CORRESPONDENCE

(Wo do not hold ourseives responsible for ths Opinions expiessed Ivy our cories-jondents

THE STORM WATER QUESTION.

TO THK KJDITOK.

Sir,™A word la reply to Mr Baag'a letter in your issue of the 12th inst. He asks—* 4 How, is it that Dent and I were not allowed the aarae privilege as was ex tended to Messrs J bn Holmes, McMillan, and Nee V I refer Mr Boap to the lejjal advica given to the Board, which I stated in my letter. With regard to Mr Nee, he had openings in his fence to allow some wa er to pass, and the bank put up was nut made to stop the whole body of water. In Messrs Boag and Dent's case ib wan most efficiently done; not any water waa allowed to pans through. Mr Boag says he "never heard of Mr McMillan being willing to take down his banks. I am sure Mi? Bo»g would not write or B»y what he does not beiieve to be true, bat no doubt his memory has failed him in this point. Mr McMillan not being able to b3 present at the September meeting in 1894. Mr Wason stated, through me, that Mr McMillan was willing and advocated that all obstructions in the original coarse of flood water should be removed. At the ratepayers' meetings in October, 1895, was the first time that Mr McMillan heard Mr Boag complain of his banks. He woald have replied, bub he thought one speaker less would be better and make less friction, as feeling was running rather high. I did not name Mr Wynn-Williams in my letter from Mr Boag's complaint at the last meeting, but on account of his (Mr Wynn-Williams 5; name being associ ated with flood water diversions at meet ings, and in conversation with others. —I am, etc., J Batty, Oairnbrae, December 13, 1895.

One Box ofClabkk's 841 Pills is warran bed to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti ttttional), Gravel and Paine in the Back. Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors throughout the World. Proprietors : The Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug CoMPAnY, Lincoln, En land

For the past quarter of century there has been one continuous flow of letters bearing testimony to the truly wonderful cures efficted by Clarke's World-famed Blood Mixture, the finest Blood Purifier that science and medical skill have brought to light Sufferers from Scrofula, Scurvey, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood Diseases Pimples and sores of any kind are solicited m give it a trial to test its value. Sold everwhere at 2a 9d per bottle. Beware of worthless nutations and substitutes. (6)

School Examination.

NEWLANDS

The following is the Inspector's report on the Newlands School:—

I Mark s CLASS SCBJKCTS. (0 to 100) Grammar [ 45 History I 20 Geography (Standard 11. only) ...jNo Ciasa Elementary Science, Object, Les sons, etc. ...  50 Mental Arithmetic 10 j

BASS SUBJECTS,

ADDITIONAL SOBJECTS.

Repetition and Recitation—Satisfactory Drill 3nd Exercises —None. Singings—Songs are rendered in pleasing style. Needlework— Incomplete; sewing of good quality. Comprehension of language of reading lessons—May be improved. " |

Staff— Miss S. A. Buck, sole teacher.

Remarks—The results of examination are creditable to the industry of the teacher. The mechanical work, with the exception of spoiling which is somewhat; weik, is on the whole well done j and the performance of the pupils in t\us important subjects of reading, composition nud geography is worthy of commendation. The written papers in arithmetic possesses some merit, but the oral auswering in this subject leaves a good deal to be desired. L. B. Wood, Inspector.

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Sporting. | TINV/ALD BACING CLXJB.j ANNUAL MEETING.? -c*. _ i To be held on the Racecourse, TINWALD,! ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 1, 1896. PROGRAMME (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club and N.Z. Trotting Association. First race to start at 12.30 sharp.) 1--Nkw Year's Gifp Handicap, open, of 25 aovs ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Seven furloDgs, Nomi nation 10s, acceptance lOi. •2— Pony Kace Handicap, open, of 20 soys; second 3 soys from the stake. For ponies 14.2 and under. Four furlongs. Nomination 7a 6d, acceptance 10s * iomea to be on the ground for measure ment at 12 30 3—Tinwald Cup Handicap, open, of 60 aovB; second horse to receive 10 soys rom the stak®. One mile and a quarter. Open to horses that have never won a stake in an advertised race exceeding | in value 150 «ova. Winner of any handicap of 40 so vho r over after deckra tion of weights to carry a penalty of 7lba. Nomination 1 soy, acceptance I BOY 4—Tinwald Handicap Time Tbot, of 30 aovß ; second horse to receive 5 soys out



