German-English.

"Teb another lovely specimen of oreignerß ! A Dunedin firm has received, m the form of a lithographed circular, the following, dated " Nurem berg, Decembre, 1890 ;— Herewith I allow me to make you the communication, that I occupy me principal with the exportation of fancy goods and toys, and gave you enclosed my specification-list. The conditions are m the following manner :—Original prices of the fabricators phis 5 per cent commis sion accreditio m Europe or draft-docu ment. I should be very rejoiced, if you had the kindness, to have regard to my offer, and you will be convict of the pro bity of my principles.—Yours respect fully, S. Weidemann." We claim the right to laugh at this, of course; but m strict justice, we ought first to try whether we could put the'aame sentences into German with the same clearness, the same conciseness, and, above all, with the same felicity m our mistakes. Some of Mr Weidemann's phrases strike me as having great merit. "I occupy me prin cipial" is more euphonious than "I occupy myself principally"; and " you will be convict of the probity of my principles" has more dignity and im pressiveness that any possible English that you could:substitute for it. We may yet have to g6 to Germany to learn the potentialities of our mother tongue. Any how, pending the establishing of Volapuk, Mr Weidemann's dialect might serve as a perfectly good international English for commercial purposes.—**Civis."

Artificial Rianfall.

Two thousand dollars have been appro priated by Congress for investigation by the Department of Agriculture of che subject of artificial production of rainfall. Col. Caspar, of the Signal Service, aays: No doubt there is plenty of moisture m the atmosphere at all times, if only it could be gathered m the right place and be made to fall upon the earth. Man has accomplished as difficult things at that m the realm of applied science. It is not contemplated to produce rainfall by the Blow growth of the forest m the arid regions. The success of that method is still disputed. It is pro posed to find out whether rainfall cannot be produced by electricity, dynamite ex plosions, or other mechanical agencies. Taking the cue from the fact that heavy cannonading on a battlefield, or a Fourth of-July celebration, is usually followed by copious rains, the experimenters will work accordingly. The process of burning powder to produce rain has hitherto been too expensive to warrant its general use, but poßsibly cheaper explosives will be found. It has been proposed, among other things, to attach 25 pounds of dynamite to a toy balloon, and then send a flock of such balloons into the air with lighted fuses attached.

The Late Sir W. Fitz herbert.

The late Sir William Fitzherbert was born m 1810 at Houghton, and was the third son of the Rev Samuel Fitzherbert, rector of Houghton, near Yewil, m Dor setshire. He began his education at a dame school at the age of four, and there acquired the fine memory which has ever been a theme of admiration during his career. Leaving the dame school, young Fitzherbert was sent to the Sherburn Grammar School, after which he went to the "Merchant Taylor's," and later on wan, entered at Queen's College, Cam bridge. At the University he made a very good record, obtaining a "Senior Optime" m mathematics, a Brown's University medal, a "first-class" m classics, the M.A. degree, and a Queen's Fellowship. Besides mental require ments, Fitzherbert had a good physical record, being a great oarsman, and at tainuig ultimately the position of stroke of the University Eight. He was also the best boxer and all-round athlet of his day. Among his contemporaries at Cambridge were Bishop Selwyn, of Few Zealand, and Bishop Perry, of Melbourne. His University career ended, he took up the medical profession and began his studies at the Ecole de Medicine, m Paris, and finished them m London, at St. George's Hospital. Having taken his M.D. at the Royal College of Physicians, he settled down m practice at Hanover Squftre and there married a Miss Leigh, after whom his first ship was named, and who was so well-known and respected m Wellington m after years.

The Lord's Prayer.

