THE AfcHßtßTOtf CUJAttblAtf '. MONDAY, FBfißlTAftY 2^, 189^

Printed and published by the Ariiburto ■Publishing Company,* heir reeutere - printing office, Burnett Stive -A burton, MONDAY, FEBRUARY 22 1892



W. 3. BUSK AND CO. "niSTILLERS * n d IMFCBTEBJi OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUIT ESSENCES, SOLUBLE ESSENCES For Aerated Water Manufactures Extra Super Lemon, which is doabln the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. FRENCH CREAM GUM EXTRACT, For producing a Head of Creamy Rich ness upon all kinds of Syrups, iErated Waters, Beers, Ales Cider, Champagne] &c. Ariillbry Lane London] "y~ AN HOFTiN's PURE SOLUBLE COCOA Best and Goes Farthest It is the Original All others are Imitations, Family Dairy Churns, Factory Churur* Factory Butter Workers, Family Butter Workers, Butter PackJ ages, Print Butter Car riers, German Dairy Paper. And everything needed m a complete Creamery or Butter Factory. Send for Circulars and Prices. PORTER BLANOHARD'S SONS Concord, N.H., U.S AJ Established 1818



For Boiling with Clothes, VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing. Never Fails if Directions are followed. Saves Money, Labor, and Time. Put* $ ™nJ! nd £° Wasl"ng-Day Worries. Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and -^Sweetens Everything* Lan be ased m the ordinary way for al Household Purposes, Outshines all other Soap. One trial is sufficient to convince you. Jp L I X I R ITT I T M FOR COUGHS AND COLDS. This wonderful preparation is the pro duct of experiments extending over five years, and has been judged to be without exception the Best Cough Mixture ever offered to the suffering public. The ingredients have been carefully selected and proportioned so as to exactly suit all these Coughs and Colds unfortu nately too frequent m our climate. If your cold is slight, a dose or two of Elixir Vitaa will cure, I If severe, you may nave immediate relief by using Elixir Vitro. If your chest is weak, or you seem in clined to be consumptive with a little cough now and then, Elixir Vitee wil work wonders m your case. Elixir Vifce is sold m Bottles at Is 6d and 2s 6d each. Ail Grocers and most? chemipfs.



Busineßi* Notices. i Wanted Known. i i A GKEAT BARGAIN. I £135 10s 6d. WORTH OF FLOKENTIA HID GLOTES, ALL SIZES, 4 and 6 CLASP. USUAL PRICE 6s lid and 8s 6d. NOW SOLD FOR 4s lid and 5s lid. ANDREW ORR'S Cheap Hale. WJIH..T£ET« jSrhQUT TEETH \ THE CHRISrOHCROH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Cashei and High streets. S. M"" and CS< SURGEON DENTIST, And at Dunedin and Westport. fTTE have gained the FIRST AWA RDJ Vy at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that -re guarantee the highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate cost A Single Artificial Tooth, 10s. Complete Set —Upper and Lower— temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al most immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without extra cc or charge. Arrangements can be .wade for part or monthly payments. NITROUS OXIDE GAS several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under ifcs influence is perfe«tly painless and positively safe Fee for Administration ss. Extraction, 2a 6d. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by .other dentists repaired cr remodelled a owe t^s PRIZE MESD^L, COD LIVEE OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS" PURE "~~ TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE jmRAN SPARE NT BLOCK ICE i * MAKING MACHINERY. ESTABLISHED "OORTER BLANCH AR CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A. Manufacturers op and Dealers ALL KINDS OF l>airv Groocls SPECIALTIES _ DOGS. ' MANY years since we had the pleasure to introduce to the public our BUFFALO MEAT DOGS BISCUITS, extensively used m the principal kennels of the world Since that time we have made many im portance improvements m th ir manufacture —improvements not of the nature of veget compounds which may be added to any ood of a trifling cost, but of the nature t produce good hard flesh and muscle, ingre dients which no other Biscuit or Dog Food possesses, and for which we have received numerous medals and high* ««tmune.;ndations, amongst which we may mention that of Pro fessor Di Zurn, who after many careful analysis and experiments pronounced these biscuits i cbe of the greatest excellence, and to ntain double the quantity of nourish ment that is to be found m the flesh, thus farming be best and most successful #»d for dogs hat is possible to produce. It is imortant to notice that every biscuit s stamped—'•Buffalo Meat, Trade Mark," the qualiy of which we guarantee Twenty hiilings per c wt, carriage paidS SOLE MANUFACTURERS, W. G. CLARK <fe SON ANCHOR PATENT BISCUIT WORK LntEHOUSE, LONDON, EC. Established 1851. BRANCH OFFICE & FACTORY. 754 Washington Street, New Yoex, THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1886 the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz : — te PAID IK ADVANCE. Per Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6 „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s Gd „ Year ... 24s Od, by j.ost a?s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6cl^ by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s od, by post, 2ls 6d „ Year ... 80s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid, fou at the time of insertion, 2s 6d if booked, 4s each Stamp 3 may be sent as r>yto.^sat



