has beon pressed to stand for the Egmont seat, but after consideration has declined to do so. Mr McGuire intends to con test the seat against all comers. Mr Bruce, ex-member for Rangitikei, is being requisitioned, and there is some talk of Mr Vincent Pyke, late of Dunstan, being asked to stand.

THE Governor's Speech

[By Telegraph. Wellington, January 27. The first session of the eleventh Parlia ment of New Zealand was this clay opened by the Governor, when His Excellency was pleased to make the following speech :— Hon. Gentlemen of the Legislative Council and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives :— I regret that I have bean obliged to call for your attendance at an unusual, and probably to most of you an inconvenient season. The general election having taken j place, my late advisers deemed it neces sary that having regard to the uncertainty of the strength of parties Parliament should be called together at the earliest possible opportunity, but prior to the opening of Parliament they tendered their resignations, and a new adminis tration has been formed. Gentlemen of the House of Repre sentatives :■ — As you are aware the Estimates were passed during the last session of Parlia ment, providing for the expenditure of the current financial year, and my advisers propose to make »n exhaustive enquiry into the financial condition of the colony, m order to submit proposals which they believe will be satisfactorily framed with due regard to economy, and with such reduction of the expenditure as the posi tion of the country Remands, without impairing the efficiency of the public service. Hon. Gentlemen of the Legislative Council and Gentlemen of the House of Representatives, My advisers propose that a measure dealing with the administration of the public lands of the colony shall, after careful consideration, be submitted to you, m order to remedy the defects proved to exist m the present state of the law. They also believe that a Depart ment of Agriculture can be made produc tive of great practical utility, without using any unnecessary additional depart mental expenditure. They also propose to submit to you measures which they trust will improve the relations of labor to capital, and promote the cause of industrial progress. My advisers consider that earnest attention should be given to the development of the vast mineral re sources of the colony, and believe that much can be done to further the mining interests at a moderate cost. I propose that after a suitable recess you should proceed to the consideration of these and other important measures foi the public benefit, which will be submitted to you. I assume you of my earnest desire to cooperate with you m your efforts to improve the colony, and I pray that your labors may by the blessing of God conduce to the well being and happi ness of the people.

TFTC ASHBURTON GTJ A BBTAN, TUESDAY, JANUARY 27,.1891



MAIL NOTICE The Lefcfcer-box will be cleared for de* spateh of correspondence from this office to the imdor-meutioncd places, on and after Ist .1.-uiu.-iry, 1891, as follows — For Christcliurch and North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.&0 p.m. ; and on Mon days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 10.SU a.m. ; Chertscy and Rakaia, daily, 6.3;*' a.m., 3.15 p.m M 6.20 p.m. ; Methven, daily, 3.15 p.m. ; Dunsandel and Barn ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Selwyn, daily, 6.20 p.m. ; Dromore, daily, 6.30 a.m. ; Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willpwby and Fiffelton, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m. ; Geraldine, daily, 10.30 a.m.; TimariT, daily, .10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. ; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and Soufch, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet and Ash burton Forks, Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, 6.30 a.m. ; Winch more, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. ; Mount Somers, Springburn. anclAlford Forest, daily| 4 p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 p.m. ; Wheate&me, Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 4.30 p.m.; Flemington, Mondays, Wed, nesdays, and Fridays, 4.30 p.m. ; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m.; Elgin, Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. "N.B.—Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. . Letters containing coin, if posted un,, registered, will be cbmpulsorily registered and charged double registration fe#. THE WALKER COEK EXTRACTOR. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the. Market, as ifc^ „ pulls the Cork the easiest '*; : and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverage*, and allows the sediment to remain undisturbed m the bottle. Designed toi the use of hotels, restau rants, saloons, clubs and families. nOrna* mental m appearsnae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL C^fPANY SUCCESS IHE BEST TEST CF WORTH!!! HOLLOWAY'-S PIUS AIfJIITMEn fttHIS UNIVERSAL MFriCINE IS « A HOUSEHOLD ASQtfiSITE EVERYWHERE. • THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous System, and act most power fully yet soothingly on the LIVM* AND BuWELS, Promoting Digestion and assimilation, and endowing the whole-bodily frame with strength and vigouil. Nervous Head aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and general debility puicidy yield to the potent free of thesei well-known Pills, and they are unrivalled m their efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS. Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine Known. THE OINTMENi HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than any other known salve. Its marvellous penetrating powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AND CHEST DISEASES curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma reducing Glandular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, arid for alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM GOUT and neuralgia it is unsurpassed. It never fails to remove Scurf and every species of skin disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufac tured only at 78 New Oxford st (late 533 Oxford st.) London ; and are'sold by all vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilized World ; with directions for use | m almos every language. j-^* Purchaser should look to the label on the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street. Tendon they are spurious "TAMES PAIN AND SOfcfs 9, St. Mary Axe, E,C, and 21, Walworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers Supplied on. the most reasonable & * terms. LlO, Lls, L 20," and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price List on application. LOW VITAL ITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for V ; the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility ft contains two of the principal ingre . clients necessary for, building up the. Human Frame, and which are considered deficient m the above complaints, viz., Phosphorus' and l.tnm. It cannot be too highly recommended for Delica Childre Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES |s real Brain Food., and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature Price, Prepared only by SWANN /H HE MIST WANN VJHEMIST, .ue.C»atigUon« P»ru*



