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Oamaru Mail, Volume IV, Issue 861, 18 January 1879, Page 3

BUSINESS NOTICEB CBRISTCHUKCH TERMINUS HOTEL (Immediately opposite tho Railway Station). THOMAS RICHMOND, I'kovkibtoe. • Sineo. the prosi-nt Proprietor to k possession of thi-i I! ioi. oxtns-.vo improvements have bot-n effected bj ru-furnuhing ita suite* for families, ami largely extending its Bodroom accommodation. New furniture, uniquo and elegant, has been introduced into ita suites, and no economy has been studied in making its Bedrooms what they are now admitted to be—lofty, airy, and replete with comfort. The Culinary department ia conducted by one of artistical skill. Luncheon on the table from 12 till 2 o'clock. Dinner waits the arrival of passengers by tho Express Train from the South till half-pasts 6 p.m. Travellers by railway will find this Hotel—both at the time of the ; r arrival in and departure from the city, owing to its proximity to the Railway Station—morn convenient for them than any other Hotel in Christchurch. A Porter will be in attendance on the arrival of Trains, to take charge of luggage, have it conveyed to the Hotel, and vice versa. A new Billiard Room has also been recently erected and attached to tho Hotel, which, for its extent, decorations, and completeness is at present unequalled in New Zealand. Four of Alcock's finest Exhibitior Tables have been imported from Melbourn for this magnificent room, in which lovers the game may luxuriate in the midst of the improved appliances and comforts know to modern art;. The Proprietor will bestow Bpecial attei tion in his selection of Wines for this estftl lishment, and only the best will be supplied. Of Spirits, English and Colonial Ales, only the best approved brands will be kept. Care will be taken that the staff of servants employed at this Hotel will be only those who are found prompt aud ready to bestow on visitors that attention to their wants, together with the full measure of civility which they have a right to expeot or demand. Travellers leaving the Hotel by early Trains will be called in due time, and Breakfast on the table for them at any hour required. The luxury of Hot, Cold, and Shower Baths may be enjoyed at all hours. The present Proprietor—Mr. T. RlCHMOND—having perceived a want in this portion of the City, has resolved to supply the desideratum % opening—in the New Shops attached to his Hotel—in Manchesterstreet, a RESTAURANT, Where Meals may bo had frou» ? a.m. till S p.m. for ONE SHILLING, Iu order to suit the convenience of all t';livsse> of Travellers. Hot Dinner from 12 to 2 pin.

GREAT TRIUMPH OK M'COB.MICK'B SHEAF BINDERS OVER ALL OTHERS. At the Paris Exhibition, the M'Cormiek Machine was awarded the only GRAND PRIZE given in the Agricultural Department. At the Trial held under the auspices of the Royal Agricultural Society of England at Bristol, August 6th: Decision of the Judges—M'CORMICK'S SHEAF BINDER fulfilled the conditions of the Society, and was awarded THE GOLD MEDAL. At the Riccarton Trial, January 24th, 1878, three fourths of the farmers preferred the M'Cormiek Reaper and Binder, and were prepared to give their unsolicited verdict in its favor. At the Kaiapoi Trial, February 7th, IS7S, the FIRST PRIZE, given by the Farmers' Club, was awarded to the M'Cormiek Machine. At the Oamaru Trial, February 27th, THE GOLD MEDAL Given by the Northern Agricultual and Pastoral Association, Oamaru, Otago, was awarded to the M'Cormiek Machine. At the Ashburton County Trial, at Methven, on March b'th, IS7B, the FIRST PRIZE; was awarded to the driver of the only M'Cormiek Machine present in competition with Twelve Machines of another make. At the Public Trial, held under the auspices of the Otago Agricultural and Pastoral Association, at the Grange, Taieri, on March 16th, 1878, the thirty Judges appointed were unanimous in awarding the FIRST PRIZE TO THE M'CORMICK MACHINE. Our season's stock of the above Machines, is now being landed here from tho K. C. Bushnell, from New York, and being nearly all disposed of, early application is necessary to secure one of the above really tirst-class, Harvesters. Apply to NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCAN. TILE AGENCY CO.. LIMITED, iOAMARU. 599 T3EAPERS AND BINDERS, ON SALE, Ex Olustee, and arriving per Charles Deering, hourly expected. II ARVE ST E R KIN (! AND MARSH HARVESTER, By Gammon and Deering. These celebrated Machines, now brought to the highest state of perfection, have, during the last season, been remarkably successful in America, and are found to surpass all others in Lightness of draught, combined with strength Simplicity of construction Freedom from breakage Rapidity and excellence of work.

The Binder is undoubtedly the most simple and efficient yet made, and the travelling bars are a decided improvement on canvass or rubber bands. The Agents specially solicit the inspection of intending purchasers, and are prepared to supply the most ample testimony in favor of these Machines. HASSELL, SON, AND CO., Agents von Oamaru. 802 riTIHE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND -a- MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY (Limited) are prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances on WOOL and GRAIN placed in their hands for salo in either the London or Colonial Markets. ON SALE— Beßt CALCUTTA COHNSACKS (handsown, full weights) FENCING WIRE, Nos. 8 and 9 MALDEN ISLAND GUANO. Indents for Goods undertaken on the moa favorable terms. For further particulars, apply at the Com • pany's Stores, Wansbeck-street, Adjoining the Railway Station. Oamaru, January, IS 687