Business Notices. ASHBUKiUxV "GUARDIAN DUNEDIN AGENCY MR It T WHEELER, Stafford Street Dunedin has been appointed our Agent, and will be able to arrange fcerma •with advertisers for contract advertise THE STANDARD -Fire «Sc Marine insurance Oonxpawv OF NEW ZEALAND With Unlimited Liability of Shareholders. CAPITAL ■■-£I,OOO,OOOO—STERLING FIRE and Marine Risks accepted on al descriptions of Property and Mer chandise ; also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Rates of Premium. Fidelity of Persons Holding Situa tions ojp Trust Guaranteed. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury, ROBERT ALCORN, Agent 14 Saunders' Buildings, .Ashburton. PATENT ACME WATER FILTEK, Winnerof E. G. Wright's, Esq., M.H.B. 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!! Get the best value for your money. Now is your time. Come and see for yourself. 20 per cent Reduction, this allowance genuine. TAMESAUINN, Watchmaker *J \c 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. Alao, a large Milner's Safe. Trusting intending purchasers will inspect. JAMES QTJXNIN", Watchmaker and Jeweller, East stree 12 John G. Restell, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN MER CHANT, WOOL BROKER, SHIPPING AND FINANCIAL AGENT. GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. CASH PURCHASER OF WHEAT OATS, BARLEY, Etc. Commodious Storage at Current Rates Facilities offered for Shipping Grain, Wool, etc., to European Markets, on owner's account, Cornsacks, Twine, Wcolpacks, Super phosphates, Pearl Guano, and general Farm and Station Stores always on hand at Lowest Prices. AGENT FOR— THE NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MERCANTILE AGENCY CO., ' LIMITED. UNION FIRE AND MARINE IN SURANCE CO LIMITED ~ ON~SALE BY THE UNDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIALS OF SYERYj DESCRIPTION. £OALS ? WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE MOUNT SOMERS, ■ AND HOME BUSH. Also,— • GREY VALLEY NUTS FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, SJXPJuES, FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &o JOSHUA~TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STRMJBT. OFFIG •■ Corner of Tancred and Wes atreats, next Mr Geo. Jameson's, opposite Bank of Australasia AND AT RAKAIA' AGENTS WANTED. WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early, as only a limited number is required. NOVELTYIMPORTING CO Bo* 976, G.P.0., feydney, N.S.W.



JOE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On tha Lintle System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.,) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, and all Icemaking and Refrigerating Purposes. i SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, $c, for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s. , Merapi, for making Ice and pre serving Passengers' Provisions] Dry Air Refrigerators on Lightfoot' System. 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied up to the end of 1889, The Linde British Refrigeration Company Limited 35 Quaen Victoria street, E.G. ;an 3 Lower Shadwell, E. Managing Director : MR. T. B : LIGHT FOOT, C.E.



IMPORTANT yl^jC XMAS NOTICE Farmers and Others FROM THE PEEMIER ASHBURTON •pURNITURE T^TAREHOUSE PMIOHDJ.PRUI i tQiPi * j \ TUST Landed new Shipmentof Austrian, *J 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 m»de to order. Special re ductions for the Christmas Season. Note Address —Next Building Society s Office, Tancred Street.



Public Notices. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE SUMMER "mtPBRIj MILLINERY, ETC. - COMMENCING— SATURDAY, JANUARY 16. JFOT4 OIVJi: MOJNTH. IT is only necessary for us to state tha we are holding a CHEAP SALE for the Public to know that GENUINE DEDUCTIONS en the whole stock will be effected. £3^, Special and extraordinary Bargains m Millinery, Underclothing, Dress Goods, Prints, Sunshades, etc. NOTE. -THE C EE AP SALE IS AT ». W. Alcorn&Co's., EAST STREET GREY VALLEY COAL I* THE BJEUr COAL FOR THRESHING MACHINES SIXTEEN per cent More H b 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? 1 WJ H COLLINS & CO., 3 Agents. Wool. Wool Wool. lil 0. TABART is making CASH -E ANCES on the ENSUING CLIP FREE OF *;OM!«I§SIOjT. PERIODICAL SALES held through out the season, the firit one being early n November. All WOOL by Rail is CARTED FREE from Christchurch Railway Station to my Store. For accommodation, light, &c, my Store is unsurpassed for the display of all lots. Prompt ACCOUNT SALES and PROCEEDS. Woolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowest Market Rates. F. C. TABART, Auctioneer Woo broker <frc, Christchurch. ASHBURTON FINAICS & AGENCY COMPANY, Limited, /~1 ASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. Offve, —Corner of the Arcade and Tancrod Street. WM. HORNE," Manager



