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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 6, Issue 1739, 18 July 1884, Page 1

MELBOURNE INVESTMENT COY'S CUP CONSOLATION 1884, ON THE MELBOUENE CUP, (To bo tun ia November,) , CAPITAL—£IO,OOO in 10,000 Full Shares of £1 each, or 20,000 Half Shares of 10s each. Each Full Share has TWO SEPARATE chances, and can win £5,000. The Distribution is as follows :- First Horse £6,000 Second Horse 2,000 Third Horse .. .. ;. .. 1,000 Starters Divided .. .. .. 1,250 Non Starters Divided .. .. 750 Total £IO,OOO The above Company commenced operations a lew years hack, and, since its establishment, has given universal satisfaction iu the manner its business has been eondncted, It was formed for the purpose of investing on the various events that take place on the Flemington Course. Gentlemen artisans and others resident, both in Victoria and tho adjoining Colonies, are invited to become shareholders., Many parsons who, f ;'om various reasons are unable- to attend and invest for themselves, would much like to have the opportunity to safely invest a few pounds; for this reason tho above company was first inaugurated, the promoters of which, while thanking the public for their support up to the present, invite them to invest in this consolation, when they are sure that their (tho promoters's efforts will be duly appreciated, InESrniirs AitE £1 each, but should, a would be shareholder eaie to invest a smaller sum. he can do bo by obtaining a halt-share for 10s. Pcsons taking up 14 foll shares will be accorded the privilege of attending, or appointing a deputy to attend, at tho drawing. Idbmhaimsmbution of funds will take place THE DAY FOLLOWING THE MEETING, Result slips will be posted to shareholders and published in this paper. Early applicafor shares is necessary. Application for shares must be made to tho Manager of the Melbonrno Investment Company, Jas. Jacobaeu, G.P.0., Melbourne, Victoria, enclosing the amount in notes, cheques, bank drafts or P.O, orders (made payable to Jas. Jaoobsen), includiug a directed envelope and two twopenny stamps (of any colony) for registration. The particular notice of the public is directed to the fact that only 1\ per centum is deducted for working expenses, commission, etc., the whole of tho £IO,OOO, less this amount, going to subscribers. Ail scrip will be allotted as application is made, and will be forwarded per return mail. JAMES H, JACOBSEN, Manager. 1450 PRIZES 14GO PRIZES SYDNEY JOCKEY TURF CLUB'S Melbourne Cup Consolation. 10 BE RUN ON FLEMINGTON HA\IE COURSE, MELBOURNE. IN NOVEMBER, 1884. DISTRIBUTION AS FOLLOWS:First Horsi £BOOO Second Hot 5b 4000 Third HotH 20H0 Other Starters (divided) 1500 Non-Start'.us (divided) ... ... 1500 1 Cash Prize 2000 2 Cash Pi to, £IOOO each 2000 6 Cach Prises, £SOO each 3000 10 Ctßh Prizes, £2OO each 2000 30 Cas.li Piizeß, £IOO each 3000 60 Cash Pi izes, £6O each 2500 200 Cash Prizes, £25 each 5000 200 Cash Prizes, £2O each 4000 300 Cash Prizes, £ls tach 4500 500 Cash Prizes, £lO each 50u0 Grand Total ~, £50,000: THE SYDNEY JOCKEY TURF CLUB. : Be? to inform tho Sporting Public of flat) South Wales and the adjoining Colonies Ihat they have made arrangements for holding a £50,000 CONSULTATION on the forthcoming Melbourne Cup of 1881, when about 1450 Prizes will bo awarded to the fortunate holders of the Winning numbers. The Highest Prize being £BOOO,. and the lowest £ 10, less 15 per cent, for expenses. .Drawing will take plate under the Com-. m/fe of Management, about fourclear days before the day cf the race. Result slif s are forwarded to all Subscribers. Any Subscriber can be present at the Drawing, either by person or by proxtj, on making applicav tion to the Secretary in writing. About 150 Horses Nominated Add two stamps for reply and result, JAMES WALLACE, Secretary, 8.J.T.C., 209 Oxford Street, Sydney. ■ N.B.- Pkase make known to your friends ■STEW ZEALAND railways. PARCEL RATES TO THE WAIMRAPA. Not exceeding 71b 141b 281b 561b 112 Wellington to— s, d, s, d. s.d, s. d. s. d. Featherston 0 9 13 19 2 0 2 6 Greytown 09 1319 20 26 Carterton 10 13 2 0 2 3 2 9 Masterton 10 13 2 0 2 3 2 9 To ensure despatch, parcels must be at the Station at least THIRTY minutes before advertised time of doparture of train. Luggage and Parcels may be left in charge of the Railway Department on payment of fees ranging from twopence to sixpence, J 579