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I AM A GASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, AND' Grass Seed. D. THOJMAS, ASHBURTON D. Thomas Late of Matson, Cox, and Co.) A UCTIONEER, LAND, INSURANCE, AND ESTATE AGENT VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBURTON. LOANS NEGOTIATED. WEEKLY SALES of Live Stock, Tinwald and Ashburton alternately FORTNIGHTLY SALES of Sheepskins, Fat, Hides, &c, on Fridays. SALES OF WOOL throughout the Season. GRAIN BOUGHT AND SOLD on Commission. ; CLEARING SALES as per arrangement. . : * AGENT FOR— Matson and Co, Christchurch Colonial Investment Company, Dunedin National Mortgage Company, Christchurch j Booth, MacDonald and Co., Christchurch Murton and White's Sheep Dip - Brantford Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company N Graham's F'oot Rot Composition \ Redwood's Scaly Bligho Specific Wright, StephcHson, and Co, Dunedin Planet Jupiter Garden and Field Tools, D. THOMAS, Ashbmtoni"' Land for Priyate Sale. r? r\ f\ ACRES, situated at LYNDHURST, in good heart, well watered and Q\J \J fenced and good Buildings. Most complete Property in the County, i KA ACRES, CHERTSEY, well fenced and watered, and a really compact tfcOU little Farm. 1 OP\ C\ ACRES, RAKAIA, 1000 acres in grass, 250 aeres fit to crop at once, L £itj\J well watered, sub-divided into 12 paddocks, nine-roomed House (new), seven-stalled Stable and Sheep Yards, also Grain Store and Sheep Dip. KA/I ACRES, LAURISTON, .sub-divided into 5 paddocks, well fenced 1 and Ow'lt watered, three-roomed Fousb and eighb-s<.ailed Stable. QQO AtfRES> ME3THVEN,, all ijeady tor cropping, well fenced and wateied, O«_/^J no house. -\CiC\ ACRES, splendid land, adjoining Township Jof MAYFIELD, three- JL^Q groomed House, &c. TO. THOMAS



g C 0 T T JJ E 0 S.' UNRIVALLED COO KIN G- .11 AN GEB Register Grates, Fenders, & Fire Irons. JOHN OKR & CO., EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. TIMBER, TIMBER. Sliarplin, Vincent and Co. HA.VING secured the greater part of the Bush at Alford Forest, and; erected extensive Sawmills, have decided to place their Timber oh the Ashburton Market. And having appointed MESSRS JOHN ORR & CO. AS OUR SOLE AGENTS, We are now prepared to supply through them SAWN TIMBER, STAKES, POSTS, RAILS, GATES, HURDLES, FIREWOOD, &c, Either at Ashburton or at the Mills, at Prices hitherto unheard of. IN Reference to the above, we are now taking orders for BUILDING MATERIAL of Every Description, such as ; i i TIMBER, GALVANISED IRON, 5 to 10 feet, SHEET LEAD, DOORS, SASHES, PAINTS, OILS, VARNISHES, WINDOW GLASS, WALL PAPERS, LOCKS, HINGES, CEMENT, GATES and HURDLES, And all kinds of FENCING MATERIAL. JOHN ORR~~~AND CO SPECTACLES, ,; ■ ""■•■'■' N. LAZABUS dk CO., oauLisT-opriciANs. LONDON, CALCUTTA, and 281 and 283, COLLINS STREET, MELBOURNE By appointment to H. E. The Marquis of Dufferin, ex Viceroy of India, etc,, have appointed «, , I. ialek and Coy SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON I SALEK & CO. have been thoroughly instructed in our system of sight testing (patent 4354) which is now being universally adopted, and may be consulted for SPECTACLES OB EYE GLASSES DAILY. Our " SPECIALITE " SPECTACLES and EYEGLASSES fitted with LENSES, correcting the defects of each eye, and in frames adjusted for Comfort and Good Appearance are, in nearly all cases, supplied at once, after the sight is tested by our agents, or (in preference) on the prescriptions of ophthalmic surgeons. The Medical Profession and all interested in Optical Science are invited to see this beautiful test and all the latest improvements in Lenses and Frames as advised by the most eminent Oculists. 2 51



