probably all confirmed criminate, and that, m ftU likilihood, it was not his brother alone Who was then undergoing penal serTitnde. It was all, however, of no avail ; my friend had qnite made op her mind on the subjeo' ; &be was determined to have that boy and no other. la faot, she said she was sure that euoh a faoe could only be that of an honest boy, and she vowed that my narrative of bi3 parentage and of his past career bat increased her belief m his thorough nprightness. "Why," fche added, " I am surprised that one with yonr experience could doubt this dear lad'a honeity ! Such a lad is a real hero, and I Khali be prond to be the meanß of helping him en m life."

This left nothing for me to do bnt to $nb mit. I therefore rang the bell and Sally was \u25a0ent for. The boy e&me m his working clothes, but with suoh^an altogether noble air about him, with such mingled sweetnsßS apd decision m his face as fairly took Miss Gordon's heart by storm, and I really began to fear, after the boy's delighted assent to the proposed arrangement had been given, that there was yet another risk to be encountered m sending him to such a mistress, namely, that she would be so proud of her handsome page as to gratify his every wish, and destroy those very incitements to self-restraint which m his ease were, I thought, especially neces sary to the development of a truly noble ebaraoter. However, for good or evil, Sally was duly outfitted m a few days' time, and having taken leave of his playmates and work-fellows, went with unspeakable delight to his first situation as page-boy to Miss Gordon.

I Months rolled over oar hetds. I, occupied with constant claims of an enterprise among itreet obildran whieb every month was per* wptibly growing In extent and inflaenos, bad bat little time to think even of my boy Sally. I received daring that period one or two short notes from Miss Gordon m which she said, "Ctoorge watching famously,' 1 or "We are fell delighted with George," and so I fain hoped that my former fears on his behalf were groundless. I think a year, perhaps, must have passed when I yielded to a pressing invitation o! Miss Gordon's to dine with her. Seated to the left of nay hostess, I could not help observing that the servants appeared very assiduous m their attendance upon me, one young footman especially exercising the most nnoeaaing vigilance ever my plate, giving me, as I feared, rather more than my proper .share of consideration. My hostess smiled as she noticed the embarrassment that ! I experienced, and said, " You evidently don't remember George, or I suppose I ought to call him Bally to you." Turning my head, 1 1 reoognised, m smart footman's dress, the boy whom I had sent to her about a year pre. viously, but who had rapidly grown into a fine, tall fellow, quite a man although really only sixteen years of age. My hostess thereupon informed me that there being a vacancy for an under-footman m the house, and Sally having grown such an exoepionally fine fellow for bis age, and being too big for • page, she had advanced him to the post. Of course, this explained the mystery of the special attentions paid to me, for although I might have, at the moment, forgotten Bally, it was very evident his grateful heart had not forgotten me. In the course of the evening, I found oppor tunity to have a quiet talk with the iad, I was delighted to observe his modest, unas* luming manner, and to notioe that he had not been m the least spoiled by the oare, indulgence and consideration he bad received from his worthy mistresß. The latter was greatly attached to him, and had endeavored not m vain, to store his memory with the truths of God's Word and to excite a^jvely faith on his part m the blessed Saviour.

{To be concluded, m our next.')

THE POSTAL CONFERENCE

(ttEB P&E3B ASSOCIATION.)

Sydnbv, January 25. At the Postal Conference to-day Sir William Fitzherbert, on behalf of the Near Zealand Government, made a statement expressing the views of his Government on the cable question. Sir William mentioned that under the old rates the Eastern Extension Cable Company had made a net profit of per annum, and under those circumstances the New Zealand Govern ment declined to swell the profits of the Company by agreeing to a re newal of the subsidy previously paid; New Zealand^ he stated, favored the prosecution of the survey of the Pacific route, and also urged that the offer made by the Canadian Government to provide a survey vessel, if the colonies interested shared the other expenses, should be accepted. He suggested the advisability of the colonies considering the propriety of puchasing all existing cables, and that it would be wise to stip ulate m any agreement with the Pacific Cable Company for the right of the colonies to acquire the cable at a stipulated price. He directed the attention at the Conference to the commercial benefits which would ac crue to the Australian colonies from their connection by cable with America and the Pacific Islands. Sir William spoke well, and his speech made an evident impression, and it was con sidered that he put New Zealand's case m an exceptionally favorable light. During the discussion which followed, Mr Johnston, on behalf of South Aus tralia, stated that that colony would Dot pledge itself to the slightest ex penditure for the Pacific route. The Conference is still sitting. (Retired January 26, 1 45 p m.) Sydney, January 26 In his speech at the Postal Con ference last night, Sir W.i Fitzherbert stated that he found when passing through Canada recently that the deepest interest was taken there m the proposed Pacific cable and the Cana dian Government were most anxious to co-operate wfth the Australian colonies m the matter. He was authorised to state also that New Zealand was reaJy to co-operate with Australia m all national matters. The Hon F. D. Derharp, Postmaster General of Victoria, proposed three resolutions which were carried after a long discussion which lasted until past midnight. These were :— (1) "That the several colonies should contribute m proportion to their population to the whole subsidies now paid to the Cable Companies, including the New Zealand and Tasmanian lines, and that great Britain should also be asked to con trirute. (2) that it is desirable that the proposed route of the Pacific cable, via Vancouver he surveyed (3) that the reduction of rates be considered" The representative of Queensland dis sented from the first resolution. Sir Wm. Fitzherbert on behalf of New Zealand said he could not pledge the Government to it but he would urge upon them the necessity of giving their concurrence. The New Scuth Wales and South Anstralian representatives. dissented from the first resolution on the ground that present communica tion was sufficient. The Conference has decided to levy contributions to the ocean mail subsidy on those colonies not m the new contract on the basis of population. The Queensland delegate strongly protested against such a course being adopted as it would be unfair to Queensland which has to keep up the Torres Strait service. It was decided to ask Great Britain to rigree to the exchange of a two penny postal card.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

