CAREFUL MILKING.

If every drop of milk m a cow's uddf r be not carefully removed at each milkif-g the e«qretion will gradually diminish m Sroportion to the quantity left behind. Hiking should be conducted with ?k>ll and tendernees. All chucking or plucking at the teats should be avoided. A gentle. and expert raiikei will not only clenr the udder with greater ease tbai a rough, inexperienced person, but will do so with far more comfort to the cow, which will etand pleased and quiet, placidly chewing the cud, acd testifying by her manner and attitude that she experiences pleasure rather than annoyance from the operation. Cowb will not yield Iheir mlk to a person theydißlike or dread.

AUCTIONEERS REPORT.

Mr Alfred Harrison reports hig weekly ■ale on Saturday, 24th December L as followi:-— : Cc\n — A larg» number was penned, bnt prlceß were low and saleß hard to effect. Springers told from 50s 'o £4. Pios— Storei, 16b to 22f ; allps, Bs, 8s 6a to 9a ; We»ner», 6a 6d, 6i, 6» 6i, 8a to 8i 6d. There was a good demand and prices were well maintained. Pototry— Fowls, 2b 3d ; ducks, 4b 4d ; tarkeya, 4i each ; gee»e, 8» per pair. PBontroa 4 — Derwent Potatoes 2» to 4s per bag ; new potatoes, to Id per lb ; chicken wheat, 2a to 2« "3d per bushel ; bran, 4s 3d per b»« ; aharps, 7» ; oheeae, Sd to 3d per lb ; H»ms and bacon, Id to 4d Derlb. ImplißMßNts.— Deerlng reaper, £5 ; McCormlck reaper, £9. Stotdrxbs. — A quantity of furniture, boots, shoes, and sundries as usual. Alao two fine 'pGBBom Ka2B were sold, oie grey £5, and one daik brown £7.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Accident. WH.MKGTON, December 27. A guard named Michael Bennett, employed on the Government railways, broke his leg yesterday m stepping from tba Upper Hutt platform on to the nil**? line. Fell Over a Bank. 3 George Adams, a member of the " Hansard " staff, met with a serious accident yesterday afternoon. While he was endeavoring to extinguish a gorse fire on the Wellington Terrace be fell over tbe bank and It ii feared that he rf celeved concussion of the tplnal cord end that paralysis may let m. (Missing. A nan named Richard Douglas Morgan luy been missing for two days. DeatJ* W. H. Thompson, better known as V Zolu " Thonipion, of Panorama fame, died last nfffht. He has been ailing for ■ems time from diabetes.

ASHTON DISTRICT SCHOOL.

A number of handsome and suitable books' ware distributed to the ch'.ldron attending tnis ecbool, on Friday, the 28rd Inst. The Committee decided that every child fchould receive a priz>, but that th« most valuable should be given to those who were placed by the Inspector In order of merit. The Chairman, Mr G. Gllmour, kindly •on eented to distribute tbe prfz9?, and taedfl • few very suitable remarks to the children, especially addressed to those In tae upper Standards, urging upon them the necessity of steady application to their studies. The following is the list of those who received pr'zes for merit m the several Standards : — SUndara V— John Bell Ist, William Taylor 2ad, Btand»rd IV— Peter Shearer and Patrick Magee (equal) let, Eliza Oroaran fnd. Standard IH— Elizabeth Taylor, Ist, Thomts Crossan, 2nd. Standard II — Samuel Oronan and James Croy (eqn»t) Ist, Fanny Stephens 2Dd. j 6i*ndard I— George McOocrell Ist, S. Taylor »nd G. Ryan (« qoal) 2nd . The Matter 1 * p»'z;s for cood conduct were adjudged to Sarah Beli Ist, William Tt.rlor 2nd.

A HEAVY FAILURE

Wellington, December 26. The following statement has been filed In Ihe estate of A. O. Price, draper, of Wellington :— The umeenred creditors •mount to £6578 12s 2d. »ad the secured creditor, to £3447 14' 3*. '•*» tb « *"lf - snated v*tufl of *he securities £700. The -net Indebtedness Ib, therefore, £9326 6s 53. jig**** are shown to the extent of ,£9BBB 4s 2d, made op as follows : - Stock in-trade nt shop m Cu^n street, ££953 lOj 2d ; book debts. £674 8< <M, estimated to to prodnce £360 ; and email Sterns. The secured creditors arp — Hsreonrt and Co, Wellington, £3382 14s 3d ; A. A Burnett. Wellington, £65 ; —total, £3447 14s 3d. The seourity, estimated at £700, consists of two pieces of land and buildings.

