THE MARKETS.

PER PKJSSS ASSOCIATION.

(Received December 14, 10.10 a.in.) London, Peoember 13. Auckland Harbor Board's four per cent and five per cent stock haye risen £\. Part of the butter by the Pakeha and Tainni was not sold, beius» below the quality suitable for the counter trade. Messrs Troiigrou.se and Co. say that only the finest quality will overcome the prejudices of buyers. The brokers are reducing prices two and three shillings per owt. The " Grocers' Cassette " states that all prices will probably rise. Tallow, mutton, 25s 9d ; beef, 24s 6d. The English wheat market is firmer, the Continental depressed, and the American improving. ,

Herewith »s circulated a portrait group of the famed Payne Family, together with copies of some of the Press opinions that they have earned by their performances during their travels. It will be seen that they appear at the Oddfellows' Hall, Ash burton, to-morrow evening.

THE ASMURTON GUARDIAN ; MONDAY, DECEMBER 14^1891.



/^p^K ANDREW BLACK, i^jys^K Glhlda lllsl.tUlO vf Ij'tlliloii *" ' Institute. , BRONZE MEDALLIST FOR WATCHMAKING. LONDON 1887 10 PER CENT. RBDUCT JON ON ALL LINES. DULU NG THE 'XUAB AND NEW YEAR SEASON. HASto hand a very Large Stojk of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery ■; comprising Chronographs, London made Levers in full plate and |-plate, Rotherhain's English Levers, tfec, &c. These Goods are of the best make and finish, and for quality and cheapness are second to none. JEWELLERY of all kinds ; a very largo selection to choose from. CLOCKS by the best Makers, at all prices. Spectacles and Eyeglasses. Preservers &c REPAIRING. Watches of every description, Bepeaters, Chronographs, &c. &c. accurately repaired, adjusted, and examined. Troublesome and stopping Witches thoroughly cured, Satisfaction guaranteed. Old Gold and Silver bought, r/iken in exchange, or made up into JewpUery. Electro-Plating and fJilding. "a 11 woik done on the Premises ?and guaranteed to give satisfaction. A trial solicited ANDREW BLACK, Watchmaker, East Street. Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS,] ' ' [REGINALD B, RESTELL.I Moss and Restell TTAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr Joan G. -*-*- BBsraic* have much pleasure in informing the general Public that they aie now prepared to supply the. following :— builders' materials. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers; The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under covet and ready for immediate use. , ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12_ Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging in all feizes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws, Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &o. LIME, CEMENT, &c. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somors. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood. , i , Oils of all descriptions, Firo Bricks. ' ; PRODUCE—Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps. Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern Fire Assurance .Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited. MOSS andKESTELL, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. ..- v 3 The Massey. Reaper & Binder HAS, SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO THE COLONIES IN 188* TAKEN MOKE PRIZES AT PUBLIC FIELD ' TRIALS,.'■ Where it has Competed, THAN ANY OTHER MACHINE IN THE FIELD. 75 TRIALS. 85J PRIZES. EVERY TRIAL PUBLISHED has been hold under the auspices of nu Agricul turil Sooiety, and no Showyard Prizes includec'. to sv«ll the lists. The lfasse.y Reaper X Hinder Is guaranteed to be the Simplest in Construction, the Lightest in Draught and the most Durable Machine v the Market. A thorough trial is afforded every customer, and satisfaction guaranteed or no sale. . : £2000 WORTH OF EXTRA PARTS ARE KEPT IN STOCK AND SUPPLIED BY US AT MANUFACTURERS' PRICES, . As per printed lists with each Machine. FBIEDLANDER BKOS, ASHBURTON. "THE COR WEB,'" TJURCHASE of the balance of a Wholesale Warehouse Stock A at the large DISCOUNT of 40 PER CENT. Now shoving ;— Best French All Wool Press Materials in newest shades, double width, usually 3s 6d now 2s Od per yard Single Width, do, usually Is 9d now Is' per yard White Striped Muslins, usually 9d now 6cl Best French Cotton Delaines, all colors, usually Is now 7^d ■ A large lot of Fancy Goods suitable for Christinas , presents, very cheap. W IB COLLIER. MoOormick Binders. THE McCORMICK Is made to Wear and will last twice as long as the CHEAP MACHINES now being offered. THE McCORMICK -.- Has proved the TRUE FRIEND of the Farmers of this District for the last fourteen years. . ■■ If^-yow want to save your Crops and your Pockets you must have a NEW McCORMICK BINDER. -.  Why Experiment with Inferior Makes, and risk your Crops s THE McCORMICK * r IS THE BEST AND THEREFORE THE CHEAPEST. Machine Extras. WE HOLD A COMPLETE STOCK OF EXTRAS I" FOR ALL McCOKMICK MACHINES, INCLUDING THE WIRE BINDER, WHICH WILL BE SUPPLIED AT THE MOST REASONABLE PRICES. -\ V BINDING WIRE, BINDING TWINE, MACHINE OILS of all kinds, And every requisite of First Quality for the Harvest Field. E JOHN OKK <fc CO. Importers* Aslitmrtoii.



