Late Bishop Crowther.

There is quite a romantic story attach in? to the career of the Right Rev Samuel Adjai Crowthor, Bishop of Niger Terri tory, who died last week. The deceased prelate was a native of Africa, and his history extends over sixty years or more, from a .stat j of abject servitude to the episcopate. His original name was Adjai and his family lived at Ochugu, in the Yorubu country, 100 miles inland from the Bight of Benin. In 1821 he was cirriud off by the Eyo Mahometans, was exchanged for a h«rse, was again ex changed at Dahdah and cruelly treated, was then again sold as a slave for some tobacco, was captured by an Knglish ship of war, and landed at Sierra Leone in 1822. He was baptised in 1825, taking the names of the Evangelical vicar of Christchurch, Newgate" street, Samuel Crowther. In 1829 he married Asano, a native giri, who had been taught in the same school with him. He was then for years schoolmaster of Regent's Town, and subsequently accompanied the first Niger expedition. Arrived in England, he was sent to the Church Missionary College, Islington, and was ordained by the Bishop of Lond'n. In 1854 he ac companied the second Niger Expedition, of which he wrote a very able account. He was afterwards an active clergyman at Akesea, translated the Bible into Yorubu, and undertook various other literary works of a religious character for the benefit of his African brethren. He was consecrated first Bishop of Niger Terri tory, West Africa, June 29,1864. In May, 1880, the Council of the Royal Geo graphical Society awarded a gold watch to Bishop Crowther "in recognition of the services he has rendered to geography."

A New Year Scene In Dunedin.

The " Tuapska Times " says :—On New Year's eve one of the leading hotels in Dunedin was the scene of a piece of rowdyism, the last act of which may not improbably be yet played out in the Police Court. Between eleven and twelve o'clock some twenty or thirty young fellows of the masher type, well known about town, assembled in the bar of the hotel in question, and set about ushering in the New Year in real old festive fashion. They had all liberally provided themselves with sky rockets of heavy calibre, and these they commenced to explode, at first singly, but as the fun grew and the whisky had time to operate, in a package at a time. Early in the proceedings a playful young gentleman exploded a bunch close to the barmaid, and after going off with a report like a thirty-two pounder, they ignited the young lady's dress, and she had to be carried limp and screaming from the bar. In a few minutes the landlord appeared on the scene, and " went" for two of the ringleaders, who are the sons of an ex-M.H.R,, who has occupied very high public positions in the colony. In the melee mine host got very badly knocked about, and was only rescued from the hands of the Philistines by a couple of burly constables, who had been summoned to his assistance. In the mean time a waiter had been struck in the eye by an explosive, and the agony he suffered, judging by his screams and the frantic manner in which he rushed through the establishment with his hands tightly clasped over the injured organ, must have been very extreme. The curious part of the business was that the police, afraid apparently of the social influence of the young rowdies, refused to take them to the station, even though repeatedly requested to do so by the Landlord. Bid they belong to a less influential class, they would have met with very ishort shrift. Eventually the bar, which presented a terrible state of disorder, was cleared by a posse of police.

COUNTY COUCIL.

The following concludes our report of : yesterday's meeting : — TAMPERING WITH RACES. Mr J. Crum waited on the Council with a view to explaining that the tampering lie had been charged with had been done wholly in ignorance of the law. He explained that he thought he was doing no wrong by allowing the water to run from the race into a low place and back again. The Engineer said no real damage had been done, and the man had evidently done what he did in ignorance. The Council accepted Mr Crum's apology with a caution. WATER SUPPLY COMMITTEE.

The report of the Sub-Committee appointed at last meeting to dispose of i water race applications was submitted. Among other things the Committee re commended the making of a permanent connection between the north and south branches of the Ashburton river, Mr Wright urged the adoption of the Committee's recommendation, as it would be a work that would return an annual yield of twenty per cent on the outlay. It would enable another hundred miles of races to be constructed, and would put a large tract of country in a better position for water supply The Chairman opposed the recom mendation on the grounds that, no pro vision for raising the money had been suggested, and the Council had no funds. It was not advisable to undertake work piecemeal, and the doing of this work now was sure to jeopardise the Lake Heron scheme.

