THE CHINESE BANK SCHEME

EXTRAORDINARY REVELATIONS

Count Milklewiez, who is now nt Wash ington, and daima to have from the Chinese Government important franchise?, including aconcesßion for an International bank In Ohlua, is believed to be a pro feaslon.l swindler, who under the same name has been caught m several impuß tures. A sketch of his career was pub lished leveral yearn ago m a book en titled "The New York Tombs Prison : Its Secrete aad Us Myaleriea la tb.s an account is given of Cbunt Milkiewiiz, who claimed to belong to the »»\u25a0«••» nobility. He came to New York m 18W, was created courted by society, and was finally arrested for stealing diamonds from » young lady's ring, which he borrowed, seturnlng It with paste diamonds lp place of the real onei. He was released from prison on agreeing to enlist for the war, and reappeared ten years later at Amherst, Massachusetts, under the same name. He made court to and succeeded m marrying against her parents' wishes the daughter of • prominent cltizsn, who was disinherited by her father. The couple went to California, and then to Europe, where they suffered greatly from poverty, the Count becoming a professional gambler, and bmtally treating his wife, who four years ago returned home and died, leaving several children. The re velations of this record are likely to put tn end to the various reports so long circulated about establishing a Chinese International Bank with American capital.

TRAGIC STORY FROM WALES

The Welch newspapers give currency to • story of extraordinary romance, whioh has caused much sensation throughout the extensive mining district of Rhosilaner chrcgog Raabon, It appears that some yean ago a collier from this neighborhood emigrated to America, leaving bla wife and three sons behind him. Be kept up • correspondence with bis wife, and about twelve months «go paid a visit to his native country, fie persuaded his eldest \u25a0on to accompany him on his return. The wife and sons-deoided to follow him, and In due comae arrived m America. The hatband, it is stated, was taken somewhat aback on the unexpected appearance of bis first wife. He was, indeed, legally married to the lady he lived with. Having entertained the new comers, he took his wife up the hills ostensibly to view the Dew country, eventually leading her to the . edge of a stupendous precipice above a lake. Up to this time bia oendoot was that of a gratified husband ; bnfc on the ' ledge of the rock he suddenly changed front) and presenting the revolver, gavo her the choice of being shot or thrown over the cliff The woman preferred the latter alternative. She waa then told to undress, which command she obeyed reluctantly. During the task she asked him to turn his bsck to her. He did so ; and sbe Immediately made a rnsh and f ashed him over the precipice. She then retraced her steps and made the cccur ftnoa known. The body wis found m a : mangled condition on the margin of the like. The lady is on her way homeward the expenses of the return journey having been defrayed by sympathisers.

A BIG SUBMARINE TUNNEL SCHEME

A big submarine tunnel scheme is at present onder the consideration of the Dominion Government, the promoters being an English syndicate. The proposal bto connect Prince Edward Island with the mainland by means of a tunnel, the advantages of which would be enormous, as for several moi.tbs navigation is closed by the lee. By the terms under which the Island entered the Confederation m 1873 the Dominion of Canada undertook to maintain communication between the Island and the mainland all the year round, snd this bas to be done by tricar 8 of iceboats at a heavy expense. In the winter mails and passengers are carried across the Strait by these boat* from C*pe Traverse In Prince Ed ward Island to Oape Furmenton m New Brunswick. Two alternative pUna have been drawn by Mr Greathead, 0.X., of Westminister, on the principle on which he designed the ur der-' ground tramway whioh {9 being built from the city to the Elephant. The length by one plan wou'd be about about five miles, and by the other about nine. It is estimated that the cost to the Dominion of the existing service is About £40,000 per annora, and the syndicate offer to eonstruot the tunnel for, an annual subsidy equal to that amount for fifty years, so that the annual pay ment would not be greater, and it would oease at the end of half a century. A counter scheme of a Yankee syndicate is - also spoken of. Prince Edward Island Is nearly 160 miles long by 3* miles broad and has a popnlation o* over 100.000.

AN AMINATION STORY.

