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Auckland Star, Volume XXV, Issue 30, 3 February 1894, Page 8

Picnics, Excursions, Etc. g» iTjRANOEMEN'S SPORTS tllf^ AT MR BUCKLAND'S /§¥^Wk. P^DDOOK ON 29th ULT. The Committee of the above Sports beg most heartily to thank Mr Buckland for the use of the Paddock on the occasion; Messrs Porter and Co., H. Brett, W. Skeates, T. Jones, J. and J. Dickey. Cruickshank, Miller and Co., W. H. Philips, C. Hopkins, H. Robinson. Wildman and Lyell, H. Ellison, Read Bros., H. Morton. G. Mcßride, Court Bros., MoMaster, Shalders. and Co.. J. J. Craig, ond others, for their excellent prizes; the numerous ladies and gentlemen who so generously assisted by moneys; and all those who in any way helped to make the Sports a success. J^JAMIESON, Sec. IIfATCHMAKERS' & JEWELLERS' fT ANNUAL PICNIC, To be held at MOTU I H I On WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14. The P.S. EAGLE will leave Queen-st. Ferry Tee at 8.45 a.m. and 1.30 p.m. sharp, landing passengers at the wharf. Ladies' Tickets, Is; Gent's, 2s; Children under 12, Free. Full Band in attendance. Hot Water provided. Programme of Sports t 150 Yards Apprentices' Handicap 150 Yardi Trade Handicap 440 Yards Apprentices' Handicap 440 Yards Trade Handicap 120 Yards Married Men's Handicap 160 Yards Open Handicap 75 Yards Human Wheelbarrow Race. Entries for Open Race, with previous performances. Close on SATURDAY, 10th. at 1 p.ra., and Trade Races on THURSDAY. Bth, at 6 p.m. ' Entries received at Mr Kiohn's, Queen-Bt. E. WHITE, Hon. Sec. \ UCKLAND SADDLE KS' PICNIC Will be held at MOTUTAPU ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1894. Leaving Queen-street Wharf, per p.s. Eagle, at 9 a.m. sharp. I Hot water will be provided, and complete ar" rangements have been made for a safe landing, Band in attendance. TICKETS: Is 6d, and all under twolve Is. Wm. HILL. Seo. "OUTCHERS1 PICNIC AND SPORTS, To be held at MOTUTAPU on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21st. For the convenience and comfort of our supporters, the two fine Ferry Steamers * Eagle and 'Victoria' have been engaged. A erood landing stage will also bo arranged for ladies and chi'dren. Hot water provided. The p.s.' Victoria' leaves the Wharf at 9 a.m.. followed br the 'Eagle' at 10 a.m. Brass Band in attendance. Returning in the evening —' Victoria at 5 p.m.,' Eagle' at 6 p.m. Adults' Tickets, Is 6d; Children tinder 12,6 d. Programme o? Butchers' Sports : 1. 120 yds. Maiden Race. First Prize, £1; Second. Trophy. Entry, Is. 2. 100 yds. BuTcnER Boys' Handicap. First Prize. Trophy: Second, Trophy. Entry. Is. 3. 150tds. (Open) Handicap First Prize, £2'» Second. Trophy. Entry, 2a 6d. 4. 50yds. (Opes) Sack Race. First Prize, Trophy ; Second. Trophy. Post entry. Is. 5. First Stage of Butchers' Handicap. 100 yds. Firot Prize, £4; Second, Trophy; « Third, Trophy. Entry, 3s. LUNCHEON.-HaUNHouk. ; 6. Second Stage of Butchers' Handicap. 220yd8. 7. 100YD3. Girls' Race (under 16). , First, Trophy; Second. Trophy. Entry free. 8. 50yds. Hukah Wheelbarrow Race (open). First prize, £1; Second, Trophy. Post entry, Is. 9. Married Woman's Race (No. 1). 100 yds. First Prizo, 1 Ton Coal; Second, Box of Soap. Entry free. 10. TIIIKD STAGK OF BUTCHER'S HANDICAP' 440 yds, 11. 