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Printer’s Devil.— The origin of the term Printer’s
Devil, and why the youngest apprentice in a printing
office is thus called, is thus accounted for by an Ameri-
can contemporary:—When Aldus Manutins set up in
business as a printer in the city of Venice, he came in
possession of a little negro boy. This boy was known
all over the city as the little black devil who assisted
the mysterious bookfactor; and some of the most igno-
rant people believed him none other than the em
bodiment of Satan, who helped Aldus in the profes-
sion. One day Manutius, desiring to dispel this hal-
lucinatipn, publicly displayed the young imp to the
poorer classes. Upon this occasion he made this
short but characteristic speech:—“Be it known to
Venice that I, Aldus Manutius, printer to the Holy
Church and Doge, have this day made public ex-
posure of the Printer’s Devil. All those who think he
is not flesh and blood may come and pinch him.”
A Lobster Farm. —A lobster farm has been estab-
lished within the last year on the coast of Massachu-
setts. A space of thirty acres of flats in an arm of the
sea was enclosed by a dyke, with an arched way in
the centre to permit the ebb and flow of the sea, tlie
tide rising three feet inside : and eight, feet outside.
During July and August of 1872, 40,000 lobsters, of
all ages, sizes, and conditions, were let loose in the
pond. Food, consisting of “refuse from the fish
market, was plentifully supplied to them, and a
gate was put up to prevent their escape to the
sea. Last winter holes were cut in the ice,
and traps were put down. Good hard shell
lobsters were caught, thereby proving that the water
was deep enough and pure enough to keep the fish
alive, and that the lobsters were healthy, having taken
on their hard shells and having recovered their lost
claws. This spring about 15,000 male, lobsters were
taken out and sold, the hen lobsters having been
thrown back for breeding purposes. At the present
time the spawn is in its last stage, the eggs showing
the young fry, and in a few weeks some millions of
young lobsters will swarm in the pond. The only
obstacle to success is the danger arising from other
fish consuming the young lobsters, but it is believed
that the gravelly bottom will furnish hiding places.—
M. L. Express.
Great Sale at Brunswick House.— Our readers are
again reminded that the Great Sale of Drapery Goods at T.
Rogers’ Brunswick House commenced on Wednesday, 3rd
December. Public inspection of the great bargains offered is
invited.— [advi.]
Those desirous of obtaining tickets for the 7th Great Art
Union at BardwcU’s Royal Studio should do So without delay,
as very few aro loft.—[AnVT.]
sales ay Auction.
THIS DAY.
Eveeingham, Greenfield, and Go.—At premises. lately
occupied by Messrs Weir, Burnside, and Cc., at 12 o’clock,
steam engine, chafVcuttcr, Ac.
F. M. Claxion —At Main street, near Barkiy street, at 11
: o’clock, hotel.
Joax Dav.son—At Geelong, at 12 o’clock, suburban villa
residence. . ■
H. I. White— At Drummond street, at 12 o’clock, household
furniture.
E. J. Stiuckla nd— At Ms stoics, at 12 o’clock, wool, shcep
likius, hides, Ac. - ■
GEELONG.
SATURDAY, 20th DECEMBER,
c - In the Rooms, EjTiU Street,
At Twelve o’clock.
HIGHLY IMPORTANT SALE OF
VALUABLE FREEHOLD PROPERTY,
At Belmont, known as MOUNT PLEASANT, being the well
known Vineyard and Grounds lately occupied by the late Mr
Alex. Mackenzie.
FOR POSITIVE AND UNRESERVED, SALE.
To Capitalists, Investors. Speculators, and Parties in qnest of a
Country Residence, with large Garden, Vineyard, &c., Ac.
R MAXWELL and CO. have received instructions from
• Mr James Miller to SUBMIT to PUBLIC COMPEL
Tl’iTON, in their Rooms, Ryrio street, on Saturday, the 20th
inst., at Twelve o’clock, without Reserve,
Ist—The well-known Vineyard and Grounds at Belmont,
known as Mount Pleasant, and lately in the occupation of Mr
Alexander Mackenzie, containing by admeasurement about 1C
acres, having large and extensive frontage to the Mount
Pleasant road. The site is one of the healthiest in the vicinity
of Geelong, within 20 minutes’ wajk of the Post-oflice, com
mands a magnificent view of the town and district, and to the
Heads and Barrabool Hills. 11 acres have been hand tronohei
The Front Garden is stocked with COO fruit trees of the
choicest description, and over'2ooo vines; Back Garden with
2700 fruit trees, and overSOOO vines, all standards, and in fu’l
bearing, irrespective of gooseberry hashes and young trees and
vines growing. The Dwelling-house is built of stone, in good
-order and condition. The grounds have been newly fenced
in, and every improvement made for k-oping the property in
good order. In addition to the dwelling-house, there is flrst
class dairy, store-rooms, oliice, stables, sheds, piggeries, Ac.,
Ac.
Title Perfect. Terms at Sale.
' N.B.—The Auctioneers would invite intending purchasers
paying a visit to the • vineyard, as rarely has an opportunity
occurred of a safe investment with a good return for years
past.
'- ; , SATURDAY, 20th DECEMBER. ; . „
Ballarat Friendly Societies’, AtMctie Sports,
■ Western Oval, Ballarat, .
BOXING-DAY, 20th AND 27th DECEMBER, 1873. -
BOOTHS. BOOTHS. BOOTHS.
CUAS. DYTE will SELL by AUCTION, on Saturday next,
the 20th instant, at Craig’s Royal Hotel, Ballarat, at
Two p.m.,
4 PUBLICANS’ BOOTHS
4 REFRESHMENT do. V
- ROBT. WREFORD. Secretary.
TUESDAY, 23rd DECEMBER.
Barber's Extended Company (Registered],
Gordon.
RIX and CO. will SELL by; PUBLIC AUCTION, on tho
Corner/Ballarat, Twelve noon, Tuesday, 23rd Decem
ber, 1873, ;
SHARES FORFEITED for non-payment,of tho 14th ; Call
of Sixpence per Share. By order,
Lynn’s Chambers. - CHARLES WILSON, Manager.