THE HOLIDAYS. TT7E have just impoi ted direct from the Manufacturers, ex s,s. /..ORANGI,.; a LAEGE SHIPMENT OP NEW GOODS, Compiising the NEWEST HOME STYLES in GENTS' HATS, SHIK'I.S,'' TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AXD CASrLMKiIH UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &c. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOXS' STRA.W HATS, &0. SpCClftl I us* Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Pest in the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. E^L, Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES in TWEEDS, COATINGS, SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for the present season. : . The rush of orders already in hand shows that all who want New Suits for the Holidays will do well to favour us with their measurements as early as possible. MEN'S & BOYS' BOOTS & SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. HAND SEWN, &c. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW OERRYMAK TAILOBS «fc OtJTFITTEBS EAST STREET, ASIIBU RTO N. H. M. JONES. r^TOW opening up a very choice assortment of Fancy and Commercial Stationery, _i_l Boxed Paper and Envelopes, Cream laid and Tinted; Floral Note ; Corrss pondence Cards; Light and Heavy, Rough and Smooth, Writing Papers. Journals, Cash., Ledger, and Day Books, various sizes; Account Books, made to order ; Schools supplied with every requisite LEATHER AND PLUSH GOODS. Tourists' and Blotting Cases, Purses, Wallets, Ladies' and Gents' Dressing Casts, Albums for Midget, Cartes and Cabinet Photos : Jewel cases, and Ladies' Com panions, Ladies Handßags. : ELECTROP L~_T TED GOODS Inkstands, Teapots, Butter, Jam, and Jelly Dishes; Biscuit Barrels, Teaspoons, Napkin Rings, Carvers, Cups, Waiters, Butter Knives, etc. BOOKS. ~~~ BOOKS. Prize, Reward, and Presentation Books. New Stocks now to hand from various publishers. liberal discount to School Committees purchasing prizes. Sunday, Chatterbox, Littl« Wide Awake, Infants' Magazine, The Prize Now In. BOOKLETS, and CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS, in great variety. INS-PEC-|?_Ol< INCITED, H M. TO JNTJE S. ________________________ _ 11 64 t^L__m^rkt Christmas Discounts IO PEE CENT FOR CASH, __^^SIl OFF ALL JEWELLERY > PLATE, ETC. Jjfl| ROBERTMURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLAT.2 of the latest and most approved designs. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &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 Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committees, &c. &c. All Departments of work done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. i SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1891-02. I AM Prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances (free of Commission) upon al Wool placed in my hands for sale in Ashbucton or elsewhere. Wool offered at the local sales and not sold will be properly packed and delivered into Trucks absolutely free of cost to the vendor. My Stores having been built for the proper display of Wool, offer to vendors the best chance of obtaining the highest values at our sales to be held on December 1, 1891. Nothing on my part shall be wanting to attain that much desired end. Wool Packs (heavy weights), Twine, Oils, and all other necessaries supplied 't lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, BTOOK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTON OLOYEES. TURMP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. X HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have arrived in Ashborton, and as they have been imported by* myself direct from the celebrated Seed House of HURST AND SONS, LONDON THEY CAN THOROUGHLY BE RELIED ON, Both as to QUALITY and PR IC E.. I HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF Jti JL xLCx-TV _O_ feS GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG AND FIRS T CLASS COCKS jH OOT IST CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES D, THOMAS, ; ASHBUBTON. Land for Priyate Sale. KYLE—4OO Acres, R.S. 26030 and 26032, 300 Acres in Wheat, 66 Oats, balanc in grass CHERTSEY--126 Acres, 28 Acres Wheat, 98 Acres in Grass 3 years CHERTSEY —600 Acres, large acreage in crop ; good improvements LYNDHURST—SOO Acres, splendid Farm ; grand improvements LYNDHURST—B92 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land MRTHVRN—43 Acres, Well fenced, good land SHERWOOD—SOO Acres, good land, well fenced and improved; 260 Acres in Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed. DARFIELD —718 Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acres in Wheat, baknee of the land in Grass from four to eight years. This Farm has yielded 36 to 40br.s. of Wheat to the acre, 52 to 57Jbus. Oats, and is well worth the attention of anyone requiring a first-class home. The owner has determined " to Sell, as he is ordered to go to a warmer climate MAYFIELD—I26 Acres, first-class land on the banks of the Hinds TIN WALD—IO Acres, ; in the centre of the Township DROMORK—7S Acres, well improved, all in Grass WINDERMERB/T-85 Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD—First-class new Dwelling House, 4 acres, primo land, Carter's Terrace 1 I " O •■*■' Fo further particulars and terms ap|.ly D. THOMAS, JA .$ H B U R T 0 N