PHILADELPHIA, 1876 HAUTHAWAY'S Beliable PEERLESS GLOSS A NECESSITY m every family It blacks and polishes Ladies and Children's Boots, Shoes, Rubbers, and Satchels, without brushing. Always gives satisfaction Is conceded to be " The Standard" Sold by Shoe Dealers, Grocers and Druggists.



MANUFACTURERS TO HER MAJESTY BY APPOINTMENT THE BANK OF ENGLAND AND ITS BRANCHES? HO BBS, hTrT, AND 00 Limited. Steel Safes, Bullion, ard Party-Wa.. Doors, Locks for all purposes 76 OHEAPSIDE, LONDON ENGLAND. Manufactories Wharncliffe Works, Arlington street i London N



PUBLIC TRUST ££& OFFICE OF N.Z. THE Public Trust Oftice of New Zealand offers great advantages to its clients including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustee The following*comparison ot business between the years 1879 and 1889 will showthe ..rogressmade:-- im^ Cash receipts .« £41,813 .. £183,336 Total transact ons, per balance-sheet £92,318 ... £835,202 **IkPTTRiITIKS" General Investment Account £70,864 ... £216,943 Special Investment Account ... £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account—Total receipts ... ,~ £2,139 ... £14,482 Administrations 17- — 258 Probates and trusts l* •• JO Wills provisionally accepted I - 42 Letters received ... {>}££ — |U s dJb Letters despatched .- ... - ••■ MAJ f 3 '00*, J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent



ASHBURTON-SPRINGBURN—(Week-Days) OUT. FARES. TIME-TABLE. Single. f Return. Ist. 2nd. Ist. f 2nd. p.m. „ Ashburton to *» s- £. s. d. s. d. s d 425 ... TinwaldJnc «f1 0 6 0 4 0 9 0 6 4 33/ „ TinwaldJnc dep... ... ... ... Chelmsiord - ""J 5 1 3 1 2 1 Westerfield 2*l 3 I 2 1 Hackthorae Road ** *" i n 2 8 5 4 S 7 f Valetta r }??i«ili t Anama.. - f Cavendish \%\* %\ \ J * n Mount Somcra ,J , l 6 + ° Buccleuch • "• " iJ2 i • a 2 5 7 « +go Springbura .. «w68428457 620 IN. *;1"' *!• Spriugburh to *P « •» - - «' « ;• Buccleuch • r " X o i a i n + Mount Somera .. •• ' ■■• » J,! o I C-endish iJ ?'s 2 5 1 | Anama • o i 9 q i <» i + Valetta Itllilll I Hackthorne Road ' ,J 1 Westerfield "* 42« ?5 i i ? I Chelmsford ♦ •• •• .** J,} ? J J 1 0 *« TinwaldJnc arr 510 311 7 9 5 3 935 TinwaldJnc «' A '" o a"a. *"i Hi Ashburton  a rr| 6 3 4 2 8 4 5 7 945



