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Kumara Times, Issue 1633, 21 December 1881, Page 2

KUMARA (CHRISTMAS gPORTS. To be held ih the RKCUEATJON GROUND, KUMAIIA, ox MONDAY AND TUESDAY, 26th and 27th December. Committee : Messrs Gilbert Stewart, James Rugg, G. Mansfield, J. Ritchie, J. Mulvihill, and J. S. Pearn, Secretary and Treasurer. THE ROSS BRASS BAND, Under the leadership of Mr R. Patterson, will play on the ground during the Sports. CHAMPION CHALLENGE CUP FOOT RACE. Champion Challenge Cur Foot Race : Cup valued at Thirty Guineas; presented by Mrs R. J. Seddon. Distances, 100, 200, 300, 440, and 600 yards.—Open to all comers. Entrance, 10s, to be made by 10 a. m. on the 27th December. The winner of the most events to be the winner of the Cup. The race to be run on the second and third days' of the sports. HANDICAP FOOT RACE. Kumara Handicap Foot Race : distance 100, 200, 300, and 400 yards ; points, 5,3, 2, I.—First prize, L 7 ; second, L 3-; third, LI ; fourth, 10s. Nominations, with 2s 6d entrance fees, will be received up to 10 p.m. on Thursday, 22nd December ; handicap declared on 24th December. Acceptances, with 2s Gd enclosed, must be paid before 10 a.m. oil Monday, 20th December, at Pearn's Buck's Head Hotel. Eight to accept, or no race. FIRST DAY—MONDAY, DEC. 26. Quoits : distance, 21 yards. Entrance, 2s.—First prize, L2 10s ; second, LI ; third, 10s. Wrestling : Devon and Cornish. Entrance, 4s.—First prize, L 6 ; second, L 3 ; third, LI. Eight entries, of no event. Kumara Handicap Foot Race : \do yards. Standing High Jump : Entrance, 2s Gd— First prize, L2 ; second, LI; third) 10s. Six entries, or no event. Handicap Hale-Mile Foot Race : First prize, L 3; second, LI ; third, 10s.— Entrance, 2s, will close at 9 p.m. on December 24th ; handicap declared at 8 a.m. December 26th. Acceptances, Is, will close at 11 a.m. December 26th. Six acceptances, or no event. Handicap Walking Match, One Mile : First prize, L 3 ; second, LI ; third, 10s.—Entrance, 2s 6d ; acceptance, Is. Five entries, or no event. Putting the Stone, weight 181bs: First prize, LI 10s ; second, 10s. —Entrance, Is. Eight entries. Kumara Handicap Foot Race : 400 yards. Boys' Race t First prize, Gs ; second, 4s ; third, 2s ; fourth, Is. SECOND DAY—TUESDAY, DEC. 27. Quoits : distance, 18 yards.—Entrance, 2s. First prize, L2 10s ; second LI; third, 10s. Kumara Handicap ]?oot Race : 200 yards. Wrestling : Cumberland and Westmoreland.—First prize, LG ; second, L 3 ; third, Ll. Entrance, 4s. Eight entries, or no event. Running Hop, Step, and Jump.—First prize, L2 ; second, Ll ; third, 10s. Entrance, 2s. Six entries, or no event. One Mite Handicap Foot Race.—First prize, L 3 ; second, Ll ; third* 10s. Entrance 2s, will close at 9 p.m. on December, 26th ; handicap will be declared at 8 a.m December 27th. Acceptances Is, will close at 11 a.m. on December 27th. Six acceptances, or no event. Putting the Heavy Stone, Scotch style. First prize, Ll 10s • second, 10s. Entrance, Is-. Eight entries; HandicAp V/ultijt.g With Pole.—First prize, L2 ; second, Ll ; third, 10s. Entrance, 2s. Six entries. Wrestling : Collar and Elbow.—First prizej LG ; second, L 3 ; third, Ll. Entrance, 4s. Eight entries, or no event. Kumara Handicap Foot Race : 300 yards. Boys' Race.—First prize, 6s ; second, 4a ; third, 2s ; fourth. Is. RULES AND REGULATIONS. All pedestrian competitors must appear in suitable clothing—long drawers* and trunks. In wrestling, in Devon, Cornish or Cumberland style, no boots' or slippers, or covering of any kind upon the feet will be allowed, woollen stockings excepted. In collar and elbow style light shoes approved of by Committee may be worn. The decisions of the Committee, or whoever they may appoint, shall in all cases of dispute be final, and all law proceedings barred. The time for receiving entries and acceptances will be strictly adhered to. In the event of the weather proving unfavorable, the Committee shall have it in their power to postpone the sports from day to day. The Committee's Rules and Regulations will be strictly adhered to. J- PEARN, Secretary.