one It. You can the Itg iff my buu"— meaning that plaintiff fetonioußl? mnuv?d or wounded defoudam'e ball; The statement of dtfenoe opened wlih a general denial of the plaintiff's allegation, ■td for ■ further defence it wae slle^d that the words did cot bear the aie*t>i g pat on them by plaint ff, tbat plaimff bad Buffeted no damage, »nd that the piatmifl had hamstrung a boll belonging to tbe defendant and therefore the voids were true Id substance and effeot. UrOrlsp for tbe plaintiff; Me Wilding Cor the defendant. Mr Or lap o»liad J*njr& McPherson, the plait t ft, ff ho laid that he had *nlok n<imo "Scottio." On November 21st mot the defendant in an heel at Rafcab. Th?re Were two others tbeto, whan Thompson and a man named Ksspbarry " osms in. After theie two tud h*d a glass of beer, Thompson said " •sootiie" I did not th'nk yon would go aad do what yon have dune." Witness aaked what ihat was, aod he replied "you out tbe leg eff my bull." Witness laughed at him and naked what he sn^uid do each a ibin^ for. Then Thompson said tha; tbe night before It was done he dreacat that witness was polng to do it, Ho said that In wae getting aaothet bull aud that bafory wltoeH did atythlng to him he wanted the ose of him for six moaihs. Ho Bald he had seen witness and another man taking Btook of the fence, and tbat he had followed witness 1 footstipa where he went through the fence. Ho Bald tfca; the booti had big nails, aud witness told bim that he bad only worn light boota for the previous three weeks. Thompson said three or four times tbat he wm surprised witness should have done soon a thing, and he afterwards said tbat witness had done It for another mao, By Mr Wilding: "flaspte ? " was tke only man at this conversation the worse for drink. When Thompson first charged witness with having out the leg off bis boll he laughed at the Idea. He did 'Dot know If the others treated It as a joke. Hid no gtndge against Thompson. Oa the Bight when the bull was injured wit ness was at home. He slept at Butter's where he was staying. He oould not say What time he went to bad that bight. A young fellow called " Mlok " ocoupled the same room an witness on that night. Be went to bed before twelve tbat bight:. When he cam a in that night he did not make use of tbe words, "Only for you Tom Goius tha bobby would not have me." Witness did not »ek Miok to oome to Court and swear that wltooßs was in bed by ten tbat night. Witness asked Miok if he would give evidence but he declined, saying be did not remember what time witness went to bed. %, By Mr Crisp : DtfetcUut was Berious when he made the statements complained of. The others must have t&ken them ■eriouaiy, as two of them advised wltntea to koock Thompson down. [Left sitting ]

EXHIBITION RIFLE CONTEST

(PKB PfiESS DCNXDisr, J nu»;y 14 The weather thii mooing is dull and threatening, with a bitterly cold southerly wind blowing icroea the r&uge. 'ih; ■hooting oommedoed shortly of ec eight o'olock. At a meeting of the Council it wifl decided to sliow 'be CjmpttUors who only arrived last night tj 'firj In the Wellington mitch, and ibis dosou crneed • good deal of comment auootgat tf.* others, a« they allege, and nlfcii gord ground too, that this permission gives an advantage to the l&te o mere, as t':ey w.;l be better ablo to ga»k« tie wl;<d*.ge be fore ocaamsnclng •hooting in the matones wbioh oaot for the championship. • Owing to the oonncla decision, it Is not -likely tbe Wellington m*toh will be finished until late In the afternoon, bat the following are tbe hlghea'o tci^tra of those who have finlabed. Major Acheson Rlvstton 92, Pee. Mitchell Vijicria 92, Mr Sloan Yarrawooga SO, Mtj it Barus Daoedln 89, Gonuer Mitoa»ll Prt Chalmers 87, Gannet Banting Napier 87, Pte. Armetrong Nonh Dnued n 86, Ootp ml W.BilllDgec Wellington 86, Pte. W. Hatohinaon JMorth Du^edia 86, Pee, Balek Ashbutton 86, Pe. Wakelln Obrlitobutoh 85, Sergemi Fredrlea Norih Danedlu 85, Guuaor Hone Wellington 84, Private Oates Grey town 83, Mr Hammond Obrstohatch 83, (ianner Webster Anok.end 83, Pte. Warring Marton 83, Oapt, Oaroea Yarrawaoga P2, Pte Coventry Danedln 82, Ser,;t. Tiffin East Ooast 81., Pte. MoUanby, Auok land 81, Pte. Dunne Danedln 81, Sergt. Panlow Auckland 81, Goone; Wat son Port Ohalniert 81, feergt. Perty Alexandra Cavalry 80, Pte* Foster Ohtlit church 80, Ganner Garadoer Dnnedln 80, Pte. Tarlesse Banglora 79, Mr J*a. Diok ».on Peninsula 79, Pie. Kruee Wanganul 79, Sergt. Sandtord Obrletoharch 79, Pee. Richardson Duoedin 79.

