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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume IX, Issue 290, 8 December 1874, Page 4

General Notices. rjALEDONIAN SOCIETY OF THE PROVINCE OF NELSON. President : Sic David Mohro. Vice'Presideat : Hon. T. Kbnwick, M.L.C. Hon. Treasurer; Mr. Robert Disher. Directors : Mr. David Bubns, Mr. D. M* Donald, Mr C. L. Maclean, Mr. J. C Moctrat, Mr. A. H. Bbind, Mr. W. Wtlie, Mr. D. CaisHOLM, Mr. A. Robebtson. Sports Committee : Mr. J. C. Mootbat, I Mr. A. H. Brind, Mr. A. RoBSKTSoy, | Mr, D. Bubns, Mr. D. Ciusholk. The SPORTS connected with the above, Society will be held in. the Grounds of Ralph Richardson, Esq., Maitai Valley, on FRIDAY, Ist JANUARY, 1875. To COMMBMOB AT ELEVEN A.M , SHABP. Ist 2nd !?„♦„, Prize. Prize. ** Ntr y* 8. 8. S. d. 1. Flat Race for Boya ... 10 5 l o 2. Running High Leap... 30 15 3 6 3. Tossing the Caber ... 40 — 5 0 4. Flat Race lor Men (100 yards) 40 20 so 5. Throwiag Cricket Ball 20 10 2 6 6. Vaulting with P01e ... 60 30 4 0 17. Putting the Stone (22 pounds) 40 20 3 0 8. Flat Racefor Men (300 yards; 40 20 3 0 9. Sack Race 20 10 2 0 10. Running Flat Leap ... 30 15 2 6 11. Wrestling (Cumberland Style) 60 30 4 0 J2. Wrestling (Cornish Style) 69 30 4 0 13 Feats on Horizontal Bar 40 20 3 0 14. Mile Champion Race 120 60 7 6 15. Highland Flibg ... 20 10 2 0 16. Sword Dance 20 10 2 0 17. StandtDg High Leap 30 15 2 6 18. Three-Legged Race ... 30 15 2 0 19. Hurdle Race 50 30 3 0 20. Hop, Step, and Jump 20 10 2 0 21. Old Man's Race (orer 50 years) 20 10 2 0 22. Half Mile Race ... 60 30 4 0 23. Tilting in the Ring... 80 40 5 0 24. Beet Highland Costume 20 25. Best Dressed Competitor 20 In addition to the Money Prize, a Silver Cup will be given by the Society to the winner of the Mile Race, provided the distance be run within five minutes, to be won for two consecutive years. REGULATIONS. 1. Entries must be made at the Entry Booth. 2. Unless two competitors enter, no prize will be given ; and unless three competitors, no second prize. 3. No person will be allowed to compete for any event whose dresa has not been previously approved of by the Committee. 4. As no alteration will be permitted in the order of the events, competitors are informed that no entries will be received for any event alter the number of such event is signalled, and it is also intimated that as soon at an event is signalled it will be proceeded with. 5. Disputes will be settled by the Judges, whose decision will be final. 6. Frizes will be settled on the ground. 7. Competitors for Tilting to go at a hand gallop. 8. No horses allowed on the ground, except those entered for Tilting, and then only while ihat game is in progress. 9. Competition for all events will be confined strictly to amateurs. 10. Admission to the ground : One Shilling. 11. Admission to the Grand Stand: Two Shillings; Children, Half-price. 12. A first-class Instrumental Band will be in attendance. - 13. Licensed Victuallers' and Refreshments Booth on the Grounds. N. B.— Members of the Society and their Families will be admitted to the Ground Free, on presentation of Tickets of Membership at the gate. Tickets of Membership may be had on application to Messrs. Bosks, M(Jutbay, COIB--holm and the Secretary. A. H. BBIND, 2999 Secretary. DAILY COACH FROM NELCON TO FOXHILL. fffUEE undersigned respectfully informs the X inhabitants of Nelson and the Waimeas that he runs a COACH DAILY between Foxhill and Nelson; leaving Foxhill at half" past 7 o'clock a.m., and Nelson at 3 p.m. Booking Offices at the Wakatu and Commercial Hotels, Trafalgar-street. IST FRANQIB HOLDER ■OX TARARUA. Colonial Ovens, allaizes Charcoal Iron, various Lovelock's Sausage Machines, three sizes Flue Brushes Ivory Table and Dessert Knives Powder Flasks and Shot Pouches, At H. HOUNB ELL'S, No. 1. Bridoe-btbebt TUST OPENED, and NOW ON 0 SALE, 1 CASE VASES, Beautifully Assorted, comprising — Parian, Alabaster, Bohemian Glass, &c. Also, 12 Pairs very Handsome Glass Lustres Colored and Gilt, with Cut drops. And, a few Fairs of Colored Glass and Fancy China Candlesticks; All suitable for Presents. At H. HOUNSELL'S, No. 1, Bridge-etreet. 2654 ~D LUCAS AND~S~ON PRINTERS, BOOKBINDERS, BOOKSELLERS, STATIONERS, MACHINE RULERS, AMD ACCOUNT-BOOK MAKERS, BBIDQE-ST&EEt, NBLBON. CHAMELEON TOPS. At R. LUCAS & SON'S,