Tbs enseenred creditors are — ThompaoD, Shannon, and Co., £3434 2» 9d ; O»en •nd Graham, merchants, Auckland, £738 Sb 5d ; J. K. Nathan avd Co., £659 6s lOd; MecVftj, Lopan, *nd Co , merchant*, .Auckland, £ 267 16« 4<? ; Kafapol Woollen GomMny, £391 18s; Wbittero, Vicbolion, •nd Co., £234 14» lid; OJwkßon and Co., Ohrletcbnrcb, £180 9» 2d ; Battemorth B*«., CbrUtchurch, £1?6 8a 1W ; Blng, Bsrrii, »cd Co., Danedin, £103 5s b*d ; Swgood, Son, and Co., £177 7« ; JSdmonsoß, Warm'ngton, and Co., £95 £sßd ; Blnndell Bnw., £50; Dodgibun ««d Co., Dnnedin, £48 11b ; and smaller Item*.

ON THE MAKING OF COFFEE

Thetnfßilon of coffee I" always made from the roasted berry; la the prooeie of roasting, com« of the water la driven off, the berry swells and becomes lighter (to the extent of 26 per cent), the sugar m forced Into car bit el (the peculiar principle of * fcornt sugftr'), and the peculiar aroma of coffee is developed. This aroma conefcitotea ooa of the cMef qualities of coffee, and !b that io wbloh the beverage n«res Its pleasantness. As soon as roasted the coffee begins to loee its aromatic qniiltiee, and if ccfee la to be reuUy Rood, it mrst be fresh roasted. The habit we hare In England of bnying crffee, pot only roasted, bat often ground as well, Is simply barbarous, since It Is well known that cofive m such a state an not retain its qualities fcr many hours. Boasting ootfee la a perfectly BlropJe proteM. and tbroughont Ibe Continent there Is not a peasant woman who is not perfectly capable of r.ossting her own coffee. Coffeo fa roaeted In a cylindrical taetsl box, which is kept constantly re~ rolvlng, la order that all theberriea m%y be properly exposed to the action of the fire. Tbe process cf roasting shonld be continued until the well known ttm& is jJereloped and the coffee fs of a chestnut ■color. Care most be taken not to bnrn It. Coffee should not ba grourd until it fa se*«i»l!y requfied for nee. The coffeo •hoold be i?^ced In a suitable vessel on «he hob, m order that the coffee and the veaiel may feet thoroughly warmed. Boiled water ibonld then t>& poured opon the coffee, and altoweid to J*an4 for ten mlaotet. The Infused coffee may >Q p P be poured off the grounds, and Is ready fov o«e. Coffee mast oc no account bo boiled, or else the cbarepteristifl «f<?sna will bf dinlp»t?^

FATAL YACHTING ACCIDENT.

FOUR LIVES LOST. Auckland, Deoembe* 27. The yaoht Truant with blx men went out for a ken day a' cruise on Boxing Day. She was cap? z-d m Rantjitoto chaonel by a f quail and fear men were drowned, viz ; Debney, artist ; Hammond, son of an arohltoct; Bankard, artist ; Armstrong, son of captain Armstrong. Two were saved by s.vimmlng two miles. The bodies have not yet been found.

TELEGRAPHIG NEWS.

BRITISH AND FOREIGN.

REDTBR'S TELKGRiMS— COPYBIGHT ]

TREATY WITH RARATONGA. London, December 24. A treaty has been concluded be tween the Raratongan authorities and the British Government, whereby the former agrees not to cede the island to any other power.

SHIPPING.

London, December 25. Arrived, at Plymouth, New Zealand Shipping Company's Rimutaka, from New Zealand. San Francisco, Dacamber 24. Arrived, at eight this morning, Union Company's Alameda.

AUSTRALIAN.

[eBUTBR'S TELEGRAMB— COFYBIQHT.]

