LABOR TROUBLES.

■ London, December 24. Six thousand railway hands are out on strike, and the managers of the Scotch railways have resolved not to yield to the men. Railway traihe m England is paralysed. . The employees of the North-Eastern Railway Company state that they are contented with the number of hours worked, and will not go out on strike. The North British Company has decided to prosecute those who hare gone out for leaving without giving the necessary notice. The employees of all classes of the North British Company, Caledonian Company, and Gksgow-South-Westem Company are out on **?**. Th* number of men atfected is 10,000 and only .mail trains are undisturbed. A coal famine is feared at Glasgow. London, December 20. The Docks Committee have made arrangements for continuing the dis charge of vessels until February. The Railway Companies whose em ployees have gone out on strike offered to refer the dispute as to the hours ot labor to arbitration, but the men would not listen to the suggestion. Owing to the stoppage of the traffic, many large manufacturers have had to cease work, and the collieries m the basin of the Clyde have been closed on account of the scarcity of railway waggons. • 4.1 The strike is seriously affecting the Glasgow meat market, butchers being unable to secure their usual consign ments of bullocks and other live stock for slaughtering. Partly owing to the want of coal and partly because ot the paralysis of the railway traffic sugar refiners have been compelled to tem porarily stop work. Pahis, December 20. The question of the relations be tween capital and labor have been under consideration m the Senate, and a Bill has been passed enforcing the drawing up and signing of definite contracts between masters and men m all trades and industries, rendering either party to the contract liable to a claim for damages m the event ot their terminating the engagement at any moment without due notice being siven. . nc Sydney, December J5. A difficulty has arisen with the wharf laborers over the payment tor working on holidays. The men en gaged by the Union Steamship Com pany and Tasraanian Steam Navigation Company struck against Is 6d per hour instead of the 2s which the owners had promised. [Received December 27, 10.30 a.m.] London December 26. The Railway men demand ten hours work as the maximum for all grades with eight heurs m the shunting yards. Many claim that overtime should be paid as time and a quarter and Sundays as time-and a half. The Secretaries of two English Rail way Societies - numbering eighty thousand men urge neutrality at "present. The Railway men at Hull have struck for higher wages and shorter Lours.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

[l'Ett PKB'rfS ASSOCIATION.] LoSbon, December 23 to 25. Mr Parnell declares that he is un daunted by the result of the Kilkenny North election, and that he will con test every Home Rule seat m Ireland. " The Times," m an article referring to the election, says the result will com pel Mr Gladstone's party to carry the Jnilistone of Home Rule round their necks. Mr Vincent Scully intends to peti tion against the return of Sir John Pope Hennessy, on the ground of undue influence.brought to bear on electors by the priests, Several branches of the Irish National Leagne have determined to take steps to have the control of the branch of the League withdrawn from Dublin. Washington, December 24. The American Press urge Mr Par nell to retire from taking a prominent position m the affairs of Ireland.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[pep. press association.]

" Chrstchurch, December 27. Bush and grass fires have been raging m the countty districts during the last few days. A great deal of damage has been done to grass and gram crops. Numbers of buildings are now m great danger, as a strong nor'-wester has been blowing, and has carried the fire with astonishing rapidity. A fire broke out at Leeston Show! «KJund yesterday while the sports were hmm held. Great damage was done to Ahe plantations, and the women and chil dren[sr«re with difficulty carried to a place ,of safety. The park at Rangiora has been completely destroyed. Estimated damage £300 Everything is as 1 dry as tinder, and it is excessively hot which adds to the danger of fresh outbreaks. J»o»d * * Si*«l««i« *•«■• Wellington, December 157. TheHinemoa has returned frotn Mil f^-d Sound where she landed a batch of prisoners who are to make a road to open un Sutherland falls. It rained, nearly all the time m torrents and was still raining vhea the steamer left. Most of the huts were then up and all the stores were ,\nded and secured. The men and JV'dals despite the lujpronnsing weather k y very well.

