THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: WEIWESiSI-SV DECEMBWJ^IffIiI



"THE CORNER," ■ ; PURCHASE of the balance of a Wholesale Warehouse Stock at the large DISCOUNT of 40 PETt CENT. . Now shoving :— ' > Best French All Wool Dress Materials m newest ' ' shades, double width, usually 3s Gd now 2s Od per yard . Single Width, do, usually Is 9d now Is per yard '' White Striped Muslins, usually ' 9dnow' 6d' ' ' ■•'. Best French Cotton Delaines, all colors, usually Is now 7£d-' '* A large lot of Fancy Goods suitable ior Christmas ■ "' ---presents, very cheap. W. 'H. (OLLIEK, •. ' f



MoGormick Binders. THE MoCORMIOK. , ... . ,"• Is raado to We&r and wiil'last twice as long as the CHRAF'MACHINES no>y being offered. THE McOORMICK Has proved the TBUI3 FRIEND of the Farmers of this District for ' ' ' ■ the last fourteen years. If _ you want to save your Crops and your Pockets you^must have a NEW McGORMICK BINDER. Why Experiment- with Inferior Makes, and risk your Crops"?" THE McCORMICK IS THE BEST AISD THEBEFORB THE CHEAPEST. ? ' " ■'"■ Maclilne JExtras. ' ' ■ ' J i s l' ■' • t - f'' ■ AYE HOLD A COMPLETE .STOCK-OF 'EXTRAS,. ,.,% • ' Foit \'. \ -t ','■';': l', .\ --'*• i"• ALL'McCORMICK MACHINES^/: ' " — INCLUDING .THE WIRE BINDER, WHICH WILL BE SUPPLIED AT THE MOST REASONABLE PRICES. BINDING WIRE, . BINDING TWINE, MACHINE OILS of all .kinds,' -: .-•''■•* ■ And every requisite of -First Quality for the^Harvest. Field,;,. X . JOHNORR¥CD. : ■'. .1?:.. , > vjf riVa Imi*ottci3*, AsttVurtQit«



The Massey Eeaper & Binder HAS, SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO THE .COLONIES JN .138.., TAKEN MORE PRIZES AT PUBLIC FIELD TRIALS, Where it has Competed, \THAN; ANY pTHER. MACHINE IN THE FIELD. r '75' TRIALS. 85i PRIZES;':V^>;-tt ■ ■ »'•■.'' ' EVERY TRIAL PUBLISHED has been held utider the auspices of an Agricul tural Society, and no Showyard Prizes included to"swell the lists. ° ' * T- ( - * (.*■'. , HJ" I The Massey Reaper & Binder Is guaranteed to be the Simplest m - Con's'fcructibh/t'h'e .Lightest in-Diraught and the most Durable, Machine n the Market. A thorough trial is afforded every customer, and satisfaction-guaranteed ov no sale. ' - '- _ • , '- v\ £2000 WOJRTH OF EXTRA PARTS.ARE KEI^T I^gyOCE AKD SUPPLIED BY US AT MANUFACTURERS PRIQES,. r . As per printed lists with each Machine. , ,' JV!> ;. FEIEDLANDEJR/.BJ^pS, , . . :■-• ,: ASHBUETdIt.



