Page 3 Advertisements Column 5

Manawatu Herald, 12 March 1904, Page 3

To be held On the Victoria Park, Foxton, THURSDAY, 17TH MARCH, 19046E3AT GALA DAY FOR 20UNG AND OLD* Patron — Mr Job Vile, M.H.R, . President—Mr 0. 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. 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. 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 1 r a.m, PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Race, 150 yards; Ist 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 ; Ist prize 30s, and 10s ; nom. as, 4. Girls’ Race (under 16); Ist prize gold brooch, and as 6d. 5. One Mile Bicycle Handicap (under 18); Ist prize photographic album (Mr Christian’s special) and ss, and acotvlone bike lamp (Mr Clarkson’s special 1 ); 110 m. is. T). ;oo Yards Handicap; Ist prize 2ns, cad ms: nom. as. 7. Girls*'Skipping Competition (under I.;); lat prize as, and is. 8. Two Mile Bicycle Handicap; Ist priwY ’os, and 10s ; nom. as. 0. Obstacle Race; Ist prize 7s 6d. cutiv C> d. jo. Girls’ Bicycle Handicap, (three laps), isi prize Mr J. Collins’ special, 2nd Mr Belly’s special. ir. Pultiiig the Shot; Ist prize 10s, 2nd 5s : post entry is. * 12. Boys’ Bicycle Race, one mile (under 14); Ist prize 7s 6d, and as 6d ; entry fid. 13. 100 Yards’ Handicap ; Ist prize aos, ami los ; nom. as. 13. Ladies’ Race, 50 yards; Ist prize Mr Stiles’ special, and as 6d. 15. Half-mile Handicap (under 16); Ist prize Waterbury watch (Mr Hennessy’s special), and as 6d ; entry 6d. 16. Skipping Competition (under 10) ; jst prize is 6cl, and 6d. 17. Boot Race; Mr Fraser’s special, and as 6d ; entry 6d. 18. Three Mile Bicycle Handicap; Ist 40s ; and 15s; nom. as 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. 3,6, 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. All disputes, protests, etc., will be settled by the Committee, whose decision shall be FINAL. ADMISSION Adults is, children free. school A. D. SPRING) andE. DUNN f Secretaries. To Flaxmillers. npilE Undersigned has an im- | proved Scutcher for sale. }J.iU work made to order. J. W. LIDDELL. 3T. 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 1 and two ladies. [ Tickets for the above on sale at all stores in town.