The British Post Office.

» I The Postmaster-General's annual report for the year ended March 31 sets forth the stupendous magnitude of the business which passes through the Postal Depart ment year by year. The grand total of 2,716,578,365, representing the number of missives of all kinds delivered within the United Kingdom during the twelve months, is a figure which nobody can pretend to realise ; but one's comprehen sion is partially assisted by the calcula tion that the total is equal to a fraction over seventy-one missives to each indi ridual person within the Kingdom. Of these missives the jr>ater bulk— 1,767,500,000-—wereletters ; the postcards numbered 241,600,000; book-packets, circulars, and samples, 495,300,000 ; news papers, 162,800,000 ; and parcels, 49,378,365" The numbers here represented are so enormous that the mind completely fails to grasp them. But the following will give some idea of the matter. Assuming each communication at |oz, (much below the average) the total represents a weight of 37,870 tons, and would load 7574 trucks of 5 tons each, which would make up a train of 23£ miles m length. Were 93 men set to count 60 every minute, it would occupy them one year, working day and night; or it would take 20 years before an ordinary lever watch made an equal number of "ticks" (beatp.) The postage stamps alone, allowing one for each missive, would weigh 140 tons, and form a ribbon 36 stamps wide, nearly six teen miles long.

THE ASHBTTBTOIV GtUBDIAIIL SATURDAY, OCTOBER 15, 1893.



MITCHELL and TUBNBB'a, NEW SHOW ROOM NOW OPEK ;/ t INSPECTION INVITED. MOVEItTIEg ■ • ■ ■■ '■ <W THREE-QUARTER CLOAKS, DUST CLOAKS, JACKETS, : V ; j MILLINERY, FEATHERS and FLOWERS, UNDER CLOTHING. CHOICE STOCK OF DRESSES IN COTTON AND WOOL FABRICS. TANCEED STBEiBT, ASHBtTRTpN. . 10*73 WILLIAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sorrow and Berryman), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETEfeiaiNEi) TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And"to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have nover been heard of m Ashburton^ Come and See for Yourself, - NEWEST- Tweeds, Coatings, & Eancy Suitings. NOTE THE ADDRESS : The Shop between J. Sea/y and Co.'s and H, C. Segers. EAST STREET, •ASHBURTOtf 8 200 A W. H. Collins & Co. XXttE Making Bona Fide REDUCTIONS m COOKING RANGE 3, REGISTER GBATES, FENDERS, and FIRBIRONS. NEW STOCKS of Pana, Churns, Milk Buckets, Skimmers, Mangles, Brush ware, Farm and Garden Tools, Lawn Mowers. Also,—New Stocks of TIN WARE ot every description. We hold the Largest and most Complete Stocks of BUILDING MATERIALS m the County. OUR PAINTING AND PAPERHANGING DEPARTMENT is under the personal supervision of Mr J. R. Chapman, and every descriptiod of Paints supplied BIRCH TIMBER ATBs 6d PER lOOft, Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers and Malvern Coal. w, h/coljjns & co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS. ; . ■. . ..ST—*%* _ . ■ ■ ■ ,:■; AGENTS FORJ^lJ^^Conipiny. [Gtny valley Coal Company. JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. - ■' 'O" • Immense Stocks of the late firms of Sparrow and Berryman and H. and W JL Craighead, with Large Shipments of NEW GOODS just landed, must bo cleared before Christmas. Men's Suits to measure/usual price £5, now reduced to £4—cash. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £4 17s 6d, now £3 17s 64—cash, Men's Suits to measure, usual price £i 15s, now £3 15s—cash. Our name is a sufficient guarantee for GOOD FIT and BEST Workmanship. We only employ first class tradesmen. BOYS' and YOUTHS' SUITS m all the newest styles and most durable materials. BOYS' SUMMER SUITS from 3s Gel. MENS' and BOYS* BOOTS and SHOES of every description. Large Assortment of ENGLISH HAND-SEWN BOOTS just imported direct from the makers. Every pair guaranteed to gire good wear, C~ «:~1 T3 ♦.«.„?„ fMEN'S ENGLISH BALMORAL BOOTS reduce* OpeCiai Oargainj fco ios6d. (NeV Goods now opening out) NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, etc., m great variety. Craig'liead & Berryman Tailors an<l Outfitters. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TosF! Lost!! Lost!!! I JAMES McQBEQOR, a FARMER ca7n7t tell how much | TOBACCONIST am> HAIRDRESSER, -^ grain, time, and lewpe* he will . >*»r»«-onvwiTr loseif he does not have histoders re-1 TT^S just opened up a LARGE STOCK paired m time «o* the coming harvest, f- 1- of Purity, \ani*y Fair, Scented Take Thwb by the Forelock and have Japanese, Old ,lud ? e, Cameo, Dogs th*W dane afc once, so th&t you may reap Head, and Three Castle Cigarettes. A LIBBKAL REWABD _^7 0 ._ for your past labours. Also bear m mind CIGARS and TOBACCOS of all the lead that your TRACTION ENGINES and inf? Brands, including Cameron's, Allan COMBINES need looking to. an ij Ginter's, Wills' and DiUba' Factory For the execution of such repairs TH& Q nt i' o bacco m Tins. ASHBURTQN MACHINE WORKS and BRASS FOUNDRY arewell A Large Stock oS Loewo, 888, W, equipped with FIRST CLASS MEN and GBD and otbex |^ nes> MACHINERY : Toil.V^feUe^end^v.iety. VHOS. E Kilwortb, *A*™* ■eOMWi, \ PRQPRTOQR, * BAST STREET. ' i x -...■,



