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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2768, 7 December 1887, Page 3

[TIHE INSTALLATION of W.M., and JL investituro of Officers of tlio Mastetton Dodgo 1430 E,C, will take placo in the Masonic Hall, Bannister-Street, on THURSDAY, Docember 15th, 1887, at 4. p.m. Thistle Lodge G47 SO., will bo held in the Masonic Hull. Bannister Street, on THURSDAY, December loth. 1887, nt 4 p.m. Visiting Brethren invited. A Banquet to celebrate the event will be held in the evening at the Club Hotel, Mastorton, in 7.30. p.m. W, E, BERRY, JOSEPH J. SMITH, 2700 Jcmfc Secretaries. J. P. COWIE, W of Mastertnn and surrounding district that ho intends in the course of this week to open the stores lately occupied by Mr Job Vile and Mr George Heron, as a GRAIN AND PRODUCE MERCHANi' Comprising a stock ot— Oats, whole and crushed, Chaff, Flour, Oatmeal, Pollard, Potatoes Bran Fowls Feod, &e., nt lowest wholesale mid retail prices. Terms Cash at 1 month. WAIRARAPA CALEDONIAN SOCIETY Annual gathering PARK OVAL, MASTERTON, MONDAY, January 2,1888.

I'liKsinm: George Heron, Esq. Vick-Pkesi-hunt: "Walter l'crry Esq, Diiikctoiis: Messrs Thomas Brown, C. E, Brcmncr, W. IJ. Buick, John Cameron, Robert Cameron, William Cameron, A. W. Cave, A, A Elkins, Richd J, Fitton, tfarquhar Gray, David Guild, A, W. Hogg, Joseph loins, John Livingston, William Lowes, Thomas Mackay, Win, Millar, James Muir, Alexander Mutrie, Donald McKenzic,'Murdock McKcnzic, Donald McPhce, James Ross, Judges: Messrs 0. E. Brcmner, Thomas, Brown, W. B, Buick, Robert Cameron, Farquhar Gray, John Livingstone, Wm. Millar, Jamcß Muir, Donald McPhce and James Ross. Hakdicappers: Messrs A- A. Elkins, F. O'Connor, James Ross. Wairarapa Handicap, consisting of three distances, namely 100,220, and 440 yds, entries to be made to the Honorary Secretary up to Wednesday, December 21, handicap declared on Saturday, December 22, at the Club Hotel, Masterton; entrance 2s Gd, acceptance 2s (id ; first prize 100s, second 80s, third 10a; also first and second prizes for each evenb'Of'SOs a'uff 15J respectively 1. Maiden Dace, 200 yds, entrance 2s (id, first prizeMOs, second 20s 2, Throwing Heavy Hammer, entrance 2s (id, firit 40s, second 20s 3 Wairarapa Handicap, first event, first 30s, se/oud 15s 4. Hop-.Step-and-Jump, entrance 2s fid, first 40s, second 10s 5. Wrestling Match (Cumberland style), entranco 3s, first 503, second 103 0. Hurdle Handicap, 220 yds, over ten

hurdles, entranco 2s, acceptance 2s, first GOs, second 203 7. Tossing the Cabnr, entrance 2s Gd, first 40s, second 15s 8. Walking Handicap, lmile, entrance 2s, acceptance 2s, tirst 703, second 30s, third 10a 9. Bagpipe Music, entrance 2s Gel Mr Robert Cameron's prize of 40s, and a second prize of 20s if three competitors. 10. Highland Fling, entrance 2s first 10s, second 10s, 11. Three-legged Race, for youths under 15 years, entrance free. First 10s, second ss, third, 2s (id 12. Wairarapa Handicap second event, 220 yards, first 30s, second 15s 13. Running Long Jump, entrance 2s, first 30s, second 10s 14. Putting the Stone, entrance 2s Gd', first 40s second 10s 15. Scotch Reel, entrance 2s first 20s, second 10s 16. Wairarapa Handicap, 3rd event, 440 yards, first 30s, second 10s 17. Vaulting with Pole, entrance % farsb GOs, second 20s 18. Standing High Jump, entranco 2s, first 30s, second 10s 19. Sack Raco for boys only, entrance free, first 10s, second 5s third 2s Gd 20. 880 Yards Handicap, entrance 2s, acceptance 2s, first 70s, second 20s 21. Running High Jump, entrance 2s,

nrat 30a, second 10s 22. Volunteer Handicap, 220 yards, entrance 2a, acceptance 2a, first 40s, second 20s, (for members of RiHe Corps, and Firo Brigades in the Wairarapa District.) 23 Ono Milo Handicap, enhance 2s (id, acceptance 2s Gd, first 100s, second 20s 24. Tug of War, 10 members Caledonian Society against any other team, first 20s 25. Consolation Handicap, 220 yards, entrance 2s 6d, first 40s, second 20s Boys and Girls j races will be held at intervals during the day. SPECIAL PRIZES. In addition to the above, a silver cup or i' 3 3s, at the option of the v'nnor, will be given for the greatest number of points obtained during the day, and a silver medal or 21s to the second highest, to be calculated as follows: A first to count 3, a second 2, and a third 1, Events will be conducted and decided in accordance with tho Society's rules and conditions of competition. Entries for all Handicaps, accompanied with fees and performances on or before Wednesday, the 21st day of December. Three competitors to start or no bccoml prize. Running—All competitors starting before report of pistol will be put back a yard each time, The decision of tho Directors, or whoever they may appoint, shall in all cases be final.

In the event of the weather proving unfavorable, the Directors shall have it in their power to postpone the sports from day to day, Sports to commence at 11 a,m, A BRASS BAND will be in attendance. Admission—Adults Is, Children half-price. No Horses Admitted. V. SELLAR, 27GG Hon. Secretary, NEW ZEALAND LOAN and MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITED. WOOL! "WOOL! Wellington W Sales. fnHE Company desire to intiunte to J. Runholders and Farmers that AUCTION SALES Will be held during the Season at the WELLINGTON WOOL STORES, .. Customhouse Quay. i As a number of buyers purpose attending tlioso Sales, wool-growers are recomnended to take advantage of the iompetition of our local Auction Sales in preference to disposing of their Clips by irivate treaty; it reserves are not reached ;ho wool can bo shipped to the London Market. .Liberal advances made on growing lips, and all produce consigned for sale r shipmont, The first sale of the season will bo held arly in December, ANDREW TODD, Wellington A«ent. I B KEITH, Master/ton Atreiit,;■'' 27G2