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Nelson Evening Mail, Volume XIV, Issue 29, 1 February 1879, Page 3

St. Mary's High and Select Schools, Nelson. TBR laly Superior begs to announce that the HIGH AND SELECT SCHOOLS will RE-OPEN on 3rd February next. Ihe New Wing recently added to the former, containing two spacious, wall ventilated (. las.-roome, is now complet.d. Prospectuses may be obts-ioed upon application at the Convent. so I—6 EOR SALE, Cheap, a SMALL PONY accu. tomed to draw a Pony Carriage . To be seen at R. MITCALF'.', — 2p Brook-street Valley. CITY OF NELSON. PUBLIC H OLID AY. IN compliance with tbo reqoest of the Friehdlt Societies' exports ■ ommittrk, it is hereby notified that MONDAY, the 3rd day of February next, willl be observed sa a PUBLIC HOLIDAY, in commeccoration of the FAindation of the -ettlement ot Kelson in.teid ot Saturday next. J. P. DODSON, Major. January 30, 1879. 341 ANNIVERSARY OF NELSON. 1.0. 0. F. M.U. THE MPMBERS of tha NELSON and HOWARD LODGES are requested to attend at the Oddfelows' Hall, on MO -DAY MORNING NI-XT, the 3rd February, at Nine a.m., to FORM a PROCESSION to Botanical Gardens. PHILLIP TOPLISS, N.G. 347 C. H. DEMENT, N.G. ANNIVERSARY OF NELSON. COURT ROBIN HOOD, A.O.F. THE MEMBERS of this Court are requested to meet at their Conrt Room, Bridee-Btreet. on MONDAY MORNING NEXT, 3rd February, at Nine o'clock, to FO.tM a PROCi-C-BION to the Rotauical Gardens. 348-2 F. AYD ON, CR. NELSON ANJ. FOXHILL RAILWAY. ARRANGEMENTS FOR ANNIVERSARY DAY, February 3. The or-in ary Time Table will be suspended and TRAINS will run as under. OUT. L aye Nelson. Ar. Uichmord. Ar. Foxhill 9 45 am. 10.15 11.0 10.30 UO 2 0 p.m 2 fcO S.lO p.m 5 45 6 15 7 0 9.0 9 30 1010 12.0 night 12 25 l o IN. Lea*»e Fox Hill. Leave Richmond. Ar.Nelson 90 8.0 9.40 10.10 a.m II 30 '3140 11. '0 1150 1*2.20 pm 6.0 p.m 6 45 7.15 7.15 7.55 6.25 10.20 10.55 li.SO R-tarn Tickets at Single Fares. All carriages will be flr.fc-clss', covered trucks aec.nd class. W. S 1 ONB, 333 General Manager. EBIENDLY SOCIETIES' ANNUAL FETE. ANNIVERSARY OF NELSON, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd. To be held in the BOTANICAL GARDENS on the above day. Sports to Commence at 11 a.m. Sharp. PROGRAMME. <a S g .2 •_: •- £ & b aj fl k. O M « *. H Flat Race for Boys under s. s. d. s. s. d. 12 (200 yards) 10 5 0— 06 Friendly Societies' Race Handicap in Regalia (200 yards) Set framed emblems 2 6 Standing High Jump for Men 30 10 0 — 2 6 Championship Points (100, 200, 300, and 400 yds.) third to save stakes ...200 100 o—lo 0 Sack Race for Boyß 5 2 6 — Nil Three-legged Race (twice round course) , 20 10 0 — 2 6 Walking Match for Nelson Youths under 16, distance One Mile ... Silver Cup— 2 0 Vaulting with Pole ... 60 30 0 — 3 0 ♦Hunter Cup — Half-mile Race ; Competitors to be bonajide Nelson Youths under the age of 18 years 40 20 0 — 5 0 Flat Race for Girls, once round course ( 5 to start or no race) New Trim'd. Hat. Half-mile Race (handicap)lOO 40 0 — 7 6 Running High Jump ... 20 10 0 — 2 6 Flat Race for Boys under 16 (440 yards) 10 5 0 — 1 0 Jingling Match 5 — — Nil. Hurdle Race for Men (440 yards) 60 30 0 — 5 0 Running Long Jump ... 30 10 0 — 2 0 Egg and Basket Race ... 60 20 0 10 3 0 Tug of War, by bona fide members of Volunteer Companies ... ... 80 40 10 Champion Mile Race (handicap) 300 140 0 60 15 0 Chicken in the Pot ..15 7 6 — 2 0 , Special Flat Races for Boys Inclined Plane. *A Handsome Silver Cop, presented by Mr. A. Hcnteb, Bridge-street, will be given to the winner for two consecutive years of , this event. i A BAND WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE VALUABLE GIFT. A Gold Alijert Chaix, value £5, will be presented to the winner of the greatest num- ■ ber of events during the day. •> A Grand Display of FIREWORKS during the Evening. ' REGULATIONS. 1. Unless three start there will be no prize ; unless five, no second prize. 2. Disputes will be settled by the Judges whose decision shall be final. 3. Prizes will be paid on the ground. Admission to.Ground, 1/-, Children under 12, Free. A. R. SMART, 14335 Hon. Secretary.