of the stake. About two miles. Nomi nation 10s, acceptance 10s s—Welteb Handicap, open, ©f 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of the Cup to carry 71bs penalty. One mile. Nomination 10», acceptance 10a 6—Novel Back, open, of 25 soys. Winner to become the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. Weight Bst, • any overweight to be declared. Six furlongs Entrance 10s. 7— Flying Handicap, open, of SO so second horse to receive 5 boys fro n stake. Winner of the Tinwald C Welter Handicap, or New Year's Gift to carry 71bs penalty, or of both rac to carry 14ibs penalty. Six furlongs. Nomination 10s, acceptance 10s 8— Hurry Sci/bry, of 12 «ovs; secoiid horse to receive 2 soys from the stake, ior horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile. Entrance 108, immediately after Myine Handicap is run.



RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1-^The meeting will be held under the rales of racing. The Trotting Race under the rules of the New Zealaud Trotting Association 2—No entry will be received except on the condition^ that all claims, disputes, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by tke Steward or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final 3— All races are open, with the exception of the. 1 rot and Hurry Scurry, which are dpen only to horses resident in the district from October 1, 1895, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district for the same period 4—The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn river and on the south by the Waitaki river s—Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accord ance with this programme, for the expenses of the course



6-All nomination, acceptance and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club /—ln 1, 5, and 7 events, horses winning any race after the declaratfon of weights to carry "lbs penalty 1 NOMINATIONS Nominations for the New Year's Gift Pony Race, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and 1< lying Handicaps, accompanied by fee name, age, description and performances of horse, and colors of riders, must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Lagan's hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 Bm . on WEDNESDAY, December 11, 1895. NomT nations for Trot must bo accompanied by pedigree of horse and three last perform- < ances j / WEIGHTS. h Weights will be declared on or about I December 21



ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for Handicaps and Entries for Aovel Race must be in the hands of the Secretary, at lagan's Hotel, Tinwald, not S* 9'1**11 9P'm- 0Q FRIDAY, December .£<, 1895. A. A. F00K«, 1108 Secretary



M.KMOHV Training-The Quick Thought System of Memory Improvement enable* its students to enjoy R^ ond«'f ul Power of memory which is impossible without its aid. Study of all kinds is rendered easy and pleasant. A graud and accurate method for quickly.learning Hesitations. Forgetfulness imdmind w ndenng is altogether done away with. Speaking without notes is made simple aiv) mauy other advantages enjoyed. Send a post card TO-DAY for illustrated ciicuar and testimonials. Address-Henry W Mitchell, care of office of this taper, where further particulars can be obtained. "tuu: Sometime ago I was troubled with an attack of rheumatism. I used Chamberlain's Pain Balm and was completely cured. I have since advised many of my friends and custo- T? t0^ ry the remedy and all speak highly of it, Simon Poldbaum. San Luis Rey Caf. For sale by the Ashburton Drug Company Ltd.



Every line of Boots and Shoes, and every single pair selling at a great reduction dur ing the last ten days of McDonald and McDrAßMio's sale of Anderson's Boot Stock. 11 157



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SHBAEMAN BROS., MABKET HOUBE "Dear Maggie, you will keep on drinking " Oh, yes, dear; I now well remember That muck which you buy at the door ; How Auntie suggested that Tea, And the doctors for ever are smiling, And a blessing from all she'h entitlbd And life is becoming a bore." For suggesting such excellent Tea. " Dear Mother, I know that your nerves are How happy our home will be, Maggie, | i are all ruined, Your father is getting so free I And your Bystem is wrecked to the core ; Of those ailments he suffered so greatly, But believe me the Tea that I'm drinking Through drinking inferior lea. Is the stuff that will quickly restore. Then let's drink to the health of the Your illness has taught me in drinking Agents, To be careful of poisonous blends And our pledge we all three agree Be assured I am drinking the Tiger That from now till the end of existence Whiob|the doctor so highly commend*. We'll swear by, the Tiger Blend Tea." Shearman Bros., our Grooeza are Agents God bless them for giving the Q, To a drink that's a great earthly blessing And saved us from bidding Adieu. SHEARMAH BROS., MARKET HOUSE. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON RATTRAY & SON, Agents for New Zealan BRIDGE WORKS. ASHBURTON. THOMAS E. KILWORTH, ENGINEER. QTEAM ENGINES, PUMPS, HOT AND OJOLD W'A TER APPAPATUS FOR ALL PURPOSES. -AGENT FOR- McLaren' (Leeds) Traction Engines Crossley'i Oil and Gas Engines Nelson's Portable Blast Furnaces,



CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. NEW FRUITS. NEW FRUITS, WE HATE juefc landed for the Christmas Trade the following Seasonable Goods: 20 Cases Finest New Currants 1 Cwt Finest French Pluma 20 Boxes Finest New Sultanas 1 Cwt Valencia Almonds 20 Boxes Fnest New Valencia Raisins 1 Cwt Jordan Almonds 5 Cwt New Peel, Orange, Lemon, 2 Cwt Dessicated Cocoanut and Citron 1 Cwt Mixed Spice 1 Cwt Finest New Spanish Muscatels 2 Cwt Icing Sugar 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Apricots 1 Cwt New Figs 5 Boxes Mildura Dried Peaches 2 Cwt Preserved Gincer 5 Cases Paramatta Lime Juice Etc. Eto, STOA.B. SUGAR. SUGAR. We have also to hand a shipment of MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR which is Unequalled for Preserving Purposes Goods delivered daily. Orders by Post despatched with punctuality. CHEAPEST House in Ashburton for GROCERIES, CROCKERY, & HARD WARE. SATISFACTION IS OUR MOTTO SHEARMAN BROS., MARKET HOUSE.



ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD TEN POUNDS REWARD. 11HE above Reward will be Paid to any Person who will furnish evi dence that will lead to the conviction of any Person or Persons for molesting the water-fowl or stealing flowers within the Domain. By Order, CHAS. E. FOOKS, Secretary to the Board. October, 1895. 10_7 PrcserYlngr Season, 1895-96. IJX7E HAVE JUST LANDED, exßuapehu, 10 CRATES GLASS JAM JARS (With Screw Tops), Which wo are prepared to Sell afc the Lowest Prices. Also, A Nice Line in Brass and Enamelled PRESERVING PANS. The FamoQS MILLAQUIN CANE SUGAR, In any Quantity. The Best for Jam. Our Stock of Good Things foi Ohristmas and New Year is larger than ever, and an w6 are expecting further large consignments, we must move the present stock to make room NOW IS THE TIME FOR BARGAINS ALL ROUND CARSOIf AMU CO., Grocers and Ironmongers. IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, TISCRDI) ITRKKT.



CHRISTMAS 0_ AT^W "\7BAR'S GOODS. Ex s.s. lonic, b.B. Matatua, s,s, Maori WE hare just landed, Ix s,s, lonic, a shipment of Goods, consisting of 13 HOGSHEADS OP CROCKERY, CHINA, AND FANCY GOODS, All of which have been selected by our I Home Agents, with the utmost care, to meet the requirements of oar easterners and the public generally. CHAMBER HETB, TEA BETS, DINNER SETS, Printed and Plain Cups and Saucers and FANCY GOODS Of the Best Patterns and Latest De signs, in endless variety, too numerous to particularise.



WE HAVE ALSO OPENED UP (ex a s Mfttfttua), FROM MACONOCHIE BROS, 15 CASES GOODS, Suitable for (he Season's requirements OUR GROCERY AND IRONMONGERY DEPART MENTS Will be found fully Stocked with Goods of the best quality We have also landed ex ss Maori a Specially Selected Assortment of CARPETS, OILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS, HEARTHRUGS, etc, Which will be offered at a Special DISCOUNT FOR CASH. An inspection of our Stock is cordially invited. A. Lawrie & Co.



PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY. THE NEW TERM HAS JUST COMMENCED. XNTENDING PUPILS kindly com _1 municate as early as possible. Theoretical Class for Preparation of Junior Intermediate and Senior Examina tion of the Trinity College, London, meets on SATURDAY MORNING at 8.30 a.m. ADDRESS, BOX 80, ASHBURTON. PIANOFORTir AMEEIOAN ORGAN, AND THEOEY OF MUSIC. Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS, Entrance ap Photographer's Staircase, and Havelock Street. THEORY CLASS—THURSDAY. WANTED Known—Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, folders, and everything in the optical line at S. Saxek's, Optician.