• •-. Timlieir, ..,Co.a|i'! and 4MSrcS«&ijji^a .' [HERBERTS JMMOgS.] ] ; ? 1 [REGINALD B, RESTELLa w Moss ajnd Restell ■'■•■•-•'.' tt.'-. { -..;: "; «-;i ••\j^ttt TTAVING taken over the TIMBER -and'-COAL JBustoess*6f-MW6_if G. -*-*-/ Resjtell, j have ? muclrpleasure m informing the general Public that they ar* now prepared to" supply the following:~ Jsl~( '1?^-] H T/,V?. v fy. ft BUILDERS' M:a*l?_i3Rl__.l_S. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring arid' Lining, 'Black vßirch, Redi and White Pine, Totora, ViD.L.; etc: v " " '-* ' ' Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmaker^.,. The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all 'under'coyer' and* ready for immediate use."" '" V :';\ '*"''"" - . . . _ ALSO,^ ' '! ;"'f"' ' ' >-7!" ■ FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb^Vire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all 1 sizes, Staples',' ]sfails, Hinges, Screws, Stakes, Posts and Rails,-Hurdles, Palings, "&c"."~». -" * ' ".. '.IZ ' - LIME, CEMENT,;Ac.: ' -: ••:,.:..-.-'. ;?')'! COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood. Oils of all devscfipfcions, "Fire Bricks r T '<" j '•' 7e ? .PRODUCE—Chaff, Oats, Bran. Sharps. Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour,'etc.* 4 1 ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION • ' .: , Northern Fire Assurance A ssociatibn.M'jV. SU-:-i'Jtf Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited. MOSS and'kBSTELL, WEST; STEl'E'ii;'' 1"" i ' ; ■ , .;• ••• ASHBURTON. 11 3 '> '■'''' l ' ■•"' f '' : - J " V!'"(-5: •*"



.:... ;WATCHMAKER, EAST^TIfiET, HAS on hand and to arrive, a" Large Stock of Watches, Clocks^ and, Jewellery, . Watches, including English Levers by different^ makers'; 'and lias just' opened out a particularly nice line of I iadits'. Watches ajb : £3 ( eajili.'''Largest Stock of Gold Brooches m Ashburton, ranging f.rom 10s 6d to £810s.-'Ladies' Dress Rings from 15s to £8 each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5J5s,  Gold- and Silver Charms, &c, &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 Scarf pins, from' Is' 6'd. each, WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY'thoro'ugtily aWprbmpfciy&EPAlßED atnio'dera'te prices. ! ANDREW BLACK* s^kur . . -.; -.v . E.A.S.T ! S T R;"EJ'FT; sJ'Atr*



Land for Priyate Sale. K^LE—4OO Acres, R.S. 26030 and 26032, 300 Acres m Wheat, 66 Oats, balanc ' ; ; . : / m grass CHERTSEY-^-126 Acres, 28 Acres Wheat, 98 Acres m Grass 3 years CHERTSEY —600 Acres, large,acreage m crop ; good improvements IiYNDHUUST —500 Acres, splendid 'Farm ; grand improvements LYNDHURST—B92 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land KMTHVRN—43 Acres, well fenced, £?ood land SHERWOOD —500 Acres, good land, well fenced and improved ; 260 Acres m Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed. j DAB-FIELD —718 Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acres m Wheat, balance ot ' the land m Grass from four to eight years. This Farm has.yielded 36 to 40bns. of Wheat to the acre, 52 to 57^-bus. Oats, and is well worth the attention of anyone requiring a first-alaes home. The owner has determined to Sell, as he is crdored to go to a warmer climate MAYFIELD—I26 Acrcn, first-class land on the banks of the Hinds TINWALD—IO Acres, m the centre of the Township DROMLORIS—7S Acres, well improved, all m Orass . WINDERMERE—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD—First-class new' Dwelling House, 4 aores, prime land, Carter's Terrace Fo further particulars and terms apj.ly O« Till O HI A S,T,



OLOYEES. TURNIP SEEDS. JRyegrass. Cocksfoot, etc, L HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have 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 X JILGtjK ABB GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG AND 'FIRST CLASS GOOKSxTOOT B^- CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES D. THOMAS, ASHBUBTON.



Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1891-92. I AM Prepared to make Liberal Cash .Advances (free of Commission) upon al ' Wool placed m my hands for sale m Ashbucton 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 bo wanting to attain that much desired end. Wool Packs (heavy weights), Twine, Oils, and ali other necessaries supplied 't lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, BTOGK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTON



: J^^^^A -■-Christmas Discounts ' jl' \t6 PER CENT FOR CASH, ': ' ;: " :^FF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. . JSgß* SOBERfMURRAY ' PRACIICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATS of the latest and most approved designs. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lad'es'and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Genij 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. &c. . ■-■... : . ■ All Departments of work done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. .'■■■■ EAST STREET, AS HBTJRTON.



