THE ASttßtißTOft GUARDIAN: BD*ESPA¥, ftO^EMfiEB 25, iß§i.



Keuiovai iloiice. pH E DEN TA L SURG ER V | Mil G. fTdODDS, Will ha lteuioved to the Premises lately occupied by Mx C. M. Brooke, m BURNETT STREET (Opposite- the Mail OmcJt),. Frnm and after AVEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11. MR DODIH Uwsis his friends and patients will fitnl his Xew Il«»'jiiis more convenient and comfortable than his former ones. G. F. DODDS, 1J29 : Surgeon Dentist. ■: gpriug* Fashions. ». W Alcorn A Co., HAVING decided to remain m Ash burton, are now' showing a Hpl end id assortment of NEW FASHIONABLE GOODS m every DEPARTME3N X which have been marked off at consider ably REDUCED rates of profit, trusting to do a greatly increased trade. Newest Styles m Millinery, New Mantles and Tudor Capes. Beautiful Assortment of Ribbons, Flowers, &c. Newest Styles m Costumes and Dress Materials New Delaines, French Cambrics and Prints. Inspection and Comparison invited. S. W. Alcorn &Go^ EAST STREET ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIALS OF YVEKY, DESCRIPTION WESTPORT, • NEWCASTLE MOUNT SOMERS, AND HOMEBDSH. . Also, — GREY TALLEY NUTS FIREWOOD, POSTS, . Long and Cub, RAILS, --.-. , STAKES, STAPLES, | FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, ill Barbed and Plain, t sizes, . PAINTS, OILS, &c joshua""tugkek : R^AIMVAY RESERVE, WES T STREET!. Jij IFI.C : Corner of Tancred and Wes Btre3ts, next Mr Gee. Jameson's, opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RAKAIA] . . FOR SAIiE "OY THE TTNDERSiaNIiiD,-. SUPERPHOSPHATE] BONE DUST, ' AGRICULTURAL lIMEj IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES |,■ •, j ;.■.•■■ :. .■ . ■ ■..■>■.■■■,. . TURNIP SEEDS CLOVFto i I RYEGRASS, Mill Dossed. John (t, BestelJ, Stephens Bros., ! MARKET HOUSE. ' TXTiS HAVE JUST LANDED OUR SEASON'S SUPPLY OF 8.8. A. SHEEP SHE!4R6 WITH klli THK NF.WEST IMPROVEMENTS. Turkey Stones Red Raddle Lamp Dlack Taloo Oila &c, &c. Coarse Castor Oil, Linseed, Boiled and Riw, Valvolino. ALL KINDS OF DAIRYING UFENSILS. In addition to Porkt?t Cutloiy, Table Cutlery, Watohef, Clocks, Pccket B6«»k-*, '; l Mirrors, Bedsteads, Ssnvs, I'lmcs, OliUqlji,'.' Axes, Tomahawks, Spiidcss, Forks, * Rake<;, Staples, .N;iil.s Iliiufo* Cupper Rivets, HainiDers, ,-^id t Goree ; Knives. " ALSO- Some-Very Choice Lines IN PLATED WARK AND CHINA, f Suitable for Presents. ALL GOODS DELIVERED m ■• Town, Suburbs, and to Railway Station ALL GOODS AT THK LOWEST POSSIBLE TRICKS. STEPHENS BROS. MABKEX HOUBK,



HORISBY STEEL FKAME BfiNDER THE SIMPLEST, THE EASIEST TO MANAGE, THE MOST DURABLE. WINNER of SO First Prizes at 38 Field Trials held last Season. The English Machine, AND|THE BEST ALL-ROUND BMDER IN THE MARKET .GEORGE.. JAMESON, : - -''■'■■ ' ' ' AGFNT, ' Asliburtan and Itakaiv.



