night with a testimonial tieaatnt service \ and liquor stand by his ok! pupils, Mr jMaskay, who retires owing to a difference with the College Governors, said m re plying, that he had been teaching fa." thirty-iivp years, and it had remained for ) him at Wellington to hx> hit below the belt. Ho intimated t.hut he would pro balily leave for America. A special mooting of the Senate of (he University of New Zealand was held yesterday for tsie purpose of considering the examine) I.*' veporta of the medical examinations, 1891, lately concluded. After perusal of all the documents the Senate conferred the degree of Doctor of Medicine on 11. 0. Barclay, M.8., Ch. 8., and G. A. Copland, M.8., Ch. B. The decrees of Bachelor of .Medicine and Bachelor of Surgury were conferred ou W. W. Griffin, A. Plenary, B.A , J. F. Menzies, J. A. Newel], 8.A., and X J. Raeberts. M. Campbell, R. Church, C.T. Little,K. McAdam and M. W. Ross passed thcsecondprofessionalexamiuation. D. 11. T. Black passed first professional, aiul \ndrew J. L. Gregg, D. Black, W. G. Hislbp, J. M. Matthews and Emily H. Siedeberg passed either whole or part of the intermediate examination. , Gjjeymotith, December 23. Mr 0^ Jfapier Bell, Midland Railway engineer, leaves for Hobart by the Mararoa, to attend the meeting of the Australian Science Association as Presi dent of the section of engineering and architecture. Chbistchurch, December 23. The Christchurch Tailors' Union has decided to send £20 to the tailors on strike m Sydney. The annual meeting of the Canterbury Stevpdoring Association Was held to-day. It-was reported that during the past jear £18,000 had beeu spent m wages at Lyttelton. Dunebin", December 23. A Maori, named Teati Te Wahia, aged 110, died at Waikouaiti from influenza. At the Supreme Court to-day, Mr Justice Williams refused a rule nul m the divorce case Scott v. Scott and Winton, the husband's petition. In Winton v. Winton, the wife's petition, a decree was granted. The case of Scott v. the National Mortgage and Agency Company , and others was mentioned m Chambers, when an order for the discovery of docu ments, prayed for by Scott, was granted. Bluff, December 23. By the arrival of the Herald from Westport, news is to hand of tin escape of two prisoners, McGuire and Middleton, from Milford Sound, on the 13th insc. The prisDiiers escaped to Lake Ada, there smashed foul? boats, two belonging to the Government and two to Sutherland, and took the Union S.S. Company's dingy Ohau with them. It is supposed they would make for Te- Anau, bat nothing further had been heard of them up to the Herald's departure.

MAGISTERIAL

ASHBURTON,—FRIDAY. (Before Messrl? Hugo Friedlander and David Thomas, J.P.'s.)

Drunkenness, Furious : Driving, &c. • —David Reid wa^ charged with having been drunk m charae of a horse, and with furious driving, on Saturday evening last m East street. Mr Cuthbertsqn appeared for the accused, and pleaded^ guilty f->r his client, bufc asked that before conviction, their Worships would hear the evidence m a third charge that had been laid against; him by a private person of having used abusive language at Chercsey. Their Worships decided to hear each charge on its merits. Mr Cuthbertson called Nicholas Welsh, who said accused was a steady hard-working man, whom he had known for a long time, and never knew him to have been the worse for liquor. On the day m question—Decem ber 19—lent him a sulky "to go to Ash burlon. The horse accused used was a jibber, a brute witness would not own. When once it got into a collar it usually went off at a gallop, and nothing would hold it. Did not see accused m Ash burton, The bench said that onb- «■ tlay or two ago an inquest w»« 'field on a mail who had lost hi- by an accident he encounter*** while drunk and riding a horse. This sort of offence was serious, inasmuch as it was fraught with great danger not only to the offender, but to all whom he may meet, aud at night the danger was insensified by the darkness. He would be fined £1 for the drunkenness, and £3 for the furioua driving, with alter natives of three days' imprisonment m the one case and fourteen'days m the second. One month was granted m which to pay the fine. The same accused was charged •with having used obscene 'and abusive language to one Richard Hudner at Chertsey on the night of Saturday, December 19. He pleaded not guilty to this charge, and Mr Crisp, for the prose cution, called complainant who said that at about ten o'clock Reid was near com plainant's house, - which was not a long ■way from Reid's cwn dwelling. While there he used very bad language, calling complainant among other things a Fenian, qualifying the title with a very bad adjective, and making use of very offensive words m regard to complainant's wife. There were seventy yards between Reid's house and Hudner's, and Reid was at his own place when he bawled out this bad language. Heard two voices during the noise. Norah Hudner heard the loud talking on the part of Reid, who was bawling out with all his might. Gould not say what the words were. The bench did not find that the case was proved, as there weto seventy yards distance between the two houses, and complainant lv" heard two voices during the outcry, vflile Mrs Hudner could notdistingu 1111*11 .fcne language. Reid had probably b^ n no^ sy> may even have been abusive, -"ncl ne.nad himself to blame by his own conduct; for a charge of this kind coming gainst him. The evidence, however, wa/ not strong enough to convict upon. /