(Per Press association.)

The Trouble m Taranaki.

New Plymouth, January 26

A meeting c rive tied by the Mtyor at the r .'quest of a deputation beaded by Mr Sui'dlah, was held last night to consider matters rokt >g to the harbor, Mr Samuel, MH.II, who was absent on a tour, unexpectedly returned, and hla presenoe alter d the complexion of the meeting, A resolution was moved by Mr tttsndish to whioh Mr Samuel moved no amendment, whioh was carried, to the effect that a committte be appointed to cooperate with the Harbor Board to frame a petition to the Government stat ing the grounds for assistance m protect ing the works and for the relief of the \u25a0ettleri from harbor rating. Suspected Infanticide Wellington, January 26. A girl named Clara Mong Ohong, the wife of a Chinaman, hu been Minted on \u25a0uspiolon of being the mother of the child fonnd In a sugar bag at Evan*' Bay recently. She was brought up at the KM Court this morning and reminded. Bobbin* a brother. A man named George itaraei has been I arrested on the charge of stealing £90 from his brother. Man Missing. A man named Dyer is reported to be missing. It (s supposed that he was suffering from religious mania. Holiday Proceedings. Ohbisxchdboh, J uu»ry 20 To-day has beea kept as a close holiday on aocount of the Australian Centenary. The banks, offices, sheps and aohopla are olosed. Two thousand people h*ve gone to Lake Forsyth regatta. The Lancaster Park Bicycle races, and tbe AuitralUn picnlo at Lansdown are well attended. The weather is flue.

CHURCH NEWS.

(?5R PRESS ABHOOTATION.)

PRIMITIVE METHODIST CONFERENCE.

Inveboargul, January 25. At the Primitive Methodist Conference the report of the Church and Building Committee showed that two nhurchea bad

been built during the year, that the value cf churoh property was £29 461, and that £760 of debt had been paid < ff. The Oburohes number 38, with 3800 regular attendants. There has beea an inuease during the year of 7 Sunday sohools, 34 touchers und 313 scholars Messrs Clements, Woollas, Olphert and Potter were received ai candidates for the m lnldt ry , and Rev W. Layoock was admitted to full ministry.

WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

Wellington, January 26. At the Wesleyan Conference this ocorn morolng tbe seond rending- of Minister! 1 appointment* was agreed to. At 11 o'clock the Conference, m Its representa tive*' session, was duly constituted. The President delivered 11 comprehensive addrere, after wh'oh a Home filiation 1 Committee was appointed. A reoom mendttlon to unite Hamilton and Te Awamuta was not agreed to It wan decided to unite the Heleiavilla »nd Wade districts Consideration of the reunion of Patea and Hawera olrcuita was do ferred till tbe Home Mission Oommittee'a report was rccelred. It waa decided to appoint a probationer to the Taarangs, Glsborne, and Gore circuits ; aluo that ministers be appointed to Ma tiaraagi end Grey town, a second minister to St Albans, and a third to Wellington. Some missionaries were appointed to the B\y of Islftadi and Upper Thames The debate on an Independent Oouferenca for N«#r Zealand ia to be taken on Thursday even ing. The morning and <tf ternaon sessions will be occupied with home mission busi ness.

