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South Canterbury Times, Issue 3128, 12 April 1883, Page 1

Business Notices. SINGER’S SEWING MACHINES. Report op jurors. CHRISTCHURCH EXHIBITION. “ SECTION YH.—(Sewing Machines). “ First Order of Merit —Silver Medals. “•Singer Manufacturing Co. For their Collection of Manufacturing Machines a First Order of Merit, Certificate of Gold Medal. The Committee desire to call special attention to the excellence of the Universal Feeding Leather Working Machine. “ * Singer Manufacturing Co.—For the Best Family Sewing Machine, including variety of work, excellence of workmanship aud materia], simplicity of construction apd durability, a First Order of Merit, with Certificate of Gold Medal. “Davis Sewing Machine Co.—For their Family Sewing Machine, for its variety’ of work, excellence of workmanship and material, a Silver Medal and First Order of Merit. In arriving at the merits of this machine as compared with the one exhibited by the Singer Company, the jury have had considerable difficulty in arriving at their decision, and it will be satisfactory to the public to know that the awards have been given in the above order after long discussion by a majority of two to one,” OTHER EXHIBITS EXAMINED. The Committee have also examined the following Machines :—The Household, the Bradbury, the Howe, and the Wheeler and Wilson, but beyond possessing some novelties in construction, they have no special points to entitle them to leading places in this report:— W. G. Meddings, P. H. Dale, Allison D. Smith, L. Poz/.i, H. J. Cunnington, and A. R. Kirk. Christchurch, New Zealand, 16th June, 1882. To the Secretary of the Committee of Judging and Awards. Sir, —We notice in to-day’s “ Lyttelton Times ” and “ Press ” papers an advertisement emanating from the Davis’ Sewing Machine Company, headed as follows : CHRISTCHURCH INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION. June 15th, 1882. REPORT OF COMMITTEE OF EXPERTS. And signed at the foot by John Lee Scott, T. Gluyas Pascoe, Geo. P. Anthony. Will you kindly state for the information of the public, if this report is an official one or merely a private report published for business purposes. Yours truly, SINGER MFG. COMPANY. Per J. 0. BRUCE. International Exhibition Offices, Christchurch, N.Z June 16,1882. To the Manager of the Singer Sewing Machine Company, Christchurch. DEAR Sir, — I am directed by the Committee of Judging and Awards to / acknowledge your letter of the 16th inst., and to inform you that when the Davis’ Sewing Machine Company’s protest was investigated by the Committee, it was decided to refer the matter back to the Jurors of Section YIL, asking whether they would kindly reconsider their decision and inform them (the Committee) at an early opportunity whether their decision given—of a First Order of Merit, Silver Medal - could be altered to a recommendation of certificate of Gold Medal, the reply was that, after due consideration, they could see no reason for altering the award. This decision was final, and accepted by the Committee, Messrs Fiske and Co. being advised of the result, consequently the advertisement you refer to is NOT OFFICIAL. I am, Gentlemen, Faithfully yours, ROBT. S. WALPOLE, _ Secretary for the Committee of Judging i Awards.

BRANCHES— Main North Road, Timaru, and Colombo street, and Hobbs and Co,, High street, Christchurch, FURNITURE ! FURNITURE! A.. A, Xjangbein and Co Beg to inform the Public of Timaru and its vicinity that they have OPENED A SHOP for the Sale of Household Furniture, Pictures, Bedroom Ware, &0., &c. which will be Sold at the Lowest Possible Prices for CASH. Their Mr Langbein having been in the employ of Mr B. Wallis, for several years past, has made him thoroughly conversant with the class of goods suitable for the district, and being also a competent mechanic, all orders entrusted to the firm will receive their best attention. Pictures Framed. All kinds of Jobbing Work and Polishing done on reasonable terms. Mask the Address— A. A. LANGBEIN AND 00., Opposite R. Wilkin and Co.’s, Main North Raod TO FARMERS. WB are prepared to make CASH ADVANCES upon GROWING CROPS of Grain,Growing Clips of Wool,or on Stock upon the most Liberal Terms. Also receive consignments of Wool,Grain, Tallow,Hides, Skins, &0., for Sale here or in London Markets, at Moderate Charges, WOOLLOOMBB & OLULBB, H. P. Madden, CATERER, BAKER, and 00NFE0TI0NE K,'. CENTRAL BAKERY, Opposite Gas Works, Arthur”’Strcct. AUSTRALIAN GRAIN AND PRODUCE COMPANY, (Late McGregor, Gordon and Co.) t!2, Bourse Street West, Melbourne RECEIVE consignments and make advances equal to 75 per cent. New Zealand value f.o.b. upon Oats, Wheat, Barley, Flax, Grass Seeds, and every description of Produce, for sale either in Vic(oils, the London, cr foreign markets. HARRY 0. BLDERTON, • Manager and Auctioneer.