Trophy. Entrance, ss. CONDITIONS. 1. Three to ?tart or no race. If only three start, first prize only given. 2. Competitors entering for Opem Events, with exception of Boys' and 1 . Girls' Races, to be subscribers of not less: than 2s fid to the fund, to be paid at time; of entry. Amateurs to be qualified under the rules of the N.Z.A.A.A. Entry forms; for amateurs on application to the Secretary. 3. Entries for all events, except Bays' and Girls' Race, to be left with the Secretary, Hamilton, on or before the 10th December, at 6 p.m., with performances and entrance money enclosed. Handicaps will appear in The Waikato Argus ot 17th December, 1898. Competitors for all events to wear a number to correspond with number on card.. Numbers will be provided by the Club,. All other events post entries 4. Protests to be lodged with the' Secretary within 15 minutes after the> conclusion of the event, together with a. deposit of lO.s, which deposit will be forfeited if the rrotest is not sustained.. The decisiou of the committee to be? final. 5. Competitors for the bicycle events; to give weight of bicycle to be riddem when making entry. 6. Competitors failing to send true' and particular account of performances will be disqualified. 7. First race to start at 11.30 a.m. Admission to Square : Adult*, Is ; children under 12, free. Members' tickets, ss, to admit self and two ladies. Vehicles, 2s 6d extra. C. J. VV. BARTON, 8/11 Secretary. Cocksfoot Ryegrass Clovers POA BROWBII, 2s 6d PER LB., Is cheaper than ever before offered, and; will probably never be to low again. We would advise settlers wanting thisgrass, usually 5s per lb, to buy largely. Catalogues and prices from ARTHUR YATES & CO.. 190, QUEEN-ST., AUCKLAND.