Tinwald Town Board.

The monthly meeting of the Tinwald Town Board was held on Friday, December 30, at the Templar Hall. Present—Messrs M. Redmayne (chair man) T. Stone, E. Gates and T.Williams. CORRESPONDENCE. From the Longbeach Road Board, re questing the Board to consider the ad visableness of assisting in the destruction of small birds, It was resolved to grant a small sum for the purpose of purchasing the heads and aggs of small birds in the district. From the Secretary of Government Railways stating that planting trees along Railway Reserve would be considered. From the Ashburton County Council re maintenance of South Road. DOG REGISTRATION. It was resolved that the fee for register ing sheep dogs be 2s 6d : all other dogs 10b. accounts. Accounts amounting to £33 6s 3d were were passed for payment and the meeting adjourned.

Wakanui Main School.

(fbom a cokresfondjsot.)

An entertainment of more than usual interest took place in the Wakanui Main School on the evening cf Saturday last, inasmuch as the entertainers, with the exception of Mr Dickie, were all pupils of the school. Mr James Brown occu pied the chair, and announced that the object nf the meeting was to raise a little money for pr'zes, and that the per formers would comprise a large contingent of the budding local talent. From the great interest manifested—and the fre quent rehearsals that had come under his own notice—he had no doubt but that evening would be one of the great events in the performers' lives, and would be remembered when many other things, of more importance to the world, would be forgotten From an educational point of view he thought that entertainments of this sort should be more encouraged, as the practice in preparing would be one of the finest lessons the children could have ; and even if they did not attain a high degree of excellence, they could not fail to advance their own education and j raise a spirit of emulation even amonsj;! those who took no part before the public. I He believed there was a -:arge amount of room for improvement for both reading and reciting in our public schools. The first item on the programme was the part song "Star of Peace." This was sung by a chorus of ten young ladies, viz.. Misses M. Doak, N. Coch rane, A. Hill, L. Trevurza, N. Brown, L. Murphey, A. Cochrane, C. Leddy, M. Wilson, and M. Fitzgerald, Mr Dickie conducting. I felc a little—not quite at ease—but away they went, and the perfect accord of their sweet voices, and their perfectly at home demeanor, soon mads me throw my doubts away, and then as their voices rose and fell I began to dream of a choir of celestial beings robed in white, such as pictured in the " Medium and Daybreak " and of the regions of bliss where all our troubles are at rest—it was a lovely feeling that was creeping over me, but thej stopped, and I awoke in this cold world whore childish innocence must soon be parted with in the battle of life. Then fallowed a recitation, "Lodgings for Single Gentlemen" by Mr Dickie. " The Clacker "by *he Chorus. " Arte mus Ward's lecture on the Mormons " by Mr H. Brown. This young gentleman read remarkably well, and showed how thoroughly his trainer (Miss Williamson) understood the art of reading properly. This youth, with all the gravity of a saint, I brought clown the house, and looked as if he had had considerable experience of mother-in-law and a sight too much matrmony. £ong, " Farewell" by Miss M. Wilson. This was very nicely ren dered, and with a little more confidence, which is the only thing she wants, Miss Wilson will make a really nice singer, Kecitation, "The Pet Chicken" by Master Robert Dickie. This little chicken of a man's performance and also hia re citing " Pussey's Complaints" were two of the treats of the evening. His artless simplicity and the naturalness of hi? delivery, made one forget there was any acting in the matter, and of course Master Bobbie was encored and had to appear again and make his very respectful bow to a delighted audience. Recitation, the " Glove and the Lions" by Miss 0. Leddy. This was done in splendid style ; j faith, our old reciters may dit> whpn they | like, we have the decendants of a Kemble amongst us ; the ancient or modern Sarah (Mrs Seddons and 5.8.) could not have done it better. Song, " Johnny Schmoker" by the Chorus. This was very neatlj done and they followed Hamlet's advice to the players—' they suited the action to the word and the word to the action.' Recitation, "The foolish Mouse" by Mi*s Agnes Hill. This young lady did her piece very nicely, and with a piece allow ing more scope for histronic talent I hope to see her yet shine as a star on the boar is of Wakanui. Song. "The Drummer Boy." This was another fine thing by the Chorus and made me think I was young again— *• 1 go where my country my service is needing, Rolling so gaily my bold rataplan," Song, "The Broken Style," by Mips Lavina Trevurza; this was very well done. Recitation, "Charge of the Light Brigade in Seven Staggers," by Mr Dickie. This was certainly a piece calculated to please the gods, and they clapped their hands mightily ; somehow or other my own went listlessly together. Song, "Ye Mariners." This was very nicely rendered by Mr Archie Dicliie. As 6 singer, I hope to hear more of Mm in future. Recitation, "Curfew masc | not ring to-night," by Nellie Brown. It was perfectly evident this young lady was not quite at home*- in taking +,he floor by herself, but she improved as she went on, and was another striking instance of the ability of her training mistress. When she came to "Out she swung—far out—the city seemed a speck of light below ; Twjxt heaven and earth her form suspended^ as the bell swung to $net fro," she forgot the audience, and finished in fine style. Duet, by Agnes and Helen Cochrane, "The Harp that once through Tata's Halls." These young ladies tan^ very sweetly, and sent a pleasiner sort of sadness through me in the way they gave the Irish melody. As a finish up we had a quartet, "Nice Young Maidens," by Misses N. Cochrane, L, Trevurza, A. Coohrane, and M. Wilson. This was charming and bewitching ; they sang so sweetly, were so frolicsome with their beautiful fans, and looked for all the world as if they meant every word 1 hey said—the arch little maidens. Then when they sang We'll petition Parliament, —Nice young maidens— We'll petition Parliament, And a little argument Will obtain us all we want— A ■INiceyo]ing maidens; i ifoouglfi* pi the JFemale Franchise and the days that are dawning, when woman, by a little argument will obtain her equal rights with man. These young maidens were vociferously encored. They sang a second time, and threw another apell of their bewitching glamour around us, and left us to get out of its entangle ment as best we could. Mr Brown complimented Mr Dickie sncl Miss Williamson on the great success of the entertainment (not all mentioned here) and said it wad far beyond his fxpeclation, and that they deserved the

