handy to put on and off, without men tioning the ornamental side of its exist once. Those already seen are of scroll design m old silver or gold, but they will shortly make their appearance m jewelled form, while the double initial of the wearer would look well interlaced and re assembled together by the hook that fastens the clasp. Some beautiful tulle for evening dresses are embroidered with turquoises cl silver, or steel, or c.ral and gold. The latter is very effective upon black, and a certain design worked m dull gold and pale pink, coral beads, is simply exquisite Another kind of net has hanging " pampilles " of glittering beads strewn profusely over its surface, while a:third fancy, and this time of the thick Greek net, has bunches of black yelvet cherries, crescents, or Louis XVI., sometime* termed true lovers' knot bows, also m velvet cut out and applied on to the coarse meshed tulle. Long strands of jet or metallic or multicolored beads will be also employed for evening dresses. Paris, November 14, 1890.

Mount Somers' Sports.

(from our own correspondent.)

On Friday last the annual sports of the Mount Somers school were held m Mr J. Hood's paddock. The day was mild, a brisk breeze tempering the heat of the weather. There was a goodly muster of spectators and school children, who en joyed themselves greatly. A comfortable booth had been erected, where refresh- \ ments m the shape of c^kes, tarts,; pies, tea and milk were distributed. These had been furnished by the parettts of the school children. Plenty of friiit! was kindly supplied by Mesdames Peache and Peters. The sports began at 11 o'clock, and were kept up with spirit till 7 p.m. The following are the events :< — ; 100 yds Handicap for boys over 10 —J. Murray 1, Th. Brown 2, Th. Tait 3. ! 100 yds handicap for girls over iO-i~J. Todd 1, N. Patton 2, T. Murray 3, M. Brown 3. 100 yds Boys' handicap, 7 to 10— S. Hood 1, A. Harvey 2, D. Fox 3, W. Tait 3. 100 yds Girls' handicap, 10 to 12—A. Patton 1, M. Todd 2, J. Harvey 3, .0. Bro«vn4. 50yds Boys' handicap, under 7—R. Todd 1, G. Taifc2, W. Stephenson 3, G. Patton 4. 50yds Girls' handicap, under 7—Agn. Foxl,M. Murray 2, M. Watson 3, E. Harvey 4. Outsiders' Race,; boys under 15— J. Stephen 1, W. Stephen 2, R. Stephenson 3, G. Stephen 4. Outsiders' Race; girls under Id—J. Stephenson 1, M. Stephenson 2, R. Todd 3, B. Milne 4. Boys' Walking Match, 10 to 15—Th. Tait, 1, Th. Brown 2, H. Harvey 3, J. Murray 4. .Boys' Walking Match, 7 to 10— S. . iodl, W. Tait 2, H. Hood 3, D. Fox 4. Egg and Spoon Race; girls over 12— JS. Patton 1, M. Brown 2, J. Murray 3, S. Murray 4. Egg and Spoon Race ; girls under 12— E. Turton 1, J. Harvey 2, M. Todd 3, J. Jones 4. Married Women's Race—Mrs Tait 1, Turton, 2, Beuchler 3, Hix 4. Young Men's Race —W. McLauchlan 1, J. Brown 2, W. Foreman 3, J. William son 4. Sack Race—Milne], Taifc 2, Hood 3, Harvey 4. Outsiders' Consolation Race, boys— W. "Stephen 1, J. Stephen 2, R. Stephen son 3, W. Beuchler 4 Outsiders' Consolation Race, girls—C. Peache 1, M. Stephenson 2, J. Stephen son 3, A. Smith 4. Single Girls Outsiders' Race—M. Brown 1, M. Armstrong 2, G. Morgan 3, B. Henderson 4. _ Potato Pace, girls under 10—A. Ted.l 1, .J. Murray 2, E. Brown 3, L, Hix 4. Potato Race, boys over 0 -T. Taifc 1, J. Murray 2, S. Hoo.t 3, H. Harvey 4. Potato Race, boys under 9—W. Tait 1, H. Hood 2, W.i Jones 3, G. Patton 4.

