and should have tried it years before if certain acquaintances hadn't said, 'Oh don't take it, for it Will do you no good.' They said that because it vna adyortisec 1, not because they knew for themselves. It was bad advice for me, and cost me years of torture. From what I have said— which is but part of my story—the people may infer what I think of this remedy. I thank God that I did resort to it at List before it was too late. '(Signed) Mrs Jane Foster, Darracott Road, Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Hants. March, 1890, ] It ia only necessary to add that the malady from which Mrs Foster suffered was indigestion, dyspepsia, and nervous prostration. Brought on originally :by grief and shock at her husband's sudden and violet death, her- system did not rally until Mother-' Seigel's Curative Syrup re moved the tcrpor of the digestive organs, " and thus enriched the blood and M the nerves. It always has this effect m like cases*. We can only regret that she foolishly procrastinated m the matter, of using it. Her statement of facts may be relied upon, as the case has been thoroughly and impartially investigated.

TOjTaSHBUETW GUARDIAN, MONDAY. BECEMBEB 29, 1890.



We have for Sale p^p* TONS PURE MANILLA BINDING TWINE. H Q TONS MIXED BINDER TWINE (i Manilla, } Fkx). Q TONS PURE NEW ZEALAND FLAX BINDER TWINE. Q/\ TONS BINDING WIRE, white cross brand. WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY TO FARMERS AT LOWEST CURRENT KATES' fool Season 1890-91. OWE KKXT SALK WILL TAKE I'U.CE EAELY IN JANUAKTrJ WEi^ARE CASH BUYERS OF Wheat, Oats Barley, and Fh/egrassJ FRIEDLANIDIr BROS.



THE M CCORMICK THE BE S T I N THE WOELD NOT FOR ONE YEAR ONLY, BUT FOR TWELVE YKAItS I* BUC!GKSSIO!V THE M CCORMICK LEAD S _JEJ^- "^ V GREAT FIELD TRIALS OF REAPFEB AND BINDERS S E .AJS O_3^ 1890. McCormick First Prize at Orrorro, South Australia (Experts' Class), 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 (Everts' Class), sth November, 1890, divided with Hornsby, defeating Deering, Massey, and Mercer Machines. McOormick First Prize at Warracknabeal (Farmers' Class), sth November, 1899, defeating Hornsby, Wood and Massey Machines. McCormick First Prize at Nathalia (Farmers' Class), 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, Hornsby, BranforcT and Mercer 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. McCormick First Prize at Sepparton (Experts' Class), 21st November, 1890, defeating Buckeye, Massey, Hornsby, Wood, Brantford, Mercer and Deering Machines. M|| fy | ■ . ALSO— THE FIBBT PlttZE GBANP GOLD MR: AL, AT THF VIENNA INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION, 1890. q Q Making a Total of FIRST PRIZES this Season, 1890. OQ \ JOHN Oil:.;& {JO-



GEORGE JAMESON GENERAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA, TTAS IN STOCK A LARGE SUPPLY OF BINDER TWINE, OILS, HARVEST REQUISITES GBNER A^L FA R M STOR ES] AND TO ARRIVE . COBKSACKS AND SEAMING TWINE. —AGENT FOR--] The Neiiir Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company, The Union Steamship Company, .: The New Zealand Shipping Company? , .



