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Evening Post, Volume XXII, Issue 137, 10 December 1881, Page 3

m H E A T R E ROYAL. Lessee Mr. R. J. De Lias TO-NIGHT (-saTUKDXY), 10th DEC. MR. W. H. LKA XE, And De Liau' Specialty Company, in THE GREAT SENSATION OF THE DAY. THE GREAT SEN.SAIION OF THE DAY. IT IS IT IS IT IS NEVER TOO LATE NEVER TuO LATE NEVER TOO LATE TO MEND TO MEND TO MEND THE LATEST LONDON SUCCESS. The entirely New and Picturesque Scenery, painted expressly for this production by Jl r. T. Nicholson. The New Mechanical Effects by Mr. W. Colp. The New Properties, &a , by Mr. D. Mason. The Limelight Effects by Mr Dannes. The Gaa Appurtenances by Mr. J. E. Hayes. The Musio arranged by Mr. Spiller. The Whole produced under the Stage Direction of Mr. Lachlan M'Qowan. Act 1 —The Farmyard in Old England, with its Live Stock— live fowls, live pigeons, live dogs, &c, representing one of the most life-like pictures ever produced on any stage. Act 2.— The Model Prison by Gaslight, with all its horrors of the Penal Eegnlations, and death of the boy Joseph Act 3.— The Slab Hut in Australia, and Wallawalla Gully, with its Cascade of Real Water and Brilliant Limelight Effects, parsing from sunset to sunriße, and first discovery of Gold in Australia. Act 4.— Home Again ! Faithful till death. Crime receives a just punishment, and honest hearts rewarded by happiness in a bright and glorious future. DreEa Cirole, 4s ; Stalls, 2s Gd ; Pit, Is. Business Manager, Mr. R. A. Marshall. POEESTEES 1 FETE. NEWTOWN PARK. EOXING DAY. PROttRAMME : 1. Boys' Race, under 12 years, 200 yards ; Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, sa. 2. Maiden Race, 220 yards ; Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd, 10s ; entrance, 2s. 3. Hop, Step, and Jump; Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10a ; entrancs, Is. 4. First of Three Events of the Boxing Day Handicap, 150 yards ; Ist prize, 140 a ; 2nd, 60s; 3rd, Soi ; entrance, ss; acceptance, 2s 6d. 5. F*n Tan Race (Chinamen only), 440 yards ; prize, pair of Baskets and Bamboo Stick, value of 35s ; entrance, Is Gd. 6. Three Milf s Walking Handicap ; let prize, 60s ; 2nd, 30s ; entrance, 2s 6d ; acceptance, 2s 6d. 7. Dr. Cole's Race for Subordinate Officers of the Order, 440 yards, handicap ; Ist prize, 40s ; 2nd, 20s ; 3rd, 10s ; entrance, la. 8. Hurdle Race, over eight hurdles, 440 yards, handicap; Ist prize, 50s; -,2nd, 20s ; entrance, 2s ; acceptance, la. 9. Wrestling Match (Cumberland style); Ist prize, 30a; 2nd, 10s; entrance, Is 6d. 10. Second Event of the lioxing Day Handicap, 440 yards. 11. Tug of War between Volunteers lately returned from the Front, 10 a side ; Ist prize, 50s ; entrance, 5s a team. 12. One Mile Handicap ; Ist prize, 100s ; 2nd, 40a ; entrance, 03 ; acceptance, 2s 6d. 13. Dr. Cole's Race, open to all Members of the Order, 440 yard 3, handicap; Ist prize, 30s ; 2nd, 15s ; 3rd, 10s ; 4th, sa ; entrance, Is. 14. Sailor's Hornpipe ; Ist prize, 203 ; 2nd, 10a ; entrance, Is. 15. Dr. Cole's Race for Present and Past Chief Rangers, 410 yards, handicap ; Ist prize, 40a; 2nd, 20a; 3rd, 103; entrance, la. 16. Stone and Basket Race, 40 stones ; Ist prize, 40a ; 2nd, 20s ; entrance, 2s. 17. Friendly Societies' Handicap, 440 yards ; Ist prize, 40a ; 2nd, 20s ; entrance, 2a. 18. Third Event of the Boxing Day Handicap, 880 yards. 