THE AaqBUBTON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1891.



'CHR-IgTOT^S. 1891 & IBW YBKA, F. NOKES, ..■"."■,. r\NCE more presents his Compliments to Ihw Inlvibltants. of Ashburton ny& the Public generally, wisiiipj? them .11 the o<«np i::u;iil-> uf the Season, and hopes fc hat one and all, both large.aud small, will have h pair of . '- ■} ;■■ •. 'XL&X NOKES 1 GOOD CHEAP BOOTS axd SHOES. THE LARGEST STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES' TO €HGOSE FROM. ■' ■■■_.. fl ***•''£***• ' BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NUTICE* '''''* FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH ME. BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GOTO ' LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET," A/ f<Tb> ■ ; • .;■•" -v. i v,Ka ©CHRISTMAS , -^t" "^k. REDUCTION" ON .ALL '^(EE^^Pm ANDREVT BLACK, ,' WATCHMAKER, EAST- STREET, "• ". HAS on hand and to arrive, a Large Stock of Watches^ Clocks, and Jewellery. Watches, including English ■ Levers-by different inakera ; and li^sJust opened out a particularly nice lino of I adits' Watches at £3 each. Largest SiocS* of Gold Brooches m Ashburton, ranging from 103 6d to £8 10s. Ladies' Dress Rings from 15s to £8 each. Ladies 1 Gold Watches from £5 ss. Gold LocketH from 10s. Gold and Silver Cha'-ms, &c, &c, at. reduced prices. SPECIAL LlNES—First class Electto-plated Butter Knife, Jelly Spoon, Pickle Fork,", and S«rdin«j J?ojrk t 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 Scarfpins from Is 6d each. r WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED atniod orate prices, - • ANDREW BLACK, EAS T- : STR EE. T. ;: -. ■ •■ : .,. :4/t The Massey Reaper & Binder I HAS, SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO. THE COLONLHb IN Jj)B  [taken moee prizes at public field trials, Where it has Competed, THAN ANY OTHER MACHINE IN THE FIELD. 75 TRIALS. : 85| PRIZES. ■■■ . : EVERY TRIAL PUBLISHED has been held uri<W the auspices of an AgriculJ tural.Society, and no Showyard Prizes included to swell the lists. The Massey Reaper Jk Hinder Is guaranteed to be the Simplest m Construction, !th.e Lightest: m JDraix^ht] and the most Durable Machine n the Market. A thorough trial is afforded every custoirier, and satisfaction guaranteed or no sale. -•.: , .• ..; \ -! - "" "'• ' V £2000 WORTH OF EXTRA PARTS ARE KIfPT IN^BTOCK AND SUPPLIED BY US AT MANUFACTURERS^ PRJOBS, As per printed lists with each Machine. . : ■/.;•'- FEIEDLANDEE BJBOS, S ASHBURTO^. "THE CORJfBR/ ■—& i .....  - ' '• '■ ~- ,m PURCHASE of the balance of a Wholesale Warehouse Stock at the large DISCOUNT of 40 PER CENT. Nowshowing-*:.. Best French All Wool Dress ■ Materials m newest • <..-,■.■■•• 5 ' 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 9d now- 6d * . ..4 Best French Cotton Delaines, all colors, usually Isnow 7M , ' ■ ~,\ ( A large j lot of Fancy Goods suitable; for Christni~i3 -, * ,n presents, very cheap. .. -f .• •.. - , • W. H. ( OLIVIER. • - • ■ ■ ... .-* Turnip Seeds. FOR SALE, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES,--; ; PURPLE & GREEN TOP ABERDEEN, MAMMOTH, WHITE STONE, &| GREYSTONE, &c. I ALSO— ■ : . -, ■_ x ARTIFICIAL MANURES- SUPEKPHOSPHA,tBS, BONE DDST, &c.' ;" '*' BINDER TWINE OF THE BEST, BRANDS AT THE- _. i LOWEST CTJ:EEBN"t P'EIC.ES. A MACHINE QILS, , .- r OF ALL KINDS, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OK FARM AXD STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. -• GEOHGE JAMESON, * ohlHirtow anU Rakaia.