highest praise for the pains they had taken to ; bring the children to such perfection, A hearty vote of ihanks was giyen to the performers and the teachers*

LATEST CABLE HEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

(per press association)

Received January 4, 10-15 a.m.)

NEW YEAR HONORS.

London, January 3. The Duke of York is appointed a captain in the navy. Major Clarke, Secretary of Colonial Defence, is created a K.C.M.G., and the same honor has been- conferred on Dr Anthony Brovnlees, Chancellor of the University of Melbourne.

THE ROUMANIAN MARRIAGE

The Emperor of Germany will be present at the marriage of Princess Marie of Edinburgh to the Crown Prince of Rcumania.

THE DERVISHES.

' Cairo, January 3. A farther attack has been made on the village cf Gima by 350 Dervishes, who were again repulsed, losing several men.

ROYAL VISIT.

Si\ Petkksburg, January 3. The Czarevitch will shortly pay a visit to tht Emperor of Germany.

LABOR MATTERS.

Pakis, January 3. The Labor Exchange opened in Paris in May last has had three hundred and sixty thousand applicants.

THE PANAMA SCANDAL.

The Panama Canal Committee have finished svidence wh:ch has induced the Government to prosecute four more members of the Chamber of Deputies. M. Andfieux threatens to act as plain tiff if tha Government decline prose cuting.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received January 4,12.30 p.m.)

THE UNEMPLOYED.

Sydney, January 4. Fullf five hundred unemployed have been drafted to Broken Hill at a cost of £1000.

THE STORM.

A fferce southerly gale is raging. A boat vas swamped on the Paramatta and tvo men drowned. The Monowai encountered the full force of the gale in her run across from Auckland, and her deck cabins were washed out by heavy seas break ing mi board.

THE PADDINGTON OUTRAGE.

A man named Everard has been arrested on suspicion of having com mitted the outrage on the woman Morrison, who died from the effects. The prisoner created a sensaticn a few yeaiS ago. by assaulting women, and earned the sobriquet of "Jack the Ripper."

QUEENSLAND REVENUE.

Brisbane, January 4. l*he revenue returns show the financial position is improving. The receipts for the half year exceed th« estimate, and £194,000 surplus is ex pected on the year's transaction.

TASMANIAN REVENUE.

Hobart, January 4, The revenue returns for the year show a decrease of £94,000 com pared with the previous year.

The Customs Revenue.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Wellington, January 3. The Customs revenue collected in the colony last month amounted to £143,337, as against £127,977 in the previous month. The principal contributions were as follow:—Dunedin, £33,493} Welling ton, £30,550; Christchurch, £29,524; Auckland, £22,P65. During the same period the amount 6( beer duty collected was £7496 9s, as against £5594 in the previous month. Auckland contributed £1837; Dunedin, £1492 ; Christchurch, £1269 ; Wellington, £807.

TO-DAY'S TELECRAMS.

'lE* PKESS ASSOCIATION.

The Mararott. Wellington, January 4. Arrived—Mararoa from Sydney, after a passage of four days sixteen hours. She experienced a succession of heavy gales from December 31 to January 2, and owing to the dangerous seas, and to minimize the risk of damage to her fruit cargo, she eased down occasionally. Phe brings 92 saloon and 117 staerage passengers for all ports.

Two cases of men missing are reported from Otago. On December 26 a search party set out from Te Anau station to look for Mr Quentin M'Kinaon, who was then 20 days past the time he stated he would occupy over a journey to Milforcl; a farmer named Robert Clarke, of St Bathans Downs, has been missing since the 27th December, on which day he attended the St Bathans races. On Monday evening last, a man was found lying on the railway line at Methven, his head only a few inches from the rails. The driver of the incoming train noticed him in time, and slowed down. But for this the cowcatcher of the train was certain to have caught the man and probably dragged him along to his death, As it was cow: catcher strpqk him and cut his head. Th.c man's name is Crawford, and in addition to Ihe cargo of liquor he was carrying inside, "no had a deck load of a bottle in eaoh j; oket.

THE ASHBtmfON GtTAfcMAtfi WEDNESDAY, JiNtTAB? 4, 1891



for it. This seemed at the time a f •hulous | sum to the owner, who, however ilid not want to sell, "Gae awa'wi'ye uu;n" hf said to the tempter, *'ye caniw have come by your money honestly or y< wadna be sac free wi'yer thousands."— Extract from the "Bulletin," June 28, 1890. Gentle reader, the above paragraph it rep ly instructive. You all have heard of the man who swopped his land in Collins Street, Melbourne, for a bottle of rum, because his land was " too far in the bush." Most of you know men ; who to day are wealthy through their foresight in buying land and holding in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, etc. After having read the above just think for a moment, does it not strike you that now is the time for you to buy land at Perth, the capital city of Western Aus tralia, " the coming colony." It is now scarcely 18 months since responsible Government was granted, and the "Cinderella" of the ground has taken her position beside her sister colonies and will prove a formidable rival. Business and villa sites may be purchased in Perth from £5 5s per lot, payable 10s monthly, no interest charged. Title, clear cer tificate. Plans and full particulars from P. Callighan, junr., 134 Swanson-street, corner of Little Collins street, Melbourne. I N.B—Every lot is guaranteed high, well drained, free from any defects, and per fect building land.



