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Kumara Times, Issue 1623, 9 December 1881, Page 3

MIKONUI WATER RACE. SECTIONS Nos. 10 and 10 T Y ceived at this, office until. NOOK on MONDAY, the 19th DECEMBER} 1881, for the above contracts. They are to be marked on the outside " Tender for Section No.-—," and ad* dressed to the Hon. the Minister for Public Works, Greymouth. Telegraphic tenders similarly addressed and marked will be received, if presented at anjr Telegraph Office by noon of the same date, provided that written tenders are lodged at any District or Resident Engineer's Office by the same hour*. Drawings* specifications,. and general conditions may be seen at this office; at the Survey Office, Hokitika; and afe the Court House, Ross. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By command, F. W. MARTIN, Resident Engineer; Public Works Office, Greymouth; November 23, 1881. nOURTS la DECEMBER; On WEDNESDAYS—I4th, at 11 a.m.; and 21st, at 9 a;ni. H; A. ft M:, Warden. A RT-UNiON OF GLASGOWi The object of the Art-TJnibu of Glas : gow is to aid in extending a knowledge of Fine Arts> by distributing amongst its members meritorious works of art. A subscription of one guinea constitutes 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 year of subscription, and a share in the annual ballot of prices. The presentation" work for this year consists of an exquisite line engraving on steel, by William Eorrest, H.R.S.A., of Edinburgh, after the painting " Kilchurn Castle, Loch Awe," by tht* late Horatio M'Culloch, R.S.A. Size of engraved surface, 27£ 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. E. BAKFF, TVTINING ADVOCATE, XTX , (Registered 1867) Conducts suits, and appears in applications and objections in the. Wardens' Courts for Kumara, Greenstone, Golds* borough, and Stafford. Registration and all other Court business carefully attended to. Forms filled up; Agreements and Petitions prepared ; Naturalization Papers made out, &c. OFFICE : TUT STREET. " HANNAH, WATCHMAKER. <J» AND JEWELLER, Begs.to intimate to the inhabitants of Kumara and surrounding district that he has just received a new and varied stock, suitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR PRESENTS, consistingof From the beat English and American Makers; Ladies' and Gents' Gold Albert Chains, Lockets, Brooches, and Earrings, Studs, Rings, and Charms; also a selection of Silver Necklets, Lockets, Brooches, a ; nd Earrings ; Spectacles, to suit all Bights; Wedding Rings and Keepers, \ ;