from the ten or a dozen names freely fcalksd of a few days ago, to a smaller number. Messrs Fulton and Onr.ondare the only two certainly known to be nominated; all the othtrs are merely conjectures. It is still supposed that Hon. Mr Rolleston will be the Govern ment; nominee for the Speakership of the lower House, and Ministers admib that if he does not stanct, Major Steward is almost certain to be elected. In fact it seems doubtful, failing Mr Itcilleston, whether Government will put forward a candidate at all. It is expected that His Excellency the Governor will return here on Friday. I

SPORTING.

[PER'PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Wellington, January 19. Betting on the Wellington Cup remains a dead letter, and the transactions of the lastf ew days consist only of small amounts. Crackshotis nominally favorite at 2 to 1, Dudu 3 to 1, Strephon 5 to 1, St. An drew 6 to 1, Boulanger, Cynisca and Kotuku 7to 1. It is stated that Kapo and Retina are likely to be absentees from the meeting, as they were unable to be shipped at Gisborne by the last steamer. Ixion is a warm favorite for the Hurdles, May for the Nursery Handicap, and Prime Warden for the Anniversary Handicap.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[PEE PBBSS ASSOCIATION.] t London, January 18. The annual boat race between Ox ford and Cambridge Universities will be rowed on March 21st. The " Statist" is of opinion that free silver coinage will be injurious to trade relations. Mr O'Brien and Archbishop Walsh insist on a truce being proclaimed be tween the sections of the Irish party, pending a propable arrangement of differences. The liquidation of Barings' business is nearly completed. The money market is now flooded with capital seeking investfr.ent. Both English and German doctors condemn the vagueness of Dr Koch's explanation of his remedy. London, January 19. Aristotle's treatise on the Constitu tion of Athens has been discovered in papyrus manuscript, and secured for the British Museum for £3000. Messrs Dillon and O'Brien have ar rived at Havre. Pabis, January 18. A vote of censure on M. Jouvier, Minister of Finance, for assisting the Bank of England during the Barings' crisis, was rejected by a large majority in the Chamber of Deputies. JPabis, January 19. The river Seine is frozen, and skat ing is indulged in. Naples, January 19. Owing to the fall of snow railway traffic is stopped. Valparaiso, January 18. The Chilian insurgents have landed at Coquimbo, where the Loyalist troops are surrounding them. A state of siege has been proclaimed throughout the country, and business is being paralysed in consequence. January 19. Nearly the whole of the Chilian army has joined the rebels. The blockade of the coast has paralysed trade, and provisions have risen to famine prices. Buenos Ayres, January 18. It is reported that another revolution is imminent in the Argentine. Berlin. January 18. I)r Koch is stated to hare cured an American consumptive patient. Washington, January 18. George Bancroft, the historian of the United States, is dead, setat 90. The Indians who surrendered have given up their arms, and several of the chiefs will shortly pay a visit to this city to interview President Harrison and arrange terms with him for the future treatment of the tribes. It is generally considered that the McKinley Tariff Act has failed to realise the benefits to workmen which were urged in support of its becoming law. Bktjssels, January 18. The Belgian Government has ordered out the militia in view of an agitation amongst the working classes over the re-division and extension of the fran cbise, xasBON, January 18. It is stated that the Portuguese Government intend to place its African colonies under the control of the Comte de Paris. Vienna, January 19. The Turkish Minister who attempted suicide by inhaling gas and strangling himself, died to-day.

AUSTRALIAIN

Melbourne, January 19. A libel action, claiming £25 4 000 damages, has been instituted against Mr James Cosmo ISTewberry, C.M.G., Analyst of the Department of Mines, by Mr Pound, a mining manager, for alleged libel contained m his report on mining property.

Scientific Association.