CHRISTCHURCH to DUNEDIN—(Week-Days)— continued. — ~~~ FARES. ~~ TIHE-IABLE.~" SObTH. Single. Return. lat. 2nd. Ist. 2nd. B Exp. C dep s. d. s. d. s. d. s. d. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. ...Studholme .. 9 5 4 1 ... x 615 ... 13lWaihao 27 418 336 524 4 + J ... 138 Waitaki North ...28 919 238 425 7 9 52+4 29 ... 7 2 ... j 139 Waitaki South .. 29 019 438 825 9 + J ... i 143 Hilderthorpe ... 29 1019 H39 926 7 ... ... + t 145 Richmond .. ...30 320 240 426 11 ... ... + t ... 147Pukeuri 30 820 540 1127 8 10 40 750 ... 151 Town 8e1t.... .. 31 621 042 028 0 + J ... 152Oatnaru urr... 31 821 242 328 3 11 0 5 2 ... 810 ... dei> P-m. daily ... .L--oama.ru 30 4215 5 10... 350 ... !K Waiareka Jnc. ...32 121 542 928 7 ... + 235 ... ... X ... }gDeborah 32 421 743 128 9 ... + + X J^Totara 32 1122 043 1129 4... + + + .. , J2?Teßchemaker's ...33 422 344 529 8 ... + + t .. 33 722 544 929 11 ... 813 3 5 b ... 455 ... 163Waimotu ... ...34 022 845 430 3 ... + + t M^Herbert 34 723 146 130 9 ... 8333 23 ... ... 519 .. I JJJ Wainakaroa ...35 523 847 331 7 ... + + + .. '^Hampden 36 324 248 432 3 ... 911350 610 ... 620 .. IT3 Hillarove 36 1124 749 332 9 ... 924 + ... ... 636  180Karfciei 37 625 050 033 4 ... + + 651 .. 184 Shag Point Jnc. ...38 425 751 134 1 .. 950 + 714 ... 11 Bushey 38 925 1051 834 5 ... + + ... ... + Palmerston arr..M 526 352 735 6 ... 10 13.4445 647 ... 743 .. Palmerston 6 251020450651.. ... \\ Godwood... ...40 527 053 1136 0 + 10 35 + Tumai 40 1027 354 536 4 + + ... Waikoiuiti ...41 627 855 436 11 7 010 5 530 b Beach Street ...41 627 855 436 11 + + + 20lM erton 43 929 258 438 11 + + + 204 Pnketeraki ...43 929 258 438 11 + + + 206 3eacliff . ...43 929 258 43811 7 401123 6157 41 208bmimi 43 929 258 438 11 + + +... 210 Warrineton ...42 929 258 438 11 + + + 21lEvansdfle ...45 1030 761 140 9 + + + ... 213waitati ...45 1030 761 140 9 8 1311 66 6 6UB 2lSp ura kanui ...45 1030 761 140 9 8 451224720 2l9Mihiwaka ...45 1030 761 140 9 + + t 222 p fc Chalmeis Up. 47 1132 063 1142 8 9 512 40 7 38*8 35... ... 223 Sawyer's Bay ...47 1132 Q63 1142 B+9 10c1243 742 225 St. Leonard's ...47 1132 063 1142 8 + o + 226 Hirke's 47 1132 063 1142 B+9 22 c +7 53 1228 Ravewbourne ...47 1182 063 1142 8 + + + 2 29 Pelichet Bay ...47 1132 ob 3 1142 8 c 14+ 230 nimedm_J_g»T»J7JiJ2 _ °63 H42 8940 1 8810 855 f + Stops only when required to pick up or set down passengers a Runs on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Saturdays only. B Runs on Mondays, Wednes days and Fridays only ; on other days train starts from Studholme. C Runs through n Tuesdays Thursdays and Saturdays only; on other days runs to Studholme only.



Railway Time-Table. OHRISTCHUIiOH to DUNEDM—(Wcek-D&ys). . PARES. , TIME-TABLE. SOUTH. • — ~ : : > Single. | Recurn. \ i^V _] Ist. 2nd. Ist. 2nd. a...n. a.m. a.m. a.m. p.m. p.m. p.m. 2 Christen, to Hep. a. d. s. d. s. d. s d. 815 ... H 0 345 355 4la 3Addington Jnc. 0604 06 0 4 8 353 4 2 * 4Mwldleton 0 9 0 6 10 0 8 * * * Sdookbura 10 0813 01G * ... •■• „''* GlHornby Jnc. arr. 12(091 610 840 a ... Hornby .- dep &22 412 ... •■• 7 Islington 40111 91 2 * / - * 9Templeton ... 1 9 1 2 2 » 1 68 34 .„ 420 ... « 13Weedon's 2 9110 3 8 2 5 * - * 14 Rolleston Jc. atr. 21120 311 2 88 51 *43 •• a .Rolleston Jo. dep, 854 —— ... •■• ISBurnham 3 9 2 6 5 0 3 49 4 V 22N Tor»vood . ... 4 7 3 1 6 1 4 1 * ■• _„ ■ 23behvyn 410 3 3 6 5 4 49 21 - %™ 25Dunsandel 5 3 3 6 7 0 4 ! 0 29 & 41 3lßankside 6 6 4 4 8 8 5 & * P-irt. 36Rakaia 7 6 5 010 0 6 810 1 12 14 ° £> 4lChertsey 8 7 5 911 5 7 810 15 •■• V 47Dromorc ... ... 910 6 713 18 9 * i•• •■• •■ - «, n 53Ashburton arr. 11 17 514 9 9 1110 45 ... ... 12 48 A ... *.m ...Ashburton dep 10*55 12 53 345 ... — 55Tinwald 11 6 7 815 410 311 4 355 ... - 59Winslow 12 4 8 316 511 01118 411 ... 6lWindermere ...12 9 8 617 011 4 * - 64Hinds 13 4 8 1117 911111139 435 ... ... 72Ealing ... .15 010 020 013 4 * ••• - - 74Rangitata Island 15 910 420 713 9 • •• ' ••• . 75Rangitata 15 810 520 1113 1112 21+8 15 ... ... 518 ... ... 81 Orari 16 1111 322 715 012 45 840 ... 155 548 ... ... 85 Winchester ...17 9111023 815 912 59 855 ... ... £ 3 ... - 89Temuka 18 712 524 916 7114 9 9 ... 2136 19 ... ... 9lArowhenua ...19 012 825 116 11 * * - ••• 93Se<vdown 19 512 1125 ILI7 3 * * oAn - - 97Washdyke June. 20 313 627 018 0144 939 ... ... 649 ... lOOTimaru arr. 20 1013 1127 918 71559 50 B 240 7 0 C ... .. Timaru dep 720 3 0 425 ... 104Normanby 21 814 628 1119 4 ... ... * 110 St. Andrew's ...22 1115 430 720 5 ... ... 8 03 24 ... 510 ... 114Otaio 23 915 1031 8:21 1 814 524 ... HSMakikihi 24 716 532 92111 832 542 ... 12lHook 25 316 1035 8,22 5, * ••• - * - 124Studholme J. Ayr 25 1017 34 1-23 0| 8 5 35 ... 6 5 ... ~* Stops on y when requiied to pick Up or set down passengers. + Starts from Rangitata on Saturdays only on other days starts from Orari. * Stops to pick up passengers for stations south of Rolleston if neoessary. b Stops to allow passengers f m stations north of Oamaru to alight, c Stops to allow passengers to alight only



