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Southland Times, Issue 1829, 9 December 1873, Page 4

Public Hotice*. ' SOUTHLAND CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. r|'HE GRAND ANNUAL GATHERING of the above Society will be held at the ground I of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association on Thursday and Friday, the lst and 2nd January, 1874. Patrons : His Excellency Sir James Feegusson, Bart., Governor of New Zealand, and His Honor J. Macandbew, M.H.R., Superintendent of Otago. President — The Hon J. A. R. Menzies. Vice-President— Jas. Blicklocs, Esq. Hon Treasurer — Wm. J. Moffett, Esq. Superintendent of Sports — Neil Ferguson. Directors : nis Worship the Mayor Messrs A. J. Klles (Messrs F. W. Wade Messrs Win. Blackwood Messrs J. Dalgliesh — Jas. Harvey | — Jno. Kingsland — A. W. Fraser — Wm.Wood — Wm. Conyers j — Jas. Colyer — Geo. Goodwillie — J. R. Cuthberteoi' — D.M.Cameron I — Richd. Matthews- — D. M'Kellar — Thos. Pratt — H. T. Ross i — T. 8. Bremner — P. M'Kellar — D. Macrorie — D. L. Matheson ' — Geo. Smith — Wm. Cochran —N. S. Campbell — A. J. Smyth i —K. M'lvor —W. R. Brunton W. P. Grigor — J. W. Mitchell I — Richd. Powell — Alex. Armstrong — J. H. Kerr — J. T. Mnrtin I — P. M'Ewan — Roht. Tapper Judges : For Bagpipe Music and Highland Dancing— Messrs D. M. Cameron, A. T. Clark, and John M'Crostie, jun. For Best Dressed Highlanders — Messrs N. S. Campbell, John Stewart, and Robert M'lntosh. For Races and Leaping— Messrs F. W. Wale, D. Macrorie, George Smith, John Kingsland, Wm Conyers, and W. E. Brunton. For Throwing Hammers, Putting Ball, and Tossing Caber — Messrs James Blacklock, A. W. Fraser, and John Campbell. For Wrestling — Messrs John Dalgliesh, James Colyer, Robert Cleave, and Alex Armstrong. For Tilting at the Ring — Messrs J. T. Martin. W. J. Moffett, and A. M'lntyre. For Quoits — Messrs John Scott, and Charles Douglas. For Irish Dancing — Messrs J. M'lnerney, and J. M'Carthy. Programmes of the Games are in print, and wiil be distributed through Town and Country in a few days. NEIL FERGUSON, Secretary. Invercargill, 24th November, 1873. CHRISTMAS PRESENTS AND NEW YEAR'S GIFTS! ! L. RODGERS'S FANCY BAZAAR. LB. begs to intimate that he has now received the whole of his present season's Goods ei • Otago, May Queen, and other late arrivals, direct from London and Glasgow, and having just completed additional Show Booms in Don street, next to Mr Mussen's Photographic Rooms, he is enabled to offer to the inhabitants of Southland a superior and larger selection of Goods than can possibly be found at any other similar establishment in New Zealand, and at Reasonable Priceß. THE JEWELLERY DEPARTMENT Will be found very extensive, containing a Choice Selection of Brooches, Ear Rings, Lockets, Cbains, Pins, Studs, and Bohemian Garnet Work. A Large Assortment of Gold and Silver English Lever and Geneva Watches. A Good Selection of Sterling Silver Cups, Knife, Fork, and Spoon, in cases, beautifully engraved, for presentation. BOOKS! BOOKS!! BOOKS!!! The Stock in this department is now well known to be equal to any in Otago, and it is beyond the limits of an ordinary advertisement to particularise. An inspection is invited. New Bjoks by all the most popular writers, every mail. A splendid selection of Beautifully Bound Books, illustrated for the present season. BIBLES, PRAYER, PSALM, AND HYMN BOOKS. LR. has much pleasure in intimating tbat he has just received from those eminent publishers, . Messrs Collins Sons & Co., of Glasgow, a splendid selection of the above, ranging in prices from one shilling to five pounds. Lar^e Family Bibles, and Large Type Bibles, for old sights. A supply of the Scotch Psalmodies, cut leaves. SCHOOL AND EDUCATIONAL WORKS. LR. would draw the attention of Teachers, Educational Committees, and heads of Fnmilies, to • his Large Stock of Educjitional Works and School requisites. Having lately received a Lariie Addition to his Stock, he is prepared to supply