*neei,lon with tbe sports m the In .con Day the Borough engineer Domain on. that was quite displayed a flfe is well-known Scotch m its ca_ of tJie p eople . g Park> to be a sincere U> { interestfS he or dcml ami, ever watehfuH D - n don the fire engine otit to- » QQ iviSom itself, for about two o dock a|ia« fire did occur behind the pav ihon, the ciwino's xxsefulness was soon »bunT *Z proved, but not before many WlUmg Ws Cworkedhardat the task ofextmc^n Our telegrams m another column tell otm^on damage fione by fire m Domains m oUier parts of the Colony. Had there been a few £ise engineers about m those places the damage would have been reduc£> *° a jninnium.

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We have for Sale p"p>- TONS PURK MANILLA- BINDING TWINE. ■H Q TONS MIXED BINDER TWINE (i Manilla., h Flax). 8 TONS PURE NEW ZEALAND FLAX BINDER TWINE. qa TONS BINDING WIRE., white cross brand. WEIGH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY TO FARMERS AT LOWEST CUKRENT ISA.X£:fe>i a Wool Season 1890-91. OUR NEXT SALE WILL TAKE PLACE EARLY IN JAKU&KY v WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF Wheat, QcU3 Barley, and Iftyegrass.. FRIEDUNDER BROS.



:""T~""THE M°CORMiCK THE BEST IN THE WOE LD - Q . NOT FOR ONE YEAR ONLY. CUT FOR •TWELVE' Y-i')AllbVT\ RUCIO KSSIOJV ■ . THE M CCORMICK L, S J\. -D S T'-HI E WAY GREAT FIELD TRIALS OF KEAPFKS AND BINDERS SEJ ON 18 9O- McCormick First Prize at Orrorro, South Australia (Experts' Claas), 23rd October 1890, defeatihg Howard, Wood, Hornsby and Deering Machines. McCormick First Prize at Broadmeadows (Experts' Class), sth November, 1890, de feating Hornsby, Massey, Deering, Brantford, Buckeye, Mercer and Wood Machines.: McCormick Fust Price at Warracknabeal (Experts' Class), sth November, 1890, divided with Hornsby, defeating Deering, Massey, and Mercer Machines. McOormick First Prize at Warracknabeal (Farmers' Class), sth November, 1890, defeating Hornsby, Wood and Massey Machines. McCormick First Prize at Nathalia (Farmers' Cla3s), 7th November, 1890, defeating Hornsby, Massey (two machines), and Wood (three machines). McCormick First Prize at Numurbah (Farmers' Class), 11th November, 1890, de« feating Massey, Hprnsby, Branford and Morcer Machines. McCormick First Prize at Yarrawong (Farmers' Class), 13th November, 1890, de feating two Machines. ' McCormick First Prize at Tatura (Farmers' Class), 18th November, 1890. defeating Massey and Wood Machines. McCormick First Prize atSt Arnaud (Experts' Class), 19th November, 1890, defeat ing Massey and Brantford Machines. McCormick First Prize at Sepparton (Farmer's Class, 21st November, 1890, defeating Wood Machines. MoCormick First Prize at Sepparton (Experts' Ctass), 21st November, 1890,.defeating Buckeye, Massey, Hornsby, Wood, Brantford, Mercer and Deering Machines. ALSO— THE EIEST PBIZE GEANP GOLD ME HAL, AT THF VIEW NA INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1890. : QQ Making a Total of FIRST PRTZES this Season, 181)0. OQ : " JOHN ftRR & CO.. ■/VG-jEISTTR :



WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT - —:oj - — . *; AS II BUYERS R O L L I T & COOf. f CANTERBURY MTLLS. A stbe V, V lf.-TO < ' ■ , . /% RE still prompt Cabh Buyers of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market price J\. Flout, Bran nnc. Sharps are alsoon hand. Gristins; by patient Roller proces nothe shovbeat notice. ~ GEORGE JAMEBOF' Gl-NEkAL MEEOHANT, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA, TTAS IN STOCK A LARGE SUPPLY OF BIN-DEE TWINE, OILS. HARVEST REQUISITES ' j . ■. • ' : AND gbn-era.l'- farm stores AND TO ARRIVE COBNSACKB AlsD SEAMING TWINE. —AGENT FOR— The New Zealand Five and 1 Marine Insurance Company, The Union Steamship Company, The New Zealand Shipping Company?



H:r"M.~ JONES. ' •■'■ H^P-rji-A. Ct.-A.TJS IS COMING • A NO so iaOld Frttlicr 'Jhristuws tn »iv« tlvs aliove a fitting reception. The X..V_. Undei-sifrned is now opening up a viuied :m.l well selected btock ot Useful and '• Ornamental Goods ■r suitable for Presents, Prizes, Rewards, Xmas and Now Year Gifts, ranging from a diminutive Penny Doll to h Seventy Guinea Piano panese Toys and Fancy (■•oods, Albums, Photo Frames, Desks, Work Bora Cabinets, Ladies Bags, Glove and Kerchief Boxes, Blessing.Cases, Llectro-I lated, Goods, Ornaments m gijeat variety, elegant and chaste m design, Perfumery and Toilet Requisites, Cricketing Material, Fancy Glassware, Tea Services, Opals Brackets and Plush Leather Goods. '" ; *' BOOKS (. . Suitable for Prize and Presentation purposes, specially imported from the Religious Tract Society, Ward and Lock, Cassell alnd Co., and other publishers for the Imas Trade. Booklets m great variety and Xmas Cards. # The above is the largest and nlost complete Stock of Books and f*? cy T lJ} the county, affording; the greatest choice, and offered at the LOWEST POSSlßlilfi EEMUJSERATIVE PRICES ' ■ School Committees purchasing Books for prizes Toys and Fancy Goods forschool treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. Inspection Invited. H. M-JONES, , 26 ,



11. SPARROW TAILOR AND MEN'S . I E RC E R. Ti-"*l* EAST STBF.R.T.



I MX S. B. BEY;MGUE, SURG E O N-D E N TIST ' op ' , . , . . ; CHRISTCHURCH, I . WILL VISIT . ashburton; on dates to be announced, and may be consulted at ' MR. CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST. 10 17 Educating the Horse.- "*■ B* SPECIAL REQUEST. Professor Lidhtwark WILL give a Second Performance at the Homestead, Acton Esiate on SATURDAY NEXT at io a.m. Ask any of our Rakaia pupils about the merit of the Performance. 12 162 STEPHENS T)ROS T-EPHENS JLjROS MARKET HOUSE WE have now m Stock and to anive specially for the Jam eason, Sugar, Sugar; Sugar, From Mauritius, finesL Snowdrops, also Ist, 2nd, and 3rd grades of white yellow Crystals, Moist yellow, etc. From England, finest Sparkling Loaf Sugar, m Cubes and Tablets, Crushed Loaf, Demarara Yellow Crystals, etc. TEA. TFA. TEA. Indian, Ceylon, and China, guaranteed pure, and sold m any quantity from one pound upwards. Also, m fancy 51b Caddies. These Teas we can recommend as being Tip Top Value. TO GIVE SATISFACTION IS OUR AMBITION. STEPHENS BROS. MAEKET HOUSE ASHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE. OWING to Thursday next being Christinas Day the usual fort nightly practice will not be held. A. A. FOOKS, 12 161 Lieutenant.



