Bill, is that you 1" But'on returning to the dance room she found that Taggart. was still there,, and she was therefore satisfied that he was not the person she had seen m the yard. The man who she noticed near the scullery door did not answer her question. She could not identify him. On goinjr into the scullery after this incident shu found that ihe cloth over the lamb had been disturbed, and was lying back. Witness gave the remainder of the lamb to the oat and do? on Sunday morning. Tlio animals became very ill shortly after taring it. Thy en gagement between her daughter and Mr Sedcole had existed for about five yetr\j, and as far as witness knew there was no other lover m the wise. She did not know that either her husband or herself had any enemie3 m the place, and they had never been threatened m any way. There was reason to believe that some of j the guests had been threatened. She | referred to Mrs Diekison. About three ' weeks before the wedding witness was m Mr J. P, Clark's house m company with Miss Clark. The latter, who is Mr Clark's sister, was talking to witness about Mrs Dickson, and observed "That if she had a chance she would poison -the old—-" (meaning Mrs Dixon). Miss Clark was telling witness about Mr Dickson hay ing had her up before the court at Master ton, and this led to the remark mentioned. Miss Clark appeared to be m a very angry mood. Miss Clark was not at the wed ding, although she, as well as Mr and Mrs Clark, received invitations to be present, Mr and Mrs Clark were also absent. Mrs Clark told witness a few days before the wedding that she would not come if the Dicksons were there. Mrs Dickson in formed witness that Mr Clark had sent Mr Dickson a threatening letter, but she did not tell her the nature of it, Mrs Moore, widow of Joseph Moore, the other victim (gave evidence to the effect that the lamb partaken of at the Naylors came from her husband's place, and had been killed by him. Witness wrapped the whole lamb m a tablecloth and put it into a flour bag, and it was then taken to Naylor's house. Arsenic was never used at deceased's farm, nor was it kept about the premises. No poison could have got near the lamb ab witness' place. In reply to Mr Tosswill, witness said that her brother had some of the lamb on Christmas night, and he was taken ill on Sunday morning. Edward Naylor, father of the bride, said it was well known among the friends of the family that Mr and Mrs Dickson were coming to the wedding. Witness was m the house during his wife's absence, on the occasion when she saw a man m the yard, and he could swear positively that Taggarfc never left the room. As far as he knew there was no white arsenic m the house. He knew a box of "Rough on Rats" was m the house, but it had not been disturbed for two years. Several of the guests who were at dinner on Friday were not pre sent on Saturday. As far as he was aware not one of the number was taken ill. He corroborated his wife's statement with regard to the suggested motive of jealousy or revenge. In reply to Mr Tosswill, Witness said that m conversation with Clark a few weeks before the wedding the latter referred to Mrs Dickson m very outrageous terms, and expressed the opinion that Mr Dickson was a d———d scamp or something of that sort. In reply to the foreman of the jury, witness said it was true his daughter's fathpr-in-law was not invited to the wedding. He was not aware that several of those who received invitations did not attend. After ten minutes' retirement, the jury returned an open verdict. Woodvillb, January 22. The inquest on Joseph Moore, the other victim, was taken after Dickson's case was disposed of. Only Mrs Moore was examined. After half an hour's retirement the jury returned a similar verdict to that arrived at m the other case, but added the following rider—"The jury request the Coroner to call the attention of the Minister of Justice to the article m the " Woodville Examiner " of January 2, and the article m the '• New Zealand Times " of January 21, dealing with the poisoning cases hero m a manner prejudicial to the interests of justice."

THIS MARKETS

{PJ?R PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, January 20, Forward business m Australasian wheat is inactive. Foreign arrivals are mode rate. There are no Australian cargoes off coast or ports of call. The estimated visible supply of wheat m America is 67,5e0,000 bushels.

Presbyterian Church.

