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Auckland, December 1. Arrived, the Government steamer Hinemoa from the Kermadec group Passengers—Messrs .Roberts and wife and Stratford. Captain FairchUd reports finding the depots of provisions on all the islands intact, with the exception of Curtis' Island, where the buildings anc stores were destroyed through velcamc astion, sulphur fumes corroding every thing. He recommends that the depot be abandoned. Several settlers returned by the steamer from Sunday Island, dis gusted with the prospects of j the settle ment, but Messrs Carver and Bell with their families still remain, making a fan living During the twelve months since the Hinemoa last visited Sunday Island, only one vessel had called there.

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Wellington, uecemoer x. Ife is not intended to fill up the late Mr Lewis' position as TTnder-Secretary .of the Native Department. It is understood the Hon. Mr Cadman is in favor of amal gamating the department with others, though probably no steps in this direction will be taken for some time. The land purchase section would naturally fall to the Minister for Lands, and the Land Courts to the Justice Department. Wellington JB1**"," 11-., w , Government intend to fight the Wel lington election energetically against Mr Bell, if he stands. Mr D. H. Fraser has withdrawn in favor of Mr McLean.

The vitul statistics for the Ashburton district for the month of November are as follows:—Births, 22; marriages, 2; deaths, 3. This morning, before Messrs Friedlander and Bullock, J.P.s, a young man, whose sanity is a moot question, was sent for three days to prison m default of a fine of 10s for having been drunk early this morning. We remind our readers of Professor Lichtwark's horsemanship class at Messrs Steel and son's forge to-mowow evening. A very tough subject has been secured to demonstrate the success of Professor Lichtwark's system upon. The Aorangi arrived at Wellington from London at 5.30 this morning. She left Plymouth on Ootober 17 ; Teneriffe, October 23: Cape Town, November 7; Hobart on Thursday last. The voyage wa& uneventful. She had moderate weather to Hobart, thence : to Cape Farewell strong northerly wind with heavy rain. She has 152 passengers for New Zealand ports, and brings 236 bags and 2 packages mails, and 30 boxes parcels post. The suddenness with which la grippe seizes on its victims was strikingly exemplified m the person of one of the "Evening Post runner boys, who (says that paper) while engaged on his round, %vas suddenly pros trated by an attack, and was unable to pro ceed or to sximmon assistance. He was m a side street, at the time, and actually lay there for some five hours until found by a gentleman passing by, who kindly conveyed him to his parents' house.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, 1891.



The Massey Reaper & Binder i HAS, SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO THE COLONIES IN 1887, r ; TAKEN MORE PEIZES AT PUJJLIC FJELD TRIALS, Where it has Competed, } THAN ANY OTHER MACHINE IN THE FIELD. \ 75 TRIALS. 85J PRIZES, EVERY TRIAL PUBLISHED has been held under the auspices of an Agricul tural Society, and no Sliowyard Prizes included to swell the lists. The Massey Reaper & Binder Is guaranteed t» be the Simplest m Construction, the Lightest m Draught and the most Durable Machine m the Market. A thorough trial is afforded every customer, and satisfaction guaranteed or no sale. £2000 WORTH OF EXTRA PARTS ARE KEPT IN STOCK AND SUPPLIED BY US AT MANUFACTURERS' PRICES, As per printed lists with each Machine. FEIEDLANDER BROS ASHBURTON. New Zealand Clothing 1 Factory. "KTEW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ARRIVING