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Kaukapakapa ATHLETIC CLUB Annual Sports To be held in Mr JAMES DEINNAN'S Paddock, ON THURSDAY, JAN. 9, 1913. Commencing- at 1 p.m. Open to All. Under N.Z. Athletic Union Rules. PROGRAMME : Maiden Handicap 100 yds : First £1 ; second 7s 6d. Entrance 1/6. For those who have not won an advertised race. School Boy's Race, under 14 years 75 yds.—First Trophy; second Trophy, Entrance free. Handicap. 100 Yards Handicap, — First 255; ' second 7s 6d. Entrance 2s. High jump handicap,—First prize 20s ; second ss. Entrance Is. Committeemen's Race, — Handicap. Sweepstake 2s, with 5s added. Kaukapakapa Cup, 120 yds handicap —First* £3 ; second £1. Entrance 4s. Eun in tapes. Ladies' Race — Handicap, 75 yds. Trophy 120 Yds. Hurdles handicap, 8 Flights —First 30s; second 10s. Entrance 2s 6d. High Jump for Horses—First 20s ; second ss, Entrance 2s. 220 Yds. Handicap — First 30s ; second 10s. Entrance 2s 6d. Potato Race on Horseback—First 10s; second ss. Entrance Is. Half-mile handicap—First £2 ; second \ ss. Entrance 3s. Victoria Cross, for Military and Civilians—First £2 ; second 15s. Entrance 4s. About I- mile. 440 yds Handicap—First £2 ; second 15s. Entrance 3s. "Whistling Race on horseback—First £1 ; second 7s 6d, Entrance 2s. Tug-of War on Horseback, Bareback —Sweepstake of 2s 6d, Forced Handicap, 220 yds.—Winners 2s ; losers Is. First 20s ; second 7s 6d. A Social IN THE EVENING. Admission to Sports Is. Member" Ticket ss. Children, under 14, Gd. Admission to Social Is. • H. DYE, Hon. Sec. SECTIONS FOR SALE Belle Vue Estate The Property of MR JOHN HAND, Situated near the Heart of HELENSVILLE. TFHIS is the most attractive block JL that has ever been offered for sale in Helensville, The views are unsurpassed, the drainage excellent, and_ the soil is most suitable for gardening purposes. (Plans to be had at Mr F. Tucker.) The prices are most moderate. Lots can be purchased from £20 and upwards. Terms can be arranged if desired. Do not Procrastinate. Buy now in this Thriving Town and double your money. Apply to JOHN HAND, Helensville Medical ElectroTreatment FOE Chronic and other Maladies. (THE META SYSTEM). PEOMPT RELIEF, PEEMANENT CURES EFFECTED Proved the most expeditious-restor-ative to debilitated human organs known to modern progressive Medical Science. No CnAiioE Foil Consultation. LESLIE W. A. MACARTHUR, F.G.S., D.M.S., SPECIALIST, "lOWA." 144 Robsoa Street, AUCKLAND. 3rd House from St. Matthew's Church ;L. L. BAILEY, Late R. M. "CAMERON—Estb. 1883. [ SADDLER AND HARNESSMAKER, HELENSVILLE. ' Fit, St\le and Workmanship Guaranteed. ■ Hand Sewn Work a Specialty, HARNESS AND PADDLES MA.DE ON THE PREMISES. i ~~~ s WIQI3 Your requirements , O! IU VV I 3 IO wiU roeeive gpecial attention if forwarded early to L.L.B.

Alfred Buckiand & Sons-, Sales. Messrs Alfred Buckiand and Sons, report: — At Westfield "Yards on Friday we held our 'usual sale of fat stock. There was an average yarding, and piicps were a shade higher than last week. Best.oxen sold to 28s, others 24s to 26s ; cows and heifers, 20s to 24h ; steers sold at from LG to Ll2 12s 6d . cows and heifers, L 4 10s to L 7 17s 6d. Calves were penned in less numbers than usual, and sold at lato rates. Heavy vealers L 2 10s to L 3 3s, medium weights 30s to 355, lighter sorts 20s to 28s. fresh-dropped 3s to 13s. Sheep came in good numbers, and prices were firm at last week's rates. Best shorn wethers sold at from 17s to 20s 6d, others 14s to lGs Gd ; best ewes 15s to 18s Gd, others 10s to 14s, inferior fatted 8s to 9s 9d, Lambs were yarded in good supply, and sold at advancod rates Best lambs sold at 178 3d to 19s od, others 12s to 1 (is, inferior sorts 9s 9d to 11s 3d. Pigs came in usual numbers, and sold at late quotations.

THE N.Z. LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO Ltd. ♦ New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency report: Owing to the Christmas holiday we held our usual weekly Westiield fat stock sale on Friday, December 27. Our supply of fat cattle totalled 381 head. There was an improved demand, and values again advanced fully 10s head. Choice ox sold to Ll Bs, prime Ll 4s to Li 6s ; cow and heifer Lj to Ll is ; stsers ranged in price from L 7 to Ll2 10s ; cows and heifers, L4to L 9 15s. There was a small entry of fat and young calves, tvhich sola at, late rates. No heavy calves penned, Smokers L.2 2s to L 3 Is, lighter L.I 10a to L 2, light Ll Is to L, 1 l()s, siiall and freoh« dropped 8s to Li, weedy 3s ; 39 sold. Fat sheep continue to come forward in largo numbers. There is a steady demand, and values remain iirm. lixtia heavy wethers Ll to H 2s, ! medium to heavy 17s to 19,s Gd. light and uulinisjipd l.'3s fid to 16s 9d ; best heavy prime ewes 1 fls 6d to 18s Gd, good 13s Q.I to 1 Os, others 9s to 18s ; 2115 sold. Lambs were again penned, in record numbers, but tlio quality was inferior to last week, consequently prices were easier. Prime heavy 16s Gd to 17s 9d, good lia gd \.a lGs, lighter Us to i^s ; Hm «oid A fair yarding uf .i'at pigs Hold freely, at higher rates. No baconers offered. Largo porkers L 2 3d to L' 2 12s, lighter Ll 15,a to L' 22s ; 7 1 sold.

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