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Lyttelton Times, Volume LXI, Issue 7229, 1 May 1884, Page 7

Educational. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTERBURY. SCHOLARSHIPS. NOTICE is hereby (riven that Ten Scholarships, oftho annua! value of Forty Pounds each, and tenable for two years, will bo awarded upon examination in the month of June next, and shall he open to all children wh« have attended regularly any publie school under tho Board from the commencement of the December quarter previous to the date of examination j provided that children attending (secondary schools, who have held any of tho Hoard's Bcholarshix>s, may compete In Classes C, D., and E. Tho scholarships shall be as follows ■.— (a) Two scholarships open to children whoseage docs not exceed eleven years on the first day of June or the year in which the scholarships are given. (b) Two scholarships open to those whose age doea not exceed twelve years on the first of June. (c) Two scholarships open to those whore age docs not exceed thirteen ymars on the first of June. (d) Two scholarships open to those whose age does not exceed fourteen years on the first of June. (B) One scholarship open to those whose age does not exceed fifteen years on the first of June. And one scholarship to be applied to the three classes A., 8., and C, according to the r«wpective merit of tho candidates in these classes. "Winners of scholarships in any yoar shall not be allowed to compete in the year following, unless they first resign the scholarships previously gained. Candidates must enter their names by giving notice in their own handwriting to the Chairman of the Board on or before the tenth day of Slay, in every case stating the day and year of birth, and the school at which the candidate is receiving instruction. The Board will not publish the name of the school from which a candidate comes without the consent of the principal teacher of the school, which may be sent with the notice of entry. The Board reserves the right of requiring proof as to age. The examinations will beheld in Christchurch, beginning on Tuesday, the third day of June, for Classes A, B, and C; and on Tuesday, the tenth day of June, for Classes D and E. Necessary expenses of travelling and of board and lodging will be defrayed by the Board. The subjects in which candidate;:! are examined, and the maximum number of marks assigned to the various subjects, shall be as follows : Classes A, B, C—Reading, 50 ; Writing, 50 ; Spelling, {0 ; Arithmetic, 100; English Grammar and Composition, 100; Geography, 100; British History, 100 ; Elementary Science, 100. Class D. English, 150; Arithmetic, 100; Geography (physicil and political), 60; History (British and Ancient), 100; Mathematics—Euclid Book 1., and Algebra so far as to include simple equations of one unknown, 100 ; Elementary Science, 100; French, Grammar, and easy translation and Composition, 80 ; Latin, Principia Latina, Part 1., and a portion of an easy author [Csesar de Bello Gallico, Bk. 1., chapter 30 to end], 100. Class E.—English, 150; Arithmetic, 80 ; History, (British and Ancient), 100 ; MathematicsEuclid, Books 1., 11., 111., and Algebra so far as to include easy quadratics, 120 ; Elementary Science, 100; French, Grammar, and easy translation and Composition, 100; Latin, Grammatical questions, a very easy piece of continuous prose for translation into Latin, selected portions of one prose and one verse author [Virgil, iEneid, Bk. I. ; Cicero deSehectute], 130. A scholarship will not be awarded to any candidate who has not obtained twenty-five per cent of the possible number of marks in each subject, and fifty per cent of the possible total. J. V. COLBOENE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, 11th March, 1884. 214-1 235 MISS LILLY MASON '(pupil of Nathalia Macfarren and SignorMaroehetti), who has lately arrived from England, will be prepared to give Lessons in Singing and in French at the commencement of next term. 110, Montreal street South. 4390 311 " R S C. M. BROOKE, Late Member of the Bradford Choral Society, Pupil of Frederic Fearnside, L.E.R.A.M, TEACHER OF SINGING AND MUSIC. Fee: Three Guineas per term, payable in advance. Mrs Brooke attends pnpils in Christchurch on Wednesdays. Messages may be left with Cook and Ross. 5357 JxLb J_JaVIS JILUNT, A. MUS., T.C.L, GIVES LESSONS PIANO, ORGAN, AND SINGING. 3865 282 Address-The Cathedral. PIANOFORTE AND SINGING. ON THE CONTINENTAL METHOD. m/|~RS E. PRICE, Musical Studio, 8, Fairfield lfl terrace, Worcester streeteast.gives Tuition, Pianoforte, Singing, Theory, Composition, &c. Quarterly, monthly or single lesson. Circulars and terms at Messrs Milner and Thompson's.

ALTEASNA, Timaru. Mrs Tate & Miss Kemp „ receive a limited number of Young Ladies as Boarders. Thorough English, Oontineatal French and German, Latin, Music, Singing, Drawing and Painting (South Kensington Certificates), Dancing and Calisthenics. Further particulars on application. References permitted to the Venerable Archdeacon Harper, Timaru. 9564 175 WANTED, a Certificated Master for the school newly-established by the Board of Education at Burnham. Probable average attendance reen 20 and 30. Applications, with testimonials, to be sent in to the Chairman of Committee on or before Monday, May sth. HERBERT ALINGTON, Chairman. Burnham, April 26th, 1884. 4808 WAN' School, Malvern. Duties to commence July 7th. Applications will be received by the undersigued up to May 20th. ALFEED E. SAYEES, Chairman 4575 301 Russell's Flat School Coaiciittee. Government Notifications. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. OXFORD TO MAI.VEEN SECTION. NOTICE is Hereby Cliv.;a that tha Waimaiariri Gorge Bridge will be Closed for PnbUe Traffic frem this date and until further notice between the hours of S a.m. and 6 p.m. each day. A. D. AUSTIN, District Engineer. Public Works Office, Christchurch, April 25th, 1884. 51S ID Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY, HE LYTTELTON T I 3i Is duly appointed GAZETTE FOB ALL NOTICES UNDER THE DEBTOES AND CREDITORS ACT. IN BANKRUPTCY. IN THE SUPREME COUET OF BANKRUPTCY, HOLDEN AT CHEISTCHUHCH. In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act. 1888." .rrOTICE is herebv given that TITUS INGHAM J3I AIKIN of Christchurch Licensed Victualler has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt iu the snid Court. The first general meeting of the creditors will bo held at the old Provincial Council Chamber Government Buildings Christehnrch on Monday the sth day of May 1884, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. And the public examination of the bankrupt will be hold at the sitting of the Supreme Court in Bankruptcy on Wednesday the 14th day of May ISS4 at. 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this OOtit day ot April, ISS4. E. C. LATTER, Official As In the Estate of ROBINS and DAY, of Kaiapoi, Tiinbor Merchants. A MEETING of the Creditors of the above Firm will be hold at my office. Old Provincial Buildings, Christchurch, on Tuesday, the lith May, at 11 a.m. E. C. LATTER, Official Assisuea. Christchurch, 29th April, ISSt. 4891 In the Assigned Estate of A. E. PRESTON. MEETING of Creditors in tbe ab've Estate u will be held at the office of Wilson, Sawtoll Co., High street, on Friday next, the 2nd mst.. at 11 a.m. AW STATIONERY BUSINESS (Established 1811). WATERLOW BROS. * LAYTON, Wholesale, Retail, and Export Law and General Manufacturing Stauoncrs. Printers, Lithographers, Parchment Dealer*. Ln--STB, Die Sinkers, Account Book Manufacturers, Envelope Makers, Paper Makers, Bauk note manufacturers. Catalogues and samples sent on application. L0nd0n—23,24, and 25, Btrchin lane, E.C.. and 29 and 30, Lime street, E.C.; and 65, Wilson street, Finshury