THE ABHBUBTOF GUARDIAN : FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11,, 1891.



'/s^, ANDREW BUCK: Jg|> J*lo ßtACKm*l TACT <sTRFFT IB^^^Vl Tflj^Shflf^^yy Late Student British Hero- XuHHSbmH lovical Institute, London, Certificated mmi the Ci'y and -^Bsa«^ Guilds Institute of L<*irlon Institute. BRONZE MEDALLIST FOft WATCHMAKING. LONDON, HBB7, , 10 PER CENT. REDUCTION ON ALL LINES DURING THE X 3 AND NEW YEAR SEASON. HAS to hand a very Large. Stock, of ...Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery ;compi dhronostfaphs, London made Levers m fiill plafceoHd f-plate, Rotherl English Levers, &c*, &c. These Goods are of the best make and finish, an quality and cheapness are second to none. JEWELLERY of all kinds ; a very largo (.election to choose from. CLO by the best Makers, at all prices. Spectacles and Eyeglasses, Preservers, &c. j REPAIRING. .j Watches of every description, Repeaters, Chronographs, &c, &c, accufl repaired, adjusted, and examined. Troublesome and stopping W»tches thorol cured. Satisfaction guaranteed. Old Gold aiid Silver bought, taken m exebj or made up into Jewellery, Electro-Plating and Gilding. All work done oj Premises *and guaranteed to give satisfaction. A. trial solicited 1 ANDREW BLACK, Watchmaker, East Street. Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS.] ' [REGINALD B; RESTELL. Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr Johj Restell., have much pleasure m informing the general Public that thej now prepared to supply the following:— XJUIJLIMER.S' \-MAXIs2Rij4JLiS. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Linirig, Black Birch, Red and \\ 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 covet and read immediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and l£ Galvanised Barb^Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all hizes. Staples, Kails, Hinges, Screws, I Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. I LIME, CEMENT, &c. I COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers. FIREVAJOD—Long Black Pino and Cut Wood. Oils of all descriptions, Firo Bricks, I PRODdCß—Chatf, Oats, Bran. Sharps. Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ' ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Nortfiern Fire Assurance .isscciation. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, iLimited. MOSS andRESTBLL, WEST SHEET, ASHBURTON. II 3 The Massey Reaper & Bindei HAS, SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO THE COLONIhS IN 188 TAKEN MOKE PRIZES AT PUBLIC FIELD TRIA 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 Agr tural Society, and no Showyard Prizes included to sv«H the lists. The Massey Reaper & Hinder Is guaranteed to be the Simplest m Construction, the Lightest m Drat and the most Durable Machine n the Market. ■ A thorough trial is afforded every customer, and satisfaction guarantee or no sale. fl £2000 WORTH OF EXTRA PARTS ARE KEPT IN ST(I AND SUPPLIED BY US AT MANUFACTURERS I 'PRICES, I As per printed lists with each Machine. ' I FEIEDLANDER BHOsI ASHBURTOM > D '' ' ' I "T H X CORNER, I T3URCHASE of the balance of a Wholosale Warehouse Stock H ■t a t the large DISCOUNT of 40 PER CENT. Now shoving :— ■ Best French All Wool Dress Materials m newest H shades, doul>le width, usually 3s 6d now 2s Od per yard Single Width, do, usually Is 9d now Is ; per yard H White Striped Muslins, usually 9d now 6d H Best French Cotton Delaines, all colors, usually Is now 7&d ' A large lot of Fancy Goods suitable for Christmas H presents, very cheap. . . - . W H (OLLIEiI TiPEMAMNGS. I TUST LANDED EX " MAORI" I j. 16 BALES 16 I Paperhanging's, I CHOICE PATTERNS, ARTISTIC DKSIGNS, EXCEPTIONAL (jUAII Inspectiott is specially invited to our Selection of new ? PANELLINGS AND DADOES, WIT a FRIEZES MATCH FOR DINING & DRAWING-ROOMS. ■ Hew Besl^ns for Ceilingrs. I PICTURE PATTERNS FOR NURSERIES. I BEDROOM PAPERS AT FROM PER PIKCE. I 6OQO PIECES TO SELECT.FRO BfJ 60(1 Competent workmen sent to execute Painting and Paperhanginp; of-every dt>.^| as required. Building Material of every Description m 6B W. If. Collins and Co., I IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF H OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS. Etß TIMBER & m\l, MERCHANTS. I A.GENTS.J'OR— Grey Valley Owl Company. H f * Royai mmv »cv Qompauy,



