Mr Goshen said that a fearful financial catastrophe, risking the deposition of London as the Banking centre of the world, was only averted by the skin oi: the teeth, and this was mainly due to the signal service of Mr Lidderdale, Gover nor of the Bank of England. The banking reserve was, he thought, in adequate compared with the gigantic liabilities, and he and the banks were devising some schema by which to strengthen the reserve, so aa to prevent international panics. He warned the banks and the public of the enormous interest paid m proportion to the re serve- held as deposit. Mr Goschen declared himself opposed to the issue of one pound bank notes, unless means were taken to prevent the expulsion of gold.

MISSING.

Pauis, January 29. It is feared that the French trans port Annamite, bound to Tonquin with 700 troops on board, has foundered m the Levant,

FLOODS.

Massowah, January 29. , Very severe floods have been ex perienced here, and enormous damage has been done to property. A hun dred persons have been drowned.

AUSTRALIAN.

[Received January 30, 10.55 a.m.] THE SHEARING TROUBLE. Brisbane, January 30 Large bodies of shearers are coming to Queensland from Victoria and New South Wales under the auspices of the Pastoralists' Union. The latter body has agreed to a conference with the Shearers' Union, on condition that the principle of freedom of contract is con-1 ceded first.

CONSUMPTION LYMPH.

A supply of Professor Koch's lymph, sent to Australia, has been received by a private medical man, who intends to experiment on patients m the earlier stage of consumption. [Received January 30. 11.10 a.m.] GENERAL BOOTH'S SCHEME. Melboubnb, January 30. In reply to enquiries made by the Victorian Government, whether it is | intended to send English criminals j and paupers to Australia under his J emigration scheme, General Booth states that reference to his book " In Darkest England," will show that the fears of the Australian Governments are groundless.

THE OVERLAND MAILS.

Adelaide, January 30. The Postmaster-General has received a cable message from the English Postal Department to the effect that the reduction of the letter rate through Europe has proved most embarrassing. France declares herself bound by legis lation, baaed on an agreement arrived at m 1883, to charge all letters double deficiency at the old rate, and Italy will probably do the same. The London "postal anthorities therefore suggest the revocation of the new rates. Government after discussion decided to revert to the original rates so far as France and Italy are con cerned.

Saving Green Fodder.

Under this heading "Freehold," m the " Australasian," writes :—•" ' The locusts got into my oats, so I cut them down and put them into the silo.' The farmer who told me this had also something else of importance to tell. He had already put m many loads of thistles, wild mustard, and other spring weeds. This spring growth could not have heen made into hay, and m a dry condition it would have been no good for the stock, while the seeds would ,have spread further over the farm. The oats, if made into hay, would have been extensively eaten m the field by the locusts. The farmer got ahead of £he locusts, and he turned useless and .threatening weeds to good account. The Joewsts have eaten all the fine grass m the ■district, leaving the tall dry stems, and a dry autumn would bring about a hard time for stock. In euch an event what Trould the ensilage be worth ? There, has been so much grass m the northern dis tricts for two or three seasons that farmers are forgetting the value of fodder, but the dry season must come again. There are two ways of finding out the v,alue of f Ol ider for stock m dry seasons. One way is to liave a BuP.P lv wnen is wanted, and the otli'€r way *s to ke without it. The farmer I aye mentioned will know how to value tH?e ensilage when a season of scarcity corned, «"* his neighbors will be equally convinced of its worth. If the season proves a gtfod one the ensilage can lie until it wanted, i*or it will keep good lor many years.

Radical Prophets.

In its time the School Board for London has played many parts, but it has seldom assumed so remarkable a role as that which it essayed of "critic m ■ordinary " to the Bible generally, and to the Minor Prophets m particular. A discusßion was gravely initiated upon the comparative Radicalism of Jeremiah and Amoii, one clerical member of the Board remarking that the latter prophet was sounder on the land and social questions than the former, while another gave the political palm to Jeremiah. Unfortu nately, at this distance of time it is difficult to gee precise particulars as to what opinion Amos would have held on Home Rule, or whether Jeremiah would have cordially approved of the Plan of Campaign. Biblical commentators are rather skilful at reading between the lines, and there would be nothing sur prising if they discovered that the herds jman of Tekoa was a land nationaliser of the deepest dye, as well as a believer m Allotments. When, however, members of j the School Board are found capable of ■ proposing that Amos should be included m the Scriptural curriculum for infants because of his Radicalism, the world m general will feel inclined to suggest that they pass on to the next subject on the awnda paper without delay. A Board that ousted Jeremiah by a snap-vote o» such as those would be likely to suffer m dignity. Happily the calamity has been temporarily averted. We should like to have a Minor Prophet's candid opinion on pianos m elementary schools, —Exchange. '

