good yarn is told. A lady "residing m South Westland (says the correspondent of a contemporary), for some real or fancied injury to her husband, had threatened to greet Ilichiird with the contents of a boiling tea kettle. So often had the threat been repeated that it be came an article of faith with the souther • nei'B that Mr Setldon would get a warm reception at our place at least. When journeying thither m company with the road overseer (Mr SSeddon is a County Councillor), that officer introduced him as Mr Grimmond. The cordiality of the re ception knew no limits. !She certainly thought Mr Grimmond had got much stouter, and was consequently (somewhat altered m appearance, but. she knew him .it once by his pleasant smile and hearty laugh. With.so flattering a reception, Richard commenced to make the running, and had even extended his'attentions to a little child, who was evidently very much m favor with the lady. The supposed Mr Grimmond having sufficiently ingrati ated himself with them, the subject of conversation veered round to Richard himself, and enquiries were made as to his appearance, so that there should be no mistake about the right man getting the boiling water. Mr Seddon told her she had better commence at once, as he was the man. Indignation, combined with a stern resolve, were eloquent m her features for a minute or two, but a sense of the ludicrous prevailed, explanations were made and accepted, and Richard was forgiven, the friendship being cemented with a liquid he describes as "Presby terian wine." Perhaps some of your readers may know what that is. It is said that this lady becamo one of the suc cessful candidate's most pronounced supporters m the South.

POLITICAL.

THE LEGISLATIVE COUNCIL APPOINTMENTS.

Thus '* Civis" m the " Otago Witness ": —Eleven thousand Otago petitioners sup ported by Mr C.R. Chapman are not to be defied by a Ministry that expects to live. If, then, as is almost certain, the appoint ments to the Council are made, it means that the Government is prepared to give up the ghost. But why make any appoint ments at all 1 asks some unsophisticated reader. Why should a Government that has lired a reputable life become disreputable simply because it is going to die ? O, un sophisticated reader that you are—"disre putable "is rude. " Convey " the wise it call. The chief end of a constitutional Government is to live, and to live it must be supported. Given a critical division, and a Ministry saved by an unex pected vote—and there is no law to prevent youdrawing inferences. All Ministries are saved sometime or other m that way, and it is a point of honour with all Ministries to redeem their pledges—before their demise. Do I mean to say that all appointments are jobs—that Messrs Or mond and Fulton and White have been—? By no means. I am discoursing of political ethics m the abstract. As for those gentlemen they are loyal and long etanding supporters, whose votes have j always been sure. Then what the dickens do I mean ?• Nay, my hot-headed friend, be calm. If a Government makes an isolated appointment pursuant to a pledge, it gives to the affair a prominence painful to all concerned, whereas one ap pointment more or less amongst a batch of old-standing friends is scarcely noticed; and with Ministries as with men the rule holds that one may as well be hanged for a sheep as a lamb. Nmo do you under stand why appointments are made m batches %

£?■%*& :l'i TPER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington. January 18. It was very positively rumored last night that the Ministry would resign on Tuesday. Members of the Cabinet who were m town were equally positive m denying any such intention. The Premier arrived afc noon, accom panied by the Hon Mr Stevens, Sir John Hall, and the Hon W. llolleston. He declined to give any information and Ministers generally are extremely reticent both as to the Legislative Council appoint ments and as to the probability of Sir Harry Atkinson assuming the Speaker ship of the Upper House. It is pretty well known that this is a contingency which is occupying the minds of Minis ters, and it seems to be supposed that a temporary reconstruction may take place to enable the Premier to resign and be appointed to the vacant position. Sir Frederick Whitaker arrived yoster day, and a Cabinet meeting will be held to-morrow morning, at which all the Ministers will be present. Wellington, January 19. The Parliament buildings are being got ready for the influx of members, a number of whom have already marked their seats. It is not intended to alter the seating arrangement m the Chamber much, beyond removing one or two benches along the back. Ministers held a long cabinet meeting last night, and another this morning but the Premier positively refused to allow anything to be .made known before to morrow. It is known, however, that final arrangements, whatever they may be, are now made, and the Council appointments determined on. The latter may be gazetted on Thursday, or maybe retained a secret till the Minis terial statement is made on Friday.

THE MARKETS.

