THE ASHBUBTOtf GITARDIAK, WEDNESDAY. DECEMBER 31, 1890.



W. PATCHING, TENT TARPAULIN, REAPER CANVAS, AND HORSE CLOTH MANUFACTURER, HAS always on hand large Stocks of TENTS m all sizes of CALICO, DUCK TWILL and CANVAS. Special attention called to the large and well assorted stock of SEPAIBB PROMPTLY EXECUTED. Any size Grass Seed Sheets made to order. TAHPATJLIN^ AND STACK COVERS ALL SIZES IN STOCK. M AKQUEES from 12 x 34 to 25 x 65 ON HIE Orders by letter or telegram promptly attended to. W. PATCHING EAST STREET, 12 77 J± S HBURT'UN I have on View and for Sale Fisher's Patent Hydraulic BUTTER & MEAT COOLERS & PAESERVESS. JOHN G7KESTELL. WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. TESTIMONIALS.' " . ' The New Zealand Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Limited. Christchurcli, December 3rd, 1890; Mus FrsHER, . .' ■  .o ■ Beckenhnnu Sydenham. , Dear Madam,—l have much pleasure m stating that we are now u«ing one of your Butter Coolers (largest size) m our Dairy Department, 'and with very gratifying results. The Cooler was subjected to a severe test duri'ig the frecotrt hot weat&er, but the butter remained firm. - Yours faithfully,' -* i A. H. TURNBULL, ;_ ._.,■■ Secretary. 22 Cianmer Square, Christehurjh, ", 3rd December, 1890. My Dear Mrs FrsHEU s —Aftcr having your No. S.Cooler m use for over twelve mouths, I can with every confidenoe recommend if, and would not .be .without it m hot weather, and find it convergent at all seasons m keeping milk, cream,; butter, etc free from dust and niea. Very sincerely yourp, . , , . JANE :s: Sandridge Store, December t 9ch, 1880 Mhs C. FisHEii,—Madam—l have, got one of your patent Butter OooUr*/ I: have pleasure m saying that I like it, vqry muck ; ifc is, jOl I whh, for, ri»ohnMt ■tjid oleanfinePß. ■-■ ' ' MUS JOHNSTON. 151, Colombo Street, Christchurch. \- March 16, 1890. I have purchased one of the Butter? Coolers inveuted by Mrs Fisher and find ife very satisfactory : feel sure it will be of great use during the hot weather. , & FBBBMAHy



ftEOME JAMESON GENERAL MEECHANT, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA, TTAS IN STOCK A LARGE SUPPLY OF BINDER TWINS, OILS, [HARVEST .REQUISIT E S AND GENR AL FARM STORES] AND TO ARRIVE .- COENSAGKS AND SEAMING I'WINE. —AGENT FOR— The New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company, The Union Steamship Company, The New Zealand Shipping Company?



■ R°Br- lit «umY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand an immense Stock of WATCHKS, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLAT,?], of the latest anxi moat approved designs. WATCHES.—HoId and Silver, Eenglish and Geneva, American Huntora, 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 Rings of all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas and Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committees, &c, &c. All Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch, and at moderate charges. EAST STREET, ASHBTJRTON. 2 U7 H. M._JONEB. SANTA. Cr-A.XJS IS COMI3NG A ND so is Old Father Christmas, to give the above a fitting reception. Th« JLl_ Undersigned is now opening up a varied and well selected Stock o| Useful and Ornamental Goods suitable for Presents, Prizes, Rewards, Xmas and New Year Gifts, ranging from a diminutive Penny Doll to a Seventy Guinea Piano panese Toys and Fancy Goods, Albums, Photo Frames, Desks, Work Boxes Cabinets, Ladies Bags, Glove and Kerchief Boxes, Dressing Cases, Electro-Plated, j Goods, Ornaments m great variety, elegant nnd 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 and Co., and other publishers for the Xmas Trade. Booklets m great variety and Xinas Cards. The above is the largest and most complete Stock i»f Books and Fancy Gocjds m the county, affording the greatest choice, and offered at the LOWEST POSSIBLE REMUNERATIVE PRICES School Committees purchasing Bo^ks for prizes Toys and Fancy Goods forwhool treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. Inspection Invited. H. M. JONES, •«„