~~ h. "m.'_jonbs. \ys &/iWy'\. OJ-iAXJS IS CO3IINCS- ■ A NDso m Old Father Cavl^ms, In -Ivu i.\w above a fitting reception. Th» Xi-. Uuderrfipncd is now opening m> a varied aiul well selected Stock «f ■ , Useful and ornamental Goods suitable for I^-oseuts, Pri^s, Kewrsnls, Xmas and New Year Gifts, ranKiug from a diuiiuutive Penny J-)oll lo a Seventy Guinea Piano panese Toys and Fancy 1-oodn, Alhum«, Pliolo Frames, Desks, Work Boxes 'Jabinets, Ladies Basrs. Glove and Kcrchiof Boxes, Dressing Cases, Electro-Plated, Goods, Ornaments m groat variety, elegant mid chaste m design, Perfumery and Toilet Requisites, Crickctins M.uurial, Fancy Glassware, Tea Services, Opals' . Brackets and Plush Leather Goods. .^ . . BOOKS ■ , „,.. Suitable for Prize and Presentation purposes, specially imported from the Relikious Tract Society, Ward and Lock, Cassell and Co., and other publishers ior the Xmas Trade.! Booklets m great variety and Xmas Cards. The above is the largest and most complete Stock of Books and Fancy Woods m che county, affording the greatest choice, and offered at the LOWKST POSSIBLE REMUNERATIVE PRICES School Committees purchasing Bonks for prizes Toys and Fancy Goods f*rachoc| treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. ;k^>j£ Inspection Invited. H. M.IWNES, » CT WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT <; AS H BtrY EX 8 RULLIT & CO., CANTERBURY MILLS. /% RE still prompt Cash Buyers"of Prime Milling Wheat at highest market price XJL Flout, Bran and. Sharps are also.on hand. Gristing by patient Roller procea nothe shortest notice. _______ - __________-____________________«__



MR 8. B. SEYMOUR, SURGEON-DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT ASHBURTON on dates to be. announced, and may be consulted at MR. CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST. 10 17 tfisnto , *•> BFZRIAUX?.. 'V ■ \. ■%£■■■  fy&i^-%";<■''" ■"*'.■ ■;'""" " |^5/' **'■-■ •■■■-■■■ GTEPfIENS "DROS Otephens jDros market house WE have now m Stock and to anivc specially for the Jam oason, Sugar, Sugar, Sugar, From Mauritius, finest 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 Christmas Day the usual foit nightly practice will not be held- A. A. FpOKS, 12 161 Lieutenant. We SPARROW TAILOR AND MEN'S ■■MERC E R. EAST STKFRT.



' TENT" TARPAULIN, REAPER CANVAS, AST/HOli'sU CLOTH ' .{ ] ! MANUFACTURER, . . : TTASahvayn on hand large Stocks of TENTS m all sizes of C iLIOO, BUCK X.J TWUJL and CANVAS. Spuui.il attention called to the large and well assorted stock of; •: 1?OH ALL MACHINES, MADE ON THE PREMISES. REPAIRS PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Any size Grass Seed Sheets made to order. TA UVAVLIN* AND STACK CODERS ALL SIZE. S IN STOCK MAIIQUEBS FROMI2 :x 24 to 25 x 65 ON HJB Orders by letter or telegram promptly attended to. W. PITCHING ' : \ EAST STREET, 1277 A, S ±J B UR'T'-O 3ST PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER" &c. HAS to hand an immense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS; JEWELLERY, and PLATE of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES, -Gold and Silver, English and Geneva, American Hunters, and Crystals; ■ ■ ■ > . . JEWELLERY.—An almost. endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Guards, &c, &c> / A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Bines of all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of M4RBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Xmas and Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Committees, School Committees, &c, &c. All Departments of works done on the Premes with despatch, and at moderate charges. ■■'■-■ EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 147