ijJ^^^^L BroilKe Medal, /ffw|fr|jßN ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, \ S my claim on the North British and Mercantile Insurance Company, for the Damage done by the late fire Has Not Been Recognised I am reluctantly Compelled To File. The businsss, howevar, will be immediately curried Jon under my management. 4NDRW°~~BLACK, EAST STREET ASHBURTON, AND AT BAKAIA. S ROBERT MURRAY? /ffX Watch and Clock MAKER GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN, &c ALWAYS IN STOCK, A VERY LARGE AND VARIED ASSORTMENT OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, PLATE, CLOCKS, OPTICAL GOODS, &c. Specimens of Work on view in Shop Window. EAST STBEEtT^SHBUBTON. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS POST OR TELEGRAPH. THE HOLIDAYS. \\T E have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. A.ORANGI, a LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES in GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO A AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &o. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. (SpCCiStl I J^st Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Best in the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. E^, Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES in TWEEDS, COATINGS SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for the present season. The rush of orders already in 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, &a. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good y*W^ SPAMOW XBERBYKAB TAILOES <3e QIJTFITTERS EAST STREET, ASEfBVBTON,



CHKISTJirAg, 1891 & IBirYBIB, 1892. F. NOKES, ONCE more presents lv« Compliments to the Inhabitants of Ashburtcn ami the Public, geaerally, 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 FROMj 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 MITCHELL & TURNER OUR SA LE OFMEFS OUTFITS HATING PROVED A. GRAND SUCCESS, WE HAVE MADE ANOTHER LARGE PURCHASE WHiICH WILL BE OPENED AND ON VIEW ON SATURDAY NEXT. O ' " A COMPLETE r COLONIAL SUIT HA/.C SHIRT DIIAWEPvS fOr UNDER FL&NNELJ 455.! r TIE SOCKS BOOTS HANDKERCHIEF J OUTFIT COLONIAL SADDLE TWEED TROUSERS ... 12s 6d FIRST CLASS MOLES ... 8a 6d MENS'SHOOTERS ... ... „, ... I2s 6d SUITS TO MEASURE



Market House. CROCKERY. CROCKERY. The Newest and Best Selected Patterns direct from the Home Potteries. f HIWWAItH. A most Choice Selection in all the Latest Designs. H O U S F/ FURNISHING IRONMO N G E R Y, AND ELECTRO-PLATED WARE. A Splendid Assortment wqrth Inspection. crows, crows* AND AMMUNITION, CARTRIDGES, A KB CARTRIDGE CASES, CAPS, WADS, AXP CARTRIDGE FILLERS, all from the best factories. Two Deliveries of Goods daily in Town and Suburbs. All Trains met. Orders by post dispatched immediately. Customers waited upon for Orders, if requested. SATISFACTION TO CUSTOMERS IS OUR ENDEAVOUR. Stephens Bi^os,, Market House,



COMPULSORY SALE NOW OV AT W. W. Spencer & Co.'s THE ARCADE. White Lace Cui tains, Is 9d a pair WhiteTwilledSheeting(double width 10|d Prints, 2?d, 3d, 3|rd,4'l. Calicoes 2id Dress Goods 4-lcl Muslins 3|d Men's Woollen Socks *l\ Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid Men's Bluchers 5.s fid Men's Colonial Made Shooters, Nailed, 8s lid Ladies Kid Lace Shoes 4s lld Women's Kid Elastic Side Boots 5s 6d AT W W SPENO-K AND COS THE ARCADE



Hoots. Boots. BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN. —I am now in a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of in Ashburton. The above has been made to my own special order in the best factory in Canterbury, therefore Customers can rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. Note the address— O'CONNOR S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade. I N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, or Riveted, made on the Premises ; also Repairs. ! THE NEW GROCERY DEPOT, Baker's Buildings, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms, Havelock Street. REMOVED from TANCRED Street. WE feel called upon to say that through the instrumentality of others in the same line of business, we have been put to the inconvenience and expense of moving into new premises. One Trial Avill convince you that you can Save Money by Shopping with us. Agents for—The Arab, Matchless, Nelson and Moate, Indian, Ceylon, 'and China Teas, at 2s per Ib. REDUCTIONS to hotelkeepers and large customers LIGHT'S CASH STORE. N.B. — Members of Co-operative Societies are reminded that we give a Cash Discount cf 10 per cent" (two shillings in the £) off the prices charged at their Stores, otherwise our own low prices will be forNETT CASH ONLY.



