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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 348, 24 December 1879, Page 3

TO THE SETTLERS;OF WAIRAIUPA. GENTLEMEN,— Having Leased the Featherston Sale Yards for the ensuing 6 months, wo bog to notify that during that period NO ENTRANCE FEES WILL BE CHARGED, and further, in order to promote the success of the Sales, we are wiling to advertise all stock entered with us for sale, AT OUll OWN EXPENSE. We have also arranged for paddocking accommodation at a small chrrge for thoso settlers who may wish to bring their cattle or sheep over night, _ or leave tlicm a night after the sale. Trusting to receivo tho support and co-operation of both buyers and sellers, in this our endeavor permanently to establish regular and successful sales at the Featherstou Sale Yards. We aro, Gentlemen, Your obedient sorvants, F, H, WOOD & CO,, Auctioneers and Cattle Salesmen, 345 Greytown, SPORTS Mr Gundcrscn's Paddock, Mauriceville, BOXING DAY ! 11 FRIDAY, 26th DECEMBER, 1879. PROGRAMME. En- Ist 2nd trance, prize, prize s, d. s. 3. 1 Foot race, half mile ... 2 6 20 10 2 „ 150 yards... 2 6 20 10 3 Boys' race, under 15... free 10 2 6 4 Lady's race (married) 150 yards 2 6 20 10 5 Lady's race (unmarried) 100 yards 2 6 20 10 0 Putting the stoue, heavy 10 15 5 7 „ „ light 10 15 5 8 Tossing the caber ...10 In 0 9 Throwing heavy hammer 1 0 20 0 10 Throwing light do ...10 10 5 11 Walking match, 1 mile 2 6 20 10 12 Running long leap ...10 10 5 13 Running high leap ...10 10 5 14 Standing long jump ... 1 0 10 5 15 ~ high „ ... 10 10 5 1G Vaulting with pole ..1 0 20 10 17 Hop-step-and-jump ... 1 0 20 5 18 Blind wheelbarrow race 10 15 10 19 Sack race . ... 1 0 10 5 20 Three-legged race • 1 0 10 5 Rules and Regulations. Entries to be made to the Secretary on theground, The races are open to all whom the Stewards may approve. Three competitors to start or no second prize, The dacision of the Stewards or whomever they appoint to be final. Sports to commence at 12 noon. ■ Admission—Adults Is, children 6d, horsemen Is 6d, one-horse vehicle la 6d, two-horse do 2s, HORACE SMITH, 344 Hon, Sec. BALL!!! BOXING DAY, 1879. To bo held in the Schoolroom, Mauriceville. Dancing to commence at 8.30 p.m. REFRESHMENTS FREE. Admission—Lady and gentlemen, 12a 6d, Tickets to be obtained at O. Christian'! Boarding House. H 4 THE LAND TAX ACT, 1878. NOTICE TO PERSONS LIABLE TO PAY LAND TAX. Land Tax Office, Wellington, Dec, 16,1879. PERSONS who are liable to pay Land Tax, but who have not paid the same, yre informed that proceedings will be taken ior the recovery of all amounts which may remain unpaid on the 31st inst. JOHN SPERRY, 342 Commissioner. AMES AND NORTH'S il. (Star Hotel), DERBY SWEEP, Ne. 7. ON THE WELLINGTON CUP. To he run on the sth February, 1880. 2000 Subscribers at £1 each. First Prize £IOOO Second do /• • 400 Third do 200 Other Starters (divided) .. 250 Non-starters do ... 250 The di awing will take place under the hi ervision of the Treasurer aud a committee of responsible Subscribers present, immediately nil subscription list being closed, Pickets may be obtained from the Treasurer, )r G, North, Lambton Quay, Wellington; B. Wilson'B Empire Aotel, Featherston ; R. Freeman, confectioner, Greytown; and Salmon's Rising Sun Hotel, Greytown, J, AMES, Treasnrer, 538 Wellington. LADIES' SCHOOL, MA6TE TON. [Jhder the Patronage of the Honorable Lady Robinson. MISS BEST, having taken a house in Cole-street, is prepared to receive Young Ladies as Boarders or Day Scholars from Monday, the 15th September. A Class for Fbencd Lessons of an evening is being formed; also one for Drawing. The school year will he divided into three terms, The present term extends from the 15th September to the 20th December, 260 •J^OTICE! NOTICE! ! NOTICE!!! BY REQUEST. K. CARTER begs to iuform his friends and the public in general that he has decided to remain in Greytown nntil after the Christmas Holidays, and will continue to sell his Goods at Remarkably Low Prices. He also takes this opportunity to thank hifl numerous friends for their liberal support to lnm during his stay in Greytown. N.B.—New Fancy Goods .for Christmas, As he has to return to England for a short time, the paemises will be closed finally on the 13th of January, 1880. 320