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Thames Guardian and Mining Record, Volume I, Issue 70, 29 December 1871, Page 1

Amusements. THAMES CHRISTMAS SPORTS, TO BE HELD AT TAEARU ON rp H I S DAY, FRIDAY, December 29 1871. Judge : W. Fraser, Esq.. R.ii. COMMITTEE : W. McClouglicn C. Gilligan J. Rountree C. Manuel H. McKenzie E. Twoliill. A. McMillan W. I’earce C. D. Berry J. B. Steadman B. Ballin PRO GR A MME . THIRD DAY. 1. TROTTING MATCH (Handicap)—2 miles. Entries, 10s Gd. First prize, L 7 ; second, LB. 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 tlieir own quoits. First prize, pair Silver Quoits, presented by Mr F. H. Lcwisson ; 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 Committc being determined to carry out these Sports in a proper manner, particularly request that the public will not enter .inside the ropes. Any person doing so will be given in charge by order of the Committee. W. ROBINSON, Secretary CA L E DONIAN GAMES, TO BE HELD IN THE ALBERT BARRACKS, ON THE Ist AND 2nd JANUARY, 1872, UNDER THE AUSPICES OF THE AUCKLAND SCOTTISH VOLUNTEERS. Patron— His Honor the Superintendent, Vice-Patrons— N His Worship the Mayor Major William Gordon John Logan Campbell, Esq. Major the Hon. Chas. J. Taylor, A.S.V, Judge Starter Referees And an influential Committee. Treasurer— Lieutenant Owen Jones, A.S.V. PROGRAMME: First Day. 1. Quoiting ; Ist prize, L 3 ; second, L2 ; 3rd, 2. Bagpipe Music. Winner of this prize to play the necessary dance music during the sports ; Ist prize, L 7 ; 2nd, L 3. 3. Flat Race : open only to Volunteers who have never won an advertised race ; 250 yards ; Ist prize, L2 ; 2nd, LI. 4. Putting the Stone ; Ist prize, L2 ; second, LI. 5. Wheelbarrow Race ; Ist prize, LI 10s. G. Highland Fling, in costume ; Ist prize, L2 ; 2nd, LI. 7. Throwing the hammer ; Ist prize, L2; 2nd, LI. 8. Flat Race, handicap ; GOO yards ; Ist prize, L 3 ; 2nd, LI ]os. 9. Cumberland Wrestling ; Ist prize, L 3 ; 2nd, LI. 10. Running High Leap : Ist prize, L2. 11. Single Stick Combat: Ist prize, L2. 12. Boys’ Bace, under 14 years of age : 300 yards; Ist prize, LI 10s ; 2nd, los ; 3rd, 6s. 13. Reel of Tulloch : Ist prize, L2 ; 2nd, LI. 14. Putting the Light Stone : Ist prize, L2; 2nd, LI. 15. Tossing the Caber : Ist prize, L2. IG. Sword Dance : Ist prize, L 3 ; 2nd, LI. 17. Flat Race, Handicap : 300 yards ; Ist prize, L2 ; 2nd, LI. 18. Tilting, Handicap : Ist prize, L 5 ; 2nd, L 3 ; 3rd, L2 (or plate in lieu of money). 19. Donkey Race : last Donkey to win ; Ist prize, L2. SECOND DAY. 1. Boys’ Race : open only to Cadets under 1G years of age ; 500 yards ; Ist prize, L2 ; 2nd, LI. 2. Running Long Leap : Ist prize, L2. 3. Bicycle Race : one mile ; Ist prize, L2. 4. Best Dressed Highlander : three to compete or no prize ; Ist prize, L 3. b. Cornish Wrestling : Ist prize, L2 10s ; 2nd. LI 10s. G. Flat Race, handicap : 600 yards ; for the members of the Auckland Rowing Club only : Ist prize, L2 ; 2nd, LI. 7. Highland Fling, in Costume : let prize. L2 ; 2nd, LI. 8. Best Dressed Boy. in Highland Costume : Ist prize. L2 10s ; 2nd, LL; 3rd, 10s. 9. Irish Jig, in Character; Ist prize, Lo ; 2nd, LI. 10. Vaulting with the Bole : Ist prize, L2. 11. Hurdle Race, handicay ; J mile : Ist prize L 3 ; 2nd, LI. 12. Sack Race : Ist prize, LI 10s.' 13. Three Legged Race : Ist prize, LI 10s. 14. Standing High Leap : Ist prize, L2. 15. One Mile Race, handicap, Prince of Wales Theatre Silver Cup, value, L 5 5s ; 2nd prize, L2. IG. Reel of Tulloch : Ist prize. L2 ; 2nd LI ; 3rd. LI. 17. Hop. Step, and Jump : Ist prize, Li 30s. 18. Donkey Race ; last Donkey to win : Ist prize, L2. Entries for the above sports will be taken at Mr Couplaiul’s Thames Hotel. This (Friday) Evening, the 29th instant, from 7 to 9 o'clock. Post Entries will be received, bearing Friday's Post Mark. E. J. UPHAM. Secretaiy.