THE ASllßtmtfOtf (HTARDfAtf: MONDAY, JAfItAKY 4, 1892.



Bu«=in6B* Notices. ■"-■*■— ■- ' r-f VI.T ...■*! rrn .ir>,i. Wl j| ■ ON oALE '- BY THi« UNDERSIGNED* BUILDING MATERIALS YVEUV DESCRIPTION rm> ' ' ••>■* - - "•— . - n ■^ /1 WESTPORT, - I?EWCASTLH MOUNT SOMERS,, AND HOMEBQSH. GREY VALLEY.NyTB FIREWOOD, POS'I'S, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, STAPLES, FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAlLS^all Barbed and Plain, Bizes, L * PAINTS, OILS, &o JOSHUA~~TUCKER RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET. JVPIC : Corner of Tancred andWes streets, next Mr Geo. Jameson's. opposite Bank of Australasia and at Rakaia" ""for sale. ~ g V THE |JNDEESiaNED,-. SUPERPHOSPHATE BONE DUST, ./.-.-.; A.GRICULTtJRAL LIME .;• IN LARGE OS SMALLyQVAHTITIKfg TURNIP SEEDS] CLOVIRB; RYEGRASS, Mill DimsscL John G. Eestell^ WJTtt T£ETU THE CHRISJ'CHLROH DENTAL SURGERY, Corner of Caahel and High streets.. S. M TEiiAND C 8: SURGEON I>ENTIST, And at Dunedin anl Westport. | CXTE have gained the FIRST AWA RD W at the Dunedin Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli ances for the Mouth, and it is with the greatest confidence that ye 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, £1010s. Natural, Durable, Comfortable Artificial Teeth Replaced Temporarily al nosfc immediately after the extraction of decayed teeth or stumps without' extra cc cc charge. . ■ Arrangements can be wuide for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE GAS several times daily for the past ten years, we foarlessly assert that extraction of teeth under its influence is perfectly painless and positively safe. Fee for Administration ss. Extraction, 2a 6d. | Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by .other dentists repaired cr remodelled a owe.. ..fr^s • • " JENSEN'S PRIZE MBDAIi 1 COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS 1 PURE . . , TASTELESS, , . DIGESTIBLE ffIRAN SPARE NT BLOCK. ICE J. MAKING MACHINERY, ■*-- ESTABLISHED "OORTER BLANCHAR CONCORD, N.H. U.S.A. Manufacturers or and Dbal&bs ALL KINDS OF Uolrv Goocto SPECIALTIES ?



N.Z. C. F STANDS UNRIVALLED FOR ]\j>ns' and Boys' Clothing. EVERY GARMENT IS THOROUGHLYSHRUNK AND WELL MADE. . SUITS MA.I 3 E *X O MEASURE. NEW STYLES m HATS, SCARFS, TIES, COLLARS, and all kinds of Gentlemen's Underwear OUST OPENED. lIN SPEiCTIOJN INVITEI>. 'New Zealand Clothing 1 Factory. | W. H. WEBBER, Manager. ; ■ ■ ■ ■''"■ THERE IS NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT. Great Bargains m Hoots and Shoe* for Christmas. \ ■'•O« ■""""in™ ■ ■ ■ I A LARGE VARIETY of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S BOOTS and SHOES Just Arrived,:Ex Aorangi, from one of the Best Manufacturers m England. ; REAL ftESUITE BAR^AIIS, COME EARLY A.1V13 (SECURE THEMJJ JT) BEHS to thank you all for your past liberal support, andwish es you all A • J-*» Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.] J. BrOCkelbank, Manager. J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. "CHItISTMAsTI^JI &~MJBW YBAR" 1892, F. NOKES, ONCE more presents his Compliments to the Inhabitants of Ashburton and !the Public generally, wishing them all'the Compliments of the Season, and hopes that one and all, both large and small, will have a pair of NOKES' GOOD CHEAP BOOTS and SHOES, THE LARGEST STOCK OP 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 F. NOKES, LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET. |JiM| j^tdSr J_j MM JuiO« * ANDREW" BLACK, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, HAS on hand and to arrive, a Large Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery, Watches, including English Levers by different makers; and has just; opened out a particularly nice line of I adits' Watches, at £3 each. Largest Stock of Gold Brooches m Ashburton, ranging from 10s 6d to £8 10s. Ladies' Dress Rings from 15s to £8 each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5 ss. Gold Lockets from 10s, Gold and Silver Charms, &c, &c, at reduced prices. SPECIAL LlNES—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 per pair. Silver Brooches from 3s each; Silver Earrings from 2s each ; Silver Scarfpins from Is 6d each. WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED a.tinod spate priges, ANDREW BLACK, EAST SIR EET, The Massey Reaper & Binder HAS, SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO THE COLONIES IN ISB TAKEN MOKE PHIZES AT PUBLIC FIELD ] TRIALS; Where it has Competed, THAN ANY OTHER MACHINE IN THE FIELD. 75 TRIALS. 