ART-UNION OF GLASGOW. The object of the Art-Union of Glasgow is to aid in extending a knowledge of Fine Arts, by distributing amongst its members meritorious works of art. A subscription of one guinea confetitutes membership for one year. The whole subseriptions, after deducting the necessary working expenses are 'devoted to the purchase of paintings, drawings, sculptures, engravings, and "other works of art; each being entitled to the presentation work for the yeat of subscription, and a share in the annual ballot of prizes. The presentation work for this year Consists of an exquisite line engraving ion steel, by William Forrest, H.R.S.A., of .Edinburgh) after the painting " Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe," by the late Horatio M'Culloch, R.S.A. Size of engraved surface, 27£ by 17 inches. The engraving is, in evei*y respect, worthy of the painting—the scene represented being as picturesque as any that can be found in Scotland. The composition of the landscape exhibits, in all its details, that marvellous poetic Skill of which the great national artist was the acknowledged master, aud the result of his combinations is a picture of surpassing beauty, on which the eye of the lover of nature is never weary of reposing. Subscriptions will be received at the Kumara Times Office. TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. "frOR SALE, by Private Treaty, that J; well-known Hotel in Dillman's Town known as CONNELLY'S HOTEL, on the Main Road between Kumara and Christchurch, now in the occupation of Ml- C. PETERS j together with Good-willj License, Stock-in-Trade, Bar Fittings, Furniture, &c, Alcock's Billiard Table; handsome Boucer's Pianoforte, quite new; aud every requisite for a first-class Hotel. Furniture, &c., may be taken at a Valuation. The House occupies the best possible position iu Dillman's Town; is adjacent to the road now being constructed through from Kumara to Christchurch road; and is doing the best business. Satisfactory reasons can be given by the Proprietor for retiring; and all information Can be obtained by applying to the Proprietor, Mr C. PETERS, on the premises. E. BARFF, Tl/riNING ADVOCATE, ~ (Registered 1867) Conducts suits, and appears in applications and objections in the Wardens' Courts for Kumara, Greenstone, Goldsboroughj and Stafford. Registration and all other Court business carefully attended to. Forms filled up • Agreements and Petitions prepared ; Naturalization Papers made ont, &c. OFFICE ; TtJt STREET. D. HANN AN, MINING ADVOCATE AND AGENT, (Registered under " The Mines Act. 1877"), Is now prepared to conduct Suits in the Kumara and Greenstone Warden's Courts. Statements;, Billsof Particulars, Agreements, Application Notices, and other necessary documents prepared at reasonable charges. D. H. having practised for three years in the Stafford and Goldsborough Courts, has acquired a fair knowledge of Mining Law. Any business he may be favored with will be strictly and punctually attended to. Private Office; at his residence, Main street. QKUEU SAW MILL, M'CONNON BEOS. Beg to notify the public of Dillman's Town, Kumara, and surrounding districts that they have erected a Sawmill at Dillman's Town ; and are now prepared to supply SAWN TIMBER At the shortest notice. Anyone favoring us with Orders, will receive immediate attention. P.S. Letter-box kept for Orders at Pearn's Buck's Head Hotel; and at Foldi's Store, Dillman's Town. SALE, a FIFTH SHARE in Sellarsand party's EXTENDED CLAIM. Apply to James Tait, Dill, man's road.
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Kumara Times, Issue 1572, 11 October 1881, Page 3
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543Page 3 Advertisements Column 1 Kumara Times, Issue 1572, 11 October 1881, Page 3
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