“Cudgel-playing for a gold-laced Hat and a pair of buckskin Breeches, and Wrestling for a pair of silver Buckles and a pair of pumps.
“The horses to be on the White Horse Hill by nine o’clock.
“No less than four horses, &c. or asses, to start for any of the above prizes.”
PASTIME.
To be held on the occasion of the Scouring of the White Horse, September 17th and 18th, 1857.
At a meeting held at the Craven Arms, Uffington, on the 20th day of August, 1857, the following resolutions (amongst others) were passed unanimously:—
First. That a pastime be held on the White Horse Hill, on Thursday and Friday, the 17th and 18th of September, in accordance with the old custom at the time of “The Scouring of the Horse.”
2dly. That E. Martin Atkins, Esq. of Kingston Lisle, be appointed Treasurer.
3dly. That prizes be awarded for the following games and sports, That is to say—
| Backsword Play. | { | Old gamesters, | £8. |
| Young gamesters, | £4. | ||
| Wrestling. | { | Old gamesters, | £5. |
| Young gamesters, | £4. |