The North Island Trunk Railway.

(PBR HUMS ASSOCIATION) Wellington, December 15. J nother section of the Northern Trunk "Railway will shortly be opened, bringing it to within a mile or two of Makohine Gorge. A deputation consisting of Messrs Newman, Duthie, and McLean, M.H.R.'a, waited upon Mr Seddon this morning to urge him to call tenders for the Makohine Viaduct, on the ground that the line is under construction nine miles beyond, and the work would take two years to complete. Mr Seddon express ad himself opposed to going on with it at present, as he did not believe in construction preceding settlement, and negotiations for the acquisition of the Awarua Block, through no fault of the Native Minister, were still backward. The work would cost £36.000. It had been suggested that it ou^hc not to be entrusted to colonial engineers, hub he had faith in them, and had given orders i to prepare plans and hold them in readi-1 ness. He declined, however, to call for [ tenders now, not beli ving it to be in the interests of the colony. The ironwork for the Makohine Viaduct is to be obtained in the colony. The work should be the largest of the kind in New Zealand.

COMMERCIAL.

(PKB PR3OS ASSOCIATION) London, December 14. The city merchants consider that the proposal to grade. butter shipped' in the colonies will be fruitless, aa the voyage alters the value of the article. Messrs Lipman and Co.. of Dundee, jute merchants, have failed, with liabili ties amounting to £250,000. The following are current prices :-- Greasy meri jo, good, 7£d to Bfdj superior, 9d to lid. Greasy merino lambs, good, 6£d to 7Ad ; superior, 8d to 9£d. Greasy crossbred, good, 8d to B|d ; superior, 9d to 9|d. Scoured merino fleece, good, Is Id to Is ljd; superior, Is 3d to Is sd. Washed merino fleece, good, lOd to 10|d; superior, lid to Is O^d. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,858,000 quarters, and for the Continent 856,000 quarters. Sydney, December 15. The wool maiket continues active, and all descriptions are meeting with good enquiry. Prices have not recovered from the recent Blight fall, but competition is well sustained. French and German buyers are operating freely. Up to date 224,000 bales have been offered, of which 200,000 were sold.

Ashburton Markets.

M* JOHN O. RESTELL.

Iff John G, Restell, in conjunction with the New Zealand Loan andjMercan tile Agency Co. Limited (p*r Mr J. R. Bland, auctioneer), reports on the Ash burton live stock market for the week ending December 13 :—At the Ashburton County sale yards on Tuesday, December 12, there was a very large entry of stock for this season ot the year, including several fine lines of two and four-tooth croas-breds, aJI of which met with a ready sale at lls 6d to 14s 9d ; a few very heavy shorn crossbreds brought 17s 6d. The ewes and lambs, both crossbreds and merino, were of a poor quality, but not "withstanding the inferior quality they sold at high prices. Fat shorn merino wethers •old up to 9s 7d ; merino wethexß in the wool up to 9s lid The attendance of local and outside buyers was very «ood. The total entry comprised about 5500 sheep, and 20 head of cattle, of which we ■old 2351 sheep as follows :—26 fat cross bred ewes, at 13s 7d ; 4C fat shorn merino wethers, at 9«i 7d; 40 shorn merino wethers, at"9s 6d ; 116 merino wethers in the wool, at 9s 5d ; 6 fatl ambs, at 10s 6d; 141 merino ewes in the wool, with 73 iambs, at lls ld ; 176 shorn hoggete, at 12s 6d ■', 167 shorn hoggets, at 12s 3d ; 212 shorn hoggets, at 13s ; 312 shorn cross bred four-tooths, at 14s 7d ; 170 merino ewes, 110 lambs, at 10s 6d ; 236 merino wethets in the wool, at 9s lid ; 60 cross bred ewes and 82 lambs, atßs, all counted; 149 crossbred ewes and 126 lambs, at 7s 6d, all counted; 80 merino wethers at 8s 9d. During the week we have sold privately 860 shorn hoggets; 350 merino wethers, ab 9s ; 450 merino ewes, with 100 per cent of lambs, at 13s ; 515 merino ewes, with lambs, at lls 6d.

