SALE OF THE LATE MR, WHEATLEY'S PROPERTY.

Oamaru Mail, Volume II, Issue 540, 24 January 1878, Page 2

SALE OF THE LATE MR, WHEATLEY'S PROPERTY.

Mr. Henry Driver, under instructions from the Curator of Intestate Estates, held a sale of the late James Wheatley's property, live stock, and household effects today, at Maheno. The attendance was large, and the bidding, as might have been expected under the circumstances, more than ordinarily spirited. The right, title, and interest in about 20 acres of land, with all the wool-washing appliances

and buildings erected thereon, were knocked down to Mr. D. Sutherland, of Oniarama, for the sum of L 420. There was keen competition for this lot, and it is generally thought to have realised full value. Mr. Sutherland also agreed to exercise the option of taking workmen's appliances and utensils, at valuation. The wool waggon was purchased by Mr. W. Craig, for the sum of L 29. The saddlery realised ordinary rates, except in cases where purchases were made by friends of the late owner for " auld acquaintance" sake. Mr.'Wheatley's saddle and bridle—pretty well worn, for they were those which lie invariably used when trotting to and from Oainaru on " Oregon " —were purchased by Mr. Henry Driver. The horse stock realised fair prices. Messrs. Fie in - ins; and H>dl«y purchased the grev mare ••Nellie" for LlO 10s. Tne ' heavy drangnt horse ''Tommy" was also knocked down to the same purchasers for L 27 10s. Mr. Harris became the possessor of the old favorite, the bay pony •' Oregon " for the sum of LlO. A grey draught colt, three years old, was bought by Mi.ssi s. Fleming and Hedley for L 25. A grey draught filly, two years old, became the property of Mr. Williams for Ll7 10s. Mr. Aitchison purchased a black draught colt, two yeai'3 old, for LIG 10s. A bay yearling was knocked down to Mr. Rankin for LG. The sale of the Angora goats and pet sheep caused some little excitement and considerable competition, the result being that three pairs were purchased by Messrs. Fleming and Hedley at L2l per pair ; three buck Angora goats were purchased by Mr. Connell at L 3 3s each ; and six pet sheep were purchased by Mr. Kerr at 15s each. The dogs seemed to fall principally into the hands of the lato owner's intimate friends, amongst whom they were pretty fairly divided, apparently by common consent. The following are the particulars : Grey Scotch terrier " Spot," Mr. W. Gardiner, L 3 os.; Scotch terrier slut " Patch,'" Mr. John Maclean, L 3 ; bull slut " Vic," Mr Connell, L2; black-and-tan terrier "Joe," Mr. Brown, Loos.; terrier slut "Fan," Mr. Raine, 355.; bull-dog "Dick," Mr. J. Macleau, L2 135.; Skye-terrier "Prig" was allowed to fall into the hands of Mr. H. Driver for the sum of L2 25., because of an entry in the late owner's diary that it was to be presented to that gentleman. Sheep-dog " Sweep" became the property of the late Mr. Wheatley's manager, for the sum of 55., because it was thought by the company that he was best entitled to it. A pair of handsome white swans were purchased for Mr. It. Gillies, for L 5 10. The pet kangaroo was bought by Mr. Coggins, for Dr. De Lautour, for L2. Seven English wild ducks were purchased by Mr. Raine, for LS ; and two game cocks and six pure-bred hens became the property of the same gentleman for Ll2 12s. The household furniture brought fair prices. The books were disposed of as follows : Scrap-book, containing ail Mr. Wheatley's choice clippings for years, Mr. Alex. Thompson, 3057 (This subsequently fell into the hands of Mr. John Maclean, one of Mr. Wheatley's oldest and most valued acquaintances.) Books on dogs, Mr. J. Maclean, 30s. ; two books on horses, Mr. J. Maclean, 255. ; book on poultry. Mr. J. Maclean, L 3. There was very strong competition for the books, pictures, and other household . ods, 'ind some of these articles brought fabulous prices ; but the result was that but few, if any, of the deceased gentleman's friends and acquaintances left the sale without taking away something that would remind them of their former possessor's genial hoar? a id generous nature. Mr. Coin's, Mr. J. Maele.i'i, Dr. De Lautour, and Mr. O'Meagher, were amongst the principal purchasers. , The whips w.-re parted with at exceedingly high 7-ates. A dog whip (that, used by Mr. Wlieat'ey on the last occasion that he fallowed the hounds) was bought by Mr. u'Meag er for L 4 10s; a duck gmi, by Mr. J. Maclean, for L 7; and a double b irvl gun, L 4 ss, Dr. Smith. T::e pi a.-ock and peahen were purchased by Mr. Duncan for L 3 10s., and an Angora go-it-skin (prepared as a mat) by Mr. J. Maclean for L 5 ss.