We SPARROW TAILOR AND MEN'S i e'r'c'.e r. EAST BTBFET. _ IMPORTANT PUBLIC NOTICE. KAIAPOI HOUSE AGAIN TO THE FRONT. MITCHELL JP_ fnURNER ITCHELL (SJ iURNER DESIRE to inform their numerous Customers and the public m general that after careful and mature | consideration they have decided to have THE WHOLE OF THEIR CLOTH ING CUT, MADE & FINISHED ON THE EXACT LINES OF TAILOR-MADE GOODS. ■ ■ As this involves the outlay of Hard Cash to a large amount, they trust the numerous and material advantages given to ALL THOSE m want of Really GOOD CLOTHING will be so palpable that MITCHELL AND TURNER will at once largely increase their already Extensive Clothing Business, by the adop tion of the above alteration m the style of their Manufact red Articles. i ; ■' jL- A WELL ASSORTED STOCK JUST OPENED UP. Mitchell & Turner KAU3POI HOUSE,



STEPHENS T> ROS TE.PHENS ID ROS MARKET HOUSE , WE have now m Stock and to arrive specially for the Jam eason, Sugar, Sugar, Svgar r 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. TEA. 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 tecommend as being Tip Top Value- TO GIVE SATISFACTION IS OUR AMBITION. STEPHENS BROS. MAEKET HOUSE



We have for Sale pj'-pj TONS PURE MANILLA BINDING TWINTC. O TONS MIXED BINDER TWINE (£ Mauilla, | Flax). 6 TONS PURE NEW ZEALAND FLAX BINDER TWIN.fi. O QA TONS BINDING WIRE, white cross brand WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY TO FARMERS AT LOWEST CXJItRKIVT RA.XX2S' Wool Season 1890-91. OUR NEXT SALE|WILL TAKE PLACE EARLY IN JANUARY WEI ARE CASH BUYERS OF Wheat, Oats Barley, and Ryegrass FRTEDLANDER BROS-



wj. spew no. 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 «ive 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. W. W. SPENCKR & 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 6s 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. SPENCER & GO THE ARCADE. FIRST. FIRST. FIRST. A T the LARGEST FIELD TRIAL Held m Australia this Season 1 The Brantford J&T WAS PLACED FIRST, defeating seven other machines. THIS IS GENUINE. THE ONLY STRING BINDER 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. 12§101 ■ Geokgb Com. . : -"V A| T(l n/| per uu,y to oe made by o&l 0&"r persons of cither sex m their own localities, at work for us. New bu^kess. All meet with wonderful success. Anyone can do the work- You don't need capital, or about the same as none. We.wil start you. No space to explain here. Bnt you can make a snug little fortune honor* and easily. The employment i» particularly adapted to the region m which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly a» much as men; Full particulars and instructions mailed free. Now is tbe time—don't delay, but write to us at once Stinson & Co., Portland, Maine, United States, 12 9



I. Salek and Co. (Next Bank New Zealand) WATCHMAKERS AND J WELLES- Lowest C.IRISTCHUR3H Peas as usual. j^S WATCHES CLEANED and pfS O guaranteed 12 months. tJ T3EBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal 1 Spectacles. Sights tested free. Several good second-hand Rotheuam and Other English LEVERS very cheap and and guaranteed. ' A SPEClALTY.—Rotheram's English Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUR OWN ORDER. The best and most reliable timekeeper m the world. Every descrip tion of Gold and Silver Jewellery made up or neatly repaired, 1. SALEK AND CO, 12t32 Next Bank New Zealand. thF favorite opera, " PatibncE," BY request will be repeated at popular prices on THURSDAY, NEW YEAB'S DAY, . AT THK ODDFELLOWS* HALL, ASHBURTON. Admission ... ... 3s, 2s, Is Also, at the XOW IN H ALL, EBIDAY, V 2nd JANUABY. 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 bourn©, the lady who played this character m the Kaiapoi " Patience" Company, has kindly consented to take the part.



