MOUNT SOMERS GOSSIP.

(fkoh oub own cobbksponeekt.j The weather m our district has beei very unfavorable to farming interest of late. Although we have had a goo< deal of moisture at times, the stronj winds of the mornings Boon absorbed i' and left the ground hard and brittle besides, coming from the still anowj mountains, they produc«d a chill m the atmosphere wbioh was adverse to growth Still the orops have a fair appearance, bol the straw will be short. Shearing hat been much regarded by the advere* weather The quarrying industry is flourishing, Great quantities of limestone have beer of late sent away per rail. Buildvra *nd contractors tell me that the stone ie riting m faror with the building trade. For the list four or five yea ■ plenty ol christenings, but no marriages have taken place m Mount 3omers We are going to make op for the fault ; indeed we h <ye already made a beginning. During the last week two weddings took place, and if rep tc epesk the truth two more are shortly to come off. Bachelors of Mount Somera ] Where are you ? One young lady af tei another passes beyond your reach — soon they will be here as hard to find as black berries. The midsummer holiaays commence on Deoeniber 17tb, and wiil extend till January 17th, On the Friday previous to taking np school, the children's annnal treat will be held. I hear that the youngsters have already collected a re spectable amount for that purpose. The November examination of the Mount Somers School resulted m 22 pisses and 8 failures, but the detailed inspectorial report is not yt>t to hand. It may in terest some of your readers that the entries for two of the horse races to be held here on Deoember 26th .have closed asfo'lows:— Hurdle race -Mr J. Worner's Little Wonder, Mr Et P. Cbapu?an'e Poet Boy, Mr J. 0. Whaley's John Thomas, Mr A. Harvey's Alloway. Cap.— Mr J. Woraer's Little Wonder. Mr J. Corbett's Icclikbith, Mr P. Green's Yonng Cheviot, Mr A. Harvey's Alloway To night Mr Moss is going to address our farmers on the advantages of Co operation. On December 21st onr old acquaintance Mr A. Purvis will pay us another visit, cod entertain us with "Twa Oors at Hame." He promises a more varied entertainment than on occasion of his former visit he wao *ble to provide. I hope he may have a bumper bouse

INTERPROVINCIAL NEWS

(per pkbss association.) Wellington, Deoember 14. Bis Ercelleccy the Governor to-day signed papers for the release of Baldwin from gftol, m consequence of the prisoner's health breaking down, Baldwin was a journalist at GleVorne, and was convicted some months ago of a criminal libel. The arrival* In the oolony daring Novem ber were 1731, of whom 417 were from the United Kingdom, and 95S from Victoria. The departures were 1572, of whom 8 were for Home, 387 for New South Wales and 982 for Victoria. The "Evening Post" ssys :— '• The following well-vonebed-for foot has been related to us, as showing that it Is not always easy to get false invoices to delude the Customs. An Importer recently sent flchne a large order for a fabrle, the price of which was 5£3, whloh rendered it ; dutiable, while at 5d it would be duty free. The importer accordingly requested that the stuff might be supplied at 6d, m order to esoape the duty. The reply came promptly that m the ordinary ooorte the Urpeness of the order would have entitled it to » dlsoouot equal to a £d pat yard, hat after the intimation that the manoeuvre was for the purpose of e?tdlng the Customs doty, the importer's TCQtteit obnld not now be compiled with." Oamaku, Deoember 13. A boy was charged at the Resident ftttghtiate's Court to day with wilfully letting two rabbits loose m the town. The Information wts laid under seotion 32 of the Babbit &ot of 1882. It appears that the boy bad turned the rabbits out on the almost flat roof of a building, and they were seen. Tha information was laid by the Babbit Inspector, and the case wan brought for the purpose of showing that under the Aot persons who have live rabbits m their possession, apart alto gether from turning them out, are liable to a fine* A fine of ss, with 7s coots, was Imposed.

ST. STEPHEN'S GARDEN PARTY.

