nfter die elections and allowed the Gover nor to call Mr Ballance. He hoped that the Government would u;ive some indica tion of their Native land policy, and the policy of opening up the country. Ho spoke as a member of the Opposition, and hoped that when Mr Ballance left office there would not be a large deficit. He .hoped the Premier would not intro duce a system'of taxation that would lead to deficiency. Mr E. M. Smith said thathe would support the present Government, as he believed they would support the measures he would bring forward for the encouragement of mining and industries. The Premier congratulated the mover and seconder, and said that Government would give attention to the proposed for a Royal Commission to enquire into the Civil Service., and also to the suggestions respecting small holdings. As to the property tax, the Government were pledged to repeal it, but he could not go fully into that question at present. He hoped that when the Financial Statement was brought down it would be found that the Government had not neglected this great question. He claimed the Govern ment were entitled to the recess asked, and said that the effort of the Government would be to give effect to election promises. Mr Scobie McKenzie attacked the Speech, and said that there was little to expect irom the present Premier, as on former occasions when leaving officel there had been a deficit. Referring to the time »sked by the Government, he pointed out that m 1887, when the finances were m a deplorable state, Sir H. Atkhißon only arked for a fortnight, and that was objected to by those who now asked for four months. He saw no reason for delay. He thought it was the duty of the Govern ment to introduce a Bill to validate •Judge Edwards' appointment. He thought that Government should have had a policy ready after the attempts which had been made to oust the Govern ment, and saw no reason to delay a gra duated land tax for four months when it was to the absence of this tax that the Government attributed the exodus from the colony. He asserted that the country was again&t the Government, but a mere accident of the unfortunate labor struggle placed them m power. Mr Hogg said that Mr McKenzie's speech was full of inconsistencies. Re ferring to the land administration of the late Government, he said th»t it had led to gambling transactions all over the colony. He defended the labor represen tatives from the aspersions cast on then). Mr Bryce thought four months was too long a delay, and that such a claim was without precedent, necessity for two sessions had not been shown, and the Government must be held responsible for the expense. If, however, the Govern ment were determined to take four months, he' hoped tjiat they would not make it a prorogation, but merely an adjournment. K&Mr Reeves (Christchurch) characterised Dr Newman as an economist who wanted a large amount of money spent m the North Island. Referring to Mr McKenzie Mr Reeves said that he at times'had been a strong supporter and strong opponent of Yogel, and Stout and Atkinson, and he hoped that next session he might be found supporting the present Government. He was proud to see the position taken up by the labour party, and by their fruits would they be known. As to tha recess asked for there was a great difference between now and 1887. There had been a short session at that time I ■which was not the case at present. He ventured to say that the land policy to be brought down would be found to meet the requirements of the colony, and put a stop to dummyism. The Govern ment did not intend to stand still, but if the majority wished them to remain in active he hoped they would pay them the compliment of asking them to leave office. The reason the late Government had not called Parliament together was m order that their chief might be provided with a certain position ; that a position might be found for the member for Hals well, and that the late Ministry might jr.ike appointments m the Legislative Council. He strongly condemned the action of the late Premier m remaining m ofbee after the elections. He asked the House to trust them and to give them the necessary time to mature a policy. Mr Duncan moved the adjournment of the debate. The House adjourned at 10,45 p.m,

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(Received January 25, 10.40 a.m) IMPERIAL TREATIES. Melbourne, January 29. The South Australian Government agrees with Victoria that the colonies should have the right to make com mercial treaties direct with European powers.

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Brisbane, January 29. Important disclosures have been made m connection with the beer and spirit trade m Queensland. An en graver has confessed to making plates of Foster's and Bass' labels, also of olhers, including leading brands of whiskey. The methods of working up the beer if edifying are not over plea sant, as was shown m one case where a lump of meat was thrown into a vat and left there till the beer had obtained the proper flavour. The police are in stituting proceedings against those con cerned.

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(PEE FRESS ASSOCIATION.) Drowning-. Auckland, January 29. Fraiik Vaile, aged 16, was drowned While swimming to-day m the dam at the Chelsea sugar works. A man named McCarthy tried to rescue him but failed. The boy was a son of J. R. Vaile, Mount Eden. Anniversary mtay. To-day is being observed as a close holiday. There is splendid weather, but the wind is light for the sailing races. None of the races are yet finMied, Obituary. Dunejdin* January, 29. Mr W. 1 4 j. Farrer, late manager of the Bank of New South Wales, Nelson, has died here.