THE HOXJLDAYS. -,..- ' TT7 E have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex, s.s. AORAMGI, /a LABG-E SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Coraprising'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. , special I Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of . , NEW SHIRTINGS . .; (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. _^^, Kindly compare these Goods. ■ _______ ' ■■ i - Taiiori-if Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY nf the NEWEST STYLES m TWEEDS, COATINGS, • SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for the present season. The rush of orders already m hand 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, &c. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. ; SPARROW TBERBYMAH TAILOBS So OTJTFITTBBS EAS. T STREET, ASHBURTOK,



SAftTA CLAUS IS COMING & FATHER CHRISTMAS. | TN order Io give the above a fitting reception the Undersigned has a Large and l*- Varied Stock of TOYS, BOOKS and FAISCY GOODS, a.l cnkulated to make j suitable off* rings to we'eome Santa' Ciaus, to gladden the hearts of the Boys and Girls, lighten the pockets of the Fathers and Mothers, and give joy and goodwill to all on cerned. ' BOOKS ! ' BOOKS'!! BOOKS !!!. .An excellent selectmen, from various Authors and Publishers ; Picture Books, Books of Travel, Adventure, History, Bio-' i/nipby, Scion lie. Pooiicul, Suitable for SCHOOL PRIZES and PRESENTATION PURPOSES ; .Bibles; Prayer and Hymn Books. CHRISTMAS CABDS m Packets 4d, 6d, Is, Is 6d, splendid value ; Booklets and Punday School Cards. TOYS f TOYS ! ! TOYS !! ! AW Sizes, Styles and Prices *n Wood, Tin, China, Rubber, l<ag and Wool, Balls, Tops, Guns, 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 showri-in 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. Ail the above are latest' importations. Tennis Racquets and Balls ; Cricketing Material. S-PEOIAJL. ANNOUNCEMENT. The above are all Marked'as LOW AS 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. ~ INSPECTION INVITED. Call early to secure best choice and avoid the crush of Customers at the last. H. M. iTOIBS;,-



I HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND Besb 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 Olive, and Sperm) [0 Casks Lubricating Oil 25 Drums.Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding I 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Hay Rakes and Hay Forks China and Glassware I Hornsby's and Ransorne.s Plough Shares Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Waro for Christmas presents Barbed and Fencing Wire General, Station, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars OHINi, INDIA, and CEYLON TEAS. A complete assortment of fche best Bands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ' ALES AND STOUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGEK BEER, Always on hand. HE NR V rj AN DE R, EIRY, jLJL A N.DE R, ' GENERAL MERCHANT . AND ' ''' ' : . -.. ■ 3 DIRECT IMPORTER —A.GENT ] Bpß— : Sun Fire Insurance C®mpany, Canton Marine Insurance Company,, Australian Mutual Provident SogjeiV <



HINBY ZANDER. I HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF Blinding Twines, Binding Twines, (Flax, Manila, and Hemp.) Binding- Wire, Binding Wire, (Whitecross Brand.) ■ In consequence of the heavy crops : Fanners.will find it to their ad vantage to leave their ORDERS EARLY to secure delivery, as the '; Makers Stocks are now exhausted. Reapers & Binders AFY MAKE supplied at Agents prices. 1 HAVE FOR SALE a few second hand McCORMIOK, MAS.SEY, and HOWARD TWINE BINDERS, also some McCORMICK WIRE BINDERS m good order. A large Stock of. EXTRAS for McCormick, Massey, Deering, and Buckeye Machines ALWAYS oifHAND* and can be obtained at any hour (Day or Night) for the convenience of Farmers.



9lediclites' FOB HOUSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, AND DOGS CAREFULLY PREPARED. ADVICE FREELY GIVEN as to treatment of animals m Health and Disease. ,T. M. CAMBRIDGE, AiBWOI Hid MM, LIMITED 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.F.0., bydaey,vN.S,W..



