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Anctions. TUESDAY, 10th MARCH, 3 At 2 o'clock. Sale of j THE KXCELSIOII QUARTZ-MINING COMPANY'S PROPERTY, i Lyell. I T N O . M U N R O 0J has been instructed by the Liquidator ' to offer by public auction on the above date, at the Mart, Lyttelton street, Westport, the • property of the Excelsior Quartz-mining Company (Registered), consisting of Lot 1. The Lease of Claim (9 acres, 3 roods, 12 perches), situate at Irishman's Creek, Alpine Range, Lyell, Together with, Tramway, Paddock, Hut, Blacksmith's Shop, &c. Lot 2. The Right, under agreement with the Alpine Quartz-mining Company (Registei-ed), for the use of the Alpine Company's Battery, &c, for crushing about four hundred and thirty-one tons quartz. Lot 3. A quantity of Mining Tools, &c. In drawing the attention of capitalists and others to this sale, the Auctioneer refers to the splendid quality of the stone lately found in the lower level workings as a proof of the great value of the Company's claim as a mining property. Intending purchasers .are requested to inspect the ground prior to the above date. Terms will be declared at sale. For further particulars, apply to Mr Lloyd, Liquidator ; or to JNO. MIiNRO, Auctioneer. MONDAY, 2nd MARCH, At 12 o'clock. MARK SPROT AND CO. have received instructions from Messrs Ramsay and Sanforrt (in consequence of their dissolution of pirtnership) to sell by auction, on the premises, Albert street, Greymouth, at 12 o'clock sharp, The Lease of the premises, Goodwill and Effects of their Butchery Business, now doing a good trade, Together with, Slaughter-yards, Boiling-down Premises, Patent Sausage-machine, and all necessary implements Also, 1 Horse, Spring Cart, and set of Harness. Full particulars can be obtained from the auctioneers, Hokitika : or from Messrs RAMSAY and SANFORD, Greymouth. •Terms at sale. MARK SPROT and CO. Amusements. "VTET7" RIVER DISTRICT. A SWEEPSTAKE ON THE GREYMOUTH JOCKEY CLUB HANDICAP, To be Run for on the 17th MARCH, 1874, Will be drawn AT MESSRS HAMILTON and CO,'S, Maes^ev. On MONDAY, the 16th MARCH, 1874, At 7 o'clock p.m., Under the supervision of a Committee appointed by the subscribers. Tic Vets - - £10 0 The number of tickets offered will be UNLIMITED, and to meet this the followng will be the scale of charges to cover expenses, viz.: — # £100 10 percent. '£150 Ik percent. £200 and upwards... 5 percent. And the balance will be distributed as follows : — First horse *.. One-half Second horse One-quarter Third horse One-twelfth Divided among starters ... One-twelfth Divided among non-starters ... One-twelfth Tickets can be had on receipt of Post Office order ny draft, with exchange added, payable to J. Hamilton and Co. The Stakes will be paid to the respective winners at. Messrs Hamilton and Co.'s, Marsden, on and after the 18th day of March, 1874, upon the decision of the Judge. JAMES EAMILTON and CO., Treasurers. T>IONEER HOTEL, MARSDEN. DERBY SWEEPSTAKE, 200 members at 10s, on Greymouth Jockey Club Handicap, Will be drawn by a Committee selected from the Subscribers, at the Pioneer Hotel, Marsden, on MONDAY, 16th March. J. CARD, Treasurer. Business Notices. "11/I'AGOFFIN AND FRASE~R, WHOLESALE AND RETAIL FAMILY GROCERS, Boundary street. TTfALTON AND MURRAY, CONTBACTOES, BuiLDEBS, AND BRICKLAYERS. Importers of BRICKS, FIRE BRICKS, TILES, LIME, CEMENTS, &c. Yard, Mackay street, Greymouth. tT/T M'DONNEL L Wholesale and Family Grocer, Tainui street. ALL NEW GOODS (GUARANTEED). Cheapest House in Greymouth. BANK PRICE GIVEN FOR GOLD. \ CHOICE SAMPLE OF ADELAIDE WINE, SHIPPED DIRECT. TROM THE VINEYARDS, AT DcNCAN M 'LEAN 8 BOUNDA-RV STRUCT