Houses of Parliament has been satis" factorily arranged.

The British Constitution.

BI A BOY.

The following paragraph is extracted from an essay on ' Governments.' It is interesting, as showing how future elec tors regard the assembly to which they vail some day be entitled to return repre sentatives :— " Our Country has a Queen who can t do anything bub what she ought to. She has been at the Government for nearly fifty years, and she still looks nice. Also Georges L, 11., 111., and IV., but there was VIII Henrys. There is also houses called the Houses of Parliament. One of these is full of Lords, called the House of Lords, but the other is only built for them gentlemen as perhaps you have seen some of them, and it is called the House of Commons. No gentleman can get m there unless they know he can make laws. Bufc the Queen has to look them over and see as they are made right. These Commons are called Conservatives and Liberals, and they try and. hinder one another as much as they can. They sometimes have sides, and then you see it on the plackards and you can hear men and your fathers a talking and quarrilling about it. Our country is governed a lot better than France, and Germany comes about next. Then theres a lot of others, and then comes Persia. Our country allways comes first, whoever you like to ask."

SPORTING.

THE DUNEDIN MEETING. [per press association,] Dunedin, February 21. Heavy rain last night interfered with this morning's work, and only half-pace gallops were performed. Of the Cup horses Hilda, Freedom, Cruchfield, and Prime Warden shaped well. Crackshofc haa a very bad knee, and is considered to have no chance m the Cup. Occident and Assyrian King went to work late. Of the others the best work was done by Cissy and Garibaldi.

The Markets.

« [per press association,] Melbourne, February 20. At the wool sales to-day there was brisk competition. Good qualities were firm, and inferior sorts weak. American representatives are making large pur chases, while English are acting with reserve. Medium to pood greasy merino brought 7|d to lOd per 1b ; ordinary cold water washed merino, Is 2d to Is 2jd ; good scoured merino, Is 4-f d. Rectived February 21, 11 a.m.] London, February 19. The Bank of England returns show the total reserves to be £15,620,000 ; the pro portion of reserves to liabilities ia 89 '8 per cent. Consols, 96|. New Zealand four per cent inscribed stock, 107, three and a half per cent ditto, 97^. New Zealand long berried wheat, 38s 6d. For New Zealand wheat on passage sellers ask 37s 3d, but buyers will not give more than 36s 9d. New Zealand flour 24s 6d. Oats, common sorts, 22s 6d. Peas, 37s 6d. Canterbury mutton, 4|d; Wellington 4£d ; Canterbury lamb, 6|d. Beef fore quarters, 3|d ; hindquarters, 4|d. Wel lington hemp, fair quality, averages £24 ; inferior averages £22 10s. The market has a downward tendency. South Australian wheat, 39s 6d; Viitorian do 39s 3d. ' Up to date 292,000 bales of wool have been catalogued. Cheese por Ruapehu, best quality, realised 52s per cwt.

Christchurch, February 20. The fifth series of wool sales was held to-day. As might, have been expected at the end of the season the catalogues pre sented no special features, excepting one or two merino clips. Crossbrede were a medium lot, and included wool from the Chatham Islands, which shows gradual improvement. Crossbred wools sold up to B|d ; merinos showed a slight advance on former rates, but the principal sales effected were of locks and pieces, for which there was a firm demand by local buyers. Wellington, February 20. The R.M.S. Tainui arrived at Plymouth from New Zealand yesterday, with her meat m good condition.

Corn Exchange Report.

