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G ovonior Boies should be le-alected, r, ■will .probably be the doom of prohibition m lowa. The development of Kansas is a peculiar one. It is admitted that the liquor traffic is not suppressed nor tho temperance cause promoted l>y the exist ing law, and m many of the towns the authorities openly derive revenue fiom the business. They cannot grant licenses and collect fees, but they collect fines in stead. Tho traffic is allowed to flourish, but at more or less regular intervals a certain fine is exacted from each dealer for violation of the law. This he con tentedly pays and jpes on with his business. It is m this way that local sentiment asserts itself with reference to a law the purposes of which it does not sustain. The prohibition party as an indepen dent organisation seems everywhere to be m a languishing condition. Some of its adherents have tried to get their dostrrae accepted by farmers' alliances and by the new peoples' party, but fcheh" efforts have only met with discouragement. The new independent movement refuses to be weighted down with a failing cause. The prospect is that prohibition will figure less m the next national campaign than m several that have preceded it, even if it succeeds m putting any ticket m the field at all. That ifc Vill doubtless do, for it is an easy matter, but the elements of discontent are finding refuge elsewhere. Prohibition seema destined to die out of politica, and the sooner it does so the better will be the prospect of accomplish ing something m the direction of practical legislation for the cause of temperance.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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I'atttl Acvinleiit. Palmerston North, December 29. J. P. Bryant, a well known resident of Fitzherbert, was thrown from his horse on Saturday, sustaining injuries which have resulted fatally. Hunk JPlr«n. Bush and grass fires at the western corner of the town are spreading rapidly. Two houses in the outskirts of the town have fallen a prey to the flames. The Oamari Default Oamaru, December 29. At a special meeting of the Municipal Council on Thursday last it was resolved that the original resolution to pay only four per cent in respect of the interest on loans falling due be adhered to. At another meeting held yesterday this deci sion was reversed by six votes to three, and the payment of four per cent made only part payment. Both meetings were held in committee, Press representatives not being admitted. The resolution ar rived, at is subject to the formal approval of the full Council afc next fortnightly meeting, on Thursday.

THE ASfißUirrON dtTAft&lAtf: TttEftDA^- meMBER £0, 1891.



The ITlassev Reaper & Hinder Is guaranteed to be the Simplest m Construction, the Lightest m Draught and the most Duruble Machine n the Market. A thorough trial is afforded every customer, and satisfaction guaranteed l or no sale. ... - £2000 WORTH OF EXTRA PARTS ARE KEPT I3ST STOCK AND SUPPLIED BY US AT MANUFACTURERS-" PRICES, 1 * '~r As per printed lists with each Machine.. ITREEDLANDER BROS., ASHBURTON. "THE CORIVfiR," PURCHA.SE of the balance of ;\ Wholesale Warehouse Stock £at the largo DISC« )UNT of 40 PER CENT. Now shoving : a Rest French All Wool Dress Materials m nowest, shades, cioublo width, usually Ss fi;l now i?s 0(1 per yard Single Width, do, usually Is 9.1 now Is per yar«l > -.'- :*..~" White Striped Muslins, usually Jfcl.now (id ..iL Besfc French Cotton Delaines, all colors, usually Is now 7^d AJ'.largojjlot of Fancy Goods suitable for , Christums' >?>'■/ presents, very cheap. W. H. (OLLIKH.



The Massey Reaper & Binder HAS, SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO THE COLONWS IN ISB ' TAKEN MORE PRIZES AT PUBLIC FIELD TRIALS, Where it has Competed, THAN ANY OTHER MACHINE IN THE FIELD. 75 TRIALS. 85i PRIZES. EVERT TRIAL PUBLISHED has been held under the auspices of an Agiicul , . turU Society, and no Showyard Prizes included to sv«H the lists.



ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, ] HAS on hand and to arrive, a Large Stock of: Watches, Clocks*.and Watches, including English Levers by" different makers; a'nS4:Jias just opened out a particularly nice lino of I adits' Watclies at £3 each. largest Stock of Gold Brooches m Ashburlon, ranging from 10^ 6d to £8 lO.s. Ladies', Dress 'Rings from 15s to £8 each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5 ss. Gold Lockefa? from 10s. Gold and Silver Charms, &c., &c, at reduced prices. SPECIAL LlNES—First cla-is Electro-plated Butter Knife, *)«lly Spoon,; Pickle Fork, and Sardine' Fork,' with ivory handles, at 15s the set. SPECTACLE?)—Best Pebbles at 6s per pair. Silver Brooches from 3s each j Silver Earrings from 2s each ; Silver Scarfpins from Is 6d each. WATCHES., CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED atmoderate prices, ANDREW BLACK, c, E A S T ST R E E T.



; N.-Z- «■.?-.' .'■; ' STANDS UNRIVALLED FOR i, . b Men^' and Jjoy& Olotliiiig.orh , T EVfiKY GUIMENT IS TII()Rf)UOFn,Y RHUUXK AND WKLL MADK. 8 . . SUITS M. 1> J£ '"v O »1 Jfcfi-'iA. «■ TJ «K. NEW STYLES m HATS, SCARFS, TIE^, COLLARS, and nil kinds of Gentlemen's Undetwear JUST OPENED. -/-. . ■ - UNSPEjCTION INVITED. New Zealand Clothing Factory. W. H. WEBBER, Manager. THERE IS NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT. Great Bargains m Boots and Shoes for Christmas. A LABGE VARIETY of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S BOOTS and SHOES -£*- Just Arrived, Ex Aorangi, from one of the Best Manufacturers m England. ; REAL (;K\uVxK llVßUif\l, COME EA.IfcJL.Y A.INI> SECURE THEM. :o: ... T"D BE^S to thank you all for your past liberal support, and wishes you all a *-* •-*-'• Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. JT. KroekeHiailk, Mauagcr. J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. CHRliiTHAir^i^t~jriVKW YEAR, ■■■•' "P.^OKES, - 1 \ ONCE more presents his Compliments to the Inhabitants of Ashburton and the Public generally, wishing them all the Compliments of the Season, and hopes that one and all, both large and small, will have n ptiir of - ■ • -;•; ' -\ '■■; ;j NOKES' GOOD CHEAP BOOTS and SHOES. THE LARGEST STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO CHOOSE FROM, :o: BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH ME. BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO i ■;; F; isroKEs, - LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET.



EAST STREET, ASEBURTON, -: ; Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASOST 1891-93. 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 obtaining the highest values at 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 weights), Twine, Oils, and all othej? necessaries supplied ' t lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, STOGK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTON' CLOVERS. TURNIP SEEDS. Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, etc. JL HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have Arrived m Ashburton, and as they have boen imported by* myself direct from the celebrated Seed House of HURST AND SONS, LONDON THEY CAW THOROUGHLY BE RELIED ON, Both as to QUALITY and PRICE. [ HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF Xii X Ji(jrJti ADD GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG AND [FIRST "CLASS GOGJK.O.JH OO JL XT CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES D. THOMAS, AIBHBUBTON. ' Land for Priyate Sale. OLE—4OO Acres, R.S. 26030 and 26032, 300 Acres m Wheat, 66 Oats, balanc m grass CHERTSEY —126 Acres, 28 Acres Wheat, 98 Acres m Grass 3 years CHERTSEY —600 Acres, large acreage m crop ; good improvements LYNDHCRST —500 Acres, 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—SOO Acres, good land, well fenced and improved; 260 Acres m Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed DARFIELD—7IB Acre?, splendid improvements, 290 Acres m Wheat, balance oi. 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 clat=s home. The owner has determined to Sell, as he is ordered to go to a warmer climate MAY FIELD—I 26 Acrers, first-class land on the banks of the Hinds TINWALD—IO Acres, m the centre.of the Township j DROMORIS —75 Acres, well improved, all m Grass WINDERMERE—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD—First-clasa new Dwelling House, 4 acres, prime land, Carter's Terrace Fo particulars and terms apt ly V " 0w T HLO M A S, ■ASHBURTQN



Au^fAfari Christmas Discounts ."^SS *° per cent ■for cash> : Ifefiil OFF ALL JEWELLERY > PI'ATE, ETC. ROBERTMURRAY PRACIiCAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLAT 3of the latest and most approved designs. JEWELLERY. -An almo3t 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 selecbed 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. All Departments of work done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW.



