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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 4 December 1880, Page 1

NOTICES THE UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' FIRST GRAND ANNUAL . PICNIC AND SPORTS WILL B<£ HELP AT ELDERSLIE, (The Estate having been kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee by John Reid, Esq., for that purpose,) ON MONDAY, the 27TH DECEMBER. COMMITTBB : Messra. A. Weir (chairman), R. Blair, Q> Brownlea, H. Benson, W. Con per, W, H. Ciledhill, J. Jenn : nu;B f C. S. Jones, R. D. Kelly, W. H. Kelly, R. J. Keys, T. Laurin, G. Maud, H. Rownell, P. Saunders, and R. Smart. Secretary : Mr. G. Brownies. Treasurer : Mr. R. J. 'Keys. Haedicapper : Mr. R. L. Rule (hon. sec. to Oamaru Cale« donian Society). Starter: Mr. J. Jennings. Judges: Messrs. Blair, Gledhill, Kawson, and Smart.

THE FULL RIFLES' B&ND t Has been engaged, and will perform anumber of o±era'ie0 ± era'ie Selections, Fantasias, Dance Music, &c. PROGRAMME: 1. Maiden Race, 100 yards, open to all who have never won a race.—First prize, £l.j second, 7a 6d. Entrance) 2s 6d. 2. Ego and Plate Race, 270 yards.— First prize, 12s 6d; second, 7s 6d ; third, 5.". Entrance, Is. 3. Boy's Handicap, 100 yards, for boys : under 16 year*. —First prize, 10s; second, ss. Entrance, In. 4. Friendly Societies' Cup, value £8 8s (to which is added 10s each for winners of distances) a handicap of three distances, viz. : 100, 220, and'44o yards ; to be decided by points, as follows: First in a distance, 5; second, 5 ; third, 2. No Tiination, ss; acceptance, 2s 6d. First distance, 100 yards. 5. Greasy Pig.—Entrance, Is. 6. Long Jump.—First prize, 12b 6d ; second, 7s 6d. Entrance, 2alid. 7. Friendly Cop.—Second distance, 220 yards. . 8. Women's Race, 100 yards.—Priie, box

of Tea. ~ , : 9. Societies' Competition (handicap), 220 yards, open only to membea of . the different Societies taking part.—First prize, Mr. Cellar's , i up-; second, ; a valuibld Clock ; third, an. albiinu . Entrance. 2s 6d. 10. Girls' Handicap, for girls under 16 years.—First prize, a handsome Workbox ; second, Girl's Writing-desk. lh Friendly Societies' Cor.—Thirddia- ' tance, 440 yards. 12. Whbkl-b arrow Rack, 100 yardf.:— First prize, 10s ; second, ss. Entrance, la. 13. Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 ynrdß, eight. 3£g hurdles.—First Prize, £1 10a ; second, 15s. Entrance, 3s. 14. Running Hop, Ptkp, and Jump.—■ First priza, 12s 6d; second, 7s 6d. Entrance, 2s 6d. 15. Old Men's Rack, 100 ya ds.— Prize, bag of Sugar. 16. Walking Handicap, one mile.—First

prize, £1 ; second, 103. Entrance, 2s 6d. . ■ 17. Off:ceks' Race (in Regalia), 100 yard». —First prize, a Silver Watch ; second, a handsome Clock ; third, a volume of Moore's Poem l !. Entrance, 2s 6d.. 18. Sack Race (with masks), 100 yads.— First i rize, 10s ; second, 6a ; third, 2s 6'l. Ent ance, Is. 19. Coi*soLAT;oN Handicap, 100 yarde, open to all beaten competitors.—First prize, 15s ; second, 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d. . .' : PPKCIAXi PRIZES.

Mb. T. Sei.lar, Watchmaker, has given a Silver Oup for first prize in Societies' Competition. Mr. E. Rple bas given a handeome Mecscliaum Pipe, for second Ecorer in Societies' Cup Handicap. t ' Mb. M. Taylor, Fairdresaer, has given •a beautiful Album, as an additional first prize in the Walking Handicap. Mk. J. Bui lkid ha 3 given a Lady's Costume, for the Women's Race. . Messrs. and Cottrell have given a Cricket Bat, for the Boy'a Race.

N".B. —AU the events, excepting the Societies' Competition and Officers' Race, are opea to all cowers. Entries for the Friendly Societies' Cup, Societies' Competition, Handicap Hurdles, and Walking Handicap, close on FRIDAY, 17th DECEMBER. Handicaps declared on TUESDAY, 21s!-. Acceptance for the Cup, THURSDAY, 23rd. Entries for all other eyents may be made wish the Secretary up to dsy of Sporta. Three entries or no first prize ; five, or no second. In all cases the Judges' decision to be final. asr SPECIAL TRAINS "©* Will leave Oamaru for the Ground at 9 a.m., 11.5 a.m.. and 1 p.m.; returning at 4 p.m. 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. Railway Tickets (including admission to Ground), 2s 6d. Children under 12 years, half-price. (By order.) G. BROWNLEE, 46 Secretary,

CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. CHRISTMAS DAY, 1880. Kakanui Handicap, £l2 12a : 100 yds, 220 yds, and 440 yds—Nomination, 4s ; acceptance, 3s 6d. Hurdle Handicap, £3 10s : 150 ydß and 300 yds—Nomination, 2s ; acceptance, Is 6(1, £3O Other Sports, £3O Nominations for above Handicaps to be sent to the Secretary not later than 8 p.m. on Saturday, 18th December; acceptance, 10 a.m. on 25th December. For full particulars see posters.

THE OAMARU RIFLES' BAN Has been engaged, and will play a choioa Eelecfcion of mnsio throughout the day. Tenders will be received by the Secretary up to 8 p.m. on 18bh December, for the following Privileges, viz. : Publican's Booth, Refreshment Booth, and Gates. JOHN A. ALGIE, 41

JP H. TOWNSEND Bega to intimate to the publio thai! he has taken over the business lately oar* ried on by Mr. W. Anderson, and is prepared to supply COALS and WOOD at the oweafc current rates for. Cash. All orders ft at his Store, Tyne-street, or the COAL YARD, COQUET-STREET, Will rectire his immediate atteatioa, 552