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WANTED, a Good General Servant.
Apply VICTORIA HOTEL, Port
Fairy.
FOUND, About Six Weeks ago, in
William street, Horse or Cow RUG.
Owner can have same by applying to Miss
Hegarty, and paying expenses.
A SOCIAL
Will be held at Mr Williams' Residence,
Villiers Street, on
Tuesday Evening Next,
14th Instant, in aid of the R.C. Bazaar.
In the SA&ViLTXON
imM'Sr HALL,
to-night (friday.)
December 9 th and 10th, Colonel and
Mrs Graham will conduqt Special
Meetings at S p.m.
Oh ! mother, I see a black man down the
street,
You silly girl, that's CHAPMAN, the
CHIMNEY SWEEP,
For he said he wonld be here about the
End of the Week.
Orders left at Mr Campbell's Hairdressing
Saloon, per favor Mr Campbell, will be at
tended to.
IMPOUNDED at Yambuk Shire Found
on 1st December : —
1 Roan and White Heifer, branded TM off
off romp, back and front notch off ear
Red and White Heifer, D off rump, TM
near rump, Dack and iront notch off off
ear
If not claimed and expenses paid, to be
sold on the 30th December (at noon).
THOMAS McINERNEY,
5/ Poundkeeper, Yambuk.
PORT FAIRY
SATURDAY NEXT, DECEM. 11
JB. HOLDEN & CO., instructed by
Mr Richard George, will sell by
public auction, at their yards, Port Fairy,
on the above date,
90 Crossbred Ewes
10 Lincoln Rams
15 Head of Mixed Cattle
Further Entries invited.
ORFORD.
Tuesday, December 14.
PFRECKLETON
will sell by Auction, on above date,
at 1 o'clock —
Sheep.
200 Crossbred Wethers, 2 and 4 tooths
100 Crossbred Ewes, 2 and 4 tooths
100 Crossbred Ewts, 4, 6, and 8 tooths
50 Crossbred Wethers, 4 and 6 tooths "
40 Lincoln Ewes, 2 tooths
50 Line >ln Wethers, 2 tooths
103 Crossbred Ewes, with Lambs by
Lincoln Rams
Cattle :
6 3-year-old Sceers
15 2-year-old Heifers «
8 Store Cows
20 head Young Cattle.
PENSHURST
boxing day rage club-
AMUAL IEETIM. :
Holiday, December 27, '00.
PROGRAMME :
Trial Hurdle Race, of 25 so vs., 5 sovs.
out of stake to go to second horse ; about
twe miles ; for all horses that have never
won a hurdle race of 15 sovs. or over.
Horses having won a stake of the value of
14 sovs. to carry 10 lbs. penalty ; under
that amouut 7 lbs. penalty. Weights —
3 yrs., 9.10 ; 4 yrs,, 10.1 ; 5, 6, and aged,
10. S. Allowances for sex. Entrance 10s.
Maiden Ppate, of 10 sovs. Six fur
longs. Weight for age. Entrance 10s.
Handicap Pony Race, of iO sovs. Four
furlongs. 14.1. Height of ponies and per
formances to be given at time of entry.
Ponies to be measured at 1.15 p.m. on day
of races. Entrance 103.
Handicap Steeplechase, of 65 sovs..
i second horse to receive 5 sovs. out of the
stake. About two miles. Nomination 20s,
acceptance 5s. The president will present
the: winning jockey with a whip.
Railway Handicap, of 70 sovs., second
I horse to receive 10 sovs. out of the stake.
I One mile and a quarter. Noinioation 20s,
I acceptance 20s.
I Handicap Hurdle Race, of 55 sovs.,
I second horse to receive 5 sovs, out of stake.
I Two miles. Nomination 20s, acceptance 5s.
I Flying Handicap, of 25 sovs., 5 sovs. to
I go to second horse. Five furlongs. Nomi-
| nation 10s, acceptance 10s,
1 Nominations for ALL RACES close
| TO-MORROW (SATURDAY, 11th DE-
I C EMBER, 1909). Weights published about
1 16th December.
| The winner of any handicap after the
1 declaration of weights to carry 10 lbs.
I penalty. All acceptances at scales. V.R.O.
J Rules strictly adhered to.