REMOVAL SALE. /^VWING to the Re-building of the Block, Iwii hold a CLEARING SALE. GREAT REDUCTIONS FOR CASH. The WHOLE STOCK to be SOLD OUT m a fortnight. H. M. CARSON, Easr Street, September 30 L _lß9& 9 210 "LONGBEACH COACH. ON and after MONDAY, October 3, for the summer months, the Longbeach Coach will start from Ash burton at 5 p.m. R. R. BROWNE, , Coachman. 11 The Corner? Ashbufton, September 20, '92. Madavi, — T RESPECTFULLY beg to in form you that lam now making * a Display of the Newest and Prettiest' Goods procurable, with due regard to economy, for Spring and Summer wear. The new stock of Millinery ', Mothers, Latest Sitks, RibbonSi Prints, Muslins t et&, is very choice, and m the closest touch with the latest fasldons, and will be found to compare favorably with goods to be obtained m Christchurch or elsewhere I have just received direct from the manufacturers, ex Aorangi, a very large quantity of new designs m Flannelettes bought by my Agent at a dis count of thirty per cent. These are now on view, and I ( confidently recommend tltem to yeur notice. Although the quantity is larg , / anticipate the price and quality will cause a speedy clearance. holicitinj the favor of a visit of inspection l>am Itada/niy ' Your Obedientliy, \ W< m COLLIER ■ ■■ . ' !



John €w. jtt*;»T*;uL, GRAIN & WOOL STOBES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON.I GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL & COMMISSION AGENT &0. CASH PUKCHASEB OF WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGRASS SEED,, etc. COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT [CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phosphates, Pearl-Guano, .General Farm and Station Stores, &c. Cape Barley, Grass, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs, Cooper's Slfeep Dip. Sutherland's Manurv ttfe. JOHN G, BEBTELL, In conjunction with the HEW XEAIAID lOAI * KIER GAIIIIIE AOESICT CO., I,«I. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Auctioneers, Wool Brokers, Land and Financial Agents, &c, are prepared to transact Farm and Station Business on the most favorable terms. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE AGAXNST ENSJING CLIPS. ,>ro Commission on Advances, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTEREST' Oaten Sheaf Chair T HAVE FOR SALE, PRIVATELY, A LARGE LINE OF GOOD QUALITY OATEN SHEAF CHAFF AT PRICES CONSIDERABLY REDUCED, Also, — CRUSHED OATS, BRAN SHARPS, ETO. John CjJ. Itestell. NEW SEEDS. NEW SEEDS. AS the whirl of time has ushered m Busy Spring, SEALY & CO- Are prepared to supply the wants of their numerous Patrons WITH SEEDS foe SPRING SOWING Which have iust come to hand. CLOVERS, TURNIPS, MANGOLDS, CARROTS, RAFE, WE HAVE ALSO FOR SALE AT LOWEST RATES, Cocksfoot Ryegr^ss, Go.]den Tares. Early Snowdrop, Beauty of Bath, Ameri can Alpha, Snowflake, and other EARLY POTATOES. GARDEN AND FLOWER SEEDS In endless variety, from that well-known London house, CARTER & Co. EMPTY TANKS FOR SALE, n<w p&fcnt J. SEAI/F & Cq T E N D E R S,. WANTED, tendprg for ploughing 5p acres, more or less, of tusspek land for turnips. Apply at once to, HARRISON, i| 78 Stour^lds, Mount fsomers,