MR DAVID THOMAS.

Mr" David Thomas reports upon the live stock market in the Aehburton district for the week ending December 13 .—On Tuesday at the Ashburton yards the usual weekly sale of live stock was held. There was a fairly large entry of sheep, say 4949,26 head of cattle and JO pigs, of which my entry comprised 1602 sheep, 10 beftd of cattle, and. 8 pigs. There was a good attendance of buyer* and others, and in spite of the heat, which had anything but a good effect on the auctioneers, prices | ranged quite on a par with last week and in some cases better. My principal sales ( were as follow j—6o 4-tooth crossbred «ww,'at I2s 9d ; 67 merino wethers in wool 8s 9d; 28 merino ewes fat, 7s 2d; 35 merino ewes with 25 lambs, all counted, 6s Id ; 473 hoggets, 12s 61; 60 merino eWes, wl h 50 lambs, all c*int«i, 6* 5d j 393 hoggets, 12s 5d ; 149 hoggets, 12s 9d; 69 hoggets, lls Id. My sales in cattle were-1 head, £4 5a ; x head, £4 sa; 1 ateer, £6 15s; 1 yearling calf, £2 2s ; 1 •tore cow, £3 12s 6d ; 1 springer, £6 ; 1 cow iv full profit, £4. Pigs—There is little or no demand for this class of stock, as the season i* over, but I disposed of 7 porkers at £1 Is 6d each, which was a satisfactory price to the vendor. I sold privately during the week 200 crossbred hoggets, 13s; 500 crossbred hoggets, 13s 1267 merino wethers at 7s 9d. wool, Sheepskins, Fat, Hires and TaLM)W.—I held my usual fortnightly sale of the above on Friday last, Dec. 9, when a large number of skins came to hand. There was the usual attendance of fellmongers, bub no rise in va | a can quoted from the extremely low races ruling during the last few weeks. I quote fine woolled crossbred afc 3s to 4s 4i ; merino, Is 5d to 3s ; and pelts at Id to id. I would advise clients to keep „ their sheepskins in better order, and they will fetch something like their market values. Most of my entry I sold by the Ib, at from 3£d to 3sd per lb, It was given out from the rails that there would be no stock sale on Tuesday, Dicember 27, as the auctioneers intend giving their employees a holiday from Saturday evening until Thursday morning- After the sale at Tinwald en December 20, the next sale will also be held at Tinwald on Tuesday, January 3,1893.' Horse Market.—l held my usual weekly horse sale on Saturday, December 10, at Bullock's Arcade. A fair entry came forward for the day's requirements. The claßß of stock was not equal to that of my last Bale, and it was dragging in consequence, but for this Saturday/I have some excellelb horses entered, and as the harvest is coming on, farmers and others would do well to gee to their requirements, at once, so as not to leave it too late, as by and bye they may not have a chance of picking and choosing.

AGENTS WANTED.

WANTED Agent* for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO., Pox Jty $ ?,0, Hydotf, H,» W

THE ASfitßtraTON GtTAItDIAN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1892.