THE CHRISTCHURCH CONGRESS. In the geographical section on Satur day, a paper was read by Mr C. W. Purnell, who advocated the despatch of an antarctic expedition on a larger scale than Nordenskjold contemplated. He suggested the utilising of two auxiliary steamships, fully equipped for a three years' expedition, the expense being defrayed by the Australian and New Zealand Governments, the Imperial Go vernment to lend the officers arid ships. Christchuech, January 19. At the meeting to-day, Mr J. P. Max well read a paper on the working expenses of the New Zealand Railways, stating tint the high cost per ton mile and per pas senger mile was unavoidable, because traffic and population were insufficient to use the railways continuously. Wages were higher and hour? of working shorter than m Ameriqa or Europe, Dr. de Zouehe read a paper urging the official registration of disease on scientific and practical grounds. Most of the other papers were not of general interest.

NEW ZEALAND RIFLE ASSOCIATIOIN

ANNUAL PRIZE MEETIInG. [per press association.] Napieb,, January 19. Corporal Gardiner, of the B. Uattery, Dunediu Artillery, and holder of last year's champion belt, was taken alarmingly ill last night with symptoms of typhoid sdid was conveyed to the Hospital. He was ill when he left Pimedin, and gradually got worse oil the journey. He spent a good night, and looks better this morning. Corporal Gardiner, of B Battery, is suffering from typhoid in a mild form. On enquiry at tha Hospital to-night he was reported to be doingyery well. Napieb, .January 20. The weather is siill very close, but this morning a cool breeze is blowing nearly across the range. It should not, however, have any effect oo the shooting. After tomorrow shooting commences at 7.30 am., and no match except under very special circumstances will be continued after 5 pm. In the case of disputed shots the marker of the target on which the shot disputed is shall in the event of the protest not being entertained receive Is, and if upheld be fined Is. The proposition with regard to sighting shots was considered by the council last night, and it was decided to allow competitors to have the option of counting their sighters in the score for the first match, and then submit the whole question again to the competitors for consideration. At this meeting the Rifle Cup, 1889-92, »rill be given to the highest scorer for the last ten shots in the championship, ; The meeting was opened'this morning by Miss Heslop firing the first shot. Mr Heslop, owner of the ground on which the ranges are situated, extended the heartiest welcome to officers and men. The Wellington match was then proceeded with. Later. The total number of compptitors is 197, so that prizes will all be paid in full. The wind is rising, and will prove disagree able during the afternoon. ,

It is twenty days since the steamer Kakanui sailed for the Macquarries to relieve Mi- Hatch's penguin oilers, and anxiety is be ginning to be felt. Mr Hatch's vessel the Gratitiide left Invercargill for the Mac quarries on Saturday evening. Mr Hatch himself was a passenger.

THE ASHBURTON GFARDIA^ TUESDAY, JANUARY 20, 1891.