ITS LANGUAGE IN SIX CENTUitIES. The following shews the evolution of the language of the Lord's Prayer :— A.D. 1300. Fader oure m hevene. Halewd be fchi name. Come thi kingdom. Thi wille be don as m hevene and erfche. Oure eche dayes bred geve us to-daye. And forgeve us oure dettes, as we forgeven our dettoures. And lede us not into tempta tion. Bote delyvere us of yvel. Amen. a.d. 1380 Our fadir that art m heunes halowid be thi name, thi kingdom come, be thi wille done m erthe as m heune, give to us this day our breed, oure other substaunce, forgeueto ua oure dettisaswe forgeuen to oure dettouris, lede us not into temp tacioun, but delyuer us tram yuel. Amen. a.d. 1483. Father oure that art m heaven, hal lowed be thy name ; .thy kingdom come to us ; thy wille be done m earth as m heaven ; oure every days bred give us to day ; and forgive us our tresspasses, as we forgive them that trespass against us; and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from all evil sin. Amen. a.d. 1534. O oure father which art m heven, hallowed be thy name. Let thy kingdom come. Thy wille be fulfilled as well m erth as yfc m heven. Geve vs this daye oure dayly breede. And forgeve vs oure trespasses, even as we forgeve our tress passers. And leadeus not into tempta tion ; but delyver us from evell. For thyne is the kyngedome and the power and the glorye for ever. Amen. a.d. 1582. Our Father which.art m heaven, sancti fied be Thy name. Let thy kingdom come. Thy will be done as m heaven m earth also. Give us to-day our supersub stantifil bread. And forgive us our dettes, as we also forgive our detters. And lead us not into temptation. But deliver us from evil. Amen. a.d. 1600. Our Father which arb m heaven, hallowed be Thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done even m earth as it is m heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, And forgive us our debt* as we also for give our debtors And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil; for Thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory for ever. Amen. a.d. 1653. Our Father which art m heaven. Hallowed be thy name. Thy kingdom come. Thy will be done m earth as it is m heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our debts as we forgive our debtors. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver ua from evil; for thine is the kingdom and the power and the glory for ever. Amen.

According to the official returns, the total yield of gold m Victoria last year was 483,5600z, being a decrease of 26,2780z on tlieyieW for 1889.

THE PREMIER'S SPEECH.

The Hon. Mr Ballance was not allowed Jong to be at the head of the Govern ment without being afforded an oppor tunity of making known his intended course of action m that capacity. The banquet at which the hon. gentleman was entertained by his constituents on Thursday evening was the occasion of a speech m which the outline of the policy the Government intended to pursue and the principles which they would follow were laid down. First of all, the questions of the Legislative Council appointments, the irregular summoning of Parliament, the pro rogation, and the honorarium were dealt with, and as the facts m con nection with, all of these matters are too clear to admit of any two inter pretations, not much time or eloqnence was wasted upon them. Mr Ballance could only do as the public have already rightfully done—saddle the late Government with the blame of wrongfully advising his Excellency the Governor, and thereby causing all the needless trouble and expense. His Excellency was candidly declared to have acted throughout the proceedings m a perfectly constitutional manner-*— as we have already pointed out. The policy which Mr Ballance enunciated is based on truly Liberal principles, and embodies the principal measures, foreshadowed on the platform at the recent elections. The incidence of taxation is to be re-adjusted so as %b\ reach more equitably than at present the different classes of taxpayers. The industrial classes are to be re lieved from the too severe pressure of the Property-tax, while farmers are re assured against the fear of being burdened through the action of a Land tax, and along ffith manufacturers are to benefit by the changes. The Pre mier's utterance on this question make it evident that he can clearly see his way to relieve the classes that are at present too heavily burdened, without oppressing other classes with any un due weight of taxation. The Land question was narrowed down to the solid fact that the unsold public lands of the Colony suitable for settlement are altogether a very small quantity, and while guarding this for its proper purposes the Government will take steps to obtain further areas of land to meet the demand for small holdings which undoubtly exists. This is to be done m two ways, namely, by the pur chase at fair and reasonable prices of land now m the hands of private indi viduals, and by reforming the Native Land Laws m such wise that European settlers could be given good leasehold titles, and one of the greatest obstacles to the settlement of the country thus overcome. Measures aiming at the reconciliation of labor and capital are to be introduced, and m this connec tion, Mr Ballance admits that his Ministry have an ideal state of affairs m view which it will be very difficult to attain; but they were not without hope that practical ends may be arrived at by their efforts. Borrowing from beyond the Colony is to be discon tinued, and oar Colonial self-reliance is to be tested no further than by the raising within ourselves of only such sums as may be required for the neces sary work of colonisation. Taxation, Land, Labor, and Finance are there fore to be dealt with, and from the in dications given of the directions m which reforms are to be effected the country may be thankful that her destinies are m the hands of patriotic statesmen whose aim is to promote the happiness and prosperity of the People while increasing our credit and dignity among the nations, Mr Ballance might well feel his position of head of such a party as one of great honor and responsibility, and his whole speech shews that he approaches his duties with a due sense of their importance, and with a steady resolve to "speed the right."

