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Wanganui Chronicle, Volume XXIII, Issue 9347, 28 February 1881, Page 4

WANGANUI EXHIBITION of 1831, w ART, SCIENCE, AND INDUSTRY, (Under the general control of the Directors of the Wanganui Public Library, assisted by local Sub» Coaamittees at all the settlements on the West Coast.) IT is proposed to hold an Exhibition in aid of the funds of the Wanganui Public Library in^he Drill Hall and adjoining premises, commencing on FRIDAY, MAY 20ih, 1881. * All kinds of Exhibits of Art, Science, Industry, Natural History, Curiosities, Raw Material, and Produce, are invited. For the information of intending Exhibitors, the following are suggested as some of the branches which it is desirable should be represented, together with the names of the Sub-Committees entrusted with the duty of receiving and arranging the several classes of exhibits : — ART (A). Paintings, Engravings, Lithographs, Photographs, Architectural Drawings and Models, Sculpture, Carving, &c. Committee. — Messrs G. S. Robertson, A. Tod, L. H. Jones, Merritt. SCIENCE, NATURAL HISTORY, AND CURIOSITIES (B). Scientific apparatus of all kinds (microscopes, telescopes, electric batteries, &c.) Specimens and Collections of Animals, Vegetables and Minerals (living specimens under special arrangements) ; Ancient Books, Newspapers and Coins; Native Arms, Ornamentß, and Implements. Committee.— Messrs H. C. Field, M, V. Hodge, Steedman, and W. J. Rainbow. INDUSTUY and MANUFACTURES (C). Manufactured Articles of all kinds, especially those t produced in this district. Committee. — Messrs J. Ballance, J. H. Horn, Cornfoot, and Dr Tripo. PRODUCE AND £AW MATERIAL (D). Flax, Silk, Cotton, and Wool, in small quantities, Honey, Wines, Ales, Aerated Waters, Timber, Coal, Ores. Committee. — Messrs F. R. Jackson, Jno. Stevenson, C. S. Cross, and A. D. Willis. The Exhibitors may rely on tbe utmost care being taken of everything entrusted to the Committee. A nisfhtwatchtnan will be employed, and insurances against fire effected. To add to the attraction, during the time the Exhibition is open, Dramatical and Musical Entertainments willbegiven under the direction of a Sub -Committee, consisting of Messrs Greenwood, Gibbs, Crawford, and Culpan. The management of the Exhibition Hall and ante-rooms will be undertaken by a Sub-Committee, consisting of Messrs W. J. Smith, G. Hutchison, J. P. Watt, and G.F.Allen. It is requested that all correspondence relating to the Exhibition should be addressed to the Hon. Secretary. GILBERT KING, Chairman. G. F. ALLEN, Hon Secretary. m o let. NURSERY a"Sd SEED BUSIJNfESS. In consequence of the death of Mr J. Greenaway, his Nursery and Seed BusineßS will be let on lease for a term of five or .seven years. There is a sixroomed dwelling-house with attached shop, and conveuieutiy arranged outhouses, green-houses. &c, situate in Victoria«Btreet, Christchurch. The property includes the Hawthorn Nursery, consisting of nearly five acres, splendidly situated near Papanui, on the line of tramway, and well stocked with frail and forest trees, shrubs, &c, of the choicest kinds. Offers will be received by Mrs Greenaway up to March 14. Full particulars may be obtained by addressing to Vic-toria-street, Ohristchurch. This is an opportunity seldom to be met with, as the business is a thoroughly established one, doing a good trade in all the branches. The stock will be sold 00 easy terms*