urther reduced and to add another con tribution to the accumulating stock of fine flour. On the fourth floor, there are three dressing machines, one a large grading reel of twenty-four feet long, a relic of Mr Moffac's time and still m use, another eleven feet long, used as a third break "scalper," and a third for dusting fine middlings. The lasb named was made by Mr J. H. Carter, of London. There it, also by the same maker a large purifier for fine middlings, besides three large bins for storing wheat after it has passed the smutter, which is on this floor also. On the fifth floor there are only the tops of the elevators, of which there are ten sets for elevating the different grades of stuff from the various machines, and run from top to bottom of the mill. Of the&e elevators there are about 800 feet, and running m them are endless belts on which are fastened at proper intervals the cups that pick up the stuff, and carry it cnwards to the next process, only again to be picked op by another set of cups and carried forward still farther. For this purpose there are also used what are called worms, a sort of Archimedian screws, that sweep the flour onwards on its journey towards the requisite degree of fineness. The wheat is elevated from a bin on the bottom floor to the fourth, and de livered into a large bin above the smutters. It then passes through an *'aspirator' and separator, and thence into a decorticator, thence again into an upright smutter, called the "Economic," which is expected to take away all the smut balls without breaking them, so that no trace of smut is left m the wheat, From all these processes the wheat passes to the bins to begin the process of flour making. In the aiill there is also a large crusher for general purposes of feed. The capacity of the mill is three sacks an hour, of 2001bs each, and it is pleasing to be able to say that the mill is fully employed ; and the flour, for the short time it has been m the market, is already very popular with the bakers.

School Committees.

ASHBURTON.

The monthly meeting of the Ashburton School Committee was held last night m the school. Present—Mr W. Craighead (chairman), Messrs Bean, Baker, Bradell, Barrett, and Silcock. An apology for Mr Paul's absence was received. A credit balance of £41 Is 5d was re ported. The Visiting Committee reported that repairs to plastering and distempering schools and painting fence had been com pleted.^ Correspondence from the Board was read re pupil teachers passing examina tion, and asking for the names of three new pupil teachers ; also stating that i'lo for repairs to buildings had been voted by the Board. Eleven applications for the vacancies m the pupil teacher's list were received, and considered, Frederick Smith, and Miss Rose Bonnington and Edna Douglas were chosen. The Cha rman and the headmaster were authorised to arrange with Mr Jones re his application for a dux certificate for his con. It was resolved that Mr Hugo Fried lander be asked to allow himself to be nominated for one of the vacancies on the Board of Education- The Headmaster reported that the schools had re-opened that day with an attendance of 412, including 27 new scholars. It was notified that the Excursion Com mittee woukl meet on Wednesday even ing to make final arrangements re the picnic to the Springburn Bush. A letter from Mr J. R. Wilkinson re bhe Congress on Agricultural Education was received, and it was resolved that it be handed to the local papers for pub lication. Accounts were passed for payment and the Committee adjourned.

The following are Mr J. 11. Wilkinson's suggestions as to the otep to be taken with reference to the effort to establish a scheme of Agricultural and Horticultural education: — It was arranged at the inaugural meet ing last August that the Committee of the Congress should meet m six months' time time to receive communications from foreign Governments and to decide upon the next step m the programme, that of calling a Horticultural Education Con gress at St. Albans. Other business matters would be forthcoming, and there can be no doubt that the Committee meet ing now aboat due would be a very impor tant one. Owing to the pressure of harvest, however, it is felt that members would find it too inconvenient to attend a meet ing at the present time, and it has been considered more suitable to ascertain their opinion through the medium of the columns of the *' Mail " and " Guardian." The following business will be proceeded with unless objections or more advisable steps are notified to the secretary : — 1. To inform with thanks the Govern ments of New South Wales and South Australia of the receipt of their com munications, and to repeat requests to Governments that have not yet answered. 2. To open communications with the Ministers of Agriculture and Education relative to the aims of the Congress. 3. To solicit the co-operation of the Ashburfcon Horticultural Society. 4. To convene a Congress on horticul tural education at Sfc Albans, co-operating with the Ashburton Congress, and on similar lines.

