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Wanted. SHEARING WILL COMMENCE at the CHEVIOT HILL, on NOVEMBER 20th. 10-25 5820 WANTED a middle-ajjed person to act as COOK and HOUSEKEEPER in a gentleman's family in the country. Apply to Mrs Palmeb, Union Bank house, before noon. 11-3 6028 WANTED, by a LADY, after the Midsummer vacation, a re-engagement as RESIDENT GOVEBNESS. Address A. office of this paper. 11-4 6039 WANTED, a SMART LAD, as Junior Clerk, in a merchant's office. Apply to H. J., Post-office, Christchurch. 11-9 6170 WANTED a DULY QUALIFIED MEDKJAL PRACTITIONER for the DUNSTAN DISrRICT HOSPITAL and CLYDE GAOL. Private practice and a six-roomed house allowed. Salary £150 per annnm. For further particulars apply to j the undersigned, with whom application and I testimonials must be lodged on or before WEDNESDAY, 20th December, 1871. ROBERT BARLOW, Hospital Secretary, 11-14 6329 Clyde, Otago. WANTED, an OFFICE BOY. Apply by letter, "V," office of this paper. 11-13 6356 WANTED to RENT, a HOUSE of not less than seven rooms, with stable attached.- Must be near the centre of Christchurch. Apply to Dr Campbell, Lyttelton. 11-13 . 6346 WANTED, by the Advertiser, who has a small capital, a WIFE ; a good steady young woman of good character — English or Scotch preferred. Apply personally, or by letter, to Mr Parker's office, Casnel street, or private residence, Worcester street. 11-6329 WANTED, a GIRL about sixteen as Housemaid. Apply to Mrs Mathias, Riccarton road, before two p.m. 11-11 6328 WANTED, a respectable woman to go up country, to act as NURSE and HOUSEMAID. Apply to Miles & Co., Christchurch. 11-18 6351 TO SHEARERS. SHEARING will COMMENCE at Rakaia Terrace Station, on the 4th December. 11-11 6311 TO BAKERS. WANTED, a FIRST HAND. None but a thorough good workman need apply. J. HOPPER, 11-10 6127 Lincoln road. Lost and Found. LOST.— One red and white HEIFER; last seen between Riccarton Church and the Asylum, on the 24th instant. Any one giving information which will lead to the recovery of the same will be rewarded for their trouble. 11-1 5968 THOS. CLARKSON. STRAYED into my paddock on or about the 15th September, 1871, one ROAN FILLY, no brand. The owner can have it by paying expenses. Apply to W. Stoddabt, near Gressford. 10-26 5833 FOUND, near Rev. Mr Haben's Chapel, a MOURNING BROOCH. Owner .can receive it by paying for advertisement. 11-13 6345 Entire Horses. TO STAND THIS SEASON. THE CELEBRATED IMPORTED NOR. ruiji\. xttUTXJStt QUICKSILVER, At Gay's Stables, Christchurch, on Mondays and Saturdays; Ilam, Riccarton, and Lees ton. ■ Terms—£4 4s, by promisory note, payable Ist March, 1872. ss. groomage fee. Paddocks for mares at Ilam, on reasonable terms. 10-16 6628 HAEPER & BLUETT. TO TRAVEL THIS SEASON, Between Christchurch, Kaiapoi, Rangiora, and Leithfield, THE PURE-BRED SUFFOLK PUNCH STALLION SUFFOLK HERO, Imported from Tasmania. For further particulars see cards. 10-2 5359 HE THOROUGHBRED STALLION SLEDMERE, Will Stand during the season at the WILDERNESS, NEAR CHRISTCHURCH. Teems—Five Guineas if paid in advance ; or Six Guineas by Promissory Note, due April 1, 1872. Sledmeee is a chestnut horse, bred by Sir Tatton Sykes, and was got by Daniel O'Ronrke: dam (eldest sister to Mr Moon) by Sleight of Hand out of Grey Momus' dam by Cervantes—Emma, by Don Cossack — Vesta, by Delpini. Daniel O'Rourke, by Irish Birdcatcher — Forget-me-Not, by Hetman Platoff—Oblivion by Jerry—Remembrance, by Sir Solomon. Sleight of Hand, by Pantaloon, out of Decoy, by Filho da Puta —Finesse, by Peruvian—Violante, by John Bull. Sledmere was imported to Canterbury as a colt by Mr W. H. Harris, and before being sent to Queensland a few mares were put to him, which resnlted in his becoming the sire of about twenty horses, whose quality as Racehorses and Hacks has become proverbial. The names of Stormbird, Idle Boy, Larry, Sykes, Candidate, Shepherdess, Jenny Lind, and Stonewall Jackson may be given in proof of this. Good Paddocks for Mares at 3s per week, to be paid before removal. Every care taken, but no responsibility incurred. Apply to MR. S. NOSWORTHY ; or 10-5 5415 ROBERT WILKIN. Government Notices. ■ NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. mENDERS are invited by the Colonial JL Government for the supply of FORTY THOUSAND TOTARA or JARRAH SLEEPERS, for the Otago Southern Trukn Railway, in lota of Ten Thousand each. Specifications to be seen at the Public Works Offices, Wellington, Christchurch and Dunedin, and with the General Government Agent, Auckland. Tenders will be received at the Public Works Office, Dunedin, up till noon of the 27th November, 1871. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. JOHN BLACKETT, Assistant Engineer in Chief• • Public Works Office, Wellington, 2if>t 0 71. 10-26 5§U