FRUITS AS FOOD AND MEDICINE.

Of all fruits we are blessed with the peach is the most delicious and digestible. There is nothing more palatable, wholesome and medicinal than good, ripe peaches. They shotddbe ripe, but not overripe and haif rotton; and of this kind they may make a part of either meal, or be eaten between metis; but it is better to make them a part of the regular meals. It is a mistaken idtathat no fruit should be eate n at breakfast. It would pc far better if our people would eat less bacon and grease at Dr eakfast aud more fruit. In the morning tb ere is an rcid state of the secretions, and no thing is so well calculated to correct this cooling sub-acid fruits as peaches, apples, e t Ci Still, most of us hare been taught that eating Iruit before breakfast is highly da n g ero us. How the idea originated Ido no t know, but it is certainly a great error, contrary to both reason and facts. The apple is one o t the bsst of fruits. Baked or stewed apples will generally agree with the most delicate stomach, and are an excellent medicine in many cases of sickness. Green or half-ripe apples stewed and sweetened are pleasant to the taste, cooling, nourishing, and laxative, far superior, in many cases, to the abominable doses of salts and oil usually given in fever and other dise*ses. Raw apples and dried apples stewed are better for constipation than liver pills. Oranges are very acceptable to most stomachs, having all the advantages of the acid alluded to; but the orange juice alone should be taken, rejecting the pulp. The same may fee sad of lemons, pomegrantes, and all that class. Lemonade xs the best drink in fevers, and when thickened with sugar is better than syrup of squills and other nauseants in many cases of cough. Tomatoes act on the liver and bowels, and are much more pleasant and safe than blue pills and " liver regulators." The juice should be used alone, rejecting the skins. The small-seeded fruits, such as blackberries, figs, raspberries, currants, and strawberries may be classed among the best foods and medicines. The sugar in them is nutritious, and the acid is cooling and purify ing, and the seeds are laxative. We would be much the gainers if we would look more to our orchards and gardens for our medicines and less to our drugstores. To cure fever or act on the kidneys no febrifuge or diurectic is superior to watermelon, whici may, with very few exceptions, be taken in sickness and health in almost unlimited quantities, not only without injury, but with positive benefit. But in using them the water or juice should pc taken, and the melon should be rips and fresh, but not over-ripe and stale.—" Hall's purnal of Health.'

Holloway's Pills,—The Great Need.— ! The blood is the life and on its purity depends j our health, if not our existence. These Pills thoroughly cleanse the vital fluid from all contaminations, and by that power strengthen and invigorate the whole system, healthily itimulate sluggish organs, repress oyer'-excited action, and establish order of circulation and secration throughout'every part oft ye body. The balsamic nature of liolloway's Pills com mends them to the favour of debilitated and nervous constitutions, which they soon re suscitate. They dislodge all obstructions bo£h jn the bowels and elsewhere, and are, qn that account, mu;h sought . after for 1 promoting regularity of action i» -— females and <ws«-^-— ung —«--vc persons who are naturally weak, or who, from some cause, have beccmc bo,

AFFAIRS IN SPAIN.

\YH& PRUBB ASSOCIATION, j

Madiud, Jinaary 12. The King of Spaiu is improving. Madrid Jai.nary 13. The King of fcpain is progressing favorably. A band of Republicans out the rail way line in Andalusia. Troops are now in pursuit ot them,

NEW ZEALAND SHIPPING COMPANY.

IMPOXiTAKT PROPOSALS.

(FJSB PRKHS ASSOCIATION. )

London, January 12. It is understood that the Hew Zea land Shipping Company are about to issue £800,000 worth of five per cent, debentures in order to liquidate the mort gage held by Mr Dawes, and provide a hundred thousand pounds additional capital. It is expected two pounds per share will be written off for the purpose of enabling a dividend to be paid in April,

ULTIMATUM TO THE PORTUGUESE

PEREMPTORY ATTITUDE OF LORD SALISBURY.

B.IOTING IN LISBON.

THE BRITISH CONSULATE ATTACKED.