Sales? by. Auction.
THIS. DAY, ‘ .
.At Twelve o'clock.
: WOOL, HIDES, - SHEEPSKINS,- &o, :
. Jy STRICKLAND will -hold Ills USUAL SALE
WOOL,-. fto., on Friday, 10th
December, at Ms Stdrds,- Carrier of iriyd.irird and Seymour
streets, at Twelve o’clock.
' . THIS DAi,'
.AtT,wcWo o’clock; .
On the Promises, 7(1 Dnimmorid street stmUr.: >
FOR.UNRESERVED SALE BY AUCTION,
• Iho Whole of the
Superior Household Furniture and Facets,
Also, Singer’s Sewing Machine, nearly new,
Qi a Gentleman Leaving Ballarat.
HI. WHITE has received instructions from Mr Henry
. Roberts; toSELL by AUCTION, on the Promises, os
"'The wiioid of hid HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE,- &oT, in
excellent condition, comprising—
Loo and other Tables; Hair-scat, Cano, and Wood Chairs;
Chiilounioro, Kidderminster and other Carpets, Engravings,
Fonder and Fire-irons, Vases, Timepiece, Double and Single
Iron lioclsleads and Bedding, 2 Chests of Drawers, Wash lands
andAA r are, Dressing Tables, Looking-glasses, China, Glassware,
Cooking Utensils, and quantity of sundries.
For Unreserved Sale. Terms—Cash,'
, It. I. AVHITE, Auctioneer.
, Geelong* - ;
•THIS DAY,
. At Twelve o’clock, ; ;.
In tho Rooms, Ma*kct square.
VERY COMPLETE AND DESIRABLE
SUBURBAN VILLA RESIDENCE,
AVith well laid out
FLOAVER GARDEN, SHRUBBERY, VINEYARD,
ORCHARD, AND PADDOCK, '
Doing the well-known Residence of the lato S. A, Biyant, Esq.
JOHN- DAVISON has been instructed by D. Hawthomc,
Esq., to SELL by AUCTION, in the rooms, on Friday,
luth December, at Twelve o’clock,
ThSt’uewly-crcctcd, very desirable VILLA RESIDENCE,
situated at Highton, about II miles from the Barwon Bridge,
comprising entrance boll, drawing and dining-rooms, with bay
windows; four bedrooms, aU lofty well-finished rooms: kitchen
and servants’ room, with the usual out-ofiices, stable, bnggy
honsc, piggeries, tank, &c., and about 32 acres capital land, a
portion baing tastefully laid out.with choice flowers, shrubs,
pines, vines, and fruit trees, and remainder in grass pad
dock.,;
The position is one not easily equalled, commanding mag
nificent views,' fine healthy neighborhood, and only a few
minutes’ride from town.
Terms—Liberal. ■
Title under the Lands Transfer Act, and may bo inspected
at the offices of Messrs AY. and J. Higgins, Solicitors, Geelong.
THIS DAY,
At Eleven o’clock.
SALE BY AUCTION
.. .. . ■ OF THAT
AVJELL - KNOAYN AND GOOD BUSINESS PROPERTY,
THE TOWN-HALL HOTEL,
Situate near Barkly street. Main road, and opposite the
Promises lately occupied by C. Dytc, Esq.
FM. CLAXTON has been favored with instructions to
a SELL by; AUCTION, on tho premises,
' That well-known and old established ’hostelry known as the
TOAVN-HALL HOTEL, now let to respectable tenants at £1
per week. , ......
The bouse is well built of brick, and has plenty of accom
moda ion for a nice snug business.
For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer.
\ Terms at Sale.
SATURDAY. 20th: DECEMBER,
‘At Twelve o’clock noon,
At the: Unicorn Hotel, Sturt street, Ballarat,
London and Clunos Company (No-Liability),
_ ' Cluncs.
F. M. CLAXTON has been instructed to SELL by POB
m LIC AUCTION, at above place and date, ■
FORFEITED SHARKS in tho abovonamed Company, for
feited for non-payment of tho. First Call of Threepence per
Share, due 12th November, 1573. . ,
EDWD. :WM. STEPHENS, Manager.
Eldon Chambers, Lydiard street, Ballarat, 10th December,
1873. , . -.
MONDAY, 22nd DECEMBER.
A L L - ENGL A N D E L E V EH,
Ist, 2nd, and 3rd January.
GATE S. G A T E S.
BOOTHS. BOOTHS. BOOTHS.
FM. CLAXTON has received instructions from tho
a committee of tho Ballarat Cricket Club to; SELL by
PUBLIC AUCTION, on the above date, at Craig’s Hotel, at
Twelve o’clock sharp.
The RIGHT to CHARGE ADMITTANCE at tile gates on
tho days of the All-England Match, Ist, 2nd, and 3rd January.
THREE POISLIGANS’ BOOTHS, and ,
THREE FRUIT and REFRESHMENT BOOTHS. ,
Terms atSale.
JOHNBRYGE, Hon. Secretary BaUarat Cricket Club.
FRIDAY, 10th DECEMBER.
At tho Risk of SERGEANT M'GANN.
Steam-Engine, Cliaff-cufcfcer, and Fixings.
BVERINGHAM, GREENFIELD, and CO. will SELL by
AUCTION, at the promises lately occupied by Messrs
Weir, Burnside, and Cos., on Friday, the 10th inst, at Twelve
o’clock noon, '
One Steam-engine. Chaff-cutter, &e..
At tho risk of the former purchaser,
Terms—Cash. ■" ' .
TUESDAY, 23 and DECEMBER, :
, At One o’clock.
SALE BY AUCTION ~
~ . . ..... . ; OF ;
THREE SHOPS AND FREEHOLD,
MAIN STREET;
Between Hnmffray and Barkly streets, two doors cast of Air
Price's Cooperage, and tenanted by Air Montgomery (barber),
Mr Smith (baker), and the third is nnoccuuiedp will he sold
great bargains.
