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New Zealand Times, Volume XXIX, Issue 4269, 25 November 1874, Page 3

Bazaar. &cCatholic picnic and bazaar will be held at the UPPER HUTT, on the 26. th of December (BOXING-DAY), to increase the funds for the New Church being built. Contributions towards the Bazaar will be gratefully received by the following ladies : Wellington : Mrs. Sharp, Mrs. O’Shea, Mrs. Pagou. Hdtt : Mrs. Clifford, Mrs. Cudby, Mrs. Rush, Mrs. G. Knight. Upper Hdtt : Mias M. Wilson, Miss E. Cudby Mrs. Dowling Education ' c. Education board or the province OF WELLINGTON. NOTICE to ratepayers. The EDUCATION RATE for the year commencing Ist July, 1874, having been this day struck, is now payable, and the RATE BOOK will be open for inspection at the Cilice of the Board during Office hours for one month from date. Copies of the assessment for the various Educational Districts may be seen on application to the district collectors. By order of the Board, CHARLES C. GRAHAM, Secretary. Wellington, 23rd November, 1874. APPLICATIONS for the combined offices of Secretary and Inspector to the Central Board of Education in the Province of Westland will be received until Ist January, 1875. .. Salary, £4OO per annum, and actual travelling expenses. Applications to be addressed to the Chairman of the Central Board of Education, Hokitika,' Westland. By order, ROBT. N. EYTON, Acting Secretary. For sale or to letA N D FOR SALE. Several ALLOTMENTS, Clyde Quay and Sussex Square 14 ALLOTMENTS off Tory Street. Terms easy. S. PARKES, Land and House Agent. mOWN ACRE FOR SALE in ORIENTAL X BAY. Town Acre No. 419, having a double frontage to Oriental Bay and Hay Street, and adjoining the properties of J. E. Fitzgerald, Esq,, and H. J. Masters, Esq. The Section is situated in one of the most salubrious and rising portions of the City, being well sheltered from the south-east winds, and is admirably adapted for a gentleman’s villa residence. Title, Crown Grant. For particulars, apply to J. M. TAYLOR, Land and Commission Agent. jg\Oß SALE Sheep Station, Wairarapa—2soo acres, freehold, with substantial residence and outbuildings ; land fenced and subdivided 2 sections in Karori of 5 acres each, fenced 380 acres of agricultural land in the Wairarapa 7000 acres of pastoral land, situated in one of the most rising districts in this Province, together with stock and improvements Several town acres and sections in this City. J. M. TAYLOR, Land and Commission Agent. J A N~D FOR SALE, Freehold Allotments on Kent Terrace. S. CARROLL, Licensed Broker under Land Transfer Act. Land and Commission Agent. g. HE E P RUN FOR SAL E. EIGHT THOUSAND ACRES. Apply to EDWIN MEREDITH, Whareama. OXL E Y HALL ESTATE. Good paddocks for horses Cottages to lot Abo, Allotments on building leases A stone quarry opened, can be arranged for on favorable terms. Apply on premises, Kaiwarra. FOR SALE, PRIVATELY.—That valuable Line of Coaches running between Wellington and Porirua. Apply to SAMUEL PROSSER, Crown and Anchor. SHEEP FOR SALE 60 pure-bred ram lambs 50 three-quarter bred maiden ewes 75 three-quarter bred full-mouthed ewes Depasturing at Highland Park, near Wellington. Wellington, W. B. RHODES. November 25, 1874. Music. Opposite Bank of New Zealand. jy W. I. CARVER Music Master, Piano and Harmonium Tuner, Lambton Quay. Singing lessons given privately or in class ; also lessons on the Piano and Harmonium. Terms on application. Musical Instruments Repaired, &o. School requisites, same as at Mr Bowden’s Depot, always on hand at similar prices. Country tunings attended to. Bank of New Zealand opposite. Mrs. b l a c ; TEACHER 01? PIANOFORTE AND SINGING, Ghuznee Street. MR. W. RAYMOND, TEACHER OF MUSIC, Toby Street, near Vivian street. Terms on application. Hotels. PORTSMAN’S ARMS H XCANAB. Under the Distinguished Patronage of His Excellency Sir James Fergusson and suite. Conversation on Paikakariki Hill between two travellers —old acquaintances : “ Hullo, Boss, where have you put in the night?’’ “Why, at Waikanae. X always manage to make a stage there if possible.” “Is it a good house?” —“Not a better on the Coast for cleanliness, civility, and the best of everything to eat and drink.” “ But how was your horse looked after ?” —“ First class ; as much as he could stuff into him, and a dry clean bed.” “ I always fancied a fellow would have the miserables in such a lonely spot ; why, I’m told there is no one to speak to ?" —“ Don’t you believe it ; you put in an hour or two with Jim Erskine or old Tom Wilson, and I’ll guarantee they'll keep you alive.” “Old whaling yarns, X suppose?”—“You bet, and good ones too, of forty yearn ago.” “ Can you cross from there to Kapiti 1 — “Yes, Jim keeps a number of good boats, and will cross you any time in fair weather,” “ Any shooting ?”—“ Any amount.” “By Jove ! I’ll put in a week there.”—“ Do, you won’t regret it.” “ Well, so long.”