Queensland has had a lengthy inter view with Lord Knutsforcl with re ference to the separation of the northern portion of Queensland.

OBITUARY.

Millet, the sculptor, is dead.

THE BARINGS.

The report of the liquidators m Bar ings Estate shows that there is a sub stantial surplus.

NEW STEAM LINE TO AUS TRALIA.

Messrs Mclver Bros., of the Canard line, Liverpool, despetch the first steamer of the new Imperial Australian line m the Autumn. Six steamers oi about six thousand tons ercch will be engaged m running.

THE AUSTRALIAN CRUISERS.

Owing to the difficulty experienced m procuring crews for the Australian cruisers the regulation precluding the drafting of men who have served less than five years has been relaxed.

TROUBLE BREWING.

Ch'Li, January 15. Reinforcements have been sent from Chili to Valpaoaiso as it is feared that an outbreak is imminent. [Received January 16. 10.50 a.m.!

THE EIGHT HOURS' SYSTEM.

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GERMAN IMPORT DUTIES.

Berlin January 15. The Reichstag is discussinga motion for the abolition of the import duties on corn and cattle.

THE CONSUMPTION CURE.

Dr Koch states that the substancs of his lymph is pure generated tuber culosis-bacilli, m the proportion of from 40 to 50 per cent., m a strong solution of glycerine. He declares it a derivative from albumen not toxal bumen.

THE BLACK DEATH.

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AUSTRALIAN

[Received January 16, 11. a.m.]

RAIN AND FLOODS.

Sydney, January 16. The stations up the river Darling report that heavy rains have fallen lately m the interior andsomeanxiety is felt for the safety of Bourke m the event of floods. Brisbane, January 16. Heavy rains have fallen throughout the colony and floods are reported from several districts. At present however they are not serious.

NEW BISHOP.

Canon Barlow of Townsville has been.elected Bishop of North Queens land.

SMALLPOX.

Melbourne, January 16

The officers and crew of the ship Ivelton who were attacked by small pox are progressing favorably and will soon be convalescent.

MURDER AND ATTEMPTED SUICIDE.

||A locomotive driver named Shealin murdered his paramour named Heaton, half severing her head from her body. He then attempted to commit suicide. Jealousy is supposed to have been the cause of the act.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

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JBrcarli off Marrfap« Act.

Chbstohukch, January 16. At the Police Court this morning Herbert Martimer. Stonyer was charged with making a false declaration under the Marriage Act to the effect that a girl to whom he was married was 21|years of age and had beenseven days resident m Christ church, whereas the girl, Margaret Bissett, was only 18. The Bench dismissed the case m regard to place of residence, but on the other charge (that of false state ment as to age) the accused was committed or trial.

Education Board.

The following items of business of local interest were transacted at the Education Board's meeting on Thursday:— Buildings—Hinds.—A bell was allowed, provided the Committee would undertake to have it put up. It was resolved to provide for new* schools at Eiffelton, Baling, Alford Forest (side), and Riverside (Wakanui). Appointments.—The following appoint ments were reported :— Hampstead, Miss A. Duncan, mistress ; Rakaia, Miss Maggie J. Campbell, assistant mistress. Chertsey.—The School Committee re ported the death of Mr Todd, and requested that the vacancy might be filled, so as to avoid any unusual lengthen ing of the holidays. The Secretary was directed to express the regret with which the Board heard of the death of Mr Todd, and its sympathy with the bereaved family. •

Scientific Association.

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Chkistchubch, January 16. To-day's proceedings consisted of tin; delivery of the Presidential addresses m the various sections. In Section H, Sanitary Science, and Section I, Literature and Education, the addresses elicited interesting discussions. The other sec tions were well attended, both by visitors and members. The whole day will be taken up with the delivery of these addresses, and to-morrow sectional jWpers will be read. To-night, a lecture on the glaciers of Tasman Valley will be given by Mr G. E. Mannering.

The Best Remedy fob Indioestiox— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently, recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subject. Norton's Pilm, with justice called the ' Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle aperient, are mild m their operation, and afe under any circumstances. Sold m ottles, at Is lsd, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine endors throughout the wo Id.

