extensive scale, lufc as it quickly turned rancid, it was used chiefly for soapmaking. But now it can be perfectly purified, and the fat made from it is more like butter than any other imitation. It has nearly the same descriptions of flavoring acids and m the same proportions as butter, which cannot be said of margarine. Vegetaline, as the new fat is termed, has a strong resistance to rancidity, and its use m hospitals has proved it to be easily digestible. It can be sold privately at 7d ft pound, and thp people of Germany pre fer it to margarine. It is also used ex tensively by pastrycooks. No doubt butter will be adulterated with it : but if. deserves to be sold on its own merits, as it is a pure fat, and not open to the objec tions reasonably entertained against a commodity made from the refuse fat of animals.

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AncklMiKl Gas Company. Auckland, February 2. At the annual meeting of the Auckland Gas Company to-day the report showed that though the quantity of gas sold had slightly increased, the revenue had de creased by £3159, owing to the reduction m the price. In consequence of the strikes the cost of coals had increased by £2666, and the net profit for the year was less than the profit for the previous year by £5882 13s 4d. The accounts show a net profit of £17,104, and the balance brought forward from last year £16,753, enabling the payment of a divi dend of 7s 6d on fully paid up shares, and 3s 9d on half paid up shares, and to carry forward to next year £2517 14s 4d. H,ifl« Asuweiation. Wellington, February 2. Captain Collins, Treasurer, and Lieut. Davy, local member of the Executive of the Heir Zealand Rifle Association, have found several places between Silverstream, and Wallaceville, about 18 miles from town, suitable for a permanent range for the annual competition of the Association. Each place is close to the Government railway line, and a 1000 yards range can easily be obtained with a splendid back ground capable of carrying 30 or 40 targets. Shooting would be due south or south-east. nelson .AnnlverMwy. Nelson, February 2. The weather to-day has been bad for * the anniversary holiday. The Friendly Societies' Fete is going on, but the attendance has been interfered with by frequent south-east showers.

A Unique Town.

The " Eclectic Magazine" of foreig 11 literature for November contains an m" j teresting article, entitled, "A Unique Town," by Mr P. Hordern. The town referred to is the town of Bedford, m England. When, m 1556, a successful Lord Mayor of London presented to his native town a gift of buildings erected for use as school and hospital and almhouse, and added for the better maintenance of his charity •* thirteen acres of meadow land m or near the parish of St. Audrew's Holbbrn," the wildest dreams of the donor never pictured the rich and far-reaching nature of his deed. Unfortunately, the very comprehensive ness of the founder's charity served to counteract the benevolence of his inten tions. In the largeness of his heart he sought to provide not only for the " nourishing and informing of poor children," but for the " marriage of poor maidens," for the apprenticing of youths taught m his schools, for asylums for the old and infirm, and for "doles of alms" to the poor. Like most public charities this one came to be grossly abused, and for hundreds of years this munificent, stream of charity was turned to the pauperising ot the town which the donor sought to benefit. "The charity," says the report of the Schools' Enquiry Com mission of 1808, '• colors and determines the whole life of many; it bribes the father to marry for the sake of his wife's small portion ; it takes the child from infancy, and educates him m a set form ; settles the course of his life by an appren tice fee ; pauperises him by doles ; and takes away a chief object of industry by the prospect' of an almshouse." Fifteen years ago. final shape was given to the reform of the great en dowment—one of the richest of the kind m England,—and then the full force of the impulse to local pros perity was felfc. The change has been by | no means confined to the schools and chari- j ties concerned. While it has brought < within easy reach of all comers the advan tages of the highest development of the public school system, it has served to revolutionise an important town, to give ] new growth and new channels to its trade, and to cause ah incredibly rapid extension f its area and population—converting it, m fact, into a loadstone of attraction to one of the largest and most influential classes of the community, and moulding into harmonious working elements of society often the most imcongruous, gathered from the ends of the earth.

" The steamer Kahu, which arrived from the Chatham Islands yesterday evening, brings news that the natives are still quiet with regard to dog tax collection. No other steps have yet been taken by the authorities to collect the tax. A few more cases of goods from the wrecked vessel Assayc, have been washed ashore, as have also one or two cork fenders.