85| PHIZES. EVERY TRIAL PUBLISHED has been held under the auspices of an A^ricul j tural Society, and no Showyard Prizes included to swell the lists. The llassey Reaper & Hinder Is guaranteed to be the Simplest m Construction, the Lightest m Draught^ and the most Durable Machine n the Market. A thorough trial is afforded every customer, and satisfaction guaranteed or no sale. £2000 WORTH OF EXTRA PARTS ARE KEPT IN STOCK AND SUPPLIED BY US AT MANUFACTURERS; PRICES, \ As per printed lists with each Machine. \ FEIEDLANDER BJKOS; ASHBimTON. : "THE C.pRIT-E.BV \ T>UROHASE of the balance of a Wholesale Warehouse Stock Jl at the large DISCOUNT of 40 PER CE N'T. Now showing : Best French All Wool Dress Materials m newest shades, double width, usually 3s 6d now 2s Od per yard Single Width, do, usually la 9d now Is per yard White Striped Muslins, usually 9d now 6d Best French Cotton Delaines, all colors, usually Is now 7£d A large "Jfcfc of Fancy Goods suitable for Christmas ( presents, very cheap. W If COLLIER.



Santa Clauses Coming IN order-io give the above a fitting reception the Undersigned lms a Large and Varied Stock of TOYS, BOOKS'and FANCY GOODS, ail calculated to make suitable off,rings to we 1 come Santn, Glaus, to gladden tho hearts of Ihe Boys and Girls, lighten the pockets of (he Fathers and Mothers, and give j-.y and goodwill to all on tferned. BOOKS! BOOK-)!! BOOKS!!! An exceiitnfc sdwti.-n from various Authors and Publishers ; Picture Books, Books of Trsvul, Adventure, History, Bio graphy, Scientific, Poetical, Suitable for SCHOOL PRIZES and PRESENTATION PURPOSES ; Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Bocks. CHRISTMAS CARDS m Packets 4d,.6d, Is, Is 6d, splendid value ; Booklets and Sunday School Cards. TOYS ! TOYS ! ! TOYS !! ! All Sizes, Styles and Prices m Wood, Tin, China, Rubber, Rag and Woul, Balls, Tops, Guns-, Vessels, Trains, Watches, Horses, Boxes, Mechanical; Breakable and Unbreakable, some describalle and some in describable. DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS! ! DOLLS! ! ! The Largest and Best Lot ever shown m Ashburfcon from Id to 18s 6d. Dolls that speak and Dolls that don t; Dolls that break and Dolls that wont; Moveable, Sleeping and Bathing Dolls. FANCY GOODS! FANCY GOODS!! Great Variety of useful and Ornamental Goods m Leather, Plush and Electro- Plate ; Desks, Workboxes, Albums, Photo Frames, Tourists' Cases, Ladies' Bags, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Cabinets, Mirrors, Plaques, Ornaments, Work baskets, Ladies' Companions, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. All the above are latest importations. Tennis Racquets and Balls ; Cricketing Material. SJPESCIAXi ANNOUNCEMENT. The above are all Marked as LOW AS POSSIBLE for the Xmas Trade ; b having a Large Stock, and m order to clear as much as possible, I will allowa DISCOUNT of 2s m the £ on all purchases of 5s and upwards from date to the end of this.year. H. M. JON ESV THE HOLIDAYS. TTTE have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex a.s. AORANGI, a LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA. GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHxMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &c. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. Sl>©Cl«ll * Just Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. I^,, Kindly compare these Goods. Tailori Ji£ 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 OP EVERY DESCRIPTION. HAND SEWN, &o. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW TbEEBTMAB ; TAILOES 6c OXJTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Christmas Discounts I '^^^j 1O PER CENT FOR CASH, K^||3jj 1 OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. fßii ROBERTMURRAY PRACIICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &o. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATJ3 of the latest and most approved designs. JEWELLERY. -An almoat endless variety of Fine Gold, 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 sixes. 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 Jommittaes, 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, ASHBTJRTON. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1891-93. I 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 ' delivered into Trucks absolutely free of cost to the vendor. My Stores haviug 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 ' t lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, STOCK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTOI^ I AM S II Ii E I M Ct Hales' BEST TWINE AS FOLLOWS, viz :— Flax: .. ... 