Hopping, girls over 11— E. Turton 1, M. Todd 2, K. Harvey 3, L. Sanders 4. Hopping, girls under 11—J: Murray 1, J. Harvey 2, A. Patton 3, 0. Brown 4. Three-Legged Race, all comers—Mcßae ana Stephen 1, H. Tait and J. Pattpn 2, J. Finlayson arid Stephenson 3, Harvey and Brown 4. Married Women's Walking Match- Murray 1; Bachelor 2, Patton 3, Gordon 4. Old Mount Somers School Boys' R^ce— W. Beuchler 1, O. Beuchler 2, J. Finlay aon 3, D. Murray 4. Old Mount Somers School Girls' Race— M. Brown 1, A. Jones 2, M. AnnstrdngS. After the above varied programme had been gone through, Mr Watson, t our present *' '^cher, called his charges to gether an's distributed a number of prize and gift books among them. The pleasant proceedings of the day were wound up with cheers for the schoolmaster, com mittee, and supporters of the sports. Messrs Hood and Edson acted throughout the sports as judges, and Messrs Tait and Watson as handicappers, while Messrs Harvey and Armstrong superintended the sports wherever additional assistance was required. The presence of the children's former master and mistress among their old friends and charges, gave increased interest to the pleasures of the •day- '•

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HOME AND FOREIGN

jfjPER PRESS ASSOCIATION,]

London, January 6, Prince JSenry of JBattenburg lias been appointed Governor of the Isle of s Wight. . Edward O'Brien another "Invin cible," has been discharged from gaol. The Directors of the National Bank of New Zealand have declared a divi ] dend of 5 per cenf; per annum. 1 The value of imports for the year is !j L 6,700,000 below the previous year, while the exports show an increase of LH,6OO } OOO. i Captain E. G. Bourke has been ap- Wnted to the command of H.MS Jtingarpoma, and Captain T. P- Ne*J Jam to H.M.S. Tauranga. '\ The Admiralty propose to store 2000 ftons of coal m the vicinity of Sydney Jharbor. If land can be obtained at a JTOaaonable price, the coal will be stored ■ok uhove; if not, coal hulks will be tbuilfc to receive it. Madrid, January 7.. ', Br Koch's process has been applied, Ito lepers with partS#l success. Paris, January 7. ■• The revenue for 1890 shows a sur plus ofsixtymillion fra c5(L2,400,000.) St, Johns, January 7. .' Newfoundland asserts her right to '• expel Frenchmen and leave France ,' and England to settle the issues.

INTERPROVINCIAL

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Tisjaru, January, 8. s Henry Clark, fireman of the s.s. Ran r gatira was brought up to-dayand remanded 7 on a charge of 'stealing a pocket-book ■ containing £6 from the person of a i laborer, OAMARtr, January 8. 1 ii The lease of the Oamaru Harbour Board's endowment, Otemafcata Station, was offered for sac fcbig wiorning m sis

small grazing runs. Five were passsedl m without a bid, the remaining one (i.W\) beins purchased at the upset rental of £163 15s with £45 valuation for improve ments.

COUNTS COUNCIL.

The ordinary monthly meeting cf the Ashburtotx County Council was held to day. Present — Messrs W. C. Walker (Chairman),andE. S. Coster, W. McMillan, Duncan |Camoron, F. G. Wright, John Grigg, Hugo Friedlander, and C. J. Harper. chairman's statement. The Chairman read his usual statement as follows :— The Crown Law Office forwards for tins Council's information five copies of the Bill as prepared provide for water supply m Countbs, and thinks the Bill is m a shape for criticism and revision. A petition from certain ratepayers, Ashbur ton Forks, will be read to-day respecting the present water charges, and suggesting that an acreage rate instead of a chainage rate would be the fairest. The Secretary Lyttelton Harbor Board states that the 9th February next is the day fixed for appointment of a member to represent this Council on that Board. Perhaps it would be as well if the ordinary meetin were also held on that day. A reply from the Rangitata Road Boart? on the matter of Mr Peter's water race will be read to-day. The lease for the Irrigation Farm" is prepared, and require** th Council's seal thereto to complete it. Mr Forsyth, the lessee, writes that he has taken possession of the farm, but requests the Council will allow him some conces sion on account of the delay that' took place m giving possession. The amount of £2899 4s Id for rates 1890 has been paid, leaving £383 2s 8d outstanding*; the Council should take steps to collect the balance outstanding without further delay. The amount of £721 Is 4d for water charges due Ist May, 1890, has been received. engineer's report. The Engineer's report was read as fol lows, and "approved:— P.aiim Wdter Supply. —This service has >een fairly satisfactory during the last month. Some slight interruptions took place m the E races through the frequent necessity which arose at Pudding Hill Dam for scour ing out and removing lodgments of shingle and logs, carried down and deposited m the inlet to the supply channel by reason of recent sudden freshets m that source of supply. I will take an early opportunity of inspecting that head work, to devise further means for obviating that difficulty. I also annex Rangers' reports dealing with aome questions of waste m gardens, etc. The Rakaia river is at present bearing pretty heavily against the South bank iri the vicinity of inlet channel at Acton. Some fascine work has. been put m to guard the channel temporarily, but some further pro tection will be required shortly unless the current alters its course. I have arranged to have the defective culverts on upper sec tion of E races removed, and fords substi tuted. When some minor improvements arc effected the deviation of E race, recently constructed near Somerton, will be avail able. So far, the Wakanui Creek is being well supplied from the North Ashburton river, which, on account of more frequent rams m the hill district, is considerably fuller than at the corresponding period of last year. The main from Wakauui towards Seafield is also being cleared out, and there is a fair prospect of the supply being kept up to the extreme lower ends of these dis tricts.