ALFORD FOREST TIN

Over tbe signature "Caution "a corres pondent writes as follows to the 11 Lyttelton Times "of this day :— -I think it is muoh to be regretted that your cor respondent should have given suoh a glowing aocount of the alleged discovery of tin ore at Alford Forest I have inspeoted the mineral which is suppoit-d by tbe prospto'ors to contain tin, and have no doubt that m a very short time it will be proved that the diacov-ry is a myth. 'J he mineral la simply pitchstone oontslning garni t«, and m other parts of New Zealand has been repeatedly mis taken for tin ston*. *The "globules cf tlo " obtained m the smelting prrcets are evidently derived from the mlik dishes or other (m vemels by tha notion of beat, No one would rrjo'ce more than I should at the disoovery of tin or •ay other metal m payable quantities, but, knowlrg what I do, I think it is only right to advise thoso who may take everything they sea m print for goepel, to wait for further developments, and not to jump bo conclusions too hastily,

"HEADS I WIN-TAILS YOU LOSE."

(" Ohristohurch Telegraph.")

Either tbe Gaming and Lotteries Act should be amended, or that portion of i which legalises the totalisator should be abolished. In cons quence of a deo'eii a of the Supreme Court any one who in7?Bls money on the toUllsator can enforce i<s return if be hra demanded his mom y back before t>e stakes are paid over. At the Island Bay races yesterday a mac nitnei Nathan was warned off the cours: by the Club because he was laying tot&H antor odisi Nathan obeyed \\ie mandate, but returned to the course and "plunge i'j to the extent of £30 In the totaUsator < n Marlborongh. This horso lost. Hetlun gave not'ee to the Giab that he wished his money to be returned. As the Itw stand*, there Is no doubt bat the Club will re'uud, for It wou'd be useless to de rend the otse. It is a scandal that the law should give such facilities as thla to people who wish to be on the safe side, no matter what way the race enco. Au attempt to Liter the law was made m the 1 first session of Parliament held this year The Bill, we believe, passed the Leglila tive Council, bat no more was heard of it, as the session oame to an untimely end m consequence of the defeat of the Uovern ment.

One of ! be Gisborne papers fright mcd iho: ewellooraoy of that town by charging them with wasting annoy that waa due to their creditors on theatrical performances, and threatening on the next occasion to publish the names of all those who bad front Beats. The consequenoe was that when Mr Leitch and his company appeared the front seats were on each night, with the exception of some half a dozen bold and presumably out* of-debt personß, empty. I A now system of building houses of stetf plates is being introduced by 11. Danly, manager of the Soci6te des Forges de Chate leneau. It has been found that corrugated sheets, only a millimeue m thickness, are •ufficiently strong for building homes several storiei? high, and ths material used allows of architectural ornamentation. The plates used are of the finest quality, and as they are galvanised after they have been cut to j the sizes and shapes required, no portion ii left exposed to the aotion of the atmosphere. Houses bo constructed are said, to be very, linitai£.

LA TEST CABLE NEWS.

[BY BLKCTftIC TEL GR PIT — COPYRIGHT?]

(Per Press Ass ciation.) i (Received January 26, 1 p.m.)

THE CENTENARY.

Sydney, Jananry 26. Visitors have been arriving m the city all the week. The hotels are over crowded and unable to provide sufficient accommodation. The street illuminauons and decorations, which take place this evening, are on a mott magnificent scale and they are expected far to surpass those on the occasion of Her Majesty's Jubilee. The weather continues fine but rain is reported to be coming down the coast.

SPORTING.

Ben Bolt having won the Paramatta Handicap has shortened m price for the Anniversary Handicap, and has been supported down to four to one. Queen also has been strongly supported at six to one.

SHIPPING.

Hobabt January 26.

Arrived, yesterday— Aorangi, from Plymouth: She has one hundred and twenty passengers for New Zealand, in cluding Dr. Grimes, the new Catholic Bishop of Christchurch.

Sydnrv/. January 26. Sailed, this morning— Alameda for Auckland.

RABBIT DESTRUCTION.

Melbourne, Janatry 26

Mr Banks, head of the Rabbit De partment, is of opinion ibat the chicken cholera proposed to be introduced by M. Pasteur for ihe extermination cf rabbits will prove dangerous to other animals and also to herds. He recom mends that experts should be sent to Paris to consult with M. Pasteur.

THE REASON OF THE RAIDS ON THE DEER.