Santa Claus is Coming 1 :o: TN order to give the above a fitting reception the Undersigned has a Large and -1- Varied Stock of TOY!-', BOOKS and FANCY GOODS, all calculated to make suitable offtrinsjs to we'eome Santa Claus, to gladden the hearts of the Boys and Girls, lighten the pockets of I he Far hers and Mothers, and give joy and goodwill to all cm tferned. BOOKS! BOOK*-!! BOOKS!!! An excellent selection from various Authors and Publishers; Picture Books, Books of Trsvel, Adventure, History, Bio graphy, Scientific, Poetical, Suitable for SCHOOL PRIZES and PRESENTATION PURPOSES ; Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books. CHRISTMAS CARDS m Packets 4d, 6d, Is, Is 6d, splendid value ; Booklets and Sunday School Cards. TOYS ! TOYS ! ! TOYS !! ! All Sizes, Styles and Prices m Wood, Tin, China, Rubber, Rag and Wool, Balls, Tops, Guns, Vessels, Trains, Watches, Horses, Boxes, Mechanical, Breakable and Unbreakable, some describalle and some in describable. . DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS! ! DOLLS!! ! 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 Avont; Moveable, Sleeping and Bathing 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. The above are all Marked as LOW AS POSSIBLE for the Xraas Trade ; b : having a Large Stock, and m order to clear as much as possible, I will allowa DISCO UN T of 2s m the £ on all purchases of 5a and upwards from date to the end of this year. H. M. JONES. THE HOLIDAYS. TT7E have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a LARGE SHIPMENT OP 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 OF MEN'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, Ac. Special! 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. Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring Department, 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 band 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. SPAItROW XIEWMAB TAILOES &OUTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Xinas, 3891. BEAUTIFUL SELECTION OF IVew Goods SUITABLE _ T-l O O FOB " CHRISTMAS MM S CO V 2 — Hi < 121 3 -Also~ ► eh a large variety:of 00 l¥ew floods p^ In every H DEPARTMENT. to o t- 1 PICNIC BASKETS IN GREAT VARIETY. Andrew Orr. ! TO STOCKOWNERS. "IjlOR SiLE, by the uuclersigned— Veterinary Brass Enemas  Sewing Needles (eye at  point)  Milking Tubes  Bleeding Fleams  Clams  Docking Knives  Mane and Tail Pullers ftlecliciiies FOB HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP. AND DOGS CAREFULLY PREPARED. ADVICE FREELY GIVEN as to treatment of animals m Health and Disease. . M. CAMBRIDGE, ISIIBIW MUG COMPAH LlMia



HARM MEDIUM, ! TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, AND PERRUQUIER, FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, AND PURVEYOR OF SPORTING GEAR AND TACKLE. The Holiday Season. T}RESENTATION PIPES, &c, m J_ every style, from the most costly .n the market to the humble cherry wood. TOYS. I have received a direct shipment of jhese Goods, and School Committees and others would do well to inspect my stock jefore purchasing elsewhere. On account af there being no presentation Almanacks jhis year, I will allow TEN PER CENT iff all Cash Purchases of Fancy Goods md Toys. THE SUMMER SEASON. Angling, Cricket, and Lawn Tennis jutfits for old and young and suited to jvery purse. !£ir Pay us a visit. j Hill FRlLfflffi, EAST STREET. PURE WATER. PATENT ACME WATER FILTER FOR SA.LE. A NY size, from five quarts to thirty x\_ gallons, to suit everyone. Prices from 9s to 60s. Sample Filters on view m my yard id joining Mail Office. W. H. RULE, Patentee, 12+167 Ashburton. CHRISTMAS ~AND NEW YEAR. Selling Off!!! €lieap Sale!! Get the best value for your money. Now is your time. Come and 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 Watches and Jewellery of every description ; Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings ; Marble and other Clocks, Electro plated Silver Ware and Fancy Goods m sreat 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, JA3X&B QTJIIVINr, Watchmaker and. Jeweller, East street J2 146