SHIPPING, Stpney, December 24. Sailed — Wakatipu, s.s., for Welling ton. Albant, December 26. Arrived — P. and O. Company's Valetta. She has the following pas sengers for New Zealand ports : — Mr and Mrs Fell and two children, Mr and Mrs Kissling, Mrs Wood, Misses Richmond, Blackett, and Mr Lamb,

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

Wbli,in«ton, December 26 The weather to-day waa fine for the holiday, bnt a strong wind wag blowing, which interfered with the harbor excur sions. The excursion to Pioton was abandoned owing to the boisterouß weather. The principal attraction m town was the Foresters' Sports on the Basin Reserve, which were attended by 6000 people. The principal event of four distances, wpb won by J. Scott, A number of exaorsloniata left town this morning to attend the races at Palcoertton Maeterton and Lower Valley. Ao yet not a single accident is reported. Chbistchttrch, December 26. On Sa urday John Rotbery, aged 19, son of Henry Bothery, was drowned m Lake Elleemere.

The weather Is beautifully fine, and the day web otßsrved as a close holiday. The first meeting of the newly formed Canterbury Rifle Association was held at Opawa to-day. Thf re were about 60 entries for the Field Firing Match, which was won by the Scottish Riflsß ; Kalapoi Rifles second. No. 2 match, seven shots at 2CO and 300 yards, w«a won by Sergt Templeton, Kalapci, 48 points ; Lieut Oak den, Peninsula Naval?, 47 points, secoud ; Quarter-Master Sergt Doagall, ChrUtchurch Artillery, 47 points, third } Sergt Frederick, North Dunedin Rifles, 47 points, fourth, Dunedin, December 24. Edward Royaton Bradshaw, rabbitßkin merchant, Jetty street, this morning blew oat bio brains m hlB Btorc. Deceased was seen at a quarter to seven, He then appeared In hia aeual condition. Two hours later hia corpse was discovered with the top of his head blown off, and a magfz ne rifla beside him. On the body was a letter to. his wife, and & note bidding gcod-bje to all. The deceased wee thirty six years of age. He had been five yeare m the Sixth Dragoons ac a private, and two yearß m the police force. At the Inquest a verdict of "Death from a gunshot wound, eelf-ioflicted while m a atate of temporary insanity," was returned. Bis wife is'at Moeraki, and he was to bare joined her to-day. Inybboabgill, December 26. Heavy rain fell all day on Sunday, and today has been overcast and gloomy, with frequent showers and strong winds. Holiday traibs and outdoor amusements were very meagrely patronised. The ram was, however, much wanted, there bavin^ been something approaching a water famine In town, while the crops are Buffering from laok of moisture.

THE MODERN AMERICAN GIRL

(" Harper's Bazaar.") The modern girl hardly knows what she wants, whether it is the higher edaoa tlon, an pcitheUo wardrobe, love or fame ; the does not always sit at home and aub toit to the dictation of her elders what li best for her ; ahe playa tennis .and progressive enchro, and fllrta and-- does Kensington work, and -*«•*■ Herbert Spencer, and very often writes ; she dabble* In music and talks theosophy, and if there are more things m heaven and earth than are dreamed of In her phllosopy one questions what they can be. Withal., she ia as restless as the wind ; she does not love the quiet of home; she lives on excitement ; she gees tv Europe, to the spring*, to the mountains, the theatres, the reception?, if ohe can get there ; to the modiste ; she oan always fall back upon clothes as a diversion ; and when everything else fails she his the nervous prostration and a trained curse, m fact the chief trouble wiih the modern girl, be she rich or poor, ia that ehe either does to much, keeps her nerves on the strain, and by and by goes to the other extreme and does literally nothing bat conßume drags, talks of her ills and consults the Christian scientists, or she has no real interests, fritters away her time m shallow pursuits, becomes pes simistic and dyspeptlo, dissatisfied with herself and all the world, cries, and questions whether life is worth living, snd feelß especially blue on holidays The remedy for all this is, perhaps, an oV ject. m life ; those who are well and unselfishly occupied do not question if Hfa Is worth living ; they know it is ; and whether they are busy m the shoe factory, behind the counter, at the fire side, m the kitchen or m the dining room, «o long ac they are baay, and not eUirklng or reaching forward for some thing more congenial, and i eglcctiog present duty, their mioda are at rest and uninvaded by despondency.

