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Manawatu Times, Volume X, Issue 1367, 9 December 1884, Page 1

TJnited i New Year's Day, 1885. THE Palmerston Oddfellows, Foresters, Druids, G-ood Templars, Rechabites, and Shepherds, will hold their GRAND ANNUAL FETE (weather permitting as above, on the grounds kindly lent for the purpose by Mr James Lihton, adjoiuing Terrace End Railway Station. The Societies will form m procession at the Forest rs' Hall at 10 a^m., and march bo the ground m regalia, | preceded by the Band. Handicappers — Messrs o wper, Collinson aud Daubnay. • Starters — Messrs Henderson and Salmon Judge — Mr Short : stewards — Messrs Jolly, Brazier, and fanvoll . Treasure —Mr J. Poad PROGRAMME. Footeaoe, 100 yds, open Handicap— lst prize 40s ; 2nd 20s ; Nomination 2s ; Acceptance Is. 2 Footrace I«oj ds, for Boys under 14, Ist prize 17s 6d ; 2nd 7s 6d ; entrance Is 3 Societies' Handicap, 4 events, 440, 300, I 220, and 100 yards — Ist prize £10 10s and Silver Cup, value £10 10s ; 2nd £6 6s ; 3rd £3 3s ; nomination 10b, acceptance 10s Ut event, 440 yds 4 Young Ladies' Rach, 100 yds handicap, . special prizes, silver brooch and : earrings, presented by Mr H. W, Haybitlle 5 Seeciai Kace, lUOyds, for Salvation ' Army Boys under 14 — special prizes 6 Running Hicjh Jitmp. handicap — Ist prize 80s, 2nd 15s ; entrance 2s 7lHAii^-Miiiß Rao?,. Hundicap. open — ls.t prize '6os, 2n<'( 25s ;3n 1 5s j nomv- . nation 3s, ace pta cc 2s 8 Obstaolb Bace, 150 yds, open — Ist prise . ' • 40-i. 2nd 208 ; entrance 3s 9 2nd *vent Societies' handicap 300 yds lOßabt .^how— lst priz.e, Cup value £2 : \ ;m, pre.-ented by Messrs McDowell : Bros and A. R. Hjslop and Co. 11 Hurdle I^ace, i2oyda handicap open — istpriz.j 60s, 2nd 25* ; nomination 2s 6d, acceptance Is 12 One Mile Walking Handicap, open , ' —Ist prize 90*, 2nd 80s ; 3rd 20s ; nomination 4s, acceptance 3s 18 Little Giels' Rack, under 9— special prizes 14 Bicycle Race, 1 mile, open — lit prize 60s, 2nd 80s ; 3rd 10s j entrance 3s 15 Special Race for Salvation Lasses under 16, handicap — special prizes 16 3rd event, Societies' Handicap, 220 y d• 17 gg & Basket Race, 50yds — Ist prize '. 40c-, 2nd'2os j entrance 3s 8 Maeeied Women's Ra.ce, 76yds special .... prizes _._.—=— - r -r^--.- -~_^ 19 Vattlthtg with Pole, handicap— lst prize 30s, 2nd 15s ; entrance 2s 20 Sack Race, 75yd»- Ist priza 40s, 2nd 20s ; entrance 3s 21 4th event, Societies' Handicap 100 yds BULKS Four competitors or no third prize, three or no second, and three or no first. In the ; event of only two competitors starting for any prize only second money will be given to ; the winner, iAll competitors when nominating for any of'the Haniiicaps to give'peiformances and Handicaps received during last 12 months and number of competitors competing, "Any competitor failing to do th ( is his nomination frill be declared void and nomination money forfeited. In case of a dispute a sum of money equal to the entrance fee of the race to be deposited with the Secretary within ten minutes a ter the race, the fee to be forfeited should the protest prove frivolous. All disputes to be decided by the Stewards, who decision shall be final. All special prizes to be presented m th* Foresters' Hall at 9 p.m. during the Promenade Concert and Ball which is to be he'd m the evening for the benefit of the F.S.S. The Society's Handicap is for members of the local lodges of Foresters, Oddfellows, Kechabites, and Druids who have been bona fide member* pf «u;h lodges previous to Oct lgt, 1884 and are financial at the date cf Tanning, All competitors to inn m regalia. In each event competitors to compete m full athletic oof tume. Kominationsfor Handicaps Kos.l, 3. 7, 11 and 12, will cl aeon December Bth. Handicaps to be pub ished m the Timhs on Saturday 13th and final acceptances en Saturday the 27th. . All events close 15 minutes before time of starting. The Friendly Societies Cup must be won by, the same person twice m succession or three times at intervals before becoming hit absolute property. In each event of the Friendly boci ties Handicap the points for the Cnp shall be calculated as follows : — Ist 6 points ; 2nd 3 points j 3rd 1 point The" competitor obtaining the greatest number of points shall be declared the winner of the Cup. A promenade Ball and Concert will be held m the Forester ' Hall m the evening, dancing to commence at 8 p.m. The special prizes will be presented during the evening. Admission to Sports Is ; Children under 14 half-price ; m aims free, All trains stop at the gates. F. MOWLBM. Secretary, A. PETERSON, THE SQUARE, aROCEB IRONFDONeiR,, -rTTOOL Bales, Sewing Twine, Sheep VV Shears, &c., &c,, for sale at lowest prices. AgeLt for Singer's Fewing Machines for sale on cash or deferred payments, at 3s 6d per week. Band and treadle machines m stock. Agent for Palmerston Tannery and, FeV<» mongeiy Company. Wool, Sheepskins, Calfkins, Pigskins, Hides &c. bought for the ompany at highest prices for cash. | UI H A5 D Q OK B IUOW AND BRASaFOUNrSSB, Engineer*, Boilermakers, and Ship Builders. , Mr B. Williams having reiired from the fi m, we take this opportunity of thanking our numerous customers for past favors, and tru.ifc for a continuance ff the Same. We have greatly increased our plant, and are now prepared to give great despatch to ordei a, combined with reasonable, oharget, TB ABO FOUNDRY, Wellington.