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Feilding Star, Volume IX, Issue 125, 22 May 1888, Page 1

FEILDING VOLUNTEER FIRE BRIGADE. SPORTS! SPORTS.'.' SPORTS.'.'] 5 QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, 24th MAY. Handicapper— J. Henry. Starter— J, C. Morey. Judge~D. fl. Macarthur, 1 M.H.R. timekeeper— G. W. Fowles. Committee— C. Bray, C. H. Hoskin*, J. C. Morey, W. G. Shearer, S. j. Thompson. Peogeamme : 1. Maiden Race, 150 yds, entrance ls. Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd, ss. 2. Boys' Race, under 12, 100 yds, en- v trance 6d. Ist prize, ss, 3 Sack Race, 50 yds, entrance 6d. Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, 2s 6d. 4 Hop, Step, & Jump, entrance 6d. Ist prize, 10s ;. 2nd, ss. 5. Throwing Cricket Ball, entrance 6d. Ist prize, 5s ; 2nd, 2s 6d. 6. F.V.F.B. Handicap Race, Ist beat, 100 yds, entrance ls. Ist prize, 27s 6d ; 2nd, 7s 6d. 7. Girls' Race, under 12, 50 yds, entrance 6d. Ist prize. 3s. * 8. Obstacle Race, 150 yds, entrance ls. Ist prize. 10s ; 2nd, ss. 9. Animal Race, 100 yds. Competitors to drive a Goose, Goat, Du«-k, Sheep, Rabbit, Fowl, or Cat, entrance ls. Ist prize,'lss ; 2nd, ss. 10. 4 Part Race, entrance 6d. Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd ss. 11. FAY FB. Handicap Race, 2nd heat, 200 yds. entrance ls. Ist prize, 27s 6d ; 2nd, 7s 6d. 12. Tug of War, for 5 men, open to Fire Brigades, Fire Police, and Volunteers, entrance ss. Ist prize, 355. 13. Backwards Race, .50 yds, entrance 6d. Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, ss. 14. Place-kick Eootball Competition, entrance ls. Ist prize. 10s ; 2nd, ss. 15. Mreman's Race, in plain clothes to start from given point with coats off, winner to have coat on when he bream s the tape, entrance ls. Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd, ss. 16. Running Long Jump, entrance ls. Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, ss, 17. Volunteer Race, in uniform, handicap, entrance ls. Ist prize, 20s. 18. Vaulting With Pole, entrance ls. Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd, ss. 19. F.V.F.B. Handicap Race, 3rd heat, 400 yds, entrance Is. Ist prize, 27s 6d ; 2nd, 7s 6d. 20. Ladder Rescue Race, 50 yds, for firemen only, competitors to run 50 yds, ascend ladder bringdown dummy baby, time to be taken from start to time of fireman touching ground, entrance Is. Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd, ss. 21 Blindfold Race. 50 yds, entranoe ls. Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, ss. 22. Bandsman's Race, with instruments playing, 100 yds, entrance ls, Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, ss. 23. Consolation Race, 150 yds, entrance ls. Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd, ss. 24. Greasy Pig, entrance ls, Prize, Pig. The above events are open to all comers. Nominations for Handicap Races to close on 21st inst. Competitors for the F.V.F B. Handicaps must send in their performances for the last twelve months. All disputes to be settled by the Oon ■ mittee, whose decision shall be final. The Makino »nd Feilding Brass Bands will be in attendance during the day. Tbe Feilding Rifle Volunteers" will parade on the Sports Ground and fire a feu dejoie at noon. A Football match will also be played on the Ground between the Feilding Team and nnother Local Team. Admission to Giounds— Adults, Is; Children under 12, 6d. Admission to Lawn-— Gentlemen, Is ; Ladies, free. Nn intoxicating drinks allowed on the around. Separate Tenders are invited for Gates, Refreshment Booth No 1, Refreshment Booth No. 2. Lawn, Lawful Games, and Programmes. Deposit of £5 to ac« company tenders for Gates fnd Booths ; £3 to «ecompany tender for Lawn ; the amount of tender, to accompany tenders for Lawful Games and Programmes. Tho highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. On acceptance of tenders tbe amount to be paid down either in cash or by approved P.N. s coming due May 25th. Tenders to be in the hands of the Secretary on or before the 16th inst. A concert will b* held in the evening. Programme in future .issue. W. GEO. SHEARER, Hon. Secretary. Wi 1 1 iam Carthew, Bookseller, Stationer, & Fancy Goods Importer. Manchester Street, Feildino, V\ OULD call the attention of the * * Inhabitants of Oroua, Rangitikei, and Manawatu, to the following new supply of Books : — Dictionery of Daily Wants, 9/6 ; j Beeton's Household Management, 9/6 ; Rollins' Ancient History, 10/- ; Harper's Monthly Magazine, 11/-; Harper's Young People, 9/6; Spons' Household Manual, 9/6 ; Spons' Me chanics Own Book, 7/6 ; Spons' Workshop Receipts, 6/6 ; Mrs Henry Woods' Novels, 6/-; East. Lynne, 4/- (new edition) ; Uhannings, 4/- (new edition) ; The Late Mr. Null, 7/6 ; The Islands of the Pacific, 3/6 ; Leich Fancy Workbasket,. 4/6; British Evangelist, 1887; Gospel Banner, 1887 ; Boys and Girls' Annual, Sunday at Home, Liesure Hour.T&c. I bave on sale for. the Proprietor bf the Brightwater Tannery— A few Deer Skins, Goats Skins, and irheep kins, beautifully tanned. . < A full stock of Crewells, Macram, Tee Wools, and Fancy Needlework always, in stock. PIANOFORTES tuned, repaired, and renovated in tone and touch, in Town and<Jountry, by competent Tuners and Repairers. H. Colher; ajid Co., Victoria. Avenue.