ANNUAL CONGREGATIONAL MEETING,

The annual congregational meeting of the Ashburton Presbyterian Church was held on Wednesday evening m the Church, at which about sixty of the congregation were present. The Rev. A. M. Beattie, M.A., presided, and the meeting was opened m the usual way. Refreshments were handed round, Mrs Beattie and a number of young ladies attending to this portion of the evening's programme. The Chairman read the session report, which was adopted. From it was gathered that the various depart ments of the Church's work had been carried on during the year quietly _but earnestly. The communion roll contained the names of 128 persons, about three fourths of whom had been able to communicate at leas f < once, besides several who had sat down as occasional communi cants. With the view of stimulating both members and adherents m Church duty, the minister had distributed among them printed cards, fco which he wished to daw the -attention, more especi ally of heads of families. Monthly meetings for Divine service were held on •week nights at Wakanui, Grreenstreet, and Winchmore, and were well attended, but the report expressed regret at the poor attendance at the Wednesday evening meeting m fche Ashburton Church j but it was hoped a proposed series of evangelistic services to be carried out this year would increase the attendance at the weekly services. More spiritual life was wanted, and spiritual activity would follow. Beferettce was made to the recent visit of fche New Hebrides missionary and his wife and to the fact that, as a result of the interest thereby awakened, a mission work society had been started by the ladies of the congregation. Ney/ interest had also been aroused m, and some contribution made, towards the Zenana Mission m India. T The Bible class had been continued, but, owing to sickness %nd ''ofhe Tr eiuses; "had not been well attended. The staff, of teachers m both the Sunday schools was very complete, and the work among the young was carefully and zealously attended to. The rep»rt made reference to the improved balance she.et placed before the congregation by the Board of Managers, and paid a tribute to the valuable services of tho Secretary and Treasurer. After a recognition of the 1 work of the choir and organist, the report closed with a most hopeful/- wof the future. The s*abb thrschool report was given by Mr S pence, who stated that the numbers on the roll were—Scholars ; 164, and teachers 15. The printed jinnual balance sheet had been distributed on Sunday and was adopted, after several questions had been replied to, and atatoirienta relating to *he year's work, mad© by the Treasurer and Secretary.

I Fourteen membfiK of' the Finance Com mittee we*e re-elected, and the names of [ Messrs W.M. Lewis, G. Meddins, andJ. C. Grubb were added to the list. The Treasurer and Secretary were unanimously re-elected. A motion that one-half of the Commit ' tee retire annually and new members I be elected by ballot was carried. ) The choir sang several anthems and other music during the evening. Mr Lane presiding at the organ and also con tributed an organ solo. The meeting closed with the benedic tion.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

PEK PRJSSS ASSOCIATION,

(Recfiived January 22, 10.20 p.m.)

THE INFLUENZA.

London, January 21. Fifteen hundred of the London police are down with influenza. The Marquis of Salisbury was absen from the Duke of Clarence's funerat owing to a severe cold. Influenza is raging m Paris and 300 deaths are recorded weekly and m Vienna the mortality is even greater, reaching 500 per week.

THE LATE CARDINAL MANNING.

Upwards of 30,000 people daily viewed the remains of the late Cardinal Manning while lying m state. Mem bers of the Dockers' Union, Temper ance Societies, and other*unions will attend his funeral.

ROYAL BETROTHAL.

It is announced that Princess Stephanie, widow of Archduke Rudolph of Austria, is betrothed to Duke Charles of Braganza.

THE PUGILISTIC DEPUTIES.

Paris, January 21. M. Rochefort has instructed M. Laur not to challenge M. Constans to fight a duel over the scene m the Chamber of Deputies.

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN AUTUMN MEETING.

(PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION.^

Dunbdin, January 21. i The following acceptances have been received for the Dunedin Jockey Club's Autumn Meeting;: — Dunedik Gup, of 600 soys ; Two miles and a distance.

Publican's Handicap, of 200 soys; Seven furlongs.

WELLINGTON SUMMER MEETING.

Wellington, January 22. The following are results : — Anniversary Handicap, of 80 soys ; one mile.—Cretonne, 7st 31b, 1; Torpedoj 7st 121 b, 2 ; Weka, 7st 101 b, 3. Seven started. Won by three-quarters of a length. Time — Imin 45sec. Dividend — £13 ss. Cup.-~Cyiii.sca 1, Boulanger 2, Cruch field .