Mr Grigg opposed this recommendation I on the ground that if it were adopted I before the full question of irrigation had been placed before the ratepayers, an injustice would be done to that question. After some further talk, the recom mendation was not adopted, the motion to adopt having been lost on the casting vote of the chairman. The following is the division list:—Ayes—Messrs Harper, Wright, Cameron, and Cosfcer. Noes — Messrs Friedlander, McMillan, Grigg, and Walker. The rest of the report, as already pub lished, was then approved of. KAKAIA DOMAIN. i The Rakaia Road Board wrote asking that the Engineer be permitted to inspect the river Rakaia at a point where 16 was encroaching upon and threatening damage to the Rakaia Domain. The request was granted. WATER BA.CE DISTRICTS. The draft special order, constituting water race districts, prepared by Mr 0. W. Purnell, aa required by the new Water Supply Act, was adopted. SLAUGHTER HOUSES, i A large number of slaughter house licenses were renewed. TENDERS. f£ Messrs Grigg, Friedlander, Cameron, and Wright were constituted a Committee to accept tenders, and accepted the following—Cornelius O'Connor, for con tracts 1, 2, and 3-at £43 4s 3d for No. I ; £38 2s 6d for No. 2 ; and £29 15s 9d for No. 3. This was all the business.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, J893.



I "KeMiS'o's l»mvi>nt !> destroys; Bug? Fleas, Moth*, Beetle*, ami all other insects whilst quite harmless to domestic animals In exterminating Beetles the success of thi powder is extraordinary. It is perfect!; I clean in application. So» thr »rti<;le yoi mirchase is "Keatinh's," m inHaiousar oxiousanditieftcc.fn.i'. > >ld :-' lms, 6d Is nnd 2a fid each ' »• ■■'" .~bon>: ■*• j *""" .Zji^ii-L" - TENDERS. WANTED Tenders for Stocking am Forking about 900 acres Wheai and Gate, at Lsiuriston and Lyndhurst Tenders closn on WEDNESDAY, Januarj 20. The lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. For further particular* aPplyt° GEO. MURDOCH, j_*yy Lauriston. 4 BY ORDER of the MORTGAGEES. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, JANUARY 16, 1892. D THOMAS has received instructions • from the Mortgagees to Bell sb above. — Kf\ ACRES of Land situated near *J\J Dromore, and being Section 11, part of Reserve 264, Block 7, Ash burton district. 1Q ACRES 3 ROODS 23 POLES, -L •-" situated near Dromore, and being Section 10, part of Reserve 264, Block 7, Ashburton district. The Land is well fenced, has a Cottage upon it, and is well situated. Sale at 2 p.m. D. THOMAS, 1|66 Auctioneer. Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. MONDAY, JANUARY 11, 1892. RECITAL & COIN CERT IyrONS LEON-DRIVEH Will Play— Paganini Etude Liszt Souvenir d'Amerique ... Leon-Driver Auld Robin Gray (left hand) Leon-Driver A Storm at Sea Leon-Driver M. Le*on Driver will perform on Mr Flower's Lipp Piano. MRS EDGAR Will Sing- When the Heart is Young ... Packer Back to the Old Love Tosti MR MILLAR Will Sing— A Hundred Fathoms Deep ... Jude The Mighty Deep J tjde MR ACLAND Will Sing— Non 6 ver Mattei The Message Biajmenthal Reserved Seals at Mr Jones. 2s 6d, Is 6d, and Is.



