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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXIII, Issue 5536, 24 December 1878, Page 3

- Meetings, «e. Lfl-R. HENRY yARLEY'S SERVICES. Mr. Vabley will continue the subject, " Thh Eobd's Skcond Comiko," at the Athenraum Hall, THIS (TUESDAY) EVENING, at 7.30., speaking specially on the Jewish nation and the signs of the times in relation to the Lord's coming. On CHRISTMAS EVENING Mr. Varlty will deliver an address, the" Bubject being " Lambd vox Liie." 0.F., WELLINGTON DISTRICT. The Officers and Members of Courts in the above District are hereby summoned to attend at the District Chambers, Overton's Foresters' Arms (late Valentine's), on THURSDAY NEXT (BOXING DAY), at 9 a.m. sharp, to form the annual prooession to the Sports at the Basin Reserve. Br order. ,■ J. T. BO VIS, District Secretary.

Education ■ENGLISH HIGH SCHOOL, The Avenue, Abel Smith-stbebt, Wellington—Established 1873. Principal : REV. T. PORRITT, St. Cuthbert's Training College, Durham, Assisted by a Competent Staff of RESIDENT AND VISITING MASTERS. Tie First Quarter, 1879, will cc " ON 20th JANUARY. Pupils attending the English High School are oarefully and thoroughly instructed in all subjects necessary for the Desk and Counting House, and prepared for the Civil Service and other competitive examinations. Vacancies foe Three Boabdbrs. Prospectus on application. "IGHER EDUCATION. ~~MFv. JOHN GAMMELL, 8.A., (London University), will reopen his School on WEDNESDAY, January 15th, at his residence on THE TERKAOE. • HODBS 01? ATTENDANCE : Morning ... 9.30 to 12.30. Afternoon 2 to 3.30. The year is divided into thrae term?, and the fee for each term is— For pupils above 12 years ... ... 6 gns. do under 12 do ... ... 5g Payable in advanos. Present residence— WOEDS WORTH-STBEET, Top of Upper Willis-Btreet. V /jTR. ROBERT MORTON (of Aberdeen _VjL University, Scotland), who has been for the past four years Second Master in the "English High School" (formerly Mr. Bowden'a) will open his PRiVATE ACADEMY on January 20th. As the number of pupils will be limited, early application will be necessary. Vacancies for two boarders. Prospectus on application. Terrace. December 23, 1878.

1 D U 0 A T lON. -»_J - THORNDON CLASSICAL SCHOOL. The First Term of 1879 will commence at 9.80 a.m. on the 26th of JANUARY NEXT. Glenbervie-terrace. A GENTLEMAN is open for an enj ment in a merchant's office as Sales Correspondent, Indenter, &c. Seven years in last situation, with a connection throughout the colony. Addresß box 17, Post Office. ANTED, a Married Couple for a i v station at Castlepoint. Apply to Johnston and Co. D, intending Purchasers of Freeuoia jiuilding Sites to read Mr. Sidey's isement on back page of this paper. Most liberal terms. T|7 ANTED, a competent Surveyor to lay i V rmt the various lines of road in the atere, Marlborough. Applicamuuo nuu uieuentials to be forwarded to the undersigned not later than Tuesday, the 4th day of February, 1879. C. J. W. Griffiths, Secretary Awatere Road Board, Blenheim. . SHBUKTON GAS, COAL, AND I. COKE COMPANY (LIMITED.) WANTED, A Working Manager for the above Company's Gas Works ; salary, £2OO per annum, with house, coal, and gas free. One who has filled a similar position would be preferred. Applications, with testimonials, to be sent on or before January 4th, 1879, addressed " The Chairman Gas, Coal and. Coke Company (Limited), Ashburton."

an with a thoV V rough practical experience in Coalmining, and about £2OOO capital, to become an equal partner with the advertiser in a coal mine and about 150 acres of land, with mining plant and buildings thereon, which have coat the present owner over £SOOO. The property is in the Canterbury province, and connected by railway with Christchurch and all the other large markets. It ia proposed to inveßt £IOOO or thereabouts of the increased capital in sinking another shaft and erecting more powerful machinery, the present demand for the coal being in excess of the' quantity capable of being put out from the present shaft. The quantity of the coal is practically unlimited, and the present demand, though summer time, about 100 tons per week, qt 10s. per ton at the pit's mouth ; and the present contrast price paid to the miners is ss. 6d. per ton, which would be greatly reduced when the new Bhaft was completed. Kor further particulars apply first by letter, addressed H.J.H., Post Office, Christchurch.

Properties for Sale PROPERTIES FOR SALE JL 7500 acres Freehold, part fenced and improved, with 7500 Sheep, few Cattle and Horses; seaboard, 4300 acres Freehold, part fenced and improved, with 3100 Sheep, few Cattle and Horses ; near seaboard. 7000 acres Freehold, part fenced and improved, with 3500 Sheep; within easy distance of Napier, and may be sold in two lots. 10,000 acres Freehold, all under improvement, and 13,000 acres Leashold, few improvements, with 17,500 Sheep, few Horses and Cattle ; seaboard. 5000 acres Freehold, part improved, and 6400 acres Leasehold, low rent, with 6000 Sheep, Poverty Bay. 8300 acres Freehold, part improved, and 8900 acres Leasehold, part improved, with 7500 Sheep and good station buildings; seaboard. 11,700 acres Freehold, all now under improvement, fenced and subdivided into 10 blocks, which may be sold separately on very easy terms. Rich land, within 25 miles of town, by good read; property now carrying 12,500 Sheep, besides a number of Cattle aud Horses, 1700 acres Freehold Wairoa, improved, with 2000 Sheep, good station buildings, &c. 600 acres, partially improved, near town, with 800 Sheep, 30 Cattle, good house, &e. 40 acres, highly improved with good Houseand offices near Haveloclc 40 acres, very rich land, near Clive. and plant for 250 sheep per day. Fellmongery plant and evory requeite, with '3O acres rich land, good house, &c. 613 acres, Freehold, part improved, rich wheat soil and good buildings, fenoing, &o-, Kaikoura. 143 acreß, Farm near Giaborno. 210 acres, Farm near Carterton. 736 acres, Farm near Piako. 354 acres, Unimproved Woodville sections, 840 acres, Unimproved, Mahia. 750 acreß, to Lease, Mangonui. 780 acres, Lower Hutt 17,000 acres,; Rich' Agricultural Land near Cambridge, in blocks of 300 aores and upward; easy terms. 11,600 acres freehold, with 10,590'.notes leasehold and stock, Marlborough pro vines . : ,. .;.■ Apply to-- ■.',:':';'"; .- : t : .- M. R. MILLER.V Auctioneer, Stock 1 and; Station Agent Napier; or to— MURRAY, COMMON, & CO., ■'■ . ; Featherßton-Btteet.jWeUington.