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Wellington Independent, Volume XXVI, Issue XXVI, 29 July 1871, Page 3

QDD FELLOW S' HALL. THIS (SATURDAY) EVENING, July 29. ENTHUSIASTIC RECEPTION OF BARLOW, the original " Blue Tailed Jfly j" LA FEUILLADE, the great Violinist ; BROMLEY, "the Wonderful Polyphomat! BUCKLEY & HOLLY, The Inimitable Delienators of Negro Character, and Champion Dancers ; In their Unparalleled Polygbaphio Entertainment, the most Varied, Pleading, and Enjoyable Entertainment ever witnessed in New Zealand, containing nothing that would offend the xnoafc fastidious person. Full particulars in programmes. Doors open at 7.30 j commence at 8. Reserved seats, 4s ; back, 2s; gallery, 3s. Seats can be reserved at the Hall from 11 a.m. till 4 p.m. W. HORACE BENT, Secretary. Robert Barton, Manager. N. La Fttellade, Musical Director. " OOIEE E DANSANTB For tho benefit of the WELLINGTON ATHENAEUM, To be held in the ODD FELLOWS' HALL ON FRIDAY EVENING, 4th AUGUST, Under the patronuge of His Honor Mr Justice Johnston, president His Honor the Superintendent and Mrs Fitzherbert His Worship the Mayor and Mrs Dransfield The Hou Wm. Fox and Mrs Fox The Hon M. S. Grace, M.L.C., and Mra Grace E. Pearce, Esq., M.H.R., and Mrs Pearce Major M'Barnet and Mr 3 M'Barnet Captain Sharp and Mrs Sharp J. C. Crawford, Esq., 8.M., and Mrs Crawford F. A. Halcombe, Esq., and Mrs Halcombo. The arrangements for music and singing will be superintended by Mr Hadyn Flood. The Soiree will commence at half-past 7 o'clock, and dancing at 9 o'clock. Tickets— Gentleman's, ss; ladies, 2s 6d, including refreshments, which will be provided by Mr Peter Laing. N. MAHCHANT, Hon Sec. pHAMPION ATHLETIC SPORTS, TO BE HELD ON MONDAY, 7th AUGUST, 1871, AT THE CRICKET GROUND. A. E. BIRD, Champion oi the World, from one to twenty miles ; and W. PENTECOST, Champion of New Zealand ; Will have the honor to compete, for the first time in Wellington, against all comers. A splendid Band will be in attendance. Names of Committee to appear in next Wednesday's papers. Tho following Programme will be gone through : — PROGRAMME OF SPORTS. Ist Event— lso yards, handicap, for all comers, in divisions. Ist prize, £2. Entrance, 2s 6d. 2nd Event — 500 yards, handicap, over nine flights of hurdles ; W. Pentecost to start from scratch. Ist prize, £3 ; 2nd do, .l©s. Entrance, 2s 6d. 3rd Event— The Great One Mile Handicap j A. E. Bird, the Champion, to start from scratch. Ist prize, £4 ; 2nd do, 10s. Entrance, ss. 4th Event-200 yards Flat Race for Youth under 16 years of age. First prize, £1. F-" trance, Is. sth Event— Catching the Bellman. Prize, 10s. Entrance, free. 6th Event— The Great Two Mile Handicap j A. E. Bird to start from scratch, and W, Pentecost to have 150 yards start. Open to all comers. Ist prize, a Cup, value £5. Entrance ss, 7th Event— Smoking Race. Twice round the course. The first time introduced into New Zealand. Pipes will be found on the course. Ist prize, 10s. Entrance, free. Bfch Event— The Great Race of the Day — Five Miles ; A. E. Bird giving W. Pentecost half mile start. All Entries to be made on Thursday, the 3rd August, at Mr Prosser's Crown & Anchor Hotel, between 8 and 10 p.m. RULES. All competitors to appear in proper costume colors, to bo stated at time of entrance. All Races to bc> started by report of pistol. Any competitor leaving his mark before the report of pistol will be put back one yard the fir^t time, two yards the second time, and the third timo he will be disqualified. All disputes to bo settled by the Committoo. G. STANSELL, Agent. TTVR. CARE IS COMING. NOTICE. HHHE Annual Meeting of the Ratepayers of X tho SOUTH MAKARA SCHOOL DISTRICT will be held at the South Mabara School-house on THURSDAY, August 3, 1871, at Seven p.m., to elect a committee and other business. PATRICK MONAtfHAN, Chairman South Makara School Committee. WAIRARAPA MEAT~PRESERVINa COMPANY (LIMITED). A MEETING of the shareholders of the XjL above company will bo held at Fuller's Hotel, Greytown, on MONDAY, July 31st, at 2 p.m. A full attendance is requested. C. PHARAZYN, Hon. See. WELLINGTON PATENT SLIP COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE TO SHAREHOLDERS. A SECOND CALL of £1 per Share is made, payable at the Bank of Australasia, Wellington, on or before TUESDAY, Bth August, 1871. By order of tho Directors, J. R. GEORGE, I Engineer aafl Secretary! 1 Wellington, 14th July, 1871,