r THE HOLIDAYS. TT7E have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AOIIANGI, a ! LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m ; GENTS' HATS, SHIIt'IS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA. GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &o. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOYS' STRA.W HATS, &c. Special : Just Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. |~|_, Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES m TWEEDS, COATINGS, SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for the present season. The rush of orders already m 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, &c. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW TBERRYMAS TAILORS Sc OUTFITTEiiS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ~~"H. M. JONES. "VTOW opening up a very choice assortment of Fancy and Commercial Stationery, JJN Boxed Paper and Envelopes, Cream laid and Tinted; Floral Note ; Corrss pondence Cards; Light and Heavy* Rough and Smooth, Writing Papers. .Journals, Cash* Ledger, and Day Books, various sizes ; Account Books, made to order ; Schools supplied with every Requisite LEATHER! AND PLUSH GOODS. Tourists' and Blotting Cases, Purses, Wallets, Ladies' and Gents'" Dressing Cases, Albums for Midget, Cartes and Cabinet Photos : Jewel oases, and Ladies' Com panions, Ladies Hand Bags. ELEOTROP L~T TED GOODS Inkstands, Teapots, Butter, .lam, ; and Jelly Dishes; Biscuit Barrels, Teaspoons, Napkin Rings, Carvers, Cups, Waiters, Butter Knives, etc. BOOKS. BOOKS. Prize, Reward, and Presentation Books, New Stocks now to hand from various publishers. Liberal discount to School Committees purchasing prizes. Sunday, Chatterbox, Little Wide Awake, Infants' Magazine, The Prize Now In. BOOKLETS, and CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR CARDS, m great variety. INSPECTION INVITED. H M. TO NES. 1164 j&dSS&gj^ Christinas Discounts H^^^l 1O PER CENT FOR CASH, H^lmi OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETO^ SHL ROBERfIURRAY^ PRACIICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATS of the latest and most approved designs. JEWELLERY. -An almo3t endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding Keeper^ and Signet Rings of all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Committees, 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. SEASON 1891-92. 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 renders 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, BTOOK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTON OLOTERS. TURNIP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. 1.1 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. mmmm ———»__» * ■ . ■ I HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF JtvJL XLvX-KxJ-fcJD GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG AND [FIRST CLASS OOG-lA.O Jj \J\J X t^- CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES D, THO MAS, ASHBUBTON. Land for Prirate Sale. KILE—4OO Acres, R.S. 26030 and 26032, 300 Acres m Wheat, 66 Oats, balanc m grass CHERTSEY—I26 Acres, 2?!' Acres Wheat, 98 Acres m Grass 3 years CHERTSEY-—6OO Acres, large acreage m crop ; good improvements LYNDHURST —500 Acres, splendid Farm ; grand improvements LYNDHURST —892 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land MRTHVRN—43 Acres, well fenced, good land SHERWOOD—SOO Acres, good land, well fenced and improved; 260 Acres m Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed. DARFIELD —718 Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acres m Wheat, balance ot the land m Grass from four to eight years. This Farm has yielded 36 to 40br.s. of Wheat to the acre, 52 to 57-Jbus. Oate, and is well worth the attention of anyone requiring a first-claes home. The owner has determined to Sell, as he is ordered to go to a warmer climate MAYFIELD—I26 Acres, first-class land on the banks of the Hinds TIN WALD—IO Acres, m the centre of the Township DROMORE —75 Acres, well improved, all m Grass WINDERMERE—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD—FirBt-class new> Dwelling House, 4 acres, prime land, farter's Terrace Fo further particulars and terms apyly P. T H O MA S, ■■■■■■■«■; .ABSBUBTOK



