BOARD OF EDUCATION. PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIPS. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION hereb gives notice that on the dates herein nia * after fixed PUBLIC EXAMINATIONS wil be HELD by Examiuers appointed by th in * Board, of Candidates desirous of competinj her, f or t} ie scholarships mentioned below, unde ias the following regulations :— .._ The scholarships to be ten in nnmbei each to be of the value of £40 per aunuir tenable for two years, provided funds fo IS. that purpose be voted by the Provincia Council. t. 00 Two of these scholarships will beopei *9 r to all boys whose age does not exceei y 18 eleven years on the 4th June, the firs day of examination. (&) Three of these scholarships will b< open to all boys whose age does noi exceed twelve years on tlie 4th June old, the first day of examination.' ent ( c ) Three scholarships will be open tc , • all boys whose age does not exceec l thirteen years on the 4th June, th< .. first day of examination. last (rf) Two scholarships will be open t( all boys whose age docs uot exceet fourteen years on the 11th June, tin the first day of examination. be The proceeds of the scholarships will b< available ouly as a contribution towardi , expences of tuition, board, lodging, and othei 2 — expenses at some .chool to be approved o: by the Board. Those boys desirous to compete must give notice in writing to the Chairman of th< Board of Educatiou on or before the 20tt May, stating their age and the school a' RV which they attend. In case they attend nc . school their residence must be named, eir, The examination will take place at Christ ' church, and all necessary expenses foi travelling and for board and lodging in 7 curred by the candidates will be defrayed b-j the Board. The Board reserves to itself the right o: requiring proof as to the age of any can didates. Candidates for scholarships open to al boys under the ages of eleven, twelve, anc by thirteen respectively, as above describee BY under the letters a, b, and c, will be exa mined on the following subjects :—- ---ng» Spelling ?u- Reading ier. Writing Arithmetic English Grammar Composition Geography History, Sacred and Profane. Candidates for scholarships open to all boys under fourteen years of age will be 0 examined on the following subjects:— English Grammar and Composition, in- . eluding Spelling J ° Arithmetic Geometry and Algebra ier History, Ancient and Modern, Sacred and Profane Geography, Physical and Political. By order, — FREDERIC MAINVYARTNG, Secretary. ;E - Christchurch, April 17, 1873. 4-18 2876

BOARD OF EDUCATION. COMPETITIVE DESIGNS are invited from Architects for a NORMAL SCHOOL to be built in Christchurch. The Architect whose design shall be approved of by the Board will have the super>ld intendence of the building while being erected, and will receive the usual commission. Premiums of Fifty Pounds and Twenty'lb Five Pounds will be paid to the respective Architects whose design may be considered by the Board to rank first and second. Designs with cipher or motto affixed, and accompanied by a sealed letter enclosing Architect's name and address, should be Le, delivered at the office of the Board of Education before 3 o'clock on MONDAY, 2nd of c- June, 1873. Further particulars can be obtained on application at the office of the Board of Education, Christchurch. By order. F. MAINWARING, 30 _ Secretary. April 17, 1873. 4-18 2877 TO BUILDERS. TENDERS are Invited for ADDITIONS to the Supreme Court Buildings, Christchurch, Canterbury. °| Plans and specifications to be seen at the ■ b Offices of Mr Alex. Lean, Hereford street, Christchurch. Tenders will be received at this Office not later than four o'clock on WEDNESDAY, the 30th instant, or by letter bearing the ie post mark of that or- any prior date. t- WALTER KENNAWAY, Secretary for Public Works,. Canterbury jj. Public Works Office, it Christchurch, April 10, 1873. J. 4-10 2682 TO CONTRACTORS. * REFORMATORY, BURNHAM. TENDERS are INVITED for the ERECTION of Certain OUT-BUILDINGS and WORKS at the REFORMATORY, Burnham. Plans can be seen at the Office of Mr B. W. ' Mountfort up to Friday, the 18th instant. Tenders endorsed " Out-buildings, Reformatory," to be sent in to this Office not later a | than twelve o'clock noon on that day. f. . WALTER KENNAWAY, Secretary for Public Works, i. Public Works Office, Christchurch, 9th April, 1873. 4-10 2651 REFORMATORY—BURNHAM. • EXTENSION OF TIME. pHE TIME for RECEIVING TENDKRS I for the ERECTION of OUTBUILDINGS, &c, at the Reformatory is EX- ; TENDED to TUESDAY, the 22nd INST., at 4 p.m. WALTER KENNAWAY, Secretary for Public Works. I Public Works' office, Christchurch, 17th April, 1873. 4-18 288