are eager for American protection over the Society group.

EMIGRATION.

The " Standard " states that it is ex pected that the Colonisation Commit tee appointed last session to enquire into the various schemes which had been proposed to Government to facili tate emigration from the congested districts of the United Kingdom to the British colonies or elsewhere will shortly submit their report, and that they will recommend that State inter vention should only take place m famine stricken districts.

AFRICAN AFFAIRS.

In the House of Commons, Sir Jameg Fergusson stated that it was un likely that the convention to be sub mitted to the Portuguese Cortes, respecting the Zambesi and Shire districts wquM be favorable considered, as the one previously submitted was not ratified. The statement that the Mosambique Company had been granted a charter for the purpose of exploiting Portu guese East Africa is unfounded. DR. KOCH'S DISCOVERY. Berlin, January 27. Professor Liebmans has made the discovery of tubercle baccilli m the blood of patients after a few injectiDns of Dr Koch's lymph. This is con sidered to support Professor Virchow's criticism of Dr. Koch's lymph.

AUSTRALIAN.

[Received January 28, 11 a.m.] GOULBURN CATHEDRAL. Sydney, January 28. Capt. Rossi has obtained an injunc tion restraining the Bishop of Goul burn from interfering with the former's family tablet m Goulburn Cathedral. STRUCK BY LIGHTNING. *> During a thunderstorm at New castle the top spars of the English barque Isle of Erin were demolished by lightning, but fortunately none of the crew were injured. WEATHER FORECAST. Brisbane, January 28. Stormy weather is forecasted during ihe next few days between Gabo Island, Hobart and the Bluff. INDEPENDENT TREATIES. Mblbouxns, January 28. Mr Munro, the Premier, hag cabled to the Agent-General that the Govern ments of Victoria and Tasmania feel that the colonies should be allowed to negotiate commercial treaties direct with European powers, and urges him to enquire whether there is any in superable objection to that course.

London Wool Sales.

OPENING SALE. [per press association.] [Received January 28, 1 p.m.] London, January 27. Afc the wool sales to-day, 13,000 bales were offered. There was a larcte attend ance of buyers, and competition was very keen. Merinos are firm at prices realised at the December sales, and crossbreds { show a slight advance. ;

POLITICAL.

The personnel of the Governmont has received general approval from both sides of fche House and from the leading journals of all shades of politics throughout the country. In a very few instances excep tion has been taken by Opposition jour nals to the inclusion of Messrs Seddon and Reeves m the Cabinet, but as othe r writers on the same side specially approve of these appointments, it may be assumed that personal feeling has inspired the adverse criticism. Wellington, January 27. Sir W. Fitsherbert has not improved lately and is condition is now serious. His Excellency the Governor will pay a visit to fche Arawa tribe shortly after Parliament is prorogued. He then pro poses to make a tour of the mining districts of Westknd, m which he will probably be accompanied by the Hon. Mr Seddon, Minister of Mines. A deputation of thirteen members of the House of Representatives waited on the Premier this morning, urging the support of the Government m the reia .statement of the railway hands discharged iduring the strike. Mr Ballance thought *me men should receive justice, and the CJoaretnment would use its influence with (the Railway Commissioners m the direc tion required.

THE ASgjBtJBTON &ITAKDIAN, WEDNESDAY, JANttABY 28,; 1891



H. M._JONEB,- SANTA CI.AUS IS COMOG A ND so is Old Father Christmas, to give the above a fitting reception. Tin -L-L. Undersigned is now opening up a varied and well selected Stock of Useful and Ornamental Goods suitable for Presents, Prizes, Rewards, Xmas and New Tear Gifts, ranging from a diminutive Penny Doll to a Seventy Guinea Piano panese Toys and Fancy Ooods, Albums, Photo Frames, Desks, Work Boxes Cabinets, Ladies Bags, Glove and Kerchief Boxes, Dressing Cases, Electro-Plated, Goods, Ornaments m great variety, elegant and chaste m design, Pjrfumery 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 che county, affording the greatest choice, and offered at the LOWEST POSSIBLE REMUNERATIVE PRICES School Committees purchasing Bo^ks for prizes Tos and Fancy Goods forschool treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. Inspection Invited. H. M.~JONEB



TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for building additions to Primitive Methodist Church. Plans and Specifications at my office. Tenders close on SATURDAY, 31st inst., at Noon. The Trustees do not bind themselves to accept the lowest or any tender. R, BIRD, I§l4(> Architect. mENDERS are required up to February X 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. 1 127 niDlic Notices. TO ENGIJSE DRIVERS. \ if"ANTED, a Driver to take charge of VV Threshing Machine for the Season (traction). None but a thoroughly competent man need apply. Particulars from M. SCANNELL, Wallingford Hotel, 1 141 Temuka, PUBLIC NOTICE. MR CHARLES GRUBB having purchased a Bread and Biscuit Factory m Palmerston North, his father, Me. .John 0. Grubb, has taken over the Business m this town formerly known as ] the Ash burton Bread Company (of which I he was originally the manager) and hopes that his old friends and customers will support him, as nothing on his part will be left undone to give every satisfaction. Ashburton, 28th January, 1891. 1 160 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. CHRISTCHURCH RACES, 31st JANUARY. THE Evening Train from Christclmrch j to Ashburton on the 31st inst. will j start at 5.20 p.m. and run 1 hour 5 minutes later than time-table times up to ( Ohertsey, arriving at Ashburton at 8.25 p.m. The train from Rakaia to Methven will run 1 hour 10 minutes later than time-table times. Return fares from all stations. If 152 BY ORDER. PUBLIC NOTICE. X-T AVING decided to relinquish busi- JIjL 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 my 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 fco Store Grain at Lowest Current Rates. Large supply of Corn Sacks and Twine on hand, I*9o ROLLITT & 'CO. nHBISTMAS SALE. EVERY NOVELTY IN FANCY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS VERY CHEAP. MHS ADAMS FANCY REPOSITORY, Saunders 1 Buildings. 12 158 Cottage and Jt-acre, North Town Belt, by order of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK will sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on SATURDAY, 31st JANUARY, At 12 noon. On account and by order of the Mortgagee LOT 12, containing I- acre, part of R.S. 5800 fronting the North Town Belt and continuation of William Street, on which is erected a small cottage now m the occupation of Me, Galloway. Must be sold. T. BULLOCK, I+l2B Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 31st JANUARY. Town Section 254, Moore Street. LOT 3, \ acre, Moore's Road, Trevorton. MR T. BULLOCK will sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date on account and by order of the Mortgagee, ■ T.S. 254, containing ]-acre, Moore Street, next to Mv Joseph Skaiy,s residence, very nice site for a house. LOT 3, containing |-acre, part of R.S. 7767, fronting Moore's Road and only section off Trevor's Road bsing part of block known as Savage's, First-class land. , Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, 1*129 Auctioneer. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION. TAKE NOTICE. -The Valuation List for the Borough of Ashburton for the year 1891, is now open for inspection at the Borough Council Office, Baring Square West, Ashburton. All objections thereto must be left at the Resident Magis trate's Court, Ashburton, on or before the FIFTEENTH OF FEBRUARY NEXT, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objeccion must be left at the Town Clerk's Office, nob less than SEVEN DAYS before the next sitting of the said Court. * CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Jan. 16th, 1891. I*Bl "~ BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON * LICENSING DISTRICT. X HEREBY give Notice, m accordance |_ with the Provisions of the Licensing I Committee Act, 1881, Amendment Ac\ f 1882 and the Triennial Licensing Cor ns ijiittees Act, 1889, that a POLL for the i Section of FIVE Persons to form the - Licensing Committee of the Borough of j Ashburton, and for the purpose of taking - the Vote of Ratepayers of the said Dis trict to determine whether the number of Publicans*, New Zealand Wine, Accom modation, or Bottle Licenses may or may - not respectively be increased m the said District, wiU be held. * the Borough * Council Chamber, Banns fequara West, aXU>», on MONDAY, the 9th day of of Local Elections Act, 1876 " wul be „ c- ceived a* the Town Clerk's Office till U o'clock Noon <m FRIDAY, the 30th day of January,! 891. * CHAS. E. FOOKS, it Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, » ..„ >9 Ashburfcou, Jan. 22, 189J 1 1*133



Public Notices. MR S. B. SEYMOUR, SURGEON- D.E NTIST OF CHRISTCHUROH, WILL VISIT AS H BU R TON n dates to be announced, and may be consulted ab MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST John Orr & Co. INVITE ITHE ATTENTION OF FARMERS S To their Large and Varied Stocks of all classes of Goods, suitable for the Harvest Field. 1000 Bales 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, l|in to 6in Valvoline and Lubroline Oil Lard and Olive Oil Cylinder Oil Perforated Zinc, 3/32>|7/8 Seaming Twine McCormick Binders, The agents of the^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 all comers. Both prizes were gained by the McCormick, which was awarded the full maximum number of points. Thi« was the first time: tlv 1* pcs'Roti whore <!;c winnei' 'it any trial m Australia obtained the full number of points under each heading. The McCormick also gained first prize at Stawell (Victoria) beating the Massey, Hornsby, and Deeriug. John Orr & Go; THE UIU EIRE AID MIIII HSUIE COMPANY OF NEW MAP. ITD. i CAPITAL ;....£2,000, 0 PAID UP.. £100,000 RESERVE & REINSURANCE FUND £65,000 General Manager : W. DEVENISH MEARES Esq. OFFICES : 172 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Special Features : Lire ONLY INSTITUTION ojt its kind having its HEAD OFFICE is CHRISTCHURCH. LIBERALITY m SETTLEMENT of CLAIMS. RATES, me LOWEST CURRENT. To Farmers. CLIENTS of the COMPANY and others are reminded that all Grain, Stack, and Implement RISKS are taken by this Company at Lowest Current ■tates. John G. Restell WEST STREET, ASJIBTJPTQ^S



Irrigation. TUST what is wanted for the country 0 also a REVOLUTION m the DRAPERY TRADE. Here we have it at W. W. Spencer and Co.'s THE MOST GENIIINE Clearing Sale Ever held m Ashburton. Everything Reduced 25 per cent. DRAPERY, CLOTHING AND BOOTS: I Men's Tweed Trousers 10s 6d, reduced 1 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 s|d Stay Busks, all sizes, 2d a pair Prints 2s 6d, ciress length Prints 3£d, 4|d, s|d, guaranteed to wash Towels 3|d each Washing Muslins 3d per yard Dress Goods 4kl per yard Boys' Braces 4d. Boot?. Boots. Colonial Shooters 9s lid, Bluchers 6s 6d, 6s lid. Women's Strong Elastic Sides H;s 9d 'Cliilds Kid Elastic Sides from 2s lid AT - ' . If. W. BPBWCSR k CO, THE ARCADF Massey-Toronto Light Bindr 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 V*orth of Extras m Stock, which wil be supplied to farmers at manufacturer's prices at any time DAY OR NIGHT, FRIEDLANDER BROS. THE Him MOIP COMPANY if IBW ZMiffl (FIRE AND MARINE ) rfIHE Business of this Company has 1 been TRANSFERRED to the 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 ANOB 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 fok 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 KATES CUFF & GRAHAM, Managers for Canterbury, Christchurch. Agknts rou Ashbuktok : FRIEDLANDER BROS 22 /nHEAp SA L E ALE FOR ONE MONTH AT ANDREW ORR'S. GREATEST ARGAINS EVER SEEN IN THE HISTORY OF ASHBURTON. Ladies' Kid Gloves up to 6| 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 atr 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 good. 1 lot Best French Merinos, various shades at Is 6d. 1 lot Black French Lustres at 8d per yard, worth 3s. 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, &p., &c. REMEMBER—FOR ONE MONTH. ANDREW ORR, HQLESALE. & iiJiXAIL DKAPER



■■ ■ ■ ■ :Plih-;: "■ ■M*!-i! life* *--»-JM'3 B'-ij ' ' '■■■*(•.■;;.:.;.c ■ ; "■;>, It. ROBT. . Jlf§i| ffUHBIY 5 practical watch and clock maker, jeweller, &c. HAS to hand an imrrenae Stock of AYATCHES, CLOCKS, - JEWELLERT and PLAT^i of the latest and most approved^ designs. WATCHES.—GoId and Silver, Eeuglish and Geneva, American Hunters, and Crystals. 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 niaes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas'and. Wcddjpg Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committees, &c, &c. < ■ All Departments of works done on* the Premises with despatch, and at moderate charges. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 147 TIMBER/TIMBER. TIMBER, v "TITE 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. T Ex "Zior," 20,000 ft KAURI FLOORING and MATCH LINING, MOULD INGS and TIMBER. -NOW LANDING*AND IN STOCK-- ' ' L. WESIPORT 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. BY GoS "and Co. . TIMBER A^fD COAL MifiHCiiAMTS r AS!E3:B;CJRTO3Sr WHEAT. WHEAT. WHEAT. " WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We arc-also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Fanners' account m our NEW GRAIN STORES, West Sheet, Ashburton, on favorable terms. Cornsacks aiid Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rates. ROLUTT and GO, GAISrTEiRBTJrre- MILLS OFFICES and STORES: West Street, Ashburton. ... ~~He~Rojal InsianerGMpanyT ~: HPHE wealthiest known Fire Insurance Company m the world, and. sti nguished .1 for MODERATE RATES, PROMPTITUDE, and LIBERaLITY. ' .ACCUMULATED FUNDS OVER £6,000,000. beg to advise our Clients and others chat we arc. prepared to receive Is for Insurance m the above Company, on BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE, FURNIiUKE, etc, and GROWING CROPS AT LOWEST RATES. W. H. COLLINS & CO., AGENTS ;^AST BTIIEKT :i >■ ASHBUPTOIT OEOEGE JAMESON "~ GENERAL MERCHANT, ASHBUftTQN AND RAKAIA, TTAS IN STOCK A LARGE SUPPLY OF BINDEE TWINE, OILS/ HARVEST REQUISITES AND GSNRAL FARM STORES ALSO,- COBNSACKB AISD SEAMING TWINE, —AGENT FOR—; The >3Sew Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company, The Union Steamship Company, The New Zealand Shipping Company' EX "MILTIADES" ak» EX "MINYHIVE, 1200 Bales Corosacks, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT, which w(£offer to Farmers and others at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. We have for Sale o :-,m p>. TONS PURE MANILLA BINDING TWINK. ''''■■ .i- i. . ~j h TONS MIXED BINDER TWINE (h Manilla, si Flax;. Q TONS PURE NEW ZEALAND FLAX BINDER TWTNjtf Qf\ TONS BINDING WIRE, white cross brand WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY TO FARMERS & AT LOWJSST CUIIXU2INX RATES WANTED FOE IMMEDIATE DELIYEKY 10 000 BUSHELS EYEGEASS. r^;;—.o: — FRIEDIf NDER BRttv



MR GEORGE JAMESON FOR PRIVATE SALE. QAA ACRES Land, 2J miles from Ashburton, all m grass, with five-roomed House and four-stalled Stable. o c\ tv aeries at -Newiands> "1 KOK AORBS afcWakanui- T.S. 250 and 251, cornel* of Moore Street and East Belt, on which is erected a well built Six-roomed House. LOTS 1, 2, and 3, Creek Road, Auen tun, containing f-acre land, four-roomed House. , A low price will be accepted for this property. Apply to GEO. JAMESON^ [ Land Agent, Ashburton and Rakaia. . Gr. Ju AWCETT JJODDS SURGEON DENTIST, Address :—Couri Chambers, above. Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. private Residence, * Tancred Street, Three doors below Masonic Hall, TO IHE WORKINC Mil or A^S|H|BUJRTOF CO S UNTY. fITE WILL SUPPLY YOUj,WITH t 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 DRAWERS, Merino 2 3 1 PAIR SOX, Merino 1 0 1 TIE 1 0 2 l 5 9 WE don't have bogus Cheap Sales, but are prepared to supply the above goods EVERY DAY [IN] THE j'SWEEK until further notice FOR CASH ONLY KAIAPOI HOUSE, Ift M ITCHELL O_ mURNER. IIVIITCHELL <X» XURNER. A USTKALTAN MUTUAL PROVI J\. 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. Eiward Richardson, C.M.G., M.H.ii. Nicholas Reid, Esq. ANNUAL INCOME 3XCEEDS £1,625.000 STERLING. INVESTED FUNDS EXCEED £9,000,000 STEELING, REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD AS SURE WITH THIS SOCIBTY: IT is the only Colonial Life Oftie giving Annual Bonuses, reducing the vet cost of Assurance to the Lowest Possible Limit, ■ i It is the old largest, wealthiest, and most prosperous Mutual Life Office m the Southern Hemisphere. ITS Bonuses are larger than thbse of any other Life Office of similar age ifc auy other part of the world, \ The Society has distributed amongfi its members upwards of £4,050,000 m Cash Bonuses, representing Reversioiiary Bonuses exceeding £8,006,000 sterling, AFTER making unusual ample reserves, the Cash Surplus for division for the y^ar 1889 was £426,494, a larger amount of profit than has ever been realised ir divided m one year by any other office <if the British Empire. , THE Society issued 11,664 Nev; Policies during the year 1889, assuring £3,679,459, with new Premiums amount ing to £133,411. The Society Offers UNDOUBTED SECURITY, LIBERALITY, PROFIT ITS investments m New Zealand seciri 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 THS SOCIETY, AND DO NOT BE DECEIVM) BY THE SIMILARITY OF NAME CF SOME OF THE YOUNGER AUSTRA LIAN OFFICES. EDWARD W LOWE, Resident Secretary. Christqfyurch District Office, W- X DERRY, Local Broker, Agency Clerk, U SANDER,



