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W A IRA I! A PA' QALEDOKIAN QIOOIB.TY annual gaming. PARK OVAL, MASTERTON, SATURDAY, IST JANUARY, 1881, NEW YEAR'S DAY. President, Win. Loweii, Esq.; VicePresident, George Huron, Esq. j.Direo ions, Messrs Thomas Brown, W. B. Buick, John Cameron, Robert Cameron,William Cameron, A. Cave, John Drummond, A. A. Elkins, Richd, J. Fittun, Farqnhar Gray. David Guild, A, \V, HugKi Joseph lorns, John Livingston, Win. Millar, James Muir, Alexander Mutrio, Donald McKenzie, Murdoch McKonzie, William McKenzie, Donald McPheo, Wftltor Periy, James Ross, Alexandor Stewart; Judqss, Mossrs C. Bremner, Thomas Brown, W. B, Buick, Rdbott Cameron, Farquliar Gray, James Harvey John Livingston. Wm, Millar, James Muir, Dopald McPliee, Walter Porry, James Roes ; Handicavpbrs, Mossrs A. A. Elkins, P. O'Connor, and Oametßoii, PROGRAMME:' Wairarapa Handicap, consisting of three distances, "namely—loo 220, and 440 yards, entries to be made to the Honorary Secretary up to Tuesday, 21st December. Handicaps declared on Friday,, tho 24th December, at the Club Hotel.. Entrance, 2s (id; acceptance, 2s Gdfirst prize £6, second prizo £3, third prizo £llos.. . 1. Maiden Race, 200 yards; entranco 2b (id; first prize'4os, second 20s, . . 2. Throwing Heavy Hammer; entrance. 2 s (id; first prize 40s, second 10s, 3. Wuirarapa Handicap, first event; 100 yards. 4. Hop, Step, and Jump; entrauce 2a Gd; first prize 40s, second 10s, 6. Wrestling Match(Cumberlandstyle) entrance 3s; first prize 50s, second 10s. 6. Huidlo Race, 220 yards handicap, ovor toil hurdles; ontrance 4s; first prize 60s second 20s. 7. Three-legged rnco, foryouths under 15 years; entrance free; first prizo 10s, second os, third 2s Gd 8. Tossint' tho caber; ontrance 2s Gd ; first prize 40s, second 15s. 9. Walking Handicap, 2 miles; entrance 4s; first prizo 70s, second 30s. third 10s, 10. Bagpipe music; entrance 2s Gd; first prize 40a, 11. Highland Fling; entrance 2s; first prizs 20s, second 10s. 12. Wairarapa Handicap, second event, 220 yards. 13. Ruwiinu Long Jump; entrance 2s; first prize 30s, second 10s. 14. Puttini! the Stone; entrance 2s Gd; first prize 40s, second 10s. ; 15. Boys Race,under 12 years| entranco free; first prizo 10s, second ss, third 2s Gd. . 16. Wairarapa Handicap, third ovent 440 yards. 17. Vaulting with pole; outrauee 4«; first prize 60s, second 20s, 18. Hornpipe; entranco 2a; first prize 20s, second 103. 10. Sack Race, for boys only; entrance free: first prize 10s, necoud 5s third 2s 6d, 20. 880 yards handicap; entranos 4s; first prizo 70s, second 20s. 21. Running His;h Jump; entrauoo 2s; first prizo 30s, second iOs. 22. Scotch Reel; entranco 2j; first prizo 20s, second 10s. 23. Obstacle Race, 220 yards; entrance 2s Gd j first prizo 40s. second 10s. 24. One Milo. Handicap; entrance Ds; first prize 100s, second 20s. 25. Zoological Race, 100 yards; entranco 2b (id; first prize 40s second 10s. 26. Volunteer Handicap, 220 yards, for members of Rifle Corps and Fire Brigades in the Wairarapa District; entrauoo 2s fid; first prizo 40s, second 10s. ■ 27. Tug of War, 10 men on each side; prize 20s. 28. Consolation Handicap, 220 yards; entrance 2a Gd ; first prizo 403 second 20s.

SPECIAL PRIZES, In addition tn the above a SILVER CUP will bo given to the winner of tho greatest number of points during the day, and a SILVER MEDAL to tho second highest, to be calculated as followsA. first to count three point, a second two, and a third one. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Entries for all Handicaps, accompanied with fees and performances on or before TUESDAY, the 21st day of Deconber. Tho Handicaps will all bo deolared and posted in Club Hotel at same time as provided for Wairampa one set forth above. All other events post entry. Two competitors to start or no prize; three to start or no second prize. The decision of tlie Directors, or whoever they may appoint fdiall in all cases be final. In the event of tho 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 the rules of the Society, a copy of which will be supplied to all competitors. Sports to commenco at 11 a.m. slmrp. A BRASS BAND will be in attendance, ADMISSION—AduIts, la; children half-price. No horses admitted YV. SELLAR, 2470 Hon. Secretary. notice. pEO, DIXON, Blacksmith ami Fanier, Bannisfcer-atroofc, Masterton, begs to ttank tho publio for their past favors, and to inform them that he has again started in the trade and lolicits tho patronage of all his old customers and as many new ones as can come. Horses carefully shod, bad feet cured. Colonlal Ovens on sale. Cheap Portable Boilers made and repaired on the premises. Thn Champion Wire fcsirainer (Dixon's Champion, took first prize at the Masterton Show, beating three other patc-nts, llio iub!io are advisod to see tho Champion r.cioro ■ niying any other, as it does away with boring tho posts, and dosa not require any holder or plug. It is also light, strong, and durable, Jorses shod at 6a per set oaeh, Is extra oharged : or booking, Geo. Dnos, Baimta-strect, Masterton. Educational Repository. CHRISTMAS CLEARING SALE -01JIEW BOOKS, FANCY GOODS, CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR CARD'i. mHE undersigned has just receivod a 1 J_ very choice assortment of Cluistmaj and New Year Cards, Ladies' Companions, Work-boxes, Baskets, Writing-desks, Ladies' Bags, Purses, and new special lines in Glass, Mirror Brackets and ornaments, Also-Books and Fancy Stationery suitablo for prizes and presents. Tho whole of tho above large and varied'stock will bo for tale.during December'at Wholesale Rates. PORTRAIT PHOTOGRAPHY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES,' Views taken m Town and Country. THOS. E7PHICE, QUEEN • STREET. MASTERTON. 2471

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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume VIII, Issue 2481, 20 December 1886, Page 3

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