New Ze ilancl Olotliing 1 Factory. ~M"EW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ARRIVING ])AILY. NEW SUITS FOR LITTLE BOYS, "~~-NEW SUITS FOR YOUTHS. NEW SUITS FOR SCHOOL BOYS. NEW SUITS FuR MEN. NEW HATS, NEW TIES, NEJW COLLARS, NEW SHUtTd. IN | SUITS MADE TO MEASURE. TWEEDS AND COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. WERTHEIM CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES can be obtained on EASY TIME PAYMENTS. He w Zealand Clothing- Factory. W. H. WEBBER, Manage New Spring Fashions, W H. COliLlJsiisr~" The Corner/ |"S SHOWING A LARGE AND SELECT STOCK OF DRAPERY, MILLINER ¥, GLOVES AND LACES, PRINTS, MEN'S AND BOYS'CLOTHING, &c, Of Choice Design for Spring and Summer Wear. FOR SOUND VALUE THE PRESENT~STOCK IS SELDOM EQUALLED AND CANNOT BE SURPASSED, L4DIES are Respectfully Invited to Inspect and Compare before PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. A SPECIAL LINE OF LADIES' FRENCH SHOES AT 5.8 lid. SEE THEM ! ALSO—Many Special Lines too numerous to mention. W. li; Cdi.iilEl|, " The Corner.''



©ANDREW BLACK, j^^^l^^ Certificated from the Ci'y and Guilds Institute of London ; ; Institute. BRONZE MEDALLIST FOR WATCHMAKING, LONDON, 1887, HAS to hand a very Large Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery ; comprising Chronographs, London made Levers m full plate and f-plate, Rotherham's English Levers, &c, &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. Spactacles and Eyeglasses, Preservers, &c. REPAIRING. Watches of every description, Repeat era, Chronographs, «fee, «fee, accurately repaired, adjusted, and oxatnined. Troublesome and stopping W»tchos thoroughly cured. Satisfaction guaranteed. Old Gold and Silver bought, fiken m exchange, or made up irito Jewellery. Electro-Plating; and Gilding. AH work done on the Premises, and guaranteed to give satisfaction. A. trial solicited I ANDREW BLACK, Watehmakerj East Street,



STOP A If 1+ READ? mHE CHEAPEST SHOP FOR BOOTS AND SHOES IS J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT fcTOBE, NO OLD STOCK. ALL NEW GOODS LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. All goods Bought Direct, STYLE, WEAR, and CHEAPNESS "combined • Xfi £S P A. I R S AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES and SHORTEST POSSIBLE NOTld' .Note the Addkes3— %M° J. BISHOP, Direct Importer, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTOJN. J. BROCKELBANK, Manager. Timber, CoalT andT~Firewoocl. "^ [HERBERT J. MOSS.] ' [REGINALD B. RESTELL.] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr John G. Restell, have much pleasure m informing the-general Public that they arc now prepared to supply the following :— *.■*■■■ ; " StJlX].&]SXftf3' BIATERXALS. Kauri, Rel and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine; Totnra, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers. The Kauri and .White Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready for immediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8 and 9, Galvanised-Barb Wire, ■ Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all fcizee, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws, Stakes, Posts aad Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &c. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood. Oils of all descriptions. Fire Bricks. PRODUCE—Chaff, Oats, Bran, SftarpS, Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ■"■■■" ■' ALWAYS IN STOCK. • .' .•■■--'•■.■'.•. z 1 AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited. MOSS Aism xli3]gTBLL, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. ' , i] 3



