stages of h«™a£4 ir ertate ™ Ohatmoss there is a hundrea a and lambs on it for "eariJ' . • be . onnd a smaller number for some.time^ be i.« Mt. fivcp has ow acres m sometime. Mr biico w Wf>ntV -nve all round.

The cablegrams respecting the. prjgwjs of the London wool sales.are mostontra- dictory m their t^ l 6 Ka^ cent of the wool catalogued has been withdrawn. We fear that those who have sent their wool to London for sale, will have very disappointing returns.

condition of the weather tendingto make the harvest later than it otherwise would have been, Rain fell on l*d»g?^^T of 3-18 inches. toJw***™^™* fell on 11 days, a total of o'B6 inches.

Beferring to wheat market prospects 5=5 " refrain from rushing their gram on the market this year, and the m^yof those who can do so will hold m the expectrtionof more liberal prices ruling later m the season. Buyers are now endeavoring to manipulate the njartoj so as to keen prices down, with "» ™ °* securing as cheaply as possible the quSy of wheat which many farmers must sell m order to meet present necessities. As a rule it m better to sell early than hold, but on this occasion we would counsel the reverse course being adopted, believing that wheat values will harden later on.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

Ipeb press association

SggSg " M-vsTEUTOK, February 1. 1 |A man named Blackler was recently admired to the Masterton Hospital sufter ing from violent;fits of vomiting and purg ing ; his eyes were swollen, and he complained of excruciating aDdominal pains and had an unquenchable thirst. Dr.Hosking at once concluded he ht>a been poisoned with arsenic and treated him accordingly, with the result that he is now almost fully recovered. The man was working with a number of other men on a station at Castle Point, and as the whare m which they were living was over run with fleas efforts were made to destroy the vermin by spreading the floor with sheep dip. The floor was atterwards swept by Blackler, and it is thought he must have inhaled the arsenic. The whole of the men who were m the room when the floor was swept were attacked more or less by fits ot vomiting, and pre sented other symptoms of poisoning, but Blackler was the only one who became seriously ill, J* arrow JRncape of Vt*n«Tmmn. Wellington, February 1. Two Italian fishermen were capsized m the Harbour yesterday afternoon. The boat sank dragging down the dingy which was towing behind it. The men were encumbered with their heavy boots and dress, and their calls for help were not heard, and they would have been drowned but that the accident was noticed from the hills and they were eventually rescued after an hour m the water. One was on the point of succumbing, and there was some difficulty m restoring him. Am -Jmg-el'a Vinit. The Anglican Synod meets on \v ednes day. It has not been held here for eigh teen years.

The funeral of the late Mr Moses Hamil ton, who was found dead on Thursday last, took place on Sunday afternoon, and a very large number of the older settlers m the county joined the procession. The remains were interred m the Ashburton Cemetery.

The Nelson Jubilee.

PROCEEDINGS IN THE BOTANICAL .GABDENS.

