The Infanticide Case.

_—,— ■—*+, — [PER PEKSB ASSOCIATION. J Cheistchurch, January 14. The three Flanagans were brought up to-day on thft charge of child murder. The Court was crowded to excess. On the application of the police the accused were remanded till Friday, as they will have to be present at the inquest which commences to-night, and can then be dealt with according as the matter turns out.

Latest Cable News HOME AND FOREIGN.

(per press association.) [Received January 14, 10.15 a.m.] London, January 13. It is believed that the London and Westminster Bank and other first holders of stock of previous Victorian loans still retain the sum of three millions. The directors of the Bank are dubious whether it is desirable to float the Victorian loan at present,and the syndicate dealing with colonial loans is decidedly hostile to it being placed on the market at once. On the other hand some financial advisers consider the present a favorable op portunity, inasmuch as large sums offered for the French loan have now been released. _

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

(PEU PRESS ASSOCIATION.) New Plymouth, Jauuary 14. A tourists' house is to be erected half way up Mount Egmont, and a good road madte to enable visitors fco ascend to the top -without much labor. The Minister of Lands when here said he saw the necessity of opening up the country, and his vie we on the latter subject are very popular m all patts of the district. Another Flrts Wangantji, January 14. A fire m Wilson street this morning gutted an eight-roomed house, owned and occupied by Mrs Miller. The furniture, which was insured for £160, was all saved. The house was insured for £250 m the Liverpool, London, and Globe. Fat»lltl«a. Woodvii-lh, January 14. Yesterday a child named Quinlan was drowned m a bucket of water at Dane virke. Last evening a woman named Miss Crawford, formerly employed at an hotel, was found dead m a cottage at Danerirke. BuraNERTON, January 14. The jury found McLeod, the shunter of the train by which the child Smith was killed guilty of manslaughter, but added a rider expressing sympathy with him (McLeod), »nd stated that they were of opinion that the death would not have happened if McLeod had not been hampered with a young man cadet, whom he depended on to unlock the waggons from the carriages. The jury condemned the authorities for employing untrained men m responsible and dangerous work, earthquake Wei-ungton, January 14. A rather severe shock of earthquake was felt m the city at 11.37 last night. At the signal station and the heads the shock was unusually sharp, and accom panied by a loud rumbling'noise. The direction is uncertain, as it was more of an upheaval or jerk. Allapcd JF»U» l?r«t«iic««. At the Resident Magistrate's Court Daniel Jobberas, late of Palmerston North, was charged with obtaining goods to the value of £500 from Arthur and Co., of Glasgow, by alleged false pretences. He was remanded till Friday. Vli« I'rnncli *l»g>l»li» The Mayor and City Councillors, Arch bishop Redwood, and the various Consuls paid a visit to the French flagship this morning. Printer*' ©T*r»fm«. Christchukch, January 14. In the Resident Magistrate's Court this morning before Mr Beetham, R.M., the Lytteltotl Times Company, Messrs WhU combe and Tombs, Russell and Willis and Anthony and Sellars printing firms were charged under the Factories Act with keeping "young people" at work m hours other than those named m the notices posted m the factories. The cases were dismissed as there is nothing m the Act prohibiting " young persons " working overtime. fgerlon* Htwtibingr Caae. Timaru, January 14. Two young Norwegian sailors on the German barque Rialto were drinking ashore last night, and after returning to the vessel quarrelled, when one named Olsen stabbed the other named Hooper five or six times with a sheath knife m the neck and body. One of two wounds m the chest is serious, but is not expected to prove fatal. Olsen has been arrested.

At a meeting of the Swimming Club Com mittee held m the County Chambers on Tuesday evening all arrangements were com pleted for the swimming race to be held m the Domain to-day at six o'clock. As there are twenty four competitors and four heats, with a final one for first and second prizes, a large attendance of the public is antici pated, and as the swimmers will all be m correct costume, the ladies are invited by the Club to be present and witness the vanoue events. An adjourned meeting of the South Rakaia School Committee was held m the Library on Tuesday. Present Messrs Hardy (chair mil n), Liddy, and Dr Cordner. The inspector's report was read and considered. Miss Seymour wa3 granted two weeks leave of absence on account of illness m her family. The Board forwarded a circular re the elec tion of three members m the place of those retiring. Also one re auditing the accounts m April instead of December 31st. Twelve applications were received for the position of assistant mistress and after consideration it was decided to request the Board to appoint Miss Maggie J. Campbell. The ■ Bkst Remedy fob 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 subject. Norton's Pills, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle aperient, are mild m their operation, and afe uuder any circumstances. Sold m ottles, at Is 1H 2s 9d, lls, by all medicine endora throughout the wo Id.

