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New Zealand Times, Volume LXXI, Issue 3942, 6 January 1900, Page 6

QPE E A HOUSE. Under the direction of Messrs J. C. TV ILLIAMSON and OEO. MOSGROVH. Touring Manager Mr Harold Ashton A SPECIAL EVENT Of EXT KAO F DIN ARY INTEREST. FRIDAY, JANUARY 12th, And for Positively NINE NIGHTS ONLY. The directors take exceptional jfieasure in being able, after prolonged postponement, to at last definitely announce the appearance on the above date of the celebrated American Comedian, MR HARRY CONOR, MR HARRY CONOR. Supported bv Messrs HOYT AND McXEE’S COMPANY. Direct from the Madison square Theatre, New York. Some three years ago, Mr CONNOR, under the chaporonapo of M-ssrs Williamson and Mnsgrovc. paid his first visit to Australia, submitting himself for public approval as ‘'Welland Strong,” in the Musical Comedy, A TRIP TO CHINATOWN So well is it, known that it is almost needless to refer to the instantaneous hit be rand'-,-and to the magnificent success of the niece, as also the pronounced triumph of the actor throughout the whole six months’ tour. Lot it alono be said that I lie popularity' of Mr CONOR, of the Con■■’■mi-, and of the piece in Melbourne and Sydney necessitated a prolongation of the season in each citv. thus precluding the possibility of a New Zealand tour, which had been previously contemplated, 'the present opportunity, however, is being taken of introducing this eminent artist, who is one of the world’s recognised foremost comedians, and a. most brilliant American Company, who will assuredly win the heartiest appreciation in the three splendid Musical Comedies, ! 'A TRIP TO CHINATOWN,” "A STRANGER IN NLvV YORK.” And "A TEXAS STEER.” FRIDAY, JANUARY 12th, And for POSITIVELY FIVE NIGHTS ONLY. Will be presented absolutely the Finest And Funniest of all Musical Comedies. A TRIP TO CHINATOWN The Box Plan JAr the Five Performances will bo opened at Holliday’s on TUBSJP Y MORNING at 10 o’clock. Dress Circle and Res.rvod Stalls, ss; Stalls, 3s; Family Circle, 2s; Pit, Is. 808 m res Sim /VS 9m msm TTkANNEVIRKE JOCKEY CLUB’S ANNUAL lIA Civ RACE MEETING. To bo hefd on THE CLUB’S COURSE, TAHORAITE, On WEDNESDAY, FEB. 14, 1900. SUBJECT TO METROPOLITAN RULES. PROGRAMME: 1 p.m.— MAIDEN HURDLES, of 30 govs; j second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stokes; weight 10 stone; the winner of any fiat race to carry lOst 101 b. Open to all horses that have never won a hurdle race or steeplechase at time of starting; distance If miles; over 6 flights of 3ft 6in hurdles. Entrance 20s. 1.30 p.m. FLYING HANDICAP, of 35 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; distance J mile. Nomination 10s; acceptance 20s. 3.30 p.m. DANNBVIRKE HANDICAP, of 80 sovs; second horse to receive 10 sovs from the stakes; distance 1} miles. Nomination, 30s: acceptance, 40s. 3.15 i).in. —HANDICAP HURDLES, of ‘45 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; distance II miles; over 0 flights of Oft Gin hurdles. Nomination, 10s: acceptance, 255. 3.15 p.m.—RAILWAY HANDICAP, of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; distance 7 furlongs. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s. 4.15 p.m.—HIGH-WEIGHT HANDICAP, of 30 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes; 1 mile and a distance. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 15s. ■ ! ■ 4.45 p.m.—FINAL SCURRY, of 25 sovs; second horse to receive 5 sovs from the stakes: weight'9 gtono; open to horses that have never won a race at time of starting. Distance, 5 furlongs. Entrance, 15s. NOMINATIONS, WEIGHTS AND ACCEPTANCES : Nominations for all races, entrance for Maiden Hurdles and Final Scurry to close with the Secretary, Dannevirkc, on WEDNESDAY, January 24th. 1900. at 10 p.m. Weights declared on WEDNESDAY. January Slst, 1900. Acceptances close on WEDNESDAY", 7th February, 1900. at 10 p.m. Telegraph Office closes at 5 p.m. , RULES AND GENERAL CONDITIONS. 1. All Stakes Paid Without Deductions. 2. Colom-s, Pedigrees, and Performances Must Accompany all Entries. 3. Evovv Entry must bear the Name or Assumed Name of the Owner or Owners. 4. Races will bo run in tho order advertised. 5. No Bookmakers will be allowed on tho Course under any pretence whatever. Approved in accordance with the miles of racing—F. D. Luckie, See. H.B. Jockey Chib. W. G. HUNTER. j Hon. Sec., Dannevirkc. FORTY-MILE BUSH CALEDONIAN SOCIETY, PAEIATUA. milE ANNUAL SPORTS MEETING will be held on tho RACECOURSE, PAHIATUA, ‘ On WEDNESDAY, 17th JANUARY. 1900. Entries for Handicaps close on the 11th January. For further particulars ‘see posters, or apply to * G. C. MILLER. G7l Secretary ST. PATRICK’S J?3O HANDICAP, to be run under the rules of the Irish Athletic Society of Southland on the 14th March, Ihoo. ior particulars apply to W. HINCHEY, Criterion Hotel, 708 Don street, Invercargill.