fortnight was granted to the town clerk and, for a month farther should he re quire it, to recruit his health. LICENSES. Auctioneers' licenses were granted to J. R. Bland, R. Friedlander, D. Thomas, and Alfred Harrison. NEXT MEETING. Next meeting of the Council was fixed for January 9, 1893. ACCOUNTS. Accounts to the amount of £144 were passed for payment, and the Council resolved itself into a DOMAIN BOARD. THE CVi LING TRACK, . The special Committee appointed at, the last meeting of the Board to deal with the applications of the Ariel Bicycle Club and of the Caledonian Society, reported "that with respect to the Ariel Club's application, the Committee, after making enquiries, found that, the Ashburton Amateur Cycling Club were willing to meet the Ariel Club and allow them the use of the Domain track on condition that they paid half of the track expense* for the current season, The Ariel Club were infoimed of this, and a meeting be tween the two Clubs was to be arranged last week. Two letters from the Amateur Cycling Club on this matter have been received, which will be laid before you. The Caledonian Society have also been informed th«*t no real difficulty need exist in obtaining the track for training pur- Boses8 oses for those members of the Ariel lub who intend to compete at the Society's sports, as the Amateur Club are willing to meet the other Club on equitable lerms." The Amateur Cycling Club wrote stat ing that they were willing to admit the Ariel Cycling Club to the use of the track on payment by them of half ihe current year's expenses of maintenance. They had not been approached by the Ariel Club on the matter of the use of the track. The year's expenses had amounted to £90 sb. The Ariel Club also wrote offering £3 3a for the use of the track until the end of March, this to include maintenance during that time. Mr Paul said it was evidently impos sible for these two Clubs to arrange matters amicably. He had been at pains to inquire into the position of the ques tion as between the two Clubs, and had found that the Amateur Cycling Club had not been approached by the Ariel Club, whose deputation had come to the Board's meeting and stated that they had ap proached the Cycling Club officially. He bad found that this was not the case, as the Amateur Cycling Club had not been so approached. Mr Duncan—The deputation did not say they approached the Club officially. Mr Paul went on to say that he had visited the track and found that it was not in a good state of maintenance. He had taken upon himself to instruct the clerk to request the Cycling Club to proceed at once to put the track iv order, and a letter from the Club had been received to the effect that the work of maintenance would be at once undertaken and would be com pleted within a fortnight. He moved the adoption of the report. Mr Thomas pointed out that the Ariel Club had in the first letter they wrote to the Board offered to pay a fair share of the maintenance. They now declined to pay any maintenance cost at all. Their statement as to approaching even un officially the Amateur Club had been denied. * He was in favor of the two Clubs using the track, but on equitable terms. He would second the adoption of the re port. Mr Jones here joined the Board, and took his seat. The report was adopted, Mr Saaly rose to move, as per notice given, the rescinding oi the resolution parsed at a previous meeting giving authority to the Amateur Cycling Club to prevent unattached riders (i.e., non members of the Amateur Cycling Club) from using the track. There might bo half a dozen clubs started in the Borough or district, and there would be increase *of difficulty as every new club came into existence. He held that the proper body to hold supreme control of the track and sports ground was the Board, and unless this were done there would be constant friction. There had been a new Cricket Club started, and tha<; club was using the cricket pitch and paying rent to the Ash burton Club while the Board got no rent from them *»t all. He held that the Ariel Club should come in and use the track on payment of the initial £6 5s that the other clubs had paid, and that all clubs should come to the Board and pay what was necessary and enjoy the privilege of using the ground. _ : Mr Anderson seconded the motion. j Mr Paul opposed the motion in justice to the Bicycle Club. When the scale of fees was drawn up the other Cricket Club was not in existence, and the receipt of any further revenue for ihat year mas not contemplated. It was precisely the same with the Cycling Club, who had spent a large sum of money in putting the track in order, and were entitled to protection. The track certainly had not been well kept of late, but the captain of the Amateur Club had assured him that would be seen to without loss of time. The resolution Mr Scaly sought to rescind had been passed by a full Board with > their eyes open, and to rescind it would make the Board look very foolish in the eyes of the public. If it were rescinded j tha resolution giving the Cricket Club ! control of the pitch would also have to be escinded. Mr Cuthbertson opposed the motion, believing that the trouble could be amicably settled if the right steps were taken. He gave details of the arrange? menta between the two Cricket Clubs. The Albion Club paid the old Club £1 Is for the use of the roller and a piece of ground outside the pitch, which the old Club had turfed at a cost of £30, and 5s for the use of the pitch for foreign matches. Ihe old Club had received in all 26s from the new Club, and as, was paid to the caretaker in fee for preparing the pitch. He opposed the motion as unfair to the Amateur Cycling Club. Mr Thomas also opposed the motion. He stigmatised the letter of the Ariel Club .as sheer impudence. They were asking the Board to spend £10 for their benefit, and offered £3 3s in payment. He would help the Ariel to get the use of the track, bufc only oh equitable terms, '' Mr Duncan felt that the: authority given £pt"hV'Amateur Cycling Club tied the hands of the Board, and prevented it from having proper control of the track. |f j;h.e B°ar4 had power to give authority it jiad power to withdraw it. No term had been asked for and, no term had been given. There y?&n nq second club in exis, fance when the authority waa givon, but as there was another club nqw he vote for the motion to set th.c Board's handtt free, Mr .Jones wpuld oppose the motion. The- Chairman would have to vote for the motion. He understood when the authority was given that any bicyclist could use the track on payment of membership fee. Thjs not being the ease, e,{\s a yp'y substantial number of (jjcyclists prevented from wsing the tracks jje would Vote for the motion/ 4*lr Scaly replied. He would be no party to the Ariel Club or any other club coming in and usinsr the track with out paying the initial £6 5s that all o hers had to pay. Mr Thomas said this was what he had contended for when the motion asked to be rescinded was passed. A vote was taken and these voted with the. Ayes-*-: this Chairman,- and Messrs Scaly, Ander son and Duncan^— i.\ -For-'tijij- MWssrsThoinas; Paul, Cuthbertson, and Jones—4. The Chairman gave his castry YVtiQ With Ayw, aud declared th« motion

