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Grey River Argus, Volume IX, Issue 617, 30 December 1869, Page 3

GREYMOUTH ANNUAL REGATTA. NEW YEAR'S DAY. „, First Rack. A WATERMAN'S SCULLING RACE, for all boats that have been plying on the river for. at least one mouth before date of regatta. < 'ourse to be rowed : — From flagship round upper and lower buoya, and back to starting-point;. First prize, L 7 ; entrance, IDs. SKOOND IiACB. AMATEUR SCULLING itA.CE, only open to men who have never acted as licensed watermen ; same course as iSo. 1. Prize, La; entrance, IDs. Third Race. PAIR-OARKD BOAT RACE, open to all ; to be rowed in boats uot more thau 2(ift ia length. Course— Twice round. Prize, LIU ; entrance, lite. Fourth Hack CARGO BOAT FvAUE, open only to thosu boats, known as horse boats, working upon the river ; crew, live men and steersman ;no polliug. Course — Twice round. First prize, Ll2 ; 2nd do, L 3; entrance, LI. Fikth Eace. FOUR -OARED RACE, for boats uot more tban 2ot't in length. Course — Twice rouud. First prizo, Lls ; entrance, LI. Sixth Hack. SAILING MATCH, for all skiffs; twice round course ; ballast to be kept as at starting ; no (jars allowed. Prize, LG ; entrance, 10s. For uach prize three competitors to start or no race. r^ In all cases the decision of the Committee shall »c final, and competitors before accepting must agree to this condition. JAMES PAYNE, Hon. Sec. BRUADBENT AND KINGS, GRAND DISTRIBUTION or PRIZES, To be drawn on the principle of the ArtUnion of London, FORTY- FIVE PRIZES. Of the aggregate value of TWO HUNDRED POUNDS, By holders of £1 tickets. ■ .i "j ' • The drawing will take place in Johnston's Volunteer Drill HalL on Thursday Night, 30 th December. HMHE COAL CREEK SAWMILL J- COMPANY Are now supplying the trade, in addition to their present stock of Ironmongery,. Flooring, Doors and Sashes, with every requisite for the Building and Furnishing Line. The machinery lately erected is capable of turning out, iv a few hours' notice, any description of the undermentioned articles to order, and to any pattern, however intricate, and at prices hitherto unknown in this district. The following is a list of a few of the articles now ou handTurned table legs Cart - wheel naves, Do couch sets hardwood Do sofa sets Dray shafts & felloes Do bali3trades Mouldings, to any deDo spires sign Do chair legs Architraves do Do 100 table pillars Cornice do T. & G., any width Skirtings do or thickness^" Ottoman leps Rabbited boards Drawer knobs Dressed boards,imita- Skittles and balls tion stone work American pins & balls Planed boards, both Sawn wedges sides and edges, to Do shingles auy tkickueas or Do battens width Do timber, any size Drawer stumps Shop front ornaments The above goods in lied Pine, Cedar, American, Kauri, and Clear Pine. RAE AND HAWORTH, Mawhera Quay ; WATSON AND WICK ES, Boundary street. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. The New and Extensive WEST COAST BIIEWEIIY IN FULL OPERATION. MCCARTHY AND CO., BREWERS, Cordial, Sodawater, Lemonade, and Ginger Beeii Manufacturers j And BOTfLEES OF IMPORTED PORTER PRIZE ME E T ING Of the • GREYMOUTH RIFLE VOLUNTEERS, To be held on '■' . SATURDAY, Ist JANUARY, 1870. Ist Match, for Members of Company, to commence at-8 a.m. Ranges— 2oo, 400 and 500 ; five shots at each range ; prizes, L 5, L 3, L 2, LI ; entrance, 2s 6d 2nd Match, for All-comers. Ranges— 4oo, 500 and 600 ; five shots at each range ; prizes, L 5, L 3, L 2, LI ; entrance, ss. One sighting shot at each raiige on payment of Is per shot 3rd Match, Company Handicap. Kanges— 200, 400 aud 500 ; five shots at each range ; prizes, L4,L3, L 2, LI ; entrance, 2s 6d 4th Match, Consolation for members of company who have shot in some of the former matches. Ranges— 2oo and 400 j five shots at each range ; entrance, free. Prizes, L 3, L 2, LI. CONDITIONS :— Government rifles and ammunition ; 61b pull of trigger. 200 yards standing ; 400, 500 aud 600, any position. • •' "•■ Ammunition can be obtained, by order, from Captain Hamilton the day .prior to the matches. . . -' , •<'•■ C. A. O. HARD.V, Hon. Sec. Match .Committee. ISS FAIRHALL'S SCHOOL, Gresson street, WILL RE-OPEN, JANUARY 3rd. Instruction in every branch of English ; also, Music, with daily use of Piano. Quarterly examination of pupils.