ASHURST ATHLETIC SPORTS, t ST. PATRICK'S DAY, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1892. To be held in the Recreation Ground, Ashurst. President — John Colter, Esq. Vice* President— W. T. Ward, Esq. Secretary — James Spiers Freeman. Treasurer— Mr G. S. Kumble. Judge of Walking —Mr W. Bowerbank ; all other events— Mr C- Siddells. Stnrter 1 — Mr E. C. 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 prize, 30s; 2nd prize, los ; nominations. Is ; acceptances, Is 6d; to start at 11.30 a.m. 2. Boys' Race (under 15), 100 yds. Ist prize, pair o? Boots ; 2nd prize, 2s 6d ; post entry, 6d ; to start at 11.45 a.m. 3. St. 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 12.10 p.m. I. Girls' Race (under 15), 100 yds. Ist prize, ss ; 2nd prize, 2s 6d ; post en« try, 6d ; to start at 12.30 p.m. 5. Mile Running 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 5 to start at 1.15 p.m. 7. St, Patrick's Handicap ; 2nd event, 220 yd s; Ist prize, 80s ; 2nd prize, 30s ; 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 5 acceptances, 3s ; to start at 2 cm. 9. Three-legged Race. Ist prize, 15s ; 2nd prize, 10s ; post entry, 2s 6d ; to start at 2.30 pan. 10. High Jnmp Handicap. Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd prize, 10s ; nominations, Is; acceptances, Is. To start at 2.50 p.m. 1L 220 yds Hurdle Handicap, Ist prize, 50s ; 2nd prize, 20s ; 3rd prize, 10s ; nominations, Is ; acceptances, 2s ; to start at 3,35 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, lOOjds ; over 40 years. Special prize. Nominations, Is; acceptances, 2s, To start at 3.45 p.m. 14- St. Patrick's Handicap ; 3rd event, 440 yds. Ist prize, 80s; 2nd prize, 30s; 3rd prize, 10a. To start at 4.15 p.m. 15. Wrestling Match, for boys under 16. Ist priae, 7s 6d ; 2nd prize, 6s. 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 go to the Sports' funds. Post entry. To start at 5.15 p.m. Nominations for Nos. 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 18. and 13 close with the Secretary by 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, March 5. All other eyents Post Entries. AU 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 the St. Patrick's Handi* cap. Points to count 3, 2, and 1. In case 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. £A PIANOS AND ORGANS r A To be sold on 6asy terms of Time Payment. The instrument being deliyered on the first payment being made. Pianos from 7/6 weekly Now landing— Organs from 6/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. Now Landing— OSTEY'S AMERICAN ORGAN, This is the finest Organ made. New Music, Songs, and Waltzes. Sherard's Annuals, Victorias. h. collFer & co., PIANO IMPORTERS, Wanganui, Palmerston, and New Plymouth. gooiTbeer is liquid food. exhibition prize ales and stout. Melbourne, 1866 and 1867. Sydney, 1879 and 1880. Melbourne, 1880 and 1881. MESSRS PASCOE & CO. desire to call the attention of the public to the superlative quality and uniform condition of their Malt Liquors, brewed from the choicest Hops and Malt, pos« sessing a tonic and preservative condition free from acidity. Excelsior Pale Bitter Ale in pints and quarts. Double Brown Stout, in pints and quarts, Draught XXX Ale, from 3 gals, upward. The only imitation of Burton Ale out of England. Superior to any Beer brewed in N.Z. Our different brands combine purity and strength and brilliancy — unsurpassed for delicacy of Aroma and nutritious virtue. P A S C o"e & C 0 . BURTON BREWERY. PALMEKSTON NORTH THE BAIL WAY CAFE, Main Street, West. PALMERSTON NORTH. Two minutes walk from the railway station. EIRST-CLASS accommodation for Travellers. Luncheon from 12 to 2 p.m. All meals one shilling. FRED CLEMENS, Proprietor.
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Feilding Star, Volume XIII, Issue 102, 25 February 1892, Page 4
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