"A member of the South Australian House of Assembly, m moving the reply to His Excellency's address, came to this burst of oratory—'Sir we must educate our children.' But it instantly flashed across his mind that he was unblest with ' babies,' and he recalled himself with : * Sir, you must educate your children.' But at this proposition the chair man began to shake his head and grin. • Sir,' continued the perplexed orator, amidst the roar of the House, 'sir, you- they—we —they must educate their children.' From a letter just received from a gentle man who went home to England via San Francisco, the " Lyttelton Times" learns that no better illustration of the benefits derived from irrigation can be seen than along the railway line m going across from the Pacific Coast. "He says: We were much struck by the effects of irrigation. The rail way line ran through a dreary waste, but as soon as we arrived at a station where wateu j had been brought on for the use of the engines and watering the land there we saw beaut J. ful gardens and trees, as well as crops of grain." Tiik Best Remedy for Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice called the j,-Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle aperient, are mild m their operation, and safe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at Is lid, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendors throughout the wo Id

THE ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN, MONDAY; FEBRUARY 2, 1891.



doaal* • ' ; MANY years since wclnd tlio pletfrar* to "introduce to the public the UKFALO MRATDOMS IU*O (TITS, now e\-tc:is;vely used m the prineipa. kennels \ the ivuf]il. . S-iifo th-it limo we have made many im o. raiH'cs iiij]ir(>vcmenls m their nnumfftcfcnra —iiiiprnvnnoiits not of the nature of veget w.itijHrtii!'l^ v, liii-h'nK'-y be added to tiny 00-l ola Iril'ii.;,' oc;:l. but of f,he nature to produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingre dients which no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for which we have i-eceived numerous medals and high recommendations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor D.i Zurn, who after many careful ana'ys is sind exjiorinicuUi pronounced these biscuitb to be of the greatest excellence, and to'" nlain double tlio (iuantity of nourish ment that is to be found m the flesh, thus farming the best and most successful food for dogs that is possible to produce. It is important to notice that ev«y biscuit is stamped—^'Buffalo Meat, 'iradeMark," the quality of which we guarantee. Twenty shillings per cwt, carriage paid 1! HSOLE MANUFACTURERS, '-■ W. fe. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK L TMEHOUSE, LONDON,- EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE *. FACTORY, 754 Washington Street, ■ '■ JM £ W jl v«A| . ■ ■ , ■ / / ■ GRATEFUL-COMFORTING EPPS'srCOCOA BPEAKFAST BY a thorough knowledge of the nutnral ■ '■■»laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful supplication of the fine properties of wel , selected cocoa, Mr. Epps has provided our breakfast tables with a delicately flavoured beverage which may save us many heavy doctor's bills. It is by the judicious use of much articles of diet that a constitution may i be built.iip until strorigetiough to resist even tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies are floating aroundjus ready toattack wherever there is a, weak point. We may escape many a fatal shaft by keeping our selves well futified with good food and a properly nourished frame.—See article m the " Civil Service Gazette." Made simply with boiling water or milk. Sold m £-lb packets by Grocers labelled thua JAM*ES EPPS and CO. HOMCEPATIC CHEMIST, LONDON, ENGLAND. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILD! ' ■- ING iAND! INVESTMENT ISOCIETYH j Ofixces—Tancked Stkket Ashbubtok fT^O Encourage the saving of small sUtfls . JL the Society will take MONEY OH DEPOSIT In sums of One Pound and upwards, n the following conditions : — Sums of One Pound and Upwards received on Deposit, and Interest will be allowed on every complete Pound deposited to be reckoned from the day on which a complete Pound shall have been deposited, up to the dabe on which the money shall be withdrawn. A Depositor may witldraw the whole or part of the sum deposited, but tlfflf m less sums than One Pound, except when clos ing the account Deposits taken or 3 months at 5 per centt   lorrger periods 6 „ For particulars apply, EDWD. STEPHENS Manager. %l Though imitated by many, surpassed by  none | LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway St« tfon) DUNEDIN. MRS SILK, PROPRIETRESS THIS very popular Establishment con tinues to afford very superior accom modation to tourists and otJicrs who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. SOMERSET LIVERY STABLES. JOHN NEWMAN, Peopbietor. rpHESE old established and favorite . JL central Livery Stables are now. n ; my hands, and it will be my constan effort to again bring their business into he front rank, and make these stables what their position and accommodation warrant ibhem^-r > THE PREMIER LIVERY STABLES _l of the Ashburton County. 'Buggies Traps, Saddle Horses, etc., al aysonhire, with skilful drivers ready the shortest notice. Open or Close Carriages for Wedding or other parties. Cabs at any hour, day or night. LOOSE BOXES for stallions and race horses. Country customers are guaran teed every accommodation at the lowest current rates * JOHN NEWMAN. Proprietoa. SUtfS If MEASURE rpHE Largeot Stock of X TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEED Corae and sec. the prices ASH BURTON CLOTHING MART. 3AUNDERS BUILDINGS £JiV:Tf) jfl:4 R DAYtcTbe dZj 1 cXj' T made by persons of either,sex, m their own localities, at work for u.\ New bui-inoss. All meet with wonderful success Any one can do the work. You don't need capital, or above the same as none. We will start you. No ; space to explain here. But you can make a snug little fortune honorably and easy. The employment is particularly adapted to the Region m which this publication circulates. Boys mid* girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars and in s ructions mailed free. Now is the fcHie don't delay, but write to ub at once.— Sinson and Co,, PortJ&nd Maine United States.



