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Lyttelton Times, Volume XXVIII, Issue 2135, 24 October 1867, Page 1

Business NoticesB. PETERSEN, WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND SILYEKBHITH, HIGH STREET, BEGS to inform his patrons that in consequence of the increased tnriff on Jewellery and Silver Plate, lie deemed it neccessary to enlarge the M: nufacturing Department, and having succeeded in engaging skilful and finished workmen, is now prepared to take orders for— SILVER CUPS (for all purposes), INKSTANDS, CLARET JUGS,'COMMUNION SERVICES, TROWELS, &c., Of any design and entirely of his own manufacture. Having on hand a LARGE ASSORTMENT OF PRECIOUS STONES, viz. Diamonds Rubies Emeralds Pearls Opals &c., &c. The most refined tastes can be gratified in the setting of the same m an elegant finished, and workmanlike manner. The purity of the material may be fully relied on. _ B. P., in thanking his customers for past favours, solicits to he encouraged in the same liberal spirit as heretofore, relying on the public in supporting and advancing colonial in dustry. A VERY RECHERCHE STOCK OF JEWELLERY IN ALL ITS BRANCHES 822

CidRISTCHUiIOtI LOAN AND DISCOUNT COMPANY, LICHFIELD STEEET THIS Socfcty is established to assist Tradesmen, Fanners, Merchants and others, MONEY ADVANCED, In sums varying from £lO to £2OOO, on security of two responsible Householders, to be repaid by Weekly Instalments. BILLS DISCOUNTED. MONEY LENT ON DEPOSIT OF DEEDS, BILLS OF SALE TAKEN On Furniture, Stock, &c., without possession. Office Hours, from Ten to Five. All business strictly private and confidential. 46

CANTERBURY AGRICULTURAL PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY (LIMITED). NOTICE. rriHE OFFICES OF THE COMPANY X in Colombo Street, will be open from 11 till 4, on WEDNESDAYS and SATURDAYS, for receiving applications for hares, JAMES WYLDIS, 1791 c Secretary. REDUCTION IN THE PRICE OP STANDARDS. TO STATION-MASTERS AND OTHERS. 1 HA STANDARDS, to any size IUU or gauge, AT £lB PER TON. Also, 85 tons best black annealed Fencing Wire, Nos. 4, 5,6, 7, and 8, AT THE CANTERBURY FOUNDRY, 2281 Cliristcliurch. STORE SHEEP. RIVERSDALE PADDOCKS, RIVER STYX. mHE undersigned is prepared to take in .. I STOKE SHEEP to fatten. The paddocks, comprising 70 acres of English grass, are subdivided, well sheltered, and securely fenced. For terms apply to G. DUNNAGE, On the premises. Oct. 18, 1867. C 2247 GROVER AND BAKER'S SEWING MACHINES. THESE MACHINES combine all the im portant improvements in sewing machinery; and for Simplicity of Construction Noiselessness, Rapidity, Ease of Management, Beauty and Regularity of Stitch-are not equalled I>y any other make of Machine in the world. They hem, stitch, fell, gather, cord, braid, bind quilt and embroider in the most perfect manner. t, They sew from ordinary rules, and no rewinding of thread is necessary. They fasten both ends of the seam by their own operation and will make beautiful Embroidery without any change of arrangement. Every machine -warranted to give perfect satisfaction. Pkice—£l2 and upwards. TAYLOR & CO., 313 Sole Agents for Canterbury. T & F. HOWARD, Britannia V • Iron Works, Bedford, Patentees and Manufacturers of Champion Ploughs, Steam Cultivators, Steam Ploughs, Harrows, Horse Rakes, and other Agricultural Implements.—From their long experience and great manufacturing facilities, J. and F Howard are in a position to supply Agricultural Machinery, not only of the best design, but of the best workmanship it is possible to produce. Their aim for many years has been to manufacture implements which, whilst most efficient in work, should prove economical and durable in use. Being extensive farmers themselves, they have full opportunities of testing every machine before offering it to the public.—Catalogues, with full particulars, sent post-free on application. —London Office: 4, Cheapside, three doors from St. Paul's. Catalogues can be obained at the offic of this paper. J& F. HOWARD, Britannia Iron • Works, Bedford, have long devoted attention to the manufacture of Implements for all parts of the World, and being the largest Exporters in England of Ploughs, Harrows, and Horic 'fakes, they are fully acquainted with the of Implements adapted for various countries, Their Implements are made principally of wrought and malleable iron, and are not only constructed so as to take to pieces and pack in the smallest compass to save freight, but are so simply arranged as to leave no difficulty in putting them together. Packing cases and packing charged cost price. Catalogues with full particulars, sent post free on application. London Office:—4, Cheapside, three doors from St. Paul's, *,* Catalogues can he obtained At the office of this paper! 7859

CLEARING-OUT SALE OF DRAPERY SILKS, &c. f|l HE MISSES LOWTHEE, Cathedral Square, Christchurch, ARE GIVING UP BUSINESS, AND SELLING OFF THEIR STOCK UNDER COST PRICE FOR CASH. Sale each Day from 10 to 5 o'Clock. c 1857 THOS. JONES is prepared to SINK AiiTESIAN WELLS in either Town or Country, at Lowest Hates. Address— Thos Jones, Montreal street, south, Christchurch; or to Dale and Percival, No 1, Cathedral Square. 2059 Sporting RACES, TO TAKE PLACE ON TUESDAY, 17TH DECEMBER, 1867, Stewards— E. C. J. Slevens, Esq. E. Jollie, Esq. C. J. Bridge, Ksq. G. B. Woodman, Esq. J. R. Collinson, Esq. R, Gillett, Esq. Judge— G. Ffitch, Esq. Starter— J. Selfe, Esq. Clerk of the Course— E. W. Millett, Esq. Clerk of tiie Scales— Mr. R. Rose. Programme Hurdle Race, -of sovs each, and soys added. Two miles, over eight flights of hurdles. 3 yrs, 9st lOlbs; 4 yrs, lOst libs; 5 yrs, list; 6 and aged, list 71bs, Winners of any hurdle-race or steeplechase of the value of £SO and upwards, to carry lOlbs extra; of any stake under £50,71bs extra. Maiden Plate, of sovs each, and eovs added, 1 and a-ha!f miles. C. J. C. . weights. Confined to horses which shall have been bona fide the property of a resident in the district (according to the Road Hoard Map), from the 19th Sept., 1867. The Ellesjiere Plate, of sovs each, and sovs added. Two and a-lialf miles. 3 yrs, 7st albs; 4 yrs, 9st; 5 yrs, 9st 7lbs ;■ 6 yrs and aged, 9st lOlbs. The Leeston Trial Stakes, of sovs each, and sovs added. For 3 yrs old. 1 and a-halt miles. U. J. C. weights. Conditions the same as for the Maiden Plate. Hack Race, for untrained horses. Threequarters of a mile. Catch weights. All horses excluded which have won public money. Consolation Handicap, for beaten horses. One mile. Entries for the four first races will close at the Leeston Hotel, on the Bth December, 1867, at 8 a.m.; to be addressed to the Secretary of the Leeston Race Committee. Ten per cent, of all winnings to be deducted to go to the fund. Three horses the property of different owners to start in each race, or the added money will not be given. Colours of the riders to be stated at the time of entry; any jockey riding in different colours to those named, will be fined 1 sov. Anyone entering a horse for this meeting must be a subscriber of not less than one guinea to the fund. The meeting will be held under the C. J. C. rules. J. J. LOE, Honorary Secretary and Treasurer. 23 3