JAMES ODDIE and CO. are instructed by Mr And. Mor
rison to SELL by AUCTION on Tuesday, 23rd inst., at
One o’clock, on tho ground.
Three above-named SHOPS, and FREEHOLD LOTS 13
and 14, sea J, having 41 feet frontage to Main street by 00
feet deep. ■ ~ • ■ . , -
SATURDAY, 20th DECEMBER.
ETTERSII ANK, EAGLESTONE, and CO..have received
instructions from various owners to SELL by PUBLIC
AUCTION; at their Yards, Doveton street, on the above date,
36 Horses, consisting of Draughts (Heavy and Medium)
Hacks, and Buggy Horses.
Included in tho above are 20 good upstanding Hacks and
Buggy Horses, direct from the "Western District.
200 Head Cattle—Milkers, Springers, and Stores.
Also,'
30 Pigs—Porkers, Bacon rigs, and Stores. -
Sale of Horses Will commence at Twelve o’clock
„ Cattle „ . One o’clock
„ Pigs . Twelve o’clock.
ADDITIONAL ENTRIES invited, and will be received up
to hours of Sale ; -
Education.
INGENIO EFFODERE OPES.
rjiHE SCHOOL OF MINES, BALLAARAT.
EXAMINATIONS will'be holden in the Lecture-hall,
Lydiard street, tin thd dtiij 7th. Slh, and !)tU January, 1874, of
persons desirous of obtaining the Certificates of the School of
Mines, as
CAPTAINS OF SHIFT
UNDERGR UND MANAGERS
ENGINEERS
ENGINE-DRIVERS'. ,
Tile last iky on which Entries can be received will bo
TUESDAY, the 23rd December, 1573. ’
Forms of Nomination, and any additional information can
be obtained on application to
W. HY: BARNARD. Registrar pro toil.
T ADIES’ COLLEGE, Elirham. Lodge, Baninyong Jibe late
£j4 Residence of .ids Honor Judge Rogdrs).—Mrs HULL
will h-vc Vacancies tor Resident Pupils after tho Christmas
Vacation. The attention of Parents and Guardians is parti
cularly called to the charming grounds and the salubrity of
the spot on which this establishment is situated. Prospectuses
forwarded bn application. '
Wanton.
Ballarat farmers' employment institute,
Mair street.—Farming-men, Harvestmen, Dairymen,
Cooks, Grooms, Waiters, Boots, General Servants. J. Wood
yatt. Proprietor. . - .
■BOOKKEEPER;—WANTED thoroughly efficient Mercan
i~B tUo ACCOUNTANT. Apply, with copies of irefer
enecs, ta “ Ynrra,” Post-office, Ballarat.
TTITEAD LAUNDRYMAID WANTED. Apply at the
I B George Hotel.
TO MASTER.B vItEES —Good competent MEN may bo
obtained at Windsor Arms Hotel, Armstrong street,
Ballarat. ' . , . ri'
TO THE MEDICAL to llio depar
■ tiite of Dr Emblihgi from Ballarat, APPLICATIONS
wili.be received liy the.Ballarat ' L'-yal British Lodge, No 5
P.A.F.S. of V., from gentlemen willing to officiate as SUR
GEON to the members of the above Lodge, their wives, and
families. Applications to be sent to the undersigned on or
before Tuesday, the 23rd inst.
- CHAS. TAYLOR; 22 Raglan street north.
WANTED a respectable GIRL; references required. Ap
ply Mrs Ewins, 3 Slur- street.
WANTED, . First-class COOKS, Cook and Laundress'
House and Parlor Maid (gentleman’s family). General
Servants, Man (hotel). Mrs Francis’Registry.
WANTED QUARRYMEN and Stoncbrcakcrs. Apply
on tho works, on Skipton and Stockyard Hill road.
W. A. Booth, Contractor. . - p : -
WANTED Furnished BEDROOM and use of Sitting
room, with piano. Address E. H., Star Office.
WANTED Six Strong BOYS to cut thistles; good wages
given. Apply at once to Alexander McLean, Miners’
Rest; ' ' ■ k'
ANTED thorough; GENERAL SERVANT; 'also,
Nursemaid. ApplyS Drammond street ; . ..
WANTED (sharp) a First class COOK for first-class Hotel;
■ references indispensable; Apply 67 Mair street. ; -
ANTED'by b Steady Driver SITUATION on road,
station, or farm, as Waggoner;' good references.
“■Waggoner,” MfWoodyatt’s, Mair street. i ! ' ■
ANTED about 250 feet of 7-inch ROPE;' Apply, stat
ing price, 9 Chamber of Commerce; Ballarat. . ' :
ANTED a LAD-as Jockey. • Weight not to exceed .7
(seven) stone. References requited. Apply by letter,
stating terms, addross.to J. CLARK, Stationer,-StawcU. .
WANTED 200 PICK and SHOVEL MEN on Railway
between Ballarat and Crcswick. Young and M'Gni
gan. Contractors. .
BfisooUaneftas Notices.
BALLARAT- AND : BALLARAT' EAST ’WAIEE
( SUPPLY.
’ PAYMfiNTO!P ARREARS OF WATER RATES.
■ NOTICE is hereby given,—Timt aUARREARSmust .be
paid on or beforotho ■ 31st instant, or ncWon will bo taken to
enforce payment of same.—By order,
j . ’ WM. THOMSON; Socrbtiiry. .
Office, Lewis street, 15th December, 1873. ■
WItTE, the undersigned, licrcby agree to CLOSE our rcspec-
Yy titO Places of Business on THURSDAY, FRIDAY,
arid SATURDAY, the Sutii, 2Gth, and 27th December;—:
■ Ballarat Hardware Company ; . Peter Telford ...