MAIL NOTICE

The Letter-box will be cleared for de spatch of correspondence from this office to the under-mentioned places, on and after Ist January, 1891, as follows — For Christchurch and North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; and on Mon days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at 10.30 a.m. ; Chertsey and Rakaia, daily, 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Methven, daily, 3.15 p.m. ; Dunsandel and Bum ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Selwyn, daily, 6.20 p.m. ; Dromore, daily, 6.30 am. ; Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Eiffelton, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.ih. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m. ; Geraldine, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; Timaru, daily, 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. ; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oaraaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet, and Ashburton Forks, Tuesdays; Thurs days, and Saturdays, 6.30 a.m. ; Winch more, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. ; Mount Somers, Springburn. and Alford Forest, daily, 4 p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 p.m. ; Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 4.30 p.m. ; Flemington, Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, 4.30 p.m. ; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. ; Elgin, Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. _ . . N.B. —Letters containing any tiling of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be coniDUlsorily registered »d charged double registration fee.

fttft ASlißtlKtoN GUARDIAN, WIDNJSDAX JANUARY 14 i:>Si



£1 T0 Q A PRR DAY to i ;?Q jI made by persons cither sex, m their own localities, a'; wor for us. New business. All meet wife wonderful success Any one can Ho th vrork. You don't need capital, or ,übou the same as none. We will start you. Eo space to explain here. 3Kut j'ou can make a snug little fortune honorably and easy. The employment is particularly adapted io the region m which this publication circulates. Tiny;* and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particuliirs and in h ructions mailed free. Now is the trno don't delay, but write to us at once.i— Six.son and Co, Portland N&ina United. States,



SOMERSET LIVERY STABLES. JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietor. . rpHESE old cstablislied and favorite JL central Livery Stables are now i n my hands, and it will be my constan effort to again bring their business into he front rank, and make those stables i what their position and accommodation I warrant them— ■ < THE PREMIER LIVERY STABLES I of the Ashburton County. 'Buggies Traps, Saddle Horses, etc., al ; nyson hire, 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 istallions and lace horses. Country customers are guaran teed every accommodation at the lowetb current rates JOHN NEWMAN, . Proprietoa. ! 41 Though imitated by many, surpassed by none.' LEVIATHAN RAILWAY TEMPER ANCE HOTEL. (Opposite the Railway Stu ".ion) DUNEDIN. MRS SIT-K, PROPRIETRESS '"PHIS very popular Establishment coc- L tinucs to afford very superior accom- . modation to tourists and others who desire the COMFORTS of HOME, combined with Very Moderate Charges. SU/7S 70 MEASURE mHE Largest Stock of J_ TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to chooaw from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEED Cone and sec the prices ASHBURTOJSt CLOTHING MART. •SAUNDERS BUILDINGS T?. ALCORBT



GRATEFUL-COMFORTING epps's "cocoa ;. BPEAKFAST. BY a thorough knowledge of the nutnral laws which govern the operations of digestion and nutrition, and by a careful application of the fine properties of •»el. selected cocoa, Ah- 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 be built up until strong enough to resist even tendency to disease. Hundreds of subtle maladies arefloatingaround|us ready toattack wherever there is a weak point. We may escape many ;i 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 i-lb packets by Grocers labelled thus . JAMES EPPS and CO. HOMCEPATIC CHEMIST. LONDON, ENGLAND. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUIID' ING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY.' Offices—Taatcred Street Ashburtosj rT 10 'Encourage the savingl of small sums JL the Society will take MONEY ON 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 haye been deposited, up to the daie on which the money shall be withdrawn.' A Depositor *nay witldrawthc whole or part of the sum deposited, but not m Itss sums than Oiie Pound, except when clos ins? 'the account Deposits taken or 3 months at 5 per cent, »> - ' '|« " »> "2 J>   longer periods 6  For particulars apply, KDWD. STEPHENS Manager.