THE CALIFORNIAN THISTLE.

A considerable amount ot attention has of late been directed to the Californian Thistle. Early m the year a report by the late Mr VV. de G. Reeves, of the Agricultural Depart ment, laid on the table of Representa tives, first called attention to the fact that this dreaded and noxious weed had made itself homes m several parts of the colony. Letters and articles have appeared m many of the pro vincial papers, but we have seen no attempt at description of the plant until we met with the following m the " South Canterbury Times " :— " It is a peculiar looking plant, having none of the picturesque appearance that characterises its Scottish brother, but beiDg remarkably ill-favored. Its long stalk bears large flabby leaves and an abundance of prickles. Its distinguish ing characteristic, however, is the length of its roots. These snaky succulent things grow with great rapidity, and spread themselves underground m a wonderfully short period, and m time defy all efforts to remove them. Instances are on record of land being rendered valueless m the course of a year or two by the luxuriant growth of this plant, and farmers m South Can terbury should keep their eyes open for its appearance hers, for it will surely drive them out of the field altogether, if it makes a home m this district." From different accounts we have read this thistle seems a great deal more formidable a foe than its Scotch name sake and more difficult to eradicate. One writer asserts that m its original home on the shores of the American lakes its roots penetrate to a depth of ten feet or more, where practicable. If we remember rightly, soon after the Scotch thistle made its appearance m the colony, an Act was passed by the Provincial Council whereby owners or occupiers of land were liable to a heavy penalty if they allowed the thistle to blossom on their lands. In the House of Representatives this last session Mr T. Mackenzie introduced a similar measure dealing with the Cali fornia weed, but whether the Bill perished m " ihe slaughter of the innocents " or not, we cannot teU, we certainly do not see it m the list of ' the Acts which have received the Royal assent. By "The Counties Act, 1886," County Councils are empowered , to deal with the matter. Clause 292 1 provides as follows ;— " The Council 1 may, from time to time, contribute out 3 of the general funds of the county 1 such sum or sums of money as it may be deemed necessary to expend for the purpose of eradicating or prevent ing the spread of any noxious weed or plant ; and before enforcing, or con- ( currently with the enforcement of any by-Jaw made for such purpose, shall use all necessary means to eradicate such weed or plant from all roads, river-beds, reserves, and lands under the control of the county." These I ] powers should be sufficient, still we « hope to see a Bill passed next session 1 similar to the one introduced by Mr 1 Mackenzie as it makes it compulsory on occupiers of land to cut the thistles j down before flowering, thus preventing lands at a distance being infested with « this terrible pest. 1

INTERESTING CURE FOR INSANITY.

/*n Interes ing instance of fighting insanity by ineaoi'y has recently been noticed amoDg tho Blackwell's Is'and patients Two lunatica had been received who wora disposed to oommit suicide. In addition eaoh posteeeed a special de lusion, one to tho efL-ot that ho waa a cow, the other that his head wag an iron ball, and was to be rolled along the floor. They carried these be lief a into aotion, one striking hi's head against the padded walls of his cell, the other rolling his bead, and of course hit body <rith i*, along the floor. The two patients were placed together*, and eaoh was privately I informed of the other's weakness and 1 warned to watch his companion to prevent him taking hli own life. Thus each bad a charge In the other. Their vigilance was unceeslng. Eaoh supposed hlrostl' perfectly sane, acd this belief was accom panied by considerable scorn for the other's weakness of intellect and acoom- ; partying delusions. Gradually under the influence of this treatment the patients were observed to Improve. To have their attention centred on definite doty »bd on objects external for themsolreo proved a tonic for their diseased mind*, and gradually a complete cure wai effected, and they received their di»ch%rges from the asylum. — Scientific Atmrl:an.