. . If. Z. C. P. : STANDS UNRIVALLED - FOR . M^ns' and Boys' 'Clothing. EVERY GARMENT IS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND WELL MADE. SUITS MADE "'l' O MEASURE. NEW STYLES m HATS, SCARFS, TIES, COLLARS, and all kinds of Gentlemen's Underwear JUST OPENED. XISSIPEiCTIOJX INVITED. New Zealand Clothing 1 Factoiy. W. H. WEBBER,, Manager.



TO STOCKOWNEBS. TjlOR S AXE, by the undersigned—• Veterinary Brass Enemas  Sewing Needles (eye at  point) i  Milking Tubes  Bleeding Fleams „ Clams  Docking Knives  Mane and Tail Pullers



Siiarplin, Tlttceiit, .. ;■'.. . ■ & CO.. ALFORD FORFST SAW MILLS. QHARPLIN, VINCENT, & CO., SAWMILLEBS, SPRIKGBTJEN, Beg to draAv attention to the fact that - all sizss of Black Birch Hearfc Timber for Piles and Decking of Bridges, also, Fencing Materials, Posts, Strainers, Sawn Stakes, etc., of the very best quality, can be obtained at their Mills, They can also supply BUILDING TIMBEHin Birch and White Pine at I prices that defy competition. A good stock of Hurdles, Gates, Win dows, Doors, Galvanised Iron, and other Building Materials always on hand. The Company is m a position to take the Erection of* Houses and Buildings on Contract at any place m the district. As none but competent tradesmen are em ployed, the workmanship can be depended on. Large Stock of Dry Slabs on hand. 18 Horse-Clayton " and.-Shuttles orth PORTABLE ENGINE, 701 b. certi ficate, m 'first-class working order, FOR SALE, to make room for a larger engine. | 2§55 ■ ■



H©O T;S A ■*■» ■■■:-« WOJB S ; IN GREAT VARIETY AT J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT . STOEE. THE LARGEST and CHEAPEST Stock of LADIES' BOOTS and SHOES m AS H B U ST ON. LADIES' KID LACE BOOTS FROM f©S 6'd LADIES' KID LAOE SHOES FROM §§ 6d- GENTLEMEN'S LEATHER LACE BOOTS FROM $S {)& GENTLEMEN'S LEATHER LAOE SHOES FROM %& iHI . CHILDRENS BOOTS and SHOES m great variety equally Cheap. REPAIRS- AT LOWEST CUEEENT PEICES. Note The.A ddress, — '....-. CORNER OF E^ST AND : MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. J. BROCKELBANK, . Manager



PAPERIAMIIGS. **** • FUST LANDED EX " MAORI" [ . [g BALES |g Paperhangings, CHOICE PATTERNS, ARTISTIC DESIGNS, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, ' Inspection is specially invited to our Selection of new I PANELLINGS AND DADOES, WITH FRIEZES & BORDERS TO j MATCH FOR DINING & DRAWING-ROOMS. Hfew Degigns for Ceiling's. PICTUEE PATTERNS FOR NURSERIES. BEDROOM PAPERS AT FROM £>cl PER PIECE. 6000 PIECES 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. M. Oolites and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS 01? OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETC], TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS|,FOR— Grey Valley Coal Company. ißoyal Insur nee Company. .



NO. T I C E. TOURING DR LEAHY'S absence Dit Boiger, of Akaroa, will attend to his practice. 12*100 THE WALKER COEK EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork v Extractor m the Market, as tfc pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. ; : Its ure prevents the agitation cf cavbo lated or other beverages; and alldwsf the ledimenb to remain uiidis^urbed m the oofctle t Designed iui ohe use of hotels, rsstau wants saloons, clubs and families, Orna mental m appearanao and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the \E. WAUCER TOOL O^PANY