(By J. 8 Stuart Gieunie, MA) Of the 406,000 cores of the island of Le.Wls, of whtoh the widow of the late Sir Janet's Matbe' 01 is the sole proprietor 350,000 sores are regularly let for shoot ing, and of those some 200,000 acres are stricly preserved. Toe forests cf Aline and Park, the scene of the late raid* on the deer, comprise 105,000 aores, and were created by very extrusive olearaooes of the peopla from the parish of TJig and of Lochs, Owing to this the people of Loobs have for many years past had their hearts set on the restoration of Park and Aline for holdings for the hundreds of families who were rendered landless by the clearances are always on the verge of destitu ion, and are now m a state of semi starvation through the fail ore of the fishing this year. When, however, a few years ago, the lease of the tenant of Park fell m, Lady Matheicn daolined even to reply to a petition numerously signed tendering for holdings on a portion of the grazings To counteract tbe discontent thus oaased, end the preaching of the leaders of the Land League, who have been earnestly recalling to the people their Immemorial rights, and denouncing the letting of their formerly-posnefised grazlogs to sporting tenants, LstlyMathe son and Mrs Branker, the wife of tho leaif • of Aline Forest, hive been engaged for the.pssLtwo years m forming branohes of tbe Primrose League. And against Mrs Brankar'e Primrose League prosely tlsm the L\nd Leaguers appear to be more particularly incensed, as it is remembered that her father, Mf Soott, who want to Harris as a shepherd and roso to the past of factor, carried out tbe most exteneivd evloions that took place m tbe la'ands. Feeling has thus during the past few months b«>en running very high between Lady Matheson's Primrose League and the Crofters' Land League. But it was the trial and conviction of two landless cottars for killing a deer, and who pleaded starvation as thtl; exemo, that caused the immediate cr'nis,

At a meeting held tba vrqek before last, presided over by tha echoolosastsr of Balallan, m the parish of Lochs, the spokesman of the cottars declared that he and his class were face to face with starvation, while ail through the island the beat pasture land was devoted to game and deer ; and he moved that theit re presentative, Dr Maodonald, M.P., be petitioned to bring In a bill to abolish all those forest b aod game preserves opable of being used f :>r the benefit of the people. An animated discussion ensued, m the oonrae of which it was pointed oat that, with a Tory Government In power and a majority of landlordaand sportsmen among M.P.'s, it was no use looking to the Rouse of Oommoijs for relief, Ths ques tion then arose as to how many families might live comfortably iv th.c fotceta of Park and Aline. An aged crofter (Rory I Mhor) declared that there was Bmple room for 800 families. • 'Let us appoint a depu tation to view the territory," suggested one speaker. " Let nn all go ! " shouted another. "And if vro go," said a third * let ue not come back without some venison for out trouble." hear," thundered a broad-chested naval reserve man. " Tbe deer have too long eaten our grass and cur corn, and row let us eat them." A resolution to have a deer hunt was carried by acclimation, and com manders were appointed to lead into antlon a contingent froc each The crofters and cottars, having now so far accomplished their purpose, have re torned to their h< mes But the example cet by the Lochs men is almost sore to be contagions ; and Mr Winan's 400 rquare miles of depopulated forest and other liss extensive deer domains, are not likely to escape similar raids. Thore Is \u2666 very indi cation that, throughout the Highlands and Islands, a resolute attempt will bo made j this winter to assert the people's right to occupy for productive purposes the millions of acres under deer and game Aod it ia to be noted that tbe great meprity of the men of Lewiu particularly havo served* m tho Militia and Naval Reserve. F ncr men there era not m the United Kingdom than these Mestnen, of mixed Oe'tio and None descent. When \u25a0holr blood is up they will not be easily quelled. And they have In their powef very practloal means of resenting injm tioe on tbe part of the Government, m declining to be enrolled ff r the navy or recruited for the array. la the moan* time, they are acted on by ths two most powerful Inoantives to lawless conduot — destitution and a bnrnlng cense of Injus tice, arislDg from the faot that their desti tution is chiefly caused by robbrry of the lands on which their fathers lived, and ov*r which the f.»d deer now roam.

Mr Donald Macrae, schoolmaster, Ba.l -aUa», by Sfcornoway, hi^s bided a rery pathetic appeal for contribution m moil, other food, and money, to relieve the cerrlble destitution whioh he finds around htm ; and it la to be hoped thai to this ippeal there will be a hearty response. — "Pall Melt Gbz He."

THB ASHBURTOR GUARDIAN, TfITJTRSDA*, JANtJART 26,^1888



" Rough or &atb."— -Clears out rat 3 mice, roaohes, flies, ants, bedbugs, beetles, meeds skunks, jack-rabbits sparrows goph» At ebißuiti and draggilti -\u25a0•• %



The Duke of Portland bagged during the last season m Caithness 4900 grouse and 83 stags. . ; ' The apple crop m New York this season, iq so enormona that m soraelooajit jes th6iliands of barrels hav<) been lert oci the ground to rot. "Rocoa oh Oatabbh" oonreoti offensive odors at once. Complete cure of worn chronio oases ; alio aoeqoaled aa gargle tot diphtheria, throat, fonUwHr; • c



