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Waikato Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 2408, 15 December 1887, Page 3

NoticespROME NA D E CONC ER T. In aid of Hamilton Brass Band Funds Will take place On ERIDAY EVENING, DEC. 2-1 th, In Mrs GWYNNE’S GARDEN. CHRISTMAS CAROLS And OTHER SELECTIONS BY THE CHORAL SOCIETY, P. MUNRO, Bandmaster, Under Tin-; Patronage ok the Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, AND TROOPERS OK THE Te AWAMUTU Cavalry. Q_ RA N D pNTERTAINMENT AND TABLEAUX ViVANTS ! In Aid ok St. John's Church Funds, on FRIDAY, 16th DECEMBER. ISS7. To conclude with Dancing. The Stage Scenery of the THEATRE ROYAL, TE AWA.MUTU, has been entirely re-dceorated upon a scale of unparalleled magnificence. Admission— 3s, 2s and Is. Doors open at 7.30 ; commence at S sharp. G A R U A W A II I A. A BAZAAR, In aid of the Presbyterian Church Manse Funds, Will bo held in TH E TOWN HALL ON Thursday, December 22ad, 1887. Contributors of goods to the above are respectfully requested to forward, or leave with the undersigned, not later than the Tuesday previous. Perishable goods and live stock on Thursday morning, and kindly advise the same beforehand. U. JAMES, Secretary Bazaar Committee. AMILTON ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SPORTS. Extension of TimeENTRIES for all HANDICAPS will be received up to SATURDAY, Deo. 17th, ISS7. GEO, EDGECUMBE, Hon. Sec. Hamilton annual christMAS SPORTS. Footballers’ Race Handicap. The distance for this race has been reduced from 250 yards to 110 yards. Entries close on Saturday, December 17th. GEO. EDGECUMBE, Hon. Sec. AMILTON CHRISTMAS SPORTS, ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, ISS7. President :J. B. Whyte, Esq., M.H.R. Vice - President : Major Jackson, M.H.R. Judge : Col. Forbes. Starter : Mr T. G. Sandos. Handicaithiw ; Messrs J. C. Booth and T G. Sandes. Committee ; Messrs Barton, Bell, Bindon, J. C. Booth, T. G. Sandos, G. Le Qneane, G. White, E. L. Smith, C. Tippen, P. E. Stevens, 11. Biggs, R. Edwards, R. F. Sandes, J. Somers, J. W. Smith, A. G. Bright, F. Hammond, J. Coombes, H. Smith, and E. Pearson, senr. (Hamilton), G. B. Jenkins, and D. Coombes (Ngarnawahia); J. Harris (Iluntly). Hon. Sec. and Treas. Mr Geo, Edgeoumbe. PROGRAMME. 1. Bovs’ Race (Handicap), under 12, 100 yards—lst prize, 7s 6d ; 2nd, 2s Od. 2. Maiden Elat Race, 120 yards—lst prize, 20s; 2nd, ss. Entrance, 2s. 3. Running Hum Jump—lst prize, 20s. Entrance, Is. 4. Hamilton Cue (Ist stage), 100 yards Handicap, to count by points. Start at 1 p.m.—lst prize, Cup, or £ls ; 2nd, £5 ; 3rd, £2 10s. Entrance, 15s. 5. Handiuak Hurdle Race, 120 yds., 6 hurdles—lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, 2s. 0. Hamilton Cup (2nd stage), 250 yards Handicap. Start at 2.30. 7. Half-Mile Handicap— lst prize 60s; 2nd, 20s. Entrance, 4s, S. Trotting Race, about 31 miles ; time handicap. Ist prize, £5; 2nd prize, £2; third, £l, Entrance, ss. No third prize unless 10 start. 9. Hamilton Cup (3rd stage.) Once round the track (about 508 yards) handicap. Start at 10 Running Long Jump— lst prize 20s. Enttance, Is. 11. Eootualler.s’ Race, 110 yards Handicap. For bona fide members of football clubs in Waikato who have played in two matches during the season of 1887 ; run in club colours, including stoekin-s ; no spikes allowed. Ist prize, gold medal; 2nd prize, silver medal. Entrance, 2s Od. 12. Boy’s Race (Handicap) under 16, 150 yards—lst prize, 10s; 2nd, ss. 13. One Mile Handicap, Cup or Money —lst prize, £5 ; 2nd, 30s. Entrance, os. 14. 200 Yards Handicap—lst prize, 40s; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 15. Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards, 8 hurdles—lst prize, 50s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance 3s. 16. Consolation Handicap, 150 yards, for all beaten competitors—lst prize, 30s; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. Entries for all handicaps must be sent in to the Secretary not later than Saturday, the 17th December, with entrance fees. They must be accompanied by performances on pain of disqualification. 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-bandicapped for one or all of the three distances for the Cup. In all races any competitor leaving the mark before the pistol goes off to he penalised and put back in 100 yds. and 120 yds., 1 yard; 200 yds. and 250 yds., 2 yards; 410 yds., 5 yards; 568 yds., 7 yards; .'.-mile, 10 yards; I mile, 20 yards. Any competitor making three false starts will lie disqualified. No qualification or acceptance fee for any race. No 14, 200 Yards.—The handicap for this will not ho declared until after the Gu» R.ive has been decided. GEO. EDGECUMBE, Hon. See.