.'Dovoy. Bros' - B. VTriglcy, - -
Pawsoy, Slehzies, and Cot H. Costin
Jolin Tapliff ■ E. Wlimot
■ Eyres Bros. S; Colreny
A; HrKing -• , • .
Mr Dawson, of Sturt street, is tile Italy ekeoptrott to the
above agreement. 1
- Ballarat, 18th December, 1873. -
SHIRE OF RXPON, Colony of Victoria.—To the Licensing
Bench. of Magistrates at Camgham.—l, WILLIAM
GoULSON, of Snake Valley, Miner, do hereby give NOTICE
that I desire to obtain, and will at next Licensing Meeting
APPLY for, a PUBLICAN'S LICENSE for a boose situate
at SrfaKo Volley, Containing cut rooms,' exclusive of those re
quired for the’ nJc of the family, : •
The Oth day of December; 1573. e,
WILLIAM COULSOJf.
WG. : GRACE, Esq.—Splendid full-length colored
•. I’ortiail, presented as Supplement v/illi Weekly
Times bills week.' Summerscales. : ’
BATS, BALLS, and CRICKETING MATERIAL at
JOHN LITTLE’S,. Bridge street.
FISHING RODS, TACKLE. Ac.-, in great variety, at
. : - JOHN LITTLE’S.
ARCHERY,. CROQUET. FOOTBALLS, &<i, all prices, at
’ ■■■■ - ; JOHN LITTLE’S.
PI ANOS, various prices, by best makers, at
■■■■ : - : , ■ . JOHN LITTLE’S. ;
BAGATELLE BOARDS, TIVOLI ’ and other Indoor
Games, at ; JOHN LITTLE'S Fancy Bazaar.
J. T. SLEEP
|AN SUPPLY WATCHES BY THE BEST MAKERS,
■■■ - At the following prices':—. -
CLOCKS from 7s fid each; JEWELLERY, PLATE, and
PLATED WARE, equally cheap.
All Watches and Clocks warranted for twelve months.
Watches and Clocks repaired by skilfnl’workmen, and war
ranted for twelve months.
Jewellery and Plate made to order, or repaired at the
shortest notice. ’ . ’
‘ Goods sent'to any part oftho colonies carriage free, on
ceeipt of post-oOico order or bank draft. -
Beautiful, useful And durable
CHBISTUAS BOXES,
AT PRICES TO SUIT THE TIMES.
M. LEVINSON, .V
Watchmaker, Manufacturing Jeweller, Sc.,
r 81'STURT STREET, •
Between Town-haU and Cobb’s Coach Office.
Tiro great success that -has attended his adoption of the
principle of
“ Small Profits .and Quick Returns,” -
is a proof of the discrimination and' appreciation of the
public, and encourages M. L. to still further reduce his
prices to such a low scaloas mart increase the already great
celebrity of his establishment as the ■ .
“Cheapest Jeweller’s Shop in the Colony."
Whilst striving to supply Iris patrons at the lowest possible
prices, M. L. is also careful to give them a good article, so as
to ensure the continuance of their confidence.
Solid silver thimbles .. .... from Is each
Solid gold keepers and rings . . from 5s each
Solid gold lockets .. ... .. from 4s each
Solid gold poncU-casos and toothpicks .. ’ 2s Gd each
Solid gold watchchains- .. .. .. front 30s each
Solid gold earrings ... .. from 2s Gd per’pair
Silver watches, warranted .. . from £2 each
Colonial gold brooches ’;.. ■ ■ ;.’ ' from 6s each
Colonial gold nockchains .. . .. . . from 15s each
Colonial gold watchchains .. £5 per ounce
Clocks, warranted to go well .... ... from 7s Gd. each
Spectacles, all sights .. from Is Gd per pair
Pure Brazilian pebble spectacles for. aiding, .
preserving, and improving the sight .. 10s Gd per pair
A Written Guarantee for one year given with all watches
and clocks sold or repaired., . -.- • 1 ■ ■'
DR. KEK B,
LATE of the Ballarat District Hospital, and recently from
EDINBURGH, may bo CONSULTED DALLY at ;102
STURT STREET, Ballarat, four doors above., the Fire
Brigade. , ....
N.B.—From 10 to 11.30 a.m., and 3 to 5 p.m. .
jy Tl : A P E E Y.
S-UiE EXTRAORDINARY,
AT
T. ROGERS’, BRUNSWICK HOUSE,
■ .’ BALLARAT.
TREME N D 0 U S D ISC OilN T S. .
ggp” THE SALE HAS NOW COMMENCED.
(See Advertisement on First Pago.)
jpi‘ I, R' E. ■ FI R E,. FIR E
The AUSTRALIAN ALLIANCE is the only Company
that will TAKE AGRICULTURAL RISKS.
GRAY and OSBORNE,
■ Agents for the Ballarat District.
For Sale and to Let.
BREWING BUSINESS for SALE, doing large and profit
. able trade. Particulars by letter, B.M, Gordon and
Gotch, Melbourne. - . ' • -- - ■ - •
F~ OR SALE or to LET, COURT P.OYAL HOTEL,
PIGGOHEET. .Possession can’bo had ,Ist January.
Apply.Mr A. Gartside, Piggoreot, or Mr H. Coe, Belfast. ...
FOR SALE, Handsome Single-seated No-top BUGGY- and
PONY, Cheap. W. H. Hawkei, Sebastopol
TJIOR SALE, Small ENGINE and Bed Logs, Cornish BoUer,
JU Housing, Poppet-heads, Pulleys, and Fixings, Shaft
slabbing, Alr-plpes, fee. Apply IS Lydiard street.
FOR SALE a FARM, 240 acres, near Gordon. Apply N.
Launeghan, Glendarnel; or J. M’Phillimy, and Cos.,
Ballarat. . . : -
FOR SALE, Price, £l3O. HOUSE and FREEHOLD, comer
Victoria and King streets. FINNIS; Chamber of Com
merce. ■■■ ' -
FOR SALE, Cheap, a FARM containing 37a. 2r 24p. near
the Junction, Dungaree.’ For particulars apply to
GRAY and OSBORNE, Market Square, Ballarat.