A USTRALTAN MTUAL PROVI- X\_ DENT SOCIETY. ESTABLISHED 1849, FOR LIFE ASSURANCE ON THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH HEAD OFFICE-CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, WELLINGTON. LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Hon. Monjan 8. Grace, C.M.G., M.D., M.L.C. (Chairman). Charles John Johnston, Esq. (Deputy- Chairman). Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Elward Richardson, C.M.G., M.H.K. Nicholas Reid, Esq. | ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £1,625.000 STERLING. INVESTED FUNDS EXCEED £9,000,000 STERLING, REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD AS SURE WITH THIS SOCIETY: IT is the only Colonial Life Office giving Annual Bonuses, reducing the net cost of Assurance to the Lowest Possible Limit. • It is the old largest, wealthiest, and" most prosperous Mutual Life Office m the Southern Hemisphere. ITS Bonuses are larger than those of any other Life Office of similar age m ai»y other part of the world. The Society, has distributed amongst its members upwards of £4,050,000 m Cash Bonuses, representing Reversionary Bonuses exceeding £8,000,000 sterling. AFTER making unusual ample reserves, the Cash Surplus for division for the year 1889 was £426,494, a larger amount of profit than has ever been realised or divided m one year by any other office of the British Empire. THE Society issued 11,664 New Policies during the year 1389, assuring £3,679,459, with new Premiums amount ing to £133,411. The Society Offers , UNDOUBTED SECURITY, LIBERALITY, PROFIT ITS investments m New Zealand securi ties are £1,273,514, and all the surplus Branch accumulations are invested m the Colony, thus making it essentially a THOROUGHLY COLONIAL INSTITUTION. BE CAREFUL YOU SELECT THIS SOCIETY, AND DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE SIMILARITY OF NAME OF SOME OF THE YOUNGER AUSTRA LIAN OFFICES. EDWARD W. LOWE, Residonfc Secretary, Chrisstchurch District Office, ; W. H. DERRY, \ 8 Agency Clerk. ' Local Broker, H. ZANPJSR.



TENDER S. TI7ANTEi> Tenders for Cutting, Stook VV ing, and Stacking 900 acres wheat at Methven. Tenders to be sent uo the Undersigned, or to the "Mail" Oflice, Ashburtoti, on or before sth January, 1891. Tenders to state number of machines. For particulars apply to ALEXANDER BROS., 12§167 Ashburton. T FDE R S. TENDERS wanted for Sfcooking and Forking about 200 Acres of Wheat. Particulars at "Mail " Oflice. vi 187 h. h. wright. __ "sZag point coal. niHIS superior Coal,, for household and JL steam purposes can now be obtained from Messrs J. G. Restbll, W. H. Collins & Co., and R. S. Bean m any quantity. Special quotations for truck loads. This Coal is perfectly safe m using, leaving no live ashes or soot, and' is Very cleanly and economical for household purposes, having great heat and lasting power. W. 11. WILLIAMS, Manager Shag Point Mine. (j[\ -D AWCETT JJoDDS SURGEON DENTIST, Addkess :—Court Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street, xrivafce Residence, Tancred Sfcreefc Three doors below Masonic Hall. ASHBURTON Wool Sales • THE SECOND SALE OF THE SEA JL SON WILL BE HELD IN THE ON MQNDAY, 19th JAJHUABY, Commencing at 2 o'clock. FIITEDLANDEii BROS. MILES & CO., D. THOMAS. N.Z. LOAN Jc'- MERCANTILE AGENCY GO. Associated with J. G. Rbstell. 12*188 "GOVERNMENT NOTICE^ " Hkjsw"zealand railways. Train arrangements for Timaru Cale donian: Sports, Ist and 2nd January. THERE will 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., Tinwakl 7.19, 'Window 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, Tinwakl 8.17, Ashburton arrive 8.25. Both will stop at all stations if required. TIFWALD RACES, Ist JANUARY. The evening train from Ashbulton 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. The train from Asshburton to Springburn 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.mV 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 Rsmgitata at 8.^7, Hinds 9, Winslow 9.16, Tinwakl 9.28/ Ashburton 9.42, Cbertsey 10.13, Rakaia 10.27 ; stop piny nt all stations if required. The train from Spiingburn to Ash burton will start at 7.25 a.m. and run 80 minutes earlier than timetable times to connect with the above train. 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 BY ORpER.



