*H_ ASttßtfliflOff GITABDIAN: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1801.



||^BLACK^|| \E\V YRAIi SEASON, i^^^j^^) ANDREW" BLACK, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, HAS on hand and to arrive, a Largo Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery. Watches, including English Levers by different makers ; and has just 'opened out a particularly nice line of I adits' Watches at £3 each. Largest Siock of Gold Brooches in Ashburton, ranging from 10s 6d to £8 10s. Ladies' Dress Rintjs from los to £8 each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5 ss. Gold Lockets from 10s. Gold and Silver Charms, «&c, &c, at, reduced prices. SPECIAL LINES First J class Electro-plated Butter Knife, Jelly' Spoon, Pickle Fork, and Sardine Fork, with ivory handles, at los the set. SPECTACLES—Best Pebbles at 6s per pair. Silver Brooches from 3s each; Silver Earrings from 2s eacli; Silver Scarfpins from Is fid each. WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED atmod crate prices, ANDREW BLACK, E A S T ST R E E T. The Massey Reaper & Binder HAS, SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO THE COLONIES IN ISB TAKEN MORE 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 held under the auspices of an Agricul tural Society, and no Showyard Prizes included to swell the lists. The llassey Reaper & Binder Is guaranteed to bp the Simplest in Construction, the Lightest in Draught and the most Durable Machine n the Market. A thorough trial is afforded every customer, and satisfaction guaranteed ■ - • • - - .or no sale. . £2000 WORTH OP EXTRA PARTS ARE KEPT IN" STOCK AND SUPPLIED BY US AT MANUFACTURERS; PRICES, As per printed lists with each Machine. FEIEDLANDER BEOS. ASHBUiIfON. "■ T HJB CO RIER ,/" 1 "DURCrIASE of the hahinco. of a Wholesale Warehouse Stock JT t at the large DISCOUNT of 40 PER CENT. Now showing :  '• Best French All Wool Dress Materials in newest . 1 shades, double width, usually 3s fid now 2s Od per yard 3 Single Width, do, usually Is 9d now Is per yard I? White Striped Muslins, usually . 9d how 6d * Best French Cotton Delaines, all colors, usually Is now 7sd A largo£lot ;of Fancy Goods suitable for Christmas . .. presents, very cheap. w. ii (oujFm.



N. Z. C. F. STANDS UNRIVALLED FOE Men^' ail(l Boys' Clotliing. EVERY GARMENT IS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND WKLL MADK. SUI T S TSL A. 13 iJ i O 5X EA SU JI I^. NEW STYLIfiS in HATS, StJARH'S, TIE."-, COLLARS, and all kinds of Gentlemen's Underwear .JUSI? OPENED. iin splice riorsr invited. New Zealand Clothing 1 Factory, W. H. WEBBEB, Manager. THEEE IS NQ MISTAKE ABOUT IT. Oreai Wai^ains in Hoots and Shoes for Christmas. A LARGE VARIETY of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S BOOTS and SHOES -^- Just Arrived, Ex Aorahgi, froni one of the Best Manufacturers in England. REAL GtEir tJIJirE IMRG AT^i, COME EAJRJL.Y A.IST> (SECURE THEML T"O BEOS to thank you all for your past liberal support, andwisb es you all A •-■-'• Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Yearj J. Brockelbank, Mauagci. J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STORE, ASH B U R T 0 N. F. NOKES, ONCE more presents hie Compliments to the Inhabitants of Ashburton, and the Public generally, wishing' them all the Compliments of the Season, and hopes that one and all, both large and small, will have a pair of NOKES 5 GOOD CHEAP BOOTS axd SHOES. THE LARGEST STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO CHOOSE ■•■-■'.■  , . - ;<■:■,•. r"-;FROM. BOOTS REPAIRED, ON THE SHORTEST NuTICE. FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH ME. BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY-GO TO -■ F. ISTOKES, LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET.



