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Manawatu Herald, 18 February 1904, Page 3

ST. PATRICK’S DAY I To be held On the Victoria Park, I'oxton. THURSDAY, 17TH MARCH, 19m;, GltliiAT GALA DAY FOB I YOUNG AND OLDI Patron—Mr Job Vile, M.H.R, President —Mr O. E. Austin. Vice-Presidents — Messrs J. T. Levett, W; Gray, T. Haywood, Dr. Bennett, J. Symons, A; Reeve, S. Hickson, A. King, G, Coley, A, Laing, H. Christian, R. Noonan, ; and W. Baker. 'Judges—Messrs G. Simpson, A. D. J Clemctt, D. Wilson, W. Cook, W. I Walden and E. Ball, i Handicappers—Messrs L. J. Furrie and J. Frew. Starter—Mr A. Shadbolt.

Committee—Messrs F. Martin, H. Bradcock, J. Frew, B. Dunn, H, B. Siggs, R. Baker, M. Perreau, R. Howard and J. Gillett. Programme Committee —Messrs Frew, Furrie, Shadbolt, Siggs, R. Baker, Gillett, Healey, Bradcock, Spring and E. Dunn. Treasurer —Mr E. Healey. Secretaries —Messrs A. D. Spring and E. Dunn. First race to start at n a.m. 1. Maiden Race, 150 yards; rst prize 15s, 2nd ss. Post entry is. 2. School Boys’ Championship, 100 yards; Ist prize 10s, 2nd 2s 6d. Post entry 6d. 3. One Mile Bicycle Handicap ; xst prize 30s, 2nd 10s; nom. 2s. 4. Girls’ Race (under 16); xst prize gold brooch, 2nd 2s 6db 5. One Mile Bicycle Handicap (under 18); xst prize photographic album (Mr Christian’s special) and ss, 2nd acetylene bike lamp (Mr Clarkson’s special); nom. is. 6. 300 Yards Handicap; xst prize 20s, 2nd xos; mom. 2s.

7. Girls’ Skipping Competition (under 14); Ist prize 2s, 2nd is. 8. Two Mile Bicycle Handicap ; xst prize 30s, 2nd 10s; nom. 2s. 9. Obstacle Race; Ist prize 7s 6d. entry 6d. ro. Girls’ Bicycle Handicap, (three laps), xst prize Mr J. Collins’ special, 2nd Mr Betty’s special. 11. Putting the Shot; Ist prize 10s, 2nd 5s ; post entry is. 12. Boys’ Bicycle Race, one mile (under 14); Ist prize 7s 6d, 2nd 2s 6d ; entry 6d. 13. 100 Yards’ Handicap ; Ist prize 20s, 2nd 10s ; nom. 2s. 14. Ladies’ Race, 50 yards; Ist prize Mr Stiles’ special, 2nd 2s 6d. 15. Half-mile Handicap (under 16); xst prize Waterbury watch (Mr Hennessv’s special), 2nd 2s 6d ; entry 6d. 16. Skipping Competition (under 10); xst prize is 6d, 2nd 6d. 17. Boot Race ; Mr Fraser’s special. 2nd 2s 6d ; entry 6d. 18. Three Mile Bicycle Handicap; xst 40s ; 2nd 15s; nom. 2s 6d.

Baby Show 2.30 p.m. Children’s Sports too numerous to mention all day. Tea, Cordials and Refreshments free to Children, who must bring their own mugs. Nominations for Nos. 3,5, 7,13, and x 8 close with the Secretaries at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 10th. Handicaps declared on Say urday, the 12th. Acceptances close on the ground. No nomination will be received unless accompanied by the advertised fee, together with last two year’s performances. The Committee reserve the right to postpone the Sports should the weather prove unfavourable. Three to start or no first prize, four or no second. All disputes, protests, etc., will be settled by tiie Committee, whose decision shall be FINAL. ADMISSION Adults is, school children free. A. D. SPRING] Secretaries and E. DUNNJ secietaiies -

Drapery AND Clothing AT ABOUT Cost Price Soft Goods Syndicate. W. G. MANAGEB.