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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 20 December 1880, Page 1

THE UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' FIRST GRAND ANNUAL PICNIC AND SPORTS WILL BK HELD AT ELDERSLIE, (The Estate having been kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee by John Reid, Esq., for that purpose,) ON MONDAY, thb 27 TH DECEMBER. COMMITTEE : Messrs. A. Weir (chairman), R. Blair, Q. Brownlee, H. Benson, W. Coupor, W. H. Klerihill, J. Jennings, C. S. Jonoa, B. D. Kelly, W. H. Kelly, R. J K«ja, T. Laurin, G. Maud, H, Rowsell, P. Saunders, and R. Smart. ShCttETAKY ; Mr. G, Brownie \ Treasurer : Mr. R. J. Keys. HAK DICAPI'ER: Mr. R, L. Rule (hon. sec. to Oamaru Caledonian Society). t-TARTER : Mr. J. Jennings. Judges; Messrs. Blair, Glcdhill, Rawson, and Smart. THE FULL RIFLES' BAND 1 Has been engaged, nn& will perform a number of Operatic Selections, Fautniiaa, Dance Music, 40. PROGRAMME : 1. Maiden Race, 100 yards, op<ui ie all who have never Won a raco.—Firat prize, £L; second, 7s (id. Entratioa, 2s 6d. 2. Egg and Plate Race, 223 yards,— Firat prize, 12s fld; second, 7» (U J third, ss. Entrance, Is. 3. Boy's Handicap, 100 yards, for liojra under 16 years.—First priz«, 19a j second, ss. Entrance, I*. 4. Friendly SocrsTißu' Cur, vain# £8 |i (to which is added 10s each for winnem of distances), a handicap of three distances, viz. : 100, 220, and 446 yards j to be decided by points, as follows >— First in a distance, 5; second, S j third, 2 Nomination, ss; acceptanoa, 2a tfd. First diblanco, 100 jards, 5. Grka-y Pio.—Eotrsnce, Is. 6. Ronmng Long Jump.-—F.rst priae, 12h 6d ; second, 7s 6d. Entrance, 2< (id. 7. Friendly societies' Cop. —Second (lis* tanc-e, 220 yards. 8. Women's Race, 100 yards.—Prize, b«x of Tea. 9. Societies' Comprtition (hanciioapl 38# yards, open only to membem of the different Societies taking part.—Firat prize, Mr. Seller's Cnp; aeeend, a valuable Clock.; third, aa. album, trance, 2s 6d. 10. Girls' Handicap, for girls under years.—First prize, a handsome Work;, box ; second, Girl's Writing-dealt, 11. Friendly Societies' Cop.—ThU'i distance, 440 yards. 12. Wheel-barrow Race, 100 yard*,— First prize, 10s; second, ss, Jtntr&ace, Is. 13. Handicap Hurdlk Rack, 440 yards, eight 3ft hurdles.—First Prize, £l' 10a j second, 15s. Entrance, 3s. 1 14. Running Hop, Stkp, anb Jump,— First priz% 12s 6d; second, 7* M. Entrance, 2s 6d. 15. Old Men's Race, 100 yard*. —Prlae, bag of Sugar. 16. Walking Handicap, one mile.—Fuwt prize, £1 ; second, 10s. Entrance, St 6d. 17. Officers' Race (in Regalia), 100 yard*. —First prize, a Silver Watch; seoo»d f a handsome Clock ; third, a volume ef Moore's Poems. Entrance, 2s 6d. 18. Sack Race (with masks), 100 ya>dg.— First vrize, 10s; second, 6a; third, $1 6tl. Entrance, Is. 19. Consolation Handicap, I.OQ yarda, open to all beaten competitors.—First prize, 15s ; second, 10s. Entrant, 6d. SPECIAL PRIZES, Mr. T. Sei.lar, Watchmaker, has glran a Silver Cup for first prize in Societies* Competition. Mr. R. L. Rule has given a hand Mm* Meerschaum Pipe, for seoond highest scorer in Socisties' Cup Handicap. Mr. M. Taylor, Hairdresser, has given a beautiful Albunt), as an additional - first prize in the Walking Handicap, Mr. M. Tat lor has also given a hand«*ra« Workbox for second highest fcom i» Societies' Cup Handicap. Mb. J. Bulleid has given a Lady's Cvtume, for the Women's Race. Messrs. Ronayne and Cottrzll have given a Cricket Bat, for the Race. N.B. All the events, excepting the Societies' Competition and Officers' Race, are open to all comers. Entries for the Friendly Societies' Cay, Societies' Competition, Handicap Hnrdlai, and Walking Handicap, clo»e on FRIDAY, 17th DECEMBER. Handicaps declared en TUESDAY, 21st. Acceptance for the Cup, THURSDAY, 23rd. Entries for all other events may be made with the Secretary up to day of Sperfca, Three entries or no first prize ; firo, ef do second. In all oases the Judges' dooiaio* to be final. JBST SPECIAL TRAINS "©« Will leave Oamaru for the Grotind at 9 a.m., 11.5 a.m., and 1 p.m.; returning at 4 p.m., 6 p.m., aud 7 p.m. Railway Tickets (including admiwie* be Ground), 2s Gd. Children under 12 years, half-price. (By order.) G. BROWNLKB, 46 SeoroUry. J£AKANUI CALEDONIAN SOCIETY CHRISTMAS DAY, 1880. Kakanui Handicap, £l2 12* 100 yds, 220 yds, and 440 yds—NomlnatieH, 4s; acceptance, 3s ;6d« j Hurdle Handicap, £3 10s : 150 yds and 300 yds—Nomination, 2« ; ao ceptauce, Is.Gd. £3O Other Sports, £39. Nominations for above? Handioaps to be sent to the Secretary not later than 8 p.m. on Saturday, 18th December; aoeeptanoe, 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 musio throughout the day. Tenders will bo received by tho Seoretary up to 8 p.m. on 18th Decembor, for the following Privileges, viz. : Publioaa'e Booth, Refreshment Booth, and Gatea. JOHN A. ALGIE, 41 Hon* See, ASSOCIATED NEWS & ADVERTIBIBTG BUREAU, AUCKLAND. W. BARTLEET LANGBRIDGE, Manager. X IBERAL ARRANGEMENTS made for insertion of Advertisements in Oolo« niftl Newspapers,