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Lyttelton Times, Volume XVIII, Issue 1035, 11 October 1862, Page 2

TOWNSHIP OF LEITHFIELD, OX THE KOWAI. In th<? centre of a large and improving Agricultural District. M essrs. aikman & wilson have benn favored with instructions from Mr. John Leith to sell by Public Auction at their rooms, in Christchurch, on the 21st DAY of OCTOBER Next, (the day previous to the Agricultural Exhibition) at Noon, The quarter-acre sections applied for in the above township. LEITHFIELD, Situated on the Kowai, and having the North road running through it, is in the midst of an extensive agricultural country, surrounded by Government roads, fertile land, and excellent water, a succession of lovely terraces of the finest land, studded with gentlemen's seats and (arm houses, stretch away from the sea towards Mount Grey and the other hills. A capital road leads to the beach, which being within a mile of the township, offers great inducement* to parties desirous of sea bathing, and combined with the dry and healthy situation of the place, promises to be the great summer resort ot the people of Christchurch and neighbouring districts. The Windmill now on the Windmill road,Christchurch, has been purchased by the proprietor, and arrangements are being made for its immediate erection on a capital site; and already there are a butcher, blacksmith, shoemaker, and post-office, beside Mr. Leith's well known comfortable accommodation house, established within the township, and the line of railway to the north runs within a short distance of it The place will be well supplied with firewood, as the proprietor has bush in the neighbourhood which be intends to make available to purchasers, and superior clay for brickroaking purposes is to be found in large quantities in the immediate vicinity. The site of Leitbfield is not to be surpassed, if it can be equalled, by any in the province; the air is salubrious, the situation sheltered and dry, and the large and increasing extent of land being cultivated in the neighbourhood offers a sure guarantee to tradesmen that they will there fiud a ready market for goods of all descriptions. A plan of tiie township is to be seen at the offices of the Auctioneers, where sections can be selected and every information obtained by intending purchasers. Upset price, £'12 10s per quarter acre. Sale at noon. Terms of payment easy. 3539 ENGLEFIELD HOUSE. MESSRS. AIKMAN & WILSON have received instructions from W. G. Brittan, Esq., to sell the, Dwelling House of Englefield, with from two and a-half to eight acres of land, beautifully laid out in garden, shrubberies, «&<;., fronting on the Town belt and River Avon ; the house contain? large dining and drawing rooms, six or seven bedrooms, kitchen, dairy, and every convenience for the accommodation of a family. Also,

Several Building Plots of land containing from one to tliree-and-a-iialf each, fronting on the liver Avon and Town b<-!t; 3411 SALE OF MR. WAKEFIELD'S BLOOD STOCK. XN consequence of the lateness of the spring, the sale by auction of Mr Wakefield's thoroughbred and other horses will be POSTPONED from September (as formerly advertised) until THURSDAY, OCTOBER 23, 1862, being the day after the Canterbuiy Agricultural and Pastoral exhibition. Catalogues will be prepared by the Ist October, and alter that date may be obtained from AIKMAN & WILSON, 3183 Auctioneers. FIRST-CLASS HOTEL AND RESTAURANT BUSINESS IN CHRISTCHURCH. MESSRS. AIKMAN & WILSON have received instructions from Mr. Jno. Birdsey (who purposes retiring from the basiness) to offer for sale that celebrated Hotel and Restaurant known by the name of " BIRDSEY'S BRITISH HOTEL," situated in the High street of Christchurch. Since its opening, the business done at this establishment has been a large and constantly increasing one, and is now doing one of the most respectable and profitable trades in the line in New Zealand. Besides being the rendezvous for all the principal settlers of the Canterbury province, it is largely frequented by visitors from the other settlements and from Australia. Placed in the commercial portion of the city and in one of the principal thoroughfares, it offers inducements seldom to be met with, viz.. a firstrate situation and a labge established and FBOFITABLE connection, which with a few years' attention, will enable anyone taking it up to retire with a handsome competency. Bona Fide intending purchasers will be shewn the books of the concern, which, being carefully kept, will enable anyone to ascertain at a glance the extent of the business done and the profits realized. On application to the auctioneers, every information as to length and conditions of lease, price, terras, &c., will be afforded to parties desirous of becoming purchaser#. 3199 TOWN RESERVES ON SALE.

MESSRB. AIKMAN & WILSON have received instructions to Bell 7 acres land, being sections Nos. 27, 29 and 45 of the town reserves, either in one block or in quarter acre sections. The land is situated on the banfy of the river Avon, and would make a beautiful site for a residence. 2994 BUILDING SITE IN CHKISTCHURCH. MESSRS. AIKMAN & WILSON have been instructed to sell Hection No. 73 of the town reserves, containing 4a. lr. 30p. Laud enclosed, planted, and otherwise improved, adjoining the residence of 0, W. Wyatt, Esq., and having frontage on Durham and Montreal streets, forming one of the best buih'iug sites in the town of Christchurch. 2992 LEASEHOLD BUSINESS PREMISES FOB SALE, CHRISTCHURCH. MESSRS. AIKM AN & WILSON have received instructions from Mr. Kretchmar to dispose of the Business Premise? now in the occupation of Mr. Raphael and Mr. Haines. The premises contain eight rooms and two shops, nituate in High street, opposite Mr. Fisher's Store, being one of tbe very best business positions in Christehurch. . The lease has a term of 18 years to run, is held at a low ground rent, and the premises are let to two good tenants at an annual rental of £145. A portion of the purchase money can, il desiml, jernaia on mortgage.