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Evening Post, Volume XV, Issue 284, 4 December 1877, Page 4

ANNUAL FETE OF THE ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS. TO BR HELD ON THE BASIM RHSERVE ON BOXING DAY, 2(Jth December, 1877. The proceeds iv aid of the Benevolent Fund. Under the Patronage of his Excellency the Marquis and Marchioness of Normanby. Prosbamme — S S O •a tS -2 a o. a- a. g 3 <3 m W 1. Boys' Race, under 14 years 20s 10* Is 2. Maiden Race, 220 yds CO* 20i 3s 3. Cliri?tma<) Handicap (first of 5 events), 100 yds 300s 80a 40* us 4. Sailors' Hornpipe ... 30s 10s 2s 5. Walking Handicap, 2 miles, youtlis under 17 years 30s 10s 2s 0. Foresters' Maiden Ra<-o, 440 yds ... 40s 20s 2s Cd 7. Christmas Handicap ' (2nd event). 220 yds 8. Vaulting with Pole (handicap) 30a 10s 2s 9. Wrestling Match, collar and elbow ... 50s 2s Cd 10. Frog Hurdle Race ... 40a 20* 2s Gd 11. Christmas Handicap (3rd event), 440vds 12. Siug'le Stick ... "... 40s 2s 6d 13. Walking Handicap, 3 miles 120s 40s 5* 14. Hurdle Handicap, 440 yds 60s 20s 3s 15. Bicycle Handicap, 3 miles 60s 20s 3s 16. Christmas Handicap (4th event), 6Coyds 17. Stone and Basket Race, 50 stones ... 60s 20s 3s 18. Jingling Match ... 40* 2* 19. Two 1 Mile Handicap 120s 40s 5* - 20. Firemen's Race, in uniform, 440 yds ... 40s 20a 2s Cd 21. Water Race, 440 yds 40s 10s 2s 22. Christmas Handicap (sth event), 880 yds 23. Sack Race, 100 yds ... 30s 10s 2s 24. Climbing Greasy Pole, prize, ham and 30s Together with a variety of other sports, viz. : — Tom Fool's race, dipping for coins in water, treacle rolls, &c, &c. Entries for Christmas Handicap, also Nos. 13, 14, 15, and 19, must be made to the Secretary at Foresters' Arms Hotel not later than 8 p.m. on Wednesday, the 12th inst. All otherentries at Secretary's office on day of sports. Handicaps will be declared on Monday, 17th inst.. and acceptances for Nos. 3, 13. and 19 will be received up to 8 p ra. on Friday, 21st inst. Acceptances for C hristmas Handicap. Walking Handicap, and Two Mile Handicap, 2s 6d each. The full Band of the City Rifles has been engaged. Sports will commence at 11 o'clock sharp. Admission to ground, Is ; Grand Stand, Is ; children half-price. " MORTON QUINN, Secretary. T i? a^ It m c IT. Cabinetmaker and Upholsterer, Cuba-street, noar To Aro House. Needle and Fancy Work mounted in any style. Fancy Occasional Chairs in stock, and made to any design. Drawingroora Suites and Upholstery in general specially attended to. Spring Mattresses Pulu Flock „ Flax „ Furniture Re-Stuffed and Re-Polished. BOOTS ! BOOTS ! 1 BOOTS 1 ! J R AUSTIN begs to take this opportunity . of thanking his old friends and customers for former support, and informs them and the public generally that he has again commenced business, aud opened up a large and varied stock of BOOTS AND SHOES In the premises next the Melbourne Hotel Willis-street, whero those who waut Good Serviceable Boots and Shoes will do well to pay him a visit. For First-Class GENT'S BOOTS Go to R. Austin's, Willis-street. For Fust-class LADIES' BOOrS Go to R. Austin's, Willis-street. For First-class CHILDREN'S BOOTS Go to R. Austin's, Willis-street. For Good and Cheap BOOTS and SHOES of ' • every description Go to R. Austin's. Willis-street. For COLONIAL-MADE BOOTS and SHOES of all kinds Go to R. Austin's, Willis-street. As R. Austin has had over 20 years experience in the Colony as Importer and Maker of Boots, &c, he has overy confidence in soliciting the favors of the publicyind owing to the complete arrangements hems made for constantly replenishing his Stock from the Best Home Houses* he is able to sell all goods at a very much Lower Rate than any other house in Town. ' - j An Inspection Invited. I Bespoke Work and Repairs executed by firstrate workmen ou the premisos. Note the Address — R . AUSTIN, Next door to Melbourne Hotel, Willis-street, Wellington. DOWN AQtA IN. U DOWN AGAIN. DOWN AGXIK. FOR CASH. ,rpHE Best and Cheapest. Shoeing EstablishX ment in Wellington. " " Cart horses — heels and toes ... Bs. Trap horses-rheels or steeled... 7s. Light harness. or saddle ... 6s. Horses Medically Treated. All work, guaranteed and executed by a bona fide Farrier.' ,J. SEXTON'S Veterinary Establishment, Willis-stroet (opposite the N. Z. Times Office). N.B. — Advice gratis; 1 charge for medicine only. CHEAP HORSE - SHOEING ! CHEAP HORSE-SHOEING ! ! CHEAP HORSESHOEING!!! rnHE undersigned will reduce the price of JL Horse-sboeiug for cash, at his establishment. Manners-street, on and after Monday, 17th September. Cart Horses, heels and toes per set, Bs. Trap Horses, heels per set, 7s. Light Harness and Saddle Horse, per set, Cs. JAMES MADDEN, Manners-street. 11th September, 1877. P.S. — All work guaranteed. TODD AND JOHNS, Wholesale and Retail Tobacconists and Hairdressers, Willis-street, nearly opposite the Melbourne Hotel, T) EG to call the attention of the inhabitants JIJ of Wellington and surrounding districts to their large Stock of Tobaccos and Cigars, every description if Pipes of the best brands, Soaps and Scents, and everything connected with the trade, which they are prepared to supply at lowest prices. '_- S .B.— Largeistoek of Ladies' Hah* Wcrlc on hand; and shipments ordered. Special attention given given to Ladies' -H«mri'Work. Their own combings jnada to order. Every necessary in this branch always on hand, and at Lowest Prices. '" " ' Note the Address— iji '. ' TODD AND JOHNS, Willis-street.