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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5528, 14 December 1878, Page 3

Athletic Sports rp H E SECOND MEETING OF THE WELLINGTON AMATEUR ATHLETIC CLUB Will take place ON THE BASIN RESERVE ON SATURDAY AFTERNOON, 14th DEC-, Commencing at 2 p.m. The Race (and only one) set down, for Competition will be a TWENTY-MILE WALKING RACE, To be walked iu less than four hours. let Prize—A Gold Watch, value 15 guineas. 2nd Prize—A Silver Watoh, value 7 guineas. 3rd Prize—A Gold Chain, value 3 guineas. The Artillery Baud and the German Band will be in attendance. Admission—To Ground and Grand-stand, 25.; Ground only, Is. Children, Half-price. W : ELLINGTON CALEDON lAN SOCIETY. BASIN RESERVE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1879. Under the Patronage of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR, AND THE ■ Marchioness or Nohmanbt, AND Hia Worship the Mayor. President—G. Crawford, Esq. Vice-President—T. Buchanan, Esq. Treasurer—Captain Mclntyre. directors : Mr. E. Pearce, J.P. Mr. A. Young „ G. Hunter, M.H.R. „ J. H. Pollock. „ G. E. Tolhnrst, J.P. „ T. K. McDonald „ J. S. M. Thompson Dr. Diver, J.P. „A. J. McTaviah Mr. C. O’Neill, J.P. ~ J. Sawers „ E. W. Mills Captain Seiler „ J. H. Bethune Mr. J. Dranafield, J.P. „ Jaraes Reid „ B. J. Duncan, J.P. „ B. Greenfield „ T. McKenzie Hon. J. Martin, M.L.O. PROGRAMME : 1. Maiden Race, 220 yards. Entrance, 2s. fid. Wirst prize, £4; second, £l. To start at 12 sharp. 2. Youths’ Race, (handicap), 200 yards. For Youths under 15. Entrance, Is. First prize, £1; second, 10s. To start, 12,10. 3. Hop, Step, and Jump. Entrance, Is. fid. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 12.15. 4. Throwing the Hammer (21Ibs). Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 12.30. 5. New Year’s Handicap, 200 yards. Entrance, 35.; acceptance, Is. fid. First prize, £5; second, £2; third, £l. To start, 12.30. 6. Bagpipe Music. Entrance, ss. First prize, £5; second, £l, To start, 12.30. 7. Steeple Race (handicap), 1000 yards. 6 water jumps, 12 hurdles, 4 furze hedges. Entrance, ss. ; acceptance, 2s. fid. First prize, £5; second, £2. To start, 1.0. 8. Putting the Stone (211 b)- Entrance, Is. fid. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 1.0. 9. New Year’s Handicap, 100 yards. Entrance, 35.; acceptance, Is. fid. First prize, £5; second, £2; third, £l. To start, 1.30. 10. Highland Fling. Entrance, Is. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 1.30. 11. Three-Legged Race. Youths under 15. Entrance, Is, First prize, £1 10s.; second, 10a. To start, 1.45. 12. Walking Handicap, two miles. Entrance, ss. ; acceptance, 2s. fid. First prize, £7; second, £3; third, £l. To start, 2.0. 13. Sword Dance. Entrance, Is. First prize,'£3; second, £lv To start, 2.0. , 14. Standing High Jump. Entrance, ls.fid. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 2.15. 15. New Year’s Handicap, 440 yards. Entrance, 35.; acceptance, Is. fid. First prize, £5; second, £2; third, £l. To start, 2.30. 10. Tossing the Caber. Entrance, 2s fid. First prize, £3; second, £l. To start, 2 30. 17. Running Long Leap. Entrance, Is. fid. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 2.45. 18. Tug op War. Between teams of six men. Entrance, ss. First prize, £4. To start, 2.45. 19. Vaulting with Pole. Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £3 ; second, £l. To start, 3.0. 20. Hurdle Handicap, 440 yards. Entrance, 3s. ; acceptance, Is. fid. First prize, £5; second, £2; third, £l, To start, 3.0. 21. Scotch Reel, Entrance, Is. First Prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 3.15. 22. Running High Jump. Entrance, Is. fid. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 3.30. 23. Stone and Basket Race, 30 Stones. Entrance, 2s. First prize, £3; second, £l. To start, 3.30. 24. Irish Jig. Entrance, Is. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 3.45. 25. Firemen's Race, (in uniform), 220 yards. Entrance, Is. fid. First prize, £2; second, £l. , To start, 4.0. 26. Sailors’ Hornpipe. Entrance, Is. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 4.15. 27. Tilting at the Ring. Entrance, 6s. First prize, Saddle and Bridle ; second. Whip and Spurs. • To start, 4.30. 28. Consolation Handicap, 100 yards. Entrance, 2s. First prize, £3; second, £l. To start, 5.0, RULES AND REGULATIONS. Entries must be made to the Secretary, at the New Zealander Hotel, Manners-street, Wellington, as follows ; Maiden Race; 100 yards, 20l yards, 440 yards, Handicaps; Steeple Race, Walking Handicap, and Hurdle Handicap, on or before Wednesday, the 18th December. Handicaps will be declared on Monday, the 23rd December, and acceptances will be received np to 9 o’clock, Friday, 27th December. Entries for the remaining events will bo received at the Secretary’s Office on the ground on the day of the Sports. The races are open to all, and will be run under the Rules of the Society. Nominators must state colors at time of entry, as well as their Post Office address. The time for receiving entries and acceptances will be strictly adhered to. No nominations or acceptances will be received unless rocorapanied with the' proper fees. Pour competitors to start or no third prize, three or no second prize, two or no first prize. The decisions of the Directors, or whoever they may appoint, shall in ail oases of dispute be final. ' 1 No attendance on Competitors will bo allowed under any pretence. In the event of the weather proving unfavorable, the Directors shall have it in their power to postpone the Sports from day to day. Sports to commence at 12 o’clock sharp. A FIRST-CLASS BAND WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. Admission—To the Ground, Is; Grand Stand, Is.; Children, Half-price. • J. W, KBRBY, Secretary. Public Notices rp ERR AO E SOHO OL. The committee of the Terraco School appeal to the parents of scholars, and the inhabitants of the school district, for contributions toward prizes for tho deserving pupils. Contributions will bo received up to Tuesday next by Messrs. F. O. Cook, J. Burno, E. T. Field, R. B. Gore, A. Lindsay, and W. Baird. ; W. H. WEST, Chairman of Committee. IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE MAGGIE GRAHAM, MASTERTON. All approved claims against the above estate will bo paid after this date on application at tho office of EDWARD PEARCE, Executor to the Estate, Wellington, 10th December, IS7B.