ROBT. ' MURRAY" PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. BAS to hand an iimi^nse Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLAT-5, of the latest and'most, approved designs. WATCHES.—GoId and Silver, Eenglish and Gene;a, American Hunters, and Crystals. JEWELLERY.—An almost endlesa variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold ani Silver Brooches, Lockets, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Guards, &c, &c A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all size?* A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECE?, Silver Plated Goods, suitable.for Christmas and Wedding Pretianrs, at reduced priced. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittee 3, School Committeer, &c, &c. All Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch, and at moderate charges. . . - .>.% ~ EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. trill GEORGE JAMESON GENBEATi MERCHANT, 1 ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. : TTAS IN STOCK A LARGE SUPPLY OF BINDER TWINE. OILS HARVEST REQXTIS ITSI S QEN RA L FARM STORES AND TO ARRIVE CORNSACKS AND SEAMING TWIffE. ■~~~: , -.* 7.-' ■■# —AGENT FOR— ,  The New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company, The Union Steamship Company, The New Zealand Shipping Company The Royal Insurance Company., rpHE*wealthiest known Fire Insurance Company m the world, and str riguished _L for MODERATE RATES, PROMPTITUDE, and LIBERaLITY. ACCUMULATED FUNDS OVER £6,000,000. . _„ ______ ■ ■ ' ' ! - . '■■"'-'■■'"'?. beg to advise our Clients and others chat we are prepared to recetr? Is for Insurance m. the above Company, on BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE, FURNII'UKK, etc, and GROWING CROPS AT LOWEST RATES, V. H. COLLINS & CO., AGENTS, ■.-...'.—■'•-• ill AST STREET -A. SH_BTT:R*7O2Sr TIMBER. TIMBERrTiMHI ryE HAVE 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," 80,000 ft KAURI FLOORING and MATCH LINING, MOULD INGS and TIMBER. 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. CoSs and Co.  TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS : A.ST-:i3TJ.RTO^I- PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF Ul THE Public Trust Office of New Zealand offers great advantages to its olientl including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Publio Trnitoe ( The following comparison of business between the years 187.) and 1889 will ttapw the progress made:— • ' 1879-80. 1889.' . . .. Cash receipts ... ... ... ... £11,813 ,„ *163,336 Total transactions, per balance-sheet ... £92,318 m £835,903 Secubitiks— GcucnU Investment Account ... £70,861 M ■ £210,913 Special Investment Account... ... £3,657 m £215,839 I ExpESf.Es Account—Total receipts ... £2,139 «. £11,188 ' '- < Adininiiiti-atioiis... ... ... ... 172 M 258 Probates and trusts ... ... ... 11 _ 30 I AVHUi>vovMou.T.lly iiccoyted ... ... 1 ... IS ijottciT, rocoivod.. ... ... ... 2,12-2 - *i • XOiSH - Loctors (lcs]:alphed ... ... ... 1,132 - »• ■ 13,008 ACLAND, BARNS AND CO., Christclrarch, Local Agents _- WE ARK J^OT)TM> EX "MILTWDES" asd EX "MINYHIVE," 1200 ■ Bales Corosacks,, } ",- ; FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT, which we offer to Farmera and others at 6s 9d per dozen, niett cash, or 7s per dozen if booked. We have lor Sale p?p? TONS PURE MANILLA BINDING TWiNE: : - : H Q TONS MIXED BINDER TWINE ($■ Manilla, | Flax;. Q TONH PURE NEW ZEALAND -&LAX- BINDE^ TWIN*^ :. Qr\ TONS BINDING WIRE, white cross brand WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY TO FARMERB .AT LOWEST---OUIBRBiNT RAi'T.ES* WANTED FOR IMMEDIATE DELIYEKY , 10,000 BUSHELS RYEGRASS. FRIEDLANDER BROS,



STEPHENS T3ROIS TEPHENS JD R O S. MARKET HOUSE "TT7 E have now m Stock and to VV ariivc specially for the Jam eason, 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 olb Caddies. These Teas we can recommend as being Tip Top Value. ; TO GIVE SATISFACTION IS OUR: AMBITION. I STEPHENS/BROS. I MAEKET HOUSE ; We SPARROf TAILOR AND MEN'S I ERG E R. EAST STBFET, \ NEW YEAR GIFTS. NEW YEAR CARDS AND BOOKLETS. NEW ANNUAL VOLUMES and BOOKS for Prizes and Presentations. NEW FANCY GOODS, *o.,:&ol L F. ANDREWES & Co. -■ . ... I I. Salek and Co. (Next Bank New Zealand) WATCHMAKEBS AND JEWELL RS.' Lowest Christchuroh Pees as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and pfS guaranteed 12 months. tJ ijEBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal _E7 bpectacles. Sights tested free. Several good second-hand Rotheuam and Other English LEVERS very cheap and and guaranteed. A SPECIALTY. —Rotheram's English Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUF. 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. I. SALEK AND CO , 2t32 .;' Next Bank ISfew Ztealahd. ; \f O W Q,H O WIN G iM o w dh owi n a A FASHIONABLE LOT OF Springd Summer Goods, THE LATEST FASHION, REASONABLE PRICES, GOOD. FIT and WORKMANSHIP, 1 ought to ensure a ready sale for thoeej Goods. Com* ISarljr, „ And avoifl - ' Our Customers may depend upon cv promise that their orders will be finished up to time. I H. & E. C ralfflieail, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