S' O B S A L E.
mO MANUFACTURERS, CAPITALISTS, SPECULA
1. " . ' TORS, AND OTHERS, -
The Proprietor, who is Removing to Now Premises, OFFERS
for sale - ’ ’.
The Land and Buildings now occupied by him, known as the
FAIR-VIEW BOPEWOKKS,
Comprising live Acres Land, Engine-house, Machine-rooms,
Stores, Ac., and Tanks to carry 30,000 gals water, a commodi
ous and comfortable Dwelling-House. Stahics, Outhouses, Ac.;
in fact, every convenience for carrying on any branch of in
dustry. ,
Also,
1 HORIZONTAL ENGINE, Igdnch Cylinder, with link
motion, Rcvcrsfng-gcar, Shafting, and Multitubivlar Boiler.
; Can.bo seen working until New Year’s-Day.
To be Sold in one Lot, or Lots to suit Purchasers.
For full jjarliculius apply to the Proprietor, M DONAGHY,
’ Geelong. '
O' ■ K ; " A?’ ”•
.... BALL All AT SAW
Kauric Plne Logs
L -
MILLS,
£
Oregon ao,
Deals
Spokes and Felloes
Galvanised Iron,
’ERY DESCRIPTION OF ; TIMBER FOR BUILDING,
MINING, AND WHEELWRIGHT PURPOSES.,
SMITH BROTHERS.
HOTEL and. STOREKEEPERS.-To LEASE, for a
- period of Six Years, that well-known Property called
the TELEGRAPH HOTEL and STORE, Mount Prospect,
Bnllarook. and situated on the main Ballarat and Daylesford
i-dai Particulars apply to Mr J. S. Kelly. Ureswick; or, to
William S. Jones; Mount Prospect Post-office.
yBIO LET, a superior COTTAGE, detached,.next Mr Rosen-
blum’s, Victoria street, containing 7 rooms, with large
entrance hall, out-buildings, garden tastefully laid, out; in
front; also, garden behind, containing vines and fruit trees of
every description in full bearing. Apply Tattersall's Hotel,
Doveton street.
TO be LET, DWELLING-HOUSE and Garden, 34 Eyre
street. Apply to Thomas Lang and Cos., Seedsmen. -
. Lost and Found...
Ten shillings reward. strayed.— bay
MARE, brand, JF near shoulder, both knees and face
scarred. The above reward wiU be paid to any person bringing
her to my house. . . R. M. SERJEANT.
Ballarat, ISth December, 1873. : • .
POUND REWARD.—LOST. Strawberry COW.
\_W branded JC off thigh; Red COW; strawberry belly, off
"hornshort. W3 off rump; Brown COW, -spotted;face; JDyoff
ribs; Brlndle COW, R near, ribs, 2 near rump. The above
reward will be paid by bringing the .same to: E. Ryan, near
Cemetery Toll-gate.; ' , - . ~ : ’ ■ .
LOST from Burnimbcet on Thursday last. One RED COW,
bald face, branded MJ near rump; One ROAN STRAW
BERRY COW, short horn, EH hear rump; One YELLOW
B KINDLE COW, branded JR offramp. .Finder on reluming
them to the herdsman, Ballarat Town Common, will -receive
Ton Shillings per head. ’' ■ ' - • ‘
Meetings.
BALLARAT DISTRICT SUNDAY-SCHOOL UNION.-
, Adjourned Monthly MEETING This Evening,: usual
plaeoi delegates arc reuuostcd to attend; eight o'clock. - ,
- JOHN LLOYD, Secretary. .
TO Millers, Corn and’ Produce Merchants, and Others. —
-Important MEETING This Evening, Frldiy, 19tb, at
Lester’s Hotel, 8 p.m. sharp; To receive letter from City
Council in reply to deputation in. rc regulations of City Pro
duce Market, and other important business. George Smith,
Hon. See, ~ : ' . r
Election Notices. .
(g HIRE OP L EXTON. — SOUTH RIDING.
ELECTION 61 one COUNCILLOR to serve in
• the Shire Council of Lcxtoa, in the place of Samuel Hammond,
resigned. ■ • ; :i<‘
Day of Election, 3rd January, IS7L
Day of Nonrnation, 1 27th December, 1873.
v Nomination pliers, in the form rsciuired by iho statute,
must bo delivered to me, at the Council’s office, Lcxton, on tho
26th December, IS7B, and before four o’clock in the afternoon.
. JAMES MACKENZIE, Retu ning-officcr. ■
Government Advertisements.
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Departmcnt of Railways and Roads, -
Melbourne, 17th December, 1873. -
I O I 0 R I A N RAI L W AYS.
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAY EXCURSION
... ... TRAINS. .
On thd 2-tth, 25th, 26th, and 27th December, and also on the
30th and gist Ddtfrober, and Ist Jauuary, passengers will he
booked at HOLIDAY EXCURSION FARES by SECOND
CLA.SSSPECIAL TRAINS to GEE LON G and Mb BOURNE,
leaving Ballarat at 7.15 a.m ; and 4 J*.m. Tickets will be avail
able for return for one week, the day ol issue and Sunday/in
cluded, and passengers can onlyrctum by the corresponding
specials, which leave Melbourne at 7.20 a.m. and 9.30 p.m.
RETURN TICKETS AT SINGLE FARES will also be
issued TO AND FROM ALL STATIONS by all the ORDI-.
NARY TRAINS from tho 24ih December to the Ist January
inclusive, available for return for 14 days, the day of issue and
Sundays included.
For Fares and Further Patlicnlarssee Posters.
D. GILLIES, Commissioner of Railways and Roads.
Education Department, Melbourne, Oth December, 1873.
AN EXAMINATION of TEACHERS and CANDIDATES
for EMPLOYMENT, in SPATE SCHOOLS will be
hold at Bdlarat, on THURSDAY and FRIDAY, the Sth
and Oth January, 1874, at 9.30 a.m. ■ .
