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Manawatu Standard, Volume IV, Issue 201, 22 July 1884, Page 1

MELBOURNE INVESTMENT COYS.' Cap Consultation, 188-1:, ON THE Melbourne Cup, 1 (To be run m November.) CAPITAL— £IO,OOO, m 10,000 Fall Shares of £1 each, or 20,000 Half Shares of 10/- each. Each Full Share has TWO SEPARATE 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 nnHE above Company commenced 1 operations a few years back, and, since 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, and others resident, feoth m Victoria and the adjoin; ing Colonies, aie invited to become shareholders. Many persons who, from various reasons are nnable to attend and invest for themselves, would much like to have the opportunity to safely invest a few pounds ; for tins l'eason the above company was first inaugurated, the promoters of which, while thanking the public tor their support tip to the pi'esent, invite them to invest m this consultation, when they are sure 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 10s. Persons taking up 15 full shares "will be accorded the privilege of attending, or appointing a deputy to attend, at ihe drawing. The FINAL DISTRIBUTION OF THR 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 must be made to the Manager of the Melbourne Investment Com-: pany, Jas. G.P.0., Melbourne, Victoiia, enclosing amount m notes, cheques, bank 'drafts or P.O. orders (made payable to Jas. Jacobsen), including a directed envelope and two twopenny stamps iof any colony) for registration. The particuMar notice of the public is directed to the fact that only 2£ per centum is deducted for working expenses, commission, etc., the whole of the £10,000, less this amount, going to subscribers. All scrip will be alloced as application is made, and will be forwarded per return mail. JAMES H. JACOJBSEN, Manager. £2000. £2000. £2000. The Little Beauty NOVELTY COMPANY ON THE MELBOURNE CUP, To be Run ai Melbourne about the 9th November. Will Close on the sth. 4000 Members, at 10/- Each. First horse" ...£250 Second horse 150 Third horse ... 100 Starters divided ... ... 150 Non-starters divided 250 £900 CASH AWARDS. 2 at £100 £200 2 at £50 100 10 at £20 ... ... • ... 200 20 at £10 ... 200 25 at Jg6 ... 150 50 at £5 ... 250 £1100 Each Ticket has seven separate chances. Race and Ca.sh Awards will bo drawn separately. Poßt Office Orders to be made payable to Opera Puff. Applicants will please enclose two 2d wtamps, for reply and result. Make cross cheques payable to No. or Bearer, Is for exchange on country cheques. Registered letters or telegram« will not be accepted. All addresses to be plainly written. Ii stamps are sent la extra m the £1. All cheques to be marked correct by Bank. Address— OPEßA PCJFF, care F. Mek6er, Box 116, Post Office, Wellington. Photographic Notice. F. R. HUFF HAS now opened his New Photographic Rooms, m the Avenue, a few doois above his old premises. Work of all Descriptions is now undertaken. The Public are cordially invited to inspect thef work and premises at any lime,