ROBERT MURRAY, Jk Watcb and Clock MAKER GOLD AND SILVEKSMITH, <fee, EAST STREET. I HAVE jusfc landed direct from London a magnificent Assortment of hicrh-class J.wenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on CANTERBURY™ t0 Sh°W * Variety of EIe Sanfc Desipm' UNKQUA LLED IN SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, fto. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RIN&S ; DIAMOND GOODS of al descriptions j WEDDING and KEEPER RINSS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARE, FANCY GOOES &c. Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c. ' ' PROMP'J ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. DEATeTto PARASITES !ft SHEEP TICkISgnIPIED. ' DIP. IUIBHaKIJ »IP: (non-poisonojs.) fi*^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^! (poisonous.) | U»«rt and r«comm«nd«d by— U««d wnrt recommended oy— Flock. J. D. Eitohib Chief Inspector Dalgety & Co., Otago ... 93,000 of Stock (is Manager of Handysidb, Roberts & Co., Mount Roml Station) ... 24,000 Wellington ... ... 37.000 C. G. Tkipp, Canterbury ... 50,000 C. J. Hakpbe, Canterbury ... 20,000 G. W. McßAE,Amuri, Nelson 18,000 R. W. Chapman „ ... 5,000 W. O. Ruthekpobd, „ 20,000 A.H. Ayrton „ ... 1,000 F. H. Richmojd, Marlborough 14,000 G. Armstrong „ ... 5,000 ,R. D. McLeas, Hawke's Bay 60,000 J. Hurst „ ... §,000 Manager, Id? Valley, Otago 28,000 J. B. Blair, Otago (Public Dip/ „ Wapaoa, Gisborne 16,000 And by many other well-known Flock W. Gerard, Canterbury ... 56,000 Owners. And by owners of over 5,000,000 sheep Wewly l»«r«doced. m New Zealand, and many millions _ . „ , t_, throughout tte world. I»rice--(m MSOspercwt. ||Price—lir. casks) Ss 6d per 1 wi makes 1000 Gallons Dip, ; • Oallon. Another wel'-known Powder Dip costs half 1 Gallon Fhid makes 100 Gallons Dip. as much again. Compare the prices. Cjliief AiyeMts—BLACKBURNE & 30., Christchurch. district AGBNTs-Miles and Co., _ Ashburton and Eakaia.



MR JOHN G- RESTELL WANTED, A Second-Hand Pot table Engine ; by Huston Proctor pre f erred. JOHN G. RESTELL. FARMS. FARMS. FOR SALE BY PRIViTE TREATY. MR JOHN G. RESTELL has been instructed to Sell, m conjunction with the New Zealand Loan and Mer cantile Agency Company Limited,-t- The whole of the well-known Bnccleueli Estate, Comprising 7865 acres 7365 Divided into Farms of from Q ACRES TO 1 g26 AORES' The land is of good quality and well situated, the Mount Somers Railway line pissing through the Estate. Persons m want ot good farms would do well to inspect this property, as it will be sold at a reasonable price and on very liberal terms. For full particulars, apply to 'THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MER CANTILE AGENCY CO., Ld., Chris tchurch and Rakaia ; O, JOHN G. RESTjsLL, 96 Ashburton. WE HAVR .For S a. l c, ODAM'S SUPERPHOSPHATE. LARGE STOCK ON HAND. Tucker X Bean, COAL AND PRODUCE MERCHANTS. FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Friedlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and Mends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED .STOCK OF FISHING TACKLE Of Latest Designs. MINNOWS m great variety, including the well-known Whitebait, Metal Devon's, and the popular < Kill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies of every kind, Reels, Hooks, Gat, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every, description by the best makers, Harry -EViecUanelerj ! TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, \ FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ashburton. For Sale, Purebred CANARIES ; a few splendid singing birds left. HENRY ZANDER. T HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON S J- SUPPLY OF Finest Turnip Seeds, Including Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aberdeen. Mammoth, Swede, Devon shire Grey and Yellow Tankard. Manuel and Carrot Seed, SPECIAL KINDS, MACHINE CLEANED. RAPE SEED. RAPE SEED. All of the purest quality. SHEEP SHEARS, SHEEP SHEARS. ALL BRANDS, HAVING ordered early, I was one ot" the few fortunate ones to have my order completed. A large stock on hand, come early to secure supply. OILSTONES, LINSEED OIL?, Red, Blue, Black, Branding Oils, m one gallon tins. Ground and lump Raddle. Lampblack. WOOLPACKS. WOOLPACKS. etc., cxc,, mv. General Ironmongrery, AND Groceries. WISES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. Wew Season^ Teas. MAURITIUS SUGARS, etc., etc., etc. HENRY T7 AND ER, EN R V ZiANDEE, GENERAL MERCHANT} AND DJ^EQT IMPORTER AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance C< mpany Oanton Marine Insurance Company,. 4uftj»liati Mutual BcoyideTit Society