An examiner who prided himself on his shrewdness was determined (hat he would mike It impossible for any copying to take pltce under his supervision (says the "Temple Bsr,") Acoohiifcgly he not only kept a very sharp and constant watch upon thu candidates, bat peered at them ftom time to time between the fingers of bis hands spread before hio face. At last he thought be detected a man m BomethlDg which looked very susplolous. Looking from side to side to satisfy himself that no one observed him, the man plunged his band into his breast pooket, and drawing something out regarded it long and •toadfaetly, and then, bastly replacing it, resumed his pen at>d wrote with obvioasly laoreatdd energy The eximiner pretended not to notice this, bat after a time he rose from bis seat, and with bis hands m his pockets strolled round the room, with an appearance of negligence and Indifference to wh»t was going on. By these means he succeeded m disarming suspicion, and getting to windward of his prey stole upon him from behind gradually and ooperoeived. Then wailing patiently, his \u25a0traiegy was rewarded by observing that the man once more turned his bead from side to side, yet not quite far enough to 108 him, and once more pat his hand into his 1 breatt pooket. Then the examiner •prang forward m elation, and se!z9d the band m the very act of grasping the inspected object. " Sir," said he, " this fa the fourth time I have watched yon doing this. What have you m yoor hand ]" The man hesitated to reply, and this, coupled with his evident confnelon, confirmed the suspicions of the examiner. " I most insist, sir, on seeing what It is yon have m your hand." The man reluctantly complied, and, drawing his hand from his pocket, presented tp the dismayed examiner the photograph of a young lady. This it was which had been bis hidden source of inspiration. This bad been the secret of his ever. freshened cn«rgy. Very humbly and sincerely did the examiner offer bis apologies as be Teturned crestfallen to his seat, and it give* the finishing touch to the story to learn that the candidate married that young lady m dae fc'me, and they are now firing happily together m the enjoyment of the blessings of their faithful love so tudely tested and dlscnvpr»d.

HORSE MARKET.

Mr T. Bullock reports for the week enci'ng Patunluy, December 31et : — There was a large entry of horses, viz £8, and a vory good attendance of farmers and other country settlors, Out b ddingson tho wholo ; wera languid compared to the previous Saturday. This can bo ncceun ed for to a certain extent, on account of the major part of tbe bois.-s offered beiag only ot a very medium stamp. There wera no first-class draughts offered, and the reserves placed on a number of the medium draughts were considered exces- 1 Hive. Out of tbe day's entry of 38, 16 wore cold as follows, viz :— Unbroken 3 year old medium draughts, £14, £14 aiid up to £20; aged, £14 ss, £16; inferior. £4, £6 ; light harness horses, £5 ss, £5 10a, £6 sa, £6 15s, £8 16 j, according to description ; hacks, £4 15s, £5 10s ; uobrokeo 3-year-old, £4 ss.

AUCTIONEER'S REPORT.

Mr Alfred Harrison reportß his weekly bblo as follows, Saturday, December 31st :- Cows. — A very good entry, but sales dull. Springers sold from 50d to £4 16a ; stores, 25s to 50a. Two heifers brought | 70s each ; calves, Is 6d to 3s each. Pias.— Demand Jar m excess of supply. All entries Bold at about late high rates. Stores, 14s to 16s £d ; slips, 10s 6d, 10a 9d, 13s 6d to 14j. Poultry.— Fowls, la 6d to 2s 6d ; ducks, 2s 9d, 3s, 3j 3d ; geese, 5s 6 i to 6s, Implements, etc.— Wood Reaper, £10 ; Deering, £5 ; spring trap, £10 10s and 30s Harnkss and Saddler*.— A few seta of harnets, also saddles and bridles, were eagerly competed for and sold well. Produce. — Derwents, 2s 6d ; new pota toes, Id to l£d per 1b ; chickwheat, 2s to 2s 6d ; oats, Is 7d p?r bushel ; flour, 10a ; sharps, 6s ; bran, 3s 6d ; mutton, Id and l£d perlb ; cheese, 2d to 3d per 1b ; hams and bacon, Id to 5d per lb. Furniture and Sundries as usual.

