CURRENT SALES, ETC.

New Zealand Times, Volume XXXII, Issue 7056, 18 February 1910, Page 10

CURRENT SALES, ETC.

■Levin stock sale to-day at 11.30 n.nu Bii" rarding of stock elsewhere advertis»d. jjalgety and Co., Ltd., and New Zeai jkl Loan and Mercantile Agency to., Ltd., auctioneers.

Levin stock .sale to-day at 1 p.m. Exceptional entries.. Messrs .ibrahamana Williams, Ltd., auctioneers.

Messrs Dalgcty and Co., Ltd., have received instructions from Mr Robert Gardner to r.lt'cr by public auction at their rooms, l'almerston Xorth, on Saturday, February 2Glii, at, noon, that well-known estate "Piaka," en t.ho Manawatu river, situate within two miles of the Koputarua railway station, and comprising 3-iT acres of " freehold. This well-known flax and dairy property is amongst some of the richest land in the Mana.watu, which, together vitla a native lease of IGO acres, renders it an ideal flax and dairy farm, \ipo-n which flax will be ready for cutting this year. Portion of the property was orig' iually swamp, but is now thoroughly drained, and carrying flax that has been" cultivated for years past, as well as grass. There are six, paddock*, well fenced, a new dwellingko'use, a complete Hax plant, wool shed, dip and yards, btaUles - , men's cook house, blacksmith's shop, etc. Particulars) of terms, which are easy, may be obtained from tho owner, or from tho auctioneers. Second day of Musterton rain fair today. Bc-Bt since inauguration of the A. and P. Association in twenty-three, years.

Mr J. A. Miller, auctioneer, Hastings, lias been instructed to sell by puiblio auction on account of the estate of tiho late Mr T. Peddie, bv the Public Trustee, on Saturday, February 26th, at 10.30 a.m., in Messrs C. B. Hoadley and Son's salerooms, Napier, GO business and residential sections at Taradale township extension, comprising a block of land in the centre, of Taradale, from Napier main roaid to Meauee-Turadale road. The terms run 15 per cent, deposit, 10 per cent, in one month and balance any time up to three yeara at 5i per cent. Plans and particulars may be obtained from the Public Trust Office, Napier, or tlie auctioneers at Hastings. The Clarendon Club Hotel property at Napier, including several valuable frontages and six and seven-roomed cottages, is '.elsewhere advertised by tho auctioneer, Mr J. A. Miller, Hastings. Messrs C. Snow and Co., Palmereton. North, advertise 1340 acres good sheep country along the Manawatu line, alto 980 acres along the Main Trunk - line to exchange for small farms or house pn-o-perty. These are geuiuine speculative investments. Particulars elsewhere. Messrs H. F. McNeill and Co., land and estate agents, 155, Featherston, street, advertiso for sale a privato hotel along the Main Trunk line, wliicsh contains 56 rooms,- sample rooms, billiard loom and a bar for soft drinks. The whole establishment' is beautifully furnished, and can be obtained on a long lease at a rental of £6 per week, whilst the weekly takings average .£6O. ' As.a going concern the owners will take .£llOO, which' should prove sufficient inducement for a capable manager to step in and make money. This firm also has for sale two new six-roomed houses with all modern conveniences and let to .good tenants, for which JC1250 'is asked. They have also for sale, another private hotel in largo and prosperousNorWi Island town which will stand strictest inquiry, besides a fine residenco at Karori standing . amid beautiful grounds, which is offered at .£HSO. on very easy terms. Particulars, elsewhere. Messrs J. L. Morrison and Co., lantf and estate agents, 151, Lambton. quay, Wellington, advertise for- sale at Lower Hutt, near new bridge leading from Jackson street, Petone, thirty-three, good sections suitable for residential purposes; artesian water supply 'and lovely garden soil. The new bridge will soon connect Petone with Lower Hurt and right on to Day's Bay, making any of these sections trebly valuable in a very little while from now/when they can be obtained at exceptionally reasonable terms, as per advertisement elsewhere, tho upset price being .£TS to .£IOO per. section, each with 50ft frontage and depths varying from 165 ft -to ■ 230 ft. Messrs .T. Kennedy Macdonald, Limited,, insert a lengthy detailed 1 advertisement in our auction columns this morne ing respecting tthe sale, on Monday next, of Mr, Leonard St. Xawrence's celebrated collection of 100 valuable . paintings—all by artists of and cloisonne ware, hand embroidered wall hangings and. curtains, carved ivory ornaments, South Sea Island and Maori curios, old, rare and valuable china, etc., etc. This collection of paintings / and art treasures is valued at over .£IOOO. Mr St: Lawrence is leaving "for Europe, and has therefore instructed the firm to offer tlie übove collection, regarding which catalogues may be obtained •at tlie auctioneers' rooms, wher« the sale will be held, commencing at 1.30 p.m. A special gaslight display will be given to-night and on Saturday evening from T. 30 till 9. The firm also insert a preliminary notice of the sale of Mr and Mrs D. T. Stuart's household furniture and effects, to ho disposed of on Tuesday next at the residence, No. 126, AVellington terrace, and regarding which full details will duly appear. •

A rare chance for farmers is advertised in our. columns this morning—7oo acres in a grand district for X 8 10-» per acre (worth .£3O). Expenses will be refunded to intending purchasers if statements detailed in the advertisement are not verified. Replies to "Land/ Hobsom crescent, Wellington.