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Amusements. L THAMES GOLDFIELDS HOSPITAL. AMATEUR DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE. Under tlic Patronage of the THAMES REGATTA COMMITTEE, Comprising the following gentlemen : W. Fraser, Esq, D. M. Simpson ). Captain Best D. Lundon J. D. Grant J. M. Muir 5 C. Wnllnutfc ’ .T. C. Young J. O’Meara I.M. Wm. Davies, Esq. Dr Sam, M.P.C. John Cook J. J. Fitzgibbon W. Souter Charles Curtis W. Goldsworthy J. 0. Jones HALF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FUNDS OF THE THAMES HOSPITAL. AS l AMATEUR PERFORMANCE WILL TAKE PLACE IN THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC, GRAHAMSTOWN, ON Thursday evening next, The 28th instant, i, In Aid of tlic Funds of the Thames l Goldfield Hospital. MISS LAURA WISEMAN Has kindly consented to appear. In consequence of a requisition from a number of gentlemen, half of the proceeds are to be devoted to the objects of the forthcoming Thames Regatta. The Evening's Entertainment will commence with Tom Taylor's well-known Comedy. STILL WATERS RUN DEEP. With the following Cast: — > John Mildmay Captain Hawkcslcy Potter Dunbilk Gimlet Jessop ' Mrs Stemhold Mrs Mildmay Mr J. C. Young Mr J. M. Perrier Mr Osborne Mr It. C. Long Mr Fred Humphries Mr Roc Mrs A. B. Bain Miss Laura Wiseman ! 1 To conclude with the Great Trial Scene from Pickwick. BARDELL V. PICKWICK. Sam Weller • Sergeant Buzfuz Mr Winkle - Sergeant Smibbin Mr Groiiin Mr Justice Stouelcigh Clerk of Court Mrs Chippins - Mr Fred Humphries Mr J. M. Perrier Mr S. Young Mr ’J’. Sand os Mr Roc Mr J. C. Young Mr R. C. Long Mr Brookes Those who have purchased tickets marked Wednesday, arc notified that the same will he available for Thursday. Prices of Admission : Reserved scats (numbered), 8s : Boxes, 2s ; Pit, Is. THAMES CURTS TM AS SPORTS, TO HE HELD AT TARAIIU ON fIIHTK DAY. WEDNESDAY. AND I. THURSDAY, December.’/ and 21 18 71 Jrr><;i;:W. Fraser. Esq., R.M. COMMITTEE : W. MoClouglicn C. Gilligan .1. Rountree <Manuel H. McKenzie E. Twohill. A. McMillan W. Pearce 0. D. Berry J. B. Steadman B. Ballin PROGR A M M E . SECOND DAY. ]. WALKING MATCH—2 miles (handicap). Entries, ss. First prize, L 5 ; second, L2 2. FLAT RACE (ISO yards)—Entries, ss. First prize, L 5; second, L2. 3. HUEDE RACE —2 miles. Horses to be owned and ridden by Maoris. Entries, ss. First prize, L 5 ; second, L2. 4. PONY RACE (under 14 hands) —C'atcb weights. Entries, 10s (id. First prize, L 7 ; second, to save his stakes. 5. HALF MILE RACE (Handicap)—Entries. ss. First prize, L 5 : second. J,2. C. TILTING IN THE RlNG—Entries, 10s. Gd. First prize, LG: second, L 3 7. RUNNING HOP. STEP, and LEAP— Entries, 2s Gd. First prize, L2 ; second, LI. 8. GRAHAMSTOWN CUP of 15 sovs.—2 miles (handicap), Entries, LI Is [). LADIES RACE (Handicap). First prize, a Silver Mounted Ladies’ Companion presented by Mr Lewissou ; second, a Silver Knife, Fork, atd Spoon, also presented by Mr Lewisson ; third, a neatly Trimmed Hat. 10. MILE RACE (Handicap)—Entries. ss. First prize, LG ; second, L2. 11. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, 1J miles for all beaten horses.—Entries, 10s Gd. Prize, LlO. 12. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, 300 yards. First prize. 1.3 : second. LI 10s. 13. CATCHING GREASY PlG—Prize, a fat pig presented bv Mr J. W. Rountree. 14. STEWARDS RACE (200 yards)—Prize, Gentleman’s Dressing Case, presented by Mr. J. Flemming, Hairdresser. THIRD DAY. 1. TROTTING MATCH (Handicap)—2 miles. Entries, 10s Gd. First prize. L 7 ; second, L 5. 2. WRESTLING (Collar and Elbow) —Entries. ss. First prize, L 7 ; second, L 3. 3. WRESTLING (Cornish Style)—Entries, ss. First prize. L 7 ; second. L 3. 4. WRESTLING (Cumberland style)—Entries, ss. First prize, ; second, 5. QUOIT MATCH —Distance 21 yards, clay ends ; open to all comers. Entries, 2s Gd. Players to find their own quoits. First I prize, pair Silver Quoits, presented by Mr F. H. Lewisson ; second and third prizes will be awarded by the Committee. G. BELL RACE —First prize. LI ; second. 10s. Three entries, or no event. The decision of the Committee must in all cases be final. The Committe being determined to carry out these Sports in a proper manner, particularly request that the public will not enter inside the ropes. Any person tloiug so will be given in charge by order of the Committee. W. ROBINSON, Secretary

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Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 68, 27 December 1871, Page 1

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Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 68, 27 December 1871, Page 1

Page 1 Advertisements Column 5 Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 68, 27 December 1871, Page 1

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