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Sun (Christchurch), Volume I, Issue 78, 8 May 1914, Page 1

PUBLIC NOTICES. A SHADING AUSTRALIAN FIRM in the Musical Goods and Music Trade, Requires an ASSISTANT BUYER For its London Office. Colonial reference indispensable. Apply MUSICUS. Care Gordon and Gotch, G'hristcliurch. Banks peninsula collie dog CLUB TRIALS. To be held on MONDAY and TUESDAY, MAY 18 and 19. ENTRIES CLOSE on SATURDAY, MAY 9. S. BIRDLING, 1528 Hon. Sec., Little River. T 0 N E W S I» A P E It S. JOURNALIST, experienced in all departments country paper, desires POSITION Sub-Editor or Manager paper in larger sphere.' Credentials; 1482 FIELD, Care Sun.

The ashburton hospital and CHARITABLE AID BOARD Require the Services of a NURSE as Sister, Temporary STAFF NURSE, and a PROBATIONER NURSE for Ashburton Hospital. Applicants nlay obtain particulars from 1516 THE MATRON. FIRE INSURANCE AGENTS Wanted for Towntand Country Districts. Apply ; ARTHUR L. GRAYj & CO., PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS, CIVIC CHAMBERS, 213 MANCHESTER ST. .139 QADENA TEA ROOMS, CASHEL STREET. UNDER NEW MANAGEMENT. We are Specialising in LUNCHEONS. .163F

UST TWO WORDS WITH YOU. ARTISTIC FURNITURE. Just the BEST PLACE to Buy it— OAK HALL, 115 WORCESTER STREET (Opposite New Government Buildings). Carpets, Furnishings, Linoleums. .69

J F. LIiWEKS, DENTAL SURGEON,. CLOCK TOWER CHAMBERS (Corner of Graham, WDson, and Smeliie), HIGH STREET. 'Phones: 1819; Res., 2535. « . 125

" E 'M I G E B A G 0., THE LEADING DYERS AND CLEANERS, Have REMOVED their Receiving Offices to 93 CASHEL STREET (Four doors from old place) .182 < 'Phone 2G17. G EO. BECKWITH, PHOTO ENLARGER, ART DEALER, PICTURE FRAME MAKER. Importer of Mouldings, Glass, and Mounts. 287 MANCHESTER ST. (near Bridge), CHRISTCHURCH. .80 1 KAA THB FORD, 131FU THE UNIVERSAL CAR, Half the cost upkeep, weight, depreciation of other cars. N.Z. sales this year estimated at 1500 Fords. Twro-seater £175, five-seater, £l9O, f.o.b. Wellington. HENRY J. RANGER, Agent, .161F Christchurcli Garage. LEPTOSPERMUM SCOPARIUM NICHOLLII. (Crimson Manuka.)

During May, 1912, the great International Exhibition was held in London; this, the first hold in London for 40 years. It proved to be the greatest Flower Show the world has ever seen. The "Gardener's Chronicle" gave a 25-guinea cup for the best New Plant shown, and after a severe competition with a new Orchid of great merit, the prize was awarded to an exhibit of the Leptospermum Nicliollii exhibited by the Rev. Boscawen, of Cornwall. This was described as the best Novelty in the Exhibition. The history of the plant is worth recording, and is as follows; —in the summer of 1905 Mr W. Nicholls, a well-known wool-buyer, of Belfast, North Canterbury, N.Z., while visiting Nairn and Sons' Nursery, wore a buttonhole of a crimson mauuka. The firm at once, recognised a new thing, and asked its whereabouts, and if it could be procured. This, however, was a secret, and all the information tendered, by Mr Nicholls was that tho original plant was growing in the manuka scrub between Chaney's Corner and the sea. Messrs Nairn, however, would not be put off, and asked for cuttings, which were supplied by Mr Nicholls. These cuttings, however, were useless for striking purposes, as the growth was too hard, and only one or two plants were raised, and these were stunted in growth. On a branch brought, however, there were some seeds, which were sown, and as a result some 110 plants were raised. These, with the exception of seven, showed in their growth similar character to the old variety of manuka, and later when in bloom were mostly white. The exceptions, however, showed dark reddish foliage, and a difference in habit. When in bloom they proved to be crimson in colour, and from one of these (the best variety) tho now famous Leptospermum Nichollii has been named and introduced into the horticultural world. To Nairn and Sons the honour of distributing this plant to the world can be accorded. Quite a number of plants have been delivered in England, where it is much sought after. In, New Zealand thousands of plants have been supplied from our Xurfcery. STRONG PLANTS, in Pots, 2/6 each. NAIRN & SONS, Lincoln Road, Chch. Telephone No. 241. .25

J2SSONS IN. COOKING,

MISS WHITCOMBE is prepared to give Lessons in all branches of Cookery at lier Rooms, WHITCOMBE'S BUILDINGS. Single Private Lessons or a Course as arranged. Miss Whitcombe holds a First Class Certificate from the City and Guilds of London, and is also Silver Medallist, National Training School of Cookery, London. Telephone 3572. • 154P ANYONE in need of TEMPORARY LOAN, £5 upwards, upon Household Furniture (without removal) call at L. W. BALKIND, ,12& 629 Colombo Street.