THE MARKETS.

Jl'iSK PftBSS /SOCIATION]; December 23. Wheat, chick. &» 6d > "ominal; milling,: - JiEsr ia-Hd-VSs. Flour, stone makes, £ll*~to £12; roller brands, £12 10s to £13. Oats, feeding, 2s 4d to 2s sd, Maize ; 2s 24 to 2s 3d. Bran, 1(%1. Pollard, 9|d. Potatoes, new, £110s to £2. Onion's, row, £3 ; old, £4 ss. .Butter, dairy made, 8d; factory made, 9d. Cheese, J 4d to 5Ad. Btcon, 7d to 8d ; New Zea-1 land, B|d^ AH quotations duty paid. // MstßOtrfijSß, December 23. Wheat, new, 4s 4id- Oats, Calcutta, la 6|d ;.Algerian,. ls"9d ; Stout, 2s 4^d. Barfey» new 2s Maize, 2s 4d. Adelaide, December 23. Wheat, new, 4s Yd ; old, 4s 9d. Flour, stone made, £10 to £10 5s ; roller, £10 15s to £11 sa. Oats, New Zealand, 2s 3d to 2s 4cl. Barley, 2s 9d to 3s 3d ; Eng lish malting, 3s 4d to 4s 3d. Bran, dull, Is Id, pollard, also dull, Is Id.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

1 (PJJR PKES3 ASSOCIATION.) (Received 'December 24, 11 a.m.)

THE REFLUX.

Sydney-, December 24. The -Mararoa took 360 passengers for IS ew Zealand.

THE ELECTORAL BILL.

Melbourne. December 24. The. fate of the one-man-one-vote principle is sealed by the abandonment of the Electoral Bii"l,owingto the Legi slative Council declining to appoint managers to a conference with thg w House of Assembly one of the Council's, amendments favoring dual voting,witfi which the House disagreed.

THE SOUTH MELBOURNE BUILDING SOCIETY.

J When the affairs o? the South Mcl- I bourne Permanent Building Society are settled it is expected it will pay 16s m the £.

DEPARTMENT OF INDUSTRY.

Government is considering the advisablensss of establishing a Depart ment of Industry on similar lines to the New Zealand Bureau.

The Swimming Club's Entertainment.