I MR T B U LLOCK SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1?T TO FARMERS, DEALERS, & OTHERS. AN IMPROVED FARM OF _500 Mitcharaßoad. _SUU MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Benjamin Short, of Sydney, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, His Property on the Mitcham Road, 200 ACREB, 200 Being R.S. 29*34. It is in English grasses, well watered, and about three and a half miles from the County Saleyards. Terms at sale, which takes place at 11.30; T. BULLOCK, 12;64 Auctioneer. . ; —— | SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17. 20 ACHES 20 Fronting the Seabeach, Wakanui district. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auc tion at the Arcade on the above date, — R.S. 3805, containing 20 Acres, front-, the beach, and not far from the mouth of the Wakanui creek. Inspection Invited, hale at 1130 a.m. T. BULLOCK, . 12*6 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17. 3?6a Or 13», MOUNT SOMERS DISTRICT. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arc»de on the above date, R.S's. 31269 and 31270, Containing 376 ACRES 13 PERCHES, Situated some distance above Mount Somers Township. Capital sheep country. Very easy terms of payment. Full particulars on application. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 12§62 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, 17. SECTION IN COX STREET WITH BRICK COTTAGES THEREON. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction it the Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagees, T.S. 824, Cox Street, containing QUARTER - ACRE, WITH BRICK COTTAGES THEREON. This property is to be sold at an mormouß loss to the Mortgagees. Very easy terms. Sale at 11.30. rT. BULLOCK, 12*65 Auctioneer. "SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17. " QO ACRES, QQ Coldstream District. _j 6 ALLOTMENTS, f> Wheatstone Township. O MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions from Mr J. E, lacombs, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — R.S. 24968, containing 22 acres, Cold stream District, south end of the old Lowcliffe Estate boundary, near the sea beach. Lots 101, 102, 103, 104, 211, each containing QUARTER ACRE, and Lot 159 containing 1 rood 21 perches, Wheatstone Township. Easy terms of payment. Note time of sale—ll.3o. T. BULLOCK, 12+61 Auctioneer.^ SATURDAY, December 24. COTTAGE AND SECTION IN COX STREET. A Bargain. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date. On account and by order of the Mortgagees,— T.S. 804, Cox street east, containing Quarter Acre, on which is erected a Dwelling House of four rooms ; also Shed, &c. The Mortgagees are selling this at a considerable loss. Those .on the look out for a bargain are invited 7 to attend the sale. ■ | Very easy terms. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 12tH5 Auctioneer. __I — ■ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24. IMPORTANT SALE OP AN IMPROVED FARM OF 574 acres, 574 Longbeach District. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Trust and Loan Company, Limited, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, A FARM of 574 Acres, being B.S's. 18194, 20686, 21216, and 25919, situated near Water ton, Longbeach District. It is divided into convenient sized paddocks, well watered. There is a farm house, also Stable, Granary, Small Flour Mill, and other Buildings erected pn4ho property. It originally bf-longed to Mr Davis, bub now in the occupation of Mr Protheroe, whose lease expires in March next, when possession can be given. This was a fairly early selection, Farmers generally and those desirous of purchasing are incited to inspect, Terms at sale, which takes place at 11.10 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 2*116 Auctioneer. The Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and i free from any excess of astringency. 3 COUNTESS 2s. X yj ASK YOUR GROCERS. Crackkjsu, and Digestive Biscuits foi Invalids are unsurpassed,, Made by ACWBBBOOIAND Cp.



Public JNCKIOJ; TINWALD YARDS. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 20. MR JOHN G.RESTELL (in conjunc tion with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Aggnoy Company, Ltd.) will Sell inKA I- Bred HOGGETS, well grown -*-\JtJ\J an( j j n gQQ^ condition. J. R. BLAND, 12 113 Auctioneer. ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS * i AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET Next the Post Office. HESE WORKS, without doubt, con tain the most complete Engineering Plant in the County, therefore we are able to execute all work entrusted to us with ECONOMY, DESPATCH and SATIS FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Thos. E. Kllworih, PROPRIETOR MR T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a Low Rental—Those com modious premises in East Street, at present occupied as a Kindergarten School. Possession can be given about December 26. £125. —The price requfred for a quarter acre, with a 4-roomed square house thereon in Cox street. Cheap property. FOR SALE.—A numher of improved Farms, varying from 100 acres up to ' 700. Full particulars on application. MOST VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY. Mb F. T. Mayo's Suburban Property adjoining the Parsonage Grounds, Ramp stead, ten acres odd, with commodious - dwelling, large orchard, &c. Not having \ disposed of this by auction, lam prepared , to receive offers for it up to Monday ( next, 19th inst. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK, Estat Agent. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES FOR CHRIST MAS HOLIDAYS. RETTTkN Fares from Ashburton to ■ Dunedin, 32s Oil first-class, 22s 6d ; second ; to Invercargill, 57s and 40s 6d ; ( Kingston, 65s and 44s 6d. Tickets to be issued from December 17 till January 3, available for return till January 14. A night train will run on December 24 from Christchurch to Dunedin and Dunedin to - Christchurch. For full particulars see posters. 125114 BY ORDER. ] ( ] i Stephens Bros., j Market Housf. < JAM- JAM TUST ARRIVE!), special Consign- J ment of English and Mauritius SUGARS-Crushed Loaf, etc. Also, One Ton of the Finest Pat'ras and Vontizza CURRANTS, Valencia RAISINS, Sultana Raisins, English Peels and English Crystalised Fruits— all new and specially selected. ] A few nice parcels FA.NCY CROCKERY and CHINA WARE, etc., suitable for Christmas presents. Very Lowest Legitimate Market . Prices. Come and INSPECT OUR STOCK EARLY AND OFTEN. STEPHENS BROS.



