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AMALGAMATED BENEFIT • Friendly Societies’ Fete, TO BE HELD IN THE AGRICULTURAL SHOTV GEOENDS, Colombo street South, ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26ts, JBB2, (BOXING DAY). THE ARTILLERY AND LYTTELTON BRASS BANDS Have been encaged to play during the day. In addition to the following ProprammQ of Sports, the Committee have entered into arrangements to provide Amusements for aIR including Dancing, Roundabouts, Umcycle Circus, Performing Acrobats, and Exhibitions of several kinds. The PROCESSION OF FRIENDLY SOCIETIES Will be one of the Grandest Sights ever witnessed in the Colonies, numbering about 3500 Members in Regalia, with Banners and Bannerets emblematical of the various Societies.

President : H. Cowper, 1.0.0.F..-M.U. Vice-President : i). D. Nathan, U.A.O.D. Treasurer : H. Crooks, A.O.F. F. W. Sandford, 1.0.0. F., M.U'. T , -r Entry Secretary: it. J. D. Borland, 1.0.0. P., M.U PROGRAMME OP SPOUTS, Subject to slight alterations. Sports to commence at 12 o’clock sharp. 1. Boys’ Race, under 16 years, 440 yards, Eji’st prize. Gup (presented Py J- G. Ruddenklau, Esq.); second, , , T 10 5, .; third, ss. Entrance, Is. bird:.cap Walking Race, one mile. Boys under 18. First prize. A2 2s (given by Mr Johnston); second, AI; third, 10s. Entrance, Is; acceptance, Is. 3. Grand Handicap, distances 150, 220, 410 yards, for Foresters, Oddfellows, and Druids. Competitors to produce evidence of membershiu at time of entry. First prize, A 5; second, .£3; third, .£2. Entrance, 2s Cd; acceutance, 2s 6d. 4. Boys’ Race, under 15 years of age, 440 yards, open to sons of members and juvenile members of Friendly Societies only. First prize, AI 10s ; second, Al; third, 10s. Entrance, Is. 5. Bicycle Handicap, three distances, two, three, and five miles; to be run under the rules of the Pioneer Bicycle Club. Five entries or no third prize. First prize, A 5; second. A 3; third A2 Entrance, 2s Cd; acceptance, 2s 6d. C. Grand Handicap. Second event. 7. Irish Jig’. First prize, £2 2s; second, A 1 Is (presented by Mr H. Gardiner). Entrance, Is. 8. Handicap tValking Race, two miles. Open. First prize. A 5 ss; second, A 3 3s; third, A2 2s. Entrance, -s 6d ; acceptance, 2s Cd. 0. Half-mile Handicap, open to past and present Officers of Foresters, Oddfellows, and Druids. First prize. Friendly Societies’ Cup, value Al 5 15s (tq_ be won twice), and A2 added; second. Cup (presented by Wynn Williams), Esq., M.H.R.); third. Cup (presented by M. Sandstein, Esq.) To be run in plain clothes and regalia no spikes in shoes. Entrance, 2s 6dJ; acceptance, 2s 6d. 10. Bicycle Handicap, Second Event 11. Bagpipe Competition. Three competitors or no prize. First prize, A 5; second, A 3; third, A2. Entrance, ss. Competitors to appear in full Highland costume. Competition to take place at 2 p.m. sharp 12. Grand Handicap, Third Event 13. Girls’ Race, under 16. 100 yards. First g'ize, box of soap, value Alßs, given by aneock Bros. ; second, reticule, value 10s (4. Handicap, 440 Yards ; open to members of Friendly Societies who have not won public money to the value of A 1 10s. First prize, cup, presented by H. Thompson, Esq., M.H.R.; second. A 1; third, 10s. Entrance, Is. Post entries 15. Bicycle Handicap, Third Event 16. Half-Mile Handicap, Open. First prize. Licensed Victuallers’ • Cup, value 25 guineas (to be won twice), and A2 added ; second, Al. Entrance, 2s 6d; acceptance, 2s 6d Highland Fling, in Costume. First prize, A 5; second, trophy, value A2 2s, presented by Drs. Guthrie and Three competitors or no prize. Entrance, ss. Competition to take place at 3 p.m. sharp Hurdle Race, 440 Yards, Open, over 12 flights of hurdles, 3ft 6in high. First prize, A 5; second, A2; third, Al. Entrance, ss. Post entries L 9. Sack Race, 220 Yards, Open. First prize. Al; second, 10s; third, ss. Sacks and masks provided. Entrance, Is !0. Handicap, 100 yards ; open to members of Friendly Societies who have not won public money to the value of Al 10s. First prize, Al 10s ; second, 15s ; third, 10s. Entrance, Is. Post entries. 21. Old Man’s Race, 100 Yards; open to members of Friendly Societies over 60 years of age. First prize, A2s 2s ; second, cruet stand (presented by Messrs Aitken and Roberts; third, 10s. Entrance, Is. 22. Delegates’ Race, Handicap, 440 Yards. First prize, A 3; second, A2 2s; third, Al. L 7. IS.

RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. Three to start in each event or no second prize. 2. Any competitor entering under a false name will be disqualified. 3. The start to be made by first report of a pistol. 4. All protests to be decided by the Sports Committee, five to form a quorum, their decision to be final, 10s to be deposited with each protest, to be returnable at the discretion of the committee. 5. Entries, with list of previous performances, for events 2,3, 5,8, 9, and 16, to close on Thursday, December 14, at 8 p.m., at the Oddfellows’ Chambers, Lichfield street, Christchurch. Handicaps declared on Wednesday, December 20th; acceptances to be sent to the Secretary, Oddfellows’ Chambers, on Friday, December 22ud. at S p.m. Entries not otherwise specified to bo made at the Committee Room on the ground fifteen minutes before the start of the race. 6. All prizes not claimed on the day of the fete will be forfeited. 7. The relative order of events may be altered by the committee. 8. Winners may select trophies in lieu of money. 9. The winner of the bagpipe competition, to play for the Highland liing. 10. All competitors not at the starting pC'St at the proper time will be disqualified. In connection with the above, will be held A GRAND ART UNION (By permission of the Hon. the Colonial Secretary), PRIZES IN BOOKS OR PICTURES, At option of the winner. TICKETS—ONE SHILLING EACH, Including Admission to the Ground. The Sale of Art Union Tickets close on 12-9 December 21st, 18S2. 3994 RU CHINOS. FRILLINGS. JpiMENSE VARIETY VIEW. NOW ON J. BALLANTYES & CO., DUNSTABLE HOUSE. 3097