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Globe, Volume XX, Issue 1584, 18 March 1879, Page 2

Government Advertising. The Directors of the Press Company having had brought to their notice a leading article in the “ Lyttelton Times' ’ of IJ \th instant, on the subject of Government Advertising, think it advisable to publish the following statement for public information. On the 6th November, 187 (3, the Government of Major Atkinson called for tenders for advertising “ such public notifications as were required to he or were usually published in the Provincial Government Gazette" in Canterbury. The “ Lyttelton Tinted' 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 xoould 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 netvspaper published in New Zealand. Christchurch, March 13, 1879. WANTuD KNOWN—Hancock’s Pxcelsior Soap is the best made in tha colony, being made from the best material that can be obtained here and imported, is Disinfectant, and one bar is equal to three of the adulterated rubbish that is often sold here. Can be obtained in family boxes at 15s and 30s, of most of the merchants and storekeepers in Christchurch, Lyttelton, Ashburton, Eangiora, and Kaiapoi, and at the manufactory, Christchurch. 4003 FOUND, on Saturday night, a Black GREYHOUND, white spot on chest. Owner can have the same by applying to G. B. Nelson & Co., Drapers, Manchester street south, aud paying expenses. 4312 ON SATURDAY NEXT We shall make our FIRST SHOW OF AUTUMN AND WINTER GOODS, In every Department, BEING just OPENED UP for the COMING SEASON. The greater part having been bought at LARUE DISCOUNTS FOR CASH, Special attention is drawn to the QUALITY AND PRICE. H. E. MAY & CO., The Hall Drapery Establishment, 2805 High street, Christchurch. KAITANGATA RELIEF FUND FETE. PERSONS having any CLAIMS on the Committee for the above are requested to send in their accounts immediately. 4320 W. H. SMITH, Hon. Sec.