FRIDAY. 19th DECEMBER IMPORTANT SALE SMALL FARM ..ALLOTMENTS OPAKI PLAINS, MASTERTON. ESSES J. H. BETHUNE & CO, have ■ ux been favored with instructions from the Execators of the late Henry Banuister, Esq., to sell by public auction at their rooms corner of Featherston and Brandon-streets, en Friday, 19th December, at 2 o'clock— THE OPAKI ESTATE, Consisting |of IT7ft ACEES 0F mUABLE AGRICULTURAL LAND, Subdividen into 24 SMALL MM ALLOTMENTS Varying from 40 to 122 Acres each. This magnificent property, approached by a good metal road, is situated -within two miles of the flourishing Township of Masterton, and about one mile from the proposed Railway Station,' The land is of the very best quality, extremely fertile, and laid down in English grass, a large portion-being under crop. The homestead on section No. 5 comprises Dwelling-house. Outbuildings, etc., etc. The Auctioneers confidently recommend the above to the attention of capitalists, farmers, and others desirous of obtaining. Ist class freeholds in the most flourishing part of the Wairarapa District. Intending purchasers can view the property any day previous to the sale. Lithographed plans are being prepared, and will be issued in a few days, TERMS LIBERAL 323 EDUCATIONAL i Queen-street, MASTEBTON. FIRST OF THE PERIODICAL CLEARING SALES FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, THE whole of the lartjo and varied stock, consisting of Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods, will be offered during the ensuing holidays, at 25 per cent, below cost. A large and well-selected assortment of Music to be sold at half the published price, Educational works and School requisites will be retailed at published prices. N.B.—A. further reduction made to toachers. 328 mH OS. C. D'A RO Y Commission and Forwarding Agent and Accountant, Opposite Club Hotel, Queen-street, masterton, Begs to inform Woolgrowcra and others that he is prepared to receive and forward to Featherfton or Wellington with care and despatch any wool or other oroduce that may be entrusted to him. Rates on application at the office. Sub-agent for the Liverpool, London, and Globe Insurance Company, which is not connected with the Associated Companies, and offers exceptionally favorable rates to insurers. TO LET. ' A New and Commodious Houso in Chapel street, containing five rooms.—Rent low, FORESTERS' 1' ANNIVERSARY SPORTS »OXING TV AY. FRIDAY, 26th DECEMBER, 1879, ■ PROGRAMME: 1. Maiden Em, 220ptfs-Entranco2s6d First Prize 30s; Second 15s. 2. Hurdle Race— Entrance 2s Gd; First Prize 30s; Second 15s 3. Boys' Pace, wider toete-Entrance Is • First Prize 10s; Secoud 5s 4. Fomkrs' Pace Handicap, 250 yardsEntraucc2s6di First Prize 40s; Second 203 5. Vaulting toil Pole-Entrance 2s 6d; First Prize 20s; Second 10s 6. Slant and Basket iJace—Entrance 2s 6d. First Prize 20s; Second 10s 7. Youth' Bace, under sixteen, 200 yards— Entrance Is: First Prize 20s; 2nd 10s 8. Hop-Sity-and-Jmnp T&nimiie 2s Cd; First Prize 20s j Second 10s. 9. Sack i?ace—Entrance Is; First Prize 10s, Second 5s 10. Running High leap-Entrance 2s 6d; First Prize 20s; Second 10s 11. Three-legged Race— Entrance 2s Gd; First Prize 20s; Second 10s 12. Putting the /Stone-Entrance 2s Gd; First Prize 20s; Second, 10a 13.100 Yards 2?ace—Entrance 2s 6d; First Prize 20s; Second 10s 14. Walking Match, Half J/Zfe-Entrance 2s Gd; First Prize 30s; Second 15s 15. Half Milt Handicap-Mv&m ss; FirstPnze6os; Second2os 16. GW Pace-Entrance Is; First Prize 10s; Second 5s 17. Throwing Heavy Hammer Entrance 2s 6d; First Prize 20s; Second 10s 18. Basket 'Prick-fiat Prize 10s RULES AND REGULATIONS. Entries to be made to the Secretary on the ground. Three competitors to start or no second prize. The decision of the Judge shall in all cases In the event of the weather proving unfavorable, the Committee shall have it in their power to postpone the sports from day to day. SPORTS to commence at 11 o'clock sharp. The FORESTERS'.PROCESSIONheaded by the Masterton Volunteer Band, will start from the Foresters' Hall at 9"a'.irT" "" Members of other Courts invited to join. AwnssiON-Adultsls; vehicle, 2a; 2-horse do., 2<ffid; 4-horse d0.,456d; horsemen Is 6d. W. M, EASTHOPE, 339 Secretary,
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Wairarapa Daily Times, Volume 2, Issue 340, 15 December 1879, Page 3
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