same member of the expedition was asked what was.the first news they had from ICurope after their " wanderings in the wilderness." "It was contained," here plied, "in a letter from the English Con sul at Zanzibar, and I well remember his words. * The Emperor William of Ger many, 1 he wrote, 'is dead ; his son, Fre derick, who succeeded him, is dead ; his grandson, William, is now on the throne. But, thank God, Queen Victoria still lives and is well, and reisrns over dear old England.'"

POLITICAL NOTES.

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Wellington, February 5. Government have asked Sir Harry Atkinson to act as one of the New Zealand representatives to the Federal Convention but he has not made up his mind to accede to the request. Sir George Grey, who was also one of those first chosen, has been written to by the Government asking If he will be sufficiently recovered from his recent illness to take part in the Con vention, but as yet no reply has been re ceived. The Minister of Mines will pay a visit on Tuesday next to the Mahikapawa gold field, returning here at the end of the week. In accordance with the assurance given to Parliament the session before last, the Government intend to set up a Royal Commission to enquire into the working of the Public Trust. The principal griev ance is the delay and expense attached to the administration of estates. The ques tion ia now under the consideration of the Cabinet, but as yet no names are men tioned as Commissioners. It is unlikely that the Government will establish a Commission to enquire and report on the Civil Service. The resignations of Mr Ballance as Native Minister, of Mr Buckley as Post master-General, and Mr Cadman as Com missioner of Stamps, and the appoint ments to those offices of Messrs Cadman, Ward, and Ballance respectively are gazetted, taking effect from February 4. The Government have received no further information from the Agent- General as to the arrangements he is mak ing lor the conversion, at an early date, of the remaining New Zealand Loans, on which a high rate of interest is being paid, but it ia understood that Sir F. D. Bell is ,' still negotiating in the matter. WANGASTtfi, January 14* A well attended and enthusiastic meet ing of citizens was held this evening, when the following resolutions were passed . —(1) That on the occasion of the Premier's firsl visit to Wanganui since his appointment to that high and honourable position, the inhabitants, through a depu tation, meet him on his arrival at the railway station and present him with an address of congratulation ; (2) that a com plimentary banquet be tendered to the Honourable the Premier by the inhabi tants of Wanganui. A committee was also appointed to give effect to the fore going resolutions.

A great point was made both by Sir H. Atkinson and the Governor of the re jection by the Council, in the session of 1890, of Sir George Whitmore's Bill for its own reform as justifying the addition of the new members. Neither, however, mentioned the fact that if the Bill in question had been passed, Sir Harry Atkinson himself could not have been appointed to the Speakership. One of the clauses of the Bill proposed to deprive the Crown of the right of nomination to the Speakership, and to give the power of election to the Councillors. Had the Bill become law, he could not have ap pointed himself, and it may, therefore, be doubtful whether his regrets at its non passage are very sincere. A rumour is current in Wellington that the office of Chairman of Committees will practically be abolished next session, and a rota established whereby the jOhairmen of the usual Sessional Com mittees will preside when Supply is under consideration, and thus effect a savingof £400 a. year. A reduction in the salaries paid to the Speakers of both branches of the Legislature will be another plank in the Ministerial retrenchment scheme. Ministers do not intend to follow the practice of their predecessors in gadding about the country until the very moment when they have to meet Parliament, and then rushing to put together a policy at random. They propose to hold a Cabinet meeting on Monday, afc which policy measures will at once be taken into consideration. All the holders of port folios will remain in Wellington for some time. Mr Fard may need to proceed Scuth after the end of next week, and Mr M'Kenzie proposes to make a personal tour of inspection of the several land offices after another fortnight, but their colleagues will remain in charge of departmental affairs. Whatever the policy to be presented to Parliament may prove to be, Ministers promise that it will be fuUy matured long before the appointed time.—" Posfc." The "New Zealand Herald " truthfully remarks:—-If Sir Harry Atkinson had rresigijed immediately at the conclusion of •the general election, Mr Ballance would have he@a sent for, and it would, of course, 'bay* been anticipated that when the House msb a policy would have been prepared. That would have obviated the necessity for two sessions in the one year. But then Sir Harry Atkinson could not have been provided for by the Speaker ship of the Legislative Council. We shall Jiave to submit to two sessions on that Mr Alfred J. Cadman, M.H.R. for CJoroxaandel, the present Native Minister, is a, colonial in every respect. He was a schoolmate of the late Acting-Premier, and there is a hoary tradition that both being of about equal age and strength, boy like, the future legislators had more than one fistic encounter on the old JBarrack Green, before that celebrated st>ot was mowed and shrubbod and par teCTb\d into Albert Park. Mr Cadman's tether was intimately connected with the Cape Colville Peninsula from early in the fifties. an<! Ib was to him that the first New Zealand miners' right was issued — an historic document which is still cherished in the Archives of the family. Mr Cadman early &>ok a part m public life On the inauguration #f the county system he became first Chairman of the Oortfmandel County Council, and has con? turned act in that capacity ever since. He has'stri in the House of Representa tives as meiTiber for Coromaftdel since 1881. and being an advanced Liberal, w.as for several yeaw to close political accord with Sir George Orey.-" Wanganui Herald."