Tv" That timber ia worth m England is shown by Hrn r *T)ort of a saie which Messrs Richardson, *vf VhVm ford. conducted the other day for Earl £££ Pri"'* rWd high, but the chief StS; Jtfc . the value fetched any English grown trbJ 5' n^ Of the 126 sofcl afc £71, £51, £41, «.*°- <£ the "° trees felled 73 averaged £17 a mccc-

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, FRIDAY, JANUARY 30, 1891



We have for Sale Vr 1 TONS PURE MANILLA BINDING TWINK. Vq TONS MIXED BINDER TWINE ($ BfanilLi, 1 Flax;. Q TONS PURE NEW ZEALAND FLAX BINDER TWINK Qf\ TONS BINDING WIRE, whiie cross brand l >; WHICH WE AUE. PREPARED TO SUPPLY TO FABMERg AT LOWEST CJUKXIIQ3ST. fIATES, WANTED fOR] IMMEDIATE DISLIYEBY 10,000 BUSHELS RYBGE^SS. FBIEDUNBER BRO^



TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. TlfE HAVE JUST LANDED AND TO ARRIVE— i m. " 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 PaLINGrf. Ex " Zior," 20,000 ft KAURI FLOORING and MATCH LINING, MOUID INGS and TIMBER. GOAL GOAli' COALJ —NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK— WESTPORT COAL, GREYMGUTH COA.L, NEWCASTLE r«OAL. POINT COAL, KAITANGATA COAL, MOUNT SOMERS COAL Every Description of Building Materials PAINTS, OIL, GLASS, and BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY kept m Stock. I. H. Gis and Co. TIMBER AFD <SOAL MERCHANTS The RpHiMiTli^ " HPHE known Fire Insurance Company m the world, and sti nguished X for MODERATE RATES, PROMPTITUDE, and LIBERaLITY. ACCUMULATED FUNDS OVER £6,000,OC«, beg to advise our Clients and others chat we are prejarod-tj receivt Is for Insurance m the above Company, on BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, etc, and GROWING CROPS AT LOWEST RATES. '/■■■■ ' o W. I. COLLINS & CO., AGENTS' A4BT STREET ASHB U F O N Wm^BST^VHEaT" W JdLJfi AT WE AEE PEOMPT CASH BUYERS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT-at highest market price. We are ulso prepared to STORK GRAIJN on Farmei s' account m our NEV 7 GRAIN STORKS, West Street .Ashburton, on favorable tornis. Cpnisncks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rates, R O L LI T.T & C 0., CANTERBURY WILLS. OFFICES and STORES : We&t Street, Ash burton.



ROBT. MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. 17 AS to hand an imipense Stock of WATCHES,' CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and 11 PLAT.O of the Jateat arid most approved designs. » WATCHES.—GoId and Silver, Eenglish and Gmeva, American Hunters, ano Crystals. JEWELLERY.—An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold anJ Silver Brooches?, Lockets, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Guards, :&c., &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizea. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas, and .Wedding; Presenrs, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittoes, School Committees, <fee,, &c. . . • ....,..' All Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch, and at moderate charges. EAST STREET, ASHBUETON. 2 lit



GEOBSE JAMESOI OBNERAL MEECHANT, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA, TTAS IN STOCK A: LARGE SUPPLY OF ■BINDER TWINE, OILS, HARVEST REQUISITES AND GSN.RAL FjARM STORES] ALSO,— COKNSACKB AND "SEAMING TWINE. —AGENT FOR—; The New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company, The Union Steamship Company, The New Zealand Shipping Company? ■■ :. t ~ "WE~ARE LANBINO .EX "MILTIA.DES" akdEX "MINYHIVE.a 1200 Bales (tornsacks, . ,-■■.■-. ■ ■ y ■ < x FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGFT, which we offer to Farmers and others at LOWEST CURRENT RATES.