NOTICE. HAVING disposed of my Ashburton Business, the Excelsior Coach Factory and Shoeing Forge, I have to request that all accounts due to me be settled on or before OCTOBER 24, or they will be SUED FOR without further notice. They may be paid to ray brother, Mr John Paget, Junk -10 75 W. H. PAOET. HAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD. mENDERS will be received up to A THURSDAY, 27th inst., for Form ing Road on Police Reserve. For par ticulars apply W. J. CROOKS, 10 76 Chairman. ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. ' O ERVICES m above Church on SUN -0 DAY NEXT, Morning and Even ing, will be conducted by the Rev. HENRY ADAMSON, minister elect for Port Chalmers ; and at Wakanui m m the Afternoon. 10J68 A. GADD, ARTIST & PHOTOGRAPHER (Late op London.) 1 and 2 VICTORIA STREET, OHRISTOHX3RCH } WILL BK IN ASHBURTON ON FRIDAY, 14th INST., AND will remain for a few days to Photograph all persons holding his Deposit Tickets, for 12 Enamelled Cabinets, and a 20 x 16 Enlargement. The whole complete for 15s. Groups charged Is each extra figure. Two positions taken of every sitter, both of which may be ordered from without extra charge. MR GADD, will take all Photo's personally. Special arrangements made for outdoor groups. A. G-. draws the attention of holders of other Photographers' tickets, that he will accept their Tickets allowing them for the same. PORTRAITS PAINTED IN OILS, FROM £2 2s and upwards. MRS GADD, who has been for many years engaged m London as a Portrait Painter, guarantees all works entrusted to her to be finished m the best possible manner. We have a large consignment of frames for Opal, and other enlargements at trade prices. CALL AND SEE US AT THE ARCADE (side entrance), next Bank of New South Wales. 10 88 —"*■ ■ . lit !■ II ' | m , . Jm rX.JEWJ3IL.LYJX OWEJV, TEACHER OF MUSIC PRACTICAL AND THEORETICAL, BEGS to announce that he has a 'few vacancies for pupils, Tirvwald and Allenton visited. Box 37. 9 13 MR T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Four acres near the County Saleyards ; would make a capital paddock far farmers living at a distance and sending stock to the yards for sale. TO LET—2SO Acres near town. MONEY.—To Lend on approved Freehold Security. Two special suma of £250, and £800. TO LET.—Dwelling House ot five rooms near the Woollen Factory. 1 have several Toßn Properties for sale at low prices and on liberal terms. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent. STARTLING NEWS. James Porter, THE WELL-KNOWN NURSERYMAN Of so many years, standing, has FEUIT TEEES OF ALL KINDS. APPLE TREES, On the Blight Proof Stocks, ROSES, a Choice Selection 1 ORNAMENTAL TREES & SHRUBS, Of all descriptions. J FOREST TREES, In great variety. A special line of two years old PINUS INSIGNIS, 6s per 100. CHRYSANTHEMUMS. I have been at great expense m importing all the Latest Novelties and Prize-takers direct from English and American Growers, and my success at the two last Chrysanthemum Shows at Christchurph, shoujd be sufficient guaran tee as to the good quality of my Stock, having taken sixteen prizes, including five champions. N.B.—All orders shall receive my prompt attention. Chrysanthemums sent out m October James Porter, CLIFTON NURSERY, ALLENTON, ASHBURTON ESTABLISHED 17 YEARS. Fruit T^ees. f\Tsl& of the Largpst Stocks of all kinds m the Colony—guaranteed the best ob tainabe. Forest Trees OF ALL SORTS Ornamental Trees IN GREAT VARIETY. Roses LARGE AND CHOICE COLLECTION. CHRYSANTHEMUMS Of Every Cl»ss, the choicest and best. As sve are purely Nurserymen, and do not crow for exhibition ourselves, our patrons may rely on obtaining what is most likely to prove satisfactory either for exhibition or other purposes. Thos. Scaly, HURSERYMAF, RIVERBANK, ASABURTON.



