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The Fatal Poisoning Case.

[per press association.]

Mastbrion, December 31. Intense alarm still prevails at Pahiatua, the whole of the victims fearing the worst. Another death occurred this afternoon, when Mr Samuel Hailor's child succumbed. Mastbuton, January 1. Wiies received from Pahiatua this morning state that the whole of the victims of the poisoniiig had a good night last night, and show signs of improvement. The funeral of the late Peter Dickson, which took place jesterday, was attended by upwards of 1000 people—the largest ever seen m the district.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

(pee press association.)

Wellington, January 2. Murray Roberts and Co. have received advice of the wreck of the ketch Awarua at the South Sea Islands. The Awarua, which formerly belonged to Joseph Hatch, Invercargill, and was engaged m the whaling and sealing industry, has lately been trading between Wellington and the Islands.

THE ASHBt/RTOtf mURDtAN: SATURDAY, J AKtTARY % 3802.



■N. Z. C. P. STANDS UNRIVALLED FOR . , Mens' and Boys' Clothing*. EVERY G UIMENT IS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND WELL MADK. SUITS, M ADE ' ";i O MIdA.S XT It Id. NEW STYLES m HATS, SCARFS, TIES, COLLARS, and all kinda of Gentlemen's Underwear JUST OPENED. INSPECTION 1INVI1?IG1>. New Zealand Clothing Factory. W. H. WEBBER, Manager. THEEE IS'NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT. Great Bargains m Boots and Shoes for Christmas. A LAP.GE VARIETY of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S BOOTS and SHOES -^*~ Just Arrived, Ex Aorangi, from one of the Best Manufacturers m England, j^ R£AL BIRGAIVS, COME XBAXBJL.IT AND SECURE THEM] TT> BEGS to thank you all for your past liberal support, and wish e« you a 1! a *J • •*-*• Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.) JT. BrOCkelbank, Managers J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STORE, ASHBURTOi C IIRINTnAN 1891 JMtfEW \EA« 1892. F. NOKES, ONCE more presents his Compliments to the Inhabitants of Ashburton and the Public generally, 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 FROM. BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH,ME. BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS >F*£ FOR STYLE. PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO F. ISTOKES, LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET. AN DREW BLAGK, 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 lino of I adits' Watches at, £3 each. Largest Slock of Gold Brooches m Ashburton; ranging from Mfcs 6d to £8 10s. Ladies' Dresa Rings from 15s to £8 each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5 ss, Gold Lockets from 10s. Gold and Silver Charms, &c, &c, at, reduced prices. SPECIAL LlNES—First]} class Electro-plated Butter Knife, Jelly Spoon, Pickle Fork, and Sardine Fork, with ivory handles, at 15s the set. SPECTACLES—Best Pebbles at 6s per pair. Silver Brooches from 3s each j Silver Earrings from 2s each ; Silver fScarfpins from Is 6d each. WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED Atmoderate prices, ANDREW BLACK, EAST ST R E E T. The Massey Reaper & Binder HAS, SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO THE COLONIES IN 138 TAKEN MOKE PHIZES AT PUBLIC FIELD j,TRIALS, Where it has Competed, THAN ANY OTHER MACHINE IN THE FIELD. 75 TRIALS. 85J PEIZES. EVERY TRIAL PUBLISHED has been held under the auspices of ah AgriculJ tur»l Society, and no Showyard Prizes included to swell the lists. The Masse j Reaper & Binder Is guaranteed to be the Simplest m Construction, the Lightest m Draught^ 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. " b T§ttE CORNER, 1" . FTDURCHASE of fclie balance of a Wholesale Warehouse Stock [Jir L at the large DISCOUNT of 40 PER CENT. Now showing : Best French All Wool Dress Materials m newest shades, double width, usually 3s 6d now 2s Od per yard Single Width, do, usually Is 9d now Is per yard White Striped Muslins, usually Od now 6d Best French Cotton Delaines, all colors, usually Is now 7M A large} lot of Fancy Goods suitable for Christmas presents, very cheap. W. II COLLIER. i ...•■.