1 Special Trains from Hamilton,
j and Warrnambool.
I Entries received by Mr H. J. Buckland,
i 1 Victor! Hotel, Melbourne, and by
I T, MADIGAN, Secretary.
ORFORD.
TUESDAY NEXT, DEC. 14
JB. HOLDEN & CO. will sell by
auction as above —
Sheep :
Cattle.
Entries Invited, and now beiDg Received.
ORFORD.
Special Stock Sale.
FfilMY, "DECEM. 17.
J CR AWFORD
Will Sell at Orford, on the above date,
Cattle :
12 34 to 4 years old Bullocks, forward con
dition
18 Steers, 3 years old, good condition
20 Steers, 2 to 2£ years old, good condition,
good colors
20 Autumn Heifers, well grown, good con
dition
18 Autumn Heifers, 3 years old, splendid
line, prime condition
16 2 to 3 years old SteerB
25 Autumn Heifers
30 Heifers, calve in the Spring, even lino
27 Steers, good colors, nice condition
10 Store Cows, good condition
4 Springing Cows, guaranteed
6 Store Cows
23 Store Cows, mostly speyed, forward
condition
Sheep :
8S Comeback Ewes, 4 tooth. Bliorn
200 2 tooth mixed sexes, shorn
120 6 tooth Wethers, shorn, crossbred and
comeback
300 CrossbFed and Comeback Ewes, 6 and
S tooth, with 75 per cent, lambs
Horses :
3 Well-bred Fillies, 3 years old, unbroken
Further entries invited in order to fully
advertise .
M. DEVEREUX,
Local Manager.
PRELIMINARY NOTICE.
RICH AGRICULTURAL AND
FARM.
JC R A W F O R D,
. Auctioneer (Terang and Port Fairy),
has been favoured with instructions from
Mr J. Carrol to submit to public auction, at
Osmond's Market Hotel, on
SATURDAY, DECEMBER 18
His Magnificent Farm near Rosebrook, con
taining 103 Acres of Choice Agrioul-
tural and Dairying Land, soil unsur
passed in the District, and noted for its
prolific yields of Grain, Potatoes, and
OnionB.
Full particulars in future issue.
For Positive Sale. Liberal Terms.
Further information obtained from the
Agents, Port Fairy and Terang. Buyers
driven to inspect.
PRELIMINARY NOTICE.
GRAZING :ARMS,
AT
ORF_ORD.
J. CRAWFORD,
Auctioneer, Port Fairy and Terang,
HAS beeu favored with instructions from
MS. .T. CROTTY (who is about to
leave the District), to aeil by Public
Auction,
At ail Early Hate,
AT PORT FAIRY,
His Properties of
320 ACRES,
Parish of Kapong, well and securely fenced,
well watered by spriogs and dams, with
good frontage to metal road, and ad
joining the properties of Mr J. Spencer
and Dunmore station. The soil consists
of rich black flats and well-sheltered
rises. Stock do remarkably well on
this property, and always realise good
prices.
Also —
160 ACRES
OF LAND,
On the Port Fairy Road, Parish of
Bootahpool,
Together with COTTAGE and SHEDS, and
all Necessary Improvements, Stables, Etc.
The Orchard is Well Sheltered, and Watered
by Wells and Dam.
The Property is Securely Fenced, 15 miles
from Port Fairy, and 2 miles from Orford.
These Properties arc for bona fide sale.
Liberal terms will be given. Early pos
session.
Further information obtained from the
agents.
Buyers driven to. Inspect.
ST HELENS
JOCKEY CLUB.
ftWJU/cb JVIEETING.
boxingT day,
monday, dec. 27, 1909
PROGRAMME :
1. Trial Stakes, of 6 Sovs. Six Fur
longs. For horses that have never won
a stake exceeding 10 Sovs. Entrance 6s
2. Pony Race, of 6 Sovs. 14.1 and
under. Four furlongs. Entrance 6s
3. St. Helens Handicap, of 12 Sovs.
Second horse to receive 2 Spvs. out of
stake. Nine furlongs. Nomination Ss,
acceptance 4s
4. Handicap Hurdle Race, of 15 Sovs.
Second Horse to receive 2 Sovs. out of
stako. About two miles. Nomination
10s, acceptance 5s
5. Pony Race, of 5 Sovs. 13,2 and
under. Four furlongs, Entrance 5s
6. Flying Handicap, of 8 Sovs. About
sixfurloDga. Entrance 8s. Winner of
St. Helens Handicap to carry 51bs
penalty
7. Hack Race, for grass fed horses.
Sweepstake of 23 6d, with 1 Sov.
added. Weight 9st. Starters to .be
approved of by the Stewards. Entries
to be in before last race.
