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Colonist, Volume III, Issue 225, 16 December 1859, Page 2

"P OR LONDON DIRECT.—To sail, on i- 15th January, 1860, from Lyttelton, Canterbury, the well-known Al ship CASHMERE, 640 tons register, John Byron, commander. To sail on Ist February, 1860, from Lyttelton, Canterbury, the well-known Al ship ZEAL ANDIA, 1031 tons register, John Foster, commander. The^c. fine vessels were built expressly for the New Zealand trade and have superior accomodation with every comfort for chief cabin, second, and third class passengers. For particulars, apply to ; 32 NASH AND SCAIFEi MESSRS. N. EDWARDS AND CO. have been instructed by Messrs. Robert Aitkbk and. Thojias Roach, to sell by auction on SATURDAY next, the 17th instant, at their Warehouse. Trafalgar-street, at One o'clock precisely, A Cow in Calf. One pair Working Bullocks. 70 Bushels Oats, and A lot of Men's Clothing, consisting of Coats, Trowsen?, Waistcoats, in suits, &c, &c, &c, * Without, reserve. Terms, cash. Nelson, December 13. 729. ¥fE"sSRSrs7"EbWARDS AND m lvJl. lujye been instructed by the Commissioners of Native Reserves to offer for sale by public auction, at their Warehouse, Trafalgar-street, on Thursday, 22nd instant, LEASES for 21 years of TOWN ACRES, Nos. 265, 2G7, 284, formerly occupied by the late Thomas Gaukroger, divided into acre lots. Each lot will be offered at an upset price, and leases granted to the highest bidder. For further parieulars apply afc th c Office of the Commissioners of Native Reserves. Nelson, December 18,1859. ■ 730 THE VALUABLE ESTATE OF ALLINGTON. "MESSRS. N. EDWARDS AND CO. i-*-8*- have received instructions from Mr. Wm. Jonks to offer for sale by private contract, that very valuable PROPERTY named "ALLINGTON," at Waimea East; together with the growing Crops thereon, Bullocks, Ploughs, Harrows, and Farming Implements complete. This valuable Estate of 243 Acres, all fenced in and in astute of high cultivation, will be sold (if required) in two lots, namely:— Lot 1. Containing 143 acres, of which 43 acres are hush land. Upon this lot is the house and farm buildings, bavn, stable, &c., &c. Lot 2. On the north side of the Waimea-road, containing 150 acres of the best land on the plain. Payment in sheep could be negotiated. For length of terms for payment (if in cash), and other particular?, apply to. N. EDWARDS AND CO., Nelson, December 13,1559 931. ""MESSRS. NASH AND SCAIFE have J.IJL received instructions from the Venerable Archdeacon Paul, to sell by auction, at the Parsonage, on WEDNESDAY, the 28th December, instant, at Eleven o'clock, — The useful HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, Kitchen Utensils, Bedroom Furniture, Linen, Blankets, &c., &c, Piano, by Broadwood and Sons, Pump and 15 feet Piping, and various articles too numerous to enumerate. The Venerable Archdeacon Paul and family beingabout to nrocecd to England, the whole will be sold without reserve. 735 NELSON TOWN PUBLIC SCHOOLS. THE ANNUAL EXAMINATION of ■Ja- the PUPILS will take place as follows-:— The Girls' school, at the School-room, in Selwyhr street, on TUESDAY, 20th December, at Ten o'clock The Boys' School at the school-room, in Bridgestreet, on'WEDNESDAY, 21st December, at Ten: o'clock. The PRIZES will be distributed on THURSDAY, 22nd December, at Ten o'clock. By order of the Committee, LLEWELLEff NASH, 733 Honorary Secretary. NELSON COLLEGE. THE ANNUAL PUBLIC EXAMINA- * TJ ON of the PU PILS and the DISTRIBUTION of PRIZES will take place at the School-room, on Saturday (TO-MORROW), the 17th instant, to corn* mence at Eleven o'clock. The Parents and Friends are invited to attend. By order of the Council of.Governors, A. G. JENKINS, Secretary. December 13,1855. '728 ifejOTICE. —The undersigned begs respect- -^ fully to inform the Public that from this date his STORES at Collingwood, Wairau, and Nelson, will fee carried on under the style or firm of JOHN SYMONS and CO. JOHN SYMONS. Nelson, Ist October, 1850. 470 TRAFALGAR-STREET CULVERT.— -*- In consequence of an ALTERATION in the PLAN of the proposed Trafalgar-street- Culvert, the time for receiving TENDERS has been EXTENDED to Four o'clock, p.m., of THURSDAY next, December 22. By order of the Board, J. L. BAILEY, ' Secretary. Board of Works Office, Nelson, December 15,1859. 736 JUST RECEIVED, PER ROXANA. -DINE NEW CHRISTMAS FRUITS, Jl? consisting of the Finest Pudding Raisins, Currants, Muscatels, Sultana Raisins, Figs, Prunes, Almoads, Walnuts, and Barcelona Nuts On sale at ~ . JOHN SYMONS AND C.O'g STOKES. Cfil HPI-IE NELSON MECHANICS' CLuS -*- will meet for practice on TUESDAYS and: THURSDAYS, at Two o'clock, p.m., in the pad-:; .ock adjoining the Cricket Ground, Toi-toi Valley. ,; iofemmeitt Jtatttes/Yy .: : NOTICE OF TENDERS. TENDERS in DUPLICATE will be received JL at this Office,- until Noon, on the 19 th instant, for parties willing to CONTRACT to perform the un■dernamed services for 12 months, from Ist of January, 1860. or for such longer period as the Postmaster '.-•eneral may deem necessary. ; To convey Mails twice a month between Nelson and the Province of Marlborough, calling at Hillenden, Waihopai, Beaver, and Awatere, remaining three clear days at the latter place. The mails to leave the Post office, Nelson, on the 3rd and 17th'of .each.month', at Two o'clock, p,m... To convey mails.op. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays between #elson and Richmond; and on Tuesdays and Saturdays between Nelson. Waimea West, Spring /3rove, and Wakefield. The Mails to be..deiivei;# at the Post Office," Nelson (unless prevented ,py floods on the river), by 11 o'clock, a.m.,.and to Retaken from .thence at 2 p.m. ■ ■ - The Postmaster to have the power in .case •of nonfulfilment-of contract, to .forward the mails at' the expense of the contractor. • . ■ . • •. :,.' Security for the due performance of the services will be required, and the lowest Tender (if approved)v^yiU be accepted. . ''- By order of the Postmaster General, ..-":--,' .' B. WALMSLBY f ■ • ■Chief Postmaster oHhe Province. ■"'• Post Office,. Nelson, Ist Decembeiylßs9; " ":.■'. ; ■' 688.