f Pubhe Notices THE MAGIC CROWD. , R. Tllootll, ORATOR AND REFORMER, WILL be passing through Ashburton , and will DELIVER A LECTURE ) In the Oddfellows' Hall, on MONDAY EVENING, October 17. Subject—" THE MAGIC CROWD." ' Admission by ticket Is each! 10+87 WESLEYAN SUNDAY SCHOOL* rpHE fifteenth Anniversary Festival of X the Ashburton Wesleyan Sunday School will be held m the Oddfellows' Hall on SUNDAY, OCTOBER 16. Services 11 a.m., 8 p.m. and 6.30 p.m. Preacher, Rev. T. W. Newbold. Chil -1 tfren w'll sin? special Hymns assisted by Choir and Orchestra. ANNIVERSARY SOIREE, TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, 6 p.m. Concert, 8 p.m. Tickets—Tea and Concert, Is 6d; Concert only, Is. 10 80 ASHBURTON BOROUGH~"COUNCIL. tEXTRA ORDINARY VACANCY. T HEREBY give notice that the follow- JL ing persons have been duly nomi nated as Candidates for election to the office of Councillor to fill the vacancy caused by the resignation of Councillor Tweed, viz.:— JAMES CHARLES DUNCAN, ANDREW ORR. And I further give notice that a Poll for the Election of ONE of the above named candidates will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, on THURSDAY, the 20th day of October, inst., commencing at 9 a.m. and closing at 6 p.m. N.B.—The Polling will take place m the Public Reading Room m the Munici pal Buildings. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, October 6, 1892. 10 34 Victorian derby" AND MELBOURNE CUP. KEDUCEiTfABES TO MELBOURNE & SYDNEY. SPECIALLY - REDUCED FARES (Single and Iteturn) wiU be issued by S.S. WAIRARAPA, Leaving Lyttelten on TUESDAY, 18th INST., Arriving m Melbourne on 27bh instant, And by S.S. MARAROA, Leaving Lyttelton WEDNESDAY, 19th INST., Arriving m Sydney on 24th instant., Enabling Visitors to WITNESS the VICTORIAN DERBY at Flemington on 29th instant, and MELBOURNE CUP on November 1. For particulars apply to the UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited. MILES AND CO Sale AT RAINCLIFFE ESTATE, PLEASANT POINT, OF SURPLUS LIVE STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS, As FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21. WE have received*' instructions from C. J. Harper, Esq., to Offer for Sale by Public Auction, at RAINCLIFFE, ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21, At 12 o'clock noon, Qf\ Hacks & Harness HORSES ; &*<} unbroken QK(\C\ Mejino HOGGETS, m wool; (ZrtJ\s\J mixed sexes 1 AOO Crossbred WETHERS, four i -1. % \J\J tooth ; prime fat, m wool lyK Stud Merino RAMS IMPLEMENTS, &o. 15 Sheep Boxes, Drays, Plough and Sundries. Chaffcutter, Corn Crusher., and Horse Works, com plete ; 3 Manure, and Corn Drills; Chain, Tine, and other Harrows. LUNCHEON PROVIDED. MILES «fc GO. F. A. ARCHER, Auctioneer. MILES, ARCHER, & CO. *j2 Timaru. "MONDAY, OCTOBER 24. MESSRS' MILES AND CO. have received instructions from Me D. L. Invvood (m consequence of his having disposed of his farm) to sell by Public Auction on MONDAY, OCTOBER 24, All the live and dead stock about the property, consisting of •i A A Six-tooth three quarter-bred dhUU EWES, with 100 per cent, of lambs at foot, by Shro shire Down rams. '7f% A Two-tooth half-bred EWES / v./v" with 10.Q per cent, of lambs at foot, by English Leicester Rams. The half-bred ewes are m three lots. These sheep are m splendid condition, aj.>4 for quality cannot well be surpassed. Portable WJ>are, Cambridge Roller, Disc Harrows, § Furrow Plough, by Duncan; Deering Binder, Grubber Broadcast Sower, with Turnip Canisters; Grass Mower, Hay Rake, Chain, Tine, and Tripod Harrows; Drays, Tip Drays, Tanks, 8 Sheep Feed Boxes, Hurdles, &c., &c. O COWS, just calved O Tst/o-year old STEERS, 3 CALVES /* DRAUGHT HORSES, with their *■-' harness 50 tons bright dry Oaten Sheaves. 20 tons prime Hay, and a large quantity of Sundries. The sale will be held on the farm, near Lowcliffe, seven miles from the Hinds Railwny Station, I Commencing at noon. I iiurx4%e.on will be provided. A conveyance will rneefc the jbrain from Ashburton arriving afc the Hinds at 11.30' a.m. ] MILES AND CO., F. A. ARCHER, I 10J&2 Auctioneer, j



