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I SHALL not be rv»ponsible for any debts contracted by uuy of the crew of mv \-.,.. J ..l u ;t1..., ...",. „.':„..„ ..,.,i,.„:,v O. Letuoit, ' Master of Schooner " Olosega." rv, 15. 1878. A PIA ATHLETIC SPORTSUnder the Patronage of Captain Murray, R.N., and Officers of HB.M.S. Sapphire. President: , 0. L. Atkinson, H.N., Lieutenant H.M.B. Bapphire. mfttoe :—Lieutenants Macarthur, and Wingfldd, H.M.B Sapphiro ; Messrs. Thomas Farrel, and W. E. Agar. Secretary and Treasurer: —o. Pritchard. FIRST DAY'S RACES. TUESDAY, 19TH FEBRCARY. (One dollar Entrance Fee.) 1. A Taumolua Race. Prize, 810. 2. A Van Alo, (3 men.) Prize, 95. 3. A Faopao, (1 man.) Prize, 82. 4. Four-oared Boats, (boy to steer.) Prize, 99. 5. Sailing Race, (boats under 28ft.) Prize, 910. ain.) Prize, 810. 7. Man-of-war's Cutters, (time allowance for tonnage.) Prize, 812. 8. Man-of-war's Gigs, (time allowance for tonnage.) Prize, 910. 9. Consolation Stakes. Prize, 910. 10. Man-of-war's Cutters, (manned by Marrincs and Stokers.) Prize, 812. In lhe boat races the rule of tho road is to be followed, and any be" '' ' will be liable to be d ill bo forfeited. 'culiiis to be made imm lination of the race. jices or no race, and whero -reentries, the second to LAND RACES, SECOND DAY. WEDNESDAY, 20TH FEBRUARY.

2. Flat Pace, 150 yards, (for boys under 12 years.) Prize, S2. 3. Hurdle Kace, 200 yards, (4 jumps.) Prize, 854. Flat Eace, 200 yards, (open to seamen onlv.) Prize," 82. 5. Flat Pace, 200 yards, (for Natives of Polynesia.) Prize, 82. C. Three-legged Kace, 100 yards, (all comers!) Prize, 84. 7. Flat Pace, 150 yards, (for girls under 14 years.) Prize, 82. 8. High Jump, (all comers.) Prizo, 83. 9. Long Jump. Prizo, 83. 10. Sack Race, 40 yards. Prize, 82. 11. Hop Skip and a Jump. Prize, 82. 12. Wheelbarrow Pace, 30 yards, (blindfold.) Prize, S2. 13. Consolation Stakes,'lso yds. Prizo. 84, (Open to all except winner of Prizes.) 14. Throwing the Hammer. Prize, 82. 15. Throwing the Cricket Ball. Prize, 82. 1(>. Putting the Shot; prize, 82. 17. Tug-of-war—Sapphire v. the World; Greasy Pig chase ; prize, the pig. Greasy Pole ; prize, bottle of brandy, and 81. No fouling, tripping, &c, to bo allowed. AU disputes to bo referred to the Umpire, svhoso decision is to be final. Ooncial Pules : Any e6rhpetitor not complying with the instructions of tho committee to bo disqualified, and entrance fee forfeited. AH .entries must bo made, and entrance 30 paid to the Secretary by 10 a.m. on I'uesday. H. B. M. HIGH COMMISSIONER'S COURT FOR THE WESTERN PACIFIC. VfOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the x\ Sittings of Her Britannic Majesty's High Commissioner's Court for the Western Pacific, in the District of Samoa, will commence on TUESDAY, the 19th day of February, current, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon. The Criminal Sittings will ho taken on TgJJRSDAV, the 21st day of February, instant, at 10 o'clock in the forenoon, and any Civil Matters undisposed of will be resumed after tho Criminal Business is finished. IjiKZS W. TAYt-OR, Acting Registrar of High Commissioner's Court for the Western Pacific. Apia, Samoa, 11th day of February, 1878.

11IIE Office of the Acting Registrar of 11.11.M. High Commissioner's Court for the Wcstoni Pacific will be found in the building next to Davis, tho photographer's, whore Writ* of Summons will be issued and all information afforded to those who dosire to bring causes before tho Court. Inkks W. Taylob, Acting Begistrar of High Commissioner's Court for the Western Pacific. Apia, Bamoa, ti 1 uh day of February, 1878. TUBT A B B I V E D Ex "Jm^raODEFFEOY.'' Fjiit and second School Books, Now Norols, Marking Ink, I'aper weight*, FenBooki suiublo for ProMnts to Children, tie., *c, 4c. Samoa Tddm Office:

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Samoa Times and South Sea Gazette, Issue 20, 16 February 1878, Page 3

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Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 Samoa Times and South Sea Gazette, Issue 20, 16 February 1878, Page 3

Page 3 Advertisements Column 2 Samoa Times and South Sea Gazette, Issue 20, 16 February 1878, Page 3

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