■fur students, we fancy we can see pianist* of note in the near future. We have little room iv this issue to discuss the programme at length, but the reporter ik prepared to risk the editor's bad temper in requiring him to find room for just one line more in regard to the funny little action song, "Japanese Fans, by wee lasses of from six to ten years. The drill wns perfect, and the champion bayonet team of the Rifles, of which we are all so proud, could not have done the work better in a year's practice. The following is tho programme:—Duet (cwo pianos and harmonium) Duet in D " Diabelli, Misses Fox, McConmck, Roberta, arid Sutherland, Miss Loader (harmonium). Song and chorus, Let music and song be our pastime .to-night, Glover, Senior Pupils. Recitation, Jhe African Chief," Miss Prendergast, holo (two pianos and harmonium) • Ihe harp that once," A. Wright Mxsses Suther land and McCormick, Miss Fox (har monium). Vocal solo, "Car^ima, Pontet, Miss Fox. Recitation ' Coeur de Lion at the bier of his father, Hemans, Miss Kevin. Duet (two pianos and harmonium) "The Sultan's Grand March," Blake, Misses Bourmque, McFarlane, D. Roberts, andF. Me* arlane, Miss A. Henry (harmonium). Action sons "The Japanese Fan, A. L. Cowley, Junior Pup-Üb. Solo (two pianos and harmonium) " Irish Diamonds, ISo. 6," Pape, Misses Roberts and Fox, Miss Loader. Vocal duet, "When shall we two meet again," Glover, Misses A. Henry and Loader. Dialogue Dolly s Doctor," Misses Thomas and 0 Connor. Duet (two pianos) " Les Clochottes, De Griu. Misses' Sutherland, McConmck, Devane, and Bournique. Finale, New Zealand Anthem. ■ t _ After the programme, had been gone through, „,. The Very Rev. Father Chastagnon advanced-to the temporary proscenium which was beautifully decorated *ith wreaths of ivy and laurel, picked ■ out with red and white roses and Christmas lilies. Addressing Father Aubrey, who occupied a seat immediately in front, and the ladies and gentlemen present, he said he was pleased with the entertainment lust given by the young ladies, and as proud an pleased, for every year as the annual distribution came round he was able to note an improvement. Last year he had laid down a challenge to the btate Schools of the county to enter into competition with the pupils attending the Catholic Schools, and he then expressed his willingness to give five guineas to be awarded among the winning pupils m the several standards. What he was pre pared to do then he repeated his readiness to do now. The Catholics did not want tointefere with the secular system ; but on the contrary they wanted to improve it Hence they courted competition. If all fair minded politicians were to consider this question in an impartial way. they would not refuse aid to denominational schools, and so grandly improve : the system already in existence, making it a thoroughly national system. He returned to the young ladies the thanks of' the visitors, of Father Aubrey (who had been good enough to come from Christ church to be present and to distribute tho prizes), and of the Sisters of the Sacred Heart for the attention given by the pupils tc their instruction. Ihe very rev: speaker gave..a few words of good advice to the young people, urging them to"be exemplary in their conduct as true Christian children ought to be. Me moved a vote of thanks to the Sisters for living their lives to the children and to the children's God, and trusted that those irbod ladies would be ever dear to them, and enshrined in their hearts for ever. The vote being duly carried, ■ Father Chastagnon asked "Father 'Aubrey to distribute the prizes, winch that gentle man did in accordance with tho following list, and with a kindly word to each recipient :- pjw!Blls

SACRED HEART SELECT SCHOOL.

