On Saturday the above club held their Christmas Handicap over a course of about five miles.
The handicap was framed with A. G. Nicholson and E. Plant as scratch, and the starts ran out to seven minutes. Plant, however, was a non-starter. There was a very good muster of runners and some keen racing resulted. The first man to arrive was P. Scott (2min.), who won easily. He was followed by A. G. Scoins (4.20) with T. Hughes (3.30) third. Scott ran a remarkably fine race, and is indeed an acquisition to the club. A. G. Scoins, who is one this year's novices, did well to finish second, and will improve, while Hughes well deserved the third place, as he has put in a good deal of hard work this year. The fastest time was done by R. Young, who finished fifth in 28min. 46sec. Mr. Vice-President Bale gave a special prize to the first novice to arrive, which was awarded to A. G. Scoins. A very enjoyable smoker was held in the evening when the prizes were distributed.
Last Saturday there was an ordinary run held from Headquarters. Two packs were out, the "Fasts" and the "Slows," and each traversed about five miles. To-day there is a race with West Cheshire Harriers from their Headquarters at Tranmere. Meet on the 2.50 boat to Birkenhead.
Friends of the club are requested to remember that the next whist drive dance is to be held on Thursday, January 5th, at the Grosvenor Rooms, Liscard. Tickets, 2s. Each, may be obtained from H. R. Scoins, Edale, 58, Withens-lane, Liscard; the Keeper, Fairhaven Institute, Seaview Road, or any member of the club.
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Source - Wallasey News - Saturday, 31/12/1910
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