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GEORGE JAMESON GENERAL MERCHANT, . ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA, TTAS IN STOCK A" LARGE SUPPLY OF BIKDEK TWINE, OILS, HARVEST REQUISITES AND GSNRAL FARM STORES ALSO,- CORNSACKS AKD fSEAMING- TWINE. —AGENT FOR--J The New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company, The Union Steamship Company, The New Zealand Shipping Company ~~~ ~~WE ARE LANMNG~ EX "MILTIADES" and EX "MINYHIVE, 1200 Bales Uornsacks, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT, which we'offer to Farmers and others at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. We have for Sate _ o J~ p^ TONS PURE MANILLA BINDING TWINE. -| Q TONS MIXED BINDER TWINE (h M;inilla, I Flax,, Q TONS PURE NEW ZEALAND FLAX BINDER TWlNjs' C\f\ TONS BINDING WIRE, white cross brand WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY TO FARMERS AT LOWEST CCRKENT RA.TiaS; « x _ WANTED FOE, IMMEDIATE DELIVERY 10 000 {BUSHELS RYEGRASS. *"*"" <'-'• rrm\ '"m FRIED^tDER BROSv



The Rojai Jnsiiiwe Company. THE "wealthiest known Fire Insurance Company m the world, and sti nguiehed for MODERATE RATES, PROMPTITUDE, and LIBERaLITI. ACCUMULATED FUNDS OVER £C,OOO,C(fc. beg'to advise our Clients and others that we are prepared fca receive Is for Insurance m the above Company, on BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, etc, and GROWINfi CROPS AT LOWEST RATES, — ; —o— t- W. H. COLLINS & CO., AGENTS ifIAST ftTHEKT , ASHBUPTOUr WHEATTIfHEAJ. WHEATT" WE ARE PROMPT CASH ; BUYERS 0? PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers'account m our NEW GRAIN STORES, West Street, Ashburtoh, ou favotablo terms. Corusacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current ftates. ROLLITT and GO, OANTERBURT MILLS OFFICES and STORES: West Street, Ashburton.



robl |H:M ' wurray ." !f.y' f»; i^ 1;. ( PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c 1..; AS to hand an immense Stock of .WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY ataj/ i i PLATj] of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.—GoId and Silver, Eenslish and Geneva, American Hunters, tm& [ Crystals. „., JEWELLERY.—An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold anJ Silver Brooches, Lockets, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Guards, &c,, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, arid Signet Rings of all siae*., Akrge and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS; and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas and Wedding Presenrs, 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, ASHBURTON. 2 lit "~IMBERT TIMBERrTIBEIf . T*7"E HAVE JUST LANDED AND TO ARRIVE- Ex " Invercargill," 30,000 ft of RED PINE, BOARDS and SCANTLINGS. Ex "Loui," 20,000 ft PRIME WHITE PINE /FLOORING and MATCH LINING. Ex "Wild Wave, 20,00 ft, V.D.L.'TIMBER, all Sizes.* Ex " Wild Wave," 20,000 ft, 5 and 6ft PALINGS. Ei "Zior," 20,000 ft KAURI FLOORING and MATCH LINING, MOULD : INGS and TIMBER. -NOW LANDING "AND IN STOCK- '' WESTPORT COAL, GREYMGUTH COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL, SHAG POINT COAL, KAITANGATA COAL, MOUxsT SOMERS COAL Every Description of l-tuildinsj Materials PAINTS, OIL, GLASS, and BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY kept m Stock. I. fl. Coli and Go. TIMBER A¥D COAL M^BGHANTS  ASHBURTON



We SPARROW TAILOR AND MEN'S MERGER. EAST STKEET, NEW YEAR GIFTS. NEW YEAR CARDS AND NEW ANNUAL VOLUMES and BOOKS for Prizes and Presentations. NEW FANCY GOODS, &0., &v] L F. ANDREWES & Co. I. Salek and Go. (Next Bank New Zealand) WATCHMAKttBS AND JEWELLS Lowest Christchurch Peas as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and £[S guaranteed 12 months. tJ T3EBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal JL Spectacles. 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 m the world. Every descrip ion of Gold and Silver Jewellery ma de up or neatly repaired 1. SALEK AND CO., 2t32 ' Next Bank New Zealand. T\T OW QHOWING _1M o w Ohowing A FASHIONABLE LOT OF Springd Summer Goods. THE LATEST FASHION, REASONABLE PRICES, GOOD FIT and WORKMANSHIP, ought to ensure a ready sale for those Goods. Come Krtrl.y, Anil nvofil The Rusli at Xma**' Our Customers may depend upon cv promise that their orders will be finished up to time. 11. vV E. Craigliead, TANCRED STREET, SHBURIW,