SPARROW & BERRYMAN HAVE now m full swing on their New Premises the largest staff of Tailors cv employed m this district. T ll£! i rW^i-»£kil . f A SPLKNDID LOT OF NEW SUMMER SUl r O Uht VJJJtSIIt?U . | INGS IN ALL THM LATEST PATTERNS. With our Large And Increasing CASH BUSINESS, we are satisfied with half tli Usual Profits, and are now -making • Men's Colonial Tweed Suits to measure from ££ 10.8 CttSll Men's Colonial Tweed Trdusers to measure, 15$ fid .&c' g Tennis and Cricket Suits. Best Quality Cricket Trousers to measure, lfti 6d{*X*« lffi l TENNIS SHIRTS, HATS, TIES, AND SHOES m great variety at REDUCED PRICED. New Summer REGATTA SHIRTS (with 2 collars) usual price 7s 6d, reduced to ... ... ... 5^ o<l all g'zes MEN'S NEW SUMMER VESTS from 6s 6d. BOYS'NEW SUMMER SUITS from 3» e<L MEN'S and BOYS' BOOTS and SHOES of every description. Try our School Boots from 4s 6d, every pair guaranteed to give good wear. SPAERO W T^BERRYMAN T-AILOIRS <5c OTJTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. H. M. JONES. "VTOW opening up a very choice assortment of Fancy and Commercial Stationery, JJN Boxed Paper and Envelopes, Cream laid and Tinted; Floral Note,; Corres 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 j ■ LEATHER AND PLUSH GOODS. Tourists' and Blotting Cases, Purses, Wallets, Ladies' and Gents' Dressing Cases, Albums for Midget, Cartes and Cabinet Photos : Jewel cases, and Ladies' Com panions, Ladies Hand Bags. KLBOTB OF L~A^T ED GO 0D S. Inkstands, Teapots, Butter, Jam, and Jelly Dishes; Biscuit Barrela, 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, Little Wide Awake, Infants' Magazine, The Prize Now In. BOOKLETS,! and CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS, m great variety. INSPECTION" INVITED. h m. Tone a.::; ■ ■::; : 11 64 t DURABILITY IS TRUE FCONOMIJ ROBERT MURRAY PRACIiCAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand an immense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLAT.3 of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.—GoId and Silver, English, Geneva and American Hunters, and Crystals, &c. 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 Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committees fee. &c. Al IDepartments of works done on the Premises with despatch and at modera c jhatccs. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1891-93. [AM Prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances (free of Commission) upon al Wool placed m my hands for sale m Ashburton or elsewhere. Wool offered at the local s.iles and not sold will be properly packed and lelivered into Trucks absolutely free of cost to the vendor. My Stores having been built for the proper display of Wool, ofier to vendors ihe best chance of obtaining the highest values at our sales to be held on December L, 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, STOCK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTON CLOVERS. TURNIP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. ! HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have irrived m Ashburton, and as they have been imporbed by" myself direct from the celebrated Seed House of HURST AND SONS, LONDON THEY CAN THOROUGHLY BE RELIED ON, Both as to QUALITY and PRICE. r;HAVE;ALSo a large stock of JIJ JL iLGrXv-AJbS GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG AM D FIRST CLAS.S COGKfeJBOOT i^- CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES D, THOMAS, A.SHBULTON. Xand for Private Sal& " KYLE—4OO Acres, U.S. 26030 and 2(3032,'300 Acres m Wheat, 66 Oats, balanc m grass CHERTSEY—I26 Acres, 28 Acres Wheat, 98 Acres m Grass 3 years CHERTSEY —600 Acres, large acreage m crop ; good improvements LYNDHCRtST—-500 Acres, splendid Farm ; grand improvements LYNDHURST —892 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land M'KTHVRN—43 Acres, well fenced, good land SHERWOOD—SOO Acres, good land, well fenced and improved; 260 Acres m Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed. DARFIELD—7IB Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acres m Wheat, balance of the land m Grass from four to eight years. This Farm has yielded 36 to 40br.s. of Wheat to the acre, 52 to 57|bus. Oats, and is well worth the attention of anyone requiring a firsfc-claes home. The owner has determined to Sell, as he is ordered to go to a warmer climate MAYFIELD—I26 Aeren, first-class land, on the banks of the Hinds TINWALD—IO Acres, m the centre of the Township DROMORK—7S Acres, well improved, all m Grass WINDEIIMERE—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD—First-class new Dwelling House, 4 acres, prime land, Carter's Terrace o •«-• T?o further particulars and terms apj.ly IK T II O M V g, ;UHBUBTQK



Public Notices Artificial Manures 0 D T M' S CELEBRATED I SUPERPHOSPHATES, 35 TO 37 PER CENT. SOLUBLE, GUARANTEED. i BEST MANURE IN THE WORLD FOR TURNIPS. BONE DUST and ALL KINDS OF | COLONIAL MANURES. I George Jameson, ! ASHBURTON & RAKAIA. ll§l4o WITH. TIETU A'JHOdT TCE.TH THE CHRISXCKCRCH DENTAL SURGERY. Corner of Oashel and High streets'. 8. M™ AND C 8: SURGEON DENTIST, And at Dunedin xn\ Westport. I CITE have gained the FIRST AWARD ! Yy at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the »reatest confidence that v:e guarantee the aighest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set —Upper and Lower— temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth Replaced Tempoiarily al -1 .nost immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra ! fee or charge. Arrangements can be made for part or i monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE GAS several times daily for the past ten years, we foarlcssly assert that extraction 1 of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe. Fee for Administration 5.«, Extraction, 2s od. ■ Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by lother dentists repaired or remodelled a est rates. I Scaly Blight. THE ASHBURTON DRUG C O Js/L JP .A. IST "3T TTAVE FOR SALE m large or small uantitie.«, — LirTLE'». I3II?, So highly recommended by Mk Murphy, and other well-known Horticulturists a the BEST JF ALL REMEDIES FOR Scale on Fruit Trees.