Nelson, January 31. More than 4000 visitors are hi town; to assist m the celebration of the jubilee which begins to-morrow. Old settlers front all parts of the colony are arriving, and their meeting is looked forward to with great interest. The Hon Mr Seddon represents the Government. HJYL.b. Rinearooma has arrived, and the officers aiid crew were welcomed by the Mayor. The new Presbyterian Church was opened to-day, and at the Anglican Cathedral Bishop Julius delivered a sermon appro priate to the celebration of the jubilee. In the afternoon the foundation of the new Catholic convent was laid by Arch bishop Bedwood m the presence of a Jarge crowd of spectators. The prmcipa attraction to-morrow is the procession of friendly societies, school children, clergy, tild settlers, City Councillors, visitors, and others, which proceeds to the botanical oardea where speeches will be delivered. The old settler*' banquet takes place about noon, and sports will be held m 'lrafalgar Park m the afternoon. In the evening a grand display of fireworks takes place. Nelson, February 1. To-day, being the fiftieth anniversary of the Knding of this first emigrant, Captain Arthur Wakefield, is celebrated with «reat eclat. A general holiday is ob served and the town decorated with bunting. The weather is fine but rather warm. After a salute by the artillery the bands played the national anthem. By nine o'clock all the school children, friendly societies, temperance societies, and old settlers assembled on Church MU, where a short thanksgiving service was conducted by Archdeacon Mules, Bishop elect of Nelson. Among those on the platform were Bishop Julius, Beys Ken&Chorne, and Chatterton, Hon. Mr Seddoa, the Mayor, and Captain Bourke, of the warship Bingarooma. At the con clusion of the service the national anthem was sung, and the procession moved off to the Botanical Gardens, the whole of streets through which ib passed being Mned with holiday makers. ; ■ There is an immense crowd m the Botanical Gardens. The Mayor welcomed the visitors and aregretted Bishop Suter's absence, from illness. He referred to the progress of kelson, which he compared wich many <of the larger provinces. ; ; Hon Mr Seddon, m his speech, briefly jsibowed the statistics of Nelson as follows; , In 184 l» the population of >elson and iMarlborough was 3742 souls; while m Igjtt, while severed from Marlborough, the riopulflfciqn of Nelson, includiue: 'the south west goldfields was' 34,778. In. 1843 Nelson' and Marlborough's imports wore £28,000, and their exports, £565 : while m 1891, Nelson's imports alone were £240,000, and her exports, £50,000. In 1341, kelson and Marl- Jborough had 660 head of eatfck, and 1130 =slteep; while now, Nelson had 31>000 -cattle, and 900,600 sheep. Sir Wm. Fox related the history of the formation of the New Zealand Company, >and the good work ifc had done m colonis ing New Zealand when settlement by the Imperial 'Government had ceased. lie referred to ihe narrow escape the boutti Island, and probfcblv the North, had had .of bekß formed into a French convict .settlement. When the New Zealand •Company got into difficulties, the pioneers were thrown on their own resoles, and +tflie result was to be seen to-day. Archbishop Redwood, m a happy, address, related several anniversary'.mcx -3« n te of the early settlers who had borne i , t,j na w ith great fortitude. Sunder*. M.S.R. for A iT „ Nelson could boast tff pro incS'som^ *«« *** ««*£ Pl^', throphic, inte.^gent. and remarkable men m the world. ... a .„. The old'settle™ presented Sir Win. Fox with an .attu'rew, recognising his services m the early <*ays- After the presentation of long service medals to several members of the Jire Brigade, the proceedings e*nded. The old settlers banquet is taking place, ;and will last three hours.

THE MARKETS.

(PEK i'BESS ASSOCIATION, )

London, January 29. , •ThiJ W«'of theArawa'a factory made butter rc a ii,'ed 120, PP r cwt, and dairy made 104s. , ■ , , - , lr , . The Contine^ wheat market is de pressed, and prices show agenei^*^"ll6 -of 10s. Cape peaches ere selling m London wholesale at 5s each. (Receivea February ly. 10.35 a,m.) Xondon, January 30. ■ Bidding at the wool auctions is keen, The attendance is about the average. Prices are generally maintained at the level of ■% - opepjug dil-y« yb© tot*!

catalogued up to date is 62,800 bales, of which' 47,600 have been sold, The English wheat market is depressed, the Continental dull, and the American steady.

THE AStJfiimtfON GUARDIAN: MOIO4X FEBRUARY 1, JB9B.



