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Patea Mail, Volume VIII, Issue 1035, 16 May 1883, Page 3

IVliscell aneous. A.O.HV Under the ‘patronage of Captain Taplin, the Officers and members of the Patea Rifle Volunteers. THE ANNIVERSARY BALL OF “COURT PATEA,” A.O. FORESTERS, will be held in the HARMONIC HALL, PATEA, ON THE May, 1883. -- ' 4 Double Tickets, 10s 6d. Can be obtained from Messrs Buckley, Donnelly, or members of Committee. Dancing commence 9 p. m. sharp. E. HOLMES, Secretary, A.O.F. HARMONIC HALL, PATEA. THE AMATEUR NIGGER MmSTBaEiLS WILL GIVE AN ENTERTAINMENT In aid of the Caledonian Society, fjIHURSDAY NIGHT, 17th MAY. PROGRAMME. Opening Overture, “One, two, three, and away” Opening Chorus,... 11 Down the river” Song “ Will you meet me at twilight” Comic Song ...“Can you lend my ; mother a saucepan” Song ... ... “ Dreaming of home” Comic Song ...“Hannah,' how’s your ma ?” Song ... ... “ Beautiful dreams” Comic Song ...“ The favourite conductor of the favourite ’bus” Song “The old inn sign” Comic Song ...“A corkscrew and a candlestick” Song ... ...“Silver moonlight winds are blowing” Finale “John Morgan” Interval of Ten Minutes, The second part will consist of Vocal and Instrumental Music The whole to conclude with A CONUNDRUM COMPETITION on local subjects, for which a valuable Prize will be given. Sealed envelopes to be left at the ticket office before 8 o’clock. Prices of admission—Front seats, Bs ; back do, 2s. Doors open at 7.30 ; agony to commence at 8 o’clock sharp. Roman chariots or shutters may be ordered for 10.30 p.m. I. HYAMS, Hon Sec. Patea Rifle ■ Volunteers. Gtrand Athletic Sports, TO BE HELD On the DOMAIN, ON ... Q.U'EEN’S BIRTHDAY. HANDIOAPPERS : ■ Lieut Hitching- | Vol W. J. Neil Starter : Vol W. J. Neil Judges: Captain S. Taplin | Lieut J. Hitching Lieut H. E. P. Adams PROGRAMME— Entrance. First. Second S g g 1. 100 yds Handicap 2...2 0 0 1 0 0 2. Running High Jump Handicap 2...1 0 0 0 10 0 8. 440 yds Handicap......2...3 0 0 1 0 0 4. Bayonet Competition ...2 10 0 5. 200 yds Handicap (Volunteers 0n1y)...2...2 0 0 1 0 0 6. 880 yds Handicap 2...3 0 0 1 0 0 7. 200 yds do ......2...2 0 0 1 0 0 8. Maiden Handicap, ' Hurdles, 220 yds ...2...2 0 0 1 0 0 9. Consolation Handicp. : 200 yards 2...1 10 0 0 10 9 Tug-of-War, Children’s races, and other events will be got up during the day. The Patea Rifle Volunteer Band will he in attendance. N.B.—Entries close on Saturday, May 12th, at 8 p.m., at the Company’s office in the Barracks. Handicaps will, appear in the Patea Mail of Friday, May 18th. Admission, one shilling ; children, halfprice. H. .I. KEARNEY, Sergt, and Hon Secretary Sports Committee. TO THOSE SEEKING AN ELIGIBLE OPENING FOR BUSINESS. POE SALE BY PUBLIC TENDERTENDERS are invited for the purchase of the freehold property, stock-in-trade, book debts, and goodwill of the Business formerly carried on by Messrs Fisk and Pyemont, general storekeepers, Waitotara. The property offered consists of ; — (1) Sections 44 and 60, containing, 2 roods, situated at the corner of the main north-western road and the. road to the railway station, and being the most central position in the township. The build ings thereon comprise (a) a commodious stoic and dwelling combined, (b) stable, (c) butcher’s shop, (d) well finished billiard room. The shop and billiard room are let to desirable tenants, realising £SO per annum. The buildings are all comparatively new and in good order. (2) Stock-in-Trade, consisting of Grocery, Drapery, Hardware, &c., &c. Stock lists have been prepared. (3) Book Debts, These are of recent date, representing chiefly the accounts of the first quarter of the year. The business is being carried on by the Trustees, pending the sale. The district immediately adjoining the township is well settled, with new country at the back (Momaliaki Bock) in course of occupation. The whole of the estate will be sold in one lot, or alternative tenders will be received for the freehold property and stock only. Copies of the stock list and book debts may be seen in Wanganui, or inspected with the stock at Waitotara. Terms : Gne-third cash, balance in approved endorsed bills at 3, 6, and 9 months. Tenders will close on Saturday, May 26th : JOHN NOTMAN, HENRY J. P. TILLY, Trustees. PAPER BAGS, D b , Alb, lib, 21b, 31b, 4lb, &o. Apply Mail office