THE RABBIT PEST.

There is an alarming increase m the number of rabbits m the western dis tricts. , .

GOLD IN WEST AUSTRALIA

TPbrTH, December 17. A new golclfieid has been discovered atCoongan, which, according to reports, is the richest yet found m the Colony. Two nuggets, weighing 60 and 25ozs, have been unearthed.

FIBRE CULTIVATION.

(Received December 17, 11.30 a m.)

Sydney, December 17. Government ure. inviting tenders for the lease of a large tract of waste land at Jervis Bay suitable tor the culti vation of flax and hemp. A company is being formed to introduce the culture of these fibres.

charged the Commonwealth Bill from the Order Paper, on the ground of want of time for discussion.

THE BANK FAILURES.

Charles O'Niel, Hadfield, Low and Sydney, four, directors of the Nor thumberland Banking Company, have been cbmmitted for trial on a charge of conspiring to defraud. Sydney is the only one who has been able to obtain bail.

THE FINANCIAL CRISIS

Melbourne, December 17. There has been a great increase m the deposits m the Government sav ings bank, due to the recent sus pensions. A total of £77,000 was -deposited m that institution during the past fortnight, and for the first time tin record the credit balance m the savings bank is over two millions, j

INTERCOLONIAL FREETRADE.

Adelaide, December J7. A motion has been carried m the Assembly affirming the desirableness of Government taking steps to secure freetrade between the Australian colonies.

The Wellington election has" been fixed for Friday, • January 15. By advertisement a meeting of the members of the.Fire Brigade is called for half past seven to-morrow evening. At a. meeting of the Wellington Education Board Dr Newman moved—"That the Board bring under the attention of the Education Department the present cost of school books, with the view to reduce the same" He calculated the cost of books m New Zealand was 12»6dper head, which was greatly m ex cess of the charges m public schools m the United States. The motion was earned. Mr David Thomas took advantage of yesterday's holiday and excursion to Spring burn to visit the prospectors' camp m the hills above the bush near Springburn, and he has shown us some of the specimens of coal he obtained during his trip. At the place where the company or syndicate of which Mr Thomas is a member are at work, the men have a drive now m about 180 feet. They have cut seanis of coal of Jive and three feet thick, and - have other seams of four feet and aix feet m view enclosed m beds of fine clay over two feet thick. They have also found a twelve feet bed of sand, and is supposed to be very suitable for glass making. Another bed of fine sand or silicate has also been been discovered, and there is on the ground large quantities of very fine limestone eoncaining fos3il shells through it, which proves its superior quality. The coal is similar to that from the Homebnsh scamp, and is said to contain no sulphur ; and it is expected that before the drive is completed the proposed distance of 250 feet, a good solid seam of superior coal will have been exposed to view, and thus the success of the prospecting syndicate fully assured. "Keating's Powdkk destroys bugs Fleas, Moths, Beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic annuals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application. See the article you ourchase is " Kbatiso V as mutations are oxious and ineffectual. Sold, m lins, 6d,- Is and 2s 6d each, by all chemists. ■ Tf you want your Christmas Cakes to be a success "«* " Can't Be Beat Baking Powder, "acknowledged by all to be the best. Leading grocers sell it m 6d, is and Co.'a " Imperial" pure CeyloF and Indian Teas are the £es m the market, -^vfc.) Ninian Hyslop and Oo.'s " Imperial Ceylon and Indian Teas are direct from the Tea Plantation — < Advfc.i The Best Bkmkdy fob Ihotokotion- Norton's Camomile Pills are conhdenty recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Piias, with justice called, the « Natural Strengtliener of the Human < Stomach," act as a powerful tome and gentle perient, are mild m their operation, and safe under any circumstances, bold m bottles, at la l*d, 2s 9d,' 11s, by all medicine arendoirs throughout the world-

Mr T. Bullock.

TOWN SECTIONS 792 and 793, each containing |-acre, Cox street; capital site for a house. . " CHEAP PROPERTY.—Cottage and two Sections on F.ast Town Belt. FOR SALE AT LOW PRICES LOTS 13 and 14, Allen's Road, Allen toh, with 4-roomed Cottngo and other buildiiiojs ; good: position. LOl\S 1, 2, 3, ID, 20. 21, adjoining the Woollen Factory, Alford Forest Road. £18 10s -Town Section, 11(55, Cameron Street West j easy terms. 555 ACRES, ■'.VA KANUL—lmproved. Farm with Dwellinghouse, &c. Full particulars on application. TO LET.—Cottage conveniently situated m Moore street. Plentiful supply of water. FOX SALE at a low figure arid on easy terms, Cottage and Section Peter Street, West, plentifulwater supply. , M T BULLOCK

SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19.