[per press association.]

|London, January 15. Three months bills are discounted at 2£ per cent. Consols 97|-, New Zealand 4 per cent inscribed stock 106 i ; 3J per cent ditto 96. Frozen meat —Canterbury mutton 4|d ; Wellington 3§d. There is no Canterbury lamb on the market, New Zealand beef, hind quarters, 4sd. Hemp—Auckland, medium quality, average £24 15s per ton ; Wellington, medium quality, £23. The market is strong. Wheat, New Zealand long berried, firm at 37s 9d ; South Australian and Victorian wheat are also firm at ' 39s and 38s 6d respectively. London, January 17. A shipment of New Zealand butter, ex steamer Rimutaka, realised from 90s to 112s per cwt. The New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following cable message, dated London, J6th January, 1891:— Tallow is dull of sale. Quotations un changed since last telegram. New Zealand Hemp—Market un changed. Frozen Meat—Market firm. Price of beef has advanced £d per lb since last report. Pric" of mutton unchanged. (Received January 19, 11. am) l London, January 18. Tallow, medium mutton, 26s 6d; medium beef, 255. The arrivals of wool to date amount to 248 5 000 bales. Best sides Australian leather, B|d to9d.

New Uses for the Phono graph.

Mr Edison, has, according to a New York correspondent of the " Times," suc ceeded m improving the phonograph so that it can be worked by a water moter as well as electricity. The correspondent K a y S : —This wonderf q.l machine is rapidly stenography fqr business

correspondence. Several hundred phono graphs are m use m this city svlone, and have proved eminently satisfactory. Heads of firms and confrdential clerics j now talk their letters to the phonograph, I which re-dictates them to the typewriter. The waxen cylinders can be sloped away, and are more reliable m caso of dispute than shorLand notes. Indeed, it will not bo long before the phonograph pushes stenography completely into the background. Air important meeting was recently reported at Chicago by the use of two phonographs. The reporter stood a few yards from the speakers and repeated the speeches mo one of the machines until the cylinder was covered by the mystic indentations, Theu the operator turned to the other machine and talked, while the first cylinder was being transcribed. The experiment was so > successful that a phonographic reporting company has been formed which advertises its ability to report law trials, conventions, and meetings at much cheaper rates and with greater accuracy than under the old system. No annoyance is caused by this application of the phonograph, as the operator can folio w the- speaker m almost a whisper.

Latest Cable News

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per press association J (Received January 19, 10.25 a.m.) THE CHICAGO EXHIBITION. Washington, January 18. The Chicago Exhibition wsll be opened m May, 1893.

THE INDIAN RISING.

Seven thousand Indians have now surrendered.

DR KOCH'S DISCOVERY.

Pabis, January 18. The French medical faculty have , delivered the opinion with regard to Dr Koch's disclosures that they are incomplete. The doctors consider that it would be a mistake either to over praise or to decry the discovery at pre sent.

THE FRENCH BUDGET.

Ths Budget Committee propose a surtax of seven francs on foreign and colonial sugar.

THE SUGAR BOUNTIES.

London, January 18. The " Standard " says it is expected that Germany will shortly abolish the sugar bounties, and that Austria will follow her example.

LABOR TROUBLES.

Three hundred coal lumpers attacked the shipping federation's men on board the Scotland m the Royal Albert Docks. The latter fought vigorously with firearms, picks, and crowbars, finally repelling their assailants. For tunately no harm resulted from the shooting.

AUSTRALIAN.

[Received January 19. 11. a.m.] THE AUSTRALIAN FLOODS. Sydney, January 19. The weather is clearing, but serious damage has been done to the crops m many districts.

THE GOULDBURN CATHEDRAL.

The dispute over the Gouklburn Catherdal continues. An injunction has been issued restraining Captain Rossi from retraining possession of the building. The Primate was refused admission yesterday, though the the opposition to his entrance was afterwards withdrawn. The principle involved is whether the church shall be used as a Cathedral or as a parish church. Captain Rossi has removed the vessels and vestments peculiar to the building's use as a Cathedral.

CANNIBALISM IN NEW GUINEA.

Brisbane, January 19. News has been received from New Guinea that a miner at Sudest was killed and partially eaten by Papuans. A force of miners and friendly natives captured three of the murderers and handed them over to Sir W. McGregor, the British Administrator.

THE LOCUST PLAGUE.

Melbourne, January 19. The locust plague has reached Ballarat, and is ravaging the fine botanical gardens belonging to that city. ■

At Last.