i» U M a.." ■."- ; MANY years since we had tin*, pleasure to introduce to the public the Ul-TAr.O MKAT DOGS BISCUITS, now ".:rcn3;vjl3'- used m the principa kennel* f l!;c: ■.■f!i-:-l. •Imji-'«: Hint t/me we have lrad3 many im ortiiiice m: # o:v,vement3 m their manufacture . —iinpmvenmntfi not of the nature of veget- ■* ■ •')••);, i'i'<l.; v-iiich may lie added to any ood of a tiiiiing c,-;t, but of the nature to ' , pi-odrce good hard flceh and muscle, ingre diculs wiiich no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and lor which we have received- . numerous medals and li igh recommendation*, amongst which we inaj' mention that of Pro^ fossor D.i Zuni, who after many careful , analysis and experiments pronounced these • biscuits t-o be of the greatest excellence; and to" contain double the quantity of nourish* . ment that is to be found m the flesh, thn* farming the best and most successful food : for dogs that is possible to produce. . It is important to notice that every biscuit - is stamped—"Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the quality of which we guarantee* Twenty shiilings per c wt, carriage paid SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK & SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK , L TAIKHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street. New Yg»jc,



TAMES PAIN- AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E,C, and 21, Walworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE ANT) EXPORT FREE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. LlO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House inflie World II u'strated Price List on application. LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup of Hypophosphite of Lime prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cough and General Debility ft contains two of the principal ingre v 1/ dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which aye considered deficient m the above complaints, viz:., Phosphorus and Lime. It cannot be too highlyrecommended for Delicat Childre Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITEB Is real Brain Food, and m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature Price, 4fr Prepared only by SWANN -/H HE MI SI warm Chemist, Pu« CaetigUgne Park



SUCCESS TEIE BEST TEST CF WORTH!!! HOLLOWAY'S PHIS AfIiJISTMEE THIS UNIVERSAL MF7>IOINE IS A HOUSEHOLD .REQUISITE EVERYWHERE. THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Nervous System, and act most power fully yet soothingly on the LIVER AND BuWELS, Promoting Digestion and assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with strength and vigour. Nervous Head aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and general debility puickly yield to the potent free of thess well-known Pills, and they are unrivalled m their efficacy m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine known, THE-OINTMENT HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind of sore, ulcer and wmmd more certainly than any other' known salve. Its marvellous penetrating powers reader it invaluable m all THROAT A!ND CHEST DISEASES, curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma, reducing Glandular Lumps,, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, and for alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM GOUT, and neuralgia it is unsurpassed. It never fails to remove Scurf and every species of skin disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufac tured only at 78 New Oxford st (late 533 Oxford st.) London ; and are sold by all vendors of Medicines throughout the Civilized World ; with directions for use m almos every language. g^ Purchaser should look to the label on the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street London they are spurious .



THE WALKER CORK EXTEA.CTOE. Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverage.^ and allows the sediment to remain undisturbed m the bottle. Designed ioi the use of hotels, restau rants, saloons, clubs and families. Orna mental m appearanae and full nicke plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY



/%% ,--X. \ WJTU T£tTW A :-.:;JT iLCjH CIS UTS TOT] f, ROTI DENTAL SURGERY. Corner of Cashel and High streets Q TUTYEES AND /"10. " * SURGEQNHENTIST ; And at Dunedm and Westport WE have gainSuho FIRST AWARD " the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that ye guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cos A Single Artificial Tooth, IDs; Comple Set — Upper and Lower temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra cc or charge. Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE SAS several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively'safe Fee for Administration, ss. /' Extraction, 2s 6d. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists repaired or remodelled at small cost ,



We have for Sale £?p? TONS PURE MANILLA BINDING TWINE. -1 Q TONS MIXED BINDER TWINE ($ Manilla, & Flax;. Q TONS PURE NEW ZEALAND .FLAX BINDER TWINJS Q A TONS 3INDIN , white cross brand WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY TO FARMERS AT LOWEST CTJiUMSIST RATES' Wool Season 1890-91. OUR NEXT^SALK WILL TAKE PIiAOE JBARLIf IN JANUARY WANTED FOB IMMEDIATE PUKCHASE 10,000 BUSHELS RYEGEASS. FRIEDLANDER BROS.



