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Westport Times, Volume V, Issue 903, 21 December 1871, Page 3

"- l W H A li F AND AUCTION MART. NO. MUNRO, AUCTIONEER •J having removed to the above premises and wharf, begs to notify shippers to this market, that the convenience of wharfage accommodation will effect a considerable saving iD shipping charges; and to the trade in Westport and surrounding districts, that he receives regular consignment" of Colonial Produce from NelsoL, Christchurch, and Dunedin, which can always be had at current rates when not cleared out at auction. Flour, Oats, Chaff, and Bran Plentiful supply of Grey Coals just landed ex Lyttelton. SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, The 26th and 27th inst. GIFTS to ST PATRICK SCHOOL. ~\ W A N AND CO. -' Have received instructions from the above-named School Committee to Sell by Auction, in the Long Boom of Behan and Kelly's Hotel, comer of Princes and Camp streets, All that Varied Assortment of Gifts, contributed by the inhabitants of the district, and consisting of every article in general use, such as provisions, Wines, Spirits, Oilman's Stores, Tobacco, Jewellery, Clothing, Boots, Shoes, Watches, Clocks, &e, &c. DWAN AND CO. ' CATTLE TRESPASS ACT, 1868." 1 1 that on and after January 19th, 1872, the provisions of '* The Cattle Trespass Act, 1868," will be enforced on my Land, being Section 194. and 195, Square. 141, and Section 240, Square 141, Buller District; and that it is my intention to Claim Damages for all cattle, horses, sheep, pigs, or other animals trespassing on the Land, whether the same be fenced or unenclosed. EDWARD DOWD. Wesport, December 18, 1871. TT7ANTED, a PARTNER, with about £l5O. Principals only. Address " J. F.," Box 21, Post Office, WANTED, a COOK. Apply early, to George Clark, Odd Fellows Hotel, Gladstone street. TTfESTPORT CHRISTMAS SPORTS, To be held in GIBSON'S PADDOCK, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1871. (BOXING DAY). First event to come off sharp at 12 a.m. Committee : R. Macfarlane G. S. Atkinson C. Lempfert D. Emanuel K. Came G. Clarke J. H. Gibson J. Gilmer PROGRAMME: Foot Race, 150 yards; heats; entrance, 2s 6d.—First prize, £2 ; second prize, 10s. Boys' Race ; entrance free.—First prize, 15s; second prize, ss. Vaulting with pole; entrance, 3s.— First prize, £4; second prize, £l. Weestliuo, Cornish and Devon, entrance, 3s. —First prize, £4 ; second prize, £2. Bois' Race, under ten; entrance free.—First prize, 7s 6d; second prize, 2s 6d. Tilting Match (six competitors); entrance, 10s.—First prize, £7 ; second prize, £3. Wrestling, collar and elbow; entrance, 3s.— First prize, £4 ; second prize, £2. Hurdle Race, 450 yards; entrance, 2s 6d.—First prize, £2; second prize, £l. Running Flat Leap, entrance, 2s 6d.—First prize, £1; second prize, 10s. Sack Race; entrance, 2s 6d, —First prize, £l, second prize, 10s. Three Leg Race, 150 yards; entrance 2s 6d.—First prize, £1; second prize, 10s. PIG HUNT; entrance free. And various other Sports, funds permitting. Three competitors for each event or no prize; and four competitors for each event or no second prize; six competetors for each style in wrestling must be entered, or no second prize. ROBT. MACFARLANE, Treasurer. D. EMANUEL, Secretary