ST. STEPHEN'S UWUJ^un, ASHBURTON. —ANNUAL GARDEN PARTY IN THE PARSONAGE GROUNDS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1892. 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ashburton Band. Usual Stalls. Various Amusements. Admission, including tea, Is 6d. Children, Is. 1§27 ~cTd~d f e~l lows~h all. Under the management of MR GEORGE KELLY, who has purchased Messrs Macmahon's rights for New Zealand. POSITIVELY TWO NIGHTS ONLY. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, January 12 and 13. THE PHONOGRAPH, THE PHONOGRAPH. THE PHONOGRAPH. EDISON'S STARTLING TALKING MACHINE. The most wonderful achievement of the ingenuity of man. It Laughs, Sings, Recites, Plays on any Instrument, and "Whistles any Tune. Mr Grcorgfe Relly Will deliver an intensely interesting Lecture on the IPHONOGHiAPH, and explain the construction of the Machine simply and lucidly. Records will be taken in the Hall and immediately re produced. Popular prices—3s, 2s and Is. Reserved seats may be secured at Harry Friedlander's. 1 62 Public Notices. UPPER ASHBURTON ROAD BOARD. "XTOTICE.— Black's Road, Westerfield J3I to the River, is STOPPED during repairs to approach which has been [ washed out-—Ford dangerous. ' By order, JOHN DAVISON, I 59 Clerk. ~GBEY "VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR I 1 THRESHING MACHINES. SIXTEEN per cent More Ht,at than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack, No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Valley Coal Company, Ltd W. H. COLLINS & CO., 1§53 Agents. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR Selling Off!!! Cheap Sale!! Get the best value for your money. Now is your time. Come and see for yourself, 20 per cent Reduction, this allowance genuine. JAMESAUINN, Watchmaker, having decided to give up business is offering his large and varied Stock to the public at the above discount, consisting of first-class Gold and Silver Watches and Jewellery of every description; Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings ; Marble and other Clocks, Electro-plated Silver Ware and Fancy Goods in great variety. Over 100 good second-hand English Levers and others in first class order. No reasonable offer refused. Also, a-large Milner's Safe. Trusting intending purchasers will inspect. JAMES QUINN, Watchmaker and Jeweller, East stiee ) 12 i,



TI/TY wife is a capital housekeeper, Her cooking is quite a treat; Her cakes and puddings, like mountains rise, In the baking powder her secret lies. —Tis Warburton's "Can't bo Beat. Ninian Hyslop and Co. 's " Imperial' Ceylon and Indian Teis are direct from the Tea Plantations —-'Advfc,) JSlnian Hyslop and Co.'s ** Imperial" pure Ceylor and Indian Teas**»re the Yes ;n the market,—{idvt.)



PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF N. 7. THE Public Trust Oftc^ f New Zealand offers c?re;it advantages to its^-lients including State guara-i'^c i^vinst the fraud or rlis lioM'.;sty:>>,f.th« i Public Trustee The following comparison ot business between th<» yt^va IS7^ ;>nl JBB9 will showthe orogress made :— „ Cash receipts - ... £41,813 .. JJ^,336 Total transact on&, per balance-sheet ... ... £92,318 ... %*3,),zv4 Seouritik^- ft , Generdl Investment Account £70,864 ... Special Investment Account ... ... ... £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account—Total receipts -€2,139 >.. £ 14,482 Administrations 172 ... 258 Probates and trusts ... 14 •• •& Wills provisionally accepted 1 •■ * n Jd Letters received 2,122 ... )0,326 Letters despatched ... ... - ... 1.432 13,Wd J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent "W OOL WOOL "WOOL SBASOI 1891-9 2. Messrs MILES AND CO. ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL UASH ADVANCES on thb ENSUING Placed in their hands FOR SALE •%.w r-w^r* ■w-wt/'x^-vt either in Ashburton or at Christ- CLIPS OJP WOOL church ;or FOR SHIPMENT to VyXJXX V WJ. TT V p^-^ MILES BROS. & CO., London. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, AND ALL NECESSARIES AT LOWEST RATES. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON, AGENT, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA 14



Turnip Seeds. FOE SALE, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIKB,- PURPLE & GREEK TOP ABERDEEN, MAMMOTH, WHITE STONE, & GREYSTONE, &c. ALSO— ARTIFICIAL MANURES SUPERPHOSPHATES, BONE DUST, &c. BINDEE T-V7"llsrE! OF THE BEST BRANDS AT THE LOWEST CUR BE NT PRICES. MACHINE OILS OF ALL KINDS, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. AGENT FO3, THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE CO. Grain Crops insnred against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current -Rates. GEORGE TAMESON. a slilMirton and Rakaia,