MfiT AStotTRfON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 16, 1891



LOW VITALITY, DR CHURCHILL S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough arid General Debility ft contains two of the principal ingre :1. dients necessary for building up'the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient m the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus and l.'>we. It cannot be too highlyrecommended for Dclica Childre Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervoua Exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature Price, l?r«i;:ired only by Q WANN PIHEMIST H WANN CHEMIST, '*ii Cwtiglion© Paris



IJ^ ,#4 . ■■■■■ With T£fiji' /." ..=JT TCE.TH ■OHRLSIVHCRIH DKNTA.L SORGERY. Gcriier of Cash el and High streets 8. M: YElli AND Co SURGEON IW3NTIST And at Dunedin wd Westporfc TTTE have gained tho FIRST AWARD VV " the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical AppJi ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that v/e guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cos A Single Artificial Tooth, 10p. Comple Iset — Upper and Lower temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durabtjs, Cosifoutabxe Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra cc or charge. Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE' ■3AS several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe] Fee for Administration, ss. Extraction, 2s 6d. ■■' ' Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by - other dentists repaired or remodelled at small cost THE . WALKER CORK EXTEA.CTOB. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork -: Extractor m the Market, as it ; pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverage,:!, and allows the sediment to remain undisturbed m the : bottle. Designed foi the use of hofcelr, rsstau rants, saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. . Manufactured by the . . E. WALKER TOOL CO?IPANY



SUCCESS IHE BEST TEST CF WORTH!!! HOLLOWAY'S PIUS yiiJlfflEliT. mHIS UNIVERSAL MF^TCINE TS 8 A HOUSEHOLD ftiSQUISITE . EVERYWHERE. THE PILLS Purify''the Blood, impure tone to the. Nervous System^ "and act most power* fully yet soothingly on Uie LIVER AND BUWELS, Promoting Digestion and assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with strength and vigour. Nervous Head* aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and general debility puickly yield to the . potent free of thess well-known Pills* and they are unrivalled m their efficacy . m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine known« THE OINTMENT -3A S A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION . It heals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than any other known salve. Its marvellous penetrating powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES*. curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma . reducing Glandular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, and for alleviating the excruciating tortures of *- RHEUMATISM GOUT and neuralgia it is unsurpassed. It never fails to remove Scurf and every opecies of skin disease. The Pills and Ointment aye manufac tured pnly at7B New Oxford st (late 533 Oxford sfc.) London ; and are sold by all* vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilized World ; with directions for use m almos every language. ■■'D3P* Purchaser should look to the label on the pots and boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street Tendon they are spurious "TAMES PAIN AND SOWS 9, St. Mary Axe, KO,, and 21, Walworth Road, S.E. -:; WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FREE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable - terms. LlO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. .; The Largest Wholesale Woust inthe World II ustrated Price List on application.



TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. T/fffE HATE JUST LANDED AND TO ARRIVE- Ex " Invercargill," 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 KAURI FLOORING and MATCH LINING, MOULD INGS and.TIMBER. COAL GOAL GOAI;; —NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK— WESTPORT COAL, GREYMGUTH COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL, SHAG POINT COAL, KAITANGATA COAL, MOUNT SOMERS COAL. Every Description of Building Materials , PAINTS, OIL, GLASS, and BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY kept m Stock. W. H. Goiiios and Co. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS ASHB tXR/TOiq" PUBLIC TRUST Jf§|i OFFICE OF N.Z. ; THE Public Trust Office of New Zealand offers great advantages to its clients including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustee. The following comparison of business between the years 1879 and 1889 will show the progress made:— 1879-80. 1889. Cash receipts ... ... ... ... £41,813 ,„ £183,336 Total transactions, per balance-sheet ... £92,318 „. £835,202 Secueitiks— General Investment Account ... £70,864 m £216,943 Special In vestment Account... ' ... £2,653 £245,839 Expenses Account—Total receipts ... ; £2,139 M £14,482 Administrations... ... ... ... 172 ... 258 ' I'robatos and trusts ... ... ... ; 14 *„ 30 Wills provisionally accepted ... ... 1 ... 43 | Letters received .. ... ... ... 2,123 ... 10,326 I l,«:-t,orst1<wuaf,r.ii.i.i ... 1,132 ... 13,003 , ACLAND, BARNS AND CO., Cliristchurch, Local Agents " ~:~WF:yniF,TZpII)IN,G .~~ ~ ""■.; EX " MILTIADES" and EX "MINYHIVE," 1200 Bales Gbriisacks,' FULL SIZE AND FULL ;WEIGHT, which avo offer to Farmers and others at 6s 9d per dozen, nett cash, or fs per dozen if booked. We hare for Sale £fp? TONS PURE MANILLA BIDDING TWINE. 22 TONS MIXED BINDER TWINE (h Manilla, J Flax). g TONS PURE NEW ZEALAND FLAX BINDER TWINE OQ TONS BINDING WIRE, white cross brand WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY TO FARMERS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES' WANTED FOli IMMEDIATE DELIVERY 10,000 BUSHELS KYEGEASS. FRIEDLANDER BROS-