THE ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27* 1887



AGAIN VK-TORiOUS i CflE latest Honorß-firat pr zs-Go'd Modal and 500 francs aw&rdeu to tho ' Waitf>r Ay Wood Binder, after a tlneo clays' Government trial, at Melan, Annce. MoOormick Wood-frama 2nd, Horneiiy 3rd The " Caltivator and Couniry Gent'eman " aaya :— " Tho trial at Memn w« ft s?rund aucceßa. It was attended by the Frerch Cabinet Minister of AgrioaUure, and tb Department Director, as well as nrany other French Government c flioMß. M, Rr^llle're, Inspector-General of Agriculture, having pereoral dlrecbon. '. The result baa been published m the letdlag American caHien--9BSt— west- north and south— ln the following cable despatch, which was clipped from the New York Tribune," of ll'h A gast, 1887 :— A Government flarveurer and lnder Contest waa held near Melon July 29, 30, 31, the most important European . teat *ince 1885. The WALTER A. WOOD Machine received first pr aa— gold I I al and 500 franca. McGorinlck Wool-frams, aeoond ; Hotnaby, tblrd Morormlck [ir .l-fr«oe »T*ohioe4 «* J Th. «ton o, a^d Aokbowt fl MaQblnea rlbo Ja th|



STILL AHEAD OF ALL OTHERS,] AND THIS IS ENDORSED BY THE BUYING PUBLIC. SALES FOR 1886, 45,557 MACHINES. FTMBIS record stands anpara^ed. It ia laid before the pablic as the boat cvldeuda J of the morlt of ihe WALTER A. WOOD BINDERS f.nd REAPERS. This exhibit of Pales shewing at once their volame and their marvollons growth, has always had, and ronst continne to liavo, pn irreeistablo influence npon tha judgment of the farmer m determining what make of machlne.it is practically and economically his Interest to own The best poesible test of the merit of machinery Is potaparlson. This is the tesfc npon- which we are eatlafied to rest the clairaa of the ?/ALTER A. "WQOI) HAR- VESTING MACHINES. Each year's addition to the record of aalaß oontribntei to the value of the teet. It will be seen that raoro than 45,000 machines have been placed m the hands of the farmers during last eenpon, nnd it Is everywhere known that these farmers unite m the verdict that the harveaffre, bitdprs, mowers and reapers that do the beat work In the grain field and hay field, that aro most readily nnderst - d and operated by the driver, that are most easily drawn by the team, end L th»t last the longeatj SFO thoio that bear thename of WALTER A. WOOD. name which, these machines have long made familiar m all civilised partßof the world, DUBABILITY OF THE WOOD MACHINES; Saleß of repairs leas than for any other Machines. It Is a feet attested by agents who sell them, and by farmers who oee them, tha > Wood's Mochlnßß requires far less repairs than aoy other maehineajin nse. N< other harvesting machines are ss durable end free from breakages, E. FERRIMAN, AsMmrton, Agent.



F AND D DUNCAN, I WILLS STREET, ASHBURTON. BESIDES the ordinary Imp^ereents m use on Farms, we are manufacturing the followin* • GOKSE UUTTP3KS, Keir'a Patent, Bimple, strong, efE ct iva, and cheap. TMs Machine m fnlly seonred under Letters Patent, and a!l the parts thereof. Anyone inf cineine e«id Patent iiEh(s will be prcsecutad, Diso HARROWS, the simp est, cheapest, moat oonvenieut for handling, and mist effective Dlea Harrow m the Markot. - DBIbLS, by strict attention to the wants of thf* Farming Community, ws hare beem enabled to 1 reduce the besc DRTLL yefc marfe. m Z alsind. We hive, aft^r due onsidera- tion, adopted the SPOOtf FEED Oar Drills will, therefore, drill any kind of SEED or C BAIN, frcra Turnip t-'eed to B^a-s. En^sh 01 Americaa Ooulfc rs.sime pri:e. STALKKU'a ADTOMdTIO FEEDERS for Th-chn? Mu.eh.oi~>. Al.'h ugh the gaaius of Englißh Enginet r& hns bten an v crk 0:1 th^s qnesiion for he lost 2T yei-s it has been" reserved for a farmer of Tiswald 10 bWr th=> r>m'. m. w e hare eery c -fidenca ia racbmmendiriff these FKEDEBB. We wculiask Maoh'n© Owne b not to lUcen to ioiarestod parsons who decry theso FISJiDERS, buc co upply to :iu>unu who has given them a FAIR; TBIAL. We mention iha following gentlemen ac being experience! and Bucoo3?ful ThresWa, who have used oar FiSEOIiRS with satisfaction to thems9lv°3 an ! their Cliaats :— MR THOS. PERKS, Mii NELSON EDEN, MR JOHN MOORHEAD. Anyone desiring information re our FEEDERS, can obtain the same from any of theM 0-31 tiemen. Eepaire t<> M-jchiaory. We are /avombly suunt^.d for repaiting every class of Machinery Castings of every desciiption m Cast Iron, gt-.el, Brass, or Malleable Oaßt fcrtepairs. can ba had fiom us on the shortest rotice. • '*""*"" Eepaire to Rsapers and Binders. Wo keep a largi Stock of extras for repairing these Machines, and we have a number of imrrovad fittings, jaepaics effested m a proper maniwr on the ehortest notici-, and at reasonable prices. 12J134 .T. KETR. Manappr.