THE ASHBURTON DISPENSARY *T*HE Business hitherto carried on by f * M» C. If. Bkookb will be condusted n future by Mr Ij. E. Frlcliard. The present stock will be hrgeJy augmented, and any article not held will be immediately procured and kept in stock afterwards. • A correcb copy of all Prescriptions will be made, and it will only be necessary for a customer tc give the copied number when requiring a renewal. ■* All country orders will receive prompt attention, and it will be the new proprietor's endeavor to make " THE DISPENSARY a well appointed establishment in every respect. 101203 Q t—l —— !■ —*'L .1 lll——. ..I I M .I—■■.-II li. I , 111 ■ 11.11. | ..I,.;;, n. —„, .1, 1 ,_. .».,— ■—■ . F. CIiARTi, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Si£e of the Old Shop, HAS just opened a Choice Assort ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair. Old .fudpe, * id yameo. G.8.D., V.y , and other Pipes, Sole Agent for Diva's Cigars Five gars and Case, la TuK~Bks«~HwSiiDV fob iFdigksSojT--- Norton's Camomilp Pills are confident' recommended as a Bipiple remedy for [ndigestion, which is the cause of nearly a}l the diseases to which we are subjects Norton's Pills,, with justice called the 'Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gen tie perient, are mild in their operatwn, and safe under any circumstances. Sold in bottUa, at Is Ud, 2* 9d, Hi, bysJl medioine ytDdon throughout the w»rld<



j Business Notices HENRY ZANDER. AS the Harvesting Season is noi drawing near, I beg to intimat that I havo bought a very large stool of Harvesting Materials, anticipating t correspondingly large demand. Binding Twines! Binding Twines! I keep nothing but what I can confi dently recommend to my Customers— MANILLA, HALF-and-HALF, FLAX, and HEMP Twines, of the :nost popular makers. Binding Wire! Binding Wire! 1 have just landed ex s.s. " Pakeha,' my Season's Stock of the Celebrated White Cross Brand. Farmers will study sheir own interest by ordering early, as ;here is every probability of a scarcity ater in the Beaten. Reapers & Hinder*. ANY MAKE supplied at Agent'i •rices ; properly put together, MACHINE EXTRAS. A Large Stock of EXTRA S(McCormick, >eering, Massey, and Buckeye) always n hand as far as possible, and can be btained at any hour, day or night, for lie convenience ot Farmers. Oils! Oils! Just Landed—A large quantity of tachine and other Oils, Castor, Valvo ne, Oolzi, Lard, Golden Machinery, rubricating, Olive, Boiled and Raw inseed, Tattoo Branding—Red, Blue, nd Black—in one and five-gallon Drums. Agent for the— "TITAN" WIRE STRAINERS. Best English Leather Belting (all siaes), ornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares, i arden Tools of every description, prbed and Plain Steel Fencing Wire and ;aples, Seaming Twine. A splendid assortment ot ELECTRO LATEDWARE, suitable for Wedding id Christmas Presents. CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND HARVESTING TOOLS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. Having been frequently requested by a rge number of Farmers, I have recently Ided to my already well-selected stock ARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTH, HINA and COCOANUT MATTING, WINDOW BLINDS, DOOR MATS, ETC., ETC. )ecially imported, and 50 per cent cheaper than any Retail House. General, Station, AND I Family Groceries MAURITIUS, CHINA, AND QUEENSLAND SUGARS. 3HINA, INDIA, & CEYLON Teas, WISES, SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT 01 Tlie Finest Delicacies from all parts of the woild. Also,—Some French and Grerman Liqueurs. German Lager Beer now in stock. HENRY 7ANDER, EN R V ZJ AND ER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND IMPOUTEB, AGENT FOB— Sun Fire Insurance Company IJantau Marine Insurance Company, Auftiahar Mutual VrovUUifcS'iciaty