(PER PKESB ASBOOIATION,)

London, January 10 Lord Salisbury has sent an ultimatum demanding the recall of the Portuguese forces and officials from the banks of the River Shire", beyond Ruo and south of the Zambesi from Mashonaland. He insists on a reply wilhin twenty-four hours. Mr Petre, British Ambassador at Lisbon, has lelt the capital under protest and reserves the rights of the vJrown. The ultimatum is in reply to the Portuguese proposals for a return to the status quo invoking a conference ot the Powers or a recourse to arbitra tion. The " Times " says Lord Salisbury's demands are exceedingly moderate. The impudent proposals of the Portu guese Government required sharp treat ment. Lisbon January 13 The mob attacked the British Con sulate, tore down the Royal arms and broke the windows of the Portuguese Minister!;, demanding their resignations. The police made several arrests. It is reported Senhor Gomes, Minister of Foreign Affairs, has re signed. The Republican Press insult the King and demand the dismissal of Ministers. The garrison of Goa has been ordered to Mozambique. Mr Petre awaits the reply of the Portuguese Government to the British ultimatum on board the despatch boat Enchantress at Vigo Bay. He insists on a categorical acceptance of every demand of Lord Salisbury. The Portuguese are amazed at the suddenness of the ultimatum when negotiations were apparently progres : sing towards a settlement. Loxdos, J-mury 13. (Received Jmiury 14 0.26 p.m.) It is irumored that England will seize Delagoa unless reparation is made by Portugal.

CREDITORS MEETING

A meeting or the c?edhora of Mr Joseph O.uck, gxaia mdich*ut, Tinwald, book p;aoe <tt itm o..ucihuuse yestarday. Caere were &boui thirty present. Me Parnell > Attended on behalf oi the D.puiy Official Aatignee, Mr Gdorgd Harper un behalf of the Union Bauk, «nd Me Ocisp end Mr dlartin on bdhaif of the bankrupt. Tbe •t»iemant snowed :—Liabilities, eeoared £5681 ; (ess estimated v<nua ut seourltie°, £3737 10$ \ balauoa deficiency, £194113j 9.1; außecored creditors, £2245 6j 4l; coutlugent liabilities, £1492 19d 8a , total lis»btUti6B in excess of valae of suouriMeß, £5682 9i 9J. assets, £3085 la 5J ; de fL-ieuoy, £2597 8a 4d. Tnu folluwiag ia » lilt oi tae secured creditors :—Teuat and Agency UompAuy, £1035 (eaiioiAted valae of Bbouirity £1400;; T. BaDook, £624 (vaiua BBoatity £977 10j) ; Union B»nk, £4022 13i 9i (value aeoutjtios £2552 19j Bd. Unsecuied— A. Dawaou, £962 3a 8d ; (*. biioauar, £179 16j 5d ; U. Body, £97 2* 6J; J>lolla.ga;e mm 00., £18ol7a 2x ; B*uk Sinn Sooth Wales, £204 ; H.Zander, £32 Oj 4i ; Wew Zaalund lasuranoe 00.. £94 Oj lid; 0. W. ;lacuar, £33 12i 9d ; Outf and Gratiam, £29 2a Od ; FneJaader Bros., £15 17- 8i ; ci. Rjeod and aoaa t £8 3i Od i Aauoufiou High Soh.ol, £9 15d IX', ii. Tuomao, £58j 2 x; J. O.othi^j:, £23; U. M- Joaea, £2 2,6 i; A O.r, £3 17^ Od ; fl. Pag«<, i 2; j ii. Mlcohell. £6 3j Odi ; Giey V^iLy Ooai 00., £5 16i lid; 0, B^g, £1 s>; S, Philiip fl , £it sij AshburtoQ PabJianing 00., £6 12* 3i ; atoel and Sou, £3 14j 4d ; Waeeler ana 00., £2 15s; Hardiey, £l 10a 6d ; JS.Z, OloiLiug Factory. £4 19i 9i ; Aeh ouriou Oounty Council, £L ; Aahbarton Dxag (Jo v £1 9, 9J ; P.ojwny tax, £2 19i 4i j Lyttelton Times, £3; Preau Company, £1 7d 6d j J. Auderao j, £5 la 6i , Augusta O.aik, ±,300. Tno Dankcup; waa examined at considerable length, aud eventaally Mr flogo fi'riedhndor r/aa ap pointtd fcUpervifcO; on behalf of the oredltoie, end it wai raaoived ihtt tbe bankrapc be granted his farni:nte, v»lno £70.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

FBB PESSB ASSOCIATION.