xmas." xM. "Has: ] WE UAYB MADE EXTENSIVE PURCHASES FOR THIS XMAS TRADE. 100 pairs Kaiapoi ' Tweed Trousers, from lOs 6d 47 Colonial and Askbiirtou Tweed Suits froir 38s 6d One Case Stockman's Col. Moles 5s lid And" are giving Grand Value m Eats, Shirte, flannels, Drawers, Bootß, &o MirOHELL~&r TURNER^ ___ ~~~ H- M- JOKES- ~~"~ THE Revolution of tims has brought us to another ORISIS m the History of Life culminating io the arrival o£ SANTA ('LA O9. who is expected hero between the 24th and 25th inst. To afford a proper and fitting reception of the above mentioned distinguished visitor, the undersigned has procured from the best Market a LARGE and VARIED assortment of STATION K BY, JBJOKS, TOYS, FANu'Y GOODS GLASS and BASKET VVA BE, OBNAMESTP, and other GOODS too numerous to particularise. OPENING OF NEW PREMISES. In order to extend and facilitate Business, the Proprietor has erected largo and commodious premises adjoining the Somerset Hotel, East Street, which will be opened temporarily for tha XMAS tiade. COME AND SEE THE la TASLES ! COMB AND SEE THE 6d TABLBB J All I" oods marked m plain figures at lowest possible prioes; COME ONE ! COME ALL ! ! COME EARLY TO AVOID THE CRUSH. SCHOOLS LIBERALLY DEALT WITH SMALL PROFITS, LARGE AND QUICK RETURNS is the MOTTO of the Proprietor. 12 9



Public ITofces. Second Wool Sale FOB THE SZELA-SOILT WILL BE HELD IN ASHBURTON ON FEIDAY, 6th JAN. 1888. H. LIAISON AND CO., MILES AND CO., 12J-125 FRIEDLANDER BROS.



George Jameson. TURKIPMDRAPE SEEDS. FIOR SALE— Pujpla and Green Top Aberdeen, Mammoth, Greystone, and other varieties. These have been thoroughly teßted, and are guaranteed new and fresh- GEORGE JAMESON, Ashbnrton. Wool Season 18&7-88. T IBERAL CASH ADVANCES made Jj on Large or Small Oiips at Cur? 9£* Bates, Woolpaoks and Twine Supplied. GEORG3 JAME&Otf, ABhbarton Wool 0! MESSRS MILES AND CO bet? to inform their friends and clients that they propose holding Local Auction Sales of Wool Throughout the Season as usual, and are , now prepared to make Liberal Advance? on large or small clips free of Commisaiot, and at a low rate of interest. SALES will be held as formerly m MR GEO. JAMESON'S SHED, WESI STREET, Where every care and attention will be given to each- lot entrusted to our care. Tbe Shed is well lighted* convenient, and m every way suited for the pioper display Wool. WOOLPAOKBAND TWINE supplies at liOwuat Current Kates. JT. FORD, Auotion.ee*. , GEORGE JAMESON, Agent,



PAPEBHANGINaS ! JPAPERHANGINGS ! ! fPHE Undersigned have juat opened up X a splendid assortment of PAPEREANGINGS, SCBIM, TAPES, TACKS, Also, — WINDOW GLASS (all sizes). W & R LEAD, PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, COLORS, DRYERS, TURPENTINE, &o. Just landing, a splendid lot of House Coa), ex"Hauroto." McCallxm & Co., IRON, TIMBER, AND COAL MER- CHANTS, & IMPORTERS, Agents for TITAN and TBIPLEX STRAINERS. 12*103