HENRY JANDER. T HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S •*- SUPPLY OF Binding Twines, Binding Twines, (Flax, Manila, and Hemp.) Binding Wire, Binding Wire, (Whitecross Brand.) In consequence of the heavy crops Farmers will find it to their ad vantage to leave their ORDERS EARLY to secure delivery, as the Makers Stocks are now exhausted. Reapers & Binders AFY MAKE supplied at Agents prices. 1 HAVE FOR BALE a few second band McCORMICK, MASSEY, and HOWARD TWINE BINDERS, also some McCORMICK WIRE BINDERS in good order. A large Stock of EXTRAS for McCormick, Massey, Deering, and Buckeye Machines ALWAYS on HAND, and can be obtained at any hour (Day or Night) for the convenience of Farmers. I HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND Best English Leather Belting, all sizes 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 10 Cases Lard Oil 100 Cases Castor Oil 100 Drums Machine Oil (including Colza Olive, and Sperm) 10 Casks Lubricating Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Hay Rakes and Hay Forks China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome.s Plough Shares Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware for Christmas presents Barbed and Fencing Wire General, Station, and Family Groceries Mauritius!, China, and Queensland Sugars CHIN\, INDIA, and CEYLON TEAS. h complete assortment of the best Bands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand, HENRY ~T7 A N DE R, EN R V LA AN DE R, GENERAL MERCHANT, . ' : ■ AND— -■'■ ' ' DIRECT IMPORTER —AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident Society



Public Notices dharnlin, Vincent, & Co.. ALFORD FOREST SAW MILLS. OHARPLIN, VINCENT, & CO., SAWMILLEBS, SPBINGBURN, Beg to draw attention to the fact that all siz?s of Black Birch Heart Timber for Piles and Decking of Bridges, also, Fencing Materials, Posts, Strainers, Sawn Stakes, etc., of the very best quality, can be obtained at their Mills. They can* also supply BUILDING TIMBER in Birch and White Pine at prices that defy competition. A good stock of Hurdles, Gates, Win dows, Doors, Galvanised Iron, and other Building Materials always on hand. The Company is in a position to take the Erection of Houses and Buildings on Contract at any place in the district. As none but competent tradesmen are em- , ployed, the workmanship can be depended on. ■ Large Stock of Dry Slabs on hand. X 8 Horse-Clayton and Shuttles orth PORTABLE ENGINE, 70lb. certi ficate, in first-chss working order, FOR SALE, to make room for a larger engine. 12§55 TCT STOCKOWNERST^ TTV)R S.VLE, by the undersigned- Veterinary Brass Enemas  Sewing Needles (eye at  point} „ Milking Tubes  Bleeding Fleams „ Clams  Docking Knives  Mane and Tail Pullers Medicines FOR HOftSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, AND DOGS I CAREFULLY PREPARED. | ADVICE FREELY GIVEN as to treatment of animals in Health and Disease. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, ABIIBITOI DRUG COMPANY, LIMITED. " AGENTS WANTJBD. WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex can earn good income. Apply early, as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO Box 976, G.P.0., feydney, N,§,W.



