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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5534, 21 December 1878, Page 3

Athletic Sports ELLINGTON CALEDONIA SOCIETY. BASIN RESERVE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1879. President—G. Cbawfobd, Esq. Mr. E. Pearce, J.P. „ G. Hunter, M.H.R, „ G.E.Tollmrat, J.P. „ J. S. M. Thompson „ A. J. McTavish u J. Sawera Captain Seller Mr.J.DransHeld.J.F. „ R. J. Duncan, J.P. „ T. McKenzie Mr. A. Young „ J. H. Pollock „ T. K. McDonald Dr. Diver, J.P. Mr. C. O'Neill, J.P. „ E. W. Mills „ J. H. Bethune „ James Reid „ R. Greenfield Hon. J. Martin, M.L.C. PROGRAMME : 1. Maiden Race, 220 yards. Entrance, 2s. 6d. First 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, 12.16. 3. Hop, Step, and Jump. Entrance, Is. 6d. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 12.15. 4. Throwing the Hammer (211bs). Entrance, 2s. 66". First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 12.80. 5. New Year's Handicap, 200 yards. Entrance, 35.; acceptance, Is. 6d. First prim, £5; second, £2; third, £l. To start, 12.30. 6. Bagpipe Music. Entrance, os. First prize, £5; second, £l. To start, 12.30. 7. Steept.r "" -~ " "" ' -««~ i 6 water ju trance, ss. , £5; second, £2. 1 8. Putting.the Stone (211 b). Entr Is. 6d. First prize, £2 ; second, £l. start, 1.0. 9. New Year's Handicap, 100 yards. Entrance, 35.; acceptance, Is. 6dV 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. Thbee-Legged Race. Youths under 15. Entrance, Is. First prize, £1 10s.; second, 10s. To start, 1.45. 12. Walking Handicap, two miles. Enance, ss. ; acceptance, 2s. 6d. First prize, 7; second, £3; third, £l. To start, 2.0. 13. Swobd Dance. Entrance, Is. First ize, £2; second, £l. To start, 2.0. 14. Standing High Jump. Entrance, ls.6d. First prize, £2; second, £J. To start, 2.15. 15. New Yeah's Handicap, 410 yards. Entrance, 35.; acceptance, Is. 6d. First prize, £5; second, £2; third, £l. To start, 2.30. 16. Tossing the Caber. Entrance, 2s. 6d. First prize, £3; second, £l. To start, 2.30. 17. Running Long Leap. Entrance, Is. 6d. First prize, £2; Becond, £l. To start, 2.45. 18. Tug of War. Between teams of feix ien. Entrance, ss. First prize, £4. To start, 2.45. 19. Vaulting with Pole. Entrance, 2s. 6d. First prize, £3 ; second, £l. To start, 3.0. 20. Hurdle Handicap, 440 yards. En- ' ranee, 3s. ; acceptance, Is. 6d. 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. 6d. Firstprize, £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. 6d. 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 ; Eecoud, Whip and Spurs. To start, 4.30. 28. Consolation Handicap, 100 yards. Entrance, 2s. First prize, £3; second, £l. To start, 5.0. BULES AND REGULATIONS. Entries must be made to the Secretary, at the New Zealander Hotel, Manners-street, Wellington, as follows : Maiden Race; 100 yards, 200 yards, 440 'ards, Handicaps; Steeple Race, Walking 4"->Tiri?/.*ir» nnd TTfi.nrlirap, on or before ber. Haudicapa will be declared on Monday, the 23rd December, and acceptances will be received up to 9 o'clock, Friday, 27th December. Entries for the remaining events will be 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 rccompanied with the proper fees.

Four competitors to start or no tmra prize, three or no second prize, two or no first prize. The decisions of the Directors, or whoever they may appoint, shall in all cases of dispute be final. JSo attendance on Competitors will be 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. KERBY, . Secretary. pO CABINETMAKERS AND OTHERS. TENDERS will be received up to Noon of MONDAY, 30th INST., for Fittiogs for Wm. Dawson and Co.'s new premises. Plans and specifications at my office. WM. C. CHATFIELD, Architect. Lambton-quay. O BUILDERS. "TENDERS for erecting Five Ten-roomed Dwelling-houses on Fitzherbert • terrace, and the Tinakori-road, will be received at my office, where plans and specifications can be seen, until noon of Monday, December 23rd. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. C. TRINGHAM, Architect. Molesworth-street. O BUILDERS. Persons wishing to CONTRACT for the ERECTION of a RESIDENCE for the Hon. John Johnston, at about one and a half miles 'lway station at Takapau, Hawke's e plans and specifications at the Notional Insurance Company's Office, Napier, and at my office, Wellington, where tenders will be received, until NOON of MONDAY, JANUARY 6. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. C. TRINGHAM, Architect. Molesworth-street. mo BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for Additions to Residence on Wellington-terrace, to close NOON of SATURDAY, 21st INSTANT, at my office, where plans, &c, may be seen up to that date. W. C. CHATFIELD, Architect. Lainbton-quay. ELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL NOTICE TO CARTERS. TENDERS will be received up to Noon of MONDAY, the 80th INST., at the Town Clerk's Office, for the supply of all Horses and Carts, &c, required for the Corporation service for a period of twelve months from Ist of January noxt.Specifications may be seen at the City Surveyor's office. CHARLES C. GRAHAM, Town. Clerk.