First Class—Prize tor. good conduct,, presented by Very Rev. Father Chas tagnon— boarders, Mary Power ; day pupils, Mary Nevin. Christian Doctrine —Margaret McCormick 1, Kate Suther land 2 j Sacred History. Irish History, English History—Kate Sutherland 1, M. McCormick 2 ; Composition—Margaret McCormick 1, Mary Nevin 2 : Grammar Margaret McCormick 1, Kate Suther land 2* Parsing and Analysis—Margaret McCormick 1, Mary Nevin 2.; Geography —Mary Nevin 1, Kate Sutherland 2 ; Arithmetic— Margaret McCormick 1, Kate Sutherland 2; Algebra—Margaret Mc- Cormick 1, Mary Nevin 2 ; Bookkeeping. —Kate Sutherland; Reading and ReciJ tation-Mary Nevin; Plain and Oma mental Writing—Kate Sutherland. Skcond Class — Christian Doctrine, Sacred History, Grammar arid Bopk keeping—Harriet Vincent 1, Mary Power 2 ; Heading and Recitation—Mary Power 1, Harriet Vincent 2. Third Class—Christian Dcctrme— Mary E. Vincent l r Anaie McDonald 2 ; Irish History and English History-Mary Dennihy 1, Mary Ellen Vincent 2; Grammar-Ethel Kelly 1, Mary Dennihy 2 ;. Letter Writing - Kate Pendergast ; Geography-Delia Nevin 1, Mary Mhe Vincent 2 ; Arithmetic—Annie McDonnel 1, Delia Kevin 2; Reading and Recitation —K. Prendergast 1 ; Delia Nevin 2 ; Algebra—Annie McDonnel. Fourth Class—Christian Dwtrine— Nellie Brophy 1, Agnes Thomas 2 ; Irish History- Agnes Thomas 1, Nellie Brophy 2 • English History—Florrie McFarlane 1 ' Agnes Thomas 2 ; Letter Writing- Agnes Thomas 1, Mary Pawling 2 ; Geography- Florrie MoParlane 1, Nelly Brophy 2 ; Grammar and Arithmetic— ; Mary Dowling 1, Florrie McFarlane 2; Reading—Nellie Brophy. _ _ . Fifth Class — Christian Doctrine- Annie Vincent 1, Kate Mummery 2; English History — Kate O'Connor 1, Annie McFarlane 2 ; Grammar—Annie McFarlane 1, Mabel Hoult 2 ; Geography l~A»nie MrFarlane 1, Annie Vincent 2 ; Arithmetic — Mabel Hoult 1, Katie I O'Connor 2 ; Reading—Kate Mummery ; Writing—Mabel Hoult. Sixth Class—Reading and Spelling— Mary O'Brien; Arithmetic—Essie De vane ; Geography — Daisy Roberts ; General Progress-Ella Roberts. Seventh Class - Reading — Lizzie Brick; Spelling and Tables-Maggie Brick ; General Progress — Kathleen *\vv_is__ Extras—Regular Attendance—Florrie McFarlane ; Music- Misses Sutherland and McCormick ; Drawing and Paintmg- Mar~aret McCormick ; Plain and Fancy Work—Misses McCormick and Suther land. ST. PATRICK'S PAROCHIAL SCHOOL. First Class — Good Conduct — Amy Hurley and Kate Nolan; Christian Doctrine (presented by .Very Rev. * »I*er Chastagnon) — Amy Hurley 1, Nellie Doyle 2 ; Sacred History—Maty Smithel 1, 'Margaret Hurley 2 ; Irish History- Margaret Hurley 1, Mary Smithel; 2 ; English History — Mary Smithel 1,, Margaret Hurley 2 ; Geography—Lizzie Spring 1, Margaret Hurley 2; Grammar — Nellie" Doyle ; Arithmetic and Writing- Amy Hurley 1, Mary Smithel 2 ; Reading »i„l Recitation—Nellie Doyle; General Improvement—Mary Kane. Second Class—Christian Doctrine— Florence Dudson 1, Annie Carrol 2 ; Irish History and English History- Annie Carrol 1, Florence Dudson 2; Gedfraphy—Florence Dudson ; Grammar —Annie Carrol j Arithmetic—Margaret ' Joliiwtbne ; Writing — Katie Nolan ; Reading:—Margai'et Johnstone ; Needle*-, work—Katie Nolan. Third Class—Christian Doqtnne and Kuglfeh History -- Rose Smithel; Geography-Katie Hurley j Grammar-