Supplier of Kerosene to Hand W. H. Collins and Co., AND IMPORTERS OF |OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETC] TIMBEK & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company, Royal Insurance Company.



fS^i^HpifTHE PREMIER |filr ASHBffIOJ , FURNITURE WAREHOUSE [ PICKFORD k MILL, TAffOBTCD STREET, ARE now exhibiting ew Styles and Designs m Dressing Tables, Chesta of Drawers, Wash sfcands, Suites for Drawing and Dining Rooms, m figured Rimu and other superior woods. NEW STOCK of Tapestries, Cretonnes, Leathers, etc., for Uphols tering work, NEW SHIPMENT of Linoleums, a-ul Oilcloths, m original and special patterns. Come and see our local manufactures now on view. Note Address — f^t» Next Building Society's office. Tancred Street] [ — : —""" ' "" FACTS WORTH KNOWING W. W. Spencer & Co HAVE just received their Second Shipment of SPRING GOODS, And to ensure a speedy clearance they are marked at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES For Cash. New Spring Dress Goods, 4s lid per dozen New Prints from 3d per yard White Fancy Muslin, Aid Brown Holland, s^d Flannelettes, 3s lid per doeen Heavy Cotton Shirting, worth B|d for 6W Leather Shirting, worth 10^d for 7|d White Calico, 3s 3d per dozen Men's Heavy and Strong Tweed Trousers 7s lid We "have reduced our Men's Colored Moles from 9s 6d to 7s lid Men's Tweed Suits, 22s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits, dirt cheap Men's Rush Hats, 6d each Men's and Boy.s' Straw Hats, at half price . A splendid range of Men's White and Regatta Shirts. Boys' White Shirts, Is lid | BOOTS.~~BOOTS. Men's Colonial Bluchers, 5s lid Men's Strong Nailed Colonial Shooters, 8s lid Women's Strong Elastic Side Boots, 6s 9d Ladies' Shoes, worth 9s 6d for 6s 6d Children's Slippers, Is a pair AT W. W. Spencer& 'Co's i THE ARCADE. James McGregor, TOBACCONIST, ANH HAIRDRESSER. I AM now show ing a choice assortment of Silver Mounted Briar Pipes, being a complete set of samples of one of the largest wholesale houses m Dunedin, and when added to my present stock of Meerschaum, Myall, Asbestos, G.8.D., and other leading makes are well worth The Attention of Smoker . CIGARS A "SPECIALTY. I have also a large and varied assortment of Smokers' and Toilet requisites. The HAIR-DRESSING SALOON is .vithoufc doubt die best appointed m South Canterbury inspection invited james McGregor, East Street;



PUBLIC TRUST £|fg. OFFICE J r N.v *THE Public Trust <>tbc<? f Now Zealand offers great advantages t.. its «lients 1 including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustee The following comparison ot business between the years 167? nrrl 1889 wiii .showtbe progress made : — 1879-80 1889 Cash receipts ... £41,813 .. £183,336 Total transact ons, per balance-sheet ... ... £92,318 ... £835,202 Securities- General Investment Account £70,864 ... i.216,943 Special Investment Account ... £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account—Total receipts ... ... €2,139 ... £14,482 Administrations , 172 .» 258 Probates and trusts ...  14 .. 30 Wills provisionally accepted 1 •- *2 Letters received 2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched .„ 1,432 13,003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent. TIMBER TIMBER T IMBEE. —~# * ITTE ARE NOW LANDING EX "KASSA" direct from HOBART, CtS\ r\r\r\ FEF.r, V.D.L. HARD WOOD, suitable for DRAY FRAMES, A U ,UUU GATES and HURDLES, also DR AY SHAFTS. JUST OPENED UP A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FARM k GARDEN TOOLS, BRUSHWARE & CARPENTERS TOOLS Ridging 1 and Qpontiiig*. Paints, Oils, Colours, & PaperhanglPffs. In order to meet the requirements of this District, we shall henceforth carry on the PAINTING, GLAZING, PAPERHANG[NG, & SIGN-WRITING trade m all its branches This department will be under the personal conduct and supervision of MR J. R. CHAPMA , whose work, for finish and durability, is well and favorably known. We guarantee the quality of material and first-class work.



