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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 1299, 5 June 1880, Page 3

PUBLIC NOTICES DECLARATION" of "War between England «and Russia, and immediate' advance of a few millions of the enemy's soldiers on the Australian. Colonies. Prince Soupßickoff, with an army of ' SO ,000 men (more or less), has' been ordered to sail i for New Zealand (on raffe) ; General Tinpotsky, with 50,000 men, lias been detached, widi imperative instructions,- to pay particular attention to this portion of the colony, as the pear's Generals are advised that it is from this quarter the mbst desperate defence may be expected, in consequence of.the well-tried prowess of our local forces, whose warlike fame lias long since reached Russia's distant' shores. r Tinpotsky's corps, when landed, will, by forced marches, rapidly; advance on the left half-centre (in some if not many or all directions, which is much more . likely than otherwise). : The;.imminence of the 'danger will, therefore, be readily understood and that our Government fully realise the gravity of affairs from their : having at once ordered every man (to-a boy) under arms, even every cadet under ten years of age, :capable of being borne in arms, must be ready for the trumpet's blast (Sunless L able to iproduce a medical; certificate that he is suffering from a. measle). 120 rounds of ! grape shot'are to tie issued to every citizen, and * our Dunedin, Oamaru, and Otepopo Volunteers, irrespective of age, sex, political or religious persuasion, have taken the oath (hot, with sugar in, it) that at their country's call they are, ready to. lay down, ;the Kves. (of'/.everyone, of their wives, or intended wives' relations) before they will allow the Muscovite to a' busKel.of 'oats: or single-ticket in Hay's Art-Union (unless paid if or at.-; current' prices). . Our. cadets,.it has. ' been decided, shall be armed to the, teethwith three.rounds ,of ;(blank) cartridge, pouche3 full pf , (sugar), balls.. All honor, to ■ our- ; : young : brayes. Doubtless the enemy; : will. advance by a series o£ retrograde move-, iments from, jthe right, left, centre, and other flanks, and may therefore be expected to ; reach our shores about Christmas, but long I before thaltinleJHay's Art Union Prizes will have been drawn, distributed, and.placed iir I safety • from the enemy. The drawing for ■ prizeswill take place June; 21st, at 8'.p.m.,, i Thames-street, Oamaru. Country agents please accept this notice—That all returns must be sent in by the 18th ihst. at latest. '■ Neglect: of this will necessitate the postpone- ; ment of the Prize Drawing, and entail on me Considerable loss, and-on the public disappointment and inconvenience. . W. E. HAY. WE" ARpj BUYERS of •- HEAT AND , OAT S. NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., OAMARU. E A N E R A K I H O TEL, 'TEANERAKI. . JOHN PLANK, (Late of Oamaru,) Having taken the above well-known Hotel,> lately occupied by Mrs. Mackenzie, trusts that by civility and attention, coupled with the fact that he keeps ' THE BEST OF TABLES And supplies Wines, Beers, and Spirits, of UNDENIABLE BRANDS, He may obtain the patronage of the general public as well as that of his old friends. JOHN PLANK, 465,. PROPRIETOR. THE PLANTING SEASON, 1880. TREES! TREES!! TREES!! I In Large or Small Quantities. rT'HE Undersigned respectfully informs _ his numerous patrons and the public generally, that he has FOR SALE many thousands of FRUIT and FOREST TREES,CALIFORNIAN PINES, " CUPRESSUS, etc. Also choice, ornamental, evergreen, and deciduous flowering Trees and Shrubs, all having been carefully transplanted and prepared under my personal superintendence. I can confidently recommend them to intending planters. All orders for the same will receive prompt attention and be carefully packed, and forwarded with dispatch by rail ar otherwise. J. . S T E M S- O N MEADOW BANK NURSERY, NORTH ROAD. " N.B-—Hodson's 'Bus leaves the Railway Station for the Nursery Grounds every hptit.: 473 . JMPORTANT. ANNOUNCEMENT. The "undersigned has on hand A SUPERIOR ASSORTMENT Tweeds, ' Fanct Coatings, . ' OVEECOATISGS, " : And Materials for Ladies' Jackets AND UI.STEKS. - Ladies' and Gentlemen requiring Stylish and W^l"?^? Garments are respectfully solicited for a trial. We study to give satisfaction to ;eyery customer, and from this date will return, one shilling off every |£ u paid for goods when bought , or on delivery; And for monthly'accounts paid by the 15 th of the folio wing, month S'-J per ;, ; will be deducted. : MEN'S AND BOY'S SUITS, Mole Trousers, Shirts, Pants, Socks, Caps, Hats, Bracks, Collars, J - ' Scarves, &c. •; ■' Hats, made to measure. J. H. MILL IG AN'i - - Thames-street. ' TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. ; A Y I D H A 'Y (Late Manager for Messrs. Anderson and Co., Grain Merchants, Oamaru), begs to intimate to his friends and others that he . has started business as .. GRAIN MERCHANT AND GENKRAL COMMISSION- AGENT, In that commodious Stone Store known as " Kerr's Stork. - . Cash buyer of all kinds of produce ; full Weight corn sacks always on hand; storage at "lowest" cnrrent rates—room for 30,000 sacks. ' : 173 DAVID HAY. 10 . N S U L T .A T I ON OAMARU HANDICAP STEEPLE-, ' CHASE. 23 NOMINATIONS. 100 MEMBERS.. A.,—Close Wednesday, June 2ad B.—Open Thursday, June 3rd. C. J. HARRIS, " " Treasurer. . Address— Star and Garner ; or 433 Box 10, Post Office, Oamaru-. G. W. DRAPER'S .ESTATE. A 1 LL CLAIMS against the above Estate must be sent in to the trustee, dulyt proved, on or before the 20bh JUNIi INST. GEORGE SUMPTER, 454 - Trustee. THE NEW ZEALAND, . FAMILY " WASHES.. r< . SKLF-HDPERATINGS 1 - 1 - - ' SAVES "-RUBBrNG';AN D SOAKINC Prices greatly reduced. JOHN THOMPSON, 367 B ilder, Uek-Btreet, Oaman.