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Ashburton Guardian, Volume V, Issue 1471, 23 February 1885, Page 3

Amusements. CHORAL SOCIETY. The QUARTERLY MEETING for the election of members and general business will be held in St. Stephen’s Schoolroom, THIS EVENING, at 8 o’clock. The usual practice will be held after the meeting. I E. J. PAUL, 2 271 Hon. Secretary. Excursion Day Gala QPORTS GROUND, EAST BELT. THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 26. COSTUME CRICKET MATCH. Borough Council v. H.M.S Pinafore, ROSELLE BROTHERS

IN THEiR | CELEBRATED NIAGARA LEAP. BABY~SHOW. Class I. —Fattest Baby under 18 months (weight for age) Class 2.—Best Twins under 18 months Class 3.—Best Dressed Baby under 18 months Class 4 Prettiest Baby under 18 months Class s.—Best all round Baby under G months Class 6—Best all round Baby under 12 months Class 7- —Best Baby in the Show Entrance free Babies to be in lent net later th n2p. m. Show to open at 230 p.m. N.B.—Particulars of prizes in our next issue.

HIGHLAND DANCING. 1— Highland Fling 2 Seauntreus 3 t'eel 4 Gillie Callum (sword dance) N.B The prizes will consist of Balmoral and Tam o’Shanter Bonnets and Bronze and Heather Hose. SPORTS. Value of prizes. First. Second, 1 Race ... ... £1 1 2 1 mile Bicycle Race 3 3 3 j mile (hep)FJatßace 1 10 4 Egg and Spoon Race 0 10 5 Single Women’s Race (given by Mr F. Clark) ... workbox 6. —5-mile Bicyle Race Mayor's £0 10 1 1 0 15 0 5 0 10 6 Cup 1 10 1 1 0 10 7 Obstacle Race 8— Tug of-war, open to bodies taking part in procession ... 22 9 open to all comers... ... 30 Entry to Bicycle Races, 2s 6d ; tsTug-of-war (No. 9), Is per man ; to other races, Is. £ Tug-of-war teams ■to conaijf of not more than ten men. jf Entries for Bicycle Faces cljse on Monday at Bp.m. Post entries Jor all other events. i Competitors not allowed Jb wear spiked shoes. i

All protests must be Judged with the Secretary within half an h|bur after event, and Committee’s decisionito be final. Dancing on the green a(fintervals during the day, Jf Grounds open at 12,3(f Sports to begin at Ip.m. | Admission, la. Children free, JOHN A. CAYGILL, J, MACLM DUNJS, 2 269 lion Secretaries.

______ ,-4_ - ~ - g. 5 Jttum i high jump for boys under 18 6 Grand iNiuionq.l Steeplechase, over ton fl gilts of hurdles ; owners up 7 50 yards for boys under 14 8— Standing high jump for boys under 16 9 ipld men’s race, 100 yards, over 50 years, 10— Bach for married women, 50 yards 11— Putting the stone 12 — Thf bun and treacle racket 13— fjleasy pole and duck hunt, accompanied by the tidal waves, who will leap over several cataracts into the boiling flood 14 — Costume swimming 15— yards swimming match In heats. 1— Quoits, asahrtad weights 2 Bagpipe Munich | 3 —SO yards for ] A. iO I utuna i.ir men\ I

The Duck Hunt and Fearful Leap will take place at 4 o’clock. Two Brass Bands engaged. DANCING ON THE GREEN. 2 273 rjiowN Dale, ashburton. Leagee and Manager Mr B. Faust, For Two Nights Only. SATURDAY AND MONDAY, Feb. 28:h and March 2nd, 1885.

THE WONDERFUL FAUST FAMILY assisted by MISS HELEN GORDON, (the Australian prima donna), will give two grand entertainments, introducing new feats and specialities, white marble statuary with lime light effects, musical clowns by Ted, Robert and Eugene. Astounding acrobatic feats by the whole of the famed Faust Family. Grand risley flights, introducing single, double and treble somersaults by Ted, Eugene and Victor. Splendid selections on common wood by the Brothers Faust. Comic horizontal bar performance by the Heathen Chinese. Silvertoned hand bells by the Faust Family. Grand pantomimic sketch entitled “ The Terrible Infants,” or “The Troubles of a Schoolmaster and Mistress.” The whole making a splendid performance never before witnessed. AdmissionDress circle, 3s ; stalls, 2s ; pit, 1; children half price. Doors open at 7.30. Commence at 8. Agent in advance, 2 235 F. KLINGENFIELD.

Tlios. Bullock. mo FARMERS.—Second-hand Drays I lor Sale. ! T. BULLOCK TO LET—Commodious House in Peter street, lately in the occupation of Mr Woods. Apply to T. BULLOCK TO LEE—Those commodious premises in East Street, lately in the occupation of Messis Jones^nd^Bradsha^ TO LET —Cottage on Graham’s Road, Tinwald, lately in the occupation of Mr C. Bain. Also, House in Waianui Road, Ashburton, lately in the occupation of Mr R. Macleam. Apply to T. BULLOCK.

Traction engine, together with Theeahing Plant, for Sale. Low price and liberal terma of payment. For particulars _ Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE on Liberal Terms or To L e t—lß6 acres, fenced, situated near the Dromore Railwaj Station, lately in the occupation of W. Dalgetty. For psrUcuto apply to BULLOOK