teachers ah Dunedin Wholesale Prices, and can with confidence recommend tho New Z>a!and Exercise Books issued by him as the best value for money obtainable in New Zealand. The selection of Drawing Books, Dictionaries, Atlasses, and Copy Books is very large. STATIONERY!! STATIONERY!!! The Stock in this department is now very extensive, and being all imported direct, it is the intention of L. R. not to be undersold by any wholesale house in New Zealand when quantities are taken. Storekeepers are particularly requested to give L. R. a call and inspect the stock. THE MISCELLANEOUS PRESENTATION DEPARTMENT Comprises a large and varied selection of the following articles : — Writing Desks, Work B xes, and Baskets of the most elegant description, Etui Cases rearl, ivory, and black Opera, Field, and Marine Glasses, Telesoopos, Ladies' Bags and Reticules, Microscopes Compendiums, very elegunt Lustres and Vases, Toilet Sets consisting of twelve pieces, real China Vases, Bead Baskets, Globes, Jewel Boxes and Trays, Ring Stands, and a miscellaneous selection of other g6ods. REAL AND IMITATION JET AND BOG OAK ARTICLES. A verv large Belection now on hand, consisting of Bracelets, Brooches, Ear Rings, &c, &c, from Is to 255. MUSIC! MUSIC! MUSIC! Special Attention will bo given to this Branch. The selection now on hand is large, and several hundred Pieceß of the newest and most popular Music hav« lately been received, as also a good selection of the latest Music Books. MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS. LR. is a Direct Importer of Pianos, Harmoniums, Violins, Cornopeans, Flutes, Fifes, Flutinas, • Concertinas, Banjos, Accordeans, Tambourines, Violin Strings, and all kinds of Musical Sundriea. MUSICAL BOXES, 2, 4, and 6 Airs. CRICKETER S' MATERIALS. IR. has just received a New Supply for the present season, and the selection of Bats and Balls J» cannot be surpassed in New Zealand. A good selection of Belts, Caps, and Leggings. ARCHERY ! ARCHERY ! ! ARCHERY ! ! ! A Good Selection for Ladies and Gentlemen. CROQUET AND OTHER OUT-DOOR GAMES. SINGLE AND DOUBLE PERAMBULATORS. A New Supply of SEWING MACHINES by various makers now daily expected, of which due notice will be given. TOYS! T OTsTI TOYS!!! For the approaching season. This department has received special attention, and the Stock will now be found well selected in Dolls, Rocking Horses, Clockwork Toys, Noahs' Arks, Tea Sets, Children's Mugs, and an infinite variety of miscellaneous and amusing Toys. PERFUMERY, PATENT MEDICINES, COMBS, AND BRUSHES. The stock in this particular line is large and well selected. DR BRIGHT'S PHOSPHODYNE. TOBACCONIST S' GOODS. A large selection of Cigars, Cigarettes, aud best Aromatic, cut. Storekeepers can be supplied with wooden imitation and real Meerschaum Pipes, at Wholesale Prices. The largest selection in Southland. THE NEWS AGENCY DEPARTMENT. This Branch is conducted with the some punctuality and dispatch which has characterised it for the last eleven years. Agent for all the Home and Colonial Newspapers. SEE HANDBILLS. HIDES ! ! HIDES !! ! NOTICE. Ttt-i-, «• , • • „., T^HE undersigned will give the highest cash HE highest CASH price given for Hides in 1 pr j ce f or goo a Hides, in Riverton. tOWQ at FRED. A. SIMPSON. PHILLIPS & CAMPBELL'S, t. f f EORSALE, Dee street. ' FIRST-CLASS Roadside House, somo distance ,, T „„ X . T „ „„„.._,, from Inveroargill, on the main Dunedin MISSING FRIENDS. Road. For full particulars, apply to G. F. MARTIN & CO. T F ™™™ ld T eet *!• J>f °L UI S R^ R P WOOL, HIDES, SKINS, &c. L COOPER, native of Falmouth, England, _ ' who left home in June, 1865, for Melbourne, rpHE underßigned are cash bu of wool in Victoria in the ship Yorkshire, and who was | grease? hides, skins, and tallow. last heard of in Adelaide, South Australia, his & brother Thomas will be glad to hear from him. FORSYTH, MASON & CO., Address care of Mr T. Crack, Tay street, Inver- Staplers and Woolscourers, cargill, New Zealand. Waikiwi, Invercargill.