Entries for all events, except the .Hack
Race, accompanied by the necessary Fees,
will be received up to 12 noon on FRIDAY,
17th DECEMBER, 1909, at St. Helens.
Weights will appear in the Port Fairy
" Gazette," Warrnambool " Standard " and
Hamilton " Spectator."
Ponies to be measured on the Course on
morning of the races, from 11 till 12.
Certificates by Western District Racing
Club Association's official measurer will be
accepted. Height and last three perform
ances of pony to accompany nominations,
Bookmakers' Fees to Course, Betting
Reserve, 10s,
V.R.C. Rules. Leyden's Starting Gate.
S. PETTINGILL, Hon. Seo.
Borough of Tort Fairy.
EXTRAORDINARY ELECTION OF
ONE COUNCILLOR.
Local Government Act 1903.
|\T OTICE is hereby given that an
J3I ELECTION OF ONE COUNCIL
LOR for the Borough of Port Fairy will
be held on THURSDAY, the 23rd day
of December, 1909, to fill the Vacancy
caused by the Resignation of Councillor
Peter McBeth. Every Candidate at such
Election must be Nominated at the
Office of the Council, Bank Street, Port
Fairy, between the hours of Ten o'clock
in the Forenoon and Four o'clock in the
Afternoon/ on or before the Nomination
Day, viz., MONDAY, the 13th day of
december, 1909, by the delivery to my
Deputy, Mr O. R. Evans, Town Clerk,
of a Nomination Paper, in accordance
with the Provisions of the Local Govern
ment Act 1903.
ALFD. H. NOAR,
Returning Officer for the Borough of
Port Fairy.
Borough Chambers, Port Fairy, 6th
December, 1909.
D. E. M'LELLAN,
Farm & Property Salesman,
GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT.
FORTNIGHTLY SALES
of
FURNITURE, PRODUCE, etc.
at his
AUCTION MART,
SACKVILLE STREET,
PORT FAIRY.
FURNITURE
Sale will be held on
SATURDAY, DEC. II
At 3 '30 o'Clock sharp,
When I will offer up-to-date Household
Furniture, direct from the Makers, and
Second-hand Furniture from several Vendors
Crockery, Glassware,
Cutlery, etc.
POT PLANTS. POT PLANTS.
Choice Assortment for this Sale, direct
from tee Nursery.
GOOD LIST OF
Town Properties for Sale.
DR. W. H. ORCHARD
Physician and Surgeon,
MAY be consulted daily at his residence,
Cox-street, next to the Bank of
Victoria, from 9 to 10 a.m., 2 to 3 and 7 to
8 p.m. Sundays from 9 to 10 a.m., and 6
to S p.m. Public vaccination every Satur
day, 9 to to 11 a.m. and 2 to 3 p.m.
GUYETT & SONS
For All Kinds of Lampc.
HANGING LAMPS
TABLE LAMPS
BRACKET LAMPS
HAND LAMPS
BUGGY LAMPS
GUYETT& SONS
FOB. TIMBER.
SPLIT Posts, Palings, Galvanised Roof
ing, Irom Spouting, Ridging, Weather-
boards, Lining and Flooring, All Kinds of
Building and Household Ironmongery at
Melbourne Prices.
Special Quotations for LargeQuantities .
sacevilleT street,
port fairy.
FREE
PRIZE COMPETITION
OPEN TO EVERYONE.
ALL HAVE AN EQUAL CHANCE.
THE BARB CYCLE
Manufacturers invite, yoa to enter.
1st A HIGHGRAHE 1st
Prize " BABB " BICYCLE Prize
Slid A DOUBLE-BAR- 2nd
Prize REELED BREACH Prize
LOADING GUN
3rd FIRST CLASS CYCLE 3rd
Prize GAS LAMP Prize
Particulars.