W. W. SPENCER & CO. are now selling CHEAPER than any other house m Ashburton. White Lace Curtains 2s 6d a pair White Calico 3s 6d a dozen Grey Calicos 2s lid a dozen Check and Stripe Ginghams 4s lid doz. guaranteed to wash White Muslin 3|d Boys' Tweed Suits from 5s 3d Men's Tweed Suits 24s 6d Men's and Boys' Hats, dps, Ties, and Braces at half price. BOOTS. BOOTS. Men's Bluchers 6s 6d Men's Colonial Shooters 10s 6d Men's Strong Leather Elastic Sides 10s 6d ; ! Women's Strong Elastic Sides 6s lid Children's Plain and Patent Leather Shoes and Strap Slippers m endless variet: at very low prices at W' W.SPiCER & CO THE ARCADE. "^THE "ASHBURTON: GUARDIAN." ' Prom and after the 30th November, 1886' the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz :— IF PAID IN ADVANCE, Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s (id  Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, lss (id Year ... 24s Od, by post, 7s Oil IF BOOKED, Per Quarter- ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d Half-year.,. 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d „ Year .., 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notioes, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2b 6d if booked, 4s each. ■ tie may be sent a ayment;



DINNER. A Complimentary Dinner to; Mr K. G. Wkight, M.H.R., will be given on WEDNESDAY Evening, Dec ember 31, at 8 o'clock, at the Waterton Hotel. Tickets to be obtained of the un dersigned, or ,of Mr Spakkow, JSast Street, Ashburton. . ' 12 120 A.JPROTHEROE. ITHalek and Go. (Next Bank New Zealand) WATCHMAKERS AND ; JEWELL RS- ■ Lowest Christchuroh Pees as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and pTS guaranteed 12 months. O PEBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal bpectacles. Sights tested free. Several good second-hand Rothekam and OtW English LEVERS very cheap 'and and guaranteed. A "SPEClALTY.—Rotheram's -English' Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUB OWN -ORDER. The best and most reliable timekeeper m the' world. Every descrip tion of Gold and Silver Jewellery made up or neatly repaired, L BALE3I AtfD CO., 12+32 Next Bank New Zealand. THE FAVORITE OPERA, "PatiimcE," I~y V request will be repeated at popular J) prices on THURSDAY, 3STSW YEAE'S DAY, A T TH E ODDFELLOWS' HALL, A.SHI3TJJ3.TO.N. ADMISSION 3s ' 2.5, Is Also, at the TOWN HA. H- JLi 9 B&KAIA ■FJEUDAT, 2nd JANUARY, Admission 3s and 2e. After which a DANCE will -be. Riven. Admission: Gentlemen, 2s 6d ; ladies free. . O-\vin£ to the indisposition ot our Ashburton Lady Jane, Miss N. Winter bourne, the lady who played this character m the Kaiapoi "Patience Company, has kindly consented to take he part. [|jg*C'HRISTMAB. JEB WISH all their Customers a very merry Christmas and they will increase your pleasure if you call on them by giving you a handsome present. We give presents equal to 10 per cent (2s) m the £. A. Customer spending 5s will receive a present Value of 6d A Customer spending 10s will receive a present Value of Is A Customer spending 20s will receive a present Value of 2s And so on, the mere money you spend the better the present.



a ifilili.lllll ?:;!^^B|:- ■' : ■ MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOOK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand an immense Stofck of WATCHES; CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, and PLATE of the latest aritl most approved, designs. •;;»<•, V7ATCHES. -Gold and Silver, English and Geneva, American Hunters, and ry°JEWELLERY.— An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold aiid> Silver Brooches, Lockets, Ladies', and Gentlemen's Guards, &c, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes. ; '-' A large and well selected fStock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for ;Xma« and Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms-to Presentation Committees, School Committees, ■■'j. All*Dspartiri3Ubs:of works done on the Premes with despatch, and at moderate chargeS" EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. : 2 147