■'■■■' ■■■ ' ■■'■ : f,ftfe"^TS|l ROBT. ■ ..mffijmL MURKAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. 'H APT°A^" d a" imiPense Sfc°ck of WATC&KS, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and WAWn^° f the latGst ancl most approved designs. va Aioaiib.—Gold and Silver, Eenslish and Geneva, American Hunters, and Crystals. JEWELLERY.—An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and foUver 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, ouver Mated Goods, suitable for Christmas and Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. -wxcepiionally liberal terms to Presentation Committees, School Committees, &c, &c. charts Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch, and at moderate EAST STREET, ASHBtJRTON. 2 147 GEOEGE JAMESON GENEEAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA, TTAS IN STOCK A LARGE SUPPLY OF BINDEK TWINE, OILS, HARVEST REQ U I SIT E S - : • ■ .-...■ AND i GEN RAL" FARM. STORES. i ■ ■ ■ AND TO ARRIVE COENSACKS 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. rpHE^wealthiest known Fire Insurance Company m the world, and sti nguished X for MODERATE RATES, PROMPTITUDE, and LIBERALITY. ACCUMULATED FUNDS™" OVER £6,000,000. beg to advise our Clients and others chat we are prepnred to receive Is for Insurance m the above Company, on BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE, FURNII'URE, etc, and GROWING "CROPS *AT LOWEST RATES, W. H. COLLINS & CO., ' AGENTS, ill AST STREET . -A. S H BTJP 'T 1 O 3sT



NEW YEAR GIFTS. NEW YEAR CARDS AND BOOKLETS. NEW ANNUAL VOLUMES and BOOKS for Prizes and Presentations. NEW FANG? GOODS, <fee,, &o L F. ANDREWES & Co. I. Salek and Co. (Nexi Bank New Zealand) WATCHMAEEES AND .■ JEWELLED Lowest Oheistchuroh Pees as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and ITS guaranteed 12 months. O T3EBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal _1_ Spectacles. Sights tested free. Several good second-hand Rotheram and Other English LEVERS very cheap and and guaranteed. A SPECIALTY. -Rotheram's English Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUR OWN ORDER. The best and most reliable timekeeper m the world. Every descrip ion of Gold and Silver Jewellery ma de up or neatly repaired. 1. SALEK AND CO., 2t32 Next Bank New Zealand. T\j O W Q HO WIN Or JLN O W O HOW IN G A FASHIONABLE LOT OF I Springd Summer Goods. THE LATEST FASHION, REASONABLE PRICES, GOOD FIT and WORKMANSHIP, ought to ensure a ready sale for those Goods. Conic Early, Anil avotii Tlie Rush at Xnias Our Customers may depend upon cur promise that their orders will be finished up to time. H. & K. Craig-head, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON,



