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CALEDONIAN GATHERING. NEW YEAR'S DAY, 1866. Under the immediate and distinguished patronage of His Excellency Sib Geo Gret, X.C.8., » and His Honor Mb. Justice Johnston. OFFICE BEARERS. President — His Honor 1. E. Feathers ton, Esq. Vice-President— The ifon. John Johnston, Esq., M.L.C. Hon. Treasurer— Alfred A. Barnett, Esq. fTIHE Committee of Management have the JL pleasure to announce that the Caledonian Gathering will take place on New Year's Day, 1866, in the large paddock in Ghuztiee street, Te Aro Flat, adjoining the private residence of J. Martin, Esq. (that gentleman having courteously placed the paddock at the disposal of the Committee). PROGRAMME OF GAMES. 1. Pibroch 2. Reel of Tulloch 3. Foot Race, 200 yards 4. Putting Heavy Stone 5. Tossing the Caber 6. Boys (untier 12) Foot Race,2oo yards 7. T i .rowing Heavy Hammer 8. Running High Leap 9. Vaulting with Pole 10. Highland Fling 1 1. Throwing Light Hammer 12. Quoiting 13. Running Hop, Step, and Jump 14. Irish Jig 1 5. Running in Sacks 16. Old Women's Race, 100 yards 17. Sword Dance 18. Walking Match, 4 miles 19. Singlestick 20. Foils 21. One Mile Foot Race 22. Hornpipe, open to all comers 23. Putting Light Stone 24. Standing High Leap 25. Wrestling 26. Tilting AN EFFICIENT BAND WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. Refreshments provided on the ground. Games to cotnmeUe at II a.m. Admission, Is ; Children half-price. JOHN CURTIS, Hon. Sec. 29th December.

NEW YEAR'S DA*. CALEDONIAN GAMES. TMTESSRS. O'MEARA & MONAGHAN ARE ERECTING A SPACIOUS BOOTH ON THE GROUND ALLOTTED FOR THE SPORTS ON NEW YEAR'S DAY, WHEBE REFRESHMENTS OF FIRST QUALITY WILL BE PROVIDED ON THE MOST MODERATE TERMS. BRANDIES WINES ALES ' GENEVA LEMONADE GINGER BEER fee. &c . &c.

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Evening Post, Issue 278, 29 December 1865, Page 3

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284

Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 Evening Post, Issue 278, 29 December 1865, Page 3

Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 Evening Post, Issue 278, 29 December 1865, Page 3

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