A PUBLIC TEA. AND FRUIT SUI REE, In connection with the Institution of tlie Dunstan Presbytery and Anni versary Meeting of the Presbyterian Church of the district, will be held in the Town Hall, Alexandra on Tues day the 24th MARCH. The following are expected to take part in the proceedings;— The Rev. ■J. Smith, B. I)., the Rev. Jas. Blackie, the Rev. R. Telford, and other members of the Presbytery ; also, the B«v. Dr Stuart, Dunedin, as well as several gentlemen from other places. Tea at half past 0, p.m. Admission 3s—Children ls6d. ROBERT FINLAY, Hon, Secretary. BLACKS AGRICULTURAL SHOW. Thursday, March 17th; 1881. aEORGE FAC HE, Auctioneer, informs intending exhibitors that lie will be on the ground and will submit to Public Auction— STOCK & PRODUCE, All entries to be made before the sale commences. The entries will be offered in the order received. Already entered By Mr Oliver, Clyde— -1 pure-bred yearling Ayrshire bull. 6 pare-bred Ayrshire heifei'S, FREEHOLD SECTION AND BUILDINGS AT ALEXANDRA. In the Estate of F. Kummick deceased, GEORGE FACHE instructed by the Imperial German Consul, Dunedin, will sell by Public Auction on the premises on MONDAY, MARCH 14, 1881, At 12 a.ra —Sharp. The centrally situated Section and Buildings thereon, now in the occupation of Mr William Forrest, \ Without Reserve. Title guaranteed.—Terms Cash. Conditions at Sale. Immediately after the above Sale, on account of the Police Department, by order of Mr Inspector Hick :— The grey gelding “ Tramp," a first-class Back. Also, On behalf of other owners : A few Head of Dairy and other 'Cattle. A first-class Buggy-horse, and several other horses. IJST’ The whole without reserve. FOR SALE BY TENDER. Tenders to be sent, in not later than Saturday the 19th day of March, 1881, and addressed to MR W. M'CONNOCFHE, Diaper, St. Bathans. tTMIE old established and well- JL known Hotel, with a good large yard and Stables attached, at St. Bathans—With Furniture, Bedding, and all requisites necessary lor the purpose of carrying on the business of an Hotel ; also, a full-sized Bil liard Table in splendid order, with Cues, Balls, and everything complete; also, a beautifully toned Pian (by | Board) in AI order. Together with a large Stock of ge neral Liquors of the very best brands, which will be takm at valuation. 