WRESTLING ON HORSEBACK

The latest novelty whioh has been In troduced m wrestling wasreoently brought before the Melbourne public. Matthews, a prominent wrestler, undertook to wrestle with Rafferty, a rough rider, both men being on horseback. The oombatants were dressed In grotesque uniforms. Matthews had the advantage over hie opponent m having a special saddle, from whioh it appeared impossible to tear him. Il was explained that to con stitute a fall both feet of either rider Bhould be on the ground simultaneously The competitors stood about 40yds apart and at % bugle call advanced at full gallop. Bafferty, m order to take advantage of hJe opponent's saddle, sprang from his own horse to that of Matthews, where they applied Gra^oßoman holds while clinging to the horse with their legs. The first two falls were gained by Matthews, after whioh he exchanged horees and eaddleß with his opponent. Rafferty secured a clean fall, and then Matthews got a third. As tbe conditions of the match were that the winner of tha best of fira falls waa to be viotor, tbe match was awarded by the referee to Matthews.

THE FARMERS' NEW TROUBLE

THE OALIFOHMAN THISTLE.

In reference to the spread of the Californian Thistle m New Zealand, Mr Thomas Mocker zie, M.H.R, Bale utha, writes to the " Lyttelton Times " tbat he finds it is making much greater headway m that dißtrict than be at 6r«t imagined. On Tuesday ho visited a farm which was fearfully invested. The owner had fenced m one patch of about seven acres, and if he can secure a lot rf pigs will try that plan. The "Lyttellon Times" urges upon farmers t'*o necessity of catting the thistle at once to prevent seeding. The plants will be m flower In Otago m about a week. We fear the idea of turning pige to root, out the weed will oDly make matters worse, as every litt'e bit of root wlil grow into a fresh plant. The system we pointed out a year ago of cutting the thlfetle before flowering, and of constantly hoeing the ground, will be found sn effective, if tedious, remedy, We may also repeat the suggestion, baaed on American experience, tbat heavy cropping with grase for three seasons may prove effectual. The application of chloride of lime and of (pmmon baoon •alt, have exterminated the peßt m some places, and we hear from Viotoria of a newly patented chemical weed destroyer, with whioh successful experiments hays b«en made.

CANTERBURY OSTRICHES

( cc Ohristchuron Press "). It is old time>-honored ojstom to sig nalise the advent of a new recruit m the battle of life by the significant motto " Welcome Little Stranger." If one of our prominent citizens had acted upon this oustom he wonld have had to make the welcome m the plural, for no less than fourteen additions were recently made to his stock of ostriches. A few days back, at the invitation of Mr J. T. Matson, one of the members of the stvff of the " Press " paid a visit to Springßeld m order to interview the distinguished strangere. After a stroll round what may be called the outer domain, m which the parent birds were careering about, Mr Matson led the way, with pardonable pride, to where the fourteen ohloks were placed. This was on a suoa»ll grass plot, fenced m with wire netting. The birds are remarkably strong and nturdy, the largest—they wera then about a fortnight o'd — aboot the s : 55s of a turkey. They are covered with feathers of a peculiar appearance, looking more like seaweed — that brown and white ribbon Beaweed one gets on the dry sandy shore — and presented a most comical appearance. The young birds are rabid vegetarians, and made short work of a large hard-heart cabbage, wh'ch Mr Matson threw into their midst. These birds, numbering 14, have been hatched put from eggs laid m the sand, several heaps of which are plaoed m the paddocks where the old birds roam. Perhaps the term old birds is rather misleading, because m reality, though old as oom pared <rith the new arrivals, which we went forth to see, they are of Mr Mat son's own breeding, and fine upstanding birds they are. Formerly, as has been | already stated, Mr Matson need inouba -1 tors to batch out the eggs, but he has found that the natural method prodooes the hardleßt birds. The younpatero are quite able to look after themselves, and promise to be remarkably fine birds. This success of Mr Matson most satisfactorily solves the question as to whether ostriches can be reared m New Zealand. The old Birds are now nearly ready for plucking and carry some beautiful feathers, parti cularly some white nod some pearly grey. If Mr Matson has the same good look with hia next batch of eggs he will have quite a colony of ostriches at Springfield.