There was a good attendance at the Oddfellows' Hall last night on the occa sion of the Amateur Swimming Club's character concert and exhibition of tableaux vivants, the whole of the front seats being occupied by quite a fashion able audience. Of the tableaux there were eight m all, comprising—"Old King Cole," "The Judgment of Paris" (two scenes), "The Tar's Farewell," "Pulaski's Banner, " (three scenes), " The Scul ptor's Dream, " " The Heathen Chinee " (two scenes), "Preparing for the Car nival," (two scenes), and "Britannia." Periiaps the most beautiful, as certainly the most effective and popular, was the " Sculptor's Dream," m which a number of young ladies represented a group of statuary as it rose up to the mind of the sleeping artist, who was shown m the ( foreground. The " Judgment of Paris," too, afforded two fine pictures, "The Tar's Farewell" being also excellent. ' 'Pulaski's Banner" might have been dressed better, so far as Pulaski himself was concerned, a combination ot hunting costume, with the scarlet tunic of the Ash burton. Rifles' uniform, and a plume from the " Patience" army, being scarcely an appropriate repre sentation of a Polish warrior, although, doubtless, he could die just as well m that make-up as m anything else ; but the nuns were effective enough and the illustrative music was very well sung. It may, however, be added that probably the scarlet was chosen for its effectiveness m contrast to the black and white habits of the nuns, the spectacular result going a long way m extenuation of what was from an historical point of view an obvious solecism. Also, it is but rendering bare justice to Mr Peter Williams,'upon whom the entire onus of planning the " living pictures" fell, to say that the error we have mentioned was the only one, and that a more admirably conceived, and better-executed series of tableaux, we have seldom seen placed upon any stage. The " Heathen Chinee" was vary good, and pleas sd immensely. Of the character songs, for which Misses A. Gates, Barratt, and Hardy, and Messrs Stevenson, Black, Matson, Brcoke, Millar, and Gates ware on the programme, special mention must, be made of Miss Hardy's song "Tit© Magic of Music." A sweet voice that has evidently been under close training, and i» thoroughly under ooniroil «ood taste m execution, a clear enunciation and sharp-cut atb.ck, enabled the singer to win her hearers m the very first verse, and every succeeding one "was applauded, while for the whole she was recalled, Her costume, too, was strik ing, a sash with a magnified musical score running down it, having a novel, but not unpleasing effect. Missßarract's evir popular contralto was acceptable m " Susan's Story," an affecting little ballad which was sung with sufficient pathos, while the action found illustration m the spinning wheel—a veritable old fashioned jenny—at which the singer .sat, and m the old mother on whose breast she leaned while m song she told her sfcory. This item was loudly encored. Miss Annie Gates also scored a great success m the impersonation of the Irish ditty "Barney O'Hea," the* role of " bothering Barney " being admirably taken by Mr Millar. The make-up and by-play both of the coy damsel and of her rustic admirer were perfect and evoked loud applause, followed by an encore which would take no denial. The intro ductory item the "Carnival' or "Beggars' Chorus" was staged very effectively and ex ceilentlygiven.MrPi-Ooke'smemoryplayed him a trick wkH the words of "Nancy Lee," butane item caused gre*c merriment M-r Black sang a sea sopg m naval character, and scored nighty, and Mr Jtfitf* r's " Killaloe " was a great fund of amusement. Mi Gates also sang a com*3 song, and took the third voice m "Pame Durden" with his sister, Miss Annie, and Miss Barratt. The banjo playing of Mr L. Matson was very acceptable, and the orchestral work of Mr Gate-V band quite satisfactory. Miss Traumann and Mrs Claridge played the piano accompaniments. The final tab leau was "Britannia" with impersona tions of "Peace" and "War" after which the whole of the characters, form ing an effective greup on the stage, sang the National Anthem. Mr Alfred Har rison, Captain of the Swimming Club, then came before the curtain and stated that the Club desireel to effect some im provements at the Bath for the public convenience, and they had therefore ap pealed to the public to assist them. On behalf ofthe'Club he begged to thank them for their attendance, and also cesired to tender the thanks of the Club to those who had taken part m the enter tainment, for their arduous services and the willingt-ess with which they had all worked together. (Applause.) In con clusion it should be mentioned that Messrs J. Orr, Mitchell and Turner, H. Bairstow, James Baker, A. J. Kelly, W. Patching and D. Thomas lent properties to make up the tableaux, and Major and Mrs SteAvard save a supper and dance to wind up with, the party breaking up at about 2.30 a.m.

THE ASHBOirfON GtfARDIAN: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1891.



