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ASHUEST ATHLETIC SPORTS. ST. PATRICK'S DAY, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1892. Io be held in the Recreation Ground, Ashurst, President — John Cotter, Esq. Vice* President— W, T. Ward, Esq. Secretary — James Spiers Freeman. Treasurer — Mr G. S. Rumble. Judge of Walking —Mr W. Bowerbank ; all other events— Mr C- Siddells. Stnrler ' — Mr E. 0. Sanders. Handicappers— ' Messrs Wells and Siddells. Time-, keeper— Mr H. W. Haybittle. PROGRAMME.— Every event open. 1. Maiden Fiat Race, 220 yds (for those who have never won an advertised race). Ist prizo, 30s ; 2nd prize, 15s ; nominations. Is ; acceptances, Is 6d; to start at 11.30 a.m. 2. Boys' Race (under 15), 100 yds. Ist prize, pair of Boots ; 2nd prize, 2s 6d ; post entry, 6d ; to start at 11.45 a.m. 3. SI. Patrick's Handicap, of £20 ; first eyent, 100 yds. Ist prize, 80s ; 2nd prize, 30s ; 3rd prize, 10s ; nominations, 4s ; acceptances, 8s ; to start at J2.10 p.m. 4. Girls' Race (under 16), lOOjds. Ist prize, ss ; 2nd prize, 2s 6d ; post en* try, 6d ; to stArt at 12.30 p.m. 6. Mile Kunning Handicap. Ist prize, 80s ; 2nd prize 40s ; 3rd prize, 10s ; nominations, 2s ; acceptances, 3s ; to start at 12.50 p.m 6. Amateurs' Race (handicap). Ist prize, Trophy; nominations, 2s; accept* ances, 2s ; to start at 1.15 p.m. 7. St. Patrick's Handicap ; 2nd event, 220 yd s; Ist prize, 80s ; 2nd prize, 30d ; 3rd prize, 10s ; to start at 1.40 p.m. ;■ 8. Mile Walking Handicap. Ist prize, 80s ; 2nd prize, 30s ; 3rd prize, 10s ; nominations, 2s ; acceptances, 3s ; to start at 2 p.m. 9. Three-legged Race. Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd prize, 10s ; post entry, 2s 6d ; to start at 2.30 p.m. 10. High Jump Handicap. Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd prize, 10s ; nominations, Is ; acceptances. Is. To start at 2.50 p.m. 11. 220 yds Hurdle Handicap, Ist prize, 60s ; 2nd prize, 20s ; 3rd prize, 10s ; nominations, Is ; acceptances, 2s ; to start at 3,15 p.m. 12. Fifteen Minutes' Go-as-you-please Handicap. Ist prize, 80s ; 2nd prize, 40s; 3rd prize, 20s. Nominations, 2s; acceptances, 3s. To start at 3.30 p.m: 13. Old Men's Race, Handicap, 100 yd s; over 40 years. Special prize, Nominations, Is; acceptances, 2b, To start at 3.45 p.m. 14. St. Patrick's Handicap ; 3rd event, 440 yds. Ist prize, 80s; 2nd prize, 30s ; 3rd prize, 10s. To start at 4.15 p.m. 15. Wrestling Match, for boys under 16. Ist priae, 7s 6d ; 2nd prize, ss. Post entry, 6d. To start at 4.30 p.m. 16. Consolation Handicap, 220 yds. Ist prize, 40s; 2nd prize, 20s. Post entry, 2s 6d. To start at 5 p.m. 17. Tilting at the Ring. A sweepstake of 5s each, less 5 per cent, to «o to the Sports' funds. Post entry. To start at 5.15 p.m. Nominations for Noa. 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 1?., and 13 close with the Secretary by 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, March 5. All other eyents Post Entries. All nominations to be accompanied with Cash, balance of entrance money due on acceptance. Competitors to send performances for past two years and colours. Handicaps will be declared on THURSDAY, March 10. A Points Prize of the value of £2 will be given to the Competitor obtaining the most points in tho St. Patrick's Handi* cap. Points to count 3, 2, and 1. In cifte of any Protest being lodged, the Committee's decision to be final. A Special Train will leave Palmerston for Ashurst at 11 a m., returning at 6 p.m. A Concert and Dance will be held in the evening in the Dramatic Hall. JAMES SPIERS FREEMAN, Secretary. r A PIANOS AND ORGANS pJA To be sold on easy terms of Time Payment. The instrument being deliyered on the first payment being made. Pianos from 7/6 weekly Now landing— Organs from 5/Harmoniums from 11 guineas Pianos from 80 guineas Pianos tuned and repaired by experienced Tuners. All Instruments warranted. Large selection of Violins, Flutes, Clarionets, Accordeons, &c. $gg" Now Landing — OSTEY'S AMERICAN ORGAN, This is the finest Organ made. I New Music, Songs, and Waltzes. 1 Sherard's Annuals, Victorias. H. COLLIEK & CO., PIANO IMPORTERS, Wanganui, Palmerston, and New Plymouth. CLUB HOTEL. The Square, Palmerston North, N. VALENTINE, Proprietor, (Late of the Royal HoteJ, Wellington) /COMMERCIAL Gentlemen and \J the Travelling Public generally, will find the above Hotel replete with every convenience for their comfort. Good Beds. First-class Table. Wines and Spirits of the best brands. Good Stabling and Paddocking. Buggies and Saddle horses on hire. Capital accommodation for permanent Boarders. Porter attends each train. Suites of rooms* can be engaged by letter or telegram. The CiiUß ia proverbially popular with travellers, and the object of the new Proprietor (who has had long experience in the line in Wellington) will be to sustain the reputation of the house as one of the most comfortable and best appointed on the West Coast THE PHCENIX HOTEL. Rakgitikbi Steeet. PALMERSTON NORTH. BY keeping none but the very best Brands of WINES and SPIRITS, and giving first class Accommodation at moderate charges, the Proprietor hopes to still further increase the popularity of this well»known and favorite Hotel. Hot, Cold and Shower Baths. Good Stabling. Guests called in time for Breakfast for early Trains. WILLIAM RYAN, PROPRIETOR.