Page 1 Advertisements Column 5

Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 69, 28 December 1871, Page 1

Amusements. THAMES GOLDFIELDS HOSPITAL. AMATEUR DRAMATIC PERFORMANCE. Under the Patronage of the THAMES REGATTA " COMMITTEE, Comprising the following gentlemen : W. Fraser, Esq, 11. M. Wm. Davies, Esq. D. M. Simpson Captain Best D. Lnudon J. D. Grant J. M. Muir C. Wallnutt J. C. Young J. O’Meara Dr Sam. M.P.C. John Cook J. J. Fits,gibbon W. Soutcr Chailcs Curtis W. Goldsworthy J. 0. Jones HALF THE PROCEEDS WILL BE GIVEN TO THE FUNDS OF THE THAMES HOSPITAL. AN AMATEUR PERFORMANCE WILL TAKE TLACE IN THE ACADEMY OF MUSIC, GRAIIAMSTOWN, ON Thursday evening next, The 2Sth instant, In Aid of the Funds of the Thames 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 Mildiuay - Mr J. C. Youn Captain Hawkcsley Potter Dunbilk G imlet Jcssop Mrs Stcrnliold Mrs Mildmay Mr J. M. Perrier Mr Osborne Mr 11. C. Long Mr Fred Humphries Mr Roc Mrs A. B. Bain Miss Laura Wiseman In the first act, Miss Wiseman will introduce a new song, entitled “ She sang Amongst the Flowers.” To conclude with the Great Trial Scene from Pickwick. BARDELL V. PICKWICK. Sam Weller - Sergeant Buzfuz Mr Winkle - Sergeant Snubbin Mr Groflln Mr Justice Starckigh Clerk of Court Mrs Cluppins - Mr Fred Humphries Mr J. M. Perrier Mr S. Young Mr T. Sandes Mr Roe Air J. C. Young Mr R. C. Long Mr Brookes By the kind permission of Captain Best and the Officers of the Thames Naval Brigade, the Band will perform during flic evening. Those who have purchased tickets marked Wednesday, arc notified that the same will be available for Thursday. Prices of Admission : Reserved seats (numbered), 3s : Boxes, 2s ; Pit, Is. THAMES 'CHRIST MAS SPORTS. TO BE HELD AT TARAIIU ON rjl II I s DA Y, TIIURS DA Y, December 23 1871. Judge : W. Fraser, Esq., E.M. COMMITTEE : IV. McClouglien O. Gilligan J. Rountree C. Manuel IT. McKenzie E. Twohill. A. McMillan W. Pearce C. D. Berry J. B. Steadman B. Ballin P E OGEAMME, SECOND DAY. 2. FLAT RACE (150 yards)—Entries, ss. First prize, L 5: second, L2. 3. lIURDE RACE—2 miles. Horses to be owned and ridden by Maoris. Entries, ss. First prize, L 5 ; second, L2. 4. PONY RACE (under 14 bauds)—Caleb weights. Entries, 10s fid. First prize, L 7 ; second, to save his stakes. 5. HALF MILE RACE (Handicap)—Entries. ss. First prize, L 5 ; second, L2. G. TILTING IN THE RlNG—Entries, 10s. Cd. First prize, LG ; second, L 3 7. RUNNING HOP. STEP, and LEAP— Entries, 2s Cd. First prize, L2 ; second, LI. 8. GRAHAMSTOWN CUP of 15 sovs—2 miles (handicap), Entries, LI Is 9. LADIES RACE (Handicap). First prize, a Silver Mounted Ladies’ Companion presented bj r Mr Lewisson ; 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, 1’ miles for all beaten horses.—Entries, 10s fid. Prize, LlO. 12. CONSOLATION HANDICAP, 300 yards. First prize. 1,3 : second. LI 10s. 13. CATCHING GREASY PlG—Prize, a fat pig presented by 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 fid. First prize. L 7 ; second, L 3. 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. T,3. 4. WRESTLING (Cumberland style)—Entries, ss. First prize. ; second, 5. QUOIT MATCH—Distance 21 yards, clay ends ; open to all comers. Entries. 2s fid. Players to find their own quoits. First prize, pair Silver Quoits, presented by Mr | F. H. Lewisson : second and third prizes j will be awarded bv the Committee. fi. BELL RACE—First prize, LI : second, i 10s. Three entries, or no event. Tlie decision of the Committee must in all | cases be final. The Commitie being deter- j mined to carry out these Sports in a proper j manner, particularly request that the public j will not enter inside the ropes. Any person ; doing so will be given in charge by order of . the Committee. W. ROBINSON. Secretary !