The following is the Corn Exchange report for the week ending Friday, February 20th : Farmers are offering freely all kinds of grain, and prices are becoming more decided. Wheat —Samples are rather on the thin side, bub yields are reported better than expected. Buyers are offering 3s to 3s 3d f.0.b., but holders are anticipating an advance on these figures. Freights at the moment are m a rather unsatisfactory state. Oats are sluggish, but prime milling are m demand. Barley has a downward tendency, and the prices obtainable last week are now un procurable. Peas —Prussian blue peas have been sold at 3s 3d for those true to name. Grass Seed is wanted for the North Island. Dairy Produce is still m good favor at our' quotations. The following are the ruling prices;— Wheat—Prime milling Tuscan, 3s 4d ; Pearl, 3s 3d; Hunter's, 3s to 3s Id; unbiokeu chick, 2s 9d to 2s lOd ; broken, 2s 6d. Oats Milling, Is 8d ; short feed, Is 6d to Is 7d ; long inferior, la 4d to Is sd. Barley- Malting, 3s 3d ; mediums, 2s 9d to 3s; feed, Is 9d to 2s. Peas —Prussian blues, 3s to 3s 3d- feed 2s 6d. Rye Grass Seed—Town niachined, 5s to 5s 6d; farmers', 35,6 c! to 4s 4d. Cocksfoot—Machine dressed, 4Jd to sd. Dairy Produce—Factory butter, 7d to Bd. Cheese—loaf, 4^d ; larger sizes, 3Jd The above prices art those paid to farmers for delivery f.o.b. at Lyttleton. Sacks extra.

Messrs Miles and Co. {per Mr George Jameson) report on the stock sale held at Tinwald Yards, on Tuesday last, as follows : There was the largest attendance of farmers and others that we have seen for some time. The splendid rams that tell a few days prior to the sale, together with the improvement m the value of frozen meat m the London market, gave confidence to buyers, and prices were good for all kinds of young sheep*, The stock yarded for the [lay's sale was 5945 sheep, 47 cattle and 227 pigs. Our entry consisted of 4044 sheep, 125 pigs, and 2 head of cattle we sold as follows :-150 fat ewes at 10s 7d, 67 fat ewes and wethers at 128 sd; 10 old ewes at 2s 3d; 26 fat crossbreds at 9s bd ; 155 two-tooth wethers, m forward condition, at 11s lid; 53 crossbred ewes at wethers at 9s lOd; 45 fat sheep at 10s; 31 store lambs at 6s 6d ; 106 lambs at 8s 6d ; 521 two-tooth crossbreds at 9s 2il; 95 two-tooths at 8s; 905 two-tooth three-quarter breds at 9s su; 25 two-tooth wethers at 10s 4d ; 240 merino ewes at 2s 8d ; 1234 merino ewes at 2s 6d ; 22 fat ewes at 7s; 80 fat wethers at 8s; 91 fat merino ewes at as lid ; 64 fat lambs at 10s; 152 crossbred wethers at 11s Id j 8,48 ditto at lls; 25 fat crossbred ewes at 12s 4d. Two sows at 19s; 35 small pigs at 6s 6d; 9 ditto at 9s 6d ; 18 pigs at 14s; 11 ditto at 15s 6d. Two fat heifers at £319s 6d each. We have numerous enquiries fqr all classes df young sheep.

Messrs Friedlander Bros, report upon the live stock market for the week ending February 20th :—The sale on Tuesday last at Tinwald Yards was largely attended, and prices realised were quite to the satisfaction of vendors The entries consisted of about 6000" sheep, besides small entries of cattle and pigs. The following were the price* realised-.—Fat Sheep.—Crossbred ewes from fs to 10b, »»a up to.lfctf fwtwowd

four-tooth; merino wetuer3, 8s; merino ewes from 5s to 6s lOd. Fat lambs 93 6d. Store Sheep. — Crossbred two-tooth made from 9s to 10s, and from 10s 6d to 11s lid for sheep of same class m forward condition. Store lambs were eagerly competed for, and made from 7s 6d to 8s 6d. Merino ewes from 2s 6d to 3s 3d. Daring the week we sold 400 first cross lambs at satisfactory prices.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[per press association.]

Wellington, February 91. The following Canterbury candidates have passed the Junior Civil Service ex amination : —Marjory Williamson (Ash burton), R. Dixon, C. E. Dix n and Ger trude Cooper (Timaru).