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London, February 4. At a meeting of the shareholders in the Bank of INeAV Zealand to-day the alterations in the deed of settlement were confirmed. It is reported that the bnlk of the gold received from the Bank of France during the recent financial crisis will be ! returned to-morrow. Mr Farnell has paid another visit to Mr O'Brien. There is some hitch in fth<s negotiations with the Liberals, who refuse to give any assurances as to tfheir foture policy with respeefc fco' Ireland.

I In the House of Commons to-day, Mr Gladstone's Religious Disabilities Removal Bill was rejected on a division by 256 to 223. In moving the measure Mr Gladstone contended that the present disabilities uuder which Catholics suffered were unfair, since their loyalty had been proved to be untainted. Mr Smith, speaking on behalf of the Government, who opposed i the Bill, said there was no necessity for the Bill, and the present time was inopportune, as the mass of subjects regarded the proposed change with alarm. Mr Bradlaugh was buried in silence. ]STo speeches were made and no service was read. There was a large attend ance at the funeral. I Tippo Tib intends to pay a visit to ' England next summer. Washington, February 4. The United States will coalesce with the Powers in petitioning the Czar to moderate the treatment of the Russian Jews. Berlin, February 4. General Waldersee, who has resigned his position of chief Aide-de-Camp to the Emperor, takes command of the Army Corps.