MR JOHN G. RESTELL. A COMPACT LITTLE FARM FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY MR JOHN G. RESTELL (in con junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited), have received instructions from Mr L. U. Bimler to sell by private treaty,— His farm of Go ACRES, situated a few chains from the Alford Forest School. Ie is divided into eight paddocks, with good and well kept fences. The Buildings are very complete, and comprise large Dwelliughouse, Stable and Imple msnt Shed, Cow Shed, &c The Orchard, which covers about three acres, may be classed as one of the best in the district. This property will be sold at a reason able price and on easy terms. PPJOHN G. RESTELL, Agent for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Limited. Also,—To Let 1000 Acres first-class ' v ssock Feed. A~N TED KNOWN] THAT J. NICHOLAS ; HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP « i IN EAST STREET, ] For thy convenience of Customers. 1 He has now got a well selected Stock of } BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—" which in second to none in the district," always kept on hand, or made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to MrSalek. Watchmaker,. t T)avis Bros., I FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, J ; HAVELOCK STREET, * next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE HWE KOw"ON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to suit the 1 Ashburton climate. Intending buyers are invited to call and Bee our stock of Couches, Chairs, ( Tables, Sideboards, Cheffoniers, Wash- t stands. Chests of Drawers and HOUSF- ] HOLD REQUISITE? of ALL KINDS. , Furniture in Special Designs-made to ] ORDER. I WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. ] —— i DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. - 12*76 < , — ■( CHBISTMAS HOLIDAYS C Iff. BROOKE OPERATIVE CHEMIST, ASHBURTON, BEGS to notify that he is now manu facturing AERATED WATERS, Of a very Superior Quality, which he is supplying at Reduced Prices.— Finest Lemonade Genuine Soda Water Belfast Ginger Ale Rasberryade Champagne Cider Lemon Squash—The favourite summer drink Kohbut Champagne—A new invigorat ing tonic, with a nice nutty flavour. Orders for any of the »bove may be left at " The Dispensary " with Mr Prichard, or at the Factory, Cameron street. C, M. Brooke will be glad if intending customers will kindly send in their orders early to avoid the rush, FOR~SALB ""'"" Q MASSEY REAPERS & BINDERS, * * Stationary Axle, at Specially Be duoed Prices. Apply, 12*35 PRIEDLANDER BROS. TO^UILDERa7 rpENTJfERS wanted for additions to the 1 Wesleyan Church, Willowby. Toe lowest or any tender nob necessarily ac cepted. Tenders close al 8 p.m. Januery 19,1893. THOS, E, KILWORTH, 12 107 JBngineer > A>h.burtqn. *~"~~~~ TO MAKE NiceHt Scones, Nicest Paßtry, Nicest Oaken, * AwiKftW ortSolf-lUuir* Flour.