WANTED Known, on account of in clement weather yesterday, Choral Concert and Coffee Supper, Wesleyan Church, Friday night. . 11 149 ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, ~~~ TINWALD. fTIHE Annual Social and Concert will be j X held m the Temperance Hall, Tinwald, on WEDNESDAY, December 9, 1891, Proceeds m aid of the funds of the Church. Tickets ; Is 6d. Refreshment* provided. 11f146 ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. \ LL accounts due by the Club are to •**• be rendered by SATURDAY, 28th inst. E. SAUNDERS, 11 146 Secretary,



MAIL NOTICE^. FRIDAY, Novkmber 27. For South America, United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe (specially addressed correspondence only) per R.M.S. Tongariro afc. 0.155 p.m.; registered letters and parcel post parcels, at 5p m. This mail will be due m London on January 9, 1892. WEDNESDAY, December 2. For United Kingdom, Continents of Europe and America, and West Indies (via San Francisco), Sandwich Islands, etc., and also for Northern Ports of New Zealand, per Takapuna, as follows :—Ordinary letters, books, and newspapers at 0.15 i>.lii. ; registered letters, 5 p.m.; money orders, 3 S>.m. This mail will be due m London on anuary 6, 1892.



Next Sunday the Very Rev Father Chastagnoii will celebrate Mass at Rakaia; Vespers at Ashburton at the usual hour.



SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28. Town Properties well situated, Peter Street West. "\fi~R T. BULLOCK lias received in _lJ-JL structions from Mkssrs Barnes and Smith to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date the follow ing Properties, viz.— T.S. 1007, containing^ Acre, Peter Street West, on which is erected a new 4-Roomed Cottage, with Scullery, well built with seasoned timber, Coal Shed, and other out buildings. T.S, 1006, containing | Acre, adjoining the above. On this there is also a 4-Roomed Cottage, with Scullery, all m perfect order, and almost equal to new. Both Sections sre substantially fenced, land of good quality for garden purposes, ample water sHpply, which is of great im portance. These Properties are situated m a most healthy part of the town. Inspection invited. Easy terms. Note time of Sale —11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, ttslll Auctioneer*



Joseph Clark, of Tinwald, grain mer-1 chant. Thomas R. Morgan, of Mount Somers, storekeeper. James McMoran Wood, of Tinwald, butcher. William Sutherland, of Ashburton Forks, farmer. Cjrus Homersham, of Tinwald, wool scourer. Henry William Felton, t»f Ashburtoii, Police Sergeant. James McCrenor, of Methren, con tractor. James Johnston, of Springfield, farmer. Alfred James, of Hampstead, laborer. Harry Chileta, of Ashburton, black smith. William Strachan, of Chertsey, farmer. lltlol MT-,1?. Btlllock. ~ FOR SALE.—-An Improved Compact Farm of 180acrea, divided into paddocks, six roomed dwelling house and other buildings on the property. Situated within half a mile of a school. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK CHERTSEY SECTlONS.—Numbered 52, 54, 72, 74, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 97, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 141, 143, 145. lam prepared to receive offers for any of the abave.—T. BULLOCK. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 28. Cottage and Half an Acre, East Town Belt. MRT. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcado on the above date, — LOTS 68 and 69, each containing 38 perches, on which is erected a two-roomed Cottage, The owner's instructions are to sell at a sacrifice, Terms if required. Sale at 11a.m. T. BULLOCK, Iltll3 Auctioneer.



]^EW ANNUAL VOLUMES. ]\ew Xmas Cards, NEW BOOKS for PRIZES and PRESENTATION. FANCY CfOODS, etc L. F. ANDBEWES and CO. KOTICE. ' : ■ 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 11t79 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. DOG COLLARS FOR 1892. rfiENDERS are invited for the supply A of 1500 Dog Collars for 1892. Specifications are on view at the County Council offices, Ashburton, where tenders will be received up to 11 a.m. on Friday, December 4, 1891. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, November 23, 1891. 11 133 IN BANKRUPTCY IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy, holden at Ashburton, In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and the Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of the ,persons herein-after named. "^TOTIChj is hereby given that stafce ,l\ ments of Accounts m the under named Estates have been filed m the above-named Court, and that at the next sitting therof on FRIDAY, December 11th, 1891, John Charles Bell, the De puty Official Assignee m Bankruptcy of the property of the under-named Bank rupts, will apply to the said Court for an order releasing <he said Deputy Official Assignee from his office m re.°pect of the Estates of the said Bankrupts. Dated at Ashburton tnis 25th day of November, 1891. J. 0. BELL, Deputy-Official Assignee.