THE UNION JACK.

New Yokk, February 3. The schooner Glenclon, which amv< cl at Bridgeport flying the Union Jack, eventually lowered it, but refused to hoist the American flag.

AUSTRALIAN.

NEW SOUTH WALES FINANCE. S 'HNEY, February 4. It has not yet been settled whether Mr'Dibbs will visit England at the olose of the session. There are several matters of importance, including those relating to finance, which could be more readily adjusted by the presence of the Premier in London than by cor respondence. STOCK IN NEW SOUTH WALES. The annual stock report shows that up to Ist Sanitary, last., the following increases in the number of head of stock in the colony had taken place as compared with the year ending Ist January, 1891:—Horses 15,000, cattle 103,000, sheep 4,802,000. Bad weather and rabbits had considerably interfered with the lambing, which was 68 per cent.

THE QUEENSLAND SUGAR TRADE.

Brisbane, February 4. Twenty-eight thousand tons of sugar were exported during the. last six months of the year just ended.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Auckland, February 4. At the sheep fair at Ohaupo, Waikato, 3000 sheep were yarded, and about. 200 in addition were sold privately. A great many ewes of good quality were quoted at from 8s to 12s 3d, and higher values were obtained for well-bred sheep ; but generally prices were lower than those of last year. The secretary of the Northern Railway League has received a telegram from Mr Cadman, the Native Minister; who was one of the Stratford route- party, stating that he is satisfied that the district which they traversed is suitable for settlement. Masterton, February 4. An unusually violent thunderstorm passed over this district this afternoon lasting about two hours, Rain fell in torrents, and the thunder at times was very heavy and lightning fearfully vivid. It is reported from Opake that one man was struck dead, another paralysed, and four horses killed. Dr Beard has gone out, and until his return no further details can be procured. Wellington, February 4.

The Picturesque Atlas cases are still goinjr on, with varying success, the company generally scoring a win in those cases in which delivery of any of the parts is proved, but where no delivery has been effected they lose, as the defence of misrepresentation is successfully set up. At to-night's meeting of the Trades and Labour Council a communication was read from the Premier, simply acknow ledging the receipt of the Council's resolution re appointments to the Legis lative Council. The Premier expressed bo opinion regarding the resolution. Mr Crombie, Commissioner of Taxes, who has not yet recovered from the effects of influenza, by which he was seized two or three months ago, is at present on his way to Tasmania upon sick leave. He will be absent for five or six weeks, and in the meantime Mr McGowan, Deputy Commissioner, will have full charge ot the Department. Some seventy-four clerks are just now employed upon work connected with the change in the taxation system. About three-fourths of the assessors appointed for the different parts of the colony have already sent their returns to the Depart ment, but it will take some months to prepare and send out notices to land owners and carry out all the other works of detail. , Dunedin, February 4. Emily Callick, thirty years of age, wife of a railway surfaceman, died to-day while under chloroform. She was having some teeth extracted at Mr Meyers' dentistry. Dr McPherson administered the chloro form, and shortly afterward* he noticed the pulse cease suddenly. Efforts were made to restore animation, but without Recently about fifty panes of giass in the Hi*h School Gymnasium were wantonly destroyed in one day or night. The governors have decided to offer a reward. • Invercmigill, February 4. Forty-two runs, totalling 287,000 acres, fall in in Southland shortly, and will be opened up for settlement. The Supreme Court sittings opened be fore Mr Justice Williams on Tuesday, and are expected to last three weeks. Sir R. Stout and Mr Solomon are retained in the pealskin cases.

COUNTY COUNCIL.