SOUTH RAKAIA.

x\t a special meeting of the Committee held yesterday, Mr Thomas Dowling was appointed to fill the vacancy caused by Mr Turner leaving the colony. In the evening the Committee met. and there were present Messrs Hardy (Chair man), Oxley, Dixon, Liddy, Clark, Dowling and Barcock. Applications for the mastership were considered, and out of a large number of applicants, Mr Thompson, of Pleasant Point, was unanimously selected, and the Board was written to asking that the appointment be confirmed. It was resolved to request the Board to make some additions to the house, which is about the poorest m Canterbury, and quite unfit for a married man to reside m.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

jFEK PRiEB« ASSOCIATION. (Received Jflnmry 26, 10.30 a.m.)

THE UNITED STATES AND CHILI.

Washington, January 25. The despatch o£ an ultimatum to Chili, demanding the cancellation of the circular to the Chilian legation^ m. Europe, is confirmed. The British Minister at Santiago has offered to mediate.

CYRUS FIELD.

Cyrus Field is suffering from pneumonia.

SUEZ CANAL REGULATIONS.

Venice, January 25. The f-'anit&ry Conference insists that persons suffering from disease on Jward vessels passing through the Suez

f Canal .should be disini'eebed before proceeding.

THE ROSSENDALE ELECTION.

London, January 25. The result of the Rossendale elec tion has depressed the Unionists. "The Times" points out that Mr Maiden, the successful candidate, was afraid to justify the Home Rule scheme put forward m 1886, and only supported a few extensions of the scope of local bodies, always subject to the Imperial Parliament.

THE INFLUENZA.

Lord Salisbury and Archduke Ferdinand are recovering.

DEATH OF GRAND DUKE CONSTANTINE.

St. Peteksbukg. January 25. The Grand Duke Gonstantine of Russia is dead.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received January 26, 10.15, a.m.)

FOUNDATION DAY.

Sydney, January 26. To-day is observed m New feouth Wales and Victoria as a general holiday, it being the foundation day of the colonies.

THE INFLUENZA.

The Board of Health has issued a circular to medical gentlemen m the city inviting them to collect informa tion as to the cause and best means of preventing the spread oi influenza.

THE GOULBURN CATHEDRAL DISPUTE.

The long standing dispute at Goul burn Cathedral between the Bishops and Captain Rosse, over the removal of the latter's family tablet, has been reopened and settled amicably.

ROTOMAHANA ASHORE.

Launceston, January 26. The Rotomahana is still aground. She ran ashore at high water, and as the tides are falling, it is expected some difficulty will be experienced m floating her.

FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, January 26. Business m Townsville is at a stand still. The flood waters scooped out a chasm into which St. Joseph's Church fell bodily. No fatalities are recorded.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE COAL MINERS' DISPUTE.

Sydney, January 25. The whole of the Newcastle coal miners are now working, LEGISLATIVE APPOINTMENT. The Hon John Lackey succeeds the late Sir John Hay as President of the Legislative Council.

FLOODS IN QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, January 25. Disastrous floods have occurred at Townsville, where 19|in of rain fell m twenty-four hours, and 24in m forty eight hours, The| water undermined the foundation of St. Joseph's Church (Roman Catholic), and the building is now a complete wreck. The greater part of the town is under water. The suburbs are cut off from communication with the centre of the town, and it is not known whether there are any fatalities. Hundreds of people have taken refuge on the hillsides. Rain is still falling. Two small vessels are ashore m the bay.

If a division of the real estate of the globe was made, each one would only have a small lot. Someone has figured it out that taking the whole land surface of the globe into consideration, there is on an average, twenty-two and a-lialf acres to each person.