♦ . The annual Garden Party In aid of the funds of St. Stephen's Oharoh was held In the Parsonage grounds yesterday. The promoters were rather unfortunate as far aa regarded the weather, for although the day was fine a bitterly oold son'-weater blew without Intermission. The result was; that the attendance daring the after noon was smaller than wonld otherwise have been the case, bat m the evening, when the wind dropped to a great extent, a very fair number were present. The stalls, of which there were three, were placed, 18 has been the custom m past years, close under the thick belt of trees that surrounds the lawn, and opposite the house. They were well sheltered from the boisterous wind, and being nloely decorated with flowers and evergreens, to which wera added m the evening many colored Chinese lanterns, the effeot was very pretty. The stall nearest to the small entramoe gate was devoted to goods and fanoy work, and was under the super vision of Mesdsmes A. Curtis and Restell, and the Misses Pllhrow. The centre stall was that for fruit, and was m oharge of Mfesdamei Orlsp and Trevor and Miss Pornall, while at the next, the refresh ment stall, Mrs and the Misses Gates pre sided. The fair stallholders appeared to be kept busy, and doubtless a substantial sum will be realised as the proceeds of the sales. In an adjoining paddock a large marquee had been erected where an excellent tea was provided^ and which was done full justice to by a numerous company. The arrangements for the tea were m the hands, of tbe following ladies ;— Mesdames Bland.. J. Curtis, Fooks, Pritohard, P Willhms, Brooke, Griff en, Davidson, and Thomas, and Misses Cook, Bean, Gookaon, Cambridge, Foley, Pilbrow, Craig, Stewart and Patching. The Aahburtop Band, the members of which kindly gave their servicea was on the ground and played at intervals during the afternoon and evening, opportunity thai being afforded the devotees of Terpslob ore for dancing on the lawn, which was fully availed of. Garnet of various sorts were kept merrily m progress, and the little ones were nol forgotten, swings being put up for them and their convenience studied m all possible ways. The Boselle Bros, wh< had kindly given their services free, wen through performances on the Romai rings double trapeze, whioh wer< .*». .... .3 . »*_*n- .'■ fLj mucn aamirea. mi j.age was on -~. ground With his shooting gallery, foi which, we understand, he made do chargi whatever, and as it was busily empjoye< throughout the day it 'helped a goo< deal towards swelling the proceeds something over £5 being realise* therefrom. The Bey Mr Scott au Mrs Scott worked hard to piomote th enjoyment of everybody, and it it not to much* to say that their efforts wet thoroughly successful. The proceeding came to « conclusion about ten olcloek, a wno were present 'haying thorough!; enjoyed themselves. By advertisement i another column the clergyman and j^str return thanks to «U who assisted on tb

A MODEL LOVE-LETTER.