The monthly meeting of the Ashburfcon County Council was held to-day. Present —Messrs C, Walker (Chairman), E. h. Coster, James Brown. Duncan Cameron, B. G. Wright, 0. J. Harper, and Hugo Friedlander. chairman's statement. The Chairman's usual statement was read as follows :— The Selwyn County Council in reply to this Council's letter informs this Council itiaafc it declines to contribute to the cost of repairing more of the approach to the Rakara Gorge Bridge than was included in the contract of the bridge. A tender of £13 for repairing the approaches of this bridge has been accepted by me, and the work is now completed. The Solicitor forwards for the Council's approval, dratt deed of covenant with Hunt <md others, as decided on by the Council at M» meet in*, of January 8 last. He also forwards agreement with the Canterbury Collie for water supply through Reserve 1124, for the Council's seal to be placed there on The Upper Ashburton Ruad Board forwards for the Council's information couv of resolution passed by that body, referring to tfciri* payable for-water suddlv to Reserve 3aO and 264. Iho j Mount Hutt Road Board writes to say that if the five acres exchanged tor 'Reserve 1009 were vested in that Board, it would pay the expenses of transfer. The Council will, however, see from the Crown Lands Office letter that these live acres are already vested in the Council. Mr D. Morris asks /or corner of this (reserve to enable him &•> gpt into his land with engine and combine, ENGINEER'S KEFOR'f.

The following is the Engineer's report: Plains Water Supply.— This service is at present satisfactory. Some slight stoppages took place during the month pending re pairs, which were unavoidable, such as the blockages of inlets at Pudding Hill, auxili ary channel, and Acton, all by travelling shingle, breach at flume on auxiliary channel Methven, and the overhaul of about a mile of race at River road, Wakanui; allot'which .19 well as some other mains have been put iitio good order. The flume at Broompark, (reported on by the Ranger, will be replaced toy cw-'th work, with pipe for draining pur poses. , , „  * Hawpt'md Water Supply.—Beiore last {meeting of the Borough Council I had a con ference with ,tto Borough Engineer on the question of getting a supply from the borough, races near .nor'to-east corner of the Bomain. He seems to think that some en largement of tfie borough maia would be necessary at some places, as also the .enlarge ment oi pne <tf *» flumes, and he has been

requested by the 1> .mugh Council to report on these and oiliei nmtters before they! assent to th.3 proposal. A*hbu> 1 on-Htnajitatu Water Sujjphf.—Tnv di3tri.it is, on the'whole, well served at the present time. The Willowby extension race ' is occasionally somewhat short at its lower end, and has been, since the new race at Wiiislow was made ami the Valetta-Wester- , field race. The partial enlargement of main trom Cavendish to junction near Anama j Station would seem a .necessity to provide an adequate supply to meet deficiencies atio provide a service for races recently applied for. Tiriwald-Wateiton Race.— This race is now in operation, but only to a partial ex fcenfc. Some small accommodation works on Mr McArthur's property have still to be finished, and I expect the water will reach the lower end of the constructed race at an < early date. The by-wash at Westerheld Mill ordered by the Committee as a means to secure a somewhat better supply ior the district has been completed, „■*'•* Enlarging Mains, etc., Rangitata District. , —Harvest operations have delayed the works undertaken by Mr Silcock, and have prevented Mr O'Connor from starting the works at Hinds, but I expect the latter will be started early next month. I Ford, North Ashbitrton River, near hpread Ea-alc— As instructed, I have examined the i site of this ford, and find that suitable access could be obtained by easing the grade at north bank from 1 in 6 as it is at present to 1 in 12, and the formation of a new track, 20 feet wide, to join existing track about half way across the river bed, at a point about two chains below the island there. The total cost of the work should not exceed £6. The portion of road adjacent to the north bank has a very high crown, which should be reduced if the ford contemplated is made available. lam of opinion that the ford two miles higher up the river would be of much greater public utility than this one, but it would take a larger sum to make it passable. Bridges.— Tenders will be placed before you to-day for painting and tarring such of the bridges as require to be done at present. Plantations. —The thinnings of reserve 1905 have been sold as instructed. Water Race District*.—l am now prepar ing plans showing the boundaries of the three water supply districts with relation to the boundaries of the several road districts as required by the new Water Supply Act. River Enoroaehnent opposite Village Settle ment, South Jiakaia.— As requested I in spected the locality and reported on^ this question to the Chairman of the South Rakaia Road Board. (Left sitting.)