Margaret Moran ; Reading — Gertie Adams; Writing—Minnie Nolan ; Arith metic-—Alice Johnstone; General Im provemfint—Mary O'Loughlin ; Needle work—Nellie Nolan. \ Fourth Class—Christian Doctrine- Mary O'Connor ; Reading — Minnie Henry ; Geography — Margaret Dunn ; Grammar—Maud Brankin ; Arithmetic- Hannah Bryant; Tables and Spelling— Norah Spring—General Improvement — Mary Maliony. Fifth Class — Christian Doctrine- Mabel Dudson ; Reading—Maud John stone ; Arithmetic—Ellen Kane ; Spelling and Tables—Mary Jane H^ks>

The Political Situation

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Wellington, December 19. In consequence of Mr T. K. McDonald's name being included in a list of " doubt fuls," alleged to be drawn up by the 'Government, that gentleman takes occa sion to declare himself an avowed oppo nent of the present Ministry.

The Wellington correspondent of the " Lyttelton Times " says :—The Govern ment, I am led to believe, make mystery about resigning*''because their own inten tions are a mystery to themselves. It has been pretty definitely ascertained that Mr Bryce is not acceptable to the bulk of the Government followers. Captain Russell is the favorite in case of the recon struction, which i«, in the state of health of the Premier, absolutely inevitable ; but Mr Mitchelson, as senior member, bars the way with his claims to the leadership. Captain Russell, who went away to Napier to give evidence the other day in Tanner's case, was, I hear, very wroth. The dis sension in the Cabinet not having conic to an end, the inspired correspondents have nothing tint is not mysterious to'say about the resignation of the Government. That they must resign in order to reconstruct is of course certain, for the •simple reason that the estimate of num bers, of which I have sent you particulars, is with a view to reconstruct. Many of the M.'s and all the " Doubtfuls" being certain to vote against the Govern ment as at present constituted, a short session—merely to elect the Speaker and make sure of the Government, just a couple of mere formalities —before ad journing till April : that is the official pro gramme". It is evident to everybody that with parties in the state in which they are, and with the Opposition so strong as it is, the above expectation is absurd. " Bad tactics " is the opinion heard about the summer session, except. in the circles that like the Government because they do not like the Opposition.

Latest Cable News

HOME AND FOREIGN,

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CANADIAN-AUSTRALIAN MAIL SERVICE.

Lokdon, December 18. Canada offers a subsidy of £165,000 for a monthly mail service from Great Britain to Australia, via Canada. It is believed that Great Britain will give £50,000, and it is hoped the Australian colonies will supplement it with £30,000. • ;«T.t; THE CURRENCY. Washington, December 18. The Republican Caucus of the Senate has approved of the purchase of silver bullion witli the .surplus of twelve million dollars, and sanctioned free coinage whenever silver shall have been maintained at par for jv year : also of the purchase of twelve- million ounces of silver bullion yearly; not exceeding three million ounces in any one month, in addition to the present monthly purchases. TRetaeived December 20. 10.30 a.m.] SERIOUS RAILWAY ACCIDENT. Quebec, December 11). The express train from St Joseph to Quebec was derailed, and the carriages fell a distance of 20 feet. Five persons were killed and many in jured. . FATAL ACCIDENT. Bombay, December 19. .A'house and several stores in the Native quarters of which there were 100 occupants suddenly collapsed. Thirty of the inmates were killed and many others seriously injured. THE BALLAR AT TRAGEDY. Melboubne, December 20. At tbe inquest on the bodies of the victims of the Ballarat tragedy the evidence of the medical gentlemen who made the post mortem examination proved that Johnston, the father, ad ministered prussic acid to the children before he suffocated them.

A LUMPERS' STRIKE. The coal lumpers have struck work as an attempt to crush the free labor bureau out of existence. The ship owners have expressed their deter mination to maintain the bureau. [Received December 20, 11.30 a.m.] L ATHLETICS. Sydney, December 20. The Amateur Athletic Association have definitely decided to be repre sented at the New Zealand Champion ship Meeting at Auckland. They will send several representatives who will compete in the following events :— 100yds,"250yds, 440 yds, half mile, and one mile races, and three mile and One mile walk.