Don't be Deceived ! —lf you want the best Medicine the Avorlcl has ever pro uced, try Colemanb and Sons Eucalypti | Extract. For all affections of the chest and lungs, consumption, asthma, coughs, colds, gravel, and kidney complaints. For influenza it lias no equal. Under the distinguished patronage of Earl Jersey, Governor of New South Wales, Lord Carrington, and the JUmperor of Germany. Awarded medals at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors, and is the only pure Extract m the world. See that the label bears our trade mark (tree of life and signature Colemane and Sons, Cootamundra, New South Wales), without this it if a fraud. Price, Is 6d and 2s 6d, Wholesale Depot tor New Zealand: Lichfield street, Chriatchurch Sole Agents for Ashburton : The Ash urton Drug Company.—Advt. Holloway's Ointment anp Pills.—A requent cause of gout and rheumatism is the inflammatory state of the blood, attended with bad digestion and general debility. A 1 few doses of the pills taken m time are an effectual preventative against gout and rheumatism. Anyone who has an attack of either should use Holloway's Ointment also, the powerful action of which combined with the operation of the pills, must infallibly effect a cure. These pills act directly on the blood, which they purify and improve. Having once subdued the severity of these diseases, perseverance with the ointment, afier fomenting the affected joints with warm brine, will speedily relax all stiffness and prevent any permanent contraction.

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A^^S^A Christmas IMsciSlnitr "^ j^§||sjß 1O PER CENT FOR' CAflfl, ■iPifill off all jEwELLrcRY ' plate- etc. fill ROBERfMUftRAYH PRACHCAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &ai ■ HAS to band a new assortment of WATCHfIS, CLOCKS, JEWELLEIty and PLATifI of the latest and most approved designs. , ... JEWELLERY. -An almo3t endless variety of Fine Oold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades" and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all stem. A Lirge and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas Presents, *t reduced prices. y Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committees, &c. &c. All Departments of work done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, ; !J/; -. F. NOKES, /^'i{V| ONCE more presents his Compliments to the Inhabitants of Afhbu^toa Mpdl/'tiM: Public generally, wishing them all the Compliments of the SejMoaj «^l/:fafb|p 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 FROM. BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH ME.] BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS ''/[. FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO. . ' . "-, !Vr : f. :n"okes, ■ : ' LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET. THE HOLIDAYS. TTTE have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ..ex s.s. AORANGI, a LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIEIS, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &c. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS* *d Special I ust Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. J3^» Kindly compare these Goods. ''-';" Tailoring Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES m TWEEDS, COATINGS, SUITINGS * TROUSERINGS for the present season. The rush of orders already m 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, &o. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW TBERRTMAH-' T-AILOIRS <Sg OUTFITTERS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1891-93. [AM Prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances (free of Commission) upon al Wool placed m my hands for sale m Ashburton or elsewhere. Wool offered at the local sales and not sold will be properly packed and lelivered into Trucks absolutely free of cost to the vendor. My Stores having been built for the proper display of Wool, offer to vendors ;he best chance of obtaining the highest values at our sales to be held on December L, 1891. Nothing on my .part shall be wanting to attain that much desired end. Wool Packs (heavy weights), Twine, Oils, and all other necessaries supplied t lowest rates and best qualities. ~ r , .-. : D. THOMAS,, * (f STO6K AND STATION AGENT. ASHBURTON '■ ■ •■'""' v l. Land for Priyate Safe OLE—4OO Acres, R.S. 26030 and 26032, 300 Acres m Wheat, 66 Oats, balano ' m grass CHERTSEY—I26 Acres, 28 Acres Wheat, 98 Acres m Grass 3 years ; ■■'■-■■ CHERTSEY —600 Acres, large acreage m crop ; good improvements LYNDHURST —500 Acres, splendid Farm ; grand improvements :■: ' ■;' -''■ r.:V LYNDHURST—B92 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land KRTHVWN—43 Acres, well fenced, good land SHERWOOD —500 Acres, good land, well fsneed and improved; ,26$ Acres m Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed DARFIELD —718 Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acrqs m Wheat, balance ot the land m Grass from four to eight years. This Farm has yielded 36 to 40bi:s. of Wheat to the, acre. 52 to 57ibus. Oats, and is well worth the attention of anyone requiring a first class home. The owner has detenuinod to Sell, as he is ordered to jro to» warmer dirn^t*; %s\ MAYFIELD—I26 Acres, first-class land on the banks of the Hinds l TINWALD—IO Acres, m the centre of the Township DROMORK—7S Acres, well improved, all m Grass ... :.< .:: ;i .-.i 1.! WINDERMPJRE—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD—First-class new Dwelling House, 4 acres, prime land, Carter s Ttrrao* «- —o .. ' , -■ ■-■.": v\rv-^^V.^ "Po^'further particulars and terms api ly . ' .. ■■>■■ > - d. ;t ho m v m't ■ "■ ASEBURIOK I AM SELL t NQ Hales' BEST TWINE \ AS FOLLOWS viz:— FLAX ... V.. ... 5d per lb. ■■- • * |,OTERE MANILLA ... ..- - 7p perlbl if M ! i) TIJOMAB.I