« The following epistle was written by v an Onondagaa lover to the "object ol f his affection," a widow lady, the mother , of three children. After his passion * had cooled and he failed to " come to , time," the lady sued him for breach of ? promise of marriage, and recovered 500 » dollars as healing balm for her lacerated heart, the letter being part of the cvi * dence produced on the trial :— j My Dear Mrs M. —Every time I think of you my heart flops up and , down like a churn dasher, t-ensations t of unutterable joy caper over it like 'young goats on a stable roof, and thrill through it like Spanish needles through a pair of tow linen trousers. As a gosling swimmeth m a mud puddle so swim 1 on a sea of glory. Visions of ecstatic rap ture thicker than the hairs of a black ing brush and brighter than the eyes of a humming bird's pinions, visit me m my slumbers, and, borne on their invi sible wings, your image stands "before me, and I reach out to grasp it, like a pointer snapping at a blue-bottle fly. When I first beheld your angelic per fections I was bewildered, and my brain whirled round like a bumble bee under a glass tumbler. My eyes stood open like cellar doors m a country town, and I lifted up my ears at the silvery accentg of your voice. My tongue refused to wag, atd m silent adoration I drank m the a nreet infection of love as a thirsty man swalloweth a tumbler of hot whisky punch. Since the light of your face fell upon my life I sometimes feel as if I could lift myself up by my boot-straps to the top of the church steeple, and pull the bell rope for singing school. Day and night you are mmy thoughts. When Aurora, blushing like a bride, rises from her saffron-colored couch ; when the jaybird pipes his tuneful lay m apple tree by the spring house ; when the chantic leer's shrill clarion heralds the coming morn ; when the awakening pig arises from his bed and grunteth, and goeth for his morning refreshment; when the drowsy beetle wheels its droning flight at sultry noontide ; and when the lowing" herds come home at milk-time, I think of tbee ; and like a piece of gum elastic, my heart seems stretched clear across my bosom. Your hair is like the mane of a gorrel horse powdered with gold. Your face is smoother than the elbow of an old coat. Your eyes are glorious to behold. In their liquid depths I see little Cupids bathing, like a cohort of ants m an old army cracker. When their fire hit upon my manly breast it penetrated through my whole anatomy, as a load of big shot through a rotten apple. Your nose is from a chunk of Parian marble, and your mouth is punctured with sweetness. Nectar lingers on your lips like honey on a bear's paw j and myriads of unfledged kisses are there ready to fly out and light somewhere, like blue birds out of their parent's nest. Your laugh ringß m my ears like the wind harp's etraiH, or the bleat of the stray lamb on the bleak hill side. The dimples on your cheeks are like bowers m beds of roses, or hollows m cakes of home-made sugar. I am dying to fly to your presence and to pour out the burning eloquence of my love as thrifty householders pour out hot coffee. Away from you lam as melan choly as 9 sick rat. Sometimes I can hear the June bugs of despondency buzzing m my ears, and feel the cold lizards of despair crawling down my back. Uncouth fears, like a thousand minnows nibble atmy spirits, and my soul is pierced with doubts like an old cheeße is bored with skippers. My love for you is stronger than the smell of Goffey's patent butter, or the kick of a young cow, and more unselfish than a kitten's first caterwaul. As a song bird hankers for the light of day, the cautious mouse for the fresh bacon m the trap as a mean pup hankers for new milk, po I long for thee.

THE ABHEUKTON GUARDIAN, ffRtDAt, DECEMBER 14, f«te



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THE Incumbent and Vestry of St. Stephen*! beg to thank most warmly the Messrs Rosmlle Brothers, the Ashburton Brass Band, and the very many persons who, by labour and Gifts, carried the recent Garden Party to a ■ucoessful Issue. 14th December, 1888. 12t91 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. FARES ON ANNIVEBSAY BAY. SATURDAY RETURN TICKETS from any Station to any Station, • within the Provincial District of Canter- , bury, will be Issued on the 15th and 17th 1 December, available foe return till, the 1 20tb. i 12579 BY ORDER. I MoCORMIOK BINDERS. | A N EXPE RT for these Maohines will j be m Ashburton before Harvest. 'Farmers 1 wishing a visit from him will please ' oommunioate with us at once. \ JOHNORR AND CO., > Agents for Ashburton. > . "~ """" "* j » ASHBURTON COAL a»d FIREWOOD a DEPOT. I P Q T> EAN b *S a to Inform his 1 li, D« X) friends and the publio generally that he has secured a fresh \ supply of best Newcastle coal which he 1 intends to cell at GBEATLY REDUCED [j PRIOEa Also m stock— Mount Somers, li Malvern, vVestport, and Newcastle Coal. 0 Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes, * Strainers, etc., etc., Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Chaff, Ohlckwheat, etc. c R. S. BEAN, r West Street, A "< ' ,0 „ . I ■"■ I ■ <' ' __  d ASHBURTON \yOOLLEN MANUFAC 3f TURING CO., LIMITED. id mENDERS are invited for the Cartage to JL of the Company's Coal,. Wool. an«* >o wocUJ*: the ensuing year. Specifications re of the services required may be seen at ja the office of Mi Geo. Jameson, West street, ill i Aejhbfyrton, Tenders to be sent to the y Secretary before 3 o'clock on 20th Decern- in "bar. ry J. H! TWENTYMA.N, *•■ Secretary, t lib Pew*!* r, 1988, tftt



