DRUIDS' ANNIVERSARY SPORTS. ; - BIRMINGHAM MOUNTAINEERS. To be held in the BIRMINGHAM SPORTS GROUNDS On Januaby 18th, 1894. President — T A Bryce, Esq. Vice* Presidents— R Mcßeth, Esq, and Alei Dick, Esq. Committee— Messieurs O J Ashton, H S Munro, E Palmer, J Johnson, R Taylor, W Bel), E Bell, T M Jackson, H Johns. W H Maitland, J Shapleski, Handicappers — H S Munro,R:Taylor. Starter— Mr A Dick. Ti'easurer -Mr W Ashworth. Secretary— Mr H Mclntyre. 1 Maiden, 200 yds handicap, of 2 soys ; for persons who have never won an advertised race ; Ist prize, 30s ; 2nd, 10s ; entrance, 2s 2 Boys 1 Race, 100 yds, under 15 years ot age ; Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, 2s 6d ; enitrance, 6d . 3 Birmingham Handicap, of 12 soys, 100 yds. 220 yds, 440 yds; Ist prize, 150s; 2nd, 6os; 3rd, 3os; entrance, Bs 4 Hop, Step, and Jump;? Haridicap ; Ist 5 OlcTMen's Race, over 60 .years, 75yds (Mr W T Marshes Jsp f eeialp>iziE)} : ; 1 guinea ; entrance, Is" ' " 6 One Mile Handicap. L 7 10s ; Ist prize, \^ 'lOQs HSnd^iOsf; 3rd, IQjs 5s T%DrßidJPß«ce, handicap, ISOydi; Ist, special prize ; entrance, 2s 8 Hurdle Race Handicap, 220 yds, of ,3 - * sevs • Ist prize, 4ds ; 2nd; 15s ; 3rd, ss ; entrance, 3s 9 Girls 1 Rnce, 100yds< under 12 years of age ; Ist prize, 7s 6d ; 2nd, 2s 6d ; entrance 6d 10 Birmingham Handicap (second event), 220 yds 11 Tilting in the Ring ; sweepstake of ss ; 10 per cent to go to the Sports funds 12 Quoit Match, handicap, 21yds, of 3 soys ; Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd, 20s ; entrance, 3s 13 High Jump Handicap ; Ist prize, 20s; 2nd, ss ; entrance, 2s 14 Wrestling Match (Cumberland), under 13 stone ; Ist, 20s ; 2nd, os ; entrance, 2s 15 Half-mile Handicap^ of 4 soys ; Ist, 60s i; 2nd> 20s ; entrance, 3s 16 Umbrella and Cigar' Race, horsemen ; sweepstake, of ss, with 20s added ; second horse to save his stakes 17 Birmingham Handicap (third event), 440 yds 'lS'Tug-of-WarT 7 in eh" aside ; Druids versus. all comers; Mr J Shapleski's special prize of 1 guinea,; with 1 soy added ; entrance, 2s' 19 One Mil© Walk, handicap, of 4 soys; Ist prize, 60s ; 2nd, 20s ; entrance, 3s 20 Steeplechase for Horses, sweepstake of 10s ; second horse to save stakes 21 Consolation Race, 150 yd s; Ist, 20s; 2nd, 5s ; entrance, 2s Rules and Regulations. All running events to be run under the Feilding. Athletic Sports rules Two shillings in each handicap event to"be""paid" on' nomination, accompanied by a list of public performances for the last two years (matches. iucluded) ; the remainder of entrance fee on acceptance, which can be made on the ground. Other events post entry. Colours must be named on nomination. Nominations to close on the 10th day of January, at 7.30 p.m. Plain aid Fancy Dress Ball to followAdmission to Gates : Adults, Is ; Children, half price ; Horses, Is First race to start at 10 a.m . sharp H McINTYRE, Hon. Sec. WORKS OP: ART. ~i beautifulTpiotukes. THE following are sure of speedy sale : — 11 Pomona" By«J. E, Millais " The Prodigal Son" By E. Dubufe " A Coach Match Against Time, 1 " By H. Bird 11 The Start for Fishing" ByT. H.Weber " Home RuUrs," By W. H. Trood 11 Noon,' 1 By J. Marak. The Frames are of English Oak with Gilt Edge. Pbice : 25/- each. EADE'S CORNER FURNITURE WAREHOUBE, FEILDING. To Travel this season in Feilding, Birmingham, Halcombe,' Waituna, and surrounding districts, The fashionably-bred Thorough-bred Sire MASTEK ARTHUB. \j\ ASTER ARTHUR is by Somnus— ill Nelly, by Tow ton limp); Fair Agnes (datn of Master Agnes), by St Aubjn (imp) out of Phoebe (g dam of Mala), by the greal. sire Sir Hercules, dam Woodstock, by Theorem (imp). Somnus by Trnducer (imp), dam Hammock (imp). Breeders will see by the above that Master Arthur possesses some of the stoutest strnins to be found in the Eng« lish Stud -Book, viz.,. double strain of Touchstone on sire arid dam side ; also the celebrated Biacklock and Bay Middleton strain through St Aubyn ; also the well-known Melbourne's strain. For tabulated pedigree see Cards or Stud Book. W. G. PAGE, Groom in charge, Halcombe. pHB IBTMAB, 18 98. NOVELTIES Iv Fancy Goods, suitable for presents NOVELTIES In Toys and Picture Books, suitable for children. NOVELTIES In Christmas Cards— an immense variety to choose from. Albums, Violins, Accordeons, Desks, Work-boxes, Photo Frames, Writing* Cases, Hand-bigs, Cricketing material in endless variety. Newest Books of all classes always coming in. J. S, MILSON. STATIONER AND BOOKSELLER, Manchester Stbeet Feilding. To Stand at Mr T R Tajlor's Farm, Mcßeth's Line, Eiwitcoi 1 The Entire Pony cock: kobjn, HE is a bright bay with black points, about 12 hands 3 inches it height, and both handsome and very fast, also a good jumper, and has sired some firstclass ponies for polo from mares near fifteen hands, leaving them just the right size. Terms : 30s per mare ; paddocks free for one month, or till notice of service is given, after which Is per week will be charged. THOS. B. TAYLOE
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Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 135, 7 December 1893, Page 4
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836Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Feilding Star, Volume XV, Issue 135, 7 December 1893, Page 4
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