QTEfH EN S "DRO.S * Otephens Dros market house WE have now m Stock : : and to arrive specially for the Jain cason, Sugar, Sugar, , Sugar, From Mauritius, finest Snowdrops, also Ist, 2nd, and 3rd grades of white yellow Crystals, Moist yellow, etc. From England, finest Sparkling Loaf Sugar, m Cubes and Tablets, Crushed Loaf, Demarara Yellow Crystals, etc. TEA. TEA. TEA. Indian, Ceylon, and China, guaranteed pure, and sold m any quantity from one pound upwards. Also, m fancy 51b Caddies. These Teas we can recommend as being Tip Top Value. TO GIVE SATISFACTION IS OUR AMBITION. STEPHENS BROS. MAEKET HOUSE We SPARROW TAILOR AND MEN'S . M E R C.EL EAST BT.RF.rcT,--



H. M._ JONES.'" ■ SANTA OLAUS IS COMXNC3- A ND ko is Old Father Christ nas, to give the above a fifctin.ee recontion. The /~V Undersigned is now opening up a varied and well selected Stock of Useful and Ornamental Goods. suifable for Presents, Prizes, lie wards, .'Xmas and New Year Gifts, ranging from a diminutive Penny Doll to a Seventy Guinea Piano pa-nose Toys and Fancy floods, Albums,' Photo Frames, Desks, Work Boxes • Cabinets, Ladies Bags, Glove and Kerchief Boxes, Dressing Cases, Electro-Plated, (joo'Jtj, 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. BOOjKZS 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 m great variety and Xmas Cards. The above is the largesb 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 Boiks tor prizes T>s anl Fancy Goods forachool treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. Inspection Invited. U. M.~ JONES. 1287



1 HHEISTMAS SALE. EVERY NOVELTY IN FANCY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS VERY CHEAP. MHS ADAMS FANCY REPOSITORY, Saunders' Buildings. 12 158 "" DT MeFariaiie's" 1 East Street The House for GOOD SUGARS f<;r ProseiTinsc, 1). McFA RLANE'S East Street. The House for BLENDED TEAS of Al Quality, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. Tise House for CHINA and GLASS WARE, D. McFARLAN'S East Street. The House for BUTTER, CHEIhE, and BACOx\ T, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for GOOD FLOUR, MEAL, and RICE, LF McFARLA.NE'S East Street. The House for all lines of GRO CISIfcllS & At Lowest Possible Rates. O McFARLAINE'S EAST STREET ASH *B. U R T O N. 10tl68 I -rnXTRAORDINARY /^HEAP SALE ALE FOE ONE MONTH AT - ANDREW ORE'S. GREATEST BARGAINS EVER SEEN IN THE HISTORY OF ASHBURTON. Laii.es' Kid Gloves up to Gk for (5d per pair. Ladies' Gloves at 2d ; Children's Id per pair. ; Ladies' Jackets, highly fashionable at 5s 6d. Children's Socks, 2d per pair. HOne lot of Turkey Net Embroideries at 4d per yard, worth Is. 12 dozen Dress Buttons for Is. 1 lot Gents' fashionable White Vests at Is 6d each. Gents' Suits, Kaiapoi made at 30s, very good. 1 lot Best French Merinos, various shades at Is 6d. 1 lot Black French Lustres at 8d per yard, worth 3s. 1 lot Colored French Lustres at 6d per yard. 30 dozen Girls' Night Dresses at Is each. The Largest Stock of Ladies,Children^ and Gents' BOOTS GREATLY REDUCED. CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, &c, &c. REMEMBER-FOR ONE MONTH. ANDREW OKI?, WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPER. 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.^0 p.m. ; and on Mon days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, 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 Bum 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, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Fiffelton, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m. ; 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, a-md 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.m. ; Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterlon, and Longbeach, daily, 4.30 p.m. ; Flemingto», Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, 4.30 p.m. ; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. ; Elgin, Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. N.B.—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. (jT« J? AWCETT UoDDS SURGEON DENTIST, Address :—Couyl Chambers, above Mr 11. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. Private 1 Residence, Tancred Street, Three doors below Masonic Hall,