RGBT. J£§» MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOJK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand an immense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLAT*'.) of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.—GoId and Silver, Eeuglish and Geneva, American Hunters, and Ci-ystalß. 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 sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas and Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Committees, School Committees, &c, &c. All Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch, and at moderate charges. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. $ 147 TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. ~ inffE HAVE JUST LANDED AND TO ARRIVE— Ex " 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 PALINGS. Ex "Zior," 20,000 ft KAURI FLOORING and MATCH LINING, MOULD INGS and TIMBER. -now landing'and m stock- ,/ westport coal, greymguth coal, newcastle coal, shag point coal, kaitangata coal, mount somers coal Every Description of Building Materials PAINTS, OIL, GLASS, and BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY kept m Stock. W. H. GoS and Co. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS? PO3LSO TRUST .&m.&. OFFICE OFNZ~ mHE Public Trast Office of New Zealand offers great advantages to its clients L including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustee. T3ie following comparison of business between the years 1879 and 1889 will show feiie progress made :— 1879-80. 1889. Cash receipts ... *«.813 - Total transactions, per balance-sheet ... £92,318 «• *835,202 (iouoval Investment Account ..., X 70.861 «. *216'?tn «poeial Investment Account £2,(555 — *»J'*w Jsti'is\sn3 Acoount—Total receipts ... £2,139 «, *14-*°2 . AilminiKtratinns ... 172 258 I'robß.tosiuirt trusts ... ... ... 1* -» *~ Wills iirod-'ioUiiiiv ftcooptoa ... ..»■. 1 •••■, . ' *i , ;i „■,'.',.,■■■ :•.,, '•• -  ... ... 1.432 ... 13,003 ACLAND, BARNS AND CO., Christchurch, Local Agents The Royal Insurance Company. " rriHE'wealthiest known Fire Insurance Company m the world, and sti nguished _1_ 'for MODERATE RATES, PROMPTITUDE, and LIBERaLITY. t—*® ACCUMULATED FUNDS OVER £6,000,000. beg to advise our Clients and others chat we are prepared to receivf Is for Insurance m the above Company, on BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE, FURNIIUKE, Ktc, and GROWING ZQBOVB AT LOWEST RATES. WJH. COLLINS & CO, AGENTS" .dAST STREET ASHBUPTOIT GEORGE JAMESON " MERCHANT, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA, TTAS IN STOCK A LARGE SUPPLY OP BINDER TWINE, OILS, HARVEST REQUISITES AND ■ GSN RAL FARM STORES? ALSO,- COENSACKS AND SEAMING TWINE. —AGENT FOR—J The New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance. Company, The Union Steamship Company, g The New Zealand Shipping Company EX "MILTIADES" and EX "MINYHIVE, 1200 Bales Cornsacks, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT, which we'offer to Farmers and others at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. We have for Sale J~ p^ TONS PURE MANILLA BINDING TWINE. -j Q TONS MIXED BINDER TWINE (i Manilla, £ Flax;. ' Q TONS PURE NEW ZEALAND FLAX BINDER TWINiS 1* Q A TONS BINDING WIRE, white cross brand WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY TO FARMERS AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES; WANTED FOX IMMEDIATE DELIVERY 10 000 BUSHELS RYEGEASS. w i 0: J— FBIEDLANDER BROS.



