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Manawatu Herald, Volume XXXI, Issue 465, 10 August 1909, Page 3

MANAWATU COUNTY COUNCIL. will be received at the A County Offices, Sanson, up till noon on Wednesday, the nth August, 1909, for Contract No. 76, Construction of 108 chains of drain near the Foxton Heads. Plans and specifications may be seen at the County Offices, Sanson, and at the Herald Office, Foxton. The roadman at Himatangi will show intending contractors over the work on Monday, the 9th August, leaving Foxton on arrival of the tram at 12 noon. A. K. DREW, County Clerk. Sanson, sth August, 1909. uTa’odT MANAWATU LODGE, No. 73FIRST ANNUAL PLAIN & FANCY DRESS BALL. To be held in the Public Hall, Foxton, on TUESDAY, AUGUST 17th, 1909. Dancing to commence at 8 p.m. One Guinea will be awarded to the Lady wearing the best Fancy Dress. Tickets: Gents, 5s ; Ladies, free. P. T. ROBINSON, Secretary. w E have a buyer for a small farm of from 20 to 30 acres suitable for bee farming, must be dry.— Fowler & Gordon, Estate Agents, Main Street. LOST — Yesterday, three £1 notes. Finder rewarded on returning same to this office. LOST —Gold brooch, chain, key seal pendant between Methodist Church and Coley Street. Reward on returning same to Herald Office. IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE. On the premises Park Street, Foxton. On WEDNESDAY, AUGUST n, At 1 p.m. sharp. MOUNSEY & CO., have beeu favoured with instructions from Oliver Austin, Esq. (who is leaving for Auckland), to sell as above, the whole of his superior household furniture and effects : Piano, Horses, Dog Cart, etc. Comprising in part—new piano (by Mattag)cost 60 guineas, 2 mirror wardrobes, 2 duchess chests, 2 marble top wash stands, 1 double b.r. bedstead, 1 % ditto,, Chesterfield and 2 divan chairs in saddle bag, very fine mirror and carved side board, ditto book case, Scotch chest of drawers, Rattan settee, couch, 2

tables, dresser, 2 fancy tables, 12 stamped chairs, settee and two occasional chairs in figured plush, 3 bicycles, heavy inlaid linoleums, letter-press, dog cart, 2 gents saddles, set harness. Bay mare Bonny Boon, by Lord Roslyn, dam Santa Catarina, in foal to Strowan. 1 bay mare, by Worry, dam Veracity, in foal to Strowan Reliable trap mare in foal to Strowan, 1 quiet bay mare, 1 chestnut filly (handled), 1 draught mare in foal to Semaphore, 1 chestnut gelding, aged, quiet for lady; and a host of other articles far too numerous to particularise. Also—Mr Austin’s 6-roomed house at the <Foxton Sanatorium, 2 ranges, bedstead, etc. Long lease at rent of 10s per annum. 1 phaeton and set of harness, 2 mangles, x wringer, 1 lawn mower, 2 sidesaddles, 1 66ft length of inch rubber hosing with couplings (new)

HIMATANGI STOCK SALE. MONDAY, i6th AUGUST. IVTEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY CO. i LTD., will sell as follows: — 20 mixed cattle 180 fat and forward wethers 200 turnip fed hoggets i‘3 2-yr steers 3 springing cows

THE NEW FIRM. a. P. WALKER, Main Street, Foxton. (Late of the Avenue.) THE lowest possible prices con sistent with good quality all the year round. Make the most of your money by a visit to this progressive store. SUITS TO MEASURE A speciality. A choice selection of Drapery, Clothing and Boots. NOTICE. NOW that I have again started a Butchery business, I wish to draw your attention that my Slaughter House and Premises are always open for public inspection. O. T. WOODROOFE, THE UP-TO-DATE BUTCHER. Best of meat at lowest possible * prices Motto: i Cleanliness. Cheapness, Civility.