GEORGE JAMESON GENERAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA, TTAS IN STOCK A LARGE SUPPLY OF BINDER TWINE, OILS HARVEST REQUISITES AND GENRAL FARM STORES AND TO ARRIVE COBNSACKS AND SEAMING TWINE. ■-r-AGBNT FOR— The New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company, The Union Steamship Company, The New Zealand Shipping Company?



Roßr- j|li URRAY' i PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. BAS to hand an immense Stock of WA.TCH.F.S, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATj], of the latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.—OoId and Silver, Eenglish and Geneva, American Hunters, and Crystals. . JEWELLERY.—An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Guards, &c, &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 and Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Committees, School Committees, &c, &c. All Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch, and at moderate charges. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 147



The Rojal Insurance Company. TT^HE wealthiest known Fire Insurance Company m the world, and ad nguished JL for MODERATE RATES, PROMPTITUDE, and LIBERALITY. ACCUMULATED FUNDS OVER £6,000,000. beg to advise our Clients and others that we are prep&red to receive Is for Insurance m the above Company, on BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, etc, and GROWING CROPS 'AT LOWEST RATES, W. H. COLLINS & CO, AGENTS, STREET ASH 33TJ JP T! Q 3ST „ TIMBEB. TIMBER. TIMBER. liyE HAVE JUST LANDED AND TO ARRIVE— Ex '' Invercar^ill," 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 PALINGrf. Ex "Zior," 20,000 ft KAURI FLOORING and MATCH LINING, MOULD INGS and TIMBER. WESTPORT COAL, GREYMGUTH COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL, SHAG POINT COAL, KAITANGATA COAL, MOUNT SOMERS COAL. Every Description of Building Materials PAINTS, OIL, GLASS, and BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY ke^t m Stock. W. H. CoS and Co. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS A.SHBXJR»TO3ST "SilfO TRUST Ji§tt. OFFICE OF U. . ■•}iHFi Public Trust Office of New Zealand offers great advantages to ifcs_«J»f^ 8 j 'iucludiiig State guarantee again 3 t the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Ttustee. Tlio following comparison of businesa between the years 1879 and 1889 will show the progress made: — . , , : 1679-80. 1889. ; Total transactions, per balance-sheet. ... £ 9-2,318 ... £B*>,aO3 Otme.val Investment Account ... X 70.851 JsJ£, H]H»dalTuvcsUnentAccoimt.,. ... ■£ 8,6a5, . *jf^ • ]'>:pkn:-i-:s Ac^u.vr-Total receipts ... f2,W9 . « £IHI Aamiiristratioiiß... ... - •<• ' 172 ••• -|» • , Proliatosa'Kl trusts ... " •» AViirH l .ro.vi«ou.illyaccoytod f> l - . Q J^ Ij.jtlor.i rooo-s'cu . ... ... ••> Z.f.i itiw* I,.».t t .rsfi.«^)ii.i:<ih«».l U*3 ••• _ "^ ACLAND, BARNS AND CO., Christchurch, Local Agents



I. Salek and Co. (Next Bank New Zealand) WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELL US- Lowest ChFvMTCHUr?h Poes as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and £TS guaranteed 12 months. tJ T3EBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal _L fepectacles. Sights tested free. Several good second-hand Rothekam and Other English LEVERS very cheap and and guaranteed. A "SPEClALTY.—Rotheram's English Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUF OWN ORDER. The best and most reliable timekeeper m the world. Every descrip ion of Gold and Silver Jewellery ma de up or neatly repaired. L SALEKND CO, 2t32 Next Bank New Zealand.__ iv I o \v oho vvTlTor J_N o vv Dhowing A FASHIONABLE LOT OF Springs Summer Goods. THE LATEST FASHION, REASONABLE PRICES, GOOD FIT and WORKMANSHIP, ought to ensure a ready sale for these Goods. Come JEnrly, Anil avoid The Unsli at Xma.** Our Customers may depend upon cur promise that their orders will be finished up to time. H. & E. Craiglieatl, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. ' From and after the 30th Ko.vcmber, 1886 the termsof Subscription to this journal will be a follows, viz :— a if PAID IX ADVANCE. rter ... Cs 6d, by post, 93 G<l Per Half-year... 12s 6J, by post, 18s 6d  Year ... 24s Odj by post, 7s Od „ ' IF BOOKED. Pe'Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15a Ocl, by poat, 21a 6d j „ Year ... 30s od, by post, 4Ss Ocl Birth, Marriage, and Dea.tb Notices^ if paid for at the time oi insertion,, 2a 6d if booked, 4s each tig may be aeut § *yftieftt



