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Patea Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 143, 29 November 1895, Page 3

J. GRAHAM, SiI.BDZ.EZI & HARNESSMAXER, EG MONT STREET, PATE A. ISHES to inform his Patrons and VV the public generally that he has opened up a SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF SADDLERY and HARNESS of all Descriptions, which he has imported direct from England. Having successfully conducted business here for many years, JAMES GRAHAM is well acquainted with the trade of the district, and consequently his importations will be found thoroughly smmhle to the requirements of both town and country. J.ft. has made arrangements for Manufacturing Draught Coll a. us on the premise?, bo that any one requiring a special make or pattern can bo supplied. J.G. has no hesitation in stating that liis Stock of Harness Mounts IS NOT TO BE EQUALLED IN THE DISTRICT. Bo s’ and Girls’ Saddles, Side and Hack Saddles of Superior make always on hand. J.G/s Stock Saddles cannot be Excelled in the Colony. Inspection Invited. Pateo Athletic Sports Association ANNUAL~MEETING To be held on the Pa tea Domain ca THURSDAY, 2Gth DECEMBER. President—Rev 0. C. Harper; VicePi esidents—Messrs G. V. Peirce and E. McKenna; Judges—Running : Messrs GK Y. Pearce and J. K. Mitchell; Jumping: Messrs A, Pearce and A. Sergeant. Starter— Mr 0, Hawken. Timekeeper—Mr T. E, Hacnerton. Treasurer—Mr -Nairn. Handicapper—Mr Kivolh Committee—Messrs J. B. Atkina, W. Boyle, J. Holtham, J, K. Mifci chell, Newton, Pearce, J, Paterson, W. Powdrell and A. Sergeant, with all office* bearers.

Sports start at 11.30 a.m. Programme, 1 Maiden Race, 150 y d; Ist prize 30s; 2nd 10a; post entry 2s. 2 Flat Race (handicap) for boys under 14 years of ago; Ist prize 10s ; 2nd 5s ; 3rd 2s 6d ; entry Is; 100 yds, 3 Patea Handicap (Ist event) 100 yds ; Ist prize 60s ; 2nd 20s ; 3rd 10s ; nom la; accep 2a. 4 Half-Mile (handicap), Ist prize 80s; 2nd 30s; 3rd 10s; nom 2s ; accep 2s. 5 Hurdle Race, 120 yds, handicap, ten jumps; let prize 40a; 2nd 15s; nom Is; accep Is. G Putting the Shot (handicap), Ist prize 20s; 2nd si; entrance Is. 7 Juvenile Handicap (for youths under IByrs of same boundaries as District, Ist frize 20s ; 2nd 7s 6d ; 3rd 2s 6J ; nom, 1 , accep Is. 8 Patea Handicap (2nd event), 220 yds,, Ist prize 60s; 2nd 20s; 3rd 10s; nom, Is; accep 2s. 0 Hop, Step and Jump (handicap) ; Ist prize 20s; 2nd 5s ; nom la ; sccep Is. 10 District Handicap (boundaries : Mana* wapou and Whenuakura rivers); 220 yds ; Ist prize 355; 2nd 10s; nom la; accep Is. 11 Mile Race (handicap); Ist prize 80s; 2nd 30s; 3rd 10s ; nom 2s; accep 2s. 12 Hurdle Race (handicap), 220yda; ten jumps; Ist prize 60s; 2nd 20a; 3rd 10s ; nom Is; accep 2s. 1.3 Running High Jump (handicap), Ist prize 30s; 2nd 10s: nom Is; accep Is. 14 Patea Handicap (3rd event), 440 yds; Ist prize 60s; 2nd 20s; 3rd 10s; nom 2s : accep 2s. 15 Maori Race (handicap), 150 yds; pos entry free: Ist prize 15s; 2nd ss. 16 Vaulting with Pole (handicap); Ist prize 30s; 2nd 10s; nom Is; accep Is, 17 Forced Handicap, 150 yds, Ist prize, 20s; 2nd 10.9; entrance —winners2s 6d, losers Is. Any competitor not properly attired may be excluded from taking part in the sports. A Handsome Trophy, presented by the President and Vice-Presidents, and valued at about £6 6s, will be given to the scorer of the most points in the Patea Handicap, points to count 3, 2, aud 1. A Handsome Trophy, presentedjjby Mr W. T. Larsen, to be won twice before it becomes the absolute property of the winner, is given "with first prize in the District Race, The Rules and conditions of Com* petition of the Caledonian Society of Wanganui have been adopted by the Association. Nominators are required to forward performances for a time anterior to the two years hitherto required where a cessation of performances has occurred during the two years immediately preceding the nomination. Nominations for all handicaps, with the exception of Nos. 6 and 15, close at 8 p.m. on FRIDAY, 6th December, 181)5, to be accompanied by fees, without which none will be accepted. Acceptances for Nos. 3, 8 and 14, close at NOON on day of Sports. Handicaps to be declared on the 14th December in the Patea County Press, except for events Nos. 6 and 15, T. F KIELY, Hon. Sec. Epps’s GRATEFUL COMFORTING Cocoa,