BALL AT HINDS. yV PUBLIC BALL m aid of the .XjL School Picnic Fund will lake place m the . . HINDS DISTRICT SCHOOLROOM, ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18. Dancing to commence at 8 o'clock p.m. Refreshments Provided. Tickets (to admit lady and gentleman) 2s 6d, may be obtained of any member of the School Committee. 12*39



TINWALD DOMAIN BOARD. TVT OTTCE is hereby given m pursuance -L* of the " Public Reserves Act, 1885," clauses 5 and 6, that the Tinwald. Domain will be set apart for the Annual Race Meeting of the TINWALD RACING CLUB, on -FRIDAY,'the Ist day-of January, 1892, on which day charges will be made for ; admission thereto on the following scale, viz ; — j For each Adult ... ... One Shilling For each Horse ... ... One Shilling For e&ch Trap ... ... One Shilling' Admission to Grand Stand and Saddling Paddock, Three Shillings. Children under 12, free. E. GATES, Chairman Tinwald Domain Board. Tinwald, December 14, 1891. 12§89



THISTLE LODGE 627, S.C. THE Monthly Meeting of the above Lodge will be held m the Masonic Hall, Ashburton, on THURSDAY EVENING, 17th inst., at 7.30 o'clock: Lecture on Benevolence by P.M. Buo. W. Malcolm. v Visiting Brethren cordially invited. : ■T R. MINNIS, 12 103 : Secretary. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL SCAVENGING CONTRACT. npENDERS are invited from persons X willing; to perform the duties of Scavenger to the Borough for one year. Specifications and conditions may be seen on application to the Town Clerk, to.whom tenders together with a guarantee deposit of £5 are to be sent not later than 12 noon, on MONDAY, the 21st inst. The lowest or any tender will not neces sarily be accepted. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, December 14, 1891. 12 92 ~^T OTICE is hereby given m pursuance tAj . of the " Public Reserves Act, 1885," Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashbuvbon Domain will be set apart for the Cale donian Society's Sports, on SATURDAY, the 26th day of December inst., on which day charges will-be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz :— For each Adult ... ONE SHILLING. For each Horse ... ONE SHILLING. For each Trap ... ONE SHILLING. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. Ash burton, December 14, 1891. 12 91



Public Notices [ Mount Somers Coal Mine. MESSRS W. 11. COLLINS & CO. are hereby appointed agents for the sale of my Coal, and all raonyes 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 Somsrs will receive my immediate attention. ANDREW EWART HARRIS, 12 53 Mount Somers. ASHBURTON FINANCE & AGENCY COMPANY, Limited, i ri&SR ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. Offtpe.—Corner of the Arcade and Tancred Street. WM. HORNE, Manager



.■ " - 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 East Town Belt. FOR SALIC AT LOW PRICES LOTS 13 and 14, Allen's Road, Alien ton, wish 4-roomed Cotcage and other buildings ; good position. LOTS 1, 2, 3, 19, 20, 21, adjoining the Woollen Factory, Alford Forest Road. £18 10s : Town Section, 1105, Cameron Street West; easy terms. •: 555 ACRES, WAKANttI.-Improved Farm with Dwrellinghouse, &c. Full P'dvticvihirh'Op application. TO.; LET. — Cottage 'conveniently situated; m Moore street. Plentiful supply of -water. ' ' ■ FOR SALE at a low figure and on easy terms, Cottage and Section Peter Street, West, plentiful water supply. I T. BULLOCK i



'-: M ( .I S; ; C H & STO 0.X.-/ 55 Jewen Street, London, E,-O._; ;■ .:, ■■'■:■ • Publishers of CHRISTMAS, BIRTHDAY, ( ■■-■■ WEDDING, TEXT, &c, CARDS I '.'.' .. ' Embossed Scraps, Chromes, etc. Tha original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, * ' . ' FaijSTGED CARDS Large Variety alwa)'* kept m stock . iijuil ,Noy'elbiei> cojitiuualjy added