THE GENERAL REVIVAL OF TRADE

+ . On several occasions recently there have been unmietakeable Indications chat th( oload of depieeslon which has overhang the commercial world for go lone is f ost disappearing. Almost every mail from Europe and Amorlc* gives f reah evidence of the Improvement takiosr place. In the Issue of the "Pall Mall Gfizatte" of the 18th November, appears the following obeerlng Intelligence :— " Authorities In . the shipping trnde are of opinion that the improvement which has been for some lime manifeiting itself Is not a mere apart, bat of b permanent character. The reduced building has told apn the available tonnage, and instead of a superabundance there la barely enough to meet the demand. Large Teasels which were laid up for months are again m use, and fresh orders are being ptaoed with the shipbuilders. Freights have advanced all round from 6d to la per ton, and m some oases the improvement has been even greater. A time of fair returns for the money invested is therefore assured, although there is no prospect of the immense profits of the period of Inflation. To everyone oonneoted with onr mercantile marine the ohange will be welcome after the long period of depression whloh they have had to end ore."

A REWARD

An idea seems to be running about loose m the world (says the " Melbourne D uly Telegrupb) that the Government of tbiß colony has got a sum of £50,000 to confer on the i dividual who invents a scheme for annihilating rabbits. A gentle man living m Oldham, Lancashire, England, with an eye to realising a fortune, has written to the Agent-General, stating that he is prepared to send out 20 men, experienced m rabbit-catching, -who will work night and day until they kill every bunny m the land. All he asks is that their passages shall be paid, and the £50,000 handed over when they have finished their work. It is not the intention of the Lands Department, to whom the letter has been forwarded, to show undue haste In dosing with the offer. Another genius named Jacques, of Newo«stle-on-Tyne, also prompted by a prospective fortune, proposes to tend out < 1500 dogs of the Bidlington and Rodney breeds, together with a few otter terriers, and he advised that the animals ihould be distributed amongst squatters. He thinks that the dogs oonld be obtained for from £5 to £6 15s each, and urges the Government of Victoria to keep very quiet, or else such a large order for dogs will raise the market price. It will be some time before this gentleman receives a cheque.

" It cannot be too widely known," writes a medical man, " that cream separated by maohinery from pure milk, before it has cooled, is a full substitute for cod liver oil . In several hospitals it has aheady quite superseded tbe nauseous oil.

The boom m suburban property, Melbourne, still continues ; but there seems to be a tem porary check to the rise m city property, as numerous lots offered for sale during the past week have been " passed m.".

The body of a Swiss tourist, who perished four years ago when asoending one of the peaks m Canton Valasis, has been found m perfect preservation. It wa3 completely encased m ice, whiob had thus arrested natural decay.

Snuff-taking is to be resusitated this winter by Parisian dandies. So the young men are bunting up their anoeatral anuff-boxeß, and studying family piotures m order to acquire the graoeful style of taking a pinch of snuff practised by old Court gallants.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 1888.



