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Miscellaneous. BOAED OF EDUCATION. PUBLIC SCHOLARSHIPS. THE BOARD OF EDUCATION hereby give notice that in the montl of June next, on days to be specifiec in a future advertisement, Public Examinations will be held by Examiners ap pointed by the Board, of Candidates desirouf of competing for the above Scholarsliips, undei the following regulations :— The Scholarships to be six in number, oi the value of £40 each for one year, unless further appropriations are made by tho Provincial Council. Two of these Scholarships will be open to all boys below twelre years of age attending school in the province, whether public or private. The remaining four will be open only to boys below eleven years of age attending district fcchools, aided by the Board. The proceeds of the Scholarships will be available only as a contribution towards the expenses of tuition, board, lodging, and other school expenses, at some school, to be approved of by the Board. In cases where the successful candidates desire it, the Board will provide, iD lieu of the above sum of £40, board, lodging, tuition, and washing, free of cost for one year, from the date of the examination, at some school to be fixed by the Board. Those desiring to compete must report themselves as candidates in writing to the Chairman of the Board, on or before the 30th of April next, stating their age and the school at which they attend. Such candidates will be required to undergo a preliminary examination, with the view of ascertaining how far they are qualified to compete. The names of those who pass the preliminary examination will be entered on a list as the candidates to be examined for Scholarships. The examinations will take place at convenient central places, to be determined by the Board, and the candidates will be conveyed to and from such central places free of charge. The Board reserves to itself the right of requiring proof as to the age of any candidate. The subjects upon which candidates will be examined are as -follows: — j 1. For the two open Scholarships— Classics Mathematics History, sacred and profane Geography English composition. 2. For the four Scholarships to be competed for only by boys attending the district schools of the province aided by the Board: that is to say, all schools aided by the Board, with the exception of Christ's College Grammar School, the High School, Christchurch, the High School, Lyttelton— Beading and spelling Writing, large text and small hand Arithmetic, as far as compound rules and reduction English grammar English composition History, sacred and profane Geography. The Scholarships gained last year will be continued to the present holders for another year, subject to the condition that the Board shall be satisfied with the progress they have made in their studies. By order of the Board, Henby John Tanorsd, Chairman. March 5,1867. 3-6 MALTING BARLEY. A PREMIUM of £20 for the best sample, and £10 for the second best sample of Malting Barley, grown in Canterbury this season, will be given by the Christchurch Brewers , Association. The sample to be not less than three bushels. Must be sent in to the Town Hall, Christchurch, by twelve o'clock on Saturday, the 13th of April next. Conditions : — To be entitled to the Ist prize, the grower must satisfy the Association that he has grown at least 300 bushels of the same quality; and for the 2nd pirize, 100 bushels this season. Christchurch, March 25, 1867. 3-26 MONEY. TRUST AND AGENCY COMPANY OF AUSTRALASIA, (Limited). rpHIS COMPANY continues to make _L Advances on Security of Freehold and Station Property. C. R. Blakistok, Manager. Offices : Opposite Union Bank of Australia, Christchurch. 4-1 ELLESMERE ROAD BOARD. NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS. A TTENTION is directed to several inIX. vitations for tenders for works in the Ellesmere district. Full particulars can be obtained at the Board Office, Leeston, where tenders are to be lodged, addressed to the Chairman, E. J. Lee, Esq., on or before noon on Friday, the 12th instant. I James Oabston, J Overseer. Leeston, April 4, 1867. 4-5 TO BUILDERS, CARPENTERS, AND OTHERS. fTIENDERS are Required for the Erection X of a Church at Templeton. Full particulars can be obtained and drawings seen here from this date. Tenders to be cent to us on or before Thursday, April 18, the lowest or any of which will not necessarily be accepted. Spbechxy & Cbisp, Architects. Cathedral square, April 4,1867. 4-5 OKABI HOTEL. Great South Road. THOMAS WADSWORTH BEGS to intimate that he has Let the Hotel to his brothere-in-law (Messrs Wooding and Irvine), the former of whom has been his assistant in the management of the business. He feele every confidence in recommending his successors to the gentlemen in the surrounding district and those friends who have co kindly patronised the establishment. T. W. will feel obliged by an early settlement of outstanding accounts. MESSRS WOODING AND IRVINE, In reference to the above, respectfully eolicit a continuance of the patronage which has hitherto been co liberally bestowed on Mr Wadsworth, as they are determined that nothing shall be wanting on their part to ensure the comfort of visitors. In short, they will endeavor to maintain the high character which has been given to the hotel by travellers on the Great South Road. Wines, spirits, and alee of the best brands. Excellent stabling and paddock accommodation. 43 WANTED— A Female Cook. Apply at BABBITT'S Hotel. 3-27