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Sydney, February 5. The Attorney-General has declined to file a Bill against Captain Rossi for disturbing the service at Goulburn Cathedral.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, February 5. Some of the best specimens of ruby silver yet found in the Puhipuhi have been brought from a new winze in the No. 1 Prospector mine, In the case of the Queen v Mackechnie, an action brought by the Crown against E. A. Mackechnie, solicitor, to recover certain deeds which the defendant held as a lien for costs clue to him by the Kaihu Valley Eailway Company in respect of certain lands over which the Crown held a mortgage. Mr Justice Connolly, in giving judgment, said the question for the decision of the Court was whether the defendant had a right to detain the documents, as against the plaintiff, on the grounds alleged in the statement of claim. He had come to the conclusion, although not without reluctance, that the question must be answered in the negative. Mr Hesketh, who appeared for the defendant, said he would probably appeal. A United Co-operative Association, I which includes as its officers prominent members of the labor party, has been formed here. Mr W. L. Rees, M.H.R,, has been appointed President. The warship Curagoa arrived from Wel lington to-day. Napier, February 5. The annual ram and ewe fair was held at Hastings yesterday. A very large number were yarded, and the attendance of buyers was larger and prices higher than for years past. For animals which were at all fancied there was keen competition, The top price was 75 guineas, for a two shear sheep from Mr John Reid, of Elderslie. Other stud rams from the same breeder brought up to 50 guineas, the average of his seventeen studs being 28| guineas. The Hon. M. Holmes' ten shearlings averaged 16£ guineas, and Mr F. Sut con's (Southland) fifteen averaged 19 guineas. Three hundred End sleigh ewes averaged 1^ guineas. The flock rams also "brought excellent prices. All the long wools were quitted, but merinos were neglected. Wa» toanui, February 5. The Wangauui Agriculturaland Pastoral Association's autumn show opened to-day. The exhibits number about 380, including an excellent show of horses and live stock. The weather is splendid. The shew continues to-morrow. Wellington, February 5. Nineteen cases of typhoid fever are under treatment at the hospital, and four deaths from the disease have been re ported this month. Malcolm Fraser, an expressman, died to-day from the effects of a bite on the wrist from a katipo spider. Sir Maurice O'Rorke and Dr Yon Mir bach, of Waipawa, have been appointed by the Government as Commissioners to enquire into the charges against the medical officer of the Auckland Hospital, Dunedin, February 5. A conference of mayors of suburban boroughs was held this evening to consider the desirability nf amalgamating. As all were not represented only a conversational discussion took place, and it was decided to convene another meeting. At a meeting of parents of children attending the Macandrew road school, South Dunedin, it was decided to decline to provide the children with Messrs Whitcombe and Tombs' school books. A deputation was appointed to wait on the Education Board in reference to the matter. It was also decided that if the children brought home these books they should be taken from them. Mr TSarn shaw, M.H.R., who was present, said that when the education question came up he would try to force the Government to provide uniform school books free of charge.

South Rakaia Road Board.

The usual meeting of the Board was held on Thursday, Present—Messrs Coster (chairman), Lyttelton, McLean and Vucetich. The Clerk reported on the various roads in the district and "works generally.—Mr Allan wrote complaining of the state of the river road. The Clerk said the matter had been looked to, and it was re solved that the contractors be informed that they must give more attention to the work, and all loose stones must be at once removed from the rpads.—Mr Parsons wrote suggesting that instead of metalling Bushy Park road, something should be done to the roads near Chertsey. The Clerk to reply that the road referred to by Mr Parsons was let for formation. Mr Lyttelton moved that the rata of three-eififMs of a penny in the pound be struck for the year ending March 31,1891, payable on February 23rd in one sum ; seconded by Mr McLean and carrieJ.3 Messrs Coster and Lyttelton were ap pointed to sign the rate roll. It was reported that there was a sard drift of some eight feet high on Hoggs' Whare road, this had blown off Mr Wat son's land. It was nat dangerous to traffic. Resolved that the matter stand oves? till next meeting.—-Mr Sheehan wrote stating that he would purchase thp portion of closet} road near his section, and Mr Eeilly wrote to the same effect Mr Lyttejton wrote that he would take all the closed voftds adjoining his land at the valuation made. The offers were jiccepted. The Upper Ashburfcon Road Boarf wrote re the Kakaia ranger acting as ranker on some portion of the Upper Ashburton roads. Agreed to.-Mr Bd«nn«ton reeeiyed permission to erect n liorae post, and put W a culvert on the South llnkaia road in the tflwpshjp. It was resolved to re-deposit £o(}f) for six months, the other £500 to be placed to current account. The matter of a polling booth on the Kyle road in place of using the Kyle school was left for the Returning Officer to see to. Accounts for £75 19s 101 were passed for payment; and after transacting .Cemetery business the Board adjourned.

MAGISTECAL.

