Tgfr ASHJtIUIfcTON GUARDIAN: SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, 1801.



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL, Season 1891-^1 p—n^. *O* ■■ . mm f' ■• .■ , f ■■ r•■ i ■ i!Y •TT7 E ARjP3 PREPARED TO MASK XIHERAF, CISII ABVATCI^ ON GROWING CLIPS, OR ON LOTS PLAC IN OUR HANPS FOE SALE 1 . t ,.. i% UO^COMMISSION CHARGED O^J .ADVA^OESI 1 , ? AND NO COMMISSION CHARGED FOR OFFERING WOOL UKMSSS. x V A SALE IS EFFECTED. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, &c, ,!, SUPI'LIEB AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES



GOOD NEWS ! BOOTS DOWN IN PRICE. NOT TO BE SURPASSED FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY F. NOKES, LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBBE. ' **** WE ARE NOW LANDING EX « B AS3A" direct from HOBART, ork f\riri FETCr, V.D.L. HARD WOOD, suitable for DRAY FRAMES, ZUjUUU GATES and HURDLES, also DRAY SHAFTS?. .; .., v JUST OPENED UP A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FARM & GARDEN TOOLS, BRUSHWARE & CARPENTERS TOOLS Ridging and .Spouting. Paints, Oils, Colours, X Paperhangi»ge. In order to meet the requirements of this District, wre^halli hencefotth carry on the PAINTING, GLAZING, PAPERHANGTKG, & SIGN-WRITING trade m all its branchei This department will be under the personal conduct and supervision of MR J. R. {CHAPMAN, r whose work, for finish and durability, is v|ell and favoralJy known. We guarantee the quality of material and first-class work| Fresh &upplieM of Eerosene £0 tt.an.kX. " ,'' W. H. Collins and Co., * • .-" . ■ . ■'*'•'- A- -'-M IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF J: . <1, > r OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANQINGS, ETC^-'-l/.f TIMBER & COAL MERCEAJSTS. vr , T .'- , J • ,*A jfr I i 1 AGENTS Valley Coal Company, ; '" U:^'Vf "J tf Royal Insurance Comp«-»ny. - -, , ,-,



. _ —T-. ■ ——^ 7'i^:,?r\ ' XX WING Now Completed MARKING OFF their LAST (SHIPMENT of ,'■■'' ;;^;\ ■ , , l _ NEW GOODS :i'"*: Comprising NINETY-SEVEN BALES, CAjsES, etc., have cxs 7 confide 13a m inviting their FRIENDS and CUSTOMERS, to an EARLY INSPECTION, without being pressed TO BtJY, Of the MOST COMPLETE and VARIED STOCK of GENERAL I>»A.l>E»y;^ . IN THE COUNTY, Including the new TERRY QUILTS, . b - , SATIN and SUEZ TOILER, linen turkey towels, bath Towels, tablings, NAPKINS, D'OYLEYS, etc., etc. . , ;i . Our Stock of and FANCY Ai irammice Stock of- BOOTS,* and _ _, moc< SHOES, etc. The new Reform Shoe. DRESSES 18 without doubt magnificent. —A real luxury. . , ' * LINOLEUMS, BRUSSELS AND OTHER CARPETS/MATS, etc. |J Our CLOTHING a»id GENTLEMAN'S DEPARTMENT ft n has been restocked with a very complete assortment of SHIRTS (m all makes), Underclothing, HATS, TIES, etc. X?" SUITS to measure made with despatch, and accuracy of fit guaranteed. KAIAPOI HOUSE : TANCRED STREET - BOOTS. BOOTS- BOOTS REMEMBER AU UTew Cmood^ lißr^rc Stock of Uoota, Just arriA red for Coming 1 "SStt 118 Season. ■»«■• Offered JPIKfIDHMKL to JRegrartllesfi Choose ttf Co^t; ; - ] ( I 1^ ■ from