THERE IS NO MIMAKB ABOUT IT. Great Bargains m Boots and Shoe* for Christmas* ALABGE VARIETY of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S BOOTS ati.l SHOES Just Arrived, Ex Aorangi, from one of the Best Manufacturers m England. REAL OEaflX^SjE BARGAINS, ■'"' oi>^K' EABLY A.lVt> SECURi: THEM] J', "D BEGS to thank you all for your past liberal support, anr?wisl:es you all. • J3» Merry Christinas and a Happy nncl Pmsp|r'ous Nesv Ye;ir. J. IlrOCkcUKHlk, Mauugcr.. I J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STORE, ASH B U R T 0 m



PAPERBMGIMS. * * . -.■. TUST LANDED EX " MAORI" 10 BALES 16 Paperhang'ing's, CHOICE PATTERNS, ARTISTIC DESIGNS, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY. Inspection is specially invited to our Selection of new PANELLINGS AND DADOES, WITH FRIEZES & BORDERS TO MATCH. FOR DINING & DRAWING-ROOMS; : Hew Designs for Ceilings/ PICTURE PATTERNS FOR NURSERIES. BEDROOM PAPERS AT FROM 5d PER PIECE. 6000 PIECES TO SELECT FROM. 6000 f Competent workmen sent to execute Paintins: and Paperlianging of every description as required , . . ■ - . Building Material of every Description m Stock] W. H- Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETOI ' TIMBER:.* €OAL MERCEAKTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company, , Royal Insur nee Company.



TurMp Seeds. FOB SALE, - IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES,— PURPLE & GREEN TOP ABERDEEN, MAMMOTH, WHITE STONE, & GREYSTONE, &c. ALSO— ARTIFICIAL MANURES SUPEEPHOSPHATES, BONE DUBT, &o. OP THE BEST BRANDS AT THB L|o WE 8 T C UEEBNT PBICES. MACHINE OILS OF ALL KINDS, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. AGENT I*3, THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE CO. Grain Crops insnred against Loss or Damage by Ftre at Lowest Current Rates] GEOKGE TAMESOJSr^ Aqltbiirtoit and Rakaia.



H** 1""1* •■-f. •"■ - *••-*• -„ Business •Notioe&.T^- J .*t-«»i«MMwiK.*^wi*f t :flt '■ **:rT fit JE ICORWK »v-- m SATURM¥, JAN. 16. ' ■ • F\ON'T fail to attend,' or you'll regret itf. ' ■'' DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING at extraordinary prices. W H (OMIER. ANDfiEW~ BLAfiK, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, HAS on hand and to arrive, a Large Stock of Watches, Clocks, nod Jewellery. Watches, including English Levers'by different makers ; and has just opened out a particularly nice lino of Ladies' Watches at £3 each. Largest Stock iof Gold Brooches m Ashburton, ranging from 10s 6d to £8 10s. Ladies' Dress Rings from 15s to £8" each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5 ss. Gold Locketu from 10s; Gold and Silver Charni|», &c., &?.$ at reduced prfces. . SPLJCIAL LINES—FirstJ class Electro-plated Butteß-Knifej Jelly Spoon, fickle, Fork, and Sardine Fork, with ivory handles, at 15s the set. SPECTACLES—Best Pebbles at 6s per pair. Silver Brooches from 3s each; Silver Earrings from 2s each; Silver Scanpins from Is 6d each. - ; WATSDHES,, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED atmoderate prices, --•.■'■ - ."','•,'>: i ,j.-.g; ANDREW BLACK, EAST ST R E E T.



Public Notices. A MERRY CHRISTMA.S TO ALL. MRS ADAMS ' | IS now opening some beautifdl Neijf' Goods suitablefor Christmas presents} comprising the latest noyelties m Alham bra, Dresden, .fapanese and Venetian Goods. Lovely Moutifcmellick designs m real Irish Liiieny Table Cloths, Tray' Clptha, Pillow Shama. Afternoon Tea Cloths, Hand Painted FanSj Photo Frame?, Handkerchiefs, Sachets, = and Mirrors. Beautiful Slippers,. Smoking Caps, Braces, Shaving Tidies, Cigarette Cases, Tobacco Pouches. Dolls, which , are rpal w.orks 9^ ari, beaufcifiil dressed. j Top of c.v.cry shape and make, ahd » gra!nd assortment; of nick nacks ; ai»fl an entirely new stock of Pinafores, Aprons, Babies' Dresses and Layettes. Madame "VVeigel's Patterns always m stock.-r.TM ishsbUirfcoft Art; Bieppeitory^ , v v ' '',



TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0,, and2l, WaJwordi Road, S.E. HOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable terms. AO. Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Wholesale House m the World Illustrated Price Liati on/



Business Notices: ""' ' __^__'"i 4 -,€livistmas-.-l^^coun«.B i ... ' Pipit I© PEE ■ CENT FOR. CASIJ, ||g||J«| • OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, EToJ ; j™S": robertmuM? I PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. ; HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATi*! of the latest and moat apprpved designs, ;' , . , I JEWELLERY. -An almo3t endless variety of Fin|>,Gpld, Bright, GoM and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c*. .- j 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 c a*gea# SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. THE HOLIDAYS. II 7E have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a ■-. LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, ' Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, to. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. SOCCial * ?ust Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. J3b. 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 & BEERYMAN TAILOBS EAST STREET, ASHBIJRTON. PUBLIC TRUST j£gg. OFFICE OF N.Z. rE Public Trust Office f New Zealand offers great advantages to its clients including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustee The following comparison ot business between the years 1879 and 1889 will showthe progress made:— ' ,„„,« y a 1879-80] 1889] „ Cashreceipts «. ... ... «: ..«. £41,813 .- £183,336 '. Total transact ona, per balance-sheet .« ...... £92,318 .„ ts6d s A)£ General"lnvestment Account ... ... .... £70,864 ... i.216,943 Special Investment Account ... ... ... £2,655 .... £245,839 ExpSxses Account—-Total receipts ... ■« *2,139 ... £14,482 Administratioris ... ... ••» 172 .». 258 Probates and trusts .,... ..- ... 1* •• fo Wills provisionally accepted -.. ... .... 1 ••• ' „** Letters received ... ... 2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched. -.„ ... -.. •■■ li*32 1d,003 J. J.M. HAMILTON, District Agent Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS.] ~~""'°"~ [REGINALD B. KESTELL.} Moss and Eestell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of "I/fa, Jori* G Restell, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they are now prepared to ! Kauri Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Rod and White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers. The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready fo immediate use. ; : - ALSO,— ■ ■ - - - - ■ FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all sizes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws Stakes, Posts aaH Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &c. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Mount homers. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood Oils of all descriptions., Fire Bricks. ; PRODUCE^-Chaff. Oats, Bran, Sharps. Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION] Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited} MOSS aneTrESTELL, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON L :<:ncSTS(OTSi* 189* &SWEW YEAR, ■■ ; ; F. NOKEB, " '■; '., / . 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. I FOR GENUINE GOOD VALXTES NO ONE CAN TOUCH ME.J BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO F. NOKES ■ LETCESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET. ;



48UBTJETOM FIN AIC E & AGBKOY OOMPAIfIT, LIMITEB. ; /~1 ASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES BILLS DJPpGUN'rED DAILY. Offt.pe.—Corner, of. the Arqa6V ; and Tancred Street. vvm. home; j Manager



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. JA MESf\V IN N, 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 m great variety. Over 100 good second-hand English Levers and others m first class order. No reasonable offer refused. Also, a large Milner's Safe. Trusting intending purchasers will inspect. JAMES QUINN, : Watchmaker and Jeweller, East street ■■/.'■. 12 .



