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Publications. STEADY PROGRESS. JUDICIOUS IMPROVEMENTS, AMD RAPID INCREASE OP CIRCULATION Are the Distinguishing characteristics Off Thb “Ca»i Eß »oet Times,” Which iff acknowledged to be unquestionably the MOST ENTERTAINING AND INSTRUCTIVE JOURNAL IB NEW ZEALAND, While at the same time it hoe a far LARGER COLONIAL CIRCULATION Than any other Weekly Paper published in the Colony. One of the most striking features in modern Journalism is the attention derated to ! FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE In which the Proprietors of the “Canterbury Times ” hare displayed marked enterprise. High class correspondents hare been appointed in ENGLAND AMD AUSTRALIA, And their letters being written with special regard to the requirements of New Zealand readers, possess a value much superior to the wretched extract matter which constitutes the foreign news in the other weekly papers of this Cslony. Agriculture, Racing, The Drama, The Ladies’ Column, and General News, has each its special foreign correspondent. Articles may therefore be relied upon for Sound Practical Advice, While the quality of the selected matter is also assured. These ore invaluable considerations To Fabkebs ass Horticulturists, whether they be old Colonists or new arrivals. SPORTING is mode a leading feature in the "Canterbipy Times,” every branch of English pastime being represented in its columns. In no other New Zealand journal do RACING BILLIARDS SHOOTING CBICKEX AQUATICS FOOTBALL ATHLETICS COURSING AMD THE KENNEL Receive so much attention as in the “ Canterbury Times," which has fairly earned for itself the title of The New Zealand Bell’s Lite. Competent writers are kept for each branch of Colonial Sport, and the collated items of news cover the whole range of English, American, and Australian Sporting, As reported in the leading journals of the day. THEATRICAL AFFAIRS Are treated in a similarly comprehensive manner. The movements of prominent members of the Theatrical profession in all parts of the civilised world are faithfully recorded, the other features of this department being early notices of new plays and entertaining anecdotes of the stage. Asa FAMILY MAGAZINE The “ Canterbury Times ” commands special attention. A more varied and useful publication in this respect cannot be desired. Both the original and collated matter is of the highest standard of excellence. The Ladies’ Depabtmest May be relied upon for the latest news respecting fashions, sound information upon all points of etiquette, “Useful Hints” upon all household affairs, and medical advice, which will frequently render the services of a doctor unnecessary. This Departmenti also contains special articles by “ Mrs Meander,” a local writer of great ability on all feminine affairs. Under the head The Travelled, Are published highly interesting accounts of travels in various countries, and instructive descriptions of the peculiar customs of the civilised and uncivilised nations of the world. The Sketches Is one of the most Entertaining Departments of the Paper. Character Sketches of prominent Public Men, anecdotal and humorous articles are its leading features. The Naturalist Column is the medium for convoying Scientific Information regarding the animal and vegetable kingdom, together with stories of animals, which have a peculiar attraction for the young. The Editor’s Armchair heading under which Humorous Extracts 10 wittiest American and English Journals dished. Literature, Art, and Science ich have a separate department, in which are Wished the latest particulars respecting new oks and pictures, and the more important [entitle discoveries of the day. Poetry and Tales Are published on a most liberal scale, nud in such variety as to suit all tastes. The “Canterbury Times ” has long possessed a high reputation for the serial and other tales published in its columns. As a GENERAL NEWSPAPER, The “ Canterbury Times ” cannot bo excelled. Its special London Correspondence is extensive and ably written. The telegraphic and other nows is most carefully compiled, and meets all the requirements of the reader. Regarded in the light of an advertising medium. The “ Canterbury Times ” deserves the support of all careful business men. During the past five years its CIRCULATION HAS ENORMOUSLY INCREASED, And is now far beyond that of any other Weekly Paper, whether regarded from a LOCAL OR COLONIAL point of view. In proof of this, an inspection of records is offered and invited. The man who hesitates to advertise is lost. Beat this in mind and send your orders to THE “CANTERBURY TIMES.” Published Evert Saturday. PBICB-eiXPBNCE.|

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Lyttelton Times, Volume LXI, Issue 7143, 21 January 1884, Page 6

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Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 Lyttelton Times, Volume LXI, Issue 7143, 21 January 1884, Page 6

Page 6 Advertisements Column 2 Lyttelton Times, Volume LXI, Issue 7143, 21 January 1884, Page 6