I Santa Clausis Coming 1 IN order io give tin-, nbovo a fitting reception tho Undersigned lias a Large and I , Varied Stock of TOYS', BOOKS'and FANCY GOODS, all calculated to make ' suitable off.ring's to wo'como Santa Glaus, to gladden the hearts of the Boys and Girls, lighten the poeUvi.s of (he F.-srhers and Mothers, and give joy and goodwill to all on earned. BOOKS! BOOlv-3!! 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 Books. CHRISTMAS CARDS m Packets 4d, 6d, Is, Is 6d, splendid value ; Booklets and Sunday School Cards. TOYS ! TOYS ! ! TOYS !! ! 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! DOLLS!! DOLLS!!! The Largest and Best Lot ever shown m Ashburton 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 m Leather, Plush and Electro- Plate ; Desks, Workboxes, Albums, Photo Frames, Tourists' Cases, Ladies' Bags, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Cabinets, Mirrors, Plaques, Ornament?, Work baskets, Ladies' Companions, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. All the above are latest importations. Tennis Racquets and Balls ; Cricketing Material. SJPEOIAJL. ■ ANNOUN CEMENT. The above are all Marked as LOW AS POSSIBLE for the Xraas Trade ; b having a Large Stock, and m order to clear as much as possible, I tvill allovva DISCOUNT of 2s m the £ on all purchases of 5s and upwards from date to the end of this year. H. M. JONES. THE HOLIDAYS. TTTE have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a LAEGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, ike. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. SDCCiiSII * ust Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIKTINGS (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. C3k> Kindly compare these Goods. , Tailoring Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES m TWEEDS, COATINGS, SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for the present season. The rush of orders already m 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, &c. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW TBERBTMAB TAILOES <5c OTXTIFXTTIEIRS EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. A^dlk^ Christmas Discounts *° PER CENT FGm OABH > |WfS| OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. fig| ROBERfIURRAY PRACIICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATiG of the latest and most approved designs. JEWELLERY. -An almost 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 Christinas Presenrs, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittaes, 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, ASSBURTON. Wool. Wool. Wool. SJEASOIT IS9I-03. I AM Prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances (free of Commission) upon al Wool placed m my hands for sale m 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 Tenders 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 11 lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, BTOOK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTON.' OLOVEBS. TURNIP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. ~——O X HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS hare arrived m Ashburton, and as they have been imported by* myself direct from the celebrated Seed House of HURST AND SONS, LONDON THEY CAN THOROUGHLY BE HALTED ON, Both as to QUALITY and PRICE. I HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF . ii JL -Hl(iT-tv A. DD GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG AND FIRST-CLASS O O 0-lA.O PO OX f&r CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES D, THOMAS, A.SHBULTOK Land for Priyate Sale. OLE—4OO Acres, R.S. 26030 and 26032, 300 Acres m Wheat, 66 Oats, balanc m grass CHERTSEY—I26 Acres, 28 Acres Wheat, 98 Acres m Grass 3 years CHERTSEY —600 Acres, large acreage m crop ; good improvements LYNDHURST—SOO Acres, splendid Farm ; grand improvements LYNDHUR.ST—B92 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land BIRTH Vim—43 Acres, well fenced, good land ♦ SHERWOOD —500 Acres, good land, well fenced and improved -, 260 Acres m Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed DARFIELD —718 Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acres m Wheat, balance oi. the land m Grass from four to eight years. This Farni 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 class home. The owner has determined to Sell, as he is ordered to go to a warmer climate MAY FIELD—.I 26 Acres, first-class land on the banks of the Hinds ; TINWALD—IO Acres, m the centre of the Township DROMORE —75 Acres, well improved, all m Grass WINDERMERE—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD —First-class new Dwelling House, 4 acres, prime land, Carter's Terrace "BoJJ urther particulars and terms ap^ly ; D, JT Hi.O WL A S, ■49HBV R T 0 N



