SMALL-POX.

ANOTHER VESSEL INFECTED,

[PER PIU3.SS ASSOCIATION.] Adelaide, January 16. The ship Airlie lias arrived from Rio de Janeiro, with two cases of con fluent small-pox on board. Another patient is sickening for it.

NATIVE LANDS.

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Gisboene, January 16. This afternoon a number of people interested m Native Land matters waited on Messrs Rees, Carroll, and T. Mc- I£enzie, M.H.R's. Mr De Latour drew ' attention to the complete failure of the Commissioner's Court to settle titles, Mr Justice Edwards m recent decisions having declared that the Court had no power grant relief. He stated that £3000 had been already wasted m fees, the Com missioner's Court being worse than use less. There was an enormous amount in volved m titles Open to attack, and the only appeal would be to the Privy Council. Though these titles were .ad mitted to be bona fide and not opposed by the Maoris, the Commission having shown deficiencies it is feared that the natives will attempt to take forcible possession; ■■ Mr Rees aaicl the subject threatened the peace of the country, »s men who had had possession of land for twenty years would probably resist forcible ejection by the Maoris, Both speakers thought that legislative protec tion of the properties should be granted at the ensuing session, until the whole question could be settled, m cases where all parties had been perfectly satisfied with the transactions, and said that few persons m the South understood that such was the actual position of affairs. Mr Rees promised to support reform. Mr Carroll, as a representative of the native race agreed that the present system in flicted great injustice. He thought that where the Natives were agreed the Courts should have power to issue titles. The meeting agreed that legislative protection should be asked till Parliament was m a position to deal with the whole question. Mr Rees stated that he would move for a Commission of members of both Houses to draw up a scheme for settling the dis putes, also for the settlement of all waste Native lands:

The Vaile Railway Scheme.

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Auckland, January 16.. A meeting of those interested m rail way reform was held to-day at the Cham ber "of Commerce, under the auspices of the Railway Reform League. The follow ing motion was passed without dissent:— " That this meeting desires that the mem bers of the House of Representatives be requested to support a resolution to be submitted to the House to the following effect :—" That the House of Representa tives desires that the Chief Commissioner should be directed, assisted by Mr S. Vaile, to apply as early as possible the stage system, known as Vaile's system, to the Auckland railway.' " The Railway League intend to consider the advisable ness of sending Mr Vaile to Wellington, to advance the interests of his railway scheme during the session.

Country Journalism.

The following amusing tale is from the pen of " Telemachus," m the ' Argus' :— "Country editors, as is generally known, have to be advisers-general to all their sub scribers . Any question is regarded as fair, and it a satisfactory reply is not received the subscriber is apt to reflect;: ' Well I don't know what 1 keep paying up to you for; can't tell me a simple thing like that. I'll have no more of you.' Careful also must the editor be that he does not make mistakes or mix matters. 11 lost two thus m one day,' says a poor fellow m much tribulation, 'and through this cursed locust plague, too—locusts and some other plagues, that is. Do you see V 'A' wrote :-—' We have got twins, we have, and we want to know how to get them over their teething. Teething twins are serious troubles when mixed up with harvest work and grass hoppers, and I took trouble to consult competent authority and get him out a sound answer. - ' A.- was the man with the twins. ' B wrote about the grass hoppers, and I gave him also sound ad vice ; but then I put the answers to the wrong letters, and when they got the paper *A' (twins) read : ' Cover them carefully with straw and set fire to them, and the little pests after jumping about m the flames a few minutes will speedily be settled'; while 'B (grasshopper) found himself advised as follows :—' Give a little castor oil, and rub their gums gently with a bone ring," He had lost two sub scribers through that little mishap m Victoria ; what would or would not have happened so him m Colorado ?"

A Christmas Present.

A TALE OF HORROR.