THE FEDERAL COUNCIL.

Adelaide, December 20. While the Representation Bill was under discussion in the Legislative Council a motion that the Speaker leave the chair was carried and the measure was consequently shelved. The result is that South Australia will not be represented on the Federal Council. ■

IRISH AFFAIRS.

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London, December 18 and 19. Over seventy members of Parliament are at present at Kilkenny awaiting the election. MrsJustin McCarthy, on his arrival received an ovation from both men and women. Mr Dillon deplores the outrage on Parnell, and exhorts the latter's oppo nents to desist from violence. Tne Irish Presbyterians have issued an appeal to the English Presbyterians urging them to reconsider their deter mination to support Home Rule. Some exciting scenes have taken place in the Kilkenny Municipal Council. The minority retired in dudgeon, and the majority then voted confidence in Mr Parnell. The Clan na Gael supports him. Mr Parnell's eye-sigbfc is in danger. The inflammation has extended to both eyes, but he persists in speaking at the surrounding villages despite the warn ings of the doctors, It is alleged by his opponents that the amount of in jury is purposely exaggerated.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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THE WATER SUPPLY.

TO THE BDITOE. Sir,--I see by your report of the speeches made at the inauguration of his Worship, the new Mayor, the ex-Mayor remarked that it wa.s intended to devise some plan for high water pressure for the purpose of supplying the Borough water cart, Itiscurioushowwooverlook jutsfcwhnt we Avant when we have the tiling without any trouble. Now just the thing wanted could be Obtained by shortening the down spout on' his late Worship's grain store which has for a considerable time con ducted the whole gathering of the water shed immediately and directly on to the side path, and by cutting this near the spouting and connecting a hose Avhich would lead the water into the cart we Avould have an unlimited supply, and it would be much better utilized'than it is at present; for on a wet night after leav ing church I have heard gehtlemeu, who had been submerged in the product, make use of expressions which "evidently had not been taught them in the place, just left; the stream undoing any good .which might have accrued to them from their visit; and as the cart/is seMom out in dry weather'you can see how nicely the whole arrangement would fit. —l*am, etc., Phtjle,

THE MARKETS.

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Londo?:, December 19. Five hundred bales of New Zealand hemp have been sold ar auction. Fine quality realised L 27, good L 25 10», fair L 22. Beef—Hind quarters New Zealand, 4^d; Queensland, 4d. New Zealand mutton, 4-\<\. (Received December 20, 10.30 a.m ) London, December 19. Consols, 90.| ; New Zealand 4 per cent, inscribed stock, 100 ; 3i, per cents, do, 94| ; South Australian wheat, 38s (id, steady ; Victorian do, 38s ;New Zealand, do, 37s 6d, steady. Three months' bills, 4^ percent. ■

A somewhat novel ceremony took place a Oxford on Tuesday last, the occasion being that of Professor Lichtwarks visit to .that town, when an unwritten diploma was given to the first horse educated at Oxford. The horse in this case was a three-year-old filly belonging to Mr Mejers, which proved to be a perfect adept in the use of her hind legs ; but when she had matriculated under the Professor .'for the space of about an hour and a half she was considered by the whole class to be quite entitled to hor diploma which was duly conferred after the following manner:—A gallon of sparkling ale was "shouted" by one of the pupils, and the Professorss' health duly toasted. Then the Professor conferred his diploma of merit upon her equmeship, by picking \~p her hind foot, placing thereon a flowing tankard, and after wishing her future usefulness to ; her owner, and absence from ill-usage' he quaffed a portion of its contents, the re mainder he finished seated on the animal's rump, she having neither bridle or saddle on. Three hearty . cheers for the Professor wound up the proceedings.

THE ASKBUSTON GUABDIAfo SiTTOPAY, j)BOgBIBiB»_gg»_18gO.



