Education LADIES' SCHOOL, St. Hblbn's, BELL STREET, WANGANUI. npHIS Sohool will be opened after the X Chriatmas Holidays, on Tuesday, the 27th of January. Miss Stedman has been fortunate in scouring the assistance of the Best Teaohers in Musio, Drawing, and French, for the ensuing term. Candidates prepared for the Government scholarships. Miss Stkdman will be at St. Helen's on and after the 17th Jannary. . LADIES' COLLEGIATE SCHOOL, TEMPLESTOWE, ; WANGANUI. Principal. «.„ Mrs Harbison Davis. THE above Sohool will be opened on Monday, the 26th day of January, when Mrs Davis will be assisted by a staff of effioient teaohers, consisting of a Resident Matriculated Governess, Visiting Governesses, and qualified and experienced Musters. The School buildings are large and well ventilated, and are also situated in a pleasant and healthy part of Wanganui,outside the town. The proportion of teachers to soholars will be large, therefore backward pupils may receive individual care, The aim of the course of instruction is to provide a general education of the highest order, and specially to develop the characters as well as the intellect of the pupils, and to foster a ladylike tone throughout the institution, Musio will be specially attended to, the system taught being that of the Conservatoire of Musio in Germany or France. A limited number of Boardera only will be reoeived, ao that thorough attention may be relied on. Prospectus on application to the Lady Principal. _ ANGANUI CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. THE ANNUAL GATHERING Will be held on the SOCIETY'S GROUNDS OX? THURSDAY, 22w» JANUARY, 1885, (Anniversary Day)! President— James Alexander, Esq. Viob-Pbbbidbmt— G. 8. Robertson, Esq. Hon. Treasurer— James Watt, Esq: Directors— Captain Montgomerle, Dr J. Sorley, Messrs James Alexander, G. S. Robertson, W. H. Watt, C. Cameron, James Bull, J. W. Baker, F; R. Jackson, WilHam Alexander, J. Currie,John P. Watt, James Watt, G. Marshall, L. Hassell, James Thain, Jamea Tawse, A. Tawse, William Paterson, J. Young, J, Bennie, T. M. Copeland, H. Cornfoot, W. Foster, John Kennedy, J. L. Stevenson, T. D. Cummins, G. Leslie, •J. R. Stewart, and William Ritchie. PROGRAMME. 1. Bagpipe Music— lst prize, £3; 2nd£l. 2. Hop, Step, and Jump— lst prize, £2j 2nd, £1. 3. 220 Yards Handicap— -Ist prize, £3; 2nd, £1; 3rd, 10s. (10a will be given to winners of preliminary heats, if not placed in the fiual). 4. Throwing the Hammer (16Ibs)— 1st prize, £3 ; second, £1. ' 5. Sailor's Hornpipe (in costume)— lst prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1. 6. Quarter-mile Handicap— lst prize, £4; 2nd, £2 ; 3rd, 10s. (10s will be given to winners of preliminary heats, if not placed in final). 7. Running High Jump— lst prize, £2 ; 2nd, £1. 8. Wrestling (Cumberland style)— lst prize, £4; 2nd, £2. 9. Tossing the Caber— lst prize, £3; 2nd, £1. 10. Best Highland Costume (adults)— Special Srize, Silver Medal, aledonian Mile Handicap — Ist prize, £8; 2nd, £3; 3rd, £1. 12. Highland Fling (in costume)-*-lßt prize, £3; 2nd,£l. 13. Vaulting with Pole— lst prize, £3 ; 2nd, £2. (Competitors may use their own poles). 14. Best Dressed Boy, under 15, in Highland Costume — Special prize, Silver Medal. 15; Handicap Hurdle Race, 220 Yards— lst prize, £3 ; 2nd, £1. 16. Putting the Weight (161bs)— 1st prize, £3 ; 2nd, £1. 17. Handicap Walking Race, 2 Miles— lst prize, £4 ; 2nd, £2. 18. Sword Dance (in Highland Costume)— Ist prize, £3; 2nd, £1. 19. Presidents.— 20. Wrestling (Cornish and Devonshire)— Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd, £2. 21. Running Long Jump— lst prize, £2; 2nd, £1. 22. Women's Race, 220 Yards— Special prize, Reheat Tea. 23. Consolation Handicap, 220 Yards (open to all who have competed in any of the events numbered 3, 6, 11, 15, and 17, without winning a First Prize— lst prize; £3 j 2nd, £1. First event to start at 11 a.m. sharp. Wobking Committee and Stewards— Messrs James Thain, L. Hassell, John Young, William Pateraon, Jas. Tawse, v. Bennie, G. Marshall, T. O. Copeland, James Watt, and Dr Sorley. Stabtbb— Mr G. Marshall. Timekeeper— Mr Hugh Black. Handioappbbs— Messrs T. M. Copeland, H. Bush, G. Marshall, and Remington. NOTICE TO COMPETITORS. The Caledonian Cup will be given to the competitor who secures the highest number of points, first and second places only to count— lst, 2 points ; 2nd, 1 point ; all events to count. — Nominations for the Handicaps must, be accompanied by records of former performances for the previous two years, and must be lodged with the' secresary before noon on Thursday, the Bth January. ■ All other events post entry.— Handicaps to be published on Monday, 12th , January. — An entrance fee of 2s 6d must accompany each nomination, no acceptance fee required. — Entrance for all events, 2s 6d.— No entry received after the event has started.— Competitors must be dressed in proper athletic coßtume.— Books of the Society's Rules supplied gratis to members on application to the secretary, These rules will be strictly adhered to. Admission to Ground — 1b; vehicles (inoluding driver), 2s 6d. Members' tickets admit member and lady to Ground and Grand Stand, and must be sbown at the gates. All children under 12 admitted to Ground Free. JAS. WATT, Hon. Seoretary, £5000.] 10,000 PROGRAMMES, [£5000. at 10s Each. FIDELITY COMPANY'S ANNUAL PROGRAMME, On the DUNEDIN CUP. 40 Horses and 115 N.Z. Bonds, Divided as follows : First Horse ...£I3OO , N.Z. Bonds. Second Horse 700 sat £100 ... £500 Third Horse ... 300 10 at £50 .. 500 Others (divided) 700 20 at £20 ... 4CO 1 < ! 40 at £10 ... 400 .< . v 40 at £5 ... 200 Total ..,£3OOO 115 Bonds £2000 Total amount of Prizes '...£SOOO. •Each Ticket has Six Chances, and can obtain a Prize in Each Drawing. Will Close on or about 24th February, 1885. Please add stamps for reply and result, ' Remittances can be sent as follows ; — ' 1. Cheques, P.O. Orders, or Bank Notes. 2. ' Make crossed cheques, with Is added ■ for exchange, payable either to a No,, or simply to bearer as printed, but nor to any particular person, If cheques or bank drafts are payable either to a particular person or to order they will be returned to the sender. 3. Post Office Orders may be sent, but they must be made payable to Fidelity Company only, and not to any particular ; person. 4. Registered letters or telegrams cannot be replied to. Address only aB below — FIDELITY COMPANY, ■Care oflAUred A. Cameron's Box 251, g^ Post Office, Danodin, '
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Wanganui Herald, Volume XIX, Issue 5497, 17 December 1884, Page 3
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