NEW YEAR GIFTS. NEW YEAR CARDS AND NEW ANNUAL VOLUMES and BOOKS for Prizes and Presentations, NEW FANCY; GOODS. *c., &ol L F. ANDREWES & Co. I. Salek and Co. (Nexc Bank New Zealand) WATOHMAXKES AND JEWELL lIS, Lowest Ohkistchub?!H Pees as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and jTS guaranteed 12 months. tJ T3EBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal _T7 (Spectacles. Sights tested free. Several good second-hand Rotheram and Other English LEVERS very cheap and and guaranteed. A SPEClALTY.—Rotheram's English Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUB 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. "XT' ° W QHOWING JM ow ohowino , A FASHIONABLE LOT OF Spring^ Summer Goods. THE LATEST FASHION, ' REASONABLE PRICES, GOOD FIT anb WORKMANSHIP, ought to ensure a ready sale for these Goods. Come Kiirly, Anil uvoial The It usli at Xmus Our Customers may depend upon cv promise that their orders will b% finished up to t.?me. 11. & E. Craigrheatl, TANCRED STREET, SHBUftTON,



Wm. SPARROW TAILOB AND MEN'S MERC E R. 53- EAST STREET,



STEPHENS T3ROS TEPHENS J3ROS MARKET HOUSE. TO STATION OWNERS, CON TRACTORS, AND HARVKST HANDS XKT'E have just landed a First Class ' Stock of this Season's TEA, in cluding the very Choicest Varieties that money can procure. The Indians are flowery and pungent, whilst the Ceylons are sprmg pickings with plenty of grip. We have also m China Kaisow and Momng, both of excellent quality. In addition to the above we have secured for this district the sole right of sfl^ »nd[introducing theKangra Valley 00. sIEAS, which have been so highlycom mended and appreciated m other parts of this and the adjoining Colonies. We have therefore no hesitation m recom mending them to our Customers and the Public. We have further been successful m pro curing the agency for this town for button s, of London, FAMOUS FRUIT SAUCE, Cheapest and best m the trade. JNo Housewife should be without it. All other Goods m Sjbock of Best quality, —Including— HAw?^ RE ' TINWABE, BRUSH WARE, GLASSWARE, CHINA WARE, HOLLOWARE, CROCKERY, &c. KB.-All GOODS purchased from can be returned if not satisfactory, Ifca.Satisfaction being our Motto.^-g STEPHENS BROS. MAEKET HOUSE ASHBURTON.



A USTRALTAN MUTUAL PROVI J\. DENT SOCIETI Established 1849. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE 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. EiAvard Richardson, C.M.G., j M.H.K. Nicholas Reid, Esq. ANNUAL INCOME SXCEEDS £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 ai*y other part of the world. The Society has distributed amongst its members upwards of £4,050,000 m Cash Bonuses, representing Reversionary Bonuses exceeding £8,000,000 sterling. AFTER making unusual ample reserves, the Cash Surplus for division for the year 1889 was £426,494, a larger amount of profit than has ever been realised or 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 a 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, EDWARD W LOWE, Resident Secretary. ; Christchurch District Office, W. H. DERRY, JjqcjU Broker, Agency Clerk, j U ZANDER. *



TO THE lORKIII! MAI or A S,H 4 BjUjR;T ON CO UN T,Y. fITE WILL SUPPLY YOU WITH X s. d. A COLONIAL TWEED SUIT FOR 18 6 1 FELT HAT 2 6 1 PAIR BOOTS 6 6 1 SHIRT 1 9 1 SINGLET, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR DRAWERS, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR SOX, Merino 1 0 1 TIE 1 0 2 5 9 WE don't have bogus Cheap Sales, but are prepared to supply the above goods EVERY DAY [INfiTHE ,WEEK until further notice FOR CASH ONLY KAIAPOI HOUSE, MJTCHELL Q_ mURNER. ITCHELL 06 XURNER.



MR GEORGE JAMESON FOR PRIVATE SALE. ' 0n n ACRES Land, 2| miles from j&YjKJ Ashbuvton, all m grass, with five-roomed House and four-stalled Stable. QO ( ) ACRES afc Newlands- H p^Qp^ ACRES atWakanui. ■ T.S. 250 aud. 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, Alien ton, containing f-acre land, four-roomed House. ' . A low price will be accepted for this property. Apply to GEO. JAMESON, Land Agent, Ashburton and Rakaia. 1 m ■■■^■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■■j (j|% JU AWCETT JJoDDS SURGEON DENTIST, Address :—Couri Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones v Stationer, East Street, private Residence, Tancred Street, Three doors bolow Masonic Hall.