Wool. Wool. Wool. ti C. TABART is making CASH ANCES on the ENSUING CLIP FBEE OF IJOMWfISSIOJT. PERIODICAL SALES held through out the season, the fir*t one being early n November. All WOOL by Rail is CARTED FREE from Christchurch Railway Station to my Stare. : For accommodation, light, &c., my Store is unsurpassed for the display^of all lota. ; Prompt ACCOUNT SALES- and PROCEEDS. Woolpacks, Twine, &c, at Lowest Market Rates. F. C. TABART, Auctioneer, Woo broker <fee,' Christchurdbi



Mr TV Bullock TO LET.—2OO acres Grass" Land Mitcham road. Apply to TO LET.—4-Roomed Cottage, Peter Street West. TINWALD. — Two Front Sections, number 4 and 5, for Sale at a low price. T, BULLOCK. Public Notices. TIOOKS, BOOK"*.— Now Selling a lo slightly soiled at Reduced Prices : for Cash, comprising Novels, and Cheap Editions, etc.—L. F, Andkewes & Co., Stationers' Hall. . PATENT ACME ■_ : WATER FIL TEE, : Winner of E. G. Wright's, Esq., M.H.R. Special Prize of five guineas,/competed Against'ElGHT others at the Ashbur ton Agricultural Show. I AM prepared to connecfc this hew style of Filter to any person's Water Tanks, any size that may be requited passing m at the bottom, and filtering upwards through a large amount of filter ing material, drawing the water off at the top. GUARANTEE TO FILTER FIFTY GALLONS DAILY. W. H. RULE. Patentee,, Ashburton.



teka u.ss., co -rxNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY \j UF NEW ZEALAND. OTEAMERS SAIL e-rom LYTTEL* i "^ .TON AS UNDER: ; For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, 1 Thursday, and Saturday. Nelson-T«esday and Saturday. ; Auckland-Thu^y. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—TuesSfly, EXOTTRSION SEASON HAS WOW COMMENCED. <jmO' JAMESON, * Agent for Aja^bwiipD



VICTORIAN STEAM CARRIAGE AND IRON WORKS, AND ./ GENERAL SPEIIG FORGE, WEST STREET, (Near Bank of Australasia), ASKBURTOH. A LL kinds of Blacksm th, Engeenring X_L, and Woodwork done on the Premises. Carriages and traps of every description made, repaired, painted, or j exchanged. j SPECIAL ATTENTION TO HORSESHOEING. ■ ; Please Note I.—Having'l.—Having' added an lr** Planing Machine and other Tools to ;my Engineering Plant, and engaged an Engineer and-JVlillwright of well-known ability, who has had twenty-seven years experience m the Colonies m all classes of work m Engines, Combines, Reapers .and Binders; etc., I am now prepared to plane concaves, slide-valves, and to do all other kinds of metal planing, make new cylinder rings, or any other kind of repairs at the shortest notice. Workmanship guaranteed. Lowest Christchurch prices Cylinders Bored by Special Machinery without removing them from the Engines and new rings fitted any size. JT.-B. "STWBTBIi,- COACHBUJLPEfy ENGINEER MILLWRIGHT. & GENERAL SMITH" WEST STREET, * ASHBUETON.



GREY VALLEY COAL W THE : BEbtf COAIi FOB | THRESHING MACHINES, SIXTEEN per cent More H^afc 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., 53 Agents.



Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBUBTON. [ Thursday, Feb. 4. FOB ONE ittGHT ONLY. RETURN" visit of the talented Aus tralian Musical Artistes, THE ,t) ayT ,rt FAMILY THE Jrd/jJItJ FAMILY Vocalists, Pianistes, Violinistes, Flautist, ! AND BELLBINGEBS, ! Family Prices—2s and Is. Children half-price. FBED. DAWSON, IHBS ..... .Agent. VIOLIN SCHOOLr SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher , of the Violin, while thanking her patrons for past favors, begs to sfcata she has a few vacancies for pupils. Every attention given.—Bessie Simmonds. ltU4.



