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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 21 December 1880, Page 3

SPORTS. THE UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' FIRST GRAND ANNUAL PICNIC AND SPORTS WILL B3 HELD AT ELDERSLIE, (The Estate having been kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee by John Reid, E?q., for that purpose,) ON MONDAY, the 27TH DECEMBER. Committee : Messrp. A. Weir (cha raian), R. Blair, G. Brownies, H Benson, W. Couper, W. H. Ciledh 11, J. Jenn'ngs, C. S. Jones, R. D. Kelly, W. H. Kelly, R. J. Keys, T. Laurin, G. Maud, H. Rowsell, P, Saunders, and R. Smart. Secretary : Mr. G. Brownlee. Treasurer : Mr. R. J. Keys. Hafdicafper : Mr. R. L. Rule (hon. sec. to Oamaru Caledonian Society). Starter: Mr. J. Jennings Judges: Messrs. Blair, Gledhill, Bawson, and Smart. THE FULL RIFLES' BAND 1 Has been engaged, and will perform a number of Operatic Se'ections, Fantasias, Dance Music, &c. PROGRAMME : 1. Maiden Race, 100 yards, open to all who have never won a race.—First prize, £1; second, 7s 6d. Entrance, 2a 6'd. 2. Egg and Plate Race, 2~:Q yards.— First prize, 12s 6d; second, 7b 61; third, ss. Entrance, Is. 3. Boy's Handicap, 100 yards, for koys under 16 jearp.—First prize, 10a; second, ss. Entrance, Is. 4. Friendly Societies' Cup, value £8 8i (to which is added 10s each for winners of di.-tancds) a handicap of three distances, viz. : 100, 220, and 440 yards ; to be decided by points, as fellows :~ First in a distance, 5; secend, 3 ; third, 2. Nomination, ss; acceptance, 2s 6d. First distance, 100 yards. 5. Greasy Pi*.—Entrance, Is. 6. Rch-ing Long Jump.—First prize, 142s 6d ; second, 7s 6d. Entrance, 2i Bd. 7. Friendly Societies' Cop. —Second distance, 220 yards. 8. Women's Race, 100 yards.—Prize, box of Tea. 9. Societies' Competition (handicap), 22® yards, open only to members ef the different Societies taking part.—First prize, Mr. Cellar's tup; second, a valuabla Clock ; third, an album. Entrance, 2s 6d. 10. Girls' Handicap, for girls under 16 year*. —First prize, a handsome Werkbox ; second, Girl's Writing-desk. 11. Friendly Socibiiks' Cop.—Third distance, 440 yards. 12. Wheel-barrow Race, 160 yards.— First prize, 10s ; second, ss. Entrance, Is. 13. Handicap Hurdle Rack, 448 yards, eight 3fc hurdles.—First Prize, £1 10s ; second, 15s. Entrance, 3s. 14. Running Hop, Ptep, ah» Jump.— First priz-i, 12s 6'd; second, 7s id. Entrance, 2* 6 !. 15. Old Men's Race, 100 ya d«. —Priae, bag of Sugar. 16. Walking Handicap, one mile.— Firat prize, £1 ; second, 103. Entrance, 2s 6il. 17. Officers' Race (in Rosalia). 100 yards. First prize, & Silver Watch; second, a handsome Clock ; third, a volume of Moore's Poema. Entrance, 25.6 d. 18. Sack Race (with masko), 100 ya ds.— First irize, 10s; second, 6s; third, 2s 6d. Entance, Is. 19. Consolation Hani j cap, 100 yarde, open to all beaten competitors.