19. Sack Race, 200 yards ; Ist prize, 20a 2nd, 10s ; entrance, Is. CONDITIONS. The Boxing Day Handicap will be decided by points, viz., first, 3 ; second, 2 ; third, 1. Competitors in Nos. 7, 13, 15, and 17 run in ordinary clothing and regalia of respective orders. One attendant only on each competitor will I be allowed inside the course. Entrance to Handicaps Nos. 6, 8, 12, and the Boxing Day Handicap, will close on Saturday, 10th December, at 8 p.m., at the Secretary's house, Sussex-square. Handicaps will be deolared on Thursday, 15th December. Acceptances to be made on Monday, 19th December, at 7 p.m. Entries for all other events will be received on the Grounds. CS" The Splendid Band of the Naval Brigade has been engaged. J. T. BOVIS, Secretary. . * LAST WEEK ! TAST WEEK ! AH GEE'S EXHIBITION OF NEW ZEALAND FuREST SCENERY, MODELS, &c, &c, MANNERR-STREET. THE EXHIBITION IS NOW OPEN. Admission— 6d ; Children, 3d. WELLINGTON BAPTIST CHURCH, Vivian-stbe.kt. THE Ladies of this Church wi'l hold a Sale of Useful and Fancy Articles, suitable for Christmas Preseuta, on TUESDAY, 20th December. Contributions will be gratefully received. Tea will be provided at 6 o'clock. Tickets— One Shilling each. T> AZAAR ! BAZAAR ! ! BAZAAR ! ! ! Next March, For the Reduotion of the Debt on Primitive Methodist Church, Webb-street. STALLHOLDERS— Mro. Billman Mhs. Weight Miss Stmons All contributions will be thankfully received. X»TILHELMJ! WILHELMJ! The World's Greatest Violinist, Assisted by MISS MARY CORON, (Soprano), MAXIMILIAN VOGRICH, (Pianist), Will give a limited number of CONCERTS AT THE ATHENAEUM HALL, Beginning FRIDAY, 23rd DECEMBER, 1881. DE VIVO, Agent. UNITED METHODIST FREE CHORCH, COURTENAT PLACE. TEMPERANCE SERMON. /^VN SUNDAY EVENING, 11th December, \J 1881, the Rev. H. B. Redstone will Preach a Sermon on " The Bitterness of Strong Dkink." All are Welcome. PREACHING SERVICES Bt Mr. EDWARD LEWIS, TO-MORROW (Sunday) EVENING, at the PRINCESS THEATRE, Tory-street. Subjeot — " Beginning at Jerusalem." At Kaiwarra Sohoolhouse, Tuesday, at 7.30. At Karori, Old Sohoolhouse, Thursday, at 7.30. FORESTERS' HALL, Tort-street. THE ADDRESSES On the "SECOND COMING OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST " Will, D.V., be continued TO-MORROW EVENING, At 7 p.ni. All welcome. No collection. STRAYED on Pakaratahi Estate, one ! half draught bay Horse, branded D on near shoulder ; white blaze down face ; fonr black feet. If not claimed within 14 days from this notice and cost of advertisement, &c, paid, will be sold to defray expenses. COOPER & MARTIN. Kaitoke, 28th November, 1881. IMPOUNDED, in the Public Pound at Mount Cook, a black Horse, branded HH (conjoined) on the off shoulder. If not redeemed before the 27th December, it will be sold by auction, at the Public Pound, at 12 o'clock noon. JAMES DODDS, Ponndkeeper. 9th Deoember, 18S1. J