A correspondent of the " Otago Daily Times " says that the following tale of horror is now current m that city :—Mr  we will call him Parchment, is : blessed with the friendshipof MrSquatter, whose station is not a hundred miles from Dunedin. Squatter is m the habit of sending down tongues, potted butter, rolled beef and other up-country niceties to his town friends as Christmas and New Year offerings. A few days before Christmas last there .arrived at Parch ment's office a good-sized keg, the address card m the usual well-known hand-writing. It was late m the afternoon, jupt about time, to start for Paradise Vi^i, so off weiit Parchment w jth h\s treasure. While tea was getting ready, the keg was opened. 5f Jlow heavy it is," says one ; "What on earth can he have sent tjus time i" saya fjlnothei'.' Speculation was ttdfc ajflayed when the lid was prised open and only dry salt presented to view. " Dive deeper " was the order of paterfamilias, " fhere must be something else init." The salt WMcarefullyremovedandwithconsiderable difficulty something bulky was dragged out, of indefinite shape and texture. •' Perhaps it is a Wakatip cod," said one of the juveniles. 'Seems to bo some preparation of pork," remarked Parchment. "However, let us have some fried for tea and see how it eats. A slice; or two of it was fried, and every body tasted, but nobody liked it; it was hoi ribly tough.'' ' t-Perhaps we don t know how to cook it properly. Suppose we try it to-morrow for breakfast. Stewed it was, and certainly it tasted a litfclo more savoury, but still tough, Ihe fefcmerm-iode of feoofcijig it:h:4 ey,k]£mtfy; SlfxbJiSr^efe -A>&m hit upori.; 'M piece; wrt ordered fo be 'boiled for dinner, and Parchment started for the day's business ift the city. There was the usual pile of letters, to open, but one m Squatter's handwriting had the preference, and here it is: -''Dear Parchment,—Two of ray finest bullocks were |ouji4 flpaji m tVfe iiadtlbck'-yesterday xnorm'ng, On being jypeiied the indications of plewo-pneu inonia were unmistakeable. The left lung of one of them, Dr' D. here says, is the niosb perfect specimen of deceased struc tare-he ever saw.i I want Dr Coughtroy iilii "t'vpf^ssw^ $iae£ to se<3 it, ftiid' th"ere">: 'Mb '!I 4nd hit> t© j*ou, -jWesked' iii salt," tar«h'ifte»t'a osrorf .bwan to «w».« _ :> ]^ dia iiot diiie at home that day.

MASONIC.

fjihursday evening the g^therjns of about 2QQ Masons, which is jpvobably the largest assemblage of JPreg*

masons that has taken place m the, Masonic Hall, Ashburton, and it was noteworthy because of the faefcthat the District Grand Lodge officers of both the E.C. and S.C. were present. The usual monthly meet ing of Lodge Thistle, S.C, the R.W.M., Bro. J. Scaly, presiding, began at 7 p.m., and was officially visited by the officer, and brethren of the two local E.C. Lodges, Somerset and "St. Jolm. During the meeting the Deputy District Gram; Master, Bro. P. Cunningham, and the officers of the E.C. »verc announced and received with Masonic honors, and shortly after the District Grand Master, Bro. C Louisson, and the officers of the S.C were announced and received m like manner After the Thistle Lodge was closed tlu quarterly communication of the District Grand Lodge, E.C, took place, R.W. Bro. P. Cunningham, D.G.M., presiding. A ( large number of brethren, who had come from as far as Amberley m the north and Timaru m the south, attended, also the D.G.M. and officers of the S.C. on the invitation of Bro. Cunningham, D.D.G.M., E.C. At the close of the District Grand Lodge, an informal meeting of brethren was held, after which a banquet took place, and a pleasant hour or two was spent, bringing to a conclusion the most re presentative meeting of Masons ever held m Ashburton. The brethren from the north arrived by the last evening train, and were conveyed to Christ-church at the close of the proceedings by a special train, which started from the Burnett street crossing. The principal business before the D.G. Lodge was the appointment of D.G. officers for the ensuing year, which the R.W.D.D.G.M., Bro Cunningham (acting D.G.M) made as follows :—D.G.S.W., W. Bro W. H. Gundry ; D.G.J.W., W. Bro J; G. L. Scott ; D.G. Chaplain, W. Bro Rev J. A. Luxf >rd ; D.G. Treasurer, W. Bro W. T. C Mills ; D.G. Registrar, W. Bro F. M. Warren: President 8.G.P., W. Bro L. Cohen ; D.G. Secretary, W. Bro W. R. Mitchell; D.G.S.D., W. Bro Thomas Forrest; D.G.J.D., W. Bio T. S. Foster : D.G. Sup. Works, W. Bro F. Jameson; D.G.D.C., W. Bro Dr G. Gosset; Assistant D.G.D.C, W. Bro Cbas. Braddell; D.G.5.8., W. Bro 0. D. Fox; D.G.Std.B.'s, W. Bros, G. D. Greenwood and E. G. Crisp ; Assistant D.G. Sec, Bro Lisle ; D.G.P., W. Bro H. E. Smith ; Assistant D.G, P. W. Bro W. Skinner; Stewards, Bros L. J. Joyce, H, A. Vesty, C. Myhre, W. Woodman, E. Skog. It will be seen that "Ashburton Masons have been largely honored.

