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I (RINGER’S SEWING MACHINES. REPORT OP JURORS. CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION. " SECTION Vll.—(Sewing Machines)., ' ‘ First Order op Merit—Silver Medals. “ * Singer Manufacturing Co. —For their Collection of Manufacturing Machines a First Order of Merit, Certificate of Gold Medal. The Committee desire to call special attention to the excellence of the Universal Feeding Leather Working Machine. • " * Singer Manufacturing Co. —For the Best Family Sewing Machine, including variety of work, excellence of workmanship and material, simplicity of construction and durability, a First Order of Merit, with Certificate of Gold Medal. " Davis Sewing Machine Co.—For their Family Sewing Machine, for its variety of work, excellence of workmanship and material, a Silver Medal and First Order of Merit. In arriving at the merits of this machine as compared with the one exhibited by the Singer Company, the jury have had considerable difficulty in arriving at their decision, and it will be satisfactory to the public to know that the awards have been given in the above order after long discussion by a majority of two to one.” OTHER EXHIBITS EXAMINED. The Committee have also examined the following machines :—The Household, the Bradbury, the Howe, and the Wheeler and Wilson, but beyond possessing some novel ties in construction, they have no • special points to entit.e them to leading places in this report. W. G. MEDDINGS, Inspector of Telegraphs for Canterbury District (Chairman). P.H.DALE, PracticalSewingMachine Maker and Operator for Messrs Heymanson and Low, Boot and Shoe Manufacturers, Christchurch and Dunedin. ALLISON D. SMITH, Locomotive Superintendent for Middle Island Railways. L. POZZI, Sewing Machine Expert and Gunsmith, Gloucester street. H. J. CUNNINGTON, of Messrs Cunnington and Kent, Mechanical Engineers and Model Makers Colombo street. A. R. KIRK, of Messrs Kirk and Crompton (twenty years manager for J. Anderson, Esq., Cashel street). I

Christchurch, New Zealand, 16th June, 1882. To the Secretary of the Committee of Judging and Awards. Sir, —We notice in to-day’s "Lyttelton Times” and " Press” papers an advertisement emanating from the Davis’ Sewing Machine Company, headed as follows : CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, June 15th, 1882. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OP EXPERTS. And signed at the foot by John Lee Scott. T. Giuttas Pascoe. Geo. P. Anthony. WILL YOU KINDLY STATE, FOR THE INFORMATION OF THE PUBLIC, IP THIS REPORT IS AN OFFICIAL ONE, OR MERELY A PRIVATE REPORT PUBLISHED POE BUSINESS PURPOSES. Yours truly, SINGER MPG. COMPANY, PerJ. C. BRUCE. International Exhibition Offices, Christchurch, N.Z., 16th June, 1882. To the Manager of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, Christchurch. Dear Sir,--I am directed by the Committee of Judging and Awards to acknowledge your letter of the 16th inst., and to inform you that when the Davis’ Sewing Machine Company’s protest was investigated by the Committee, it was decided to refer the matter back to the Jurors of Section VII., asking whether they would kindly reconsider their decision, and inform them (the Committee) at an early opportunity whether their decision given—of a First Order of Merit, Silver Medal—could be altered to a recommendation of certificate of Gold Medal, the reply was that, after due consideration, they could see no reason for altering the award. This decision was final, and accepted by the Committee, Messrs Fiske and Co. being advised of the result, consequently the advertisement you refer to is NOT OFFICIAL. I am. Gentlemen, Faithfully yourss, ROBT. S. WALPOLE, Secretary for the Committee of Judging Awards. Colombo Street Colombo BRANCHES : Street Colombo Street Colombo street, and Hobbs and Co., High street. 1787 J T 33 R OW N, TIMBER MERCHANT, CHRISTCHURCH AND SYDENHAM. Timber of all kinds ; large stocksT™"”™* Galvanised Iron, sft to 10ft; various brands. Fencing Wire, Nos. 6 to 10. And all manufactured lines in great variety. A large assortment of all trade lines too numerous to mention, J. T. B. begs to call special attention to his large and assorted stock, and respectfully informs his customers and the public generally that he has made more extensive arrangements for keeping all the trade lines well replenished, and that only the best quality of timber will be kept; he also deems it unwise to trouble with reciting the usual long lists of trade requisites, which are kept in abundance, but would simply assure a Large and Wellassorted Stock to select from. BEST NEWCASTLE AND COLONIAL COALS, BEST QUALITY FIREWOOD, Long or short lengths.

Delivered in large or small quantities, as required, and at the Lowest Current Rates. J. T. BROWN, Tuam street, and Railway Siding and Saw Mills, South Belt. TO WORKING MEN DESIROUS OP SECURING THEIR OWN FREEHOLDS. EIGHT ACRES, in Selwyn street south, divided into BUILDING SECTIONS, only five minutes’ walk from the District School, and within easy distance of the Tramway Terminus, Colombo street south. This block is situate in a very healthy locality, and all streets are a chain wide. Terms—lo per cent, cash, 15 per cent, in three months, and balance, if desired, in payments extending over two years. For the purpose of building on the above, the undersigned is prepared to supply building material on easy terms. Plans showing sections can be seen, and full particulars obtained, at my Offices, J. T. BROWN, Timber Merchant, Christchurch and Sydenham