Sloane, Victoria, and Webster, Auckland, coming next with 207. o Napibu, January 20. Late in the afternoon the Auckland match, ten shots at 300 yards, kneeling position, not counting for the g™ncl , aggregate for the belt was got. off, Tne hooting on the whole was very so d. The principal prize winners were Doughy, Auckland," £8, 40 ; Taylor, Auckland, £«», 46 ; Oaken, Dunedin, £5, 39 ; Sbitt, \V nl linjjfcon, £5, 39; Shepherd, Thames,**, 38 ; Bunting, Wellington, £4, .»b ; McCarthy, Victoria Rifles, £4, 37- lhw was the last match counting in the cham pionship aggregates and the lendingiiien now are—Webster, Auckland, 41(5 ; King, Oamavu, 414 ; Kruse, Wanganui, 411 ; Sloane, Victoria, 419 ; McCallum, Auck land, 403 ; Perry, Wanganui, 400; Henderson, Auckland, 396 ; Wakelyn, Ghristchurch, 395 ; Bunting, ": Wellington, 394 ; McGregor, Oamaru, 390 ; Robilhard, Kaiapoi, 390"; Pal-slow, Auckland, 388 ; Weir, Thames, 386 ; White, Auckland, 386 ; Sommervile, Wanganui, 384. The Carbine Cup for 1891-1892, awarded to the highest aggregate scorer in the Ladies and Auckland matches, was secured by Lieut. Oaken, Peninsula volunteers, with 85L The meeting will conclude on Monday afternoon, when the championship match will be fired. The annual meeting of members of the Association was held in the mess tent at the camp at eight o'clock to-night. There was an attendance of over 400, and Cap tain Somerville, who was in the chair, remarked that it was the largest general meeting that had been held in connection with the Association. The following members were elected to form the Council of 1891-92:—Dunedin, Captain Montgomery ; Masteiton, Major Donald ; Nelson, Sergeant Ewart ; Christchurch, Captain Harman; Napier, Mr W. F. Williams ; Blenheim, Captain Griffiths ; Invercargill, Major Acheson ; Auckland, Lieutenant Haultain ; Wanganui, Lieu tenant Foster ; Oamaru, Mr J. C. Ander son ; Wellington, Lieutenant-Commander Davey; South Canterbury, Sergeant Salek. After some unimportant business had been transacted Captain Sommerville brought up the question of a 'permanent range. He said the time had arrived when a system of perambulating round the country every year should cease, and if the Association were to prosper a per manent site would have to be fixed on, and that at once. Several members spoke strongly in favor of the proposal, and eventually a motion was carried unani mously—" That a permanent range should be selected for the meetings of the Asso ciation as near Wellington as possible, the selection of site, &c, to be left in the hands of the Council." Puketapu, January 24. At last night's meeting it was decided that the next meeting be held in the first ■week in March. A long discustion took place on the subject of Rifle Clubs, and it waR resolved that in future members of Rifle Clubs having a member's roll of 20 be allowed to shoot for the belt, as long as they appear in uniform. A similar resolution was passed at the last annual meeting, but it only held good for this jears'competition. Last nights resolu tions settles the question altogether. Major Somerville has a proposition which lie will put before the Council on Monday, and that is that the Champion Belt after this gathering be done away with, and a trophy of the value of about ±50 be presented to the champion shot at each meeting, instead of the belt. In the event of this being carried the belt will probably be presented to the Colonial jmuseum, Wellington. Pukktaptj, January 24. iVday'is very warm with good light anil * steady breeze across the range. The *' Last Try " was the first match was "i'ot oil. It was open to all com petitors not in the fir-.it 100 abrogates, and who have nob won more than £1U in prizes in the foregoing matches; 500 yds, ten shots. The highest scorers were Pickett Tend, £12 12s (given by Hfvwkea Bay Licensed Victuallers Associa tion). 44; Asher, Wellington, £8 4,4 ; Wjllmot, unattached, £«, 43 ; Haddock, ■Blenheim, £5, 43 ; Jolmstone, Wanganui, £o, .435, Salek, Ashburton, took ±,1. There were only ten entries for the Teams niateh, and there is a chance of its falling through. The decision with reference to Kiile Clubs has given rise to a good deal of tooth favorable and adverse comment in

PARLIAMENTARY.