TENDERS FOR HARVESTING. rpENDERS are invited for stocking, X forking (separate), about 1800 acres (more or less) wheat and oats. Work to commence about January 10. Tenders close MONDAY, January 9. Apply P. DRUMMOND, I§9 Lauriston. * RIVERSIDE SCHOOL. A TEA and CONCERT, in aid of the Prize Fund of the above School, will take place in the Schoolroom on FRIDAY, JANUARY 6. Tea at 5.30. Concert at 8 p.m. Admission, Is 6d ; Children, half-price. 12§213



MILES_AND CO _ ___ RAKAIA MONTHLY SALE. TBURSDAY^JaN. 5, 1893. special entries. o draught mares, -j DRAUGHT GELDING. A[\ FAT HALF-BRED EWES. -i £? A FAT MERINO EWES. -I REAPER and BINDER (Deer -Ir!eaPER and BINDER (John, stone). Travelling WHAPE, complete (four bunks and stove.) 1 ALSO,— A Really Good Cottage PIANO, by Cramer and Co., of London, can be , well recommended. MILES & CO., 2 215 F. A. ARCHER, Auctioneer. "RAKAIA MONTHLY SALE. THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1892. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Messrs Murphy Bros, 'who are giving up contracting), t Sell by Public Aucton as above, in MESSRS MILES & COS YARDS, RAKAIA.— O DRAUGHT HORSIS Tip Dray, Dray, Roller, first class Whare, Quantity of Harness and sundries DAVID THOMAS, 12f207 Ashburton. TENDERS FOR HARVESTING.



WANTED tenders for stooking and stacking about 600 acres, and etook ing and forking about 1000 acres. Cenders close TUESDAY, January 10, 1893, at 6 p.m. For particulars apply to 12t225 MAX FRIEDLATS'DEIi. .PRIZE MB3D-A.L COD LIVER OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS PUKE .ASTBLESS DIGESTIBLE



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How Sambo Understood ffrkngh Y in aays to tho runaway negro on the raft, I 1 Jim, what'd you say if 'twas said t« you ' Parly-vous-fraozy ?' " " Wouldn't &ay nuffin. I'd just bust him over de ear ; if he wasn't a wite man. 'Low no nigger to call me dat. ' Finn says the words only mean, "Do you speak French?" Jim inquires, "If they mean that why don't they say that?" Dr Forest says, in "Health, the New Method," we might make similar in quiries of the professors of Massotherapy ; but he goes on to explain massage, rubbing, and its beneficial results so that, it might even enter the skull of the densest negro ; and his muscle-roller and other new method ■• are invaluable; An edition of his' bbb'k^ much 'enlarged, is published at '.' TrntV' a'ljd "Health Publication Offices, 180 Tuam street, Christchuroh.—[Advt.]



M T S 0 H & STOCK 55 Jewen Street, London, E.C. Publisners of OHRI6TMAS, BIRTHDAY, WEDEjI&Cr, $pXT,' <fee,; 04RPS Embossed Scraps, Ohromos etc. The original Publishers of The Highly Celebrated SATIN EMBOSSED MECHANICAL, 4 FRINGED CARDS Large Variety always kept in stock 1^ v - and Novelties continually added



Lost in the liusfi. One of Dunedin's oldest inhabitants, whoisetill hale and hearty, has owned one of the corner sections in the city ever wince the iiivst sale of town land took place, soon after the foundation of the settlement. The. original price was only £12 10s, but it is now worth at least £50,000., When the diggings rush took place a Melbourne merchant wanted to buy the sectiun, and offered him £1000



