INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington, December 22 The amount o£ land t* u«d up to yesterday amounted to £284.698 the Son to which will be considerable aj ""MrTohntuthey, of .b. ?«... who •rrh-e^ here fifty years »gu, dwi yester day, aged ninetyjßv^ Ac a meeting of the Charitable Aid Botrd the Sme of co-operative m- Eal farms for the unemplogd .nd poor put forward by H. JJ^f "g; was discussed and it was lw"v  , while not committing itselto. dertls the board approves generally of the pwjjjjj laid down and recommends the Govern steps as are necessary w *> Coßt of the Capable Poor on the consolidated revenue. Both resolutions are to be forwarded.to the Pwdum. At a mealing of the Dock Trust to-day tenders were opened for reclamation work on the co-operative principle, home of the tenders were inrormal, but it was tacitly agreed to waive that point. l< or filling in, the tender Hccepted was nob the lowest, but was given to * local man who tendered at the engineers estimate. The carting work was given to two local men, who tendered at 8d per yard though a South Dunedin man tendered at 7W. Mr Earnshaw, who moved the motion in each instance awd the lrust should not trade upon people s neoewities The last return from the Surprise Miue at Nenthorn is 450z 3 of gold. This brings up the return for the year to 400om, value £1540, from 179 tons of qU* ' InvjskoabgiM,, December 22. There was a large attendance at the Land office to-day when twenty wo farming allotments were ted for. There were a hundred and eighty ap plicants, and in several instances over itiwenty for one section.

NOTES.

The Canterbury climate is a dilttculty to cattle graziers. It is in most parts of the' province too severe in winter for cattle to thrive well at th*t season, wliil* the winters are not long enough nor cold enough to warrant the hous- J ing of cattle, cows in milk and stud I animals excepted. The attention of I catcle breeders has been directed to I obtaining or producing animals that I will stand our variations in climate, I and it is with this object that Mr G. I F. Rhodes, of Claremont, has imported I the rough-haired Highland cattle, the I arrival of which was reported a few I days ago. It is an experiment of I course, but one that has nob I>een I entered upon blindfold. In Texas the I same difficulty presented itself to I cattle ranchers. They tried Shorthorns, I Herefords, and Polled Angus, but I none proved successful. The snaggy I Highland cattle were then introduced I and completely answered the require^ I ments of a country where the extremes lof heat and cold are far wider and I sharper than in Canterbury, and where I droughts are more frequent and severe. IA run on the breed ensued, and as but I few herds of emblemished pedigree I existed values were enhanced, and the I demand increasing the Highlanders I ranked among the highest priced of I cattle^ Mr Rhodes' importations were selected for him by friends in Scotland of Mr McLaren, late ot Otaio, and it is Mr Rhodes' intention to form a stud at Claremont, with the ultimate view of crossing the Highland upon the Shorthorn and producing a hardier animal without any sacrifice of milking I or beef qualities. We trust ths ex periment will prove successful; if so there will be a revival of cattle grazing in many parts of Canterbury where it has hitherto proved unsuccessful.

COMMERCIAL.

(PBR PKBSS ASSOCIATION)

London, December 21. The total au»nfeity of wheat and flour afl^forte Silted Worn is 2 764,000 quartets, and for the Oontmeno 820,000 order granted some time ago against Murietta and Co,, merchants, hM been rescinded on the ground that the* act of bankruptcy was insufficient cause for the order. . « ■ > New Zealand Shipping Company s shares are quoted at £1 5s ; Union Steam Shipping Company's £I<\ .. T .. The receiver in the estate of the labe jator Permanent Building Society saye that the society borrowed money at the ?rate of 22 per cent to enable it to pay a -dividend of 5 per cent. The report that the calls made by the Kew Zealand Shipping Company were rendered necessary by losses which had Resulted on wheat transactions was not ■correct. The company declare thab the calls were made chiefly in order to pay ( for the steamers already purchased, me loss on the wheat transactions was only a small one, and will be covered by the calls. The company assert that the call is being responded to with alacrity. . Sydney, December 22. The wool consignments offering this week were again heavy, amounting to 36,000 balea. The-demand from the Continent and elsewhere absorbed 30,000 bales. There is no material change in drices. For choicest greasy clips 8R to lOdis freely paid, with excellent compe tition. Lower grades aie slightly en hanced- Washed fleece wools are diffi cult to deal with. Prices current— -Greasy merino fleece 8d lo BM, superior :8M to lOd, lambs 5d to B|d ; greasy -crossbred to Bfd ; scoured, merino fleece, -apod. 9£d to Is If d, superior Is 2d to Is M; washed fleece 9£d to lHd. Mbibouknb, December 22 Yhe Broken HUI Proprietary Company have declared a dividend of 2s per share, and inaugurated a reserve fund beginning with £50,000.

