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Waikato Times, Volume XVII, Issue 1478, 22 December 1881, Page 2

Amusements. BOXING NipT! HAMILTON PUBLIC AND VOLUNTEER HALL. QUADRILLEPARTY. HHHE Members ' of the Hamilton Brast X Band will give a Grand Social Gathering on thfr above ni|fht, when thajr will be happy to see their old friends and patrons: .Dancing will commence immediately after the display of fireworks on G Wynne's Lawn. '- Tickets- (to admit lady and gentleman), 2s - 6d.7 Refreshments can be obtained. George Wright M.C. The To Awatauta Band having accepted the invitation of the Hamilton Band will be present that evening. RICHARD EDWARDS, Hon. Sec. H.B.

1 > » O ANDREW'S, CAMBRIDGE? # THE BAZAAR will be held in the Public Hall, on Monday and Tuesday next. Doors open on Monday at 12 o'clock (noon), Tuesday, 4 p.m., Auction, 9.30 p.m. Admission, Is.; Children, 6d. Refreshments at any hour.

TTAMILTON SPORTS! BOXiNcTbAY. Stewards : Handioappers : Messrs T. G. Sandes, James Wood, Win. Cussen. Staetbr: R. Gwynne, ( Judge: 1. Maiden Race for Boya under 14, born and living in Waikato, 250 yards — ? Ist prize, L2r 2nd prize, 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 2. 440 Yards (handicap beyond that distance)— lst prize, L3s 2nd prize, 15s ; 3rd prize, ss. Entrance, 4s. 3. Vaulting— let prize, Ll. Entranoe, Is. 4. Hop, Step, and Jump — Ist prize, Ll. Entrance, Is. 5. Mile Race (Handicap) — Ist prize, Silver Cup (value five guineas) ; 2nd prize, Ll ; 3rd prize, ss. To start punctually at two o'clock. Entrances to be made not later than one o'clock. Entrance, 6s. 6. Running High Jump— lat prize, Ll ; 2ud prize, ss. Entrance, Is. 7. Trotting Match, (Handicap) one mile heats — Ist prize, Silver Cup (value L 10) 2nd prize, L 2 10s. Entrance, 103. Any horse crossing another, or in any other way riding foul, will ba disqu&liijed for the prizes. 8. Throwing the Hammer — Ist prize, Ll. Entrance, Is. 9. Boys of Hamilton (under 14) Race Handicap, 250 yards — Ist prize, L 2; second do., 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 10. Wheelbarrow Race, backwards, 200 yards — Ist prize, Ll ; second do., 10s; 3rd do., ss. Competitors will please provide their own barrows. Entrance, Is 6d. 11. Four Part Race, 200 yards, 50 yards walking, 50 do. hopping, 50 yards running, and 50 yards on all fours — Ist prize, Ll ; second, 10s 3rd do., ss. Entrance, 2s. 12. Consolation Handicap, 220 yards— Ist prize, L 2 j second do., Ll ; 3rd do., 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d. If the funds will allow, a Swimming Race will take place from the Waikato Brewery to Gwynne's Bath-house, to start at 5 p.m. Swimmers to be in costumes. Stewards will be appointed, whoße decision will be final in case of disputes. Protests will require to be lodged with the Stewards within ten minutes after the event, or they will not be entertained,' and accompanied with 10s, which will go to the funds, if protest not sustained. Horses breaking in the Trotting Match must pull up instantly, or will be dis« qualified. A grand display of Fireworks will be given on the Lawn of the Hamilton Hotel, commencing at 8 o'clock. En« trance at gate, Is. The Band will be in attendance and play selections during the day and even* ing. Should the weather prove unpropitioua for the firework display, it will be postponed until Monday, January 2nd, at the same hour. RICHARD GWYNNE.

HAMILTON ANNUAL SPORTS, ESTABLISHED 1866. TO BE HELD OS Sydney Square, Hamilton East, ON BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26, 1881. Judge : W. Cumming. Handicappers : J. Cole-nan, J. Coombea, F. Gaudin. Starters : C. Tippin and R. Harris. The Te Awamutu Brass Band will execute choice selections during the day. The Sports will commence at 11 a.m. sharp. 1. Maiden Race, 200 yards ; entrance Is, Ist prize £1. 2. Boys under 16 years ; entrance, Is, Ist prize 15s, 2nd prize 5s 3. Running Hop, Step and Jump ; en« trance Is. Prize £1. 4. Half-mile Handicap; entrance, 2s: Ist prize £1 10s, 2nd prize 10s 5. Boy's Race, under 12. Ist prize lOsj 2nd prize ss. 6. Running High Jump ; entrance, Is. Prize £1. 7. 100 Yards Race ; entrance Is. Ist prize £1, 2nd prize 10s, 8. Four- Part Race . entrance Is. Ist prize 15s, 2nd prize ss. 9. Old Men's Race, 150 yards ; entrance, Is. Prize £1 10. Hurdle Race, 440 yards ; entrance, 2a 6d. Ist prize £2, 2nd prize, 10s. 11. Running 100 yards, with bucket of water ; entrance, Is. Ist prize 15s, 2nd prize ss. 12. Vaulting with Pole ; entrance, Js. Ist prize £1, 2nd prize, 10s. 13. 300 Yards Flat Race (handicap); entrance, 2s. Ist prize £1 10s, 2nd prize 10s. 14. Three-legged Hurdle Eace : entrance, Is. Ist prize 15s, 2nd prize ss. 15. Girls' Race (under 14 years); Ist prize 10s, snd prize ss. - 16. Mile Race; entrance 4s. Ist prize £4, 2nd prize 30s. 17. Wheelbarrow Race (blindfold); entrance, Is. Ist prize 15s, 2nd prize ss. 18. Sack Race Over 'Hurdles ; • entrance Is, Ist prize 10s, 2nd prize ss.* 19. Trotting Race for horses that have never won , advertised money. Entrance, ss. Pirstprize, Saddle ; 2nd prize, Bridle. Heats. Greasy Pole; open all day. Entries for Nos. 16 and 19 to be sub* scribers of at least os to the fund. Three to start or no -race. •„,- 1. „ All- protests to.be accompanied, ■with the sum of 10s, which will b* .forfeited if not entertained., r,< 1 /! ;.»j ui\ n ti , The decision of Committee iw-bp fihaL. JAMES COOMBES, Hq'u, Sec,