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West Coast Times, Issue 2396, 1 December 1876, Page 4

News, New York. London News. j^^J. HANSEN, H^^ ' > Pbopbietoe. ALBION HOTEL, Mawheba Quay, Gbeymouth, Is the most centrally-situated hotel in • town, and visitors will find EVERY COMFOET AND CONVENIENCE. Complete files of the following papers may always be consulted : — Melbourne Argus, Melbourne Australasian, Sydney Mail, Together with all the principal New Zealand papers, comprising the Herald, Otago Advertiser, Otago Guardian, Canterbury Press, With West Coast and Reefton papers For COMMERCIAL GENTLEMEN there is ample and specialaccommodation — SAMPLE AND SHOW ROOMSThe DINING AND BED ROOMS. nnder the constant supervision of the Proprietor from the opening of the Coast, nave always maintained the highest The TWO BILLIARD-TABLES and BILLIARD-ROOM need no comment, as they are admittedly unsurpassed on tbe West Coast. NIGHT PORTER ALWAYS IN ATTENDANCE. CHARGES STRICTLY MODERATE. Booking Office Grey Valley and Reefton Royal Mail Coaches. RICHD. J. TONKS, Proprietor. rriHE DIGGERS' ARMS HOTEL (.Corner of Gibson's Quay and Tancred Street Hokitika.) From its Central Situation, Extensive Accommodation, and General Comfort, offers facilities to the public equal to any first-class hotel. Comfortable Sitting-rooms, and Bedrooms. Cabs, Waggonettes, Buggies, and Saddlehorses always on hire. Stable Accommodation. Moderate Charges, and Strict Attention to the convenience and comfort of visitors. HENRY SHARP, Proprietor. Sports. (jfREYMOUTH ANNUAL CHRISTMAS SPORTS, j To be held on the RACECOURSE, ON THE 26th, 27th, and 28th DECEMBER, 1876. Committee : Mr F. W. Lahman Mr James Jones „ Walton „ Buckley „ Petrie „ Yarrall „ A. R. Guinness „ Cameron „ Strike „ Kent „ Tonks DrAcheson „ M'Beath Mr Ollivier „ Woolfe „ Holder Mr D. Sheedy. Hon. Tbeasubeb ... Mr R. J. Tonks Secbetaby ... ... Mr James Payne. 1. Gbeymouth Gband Challenge Handicap, of £100; 100, 200, 300, 400, 500, and 600 yards; points, 5, 3, .2, and 1. First prize, £60; second, £20 ; third, £10 ; fourth, £5 ; and £2 Is to each man who wins an event but does not win a prize. Nominations, with 2s 6d, will close on 22nd November; handicap declared on 29th of November ; and acceptances, with 10s, received up to 23rd December. 2. West Coast Spbing Hakdicap, ef £40 ; 100, 150, and 200 yards ; points, 5, 3, and 1. First prize, £25 ; second, £10 ; third, £5. Nominations, with 2s 6d, close on Wednesday, December 27th at 8 p.m., handicap declared at 10 p m., and final acceptance, with ss, received up to 10 o'clock next morning. Wrestling, three styles, £20 each— total, £60 ; quoits, £6 ; boy's races, £3 ; hop. step, and jump, £3 ; running high leap, /£3 ; vaulting, £10 ; mile race, £15 ; half mile, £10; quarter mile hurdle, £8 ; egg race, £5 ; Chinaman's race, £3. Total amount of programme ... £266 All pedestrian competitors must appear iv suitable clothing long drawers, trunks, and flannel vests. All nominations for Challenge Handicap must be accompanied with record of previouß performances at similar distances. All rules and regulations will be strictly enforced. James Payne, Secretary. Price Sixpence. FAMILY HERALD Monthly Pabt. The Brisbane Courier saya : — "The Btory -teller, as of old, contains matter of the most absorbing interest to novel readers. The scientific items, from the variety which they embrace, are useful to mechanics or farmers, whilst mothers of families are, with a few words, ioitiated into the fearfn *and wonderful mysteries of apple fool, treacle pie, or the dishing up of Australian meats and soups. Amusements are not forgotten, and random readings, foil of original wit and humor, assist in making up a periodic*! acceptable to all,"