A. LULLABY.

Hush-a-by-baby ! mother's wee rose. Forth* day dies out to a dream m the west, And the sweet tired flowers soft eyes close ; m\* It is time for :ny darling to res f , rest, rest. Hush-a-by baby ! the gentle moon Is blowing the kisses down from the steep, While the gay green waves m their crystal shoon, Steal tip-toe to guard thee, so sleep, sleep, sleep. Hush-a-by baby ! for nearer to thee Than tho heart that is throbbing within my breast, Thfe love that crowneth eternity Is clasping thee round, so rest, rest, rest. A.B: m " New Zealand Herald 1."

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, ■■ ■ ■ ieir* ■. . ■ ■ Dunedin, January IG. A cottage at Pelichet Bay, owned by R. Abernethy, was destroyed byfirek'sc night. Insurances— house, £150, m Stan dard ; furniture, £150, m the came office. gri<-ittftf<-. A«» rcis»ti»ii. : ChPvISTCHURCH, January 17. The meeting of the Australasian Science Association to-divy was devoted to the discussion of various papers m the different sections This afternoon a large number of members and visitors are being enter tained at a garden party at Ham, by Mr and Mrs Leonard Harper. The weather is magnificent, and th c visitors are deligh ted with the climate. Aml»ulanc« Association His Excellency, the Governor, last evening presented the certificates gained by the members of the Ohristchurch branch of the Association. He congratu lated the Association on its progress, and hoped that m the not distant future he would be able to make a longer stay m Christchuitch. _^

THE ARCADE.

MR RICKMAN'S OPENING SALE,

Mr P. M. Rickman, who has leased Mr Bullock's Arcade 5 and is to carry on the business of an auctioneer m the premises he has acquired, held his opening sale tq-day. Lunchepji haying been partaken of. Mr Bullock, who had just finished a land sale, introduced Mr Bickman, He told the large number of fanners and others before him that he had leased the Arcade to Mr Bickman, an auctioneer of over thirty years' standing, and a geiitle . man of great energy, business ability, and sterling uprightness. The patronage that had been bestowed upon himself, and the support that had been given him during the past eighteen years, he trusted would be accorded to the new lessee of the Arcade, who he could assure them WiOuld be found as attentive to the interests of his clients as he.was capable of looking after them. Mr Bickman thanked Mr Bullock for his kindly introduction, and the farmers for their attendance. He could hardly say he was a stranger to them all, for there were many faces m the ciowd that were familiar to him as his was to them ; put there -\yere also very, many whom he did not know-. That, however, he trutted sqon to remedy. It was jusb possible that people of the district might net jusb at once take to his ways, but he 3iad every belief that very hoqu their different ways would become reconciled as they better knew each othex\ He purposed attending the weekly stock sales at the yards, and holding the weekly sales of horses, and etc., m the Arcade, besides other sales as they were required, and trusted, ho would, he able to win the farmers' confidence and secure their support, At any rate no effort would be wanting on his part to deserve these, In the Arcade'offices there would be provided a room, specially for the farmers' use, m which they could do any writing they re quired, any business with him they wished, or a,ny businpsse;! avith e&clvpthor : , and hft hapeja th,ey- would fii^d tltis a 'convenience. Mrßjckman, tlien introduc§d hkTPftnftger, Mr Ramsay, who would represent him when" business called him away from the Arcade, and, having read the conditions of sale, lie proceeded with the usual auction of horses, implement*;, ?'isd sujidrieEj, ■>■ ■■■'+■ ■ ' •';■• "'"• i:r\. :"

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FUTHER LOAN CONVERSIONS.

. ■ LfiKpqif, January 16.: ; Sir F. Killonße'lii'amakmg arrange ments to shoi'tly convert tlie remainder of the old high-priced New Zenlawcl loans, ' '

CAPTAIN HUTCHISON.