OLOYERS. TURNIP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. X HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have arrived in Ashburton, and as they have been imported by* myself direot from the celebrated Seed House of HURST AND SONS, LONDON THEY CAN THOROUGHLY BE RELIED ON, Both as to QUALITY and PRICE. I HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF Jtli X xLvXJLV Abb GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG AND |F IBSTJ CLA S S GO UJK-O JH OOT &F CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES D, TH 0 M AS, A.SHBUBTON. Land for Priyate Sale. KILE—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 LYNDHCRST —500 Acres, splendid Farm ; grand improvements LYNDHURST —892 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land MHITHVBN —43 Acres, well fenced, good land SHERWOOD —500 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, balance oi. the land in 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 first class home. The owner has determined to Sell, as he is ordered to go to a warmer climate MAYFIELD—I26 Acreo, first-class land on the banks of the Hinds TINWALD—IO Acres, in the centre of the Township DROMORE—7S Acres, well improved, ajl in Grass WINDERMERE—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD —First-class new Dwelling: House, 4 acres, prime land, Carter's Terrace ?o particulars and terms ap{.ly o* ;t h^o has, 5 JA.SHBXJBTQN



i Christmas Discounts 1O PEK CENT FOE CASH, OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. ROBERTMURRAY ! PRACIICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. aAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS.; JEWELLERY and PLATifi 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 Hplendid 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. &g. All Departments of work done on the Premises with despsteh and at moderate ohawos. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, |_ Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1891-93. I AM Prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances (free of Commission) upon al Wool placed in my hands for sale in Ashburton 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 he 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, STOGK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTON.'



Santa Glaus is Coming 1! IN order lo give tW. above a fitting reception the Undersigned lias a Large and Varied Stuck of TOYS, BOOKS and FAMCY GOODS, all calculated to make suitable oitrinas to we 1 come Santa Glaus, to gladden the hearts of the Boys and Inrls, lighten the pockets of the Fathers and Mothers, and give joy and goodwill to all c)n tferned. BOOKS ! BOOKS !! BOOKS !! ! An excellent selection from various Authors and Publishers: Picture Books, Books of Travel, Adventure, TClstor.Y-^: irraphy, Scientific, Poetical, Suitable for SCHOOL PRIZES and PRESENTATION PURPOSES ; Bibles, Prayer and FTyum Books. CHRISTMAS CARDS in Packets 4d, fid, Is, Is 6d, splendid value ; Booklets and Sunday School Cards. TOYS ! TOYS ! ! TOYS ! !■!' All Sizes, Styles and Prices in Wood, Tin, China, Rubber, l<ag and Wool, Balls. Tops, Guns, Vessels, Trains, Watches, Horses, Boxes, Mechanical^ Breakable and Unbreakable, some describalle and some in describable. DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS!! DOLLS S! ! The Largest and Best Lot ever shown in Ashburton from Id to 18s 6cl. Dolls that speak and Dolls that don t; Dolls that break and Dolls that wont; Moveable, Sleeping and Bathing Dolls. 'FANCY GOODS! FANCY GOODS!! Great Variety of useful and Ornamental Goods in Leather, Plush and Electro- Plate ; Desks, Workboxes, Albums, Photo Frames, Tourists' Cases, Ladies Bags, j Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Cabinets, Mirrors, Plaques, Ornaments, Work- j baskets, Ladies' Companions, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. All the above are latest j importations. Tennis Racquets and Balls ; Cricketing Material. SJPEiJI.AJL. JLTXTSOTJ'JXC'&MJEJST. The above are all Marked as LOW AS POSSIBLE for the Xmas Trade; b having a Large Stock, and in order to clear as much as possible, I will allowa DISCOUNT of 2s in the £ on all purchases of 5s and upwards from date to the end of this year. B[ !_ M. JONES. THE HOLIDAYS. TT7 E have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORAXGI, a LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES in GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES* SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &c, A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. SpCClal : ust Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Best in the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. jggi* Kmdly compare these Goods. Tailoring* Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES in TWEEDS, COATINGS, SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for bhe present season. The rush of orders already in band 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,-&a.. . ; -. - Every Pair Guaranteed to give good w a ear. SPARROW TbERRYMAN TAILORS &OUTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASH BURT ON.



Xinas, 1891. BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF Hew Goods SUITABLE _ rH O OS FOR " CHRISTMAS PRESETS £ zn ■ — H < g 3 ~Also" p. £_, A LARGE VARIETYIOF m <*> Uew floods ~ M _ p. In every ly DEPARTMENT. o O V PICNIC BASKETS IN GREAT VARIETY. Andrew Orr. TO STOCKOWNEES. ; nrpOß S .ILE, by the undersigned— Veterinary Brass Enemas  Sewing Needles (eye at  point)  Milking Tubes  Bleeding Fleams  Clams  Docking Knives  Mane and Tail Pullers medicines FOR HORSE.S, CATTLE, SHEEP, AND DOGS ! CAREFULLY PREPARED. I j ADVICE FREELY GIVEN l f as to treatment of animals in Health and I Disease. s . M. CAMBRIDGE, : ASHBTOOI DRUG COMPANY 6 WMI%