-— - w.IPATOHINO" ' TENT TARPAULIN, REAPER CANVAS, AND if. - = li^ CLOTH MANUFAGTURB3, ■ ,: ; ——:o: —— TJAR a!«!iys <ni hmd W Stocks of TENTS m nil sizes of C OJOO, DUCK .tJL TV/TLL and CANVAS. Special aUcntion called to the large and well assorted stock or ■RTE A.PFR "BJTvrDT^I^- GA.ISTVASES -■^^~V IV(»itALLMACHINES7 MADE ON THE PREMISES. '? KPA IU S PRO M PTLY EXECUTED. Any size Grass Seed Sheets made to order. T^PAIJLINS; AND STACK COTEIIS ALL SIZES IS STOCK. MARQUEES from 12 x 24 to 35 x 65 ON HIE Orders by letter or telegram promptly attended to. W. iPA'FCHING ;■ ■ EAST STREET, i 12 77 A S H B U R T O IST;



FIRST. FIRST. FIRST. A T the LARGEST FIELD TRIAL HISIX IX AuSTKAIiXA THIH . SEASON The Brantford E3^ WAS PLACED FIRST, defeating seven other machines. THIS IS GENUINE, THE ONLY STRING BINDER i THAT CAN" CUT AND TIE GRASS SEED. TESTIMONIAL. I have cut with a 7ft Brantford Binder purchased last season, about seven acres of ryegrass for seed. The crop was very short and thin, being on light ground. The machine did its work perfectly, both cutting, binding and tying without a hitch, and I consider the Brantford the best on the market, and the only machine fit to tackle a light crop of grass.



D. McFarlane's East Street. The House for GOOD SUGARS for Preserving, D. MoFARLANE'S East Street. The House for BLENDED TEAS of Al Quality, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House, for CHINA and GLASS WARE, D. McFARLAN'S East Street. The House, for BUTTER, CHEE&E, and BACON, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for GOOD FLOUR, MEAL, and RICE, D McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for all lines of GROCERIES At Lowest Possible Rates. JO JM.cFJkJEUL.A3XISP& EA S T STR EE T A S H B U. R T O N. 10tl68



ZAlflEi'g HICJUVD f BISKY DON'T talk to me of Eau-de-vie T'would raise a Scotchman's dander, For nectar true o' Highland, dew : Just go to Henry Zander. He that wad shrink frae sic & drink Maun be a gowk or gander, Whisky for me, and let it be The brew o' Henry Zander. He's auld ''Kilmarnock's" famous brand An' "Power's," even grander, Eh ! but it's fine ! ." Here's Auld Langsyne"'l"" •'■-" ■'-'■>'■ ■' ;•■ ■ ' !p'-> And "Here's ta,e Henry Zander !" 12t140



Spring & Summer Goods. THE LATEST FASHION, REASONABLE PRICES, GOOD FIT and WORKMANSHIP. ought to ensure a ready sale for these i Goods. ' C'«m« Kari.r, Xhe ]RiixTi sit j Our Customers may depend upon our promise that their orders will be 'finished up to time. M. «& 15. €raiglie&d,' TANCRED STREET, __ ASHBURTON. "~SHAG POINT COAL." r j MiJS superior Coal, for household and ..L steam purposes can now be obtained from Messrs J. (>._ Bestell, VV, H. Collins & Co., and it. S. Bean m any quantity. Special quotations for truck lo;wls. This Coal is perfectly safe m using, leaving no live ashes or woot, and is very cleanly and economical for household purposes, having great heat and lasting power. W. H. WILLIAMS, Manager Shag Point Mine.