PUBLIC TRUST £ggL OFFICE OF N.Z. '"THE Public Trust Office f New Zealand offers great advantages to its clients 1 including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustee The following*comparison ot business between th<3 years 1879 and 1889 will showthe rogress made :— 1879-80 1889' Cash receipts ... £41,813 .. £183,336 Total transact onSj per balance-sheet ... ... £92,318 ... £835,202 Seouritiks- General'lnvestmenr Account £70,864 ... 1216,943 Special Investment Account ... £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account—Total receipts , €2,139 ... £14,482 Administrations ... ... ... ••• ■•■ 172 ... "258 Probates and trusts ••• 14  30 Wills provisionally accepted ... ... ... 1^ •■ 42 Letters received ... ... ... ••• ••• ■ 2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched .„ ... - ... 1,432 13,003 1 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent.



"WOOL "WOOL WOOL SEASON 1891-9 2. Messrs MILES AND CO. ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on the ENSUING Placed m their hands FOR SALE r* r t-r^m /vrt Trrr-v ,rxT either m Ashburton or at Christ- CJLIPH Or WUUJL church ;or FOR SHIPMENT to W T WWJL^ MILES BRQfe & co< Lon( j on WOOLPACKS, TWINE, AND ALL NECESSARIES AT LOWEST RATES. J. T. FOED, Auctioneer. GrEOKG-E JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON AND RAKA IA, 143 i



Turnip Seods. FOR SALE, IS LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES,— PURPLE & GREEtf TOP ABERDEEN, MAMMOTH, WHITE STONE, & GREYSTONE, &c. ALSO ARTIFICIAL MANURES SUPERPHOSPHATES, BONE DUST, &c. BINDER TWINE OF THE BEST BRANDS AT THE LjfOWEST CURRENT PRICES. MACHINE OILS ;OF ALL KINDS, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. GEOKGE JAMESON. *«ililHirtou and Rakaia.



Public Notices. __"_ FOR SALE. ~ Q Second-hand McConnick TWINE a BINDERS, m thorough repair, ready for work. Apply, 12J179 ' JOHN ORR & CO. ASHBURTON~BOItOUGH COUNCIL. WANTED Tenders before TUESDAY, the 29th inst., for Reaping and Stacking Oat Crop m Domain. For particulars apply to CHAS. E. FOOKvS, Town Clerk. Ashburton, December 23. 12 162



Mr T. Bullock. FOR SALE,—Several Town Sections with Cottages thereon at low prices and on liberal terms. Also, —Rural Land Hinds and Rangitnta District, improved Farms, &c. Full particulars on applica tion. T() LET, at a low rental, Shop m Burnett street. Also, commodious premises East street, near the Somerset Butchery.



T JTTANTED Tenders for Stroking and t VY Forking 420 acres Wheat and t 100 .acres Oafs (more or less). Tenders close on SATURDAY, January 9, 1892. All particulars on application to GEORGE \V. LEADLEY, 12+158 Wakanui, or "Mail Office." Christinas. EVERY Customer spending 5s and up wards at W. W. Spencer & Go'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, 10R Summer Dress Goods, 4s lid doz. Prints, Ginghams, Plain Zephyrs, we sell at ridiculous prices. I Good Washing Print 3kl, White Muslin, 4|d. These are wonderful Bargains. Veiy wide Window Net 4|d, Grey Calico , 2s 6d doz., White Calico 2s 9d doz. i Liberty Muslins 8s lid doz. i Double-width White Twill Sheeting, 10|d. White Lace Curtains Is lid pair. \ Table Damask Is, Ladies' Underclothing and Corsets we | make a specialty. The largest stock m Ashburton co choose from at very i low prices. Neck Ribbons lOd dm, 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 Bluchers 5s lid, Mens 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 9d. Ladies' French Shoes 4s Hd a pair. Children's Patent Leather Strap Slippers Is, at Remember— Every Customer spending b-.i and upwards will rece've a nice useful Christmas Present. W, I. SPENCER | m TJJE ARCADE



