SPORTS. THE DOTTED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' FIRST BSAND ANNUAL PICNIC AND SPORTS WILL B8 HELD AT ELDER S LIE , (The Estate having been kindly placed at the disposal of the Committee by John Reid, Esq., for that purpose,) ON MONDAY, the 27TH DECEMBER. COMMITTEH : Messrs. A. Weir (chairman), R. Blair, G. Brown lee, H .Benson, W. Couper, W. H. Gledhill, J. Jennings, C. S. Jones, R. D. Kelly, W. H. Kelly, R. J Keys, T. Laurin, G. Maud, H. Row-sell, P. Saunders, and R. Smart. Secretary : Mr. G. Brownlee. Treasurer : Mr. R. J. Keys. Handicappkr : Mr. R. L. Rule (hon. sec. to Oamaru Caledonian Society). Starter : Mr. J. Jennings Judges: Messrs. Blair, Gledhill, Rawaon, and Smart. THE FULL RTFLES' BAND ! Has bt en engaged, and ■will perform a number of Operatic Selections, Fantasias, Dance Mubic, &c. PROGRAMME: , 1. Maiden Rack, 100 yards, open to all who have never won a race.—First prize, £1; second, 7s 6d. Entrance, 2s (id. 2. Ego and Plate Race, 2:0 yards.— Firat prizs, 12s 6d; second, 7s 6.1; third, 5?. Entrance, Is. 3. Boy's Handicap, 100 yards, for boys under 16 jearp.—First prize, 10s; second, ss. Entrance, Is. 4. Friendly Societies' Cup, value £8 8; (to which is added 10s. each for winners of distances) a handicap of three distances, viz. : 100, 220, and 44® yards ; to be decided by points; as follows First in a distance, 5; secand, 3 ; third, 2. No nination, ss; acceptance, 2s 6d. First distance, 100 jards. 5. Grea»y Pij.—Entrance, la. <5. R*n-.ing Long Jump.—Firat prize, 12s 6d ; second, 7s Cd. Entrance, 2 s b'd. 7. Friendly Societies' Cup. —Seeoad distance, 220 yards. 8. Women's Race, 100 yards.—Pri»e, box of Tea. 9. Societies' Competition (handicap), 22© yards, open only to membe's of the different Societies taking part.—First prize, Mr. Cellar's Cup; Beoond, a valuabl* Clock ; third, an album. En"trance, 2s 6J. 10. Girls' Handicap, for girls tinder 16 year.". —First prize, a handsome Workbox ; second, Girl's Writing-desk. 11. Friendly Societies' Ccp.—Third distance, 440 yards. 12. WHEEL-Btr-Row Racs, 100 yard'.— First prize, 10s ; second, ss, Entranee, Is. 13. Handicap Hurdle Race, 44® yards, eight 3fc hurdles.—First Prize, £1 10s ; second, 15s. Entrance, 3a. 14. Running Hop, Ftvp, anb J»mp.— T'irst priz \ 12s 6d ; aecoad, 7s fid. Entrance, 2< 6 i. 15. Old Men's Race, 100 ya d*. —Prisw, bag of Suga>-. lfi. Walking Handicap, one mils.—First prize, £1 ; second, 10*. Entrance, 2s 64. 17. OpprCEHs' Race (in First prize, a Silver Wntch ; seoosi, a handsome Clock ; third, a voluste ®f Moore's Poems. Entrance. 2s 6J. 18. Sack Race (with First \ rize, 10s; second, 6> ; third, 2s 6<l. Ent 19. Consolation Hanijcap, 100 yardp, open to all beaten competitors.—First prize, 15s ; second, 10s. Entrance, 2s 6d. SPECIAL PRIZES. Mb. T. Sellar, Watchmaker, has given a Silver Cup for first prize in Societies' Competition. Mb. R. L. Rule has given., a handsome Meeischaum Pipe, for second highest scorer in Societies' Cup Handicap. Mr. M, Taylor, E'airdresser, has give* a beautiful Album, ai an additional first p r ize in the Walking HanJieip. Mr. M. Taylor has also given a handsome Workbox for second highest scorer in Societies' Cup Handicap. Mr. J. Bui Leid lia3 given a Lady's Cw tume, for the Women's Race. Messrs. Ronayne and Cot t-ell have given a Cricket Bat, f«r the Boy's Race, N. B. —AU the events, excepting the Societies' Competition and Officers' Race, are opea. to all comers. Entries for the Friendly Foeietiea* Cup, Societies' Competition, Handicap Hurdles, and Walking Handicap, clo»e en FRIDAY, 17th DECE M BER. Handieaps declared qh TUESDAY, 21st. Acceptance for the Cup, THURSDAY, 23rd. Entries for all other events may be made with the Secretary up to dr.y of Sports. Three entries or no first prize ; five, ©r no second. In all cases the Judges' decision to bs final. 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. BROWNLEE, 46 Secretary. SHAG POINT ATHLETIC SPORTS Will be held on BOXIKG DAY, 27th DECEMBER, 1880. PROGRAMME. 1. Quoits. —First prize, L2 ; second. 15s ; third, 78 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-tds Handicap.—First pri7e, L2; 'second, LI. Start at li o'clock sharp. 3. Vaulting wini Pole. First prize, LI ; stc -nd, 10*. 4 Pir Boys' Rack, once round.—First prize, 2 pictures; second 1 picture; given by Messrs Guthrie and Larnach. 5. Putting the Stone, 161bs.—First prize, Ll : secoud, 10<. - G. 440-YD3 Handioaf, over 8 hurdles, 3ft. —First priz-*, I 3 ; second, Ll; third, 10s, 7. Hop, Step, and Jjwp.—Firs* prize, Ll; >ecoad, lOn. S. Standing High Jump. First p izi, 15« ; second, 7s 6.U 9. S tcrc Race, for boys.—First prizi, 10s ; second, ss. 10. Throwing the Hammer.—First prize, 30«; second, 15s. 11. 220-ybs Handicap. First prize, L2 10s ; second, LL 12. Wrestling (Cumberland style).—First priae, L 3 ; spcond, Ll ; third, 10s. 13. Running High Jump.—First prize, Ll; second, 10s. 14. 50-yd3 Backwards, 50-yds All-fours, and 50-yds Any way. First prizs, 30a ; second, 15s; third. 7s 6d. 15. Wheelbabrow Race (blindfold). First prize, Ll; second, 10s. 16. Walking Match Handicap, 1 mile.— First prize, L 3 ; second, Ll; third, 10s. 17. Tossing the Caber.—Fisrfc prize, Ll; second, 10s. 18. 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. Girls' Back, half round.—First prize, ; second, . 21. Boys' Race (under 12), once round.— First prize, 80-ik and 2s 6d ; second, 2s. 22. Ladies' Rack, half round.—First prize, J-chest tea; second, 23. 440-yds Handicap, confined to Shag Point.—First prize, Saddle and Bridle ; second, 15s ; given by Messrs. Briscoe and Co. 24. Married Men's Racs (220 yds).—First prize, Silver Butter Dish; second, Bridle. 25. Sack Race, for men.—First prizs, 153; second, 10s; 3rd, ss. 26. Bo?a' Race (under 16), once round.— First prize, Book and 5s ; second, [&B j third, 2s 6d. 97, Tro of Wab, IQ wide, HQ
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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1319, 23 December 1880, Page 3
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