HHRISTMAS SALE. EVERY NOVELTY IN FANCY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS r A sK D nt N s EW YEAR VERY CHEAP. MHS ADAMS FANCY REPOSITORY, Saunders' Buildings. 12 158 |~~D. McFarlane's i . East Street j 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 GLAbS WARE, D. McFARLAN'S East Street. The House for BUTTER, CHEEbE, 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. E> MoFARLA]\E'S EAST STREET^ ASHBURTON, 10+168 T7IXTRAORDINARY OHEAP SALE ALE FOE ONE MONTH AT ANDREW ORft'S. GREATEST BARGAINS EVER SEEN IN THE HISTORY OF ASHBURTON. Ladies' Kid Gloves up to 6k for 6d per pair. • Ladies' 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 Red Embroideries at 4d per yard, worth Is. 12 dozen Dress Buttons fbr Is. 1 lot Gents' fashionable White Vests at Is 6d each. Gents' Suits, Kaiap3i 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' Nigflt Dresses at is each. An exceedingly large Stock of Ladies* Childrens and Gents' EOOTS GREATLY BEDUCED. CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, &c, &c. \ REMEMBER—FOR ONE MONTH. ANDREW ORB, I WHOLESALE & RETAIL DRAPER. Gr» -b AWCETT JJoDDS SURGEON DENTIST, Address : —Coutfc Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street, private Residence, Tancred Street, Three doors below Masonic Hall, Irrigation, TUST what is wanted for the country, i) also a REVOLUTION m the DRAPERY TRADE. Hebe we have it at W. W. Spencer and Co/s THE MOST QENXjINE Clearing Sale Ever held m Ashburton. Everything Reduced 25 per cent. draperyT^l-othing AND BOOTS- 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 3|d, 4|d, s|d, guaranteed to wash Towels 3^d each Washing Muslins 3d per yard Dress Goods 4£d per yard Boys' Braces 4d. Boots. Boots. Colonial Shooters 9s lid, Bluchers 6s'6d, 6s Ud. Women's Strong Elastic Sides 6s 9d Childa Kid Elastic Sides from, g* lUk ..... .. A* *!• I. SPENCER k I,



. H. M 7 JONES. : SANTA OJL..A.TJS IS CQSIK.!»' ANDso is Old Father Christmas, to give the above a 'fitting reception. Tlsl- J__L. Undersigned is now opening up a varied and Avell selected Stock of Useful and Ornamental Goods suitable fo: Presents, Prizes, Ke wards, Xmas and New Year Gifts, ranging from a diminutive Penny Doll to a Seventy Guinea Piano I 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, Upals Brackets and Plush Leather Goods. BOOKS Suitable for Prize and Presentation purposes, specially.imported from the Religious "Tract Society, Ward and Lock, Casscll 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 noiinty affording the greatest choice, and offered at the LOWEST POSSIBLE REMUNERATIVE PRICES S-jhpjl Committees purchasing Bo Via for prizes Tos and Fancy Goods forschool treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. Inspection Invited. ii. m. Tones, 1257



| PpbliO Notices. H I). Seymour SUJiGEON DEVTLS7, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings near Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established ... ... ... 1869 Scale m Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, 5s per tooth. A reduction made where a number require attending. AKTIFICIAL TEETH. The charges for arti6cial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circum stances is cases present, or such materials as patitnts prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Consulta tion free. Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) administered when required. Attendance, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 15 Colombo Street, Chbistchurch. 1 102 Massey-Toronto .-'Light Bindf. LIGHTEST IN DRAFI\ SUREST TO TIB. EASIEST TO MANAGE. SWIFTEST TO CUT/ THE LONGEST LIVED. MOST SCIENTIFICALLY MADE Stationary Axle ,' " ' . ¥ AND ■ . Raise and Lower Style 5, 6, and 7 FEET CUTS. Of the latter only very fewon hand* £2000 Worth of Extras m Stock, which wil be supplied to farmers at manufacturer's prices at any time DAY OR NIGHT. FRIEDLANDER BROS THMIII FIRE MD Mißll HIM COMPANY OF OTffliAlUm CAPITAL..... "... £2,000,000 PAID UP £10fr,000 RESERVE & REINSURANCE FUND £65,000 General Manager : W. DEVENISH MEARES E>q. OFFICES : 172 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISrCHUROH. Special Features: L'he ONLY INSTITUTION of its kind having its HEAD OFFICE m CHRISTCHURCH. LIBERALITY m SETTLEMENT op CLAIMS. RATES, ihk LOWEST CURRENT. To Farmers. CLIENTS of the COMPANY and others are reminded that all Grain, Stack, and Ibiplement RISKS are taken by this Company at Lowest Current •tates. John G. Restell WEST STREET, ASHBURTON AGENT Ladies! Ladies! WHOLESALE DRAPERY HOUSES IN GREAT TROUBLE THIS SEASON WITH IMMENCE SURPLUS IMPORTATIONS OF SU MME T> r*\ OO D Q UM ME XV VX OO D D —THEREFORE- We have made an Extensive Purchase French Muslins, Zephyrs, Ginghams MC, EMC. WHICH ARE NOW ON VIEW ■ - Ai . • ." • ' MITCHELL JP_ mURNER'S, ITCHELL <3£> AURjBfEWS, KAIAPOI HOUSE



