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Tuapeka Times, Volume XXVI, Issue 4077, 21 February 1894, Page 2

TOWN HALL, LAWRENCE. MONDAY, 26th FEBRUARY. THE HELLERS , AND THEIR BONANZAjQOTERIE (■QOSICRUCIAN nOMNOMANCY.I ( lIOSICRUCIAN IJOMNOMANCY. j ( THE LATEST ENGLISH AND ORIENTAL SENSATION. Presenting the queerest, most bewildering yet attractive Programme, replete with absolute Novelties — the complete Entertainment being Funnier than a Pantomine, more interesting than a Circus, more exciting than a Tragedy, more novel than a Comedy or Drama, and is truthfully termed a BOMBSHELL OF MERRIMENT. the latest London popular successes songs, witticisms, & novelties. A GALAXY OF STAR ARTISTS. PERCY ABBOTT 7. T. Musical Director. FAMILY PRICES, 2s & Is. GEO. CALLENDER, Representative. Waitahtma — Saturday, 24th February. Roxburgh and Millers Flat to follow Lawrence. ST. PATRICK'S DAY ANNUAL SPORTS. ATHLETIC SPORTS, To be held On Recbeation Ground, Lawbence, On FRIDAY, 16th MARCH, 1894. Committee : Messrs B. Hart, J. Roughan, T. Devine, A. Hart, J. Nash, J. Donlon, J. T. Nichols, H. Hart, J. J. Woods, P. Duffy, junr., T. Crowley, J. Tyson, M. Ryan, T. Quilter, , J. Ward, John Thompson, D. L. Christie, J. Roache, J. Neiper, D. J. M'Donald, H. Edwards, H. M'Keown, |juni\, P. M'lnerney, J. Fahey. Judge : Mr John Thompson. Handicappers : Messrs H. Hart and J. Donlon. Starter : Mr D. L. Christie. Society's Piper : Mr D. J. M'Donald. PROGRAMME : 1. Maiden Race, 100 yds. — Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, Is 6d. 2. Boys' Handicap Footrace (12 years and under). — Ist prize, 7s 6d ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, 6d. 3. Throwing 561 b Weight.— lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, Is 6d. 4. Bicycle Handicap (Maiden), 1 mile. — Ist prize, tvophy, value 2 guineas (gift of Messrs Herbert and Co.) ; 2nd, trophy, value 1 guinea. Entrance, 2s. 5. St. Patrick's Handicap (three distances), 120 yds, 220 yds, 350yds.— Prizes, £6, £3, and £1. Entrance, 4s ; acceptance, 2s. 6. Wrestling, Cumberland Style (11 stone and under). — Ist prize, 30s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. 7. Running High Jump. — Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, Is 6d. 8. Irish Jig. — Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, Is 6d. 9. Youths' Handicap (16 years and under.) — Ist prize, 10s ; 2nd, ss. Entrance, 6d. 10. Putting Stone (Handicap). — Ist prize, 20s; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, Is 6d. 11. St. Patrick's Handicap, 2nd Distance (220 yds.) 12. Highland Fling.— lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, Is 6d. 13. Throwing Hammer (Handicap). — Ist prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, Is 6d. 14. Wrestling, Cumberland Style (open). — Ist prize, 30s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, 2s. 15. St. Patrick's Handicap, 3rd Distance (350 yds). 16. Hop, Step and Jump.— lst prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, Is 6d. 17. One Mile Handicap. — Ist prize, 40s; 2nd, 20s. Entrance, 3s. 18. Sword Dance. — Ist prize, 20s; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, Is 6d. 19. Bicycle Handicap (open), 2 miles. — Ist prize, trophy, value 3 guineas (gift of Messrs Simpson and Hart) ; 2nd, trophy, value 1 guinea (gift of Mr R. S. Stedman). Entrance, 2s 6d. 20. Consolation Race, 120yds.— 1st prize, 20s ; 2nd, 10s. Entrance, Is 6d. Rules and Regulations. Entries for Bicycle Race close with the Secietary on Saturday, 10th March. Handicaps \ri\l appear in the Tuapeka Times on Wednesday, 14th March. All entries must state weight and make of machine and three last performances. Winner of Maiden to be penalised 25yds. Entries for St. Patrick's Handicap close with the Secretary on Saturday, 10th March. Handicaps will appear in the Tuapeka TnrES on Wednesday, 14th March. Competitors must send their performances of the last three meetings they competed at. Nomination Fee must be enclosed with entries. Each Competitor will have a copy of his Handicap posted. Acceptances close on the Ground. Three competitors or no event. Admission to Grounds— SIXPENCE. JAMES KELLEHER, _ Hon. Secretary. MOSGIEL HOUSE AND TUAPEKA BOOT MABT. A MONTH'S CLEARING SALE ! IN order to reduce Stock, I intend to hold CLEARING SALE FOR A MONTH, ■ When Jackets Mantles Prints Dress-stuffs &c, &c, Will be sold at prices that will effect a speedy sale. Also, some lines in Boots and Shoes that must be cleared out. JOHN DAVIDSON, Mosgiel House, Ross Place, Lawrence. _ IMPORTANT. TO MINERS QUABRYMEN, AND THE GENERAL PUBLIC. yOU can now procure Blasting Powder * Dynamite, Fuse, Ac, at cheap rate from ; FRANCIS OUDAIHiE, General Merchant. Lawram . WANTED KNOWN —At the request of a number of customers, I have decided to open my shop on Thursday evenings from G o'clock to 8 o'clock.— F. Wn&UMS, Hair dresser, Lawrence.