Massey-Toronto LigMßiMf. LIGHTEST IN DRAFT. SUREST TO TIE. EASIEST TO MANAGE. SWIFTEST TO CUT, THE LONGEST LIVED.) MOST SCIENTIFICALLY MADE Stationary Axle A2U) Raise and Lower Style 5, 6, and 7 FEET CUTS. Of the latter only very fewfon hand. £2000 Worth of Extras m Stock, which wil be supplied to farmers at manufacturer's prices at any time DAY Oil. NIGHT, , FRIEDLANDER BROS



| (J'. .PaWCETT ' I JODDS SUiIGEOiS DENTIST, Adhress :—Court Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones Str.tionor, East Street, Residence, Tancred Street. Throe doors below Masonic_jnjUl. /~~H~R~I S~T~M" A~W ~S A L E. ~" EVERY NOVELTY IN FANCY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR PRESENTS, VERY CHEAP, . MES ADAMS, Fancy Repository, Saunders' Buildings. 12 158 ~~nvT o wo hTTw i n g""' IN O W O II O VV ING A FASHIONABLE LOT OF



THE JOMJAI ITO« 60MPAWV OF SEW ZEALAND (FIRE AND MARINE.) 'I HE Business of this Company has i boon TRANSFERRED to the C'OMMFRCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, Limited, of London, by whom, through the various Branches and Agencies m New Zealand, all accounts owing to and by and all losses under the Colonial Insurance Company's policies will be settled m future. F. ALLEN, General Manager. Wellington, New Zealand, December 11th, 1890. THE OOMMKRCIAL UNION 1 ASSUR ANCE COMPANY, (Limited). Established 1861. Incorporated under Act of Parliament, 7 and 8 Vie, Cap. 110. Hkad Ofuick : 19 and 20 Cornhill, '! London Capital fully subscribed ... £2,5(X),000 Total Invested Funds ... 2,351,707, Total Annual Nett Income.. 1,182,239 HEAD OFFICE fob-NEW ZEALAND : Lamb ton Quay, Wellington. With Local Boards of Advice m Australia and New Zealand, General Manage; 1 for New Zealand : FRANK ALLEN, J.P, Every description of Fire and Marine Insurance effected at LOWEST CULiBENT EATES CUFF & GRAHAM, Managers for Canterbury, • Christchurch, I Agents fob. Ashbubton : V naZ?' AßJ>m BROS 22



NEW ZEAXaNDJUILWAYS. Train arrangements for Timaru Cale donian Sports, Ist and 2nd January. THERE wiU be a morning train, Ash burton to Timaru, and an evening return train, on the Ist and 2nd January at the following times :— Ashburton depart, 7.10 a.m., Tinwald 7.19, Winslow 7.31, Hinds 7.49, Rangi tata 8.25, Timaru arrive 9.50. Timaru depart 5.35 p.m., Rangitata 7.8, Hinds 7.46, Winslow 8.4, Tinwald 8.17, Ashburton arrive 8.25. Both will stop ac all stations if required. TIFWALD RACES, Ist JANUARY. The evening train from Ashburton to Timaru, Ist January, will start at 5.35 p.m., and be 1 hour 50 minutes later than timetable times at stations up to Rangi tata, and 1 hour 45 minutes late beyond. Tae train from Ashburton to Springbum will start at 5.45 p.m. and run 1 hour 20 minutes later than timetable times. LYTTELTON REGATTA, Ist JANUARY. Instead of the ordinary 7.25 a.m. train from Timaru to Ashburton, a train will leave Timaru at 7.10 a.m. for Christ church , arriving there at 12.15. It will be due from Rangitata at 8.27, Hinds 9, Winslow 9.16, Tinwald 9.28, Ashburton 9.42, Chertsey 10.13, Rakaia 10.27 ; stop ping at all stations if required. The train from Springburn to Ash burton will start at 7.25 a.m. and run 30 minutes earlier than timetable times to connect with the above train. The evening train from Christ-church to Ashburton will start, at 5.20 and run 65 minute's later than timetable times up to Chertsey, arvivv::,:; at Ai-iliVarton at I.*. Jo p.m. The train iroin Rakaia to Methvuu will shut at 7.35 p.m. and run 1 hour 10 minutes later than timetable times. Return fares any station to any station. No j/ooda traffic on Ist .January. 12r174 BY ORDER. AlSHiiUKTOiryAlliiiYAirDSr" TV/f ESSES" MILES & CO. are m J.YL st-.-ucted to offer for sale by auction on. TUESDAY, 30tii DECEMBER. IMcCormick Twine BINDER, m good repair. O Draught HORSES. 1 Spring Cart MARE —with foal at foot. T T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 12t172 Agent. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. I HEREBY give notice that an Election to fill an Extraordinary Vacancy m the Ashburton Borough Council caused by the election of Councillor Friedlander to the office of Mayor will be held at the Borough Council Chamber, Baring Square West,°on THURSDAY, the eighth day of January, 1891. Nominations will be received at the Town Clerk's office till 12 oclock noon on MONDAY, the 29th day of December CHARLES E. FOOKS. Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, 18th Dec, 1890, 12 114