H. Matson and Co. LONDON AND LANCASHIRE PiRE INSUKANOE COMPANY. WE have been appointed Agentß for the above Company, and are now prepared to take riskn on Buildings, Stock; p and Crops at enrront rates . H. MAJ.VON & CO;, Ashburton; 6 Money to Lend IN lAKO3 OR SMALL SDMJJ. T it . \u25a0 "~™ ' '\u25a0\u25a0:-.. b Apply \u25a0;\u25a0•;\u25a0•;' * H. MATSON & GO. *- , i • • _ j A " _\u25a0 B I have btsn appointed Agent . . > • Mercantile Finance Co., : CHBISTOHUBCH, Who are prepared to adranoa Monty optm BILLS OP SALE, MORTGAGE OF BTOOK, CXOP LIENS, or oth« Beeorlty. D. THOMAS. : H. Matson & Ga., ASHBURTON. \ . TO THOSE IN WANT OP BEAPERS AND BINDEBS, ' Don't parohaae until you see the Buckeye, CHAMPION OP AUSTRALIA, The Lightest and Best Maohine yet before the Public Vide account of Public Triaii, STYX AND ASKBIJETOK. B. THOMAS, 12 151 . Agent, Athburloa, WEL ABB APPOINTED Pole Agents From Rokaia to Rangitata FOB • . MURTON AND WHITE'S Prize Sheep Dip. Placed Ist by the Canterbury A. and P. . Association after an exhaustive trial. B". MATSON & CO. Ashburton, Agricultural Implements. / WE ARE APPOINTED SOLffi AGENTS IN ASHBURTON FOB Messbs BOOTH, MoDONALD A 00*8 Carfyle Implement Work*, Ohrlßtohuroh, Sav*>le Implk&tems ok hind. Inspection Invited. F. MATSON & CO. Ashburton. GABDEN & FIELD TOOLS Wo are appointed SOLE AGENTS m .Abhburton for the PLANET JUPR. HOBSB HOE AND CULTIVATOB, COMBINED, . GAB DEN PLOUGH AND DRILL CQMBItfED. H. MATSON & CO. A ah burton. WE HAVE FOR SALE BINDING WIRE ANCHOR AND WHITEOROSS. Binding Twine, Holes' beat Manila ding Twine, Hales' Double ply jaemp. Quality First-olaes. Pkices I©tv. H. Matson & Co,, AshbuKoo* '



Public Kotices ' PAPBHFAKGisras. )- A NICE asFortmect of the above no J\. m Stock and to arrive ; alao ir PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, AND V varnishes . 1 ™ Il*is JOHN ORR & Co. lir to ' £20 KEWARP. IN oonsequence of the amount o Poaching going on m the Creek on the Lpgmhor Estate,the above rewar «c will bo paid to anyone giving informatio that will lead to a conviction. From this da to NO ONE will be per mitted to fish m the Creeks on th . f?SS b °r Est *te> ' nftWATn itr^TTCAxr a 11*58 DONALD MoLEAN. l® FOR SALE* A „. \u25a0— SXB Aeoount of the Trastoei of tb V l»t« Walter Hartnbll,— R,S. 15493,50uth Rakala,oomprlilns —~- d Further pariioulars m*y be obtained - r °m OHAS. W, TURNER, i THE * ABHBUETON WOOLLEN 'i MANUFACTXJEINGCOMPT S JDEFOSITS ' DECEIVED In lar«e or small eums at 1 JLV the following Rateß of lutorest:- Six per cent if fixed for 6 months. Seven per cent if fixed for 12 months . ® H SEMPIjTS 9*56 ' Secretary. * ~~— —-\u25a0* TTT'g ASHBUBTON WOOLLEN MANUFACTURING COMPY t-««-«.« * jj IsfbwarbdlO pnpnFTiHii' TiTin nACTr PURCHASE FOR CASH » ALL KINDS O» a > -x-tr-r- .r-v t 3 VV O\J JLj a r Ik Labob or Small Quantities. t 9 H. SEMPLE, #56 Seoretary. W# tlm Jrag6U —— \u25a0 i BLACKSMITH, HORSE-BHOBR, WHEELWRIGHT, and GENERAL SMITH, BuMiEix Sxbbkt, next " Mall " Offioe. B nnn — , , . , >EGS to announce that he baa taken \u25ba over the Couch Building and Wheel- wright Branch, lately oarrled on by B. Peat, and will continue all branohes of the above baslneaa as before. All hinds of Buggies, Draya, or Carts made and re* paired. Agricultural Implements repaired promptly. Hor«e« Shod with skill md oare, . mn If. H. PAGET. "Zealandia" Boots HAVE tho Highest Beputatio». m thacoo^ Pronounced at the Indian and Colonial Exhibit:on as tho FINEST m the Whole 1 Exhibition; — For substantial wear they are tho BEST IN THE WORLD. Buy a pair o "ZEALANDIAS" and you will never use any other Brand. Our Patented "PARAGON BOOT" and " INDESTRUCTIBLE TOEB." For ga^Sr^* 82^ Oll<iW tiMB fW None are QenuiAe unless branded on the Pols sTi s? J 'ZZtfi'Wyr^ '' J^/7/^/J^/>7>/ XZ^>^£ZxsG6oCr*<£™^ y^y/<J And every pair is absolutely Warranted to give Good Wear. __ .. . , , . ' _ , , SoM by the leading Boot Dealers and Country Stores throughout New Zealand, and Wholesale by LIGII TdAK D| ALuArl & t(l« CHRISTCHURCH. ~" " BAKER AND CO., TIMBEE AND COAL MERCHANTS, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. D ESI HE to announce to the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding dis- tricts, that they have opened a TIMBER and COAL YARD, opposite Mr George Jameson's Grain Store, West Street, and are prepared to supply alt classes of BUILDING MATERIAL, m large or email quantities, to suit purchasers. RED, WHITE, and BLAOK PINE, and TOTAUA. GALVANISED Coi^UGATED IKON m all lengths, and best brands. MOULDINGB,7iOHITRAVES, SKIRTINGS. POSTS and RA.!LS, BTAKES, and all Fnnoiiifr Ma<«riftl iJenomgfilatenal. C )AL: Weetport Coal, Newcuello Coal, Mount Soraere Coal. Firewood m long ox short lengths Agents iv Aehburton for Wiipon's Port- land Cement and Hydraulic Lime. Note address, — lUKERANDCO., OppoeitoMßG JAMESON, Grain Store, WeatStreet,. IUB