120 yds. Master Butchers' Handicap. First Prize, 1 Ton Salt; Second, Ivory Handle Steel and Knife. Post entry, 2s 6d ( 12. Man-o'-Waksman's Race, 440yda. First Prize, Trophy; Second, Trophy. Entry free. 13. 150 yds. Slaughterman's Handicap. First' Prize, Trophy: Second Trophy. Kntry. 2s < 14. Married Woman's Race (No. 2), 100 yds! First Prize, Box of Tea; Second. Sunshade. Entry free. 15. Siamese Race (open), lOOjds. Firsb Prize, £1; Seconu, Trophy. Post entry, Is. 16. B"tciikhs' Steeplechase, about 1 mile. First Prize, £2; Second, Trophy; Third, Trophy. Eptry, 2s 6d. 17. Boys' under 16 Hurry-Scurry Race (open). First Prize, Trophy; Second, Trophy. Post entry. Is. 18. The Ladies' Cake Walk. 19. Cummitteeman'3 Race, 120 yds. First Prize, Trophy ; Second. Trephy. 20. Bandsman's Race, 120 yds. Prize, 1 dozen Bottled Stout. Entries for Races 1. 2,3,5,13. and 16 will be received nt the Hritish Hotel, Queen-street, on WEDNESDAY EVENING, at 8 p.m. Entries close at 9.30 p.m. La6t two years' performances required. W. LEWIS. Hon. Secretary. *£J< X U B I L E E. wh£*ttn! I Independent Order of ODDFELLOWS, #j^|yi|p^ Fiftieth Anniversary. 1 TO HOME BAY. MOTUTAPU, (By kind permission of Messrs Reid Bros.) SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 24. 1894. The magnificent p.s. Eagle will leave the Ferry Tee at 8.30 a.m. and 1.15 p.m.; TWO Steamers returning from Motutapn. Tickets. Is 6d onch ; Children under 12 (accompanied by their pnronts., Free. TEA PE.OVIDED. TWO BANDS engaged-one for each trip. Howick, Otahuhu, Thames. Whangarei, and Wark worth Lodges take part. The Committee will make the most perfoct arrangements for landing at Motutapu. PROGRAMME OF SPORTS. Numerous and Valuable Prizes. First event after arrival of 1.15 p.m Steamer. 1. Boys' Race (12 to 15 years). 60yds. Free 2. Girls' Race (12 to 15 years). 60yds. Free. 3. Friendly Societies' Handicap (3 distances) Entry, 2s 6d 100 yds. 4. Past Grands' Race. 150 yds. Entry, Is. 5. Friendly Societies' Handicap. Second distance. 2Coyds. 6. Race for Messrs Reid Bros.' Employees, t Entry on the uround. 7. 100 yds Handicap (Members M.U. only). Entry, Is. 8 Old Members' Race (over 50 years). 100 yds. Handicap. (M.U. only.) Entry, Is. 9, Youths' Race (15 to 18 years). Entry, 6d. 10. 250 yds Handicap (Professionals). Entry, Is. 11. Married Ladies' Race (freel. First prize, Perambulator (presented by McLeod Bros.) • 12. Friendly Societies' Handicap. Third distance. 300 yds 13. Manx Race. 100 yds. Entry. Is. U. Tugs-of-War, Between Teams From the Various M.U. Lodges. There will be Sports for the Chiloren from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Entries on ground. With the exception of Nos. 4. 6, 7, 8 and 14 above, all the events are open to amateur members of the variona Friendly Societies and their families. No. 10 race is for professionals (members of various Friendly Societies). Entries, with past performances, will be received at the ante-room of the Lome-street Hall, on next Saturday, February lOtb, from 8 till 10 p.m., or at McLeod Bros', shop, 277. Queen-street, same time. Entries from Country Members of Friendly Societies will be received by the Secretaries of the various Oddfellow Lodge* up ts the foregoing date and time. '