When on my day of life the night is falling, And m the wind from unsunned spaces blown, I hear far voices out of darkness calling My feet to paths unknown. Thou hast made my home of life so pleasant, Leave not its tenant when its walls decay ; 0 love divine, 0 Helper ever present, Be Thou my strength and stay ! Be near me when all else is from me drifting, Earth, sky, home's picture, days of shade and shine, And kindly faces to my own uplifting The love which answers mine. 1 have but Thee, 0 Father ! Let Thy spirit Be with me then to comfort and uphold; No gate of pearl, no branch of palm, I merit, Nor street of shining gold. Suffice it if, my good and illunreckoned, Ami both forgiven through Thy abounding grace, I find myself by hands familiar beckoned Unto my fitting place. Some humble door among Thy many man sions, Sonic sheltering shade where sin and striv ing cease, And flows forever through heaven's green expansions The river of Thy peace. There from the music round about me steal ing, I fain would learn the new and holy song, And find at last, beneath Thy trees of healing The life for which I long. John G. Whittier.

Scientific Association.

[per pke»s association.] Christohurch, January 19. At to-day's meeting of the Australasian j Society for the advancement of Science. Ah section F, Economy m Science, an interesting paper "Australian political achievements and aspirations," was read by Mr Nesbitt (Adelaide), and discussion followed. In the other sections the most notable paper was one m section D, Biology, by Mr G. M, Thompson, on " Some aspects of acclimatisation m New Zealand." In the afternoon an excursion was made to. th,e Drainage Board's works.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.] The Mlnainjr V««*«l, Dcj^dikJ 'January 19, If the Kakanui does not return to* morrow, government will despatch fche.j Hinemoa to the Mac^u^rvies* '

3tli« Colony* Tra«l#. Wellington, January 19. The imports lastquarter were£1,559,508 and tho exports £2,257 ? 30i). J!'or the year ended December 31, the imports were £v, 800,577, find the exports £9,82-i,109 These figures show an in crease ill both instances, the exports for 1889 being £0.297,097, and the imports £9,339,205. Fire. John Anderson's bakery and general store, Tatanaki street, was burnt down this morning. Insurances —£300 m the North German, £200 m the Federation, and £500 m the Commercial Union. Mr Anderson said he had only time to jump out of the window, bub the police are hot satisfied with the circumstances of the tire, and an inquest will be held. ■.*«»« autl T«l« >{rrMiili Officer*. The classification of post and telegraph officers under the new Act will be gazetted this week, XJitt Tinnerii Btabfeingr Gaae. January 19. Halvor Olsen has been committed for trial on a charge of stabbing Carl Hooper oi» board the barque Rialfco on 14«h inst. Hooper has nearly recovered. There is a curious mixture of nationalities m the case. The prisoner is a Norwegian, Hooper is a German, the chief witness is is a Swede, and the interpreter a Russian Fiim.

SHIPPING.

(P£R PKES3 ASSOCIATION.)

Rio de Janeiro, January 16. The R.M.S. Ruapehu arrived to-day all well. Londox. January 17. The Duke of Buckingham, s.s., has arrived m the Channel all .well. She made an excellent passage of 48 days from Lyttelton.

ANSWER TO CORRESPONDENT.

Thomas Lowe, Tinwald.—You can ob tain from the County Engineer on appli cation a copy of his report prepared m 1886, giving the information you ask for.

