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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5536, 24 December 1878, Page 3

ELLINGTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. BASTN RESERVE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1879. Under the Patronage of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR AND TUB MARCHIONESS OP NORITANBT, AND Hl3 WORSHIP THE Mayor. President—G. Ceawfobd, Esq.. Vice-President—T. Buchanan, Esq.. Treasurer—Captain Mclstyke. DIRECTORS : Mr. E. Pearce, J.P. Mr. A. Young „ G. Hunter, M.H.R. „ J. H. Pollock „ G.E.Tolhurst, J.P. „ T. K. McDonald „ J. S. M. Thompson Dr. Diver, J.P. „A. J. McTavish Mr. C. O'Neill, J.P. „ J. Sawers „ E. W. Mills Captain Seller „ J". H. Bethune Mr. J. Drausfield, J.P. „ James Rcid „ R. J. Duncan, J.P. „ B. Greenfield T. MclCenzio Hon. J. Martin, M.L.C. PROGRAMME : 1. Maiden Race, 220 yards. Entrance, 2s. Sd. First prize, £4; second, £l. To start at 12 sharp. 2. Youths' Race, (handicap), 200 yard 3. For Youths under 15. Entrance, Is. Eirst prize, £1; second, 10s. To start, 12.16. 3. Hop, SiEr, and Jump. Entrance, Is. <M. Eirst prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 12.15. 4. Throwing the Hammer (211bs). Entrance, 2s. 6d. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 12.30. 5. New Year's Handicap, 200 yards. Entrance, 35.; acceptance, Is. 6d. First prize, £5; second: £2; third, £l. To start, 12.30, ; 6. Bagpipe Music. Entrance, Ss. First prize, £5; second, £l. To start.l2.3o. 7. Steeple Eace (handicap), 1000 yards. 8 water jumps, 12 hurdles, 4 furze hedges. Entrance, ss. ; acceptance; 2s. 6d. First prize, £5; second, £2. To start, 1.0. 8. Putting the Stone (211 b). Entrance, Is. 6d. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 1.0. 9. New Year's Handicap, 100 yards. Entrance, 35.; acceptance, Is. 6d. 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, 10s. To start, 1.45. 12. Walking Handicap, two miles. Entrance, ss. ; acceptance, 2s. (id. First prize, £7; second, £3; third, £l. To start, 2.0. _ 13. Sword Dance. Entrance, Is. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 2.0. 14; Standing High Jump. Entrance, ls.6d. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 2.15. 15. New Year's Handicap, 440 yards. Entrance, 35.; acceptance, Is. 6d. First priEe £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. I 6d. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 12.45.

is of six Entrance, ss. First prize, £i. To 19. Vaulting with Pole. Entrance, 2a 6d. First prize, £3 ; second, £l. To start, 3.0. trance, 3s. ; acceptance, la. 6d. First m-ize, £5; second, £2; third, '£l. To start, 3.0. 21. Scotch Keel. Entrance, Is. First Prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 3.15. 22. Running High Jump. Entrance, Is. 6d. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 3.30. 23. Stone and Basket Eace, 30 Ston" ntiance, 2s. First prize, £3; second, ; To start, 3.30. 24. Irish Jig. Entrance, Is. First prize, £2; second, £l. To Btart, 3.45. 25. Firemen's Eace, Cin uniform), 220 yards. Entrance, Is. 6d. Eirst 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, ss. Eirst 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, 200 yards, 440 yards, Handicaps; Steeple Race, Walking Handicap, and Hurdle Handicap, on or before Wednesday, the 18th December. Haudicaps will be declared on Monday, the 2Srd 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 r i: 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 third prize, three or no second prize, two or. no first prize. The decisions of the Directors, or whoever they may appoint, suall in all cases of dispute bafiual. ]\o attendance on Competitors will be allowed under any pretence. In the event of the weather proving unfavorable, the Directors Bhall 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, le.; Children, Half-price. ■ J. W. KERBY, mO CABINETMAKERS AND OTHERS. : TENDERS will he received up to Noon of MONDAY, SOth INST., for FittU'gs for Wai. Dawson and Co.'s new premises. Plans and specifications at my office. WM.C. CHATFIELD, Architect. Lambton-quay. CONTRACT FOR SHOP FITTINGS, J GLASS CASES, AND COUNTERS.

TENDERS will be received up to Noon of MONDAY, 30th INST., for Fittings for Wm. Dawson and Co.'s new premises. Plans and specifications at my office. WILLIAM C. CHATEIELD. Architect. Lambton-quay. rp O B U I L D E R, S. Persons wishing to CONTRACT for the ERECTION of a RESIDENCE for the Hon. John Johnston, at about one and a half miles froin the railway station at Takapau, Hawke's Bay, can see plana and specifications at the National 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. TKINGHAM, Architect. Moleswqrth-street. '... WELLINGTON CITY COUNCIL NOTICE TO CARTERS. TENDERS will be received up to Noon of MONDAY, the 30th 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 next. : , Specifications may be seen at the City Surveyor's office. .. CHARLES C; GRAHAM, ■:■•- Town Clerk. nrv E N D E RS WANTED PURCHASE OF TOWN ACRE 1003, At the corner of Adelaide-road and Heraldstreet, perfectly flat, and suitable for cutting up. Terms—One-third cash '■;' balance on mortgage for. two years.':..,',';■ .'.,,.■ Tenders to bo sent: in on'or. before Ist January, 1870, to * !,/'•, , T. KENNEDY MACDONALd" & CO., , s Exchange Land Offices, » ' Grey and Feathorstoa streete.