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Waikato Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2254, 18 December 1886, Page 3

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OAMILTON ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SPORTS, TO.BR HELD ON SYDNEY SQUARE. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1886. President: J. B. Whyte, Esq., M.H.R. Vice- President : W. A. Graham, Esq., Mayor. Committee : Messrs Barton, "Bell, Bindon, J. C. Booth, T. G. Sandes, C. Le Quesne, G. White, E. L. Smith, C. Tippen, P. E. Stevens, F. Forrest, H. Biggs, R. Edwards, W. Le Quesne, R. F. Sandes, J. Somers (Hamilton), R. James, G. B. Jenkins, and D Combes (Ngaruawahia) ; J. Harris and F. Hammond (Huntly); and F. Pavitt (Te Aroha). PROGRAMME : 1. Boys' Race (Handicap), under 12, 100 yards— lst prize, 7s 6d> ; 2nd, 2s 6d. 2. Maiden Flat Race, 120 yards— lst prize, 20s ; [2nd, ss. Entrance, 2s. 3. Running High Jump — Ist prize, 20s. Entrance, Is. 4. Hamilton Cup (Ist stage), 100 yards Handicap, to count by points. Start at 1 p.m. — Ist prize, Cup, or £15 ; 2nd, £5 ; 3rd, £2 10s. Entrance, 15s. 5. Vaulting with Pole— lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, ss. Entrauce, 2s. Competitors must bring their own pole. 6. Handicap Hurdle Race, 120 yds., 6 hurdles— lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, 2s. 7. Bicycle Race for Roadsters (Handicap), 2 miles — Ist prize, Gold Medal ; 2nd, Silver Medal. Six entries or no race. Entrance, 2s 6d. 8. Hamilton Cup (2nd stage), 250 yards Handicap. Start at 2 30. 9. Half-mile Handicap— lst prize, 60s ; 2nd, 20s. Entrance, 4s. 10. Trotting Race. 3 miles ; time handicap. Ist prize, £4 ; 2nd prize, £1. Entrance, ss. 11. Hamilton Cup (3rd stage). Once round the track (about 568 yards) handicap. Start at 4 o'clock. 12. Running Long Jump — Ist prize, 20s. Entrance; Is. 13. Footballer's Race, 250 yards Handicap. For bona fide members of football clubs in Waikato who have played in three matches during the season of j 1886 ; run in club colours, includ- ! ing stockings ; no spikes allowed. Ist prize, gold medal; 2nd prize, silver medal. Entrance, 2s 6d. 14. Boys' Race (Jandicap) under 16, 150 yardi — Ist prize, 10s; 2nd, ss. 15. Ome Mile Handicap, Cup or Money — Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, 30s. Entrance, OS. 16. 200 Yards Handicap— lst prize, 40s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 17. Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards, 8 hurdles — Ist prize, 50s; 2nd, 10s. Entrance 3s. Entries for all handicaps must be sent in to the Secretary or Mr R. E. Ellis, 274, Queen-street, Auckland, not later than Monday, the 13th December with eutrance fees. No entries will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes and objections shall be decided by the committee, such decision to be final. All protests must be accompanied by the sum of ten shillings, which shall be forfeited to the funds if the protest be not sustained. The winner of any handicap over the value of £5 after the declaration of the starts may be re-handicapped for one or all of the three distances for the Cup. In all races any competitor leaving his mark before the pistol goes off to be penalised and put back in 100 yds. and 120 yds., 1 yard ; 200 yds. and 250 yds., 2 yards; 440 yds., 5 yards; 568 yds., 7 yards ; j-mile, 10 yards ; 1 mile, 20 yards. Any competitor making three false starts will be disqualified. No qualification or acceptance fees for any race. No 16, 200 Yards.— The handicap for this will not be declared until after the Cup Race has been decided. GEO. EDGECUMBE, Hon. Sec.

HAMILTON ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SPORTS. Notice. Subscribers to the extent of 2s 6d will receive a Family Ticket for admission to Sydney Square. Non-subscribers Is each admission. GEO. EDGECUMBE, Secretary.

p O R SALE. A FARM of 460 acres, all laid down in grass and wire fenced in a very high state of cultivation, probably nothing better in the province. Price low. Also, FOR SALE or LEASE, 350 acres, with Dwelling-house, all laid down in grass, 1^ miles from Paterangi Factory ; Or, The whole Farm in one lot of 880 acres. For price and particulars apply to THOS. GOODFELLOW, Alexandra.

p O fi SALE. A FARM of 230 Acres, Adjoining the Town of Kihikihi. The land is all well grassed ; one-half of the land is reclaimed swamp, with grass all the year ; is well-fenced and sub-divided. Good Dwelling - house, Stock-yard, Stable, &c. Orchard in full bearing. Stock at valuation if required. For further particulars apply Mr J. B. Wbyte, Hamilton ; W. J. Hunter & Co., Ohaupo j or the owner, W. A. COWAN, Kihikihi.

Tj! O R SALE. In lots to suit purchasers — About 8000 Acres FIRST-CLASS LAND; situated between Cambridge and Matamata (adjoining Mr Firth's property). Land well wooded and watered, can be reached in about 1^ hours by good buggy road from Cambridge. Part of the property is close to Rotorua Railway. Title, Crown grant. Terms easy. Also, 50 Acre Lot near Cambridge. Apply to W. F. BUCKLAND, Solicitor, Durham-street East, Auckland.

rp O LEND A large Sum of MONEY at very low interest on first-class freehold security. Apply to J. B. WHYTE ; or, J. S. EDGECUMBE, Hamilton.

BALL PROGRAMMES— A large and varied assortment just received at The Waikato Tjmes Office,