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Manawatu Herald, 25 April 1893, Page 3

MANAWATU. COUNTY COUNCIL. Tenders are invited and will be received addressed to the Chairman at Sanson until 11 a.m on WEDNESDAY, the 26th April, 1893, for— Embankment on Edwards & Carter's Eoad at Motoa. Specifications at Mr T. Wilson's residence, Motoa, who has also consented to show contractors over the work* J2. G. COX, County Clerk. n o tTcTS TO THE MEMBERS OF THE AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY, FOXTON. NOTICE i 3 hereby given that the Local Agency of the Society at Foxton will be closed as from the Ist May andineinhers of the Society who have hitherto paid their premiums at Foxton are requested to forward them for the future to the Branch Office, Wellington. By order of the Board. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary; Foxton Athletic Sports. To be held on the Racecourse ON QUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, 24th May, 1893. President— J. G. Wilson, Esq., M.H.E. Vice-Pkesidext— Walter G. Eobinson, Esq Judge— E. S. Thynne, Esq. Stakters — Messrs H. Bradeock and F. Keen. Handicappehs — The Committee. Committee — Messrs S. Trask, H. Border i W. S. Stewart, W. B. JJhodes, B. Spelman, W. Gerbes, P. Duclson and T. P. Williams. PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Race, 150 yds (for those who have never won an advertised race). Ist prize, 80s ; 2nd prize, 10s. Entrance 2s 6d. To start at 10.45 a.m. 2. Boys' Race (under 12), 100 yds. Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd prize, ss. Entrance, Gd. To start at 11 a.m. 8. FOXTON HANDICAP, of £18 (three events, 100 yds, 220 yds, 440 yds.) Winner of each event £1. Ist prize, £&i 2nd prize, £3 ; 3rd prize, £1. To be decided by points. Nomination, 6s; acceptance, ss. First event 100 yds. To start at 11.20 a.m. 4. Mile Running Handicap. Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, £1. Nomination, 2s 6d ; acceptance, 2s 6d. To start at 11.40 a.m. 5. Hurdle Handicap, 220 yds. Ist prize, £2; 2nd prize, £1. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, Is. To start at 12 noon. 6. Girls Skipping (Contest (under 14 years). Ist prize, 5s ; 2nd priz3, 2s 6d. To start at 12.15 p.m. 7. FOXTON HANDICAP (second event 220 yds). To start at 12.80 p.m. 8. One Mile Walk Handicap. Ist prize, £3; 2nd prize, £1. Nomination, 2s 6d ; acceptance, 2s 6d. To start afc 12.45 p.m. 9. Hop, Step and Jump. Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s. Post entrance, 2s. To start at 1 p.m. 10. Amateur Race. Prize, trophy presented by Mr Montague. To start at 1.30 p.m. 11. 100 yds Handicap. Ist prize, £2; 2nd prize, 15s. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, Is. To start at 1.45 p.m. 12. Obstacle Race. Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s. Post entrance, Is. To start at 2p m. 18. Girls' Race, 100 yds. Prize, trophy presented by Mr W. Gerbes. To start at 2.20 p.m. 14. One Mile Running Handicap. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd prize, 10s. Nomination, 2a ; acceptance, Is. To start at 2.45 p.m. 15. FOXTON HANDICAP (third event 440 yds). To start at 8.10 p.m. 16. Boys' .Race (under 16 years), 100 yds. Ist prize, 10s; 2nd prize, 2s 6d. Post entrance, 6d. To start at 8 30 p.m. 17. Greasy Pig (real Captain Cook) Presented by Mr R. Cawston. Entrance, 6d. To start at 4 p.m. 18. Consolation Handicap. For all beaten men. Ist prize, £1 10s ; 2nd prize, 10s. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, nil. To start at 4.15 p.m. Nominations for all handicaps close with the Secretary by 8 p.m. on MONDAY, Bth May. All other events Post Entries. All nominations to be accompanied with Cash. Competitors to send performances for past two years and colours. Handicaps will be declared on THURSDAY, 10th May. In case of any Protest being lodged, the Committee's decision to be final. Acceptances close on SATURDAY, 20th May. T, REDMOND, , Seoretavy, i