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Lyttelton Times, Volume XI, Issue 661, 9 March 1859, Page 3

FOR SALE, SMALL F A KM. mriE Goodwill of a Leave of 20 Acres of JL Lnnd ndjoining; the Papanui Church. The gumml is fenced and under cultivation, Ti'iins advantageous and pike moderate; Apply to CLAUDE OLLIVIER. CVhel Street. ~~ HOBSB TAMING. ~" W THOMAS lias arrived in LytteJtou • from Sydney for.the purpose of teaching : the art of horse taming and breaking, should sutftV cient inducement offer. For particulars, apply to VV. THOMAS, At Mrs. Card's Boarding Establishment, Norwich Quay, Lyttelton. "CHRIST'S COLLKGE, CANTERBURY,"* SOMES SCHOLARSHIPS; AN -ELECTION of TWO SCHOLARS will take place on FRIDAY, ths | 25th March, 1859. The first scholarship, value £48 per anntrrn, is tenable for four years j the second £40 per annum* for three years, to be raised to £60 and £50 per annum respectively, if the scholar shall pas^a 9atis« factory examination at the end of each year. All members of the United Church of England and Ireland, or of any church in communion therewith, who shall have attained their fifteenth, and not exceeded their eighteenth year, are eligible; preference, however, to be given, csateris paribns, to tha kindred of Maria Somes, or of her late husband, Joseph Somes.. Candidates must apply not later than SATTJR-? DAY, the 19th March, by letter addressed to the Warden and Fellows, accompanied by certificates of age and good moral character; and in the case of candidates claiming the privilege of Founder's kin, by satisfactory proof of consanguinity. They must attend at the College at 10 a.m., on MONDAY, the 21st MARCH, when such as shall pass a satisfactory preliminary examination in the Church Catechism, Scripture History, History of. England, Grammar, Geography, and Arithmetic, -shall be farther examined—l. In Latin and Greek Grammar, and in two or more of the Latin and Greek authors, most commonly read in Schools. 11. In Algebra, Euclid, Trigonomptry, and the elements of Phys'cal Science, 111. In History, Ancient and Modern, the History of the Church, Physical Geography, and one or more modern languages. Marked proficiency in any one of the three branches specified, will be rated higher than a superficial knowledge of a greater number of subjects. The scholars are required to reside, except under special dispensation, within the precincts of the College during the College'terms. Further particulars may be learnt by applying, personally or by letter, to the undersigned. ' HENRY JACOBS/ Sub-Warden. Christ's College, March 8,1859. FREEHOLD LAND ' FOR SALE BY AUCTION, . NEAR THE HEATHCOTE FERRY. MR. ALPORT lias received, instructions , from James Townsend, Esq., to sell by Public Auction, at the Heathcote Arms, on WEDNESDAY, the 9th MARCH, several allotments of land, situated as above, and comprising deep water frontages to the river Heathcote, frontages to the Bridle-path, and plots adapted for market'- gardening Or dairy farming. The increasing value of the property about to be offered must be apparent to every one acquainted with the situation, more especially as being adja-•-cpnt..J.o r J,hfl:;:sVonftseTi^ and Christchurch, which will renaer-'avaiiawo--a.. markets of both towns, thus affording small purchasers a most desirable opportunity for safe and advantageous investment. : ■ Plans of the property can be seen at the Heathcote Arms, or at the Office of the Auctioneer, Lyttelton. Liberal terms will be offered to intending purchasers. "• Lyttelton, Feb., 25, 1859. PRELIMIN ARY NOTICE. G R E A T S A L E BY AUCTION. Ex Dart on Arrival. - MR. ALPORT has received instructions from Messrs. J. Davis & Co., to announce that they have shipped' by the above vessel a general assortment of merchandise, including Drapery, Clothing, &c, expressly selected for the forthcoming season. The above vessel may be hourly expected from Sydney. Lyttelton, 25th February, 1859. RANGIORA. SALE OF FURNITURE, FARMING IMPLEMENTS, CROPS, &c. TO be SOLD b? AUCTION, at WOODSIDE, RANGIORA, on TUESDAY, 22nd MARCH, the Household Furniture, Dairy Utensils, Farming Implements, Gig Harness, Saddles and SideSaddle ; AlsOj •A small quantity of Standing Crops of Potatoes, Swedes and Mangold Wurtzell, and some Thoroughbred Durham Calves and Yearlings, and other Cattle, the property of MR. J. HAMILTON WARD. Sale at 12 o'clock -precisely-. JAMES WYLDE, Auctioneer. RANGIORA. TO BE SOLD, Q/f ACRES of LAND, with 21 chains £^b frontage to a main road, and bounded for v distance of 30 chains by a due stream of water. Terms easy.—Title—Crown Grants. Apply to Ms. WYLDE, _ .'...' . Kaiapoi. SATURDAY, MARCH 12. SAD 1) L E S AND H A R NESS. MR. CLAUDE M. OLLIVIER will st-11 by Public Auction at the auction rooms on SATURDAY, MARCH 1.2, Gentlemen's be&t hogskin ssiddlos Ladies' best do. do. .• Single and doullt* bridles Martingales- aud breast plates Also, 2 sets superior cart and-* lending harness 2 hhds. Hennosey's pule bnituly. Sale at 1 o'clock. KAIAP.UI. 'TO BE SOLD, 10 acres of LAND,- on the ,!■ Island, fenced and cultivated, with a small house thereon; al*o, the standing1 crops if desired. This land is well situated, being at the junction of two main roads, and is of the best quality. Apply to JAMES WYI.ttK. K.-iiapoi.. _ „ \