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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5537, 25 December 1878, Page 3

Properties for Sale EL LINGT ON-TERRACE. FOE SALE.—The House and about One Acre of Ground, at present occupied by John Henderson, Esq., O.E. For particulars apply to J. H. BETHUNE & CO. PROPERTIES FOR SALE. MR. P. K. WATTY has been authorised to sell by private contract, a Freehold Property in Courtenay-place, 50£t. frontage by 75ft. depth, with buildings. A splendid site for a hotel. Terms very liberal. MR. P. K. WATTY has received instructions to sell by private contract, 100 Building Sections at the Lower Hutt, each a quarter-acre. Plans at his office, Star Chambers., , . ; - ; MR. P. K. WATTY is instructed to dispose of the Goodwill, Furniture, &0., >of a first-class Accommodation House, close to the city. Terms very moderate. Apply Star Chambers. TC'iOR Private Sale, the Furniture and HouseJC hold Effects, Books, &c., of a gentleman giving up housekeeping. This is worthy the attention of parties furnishing, as everything is in -first-class condition and of superior quality. Apply to P. K. WATTY, Star Chambers. IMARH STEAM FLOUR MILL, For Lease or Purchase. Messrs. John King and Co. have for sale privately the Lease of a Steam Flour Mill in Timaru. Easy terms. Full particulars upon application to KRULL & CO., Wellington. O T 10 E. IMPORTANT SALE OF THE FINEST LAND IN THE WELLINGTON DISTRICT. JAMES McCOLL faaa received instructions from Messrs. W. A. and H. S. Fitzherbert, to soli by private bargain— The whole of that magnificent estate known as the Wainui-o-mata, consisting of 3125 acres. Thirteen hundred acres are divided into paddocks on the well-known Wainui-o-mata Plain. Eighteen hundred and twenty-five acres are on the terraces, of which about 400 acres are bush, and the remainder partially clear and fenced. This land is equal to any in the Lower Hutt Valley or the Taieri Plains, Otago. For terms and particulars apply to . ■ _ JAMES MoCOLL, ’ Panama Chambers, Wellington. Athletic Sports TTTBLLINGTON CALEDONIAN ;Vy ' • SOCIETY. BASIN RESERVE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1879. Under the Patronage of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR " ; AND THE : . Marchioness op Normanrt, ■ AND ‘ 1 ' His Worship the Matob. President—6. Cbawpobd, Esq. Vice-President—T. Buchanan, Esq. - Treasurer—Captain Molnttee. dikectobs : Mr. E. Pearce, J.P. Mr. A. Young „ 6. Hunter, M.H.R. „ J. H. Pollock „ G.E.Tolhnrst, J.P. „ T. K. McDonald „ J. S. M. Thompson Dr. Diver, J.P. „A. J. McTavish Mr. C. O’Neil!, J.P, „ J. Sawers „ E. W. Mills Captain Seller ~ J. H. Bethune Mr. J. Dransfield, J.P. „ James Reid „ KJ. Duncan, J.P. „ R. Greenfield „ T. McKenzie Hon. J. Martin, M.L.C. PROGRAMME ; 1. Maiden Race, 220 yards. Entrance, 2s. 6d. First prize, £4; second, £l. To start at 12 sharp. 2. Youths’ Race, (handicap), 2GO yards. For Youths under 15. Entrance, Is. First prize, £1; second, 10s. To start, 12.16. 3. Hop, Step, and Jump. Entrance, Is. 6d. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 12.15. 4. Throwing the Hammer (21Ibs). Entrance, 2s. 6d. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 12.30. 6. New Year's Handicap, 200 yards. Entrance, 35.; acceptance, Is. 6d. First prize, £5; second, £2; third, £l. To start, 12.30. 6; Bagpipe Music. Entrance,;,6s. First prize, £6; second, £l. To start, 12.30. 7. Steeple Race (handicap), 1000 yards. 6 water jumps, 12 hurdles, 4 furze hedges. Entrance, 65.; acceptance, 2s. 6d. Eirst prize, £5; second, £2. To start, 1.0. 8. Putting the Stone (211 b). Entrance, Is. 6d. Eirst prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 1.0. 9. New Year’s Handicap, 100 yards. Entrance, 35.; acceptance, Is. 6d. First prize, £5; second, £2; third, £l. To start, 1.30. 10. Highland Fling. Entrance, Is. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 1.30. 11. Three-Legged Race. Youths under 15. Entrance, Is. First prize, £1 10s.; second, 10s. To start, 1,45. 1 12. Walking Handicap, two miles. Entrance, ss. ; acceptance, 2s. 6d. Eirst prize, £7; second, £3; third, £l. To start, 2.0. 13. Sword Dance. Entrance, Is. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 2.0. 14. Standing High Jump. Entrance, ls.6d. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 2.15. 15. New Year’s Handicap, - . 440 yards. Entrance, 35.; acceptance, Is. 6d. Eirst prize £5; second, £2; third, £l. To start, 2.30. 16. ; Tossing the Caber. Entrance, 2s. 6d. First prize, £3; second, £l. To start, 2.30. 17. Running Long Leap. Entrance, Is. 6d. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 2.45. 18. Tug of War. Between teams of six men. Entrance, 6s. First prize, £4. To start, 2.45. . 19. Vaulting with Pole. Entrance, 2s. 6d. Eirst prize, £3 ; second, £l. To start, 3.0. 20. Hurdle Handicap, 440 yards. Entrance, ,3s. ; acceptance, Is. 6d. Eirst prize, £5; second, £2; third, £l. To start, 3.0. 21. Scotch Reel. Entrance, - Is. First Prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 3.15. 22. Running High Jump. Entrance, Is. 6d. Eirst prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 3.30. 23. Stone and Basket Race, 30 Stones. Entrance, 2s. Eirst prize, £3; second, £l. To start, 3.30. 24. Irish Jig. Entrance, Is. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 3.45. 25. Firemen’s Race, (in uniform), 220 yards. Entrance, Is. 6d. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 4.0. 26. Sailors’ Hornpipe. . Entrance, Is. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 4.15. 27. Tilting at the Ring. Entrance, 6s. First prize. Saddle and Bridle ; second, Whip and Spurs. To start, 4.30. 28. Consolation Handicap, 100 yards. Entrance, 2s. First prize, £3; second, £l. To start, 5.0. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Entries, must be made to the Secretary, at the New Zealander Hotel, Manners-atreet, Wellington, as follows : Maiden Race; 100 yards, 200 yards, 440 yards, Handicaps; Steeple Race, Walking Handicap, and Hurdle Handicap, on or before Wednesday, the 18th December. Handicaps will be declared on Monday, the 23rd December, and acceptances will be received up to 9 o’clock, Friday, 27th December. Entries for the remaining events will be received at the Secretary’s Office on the ground on the day of the Sports. The races are open to all, and will be run under the Rules of the Society. Nominators must state colors at time of entry, as well as their Post Office address. The time for receiving entries and acceptances will be strictly adhered to. - No nominations or acceptances will be received unless rcoompanied with the proper fees. Four competitors to start or no third prize, three or no second prize, two or no first prize. : ; . - The decisions of the Directors, or whoever they may appoint; shall in all cases of dispute be final. , JSo attendance on Competitors will be allowed under any pretence. ’ In the event of the weather proving unfavorable, tbe Directors shall have it in their power to postpone the Sports from day to day. Sports to commence at 12 o’clock sharp. A FIRST-CLASS BAND WILL BE IN ATTENDANCE. Admission—To the Ground, Is; Grand Stand, Is.; Children, Half-price. J W.KBRBY, Secretary.