Public Notices. NEW YEAR GIFTS. NEW YEAR CARDS AND BOOKLETS. NEW ANNUAL VOLUMES and BOOKS for. Prizes and Presentations. NEW FANCr GOODS, 4c, &c L F. ANDREWES & Co. TINWALD RACING CLUB^ ANNUAL BALL. THE Annual Ball m connection with the above will be held at the Temperance Hall, TinwaM, on THURS DAY, January Ist, 1891. Dancing at 8 p.m. Gates' Band. Tickets, 3s, to be obtained from any of the Committee. ' 12*176 —WAKANUI RIVER DISTRICT. TRIENNIAL ELECTION j "VTOTICE is hereby given m pursuance LX of the provisions of " The River Boards Act, 1884," and "Theßegulation 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 form 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. ME S. B. SEYMOUB, SURGEON-DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT AS HBURTON on dates to be announced, and may be consulted at MR. CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST. 10 17 THE~ASHBUETON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1886 the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz : — IF PAID m ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6cl  Half-year... 12s (id, by post, 18s (id  Year ... 24s od, by post, 7s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... ]5s Od, by post, 21s 6d „ Year ■ ... 80s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d if booked, 4s each tis may be sent a ayment. _____________ rTH~R" I S"T"M A S~™!fA"L eT* EVERY NOVELTY IN FANCY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR CHR.STMAS r A e ND h NEW YBAR VERY CHEAP, MFIS ADAMS FANCY REPOSITORY, Bau»ders' Buildings, 12 158



*■ ' V ■ I John Orr & Co. / INVITE THE ATTENTION, OF FARMERS To their Large and Varied Stocks of all classes of Goods, suitable for the ■ Harvesb Field. 1000 Bales ..Binding TWINE, Crown Brand 250 Bales Manilla Binding TWINE Machine Extras and Fittings 100 Cases Binding WIRE, White Cross 100 Cases Castor Oil Leather Belting, IJin to 6in Valvoline and Lubrolino Oil Lard and Olive Oil Cylinder Oil Perforated Zinc, 3/3 Bto 7/8 Seaming Twine McCormick Binders. The agents of tha : ! McCormick reapers and binders have just received news of a very exciting trial at Tamworth (N.S. W.) on Saturday, December 6. The prize competed for was the Society's medal, which was offered to the machines exhibited at their Show ; but m order to have a successful trial they m addition offered a prize of ten guineas, open to all comers. Both prizes were gained by the McCormick, which was awarded the full maximum number of points. This was the first time this season where the winner ;tt any trial m Australia obtained the full number of points under each heading. Tho McCormick also gained first prize at Stawell (Victoria) beating he Massey, Hornsby, and Deering. i John Orr & Go.



raWAM RiflM CLUB. ANNUAL MEETING. TO BE HELD on the RACECOURSE TINWALD, on Thursday, January!, 1891 President—Dr Tweed. Vice-Pkesidents— Messrs D. McLean, and C. M. Strachey, Judoe—Mr M. Stith Stewards—-Messrs J. Begs?, G. James, M. Scott, I). Thomas, M. Stitt, C. M. Strachey, H. H. Wright, E. Gates, and Dr Tweed Cliskk of thi Coubsk—Mr B. Hanks. Clerk of thj. Scales—Mr A. J. Kelly Starter—Mr D.. Thomas. Treasurer—Mr M. Scott. Handicjappkr—Mr J, Cresswell, First Race to^Start at 12,30 p.m. froomhii;: (Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club.) 1.— -Handicap Hurdle Race, of 20 soys; nomination, 10s : acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 3 soys out of the stake Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft 6in high. One mile and a half 2, —Maiden Plate, of 15 soys ; entrance, 15s.- The second horse to receive 2 ; sovs out of the stake. Weight for age. One mile. 8. —Tin-wald 'Cup Handicap, of 45 sovsj nomination, 1 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 10st. About three miles s.—Welter HaxnicAr, 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 the Club and the second horse. Entrance 10b, on night of general entry. Weight Bat. Any overweight to b« declared. Six furlongs. —Flyino Handicap, of 25 soys; nomina tion, 10s-. acceptance, 10s. The second horse to receive 5 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 B^.Consolation Handicap, of 15 soys. The second horse to receive 2 soys out of the stake. Nomination, 10a \ 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 Scurry (if ime permit) of 10 soys; entrance, 10s. For horses that have never v/on public money. Catch weights. Hulf a mile. RULES AND REGULATIONS." 1. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing. The Trotting race under the rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association, 2. No entry will be received except on the'eonditionthat 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. The roces are open to any horse, MOBMtIV fttfdent m the district for Ist Ucui>er, I*9o, 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 river. 5. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable m accord ance with this programme, for Hie ex penses of the court. 6. All nomination and acceptance fee to so to the funds of the Clnb, .. 8 NOMINATIONS Nomination* 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 Ho el, Tinwald, not later than 9on SATURDAY, December the 3th, 1890 ___'•' WEIGHTS. Weight -w ill b declared on or about December 27th ; 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, rnofc later than 9 p.m on HKttWAT *—I»'S as.sß ßo , ' JJon £c



