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South Canterbury Times, Issue 3022, 4 December 1882, Page 1

Business Notices. SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES. Report op jurors. CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION. “ SECTION VH.—(dewing Machines). “ First Order of Merit —Silver Medals. “ * Singer Manufacturing Co. For their Collection of Manufacturing Macbims a First Order of Merit, Certificate of Go'd i Meal. The Committee aesire to call special attention to the excellence of the . Universal Feeding Leather Working Machine. “ * Singer Manufacturing Co.—For the Best Family Sewing Machine, including "a’iety of work, excellence of workmanship and mareri 1, simplicity of construction and durability, a Fi .-t Order of Merit, with Certificate <>f Gold Medal. “Davis Sewing Machine Co.—For their Family S wing Machine, for its variety of woik, 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 by a majority of two to one.” 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 no 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. Kiik. Christchurch, New Zealand, 10th June, 1882. To the Secretary of the Committee of Judging and Awards. SIR, —We notice in to-day’s “ Lyttelton Times ” ai.d “ Press” papers an 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. 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 Sir, —I am directed by the Committee of Judging and Awards to acknowledge your letter of the 16lh 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 de- > cision and inform them (the Com- A mittee) 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 'lbis 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, .KOHI, S WALPOLE, _ Secretary for the Committee of Judging Awards. BRANCHES— I 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, Bourkb Street West, Melbourne j 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 Vic- ( fcoria, the London, or foreign markets, HARRY C. El-DBRTON, Manager and Auctioneer. To Persons Furnishing. B EN J AMIN w ALLIS Having received by the GERD HEYE, just arrived, SOME SUPERB FURNITURE ( PROM VIENNA, Has determined to Clear Off his present . Stock, including J SEVERAL HANDSOME DRAWINGROOM SUITES, CHROMO LITHOGRAPHS, OLIOGRAPHS. &c.. And now offers it at a Reduction of 25 per cent, FOR CASHCall and judge lor yourselves. WALLIS’ FURNITURE WAREHOUSE BBSWIOK STREET. CENTRAL BAKERY, ARTHUR STREET. I H. P. Madden, 1 In thanking his Customers for the liberal support accorded him since starting 1 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 3 Possible Prices, and in the most modern style, A Daily Delivery of BREAD and other orders in Town and Suburbs. { None but the best ingredients used in bis Business. Messrs taylor and flaTman are appointed Agents for the South * Canterbury Times, and copies may bo ob- ( lained from them Every Evening. f WAIHT BUSH SAW MILLS 1 mAYLOR AND FLATMAN 9 X beg to announce to their numerous 1 customers that the\ are DOING SAWN \ TIMBER, POSTS, &0., AT PRICES TO 1 MEET THE TIM KS. All orders entrusted 3 to tb°m will receive their best attention. Prices can bo obtained at the Geraldine Hotel, ok at the Mills Waib Bash]