ONE POUND REWARD.

LOST, a Black MARE, branded “S” on each shoulder; white spot on forehead. Lost from Forbury Flat since 1st December, 1875. One Pound Reward will be paid to any person returning same to

W. ALEXANDER,
Forbury,
Near St. Kilda.

1t. 3s.

ONE POUND REWARD.

LOST, from Manure Depot, on January 1st, a Chestnut HORSE; no visible brands; big knees. When left had on rug.—Apply,

ALEXANDER FLEMING,
Expressman,
Kensington.

1t. 2s.

£2 REWARD.

STRAYED, from near Mr. Trumble’s Station, Waipahē, one Bay Mare, white hairs through body, large star in forehead, shod all round, (light draught), branded like circle O near shoulder, above 4 years old.

The above reward will be paid to any person returning the above mare to the undersigned, or to the Oteria Hotel. Supposed to have crossed Mataura river.

JAMES PURVIS,
Farmer, Oteria, P. O.

ONE HUNDRED POUNDS REWARD.

MURDER.

WHEREAS, Martin Cunningham is charged on warrant, with having, on or about the 25th of November, 1875, at Lake Ohau, murdered one Hugh Hannah: This is to notify that a reward of £100, will be paid to any person who shall first give such information to the Police as will lead to the arrest and conviction of the said Martin Cunningham.

Description of Martin Cunningham, better known as “Martin:” An Englishman, but looks not unlike a half-caste, a sailor and station hand, about 35 years of age, 5 feet 7 inches high, stout square build, broad round flat face, swarthy complexion, ill-looking, black or very dark brown hair inclined to curl at ends, black whiskers, beard, and moustache, tattooed on both arms and back of hands, walks with his arms wide from body; when last seen, he wore an old brown felt hat with leather strap round it, hat cut in two or three places, through which the strap was passed; dark brown or black single-breasted coat, slit about the hips; bluish tweed vest, moleskin trousers with a small blue stripe down seam, and water-tight boots.

He is believed to have arrived in Port Chalmers by the ship “Jura,” twelve years ago. He has worked for some years on the West Coast road, and was generally employed on stations, knows the back country well, and has lived amongst the Natives in the North Island.

T. K. WELDON,
Commissioner of Police.
Police Office, Dunedin,
27th December, 1875.

TOKOMAIRIRO GRAMMAR SCHOOL.

WANTED a Junior Assistant Master. Salary £115 a year. Duty to commence 25th January. Applications with testimonials received until the 14th instant.

R. R. JONES,
Clerk School Committee.

Milton, January 3, 1876.
2t.—7s. 6d.

WANTED, Owners for three Horses which are running in my paddock since the 23rd Dec. Description of same: One bay Colt, light draught, branded like 5 near shoulder; one black Gelding, branded X.F. near shoulder, with white stripe down forehead; one brown Gelding, no visible brands.

SAMUEL O’KANE,
Reliance Hotel,
Otakia.

Otakia, Dec. 28, 1875.
2t.—5s. pd.

DUNEDIN DISTRICT SCHOOLS.

APPLICATIONS, accompanied with Testimonials, will be received by the Dunedin School Committee, until 12 o’clock noon, on Saturday, the 8th January, 1876, for a duly qualified Second Master for the South District School.

Salary: Government Grant and a proportion of school fees, amounting to a total of £250 per annum.

The successful applicant will be required to enter upon his duties on Monday, the 17th January, 1876.

SYDNEY JAMES,
Secretary,
Dunedin School Committee.

SCHOOLMASTER wanted for the Main School, West Taieri; salary, £100, with two-thirds of fees and a residence. There is an excellent glebe of 10 acres. The attendance last quarter was about 70. Applications with testimonials to be lodged with the undersigned before the 1st February. The duties will begin on 1st March.

JAMES FULTON,
Hon. Sec., Woodside.

JUST PUBLISHED,
Price 2s. 6d.,

THE Otago Roads Ordinances, 1871, 1872, 1874, and 1875, with notes indicating the several sections amended or repealed.

The usual discount to the trade.

JOHN LOGAN,
Provincial Government Storekeeper.

JUST PUBLISHED.

A COLLECTION of the Licensing Laws in operation in the Province of Otago, N.Z., embracing the Licensing Ordinance of the Provincial Council, and the Licensing Acts of the General Assembly; with Notes and Memoranda. Pp. 68. Price, 2s 6d. The usual allowance to trade.