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Grey River Argus, Volume 21, Issue 3098, 20 July 1878, Page 3

Auctions. OT. AT SON A N D W ICK E S TlT^3plig to notify that, having completed tne&ljijlPasive Premises in Boundary street, theysbav'e adid^d; % t(j, their business as Timber E andf 'Commission Agents, that of ; LICENSED AUCTIONEERS, and trust to merit a share of public support. EVERY CONVENIENCE for EXHIBITING 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 WICK.ES. Sporting. qnONKS'S ALBION DERB? SWEEP i. No. 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 £1000 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 Clifford. 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 ; and from the 1 reasurer, RICH. J. TONKS, Box 31, Post Office, Greymouth. JONES' DERBY SWEEP ON THE MELBOURNE CUP. To be run at Flemington, Melbourne, in No- ' veniber, 1878. 2000 MEMBERS £1 EACH. First Prize £1000 Second Prize 400 Third Prize 200 Starters (divided) 200 Non-Starters (divided) 200 £2000 108 PRIZES. TbeDrawing will take place at the Volunteer Hall under the supervision of the Treasurer and Committee of responsible Subscribers present imraediate'y on Subscription List being closed. Drawers of accepted horses will be icformed 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 run 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 riot later than Tuesday, 15th Ocrober, at the Masonic Hall, Westporfc, and will be conducted by a Committee selected by Subscribers. Result published as usual. Tickets may be obtained at the Albion Hotel, Greymouth. Early application for tickets is necessary. JOHN HUGHES, Treasurer. A MUSICAL and~DRAMATIC ENTER- -£*- TAINMENT will be given in aid of the Funds of the VOLUNTEER FIFE and DRUM BAND, on FRIDAY EVENING, 2nd AUGUST. Full Programme in future advertisement, pvR 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^\ AN D L E 8 . GENUINE NEVAS, in Chests, containing Nine Boxes. The Undersigned is in receipt of Regular 'Shipments of those PURE STEAHINE CANDLES, so well-known for their hardi;---1 neas, beautiful fa'tush, and brilliancy of flan? ei Orders from merchants and storekeepers i received through Melbourne export houses. R. JOHNSTON, 1 Queen street, Melbourne. Ag6ntforNeva , Stearine Co., St. Petersburgh. ' IyriGHTSCHOOLFORGTRLS MRS GORDON will take Pupils at her Residence, Tainui street, EVERY MONDAY, TUESDAY, Tfl UESDAY, and FRI. DAY, from 7 to 9. Terms upon application.