II OO T * A\ 1> £II OJE 8 IN GREAT VARIETY AT JV BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STORE. THE LARGEST and CHEAPJ'ST Stock of LADTKS* BOOTS and SHOES in ASH B U It T 0 N. LADIES' KTD LACE BOOTS FROM JOS tfd LADIES' KID LACE SHOES FROM $g Oil GENTLEMEN'S LEATHER LACE BOOTS FROM $3 <UI GENTLEMEN'S LEATHER LACE SHOES FROM O<l CHILDRENS BOOTS and SHOES in great variety equally Cheap. REPAIRS AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES.' Note The Address, — CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. J. BROCKELBANK, ' ! Manager ~%L C. P. STANDS UNRIVALLED FOR Mens' and Boys' Clothing 1. EVERY GARMENT IS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND WELL MADE. BUITB M.A.DE TO MEASURE. NEW STYLES in HATS, SCARFS, TIES, COLLARS, and all kinds of Gentlemen^ Underwear JUST OPENED, IN SPBCTION I3NTIT3BI>. t New Zealand Clothing 1 Factory. W. H. WEBBER, Manager. ""papeeHmogs. #* ** . ■ rUST LANDED EX " MAORI" 16 BALES 16 Paperhanging's, CHOICE PATTERNS, ARTISTIC DESIGNS, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, Inspection is specially invited to our Selection of new PANELLINGS AND DADOES, WITH FRIEZES & BORDERS TO MATCH FOR DINING & DRAWING-ROOMS. Wew Designs for Ceilings, PICTURE PATTERNS FOR NURSERIES. BEDROOM PAPERS AT FROM PER PIECE. 6000 PIECES TO SELECT FROM, 6000 Competent workmen sent to execute Painting and Paperhanging of every description as required. Building Material of every Description in Stock. W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF j .OILS, PAINT.S, PAPERHANGINGS, ETOJ TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTSJFOR— Grey Valley Coal Company. Royai Insur nee Company.



i Mr ,T. Bullock. "TOWN BKOTIONS~792iind 793~ "each containing J-acre, Cox street; capital site for a house. CHEAP PROPERTY.—CottoRe and two Sections on Fast Town Belt. FOR SALE AT LOW PRICES LOTS 13 and 14, Alton's Road, Alien ton, with 4-roomed Cottatre and other buildings ; crood position. LOTS 1, 2, 3, 19, 20, 21, adjoining the Woollen Factory, Alford Forest. Road. £18 10s : Town Section, 1165, Cameron Street West; easy terms. 555 ACRES, W \ KANUI.-Improved Farm with Dwellmghouse, &c. Full particulars on application. TO LET.—Outage conveniently situated in Moore street. Plentiful supply of water. FOR SALE at a Jow figure and on easy terms, Cottase and Section Peter Street, "Wesfcjjplentiful water supply. T. BULLOCK Public Notices^ ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL? Ttf/" ANTED—A Water Ranger for ' * Lower Division of Ashburton- Rakaia District. Schedule of duties etc., can "be seen afc Council office. Ap plications with testimonials to be lodged with the Chairman at 11 o'clock a.m., FRIDAY, December 18, 1891. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 12 45 County Engineer. NOTICE. THE RAKAIA BRIDGE will be blocked against Road Traffic, for repairs, daily, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. from November 19 until further notice Trains will cross as usual. BY ORDER. Resident Engineer's Office, Christchurch, November 14, 1891. urn U.S.S CO g B^Sl U.S S., CO TTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY U OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin —Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday , EXCURSION SEASON HAS NOW COMMENCED. GEO JAMESON, Agent for ishburton ASHBURTON FINANCE & AGENCY COMPANY, Limited, r*IASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. Off*pe.—Corner of the Arcade and I Tancred Street. WM. HORNE, Manager HARRY MEDljfflElT TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, AND PERRUQUIER, FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, AND PURVEYOR OF SPORTING GEAR AND TACKLE. The Holiday Season. "PRESENTATION PIPES, &c, in JL every style, from the most costly in the market to the humble cherry wood. FANCY~~GOODS. The Largest and most Varied assort ment of brie a brae in the county, and vastly added to in view of Santa Claus' visit. THE SUMMER SEASON. Angling, Cricket, and Lawn Tennis outfits for old and young and suited to every purse. E^* Pay us a visit. iffl FliLIMt, I EAST STREET. i i Markot House. f~IOMING events cast tlieir shadows v> before, and being alive to this fact, we have just landed our first consignment of NEW GOODS which consist of NEW FRUITS, Carefully selected. SSTJG-Al*. SUG-A-K. English, American, and Colonial, for Jam, and guaranteed pure. CJroclcery. Crockery. Useful and Ornamental, Choice, Chaste, and Beautiful; sJso Butter Jars, Pickle Jars, and Jam Jars. ELECTRO-PLATED WARE Of which we have the choicest selection yet seen in Ashburton, well worth inspection. House Furnishir.g Ironmongery, made a specialty : Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Tubs, Baths, Buckets, etc. BRUSHWARE, All kinds, sorts, sizes, to Belect from. To give satisfaction is our ambition. During Christmas Week one delivery daily in Town and Suburbs. AH trains met as usual Stephens Bros,, Market House.