Public Notices. MUSIC. MUSIC. MUSIC. PIANO.-— Vamping Learned m one hour, a knowledge of music not required. A new system by which any lady or gentleman can vamp to their own accompaniments m the time stated. Success guaranteed. The most wonderful invention ever introduced to the public. Send addressed envelopes for particulars and testimonials. Agents wanted. J. WILCHER, Patentee, 39 Waverley Road, 1 108 Woollahra, Sydney. ~ THE NDE RB. ~ ' j WANTED, Tenders at per bushel for Carting about 6000 sacks of Oa^s from Dundas to Chertsey Railway Station. Tenders close SATURDAY, the 24th insfc. I*ll4 MAX FRIEDLANDER. ~ TEND KBS. FENDERS are required for Gasfitter's I. work at the Ashburton Club Specifications, &c, may bs seen at out- Offices, where tenders are to be sent m not later than 4 p.m., THURSDAY January 22nd. FOOKS & SON, 1 112 Architects, MR S. B. SEYMOUK, SURGEON-DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT ASHBU R T O N on dates to be announced, and may be ! consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST THE COLONIAL IWDUW" i com par? of m mun (FIRE AND MARINE ) f'HE Business of this Company has i been TRANSFERRED to the <X)MMFRCIAL UNION .ASSURANCE COMPANY, Limited, of Londoi, by whom, through the various Branches and Agencies m New Zealand, all ace units owing to and by and all losses under the Colonial Insurance Company's policies ;vill be settled m future. F. ALLEN, General Manager. Wellington, New Zealand, December 11th, 1890. THE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSUE ANCE COMPANY, (Limited) Established 1861. Incorporated under Act of Parliament, 7 and 8 Vie, Cap. 110. Head Office : 19 and 20 Cornhill, London Capital fully subscribed ... £2,500,000 Total Invested Funds ... 2,351,707 Total Annual Nett Income... 1,132,239 HEAD OFFICE fok NEW ZEALAND : Lambton Quay, Wellington. With Local Boards of Advice m Australia and New Zealand. General Manager for New Zealand : FRANK ALLEN, J P. Every description of Fire nd Marine Insurance effected at LOWEST CURRENT RATES CUFF & GRAHAM, Managers for Canterbuiy, Christchurch. Agents fob Ashburton : FRIEDLAKDEH EROS 22 John Orr & Co. INVITE THE ATTENTION OF FARMERS To their Largo and Varied Stocks of all classes of Goods, suitable lor the Harvest Field. 1000 Bales Binding TWINE, Crown Brand 250 Bales Manilla Binding TWINE Machine Extras and Fittings 100 Cases Binding WIRE, White Cros 100 Cases Castor Oil Leather Belting, l|in to 6in Valvoline and Lubroline Oil Lard and Olive Oil Cylinder Oil Perforated Zinc, 3/32 to 7/8 Seaming Twine McCormick Binders, The agents of the 'McCormick reapers and binders have just received news of a very exciting trial at Tamworth (N.S.W.) on Saturday, December 6. The prize competed for was the Society's medal, which was offered to the machines exhibited at their Show ; but m order to have a successful trial they m addition offered a prize of ten guineas* open to all comers. Both prizes were gained by the McCormick, which was awarded the full maximum number of points. This was the first time this season where the winner at any trial m Australia obtained the full number of points under each heading. The McCormick also gained first prize at Stawell (Victoria) beating the Massey, Hornsby, and Deering. John Orr <8 Go,