Santa Glaus is Corning 1 IN order io givo thil above ;i fit-tin? inception tho Uiidursurned lias a Large and Varied Sti:ck of TOY!?. BOOKS nml FANCY OOODS, all calculated to make suitable off«.rim?s to wo'conie Sant-i Glaus, Lv jriaddon thu hwirts of the Boys and Girls, lighten the pockets of'the Fathers and Mothers, and givo ji.y Aiid-qiKKUrill toWl'cjij 06rned. BOOKS! BOOKS I! BOOKS!!! An excolltnfc selection from various Authors and Publishers ; Picture Books, Books of Travel, Adventure, History; Bios-i ' tn-aphy, Scientific, Poetical, .Suitable for SCHOOL PRIZES and PRESENTATION PURPOSES ; Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books. CHRISTMAS' CARD'S/» Packets 4d, 6d, Is, Is (Jd, si)li.>iHlirl value- ; Booklets and Sunday School Cards, TOYS ! TOYS ! ! TOYS 1! ! All Sizes, Styles and Prices ui.,Woud, Tjb,, China, Rubber, kag and Woul, Balls, Tops, Guns, Vessels, Trains, Watches, Horses, Boxes, Mechanical^ Breakable and Unbreakable, some describal.le and some in describable. DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS! ! DOLLS! 1 ! The Largest and Best Lot, ever shown m Ashburton 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!!] . 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. fcSJPECJIAJV ANNOUNCEMENT. 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 will 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. TTTEhave just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORAKGI, a LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW Go6pfy:: X Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m" «;i'^\ "■■. a GENTS' HATS. SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA/GAUZE. MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTSJ &d v" ,: S A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOYS'STRAW HAjiß, SpCClflll ! ust Opened Out direct from the Mills a. Choice <I»t of NEW SHIRTINGS" ' "■ ■' - ':•'^ '' (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at' WHOLESALE PRICES. Klu Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring 1 Departiftent. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES m" ! i TWEEDS, COATINGS, SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS . , ;":;.:,, for the present season. -!••.-.', The rush of orders already m hand shows that all who want New Suite for the Holidays will do well to favour us with their measurements as early as possible. MEN'S <fc BOYS'. BOOTS & SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION HAND SEWN, &m. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. . . SPARROW &TBERRYMAN TAILOES &OTTTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. t Christmas Discounts IO PER CENT FOR CASH* : OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. ROBERTMURRAY PRACIIOAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLAT.3 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. ' ' ' , f,' A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all stimn. 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. " '' '; AII Departments of work done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate jharges. '■.-••• SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. .-, .-„- , , Wool. Wool. Wool. SEA SOIIT IS9I-92. t, I" AM Prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances (free of Commission) upon al *- Wool placed mmy hands for sale m Ashburton or elsewhere. Wool offered at the local sales and not sold will be properly packed and lelivered into Trucks absolutely free of cost to the vendor. : My Stores having been built for the proper display of Wool, offer to -Tendon he best chance of obtaining the highest values at our sales to be held on December  1891, Nothing on my part shall be 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, STOOK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTON* OLOYBRB. TURNIP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. L HAVE to intimate that my supply of GLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS hare jrrived m Ashburton, and as they have been imported by^ myself direct from the uelebrated Seed House of HURST AND SONS, LONDON - ra ■ . .. THEY CAN THOROUGHLY BE RELIED ON, Both as tci QUALITY land PRIrCE. t HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF. Xi JL -ILGtJI\ ASS GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE,BAG ANDIFIRSTJCLASS GOGKoij OOT i^ CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES D. THOMAS, Land for Private ■ Sale. OLE—4OO Acrea, R.S. 28030 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 LYNDHCRST—-500 Acrtsa, splendid Farm ; grand improvements LYNDHURST —892 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land MHITHVRN—43 Acres, well fenced, good land ... SHERWOOD —500 Acres, good land, well fenced and improved ) 200 Acres m Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed. DARFIELD —718 Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acres iv Wheat, bal-mce o, the land m Grass from four to eight years. This Farm has yielded 36\.t0 4iobr.s;,-of Wheat to the acre, 52 lo 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 crdored to jro to a wanner climate MAY6IELD —126 Acres, first-class land on the banks of the Hinds TINWALD—IO Acres, m the centre of the Township DROMORE—7S Acres, well improved, all m Grass WINDERMERE—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD;—First-class new Dwelling House, 4 acres, prime land, Carter's Terrace ?ojjfurther particulars and terms apt ly .'■'' JjASHB urton