DAILY. NEW SUITS FOR 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. I¥ew Zealand Clothing: Factory. \V. 11. VVEBBEP, Manage New Spring Fashions, W H. COli^lJaS"7*The Corner,' SSHOWING A, LARGE AND SELECT STOCK OF DRAPERY, MILLINERY, GLOVES AND LACES, PRINTS, MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, &c, Of Choice Design for Spring and Summer Wear. FOR SOUND VALUE THE PRESENT STOCK IS SELDOM EQUALLED AND CANNOT BE SURPASSED. L4DIES are Respectfully Invited to Inspect and Compare before PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. A SPECIAL LINE OF LADIES' FRENCH SHOES AT 5» 11<1. SEE THEM! ALSO—Many Special Lines too numerous to mention. W. H COftiiil|Bi|r^ <cThe Corner" STOP AMU READ? mHE CHEAPEST SHOP FOR BOOTS AND SHOES IS J BISHOP'S NEW BOOT fcTORE, HO OLD STOCK. ALL NEW GOODS LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES; ; All goods Bought Direct, STYLE, WEAR, and CHEAPNESS combined ,„ ' I, ,_ -y I, . X, E I*,. A. I TEL S AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES and SHORTEST POSSIBLE NOTICE Note the Address— JT. BISHOP, Direct Importer, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. J. BROCKELBANK, ■ ___^ -, Manager., I Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS.] ' [REGINALD B. RESTELL.] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr Johit G. Restell, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they aro now prepared to supply the following :— buixjlxeirs' materials. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totara, 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 sizes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws, Stakes, Posts aad Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &c. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, 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 Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited. MOSS and KESTBLL, WEST STBEE T, ' ASHBURTON. 11 3. ©WATCHMAKER, MHHDfIiX Late Student British Horo- ■ logical Institute. London, «- Certificated from the City and • Guilds Institute of London Institute, BRONZE MEDALLIST FOR WATCHMAKING, LONDON, 1887, "VTAS to hand a very Large Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jowellery ; comprising |—| Chronograohs, London made Levers m full plate and |-plate, Rotherham's Encdteh Levers, "&c", &c- These Goods are of the best make and finish, and for quality and cheapness are second to none. JEWFLLERY of all kinds ; a very large selection to choose from, CLOCKb by the best Makers, at all prices Spectacles and Eyeglasses, Preservers, &c. J REPAI bil JNvjr. Watches of every description, Hejieatcrs, Chronographs, &c, &c, accurately repaired, adjusted, and examined. Trmiblesc nic and stopping Witches thoroughly cured. Satisfaction guaranteed. Ola Gold and Si ver bought c-iken m exchange, nr made up into Jewellery. Electro-Platmo and Gilding. All workj done on th* Premisesfand guaranteed to give satj^tion. A trial solicited ANDHtW dLAuK, 1 Watalwnaker, East



ISPARROW & BERRYMAN; jHTAVE; now in full swing on their New Premises the largest staff of Tailors ever -!__■_ employed in this district. T llc f n-t^£i-n£k/-l . / A SPEENDID LOT OF NEW SUMMER SUIT *J llfet UpeiieCL . { INGS IN ALL THE LATEST PATTERNS. With our Large and Increasing CASH BUSINESS, we are satisfied with half the Usual Profits, and are novr making Men's Colonial Tweed Suits to measure from £21 Og Ca Sll." Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers to measure, 15S ©<1 &C, } Tennis and Cricket Suits. Best Quality Cricket Trousers to measure, 11 & 6&{*'»&ZgP 7 TENNIS SHIRTS, HATS, TIES, AND SHOES ia great variety at \ REDUCED iPKICES. New Summer REGATTA SHIRTS (wifch 2 collars) usual price 7s <sd, reduced to ... ... .. £>»* Otl all Bt'zes.; MEN'S NEW SUMMER VESTS from f 6« .6d, ; BOYS'NEW SUMMER SUITS from .. ... Z$H O«l. MEN'S and BOYS' BOOTS and SHOES of every description. Try our School Boots from 4s 6d, every pair guaranteed bo give good wear. SPARROW "&~BBRRYMAN TAILOBS &OTJTFITTEBS EAST STREET, ASIIBU RTQ N. _ i H. M. Jf ONES... "VTOW opening up a very choice assortment of Fancy and Commercial Stationery, _L/jl Boxed Paper and Envelopes, Cream laid and Tinted; Floral Note ; 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 every requisite LEATHER AND PLUSH GOODS, Tourists' and Blotting Cases, Purses, Wallets, Ladies* and Gents' Dressing Casts, Albums for Midget, Cartes and Cabinet Photos: Jewel cases, and Ladies' Com panions, Ladies Hand Bags. ELECT R 0 P LT?ED GO 0 D S 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 Wide Awake, Infants' Magazine, The Prize Now In. BOOKLETS,} and CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS, in great variety. INSPECTION INVITED. h m. Tones. .__ 11 64 t DURABILITY IS TRUE FOONOMI ROBERT MURRAY PRACIICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand an immense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATS of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.—HoId and Silver, English, Geneva and American Hunters, and Crystals, &c. 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 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 Wedding Presenrs, afc reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation iJommittaes, School Committees &c. <&c. Al JDepartments of works done on the Premises with despatel- and at modera c charges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASEBURTON. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEA SOU 1891-93. I AM Prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances (free of Commission) upon al Wool placed in my hands for sale in Ashburton or elsewhere. Wool offered afc 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 afc our sales to be held on December 1, 1891. Nothing on my part shall be wanting to attain that much desired end. Wool Packs (heavy weight j), Twine, Oils, and all other necessaries supplied ■ t lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, STOGfK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTON CLOVERS. TURNIP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. X HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have arrived in Ashburton, and as they have been imported by', myself direot 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 JL\ XEGtXV ASS GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG AND FIR ST " CJDr A^S GOGKo JH OOT i^- GALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES D, THOMAS, ASHBUKTON. "Tjancl for Priyate Sale. KYLE—4OO Acres, R.S. 26030 and 26032, 300 Acres ia Wheat, 66 Oats, balanc in grass CHERTSEY—I26 Acres, 28 Acres Wheat, 98 Acres in Grass 3 years CHERTSEY —600 Acres, large acreage in crop ; good improvements LYNDHURST —500 Acres, splendid Farm ; grand improvements LYNDHURST —892 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land MKTHVRN—43 Acres, well fenced, good land SHERWOOD—SOO Acres, good land, well fenced and improved; 260 Acres in Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed. DARFIELD —718 Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acres in Wheat, balance or the land in Grass from four to eight years. This Farm has yielded 36 to 40bus. of Wheat to the acre, 52 to 57^bus. Oats, and is well worth the attention of anyone requiring a first-cWs home. The owner has determined to Sell, as he is ordered to go to a warmer climate MAY FIELD —126 Acres, first-class land, on the banks of the Hinds TINWALD—IO Acres, in the centre of the Township DROMORE —75 Acres, well improved, all in Grass WINDERMERE-—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD —First-class new Dwelling House, 4 acres, prime land. Carter's Terrace jfo fc jfurther particulars and terms ap^ly IK THOMAS,