We SPARROW TAILOR AND MEN'S MERGER. i EAST STREET,



(Stephens "dros Otephens iDros market house "VT7 E have now m Stock and to VV ariive specially for the Jam casoli, Sugar, Sugar, Sugar, From Mauritius, finest Snowdrops, also Ist, 2nd, and 3rd grades of white yellow Crystals, Moist yellow, etc. From England, finest Sparkling Loaf Sugar, m Cubes and Tablets, Crushed Loaf, Demarara Yellow Crystals, etc. TEA. T€A. IEA. Indian, Ceylon, and China, guaranteed pure, and sold m any quantity from one pound upwards. Also, m fancy 51b Caddies. These Teas we can recommend as being Tip Top Value. TO GIVE SATISFACTION IS OUR AMBITION. STEPHENS BROS. M.AEKET HOUSE



[gf CULT SI MAS <B W, W. & Co WISH all their Customers ft very merry Chrisimas and they will increase you pleasiue if you call on them by giving you a handsome present. We sive presents equal to 10 per ceut (2s) m the £. A Customer spending 5s will receive a present Value of 6d A Customer spending 10s ■ will receive a present Valve of Is A Customer spending 20s will receive a present Value of 2s Anl s.> on, the more money you spend the better the present. W, W. SPENCER & CO. are now ellin CHEAPER than any other hous m Ashburton. hite Lace Cuitvina 2s 6d a pair hite Calico 3s 6d a dozen ey Calicos 2s lid a dozen eck and Stripe Ginghams 4s doguaranteed to wash hite Muslin 3£d oys' Tweed Suits from 5s 3d Men's Tweed Suits 24s 6d Men's avd Boys' Hats, Caps, Ties and Braces and half price. OOTS~~BOOTS- Men's Bluchers 6s 6d Men's Colonial Shooters 10s 6d Men's Strong Leather Elasric Sides 10s 6d Women's Strong Elastic Sides 6s lid Children's Plain and Patent Leather Shoes ank Strap Slippers m endless variety at very low prices at 1 1, mill to, •JHE ARCADE



Gr. JjAWCETT JDoDDS SURGEON DENTIST, Addkess :—Court Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street, private Residence, Tanered Street, Tree doors below Masonic Il'tll. nHRISTMAS SALE. EVERY NOVELTY IN j FANCY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS VERY CHEAP. j MHS ADAMS I FANCY REPOSITORY, I Saundera 1 Buildings. 12 158 ~~D. McFarlane's East Street The House for GOOD SUGARS for Preserving, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for BLENDED TEAS of Al Quality, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for CHINA and GLAbS WARE, D. McFARLAN'S East Street. The House for BUTTER, CHEESB, and BACON, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for GOOD FLOUR, MEAL, and RICE, D McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for all lines of GR O C I&RIE S At Lowest Possible Rates. I> McFARLAWE'S EAST STREET ASH BURTON. 10H68



h.""m:_j()nbs. SANTA CJLiAXJS IS COMING AND so is Old Father Christmas, to give the above a fitting reception. The 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, rawing from a diminutive Penny Doll to a Seventy Guinea Piano panese Toys and Fancy Poods, Albums, Photo Frames, Desks, Work Boxes Oabinels Ladies Ba"-s, Glove and Kerchief Boxes, Dressing Cases, Electro-Plated, Goods, Ornaments m great variety, elegant and chaste m design, Perfumery and Toilet Requisites, Cricketing Material, Fancy Glassware, .lea Services, Opals Brackets and Plush Leather Goods. 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 ami Rmcy<Goods "1 the county, affording the greatest choice, and oftered at the LOWEST POSSIBLE REMUNERATIVE' PBIOBS School Committees purchasing B nk.s for prizes Tos and Fancy G00d.3 forsanool treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. Inspection Invited. U. M. 'JONES, iw.