COMPLIMENTARY DIHJNJSK' A Complimentary Dinner to Mb E. G. Weight, M.H.R., will be given on WEDNESDAY Evening, Dec ember 31, at 8 o'clock, at the Water ton Hotel. Tickets to be obtained of the un dersigned, or of Mr Spaekow, East Street, Ashburton. 12 m 6: A. PROTHEROE. I..."Salek and Co. (Nexc Bank New Zealand) WATCHMAKEBS AND JEWELL lIS. Lo west Cheist church Pees as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and p^S guaranteed 12 months. «J "J3EBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal JL. Spectacles. Sights tested free. Fieveral good second-hand Rotheram and 'Other English LEVERS very cheap and a;nd guaranteed. A "SPECIALTY. —Botheram's English Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUB OWN ORDER. The best and most reliable 1 timekeeper m the world. Every descrip tion of Gold and Silver Jewellery made up or neatly repaired, 1. SALEK AND CO., 12132 ■ Next Bank New Zealand. THE FAVORITE OPERA, "Patibncß," BY request will be repeated at popular prires'on THURSDAY, NEW YEAE'S DAY, A T TH B ODDPELLO WS' HALL, Admission ••• ••• 3s, 2s, Is Also, at the TOW IN HA. L Tj 9 B&KAIA. EEIDAY, 2nd JANUAEY. Admission' 3s and 2s. After which a DANCE will be given. Admission: Gentlemen, 2s 6d ; ladies free. Owing to the indisposition of 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. . £||J-CHRISTMAS. I J|iJ 1,1. SPEffl 1 CO. WISH all their Customers a very merry Christmas arid 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 ACustomer 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. 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, Caps, Ties, and Braces at half price. BOOTS. BOOTS. | Men's Bluchers Gs 6d Men's Colonial Shooters ]0s 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. SPEIGER & CO -. bii THE.ARCADK ~ the ashburton: guardian. From and after the 30th November, 1886 the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz :— If PAID IN ADVANCE. Por Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6d „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d  Year ... 24s Od, by post, 7a 0d 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 Notices, if paid for at the tune of insertion, 2s 6d if booked, 4a each. - »*«*>s may be sent iv aymeuV



D. McFarlane's East Street. The House for GOOD SUGARS for Preserving, D. McFARLANE'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 JSmb Street. The House for BUTTER, CHEESE, 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 GOaOC EBtllS S At Lowest Possible Rates. 13 McFARLAJNE'S. EAST STREET ASH BUR TON. 10tl68 FIRST. FIRST. FIRST^ A T the LARGEST FIELD TRIAL Held m Australia this Season The Brant ford g^P= WAS PLACED FIRST, ] defeating seven other machines. THIS IS GENUINE. . ..;.., THE ONLY STRING BINDER THAT CAN | CUT AND TIE CRASS SEED. TESTIMONIAL. I have cut with a 7ft Braulford Binder purchased last season, about seven asres of ryegrass for seed. The crop was very short and thin, beiug 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. 12§1Q1 ' GuouGfi Cols.



SHAG POINT" COAL. rj IHIB superior Coal, for household and JL steam purposes can now by obtained from Messrs J. G. Resell, W. H. Collins & Co., and R. S. Bean m any quantity. Special quotations for truclc load«. , ' i This Coal is perfectly safe m using, leaving no live ashes or soot, and is very olaanly and economical for household purposes, having great heat and lasting power. ■ • W. H. WILLIAMS, Manager Shag Point Mine. fflirSSipililMYl DON'T talk to me of Eau-de-vie T fwould raise a Scotchman's dander, For nectar true o' Highland dew , Just go to Henry Zander. He that wad shrink frae sic a 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 ! And "Here's tae Henry Zander " • 12tU0 '; \ ~i'!> / ■"V ' "~~~~', Massey-Toronto : Li^tit Binder/ ' - - LIGHTEST IN DRAFT. SUREST TO TIE. EASIEST TO MANAGE.? SWIFTEST TO CUT, THE LONGEST LIVED.S: MOST SCIEINTIFICALfcY MADE Stationary Axle AND Raise and Lower,*;!' 1!?tyle 5, 6, and 7 FEET CUTS. Ofjthe latter only voiy fev^lon hand. . £2000 Worth of Extras m Stock, which wil be supplied to farmers at manufacturer's prices at any time DAY OR NIGHT. FRIEDLANDER BROS-