A Rich Mine.

With all our pride of mineral wealth, it will probably be long before we can boast possession of a mine like Dal couth, situated m an ancient mineral field of the Old World, Cornwall. This celebrated mine is now 3,000 feet deep, with the ore as rich at that depth as on any other level. Two thousand hands, men, women, and boys, are employed mining, crushing, and cleaning the ore, while the dividends have been equal to 40 per cent, during some periods. When the lease expiredsome nine months ago, the landlord demanded and obtained, for its renewal, £40,000 of a bonus, and a percentage on the owtout. In addition to this, the company's clerk, about the same time,, embezzled ■£14,000, and cleared for foreign parts. Having now £54,000 to raise necessi tated the company issuing more scrip. Shares at £50 each, however, were eagerly bought up, and the financial position of the Company again secured. An incident occurred at this mine) twelve months ago, which proved that! the Cornish miner, like his Northern brother, at the time of a mining disaster, is ready to imperil his life for his comrades. A fire broke out m one of the levels, and 20 men were im prisoned and m danger of a horrible death. Nine men undertook the dan gerous duty of their rescue, and happily succeeded without|in jury to themselves. Great was the rejoicing m the neigh bourhood at this almost unhoped for result. A subscription was started, and at a meeting called for the purpose, Lady Bassett made a presentation to each of the nine men oi £30, asa mark of the public appreciation of their gallantry. •

TWE ABHETTTOON GXTABDIAN; SATUBDAY, FEBBUABY I*, 1691.



During the late Christmas season m London a novel plan w»s resorted to for giving the pwr the traditional plum pudding, without which the great, festival m English eyes : is shorn of nine-tenths of its glory. Some newspapers announced prizes for the three bast plum puddings, and, as a consequence, tons of them wer,e sent from all parts of the kingdom. After the prizes had been awarded the puddings were distributed amonc; [the poor and the various eleemosynary institu tions.



■: ROBL #v>s^. :'UKKAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLUCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand an immense Stock of WATCEKS, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATJ3 of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.—GoId and Silver, Eenglish and Geneva, American Hunters, and Crystals. h JEWELLERY.—An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold a»3 Silver Brooches, Lockets, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Guards, &c,, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding. Keeper, and Signet Rings of all ■ins. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas and Wedding Presenrs, at reduced price*. Exceptionally liberal- terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committee*, &c, &c. All Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch, and at moderate charges. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 147 ~ H. M._JONBS. ~ SANTA OJL.AIJS IS COMINGS A ND so is Old Father Christmas, to give the above a fitting reception. The XI. Undersigned is now opening up a varied and well selected Stock of Useful and Ornamental Goods suitable for Presents, Prizes, Rewards, Xmas and New " 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, Eleefco-Plnted, Goods, Ornaments m great variety, elegant and chaste m design, Perfumery 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 uf Books and Fancy Goods m the county, affording the greatest choice, and offered at the LOWEST POSSIBLE REMUJSERATIVE PRICES' 1 School.Committees purchasing Bo >ks for prizes Tjs and aPanoy Goods forsjhool treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. Inspection Irivited. H. M. JONES WHEAT WHEAT WHEAT |. WE ABE PEOMPT CASH BUYERS Of PRIME MILLING WHEAT at highest market price. We are also l^?>r^ to «rTORE GRAT* on.. Farmers' account m our NEW GRAIN &lU±t*ib, West Street Ashburton, on favorable terms. Cornsacks and Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rates, ? • ROLL ITT & CO., CANTERBURY MILLS. OFFICES and STORE^ : West Street, Ashburton - TIMBER. fJMBER. TIMBER. yMTE HAVE IN STOCK, A LARGE QUANTITY OF SEASONED WHITE PINE FLOORING and MATCH LINING, ready for use. COAL. COAL OOAI; WESTPORT, GREYMOUTH, and NEWCASTLE COAL IN STOCK, AND CONSTANTLY ARRIVING. Every Description of Building Matarial PAINTS, OIL, GLASS, and BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY m Stock. JUST LANDED, CASTOR OIL FRESH AND PURE. W, H. Cofi".and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company, Grey Valley Coal Company. I am a Cash Purchaser —OF— Wheat, Oats, & Barley. i CORNS AOKS SUPPLIED AT CURRENT RATES GEOKGE JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA- I Seeds for Autumn Sowing. WHITE STONE AND DEVONSHIRE GREYSTONE TURNIPS, RAPE, DUN OATS, CAPE BARLEY RYE, MUSTARD SEED &o. GEORGE JAMESON ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. 2 31 The Rojai Insmnce Compauy. ACCUMULATED FUNDS OVER £6,000,^6,' be" to advise our Clients and others chat we are prepktad to receiv. Is for Insurance m the above Company, on BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE,, FURNITURE, etc, and GROWING CROPS AT LOWEST RATES, 0 n W. H. COLLINS & CO., AGENTS JdIAST STJRBET ASHBURTON