Santa Claus is Coining IN order lo Rive tho above a fitting reception the Undersigned has a Largo and Varied Kb.ck of TOYS, BOOKS and FAISCY GOODS, all calculated toniake suitable off .rinses to we'coiiie Santa Claus, to gladden the hearts of the Boys andGpls, lighten the pockets of the Fathers and Mothers, and give joy and goodwill to all con cerned. P,i SOKS ! BOOKS !! BOOKS !!! An -excellent selection from, various Authors and Publishers-; Picture Books, Books of Travel, Adventure, History; JBio srnphy, Scientific, Poetical, Suitable for SCHOOL PRIZES and PRESENTATION PURPOSES ; Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Ttookn. CHRISTMAS CARDS, m Packets j 4u", 6d, Is, Is Cd, splendid value ; Booklets and c unday School Cards. _ ■ ' •'_; TOYS! TOYS!! TOYS!!! All Sizes, Styles and Prices 'n Wood, lin, China, Rubber, Rag and Wool, Balls, Tops, Gun?, Vessels, Trains, Watches, Horses, Boxes, Mechanical, Breakable and Unbreakable, some describaUe and some in describable. ; DOLLS! DOLLS! : DOLLS!! DOLLS !!!__ The Largest and Best Lot ever shown m Ashburfcon from Id to 18s 6d. Dolls that speak and Dolls that don t; Dolls that break and Dolls that wont; Moveable, Sleeping and Baching Dolls. ; FANCY GOODS! FANCY GOODS H 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. All the above are latest importations. Tennis Racquets and Balls ; Cricketing Material. SJPECJIAXi ■ -AJVOXOTJIN CEMENT. The above are all Marked as LOW AS POSSIBLE for the Xmas Trade ; bu having a Large Stock, and m order to clear as much as possible, I vvill allowa DISCOUNT of 2s m. the £ on all purchases of 5s and upwards from date to the end of this year. H. M. JQIES. THE HOLIDAYS. TT7E have just imported direct from, the Manufacturers, ex si. AORA NGT, a LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &c. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OE| MEN'S & BO¥%' STRAW HATS, &c. SpCCial f Just Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of . NEW SHIRTINGS (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES, l^, Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring »cpartDicut. "We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of 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 &'IERRYMAK TAILOES & OUTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON; t Christmas Discounts tO PER CENT FOR CASH, OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC ROBERTMURRAY PRAOIICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY ano PLATiC of the latest and most approved designs. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for' Christmas Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittaos, School Oommittoes, &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, xVSHBXJRXQN. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEA SOU" 1891-5*3. I AM Prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances (free of Commission) upon al Wool placed m my hands for sale m Ashburton 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 obtainirg the highest values at our sales to be held on December. 1, 1891. Nothing on my part shall he wanting to attain that much desired end. Wool Packs (heavy weights), Twine, Oils, and all other necessaries supplied 't lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, ; STOGK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTON.' CLOYJBES. TURNIP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. ; X HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have I 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. I HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF 11 X xLCxXV ADO GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BA<* AND [FIfiST.OLASS UvJUxLo P OOJi i^P CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES D. T H OMA S, ASHBUBTON. Land for Priyate Sale. KILE—4OO Acree, U.S. 26030 and 26032, 300 Acres m Wheat, 66 Oats, balanc m grass CHERTSEY—I26 Acres, 28 Acres Wheat, 98 Acres m Grass 3 years CHERTSEY —600 Acres, large acreage m crop ; good improvements LYNDHURST —500 Acres, splendid Farm ; grand improvements LYNDHURST —892 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land MRTHVRN —43 Acres, well fenced, good land . ; SHERWOOD —500 Acres, good land, well fenced and