THE ASHBURTON GUAKDIAN, MONDAY, JANUARY 19, 1891



ROBT. JBl§| Iv.URRAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. H A p?*l^"*l an irmrfcnse Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and WATPmk S eii atCl T 1 mosfc aPprovca designs. Crystals — Silver, Eenglish and Geneva, American Hunters, ond R\\vi^F?E^ ['T Axi almost encll«ss variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and ifcfe 8 ' LoCketS ' Laclies' and Genaemeifa Guards, &c.,&c. Afendidassortment of Gem, Wedding Keeper, and Signet Rings of *11 ntex. SiWPiT^ dVI? llselected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, • % » ,• B«itaWe for Christmas and Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. &c. Cep"onally nberal terms to Presentation Jnmmittoes, School Committees, chaigef DePartments of works done on the Premises with despatch, and.at moderate EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 2 147 ~~GEOKGE JAMESON GENERAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA, TTAS IN STOCK A LARGE SUPPLY OF BINDER TWINE, OILS HARV 15 S T REQUI SIT E S AND G3NRAL FARM STORES AND TO ARRIVE CORNSACKB AND SEAMING TWINE. - "V. i —AGENT FOR— The New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company, The Union Steamship Company, The New Zealand Shipping Company The Rojal Insurance Company. rpHEjwealthiest known Fire Insurance Company m the world, and sci neuished ± for MODERATE RATES, PROMPTITUDE, and LIBERaLITIV -. ACCUMULATED FUNDS OVER £0,000,000. beg to advise our Clients and others chat we are prepared to receive Is for Insurance m the above Company, on BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE, FURNtt-UKK, eto, a>d : GROWING CROPS [AT LOWEST RATES. . O - : .■ W. H. COLLINS & CO., AGENTS, iSAST STREET ASHBUPTQIiT TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBER. fjfTE HAVE JUST LANDED AND TO ARRIVE— Ex " Invercargill," 30,000 ft of RED PCNE, 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 PALINGS. ■ i Ex '(Zior," 20,000 ft KAURI FLOORING and MATCH LINING, MOULD INGS and TIMBER. —NOW LANDING AND TN STOCK—" 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 kept m Stock. W. H. Coil and Co. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS] _ ASHBURTON PUBLSO TRUST J^|, QFFICE~OF HZ ~ 11HE Public Trust Office of New Zealand offers great advantages to its clients ••' . including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustea. The following comparison of business between the yean 1879 and 1889 will show the progress made:— 1879-80. 1889. XHI Cash receipts £41,813 ,„ £183,336 W Total transactions, per balance-sheet ... £(J2,318 «. £835,208 * J\« SBCuniTiES— - j! General Investment Account ... £70,864 M . £-210,913 ' Special Investment Account... ... jC2.CT>3 _ £215,839 : . Exi'KXkes AccoTJXT—Totnl receipts ... £2,139 M £14,103 Administration's... ... ... ... 172 ... 258 " - - I'jrobK.tcs aiitl trusts ... ... ... 14 ... 30 Wills in'ovisjoually accepted ... ... 1 ... 43 : Tjottera roceiveii .. ... ... ... 2,122 ... 10,3-2(1 ' '' '■ I.o'tors oc?iia(fl)n<l . ... .;. lA'ii ... ]3,tt)3 ' ' ; POLAND, BARNS AND CO., Christchurch, Local Agents WE ARE LANDING "^ EX "MILTIADES" and EX "MINYHIVE," 1200 Bales tosacks, FULL SIZE AND FULL WEIGF^ which we offer to Farmers and others at 6s 9d per dozen, nett cash, or 7s per dozen # if booked. We have for Sale pjr TONS PURE MANILLA BINDING TWINE. . . ■ ■•; ; -J Q TONS MIXED BINDER TWINE (J Manilla, i Flax;. -^ . • Q TONS PURE NEW ZEALAND FLAX BINDER TWINI^, ''■■'}. C\f\ TONS BINDING WIRE, white cross brand , ;,! WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY TO FARMERS AT ? IL.O'WJBST CURRENT BATES? 1 :*' ' ' FOR IMMEDIATE BEIiIVEItY ■ 10,000 BUSHELS RTEGEASS. :::" ;,-»5- ' / ■-,- ■? FBIEDLANDER BROS, j



STEPHENS T3ROS TEPHENS DROS MARKET HOUSE TT7E have now m Stock and to VV anive specially for the Jam eason, 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. TEA. TEA. Iridian, 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. MARKET HOUSE W'ffl. SPARROW TAILOR AND MEN'S" MERC E R. EAST BTRF.ET, NEW YEAR GIFTS. NEW YEAR CARDS AND BOOKLETS. NEW ANNUAL VOLUMES and BOOKS for Prizes and Presentations. NEW FANCtf GOODS, .fee, &c L F. ANDRE WES & Co. I. Salek and Co. (Next Bank New Zealand) * WATCHMAKBEB AND JEWELL US. Lowest Christohuroh Pees as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and J~S guaranteed 12 months. tJ PEBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal fepectacles. Sights tested free. Several good second-hand Rotheham and Other English LEVERS very cheap «nd and guaranteed. A SPEClALTY.—Rotheram's English Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUB 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, 1. SALEK AND CO, 2+32 Next Bank New Zealand. ■XI uw QHOWING JN O W DHOWI.NO A FASHIONABLE LOT OF Springtf Summer Goods. THE LATEST FASHION, REASONABLE PRICES, GOOD FIT and WORKMANSHIP, ought to ensure a ready sale for these Goods. Come Et»rl,v, And avoid ■ The Itatssli at Xman Our Customers may depend upon t\\s,v promise that their orders will be -fii^s-licct up to time. H. A E. Cralgrheatl, TANCRED STREET, ASBSU»TON A I