WANTED Tenders for Cutting, Stook ing, and Stacking 900 acres wheat at Methven. Tenders to be sent to the Undersigned, or to the " Mail" Office, Ashburton, on or before sth January, 1891. Tenders to state number of machines. For particulars apply to ALEXANDER BROS., 12§167 " Ashburton. _ i^wclTff estate! " rpENDERS are invited for cutting wWi 1 String Binders about 400 Acres Oals. Lowest "or any tender not necessarily accepted. '■ Tenders not later than 7th January, 1891. J. R. BRODIE, 12 139 Manager. :TINWALIJ~IiACING"~CLUB! >\ CCKPTANCES for Handicaps, and f\. Entries for Maiden Phte and Novel Race close at Scott's Hotel on MONDAY, December 29th, at 9 p.m. E. J. FOOKS, 12§170 Secretary.



ASHBURTON C \LMDONIAN SOCIETY. ALL Accounts against the C.vledonhn Society are requested to be rendered at once. - , J. SEALY, 1} 182 Hon. Secretary.. A MEETING of the People's Political Association will be held m the Oddfellows' H;ill(back room) on SATUR DAY, December 27th, at 8 p.m. All members' or intending members are requested to attend. , 12 K> n^ENDEßS^are~in\'ited for building <- JL additions to a house, about three miles from town, pinna and specifications at my office, renders close at 12 o'clock (noon) on TUESDAY- 30th inst. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 12 156" Architect.