Captain Patrick St." ry Hutchison, commander of 11.M S. Mpeo'lwell, who was seized with an attack of hemorr hage of the lungs after the dinner, given by the Duke and Edinburgh, hrs recovered.

GAS EXPLOSION.

Two gasometers at Glasgow exploded causing considerable damage to tur-, rounding property.

SYDNEY DOCKYARD.

It is expected that the Admiralty dockyard at Sydney will be enlarged, and that Captain H. St. Clair Avill be appointed first superintendent.

THE CAPE LOAN.

The "Times" states that the ab sence of a syndicate enabled investors to obtain the Cape loan at a cheaper price than they otherwise would.

DISTRESS IN IRELAND.

The fund for'the relief of families m Ireland now amounts to £25,000.

CREMATION.

The Duke of Bedford, whose death was announced recently* left instruc tions that his body should be burnt m the private crematory which he had built at Woking m Sunrey

CHILIAN INSURRECTION.

Valparaiso, January 15. The rebel fleet is blockading the coast; from Iquique to Coquimbo, and tryhig to induce the army to revolt. The President is accused of committing unconstitutional acts.

UNITED STATES COINAGE.

Washington, January 16. It is considered certain that the House of Representatives will reject the Free Coinage Bill passed by the Senate, or that it will be vetoed by President Harrison.

THE INDIAN RISING.

The Indians who submitted have agreed to give up their arms on General Miles promising that they will be well treated by the United States Govern ment m future. Altogether 4000 have surrendered, and 7000 others are sur rounded by tvoops.

CHINESE ETIQUETTE.

Pkkin, January 16. The extreme claims of the Chinese on points of etiquette prevented the Ozarewitch from making hi 3 intended visit to China.

EARTHQUAKE.

Algiers, January 16. A severe earthquake has occurred here, and fifty houses have been de stroyed.

AUSTRALIAN

THE PRISON GATE MISSION. Melbourne, January 17. The police report on the working of the Prison Gate Brigade of the Salva tion Army which contains some cur.'ous revelations. It is alleged that the Brigade clothes and feeds criminals who at night are engaged m crime.

The "Timaru Herald" says :—" The second local wool sale of the season was held m the Assembly Rooms'yesterday. There was about the ucual attendance of buyers, but a smnl'c' irr't 1..!- of farmers t'-vr; usual. Prices, we rwtsc to hear, showed a decline even on those of the previous sale. Until similar catalogues are. strictly compared how ever, it seems difficult to toll for certain, for while some persons interested reported a de cline, others said the prices were better thiyj at last, sale." Mr Moss Jonas, reports an improvement m values of from one farthing to one half-penny per Ib. At the Gore wool sales yesterday values were about 2d on the highest and ijfd on the lowest grades below last year's prices. The quality was very superior, finer wools were slightly easier than at the Invercargill sale, but the wool was heavier m grade. Competition was brisk, and nearly every lot was sold. Last evening o<n unfortunate accident happened to Mr J. E. Walton, the well known travelling agent of the National Mutual Life Association of Australasia. Riding home from Tinwald at a smart canter one oi his stirrup leathers burst when near Mr Williamson's store, and he fell from his horse. In the fall his head struck 'the ground heavily, and lie received severe injuries. When picked up he was un conscious, and had to be ultimately taken to the hospital, where he was attended to by I)r Trevor. Mr Walton's injuries, although serious, include no broken bones, and under the Doctor's care he is doing well. During the hearing of a case at the E.M. Court at Auckland, a day or two ago, some extraordinary evidence was given as to the dissipations of a young man named A. Green way, who recently inherited a fortune of about £30,000. Greenway was sued by an Indian hawker for a sum of £42 for hand kerchiefs, which it was claimed he had bought and had given to women at houses of low repute. The defence was that on the day m question he was so drunk thst he was unable to make the purchases. Defendant's solicitor said that within the last two years defendant came into a large fortune, and since that time had been drinking and throw ing money away most recklessly. Latterly he had been even worse than usual. He was unable to attend the court that morning owing to his condition. One witness deposed that he believed that Greenway had spent £5000 m the past three weeks. Judgment was given for defendant.

