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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 10 December 1880, Page 1

NOTICES THE UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' FIRST GBAND ANNUAL PICNIC AND SPORTS WILL BS HELD AT ELDERSLIE, (The Estate having been kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee by John Reid, Esq., for that purpose,) ON MONDAY, THE 27TH DECEMBER. COMMITTEE : Messrs. A. Weir (chairman), R. Blair, G. Brownies, H. ISeoeoa, W. Cooper, W. U. Olerihill, J. Jenn'ngs, O. S. Jones, R. D. Kelly, W. H. Kelly, R J Keys, T. Laurin, G. Maud, H. Rownell, P. Saunders, and B. Smart.' SfcORKTAKY : Mr. G. Brownlee. Treasurer: Mr. R. J. Keys. Hamjicapper : Mr. R. L. Rule (hon. eec. to Oamaru Calddonian Society). Starter : Mr. J. Jennings. Judges: Messrs. Blair, Gledhill, Fawson, and .Smart, i■ , * THE FULL RIFLES' BAND ! Has been engaged, and will perform a number of Selections, Fantasias, Dance Music, &c. PROGRAMME : 1. Maiden Race, 100 yards, opea to all who have never won a race.—First prize, £1; second, 7s 6d. Kntracoo, 2s 6d. 2. Ego and Plate Pace, 220 yard*.— First priza, 12s Gd; second, 7» 01; third, sf>. Entrance, Ik. 3. Boy's Handicap, 100 yard*, /• r boya under 16 je;trs. —First priza, 10s; second, ss. Entrance, 1». 4. Friendly Societies' Cup, vain* £8 8f (to which is added 10s each for winnora of distances) a handicap of three distances, viz. : 100, 220, and 440 yards; to be decided by points, as fellows t First in a distance, 5; second, X ; third, 2 Nomination, ss; acceptance 2a (id. First distance, 100 yards. 5. Gbea-t Pig.— Entrance, Is. 6. Ringing Long Jump.—First prize, 12s 6d ; second, 7s 6d. Entrance, 2s 4td. 7. Fkikndly Cup. —Second distance, 220 yards. 8. Women's Bace, 100 yards.—Prisa, box of Tea. 9. Societies' Competition (handicap), 220 yards, open only to membe.a *f tha different Societies taking part.—First prize, Mr. Sellar's Cup; a«cand, a valuable Clock ; third, an album. Jtfntrance, 2a 6d. 10. Gibls' Handicap, for girls nsdar lit years.—First priz% a hand soma Work- " box ; second, Girl's Writing-desk. 11. Friendly Societies'.Cup.—Third dig* tance, 440 yards. 12. Whkel-bvrrow Race, 100 yard».— Firafc prize, 10s; second, Us. Entranco, Is. 13. Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards, eight 3fc hurdles.—First Prize, £1 10s ( second, 15s. Entrance, 3s. HoP > fc'TKP, AND JUMP,— Entrance,• second, 7a 64. 15. Old Men's Race, 100 ya; dn. —rriwj, bag of Sugar. 16. Walking Handicap, one mile.—First, prize, £1 ; eecoud, 10s. Entrance, 2s 61. 17. Officers' Bace (in Regalia), 100 yards. —First prize, a Silver Watch ; second, a handsome Clock ; third, a volume of - Moore's Poem®. Entrance. 2s 6d, 18. Sack Race (with masks), 100 yajds. — First; t rize, 10s ; second, 6s ; third, 2a 6d. Ent ance, la. "19. Consolat.on Handicap, 100 yards, open to all beaten competitors.—First prize, 15s ; second, 10s. Entrance, 2a 6d. special prizes. Mr. T. Sei.lar, Watchmaker, has given a Silver Cup for first prize in Societies' Competition. Mr. B. L. Bcle has given a handsome Meerschaum Pipe, for second highest scorer in Scci sties' Cup Handicap. Mr. M. Taylor, Hairdresser, hai given a beautiful Album, as an additional first prize in the Walking Handicap. Mr. M, Taylor has also given a handsome Workbox for second highest poorer in Societies' Cup Handicap. Mr. J. Bulleid has given a Lady's Cw* tume, for the Women's Race. Messrs. Bonayne and Cottrell have given a Cricket Bat, for tho Boy's Race. N.B. All the events, excepting the Societies' Competition and Officers' Race, are opea to all comers. Entries for the Friendly Societies' Cup, Societies' Competition, Handicap Hurdles, and Walking Handicap, clo o on FRIDAY, 17th DECE M BER. Handicaps declared on TUESDAY, 21st. Acceptance for the Cup, THURSDAY, 23rd. Entries for all other events may bo made with the Secretary up to dr.y'of Spo-ts. Three entries or no first -prize ; flva, or no Rocond. In all cases tho Judges' decision to be final. S3- SPECIAL TRAINS Will leave Oamaru for the Ground at 9 a.m., 11.5 a.m., and 1 p.m.; returning at 4 p.m., 6 p.m., and 7 p.m. Railway Tickets (including admission to Ground), 2s 6d. Children under 12 years, half-price. (By order.) G. BROWNLISK, 46 SeoreUry. CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. CHRISTMAS DAY, 1880. Kakanui Handicap, £l2 12s : 100 yds, 220 yds, and 440 yds—Nomination, 4s ; acceptance, 3s 6d. Hurdle Handicap, £3 10*: 150 yds and 300 yds—Nomination, 2s ; ac. ceptance, Is 6d. £3O Other Sports. £3O Nominations for above Handicaps to be sent to the Secretary not later than 8 p.m. on Saturday, ISth December; acceptance, 10 a.m. on 25th December. For full particulars see posters. THE OAMARU RIFLES' BAND Has been engaged, and will play * ehoioe selection of music throughout the day. Tenders will be received by the Secretary up to 8 p.m. on 18th December, for the following Privileges, viz. : Publican's Booth, Befreshment Booth, and Gates. JOHN A. ALGIB, 41 ' Hon. Seo. JP H. TOWNSK N D Begs to intimate to the publio that ho has taken over the business lately oar» ried on by Mr. W. Anderson, and is prepared to supply COALS and WOOD at the oWest current rates for Cash. All orders ft at his Store, Tyne-street, or the COAL YARD, COQUEINBTRKKT, Will rtoeive his immediate attoaiioo. 853