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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2478, 16 December 1886, Page 3

IP ALEDONIAH QOOIETY ANNUAL GATHERING. PARK OVAL,MASTJ3RTON, SATUR- . DAY, IST JANUARY, 1887. NEW LEAK'S DAY. President, Win. Lowes, Esq.; VicePresidkst, George Heron, Esq.; Direo Tons, Messrs Thomas Brown, W. B. Euicfc, John Cameron, Robert Cameron, William Cameron, A. Cave, John Drum-, niontl, A. A. Blkins, llichd.' J. Fitton, Farquhar Gray. David Guild, A. W. Hogg, Joseph lorns, John Livingston, Wm. Millar, Janv's Muir, Alexander Mntrio, Donald McKomne, Murdoch McKoiizio, William MoKonzie,. Donald McPhee, Walter Perty, James Ross, Alexander Stewart; Judges, Messrs 0. Premnor, Thomas Brown, W/B. Buick, Robert Cameron, Farquhar Gray, James Harvey John Livingston. Win. Millar, James Muir, .Donald McPheo, Walter Perry, James Ross ; Hanmcappers, Messrs A. A. Elkins, F. O'Connor, and James Ross. PROGRAMME: Wairarapa. ■ Handicap, consisting of Ihroo distances, namely—loo 220, and 440 yards, entries to "be made to 'tlio Honorary Secretary up to Tuesday, 21st December, Handicaps declared on Friday, tho 24th December, at the Club Hotel. Entrance, 2s (id ; acceptance 2s 6d; first prize- £'G, second prize £3, third prize £llos. 1. Maiden Race, 200 yards; entrance 2s Cd; first prize 40s, second 20s. 2. Throwing Heavy Hammor; entranco 2s Cd ; first prize 40s, second 10s. o.'Wairarapa Handicap, firtt ovent; 100 yards. 4, Hop, Stop, and Jump ;■ entranco 2s Cd; first prize 40s, second 10s, entrance 3s; first prize 50s, second 10s. 0. Hurdle Kace, 220 yards handicap, over ten hurdles; entrance 4s; first prize 00s second 20s. 7. Three-legged race, for youths under 15 years; ontranee free; first prizo 10s, second os, third 2s fid, 3. Tossin? the caber; entranco 2s Od ; first prize 40s, second lua. 9. Walking Handicap, 2 miles; entranco 4s; first prize 70s, second 30s. third 10s. 10. Bagpipo music; entrance 2s Od; first prizo 403. 11. Highland Fling; entrance 2s; first prize 20s, second 10s. 12. Wairarapa Handicap, second event, 220 yards. 13. Running Long Jump; entrance 2s; first prize 30s, second 10s, 14. Putting tho Stono; entrance 2s 6d; first prize 40s, second 10s, 15. Boys Race,under 12 years; entranco frco; first prizo 10s, second os, third 2s Gd, 16. Wairarapa Handicap, third event 440 yards, 17. Vaulting with mile; entrance 4s; first prize COs, second 20s, 18. Hornpipe ; entrance 2a ; first prizo 20s, second 10s. 19. Sack Race, for boys only; entranco free; first prizo 103, secoud 6s third 2s Gd. 20. 880' yards handicap; entranco 4a; first prizo 70s, second 20s, 21. Running Hi«h Jump; entranco 2s; first prize 30a, second 10s, 22. Scotch Reel; entranco' 2s; first prizo 20s, second 10s. 23. Obstacfo Race, 220 yards.; entrance 23 (id; lirst prize 40s, second 10s. 24. One Mile Handicap; entrance ss; 25, Zoological Race, 100 yards; entrance 2s (id; first prizo 40s second 10s. 2G. Volunteer Handicap, 220 yards, for members of Rifle Corps and Fire Brigades in tho Wairarapa District; entranco 2s Gd; first prizo 40s, second 10s, 27. Tug of War, 10 men on each side; prize '2os. 28. Consolation Handicap, 220 yards; entrance 25.6 d; first prize 40s second2os. SPECIAL PRIZES. In addition to tho above a. SILVER CUP will be given to the winner of the greatest number of points during the day, and a SILVER MEDAL to tho second highest, to be calculated as follows:—A. lirst to count three point, a second two, and a third one, RULES AND REGULATIONS. Entries for all Handicaps, accompanied witli fees and performances 0,11 or before TUESDAY, the 21st day of December, Tho Handicaps will all be declared and posted in Club Hotel at same time as provided for Wairarapa one set forth above. All other events post entry. Two competitors to start or no prizo; throe to start or no second prize, The decision of the Directors, or whoever tliey may appoint shall in all cases no final. In tho event of the weather proving unfavorable tho Directors shall have it in their power to postpone the sports from day to day. Races to be open to all, and run under tho rules of the Society, a copy of which will be supplied to all competitors. Sports to commence at 11 a.m. sharp, A BRASS BAND will be in attendance, ADMISSION—AduIts. Is; children half-price. No horses admitted. ' W.SELLAR, 2470 Hon. Secretary. rpHE INSTALLATION of W.M. and JL 'investiture of Officers of tho Masterton Lodge 1430 E. C. will tako place in tho Masonic Hall, Bannister-street, on THURSDAY December 16th, 1886, at 4 p.m. fHHE INSTALLATION of R.W.M. ■J. and investiture of officers of tho Thistle Lodge 047 S.C. will be held in tho Masonic Hal), Bannister-street, on THURSDAY, December 10, 188G, at G p.m. Visin.vs Bkethkes Lvviied, A Banquet to celebrate the ovent will bo held in tho evening, at the Club Hotel Masterton. - 2477 W OTICE. f<EO. DIXON, Blacksmith and. Fanicr, Bannistcr-strcct, Masterton,- begs to thank tie public for their past favors, and bpgs to inform them that ho has again started in the trade ami solicits the patronage-of all his-old customers and as many new 6nc3 as can come, Horses carefully shod, bad feet cured, Colonial Ovens on Bale. Cheap Portable Boilers made and repaired on tho premises, Tkn Cliasaipioii "Wii'e £stva.inei* (Dixon's Champion, took first prizo at the Masterton Show, beating three other patents. The public are advised to see the Champion before buying nuy other, as it does away with boring the post?, and does not require any holder 01 plug. It is also light, strong, and durable. Horses shod at 63 per set cash, Is extra charged for booking, Geo.'Dixox, Bannister-street, Masterton. . 2473 SPECIAL FOR THE FESTIVE SEASON. ! F.J, PRESTON, DIRECT IMPORTER OF AUSTRALIAN WINES, WISHES to inform bis Wairnrapn customers and others that ho.has received 1100 Bullous of AUSTRALIAN WINES of different varieties, all well matuacd, now on sale at the ADELAIDE WISE VAULTS, Lambion Quay, 2476 Weuington.