Opening? Proceedings. JSleetion of -Speaker. Ttedsiff-nation of Atkinson's Ministry. Mr JBallance Sent For. (PBK. PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Wellington, January 23. The first session of the eleventh Parliament of New Zealand w« opened by Commission to-day. Sir F. Whitaker, the Hops. E. J. C. Stevens, and F. i±. Baillie were the Commissioners. LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL. Sixteen Councillors were present, and fifty-four members of the Lower House. After the formal proceedings were over, Sir H. Atkinson—who had sent m his resignation an hour or two before, and been sworn in before the Governor—was introduced by Sir F. Whitaker, and took the Speaker's chair. NEW COUNCILLORS. ■Slur Harry announced the appointments fthatthad. been made to the Council, and ■swore iijt Messrs Ormond and C. J. Johnston. He made no speech, and none was -made by Councillors. HOUSE O* 1 REPRESENTATIVES. •f'i the Lower Hcwtse the first business was fc'ie swearing in of members, who fcook tre oath in batches of four to the number o.i sixty-eight-Messrs AUen Goldie, Bwjfcland, T. McKenzie, and j Atkinson being absentees. BLECTIW OE SPEAKER. The Clerk then ennoucned that the House would prJ eed to thtj lection of ji ' PMr Saiinders expressed regret that they were not in a position to re-elect feu-j Mauris O'Korke, to whose special qualifications for the omee he paid a high tribute. He thought the election of the j Speaker should not be made & party j question. Two gentlemen had te«en J named for the position—Messrs Rollestoh and Steward—both of whom had a certain amount of qualification for the office. Thinking as he did, and being an in dependent member, 'he ventured to vcapow Mr Rollestoii, Who of che two, fie ttought, had the better claims. Mr Thomson (Bruce) seconded the wmmoifen, referring to MrßoUe^ns aeneth of Parliamentary and omcial experience Sn terms of high praise. Ho also considered fl*» question should not be made a party .one> Mr Seddon agreed tuct the positmi should be given to the :iuan who had the best claims, apart trom any party feeling. Without wishing to detract from Mr "Rollestons qualifications, he ventured to ■; think that Major Steward ■»» still more fitted to occupy the chair. He had sat ssev«nteen sessions in the House, a»d had often been called onto act as Chairman of Committees. Mr Kolleston had been absent from the House for some years, and was not so w^U «P in Parliamentary matters as Major gtewnrd. The latter also had never beei? * jijfcrong partisan, ,thou"h always faithful to liis yuvpy, They had heard there were other meml^g as ■well fitted as these cwo. If so, why did, spot their own party bring them forward—