Daft Wullie BOXING NIGHT f Wm. Zander , TOBACCONIST, WISHING TACKLE, , \ AND FANCY GOC DS EMPORIUM, AND HAlct DJRESSING SALOON, ' East Street. \( T HAVE much p'easuro m announcing !•] JL that m addition to my present ■ Premises I have opened m the adjoining Shop, lately occupied by Mr D. Mo Fariane, a Grand Assortment of TOYS AND FANCY GOODS, Specially bought by me whi'e m Melbourne ; >md Sydney at a OOiSSIDEBABLE DISCOUNT. These Goods aro now on exhibition, and I iovi'e the Public to come and inspect for themselves for the approaching Holidays EVEBYrHING NEW. EVEBYTHING GOOD; EVERYTHING CHEAP Come early and buy your Bargains. Toys by the million. Liberal Discount to Schools and Clnbs. Large Stock of Fishing Tackle, including everything requisite for. the Sport Cricketing, Lawn Tennis, and Football Materials. Meerschaum Pipes and Tobacco- nists Goods m Variety. Note the Address — Next to MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS East Street, Ashburton, 12 90 Gum'r Atsbin tv BOXING MGHT _____________ m ___ m a__ m _, — mmm _ Auctions , SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16th. 498 AORB^Z HINDS 498 MR T. BULLOCK has received iaitrnctions from the Proprietors to Pell by Publio Anotlon at the Arcade on the above date, — 498 Aoreo, being R, 3. 27572, situated about 3 miles fr- m the Binds Railway Station, a 1 fenced and divided Into four pn.ddooks, and watered with a county water race ; Will be sold at a low price and on liberal terms. Very suitable for a farmer owning heavy lands. Sale at 12 15. T. BULLOCK, 11*164 Auctioneer. Land la the Westerneld Survby District. MR T. BULLOCK has received Instr notions from Mb H. Fuhrmann to sell by Publio Auotlon at the Aroade on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15th, R.S.'a 29187. 29188, 32603, obtaining about 244 Acres, situated near the Westerfield Railway Station, , Mount Bomers Line. Well watered by the County water raoes. . The pwner has made up his mind to , ssorlfioe this Property. Very liberal Terma. Sale at 12.30. < T. BULLOCK, J 12J7 Auctioneer. 163 Acres Wakanul Road Distriot, 163 MR T. BULLOCK hes reoeived Instruction!! to Sell by Publio ' I Auction at the Arcade on j SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15th, I 163 Acres Wakanul Road Board Dis- ' trie*, belDg R.S.s 26728 and 26922, originally occupied by Mr ' T. Greenaway ; fenced and divided, £ well watered with a County water This has been down m grasses for a i number of years, and suitable for oropplng * i next season. ' Easy terms of payment, Sale at 12 30. 12+8 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. I - ; _-. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15th. 317 Acres 2 Roods unimproved Land at Valetta. , MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from the Proprietor to sell by Publio Auotlon, at the Aroade, on the above date, part of R.S. 30305, containing 317 acres 2 roods, at Valetta, Upper Ashburton Survey Distriot. This property is m its native state. Very good sheep country. Inspection invited. Terms of payment very liberal, deolared at sale. i Sale at 12.15. "~T. BULLOCK, 12*49 Auctioneer SATURDAY. DECEMBER 16ra. Desirable Suburban Property For Sale. MR T. BULLOCK has reoeived in* struotlons from Mr John Blair (on account of his having purchased land In the country) to sell by Publio Auotion at the Arcsde on SATURDAY, 15th DECEMBER, His desirable Freehold Property at Hampstead, .being Lot 125, con- taining J-aore, fronting Nelson street, on whioh Is erected ft well- built brick Bouse of 2 Rooms. The grounds are m first-class order, and Garden well stocked with fruit trees. It is one of the nicest little properties which has been offered by auction for some time. Terms of payment liberal. Sale at 12.30. ~~T, BULLOCK, 2tlo Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15th. 600 acres at Lismore. 500 MR T, BULLOCK has received in- etractions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by Order of the Mortgages, — 500 aores near the Lismore School, Bangitata Distriot, being R.S's. 27646, 7, 8, and 9 and 27795. The property Is ring fenced and watered with a County water race. There Is a House and Btable erecked on the farm. It will be sold at a great loss to the Mortgages, aud on exceptionally liberal tetms, full particulars of which can be obtained on application. Sale at 12.15 o'clock. T. BULLOCK. 11*165 Anotlpneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15th. An IMPROVED FARM at Lowoliffe. MR »J\ BULLOCK has received instruc- tions from Mb Robertson to Sell ' by Publio Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, 15th DECEMBER, His Improved Farm of 179 ACRES, 1 ROOD, 25 PERCHES, being Block VIII) part of Lowoliffe Estate, The Property is divided into 5 Paddocks 36 Acres m Wheat, 22 Acres m Oats, and j 14, Acre* Jn Turnips, the remainder laid * down m English grasses, well watered. B with a never failing stream. TherV«l Dwellinghouse of 4 Rooms erected on %; ; » Farm. Farmers and others desirous of 3 purchasing are invited to inspect this, ' Terms of payment liberal, Full particulars can be obtained of Ijt^e Auctioneer/ ' Sale at 12,15 o'olook. 6 l\m % SVt&QQK, A^tionear, ,