Having taken a list of names of users of
bicycles throughout Victoria, including a
few from every district, and written each
name on a separate paper which has been
folded and placed in a barrel and thoroughly
mixed up ; 50 folded 3lips have been drawn
oat, and numbered on the outside 1 to 50 aB
they were drawn. These have been placed
in an envelope and sealed up so that no one
j knows the chosen names.
We now invite the public to send in a
list of names with full addresses and occu
pation of all the Ladies and Gentlemen they
know who use bicycles in any part of Vic
toria. These lists will be carefully checked
by special clerks, and placed in a special
index. The sealed envelope will be opened
when competition is closed, and the com
petitor who includes the greatest number
of the 50 uames, or in the case of 2 or more
getting same number, the one who places
names n- arost in rotation as per selected
list v ins the prize.
Conditions- -1. Entries will only be
accepted on forms supplied, which we will
send on receipt of name, address, and stamp.
2. No name will be accepted unless with
full address and occupatiou (if auy).
3. Entries close on December 7th. 1909.
4. The firm's award will be final.
Winners' names will be published in this
paper on December 21st, 1909. The largest
ist will not necessarily, win, as a small list
may include the greatest number of drawn
names, yet the more names you give the
better your chance. It is quite probable
that your neighbouring cyclist may be the
first name drawn no matter in what part
of Victoria you live, bo everyone should
compete even if they know only a few
cyclists.
Write To-Day for Entry Forms
(enclosing stamp).
Note New Address—
FINLAY BROS'
Competition Department,
318 eliza beth street,
MELBOURNE.
I influenza
5 Ingham's Influenza Cure is prepared I
g specially for the Australian climate and the I
h influenza and feverish colds so common |
i here. It is a certain cure for Influenza, I
jj Bronchitis, Catarrh, and all Chest Affec-
j tions. It has proved itself in thousands of
£ homes throughout Australia.
! 1/6 and 2/6.
; All Stores and Chemists.
I ... INGHAM'S ...
INFLUENZA CUREJ
AT
"F CASH STORE
COX STREET.
N EW GOODS
JUST OPENED.
WE are NOW SHOWING a FULL ASSORTMENT of SEASONABLE GOODS,
Personally Selected for the CHRISTMAS TRADE.
Fancy Baskets, in a Variety of New Shapes
Strong Serviceable Baskets for Picnic or Market
Pretty Baskets for Presents to Young or Old
Photo Frames. — We have the Largest, BeBt-assorted, and Cheapest Lot of these
we have ever Shown.
In Crockery and Glassware, Plain and Fancy — Wo have Opened Many Pounds'
Worth of Especially Good Value, that will Enhance Our Reputation for
Keeping the Best Assortment, and the Best Values.
CROCKERY AND glassware
Teasets, 40 pes, in pretty patterns, 16s 6d,
17a 6d, 18s 6d, 32s 6d
Teasets, 21 pes, in pansy, rose, and car
nation decorations, 10s 6d
Teasets, fluted, white and gold, 8s 6d
Dinner sets. 50 pes, grey 32s 6d, dark
green 35s
Bedroom Sets, piinted, full size, 12s 6d
White and gold, pink and gold, and blue
acd gold, 14s 6d
Pretty floral and gold decorations, 223 6d
Mirrors on stand, 2s 3d, 2s lid, 3s 9d, 4s
lid, 6s lid
Mirrors, hanging, from fid
Mirrors, ladies hand, in variety, la each
J ugs (sets 3), decorated, 3s 6d, 4s lid,
5s 6d
Jugs, large, strong, white, were Is, Is 6d,
Is lid— now 9d, Is, Is 4d
Odd bedroom basins, white, 2s Sd, 2s lid ;
jugs 3s, chambers is 9d, 2s .
