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Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1513, 21 December 1878, Page 3

Suddkn Death. —A charitable Christian of the only true Church, took the following telegram to the Telegraph office yesterday :—" I announce with grief, the death of our olerioal brother Artimus. He has left all for the good of our Church, profits of bazaar, bag, &c." Signed, One of the Simple. The clerk, having counted the words, said "There are two words too many, sir." "All right; cut out 'with grief.'"— [Advt.J 3411 MvntiwmmU. A. 0. F. A. 0. F. ANCIENT ORDER OP FORESTER3' ANNUAL FETE, Will take place on BOXING-DIY, DEC. 26th, 1878, In the Grounds of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association, Colombo street south. " MONG the numerous ATTRACTIONS of !_ the day tliere will be the CELEBRATED BARNUM'S EXHIBITION, Under the able management of Bro. H. W. Newman. A First-class CHRISTY MINSTREL ENTERTAINMENT, Unicyclc Circus, Aunt Sally, Maypole Dance, Punch and Judy Show, Merry-go-rounds, Dancing, and other attractions too numerous to particularise. Handicapper and Starter—Bro. S. P. Andrews. Judge—John Ollivier, Esq. PROGRAMME: 1. Boys' race, 150 yards, under 14 years of age. Ist prize, .£1 ; 2nd, 7s 6d; entrance, Is. 2. Three-leaded race, open to boys under 15. Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd, 10s; entrance, Is. Competitors to find their own straps. 3. 440 yards fiat race, open to all comers. Ist prize, value £2 2s; 2nd, 20s; entrance, 2s 6d. 4. Vaulting, open to all comers. Ist prize, ,£1 105; 2nd, 10s ; entrance, Is." 5. Drill competition, open to companies of boys attending any public school, in companies of 21. Ist prize. .£5 ss; 2nd. £2 2s ; entrance free. Three companies to compete, or no second prize will be given. 6. 250 yards handicap flat race, open to P.C.R.'s only, handicap for age. Ist prize, a P.C.R.'s certificate, handsomely framed, presented by P.D.C.R. Bro. Willcox. 7. 100 yards race, open to all comers. Ist prize, £1 10s; 2nd, 10-< Gd; entrance, Is. 8. Archery match, open to all comers. Ist prize, Bro. W. H. Wynn Williams' cup, value £3 3s; 2nd trophy value .£1 lis Gd; 3rd, 10s Gd ; entrance, 2s Gd. D. One mile handicap flat race, open to Foresters only, to be run in regalia, private clothes. Ist prize, cup valuo £2 2s. presented by Bro. H. Thomson ; 2nd, 10s Gd ; entrance, 2s Gd. 10. Single ladies' race, 100 yards, open to all single ladies over |l6. Ist prize, a very handsome workbox ; 2nd, a gold locket. 11. 300 yards flat race, open to members of Five Brigades only, to be run in full uniform excepting helmet. Ist prize, £2 : 2nd, 20s ; 3rd 10s ; entrance, Is. 12. Quoit match gentries to close at 1 p.m.), open to all comers. Ist prize, £2 2s, presented by Mr Johnston ; 2nd, .£1; entrance, 2s 6d. 13. One mile handicap walking race, open to all comers. Ist prize, .£3 3s ; 2nd, .£1 Is ; entrance, 2s Gd. 14. 100 yards race, open to Foresters' sons i (only) under 15, bandicap for age. Ist I prize. .£1; 2nd, 10s ; entrance, Is. 15. 2CO yards handicap flat wee, open to members of Friendly Societies only. Ist priae, regalia worth 255; entrance, }s. ' ie» Maided ladies' race, 50 yards. lßt prize, box of tea ; 2nd, dress piece. 17. Putting the stone, open to all comera. Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s; entrance,, Is. 18. 440 yards race, open to Foresters who have not been married over 12 months. Ist prize, a cradle, i tkveo to start or no race. 19. Horizontal ba> competition, open to boys attending a,ny public school. Ist prize, .ail; 2nd, 10s ; 3rd, ss. 2v>. Running high jump, open to all comers. Ist prize, d£l ; 2nd, 5s ; entrance, Is. 21. 100 yards race, open to defeated competitors in the 100 yards race, open to Foresters' sons only, handicap for age. Ist prize, .£1 53; 2nd, 10s ; 3rd, 5s ; entrance, Is. Above prizes kindly given by Bro. John Fox. 22. Committee race, handicap for age; once round the course. Ist prize, 30s ; 2nd, 20a ; 3rd, 10s ; entrance, free, 23. Tu°r or wai\ Lyttelton Members v Christchurch Members, 10 a side. Prize, 50s. First race to start at 11 a.m. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. Three to start in each event, or no second prize given. 2. Any competitor entering under a false name will be disqualified. 3. The start to be made by first report of pistol. 4. All disputes to bo referred to the Committee, and their decision to be final. 5. Entries wjil Hnndieaps to be made at the Commits rooms on the grounds. G, All prizes not claimed on day of Fete will fee forfeited, The procession of Friendly Societies to start • from Foresters' Hall at 10 a.m.; the -various Societies to appear in regalia. THE CAVALRY IiRARS BAND, Under the leadership of M» Button, has been engaged to piiy ok int.wals during the day. ADMISSION TO THE GROUNDS—Is; Children under 12—6 d. Chairman, P.C.R. T. V. Whitmore: Secretary, C.R. J. S. Williams ; Treasurer, P.C.R. F. 0. Phipps; Entry Secretary, P.S. Wm. Buckley. 3115 BJXING DAY ROUND ! THE HARBOR. qffiaagffg*'run aa EXCURSION ■ TRIP round the harbor, Lyttelton, on BOXING DAY, December 26th, leaving the \Vharf on the arrival of the 10 30 a.m , 12.10. and 2.40. p.m. traina frum Christehurch. 2s fid. Refreshments on board. J. McLEAff, Master.