LA X No. 23, meets in Orangi •V^.XJ., Hall on THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1893. J. COCKBURN, I§4 Secretary. CLEARING SALE, RANGITATA ISLAND. THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1893. WE have been favored with instruc tions from Mr William Kennedy, to Sell by Public Auction, at Island Home Farm, on the above date, the whole of his LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, consisting of 4 Draught Horses, good workers 3 Light Harness Horses 2 Three-year-old Colts and Fillies, un broken 1 If earling 5 Cows in Milk 4 Yearling Cattle 250 Merino Ewes with 95 per cent of lamls at foot 80 H*lft>red Hoggets 6 Store Pigs 1 Fram Dray and Frame 1 Grain Drill 1 Set Disc Harrows 2 Sets 5-Leaf Tine Harrows 1 Double-furrow Plough 1 Single-furrow Plough 1 Cambridge Roller 1 Reaper and Binder (by Walter A. Wood) 1 Grass Stripper (new) 1 Ohaffcutter and Horse Power 1 Waggonette 1 Spring Trap 1 Weighing Machine 1 Pair Blacksmith's Bellows 1 Anvil and Vyce 1 Set Screwing Tackle, and a large quantity of Blacksmith's Tools 2 Large She<=p Feeders 1 Tarpaulin 24 x 24 (new) 1 Wheelbarrow, 1 Grindstone 200 Sacka Oaten Sheaf Chaff 12 Sacks Oats, 10 Sacks Wheat 10 Sacks Flour Shaft and Leading Harness, Wag gonette and Trap Harness 3 Biding Saddles and Bridles Plough Chains, Whipple Trees, Spades, Shovels, Hay and Manure Forks. Also— The Whole of his HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE AND ! EFFECTS, Consisting of Chests of Drawers, Wardrobes, Book- C;ises, Chairs, Sofas, Tables, Double and Single Bedsteads, Mirrors, Washstands, Dressing Tables, To;let Sets, Fenders and Irons, Lamps, Dairy Utensils, and a large quantity of Sundries too numerous to particularise Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon Provided. N.B.—Mr Kennedy having sold his Farm every lot advertised will be sold WITHOUT RESERVE, J. MUNDELL, I*s Auctioneer. FOR PRIVATE SALE. Complete Thrashing* Plant. WE have for Private Sale a Complete Thrashing Plunt, 'consisting of Eight Horse-power Traction Engine, by Fowler ; Combine, with live-feet Drum, by Foster, with Elevators complete ; all in first-class working ord9r. Full particulars on application. 12 221 FRIEDLANDER BROS. mO BUILDERS. Fresh tenders are -1- invited for Offices for Building Society. Plans and specification at my office. Tenders, addressed the • Chairman Ashburton Permanent Building Society, to be in not later than three p.m. on MONDAY, January 9, 1893. R. BIRD, 12+205 Architect. THE NICEST CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS ARE POT PLANTS. E\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 ihe forthcoming show. I have a large an i varied stock of Foliage and Flowering Plants at Christchurch Prices. Also-Oats, whole and crushed, Chaff, Chick Wheat, Flour, Bran, Sharpe, Pota toes, etc, at lowest rates. ;«r. th. o m: a », HAVELOCK STREET. BOT FLY. rnHE WRLL ~KNOWN PAGE'S J- HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy for the Bot Fly. One application a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate the skin. THE HORSE'S FRIEND. "DAGE'S No, 1 Horse Oib. Sure cure JL for sprains, bruises, or swellings '»f any kind in horses. PAGE'S No, 2 Horse Oils Sure cure for sores on backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wound*!. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS. For Chertsey, Mr T. McDowell, Store keeper. For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, .Mr Clark. Saddler. For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor : F. W. PAGE, CHERTSEY, CANTERBURY. 2J187 v Pomilar Kenicdj, AND WITHOUT DOUBT A GOOD ONE. JT shows the confidence the public have in MARSHALL'S INFLUENZA REMEDIES, No. 1 and 2, when the kales are 1400 bottles weekly since the epidemic began. There is nothing to equal, these medicines for the rapidity with which they reduce the fever, cure the pains in the head and limfcs, and hasten recovery ' from the worst attacks of this dreaded I malady. ' ' f "il v<! It is not very, nice to be laid on a bed : of 'sickness in the h iliday season. To avoid such a calamity, get MARSHALL'S MIXTURES, 1 and S, FROM ASHBURTON DRUG COMPANY.



