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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5246, 16 January 1878, Page 1

Amusements T. G E 0 E G E’S HALL. TO-NIGHT TO-NIGHT Ecrarth of the Series of POPULAR CONCERTS POPULAR CONCERTS POPULAR CONCERTS T O-M ORROW NIGHT, Grand Btnefit of MISS JENNIE NY E. GRAND DOUBLE BILL, Commencing with the Sparkling Comedy A MISTAKE. Mrs. Wyndham ... ... ... Miss Nye Pollowed by a MUSICAL MELANGE. Concluding with the Burlesque Extravaganza CONRAD AND MEDORA. Tickets Everywhere. gT. GEORGE’S HALL. THURSDAY EVENING, JANUARY 17. GRAND COMBINATION FOR THE BENEFIT OF MISS JENNIE NYE. Observe ! The Galaxy of Talent! ! The following popular artists have volunteered their valuable services : Mrs. Stoneham, Miss Adelaide Stoneham, Mr. H. Stoneham, Mr. Tom Margetts, Mr. R. W. Cary, Mr. J. P. Hydes, J. Howe, and the City Rifle Volunteer Band. Commencing with an Elegant Comedy, entitled, THE MISTAKE, A MUSICAL MELANGE. Concluding with the glorious Burlesque of CONRAD AND MEDORA. Conrad, Miss A. Stoneham ; Medora, Miss Jennie Nye ; supported by all the members of the company. Mrs. Palmer, pianist. OF THE COLONY WELLINGTON ANNUAL REGATTA, To be held on TUESDAY, 22nd JANUARY, 1878. Under the Patronage of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR And the MARCHIONESS OF NORMANBY. President, his Worship the Mayor ; Commodore, G. Hunter, Esq., M.H.R.; Vics-Oommo-dore, Thomas Buchanan, Esq. Programme. 1. Open Boat Sailing Race.—For all comers. Distance, ten miles ; entrance, 10a. 6d. First prize, cup and £7 ; second prize, £5. To start at 10 a.m. 2. Junior Four-oared Inrigged Gig Race. — Distance, two miles ; entries, 10s. 6d, First prize, £5; second prize, £3. To start at 10.20 a.m. 3. Four-oared Outrigger Race. Distance, three miles ; entrance, £2 2s. First prize, cup and £25 ; second prize, £lO. To start at 10.40 a.m. 4. First-class Yacht Race.—Distance, twenty miles ; entrance, £2 2s. First prize, New Zealand Shipping Company's cup and £25; second prize, £lO (if four boats start, otherwise only £5.) To start at 11 a.m. 5. Junior Four-oared Outrigger Race.—Distance, two miles; entrance, 10s. 6J. First’ prize, £lO ; second prize, £3. To start at 11.20 a.m. 6. Coasters Race.—Distance, twenty miles ; entrance, £2 2s. First prize, Shaw, Savill, and Co.’s cup and £25 ; second prize, £lO. To start at 11. J 0 a.m. 7. Whaleboat Race.—Distance, three miles ; circular course, to be steered with bona fide steer-oar ; entrance, £1 Is. First prize, cup and £ls ; second prize, £5. To start at 12 noon. 8. Second class Yacht Race.—Distance, ten miles ; entrance, £1 Is. First prize, cup and £lO ; second prize, £5. To start at 12.20 p.m. 9. Four-oared Inrigged Gig Race.—Distance, three miles ; entrance, £1 Is. First prize, cup and £ls ; second prize, £5. To start at 12.40 p.m. 10. Junior Pair-oared Gig Race.—Distance, two miles ; entrance, 10s. 3d. First prize, £5 ; second prize, £2. To start at 1 p.m. 11. Senior Pair-oared Gig Race.—Distance, two miles ; entrance, £1 Is. First prize, two cups and £4 ; second prize, £2. To start at 1.30 p.m. 12. Scullers’ Race.—Distance, one and a half miles; entrance, 10s. 6d. First prize, cup and £5 ; second prize, £l. To start at 2 p.m. 13. Maiden Four-oared Inrigged Gig Race.— Distance, two miles ; entrance, 10s. 6d. First prize, £7 10s.; second prize, £2 10s. To start at 2.20 p.m. 14. Volunteer Whaleboat Race.—Distance, three miles, circular course, to be steered with bona fide steer-oar ; entrance, £1 Is. First prize, £7 ; second prize, £3. To start at 2.40 p.m. 15. Ships’ Gig Race.—Distance, two miles ; entrance, 10s. Cd. ' First prize, cup and £5 ; second prize, £3. To start at 3 p.m. Greasy Pole, Duck Hunt, and Tub Races. Rules and plans of the various courses can be obtained from the undersigned on and after Monday, the 14th instant. Entries will close on Thursday evening, the 17th iust., at the Pier Hotel, at 8 p.m Post entries will he received up to 10 a.m. on the day of the Regatta for boats not in port on the 17th instant only. CHAS. H. ELLABY, Hon. Secretary. VNRAND RECHABITE GALA ANNIVERSARY DAY, JANUARY 22, AT THE BASIN RESERVE. Enjoyment for Everybody, Young or Old, Rich or Poor. Foot Roces, Hurdle Races, Frog Paces, Stone-and-Baskct Paces, back Eacos, Threelegged Paces, Wheelbarrow Races, Water Races, Jingling Matches, Catching Greasy Pig, Climbing 'Greasy Pole, Archery, Lawn Tenuis, Swings, and many other amusements for children. All post entries, for which liberal prizes will be given immediately on completion of each contest. The full strength of the CITY RIFIE BAND been engaged. PRIZES 1 PRIZES! PRIZES ! ! Quarter-Acre of Land in the Township of Woodvillej Sewing Machines Silk Dress Albums Electric Telegraph Model Electro-plated Tea and Coffee Services Pictures &c., Ac., &c., &o. ■Tickets ONE SHILLING each; ELEVEN for TEN SHILLINGS. One Ticket will admit two children under 12. Admission to Grandstand, ONE SHILLING CASH. Every purchaser of a Ticket is entitled, not only to admission into the ground, but also a chance in the Art Union for the above prizes. Everybody has a chance. Somebody must win the quarter-acre of land for a shilling. A. W. BROWN, Beehive Store, Hon. Secretary. 10 XT ON PUBLIC HALL.—NOW OPEN. Luditorium, 30 xSO feet; stage, 20 x 30 ;; height, 20 feet. Dressing-rooms on ler side of stage. Capable of seating 500 pie. Address —Secretary.