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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXV, Issue 1075, 13 March 1913, Page 3

MANAWATU & WEST COAST CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. pENTH Annual Gathering and ts. P. Assoch mesh ..-.’s Grcv~~ Pal--••th. on. .... YTER MONDAY, MARCH 24. /117 EVENTS Tt I EVENTS TCI First event at 11 a.m. The running events include the GRAND Caledonian Handicap, of £2l (three distances, 100yds., 220yds.. 440yds): also points prize, a valuable silver cup, which has to be won twice in succession, or three times at intervals; 150yds. maiden; 150yds. forced handicap; half-mile handicap ; boys’ races and girls’ races; amateur events of 100yds., 220yds,, andßßoyds. Cycling Events: Halfmile, £6; one mile, £6; and two miles, Manawatu Handicap, of £B. Pipe Music and Dancing for adults and juveniles. Wrestling: Cumberland style, Catch-as Catch-can, Graeco-Roman style; Prizes, Ist £3, 2nd £1 in each event. A special points prize of £ls for the Wrestling Competitions. Field Events: Throwing the Hammer, Tossing the Caber, and Putting the Shot. Prizes : Ist £2, 2nd £l. Nominations for running and cycling events close with the secretary on MARCH 10th. Acceptances close on the ground. Valuable medals and silver cups for points prizes in various events. Programmes and full information can be procured from the secretary, Mr W. McKenzie, Box 186, Palmerston North. PUBLIC NOTICE. TO The Electors of the Borough of Foxton. Ladies & Gentlemen,— Owing to bereavement, I shall be compelled to leave the district, and therefore take this opportunity of announcing that I will not be a candidate for your suffrages at the forthcoming 5 Municipal Election. JAMES G. GRAHAM. FRUIT FROM “HASTINGS” ORCHARD. APPLES (baking or cooking) 6s per 481 b case (approximately) half case half price, Peaches 3s per 241 b case, Tomatoes 4s per 241 b case, Quinces 5s per 481 b case. 6d freight extra. Cash with order. Established 8 years. J. W. WALKER, “Hastings” Orchard. Hastings. TO FLAXMILLERS. I I I r t I 8 i 1 C THE undersigned, having an 1 ample supply of first-class c flax, wants a managing partner to v forthwith erect and run a flax mill, q Applicants furnishing first-class S testimonials, and prepared to put d £2OO or £3OO into the business, can a arrange to meet the undersigned, c by writing, addressed to the Cafe -de t Paris, Palmerston N., from the Bth s inst. f THOMAS HALLETT. 1 MANIFESTO OF THE PRO- i GRESSIVE PARTY. > TO THE ELECTORS OF THE BOROUGH OF FOXTON. We, the undersigned, respectfully offer ourselves as candidates for your suffrages at the forthcoming election of Councillors to the Borough. Although representatives of the industrial workers of the community, we shall unitedly strive for die common weal, and will endeavour to initiate a new and progressive policy in accordance with the best interests of the Borough. Should we be elected as Borough Administrators, we shall, during our term of office, give our most consistent support to the policy of our Party, which shall be as follows (1) The raising of a £25,000 loan at a rate of interest not higher than 5 per cent. (2) A healthful and permanent water supply, with a complete and effective drainage system. (3) A systematical campaign in cooperation with other Bodies for the purpose of bringing the local wharf under the control of the Foxton Harbour Board. (4) Giving our best favour and support to the proposed Tramway extension from Sandon and the linking up from Levin to Marton or Greatford. (5) Proper care and attention to the streets and footpaths, the periodical tarring of Main Street and the erection of sanitary conveniences, water trough and tap at some suitable site therein. (6) The establishment (if empowered by statutory law) of Municipal coal yards. (7) Proper supervision of the Municipal Gas Works, better lighting for the streets, with an extension of the system, and added facilities I ] n a S' b for household use. (8) Reduction of Municipal picture prices, introducing better films, and other minor improvements. ' (9) Rigid inspection of the Borough > accounts, with an effort to curtail unproductive expenditure. Hoping you will consider our policy worthy of your fullest support, we have the honour to be, Ladies and Gentlemen, Your most faithful servants, H. W. RICHMOND. THOS. HENDERSON. JOHN HANNAH. ERNEST DUNN. WALTER E. WALKER. Manifesto of the Progressive Party. WT"ANTED. —Two or three liaxf T cutters for Moutoa swamp. Price, 6s per ton. Apply to J. Desmond. LADIES’ Tan Derby Shoes, to be cleared at 11/9, worth 15/6, Children’s Shoes from 1/6 per pair, at Retter Bros’. Don’t miss this chance. SALE commences to-day. FOR SALE Early Rose and Gold Coin potatoes by the bag, I2s per cwt, delivered in Foxton. C. M. Sorensen. Hiraatangi. RETTER BROS, are clearing all ; kinds of Ladies’, and Child- p ren’s Boots and Shoes at a saving of : from 10 to 25 per cent., lasting only , a few days. SALE commences i to-day. ,1