I • EL M- JONES- THE Revolution of timn his brought us to another CRISIS io tho History of Life culminating m tho nrri a 1 of SANTA CLAUS, who is expected here between the 24th and 25th inst. To aiford a proper find fitting reception of tho above mentioned distinguished visitor, the undersigned l:as procured ftom the best Market a LARftfr and VAlilEi) as oitment of STATIONIOKVT., B M.)KS, TOi'S FANuY EH'ma GLASS and BAsKETWABE, OKNAMfiNTS, and other GOODS too numerous?© particularise. OPENING OF NEW PEEMISE& In order to ex lend and facilitate Business, tho Proprietor has orectod Icree and eommodions premi3ca adjoining ths Somerset Hotel, East Street, wl ich will be onencd temporarily for tho XMAS iinde. GOME AND SEE THE Is TABLES ! 00; MK AND SEE T*!E 6o TABLES ! All (foods marked m plaiD figures at !owest possible prices. COME ONE ! COME ALL ! ! COM.E KARLY TO AVOID THE CRUSH; SCHOOLS LIRRR4LLY DEALT WITH. SMALL PROFITS LARGE AND QUICK RETURNS is the MOTTO of the Proprietor. 12 9 CHBISTIAS ___)_Ne¥lKb" "the The "Zealandia" Boot Store HAB made special preparation for the Holiday time, and is FELLING at fh* LOWEBT possible PRICE, Goods suitable for Presents, etc., toeetber Vsh the usual EVERYDAY LINKS. ' °« eiter w « ttt CONE AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES. Everyone can be suited, both m PRICE and QUALITY, and the Stock is larger and better sorted than any whereelse. GIVE THE «Z.,8." A TRIAL, AND YO~O WILL GET THOROUGH SATISFACTION. J-auttuuiiU STORE, EAST STEEET. Tie Staadard Fire and fflariae Insurance Company OF NEW ZEALAND. WITH UNLIMITED LIABILITY OP SHAREHOLDERS. CAPITAL— £I,(MVOOO STERLING. HEAD OFFICE~7 DUNEDIN. INSURERS have the most undoubted Security under this Company's Poliefoß together with an assurance of. Prompt and Liberal Settlement of Claim* ' _\u0084 FIXE and MARINK BILK'S eccepted oa all deacriptions of Propartv and Merchandise, also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Kate* of Premium. Fidelity of Persons holding situations o£ trust guaranteed. OFFICE : HEREFORD STREET, CHRTSTOHUfiC'H. (Opposite Bank of New Zealand V ARCHIBALD JtCOTT, " Manager for CanferLii-v ALBERT ROBERT?, winrerbu'j. . Agent, Ashburton. '15 THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFIGE OF NEW ZEALAND OFFERS GREAT ADVANTAGES TOPF R Q 2 bout , to mako their willfl » nnd desiring to secure the 1 Jul\O\Jl^O faithful execution of their last wishes. TO PT7PQHNQ about t0 raarr y a »d make provißion by marriage l\J JrHirVkJUIXO contractor settlement, TOPFR^^^NQ contemplating the settling of Iheir estate, or of a 1 J-ilV>sJWl^wJ sum or sums of money by trust deed TO PERSONS d tZo°eito c bTo'a" lUg " ÜBtß for char "" ble " TO FOREIGN TRUSTEES as,;. 11 "" to .»—• All such should obtain detailed inforoiation from the PUBLiTa TRUSTEE, Custom House Quay, Wellington, or from "««*« ACLAND, BARNS, AND CO., CHRISTCHURCH Or D. M. ROSS, TIMARU. ' 1 C LONG EUSSIAN HEMP TWINE, COLONIAL MATSiTJFACTUKE. d-Ply (Green Label), 900 feet to the Pound. ' - nPHE Undersigned aska the special attention of FARMERS and OONTRAOTOBS to this article as one of the choapost and best TWINES ever put oa the market I have advocated this class of TW INE for year s, simply becauae I consider it th« moat eeonomioal any farmer can use. Farmers will find this TWiNE of UNIFOEM THICKNESS, STKENGTH, and LENGTH, throughout. It will work succe-efully on any make of Binder. It will run further and do more work ot a le 8 cost, and tu> m :re grain than any twine I know of. Tbi \u25a0 will be clear to everyones'mincl l who coaaiders that, running as it does, 900 feet to i the pound meanH—THRUE Q'JARrEUS OF A MILE IN A BALL and MORv I THAN 19 MILES PER OJVT. Every Ball b, B a Gre«n Ticket with name o££l a guarantee that it rune 900 feet to the pound. ' MAS ILLA TWINE OF BEST QUALITY. A GEEAT WANT SUPPLIER No paokaKe Genuine) "TT A FiVnT TATIP 1 /No rackageGenuin. vnthout this Trade $ \ J\XJ V \J JULIM Hi I without this Trade Mark. — Mark( THE nature of VALVOLINE is such, that it imparts to the bearings a bright, carbonised surface, which übsolutcly stops the wear of the metal by its <nn- tinued application ; and, as it does not oxodiae and dry away like seed, lard, epenn, or mixed oils, It is a more economical lubricator. Where it is used, the machinery starts readily, however long it may have been at reat, or however cold tin weather. VALVOLINE, unlike sperm, lard, seed, and mixed paraffine oils, will not absorb oxygen aid grow rancid by a^e ; therefore, m factories where it is uasd entirely, safety is insured from spontaneous iire3, even if it becomes mixed with cotton or woollen waste, and laid aside a*ido for months. No clea» ins; of machinery with kerosene or <.ther gutu dissolvers is required after VALVOLINE haa thoroughly remov.-d rhe oil previously used. 'Tests made by tho Steven's Institute o c Technology on " frctnn oil-testers," pro- nonnoe VALVOLINE to be the only mineral oil which tested superior to sperm or lard oils ; it wore longer without hen ting, relieving friction better, etc. It ie manufactured b£ LEONARD tmd ELLI*, at their works at Edgewater, N /., which are the most exteubive of their kind m the country. This firm has been engaged m the manufacture of cylinder and valve oilb for twenty years, and were the first to introduce mineral <Ml aa a Rubßtitu'o for tallow m steam cylinders. They guarantee that their VALVOLINK OIL wi 1 case-harden and will preserve the metal, and furnibh moro lubrication for the money than auy other oil, a fact that is con- firmed by the testimony of numerous master mechanic 3. ASK FOE WALTER A. WOOD'S BINOEE, JAND TAKE NO OTHER. SALES FOR 188_1p57 MACHINES. F. FBBBIMAlf; AsKbwtou,