j AM SELLING Hales' BEST TWINE AS FOLLOWS viz j— FLAX 5d Per lfe« 1»UBE MANILLA 7|d per lb. "■■■ i O'* 1' '■ D THOMAS.



Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON l§9l-9«. T AM Prepared to make Liberal Cksh Advances (free of Commission) upon al X VVool placed mmy handifor sale m Ashburton or elsewhere. Wool offered at the local sales and not sold .rill be properly packed and delivered into Trucks absolutely free of cost to the vendor. My Stores having been built for the proper display of Wool, offer to vendors the best chance of obtaining the highest values at our sales to be held on December 1,1891. Nothing on my part shall be wanting to attain that much desired end. Wool Packs (heavy weights), Twine, Oils, and all other necessaries supplied * lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, BTOOK AND STATION AGENT ASHBURTON LAND FOR PRIVATE SALE. KYLE—4OO Acres, R.S. 26030 and 26032, 300 Acres m Wheat, 66 Oats, balanc m grass CHERTSEY—I26 Acres, 28 Acres Wheat, 98 Acres m Grass 3 years OHERTSEY—6OO Acres, large acreage m crop ; good improvements LYNDHCRST—SOO Acre 3, splendid Farm ; grand improvements LYNDHCR-ST—B92 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land MWTHVHJN—43 Acres, well fenced, woodland , ... . SHEIIWOOD—SOO Acres, good land, well fanced and improved j 260 Acres m Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed DARFIELD—7IB Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acres m Wheat, balance ot WA* the land m Grass from four to eight years. This Farm has yielded 36 to 40brs. of Wheat to the acre, 52 to 57ibus. Oats, and is well worth the attention of anyone requiring a first claps home. The owner has determined to Sell, as he is crdored to go to a warmer climate MAYFIELD—I26 Acres, first-class land on the banks of the Hinds TINWALD—IO Acres, m the centre of the Township DROMOftE—7S Acres, well improved, all ini Grass WINDERMERE—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD—First-class new Dwelling House, 4 acres, prime land, Carter s Terrace — -o ■•-» Fo Jurther particulars and terms apply D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON



Seeds for Autumn Sowing, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIE WHITE STONE, & GREYSTONE TTJ&NIP, RAPE, CAPE BARLEY, RYE OATS, &c ALSO FOR SALE— Cornsacks and Seaming Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE CO GRAIN CROPS INSURED Against Loss or Bamageby Fire at Lowest Current Rate?] GEORGE JAMESON! Aqtiburton and Rakala



Business Notices __ BE S T VALUE IN Binding Tcnine, Binding Twine. Machine Oils. INCLUDING LUBRCLEINE OIL, THE BEST FOR BINDERS AND THRESHING MILLS. JOHN ORR & 00. NEW SHIPMENT OF| TILE REGISTER GRATES. SPLENDID VALUE AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS SCOTT BROS/ UNRIVALLED COOKING RANGES IN GREAT VARIETY Al SEDUCED PBIOES. JOHN ORR & CO.