The Christchurch Elec tion Pettion.

(PER TRESS ASSOCIATION.) Chbistohurch, February 4. The hearing of Eden George's petition against Ebenezer Sandford's election for Christchurch began to-day before Justices Denniston and Williams. Messrs Har per, Stringer, and Cohen were for the petitioner ; Sir R. Stout and Mr Donnelly contra. * The petition alleged that Sandford, J. T. Smith, and George were candidates ; that petitioner's nomination was lodged seven clear days before the election, and that thoseof the others we re not; and claims that petitioner should have been declared elected instead of Sandford, The facts were admitted. G. L. Leo, Returning Officer, deposed to receiving George's nomination on October 1, those of Sandford and Smith on Octo - ber 2. The election book place on Octo ber 9, and Sandford was declared elected. George had been a candidate at several elections. At the general election he got 119 votes ; in 1889 he received 1«4 votes . in 1887, 113 votes. ' Eden George, the petitioner, deposed that after finding the nominations of the other candidates were not in time, he lodged a protest and claimed the election with the Beturhing Officer, and after wards took no part in the election, though he addressed a public meeting as member for Uhribtchurcli. At the polling he had nc scrutineers. There was no othor evidence for the petitioner. Sir Robert Stout argued that as the writ was not produced it was impossible to say the date fixed for the election, and the Coiut could not go on.- Mr Justice Williams sai.l if necessary, the Court would adjourn for the produc tion of tho writ.

Sir Robert Stout quoted an Order in Council validating Mr Sandford's electiun. Beyond this the nominations of Sandford and .Smith were valid, as they had in September advertised in the papers their intention of standing, and their nomina tions were in pursuance of these notifica tions. Sir Robert Stout called no witnesses. Mr Harper contended that the nomina tions should have been sent in before October 2, and the Orcler-in-Council was ultra vties, Mr George had lodged his nomination and paid the deposit within the statutory time ; he also lodged his objections before the returning officer advertised the nominations. Briefly, the petitioner claimed, first, he was duly nominated ; second, no others were duly, nominated. The Order-in-Council vali dating the nominations was issued after Mr George had objected, and only one day before the election. It professed to cure an "accidental misfeasance," which was a contradiction of terms. Misfeasance was a wrongful doing of a legal act, and could not be accidental. Sir Robert Stout contended tint an irregularity such as that alleged was not sufficient to cause the election to be void unless it wer<s shown that the constituency had been deprived of an opportunity of pronouncing on the merits of the candi dates. In the second place if an irregu larity existed it had been cured bj the Urder.-in-Council. The point which the Court had to consider was whether such steps had been taken as would allow the constituency to exercise its voice. The main question was not whether there had been a.breach "f the law, but whether the result of the election had been affected by the irregularity. Mr .Donnelly cited authorities. Mr Stringer replied on behalf of the petitioner. The (.! .>urt reserved its judgment till 9.30 oi, '.iturday morning.

The Cry of the Dreamer.

I am tired of planning and toiling In the crowded hives of men ; _ Heart weary of building and spoiling, A.n4 spoiling ard building again. And I long for the clear old river, Where I dreamed fifty youth away ; For a dreamer lives forever, Pub a toiler dies in a clay. I am sick of the showy seeming Of a life that is half a He ; Of the faces lined with scheming j In the throng that hurries by. From the sleepless thoughts' endeavor I would go where the children play. For a dreamer lives for ever, a thinker dies in a day, I can feel nO pride, but pity, For the burdens the rich endure ; There is nothing swept in the city But the patient, lives of the poor. Oh the little hands too skilful, And the child mind choked with weeds J The daughter's heart grown wilful, And the father's Hearjt that bleeds | No, No I from the streets' rude bustle, From trophies of mart and sta^e, I I would fly to the woods' low rustle And the ineadowfi' kindly page. Let me dream as of old by the river, ! And be loved for the dream alway ;. , For a dreamer lives forever, ) And a toiler dies in a day. John Boyle Q'Bjsiuy.

