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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5248, 18 January 1878, Page 1

Amusements gT. GEORGE'S HALE. Manager Mr. E. W. Cary. Grand Repetition of the Sterling Comedy A MISTAKE. A MISTAKE. A MISTAKE. RECEIVED EAST NIGHT WITH SHOUTS OE LAUGHTER. TO-NIGHT ! TO-NIGHT ! ! MISS JENNIE NVE. MISS ADEEAIDE STONEHAM, MISS KATE VERNON, MR. HARRY STONEHAM, MR. E. LOVE, MR. WILLIAMS, And others. TO-MORROW NIGHT, G REAT BILL. Admission — Chairs, 35.; Second, 25.; Gallery, Is. OE THE COLONY WELLINGTON ANNUAL REGATTA, To be held on TUESDAY, 22nd JANUARY, 1878. Under the Patronage of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR And the MARCHIONESS OP NORMANBY. President, his Worship the Mayor ; Commodore, G. Hunter, Esq., M.H.R.; Vice-Commo-dore, Thomas Buchanan, Esq. Programme. 1. Open Boat Sailing Race.—For all comers. Distance, ten miles ; entrance, 10s. 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, NewZealand 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, los. 6d. 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 11.40 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. I’our-oared Inrigged Gig Race.—Distance, three miles ; entrance, £1 Is. First prize, cup and £ls ; second prize, £5. To start at .2.40 p.m. 10. Junior Pair-oared Gig Race.—Distance, two miles ; entrance, 10s. fid. 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. fid. 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. fid. 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. fid. 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. Eutriea will close on Thursday evening, the 17th iust., at the Pier Hotel, at 8 p.m Post entries will be received,up to 10 a.m. on the day of the Regatta for boats not in port on the 17til instant ouly. CHAS. H. ELLABY, Hon. Secretary. QEANh RECHABITE GALA ANNIVERSARY DAY, JANUARY 22, AT THE BASIN RESERVE. Enjoyment for Everybody, Young or Old, Rich or Poor. Foot Roces, Hurdle Races, Frog Races, 3tone-aml-Basket Races, Sack Races, Threelegged Races, Wheelbarrow Races, Water Races, Jingliug Matches, Catching Greasy Pig, Climbing "Greasy Pole, Archery, Lawn Tennis, 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 RIFLE BAND has been engaged. PRIZES ! PRIZES ! PRIZES ! One Quarter-Acre of Land in the Township of Woodville. Sewing Machines Silk Dress Albums Electric Telegraph Model Electro-plated Tea and Coffee Services Pictures &e„ &c., &c., &c. Tickets ONE SHILLING each; ELEVEN for TEN SHILLINGS. One Ticket will admit two children under 12. Admission to Grand Stand, ONE SHfLLIbG CAM!. Every purchaser of a T<cket. is entitled, not only to admission into the -round, but also a chance in the At" Tnimi for the above prizes. Evervbmly has a chance. Somebooy must win the quarter-acre of laud for a shilling. A. W. BROWN, Beehive Store, Hon. Secretary. N NIV E K SAKY NIGH T, 22nd JANUARY, 1878. A SELECT BALL AND SOIREE will be held in the ARCADE, Manners-street, on the above date, under the patronage of HIS WORSHIP THE MAYOR And most of the principal citizens of Wellington. Music by Professor W. H. Spiller’s Quadrille Baud. Admission;—Double Ticket, Bs. fid. ; Extra Lady, 3a. fid. (including refreshments). Tickets may bo had at the Arcade, and of most of the principal shopkeepers in Wellington. The gallery will he reserved for .visitors. Admission, Is. OXT O N PUBLIC HALL.—NOW OPEN. Auditorium, 30 xSO feet; stage, 20 x 30 feet; height, 20 feet. Dressing-rooms on either side of stage. Capable of seating 500 people. Address—Secretary.