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Poverty Bay Standard, Volume I, Issue 294, 25 November 1884, Page 3

Notices, Function hotelT, FRASERTOWN, WAIROA, H.B. rpHIS Well-known and Favorite hostelry JL is situated at the junction of the Wairoa-Gisborne and Waikaremoana roads, and has recently undergone a thorough renovation and extensive improvements. The undersigned having become proprietor, patronisers can depend upon receiving every attention, combined with the comforts and luxuries of a private residence. THE~B AK Department is supplied with liquors of the choicest brands to suit the most fastidious epicure. THE CUISINE Being under the direct management of the Hostess, will ensure a well provided table replete with all delicacies of the season, at all times. WELL-GRASSED PADDOCKS and Stable Accommodation to meet the requirements of Travellers and Stockdrivers,

EXTENSIVE BATHS both Hot and Cold are provided, combined with every requirement in making —the— JUNCTION HOTEL Second to none in the Colony. CHAS. THATCHER, Proprietor. 812 NOTICE. THE SUBSCRIBER is prepared to act as Valuator, buy and sell land, negotiate between Maoris and Pakehas. knows something about the former and their language, interprets between parties, holds a certificate authorising him to translate deeds, keeps a list of properties for sale, wants more to put on that list. EDWIN WOON, Land Agent. OmcE: Opposite Post Office. N.B.—E. W. Can travel speedily if necessary, prepared to accompany strangers visiting the Bay wanting country, and shew them the ground. 755 HOSPITAL FETE, To be held at MAKARAKA, —ON—MONDAY, DECEMBER Ist, 1884. Presidents : His Worship the Mayor and the Chairman of the Cook County Council. Judges : Messrs. J. Booth and W. F. Crawford. Starter : C. D. Pitt. Handicapper : G. Primrose. Referee : C. W. Ferris. Treasurer : E. K. Brown. Secretary : H. McKay. General Committee: Captain G. J. Winter, Dr. Pollen, Messrs. W. Adair, J. W. Nolan, G, Matthewson, S. Stevenson, A. Graham, T. Chrisp, H. Cannon, W. O. Skeet, T. Faram, E. Cameron, F. T. Morgan, W. H. Harris, W. L. Rees, 8. M. Wilson, T. Morgan, J. Berry, J. Adeane, and W. Akroyd.

PROGRAMME: 1. Maiden Race, 200 yards.—Entrance, 2s 6d. Ist prize, value £2 2s, presented by Captain Porter; 2nd, Hat presented by G. R. Moore. 2. Bovs (under 16) Handicap, 150 yards. Entrance, Is. Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd, 10s. 3. St. Andrew’s Handicap. Entrance, 7s 6d. For thia there will be three events, scores to count 5 to Ist, 3 to 2nd, and 2 to 3rd. Ist prize, £5; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, £1 Is. The winner of each event to receive a prize. Ist Event, 120 yards. Prize, a dressed lamb presented by E. Cameron. 4. Hop, Step, and Jump. Entrance, 2s 6d. Ist prize,—; 2nd prize, 5. Boys (under 12) Handicap. Entrance, Is (to be received on the ground). Ist prize, £1; 2nd, goose, presented by H. Cannon. 6. St. Andrew’s Handicap, 2nd event. 250 yards. Prize, saddle cloth, value 15s, presented by W. Morgan. 7. High Jump, for Boys under 17. Entrance, Is. Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, ss. 8. Egg and Ladle Race, 120 yards. Entrance, 2s 6d. Ist prize,—; 2nd— LUNCH. 9. Handicap Walking Match, one mile. Entrance, 2s. 6d. Ist prize, 8 day striking clock, value £3, presented by Good Bros.; 2nd, dressed lamb, presented by Thelwall and Co. ; 3rd, new bridle presented by S. Stevenson. 10. Obstacle Race, 440 yds. Entrance, 2s. 6d. Ist prize, —; 2nd, —, 11. Steeplecpase in Sacks, 50 yds. Entrance Is. Ist prize, 10s; 2nd, goose, presented by W. Bailey. 12. Girl’s Race (under 16), 120 yds. Entrance, Is. Ist prize, ham, presented by W. Adair; 2nd, riding whip, presented by I. C. Taylor. 18. St. Andrew’s Handicap, 3rd event, 440 yds. Prize, pair of trousers to measure, presented by R. Johnston and Co. 14. Tilting at the Ring, Ladies only. Entrance 2s. 6d. Ist prize, value, £4; 2nd prize, value £l. Presented by “ Scottie.” 15. Boys’ (under 17) Handicap Hurdle Race, 150 yds; 5 flights, 2ft. 9in. high. Entrance, Is. Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd, fat lamb, presented by Smith Bros. 16. Mile Handicap. Entrance, 2s. 6d. Ist prize, cup, value £2 2s, presented by M. G. Nasmith, and six cabinet photos, in colors of winner, presented by C. P. Browne. 17. Menagerie Race. Entrance, 2s. Ist prize, —; 2nd, 18. Handicap Hurdle Race, 250 yds, over 6 flights, 3ft Sin high. Entrance, 2s. 6d. Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, 30s. 19. Blindfold Rack, 50 yds. Entrance, 2s. Ist prize, pair of boots to measure, presented by Hannah and Co. ; 2nd, satchel, presented by Mr. Hall. 20. Forced Handicap, for all winners of Events numbered 1,3, 6,9, 13, 16, and 18. Entrance, 2s. 6d. Ist prize, £2, 2nd, £l. Special Handicap Race, for boys under 16, born in Poverty Bay. Ist prize £l, presented by Captain Tucker ; 2nd, pair of leggings presented by H. Lewis. CONDITIONS. All entries for the Handicaps and Maiden Race are required to be directed to the secretary, and delivered at the Masonic Hotel before 8 p.m. on Monday, November 24th. Entrance money to be enclosed with each nomination, and description of colors to be worn by the competitors (boys excepted) must also be forwarded. The decision of the Judges and Referee to be final in every instance. In all cases there are to be three competitors or no event. The first race to start at 11.30 a.m. sharp, and the other events at intervals of a quarter of an hour, to be announced on the ground. The Committee reserve to themselves the right of altering and amending the Programme. It is intended that all the prizes shall be presented to the winners in the evening at McFarlane’s Hall, on which occasion there will be held a Musical Entertainment in aid of the Hospital Funds. Admission to Grounds: Adults, Is; children under 12, 6d; horse and rider, 2s 6d ; horse and trap, 2s. One shilling charged for every additional carriage horse. Drivers of licensed passenger vehicles free. HY. McKAY, 789 Secretary.