TIffWALII ljM'lilGlMlS, ANNUAL MEETING. TO BE HELD on the RACECOURSE, TINWALD, on Thursday, January 1, 1891. President—l)r Tweed. Vice-presidents— Messrs D. McLean, and C. M. Strachey. Judge—MrM. Stit<\ Stewards—Messrs J. Begg, G. James, M. Scott, I). Thomas, M. Stitt, C. M. Strachey, H. H. Wright, E. (kites, and Dr Tweed Cleric of the Course —Mr B. Hanks. Clerk of the Scales—Mr A. J. Kelly Starter—Mr D. Thomas. Treasurer—Mr M. Scott. Handicafper—Mr J, CresswelL First Race toJStart at 12.30 p.m. (Approved, by the Committee of the Canter bury Tockey Club.) I._-H.ANDICAP' ihTRDLK RACK, of 20 SOYS ; nomination, 10s : acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 3 sovb out of the stake Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6iu hitrh. One mile and a half 2. —Maiden Plate, of 15 soys ; entrance, las. The .second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. Weight for age. One mile. 3.—Tinwald Cup Handicap, of 45 soys; nomination, I soy: acceptance, 1 soy. The second horse to receive 5 soys and the third horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. One mile and a half. ■ 4.—Tinwald Handicap Time Trot, of 25 soys ; nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 5 soys out. of the stake. Weight not less than ]Ost. About three miles s,—Welter HaumcAr, of 25 soys; nomina tion, 10s; acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake, One mile 6,~~Novel Rack, of 20 soya. Winner to become the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. The amount re alised above 10 soys to be divided between the Club and the second horse. Entrance 10s, on night of general entry. ! Weight Bst, Any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs. —Flying Handicap, of 25 soys; nomina tion, 10s : acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 3 soys out. of the stake. The winner of Tinwald Cup or Welter Handicap to carry 71b penalty In the event of a horse winning both the fore going events such horse to carry lOlbs penalty. Six furlongs 8 —Consolation Handicap, of 15 soys. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. Nomination, 10s ; to be made to the Secretary immediately after the Flying Handicap is run ; acceptance free, to be notified within five minutes of the declaration of weights. Six fur longs. Hurry Scdrry (if time permit) of 10 soys; entrance, 10s. For horses that have never won public money. Catch weights.' Hulf a mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. The Trotting rase under the rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association. 2. No entry will be received except on thejeondition that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing, shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this programme to be final. 3. TW» rn<^s are open to any horse, COmmonlf N«U 11 m the district for Ist Uciouor, ifctfO, to the daoe of meeting and owned by a person who has resided m the district for the same period. 4 The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn Kiver, and on the south by the Opihi 5 Five per cent will be deducted from the sross of all moneys payable m accord ance with this programme, for the ex penses of the court. 6. AH nomination and acceptance fee to ao to the funds of the Clnb. NOMINATIONS • Nominations for Hurdle, Tinwald Gup, Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, age description, and {jerformances of horse, and colours of ruler, must be m writing and m the hands of the Secretary at Scott's HoteL Tmwa d, rot later than 9 on SATURDAY, December the 3th, 1890 . WEIGHTS. ,xr -"H will h declared on or about ■ Worn.. h December 2/ u~ -" •_«# | ACCEPTANCES. . Voroiua- Accept f 1 Handicaps, and .. . Mat ! ions for .Maiden Plate and Novel Race uk. be m the hands of the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY December ?9th, 1890 Bi J. BOOKS Hon Se .



THE DEERING ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER, CONTINUES TO HOLD ITS OWN Having, during the last two Seasons, secured upwards of . 60 PRIZES In the Australasian Colonies. The Machine as now offered is a marvel of SIMPLICITY, STRENGTH, and DURABILITY. Actual experience proving that THE DEERING Requires fewer extra parts than any Machine m the field. The Undersigned has now on hand a LARGE ASSORTMENT of duplicates (extras), and is therefore ready for emer gencies. Twines, Oils, Corn Sacks, &c. John G. Pestell WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 24th December, 1890.



! VITILL the person who found four W postal notes (No 96346 to .9) please return same to Post Master Ash burton. 12 186 Wm. DI(?KIE. WANTED Tenders for the erection of a Corrugated Iron Fence at. the Cemetery. Specifications may be seen at the office of Mil J Ward, Chairman of the ( Board, to whom tenders must be for warded before 12 o'clock on FRIDAY, the 2nd January, 1891. _ __ _I£J^2 TINWALD DOfttAJN BOARD. \, ■ OTICE is hereby given m pursuance ' of the "Public Reserves Act 1885, ' clauses 5 and 6, that the Tinwald Domain will be set apart for the. Annual Race Meeting of the Tinwald Racing Club, on THURSDAY, the Ist clay of January, 1891, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz : — For each Adult One Shilling For each Horse ... ... One Shilling Admission to Grand Stand and Saddling Paddock, Three Shillings. MARK SCOTT, Cha rman Tinwald Domain Board. 12+99 _ : -■ "XTOTVVITHSTANDING continued re ports oi the success of^other Machines,



HOPE FOR THE J>EAF .A j." ltjrson cured of deaf ness and noises A ; rf the Head of long standing, by « «ipte Remedy .will be glad to fonvai a description of it free to .anyone who m^'- "{? jnoJ f as, tonishins cures bar* Ifttdy been effected by the" same xemMj. Address: Nicholson, J75 WlU^m fetoeet, Mcl bourne 1