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Colonist, Volume XII, Issue 1183, 26 January 1869, Page 4

GOVERNMENT NOTICE. NELSON WATER SUPPLY. A PPL I CATIONS respecting the XJL WATER SUPPLY must be made to the Undersigned, at his Oifice, between the hours of Two : and Three o'clock p.m. ALFRED HIBBI/E, Assessor and Collector. \ Nelson, January 16, 1869. 79 IiVTOW OK SALE, ■ "^ EX JOHN BUNYAN— i 1 7 PACKAGES of a LARGE VARIETY of x ' GOODS, consisting of ' Mahogany Toilet Looking Glasses, all sizes Ditto, ditto, ditto, Marble Slabs Ditto, ditto, Circular, ditto I 6 Dozen Ladies' Oval Hand Mirrors, all sizes 3 Chimney Glasses, assorted, Mahogany, Rosowood and Maple 6 Handsome Gilt Pier Glasses, assorted sizes i Mahogany, Rosewood, & Walnut Music Stools, ; beautifully carved and finished Ditto, ditto, ditto, Corner Whatnots 6 Fancy Inlaid Chess Tables , 1 Dozen Camp Stools , 6 „ Brussels Hassocks, Round and Square , 12 Birch Folding Chairs ) 12 Ditto, ditto, ditto, with Leg Supports A beautiful Assortment of Canary Cages, Square, Round, and Rustic i 3 Dozen Scarlet-border Door Mats, assorted sizes 3 ~ Extra large Sheepskin Rugs, assorted [ colors 1 Dozen Handsomely Carved Broad-platters and Knives. Suitable for Presents A very Handsome Assortment of China, Opal, and Bohemian Glass Vases, i I The STOCK of ELECTRO-PLATED T GOODS has also been replenished direct > from the Manufactory, and comprises a Large 3 Assortment of tho latest Variety of Patterns. Breakfast and Dinner Crusts 1 Six, Seven, and Eight-bottle Revolving Cruets Egg Stands, Picklo Frames, Ten and CofFee Sets, Toast-racks, J Hall and Chamber Candlesticks ■■ Card Baskets, Sugar Basins 3 Butter Coolers, Cream Jugs, 3 &c, &c, &c. j H. HOUNSELL, L . No. 1, Bridge-street, Nelson. 94 r A 3S TCIENT OEDER op EOEESTEKS. i- r\ ■ j ~XI- the usual ANNIVERSARY FETE > OF THE I ANCIENT ORDER OF FORESTERS t WILL TAKE PLACE ON 3 MONDAY, FEBRUARY Ist, 3 In Mr. Habley's Paddock, near Collingwood-street 3 Bridge 3 This will also be the occasion for celebrating the 3 TWENTY-SEVENTH ANNIVERSARY OF THE I PROVINCE. The MEMBERS of COURT ROBIN HOOD > will celebrate their SIXTH ANNIVERSARY by a s day of recreation and amusement, in which they also fi invite the co-operation of kindred societies and the public generally. f OLD ENGLISH SPORTS i i will be provided consisting of j DONKEY RACES, r JUMPING IN SACKS, JINGLING MATCHES, 1 WHEELBARROW RACES, FOOT RACES, i QUOITS, AUNT SALLY, &c, &c. i J SPORTS FOR CHILDREN i will be provided, and Prizes for the; same distributed. , A COLD COLLATION, to be presided over by 3 his Honor tiie Superintendent, will bo provider! by Mr. Evebett, at half-past Twelve o'clock t precisely, in a spacious Booth, built expressly for 5 the occasion. Tickets, Three Shillings and Sixpence each. t A very excellent TEA will also be provided by . Mr. Johns, in the Booth, at, Five o'clock, Tickets for > which will be, for Adcxts, One Shilling & Sixpence, r and for Children, One Shilling. ' The NELSON BRASS BAND has been especially ; engaged for this occasion, and will play in the open air during the day. A SPACIOUS DANCING ROOM will also be provided, in which the above Band will perform. TICKETS can bs obtained of any member of the Committee, also at Mr. I. Johns,' Trafalgar-street, and at the Masonic Hotel. T. T. CIIEESMAtf, 103 Secretary. TYT ELS OJN EEGA TT A. TUESDAY, JFEBRUAEY 2, 18G9. PROGRAMME OF RACES :— 1. Waterman's Race : Two-oared boats; 3 mileß. To start at 11 a.m. Ist Prize, £5 ; 2nd ditto, £2. Entrance fee, ss. 2. Fourth Class Sailing Boats : 4 miles. To start at 11,30 a.m. Ist Prize, £5; 2nd ditto, £2. Entrance fee, 7s. Gd. 3. Coasters : 8 miles. To start at 12 noon. Ist Prize, £10 ; 2nd ditto, £4. Entrance fee, 15s. 4. First Class Yachts : For Challenge Cup; 8 miles. To start at 1 p.m. Ist Prize, Cup and £10*; 2nd ditto, £5; 3rd boat to save stakes. Entrance fee, £1. 5. Canoe Race : 2 miles. To start at 1.30 p.m. Ist Prize, £3 ; 2nd ditto, £1. Entrance fee, 2s. 6d. 6. Whale Boats, 5-oared : 5 miles. To start at 2 p.m. Ist Prize, £10 ; 2nd ditto, £4 Entrance fee, 15a. 7. Catamaran Race : 2 miles. To start at 2.30 p.m. First prize, £3 ; 2nd ditto, £1. Eutruuco fee, 2s. 6:1. 8. Amateur Whale Boats : 4 miles. To start nt 3 p.m. Ist prize, £5; 2nd ditto, £2. Entrance fee, 10s. 9. Two-oared Boats: By Boys under 14; 1£ milesTo start at 3.30 p.m. One Prize only, £1 10sNo entrance fee. 10. Dingies: 1£ miles. To start at 4 p.ra. Ist Prize, £2; second ditto, £1. Entrance fee, 2s. 6d. 11. Amateur Two-oaued Boats. To start at 4.30 p.m. Ist Prize, £3; 2nd ditto, £1. No entrance fee. The steamer LADY BARKLY will make short EXCURSIONS round the HARBOR during tho day. During the Interval between the Races there will be a variety of AMUSEMENTS, under the Suporintendance of Members of the Committee. * N.B.—This £10 will not be given to the Flying Fish, as, if she wins the Cup this Race, she will be entitled to keep it. JOHN GEO. MILES, 80 Hon. Sec.