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Wellington Independent, Volume XXVIII, Issue 3706, 17 January 1873, Page 3

ANNIVERSARY DINNER, JANUARY 22nd, 1873. The Early Colonists Association hnve decided to celebrate the Thirty- third Anniversary of the foundation of the Colony by a Dinner, at the ODD FELLOWS' HALL, ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 22, 1873. Chairman : The Hon. William Fitzherbort, C.M.G., M.H.R., Vice President. The colonists eligible to attend are those who arrived in the colony during tho period commencing with Colonel Wakefield's arrival on the 17th August, 1839, and terminating on Mr Edward Gibbon Wakefield's arrival on the 3rd February, 1853, and their children who have attained the age of eighteen years. Colonists eligible as above who wi9h to be present are requested to send in their names to the undersigned, on or before Saturday, January 18. Tickets (including wine), price 7s 6d, may be obtained of the following members of committee, viz. : — 0. Allen (Hutt), J. C. Crawford, R.M. ; G. Crawford, M.P.C. ; Major Heaphy, V.O. ; G. Hunter, M.H.R. ; J. Knowles, G. H. Luxford, E. W. Mill?, Thos. M'Kenzie, J. Telford, J. Woodward, J P. ; and J. H. Wallace, Esquires. Admission to the Ladies Gallery, 2s 6d. Dinner on table at 7 o'clock precisely. J. H. WALLACE, Hon. Secretary; rnHE SOIRIfiE POSTPONED from AnniX versary Day, to accommodate the early settlers, will take place at the ODD FELLOWS' HALL ON THURSDAY, 23rd JANUARY. Dancing to commence at 8.30 p.m. Tickets — Gentlemen, 5s ; Ladies, 2s 6d. Gallery, Is 6d. J T^ELLINGTON RIFLE AS3OCIATION. FRIDAY AND SATURDAY. POOL TARGET ! ! OPEN TO ALL COMERS. ELLINGTON RIFLE ASSOCIATION The first competitive meeting will be held afc Bernham Water on Friday, 17th, and Saturday, 18th inst. Conveyances will leave Prosser's Hotel at 7 and 8 a.m. each day, returning about 6 p.m. Refreshments can be obtained on the ground. Competitors are reminded that the firing for the several matches will commence punctually at the times stated on their cards. FRAS. STEVENS, Hon. Sec. TO O T I C E. The Friends of Mr James Barber are respectfully invited to attend the funeral of his late wife Elizabeth, which will leave his residence, Willis street, THIS DAY (FRIDAY), the 17th inst, at half-past 2 p.m. GASCOINE & PARSONS, Undertakers. TO O T I C E. The friends of Mr W. Staples are respeotfully invited to attend the funeral of his late son Leonard, which will leave his residence, Murphy street, on Saturday, the 18th instant, at 3 p.m. GASCOINE & PARSONS, Undertakers. TO" O T I C E. The friends of Mr J. E. HAYES are respectfully invited to attend the Funeral of his daughter, which will leave his residence, Willis street, to morrow (Saturday), at halfpaßt three o'clock. J. QUIN, nPHIRTY-TBIRD ANNIVERSARY OF X THE COLONY. The Annual Rechabite Pisnic will be held at HOWE'S FARM on the 22nd, to which the public are cordially invited. The Rechabite brass band will play during the day. There will be sports and games, for which prizes will be given. Luncheon, tea, and refreshments can be obtained on the grounds at reasonable rates. Admiesion— Adults, and children over 10 years of age, 6d ; under 10, if accompanied bj their parents, free. Cabs will run from Manner street to Howe's farm, 6d each way. F. FRASER, Secretary. E ARO GRAMMAR AND COMMERCIAL SCHOOL. Ingestre street, Wellington, Conducted by C. A. Curtis ; Classical Master, Rev John Moir. Careful preparations for the Universities, Civil Service, and mercantile pursuits. The course of instruction comprises : — Latin, thorough English, Math*maticH, German, Natural Science, Book-keeping, &c. Extra subjects (optional) j*— Greek, French, Italiun, Drawing. Terms per quarter, in advance : — Regular course, £2 2s ; extras, each, £1 Is ; resident pupils, from £9 9s to £12 12s (inclusive). References kindly permitted to — Rev T. Fancourt, Hutt; J. T, Edwards, Esq, Wanganui ; H. Macdonald, Esq. M.D., Christchurch ; and to parents of pupils. Prospectus on application. Pupils will re-assemble on Thursday, Jan vary 23rd. ELLINGTON TERRACE COMMERCIAL AND GRAMMAR SCHOOL, Conducted by Mr J. H. Beann. The first Quarter commences on MONDAY, JANUARY 20, 1872. Boulcott street, January 13, 1873. mHE REV G. COTTERILL receives boys X attending Christ's College Grammar School as BOARDERS. Terms :— Under twelve, 40 guineas ; twelve and upwards, 45 guineas. For private tuition in school work, if required, an extra charge is made. Chrißtchurch, Januaiy Bth, 1873. T7IDMONDSON, SELLAR AND CO., General Importers. Premises, over Messrs Krull and Co. nnHE undersigned will be happy to receive X orderß for Totara planks, scantling, and boards, in any quantity, to be delivered in Wellington, as soon as the tramway is open to Foxton. GEORGE SNELSON. Palmereton North, Manawatu,