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AUCTIONS. "W. E. SIMES AND CO. TV- E. SIMES AND CO., * AUCTIONEERS AND ESTATE AGEXTS, LICENSED LAXD BROKERS, U4-14G HEREFORD STREET. FOIi PRIVATE SALE. FINE SUMXER HOMESTEAD X KNOWN AS "W A H 1 - R U R U." llarely docs such a line property a« this conic- into the market, ar.d it gives us frca'. pleasure to Eubmii tlie particulars lor to:isiieraticn oi any prospective buyers. WAHI-RURU is historic i:i its past a;sr:c:atior.s. The redttone portion is the first original building :u .Sumner, ar.d was occupied by r.o;abl--men oi the province of Canterbury in the early days—oi recent years a new wooden port:on has been built, comprising l> line rooms with ail modern ofLces and conveiaencti=, nuking, with the lt-dstone portiot, practically a iO-roouie-i uwuilmg. WAHI-RURU nestles amidst the iir.est garden in Sumner. For the past 10 years until quite recently it has bien the sole hobby oi a gentleman and his gardener, iu:d tho product of their labour is y, charming garden well stocked with shrubs, ilo-.vers, aud laid out in pretty lawns and wuiks; pa.ill house, glas3liouso (heated), fino well-btaring orcliard of plums, apricots, peaches, apples, ar.d pears. A factor to be considered, 100, is tho cj:upactnesj oi the garden and tho east: ar.d minimum of expense required to keep it m order. The area ia not .arge —about 11 ucrcs—and any ordinary enthusiast, with u lair amount ol leisure could keep me garden lu order. WAIII-RURU is the most delightful spot in Sumner to iive, cool in summer, warm in winter, beautifully sheltered from ail the winds, and only about 10 minutes Irom tho beach. WAIII-RURU is now being offered for absolute sale irrespective of cott. It can be purchased with either nearly 1£ acrca, which includes the dwelling ar.d all the garden portion, or with any quantity of land up to 5i acres. The price of £1650 lor the house and 1J acres is probably less than wbat the garden alone lias cost. We should be pleased to quote lor any portion nccording lo a purchaser's requirements. We aro prepared to give any reasonable terms. PHOTOS OF WAHI-RURU and full details will be supp.icd on application ; or, better still, call und let us u»o\v you this delightful home. W. E. SIMES and CO., Sole Agents, 14G Hereford street. A SUPERIOR BUNGALOW, IX THE BEST PART OF S.fREiTDON. Ponn-A MODERN AXD UP-TO-DATE BUNGALOW of PRACTICALLY U ROOMS (includes kitcheu-scul.ery), built about 3 years ago by a first-class builder, and guarunteeci in every respectIt's a pretty design, and has many unique features about. Tfio dining-room has a rues sideboard built in, the front bedroom wardrobes, and lavatory basin with h. and c. service. Electric light is all through fLo house, and there is every modern convenience to make work a pleasure. A lovely view of tho Cashmere Hills is obtained, and tho situation is one of the healthiest i.bout Christchurch, being about 25 feet higher than Cathedral square. A full J-acre section goes with the house; or, if desired, another 7 acres adjoining couid bo purchased, liood Terms can be arranged. W. .E, SIMES and CO. GOOD PROPOSITIONS ON THE HILLS. -f7Rn —NEW up-to-date 5-roomed Bun- • O\J galow, with every convenience; i-acro of land. £1100—BUNGALOW of G rooms and all conveniences; 2J acres of land, long frontage; great prospective value. £4500—A Glorious Gentleman's Home of 12 rooms, most up-to-date in every respect, nestling amidst a boautilul garden of 3 acroj of lovely shrubs, fruit trees, etc. Can bo purchased with 1 acre at £2500. £1100 —A charming, up-to-date Bungalow of 7 rooms, fitted throughout in the most convenient manner possible; i-acre of land. £1350—A fino Bungalow of practically 8 rooms, lovely position on the tramline, nice garden, i-acre. £850—A pretty little Bungalow of 5 rooms, and nearly i-acre of land, practically all level. If you want to buy on tho Hills, lei us know your requirements and we will send particulars of suitable properties. W. E. SiMES and CO. 1342 NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY COMPANY OK N.Z., LTD. LAND SALE. RANGIORA SALEYARDS, LAND ROOM. TUESDAY, MARCH 2Gth, at 2 p.m.