PUBLIC TRUST W|ft* OFFICE OF N.Z- ; THE Public Trust Office f Nsw Zealand offers great advantages to its clients including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustee^ The following comparison ot business between the years 187? and 1889 will showthe rogress made :— 1879-80 1889' Cash receipts ,« £41,813 .- £183,336 Total transact ons, per balance-sheet, £92,318 ... £835,202 . Securities- General Investment Account ... £70,864 ... i' 216,943 Special Investment Account ... £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account—Total receipts -62,139 ... £14,482 Administrations 172 ... Probates and trusts 14 •» 80 Wills provisionally accepted ... ' ... ... 1 ... 42 Letters received ... 2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched ... ... , ... 1,432 13,003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent. TIMBER TIMBER. TIMBEE. --**** — TT7E ARE NOW LANDING EX "KAS3A" direct from HOBART, c%r\ r\f\r\ FEF.T, V.D.L. HARD WOOD, suitable for DRAY FRAMES, Z U , U(JU GATES and HURDLES, also DRAY SHAFTS. JUST OPENED UP A LARGE ASSORTMENT OP FARM k GARDEN TOOLS, BRUSHWARE & CARPENTERS TOOLS Ridging and Spouting 1. Paints, Oils, Colours, & Paperliaiigrli'gs. In order to meet the requirements of this District, we shall henceforth carry on the PAINTING, GLAZING, PAPERHANGING, & SIGN-WRITING trade in all its branches This department will be under the personal conduct and supervision oi MR J. R. CHAPMAN, whose work, for finish and durability, is well and favorably known. We guarantee the quality of material and first-class work. ITresli Supplies* of Kerosene to Hand W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS,; ETCJ TIMBEE & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company. Royal Insurance Company. Mr t. Bullock. ~ Removal Notice. FOR SALE.—An Improved Compact rnHE DENTAL SURGERY Farm of 180 acres, divided into paddocks, JL OF six roomed dwelling house and other jyj-jj q y? ])Q])j)g buildings on the property. Situated " * " '. t . wi hi i half a mile ofa school. For full Has been Removed to the Premises lately particulars apply to T. BULLOCK occup le d by Mr C. M. Brooke, in TOWN SECTIONS 792 and 793, each BURNETT STREET containing jr-acre, Cox street; capital site (Opposite the Mail Office), for a house. CHEAP PROPERTY.—Cottage and mr DODDS trusts his friends and two Sections on East Town Belt. patients will find hia New Rooms more CHERTSEY SECTlONS.—Numbered convenient and comfortable than his 52, 54, 72, 74, 85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 97, former ones. 107, 108, 109, 110, 111. 112, 113, 141, G. F. DODDS, 143, 145. lam prepared to receive offers 11*29 Surgeon Dentist. for any of the above. —T. BULLOCK . . =^^^^~ Spring Fashions. JfEW ANNUAL VOLUMES, ». W. Alcoril & Co., H"eW XlliaS CardS, TTAVING decided to remain in.Ash -11 burton, are now showing a ■NT T? W T5 OOTC S for PRIZES and sp'endid assortment of PRESENTATION NJ^W iAbIiIOJNABJLiIJi uUuJJo FANCY GOODS etk DEPAR&ENT L. F. ANDREWS and CO. wllich have been mar ked off at consider- ably REDUCED rates of profit, trusting __ to do a greatly increased trade. g^~~ r ITewestStyios in Millinery, New Mantles and Tudor Capes. Beautiful assortment PREMIER of Ribbons, Flowers, &c, Newest Styles in tJuuESE^j^SIEB Costumes and Dress Materials, New A Delaines' French Cambrics and Prints. <r^Js^*=~ - " Inspection and Comparison invited. TTURNITURE WAREHOUSE S. W* AlCOm & CO., EAST STREET PICKFOUD k 111, N^T^edsT TANCBED STREET j US