JOHN ORR& CO.'S GREAT CHEAP SALE [—OF- SUMMER STOCK, DRAPERY, CLOTHING, MILLINERY, MANTLES, &o. Commences on WEDNESDAY, December 28th. ASTONISHING BARGAINS I IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. NOTE !— The Great Sale for the Season ii at John Orr and Co.'s



BEST QUALITY SUPPLIED. H. MATSON & CO. TO THOSE IN WANT OF ' EEAPEES AND BINDEES, Don't purchase until you see the Buckeye, CHAMPION OF AUSTRALIA, The Lightest and Best Machine yet before the Public Vide account of Public Trials, STYX AND ASKBUETON. D. THOMAS, 12 151 Agent, Ashburlon,



Pnblie Notice W. H. Paget. BLACKSMITH, HORSE-SHOER, WHEELWRIGHT, AND • GENERAL SMITH, Bubnbit Stbket, next " Mail " Offiae. BEGS to announce that he has taken over the Ooaob Building and Wheel- wright Branob, lately carried on by H. Peat, and will continue all branches of the above business as before. All kinda of Buggies, Drays, or Carts made acd re- paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Homos Shod with skill and care. \u0084,» Wl H. PAGET,



Wool Season, 1887-88. WE are "prepared to make LIBERAL OABH ADVANCES against Large or SMALL Ollw of Wool, whether In- tended for Sale m ASHBURTON OR ELSE- WHERE. We hare made moit satlsfaotory'amnge ments for SHIPPING CLIENTS 1 WOOL, I! prloeß realised In Ashburton are not considered latlafaotory. It fa our Intention to hold PERIODICAL WOOL SALES Throughout the Seaion, Of which doe notice will be given, and as oar GRAIN STORE, which was con- structed with doe regard to LIGHT, will be EMPTY, we shall have an opportunity of displaying tho Wool to the very best advantage, which should bo a dialderatum to the Seller Charges exaotly the same an Chrlatohurohj Farmers, oonsult your best Interests, and Sell looally, thereby saving Railway Freigh. woolpackTanij twine



