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Lyttelton Times, Volume XVI, Issue 927, 28 September 1861, Page 5

INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1862. Commissioners for the Province of Canterbury :— His Honor the Superintendent Cyrus Davie William Donald Robert Greaves G. A. E. Ross William Wilson Augustus E. Whito. HPHE above-named Commissioners, having been ( -L appointed by his Excellency the Governor " for the purpose of receiving articles the produce or manufacture of the colony, and of selecting and transmitting to London such articles as may be thought worthy of exposition," take the earliest opportunity of soliciting the co-operation of their fellow-citizens, so that the Province of Canterbury may be worthily represented in the forthcoming Great Exhibition. ° The following list includes articles suitable for exhibition:— Mineral produce Gold Copper Chrome, and its manufactures Coal Iron sand Tin Plumbago Limestone Flax—Raw and manufactured, including pulp for paper-making Wool—Washed, unwashed dyed, and manufactured into cloth Agricultural Produce.— Wheat, oats, barley, malt, peas, beans, flour, biscuit, oatmeal, ale and porter in cask, hops, dried and preserved fruits Specimens of Wood—ln plank and scantling, and accompauied with dried twigs and pressed leaves of each wood Wood Manufactured—Furniture, Cabinetwork, &c. Architectural aud Building Contrivances Models of colonial and other houses Skins, feathers and hair Shells, suitable for manufacturing purposes Leather manufactured Specimens of Natural History And any other article produced or obtained by hnmau industry, whether of ! Raw materials Machinery Manufactures Fine arts, or Views of New Zealand, Scenery, Sac. Articles now included in the above list will also be forwarded, if considered suitable by the Commissioners. Specimens of timber should be converted into plank or scantling; if scantling, 6 feet long and 4x4 inches. Where more samples than one are sent of any article, the best sample only will be forwarded, at the discretion of the Commissioners. A room has been set apart at the Government Buildings, where the Provincial Secretary will, on behalf of the Commissioners, receive every article sent, and give a receipt. The very latest date at which goods can be received is the Ist of November next. Articles will be carefully packed and forwarded free of cost, to the Government Agent in London, who will see the goods properly placed in the Exhibition. Exhibitors are requested to forward a full description of the articles sent, and to state the locality whence they are obtained. Subscriptions to defray the expenses of packing and forwarding articles, &c, &c, will be received by any of the Commissioners, or at the Union Bank, or Bank of New South Wales. The Commissioners will meet at the Government Buildings, every Wednesday, at 1 o'clock p.m., where they may be consulted by intending exhibitors. On behalf of the Commissioners, W. WILSON, Hon. Sec. ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED. SHERRY and PORT—Direct from the well-known firm of John Allnutt, Son, & Co., Mark Lane. Champagne—Moets Claret—Nathaniel Johnston & Son's brand Brandy—U. V. Company's Whiskey—lrish „ Scotch Gin, Old Tom—Booth's. BURNELL & BENNETT, Wine and Spirit Merchants, aud General Agents. Christchurch, Sept. 26,1861. SHEEP FOLDS, SHEDS, FENCING. TUPPER & CO.'S Galvanized Corrugated Iron for Fencing, Roofing Sheds, &c. Also, Patent Galvanized Tiles, Extensively used throughout the Colonies. For Price, Drawings and Catalogues, apply through any London Merchant; or to the Manufacturers, TUPPER & CO., 61a, Moorgate Street, London, and 6, Berkley Street, Birmingham. NOTICE. TO THE LADIES OF LYTTELTON AND SURROUNDING NEIGHBOURHOOD. MRS. YATES is commencing business in the Dressmaking and Millinery Department; and hopes, with taste and good workmanship, to merit a good share of their patronage. London Street, Lyttelton. FOR SALE, SIXTEEN acres of excellent land, well watered and fenced, and now laid down to English grass, about half a mile from the Town Belt, up the Lincoln road. There is a four-roomed cottage, well stocked garden, pump, stable, &c.; the situation is dry and healthy. Apply to the parties on the premises, or to MR. KERR, Grocer, Cashel Street. AVONSIDE CRICKET CLUB. THE Annual General Meeting of the Members of the Avonside Cricket Club will be held at the Railway Coffee House, on WEDNESDAY, the 2nd of October, at 7 o'clock p.m. precisely. ' Members are particularly requested to attend. A. S. BRITTAN, Hon. Sec. Sept. 24,1861.