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South Canterbury Times, Issue 2361, 11 October 1880, Page 3

Particulars relating to the South Canterbury Jockey Club’s Sires’ Produce Stakes,to be run for in 1884, will be found in another column. The Camera Obscura on LeCren’s Terrace is attracting numerous visitors. Its stay being limited, those who have not seen the exhibition should do so as soon as possible. Messrs Gibson and Cockroft announce a grand art union distribution of jewellery to come off on Oct. 26. The reputation of this old established firm is a guaranteethat the prizes, consisting of magnificent watches, diamond sets and other choice and valuable articles, are genuine and can be depended on. There are many who can afford to lose ten shillings on a venture yet cannot afford the insignia of wealth which a gold watch or diamond necklace indicates, but Messrs Gibson and Cockroft have evidently determined to meet their wishes. We understand that Dr Wilkins, oculist and aurist, will return to Christchurch, where he intends settling permanently, this week. Dr Wilkins has been appointed to the Christchurch hospital for some time, past and we have been made acquainted with a large number of cases which he has treated in that institution with the happiest results. Among these we may mention that of John Lewis, aged 74, who was totally blind from glaucoma, a most difficult and almost incurable malady, and that of a child that was bom blind, but who, under his treatment can now see perfectly. A young lad who recently arrived from England was admitted as a blind incurable, but after an operation he has had his sight perfectly restored. A child of nine years, born blind, has also recovered her sight in Christchurch under the Doctor’s treatment. These cases are well authenticated and they place Dr Wilkin’s skill beyond a doubt. It is to be hoped, for the sake of those who are suffering diseases of the eye and ear, in this district, that although he is returning to Christchurch he will pay South Canterbury a periodical visit.

The Mary King, schooner, arrived from Lyttelton, this afternoon and moored off the Breakwater. This vessel and another one were seen at an early hour this morning beating about the beach, and some fears were at one time entertained for their safety as they once or twice came very close inshore. The Mary King got safely in about two o’clock, but the other vessel is still a considerable distance off.

For continuation of News see fourth page. DUNGAN’ PATENT PARAGON MANGLE. R P. DUNGAN respectfully informs the public that his PATENT MANGLE IS NOW ON VIEW at his shop in Beswick street, and that he is prepared to take orders lor same at the very low figure of £l2. Mr Dungan is prepared to prove the wonderful superiority of this Mangle over all others in respect of Economy, Efficiency, and Labor, and a single inspection or trial will prove that P. Dungan has achieved a wonderful benefit to all who require the use of mangles, labor and time being lessened to a minimum, while these advantages can be obtained for half the cost of the other box mangles. Please to give your Orders in Time. AUSTRALIAN FILTERS. THESE Filters arc made of Canvas, and are admirably adapted for warm climates. No Householder should be without one. The warmer the day the colder the water. PRICE TEN SHILLINGS EACH. JOHN TRIST, Sail and Tent Maker, opposite Mr M. Jonas’, Main South Road. Inspection Invited.