Sudden Death. New Flymotjth, Jdnuiry 14. i Mra Fry, mother of the wife of Gipt, GorßWiill, of 801 l block, an elderly lady, suddenly expired hat night when talking to her dsoghiar. iThe Jubiles. WoodviliEj January 14. At b pablic meeting lust night it v/ao te 9olvod to celebrate the jubilee of the oolooy on the 28th lnst by a general gathering of aotuerg. The Weather. The weather haa been mast ensaaaon able aad cold with contlotiouß r»ln or showatß.The hay aad gcasa eeed oropa are largely destroyed. Distinguished Visitors. Dunedin January 14 Lord Oirrlngt n snd Admiral Soatt in?pec:eda tbe mun'olpal building. The foimar afterwards officially received Lord Oonlow *t the New South Wales court. The bficquot by the mambera of thoNdw Sooth Waloa Govornment promises to be *v Important fanctiou, and some notable 1 speechea are anticipated.

DUNEDIN JOCKEY CLUB

THE MAJSDiOAF AFFAIR.

[Pkb Pebss Association,]

Dunbdin, January 14 At the anrual meeting of the Jockey Club, Mr McLean, referring to the northern owner* letter, a»ld be was sure that tf the people who prorfuoed that letter would only think what they were doing they would see that their action was like holding a cannon to the C Ja»mlttee'a heads, and that their pobltlon was bo un reasonable thfet the Committee could not but defend themselves. He might say miEßoli *a a hoiau-o^uer thai everybody thought they could handle *p, bathe would I'kd to see them' ail down with pancll In their baud a and with nothing before them and ask each of them to make a handicap They would ihen fee how they would get on. They did not eaj tbat the hand! capper did not commit errors, but they did iay that he handicapped to tbe beat of hia ability, bl<l with a view to jaatloe being intted oat to owners. (Applause ) The CbinrEi.t -c had often thought of fol lowing the plan of Bnuoa coumrles of ap pointing revisers. It v/ou dba « good conrao to atfopt leviatra to d bsubb the hardioaps with the buudicapper, the majority to settle nny question. They could Kfcverfor a ttntnuut, however, allow I horee-owLera to att*ad nr> and diat&te to them. HelKpedth& hlng was nuwoverthat i\ would die down and that tone of the members would seek to carry on an ttrl tatton with those who oom^l&iued bat would allow t'lera to o me back and race again and teak no.htng bat their coopera tion as If nothing bad happaned. All the speakers testified i~ warm terms of ap proval to M> Dome's prevloaa efforts. Fifteen Oi' go .horse owners forwarded a letter asking Mr Dowses ontiuoance a? bandlcappet.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

[BY ELECTBIO TELEGRAPH COPYRIGHT.]

(PEB PBES3 ASSOCIATION;}

(Received Jana&ry 14, 0 26 p.m.)

THE RUSSIAN BUDGET.

.London, J*uiuiy 13 The Russian Budget is indicative of peace, the votes for re-arraiag being moderate.

THE MAILS.

The official Australian mails have been rescued.

RACEHORSE BURNT.

By a fire at racing stables in Ver sailles, Kentucky, the celebrated trotting btallion Bellboy was burnt. Thirty-four other hotses valued at ioo,ooodols., were also burnt.

MR POPE HENNESSY.

Mr Pope Hennessy announces him self as a Liberal candidate for West Waterford.

THE WEST END SCANDAL.

A sensation has been caused by the flight of Broadley Pasha, who is impli cated in the West End scandal. It is stated that the Prince of Wales is furious at the mentioo of certain names in con nection with the scandal, and insists that the police bhall prove the matter and rid the community of all concerned. Hence the newly awakened zeal of the police. Further exposures are expected at Parkes 7 trial. The latter is said to be in possession of numerous letters and photographs ot frequenters of the house wheie the scandal occurred.

THE PARNELL DIVORCE CASE.

O'Shea is stated to be anxious to withdraw from the divorce case.

(Received January 14 1 43 p e rn.

THE INFLUENZA.

Sydney, January-14 The Health Department is communi cating with New Zealand and the other colonies as to what steps should be taken to prevent influenza. The cor poration is thoroughly cleansing the city.

CREMATION.

A cremation society is being formed.

SHIPPING DIFFICULTY.

Adulaide, January 14, Another shipping difficulty is immi nent at Port Adelaide. The laborers demand an increase of wages which the stevedores and ship-owners refuse.

IMPORTS AND EXPORTS.

Meiboubne, January 14. The imports last year amounted to ; and the exports to

THE ASHBtTBTOF qtTABSTAN, JTTBSDaY, JANDABY H, 1890.