Ihe referred to the late Chairman of Committees. He concluded by moving "That Major Steward do take the chair as Speaker." Mr O'Conor seconded the nomination of Major Steward. He could not see any one in the House who had as good a claim. Mr Rolleston's experience whs more that of a Minister than that of a member of the House. Mr Hutchison (Dunodin) took the opportunity to say that the salary of the Speaker was too much. He hoped that whatever Government might come in would consider the propriety of reducing the salaries of all officers of the House. He would himself move in that direction. Mr Rolleston said the honor for which he was proposed was unsought and un solicited by him. He appreciated the dignity of the position, and if elected, it would be with great diffidence that he would assume the position, remembering those who had gone before, and that he should be required to fill the seat they had so ably held. Major Steward thanked his proposers for tLe kindly terni3 in which they had men tioned him! He felt that the conduct ot the occupant of that chair was sure to be contrasted with the demeanour of former Speakers, *nd, if chosen, he would in deed be pleased if he could feel that he was not an unworthy successor to the gentleman who had so ably filled the posi tion before him. He reminded the House that they themselves could help the Speaker not a little to fulfil the duties expected from him. It would be his earnest endeavor in such a position to *eep before him the high traditions that had always been attached to the chair. The Clerk put the question " that Mr Rolleston be elected Speaker," and the vote was taken—Ayes, 29 ; Noes, 36. THE DIVISION. The following is the division list:— Ayes, 29-Messrs Bryce, Buchanan, Carroll, Duthie, Fergus, Sir J. Hall, Hamlin, Harkness, Lowry, McArthur, Mac Donald, MacKenzie (Mount Ida), Meredeith, Mills (Port Charles), Mitchel ron, Moore, Newman, Rhodes, Richard son, Russell, Saunders, Swan, Taipua, Thompson, R. (Marsden), Thompson (city of Auckland), Thompson (Bruce), Valentine, Wilson, and Wright Noes ' 36—Messrs Ballance, Blake, Buick, Cadman, Carncross, Dawson, Duncan, Earnshaw, Fish, Fisher, Guin ness, Hall-Jones, Hogg, Houston, Hutchison (Waitotara), Hutchison (Dune din), Joyce, Kelly (Invercargill). Kelly (East Coast), Mclntosh, McKenzie (Waitaki), Mills (Waimea - Picton), O'Conor, Palmer, Parata, Perceval, Pin kerton, Rees, Reeves (Xnangahua), Seddon, Shera, Smith (New Plymouth), Smith (Waipawa), Tanner, Taylor, Ward. Pairs—T. MacKenzie, Ayes : Reeves (Christehurch), Noes. Major Steward was then elected with out a division. His proposers and seconder escorted Major Steward to the Speaker's chair, which he ascended and briefly returned thanks. RESIGNATION OF THE ATKINSON MINISTRY —MR BALLANCE SENT FOR. Mr Mitchelson announced that the Premier had tendered the resignations of himself and Government to the Governor, and Ministers were now only occupying the benches till their successors were ap pointed. Mr Ballance congratulated Major Steward, and went on to announce that his Excellency had asked him to form an administration, and he had accepted the task. He had not yet had time to con sult his friends, but expected to be in a position to make an announcement to the House by Tuesday. Mr Mitchelson moved the adjournment of the House till Tuesday at 2 p.m. Mr Hamlin congratulated the Speaker heartily, and said he would freely have his assistance should he desire it. The adjournment was agreed to and the House rose at 4 p.m. GOSSIP. It is not supposed the names of the new Cabinet will be made known till Monday. The following are those most I generally given in the conjectured lists: — Messrs Ballance, W. P. Reeves, J. McKenzie, Seddon, Buckley, and Rees^or Cadman—more probably the latter. The selection of an Auckland member is understood to be one of the new Premier's chief difficulties. Mr Fisher is generally regarded as likely to secure the Chairman ship of Committees. "With regard to the time which the new Ministry will ask tc formulate their policy, the members of the party make no secret of their opinion that Mr Ballonce ought to have two months if he asks for it. In that case the present session will be cut shore and another convened for April.

THE NEW CABINET.

Wellington, January 25. The Auckland seat in the Cabinet will not be filled till Mr Goldie arrives ; Mr Kelly may possibly be the man, with the Native portfolio, Mr Ward joins the Cabinet without a portfolio. Offices are not yet allotted. Mr Reeves will not be Colonial Secretary, Mr Buckley probably resuming his old post. Mr Seddon will be Minister of Mines and Public Works, Mr John McKenzie, Minister of Lands. Mr Bnllance waits on the Governor at 3,30, and all the names except that of the Auckland Minister are expected to be defiinitely known this afternoon.

SWEARING IN.

The following will be sworn in this afternoon. JJallance—Premier, Treasurer and Native Minister. Buckley—Attorney General and Colonial Secretary. Mackenzie John—Lands and Agricul ture. Seddon—Mines and Defence and possibly Public Works. W. P, Beeves—Education and Justice. Ward —without Portfolio. The sixth place is left vacant. The policy of the new Ministry is jumounce4 generally as reform of the Council, retrenchment, and change in the incidence of taxation, not nepessarily, however, by the abolition of the property tax.

Aikinson's Statement.

