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Manawatu Herald, 10 March 1904, Page 3

ST. PATRICK’S DAY SPORTS 4 PMC, To be held On the Victoria Park, Foxton, THURSDAY, 17TH MARCH, 1904. GREAT GALA DAY FOE 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 Ben- , nett, J. Symons, A. Reeve, S. Hickson, A. King, G. Coley, A. LaingJ H. Christian, R. Noonan, and W. Baker. _ Judges —Messrs G. Simpson, A. D. Clemett, D. Wilson, W. Cook, W. Walden and E. Ball. Timekeeper—Mr Wanklyn. Handicappers —Messrs L. J. Furrie •and J. Frew. Starter—Mr A. Shadbolt. Committee—Messrs F. Martin, H. Bradcock, J. Frew, B. Diimi, 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. PROGHAMME. 1. Maiden Race, 150 yards; Ist prize 15s, 2nd ss. Post entry is. 2. School Boys’ Championship, 100 yards; xst prize 10s, 2nd 2s 6d. Post entry fid. „ 3. One Mile Bicycle Handicap ; Ist prize 30s, 2nd 10s; nom. 2s. 4. Girls’ Race (under x 6); xst prize gold brooch, znd 2s 6d. 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 10s; nom. 2s. 7. Girls’ Skipping Competition (under 14); xst prize 2s, znd is. 8. Two Mile Bicycle Handicap ; xst prize 30s, znd 10s ; nom. 2s. g. Obstacle Race; Ist prize 7s 6d. entry fid. ~ , 10. Girls’ Bicycle Handicap, (three laps), Ist prize Mr J. Collins’ special, 2nd Mr Betty’s special. 11. Putting the Shot; Ist prize xos, 2nd 5s ; post entry is. 12. Boys’ Bicycle Race, one mile (under 14); xst prize 7s 6d, znd 2s 6d ; entry 6d. . j 13. 100 Yards’ Handicap ; xst prize 20s, 2nd 10s ; nom. 2s. 14. Ladies’ Race, 50 yards; xst prize Mr Stiles’ special, 2nd 2s 6d. 15. Half-mile Handicap (under 16); Ist prize Waterbury watch (Mr Hennessy’s special), znd 2s fid ; entry 6d. 16. Skipping Competition (under 10); xst prize is fid, znd sd. 17. Boot Race ; Mr Fraser’s special, znd zs fid ; entry fid. 18. Three Mile Bicycle Handicap; Ist 40s; 2nd 15s; nom. 2s fid. 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. 3,6, 8,13, and 18 close with the Secretaries at 8 p.m. on Thursday, March xoth. 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. M 1 All disputes, protests, etc., will be settled by the Committee, whose decision shall be FINAL. ADMISSION Adults is, school children free. A ‘ mTMwI Secretaries. and E. DUNN) To Flaxmillers. THE Undersigned has an improved Scutcher for sale. Mill work pxade to order. J. W. LIDDELL. BT. PATRICK’S DAY. Grand Concert & Entertainment in the evening at the PUBLIC HALL, FOXTON. 1 Admission —2s and Is. t Ball after the Performance. Tic--3 kets Bs, admitting one gentleman and two ladies. Tickets for the above o$ sale at all stores in town,