STEPHENS T)ROS TEPHENS £J R O S MARKET HOUSE. TO STATION OWNERS, CON TRACTORS, AND HARVRSTHANDS IX7E have just landed a First Class vv .Stock of this Season's TEA, in cluding the very Choicest Varieties that money can procure. The Indians are flowery and pungent, whilst the Ceylons are spring pickings with plenty of grip. We have also m China Kaisow and Moning, both of excellent quality. In addition to the above we have secured for this district the sole ri«ht of selling and introducing the Kangra Valley Co.'sTEAS, which have been so highlycom meuded and appreciated m other parts of this and the adjoining Colonies. We have therefore no hesitation m recom mending them to our Customers and the Public. We have further been successful m pro curing the agency for this town for Sutton's, of London, FAMOUS FRUIT SAUCE, Cheapest and best m the trade. No Housewife should be without it. All other Goods m Stock of Best quality, —Including— ■ HARDWARE, TINWARE, BRUSH WARE, GLASSWARE, CHINA WARE, HOLLOWARE, CROCKERY, &c. N.B.— All GOODS purchased from us can be returned if not satisfactory, H-H^Satisfaction being our Motto. °^£J STEPHENS BROS,; MAEKET HOUSE ASHBURTON.



10 THE WQHSIIC Mil OF AS H BJJiRfT OF COUN TV. fITE WILL SUPPLY YOU WITH £ s. d. A COLONIAL TWEED SUIT FOR 18 6 1 FELT HAT 2 6 1 PAIR BOOTS 6 6 1 SHIRT I 9 1 SINGLET, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR DRAWERS, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR SOX, Merino 1 0 1 TIE 1 0 2 5 9 WE don't have bogus Cheap Sales, but are prepared to supply the above goods EVERY DAY INJ THE WEEK until further notice FOR CASH ONLY KAIAPOI HOUSE, MITCHELL JD_ rFURNER ITCHELL 06 JLURNER. A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVI A DENT SOCIETY j Established 1849. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE ON THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH HEAD OFFICE—CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, WELLINGTON. LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Hon. Morgan S. 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 yea* 1889, 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, Resident Secretary. Christchurch District Office, W. H. DERRY, Local Broker, Agency Clerk, E &ATOER.



MR GEORGE JAMESON FOR PRIVATE SALE, &\J\J Ashburton, all m grasa, with five-roomed House and four-stalled Stable, QAA ACRES at Newlands. 1 K^)K ACRES afc Wakauu*- T.S. 250 and 251, corner, of Moore Street and East Belt, on which is erected a well built Six-roomed House. LOTS 1, 2, and 3, Creek Road, Ailen fon, containing |-acre land, four-roomed House. !~l^ A low price will be accepted for this property. Apply to GEO. JAMESON, Land Agent, Ashburton and Rakaia. i — A Ox. * -f AWCETT JD ODD S SURGEON DENTIST, Adds ess :—Courfc Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street, private Residence, Tattered Street, Three doors below Masonic Hall.



H. M.. JONES. SjIINTA CJLAXTS IS COIVIIIVC-S- ; A ND so is Old Father Christmas, to give the ahovo*a fitting reception. The -£JL Undersigned is now opening up a varied and well selected Stock of Useful and Ornamental Goods suitable for Presents, Prizes, Rewards, Xnias 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, Goods, Ornaments m great variety, elegant and chaste m design, Pjrfumeiy 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 Xmas Cards. The above is the largest and most complete Stock of Books and Fancy Goods m the county, affording the greatest choice, and offered at the LOWEST POSSIBLE REMUNERATIVE PRICES School Committees purchasing Bo Mrs for prizes Tos and Fancy Go ode forschool treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. Inspection Invited. H. m. ~JONES



THE 1101 FIRE AIMARIIE IIBIUQI WAIT 01 SEW MAP, ITI CAPITAL....£2,OOO, 0 PAID UP £100,000 RESERVE & REINSURANCE FUND... £65,000 General Manager : W. DEVENISH MEARES E*}. OFFICES : 172 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIS rOHURCH. Hpecial Features : L'he ONLY INSTITUTION of its kind ! having its HEAD OFFICE m CHRISTCHURCH. LIBERALITY m SETTLEMENT of CLAIMS. RATES, me LOWEST CURRENT. # To Farmers. CLIENTS of the COMPANY and others are reminded that all Grain, Stack, and Implement RISKS are taken by this Company at Lowest Current iates. John G. Bestell WEST STREET, ASHBURTON AGENT'