The JJecring Twine Binder." Over £50,000 How In Use. THE MOST POPULAR MACHINE KNUWJS. BARLY Application is necessary, to nave disappointment, for the balance of this years 5, 6, & 7 FEET CUT MA' HIKES. LURLINE HEMP BINDER TWINE, 700 feet to the pound. The best in the market. 'W STOCK OP EXTRAS FOR DEERING'S MACHINES KEPT ON HAND. TTTCKEK~& "BHJAN, AGENTS, WEST STRETT. 12J113



The Massey-Harris Upen-Back BINDEK.; STRONGEST, BEST MADE, and LIGHTEST DRAUGHT BINDER: With Stark simple Knotter ; no parts to wear, and surest Tyer made. f^LOSE upon 2000 of these Binders sold in Great Britain and Ireland last Harvest I. j — m ore than were sold by all other makers togethe" in the last three years in hat market. - PEERLESS OIL — SPECIALLY IMPORTED. The only Reliable Machine Oil; Best for all kinds of Machinery; THfCKESS IN HOT WEATHER D. THOMAS.



The IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Ld Established a.d,, 1803. Paid up Capital and Invested Funds, Nearly TWO MILLIONS STERLING. MR W. W. WHITE having relin quished the Agency of above office, we have appointed Mr Robert McCaxlum Sub-Agent for Ashburton and District. SCL ANDERS & CO., 12 16 Chief Agonts for Canterbury. Alford Estate. \JTT E have several' Blocks of Land on W this Estate for sale on easy terms of payment. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Or . MILF.S AND CO., ' shburt^n and Rakaia , STUDY HEALTH. FOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri T tive properties, SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGK, FARM, AND STATION. ! JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER iis invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc. made with this Powder are Wholesome and Digestive, and will not Sour, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains no. Alum. Sold by all Me pchants and Storekeepers in Ashburton. WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS, Anderson A Co., TIMARU. WHY NOT CUT A DASH IN THE THE HOLIDAYS? WHBN you can get a good fit, good workmanship and good material at the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you. know Lublow is capable to throughly rig you out at a low cost for cash. New and splendid lots of fancy Trouserings, Coatings, and Tweeds of great assortments to choose from. Note the old address — T^NCRED STREET, Near Arcade, ASHBURTON. WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS? THE ELECTRKS CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug,, or Quackery t The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover : health, strength, tone, and vigor by using CuNHiHG*OTF A_Co*'« Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by »11 the leading medical practiti6nen ■ and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunnington & Co,, Electricians, 190 Gloucester street, Christchurch. 0 50 MOUNT 80MERS CO Ali! COAL! Superior Quality now being offered to the Public F O B ■ S A L E BY ALL COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE BY C. B. KNIGHT. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. mENDERS are invited from Persons X willing to perform the duties of SCAVENGER'to the Borough for ONE year. Conditions may be seen on appli cation to the Town Clerk, to whom Tenders, together with a guarantee de posit of £5, arctobe sent" before Noon on MONDAY, the 19th inst, The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. OKAS. E. FOOKS, „ ■ „. Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, December 12, 1892. 12 82 TO LET, pOLEMAN'S NEW SHOPS, W East Street, Next Bank of New Zealand.: Rent 30s each. Possession on Dec. 21. Apply,



Hanta Claus is ©omiofifi AND SO IS" / FATHER CHRISTMAS. ' ; :r; -',- H. M.~JONSg r J-J AS a large and well ansurtod Sto.k of ToYi aud FANCY GOODS, MtftJT I i_J_ things useful and pretty, m Üble to commemorate the arrival of the at*** distinguwhwl,visitors, calculated to please all *gw and sizes. ' A TOYS—Steam Engines,' buth s'atinnary and travelling 2s 6^, HajHo Lantern* tn' upwards, Zuetropen, FljiujjMtcliineHad, Puzzle.-, Fh»u», Bnunurs, Vhiiw, Ho.ua,«tu. DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS. Japanese Cabinets, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Boxes, Writing: Cases, Desks, Albums, Ornament, Fancy Glass and Chin»ware. ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS-Jam and Jelly Dishes, Butters, Oraete, W» Spoons, Toast Racks, Sugars and Creams, best qua'.itief. ■ ,\" PIANOS AND ORGANS. Christmas <Yds »rd Booklets in great variety. 1 i. '. Books, Book^ Bookff. OUR excellent selection of books especially suitable 'for School Prises and Prt scntation purposes. NOW LANDING atd TO ARRIVK, ex Tainui, Ruapehu, Kaikoura and Tekoa, from the well known publishers, " The Religious Tract Society," Ward. Lock* and Co., Cassell and Co., Neebit, Warne and Sons, aud others, thus securing grart variety of reading and best values obtainable. VEiiY LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO SCHOOL COMMITTEES purchasing priM oooks, in order to keep the t*ade in the district. INSPECTION INVITED. : H. HI, Jones.' , - 1..;.^ .: j .;.



