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Lyttelton Times, Volume XXXIV, Issue 2986, 6 August 1870, Page 1

Election Notices. TO THE ELECTORS OF CHRISTCHURCH. GENTLEMEN,— Having received a requisition which appears to me to evidence a general desire that I should be elected as your Member in the General Assembly, I beg to state my willingness to serve, if elected. My opinions will lead me to give a firm support to the present Government, so long as it continues to assist the universal and just desire for progress. I feel greatly honoured by the confidence you propose to place in me, and promise that if you think fit to elect me, I will do my best to serve the Colony, and not forget the interests of Christchurch. I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, Tour obedient servant, 5680 c W, S. MOORHOUSE. Educational. FRENCH, AN EVENING CLASS for the instruction of young men in French, in connection with the Christchurch Academy, will be held every WEDNESDAY EVENING from 7 to 9, commencing on WEDNESDAY, 10th INST. The class will be conducted by Mr H. Beechey, whose thorough knowledge of French and system of imparting it, will guarantee to all pupils a thorough and practical knowledge of that language. Teems: One Guinea per quarter, in advance. N.B. —No French Books required. T. M. GEE, 5658 Master. Public Companies. CANTERBURY FLAX ASSOCIATION. President : William Rolleston, Esq., Superintendent. Vice-President ; Andrew Duncan, Esq., Mayor. General Committee for 1870: Barker, Dr Booth, George Cobb, Reginald Curtis, T. J. Deßourbel, H. H. Ensor, E. H. Florance, Dr Ford, E. Huddleston, H. B. Hassal, T. M, Hawkins, W. L. Johnston, J. R. (With power to Jenkins, F. Lougbnan, J. R. Ollivier, John Pavitt, F. Richardson, Edward Rhodes, R. H. Robison, W. Sheath, J. B. Strouts, F. Scott, Robert Thompson, Robert Y Walker, F. H, M. d to their Number.) Mr John Anderson, Hon. Treasurer. THE objects aimed at by this Association are the preparation of the “ Fboftnium Tenax” in a more marketable state than has hitherto been attained, and the prosecution of a series of carefully-conducted experiments with a view to discover the best method by which the fibre can be rendered more fit for Manufacturing purposes. The Committee invite the co-operation of all parties interested in the growth and production of flax, in furthering the objects of the Association, the importance of which, to the welfare of this province and to New Zealand generally, cannot be over-estimated; it is therefore, with the utmost confidence, they appeal to all classes of the community to assist their efforts with liberality. Donations and subscriptions of members (which have been fixed at £1 Is per annum) may be paid to members of the Committee only, who have been authorised to receive the same. J. A. BIRD, Temporary Offices, Cashel street, Christchurch. Hon. Sec. 5153 Public Notices. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF J. C. ANGUS. A THIRD and FINAL DIVIDEND of One Shilling and Elevenpence in the Pound will be Payable at the Office of Mr T. B. CRAIG, Ca?hel street, on the 30th July, between the hours of 11 and 2 o’clock. ANDREW DUNCAN ] ROB. SUTHERLAND } Trustees. JOHN SUEFIELD ) Christchurch, 26th July, 1870. 5486 CHURCH OF ENGLAND ORPHANAGE CHRISTCHURCH, ALL CLAIMS against the above must be rendered to the undersigned, on or before the 9th INST, or they will not be recognised. By order of the Managing Committee. E. GIRAUD. Lyttelton Orphanage, Lyttelton. 5664 Hotels. ORARI HOTEL, GREAT SOUTH ROAD, 82 miles from Christchurch, 20 miles from Timaru. JOHN WOODING. Wines, Spirits, and Ales of the best brands. Excellent stabling accommodation. Moderate charges. 049 Stock. FOR SALE, JgAY CLYDESDALE STALLION RED ROVER, By the imported horse Wellington, dam by Old Canterbury, rising 6 years old. If not disposed of privately, the above horse will be offered by PUBLIC AUCTION, AT TATTERSALL’S. ON SATURDAY, 13th AUGUST. 5676 ROBERT WILKIN. TO BE SOLD, A POWERFUL BAY HARNESS HORSE, about 16 bands; quiet in single and double harness, and quiet to ride. , B. COBB, | 5532 o Christchurch.