GEGKGE JAMESON, WOOL, GRAIN, SEED, and GENERAL MERCHANT* ASJBBURTON and RAKAIA. HAS tOR SALE AND TO ARBJLVE,- BINDER WIBE and BINDER TWINE, CORNSACKS AND SEAMING TWINE* MACHINERY and other OILS, . \ : AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF - . ... :V y~ FARM AND STATION STORES. :. ALSO,— TURNIP SEEDS, RAVE and CLOVER SEEDS, x* v 1 .•: 4QETNK)R THB NEW ZEAI^ FIRBJ y^f M^BINE INBURANO4 '



New' Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company Established ... ... „., 1869. CAPITAL ONE MILLION.: THE PEEMIEB & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOB PROMPTNESS AND LIBEKALITTf. FIBE AND MARINES BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING ;MACHINES,S&c, accepted at lowest current ntei. GEORGE JAMESON, : AGENT, ASHBUBTOISr. ; .



The Massey Toronto Light Binder ME ENVY OF ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR IN EVERY CONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS^ THIS WONDERFUL* REAPER AND BIISFDER 10 auff ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STRBETI r WE INVITE INSPECTION OF " THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIS SMALL BUT GREAT ' - ' • ' THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE fc " M A.O HI N E EVEKI^FABMER SHOULD GO AHD SEE THIS MASSEY ■-■■:■■<: SOLID -T"BUE rXOELLBNT I-OONOMIOAL I TOHT ssu Tasr"" Esss»« EaaaP. .L& BINDER FRIEDLANDER BROS. , ... / • SOLE AGENTS FOR N.Z



i : S i i f -!tlififi^i« Wi nil rt SliliilliiJllf *: i i toi ww..f hwi il:f f «■«* li 1 W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PURE BLENDED TEAS, • NEW SEASON, 1888-9, . N Jlb and ltß PACKETS, 2ib FAifOY OANISTERS2amjd;SIb akd lOib TINSt TRY THESE BLENDS. TEY THESE BLENDS. ©f EAGLE | pino J /( C-L-U-Bjl ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USB. x - To be obtained from ' JOHN OBR AND CO., ! EAST STREET, 'ASHBURTON. 9 102?



~ — r- — ' W. H. COLLIER "THE CORNER." DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. Look oat for BARGAINS m Uio SPECIAL SALE NOW OS. - W. U. OOLLIEU "THE CORNER."



