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Waikato Times, Volume XXVII, Issue 2256, 23 December 1886, Page 3

Notices.

HAMILTON ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SPORTS, TO BR HELD ON SYDNEY SQUARE.

WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1886. President: J. B. Whyte, Esq., M.H.R. Viob-Pkksjdknt : W. A. Graham, Esq., Mayor. Junes : Mr C. J. W. Birton. Ktxktku: MrR. E. Ellis. Committed : Messrs Barton, Bell, Bindon, J. C. Booth, T. G. Sandes, C, Le Quesne, (1. White, E. L. Smith, C. Tippen, P. E. Stevens. F. Fonest, H. Biggs, R. Ed u aids, \V. Le Quesne. R. F. Sandes, J. Somers (Hamilton), R. James, G B. Jenkins, and D Combes (Ngaiuawahia) ; 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 6<. 2. Maiden Flit Race, 120 yards— lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, ss. Entrance. 2«. o. Running High Jump— lst prize, 20s. Entrance, Is. 4. Hamilton Cup (Ist stage), 100 yards Handicap, to count by points. Start at 1 p. in — Ist prize. Cup, or £15; 2nd, £-i ; 3rd, £2 10s. Entrance, 1535. Vaulting with Pole— lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, s*. Entrance, 2s. Competitors must bring their own pole. 6. Handicap Hurdle Rack, 120 yds., 6* hurdles — Lit prize, 20s; 2nd, os. Entrance, 2s. , 7. Bicyclk Rack for Roadstkrs (Handicap 1 , 2 miLs — Ist puze, Gold Medal ; 2nd. Silver Medal. Six entries or no lace. Entrauce, 2s 6.1. 8. Hamilton Cup '2nd stage), 230 yards Handicap. Start at 2 30. 9. Half milk Handicap— lst prize, 60s ; 2ud, 20s. Entrance, 4s. 10. Trotting Race. 3 miles ; time handicap. Ist prize, £o ; 2nd prize, £2 ; third, £1. Entrance, ss. 11. Hamilton Cup (3rd stagp). Once round the track (about 568 yards) handicap. Start at 4 o'clock. 12. Running Long Jitmp — Ist prize, 20s. Entrance, Is. 13. Footb\llkr\s Race, 250 yards Handicap. For bona tide mem bers of football clubs in Waikato who have played in three matches during Hie season of ISSG; rnnin clubuoiours., including stockings ; no spikes allowed. Ist prize, gold me' ; 2nd prize, silver mHal. Eiurance, 2s (id. 14. Boy.V Race (Handicap) under 16, 150 yard — Ist prize, 10s; 2nd, ss. 15. Oxe Mile Handicap, Cup or Money — Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd, 30s. Entrance, os. 16. 200 Yakd.s Handicap— lst prize, 40s ; 2nd. 10s Entrance, 2s Gd. 17. Handicap Hurdle Rack, 440 yards, 8 hurdles— lst prize, 50s; 2nd, 10s. Entrance 3s. 18. Consolation Hanuicvp, 150 yards. for all beaten competitors — Ist prize, 30s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2<. 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 entrance 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 £o after the declaiation of the starts may be re-handicapped for one or all of the three distances tor the Cup. In all races any competitor lea\ing 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 ; mile, 10 yards ; 1 mile, 20 yards. Any competitor making three false starts will be disqualified. No qualification or acceptance fe.es for auy race. No 16, 200 Yards.— The handicap for this will not be declared uutil after the Cup Race has been decided. T. G. SANDER Hon. Sec.

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

T? 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 Pdteraugi Factory ; Or, The whole Farm in one lot of 880 acres. For price and particulars apply to THOS. GOODFELLOW, Alexandra.

p O R SALE. A FARM of 230 Acres, Adjoining the Town of Kiliikihl Price Low, and Terms or Payment Very East.

The land ia 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. Whyte, Hamilton ; W. J. Hunter & Co., Ohaupo ; or the owner, W. A. COWAN, Kihikihi.

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

BALL PROGR\MMES-A large and varied assortment just received at The Waikato Timjs Office.