Several sunflower "yarns" have lately been published. Mr James Porter, Allenton Nursery, vouches for having m his garden at present a sunflower measuring 19£ inches across, or over five feet m circumference. Among those who have passed the recen Junior Civil Service examination is Miss Marjory Williamson, of Ashburton, formerly a scholar of the Borough and High Schools here. Heavy southwest rain has set m, at Christ church to-day. From Dunedin, Nelson and other parts news of heavy rain comes, so that it is evidently general. It it* to be hoped that some of the Ashburton wells will resume flowing. The Picton people have hit upon a novel and very good plan for cricket. At the con clusion of each over, instead of the umpire calling " over " the scorer sounded a gong, and the new idea appeared to be greatly appreciated by both onlookers and pkyers.* A pitiable case was heard at the Sydney quarter sessions last week, when a man named Benjamin Wm. Leggat pleaded guilty to attempting to commit suicide. The prisoner made a very touching appeal for mercy. He stated that he was driven almost mad through being out of work. He was afraid that the bailiffs would be put into his house for rent, and that his wife and ] children would be turned into the streets. Judge MoJFarland sentenced him to four months' imprisonment. It takes a businiss man tobescribe a costume to his wife. A busy son of com merce, after seeing a very taking dress on a very taking shopper recently, informed the partner of his joys that "it was fine. The dress was made of some kind ot cloth, with some sort of trimming. It was sorter lilac or shrimp pink m color, and had for a waist some kind of a basque that was indescrib able. She wore one those hats you some times see on women, and altogether gave an effect that I wish you could have seen," The first general meeting of the Lyttelton Lumpers and Wharf Laborers' Association took place on Friday night. It was very largely attended, and among those pre sent were Messrs L. Harper, G. G. Stead, F. Barnes, I. Gibbs, G. Lambie, Murray-Aynsley, C. W. Turner, A. Kaye, and W. Recce. The Associa- ] tion is established for the purpose of pro moting haimony between employers of labor and workmen m Lyttelton, for prevent ing strikes and lock-outs, for securing freedom of contract, and for general co-opera tion m the best interests of all connected with the trade of Lyttelton. Rules were adopted and mutual congratulations ex changed, the progress of the Association being considered very satisfactory. Holloway's Pills. — Nervousness and want of Energy.—When first the nerves feel unstrong, and listlessness supplants energy, the time has come to take some such alternate as Hollow's Pills to restrain a disorder from developing itself into a disease. These ex cellent Pihs correct all irregularities and weak ness. They act so kindly, yet so en crge tically on the functions of digestion and assimilation, that the whole body is revived, the blood rendered richer and purer, while the muscles become firmer and stronger, and the nervous and absorbent systems are invigorated. These Pills are suitable for all classes and all ages. They have a most marvellous effect on persons who are out of condition ; they soon rectify whatever is m fault, restore strength to the body and confidence to the mind.

THB A BHBUBt ON GTTARDIAN, SATTJBDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1891.



TIMBER. TIMp. TIMBER. TOTE HAVE IN STOCK, A LARGE QUANTITY OF SEASONED WHITE PINE FLOORING and MATCH LINING, ready for use. GOAL- OOALj COAL. WESTPORT, GREYMOUTH, and NEWCASTLE COAL IN STOCK, AND CONSTANTLY; ARRIVING, Every Description of Building Material PAINTS, OIL, GLASS, and BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY m Stock. JUST LANDED, CASTOR OIL FRESH AND PURE. W. H. Colls" and Co., TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS AGENTS—RoyaI Insurance Company, Grey Valley Coal Company. _ . Seeds for Autumn Sowing. WHITE STONE AND DEVONSHIRE GREYSTONE TURNIPS, RAPE, DUN OATS, CAPE BARLEY RYE, MUSTARD SEED &c. GEORGE JAMESON ASHBUETON AND RAKAIA. 2* _ I am a Cash Purchaser —OF— Wheat, Oats y & Barley, CORNSAOKSISUPPLIED AT CURRENT -RATES] GEORGE JAMESON : ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA.