improved; 260 Acres m Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed. DARFIELD —718 Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acres m Wheat, balance of the land; m Grass from four to eight years. This Farm « has yielded 36 to 40br.s. of Wheat to the acre. 52 to 57£ bus. Oats, and is well worth the attention of anyone requiring a first-class home. The owner has determined to Sell, as he is ordered to go to a warmer climate MAYFIELD —126 Acres, nrst : class land on the banks of the Hinds TINWALD —10 Acres, m the centre of the Township DROMORIC —75 Acres, well improved, all m Grass WINDERMERE —85 Acres, fenedd and subdivided TIN WALD—First-class new Dwelling House, 4 acres, prime land, Carter's Terrace . . _—j o — ■ ' • ■- " ?o fc further particulars and ierms apt ly ■X T II O W 1 S, SJ4SHBUKTON



If. Z. C. F. STANDS UNKTVALLED . FOR. Mens' and Boys' Clothing". EVERY GARMENT IS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND WELL MADE. SUITS M. A.» JB^'-i- O MEASURE. I NEW STYLES m HATS, SCARFS, TIES, COLLARS, and all kinds of Gentlemen's Underwear JUST OPENED, INSPECTION lINVITEO. New Zealand Clothing* Factory. W. H. WEBBER, Manager. ROOTI AMD SHOES IN GREAT VARIETY AT J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STOBE. THE LARGEST and CHEAPEST Stock of LADIES' BOOTS and SHOES m ASHBURTON. LADIES' KID LACE BOOTS FROM fOS 6<l LADIES' KID LACE SHOES FROM $g 6fl GENTLEMEN'S LEATHER LA.CE BOOTS FROM §S 6d GENTLEMEN'S LEATHER LACE SHOES FROM ?§ 0(1 CHILDREN S BOOTS and SHOES m great variety equally Cheap. REPAIRS AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. Note The A ddkess, — CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. J. BROCKELBANK, Manager "WOOL •WOOL. "WOOIT •SEASON 1891-9 2. Messrs MILES AND CO. ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL UASH ADVANCES on the ENSUING Placed m their hands FOR SALE /-\ir mn' m-v mix TiTrvr\T either m Ashburfcon or at Christ- UJjIJrS OJd VVUUIj church ;or FOR SHIPMENT to x^^j.jl kj wj. yv/ MILES BROS. & CO., London. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, AND iLL NECESSARIES AT LOWEST *UTES. J. T, POED, Auctioneer. G-EOKGE .TAMESOJST, AGENT, ASHBURTON AND'RAKAIA. . 143 A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. TVEW ANNUAL VOLUMES, _„ MK® a»am:» 1" ' TS now opening some beautiful INew HT J»W "Wlii*^« t^^vita JL Goods suitable for Christmas presents; J»eW i/ii?.US, comprising the latest novelties m Alh.itn __ Airci . -nr, T r7-po i bra, Dresden, Japanese and Venetian NEW BOOKS for PRIZES and Go^ Lovely Mountmellick designs m PRESENTATION. rßal Iris h Linen, Table Cloths, FANCY GOODS, etc. Cloths, Pillow Shams, Afternoon Tea L. F. ANDREWES and CO. Cloths, Hand Painted Fans, Photo Frames, Handkerchiefs, Sachets, »nd Mirrors. Beautiful Slippers, Smoking ASTTRTTPTO"N" TTTNA'NT'Ffi fr OaPs' Braces > Shaving Tidies, Cigarette A»±Li3UKJ.UJN JJJJNAINL& &c^ Tobacco Pouc h es . d o ]] S) which * /Hnw ,^t * tvitt are real works of arts t beautifully dressed. AGENCY OOMPANI, Toys of every sha^e and make, and r grand assortment of nick Hacks ; and an LIMITED, entirely new stock of Pinafores, Aprons, Babies' Dresses and Layettes. Madame Weigel's Patterns always m stock.—The CIASH ADVANCES mad 9 on LIVE Ash burton Art Repository. * lI'IDDV LI)II 1 hi UIIPII and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, Mlilil H lIIJjDJjAII JUJBIIf 9 AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, SECURITIES. AND PERRUQTJIER, BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. FAmv GOODS MERCHANT, Offxoe.—Corner of the Arcade and PURVEYOR OF SPORTING GEAR Tancred Street. AND TACKLE. The Holiday Season. VVM. HORNE, "PRESENTATION PIPES, &c, m _L every style, from the most costly • m the market to the humble cherry wood. Wool Wool Wool. TOYS. I have received a direct shipment or these Goods, and School Committees and FC. TABART is making CASH others would do well to inspect my stock • ADVANCES on the before purchasing elsewhere. On account of there beina no presentation Almanacks ENSUING CLIP this year, I will allow TEN PER CENT off all Cash Purchases of jFancy Goods FREE OF COMMISSIoar. and Toys. PERIODICAL "SALES held through- THE SUMMER SEASON, out the season, the fir>t one being early . . T _ n November Angling, Cricket, and Lawn Tennis All WOOL*by Rail is CARTED FREE outfits for old and young and suited to from Christchurch Railway Station to my every P^se. SbOTo. Pay us a vlslt- For accommodation, light, «fee, my rimmr nrTirnnT 11TT^Tl^ Store is unsurpassed for the display of H1 KRY FRlUll ANRIiH all lots. HJllllU lilllJliljill^iJlli Prompt ACCOUNT SALES and PROCEEDS. EAST STREET. Wbolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowest _ : —— Market Rates. > /^lit»"i ai"lYl €k a F, C. TABART, luctionee»*, Woo broker &a.