APJTI ATHLETIC SPORTS TO BB HKT.D IN Me WALTER WATSON'S PADDOCK ON NEW YEAR'S DAY Friday, Ist January, 1897 THIED ANNUAL MEETING President, Mr W Vicary ; Vice»Presidents, Messrs Gascotgne, Osborne, Watson, Greenhow and H JSnow ; Committee, Messrs Stewart, Hargieaves, Starr, Cart* wright, McMillaa, Eagar, McMeikan, Kankin, junr, C V Dally, J Johnston, P McConncll; Handicappers, Messrs Starr, Ea^ar and Cartwright ; Starter, Mr lhos Thompson; Treasurer, If Osborne Judges • Running Events, Messra Rank in and Vicury ; Referee, Mr H Osborne; Jumping Evenis, Messrs J Johnston and C V Dally; Judges for Horses, Messrs Stewart and Wm Wilson; Wrestling, J Wilson PROGRAMME 1 12 o'clock — Boys' Race, under 14 yrs. Entrance 6d. Ist prize 7s 6d, 2nd 2s 6d 2 Apiti Handicap, three distancns, 100, 220 and 440 yards. Ist prize L 6, 2nd L 2, 3rd Ll. Nomination 2s, acceptance 5s 12.2J p.m— looyds Apiti Handicap itirst event). 3 12.30 p.m - High Jump Handicap. Nomination Is (3d. Ist prize Ll, 2nd 10s 4 12 50 p.m— Girls' Race, under 14yrs, handicap. Ist prize 7s 6d, 2nd 2s 6d 5 1 p.m — 220 yds Hurdles, handicap. Nomination Is, acceptance 2s. lsl prize L 2, 2nd 15s, 3rd 5s LUNCHEON 6 I 45 p.m— Hal? Mile Handicap (local) Nomiaation 2s, acceptance 3f. lsl prize L 3 10s, 2nd Ll os, 3rd 10s 7 2 p.ru — Wrestling (catch weights). Nomination Is Gd. Ist prize Ll 2nd 10s 8 2.10 p.m- 2120yds Apiti Handicai (second event) 9 2.20 p.m — Long Jump, handicap. Nomination Is 6d. Ist prize Ll, 2nc 10s 10 230 p.m — ■» arried Women's Race Ist prize Mr Whitlock 3 special, valu< 30s, 2nd 10s 11 2. 4' > p.m- Two Mile Walk ; sweep stake os to go to winner. Ist priz< L 2, 2nd 15s, 3rd 10s 12 2.50 p.m — 440 yds Apiti Handicaj (final eventj 13 3r>.m— Old Man's Baca (over 45) JNomi nation Is. Ist priza Ll, 2nc 5s 14 3.30 p.m— Sack Race flat, 50yds. Nomination Is. Ist prize Ll, 2nd 5j 15 3. 40 p.m — Xug of Wa.-, 8 men a side, Apiti Mam^d Ivjeu v Apiti Singh Men; sweepstake 2s 6d each, with 20s added 16 4p. m— Mile Handicap. Nominatioi 2s, acceptance 3e. Ist prize L 5, 2nd L 2, 3rd Ll 17 4.10 p.m, — Consolation Handicap 150vds. Nomination Is. Ist prize Ll, 2nd 10* 18 1.30 p in -Hop, Step and Jump. Ist prize Messrs Kirton and Curtis' special prize Ll Is, 2nd 5s 19 5 p.m— Jumping Contest for Horse 9 (local), Sweepstake 5s each with 20s added, 2nd prize 10s Nominations, accompanied by Entrance Fees, must be it the Secretary's hands, Apiti, not later than Friday, 16th De>. cember, 1896, Handicaps declared not later than Wednesday, 23rd December, in Apiti Competitors must send in their correct performances for past two years, and notify colors Admission to Ground, Is ; children under twelve, half price First race to commence at 12 o'clock sharp. CONCERT AND DANCE IN THE EVENING The Committee wishes to nntify thai under no consideration will any nomination be received after time appointed foi closing same ; also all events will be started as near as possible to advertised time Full Band in ntteadance, E F EAGAB, Hon Secretary TO travel thin season in the Palmerston, Feiidtng, and Manawata dis< tricts, the Clydesdale Stallion LAIRD of KILBRIDE, Winner ot many prizes in th South Island, and the only horse which holds the Star Gold medal of the South Island. Intending breeders could not do bettei than patronise this horse. Terms : £3 per mare. For pedigree see cards. For further particulars apply to W. REID, Makino, Or F- T. Bullock, in charge To tray this season in the Manawata, Kiwitea, and Pobangina Districts, The Thorough-bred Horse, KING JOHN, (By King Cole— Wainui). WINNER of first and champion prizes afc Palmeretou N. Show and first and champion at Woodville Show last year lor thoroughbreds. Apply to JAS. NORMAN, Groom in charge, Or R. Hammond, Carnarvon. The New Zealand Confectionery Works, Fergusson Street, FEILDiNG To the Public and Storekeepers oi the Bangitikei and other districts. WE beg to announce that we have commenced business as MANUFACTURING CONFBC TIONEHS in ifeilding, and hope, by supplying the best and purest sweets oi all descriptions at the cheapest market rates, to merit your patronago and support. Country Storekeepers may rely upon prompt despatch of orders. All goods warranted pore, and of the best description. Novelties a pecialty. PALMER & CO., Proprietors OVAL TEItBA COTTA HEABTH POWDER Transforms the dullest home, and makes it Bright, Smiling, and Cheerful. Trau Co-Mi. Hbakth Powsis Should be used by every good housewife. Manufactured only by THB EMPIRE COMPANY, . Wellington.
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Feilding Star, Volume XVIII, Issue 121, 20 November 1896, Page 4
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