Irrigation. TUST what is wanted for the country, J aha a REVOLUTION m the DRAPERY TRADE. Herb we have it at W. W. Spencer and Go's . THE MOST GENUINE Clearing Sale j Ever held m Ashburton. Everything Reduced 25 per cent. DRAPERY, CLOTHING AND BOO_TS- Men's Tweed Trousers 10s 6d, reduced to 6s lid Men's Tweed Suits 22s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits 5s 3d White Lace Curtains 2s 3d a pair Best French Merino Is s|d Stay Busks, all sizes, 2d a pair Prints 2s 6d, dress length Prints 3kl, 4kl, s|d, guaranteed to wash Towels 3|d each. Washing "Muslins 3d per yard Dress Goods 4id per yard ' Boys' Braces 4d. Boots. Boots. Colonial Shooters 9s lid, Bluchers 6s 6d, 6s lid. Women's Strong Elastic Sides 6s 9d- Cliilds Kid Elastic Sides from 2s lid ; AT IVI.SPKEIU I, THE ABCADE BOOTS, BOOTS. "Keep you: feet Dry and save Doctor's Bills, have a splendid Stock m now. Try my Double-soled Shooters. Every pair Guaranteed. Robert Alcorn, Ashbur qon Clotbin? Mart, Sounders' Building,



STOCK-TAKING. REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPAliTJiliix\Tfc» For one Month. N E \*r Z EAT A E I) \gent for the Wonderful Werfcheim Sewing Machines W, H. WEBBER Manager



ASfIBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. HpHE fcinio for conipi-jMnij' 'n'orlruil of " Couuty Races is extended to 28th February. Any cases of ru'^leet will at that date h? strictly dealt with under the provisions of tljo Bye-laws. By Order, "WILLIAM BAXTER, 1*47 County Engineer. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. NOTICE. ALL Rates unpaid by 31st January will be sued for. 1§63 BY ORDER. THE FARMERS' ITNIQIfGRAIN, PRODUCE, AND FINANCE COM PANY, Limited. A MEETING will be held at the Somerset Hotel, on SATURDAY, 17th inst., at 3 p.m. All shareholders are requested toattend; business important. Mr L. C. Williams (manager), Messrs C.H.Walter, and W.T.Mitch ell, Directors from OhrLstchurcb, will be present ' TO~CONTRACTORS~ rpENDERS 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 ofh.ee, 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^ALE. ~ QAA ACRES Land, 2| miles from t£i\J\J Ashburton, all m grass, with five-roomed House and four-stalled Stable. OAA ACRES at B'ewlonds. 1 KOK ACRES atWnkanui. 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 |-acre land, four-roomed House. A low price will be accepted for this property. Apply to GEO. JAMESON, Land Agent, Ashburton and Rakaia. ' TINWALD YARDS. " TUESDAY, 20th JANUARY. MESSRS MILES and Co., will sell by Public Auction at the above Yards, —> "1 £tC\r\ Soun d-m out h Merino 1. OU \J WETHERS. nr\ Fat Crossbred EWES. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton.



EDWARD W. LOWE, ' Resident, Secretary. Christchurch District Office, W. H. DERRY, Local Broker, Agency Clerk. H ZANDER. MR 8. B. SEYMOUR^" SURGEON -DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT | ASHBURTON on dates to be announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST "" THE ASHBURTON MAIL. From and after the 30th November, 18S6, the terms of subscription to this Journal will be as follows, viz ; — IF I'AID IX ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post 7s 6d „ Half*year... 12s 0(1, by post 14s Od  Year... ... 20s od, by post 2Gs 0d IF 13OOKED, Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post 8s Od  Half-year... 13s Ocl, by post 16s Od „ Year.,, ... 20s Od, by post 32s Od • Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d each ; if booked, 4s each. Stamps may be sent as payment, ,



