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Kumara Times, Issue 2650, 5 March 1885, Page 3

EDUCATION COMMISSIONERS OF THE DISTRICT OF GREY. PAINTING SCHOOL BUILDINGS. TENDERS, marked on the outside “ Tender for Painting,” will be received at the Education Office, Greymoutb, on or before MONDAY, March 16fcb, at 4 p.m. Specifications and Schedules to be seen at Mr Skoglund’s Office, Mackay street; and on application to the Chairman of each of the following Committees : Gieenstone, Dunganville, Kyunersley, No Town, Nelson Creek, and Totara Plat. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. E. T. ROBINSON, Secretary. February 28, 1885. JJIGH SCHOOL, HOKITIKA. The GOVERNORS being desirous of establishing a High School at Hokitika, Parents who are willing to send their Children (Bo} r s or Girls) to the Hokitika HIGH SCHOOL, are requested to forward their names to the Chairman, not later than the 23rd day ot march, next. The terms for Day Scholars will be about £lO 10a per annum. M. P. SOUTH, Secretary, pro tem. 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. Kumara, April 25, 1884. THE TALLEST SUCCESS OF THE DAY. 3 Races, and 6 Classes Cash Bonds. Will Close April 2, 1885. Registered Letters and Telegrams received. Robin hood Christchurch autumn MEETING, To be held Easter Monday and Tuesday, April 6th and 7th, 1885. 10,000 Members, at 10s, £5000.—254 Prizes. Each Ticket has 9 chances, and can obtain a Prize in each Drawing, Great Autumn Handicap.—27 Nominations. First LI 200 Second ... ... ... ... 500 Third 250 Starters (about L 35 each) ... 250 Non-Starters (about LlB each) 300 L 2500 Easter Handicap. —3o Nominations. First L 250 Second ... ... ... ... 125 Third ... 75 Starters (about £2l each) ... 150 Non-starters (about £lO each) ... 200 LBOO Hurdle Handicap, —l7 Nominations! First LI 00 Second ... ... ... ... 50 Third 25 All others, divided (about Ll 6 each) 225 Is exchange on Country Cheques and Stamps. Coin or notes must be registered. If number exceeds 10,000, Prizes increased pro rata. First, Prize, L 1200.—25-1 Prizes. Address : —“ RUBIN HOOD,” care of Thomas Stapleton, Box 238, P. 0., Christchurch; or, Jubal Fleming, City Baths, Colombo street, Christchurch; care of E, C. Peters, Dillman’s Town,