"W OOL- "WOOL WOOL B|EASON 18 9 1-9.2. Messrs MILES AND CO. ARE PREPARED to M4KB LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on the ENSUING Placed m their hands FOR SALE rvw rrjo <m ■T¥T/ r\/A."ir eitlifit'in Ashbuitoh drat Christ* UXjlxb UJ} WUU JLj church; or FOR SHtPMENT to MILES BROS. & CO., London. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, AND ALL NECESSARIES AT LOWEST HATF.S. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEOBG-E JAMESON, AGE NT, ASHBURTON AND RAKA IA. : ■ ' ■■' 143 SPARROW & BERRYMAN HAVE now m full swing on their New Premises the largest staflF of Tailors ever employed m this district. f Til af OnPTI &<\ • / A SPLENDID LOT OF NEW SUMMER SUIT- O U»L V7|Jtslltstl . \ i NGS IN ALL THE LATEST PATTERNS. With our Large and Increasing CASH BUSINESS, we are satisfied with half the'! Usual Profits, and are now making Men's Colonial Tweed Suits to measure from £9 1 OS. Cash Men's Colonial Tweed Trouser^ to measure, 15$ 6<t &c, Tennis an 4 Cricket ffotH*.,. Besfc Quality ipricket Trousers to measure, %%& ©dl^taSSS" TENNIS SHIRTS, HATS, TIES, AND SHOES, m great variety at REDUCED PRICES. New Summer REGATTA SHIRTS (with 2 collars) usual price 7s 6d, reduced to ... .... ... 5h Od all sizes. MEN'S NEW SUMMER VESTS from O* «J<l. BOYS'NEW SUMMER SUITS from 3« Ocl. MEN'S and BOYS'BOOTS and; SHOES of every description. Try our School Boots from 4s 6d, every pair guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW "&I~BERRXMAN EAST STREET, ASHfitrßtb'N. *



MT- OF Af 1> RJBA »> mHE CHEAPEST SHOP FOR BOOTS AND SHOES IS J BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STOBE, NO OLD STOCK. ALL NEW GOODS} LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. All goods Bought Direct, STYLE, WEAR, and CHEAPNESS combined. ■ ' » E F~a7"i •&"■&;:..;■:'':/ .''■.-,'"':;■'".'■". AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES and SHORTEST POSSIBLE NOTIuE. Notk the Address— - - %W J". 1 BISHOP, Direct Importer, CORNER OF EAST AND MdORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. J, BROCKELBANK,  . ■ ■_■ _■ _■■ Manager.



HOBSSBY.. STEEL FRAME BINDER THE SIMPLEST, THE EASIEST TO MANAGE, THE MOST DURABLE. WINNEK of First Prizes at 3* Field Trials held last Season, The English Machine, AND THE BEST ALL-ROUND BINDER IN THE MARKETj GEO-tiGK JAMESON, ■■ '; : !' - ...- Amm- ■ •■-' A§lilMirlon and Itakaiit.



N^ Clothing Factory. XT EW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTI ARRIVING DAILY. NEW SUITS FUR LITTLE BOYS, NEW SUITS FOR YOUTHS. NEW SUITS FOR SCHOOL BOYS. NEW SUITS FuR MEN. NEW HATS, NEW TIES, NEW COLLARS, NEW SHIRTS. SUITS MADE TO MEASURE. TWEEDS AND COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. WERTHEIM CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES can be obtained on EASY TIME PAYMENTS. lew Zealand Clothing- Factory. W. H. WEBBER, Manager. New Spring Fashions. W. II COILIER, "The Corner," TS SHOWING A LARGE AND SELECT STpCK ; C DRAPERY, MILLINERS, GLOVES AND LACES, PRINTS^ MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, &c, Of Choice Design for Spring and Summer W Tear. FOR SOUND VALUE THE PRESEnFsTOCK IS SELDOM EQUALLED AND CANNOT BE SURPASSED. LADIES are Respectfully Invited to Inspect and Compare before PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. A SPECIAL LINE OF LADIES' FRENCH SHOES AT S» lid. SEE THEM ! ALSO—Many Special Lines too numerous to mention. W>'-1I.; COLLIE«, -The Corner."



Timber, Coal, and Firewood. ■ ■ ■■■!■ I ■-.. *■■« —*' . : ■ f Moss and Restell TIT AVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr John G* -*--*- Rbstkll, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they are now prepared to supply the following :— builders' materials. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totani, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned, Timber for Cabinetmakers. The Kauri and White Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready for immediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8 and 9, Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all bizes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws, Stakes, Posts aad Rails. Hurdle <, Palings, etc. COALS —Newcsstle, Westporfc, Mount Somers. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood. Oils of all descriptions. Fire Bricks. PRODUCE—Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps, Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION. MOSS anbKESTBLL, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 11 3