I QTMf HE N S ~Q RO S Otephens Dros MARKET HOUSE v WE have now m Stock an<d to arrive specially for the Jam eason, Sugar; Sugar, Sugar; From Mauritius, finest Snowdrops, also Ist, 2nd, and 3rd grades of white yellow Crystals, Moist yellow, etc. From England, finest Sparkling Loaf Sugar, m Cubes and Tablets, Crushed; Loaf, Demarara Yellow Crystals, etc. : TEA. TEA. TEA. Indian, Ceylon, and China, [guaranteed j pure, and sold m any quantity j^from one pound upwards. Also, m fancy 51b Caddies. These Teas we can recommend as being Tip Top Value- TO GIVE SATISFACTION IS OUR j AMBITION. . | w*i»W-3S>V>'RI _ -MUOM 1 .T.«,).. IBM.WW ■ ■ *___ '•■■-' ■.•.-.1.l H ;«"»«• STEPHEN^ BR® MARKET HOI1SB1.; We SPJJRROW. TAILOR AND i MEN'S MERGER. EAST STREET, NEW YEAR GIFTS. NEW YEAR CARDS AND [BOOKLETS NEW ANNUAL VOLUMES and BOOKS for Prizes and Presentations. NEW FANCJ GOODS, 40., &ri L F. ANDREWES & Co. L Salek and Co. (Nexb Bank New Zealand) WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELL ES. Lowest Chbistchuroh Pees as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and pTS guaranteed 12 months. tj T3EBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal _L bpectacles. Sights tested free. Several good second-hand Rotheeam and Other English LEVERS very cheap and and guaranteed. A "SPEClALTY.—Rotheram's English Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUR 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 O W QfiUWING JLN 0 W JJHOWINO A FASHIONABLE LOT OF Springs Summer Goods. THE LATEST FASHION, REASONABLE PRICES, GOOD FIT and WORKMANSHIP, ought to ensure a ready sale for these Goods. Conte Sarly, Aid avoid The Itii»li at Xma.** i Our Customers may depend upon cv promise that their orders will be finished up to time. K. & E. Craighead, TANCRED STREET, SHBURTON.



MR GEORGE JAMESON FOR PRIVATE SALE. qaa ACRES Land, 2| miles from ,a.\J\,) Ashburton, all m grass, with five-roomed House and four-stalled Stable. 0 A (~\ ACRES at Newlands. 1 £\ Q R -ACRES at Wakanui. T.S. 250 and 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, Allen tun, containing f-acre land, four-roomed I House. A low price will be accepted for this property. >•.. *» ,J& wkam , — , .'...__; Apply to . w^r GEO. JAMESON,XSSB jLand Agent, Ashburton and Rakaia. Q". -T AWCETT UoDDS SURGEON DENTIST, Addekss :—Couri Chambers, above Mr H. M. JoneSj Stationer, East Street, private Residence, Tancred Street, Three doors below Masonic Hall, TO THE WOUKINC MAS or ASjHBUETOF COjUNTjY. «ITE WILL SUPPLY YOU WITH Z 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 DRAAVERS, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR SOX, Merino 1 0 1 TLi 1 0 2 5 9 WE don't have bogus Cheap Sales, but are prepared to supply the above goods EVERY DAY [IN THE iWEEK until further notice FOR CASH ONLY KAIAPOI HOUSE, MITCHELL (£> mURNER ITCHELL CSj XURNER. A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVI j A DENT SOCIETY, ! 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. E Iward Richardson, C.M.0., M.H.&' Nicholas Reid, Esq. ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £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 £8,006,000 sterling. AFTER making unusualamplereserves, 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 188l>, 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. Chrisfcchurch District Office, W. H. DERRY, Local Broker, Agency Clerk. U ZANDER,



