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Wairarapa Standard, Volume XVIII, Issue 1676, 20 February 1885, Page 3

FEATHERSTON TOWN LICENSING I DISTRICT. NOTICE. AT an election of five members for the Featherston Town Licensing District held on the 17th February, 1885° at the Town Board Office, Featherston, the following are the numbers polled by each candidate Bunny, Henry, 26 Cuudy, William, 25 Donald, James, 22 Gilpin, William, 7 Reynolds, George, 26 Toogood, William, 21 Yiles, Josiah, 3 I hereby declare Messrs Bunny, Reynolds, Oundy, Donald, and Toogood dnly elected a Licensing Committee for the above district, to hold office for one year, and I appoint the Courthouse at Feathergton as the place, and SATURDAY, the 21st day of February, at 10 a.m., as the time for holding the first meeting of the said Committee. 0. W. KEYS, Returning Officer, Featherston, Feb. 17, 1885.

MONSTER SALE FOR SIX WEEKS ONLY. j. d. cox, WALLACE STREET, FEATHERSTON, Eas great pleasure in informing the public of Featherston and surrounding district, (hat he intends holding a cash clearing sae, on which a discount of 2s in the pound vill be allowed on all cash purchases. J. D. COX ~ Fiuda it necessary to hold this ade in consequence of having to make rooxr for winter consignments. ~J. D. COX, Wishes particularly to draw attention to his splendid stock of Ladies’ and Gent’s iJoseiry which has been selected under his jersonal supervision. Prices will challenge competition in consequence of his dealing with direct importers of goods in Wellington and therefore cm sell lower than any other house in the Wairarapa.

J. D. COX, Having had 12 years, experience in th> trade, is thoroughly conversant in baying to the best advantage, and that eombinei with making his business at a minimum of expense, enables him to give the public achance to supply their wants at a low rate, lemember Saturday next, February 20, Disount of 2s in the Pound. J. D. COX, GENERAL STOREKEEPER WALLACE STREET FBATHERSTON 121 fS, i AMALGAMATED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES’ SPOETS. TO BE HELD IN THE RISING SUN PADDOCK. GREYTOWN, ST. PATRICK’S DAY, TUESDAY, MARCH 17. 1886. PROGRAMME. No. Event. Ent. 1. Maiden race, 220 yds.. 2/6 2. Running high jump ~ 2/6 3. Ist Event, St Patrick’s Handicap, 140 yds .. 4. Hop, step and jump .. 2/6 5. Obstacle race,22oyd.. 2/6 6. Walking handicap, 1m 4/ 7. Friendly Societies’ race 220 yds ~ .. 2/6 8. Vaulting with polo ~ 2/6 9. 2nd Event, St Patrick’s Handicap, 220 yds .. 10. Standing high jump .. 2/6 11. Hurdle race, 220 yds ho 2/6 12. Throwing hammer .. 2/6 13. Wrestling match, Cumberland style ~ 2/6 14. One mile handicap .. 4/ 15. All fours’ race, 100 yds 2/6 16. 3rd Event-, St Patrick’s Handicap, half mile 5/ 17. Maori race handicap, 440 yds .. .. 2/6 IS. Consolation race, 220 yd 2/6 Boys’ Races at intervals. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Entries to be made to the Secretary, ci the ground, races (Nos. 7 & 17 excepted) ope; to all.

Two competitors to start, or no prize ; three to start, or no second prize ; four or no third prize. The decision of the Committee, or whoever they may appoint, shall, in all cases of dispute, be final ; and all appeals shall be made within a quarter of an hour after the event. St Patrick’s Handicap will be run in 3 events and count by points—s first ; 3 second • 2 third. First Prize, 100s ; 2nd, -10s; 3rd' 20s. Entrance fee for three events, 6s. In the event of the weather proving unfavorable, the Committee shall have it in their power to postpone the Sports from day to day. Admission Is; children under 12, half price. A GRAND PROCESSION Of Friendly Societies, in full Regalia, will start from Foresters’ Hall, a 10 a.m. beaded by a Brass Baud, which will play on the ground. Sports will commence at 11 O'Clook Sharp. AMALGAMATED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES’ Soiree, To be held in the Town Hall, St Fatriok’i Day, March 17. Tickets (including refreshments)— Double 7s 6d; single 6s, extra lady 2s 6d. Dancing to commence at 8.80 p.m, Admission to gallery Is. W. F. MORGAN, 5S Secretary. FOR SALE, A ROSEWOOD PIANO by Brinsmead . and Son, nearly new. Apply to J. D. OAKLY. 104,6 Commission Agent, Featbsrston.