Candidates will be require! to give notice of their intention
to attend not later than Monday, the 22nd December. .
Such notice must be addressed to A. Gilchrist, Esq.; Inspec
tor of Schools, Ballarat, and must be accompanied by satis
factory certificates of moral character and sound health, and
evidence that each candidate is, if a male, upwards of 18, and
if a female, upwards of 17 years of age. • ■ •
All candidates other than teachers, assistants, pupu'tcachors
who have completed their course fi.e., passed the examination
for Ist class), and workmistrcsies actually employed in State
schools or non-vejted schools at present receiving State aid,
will be required to pay to the Inspector conducting the exa
mination a fee of ten shillings before being ex -.mined. .
HENRY VENABLES, Secretary.
~ Education Department, Melbourne, 15th December, 1873.
TENDERS are invited for the ERECTION of a BRICK
BUILDING for a STATE SCHOOL at Lucky
Woman's, near Linton's. • . . t ~
. Plans' and. specifications may be seen, and forms of tender
obtained at State School No. 880, Linton's, and on application
to F. Findlay, Esq, Inspector of School Buildings, 101 Grant
street, Ballarat East. .. ; - • . '
Tenders arc to be addressed to tbc Secretary,. endorsed
•‘/.Tenders,” and: delivered at .this. : oflice*not .later than 12
o'clock nOon. of Wednesday, 31st December. ; 1 ;
The lowest or any tender will not necessarily bo accepted.
- - J.- W. STEPHEN, Minister of Public Instruction^
Notice to license and o coup ants of e sown
BAND UNDER SECTION 47 LAND ACT 1809. -
It 3s hereby .NOTIFIED to persons holding Licenses for
Sites of Factories, .Mills, Quarries, Rural: inns; Stores,
Smi hies. Brickfields, &c., &c.,-that unless the LICENSE
FEES for the first quarter of 1874 be promptly paid in
advance, :such licenses will NOT be RENEWED without
express authority. -
J J. CASEY, Minister of Lands and Agriculture, and Pre
sident of the Board of and Works.
Office of Lands and Agriculture, Melbourne, 15th December,
1873./; '\'u \. r; .
TO , > CO N T R A C T O-BS.
The TIME for receiving TENDERS for the THIRD
SECTION .of r .the . .BALLARAT and MARYBOROUGH
RAILWAY,' from Clones to Maryborough, is EXTENDED
to the 24th instant: at noon.
D. GILLIES,* Commissioner of Railways and Roads.
Railway Department, Melbourne, ICtli Dccember,TS73,
ToudcrSi
SALE OF "BOOTHS, "GATES, GRAND STAND, AND
SADDLING PADDOCK.
TENDERS arc. inyitcd.for the following;—• • / ;>
f ‘ 3 Publicans'Booths
2 Confectioners'Booths
Saddling Paddock and Grand-Stand
Grand-Stand outside saddling paddock ...
Gatos. -- - -
Tenders to be addressed to the Secretary, and sent to the
Crown Hotel on or before S p m. on 22nd December, 1873. :
For conditions apply to the Secretary.
.; S. GOODE, Secretary.
f*|T O W-N ' OF BA LLAIt A T EAS T.
LEASE OP MARKET.
TENDERS will be received until 4 o'clock p.m. on Friday,
the 19th Dcccmber.instant, for LEASING the STALLAGES,
KENTS, WEIGHBRIDGE, &c., of the Town of Ballarat East,
for one year,.from Ist January, 1874, to 31st December, 1874.
Conditions may be. seen at the office of the Town-clerk, at
the Town-hall. By order, W. Q. PINNELL, Town.-cleriL
Town-ball; Ballarat East, 9Mi December, 1873. y , . ; /
TENDERS .(returnable 23rd instant) wanted for 500,' or
less; Crowd Cross Reef United'Company SHARES.
Address Manager, London Chartered Bank; Stawell : r
TENDERS will be received by the undersigned up to Fri
day, the 19th inst,, at 7 p.m., for LETTING Two PUBt
LUJANS’ BOOTHS, One CONFECTIONER’S BOOTH, and
GRAND-STAND, Buninyong Highland Games, Boxing-day.
See conditions at Secretary’s office, Lcarmonth. street, Bnniu
ypng. . • : .. . THOMAS PURVES, Secretary.
Auctioneers anti Land Agents, . & c./
FOR SALE, a HANDSOME STONE-BUILT RESI
DENCE in a healthy and picturesque situation, smt
able for professional gentleman or successful speculator, with
small family. Every convenience for comfort and luxury.
Orchard, vinery, and wine cellar, with Freehold; situate in
Ballarat West—£7so.
JAMES ODDIE and CO.. > '
General Commission Agents. '
AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT
SOCIETY,
JflOE MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE.
" ACCUiIULATIID rUKDS, ’
£1,133,005.
JAMES ODDIE and CO., :•/.
: • ■ 1 . - Agents, Ballarat *
M O W E Y.]
. DVANCES.mado bn FARMS, STATIONS, .
l Ac., at Melbourne Rates.-
JAMES ODDIE and:CO.,
Coarr.tishioN Agents,
Ballarat.
GEO. 33. FiNKIS,
AUCTIONEER. "
Land, House, and Commission Agent, Valuator
and Accountant,
OnAMJJtii or Co;[«erob,
Sturt Sxuest.
AUCTION SALES of Landed anti House Property Uoos**
~ hold Furniture, Farming Stock, Mining Plants, For
feited Shares, &c., conducted in any part. th colony.
Valuations and Arbitrations effected.
Rents, Dividends, &c, t collected, n the Properties ol
Absentees managed. ;
Loans negotiated on Landed and Personal Security.
Agent for the Australian Alliance Assurance Company.
: 18 7 3—l. '
L DENNYS AND CO
WOOL BROKERS.
STOCK AND STATION AGENTS,
■ G E E L O NC.