AsAbnrtm-Rangitata Water Supply.— There is a good siipply m this district gene rally. The supplies from South Hinds Gorge and Limestone Creek are very variable, being full enough immediately after rain, but soon subsiding below the limit of full require ment. Some cases,of tampering are dealt with m Ranger's report hereto attached. The new race at Ruapuna is not yet Com pleted by the settlers, and it cannot now be supplied till the 'dry' season is over. County Bridges. —The timber at present required for the bridges m the hill district has been delivered at the various sites. PLAINS WATER SUPPLY. It was resolved "that the.Engineer be urged to take all necessary measures to protect the channel of the auxiliary water supply." Mr Holmes applied for a windmill supply. The ranger for the district re ported on the matter, aud it was deckled to send a copy of. the ranger's report to, Mr Holmes, and to ask him for an explanation. Complaints were made against several settlers by the rangers, and ib was decided to put the by-laws m force against the alleged offenders, the Solicitor being in structed to urge for the highest penalty against tamperers with the races m the present exceptionally dry season,

THE WAKANUI CEEEK. The question of the failure m the Wak- 1 anui creek was raised on a report by the Engineer. It appeared that the water had beenshut off from the creek to allow of clearing out an accumulation of silt at the intake, Mr Brown spoke very strongly on this subject, and said that the time had come when something should be done to secure the continuous running of the Wakanui creek. If at the own sweet will of the Ashburtonßorough Councilor themanager of the Canterbury Mills, the water could be stopped m the creek, the sooner a new creek altogether was opened the better. ;He would" move ''That this Council strongly disapproves of the action of the Borough Council m withdrawing the water from the Wakanui creek settlers without having first given notice to the County Council."

. Mr Friedlander explained that as, soon as he heard of the stoppage of the water, he, as Mayor of the town, gave orders to the Borough Engineer to turn ths water on again. The Borough Engineer blamed Mr Rollitt, and, Mr "Rollitt blamed the Engineer, but the water had been turned on again, and had reached Wakanui next day. Mr Wright seconded Mr Brown's motion pro forma. He regretted that the water had been withdrawn from the creek.

After some discussion—m the course of which Mr Brown expressed his regret that the creek supply should be under the control of the Borough Council, who were very selfish m the matter, and wanted water even to swim m, careless of how the people lower down were supplied —the motion was not passed.

On the motion of Mr Friedlander seconded by Mr Harper, the following resolution was passed •—" That the Borough Council and Mr Rollitt be asked to communicate m future with the Council's Engineer before shutting off the water leading into the mill race." JKMQATIOBr FARM. Mr Harper moved " That copies of the printed reports of the results obtained from irrigating a portion of the farm lately m the hands of the Council which appeared from time to time m the press be prepared with a view to publication, and the following Committee be appointed to attend to the same—Messrs Fried lander, Coster, Brown, and the mover." Mr Friedhinder seconded, and the motion was carried. [Left Sitting.] _

THE MARKETS.