Aggregate Balance Sheet of thr Bank of New South Wales, September 30 1891. (Including London Branch to June 30,1891, and New Zealand Branches to September 7, 1891.) Db« Or ••a s d To Proprietors' capital By coin and cash — 62,500 chares, balances... .„ 3 448 444.1? ft «2peach, fully paid „ Bullion ... 62 034 3 0 up ... ... 1,250,000 00 t Government secu „ Reserve fund ... 970,000 0 0 fides 668 300 H 5 „ Nofceaini circulation 660,711 0 0 „ Notes of other banks 10*328 0 0 „ Bills payable ... 1,709,422 6 8 „ Bank premises ... 569*384 6 5 „ Deposits and other M Bjlls receivable, liabilities.^ ... 38,800,087 5 2 \ bills discounted, „ Profit and loaa. ... 148,817 17 andotherdebfcsdue to the Bank ... 18,770,272 12 0 „ Insurance account 273 1 7 £WW"?1 t £23,529,037 13 5 PkOFJT ANI> J/J&, SEPTEMBER 30, 1891. Dr. r 1891. 1891. & * A Sept. 30. To rebate (at Mai;. 31. By amount from current rates) ) i Mt account 8,926 1 5 on bills d! - «ept. 30, „ Balance of half counted not yeai .> s pro g ts due afc this »ftet provid date . ... 20,857 1110 i ng f£ bad ■„ Dividend at an^J doubtful the rate of debts,au4in -15 percent per eluding reco :: annum ... 93,730 0 0 veiies fcom • „ Bonus, at the debts previ rateof2|per ' r otisly written' centperannum 15,626 0 0 off as bad lWftQi n 9 „ Augmentation *«\wi v of (ihe reserve fund 10,000 0 0 „ Balance cacriotl to "profit and ' Joss," new ac- * count , ... 8,584 9 9 £148 '817 ■*■*' ' iT^STTT Resekve Fund, September 30, 1891, Dr. . -■* ~ 1891. £ s. d. 1891. «K * . A Sept. 30. To balance ... 980,000 0 0 March 31. By balance 970 000 0 n Sept. 30. By amoun | V I from profit 1 j m and loss ... 10,000 0 0 mo >m °°l "- ,—:—, ■—■ ~— . .- ■ : ' ■''■'J ; Audited, October 29, 1891. ! J. '.S. HARRISON, ) '" . 6. M. MERIVALE, / Auditors. ' ■ U n



EIGHTY-SECOND REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS OF THE Bank of New South Wales, TO THE HALF-YEARLY GENERAL MEETING OF THE PROPRIETORS Held at the Chief Banking House, oh FRIDAY, the 30th day of OCTOBER, 1891. [ rpHE DIRECTORS have the pleasure to submit to the Proprietors a Statement; -*■ of the Assets and Liabilities of the Bank on the 30th September last, with the Auditors' Report and Declaration. The net profits for the half-year, after deducting rebate on current bills, interest on deposits, paying note and other taxes m the colonies, reducing valuatirn of Bank premises, providing for bad and doubtful debts, and including recoveries fr6m debts previously written off as bad, amount to ... ... . iiQtvre a a. lo winch is to be added — Undivided balance from last half year 8 926 1 5 Giving for distribution 127 959 9 9 Which the Directors recommend to be appropriated as folio vv-s: £ s d To payment of dividend at the rate of 15 per cent per annum ... .« ... ... ... 93,750 0 0  Bonus at the rate of 2£ per cent per annum 15,625 0 0 „ Augmentation of the reserve fund ... , o 10,000 0 0  Balance carried to profitand loss, riewaccount 8,584 9 9 —~, 127,959 9 9 With the above appropriation the reserve fund will amount to £980,000. During the past half-year branches of the Bank have been opened at Ashfield and Newcastle West m this colony. It will be the duty of this meeting to elect a Director m the room of Charles Smith, Esq., who retires by rotation, bat is eligible for re-election, and has given the requisite notice that he is a candidate. Auditors will also have to be elected m the room of J. S. Harrison and G. M. Merivale, Esqs., who now retire, the latter being eligible for re-election The Dividend wiil be payable at the Head Office to-morrow, and *t the branches on receipt of advice. For and on behalf of the Board of Directors, THOMAS BUCKLAND, President.



H. M. JONES. "VTOW opening up a very choice assortment of Fancy and Commercial Stationery, JJN Boxed Paper and Envelopes, Cream laid and Tinted; Floral Nofce ; Corres pondence Cards; Light and Heavy, Rough and Smooth, Writing Papers. Journals, Cash, Ledger, and Day Books, various sizes; Account Books, made to order; Schools supplied with ev«ry requisite LEATHER AND PLUSH GOODS. 5 Tourists'and Blotting Cases, Purses, Wallets, Ladies'and Gents' Dressing Casts, Albums for Midgefc, Cartes and Cabinet Photos : Jewel cases, and Ladies' Com panions, Ladies Hand Bags. ELECTROP L~*T ED GOODS. Inkstands, Teapots, Butter, Jam, and Jelly Dishes; Biscuit Barrels, Teaspoons, Napkin Rings, Carvers, Cups, Waiters, Butter Knives, etc. BOOKS. " " BOOKS. Prize, Reward, and Presentation Books. New Stocks now to hand from various publishers. liberal discount to School Committees purchasing prizes. Sunday, Chatterbox, Little Wile Awake, Infants' Magazine, The Prize Now In. BOOKLETS, and CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS, m great variety. INSPECTION INVITED. H- M. TO IST EB. • . 11 64 .



