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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 5233, 31 December 1877, Page 1

Amusements gT. GEORGE’S HAI, L Manager ... ... ... Mr. B. W. Cam “ A HAPPY NEW YEAB.” Last Three Nights of THE LITTLE OLD WOMAN THAI LIVED IN THE SHOE, LITTLE BOPEEP, AND HARLEQUIb JACK AND THE BEAN STALK. PAPA do take me to the Pantomime TO NIGHT, for to-morrow it will be st crowded. WHERE do you spend your New Year’s Eve? Why, at St. George’s Hall Pantomime. TO-NIGHT, New Year’s Eve, come auc laugh heartily at the St. George’s Hall Pantomime. REMEMBER —The Last Three Nights of the Little Old Woman That Lived in Her Shoe. Wednesday, Mr. and Mias Stoneham’s Benefit, and Last Night of the Burlesque. SECURE your seats at Jackson’s for St George’s Hall Pantomime. WELLINGTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. BASIN RESERVE, TUESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1878. Under the Patronage of his Excellence The Marquis and Marchioness of Normanby and his Worship the Mayor. President, G. Crawford, Esq. ; Vice-Presi-dent, T. Bnchanan, Esq. ; Treasurer, Capt. Mclntyre. Directors ; Mr. E. Pearce Mr. G. Hunter, M.H.B G. E. Tolhurst „ J. S, M. Thompsoi A. J. McTavish „ G. S. Sellar Captain Sellar Mr. R. J. Duncan „ A. Young „ H. Mace „ J. Lockie „ J. H. Bethune „ J. Martin „ J. Dransfield „ T. McKenzie ~ J. H. Pollock Dr. Diver Mr. E. W. Mills „ J. Reid „ B. Greenfield. PROGRAMME : 1. Maiden Race, 220 yards,—Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £4 ; second, £l. 2. Youths’ 'Race (handicap), 300 yards.— For youths under 15. Entrance, Is. First prize, £1 ; second, 10s. 3. Hop, Step, and Jump—Entrance, 2s. fid First prize, £3 ; second, £l. 4. Throwing the Hammer (21 lbs.). — Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £3; second, £1 10s. 5. New Year’s Handicap, 220 yards,— Entrance, ss. ; acceptance, 2s. fid. First prize, £7 ; second, £3 ; third, £l, d. Bagpipe Music.—Entrance, ss. First prize, £5 ; second, £l. 7. Putting the Stone (21 lbs.) —Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £3 ; second £1 10s. S. New Year’s Handicap, 100 yards.— Entrance, 55.; acceptance, 2s. fid., First prize, £7 ; second, £3 ; third, £l. 9. Highland Fling.—Entrance, Is. First prize, £2 ; second, £l. 10. Three-legged Race.—For youths undei 15. Entrance free. First prize, £1 15s. ; second, 15s. 11. Walking Handicap, two miles.— Entrance, 2s. fid. ; acceptance, 2s. fid. First prize, £7 ; second, £3 ; third, £l. 12. Sword Dance.—Entrance, 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 cup, 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 j second £l. 16. Running Long Leap.—Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £3 ; second, £l. 17. Wrestling (Cumberland style).—Entrance, ss, First prize, £5 ; second, £2 j third, £l. 18. Vaulting with Pole.—Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £ t ; second, £l. 19. Hurdle Handicap, 440 yards.—Entrance, 2s. fid. ; acceptance, 2a. Gd. First prize, £5 ; second, £2 ; third, £l. 20. Sailors’ Race, 440 yards.—For men belonging to the ships in harbor. Entrance, Is. First prize, £2 ; second, £l. 21. Scotch Reel.—Entrance, 2s. fid. 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. Gd, 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. 26. Firemen's Race in Uniform, 22C yards.—Entrance, 2s. fis. First prize, £2 ; second, £l. 17. Best Dressed Competitor in any Costume.—Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £2 : second, £l. 28. Consolation Handicap, 100 yards.— Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £5 ; second, £2 ; third, £l. Handicaps will be declared on Friday, 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 tile 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. KERBY, Secretary. N BAND SPORTS at the Basin Reserve 7T on Anniversary Day. lUTT PARISH FETE, TO BE HELD IN The Grounds of Edward Riddiford, Esq., at the Waiwetu, Lower Hutt, ON NE W YEA R’ S DAY, (Tuesday, January 1, 1878.) FANCY STALLS. CHRISTMAS TREE. ATHLETIC SPORTS RURAL GAMES, &c. A Baud will be in attendance. Gates open at 11 o’clock. Admission, including tea, 2». fid. ; childrei under twelve, Is. Luncheon, one shilling extra. Refreshments to be obtained on the ground lONEER LODGE, 1.0.G.T The Members of the above Lodge intend t< ANNUAL TEA & ENTERTAINMENT AT THE BEOHABITE HALL, Courtenay-place, on NEW YEAR’S DAY. Tea and entertainment, Is. fid.; entertain ment only, fid. Tea on the table at 6 o’clock; entertainmeu at 8. B. C. ROBBINS, Sec. to Committee.