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Manawatu Standard, Volume 9163, Issue 9163, 12 March 1910, Page 1

THIS EVENING—OPERA HOUSE THIS EVENING—OPERA HOUSE Last Few Nights of Present Great Programme. HAYWARD'S POPULAR PICTURES HAYWARD'S POPULAR PICTURES Presenting: The Scales of Justice. Ear of Corn. Highwayman. Mining in the Mountains. A Conquest. Lady's Companion. Wonderful Coat. Alpine Echo. And many other brilliant Cinematograph Gems. Usual prices and Concessions. CRICKET" AUSTRALIA v. MANAWATU. SPORTS GROUND, Palmerston N. WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, March 16th and 17th, Commencing at 2.30 p.m. "Wednesday. Admission: Gates Is ; Stands Is ; or Season Tickets with gates and stand privileges, 2s 6d. Children half-price. O. H. CLELAND, Hon. Secretary.

OROUA BRIDGE SPORTS ASSOCIATION. ON THURSDAY, March 17th, the up train from Foxton to Palmerston, at 9 a.m., the down train, Palmerston to Foxton, at 12 noon, the up train from Foxton to Palmerston at 3.10 p.m., the down train, Palmerston to Foxton, at 5.35 p.m., will stop at Pylie's Crossing, opposite Racecourse, to pick up and set down passengers attending Sports. W. PARLANE, Secretary, 0.8.5.A. HOROWHENUA ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION. SPORTS ST. PATRICK'S DAY, March 17th. O IN PRIZES.—Foot Races, dw Cycle Races, Motor Races, Pony Races, Pony Trots. GREAT VARIETY OF EVENTS. Particulars from J. PHILLIPS, Secretary, Levin. GRAND NATIONAL CONCERT. ZEALANDIA HALL, SPECIALLY ENGAGED OUTSIDE ARTISTS. Look Out for Programme. ST. PATRICK'S DAY. Prices—3s and 2s. DANCE (After Concert). Tickets 2s. SPECIAL CONCESSION. — All holders of concert tickets may obtain dance tickets at reduced price of Is.

Municipal opera house, Palmerston North. Direction J. and N. TAIT. Commencing TUESDAY, MARCH 22nd, 1910. TUESDAY, MARCH 22nd, 1910. SECOND AUSTRALASIAN TOUR. "Back to the Land Rich in Wonderful Memories." TAKING THE ENTIRE COUNTRY SIDE BY STORM. A SUCCESSION OF SENSATIONAL TRIUMPHS. Return of the Famous Royal BESSES 0' TH' BARN BAND. BESSES 0' TH' BARN BAND. BESSES 0' TH' BARN BAND. BESSES 0' TH' BARN BAND. Finest in the World. J THE BESSES' recent South African Tour has proved one long series of Successful Triumphs, and the Band— which has been augmented since ite last visit—now numbers 33 instruments, all soloists of distinction, and is conceded to be MORE POWERFUL THAN EVER. THE BESSES will submit a wide and varied series of musical programmes during the season; programmes that are sure to prove most popular with their audiences. They range from Meyerbeer and Mendelssohn to the weird music of Wagner and the brilliance of Tchailcowsky.

Full particulars respecting prices, opening of plans, and booking by post in later ifisrio. Manager G. HOMAN BARNES. Touring Manager A. W. BATISTE. HAWKE'S BAY AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL SOCIETY. AUTUMN SHOW. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 6th, 1910. JjINTRIES will close as under:— MARCH 19th. Field Exhibits. MARCH 23rd. GENERAL ENTRIES. Entry forms and all particulars may be obtained either from the Secretary, Manawatu and W.C. A. and P. Association, or from the Secretary. CHARLES DOUGLAS, Secretary, Napier. EMPIRE HALL, Palmerston N— TO LET for socials, concerts, dances, lectures, and other amusements. New, convenient, and up-to-date. Centrally situated, well lighted, well ventilated; an admirable place for entertainments of every description. Full particulars from W. Devine, Empire Hotel.