FAT JLAMBS FAT LAMBS. FAT JLAMBS /CLIENTS are requested "to leave particulars at my Office of any Fat Lambs they V_> may have to dispose of, as I have purchasers for any number at top prices* D. THOMAS, 4SHBURTON Wlplnsnraiice Company! rpHE' wealthiest known Fire Insurance Company m the world, and sti nguished X for MODERATE RATES, PROMPTITUDE, and LIBERALITY. ACCUMULATED FUNDS OVER £O,OC 0,006. be« to advise our Clients and others that we a:e prepated to receive Is for Insurance m the above Company, on BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE, FURMTUKE, etc, and GROWING CROPS ATJ LOWEST RATES, W. H. COLLINS & CO.. AGENTS ..ifIAST STREET ASHBTJETO 3ST



Harvest Requisites. T HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF HALE and DOTJACHY'S BEST T WINEo] Which I am Selling at 6d, 7d; and Bjd per lb. V^ALSO,— WIRE (Whitecross), CASTOR and BOILED OILS, &c, &d] AND TO ARRIVE,— CORNSACKS and SEAMING TWINE. D. THOMAS; ASHBURTON. UY NEXT WOOL SALE TAKES PLACE ON MONDAY, 19th JAN"UAEY,?iIB9I. D. THOMAS ASHBURTON.



Pcl iiinnSito*^ "^ rfiiifn ■■ .-rEATUREs-suwith, 1 9 I !l' 1' Pi *I '? '■) I 1 H ' 11' I' Durability, Liglitnesa of Draught ISi'l 111 § ilia^M iiilf f»J R , Simplicity of Construction, and il^lfl II i " 111 l ('lll li I • of Knotterj IS ES FOR SALK— Sj>, «, aad T-ft Cuts. r*"itl r> ?'T r TITITIIIIII The 7-feer Cut s lighter m draught than U f|] ||' |jl 1 Ell II II Ij' II any other make of machine cutting a foot \s■ %i fe{ 1, |i Il|| M. X narrower. jl \ ? K|, |ii " IE I |||||i|| JExtras always on baud, IHia iU li Oil 111 lilt B. THOMAS, Agent. ■ - "STTHOMAS ~ ' ' (3'^ace ofMATSOK, Cox akh 00. AUCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, and ESTATE AUENT, YALUATOK, WOOL and GRAIN BROKER-. A S H B U R TON o ■ ... TOANS Negotiated, Weekly Sales of Liva Stock ; Tinwald ar.d Asho rton J ■ ' . Jternatoly. Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat, and Hiies on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season. Grain bought and sold on Commtasio Clearing Sales as per arrangement



THE MIDI ME AND MARINE INSURANCE COMPANY OF 111 ZEALAND. LTD. CAPITAL ; ..£2,000, 0 PAID UP £100,000 RESERVE & REINSURANCE FUND ......... £65,000 General Manager : W. DEVENISH MEARES E«Q. OFFICES : 172 HEREFORD STREET, CHRISrOHURCH. Hpecial Features: L'HB ONLY INSTITUTION of its kimd having m HEAD OFFICE m CHRISTCHURCH. LIBERALITY m SETTLEMENT of CLAIMS. RATES, ihe LOWEST CURRENT. To Farmers. LIENTS of the COMPANY and others are reminded that all Grain, Stack and Implement RISKS are taken by this Company at Lowest Current iates John G. Hestell \ WEST STREET, ASHBURTON JAGENTf



