HOLIDAY CARNIVAL.

Manawatu Herald, Volume XLIV, Issue 2381, 19 January 1922, Page 3

HOLIDAY CARNIVAL.

FOXTON R.C. ANNUAL RACE - MEETING. % ' SNATURDAY AND MONDAY. AN IDEAL PICNIC RACE MEETING. The above meeting is very appropriately styled “the picnic meetting of this coast," and the beautii ful ’ ■ surroundings and natural grandstand on the side, of the straight on the run home enables both outside and lawn patrons to view the racing without any undue craning of the. neck or jostling of your nearest neighbour. Not only does the ground lend itself to a splendid view of the racing, but the - cool shade of the trees affords a delightful camping ground where car parties can enjoy their own luncheon, .and to make their luncheon more' pleasant the Club has made arrangements to supply hot water at a moderate price. If you fail to bring your lunch, Messrs Langley Bros, are on the course to provide you with an appetising luncheon that will take some beating, whilst ,-host Evans, of the New Royal Hotel, Palmerston N., has the best ales and wines at his command to

quench one’s thirst. Ample space is provided by the Club for the parking of cars on the outside enclosure.' . With its usual consideration for the enjoyment of its large gathering, the Club'has engaged the services of the Marton Municipal Band, which will be in attendance in full contest strength, its members including several of the best solo ' players in the Dominion. The Band is out to give the public the benefit of its recent strenuous training for the band contest in Wellington in February next, and the programme to be discoursed is an excellent one, and consists of the following items: —Contest march, “The Challenge”; selection, “Dawn of Spring”; tone poem, “The Strolling Minstrel”; contest selection, “Giralda”; valse Lente, “Hawaiian Lullaby”; contest selection, “Madame * Butterfly”; marcli, “Bold and- True”; fantasia, “Maid of Orleans”; march, “Captivator”; slide, “Hot Trombone”; -fantasia,' “Carnival of Flowers”; march, “The Merry Monarch”; fantasia, “The Bohemians”; selection, “Lurline”; march, “Vedette”; and valse. The Band recently purchased in England a full set of Boosey’s silver instruments, and; these will be in use on both days. The chief officials of the day are:' —Judge, Mr. J. Cameron; starter, Mr A. Keith; handicapper, Mr J. E. Hejhrys, whilst the secretarial dutiCswiill be carried out by Mr L. R. Freeman and a competent staff. The totalisator will be under the control of-Messrs Marryat and Pox, of Napier, which is a sufficient guarantee that investors will reee- - ive every attention.

Special train .services have been by the Railway Department, and the Sandon-Foxton tram- ' has also a special to and from so that patrons will have opportunity for travelling at .excursion fares. Racing commences at 11.30 a.m. with the Poroutawhao Hack Hurdles, for which twelve horses have accepted. Opiate is sure to be the public’s first selection, and with Temaire and Pariform should claim the judge’s attention. Fibre is re•ported to be galloping in good style, and may win a race at the meeting. The Himatangi Hack Handicap has a field of thirteen, with Veloeiform top-weight with 9st. Correspondent has winning form to recommend it, whilst Ania, Deucalion and J. J. double —Lord Usk and In the Pink —will receive con- ' siderable support. There ai’e sev-. eral horses making their debut with breeding to recommend them. On fd«m, Correspondent, Deucalion and InXhe Pink, may prove the placed horses. Eight have accepted in the Foxton Cup, in which Ngata is asked to concede Admiral Codrington six pounds. On recent' performances, Ngata will have his work cut out to beat the son of Gazeley. Kilrush is low enough in the weights to give • it a winning chance, whilst Simon (which won a double at Foxton last year) is partial to the course, and looks well. Detroit’s connections are very sanguine as to its chances, and the son of Frisco is very consistent. Moutoa Ivanova can gallop when she takes it into herJjead to do so, and on her own track may gallop up to her track form. The distance may be too far for Barley- -• corn, which is a good sprinter. American Beauty is in good form, and s t£ s proved herself a stayer. To sjpn it up in three, Ngata, Admiral Codrington and Simon may be the best of the field. Twenty have accepted in the

Maiden Race, and Demoness, Flying Nell, Jonquil, Lady Pat, Submerge and Roset may claim the atwiS. tention of investors. • r . With eight acceptors, the Awa- | hou Hack Welter should provide one If of the best betting races in the hack *vL division. Warrawee, La Paloma, | f'i. Muraahi and March On are a quartette that will command a lot of attention, and the judge may probably hoist these horses’ numbers after the post has been passed. The Anniversary Handicap has an acceptance of seven, but it is probable that Mr J. J. Corry will start & only one of his horses —Barleycorn •£' or Tommy Hot. Waimatao has its Marton form to recommend it as a ?'i; probable winner in this event, and i - the strongest, opposition may come &&.■ from Bonny Briar and Tommy Rot. fg. '■ .The Marotiri Hack Handicap has 0% iJi|[ieteen acceptors, but as several I of ‘the horses have dual engagei jnents, the finish may be fought out

between Petunia, Good Mark and Gallia.

The Herrington Welter Handicap is the concluding event of the day, and an exciting tussle should be witnessed between Probate, Ruatara and Honey Bee.

SUNDAY CONCERTS BY THE MARTON BAND.

In order to give the Foxton residents and visitors an opportunity to spend a. pleasant Sunday, the Marton Band has arranged an openair concert at the Manawatu Heads on Sunday afternoon, when a special programme of band selections and solos by the bandsmen will form a big attraction. In the evening, in the Foxton Town Hall, starting at 8.15 p.m., the Band will render a number of : selections and instrumental solos, and they will also be assisted by Mr Humphrey Sherriff, of Marton, who was so successful at the recent competitions in Wanganui in his tenor selections, „ and has improved wonderfully since his last appearance in Foxton twelve months ago. Miss. ..Gamman, of Marton, as an elocutionist, has earned many laurels in competitions during the last twelve months at Wellington, Wanganui, New Plymouth and Napier, and her selections are a treat to listen to. Foxton's favourite contralto singer, Mrs L. Freeman, will also assist, so that the public can rely on enjoying a first- class programme. No charge will be made at the door, but a collection will be taken up in order to augment the contest funds of the Band. It is hoped that the Hall will be packed on Sunday evening, and the artists receive a. hearty welcome.