Christinas Holidays THE STORES AND OFFICES ot the Undersigned will be CLOSKD OS December 25, being Christmas Day ; December 26, being Boxing Day ; January 1, New Year's Day. GEO. JAMESON. FRIEDLANDER BROS. D. THOMAS. JOHN G. RESTELL ROLLITT & Co. Ashburton, December 15, 1891. 12§143 ASHBURTOir WOOL SALES. THE SECOND SALE of the Season will be held m the Orange Hall, Ashburton, on MONDAY, JANUARY 11. Farmers are requested to bring m their wool as early as possible. MILES & CO. (per Geo. Jameson). D. THOMAS, FRIEDLANDER BROS., 12+109 JOHN G. RESTELL. TENDERS .



ABHBUKTON FJNA.NOE &. AGEECY COMPANY, Limited , f~iA.SE. ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. Offt^e. —Corner of the Arcade and Tancred Street. WM. HORNE, r Managrer



jpw ANNUAL VOLUMES Ifew Xmas Cards, NEW BOOKS for PRIZES and PRESENTATION. FANCY GOODS, etc. L. F. ANDREWES and CO. ■Wool."Wool. Wool FC. TABART is making CASH ADVANCES on the ENSUING CLIP fiiek of cwniKZSSionr. PERIODICAL SALES held through out the season, the fint one being early n November. All WOOL by Rail is CARTED FREE from Christchurch Railway Station to my Stere. 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, .luctioneel-, Woo broker <S rc, Christchurch.



Public Notices



TABLE CUTLERY AND PLATED GOODS. —SPECIAL VALUE FOR FO URTEEJV DAY & -TNTENDlNGpurcliasers should inspect; our Stock of Beautiful NEW GOODS. QUALITY GUARANTEED. JOHN ORB & CO. 12 139 THE Next Chertsey Sale will be held JKXNDAY, JANUARY 11, 18 !)2. T. McDowell, Secretary



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. MRS A»AM» IS now opening some beautiful INew Goods suitable for Cluisunas 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^e and make, and « 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 Ashburton Art Repository.



Note.—The Banks will also be CLOSED on FRIDAY, Ist January, New Year's Day, being a Statute Holiday. i 1« 107



TEN SHILLINGS REWARD. LOST from Mayfiell about a month ago, a grey cob mare, aged, \nynne giving such information as will lead to the recovery of the same, will receive the above reward by applying to W. CRAIGHEAD, 12*186 Water Ranger, Ashburton. TDURSUANT to the terms of the X "Banks and Bankers Act 1880" and the " Banks and Bankers Act Amend ment Act 1882 " SATURDAY, 2nd, and MONDAY, 4th January 1892 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, 1. W. MORRAH, inspector. For the Bank of New Zealand, W. T, HOLMES, General Manager.



"Keating's Powder" destroys Bags Fleas, Mothd, Beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It .is perfectly clean m application. See the article you tmrchase is " Keatino's," as imitations are 'oxious »nd ineffectual. Sold m Tins, 6d, Is and 2s 6d each, by all chemists. Ask for Niirian Hyhlop, and Co.'s Imperial new seasons Pure Ceylon and Indian Teas. Special prices.—(Advt,) The Best Remedy fob Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confident^ recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Pixels, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle perient, are mild m their operation, and safe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at Is l^d, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendors throughout the world Ninian Hyslop and Co.'s " Imperial' pure Ceylor and Indian Teas are lies m the. market. — (Advt.) Ninian Hyalop and Co.'s "Impeiarl' Ceylon and Indian Teas are direct from the Tea' Plantations — CAdvfc.')