DUNEDIN WOOL SALES.

Dunediic, Pecember 22. The first wool sales of the season were held to-day, the various catalogues repre senting 5462 bales. There was a good attendance ot buyers, representing Home and local manufacturers. At times the bidding was exciting. It is considered thaton the whole values ranged from fd to id per lb below those of last jrear, coarse crossbred showing the least differ ence of an/ of the classes. Fine halfbred brought B|d to 9J, good crossbred 7|d to Sid, three-quarterbred 6|d to 7W, extra tooarse 6d to 6|c), good merino^d to^7d, medium 4|d to s|d, infenor4jd to s^d, others from 3d to 4d. Locks atpropor- Itdonate rates.

Ashburton Markets.

MR JOHN G. RESTELL f Mr John G. Restell, in conjunction •with the New Zealand Loan and Mercan tile Agency Company, Limited (per Mr J E Bland, auctioneer), reports for the weekending Fiiday, December 23 :—At the Tinwald sakyards, on Tuesday, December 20, there was again a very large entry for this season of the year, 7378 sheep and 51 head of cattle coming forward! for the day's market. The Attendance was not so large as at Ashbur tonthe previous week, and the demand was not so keen, and although we siw ceedad in clearing the whole of our entry, we had to accept a reduction on late prices for several of the lines offered. The bulk of the entry comprised two and four-tooth shorn crossbreds, which brought from 10a 6d to 14 3 2d Fat merino wethers, shorn, sold up to 8s Bd, fat crossbred ewes up to 12a 6d ; old croßßbred ewes, with 100 per cent of lnmbs, brought 7s 9d. Our «ntry com prised 2779 sheep and 2 head of cattle, which we sold as follows :—6 fat lambs at 10s. 6 fat lambs at 10s 9d, 35 fat merino wethers at 8s Bd, 4* merino wethers at 8a Bd, 26 fat crosa bred ewes at 12s 6d, 930 crossbred two-tooths at 13a, 243 crossbred two-tooths at Us lOd, 332 crossbred two toothsatUs 3d, 21 cull crossbred two tootfis at 7s 9i, 304 crossbred-four-tooth wethers at 14s'2d, 201 crossbred four tooth wethers at 14s, 19* merino ewes with 143 lambs at 6s 4d all counted, J.t>o crossbred ewes with 100 per cent of lambs at 7s 9d all counted, 1 cow in lull profit at £7 17s 6d, 1 old cow »t 30s. During the week we have sold privately 1300 crossbreds, two and four-tooth ewes and wethers at 13s ; 250 crossbred ewe* and wethers, four-tooth, at 12* (Jd ; 447 crossbred ewes and lambs afc 9s each ; 82 he»d of fat cattle at £5 12a 6d to £6 10s. The next s»le will be held at the Ashburton County yards on Tuesday January 3. • ■ We beg to draw attention to the altera tion of dattt of Mr John Johnson's sale at Twiwaid. The sale will be held on Wednesday, January 4, instead of Thurs day, January 5, owing to the Hftkaja moutbly wle bwg °n Thuftdjty,

THE ASHBtJRTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 2-5, 1892. - » i .I—~^———— — -- * . - - - -. — ——————^——————-—— vmt.*-jn^mmmm»amm