Town Section 230, centrally situated, m Haveiock Street, on account of ■ < : the Mortgagees.

THE ASHIIURTON GUARDIAN -THURSDAY. DECEMBER 17, 1891.



"THE CORNER," PURCHASE of the balance of a Wholesale Warehouse Stock at the large DISCOUNT of 40 PER CENT. Now showing :- Best French All Wool Dress Materials m newest shades, double width, usually 3s 6d now 2s Od per yard Single Width, do. usually Is 9d now Is per yard White Striped Muslins, usually 9d now 6d Best French Cotton Delaines, all colors, usually Is now 7M A large lot of Fancy Goods suitable for Christmas presents, very cheap. W. II COLLIER.



McCormick Binders, THE MeCORMICK la made to Wwr ami will last twice as long as the CHEAP MACHINES now being offered. THE MGCOEMICK Has proved the TRUE FRIEND of the Farmers of tint District for the last fourteen years. IfVyoa want to save your Crops and your Pockets you n.ust have » NEW McGORMTCK BINDER, Why Kxperinient with Inferior Make."., and risk your Crops ? THE McCORMICK IS THE BEST AND THEREFORE THE CHEAPEST. Machine Extras. WE TIOLT> A COMPLETE STOCK OF EXTRAS FOUt : ALL McCORMICK MACHINES INCLUDING THE WIRE BINDER, WHICH WILL jje SUPPLIED AT THE MOST KEASONABJJ2 PRICES. BTNDING WIRE, BINDING TWINE, ' MACHINE OILS of all lands, And every requisite of First Quality for the Harvest Field] • ' JOHN ORR & CO. Importers. Atiibortou.



The Massey Reaper & Binder HAS, SINbE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO THE CQLoMbb IN I*B TAKEN MORE PRIZES AT PUBLIC FIELD TRIALS, Where it has Competed, ! THAN ANY OTHER MACHINE IN THE FIELD. 75 TRIALS. 85i PRIZES. EVERY TRIAL PUBLISHED has been held under the auspices of an Aljvicul turil Society, and no Showyard Prizys included to sv«U the lists. Tlic ?Has«ey Heaper Si Binder Is guaranteed to ho the Simplest m Construction, the Lightest m Draught and the most Durable Machine n the Market. A thorough trial is afforded every customer, and satisfaction guaranteed . oi* no Stile. £2000 WORTH OF EXTRA PARTS ARE KEPT IN STOCK AND SUPPLIED BY US AT MANUFACTURERS PRICES, As per printed lists with each Machine. ■ ■ - . m ...- . n#\».' »\J» L FRTEDLANDER BROS ASHBURTON.



Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS.] ' [REGINALD B. RESTELL.] "Moss and Rest ell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mb John G. Restell, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they, arc now prepared to supply the following :— . • : :ma ix;eoj:a.ls. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. ' r . Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers. The Kauri White arid Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready for immediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all bizes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws, Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, Ac. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Mount Soniers. FIREWOOD—Long Black Piue and Cut Wood. ■ . . ,-, ■ ; . r , Oils of all descriptions, Fire Bricks. : PRODUCE-Chaff, Oats, Bran. Sharps.''Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour etc ALWAYS IN STOCK. ' ' fAGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited. MOSS ANJD^ESTELL, WE ST STEEET, ASHBURTON. , • U 3



ANDREW BLACK. WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, HAS on hand and to arrive, a Large 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 Stock of Gold Brooches m Ashburton, ranging from 10s fid to £8 10s. Ladies' "Dress Rings from 15s to £8 each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5 ss. Gold Lockets from 10p. Gold and Silver Charms, <fee, &c, at reduced prices. SPECIAL LlNES—First; class Electro-plated Butter Knife, Jelly Spoon, Pickle Fork, and Sardine Fork" with ivory handles, at 15s the set. SPECTACLES—Best Pebbles at 6s per pair. Silver Brooches from 3s each ; Silver Earrings from 2s each ; Silver Scarfpins from Is 6d each. WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED atmod crate prices, ANDREW BLACK, EAST STREET.