MAIL NOTICE

The Letter-box will be cleared for de spatch of correspondence from this office to the under-mentioned places, on and after Ist January, 1891, as follows — For Christchurch and North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.2,0 p.m. ; and on Mon days, Wednesdays, and Friday.", at 10.30 a.m. ; Chertsey and Rakaia, daily, 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Methven, daily, 3.15 p.m. ; Dunsandel and Burn ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Selwyn, daily, 6.20 p.m.; Dromore, daily, 6.30 a.m. ; Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and" Saturdays, 3.10 p.m, j Willowby and Fiffelton, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m. j Geraldine, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; Timaru, daily, 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. ; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and \ South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet, an 1 Ashbuiton Forks, Tuesdays, Thur^ days, and Saturdays, 6.30 a.m. ; Winch more, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. ; Mount Somers, Springburn. and Alford Forest, daily, 4 p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 P-ni- ; Wheatstone, Asjiton, Waterton, and Lp.ngbeach, daily, 4.30 p.m. ; Flemingto^, Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, 4,30 p,m,j New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a,m,,' Elgin, Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m, N.8.-^-Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsorily registered nd charged double registration fee.

THF ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, SATURDAY, 7'JANUARY"' 17, 1891



.ROBT. L'URRAY PRACTICAL Wi\TCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. ' H Ti^Al^" 11 an ivm':tsll(se Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY/and ■. H-Awn™° f tlie latcHfc ancl most aPProv«d desijcrnis. ' " Cr stals °ld and &ilver> EeQglish and Geneva, American Hunters, tmd JEWELLERY.—An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Guards, &c., &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, .-silver riated (roods, suitable for Christmas and Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally Jiberal terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committees, &c, &c. ' All Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch, and at moderate EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 H7 d EORGE JAMESON OtNEKAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA, TXAS IN STOCK A LARGE SUPPLY OF BINDER . TWINE, OILS, 1 HA R VEST REQUISIT E S AND QSN RAt FA RM. STORES AND TO ARRIVE CORNSACKS AND SEAMING TWINE. —AGENT FOR— The New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company, The Union Steamship Company, The New Zealand Shipping Company ■"'■' • ■ • The Rojal Insurance Company. rpHEJiwealthiest known Fire Insurance Company m the world, ,md sti n^uished X for MODERATE RATES, PROMPTITUDE, and LIBERaLITY." ACCUMULATED FUNdT" OVER £0,000,000. beg to advise our Clients and 'others that we are prepared to receive Is for Insurance m the above Company, on BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, eto, ano GROWING CROPS AT LOWEST RATES, W. H. COLLINS & CO., AGENTS, iSAST' STHKKl 1 ASHBTTPTQN TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. TTfE HAVE JUST LANDED AND TO ARRIVE— Ex " Invercarajill," 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. Ex "Zior," 20,000 ft KAURt FLOORING and MATCH LINING, MOULD] INGS and TIMBER. , WESTPORT COAL, GREYMGUTH COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL SHAG : POINT COAL, KAITANGATA COAL, MOUNT SOMERS COAL. Eveiy Description of Building Materials . PAINTS, OIL, GLASS, and BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY kept m Stock. - W. H. CoB and Co. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS] ASHBURTON puelrG trust ,|^SlFFicE¥lzr, mHE Public Trust Office of Nev? Zealand offers great advantages to its.clients - 1 including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trust**. The following comparison of business between the years 1879 and 1889 will show the progress made :— 1879-80. 1889. Cash receipts , ,641,813 ... £183,336 Total transactions, per balance-sheet ... £02,318 ,„ £835,208 • Becurities— ; % G?u(!v:il tiivsstuionti Account ... £70,861 M £210,943 • -•; Si>c;ial Invostuioiit Account... ... £2,055 ■ £215,*)!) ' Kxi'KXSE^ AccjUNT— Total vocoipta ... £2,i:(9 «. £14,482 . A-lmJi'.ihtrntioiis .. ... ... ... 172 ... 258 jL'iMU.itt.MiiiiUni-it.s ... ... ... 14 ... 30 | 'Will* aoir-iiro.l ... • ..„ I ;.. 42 lii!ttc.'V,r-v !( .M-jl 2,3 a ... ■ :0,:-12<$ ■ • . l"^-,.l'-i-'>- >!--''-i I,i:j3 ' ... 13,003 BARNS AND CO., Christchurch, Local Agents EX "MILTIADES" and EX "MINYHIVE," 1200 Bales Cormsacks, FULL SIZE AND FULL WBIGFT, which we offer to Farmers and others at 6s 9cJ per dozen, »ett cash or 7-a n.^ A™ \i booked ' 7 IKY dozen We have for Sale p?p? TONS PURE MANILLA BINDING TVSTNTC. • -| O TONS MIXED BINDER TWINE (£ Manilla, -YFhx>. Q TONS PURE NEW ZEALAND FLAX BINDER TWI2TK OA TONS BINDING WIRE, white cross brand WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY TO FARMERS AT LOWEST CURRENT BYTEs' ! WANTED FOR IMMEDIATE: DELIVERY •'; >;" 10,000 BUSHELS RYK»EASS.o, FRIEDLANDER BROsS,