Lllbs of Powder, makes 100 Gallons of 2*79 Punctual*. HP- Tn /nRAIGHEAD? * <Sb Jli. V7RAIGHEAD, TTTT A I L 00. ER SSS T A A I b O "O B B S T AAILOO R» S ( T AAA I L O O RR SSS TAAIL O O R B S TA AIL OORB S T A A I LLLL OO R B SSS TANCRBD STREET, A.SHBTJRTON. Irrigation. TUST what is wanted for fche country O also a REVOLUTION m the DRAPERY TRADE. Herb we have it at W. W. Spencer and Co!s THE MOST GENUINE Clearing Sale Ever held m Ashburton. Everything Reduced 25 per dent. draperyTclothing AND BOOTS- Men's Tweed Trousers 10s 6d, reduced to 6s lid Men's Tweed Suits 22s 6d Boys'T\roed Suits 5s 3d White Lace Curtains 2s 3d a pair Best French Merino Is 5Jd Stay Busks, all sizes, 2d a pair , Prints 2a 6d, dre^ss length Prints 3|cl, 4|d, s|d, guaranteed to wash Towels 3|d jeach Washing Muslins 3d per yard Dress Goods 4|d per yard Boys' Braces Id. • Boots. Boots. Colonial Shooters 9s lid, Bluchers 6s 6d, 6s lid. Women's Strong Elastic Sides 6s 9d Childs Kid Elastic Sides from 2s lid •■• AT .; ■ ■' ■ I, f.SPfflfflli., THE AKCADE THE MM lIRE AVJI MARINE IMKAIBK lOMPAIY Of IBf ZEAIAIB. LTD. CAPITAL £2,000, 0 PAID UP ;....................£IOO,OOO RESERVE & REINSURANCE FUND. £65,000 General Manager : W. DEVENISH MEARES Esq. OFFICES : 172 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISrCHURCH. Special Feature© x L'he ONLY INSTITUTION of its kind having its HEAD OFFICE m CHRISTCHURCH. LIBERALITY m SETTLEMENT of CLAIMS. RATES, ihe LOWEST CURRENT. To ITaarmeret. CLIENTS of the COMPANY and others are reminded that all Grain, Stack and Implement RISKS are taken by this Company at Lowest Current ■lates. John G. Restell WEST STREET, ASHBUKTONj * JAGENTf



NOTE.—I Gallon of Fluid, or 1 Wash. STEPHENS T)RQS TEPHENS J3rOS MARKET HOUSE. TO STATION OWNERS, CON TRACTORS, AND HARVEST HANDS WE. have just landed a Eirst 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 bf grip. We have also m China KaiBOW and Moning, both of excellent quality. 1 In addition to the above we have secured for this district the sole right of eiling and introducing the Kangra Valley Co.'s TEAS, which have been so highly com mended and appreciated m other parts of this and the adjoining Colonies. We have therefore no hesitation m recom mending them to our Customers and the Public. We have further been successful m pro curing the agency for this town for Su&ton'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, r—lncluding— HARDWARE, TINWARE, BRUSH WARE, GLASSWARE, CHINA WARE, HOLLOWARE, CROCKERY, &c. N.B.—All GOODS purchased from us can be returned if not satisfactory, K§t, Satisfaction being our Motto, "^l STEPHENS BROS. MABKET HOUSE ASHBTJRTON. —i. 1.. • WM, SPARROW, TAILOE AND MEN'S M \ R C E R. BAST STJREET, TO THE WORKINC MAS OF a[shburto;k county. yITE 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 10 2 5 9 WE don't have bogus Cheap Sales, but are prepared to supply the above goods EVERY DAY IN THE WEEK until further notice FOR CAJSIH ONLY KAIAPOI HOUSE, MITCHELL OL. mURNER. ITCHELL 06 XURNER.