A. Jlarrlsbji. Alfred Hanrison, w dTOCK *.ND IvSTATJ AGENT AND VALUATOR. ., nrDT,,v OATr, . %o •, , . ATURDAI SALE at 12 o clock onssr —Honww, Ofttt-10, Plrc,. Prodacs fiud Sj.erchajrt'ilss. FOR SAL B~ f I Farming Implement*, and Vehicle s of all ktnd» constantly ib Yard d on T lBVr for pfte« n Clearing Saleß held m Town o Country as required, and rxioe . liberal terms arranged with botl c Buyers and Sellers. B*** 8 collected, a Dd the business o .bsenteos managed with oare. Valtwtion made of Properties or Mar chandise on easy terms, Ad\ ances mado instantly on Goodi « delivered at the Stores for Sale. mmmmmm ; a .-r •„ ••.• w «—,l*l. if«i B n. t Agent for the MUTUAL LIFE ASSOCIATION O. AUSTRALASIA g- Ba»wk mo parmebs, fob saie,- X 3 WooWßW^Bipdopa l » m> tOOK. : ' — \u25a0 fJ^° LET—At a very low rental, a large \u25a0 building fronting East Street, suit- aW® for • Brala8 rala and cnftff tope- , T BU'LOOK. .'\u25a0 \u25a0 ***" mO LET, »boui 5* Aoree Land, nicely JS. situated on Graham s Road, together with a well-built 2 roomed Houee with Verandah, the property of Mr P. Eyland, about 4 miles from TCnwald. A low rental will be accepted from a good tenant. t. bullock^ TTIOR SALE.—An improved Farm of T 245 Acres, being R.S. 27237, situated about 5 mileß from Chertsey. Low price and liberal terms apply t0 T. BULLOCK. \u25a0 -\u25a0. 4^A^k "~^jot 28, Trevorton, near tha &OO* Presbyterian Manse, oontalD. ing about 4-aore, with. 3-roomed Fcc«f thereon, for sale at the above prioft'. Terms if required. —Apply to „ T. BULLOCK. — —" \u25a0 TO LET at a low rental .—4-wwJied Cottage at Harapstead. T. BULLOCK. rjvORSALE at alow price and on tj liberal terms, 15 acres of land with 2-rdomed Cottage th'eroon, fronting the FaTfield Road, not far from the County Saloyards. APPIy w T. BULLOCK^ TINWALD. TO LET—A Poar-rocmed Honßa with | Shop, adjoblnp Mr Heaeltlne's pro- perty, Rnd near the Railway Station. A Off rental will be accepted. T. BULLOCK, . ." SS ... , « vir and Co. TT . _._TX-rNm , Ar,A HARVEbT, 1888. . TTTE DESIRE TO DRAW SPECIAL ATTENTION TO OUR t—-,,,,-,,. fIU/jr A« An n.««:.U.« IlUllieilSe SIOCK Of all EeqßlSlteS SUITABLE FOR THI3 m „•„ ,„ „ WOEK IN THE HARVEST FIELD. \u25a0—-"• Having IMPORTED LARGELY we were never m a BKTTKR POSITION T0 SUPPLY TBE WANTS of this important dlatrict than at protent. The following aro Borne of the leading Hnea we hava landing aod m stock, and for which we eolioit the favor of yoar esteemed orders : — 25 Tons BINDING WIRS, White Cross and Acchor ioTodb Pure Manilla BIJSIDNG TWINE «*,\u25a0«*»-,-b* 100 Draws Golden Machinery OIL 100 Dsums Olive and Co!z» OIL 500> '"OMtotOffi » °-="«»™-**™ \u25a0 lOCOFeet MACHINE CHAIN AND usks 10 Dcz. REAPER KNIVES 288 D( z. Reaper KNIFE Sections McOorroick MACHINE FITTINGS RIVETS, BOLTS, and WASHERS PERFORATED ZINC for Threshing MACHINES BABBET METAL °tt ' P"STS ' >° k <iI ARNISHES °f '" PA™BHAHGMGS-A »'<» Assortment ENGINE PACKING, all kinds rpiAvnao t>Fr m TNr ri \u0084,„ fft rllt /. . LlSAlJlfliK BELTING, l£ln to bin (Ist PRJZE DUNDEE.) " """ TAXI AT ADD P-r flf\ JUIIiN UXlli Oil \j\j9 f ' {'