Public Notices. MISfS BARRATT'S PRIVATE SCHOOL CAMERON STREET WEST. WILL re-open on MONDAY, Jau. 25. Course of instruction, Eng lish, Music, Drawing and Singing. * Miss Barratc will be at home from 22nd inst. 1 114 Jpiw^YEAR GIFTS, ' UTew Y«»ar Cards, AND BOOKLETS. NEW BOOKS for PRIZES and PRESENTATION. FANCY GOODS, etc. L, F. ANDRE WES and CO. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE OF SUMMER DRAPERY MILLINERY, ETC., — COMMENCING— Saturday, Jan. 16, FOR CXNE MXMXTH:. IT is only necessary for us to state tha we are holding a CHEAP SALE for the Public to know that GENUINE REDUCTIONS en the whole stock will be effected. f3^, Special and extraordinary Bargains m Millinery, Underclothing, Dress Goods, Prints, Sunshades, etc. NOTE.—THE CHEAP SALE IS AT ». W. Alcorn&Co's., east street a merry christmas to all. mbs at>am;ss IS now opening some beautiful New Goods suitablefor Christmas presents; comprising the latest novelties m Alham bra, Dresden, Japanese and Venetian Goods. Lovely Mountmellick designs m real Irish Linen, Table Cloths, Tray Cloths, Pillow Shams, Afternoon Tea Cloths, Hand Painted Fans, Photo Frame?, Handkerchiefs, Sachets, and Mirrors. Beautiful Slippers, Smoking Caps, Braces, Shaving Tidies, Cigarette Cases, Tobacco Pouches. Dolls, which are real works of art, beautiful dressed. Toys of every shape and make, and a grand assortment of nick nacks ; and an entirely new stock of Pinafores, Aprons, Babies' Dresses and Layettes. Madame Weigel's Patterns always m stock.—The 4.shburton Art Repository. GREAT ANNUAL SALE OF DKAPEEY, CLOTBING, AND BOOTS AT ANDREW ORR'S FOR FOUR WEEKS, Commencing SATUKDAY, JAN. 16. STARTLING AND AMAZING BARGAINS IN DRESS GOODS AT Is 9d, FORMERLY 3s 6d. 60 PIECES REAL FKENCH CASH MERE afc Is 6d per yard. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS FOR ONE MONTH. A. NDREW OR R, EAST STREET. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. THE Partnership subsisting between HENRY BARNES and JAMES SMITH, as Carpenters.and Builders^ is. Dissolved by .mutual consent as fr*»m the 31st December, 1891 (on account of Mr Barnes leaving for the North Island. All Claims against the Firm must be, rendered at once, and all Accounts owing are requested to be paid before the 14th inst. Messrs Baknes and Smith, while draw ing the attention of their Friends and Customers to the Notice below, tender their beat thanks for the support accorded to them m their business, and trust the same will be given to Mr Smith and his new partner, HENRY BARNES. JAMES SMITH Witness to signatures— H, W. BARRETT, Ashburton, January 2, 1892. With reference to the above announce ment, we have pleasure m intimating that we have entered into partnership under the style and firm of 1 B^awjj and Smith, as from. Jamjary 1, 1892, as Caupenteusj, anb Builders, and will Garry on business at Mr J. L. Brown's present premises m Park and Cameron Streets. Mr Brown will complete all work now m his hands, and Mr Smith will do the same with work undertaken by the late fina of Barnes and Smith, and all new orders will be taken by the firm of Brown and Smith, who trust to receive a continuance of the support that has hitherto been accorded to each of them/ JOHN L. BROWN. JAMES SMITH. ! , ehburton, Jwudr 3 W'4 Wt