[PER, PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wkllilnoton, January 24. Sir H. Atkinson has issued a forcible statement addressed to the Governor de tailing the position of the colony. It shows receipts from ordinary revenue estimated at £4,250,248, and expenditure £4,130,578, producing an excess of j tevesiue amounting to £129,670 for the current year's transactions. To this is to be added £36,574 which was carried for ward after providing £75,.0W to ex tinguish the deficit outstanding at March, 1888, thus leaving a probable surplus at the end of the current financial year of £156,244. The estimated land, iwenue was £90,600. The actual recaigte for nine months of the year were 4,40, J/», ': total '£I^o op £67,470 over the •stirante." The land fund jws m debit at the beginning of the year £4W7, but Ifchtshw been reduced to £12,963, and will probably bo extinguished by the end of the preheat year. In Public Works £254,0X4 was expended during tfte past • nine months, »nd probably a further hum of £105,625 will be required, making a total of £359,639 for the year, leaving ftn available balance of £693,608 at the end (fi the present financial, year, subject, ot 'omm, ty yut?t»nding liabilities.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[PBH r.11.E5;4 ArtS<H:JATIO>\] "VmSm**!*""l <t:3s«'«jiu»r». UiiBisTCHURCit, January ?A. A well dressed young mail, named .Tohi; (Junior, was arrested last night 0:1 h charge of obtaining uoods and money bj means ef valueless cheques at Wellington. Detective Benjamin deposed ho arrestrn-i the man on information received by teie fi'iim, and prisoner admitted passing tlu cheque. Mr Beetlmm, It-ML, s>ud tlu tolcmm did not stake tliat a warrant had been issu«l. and he could not grant ; reuiand. The accused said he -.voult! object to a remand if the arrest wnn illcral. Ho was then discharged, -)ut was" re-arrested as he left the Court. Accused informed the Bench that he had been re-arrested, and asked to bo allowed his liberty. Mr Beetham said he had no control over the action of the police. Dunbwn, January 24. Fire broke out in the shop of Duuiie Bros, drapers, this morning. It was put out after two hours' hard battling. In surances—building £1000, New Zealand ; stock-Union, £2000, South British £2000 ; Epuitable and Standard £1000. The damage to the building is not serious, and the damage to the stock is entirely confined to water, but is considerable. Fire broke ont on the premises of Woofclo.i, grocer, South Dunedin destroy ing them and the adjoining house, occu pied by Brown, coal dealer. Browns, was insured for £150, Union ; and his furniture for £110 in the same office, but the bulk of the furniture was saved. Wootton's stock was insured for £I.A>, South British ; and house belonging to Mr Titchener, £100, Standard. The secona house also belonging to Titchener was partially burnt. Insured for £I^, Standard. The South Dunedin lire brigade declined to assist because the Caversham Council refused to pay ex penses, and were onlookers while the building was burned, even refusing to assist in removing the furniture.

Latest Cable News

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[PEU I'UE.SS ASSOCIATION J (Received January 24, 10.30 a.m.) THE CHILIAN RISING. Valparaiso, January 23. The gunshops in Valparaiso have been sacked by the mob. Foreigners are safe. It is believed that the whole. army will join the insurgents if the, President fails to resign.

THE MONEY MARKET.

London, January 23. The attacks of the '■ bears " on cer tain financial houses which have branches in Australia, and on others connected with South American busi ness have failed. The tone of the money market is now distinctly better.

THE BEDFORD SUICIDE.

The coroner states that the inquest on the body of the late Duke of Bed ford was held at the Duke's house with out taking any steps to exclude the pnblic. The Duke told two nurses who were attending him to leave the room. He entered the adjoining lava tory and instantly shot himself. The Cremation Society require special cer tificates which are given announcing cases *o£ suicide.

MR PARNELL.

New Yokk, Jsmunry -<>. _ | Ilooine have Ij.-ci*. r.-gngc::! in tliia city for Mv Parnell iv March. (Received January 21, 11 a.;n ) CHESS. London, January 23. The match between the two great chess players, Steinitz and Gunsberg, resulted in the former winning seven games and the latter four, while eight were drawn.

IRELAND.

Mr Parnell has given notice or motion criticising the administration of the Crimes Act. The "Times" states that. Mr Parnell has informed Mr O'Brien that he would only retire if Mr Gladstone's assurances as to his land policy were to be satisfactory to the seceders. The "Times" doubts whether it is possible to reconcile the differences between the rival leaders.

A BRADFORD FAILURE.

Mitchell and Shepherd, worsted spinners, of Bradford, have suspended payments. Liabilities, £70,000.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

Lord Salisbury denies that there will be an early dissolution.

COLONIAL LOYALTY.

Lord Carrington, speaking at a ban quet given by the Lord Mayor of Lon don, testified to the resolve of the Australian colonies to remain British at all hazards, and their determination to keep their Anglo-Saxon origin pure.

ADMIRALS AND GOVERNORS.

Lord Carvington has contributed an article to the " Times " stating that the Australian Admirals' precedence was fixed wholly in the interests of colo nists in the event of war, and was not intended to lower the rank of Colonial Governors.

BRAZIL.

Rio »k Janeiro, January 23. President Tonseca has quarrelled with and dismissed his Ministry. Congress refuses to legalise all acts off Tonseea's dictatonship.

AFRICA.

L .Lisbon, January 23. The Mozambique Company has been granted a charter for the puopose of exploiting Portuguese East Africa. France provides bulk of capital.