lIAJIPSTEAI* SCHOOL. CONCERT. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 21. jr INDERSPIEL-" pLAYMATES" AND VOCAL AND INSTRUMENTAL CONCERT. The Event of the Season. 10+97 T~~ EiMDERS are invited for BUILDING COTTAGE at, Surrey Hills, Mount Somers, for Mr Cameron. Flans and specifications at my Offise. Tenders cbse on FRIDAY, October 21. The lowest or any Tender not neces s »rily accepted. r 0*94 Architect. ' ' ~"mR~D- THOMAS, ~~ I •t^WILToFFER AT THE ASHBURTON YARDS ON TUESDAY, OCTOBER 18, ' 1892, 4AA Well Conditioned MERINO ttUU EWES, with a good percentage of Lambs. D. 10*95 Stock Salesman.^ MX"ALFRED HARRISON__ SATIJBI)AY, OCTOBER 22, Two o'clock. MR ALFRED HARRISON, in structed by George Coleman, ksq , WILL SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT HIS ROOMS, BUILDINGS foe REMOVAL, viz.,— THE SHOPS NOW OCCUPIED BY Messrs dark, Carson, Black, and James. Terms Cash. Full particulars *«: day of Sale, or from ALFRED HAERISON, 10§89 Auctioneer. fENDERS. THE Ashburlon Borough Council invites tenders for leasing the undermentioned TOWN RESERVES on short krms, viz :— . T.S. 056, 1246, 0a lr Op each, Wak*aw Road West. Res. 775, 776, TS. 1249. Oa 2r 18p, Burnetfc Street West. l.h. 893, 894, 903, 904. la 0c Op S. «. BelbE. T S JMS4, Oa lr Op, Orey Street East, TV: 9§O, 0a lr Op, N, E. Belt. Reserve 2032, la lr Op, N.E. Belt. Reserve Jbld 2a Or Op, N.E.Beit. T.S 1214, 117 a, 1172, 0a 2r 35p, Havelock Street West. T.S. 1172, 0a lrlp, N.W Belt T.S. tll6, 1117, 1108, 1109, la Or Op, Walker Street. T.B. 1X46. Oa lr Op, Cameron Street Weat. T.H. 1040, 0a lr Op,, wills Streetfw^. TA 10^1048, 991, 0a lr Op e;.ch, Fetei- Street, VVest. T.h.; 1000, 1015, 0a lr Op, each Cox Street West. ,  . ... j Further particulars nwy be obtained at the Town Clerk's office, where sealed tenders, endorsed, " Tender for leasing Reserve," are to be delivered before noon on MONDAY, the 25th day of October inst. ,^-, r a OHAS. E. FOOKS Town Clerk. AtfliVmtße, Cclober 14, 1892. ___J^f. 8 STRAYED «r Stolen from Mount Somer , fon or]about Septernb2 £\ mie fiBESA'NUT MAKK, lame on near front ietlock. Finder will be rewarded upon retaiwi'g same to Mr Friedlaud^sr 1 Ash burton, w imm patton, jq ioi Mount Somers. I



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