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GRAND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE KUMARA HOSPITAL, To take place on EASTER MONDAY, 6th APRIL. GENERAL PROGRAMME. The Friendly Societies, Dramatic Clubs, Kumara Rifle Volunteers, and Volunteer Fire Brigade (all in regalia) will muster at Dillman's Town at 10 a.m. .sharp, walking down in procession, headed by the Kumara Brass Band, to the KUMARA RECREATION GROUND, Where the following PROGRAMME OF SPORTS Will be carried out:— Handicap Foot Race.—loo, 200, 300, and 440 yards. Points, 4,3, 2, 1. First prize, L 4 ; second, L2; third, LI. Entrance, 2s ; acceptance, Is. Six to accept, or no race. Nominations will be received by Mr Geo. Wood up to 8 o'clock on Tuesday, March 31st; acceptances on Monday, April 6th, at 10 a.m. Running High Jump.—First prize, 15s; second, 10s; third, ss. Entrance, Is. Six entries. Handicap Vaulting with Pole.—First prize, LI ; second, 10s; third, ss. Entrance, Is. Six entries. Quoit Match.—2l yards—First prize, LI; second, 10s; third, ss. Entrance, Is. Standing High Jump.—First prize, 15s ; second, 10s; third, ss. Entrance, Is. Six entries. Boys' Race, 200 yards.—For boys under 15 years. First prize, 10s ; second, 7s 6d ; third, ss. Entrance, 6d. Half-Mile Handicap Foot Race.—First prize, LI ; second, 10s; third, ss. Entrance, Is. Handicap Hop Step and Jump.—First prize, 20s ; second, 15s. Entrance, Is. Sailors' Hornpipe, in costume.—First prize, Ll; second, 10s. Sack Race, 100 yards.—First prize, 15s ; second, 10s ; thh"d, ss. Entrance, Is. Six entries. To be run in sound sacks ; any competitor with his toes, feet, or legs protruding, to be disqualified from taking a prize. Highland Fling.—First prize, Ll; second, 10s. Boys' Handicap Tricycle Race, once round the course.—First prize, 10s ; second, 7s 6d ; third, ss. Entrance, 6d. Three-Legged Race, 100 yards.—First prize, 15s; second, 10s ; third, ss. Committee's Race, 100 yards.—First prize, 15s; second 10s ; third, ss. Grand Champion Challenge Cup.—Open to all who march in regalia. Entrance, Is. The usual rules and regulations will be adhered to. Judge, Mr J. S. Pearn. Starter, Mr G. Mansfield. Treasurer, Mr W. Nicholson. Secretary, Mr R. E. Wylde. The Committee have also made arrangements to have a floor 36ft. by 24ft. laid for MNXSOH)©, While the BRASS BAND will be in attendance during the day, and will play the following Programme of Dances : 1. Ist Set of Quad- 8. Valse rilles 9. Ist Set of Quad2. Polka rillles 3. Caledonians 10. Polka Mazurka 4. Schottische 11. Caledonians 5. Lancers 12. Circassian Circle G. Varsoviana 13. Lancers 7. Alberts 14. Schottische. Admission to ground exclusive of Conceit, Is. There will also be a MERRY-GO-ROUND and a SWINGBOAT On the Ground, besides oilier amusements too numerous to mention. IN THE EVENING, A CONCERT AND BALL Will take place IN THE THEATRE ROYAL. Programme of Concert : Quick Step (Little Brunswick) Brass Band Part I. Overture (Arrah na Pogue) String Band Chorus (Bolls of St. Michael's Tower) Company Song (The White Squall) ... Mr D. Weir Miss Howe Song, comic (The Little Widow Duiin) ... Dr. MacCarfchy Song (Dream Faces) Mrs Spyer Song (Poor Old Qnips) ... Mr Wilby Son K Mrs Harris Song (The Tar's Farev-ell) Mr G. Wood Quick Step (York) Brass Band Part 11. Overture (La Couronne 'd Or) String Band Chorus (Red Cross Knight) Company S""g ••• Mr J. Williams Pact (Music, and her sister Song) ... The Misses Hannan Song (The Village Blacksmith) Mr Doggett

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Kumara Times, Issue 2661, 31 March 1885, Page 2

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Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Kumara Times, Issue 2661, 31 March 1885, Page 2

Page 2 Advertisements Column 2 Kumara Times, Issue 2661, 31 March 1885, Page 2

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