/ Public Notices. [ Germiaa. , Flesh and Bone Prodtfoir, All Grooars Wool I AM prepared to purchase WOOL of all descriptions, m any quantity at full market prices. G. BISSET. Residence and Office— Tanored street Eaet. Store (Mr G. Jameson'*) West street. 11 28 JOHN a. RESTELL, WESr STREET, ASHBURTON. TIMBER, 00Al7~AND GENERAL MERCHANT. Commission Agent, Eio. TTAVING made favorable arrangements JLX for supplies of aU descriptions of timber, lam fa a position to make Special Quotations to those about to build. I have large and well-assorted Stocks of all Building requisites, consisting of Galvanised Corrugated Iron, Sheet Lead, Zino, Cement, Lime, Bricks, Stone Piles, etc; Boiled and Raw Oil, red and white Lead, and Paints. I am now receiving Fresh Coal WEST- PORT OOALBROOKDALE, NEW- CASTLE, and MOUNT SOMERS, »lao the celebrated BRUNNER COAL, for ■team purposes, which I am quoting specially loir. For sale, Reapers and Binders, Binder Twine and Wire, and Binder Extras, Golden Maohlnery Oil, Vnlvoline, Castor, and other Oils for Machinery. Agztt job — Northern Fire Assurance Company Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society Panitola Tea Oomp any, Upper Assam A Hunder' Pipers an' a', an 1 a' BOXING NIGHT GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY. Tre- mendous Bargains. THE WHOLE TRUTH. AND NOTH- ING BUT THE TRUTH. la It true. Yes ; perfectly true, that Mitchell & Turner SELL SELL SELL DRAPERY MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, BOOTS, Etc., AT Reasonable Prices & Al Value. OALL AND INSPECT LARGE AND WELL-ASSOKTED STOCK, Christmas. *WL Christmas. Where shall I buy my Christmas Paroel and get first-olass valuo for my money. Why, at Mitchell & Turner, DRAPERS AND CLOTHIERS, TANCBID STREET CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. ANDREWORR IS SHOWING NOVELTIES IN MANTLES and JACKETS. LATESr NOVELTIES IN HATS AND BONNETS. CREME AND EMBROIDERED DRESSES, ) LATEST NOVELTIES IN Ribbon, Flowers/ Feathers, and Sunshades Novelti«n m Plushes, Silks, and Cos- tume Clothe; Great Bargains m Ladies Boots ; Girls Sohool Boots from 4s 6d. Gents' Suits Ashburton Tweed from 30h. AfIDBEW ORB;



Public Notices. GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY. Hun- dreds of remnants of all kinds. Wool Wool Wool SEASOnTBBB-89. TIT I L E S A N D O O. Are prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES, At a low rate of Interest, on the ensuic CLIP OF WOOL, Plaoed m their hands for Sale here or Shipment to MILES BBOS. AND CO., LONDON No Commission charged on Advanct and no Commission charged for offeria Wool here trnlese a Sale is efleoted. Periodical Sales will be held during the season at Mr Geo. Jameson's commodiou and convenient Btores, West street J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, 9 70 Ashburton and Bakaia. Frozen Meat WE are prepared to make LIBERAL ADVANCES on Frozen Meat placed m our hands for sale m the Home Markets. Messes Miles Bros., etc,, our London Agents, give epecidl attention to this business, and have been successful m obtaining the Highest prices. BHIPPERS OAN~DEPE«D ON LIBERAL ADVANCES, PROMPT SETTLE WENT, SEPARATE ACCOUNT SALES From the moment that Stock are delivered at the Freezing Works or m the railway trucks to our order we undertake responsibility of Shipping and payment of all local charges, Freight, Insurance, etc., thus relieving shippers of all trouble and loss of time. MILES & CO., Christchuroh. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, <p7l Ashburton and Rakala • j. I . ■ j ; JOHN ORR & CO., FOB 10 Days Only, WILL HOLD A SPECIAL SALE OF SURPLUS STOCK. ODDS AND ENDS, And a very large Quantity of EEMNAJSTTS, Whloh we have Masked In PLAIN FIGURES, and arranged for Inapeotton. BARGAINS IN EVERY DEPARTMENT FOR TEN DAYS. GRAND VALUE IN MEN'S ANI BOYS' CLOTHING. New Styles and Patterns. Beit valui ever offered m Aahburton. NEW ALMANACS. Our Beautlfm new Almanacs for 18$! will be distributed jt Saturday, the 15th and following Saturday, JOHN ORR AND CO GENERAL IMPORTERS, EAST STREET.



H/M.^TONES. Santa Claus is Coming, Hurrah. Causing Immense Excitement and Great Expectations AMONGST ALL THE LITTLE PEOPLE. IN ORDER to meet th« Extraordinary Demand for Toys, Fancy Goodi, and ■" 10,001 Articles required to give Santa Olaua a fitting reception, the undesigned ban a Large and Charming Variety of Nio Naoa and useful Articba suitable for Birthday, Wedding, Xmas, and New Year PreFents, conßUtinj? of Writing Decks, Workboxes, Albums, Photo Frames, Electroplated and Plush Goods, Purses, ; Ornaments, and China Ware. , INSPECTION INVITED, BUT NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY, COME AND SEE THE Is TABLE. COME AND SEE THE 6d TABLE. Value Equal to Ohrfatohuroh. Sohool Committees liberally dealt with. h. m. Tones EAST STREET.