A-;IJT:•;■:., £'S Fluid.Dip /n\ P^^ssr OSp (NON-POISON PUS). £ (POISONOUS). MB. BELCHER, of #LITTLE'S\MR. C J. HARPER, a Kaiapoi (writing August, M Canterbury llunholder, 1890) Tr-" Found Sheep MLs* — xjL (writing June 1/ 1890):— Dipped with Little's W nWV T\ r*» m. "lroundthe Powder Fluid produced lilba. M SBJ*"* *j£Pfr trouble to mix; more wool each m -p^ very effective; (which fetched Jd. X>^f *^" "^ !>vS^ left the wool m good per lb.more) than J^^ **^ condition; safer the wool of M/^^ # # Jvk than other poi m^ if Gam m \ZSm hg Mi —^.^—■—«■—. «fc ygjfy eheftp*" #/MR. CHLLANDERS, of Southland VV .J * lfi>\ M I (writing March, 1890), «aid:—Two years I "'■ (pi isr^ M lin succesaon he dipped a flock of about! (fly #B 120,000 Sheep, part with Little's Fluid ISX Kv\ ?* m and the re«t with other Dips, and each lfl| *S£* M V year found the Sheep dipped with / V #_,' ,\Little's Fluid produced i TI4 ! Ia ,A M Little's X mO re wool per fleece than / lottl? S % /FLUID DIP >y. the other Sheep. >*POW&ER DIPV (POISONOU8). \ LOCAL AGENT, GEO. JAMESON, ASHBURJON AND RAKAIA



