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Wellington Independent, Volume XXVI, Issue 3270, 5 August 1871, Page 3

WANTED— By a married man, withotti incumbrance, a situation as Shepherd on a sheep station. Has had 12 years' experience on both Islands, and the wife is a good cook. Addveba A. C, office of this paper. WANTED — A s-ituntion by a young man who has had considerable experience with teams of horses, and who is also acquainted witl) general ftirm work. Apply by letter, W. H., " Independent" office. WANTED— A respectable General Servant for ft country hotel. Apply at Nelson Ale House between the hours of 11 and 12 p.m. WANTED TO SELL— A first- class Singer's Sewing Machine, nearly new — cheap for cash. Also, a first rate Trap Horse, thoroughly staunch. Apply, W. EBDEST, Stabh'ng, MoleawoTth street. WANTED the public to know the Peoples' Stnbling is the cheapest and best supplied in Wellington. EBDEN. A quantity of oats for sale. WANTED a respectable female General Servant, where another is kept. Apply to Mrs Martin, Fountain Hall, Ghuznee-st, W" ANTED the Public to know that the Cheapest House for all kinds of New and Secondhand Furniture, Bedding, Cooking Utensils, and Bedroom Ware is at F. JONES* Lambton Quay, Wellington. WANTED immediately a smart trustworthy Lad as assistant. Must be a good rider, and have some knowledge of the country districts and the coast References and security indispensable. — Apply, through' post, to Alex. M'Mikn, Commission Agent; Wanganui. ' TO MEECHANTS. * A GENTLEMAN of experience in some of the largest commercial houses at home and in the colonies, and holding testimonials of thorough competency as accountant and correspondent, wishes to obtain an ap« pointment to fake charge of the counting-house deparment of a house of business. Address " Mercator," office of this paper. f\W FELLOWS' HALL. MONDAY, 7th AUGUST. MR and MES FRANK TOWERS Will give tho first oi thdir Entertainments, entitled QUAINT SKETCHES. First Appearance of MISS ROSA TOWERS. This young lady, who is only seven years old, has been pronounced by the Press and public opinion to be the greatest juvenile Actress and Songstress of the ago. Under tho patronage of SIR GEORGE and LADY BOWEN. First Appearance in Wellington of Mr A. E. BIKD, The Champion Runner of tho World, who has kindly consented to appear in his grand character of COUSIN JOE, MONDAY NIGHT, THE LOTTEEY TICKET. Wormwood ... ... Mr F. Towers Susan Miss Rosa Towers Mrs Corset Mrs F. Towers Assisted by Lady and Gentlemen Amateurs. Pabt 2. QUAINT SKETCHES, In which Little Rosa will appear in four characters, and sing eight character songs, supported by Mr and Mrs Frank Towers, Part 3. THE ROUGH DIAMOND. Cousin Joe ... ... Mt A. E. Bird Margery Mrs Frank Towers Admission : — 4s, 3a, and 2s. NOTICE. I ROBERT BAELOW, of Blue-tailed Fly notoriety, give notice to the public of New Zealand generally, that I have thiß clay dissolved partnership with Messrs Bromley, Buckley, and Holly, and do not hold myself responsible for any accounts transacted by the Troupe from f hia date, nov allow my name to be used on any account whatsoever, [ only by myself, in my single-handed Entertainments, which it is my intention to resume as heretofore. 4th August, 1871. pEAND ATHLETIC GATHERINGS 0" IN THE UPPER BAEEACK GEOUND. MONDAY, 7th AUGUST. Under the immediate patronage and in the presence of Sir GEORGE and Lady BOWEN and Suite Captain Morseby, H.M.S. Basilipk Colonel Moulo His Worship the Mayor W. M. Bannatyne, Esq F. A. Krull, Esq G. Crawford, Esq, &c. A Splendid BAND will be in attendance. A. E. BIRD Will run in three great Events j The Programme to consist of Thirteen Events. The following are handicapped to take place : — 1. 150 yards— Kelly, soralch; Gh F. M (J 3 yards; Grey, 6 yards; Prosser, Wilkins, Eitaon, and Meddens, 10 yards ; Walden, 15 yards. 2. 500 yards, ovor 9 flights of hurdleß— - Pentecost and Staunsell, scratch j Kelly and Pike, 20 yards j Isherwood, 50 yards ,• Ritson, 60 yards. 4. One mile — Bird, scratch ; Kelly, Pike, and M'Masters, 150 yards; Isherwood, 200 yards ; Walden, 300 yards. 7. Two miles — Bird, scratch ; Pentecost, 15© yards ; Kelly, Pike, and M'Masters, 230 yards ; laherwood, 300 yards ; Walden, 400 yards. 10. Five miles — Bird, scratch ; Pentecost, half mile; Kelly and Pike, 1000 yards j Isherwood, 1200 yards. For tho other eight events see Programme. Gates open at 12 ; sports to begin at 1. Handieappers of the above races — W. E. Taunton, J. B. Wallace, and W. Bromley. Judge— Captain Febbis. Admission — To stand and reserve, 2s 6dj to ground, Is. POPULAR LECTURES. npH! SECOND of the Course will be deX livered iv tho Presbyterian School-room, Willis street, on MONDAY next, the 7th inst., by His Honor W. FITZHERBERT. Subject— "PROGRESS." The Chair will be taken at 8 o'clock. Tickets for the Course, 3s ; Single Lecture, 6d ; may be had at Messrs W. Lyon's, E. Or* Smith's, H. Blundell's, R. Burrett's, F. Frnßer's, P. Laing's, H. F. Logan's, James Smith's, T. Whitehouse's, Mrs Scott's, and " Independent" office. NOTICE. ALL parties having Claims against the late Mrs M'LAREN, Johnsonville, are requested to send them in forthwith for liquidation ; acd all persons indebted to the siuno are requosted to pay the amount of their several accounts to JAMES SIM, Sole Executor, JohnsoimUe August 4, 1871.