H. M. JONES. SANTA OILiATJS IS CO3HNG A ND so is OH Father Christmas, to give the above a fitting reception. The J_jL Undersigned is now opening up a varied and well selected Stock of Useful and Ornamental Goods .suitable for Presents, Prizes, Rewards, Xrnas and New : Year Gifts, ranging from a diminutive Penny Doll to a ■ ■'■'■■ > V jr Seventy Guinea Piano lil panese Toys and Fancy floods, Albums, Photo- Frames, Desks, Work Boxes .'Jabinets, Ladies Ba^s, Glove and Kerchief Boxes, Dressing Cases, Electro-Plated, Goods, Ornaments m great variety, elegant 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. The above is the largest and most complete Stock of Books and Fancy Goods m the county, affording the greatest choice, and offered at the LOWEST POSSIBLE REMUNERATIVE PRICES School Committees purchasing Botka for prizes Tos and Fancy Goods forschool treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. Inspection Invited. : H. M. ~JQNES • • '



Public INot.ee-s. MR S. B. SEYMOUR, SURGE ON-DE N TIS T OK CHRISTOHUROH, WILL VISIT ASHBURTON n dates to be announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST John Orr & Co. INVITE THE ATTENTION OF FARMERS To their Large and Varied Stocks of all classes of Goods, suitable lor the Harvest Field. 1000 Bates Binding TWINE, Crown Brand 250 Bales Manilla Binding TWINE Machine Extras and Fittings 100 Cases Binding WIRE, White Cros 100 Cases Castor Oil Leather Belting, liin to 6in Valvoline and Lubroline Oil Lard and Olive Oil Cylinder Oil Perforated Zinc, 3/32 t027/8 Seaming Twine £35? McCormick Binders. The agents of the f "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 was 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 ail comers. Both prizes were gained by tlie McCormick, which Avas awarded the full maximum number of points. This v/as the firs!-, time thi:- :"v.,«:vi where tlf winner ;it any trial m Australia obtained the full number of points under each heading. The McCormick also gained fmst prize at Stawell (Victoria) beating the Massey, liornsby, and Deering. John Orr & Go. THE UNION FIRE ANJI MARINE HHICE COMPANY Of SEW miilP. LTD. CAPITAL £2,000, .0 PAID UP £100,000 RESERVE & REINSURANCE FUND £65,000 General Manager : W. DEVENISH MEARES Esq. OFFICES : 172 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Hpecial Features: L'hb ONLY INSTITUTION of its kind having rra HEAD OFFICE m CHRISTCHURCH. LIBERALITY m SETTLEMENT of CLAIMS. RATES, me LGWEST CURRENT. Xo Fawners. CLIENTS of the COMPANY and others are reminded that all Gkain, Stack, . and Implement RISKS are taken by this Company at Lowest Current ■lates. John G* Restell WEST STREET, ASHBURTONI AGENT m ,!>



