The Races Tomorrow.

Manawatu Herald, Volume III, Issue III, 21 January 1892, Page 2

The Races Tomorrow.

♦ If the weather keeps fine, of which there is every reasonable prospect, the meeting of the Foxton Racing Club to-morrow should be a great success. The rain early in the week has freshened up the turf, and the course is now in capital order. The fields are, in the important races, not quite so large as the Club had the right to expect, but the horses accepting will make exciting finishes and it will be a difficult matter to spot the winners. The entries for the hack races are very large, and as the weights seem to have been fairly apportioned, most may be expected to accept, and these three races bid to be the prettiest contests of the day. The privilege holders are doing all they know for the comfort of their patrons, Mr Hillary having the outside gates, and Mr Smith the Grand Stand and Saddling paddocks. Mr Light ofFeildiag runs the Grand Stand Booth under the management of Mr Smith, who will, as he has previously, do his best to provide both good feeding and drink. Mr Border, the well known landlord of the Foxton Family hotel has secured the outside publican's booth, so visitors will know that nothing will be wanting at his establishment. Mr Walls, will have* a refreshment booth at which all non-intoxicating liquors will be sold, and at which he will dispense the refreshing luxury of a good cup of tea Mr Bradcock has the cards to dispose of. The Secretary has, as usual with him, got all his duties well forward, and has the accustomed hands to render him every assistance. The train arrangements have been thoughtfully attended to, the departure being delayed to allow visitors to witness the last race. The Palmerston Fire Brigade Band has been engaged to enliven the periods between the races, and they have the reputation of being very good musicians. All this enjoyment can be obtained at the small cost of one shilling, therefore we may look forward to a large gathering.