ROBT j ;!OTRMf; PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand an imirenue Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLAT-S. of the latest and most approved design.s. - WATCHES.—GoId and Silver, Eenglish and Geneva, American Hunters, mo 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 Signetßings «* 'f''S A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PpOJrtV SUver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas and Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committees, &C, &C. . A ' ' ¥ All Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch, and at moderate charges. ,X, EAST STREET^ASHBURTOK * 14/ TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER: ~~~~ TMTE HAVE JUST LANDED AND TO ARRIVE— Ex ««Invercargill," 30,000 ft of RED PINE, BOARDS and SCANTLINGS. Ex "Loui*" 20,000 ft PRIME WHITE PINE FLOORING and MATCH LINING. Ex " Wild Wave, 20,00 ft, V.D.L. TIMBER, all Sizes. Ex " Wild Wave," 20,000 ft, 5 and 6ft PALINGS. Ex "Zior," 20,000 ft KAURI FLOORING and MATCH LINING, MOULD INGS and TIMBER. ° _NOW JLAND?NG-A^rD IN SfOCK WESTPORT COAL, GREYMGUTPI 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. I. H. Colß and Co. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS ASHBURTOK TT^HE known Fire Insurance Company m the .-worlds and sti nguished JL for MODERATE RATES, PROMPTITUDE, ahd LIBERaLITY, ACCUMULATED FUNDS OVER beg^to advise our Clients and others that we are prepnred to receive Is for'lnsurance m the above Company, on ;■• : .■; BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, etc, and , .,.. GROWING CROPS AT LOWEST RATES, -—-o—— _ , i ,,. , . ,< r . W. I. COLLINS & CO, AGENTS ill AST STREET ASHBXTFTON WHEAT TOIEAT^HBAT WE ABE PROMPT CASH BUYEES Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on .Farmers' account m our NEW GRAIN STORES, West Street Ashburfcon, on favorable terms. Cornsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rates, R OLLITT & C 0., CANTERBURY MTLLS. ; \ OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton. ........ ■ GEORGE JAMESON , GENERAL MERCHANT, • ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. - TTAS IN STOCK A LABGE SUPPLY Or BINDBE TWI^E, OILS HARVEST REQ U I SIT E S :AND . ........ , : . ... GEN RA L FA RM STORE S ALSO,-- ...... .; ;,. '",< '" ' CORNSACKS AND SEAMING TWINE. —AGENT f6R—' The New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company, ; The Union Steamship Company, The New Zealand Shipping Company —— WE ARE LANDING EX "MILTIADES" and EX "MINTHIVE, 1200 Bales Comsacks, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGHT, which we offer to Farmers and others at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. We have for Sale J~ p^ TONS PURE MANILLA BINDING TWINE. -| C) TONS MIXED BINDER TWINE (| Manilla, -J Flax;. O TONS PURE NEW ZEALAND FLAX BINDER TWINIS OA TONS BINDING WIRE, white cross brand v WHICH WE ARE PREPIRED TO SUPPLY TO FARMERS AT [JL.O WJBST CURRENT R,A.TIiJS^ rI, v" ,ii WANTED FOB IMMEDIATE DELIVERY 10 000 [BUSHELS RYEGBASS. FRIEDLANDER BROS.