Q.RAND ART UNION & JAPANESE BAZAAR. DRAWN Qn"dECEMBER 20. Remember this is the only Arb Union (proper) that; has, or will be held In Ashburion. The Stock jnsfc opened np are straight from Japan. The firm 1 deal with are living there. No London Imitation. Corns and see the prices. SALE NOW ON. FOUR WEEKS ONLY. SPECIAL DEDUCTION FOR SCHOOL PRIZES. BAZAAR. SOUTH END OF ARCADE Arb Union Tickets Is, gent bo all parts on receipt of Stamps up till December 20 ROBERT ELSTON, Inaugurate ~ THE~VIOLI^ "~~ MISS BESSIE BIMMONDS Teaches of the Violin, BLUNDERS' BUILDINGS, Aihbßrtoß



BusinessjJotices Friedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON—IB9S-1896. WE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL OASH ADVANCES AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND FREH3 OF COMMIS SION, on ALL WOOL placed in our hands for Sale, either locally or for shipment to the Home market. i CLIENTS will kindly consign to MESSRS WOOD BROS, private Siding, Addington, or, if more convenient^ deliver their "Wool either at our Ashburtoa or Tinwald Stores, where it will receive the most careful attention No charge will be made for transferring Clips from our Stores to Ohristchurcb, except railage. Friedlander Bros., Limited. £50 Reward. TT can be Bayed by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and MEL.LOB'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton. 2000 poun gtock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. NOTE- r Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Men's Strong Shooters 9s lid Maids' Best Kid Shoes 5a 6d Ladies' Best Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6s 6d ladies' Neat Walking Shoes 6s 6d 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. Country Customers should Try a Pair of My Patbnt Dependable Schooi. Boots It will pay you to call and see for yourself. No one asked to buy The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. J. M~E~L LOB, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOBB;



DAVID THOMAS, (Late Mateon, Cox and Co.) Auctioneer, Land, Insurance & Estate Agent, Valuator, Wool and Grain Broker, ASHBURTON. Loans Negotiated Weekly Sales of JLive Stock—Tinwald and Ashburton Fortnightly Sales of Sheep Skins, Fats, Hides, etc, on Fridays Sales '.f Wool Throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Sales as per arrangements AGENT POB- Matson and Co, Ghristchurehl Booth, McDonald and Co, Ohristchurch White's Sheep Dip Massey-Harris Reaper and Binder London and Lancashire Insurance Company Graham's Foot Rot Composition Wright, Stevenson and Co, Dunediu Planet Junior Garden and Field Tools Belfast Manures I beg to inform my Rakaia Clients and others that I have appointed Mr W Barcock as my Agent in the Rakaia district DAVID THOMAS, Ashburfcon



T HAVE the undermentioned Properties for Sale, viz;, 280 acres Charing Cross, well fenced, all in grass 160 acres First-class Swamp Land, thoroughly improved, Flemington 62 acres First-class Land, Eiffelton 1050 acres Dromore, in grand order 380 acres Tnssock, Maronan 300 acres Tussock, Llsmore X 486 acres Good Land, splendidly grassed, Lismore I hold Auction Sales of Sheepskins, Hides, Fat, Etc., every fortnight throughout the season Belfast Freezing Go.'s Manures, I CAN SUPPLY Superphosphates, Blood Manure, Potato Manure, Bone Meal, and Bone Dust, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES GREAT REDUCTION IN PRIG! OF PLANET JE. TOOLS. i David Thomas, ASHBUKTONj



FEIEDLANDIR BROTHERS, LTD. TIHE HAVE FOR SALEa Stock of New Season's SEEDS * f from the old established and well-known growers, SUTTON & SONS, READING, ENGLAND, at Lowest Current Rates, viz:—. —MANGELS— Long Red and Yellow Globe. ~ . „, , —TURNIPS— Purple lop Mammoth, White Stone, Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen, PfX^^^^ff6ll^ Yellow Aberdeen, Imperial, Green Giobe,EGreen Top Yellow Swede, Etc. *



-CARROTS- Intermediate Red and Yellow Giant White Belgian. —rape- No 1 Broad Leaf Essex. Also— -CLOVERS— Colonial; Red, White, Oowgrass, Timothy and Alsike. j—GR-ASS SEEDS— Machine Dressed Rye-grass and Cocksfoot;. MANURES *or all kinds of Crops always on hand, from Islington. Productive Manure Syndicate, a*d all other makers. o ALSO— oupetphosphate and Bonedust We are now Booking Ordera for WOOLPAOKS, Seaming Twine, and ■Branding Material for the coming season. Also Binder Twine at exceptionally low prices. FRI>:DLAJ»II>ER~ bSo* , limited.