Public Notices Wool. Wool Wool. lil C. TABART is making CASH -E ANCES on the ENSUING CLIP VBKE OF tOMLITIISSIOar. PERIODICAL SALES held through out the season, the fir*t one being early n November. All WOOL by Rail is CARTED FREE from Christchurch Railway Station to my Store. For accommodation, light, <fee, my Store is unsurpassed for the display of all lots. Prompt ACCOUNT SALES and PROCEEDS. Woolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowest i Market Rates. F. C. TABART, A.uctionee'*, Woo broker &c, Christchurch. ~~GREY~ VALLEY~COAL~ IS THE BEST COAIi FOR ' Ii THRESHING MACHINES. SIXTEEN per ceht More Ht>at than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Valley Coal Company, Ltd W H. COLLINS & CO., 1 53 Agents. VICTORIAN STEAM CARRIAGE AND IRON WORKS, AND GEIEIAi SHOEING Mil, WEST STREET, (Near Bank op Australasia), ASI&BURTOW. A LL kinds of Blacksnr. th, Engeenring /~Y. and Woodwork done on the Premises. Carriages and traps of every description made, repaired, painted, or exchanged. SPECIAL ATTENTION TO HORSE-SHOEING. Please Note.—Having added an Iron , Planing Machine and other Tools to my Engineering Plant, and engaged an Engineer and Millwright of well-known ability, who has had twenty-seven years experience m the Colonies m all classes of work m Engines, Combines, Reapers and Binders, etc., I am now prepared to plane concaves, slide-valves, and to do all other kinds of metal planing, make new cylinder rings, or any other kind of repairs at the shortest notice. Workmanship guaranteed. Lowest Christchurch prices Cylinders Bored by Special Machinery without removing them from the Engines and new rings fitted any size. JT. R. IiTBEIi, COACHBUILDER, ENGINEER MILLWRIGHT, & GENERAL SMITH WEST STREET, ASHBUETON. 10g IMPORTANT J|^^«tt XM-A.S NOTICE Farmers and Others FEOM THE PEEMIER ASHBURTON -pURNITURI OJP PKIWHHf JMIL TUSTLanded new Shipment ofAustrian, O American, and other Chairs ; largest Stock m Ashburton. Chairs by the 100. Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Brussels, Tapes try, and other Carpets, just m time for Christmas.. Come and inspect our local manufactures m Duchess Tables, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers, etc., m figured Rimu, and other superior woods. Vene tian Blinds nude to order. Special re ductions for the Christmas Season. Note Address —Next Building Society s Office, Tancred Street. ASHBURTON FINANCE to AGENCY COMPANY, LIMITEB, ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL; LIENS, and other SECURITIES - BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. Offtpe.—Corner of the Arcade ftnd Tancred Street, i TO. HORNE, ■ .•■■■■!: Manager



SAL?: AT ..: "TII JB €O If W.E. X " COMMENCES SATURDAY^ JAN. 16: r\ON'T fail to attend, or you'll regret it. DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING afc extraordinary prices. W. II (OililKß.



Christmas. TTpVERY Customer spending 5s and up -" wards at "PP. W. Spencer & Go's Will receive a nice Christmas Present. We are now selling GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOTS, as cheap as any house m New Zealand- Note a few prices— Special value m Double-width CashmereS) 10-|d. Summer Dress Goods, 4s lid doz. • Prints, Ginghams, Plain Zephyrs, we sell at ridiculous prices. Good Washing Print Sid, White Muslin, 4|d. • ."■:■■ These are wonderful Bargains. Very wide Window Net 4|d, Grey Calico "2s 6d doz., White Calico 2s 9d doz. Liberty Muslins 3s lid doz. Double-width White Twill Sheeting, 10|d. White Lace Curtains Is lid pair. Table Damask Is, ad ies' Underclothing and Corsets "we make a specialty. The largest stock m Ashburton to choose from at very low prices. Neck Ribbons. lOddoz.■Sash Ribbons 9d, New Flowers 2d, each Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d, Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid. : Men's, Youths' and Boys' Hats, Shirts, Sox, at your own prices. Men's Ties 3d each. Men's Straw Hats from 6d, , BOOTS AND SHOES. Men's Bluchers 5s lid, Mens Bal morals 8s 6d. Men's colonial-made nailed Shooters from 8s lid. Women's strong Elastic Sides 6s 9d. Women's strong Leather Slippers 3s 9d. Ladies' French Shoes 4s lid a pair. Children's Patent Leather Strap Slippers Is, at , ; , Remember —Every Customer spending 5s and upwards will rece've a nice useful Christmas Presen . \t t. mmt m tm A&Q.&BE