ASHBURTON RIFLE CLUB. fTIHIS Year's Subscription now due. X Cup and Championship Match on WEDNESDAY, 4th mst., at 5 a.m. and 2 p.m. 2 4 C. CHAPMAN, Sec. U.S.S CO , rfiW U.S.S., CO [■ ■ * UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. The Company's Steamers have now re sumed timetable running to all ports. fHEEXCURSION SEASON .Will open Ist DECEMBER Next. Return tickets at reduced Fares. TRIPS TO WEST COAST SOUNDS On or about 14th and 26th JANUARY, and sth FEBRUARY. GEO. JAMESON, Agent, Ashburton. p HRISTIAS SALE. EVERY NOVELTY IN FANCY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS VERY CHEAP. MHS ADAMS FANCY REPOSITORY, Saunders' Buildings. 12 158 PUBLIC NOTICE. HAVING decided to relinquish busi ness m Ashburton, I take this opportunity of thanking my Friends and Customers for their Patronage m the past, and trust they will continue to favor 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 to Store Grain at Lowest Current Rates. Large supply of Corn Sacks and T»vineon hand. I*9o ROLLITT & CO. STEPHENS -QROS TEPHENS DROS MARKET HOUSE. TO STATION OWNERS, CON TRACTORS, AND HARVEST HANDS WE have just landed a First Class Stock of this Season's TEA, in cluding the very Choicest Varieties that money can procure. The Indians are flowery and pungent, whilst the Ceylons are spring pickings with plenty of grip. We have also m China Kaisow and Moning, both of excellent quality. In addition to the above we have secured for this district the sole right of selling and introducing the Kangra Valley Co.'sTEAS, which have been so highlycom mended and appreciated m other parts of this and the adjoining Colonies. We have therefore no hesitation m recom- j mending them to our Customers and the Public. We have further been successful m pro curing the agency for this town for Sutton's, of London, FAMOUS FRUIT SAUCE, Cheapest and best m the trade. No Housewife should be without it. All other Goods m Stock of Best quality, —Including— HARDWARE, TINWARE, BRUSH WARE, GLASSWARE, CHINA WARE, HOLLOWARE, CROCKERY, &c. N.B.— All GOODS purchased from us can be returned if not satisfactory, KSife, Satisfaction being our Motto. "=^3B STEPHENS BROS. MAEKET HOUSE ASHBURTON. Ie SPARROW TAILOE AND MEN'S MERCER. BAST BTBEET,



