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Colonist, Volume IV, Issue 332, 25 December 1860, Page 1

' THE INTER-COLONIAL UOYAL MAIL STEAMPACKET COMPANY (LIMITED). THE Steamship PRINCE ALFRED 'J- will leave for WELLINGTON, CANTERBURY, and OTAGO, on' or about the 25th instant. THE LORD ASHLEY will leave for NEW PLYMOUTH and MANUKAU on or about the 28th instant. For freight or passage, apply at the Company's Office, Albion Wharf. OR LONDON DIRECT.—The fine first' class barque, THE BRIDE, 54(5 tons re-, gister, Captain Macdonald, will proceed, to Port Underwood at once to commence taking in WOOL, and will sail from Nelson for London direct on the 10th February, 1861. . „ ! -.The; above vessel has splendid accommodation for saloon .passengers; and as the greater part of her cargo^a, : now ready for shipment, the above date of Bailinj^tfiky be depended upon. For freight or passage, apply to N. EDWARDS AND CO. Nelson, December 12,1860. . 1506 MESSRS. ARTHUR WILLIS, GANN,, . and CO.'S PACKETS between LONDON and ; NEW ZEALAND.—The following first-class Ships (with others) are intended to be despatched to both Southern and Northern Ports, as regular traders, viz. :— Tons. Zealandia . .' . • J.Foster. . 1600 Caduceus .... J. Cass . . 1600 Clontarf . . . .A. W. Barclay . 1600 Eemont . . ." . S. C. Gibson . 1200 Maori. .' . . . C.G.Petherbridgel2oo Joseph .Fletcher . . • J. Pook . .1000 Cashmere . . . .. J. Byron . . 1000 CresswelL . . . .W, C. Barnett . 1000 Hastings . . . .H. May . . 1000 Strathallan. . . . . W.R. Williamson 1000 Harwdod . . . . W. Forsayth . 800 The undersigned, agents for the above splendid line of vessels, are authorised to arrange with settlers here or at New Plymouth, who may be desirous of bringing their friends in Great Britain out to this colony, gnd are prepared either to pay the passage-money at once to them, or give satisfactory security for its payment on arrival cf the vessel. Further particulars on application to NASH AND SCAIFE, Nelson and New Plymouth._ " CHASELY HILL END. "MESSRS. N. EDWARDS AND CO. ••■*•*• have been instructed by the Proprietor to offer for SALE by PRIVATE CONTRACT, that very valuable ESTATE of CHASELY HILL END, situated about twelve mile^ from Nelson; being one of the most desirable properties in'the settlement. It contains in admeasurement about 150 acres, of which 40 acres, more or less are fenced in and cultivated. On the property is an excellent Dwelling-house, Fruit Garden, Barn, Outhouses, Cottage, &c. For price, which will be very low, and other parti- j culara, apply to j NATH. EDWARDS AND GO. j Nelson, 19th October. 1234 MOTUEKA. FOR SALE.—FIFTY ACRES of FREEHOLD LAND. Terms Liberal. For particulars, apply to Mr. Wm. Jones, sen., or to R. SUTCLIFFB, Motueka. .. October 22,1860. 1237 pOR SALE, TOWN ACRE, No. 784, ■*• Toi-toi Valley. Title: Crown Grant. Apply to D. MOORE. Trafalgar-street, 7th December, 1860. 1481 A JOUR-ROOMED COTTAGE to LET, •**- with immediate possession. Apply to EDWARD EVERETT. Nelson, December 7. . 1514 TOWN ALLOTMENTS IN WAITOHI (PICTON) FOE SALE. TO BE DISPOSED OF by PRIVATE TREATY, three quarter-acre, Town Sections, numbered 200, 513, and 593, facing Otago, Devon, Dublin, and Kent streets, in the Town of Wnitohi, or j Picton, on easy terms of payment. Apply to Mr. Christie, Brewer; or Mr. STAMPER, Solicitor. Nelson, 6th November, 1860. 1312 Bm^m—^———— ■—■—i■OTggg———— mi .mm. A GRICULTURAL ASSOCIATION.— -f-*- The Committee having resolved that there shall be a PRIZE EXHIBITION of LIVE STOCK and GRAIN on some day in autumn, afterwards to be fixed by the Committee; PRIZES are intended to bo given for the following STOCK. CLASS A. Entire Draught Horses—first, second and third prize. Entire Horses, best adapted for the production of weight-carrying hacks—first and second prize. Draught Mares—first, second, and third prize. Weight-carrying Saddle Mares—first and second j prize. Draught Colts, under two years old—first and second prize. J Ditto ditto, under one year old—first and second prize. Ditto Fillies, under two years old—first and second prize. Ditto ditto, under one year old—first and second . prize. . Draught Geldings—first and second prize. j Best Entire Pony—one prize. Ditto Pony Mare—one prize. CLASS B. Bulls-—first, second,, and third prize. Yearling Bulls—first and second prize. Cows, in milk—first, second; and third prize. Ditto, net in milk—first and second prize. Heifers, under two years old—first and second prize. ' Pair of Working Bullocks—first and second prize, i CLASS C. ! Earns—first, second, and third prize. Pen of Five Ewes—first, second, and third prize. Pen of Five Lambs, under one year old—first and second prize. CLASS D. Boars—first and second prize. Sows, with Pigs—first and second prize. Ditto, without Pigs—first and second prize. CLASS E. Poultry—for which various prizes will be given. : class f. . . . Prizes will also be given for the best samples of Wheat, Barley, Oats, White and Hog Peas, Hops, Grass Seeds of various kinds, Swedish and other Turnips, Mangold Wurzel, Carrots, Parsnips, early and late Potatoes. Also, for Cheese, Salt and Fresh Butter, Agricultural Implements, and Machinery. . Extra prizes will be given for any meritorious Stock or produce not above specified, at the discretion of the Committee. The Members of the Association are requested to pay their Subscription for the present year to any of the Members of the Committee, Messrs. Saunders, Barnicoat, R. Eden, and W. M'Rae, Waimea East; J.: Bird,: Waimea South; Wastney, sen,, Suburban North;'J. Kerr, sen., Waimea West, and the undersigned. - . • , FEDOR SELLING, Honorary Secretary. X *> M X . FESTIVAL OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, THE BRETHREN of the SOUTHERN STAR LODGE, 1037 are requested to attend the duties of their Lodge on FHIDAY NEXT, December 28th, to CELEBRATE the above Festival. Business to commence at high noon. All bretheren of the order are invited to attend. Dinner at Mr. Everett's, Masonic Hotel, at 7 p.m. TICKETS may be had of the Stewards, Brethren, H. J. Goodman, J. Percy, T. Sullivan, and J. Symons. By order of the W. M., ; JOHN PERCY, ; . Secretary. .Nelson, December 20, iB6O. , 1545 TF you want a fiist-class HAVANNAH •& CIGAR, gp to WOTS, Brid^-street. 1240