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VT« JD AWCETT jL/ODDS SURGEON DENTIST, Address :—Couri Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. private Residence, T^ncred Street, Three doors below Ijtasorxic Ha]}, TDXTRAORDINARY /HHEAP SALE ALE FOR ONE MONTH AT ANDREW QRR'S. GREATEST BARGAINS EVER SEEN IN THE HISTORY OF ASHBURTON. Ladies' Kid Gloves up to 6g lor 8d per ' . .: pair.". ■ ■:- ■ • v ' '■" : • ' ;:: jjaclip-s* Gloves at 2d ; Children's Id per pair. Ladies' Jackets, highly fashionable at 5s- 6d. Children's Socks. 2d per pair. One lot of-Turkey Net Kur^broicieries at 4d |j>ar. jartl, AvOrth Is.' 1 12 doijeu'D'i'ess Buttons for Is. 1 lot Gents' fashionable White Yosts at Is 6d each. Gent^' Suits. Kaiapoi made at 30s, very good. 1 lot Best French Mer^oa, yflrious shades at 1^ 6d. 1 Jot Black French Lustres at 8d per yard, worth 3s. | 1 lot Colored French Lustres at 6d per i yard. 30 dozen Girls' Night Dresses at la each. The Largott ettocV of Ladies, Childrenfi and Go^tsV BOOTS GREATLY REDUCED. ; CARPETS, FLOOR CLjOTHS, &c,, &c, RE»PMBE|I—FOR ONE MONTH. ANDREW ORR, WHOLESALE & RETAIL. PRAPER.



n HRISTMAS SAL E. EVERY NOVELTY IN FANCY GOODS, SUITABLE FM j CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS VERY CHEAP. MHS TDAMS FANCY REPOSITORY, Saundera' Buildings. 12 158 ~~D. McFarlane's East Street The House for GOOD SUGARS for Preserving, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for BLENDED TEAS of Al Quality, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for CHINA and GLASS WARE, D. McFARLAN'S East Street. The House for BUTTER, CHEESE, and BACON, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for GOOD FLOUR, MEAL, and RICE, D McFARLANE'S East Street, The House for all lines of GROCERIES At Lowest Possible Rates. O McFARLAW E» S EAST STREET ,A S H B U R T O N. 10H68



A ND so is Old Father Christmas, to give the above a fitting reception. The A *„ Undersigned is now opening up a varied and well solocted 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, Perfumery and Toilet Requisites, Cricketing Material, Fancy Glassware, Tea Services, Opals Brackets and Plush Leather Goods. BOOKS Suitable for Prize and Presentation purposes, specially imported from the Religious Tract Society, Waid 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 Baiks for prizes Tos and Fancy Goods forschool treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. Inspection Invited. H. M.~JONES i 12 5 7



