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Manawatu Times, Volume III, Issue 15, 8 December 1877, Page 2

TjIEILDING ATHLETIC SPORTS. BOXING DAY. Judges : Messrs Halcombe, Bartholomew, Beattie, and Dr. Johnson. Startee : - Thomas Bradley. TUBAStTBER : SeCBBTABY ! D; H. MeArthur. H. J. Booth. PROGMMME. 1. Quoits— lst prize, £1 ; 2nd prize, ss. Entrance, Is. 2. Boys' Race, 100 yards — Ist prize, £1-^ 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. 3. Throwing Hammer— lst prize, £1 ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. ,4: Steeplechase m Sacks— lst prize, •.;-'V4"^-£l.; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. RACE— lst prize, £7 ; 2nd, £1. Entrance, 7s. 6. Vaulting with Pole-^-lst prize, £2; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. 7. Hop, Step, and Jump — Ist prize, £l;2ud,ss. Entrance, Is. . Bi. Running High Jump s — lst prize, £3 ; 2nd, £1. Entrance, 3s. 9. Standing High, Jump— lst prize, £1; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. 10. Standing Long Jump— lst prize, £1 ; 2nd, ss.- Entrance, Is. - 11. Running Long Jump — Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. 12. WALKING- MATCH, 2 miles— lst prize, £5 ; 2nd, £1. Entrance, ss. 13. RAILWAY PLATE, 300 yards— Ist prize, £5; 2nd, £1. Entrance, ss. • ' 14. BEST HIGHLAND PIPER— Ist prize, £5 ss; 2nd, £2 2s. En- ? trance, 5s 6d. 15."* BEST DRESSED ,HIGHLAN- ' DER— lst prize, £2 2s;, 2nd, £1 Is. Entrance, 2s 6d. 16. Highland Fling— lst prize, £1 ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is. f , 17. Hornpipe — Ist prize, £1 ; jSnd, 6s. Entrance, Is. 18. Sword Danee — Ist prizei £lj 2nd, ss. Is. ■19." Wheelbarrow" Race — Ist prize, £1 ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, is. 20. MILE RACE, MANCHESTER HANDICAP— Ist prize, £10 10s; 2nd, £3 3s. Entrance, 10s 6d. 21. Three-legged Race — Ist prize, £1^ 2nd, ss. Entrance, Is,. 22. Hurdle Race, 440 jards, 6 hurdles — :;::lst iprize,: £3;.2nd, : £1. En- ' trance,-- : ,Bs. 23. TILTING AT THE RlNG— lst prize, £10 10s; 2nd, £3 3s; - Best Style of Tilting, £2 2s; Entrance, 10s 6d. Three competitors for each, event, with the exception of " Highland Pipers," "Best dressed Highlander," and.: " Dancing Events,"- When Five may compete!. Admission at Gates — Adults, Is. ; Children under 14 years, Free. HECTOR BOOTH, ; ' Hon. Sec. =,;- gPOKTS! ttP^OltTS! PALMEESTON. To be held m the Paddocks adioining the PRINCESS FAMILY HOTEL. ' Visitors can note the' Entrance by the 2Viumphal Arches erected m ' Main' s• Broad Streets. PRIZES. 1. 100 yards' Race for Boys under I 14 (entrance, free)— lst & 2nd Prizes. ; , '2. 100 yards' Race; for Adults (en- . trancei 2s)— lst & 2nd Prizes. 3. Throwing Cricket Ball (entrance, is). 4. Blindfolded Wheelbarrow Race (en- ; trance, Is) —lst & 2nd Prizes. 5. Throwing Heavy Hammer (entrance; Is). 6. Running Long Jump (entrance, Is) —Ist & 2nd Prizes. 7. One Mile Race (entrance, 2s 6d) — Ist, 2nd, & 3rd Prizes. 8. Three-Legged Race, 100 yards (entrance, Is). 1 9. Jumping m Sacks (entrance, Is) — Ist & 2nd Prizes. 10. Vaulting with Pole (entrance, 2s 6d). 11. Hop, Step, and Jump (entrance, 2s 6d)— lst & 2nd Prizes. 12. Blindfolded Bell Race (entrance, Is). 13. Quarter - Mile Hurdle Race (entrance, Is) . 14. Running High Jump (entrance, Is). 15. Pneumatic Standing Jump (entrance, Is). -16. Maori Women Race (entrance, Is) —Ist & 2nd Prizes 17." Climbing Greasy Pole (entrance, Is). 18. Egg Race (entrance, Is). 19. Dipping for Oranges and Money (entrance, free)— l Prize. 20. Girl's Race; under 14 (entrance, free)— -Ist ;& 2nd Prizes. 21. Tilting at the Ring (entrance, 6s)— Ist, & 2nd Prizes, and 3rd to save -stakes. , 22. Catching a Greasy Pig (entrance, free)— Winner to take the Pig. 23. Step Dance (entrance, 2s 6d). 24. Water Race (entrance, Is). 25. Consolation Handicap, quarter of a mile — Ist & 2nd Prize; 26. Running on a Barrel (entrance, Is). Finis. , Should sufficient inducement offer, A BABY SHOW will be held (m the afternoon). > Dancing on the Green; Music provided. Numerous Old English Games, such as — " Aunt Sally,". " Knock- 'emdowns," Swings, &c., : &c. , All surplus profits from the above Sports will, be handed over to the Treasurer of the Cemetery Trust Fund. In^ a future issue the Prizes will be published^ all of them showing good ■ value. * Passengers by Train can alight at the Platform at Terrace End.