PuDiic Notices DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP fpHE Partnership subsisting between i HENRY BARNES and JAMBS SMITH, as Carpenters and Builders, is Dissolved by mutual consent as fnm the 31st December, 1891 (on account of Mr Barnes leaving for the North Island.) All Claims against the Firm must be rendered at once, and all Accounts owing are requested to be paid before the 14th inst, * Messes Barkes and Smith, while draw ing the attention of their Friends and Customers to the Notice below, tender their best thanks for the support accorded to them in their business, and trust the same will be given to Mr Smith and his new partner. HENRY BARNES. JAMES SMITH Witness to signatures— H. W. BARRETT, Ashburton, January 2, 1892. With reference td the above announce ment, we have pleasure in intimating that we have entered into partnership under the style and firm of Brown and Smith, as from January 1, 1892," as Carpenters and Bttildebs, and will carry on business at Mr J. L. Brown's present premises in Park and Cameron Streets. : Mr Brown will complete all work now in his hands, and Mr Smith will do the same with work undertaken by the late firm of Barnes and Smith, and all new orders will be taken by the firm of Brown and Smith, who trust to receive continuance of the support that has hitherto been accorded to each of them. JOHN L. BROWN. JAMES SMITH. Ashburton, January 2, 1892. £13 HARRY nilElimilEll, TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, AND PERRUQUIER, FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, AND : PURVEYOR OF SPORTING GEAR AND TACKLE. The Holiday Season. "PRESENTATION PIPES, &c, in _L every style, from the most costly in the market to the humble cherry wood. TOYS. I have received a direct shipment of these Goods, and School Committees and others would do well to inspect my stock before purchasing elsewhere. On account of there being no presentation Almanacks thiis year, I will allow TEN PER CENT off all Cash Purchases of Fancy Goods and Toys, THE SUMMER SEASON. Angling, Cricket, and Lawn Tennis outfits for old and young and suited to every purse. X^ 3 Pay us a visit. HARRY FIDLAIi, EAST STREET.



Mr T. Bullock. FOR SALE.—Several Town Sections with Cottages thereon at low prices and on liberal"terms. Also,—Rural Land Hinds and Rangitata District, improved Farms, &c. Full particulars on applica tion. TO LET, at a low rental, bhop in Burnett street. Also, commodious premises East street, near the Somerset Butchery. TO LET.—Cottage on East Belfc Rent 3s per week. „ TO LET. —House of four rooms, Cox street, East. T . BTJLLoqK . ASHBURTON WOOL SAXES. ALTERATION OF DATE. THE SECOND SALE of the Season will be held in the Orange Hall, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, FEBBUAKY 2. Farmers are requested to bring in their wool as early as possible. MILES &CO. (per Geo. Jameson), D. THOMAS, FRIEDLANDER BROS., 1t55 JOHN G. RESTELL. "X~MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. MU,S ADAMS IS now opening soms beautiful New Goods suitablefor Christmas presents; comprising the latest novelties in Alham bra, Dresden, Japanese and Venetian Goods. Lovely Mountmellick designs in real Irish Linen, Table Cloths, Tray Cloths, Pillow Shams. Afternoon Tea Cloths, Hand Painted Fans, Photo Frame?, Handkerchiefs, Sachets, and Mirrors. Beautiful Slippers, Smoking Caps, Braces, Shaving Tidies, Cigarette Cases, Tobaooo Pouches. Dolls, which are real works of art, beautiful dressed. Toys of every shape and make, and h grand assortment of nick nacks ; and an entirely new stock of Pinafores, Aprons, Babies' Dresses and Layettes. Madame WeigePs Patterns always in stock.—The Ashburton Art Repository. Spring 1 Fashions. §. W. Alcorn& Co., HAVING decided to remrin in Ash burton, are now showing a splendid assortment of NEW FASHIONABLE GOODS in every DEI* A.R 'JL'MJEIN T. Which have been marked off at consider ably REDUCED rates of profit, trusting to do a greatly increased trade. Newest styles in ' Millinery, New Man tles, snd Tudor Capes. Beautiful assort ments of Ribbons, Flowers, «fee, Newest Styles in Costumes and "Dress Materials, New Delaines, French Cambrics and rints. '_'■ . . Inspection and Comparison invited. f§. W. Alcoro & Co I EAST TREET,



