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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5538, 27 December 1878, Page 3

Properties for Sale ELLINGTON-TER RACE. FOR SALK—The House and about One Acre of Ground, at present occupied by John Hcmlevson, Esq., C.E. . Eor particulars apply to f J. H. BETHUNE & CO. PROPERTIES FOB SALE. MR. P. K. WATTY has been authorised to sell by private contract, a Freehold Property in Courtenay-plaee, 50ft. frontage by 75ft. depth, with buildings. A splendid aits tor a hotel. Terms very liberal. MR. P. K. WATTY has received inatructions 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, &c., of a first-class Accommodation House, close to the city. Terms very moderate. Apply Star Chambers. FOR Private Sale, the Furniture and Household Effects, Books, &0., of'a gentleman ghing 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. T IMAIITJ STEAM FLOUR For Lease or Purchase. MILL, Messrs. John King and Co. have for sale privately the Lease of a Steam Flom; Mill in Timaru. Easy terms. ( 1 Full particulars upon application to KRULL & CO., Wellington. TO LET, WITH THE BIGHT TO PURCHASE, THE ROYALHOTEL, FEATHEKSTON. Lease nine years to run; together with stabling for sixty horses, good garden, &c. This house is acknowledged by the travelling public to be the best in the Wairarapa for its accommodation, doing a first-class and cash trade. A chance rarely to be met with. Stock and furniture at valuation. Apply to THE PROPRIETOR, At the hotel; Or to T. & W. STAPLES, Brewers, Wellington. T O LIVERY STABLE KEEPERS AND OTHERS. To be disposed of, in consequence of retiring from business, the Coach and Carrying Business at the Lower Hutt. For further particulars apply to JOHN COBBY, Near Railway Station, Lower Hutt. Athletic Sports WELLINGTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. BASIN RESERVE, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY Ist, 1879. Under the Patronage of HIS EXCELLENCY THE GOVERNOR AND THE Marchioness of Normanbt, and His Worship the Mayor. President—6. Chav-toed, Esq. , . Vice-President—T. Buchanan, Esq. Treasurer—Captain Molnivbe. directors : . , Mr. E. Pearce, J.P. Mr. A. Young ? „ G. Hunter, M.H.R. „ J. H. Pollock „ G.E.Tolhurst, J.P. „ T. K. McDonald „ J. S. M. Thompson Dr. Diver, J.P. „A. J. MoTavish Mr. C. O'Neill, J.P. „ J. Sawers „ E. W. Mills Captain Seller „ J. H. Bethune ' Mr. J. Dransfield, J.P. „ James Reid „ B. J. Duncan, J.P. „ R. Greenfield „ T. McKenzie Hon. J. Martin,M.L.C. PROGRAMME : 1. Maiden Race, 220 yards. Entrance, 2s. fid. First prize, £4; second, £l. To start at 12 sharp. 2. Youths’ Race, (handicap), 200 yards. For Youths under 15. Entrance, Is.’ First prize, £1; second, 10s. To start, 12.16. 3. Hop, Step, and Jump. Entrance, Is. fid. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 12.15. 4. Throwing the Hammer (211bs). Entrance, : 2s. fid. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 12.80. 5. New Year's Handicap, 200 yards. Entrance, 35.; acceptance. Is. fid. First prize, £5; second, £2; third, £l. To start, 12.30. 6. Bagpipe Mosio. Entrance, ss. First prize, £5; second, £l. To start, 12.30. 7. Steeple Race (handicap), 1000 yards. 6 water jumps, 12 hurdles, 4 furze hedges. Entrance, 55.; acceptance, 2s. fid. First prize, £5; second, £2. To start, 1.0. ■ 8. Putting the Stone (211 b). Entrance, Is. fid. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 1.0. - , . - 9. New Year’s Handicap, 100 yards. Entrance, 35.; acceptance. Is. fid. 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. • 12. Walking Handicap, two miles. Entrance, ss. ; acceptance, 2s. fid. First, prize, £7; second, £3; third, £l. To start, 2.0. 13. Sword Dance. Entrance, la. 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. fid. First prize £5; second, £2; third, £l. To start, 2.30. 16. Tossing the Caber. Entrance, 2a. fid. First prize, £3; second, £l. To start, 2,30.. 17. Running Long Leap. Entrance, Is. fid. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 2.45. ' ■ :.

18. Too bp Wae. Between teams of six men. Entrance, ss. First prize, £4. To start, 2.45. 19. Vaulting with Pole. Entrance, 2s. 6d. First prize, £3 ; second, £l. To start, 3.0. ' 20; Hurdle Handicap, 440 yards. Entrance, 3s. ; acceptance, Is. Od. First prize, £5; second, £2; third, £l. To start, 3.0. 21. Scotch Hebe. Entrance, Is. First Prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 3.15. 22. Running High Jump. . Entrance, Is. 6d. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 3.30. 23. Stone and Basket Race, 80 Stones. Entrance, 2s. First 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), 220yaTds. Entrance,’ Is. 6d. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 4,0. ’ ' ’ ■ 25. Sailors’ Hornpipe. Entrance, Is. First prize, £2; second, £l. To start, 4.15. . 27. Tilting at the Ring. Entrance, ss. First prize. Saddle and Bridle ; second, Whip and Spurs. To start, 4.30. 28. Consolation Handicap, 100 yards. Entrance, 2s. First prize, £3; second, 1 £l. To start, 5.0. RULES AND REGULATIONS. Entries must be made to the Secretary, at the New Zealander Hotel, Manners-street, 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. - rr The. races are open to all, and will he r under the Rules of the Society. . * Nominators must state colors at, time o 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 rccoinpanied 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. No attendance on Competitors will bo allowed under any pretence. In the event of the weather proving unfavorable, the 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. I Admission—To tho Ground, Is; Grand Stand, If.; Children, Half-price. J W. KEBBY, I Secretary.