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Colonist, Volume XIII, Issue 1280, 31 December 1869, Page 2

Nfl-fr ADVEBTISEMENTS. Nelson artizans 1 mutual improvement society. the ninth QUABTEBLY ENTEBTAINMENT of the above Society, will be given in the Oddfellows' Hail, on FRIDAY NEXT (New Year's Eve), to consist of a Choice Selection of VOCAL and INSTRUMENTAL MUSIC, and READINGS from Popular Authors. Mr. Oaket, Pianist. Admission, Is.; Children, 6d. Chair to be taken at 7.30. Tickets to be obtained from any of the members. 1835, , ".","V , J. Cbisp, Hon, Sec. j •■■■" '" ifE LSO N . CaledoniaW games,, and ATHLETIC SPORTS, to be held in the BOTANICAL GARDENS; •••■•■■■;•'■<». NEW YEAR'S DAY, 1870, Under the Patronage of his Honob the . SUPERINTENDENT. President: Mr. David Bubns. Judges: Mr. Robebt Dishes, I Mr. John M'lntosh, Mr. Jakes Gobbie, | Mr. D. M. Luckie. PROGRAMME: Dancing:. Highland Fling—Entry, 55.; Ist prize, £2; 2nd prize, £1. Broadsword Exercise —Entry, 55.; Ist prize, £2 ; 2nd prize, £1. Gillie Callum, or Sword Danee —Entry, 55.; Ist prize, £2 10s.; 2nd prize, £1. Gymnaßtic: Feats on the Horizontal Bar—Entry, 2s. 6d.; Ist prize, £2 10s.; 2nd prize, £1. Ditto, for Boys, under Sixteen years—Entry, ls. Od.; Ist prize, £1; 2nd prize, 10s. Dancing Hornpipe—Entry, 55.; Ist prize, £2; 2nd prize, £1. Vaulting witßTPole—Entry, 2s. 6d.; Ist prize, £1 j 2nd prize, 10s. Putting the Stone, 221bs.—Entry, 2s. 6d.; Ist prize, £110s.; 2nd prize, 15s. Ditto, ditto, 98)8., (for Boys under Fifteen years)— Entry, 6d.; Ist prize, 10s.; 2nd prize, ss. Tossing the Caber—Entry, 2s. 6d.; Ist prize, £110s.; 2nd prize, 15s. Velocipede Race. Heats, Twice round Course — Entry, 55.; lstprize, £2; 2nd prize, £1. Flat Race. Once round Course—Entry, ls.; Ist prize, £1; 2nd prize, 10s. Flat Race, for Boys under Fifteen years—Entry, 6d.; Ist prize, 10s.; 2nd prize, ss. Three-legged Race for Boys—Entry, 6d.; Ist prize, 10s.; 2nd prize, ss. Running High Leap—Entry, 2s. 6d.; Ist prize, £1; 2nd prize, 10s. Standing High Leap—Entry, 2s. 6d.; Ist prize, £1; 2nd prize, 10s. Running Flat Leap—Entry, 2s. 6d.; Ist prize, £1; 2nd prize, 10s. Standing Flat Leap—Entry, 2s. 6d.; Ist prize, £1; 2nd prize, 10s. Hurdle Race—Entry, 2s. 6d.; Ist prize, £1; 2nd prize, 10s. Tilting in the Ring—Entry, 7s. 6d.; Ist prize, £5 ; 2nd prize, £2. Quoits —Entry, 55.; Sweepstakes with £2 added. Games to commence at Ten o'clock a.m. Unless more than two compete, no second prize will be given. All Entries must be made, and Entry money paid at the Committee's Booth before starting. Should the Funds admit, Twenty-five per cent, will be added to the prizes. The Judges' decision final. A PIPER, and the NELSON INSTRUMENTAL BAND will be in attendance. Tlie Committee have made arrangements with Mr. Johns for supplying TEA in a large Booth on the grounds. Adults, Is. 6d.; Children, Is. Tickets for Tea to be had from Mr. Johns, or from any Members of the Committee. ALEXANDER ROBERTSON, Honorary Treasurer. WILLIAM WYLIE, ~.... Honorary Secretary. The Subscription Lists are still open. 1840 ANNIVERSARY OF THE WESLEYAN CHURCH, RICHMOND. THEEE SEEM.ONS will be preached in i the Wesleyan Church, Richmond, on SUNDAY, Jan. 2,1870. In the the morning at Eleven o'clock, and in the evening at Seven o'clock, by the Rev. jW. G.Thomas, of Motueka; and in the afternoon} at Three o'clock, by the Rev. P. Caldeb. On MONDAY, January 3rd, a PUBLIC TEA will take place in the above Church, at 5.30 p.m. After Tea,,a PUBLIC MEETING will be. held ; Chair to be taken at Seven o'clook, by J. W. BabnicoatJ Esq. Addresses will be delivered by the Revs. W. G. Thomas, J. Crump, and J. A. Taylor, a_d Messrs. Dabtnall, Rose, and other Gentlemen. ■ A COLLECTION will be made at the close of eachl Service, in aid of the Trust. Tickets for Tea Is. 6d. each. 1846 CLIFTON, MOTUPIPI, GOLDEN BAY. THE ANNUAL ELOWEB SHOW and ! TEA MEETING of the CLIFTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY, will be held at theScHOOLeoom, CwftoN, on THURSDAY, January 6th, 1870. Doors will be open to the Show at One o'clock. Foot-Raoing, Jumping, and various SPORTS will take place during the afternoon. Refreshments will be provided during the day, at moderate charges. Tea will be provided at Five o'clock, p.m. Tickets,. ! ls. 6d. each. Tea, for Children, under twelve years, (at Six o'clock), Half-price, 9d. Tickets for admission to the Show, ls. each. GREAT ATTRACTION IN THE EVENING!!! The* Clifton "Christy Minstrels'' will perform a selection of the most admired popular Songs and Choruses, with appropriate scenery and costume. To conclude with the Laughable Farce entitled, " The Negro Postman." Dancing will commence immediately after. Admission, (fo the Entertainment and Dancing inclusive) by Ticket only, ls. All Children, under twelve years of age, Free. Doors open at Half-past Seven, to commence at Eight o'clock punctually. Messrs. Gibson and Gilbebt will throw their Grounds open to the Publio from Twelve o'clock, noon,; until Sunset. The LADY BARKLY will make a SPECIAL TRIP direct to Motupipi, leaving Nelson on Wednesday Evening and returning early on Fbidat Morning., taking Excursionists at moderate fares. 83_T It is particularly requested by the Com-' mittee of Management that NO INTOXICATING DRINKS shall be brought on the Ground. N.B.—Should the day appointed prove wet, the SHOW will take place on the day following. , 1803PUBLIC NOTICE. FEOM Ist JANTJAEY, the undersigned ' will CLOSE their SHOPS at Eight p.m. J. W. TATTON F. B. HADFIELD | «tt GEO. BONNINGTON.