ON SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIALS OF WERY DESCRIPTION 1831 WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE MOUNT SOMERS, AND HOMEBUSH. Also, — GREY VALLEY NUTS FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, STAPLES, FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &o JOSHUA-TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET. JFFIO : Corner of Tancred and-Wes strcats, next Mr Geo. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RAKAIA



THE STANDARD -Fire Sc Marine insurance Company OF NEW ZEALAND With Unlimited Liability of Shareholders. CAPITAL-£I,OOO,OOOO—STERLING TDIIRE and Marine Risks accepted on al -*- descriptions of Property and Mer chandise ; also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Rates of Premium. Fidelity op Persons Holding Situa tions of Trust Guaranteed. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury ROBERT ALCORN, Agent 114 Saunders' BuiJdings, Ashburton.



JEftTTXtIS'S PATENT ACME WATER FILTER, Winnerof E. G. Wright's, Esq., M.H.R. Special Prize of five guineas, competed Against EIGHT others at the Ashbur ton Agricultural Show, T AM prepared to connect this new -*- style of Filter to any person's Water Tanks, any size that may be required passing m at the bottom, and filtering upwards through a large amount of filter ing material, drawing the water off at the top. GUARANTEE TO FILTER FIFTY GALLONS DAILY. W. H. RULE, Patentee, Ashburton.



CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR Selling Off! !! Cheap Sale! 1 Get the best value for your money. Now is your time. Come and see for yourself. 20 per cent Reduction, this allowance genuine. JA.MESAUINN, .Watchmaker, v^ having decided to give up business is offering his large and varied Stock to the public at the above discount, consisting of first-class Gold and Silver Watches and Jewellery of every description; Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings ; Marble and: other Clocks, Electro-plated Silver Ware and Fancy Goods m great variety. Over 100 good second-hand English Levers and others m first class order. No reasonable offer refused. Also, a large Milner's Safe. Trusting intending purchasers will inspect. JAMES QTJXNIV, Watchmaker and Jeweller, East street 12 1.



j Public Notices. ASHBUR'iVN " GUARDIAN DUNEDIN AGENCY Tt/TR R T WHEELER, Stafford Street Dunedin has been appointed our ( Agent, and will be able to arrange terms with advertisers for contract advertise.



ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOLS. THE above will re-open on MONDAY, 25th inst. 1 W. CRAIGHEAD, 1f142 Chairman. "oddfellows' hall Under the direction of the Australian Theataioal Management Company, Limited, Melbourne. Managing Director ... Hon. Geo. Coppin, i . M.L.C. Acting Manager ...Mr Charles Bradley. Treasurer;'. v.. •■ ...Mr R, W. Greville. ;fiRE AT Dramatic Event; FRIDAY, \IT January 29. Appearance m Ash burton of the World-Famous Star, Walter Bentley, And a Powerful Company of English and Australian Artistes, m Shakespeare's sub limp Tragedy, HAMLET. For positively oW night only. Prices—ss, 3s, i^nd 2s. Boi Plan at H. Fiujbdlanbeb'Sj Tobac- Qoaist. I 138



The Bot Fly. HORSE OWNERS will do well to apply my Carbolised Soft Soap. The Fly will not come near it. Tins, Is 6d each.—ASHBURTON DRUG CO., per J. M. Cambridge. 1t145 FUJNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of the late Mrs Lucy Soal, of Waterton, are respectfully informed that her Funeral will move from her residence, Waterton Store, on SUN DAY, the 24ch inst., at 2.30 o'clock, for the Waterton Cemetery. : BAKER BROS., I§lß7 Undertakers.