carried. Mr Sea-y moved that the Ariel Club be. allowed the use of the track on payment of the initial £6 5s paid by tha other clubs, £3 3s fee, and £5 5s if ii close day be required, and to maintain the track for their own use. In reply to Mr Thomas who seconded, the clerk «<aid the amateur club had not formally accepted the Board's terms, but had applied for a reduction of the fees charged. Mr Paul moved an amendment to the effect that no steps be taken in regard fco the Ariel Club until the Board's actual porition with the Amateur Cycling Club be ascertained. Mr Cubhbertson seconded the amend ment, and Mr Jones supported the motion. Tne Chairman favored the amendment, and Mr Thomas failed to see what benefit would be obtained by delay. Discussion* of a desultory nature fol lowed, and the amendment hiving been put was lost by 4 Lo 3, Mr Duncan leav ing the table and not voting. The motion was then carried by 4 to 3. ! Mr Thomas moved that thn Ariel Club be not allowed to use the track until they have accepted the Board's terms. Mr Paul seconded: and the motion was carried unanimously. Mr Thomas wished to have the £6 5s handed over to the old Club towards the expense they had incurred in preparing the track. He moved in this direction, and Mr Duncan seconded, but the motion was lost. Saveral small matters were left to the Domain Committee; and the Board adjourned.

CRICKET.

NEW SOUTH WALES V SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

I f PKR PEBBS ASSOCIATION. ] '

Adelaide, December .19. The first innings of the bouth Austra lian eleven closed for 212, the highest scorers being Hill 60, and Giffen 75. Ihe home team being 125 behind followed on for their second innings, and at the close of the day's play had lost four wickets for 195 runs. Lyons made/top score with 124.

ASHBURTON V. HIGH SCHOOL.

The following will play for the Ash burton High School, past and present, in the match against the Ashburton Cricket' Club to-morrow:—Mr J, E. Buchanan ; Cromie, Chapman, H. Curtis, A. On, R, Fooks, Dryden, J. Alcorn, W. Steward, B. Shearman, E. Buchanan, A. Buchanan, L. Buchanan (ast but not least.) . The following will represent the Ash burton Cricket Club :-- Denshire, Pooks, Simpson, Lane, Price, Dixon, T. Sawle, Cuthbertson, Mitchell, Todd, and G. W. Andrews. Emergencies—Werry and L. F. Andrewes. Play will commence at 2 o'clock sharp. Afternoon tea for payers and lady friends will bs provided on the ground.

