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South Canterbury Times, Issue 3018, 29 November 1882, Page 1

Business Notices. SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES. Report of jurors. CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION. “ SECTION Vll.—(Sewing Machines). “First Order of Merit— Silver Medals “ * Singer Manufacturing Co. —F( their Collection of Manufacturing Machim _ a First Order of Merit, Certificate of Go Meal. The Committee desire to ca special attention to the excellence of tl Universal Feeding Leather Workir Machine. 1 “ * Singer Manufacturing Co.—F( k the Best Family Sewing Machine, includir "aiiety of work, excellence of worktnai ship and mateiid, simplicity of constru tion and durability, a Fust Order of Meri with Certificate of Gold Medal. “Davis Sewing Machine Co.— Fc their Family Sewing Machine, for il variety of woik, excellence of workmai ship and material, a Silver Medal and Fin Order of Merit. In arriving at the meril of this machine as compared with the or exhibited by the Singer Company, th jury have had considerable difficulty i arriving at their decision, and it will t satisfactory to the public to know that th awards have been given in the above orde after long discussion by a majority of tvv to one.” OTHER EXHIBITS EXAMINED. The Committee have also examined th following Machines :—The Household, th Bradbury, the Howe, and the Wheeler am Wilson, but beyond possessing som novelties in construction, they have n special points to entitle them to leadiu places in this report:— W. G. Meddings P. H. Dale, Allison D. Smith, L, Pozzi, H J. Gunnington, and A. R. Kirk. Christchurch, New Zealand, 16th June, 1882. To the Secretary of the Committee o Judging and Awards. Sir, —We notice in to-day’s “ Lytteltoi Times ” aud “ Press ” papers an advertise' ment 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. Gluyas 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, SINGER MFG. COMPANY. Per J. 0, BRUCE. 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 to a recommendation of certificate of Gold Medal, the reply was that, after due consideration, they could see no reason for altering the award. This 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, ROB I'. 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, Bourke 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 0. ELDERTON, Manager and Auctioneer. P ERRIER’S PORTRAIT ROOMS Main South Road, Timaru (Opposite the Thes tre.) None but Approved Pictures are allowed to leave the Stutfio. Furrier's Panorama of Timaru now ro >dy, and may be had from all the Book seller)!. Price. 2.i fid. To Persons Furnishing. i EN J AM IN ALLIS Having received by the GERD HEYE, just arrived, SOME SUPERS FURNITURE PROM VIENNA, Has determined to Clear Off his present Stock, including SEVERAL HANDSOME DRAWINGROOM SUITES, GHROMO LITHOGRAPHS, OLIOGRAPHS, &c„ And now offers it at a Reduction of 25 per oent, FOR CASHCall and judge for yourselves. WALLIS’ FURNITURE WAREHOUSE BESWIOK STREET. CENTRAL BAKERY, ARTHUR STREET. H. P. Madden, In thanking his Customers for the liberal support accorded him since starting business, begs to intimate to the public of Timaru and Suburbs that he is prepared to execute all orders for Weddings, Picnics, School Treats, Club Dinners. and all other catering at the Lowest Possible Prices, and in the most modern style. U 55" A Daily Delivery of BREAD and other orders in Town and Suburbs. None but the best ingredients used in his Business.