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JZAITANGATA RELIEF FUND. A GRAND FETE Will be held on THE GREYMOUTH RACECOURSE, ON EASTER MONDAY, APRIL 14ili, In aid of the Sufferers by the lute Explosion at Kaitungata, Committee—His Worship the Mayor, Messrs Thomas, Riordan, Holder, Hamilton. Petri?, Hall, Robbins, Cameron, Walton, Kettle, M'Gavin, Collins, Butler, M'Carthy, and Robinson. Sports start at 12 o'olock. List of Sports. Raitangata Challenge Handicap, 100, 200, 300, and 400 yards. Points, 5,3, 2, I.—First prizn, Silver. Cup, value five guineas, and £5 5s in cash; second do, £2 2s ; third do, a set of Gold Studs, value £1 Is. Nomination, 2s 6d ; acceptances, 2s 6d. Vaulting—First prize, Musical Album ; second do, new hat. Entrance. 2s. Running High Jump—First prize, Valuable Writing Desk; second do, set of Gold Studs. Entrance, 2s. Dancing on Platform—Hornpipes, 20s ; Irish Jig, 20s; and Scotch Reels, 265. Entrance, 2s. .'.''. Girls' Race, 100 3'ards —Fjrat prize Valuable Album, value two guineas ; Second do, Gold Brooch, value one guinea. Entrance, Is. Boys' Race, 100 yards—First prize, Riding Whip, value £1 Is ; second do, Pair of Pigeons, value 10s 6d. Entrance, Is. Quoits —First prize, Bag of Flour; second do, Pair of Boots. Entrance, laSack Race—First prige, a Clock, value £1 ; second do, Set of. Legs, value 12s 6d. Entrance Is. Societies' Race, 100 yards handicap. First prize, Set of Photographic Views. Entrance. Is. . • All Comers, 100 yards, handicapFirst prize, Valuable Meerschaum Pipe. Entrance, Is. Girls Race, free entries—First prize, Large Doll; two other prizes. Fire Brigade Handicap, 200 yardsFirst prize, a Goose; second do, a Counterpane. Entrance, Is. Three-legged Race—First prize, a wheel-barrow; second do, a Wheel. Entrance Is. Muff Cricket Match—Best muff, a Goose; best player, Pair of Ducks, I Entrance 2s 6d. I Football Match—Best kicker, Pair of Fowls, | Six other boys' races. Six other girls' races. Games of all kinds for young and old, Aunt Sally, Skittles," Field Pool, I Cheap Jack, and sundry other " little games." Refreshments of all descriptions on the ground. Admission by return railway ticket, Is. J. G. THOMAS, Treasurer. JOSEPH PETRIE, Secretary. JJAITANGATA RELIEF FUND. A GRAND DRAMATIC ENTERTAINMENT In connection with the Fete, and for the Benefit of the above Fund, will be held in the Public Hall, Greymouth, on TUESDAY EVENING, APRIL 15. Particulars in future advertisement. J£AITANGATA RELIEF FUND. An ART UNION for the above Fund will be DRAWN on EASTER MONDAY, by 800 members, at 2s 6d each. First Prize £2O Second do. ... ... 10 Third do. 5 Fourth do 5 Ten prizes, £1 each ... 10 The other £SO to go towards the fund. Early application for tickets is necessary. To be had of all members oi the Committee, Greymouth. TfiMPIRE HOTEL, Main Street, Kumara. EDWIN BLAKE having placed the DINING BOOMS Under the management of Mr A. GRANT, trusts by a well-provided table to secure a share of the patronage of his friends and the public. E. BLAKE, Proprietor. Banquets and Suppers catered for ou the most reasonable terras.

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Kumara Times, Issue 790, 12 April 1879, Page 3

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Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 Kumara Times, Issue 790, 12 April 1879, Page 3

Page 3 Advertisements Column 5 Kumara Times, Issue 790, 12 April 1879, Page 3

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