PURE WATER. PATENT ACME WATER FILTER FOR SALE. ANY size, from five quarts to thirty gallons, to suit everyone. Prices from 9s to 60s. Sample Filters ou view in my yard adjoining Mail Office. W, 11. RULE, Patentee, 12t167 Ashburton. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. Selling Off!!! Cheap Sale!! Get the best value for your money. Now is your time. Oome and see for yourself. 20 p#cent Reduction, this allowance genuine. JAMESAUINN, Watchmaker, v£ having decided to give up business is offering his large and varied Stock to the public at the above discount, consisting of first-class Gold and Silver Watches and Jewellery of every description; Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings ; Marble and other Clocks, Electro-plated Silver Ware and Fancy Goods in great variety. Over 100 good second-hand English Levers and others iv first class order. No reasonable offer refused. Also, a large Milner s bafe. Trusting intending purchasers will inspect. JAMES QUINS*, Watchmaker and Jeweller, East stree, 12 14q



HARRY WIDER, \ TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, AND PERRUQUIER, FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, AND PURVEYOR OF SPORTING GEAR AND TACKLE. The Holiday Season. rDRESENTATION PIPES, &c, in i_L every style, from the most costly in the market to the humble cherry wood. TOYS. I have received a direct shipment of these Goods, and School Committees and others would do well to inspect my stock before purchasing elsewhere. On account of there being no presentation Almanacks this year, I will allow TEN PER CENT off all Cash Purchases of Fancy Goods and Toys, i THE SUMMER SEASON. Angling, Cricket, and Lawn Tennis outfits for old and young and suited to every purse. f^" Pay us a visit. j IliElfllUil, EAST STREETk



(WOOL -WOOL -WOOL SEASON 1891-9 2. Messrs MILES AND CO. ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on the ENSUING Placed in their hands FOR SALE /-^ *- » T-kO< d-v■ ii Tir/'w/iT either in Ashburton or at Christ- UJLIJrS OH WOOL church ;or FOR SHIPMENT to MILES BROh. & CO., London WOOLPACKS, TWINE, AND ALL NECESSARIES AT LOWEST TJ.ATES. - J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON AND RAKA IA. . _ ; 143 PUBLIC TRUST £H& OFFICE OF N.Z. THE Public Trust Office f New Zealand offers great advantages to its elienta including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustee The following comparison ot business between the years 1879 and 1889 will showthe rogress made:— 1879-80 18891 Cash receipts ... £41,813 .- £183,336 Total transact ona, per balance-sheet ... ... £92,318 ... £835,202 Securities- General Investment Account , £70,864 ... £216,943 Special Investment Account £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account—Total receipts ... .... -£2,139 ... £14,482 Administrations ... ... ... 172 .». Probates and trusts ... 14 .. 30 Wills provisionally accepted 1 ... 42 Letters received 2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched ... 1,432 13,003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent.



Turnip Seeds. FOR SALE, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES,— PURPLE & GREEK TOP ABERDEEN, MAMMOTH, WHITE STONE, & GREYSTONE, &c. ALSO ARTIFICIAL MANURES' SUPERPHOSPHATES, BONE DUST, &c. BINDER TWINE OF THE BEST BRANDS AT THE LOWEST CUEEENT PRICE S. MACHINE OILS ;OF ALL KINDS, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. GEOttGE JAMESOK AMlilmrton and Rakaia.



Christmas. EVERY Customer spending 5s and up wards at W.W. Spencer & Go's Will receive a nice Christmas Present. We are now selling GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOTS, as cheap as any house in New Zealand. Note a few prices— Special value in Double-width Cashmeres, IOJd. Summer Dress Goods, 4s lid doz. Prints, Ginghams, Plain Zephyrs, we sell at ridiculous prices. Good Washing Print 3kl, White Muslin, Ud. Thescare wonderful Bargains. 'Very wide Window Net 4|d, Grey Calico 2s 6d doz., White Calico 2s 9d doz. Liberty Muslins 3s lid doz. Double-width White Twill Sheeting, 10|d. White Lace Curtains Is lid pair. Table Damask Is. Ladies' Underclothing and Corsets we make a specialty. The largest stock in Ashburton to choose from at very low prices. Neck Ribbons lOd doz. Sash Ribbons 9d, New Flowers 2d, each Men's Tweed Suits 19,3 6d, Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid. Men's, Youths' and Boys' Hats, Shirts, Sox, at your own prices. . Men's Ties, 3d each. Men's Straw Hats from 6d, BOOTS AND SHOES. Men's' Bluchers 5s lid, Mens Bal morals 8s 6d, Men's colonial-made nailed Shooters from 8s lid. Women's strong Elastic Sides 6s 9d. Women's strong Leather Slippers 3s 9d. Ladies' French Shoes 4s lid a pair. Children's Patent Leather Strap Slippers Is, at Remember —Every Customer spsnding 5s and upwards will receVe a nice useful Christmas Present. f. t SPENCER k Wl THE ARCADE.



