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King Country Chronicle, Volume VI, Issue 461, 1 May 1912, Page 3

SrDfceflOQSsnt Farmers would never think of swimming the river instead of crossing the bridge, Just because they ahvays had to swim the river before the bridge was there. It's just the same reason as this that 14,256 intelligent farmers have for not using the old expensive retail system of buying, now that our direct-to-the-farmer Wholesale prices are available. Yes, they BUY WHOLESALE They find it hard enough working for themselves and their families without helping to pay other people's bad debts, as well as the retailer's heavy wage bill, and rent account. Our big, new 280 page illustrated Wholesale Catalogue, No. 3, shows you how. It lists Grocery, Hardware, Boots, Saddlery, Furniture yes, everything - . If you have one, use it to-day. If you haven't, send for lt> It's Free. For Instance, Mr. S.C. writes from Walklno: "Your • Rival* Tea at -J/4 is equally as good as Tea at 2/4-2 per If you are in doubt, test it. LAID LAW LEEDS Wholesale Merchants and Importers SUPPLIERS OF EVERYTHING IN THE WIDE WORLD Fort Street Warehouses - Auckland 5A

ONGARUE Athletic Club s Sports (Under rules N.Z. Athletic and Cycling Union) To be held at Ongarue on Empire Day RID AY, 2 4th MAY, 19 12. PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Race, 100 yds. First prize 20s, second 10a. Post entry, 2s. 2. 100 Yards Open Handicap.— First 50s, second 20s, third 10s. Nom. 3s, accept. Is. 3. Open Chop Handicap, 15in underhand.—First 80s, second 20s, third 10s. Nom. 4s, accept. 2s. 4. Amateur Wrestling (catch-as-catch-can).' —Trophy. Post entry. 3s. 5. Double-handed Sawing, 18 in blocks. First 40s, second 10s. Norn. 2s, accept. Is. 6. 220 Yards Open Handicap. — First COs, second 20s, third 10s. Nom. .'is, accept. 2s. 7. Open Chop Handicap, 12in standing blocks. —First 40s, second 16s. Nom. 3s. S. 120 Yards Hurdle Handicap.— First 50s, second 20s. Nom. 3s, accept. Is. 0. Ladies' Race, 75yds. First trophy. Entrance free. 10. Amateur Wrestling (Cumberland). —First 40s. Post entry, 3s. 11. 440 Yards Open Handicap.— First 00s, second 20s, third 10s. Nom. Us, accept. 2s. 12. Open Chop Handicap, 18in standing. First 160s. second 30s, third 10s. Nom. 7s (id, accept. 2s Gd. 13. Horse Jumping Contort-, hunter style.—First bridle and m.g., value 003, second bridle value ]os. Post entry 3s. 14. Half-mile Handicap.- First 60s, second 20s. Nom. 3s, accept. 2?. 15. Hop, Step, and Jump Handicap. —First 20s, second 10s. Post entry, 2s. Also races for children. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Nominations for events 2, 3, 5, 6, 7, S, 11, 12, and 14 with last two years' performances close with the secretary on Saturday, May 11th, at 7 p.m. Three starters or no event four starters or no second prize, six nominations or no event. All nomination fees must accompany nomination. Protests must", he accompanied with a foe of "is and be handed to secretary not later than fifteen minutes after event. Decision of judges and protest committee to be iinal. The sports eommitteo take no responsibility for accidents to competitors or public. All dogs found on sportsground will be impounded and owners charged First event io start at 10.30 a.m. sharp. An exhibition of wrestling by New Zealand's light and middle-weight wrestler, L. Robertson, Esc]., will be given during the day. Refreshment booth on ground. Admission Is, horses Is, member's ticket ss, children under 15 years free. DANCE IN THE EVENING. DUNCAN McRAE. Hon. Sec. Box 6, Ongarue. HEltli. CONNELL GENT'S MERCER, HATTER; ETC. HOIIA STIiEET, TE KIJITI (Next Blackman & Cobb) AGENT FOR— Connell Bros., Merchant Tailor, Auckland. Latest patterns on hand.