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Star (Christchurch), Issue 292, 21 April 1869, Page 3

NEW ADVERTISEMENTS. A SELECT SUPPER and BALL, in honour of the visit of H.R.H. the Duke of Edinburgh, will be held at the NEW CAFE, LONDON RESTAURANT, Cashel street, on FRIDAY, the 23rd inst., at 8 p.m. Tickets, ss. each, to be had at the Cafe. 2784 BANK NOTICE. VISIT OP H.R.H. THE DUKE OF EDINBURGH. THE Offices of the undermentioned Banks in Canterbury will be CLOSED on THURSDAY, the 22nd inst., and at noon on FRIDAY, the 23rd. The Union Bank of Australia, JOSH. PALMER, Manager. The Bank of New Zealand, J. L. COSTER, Manager. The Bank of Australasia, W. DYMOCK, 2791 Manager. ALFRED MEDAL RIFLE MATCH. rpniS Competition, open to all Canterbury X Volunteers, members of the Rifle Association, and the crews of men-of-war then in harbour, will take place at the RIFLE RANGE, HILLSBOROUGH, ON SATURDAY NEXT, the 24th INST., Commencing at 10 a.m., Under the following conditions : — Five shots at 200 yards (Hythe position.) Five shots at 600 yards (any position.) Rifles to be of Government pattern, which includes long and short Enfield, Lancaster, Snider and Cavalry Carbine. Pull of trigger not under 6 lbs. There will be one sighting shot at 600 yards. Squads not to number more than 10 men each. Targets will be painted out after every fifth shot at 200 yards, and after every tenth shot at 600 yards. Any competitor not making 10 points at 200 yards, will be required to retire from the match. The Prize 3 consist of — THE ALFRED GOLD MEDAL, Value 25 Guineas, Presented by Messrs Petersen and Co., Goldsmiths, High street, And for Second, Third, and Fourth Prizes, the following Cups, subscribed for by a number of gentlemen who bave kindly taken an interest in the match, viz. : — A Silver Tankard, value 10 guineas. Two Electroplated do, value (each) two guineas. An umpire will be appointed, whose decision will be final in all cases of dispute. The Prizes (if it may suit the arrange ments of his Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh), will be presented by him, after the termination of the match, otherwise, at the General Parade on Her Majesty's Birthday. GfuO. PACKE, Lieut.-Colonel. Christchurch, April 20, 1869. 2749 mHEATRE R O V A li . THE CELEBRATED GOURLAY FAMILY. WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, AND FRIDAY EV EN INGS. 6^- SPECIAL NOTICE In consequence of the very great success, and in order to afford Visitors from the country an opportunity of witnessing these Popular Artistes, it is respectfully announced that they will perform at the Theatre Royal on the above nights, the Town Hall being required for other purposes. TO-NIGHT, TO-NIGHT. MRS M'GREGOR'S LEVEE, Introducing all the original characters. Grand change on Thursday Evening. MILLION PRICES: Boxes, 3s ; Stalls, 2s ; Pit, Is. Children to Boxes and Stalls, half-price. Doors open at half-past seven, to commence at eight. 2798 NOW ON VIEW. THE GREAT WAXWORK EXHIBITION. Containing Fifty Life Size Figures. AT THE : OLD WESLEYAN CHAPEL, High street, Open , from 18 a.m. Admission — Is; Children, 6d. 2789 G. GHILONI & CO.— Proprietors.