ASHBURTO.N—TH UIISDA V,

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, KM.) J. A. BKNiNY, V. I'OWDINU. Further evidence was taken after luncheon, and His Worship reserved his decision, and the crows action.—Dowd jmy v. Benny, £29 10s for breach of I contract; was heard. Mr Purnell called C. 11. Dowdiug, meniberof the firm of Todhunter and Dowding, v.'ho stud no tbnders were jinvited for the work, but Benny came to him about the beginning of [November and said lie had seen the crop from the road. Witnes de clined to deal wifch him until he had seen the paddock. Benny went and saw the I crop, and when he came back he said he would do the work for 16s an acre. He said he had good machinery and good horses, and what machinery he' did not have he could procure. Agreed with him foe 15s an acre, and the specification put in was the basis-of the agreement. He began on the 17th November. Some days after asked him if it would make any difference if he were to cut a portion for grass seed. He replied he would do that as soon as for hay. Pointed out the portion wanted for grass seed, and he said it was the heaviest of the crop. He agreed to cut for grass seed the portion pointed out. Complained on several occasions about the cutting for hay. The machine used was continually 1 breaking. Did not see the hay cocked, but the stacking was very badly done. Made a [ special complaint about one of the stacks. The work was not done to witness' satis faction, and told Benny so. A portion of the grass at the edges of the paddock was not cut at all. Claimed £2 for the loss ; en this. On the 12th December Benny ' had finished the cutting, and asked for more money for cutting the grass seed, but Avitness refused. A day or so after this, he began cutting grass seed with a wire binder. Met the owner of the machine by the paddock who said he could not allow the machine to remain after that night as his own grass was ripe, fold Benny that the owner was coming for the machine that night, and as the grass was^a little on the green side he had better knock off for a day or two. He said he had another contract to go to. It would take two or three days to ripen. When witness came back to the paddock the grass had been stocked, and Benny had knocked off work. Sent for him and asked him when he intended to begin again as the seed was ripe. He said he would not go on again, and would not pay more than 15s an acre if witness did it himself. This was about a week, before Christmas. On Boxing Day morn ing he brought an account, but witness declined to pay anything until the con tract was finished. Was quite ready thexi for him to go on, but he went away, and witness had to put on men to do the work, and had to procure a tilter to do it. Used all diligence in getting the work done, and had to pay 9s a day for a tilter —a binder could not have done the work as the crop was too much laid. It was prudent to use a tilter. Commenced to cut the grass on the 29th. The work altogether cost £22 3s lOd. Had had to thatch the stacks at a cost of £1. The crop should have yielded from 40 to 45 bushels an acre. It was a heavy crop, and the actual yield had been, only 33 bushels. The sample was not a first class one, and he charged ifc at the rate of 3s 6d a bushel, uncleaned.- Cleaned it was worth 5s 6d. Loss had been sustained by the grass not having been cut before it got over ripe. By Mr Crisp—Believed Benny had four horses and a binder on the contract Expected the grass seed would have been ripe before the other portion of the crop was finished. Made complaints to Benny about the work being badly done, nnd ( le.iiod ever hav'ii': .said it was well dune. The-ro wera iuliy nine bushels an acre loss in the grass seed. By the Bench.—lt was putting Benny in a worse position to ask him to cut for "jjmssseed and to knock off until the crop was ripe. 1). E. Todhunter drove the tilter at the grass seed cutting. The weather was catchy — wet at times and windy. The grass was laid when they started to cut. Before Benny started, the crop was very heavy. The other portion of thd work was not all well done. About an acre of the haj' land was left uncnt. Thomas Mawson—Had a farm at Wester field, and had been farming all his life. Went with Win. Langdon to the twelve acres that had been cut for seed. About five bushels io the acre had been shed out, perhaps more. Could have judged better if he had seen it earlier. By Mr Crisp— Had only seen the growing crop from the road. Could not say how much foreign stuff was in it. Wm. Langdon, farmer, Westerfield, said there would be about three bushels per acre of clean seed shed and lost on the twelve acres, after allow ing for two bushels of rubbish. James Moran, farmer, assisted to cut the grass seed. There was much trouble with the crop, which was laid and could only be cut on one side. The crop was a very heavy one. C. Gr. Primmer, called by Mr Crisp, said Benny could have returned the machine if he had wanted it, but Primmer took it back because Benny had knocked off, and because his own crop was ripe. His Worship reserved his decision.

