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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 5, Issue 1556, 10 December 1883, Page 3

MASTERTON DISTRICT HIGH SCHOOL THE first torni of tlio Mastcrton 'District High School will commcnco on MONDAY, Jfemiftry 28th, 188-i. wlion classes will bo formed in the following subjects:—(l) Latin, (2) French,'(3) Mathematics. •■ p EES, •Onepound per quarter, payableiu advance for the first subject, and ton shillings per quarter for each additional subject. The number of subjects to bo taken up by anyone pupil will be optional. QUALIFICATIONS, Pupils entering tlwso classes must either havo passed the fourth standard of tlio ordinary school course, or bo qualified to pass it. APPLICATIONS. Parents desiring to enter their sons or daughters in these classes aro requested to notify their intention to do so at ns early a date as possible, and to indicate the subjects which they dosiro their children to be taught. W.T. GRUNDY, Head Master, Niß,—Preparatory Classes aro now being organised, and pupils will be enrolled at once, but no Fees arc to be charged prior to Jtnuary next. TO THE BURGESSES OF MASTERTON. T ADIES AND GENTLEMEN, Haying been asked by a largo number of ratepayers to allow myself to be nominated for thq vacant seat in the Borough Council, I havo much pleasure in acceding to the request, and if elected I will do my utmost to promote the interests of the llorough as a whole, I remain. Ladies aud Gentlemen, Your obedient servant, \_ ALEXANDER JOHNSTON. mloden, Masterton, December Bth, 1883, 1555 r » Merry Xmas and Happy New Year to all. NEW GOODS SUITABLE FOR XMAS PRESENTS JUST OPENED UP. . nun KKIIIfVI m illffi l'iW uXMMwmmM m m i i m ;*•*>? mm m NOVELTIES IN EVERY DEPARTWENT. Special Bargains FOR THE CHRISTMAS TRADE, THE LARGEST STOCK IN THE DISTRICT TO CHOOSE FROM, AMALGAMATED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' SPORTS! To be held in Mr G, Dixon's paddock, Masterton, on BOXING DAY, December 2G, 1883. JuDOKS-Mcssrs F. Gray and A, Pish, Starters—Messrs J. H. Corbett, G. Dixon, and J. Ecssey. Hakdicaiters—Messrs A. Elkius, George Harvoy, and \Y. Kibblcwhite. TREASORER-llr S. H, Wiclicrson. Secretary—A, Hathaway, Ground Committee—Messrs W. Cliardou, J. Devonshire, W. MoKcnzie, W. Parkes, W. F, Roydhouse, J, Wickens General Commiiire—Past and Present Otficers of Friendly Societies. 1 Boys' Race, undor 12,100 yards; entrance free j first prize 103, second 5s 2 Maiden Race, 220 yards j entrance 2s Cd;

first prise 30s, Bocond 15s 3 Throwing Heavy Hammer, entrance 2s fid, first prize 20s, second. 10s 4 Masterton Handicap (open to allcomers) first event 120 yards, entranco jis, first prize cup valuo £6 and <los cash, .second 60s, 3rd 20s 6 Hop, Stop and Jump, entrance 2s fid, first prize 203; 'second 10s, • • 6 'Walking-Handicap, one mile; entrance j5T6q ;. first prize iQa, second 20s, 7 losing tho Caber; entranco 2s Cd; fitßt prtzo 253, 8 Mwterton Handicap, second ovent, 220 yds, J Running High Jump; entrance 2s Gd; first prize 20s, second 10s." 10 Putting tho Stone;, entrance 2s Cd; first prize 20s, second 10a. 11 Hurdle Handicap (over 10 hurdles) 220 yds i entrance 2a Cd; first prize 40s, second 20s. IB Vaulting with polo; entrance 2s Gd; first prizo 20s, second 10s. W Youths'Raco under 15,200yd5; entrance Is; first prize 15s, second 7s fid. ; 14 Friendly Societies' Handicap, 300 yds; entr»no3 2s'6d; first prizo 50s, second 803. .. ,• . . 15 Old Mens' Baco Handicap oyer 45, 150 yds; entrance .free; suit of clothes, 16 Stono and Basket, "35yds; entranco 2s fid j first prizo 30s, second 15s, 17 Three Legged Rdce under Jo; entrance Is; first prizo 15s,' , sccond 58, . 18 Mastortou Handicap.third ovcnM4oyds. 19 Sack Race; entrance Is*;- Ist prize 10s, .Becondfive, '• ■ '.■• •.,•,... 20 Consolation Handicap, -220 yds !. ; .enirande 2s; first prize 20s, second lQs,'. 21 Satan's Pony; entrance Isiy -prize, 2.05. Tug of War, Swings, &c. ' .. RULES AND REGULATIONS, Entries to he made to tho Secretary on the ground, races (No. 14 excepted) open to nil. Tvyo pojnpctitors to start or no prizo, three to start or no second prize. Tho decision of the Committee in all cases of dispute to be final, In the event of the weather proving unfavorable, the Committoe shall have it in their power to postpone the sports from day to day. 11l the Masterton Handicap, winners of. the most points in the three eventß to take the prizo, to count a3 follows: five points for first place, tbreo for second place, and two {or third place, Admission tojround Is; Children under 12 half price; Horsemen 2s. A Brass Band will play on the ground, Sports commenco at 11 a.m. Bharp, GrandProcppsionof Friendly Societies in.full regalia'/, -headed by : the Brass Band, will start from tho Foresters'. Hallatloa,m. A.HATHAWAY, 1554 Hon.. Sec. ' (HOOD m> OPAP:-PRSITUBBi See advertisement in another column, ' 154G A, FARMER,-Cnba-Strect.