BUILDING PLOT FOR SALE. Price, i' 62. A CORNER SECTION OF LAND, situate in Tuam-street East, to be t>uld at the above low price ; having a frontage on Tuametreet and an accommodation roud. Terms, £22 cash ; the balance in six and twelve months, bearing bank interest. For plan, &c, apply to 735 Luck & Clabk, Christcburch. FREEHOLD PROPERTY, PAPANUI ROAD. TO BE SOLD, PRICE ONLY £150. TITLE GUARANTEED. ONE acre land, with commodious house and other buildings thereon, the property of Mr. R. B. Griibrook. THIS VALUABLE PROPERTY is part of Rural Section No. 52, and has frontage on the Papanui Road, and distant about 13 chains from the North Belt of the City of Christchurch. No. 729 Luck & Clahk, Christchurch. PUBLIC NOTICE. JG. RUDDENKLAU begs to inform his • friends and the public that tho CITY HOTEL is now completed, and will be found with every comfort and convenience appertaining to a first-class hotel. Before again soliciting the patronage of the public, J. Q-. R. is desirous of returning his sincere thanks for the very liberal support he has received during the last five years, and bega to assure them, now that the arraugements of his hotel are complete, that nothing shall be wanting on his part to ensure the comfort of all who may favor him with their patronage. Tho Hotel has been entirely rebuilt, and newly furnished throughout, no expenso having been spared, particularly with the bedrooms, which are all lathed and plastered, and are the most comfortable in the city. The Large Stock of BEERS, WINES, SPIRITS, &c-, has been carefully selected, and the cuisine placed in able hands. With these advantages, combined with civility and moderate charges, J. G. R. confidently solicits the continued support of the public of Canterbury. PBIVATE, LUNCHEON, AND SMOKING BOOMS. ON SALE: PEeaueßsy'e & Mar tell'a pale and dark brandies Irish and Scotch whiskey Rum, old torn, and geneva, of the best brands Amontillado or dry sherry Superior pale and golden ditto Very fine old port Australian wines, assorted Curagoa, maraschino, &c. Cordials of every description Tonic water and Seltzer waseer. Just received, one case of Drake's celebrated plantation bitters. THE ALES it is unnecessary to comment upon, as it is well known that the best glass of ale procurable in the province is at the City Hotel. J. G. RCDDENKLAf, Proprietor. NOTICE! NOTICE!! NOTICE!!! TO BLACKSMITHS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE. A VALUABLE leasehold property on the North Road, Kaiapoi, at present in tho occupation of H. Middleton, who is declining business. H. M. will also sell his stock in trade, consisting of tools, horse shoes, nails, iron, &c. Ground rent very low, and has to run (20) twenty years. N.B.—A good shoeing smith will find this a great advantage, as there is a great shoeing trade doing. Apply to H. MIDDLETON, Adjoining the Pier Hotel Stables, Kaiapoi. FOR THE BENEFIT OF A WIDOW AND FATHERLESS CHILDREN*. TOWN HALL, LYTTELTOX. MR. HENRY MER3ON begs to inform the inhabitants of Lytteiton that he intends, with the assistance of several pentlemen who have kindly volunteered their valuable services, to give a MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT, on MONDAY EVENING NEXT, the 18th inst. I To commence at 8 o'clock. Tickets 2s. and 4s. each, to bo had of Mr. Mereon, London Street. The proceeds to be devoted to the above object. L " OWER I"n G BULBS:Anemones Babianas Glrdiolus Hyacinths Iris, sorts Ixias, do. Narcissus Sparaxis Tulips &c., &c, &c. The Mock of several of those useful bulbs being small, orders will be executed according to priority of application. ' Recce .& Hislop, ' Seedsmen, &c. I Colombo and Lichfield streets, I Chrietchurch.