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Manawatu Herald, 29 December 1904, Page 3

iTo the Public of Foxton and Surrounding District* HAVING disposed of my Tailoringßusineestd Messrs Osborne & Baker, of Wellington and Shannon, X wish to thank all my patrons for the very liberal support accorded me in the past, and trust that my successors will continue to receive the same patronage I have enjoyed for the past five years. I am, &c , E. EDMUND SMITH. GENTLEMEN,— v We have much pleasure in announcing that on and after the Snd of January, 1905, we will take over the Tailoring Business of Mr E. Smith, Main-Street, PoxtoU. The business will be in charge of Mr A. Bradley, who has been in our employ for a considerable time, and whom we can recommend to you as a high class Tailor. In soliciting your support we do so feeling justified in asserting that,our work will meat with your approval, having none but the best of workmen employed. By strict attention to business we hope to merit that share of public patronage and support our work commands. Yours faithfully, OSBORNE & BAKER, Wellington & Shannon. United Friendly Societies’ PICNIC AND SPORTS. VICTORIA PARK, FOXTON, NEW YEAR’S DAY, Monday, Jan. and, 1905. Special Trains from Fellding and Palmerston North. First Event to start at 12.30 p.m. PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Race, 150 yards. First prize, £1 ; second, ios. Post entry, is. а. Boys’ Race (under 16), 100 yards. First prize, 7s 6d; second, ss; third, as fid. Post entry, 6d. 3. Friendly Societies Handicap (open). First event, xoo yards. First prize, £2; second, £i\ third, xos. Entrance, 2s. 4. Bicycle Race, 6 laps (about 1 mile). First prize, £2 ; second, £1 ; third, ios. Post entry, 2s. Competitors must give last two performances, with name of scratch man. 5. Boys’ High Jump (under 16). First prize, 7s 6d; second ss; third, as fid. Post entry, is. б. Friendly Societies’ Handicap (open). Second event, 220 yards. First prize, £2 ; second, £1 ; third, 10s. Entrance, 2s. 7. Bicycle Race, 12 iaps (about 2 miles). First prize, £2 ; second, £ 1 : third, ios. Post entry, 2s. Competitors must give last two performances, with name of scratch man. 8. Friendly Societies’ Handicap (open). Third event, 440 yards. First prize, £2 ios; second, £1 ios ; third, ios. Entrance, 2s fid.

9. Tug-of-War, 10 men aside, for members of Friendly Societies. First prize, £2 10s. Entrance fee, is per man. xo. Friendly Societies’ Race, 100 yds (in regalia). First prize, £t 10s; second, xßs; third, 7s 6d. Post entry, as. To be run in ordinary costume; no running shoes. n. Boys’ Bicycle Race (under 16), 6 laps (about 1 mile). First prize, 15s; second, 7s 6d. Post entry, is, 12. Sandmen’s RaCe, xoo yards. Trophies. Entrance fee. 13. Officials’ Race, 100 yards. Trophies. Entrance free. ALL ENTRIES ON THE GROUND. Entries for Friendly Societies’ Handicap (three distances) close with the Secretary on the ground at 12.30 p.m. Each competitor to state his last two performances, with name of scratch man. Should time permit, an additional Bicycle Race will be arranged for on the ground. Children’s Races. Distribution of Presents, Ladies’ Guessing Competition (Free). Baby Show (for Babies under twelve months). Quoits. Admission to Ground.—Adults, is; Children, 6d.

mm boot shop WILL OPEN To-Day, Oct. 29th, IN THK CENTRE OF COMMERCE BUILDINGS. I have pleasure in announcing that on the above date I shall commence Business in Foxton with' a large and modern stock of Imported and Colonial BOOTS AND SHOES. The stock has been personally selected with great care, and as I have had over 20 years’ experience in the shoe trade I can confidently invite inspection, knowing that every pair offered for sale will give complete satisfaction both in style and wear. J. N. THOMPSON. MEN’S, LADIES’ CHILDREN’S BOOTS AND SHOES. j The finest stock ever shown under one roof in Foxton and at lowest possible prices.