[per press association J

London, January 7 Wheat, ex ship Northern Monarch, from Lyttelton, sold at 38s 3d,

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have reqeived the following cable message, dated London, 7th January, 1891 :— " Wheat — New Zealand wheat, average, is worth 30s 6d per 4961 V [Received January 9, 10.50 a.m.] London, January 8. The Bank rate of discount is four per cent.

The Supposed Child- Murder at christchurch.

To-day's " i-'roH.s " *iys :— ihe circum stances surrounding this case become more complicated. The hon.se near where the hea;.l was found is inside the Belt. At three different houses beyond the Belt m the same street a quantity of child's apparel was discovered by the occupiers on Tuesday last, and m consequence of the early publication of the affair the articles were deposited at the police station yesterday morning, one place were found .some napkins marked with blood, at another some baby's bandages, and at the third a little shift. The two latter appear to have been unused, and all were thrown into the gardens without anfy attempt at con cealment.

One Woman's Nerves.

. Looking backward to a certain lonely and unhappy time, a lady says : " I dragged ■«« m this miserable con dition for years, until I gob tired of doctoring and taking stuff that did me no good. One physician attended me for eighteen months, giving me but little relief. " I slept only m a broken fashion, and arose m the morning very little the better for having gone to bed. There was often severe pain m my head and ever my eyes, and an almost constant sense of sickness. The skin gradually^ gob dry and yellow, the region of the'stomach and bowels felt cold and dead and the natural energy and warmth appeared to be ebbing out of me like the water out of a river at low tide. - r ■" In June, 18&),"whilst liviner fit More down, Bournemouth, I had a worse attack than any I had hadbeforu. I was taken with a feeling of crattipi asif pins and needles were running into hie, all over my body. I could not move, and had to lie helpless m bed. The doctor was sent for, and attended me every day, but did not seem to know what to make of hiy case. In fact, he was puzzled, and finally said, ' I don't really know what your complaint is " , i ', i " I trembled and shook and felt as if 1 should fall to pieces. I was first hot and then cold, and so dreadfully nervous 1 could not bear any one m the room with me, and yet I did not wish them far away m case I should call out for holp. every time one of these spasms came on I said to myself, ' I am sure I shall never get up again. J * I took nothing but liquid footl and yet could not retain even that on my stomach. By this time I Avas nothing but skin and bone. My legs went clammy, as if I had no blood left m me. My memoiy completely failed. I never ex pected to recover, and that was the opinion of my friends. After they had I called to see me they would go away say ing, ' She will never get better.' My head ached so dreadfully I thought I should lose my senses. "I had given up all hope, when one day my friend Mrs West, of Bournemouth, called and asked what I was taking. I said, ' Oh, I'm tired of taking things ; its no use ; I shall die.' Then she told me she was once ill much as I was, and was cured by Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup.

' Well,' I said, I'll try it if you will, send for it.' .She did so, aid I seemed to feel j better on taking the first dose, and after I three days I was able to walk across the room, and by the end of the week I went down stairs. Now lam as well as ever. All my nervousness has left me, and I can eat and digest my food without feel ing any distress "I want to say finally, that I knew about Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup and should have tried it years before if certain acquaintances hadn't said, 'Oh don't take it, for it will do you no good.' They said that because it was advertised, not because they knew for themselves. It was bad advice for me, and coat me years of toiiuio. i^roni v.'hat I h;ivo said— which is bub part of my story —the people may infer what I think of this remedy. I thank God that I did resort to it sit last before it was too late." (Signed) Mrs Jane Foster, Darracott oad, Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Hants. March, 18D0. It is only necessary to add that the malady from which Mrs Foster suffered was indigestion, dyspepsia, and nervous prostration. Brought on ' originally by grief and shock at her husband's sudden and violet death, her system did not rally until Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup re moved the tcrpor of the digestive organs, arid thus enriched the blood and fed the nerves. It always has this effect m like cases. We can only regret that she foolishly procrastinated m the matter of using it. Her statement of facts may be relied upon, as the case has been hor Highly and impartially investigated.