PUBLIC TRUST g|& OFFICE OF N.Z. "THE Public Trust Ofbc<> f New Zealand offers great advantages to its clients 1 including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustee The following comparison of business between the years 187?* anil J.BBO will showtho rogress made :— 1579-SO 1881) Cash receipts - ... £41,813 .- li 183,336 Total transact ous, per balance-sheet £92,318 ... £835,202 Securities- General Investment Account £70,864 ... A' 216,943 Special Investment Account £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account-Total receipts €2,139 ... £14,482 Administrations 172 .... 258 Probate 3 and trusts ... ... ... ... 14 .. 30 i Wills provisionally accepted 1 ... ■ 42 Letters received 2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched .„ ... - ... 1,432 13,003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent. Turnip Seeds. FOR SALE, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES,— PURPLE & GREEN TOP ABERDEEN, MAMMOTH, WHITE STONE, & GREYSTONE, dec. ALSO— ARTIFICIAL MANURES supbrphosphates, BONE DUST, &c. BINDER TWINE OF THE BEST BRANDS AT THE LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. MACHINE OILS ;OP ALL KINDS, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT 01? FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. GEOHGE JAMESON". ♦ and Rakala. WOOL "WOOL. "WOOL ■SEASON 1891-9 2. Messrs MILES AND CO. ARE PREPAE^ED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on the ENSUING Placed m their hands FOR SALE /"N r f T>CS J\ 171 TTT/"\/"\T either m Ashburton or at Christ- UJL/ljLfe UJb W \.}\J±J church ;or FOR SHIPMENT to MILES BROfc. & CO., London WOOLPACKS, TWINE, AND ALL NECESSARIES AT LOWEST RATES. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO KG Hi JAMESOJtf, AGENT, ASHBURTON AND P, AKA IA. 143 Public Notices. | Mr T. Bullock. FOR SALE. FOR SALE.—Several Town Sections 2 Second-hand McCo'-mick TWINE with Cottages thereon at low prices and BINDERS, m thorough repair, ready on liberal terms. Also,—Rural Land or work. Apply Hinds and Rangitata District, improved 12J17 ' '.JOHN ORR & CO. Farms, Ac. Full particulars on applica _Z , — tion. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. Zt^krtu ""I^tJSXS —— . . premises East street, near the Somerset Selling Off!!! I Butchery. Cheap Sale !! «. Get the best value for your money. Now ' _^ is your time. Come and see for yourself. .^LlllclS, J O t/1 • 20 per cent Reduction, this allowance genuine. JAMESpkUINN, Watchmaker, having decided to give up business is offering his large and varied Stock to the public at the above wt TPPTTnw discount, consisting of first-class Gold JJEAUiIFUL SELECTION and Silver Watches and Jewellery of m every description; Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings; Marble and JiieW IirOOIIH other Clocks, Electro-plated Silver Ware and Fancy Goods m great variety. Over SUITABLE 100 good second-hand English Levers and ,_( Q others m- first class order. No reasonable FOX offer refused. Also, a large Milner's Safe. OT R Trusting intending purchasers will inspect, co fmn|nm» i n UnrOrtfTP W james QuiNiv, (MISIIAS FiiMfiMS Z Watchmaker and Jeweller, East stree " 12 146 qq QQ " . ~ H3 <• ' g Christmas. ~AIso- — , p., A LARGE VARIETY'OF __■ T7IVERY Customer spending 5s and up • CG -Ci ward, at j> n > M If c W (^OOdB W.W. Spencer & Cos m m Will receive a nice Christmas Present. ,p^ In ererv We are now Idling GENERAL W DEPARTMENT. o DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOTS, Q M as cheap as any house m New Zealand. • Note a few prices— SpeciaWaluo m Double-width Cashmeres, BAgKETg Summer Dress Goods, 4s llcl doz. Prints, Ginghams, Plain Zephyrs, we sell IN GREAT VARIETY. at ridiculous prices. Good Washing Print 3id, White Muslin, 4W. " ■ Theseare wonderful Bargains. Very wide Window Net 4|d, Grey Calico 2s 6d doz., White Calico 2s 9d doz. A || /jw'PH) (§W Liberty Muslins 3s lid doz. SKiM I %/VV KJI I . Double-width White Twill Sheeting, 10kl. ' White Lace Curtains Is lid pair. , ====ii-_- Table Damask Is. """ Ladies' Underclothing and Corsets we PTTRF WATM make a specialty. The largest stock l V Libs YVAIMi. m Ashburton co choose from at very low prices. ,„ Neck Ribbons lOd doz. Sash Ribbons 9d, New Flowers 2d, each Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d, Boys' Tweed l^XJLlfl'S Men's"Y Souths' and Boys' Hats, Shirts, PATENT ACME Sox, at your own prices. «ir »m-n r* -nTTmT-iT^ Men's Ties 3d each. Men's Straw Hats WATER FILTER from 6d, BOOTS AND SHOES. FOR SALE. Men's Bluchers 5s lid, Mens Bal- morals 8s 6d, Men's colonial-made nailed Shooters from 8s lid. Women's strong \NY size, from live quarts to thirty Elastic Sides 6s 9d. Women's strong J_"\_ gallons, to suit everyone. Leather Slippers 3s 9d. Ladies' French Shoes 4s lid a pair. Children's Patent Prices from 9d to 60s. Leather Strap Slippers Is, at Remember —Every Customer spending Sample Filters ou view mmy yard. 5s and upwards will receive a nioe useful adjoining Maij, Office. Christmas Present. i MPMU ITS W'H-RS M , THE ARCAPE l-?t167 Ashi uf ton.