FOR PRIVATE SALE, QAA ACRES Land, 2| miles from jSjyJKj Ashburton, all m grass, with five-roomed House and four-stalled Stable. Q r\ r\ ACRES at Wewlands. 1 KOF\ ACRES abWakanui- 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. " PUBLIC KOTICE. IN consequence of my giving up Busi ness m Ashburton I have to request all outstanding accounts to be paid imme diately otherwise legal proceedings, wjU be taken for recovery of same. . -r ■ i ALBERT ROBERTS, ;!: Grain Merchant, \95 ■•' WestS#«et,



TO CONTRACTORS. rPENDERS are invited till six p.m. on JL 24th inst., for the erection of a Dwelling House near Tin wald. Plans, &c, may be seen at my office, Tyne street, Oamaru, and at Lagmohr Station, Tin wald. Tenders to be lodged at my office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. M. FORRESTER, Architect. * PUBLIC NOTICK " |~ 7 AVING decided to relinquish busi .tZl ness m Ashburton, I take this opportunity of thanking my Friends and Customers for tlreir Patronage m the past, and. trust they will continue to favor my successors, Messrs Rollitt & Co. ALBERT ROBERTS, Grain Merchant, West Street, IN REFERENCE TO THE ABOVE, WE are now m a position to arrange with Farmers and others to Store Grain at Lowest Current Rates. Large supply of Corn Sacks and Twine on hand. I*9o ROLLITT & CO,



"VTOTICE is hereby given that it is the _I_\ intention of the Road Board of the above named district, at their next meeting on THURSDAY, the sth day of i February, 1891, to strike and levy a General Rate of THREE-EIGHTS of a PENNY m the POUND, on all the rate able properties m the district for the year ending 31st M u-ch, 1891; payable m one sum on the 23rd. day of February, 1891. And that the Rate Book is open for in spection until the sbh day of February, 1891, during office hours, at the Read Board Oftic.-, South Rakaia. A. MAKEIG. Olerk to the Board. January 20th, 1891. 1.t115 FUNERAL NOTICE. TpHE Friends of "Mr Edward Ernest _|_ Tasker, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his late beloved children Nelson Lynder and Stanley Onslow, will move from bis residence, Beach Road, Hampstead, on WEDNES DAY, 21st inst., at 2 p.m. for the Ash burton Cemetry. BAKER BROS, 1 117 . Undertakers. MISS BARRATT'S PRIVATE SCHOOL, Cameron 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, 1893. 1 99



ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. DOG COLLARS, 1891. "\"| OTICE is hereby given that the 1 M price of Dog Collars for 1891, is as follows : — Dogs kept solely for the pur-"| pose of the herding or driv- j- s d ing of sheep or cattle .. J 2 6 each All other dogs 10 0 „ Collars may now be obtained from Messrs Cooper, Springburn ; Alington, Methven ; and C. Tucker, South Rakaia ; also from the Water Rangers, and at the Office of the Council. By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, January 20, 1891. Ijlll SOUTH RAKAIA ROAD DISTRICT.



Holloway's Ointment and Pills.—A j fiequent case of gout and rheumatism is the inflammatory state of the blood, attended with bad digestion and general debility. A few closes of the pills taken m time are an effectual preventative against gout and rheumatism. Anyone who has an attack of either should use Holloway's Ointment also, the powerful action of which, combined with the operation of the pills, must infalli bly effect a cure. These pills act directly on the blood, which they purify and improve. Having once subdued the severity of these diseases, perseverance with the ointment, after fomenting the affected joints with warm fejdne, will speedily relax all stiffness a»4