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Wairarapa Standard, Volume XVIII, Issue 1678, 25 February 1885, Page 3

GREYTOWN BOROUGH COUNCIL. •TENDERS are invited and will be i received up to noon on SATURDAY the 28th inst., for the purchase of the buildings known as the EMIGRANT COTTAGES. For particulars apply to the Town Clerk. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By Order WAIRARAPA WEST COUNTY COUNCIL. OTICE is hereby given that the Council of the County of Wairarapa West, in exercise of the powers vested in it by the provisions of The Public Works Act, 1876, Amendment Aot, 1878, (section 29), intends to make he foil owing special order : “ That Messrs Udy and Gallon of Matarawa, sawmillers, be authorised to construct and work a tramway along and across a certain road in Subdivision No. 6 of the TaratahiOarterton Road District, known as Moffat’s Line.” A plan or tracing of the said proposed tramway has been deposited, and may be inspected at the Council Chambers, Carterton, and any objection against the passing of such special order must be made in willing, and left at the Council Chambers aforesaid, on or before FRIDAY, the 13th day of March, 1886. Carterton, 18th February, 1885. A. L. WEBSTER, 120 Town Clerk. H. H. WOLIERS, County Clerk.

MONSTER SALE FOR SIX WEEKS ONLY. j. d. cox, WALLACE STBEET, FEATHEEBTON, Has great pleasure in informing the public of Fcatherston and surrounding district, that he intends holding a cash clearing sale, on which a discount of 2s in the pound will be allowed on all cash purchases. jTTr~coxr~ Finds it necessary to hold this sale in consequence of having to make room for winter consignments. J7D.COX Wishes particularly to draw attention to his splendid stock of Ladies' and Gent's Hoseiry which has been selected under his personal supervision. J. D. COX’S~~ Prices will challenge competition in consequence of his deadng with direct importers of goods in Wellington and therefore can sell lower than any other house in the Wairarapa. J. D. COX, Having had 12 years, experience in the trade, is thoroughly conversant in buying to the best advantage, and that combined witn making his business at a minimum of expense, enables him to give the public a chance to supply their wants at a low rate. Bememher Heturday next, February 20. Discount of 2s in the Pound.

J. D. COX, GENERAL STOREKEEPER WALLACE STBEBT FEATHEKSTON 131

crAMALGAMATED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES’ SPOUTS. TO BE HELD IN THE RISING SUN PADDOCK. GREYTOWN, ON ST. PATRICK’S DAY, TUESDAY, MARCH 17. 1885. PROGRAMME. No. Event, Ent. Ist 1. Maiden race, 220 yds.. 2/6 30/ 2. Running high jump .. 2/6 20 3. Ist Event, St Patrick’s Handicap, 440 yds ~ 4. Hop, step and jump ~ 2/6 20/ 5. Obstacle race,22oyd.. 2/6 40/ 6. Walking handicap, 1m 4/ 60/ 7. Friendly Societies' race 220 yds .. .. 2/6 20/ 8. Vaulting with pole .. 2/6 20/ 0. 2nd Event, St Patrick’s Handicap, 220 yds .. 10. Standing high jump .. 2/6 20/ 11. Hurdle race, 220 yds ho 2/6 40/ 12. Throwing hammer .. 2/6 20/ 13. Wrestling match, Cumberland style .. 2/6 30/ 14. One mile handicap .. 4/ 60/ 15. All fours’ race, 100 yds 2/6 20/ 16. 3rd Event, St Patrick’s Handicap, half mile 5/ 100/ 17. Maori race handicap, 440 yds .. ..2/6 30/ IS. Consolation race, 220 yd 2/6 30/ Boys’ Races at intervals. 2nd 3rd 10/ - 10/ - 10/ - 20/ 20 1 10 1 - 10/ - 10/ - 20/ 10/ - 10/ - 20/ 7/640/ 20/ 7/6 10/ - RULES AND REGULATIONS. Entries to he to the Secretary, on the ground, races (Nos. 7 A 17 excepted) open 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 ihey 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 8 events and count by points—s first ;3 second ; 2 third. First Prize, 100s ; 2nd, 40s; 3rd, 20s. Entrance fee for three events, ss. 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 Eegalia, will start from Foresters’ Hall, a 10 a.m. headed by a Brass Band, 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 Patrick’s Day, March 17. Tickets (including refreshments)— Double 7s 6d ; single os, extra lady 2s 6d. Dancing to commence at S.BO p.ru. Admission to gallery la. W. P MORGAN, 5? Secretary.