1000 Bales Binding TWINE, Ciow* Brand 250 Bales Manilla Binding TWINE Machine Extras and Fittings 100 Cases Binding WIRE, White Cros 103 Cases Castor Oil . Leather Belting, l|in to 6in Valvoline and Lubroline Oil Lard and Olive Oil Cylinder Oil Perforated Zinc, 3/32 W-7/8 Seaming Twine McCormick Binders. The agents of the^MeCormick 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 olFered 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 ~he fust time this season where the winner at any trial m Australia obtained the full number of points under each heading. The McCormick also gained first prize at Stawoll (Victoria) beating the Massey, Hornsby, and Deering. John Orr & Co.



John Orr & Co. INVITE |THE ATTENTION OF FARMERS To their Large and Varied Stocks of all classes of Goods, suitable lor the Harvest Field.



Public Notices. MR S. B. SEYMOUE, SU R G E ON-DKNTIS T OF CHRISTCHURGH, WILL VISIT AS H,BURT ON n dates to be announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST'



THE tOIOIUi ttMltt COHFAIT OF IBW MAID (FIRE AND MARINE ) HP HE Business of this Company has i been TRANSFERRED to the COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, Limited, of London, by whom, through the various Branches find Agencies m New Zealand, all accounts owing to and by and all losses tinder the \ Colonial Insurance Company's policies will 36 settled m future. F. ALLEN, General Manager. Wellington, New Zealand, December 11th, 1890. THE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSUR ANCE COMPANY, (Limited) 9 Established 1861. Incorporated under Act of Parliament, 7 and 8 Vie, Cap. 110. Head Office : 19 and 20 Cornhill, London ' Capital fully subscribed ... £2,500,000 I Total Invested Funds ... 2,351,707 Total Annual Nett Income... 1,132,239 HEAD OFFICE for 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 CURBENT KATES CUFF & GRAHAM, Managers for Canterbury, Christchurch. Agknts for Ashburton : tfRIEDLANDER BEOS 22



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



Irrigation, TUST what is wanted for the country O also a REVOLUTION m the DRAPERY TRADE. Here we have it at W. W. Spencer and Co.'s THE MOST GENUINE Clearing Sale Ever held m Ashburton. Everything Reduced 25 per cent. drapsry7^lothing AND BOOTS. Men's Tweed Trousers 10a 6d, reduced to 6s lid Men's Tweed Suits 22s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits 5s 3d White Lace Curtains 2s 3d a pair Best French Merino Is s|d Stay Busks, all sizes, 2d a pair i Prints 2s 6d, dress length Prints 3|d, 4|d, s|d, guaranteed to wash Towels 3|d each j Washing Muslins 3d per yard Dress Goods 4-|d per yard Boys' Braces 4d. Boots. Boots. Colonial Shooters 9s lid, Bluchers i 6s 6d, 6s lid. I Women's Strong Elastic Sides 6s 9d Childs Kid Elastic Sides from 2s lid AT M W. SPENSER k HO, ■■HE AROADK



public Notices. /H II RIST MA S SAL E. | EVERY NOVELTY IN FANCY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS VERY CHEAP. MHS ADAMS FANCY REPOSITORy, Saunders' Building. 12 158 BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON LICENSING DISTRICT. X HEREBY give Notice, m accordance X with the Provisions of the Licensing Committee Act, 1881, Amendment Ac ■, 1882, and the Triennial Licensing Com mittees Act, 1889, that a POLL for the Election of FIVE Persons to form the Licensing Committee of the Borough of Ashburton, and for the purpose of taking the Vote of Ratepayers of the said Dis trict to determine whether the number of Publicans', New Zealand Wine, Accom modation, or Bottle Licenses may or may not respectively be increased m the said District, will be held at the Borough Council Chamber, Baring Square West, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 9th day of February, 1891. Nominations m the form set forth m the Second Schedule of " The Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876," wiil be re ceived at the Town Clerk's Office till 12 o'clock Noon on FRIDAY, the 30th day of January, 1891. CHAS. TC. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Jan. 22, 1891 1J123