WOOL SALES HELD EACH TUESDAY during the
Coming Season. * ;
Charges—3 ho Lowestßuling in tho Colony.
OEELONG WOOL WAREHOUSE.
■ (Esiaulisiied ISoi.)
GEORGE SYNNOT AND CO.,
WOOL BROKERS, STOCK AND STATION
. AGENTS. .
ADVANCES on the'Soason’s Clip ot WOOL to any amount,
free of commission and at lowest rates of interest, cilhcr for
SALE in the Colony or for SHIPMENT to Europe.
SALES ol WOOL every TUESDAY;
;! . -- ■; Also, :
-Weekly Sales of Hides, Skins; and Tallow. Sales of Eat
and Store Stock in any part of the Colony. ; .
T
PiO FARMERS, ' MILLERS. CORNFACTORS, AND
, : . OTHERS. . , , ,
LORD,: CO.,
FLOUR AND'" G R AIN P ACTORS.
MELBOURNE,
Will make ■ LIBERAL .CASH ADVANCES on FLOUR,
WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS, ■'and other PRODUCE, con
signed to them for SALE In Melbourne, or for SHIPMENT
to their Agents, LEEGH,; HARRISON, and FORWOOD,
London.. .1 ■■ . ■■■. ’
. . 1 : : CHARGES ON FLOUR AND GRAIN.
Receiving, weighing,'delivering,-and storing for 3 months,
2d per bag. ■
Insurance on market,value 2s Gd per cent. .
■ Commission, including brokerage .or. auctioneers commis
sion, 2Vper cent... 1 ■■■
REGULAR PUBLIC SALES will ho hold weekly. . ,
Prompt sales and remittances. -
• EVERINGHAM;: GREENFIELD, and CO., Agents in
Ballarat.
Amusements.
.A L F R E D- HAEt 'I-
Diroctors Messrs LYSTER and CAGLI.
ROYAL ITALIAN - OPERA COMPANY-
Conductor'
Acting Manager,.
Stage Manager ..
SIGNOK ALBERTO ZELMAN.
SIGNOR BSSCACCIANTL
ME HENRY BEAUMONT. •
Subscription Season of . Twelve Nights,
LUCIA
Ashton,.
Edgardo
Arturo..
Bolmondo
.: Alisa ..
Lucia ..
MONDAY' EVENING, 22nd DECEMBEB,
■ Donizetti’s beautiful Opera
D I ... L AEU E R M O O R.
• • . .. Signor Filippo Coliva,
~ , . Signor Leandro Coy. ■
~ Sir G. A Johnson.
> .. Signor Enrico DondL
.. Signora Lnigia Toarnciis;
Signora Xamburini Coy.:.
lUJSSDAY EVENING, 23rd. DECEMBEB, -.
Donizetti's - grand Opera
L U C R.E Z I A B O B G I A.
. : WEDNESDAY EVENING, 2fth DECEMBER,
Bellini’s charming Opera
L A S : O N N A M B U L A.
Prices of Admission: -
Dress Circle; -7s sd; Parqnetto, ss;-Stalls, 3s;;Gallery, 2s;
■ Pit, Is. , ; ' •!
Doors open at 7.30 p m.. Overture at 8.. -
Bos Office open from 10 to 4 o’clock. Prince’s Room, Alfred
Bail,where scats cau bo secured.
N.B.—The Subscription last will Positively Close on tho 20tb
instant.
W. J. GATES, Agent. .
Ballarat harmonic society and: Italian
OPERA COMPANY, Christmas Night, Alfred Hall,
will perform “ Stabat Mater,” and Selections from Haydn,
Mozart, Gounod, &c. .J. E. Pasooo, Jun., Hon. Sec.
OF THE ALL ENGLAND' ELEVEN.
EAST E BN OVAL,. ’
NEW YEAR’S-DAY,
GR AN D C RICKET MATCH.
ALL ENGLAND ELEVEN
' r.- ■ . ■ ■ ■ , ;>;'
BALLARAT DISTRICT TWENTY-TWO,
• Ou Ist, 2nd, and 3kd JANUARY - .
■ : Admission to tho Ground ONE SHILLING. , ,
Tickets to admit for tho Three Days, may bo. had of the
Members of Committee.
JNO. BRYCE, Hon. Secretary.
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V A L.
20th and 27th DECEMBER,
BOXING-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAY.
BALLARAT FRIENDLY SOCIETIES’
ATHLETIC SPORTS AND OLYMPIC GAMES. .
£273 IN PRIZES.:
Full particulars in programmes.
WESTERN OVA L, BALLA U A T.
ROBT. WREFORD, Secretary,
W
RESILING MATCHES FOR £6O. ' ':>i
WRESTLING MATCHES FOE £6O.
WRESTLING MATCHES FOE £OO.
STEBN O V A L.
' 26th and 27 th DECEMBER. , . - “
Entries close on the 20th inst.
, ROBT. WREFOED, Secretary.
U O I T S. Q U O IT S. Q U O I T S.
FRIENDLY SOCIETIES’ ATHLETIC SPORTS,
: ’ -'' 20XU and 27th DECEMBEB, 1873.
: WESTERN CRICKET GROUND, BALLARAT.
QUOIT MATCH—Handicap Sweepstakes, of ss, with'G sovs
added, Ist prize, 3 sovs with sweep; 2nd, 2 sovs; 3rd, 1 sov.
1 Entrance fee, 2s Od. , • ■ : J-
Particulars at Camp HoteL . . a ' ■ .
ROBT. WREFO-BD, Secretary.
jgISTESN. OVAL SPOETS;
BOXING-DAY,
HKD TH E DAY FOLL O W I S
20thond,27th DECEMBER, 1373. .. '
SUPPORT YOUR FIRE BRIGADES. .
Unitor tho Management of tho Ollicors of the. Ballarat and
" City Fire Brigades and tho Ballarat Cridtet Club.
•£l7 0 IN PRIZES.
