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©UNSTABLE HOUSE. J BALLANTYNE & CO. beg respectfully to announce that, in compliance with the request of hia Worship the Mayor, their BSTABLIBHMENT WILL BE CLOSED at NOON on MONDAY NEXT, being the occasion of a Grand Fete for the benefit of the Kaitangata Relief Fund. 4276 Government Advertising. The Directors of the Press Company having had brought to their notice a leading article in the “ Lyttelton Times ” of 13 th instant, on the subject of Government Advertising, think it advisable to publish the following statement for public information. On the t >th November, 187 G, the Government of Major Atkinson called for tenders for advertising “ such public notifications as were required to be or were usually published in the Provincial Government Gazette ” in Canterbury. The “ Lyttelton Times ” proprietors were the successful tenderers, being lower in price. This contract did not apply to the bulk of Government advertisements, viz. : —those issued from the Colonial Secretary's office, and from the office of the Minister for Public Works. The year 1877, for which the contract was given, coming to a close, fresh tenders were called for in November of that year. The tender of the *• Lyttelton Times ” was higher than that of the Press Company, and was accepted for three (3) months only on the ground of the prices quoted being deemed excessive ; that of the Press Company being rejected on the ground of informality. Shortly after the expiration of that period, the Government, instead of calling for fresh tenders for the whole or any portion of the advertising, discontinued advertising in the Press newspaper, and gave all the advertisements to the “ Lyttelton Times ” at its own price, and that arrangement is still in force. Lf extent of circulation had been the guide of the Government in their selection of the best advertising medium, they would have called for fresh tenders periodically. It is plain that, had they wished to act fairly in the matter, they would have adopted that simple and obvious course. It being generally received that the crucial test of the value of an advertising medium is its circulation, the Directors of the Press Company are prepared to prove to the satisfaction of any officer the Government may appoint, that the circulation of the Press newspaper is larger than that of any other morning newspaper published in New Zealand. Christchurch, March 13, 1879. TO BRICKLAYERS AND MASONS. A MEETING will be held at the Garrick Hotel, on MONDAY, March 17th, in reference to the CRICKET MATCH, to be played SATURDAY, March 22ad, Meet at 7.30 p.m. sharp. 4277 W. BEARD, Secretary pro tem. I WILL NOT be responsible for and Debts contracted in my name without my written Order. RICHARD OFFWOOD, Sen., 4288 Carrier, Ferry road. FOUND, Carriage RUG, on the Papanui road. Owner can have same by applying to R. Abkinson, Durham street South. 4278 WANTED immediately, a Wet Nurse. Mrs Ormsbv Jones, comes of East bolt and Chester street. 4280 WANTED, good pegged Bootmaker, used to the bench. Wm. Maine, Bootmaker, opposite Post Office, Colombo street. 4281 WANTED, to Rent, a Four-roomed Cottage. \pply, stating locality and terms, to box 179, Christchurch. 4252 O~N SATURDAY NEXT We shall make our FIRST SHOW OP AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, In every Department. BEING just OPENED UP for the COMING SEASON. The greater part having been bought at LARGE DISCOUNTS FOR CASH, Special attention is drawn to the QUALITY AND PRICE. H. B. MAY & CO., The Hall Drapery Establishment, 2805 High street, Christchurch. CHEAP BUILDING SECTIONS, ON EASY TERMS. Good position and very healthy locality being on the corner of a rise, with plenty of drainage. JB. DALE & CO. have FOR SALE a • few splendid Sections as above, in the centre of Sydenham, good frontage, close to Colombo street. Prices from £7O. Terms, 2$ to 5 years. Small deposit. Interest, 8 per cent. The tramway will shortly inn past the street. 4279 A. 0. F. A. O. F. COURT STAR OF CANTERBURY. No. 2509. THE Members of the above Court are hereby requested to assemble at the Foresters’ Hall, on MONDAY, the 17th instant, at 11.30 a.m.. to take part in the Kaitangata Relief Fund Carnival Procession. Members are also notified that the ordinary Court meeting, fixed for MONDAY next, is POSTPONED to TUESDAY, the 18th. J. C. VOGEL, C.R. 4282 WM. BUCKLEY, P.S. 1