Santa Glaus is Coming 1 IN order lo give the above a fitting reception the Undersigned lias a Large and Varied St..ck of TOYS', BOOKS"and FAISCY GOODS, all calculated to make suitable offerings to we'eome Santa Claus, to gladden the hearts of the Boys and Girls, lighten the pockets of the Fathers and Mothers, and give joy and goodwill to all c >n cerned. BOOKS ! BOOKS !! BOOKS !! ! An excellent selection from various Authors and Publishers; Picture Books, Books of Travel, Adventure, History. Bio graphy, Scientific, Poetical, Suitable for SCHOOL PRIZES and PRESENTATION PURPOSES ; Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Book*. CHRISTMAS CARDS in Packets 4d, 6d, Is, Is 6d, splendid value ; Booklets and Sunday School Cards. TOYS ! TOYS ! ! TOYS !! I All Sizes, Styles and Prices m Wood, Tin, China, Rubber, Rag and Wool, Balls, Tops, Guns, Vessels, Trains, Watches, Horses, Boxes, Mechanical, Breakable and Unbreakable, some describaLle and some in describable. DOLLS! DOLLS I DOLLS!! DC&LS !! ! _ = The Largest and Best Lot ever shown in Asbburton from Id to 18s 6d. Dolls that speak and Dolls that don t; Dolls that break and Dolls that wont; Moveable, Sleeping and Bathing Dolls. FANCY GOODS! FANCY GOODS!! Great Variety of useful and Ornamental Goods in Leather, Plush and Electrp- Plate ; Desks, Workboxes, Albums, Photo Frames, Tourists' Cases, Ladies' Bags, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Cabinets, Mirrors, Plaques, Ornaments, Work baskets, Ladies' Companions, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. All the above are latest importations. Tennis Racquets and Balls ; Cricketing Material. S£»EOIAJL. ANNOUNCEMENT. ;, The above are all Marked as LOW AS POSSIBLE for the Xmas Trade; btt having a Large Stock, and in order to clear as much as possible, I will allowa DISCOUNT of 2s in the £ on all purchases of 5s and upwards from date to the end of this year. EL M. JONES. THE HOLIDAYS. "TT7E have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a LABGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES in GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, ka. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c, BpCClfll i Just Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Best in the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. K3k» 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 OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. HAND SEWN, &o. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPAKROW "OeRRTMAB T-AILOIfcS & OUTFIT T y T±l R£s EAST STREET, ASH BUR TON. t Christmas Discounts IO PER CENT FOR CASH, OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. RQBERTMURRAY ; PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER* JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATOHJSS, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATS of the latest and most approved designs. JEWELLERY. -An almo3t endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas Presents, at reduced prices. !; Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Committees, School Committees &C. &C. ■ ■;■." All Departments of work done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBUUTON. Wool. Wool. Wool. BEABOI 1891-9%. I AM Prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances (free of Commission) upon al Wool placed in my hands for sale in Ashburton or elsewhere. Wool offered at the local sales and not sold will be properly packed and delivered into Trucks absolutely free of cost to the vendor. My Stores having been built for the proper display of Wool, offer to vendors the best chance of obtaining the highest values at our sales to be held on December 1, 1891, Nothing on my part shall be wanting to attain that much desired end. Wool Packs (heavy weights), Twine, Oils, and all other necessaries supplied i 1 lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOM^ t I ■ stogjk and station agent ashburton/ Land for Prirate Sale. j KILE—4OO Acres, R.S. 26030 and 26032, 300 Acres in Wheat, 66 Oats, balano in grass . CHERTSEY—I26 Acres, 28 Acres Wheat, 98 Acres in Grass 3 years CHERTSEY—6OO Acres, large acreage in crop ; good improvements LYNDHURST—SOO Acres, splendid Farm ; grand improvements LYNDHURST—-892 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land MKTHVRN—43 Acres, well fenced, good land SHERWQOD-rSOO Acres, good land, well fenced and improved; 260 Acres in Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed DARFIELD—-718 Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acres in Wheat, balance oj. the land in Grass from four to eight years. This Farm has yielded 36 to 40br.s. of Wheat to the acre, 52 to 57|bus. Oats, and is well worth the attention of anyone requiring a first claps home. The owner has determined to Sell, as he is ordered to go to a warmer climate MAYFIELD —126 Acres, first-class land on the banks of the Hinds TINWALD—-10 Acres, in the centre of the Township DROMORE-—75 Acres, well improved, all in Grass WINDERMERE—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD—First-class new Dwelling House, 4 acres, prime land, Carter 8 Terrace : ;  . (—O Fojfurther particulars and terms ap^ly i>» ;t hj.o mas, iASHB U R TO N I AM SELLING Hales' BEST TWINE AS FOLLOWS vizi- FLAX , 5d per lb. PURE MANILLA ... ... ... 7Jd per lb." D. THOMAS.