ANNUAL INCOME 3XCEEDS £1,625.000 STERLING. INVESTED FUNDS EXCEED £9,000,000. STERLING, REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD AS SURE WITH THIS SOCIETY: IT is the only Colonial Life Office giving Annual Bonuses, reducing the net cost of Assurance to the Lowest Possible Limit. It is the old largest, wealthiest, and most prosperous Mutual Life Office m the Southern Hemisphere. ITS Bonuses are larger than those of any other Life Office of similar age m auy other part of the world. The Society lias distributed amongst its members upwards of £4,050,000 m Cash Bonuses, representing Reversionary Bonuses exceeding £8,006,000 sterling. AFTER making unusualamplereserves, the Cash Surplus for division for the year 1889 was £426,494, a larger amount of j profib than has ever been realised or I divided m one year by any other office of the British Empire. THE Society issued 11,664 New Policies during the year 1889, assuring £3,679,459, with new Premiums amount ing to £133,411. The Society Offers UNDOUBTED SECURITY, LIBERALITY, PROFIT ITS investments m New Zealand securi ties are £1,273,514. and all the surplus Branch accumulations are invested m the Colony, thus making it essentially » 'THOROUGHLY COLONIAL INSTITUTION. BE CAREFUL YOU SELECT THIS SOCIETY, AND DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE SIMILARITY OF NAME OF SOME OF THE YOUNGER AUSTRA LIAN OFFICES.



Established 1849. FOR LIFE ASBUR AN 0 E ON THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. ■NEW ZEALAND BRANCH HEAD OFFICE-CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, WELLINGTON. LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS : Hon. Morgan S; Grace, C.M.G., M.D., M.L.C. (Chairman). Charles John Johnston, Esq. (Deputy- Chairman). Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Elward Richardson, C.M.G., M.H.Lt. Nicholas Reid, Esq.



SATURDAY, JANUARY 31sx. To Capitalists, Fanners, Speculators, and othere. MR T. BULLOCK has received m structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, JANUARY 31st at 12 Noon. Town Sections 37 and 48, each contain ing j acre, having a frontage of about 66 feet on Archibald and McMurdo streets, Timvald, on which are erected commodious grain stores with railway sidings running through them, and originally owned by the late Joseph Clark. This property is conveniently situated, being only a few chains from the Railway Station, "and having, two frontages. Favourite stores with fanners, and m course of time should prove a remunera tive investment. Easy Terms of Payment. Note time of Sale—l 2 Noon. T. BULLOCK, I*B3 Auctioneer ~"A^STRALfAN~"\IUTUAL"PIi(yVI. A DENT SOCIETY



TNTENDING purchasers are reminded JL that the Sale of the Improved Farm of 112 acres 2 roods 14 perches, near the Flemington Cheese and Butter Factory, on account of John Gkiog, Esq., takes place at the Arcade at 12 noon TO MORROW. Easy Terms. T. BULLOCK, 1+79 . Auctioneer. Saturday, January 24th. Property near Wakanui Roal. ~\/TR T. BULLOCK has received JxL instructions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — LOT 22, containing 32 perches, part of R.S. 14380, on which is erected a Four-roomed Cottage, npar the Convent and just off the Wakanui Road, and now m the occupation of Mrs Turner. ' This property must be .sold. Inspection invited. Terms at Sale. T. BULLOCK, l§Bo Auctioneer.



NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION. TAKE NOTICE.-The Valuation List for the Borough of Ashburton for the year 1891, is now open for inspection at the Borough Council Office, Baring Square West, Ashburton. All objections thereto must be left at, the Resident Magis trate's Court, Ashburton, on or before the FIFTEENTH OF FEBRUARY NEXT, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be loft at the Town Clerk's Office, not less than SEVEN DAYS before the next sitting of the said Court. CJIAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, " Ashburfcon, Jan. 16th, 1891. I+Bl "TlFMOii iiO W



Public Notices. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. DOG COLLARS for 1891 are now re*ndy for distribution afc the Town Clerk's Office. Ilegtetration Fee, 10s per dog. CITAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, j Ashburton, Jan. 10th; 1891. _J:^ 2 BOiiOUGH OF ASHBUBTOK



""LONGBEACHROAD BOARD 7 rpENDERS are invited for— Making Four Fords on Boundary Road Tenders clqse at our office at 12 noon on SATURDAY, January 24th, 1891. C. E. FOOKS & SON, J.§7B Piatricfc Surveyors,