MR GEORGE JAMESON FOR PRIVATE SALE. QAA ACRES Land, 2k miles from ZAjKJ Ashburton, all m grass, with ' five-roomed House and four-stalled Stable. QAA ACRES at Wowlands. -f ptQpt ACRES at Waknnui. T.S. 250 and 251, corner'of Moore Street and East Belt, on which is erected a well built Six-roomed House. LOTS 1, 2, and 3, Creek Road, Ailen ton, 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. ll* IMIII. ■■■! II I II MUM—MI,»I ( Gr« -tf AWOETT JDoDDS SURGEON DENTIST, Addeess :—Courfc Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street, xrivate Residence, Tancred Street, Three doors below Masonic Hall. TO THE fOUIIC Nil OF A S HjB,U RT 0 X C 0 U N T,Y. tITE WILL SUPPLY YOU WITH .£ 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 25 9 1 WE don't have bogus Cheap Sales, but aro prepared to supply the above goods EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK until further notice ! F0 R C A.'S H ONLY •KAIAPOI HOUSE, MITCHELL C> BURNER. ITCHELL 06 XURNEB-. A USTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVI J\. DENT SpCIET*. Established 1849. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE I ON THJE ! MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH HEAD OFFICE-CUSTOM HOUSE ! QUAY, WELLINGTON. i 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 Biithe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Eriward Richardson, C.M.G., M.H.ii. Nicholas Reid, Esq. ANNUAL INCOME EXCEEDS £1,625.000 STERLING. INVESTED FUNDS EXCEED £9,000,000 STERLING, REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD AS SURE WITH THIS SOCIETY .• IT is the only Colonial Life Office giving Annual Bonuses, reducing the net cost of Assurance to the Lowest Possible Limit. It is the old largest, wealthiest, and most prosperous Mutual Life Office m the Southern Hemisphere. ITS Bonuses are larger than those of any other Life Office of similar age m ai*y other part of the world. The Society has distributed amongst its members upwards of £4,050,000 m Cash Bonuses, representing Reversionary Bonuses exceeding £8,006,000 sterling. AFTER making unusualamplereserves, the Cash Surplus for division for the year 1889 was £426,494, a larger amount of profit than has ever been realised or divided m one year by any other office of ; the British Empire. ( THE Society issued 11,664 New Policies during the year 1889, assuring £3,679,459, with new Premiums amount j ing to £133,411. The Society Offers UNDOUBTED SECURITY, LIBERALITY, PROFIT ITS investments m New Zealand securi ties are £1,273,514. and all the surplus Branch accumulations are invested m the Colony, thus making it essentially a THOROUGHLY COLONIAL INSTITUTION. BE CAREFUL SELECT THIS SOCIETY, AND DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE SIMILARITY OF NAME OF SOME OF THE YOUNGER AUSTRA LIAN OFFICES. EDWARD W LOWE, Resident Secretary. Christchurch District Office, W. H. DERRY, Local Broker, Agency Clerk. ¥ H ZANDEIi,



'" ~ " h. MrjoNEs; ' SANTA OJLiAXJS IS COMING ANDso is Old Father Christmas, to give the above a fittimr reception. The jLjL. Undersigned is now opening up a varied and well selected .Stock of Useful and Ornamental Goods suitable for Presents, Prizes, .Ke wards, Xtnas and Now Year Gifts, ranging from a diminutive Penny Doll to a Seventy Guinea Piano panese Toys and Fancy Goods, 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, Pjrfmnery and Toilet Requisites, Cricketing Material, Fancy Glassware, Tea Services, Opals i Bracket* 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 Boiks for pmes Tos and Fancy G oocls forschool treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. Inspection Invited. h. m. Tones



' Public Notices. MR S. B. SEYMOUR, SURGEON- -DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT A S H BU RT ON n dates to be announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST' I John Orr &,Co. INVITE |THE ATTENTION OF FARMERS To their Larg» and Varied Stocks of all classes of Goods, suitable lor the Harveet Field. 1000 Bales Binding TWINE, Crown Brand 250 Bales Manilla Binding TWINE Machine Extras and Fittings 100 Cases Binding WIRE, White Croa 100 Cases Castor Oil Leather Belting, liin to 6in x \ alvoline and Luhroline Oil Lard and OHve Oil Cylinder Oil Perforated Zinc, 3/32 _to][7/8 Seaming Twine I 1 McCormick Binders. The agents of the^McCormick reapers and bindera 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. This was the first time itus season wJaetc the winner ;i£ any trial m Australia obtained the full number of points under each heading. The McCormick also gained fin-it pi'iae at Stfiwell (Victoria) beating the Massey, Hornsby, and Deering. —-—■ John Orr & Go, THE UIIOI FIRE Ml) MASH lISMUIi IOMPAIY OF nr xuun. Ltd. CAPITAL.... £2,000, 0 PAID UP.., £100,000 RESERVE & REINSURANCE FUND £65,000 General Manager: W. DEVENISH MEARES Esq. OFFICES : 172 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Hpeeial Featui-es: L'hb ONLY INSTITUTION of its kind having its HEAD OFFICE m CHRISTCHURCH. LIBERALITY m SETTLEMENT of CLAIMS. RATES, ihb LOWEST CURRENT. Xo Fanners. CLIENTS of the COMPANY and others are reminded that all Grain, Stack, t and Implement RISKS are taken by this Company at Lowest Current ► lates. John G. Eestell c WEST STREET, ASHBTJRTON 3 AGENT?