" Auctions , SATURDAY, 15th DECEMBER, 1888 AT EAST STREET HORSE BAZAAR, At 12 o'clock, MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, will Sell by Public Auction,— 11 Eegs NAILS, 2$ x 12, 3 Doors, I Counter 15 Packing OASES, 8 Packing Barrels 3 Tone new POTATOES A lot ot second hand and new Furniture, Dining" Boom Suite m Green Bep, Oheffonier, Obests Drawers, Sofas, Chairs Bedsteads, Spring Mattress, &c, &o, Reapers and Binders, Strippers, &o. FRIEDLANDER BROS. PETER WILLIAMS, 12+92 Anotloneer. TO FARMERS AND SPECULATORS. MESSRS MILES and CO. instructed by Mb Thompson will submit to Publio Auotion Tp-MOItROW at Me G. Jamesons Stores, West Str 105 acres LAND AT TINWALD together with the growing CROP OF WHEAT. The first grain crop after 10 years In grass. The Laud is conveniently situated only one mile from the School and Rail- way Station. Tho wheat Is looking well and should yield o handsome return within a few months. Plan may be seen I and farther particulars obtained on appli- cation. Sale at 2 o'clock. Terms easy, GEO, JAMESON, Agent for 12 16 J T. FORD, Auctioneer. Public Notices. The Bhoys from the Ould Dkart BOXtNG NIGHT TINWALD RACING CLUB. NOMINATIONS close for Hurdles, Cup, Trot, Welter, and Flying at 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, 15th Dec, at dcott'a Hotel, Tinwald. STEPHEN OLARR, 12t81 Hon. Sec PARK STREET HOSIERY WORKS. (Near Preßbyterlan Church.) J. JJalgleish Praotloal Hosiery Manufacturer. Woollen Shirts, Drawers, Socks, and Stockings of all oolors, for Gentlemen, Ladles, and Children, made to order. 12 32 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for taking a Crop of Turnips off 65 Acres lately ploughed, part of Plantation Reserve near Anama. Particnlars are on view at the County Council Offices, Ashburton, where Tenders will be received up to 11 a.m. on TUES- DAY, 18th instant. By order, F. MAINWARING, [< Clerk. } : Ashburton, 10th December, 1888. 12 68 ASHBURTON HOME. \ TENDERS for soppließ of all requisites for the above Home for three months from Ist January to 31st March, 1889, are invited. Particnlars and forma of tender can be obtained at the County Council Ofiloos, Ashburton, at which place Tenders will be received up to Noon on TUESDAY, 18th December inst. By order, THOS. C, NOBRIS, Secretary. Christohutob. 6th December, 1888, ' 12J67 Lang-leggit Hielanders BOXING NIGHT t.. . .' , ' . ' gg Friedlander Bros. Friedlander. Bros. HAVE FOR SALE— i Section 830, Cox Street Seotion 437, with good 6-roomed House and out-house thereon ; good garden. Terms liberal. Skin Sales, WE HOLD f OBTNIGHTLY SALES or SKINS THROUGHOUT THE BEABON. Wool Wool Wool Season, 1888-89. We are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES ON THB ENSUING CLIP OF WOOL Plaoed m our hands for sale. Our Premises being well lighted afford special advantages for displaying WOOL. No Commission charged on advances and no Commission charged for offering WOOL unless a sale is effected, WOOL PACKS AT LOWEST CURRENT, RATES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., i PETER WILLIAMS, $35 Auctioneer. BALES OF HOBSES, PIGS, CATTLE, PRODUCE, & FURNITURE .ON SATUBDAYS. STOCK SALES TUESDAYS, RAKAIA MONTHLY S ALE- Fir I Thursday ef the Manth mEDJ^JTOEtt SBOS., mi&WIIXIAMS, A