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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 6 December 1880, Page 1

l\r:NbTiOES : :'\-S:;^, IS" ■: ■ '.■ nlluK'* THE UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' FIRST GRAND ANNUAL PICNIC AND SPOBTS WILL BtC HKLD .AT E.LpKRSiI^.,; (The Estate having" bfcenkindly placed at the disposal of th e Committee by John Reid, Esq., for that .purpose,) •• ON MONDAY, the 27TH DECEMBEBj , ' Cotalinvitii: f Mesßrn. A. Weir (chairman), Ri Blair, G. > ' :! H. Benson, W. Con per.: W» "" '• H. Gledh'll, i; S. Jonesi r"* '~B. D. Kelly, W. H, Kelly, R. ►.-< Laurrn, G. Maud, H, Row>iell, P» „ „ Saunders, and R. Smart. SECRETARY : Mr. G. Brownlee. Treasurer : Mr. R. J. Keys. „ Hah dicappbr ; R. L. Rule (hon. see. to Oamaru Caledonian Society). Starter: Mr. J. Jennings. Judges: Messrs. Blair, Gledhill, Fawson, sad Smart, THE F&EL RIFLES* BAND J Has been engaged, and willperform a number of Operatic Selections, Fantatiae, , t> , j v- jjDance Music, &e. ; - , |PROGRAMME : 1. Maiden Raoe, 100 yards, open to all who have never won a race.—First prize, £1; seconl, 7s 6d. Entrance. 2s 6d. 2. Egg and Plats Race, 220 yard*,™. First prize, 12s 6d; second, 7» (M | thirdj-5?. Fn trance, Is. 3. Boy's Handicap, 100 yards, for boys under 16 jeart. —.First prize, 10a | second, sf>. Eatranca, Is, 4. Friendly Societies' Cup, value £8 8» (to which is added 10s each for winners of distances). a handicap "Of'three distances, viz. : 100, 220, and 440 yards ; to be decided by points, as follows: First in a distance, 5; second, 3';' third, 2 Nomination; sa; acceptance, 2s 6d. First dintance, 100 yards. 5. Gkka>-t Pf\ —Entrance, Is. 6. Long Jump.—First prize, 12a 6d; second, 7s 6d. Entrance, 2s gdj l 7. Friendly —Second dis» tance, 220 yards. ' ' 1 8. Womks's Race, 100 yards,—Pme.box of Tea. 9. Societies' Competition (handicap ),122Q yards, open only to motribers' of tho different Societies talcing part.—Pint prize, Mr, Cellar's Cup'; second,' a valuable Clock ; third,' an album. Entrance, 2s 6d. ' 1 10. Girls' Handicap, for girls under 16 years.—First prize, a handsome Wofk f box ; second, Girl's Writing-desft, 11. Friendly Societies' tance, 440 yards. 12. Wheel-barrow Race, 100 yard*,—> First prize, 10a; second, 6s, Entrance, la--13.; Handicap. Hurdle Race. 440 yards, eight 3f d hurdles,—First Prize, £1 10s; Becond, 16s, Entrance, Bs. : ' 14. Running Hop, Stkp, and Jump.—. First priz% 12s 6d; second, 7s 6d. Entrance, 2s 6d. 16.: O LD Men's Race, 100 ya: da. —Prise, bag ot Sugar. 16. Walking. Handicap, one milo. —Firsi . oftnond. 10a. Entrance. Si 17. Officers' Race (in Regalia), 100 yards. —First prize, a Silver Watch; second, a handsome Clock; third, a volume of Moore's Poem*. Entrance, 2s 6d. 18. Sack Race (with misks), 100 yaids.— First irize, 10s; second, 6s; third, 28 6d. Ent auce, Is. 19. Consolation Handicap, 100 yards, open to all beaten competitors.—Jfirat prize, 15s; second, 10s. 2s 6d. SPECIAL PRIZES. Mr. T. Sei.lar, Watchmaker, has given a Silver Cup for first prize in Sooietieq' Competition. Mr. R. L. RrLE baa given a handaomo Meerschaum Pipe, for second highest Bcorer in Societies' Clip Handicap. Mr. M. Taylor, Hairdresser, baa given a beautiful Album, as an additional first prize in the Walking Handicap. Mr. M. Taylor has also given a handsome Workbox for second highest scorer in Societies' Cup Handicap; Mr. J. Builbid has given a Lady's Costume, for the Women's Race. Messrs. Ronayne and Cottbell havo given a Cricket Bat, for the Boy's Race. N.B. All the event?, excepting tha Societies' Competition and Officers' Race, are open to all comers. Entries for the Friendly Societies' Cup, Societies' .Competition, Handicap Hurdles, and Walkiag Handicap, close on FRIDAY, 17th DECEMBEft. Handicaps deolared on TUESDAY, 21st. Acceptance for the Cup, THURSDAY, 23rd. Entries for all other events may ba made with the Secretary up to day of Sports. Three entries or no first prize ; five, or no second. In all cases the Judges' decision to be final. JBSS" SPECIAL TRAINS Will leave Oamaru for tho Ground at 9 a.m., 11.5 a.m., and 1 p.m.; returning at 4 p.m.. 6 p.m.j and 7 p.m. Railway Tickets (including admission to Ground), 2s 6d. Children under 12 years, half-price. (By order.) G. BROWNLEE,. 46 Secretory.

AKANUI CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. CHRISTMAS DAY, 1880. Kakanui Handicap, £l2 12a : 100 yds, 220 yds, and 440 yds—Nomination, 4s ; acceptance, 3a 6d. Hurdle Handicap, £3 10s: 150 y<?B and 300 yda—Nomination, 2a ; ao« ceptance, Is 6d. £3O Other Sports. £3O Nominations for above Handicap! 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' BAND Has been engaged, and will play a ohoioe selection of music throughout the day. Tenders will be received by the Secretary up to 8 p.m. on 18th December, for th« following Privileges, viz. : Publican's Booth, Refreshment Booth, and Gates. JOHN A. ALGIE, 41 Hon. S«o.

JP H. TOWNSEND Begs to intimate to the pablio that he has taken over the business lately car» ried on by Mr. W. Anderson, and is pre. pared to snpply GOALS and WOOD at th» owest current rates for Cash. All orders ft at hia : Store, the COAL YAKD, COQUET-STREET, Will receive his immediate Attention* 662