T LANDED ex s.s. « Rangatira » AP.E now exhibiting ew Styles and an( j «« Juletrae." Designs in /- r nr/rPC Dressing Tables, Chesta ofDrawers, Wash- v v CAJ ' stands, Suites for Drawing and r , % Tmt- Dining Rooms, in figured TURNIPS, Rimu and other superior NEW STOCK of Tapestries, Cretonnes, MANGOLDS, Leathers, etc., for Uphols tering work, CARROTS, NEW SHIPMENT of Linoleums, awd Oilcloths, in original and RAPP special patterns. JXfit J^. Come and see our local manufactures now on view \T/■" "aye a'S!J f°r sa*e a" ljoWes*' ' W Rates— : Note Amjress— I^, Next Building Society's office. COCKSFOOT, Tancred Street] RYEGRASS, GOLDEN TARES, and CAPE BARLEY Garden and Flower Seeds in endless FACTS WORTH KNOWING variety, from the celebrated firm of LONDON. W. W. Spencer & Co y &^ HAVE just received their Second Easfc Sfcreefc- Shipment of —. speing goods, Stephens Bros., MARKET HOUSE. And to ensure a speedy clearance they _— are marked at the T\T E HAVE JUST LANDED OUR LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES SEASON'S SUPPLY OF For Cash. **>* B£™,S HEAKS T « • t. Z"~» . ,l lvi V M NEWEST IMPROVEMENTS. New Spring Dress Goods, 4s lid per dozen New Prints from 3d per yard T . Sfcouea Red Raddle White Fancy Muslin, 4kl Lamp Black Tatoo Oils Brown Holland, skl J &(J &c Flannelettes, 3s lid per doeen Coarse Castor Oil, Linseed, Boiled Heavy Cotton Shirting, worth 8H for bjd v , R Valvoline Leather Shirting, worth lOid for 7M J White Calico, 3s 3d per dozen AT T -irTNDS OF DAIRYING Men's Heavy and Strong Tweed Trousers ALL u^SILS 7s lid J We have reduced our Men's Colored In addition to Pocket Cutlery,TPable ■Moles from 9s 6d to 7s lid Cutlery, Watches, Clocks, Pocket Books, Men's Tweed bmts, 22s od Mirrors, Bedsteads, Saws, Planes, Chisels, Boys' Tweed Suits, dirt cheap A Tomahawks, Spades, Forks, Men's Rush Hats 6d each Rake ' 3 staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws, Men's and Boy.s' Straw Hats, at half price S Q ;Ri . efcs Hamm \ a ld Gorg ; A splendid range of Men's White and K{£ ' Regatta Shirts. ' Boys' White Shirts, Is lid ALSO - • BOOTS. "BOOTS- '"'T'"" PLATED WARE AND CHINA, Men's Colonial Bluchers, 5s lid Suitable for Presents. Men's Strong Nailed Colonial Shooters, 8s lid ALL GOODS DELIVERED Women's Strong Elastic Side Boots, Os 9d in Ladies' Shoes, worth 9s 6d for 6s 6d Town, Suburbs, and to Railway Station Children s Slippers, Is a pair at ALL GOODS AT THE W. W. Spencer & Go's LOWEST POS?!_ BLE PRICES THE ARCADE STEPHENS BROS.



MR GEORGE JAMfcaun RUCAIA MONTHLY SALE. THUESDAY.~l)eeember 3. "PJNTRIES include" Draught Horses, Milch Cows, Spring Cart, Bu.rmy, Drays, Scales, Peram bula'or, Furniture, Bacon, Fowls. J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer. WEO. JAMESON, 12§6 Ashburton and Rakaia. MR D. THOMAS^ BULLOCK'S ARCADR By Order of the Mortgagees. D THOMAS has received instruction • to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 5, as above, — Town Section, 1213, containing 1 rood (more or less) being the corner fronting on Havelock and Walker Streets, Ashburton. Inspection invited. Sale at a quarter to 2 p.m. L\ THOMAS, I+l3B Ashburton. L ...... .„„„ „(,,„„_„.„„„„„,„,,_„,.„,„„,, , tllllll , M , lim Public Notices. i ■ . ! mWENTY 7 SHILLINGS REWARD JL will be paid for such information as I will lead to the conviction of the person who has maliciously destroyed and stolen palings of my fence in Burnett street. CHAS. W. PURNELL. EDUCATING THE HORSE. "T3ROFESSOR LICHTWARK, or his JL son Theodor, will give a Class Lesson on the noble art of horsemanship in the Victorian Shoeing Forge on WEDNESDAY, December 2, at 8 p.m. sharp, 11*165 ST. ANDREW'S CHURCH, TINWALD. JTIHE Annual Social and Concert will be JL held in the Temperance