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■Educating the '^ome OR \ •■■:■] The Influence of Kindness on Mans Noblest Slave." ; (Under the patronage of the N.Z. Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals) t Professor Lichtwark * "\ \ ILL give Practical Lcssous in his 5 VV Unrivalled System of- Horse j Taming, IN THE ARCADE, ASHBUKTON J . On WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER, 24th i :' Si'.f 1890. 1 At RAJIAIA'-MONDAY, Dec. 22nd, AND AT ; METHVEN,r TUESDAY 23rd. ' You appoint your own Treasurer, who will hand you your money back if you-are not satisfied. All persons interested in horse manage meat, are requested to meet the Professor at the Arcade, Ashburfcon, on SATUR DAY, 1 at 3 p.m. Rakaia at 8 p.m., and Methy«ii on MONDAY, at 8 p.m. When a>tree general discourse will be given on the "uses and abuses of the horse " and classes formed SEE POSTERS., I. and Co. (Next Bank New Zealand) WATOHMAXIiES AND JEWELL US. . ■ : :lhv wesfc^CMiiiS'KmraiCß: Pees as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and pj S guaranteed 12 months. O PEBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal fepectacles. Sights tested free. Several good second-hand Rotheram and Other 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 in the world. Every descrip tion of Gold and Silver Jewellery made up or neatly repaired. .1. BALEK AflD GO, 12132 Next Ba^NowZoaland. A iid.row ■ .Black WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND OPTICIAN. JUST ARRIVED to-Jlay, direct from Home, 1 case of Marble Clocks, and 1 case of Electro-Plated Goods, com prising Cruets, Biscuit Boxes, Dessert JCnivJs and Forks, Toast Racks, &c, <v,u , 'ill most suitable' for Wedding and Christmas Presents. These Goods are of 'Jio very latest design and best finish, and will be sold at most reasonable prices. A Tiiial Solicited. First-class Repairs in Watches, Clocks nd Jewellery, : ANDREW" BLACK, WATCHMAKER, WOOLSHIP FOB LONDON jg&|k f|IHE MA NIFICENT IROiv SHIP "CARBET CASTLE," 1585 Tons Register, 100 Al, Will be despatched from Lyttelton for LONDON DIRECT, •ibout the middle cf December. Cargo carried at lowest current rates. , Early application for space is ncces sary. For further particulars as to rate of freight, etc., apply to 11 13 FRIEDLANDEB BROS. m"a s . <j|g 1.1. SPEICEIi k (0. 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) in 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. W. W. SPENCKR & CO. are now selling CHEAPER than any other house in Ashburton. White Lace Curtains 2s Cd a pair White Calico 3s 6d a dozen Grey Calicos 2s lid a dozen Check and Stripe Ginghams 4s lid a doz. guaranteed to wash White Muslin 3jd 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 6s 6d Men's Colonial Shooters J 0s 6d Men's Strong Leather Elastic Sides 10s 6d Women's Strong Elastic Sides Gs lid Children's Plain and Patent Leather Shoes and Strap Slippers in endless variel at very low prices at W W. SPEICER & CO _ THE_ARCADE. __i T" AM" A CASH BUYER" OF " LONG AISD SHORT OATS, D.THOMAS, 12*10$ Ashburton,



j '"wT'IPATOHING-""""" TENT, TARPAULIN, REAPER CANVAS, ANT " •■ .•- . ;..()Til M A N U FA C T U R E R, I J J AS always on hand large- Stocks of TENTS in all hisses of 0 \LTCO, DUCK {.'.} TWH-L and CANVAS. . ■ "Special attention called to the large and well assorted stock of i^iea/f^eir, Axtd bindijr a.^isrv.A.sßs FOR ALL MACHINES, MADE ON THE PREMISES. " It EPA IRS PR OMP TL V E XEOUTE D. Any size Grass Seed Sheets made to order. " TAI<PAULINrf AND STACK COVERS ALL SIZES IN STOCK. MAIIQUBES from 12^24 to-35x65 ONHIE Orders by letter or telegram promptly attended to. W. PATCHING EAST STREET, i-'77 /V S H E_U RT O IT- '^