TINWALD. TO LET— A Fonr-rocmed Hoaae with Shop, adjoining Mr Heseltine's pro- perty, and netr the Railway Station. A Bit rental will be aooepted. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS The Christchnrch Finance 60 (LIMITED.) CAPITAL £50,000 REGISTERED OFFICE— B Cathedra Pquare/.OHRISTCHURC H. THIB COMPANY is making CABH ADVANOaS on GROWING OROPF, WOOL, LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, FARM PRODUCE of every description, and any Mother Class of Security for particulars apply to THOMAS BULLOCK, Auctioneer, 1% 83 Aehbuitoq



Public Notices. PAPERHANGIJKGS. A NICE 3 assortment of the above now m Stock and to arrive ; also PAINTS, OILS, COLOBS, AND VARNIBHKSj 11*45 JOHN ORR & Co. HARVEBTIXG, CARTING, &o. FOUR MONTHS CONTINUOUS WOBK. "TTTANTED Teams with Reapers and W BinderH for work by contract. Some second-hand machines for sale. Chaff aod oats supplied . JOHN GBIGG. Lonqbeach, December 26th, 1887. 12 165 WANTED KNOWN. AT I. SALEK AND COs., Licensed Pawnbrokers, Eaet Street, \ FIRST-GLASS Watchmaker and JewcJler is employed oii the Promises. Watches cleaned and rapaired, and ©very description of Jewellery made and repaired at LOWEST OHRISTOHUROH PRICES. OS WATCHES CLEANED 5S GLABSEfi, 6d ; HANDS, 9d. WATEftBUBX'S repaired from 2a 6d. N.B, — Waterbury's reduced from 13s 6d to 12s, II 126 ' 1 A. Harrison. Alfred Harrison, 4DOT T ONEEjtt, <3TOOK AND ESTATE AGENT AND VALUATOR. Saturday sale at 12 o'clock sharp 1 —Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Produca I »nd Merchandise. FOR SAL E— Farming Implements, and Vehicles of all kinds constantly m Yards on view for Sale. Clearing Sales held m Town or Country as required, and most liberal terms arranged with both Buyers and Sellers. Rents collected, and the business of absentees managed with caro. Valuation made of Properties or Mer- chandise on easy terms. Advances made instantly on Goods delivered at the Stores for Sale. I fftni for *be Norwich Union Fire In- mranoe Company; Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O. AUSTRALASIA aCFRKD HARRISON



T. Bullock, TO LKT— -A Five-roomed Houee In Cox Street, at present m the ocoa* pation of Mr Clarldyo T BULLOOK. TO LET— At a very low rental, a large building fronting East Street, suit- able for ft grain and chaff 'store. 1 T. BULLOOK. HOUSES FOR SALE VERY CHEAP 1 FOR REMOVAL. I AM prepared to receive offers for the j purchase of 3 Houses with verandahs j for removal, being part of Block of Buildings known as Coutt's, near the Engine Shed. T. BULLOOK. FOR SALE! PIANO, equal to new, by Broeener," full trichord and iron frame. T. BULLOCK, TO FARMERB. T7IOR BALE—A new WOOL PRESS. T. BULLOCK. TO LET, ibout 54 Acres Land, nicely situated on Graham's Road, together with a well built 2 roomed House, with Verandah, the property of Mr P. Bylamd, about 4 miles from Tinwald. A low rental will be accepted from a good tenant. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR BALE. — An improved Farm of 245 Acres, being R.S. 27237, situated about 5 miles from Chertsey. Low price and liberal terms apply to T. BULLOCK. »i .\u25a0\u25a0.\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0 ii. \u25a0 1 \u25a0 \u25a0\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0\u25a0.. — . i, M 1 .\u25a0,.» 4?KC —Lot 28, Trevorton, near the <ZJUU* Presbyterian Manse, contain- ing about $-ocre, with 3-roomed Hccif thereon, for sale at the above prloe: Terms if required. — Apply to T. BULLOOK, mHRGE-Roomed Cottages near the tins J. Works to let at a low rental. T. BOLLOCK TO LET at a low rental. — 4-WKnned Cottage at Harapstead. T. BULLOOK. FOR BALE at a low price and on liberal terms, 15 acres of land with 2-roomed Cottage thereon, fronting the Fairfield Road, not far from the County Saleyards. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