THE ASII BURTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, JANUARY 26, 189 -



THERE IS NO. MISTAKE ABOUT IT. Great Bargains m Boots and Shoes for Christmas. ALAtfGK VARIETY of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S BOOTS and SHOES Just Arrived, Ex Aorangi, from one of tlie Bif».sfc Manufacturers m England.- RE AX OEHTiri^JE IMRC;AT]Vi ( COME EARLY AJXI* H£CUK£ THEJML] JT) BE^S to thank you all for your past liberal support, andwisbes you all • JLf» Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. J. Brockelbank, Manager. J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STORE, .ASBBURTOK:



PAPEEHAMMS. HIST LANDED EX " MAORI" 16 BALES 16 Paperhanging's, CHOICE PATTERNS, ARTISTIC DESIGNS, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY. Inspection is specially invited to our Selection of new PANELLINGS AND DADOES, WIT 3 FRIEZES & BORDERS TO MATCH FOR DINING & DRAWING-ROOMS. Uew Designs for Ceilings. PICTURE PATTERNS FOR NURSERIES. BEDROOM PAPERS AT FROM Scl PER PIECE. 6000 PTE CE S TO SEL EC T FROM. 6000 Competent workmen sent to execute Painting and Paperhanging of every description as required. Building Material of every Description m Stock] W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETC; TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS.. ; AGENTS FOR—Groy Valley Coal Company, Royal Insur nee Company.



Turnip Seeds. FOR SALE, IN LARGE OiR SMALL QUANTITIES,— PURPLE & GREEN TOP ABERDEEN, MAMMOTH, WHITE STONE, & GREYSTONE, &c. ALSO— ABTIFICIAL MANURES SUPERPHOSPHATES, BONE DUST, &o. OF THE BEST BRANDS AT THE LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. CHIIISTIIAS, IS9I A I¥EW YEAR, MACHINE OILS OF ALUKINDS, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT Ol<\ FARM . AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. AGENT m THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE CO. Grain Crops insnred against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rates G-EOBGE "JAMEBOJST a fihiiurton and Rakaia.



' ' __Sb__H__H__. 10 PER CENT. L^^^H^^^Kf REDUCTION ON ALL gP^^G^^V** 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 jusfc opened out a particularly nice line of Ladies' 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 sa. Gold Lockets from lOs." Gold and Silver Charms, &c.U&xs., afe reduced prices. SPECIAL LlNES—First J 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 Earring 3 from 2s, each; Silver Scarfpina from Is 6d e«ch. . i * WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED atmod eratelprices, ANDREW BLACK, EAST ST R E E T.



Business Notices. ; SALE AT" ~~T "T H X fORHfR X w ;' COMMENCES slturMX jan. is; F\ON'T fail to attend, or you'll regret it. DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING at extraordinary prices. W If (OILIER.



Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS.] ' [REGINALD B. RESTELL.] Moss and Bestell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL [Business of Mr Johit G RrBSTELL, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they are now prepared to supply the following :■— J3UIIL.X>XXRfc3' MATERIALS. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers. The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready fo immediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Kos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all sizes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws, Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &c. COALS —Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers. i FIREWOOD^-Lonv; Black Pine and Cut Wood Oils of all descriptions. Fire Bricks. PRODUCE—Chaff, Oats, Bran. Sharps. Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour etc. ALWAYS IN STOCK. ' AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited MOSS amTrESTELL, WEST STBEE T, ASHmJBTQJJJ



The Massey Reaper & Binder HAS, SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO THE COLONIES IN 188 TAKEN MORE PRIZES AT PUBLIC FIELD TRIALS, Where it has Competed, THAN ANY OTHER MACHINE IN THE FIELI». 75 TRIALS. 85j PRIZES. EVERY TRIAL PUBLISHED has been held under the auspices of an Agricul j tural Society, and no Showyard Prizes included to swell the sts. The Massey Reaper X Binder Is guaranteed ,to be the Simplest m Construction, the Lightest m raught\ 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 ABE KEPT IN STOCK AND SUPPLIED BY US AT MANUFACTURERS; PRICES, As per printed lists with each Machine, FRIEDLANDER BEOS. ASHBURTON



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 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 F. NOKES LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET.