I ASI-IBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. ALL Accounts against the Caledoniin Society are requested to be rendered'at' 1 once'. 1 :• : - '•■" ■' ' J. SEALY, 12 182 Ron. Secretary. r . Q> Jj AWCETT JjODDS SURGEON DENTIST, Adijeess :—Court Chambers, above Mr iH..,M- Jones, Stationoi 1, liasb Street.  , , private Rmdonctv Tancred Street. Three dpor,^ below, M.i»oinc H-ill. ~~^\7 owo ji 'j wt n g JM o w Oh o w ing A FASHIONABLE LOT OF Spring & Summer Goods. THE LATEST FASHION, REASONABLE PRICKS, GOOD FIT and WORKMANSHIP, ought to ensure a ready sale for those Goods. C»n>« Early, And <tvoid Tlio jßiisdi sit Xmutsi. Our Customers' may depend upon our promise that their ordeiv; will be finished up to time. 11. A JR. Craitsrliead, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



" TIMID MM CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. TO BE HELD on the RACECOURSE, TINWALD, on Thursday, January 1, 1891, President—Dr Tweed. Vicb-Pkesidknts— Messrs D. McLean, and C. M. Strachey. • Judge—Mr M. Stit*. Stewards—Messrs J. Begg, G, James, M. Scott, 1). Thomas, M. Stitt, C. M. Strachey, H. H. Wright, E. Gates, and Dr Tweed Clerk of the Course —Mr B. Hanks. Clerk of the Scales—Mr A. J. Kelly ."Starter—Mr D. Thomas. Treasurer —Mr M. Scott. Hanmcapper—Me J. Cresswell. First Race lo^Slavt at 12.30 p.m. PROGRAMME: (Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club.) I. —Handicap Hurdle P.ack, of 20 soys ; nomination, 103 : acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive '} soys out of the stake Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft Gin liiixli. One mile and ;•„ half 2, —Maiden Plate, of J5 soys; entrance, 15s. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. Weight for age. One i mile. 3.—Tinwald Cup Handicap, of 45 soys; noininauon, 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 lOst. About three miles s,—Welter HaNDiCAi', of 25 soys ; nomina tion, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake,. One mile!. 6. —Novel Race, of 20 soys. 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 tho Club and the second horse. Entrance 10s, on night of general entry. Weight Bst. Any overweight to be> declared. Six furlongs. —Flyinct Handicap, of 25 soys; nomina tion, 10s : acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. A 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 B. Consolation Handicap, of 15 soys. The second horse-to receive 2 soys out' of the stake. Nomination, 10s ;to be niade 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 Scurry (if time permit) of 10 soys; entrance, 10a. For horses tbat: 1 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 i»3e under the rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association. 2. No entry will be received except on thefconditionthat all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing, shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoinr. Their decision on all points connected with the carrying out of this programme to be final. 3. Tli* rores are open to any horse, Mttinonlf rarfchnt m the district for Ist uctooer, ±e>m>, to the dace 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 River, and on the south by the Opihi riTer. 5. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accord-' ance with, this programme, for the ex penses of the court. 6. All nomination and acceptance fee to go to the funds of the Clnb. NOMINATIONS Nominations for Hurdle, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, age, description, and; performances of horse, and colours of rider, must be m writing and m the hands of the! Secretary at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, rot later than 9 on SATURDAY, December the 3th, 1890 WEIGHTS. Weight will b declared on or about December 27 th ACCEPTANCES. Accept ■ Handicaps, and Nomina ions for Maiden Plate and Novel Race must be m the hands of the Secretary, at Scott's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on MONDAY December 29fch, 1890 E J. HOOKS ton Se



c.s.s. co , p^SH u.s.s.. co ?££ ...... ' • TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND, Limitlsu. The Company's Steamers have now re sumed time table running to all ports. 1 ■ . —— THE EXCURSION SEASON Will open Ist DECEMBER Next; Return tickets at reduced Fares. TRIPS TO WEST COAST SOUNDS On or about 14th and 26th JANUARY, and sth FEBRUARY. . GEG JAMESON, Agent, Afihburton. "VTOTWITHSTANDING continued re portal of the success toother Machines, TfIEDPRIM ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER, COJfTIMES TO HOID ITS OWI Having, during the last two Seasons,. c secured upwards of 60- PEIZES 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 duplicatesl (extras), and is therefore ready for emer gencies. Twines, Oils, Corn Sacks, &c. John G. Bestell WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 24th December, 1890.



The evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton will start at 5.20 and run 65 minutes later than timetable times up to Chertsey, arriving at Ashburton at 8.25 p.m. The train from Rakaia to Methven will start at 7.35 p.m. and run 1 hour 10 minutes later than timetable times. Return fares any station to any station. ! No goods traffic on Ist January. 12U74 ? Y__°i^P Esl_ "wakanui rivlTr~district. TRIENNIAL ELECTION. "VTOTICE is hereby given m pursuance 1\ of the provisions of " The River Boards Act, 1884," and " The Regulation of Elections Act, 1876," and the amend ments thereto, that an 'election of FIVE persons to constitute the Board of the Wakanni River District will be held on TUESDAY, the 13th day of January, 1891* at the Wakanui Schoolhouse. Nominations of Candidates must be made m the torm set forth m the second schedule of the last-mentioned Act, and delivered to the Returning Officer, or addressed to him and delivered at the Wakanui Schoolhouse at or before twelve o'clock noon on FRIDAY, the 2nd day of January, 1891. E. J. FOOKS, 13§178 Returning Officer. Sharplin, Vincent & do.: BAWMILLEBS AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, SPEING_BURN. aAVE erected large Sawmills at Alford Forest, and can now supply any amount of Building Material, also Bridge Timber and Planking to any size m Birch Timber, Gates, Hurdles, &c, made to patterns as desired, Splitor Sawn Posts morticed by machinery. Prices will be found reasonable, and orders will be executed promptly. Timber can be delivered by train, or at the Mills, or by rail from Springburn to any part of the district. , :■ he Mills are within l£ miles of the Springburn Railway Station. FIREWOOD, SLABS, AND WASTE TIMBER Always on hand. Orders by post promptly attended +£8



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Train arrangements for Timaru Cale donian Sports, Ist and 2nd January. fTnHERE will be a morning train, A.sh- JL burt<?n 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, Afiliburton arrive 8.25. Both will stop at 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 Rfingi *:ata, and 1 hour 45 minutes late beyond. The train from Ashburton to Springburn will start at 5.45 p.m. and run 1 hour 20 minutes later than timetable times. LYTTELTON ttF-OATTA, I Ist JANUARY. 1 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.



COMPAIIBF if ffilffl (FIRE AND MARINE.) rpHE Business of this CDmpany has X been TRANSFERRED to the OOMMFRCIAL 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 commel&6lll~'union ass ur ANCE COMPANY, (Lnun-isn). Established 1861. Incorporated under Act of Parliament, 7 and 8 Vie, Cap. 110^ Head Office : 19 and 20 Cqrnhill, London Capital fully subscribed ... £2, 500,000 Total Invested Funds ... 2,351,707 Total Annual Netfc Income... 1,132,239 HEAD OFFICE fob, NEW ZEALAND : Lambton Quay, Wellington. With Local Boards of Advice m Australia and New Zealand. General Manager for New Zealand : FRANK ALLEN, J,P. Every description of Fire nd Marine Insurance effected at LOWEST CUKBENT BATES CUFF & GRAHAM, Managers for Canterbury? Christchurch. Agents for ,Ashburton : TOIEDIANDER BROS 22



TINWALD RACING 'CLUB. ANNUAL BALL. THE Annual Ball m connection with '''I the above will be held at the Temperance Hall, Tinwaltf, on THURS DAY, January Ist, 1891. ■ Dancing at Span. Gates' Band. Tickets, 3s, to be obtained from any oi the Committee. .12*176 \S7ANTED Tenders for the erection of ♦ V a Corrugated Iron Fence at> the Cemetery. Specifications may be seen at the office of Mv J. Ward, Chairman of the Board, to whom tenders must be for warded before 12 o'clock on FRIDAY, the 2nd January, 1891. 11 180 TENDE R S. ■ 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.