Public Notices, , f SIIBUIITO-N PRESBYTERIiir CHURCH. hnH 10 Services m the above Church on J. SUNDAY Next will bo conducted liy the Rbvd. Dk Elmrlie, of Christ church, morning and evenina, and at Wakanui m the afternoon. Special collection for Sabbath Schools. 1J72 ASHB (JRTONCOUNTY HUNT CLUB. THE Annual General Meeting will be held on TUESDAY Evening, 20th January, m Henry's Hotel, at 7.30. E. J. FOOKS, Itß9 See. MISS BAPRATT'S PRIVATE SCHOOL, Cameeon Street, West. WILL Re-Open on MONDAY, 26th January. Subjects taught— Eng lish, Drawing, Music, and Singing. Miss Barratt will be at home from 21st inst. Cameron Street, West, 17th January, 1«M I__1__ ________-__-i_ 99 ASHBURTON, UPPER ASHBURTON MOUNT SOMERS, AND MOUNT HUTT LICENSING DISTRICTS, TRIENNIAL LICENSING COMMIT TEES ACT, 1889. i~ HEREBY give Notice, m pursu- JL ance of the above Act and the Regu lation of Local. Elections Act, 1876, that a Poll for tlw Election of FIVE Persons to form the Licensing Committees of the above-mentioned Districts, and for the purpose of taking the Vote of the Rate payers'for the said Districts to deter mine whether the number of Publicans'. N.Z. Wine, Accommodation or Bottle Licenses may or may not respectively be increased m the said, Districts, will be Held afc the under-mentioned places on TUESDAY, 3kd FEBRUARY, 1891, Commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m., viz. : — Ash burton Licensing Dis trict ... ... ... Templars' Hall, Tinwald. Upper Ashburton Licen sing District ... > Miss Bishop's i;: 3 Store, A Iford Forest Road. Mount Som erg Licensing District Road Board Office, Mount Somers. Mount Hufct Licensing District ... ... Road Board Office, Methven. Nominations m the. form prescribed m Schedule 2 of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, will be received at the above-named places on FRIDAY, 23rd day of January, 1801. Forms of Nomination can be obtained at the County Council Offices,. Ashburton. F. MAINWARING, Returning Officer. Ashburton, , January 17, 1891, I*lol TO CONTRACTORS. rpENDERS are invited till six p.m. on JL 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. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted, J. M. FORRESTER, Architect. FOR PRIVATE SAL& Onn ACRES Land, 2| miles from £i\J\J Ashburton, all m grass, with five-roomed House and four-stalled Stable. QAi \ ACRES at Kewlands. "1 KQi-A ACRES afc Wak!WliL 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-acro land, four-roomed House. A low price will bo accepted for this property. Apply to GEO. JAMESON, Land Agent, Ashburton and Rakaia. Irrigation. JUST what is wanted for the country, 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. DR APERy7^LOTHING AND j .BOOTS : Men's Tweed Trousers 10s 6d, reduced to 6s lid ' '" , Men's Tweed Suits 22s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits ss" 3d : White Lace Curtains 2s 3d, a pair Best French Merino Is' SJ-cT Stay Busks, all sizes, 2d a paty Prints 2s 6d, dress length Prints 3|kl, 4|d, §|d, guaranteed to Towels 3id eaoh Washing "Muslins 3d per yard Dress Goods 4id per yard Boys' Braces id. Boots. Boots. - Colonial Shooters 9s lid, Bluchers 6s 6d, 6s lid. ■•» Women's Strong Elastic Sides 6s 94 Childs Kid Elastic Sides from 2s lid AT i ¥. SPEIffl HO,, 'JHE ARCAPJE 0.8.5. oO.|pA>B , U,S.S., 00 |[f" ""-^^ ".:■: UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND;, fcpvraii. The Company's Steamers have now re sumed time table running to all ports. rHEEXCURSION SEASON Will open Ist DECEMBER Next, ■ Return tickets at ped^cftd, Ifores, ' I TRIPS TO WEST COAST S?OUNBS I On or about. 14'i:H and 26txc JAN UARY, t i# Bth FEBRUARY, GEGJAMESON, Ajj'eub, Ash burton,



ADVERTISEMENTS. PUBLIC NOTICE. HAVING decided to relinquish^ busi ness m '"ish'fiurton, I take thib opportunity of thanking my Friends and. Customers for their Patronage m the past, and trust they will continue to favor my successors, Messrs Rolutt & Co. ALBERT ROBE^. : Grain Merchant* : • ■ '' WestStroet, In reference to the above, WE are now m a position to arrange ■with Farmers and others to Store Grain at Lowest Current Rates. Larcg. ssupply of Corn Sacks a.nd Ttvineo«,hana, ■im ■•' " Rollitt &;cy, PUBLIC NOTICE. IN consequence of my giving '^\\ ~Pi#s\^ nes'4 m Ashmw'tovi 1 have to'i'e'W,6B^ all outstanding accounts to be paid ilSrae diatjety otherwise legal jjroceedings will be taken for recovery of same, ALBERT ROBERTS, "Griajn Merchant, 93 West Street*



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