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Kumara Times, Issue 2417, 31 May 1884, Page 3

EGBERT B. JONES, 9 GUNSMITH, AND MACHINIST, HOKITIKA, ADDRESS : AT MR. J. RENTON’S, TANCRED STREET. ipxjnvrips, Eisra-iisrES, SEWING AND OTHER MACHINES, Well and promptly Repaired, either in Town or Country. Having had many years’ experience with the largest firms in the Colony, I undertake the preparation of Estimates and Specifications for Batteries, Hydraulic Mining, Sawmill, and other Machinery. Sub-Agent for “WONDERFUL WERTHEIM” SEWING MACHINES.

JOHNSTON AND WATKINS, CIVIL AND MINING ENGINEERS, AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS. Underground Surveys contracted for by the year and otherwise. Plans of Mining Machinery prepared. Offices: Reefton, Lyell, and Kumara. Kumara address ; Times Office. Robin hood’s programme ON THE “WATERLOO CUP” COURSING MATCH, Plutnpton Park, Christchurch, on July 16th, 17th, and 18th, 1884. Subscribed Capital, £IOOO : in 2000 Shares of 10s each. About Eighty-five Prizes. About 64 Prizes, Waterloo Cup (winner)... Runner up Waterloo Purse (winner) Runner up Waterloo Plate (winner) Runner up £ 300 100 100 50 30 15 All other dogs (divided). 200 £795 21 Cash Bonds. 2 First-class at £25 each 2 Second-class at 20 „ 2 Third-class at 15 „ 2 Fourth-class at 10 „ 13 Fifth-class at 5 ~ £ 50 40 30 20 65 £205 As there are no Local or New Zealand Races (of any note) until the Melbourne and New Zealand Cups of 1884, between five and six months from date (19th May), we think it too long to hold our clients’ money by starting these big events, and therefore open the above Programme on the “ Waterloo Cup ” Coursing Match, and from our present and past successes morally guaranteeing it will fill. Our programme on Queen’s Birthday, filled about 50 per cent, over the original issue, 2893 instead of 2000. Each Ticket has Six Chances, and is drawn on the principle that if a Programme does not fill, prizes are paid pro rata. We reserve to ourselves the right of continuing the sale of shares over advertised number, if necessity demands it, and thereby adding to the value of all Prizes by a pro rata addition. In this instance we shall sell until Monday, 14th July, whatever the number applied for may be. In writing for Tickets it would be better for many reasons to use Two Envelopes. Applications, if by Letter, with Two Twopenny Stamps, and exchange on Cheques Is added. Please write Signature and Address legibly, to avoid errors. Money Orders, Drafts, Registered Bank Notes and Letters and Telegrams received and promptly attended to. N.B.—All Letters containing Coin must be Registered. Be careful to address:—“ROßlN HOOD," care of Thomas Stapleton, Box 238, P. 0., Christchurch ; or care of Jubal (not J. L.) Fleming, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch; care of E. 0. Peters, Diilraau’s Town. No connection with any other Com-, pany. Melbourne Cup will follow,

NOTICE TO MINERS AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned having made arrangements with Mr George Simmons to manufacture, sell, and protect his patent for the manufacturing of LEATHER HOSE FOR SLUICING PURPOSES, Consignments of Leather suitable are daily expected. N.B.—Agents for Aspinall’s Patent Sluicing Ripples, which for gold saving and durability are unequalled by any Ripples in use. JOHN & MATTHEW DAVIDSON. Kuraara, April 25, 1884. R. JAMES PARK, BARRISTER AND SOLICITOR, Sewell Street, Hokitika, Will attend the R.M. and Warden’s Courts. Mr Park will arrive from Hokitika, in the Christchurch coach, early on Friday morning. pAPEREANGING S, AND GLASS WAREHOUSE. J. O’HAGAN, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, SIGN WRITER, AND GENERAL HOUSE DECORATOR. i MAIN STREET, KUMAR A. IMPORTANT TO ALL WHO X REQUIRE A GOOD TIME-KEEPER. J. HANNAH Has just received a Good Stock of FIRST-CLASS ENGLISH LEVER AND OTHER WATCHES, By all the best makers; which he is Selling Cheap, for Cash. All Watches guaranteed for two years. Inspection invited. OPPOSITE GILBERT STEWART’S HOTEL, KUMARA. John lavibs, TAILOR, SEDDON STREET, Adjoining the Bank-of Now South Wales, In thanking his numerous customers fcr their past patronage, wishes to hiiorn B -Xih'i and the public generally that, having opened with a Large Stock of | .VEST OP ENG,-LAND CLOTHS, COATINGS, TWEEDS, And all the Goods have been carefully selected ; and the make, quality, and style are unequalled. LADIES’ ULSTERS AND JACKETS, 01 the Newest Fashion, made to order. Pit and Workmanship guaranteed.