H. M.JTONES. SA.TNT.A. CJL.A.TJS IS OOMIIVG A NDso is Old Father Ohristmas, to'give the above a fitting reception. The -£V. Undersigned is now opening up a varied and well selected Stock of Useful and Ornamental Goods suitable for Presents, Prizes, Rewards, Xmas and New Year Gifts, ranging from a diminutive Penny Doll to a Seventy Guinea Piano 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, elegajit and chaste m design, Perfumery and Toilet Requisites, Cricketing Material, Fancy Glassware, Tea Services, Opals Brackets and Plush Leather Goods. BOOKS 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. 1 The above is the largest and most complete Stock of Books and Fancy Goods m die oounty, affording the greatest choice, and offered at the LOWEST POSSIBLE REMUNERATIVE PRICES School Committees purchasing Boiks for prizes Tos and Fancy Goods forschool treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. Inspection Invit.ed. H. M. JONES



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 waa 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 t:!u; first, time tin's season where the winner at any trial m Australia obtained the full niftnbur of points under each heading. The McCormick also gained first prize at Stawell (Victoria) beating the Massey, Hornsby, and Deering. John On & Go. * TMMOI FIRE All) MARIIE lISUMIfiB WPAIY OF OT ffllAII), m, CAPITAL £2,000, 0 PAID UP £100,000 RESERVE & REINSURANCE FUND. £65,000 Genkkal Manager : W. DEVENISH MEARES Esq. OFFICES : 172 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISIOHURCH. Special Features: L'he ONLY INSTITUTION of its kind having its HEAD OFFICE m CHRISTCHURCH. LIBERALITY m SETTLEMENT of CLAIMS. RATES, ihb LOWEST CURRENT. To STaiiwersf. CLIENTS of the COMPANY and others are reminded that all Grain, Stack, and Implement RISKS are taken by this Company at Lowest Current •lates. John G. Restell WEST STREET, ASHBUKTON AGENTf



John Orr & Co. INVITE JTHE ATTENTION OF FARMERS To their Large and Varied Stocks of all classes of Goods, suitable ior the Harvest Field. 1000 Bales Binding TWINE,! Crown Brand 250 Bales Manilla Binding TWINE Machine Extras and Fittings 10a Cases Binding WIRE, White Oros 100 Cases Castor Oil Leather Belting, ljin to 6in V alvoline and Lubroline Oil Lard and Olive Oil Cylinder Oil Perforated Zinc, 3^2^7/8 Seaming Twine McGormick Binders.



Public Notices. MR S. B. SEYMOUR, QURGEON- D E N T I S T O OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT ASHBtRTON n dates to be announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST;



Irrigation. T UST what is wanted for the country J also a REVOLUTION m the DRAPERY TRADE. Here we have it at W. W.Spencer and Go's TEE MOST GENUINE Clearing Sale Ever held m Ashburton. Everything Reduced 25 per cent. draperyT^lothing 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 5-|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 lid. Women's Strong Elastic Sides 6s 9d Childs Kid Elastic Sides from 2s lid AT \i w, mm k w, 'i-HE ARCA.DF Massey-Toronto Light Binder LIGHTEST IN DRAFT. SUREST TO TIE. 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 few on hand. £2000 "V'jrth of Extras m Stock, which wil be supplied to farmers at manufacturer's prices at any time DAY OR NIGHT. FRIEDLANDER BROS-_ tlOiiial \mm MPAIY Of M ISAIAIB (FIRE AND MARINE ) • THE Business of this Company has been TRANSFERRED to the COMMERCIAL UNION ASSURANCE COMPANY, Limited, of London, by whom, through the various Branches .and Agencies m New Zealand, all accounts owing to and by and all losses under the Colonial Insurance Company's policies will be settled m future. F. ALLEN, General Manager. Wellington, New Zealand, December 11th, 1890. THE COMMERCIAL UNION ASSUR 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 ... 2,301,707 Total Annual Nett Income... 1,132,239 HEAD OFFICE for 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 CURBENT BATES CUFF & GRAHAM, Managers for Canterbury, Christchurch. Agents for Ashbubton : FRIEDLANDER BROS 33



jfublic Notices. iWSHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. FIRST TERM, 1891. "OUPILS will re-assemble on MON _JL DAY, the 2nd February, at 9.30 a.m. The Master will be glad to receive names of intending pupils a few days before the commencement of the term. JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, Ashburton, January 19, 1891. i 109 n HRISTMAS SALE, 1 EVERY NOVELTY IN FANCY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS VERY CHEAP. MHS ADAMS FANCY REPOSITORY, Saunders' Buildings. 12 158 PUBLIC NOTICE. FT AVING decided to relinquish busi -Cll. ness m Ashburton, I take this opporbunity of thanking my Friends and Customers for their Patronage m the past, and trust they will continue to favor my successors, Mtssmbs 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.



I.—A Pickwickian shooting party. 2.—Sydney Carton's sucrifico. 3.—David's dinner to the Mieawbers. 4.—Dr Marigold's prescriptions. Admission : 3s and 2s. Commence at 8, Box Plan at H. M. Jon eh. TO-MORRO W - ISA.XTTBMXA.Y — LAST APPEARANCE TOWER OF LONDON. 1 171 Cottage and -|-acre, North Town Belt, by order of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK will sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 31st JANUARY, At 12 nooTi, On account and by order of the Mortgagee LOT 12, containing h acre, part of R.S. 5800 fronting the North Town Belt and continuation of William Street, on which is erected a small cottage now m the occupation of Mk Galloway. Must be sold. T. BULLOCK, IJI2B Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 31<w JANUARY. Town Section 254, Moore Street, LOT 3, | acre, Moore's Road, Trevorton. MR T. BULLOCK will sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date on account and by order of the Mortgagse, T.S. 254, containing |-acre, Moore Street, next to Mr Joseph Sealy,s residence, very nice site for a house. LOT 3, containing J-acre, part of R.S. 7767, fronting Moore's Road and only, section offTKEVOR's Road lining part of block known as Savage's, First-class land. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, 1*129 Auctioneer. ' SATURDAY, jiNUARY 3L Cottage and Section, nicely situated, Town Belt; East. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr W. H. Smith to. sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, part of LOT 33, containing £-acre fronting the Town Belt, East, on which is erected a 4 roomed Cottage with Scullery attached. This Property is m good order and well situated adjoining Mr Haruley's resi dence, land of first-class quality for garden purposes. Easy terms. Insp ction invited. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, 1 130 Auctioneer. ~~ ItIILES AND CO. . HILES & CO, will Sell by Publiq Auction at the I TINWALD YARDS, ON TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 3rd. -\ r\C\f\ Crossbred EWES, of which 1U U U from 600 to 700 are First Cross, and from 300 to 400 three-quarter brod, well gfowu /?nd well bred. MILES & CO. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent. J. T. FORD, Him Auctioneer,



Rev. CHARLES CLARK THIS (FRIDAY) EVENING v will present his entirely NEW DICKENS NEW DICKENS NEW DICKENS ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT ENTERTAINMENT Introducing [the following' illustrative Recitals :—



And I further give notice that a Poll for the election of FIVE of the above named Candidates will be taken at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, Ashburton, on MONDAY, the 9th day of February next, commenc ing at 9 a.m. and closing At 6 p.m. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, f Ashburton, January 30, 1891. 1J173 ADDPELLOWS' TTALL. TONIGHT



• Pxilblio Mot ' fpHE usual Monthly Meeting of the fl! Political Association will be held m the back room of the Orange Hall on SATURDAY, January 31st, at 8 p.m. "TI'KPHENjFTjIiOS.' Market House, "**) have secured for this district the ;ole right of selling Lhe Kangra Valley Company's Tea. 1 HM> RAKAIA MOM'HLY SALE. sth FEBRUARY, 1891. MY next Sale of Stock and Sundries will be held on the above date, commencing at noon. Present "entries include Fat Sheep, Horses, Cattle, Pigs, Furniture, &c. GEU. JAMESON. J. R. BLAND, I§l6B Auctioneer. "new zeallnFrallvvays." ohristchurch races, 31st JANUARY. THE Evening Train from Christchurch to Ashburton on the 31st mst. will start at 5.20 p.m. and run 1 hour 5 minutes later than time-table times up to Chertsey, arriving at Ashburton at 8.25 p.m. The train from Rakaia to Methven will run 1 hour 10 minutes later than time-table times. Return fares from all stations. 1+152 BY ORDER. "licensing district of the"" borough of ashburton. I HEREBY give notice that the following persons have been duly nominated as Candidates for election as members of the Licensing Committee of the District of the Borough of Ashburton, viz., ROBERT ALCORN RICHARD STANLEY BEAN THOMAS BULLOCK ALFRED HARRISON HENRY MANWELL JONES DONALD McLEAN JOHN ORR JAMES WRIGHT SAWLE JOSEPH SEALY DAVID THOMAS.



LONGBEACH ROAP BOa. BI)- NOTICE. ALL Rates unpaid fey 31st Januar will be sued for. 1§63 Wi ORDER