Wells' Hai Balsabhi.—lf gray, restores to original color. An elegant dressing, soften and beautifies. No oils or greaaa. A Tonio Restorative. Stopa hair aoming out, Btrength ons oleanses heals scalp Skinny Men.— Wells' Health S3newia restores health and vigor, cures Dyspepsid impotence Sexual Debility, At chenus.s ano druggoita. Kemptiiotae, Prosaer and Hi Agtncs, Ohristchurch Bough on Bats —Clears out r-.ts, mice roaches, fl^s, ants, bed-butja, beetles, insects •kunka, jrck rabbits, sparrows, «ophars, A hemists ani druggiita Bucha-Paiba.—Quick, complete curd of all annoying Kidney, Blad:er, and Urinary JJiseaase. At chemists and druggists. Kemp* tfaorne, Grosser, and Oa. agents, Chriatchurch



NOTICE. Union Insurance Oof. of N,Z, Limited* DIVIDENDS ara now payable at my offioa. 1 95 FRED. MAKEIG. Agent. NOTION POISON Laid on ill nay ground from thin date, S. WILLIAMSON, Winalow. lltii January, 1890, 1 82 rinENDEBS invited for Cutting, Htook- X in?, aad Stacking 923 Acres Wheat at Methven, in lots to suit tenderers, (for particulars apply to Alexander Bros , Tenders to be in on or before January 15 h, 1890, to " Mail" Office or ALEXANDER JBKOS., 11+57 Allen'on, Aehburton.



{OORNS&BUNtOMSI rffillffi^PiSi All sufferers fron \ • !''tefe *:Vl* oiiliM Corns or i-:~ r''if-vkr'i\X yM Sunioas ciculci Jl' '. %vpFLfi£#s use theao Tiioy give ease £Jlffi&|l^o h uco is 1H per boz, of all Obemists. | iGENCY— ■ ■ L-,33, lIASILTOJI SQ..BIBK



1 i Ja thie year $855 two young Scotchmen war*' mateo on the Ballarat «w>w*.- i:i them. ?nll** **-~~ .^.^cu. One of . .~^ iaOiionzie, has just died in the humble position of night watchman at a ', foundry. The other survives in the person of the Hon. Dunosu Gillies), Prime Minister



iTBND B X S, > rpBNDBRS Wanted for Stook'ng and 1 Forking 1700 Acres Wneat and Oats Tundera for tbe whole, or in block's of 400 aoree, *o be forwarded on o» before WEDNESDAY, 15th J«»naer/, to Mail Office. For partloaiars apply WM. SQTHBRLAND, 1J37 Greenetreet. T E N D E B 8. <BIBNDEBS Wanted for Stooking about i. 350 aoree Wheat. Tenders received till WEDNESDAY, 22nd January. The lowest or any tender not neoeesarlly aooeptod. D. BUTTEBICK, 1t96 Wakanui. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. DUNEDIN EXHIBITION. Cheap 2 Days trip from Aebburton dis trict to Dunedin, January 16th to 18th. RETURN FARE: From Aehbnrton, Tiuwald, Win- J tK Blow, Hiads, UangltatjiJ 103 CHILDREN, 3 to 12 years half rate ; under 3 yeura, free. rpHB train for which tickets at this Fare X will be .issued will leave Ash burton on 16th January at 9 p.m., and be due from Tinwald at 9,8, Winelow 9.19, funds 9.34, ttangitata 10.4 p.m. airiv ing at Dunedin ai 6 a.m. 17tn, and will leturri at 11 p.m, on the 18th arriving at A&hburtonat 8 a.m. 19th. The tickets will be available for this train only, 1f66 BY ORDER. AbHBUBTON COUNTY STOCK AND JSALEYAbDS CO., Limwed.



AT the request of several Farmers the <*> Company has decided tj hold a Sped PIG- FAIR For the Sale of STORE PIGS, AT THK Tinwald Yards Early in March. Farmers will oblige by letting Ihe Caretaker have particulars of their hia tries as early au possible. GEO. JAMESON, 1 75 Chairman. The Mercantile "Finance and Agency Company, Limited, OF CHBISTCHUECH. CAPITAL £100,000 With power to increase iS prepaied to ADYANOE MONEY on the Security of Freebold Property, and also on Mortgage ot Stouk, Grope, e,o. Forfuither particulars apply to JOHN G. BEBTELL, Ageat, Athbarton*



UPPER ASHBURTON LICENSING DISTRICT. I HEREBY declare that the following Persjns have been duty elected the Licensing Committee for the Upper Ash barton Licensing District:— BUI LOOK, THOMAS FRIEDLANDBB, RUDOLPH McLKAN, DONALD SBALBY, THOMAS THOMAS, DAVID And I hereby appoint FRIDAY, the 24th day of January, 1890, as the day for holding the first meeting of the Com mittee for the purpose of eleoiiug ita Chairman, ihe meeting to be held at the Reiidont Magistrate's Court, Ashburton, tt 12 NOON ; »nd 1 further appoint the following days foe tbo meetings of the Licensing Committee for the ensuing year, 7th Match, 6ih Jane, sih Septem ber, 5 h Deoember, 1890, at 12 NOON, at tbe Rsaldent Magistrate's Court, Ash barton, . F. MAINWARING, .Returning Officer. ! Aehburton, January 13th, 1890. I*BB