> Christchurch. T^ VERY Customer spending 5s and up- J-i wards at _ . W. W. Spencer & Go's Will receive a nice Christmas Present. rrA QTAPTrAWMTn"RS We are now selling GENERAL IO bIUOAU W JNJ^liO. phapery, CLOTHING, and BOOTS, -—. as cheap as any house m New Zealand. FORSiLE, by the undersigned- . Note a Special value m Double-width Gashmeres, Veterinary Brass J'™*™ SumJ^Dross Goods, 4s lid doss. Sewing Needles (eye at Q inghamgt piain Zephyrßf we SO U " i»T-n-^ mi, at ridiculous prices. I; ft te Good gashing Print 3|d, White Muslin, " ShSt,* VniiTM These 2are wonderful Bargains. MW ?nd 5S Pullers wide Window Net 4|d, Grey Calico Mane and l«ul 1 ullus 6d WMt& Cal | co 2g gd do^ Liberty Muslins 3s lid doz. Double-width White Twill Sheeting, 10£ d. _ „ . White Lace Curtains Is lid pair. JHeaiCUieS Table Damask Is, Ladies' Underclothing and Corsets we FOR HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP. AND make a specialty. The largest stock, DOGS m Asliburton to choose from at very low prices. CAREFULLY PREPARED. Neck Ribbons lOd doz, Sash Ribbons 9d, New Flowers 2d each. __ Men's Tweed Suits l&s 6d, Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid. AiwrnF ttpit?tY GTVFN Men's, Youths'and Boys' Hats, Shirts, ADVICE *Rfc^L¥ bIVJiJN Sox, at your own prices. . . , . T T ," A Men's Ties 3d each. Men's Straw Hats as to treatment of animals m Health and j rom g^ BOOTS AND SHOES. Dlsease- Men's Bluchers 5s lid. Men's Bal ■ morals 8s 6d, Men's colonial-made nailed Shooters from 8s lid. Women's strong Elastic Sides 6s 9d. Women's'strong ™ Leather Slippers 3s W. Ladies' French . M. CAMBRIDGE, Shoes 4s n^a pair ; Children's Patent ^,,t^ «/vi. rna wT Leather Strap Slippers Is, at • ASIIBIW W COMPAW f, f, SPMR kWI TT -.. Tq THE ARCADE Ll-Ml-1 Remember—Every Customer spending 5s and upwards will rece've a nice useful Christmas Present,



Public .Notices ' _ , ,—, _ „ ' * i WANTED, a man with six horses to work Reaper and Binder^ to assist m harvesting 360 acres crop. . ' Apply ' S. HUME, 12 138 Ashburton. PL A NO EEAPJiBS & HINDER*. MESSRS MOSS AND RESTELL have a small consignment of these compact Light and Durable Harvesting I Machines just landed, andean Sell at.a figure that' will compare favorably with any other machine m the market. A Pull Supply of EXTRAS can be had at the Timber Yards. MOSS & RESTELL, 2*128 West Street. Christmas Holidays miiE STORES AND OFFICES of the JL Undersigned will be | CLOSED December 25, being Christmas Day; December 26, being Boxing Day ; January 1, New: Year's Day. geo7jamf.son. friedlander bros, D. THOMAS. JOHN G. RESTELL ROLLITT & Co. Ashburton, December 15, 1891. 12§143 TABLE CUTLERY ~AND PLATED GOODS. —SPECIAL VALUE FOR FOUHTJB3EJN DAYS TNTISN.DING purchasers should inspect our Stock of Beautiful NEW GOODS. QUALITY GUARANTEED. JOHN ORR & CO. 12t139 ~~Xni^ 1891. "pEAUTIFUL SELECTION of NEW GOODS SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. —Also— A LARGE VARIETY OF NEW fiSOOl>s IN EVERY DEPARTMENT. PICNIC BASKETS IN GREAT VARIETY. Andrew Orr. TINWALD DOMAIN BOARD. ~\r OTICE is hereby given m pursuance -^ of the " Public Reserves Act, 1885,' clauses 5 and 6, that the Tmwald 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 :— 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 ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S SPORTS. OWING to the demands of the N. Z. A. S. A., the Swimming Matches will NOT be held. Mr Black's handsome Cup will be given as a first prize for Irish Hornpipe. J. SEALY, 12 116 Hon. Sec. ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S ANNUAL SPORTS WILL BE HELD m the DOMAIN on BOXING DAY, December 26, 1891. Messrs Wabd & Co. kindly give a Special Prize of £2 2s for the Best Dressed Highland Man. A PROCESSION to the grounds will start from the Bridge at 11 a.m. J. SEALY, 12J97 Hon. Sec. PURSUANT to the terms of the ♦'Banks and Bankers Act, 1880," and the " Banks and Bankers Act Amfind menb Act, 1882," MONDAY, the 28th December hist,, SATURDAY, 2nd, and j MONDAY,4th January, prox.,are hereby appointed 1 Special Bank Holidays at the Offices of the Undermentioned Banks throughout the Colony :— For the Union Bank of Australia, Ld., G. E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. For the Bank of New South Wales, W. G. RHIND, Inspector. For the Bank of Australasia, E. »V. MORRAH, Inspector. For the Bank of New Zealand, W. T. HOLMES, General Manager. Note.—The Banks will also be closed ; throughout the Colony on the following days, being Statute Holidays :— FRIDAY, Dec. 25, Christmas Day. SATURDAY, Tec. 26, Boxing Day. FRIDAY, Jan, J, New Year's Day. * 13 I*3



Entertainments. Oddfellows 1 Xxall. ashburton swimming club. CHAKAC TEE* CONCERT AND TABLEAUX VIVANTS. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1891. Doors Open, 7.30 ; Commence at 8, Front Seafce, 2a ; Back Seats, Is. 12 153 / \ddfellows' ttall, vJddfellows' JlLall, Christmas Etc and Boxing High*. BILLY AIAEMAN'S; BILLY AKARMAN'S (Late of Akaeamak & Canabis) MINSTREL MINSTREL and ; COMIBY COMPANY COMEDY COMPANY. Headed by THE BEST LADIES and GENTLEMEN m the Profession. Admission 2s and Is. Doors open ab 7.30. Commence at 8 o'clock. See Day Bills and Posters. FRANK ASHLEY, 12+151 Agenb. Public Notices. mBNDER^ wanted for Stooking~"and -*- Forking about 780 Acres Wheat and Oata, to be stooked up as soon as cut. Stooks to be kept up until stacked, Tenders close December 26. JAMES COPLAND, 12§148 Chertsey. N 0 T I C E. fjp HE Library and Of&ce of the Ashbur •■ L ■ ton Borough Council, WIJL.II. BE CJL.OSJE£> From 1 o'clock p.m., on THURSDAY, the 24th inst., till the morning of MON DAY, January 4. The Reading Eoom will be open as usual. By Order. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Dec. 22, 1891. 12 154 CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. Selling Off !! ! Cheap Sale!! Get the best value for your money. Now is your time. Come and see for yourself. 20 per cent Reduction, this allowance genuine. JAMES/^UINN, Watchmaker, , \q[i having decided to give up business is offering his large and varied Stock to the public at the above discount, consisting of first-class Gold and Silver Watshes and Jewellery of. every description ; Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings ; Marble and other Clocks, Electro-plated Silver Ware and Fancy Goods m emit variety. Over 100 good second-hand English Levers and others m first class order. No reasonable offer refused. Also, a large Milner's Safe. Trusting intending purchasers will inspect. JAMES QTJXNWTa Watchmaker and Jeweller, East street, 12 146 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 SALE AT LOW PRICES LOTS 13 and 14, Allen's Road, Allen ton, with 4-roomed Cottage and other buildings ; good position. LOTS 1, 2, 3, 19, 20, 21, adjoining the Woollen Factory, Alford Forest Road. £18 10s : Town Section, 1165, Cameron Street West; easy terms. 555 ACRES, WAKANUL—lmproved Farm with Dwellinghouse, &c. Full particulars on 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. T. BULLOCK .MRP- THOMAS. Public Notice. THERE will be NO HORSE SALE at BOLLOCK'S ARCADE on SATURDAY, December 26, 1891. 12 134 D. THOMAS. BULLOCK'S ARCADK SPECIAL SALE. HORSES, REAPERS AND BINDERS, AND SUNDRIES. THURSDAY,"DECEMBER 24, 1891. rsuit the requirements of my^ Clients and others, I; have determined to hold a SPECIAL SALE as above, and I now solicit Entries of Good Draught and Light Harness Horses, Reapers and Binders, and Sundries for the above Sale, which will start at twelve o'clock sharp. D. THOMAS, 12§135 Ashburton. I HAVE FOR S&LE the following lines of first-class Sheep, viz.:— "1 Firsfc-cross HOGGETS -1100 Second-cross HOGGETS. 700 Firsfc-cross HOGGETS. And several smaller lines. The above three lines of Sheep arc close to Ashburton, and well worthy of the attention of anyone wanting Sheep suitable for freezing later on. They can be bought m lots to suit purchasers. D. THOMAS, 12H36 Aahburton. j