TO THE LADIES ..f . ■■•■;■;.■ ASHBURTON COUNTY. MISSES MORRISON AND HOLLOWAY, Dress and Mantle Makers, Tancred Street, Ashburton. " " H- BrWIBjTEOIP-o^--!" TT/rESSR STirß. WEBSTER & CO |y| have received instructions from Wm. Pobtlethwaitb, Esq., to sell privately the balance of his magnificent property, . , Raukapuka. The undermentioned Farms are now open for sale :— „„„„    . I—Consists of 550 ACRES, divided into seven paddocks ; 150 acres m Rape, 110 acres Rye and Oats, balance m old pasture.. An average of 44 bushels of wheat per acre was threshed oft this arm last year. 9—300 ACRES, all m old pasture, four mddocks; good all round farm 3—'200 ACRES, 100 acres.in wheat, 100 acres m second year's grass. 4_300 ACRES, about 200 acres ploughed up and m turnips, seeds, and pc ; fine rich soil. 5—400 ACRES, 100 acres m first year s «rass, 100 acres m second year's grass, balance old pasture ; first-class farm. g ,\(yj ACRES now being ploughed up for turnips ; good land. •8-440 ACRES m old pasture, with a Government reserve of 100 acres attached; good grazing land. 9 -200 ACRES, good Down Land, sown m grass and rape, facing the sun and permanently watered. The above Farms are all well watered, substantially fenced, and m good heart* and condition. The property is well and favorably known, being one of the best. combined. Farms ever offered m Cante fajry, and to anyone wanting a really good Farm, any of the above are worthy of inr^-p^c^g,^to, 18411 ' Mp^JiQefOlp Geraldine.



Cha rman Tinwald Domain Board, 12J99 .__



One of the most singular facts about the growth of London is its regularity. It may be roughly taken that every month about a thousand houses are added to London. In August of this year 765,577 houses had to be supplied by the water companies with water; m September that number had increased to 766,797. In August of last year 754,464 had to be supplied; or 11,113 below the number m the same ijtdnth of this year. In Septem ber of this year the companies had to supply 10,076 houses more than m September of 1889. This extension is not confined.to any one portion of the capital, but a preference is still being shown for the north and north west suburbs.,



NOTICE 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 day 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,



"~ TINWALD DOMAIN BOARD."



I HEREBY give notice that the follow ing persons have been duly nominated as Candidates for Election to the Omce of Councillor, m place of Councillor Hugo Friedlander, elected Mayor, viz :•— WILLIAM ANDERSON GEORGE WILLIAM ANDREWS EDWARD COOKSON JOHN MOORE TWEED And I further give notice that a Poll for the Election of ONE of the above named Candidates will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, the Bth day of January, 1891, commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p. m. CHARLES E. FOOKS. Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, ; _ Ashburton, 29th Dec, 1890. 12 189 I «Ml oOH* persons of either sex m their own localities, at work for us. New business. All meet with wonderful success. Anyone can do the work. You don't need capital, or about the same as none. We wil atartyou. No space to explain here. -But you can make a snug little fortune honora and easily. The employment is particularly adapted to the region m which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and instructions mailed free' Now is the time—don't delay, but write to us at once. Stinson & Co., 'Portland, Maine, United States. 12 9



TENDERS. rpENDERS wanted for Stocking and JL Forking about 200 Acres of Wheat. '"ashburton ~~ Wool Sales rTIHE SECOND SALE OF THE SEA -1 SON WILL BE HELD IN THE OJRANGTK HAUL on : , MOKDAY, ,19th JANU.ABY, Commencing at 2 o'clock. FRIEDLANDER BROS. ; MILES & CO., 3X THOMAS. HZ. LOAN '& MERCANTILE AGENCY CO. Associated with J. G. Restell. 12*188 ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. {EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY.