WATERTON.

Opening of the new library HALL.

A most successful concert and ball, m Connection with the opening of the new Library Hall ab Waterton was held on Friday evening. There was a good attendance of people frcm all parts of the district. Mr It. Gilmour, Chairman of the Library Committee, occupied the chair, and explained the objects of the Hall, pointing out tlio great benefit that it would be to the district. A very lengthy programme was then gone through, consis ing of songs by Mrs Son], Miss Donaldson, and Miss Hawkins ; and •duets by Miss Hepworth and Miss .Donaldson, Mrs Soal and Miss Donaldson ; songs by Messrs Fooks, Stephenson, Black, Jamieson, and Wilson ; reading by the chairman ; dialogue by Messrs Dawken and Edwards, which created much amusement. Miss Hep worth and Mr Stephenson accompanied the songs on the piano, which had been kindly lent for the occasion by Mr Donaldson. Mr Mugford proposed a vote of thanks to the performers, also to Mr Donaldson for the loan of his pianoforte. The singing of the National Anthem brought a most enjoyable entertainment to a closu. The room was then cleared for dancing, which was kept up with great spirit till morning to music supplied by Mr Jamieson and the Misses Jamieson.

Chertsey School Treat.

The annual treat m connection with the Chertsey school was held m the school ground on Friday last. This gathering has become quite an institution m Chertsey. Not only are the young folks hospitably entertained, but all the parents and friends for miles round are made welcome. By eleven o'clock all the children had turned up, and after the "boys had indulged m a game of football, ■a liberal suppJy of refreshments was handed round. The usual races next occupied attention. There was a well selected box of prizes to be competed for by old and young, and after everybody was satisfied with their trophies, a move was made to the schoolroom. After the children had sung several of their school songs, Mr McDowell, chairman of the school committee, thanked all who had helped by their liberal donations to make the gathering a success. The prizes, which consisted of a handsome and well selected lotof books, were then presented, each child receiving one according to its standard. By this" time all were ready for tea, and after full iustice had been done to the loaded tables, the usual games were resorted to. For some time general interest was centered on Air Page, who had control of a sack of cocoa nuts, and every boy and girl, whether young or old, tried their luck with the balls. An en joyable game of cricket was got up during 1 -the diiy ; m short everybody enjoyed tthemselves so much that it was only dark less coming ou that made them think of (turning their faces homewards. The following ladies assisted at the tea tables, and attended throughout the day to the creature comforts of the young people : — Mesdames Parsons, and Childs ; Misses Paterson, Campbell, Doig, Todd, Horsnall Philpot, and Scott. Too much cannot be said of the efforts of Mr McDowell and his fellow committee men v to add to the en joyment of all.

fHE ASHBtJMdft GtJAttDIAIV : MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1891.



Tuiiiip Seeds* FOR SALE, .  IN LARGE OR SMALL QUAMTn-KSi-r- ;j )\ PURPLE & GIIEEN TOP ABERDEEN, MAMMOTH, WHITE STONE, & GUEYSTONE, <fee. -ALSO- ■ . . -.   ARTIFICIAL MANURES- '(J SUPERPHOSPHATES, BONE DUST,"&c. "' "U " BINDER TWINE OF THE BEST BRANDS AT THE ■ .  LOWEST CURRENT "PRICE'S. -*• MACHINE OILS OF ALL KINDS, AH WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORI'AIJiNT OF FARM AND .STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. G-ROHGE .JAMESON", Asbburtun ana Raka|a. .



"THE CORITER,' o—:— - " ■•-- . ■•■ v: PURCHASE of the balance of a Wholesale Warehouse Stock at the large DISCOUNT rif 40 PER CENT. Now showing : Best .French All Wool Dress Materials m newest" shades, double width, usually 3s 6d now 2s Od per yard * ~- ' Single Width, do, usually Is 9d now Is ' per yard White Striped Muslins, usually 9d now 6d * Best French Cotton Delaines, all colors, usually Is now 7£d ' A large lot of Fancy Goods suitable for Christinas -•' - presents, very cheap. >•' •„  W. H. COLLIER.



The Massey Reaper &, Binder Is guaranteed to be the Simplest m Construction, the Lightest m Draught and the most Durable Machine n the Market, A thorough trial is afforded every customer/and satisfaction guaranteed or no sale. .• ' -; £2000 WOBTH OF EXTRA PARTS AEE KEPT IN STOCK AND SUPPLIED BY US AT MANUFACTURERS; PRICES, As per printed lists with each Machine. ..'(.-. ;: , , FEIEDLANDER BliOS^ ASHBURTOfe



Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS.] ' ' [REGINALD B. RESTELL.] Moss and Restell "pTAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr Johk G. J-A. 'Rksteij,, have much pleasure m informing the general ,Public that they are now prepared to supply the following : — BUILDERS' MATERIALS. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers. The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready for immediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all bizes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws, Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &v. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood. ; Oils of all descriptions, Fire Bricks. " '' ;' PRODUCE—Chatf. Oats, Bran. Sharps, Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION.. Northern Fire Assurance A ssociation. ' ' Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited. MOSS ANDEfiS^BIiL, WEST STREET, ; ' ' ASHBURTjJN. r ..,,.,,,.,,..,*,,.^ 3 The Massey Reaper & Binder : HAS, SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO THE COLONIfcb IN 188 ,- TAKEN MORE PRIZES AT PUBLIC FIELD TRIALS, Where it has Competed, THAN ANY OTHER MACHINE IN THE FIELD. 75 TRIALS. 85| PRIZES. : EVERY TRIAL PUBLISHED has; been held under the auspices of an Agricul tural Society, and no Showyard Prizes included to sw«ll the lists.



vii ill i It m IXI 11 Tn - .i^K: (.*~j*^^ ANDREW BLACK. WATCHMAKER, EAST SJREET, HAS on hand and to arrive, a Lar^e Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery, Watches, including English- Levers by different makers ; and has just opened out a particularly nice lino of I adits' Watches at £'3 each. Largest Stock of Gold Brooches m Ashburton, ranging from 10s Cd to £8 10s. Ladies' Dress Rings from 15s to £8 each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5 sa. Gold Lockets from 10s. Gold and Silver Charms, &c, &c, at. reduced prices. SPECIAL LlNES—First class Electro-plated Butter Knife, Jelly Spoon, Pickle Fork, and Sardine Fork, with ivory handles, at 15s the set. SPECTACLES—Best Pebbles at 6s per pair. Silver Brooches from 3s each; Silver Earrings from 2s each ; Silver Scarfpins from Is 6d each. WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED atmoderate prices, ANDREW BLACK, EAST STREET.



Christmas Discounts 'I^^^^l fO PER CENT FOE CASH, j^^^Sj OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. jfßft RO BERTMURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c; HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATi] of the latest and most approved designs. 1 JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &g. 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 Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommitbees, 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. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASOjV IS9I-92. 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 other necessaries supplied <>t lowest rates and best qualities. = D. THOMAS, STOGK AND STATION AGENT, ARHBURTON OLOVEKS. TURNIP SEI Da Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. L HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have arrived m Ashburton, and as they have been imported by] myself direct from the celebrated Seed House of HURST AND SONS, LONDON THEY CAN THOROUGHLY BE RELIED ON, Both as to QUALITY and PRICE. I HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF XX JL xLGrJti AJSS GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG AND [FIRST-CLASS OOG-Ko JH OOT f^» CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES D, TH.OM AS, ASHBUMON. Land for Priyate Sale. KYLE—4OO Acres, R.S. 26030 and 26032, 300 Acres m Wheat, 66 Oats, balanc m grass CHERTSEY—I26 Acres, 28 Acres Wheat, 98 Acres m Grass 3 years CHERTSEY--600 Acres, large acreage m crop ; good improvements LYNDHCRST —500 Acres, splendid Farm ; grand improvements LYNDHURST —892 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, <*ood land MCTHVRN—43 Acres, well fenced, good land ° • SHERWOOD —500 Acres, good land, well fanced and improved; 260 Acres ill Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed. DARFIELD—7IB Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acres m Wheat, balance of tho land m Grass from four to eight years. This Farm has yielded 36 to 40br.s. of Wheat tv the acre, 52 to 57|bus. Gate, and is well worth the attention Q f anyone requiring a first-class home, The owner has determined to Sdl, as he is ordered to. go to a warmer climate MAYFIELD—I26 Acres, first-class land on the banks of tho Hinds TINWALD —10 Apres, m the centre of the Township DROMORK—7S Acres, well improved, all m Orasa WINDERMERE—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD—First-class new Dwelling House, 4 acres, prime land, Carter's Terrace T?o further particulars and terms apj_ly IK T 11 O ME AS, ;mhbuetqn



THE HOLIDAYS. "TT7E have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a LARGE SHIPMENT OF 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 OP MEN'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. Special I 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, j^b, 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 hand 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, &o. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW TBERRYMAH TAILOES Ss OUTFITTERS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Santa Glaus is Coming?! *Q > " I IN older lo give the above a fitting receptiop the Undersigned bus a Large and , Varied Stock f TOYS. BOOKS'and FANCY GOODS, all calculated to make suitable .off rin»s to we'eome Santa. Claus, to gladden the hearts of the Boys and Girls, lighten the per/nets of tln> F.-sthers and Mothers, and give joy and goodwill to all cjn cerned. B >OK>! : I'.OOiCS ! ! BOOKS !! ! An excellent selection, from various Authors and I'ubli-lu.i-,; I'.cture Books, Books of Travel, 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 6<], 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 describable 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 wont; Moveabie, 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. sjpeoiajl. annoumcement; ; ■ The above are all Marked as LOW AS POSSIBLE for the Xmas Trade ; bu* having a Large Stock, and m order to clear as much as possible, I will allowa DISCOUNT of 2s m the £ on all purchases of 5s and upwards from date to the end of this year. H. M. JONES.



Public Notices. ]^EW ANNUAL VOLUMES, Mew Kin as Cards, NEW BOOKS for PRIZES and PRESENTATION. FANCY GOODS, etc L. F. ANDRE WES and CO. ASHBUETON FINANCE & AGENCY COMPANY, Limited /"IASH ADVANCES maao on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. Offtpb.—Corner of the Arcade and Tancred Street. WM. HORNE, Manager TO STOOKOWNERS. T7IOR S A.LE, by the undersigned- Veterinary Brass Enemas  Sewing Needles (eye afc  point)  Milking Tubes •  Bleeding Fleams  Clams  Docking Knives  Mane and Tail Pullers medicines FOR HOUSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, AND DOGS CAREFULLY PREPARED. ADVICE FREELY GIVEN as to treatment of animals m Health and Disease. . M, CAMBRIDGE, ABHBURTOI DIG COHPAIT, LIMITED Mr T. Bullock. TOWN SECTIONS 792 and 793, each containing |-acre, Cox street j capital site for a house. ; CHEAP PROPERTY.—Cottage and two Sections on F.ast Town Belt. FOR SALE AT LOW PRICES LOTS 13 and 14, Allen's Road, Alien ton, wish 4-roomed Cottage and other buildings ; good position. LOTS I, 2, 3, 19, 20, 21, adjoining the Woollen Factory, Alford Forest Road. £18 10s ; Town Section, 1165, Cameron Street West ; easy terms, 555 ACRES, WAKANUL— Improved Farm with Dwellinghouse, &p. Full particulars on application. T O LET. — Cottage conveniently situated hi Moore street. Plentifu 1 supply of water. FOR SALE at a low figure and on easy terms, Cottaoe and Section Peter Street, West, plentiful water supply. T. BULLOCK



Public Notices HARRY FIIE9UIIIEB, " TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, AND PERRUQUIER, FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, AND PURVEYOR OF SPORTING GEAR AND TACKLE. The Holiday Season. "PRESENTATION PIPES, &c, m JL every s fyle, from the most costly m the market to the humble cherry wood. TOYS. I have received a direct shipment of these Goods, and School Committees and others would do well to inspect my stock before purchasing elsewhere. On account of there being no presentation Almanacks this year, I will allow TEN PER CENT off all Cash Purchases of [Fancy Goods and Toys, THE SUMMER SEASON. Angling, Cricket, and Lawn Tenuis outfits for old and young and suited to every purse. gJP Pay us a visit. HARRY FlMAll, EAST STREET. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. MRS ADAMS IS now opening some beautiful New Goods suitable for Christmas presents; comprising the latest novelties m Alham bra, Dresden, Japanese and Venetian Goods. Lovely Mountmellick designs m real Irish Linen, Table Cloths, Tray Cloths, Pillow Shams, Afternoon Tea Cloths, Hand Painted Fans, Photo Frames, Handkerchiefs, Sachets, and 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 a 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. Wool. WoolT Wool FC. TABART is making CASH • ADVANCES on the ENSUING CLIP IMIEJS OF C'QIHMISSIOJV. PERIODICAL SALES held through out the season, the first one being early n November. All WOOL by Rail is CARTED FREE from Christchurch Railway Station to my Store. For accommodation, light, &c, my Store is unsurpassed for the display of all lots. Prompt ACCOUNT SALES and PROCEEDS. Woolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowest Market Rates. F. C. TABART, Auctionee 1-, Woo bpoker &c, Christchurch. TABLE CUTLERY AND PLATED GOODS, —SPECIAL VALUE — FOB, FOURTEEN DAYS TNTENDING purchasers should inspect opr Stock of Beautiful NEW GOODS, QUALITY GUARANTEED, JOHN ORE & CO. 12U39



N. Z C. F. STANDS UNRIVALLED FOR Mens' and Boys' Clothing. EVERY GARMENT IS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AISD WELL MADE. I SUITS M. A. r> IS TO M. 1C A. STJ R IS. NEW STYLES m HATS, SCARFS, TIES, COLLARS, and all kinds of Gentlemen's Underwear JUST GPENED. INSPECTION INVITED. New Zealand Clothing 1 Factory. W. H. WEBBER, Manager. BOOTS A* » SHOES IN GREAT VARIETY AT J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STOBE. THE LARGEST and CHEAPEST Stock of LADIES' BOOTS and SHOES m ASHBURTON. LADIES' KID LACE BOOTS FROM fOs 6d LADIES' KID LACE SHOES FROM $g 6d GENTLEMEN'S LEATHER LACE BOOTS FROM $g f»<l GENTLEMEN'S LEATHER LACE SHOES FROM ?§ (»cl CHILDREN S BOOTS and SHOES m great variety equally Cheap. REPAIRS AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. Note Thk Addkess,— CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. J. BROCKELBANK, Manager "wootTwool "wooiT •SEASON 1891-9 2. Mbssbs MILES AND CO. ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on the ENSUING Placed m their hands FOR SALE /->j ■- g -r^c^i j x 171 tjt/-i/-»t either m Ashburton or at Christ fJJLlJrS VJJL WUU JL church ;or FOR SHIPMENT to MILES BROh. & CO., London. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, AND ALL NECESSARIES AT LOWEST "RATES. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. G-EOKG-E JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON'AND RAKAIA. 143



Christmas. EVERY Customer spending 5s and up ward* at W. W. Spencer & Go's Will recerv c a nice Christmas Present. We are now felling GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOTS, as cheap as any house m New Zealand. Note a few prices— Special value m Double-width Cashmeres, lOkl. Summer Dress Goods, 4s lid doz. Prints, Ginghams, Plain Zephyrs, we sell at ridiculous prices. Good Washing Print 3kl, White Muslin, 4|-d. These are wonderful Bargains. Very wide Window Net 4|d, Grey Calico 2s 6d doz., White Calico 2s 9d doz. Liberty Muslins 8s lid doz. 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 low prices. Neck Ribbons lOd doz, Sash Ribbons 93, 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 Bluchors 5s lid. Men's 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 lid a pair. Children's Patent Leather Strap Slippers Is, at W, I. BPffICBR k JO'S THE ARCADE Remember—Every Customer spending 5s and upwards will rece:ve a nice useful Christmas Present. Xuias 18917" T3EAUTIFOL SELECTION of NEW GOODS SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. -—Also — A LARGE VARIETY OF lEW €JOOD§ IN E^ERY DEPARTMENT PICNIC BASKETS IN GREAT VARIETY. Andrew Orr.



CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR- Selling Off!!! Cheap Sale !! Get the best value for your money. Now is your lime. 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 great 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, JAMES QUINN, Watchmaker and Jeweller, East street 12 146



.u.s.s co _, ißsSfps u.ss., co Iff UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY UF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL prom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin —Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday, EXCURSION SEASON HAS NOW COMMENCED. GEO JAMESON, Agent for ishburton



Public Notices. BOROUGH SCHOOL. , T^NTERTAINMENT AND DISTRI i _LJ BUTTON OF PRIZES m St. ! Stephen's Schoolroom on MONDAY, 21 st inst., at- 7.30 p.m. Front Seats Is ; , back scats 6d ; children h;ilf 1:1 ice. W. CUAIOTIEAD, 12*117 Chairman of Committee. ASHBURTON WOOL SALES. rnUE SECOND SALE ■ of the Season X will be held m the Orange Hall, Ashburton, on MONDAY, JANUABY 11. Farmers are requested to bring m their wool as early as possible. MILES &CO. (per Geo. Jameson), D. THOMAS, FRIEDLANDER BROS., 2+109 JOHN G. RESTELL.  —



JSEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Train arrangements for Ashburton Cale donian Sports and Christchurch Bicycle Raws, etc., December 2(% THE Train due to leave Timaru for Ashburton at 7.25 a.m. will run as follows :—Timaru, dep., 7 a.m., TRangi tata 8.18, Hinds 8.52, Winslow 9.9,1m wa1d 9.22, Ashburton. arrive, 9.^0, A Special Train m connection therewith ■will leave Ashburton for Christchurch at 9.40 a.m., Chertsey 10.13, Rakaia 10.27, arriving at Christchurch at 12.15 p.m. Both stopping at all stations if required. The train from Springburn will start at 7.25 a.m., and run 30 minutes Earlier than timetable times to connect with the 9.40 a.m. train for Christchurch. The evening train from Ashburton to Timaru will start at 5.35 p.m., and run 1 hour 45 minutes Later than usual, and the train for Mount Somers Branch will leave Ashburton at 5.45 p.m., and run 1 hour 20 minutes Later than timetable times. The evening train from Christchurch to Ashfcurton will start at 5.20 p.m., and run 1 hour 5 minutes Later than timetable irftzies'up to Chertsey, arriving at Ash buwton at 8.25 p.m. The train from Raika.% to Methven will start at 7.35 p.m,,a<Hd run 1 hour 10 minutes Later .than tiraeta/bie times. Goods fcraftic wjll be suspended. .12J137 BY ORDER.



Public Notices. WANTED, a man with six horses to Avork Reaper and Binder, to assist m harvesting 360 acres crop. Apply S. HUME, 12 138 Ashburton. "XT OTICE is hereby given m pursuance i_N of fche "Public Reserves Act, 1885," Clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Cale donian Society's Sports, on SATURDAY, the 26th day of December inst., on which day charges will be made ior admission thereto on the following scale, viz :— For each Adult ... ONE SHILLING. For each Horse ... ONE SHILLING. For each Trap ... ONE SHILLING. HUGO FRIEDLANDER, Claaijrmali Aahburton Domain Board. Ash burton, December 14, 1891. 12 91 — ""pLANO BEAPEBS & BINDERS. MESSRS MOSS AND RESTELL have a small consignment of these compact Light and Durable Harvesting Machines just landed, andean SelUt a figure that' will compare favorably with any other machine m the market. A Full Supply of EXTRAS can be had ,at the Timber Yards. MOSS & RTCSTELL, 2*128 West Street. ' hb^zbalandTeailways. CHRISTMAS DAY TIMETABLE. THE only trains to and from Ashbur ton on the 25th December will be the *7 25 a.m. Tiniara to Ashburton, 8 am. Christchurch to Ashburton, 3.40 p.m. Ashburton to Chrisfcchurch, 10.55 a.m. Ash burton to Timaru, and the North and' South express trams, which will run through as usual. All other trains will be cancelled for the day. Goods traffic will be suspended, 12 115 "By order.



Thk Best Rkmedy fob lotigkstioh— Norton* Camomile Pills are eonfidenty recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all fche diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Pills, 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 thn world