MAIL NOTICE

The Lebfcer-box will be cleared for tle spatch of correspondence from this office to the under-mentioned places, on and after Ist January, 1891, as follows — For Christchurch and North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m,, 6.20 p.m. ; and on Mon days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 10.30 a.m. ; Chertsey and Rakaia, daily, 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Methven, daily, 3.15 p.m. ; Ehmsandel and Burn ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Selwyn, daily, 6.20 p.m.; Droniore, daily, 6.30 a.m. ; Tinwald, Wiuslow, Hinds, and Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Eiffelton, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30! a.m. ; Gesraldine, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; Timaru, daily, 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. ; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Qaiuaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, IQM p.m. ; Greensfeceet, and Ashburtcm Forks, Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, 6.30 a.m. ; Winch more, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. ; Mount Somers, Springburn. and Alford Forest, daily, 4 p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 p.m. ; Wheatstone, 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, Wivkanui, 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 QojitaMng coin, if posted un regist'^yedi, will be compulsorily registered ft^. dQubk (egistrstign fee.

THE ASHBURtON titTARDJAff, frRIDAt, JANUARY 9, 1891,



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Harvest Requisites T HAVE A LARGi, STOCK OF HALE and DOUACHY'S BEST TWINES, Which I am Selling at ;0..-.. 6d, 7d, and B|d per lb. —ALSO,— WIRE (Whitecross), CASTOR and BOILED OILS, &c, &o] AND TO ARRIVE,— OOBNSACKS and SEAMING TWINE. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. MY NEXT WOOL SALE TAKES PLACE ON MONDAY, 19th JANUARY, 1891. ' D. THOMAS, — ASHBURTON. F*AT LAMBS FAT LAMBS. FAT LAMBS. /CLIENTS are requested to leave particulars at my Office of any Fat Lambs they \J may liave to dispose of, as I have purchasers for any number at top prices. D. THOMAS, ; ASHBURTON



D. McFarlane's East Street The House for GOOD SUGARS for Preserving, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for BLENDED TEAS of Al Quality, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for CHINA and GLASS WARE, D. McFARLAN'S East Street. The House for BUTTER, CHEESE, and BACON, D. MoFARLANE'S East Street. The House for GOOD FLOUR, MEAL, and RICE, D McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for all lin«js of GROCEMIES At Lowest Possible Rates. EAST STREET ASHBURTON. 10H68 i — . — „__ i SjfAG POINT COAL. rpHIS sup erior Coal, for household and J_ steam purposes can no wbe obtained from Messrs J. G. P«,ej?,tell, W, H Collins & Co., and R. S*. Bean m auy quantity. Special quotations for truck loads. This Coal is perfectly safe m using, having no live ashfjs or soot, and is ye ry cleanly and economical for household purposes, having jpreat heat and lasting power, W. H. WILLIAMS, MajiagerShag Point Mine. ~XrOTVYHSTANJ)ING continueto ~n ports ot the success ot other Machines, THEDEERIM ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER, iSIIIEUO HOIB 1!S OWI Having, during the lastfwo Seasons, ; secured upwards of 60 PEIZES In the Australasian 'Colonies. The Machine as now offered is a aaarvel of SIMPLICITY, STRENGTH,, and DURABILITY. Actual experience proving that THE DEERING " Requires fewer extra parts than any Machine m the field. The Undersigrned has now on hand a LARGE ASSORTMENT of duplicates (extras), and ia therefore ready for emer gencies. Twines, Oils Corn Sacks, &c, John G. Bestell WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBUKTON. 24th December, 1890. Massey-Toronto Light Binder. LIGHTEST IN DRAFT. SUREST TO TIE. EASIEST TO MANAGE. SWIFTEST TO CUT, THE LONGEST LIVED.J MOST SCIENTIFICALLY MADE Stationary Axle AND Raise and Lower Style 5, 6, and 7 FEET CUTS. Of the latter only very fewjon hand. £2000 Varth of Extras m Stock, which wil be supplied to farmers at manufacturer's prices at any time DAY OR NIGH T. FRIEDLANDER BROS.



