OF GLASGOW. The object of the Art-Union of Glasgow is to aid in extending a knowledge of Fine Arts, by distributihg amongst its members meritorious Works of art. A subscription of one guinea constitutes membership for one year. The whole subscriptions, after deducting the necessary working expenses are devoted to the purchase of paintings, 'drawings, sculptures, engravings, and bther works of art 5 each being entitled to the presentation work for the yeat of subscription, and a share in the annual ballot of prices. The presentation work for this year bonsists of an exquisite line engraving ion steel, by William Forrest, H.R.S.A., bf Edinburgh, after the painting ** Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe,’ 4 by the late Horatio M‘Culloch, R.S.A. Size bf engraved surface, 27 £ by 17 inches. The engraving is, in every 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, and the hesult of his combinations is a picture of surpassing beauty, on which the eye of the lover of nature is never weary of deposing. The Distribution of Prizes will take place in February, 1862. Subscriptions will be received at the Kumaba Times Office.
TO CAPITALISTS* SPECULATORS, AND OTHERS; FOR SALE, by Private Treaty, that well-knoWn Hotel in Dillman’s Town known as CONNELLY’S HOTEL, on the Main Road between Eumara and Christchurch, now in the occupation of Mr C. PETERS ; together with Good-will, License, Stock-in-Trade, Bar Sittings, Furniture, <fec., Alcock’s Billiard Table; handsome Boucer’s Pianoforte, quite new ; and every requisite for a tirst-class Hotel. Furniture, &c., may be taken at a Valuation. The House occupies the best possible position in Dillman’s Town; is adjacent to the road iloW being com strncted through from Itnmara to Christchurch road; and is doing the best business: Satisfactory reasons can bh given by the Proprietor for retiring ; and all information can be obtained by applying to the Proprietor, Ml’ C. PETERS, on the premises. QOURTS In OCTOBER. On WEDNESDAYS, sth, 12th, 19th, and 26th, at Noon. H. A. STRATFORD, R M., Warden. IX HANNAN, MINING ADVOCATE AND AGENT. (Registered under “ The Mines Act, 1877”), ts nOW prepared to conduct Suits in the Kuruara 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 Minibg Law. Any business he may be favored With Will be strictly and punctually attended to. Private Office i at lus residence, Main street: E. N. WILLBBBG, LICENSED SURVEYOR, And MINING ENGINEER: Encroachment, Tunnel, and WaterRace Surveys made at reasonable charges. Perfect accuracy guaranteed. Agent, D. Hannan, Mining Advocate, Ac., Post-office Hotel, Main Street, Ehunara. QKUKU SAW MILL M'CONNON BROS. Beg to notify the public of Dillman’s Town, Kuraara, and surrounding districts that they have erected a Sawmill at Dillman’s Town j 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 Eoldi’a Stofe, Dilhnan’s Town.
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Kumara Times, Issue 1580, 20 October 1881, Page 3
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