ROAD BOARD.

WAKANUfIUVER BOARD.

The monthly meeting of the above Board was held on Saturday,, December 10. Present —Mes&rs T. Clephane (Chair man), E. Thomas, D. J ohnston, J, Wilson, and J. Brown. WORKS. Arrangements were made for the pur pose of fencing in portion of ths pro tective works. WAKANUI WATER SOPPLY. Considerable discussion took place on Council s project of taking water from the Wakanui mill race, and the following motion was carried—"That this Boarct objects, in the interests of the ratepayers of the Wakanui flat, to the water being taken from the old intake near the Wakanui mill race on account of the river being made a receptacle for the filth of tne Borough of Ashburton." PAYMENTS. Accounts amounting to £2 12s 6d were passed for payment, and the meeting adjourned.

Court of Appeal.

PER PKKSS ASSOCIATION.

Wellington, December 19. At the sitting of the Court of Appeal held to-day, the terms of the Appeal to the Privy Council, in the case cf Claridsje v, the Utiion Steamship Company, were settled, respondent waiving security, and the Company undertaking to press forward the appeal. The appeal in the case of Martin v. Campbell was dismissed. This appeal was from a conviction for keeping a betting house. The Court held that appellant had received moneys on contract to pay dividends at the same rate as the totalisator would pay, and that there was no ground for holding that he had merely acted as an agent on the totaiiaator itself. The conviction was affirmed. The Chief Justice announced that judg ment would be delivered aftei the new year in the appeal cases Stokes v Daven port (lead-headed nails) and Isitt v Taylor (Sydenham licenses). It was pointed out that it would be inconvenient to deliver them in the long vacation, and his Honor said that he would communicate with the parties conoerned before deciding,

THE ASH BURTON GUARDIAN: TTTESDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1892.



In the Estate of Andrew Guni>erson, > late of Alford Forest, labourer, de-: ! ceased, intestate. j ! I P^RSOKS indebted to this esbite are -*- requestad to pay th«* aniouus of their several accounts to me, cr to any I Postal Money Order Uffice. Persons having accounts against this estate are re quested to send them in to my Agent at Christchurch, on or before TUESDAY, the 14th day of February next, on the printed form which can be obtained f.,r the purpose from any of the Agents of this office. N.B.— Any account not sent in by the day named may be rejected. | J K. WARBCRTON, Public Trustee. ' Public Trust Office, Wellington, . December 9, 1892. 12 96 GERALDINE STOCK SALE. WEDNESDA f, DECEMBER 21, 1892. WJfl have received nstructions to offer 1 ft DO flalfbred T* o-tooths, mixed •■■^'V/vj sexes. . 1 000 Half and r^lre. equarfcflr-bred -«-v/\»/v/ Two-tooths, mixed sexes, all one brand and ear mark. f\ TArwquarterbred Two* Tooths, \Jtf\J mixed sexes, very forward. K/"\r\ Threequarterbred Two-Tooths, W\J mixed sexes, nearly fat. Threequarterbred Two-Tooths, rHOkJ mixed sexes, large framed sheep. The above lines of Sheep are all really good and will come off fat early in the season We shall alao sell Fab and St' re Cattle. H. B. WEBSTER & 00. 12121 Auctioneers. A COMPACT LITTLE FARM FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY MR JOHN G._ RESTELL fin con junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited), have received instructions from Mr L. U. Bimlek to sell by private treaty,-- His farm of 65 ACRES, situated a few chains from the Alford Forest School. It is divided into eight paddocks, with good and well kept fences. The Buildings are very complete, and comprise large Dwellinghouse, Stable and Imple mant 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 ussock Feed. THE ASHBUM DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mb C. M, Brooke will be conducted n future by Mr li. E. Prlcbard. The present stock will be largely 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 ifc will only be necessary for a customer to give the copied number when requiring a renewal. All country orders will receive prompt, attention, it will be the new proprietor's endeavor to make ■■■■» THE DISPENSARY a well appointed establishment in every respect. 101203 CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. €. U BROOKE, OPERATIVE CHEMIST, ASHBURTON, BEGS to notify that he is now manu facturing ■ AERATED WATERS, Of a very Superior Quality, which ho is supplying at Reduced Prices.— Finest Lemonade Genuine Soda Watet Belfast Ginger Ale Raspberryade 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. Zealand la Hoots. rj^HE Wonderful Reputation of these I grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF is greater tban ever. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make in the Colony The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of th,ese B.opts that they guarantee eyery pair br^ded I ZEALANt)IA. For real hard wear and oomfoH they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different fittings that every kind of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this Brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealandia Boot and you will never buy any other make. The Boys'and Girls' DEPENDABLE SCHOOL BOOTS and the PARAGON (Patent) are wonderful; they are Regular Warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts can now obtain these fine BOOffS trom ■ " ' fly, JF, ntiliop, ZEimiii.t boot wm, AUUB V RTON |



