Public Notices. For Private Sale. A VALUABLE FARM on the east bank of the Mataura River, Southland, containing 516 acres, more or less, 300 acres of which is well drained river-flat. The balance is rich terrace land, having 80 acres of bush thereon. It is fenced, and subdivided into ten paddocks, which are chiefly surface-sown with English grass and clovers. Buildings consist of two Dwellings, Stable, Stockyard, &c. The property is situated about 10 miles from Edendale railway-station, and is near to the proposed route of the Seward Bush Railway. For terms and full particulars, Apply to — CARSWELL, WHITE, & CO., 5d Invercargill. THIOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY, Tl&e JEs&sttooiaa's&e I&ubi stml Freehold, With Stock and Implements, situate at Crown Terrace, near Arrowtown. The run contains 16,000 acres of excellent grazing country, quite safe in all seasons, and at present carrying 6000 sheep. The homestead consists of 45 acres of good arable land, which can be converted into freehold within five months time, at £1 per acre ; and upon it are an eight-roomed dwelling, woolshed, and other buildings. The freehold adjoins the above, and is a nice compact block of 696 acres of the best agricultural land in the district, completely fenced and well subdivided. There are 300 acres under cultivation— lso acres being in turnips, and 15 acres in oats. Improvements on it are — stabling, water-power, chaff-cutter, men's hut, smithy, &c. The shtep are merinos — a good lot — in good condition, and can be sold with the property if desired. The horses and agricultural implements used in connection with the property can also be included in the sale. Satisfactory terms can be arranged. Apply to the Proprietor, A. H. Moreisby, on the ground ; J. O. M'Ardell, Invercargill ; New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co. (Limited) Dunedin. 5d BOSS' BAGPIPE MUSIC (revised edition) beautifully bound. No Piper should be without this work. CHAS. BEGG and CO., 210 21 Princes street. Dunediu. A Merry Christmas. • ON RECEIPT OF TWO POUNDS the Undersigned will carefully pack and deliver, free on rail at Dunedin, one case containing — 2 bottles Whisky, I bottle Brandy, 4 bottles English Ale and Porter, 1 bottle Ginger Wine, 1 bottle Raspberry Vinegar, 61b Raisins, 61b Currants, lib Peel, 21b Nuts, 41b Mixed Biscuitb, 6 packets Spice, and 1 bottle Port Wine — all of the best. J3J>. € O M It 8 JE, VICTORIA STORE. Corner King and Howe streets, Dunedin. 5d CII E A R» TIMBER ! ! THE MORTON MAINS FREEHOLD ESTATE COMPANY'S STEAM, SAW. AND PLANING MILLS, OTERAMIKA. The nearest Sawmill Siding in Southland to Dunedin, consequent saving in freight. NATIVE TIMBERS, Rough and Dressed. MOULDINGS of all kinds PICKETS, POSTS, RAILS, &o. At Lowest Prices. Address — MANAGES, Edendale Sawmills, 5d Oteramika (Southland). WRITE to MISSES BROWNLIE, Dunedin, tor Patterns ot Ladies' Dresses, Is 8d; Jackets, Is 2d; Children's Dresses, Is. OR for Prices ot Baby Linen (enclosing stamp) Largest selection and best aI ue in the Colony. Terms cash 250 Fresh Turnip Seecl§. BY the Timaru, Marlborougb. and Orari we have just to hand fresh Turnip Seeds, comprising : — Aberdeen Purple and Greentop Golden Yellow, Waite's Eclipse. &c. Pomeranian White Globe, Lincolnshire Red Globe and Green Globe, Devonshire Greystoue. &c. Champion, Skirving, Greentop, Purpletop, Webb's Imperial Bangholm, East Lothian, and other Swedes. 400-Gallon Iron Seed Tanks for sale cheap. SEED MERCHANTS, 23n Dunedin. T ITTLE DUST PAN, 45 George street, -fl^J Dunedin, Great Emporium of Novelties, aud Cheapest House in New Zealand. gp< REATLY OVERSTOCKED ! We are x3T offering special value in Table and Dessert Cutlery, Britannia Metal Goods, &c. NSPECTION INVITED ! Large aud Wonderf ul Selection of Toys aud Fancy Goods, China, Glass Furniture, Ironmongery, &c. JUST LANDED! Hnmlsome Selection of Albmnb, Plush Frames and Brackets, Japanese Goods, Cricket Materials, &c. QPECIAL ATTENTION paid to Country K3 orders. Liberal Discount to Schools and Picnic Parties. J. COTTRELL and SON,, Proprietors. 5d