AUSTRALIAN

ritoceived January 24, 11.40 a.m.] THE FLOODS. Syhney, January 24. The river is falling at Wagga, but the Darling is still rising at Bqurke.

PENNY POSTAGE.

January 24. The loss on the penny postage during the year amounted to £79,000. Tlie Postmaster-General estimated the loss at £96,000.

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mENDERS are required up to February JL 2nd, 1891, for repairs and alterations to Parsonage, Kakaia. Plans to be seen at the Bank of New Zealand, Rakaia. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. SACRED HEART SELECT SCHOOL CONDUCTED BY The Religiousof NotreDame dcs Missions,. Ashburtoii, will re-open on MONDAY, 26th inst. For further particulars apply to the Rev. Mother Prioress. I*l2l |7 O g T ~~ ABOUT the 10th of this month a young Sheep Dog. Brindle with black points. Answered to name of " Dick." Believed to be in the Allenton district. Finder rewarded. JOHN G. RESTELL, 1^125 West Street, Ash burton. PUBLIC NOTICE. HAYING decided to relinquish busi ness in Ash burton, I take this opportunity of thanking my Friends and Customers for their Patronage in 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 in a position to arrange with Farmers and others to Store Grain at Lowest Current Rates. Large supply of Corn Sacks and T .vine on hand. I*9o ROLLITT & CO. HHEISTMAS SALE. EVERY NOVELTY IN FANCY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMA pS r^eVs EW YEAR VERY CHEAP. MHS TdAMS FANCY REPOSITORY, Saunders' Buildings. 12 158 GL JJawcett Dodds SURGEON DENTIST, Address :—Courk Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. private Residence, Tattered Street, Three doors below Masonic Hall. TO CONTRACTORS. mENDERS are invited till six p.m. on J_ 24th inst., for the erection of a Dwelling House near Tinwald. Plans, &c, maybe seen at my office, Tyne street, Oamaru, and at Lagmohr Station, Tinwald. Tenders to be lodged at my office. Ihe lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. M. FORRESTER, Architect. -~-Qgp E j AMESON FOR PRIVATE SALE. r\AA ACRES Land, 2| miles from Ashburton, all in grass, with five-roomed House and four-stalled Stable. nAA ACRES at Newlands. "1 PxOFx ACRES abWakamii. 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, Allen ton, containing f-acre land, four-roomed House. A low price will be accepted for this property. Apply to GEO. JAMESON, Land Agent, Ashburtoii and Rakaia. 10 THE WOMII Mil OP ASHBURTOF COUNTY. 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 1 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, bu are prepared to supply the above good: EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK unti further notice, FOR CASH ONLY IvAXAPOI HOUSE, MITCHELL C_ fnURNER. ITCHELL OC J.URNER. m i



H. M. JONES, SAKTA CLAUS IS COMDi'G ; A NO so is 'Jlfl Father Christmas, to give the above, a fifcthi'-C reception. The -i_\_ Undevsv.:neil is now opening up a varied and well (selected Stock of Useful and Ornamental Goods suitable for Presents, Prizes, .Rewards, Xmas and "Sew Year Gifts, ranging from a diminutive Penny Doll to a Seventy Guinea Piano panose Toys and Fancy foods, Albums, Photo Frames, Desks, Work Boxes 'Jalmiets, Ladies Basjs, Glo% re and Kerchief Boxes, Dressing Cnses, Electro-Plated, Goods, Ornaments in great variety, elegant and chaste in design, Pjrfumery 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 in great variety and Xmas Cards. The above is the largest and most complete Stock of Books and Fancy Goods in the oounty affording the greatest choice, and offered at the LOWEST POSSIBLE REMUNERATIVE" PBICES .School Oiriuuiituues purchasing Boiks for prizes Ton and Fancy Goods forschool treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. Inspection Invited. .H. M. ~JONES,