Public Notices. ]^EW ANNUAL VOLUMES Mew Xnias Cards, NEW BOOK S for PRIZES an! PRESENTATION. FANCY GOODS, etc. L. F. ANDREWES andPO. CHRISmA¥"ANSI^EW~YEAR. Selling OIF!!! Cheap (iale !! Get the best value for your money. Now is your time. Come aad see for yourself. 20 per cent Reduction, this allowance genuine. JAMESAUINN, Watchmaker, 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 Watphes and Jewellery of every description; Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings ; Marble and other Clocks, Electro-plated Silver Ware and Fancy Goods m great variety. Over 100 good second-hand English Levers and others m first class order. No reasonable offer refused. AL3O, a large Milner's Safe. Trusting intending purchasers will inspect. JAMES QTJIDNIX, Watchmaker and Jeweller, East street, 12 146 Xinas, 1891.1 T3EAUTTFCJL SELECTION JJ OF __J^ew GrOOllS SUITABLE Oi FOJI facj : fIMSTMAS FMHT. * CO of — H * - .1 X H -AIBO~ ■> r, A LARGE VARIETY OF m to lew Cic oo ds M .■■■•- ' ■ :": \ M In every DEPARTMENT. «o O PICNIC BASKETS IN GREAT VARIETY. Andrew Orr. Christmas. "17^ VERY Customer spending 5s and up- J-^ wards at W.W. Spencer & (Jo's Will receive a nice Christmas Present. We are now selling GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOTS, as cheap as any house m New Zealand. ' Note a few prices— , Special value m Double-width Cashmeres, IOJd. Summer Dress Goods, 4s lid doz. Prints, Ginghams, Plain Zephyrs, we sell at ridiculous prices. Good Washing Print 3|d, White Muslin, 4|d. These are wonderful Bargains. Very wide Window Net 4|d, Grey Calico j 2s 6d doz., White Calico 2s 9d doz. i Liberty Muslins Ss lid doz. Double-width White Twill Sheeting, 1(%1. White Lace Curtains Is lid pair. Table Damask Is/ ■/:.. Ladies' Underclothing and Corsets we make a specialty. The largest stock % m Ashburton bo choose from at very! low prices. Neck Ribbons lOd doz, Sash Ribbons 9d, New Flowers 2d each. Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d, Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid. Men's, Youths' and Boys' Hats, Shirts, '■ Sox, at your own prices; Men's Ties 3d each. Men's Straw Hats from 6d, BOOTS AND SHOES. Men's B.uchers 5s lid. Mens Bal morals 8s 6d. Men's colonial-made niiled Shooters from 8s lid. Women's strong Elastic Sides 6s 9d, Women's strong Leather Slippers 3s 9d. Ladies' French Shoes 4s lid a pair. Children's Patent Leather Strap Slippers Is, at Remember—Every Customer spending ' 5s and upwards will receVe a nice"useful Christmas Present. f. f, spira kin



.5. Z. C. F, STANDS UNEIVALLED YOU JVte*^' and Boys' Clotliing 1. KVKIIY G \RMENT IS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND WELL MADE. BUITB "MADE '■i' O MEASURE. NEW STYLES m HATS, SCARFS, TIES, COLLARS, and all kinds of Gentlemen's Underwear JUST OPENED. INSPECTION INVITED. New Zealand Clothing Factory. W. 11. WEBBER, Manager. THBRE isltoTmistake aboutlS ~ C*reat Bargains In Boots and Shoes for Christmas. A LABGE VARIETY of LADIFjS' and CHILDREN'S BOOTS and SHOES Just Arrived, Ex Aorangi, from one of the Best Manufacturers m England. REAL «,TK]V fTlV*} II tßtt AIMS, COME EARLY AJSt> SECURE THEM. TT> BEGS to thank you all for youri past liberal support, and wishes you all * •-*-^# Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year* X. JBrOCkelfoank, Manager. J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STOEE, ASHBURTON.



