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So «b to give ovety person mi opportunity of being in a position to havo ut comfortable pair of boots and shoes to wear during the holiday Benson, H. PETERSON, of tho Excelsior Boot Depot, has determined to cut down the prices at such a low figure as to enable one and all to sharo alike. Customors are reminded that these reduced prices are solely on CASH purchases.— him MASTERTON ROAD DISTRICT. RESULT of Poll takonon tlio 16th Xt inst. on the proposal to borrow the sum of £IOO for the purpose of forming a branch road to join tho Opaki to Rangitumau road. Mo. VOTES EXERCISABLE ... 2 Wo. FOR PROPOSAL ... ... 2 No. AGAINST PROPOSAL ... nil All the votes exercisable having been given in favor of tho proposal, 1 hereby declare the same ta be duly carried, W-'H. BEETHAM, Chairman Road Board Office, Masterton, Dec. 20,1887. 2780 ANNIVERSARY DAY, MONDAY, 23rd JANUARY, 1888. • lln aid of the funds for clearing off the debt on the Church Parsonage,'.'. Will be held in the PASTORAL SOCIETY'S GROUNDS ' CARTERTON Under the management of a large and influential committee of Ladies and Gentlemen. Committee for Athliiic Spouts : Messrs W, Downward, A. McKenzie, J. A. Dudson, A. J. Armstrong, A. Booth, H. 6. Snodgrass, A. Mercer, and F.W. Sued. Jtmoß.-Mr A, McKenzie STARTER.-MrA. Booth Handicafpbrs.—Messrs, Downard, Mercer, and Armstrong. Timbkkbkir.—Mr A. J. yrmstrong, PROGRAMME Of SPORTS - Anniversary Handicap Three events, ~ 100,22 i), and 410 yards; to be decided by points, First prize £4, second £2, third £l. : Nomination 3s 6d, acceptance Is, 1. Maiden Race-220yds ; open to all those who have not won an advertised race. First £l, second 10s, Entrance 2s. * — 2. Anniversary Handicap-(lst event) 100 yards 3. Boys Bace-Under 14. Prize 10s. 4. Girls Race-under 15, First 5s second 2s Od 5. Friendly Societies Race-(In regalia) 220 yards. First £llos, second 10s. Nomination U 6(1, acceptance Is 6. Ore Mile Handicap-First ;S2, second 10s. Nomination Is 6d, acceptance Is. 7. Running High Jump-First )os, second ss. Entrance Is 8. Anniversary Handicap -(second event) 220 yards 9. Tug of War-Eight men aside, from the different sawmills. Volunteers, &c, Prize LI. Kntrance 6d per man 10. Walking Match-Ooe Mile, First L2, second 10s. Nomination ls-6J, acceptance Is 11. Hop, Step and Jump-First LI, Becond 7s 6d. Entrance 2s 12. Old Men'sßace—Over 50 years, 150 yards. First 10s, second 10s, Entrance Is 13. Handicap Hurdle Raco-440 yards, . over 8 flights of hurdles. First LI 10s, second 10s. Nomination Is 6d, acceptance Is 14. Sack Race-150 yards. First 15b, second os. Entrance Is - U 15. Anniversary Handicap-Third event 110 yards. 10. Obstacle Bace-Flrst LI, second 10s. Eutrauce Is. Nominations for Anniversary Handicap, Friendly. Societies Race, Walking Match, ' Hurdle Race, and Mile Handicap, accompanied by fees and previous performances, to be in the hands of the Secretary, at Mr A McKenzie's Bhop, not later than SATURDAY, 14th January, 1888. Handicaps will be declared on TUESDAY, 17th January, and published in local paper. Acceptances will close on FRIDAY, 20th January. RULES AND CONDITIONS. 1. Nominator to state all place performances for past two years. 2. Tho Anniversary Handicap to bo decided by points, viz i First' place to count five points, second place three points, and third placo two poinis, 3. In all tacas and competitions, three to start or no second prize will bo given, and in the event of special prizes being given, they will take the place of second money, 4, All protests, if any, must be lodged with the secretary in writing, not later than 15 minutes after the olosu of tho race or competition, 5. In the event of any competitor making a hlse start,-he shall be placed one yard behind his previous mark for cub; false start he makes. 6, The decision of Committee in all cases shall be final. 7. InTShe eyent' of a walkover in any of the competitions,. one half of the stake will be awarded, 8, The committee shall have power to postpone the sports to any date they may, think fit, in the event of wet -.weather, or any other unforseen circumstances. F. V. R. SEED, Hon. Sec, Snorts Comiaittce.

11l addition to the nbovo there will be a large variety of popular games, including: Aunt Sally, Aunt Judy, Quoits, Swings, Greasy Pole 4c, A brass band will be in attendant and play /or dancing. Refreshments will bo procurable on the wound, at a stall presided over by some of the lsdies of thc.cbmmittce. Admission Is. Children' 6d. There will bean entertainment in thn Lycoum , Hall in the evening. Further particulars -will yt given later.' >_ C. EDWARD HALLORAN, Hon. Secretary. 2780, . PICNIC. ON THE GEOUNLS OF MR S, BACON, EKETAHUNA, .. ON BOXING DAI. 'GOOD PROGRAMME has been • arranged, cons'sting of— JACK IN THE GREEN. MAY POLE DANCE. TIGHT ROPE WALKING. DANCING ON THE GREEN. RACES, &c.,&0. Come One, Come All, 1 LOAN ASSOCIATION OF WAIMEAPA Main stiieet Greytown. Incorporate under the Building Societies Act, 187 li. Directors: Messrs W.'C. Cuff (chairman), ''W Caselberg, J. Fuller, W. Booth. W. jf&keet, and C, Pharazyn, • TheAnuual Income exceeds £7,000, Capital on Loan £18,000; Profits already allotted £4,248; Reserve fund £BO4. The purposes for which the Association is established arc twofold, In the first place it offers an excellent method of investment to those who wish jto accumulate their capital or savings at the highest rate consistent with perfect security, aud by allowing small or large ' umßlo.be invested by periodical payments, ouforms to the circumstances of all classes. Ir '.the second place, to those who require loans upon properties they already possess, or who 'inay meet with opportunities of acquiring properties advantageously, it prescnts,themeans of obtaining advances upon favorable'terms, The Association receives fixed deposits at rates to be agreed upon, Subscriptions on investment snares, 5s per month; ultimate value of Bhared £SO. Applications for shares to be addressed A liberal commission allowed on investment shares issued through them.''TOice Hours-Monday, Wednesday, and Friday, from 2to 4 p,m, Pay Day-The first Saturday in each month, between the hours of 2 and 4, aud 7 and 0 p.m, ■_ AfIENIS , Masterton —Means Jas, Brown k Co, Car tcrton-MzF H, Wood, Featherston-Mr'J D. Cox, -' Eketahuna-Mr F, Jngerhorn i>flK»%-MP,Hchen, ' ft TOT.

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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2779, 20 December 1887, Page 3

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Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2779, 20 December 1887, Page 3

Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2779, 20 December 1887, Page 3

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