Orasp This Fact, ANDREW f\B<& NDREW VRR HAS JUST OPENED THIRTY DOZEN OF JAYS FLOBENCIA 1 Kid Gloyes PURCHASED AT ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRICE. Best Six-Clasp Colored or Black; all Siaes ; foimerly sold at 8s 6d, now sold for 4s lid. REMEMBER aIILSHADES AND COLORS AT THESE PRICES AND THE »EST GLOVES MADF



Spring Fashions. ». W. Alcorn & Co,, TTT AVING decided to remain m Ash- JLJL burton, are now showing a splendid assortment of NEW FASHIONABLE GOODS m every ■ # DEPARTMENT which have been marked off at. consider ably REDUCED rates of profit, trusting to do a greatly increased tradei NewestSfcyles inMillinery, New Mantles and Tudor Capes. Beautiful assortment of Ribbons, Flowers, <fee, Newest Styles m Costumes and Dress Materials, New Delaines, French Cambrics and Prints. Inspection and Comparison invited. 8. W. Alcom & Co., EAST STREET



Public .Notices. Removal Notice. James Craigie. PAINTING, SIGN WRITIS?, AND PAPERHANGISG WAREHOUSE. THHE public arc informed that having \' removed to those central and.con venient premises, Next W. W. SPENCFR & GO'S, Corner of the Arcade, • BURNETT STREET. They may rely upon every attention oeinggiven to business m all Departments. LARGEST STOCK of Choice Patterns m ROOM PAPERS now m. FOTE THE ADDRESS, — ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. 10 99



FI SHI N G SEASON, 1&91-9 W FISHING TACKLE. Q .;•©■- W- , . a g (D- J 50 g fr ■; ; *■ I | FISHING TACKLE. S JUST arrived, ex "Rimutaka," rom best English and American Manu facturers, a large and wellassorted stock of all Fishing requisites. Rods, Lines, Reels, Minnows, Fives; Gaff Hooks, single, double, and treble; ' Mountings ; assorted Hooks ; Water proof Stockings, India Rubber i crackproof Gum Boots, water proof Fish Bags, In great variety, including latest patterns. Every article of the season at lowest prices. | Fishing licenses can now be obtained from me. ALSO.—New Stock of CRICKETING and TENNjS MATERIALS. HIRE! FIIIDUIIH Direct Importer Fishing Tackle, Tobacconist & Fancy Goods. SALONS DU COIFZURE



PICKFORD & WILL, TAtfCRtfD STREET, ARE now exhibiting New Styles and Designs m Dressing Tables, Chests of Drawers, Wash stand?, Suites for Drawing and Lining Rooms, m tis;urod Rlmtt and ofher superior woods. NEW STOCK of Tapestries, Cretonnes, Leathers, etc., for iTphols tering work, NEW SHIPMENT of Linoleums, and Oilcloths, m original and special patterns. Come and see our local manufactures now on view. Note Apdkess— K^U Nexk Building Society's office. Tancred Sttreef



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James McGregor, TOBACCONIST, AND HAIRDRESSER. T AM now show ing a choice assortment •*■ of Silver Mounted Briar Pipes, being" a complete set -of samples of one of the largest wholesale houses m Dunedin, and when added to my present stock of Meerschaum, Myall, Asbestos, G.8.D,, and other leading makes are well worth The Attention of Smoker . CIGARS A SPECIALTY. Ih&ve also a large and varied assortment of Smokers' and Toilet requisites. The HAIR-DRESSING SALOON is without doubt che best appointed m South Canterbury inspection invited, james McGregor, East Street.



Removal Notice THE DENtTI SURGERY of I MR G. F. DODDS, Will be Removed to the Premises lately occupied by Mb C. M. Bkookb, m BURNETT STREET (Opposite the Mail Offics), From and after WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11. MR DODDS trusts his friends and patients will find his New Rooms more convenient and comfortable than his former ones. G. F. DODDS, Ut29 Surgeon-Dentist, .



