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Manawatu Herald, 20 May 1893, Page 3

Stock and Produce Column FARMERS EXCHANGE. FOR SALE. | Sulky Filly 1 Trap Mare I Ladies' Hack ' ■■ ' Apply to J.W. WATSON, Ranger. " KEEP UP YOUR PECKER." FOB SALE. pAPE BARLEY— in small lots \j - capital for poultry. Apply sharp to Tram Guard, or to E. G. COX, Commission AgeDt, Saudon. Foxton Athletic Sports. To be held oh the Racecourse ON dUEEN'S BIRTHDAY, 24th May, 1893. President— J. G. Wilson, Esq., M.H.R Vice-President— Walter G. Robinson, Esq Judge— E. S. Thynne, Esq. Starters— Messrs H. Bradcock and F. Keen. Haxdicappers— The Committee. Committee— Messrs S. Trask, H. Border, W S. Stewart, W. B. Rhodes, B. Spelman, W. Gerbes, P. Duclson and T. P. Williams. PROGRAMME. 1. Maiden Race, 150 yds (for those who have never won an advertised race). Ist prize, 80s; 2nd prize, 10s. Entrance 2s 6d. To start at 10.45 a.m. 2. Boys' Race (under 12), 100 yds. Ist prize, 10s; 2nd prize, ss. Entrance, Cd. To start at 11 a.m. 8. FOXTON HANDICAP, of £18 (three events, 100 yds, 220 yds, 440 yds.) Winner of each event £1. Ist prize, £6; 2nd prize, £8; 3rd prize, £1. To be decided by points. Nomination, ss ; acceptance, ss. First event 100 yds. To start at 11.20 a.m. 4. Mile Running Handicap. Ist prize, £3; 2nd, £1. Nomination, 2s Gd ; acceptance, 2s 6d. To start at 11.40 a.m. 5. Hurdle Handicap, 220 yds. Ist prize, £2; 2nd prize, £1. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, Is. To start at 12 noon. 6. Girl's Skipping Contest (under 14 years). Ist prize, ss ; 2nd prize, 2s 6d. To start at 12.15 p.m. 7. FOXTON HANDICAP (second event 220 yds). To start at 12.30 p.m. 8. One Mile Walk Handicap. Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd prize, £1. Nomination, 2s 6d ; acceptance, 2s 6d. To start at 12.45 p.m. 9. Hop, Step and Jump. Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s. Post entrance, 2s. To start at 1 p.m. 10. Amateur Race. Prize, trophy presented by Mr Montague. To start at 1.30 p.m. 11. 100 yds Handicap. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd prize, 15s. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, Is. To start at 1.45 p.m. 12. Obstacle Race. Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, 10s. Post entrance, Is. To start at 2 p.m. 13. Gibls' Race, 100 yds. Prize, trophy presented by Mr W. Gerbes. To start at 2.20 p.m. 14. Half Mile Running Handicap. Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd prize, 10s. Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, Is. To start at 2.45 p.m. 15. FOXTON HANDICAP (third event 440 yds). To start . at , 8.10 p.m. 16. Boys' .Race (under 16 years), • 100 yds. Ist prize, 10s; 2nd - prize, 2s 6d. Post entrance, 6d. To start at 8.80 p.m. 17. Greasy Pig (real Captain Cook) Presented by Mr R. Cawston. *' Entrance, 6d. To start at 4 p.m. 18. Consolation Handicap^ - For all beaten men. Ist prize, £1 10s ; 2nd prize, 10s. . Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, nil. To start at 4.15 p.m. Nominations for all handicaps olose with the Secretary by 8 p.m. on MONDAY, Bth May. All other events Post Entries. A|l nominations to be accompanied with Cash. Competitors to send performances for past two years and .colours. Handicaps will be declared on THURSDAY, 10th May. In case of any Protest being lodged, the Committee's decision to be final. Acceptances close on SATURDAY, 20th May. T. REDMOND, Secretary. MANAWATU HOTEL STABLES. HAYING leased the above Stables, I hope by strict attention to them, to gain a share of the Public patronage. ' . i Horses thoroughly and quietly broken to saddle. W. G. IRASK, , Proprietor, j