HENRY ZANDER. I HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF Binding Twine*, Binding Twines, (Fiax, Manila, and Hemp.) Binding- Wire, Binding Hire, (Whitbceoss Brand.) In consequence of the heavy crops Farmers will find it to thwr ad- || vantage to leave their ORDERS EARLY to secure delivery, as the Makers Stocks are now exhausted. Reapers & Binders 1 AFY MAKE supplied at Agents prices. 1 HAVE FOR SALE a few second hand McCORMIOK, MASSEY, and HOWARD TWINE BINDERS, also some McCORMICK WIRE BINDERS m good order. A large Stock of EXTRAS for McCormick, Massey, Deering, and Buckeye Machines ALWAYS on HAND, and can be obtained at any hour (Day or Night) for the convenience of Farmers. I HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND Best English Leather Belting, all sizes 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 10 Cases Lard Oil 100 Cases Castor Oil 100 Drums Machine Oil (including Colza Olive, and Sperm) 10 Casks Lubricating Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red and black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Hay Rakes and Hay Forks China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome.s Plough Shares Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware for Christmas I presents , Barbed and Fencing Wire I General, Station, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars CHIN^, INDIA, and CEYLON TEAS. A complete assortment of the best Bands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand. HENRY 7AND EB, ENRY ZJANDEB, GENERAL MERCHANT, AND DIRECT IMPORTER -AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Cmnpany, Canton Marine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual ProvWent Socittr



Mr T. Bullock. ! TOWN SECTIONS 792 and 793, each containing |-acre, Cox street; capital site for a house. CHEAP PROPERTY.—Cottage and two Sections on Fast Town Belt. FOR SALE AT LOW PRICES LOTS 13 and 14, Allen's Road, Alien ton, with 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, &c. Full particulars on application. TO LET. - - Cottage conveniently situated m Moore street. Plentiful supply of water. FOR SALE at a low figure and on easy terms, Cottage and Section Peter' Street, West, plentiful water S upp^ LLocK MountSomers~Coal Mine. MESSRS W. H. COLLINS & CO. are hereby appointed agents for the sale of my Coal, and all monyes due to me for same must be paid to them from Ist December inst. All orders entrusted to them or sent to me at Mount Somsrs will receive my immediate attention. ANDREW EWART HARRIS, 12 53 Mount Somers. ~ASHBURTON~FJNANCB ~& AGENCY COMPANY, Limited, /^IASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES. BILLS Dlf COUNTED DAILY. o*we. —Corner of the Arcade and Tancred Street. VVM. HOIINK, Manasre.r NOTICE. THE RAKAIA BRIDGE will bo blocked against Road Traflic, for repairs, daily, between 11 a.m. and 6 p.m. from November 19 until further notice Trains will cross as usual. BY ORDER. Resident Engineer's Office, Christchurch, November 14, 1891. 11+79 PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HAIJTRAWA Y'S Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS 4 NECESSITY m every family /l_ It blacks and polishes Ladies and Children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Satchels, without brushing. Always gives Batisf action Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Pruggists.



HOOTS AW It SHOES IN GREAT VARIETY AT J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STOBB. 11wa.i_ i ■ , - * mHE LARGEST and CHEAPEST Stock of LADIES' BOOTS and SHOES m 1 ASHBURTON. LADIES' KID LACE BOOTS FROM fOS 6d | LADIES' KID LACE SHOES FROM 8§ Hfl GENTLEMEN'S LEATHER LACE BOOTS FROM £g Oil GENTLEMEN'S LEATHER LACE SHOES FROM ?g 6<l CHILDREN S BOOTS and SHOES m greafc variety equally Cheap. REPAIEB AT LOWEST "CURRENT PRICES. Note The A ddbess, — CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. J. BROCKELBANK, Manager ]J. Z. C. P. STANDS UNRIVALLED FOR Mens' and Boys' Clothing. EVERY GARMENT IS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND WELL MADE. SUITS M. A. Jy E~ rI? O MEASURE. NEW STYLES m HATS, SCARFS, TIES, COLLARS, and all kinds of Gentlemen's Underwear JUST OPENED. I3NSPE3CXIO2V INVITED, New Zealand Clothing 1 Factory. W. H. WEBBER, Manager. McCormick Binders. THE McCORMICK Is made to Wear and will last twice as long as the CHEAP MACHINES now being offered. THE McCORMICK Has proved the TRUE VRIEND of the Farmers of this District for the last fourteen years. If you want to save your Crops and your Pockets you must have a NEW McCORMICK BINDER. Why Experiment with Inferior Makes, and riak your CropaJ? THE McCORMICK IS THE BEST AND THEREFORE THE CHEAPEST. Machine .Extras. WE HOLD A COMPLETE STOCK OF EXTRAS FOR ALL McCORMICK MACHINES, INCLUDING THE WIRE BINDER, WHICH WILL BE SUPPLIED AT THE MOST SEASONABLE PRICES. BINDING WIRE, ~~~ BINDING TWINE, MACHINE OILS of all kinds, And every requisite of First Quality for the Harvest Field. JOHN OKE & CO. Importers* Ashburton.



