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Manawatu Standard, Volume XI, Issue 1574, 5 December 1885, Page 3

Centra] Ready Money Muui-stivct, t'iilmci'stuii North. Having just received a larjjo consignment of Groceries, Earthenware, Ironmongery. &c. Tlic same are now selling- at l)m h>)\uw'w<i [•rices for cash : — Hoxcs Tea, from HU. I. c. Sugar. r,c,ii,s,ir,sr;d. Crystalizcd, iOlh.s. 12.s (id. China Cups and Saucers, W & G, O.s per doz. do do, Band and Line, 5s <5d pei" doz. All othur (loodrt at equally Low Prices. The Cheapest Shop m .Town for SSootS and .*ihoe«. Also, just received, a crate of ttTuut i*ots, to be sold Very Cheap. E. THACKEB, PKOPIiIETOK. Club Motel, Palmer ston North. . CHRISTMAS AND. NEW YEAR HAMPER. HAMPERS -* Of Assorted Winos a«d Spirits of ojio dozen of the best brand, can he obtained at Wholesale Prices, from tins date until New Yeai'S Day. ARTHUR BTDDELL. is 4 4 FRIEM)LY~ SOCIETIES' FETE N«w Years Pay, 1888Startors — Messrs Weight and Richardson ; Judges —Messrs Shortt and West ; Stewards — Messrs Woocirooffc, Hosking, and Milier; Handicappers— Messrs Wood, Sheerin, and Dungan, THE PALMERSTON Foresters, Oddfellow?, Druids, Hibernians, and Shepherds, Will hold their Grand Annual Fete (Weather permitting) As nhove, on the grounds kidly lent for the purpose by Jtr James J.inton, adjoining Terrace End Railway Station. The Societies will form m procession at the FORESTERS' HALL, at 10 a.m., and m:irch to the grounds m Regalia, Preceded by trie Town Band. Sp o r ts : Tj£wvii Tennis, Arcliery, Quoit*, S kittles, Aunt fcafily, Savings. Programme : 1. Maiden Race — 150-yds (open). Entrance 2s Gd, Ist Prize, oils, second. His. 2. Rack for UoYs— loo-yds, under 14 years. Entrance Is. Ist Prize. 13s, second, 7s fid. 3. Pkif.ndly Societies Handicap— 44o, 300,220, and 100 yds. Nomination, 3s, Acceptance, 7s. Ist Prize, £5 5s and Silver Uup, value AH) 10s ; 50s ; 3rd, 20s. 4. Race for Younc Ladies— loo yds, under 15 years. (Special Prize ) 5. Handicap Race — 100 yds, (open). Nomination, Is, Acceptance, 2s ; tst Prize, 30s ; 2nd, 20s 6. Running ITinn Jump— (open). EntranceSs Gd, Ist Prize, 30s; 2nd, 15s. 7. Half Mile Handicap Race— (open). Nomination, Is; Acceptance, 2s ; Ist Prize, 40s ; 2nd 20s* 8. Obstaclk HACK— SOOyds. Entrance, 3s ; Ist Prize, 10s ; 2nd, 20s. 9. SoCletiks' Handicap— Booyds (2nd event.) 10 Go-\s-YoU-PlkasK Rack— 2o-minutes (open). Entrance, 2s Gd. Ist Prize, £3 ; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £1 11. Baby Show (Special Prize). 12. Handicap HukdlK Race— 3ooyds, over 3ft Cm. hurdles. Nomination, 2s ; Acceptance, 2s ; Ist Prize, 40s ; 2nd, 20s. 13 Walking Haxdicaii — Two Mile. Nomination, 2s ; Acceptance, ss ; Ist Prize, 100s : and 40s. 14. All-Fours Race — 75 yds, Entrance, Is ,lst Prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s, 15. Societies Handicap— 22o yds, (3rd event). 16. Sack Race— so yds, for boys under 1G years ; Entrance Is ; Ist Prize, 15s ; 2nd, ss. 17. TnnKK-LK<:cF.D Hlhdle Race— lso yds, over *' »ft hurdles! Entrance, 2s ; Ist Prize, 30 ; 2nd, 18. SOCIETIKS Handicap— loo yds, (4th event.) 19. E«u and Basket Race— so yds. Entrance 2s ; Ist Prize, 30s ; 2nd, 15s. 20. Little Gikl.s' Race— (Special Prize.) 21. Catching the BeLlaun— Entrance Is ; Ist Prize, 20s ; 2nd, ss. Rules &c. ! 1. Four competitors or no third Prize, three or no second, and three or no first; and m the event of only two competitors starting for any prize, only 2nd prize will be given to the winner. 2. All competitors when nominating for any of the Handicaps, to give performances and Handicaps received during last 12 months, and the number of competitors. Any intending competitor failing to comply with this Rule will be disfiualified, and his nomination money forfeited. 3. In case of a dispute, v sum of money equal to the entrance fee oithe race on which the dispute arose, to be lodged with the Secretary within ten minutes after the race: tlie fee to be forfeited should the protest prove frivolous. 4. All disputes to be decided by the Stewards, whose decision shall be final. ft. In each event, competitors to compete m athletic costume. 6. The Friendly Societies' Cup must be won by the same person two years m succession, or three years at intervals, beiore bocomming his absolute 7. In each event of the Friendly Societies' Handicap, the points to be calculated ns follows : — Ist shall count fl points ; 2nd, 3 points ; 3rd, 1 point. 8. The Friendly Societies' Handicap is for members of the local lodges of Foresters, Oddfellows, Hibernians, and Druids, who were bona fide members of such Lodges previous to Ist October, ISBS, and who are financial at the date of running. All competitors to run m their respective Lodge ReNominations for Handicaps Nos. 3, 6, 7,12, and 18, close on December 12, at 0 p.m. : and ffnal Acceptances on SATURDAY, December 2Uth, at 9 p.m. All others close on the Ground, handicaps will be published m the local papers on December 19th. The Band will be m attendance throughout the day. A Dancing Platform will be provided. Merry-go-Round Swing Boats. Glorious Pun for Everybody. Refreshments on the Grounds. , Admission to Grounds, Is. Children under 14 hall-price ; m arms, (roe. All Trains stop at the Gates. A Promenade Ball and Concert will take place m the evening, dancing to W" 1 ™"" 1 . 8 .^ 1 ' Secretar TO THE Farmers, Graziers. & Gardeners 01' WANGANUI & SUKKOUKDIXG DISTRICTS. For §ale BONE MEAL AND BONE DUST Made from Green Hones; only a very limited quiintity. As the season for sowing Turnips is now on, this is a splendid opportunity for growers. Good Coal of all sorts. Also Bata, Manuka, and Ta-wa, m lon^ langths or cut up, to suit customers. CHAFF FOB SAIiK. E. WEIGHT, Coal, vVood, and Bone Crushing YaiJ, NIXON-STREET, WANGANTJI.