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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 5846, 24 December 1879, Page 4

Athletic Sports WELLINGTON AND WANGANUI ATHLETIC SPORTS CONTEST. K 0 XING DA Y, FRIDAY, the 2fifh DECEMBER, 1879. In addition to the Eleven Events which will decide the Championship between the two Clubs, the following events will be included in the Programme of the day’s Sports:— OPEN to Members or the Wanganui and Wellington Amateur Athletic Clubs. 12. 220 yards Fiat Race Handicap 13. 880 do do do 11. IGOO do Steeplechase do Open to All Comers, but not members of the above Clubs. 15. 120 yards Flat Race Handicap IS. 600 do do do 17. 2-mile Walking Race do Open to All Comers. 18. Kicking the Football—place kick Open to Bovs under 17, or at School. 19. 100 yards Fiat Race Handicap 20. 410 do do do Two prizes for each of the events from Nos. 12 to 20. Entrance Fee, 2s. fid. each event from 12 to 18. Boys’ Races, Is. 6d. Entries, together with fees and colors, to ba received by Saturday, 13th December, at the Star H otel. Amateur Costumes Strictly Enforced. For further particulars, apply to Hon. Sec., addressed Star Hotel. J. BERRY, Hon. Sec. WELLINGTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. BASIN RESERVE, THURSDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1880. Under the patronage of his Excellency Sir Hercules Robinson and the Hon. Lady Robinson, and his Worship the Mayor. President—G. Crawford, Esq. Vice-President—T. Buchanan, Esq. Treasurer—Captain Mclntyre. Directors ; Messrs. E. Pearce, J.P., G. Hunter, G. E. Tolhurst, J.P., J. S. M. Thompson, A. J. MbTavish, J. Stuart Reid, Captain Sellar, Messrs. J. Dransfield, J.P., A. King, T. McKenzie, A. Young, A. Boardman, W. Christie, Dr. Diver, J.P., Messrs. C. O’Neill, J.P., E. W. Mills, J.P., J. H. Bethune, Jas. Reid, J. Lockie, Hon. J. Martin, M.L.C. PROGRAMME : 1. Maiden Race, 220 yards. Entrance, 2s. 6d. First prize, £3; second, £l. 2. Youths’ Race (Handicap), 200 yards. For youths under 15. Entrance, Is. Eirst prize, £1; second, 10s. 3. Hop, Step, and Jump. Entrance, Is. 6d. First prize, £2; second, £l. 4. Throwing the Hammer (211 b.) Entrance, Is. 6d. First prize, £2; second, £l. 5, Sack Race. Entrance, Is. First prize, £1; second, 10s. 6. Caledonian Champion Handicap, Ist Stage, 100 yards. Entrance, ss. Eirst prize, £5; second, £2; third, £l. 7. Putting the Stone (211bs). Entrance, Is. fid. First prize, £2; second, £l. 8. Highland Fling. Entrance, Is. First prize, £2; second, £l. 9. Three-Legged Race. Youths under 15. Entrance, Is. First prize, £1; second, 10s. 10. Caledonian Champion Handicap, 2nd Stage, 440 yards. Entrance, ss. Eirst prize, £5; second, £2: third, £l. 11. Walking Handicap, twomiles. Entrance, ss. First prize, £5; second, £2; third, £l. 12 Sword Dance. Entrance, Is. First prize, £2; second, £l. 13 Tossing the Caber. Entrance, Is. fid. First prize, £2; second, £l. 14. Hurdle Handicap, 880 yards (8 hurdles). Entrance, ss. Eirst prize, £5; second, £2; third, £l. 15, Wrestling (Cumberland style). Entrance 2s. 6d. First prize, £3; second, £l. 16. Running Long Leap. Entrance, Is. fid. First prize, £2; second, £l. 17. Vaulting with Pole. Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £3; second, £l. 18, Caledonian Champion Handicap, 3rd stage, 880 yards. Entrance, ss. First prize, £5; second, £2; third, £l. 19. Scotch Reel. Entrance, Is. Eirst prize, £2; second. £l. 20. Running High Jump. Entrance, Is.fid. First prize, £2; second, £l. 21. Stone and Basket Race, 30 stones. Entrance, 2s. Eirst prize, £3; second, £l. 22. Irish Jig. Entrance, Is. Eirst prize, £2: second, £l. The Champion Caledonian Handicap. This event wil' be decided at three distances ■ A first prize of £5, and second prize of £2, and a third prize of £l, will be given at each distance. Aggregate prizes of £lO, £4, and £2, will also be given to the highest scorers at the three distances; the scoring to be by points in the following proportion—first in either event 10 points, second 6, third 4. A fee of 10s. fid. will cover the entrance to all three events, but the entrance fee for each single event will be ss. Roles and Regulations. Entries must be made to the Secretary, at the New Zealander Hotel, Manners-street, Wellington, as follows; Maiden Race; 100 yards, 440 yards, 880 yards, Caledonian Champion Handicap; Walking Handicap, and Hurdle Handicap, on or before Friday, the 19th December. Handicaps will be declared on Saturday, 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 will be received unless accompanied 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, shall in all cases of dispute be final. No 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 11 o'clock sharp. A first-class Band will be in attendance. Admission—To the Ground, Is. ; Grand Stand, Is.: Children, half-price. J. W. KERRY, Secretary. Aquatics OP THE COLONY. WELLINGTON ANNUAL REGATTA. To be held on THURSDAY, 22nd JANUARY, 1880. Under the Patronage of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR AND THE HON. LADY ROBINSON. President: His Worship the Mayor. Commodore W. H. Levin, Esq., M.H.B. Vice-Commodore : Captain Rose, Manager N.Z.S. Company. PROGRAMME : 1. Third-class Yacht Race (for all comers). —Length of keel not to exceed 20 feet ; distance, 10 miles ; entrance, 10s. fid. 2. Four-oared Outrigger Race. —Distance, 3 miles ; entrance, £2 2s. 3. First-class Yacht Race.—Distance, 20 miles ; entrance, £3 3s. 4. Ships’ Gig Race.—Distance, 2 miles; entrance, £1 Is. 5. Coasters’ Race (vessels over 40 tons) —Distance, 20 miles; entrance, £2 2s. 6. Junior Four-oared Outrigger Race.—Distance, 2 miles ; entrance, £1 Is. 7. Whaleboat Race.—Distance, 3 miles ; circular course, to be steered with bona fide steer-oar ; entrance, £1 11s. fid. S. Second-class Coasters’ Race (40 tons and under). —Distance, 20 miles ; entrance, £1 Is. 9. Volunteer Whaleboat Race.—Distance, 3 miles ; circular course ; to be steered with bona fide steer-oar ; entrance, £1 Is. 10. Second-class Yacht Race. —Distance, 10 miles ; entrance, £1 Is. 11. Four-oared In-rigged Gig Race.—Distance, 3 miles ; entrance, £1 Is. _ 12. Ships’ Boats Sailing Race.—Distance, 10 miles ; entrance, 10s. fid. 13. ‘Scullers’ Base.—Distance, !(,- miles ; entrance, 10s. fid. 14. Junior Scullers’’Race.—Distance, 14 miles; entrance, 10s. fid. Time of sailing, amount of prizes, and all other particulars, will be codified in future advertisement. W B. WATERS, Hon, Sec.