Frmiif; tvio+ines. Andrew Orr IS SHOWING A BEAOTIFUL SELECTION OF MILLINEKY, TRIMMED HATS AND BONNETS FRENCH FLOWERS, LACES RIBBONS, Etc. CORSETS,



In P.D. Featherbone, Y. and N. I Thompson's, and all the latest shapes DRESS~FWEEDS In French Costumes of 7yds lengths, also Mosgiel, Kaiapoi and Roslyn, Choice Designs Splendid Assortment of Orepons, Prints, Galateas, Gloves, Hoisery, TJmbrellaß, Ties, and Curtains.



EXCELLENT KID GLOVES, guaranteed, at 2a 6d per pair. MEN'S & BOW CLOTHING In endless variety j well cut, make and style all that could be desired. Suits made to measure from 45s | BOOT DEPARTMENT. The largest stock to select from in Canterbury, in English and Colonial Standard Boots; also Zealandia, in *very style and fit. Ladies' and Gent Oauvas Shoes in all sizes and colors. All sold at the Lowest Cash Prices.



H©nry_ Zan<der, h^syTa¥jdjbb7"^""" Wool iieuson, 1895-96. I T now being an established fact that w ? nlnß t0 the combined action of the Wool Buyers' Association, K(> PUBLIC WOOL SALE CAN BE HELD IN ASBBURTON THIS j SEASON, i 1 have made arrangements with the Ashbnrton Woollen Factory and some oonthern Wool Buyers to inspect ray Wool here and purchase same at satis factory prices, thus saving Farmers the extraordinary high freight to Chrißt churoh n.*?* ?i ientß we requested to deliver their Wool as soon as possible at MY WEST STREET STORE* (lately occupied by Miles & Co.) rTmrafr PS EPAR ~EI> To MAKB £™? A£ OASH ADVANCES AT OWOE, PEEK of Commission, on all Ufps promised to be consigned to me for Sale during the season ; or, failiog to sail 7^Z£J*J!&*nA* WITHOUT ANY g^Aj*GEWHA.TEVEB, to deliver it FREE ON TRUCKS at Ashburton, should Farmers afterwards wish it sold at Christohurch for second Wool Sale or shipped direct to London. HENRY ZANDER, Ashburton



Immense _\ 1 Stock "T of XV 1 Wholesale Carpets NiVr rW / Prices, and V , \



CHRISTCHUECH WOOL SALES. I BEG to Inform my Personal Friends and Clients that owing to the action taken by the Wool Buyebs Association, NO WOOL SALE CAN BE HELD IN ASHBURTON THIS SEASON, Whilst deeply regretting this serious blow to the welfare of our district, I have not neglected my Clients' Interests, and have made satisfactory arrangements with Messes H. Matson & Co., Addington, to Warehouse My Wool an«l Display it to the best advantage. Clients are requested to consign as follows :— SEED COMPANY, account D, THOMAS ADDIKGTON. ALL WOOL so consigned will have MY PERSONAL SUPERVISION and will be Sold by Myself. Send advices promptly to me, care H. Matson and Co., Chriatchnrch, DAVfD THOMAS, ASHBURTON N.B.—The Seed Company's Score is New, and is without doubt the Best Wool Store in N«Jw Zealand* and should be seen to be properly appreciated. 11185



