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South Canterbury Times, Issue 3015, 25 November 1882, Page 1

Business Notices. SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES. JRj BPOBT OP JURORS. CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION. “ SECTION Vll,—(Sewing Machines). “ First Order of Merit —Silver Medals. “* Singer Manufacturing Co. For their Collection Of Manufacturing Machines a First Order of Merit, Certificate of Gold Me'al. The Committee desire to call special attention to the excellence of the Universal Feeding Leather Working Machine. “ * Singer Manufacturing- Co.—For the Best Family Sewing Machine, including variety of work, excellence of workmanship and mateiiU, simplicity of construction and durability, a First Order of Merit, with Certificate of Gold Medal. “Davis Sewing Machine Co.—For their Family Sewing Machine, for its variety of work, excellence of workmanship and material, a Silver Medal and First Order of Merit. In arriving at the merits of this machine as compared with the one exhibited by the Singer Company, the jury have had considerable difficulty in arriving at their decision, and it will be satisfactory to the public to know that the awards have been given in the above order after long discussion bv a majority of two to one.”

r OTHER EXHIBITS EXAMINED. The Committee have also examined-the following Machines :—The Household, the Bradbury, the Howe, and the Wheeler and Wilson, but beyond possessing some novelties in construction, they have fib special points to entitle them to leading places in this report:— W. G. Meddings, P. H. Dale, Allison D. Smith, L. Pozzi, H. J. Cunnington, and A. B. Kirk. Christchurch, New Zealand, 16th June, 1882. To the Secretary of the Committee of Judging and Awards, Sik, —We notice in to-day’s “ Lyttelton Times ’’ aud “ Press ” papers arf advertisement emanating from the Davis’ Sewing Machine Company, headed as follows ; CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. June 15th, 1882. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF EXPERTS. And signed at the foot by John Lee Scott, T. Gluvas Pascoe, Geo. P. Anthony.

Will you kindly state for the information of the public, if this report is an official one or merely a private report published for business purposes. Yours truly, SINGEE MEG. COMPANY. Per J, C. BUDGE. International Exhibition Offices, Christchurch,. N.Z June 16, 1882. To the Manager of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, Christchurch. Dear Sib, —I am directed by the Committee of Judging and Awards' to acknowledge your letter of the 16th inst., and to inform you that when the Davis’ Sewing Machine Company’s protest was investigated by the Committee, it was decided to refer’the matter back to the Jurors of Section VII., asking whether they would kindly reconsider their decision . and inform them (the Committee) at an early opportunity whether their decision given—of a First Order of Merit, Silver Medal could be altered toa recommendation of certificate of Gold Medal, the reply was that, after due consideration, they could see no reason for altering the award. 'Jhis decision was final, and accepted by the Committee, Messrs Fiske and Co. being advised of the result, consequently the advertisement you refer to is NOT OFFICIAL.

I am, Gentlemen, Faithfully yours, ROBT. S. WALPOLE, Secretary for the Committee of Judging Awards. BRANCHES— Main North Road, Timaru, and Colombo street, and Hobbs and Co., High street, Christchurch, AUSTRALIAN GRAIN AND PRODUCE COMPANY, (Late McGregor, Gordon and Co.) 82, Boubke Street West, Melbourne RECEIVE consignments and make advances equal to 75 per cent. New Zealand value f.o.b. upon Oats, Wheat, Barley, Flax, Grass Seeds, and every description of Produce, for sale either in Victoria, the London, cr foreign markets, HARRY C. BLDERTON, Manager and Auctioneer, FERRIBR’S PORTRAIT BOOMS Main South Road, Timaru (Opposite the Theatre.) None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the Studio.

Feerieu’s Panorama of Timaru non re'dy, and may be had from all the BooknellerK. Price, 2s fid. To Persons Furnishing. Having received by the GERD HEYE, just arrived, SOME SUPERB FURNITURE PROM VIENNA, Has determined to Clear Off his present Stock, including SEVERAL HANDSOME DRAWINGBOOM SUITER CHROMO LITHOGRAPHS, OLIOGRAPHS, Ac., And now offers it at a Reduction of 2S per oent, FOR CASSCall and judge for yourselves. WALLIS’ FURNITURE TJENJAMIN

WAREHOUSE BESWIOK STREET. CENTRAL BAKERY, ARTHUR STREET. HP. Madden, In thanking hia Customers for the liberal support accorded him since starting business, beg:s to intimate to the public of Tiraaru and Suburbs that he is prepared to execute all orders for Weddings, Bionics, School Treats, Club Dinners. and all other catering at the Lowest Possible Prices, and in the most modern stylo. tgr A Daily Delivery of DREAD and other orders in Town and Suburbs. None but the best ingredients used in his Business.