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Kumara Times, Issue 2866, 9 December 1885, Page 2

KUMAEA IHRIbTMAS CPORTS. IN THE RECREATION GROUND. SATURDAY AND MONDAY, December 26th and 28th. KUMARA HANDICAP FOOT RACE, £3O. Kumara Handicap Foot Rack : distances, 100, 200, 300, 440, and 600 yards. Points, 5,3, 2, 1. First prize, L2O and a valuable Silver Medal ; second, L 6; third, L 3 ; fourth, LI. Nominations, with 5s entrance fees, will be received up to 10 p.m. on Wednesday, 16th December ; handicap declared on Monday, 21st December. Acceptances, with 3s enclosed, must be paid before 10 a.m. on Thursday, 24th December, to the Treasurer, Mr G. R. Rudkin. Eight to accept, or no race. First Day. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 26. Quoits—Distance, 18 yards. —First prize, LI 10s ; second, 15s ; third, 10s. Entrance, 2s. Wrestling—Cumberland and Westmoreland style.—First prize, L 5 ; second, L2 ; third, LI. Eight entries or no event. Entrance, 4s. Kumara Handicap Foot Race yards. Standing High Jump—First prize, LI 10s; second, 10s. Six entries or no event. Entrance, 2s. Handicap Half-Mile Foot Race—First prize, L 4; second, L2 ; third, 10s. Entrance, 2s, will close at 9 p.m. on December 24th ; handicap declared at Ba.m. on December 26th. Acceptance, 2s, will close at 11 a.m. December 26th. Six acceptances or no event. Handicap Hurdle Race —Distance 300 yards, over five flights of hurdles. First prize, L2 ; second, LI ; third, 10s. Entrance, 2s, will close on Saturday, December 26th, at 9 a.m. ; handicap declared at 11 a.m. Acceptance Is, will close at 3 p.m. same day. Five entries or no event. Sack Race, 100 yards.—First prize, LI; second, 10s.—Entrance, Is. Kumara Handicap Foot Race. yards. Boys' Race—First prize, 6s ; second, 4s ; third, 2s ; fourth, Is. Second Day. MONDAY, DECEMBER 28. Quoits —Distance 21 yards.—First prize, LI 10s ; second, 15s ; third, 10s. Entrance, 2s. Kumara Handicap Foot Race yards. Wrestling Collar and Elbow. First prize, L 5 ; second, L2 ; third, LI. Entrance, 4s. Eight entries or no event. Running Hop, Step, and Jump.—First prize, LI; second, 10s. Entrance, 2s. Six entries or no event. One Mile Handicap Foot Race.—First prize, L 4 ; second, L2 ; third, 10s. Entrance, 2s, will close at 9 p.m. on December 26th ; handicap will be declared at 8 a.m. December 28th. Acceptances, 2s, will close at 11 a.m. on December 28th. Six acceptances or no event. Wrestling—Devon and Cornish.—First prize, L 5 ; second, L2 ; third, LI. Entrance, 4s. Eight entries or no event. Kumara Handicap Foot Race yards. Handicap Vaulting with Pole—First prize, L2 ; second, LI ; third, 10s. Entrance, 2s. Six entries or no event. Tug op War—ln teams of 10 men each side.—Prize, L 4. Entrance, 10s per team. Three teams to enter or no event. Kumara Handicap Foot Race yards. Egg Race, 50, a yard apart.—First prize, L 3 ; second, Li 10s ; third, 10s. Boys' Race.—First prize, 6s ; second, 4s ; third, 2s ; fourth, Is. Fire Brigade Competition, for Members of the Kumara Volunteer Fire Brigade only.— Judge, Mr R. Howe. Starter, Mr D. Callanan. Secretary, Mr G. R. Rudkin. THE KUMARA BRASS BAND, 21 Performers, Under the leadership of Mr Richards, will play at intervals during the Sports. A large Platform, 24 feet by 36 feet, will be laid for Dancing. 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. Competitors will be matched according to weight. 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 clay. The Committee's Rules and Regulations will be strictly adhered to. The Sports will commence punctually at 1, and close at 6 o'clock, on each day.