V. M. NEW ZEALAND RATLW VS. EXCURSION FAKES FOR CHRIST MAS HOLIDAYS. RETTThN Fares from Ashburton to Dunedin, 82s Od first-class, 22a 6d second ; to Invercargill, 57a and 40s 6d ; Kingsto-, 65s and 44a 6rl. 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 Christehurch to Dunedin and Dunedin to Christchurch. For full particulars see posters 125114 BY ORDER. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 2iT IMPOKTANT SALE OF AN IMPROVED FARM OF 57*4 a c re s, 574 Longbeach District. i/f RT. BULLOCK has received in *' * structiona 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 R.S s, 18194, 20686, 21216. and 25919, situated near Waterton, Longbeach District. It is divided into convenient sized paddocks, well watered. There is a farm louse, also Stable, Granary, Small Flour Mill, and other Buildings erected on the property. It originally b^lon^ed to Mr )avis, bub now in the occupation of Mr Protheroe, who«se lease expires in March next, when possession can be given. This was a fairly early selection, Farmers generally and those desirous of purchasing are invited to inspect, Terms at sale, which takes place at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 1 2*116 __ Auctioneer. SATUEDAY7December 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 no attend the sale. Very easy terms. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK. 12J115 Auctioneer. iIK ALFRED HARRISON SPECIAL ENTRX. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24. 22 Pairs LAMPS, 3 Sets Trap Harness, Saddles, Cart Bridles, Brushes, Girths, Spurs, Chamois Skins, etc., etc. ALFRED HARRISON, 12 135 , Auctioneer. IMPORTANT CLEARING SAvE OF OO DRAUGHT AND HACKNEY Li Li HORSES, FARM PLANT, Etc. Thursday. Jan. 5, 1892. MR JOHN G. RESTELL (in con junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited), has received instructions from ' Me* John Johnston, who is leaving the . district for the North Island, to sell by Public Auction at his section adjoining the Church of England, TINWALD, on i the above date ; the whole of his Farm ' Stock and Plant:~ i 16 Superior Draught Horses. 4 First-class Hacks and Harness Horses. 2 Two-year old Hacks, unbroken. 16 Sets Plough and Leading Harness. 4 Sets Shaft Harness. 3 Double-furrow Ploughs. 1 Three-furrow Plough. 2 Sets Six leaf Harro vs. 1 Set Disc Harrows (Reid and Gray's). 1 Cambridge Roller and Canisters. 2 Brantford Reaper and Binders. 1 Portable Whare, 16ft x Bft. 1 Gig and Harness, new; 1 i/og Cart, new. 2 Saddles and Bridles. "1 Kf\ MERINO EWES, with large JL O\J percentage of Lambs. SUNDRIES, etc. Sale at 12 o'clock. No Reserve. 12 120 J, R. BLAND, Auctioneer. | — NOTICE^ * THE L brary and Offices of the A^hbur ton Borough Council will be closed from 1 o'clock p.m. on SATURDAY, th? 24th inst, till the morning of WEDNES DAY, January 4. The Reading Room will be open as usual. By order, CHAR. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, December 21, 1892. 12 x 45 TINWALD DOMAIN BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of the "Public Reserves Act, 1885," clauses 5 and 6, that the Tinwald Domain will be set apart for the Annua Race Meeting of theTINWALD RACING CLUB, on MONDAY, the 2nd day of January, 1893, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the fol lowing scale, viz:— For each Adult One Shilling For pach Horse ... ... One Shilling For each Vehicle One Shilling Admission to Grand Si and and Saddling Paddock Three Shillings Children under twelve . Free. ; JOHN GRIGG, i Acting Chairman. I Tinwald, December 2, 1892. 12 147 ! " ~*~ ASHBURTCW CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S SPORTS. BOXING DAY, DECEMBER 26, 1892. GEAISD BICYCLE COMPETITION. T^RINCIPAL RACERS from Aus |. tralia, Christchurch, Oamaru, &c. thirty in number will compete. Admission to Grounds, Is ; Members and family froe. JOSHUA TUCKER, 121147 Hon. Secretary. ""fob sale, Q MASSEY REAPERS <fe BINDERS, O Stationary -Axle, at Specially Be duced Prices.



fIIENDERS WAIN TED for CUTTING X an< J STACK INC* about 50 acres Grass for hay at Awarima, Lowcliffe. 12 160 P. B. DEARDEN. " ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB ~ \ GENERAL Meeting of the above ■**■ Club will be held in Bullock's Arcade Chambers 6n FRIDAY, December 23, at 8 p.m. Business important. J. MULLER, 12 166 Hon. Sec. _-— THOWASt IWILL OFFER AT BULLOCK'S ARCADE ON SATURDAY, DE@. 24, 1892, On account of a Client, 3 BAY MARE 7 years, by Berlin j ■ good in saddle and harness, and very fast. P. THOMAS, 12*169 Auctioneer. sporting. xinwald JTucing Club annual meeting. To be held on the Tinwald Racecourse ON MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1893.



