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Gisborne Times, Volume IX, Issue 828, 17 February 1903, Page 3

MESSRS MePHAIL AND AKROYD WAIMATfI DAIRY FARMS. 3000 ACRES. mms country ha 3 been fully stocked I with sheep and cattle for many years. Average Size of Farm— . ____ About 180 ACRES. Sixteen of these Valuable Leasehold Farms, grassed, well watered, and to a large extent fenced, will be offered by Sale by PUBLIC TENDER in APRIL NEXT. Tenders to close at Noon on SATURDAY, I APRIL 18ru. UPSET RENTALS will be published at our office on Saturday, February 21-1. OPTIONS TO PUKCj will bo given with some of thu Farms at prices disclosed before the sale. A FACTORY up to 1000 cows in course of erection on the ground. LITHOGRAPH MAPS, showing fences and buildings, should be available about Monday, February 23. PERSONS WISHING TO VIEW 1 the ground can do so upon application to the Manager 01 the Owners. INTERCOLONIAL LAND AGENCY, GISBORNE. C. B. DkLAUTOUR, Manager.

ST. PATRICK'S ANNUAL_SPORTS, Park Company’s Grounds, Te Hapara, THURSDAY, MARCH 19th, 1903. £IOO-*N piIZES-£loa PROGRAMME OP EVENTS. To start at noon. 1. Bov’s Handicap (under 16), 120 yards. First prize 10s ; second prize 5s ; entrance Is. To start at 12.15 p.m. 2. Girls’ Handicap (under 14), 100 yards. First prize 10s; second prize 5s ; entrance Is. To start at 12.30 p.m. 3. St. Patrick’s Handicap, of £2O, to be run in three distances—viz., 100, 220, and 440 yards, with prizes for each distance, and aggregate prize of gold medal suitably inscribed. Points for medal: First 5, second 3, third 2. First event, 100 yards (in heats). First prize £3 ; second prize £1 ss; third, 10s. Entrance, 3s. LUNCH. To start at 1.30 p.m.

Final Heat of 100 yards St. Patrick’s Handicap. To start at 1.05 p.m. .J. Pony Race (14.2 and under), four furlongs. First prize £2 10s ; second prize 10s. Entrance 3s. 'J o start at 1.45 p.m. 5. St. Patrick’s Handicap, second event, 220 ygrds. First prize £5; second prize £1 10s; third prize 10s. Entrance ss. To start at 1.50 p.m. 6. Three-quarter Mile Scurry. For horses that have never won a race of £5 or over at the time of starting. Minimum weight Bst., professional riders lOlbs extra. First prize £5; second prize £1 Is. Entrance ss. To start at 2.5 p.m. 7. Handicap Trotting Bace (in saddle), twice round. First prize £4; seoond prize £l. Entrance ss. To start at 2.15 p.m. 8. Handicap Huiidlbs, 120 yards (over 10 flights). First prize £2; seoond prize 10s. Entrance 2s. To start at 2.20 p.m. 9. Lloyd-Lindsay Back, for volunteers. Prize, trophy presented by Mr E. Williams. To start at 2.30 p.m. 10. Hospital Fund Bace Handicap, 200 yards. First prize £2 2s; second prize £1 Is. Entrance Is. To start at 2.35 p.m. 11. Hale-Mile Handicap. First prize £3 10s; second prize £1 10s. Entrance 3s Gd. To start at 2 50 p.m. 12. Bicycle Handicap Bace, 1 mile. F’irst prize trophy value £2 2s; seoond prize £1 Is. Entrance 3s. Five starters or no race. To start at 3 p.m. 13. Horse Jumping Competition (over such jumps as the Committee may determine). First prize £3 10a; second prize £1 Is; third prize 10s. Entrance ss. To start at 3.30 p.m. 14. Jumping in Sections, for Volunteers. Prize, trophy. To start at 3.40 p.m. 15. Wrestling Match (Cumberland Style). Six Competitors or no event. First prize £2 10s ; second prize, 103. Entry 2s Gd. To start at 3.45 p.m. 16. St. Patrick’s Handicap, third event, 440 yards. First prize £5; second prize £2 ; third prize £l. Entrance ss. To start at 4 p.m. 17. Hale-Mile Scurry. For horses that have never won a race of £5 or over at time of starting. Minimum weight Bst., professional riders 101 b extra. First prize £5; second prize £1 Is. Entrance ss. To start at 4.15 p.m. 18. One Mile Handicap Foot Bace. First prize £5; second prize £2 ; third prize £l. Entrance ss. 19. Tug-oe-war. Open to teams of 10 men, representing Friendly Sooieties, Athletic Bodies, Maoris, Volunteers, and Freezing Works. Entrance 10a each team. Prize £5. Five teams to enter or no event. In the enclosure, the following events will take place:— Irish Jig. First prize, trophy value £l. Entrance Is. Highland Fhug. First prize, trophy value £l. Entrance Is. Sailor’s Hornpipe (open). First prize, trophy value £l. Entrance Is. Sword Dance. First prize, trophy value £l. Entrance Is. Must be three entries for all dancing or no event. Games and amusements under the supervision of Mr T. Hackett, who will hold races for the children, when every child will receive a prize. The Band will be in attendance. Entries for events 3, 5. 7,8, 10, 11, 12, 16, 18, with performances and colors, close with Mr W. Fraser and Mr Ed Williams, at their respective shops at 10 p.m., SATURDAY, MAKCH llth. Entries for events 1,2, t. 6,9, 13, 14, 15, 17 19, and the Dancing Competitions, will be'received by the Secretaries on the ground not later than half an hour before the time of starting. All horse events run under Metropolitan rules. JAS. H. MARTIN, ED. WILLIAMS, Joint Hon. Seos.

TOLAGO BAY COACH SERVICE. and after TUESDAY, January 20th, SINCLAIR’S COACH Will leave Masonic Stables every TUESDAY and FRIDAY Mornings, returning from Tolago Bay WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS. All Parcels, Goods, Letters, etc., left at the Masonic Stables will be carefully attended to at moderate charges. FARES: Gisborne to Tolago Bay (Single) .. I2s „ ~ „ (Return).. 20s Special Rates for visitors to Te Puia Hot Springs, &0., on application. Times will be advertised to suit the tide. MASONIC STABLES, RING UP TELEPHONE gQ

BOXING.

TED MURPHY (the clever Australian Pugilist) will conduct a SCHOOL OF BOXING in Gisborne. Intending pupils can apply to— T. MURPHY, Record Reign Hotel. WHEN organising a Picnio Party, be sure and obtain a comfortable Vehicle. You can get this from Redstone and Sons. Telephone No. 70.