TENDERS. T,>::sDKRy wanted for Stocking si art ' FarHn.; about 420 Acres Wheat. 8100b; to bo ke.pt standing til) randy for cartin.2. Two drays to be provided for contractors. Tenders close Ist •January. 12J126 MIO? EDITJE.^S(^HIi.S . "Notice" rpHE Wakanui Sports Committee have JL decided that the Bicycle Itace shall be run over airain on the same ground on TUESDAY, 23rd, ab 6.30 p.m. . J. COCKBURN, 12*127 Hon. Sec. COJ^UMBNTAII^J)I^ERr A' Complimentary Tinner to Mil E. J\ G. Whioi-it,' M.H.R., will be "ivenon WEDNESDAY Evening, Dec ember 31, at 8 o'clock, at the Waterton Hotel. Tickets to be obtained of the un dersigned, or of Mr Harrow, East Street, Ashburton. 12,120 ;A. PPOLHEROE. . TO BUILDERS. , TENDERS are invited till noon on ' SATURDAY, the 27th inst., for ereutihsr a Dwelling House at Clent Hills, Upper Ashburton. Specifications, etc., may be seen at Offices of Geokgh Jameson, Esq., Mer chant, Ashburton. JoHNWIKTELAW, . Architect, 146 Worcester Street, Christchuvch. ■;■..', ■: :!■ . ,;; 12 116 ,fir«t!7"-i first 7 ':-.- p^rstTTT; A T the' LARGEST 1 PELT)-TRIAL' Held in Australia this Season, . The iran^ri& WAS PLACED-FIRST,. ;sißl defeating seven other niaeliiues. ■ ■ THIS IS GENUINE. D. THOMAS, 12*101 , Agent. "I N winch the p<u t or " I ddy f.ino" I as .U b« taken by the ouL,m.il Lidy Amalem troiu K.n<ipoi. ODDFEL LOW S' HAL L ? THUESDAY,"JAN. Ist., 1891. Admission 3s, 2s, Is. ' ' X O W TV ■ Jt-I AJltl'lJ, BA.KAIA PEIDAY, 2nd JANUARY,' "' I 1891' i -M| 1 Admission ... ... 3s and 2s, . 12{129 -. : . ASHBURTON WOOL SALES PHF, SECOND SALE OF THE SEA- X. SON WILL BE HELD EARLY. IN-JANUARY. FJUEDLAHpEII.BROS; MILES & CO., ■ D. THOMAS. JOHN G. RESTELL, In conjunction with the ¥. Z. Loan nnd wleren.n)-ilc Agency Co., Ld. 12*36 !IElli!irM!]liIE::, mniiM m zeaiM (FIRE AND MARINE.) T"P HE business of this Company has I Uen TRANSFERRED to the OOMM KROIAL UNION A 3SURANOE COMPANY, Limited, ■of London, by whom, through the various Branches and Agencies in New Zealand, all accounts owing to and by and all losses under the Colonial Insurance Company's policies will be settled in future. F. ALLEN, General Manager. Wellington, New Zealand, December 11th, 1890. THK COMIIERCLAL UNION ASSUR ANCE COMPANY, (Limited). Established 1861. Incorporated under Act of Parliament, 7 and 8 Vie, Cap. 110. Head Office : 19 and 20 Cornliill, London. ' Capital fully subscribed ... £2,500,000 Total Invested Funds ... 2,351,7*7' Total Annual Nett Income,.. 1,132,239 HEAD OFFICE v:m NEW ZEALAND : Lambton Quay, Wellington. With Local Boards of Advice in Australia and New Zealand. General Manager for New Zealand : FRANK ALLEN, J.P. Every description of Fire and Marine Insurance effected at LOWEST CUKBENT KATES. CUFF & GRAHAM, Managers for Canterbury, Christchurch. AUTCNTH FOll A.SHBUBTON : FRIEDLANDER BROS. 12+122 ' "NEW ZEATANDIL\ILWAYSr Train Akbangements for Ashburton Caledonian Sports, and Christ church Bicycle Races, &c, December 26th. npHE Train due to "leave Timaru for 1 Ashburton at 7.25 a.m., and Ash burton for Christchurch at 11 a.m., will run as follows : — Timaru departure, 7.10 a.m. ; Rangitata, 8.27 ;. Hinds, 9.0 ; Wlnslow, 9.16 f Tinwald, 9^28 ; Ashbur ton, 9.42'; Chertsey, 10.13 ; Rakaia, 10.27 ; arriving at Christchurch at 12.15 p.m., stopping at, all other stations if required. The train from Springburn to Ashbur ton will start at 7-25 a.m., and run S0 f minutes earlier than timetable times, to connect with the train from Timaru. The 11.55 a.m. train from Tima.ru to Ashburton will run as on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays.- and there will be a train from Ashburton to Timarn which will start at 5.35 p.m., and run 1 hour 45 minutes latter than the afternoon train on Tuesdays, Thursdays -and Satur days. The Mount Somei-a branch train will leave Ashburton at 5.45 p.m., and run 1 hour 20 minutes later than timetable times. The evening train from Christ-church to Ashburton will start at 5.20 p.m., and run 1 hour 5 minutes later than timetable times up to Chertsey, arrivinc; at Ashbuiv fcon 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 time table times. Goods traffic will be suspended on 25th and 26th December. 12^125 BY ORDER.