Teapots, Japanese, 4Jd
Do, do, with strainers, 6d |
TeapotB, colored enamel. 2a 3d, 2s 9d
Teapots, white Cnina decorated, 2s
Teapots, large decorated enamel, 3a lid
Decanters, Is
Decanters, with handle decorated 2s 6d
Glass fruit and salad bowls, round, oval,
and square. Is 3d, Is lid
ORNAMENTS—
We have a very pretty lot of these in
variety of quality and price
Pretty blue and gold ornaments, 4d per pr
Pretty painted vases, 6d each
Pretty figures, 6d, Is, Is 3d, to 3a 6d
Jardinieres, 4s 6d
Jardinieres, rustic, large, 2s lid
Jardinieres, smilt, chiaa, la and 9d
Children's fancy plates, 3d each
Shaving mugs, 7|d and Is
Moustache cups, Is 9d
Gent's cup and saucer, Is
Semi-porcelain plates, B,B. 2a, dinner 4s
per doz — usual price 5s 6d per doz
Vegetable dishes, 2s 9d
PHOTO FRAMES.
Postcard frames (4), Is 9d
Pretty art frames, 15 x 12
Oval and square mounts, la
Oval carved wattle leaves and blossom,
Is 6d each
Oval burnished copper, Is 6d
Oval Bilver-gilt Filigree frames, Is
Pretty hand-painted Paris panel, Is
Pretty reversible upright or oblong, 7£d
Pretty cabinet size, colors — pink, blue,
and green, 6d
Plain white Is, gilt and. green Is
Varnished oak 3s lid. plain gilt 9d
And a variety of patterns at Is 6d, Is 9d,
Is lid, 2s 6d
Hand-painted mirrors, pretty frames, la
lid '
Pretty scenes, in art frames, 14 x 16, Is 9d
Pretty scenes in art frames, 21 x 15, 2s 3d
BASKETS—
Strong wicker, 10(d and Is
Strong wicker stained and varnished. Is 3d,
Is 6d, Is 9d
StroDg string bags, Is
Strong fancy baskets, 9d, 10£d, Is
Strong lidded baskets, 2s 6d to 4s lid
SEASONABLE! ITEMS:
Cake tins, set3,of 3, la
Cake tins, setB of 3, Is 6d
Meat dishes, fid, 7Jd, 9d
Meat dishes, Steven's, enamel, from la
Enamel billies, Is 2d, Is 6d
Enamel fancy mugs, 4Jd, 6d
Enamel dishes, lOd, Is, Is 3d, Is 6d
Meat coverB, Is Sd, Is lid, 2s 3d
Meat safes, 6s 9d, 8b 6d, lis 6d
Bread knives, 6d, 7Jd
Joseph Rodgera' carvers and forks, patent
spring, 6s lid
Bamboo blinds, 6 x 3, Is 3d
Patent mixing spoons, 6d
Large tea trays, Is
Groceries of the Finest Quality
Ironmongery at Right Prices
Drapery, a splendid assortment, of reliable quality
w. j. TYLER.
OOX STREET.
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J. CRAWFORD,
AUCTIONEER,
STOCK, STATION AND
GSNERAL COMMIS
SION AGENT.
Head Office :
HIGH Street, TERANG
(Phone 24),
| Branch : Sackvillc St., Port Fairy.
BEGS Jto announce to the residents of
Port Fairy and District that he HAS
- OPENED up
BUSINESS IN FORT FAIRY,
under the management of Mr MICHAEL
DEVEREUX, who is well known to all
residents. Any business entrusted to hia
care will have my best attention, whether
in STOCK, LAND, or AUCTION SALES.
Auction Mart Sales held every fortnight.
AK611Ci6S
Younghusband, Row and Co. Propy, Mel
bourne, for Wool, Skins, and Hides-
Local Agent for J. M. Peck and Son,
Melbourne, for all Fat Stock,
Agent — Norwich Union Fire Insurance
Co.
Agent — National Mutual Life Assuranc
Society. Lowest rates.
Agent — Australian Live Stock Insurance
Co. Horses, Cattle, and Shoep nsured
lowest rates.
Lincoln Sheep a specialty.
Auction Sales arranged any pact of the
District.
Buyers driven to any part.
Inspection of Best Dairying Lands in
Gippsland arranged.
Correspondence Invited.
wool_wool.
WE take this opportunity of Thanking
Our Clients for the Large Auiount
of Business they have entrusted to us in the
past, and would remind them that we are
Again Buying During the
Coming Season.
HIGHEST MARKET RATES AND
PROMPT CASH SETTLEMENTS.
Our 3SIr. Leu. Conlstock will be at
THE WHARF, EVERY SATURDAY, and
will also inspect Wool at growers' farms in
any part of the District.