liitiiHinitioii Ammunition. Cartridges and Cartridg? Cases, Caps, Shot, Gunpowder, Powder and Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recappers, Loaders, Wads, Punches, etc. SCOTT'S Well-known RANGES, a,t Greatly Reduced Prices. T HAYE IN STOCK AND TO LAND 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 100 Cases Castor Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, rod f.ml black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome.s Plough Shares GardenTools of every description Electro-plated Ware Barbed and Fencing Wire General, Station, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars CHIN\, INDIA, and CEYLON TEAS. I am well stocked with all requisites for THRESHING MACHINES, viz ;—Best English Leather Belting, Castor and all other Oils. VALVOLINE. Perforated Zinc in all sizes, Asbestos Packet (in sheet and round). I HAVE ALWAYS TOR SALE, - STRAW AND OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, ANP CHICKWHEAT. h complete assortment of the best Bands WINES AND SPIRITS, * ALES AND STOUTS, Australian SHERRIES & CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand. HENRY r/ANDER, ENRY ZJANDER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER --AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Canton JVlarine Insurance Company, Australian Mutual Provident S'Acieiy



HAINMEB £c BRIDGE AUTHORISED AND LICENSED SURVEYORS. ALL information concerning Cost of Work, &c., can be obtained from CHARLES BRADDELL, 2|39 Agent, Ashburton. [a card.] O. E. ITOCXKS & SOIN, AUTHORISED SURVEYORS, Licensed under "The Land Transfer Act, 1885," ARCHITECTS, etc. ESTATES Surveyed and Subdivided, Contract Ploughing and Crops measured, Plans and Estimates for Build ings made. Road Board Offices, Moore Street, Ashburton February, 1892. 2 71 "~THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS "T^TOVELTIES in Fancy Work for the LN present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses. Ladies' and Children's Clothing, Infants' Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always in stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socks nd Stockings, home knitted. MRS ADAMS, LADIES' AND CHILDREN'S DRAPER, HENRY ZANDER. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. I BEG to Intimate that I have Just Landed a Laiye and Varied Stock of Guns C*uns Guns HOLLIS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrell, Breech and Muzzle Loading, well worthy of inspec tion. Reyolvers, Revolvers.



PUBLIC TRUST g|g. OFFICE OF N.Z. THE Public Trust Oflice ot Naw Zealand offers great advantages to its» «lients 1 including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public inwcee The following comparison ot business between the years 1879 and 1889 will snowtne rogress made :— . oaa 1879-80 1889 Cash receipts - £41,813 .. £183,336 Total transact cms, per balance-sheet £92,318 ... £835,20-2 Securities- ' joiacmq General Investment Account £70,864 ... Special Investment Account £2,65s ... W»« Expenses Account— Total receipts 'e2 'l^ '" 9^B Administrations l'" •- • l? n Probates and trusts l<* " Wills provisionally accepted J- ••• in w« Letters received ... 2,122 ... 10,326 Lpf,fpr<« ilp^naffliPfl . » ••• IAS2 10,UUd Letters despatched .. jj M HAMILTON, District Agent Reductions. Reductions. COOKING KANGEST 0 COOKING KANGES, Any make, at Reduced Prices from this date. TIMBER. TIMBER. TIMBEE. We have 50,000ft. of Dry Seasoned Match-Lining and Flooring iu stock and ready for use. 20,000ft. of Boards and Scantling. WE are Prepared to Supply MATERIALS of the very BEST DESCRIPTION for Buildings throughout; from the foundations to the last touch of Paint oil).- Clients are invited to bring their Orders to us direct, as we have no commissions to pay, being direct Importers. W. H. Collins & Co.,- IRONMONGERS AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETC., TIMBEB & COAL MERCHANTS. rßoyal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR^Grey Valley Coal Company. (Mount Somers Coal Mines.