Public Notice*. Coal. Coal. OoaL TO THBESBING "^MACHINE PRC PRIETORS, FARMBRb & OTHEBB. HAVTNG mado onr arrangements ft this Seafon's COAL fcUPPL on exceptionally favorable terms, wo ai m a position to vw t the demands of o* Cas.omera most fibe ally, both as 1 QUALITY and PRICE. ORDERS ROW BBINO BOOKED, McCALLUM A CO., ijjfO Coal and Timber Merchant!. WANTED KNOWN. AT I. SALEK AND COs., Licensed Pawnbrokers, Eatt Street, A FIRST-CLASS Watchmaker an oL Jeweller is employed on th Premieei. Watche« cleaned and repaired, an every description of Jewellery made ah repaired at LOWEST CHRISTOHUROH PRICES. 5S WATOHES~OLEANED OB GLASSES, 6d ; HANDS, 9d. WATERBORX'S repaired from 2s 6d; N.8,-^- Water bury 'a reduced from 13s 6 \u25a0 to 12s. 11 12 Proctor & Co., WHOLESALE AND RETAIL OAbI GROCERS, &o , T>EQ to announce to the inhabitants o _D Anhburton and Surrounding Dii trlcts, that we havo just landed ou Christmas Goods, and as we buy large! 1 forC\SII, we are m a position to SttLl Cheaper than any of the other Houses ii Town. We have also a large and varie< Stock ot CROCKERY and IRONMOS GERY, which we are disposing of w a PRICc.B that will defy competition. i N.B.— See windows for Presents to b I given away at XiIAS Please note the Addrece, — BULLOCK'B ARCADE, Burnett Street MANILLA BINDER TWINI THAVE secured a quantity of th< same make of Twine as gave S( much satisfaction last Season, and «i quality is the true Economy m th< . arvest Field, farmers will consult theii nn interests by Becnring a auffioien' apply early, mit is likely to be scare: n Season. ROBERT ALCORN, Importer and General Merchant, * PAPERHANGINGS! PAPERHANGINGS ! ! rpHE Undertigned have just opened up JL a splendid assortment PAPERHANGINGS, SCBIM, TAPES, TACKS, Also,— WINDOW GLASS (all sizes> W & R LEAD, P4INTS, OILS. VARNIbHBS, COLORS, DRYERS, TURPENTINE &c, Jost landing, a splendid lot of Hcuire Coal, ex " Hauroto." McCallum & Co , BON. TTMBER, AND COAL MER- CHANTS, & IMPORTERS. Agents for TITAN and TBIPLEX STRAINERa 12*103 NEW ADVERTISEHENT. TIE COMING