TABLE CUTLEEY AND PLATED GOODS. —SPECIAL VALUE FOB FOURTEEN DAYS TNTKNDING purchasers should inspect our Stock of Beautiful NEW GOODS. l QUALITY GUARANTEED. JOHN ORE & CO. 12 139



LYTTELTON REGATTA, Ist JANUARY. Instead of the ordinary 7.25 a.m. train from Timaru to Ashburton, and 11 a.m. train Ashburton to Christchurch, a train will leave Timaru at 7.10 a.m. FOR CHRISTCHURCH, ai riving there at 12.15 p.m. It will be due from Rangi taba at 8.26 a.m., Hinds 8.59, Winslow 9.15, Tinwald 9.27, Ashburton 9.42, Chertsey 10.13, Rakaia 10.27, stopping at all stations if required. The train from Springburn to Ashbur ton will start at 7.25 a.m.,- and run 30 minutes EARLIER than timetable times, to connect with the above train. ' The Evening train from Christchurch to \shburton will start at 5.20 p.m.. and run 65 minutes later than timetable times up to Chertsey, arriving at Ashburton at,, 8.25 p.m. The train from Rakaia to Methven will start at 7-35 p.m., and run 1 hour 10 minutes later than timetable times. JSo Goods Traffic on Ist January. 12§177 By Order. LOST, from Winslow, Chestnut Hack, no brand, hair off near hock. Ten shillings reward. Oliver Drbnnan, Winslow. 12t190 TEN SHILLINGS REWARD. LOST fron Mayfield about a month ago, a g-eycob mare, aged. Anyone giving such irformation as will lead to the recovery of the same, will receive the above reward by applyiug to W. CRAIGHEAD, 12*186 Water Ranger, Ashburton. ASHBURTOST COUNTY COUNCIL. DOG COLLARS, 1892. NOTICE is lereby given that the price of Doj Collars for 1892 is as follows : — Dogs kept soleb for the purpose, of tin herdirisj or driving of sheep or cattle ... ... ... 2s 6d each All other dogs 10s each Collars may be obtained from Messrs Cooper, Spiingburn ; Aliasjton, Methven ; and C. Tucker, South R&kaia ; also from the Water Rangers, and at the office of the Council. By Order, F. MA EN WARING, Clark. Ashburton, December 24, 1891, 12*176



__ __^OVERNBraTJWTICES • . NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. TpXCURSION TICKETS will be iusued -*-^ from Ashburton to Dunedin at 32s First-class, 22s Od Second ; to Invercai gill at 57s and 40s b'd : to Kingston (for the Lakes) at 65s and 44h Gd—from the 19th December to 2nd January, and will be available for return till the 12th January. An extension of a fortnight in the time of return can be obtained, if desired —See Posters for particulars. 12*110 BY ORDER. NEW ZBALANDIRAILWA'fs. Train Arrangements for Timaru Cale donian Sports, Ist and 2nd January. rpiIERE will be a Morning Train, Ash- X burton to Timaru, and an Evening Return Train on the Ist and 2nd January, at the following times :— Ashburton depart 7.10 a.m., Tin wald 7.19, Winslow 7.31, Hinds 7.49, Rangitata 8.25, Timaru arrive 9.50. Timiru depart 5.35 p.m., Rangitata 7.8, Hinds 7.46, Winslow 8.4, Tinwalcl 8.17, Ashburton arrive 8.25. Both will stop at all stations if required. TINWALD RACES, Ist JANUARY. There will be a Train from Timaru to Ashburton at 11.55 a.m., as on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. An Evening Train will run from Ash burton to Timaru, starting at 5.35 p.m., and running 1 hour 50 minutes later than the times of the afternoon train on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, up to Rangitata, and 1 hour 45 minutes later beyond. The Train from Ashburton to Spring burn will start at 5.45 p.m., and run 1 hour 20 minutes later than timetable times.



