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Feilding Star, Volume XIII, Issue 106, 5 March 1892, Page 4

ASHURST ATHLETIC SPORTS. ST. PATRICK'S DAY, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1892. To 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. Starier -■ —Mr E. C. Sanders. Handicappers — Messrs Wells and Siddells. Timekeeper—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, SOs ; 2nd prize, 15s ; nominations. Is; acceptances, ls 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. 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. 4. Girls' Race (under 15), 100 yds. Ist prize, ss ; 2nd^prize, 2s 6d ; post en*try, 6d ; to §tirt 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, 25,.;. to start at 1.15 p.m. 7. St. Patri'ck's|Hfandicap ; 2nd event, 229 yds/; isfc^prize, 80s ; 2nd prize, 30s ; 3rd prize, 10s ; to start at 1.40 p.m. 8. Mile Walking Handicap. Ist prize, 80s;J}ud. i pnz<j,.3os; 3rd prize, 10s; nominations, 2s ; acceptances, 3s ; to startat2p:m. 9.. Three- legged Race. Ist prize, 15s; 2nd prize, 10s ; post entry, 2s 6d ; to start at 2.30 p.m. r 10. High Jump Handicap. Ist prize, 20s; 2nd prize, 10s; nominations, ■ Is; acceptances, ls. To start at 2.50 p.m. 11. 220 yds Hurdle Handicap, Ist prize, 50s ", 2nd prize, 20s ; 3rd prize, lOs ,- nommaiions, ls ; acceptances, 2s - to start at 3,15 p.m. ' 12. Fifteen Minutes' Go-as you-please Handicap. Ist pnze, 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 yds ; 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 rrize, , 30s ; 3rd prize, 10s. To start at 4.15 p.m. 15. Wrestling Match, for boys under 16. Ist prize, 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 Nos. 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 1 1, 12, 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 the St. Patrick's Handi* cap. Points to count 3, 2, and 1. In case of any Protest berni* 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 HallJAMES SPIERS FREEMAN, Secretary. TEA UP TO DATE. AUE EFFORTS ARE CONTINUOUSLY Not spasmodically, directed to the production of our WELL-KNOWN BLENDS, which contain all the merits that constitute FINEST TEA, i.e., great strength with a delicacy and richness of flavour ONLY TO BE PROCURED BY THE JUDICIOUS COMBINATION Of various growths, and what is most important, their "VALUE is kept " UP TO DATE" witb the tea markets of the world. Empire Tea COMPANY. W. & G. TUKNBULL & CO., PROPRIETORS, LOWES' BIRMINGHAM HOTEL. T. LOWES, Propiuetor, THIS commodious, well-furnished, and popular Hostelry is situated some IB miles from Feildmg, adjoining the Feildin?; and Pemberton Blocks. ' To Visitors axp Tourists this Hotel 01-'l-'ERS SPECIAL ATTHACTIOXS. Wines, Spirits and Beers of tlie best Brands kept in stock. Mr Daw's Coacli leaves for Feilding daily at 1.30 p.m. WANTED KNOWN.— Tho Job Work done at the Star Offico ie the Cheapest and Beat on tho Coast.