—First prize, 15s ; second, 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d. SPECIAL frizes. Mb. T. Sellar, Watchmaker, has given a Silver Cup for first prize in Societies' Competition. Mr. B. L. Rcle has givon a handsome Meerschaum Pipe, for second highest scorer ia Societies' Cup Handicap. Me, M. Taylor, has given a beautiful Album, as an additional first p-ize in the Walking Handicap. Mr. M. Taylor has also given a handsome Workbox for second highest scorer in Societies' Cup Handicap. Mr. J. Buileid has given a Lady's Cv tume, for the Women's Race. Messrs. Ronayne and Coiteell have given a Cricket Bat, for the Boy's Race. N.B. A'l the events, excepting the Societies' Competition and Officers' Race, are open to oil comers. Entries for the Friendly PoeieMes' Cup, Societies' Competition, Handicap Hurdles, andWaikiug Handicap, clo ; e on FRIDAY, 17th DECEMBER, Handicaps declared ©n TUESDAY, 21st. Acceptance for the Cup, THURSDAY. 23rd. Entries for all other events may be made with the Secretary np to day of Sports. Three entries or no first prize ; five, or no second. In all cases the Judges' decision to be final. *ST SPECIAL TRAINS "*R Will leave Oamaru for the Ground at 9 a.m., 11.5 a.m., and 1 p.m.; returning at 4 p.m., S p.m., and 7 p.m. Railway Tickets (including admission te Ground), 2s 6d. Children under 12 years, half-price. (By order.) G. BROWNLEE, 46 Secretary. THE SHAG POINT ATHLETIC SPORTS Will be held on BOXING DAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1880. PROGRAMME. 1. Quoits. —First prize, L2 ; second, 15s ; third, 7s 6d; and a silver cup will be given by Mr. Cune, Uunedin, to be won two years in succession. Start at 9 o'clock sharp, 2. 150-vds Handicap.—First prire, L2; second, LI. Start at 11 o'clock sharp. 3. Vaulting with Polk. Firqfc prjie, LI j sec »nd, 10«. 4 Pit Boys' Rack, once round. First prize, 2 pictures ; second 1 picture; given by Messrs. Guthrie and Larnach. 5. Putting the Stone, 161bs.—First prize, LI ; second, 10;. 6. 4io-yds Handicap, ovr 8 hurdles, 3ft. —Fiist prize, 1.3; second, LI; third, 10s. 7. Hop, ?ti;p, and J;;lsp. First prize, LI ; second, 10s, 8. Standing High Jump. First p iza. 15s ; second, 7s 6\i. 9. Sack Back, for boys,—First prize, 10s ; second, ss. 10. Throwing the Hammer.—First prize, 30i; frecond, 15s 11. 220-yds Handicap. First prize, L2 10s; second, LI. 12. Wrestling (Cumberland style).—First prize, L 3 ; second LI ; third, 10a. 13. Runmng High Jump.—First prize, LI; second, 10s. 14. 50-YD3 Backwards, 50-yds All-fours, and 50-tds Any way First priz~, ' 30s; second, 15s; third. 7s 6d, 15. Wheelbarrow Race (blindfold). First prize, LI; second, 10s. 16. Walking Match Handicap, 1 mile.— First prize, 1,3 ; second, Ll; third, 10s. 17. Tossing the Caber.—Fisrfc prize, Ll; second, 10?. 18. $-mile Handicap. First prize, L 5 ; second, L2; third, Ll ; a Silver Cup, given by Mr, Williams, to be won two years in succession. 19. Three-leg Race, once round.—First prize, Ll; second, 10s. 20. Gibls' Race, half round.—First priz«, • second, . 21. Boys' Race (under 12). once round.— First prize, Bo k and 2s 6d ; second, 2s. 22. Ladies' Race, half round. —First prize, J-chest tea; second, . 23.-440 : YD3 Handicap, confined to Shag Point.—First prize, Saddle and Bridle ; second, 15s ; given by Messrs. Briscoe and Co. 24. Married Men's Race (220 yds).—First prize, Silver Butter Dish; second, Bridle. 25. Sack Race, for men.—First prize, 15s; second, 10s; 3rd, ss. 26. Bois'Race (under 16), once round.— First prize, Book and 5b ; second, 555; third, 2s 6d, 27. Tug 07 Wab, 10 vid«. 140