THE HOLIDAYS. TT7E have just imported direcb from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a LAKGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, to. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S &BO VS 1 STRAW HATS, &c. SpCClal \ 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. Bs§fc, 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, &c. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW TBERBTMAB TAILOES Sc OTTTFITTBES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



is^gllg^ Christmas.-miscounts fpSp§l[ IO 'PEE CENT FOR CASH, IglQl I : OFF ALL JEWELLERY,: PLATE, ETC. jj§§g ROBERTMURRAY PRACIIOAL WATCH AND CLUCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY an<s PLATS of the latest and most approved designs. m n JEWELLER?. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberta, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Ringsjtf all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, 1 Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas Presents, at reduced prices. 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.



HEKCULES MAKING POWDEB IS THE BEST] Those who hi^e not tried it, shouia ask their Grocer for it Makes splendid Cakes Scones, Pastry, &c,



Mr T. Bullock. FOR SALE, the following low priced Town Properties.— £115. j-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. £1710s. Jacre Cameron Street, West. £13, |-acre Moore Street, West. £40. |-acre. Capital Site for a house, Havelock Street, East, first-class land. £45. |--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. 1 Rent 3s per week. T. BULLOCK



DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. ffIHE Partnership subsisting between 1 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 the Firm must be rendered at once, and all Accounts owin« are requested to be paid before the 14th inst. Messrs Baenes 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, Ashburton, January 2, 1892. With reference to the above announce ment:, we have pleasure m insimating that we have entered into partnership under the style and iirm of Beown and Smith, as from January 1, 1892, as Cakventbus and Buildebs, and will carry on business at Mr J. L. Brown's present premises iv Park and Cameron Streets. Mr Brown will complete all work now iv his hands, and Mr Smith will do the same Avith 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, Janunr 9 t 1892 §13



GREAT ANNUAL SALE OF DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS AT ANDREW ORR'S FOR FOUR WEEKS, Commencing SATURDAY, JAN. 16. OTARTLING AND AMAZING BARGAINS IN DRESS GOODS AT Is 9d, FORMERLY 3s 6d. 60 PIECES REAL FRENCH CASH MERE at Is 6d per yard. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS FOR ONE MONTH. _A. NDR E W OR R, EAST STREET.



A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. MBS AIXAJMLSS IS now opening some beautiful New Goods suitable for 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 Capa, 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 Ashburton Art Repository.



VIOLIIV SCHOOL, SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, while thanking her patrons for past favors, begs to stats she has a few vacancies for pupils. Every attention given.—Bessie Simmonds, 1H44 PU~ BLIO NOTICE^ ~~" FTIHE Office of the Ashburton Publishing J- Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour, m compliance with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO.



ASHBUR'JA'N "GUARDIAN DUNEDIN AGENCY I\/f'R R T WHEELER, Stafford Street Dunedm has been appointed our Agent, and will be able to arrange terms with advertise fo? contract advertise,



GEEY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAT, FOR 11 THRESHING MACHINES. SIXTEEN per cent More Hait 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; I W H. COLLINS & CO., ] 53 Agents, "



ASHBURTOK WOOI/ BAIJBS. ALTERATION OF DATE. THE SECOND SALE of the Season will be held m the Orange Hall, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 2. Farmers are requested to bring m their wool as early as possible. MILES &CO. (per Geo. Jameson). D. THOMAS, FRIEDLANDER BROS., 1+55 JOHN G. REBTELL.