Land for 'Prirate Sale. OLE—4OO Acresf, R.S. 26030 and 26032, 300 Acres m Wheat, 66 Oats, balanc m grass CHERTSEY—I26 Acres, 28 Acres Wheat, 98 Acres m Grass 3 years CHERTSEY—6OO Acres, large acreage m crop ; good improvements L/yNDHURST—SOO Acres, splendid Farm j grand improvements LYNDHtJRST—§92 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land K'KTHVRN—43 Acres, well fenced, good land k SHERWOOD—SOO Acres, good land; well fenced and improved j 2GO 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 of anyone requiring a nrst-dats home. The owner has determined to Sell, as he is ordered to go to a warmer climate MAYFHSLD— 126 Acres, first-class land on the banks of the Hinds TINWALD —10 Acres, m the centre of the Township DROMORE —75 Acres, well improved, all m Grass WINDERMERE—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD—First-class new Dwelling House, 4 acres, prime land, Cfor-fcerVfenw* fo ft further particulars at^d tetfpisj •p; t n o m a s,



CLOVERS. TTJRHIP SEEDS. Ryegrass. / Cocksfoot, etc. ■;'■... _ _i,--o-«-^. . _ ... .... , r , . . .JL HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS hare arrived m Ashburton, and as they have been imported by] myself direct from the celebrated Seed House of " • " . HURST AND SONS, LONDON ; THEY CAN THOROUGHLY BE RELIED ON, Both as to QUALITY and PRICE. . [ HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF Xi JL JLLGrJLizJLDD ■■'■"' GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG AND [FIRST CLASS COOKS JBOOT CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSF,L j VES D. THOMAS, I A.SHBUKTON.



Wool. Wool. Wool. SEA SOHT 1891-93. I AM Prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances (free>of Commission) upon al " Wool placed m my hands for sale m Ashburtbn 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, oiler to vendors the best chance of obtaining the highest values at our sales to be held on December 1, 1891, Nothing on my part shall be wanting to attain that much desired end. Wool Packs (heavy weights), Twine, Oils, and pll other necessaries supplied <t lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, .!'■'. STOOK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTON



THE HOLIDAYS. TT7E;have just.impoi ted direct-from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORAKGI, a LAKGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m GENTS' HATS, SHIM'S, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &c. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MENj'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. ■ ! SIICCIJII 1 ust Opened Out directs from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS - (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. ESL Kindly compare these Goods. 'Tailoring' ilejpartinent. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY,of the NEWEST STYLES m ;•■" I TWEEDS, COATINGS, SUITINGS &" TROUSERINGS . , for the present season. < ; The rush of orders already m hand shows that all who want New Suits for the Hoiidays' will do well to favour us with their measurements as early as possible. MEN'S & BOYS' BOOTS & SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. HAND SEWN, &v. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW TBEftBYHAS TAILOES & OITTFITTERS E A,S T STREET, ASHBURTON. tetdßtoteaJL Christmas JMscounls ' l^^^^l fO PER CENT FOE CASH, pfet^MS OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. Jllll. ROBERTMURRAY PRACIICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCTIiSS, CLOCKS, JEWELLER? anc PLATiS of the latest and most approved designs." JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades* and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittaes, School Committees, &c. «fee. All Departments of work done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIFW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBTJRTQN. "



Santa Clausjs Coming' IN order io.give the above a fitting reception the Undersigned has a Large and Varitd Stock of TOYS?, BOOKS and FANCY GOODS, all calculated to make suitable offirintpi to welcome Santa Clans, to gladden the hearts of the Boys and Girl*, flfehltn the pockets of the Kjiilhms and Mothers, and give joy and goodwill to all on corned. BOOKS ! BOOK* : ! BOOKS !! ! An excellent selection from various Authors and Publishers; Picture Books, Books of Trevel, Adventure, History. Bio graphy, Scientific, Poetical, Suitable for SCHOOL PRIZES and PRESENTATION PURPOSES ; Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books. CHRISTMAS CARDS m Packets 4d, 6d, Is, Is Gd, splendid value ; Booklets and Sunday School Cards. TOYS ! TOYS ! ! TOYS !! ! All Sizes, Styles and Prices m Wood, Tin, China, Rubber, Raa; and Wool, Balls, Tops, Gum, Vessels, Trains, Watches, Horses, Boxes, Mechanical", Breakable and Unbreakable, some describable and some in describable. DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS!! DOLLS!! ! _ ; The Largest and Best Lot ever shown m Ashburton from Id to 18s 6d. 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 m Leather, Plush and Electro- Plate ; Desks, Workboxes, Albums, Photo Frames, Tourists' Cases, Ladies' Bags, Glove and Handkerchief, Boxes, Cabinets, Mirrors, Plaques, Ornaments, Work baskets, Ladies' Companions, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. All the above are latest importations. Tennis Racquets and Balls ; Cricketing Material. SJPSCJIAJLi ANNOpCEBIENT. The above are all Marked fe' LOW^ A£; POSSIBLE for the Xmas Trade ; but having a Large Stock, and m order to clear as much as possible, I will allow a DISCOUNT of 2s m the £ on all purchases of 5s and upwards from date to .the end of this year. H. M. JONES.