Public Notices "TjIOUND, two Purses. One containing JP a small sum of money, the other empty. Apply, Mail Office. 12 90 FOR SALE 3-MASSEY REAPERS and BINDERS (new), 7 feet cut, which we can offer upon exceptionally favourable terms. 12*82 FRIEDLANDER BROS. fTiENDERS are invited for building Shed -*- for: the Ashburton Swimming Club. Plans and specifications at my office. Tenders close on THURSDAY, December 17; the lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. R. BIRD, 12 88 Architect. LOST. LOST, a Bay Mare, no visible brand, marked on near hind leg by barb wire, had rope round neck when lost. Reward on returning to Mr Gudsem,, Tinwald. 12 86 NOTICE. A SECOND TRIAL of the " Piano " Reaper and Binder will be held on TUESDAY, December 15, in Mr M. Balance's paddock, Alford Forest Road, •t 3 p.m. MOSS & RESTELL, 12*93 ; Agents. _ TENDERS. WANTED Immediately, Tenders for Cutting about 150 Acre Rye Grass. Wire Binders having Bundle Carriers preferred. MARTIN GRIFFIN, 12*94 Newlande. TINWALD DOMAIN BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of the " Public Reserves Act, 1885," clauses 5 and 6, that the Tinwald Domain will be set apart for the Annual Race fteetin* of the TINWALD RkCING CLUB, on FRIDAY, the Ist day of January, 1892; on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz :— For each Adult One Shilling For each Horse ... ... One Shilling For each Trap One Shilling Admission to Grand Stand and Saddling Paddock, Three Shillings. Children under 12, free. X GATES, Chairman Tinwald Domain Board. Tinwald, December 14, 1891. 12§89 *XT OTICE is hereby given in pursuance JIN of the "Public Reserves Act, 1885," Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Cale donian Society's Sports, on SATURDAY, the 26th day of December inst., on which day charges will be made tor admission thereto on the following scale, viz :— For each Adult ... ONE SHILLING. For each Horse ... ONE SHILLING. For each Trap ... ONE SHILLING. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. Ashburton, December 14, 1891. 12 91 ASHBURTON BOROUGH 7 COUNCIL. SCAVENGING CONTRACT. TENDERS are invited from persons willing to perform the duties of Scavenger to the Borough for one year. Specifications and conditions may be seen on application to the Town Clerk, to whom tenders together with a guarantee deposit of £5 are to be sent not later than 12 noon, on MONDAY, the 21st inst. The lowest or any tender will not neces sarily be accepted^, • CHAS, E. FQOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, December 14, 1891. 12 92 Mount #onters Coal Ifine. MESSRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are hereby appointed agents for the sale of my Coal, and all monyes due to me for same must be paid to them from Ist December inst. All orders entrusted to them or sent to me at Mount Somers will receive my immediate attention. ANDREW EWART HARRIS, 12 53 Mount Somers. Entertainments. "* lalTat^indsT""" A PUBLIC BALL in aid of the School Picnic Fund will take place IN THE ' i HINDS DISTRICT SCHOOLROOM, | ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18. Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock p.m. Refreshments Provided. Tickets (to admit lady and gentleman) 2s 6d, may be obtained of any member of the School Committee. 12*«S9 TTAMPSTEAD SCHOOL CONCERTT MIWIIEKiPIB*. GREAT SUCCESS. The Flowers of tlie Forest. REPETITION THIS EVENING. lew Concert Programme. Admission: Is ; a few front seats 2a. Children, half price. Poors open at 7.^0. Commence at 8.