President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presi dents —G. A; M. Buckley, E. Gates, and H. H. Wright Judge— M. Stitt. STEWARD9~~John C'ark, E. G. Crisp, R. M. Cuthbertson, E. Gates, J. M. Hamp ton, B. Hanks, Geo. James, M. Redmayne, M; Scott, C. M. Strachey, and H. H. Wright. Starter—T.Leahy. Treasurer —Thomas Stone. Handicapper— John Cresswell. Clerk or the Course—A. Hewson Clerk of the Scales—A. J. Kelly.



PROGRAMME (Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club and the New Zealand Trotting Association.) First Race to start at 12.30 p.m. I—HUBDLERACEHANBICAP,of2OBOVJ!;seCOnd1 —HUBDLERACEHANBICAP,of2OBOVJ!;seCOnd horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdlea about 3ft Gin high. Nomina tion, 103; acceptance, JOs 2—Maiden Plate, of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 eovs from the stake. Weight-for-age. One mile. Entry, 15a 3—Tikwald Cup Handicap, of 55 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 1 boy ; acceptance, 1 soy 4 —Tinwald Handicap Time Trot, of 30 soys j second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Three miles. Nomina tion, 10s; acceptance, 10a s_Welteb Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Ciff) to carry 71b .penalty. One mile. Nomination, 10s; accept ance, 10s 6—Novel Race, of 25 soys. Winner to be come the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. The amount realised above 15 soys to be divided be tween the Club and the second horse. Weight, Bst. Any overweight to be declared. Five furlongs. Entrance, 10s 7 Flying Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake, Winner of Tinwald Cap or Welter Handicap to carry Ilba penalty, of both races to carry lOlbs penalty. Sis fur? longs. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s 8— Htjrry Scurry, of 10 soys. For horses that have never won public money, Catch weights. Half a mile. Entrance 10s, immediately after Flying Handicap is run



RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing; the Trotting race.under the Rules of tine New Zealand Trotting Associa tion No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and ob jections arising out of the racing • shall be decide* by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con necfo'l with the carrying out of this pro grai; ;^e to be final Tii faces are open to any horse commonly resident in the disbrict from October 1,1892, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district for the same period The district above mentioned is boundtd on the north by the Selwyn river, and on the south by the Waitaki river Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme, for the expenses of the course All nomination, acceptance and entrance fees to go to the^unds of the Club NOMINATIONS. NominatioKS for all Handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrip tion and performances of horse, and colors ofwder, w»uat be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary, at Stone's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. pn SATUR DAY , December 10, 1892. HANDICAPS. Handicaps will be published on or about DECEMBER 26. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for 'the Handicaps and Entries for the Maiden Plate and Novel Race, must be in the hands ot" the Secretary at Stone's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 pm. oft THURSDAY, December 29, 1892 G. BISSET, f 154 K01»" SftC