THE PAYNE FAMILY

♦ — The very talented Payne Family gave another of their pleasing entertainments in the Oddfellows' Hall last evening, to an audience, the largeness of which was an agreeable surprise to many, who had noted with regret the poor patronage be stowed on some recent entertainers who have visited the town. The weather certainly was not pleasant, but, as this had the effect of stopping harvest opera tions, it also permitted country people to come in, and Mr Cookson's stable, im mediately after the performance, showed, by the crowd waiting to get their horses and vehicles, that very many friends from the outside districts had come in to enjoy the treat. The performance was greatly altered from that given by the Company on their last appearance, although the character of the music was the same. The part singing of the Company was as usual their great strength, and the most attrac tive feNture of their entertainment. A sample of it was given in the very first number—Sullivan's grand music to Walter Scott's lullaby " Hush thoe my Baby." The music is full of quaint cadence and sweet chords of harmony, and the minor effects introduced are very fitting to the character of the poem. The entertainment closed with a humorous part song "Three Doughty Men," very humorous, but very difficult, and requiring careful attention to time as well to the humorous '. effect. The trios ; quartettes, and solos were up to the company's high standard, Mr Ralph Steele scoring as usual in his baritone songs, Miss Saunders in the soprano solos and the part songs, and. Misses Maude and Alice in the several numbers set down for them. Specially successful was Miss Maude in her " Flower Song," and through out the evening l-.er contralto was used with telling effect in the concerted music. With her sifter Miss Lizzie she contributed the violin work in the course of the evening, and one of her solos— "Yankee Doodle," with the queerest of queer variations —wastfiven so well that one could'almost fancy the violin was a living thing. The hand-bell ringing was wood as usual and the orchestral piece with which the second part opened "The Flambeau March" was especially so. Mr Ralph Steele was lined for the well-known humorous song''Yaivning," but elected to sins instead the funny item " Saur kraut," much to the amusement of the audience. The company left for the i north to-day.

THE ASH BURTON GUARDIAN : FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 5, 3893.



•-7^" "SALE -AT.. „ : "THE CORNER" 1  , COMMENCES SATURDAY, JAN. 16. P\ON'l' fail to: attend, or you'll regret it. DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING at extraordinary prices. W. U. COI,I, I E Jrt . ANDREW BLACK," WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, HAS on hand and to arrive, a Large Stock of Watches, Clock*, and Jewellery. Watches, including English Levers by different makers; and haa just opened out a particularly nice lino of Ladies' Watches at, £3 each. Largest Stock of Gold Brooches in Ashburton, ranging from 10s 6d to £8 10f*. Ladies' Dress Rings from 15s to £8 each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5 5r.. Gold Locisets from 10s. Gold and Silver Charms, &c, &c., at reduced prices. SPECIAL LlNEb—First; class Electro-plated Butter Knife, .Jelly Spoon, Pickle Fork, and Sardine Fork, with ivory handles, at 15s the set. SPECTACLES—Best Pebbles at 6s perpair. Silver Brooches from 3s each; Silver Earrings from 2s each ; Silver Scarfpurt WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED atraodwate prices. : „/ ' \J .- ' 4NDREW &LACK, EA S T S TrR E*J T, ASHBURTON, AND AT BAKAIA. — ' ■'" ' "'■•> ''/'.'- ■ il'Hy it ' ■• :Mt Cheap lloot^. J. BISHOP'S BOOT STORf, A LARGE STOCK of BOOTS and SHOES to' choose from,: which CAN NOT BE BEAT for STYLE, QUALITY, or PRICE. An extra large assortment of LADIES* and CHILDREN'S KID LACE BOOTS AND SHOES, VERY CHEAP. REPAIRING at Shortest Possible Notice. " . Note the Address, — •■ i::;-;?' ■■■>";' : ■>•■■,;::■ [ CORNER OF E^ST AND MOORE STREETS. J. Brockelbailk, Manager. PAPERHANGIieS. ■; —*V —"' ' ' ■*--■■ ftfST LANDED EX " MAORI" 16 BALES 16 Paperlianging's, CHOICE PATTERNS, ARTISTIC DESIGNS, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY. Inspection is specially invited to our Selection of new • *. PANELLINGS AND DADOES, WITS FRIEZES & BORDERS.TO MATCH FOR DINING & DRAWING-ROOMS. . v-, \cw J>e»ign§ for Ceiling, PICTURE PATTERNS FOR. NURSERIES. :. . BEDROOM PAPERS AT FROM Sa PER PIECE. 6000 PIECES TO SELECT FR 0 M-, 6000 Competent workmen sent to execute Painting and Paperhanging of every description as required Building Material of every Description in Stock] W. H. Collins and Co., j IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS IPAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETO| |" * TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company, Royal Insur nee Company. ' Grain Ships to London. THE UNDERSIGNED beg to announce to their Clients that they have chartered aeveval First Class Iron Vessels for the conveyance of , .- ■' . Wheat to liODdon LOADING DURING THE MONTHS OF MA.R CH, A. J? R, IL, AN X> MAY, at 30s per ton freight. • : Advances made against Shipments Free of Commission and Interest. Triedlander Bros. WE ARE CASH BUYERS OF WHEATS 7/!*f\:;i.?'^ -S>p^M- ■ OATS, BARLEY, and RYEGRASS, IN LARdE ORISjWALLIQtTANTITIES. fHIGHEST PkICBS GIVEN. FEIEDLAIsrbER' BR(XS. SHBURTON TINWALD, AND iLYNDHURST.



