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New Zealand Times, Volume XXXVI, Issue 6272, 19 May 1881, Page 5

Public NoticesCustom House, Wellington, 16th May, ISBI. LIST of PERSONS resident within the Borough of WELLINGTON, who have obtained at this office AUCTIONEERS’ LICENSES for the Year ending 25th April, 1882 : Francis Sidey W. McLean Thomas Dwan Arthur Haaell F, N. Campbell A. A. Barnett H. H. Lang J, H. Bethune J. H. Wallace George Thomas. THOMAS HILL, 5621 Collector. N E EW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Wellington Section. ALTERATION IN TIME TABLE, The Alteration in the Time Table is Postponed until MONDAY, the 23rd May, 1881. J. P. MAXWELL, General Manager. Wellington, 13th May, 1881. 559 INGTON iTHENiEUM. NOTICE TO MEMBERS. The LIBRARY and READING-ROOM will be CLOSED for preparation of the coming Exhibition on THURSDAY, the 19th inst,, at 2 p.m., re-opening on WEDNESDAY, the Ist of June. The Chamber of Commerce will be prepared as a substitute for the Reading-rooms, and opened for use of members during the above period. W. HAMILTON, 5645 Librarian. CANTERBURY COLLEGE. SCHOOL OF AGRICULTURE SCHOLARSHIPS. AN EXAMINATION of CANDIDATES desirous of competing for the above Scholarships will be held on THURSDAY, 23rd June next, at Auckland, Napier, Wellington, Nelson, Christchurch, and Dunedin. These Scholarships are two (2) in number, tenable for three (3) years, dating from July 20th, 1881, are open to candidates from all parts of New Zealand, and entitle the holders to board, lodging, and instruction at the School of Agriculture, Lincoln. Candidates must be between the ages of fifteen (15) and nineteen (19). Candidates for the Scholarships shall be examined in the subjects of the Sixth Standard of Education (see regulations under Education Act, 1877). Both Scholarships will be tenable only during good behavior, and strict observance of such regulations as may from time to time be made, and on the successful passing of such periodical examinations at the school as may be determined upon by the Board of Governors. Candidates must forward their names to the Registrar, Canterbury College, on or before Wednesday. Ist June next. F. G. STEDMAN, 5474 Registrar. ELLINGTON COLLEGE, WELLINGTON. The above College will be closed on 30th June, and re-opened on 7th July, in charge of the following staff ; Principal— J. Mackay, M.A., Aberdeen. (Late Resident and Mathematical Master, Nelson College.) Classics and Science— W. G. Thistle, B.A. (Late Open Classical Scholar, Brasenoss College, Oxford.) Assistant in Classics and English—J. T, Barnigoat. (Late Classical Scholar, University of New Zealand.) Assistant in Mathematics and English— J. P. Firth. French— A. F. Merlet. Course ;—Classics, Mathematics, English, French, History, Geography, and Physical Science. Special arrangements can he made with the Principal for lessons in German, Music, and Drawing. TERMS : Tuition Fees— Per Term Upper School ... ... ... £4 4 0 Lower School ... ... ... 3 3 0 Board and Residence in the College, including washing ... 16 IS 4 Day Boarders ... ... ... 4 0 0 In addition to the above, 4s. per term will bo charged for School Stationery. A reduction of 25 per cent, will be made on the term's charges for boys entering on 7th July. The Boarding Department will be conducted by the Principal and Mrs. Mackay. During the winter recess, the interior of the College will be put in thorough repair, and the boarding accommodation improved and enlarged. Correspondence at present may he addressed to J. Mackay, Esq., Nelson College, Nelson ; or to C. P. POWLES, Secretary. N.B.—All fees and boarding charges are payable in advance. 5534 rjJHORNDON CLASSICAL SCHOOL. The SECOND TERM will commence on WEDNESDAY, the 25th instant. For particulars ap, ly to W. T. CHARLEWOOD, 5636 Post Office. JJ IGH E R EDUCATION THE AVENUE, ABEL SMITH - STREET. The SECOND TERM for the current year at this School will commence on MONDAY 23rd May. JOHN GAMMELD, 8.A., (Lond. Univ.) 5449 Principal. In the matter of a Local Bill, entitled “An Act to authorise the sale of Queen’s Wharf and Bonded Store, &c, at the City of Wellington, to the Wellington Harbor Board.” IUOTICE is hereby given that application 1 \ is intended to be made at the next session of the General Assembly, by the Wellington Harbor Board, with the concurrence of the Corporation of the City of Wellington, to bring in a Local Bill to authorise the sale, from the Corporation to the Board, of the Queen’s Wharf and Bonded Store, at the City of Wellington, together with the Weighbridge on Custom House-quay, and the hulk “ Omega,” and all rolling stock, plant, machinery, and appliances used in or about the wharf, store, weighbridge, and hulk. It is intended to provide for—(1.) The payment of the purchase money as follows :—The sum of £25,000 is to be paid within three calendar months after the passing of the Act, and the balance, £39,000, on the 23th February, 1907, with interest at six pounds per centum per annum in the meantime. (2.) The vesting in the Board, on payment of the said sum of £25,000, of the property sold. (3.) The leasing by the Corporation to the Board, for any term not exceeding 42 years, of the land upon which said weighbridge and the office used therewith are situated. (4.) The securing payment of the said balance of £39,000 and interest by a charge upon the revenues of the Board. (5.) The vesting in the Board cf the like rights over any part of the harbor abutting on public streets and places in the City, which the Board now has in respect of any other part of the said harbor, with power to construct harbor works. But the rights of the Corporation under the Te Aro Reclamation Act, 1379, are not to be prejudiced. Dated at Wellington, this eighteenth day of May, 1881. DULLER & GULLY, Solicitors for the Wellington Harbor Board.