raplic Notices^ FOUND, A SILVER MOUNTED BROOCH., Owner can have same by paying expences, at " Mail" Oflice. 2 2 PUBLIC NOTICE. RTT! "pvOWLE, Tailor, begs to . JILJ. JL/ inform his Customers ' and the Public generally that he has re moved to the Arcade, where he hopes by care and attention to securu a fair share of Patronage. A trial solicited. Suits from £3 10s, trousers 245. ______ £!? PUBLIC NOTICE. MR CHARLES GRUBB having purchased a Bread and Biscuit Factory m Palmerston North, his father, Mb John 0. Guubb, has taken over the Business m this town formerly known as the Ashburton Bread Company (of which 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 ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. Reserve 111.1, situated at Ashton, m the County of Ashburton. fPENDERS are invited for the Lease of JL the above Reservefor 14 years, from May Ist next. Mr John Shearer, the present tenant, will allow persous to view the land. For detailed particulars apply to the Secretary of the Board. Sealed Tenders must be sent to the Chairman of the Board on or before the 30th April next. JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, Secretary. Ashburton, January 19th, 1891. l§los Irrigation. TUST what is wanted for the country J also a REVOLUTION m the j DRAPERY TRADE. Here we have it at W. W. Spencer and Go/s THE MOST GENUINE Clearing Sale Ever held m Ashburton. Everything Reduced 25 per cent. DRAPERY, CLOTHING AND BOOTS- Men's Tweed Trousers 10s 6d, reduced to 6s lid Men's Tweed Suits 22s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits 5s 3d White Lace Curtains 2s 3d a pair Best French Merino Is sid Stay Busks, all sizes, 2d a pair Prints 2s 6d, dress length Prints 3|d, 4kl, s|d, guaranteed to wash Towels 3^d each Washing Muslins 3d per yard Dress Goods 4|d per yard Boys' Braces 4d. Boots. Boots. Colonial Shooters 9s lid, Bluchers 6s 6d, 6s lid. Women's Strong Elastic Sides 63 9d Childs Kid Elastic Sides from 2s lid AT t I. SPMffl k CO, 'I HE AKOADF Massey-Toronto  Light Binder WitTS 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 6, 6, and 7 FEET CUTS. Of the latter only very few on hand. £2000 Worth of Extras m Stock, which wil be supplied to farmers at manufacturer's prices at any time DAY OR NIGHT. FRIEDLANDER BROS tbTwhuui mimi COMPANY OF 111 IUUII (FIRE AND MARINE ) "THE Business of this Company has \ been TRANSFERRED to the COMMERCIAL 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 ASSU&' ANCE COMPANY, (Limited) Established 1861. Incorporated under Act of Parliament, 7 and 8 Vie, Cap. 110. Head Office :19 and 20 Cornhill, ! London Capital fully subscribed ... £2,500,000 Total Invested Funds ... 2,351,707 Total Annual Nett Income... 1,132,239 HEAD OFFICE for 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 CUHRENT "RATES CUFF & GRAHAM, Managers for Canterbury, Christchurck. Agknts pou Ashburton .-. FRJEDLANDER, BROS



ASHBURTON FIRE BRIGADE. *TIHE Annual General Meeting will be X held TO-MORROW (Tuesday) at 7 p.m. punctually at the Brigade's Room. ALFRED A. FOOKS, 2 3 Lieutenant. FEBRUARY 9th, 1891. PRELIMINARY ANNOUNCEMENT, MR F. M, RICKMAN has received instructions from Mk Fkamk Hthel, to Sell all his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE and EFFECTS on the above date. F, M. RICKMAN, I Auctioneer!