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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 13 December 1880, Page 1

NOTICES THE UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' FIRST GRAND ANNUAL PICNIC AND SPORTS WILL BS HELD AT ELDERSLIE, (The Estate having been kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee by John Eeid, Esq., for that purpose,) ON MONDAY, THE 27TH DECEMBER. Committee: Messrs. A. Weir (chairman), iR, Blair, G. Brown'ee, H. Benson, W. Couper, W. H. filed hill, J. Jennings, C. S. Jones, R. D. Kelly, W. H. Kelly, R. J. Key., T. Laurin, 6. Maud, H. Rownellf P. Saunders, and R, Smart. SECRETARY : Mr. G. Brownies. Treasurer : Mr. R. J. Keys. Hais dioapper : Mr. R. L. Rule (hon. sec. to Oamara Caledonian Society). . Starter : Mr. J. Jennings. Judges: Messrs. Blair, Gledhill, Eawson, andJSmart. THE FULL RIFLES' BAND I Has been engaged, and will perform a uum< ber of Operatic Selections, Fantasias, Dance Music, &o. PROGRAMME: ]. Maiden Race, 100 yards, ope* to all who hare never won a race.—First prize, £1; second, 7s 6d. Entrance, 2s 6d. 2. Egg and Plats Race, 2?0 yards.— First prizj, 12s 6d; eocond, 7s OJ; third, ss. Kntrunoe, la. 5. Boy's Handicap, 100 yards, far hoys under 16 jearß. —First pries, 10s; Becond, ss. Entrance, Is. 4. Friendly Societies' Cup, vain* £8 &i (to which is added 10s each for winners of distances), a handicap of three distances, viz. : 100, 220, and 440 yards ] to be decided by points, as fellows t First in a distanoa, 5 ; second, t; third, 2. Nomination, 6«; acceptaneii„ik M, First di»tauc«, 100 yards. 6. Grea*y Pm.—Entrance, Is. <5. Rcn-ino Long Jump.—First prize, 12s 6d ; second, 7s 6d. : Entrance, 2« tfd. 7. Friendly Cup. —Seoond di*. tance, 220 yards. 8. Women's I<aoe,loo yards.—Priae; box of Tea. 9. Societies' Compctition (handicap), 220 yaids, open only to members ,ef the different Societies taking part.—First prize, Mr. Cellar's Cup; seeoad, a raluiblo Clock ; third, an albam. lk> trance, 2s 6d. 10. Gibls' Handicap, for girls aader 16 years.—First pries, a handsome Werk« box ; second, Girl's Writing-desk. 11. Friendly Societies' Cvr.—Third di«c tance, 440 yards. 12. Wheel-barrow Race, 100 yards.— First prize, 10s; second, ss, Eatraaco, Is. 13. Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards, eight Sfc hurdles.—Firat Pr:a*, £l 10s J second, 15s. Entrance, 3s. 14. Running Hop, Stmp, and Jrar.— First priz?, 12s 6d; seoond, 7s M. Entrance, 2s fid. 15. Old Men's Race, 100 yard*. —Prize, bag of Sugar. 16. Walking Handicap, one utile.—First prize, £1 ; second, 10a. Entranoe, Ski 6J. 17. Officers' Race (in Regalia), 100 yards. —First prize, a Silver Watch ; second, a handsome Clock ; third, a volume of Moore's Poem*. Entrance, 2s (3d. IS. Sack Race (with masks), 100 yaids,— First | risse, 10s; second, ss; third, 2s 6d. Entrance, Is. 19. Consolation Handicap, 100 yards, open to all beaten competitors.—First prize, 15s ; second, 10s. Entrance, 3a 6d. SPECIAL prizes. Mr. T. Sellar, Watchmaker, has given a Silver Cup for first prize' in 'Societies' Competition. Mr. R. L. Role has given a handsome Meerschaum Pipe, for second highest scorer in Societies' Cup Handicap. Mr. M. Taylor, Hairdresser, has given a beaubiful Album, as an additional first prize in the Walking Handioap, Mr. M. Taylor has also given a handsome Workbox for seoond highest scorer ia Societies' Cup Handicap. Mr. J. Bulleid has given a Lady's Co** tume, for the Women's Race. Me«srs. Ronaynb and Coiteell have given a Cricket Bat, for the Boy'a Race. All the events, excepting the Societies' Competition and Officers' Race, are open to all comers., Entries for the Friendly Societies' Cup, Societies' Competition, Handicap Hardies, and Walking Handioap, clo»e on FRIDAY, 17th DECEM BER. Handicaps declared en TUESDAY, 21st. Acceptance fer the Cup, THURSDAY, 23rd. Entries for all other events may be made with the Secretary up to day of Spo.-ts. Three entries or no first pries ; five, or no seoond. In all case 3 the Judges' decision to be final. jasr SPECIAL TRAINS "W 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. BROWNLHK, 45 Secretary. jJAKANUI CALEDONIAN SOCIETF, CHRISTMAS DAY, 1880. Kakanui Handicap, £l2 100 yds, 220 yds, and 440 yds—Nomination, 4s ; acceptance, 3s 6d. Hurdle Handicap, . £3 10s : 150 yds and 300 yds—Nomination, 2s ; ao« ceptance, la 6d, £3O Other Sports, £3O Nominations for above Handicap* to bo sent to the Secretary not later than 8 p.m. on Saturday, 18th Deoember; aooeptaaoe, 10 a.m. on 25th Deoember. For full particulars see posters. THE OAMARU RIFLES' BAND Has been engaged, and will play a choioo selection of music throughout the day. Tenders will be reoeived by the Seoretary up to 8 p.m. on 18th December, for the following Privileges, vis. : Publican's Booth, Refreshment Booth, and Gate*. JOHN A. ALGIB, 41 Hon. Sea. H. TOWNSBIfD Begs to intimate to the pnblie that he.has taken over the business lately oar* ried on by Mr. W. Anderson, kud is prepared to Bupply COALS *ud WOOD at the owestourrent rates for Cask." All orders ft at his' Store, Tyne-afcreit, Wth'o COAL YARD, COQUfi INSTRKKT, Will reoeive Ms immediate attention, $52