Interval of fifteen minutes. PART 11. Selection, " Bohemian Girl,"... Orchestra Song and Chorus, " Home, Boys, Home," Mr P. Williams Song, " Remember me no more," Miss Henry Irish Jig Mr O'Loughlin Duet, piano, Mrs Claridge and Miss Kelly Sons, "Dear Little Shamrock," Miss T. Butler Duet, "Friendship," Mrs Williams and Mr Milsom Song, comic Mr J B. Kirk Sword Dance Mr G. Morrison Pong, " Sogscarth Aroon," Mr MacLean Dunn Seauntreus Mr A. McKay Son?, "Ballyhooley," ... Mr F. Henry Irish Reel... Messrs O'Loughlin, I). Fitz gerald, N. Fitzgerald, and D. Brick God Save the Queen ... ... Company Musical Director ... Mr Hoi ace Gates Leader... ... Mr 11. Wood (Timaru) Pianiste Mrs A. C. Claridge Hon. Secretary Mr W. Adams 3J64 POSITIVELY OISE NIGHT OttLY. COMING Tuesday, March 15. Coming in all its Original Gi/anrleur. THE AMUSEMENT WONDER OF THE AGE. THE BIG ONE OF THE WORLD. WirtlTßros.' Enormous United SHOWS, Under One Mammoth Five-Pole Tent. ONLY THREE-RING CIRCUS, ONLY ROMAN HIPPODROME, And the only and ORIGINAL WILD WEST SHOW. THE Richest, Grandest, Greatest, Moral, Most Popular Amusement Institution in the World, Tremendously Augmented, Superbly Equipped, and , Oofossally Perfected for our All World Tour. AN ARMY OF MEN AND HORSES, Patronised by the Best People Every where. Ladies and Children can, and do, everywhere visit this Greatest Show in perfect security and pleasure. The ouly Show that can pleasa the Little Folks, aiming to charm and benefit ' the young, more than a life of travel could reveal. MEXICANS, COWBOYS, INDIANS, ROMANS, RIDERS, ATHLETES, GYMNASTS, ACROBATS, AND TWENTY MUTE CLOWNS AND PANTOMIME FUN MAKERS. The Only Great Show you will ever See. The only Show that perform what they Advertise. The only Circus worth calling a Circus in Australasia. Incurring Unparalleled Expense, En countering Serious Dangeis, Surmount ing Tremendous Obstacles, Braving the Most formidable Risks to please, amuse, instruct, delight, and Benefit the Wonderful loung Empire of the South. WILD 4MFRICA BROUGHT TO VOOR DOORS, Showing the Method of Lassoing and Taming Wild Cattle and Horses on the Prairies of America. PROFESSOR KNEEBONE, Champion all round athlete of Australia. with an Open Challenge to all athletes, Tlirce Circus Hiiur* IN SIMULTANEOUS ACTION. Doors open at 7. Performance at 8 sharp TENDERS. WANTED, Tenders for Ploughing Harrowing, and Sowing abou 400 Acres at Rakaia—to beinby March 2fc Specifications can be seen at Mr Oxley's, Rakaia, or office of thi paper. 3 *



Mr T. Bulloek TO LET. — Dwelling-house of five rooms, well situated at the corner of Park and Wills street;, near the Domain, and not far from the Railway Station. Apply to T. BULLOCK. FOR SALIV Lots 06, 93 and 99 township of Winslow.—T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE.— A number of Town Sections, also Cottage Properties atl ow prices. Full particulars on application. MCE Building Site, T.S. 1229, Bur nett Street, West. Price, £37 10s. Terms if required. 376 ACRES. Mount Somers District, R.S's. 31269, 31270. Low price and easy terms. T. BULLOCK. Entertainments. UNITED CONCERT, BY Children attending Wesleyan and PrimitiveMethodistSunday Schools. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, MONDAY, MARCH 14. Songs, Choruses, &c. KINDERSPIEL—" Day of Rest and Gladness," Largest Chorus of Children yet heard in Ashburton. Admission, 2s & Is. Commence afc 8 p.m. 3^__ CONCERT IN AID OF THE CONVENT SCHOOL, ASHBURTON. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, Thursday, March \tt (ST. PATRICK'S DAY), 1892. — X»IftOOTtA.M:M.E.— PART I. Overture, "Colleen Bawn,"... Orchestra Glee, " Go where Glory waits thee," Company Song, "Three men in a boat," Mr Milsoni Duett, "FiowerGatherers," Misses Butler Hornpipe Mr O'Sullivan Duet, piano, " Clochettes," Misses Sutherland and Devane Song. " She's a charming girl," Mr J. Stevenson. Song, "Kilkrney," Miss Fox Comic Sons: Mr J. B. Kirk Highland Fling ... Mr Donald McLean Song, "The harp that once," Mr Hi^gins Duett, " What are the wild waves saying," Miss Henry and Mr H. Gates, Son?, "Tell her I love her so," Mr Flower Foursome Reel,.. Lagmhor Highlanders



