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Press, Volume III, Issue 285, 29 September 1863, Page 4

CANTERBURY AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL ASSOCIATION. THE time for returning the subscription lists from the sub-committees is extended to the 3rd October, when it is particidarly requested that all may be forwarded to the Secretary. Wm. Thomson', Secretary. Cliristchurch, September 5, 1863. WEIGHTS A> T D MEASURES ORDINANCE. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, THAT on and after the first day of September 1863, the Inspector of Weights aud Measures will be prepared to correct and stamp all weighing machines, beams and scales, weights and measures, now in use in the city of Christehurch, and that all such weighing machines, beams and scales, weights and measures, are required to be delivered at the Weights and Measures office, adjoining the Weighbridge office, Market-square, Christchurch, with the owner's name distinctly marked thereon, for the purpose of being corrected and stamped before the first day of October next, 1863, after which day the law will be enforced against all persons failing to comply with the ordinance. R. Bbunsden, Inspector of Weights and Measures. TO BUILDERS. TENDERS for the erection of a dwelling-house on part of section No. 80, Feudal Town Road, in accordance with plans and specifications to be seen at the office of the undersigned, on and after the 23rd September inst., will be received up to 1 o'clock, p.m., Saturday the 3rd of October proximo. T. D. Tkiphook, Surveyor, kc, Cathedral-square. NOTICE. THE undersigued respectfully requests his customers to settle all accounts rendered up to July last, or he will be under the painful necessity of placing them in the hands of a collector. Mr. W. Tttiiton, Ashburton Anus, Ashburton. Sept. 22,1863. NOTICE. THE Principal Drapers in Christchurch will continue to close their respective establishments at 6 o'clock during the month of October. Eably Closing Association*. WOOL CLASSING. MR. JOSEPH F. NETTLETON, of Kaiapoi, has much pleasure in announcing to Stockowners that he has commenced business on his own account, and he will be happy to undertake the arranging of their wools for the English Market upon terms per agreement. Mr. J. F. Ncttleton, besides having upwards of three years' colonial experience, has at home attended the London and Liverpool Wool Sales for over 18 years in behalf of some of the first houses in Bradford, Leeds, and Huddersfleld, has every confidence (as last year's Wool Sales will show) by classification greatly to enhance the value of wool commtted to his care, both in the Colonial and Home Markets. Specimens of Rams from some of the best runs in this and the Nelson Province, along with Price Lists, may be obtained by application to Mr. Ncttleton, at Kaiapoi. Mr. J. F. Nettleton has pleasure in referring any gentleman requiring his services to Messrs. J. and H. Lance, and John Macfarlane, Esq. DR. TURNBULL wishes to obtain employment for James M'Lauchlan aa Ploughman or General Servant on a Station. He can recommend him as a good, trustworthy man. September 25,1863. TO CARPENTERS AND JOINERS. WANTED, a few good hands, no fixed wages, sterling value. TfIOMAS Mollet, Builder. Colombo-street south. ON SALE, 300 GALLONS boiled and raw LINSEED OIL. A CARPENTER andNBUILDER is open to take small contracts or jobbing work in town or country. Apply at Press office. CHRIST'S COLLEGE GRAMMAR SCHOOL. ""VTEXT QUARTER will begin on Monday, J_N sth October, at 9 a.m. R. Bboughton, Head Master. t ..I NOTICE. I. O. O. F. M. U. LOYAL CITY OF CHRISTCHURCH LODGE. No. 4602. THE ANNIVERSARY DINNER WILL take place on Tuesday the 29th of September, 1863, at the Odd Fellows' Hall, Lichfield-street. All Brothers are invited to attend. Dinner on the Table at Six o'clock. Tickets—Bs. 6d. each, To be had of the nndermentioned Stewards : — Brother Kent, P.G.M. " AtittW ] T.C'S, and N.Cf. Sharp, _».Gt. Milson, r.v. " Thomkins " Letford " Elvines, Secretary. ODD FELLOWS' BALL. THE Anniversary Ball will take place at the Town HalL Christehurch, on WEDNESDAY, the 30th of SEPTEMBER. Tickets, to be had of the Stewards :— Brother, J. Ashton, P.C.S. and N.G. G. 11. Sharp, P.G. " J. 11. Nieman 11. Kilhier " J. Witham W. Letford " T. B. Thompkins " J. Elvines. Brother, W. L. Edwards, M. C. Tickets to admit a lady and gentleman, 12s. 6d. Do. to admit a lady ... ... 7s. 6d. Do. do. a gentleman ... 10s. Dancing to commence at half-past eight o'clock p.m. Supper at half-past twelve o'clock. j J. Elvines, ! Secretary. j