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WAIRARAPA CALEDONIAN SO-. OIETY Annual gathering PARK OVAL, MASTEIITON, MONDAY, January 2,1888. President: George Heron, Esq. Vice-Presi-dent: Walter Perry Esq, Directors: Messrs Thomas Brown, C. E. Bremner, W. B, Buick, John Cameron, Robert Cameron, William Cameron, A. W. Cave, A. A Elkins, Richd J. Fitton, Jarquhar Gray, David Guild, A, W. Hogg, Joseph lorns, Jolin Livingston, William Lowes, Thomas Mackay, Wm, Millar, James Muir, Alexander Mutric, Donald McKcnzie, Murdock MoKenzic, Donald McPliee, James Ross, Judges : Messrs 0. E. Bromner, Thomas Brown, W, B, Buick, Robert Camoron, Farrmhar Gray, John Livingstone, Wm, Millar, James Muir, Donald McPhcc and James Ross. Hanoi caitehs : ilessrn A- A. Elkins, F, O'Connor, James Ross, PROGRAMME. Wairarapa Handicap, consisting of three distances, namely 100,220, awl 440 yds, entries to bo made to the Honorary Secretary up to Wednesday, Decembci 21, handiap declared on Saturday, December 22, at the Club Hotel, Mas tcrton ; entrance 2s Gd, acceptance 2s lid; first prize 100s, second 30s, third 15s; also first and second prizes foi each event of 30s and 15s respectively 1. Maiden Race, 200 yds, entrance 2s 6d : . first prize 40s, second 20s 2. Throwing Heavy Hammer, entranci 2s Gd, first 40s, second 20s 3. Wairarapa Handicap, first event, firs 30s, second los 4. Hop-Step-and-Jump, entrance 2s (id first 40s, second 10s 5. Wrestling Match (Cumberland style) entrance 3s, first 60s, second 10s 6. Hurdle Handicap, 220 yds, over tei hurdles, entrance 2s, acceptance 2s first 60s, second 20s 7. Tossing the Cabnr, entranco 2s 6d first 40s, second 15s 8. Walking Handicap, 1 mile, entrant 2a, acceptance 2s, first 70s, second 30s third 10s 9. Bagpipo Music, entranco 2s Gd M Robert Cameron's prize of 40s, and: second prize of 20s if three competi tors. 10. Highland Fling, entrance 2s firs 10s, second 10s. 11. Three-legged Race, for youths unde 15 years, entranco free. First 10s second ss, third, 2s Gd 12. \\ airarapa Handicap second event 220 yards, first 30s, second los 13. Running Long Jump, entrance 2a first 30s, Becond 10s 14. Putting the Stone, entrance 2s Gd first 40b second 10a 15. Scotch Reel, entrance 2s first 20s second 10s 16. Wairarapa Handicap, 3rd event, 44 yards, first 30s, second 10s 17. Vaulting with Pole, entrance 4s, hri GOs, second 20s 18. Standing High Jump, entrance 2i first 30s, second 10s 19. Sack Race for boys only, cntranc free, first 10s, second 5s third 2s Gd 20. 880 Yards Handicap, entrance 2i acceptance 2s, first 70s, second 20s 21. Running High Jump, entrance 2: first 30s, second 10s 22. Volunteer Handicap, 220 yavdi entrance 2s, acceptance 2s, first 40; second 20s, (for members of Rif Corps, and Fire Brigades in the War: arapa District.) 23 One Mile Handicap, ent,ance 2s 0< acceptance 2s Gd, first 100s,-second 2( 24. Tug of WaivHUtttullftCaledonia Society against a 20s . 25. Consolation Handicap; entrance 2s 6d. first. 40s, seci Boys and Girls races will be held i intervals during the day, SPECIAL PRIZES. In addition to the above, a silver cup or i 3s, at the option of the vmnor, mil be giv< for the greatest number of point's obtaini during the (lay, and a silver medal or 21s i the second highest, to be calculated iw follow: A first to count 3, a second 2, and a third 1. Events will he conducted and decided accordance with the Society's rclcs and co: ditions of competition. Entries for all Handicaps, accompanied wil fees and performances on or before Wedncsda, the 21st day of December. Three competitors to start or no second priz Running—Alt competitors starting befo: report of pistol will be put back a yard ea< time, The decision of the Directors,'or whocv they may appoint, shall in all cases be final, In the event of the weather proving unfavo able, the Directors shall have it in their pow to postpone the sports from day to day, Sports to commence at 11 a.m. A BRASS BAUD will be in attendance. Admission-Adults Is, Children half-pric ■No Horses Admitted. W. SELLAR, 2766 Hon. Secretary. TAUERU ACCOMMODATION HOUSE & GENERAL STORE TT RIDDLE, whilst tliankiiuc tl: VV • public for past sine commencing business in the Taueru, be< to inform them that lie has just receive a largo stock of general stores of the be: quality. Travellers will find First CI v. Accommodation at moderate charges ■! this establishment. Good paddocking an stable accomodation. The BOOT & SHOE DEPARTMEN' is still under the management of Mr i JNeary, All kinds of Boot and Slu work executed on tho premises. Repaii neatly executed. W. RIDDLE, Proprietor, ENGLISH FERNS mmmmM including Athyriums, Lastreas, Scolopeii driums, etc., from Is each. Beautifi variegated FERNS, including Ptori Arayrea, tricolor, andcreticaabbolineafe Splendid 'opportunity for FERN FAS CIERS. All kinds of Bedding Plant from 8s per 100. Greenhouse Plants from (is per dozen. Orchids, Stov Plants, Sweet-scented Plants i beautiful Variety, Plants of Cucun: bers, Melons, Vegetable Marrow an Pumpkin, twopence each. Tomato Plants In variety, one shilling per do'/en. AnyLAYINGOHT or other JOBBINt WORK entrusted to me is guaranteed t be executed in a skilful, scientific, an thoroughly workmanlike manner. PARCELS POST Any order from lib to 11 lbs in weigh can be forwarded per parcel post i perfect safety at a trifling cost, Apply to me for anything you ma; require and your wishes will be attendei to. Special list of all kinds of Plants o: implication to C. THOMPSON, MASTERTON. Communications left at Mr Tayler' or Mrs Preßton's Fruit Shops will recciv immediate attention,

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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2773, 13 December 1887, Page 4

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Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2773, 13 December 1887, Page 4

Page 4 Advertisements Column 2 Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume IX, Issue 2773, 13 December 1887, Page 4

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