Public Notices. Mr E. G. Wright TNVITES all Ratepayers, who are interested ia obtaining a better Supply of Water, to meet him at < 1 The Hinds Schoolroom, ON THURSDAY, the 19th FEBRUARY, At 8 o'clock, To consider Ways and Means of Obtain ing Water for all who requirejit. Settlers m the 'occupation of Payment Lands, Perpetual Lease ]Lands, and Tillage, Settlement Lands, fare par ticularly requested to attend. . "- <■ ■ v". ... ' ■■ .-■ ■ 2*65 '■i i " HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. fTIENDERS are invited for renting J_ Reserve 1415, about seVen acres. Tne undersigned will furnish particulars and receive Tenders till 4 p.m. on MON DAY, 23rd inst. ■J.'-C. BELL, Clerk Hampstead Town Board. Ashburton, Feb. 9, 1891, 2 37 TO LET, FQR A TERM OF YEARS* OH 1 ACRKS LAND near Winslow, <u\J >i well fenced ; rent low. Apply D. THOMAS, 2t7 . Ashburton. ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. "YTOTICE is hereby given that Bye- JLM Law No. 2 for the proper regulation jf matters relating to the Ashburton Domain was adopted by resolution at a special meeting of the Ashburton Domain Board held on Monday, February. 2nd inst., and the said Bye-Law will be confirmed at a meeting of the Domain Board to be held on MONDAY, March 2nd prox. A copy of the Bye-Law is open for inspection during office hours (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.) at the Borough Council Offices, Baring Square West. BY ORDER. Ashburton, February 9th, 1891. 243 '■ EI<mTATN¥ENTSr&C. "OAKAIA mOWN TX ALL ±v i__ Jtl T" ECTURE by the Bishop of Chbist- I J church : c'e' Three years m a Country Village." In aid of St. Mark's Parsonage Building Fund. TTJI£Sr>A.Y EVENING, 24th FEBRUARY, 1891. at 8 o'clock. Admission Is. 2 40 IN BANKRUPTCY IN BANKRUPTCY. In the Estate of James Johnston. TpENDERS are invited for the X Assignee's interest m 317 Acres of Erst-class Land at Ashburton Forks. Tenders, with ten per cent, deposit, to be sent. to me on or before TUESDAY, 17th February, 1891. Particulars on application at my office J. 0. BELL, Deputy-Official Assignee. Ashburton, February 2, 1891. 2*9 Gr. -B AWCETT UoDDS SURGEON DENTIST, Addkess :—Courfc Chambers, above Mr rl. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street. private Residence, Tancred Street, Three doors below Masonic Hall. ART NEEDLEWORK, AND FANCY REPOSITOBY, AST STREET, ASHBURTON. MRS ADAMS iS now showing some nice designs m Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork, Crash, Arresene, New Shades m Macrame Tinsel Silk, Filloselle, New Transfers, Cords, Tassels, and Fringes, Braces and Smoking Caps ready for working. China, Glass, and Japanese Ornaments m great variety. Wedding and Birthday Gifts. Agent for Mesdames i feigeland Butterick's cut paper patterns, and Eclipse Dye Works. Registry Office for Servants. 8 2 Mr W. F. Thompson OURGEON T\ENTIST, QURGEON JJeNTIST, 218 HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH Hours —10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Having purchased Dn N. A. Neeley's Dental Practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 211 FOR PRIVATE SALE. OAn ACRES Land, 2| miles from £l\J\) Ashburton, all m grass, with five-roomed House and four-stalled Stable. AAA ACRES at Newlands. 1 P\9K ACRES atWakanui. 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. ow price will be accepted for this propercy^ Apply to GEO JAMESON, Land Agent, Ashburton and Rakaia. THE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW YORK. M It S POPE WISHES to inform her many Friends and Customers that she has the Agency of the above celebrated Patterns, that by each San Francisco Mail will RECEIVE NEW ONES. —Also— '•THE STYLE," Price 3d Monthly. THE BIJOU ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, Opposite Bank New Zealand, CHRIST CHURCH. 830



TO CONTRACTORS. , WANTED— 40 Acres Land Ploughed at once.. Apply to G. JAMESON, Ashburtbn. ' ■■ ■ ' '■- ■■' ■'■ '■''■ ■ ■ ';' ' ' 2 83 '' KILE'S AND CO. TINWALD YARDS MESSRS MILES & CO. are instructed to offer at the above Yards on TUESDAY NEXT, rr/y store pigs . ■ . A f\ r\ Crossbred TWO-TOOTHS 900 Halfbred TWO-TOOTHS 35 0 bo do. :; 1 A A Fat CiossbredEWES , K(\ Fab Merino WETHERS. 1 Ron Merin° ewes ■■' -: ; ; ■■. &c, , '■ '•. iStc. ■■' ''- J. T. FORD, *•• Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 2§54 . . ' Agent, Asbbiirton. John Orr & Co. i INVITE THE ATTENTION OF FARMERS To their Large and Varied Stocks; of all clauses 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, 1 Jin to 6in Valvoline and Lubroline Oil Lard and Olive Oil Cylinder Oil Perforated Zinc, 3/321t0|7/8 Seaming Twine McCormick Binders, The agents of theJMcCormick 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 wa's 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 com erf j. Both prizes were gained by the McCo rmick, which was awarded the full maximum number of points. This was the first time this season where the winner at any trial m Australia obtained thfj full number of points under each heading. The McCormick also gained first prize at Stawell (Victoria) beating fche Massey, Hornsby, and Deering. John On & Go. IHE COIONIAI ISSIAIE COIFAII OF IB! ZlAlll (FIRE AND MARINE ) HP HE 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 COMMEJ&CIAL UNION ASSUR ANCE COMPANY, (Limited) Established 1861. Incorporated under Acb of Parliament, 7 and 8 Vie, Cap. 110. Head Offick : 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 NeAV Zealand. General Manager for New Zealand : FRANK ALLEN, J P. Every description of Fire nd Marine Insurance effected at LOWEST CURRENT RATES CUFF & GRAHAM, Managers for Canterbury, Christchurch. Agents for Ashburton FRIEDLANDER BROS]] 22



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