ABHBUETON fmAHGE AGENCY COMPANY, Limited, /"IASH ADVANCES mado on LIVE jaiid' DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGE^ AGRTCULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES; BTLLS DTPCOUJSTED DAILY. Ofiwe.—Corner of .the Arcade and Tancrnd Street, WM. HOKNE, • Man^r,



? Public Notices Mount Jiomers Coal Mine. MESSRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are hereby appointed agents for the sale of my Cnal, and all moneys due to me for same must be paid to them from Ist December inst. All orders entrusted to them or sent to me at Mount Somers will receive my immediate attention. ANDREW EWART HARRIS, 12 53 Mount Somers. TO STOCKOWNEKS. T7IOR ,S AXE ; ,% the undersigned- Veterinary Brass Enemas  Sewing Needles (eye at? ;  point)  Milking Tubes  Bleeding Fleams ;■  Clams  Docking Knives  Mane and Tail Pullers Hedi clues FOR HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, AND ; DOGS CAREFULLY PREPARED. ADVICE FREELY GIVEN as to treatment" of animals m Health and Disease. J f M. CAMBRIDGE^ AfiHtUKTOI DP MPAIY, ,1 LIMITED



u.s;s ob u.ss., co UNION STEAMSHIP QQWP&M ' OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON-AS UNDER: For Wpl%gton-Monday, Tuesday, Wed . ' nesday, Thursday, and Saturday. : Nelson— Tuesday and Saturdoy. : Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin— Tuesday and Friday. $ elbournei— Tuesday. AS N0 w: . (iEC JAMESON, j Agent kshbur. ton \



If. Z C; F '. STANDS UNRIVALLED FOR Mens' and Boys' Clothing. EVERY GARMENT IS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK A3SD WELL MADE. |■•: gUI ■ ; 31 Ajy j^~^~S MEASURE. NEW STYLES m HATS, SCARFS, TIES, COLLARS, and all kinds of Gentlemen's Underwear JUST OPENED. lISSPHaCXXOJN IISVIXEUJ. New Zealand Clothing Factory. W. H. WEBBER, Manager.



Public Notices. Mew Xmas Cards, NEW BOOKS for PRIZES and PRESENTATION. FANCY GOODS,, eto. L. F. ANDREWES and CO. Market House. /DOMING events cast their shadows \J bef >re, and being alive to this fact, we have just landed our first consignment f NEW GOODS, which consists of NEW XMAS FRUITS, » ' Carefully Selected. ■ : SXJGJ-A.lt. &TJGAI&'. English, American, and Colonial, lor Jam, and guaranteed pure. CBOGKEQT,. Useful and Ornamental, Choice, Chaste, and Beautiful; also Butter Jars, Pickle Jara, and Jam Jars. Klectro-3Plated Ware, Of which we have the choicest selection yet seen m Ashburton, well worth inspection. House Furnishing Ironmongery, made a specialty. . Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Tubs, Baths, Buckets, etc. BRUSHWARE. j All kinds, sorts, siaes, to sglect from. TO GIVE SATISFACTION IS OUR AMBITION. During, Christinas week our deliveiy daily m Town and Suburbs. All trains met as usual. Stephens Bros- IIARMJBT House.



: BOOTS AHi tt SHO -B &^\. IN GREAT VAUIETY AT J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STOBE. THE L4RGEST and CHEAPEST Stock of LADIES' BOOTS and SHOES m ASHBURTON. LADIES' KID LACE BOOTS FROM fOS 6d LADIES' KID LACE SHOES: FROM' 8S (i(l GENTLEMEN'S LEATHER LACE BOOTS FROM 6d GENTLEMEN'S LEATHER LACE SHOES FROM fg ip«| s CHILDRENS BOOTS and SHOES m great variety equally Cheap. REPAIRS AT LOWEST^CURRENT PRICES. Note The A duress, — . CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. . . j. brockelbane; • - a■': ; i .■ .:; :. ■ Manager ■ '



PAPEKHAMNGS, rUST LANDED EX "MAORI" [g BALES Ifi Paperhaiiging's, CHOICE PATTERNS, ARTISTIC DESIGNS, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, Inspection is specially invited to our Selection of new PANELLINGS AND DADOES, WlTtt FRIEZES & BORDERS TO MATCH FOR DINING & DRAWING-ROOMS. - \>vi liestgns for Ceilings. PICTURE PATTERNS FOB NURSERIES. BEDROOM PAPERS AT FROM £scl PER PIECE. ; 6000 PISCES TO SELECT FROM. 6000 Competent workmen sent to execute Painting and Paperhanging of every description as required; Building Material of every Description m Stock. W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTSi PAPER^ANGINGS, ETC] TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. A.GENTSJFOR— Grey Valley Coal Company. . ' Royal Insur nco Company. j