BEGS to remind Farmers and others in the Ashburton and adjacent) counties that! in his Woel Scouring Works, on the Ashbttrton river frontage, near the Bridge (formerly occnpied by Mr Homersham) he has every facility and appliance for the efficient Scouring of WOOL. This he is prepared to under take for Farmers and others on commis sion, and is besides a Cash purchaser of Wool, Skins, Hides, Fat, Tallow, and other by-prodocts at fall market rates. He will be happy to wait on Farmers, and be glad to receive offers at hi* premises. The advertiser attends all the local Hide and Skin, etc., Sales, bat will be pleased to deal privately and make terms person ally wish Clients * WT- WEBSTER, ASHBURTON SCOURING WORKS 11 Ui mHE COLONIAL MUTUAL LIFE ASSURANCE SOCIETY^ (limited.) offices ii* all the colonies and in •ihe united kingdom TOTAL NEW 7 BUSINESS since commeneeine&fcof the Society exceeds TWENTY-ONE MILLIONS, Being an average of a million for each year of its existence PREMIUMS MODERATE. Claims paid immediately on proof of death and title. Policies kept in force oat of Surrender Value as long as there is sufficient to pay one quarterly premium. Write for Proposal Form? and all information to E. C. YOCJNG, Canterbury District Agent R. B. RESIELL, Local Agent; or ARTHUR E. GIBBS, Secretary for New Zealand, Wellington 10 154



§lIATIIG. "P\ESIRING to sapply a long felt want JIJ in Aehburton, I am pleased to notify to the Pabiic generally, that I have jusfc received a Specially Imported Chair Prom America, with the very latest improvements, and so am now able to give my customers the most comfortable shave in town. R. D. WILSON, HAIRDRESSER, Late McGkkgor's) in the premises of Me C. PEKCYI Tobacconist, East Stbebt, (Next Ashbarton Drag Company). 10 66 G. H. MANOTNCH REGAL AND VICEREGAL PHOTO GRaPHER, COLOMBO STREET (Opposite Messrs E. Recce and Sons.) rro THE PUBLIC OF CANTER X BURY.—-I beg to thank yon heartily for the liberal support accorded to my iate husband daring the past ten years in the above business, and am pleased to be able to inform you that I have ENTERED INTO PARTNERSHIP WITH MR LEONARD W. APPLIBY, Who will take entire charge of the busi ness as MANAGING PARTNER, which will be carried on, as hitherto, at the above address, under the title of C. H. MANNING AND CO. Mr Appleby was with my husband for nearly five years, and subsequently with f*lk, Sydney, and Mr Charleston, at Newcastle, two of the leading studios oi Australasia. FIRST.OLASS WORK WILL BE GUARANTEED. Miss Manning will continue In charg of the Reception Room. STUDIO NOW OPEN. 9 246 VUUAtnUAtOnXQ



National Mortgage & Agency Company. "\TATIOKAL MOETGAGI AND 11 AGENCY COMPANY of NEW ZEALAND, Limited. 'Capital £1,000,000. Paid-op £200,000 HEAD OFFICE: - 8 Great Winchester Street, London BRANCHES: Chrlstchurch, Danedia, Timarn, Oamaru, Invercargill, Wellington & Melbourne WOOL FOB, LOCAL SALE OR SHIPMENT. THE NATIONAL MORTGAGE AND AGENCY COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Limited, are making Advances on Large or Small Wool Clips intended for either local sale or shipment to London, a& Lowest Current Rates of Interest and FREE of COMMISSION Wool for Local Bale should be con signed to— NATIONAL MORTGAGE, CHRIST OHUKOH, and when for Shipment to NATIONAL MORTGAGE, LYTTELTON We have made very complete arrange ments in London for the disposal of Wool and can place our cliente upon most favorable terms The Company's Shipments from the South Island alone last season amounted to over !B>ooo Bales. Clients are reminded that the Com panys Articles of Association provide for Proceeds of Wool and Produce being Secured under Separate Trust for the special account of principals WOOLPACKS, SEAMING TWINE and all Station Requisites supplied at Lowest Bates Note—Wool consigned to the Company at Lyttelton for Shipment will be received into the Shaw, Savill and Albion Sheds Free of Change G. F. MARTIN, Manager, Chriatchurch. W.WALLIS, 10 119 Agent, Ashbnrton. i



Wool, Wool, Wool J AM PREPARED TO MARK LIBEEAL CASH ADVANCES WITHOUT COMMISSION, on WOOL placed in my hands for Sale o* for Shipmenb to England. SHEARING REQUISITES Of the Best Quality Supplied at CHEAPEST MARKET RATES. D. THOMAS, Aahbarton, Wool Hcburingr. W. T. WEBSTEE