AUCTIONS. H. MATSON AND CO. THIS DAT, at 12 NOON. LAND SALES. At MATSON'S LAST) SALEROOMS. H MATSON and CO. will OFFER by * PUBLIC AUCTION the undermentioned First-class FARMS and SUBURBAN PROPERTY:— Lot I.—On account Mr R. S. Nixon, 1232 ACRES, idcaJ She-ep Farm, situate Backside, with -modern Homestead and all outbuildings. Lo-1 2.—On account Mr W. Tonge, Halswell, 56 ACRES, heavy Dairy Land, . with first-class House and general buildings, situate Middle Lincoln road, HalsweTl. Lot 3.—On account of the Owner. Gentleman's Residence 15 rooms and all offices, 2J acres of land, stabling, etc., etc., situate corner Canal Reserve and Brrttan street, Linwood. A perfect home. Sale at 12 Sharp. 5407 H. MATSON and CO. WOOL SALE. WOOL SALE. T>ARTICL'LARS of INTENDED CONSIGNMENTS must be in our han-da TO-NIGHT (SATURDAY). 5102 H. MATSON and CO. JPJANGIORA MARKET. TUESDAY NEXT. SPECIAL i^-,TRIES: 80 Hoggets in the wool CO Hoggets in the wool 30 Fat Ewes 100 Prime Wethers FURTHER ENTRIES SOLICITED. 3408 H. MATSON ar.d CO. l> D I N G T O N V A R D S. WEDNESDAY NEXT. SPECIAL ENTRY: 100 Head 1J to 3-year-old Cattle 5403 H. MATSON and CO. SUBURBAN FARM. FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. . SATURDAY, DEC. 19th, at 12 NOON. 50 ACRES 2 ROODS 15 PERCHES. TO be SOLD by order of the Trustee in - estate of into Mrs McGregor, an Excellent DAIRY FARM, situated McGregor's road, Bromley. 5406 H. MATSON and CO. AUCTION SALE OF LINWOOD SECTIONS. H MATSON and CO. have received in- • structione to SELL, in their Land Salerooms, on SATURDAY, 19th DECEMBER, at noon—Two fine 1-ACRE SECTIONS, and being 3rd and 4th sections on Withers road, off Mile road, with Eastern, aspect. H. MATSON and CO.. Auctioneers, 5403 164 Cashel stroet, Christchurch. CHBISTCHUROH WOOLBROKERS , ASSOCIATION. CHRISTCHURCH WOOLBROKERS' ASSOCIATION. THE SECOND WOOL SALE of the Scasen will take place at the ALEXANDRA HALL on THURSDAY, 10th December, commencing at 9 a.m. ORDER OF SALE: 1. N.E. Farmers' Co-op. Association, Ltd. 2. Dalgety and Co., Ltd. 3. Fricdlandcr Broa., Ltd. 4. Matson and Co. 3. N.Z. Loan ar.d Mercantile Agency Co., Ltd. 6. Pyne and Co. - 7. National Mortgage ana Agency Co., Ltd. Catalogues close 6 p.m. sth December. CHRISTCHURCH WOOLBROKERS' ASSOCIATION. 5378 F. H. PYNE, Chairman. GOULD, BEAUMONT AND CO. PRELIMINARY NOTICE. > t SPRINGFIELD ESTATE, M E T H V E N. 510 0 A CRES. PLANS IN COURSE OF PREPARATION. This Property, the whole of the remainder of the famous SPRINGFIELD ESTATE, Will eEortly be offered for sale in SUITABLE LOTS, By direction of the Kxecutora of the late Duncan. Cameron. It is conveniently situated within easy reach of three railway stations, public school, chnrchos, post, telegraph and telephone offices, and cloeo to £he thriving township of Methven, which, with its regular live stock sales, is rapidly growing in importance. The WeJIL-AFPOINTED RESIDENCE is beautifully situa-fred in extensive grounds, rbcltered by well-grown plantations, and contains largio entrar.oo hall, diniing-room ar.d drawing-room, each 22 x 26, morning-room, smoking-room, schoolroom, 13 bed and dress-:rg-room», 3 bathrooms, servants' hall, and tho usual domestic offices. Hot and cold water in laid on throughout, and a perfect system of drainage by peptic tanks has recently been installed. Additional accommodation—v bedrooms, with bathroom (h. and c.) —is provided in a cot tape picturesquely situated in the grounds close to the house. The outside offices are admirably planned to meet all requirements The outbuildings include commodious stabling for 8 horses, with coachhouses, liarness room, and men's rooms attached; also comp'etely-fittcd laundry. The Farm Buildings are both extensive and convenient, and supp'y every demand of a well-ordered estate. THE GROUNDS. v.hich are beautifully laid oar, comprise extensive lawns, exceptionally good croouet and tennis lawns, asphalt tennis court, rose and •lower gardens, Tiighiy-prsductive vegetable gardens and orchards, large concrete swimming bath, with dressing-house The Estate is renowned for its prolific yields of wheat. The fattening qualities of the land are also undoubted, as is evidenced '07 the excellent condition of the flock. [ A unique opportunity is thus afforded of acquiring an exceptionally desirable country residence, admirably situated within three tours' journey of Christchurch ! To those- in search of wheat-growing land of the first quality, no better opportunity is l ikely to offer of obtaining a block. The House and Estate may be viewed at any time by application to: ! THE MANAGER, Springfie'd Estate, Methven; GOULD, BEAUMONT and CO., i Agents for the Executors of the late Duncan Cameron. C 3923 HOLMES and Sons manufacture ail their own Bedsteads, and guarantee them against breakage. Full size Iron Bedsteads from 23*, Brass Rail 265. Bex Mattresses 26s 6d, Kapoc MittratM 25s 6d, Hearts : Rugs from ss, at Holmes and Sons', . 136 < High street. C 3522