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Colonist, Volume III, Issue 227, 23 December 1859, Page 2

A NOTIIER~EXCURSrON FOR THE J.\ MILLION. The TASMANIAN MAID will, on MONDAY NKXT the2Gth instant, make nn EXCURSION to the IUBI.IT ISLAND and WAIMEA WEST. Fare for the Excursion, Half-a-Crown. Ihe steamer "'ill leave Nelson at half-past nine o'clock, nnd will remain off the Rabbit Island and "Waimea West, at both of which places the excu"-sio-iiste will be able to land without'the aid of boats, until six o'clock. To gunrd against accidents, no guns will be allowed to be taken. CURTIS .BROTHERS. Kelson, December 20. 767 QTEAM TO COLLINGWOOD DIRECT. O —The Steamer EMU will sail 'for Collingwood direct on TUESDAY next. December 27, at' 7 p.m., ami will leave Co lingwood for Nelson direct, on WEDNESDAY, December 2S, at 10-- 0 a.m. JOHN R. HAYS,. Agent. Nelson, December 22,1859. 770 HOP POLES FOR SALE BY AUCTION. GEORGE AIKEN has received instructions from Messrs. Travers and Co. to sell by public miction, opposite his Sale room, Trafalgar-street, on WKDNKsDAY, the 28th instant,' at Two p.m., precisely— SOUO HOP POLE^ ofthe most durable woods; and best adapted %• the purpose for which they were intended, or for outImiklings, or fencing. -liv lots to-suit purchasers. ~....-. ■>.- Torms'at sale. Nelson, December 20. " 762 BOAT FOR SALE BY AUCTION. f^EORGE AIKEN is directed by 11. M. Collector of Customs, Nelson, to sell by pub ie auction, without reserve, at the Queen's V» hai'f, on Wednesday, the 28th instant, at Twelve o'clock, noon, preeiselv— A substantially built Five-oared BOAT. Terms cash. Nelson. 20tli December. 763 TO CLOSE CONSIGNMENTS. MESSRS. NASH AND SCAIFE- have' been instructed to sell by auction, at their Waiehonse, Bridge-street, on THURSDAY, 2»th_ instai.t, mostly without reserve, to close consignments: — 2S cases Old Tom 23 ditto Whisky 43 ditto Brandy ]2 ditto Port and Sherry 32 casks Marzetti's Stout (4 dozen each) 1 hogshead Brown Brandy 4 qr.-casks ditto ditto 2 ditto Pale ditto 3 ense Silver's Clothing i) boxes Cutty and T D pipes 2 cases Saddlery 12 coils Europe rope 1 ense Electro Piute 1 do. Fishing Rods, Hooks,, and Tackle 8 do. Lobsters 6 boxes Sydnpy Soap 18 packages Glassware 14 U'xes American Clothes Pin 3 8 cases do. Chairs iissorted. An Assortment, of HARDWARE, consisting* of Axes, I'lanes, Pit Saws, Unices and Bits, liazors, G'.ne, Locks. Frying Pans, Fencing Wire &c. 1 ton Bacon and Hiatus. Also, 7 Crimean Carts IG casks Split Pease. 21 boxes Window (ilass (damaged) 1 case Print Dresses And a variety of other Cords. Sale to commence at One o'clock precisely. 7GO Terms liberal, at sale. UXICN BANK OF AUSTRALIA. CHRISTMAS DAY.falling on Sunday, M< )N'D.\Y. 2Ctli instant, will be observed as. a HOLIDAY by this Bank. A KERR. Manager. 2lst December, 1859. 759 SOUTHEI4.N SIAB LODGE OF FKKK ANO ACCEPTED MASONS, No. 103?. HTHE MEMBERSo?the above LODGE -*■ are requested to meet at the Freemason's Hall on lUESDAY, the 27th instant, to celebrate the FES'! IVAL of ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, on which o casion tlie Brethren of the Order are invited to attend. 'Ihe Lodge will be opened at high nnnn for general business, when a full attendance is desired. Dinner to be served at half-past Six. Stewards : Brothers J Symons, \V. Wilson, and Dk. bEALY, from whom Tickets may be obtained. By order of the W.M., H. J. GOODMAN, 76S Secretary. 1. O. O. F. M. U THE ANNIVERSARY DINNER ofthe * LOYAL NKLSO.V AND HOWARD LODGES will be he'd in the Odd Fellows' Ha.l on MONDAY, the 2nd ot .January. The Brethren ofthe Order are requested to meet at the Hall at Lleven o'clock, the PROCESSION to stait at » quarter fo One o'clock prceise'y. Dinn -r on the Tr.ble at Six o'clock precisely. James, Slackay, Esq., M.P.C., in the chair. Tickets, 6s. each, to be had at the Commercial Hotel, mid from any of the Committee. Tlie Brethren and Friends ofthe Order are respectfully invited to attend. 7<>9 A NNIVERSARY OP THE BAPTIST jHL SUNDAY SCHOOL. \ On TUESDAY NKXT, December 27, a PUBLIC EX A Ail NATION of the children in connexion with the above school will take place on a piece of ground in the Maitai Valley, known as the Old Hop Ground The children will start in procession <rom the Chapel, Bridge street, at half-past Ten, a tn , ard the exami-.. nation will commence precisely at Twelve o'clock. Alter the Examination refreshments will be given to the children, a*ul the various prizes distributed. j Tea will be provided for the parents' and friends of j Sunday Schools. Tickets Is. each, to be had of the Misses Jay Bridge-street, and any of the Teachers. , lUADACIIE STUI'PKD IX ONE MINUTE. IF you want your Headache cured go to WEST'S Hair-dressing Saloon and be SHAMPOOED, and have the dandruff removed from the head. 757 TOYS. TOYS. FOR GIRLS AND BOYS. HD. JACKSON has just unpacked a - very Luge case of ENGLISH TOYS, just suitable for Christmas, the time when all young folks j are sure to expect something. They consist of— Tea sets in all varieties, dol s, wool toys, magnetic ditto, toys in boxes, Noah's arks, puzzles of all sorts, picture bricks, picture alphabets, spelling games, transparent slates, games of ooose, empire. Pope Joan, bell and hammer, &c, Tun bridge games, charades, historical amusements, pocket and large chess men and boards, draft do., teetotums, syringes, counters, skipping ropes, India rubber and soft balls, tops, color boxes, &c, &c, &c. Also « r>n hand a very good assortment of workbo.ves. tea caddies, dressing cases, fans,-, snuff boxes, and elegant ai tides for the tniletre fable, and A splendid assortment of Children's picture books, novels', albums, engraving,. &c, &c, ifee. Parties who liave hitherto been suppl'od with the . Australian Home Companion, are informed that it can ';' he had from the undersigned. .'• 11. D. JACKSON, . BOOK, STATIONERY, AND FANCY WAREHOUSE, Trafalgar- Bti'eet,l^elson. -^L " ' ?55>' ;