ASHBURTON-FRIDAY,

(Before Messrs Bullock and H. Fried lander.) LARCENY OF A SADDLE. Joseph Capstick was accused of having stolen a saddle, the property of a lad named William Gray. Mr Crisp appeared for the defence. The lad Gray and his brother ga/e evidence as to having hitched the horse in Mr D. Thomas' yard last Saturday morning. In the afternoon they found the saddle had been removed from the horse and taken away. 'The saddle produced in Court was the one they had lost. William Hunter, a boy in Capstick's employ, said that he was in Ashburton on Saturday with a dray, and Capstick brought a saddle which he asked witness to take back to the camp. Had never seen the saddle before. The one in Court was like the one he took back to camp. Constable Crockett found Capstick at Longbeach with, the saddle in his posses sion and arrested him. Accused, giving evidence on his own behalf, said he bought the saddle in the Arcade twelve months ago. Evidence of several previous convictions was put in, and the Bench found Capstick guilty and sentenced him to six months' imprisonment. DRUNKENNESS. Tnree first offenders were dealt with in the usual way. George Webster, drunk on the railway platform, was fined 10s, and "Abraham Kelton, his second offence within the week was fined £1 or forty eight hours' imprisonment with hard labor, _____«»»__»»_

DISTRICT COURT

ASHBURTOW —FRIDAY. j (Before His Honor Judge Ward.) IN BANKRUPTCY, In Be W. de b. Wilson. Mobion to set aside certain securities. The hearing of this case was adjourned last Court day to admit of the evidence of James Jamison being produced by Mr Wilding, Witness said, that on 15th May iasfc he was manager of the Bank of Aus tralasia at Ashburton. On that date the stock mortgage was signed^ by Wilson. This document was signed first, and the guarantee by Ross for a thousand pounds;

i next. After these had been signed, wit ' ness went and gob a cheque book, at the same limy saying to Mr Low " come into my room and witness .signatures." Then I got Mr Wilson to draw out a cheque for a | thousand pounds. Took the cheque into i the oiiice and s>ot notes representing 1 £1000 and a credit slip. These he took I into his own room and fj;ot Wilson to fill up the credit slip for the amount. Mr Low, the teller, took them away, and the money was at once placed to Wilson's credit. Made some remark to Wilson to the effect that he could now operate on the account. That money was placed to ac count, sec ureel by th c stock mortgage and che guarantee. Five minutes afterwards wit ness took a wool lien to secure further ad vances. Wilson could have left the bank and drawn £1000 op the stock mortgage and guarantee alone, but there was a covenant in the stock mortgage that Wilson was bound to give a wool lien. The wool lien was taken after the passage of the money. Br Mr Harper : The loan was arranged with witness on the Tuesday before the deeds were signed. Mr Thomas was not present—only Wilson and Ross. The documents were filled up by witness—the stock mortgage on the morning of the 15th, and the guarantee. In fact they, were being filled up when Wilson and Ross came into the room. The above mentioned documents were on the table before him, and the lien was in the cup board. It was taken out of the 1 cup board during the interview, which lasted from half an hour to three-quarters. When asked to sign the lien-. Wil son raised an objection, not seeming inclined to do }t at first,- but be signed before he left ithe parlour. Submitted the loan to head quarters before granting i£j the securities mentioned being the mortgage and the guarantee. Mr Low was called in to witness all the signatures and he did so. The deeds were registered by Mr Wilding. By Mr Wilding— Mr Low witnessed the stock mortgage and the lien at different times. Counsel having addressed His Honor at great length on the alleged defeasane of the deeds, and quoted copiously authorities for and against, His Honor re served judgment.

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Lisbon, February 5. One hundred rebels were killed in the Oporto emute.