Public Notices Wool. Wool Wool FC. TABART is making CASH • ADVANCES on the ENSUING CLIP TREE OF *:OMMI§Si:OI¥. PERIODICAL SALES held _ through* out the season, the firit one being early n November. All WOOL by Rail is CARTED FREE from Chrisfchurch Railway Station to my Store. For accommodation, light, &c, my Store is unsurpassed for the display of all lota. Prompt ACCOUNT SALES and PROCEEDS. Woolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowest Market Rates. F. C. TABART, .iuctionec, Woo broker <vc, Christchurch. ASHBURTON FINANCE & AGENCY COMPANY, Limited, fi ASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES BILLS DirCOUNTED DAILY. OfTWß.—Corner of the Arcade and _Tancred Street. WM. HORNED M:.nasrer HARRY FRIED-AIDER, TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, AND PERRUQUIER, FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, AND PURVEYOR OF SPORTING GEAR AND TACKLE. The Holiday Season. "PRESENTATION PIPES, &c, m I every style, from the most costly m the market to the humble cherry wood. TOYS. I have received a direct shipment of these Goods, and School Committees and others would do well to inspect my stock before purchasing elsewhere. On account of there being no presentation Almanacks this year, I will allow TEN PER CENT off all Cash Purchases of Fancy Goods and Toys, THE SUMMER SEASON. Angling, Cricket, and Lawn Tennis outfits for old and young and suited to every purse. D^* Pay us a visit. HARRY FMEDLANDER, EAST STREET. TO STOCKOWNEES. TjlOR BILE, by the undersigned— Veterinary Brass Enemas  Sewing Needles (eye at ,» point} „ Milking Tubes :  Bleeding Fleams  Clams  Docking Knives : „ Mane and Tail Pullers Medicines j FOR HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, AND DOGS CAREFULLY PREPARED. "j ADVICE FREELY GIVEN as to treatment of animals m Health and Disease. il . M. CAMBRIDGE, ASHBUBTON Did MANY w LTMH



Mr T. Bullock. ■ f FOR SALE.—Several Town Sections with Cottages thereon at low prices and on liberal terms. Also,—Rural Land Hinds and Rangitata District, improved Farms, &c. Full particulars on applica ] lion. I*o LET. at a low rental, Shop m Burnett street. Also, commodious • premises Eabt street, near the Somerset Butchery. i Fnblio Notices. \ ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. WANTED Tenders before TUESDAY, the 29th inst., for Reaping and Stacking Oat Crop m Domain. For particulars apply to r CHAS, E. FOOKS, r MM**,, Town Clerk. Ashburton, December 23. 12 162 ~~ TINWALD TO WN BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given that the price of DOG COLLARS for 1892, will be 2s 6d each for Doga kept solely for the purpose of herding and driving sheep or cattle, and 10s each for all other doga. Collars may be procured at Mb. J. 'Clark's Shop, Tinwald. By Order. / M. REDMAYNE, TB-170 Chairman to the Town Board. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. T^T OTICE is hereby given that the JJN Council's Offices will be closed, on account of Christmas Holidays, trom4p.ni. on 24th instant to 10 a.m. on January 2, 1892, By Order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, December 21 1891. 12*152 NOTICE. THE Library and Office of the Ashbur ton Borough Council, WIIuJL, BECLOSED From 1 o'clock p.m., on THURSDAY, the 24th inst., till the morning of MON DAY, January 4. The Reading Koom 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 HOLIDAYS.