W. W. Spencer & Co. EXTENSION OF vr. vr. spkivckr »v co'» Great Clearing Saie. , : Being heavily overstocked, and m order to make room for a shipment of Goods which we have landing from Home m about a fortnight, we have made Greater Reductions than ever. All Wool, colonial flannel, 10id, 4-ply fingering wool, all colors, Is lid; Calicos 2s 3d the doz; Dress Goods 4M; Washing Prints, 2id, 3|d, and 4|d ; Washing Muslin H2s lid the doz ; Towels, 3|d j each ; a very large Towel 9^d, rj f Q now 6|d ; very good Ticking, h]J •j 6d; double width Sheeting, H 4\ 7|d; heavy white Linen Twill gj 0 Sheeting, 11 Jd ; heavy cotton Shirting, s|d; Cretonnes, 4M ; t Qj Men's woollen Sox, ll|d; Boys' fP i Braces, 4d ; Men's Braces, 8d ; M <j Men's Regatta Shirts, 2s lid ; M Men's good Tweei Suits, 22s Q Pi 6d ; Boys' Tweed Suits from l ft 4s lid ; Men's colored Moles p* H 7s 6cl, now 5s 11 d ; Boys' do. H H 2s lid. BOOTS. BOOTS. [H Men's Bluchers, 6s 6d ; Men's [J] colonial made Shooters, 9s lid; Boys' strong Boots very cheap. Women's strong Elastics, 6s 9d; Girls' and Maids' Kid Elastic Sides and Button Boots 2s lid, 3s lid, and 4s 8d afc W. IV. SPJEMCER * Co's THE ARCADE. N.B.—'We have this day purchased a Traveller's Set of Samples at a discount of 50 per cent. If you want a real bargain now is your chance,



Punctual*. Ht> XT /^RAIGHEAD, , Ou Mi. V-/RAIGHEAD, TTTT A I L ,0 0 KR SSS T A A I L OO KItS T AAIL OORK S T AAAI L OO RK SSS TAAIL OORR S TA AI LOO RR S '. T A A I LLLL OO R R SSS I . TANORED STREET, ASH B V R T O N.



WM. SPARROW, TAILOR AND MEN'S MERCER, EAST STREET,



STEPHENS TIROS, TEPHENS J3ROS, MARKET HOUSE. TO STATION OWNERS, CON TRACTORS, AND HARVEST HANDS -\T7Ehave just landed a First Class •VV 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's IE AS, which have been so highly commended and appreciated m other parts of this and the adjoining Colonies. We have no hesitation m recommending them to our Customers and the Public. J We have further been successful m procuring the agency for this town for button's, of London, FAMOUS FRUIT SAUCE, Cheapest and Best m the trade. No Housewife should be without it. AH other Goods m (Stock of Best quality, —Including— HARDWARE, TINWARE, BRUSH WARE, GLASSWARE, CHINA WARE, HOLLOW ARE, CROCKERY, &c. N.B.—All GOODS purchased from us can be returned if not satisfactory. gjgf Satisfaction being our motto, "^g| Stephens Bros., MARKET HOUSE, ASHBURTON



*MTTLE'S A ,LITTT,^'I "" Fliiiri FlifD ir II %' P/v-r? > -j* IFlin (NON-POISON :U3). M (FOiSONOUS). MR. BELCHER,- of #LITTLE'S\ MX» C. J. HABJPER, a Kaiapoi (writing August, i^ Canterbury Eunholder, 1890) :—" Found Sheep My^ (writing June, 1890):— Dipped with Little's M^ttVV.V Jlfh \ "-Pound the Powder Fluid produced li-lbs. M >^yi.,,,,fj*>fi? % little trouble to mix; more wool each M T«3 very effective; (which fetched R #>^f\li w"Ci"i<^.^WS^% let'tthc wool m good per lb. more) than Mf r «^& j 1 "^ condition; safer the wool of mf 9 9 "ivk** 11111 other poi- ShtF 1 if Gam m Wool I^.jJjEf giTKSL. GILLANDERS, of Southland^^ cry c eap# XOj m I (writing March, 1890), said;— Two years I (t>i, c£9 M lin succession he dipped a flock of about I <^; -a W J MWi 20,000 Sheep, part with Little's Fluid /S\ Q5) i^ m fl^\ and the rest with other Dips, and each /^B . m V year found the Sheep dipped with / „, •#. T . JL, ,\ Little's Fluid produced \ lb./ rA l la9 \ M Little's V m ore wool per fleece than / -Littlest /FLUID DIP Vtho ? ther she°P- V^PQWDER DIP\ #fMnM-pntcnMniig\ Ml ' (POISONOUS). LOCAL AGENT, GEO. JAMESON, ASHBUR7ON AND RAKAIA NOTE,—I Gallon of Fluid, or lllbs of Powder, makes 100 Gallons of Wash. 2*7?