Public Notices. 1 A MERRt CHRISTMAS TO AL L. MBS ADAMS , : IS now opening soms beautiful New Goods suitable for Christmas presents; comprising the latest novelties in Alb. am-, bra, Dresden, Japanese and Venetian Goods. Lovely Mountmellick designs in real Irish Linen, Table Cloths, Tray Cloths, Pillow Shams. Afternoon Tea Cloths, Hand Painted Fana, Photo Framep, Handkerchiefs, Saoheta, and Mirrors. Beautiful Slippers, Smoking Caps, Braces, Shaving Tidies, Cigarette Cases, Tobacco Pouches. Dolls, which are-TPal works of art, beautiful dresssd. Toys of every shape and make, and a grand assortment of nick nacks ; and an entirely new stock of Pinafores, Aprona, Babies' Dresses and Layettes. Madame Weigel's Patterns always in stock,—The iehburton Art Repository,-JJ . ;



TAMES I*AIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E,0., and2l, Wahvorch Road, S.E. HOLES ALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. '40. Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The largest Wholesale Mouse in the World Illustrated Price List on application.



A^^^s_k Christmas Discounts fe^^H' tO PER CENT FOR "CASH, ] I OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. <$^^§^^0^- ■ ... ' '■■■•■■■ ; : PRACIICAL WATCH AND CLUCK MAKER, JEWELLER, Ac. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY'and , PLATE of the latest and most approved.designs. . JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Ladies' and Gentleman's Guards, Alberts, &c. , A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rmgs t>t «Jl™r A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Committees, hchool Committees, &c. &c. '...''■ ■ , , AH Departments of work, done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. gpECIMENS Qp WORK 0N VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, AS HBURTON. THE HOODAYi. TTTE.have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s^ AORANGI, a LARGE SHIPMENT OF HEW GOODS, ; Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES in GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS,. INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSKIRTS AND PANTS, fee. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. Special • Just Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Best in the Market), which we are now Shilling at WHOLESALE PRICES. f^,. Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY nf the NEWEST STYLES in TWEEDS, COATINGS .SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for the present season. The rush of orders already in hand shows that all who want New Suits for the Holidays will do well to favour us with their measurements as early as possible. MEN'S & BOYS' BOOTS & SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. HAND SEWN, &a. v ... ; : ; . Every Pair Guaranteed* to give good wear. ; SPARROW TbERRYMAN TAILOES acOtJTFITTEES EAST STREET, ;ASHBURTON. " PUBOcUST ~ijjjj^. OFFICE OF N.Z.~ THE Public Trust Oftce f Nsw Zealand offers great advantages to itsrelients 1 including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustee The following comparison ot business between the years 1879 and; 1889 will showtbe progress made:- 1 ". Cashreceipts .. ........ .... .. fig'SS ■ Total transact ons, per balance-sheet ... *.. £92,d1s ..« X9ao,a)£ ■ , General'lnvestment Account ... ... .-. &WQJ •" £2522 Special Investment Account ... . ... £2,650 ... *ffF*®* Expenses Account—Total receipts ... — *2 >l^ *" WZ Administrations : ... ..". -• .-.. I<2 .- so Probates and trusts ... l* ••..... '*± Wills provisionally accepted ..., 1 •- *| Letters received ... ... .- ..(■■ .»■ 2,1 M ... }f Jg ■ Letters despatched .- .... - - „_*»« 2 „. .. . "J s >W6. J.J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent Timber, Coal, -^ and Fi^woodi. [HERBERT J. MOSS.] '°'" [REGINALD B. RESTELL.] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER' and COAL Business of Mr Johk G Restell have much pleasure in informing the general Public that they are now prepared to S ug^Mk,w^ rM^EßiA]Ls/ Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Rod and White Pine, Tofcara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers. The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready fo immediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nps, 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging in all sizes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws^ Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &c. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood : Oils of all descriptions, Fire Bricks. PRODUCE—Chaff, Oats, Bran. Sharps, Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. ; AGENTS-CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION] Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited MOSS andTSESTELL; WEST STREET, ASHBURTON : CHSSISTIIJIS, 1891&;OW1E1R, 1892. { . :E. ;3STpKES, ■' ■; J ■■■■; ■.■■; ONCE more presents his Compliments to the Inhabitants of Ashburton and the •Public generally, wishing them all the Compliments of the Seas6h, and hopes .that one and all, both large and small, will have a pair of NOKES' GOOD CHEAP BOOTS and SHOES* THE LARGEST STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO CHOOSE FR6M BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE &HQRTEST NOTICE. FOB GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH ME. BOOT'S BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO F. NOKES : LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET.



Mr T. Bullock TO LET.—2OO acres Grass Land Mitcham road. Apply to TO LET.—4-Roomed Cottage, Peter Street West. TINWALD. — Two Front Sections, number 4 and 5, for Sale at a low price. T. BULLOCK. Entertainments. ADDFELLOWS 1 Tt AL L, IYEI»I\ESIKIY, FER. 1O PRELIMINARY IMPORTANI -ANNOUNCEMENT. ONE NIGHT ONLY. A3£Y ViUGHAN'S BURLESQUE AND PANTOMINE CO. In a gorgeous production of the Nautical Pantomine BLACK EYED SWAN, or HARLEQUIN LITTLE BILL. First production in this city. Also, a gorgeous spectacular New Year's Panto mine. Powerful Company. Transforms tion scenes of dazzling splendour, from the brush of Neville Thornton, Magnifi cent Costumes, beautiful music, realistic mise en scene. People's Prices—3s, 2s Is. Tickets may be bought now at H. M, Jones', Bookseller and Slationer. Advance Agent—Mr A. K. WOOLCOTT. 2 21 Public Notices. VIOLIN SCHOOL, SA.UNDEKS" BUILDINGS. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, while thanking her patrons for past favors, begs to stata she has a few vacancies for pupils. Every attention given.—Bessie Simmonds, 1t144 PUBLIC NOTICE. THE Office of the Ashburton Publishing Company, limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour, in compliance with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON 'PUBLISHING CO. Marry Francis, LAW, FINANCIAL, & GENERAL COMMISSION AGENT. Late Manager to T. G. Russell, Soli citor, and the Mercantile Finance Co. at \shburton. MONEY for Investment from £IUO and upwards to any amount, on approved freehold security, at lowest current rates. Advances arranged on Personal Security, Bills of Sale, Growing Crops, etc.; Good Bills discounted and renewed. Debts, Rents, and Interest collected on moderate and inclusive terms, Creditors arranged with and compositions carried out. Books kept and audited ; balance sheets prepared. Advice given on all matters of business. Offices—Burnett Street (next mail Office), 2*2 John G, Bestell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING & FINAN CIAL AGENT. GBAIN & WOOL STOKES, WEST STREET, ASHBUKTON. /IA.SH PURCHASER OF WHEAT, V-v oats, barley, etc. Commodious Storage at Current Rates. Facilities offered for Shipping Grain, Wool, etc., to European Markets o.i owner's account. Cornsacks, Twine, Woolpacks, Super phosphates, Pearl Guana, and general Farm and Station Stores always on hand at Lowest Prices. ■ AGENT FOR TH E NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., LIMITED. UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO., LIMITED, Ere. HEBOULES i?AKING~~POwSBB IS THE BESTj Those who Iwe not tried it, should I ask their Grocer for it Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, &©,