LEN COULSTOGK AND GO,
Penshurst and Warrnatnboo
SIISS STED3IAN
BEGS to notify her friends and the
public that she has Commenced a
Fruit and Confectionery Shop in Bank-st
(right opposite the Railway Station), and
hopes by strict attention to business, and by
keeping goods of the freBheBt and choicest
description, to merit a fair share of public
patronage. Visitors & excursionists also note.
llEnPffiEmAj
j of
NEW
SPRING
GOODS !
NOW SHOWING!
AT
E. 0. ROBINSON'S,
The Corner Store, TORT FAIRY
TENNYSON'S
HOTEL,
Sackville Street,
Port Fairy.
FREDK. GHASTTHOMPSON
(late of HorBham)
WISHES to inform the Pnblic of Port
Fairy and the surrounding district
that he has TAKEN OVER the above
Well-known Hostelry, and intends Stock
ing NothiDg but the Purest of Wines, Ales
and Spirits, and the Best Cigars.
THE BEST OF ACCOMMODATION
GUARANTEED.
MODERATE CHARGES.
SPECIAL ATTENTION will be
given to the YARD
Clean. Comfortable Stalls, Good Feed, and
an Attentive Groom.
A TRIAL RESPECTFULLY SOLICITED
JAS. SHADE, "
91 E N' S OUTFITTER,
SACKVILLE STREET, PORT FAIRY.
New and Up-to-date Stock.
Tress' Boaters and Felts
Soft Hats iu Leading Shapes and Colours
Welch Margetson's Fancy and White
Shirts, Collars and Ties. Guyot's Braces
Men's Ready-to-wear Tailor Made Suits —
Splendid Value
Cricket and Tennis Trousers and Hats
ROOTS. ROOTS. ROOTS.
In Light s-ud Heavy Makes.
It will pay You to Shop with Me.
Agent for Glen's PianoB,
SPECIALS
AT
GRAY AND STEELE'S,
PORT FAIRY.
Fine White Longcloths, 4s lid per dozen yds
Heavy White Calico, 4s lid per dozen yds
Grey Herringbone Sheeting, 72in wide, 10j4d per yd
Striped Zephyrs, Good Washing Colors, 3s lid per dozen yds
Fashionable Striped Cambrics, good quality, 7Md per yd
Summer Dress Tweeds, pretty designs, Is and Is 3d per yd
Ladies' Lawn Hemstitched Handkerchiefs, 6 for Is
All Departments are now Fully Stocked with the
Most Up-to-Date Goods, and we are Showing a
Variety that Cannot be Excelled in the District.
THE MULTUM IN PARV0
CASH STORE
general grocers
and ironmongers
special prices! special prices!
ALL ARTICLES A1 QUALITY.
YOU CANNOT GET BETTER VALUE.
Order from us and Save Money.
Good Value. Good Goods, Prompt Attention to Orders
and Civility will be our trade mark.
CUTTING BOYD,
CASH GROCERS-
AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY.
ESTABLISHED 1849.
Fluids » ... £25,000,000
ANNUAL BONUS DISTRIBUTION, 1909.
All Participating Policies effected in the Ordinary Department be.
fore 31st December nest will share in the division of profits to
be made as at that date;
CASH SURPLUS, divided Last Year (1908) ... ... £732 445
Yielding REVERSIONARY BONUS ADDITIONS of about ... £1,300,000
THE SOCIETY IS PUREI/Y MUTUAL.
There are no Shareholders. All the Profits belong to the Polioy Holders. Ihe Societr
Offers the Most Liberal Contract and Gives the BEST Results.
F. T. BRIDGES, Resident Seoretary.
Melbourne Office : 459-461 Collins-street.
Local Agent, Andrew KEIiL. District Agent, G. S. STANLEY,
FOR S A L E ! . . ,
SEED POTATOES : Pink Eyes, Coronations, Early
Rose, v ermont, Brownells, Reds
Garden Seeds, ali kinds
Cabbage Seed, large Drumheaa
Pressed Straw, Chaff
Flour, Bran, and Pollard
SEED OATS: Algerian, Tartar, King, Gartons
Molasses, Molasses Fodder.