Mr H. A, McKay, of Messrs Miles and Company's staff, was proceeding to the Tinwald saleyards this morning, and when ridipg over the traffic bridge had the mis fortune to come down with his horse, sustaining in the fall a fractured ankle. He was picked up by Mr Kingston, who was driving to town, and taken to the Hospital, where the injured limb was set by Dr Trevor, and the.patient made as comfortable as possible. Gmackneix and Digestive Biscuits for Invalids are unsurpassed. Mado by AULSEBROOK AND Co. The Onslow Biscuit. The latest nd most delic c biscuit manufactured by ' Aulsftbrook an C" ■■■. ■ '; :.■ SPECIAL ENTRyI """"' SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24. 22 Pairs LAMPS, 3 Sets Trap Harness, fcjdddles, Cart Bridles, Br^shef, (-firths, Spurs, Chamois Skins, etc, etc. ALFRED HARRISON, 12 135 Auctioneer, THE OFFICES OF THE UNDER SIGNED WILL. lIjB (LOIEI) »OB THE CHRISTMAS A^D NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS, TO' THURSDAY MORNING, The 29th Decembek, 1892, and .ox. MONDAY, the 2nd JANUARY, 1893. MILES & CO. MtEPLAifl>EI^ PQS, D.'I'HOMAX '" ' j J. G. BESTELL, la Qonjuuction iwith the N, r <?.Jv, & M,A.



• Business Notices |" : :, HENRY ZANDER. AS the Harvesting Season is now drawing near, I beg to intimate that I have bought a very large stock of Harvesting IVlateriala, anticipating a correspondingly large demand. Binding Twines I Binding Twines I I keep nothing but what I can confi [ dently recommend to my Customers — MANILLA, HALF-and-HALF, FLAX, and HEMP Twines, of the most popular makers. Binding Wire! Binding Wire! 1 have just landed ex s.s. "Pakeha,' my Season's Stock of the Celebrated White Cioss Brand. Farmers will study their own interest by ordering early, as there is every probability of a scarcity later in the seat en. Reapers X Binders. ANY MAKE supplied at Agent's prices j properly put together. MACHINE EXTRAS. A Large Stock of EXTRAS (MoCormick, Deering, Massey, and Buckeye) always on hand as far as possible, and can be obtained at any hour, day or night, for the convenience ot Farmers. Oils! Oils! .lust Landed—A large quantity ol Machine and other Oils, Castor, Valvo line, Oolz-i, Lard, Golden Machinery, Lubricating, Olive, Boiled and Raw Linseed, Tattoo Branding—Bed, Blue, and Black—in one and five-gallon Drums. Agent for the— "TITAN" WIRE STRAINERS. Best English Leather Belting (all sizes), Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough-Shares, Garden Tools of every description, Barbed and Plain Steel Fencing Wire and Staples, Seaming Twine. A splendid assortment ot ELECTRO PLATED WARE, suitable for Wedding and Christmas Presents. CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND HARVESTING TOOLS IN ENDLESS VARIETY. Having been frequently requested by a large number of Farmers, I have recently added to my already well-selected stock CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTH, CHINA and COCOANUT MATTING, WINDOW BLINDS, DOOR MATS, JSTC, ETC specially imported, and 50 por cent cheaper than any Retail House. General, Station, AND Family Groceries. MAURITIUS, CHINA, AND QUEENSLAND SUGARS. CHINA, INDIA, & CEYLON Teas, WINES, SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Tlie TTlnest I3elica.<?ie* from all rarts of the woi Id. Also, —Some French and German Liqueurs. German -Laqjor Beer now. in stock. HENRY 7AND ER, EN R V ZJ AND ER, GENERAL MERCHANT AND IMPORTEB, A.«ENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company j Canton Marine Insurance Company, : AuMaliac Mutual Provident; £h{?ie+y i



j NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALABIAI STEAMSHIP COMPANY. fjpHE Company's magnificent Steamen I will be despatched m under (taking passengers and cargo at reduced rates) : S.s. WARRIMOO; 4000 tons, for Wei lington, Auckland and Sydney, thenca Melbourne, Hobirt, and Bluff, on THURSDAY, December 22, at 5 p.m. S.s. MIOWERA. 4000 tons, for Port Chalmers, Bluff, Hobart, and Mel bourne, thence Sydney and Auckland, on TUESDAY, December 27- S.s. WARRIMOO, 4000 tons, for an ex cursion to the West Coast Sounds, leaving Lyttelton about January 18. For further particulars apply to KINSfcY and CO., Agents, Chzistchurch and Lyttslton. Or HENRY ZANDFR, 12140 Agent, Ashburton. TENDERS FOR LEASING. mHE WAIMATE HIGH SCHOOL. BOARD invite TENDERS for a LEASE, for Fourteen years, of the following Lands:— 1. Reserve ] 553, containing 264 acres, situated seven or eight miles from Methven, near Rakaia Gorge, re* cently occupied by Messrs Coster Bros. 2. Part of Keserve 2002, containing 576 aOr 16p, adjoining Station Peak Run, slid lately occupied by Messrs i Campbell and Sous, Limited. Particulars of the land, and terms and conditions of leases, are to be seen at the office of the " Press," Christ church, or Mr J. Manchester, Wainiate. Tenders to be sent in, addressed to the Chairman, Waimate High School Board, Waimate, on or before January 1, 1893. 12 138 SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, the best, and the cheap est. Small ' Toods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A crial solicited. —W. J. iSILOOCK. 4t182 Alforil Estate. WE have several Blocks of Land on this Estate for sale on easy terms of payment. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Or MILES AND CO., Ashburton and Rakaia Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, HaVELOCK STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE H WE FOW ON VIEW a Large and Select A ssortment 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, Chefforiiers, 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 Stephens Bros., IVf ARKET House. JAM. JAM JUST ARRIVED, apecial 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 Priced Come and INSPECT OUR STOCK EARLY ANP O*TEN. STEPHENS BROS,



CHRISTMAS, 1892. riTE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SPECIAL LOT 01 New Suitings & Trouserings IN THE LATEST STYLES GENTLEMEN REQUIRING NEW SUITS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, SHOULD LEAVE THEIR ORDERS WITH US AS EAPLY AS POSSIBLE. CRAIGHEAD & BEBBYMAN, Tailors and Outfitters. ASHBURTON & RAKAIA. » . - _____,



FOB SALE 3MASSEY REAPiSBS & BINDERS, Stationary Axle, at Specially Be* duced Prices. 12*35 FRTEDLANDER BROS, 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. 200 ACRES in grass, Mitcham Road.— Not having sold this by auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it. £116.—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 Bum to lend on good freehold security. TINWALD. FOR SALE Town Sectigns 413 and 414, Harland street. Price, £12 lOi each. Exceptionally easy terms, viz., £1 for section deposit-, balance by instal ments. T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent, The IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Ld. Established a.i>., 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 McCallum Sub-Agent for Ashburton and District. SCLANDERS & CO., 12 16 Chief Agt>nts for Canterbury. JTXCELSIOR SHOEING FORGE ..Hi AND COACH FACTORY. John Paget. Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and efficiently performed. .. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address -- BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. Preserve Your l^yesigfht, And have your Eyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System of N. LAZARUS, OCULIST OPTICIAN, OF London, Melbourne, and Calcuttta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, Watchmaker and Jeweller, WHO has been thoroughly instructed in this unequalled system. Each eye tested separately, and different lenses ("if required") fitted into frames made to fit different styles of faces, thns ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort. r THE NICEST ' CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS ARE POT PLANTS. C! \.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 have a large an 1 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 rates. JT. X H. O 3MC A S, HAVELOCK STREET. GREAT SALE AT Plckford & UnUrill's PREMIER ASHBDRTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. imURNITURE of all kind 8f Carpets, _IJ Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c, &c, must be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, &c. Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancj Tables &c, in Rimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, ani American Chairs, in great variety, Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILL, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. ASH BURTON. m ~~ MACHINE WORKS ANB. BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET Next the Post OiHee. i ] HESE WORKS, without doubt, con tain the most complete Engig^ev^ng Plant in the County, t-hejre|ow we. are able to execute all yrwki Wteusted to us with ECONOMY, DESPATCH and SATI3- FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED! Thos. X Ttil worth, PROPRIETOR **



