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Lyttelton Times, Volume XXXI, Issue 2593, 28 April 1869, Page 3

New Advertisements. V. R. DISTRICT ORDER. THE following LETTER from his HONOR the SUPERINTENDENT OF CANTERBURY is published for genenil information The Officer Commanding the District takes this opportunity of thanking the Officers, Non-commissioned Officers, and Volunteers, belonging to every branch of the service under his command, for the ready and cheerful manner in which they have carried out the duties they have been called upon to perform during the visit of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh. It is a source of great gratification to him to have seen the smart and soldier-like appearance of the Cavalry escort and orderlies, the different guards of honour, and those guards who mounted at the residence of his Royal Highness. He has much pleasure in adding, that not one single case of misconduct, neither has any complaint been brought before his notice, and that the general behaviour of the whole force has been such as to deserve his most entire approbation. GEORGE PACKS, Lieut.-Colonel, Commanding Canterbury Militia and Volunteers. Militia and Volunteer Office, April 26th, 1869. [Copt.] “ Superinten ent’s Office, “ Christchurch, Canterbury, N.Z. “ April 26, 1869. “ Sir,—l have the honour, on behalf of the Province, to tender to you my thanks for the arrangements made by you as Commanding Officer of the Volunteers during the visit of His Royal Highness the Duke of Edinburgh, which have tended so materially to the preservation of good order, and to the satisfaction of all concerned. “ I desire, at the same time, to place on record the high sense I entertain of the cheerful and efficient manner in which the several bodies of Volunteers performed their duties, and of the personal sacrifices made by them in giving their services on the occasion. “ I have the honour to be, Sir, (Signed) « W. ROLLESTON, HEATHCOTB ROAD BOARD. TENDERS are invited for Forming, Widening, and Fencing part of Colombo street south. Plan and specification to be seen at the Board Office. Tenders will be received up to 10 o’clock, on Monday morning, the 3rd May, 1869. F. PAVITT, Surveyor. Ferry Road, 27th April 1869. 5549 TO SQUATTERS AND FARMERS. XT' BRAITHWAIT AND MORTON (being about to close their business in Canterbury) are selling the balance of their Stock at 20 per cent, less than formerly. A Six-wire Fence, “Cable Strand,” equal to No. 5, at £SO per mile for Wires and Standards. Gates, Brackets, Netting, &c., in proportion. Early application necessary, to “ Your obedient servant, Superintendent. Lieut.-Colonel Packe.” 5558 GEO. ROBERTS, 5559 c Hereford street.

FAT WETHERS ! FAT WETHERS ! 1 QAHLTON YARDS. THIS DAY, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 28th 300 Splendid fat wethers 200 do., do., ewes, Also, 400 gotd store ewes. J. H. BENNETT, 5517 Auctioneer. RAKAIA FERRY. In consequence of the EXPIRATION OF THE LEASE, IMPORTANT SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. FRIDAY NEXT, THE 30th APRIL, Without reserve. Terms liberal. JH. BENNETT • has received instructions to Sell, as above, The whole of the STOCK, PLANT, FURNITURE, HORSES, WAGGONS, DRAYS, &c., As undermentioned, viz.: 10 magnificent Draught Horses, not excelled by any in the province of Canterbury Harness, four horse Waggon, Drays, &c. HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Comprising— Tables, Chairs, Beds, Bedsteads ; in fact, the whole of the Furniture and Effects in the Accommodationhouse of the North bank of the Rakaia. Also, 20 Pigs 60 Turkeys &c., &c., &c. Sale at Two o’clock. Luncheon provided.

J. H. BENNETT, Auctioneer. N.B, The auctioneer strongly advises intending purchasers of any of the above-men-tioned stock, furniture, &c., to attend this very important sale, as everything vrill be sold without the slightest reserve, and the horses, &c., are so well known as being the staunchest, that further comment is unnecessary. Sale on the North Bank of the Rakaia. FRIDAY NEXT. 30th APRIL/* 5334 HEREFORD STREET REPOSITORY. HORSES!! HORSES I!! FOR SALE. SATURDAY, MAT 1, Sale at One o’clock. E MITCHELL & CO., • will sell by auction, at their Repository, ON SATURDAY NEXT, MAY 1, 30 FIRST-CLASS HORSES, Comprising, Heavy draught Light harness And Unbroken colts. E, MITCHELL 8c CO., 5546 Auctioneers and Stock Salesmen.