For the convenience of the Company's Clients Mr T. Q. Rusßeli (Manager of ihe Mercantile Finince aud Agency Compaoy) will attend at. Aahburton during toe ensuing Harvest every Thursday, and mty be consulted at my Offica until further uotice, . JOHN G. EESTELL. I^B6 THE ABHBTTETON FUBNI IUKE WABEHOUSK. ! TANOBED STREET. P' lOKFORD and UNDRILL have t large and carefully selected atook of FURNITURE now on view, inolodlnj; Suites, Sofas, Oouohea, Obeats Drawers, Chairs, &0., &0., of their own manufao ture frou well seasoned materials. Icon Bedsteads in various patterns Bedding iv &re»t variety. Special line of PERAMBULATORS just the thing for the holidays. A Onoioa Asiaottment of CHINA, GLASSWABE, AND OENAMENTS Very Suitable fur Christmas PiesentH, JUST ARRIVED, Ex "WAKiSFIB(LD," A oonslgament of aesotted, CJiAIKS & FANCY GOODS INSPECTION FREELY INVITED. Furnltute designed and nude to otdei at shortest notice. __ Note the address "ffes TANCRED STREET, Opposite the Aeoaoe,



CAUTION. LOOK OUT FOR FRAUDS. Owing to the success of Dr. Sonle'e A.mericau Hop Bitters in curing al] dieeases of the Liver, Stomach, Bowels, Blood, Kidneys and Urinary Organs, Nervousness, < ■•.'«.»■ -v and .FemaleJ Cdiapljiin; :. - :> i:i:'.... -, has become a standard household remady-aUjurer-.the.-world,-and the immense demand for the original and genuine article, certain persons are offering for sale varioa3 cheap and spurious preparations under the name of " Hop Bitters " whioh -do not contain the medicinal properties found only in Dr. Soule's American Hop Bitters- Take none of the qheapboffus stuff simply bfic.au.se it is called "Hop Bitters." TRUTHS. Dr. SoKls'g American B!h> : > Ulnem lire the Purest ana Bcsi iSHu-in vvm- nin«Je. They are compounded from iiop-i, Btncliu,lflnu> drake, and I>amlcli«n-the oldest, best, and mo ; | valuable medicines in vlie v.-o.M, aud oontnin all tin. "." "" '"■ '■"■ll. ' '■" ■' rßltttri, . . "'. . «-'«is"i.i;!ui.:.'., s-rcjjm. V" 1"1"- ' ■ , ■ ■ on earth. No aisonse or ill healtu can possil.ly long cr.ist where tUeso_Bittei^ are _use_djjoy»rledjuid getfc_gt are. their 0 pG t-il lilGflij, They gire new life and vigor to the aged and in arm, io all whose employments causo irregularity of the bowjis of urinary orgp.ng.oy wlifi require an anretizcr, tonic, or niild' s{i?nijWt, iaoss W?*-- ' j i.'onraHir- '■- ' .  _- "  i,ouic and stimnlat .^.x.culiiig. REMEMBER. —• £500 (Five hundred pounds) will be paid for any case that Dr. Soule's American Hoj.. Bitters. mU riot cure or help. See that, each bottlo bears genuine label bunch of green hops on white pupoi 1 wi In black lettei'3. **k Nw« othvr genuine i'»k« no oUiei.



Public Notice 3. MISS BARBAT'dTtU V .. i ifi aOHOOLT WILL re-opeu Jauaary 27th lost. Sobjeota Taoght — Bbglisb, Drawing, Singing, and Mailo^—Oaoaeron Street Weat, Aahbarton. 1 77 fk\O LiSND, on Freehold Secar X £250, £300, and £600 in a 6 te Hums. Apply to— JOHN 0. OORRf B»rrUter and Sol!o!tnr, Burnett Street. Aahbarton l|l4o (Next Bank of New South vViiies). LONGBBAOH, r ONGBSAOH Royal Mall Ooaob J J loavea LoDgbeaoh for Aahburton (Sond&ya exoepted) at 7.30 a.m., Water ton 810 a no., Aabton 8,15 a.m., Wheat* stone 8.30 a.m , arriving in Aahbarton In time for the Noith or South Traini. Tha coach lenvea the Post Office i ahbar - ■ ton, at 5 p,m , arriving at Longbeaoh at 7 30p,m.< Parcels or orders left at any of the nbovß places will reoeive at riot at tention, Fares—Single fares 3a 6d; reta?a 53, 0. WISE, Oo&ohraan r



