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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5224, 19 December 1877, Page 1

Amusements gT. GEORGE'S HALL. Manager ... ... ... Mb. E. W. Cast. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! ! Positively the LAST NIGHT AND BENEFIT OF ME. CHAELES DILLON. Under the distinguished patronage of hia Worship the Mayor (J. Dransfield, Esq.), and other influential gentlemen, when will be produced for the first time in New Zealand, the emotional drama entitled SPADRA THE SATIRIST. SPADEA THE SATIRIST. SPADEA THE SATIRIST. SPADEA THE SATIRIST. Mr. DILLON will be supported by MISS EDITH PENDER, And the full strength of the company, in this Grand Drama. The performance will conclude with A GEAND CONCERT, Interspersed with RECITALS by ME. CHAELES DILLON.’ Box plans at Jackson’s, where seats may be secured. gT. GEORGE’S HALL. CHRISTMAS PANTOMIME. The Little Old Woman that Lived in Her Shoe. Little Bopeep that Lost Her Sheep. And Harlequin Jack and the Beanstalk. Messiah festival. Under the management of the WELLINGTON CHOEAL SOCIETY. Handel’s Obatoeio THE MESSIAH, Will be aeudered at the Wesleyan Church, Manners-street (by permission of the trustees), ON THURSDAY, 20th INSTANT, At 8 p.m. Tickets, 3s. each, or family tickets (to admit four), 10s., can be procured from any music or bookseller or any member of committee. THOMAS GAEEAED. Hon. Sec. w ELLINGTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. BASIN RESERVE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1878. Undeb the Patkonage of his Excellence THE Marquis and the Marchioness of Normanby, and his Worship the Mayor. President, G. Crawford, Esq. ; Vice-Presi-dent, T. Buchanan, Esq. ; Treasurer, Capt. Mclntyre. Dibeciohs ; Mr. E. Pearce Mr. G. Hunter, M.H.E „ G. E. Tolhurst „ J. S. M. Thompson „ A. J. McTavish „ G. S. Sellar Captain Sellar Mr. E. J. Duncan „ A. Young „ H. Mace ~ J. Lockie „ J. H. Bethuue „ J. Martin „ J. Dransfield ~ T. McKenzie „ J. H. Pollock Dr. Diver Mr. E. W. Mills „ J. Reid „ E. Greenfield. PROGRAMME : 1. Maiden Race,, 221) yards.—Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £4 ; second, £l. 2. Youths’ Race (handicap), 300 yards.— Eor youths under 15. Entrance, Is. First prize, £1 ; second, 10s. 3. Hop, Step, and Jump—Eutrauce, 2s. fid. First prize, £3 ; second, £l. 4. Throwing the Hammer (21 lbs.). — Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £3 ; second, £1 IDs. 5. New Year’s Handicap, 220 yards,— Entrance, ss, ; acceptance, 2s. fid. First prize, £7 ; second, £3 ; third, £l. d. Bagpipe Music. —Entrance, sa. First prize, £5 ; second, £l. 7. Putting the Stone (21 lbs.) —Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £3 ; second £1 10s. 8. New Year’s Handicap, 100 yards.— Entrance, 55.; acceptance, 2s. fid. First prize, £7 ; second, £3 ; third,.£i. 9. Highland Fling,—Entrance, Is. First prize, £2 ; second, £l. 10. - Three-legged Race.—For youths under 15. Entrance free. First prize, £1 15s. ; second, 15s. 11. Walking Handicap, two miles,— Entrance, 2a. fid. ; acceptance, 2s. fid. First prize, £7 ; second, £3 ; third, £l. 12. Sword Dance.— Eutrauce, Is. First prize, £2 ; second, £l. 13. Standing High Jump.—Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £3 ; second £l. 14. New Year’s Handicap, 440 yards.— Entrance, ss. ; acceptance, 2s. fid. First prize, silver cop, presented by J. S. M. Thompson, Esq., and £7 ; second, £3 ; third, £l. 15. Bicycle Handicap, one mile.—Entrance, 2s. fid ; acceptance, 2s. fid. First prize, £4 ; second £l. 16. Running Long Leap.—Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £3 ; second, £l. 17. Wrestling (Cumberland style).—Entrance, ss. First prize, £3 ; second, £2 ; third, £l. 18. Vaulting with Pole.—Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £4 ; second, £l. 19. Hurdle Handicap, 440 yai da. —Entrance, 2a. fid. ; acceptance, 2s. od. First prize, £5 ; second, £2 ; third, £l. 20. Sailors’ Race, 440 yards.—Eor men belonging to the ships in harbor. Entrance, Is. First prize, £2 ; second, £l. 21. Scotch Heel,—Entrance, 2s. 6.1. First prize, £3 ; second, £l. 22. Running High Jump.—Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £3 : second. £l. 23. Stone and Basket-Handicap, 30 stones. — Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £4 ; second, £2; third, £l. 24. New Year’s Handicap, 880 yards.— Entrance, 55,; acceptance, 2s. fid. First prize, £7 ; second, £3 ; third, £l. 25. Sailors’ Hornpipe. Entrance, Is. First prize, £2 ; second, 10s. 2(5. Firemen's Race in Uniform, 220 yards.—Eutrauce, 2s. fis. First prize, £2 ; second, £l. 17. Best Dressed Competitor in any Costume.—Entrance, 2s. lid. -First prize, £2 ; second, £l. 28. Consolation Handicap, 100 yards.— Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £5 ; second, £2 : third, £l. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Entries must be made to the secretary, at the New Zealander Hotel, Manners-street, Wellington, as follows : Maiden Race ; 100 yards, 220 yards, 440 yards, 880 yards, handicaps ; Stone and Basket Handicao, Walking Handicap, Bicycle Handicap, and Hurdle Handicap, on or before Monday the 17th of December. Handicaps will be declared on Friday, the 21st December, and acceptances will be received up to nine o'clock on Thursday, 27th December. Entries for the remaining events will be received at the secretary’s office on the ground on the day of the Sports. Sports to commence at 11 o’clock sharp). A first-class Baud will be in attendance. .admission — -To the ground, Is.; Grand Stand, Is. ; Children, half-price. J. W. KERRY. Secretary.