POST ENTRIES will bo received for the following Baccs:-
, SACK RACE,
WORKING MINERS’RACE, 410 yards, handicap.., •
Do, 830 yards, handicap. "T‘ ' -
BOYS’ RACE, under 15 years. .
BLINDFOLD WHEELBARROW RACE.
- Admission to the Ground, Is; Stand, Is extra: -
J Children half-price. -
W. MTLROY. I : ■
GEO. WELCH, )-Joint Secretaries.
S. ACKMAN, ) :
ULL D O G 'ATHL E T I C, SPORTS.
Mr JOHN RUSSELL hogs to offer the following PRIZES,
to be.competed for at
RUSSELL’S BULLDOG, HOTEL,
BOXING-DAY, 26th DECEMBER:
PROGRAMME: '
: MAIDEN RACE. '
103 yards. First prize, £1; second, ss. Entry, Is.
BULLDOG HANDICAP. : ' :
Don events—loo, 200, and • 449 yards, to connt by the usual
Xiulnts. First prize, £2 10s; second, £l. . Entry, 25.:,
- PUTTING THH STONE: . , •
■ Prize,'£l ' Entry; Is.
HANDICAP HURDLE RACE. ; :
SOOyards, over six hurdles 3 feet 3 Inches high. First prize;
£110s; second, 10s.- Entry, Is Cd.
11 .VXD! CAP VAIfLTING. WITH THE POLE. ' ‘
First prize, £1; second, ss. Entry, Is.
QU OIT MATCH. :
Distance, 18 yards. Prize, £l. Entry, Is.- - '
' HANDICAP WALKING MATCH.
One mile. First prize, £UOs; second, 10s. Entry, IsGd. "
HANDICAP RACE, ; •
For aßag of Floor weighing.2oo lbs. For married men only.
Tbrcc.bcats, 100,150, and 200 yards. Entrance,.2s. .
. . - BOYS’HANDICAP RACE 1 -A
Under 15 years." 100 yards. First prize, 10s; second; 2s 6d.
GIRLS’ RACE. . - " , ■
Under 13 years. 100 yards. First prize, 10s; second, 2s Cd.
Dancing on the Green,. Aunt Sally, :
And other sports during tho day. ■ -
Programme to be under the supervision of a Committee of
■ Management. . .
Sports to commence: at 12 o’clock sharp.'
QtPRINGD ALLAH ATHLETIC 'SPORTS.
On. BOXING-DAY, 1873: '
SPRINGDALLAH HANDICAP RACES.
100, 200, 300, and 440 yards. Prizes—£o, £4, £2. Nomination,
3s; acceptance, 2s. To count by the usual points.
HURDLE RACE. . . ;
220 and 300 yards: Prizes—£3, £l'los, £L Nomination, 2s;
. : : acceptance. Is. -—. •
■ WALKING MATCH. \ r.
Four miles. Prizes—£3, £2, £l. Nomination, . 2s; acccpt
• ‘■ ance, Is. •
BOYS’RACE. -
Under 15 years. 440 yards. Prizes—.£l, 10s. Nomination,
Is. Handicap for Boys’ Race to be mode on the gronnd.
■ POTATO RACE.
00 yards. Prizes—£llos. £l,los. Nomination, 2s Od.
Nominations to be in by the Uth instant, sent to : ’ .
Mr F. M’MANNIS, Piggorcet P.O.
For numerous other Sports— See Bids.
BUNINYONG BOROUGH PARK TURF CLUB
. A N,N UA L RAC B S
■ Will take place on
NEW YEAR’S-DAY, 1874.
MAIDEN PLATE, of 10 sovs.
BOROUGH HANDICAP, ■ of 40 sovs.
SELLING HURDLE RACE, oHS sovs. '
OPEN HANDICAP, of 20 sovs.
HANDICAP TROTTING MATCH, of 5 SOVS.
HACK RACE.‘of 5 sovs. .
A
NNU A L H O LID A Y EXC U R SIO N5.
QUEENSCLIFF, SCHNAPPER POINT,
' PORTARLINGTON. ,
CHRI3TMAS-DAY AND BOXING-DAY.
Particulars in future Advertisements.
/T 1 U E A P ' F A R £
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR, HOLIDAYS.
COBB and CO.
Coaches will leave Ballarat. daily (Sundays excepted), at II
am., for CASTLEMAINE, connecting with Victorian-Rail
ways for SANDHURST.
Single fate:. ..I2s Cd.
£1 Return....£!.,
. Tickets issued from 22nd December to Ist January, avail
able for return to sth January,
Return coach leaves Castlemaintfaftor arrival first train
from Sandhurst. E. J. DRAYTON; Agent.
BY PERMISSION.
jgAEDWELL’S ’SEVENTH GREAT
A K T ■ U N lON.
..800 [ BEA.UTIFUL•. PKIZES, VALUE • £5OO
- Priza, fuli value .. . .. .. £65 ■ ■
2nd Prize, full value .. .. .. 40
3rd Prize, fall value ' .. 40
4th Prize, full value .. SO'
sth Prize, full value , : .. .. 30
Clh Prize, full value ... .. .. 20 .
, The whole to be Seen at the GALLERY of ART, free of any
charge. Early application for Tickets is necessary, as they
arc being disposed off very rapidly.
. Tickets—One Shilling Each. .
Til E .THOR O U G H BRED i ENTIRE
. H ABK AWA Y,
Will STAND this SEASON in the immediate neighborhood
, of. Ballarat.. . .. ... :
HARKAWAY is by Morris Dancer (imported) out of Tag:
lioni, by Delapre; put, of Taglioni, by Peter Finn; out of
Matilda, by Bolivar; out of Agnes, by Hector, &c., &c.
;11 is stock are very promising.
Terms, £5 5s carii; money to bo paid before removal.
Duo notice will bo given of mares being stinted, and every
cite taken svithout responsibility. ■ ■■- •- . .
Early application necessity, as only a -limited number of
mares will be taken. For further particulars apply to
■ HEPBURN and LEONARD, Lydiard street, Ballarat.
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