Major Gordon, officer commanding tin; Otar.;o district, lias been promoted to the rank of Licutcuiint-Coloiiel, and appointed to command tlio Canterbury district Hot ijiemenant-Colmtei Lean, resigned. Major vVebh, of Nelson, succeed* Lieutenant-Co',. Gordon in the command of Otugo district. Major.Newiill has been appointed chiel clerk in the Defence Office. A Committee meeting of the Ashburton Cycling Club was held on Thursday evening. A lone discussion took place in connection with 'die track.after which Messrs Dunnage, 1 0. Moss, and Mitchell were appointed lele^ites to wait on the Borough Council to see what could done in the matter. Corres pondence was received from the Secretary ot the Pioneer Bicycle Club in connection with the race meeting on Easter Monday in which they anticipate that some of the Christchurch men will compete. A large amount of routine business was done, after which the meeting* adjourned. After the usual fortnightly practice of the Fire Brigade on Thursday night, the members adjourned to the orderly room, where Dr Tweed was in attendance, to talk over matters in connection with the proposed ambulance class. At the request of Lieut. Pooks the doctor described at length the benefits of " first aid " in case of accidents until medical or surgical aid could be secured, and impressed upon the members the impor tance of such assistance. He also enlarged upon the success of the St John's Ambulance classes in Christehurch in connection with the Fire Brigade. At the conclusion of the doctor's speech a Committee was formed consisting of Messrs Dolman (chairman), W. J. Potter (secretary and treasurer), A. Fooks, F.'NokesJaud J. Pauling, to form an an ambulance class in connection with the Brigade and to <?raw up rules etc. for its governance. It is not intended that the class shall be confined to members of the Fire Brigade only,, but others will be ad mitted on payment of a small fee for member ship. Holloway's Ointmknt and Pills.—A ftefjneut case of gout ana rheumatism is, the inflammatory state of the blood, attended with had digestion and general debility. A few do-sea of the pills taken in time are an effectuil pioventative against gout and, rheumatism. Anyone who has an attack of either should use Holloway's Ointment also, the powerful action of which, combined with the operation of the pills, must infalli bly effect a cure. These pills act directly on the blood, which they purify and imwrove. Haviug once subdued the severity of these disea-se.3, perseverance with the ointment, after fomenting the affected joints with warm brine, will speedily relax all. stiffness and prevent any permanent contraction. Public Notices. ASHBURTOIN t BOROUGH SCHOOL. rnHE Ashburton Borough School will _|_ re-open on MONDAY, 26th Jannary, at the usual hour. W. J. SILCOCK, I 126 Chairman of Committee. "ifINDERjrRIAL. THE MKKCEK REAPER and BINDER. Keid and (j ray Wish to announce to Farmers and Contractors that they have obtained the SOLE AGENCY FOR NEW ZEALAND FOX TH X MERCER REAPEIK and BIJM^EJEJ,, A Machine that has entirely and success fully DONE AWAY WITH ALL CANVA6, and possesses many other advantages in regard to operating. They purpose giving an EXHIBITION OF TiilS MACHINE ON MONDAY, Jununi7 SOtli At 11 a.m., On a tield of Mr William Cochrane, on the Wakanui Road. A conveyance will leave our yards at II a.m. All Farmers and others interested in improving harvest machinery are cordially invited, and should not fail to see this, the coming machine at work. REID AND GRAY, 1 134 Sole Agents for New Zealand. SOUTH RAKAIA LICENSING DISTRICT. TRIENNIAL LICENSING COM MITTEE ACT, 1889. I HEREBY give notice in pursuance of the above named Act, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, that an Election of FIVE Persons to form the Licensing Committee of the above named district, and also a vote of the Ratepayers for the same district, will !be taken to determine whether the number of Publicans, New Zealand Wine, Accommodation, or Bottle Licenses may, or may not, be increased in the above named district, on SATURDAY, the 7th day of February, at the Town Hall, South Rakaia, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. NOMINATIONS in the prescribed forms will be received up to Noon on the 2nd day of February, 1891, at the Road Board Office, South Rakaia. A. MAKEIG, Returning Officer. Dated this 24th day of January. 1891. 1§139 V. Jk^i B. 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 James Johnston, of Springfield, fanner. "VTOTICE is hereby given that James jyi Johnston, of Springfield, farmer, has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt, and that the first meeting of Creditors will be held in the DistricL Courthouse, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, January 29th, 1891, at three o'clock in the after noon. Dated this 23rd day of January, 1891. J. C. BELL, Deputy-Official Assignee. R. M. CUTHBERTSON, Solicitor.__ 14137 D. McFarlarie's B^l East Street ™ie 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, CHEESE, j and BACON, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. ', The House for GOQD FLOUR, MEAL, and RICE,' ' D McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for all lines of GROCERIES At Lowest Possible Rates, cI EAST STREET \'l ASHBURTON. }l long



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GAS COMPANY. The Gas Company lost £83,000 by the late strike. THE FEDERAL COUNCIL. Hobaet, January 25, Tfra Federal Council has closed,