MR T BULLOCK SATURDAY, FEBRUARY cT" 1 WELLING HOUSE of 5 Rooms, JIJ together with I- ACRE, COX STREET. j By order of the Mortgages. A BARGAIN. * Full particulars in future advertisement. T. BULLOCK, Itlßl . Auctioneer. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 6. Dwelling House, and half-acre, Cox St., a bargain. 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.ssßand 559, each containing-acre. On 558 is erected a Dwelling House of five rooms with verandah, which has just been painted, papered, and put in order. This property is well situated, land of good quality for garden purposes. Easy terms-: only £10 cash required, balance by instalments bearing interest at seven per cent, per annum. Sale all a.m. 2 17 ' T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATURDAY, FEBRUARY*^ DESIRABLE TOWN PROPERTY, Fronting the Domain and Recreation Grounds. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mrs Wildsmith, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION at the ARCADE On the above date, HER PROPERTY, Wi}ls Street, being— T.S. numbered 586, containing 4-Acre, on which is erected a Dwelling House of 7 Rooms, with Bay Window and Verandah, Store Room, Shed, and other buildings. The grounds are nicely laid out and planted with ornamental shrubs and forest trees, and a portion planted with fruit trees. This Property is centrally situated, i being only a few chains from the Railway Station and Post Office ; very nice site, pleasantly situated, fronting the Recre ation Grounds. Inspection Invited. NOTE TIME OF SALE—II A.M. T. BULLOCK, Itlß3 Auctioneer. ASHBUR'ruN » GUARDIAN DUNEDIN AGENCY -m/TR R T WHEELER, Stafford Street Dunedin has been appointed our Agent, and will bp sifolo to arrange terms | I with advertisers for contract advertise,



iC'lnrri a ii iipifi ifo FLUID DIP /1\ POWDER DIP — VIITTILIEsV •*? VAST YEARLY^HEEP DIP^ 50/£ CHEAPER INCREASE JNy^^sk^^THAN ANOTHER *2A LETS *' * .^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ * m WE'LL KNfIWM THOUS NlDSJ^^—p^^ DIP T3T> TPTT^ _FLUID DIP, 5s 6d per gallon in 40 gallon casks ;6s per 'i X Xl;X\_y-Lik!/ gallon in 5 gallon drums ; single gallons 7s 6d. Kobe.—One gallon makes 100 gallons sheep wash. POWDER DIP. 50s per Icwt keg (to make 1000 gallons); 70s pei case (of 18 Blb packets or 72 2lb packets); Blb packets 4s ; 21b packets Is. NOTE.—S| 2lb packets make 100 gallons of wash. The weights of the packets are approximate. LIBERAL REDUCTIONS ON LARGEOROERS OF FLUID OR POWDER. AGENTS (ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA), GEOKGE JAMESON. OHRISTCHURCH (CHIEF AGENTS), BLACKBUENE AND CO.