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Cornsacks and -L central Livery Stablea are now. i Twine supplied at Lowest Current Rates, my hands, and it will be my constan effort to again bring their business into : o; he front rank, and make these stables what their position a^nd accommodation R O L L I T T & CO,, tSe^PREMIER LIVERY STABLES of the Ashburton County. CANTERBURY MILLS. buggies Traps, Saddle Horses, etc., al ayson hire, with skilful drivers ready OFFICES and STORES : West Street, Ashburton. the shortest notice. Open or Close Carriages for Wedding or other parties. Cabs at any hour, day or night. , LOOSE BOXES for stallions and race horses. Country customers are guaran teed every Accommodation at the lowest ..... current rates __ _ _ ; JOHN NEWMAN, Proprietoo. I am a Cash Purchaser suns w_measure rnHE Largest Stock of , X TWEEDS ever shown y-v-w in Ashburton to chooao from. M , r . ~ . ' ,_ , QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEED Wheat, Oats, <$> Barley. c^^^^ , _____ mHBURTOh : CLOTHING MART. 3AUNDERS BUILDINGS CORNSAOKS SUPPLIED AT CURRENT RATESJ ■ T>. "ALfORN _ Jpi TO O ' PER DAY to bo &J .1 eOf made by persons of ___ /-» -u-w />j -*^- . either sex, in their own localities, at work I" L'l iUI ' ''I? T A 'M'l^C'A"\T forus. New business. All meet with iTFjliri.lTf"* A A VI iliilll \ wonderful success Any one can do the * JL/ \S J*\J VJ JLJ U XJLITJLIJ \J \J ±.\ work. You don't need capital, or above the same as none. We will start you. N© space to explain here. Bub you can make iniinnri.^.! ■ a snu? little fortune honorably and easy. .ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA- F*?^teX%&S* circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as (1 . much as men. Full particulars and in . s ructions mailed free. Now is the tiaie : don't delay, but write to us at once,— Sinkon and Co,, Portland MttinaJ Unitod Bt*t«, {



MR F. M- RICKMAN SATURDAY, JANUARY 7, 1891. MR F. M. RICKMAN has received has received instructions from Mr John C. Grubb to sell on the above date at the Arcade -| DAISY CART, By Moor & Co., Christchurch. Sale at 1 o'clock. F. M. RICKMAN, 2§23 . Auctioneer. MONDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 1891. MR F. M. RIOKMAN has received j instructions from Mr Frank Steel ' to sell by Public Auction on the Premises, Cameron Street West, all his Household Furniture and Effects, consisting of— Iron Bedsteads, double and single, Bedding, Washstand, Chest Drawers, Looking Glasses, Cots, Curtain Poles, Vienna Chairs, Tables, Easy Chairs, Fenders, Fire Irons, Carpets and Linoleums Mats, Lamps, Wringer, Sewing Machine, Portable Copper, Lawnmower, Kitchen Utensils, and Sundries too numerous to mention. No Reserve. Sale at 1 o'clock sharp. F, M. RICKMAN, 2}28 Auctioneer,



MR GEORGE JAMESON ■ ASHBURTON YARDS. MESSRS MILES & CO. are instructed to offer by auction at the above Yards on . TUESDAY NEXT, 1 000 Crossbred TWO-TOOTHS, JL\J\J\J mixed sexes. A really good line. Also, —Fat and Store Sheep. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. 2+24 GEU. JAMESON, Agent. FOR PRIVATE SALeT~~~~ Of\ C\ ACRES Land, 2J' miles from Ashburton, all in grass, with five-roomed House and four-stalled Stable. QAA ACRES at Newlands. "1 KQK ACRES afcWakanui- T.Sk 250 and 251, corner of Moore Street and East Belt, on which is erected a well built Six-roomed House. LOTS 1, 2, and 3, Creek Road, Ailen ton, containing f-acre land, four-roomed House. A low price will be accepted for thia property Apply to GEO JAMESON, Land Agent, Ashburton and Rakaia. j



