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Feilding Star, Volume XIII, Issue 110, 15 March 1892, Page 4

ASHURST ATHLETIC SPOETS. " ST. PATRICK'S DAY, THURSDAY, MARCH 17, 1892. To be held in the Recreation Ground, Ashurst. President — John Cotter, Esq. Vicet President— W. T. Ward, Esq. Secretary—James Spiers Freeman. Treas. urer— Mr G. S. Rumble. Judge of I Walking —Mr W. Bowerbank j all | other events— Mr C- Siddells. Starter \ —Mr E. C Sanders. Handicappers— j Messrs Wells and Siddells. Time', keeper— Mr H. W. Haybittle. PROGRAMME,— Every event open. 1. Maiden Fiat Race, 220yds (for those who have never won an advertised race). Ist prize, 30s; 2nd prize, 15s ; nominations. Is ; acceptances, Is 6d; to start at 11.30 a.m. 2. Boys' Race (under 15), 100yds. 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, 100yds. Ist prize, 80s; 2nd prize, 30s ; 3rd prize, 10s ; nominations, 4s ; acceptances, 8s ; to start at i 12.10 p.m. 4. Girls' Race (under 15), lOOycls. Ist prize, ss ; 2nd prize, 2s 6d ; post entry, 6d ; to start at 12.30 p.m. 8. Mile Jhmning 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, 220yds ; 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 ; acceptances, 3s ; to start at 2 om. 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. 220yds Hurdle Handicap, Ist prize, 50s ; 2nd prize, 20s ; 3rd prize, 10a ; 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, 100yds ; over 40 years. Special prize. Nominations, Is; acceptances, 2s, To start at 3.45 p.m. 14- St. Patrick's Handicap ; 3rd event, 440yds. Ist prize, 80s; 2nd yrize, 30s ; 3rd prize, 103. 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, 220yds. 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 no to the Sports' funds. Post entry. To start at 5.15 p.m. Nominations for Nos. 1, 3, 5, 6, 8, 10, 11, 12, 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 HandU 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 am., returning at 6 p.m. A Concert and Dance will be held in the evening in the Dramatic HallJAMES SPIERS FREEMAN, Secretary. eTellery gilbert," PIANO, ORGAN, & HARMONIUM TITNEB, REPAIBEB & ReNOVATOB, WANGANUI, PAYS regular visits to all the districts between Foxton and Wanganui, including Kiwitea, tbe Manchester Block, Birmingham, &c, and, working entirely on his own account is in a position to make special arrangements with those favouring him with orders. My customers and others are invited to exercise caution in employing alleged tuners who go round the country dis» tricts pretending to tune pianos, but ac* tually doing damage to good instruments, and in some case3 brought under my notice, almost ruining them. No man is genuine who dooa not advertise. Pianoforte Eenovating a Specialty. Old Pianos taken in exchange and j full value allowed. j Feilding Address — W. Cabthew. Bookseller. AWAHUEI STORE AND POST OFFICE. W. NICHOLSON, GENEEAL STOEEKEEPEE. (Formerly H. Bennett.) BEG •* to infoini the residents of Awahuri and district that he has just received a well selected stock of— Groceries Boots Drapery & Clothing Ironmongery Crockery & Tinware Fancy Goods Best brands Tobacco and Cigarettes All orders intrusted to him will be deliyered with promptness and care. iTwTcOTTKELL & CO., Queen's Chambers, Grey Street, Wellington. General Cabbiebs ani Fobwaedino Agents. Customhouse and Shipping Agents. LORRIES and "Vans always ready for engagement. Furniture removed witli care by experienced men. Storage in Brick Warehouse for General Goods, Furniture, and Passengers' Luggage. LOWES' BIRMINGHAM HOTEL. T. LOWES, Proprietor, | THIS commodious, well-furnished, and popular Hostelry is situated some 18 miles from Feilding, adjoining the Feildin? and Pemberton Blocks. To Visitors and Tourists this Hotkl OFFERS SPECIAL ATTRACTIONS. Wines, Spirits and Beers of the best Brands kept in stock. Mr Daw's Coach leaves for Feilding daily at 1.30 p.m.