Market Houses A. events cast."their shadows 1 \J before* and being alive to this fact, ■we have just landed our first consignment c of NEW GOODS, "which consists-of J -...;■. " - NEW XMAS FBTTITS, <j Carefully Selected. f :.;- SXJG-AjR:, r :-:StJG-AJEB.; ] English, American,-and Colonial, for Jam, and guaranteed pure. , CROCKERY, ' Useful and Ornamental, Choice, Chaste, and Beautiful; also Butter J.irp, Pickle Jars, and Jam Jars. JElecti'o-3?latocl Ware, -Of wliich we have the choicest selection seen m Ashburton, well worth inspection. House Furnishing Ironmongery, made y .' •"" a specialty. . : Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Tubß, Baths, Buckets, etc. '■■' : > BKUSHWAKTS All kindsi sorts, sizes, to select from. 'TO GIVE SATISFACTION IS OUR ' : AMBITION". During Christmas week our delivery daily m Town and Suburbs. All trains met as usual. Stephens Bros. Market House.



■ ■ IMPORTANT - XMASNOTICE [Farmers and Others FROM THE PEEMIER ASHBU R T O N TjIURNITURE TTTAREHOUSE OF miimuumwi. h /(fX/M} H i ?'^i^H 1 JUST Landed new Shipmentof Austrian, Ameiican, and other Chairs ; largest Stock m Ash burton. Chairs by the 100. Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Brussels, Tapes try, and othev Carpets, just m time for Christmas. Come and inspect our local manufactures m Duchess Tables, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers, etc., m figured Eimu, and other superior woods. Vene tian Blinds made co order. Special re ductions for the Christmas Season, Note Address.—Next Building Society's ; Office,,Tancred Street, ...'- . -



EDUCATING/ THE HORSED / j "OROFESSOR LiCHTWARK, orhis iJL son Theodoe. will give a.FREE LECTURE on the use and abuse of the horse, at \Vakanui, oriFSIUAY, December •18, at eight p.m. sharp, r . Ail those interested m horses should not fail to attend. . ' ; - ■ -.•/ /::-*--i':■'•'■. '"■■- AI?I) ---a class lesson m Mk Steel's Smithy, Ashburfeon, on TUESDAY, December 22, at 8 p.m., if sufficient inducement offers. Intending pupils will please give m their names at the Commercial Hotel, as early as convenient- ' 12107



' "'. 'Public Notices ' NEW ZEaLAND RAILWAYS. - ' ' NOTICE. RAKAIA' BRIDGE is again OPEN to Road Traffic as usual. fr ' ' BY ORDEK. •Railway Engineer's Office, . Christchurch, December 15, 1891. ■ 12 106, JJEW ANNUAL VOLUMES, IXew Xmas Cards, NEW BOOKS for PRIZES and PRESENTATION. FANCY GOODS, etc. L. F. ANDREWES and CO. jQ~i REWARD will be paid for such in c^-L formation as will lead to the con viction of the thief who stole potatoes from my garden on MONDAY NIGHT, , 14th inst. : and a similar Reward will be i paid for the conviction of the person who ' was illegally on my premises on FRIDAY NI'jHT, 11th inst., for the purpose of stealing fowls.—C. W. Purnell. 12J105



MR D- THOMAS. . • BULLOCK'S ARCADE: " . UNDER BILL OF SALE. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from the Holder of Bill of Sale to sell by Public Auction on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19," at 12.30 p.m., The following Live and Dead Stock, removed for convenience of Sale:— ■. . A, DRAUGHT HOPvSES. Q Three-year olds, by Per kin War & beckU. . ■ •■■'' ..j O Two-year-olds, by PerkinWarbeckH. v^j- \ .FOAL: ':, ■'■■ ;-- ■■-/:.[;-.Z{ ~\ Double and Single Furrow PLOUGH/ ; ,; TRAPj' Six-leaf, HARRO VVS. ' ■ Plough, Dray, andLeadint^HAßNESS. New DRAY"(Booth; M'Donald, & Co.), ■ Wood's 'STRING BINDER, etc., eta. . : D. THOMAS, 12*98 Ashburton.