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Grey River Argus, Volume XIV, Issue 1681, 23 December 1873, Page 4

Sports. A HAURA CHRISTMAS RACES AND xjL ATHLETIC SPORTS. Programme of Christmas Sports to be held at Ahaura on DECEMBER, 26th, and 27th, 1873. Stewards— Messrs W. Burrows, J. Kenned j, J. Holmes, E. Shearstone, A. White, W. E. Phillips. Judge— C. Whitefoord, Esq. Starter — Mr Geo. Mason. Clerk of Course— Mr J. Overend. Hon. Sec— Mr F. Guinness. FIRST DA'S— 26th DECEMBER. 1. TRIAL STAKES, Of 10 soys, 1J miles; open to all horses; weight for age; entrance, 10s. 2. THE BUTCHERS' PURSE, Of 10 soys; 2 miles; to be handicapped by the Stewards; open to all horses the bona fide property of butchers, since the Ist of November last; entrance, 10s. 3. LADIES' PURSE, . . Of 10 soys; 1 mile heats; Lady, riders; entrance, 10s. . i ; ; . ,4. AHAURA PLATE, Of 15 soys; 2 miles; open to all horses; to be be handicapped by the Stewards; entrance, 5. HURDLE RACE, Of 20 soys; 2 miles; over B hurdles. 3£ feet high; open to all horses; to be handicapped by the Stewards; entrance LI. Conditions. The Rules of the Greymouth Jockey Club to be observed as far as applicable, or when not especially provided for. Three horses to start for each race, or the public money will be withheld. No person can enter a horse, for any race, unless he has subscribed at least L 2 2s to the fund. All horses must have been the bona fide property of the persou entering them Bince the Ist of November last. Post entries. ATHLETIC SPORTS. SATURDAY, 27th DECEMBER. Foot Race, 100 yards, for L2 — Entrance, 2s 6d. Wrestling, Cumberland style — Entrance 10s. Prize, £10. Putting the Stone, 281 b, Irish style— Entrance ss. Prize, £3 Hurdle Race, of 200 yards, six flights of hurdles, 3ft his;h — Entrance ss. Prize, £3. Wrestling, Collar and Elbow— Entrance 10s. Prize, £10. Putting the Stone, Scotch style— Entrance ss. Prize, £3. Vaulting with Pole — Entrance 2s 6d, Prize, £2. Running High Jump — Entrance, 2s 6d. Prize, £2 : Prizes will also be offered for Quoits, Throwing the. Hammer, Tossing the Caber, ftc. ; v;- ; ■■ . -..-.■. ■■': .-- ■ •. ': Stewaids as for Races; , . Conditions to be declared at commencement of each event. FRANK GUINNESS, Hon. Sec.

rriO DRAPERS, STOREKEEPERS, HOTELKEEPERS, CAPITALISTS, ARD OTHERS. FOR POSITIVE SALE, Those centrally-situated and. substantiallypremises in the Brunner Parade, No Town, known as P\RFITT'S DRAPERY EMPORIUM, Wiiih the Goodwill of the same ; together with a saleable stock (carefully selected in the Melbourne and Dunedin markets) of DRAPERY, CLOTHING, HOSIERY, HABERDASHER'S, BOOTS AND SHOES, FANCY GOODS, &c All in good order and condition. The above business can be shown to be one of the best and most profitable in the Grey Valley, and as the proprietor is determined to visit England, such as -an opening has never before been offered to capitalists in the Grey district. Also THE ALBION HOTEL, Bkunner Parade, One of the moat commodious, faithfullybuilt, and best paying establishments in the No Town district. The undersigned iv returning his sincere thanks to : his numerous customers for their patronage for so many years, begs to intimate that, pending the final sale of his premises, his large and seasonable stock will be cleared at a sacrifice. No Reasonable Offer Refused ! . N.B. —All parties indebted to the undersigned are requested to settle their accounts ; immediately, and those having claims against him are requested to present them for pay ment. CLEMENT PARFITT. A M U E : L HA I S T V HOTELKEEPEE, AND WHOLESALE WINE and SPIRIT MERCHANT, and STOREKEEPER. The Crescent, No Town. The Union Hotel has been almost entirely re-built, with extensive additions, including new suites of bed, sitting, and dining rooms, The best appointed Billiard.room in the Grey Valley, Livery and Bait Stables.— Saddle Horseß for: Hire. S. H. begs to announce to his numerous friends and customers, that he has purchased the business of W. S. Campbell and Co, Wholesale and Retail Storekeepers and Produce Dealers, No Town. The trade will be carried on in the old premises of p W. C; and Co. S. H. trusts he will nieet' with a continuance of that support in his new venture so liberaally accorded to him in the other branches of his business. Gold Bought. ALL NATIONS HOTEL, Half-Ounce. Otic of Paser's best Billiard Tables. Wines, and Spirits of. Superior Quality. LAURENCE FRIXIONE, ->