JN, L U JJ. STANDS UNRIVALLED FOB Mens' and Boys' Clothing 1. EVERY GARMENT IS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AISD WELL MADE, SUITS MADE SO MEASURE. NEW STYLES in HATS, . SOARFeJ, liE-J, CULLAIW, wiJ all kinds of Gentlemen's Underwear OUST OPENED. New Zealand Clothing Fa«ctofy. W. H. WEBBER, Manager ♦ __ - _ J ________ ___— THERE IS NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT. Cireat Bargains in Boots and Shoes for Christmas. A LARGE VARIETY of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S BOOTS and SHOES Just Arrived, Ex Aorangii from:one of the Best Manufacturers in England. '£ REAL "WE wiTOMB ■■ BvtliOAlllS, COME EAKLT ; AiNl> J-WEJCtJiEfctfß THEMJ Jt) BEGS to thank you all for your past liberal support, an<twi»fr OBfjrpu all 4 • ■*-*• Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.J J. BrOCkeibank, Manager. J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STOKE, ,ASHBU R T O N; " CHItIgTMAS,~I-891^t IiEW YBAK, " F. NOKES, "'. ■ ,": .' .' .'. / * ONCE more presents hia Compliments to the Inhabitant of A»hbßrt|n and the Public generally, wishing them all the Compliments of the Season,land hopes that one and all, both'large and small, will have a pair of NOKES' GOOD BOOTS and, SHOES, i THE LARGEST STOCK OP BOOTS AND SHOES TO CHOOSE . FROM. BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. .. FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH ME. BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE. PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO Tcf • ■ F. NOKES, ■ LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET. T&isk^jMwSJl 10 FEH OENT. REDUCTION ON ALL' "^EB2S^^ ANDREW" BLACK, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET,"" HAS on hand and to arrive, a Large Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery. Watches, including English Levers by different makers ; and has just opened out a particularly nice line of I adits' Watches at £3 each. Largest Stock of Gold Brooches in Ashburton, ranging from 10s 6U to £8 10s." Ladies' -Dress Rings from 16s to £8 each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5 sa. Gold Lockets from 10s. Gold and Silver Charms, Ac, &c, at reduced prices. SPECIAL LlNES—Firat] class Electro-plated Butter Knife, Jelly Spoon, Pickle Fork, and Sardine Fork, with ivory handles, at 15s the set. SPECTACLES—Best Pebbles ac 6s per pair. Silver Brooches from 3s each; Silver Earrings from 2s each ; Silver Scarfpins from Is 6d each. . ' '"> i WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED atmoderate prices, ANDREW BLACK, -...,. E A S T ST R E E T. The Massey Reaper & Binder HAS, SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO THE COLONIKS IN 188'- . ■ TAKEN MOEE PEIZES AT PUBLIC FIELD TRIALS, Where it has Competed, THAN ANY OTHER MACHINE IN THE FIELK . "~«" ;oi "■"■■• 75 TRIALS. 85i PRICES,, EVERY TRIA.L PUBLISHED has been held Under the auspices of an Agricul tur*l Society, and no Showyard Prizes included to swell the lists. The Massey Koaper & Binder Is guaranteed to be the Simplest in Construction, the Lightest in Draught k and the most Durable Machine n the Market. A thorough trial is afforded every customer, and satisfaction guaranteed. or no sale. . ' £2000 WORTH OF EXTRA PARTS ARE KEPT IN STOCK AND SUPPLIED BY US AT MANUFACTURERS} PRICES,] As per printed lists with each Machine. ' FRIEDLANDER BROS. ASHBURTON* "Tpl*: (OKVER, PURCHA.SE of tlie balance of a Wiiole^ale Warehouse' Stock at the large DISCOUNT »f 40 PER. CKNT. Now showing :,; Best French All Wool Dress Materials in newest isliades, double width, usually 3sod now 2s 0d per yard Single Width, do, usually Is 9d now Is peryarcl ; .: White Striped Muslins, usually ' 9d now . 6d Best French Cotton Delaines, all colors, usually Is now 7|d A ..large totj of Fancy Goods suitable for 'Christmas presents, very cheap. W. H. COLLIER,