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Grey River Argus, Volume 21, Issue 3099, 22 July 1878, Page 3

Auctions., , ( VXTATSON AND WICKES ™ * beg to notify that, having completed their extensive Premises in Boundary street, they have added to their business as Timber Merchants and 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 WIC K.ES: Sporting. ITIONKS'S ALBION DERB? SWEEP X fro. 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)... ... .1 200 Non-Starters (divided) .... ... 200 The Drawing wiil take place under the supervision of the treasurer and committee of responsible subscribers present, 1 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 Cliftord, No Town ; Mr J. M'Loughlin, Ahaura ; Mr flf. M'Kechnie, Maori Creek ; Mr Gilbert Stewart, Stewart's Hotel, Kumara; Messrs Ehlers and Peters, National Hotel, Dillman'a Town ; and from the Treasurer, RICH. J. TONKS, ■■ •. Box" 31, Post Office, Greymouth. J ONES DERBY SWEEP a-.'./-'. ... 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) ... Vi. ... 200 Non-Starters (divided) ... ... 200 '■■•':. £2000 108 PRIZES. ■i .» . . ■ . . ■ The Drawing will take place at the Volunteer Hall under the supervision of the Treasurer and Committee of .. responsible Subscribers present immediately on Subscription List 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 witu exchange added. Tickets may be obtained from the Treasurer, : JAMES JONES, . : ■ ■ .<, Wharf Hotelj Greymouth. HUGHES' EMPIRE ANNUAL FESTIVAL. MELBOURNE CUPj 1878. To be run at Flemington, Victoria, November, 1878. 2000 SUBSCRIBERS {... £1 EACH ONE HUNDRED AND EIGHT PRIZES. First Horse \, ' ..... \ ... ' .../£BOO Second Horse ... -.. ... 400 Third Horse ... ... ... 200 Starters ..1 ... ... 400 Non-Starters : .. ... ... 200' The Drawing will take place not later than Tuesday, 15th October, at the Masonic Hall, Westporfc, and will be conducted by a Committee selected by Subscribers. Result published as usual. ' '"'■'"' Tickets may be obtained »t the Albion Hotel, Greymouth. Early application for tickets is necessary. JOHN HUGHES, •■'■-■■ Treasurer. Amusements. A B A L L Will "be held ia PAROA, on the 26fch INST., In aid of the GREY RIVER MICHAEL DOWLING. ~~/L MUSIC AL and DRAMATIC ENTER- ■^- .TAINMENT will be. given in aid of the Funds of the VOLUNTEER FIFE and DRUM BAKD, on FEIDAY EVENING, 2nd AUGUST. Full Programme in future advertisement. JTVR BEANEY is about to visit Europe, and during his absence his patients will, be attended to by DR BLAIR, of 101 Collins Street, Melbourne. IVTIGHTSCHOOLFOR GI RL'S . • MRS GORDON will take Pupils at her Residence, Tainui street, EVERY MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY, and FRI. DAY, from 7 to 9. Terms upon application.