mr t bullock "" Auctioneer's notice. MR G. WILLERS' Properties, A Word Forest Road and on the Island. Intending purchasers are reminded that the Sale takes place at the AKOAUfc To-W or row, At 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, .» n* Auctioneer. ~~ SATURDAY, MARCH 12. What has often been asked for, a small paddock near town, Q ACRES 5 MR T BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arsade on the above date, allot ment number 116, containing k ACRES g Fronting Winter's road and Cross street, Allenton, all in grass, very good site for a private residence. As a rule there are numerous applications tor small holdings near town. Ihis ofters a favorable opportunity to those in want of same. Inspection invited. Easy term?. Note time o^ll^.^ 2*24 Auctioneer "satubday,"maroh 12. Suburban property, well situated, on the West Belt. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the owner to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — . . r> LOTS 87 and 88, each containing One Acre, fronting the West Belt, and adjoining Mr Cambridge's property, good building site. . . LOTS 92 and 93, each containing lwo icres, fronting Cross street, Allenton, and adjoining the above This is a very nice little paddock of four acres allin grass, very conveniently situated near the West Belo and Domain Recreation grounds.



TINWALD.— Dwelling House. IVo Shops and flwell'ngs attached, to gether with half-acre Land. MR T BULLOCK has received in structions from Mrs Corrigan to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, her property fronting Archibald and McMurdo Streets, Imwald, bT.l.'s numbered 78 and 87, containing A acre On the front section is irected a dwelling house of six rooms with verandah, also two shops with dwellingsattached, carpenter s shop, daiiy, etc. Or the section fronting McMurdo Street there are stockyard, stable, cow. shed, pioraeries, and other buildings. There is also an Orchard, well stocked with choice fruit trees, The property is well situated, being not far from the Railway Station and having two frontages. Terms Liberal. kale at 11 a.m. 3 76 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. 1 PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. 304 acres 304 METHVEN. MR T BULLOCK has received in structions fromMuß.M. Morten to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, the unsold portion of Ins property at Methven 304 ACRES 304 Also a number of Town Sections. Full particulars in future advertisement. ~~~T. BULLOCK, „,- Auctioneer. MR D- THOMAS. ~~ DAVID THOMAS. . SATURDAY, MARCH 12, 1892. AT THE ARCADE. USUAL WEEKLY HORSE SALE. 40 HORSES 40 S P E C I A iTb NTRY. On account Client. 0 Draught HORSES. ' i\ MARES, with fouls at foot. -| DRAY and FRAME (Stool). 1 Double-Furrow PLOUGH (Reid and A Gray.) GENERAL ENTRIES COMPRISE. - Farm Horses of all descriptions, Hacks and Light Harness Horses, bn- { broken"Colte and Fillies, Drays, Ploughs, Harness, and Sundries too numerous to mention. Sal* t»b 12 o'clock sharp. i D. THOMAS, *jm &tosfc Salesm.au, 2:;sr



Liberal terms. Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3^25 Auctioneer. SATi^TrTMABm 12' RANGITATA ISLAND. 185 acres 185 MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr Thomson McKay, to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, MARCH 12, HIS PKOPEKTY ON THE RANGITATA ISLAND, Being E,S.'s 26012, 26193 and 26338, containing in all 185 Acres 3 Roods 185 All fenced and in. English grasses. There is a school at the corner of the property ; very good sheep country. Those desirous of purchasing are invited to inspect. Terms to suit Buyers. Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 04-0Q Auctioneer. SATUKDAy^ MARCH 19. MR T BULLOCK has received in structions from Mu P. Schneiwbr to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on SATURDAY, March 19,— His proper* on Beach road, Hampstend, Being Lot 15, containing A Acre, on which is erected a Cottage. The land is of crood quality. There are a number ot fruit trees planted on the juoperty. Easy terms. Sale at 11 a.m. 3 75 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. SATOBiAY7MAioi~I9.