EXCURSION SEASON HAS WOW COMMENCED. GEO JAMESON, Agent for Ashburton TABLE CUTLERY AND PLATED GOODS. —SPECIAL VALUE— T'OK FOU ItX EESJN DAYS TNTENDING purchasers should inspect our Stock of Beautiful NEW GOODS. QUALITY GUARANTEED. JOHN" ORR & CO. 12 139 A ERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. MGR.S ADAMS IS now opening some beautiful New Goods suitable for Christmas presents; comprising the latest novelties m Alham bra, Dresden, Japanese and Venetian Goods. Lovely Mountmellick designs m real Irish Linen, Table Cloths, Tray Cloths, Pillow Shams, Afternoon Tea Cloths, Hand Painted Fans, Photo Frames, Handkerchiefs, Sachets, ?>nd Mirrors. Beautiful Slippers, Smoking Caps, Braces, Shaving Tidies, Cigarette Cases, Tobacco Pouches. Dolls, which are real works of arts, beautifully dressed. Toys of every sha t »e and make, arid s grand assortment of nick nacks ,• and an entirely new stock of Pinafores, Aprons, Babies' Dresses and Layettes. Madame Weigel's Patterns always m stock. —The Ashburtoi) Art Repository,



riIHE SHOPS of the Undersigned X WJLL BE OPEN For the convenience of Customers on CHRISTMAS, BOXING, A> TD NEW YEAY'S DAYS, From 10 to 12 each morning, and 6 to 8 each evening. THE ASHBURTON DRUG CO., Limited, per J. M. Cambridge. CM. BROOKE. 12J71_____ PLANO EEAPEES & BINDERS. MESSRS MOSS AND RESTELL have a small consignment of these compact Light and Durable Itovesting Machines just landed, and«*n Sell at a figure that' will compare favorably with any other machine ip the market. A Full Supply of EXTRAS can be had at the Timber Yards. 6 MOSS & RESTELL, 2*128 West Street. ~ PURE WATER. PATENT ACME WATER FILTER FOR SALE. ANY size, from five quarts to thirty gallons, to suit everyone. Prices from 9s to 60s. Sample Filters on view m my yard' adjoining Mail Office. W, H. RULE, Patentee, 12t167 Ashburton. U.S,S CO _ rf|M U.SS., CO 'r UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland —Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin —Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday.



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. T^XCURSION TICKETS will be issued J~J from Ashburton to Dunedin at 32s First-class, 22s 6d Second; to Invercar gill at 57s and. 40s 6d : to Kingston (for the Lakes) at 65s and 44s 6cl—from the 19th December to 2nd January, and will be available for return till the 12th .January. A n extension of a fortnight m the time of return can be obtained, if desired.—See "Posters for particulars. A Special Night Train, leaving Christ church at 10 p.m. on 24th December, will STOP at Ashburton at 11.55 p.m. to take up passengers at these fares. A Special Train, Dunedin to Christchurch, same night, will also STOP at Ashburton lat 6 a.m. to take up passengers for Christchurch. [ 12*110 BY ORDER. "" NEW "ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Train arrangements for Ashburton Cale donian- Spurta and Glrrtstehureh Bicycle Races, etc., December 2(\ THE Train due to leave Timaru for Ashburton at 7.25 a.m. will run as follows :—Timaru, dep., 7 a.m., Rangi tata 8.18, Hinds 8.52, Winslow 9.9, Tin wald 9.22, Ashburton, arrive, 9.30. A Special Train m connection therewith will leave Ashburton for Christchurch at 9.40 a.m., Chertsey 10 13, Rakaia 10.27, arriving at Christchurch at. 12.15 p.m. Both stopping at all stations if required. The train from Springburn will start at 7.25 a.m., and run 30 minutes Earlier r,han timetable times to connect with the 9.40 a.m. train for Christchurch. The evening train from Ashburton to Timaru will start ab 5.35 p.m., and run 1 hour 45 minutes Later than usual, and | the train for Mount Somers Branch will leave Ashburton at 5.45 pm., and run 1 hour 20 minutes Later than timetable times. The evening train from Christchurch to Ashturton will start at 5.20 p.m., and run 1 hour 5 minutes Later than timetable; times up to Chertsey, arriving at Ash burton ab 8.25 p.m. The train from Rakaia to Methven will start at 7.35 p.m., and run 1 hour 10 minutes Later than timetable times. Ooods traffic will be suspended. 12|137 '.BY ORDER.



ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETI'S ANNUAL SPORTS TTT ILL BE HELD m the DOMAIN VV on BOXING DAY, December 26, 1891, Messrs Ward & Co. kindly give a Special Prize ot £2 9* for the Best Dressed Highland Man. A PROCESSION to the grounds will start from the Bridge at 11 a.m. J. SEALY, 12+97 Hon. Sec. PURSUANT to the terms of the "Banks and Bankers Act, 1880," and the " Banks and Bankers Act Amend ment Act, 1882," MONDAY, the 28th December inst., SATURDAY, 2nd, and MONDAY, 4th January, prox., are hereby appointed 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, For the Bank of Few 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. 26, Christmas Day. SATURDAY, Dec. 26, Boxing Day. FRIDAY, Jan, 1, New Year's Day. 12 142 GOVERNMENT NOTICES. HEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CHRISTMAS DAY TIMETABLE. THE only trains to and from Ashbur tononthe 25th Pecember will be the 7.25 a.m. Tiniar* co Ashburton, 8 a.m. Christchurch to Ashburton, 3.40 p.m. Ashburton to Christchurch, 10.55 a.m. Aahburfcn* to Timaru, and the North and South express trains, which will run through pj usual. All other trains will be canr^d for the day. Goods traffic w ill >c suspended, 12 115 By order.



Public Notices, ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, ASHBURTON. CHRISTMAS DAY, 1891. Services at 8.39 a.m., 11 a.m., and 7 30 p.m. 12 165 F. A. SCOTT. s TiLNDKRS. WANTED Tenders for Stooking and Forking 400 acres Wheat, and 160 acres Oats," more or less. Tenders close on SATURDAY, January 9, 1892, Particulars on application to R. Chekk. Carter's Terrace, Tinwald. 12J172 ASHBURTON 'BOROUGH* COUNCIL OF DOGS.. J> NOTICE is hereby given that the Dog Registration Fee for the year 1892, has been fixed by resolution of the above Council at Ten Shillings per Dog ; also thac the Borough Council Office, Baring Square, West, has been appointed the Registration Office for the sale of Dog Collars, and Mr. Charles Edward Fooks, Registrar. Collars may be obtained on and after the Ist January, prox. CHAS. E. FOOKS, ->-#,' Registrar of Dogs. '""*" 7 AsEburton, Dec. 24, 1891. 12 175' EDUCATING THE HORSE. "OROFEdSOR LICHTWARK, or his JL son Thbodok, will give a FREE LECTURE on tho use and abuse of the horse m the Mount Somers Schoolhouse on TUESDAY, December 29, at 8 p.m. 121166 TINWALD DOMAIN BOARD. TVT OTICE is hereby given m pursuance ■^ 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 Ri.CIKG CLUB, on FRIDAY, the Ist day of January, 1892, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the 1 following scale, viz :— t For each Adult ... ... One Shilling ] For each Horse One Shilling '\ For euch Trap One Shilling ' Admission to Grand Stand and Saddling Paddock, Three Shillings. Children under 12, free. I X GATES, Chairman Tinwald Domain Board. Tinwald, December 14, 1891. 12§89



Public Notices. j "~AiHBUUTON~PRESBTTERIAN OHUROH. SERVICES m the above Church on Sunday next (morning an:l evening), and at Wakanui m the afternoon,- will be conducted by tho • Rev. P, J. Bidihus, of Rakaia. Z__JZ ON behalf of the Swimming Club Committee, I have to thank Messrs John Orr, Mitchell and Turner, H. Baustow, James Baker, CM- Brooke, A.- J. Kelly, W. Patching, Moss and Restell, D. Thomas, U. Jameson, D, Williamson, R. Alcorn and W. C, Davis (on behalf of the Primitive Methodists), for kindly lending properties to make|up the^ableaux, 9^^ WJJjW AMS.



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