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Publications. ST ADI PROGRESS, JUDICIOUS IMPROVEMENTS, A»D MHB IHCBKABE OF CIRCULATION Aro tha Distinguishing characteristics or The Canterbury Times,” Which is acknowledged to ho unquestionably iho MOST ENTERTAINING AND INSTRUCTIVE JOURNAL is NEW ZEALAND, While at tbo same time it has a (a LARGER COLONIAL CIRCULATION Than any other Weekly Paper published a the Colony. One of the r o#t striking featuroe in modern oumalism is the attention devoted to FOREIGN CORRESPONDENCE fn which the Proprietors of the ‘'Canterbury Times " have displayed marked enterprise. High class correspondents have been appointed in England and Austbalia, 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 nows In the other weekly papers of this Colony. Agriculture, Racing, The Drama, The Ladies' Column, and General News, has each its special foreign correspondent. Articles may therefore be relied upon for Sound Pbactical Advice, While the quality of the selected matter is also assured. These are invaluable considerations To Farmers and Horticulturists, whether they ho old Colonists or new arrivals. SPORTING Is mads a leading feature in the "Canterbury Times," every branch of English pastime being represented m its columns. In no other New Zealand journal do suciao BILLIARDS SHOOTING CRICKET AQUATICS FOOTBALL ATHLETICS COCBSISO AES the kennel Receive so mnch attention as in the " Canterbury Times." iwhich has fairly earned for itself the title of The New Zealand Bell's Lute. Competent writers are kept for each branch of Colonial Sport, and the collated items of nows cover the whole range of English, American, aed Adstbaliah Sporting, As reported in the leading journals of the day. THEATRICAL AFFAIRS Are treated in a simllarlyfeomprehenirive 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 aew 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’ Department 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 Department also contains special articles by “ Mrs Meander,” a local writer of great ability on all feminine affairs. Under the head Tee Tbavblleb, 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. Tee Sketches Is one of the most Entertaining Departments of the Paper. Character Sketches of prominent Public Mem anecdotal and humorous articles are Sts leading features. Tee Naturalist Column is the medium for conveying Scientific Information regarding the animal and vegetable kingdom, together with stories of animals, which have a peculiar attraction for the young. The Editor’s AuKciuia Is the heading under which Humorous Extracts from the wittiest American and English Journals are published. Litebatdbb, Abt, axu Scihbcb Each have a separate department, in which are K - - ' ibod the latest particulars respecting new and pictures, and the more important scientific discoveries of the day. Pobtet aed Tales Are published on a most liberal scale, and 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. Tbo telegraphic and other news is most carefully compiled, and meets all the require* meats of the reader. Regarded in the light of an ADVERTISING MEDIUM, The “ Canterbury Times ” deserves the support of all careful business men. During tbo 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 rtew. In proof of this, an Inspection of ia offered and invited. on who hesitates to advortlsojis oat Sear itnd and lend your orders to. >THK ..CANTERBURY TIMES.* Publibhbp Evert Satusdat PRICE—SIXPENCE.