The national mortgage and AGENCY CO. OF N.Z., LTD., have received instructions from the Trustees of the late GEORGE IRONSIDE, to SELL, at the above time and place, the following handysized and conveniently-situated PROi J E.ttTIES:— No. 1. FREEHOLD, containing 181 Acres 1 Rood 13 Perches, situated in the Mairaki Survey District, divided into four paddocks, all watered; 40 acres Turnip and ltupe. JNo buildings. No. 2. LEASEHOLD, containing 3'iii Acrcs 3 Roods 33 Perches; 20 acrcs in groen feed, about 40 acres in Turnip and Rape. Goodwill of this property, situated iu the Mairaki Sur"vey District. Lease lias seven years to run from Ist July, 1914. Rental, £31l> 19s id per annum (say, £1 per acre). Divided into 13 paddocks. Buildings consist of 7-roomcd House, all conveniences, dairy, stable (7 stalls), granary and shearing shed combined, implement shed, large loft, trap or motor shed, cowbyre, toolhouse, chaffhouso, men's whare (with iireplacc), blacksmith's shop, etc. AUCTIONEERS' NOTE.—The abovo Properties are Bituatetl in close proximity (about 3J miles) from Horrelville Railway Station. The land has been carefully farmed, and is in the very best of heart. Full particulars at time of sale, or from the Auctioneers. NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF N.Z., LTD., 2509 Christchurch or Rangiora. fl. B. SORENSEN. 11. B. SORENSEN. THIS DAY, THURSDAY, MARCH 21st, ealo 11 o'clock. HB. SORENSEN will hold his usual • Weekly Clearing Sale at the Yards, Lichfield street, SPECIAL ENTRIES including—Line First-class Floorings, 4J x 5, C£ x J, 250 Sheets of Roofing Iron, 5, 6, 7, Bfts, 1 Range, 1 Tiled Register Grate, 1 18-gal. Copper, 1 Engineer's Lathe, sft bed, with overhead gear, 1 Fulton 3i h.p. Marine Motor Engine, with all fittings complete, 1 2-li.p. do., 4 Propeller Screws, 2 Cases Paint, u Tins Glue, 2 Whisky Jars in wicker, 1 Set Wire Shutters, 1 Hand-cart, 1 Windmill Pump, 20 Lengths L.E. Ridging, 1 Sewing Machine, Grindstone, 1 Acetylene Gas Plant and Generator, 1 Stack Cover 18 x 21, 20 Bicycle Tubes, 1 45 Alfa Laval Cream Separator, sold subject to trial and guarantee, 2000 Tea Packets, 1 Wardrobe, 2 Sets Steps, Hosts of Sundries. 100 eks Excellent Fowl Wheat, 250 bushG of Dun and Garton Oats, 20 cases Mildura Sultanas (each 561b), 2 Tons Flour v in 25 and 501b bags. H. SORENSEN, Auctioneer. DALGETY AND CO., LTD. F A M FAIR. FRIDAY, 22nd MARCH. WE shall offer, account MR C. H. ENSOR, Whiterock, 2 SPECIAL STUD CORBIE DALE RAMS: — i__Xwo-shear Ram, Champion at Ashburton, and winner of the Stringfellow Memorial Challenge Cup. 2f„ o Two-shear Ram, prize-taker. Christchurch. 2531 DALGETY and CO., LIMITED. BALCAIRN AND LEITHFIELD. i MOTOR will meet Mornin S Tr " in3 A Balcairn, arriving from North and South and can meet Evening Trams as required by wire or letter^o 1