TINWALD YARDS. 23bd DECEMBER, 1890. D THOMAS has received instruc « tions to S<4l by Public Auction (as above)— OA A A 5-bml TWO-TOOTHS, 4J\)\ '\) ■ lai-ge size -perfect plums. O•) Q Cl"ossbre(l EWES, with jH ~~ O heavy percentage of lambs, ALSO— On account of Mv W. J. Atkinson, -i Chestnut HACK, 7 years, I good in Saddle and Harness SADDLE AFD BRIDLE. LDOG " Laddie," either lead or drive, any trial given H BLACK SLUT "Flo," X either lead or ckive, any trial given. —ALSO— F»t and Store SHEEP, CATTLE, and PIGS. D, THOMAS, 12)-i 07 "isHbURTOir^IGH~SOHOOL. . , j THE Prize Distribution will take place on MONDAY Evening. Commenc ing at 7.30. ' JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN. 12136 wxwm



UOPE FOR THE DEAF i Purson cured ofdeafness and noises l\ in the Head of long standing, by a simple Remedy, will be .dad; to forward a description of it free - to anyone 'who applies. The mo.-.t as fconishing cures have lately been effected by the same remedy. Address: Nicholson, 175 William Street, Mcl bourne ,}, ' 7 GOVERTONT__NOTIC.ES. 3." ~~ "NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. ' NOTICE. 11HE RAKATA BRIDGE will be blocked for Repairs from SATUR DAY NIGHT 20th iust., to MONDAY MORNING 1, 22nd inst. By OrJer, R;iihvay Engineer's Oflice, Christchurch, 19th December, 3890. 12 135 OAT SHEa V CHAFFI ' O7ANTED-50 TONS. ''' .,,;;;, Apply, 12J109 D. THOMAS. TO THE LADIES ■ ■ • ..I' ASHBURTON COUNTY. MISSES MORRISON AND HOLLOWAY, Dress and Mantle Makers, Tancred Street, Ash burton. TINWALD DOMAIN BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance __ of the "Public Reserves Act, 1885," clam.os 5 and 6, that the Tinwald Domain will.be .set apart for the Annual Racii, Meeting of the Tinwald Racing Club," on THURSDAY, the Ist day. of January, 1891,.0n which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz :— For each Adult ... ... One Shilling For each Horse ... ... One Shilling For each Trap ... ... One Shilling Admission to Grand Stand and Saddling Paddock, Throe Shillings ; Children under 12, free. MARK SCOTT, Chairman Tinwald Domain Board. 12J99_ . __1 Of. jB AWCETT JL/ODD SURGEON DENTIST, Addbehs :—Court Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. Private Residence, Tancred Street, hree doors below Masonic Hull.