Proctor & Go,, WHOLESALE AKD BETAIL OAwH GROCERS, &o, BEQ to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and Surrounding Dis- tricts, that we have just landed our Christmas Goods, and as we buy largely for CASH, we are m a position to SELL J Cheaper than any of the other Houßeß m Town. We have also a large and varied Btock of CROCKERY and IRONMON- GERY, which we are disposing of at PRIC6.S that will defy competition. N.B.— See windows for Presents to be given away at XMAS. Please note the Address, — BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ____^^^^ Burnett Streeti ißlffllS AID IEW YW GIFTS. JUST IN TIME FOR CHRISTMAS. JHAVfI just bought from a Home Traveller all hia Biraplea of FANOr'GO D 3, TOYS, DOLLS, ORNAMENTS, FANCY BARK ST WARE PERFUMERY, BOOKS, ETC., KTO , ETC. At half-price, and all who want to avsil themselves of tbis opportunity to bey CHEAP GOODS for the Holidays, will do well (o CALL AT ONCB, as I will allow a LARG& DISCOUNT on all these Goods and other Articles m Stock. COME EARLY AND SECURE BARGAINS. w. zaloxek Tobacconist, Hair Dresser Shaving Saloon, and Fiehing Tackle Dep6t, EAST STREET. 12 12C



[A CARD.] M ISB 0 ARSON, TEACHER OF MUSIC, (PIANOFORTE AND OtfGAN), Bcbnexi Street, 12 101 •TIO MEET THE TI MES C TRUCKLE, PROPRIETOR of the Prince Albert Boarding - House, Wills Street Ashburtoa, next Oddfellows' Hall, while thanking his many Kriende and Customers for their liberal support for the past 10 yearß, solicits a continuance of tbe same. Board, and Lrdgmp, 14b 16s, 18b pei week ; or Ue per day. Board only, 10s per week. Dinners only, 4s per week. Good accommodation for Families, and private rooms for Ladies. 7 52 WANTED KNOWN. AT I. SALEK AND COs., Licens°d Pawnbrokers, East Street, A FIRST-CLASS Watchmakrr and jOL JeweJler is employed on the Premises. Watches cleaned and repaired, and every description of Jewellery made and repaired at LOWEST CHRIBTOHURCH PRICES. 5S WATCHES CLEANED 5$ GLASSES, 6d ; HANDS, 9d. WATERRUBX'S repaired from 2s 6d. F,B,~ Waterirory'a reduced, from 13s 6d tol?s. IM3«.



GREAT SALE OF Bankrupt Stocky OP I Drapery, Clothing, AND BOOTS. ANDREW ORR having necured the Stock of A. C PRICHaRD at a great reduction from Invoice Cost, will offer it to the Public on WEDNESDAY, DEC, 28th ; At Unheard of Prices ©-Remember TUESDAY, the 27th DEO. UIOO ANDREW ORR.



MANILLA BINDER TWINE I HAVE secured a quantity of the Bamo make of Twine as Rave so much satisfaction last Season, and as Quality is tho true Economy m tbp Harvest Field, farmers will consult their own interesto by securing a sufficient supply early, as it is likely to be this Season. EOBEET ALCOEN, Importer and General Merchant.



AHHOtJNOBMBWT $SSfi* BxTHAOBDINABT, ADDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON TO-NIGHT (Tuesday) 27th DEC, 1887 Positively last appearance of the Famous Lyacli Family Bellringers, (Organised 1867 ) SECOND CBA^gToF PROGRAMME, I Concluding with THE JUDGE'S SUBSTITUTE Admission •3a and 2a. Doors open at 7.30, overture, 8 p.m. HARRY LYNCH, 12 154 Manager. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31st, 200 Acres Freehold Land, together with a Growing Crop of Wheat thereon. MH T. BULLOCK hag received in- tmctiona from Wk Moir, KsQ.to Sell by Public Auct : on at *he Aroade on SATURDAY, DEHEMBEtt 31st, His Freehold Property on the Mitcbam Uoad, beiog K.S 29934, containing 200 Acres, with a growing crop of Wheat thereon. Persons de«irous of acquiring a Farm m this neighborhood are respectfully invited to inspect the Crop and the Lund Terns of payment to suit purchaeere. Sale at 12.30. T. BULLOCK, 12+93 Acctloneer.



