Sale of Privileges.

Manawatu Herald, 10 January 1903, Page 2

Sale of Privileges.

It needs little to be said to secure a record bidding for the privileges in connection with the Summer Meeting of the Foxton Racing Club, the sale of which will be held on Tuesday next.

All that is at all likely to interfere with the meeting is the weather, but it would almost seem probable that the weather wouldbe all that is desired by that time. As is usual, the Committee have done all that is within their power to secure success. The stakes provided for the two days’ racing is close on £IOOO, and the owners’ appreciation of this liberality has already been shown: in the nominations, which it •will be bom in mind has been a record one. Large nominations, with the popular handicapper, Mr J. Henrys, lead to large acceptances, thus offering the sporting public good fields from which to spot the winner and to the general public, pretty racing. This being so, and the attention that is always paid by the club to the wants of the inner mao, the attendance is likely to be very large, so that purchasers of the privileges are likely to reap a large reward.

The Foxton Brass Band has been engaged to ’ play for the two days, and thus all has been done to secure the pleasure and enjoyment of all. It has probably been noticed that all the late race-meetings have been marked by increased attendance of the public, so that with the advantages possessed by the local course, that of a clear view of every race from start to finish, proximity to the railway, and shady trees under which picnics in any number can be held, is one not likely to be overlooked by those who make anniversary a holiday.