AI ford Fstsite Tl - IS have eovrmi BloeV, <»f La* d o: » > this WgtiUn for s»le en oH-y term • >f paymoii t. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Or AiILi?S AND CO., Ash hurt m and TJakaia MR JOHN G- RESTELL. ___ A COMPACT LITTLE FARM FOB SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY MR JOHN G. REBTFLL »in con junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited), have received instructions from Mr L. v. Bimler to sell by private treaty,— His farm of 65 ACRES, situated a few chains from the Alford Forest School. Ib is divided into eight paddocks, with good and well kept fences. The Buildings are very complete, and comprise large Dwelliughouse, Stable and Imple ment 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. Apply to JOHN G. RESTELL, Agent for the New Zealand Loan ' and Mercantile Agency Co., Limited. Also,—To Let 1000 Acres first-class tussock Feed; . ASHBURTON DISPENSARY '"PHE Business hitherto carried on by *■ Mb, C. 'M. Brooke will be conducted n future by , lr li.U. Prlchard. The present stock will be largely' augmented, and any article not held will be immediately procured and kept in stock afterwards. A correct 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 ib will be the new proprietor's endeavor to make " THE DISPENSARY a well appointed establishment in every respect. 10J203 THE NICEST CHRISTMAS AND NEW" YEAR PRESENTS ARE POT PLANTS. lii \.CH day as the receiver attends to ■*-^ the Flowers they will think kindly of the giver. With tha same Plants honour and prizes may be won at the forthcoming show. I hive a large ani varied stock of Foliage and Flowering Plants at Christchurch Prices. Also-Oats, whole and crushed, Chaff, Chick Wheat, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Pota toes, etc., at lowest rate?. :•/. -T H. O M A S, HATELOCK STREET. __ Da Vis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE H WE TOW ON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to suit the Ashburton climate. Intending buyers are invited to call and see our stock of Couches, Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, Cheffoniers, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers and HOUSE HOLD REQUISITE? of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. __ ; 12*7 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 McCaixum £üb-Agent for Ashburton and District. SCLANDERS & CO., 12 16 Chief Agents for Canterbury. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. # c. i?ff. iniooui: 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 I Genuine Soda Water Belfast Ginger Ale • Baspberryade Champagne Cider lemon Squash—The favourite summer drink . Kola-nut Champagne—A new invigorat ing tonic, with a nice nutty flavour. Orders for any of the above 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 a rush, J. SEAL? & CO., SEEDSMEN. TURNIP SBA^, 1892. "hTTOW' Arrived, our Season's Stock OP PURE TURNIP SEEDS, Special'y Imported from the Celebrated Seed Firm of : J. CARTER * CO., LONDON. Farmers are specially requested to note the above. Samples and quotations oh application tc J. SEALY & 00, ! EAST STRBWj



G. Jesson (Late J. Quinu), i PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, HAS on hand and to arrive a well selected stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery suitable for Birthday and Wedding Presents. Specta^es to suit all sights, from Is per pair. WATCHES cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. CLOCKS cleaned and guaranteed twelve months, 2s 6d. JEWELLERY of every description neatly repaired. Customers' own gold made up. a jesson Late J. Quinn), Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. Motto : No cure no pay I BEG to announce to my Customers and friends, I have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING IN WILLIAM AND TANCRED STREETS. Now the hot weather is set in no one should be without a Filter, as the most eminent authorities on sanitary matters in Europe, America, and Australia have long since decided that death in its most appalling forms lurks in impure water or beverages made from or cooked in it. THE ACME FILTER supplies the long wanted Filter for the Plains water races and tank water. It can be now supplied charged with charcoal, etc., or the lime stone block. The latter is used all through Australia in hospitals, asylums, schools, hotels, and railway stations, etc. It is easily cleaned and imparts to the water lime that is required for the body Every medical man advises the use of filtered water, and apart from the sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. H. Hulc, 12*165 ASHBURTON. ~~MR~ T. BULLOCK. ~ TCTLET, 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. 200 ACRES in grass, Mitcham Road.— Not having sold this by auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it. £115.—Price required for a quarter acre section, together with Cottage with verandah, Grey street. Easy terms, viz., £10 cash, balance by instalments; interest only 7 per cent per annum. £200.—Special sum to lend on good freehold security. TINWALD. FOR SALE - Town Sections 413 and 414, Hariand street. Price, £12 10* each. Exceptionally easy terms, viz., £1 for section deposit, balance by instal ments. T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent, ASHBURTON ~" MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET Next the Post Office. CT HESE WORKS, without doubt, con i tain the most complete Engineering Plant in the County, therefore we are able to execute all work entrusted to ua with ECONOMY, DESPATCH and SATIS FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Thos. K. Milwonli, PROPRIETOR Preserve Ycmr~ii:yesig >lrt, And have your Eyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System of N. LAZARUS, OCULIST OPTICIAN, or London, Melbourne, and Calcuttta. Sole Agent for Aahburton, »; «ALEE, Watchmaker and Jeweller, WHO has been thoroughly instructed in this unequalled system. Each eye tested separately, aud different lenses ("if required") fitted into frames made to fit different styles of faces, thus ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort. u.s.s. co;:. v.3,8. cc. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. TEAMfiRS SAIL fkom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, sni Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday, Melbourne—Tuesday. Excursion Beason commenced on November 1. Reduced fares over all he ompany'a lines. Furpurticularsap^o^^, Agt»t» for Miburtoq