ZANDER'S HIGJpil W HISSY DON'T talk to me of Eau-tle vie T would raise a Scotchman's dander, For nectai- 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'sauld " KilmarnockV' famous brand An' "Power's," even grander, Eh! but it's line! "Here's Avid Langsyne ! And "Here's tae Henry Zander " 12tH0 THE dOIIAI INSURANCE COMPAH OF Iff ZEIWD (FIRE AND MARINE.) T HE Business of this Company has P been TRANSFERRED to the COMMERCIAL 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 COMMiR^iXiTuNION ASSUR ANCE COMPANY, (Limited) Established 1861. Incorporated under Acb of Parliament, 7 and 8 Vie, Cap. 110. Head Office : 19 and 20 Cornhill, London Capital fully subscribed ... £2,500,000 Total Invested Funds ... 2,351,707 Total Annual Netfc Income... 1,132,239 HEAD OFFICE for NEW ZEALAND : Lambton Quajr, 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 ab LOWEST CURBEtfT RATES CUFF & GRAHAM, Managers for Canterbury, Christchurch. Agknts for Ashburton : WUIEDLANDER BROS 22



"VTOTWITHSTANDING continued re ports ot the success of other Machines, THE DEERING ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER, JOS! m TO HOLD US OH Having, during the last two Season?, 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 duplicates (extras), and is therefore ready for emer gencies. Twines, Oils, Corn Sacks, &c. John G. ftestell STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 24th December, 1890. Massey-Toronto Light Binder. • LIGHTEST IN DRAFT. SUREST TO TIE. BfIBjHBEASIEST TO MANAGE, m SWIFTEST TO CUT, THE LONGEST LIVED.' MOST SCIENTIFICALLY MADE Stationary Axle AND Raise and Lower Style 5,116,' and 7 FEET CUTS* Of»the latter only vfiry few|on hand. £2000 Worth of Extras m Stock, which wil lie supplied to farmers at manufacturer's prices at any time JDAY OR NIGHT. FRIEDLANDER BROS.



new Year holiday. Next, beinsr New Year's ■*■ Day, the " Guardian " will not be published. tisiTQßs to melboumk^j Wt!l-knewn and Buo- w^^^^r rasi oomoLTAnoWf f //flrtrf It JT« MilkWH* 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 East Street. The House for BUTTER, CHEISsB, and BACON, D. MoFARLANE'S East Street. The House for GOOD FLOUR, MEAL, and RICE, D f McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for all lines of - - GROCERIES At Lowest Possible Rates. EAST STREET ASHBU R T O N. 10+168 Shaiplin, Vincent & Co. SAWMiLL-ERS AND TIMBER MERCHANTS, SPBINGBTJBN. HAVE erected large Sawmills at Alford Forest, and can now supply any amount of Building Material, also Bridge Timber and Planting 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 em be delivered by train, or at the Mills, or by rail from Springburn to any part of the dktrict. he Mills are within 1| miles of the Springburn Rail way Station. FIREWOOD, SLABS, AND WASTE TIMBER Always on hand. Orders by post promptly, attended +38