qtefhens "dros Ot ephens Jlj r ok market house WE have now m Stock and to anive 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; pure, and sold m any quantity j from one pound upwards. , Also, m fancy olb Caddies. These Teas we can recommend as being Tip Top Value. TO GIVE SATISFACTION IS OXJR AMBITIOF STEPHENS BROS. MABKET HOUSE fin.. SPARROW TAILOR AND MEN'S M ERG B R. EAST BTJREET, NEW YEAR GIFTS. NEW YEAR CARDS AND NEW ANNUAL VOLUMES and BOOKS for Prizes and Presentations. NEW FANG? GOODS.'*c M ArV L F. ANDREWES & Co. ; I. Salek and Go. (Nexi Bank New Zealand) WATOHMAKEES' AND JEWELL 118- f Lowest Cheistchurcih Pees as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and JTS guaranteed 12 months. tJ IjEBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal _IT fepectacles. Sights tested free. Several good second-hand RotheuaM and Other English LEVERS very cheap «nd and guaranteed. A "SPECIALTY.— Rotheram's English Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUB 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.; "Xr v w Q H O WIN G -1> o w Ohowino A FASHIONABLE LOT OF Springd Summer Goods. THE LATEST FASHION, REASONABLE PRICES, GOOD FIT and WORKMANSHIP, ought to ensure a ready sale for these Goods. Ccm« Sarl.r, Anil ttvold The Rush at Xnius Our Customers may d^pe^d upon cv promise that their orders will he finished up to time. H. It E. Cralgheatl, TANQRED STREET,



ODDFELLOWS' HALL. WEV. CHAB. CJLAJRK, THE Brilliant Entertainer and Exv quisite Humorist, who will present his entirely NEW DICKENS LECTURE ON yitIPAY, JANUARY 30tii, With the following illustrative recitals :— X.—Pickwieklsfti shooting party. 2.— Sidney Carton** sacrifice. 3. —David's dinner to the Micawbors. 4,— Dv Marigold's prescriptions. I . Admission : 3s and 2s. Plan of *ei«#ved seats at H. M. Jones. Corawence at 8. R, S. SMYTHE. - SATIJBI>AY TOWER OF LONDON ■ ■_______ Li!! STAR OF THE EAST LODGE, No. 62, 1.0. G.T. MEMB3£3S are requested to attend 'VQ.JXIQWE. Business of import ance. - ASHBURTON LODGE, 1.0. G.T. MEMBERS requested ta wttentl FRIDAY 7.30. Election /# W Officers. Business important. All claiWS against above Lodge must be rendered on FRIDAY, 30th inst., or will not be re cognised. 1§162 Trial. * TRIAL of Maindonalu's Self- WeedbV £<)V Threshing will take place at ;Mr Roberit Mclntyre's Farm, Ashbur *ton TWks, neaa* .Digby's Bridge, TO MORROW, :(Thursday), feather per mitting. All interested are invited to be present during thtdt* I**s9