M. M._JONEB SANTA CJLA.TJS IS CCXMLIJNGr A ND so is Old Father Christmas, to give the above a fitting reception. The -£_L Undersigned is now opening up a varied and well selected Slock of Useful and Ornamental Goods suitable for Presents, Prizes, Rewards, Xmas and New Tear Gif ts, ranging from a diminutive Penny Doll to a Seventy Guinea Piano panese Toys and Fancy Goods, Albums, Photo Frames, Desks, Work Boxes Cabiiiets, Ladies Bags, 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, Tea Services, Opals Brackets and Plush Leather Goods. BOOIKIS Suitable for Prize and Presentation purposes, specially imported from the Religious Tract Society, Ward and Lock, Cassell and Co., and other publishers for the Xnrns Trade. Booklets m great variety and Xmas Cards. The above is the largest and most complete Stock of Books and Fancy Goods m the county, affording the greatest choice, and offered at the LOWEST POSSIBLE REMUJS ERATIVEPBICES School Committees purchasing Bo^ks for prizes Tjs and Fancy Goods forachool treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. Inspection Invited. H. M.JONES. m



n HRISTMAS SALE. EVERY NOVELTY IN FANCY GOODS, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS VERY CHEAP. MHS ADAMS FANCY REPOSITORY, Saunders' 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 GLASS WARE, D. McFARLAN'S East Street. The House for BUTTER, CHEESE, 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 GROCERIES At Lowest Possible Rates. D McFARLAWE'S EAST STREET ASHBURTON. 10tl68 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, asfollows — For Christchuvch and North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., G.SiO 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 Burn ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Selwyn, daily, 6.20 p.m. ; Dromore, daily, 6.30 a.m. ; Tinwald, Whislow, Hinds, and Temulca, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Fiffeiton, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 10.30 a.m. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m. ; Geraldine, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; Titnaru, daily, 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m.; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; Greenstreet, and Ashbuiton Forks, Tuesdays, Thur 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. ; Flemingtoii, 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 anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered. Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be compulsorily registered nd charged double registration fee. (jT. Jtf AWCETT JL/ODDS SURGEON DENTIST, Address :—Courfc Chambers, above Mr H. M. Jones, Stationer, East Street, private Residence, Tancred Street, Three doors below Masonic Hail, TpXTRAORDINARY /HHEAP SALE ALE FOE ONE MONTH AT ANDREW ORE'S. GREATEST BARGAINS EVER SEEN IN THE HISTORY OF ASHBURTON. Ladies' Kid Gloves up to 6| for 6d per pair. Ladies' Gloves at 2d ; Children's Id per pair. Ladies' Jackets, highly fashionable at 5s 6d. Children's Socks, 2d per pair. One lot of Turkey Net Embroideries at 4d per yard, worth Is. 12 dozen Dress Buttons for Is. 1 lot Gents' fashionable White Vests at Is 6d each. Gents' Suits, Kaiapoi made at 30s, very good. 1 lot Best French Merinos, various shades at Is 6d. 1 lot Black French Lustres at 8d per yard, worth 3s. 1 lot Colored French Lustres at 6d per yard. 30 dozen Girls' Nignt Dresses at Is each. The Largest Stock of Ladies, Children* and Gents' BOOTS GREATLY REDUCED. CARPETS, FLOOR CLOTHS, &c, #c. REMEMBER—FOR ONE MONTH. ANDREW ORE, WHOLESALE $ RpAHrf PMPBR.