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. 3MCR.S ADAMS* IS now opening some beautiful "New Goods suitable for Christmas presents; comprising the latest novelties in Alham bra, Dresden, Japanese and Venetian Goods. Lovely Mountmellick designs in real Irish Linen, Table Cloths, Tray Cloths, Pillow Shams, Afternoon Tea Cloths, Hand Painted Fans, Photo Frames, Handkerchiefs, Sachets, and Mirrors. Beautiful Slippers, Smoking Gaps, Braces, Shaving Tidies, Cigarette Cases, Tobacco Poaches. Dolls, which are real works of arts, beautifully dressed. Toys of every sluice and make, and a grand assortment of nick nacks ; and an entirely new stock of Pinafores, Aprons, Babies' Dresses and Layettes. Madame Weigel's Patterns always in stock.—The ihburfcon Art Repository.



Mr T. Bullock. FOR SALE.—Several Town Sections with Cottages thereon at low prices and on liberal" terms. Also,—Rural Land Hinds and Rangitata District, improved Farms, &c. Full particulars on applica tion. TO LET, at a low rental, Shop in Burnett street. Also, commodious premises East street, near the Somerset. Butchery.



The Dunedin "Star" says that the Ho.i Mr Ballance intends making calls to the Legislative Council immediately, and that the list will include Mr Tole from Auckland, Mr Walker from Canterbury, Dr Fhchetc and Mr John McGregor (Chairman ot the Otago Education Board) from Dunedin.



Wool Wool. Wool. FC. TABART is making CASH • ADVANCES on the ENSUING CLIP VREE OX* COMMISSION. PERIODICAL SALES held through out the season, the firit one being early n November, All WOOL by Rail is CARTED FREE from Christchurch Railway Station to my Store. For accommodation, light, &c, my Store is unsurpassed for the display of all lots. Prompt ACCOUNT BALES and PROCEEDS. Woolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowest Market Rates. F. C. TABART, Auctioneer Woo broker &c, Ohvistchurch.



TENDERS. "TTTANTED Tenders for Stocking and VY Forking 420 acres Wheat and 100 acres Oats (more or less). Tenders close on SATURDAY, January 9, 1892. All particulars on application to GEORGE W. LEADLEY, 12t158 Wakanui, or " Mail Office." ~~~" TENDERS. "TTTANTED, TENDERS for complete VV harvesting of 170 Acres Oats and 59 Acres Wheat at Lagmhor. Tenders to be sent in not later than TUESDAY, January P, 1892. For full particulars apply, DONALD McLEAN, 12t195 .Lagmhor Station. ASHBURTON FINANCE & AGENCY COMPANY, Limited, /"IASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. OfFVE.—Corner of - the Arcade and Tancred Street. wm. home; Manager



PURSUANT to the terms of the "Banks and Bankers Act 1880" and the " Banks and Bankers Act Amend ment Act 1882"SATURDAY, 2nd, and MONDAY, 4th January 1892 are hereby appointed Special Bank Holidays at the Officos of the undermentioned Banks throughout the Colony :■ — For the Union Bank of Australia Ld., G. E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. For the Bank of New South Wales, W. G. RHIND, Inspestor. For the Bank of Australasia, E. W. MORRAH, Inspector. For the Bank of New Zealand, W. T. HOLMES, General Manager. Note.—The Banks will also be CLOSED on FRIDAY, Ist January, New Year s Day, being a Statute Holiday. 12 187



JfEW ANNUAL VOLUMES Mew Xmas Cards, NEW 800 X S for PRIZES and PRESENTATION. FANCY GOODS, etc. L. F. ANDREWES and CO.



FOR SALE. 2 Second-hand McCofmick TWINE BINDERS, in thorough repair, ready for work. Apply, 12|179 JOHN ORR & CO. A NN SHERLOCK, Caldcotes, Carlisle, **• Cumberland, England, is very anxious for tidings of her sister, Elizabeth Ferguson (wife of Matthew Ferguson), who about nine years ago was living in Ashburton, New Zealand. Relatives or acquaintaoces please write. 12.188



On account of whom it may concern. satttrdayTjanuary 2. 3 tons hemp binding twine In first-class order. In lots to suit purchasers. Without Reserve, ALFRED HARRISON, 12*191 Auctioneer.



Public Notices. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 31. Billy Akarman COMBINATiON. ALSO on New Year Night, to be fol ■ lowed by a BALL, to which the Front seat tickets will be admitted fre» Admission, 2s Is. 12 193