TO THE HORKIIfi MAI OF ASHBURTON COUNTY TTTE 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 THR WEEK until further notice. FOR CASH ONLY, KAIAPOI HOUSE, !Mjtchell & Turner.



Massey-Toronto Light Binder LIGHTEST IN DRAFT, SUREST TO TIE, EASIEST TO MANAGE 3 SWIFTF.ST TO CUT, THE LONGEST LIVED.|I MOST SCIENTIFICALLY JMADE * Stationary Axle AND, Raise Lower Style 5, G, and 7 FEET OUTS. Of the latfccv oijly vory few on hand* £2000 V'jrth of Extras m Stock, which wil be supplied to farmers a,t manufacturer's pxicea at any time Jt> A V OR NIGHT FRIEDLANDER BROS.



hie colonial mnmi COMPANY Of NEW ZEALAND (FIRE AND MARINE ) •''!""■ HE Business of this Company' has I 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 ASSUR ANCE COMPANY, (Libiited) 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 fdb NEW ZEALAND : Lanibton Quay, Wellington. With Local Boards of Advice m Australia and New Zealand. General Manager for New Zealand : FRANK ALLEN, J P. Eveiy description of Fire nd Marine Insurance effected ab LOWEST CURRENT EATES CUFF & GRAHAM, Managers for Canterbury, Christchurch. Agents for Ashbukton FRIEDLANDER BROSJ) 22



McCormick Binders. The agents of the^McCormick reapers and binders have just received news of a very exciting trial at Tamworth (N.S.W.) on Saturday, December 6. The prize competed for was the Society's medal, which was offered to the machines exhibited at their Show ; but m order to have a successful trial they m addition offered a prize of ten guineas, open to all comers. Both prizes were gained by the McCormick, which was awarded the full maximum number of points. This was the" first time this season where the winner at any trial m Australia obtained the' full number o? points under each heading. The McCormick also gained first prize at Sfcawell (Victoria) beating he Massey, Hprnsby, and Deering. John Orr & Go,



John Orr & Co. INVITE THE ATTENTION OF FARMERS To their Large and Varied Stocks of all clauses of Goods, suitable lor the Harvest Field, 1000 Bales Binding TWINE, Crown Brand 250 Bales Manilla Binding TWINE Machine Extras and Fittings 100 Cases Binding WIRE, White Cros 100 Cases Castor Oil Leather Belting, l|rin to 6in Valvoline and Lubroline Oil Lard and Olive Oil Cylinder Oil Perforated Zinc, 3/32^7/8 Seaming Twine



pf ACRES p? FIRST-CLASS LAND m the Allenton suburban district, near Mb John Fowler's residence. The land is fenced and m grass. 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, Auen ton, containing f-acre land, four-roomed House. Apply to GEO JAMESON, Land Agent, Ashburton and Rakaia. PHILADELPHIA, 1876. HAUTHAWAY'S Old Reliable PEERLESS GLOSS ,4 NECESSITY m every family /1 It blacks and polishes Ladies and Children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, ans Satchels, without brushing. Always giyea sa^sfaction , Is oonoeded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers arjc] Druggists. O. L. HAUTHAWAY & SONS, 231 Congress, street, Boston.