blic Notices. aHhFuetoM high school; i Reserve 1111, situated at Ashton, m the I County of Ashbumu). ; HPENDERS are invited for the Lease of i. the above Reserve for 14 years, from May Ist next. Mr John Shearer, the present tenant, will allow persons to view the land. For detailed particulars apply to the Secretary of the Board. Sealed Tenders mast be sent to the Clnvnnan of the Board on or before the 30th April next. JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN, Secretary. Ashburton, January 19lh, 1891. I^los MIS¥~B ABBATTSI'BIYATE SCHOOL, Cameron Street, West. WILL Re-Open on MONDAY, 26th January. Subjects fcaught— Eng lish, Drawing, Music, and Singing. Miss Barratt will be at home from 21st inst. Cameron Street, West, 17th January, 1891. 1 99 ASHBURTON CHORAL "sOCTETfT HHHE next practice of the above Society .JL will be held at the School of Music on TUESDAY, 20th, at 8 p.m. J. C. LANE, 1 103 Hon. Sec. &« ..Jl>. D c y m o v r SUEGEON DENTIST, 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings near Corner of Gloucester Street.) Established 1869 Scale of Charges : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, 5s per tooth. A. reduction made where a number require attending. ARTIFICIAL TEETH. The charges for artificial teeth are made with a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances 'is cases present, or such materials «is 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 Street, Chkistchurch. 1 102 PUBLIC NOTICE. FT AVING decided to relinquish busi- L_l ness m Ashburton, I take this opportunity of thanking my Friends and Customers for their Patronage m the past, and trust they will continue to favor my successors, Messrs Rollitt & Co. ALBERT ROBERTS, "Grain Merchant, West Street. IN REFERENCE TO THE ABOVE, WE are now m a position to arrange with Farmers and others to Store Grain at Lowest .Current Rates. Larg supply of Corn Sacks and Twine on hand I*9o ROLLITT & CO. u.s.s. co ;|m|^i u.s.s., co ■ If '■ UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Loiiteu. The Company's Steamers have now re sumed +ime table nmning to all ports. THEEXCURSION SEASON Will open Ist DECEMBER Next. Return tickets at reduced Fares. TRIPS TO WEST GOUT ?OUHDS On or about 14th and 26th JANUARY, and sth FEBRUARY. GEO. JAMESON, Agent, Ashbu rfon. TO CONTRACTORS. rpENDERS are invited till six p.m. on .1.24 th inst., for the erection of a Dwelling House near Tinwald. Plans, &c, may be seen at my oflice, Tyne street, Oamaru, and at Lagmohr Station, Tinwald. Tenders to be lodged at my office. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. M. FORRESTER, Architect. FOR~PRIVATE SALE. Ashburton, all m grass, with five-roomed House and four-stalled Stable. HAA ACRES afc Newlands. -| RC)p? 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, Allen ton, containing |-acre land, four-roomed House. '■ A low price will be accepted for this property. Apply to GEO. JAMESON, Land Agent, : Ashburton and Rakaia. Irrigation. TUST what is wanted for the country, J also a REVOLUTION m the DRAPERY TRADE. } Here we have it at W. W. Spencer and Co.'s THE MOST GENUINE Clearing Sale Ever held m Ashburton. Everything Reduced 25 per cent. DRAPERY, CLOTHING AND BOOTS. Men's Tweed Trousers 10s 6d, reduced to 6s lid Men's Tweed Suits 22s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits 5s 3d White Lace Curtains 2s 3d a pair Best French Merino Is s£d Stay Busks, all sizes, 2d a pair Prints 2s 6d, dress length Prints 3kl, 4|d, s|d, guaranteed to wash Towels 3|d each Washing "Muslins 3d per yard Dress Goods 4|d per yard Boys' Braces 4d. 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 'IBS ABQADE



ASHBURTON, UPPER ASHBURTON MOUNT SOMERS, AND MOUNT HUTT LICENSING DISTRICTS. TRIENNIAL LICENSING COMMIT TEES ACT, 1889. T HEREBY give Notice, m pursu _L ance of the above Act and the Regu lation of Local Elections Act, 1876, that a Poll for the Election of FIVE Person* to foim the Licensing Committees of the above-mentioned Districts, and for the purpose or taking the Vote of the Rate payers the said Districts to deter mine whether the number of Publicans'. N.Z. Wine, Accommodation or Bottle Licenses may or may not respectively be increased m the said Districts, will be held at the under-mentioned places on TUESDAY, 3rd FEBRUARY, 1891, Commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m., viz. : — Ashburton Licensing Dis trict Templars' Hall|? Tinwald. Upper Ashburton Licen sing District Miss Bishop's Store, A lford Forest Road. Mount Somera Licensing District Road Board Office, Mount Somers. Mount Hutt Licensing District ... ... Road Board Office, Methven. Nominations m the form prescribed m Schedule 2 of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, will be received at the above-named places on FRIDAY, 23rd day of January, 1891. Forms of Nomination can be obtained at the County Council Offices, Ashburton. P, MAINWARING, Returning Officer. Ashhurton, Jan^ry 17, *f 1, \*\%



INSTITUTION. I BE CAREFUL "i'OU 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. ~~~BOROUGH OF ASHBUPTON. NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION. TAKE NOTICE.—The Valuation List for the Borough of Ashburton for the year 1891, is now open for inspection at the Borough Council Office, Baring Square West, Ashburton. Ail objections thereto must be left at the Resident Magis trate's Court, Ashburton, on or before the FIFTEENTH OF FEBRUARY NEXT, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Town Clerk's Office, not less than SEVEN DAYS before the next sitting of the said Court. CIIAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Jan. 16th, 1891. I+Bl



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