Reapers' & Binders AFY. MAKE supplied at Agents prices. 1 HAVE FOR BALE a few second band McCORMICK, MASSEY, and HOWARD TWINE BINDERS, also SmT McCORMICK WIRE BINDERS m good order. ; , > 4 large Stock of EXTRAS for McCormick, Massey, . Peering, and Buckeye Machines ALWAYS on HAND, and can be obtained afc any hour (Day or Night) for the convenience of Farmers. I HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND Best English Leather Belting, all sizes 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 10 Cases Lard Oil 100 Cases Castor Oil . 100 Drums Machine Oil (including Colza piive, and Sperm) 10 Casks Rubricating Oil 25 Druniß Tattoo Oil, red &nd black, ready for sheep braniwg 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Hay Rakes and Hay Forks China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome> Plough bhares (3aiWTQols of every description SKip« Ware for Chnstmas presents Barbed and Fencing Wire . General, Station, and Family tfnfcwiee Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars CHInI INDIa, and CEYLON TEAS. 4 complete assortment of the best Bands ■ • ' : OF Always on hand. He n r t""r7 an d c r, GENERAL MWiH • PIRB.OT TIPORTER •■ FOR- ; Sun Fire Insurance filj^pany, Ca»to« MarUxe Insuran G e Compw^



HENRY ZANDER. I HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF Binding Twines, Binding Twines, (Flax, Manila, and Hemp.) Binding Wire, Binding Wire, . (Whitbckoks Brand.) . In consequence of the heavy crops Fanners will find it to tlieir^ad vantage to leave their ORDJiKb EA.RLY to secure delivery, as the Makers Stocks are now exhausted.



Public Notices. 1 AGENTS WANTED. WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex can earn good income. Apply early, as only a limited number is required; " NOVELTY IMPORTING CO Box 976, G P. 0., bydney, N.S.W. ~~T^%^ IMPORTANT ' fen«m X]MuA-S NOTICE Farmers and Others FROM THE PEEMIER A S HB U R T ON -piURNITURE -V^TA.REHOUSE OF mimuM niiL JUST Landed new Shipment of Austrian, Ameiican, and other, Chairs ; largest Stotk m Ashburton. Chairs by the 100. Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Brussels, Tapes try, and other Carpets, just m time for Christmas. Come and inspect our local manufactures m Duchess Tables, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers, etc., m figured Rimu, and 1 other superior woods. Vene tian Blinds made to order. Special re ductions for the Christmas Season. Note Address.—Next Building Society's Office Tancred Street. _____



MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on ac count and by order of the' Mortgagees,— T. 5.230, containing -j- Acre, Havelock street; will be offered m Two Lots, each Lot containing J Acre. There is a small building on each allot ment. This Property is centrally situated, being only two sections distant from the County Council Chambers and about six chains from East Street. Should prove » good investment. Terms at Sale. Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 12171 .Auctioneer.'



ABUBURTON ! wool jiAiiES- ; THE SECOND SALE of the lesson be held m the Orange Hall, Ashburton, on MONDAY, JAHUABi 1.1.. Farmera are requeued to bring m .their wool W early as possible. MILES ■■& CO. (perGeo. Jameson). ii *m".°MAS,



' ~~> SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19. GR^SS STRIPPER, nearly New ; iv really good working order. ALFRED HARRISON, jjjejj^. Auctioneer. AfcHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S *Atftf UAL SPORTS "TIT ILL BE HELD m the DOMAIN W mi BOXING DAY, December ao "1801 Mm Wabp-* Co. -kindly- give J Special, f»rize of g? «« for the Best Pressed Highland Man- i ;n A PROCESSION to the groijtvis will istart from the Bridge at 1.1 »•«»• J. dUiAux, 1^21^7 Hon. Sec.



Public Notices. "^gjjlJßToi FIRE BRfeADF. SPECIAL Meeting of Members will be held on FtfIDAY, December 19, at 7.30 p.m. . ' ■ w^t« important. (}mm '^~«sderslfor~stPvlPPing. nHENDEES required for Stripping 130 i JL Acres of Rye grass, on the Chatmoss Estate. Tenors to fi°* *h«r own ■Stripper. Tenders close on THURSDAY, December 24th. Further particulars on application to EDWARD BELL> 12nll Manager.