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Press, Volume XIII, Issue 1770, 14 December 1868, Page 1

Shipping. FOR LONDON DIRECT. FIRST WOOL SHIP. • rpHE FIRST-CLASS CLIPPER SHIP 1 LIGHT BRIGADE, 1214 Tons Register. Hbnbt Evans, Commander. This splendid clipper ship, celebrated for * her rapid passages to the colonies, will be i despatched immediately on the completion of her loading for London. Having been built expressly for the passenger trade, her saloon accommodation -Is in every way complete, and offers a good oppor- ; tunity to colonists returning to Europe. She has also very superior accommodation for a limited number of second-class passengers in her deck-bouse. - For particulars of freight or passage apply in Lyttelton or Christchurch to the Undersigned— MILES & CO., MATHESON'S AGENCY, GEORGE GOULD, or 10-17 E. S. D ALGETY & CO. _______-i_.-__________«___^_________. Tenders. ELLESMERE ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are INVITED for FORMATION and METALLING about 46 Chains on Main road, between the Irwell and Boggy Creek. Specifications to be seen at the Road Board Office, Leeston. All tenders must be Bent in addressed to Chairman of the Board not later than Friday, the 18th instant. WILLIAM G. LUNN, Overseer. Leeston, December 4,1868. 12-5 Exhibition. SPREYDON FAIR! SPREYDON FAIR!! THE FIRST FAIR OF THIS DISTRICT WILL BE HELD IN THE PADDOCK AT THE REAR OF THE SPREYDON HOTEL ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22. Entrance fees will be as follows : — Cattle per head, under six, 9d, above six, 6d. Horses per head, do, Is. Sheep per score, under 100 9d, above . 100, 6d. Pigs each, 3d. Implements and produce free. Entries will be received by the Secretary at the Spreydon. Hotel, to whom it is requested all intending salesmen will make known as early as possible the number of stock he is likely to enter, with a view of ensuring sufficient accommodation. N.B.—Cattle intended for sale will be received the day preceding the fair, in good paddockß adjoining the grounds, free of charge W. STYCHE, 11-14 Hon. Secretary. Wanted. TO SADDLERS AND HARNESS : MAKERS. WANTED — A GOOD GENERAL HAND. Constant employment. Apply at once to WILLIAM LOWES, Lambton Quay, 12-11 Wellington. Money NEW ZEALAND TRUST AND LOAN COMPANY (LIMITED). THIS COMPANY continues to make ADVANCES UPON FREEHOLD SECURITY, in sums of £300 and upwards. Every information given on'application to W. D. CARRUTHERB, General Manager, Hereford street, Christchurch, Opposite the Union Bank of Australia. 12*2