- . . ...^ The Massey-Harrte Open-Back! BINBEU. 1 STRONGEST, BEST MADE, and LIGHTEST DRAUGHT BINDER: With Stark simple Knotter; no parts to wear, and surest Tyer made. : /'"•LOSE upon 2000 of these Binders sold Sn Great Britain and Ireland last Harvest \~J —more than were gold by all other makers together in the last three yean in that market. - PEEBLESS OIL-^SPECIALLY IMPORTED. The only Reliable Machine Oil; Best for all kinds of Machinery: THIOKEAB IN HOT WEATHER ' ■ r D. THOMAS. A Stylish Wadiiug Dfesg , a r; WITH EMBROIDERY TO MATCH, FOR 7s 6d. ' EX S. g. KLMSRSLIS -JUST OPENED-r CHOICE CARPRTS, RUGS TO MATCH, Linoleums and Oilcloth*. , MITCHELL and TURNKR. ,* J|b§- SCOTT lI ROH*. fpHESE RANGES GAINED FIRST PRIZE AT THE LATK CHRIST. CHURCH SHOW, AND STAND UNRIVALLED FOR . ';! EFFICIENCY, ECONOMY, AND SIMPLICITY PURCHASERS SHOULD TNSPEOT OUR STOCK - fhrlstchtircli Prices, WITH CARRIAGE ONLY ADDED. John Orr and Co M IMPORTERS OP HARDWARE , , Hanta Claus is Comingl. AND SO IS " ■ " FATHER CHRISTMAS. i H- M.~"JONES .';.;•*; e'AS a large and well assorted Stock of TOYS and FANCY GOODS than? 5--£ _ things uselul and pretty, suitable to commemorate the arrival of the ftbov* '" 'I distinguished visitors, calculated to please all «tgen and Bizei. '■■ '- ~;|! TOYS—Steam Engines, both stationary and travelling 2s 63, Magic Lanterns Is ' upwards, Zoetropes, Flying Machines 3d, Puzzles, Fans, Banners, 'A'hips, Horns, etc. Japanese Cabinets, Glove' and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Boxes Writing Cases, Desks, Albums, Ornament*?, Fancy Glass And Chinaware. ' ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS—Jam and Jelly Dishes, Butters, Cruets Te» Spoons, Toast Racks, Sugars and Creams, best qualities. ' PIANOS AND ORGANS. Christmas Cards and Booklets in great variety. - : Books, Books, Booka % OUR excellent selection of books especially suitable for School Prises tod Presentation purposes. . . -■ - . NOW LANDING and TO ARRIVE, ex Tainui, Ruapehu, Kaikoura and Tekoa from the well known publishers, " The Religious Tract Society," Wan), Locke and Co., Cassell and Co., Nesbit, Warno and Sons, and others, thus securing great : variety of reading and best values obtainable. '' VEBY LIBIiRAL DISCOUNT TO SCHOOL COMMITTEKS purchasing «„«, books in order to ke«?p the trade in the district. INSPECTION INVITED. H. Ul, Jones. The Deering Twine Binder, Over 250,000 Wow In Use. TIIK MOST POPULAR MACHINE XNfJW]*. '■/' ~/i EA.RLY Application is necessity, to save disappointment, for the bftlance of . this years . ";? , 5. 6, & 7 FEET CUT MACHINES. ; LURLINE HEMP BINDER TWINE, 700 feet to the pountL The best in -jV^ the market. *~Z': STOCK|OrIEXTRAS FOR DEERING'S MACHINES KEPT OX HAND. ji;! • TUCKEE~& BEAN^.fw : || AGENTS, WEST iSTRETT. : ' \ jW-:V!i,K| ' \'V ''.'■; ,'.i/'.:M