Tenders. TO HOTELKBEPERS AND OTHERS. WANTEO TENDERS for tho pur- chase of that woll-knowa and mcßt c^nsrallv located Property, THE ROIAL MOTEL, situated m Moore street Ashhurton, upon Town Sections 86, 87, und part 08 wbercon are slpo : erected a comfortable Cottuge, Stable an 3 Uuihousos, with Garden, Ac, all the , property nf the late Thomas Toppin, who [ ceriioo on iho butines? bo Boccessfully for the last 12 years. It is one of the best paying hotels m Ashburton, and Lbb • eveiy convorjience. SKPAB ATE i EINDE RS are also called for T;3. 85 and 78, adj ining the above property, aod for PART of T.B. 88 on which stands a most comuiodiona Iron Building, 40ft x 25ft. FUR VH m TENDERS are invited for that magnificent FARM, only Smiles from Ashburton, being R.S. 26707 arid 22902, containing 211 A ores, situated m the Wakanni district, Tenders must be received by TOES- DAY, January 81st, at Noon, addressed to J. Scaly The highest or any Tender not | necessarily accepted. For further par* tiou'ars and ppecifications, apply to MARGARET TOPPiy, IJIO2 Ruyal Hotel, Ashbarton; fublic KoVces. LOST, on the 19th Init— One red and white COW. Had one horn knocked off. Anyone who oan give Information of het whereabouts will please comraunlonte « lth BALHAM ifc OURTI3. 1*143 Ohertiey. SACKED HEAHT SELECT SCHOOL, CONDUCTED BY TBE Religious of "Notre Daaio des Missions," -A SHBUBTON, WILL RBJ OPEN ON MONDAY, JANUARY 30th, 1*144 SATURDAY, JANUARY 28ih. MR T, BULLOCK haß received in- structions to tell by Public Auction a quantity cf BINDING TWIN if, In lots to unit purchasers. 1. BULLOCK, ltl Auctioneer. TO LET. IOP ACRES, near Winslow. For full 1.00 particulars apply to 1*145 T, BULLOCK. FOR SALE. ASKCOND-HAND DOG CART, very chtap, «ult«ble for a family. Apply E, OOOKSON. 1*137 NOTICE OF REMOVAL. MR CUTHBERTSON, Solicitor, has removed to offices above Mr Jones 1 new shop m East Street, next to the Somerset Hotel. I*lll MONEY TO LEND. I HAVE several turns of Trust Money for investment on Freehold Security, also Money to Lend, m eutus of £25 aod upwards, on good Freehold or other Security. Apply B. M. CUTHBERTSON, • I°ll2 Solicitor, East Mreot. FOR SALE. /COMBINE and &LRVATOR(by Boston \J and Proctor), m good working order. C. W. TURNER, I 31 Rakaia. MRS B, MOUKI3 DESIREB to return thanks for «h* liberal support accorded her for tho lnat four years, und begs to iotimate that she ban le commenced Business m her old shop, THIANGLK BAKERY, where their future favours are respectfully solicited. 1 16 SATURDAY, JANUARY 28th. SPECIAL ENTRY MR T. BULLOOK (fn conjunction with Meoirs H. MATSON & CO.) has received instiuotlons from Mr Pobehx FXBGCSOtf, to SELL BY PUBLIO AUCTION, AT THE ARCADE, On the above date, 5 DrangM Mares & Geldings 5 Suitable for all kind* of farm work. Sale at 1 o'clock. I§U2 F.H.M SCHOEHEBM67 FRENCH POLISHER, CABINETMAKER, UPHOLSTERER, AND UNDERTAKER, HAS opened In Premises (next "W. Patching) East street, and hopes to receive a fair fiharo of publio support, being prepared to MAKE FURNITURE any design to order at CHRISTCHURCH RATES. PUnoa »nd Furniture re- polUhed at very low rates. A SHBURTO^ HIGH EOHOOL, THE BOYS^~SCHOOL WILI, RE OPEN OH MONDAY, IHE 30th, AND THE GIRLS' SCHOOL ON TUESDAY, THE 31sr JANUARY inst. Pupils will assemble at 9 30 a.m, JOHN EDGAr"bL'CHaNAN, l*-» 9 _ Secretary. ABPURTOI I _HICH ICHOOL ESTABLISHED 18S1. Teaching Stabk. Boys 1 Fcbool — Alk J. X Buchanan, lit B A., Unlveralty C.)Hege t London. Girls' Fckool —Miss Saundbbs, Canter- bury College, Ohtistchuroh ; Miss Grubb, Trinity Cjllege, Dublin. AT th!§ instltut'on pupils of Wkk soxvs hava the opportunity of acquiring the elements of a liberal cdu- ottion. The subj o!a, of Study are those uaually taught at Sucondtry SohooU ; but the ordinary oourae may be modified to meet «peol»l oases, if io the interest of tha Pupils such a plan is judged advis- able. At the GlrU School provision h i boen mode by the Teaching Staff to give lesions m Maslo and Painting to Yonng Ladlca not attending the other Canes lv the School, who may dealre instruction In thesa tubjaott . Tho Phy£o»i Tral Ing of , the Pupils U not overlooked. C »lioih«uie* for the Girl*, and Military DyJIJ for the Boys, are psrtaof the SqUqol oourio, The jeaf 1| divided Into threo terms. ' All few are payable In advanoe. For Pupils under 12 years of age, £2 2a per ; term ; over 12 ye»ra of ago, £2 16a per term ; Muslo £1 Is per term extra ; fee for attendlogmualc (only). £2 2s; p/%^ ln« an 4 Palutlng (only), £1 1» pe > f V »n, For further deUUI apnly to Mir