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Press, Volume XVIII, Issue 2670, 20 November 1871, Page 1

46U3 THE CARNIVAL IS OVER! AND NOW FOR TRADE ! NOTICE. IMPORTANT NOTICE. SADDLERY FOR THE MILLONI "Not mythological, but figurative and literal ; smooth words butter no parsnips." " But short reckonings make long friends." "On the square we hope to find the nimble ninepence better than a lazy shilling." fTTITH these early imbibed truisms TT strengthening our hearts, and giving a wholesome pull on the check rein, we have come to a determination of OFFERING THE WHOLE OF OUR UNPRECEDENTED LARGE AND VALUABLE STOCK, AT SUCH UNPARALLELED REDUCED RATES, As must, we hope, unfailingly ensure an EARLY AND AN EFFECTUAL REDUCTION, To make room for EXTENSIVE SHIPMENTS, Shortly expected per Zealandia and Harvest Home. To our numerous customers and the public in general, we respectfully offer the foregoing advantages, trusting that they will not only truly appreciate, but promptly avail themselves of our liberality. WOOD BROTHERS, Saddlers, Christchurch. Nov. 18,1871. 11-20 6500 Entire Horses. TO STAND THIS SEASON. mHE CELEBRATED IMPORTED NORX FOLK TROTTER QUICKSILVER, At Gay's Stables, Christchurch, on Mondays and Saturdays; Ham, Riccarton, and Leeston. Terms—£4 4s, by promisory note, payable Ist March, 1872. ss. groomage fee. Paddocks for mares at Ham, on reasonable terms. 10-16 5628 HARPER & BLUETT. HE THOROUGHBRED STALLION SLEDMERE, Will Stand during the season at the WILDERNESS, NEAR CHRISTCHURCH. Terms—Five Guineas if paid in advance ; or Six Guineas by Promissory Note, due April 1, 1872. Sledmere is a chestnut horse, bred by Sir Tatton Sykes, and was got by Daniel O'Rourke: 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 Birdcateher - Forget-me-Not, by Hetman PlatoflE—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. Sledmebe 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 resulted 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. mHE STALLION SLEDMERE at the WILDERNESS. Terms—Five Guineas, if paid in advance or Six Guineas by promissory note, due Ist April, 1872. Apply to Mb. S. NOSWORTHY; or 11-20 ROBERT WILKIN. 6506 Properties to Let and Sell. TO LET. IN THE ESTATE OF THE LATE JOSEPH BAILEY. THE WAIKUKI STEAM WOOL WORKS. TENDERS will be received for the LEASING of the above Works for a term of four years from this date. The lessee will be required to take the machinery now on the Works at the prime cost. It is of the very best description, and in thorough working order, and at the end of the term the machinery will be taken back at a valuation. Tenders, stating the yearly rental, will be received by the undersigned up to November loth, 1871, from whom any further information can be received. JOSEPH BACKHOUSE. Lichfield street, Oct. 26.1871. 10-26 5904 ADDINGTON. THE UNOCCUPIED LAND BELONGING TO MR SEWELL in this Suburb, will be SOLD IN LOTS to suit j purchasers, upon deferred payments, at a low j rate of interest. Apply to j Messrs HARMAN & STEVENS, 4662 Chriatchurchf j