) Public Notice* TENDERS. "T\T ANTED tenders for Harvesting V V about 1600 acres of Crop, m lots to suit Tenderer*. For full particulars apply to MAX JFRIEDLANDEB, 12*130 Ashburton. PAPERHATOINGS. A NICE assortment of the abova now m Stock and to arrive ; also PAINTS, OIL*, COLORS, AND VARNISHES] 11*45 JOHN ORR & Co. FOR SALE. ON Account of the Trustees of the late Waiter Harwell,— R.S. 1549), South Rakaia, oomprlsfn? 400 acres, lnoluding the growing orop of Wheat. Further particulars m»y be obtained from O AS. W. TURNER, Land and Eitate Agent, 12 28 South Unlearn.



Wool Season, 1887-88. WE »re prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES against Large or SMALL Clips of Wool, whether in- tended for Sale la AJ3HBURTON OR ELSE- WHERE. We'have made most satisfactory arrange ments foi SHIPPING CLIENTS' WOOL, If prices realised In Ashbarton are not considered satisfactory. It is our intention to hold PERIODICAL WOOL SALES Throughout ihe Season, Of which due notice will be given, and •« oar GRAIN STORE, which was con- atractod with doe regard to LIGHT, will be EMPTY, we shall have an opportunity of displaying the Wool to the very beat advantage, which should be a dislderatum ta the Seller, Charges ezaotly the same as Ohrlatchuroh; Farmers, consult your best Interests, and Sell) locally, thereby saving Railway Freigh,. wwlpackFand twine Of TRx BEST QUALITY SUPPLIED, ff, MATSGN & CO,



TO THOSE IN WANT OF REAPERS AND BINDERS, Don't purchase until you Bee the Buckeye, CHAMPION OF AUSTRALIA, The Lightest and Best Machine yet before the Public. j Vide account of Public Trials, STYX AND ASEBURTON. The Machine can be seen cutting Grass Seed on and after TUESDAY, 27th DEC, 1887, One at Mr J. Lloyd's, Newlands, And one at Mr Marriott's, Junction of Mitcham aod Great South Roads. Firet turning past Racecourse. D. THOMAS, 12 151 Agent, Ashburlon,



F. H. von SCHOENEBERG, FRENCH POLISHER, CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND UNDERTAKER, HAS opened m Premises (next W, Patching) East Btreet, >md hopes to receive a fair sbars of public support, being prepared to MAKE FURNITURB any design to order at OHRISTCHOKOH RATES. Pianoa and Furniture re- polithed at very low rates. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. FARES— CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, CHEAP FXOURSION TICKETS TO DUNEDIN, INVEROAKGILL AND THE LAKES. EXCURSION TICKETS will be issued as under from the 22nd December, 1887, to 3rd January, 1888 inclusive, availablo for return up to and including lGth January : — From To Dunedin." 1 To InvercargUl, To Kingston. Ist Cl. 2nd Cl. Ist Cl, 2nd Cl. Ist Cl. 2nd Cl. Aehb'n2B/ 18/6 50/ 35/ 61/ 40/6 The journey may be broken at any stopping ptution en »oute, and be continued by any ordinary train. SATURDAY return tickets from any station to any station will be issued from 22nd December, 1887, to3rd January, 1888 inclusive, available for return up to aod including 16th January. 12*92 By order.



HARVESTING, CARTING, &c. FOUR MONTHB CONTINUOUS WORK. U/ ANTED Teams with Reapers and VV Binders for work by contract. Some second-hand machines for sale, Chan: and oats supp'ied . JOHN GRIQG. Loncbeach, December 26th, 1887. 12 155



Fnblic Notices. rpINWALD— TO LET free for six J months, m return for trifling repairs, a 3 roomed Cottage and Garden. Apply h\ S. Shearer, Tinwald. 12 137



"Buchu-Paiba."— Quick, complete oar«, all annoying kidney, bladder, and urinary diseases. At chemists and druggists. Kemp, thorne, Prosser and Co., Agents, Christ, ohuroh. i



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