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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 8 December 1880, Page 1

NOTICES THE UNITED FRIENDLY; SOCIKTIES* FIRST GRAND ANNUAL , PICNIC AND SPORTS WILT, BU HELD AT ELDERSLIE, (The Estate having been kindly placed *6 the disposal of the Committee by John Reid, Esq., for that purpo:e,) ON MONDAY, THE 27TH DECEMBER. COMMITTBH : Messrs. A. Weir (chairman), R, Blair, G, Brownlee, H Benson, W. Couper, W; H. Oledlrll, J. Jennings, C. S. Jones, R. D. Kelly, W. H. Kelly, R. J. Keys, T. Laurin, G. Maud, H. Rowdell, P, Saunders, and R. Smart. SECRETARY : Mr. G. Brownlee. Treasurer :' Mr. R. J. Keys. Hahdicafpkr: Mr. R. L. Rule (hon. sec. to Oamaru Calo« donian Society). Starter: Mr. J. Jennings Judges: Messrs. Blair, Gledhill, Bawson, and .Smart. THE FULL RIFLES' BAND 1 Has been engaged, nnd will perform a number of Selections, Fantasias, Dance Mnsic, &e. PROGRAMME: 1. Maiden Race, 100 yards, open to all who have never won a race.— First prize, £1; second, 7s Gd. Entrance, 2s b'd. 2. Egg and Plate Race, 220 yard*.— First prize, 12s 6d; second, 7s 6.1 j third, ss. Kntr&nce, Is. 3. BoY's Handicap, 100 yar<\n, for boys under 16 yearn.—-First prize, 10s; second, ss. Entrance, In. 4. Friendly Societiks' Cup, value £8 (to which is added 10b each for winners of distances) a handicap of three distances, viz. : 100, 220, and 440 yards ; to be decided by points, as follows j First in a distance, 5; second, 5 ; third, 2. Nomination, 6s ; fccceptanos, 2s fid. First distance, 100 yards. . . 5. Greasy Pio.—Entrance, Is. 6. Running Long Jump.—First prize, 12a 6d ; second, 7s 6d. Entrance, 2« (id. 7. Friendly Cup. —Seoond dia. tance, 220 yards. _ 8. Women',3 Race,; 100 yards.—Prize, bojc of Tea. 9. Societies' Competition (handicap), 220 yards, open only to members ef the different Societies taking part.—First prize, Mr. Cellar's Cup; second, a valusbla Clock ; third, an album. Entrance, 2s 6tl. 10. Girls' Handicap, for girls under .16 years.—First prize, a handsome Workbox ; second, Girl's Writing-desk. 11. Friendly Societies' Cop.—Third distance, 440 yards. 12. Wheel-barrow Race, 100 yard*.— First prize, 10s ; second, ss. Entrance, Is. 13. Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards, eight 3fc hurdles.—First Prize, £1 10s; second, 15s. Entrance, 3s. 14. Running Hop, Stkp, and Jump.—. Firßt prizi, 12s 6d j second, 7s 64. Entrance, 2a 6d. 15. Old Men's Race, 100 yards.—Prize, bag of Sugar. lfi. Walking Handicap, one mile.—First prize, £1 ; second, 10s. Entranoe, 2a 6d. 17. Officers' Race (in Regalia), 100 yards. —First prize, a Silver Watoh; sooond, a handsome Clock ; third, a volume of Moore's Poem?. Entrance, 2a 6d. 18. Sack Race (with masks)! 100 ya:dn.First vrize, 10s; second, 6s; third, 2a 6d. Entrance, la. 19. Conpolat on Handicap, 100 yards, open to all beaten competitors.—-First prize, 15s; second, 10s. Entrance, 2a 6d. SPECIAL PRIZES. Mh. T. Sellar, Watchmaker, has given a Silver Cup for first prize in Societies' Competition. Mr. R. L. Rule has given a handsome Meerschaum Pipe, for second highest scorer in Societies' Cup Handicap.' ! Mb. M. Taylor, Hairdresser, has given a beautiful Album, ai an additional first prize in the Walking Handicap. Mr. M. Taylor has also given a handsome Workbox for seoond highest ccorar in Societies' Cup Handicap, " Mb. J. Buileid has given a Lady's Co** tume, for the Woman's Race. Messrs. Ronaynb and Cottrell have : given a Cricket Bat, for the Boy's Race. N.B. All the events, excepting the Societies' Competition and Officers' Race, are open to all comers. Entries for the Friendly Societies' Cup, Societies' Competition, Handicap Hurdles, and Walking Handicap, clo»e on FRIDAY, 17th DECEMBER. Handicaps declared on TUESDAY, 21st. Acceptance for the Cup, THURSDAY, 23rd. Entries for all other events may bo made with the Secretaryjup to day of Sports.' Three entries or no first prize ; flve,~ or no second. In all cases the Judge*' deoision to be final. » • , ter 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., &ad 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. Kakanni Handicap, £l2 12s : 100 yds, 220 yds, and 440 yds—Nomination, 4s; acceptance, 3s 6d. Hurdle Handicap, £3 10s : 150 yds and 300 yds—Nomination, 2s ; ae« ceptance,.ls 6d. £3O Other Sports. £3O Nominations for above Handicaps to be sent to the Secretary not later than 8 p.m. on Saturday, 18th December; acceptanoo, 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 mnsic throughout the day. Tenders will be received by the Secretary up to 8 p.m. on ISth December, for the following Privileges, viz. : Publican's Booth, Refreshment Booth, and Gate*. JOHN A. ALGIE, 41 Hon. Seo. H. TOWNSBND Begs to intimate to the pnblio that he haa taken over the business lately car* ried on by Mr. W. Anderson, and is pre* pared to supply COALS and WOOD at the owest current rates for Cash. All ordera ft at hia Store, Tyne-street, or the COAL YARD, COQUET-STREETi ; Will receive his immediate attention, 652