T.O-MQRKOW THOROUGHBRED ENTIRE, T JAKA) A . MR T. BULLOCK will sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, TO MORROW; at 12 noon, The Thoroughbred Entire, TEKOA. Full pedigree at Sale. ! : T. BULLOCK, 1f49 Auctioneer. "SATURDAY, 10th JANUARY7~ j UNDER BILL OF SALE. \ MR T. BULLOCK (m conjunction with Mr D. Thomas) will sell by Public Auction m the Arcade oh the ( above date— i IMcOORMICK STRING BINDER (new last season), knife driven from the front. i Sale at 12 noon. T BULLOpK 1 35 Auctioneer. ""SATTJRDAY, JANUARY 10th. MR T. BULLOCK will sell by Public ' Auction at the Arcade on the above date - ? IBrantf ord Twine BINDE Rin \ good order. . jit&t '"""'I"J Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, 1*44 Auctioneer ■f THOROUGHBRED, Well-known throughout the district. MR T. BULLOCK has received m struefcions from Mr George Robinson, to Sell by Public Auction at the ARCADE, TO-MORROW, The well-known Thoroughbred Entire MACILLEATHEAN, handsome dark brown, stands 16 hands high, well bred, pedigree at sale. | Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, I*4B . A.iu'tiouoer. SATURDAY, jTmKry'TTtTk DESIRABLE IMPROVED FARM. 108 "AoiEB. 108 JjONGBEACH. vert early selection. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from John Geiqo, Esq., to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, AN IMPROVED FARM OF ABOUT 108 ACRES, Being Blocks Nos. 7 and 8 on the original Sale Plan, and- part of Rural Sections numbered 16835, 17193, 17338. This property is conveniently situated, being only a few chains distant from the Flemir%ton Cheese and Butter Factory and School; well watered. It was a very early selection. As there have been numerous enquiries for farms such as this, those desirous of purchasing are invited to inspect. Terms of payment will be exceptionally liberal. Any further particulars on application. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, I*so Auctioneer. iSHBURTOW BOROUGH COUNCIL". EXTRAORDINARY-VACANCY. I HEREBY give notice that at an Election held by me this day the undermentioned Candidates received the number of votes set opposite their names, viz.:— JOHN MOORE TWEED 132 WILLIAM ANDERSON 74 EDWARD COOKSON 65 GEORGE WILLIAM ANDREWS 0 INFORMAL 5 Majority for John Moore Tweed... 58 And I declare Mr John Moore Tweed to be duly elected a Councillor of the Borough of Ashburton. CHARLES E. FOOKS. Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Bth Jan., 1893. 1 51 . WANTED? WANTED Single Cook ; age about 30 ; wages £25. Also Housemaid. Apply at once to Mrs W. E. Barker, Waikouini, Peel Forest. 1,46 FUNERAL NOTICE. HPHE friends of the late Mr David JL Todii, Chertsey, are respectfully in formed that his funeral will move from his late residence at 2.30 p.m. on SATUR DAY, the 10th -inst., for the Chertsey Cemetery. BAKER BROS, m . Undertakers. ASHBURTON BAKERY. HAVING arranged with my father, Mr J. C. Grubb, to carry on the above business, owing to my leaving for the North Island, I have to request that all OVERDUE ACCOUNTS be settled by 20fch January. 1 42 CHAS. GRUBB.



WANTED Tenders for Painting a Cottage at TinwaH. Tenders close on Saturday next, 10th inst, Apply James Gudsell, Tinwald. 1 43 Tenders for Stooking and W Forking 270 Acres (more or less) of Wheat. Particulars at Mr R. Alcorn's Store, where tenders may be left, or from the undersigned. Tenders close FRIDAY night, January 16th. G. W.LEADLET, U45 ' ' Wakanui. fisIBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. rpilE time for completing overhaul of | 1 County Races is extended to 28th February. Any cases of neglect will at that date be strictly dealt with under the provisions of the Bye-laws. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 1*47 County Engineer. UNION FIRE AND MARINE INSUR ANCE COMPANY, LIMITED, Dividend Warrants A RE to be had at the office of John OL Gr. Restell, Agent. 130 ASHBURTOK Wool Sales - THE SECOND SALE OF THE SEA JL SON WILL BE HELD IN THE OJ&AJVG-R HALL ON I MONDAY, 19th JANUARY, Commencing at 2 o'clock. FRIEDLANDER BROS. \ MILES & CO., D. THOMAS. N.Z. LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY CO. Associated with J. G. Restell, FIRST-CLASS AMERICAN ORGAN NEW,. AN Opportunity offers to obtain one of Cornish 'a celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms, Height" 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, 2 octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufacturers at considerably less than usual price. Apply " Mail" and, " Guar dian Office.