MR GEORGE'-JAfohbuii RAKAIA MONTHLY SALE. Thursday, .January X MR GEO. JAMESON has received instructions fr<'m va-i'iis clients to to sol by Public Auction, ;it his yards, itakaia, ,ou THURSDAY, J ANUARY 7. On account of Mil Geo. Sanoky, Leeston, 8 Superior DRAUGHT MARE'S and GELDINGS, just out of work .) Upstanding LIGHT HARNESS U HORSES. On account of Mr Wm. Dixon, School master, who is leaving for the North Island, — The whole of hia HOUSEHOLD FURNI -5 TURE and EFFECTS, also The well knows Hurdle Racer " DON, " Sulky (nearly new), Harness, English Saddle and Bridle, Sundries, etc. On account of other clients, — i pf r\ MERINO EWES, with Lambs at •9\J foot ~| Three-Horse Dray and Frame (new) BUGGY and HARNESS, BUfCHERS CART (m good order), Produce, Furni ture, Sundries, etc. Sale at 12 o'clock sharp. GEO. JAMESON, J. R, BLAND, I*lo Auctioneer. I Public Notices. IMPOUNDED at Ashburton from West Street Borough by J. Hale. One Chestnut Gelding Hack, white star on forehead, no visible brand. If not claimed and expenses paid will be sold on January 18th, at twelve o'clock noon. JOSEPH HALE, 1 12 Poundkeeper. T ONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT.— •*-* Ratepayers of the above District, whose Rates are still UNPAID, are re quested to DEFER PAYING THEM until After the Bth of January. JOHN GRIGG, Chairman Longbeach Road Board. January 2, 1892. AGENTS WANTED^ WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex can earn good income. Apply early, as ly a limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING CO Box 976, G.F.0., Sydney, M.S.W. L.0.L., No. 23, AN Arch Purple Meeting of the above Lodge will te held m the Orange Hall on THURSDAY, January 7, 1892, at 7.30 p.m. Visiting Brethren invited. J. COCKBURN, ' I{3 Secretary. TABLE CUTLERY AND PLATED GOODS. —SPECIAL VALUE — FOR FOURTEEN DAYS TNTENDING purchasers should inspect our Stock of Beautiful NEW GOODS. QUALITY G U AIIANTE ED. JOHN ORE & CO. 12 139 TO STOCKOWNERS. TjlOR S iLE, by the undersigned- Veterinary Brass 'Enemas  Sewing Needles (eye at „ point)  Milking Tubes  Bleeding Fleams  Clams  Docking Knives  Mane and Tail Pullers medicines FOR HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, AND DOGS CAREFULLY PREPARED. ADVICE FREELY GIVEN as to treatment of animals m Health and Disease. . M. CAMBRIDGE, AffllTOl DRUG WMPAW LIMITED. nssriißDuinißi, TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, AND PERRUQUIER, FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, AND PURVEYOR OF SPORTING GEAR AND TACKLE. The Holiday Season. TIRESENTATION PIPES, &c, m _L every style, from the most costly 1 m the market to the humble cherry wood. TOYS. 1 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 this year, I will allow TEN PER CENT off all Cash Purchases of Fancy Goods ! and Toys. THE SUMMER SEASON. An«]"inff, Cricket, and Lawn Tennis outfits for old and young and suited to every purse. |£gf Pay us a visit. mm FlEAii, EAST STREET.



