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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XX, Issue 3399, 16 June 1877, Page 1

NOTICES ART & INDUSTRIAL EXHIBITION, WANGANUL JN furtherance of the scheme of Educational Improvement inaugurated by the Incorporation of the Wanganui Public Library, the Directors have determined to hold, in August next, an EXHIBITION, to embrace the following departments: . ART. This Department will be under the control of competent judges, who will undertake to give the greatest care and attentiou to all pictures, oLjects of vertu, &c, entrusted to their charge. The loan of paintings, &c, will be gratefully acknowledged. INDUSTRIAL. Specimens of all industries carried on in the several districts of this coast, will be heartily welcomed. SCIENTIFIC & OTHER EXHIBITS. Owners of scientific collections of every kiud are invited to forward the same for exhibition. It is believed that a comparison will be a source of pleasure and profit to both the exhibitors and the general public. The exhibition of auy article possessing the merit of rarity or beauty is invited. The Directors appeal to the supporters of Education to second their efforts in endeavouring to make the contemplated Exhibition a success. All articles will be . suitably cared ' for and duly insured against risk from fire. The following gentlemen have kindly consented to act as Committees in the various departments : — Art Department: Messrs W. F. Russell, A. A. Sherriff, and A. Tod. Industrial Depabtment : Messrs H. C. Eield, J. T. Anderson, and Dr Tripe. Scientific and other Exhibits . Messrs J. G. Woon, M. V. Hodge, and H. Calders. Any further iuformation can be obtained from JOHN WARP, Hon. Secretary. May 31 CBONNINGTON 0 Importer of Pianofortes, American Organs, Harmoniums, Brass and Stringed Instruments, Music, and every requirement of the Music Trade, Lambton Quay, Wellington. GRAND PIANOFORTES. Broadwood's drawiug grand, iron framed, in rosewood case. Kap's semi iron grand, in elegant walnut case. COTTAGE PIANOFORTES. A magnificent selection now in stock from Broadwood, Xirkmann, Brinsmead, Challon and Hodgson, Legg, Bord, Aucher, Frerea, Leplace, Lipp and Sohn (of Stuttgart), Ascherberg (Dresden). HARMONIUMS. A large stock now opened, by Alexandre (Paris) and Trayser (Stuttgart), in plain oak, rosewood, and walnut cases, from small size, suitable for school or cottage, at £10 each, to larger and more elegant* .instruments adapted for drawing-room or church purposes. ORGANS. A nice assortment of Mason and Hamlin's renowned American Organs now opened. DEFERRED PAYMENTS. Any of the above pianos, harmoniums, or organs may be purchased on a liberal system of time payments — monthly or quarterly instalments taken. CASH. Cash purchasers are invited to look through my stock and compare prices before purchasing elsewhere Every instrument is marked to sell at a price leaving the barest margin of profit. As I import direct from the manufacturers, I can compete with any house in the colonies. Every instrument sold will be guaranteed as to quality. MUSIC. An immense stock now being opened -•' up, comprising the best selections • • from all the London publishers ; ..-"also, Peters' and Litolff's cheap editions of classical music, Lafleur's orchestral music, and all the popular book music of the day. The Trade and Profession in any part of the colony supplied on the most liberal terms. Prices aud auy j information given in answer to comi munications through the post. March 13