TO THE LADIES ASHBURTON COUNTY, MISSES MORRISON HQLLOWAY, , Dress and Mantle Makers, Tancred Street, Ashburton.



A USTRALTAN MUTUAL PBOVI XX. DENT SOCIETY Established 1849. FOR LIFE ASSURANOE ON THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. NEW ZEALAND BRANCH HEAD OFFICE-CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, WELLINGTON. 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 Bathe Brandon, Esq. The Hon. Elward Richardson, C.M.G., M.H.ii. Nicholas Reid, Esq. ANNUAL INCOME 3XCEEDS £1,625.000 STERLING. INVESTED FUNDS EXCEED £9,000,000 STERLING, REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD AS SURE WITH THIS SOCIETY: IT is the ouly 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 iri auy other part of the world. The Society has distributed amongst its members upwards of £4,050,000 m Cash Bonuses, representing Reversionary Bonuses exceeding £8,000,000 sterling. AFTER making unusual ample reserves, 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 ing to £133,411. The Society Oilers 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 n, "THOROUGHLY COLONIAL INSTITUTION. BE CAREFUL YOU 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 ZANDER.



Farmers will oblige Brokers by sending m their Wool as early as possible. NEW YEAR GIFTS. NEW YEAR CARDS AND BOOKLETS. NEW ANNUAL VOLUMES and BOOKS for Prizes and Presentations. NEW FANGS' GOODS,*oof. f &r L F. ANDREWES & Co. 17.5.5. CO jprfjprf U.S.S., CO la 1 ' ... •- Iff UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. ! The Company's Steamers have now re j sumed time table running to all ports. j THEEXCURSION SEASON! Will open Ist DECEMBER Next. Return tickets at reduced Fares. TRIPS TO WEST COAST SOUNDS; On or about 14th and 26th JANUARY, I and sth FEBRUARY. GEG JA.MESON, Agent, A.shburton. j



Public Notices. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. NOTICE. ALL Rates unpaid iiy 31st January will be sued for. 1§63 I^^ ?STdd flu7l7oTv~s t hal l- To-Night" To-Night LONDON BELLRINGERS. LONDON BELLRINGERS. LONDON BELLRINGERS. ANJ> FAUST FAMILY. FAUST FAMILY. FAUST FAMILY. IN AN ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. NEW CHIMES AND MELODIES. Herrvon der Meliclen's GRAND CORNET SOLO, GA VATINA, Transmitted to Australasia by Edison's Phonograph. POSITIVELY LAST APPEARANCE. Prices 3s, 2s, and Is. JOE ST. CLAIB, Manager. ASHBURTON Wool Sales 'TPHE LAST SALE OF THE SEASON i. WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, 19th JANUARY.



ASHBURTON COUNTY "COUNCIL. I "VTOTICE is hereby given that the JIS County Engineer has been ap pointed Inspector of Slaughterhouses from Ist January, 1891, By order, F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, January, 1891. 1J67 $5 W A' "TIHE Usual Monthly Meeting of the X Thistle Lodge, 627, S.C., will be held on THURSDAY, 15th January, at Seven p.m. The officers of tJr.v 3). G. Lpdges of the E.G. and S.C wifl pay an qflicial visitation. Visiting Brethren most cordially in vited. J. SEALY, RAY.M. January 12th, 1891, 1*65 "X LL fehe Brethren of Somerset Lodge. J\_ No. 1811, E.G., and St. John's Lodge, 1858, E.C., are requested to attend' at the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, on THURSDAY, 15th instant, at f p.m., for the purpose of paying an pSicial visit to Lodge Thistle, No. 62?, S.C. J. R. COLYER, W.M. Somerset, 1811. F, BONNINGTON, im W.M,' St. Jobtt's lodge, 18§8,