PIANO TUNING AJSD REPAIRING. Mr Horace Thompson T*S now m Ashburton for the purpose of Tuning* & Repairing? PIANOS. All orders left with Mb H. M. JONES will receive prompt atttention. Single Tunings 10s. Annual Tunings (three visits) ... £1 Is. ;1+167



ASHBURTON AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB. ; A MEETING of Ladies interested m -£*- the formation of a Club m connec tion with the A.A.S.C. is convened for THURSDAY, January 28, 2 p.m., at the Baths. J. C. LANE, 1 166 Hon. Sec. SCHOOLS' EXHIBITION. mHE Exhibition of School and J. Technical Work will be held m Ashburton about Easter. Intending Exhibitors are requested to communicate with the Secretary as early as possible. Donations for Special Prizes will be thankfully received by any member of the Committee, or by CHARLES BRADDELL, Secretary Exhibition Committee. Ashburton, January 26, 1892. 1J165



ODDFELLOWS' HALL. To-Mght. TWA 'OORS AT HAME, BY Mb ROBERT Kennedy, Kennedy, Kennedy, i Admission— Front Seats, 2s ; Back Seats, Is. 1t146 "DOOKS, BOOK^. -Now Selling a lot slightly soiled at Reduced Prices for Cash, comprising Novels, and Cheap Editions, etc.—L. F. Andkewes & Co., Stationers' Hall. ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. fTIHE First term Commences on MON- X DAY, February 1. Pupils of both schools will assemble at 9.30 a.m. JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN. Ashburton, anuary 23 1892. 1+153 rjIENDERS will be received by the _L Secretary to the Club until 4 p.m. on February 3rd, for ERECTING a GRAND STAND for the AbHBURTON RACING CLUB. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Secretary's (Mr E. Saunders) Office, m Bullock's Arcade, Ashburton. J. C. MADDISON, F.R.1.8.A., Architect. Hereford Street, Christchurch. 1 155



Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS HALL Under the direction of the Australian Theatrical Management Company. Managing Director : HON. GEO. COPPIN, M.L.C. Acting Manager ...Mr Charles Bradley. Treasurer ... ...Mr R. W. Greville. ri REAT Dramatic Event ; FRIDAY, 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 lime Tragedy, HAMLET. For positively one night only. Prices—ss, 3s, and 2s. Box Plan at H. Fmedlandkr's, Tobac conist. 1 138'



hrasiness Notice?. PUBLIC TRUST JgtttT OFFICE Of!z. rHE Public Trust Othc? f Now Zealand ofFors great advantages to its clients including State t«:iia:aut<>.e ;u,';iinat the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustee The following comparison oi business between ths years 1879 and 1889 will showlhe rogress made :— 1879-80 1889 Cash receipts ... _ .... £41,813 .. £183,336 Total transact ons, per balance-sheet. £92,318 .... £835,202 Securities- General Investment Account „, £70,864 ... 1216,943 Special Investment Account £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account—Total receipts ... ,„ €2,139 ... £14,482 Administrations , 172 ... 258 Probates and trusts 14 .. 3C Wills provisionally accepted ... 1 .- 42 Letters received ... 2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched .„ 1,432 13,003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent



IMPORTANT |4^«XMAS NOTICE Farmers and Others FROM THE PEEMIEB ASHBURTON -pURNITURE OJP raiDAiraii. °h ffhHi h Mm- Ai JUST Landed new Shipmentof Austrian, American, arid 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 made to order. Special re ductions for the Christmas Season. Note Address —Next Building Society s Office, Tancrcd Street. THE STANDARD JTlre Sc Marine Insui'auce Company 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 Kates of Premium. Fidelity of Persons Holding Situa tions of Trust Guaranteed. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury, ROBERT ALCORN, Agent Hi Smtevi' Buildings, Ashlwrton.



ASHBURTON FINAKOB & AGENCY COMPANY, Limited . r~IASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES ; BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. Oj?fv.e.—Corner of the Arcade and Tancred Street. \VM. HORNE, Manager