Public Notices DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. THE Partnership subsisting between HENRY BARNES and .IAMES 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 ate requested to be paid before the 14th insfc. Messrs Babnes 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 m their bu&iness, 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 to the above announce-1 ment, we have pleasure m intimating that we have entered into partnership under the style and firm of Brown and Smixh, as from January 1, 1892, as CabpbstJEE.3 and Builders, and will carry on business at Mr J. L. Brown's present premises m Park and Cameron Streets. Mr Brown will complete all work now m. his hands, and Mr Smith will do the same with work undertaken by the late firm of Barnes and Smith, and *11 new orders will be taken by the firm of Brown and Smith, who trust to receive a •continuance of the support that has jhitherto been accorded to each of them. JOHN L. BROWN. JAMES SMITH. JUhbuvtor!, January fy 1892. I£l3



TEJSDERS. mENDERS WANTED for the Com- J- plete Harvesting of 350 acres Wheat Crop on Barford Estate. SAMUEL HUME, Post Office, Ashburton. TENDERS. WANTED Tenders for Stooking and Forking 400 acres Wheat, and 160 acres Oats, more or less. Tenders close on SATURDAY, January 9, 1892, Particulars on application to R. Clarke. Carter's Terrace, Tinwald. 12J172 TENDERS. . WANTED, TENDERS for complete harvesting of 170 Acres Oats and 59 Acres Wheat at Lagmhor. Tenders to be sent m not later than TUESDAY, January f>. 1892. For full particulars apply, DONALD MoLEAN, 12+195 Lagmhor Station. LOWCLIFFE ESTATE. npiENDERS are invited for Cutting, X with String Binders, about 400 acres Wheat and 200 Oats, m two or more Con trasts. Lowest or any tender not neces sarily accepted. Tenders not later than January 15, 1892. 1 2 ~~ TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for Stooking and Forking about 450 acres, Wheat and Oata, on Fairfield Estate. Tenders close SATURDAY, January 9, 1892. Full particulars from * THOMAS KELLY, I*B Newlands. * TENDERS. rTIENDERS are invited for Stooking _L and Forking about 500 acres, Wheat and Oats, at Cairnbrae and Ashburton Forks. Tenders close on SATURDAY, January 9, 1892. For full particulars Apply, DANIEL McKENDRY, I+9 Cairnbrae. TENDERS. mENDERS invited for Stooking and Forking about 400 acres Wheat, cut •with Sheaf carriers. Tenders close on TUESDAY, January 12, at noon. For full particulars apply to D. BUTTERICK, I+ll Mgin.



There were some omissions from the list of weights for Hororato races published m this morning's Christchurch papers. The com plete handicaps appear m our sporting columns. Holloway s Pills. —Factory Operatives and Workers m Man ufactoriea. —The remark able remedies which hive been discovered and prefected by Thomas Holloway, and which for more than forty years have been successfully used m every quarter of the globe, are especially tisiful m all the mani fold ailments which atiict those who by reason of their occupations are confined for years, or all their lives, ii crowded buildings and workshops. Hollovay's Pills and Oint ment are associated remedies, the former restoring the vital powers when diminished, and always acting as an efficient blood purifier, whilst the latter relieves local maladies and checks inflammation, and acts as a cleansing and healing agent m cases of bad legs, bad breasts, ulcers, and unhealthy sores of kinds. "JI/TY wife is a capital housekeeper, Her cooking is quite a treat; Her cakes and puddings, line mountains rise, In the baking powder lier secret lies. —'Tis Warburton's 'Can't be Beat.