1 CHRISTMAS, 1892. n ! 1-rrr.K have just received* a special lot jf New Suitings & Trouserings 1 1 . IN THE LATEST STYLES GENTLEMEN REQUIRING NEW SUITS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, SHOULD LEAVE THEIR ■.■ ■ I ORDERS WITH US AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. CRAIG-HEAD & BERRYMAN, Tailors and Outfitters. ASHBUR^ON & RAKAIA.



TTXOELSIOft SHOEING FORGE XL AND COACH FACTORY. John Pwref. Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and efficiently < performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Addresa -- BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. WHY NOT CUT A DASH IN THE HOLIDAYS ? VTTHEN you can get a good fit, good VV workmanship and good material at the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you know Lublowjs capable to thoroughly rig you out at a low cjst for cash. New, and splendid lots of fancy Trouserings, Coating, and Tweeds of great assortments to chooee from. J3^* Note the old address— TANCRED STREET, Near Arcade, ASHBUKTON F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, EAST SJREET. ASHBURTON, Site 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 Judge nd Cameo. G.8.D., V.V , and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Diva's Cigars Five Cigars and Case, Is .' A nice piece of Furniture is a very appropriate and pleasing Christ mas and New Year's Gift, —And at— Pickford & UndrlU'* ASHBDRTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE f"INHERE is on view a very Choice and [ JL Varied Collection of all Sorts of j HOUSEHOLD , FURNITURE Manfactured by the Firm and Guaran teed to wear well. A Laige Stock ol Choice Patterns in Carpets, Liaoleums, Floor Cloths, Iron Bedsteads, American and Austrian Bent Wood Chairs, etc., etc., at the ASHBURTON Furniture Warehouse, TANORED STREET, Opposite the Arcade. PEEL FOREST FOR CHRIS I'M AS HOLIDAYS. JNEWMA.N'S Drag will leave Ash • burton en Sunday Mornikg re turning Monday Night, (if sufficient in ducement)- Passengers must book by Saturday morning, in time to complete arrangements. 12 168 TEN D B R S. T^ENDERS are invited for painting _L fence round Baring Square West. Particulars may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, where tenders will be re ceived till noon on SATURDAY, the 24th »wt. 12 M 4 i • •. . ! Stephens Bros., Market House:. I JAM. JAM JUST ARRIVED, special Consign ment of English and Mauritius SUGARS- Crushed Loaf, etc. Also, One Ton of the Finest Patras and Vontizza CURRANTS, Valencia RAISINS, Sultana Raisins, English Peels and English Crystalised Fruits all new and specially selected. A few nice parcels FANCY CROCKERY and CHINA WARE, etc., suitable for Christmas presents. Very Lowest Legitimate Market PRICEij Come and INSPECT OUR STOCK EARLY AND OFTEN. STEPHENS BfiOS.



