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Temuka Leader, Volume 2, Issue 157, 25 June 1879, Page 2

Auctionker. —We are glad to see that our enterprising townsman, Mr K. F. Gray, has determined to go into the auctioneering business in this town, as we feel confident that it will be the means of conferring a benefit on the inhabitants of this district, and we think that he will have no cause to regret his new venture: Business will be commenced in a week or two in the premises adjoinining Mr Essery's shop, Main South Road, and we believe it is his intention to hold regular weekly sales on Saturdays. The temporary yards for horses and cattle will be at Oldiield's stables. Beeehive Stokes.—Mr J. Brown requests ua to state that the sale which he is advertising in our columns, will be discontinued after the 30th instact. Concebt.—To-night a concert, tho programme for which will be seen in our advertising columns, promises to be a great success. In addition to songs and duets by able amateurs we are to have an address from Mr Johnstone, and a reading by Mr Wakefield. The latter gentleman cannot fail to be a treat, as we find he has the happy knack of combining humour with his readings, which is rather difficult to do at all times, but Mr Wakefield is able to do this without that l6w and debasing slang, which we ought to set our face against. Mr Johnston also gives a reading and the Misses Fish some of their well-executed performances on the piano. The Misses Cox also have kindly consented to give some duets. These young ladie3 are known to be very superior as amateurs. There is Miss Campbell too j this time we are glad to see this lady does not intend to confine herself to the piano to accompany herself. It is a mistake for ladies to do so as it does not give full freedom to the volumn of sound. No singer can do themselves justice in this way. Miss Eowe also is always welcome. Altogether the programme is such that we can ensure a good evening's enjoyment, and the object must commend itself to everyone. Doubtless there will be a full house. Mr Guinness, our much respected Resident Magistrate, has kindly promised to take the chah\ Wateeloo Cttp.—We learn from a private telegram the following information in reference to ths Tomuka dogs:—Balmoral beat Gyp, Tam O'Shanter beat Richmond, Speculation beat Shy lock. No mention is made of Doncasfcer. Gyp ran 38 courses last year, and only lost four. She won the Southland Waterleo Cup and several other matches.