Auctions. I H. MATSON A CO. t i LINWOOD ESTATE. iTO FARMERS, GRAZIERS, MILKMEN, I MARKET GABDENERS, AND OTHERS. . chbistchdech" sububban FABMS, OVEB 300 ACBES IN EXTENT, Commencing one mile from the centre of the City of Christchurch. "H/TESSRS H. MATSON & CO., have reJJ_L cehred instrnctions from F. Brittan, Esq., who is removing from Avonside, to LET ON LEASE, BY PUBLIC AUCTION, For a term of eight years, A number of small and large farms, together with blocks of agricultural, pastoral, and tillage land, subdivided by live fences, and frontages on the excellent roads of the Heathcote district. Three of these farms possess houses and suitable buildings on them, and all are well supplied with permanent water.. The quality of the land (with a few trifling exceptions) is not to be excelled, and the heavy grain and other crops produced from it have equalled any raised in the Canterbury district, during this or any previous season. Conditions of lease, and full particulars regard* ing the property, to be obtained from the auctioneers. Also, For the same owner and adjoining the above on j the city side. MESSBS H. MATSON A CO. will offer BY PUBLIC AUCTION, IN THE MONTH OF MAY, 1878, At a date to be fixed, of which dne notice will be I Riven, THB LINWOOD FBEEHOLDS, Fronting on the extensions of Cashel, Hereford, and Worcester streets, which are now being laid out in quarter-acre sections, all fronting on chain streets, and being within one mile to one and a half miles from the centre of Christchurch. These valuable sections for centralitv of position, and contiguity to the city, salubrity of climate, and beauty of scenery, commanding as they do pleasing and extensive views of the Port Hills, Sumner, the bay beyond, and the Coast stretching to Teviotdale and on, are worthy the earnest and careful attention of all in search of a healthy and desirable suburban allotment in the most rising portion of the Christchurch district. Terms most liberal. Title indisputable. Possession immediatdy after purchase. Plans in course of preparation. Note—Remember the Linwood Estate Freehold Sections to be SOLD IN MAY, 1878. H. MATSON & CO., Auctioneers, 4-13 1548 Cashel street. PEOPEBTIES mO LET AND FOR SALE. 116 Acres and Dwelling-house, for Sale, Springston. 509 Acres, Coalgate, To Let or for Sale. 862 Acres, Horndon Janction, To Let or for Sale. 500 Acres, Chertsey, To Let. 1000 Acres, Bakaia, for Sale. 282 Acres, Akaroa, 12-roomed House for Sale. 928 Acres, Moeraki Downs, for Sale. Store and Dwelling-house, Christchurch. 220 Acres, Weka Pass, free stone quarry. H. MATSON & CO., Auctioneers, Land and Estate Agents. 4-13 1536

FOR SALE. I SECTIONS IN CHRISTCHURCH. MESSRS H. MATSON A CO. have FOR SALE, Sections in Chapel street, Williamß street, and Wilson street, Christchurch, near the premises of Messrs Stocks, Jenkins, Redfern, Ac. These are good sites for warehouses, stores, offices, or private residences. \ The rapidly increasing value of this land, near the Cbristchurch Railway Station, commands the attention of speculator. Price low. Terms easy. For further particulars apply to H. MATSON & CO., Land and Estate Agents, Cashel street. __. 4-13 1542 1020 ACEES ™ LAm 1020 FOR SALE. Tt/TESSRS H. MATSON A CO. have reJJJL ceived instructions from Richard R. Pitt, Esq., to SELL the following property, viz. :— 1020 acres situated eight miles from Chertsey. together with house thereon, being rural sections 26,630, 27,066, 27,067, partly fenced. The above is one of the best selections between Ashburton and Rtkaia Rivers. Plan and foil particulars on application. H MATSON & CO., Cashel Btreet. ' 4-13 1543 . , IMPORTANT NOTICE. By Order of the Trustees of tbe Late Mr James Gatherer. MESSRS H. MATSON & CO. will SELL, AT AN EARLY DATE, The who'e of the CASHEL STBEET FBEEHOLDS, Of which Fall particulars wiir shortly appear. H. MATSON & CO., Auctioneers, 4-13 1540

LAND AT SPRINGSTON. R.S. 7010, 7093, 7094, and part 4211. MESSRS H. MATSON A CO. have received instructions from E. dime, Esq,, to SELL the above-mentioned sections.' H. MATSON & CO., Auctioneers. 4-13 1550 LAND AT YALDHURST. MESSRS H. MATSON A CO. have received instructions from E. M. Templar, Esq., to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At an early date, Lots 1, 2, 2a, 3, 4, 5, 6, _A, 7, as per sale plan. Date of sale will shortly appear. H. MATSON & CO., Anctioneers. 4-13 1552 LIVE AND DEAD STOCK. MESSRS H. MiTSON & CO, have received instrnctions from S. C. Moule, Esq., to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, THE WHOLE OF HIS LIVE AND DEAD ■ ■ _ , ■. STOCK, Ac, Ac, As soon ss the Farm is let. Date of sale in future advertisement. W3 1547 H. MATSuN & CO., Auctioneers. RAMS. RAMS. "_ " ' XT ONGBEACH LINCOLN RAMS TO JL_r LEI for the Season in lots to suit hirers. Apply to 4.315-4 . H. MATSON A CO. FOR SALE, a choice selection of the LONGBEACH LINCOLN RAMS (in numbers tosnit buyers), tha same being a lot drafted for shipment for the Sydney Exhibition, but in consequence of the quarantine regulations precluding their being landed in time for the Sydney -bow, they are now open to the Canterbury Ram Buyers. I ■Every information to be obtained from 4-13 1545 H. MATSON & CO.

GEORGE HUTCHINSON. PERIODICAL SALE AT COALGATE. T_f"R GEORGE HUTCHINSON will SELI* JJX BY PUBLIC AUCTION, At the Bluff Sale YanU, ou WEDNESDAY, the 17th APRIL, 1878, 1000 Fat and Store Sheep 20 Head Cattle 18 Draught and Harness Horses 50 Pigs Implements, &c. Further entries for this sale to be made with Mr Culliford, Coalgate. 4-9_ Sale at 12 o'clock. I__l IMPORTANT TO BAKERS, CONFECTIONERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALS, the LEASE and GOODWILL of a Rrst-cla_ BUSINESS, with Wine and Beer License. The present proprietor wishes to dispose of the business on account of leavinjr for England. Apply to 4-13 1138 GEORGE HUTCHINSON.