PAPERHANGINGS! tfAPE&HANGINGS ! I THE Undersigned have just opened up a splendid assortment of PAPEBHANGINGS, SCBIM, TAPES, TACKS, Also,— WINDOW GLASS (all sizes). W & It LEAD, PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, COLORS, DRYERS, TURPENTINE, &a, Just landing, a splendid lot of House Coal, ox " Hauroto." McOallum & Co., IRON, TIMBER, AND COAL MER- CHANTS, & IMPORTERS Agents for TITAN and TBIPLEX STRAINERS. 12*103



GHEfiTSEY SALE. MONDAY, 9m JANUARY. MESSRS MILFs"&"co. are instruoted to oiler by Auction, at the above Yards, a very superior line of 9RA f-bred 2 tooth SHEEP OQA -wOv mixed Bexeß> ZO\) Also, FAT and STORE 6HEEP, J. T. FORDJ Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, I°ls Agent Aehburton. FOR SALE. ON Account of the Trustees of tbe lato Walter Haetnkll,— R,S. t 15495, South Rakafo, comprising 400 acres, inoludlng the growing ; crop of Wheat. \u25a0 Further particulars may be obtained from O AS. W. TURNER, Land and Estate Agent, 12 28 South Rakaia. £20 REWARD. IN consequence of the amount of Poaching going on m tbe Creeks on the Legmhor Estate, the above reward will be paid to anyone giving information that will lead to a conviction. From this date NO ONE will be per. mitted to fish m the Creeks on the Lagmhor Estate, 11*58 DONALD MoLEAN. BUILDBRS, UNDERTAKE as, &c, Corner Wakanni Boad and Cass stieet, (Nbxt Cbntkal Hotbi. ) Or at Baker and Brown's Coach Factory Havelock street 11 Jl A OABD.) Misb Carson, teacher of music, (pianoforte and organ), Burnett Stbbbt, 12 101



Public Not'ces. T OST Wheel Tyre of Spring Wa«on. I J Reward oq returning to Stephens, Biactamith, Central Shoeing Forg*, Aehburton. 1 15 TINWALD RACES. SETTLING Night, FRIDAY Evening Next, at Scott's Hotel, 8 pm. 0. JEPHSON, I*l2 Secretary, j CHERTS 3Y SALE. Monday, 9th January, isss. CTTTE shall have FOR SALE several VV lines FAT and STORE SHEEP. Vl3 H. MATSON & CO. £5 REWARD WILL be given for information leading to the conviction of tb.9 Person who poisoned my dog on the evening of 30th December, 1887. G2OBGE WOBNEB, 1 10 Moore street. MBS B, MORBId DESIBEB to return thanks for the liberal support accorded her lor the last four years, and begß to intimate that Bhe has le commenced Business m her old shop, TRIANGLE BAKKJRY, where their future favours are respectfully solioited. 1 16 miNWALD Presbyterian Church.— Th© X New Church will (D. V.) be opened on January Btb, KevJ.flill, of Lyttelton, conducting services morning and eveniog, at 11 a.m. and 630 p.m Tea Meetine on TUESDAY, lOtb, at 530 m the Hall. Public meeting m the Church. Addrtsses by Ministers and others. Music by the choir. Tickets, Is 6d. ABHBDRTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING will be held on January 7th, at 8 p.m., at the Commercial Hotel, Ashburton. Business : To coo aider applications for the poßi- tioa of Huntsman ; elect Officers for the ensuißg year, and general. CYRIL JEPHSON, I*ll Secretary. NOTICE " ALL Persons having claims against Hugh Smith, late of Wakanui, farmer, deceased, are requested to forward particulars of same within fourteen days to us, or they will not be recognised, and persons indebted to the eßtate are required to pay the same without delay. WILDING A LEWIS, Ashburton, Solicitors to the Executors. January 3rd, 1888. I*7



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