FRIEDLANDER BROS. : JUST LANDING . Ex CITY OF DELHI— ': 1000 Bales Oornsacks JWHICH WE OFFEB AT LOWEST CUBBENT BITEB. : WE ARK ua»u BC*SRS OF ] WHEAT, OATS, BABLEY, and BIEftBASS - IN LARGE OH SMALL gUAA 11X103 ;LEADING TBE WOBLD. T, H E H*.GH ES T A WAR D-be!ng an objsot of art-.w.i awsiced the :Maene? MasnEaoturinp; Ooy,, Toronto, ?acada, for their SELF-BINDER (Massby's Tokonto Lioht Bikdbr) Opemted la »he groat Worid'a Fl«»!d Tilal held et Noteilel, near Paris, Frioc*. July 19 22, 1889, where F.lleen of the moik noted maohlnqa on earth competed. Atso—A GOLD MEDAL wa« aoootded4he Massey Marmfactarluj? Company for their general exhibit of machines at the Parl> Exposition. Over 700 Miiohlnes aold in Victoria hie Season—a reoord not beaten by any other nuke, FRIEDLANDER BROS* SOLS AGENTS.



JOHF G. KESTELL COMMISfcIOF, FINANCIAL, AND GENkBAL AGENT VALUATOK ATXD EXPERT ACCOUNTANT, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. AGENT FOR THS MERCANTILE FINANCE CO., Limited TH G D* ERINtf hLL S TESL TWI :< Hi BlJNDililS This Machine, always tho Best, still leads the way, has taken as maoy First Pi izos as aoy in the Market. Jt is the Lightest in Draught, and the Most Perfect in work, Farmers, Contractors, and others are invit«d to inspect before buying a Machine. THE DEEftJJSG requires fewer Extraß than any Machine in the Field, EXTRAS ALWAYS IN STOCK, PANITOL4 TEA OOMfANY'd PURE INDIAN TEAS-The Beat and Cheapest in the Market. Once used no other is palatable THE tQI'IIi'AJJuUS INSURING ji ASSOCIATION of tfew Zealand—"Tire, Mari a c, and Q uaranteo THE NORTHERN ABBORANGE COMPANX— Fire and Life &c , &c HAVJNd secured the Premises of,the flew Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency CompaDy in Weal Street, where my Office for the conduct of the above Businesses will be found, I am prepared to undertake the Storage of Wool, Grain, and other Produce at Loweet Oarreot Bates. Wool, Grain, and other Produce sbippad to any, part of the world that my Ollenta wish at Lowest Rates of Freight, and with all chargefl on the Joweat remunerative scale. Liberal Oeßh Advances made on all Produce entrusted to ma either for Storage or Shipment. Cash Advanced on Real Estate, Bills of Bale, Growing Crops, Wool, or any undoubted personal Security, Acting an Broker only, 1 have no ether interest to conserve but that of my constituents. Complicated Accounts adjusted, and Auditing and General Accountants' work undertaken. Indents for Goods from the Home^or any other Market will receive my attention FOB SALE—Woolpackß, Corn Sacks, binder Twine. &c, &o. MY COAL AND TIMBEK Bus! *bb will be carried on as heretofore on the Old Premises, and a* it Is my ; intention to sell at a email profit for Cash, prices quoted will be on that basis. When oreuit is required special arrangements may be made. - 100 TONS of frebhly imported COAL in Stock and to be followed by regular Bupplies. TIMBER- A Large and General Assortment now on the way by rail and «ea ' IROJM— Hardware and all Bnildera' Requisites. r JOHJST G.~EESTELL. COMMISSION AGENT



vv. GRkGU ANIJ COMPANY, PUKE BIiKNDED TEAS, . NEW SEASON, 1888-9, ahb lib I^CSMS, 2ib FAfiOY OANIBTBRS a*d slb ani> lv UNP T II T&ESB BLfiNDaT" TltY THESE BLENDS ©fi £IGL£ )) pxhibitioj\ H CLUB)] tMS TRIAL WILL ESxAJtiJuiau. THKIU CONSTANT UHK' >. be obtaiccS fso«» JOHJNT OBR& OU D, MOFaBLANE. SPECIAL PURCHASES FOB CHRISTMAS TRADE. MITCHELL~& TURNER — ABB NOW BHOWING - riIHE Grandest Lot ofQente 1 Tweed Baits ever opened up «^ ABhbnrton. Che»D 1 , "^good fitilDß Boy 6' Wellington. Kalapoi, and " |el Tweed Sttitß# Fpleudtd Llnea in Genti' Trouaers and Vett fr"*^ 14s Q( j * Special Valna In Gents' Saddle Tweed oua6 n, «' our own make." Men b »ta.Boy»'.Hatß inendl««j; variety> cheap aDd o£ exoe iie n t quality. Our BOOTS are noted for first* ekes wear and reasonable prioaß. w B ._« Ladies " if you want a Beel o£ Cotton, or a parcel of Household Drapery we aro'tbe" people wbo give tip top value fir your money. MITCHBLI, & TURNER KAJAPOr HOUSE EANCRED STBEBT, ASHBURTON,



