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Manawatu Herald, 27 February 1904, Page 3

ST. PATRICK’S . DAY SPORTS & PICMIC, To be held On 'Ye Victoria Pro*!-:, Foxton, THURSDAY, xyxn MARCH, 1904, GREAT GALA DAY FOR YOUNG AND OLD. , 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. ''' I mnett, D. Wilson, W. Cook, W. Walden adt3 E - Ball< „ , Handicappers—Messrs L - J- Euiue and J. Frew, Starter—Mr A. Shadbolt Committee—Messrs F. Martin, H. Bradcock, J. Frew, IF 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 it a.m. IPEOGRJS.IVOVIE:. 1. Maiden Race, 150 yards; Ist prize 15s, 2nd ss, Post entry is. 2. School Boys’ Championship, 100 yards; ist prize xos, znd 2s 6d. Post entry 6d. t 3. One Mile Bicycle Handicap; ist prize 30s, 2nd xos; nom. 2s. 4. Girls’ Race (under 16); ist prize gold brooch, 2nd 2s 6d. 5. One Mile Bicycle Handicap (onder 18); ist prize photographic album (Mr Christian’s special) and ss, 2nd acetylene bike lamp (Mr Clarkson's special); nonl. IS. 6. 300 Yards Handicap; ist prize 20s, 2nd 10s; aom. 2s. 7. Girls’ Skipping Competition (un* der 14); ist prize 2s, 2nd is. 8. Two Mile Bicycle Handicap ; ist prize 30s, 2nd xos; nom. 2s. 9. Obstacle Race; ist prize 7s 6d. entry 6d. 10. Girls’ Bicycle Handicap, (three laps), ist prize Mr J. Collins’ special* 2nd Mr Betty’s special. 11. Putting the Shot; ist prize ros, 2nd ss; post entry is. 12. Boys’ Bicycle Race, one mile (under .14); ist prize 7s 6d, 2nd 2s Od ; entry 6d. 13. 100 Yards’ Handicap; ist prize 20s, 2nd 10s; nom. 2s. 14. Ladies’ Race, 50 yards; ist, prize Mr Stiles’ special, znd 2s 6d. 15. Half-mile Handicap (under 16); ist prize 'Waterbury watch (Mr Hennessy’s special), znd 2s 6d ; entry 6d. 16. Skipping Competition (under to); ist prize is 6d, 2nd 6d. 17. Boot Race; Mr Fraser’s special. 2nd 2s 6d ; entry 6d, 18. Three Mile Bicycle Handicap; ist 40s*; znd 15s; nom. 2s 6d. Baby Show 2.30 p.m. Children’s Sports too numerous to mention all clay. Tea, Cordials and Refreshments free to Children, who must bring their own mugs. -j

Nominations for Nos. 3,6, 8, 13, and 18 close with the Secretaries at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March 10th, Handicaps declared on Saturday, 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 the Committee, whose decision shall be FINAL. ADMISSION Adults is, school children free. A. D. SPRING) Secretaries. and E. DUNN I 81. PATRICK’S DAY. Grand Concert & Entertainment in the evening at the PUBLIC HALL, FOXTON. Admission—2s and Is. Ball after the Performance. Tickets Bs, admitting one gentleman and two ladies. Tickets for the above on sale at all stores in town. Grand Brass Band Contest. XT'st>E T * ihp auop'ces of the North (J LA ml Brr.ss Par.’ ■■■ --’.on. T-i 1, hi. <1 i ’’ njßfr of t e an ' on on at. PALMERSTON N HTH, On February 29th and March 1,2, 3, and 4. 1© Bands competing, comprising the pick of the Colony. 165 Solo, Trio, and Quartette entries. (ompetidons every evening. THE PEOPLES’ DAYS. GARDEN PARTY—Tuesday afternoon, March Ist. QUICKSTEP COMPETITION—Thursday afternoon, March 3rd. TEST SELECTIONS—Wednesday and Friday evenings, March 2nd and 4th. Massed Bands March—Over 400 P er * formers. ADMISSION to Grounds—ls, Special Excursion Trains and Fares on all sections of railways. W. H. COLLINGWOOD. Contest Secretary,