ASHBURTON LODGE, 1.0. G.T. MEMBERS requested to attend FRIDAY 7.30. Election of Officers. Business important. All claims against above Lodije must be tendered on FRIDAY, 30th inst., or will not be re cognised. 1§162 FTIENDERS are required up to February JL 2nd, 1891, for repairs and alterations to Parsonage, Rakaia. Plans to be seen at the Bank of New Zealand, Rakaia. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 1 127 PUBLIC NOTICE. HAVING decided to relinquish busi ness m Ashburton, I take this opportunity of thanking my Friends and Customers for their Patronage m the past, and trust they will continue to favor my successors, Messrs Rollitt & Co. ALBERT ROBERTS, Grain Merchant, West Street. IN REFERENCE TO THE ABOVE, WE are now m a position to arrange with Farmers and others fco Store Grain at Lowest Current Rates. Large supply of Corn Sacks and T»vineon hand. I*9o ROLLITT & CO.



Thk Best Remkdy fob Ikdiokstiox — Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases 10 which we sue subjects Nokton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle aperient, are mild m their operation, and safe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at Is Ujd, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendors throughout the wo Id*



afloat for the United Kingdom is 1,99(1,000 quarters, for the Continent 752,000 quarters. Wool arrivals to date are 370,000 bales of which 52,000 have baon sent to the manufacturing districts. Tallow—Best mutton, 27s to 27s 6d, beef, 25s 6d to 265. Hides are m fair demand, best ox 3-|cl i to 3|-d per Ib. Union Steamship Company's .shares £11 12s 6d ; New Zealand Shipping Com pany's £4 10s ; Shaw, Savill and Albion Company £10 2s 6d.



SOMERSET LIVERY STABLES. JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietor. THESE old established and favorite central Livery Stables are now i n my hands, and it will be my constan effort to again bring their business into he front rank, and make these stables what their position and accommodation warrant them— THE PREMIER LIVERY STABLES of the Ashburton County. 'Buggies Traps, Saddle Horses, etc., al ays on hire, with skilful drivers ready the shortest notice. Open or Close Carriages for Wedding or other parties. Cabs at any hour, day or night. LOOSE BOXES for stallions and race horses. Country customers are guaran teed every accommodation at the lowest current rates JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietoa. 41 Though imitated by many, surpassed by none. .; LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Sty ion) 1 DUNEDIN. MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment con tinues to afford very superior accom modation to toiirists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges.



UPPER ASHBURTONROAD BOARD. mENDERS sa-e called for making _l_ Cutting into the South Branch, River Ashburton, at Jackson's road, near Westerfield Mill. Particulars of the work can be obtained by application to the Clerk, lenders to be m the Ashbur ton Post Office, addressed to the Chair man and marked TENDER, by 12 o'clock noon, on SATURDAY, January 31st, 1891. By Order, [^ J. DAVISON, ltlso ' Clerk. SUITS 70 MEASURE' rpHE Largest Stock of , X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEED Cone and see the prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. 3AUNDERS BUILDINGS :r. alcorn



u.s.s co _ paps) u.s.s., co TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \j OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. The Company's Steamers have now re sumed time table running to all ports. THEEXCURSION SEASON Will open Ist DECEMBER Next. Return tickets at reduced Fares. TRIPS TO WEST COAST SOUNDS On or about 14th and 26th JANUARY, 1 and sth FEBRUARY. GEO. JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton. ASHBURTONLICENSING DISTRICT I HEREBY give notice that the follow ing persons have been nominated to act as members m the Ashburton Licens ing Committee, viz., ANDREWS, GEORGE WILLIAM BULLOCK, THOMAS CHAPMA i\, STEPHEN STEPHENSON GU.DSELL, JAMES MuLEAN, DONALD SAWLE, JAMES WRIGHT SEALY, THOMAS THOMAS, DAVID And I further give notice that a poll for the election of FIVE of the above named candidates will be taken at the Templar Hall, Tinwald, on TUESDAY, 3rd February, 1891, commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. F. MAINWARING. Returning Officer. Ashburton, January 23, 1891. 1§133



THEE* MARKETS. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following cable message dated Londea, 27 th January :— Wool—The sales opened this day at the level of last sales, except for fine greasy crossbred, for which the Market is firmer. Attendance of both Home and foreign buyers is good. The total quantity available, in cluding wool held over from last series, is 382,000 bales; 52,000 bales of which have been forwarded to the manufacturing direct. I irVh&it —Market weaker, owing to mild r«rewfc&er. New Zealand wheat, f.a.q., to -arrive iron ship, is worth, c.i.f., 37s 3d per .January-February bill of lading. quotations unchanged since last tele (Received Alamjary 29, 10.30 a.m.) London, January 28. The total quantity of wheat and flour