FLUID DIP /©X POWDER DIP " " ;/-ITTLE^i 2* VAST YEARL^^HEEP DIP^SC^ CHEAPER INCREASE INy^^^^^^tHAN ANOTHER • SALES 4 X^^^*"^^^^*VWELL KNOWN "P"D TP'PSI _FLUID DIP, 5s 6d per gallon m4O gallon casks ;6s per X XliXvyXJ£} gallon m 5 gallon drums ; single galloas 7s 6d. Note.---One gallon makes 100 gallons: sheep wash. ■ POWDER DIP. 50s perl cwt keg (to make 1000 gallons); 70s pei case (of 18 8 lb packets or 72 2 lb packets) ; 8 lb packets 4s ; 21b papkets la.  . , NOTE.—SJ 2lb packets make 100 gallons of wash. The weights of the packets are approximate. LIBERAL REDUGTIONSON LARGtORDERS OF FLUID OR POWDER. AGENTS (ASHBURTON & BAKAIA), GEOKGE JAMESON. CHKISTCHUKOH (CHIEF AGENTS), BLACKBUBNE & CO.



— I SOTICB. rpHE inhabit&tfts of Methveijt and ' surrounding Districts are respectfully informed that they can obtain all sizes and lengths,o£ HI? ART and, SAP BIRCH and PINE TIMBER cut io ordev. . Ai»o,^ATlsß and HURDLES of any * 'le»eri]Hion made to order at the Lowest 1p ;, , Chives '^ °^ through M»s®ij» HIBBS BBOH., •MetJVe^ K -.w *, r<r) SHARPLIN, VINC^. -«tV '' : ■ Sawmills." " • .^v»ij ; I i6B .Sprii^bui-iii



IMPOBTANT i Farmers and Others FROM THE PEEMIER } ASHBURTON "CIURNITURI T^TAREHOUSE OF PllfOililElll. a J-hMmsi a i t^iPl t JUST Landed new Shipment of Austrian, American, and other Chairs ; largest Sto4c m Ashburton. Chairs by the 100. Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Brussels, Tapes try, and other Carpets, just m time for Christmas. Come and inspect our local manufactures m Duchess Tables, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers, etc., m figured I 3Jmu» and other superior woods. vene ; tj a ' a Blinds nude co order. Special re ductioiW.fos-' t+Wt Christmas Season, i ji^ote Ad(2t;ess —e# Building Society s Office," Tai:°' re<* Sbreeb.



PUBLIC NOTICE. rpHE Office of the Ashburton Publishing JL Company, Limred, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.^ to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour, m compliance with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. FUNEBAL NOTICE. HpHE Friends of Mr Thomas Holmes, of _L the Hinds, Ashburton. are respect fully invited to attend the Funeral of his late son Uriah Draper, to leave No 16, Taylor's lane, off Manthester .street, on TUESDAY, February 2nd inst., at 2 p.m. for the Riccarton Cemetery.



Harry Francis, LAW, FINANCIAL, & GENERAL ... COMMISSION AGENT. Late Manager to T. G. Russell, Soli citor, and the Mercantile Finance Co. at Ashburton. MONEY for Investment from £100 and upwards to any amount, on approved freehold security, at lowest current rates. Advances arranged on Personal Security, Bills of Sale, Growing Crops, etc.; Good Bills discounted and renewed. Debts, Rents, and Interest collected on moderate and inclusive terms, Creditors arranged with and compositions carried out. Books kept and audited ; balance sheets prepared. Advice given on all matters of business. Offices—Burnett Street (next mail Office), Ashburton. 2*2



Business Notices. T OST, on Sunday last, between Tin- I J wald and Winslow, a buggy whip. Beturn to Mail Office. 2 3 WANTED Known.—Found, on Alford Foresii Boad, four bags oat sheaf chaff. Apply to G. Meddihs. 2 4 ASHBUBTON COUNTY COUNCIL. HHENDEBS are invited on FBIDAY, J- February 5, at eleven o'clock, for painting and tarring Ashburton Traffic Bridge, Digby's Bridge, etc., m three con tracts. Particulars at Council Office. By Order, WILLIAM BAXXEB, 2J5 County Engineer. MBS HOMEBSHAM will resume her usual classes for Drawing and Painting on Wednesday and Saturday next, m Saunders' Buildings. 2 6