ASHBURTON Wool Sales. mHE FIRST SALE of the Season will beheld on ' Tuesday. Dec I. IN THE ORANGE HALL. 11+48



Stephens Bros., MARKET HOUSE. YI^E HAVE JUST LANDED OUR SEASON'S SUPPLY , OF 8.8.A.. BHEEPSHEAR& WITH Alt THE NEWEST IMPROVEMENTS. Turkey Stones Red Raddle Lamp Black Taloo Oils Coarse Castor Oil, Linseed, Boiled and Raw, Valvoline. ' ALL KINDS OF DAIRYING UTENSILS. In addition to Pocket Cutlery, Table Cutlery, Watches, Clocks,. Pocket Books, Mirrors, Bedsteads, Saws, Planes, Chisels, Axes, Tomahawks, Spades, Forks, Rake^, Staples, .Nails, Hinges, Screws, Copper Rivets, Hammers, and Gorse Knives. ALSO-- Some Very Choice Lines IN ■ ■ ■ PLATED WARE AND CHINA, ' Suitable for Presents. ALL GOODS" DELIVERED IN -'■■ : Town, Suburbs, and to Railway Station ALL GOODS AT ' THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. STEPHENS BROS, MA.RKET HOUSE.



Public Notices. j On t#i F N IG : .-o 1 F F O Surplus Stock of Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goodsafc GREATLY BEDUCED PRICES i For Cash Only. L. F. ANDREWES <fe CO., Stationers' Hall.



ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. AUTUMN MEETING, 1892. THE ASHBUttTON STAKES, of 2 soys each, with 100 .soys added ; tcond horse to. receive 10 aovs from . the »kes. For two and three-year-olds; ored m the district, or that have been commonly resident m the district and owned by persons residing m the district from the day of entry and up to the date of the meeting. TwpLyear-oWs,'7st 7lbs ; three-yw-olds, 9k ; fillies a*nd geldings allowed .Slbs. Winners since August 1, 18,91, of any race or races (excluding selling races) of the individual or collective value of £25 to-carry 41bs extra ; of £50, 71bs extra ; of £100, lOlbs extra ; of £200 or upwards, 141bs extra. Maidens hav ing started tWifce or oftener allowed— two yent-oMs, 51bs;| Ifchree-year-olds, lOlbs. Penaltjies and allowances to be calculated to the time of starting. Five furlongs. Entrance, 1 soy on SATURDAY, No venjber 22, 1891 ; second payineiit, 1 sot. oo ■ SATURDAY, February 6, 1892 ; Sweep (2 soys), by 9 p.m. ou day of nqminAtioh for Autumn Meeting. 1892. EDWARD SAUNDERS, 8t163 Secretary.



NOTICE. SPECUL BANK HOLIDAY. PURSUANTto the terms of the '.♦Banks and Bankers Act, 1880" and the ** Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882" WEDNESDAY, November 18 1891, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday, at the Ashburton and Rakaia Offices of the undermentioned Banks:— For the Bank of Australasia, JG. W. MORRAH, Inspector. For the Union Bank of Australasia, (,Ld.) G. E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. For the Bank of New South Wales, W. G. RHIND, Inspector. For the Bank of New Zealand, W. T. POLMES, General Manage*. 11J55 . -■■ '



BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR. Pursuance of the " Municipal Cor- Jl, porations Act, 3886,"' 'and., the "Renulation of Local JBllections Act, 1876," I herehy give, notice that the Annual Election for Mayor, will be held at the Borough Counciljuhambefe, Baring Square West, on WEDNESDAY, the 25th day of November, 1891.. '■ ,' . , NOMINATIONS m the , form/ pre scribed m the S«cond Schedule, of the "Regulation of, Lpqalr >El«ctii>ns.- Act, 1876," will be reoeired i/ntf *he> iTown Clerk's Office, till. 12 :o'clock/-iwon, on TUESDAY, the 17th day of NoVehi>er, 1891. A deposit of £10 miis^ acc6mg«jiy each nomination.l "'.,! f" '"'.". . . CHAS. E. FOOKS, . • Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, November 7,1891. 11§45



ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL-; A PPLICATIONS are invi'ed for; jLA, Leasing, from year to year, River bed Reserve, sub-divided- into three' paddocks. Particulars may be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office, where Tenders will ht received till noon, on MONDAY, the 16th November met. OHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Ash burton, ; November 7, 1891. 11 44



FUNERAL NOTICE. rnHE Friends of Mr M. Stitt are re- X specif ully informed that the funeral / of hia late beloved wife MAkian, will move from the residence of Mr Geo, Kidd, Cameron street, on MONDAY, November 16, at 2 o'clock p.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 11§71 Undertakers.