Auctions. WATSON AND WICKES * * beg to notify that, having completed their extensive Premises in Boundary street, they have added. to their business as Timbet Merchants and Commission Agents, that oi I LICENSED AUCTIONEERS, f ■' and trust to merit a share of public support. EVERY CONVENIENCE for EXHIj BITING GOODS FOR SALE at their Mart. Sales of household property and effects attended to in town or country. Liberal advances made on goods placed in . their hands for positive sale. WATSON AND WICKES. Sporting, TONKS'S ALBION DERB? SWEEP Ko. 17. SYDNEY SPRING MEETING. The GREAT METROPOLITAN STAKES, a sweepstake of L 25, with L 350 added money, to be run at Randwick on Sept. 3, 1878 ; distance, two miles. 2000 MEMBERS ... ... £1 EACH. First Prize ... ...£IOOO Second Prize 400 Third Prize 200 Starters (divided) .. 200 Non-Starters (divided) ...... 200 The Drawing wiil take place under the supervision of the treasurer and committee of responsible subscribers present, immediately on subscription list being closed, not later than August 20. Drawers of accepted horses will be informed by telegram, and general results by circular, as usual. Tickets may be obtained from Mr George M'Beath and Mr M. Drennan, Nelson Creek; Mr Parfitt and Mr Clifiord. No Town; Mr J. M'Loughlin, Ahaura; Mr vV. M"Kechnie, Maori Creek; Mr Gilbert Stewart, Stewart's Hotel, Kumara; Messrs Eblers and Peters, National Hotel, Dillman's Town j and from the * reasurer, RICH. J. TONKS, Box 31, Post Office, Greymouth. TONES' DERBY SWEEP ON THE MELBOURNE CUP. ITo be run at Flemington, Melbonrne, in November, 1878. 2000 MEMBERS £1 EACH. First Prize £1000 Second Prize 400 Third Prize 200 Starters (divided) ... 200 Non-Starters (divided) ... .. 200 £2000 108 PRIZES. TheD rawing will take place at the Volunteer HaU undtsr the supervision of the Treasurer and Committee of responsible Subscribers present immediate'y on Subscription List being closed. Drawers of accepted horses will be informed by telegram, and general results by circular. Subscribers residing at a distance are particularly requested to make early application to prevent disappointment. Whenever obtainable please forward Post Office Orders. Crossed Cheques witn exchange added. Tickets may be obtained from the Treasurer, JAMES JONES, Wharf Hotel, Greymouth. HUGHES'EMPIRE ANNUAL FESTIVAL. MELBOURNE CUP, 1878. To be ran at Flemington, Victoria, November, 1878. 2000 SUBSCRIBERS '... £1 EACH ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHT PRIZES. First Horse £800 Second Horse ... * 400 Third Horse 200 Starters 400 Non-Starters 200 The Drawing will take place not later than I Tuesday, 15th October, at the Masonic Hall, Westport, and will be conducted by a Committee selected by Subscribers. Result published as usual. i Tickets may be obtained at the Albion 'Hotel, Greymouth. Early application for tickets is necessary. JOHN HUGHES, ! Treasurer. A MUSICAL^nd DRAMATIC ENTER- :■"- TAINMENT will be given in aid of the Funds ofthe VOLUNTEER FIFE and DRUM BAND, on FRIDAY EVENING, 2nd AUGUST. ; Full Programme in future advertisement. p^R BEANEY is about to visit Europe, and during his absence his patients will be attended to by DR BLAIR, of 101 Collins Street, Melbourne. f^ A N D L- E S . GENUINE NEVAS, in Chests, containing Nine Boxes. The Undersigned is in receipt of Regular Shipments of thoße PURE STEARINE CANDLES, so well-known for their hardiness, beautiful finish, and brilliancy of flame. Orders from merchants and storekeepers received through Melbourne export houses. R. JOHNSTON, 1 Queen street, Melbourne. A gent for Neva Stearine Co., St. Petersburgh. "VTIGHT SCHOOL FOR GIRLS MRS GORDON will take Pupils at her Residence, Tainui stieet, EVERY MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and FRI. DAY, from 7 to 9. Terms upon application.
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Grey River Argus, Volume 21, Issue 3097, 19 July 1878, Page 3
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