POWELL, ORR & GOLDIE
PROPRIETARY LIMITED.
General Merchants, PORT FAIRY
Coachbuilding and Re
pairing Factory.
W. I CHANDLER
BEGS to inform the residents ot Port
Fairy and the surrounding districts
that he
HAS PURCHASED
THE PORT FAIRY BUSINESS OF
CROMIE & PURSELL, IN BANK-ST.
Good Work
Reasonable Charges.
The Patronage of OLD and NEW CUS
TOMERS respectfully solicited.
Y A jVI B U K.
MOSDAY,. DECEMBER 6
Monthly Sale of Sheep & Cattle.
IV"0 RIEN BROS, wil hold their next
V/ _D Monthly Sale of Sheep and Cattle
at Maloney'sHotelYards, Yambuk, ou above
date, wheu they will offer : —
Sheep:
Cattle :
Horses :
A Drag will leave the Agent's office at
Koroit at 10 o'clock sharp on morning of
Sale.
Farther Entries now being received by the
Agents at Koroit, or J. V. Brown, Yambnk.
DAftSCE
In the lecture hall, Port Fairy-
RACE NIGHT.
In aid of Toy Fund of R.C. School,
Particulars next i3sue.
F. SHARKEY, Secretary.
ST HELENS ANNUAL PICNIC
A DANCE
Will be held in the ORFOKD HALL on
Picuic Night,
TO-NIGHT (FRIDAY.)
At 9 o'clock.
Admission : Gents 3s, Ladies Free. Pro
ceeds in aid of Picnic Fund. Good Mnsio
and Refreshments,
WIJMSLOW IACES,
NEW YEAKS' DAY.
President, John Good, Esq. : Stewards,
Messrs D. O'Keefe, A. H. Baird, T. Tobin.
Dr Macknight, J. Good, M. O'Keefe, and P.
Maonamara ; Judge, Mr William Lindsay ;
Starter, Mr P. McNamara; Hon. Medical
Officer, Dr Macknight ; Cletk of Coarse,
MrJ, Latta; Clerk of Scales, Mr F. Best;
Steward of Scales, Mr W. Whitton ; Hon
Veterinary Surgeon, Mr C. Humm ; Time-
keeper, Mr James Jenkins; HandicaDDer.
Mx A. G. Bendall.
Programme :
1. Welcome Stakes of 10 sove, w.f.a,
for all horses that have never won a stake of
£10. Nomination 5s, acceptance 5s, atsoale.
Distance 6 furlongs 50 yards.
2. Handicap Hurdle Race of £30. 5
sovs from stake to go to second horse ; two
miles. Nomination 10s, acceptance 15s "at
scale).
o- widiol.uw UUP, a handicap of 50
sovs, with a trophy added, presented by Mr
John Good ; £5 from stake to go jo second
horse. Nomiuation 15s, acceptance 15s (at
scale). Distance, 9 furlongs. Mr Tobin
will present a whip to rider of winner
4. Handicap Steeplechase of 55 sovs :
sovs from stake for second horse ; about 2J
miles. Nomination £1, acceptance £1
5. Handicap Pony Race of S sovs ; 5
furlongs ; for horses 14 hands 1 inch and
under. Nomination 3s, acceptance 5s (at
scales). Ponies to hold certificate of height
from Mr Bendall
6. Handicap Flying Stakes of 15 sove;
3 sovs from stake to go to second horse ; 5
5 xurlongs. Nomination 5s, acceptance 5s (at
scale) Winner of Winalow Cup to carry a
penalty of lOlbs.
5. Hack Race of 3 sovs ; 5 furlongs ;
weight lOat. Hacka to be approved of by
Stewards. Post entry 2s 6d
V.R.C. Rules strictly adhered to
Entries close with the Secretary on
FRIDAY. 24th December, before Eight
p.m. Weights will appear in " Gazette "
of 28 th December.
WILLIAM LATTA
Secretary.
E J. GRIFFITHS,,
UNDERTAKER,
Corner ot
Sank and James Streets,
Port Falry«
OAK OR POLISHED COFFINS
Supplied if required. Reasonable charges,
WINDMILLS (all sizes and prices)
MANUFACTURED ON THE PREMISES.
Estimates Given
watebTboring
A SPECIALTY.
$