THE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW YORK. II R IS P O P E WISHES to inform her many Friends and Customers thafe 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 NEEDLEW ORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, Opposite Bank New Zealand, CHRISTCHURCH. 2 30 ART NEEDLEWORK, AND FANOY REPOSITORY EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. #3rs Adams IS now showing some nice designs iv Plush, Canvas, Raised Woolwork, Crash, Arresene, New Shades m Macrame, Tinsel Silks, 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. Agents for Mcs dames Weigel and Butterick's cut paper patterns, and Eclipse Dye Works. He gistry Office for Servants. jlieoaker; TIMBEK MERCHANT, AND GENERAL FURNITURE AtfD FANCY GOODS WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, j Opposite Harrison s Auction Mart, TTtURNITURE and Picture Frames JO made to order m any design at shortest notice. Sole Agent m Ashburton for Clcgg's eraiiibulators. A^o, Wiesner Pianos " MR GEORGE JAMESON FOR PRIVATE SALE.



BRITISH AND F Jit SIGN BIBLE SOCIETY. rnHE ANNUAL MEETING will be X held IN ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM. ON TUESDAY, MARCH 3, At 7.30 p.m. Rev. E. A. Scotb m the chair. Collection m aid of the Society's Funds. 1 117 THE ASHBURTON CALEDONIAjT SOCIETY. mHE ANNUAL General Meetinst of L the Ashburton Caledonian Society will be' held on SATURDAY Evening, the 28fch insfc., afc 8 pan., m the Odd fellows' Lodge Room, Oddfellows' Hall. A Meeting of Directors will be held the same evening at the same place afc 7.30 p.m. J. SEALY, 2*116 Hon. Sec. ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given that Byev Law No. 2 for the proper regulation of matters relating to the Ashburfcon Domain was adopted by resolution aba special meeting of the Ashburton Domain Board held on Monday, February 2nd insfc., 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 9fch, 1891. 243 NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Excuksion Faces and Special Night Train* to Dunedin foe Races, February 25th, 26th, and 28th. "OETURN FARES from Rakaia—36s X\ first-class, 25s second ; Ashburfcon —32s and 22s 6d. Tickets issued Feb. 23rd to 27fch, available for return till 7th March. Special Night Train at these fares leaves Christchurch 8.45 p.m. 24th, stopping at Rakaia if required, due from Ashburtoa, 10.50 p.m. ; return tr=iin leaves Dunedin, 9.45 p.m. 28th. 21113 BY ORDER.



U.S.S CO fcfp^ U.S.S.. CO If ' ' UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY UF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. The Company's Steamers have now re sumed time table running to all ports, THEEXCURSION SEASON WILL CONTINUE TILL 31stMARCH, GEO. JAMESON, 1 Agent, Afthburton. 8, J3. Seymour BUEQEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established 1869 Scale of Charges ; Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, as per toath. A reduction made where a number require attending. AKTIFICIAITw.TH, The charges for- artificial teeth are made with a view"to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances is cases present, or such materials as patitnts prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Consulta tion free. Nitrous Oxide (Laughing Gas) administered when required. Attendance, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. 15 Colombo SmmsT, Chbistchurch. i 1



NOTICE. THE Trial of Keir and Hunt's Potato Digger, advertised to take place on Mr M. Redmayne's farm, Tinwald, is POSTPONED until TUESDAY, the 24th, at 10 a.m. Weather permitting. 2§llß P. & D. DUNCAN. (jr. V AWCETT JJuDDS SURGEON DENTIST, Address : Couri Chambers, above Mr iT. M. Jones., Stationer, East Street, private Residence, Tancred Street, Three doors below Masdnic Hall, In Bankruptcy. ■ In the Estate of Mr D. McFarlane. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 28,1891. TO FARMERS, COUNTRY STORE KEEPERS, and others. MR GEO. JAMESON has received instructions from the Deputy Official Assignee to sell by PUBLIC AUCTION at the OLD TOWN HALL, East Street, on the above date. The whole of the Stock m trade of a General Grocer. Sale at 11 o'clock. GEO. JAMESON, JOHN R. BLAND, 2*119 Auctioneer.