MILES AND CO. TO FARMER* AND OTHERS IN SEARCH OF GOOD LAND. MESSRS MILES & CO., instructed by E. Herring, Esq., Manager of ■the Alford Estate Company, will submit to Public Competition on Saturday, Dec. Is, at the ORANGE HALL, ASH BURTON, at 2 o'clock, 1205 Acres 1265 Of Rich Wheat and Turnip Land on the bank of the RIVER ASHBURTON, and being that part of the 4.LFORD ESTATE situate on the south side of the road lead ins? from the old Spread Eagle road to the Valetta crossing. The Land will be sold m Four Block?. A. B. P. LOT 1 contains ... 205 3 0 LOT 2 contains ... 429 3 38 LOT 3 contains ... 411 3 16 LOT 4 contains ... 217 2 21 Plans are now ready, and may be obtained on application to the under signed. TERMS are EXCEPTIONALLY EASY. Ten per cent cash, ten per cent m 12 months, ten pef cent m 24 months, balance m 5 years, Interest ab the rate of 6 per cent. MILES & Co., Christchurch, J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, Agent, 11|169 Ashburton and Rakaia. Entertainments. /-"VeTdFE L LOW S' HALL To-Night. HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL CONCERT. Part I. Vocal Waltz, "See-Saw," ... Children Action Song, " Japanese Fan," Children Songs by Mesdames Brooke and Gamble, Messrs Black, Stevenson, and Millar. Violin 5010... ... ... Mr Wood Part II Kinderspiel, "Flowers of the Forest/ Children. Impersonations of Historical and Tradi tional Characters ; Old Songs ; Rustic Scenery. Music by Ashburton Orchestral Society, Leader Mr Wood. Conductor Mr Gamble. Admission: 2s, and Is. Doors open at 7.30. Commence at 8. Conclude at 10 11 179 WATERTON LIBRARY HALL. THE NEW HALL will be opened on FRIDA.T Evening, December 18, with a CONCERT & BALL. Ashburton Talent at the Concert. Concert Tickets, Is ; Ball Tickets, 3s 6d ; Ladies, free. Refreshments provided. ISAAC READ, 12 48 Secretary. MOUNT SOMERS~~ AND SPRINGBURN EXCURSION. DECEMBER 16, 1891. WE have made arrangements to con vey Excursionists from Spring burn Railway Station to the Bush and back, on the above date, at a Return Fare of 6d. A 6d Luncheon will also be provided. SHARPLIN, VINCENT, & CO. 12 70 Public Notices. FOR SALE, Two Roomed Cottage and quarter acre section adjoining John Orr's property, corner of Cox and Cross Streets, North Belt. Price £40 cash. Apply Mr C. Bradeli, Ash burfcon. 12 58 ASHBURTON LIBERAL ASSOCIATION. A MEETING of the above Associa tion will be held m the Templar i Hall, Wakanui road, on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, at; 8 p.m. Business : To receive Committee's Report. To consider question of Appointments to Legislative Council. General Booth's Scheme, etc. 12 66 J. DALLEY, Hon. Sec. aslburton"county council. WANTED— A Water Ranger for Lower Division of Ashburton- Rakaia District. Schedule of duties" etc., can be seen at Council office. Ap plications with testimonials to be lodged with the Chairman at 11 o'clock a.m., FRIDAY, December 18, 1891. j By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 12 45 County Engineer, j TO STOCKOWNERS. ' TjlOR S.VLE, by the undersigned— Veterinary Brass Enemas  Sewing Needles (eye at „ point)  Milking Tubes  Bleeding Fleams  Clams  Docking Knives  Mane and Tail Pullers Hedicineg FOR HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, AND DOGS CAREFULLY PREPARED. ADVICE FREELY GIVEN as to treatment of animals m Health and Disease. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, ASHBIRIOI Bill COMPAHT UMIIED.