5d per lib. Pure Manilla 7fd per lb. I). Thomas. Land for Priyate Sale. OLE-400 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 CHERTSEY —600 Acres, large acreage m crop ; good improvements LYNDHCRST —500 Acres, splendid Farm ; grand improvements LYNDHURST—B92 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land KKTHVRN—43 Acres, well fenced, good land SHERWOOD—SOO Acres, good land, well fenced and improved j 260 Acres m Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed DABFIELD —7.18 Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acres m Wheat, balance oj. the land m Grass from four to eight years. This Farm has yielded 36 to 40br.s. of Wheat to the acre, 52 to 57|bus. Oats, and is well worth the attention of anyone requiring a first claes 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 —10 Acres, m the centre of the Township DROMORIC—7S Acres, well improved, all m Grass WINDERMERE—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD —First-class new Dwelling House, 4 acres, prime land, Carter s Terrace . 0 ... j Fo. 'further particulars and terms ap^ly IK T HjO 111 V S, ASHBURTON



, PUBLIC TRUST g|g. OFFICE OF H. 7. I THE Public Trust (Mice f New Zealand offers great advantages ir. its clients 1 including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Puiilie Trustee The following comparison of business between the years 1879 ard 1830 will showthe rosness made : — 1879-S0 ISS9 Cash receipts £41,813 .. £183,336 Total transact ons, per balunoe-shcct £92,318 ... £835,202 irfi'(TTß.T rrT"W*%» General Investment Account £70,864 ... Special Investment Account £2,655 ... £245,8J9 Expenses Account—Total receipts -£2,139 ... £14»*;?^ Administrations ... ... ... •■• ••■ 172 .♦• 2oa Probates and trusts l 4•• *0 Wills provisionally accepted 1 ••■ „ J;f Letters received ... 2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched .„ ... - •■• 1.*32 . 13,003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent. j . Turnip Seeds. FOR SALE, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES,— PURPLE & GREEN TOP ABERDEEN, MAMMOTH, WHITE STONE, & GREYSTONE, Ac. ALSO ARTIFICIAL MANURES SUPERPHOSPHATES, BONE DUST, &c. BINDER TWINE OF THE BEST BRANDS A.T THE ' LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. MACHINE OILS ;OF ALL KINDS, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. GEOKGE JAMESON".' a fciltlHirtoii and Rakaia. "WOOL "WOOL "WOOL SEASON 1891-9 2. Messrs MILES AND CO. ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on the ENSUING Placed m their hands FOR SALE ■--• -rwr s-\s-^T either m Ashburton or at Christ ie F i FPS OP W OOJu church ;or FOR SHIPMENT to \JXJXJ. YD v^J- v MILES BROS. & CO., London WOOLPACKS, TWINE, AND ALL NECESSARIES AT LOWEST HATES. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO HOE JAMESON, AGENT, aSHBURTON AND RAKAIA. ~~ ~ Mr fTßullock. ' ~~ 1?OR SALE. FOR SALE.—Several Town Sections -v Second-hand McConnick TWINE , with ? Cottages thereon at low prices and 2 BlNDEßS?inthorough repair, ready on liberal terms Also,-Rural Land CJ isuxL»JMv.o» 3 Hinds and Rangitata District, improved or work. APP iy» OHN QRR & co> Farms, &c. Full particulars on applica- J-*4- L ' _— tion. ~ ~~ TO LET, at a low rental, Shop m —,-. • i Burnett street. Also, commodious \Jlirißt/lllB;S. premises East street, near the Somerset Butchery. EVERY Customer spending 5s and up- »————— _ i i wards at n W. W. Spencer &Gos Xmas, 1891. Will receive a nice Christmas Present. , We are now selling GENERAL] • DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOTS, as cheap as any house m New Zealand. v T3EACJTIFUL SELECTION Note a few prices— -L* of Special value m Double-width Cashmeres, io|ci. Ifew G-oodn Summer Dress Goods, 4s lid doz. Prints, Ginghams, Plain Zephyrs, we sell ottttatit v at ridiculous prices. bUIIAIiLU Q Good Washing Print 3Jd, White Muslin, 4|d. <^ rOR W 2s 6d doz., White Calico 2s 9d doz. i-i DflUlO I IMO I JlfilJUll 1 B M Liberty Muslins 3s lid doz. Double-width White Twill Sheeting, 10|d. QC White Lace Curtains Is lid pair. qq — H3 Table Damask Is. _ a dies' Underclothing and Corsets we <q make a specialty. The largest stock  —Also— m Ashburton go choose from at very i*" low prices. A LARGE VARIETY.'OF m Neck Ribbons lOd doz. Sash Ribbons 9d, - New Flowers 2d. each QQ I C W GfOOdS Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d, Boys' Tweed M Suits 4s lid. ■ In every I Men'sj Youths' and Boys' Hats, Shirts, Pn go Sox, at your