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Colonist, Volume III, Issue 304, 18 September 1860, Page 1

fttopeiit fjtoftos. EDUCATION RATE. Provincial Office, Nelson, August 31st, 1860. - PURSUANT to the provisions of the ; "E^ 1™11 Amendment Act, 1858," his Honor 11^!1^.^™^1410^ notified, that the ANNUAL RAIIL imposed by tho said Act upon all Hr?°TWT?n dingji^in Educational Districts, wiU-be LEVIED on THURSDAY, the lat day of November .next;, and that the same will bo received at; the following places, between the hours of Ten aim,, and Four, p.m., viz.:— ' Court House, Nelson, by the Sergeant-Major of - : : , Police;;' \[\ ■: . .''■■' 'I >.. .■-':■.: '' ' ■ ,■■ School-house.. Clifton-terrace, Suburban North by ; Mr. Alexander Wragg; .; . ' School-house, Stoke, by Mr, E. Austin; : School-house, Wairiiea East, by Mr. W. Stanton • School-house, Wairaea West, by Mr. Geo, Walker; School-house, Spring Grove, by Mr. Thomas An- :-.■ "•■. Drews; '''-■' '.. . : •'.. .' School-house, Wakefield, by Mr. E.Burbush,• School-house,- Upper Moutere, by Mr. Daniel Talbot; School-house, Lower Moutere, by Mr. W. Guy; School-house, Motueko* by Mr. Wr Andrews;' ' School-house, Riwaka, by Mr. C. Pattie; ' School-house, Motupipi, by Mr. J. Baird; House of Mr. G. Taylbr, Takaka, by Mr. G. '■ ■ .Taylor; •..■ - ; -*v^:.. r '■■ ■ . ■■. ■ Police Station, Collingwdoajby Mr.Eobt. Strange;. i _ The aforesaid Act requiressthat" every householder m each educational district eEkll pay, annually; tfrenty shilhngs,' and a further stinfof five shillingsfor'everv child ot euch householder between the ages; of five and* fourteen years: Provided aiwa^that nopersoh shall' .be liable to,;pajrfor more thaj^Sur chMreii, nor foriaay child -resuUcg morejhfc^iiteo;. miles.from any schooHstablishgatunuer this Act; nor for any child. at*e.ndfng:an y^9h'o6l n<>t established under this Act, ; in respect of vyhom such person shall produce to the Collector a certificate, signed by, the teacher of such jschool; showing that such.' child has attended during ■ ;th<J three.months previous to theilevyinpr of the late -' ' ' ALFRED GKEENFIELD, : 3pr /,.. . ■'.. Chief Clerk. WEIGHTS AND MEASURES.' . . ". ;*;;■•■■.■-■■■■• Depot, Nelson, 3rd September, iB6O. is hereby given that I am now ;■»•■"-. -prepared to compare, adjust,and. stamp Weights ; and Measures,- under the provisions of the " Weights and Measnres Ordnance," at the office of the Board of Works, Nelson. All persons having in their posses- * sion any false or deficient balance, or any unstamped or unmarked weiglit or, measure i after: the.first day of October next, will be liable to a penalty of ten pounds. i ••; ■ • ■ • HENRY CLOUSTON,; : : •- ' . Inspector,.:/ " ' NELSON INSTITUTE.' '• A LECTURE in connection with the J-x-- above institution will be given in the Freemasons' Hall, on WEDNESDAY EVENING NEXT, by G. Heppel, Esq., M. A., principal of the Nelson College. Subject—GEOßGE STEPHENSON. The chair will be taken at half-past Seven precisely. Admission 6d, to defray expenses. ; By order of the Committee, JOHN" PERCY, Honorary Secretary. September 13, 1860. •• 991 i 'TO LET.—TheTEAFALGAR HOTEL, -1- -Nelson. This Hotel has the best acconiodation - for Gentlemen and Private Families; has excellent Stabling; the Furniture, &c, &c, to be taken at a valuation. . . For particulars, apply to the proprietor, Mr. JOHN LUCK, at the Hotel. .' ■■ .] - Nelson", 27th July, 1850.. ; ' ■ .. : ,854, TO LET,—A SHOP adjoining the M*. -*- rine Hotel. . Apply to Mr. WATERS, Bridge-street, or to A. AMOS. 879 [a oaed.] PRIVATE BOARD or 130ARD and A KEBEOHNO.EI— On— cretTXEjDrrxxaix-, at" MMI ,NALDER'S, Hardy-street. : 948 T3OARD and LODGING with every JJ comfort provided for a few single Gentlemen at the undersigned. Terms moderate. M. H. SMART, Next to Mr. Oxley's Photographic Gailery, Bridge-street. 951 TAKE NOTICE. ; MECHANICS will find comfortable J-J- 1- BOARD and LODGING may be had in a private house in the centre of the Town at 235. per week Apply at the office of the Colonist. 964: A RESPECTABLE PERSON is desirous *%■ of obtaining a situation as HOUSEKEEPER or some similar employment, where a long residence previously as a. housekeeper in Nelson would be a recommendation to, any one requiring a confidential and' , trustworthy person. For address apply to the Office of this paper, or to Mr. HOUGH, Bridge-street. 975^ piLGEUS HO T.B L, -*• (Half-way between Nelson and Blenheim.) D. B, MACKENZIE, Pkoprietok. ■ The Public are respectfully informed that the above Hotel is now opened, and that every attention will be given to the comfort of visitors.. Wines, Spirits, and Ales of the best description. Good Paddock and Stabling. Boats in readiness on the shortest notice, for parties who may wish to view the magnificent bays in the Peloras Sound. ■ D. B. M. is well acquainted with the Pelorus dis- . trict, and will be glad to give information to intending Purchasers of Land. 835 pOLLINGWOOD PHOTOGRAPHIC ROOM. N. E. PLYMOUTHZ begs respectfully to acquaint the inhabitants and visitors of the Gold Districts, that he is prepared to take PHOTOGRAPHIC PORTRAITS daily,, at Berry's Golden Age Tavern, Strand, Collingwood. Terms, moderate. HAIR-CUTTING and SHAVING done by N. E. PLYMOUTHZ. .. : 873 W JENKINS, UNDERTAKER • Haidy-street, Nelson. 368 MOTICE. — The ROYAL MAIL will . ; leave WAKEFIELD every Wednesday and Saturday, at Half-past Seven, a.m., and the HOLLY BUSH every Thursday, at Nine, a.m., if the river permits. . , ''" ■ . - N.B.—All orders executed on commission, Parcels delivered, &c, &c, by V , J. ANDREWS, 58 • . Mail Contractor. M OTICE.—PUBLIC CONYJEYANCE , every . Monday, Friday, and Saturday, from. WAIMEA EAST, starting at 9 a.m. from Mr. Kite's, and at half-past 3 p.ni.'from Nelson. ' PARCELS DELIVERED. ■ R. WALLIS. Richmondj June,9th, 1860. ■\r6TICE.--All PERSONS fbqrid TRES--1-11 PASSING or CUTTING TIMBER after this 1 notice, on any of the. Sections of Land in the District df the Aorere, lately; in the occupation/and known as |the property of Mr. Richard Pitman Odtridcie, will ;be t prosecuted with; the1 utmost rigour of the- law. > " By Order of the Mortgagees, : : i i* .■...•■•■■ >'- SAMUEL KINaDON, 959 Sojifjtor,