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Otago Daily Times, Issue 39, 30 December 1861, Page 5

Shipping Notices. FIRST PASSENGER VESSEL FOR MELBOURNE, TO SUCCEED THE " INDUS," ass- rrHE"ATREVIDA-" ThisVesJ^|§|^ JL sel is well known for her splendid s^llSb passenger accommodation, both cabin and steerage; also for her quick passages, having made her last trip from this port to Melbourne in the shortest time khown. Passengers by this Vessel will be in time to witness the great cricket match between the All England Eleven and Australia. For passage, apply at once to THOMAS NORTON & CO. ~ FOR SYDNEY AND NEWCASTLE, -feA npHE "DUNEDIN." To sail osSk -*- on TUESDAY morning, 31st inst. -J^ffi^ Passeneers must be on board this MSR» afternoon: slP&^liW, Eor passage, apply to ■-<&»^zu& ■ TH OMAS NORTON & CO. SCHOONER "YARRA," prom MELBOURNE. CONSIGNEES will please Pass Entries, Present Bills of Lading, ancl pay freight to R. G. GIBBONS AND CO., ._^ Stuart-street, near Court House. SHIP "MATILDA," from MELBOURNE. NOTICE to CONSrGNEES.—Consignees will please Pass Entries and present Bills of Lading for endorsement, at the office of the undersigned. CLEVE AND CO., Manse-street. IVTOTICE TO CONISGNEES j^r! ITS "AVREVIDA."—No GOODS will be delivered until Freights are paid. WM. ROYSE, Agent. High-street. "GENERAL JESSUP" from MELBOURNE. ALL ENTRIES NOT PASSED for -Ol Goods by the above vessel This Day, will be passed by the Undersigned, n\ the risk and expense of the Consignees. The Lighter "Three Sisters," will Discharge Cargo This Day.. All Goods not removed before 4 o'clock, will be stored at the risk and expense of the Consignees. JAS. C. CAMPBELL & CO., Agents, Stafford-street.

CALEDONIAN GAMES to be held on Ist JANUARY, 1862, North end Gabriel's Gully. Major Choker, —President. David Armstrong, Esq.,—Vice-President. A. McArthur, Esq.—Treasurer. R. Jamieson—Secretary. COMMITTEE. Messrs. D. McKenzie Messrs. — McGregor A.M.L.Cameron John Mcltay R. J. Cameron Alex. M'Millan John Clark James Haig Robert Jlome Wm. Paul — -Baird Donald Cameron — Mclvor _ M'Leod James Cameron Joseph McKay LIST OF PRIZES. 1. Throwing Heavy Hammer (18 lbs.) Three throws each.—First prize, £5: 2nd prize £3. The competitors can throw the Hammer either by standing at or by swinging round and coming up to the mark. Any competitor, while in the act of throwing the hammer, or immediately afterwards, who shall go beyond the mark, will lose his throw. 2. Throwing Light Hammer (14 lbs.)—lst prize, £5 • 2nd, £3. Same rules as heavy hammer. ' 3. Putting Heavy Stone (21 lbs.)—lst prize, £5: 2nd, £3. Three throws each. ' ' The competitor is allowed four feet behind the mark as standing ground. The competitor is not allowed to follow the stone. The competitor is allowed e;ther 1o put or draw the stone. It shall be understood that the thrower's arm, while delivering the stone, shall not come below the level of his shoulder. 4. Putting Light Stone (16 lbs.)—lst prize, £5: 2nd prize, £3. Same rules as heavy stone. 5. Tossing the Caber. —First and only prize, £6. Judges on the ground will lay down Rules for this Game. 6. Standing High Leap.—First prize, £4 : second prize, £2. 7. Running High Leap.—First prize, £4 : second prize, £2. 8. Standing Level Jump.—First prize, £4; second prize, £2. 9. Running Level Jump.—First prize, £4; second prize, £2. 20. Foot Race of 400 Yards.—First prize, £4: "second prize, £2. 11. Foot Race of 150 Yards.—First prize, £3: second prize, £1 10s. 12. Hurdle Race over 6 Hurdles 3 feet 6 inches in Height, distance 400 Yards.—First prize, £4: second prize, £2. 13. Sack Race—loo Yards.—First prize, £3 ; second prize, £1 IGs. 14. Bagpipe Playing.—Best player of the Pibroch, £6; best player of Strathpeys and Reels, £5. 15. Dancing.—Gillie Callum or Sword Dance. Ist prize, £5; 2nd, £3. 16. Reel of Tulloch.—lst prize, £5; 2nd, £3. 17. Highland Fling.—lst prize, £5 ; 2nd, £3. 18. Game of Quoits.—lst prize, £3^ 2nd, £1 10s. Distance, 21 yards. Rules for this game will be made by judges on the ground. 19. Maori War Dance. —Prize to be given. Entrance fee for each Game, ss. Entries to be made with the Treasurer in Gabriel's Gully, at Banks' store ; and in Wetherstone's Gully with the Secretary at Jamieson's store, opposite the Union Bank, and'on the ground the morning ofthe day until 10, a.m. Judges will be appointed on the ground by the Committee, whose decision in all cases will be final. No entrance money will be taken from any person who will not conform to the rules. TIMBER. PRINCES-STREET TIMBER-YARD, Immediately below Barn cks, EVERY Description of Building 'Material always on hand. 330 c GEORGE O'DRISCOLL. TDOR SALE, a Quantity of PRESSED HAY JL and CHAFF, expected Daily per Barque " Sea Breeze, fi-om the Firm of Eastwood Brothers & Co. Melbourne. Apply on board to Mr. J. Whit-1 TAKEP |