HARVEST, 1892-3. f John Orr and Co, | i • * -. HAV.R now in Stock a complete Assortment of every requisite for the Harveit Field. 55 McCOBMICK LATEST IMPROVED STEEL BINDERS; ■ 1000 Bales Binding Twine 25 Drums Colza Oil 70 Case* Binding Wire 3 Cases Hay Forks 50 Cases Valvoline Oil 500 Dozen Ki.ife Sections ' y 40 Cases Lubrolene Oil 1000 Machine Chains ~ V 25 Drums Olive Oil 5 C*.sks Bolts. Rivets, and Washew 50 Cases Castor Oil i LANDING EX TEKOA AND DORIC— 2 Cases Plated Teapots, Cruets, Half Ton Bed Lead Frames, Jam Spoons, Butter Half Ton Assorted Paints : Dishes 5 Bales Wall Paper 2 Cases Table and Pocket Cutlery 1 Cabk Files and Rasps 2 Cases Leather Belting 2 Cases' Copper Rivets •:. 2 Cases Locks and Hinges 1 Cask Preserving Pans :;: 50 Drums Foiled Oil 2 CaskH Holloware * 2 Tons White Lead 5 Catcs Handles GROCERIES and PROVISIONS. : A LARGR ASSORTMENT OF FIBST-OLASS O-OOIDS AT WHOLESALE PRICES. }' JOHN ORR &. CO. The Massey-Harris Open-Back ■BINDER V - '^mmi^i STRONGEST, BEST MADE, and LIGHTEST DRAUGHT BINDER: ;?r ' With Stark simple Knotter ; no partH to wear, and surest Tyer made. • '; ' /^LOSE upon 2000 of these Binders sold in Great Britain and Ireland last Harvest K..J —more than were sold by all other makers together in the last three years in * .". that market. * , . PEERLESS OIL -^SPECIALLY IMPORTED. The only Reliable Machine Oil; Best for all kinds of Machinery; FHfGXENS IN HOT WEATHERI D. THOMAS. '[ Santa Claus is Coming 1. AND SO IS '.-.•• FATHER CHRISTMAS. H- M.~JONES LJ'AS a large and well assorted Stock of TOYS and FANCY" GOODS, manY jL_L things metui and pretty, sutable to commemorate the arrival of ths abov* distinguished visitors, calculated to plcaso all ages and sissos. TOYS—Steam.Engines, both stationary and travelling 2s 01, Mawic Lanterns Is upwards, Zoetropes, Fijing Machines 31, Puzzles, Fans, Banners, 'Vhips. Horns, etc " DOLLS,. DOLLS, DOLLS. \ Japanese Oabinets, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Boxes, Writing Cases, Desks, Albums, Ornaments, Fancy Glass and China ware. ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS—Jam an«V Jelly Dishes, Butters, Cruets, Te» Spoons, Toast Racks, Sugars and Creams, best qualities. ■ PIANOS AND ORGANS. Christinas Cards and Booklets in great variety. Books, Books, Books. OUR excellent selection of books especially suitable for School Prizes and Presentation purposes. NOW LANDING and TO ARRIVE, ex Tninui, Ruapehu, Kaikoura andTekoa. from the well known publishers, "The Religious Tract Society," Ward, Locke and Co., Cassell and Co., Nesbit, Warne and Sons, and others, thus securing great variety of reading and best values obtainable. VEHY LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO SCHOOL COMMITTEES purchasing prize books, in order to keep the trade in the district. INSPECTION INVITED. H. M. Jones. The Deering Twine Binder, Over 350,00(5 Now in Use. THE MOST POPULAR MACHINE KNUWISj EARLY Application is necessary, to save disappointment, for the balance of this years 5. 6, & 7 FEET CUT MACHINES. LURLINE HEMP BINDER TWINE, 700 foet to the pound. The best in the market. STOCK OF EXTRAS FORZDEERING'S MACHINES KEPT ON HANDj . : TUCKr£bT& BEAN, - 'j AGENTS, WEST STRETT 12J " "" . ; ~t FURTHER KEDUCTIONS FOR t • ' . • FOR CHKISTMAB AND NEW YEAR. THRENCH All Wool Delaines, choice patterns, Is per yard ; ware~ls'<U Fancy Dress Tweels, 24 inches wide, at 6d per yard Floral Flannellette, suitable for Dressing Govni3, Is; were Is 61 per yard Shot Silk Sunshades at 'Si 6d, 4s 9J, oj 6J ; foru?dr prio3 7s, 9j 61, 12i GJi ; Ladies' Umbrellas, all reduced, from Is 61 upwards 15 Dozen Ladies' Fancy Aprons Is, worth 3a 61 Colored Silk Ribbons, 41 and 6d ; were lOd and Is * Cream and White Guipure Lace, very fashionable— redussJ to 61 per^yjrd Special Bargains IN MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING. _:. RE-BUILDING SALE. 1