I BEG to announce to my Customer and Friends, 1 have couimence< Business of FILTER-MAKING WILLIAM AND TANCRED STREETS Now the hot weather is set in no on< should be without a Filter, as the mos eminent authorities on sanitary matten in Europe, America, and Australia hav< long since decided rhat death in its mos appalling forms lurks in impure water oi beverages made from or cooked in it. THE ACME FILTER supplies th< long wanted Filter for the Plains watei races and tank wafer. It can he now supplied, charged wich Charcoal, etc , oi the Limestone Block. The latter is u.ec all through Australia in Hospitals, Asylums, Schools, Hotels, and Railwaj Stations, etc. It is easily cleaned ancl imparts to the water lime that is required for the bodj'. Every medical man advises the use of filtered water, and apart from the sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. . PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. H. Rul<», 2*165 ASHBT7RTON. TheIMPERUIInsUKa CIS COMPANY, Id. Established a.d , 1803. Paid up Capital and luvestei Funds, Nearly TWO MILLIONS STERLING. MR W. W. WHITE bavins relin quished the Agency of above oiKee, we have appointed Me Robert Mc- Calium, Sub-Agecit for Ashburton and District. SCLANDERS & CO., Chief Agents for Canterbury. €. HI. BStOOKE, OPERATIVE CHEMIST, ASHBURTON, BEGS to notify that he is now manu facturing AERATED WATERS, Of a very Superior Quality, which he is supplying at Reduced Prices.— Finest Lemonade Genuine Soda Water Belfasc 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. H. E. Bonnington, BEGS to announce to the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts, THAT HE HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS AS CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, In Premises next to New Zealand Cloth ing Factory, EAST STREET. The shop has been conveniently and elegantly fitted, and completely appointed in every respect. MR H. E. BONNINGTON Having had twelve years experience with I Mr Geo. Bonnington, of Christchurch, trusts with careful attention to merit a share of patronage, 12§211 ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. THESE WORKS, without doubt, con tain the most complete Engineering Plant in the County, therefore we are able to execute all work entrusted to us with ECONOMY, DESPATCH ani> SATIS FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED, Thos X liilwortli, PROPRIETOR. WHY NOT CUT A DASH'IN THE HOLIDAYS ? WHEN you can get a good stood, workmanship ancl £opd xnaterial at the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you k_now Lw&jOwis capable to thoroughly Jig you out at a low oust for cash. New and splendid lots of fancy Trouserings, Coating, and Tweeds of great assortments to choose from. (3?* Note the old address— TA.NORED STREET, ' Sllar Arcade, A^BURTON



Now Landing— :-30,4M50 FcctPicton White Pine Flooring aud Mat< Mining. 15 Tons of BOOKING IRON, c tOO Gallons of House and Carriage VARNISHES, 5O Drums of PAINT OILS. 5O Cases of CASTOR OIL. pERSONS about to BUILD or to RE-DECORATE their houses should inspect our STOCKS. Our PAINTING and PAPERHANGING Department is under the supervision of Mr J. R. Chavmas, and all material used is of Genuine Quality. € O 4 L. . We have made special arrangements for suppling per truck, to any station during the com ing threshing season, and our clients can depend J ; on getting despatch to their orders. BIBCH TIMBER AT 8s 6tl PER lOOft. W. H. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS * riwvTQ wyr /^F* 1 Insurance Company. AaI?JNTS Foß\Grey Valley Coal Coiripanv



* J. SEALY & CO., SEEDSMEN. * B TUBNIP SEASON, 1892. s . B XTOW Arrived, our Season's Stock r op B PURE TUENIP SEEDS, r it SpeciaJ'y Imported from the Celebrated r Seed Firm of 1 J. CARTER & CO., LONDON 7 . „, I Farmers are specially requested to * note the above, i _____ I Samples and quotafciona on application to ' J. SEALY & CO., EAST STREET i Stephens Bros,, Iff irket House:. JAM. J A M JUST ARRIVED, special 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 Orystalised Fruits— all new and specially selected. A few nice parcels FANCY CROCKERY and CHINA WARE, etc., suitable for Christmas presents. Very Lowest Legitimate Market Prices] Come and INSPECT OUR STOCK EARLY AND OFTEN. STEPHENS BROS. FOB'SALE* ~~~ Q MASSEY REAPERS & BINDERS, * * Stationary Axle, at Specially Re duced Prices. Apply, 12*35 FRIEDLANDER BROS Alford 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 MR JOHN G. RESTELL. A COMPACT LITTLE FARM FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY MR JOHN G. RESTELL (in con junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited), have received instructions from Mr L. O. Bimleb, to sell by private treaty,— His farm of 65 ACRES, situated a few chains from the Alford Forest School. Ib is divided into eight paddocks, with good and well kept fences. The Buildings are very complete, and comprise large Dwellinghouse, Stable and Imple ment 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 ihe New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Limited. Also,—To Let 1000 Acres first-class tussock Feed. F.CLARK* ' HAIRDRESSER, <fc TOBACCONIST NEW BREM.IS.IS, j EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site of the Old Shop, XT AS just opened a Choice A^ort •*-*■ ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and 11.0. Wills, The Tiyee Castles, Firefly, Vanity F^ir, Old Judge-and Cameo. ; G.8.D., V.V., and other Pipes. j Sob Agent for Diva's Cigars, Five, iCiprsan^O&Bej^



