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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 9 December 1880, Page 1

NOTICES THE UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' FIRST GRAND ANNUAL lONIC AND SPORTS WILL EE BULX> AT ELDERSLIE, {The Estate having been kindly plaoed at the disposal of the Committee by John Reid, Esq., for that purpose,). ON MONDAY, the 27TH • DECEMBER. COMMITTEE : ' Messrs. A. Weir (chairman), K. Blair; G. Brown]ee, H. JBenson, W. Couper, Wi H. Gledhill, J. Jennings, C. S. Jonea, R, D. Kelly, W. H. Kelly, R. J. Keys, T. Laurin, G. Maud, R, Rowaellj P. Saunders, and R. Smart. Skcretaxy : Mr. G.- BroWnlee. Treasurer : Mr. R. J., Iteys. HANDICAPPBR : Mr. R, L. Rule (hon. sec. to Oamaru Calo- , doniah Society). 'Starter Mr. J. : Jennfnga! Judges ': Messrs. Blair, Gledhill, Rawsoto, and .Smart, THE FULL RIFLES' B&ND l ! Has been engaged, and will perform a number of Operatic Selections, Fantasias, Dance Music, &o. PROGRAMME: 1. Maiden Race,' 100 yards, open to all who have never won a prize, £1; second, 7s 6d. Eutrauco, 28,6 d. 2. Egg and Plate Race, 220 yards.— First prize, 12s 6d ; second, 7s tii; third, ss. Entrance, Is. 3. Boy's Handicap, 100 yards, f»r boyg under 16 jearn.—■ First prize, 10b ; second, ss. Entrance, Is. . .'.u' 4. Friendly Societies' Coy, value £8 84 (towhioh is added 10s each for winners' of distances), a handicap of three dis« tances, viz. : 100, 220, and 440 yards ; to be decided by points, as follows j First in a distance, s;second;'4; third, 2. Nomination, Cs; acceptance, 2a 6d» First distauce, 100 yards. ; ..." 5. Grea»t Pig.—Entrance, Is. ■ ■ 6. Rcnsing Long Jump.—First prize, 12s 6d ; second, 7s 6d. Entrance, 2s Vd, 7. Friendly Societies' Cup. Suoond dis-tance-220yards. • •: i'i 8. Women's Race, 100 yards.—Prise, box of Tea. 9. Societies' Competition (handicap), 220 yards, open only to members «f the different Societies taking part.—First prize, Mr. Cellar's Op; ssc»nd, a valuable Clock ; third, an albam. Bptrance, 2s 6d. 10. Girls' Handicap, for girls uadar 16 vears.—First priza, a handsome Work* box ; second, Qirl's Writing-desk. 11. Friendly Societies' Cup.—Third dis* tance, 440 yards. 12. Wheel-barrow Race, 100 yards,First prize, 10s; second, 6s. Entrance, Is. 13. Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards, eight 3ft hurdles.—First Prize, £1 10a j second, 15s. Entrance, 3s. 14. Running Hop, Stbp, ahd Jump,— First priz), 12s fid; second, 7s 64. Entrance, 2s 6d. 15. Old Men's, Race, 100 yards, Prize, bag of Sugar. 16. Walking Handicap, one mile.—Firat

prize, £1 ; second, • 10a. Entranoe, 2s 6d. 17. Officers' Race (in Regalia), 100 yards. —First prize, a Silver Watch ; Beoond, a handsome Clock ; third, a volume of Moore's Poem l ). Entrance, 2a Cd. 18. Sack Race (with masks), 100 yards.— first vrize, 10s; second, 6s; third, 2s 6d. Ent-ance, Is.' 19. Consolation Handicap, 100 yards, open to all beaten competitors.—First prize, 15s ; second, 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d. i .i SPECIAL PRTZES. Me. T. Sellar, Watchmaker, has given a Silver Cup for first prize in Sooietiea' Competition. . ' > ' : Mr. R. L. Rule has given a handsome Meerschaum Pipe, for socond highest scorer in Societies' Cup Handicap, Me. M. Taylor, Hairdresser, has given a beautiful Album, as an additional first prize in the Walking Handicap, Mr. M. Taylor has also given a handsomo Workbox for second higheßt ccorsr in Societies'-Cup Handicap. Mr. J. Bullkid has given a Lady's tume, for the Women's Race. Messrs. Ronaynb and Coitrell 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, cloee on FRIDAY, 17th DECEMBER. Handicaps declared on TUESDAY, 21st. Acceptance for the Cup, THURSDAY, 23rd. ./•: Entries for all other events may bo mado with the Secretary up to day of Sports. Three entries or no first prize ; five, or no second. In all cases the Judges' deoision to be final. SPECIAL TRAINS Will leave Oamaru for the Ground 9 a.m., 11.5 a.m., and 1 p.m.; returning at 4 p.m., 6 p.m., aad 7 p.m. Railway Tickets (including admission to Ground), 2s 6d. Children under 12 years, half-price. (By order.) G. BROWNLKK, 43 Secretary. Jg-AKANUI CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. CHRISTMAS DAY, 1880. Kakanui Handicap, £l2 12s : 100 yds, 230 yds, and 440 yds—Nomination, 4s; acceptance, 3s 6d. Hurdle Handicap, £3 10a : 150 yds and 300 yds—Nomination, 2a ; ae« ceptance, Is 6d. £3O .Other Sports, £3O Nominations for above Handicaps to bo 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 choioe selection of music throughout the day. Tenders will be received by the Seor6tary up to 8 p.m. on 18th Deoember, for the following Privileges, viz. : Publioaa's Booth, Refreshment Booth, and Gates. JOHN A. ALGIB, 41 Hon. See. H . TOWN SEND Begs to intimate to the publio thafi he has taken over the business laioly our* riod on by Mr. W. Anderson, and is pr* pared to supply COALS and WOOD at tha oweßt current rates for Cash, All orders ■it at his Store, Tyne-atreet, or tha COAL YARD* OOQUEt-STfife, Will receive bis imneduto »tteatioD| 662