Hall, Tinwald, on WEDNESDAY, December 9, 1891. Proceeds in aid of the funds of the Church. Tickets : Is 6d. Refreshments provided. Commence at 8 p.m. 11+146 | ASHBURTON I PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. —— ! THE Monthly and other payments will be received at the Office, Tancred Street, j THIS DAY TUESDAY, DECEMBER 1, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. HU&II HIXTjER, M.8., B.Ch,, 8.A.0., Dublin University, Physician. <Sc Siwgfeon, T3ECJS to announce that he has commenced the PRACTICE OF HIS PROFESSION in Ashburton. Consult ing Rooms at Mr G. F. Dodds', Dentist, opposite the " Mail " Office. Houu.s of Attendance : 10 till 11 a.m., 3 to 4 p.m., 7 till 8 p.m. Private Residence at Mk C. M. BROOKE'S, corner of Burnett street and William street. 11*163 ASHBUKTON WOOL " SALES. rnHE FIRST SALE HAS BEEN POSTPONED AND WILL NOW BE HELD ON MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1891, IN THE ORANGE HALL, Commencing at 6 p.m. MILES & CO. (per Geo. Jameson) D. THOMAS. FRIEDLANDER BROS. J. G. RESTELL. 11|164 Great Sale OF Drapery Samples AIVDKEU OUR HAS PURCHASED THE WHOLE OF MESSRS ARTHUR & COS LONDON AND GLASGOW SAMPLES, AT t ondon wHoLE^^_r2f Delivered in Ashburton. Sale OoJngr on .Daily- Andrew Orr.



Public Notices. NOTICE. npHE Drawiiiff of Prizes in the Ash- L burton Convent Art Union has been unavoidably postponed till May 2, i 1892, on which date it will take place without fail. Holders of books of tickets are requested to do their utmost, in the meantime, to dispose of tickets, and send in returns as early as possible. 1* i *-— »"■"" • ~~~~ —*•-• Bullock's Arcade. JHAVE to inform my Clients and the General Public of Ashburton that I HAVE TAKEN OVER The Above Arcade AS FROM THE 21st OCTOBER, 1891, And that I shall eonductSALES of Horses, Land, Sundries, etc, EVERY H A. T TJ JR » -A. V , and also on other week days if necessary. The BUSINESS will be carried on strictly on the same lines as those which have made Tattersall's, of Christchurch, so successful. ENTEIES may be made any day during the week at my office in THE ABCADE, and I trust that the general public will cordially support me in my new venture, |>, Thorn a*, ASHBURTON. 10*124 James McGregor, TOBACCONIST i AND ! HAIRDRESSER. I AM now showing a choice assortment of Silver Mounted Briar Pipes, being a complete set of samples of one of the largest wholesale housea in 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 aTpROIALTY. I have also a large and varied assortment of Smokers' and Toilet requisites. The HAIR-DRESSING SALOON is .vithoufc doubt che best appointed in South Canterbury INSPECTION INVITED james McGregor, East Street.



A meeting of the South Rakaia Sport* Committee was held last evening. Presen Messrs Hardy (chairman), Oaborne, Prim mer, Makeig and Hughes. The secretary reported what had been done since the last meeting, which was considered satisfactory. Mrs HowelFs tender for the publican s booth was accepted, Mr Pluck's for cards, and Mr Morton's right ot sports. The letting of refreshment booth was left with the chair man and secretary to arrange about. Mr Oxley on account of indifferent health and pressure of time tendered hi 3 resignation as treasurer and secretary, the same being accepted with regret. Mr Makeig waa requested to take up the duties, so nomina tions musfc be forwarded to that gentlemen before eight o'clock on Saturday next. It was decided to advertise the handicaps m the Ashburton "Mail." After discussing other maters Us to the course, etc., the meeting adjoined. True economy To purchase Countess Tea for two shillings. Free from any ex cess of astringency ■tfinian Hyslop and Co.'s " Imperial" pure Ceylor and Indian Teas are the . est m the market. — (Advt.)