ABSOLUTE PROTECTION AGAINST FIRE Manufacturers ot VULCAN PAINT AND SOTERIA. Absolute yroteetion s^*ms extens.oa of fire. Color cards and test shingles with ipwlnw jjions and ppoofs «f on materials well furnishei



I WILL ALSO SELL WORQ SECOND-HAND REAPERS / O AND BINDERS of all des criptions and makers, and Sundry other Farm Implements, D. THOMAS, 12160 Stock Salesman. Public Notices ftharpliii, Vincent, & Co., ALFRED FOREST SAW MILLS. QHARPLIN, VINCENT, & CO., SAWMILLEBS, | SPKINGBURN, \ Beg to draw attention to the fact that all sizes of Black Birch, Heart Timber for Piles and Decking of Bridges. Also, Fencing Materials, Posts, Strainers, Sawn Stakes, etc., of the very best quality, can be obtained at their Mills. They can also supply BUILDING TIMBER m Birch and White Pine at prices that defy competition. A good stock of Hurdles, Gates, Win dows, Doors, Galvanised Iron, and other Building Materials always on hand. The Company is m a position to take the Erection of Houses and Buildings on Contract at any place m the district. As none but competent tradesmen are em ployed, the workmanship can be depended * Large Stock of Dry Slabs on hand. 18-Horse-Cleyton and Shuttle*orth PORTABLE ENGINE, 701 b. certi ficate, m firat-ckas working order, FOR SALE, to make room for a larger engine. 12§55



TERMS EXCEPTIONALLY LIBERAL. Sale at II a m. T. BULLOCK, 12} 72 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19. Town Section 230, centrally situated, m Havelock Street, on account of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on ac oount and by order of the Mortgagees,— T.S: 230, containing £ Acre, Havelock street, will be offered m Two Lots, each Lot containing £ Acre. There is a small building on each allot ment. This Property is centrally situated, being only two sections distant from the County Council Chambers and, about six chains from East Street. Should prove a good investment. Terms at Sale. Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 12J71 Auctioneer. " "HmfTdT THOMAS. DAYID~THOMAS. T WILL HOLD MY WEEKLY HORSE SALE AT BULLOCK'S ARCADE o:s SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1891. PRESENT ENTRIES COMPRISE 20 HORSES, 20 Including — DRAUGHT HORSES, MARES, & GELDINGS ; HACK & LIGHT HARNESS HORSES, AND UNBROKEN COLTS & FILLIES.



Teas free from any excess of astringency South British Tea Company's pure blends AH forekeepers Ninian Hyslop and Cp.'s "Imperial, Jeylon and Indian Teas are direct from the Tea Plantation* — CA'lvtO Ask for Ninian Hyulop, and Co. Imperial new seasons Pure Ceylon and Indian Teas. Special prices,— (Advt,) " bankruptcy" notice"" _ IN BANKRUPTCY In the District Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton. In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act, 1883," and the Acts amending the same, and m the bankruptcy of John Geislek, of Ashburton, Laborer. "\rOTICte is hereby given that John -L* Geisler, of Ashburton, laborer, has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt, and that the first meeting of Creditors will be held m the District. Courthouse, Ashburton, on THURSDAY, December 17, 1891, at 2 o'clock m the afternoon. Dated this 11th day of December 1891. J. C. BELL, Deputy-Official Assignee. Wilding & Lewis, Solicitors. 12J69 ' MR~ tHbuIIoCK SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19. MR T. BULLOCK will Sell by Public Auction on above date, — Lot 22, containing J Acre, Church Street, Hnmpstead. Good Land. ' 12+73 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19. Part of T.S. 75, Corner of East and Ker mode Streets, with Shops thereon. MR T. BULLOCK has racoived in structions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, On account and by order of the Mortgagees, Part of T.S. 75, containing i i- ACBE, Situated at the Corner of East and j Kormode streets, WITH BUTCH EKS' SHOP And Other Buildings Thereon, Originally occupied by Mr R. Lancaster. Persons desirous of investing m Town Property, are invited to inspect this and attend the Sale.