: THE B.IAMFOED STEEL BINDER ;- SIZES KOR SILE, 6, 6, asd 7f* OUTS, j, \ fTfHE wldlih of Qii, Lightneea of Draught, Simplicity of Oomtrootton,Stmgth end A. Durability &i Material tender it the most Suitable Machine foi Farmers uA r Contractor^ ) 3XTBAB Itf QUANTITY Alweya In STOCK, and Supplied at the Shortest Notice. TWINE, OIL. Ac, for SALE.O J. QUANE~& CO AGENTS +164 10 PER OBNT DISCOUNT W9^^H OFF JEWELLERY A FOR CASH FOR 11/^^^wl ONE MONTH. ||&"P^ Ji EP* aOODS BOBT. MURRAY WAIOH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER,, &o. . I EAST STBEET, ASHBUETON. OHRIBTMAS-TIDE. A LARGE and Varied Assortment"!)? New Jewellery, Plate, fto, BnitabUfor Xisu and N«w Year Gifts. A magnificent stcok of Watches and CHcctaiat prioes ranging from a few ahillings to £30. Every Watch or Clock told vnllb€ Guaranteed. I make a Special Ltns of High Claesed Engliih Watches. Well appointed Workshops under my personal BuperintendOTC* aaauref all: work ing tamed out picmpil? and ia fireWasß condition. BVERYTHINtt SOLD WARBANrED. 12 187 h. M.jpNßsr 3 SANTA CLATJS IS COMING, j AND SO IS OLD FATHER CHRISTMAS. TO gl?e the above a fitting reception and welcome, the undersigned has parebaaed largely of Toyi, Books, aad Fanoy Goods tnltabl« for the coming Season, and O'lonlated to mike Merry Hearts, Happy Oountentnoei and Beautiful Homea. Tb« Stock oolslatis of »n extensive and varied assortment of Goods in Plash, China Leather, Klectrop ate, excellent; In qoahi; and elegant in design. BOOKS from Religions Tra^t Society, Ward Look aad Co, and Ca«Mll and Company, cuitabh for PRIZE REWARDS and PRESENTATION purposes. ORNAMENTS, VASES, FLOWERS and BIRDS (in glaw ehadet), &c Fancy Obinaware, Tea Setvlces, Glassware, Japanese Goods, Writing Desks, Workbozes, Al urns, Photo Fumes, Inkstands. Accotdiaas, Organs, Pianos, and numerous other articles to choose from. " TOYS, Dolls, Trains, Stock Wfaipi, Tea Sets, Farnltnre and great Variety of all aorte from the Id Squeaker to the tiuoomotive going by steam. Toys that break acA Toys that won't break. ■ .. ■ XMAB, NEW TEAR CARD*. Opajfa s, Soented Sasheta, Hand-Painted, etc. MATERIAL. h. m.Tones. ; 11*5



THE PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF NEW ZEALAND offers the advantages of efficient and confidential management and pro vides for the administration of Estates under. Marriage Contracts, Settlements and Wills at reduced Rates of Charges. Persons who are about to marry, or who may be desirous of constituting Trusts for benevolent or charit able purposes, should consult the Public Trustee, or any of hit Agents. Arrangements are made for the continuance of the services of family Solicitors. A< L A ND, BARS S AND CO., Christclmrch, local Agents BINDER TWINE BINDER WIRE M°CORMICK BINDERS BINDER FITTINGS MACHINE OIL AND EV£KT BEQUISITE JOB THE HAEVEBT MELD JOHN ORB & CO. EAST STEEET, ASHBUBTON.



THE EKGLISHMACniNE AS USUAL IN THE FfiOKT BANE » T FIELD TBIAL held 2nd Janawy^t Roauty, Viotoiis, th HORK SBY BIDDER WAS AWAEDED PEIZE Only ft few MftoblneH ace left aneold, tot which oirly *ppllo««oa icoald be «mc. Geo. Jameson, AOBMT,