shod all round, white star on forehead and white blaze down face ; branded on near shoulder like blotch and S. Owner can have same by paying expenses. Chables Db&i., Botherfieto Hotel, Cashel street, Chriatchurcfa. January 16th, 1880. 1.19 3644 jQ-i BEWABD—LOST, from SoutbbrMge, d& JL about the 25th December. One Dark Bay GELDING with white hind feet; star on forehead. Think he hoe got a brand on near shoulder. Last seen at Leeaton. Anyone bring, the same to Johh McQbegob, Bouthbridge; or B. McKeeeow, South Hakaia, or giving any information that will lead to his recovery will receive the above reward. Anyone detain ing same will be prosecuted. 1-21 3788 Croverament Notices. PROVINCIAL GAZETTE. THE "PEBSS" HAS BEEN APPOINTED rp H E A Z E T T E yOB THB PROVINCIAL DISTRICT OF CANTERBURY, For publication of all Government Land Bales, Notifications and Announcements which were formerly published in the Provincial Government Qazettel 1.213741



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