MR^T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on SATURDAY. FEBRUARY 14, At 12 noon, On account and by order of the Mortgagee. LOT 366, containing J-acre, McMurdo Street, Tinwald, with 4-roomed Cottage thereon in fairly good order and mutch lined throughout. It is situated near the Company's Sale Yards and only one section distant from Mr Tippett's property. Persons on the look out for a cheap property are invited to attend this sale. T. BULLOCK, 2 26 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14. 1 Acre Land and House, Town Belt North. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Thomas Undkiix (in consequence of their remov ing to the West Coast) to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, Lots 5 and 29, containing 1 acre, having two frontages, viz., on the Town Belt North and Princes Street, Netherby. on which is erected a well built dwelling house of 6 Rooms with Verandah de tached. Wash house, double stalled Stable, and other improve ments. There are a number of well-grown fruit trees in full bear ing. This offers a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of purchasing a property close to town. Easy terms of Payment. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, 2*29 Auctioneer.



[ MR T. BULLOCK ' 1 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 7th, Desirable Suburban-Residence fronting Carter Ten-ace. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mb E. W. Jkpps (in consequence of his returning to Eiigland) to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date Lot 3, containing 4a 3r 31p fronting Carter Terrace, opposite Mr D. Thomas' residence, and being part of the celebrated Grove Farm Estate, on which is erected a well built and nicely finished Dwelling house of nine rooms, with verandah on two sides, and all necessary conveniences. The grounds are nicely laid out and planted by a practical gardener. This property is very conveniently situated.being only about a quarter of a mile dibtant from the traffic bridge, and in a very good locality. The house is quite new, having only been built about six months ago'and in thorough order. The land is of first class quality. Altogether this is a very desirable property. Those desirous of purchasing are invited to in spect jib. , Easy Terms of Payment. Sale at 12 noon. "T, BULLOCK, I*lßo Auctioneer. S A TURDAY;"fIBRU ARY 14. Town Properties in Cox Street, by order of the Mortgagee. . MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date on account and by order of the Mortgagee,— T.S. 558 and 559, each containing i J-acre, Cox Street, on which is erected a 5-Roomed Cottage, Also at same time and place, T.S. 556, Cox Street, containing J-acre with 5-Roomed Cottage thereon. These properties are well situated being not far from the Post Office and Railway Station. ' Inspection invited. Terms to suit purchasers. Sale at 12 noon. T. BULLOCK, ,2 27 Auctioneer SATURDAY, 14th FEBRUARY. Cottage and Section, Tinwald.



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Mr F. W. Thompson SURGEON ~r\ENTIST, URGE ON _L7eNTIST, 218 HIGH STREET, OHRISTCHURCH Hours—lo a.m. to 5 p.m. Having purchased Dr N. A. Neeley's 1 Dental Practice, MR THOMPSON may be consulted at the above address. 211 THE DOMESTIC PAPER PATTERNS OF NEW YORK. MRSP 0 P E WISHES fco inform her many Friends and Customers that she has the Agency of the above celebrated Patterns, and. that by each San Francisco Mail will RECEIVE NEW ONES. —Also— •'THE STYLE," j Price 3d Monthly. j THE BIJOU ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, Morten's Buildings, Opposite Bank New Zealand, OHRISTCHURCH. 2 30



jeuolio Notices. TMPOUNDED in Waterton Pound, a JL Black Pony. If not claimed within fourteen days will be sold. S. HOLLAND, 2 25 Pound keeper. LOST, „ TjIBOM Riversdale, Tinwald, 60 JD 2-tooth Ewes, branded two O's conjoined in black. Anyone giving in formation leading to their recovery will oblige J, R. WILLIAMS, 2 1 12 Riversdale. SATURDAY, 7th FEBRUARY. 12 o'clock. MR ALFRED HARRISON has re ceived instructions from a gentle man leaving for England to sell by PUBLIC! AUCTION, •j DAISY CART, NEW Bedsteads, Mattresses, Wash Stands, and Dressing Tables, Birchwood Chest Drawers, Looking Glasses, Carpets, Toilet Sets, Kitchen Utensils, etc. Without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 2 16 Auctioneer.