I TEMPORARY PREMISES OF W. H. COLLIEI'. WHILST "THR CORNEK" IS BKING REBTTJI/T, W. H. COLLIEII is HOLDING A CLEARING SALE IN COLEMAtf'S NEW SHOP, BETWEEN "THE CORNER" AND BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. CHRISTMAS, 1892. fTTE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SPECIAL LOT New Suitings & Trousering's IN THE LATEST STYLES GENTLEMEN REQUIRING NEW SUITS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, SHOULD LEAVE THEIR ORDERS WITH US AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAK, Tailors an «l Outfitters, ASHBURTON & RAKAIA. WgM ROBERT MURRAY, /fix W&fm^i PRACTICAL B«PCO f^^^» WatcH anil ClocK MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, tc, EAST STREET. T HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificeut assortment of high-class Twenty-one Day MARBLE OLOCKS, which, wUh fche large stock already r»ii~ hand, enablee me to show a Variety of Elegant Designs UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &c. A. Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND OOODS of all descriptions; WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARE, FA.NCY GOODS, &c, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. "binding twineT ■VTT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY DOHTAGMY'H TWIIVE AT LOWEST CURRENT PEIOES IN LARGE OR SMALL LOTS. -:ALSO: . JH A € H I W £ OliiS AND OTHER HARVEST REQUISITES. WOOL WOOL WOOL THE NEXT SALE WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 23. 0 LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on all Clips consigned to us for Sale locally, or for shipment to our. London House. WOOLPACKS, TWINF, etc., supplied promptly at Lowest Prices. Our Stores are well lighted and commodious ; specially adapted for the Display of WOOL, and are connected with Railway Siding. Account Sales are promptly- rendered. ,.,. L *  All Lots will be valued by an Expert prior to bale, and Vendors' interests carefully protected. MILES & CO.. Ashburton and Rakam,



MR T. BULLOCK, _ __ | TO LET, at a Low Rent&>—Those com modious premies in East Street, at presets occupied as a, Kindergarten School Possession can bo give a about December 2(k 200. ACRES i»grass, Milch^m Read.— Not having sold this by auc'.iou, I am prepared to receive offers for it. £115,—Price required for a qnaner acre section, together with Cottage with verandah, Grey street. Easy terms, via., £10 cash, balance by instalments ; interest only 7 per cent per annum, £200.—Special mvf, So >«id on good freehold se^rity. I TINWALI). FOR SALE—Town Sections 413 and 414, Harland street. Pftoe, £12 10s each. Exceptionally easy terms, viz., £1 for section deposit, balance by instal ments. T. BULLOCK, Estate Ageut,



[ THE ASHBUHTON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mr C. M. Bkooke will bo conducted in future by lUr I*. SE. PrichardL The present stock will be largely augmented, and ar.y article not held will be immediately procured and kwpt in stock afterwards. A correct copy of ail Prescriptions will bo made* and it will only be necessary for a customer to give the copied number when requiring a renewal. All country orders Will receive prompt attention, and it will bo the new proprietor's endeavor to make. " THE DISPENSARY " a well appointed establishment iv every respect.