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Kumara Times, Issue 1573, 12 October 1881, Page 2

ftOROCTGK Oft KtfMARA. TENDERS are invited for making a DRAIN through sections to the" north of Seddon street. Specifications can be seen .at the Town Hall, where tenders nlusfc bd lodged before noon of WEDNESDAY, October 19th. JAMES WYLDE, Town Clerk, Kuraara, Sth Oct. I^Bl. ART-UNION OF GLASGOW, The object of the Art-TJnion of Glasgow is to aid in extending a knowledge of Fme Alts, by distributing amongst its members meritorious works of art A subscription of one guinea consul utes 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 worfcs of art) each being entitled to the presentation work for the year of subscription, and a share in the annual ballot of prizes. The presentation work for* this year consists of an exquisite line engraving on 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, 27J by 17 inches. The engraving is, in every respect* worthy of the painting—the scene re-> presented 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, and 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. The Distribution of Prizes will take place in February, 1882. Subscriptions will be received at the Kumara Times Office.

TO CAPITALISTS, SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS. FOR SALE, by .Private Treaty, that well-known Hotel in Dillnian's Towd known as - ' . CONNELLY'S, HOTEL, " on the Main Road between Kumara and Chrfstchurch, now in the occupation of Mr C. PETERS ) together "with Good-will, License, Stock-in-Trade, Bar Fittings, Furniture, &c., Alcock's Billiard Table; handsome Boucer's Pianoforte, quite new j and every requisite for a first-class Hotel. Furniture, <fec., may be taken at a valuation. The House occupies the best possible position .in Dillman's Town; is adjacent to the road now being, con" structed 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 he obtained by applying to the Proprietor, Mr C. PETERS, on the premises. lORSALE, cheap, a good ANGLO--1 GERMAN CONCERTINA, nearly new. Apply Office of this paper.