THE ART ONION OF GLASGOW. Instituted 38-41. Patron — llis Royal Highness the Prince Albert. President —His Grace the Duke of Hamilton. nr HE object of the ART UNION OF 1 GLASGOW is to aid in extending a knowledge of the Fine Arts, by the purchase and dissemination amongst the Members of Meritorious Works. A subscription of One Guinea constitutes membership for one year. The whole subscriptions, after deducting the necessary expenses, are devoted to the purchase of Pictures/Drawings, Sculptures, Engravings, and other Works of Art. Each member for the year 1832-3, ended June, for every Guinea subscribed, was entitled to the following privileges L To a Copy of a very beautiful Engraving on Steel, of The Keeper’s 'ifa in ■■liter, after the Painting by Richard Ansdel, Esq., and W. P. Frith, Esq., A. Engraved by H. T. Myall, Esq. Size 19| by 16 inches. 11. —To the chance of obtaining one oflpO Parian Statuettes and Groups, with shades and stands. 111. —To the chance of obtaining one of two hundred India Paper Proofs, in folio, of Ten Etchings on Steel, by W. B. Scott, Esq., after Paintings by his late distinguished brother, David Scott, Esq., R.S.A., with a Memoir of his Life, engraved and written expressly for the Art Union of Glasgow. IV. To the chance of obtaining a Painting or other Work of Art, at the Annual General Meeting. Subscribers of more than one guinea, in place of taking more than one copy of the Engraving for the year, have the choice of selecting, for each additional guinea, one of the following Engravings, being prints already issued by the Societyviz., The Hermit , Italian Shepherds , Prince Charles Edward , Harvest , May Morning, Whittington , Hagar and Ishmael, and Heather Belles , or, in lieu thereof, taking a Proof Impression for the year. Subscriptions for the year 1835-4 will be received at Auckland, by the Honorary Secretary; and each Subscriber will be entitled to the Engraving for the year 1832-3 (The Keeper’s Daughter) and to the chance of a Prize, equal at least to those of the past year, at the Drawing to take place at the General Meeting in June next. The Engravings of The Keeper’s Daughter and Heather Belles are oh view at the shop of J. Williamson, Hon. Secretary for Auckland. Progress of the Society for the last five years. Expended on TO EXCURSIONISTS AND OTHERS. T\/FR. and Mrs. CONSTABLE respectfully -xul thanks the Ladies and Gentlemen whom business or pleasure has caused to avail themselves of the accommodations afforded by the hotel at Waiuku, and for the assurances they have received of the entire satisfaction afforded by their endeavours to secure the comfort of their visitors. They hope, by similar exertions, to merit the good opinion of those who may hereafter slay at their house. It may not be generally known that Wild Pigeons, Ducks, Teal, and all other descriptions of Wild Fowl, abound in the neighbourhood of Waiuku, and that the Waikato River, vvilhits beautiful scenery, is only ninemilesdistant. Mr. Constable has always a conoe in readiness to convey bis visitors there. In addition to the well-known Harry Bluff, Mr, Constable has recently added a new and well-fitted vessel to the line of sailing cutters between Onelumga and Waiuku, so that passengers may now 7 depend upon punctuality in starling and speed during the passage. */ Travellers supplied with Stores. Waiuku, June 291h, 1833. MONTREAL PRIVATE BOARDING RESIDENCE, BY EDWARD EVERETT, Chapel-street, near West Queen-street, (Lately occupied by Mr. Russell). EDWARD EVERETT respectfully announces that the above will be ready for the reception of Families and Gentlemen after the 2nd Sept. No exertions will be spared to render it a comfortable home to those parties who will favour him with their patronage. N.B.—E. Everett has three superior bed rooms still unoccupied. They command beautiful views of the Bay, etc. —Enquire of Mr. Vaile, Grocer, Queen-street. Auckland, Sept. 12, 1833. JUST PUBLISHED. Price Two Shillings. Recollections of a visit to EUROPE, in 1 Sol and 1832, by a Traveller from New Zealand. Willi any profits that may be derived from this publication it is intended to commence a fund for establishing an Evening Reading Room and Library for the working classes at Auckland. ' . • J. Williamson, Bookseller. -ANTED, —A Smart LAD of about 14 ’ or 13 years of age, as an Apprentice to Mr. A. McPherson, Plumber, Copper and Tin plate worker, Shortland-strcet. A GENTLEMAN of respectable and quiet -A-k. habits can be accommodated with residence with a private family.—Apply at this office.
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New Zealander, Volume 9, Issue 779, 1 October 1853, Page 4
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