VIOLIN SCHOOL, SAUNDEUS' BUILDINGS. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, while thanking her patrons for past favors, begs to siate she has a few vacancies for pupils. Every attention given.—Bessie Simmonds. 1t144



MR D- THOMAS. DAVID THOMAS. I WILL hold my usual weekly HOUSE SAL*: on SATURDAY, JANUARY 23, 1892, at Bullock's Arcade. PRESET ENTRIES: 30 HORSES. 30 10 BENDERS. 10 SPECIAL ENTRY/ To be sold under Bill of Sale, 1 Six-foot cut Massey REAPER & BINDER ; nearly new, m perfect working order. Has cut only about fifty acres General Entries comprise—Draught Horses of all descriptions, Hacks and Light Harness Horses, Implements and Sundries. 1t132 D. THOMAS.



SATURDAY, JANUARY 30. TOWN PROPERTY CENTRALLY SITUATED IN H \ VELOCK STREET, MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Owner to selJ by Public Auction at the ArcncU on the above date, Town Section 664, Havelock Street West, containing quarter-acre, on ■which is erected a comfortable Dwelling House of six rooms with verandah. It is conveniently situ ated, being only a few chains distant from the Poyt Office, Rail way Station, and business centre of the town. High, dry, and healthy position. Those desirous of investirg m to^n property are invited to inspect. Easy terms of payment. NOTE TIME OF SALE—II a.m. ■T. BULLOCK, 1J143 Auctioneer.



Terms at Sale. ■ Note Time-11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 1 99 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, JANUARY 23. 283 AC^S 283 UNIMPROVED, Westerfiel'd Survey District. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Owner to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on thf above date, , \ Q O ACRES 3 ROODS 2PERCHES as follows, namely— A R P Rural Section 33012, containing 95 1 33 „ „ 34422, „ 20 3 5  34214,  167 2 4 Situated about two miles from the Westerfield Railway Station. The land , is all m its native state. A low price will be accepted. { Inspection Invited. Terms at Sale. Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 1t133 Auctioneer.



Mr T. Bullock. FOE SALE, the following low priced TWri Properties.— £115. 4-acre, and three-roomed cot tage with verandah, Grey Street. £135. Square house of four rooms, shed and stable, with quarter-acre section, Cox Street, East. £17 10s. i-acre Cameron Street, West. £13. i-acre Moore Street, West. £40. J-acre. Capital Site for a house, Haveloek Street, East, first-class land. £45. J-acre centrally situated, Moore Street, also good land. TO LET, at a low rental, Shop m Burnett street. Also, commodious premises East street, near the Somerset Butchery. TO LET. — Cottage on East Belt. Rent 3s per week, T. BULLOCK. : SATURDAY, JANUARY 23. 200 ACE E S 200 Wesfcerfield Survey District. MR T. BULLOCK has . received in structions from Mb John Mcllroy to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, R.S. numbered 33009, containing 200 AO_^ ES 200 Westerfield District, about one and a half mile from the Westerfield Kailway Station, all m its native state ; fenced on one side to the extent of about fifty chains. The Owner has stated that the property must be sold as he is leaving the district.



HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL. fHHE SCHOOL WILL RE-OPEN NEXT MONDAY, January 25. IJJ4O ■ mENDERS Wanted—For Stooking JL about 1000 acres of Wheat at Lyndhurst. Specification to be seen at the " Mail >' Office. Tenders close at 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, January 26. Ad dress JOHN D.EVERY, 1 134 "Mfiil" Office. TffilsDUOATloir BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. rpilE Education Board of the District JL of North Canterbury proposes that the locality comprising that part of the district between the Hinds School District and the River Rangitata, m the neighbourhood of Ealins;, shall be formed into a hew School District to be called BALING: The Board hereby calls a public meeting of the Householders of such locality, to be : held on MONDAY, the; twenty-fifth day -of -January, 1892, at Se^en o'clock m the evening, at the Baling Station, . for the purpose , of electing a Committeb, and considering the boundaries, of ibe t«aid proposed School District. The Board further .directs that the first meeting of such -School Committee be ( held '}n tfie : place appointed for the ' election, immediately after .the election up an the &aine evening. Ji V. COLBORNE YEEL, , ■ . . Secretary Ohyjstibburqhy Jabuary 14, 1892. * *" ■';'..' ■.i: ;'" .-', ■.. 1^