own prices. hh DEPARTMENT. c© Men's Ties 3d each. Men's Straw Hats \M from6d. O BOOTS AND SHOES. v _ _ Men's B-uchers 5s lid, Mens Bal-l morals Ss 6d. Men's colonial-made nailed Shooters from 8s lid. Women's strong PICNIC BASKETS Elastic Sides 6s 9d. Women's strong , Leather ■ fflippew 3s 9d .Ladies French VARIETY. Shops 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 Present. t I, SPENCER k Wl Andrew Orr. 1 ' THE ARCADE new year. - puRE wter Selling Off!!! Cheap Sale !! Get the best value for your money. Now is your time. Come md see tor yourself. X^TJLia S 20 per cent reduction, lU. aHo W » n oe pA^KT ACME J AMESQ^&J«S WATER FILTER up business is offering Ins large and varied Stock to the public at the above FOR SALE. discount, consisting of first-class Gold and Silver Watches and Jewellery ot every description ; Gem, Wedding, » N Y size, from five quarts to thirty Keeper, and Signet Rings ; Marble and J^ gallons, to suit everyone. other Clocks, Electro-plated Silver Ware and Ffincy Goods m great variety. Over p riceß from 9a to 60s. 100 good second-hand English Levers and . _ ._ others m first gUssorder. NorcKaonable Samp i e Filters on view mmy yarc offer refused. Also, » large Milner s bafe. ad 4 oiuing Mail Office. Trusting intending pui'shasgrswUhnspect. .JA.-M.-Eid QTJINN, W. H. RULE, W>Lt-plitaciker and Jeweller, East stree, Patentee, Wtttcnia*K9t *«** » lg W(J 12^07 AeUburton.



Public Notioes, TENDERS. "TIT* ANTED, separate Tenders for V V Stooking and Forking 300 Acres "Wheat and 30 Acres Oats. Tenders close on Januaiy H. Full particulars on application to SAML. HARDLEY, lj.lß East Belt. TENDERS. rpEKDKRS called for Mr R. Clakk, .1. Tinwald must be sent mon January 4th, instead of January 9bh as originally advertised. 1 19 TENDERS. WANTED, TENDERS for complete harvesting of 170 Acres Oats and 59 Acres Wheat at Lagrahor. Tenders to be sent m not later than TUESDAY, January 5, 1892. For full particulars apply, DONALD McLEAN, 12t195 Lagmhor Station. LOWOLIFFE ESTATE mENDERS are invited for Cutting, JL with String Binders, about 400 acres Wheat and 200 Oats, m two or more Con trasts. Lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. Tenders not later than January 12, 1892. J. R. BRODIE. 1 2 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. THE Partnership subsisting between HENRY BARNES and JAMES SMITH, as Carpenters and Builders, is Dissolved by mutual consent as frun the 31st December, 1891 (on account of Mr Barnes leaving for the North Island.) All Claims against ihe Firm must be rendered at once, and all Accounts owing are requested to be paid before the 14fch inst. Messrs Barnes and Smith, while draw ing the attention of their Friends and Customers to the Notice below, tender their best 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, ABhburton, January 2, 1892. With reference to the above announce ment, we have pleasare m intimating that we have entered into partnership under the style and firm of Brown and Smith, as from January 1, 1892, as Carpenters and Builders, and will carry 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 firm 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. Ashburton, January 2, 1892. ISI3 TAELE CUTLERY AND PLATED GOODS. —SPECIAL VALUE — FOR FOIiBTEEN DAYS TNTENDINGr purchasers should inspect our Stock of Beautiful NEW GOODS. QUALITY GUARANTEED. JOHN OEK & CO. 12 139 HARRY HElimili, TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, AND PERRUQUIER, FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, AITD PURVEYOR OF SPORTING GEAR AND TACKLE. The Holiday Season. TpRESENTATION PIPES, &c, m _L 7 every style, from the most costly m the market to the humble cherry wood. TOYS. I have received a direct shipment of these Goods, and School Committees and others would do well to inspect my stock before purchasing elsewhere. On account of there being no presentation Almanacks this year, I will allow TEN PER CENT off all Cash Purchases of Fancy Goods and Toys. THE SUMMER SEASON. Angling, Cricket, and Lawn Tennis outfits for old and young and suited to every purse. Pay us a visit. HARRY FlOLAlffi, EAST STREET. TO STOCKOWNERS. TTIOR S.ILB, by the undersigned- Veterinary Brass Enemas „ Sewing Needles (eye at „ Point>) Milking Tubes  Bleeding Fleams  Clams „ Docking Knives „ Maue and Tail Pullers Medicines FOR HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, AND DOGS CAREFULLY PREPARED. ADVICE FREELY GIVEN as to treatment of animals m Health and Disease. . M. CAMBRIDGE, unoim noi wmi LIMITED