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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 198, 18 July 1884, Page 1

MELBOURNE INVESTMENT COYS.' Cop Consultation, 1884, ON THE Melbourne Cup, (To be run m November.) CAPITAL— £10,000, m 10,000 Full Shares of £l each, ov 20,000 Half Shares of 10/- each. Each Full Share has TWO SEPARATJ2 chances, and can win £5,000. The Distribution is as follows :— [ First Horse ... £5,000 Second Horse . ... ... 2,000 Third Horse ... ...• . ... 1,000 Starters Divided 1,250 Non Starters Divided ... 750 Total £10,000 rMHE above Company commenced 1 operations a few years back, and, siuce its establishment, has given universal satisfaction m the manner its business has been conducted. It was formed for the purpose of invest ing on the various events that take place on the Flemington Course. Gentlemen, artisans, v and others resident, both m Victoria and the adjoining Colonies, aie invited to become shareholders. Many persons who, from Various reasons are unable to attend and invest for themselves, would much like to have the opportunity to safely invest a few pounds ; for I his reason the above company was first inaugurated, the promoters of which, while thanking the public for their support up to the present, invite them to invest m this consultation, when they are sore that their (the promoters'), efforts will be duly appreciated. Tue Shakes are £1 each, but should a would-be shareholder care to invest a smaller sum, he can do so by obtaining a half-share for lOs. Persons taking np 15 pull shares will be accorded the privilege of "attending, or appointing a deputy to attend, at Ihe drawiDg. The FINAL DISTRIBUTION OF THB FUNDS will take place the day following THE MEETING. RESULT SLIPS Will be posted to shareholders and published m this paper. Early application for shares is necessary. Application for shares nfnsfc be made to the Manager of the Melbourne Investment Company, Jas. Jacobsen, G.P.0., Melbourne, Victoria, enclosing amount m notes, cheques, bank drafts or P.O. orders (made payable to Jas. Jacob*en), including a directed envelope and two twopenny stamps any colony) for registration. The particular notice of the public is directed to the fact that only 2| per centum is deducted foil working expenses, commission, etc., the whole of the £10,000, lesa this amount, going to subscribers. All scrip will be alloted as application is made, and will be forwarded per return .maul. JAMES H. JACOBSEN, Manager. £2000. £2000. £2000. The Little Beauty NOVELTY . COMPANY ON THE MELBOURNE CUP, To be Run at Melbourne about the 9th November. Will Close on the sth. 4000 Members, at 10/- Each, First horse ... ... ...£250 Second horse ... ...* ... 150 Third horso ... ... ... 100 Starters divided 150 Non-starters divided ... ... 250 £900 CASH AWARDS. 2at £100 ... ... . ... £200 2 at £50 100 10. at £20 ... 200 20 at £10 ... ... ... 200 25 at .£6 ... 150 i 50 at £5 ... 250 I . £1100 Each Ticket has seven separate chances. Race and Cash Awards will bo drawn separately. Post Office Orders to be made payable to Opera Puff. Applicants will please oncloae two 2d stamps, for reply and result. Make cross cheques payable to No. or Bearer, Is for exchange on country cheques. Registered letters or telegrams will not be accepted. All addresses to be plainly written. If stamps aro sent Is extra m the £1. All cheques to be marked correct by Bank. Address— OPEßA PCJFF, care F. Mehcer, Box 116, Post Office, Wellington. Photographic BToiice. F. E. HUFF HAS now opened his New Photographic Rooms, m the Avenue, a few doois above bis old premises. "Work of all Descriptions is now undertaken. The Public are cordially invited to inspect the work and premises at any time.