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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5240, 9 January 1878, Page 3

Meetings REGATTA. The WORKING COMMITTEE will meet at the Pier Hotel onWEDNESDAY EVENING NEXT, the 9th inst., at 8 o’clock, for the purpose of arranging a Programme and other details. OH AS. H. ELLABY, Secretary. Race Meetings ARTON-RANGITIKEI ST. LEGEE, JANUARY, 1880, Of 100 sovs., added to a sweepstake of 10 Bovs, each, for three-year-olds—colts, Sst. lOlbs.; fillies and geldings, Bst. 71bs. 1 2 sovs. on nomination, 3 sovs. on general entry-day for January meeting, 1880, and 5 sovs at the post ; 1 mile 6 furlongs 132 yards. Nominations to be made to the Secretary, at Marton, by 7 p.m. on 12th January, 1878. W. G. WATT, Hon. Secretary. Public Notices NOTICE to defaulting Ratepayers of the Wellington Highway District, —That after the 14th INST, the Collectors have been instructed to take proceedings for the recovery of old rates.that may then remain unpaid in that district. By order of the'Board. HENRY ASHTON, Clerk, &c. CITY COUNCIL. CITY SURVEYORSHIP. All or any of those gentlemen who applied for the office of City Surveyor prior to the 20th inst. may have their applications returned, or allow them to remain in answer to the advertisement for City Engineership now advertised in the various papers. By order. WM. HESTER, Town Clerk. December 28, 1877. CITY COUNCIL. CITY ENGINEERSHIP. The Council is desirous of securing the services of a thoroughly competent Chief Engineer for the city, who shall, in addition to the ordinary duties of that office, have the control of all the public works of the Corporation—Drainage, Waterworks, Wharf, &c. The Council invites application for the same. " The salary is fixed at £BOO per annum. The person appointed will be expected to take office on the Ist day of March next. Further particulars may be obtained on applying at the Town Clerk’s office. Applications (sealed, and marked outside “For City Engineership,” and accompanied with testimonials) must be sent in, addressed to the Mayor and members of the City Council, not later than 5 p.m. of the afternoon of FRIDAY, the Ist day of FEBRUARY NEXT. By order. WM. HESTER, Town Clerk. December 28, 1877. Syy"ELLINGrON WATERWORKS NOTICE TO CONSUMERS. The MAINS, after this notice, will be be CHARGED at EIGHT O’CLOCK in EVENING, and the Water SHUT OFF at EIGHT O’CLOCK in the MORNING. ConBurners are recommended to store at least twelve hours’ supply. By order. N. MARCHANT, Engineer. WATERWORKS. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on and after THIS DATE, consumers Wasting water or using it for purposes other than “ domestic,” will be proceeded against as the law directs. NICHOLAS MARCHANT, Engineer. Custom House-quay, October 29. ELLINGTON AND MASTERTON RAILWAY. Messrs. CASELBERG’S Waggons leave the Upper Hutt Station twice a week for Mastertan and Greytown. All goods for the above places received by THOS. W. PILCHER, Agent. HE STEAM UP AGAIN.—Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths are open again for ladies and gentlemen at Professor Augustus’, Hairdresser, Lambton-quay, Wellington. Properties for Sale HAS. POWNALL & CO., Grey-street, are instructed to dispose of the following desirable town properties - TheLeaseforSO years of that valuable Corner Section, fronting to Molesworth-street 66ft., and Hill-street 132 ft., with the option of purchasing the freehold allotment adjoining same, fronting to Hill-street 32ft. Overlooking the House of Assembly, and commanding from its elevated position most extensive views, this moat salubrious site, onparralleled for building purposes, is rao.e particularly adapted for the erection of a hotel of a superior class. Such an establishment, from its unequalled position, if replete v ilh the necessary accommodation to meet the urgent demand for it from members of both Houses of the Legislature, and the ever-increasing influx of visitors to this city, would be guaranteed a very influential support, while the frontage to the important traffic of Molesworth-street would secure a' large and independent bar custom. For an investment of this class such an opportunity is deserving of the attention of practical capitalists. The Lease for 37 years of one of the best Building Sites now offering in this city for business purposes—that corner section to Waring Taylor-stieet and Lambton-quay, adjoining the Theatre Royal. KIWITEA BLOCK, SANDON. Good opportunity. :To be leased for a term of years, 206 acres of first-class bush laud, facing the Kimbolton-road, with a purchasing clause at present value. SANDON. ! For sale.—A first-class freehold farm, consisting of 200 acres of very superior arable land in high cultivation, close to the township, with a capital 8-roomed house, dai.-y, and all outbuildings necessary fora complete establishment. Can be recommended as one of the v ry best farms obtainable in this flourishing district. A steam flour-mill is how in course of erection in the immediate vicinity, and the railway to Foxton, when completed, will much enhance its value. Terras very moderate. OH AS. POWNALL & GO., . Grey-street. SEVERAL blocks of Native Lands have been placed in the hands of the undersigned for sale, and he is prepared to negotiate for the same with persons desiring to invest money. JAMES MAOKAY, Star Chambers. ITIOR SALE—GOOD SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, with outbuildings, &c., standing in about an ACRE OP LAND pertaining thereto, substantially fenced in. This property is we l situate in Majoribnnksstreet, the tenement being in first-claes condition, with water.laid on and every convenience. Immediate possession can be given. For price and terms of payment, apply to BECK & TONES.