Great Clieap Sale :| ■ -op- ■ '• ■ -,* SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINKRY, MANTLES, DBESsf GOODS, PRINTS, £ NOW OK. f IN Consequence of the Cfeneral Depression, we are making VERY GREAT X REDUCTIONS on all SUM MER G( >OCS for CASH. " :% Purchasers are invited to COME ELARLY and Secure Bargains. , -■* * ■ - \^ s. w, alcorn: & co., I EA S T STRE ET. . J Canterbury Roller Flour Mills, t^ ASHBURTON. ■ * ' .'in REGISTERED BRANDS-^"SUPREME" AND "UNION." ? \ TT7 E have must pleasure in informing the public that we have semred our X f ' VV quirements of SOUND MILLING WHEAT from Limestone tWicta, and & ■■ they can rely on our "SUPREME" being equal to any other brand in tha mwiMt* ': ' We thank youjfor past favors, and solicit a continuance. " "?'-* ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. * \, Bollitt & Co. I FULL SIZED CORNSACKB ALWAYS IN STOCK. : fri GRASS SEED CLOTHS. S ■ fJ] KEAPER AKI) B7NDEB CANYASEa H CANVAS AUD BATTENS FOR REPAIRS. .^ rrURMERS 1 GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT THK STOCK BEFORE -^ YOU PURCHASE ELSEWHERE U - • 4""i William Patching, If EAST STREET SOUTH. 12 fO's£ .. /£*£ - F- BLACK, -, .-; WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, fff TEMPORARY PREMISES-BULLOCK'S ARCADE. '"''?'j T>HE Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES WILSON (late of '-■ ;. X. Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, W-i^ohm^kers to the <*ueen), who by his"'t'*;' ble and afficient workmanship, hopes for a continuance of the support hitherto '?,2 ccorded to Mr A. Black. - f Good Line of Marble Clocks, suitable for presentations iiil - Good Second-hand Watches. - '."ss; Gold and Silver Jewellery. . \..^l^ REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. '-f&g *.B.—All ACCOUNTS not paid forthwith, WILL BE SUED FOR witbo**-!' further notice • -■ -■ ''•-.-' ■ '. : '-\. IT. BLACK "'•■f^ CH RISTM AS,, :, i'tyz;'■'^y^ji CTTE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SPECIAL LOT O|.;^ New Suitings & Trouserings fk IN THE LATEST STYLES, - • > , *"*■■? ■ * ' t.***4 GENTPIMEN' ' , .'. '/ .4^ REQUIRING NKW SUITS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, SHOULD LKAVK THKISf f4I ■"■"• • ORDERS WITH US AS EAFLY AS POSSIBLE. ; . ,!:-* 1 ' :. . . ;- *. ■^.--si^j Tailors and Outfitters, v -1 . , ASHBURTON ■& RAKAIA. " • '  1 ||| FLOUR, BR\N. SHARPS, CHICK.,^?* flrT c Olf r WHEAT, OATS, INDIAN CORN And have your Eye* properly Tmt«l -'T| | BARLEY, SHKAF AND STRAW by the New Sijrht lUtinsf HMssa'W~i AllProducoTowtoroask ' *"** Melbo^ O^^WM HUNDREDS of beautiful pot plante ** Agent for Adb^rlo»i; $« to be seen in the windows, many m* llAl'**K I suiuble to tr*in for next Show, at which Watcbinaker and Jeweller \ WmM IshaUnotcompete^^ W&°^ $4 th«*«#iy"'***nSi^^ HAVELOCK STREET. Sind^^^