Irrigation. TUST what is wanted for the country J also a REVOLUTION m the DRAPERY TRADE. Hekk we have it at W. W. Spencer and Co/s THE MOST GENUINE Clearing Sale Ever held m Ashburton. Everything Reduced 25 per cent. DRAPERY, CLOTHING 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 sjd Stay Busks, all sizes, 2d a pair Prints 2a 6d, dress length Prints 3jd, 4|d, B|d, guaranteed to wash Towels 3£d each Washing "Muslins 3d per yard Dress Goods 4|d per yard B#ys' 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 1.1. SPlffl k Cft, THE ABCAPF 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 Worth of Extras m Stock, which wil be supplied to farmers at manufacturer's prices at any time DAY OR NIGHT. _FRIEDLANDER BROS the momi HsmHfl COHPAIT OfIBIZUUII (FIRE AND MARINE ) rTIHE Business of this Company has JL. been TRANSFERRED to the COMMPRCIAL 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 ... 2,351,707 Total Annual Nett Income... 1,132,239 HEAD OFFICE foe 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 CURRENT RATES CUFF & GRAHAM, Managers for Canterbury, Christchurch. Agknts foe Ashbukton : FRIEDLANDER BROS 22 TjixTRAORDINARY /HHEAP Mi \j SALE A L E FOR ONE MONTH AT ANDREW ORR'S. GREATEST ARGAINS EVER SEEN IN THE HISTORY OF ASHBURTON. Ladies' Kid Gloves up to 6i for 6d per pair. Ladies' Gloves at 2d ; Children's Id per .pair. Ladies Jackets, highly fashionable at 5s 6d. Children's Socks, 2d per pair. One lot of Turkey Red Embroideries at 4d per yard, worth Is. 12 dozen Dress Buttons for Is. 1 lot Gents' fashionable White Vests at Is 6d each. Gents' Suits, Kaiapoi made at 30s very j good. 1 lot Best French Merinos, various shades at Is 6d. 1 lofc Black French Lustres at 8d per yard, worth 3a. 1 lot Colored French Lustres at 6d per yard. 30 dozen Girls' Nignt Dresses at is each An exceedingly large Stock of Ladies, Childrens and Gents' BOOTS GREATLY REDUCED CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, &c, &c. REMEMBER-FOR ONE MONTH. andre"W orr, HQLESALE & DETAIL DR PER



It is stated that the preparation of the Christchurch coursing Plumpton at Heath cote is progressing -well, and will be com pleted by the opening of the season. fpENDERS are required up to February J_ 2nd, 1891, for repairs and alterations to Parsonage, Rakaia. Plans to be seen at the Bank of New Zealand, Rakaia. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. I 127 PUBLIC NOTICE. HAVING decided to relinquish busi ness m Ashburton, I take this opportunity of thanking my Friends and Customers for their Patronage m the past, and trust they will continue to favor ray successors, Messrs 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. pHRISTMAS SALE, EVERY NOVELTY IN FANCY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS VERY CHEAP. MHS ADAMS FANCY REPOSITORY, Saunders' Buildings. 12 158 TO ENGINE DRIVERS. "TTT ANTED, a Driver to take charge of, W Threshing Machine for the | Season (traction). None but a thoroughly competent man need apply. Particular* \ fr°m M. SCANNELL, ' Wallingford Hotel, 1 141 Temuka, " Though imitated by many, surpassed by none. \ LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Stu hion) DUNEDIN. MRS SITK, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment con tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. SOMERSET LIVERY STABLES, JOHN NEWMAN, Piiojprietok. rp.HESE old established and favorite JL central Livery Stables are now i n my hands, and it will be my constan fiffort to again bring their business into he front rank, and make these stables what their position and accommodation warrant them— THE PREMIER LIVERY STABLES cf the Ashburton County. "Buggies Traps, Saddle Hox'ses, etc., al aysonhire, with skilful drivers ready the shortest notice. Open or Close Carriages for Wedding or other parlies. Cabs at any hour, day or night. LOOSE BOXES for stallions and race horses. Country customers are guaran teed every accommodation at the lowest current rates' JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietoa.