COUNTY COUNCIL.

engineer's report Ashburton-Rakaia Plains Watet Supply - The races in this district are in a tairly efficient condition, and the various supplies are being well maintained. The travelling shingle at Padding Hill! and intake of auxiliary channel ia rather more troublesome than in former years. From this cause the supplies have been a little variable at times, but no cessation has occurred recently. The mains in the lower part of the district have been partly overhauled lately, and are now carrying their full volume of water. You will observe from Ranger Stuart's waste sheet and report that cor sider <ble waste and neglect occurred on R S. 26608, as well as come slight traces of irrigation in garden. Ashburton-Rangit&ta Water Supply—The recent showery weather has given an ample supply in races fed from the Hinds gorges, and there is generally a fair supply through out the whole district; the treminal points of the N and Waterton races, are however, a little light, but are in process of being augmented. Mount Somers-Ash^urton Forks Water Supply—Some minor repairs to flumes, etc , have been undertaken in the Mount Somers district and the supplies there, and the Springburn are ample. In the Forks the small weir at intake has been improved, and will ensure a steadier supply. Connection Between South and North Ashburton River—The caretaker at intake of Wakanui creek has reported that the ' river supply was getting insufficient for fully supplying the creek. I made arrangements, as authorised by yon, to bring an auxiliary supply from the south branch to the head works at upper end of O'Shea's creek, and presume there is now an adequate supply in the connection. It cap readily be further increased if necessary. County Plantations-—lt appears from the Ranger's report that the plantation at south west corner of reserve 2592 is frequently used for camping travelling sheep to and from the Upper Rangitata bridge. This plan tation was sometime ago advertised for lease for seven years, but no tender was received As it will not do to have irresponsible stockmen occupying the plantation to the detriment of fences, etc., orders should be given to impound until such time as the plantation can be leased. You will observe from Rangei's report that a portion of plantation reserve 1770 about two miles north of Ashburton was destroyed by fire on Monday last. Ihe area damaged Is about thirty five acres. The fire was noticed shortly after the express passed south, so that it was most likely caused by sparks from the engine. The cocksfoot in plantation near Mt. Harding, Methven, is being harvested, and will be all secured in a short time

Calitornian Thistle.—l am having the patch of this weed, near Valetta, kept under as directed by the Council. Stray Stock in River-beds. — With reference to the complaints recently made as to damage by stock in Wakanui and Forks districts it would appear that the nuisance can only be abated by issuing an order to impound. County Bridges. -Some of the decking of North Ashburton Bridge at Pudding Hill has been renewed recently. I have also ordered a quantity of timber for Upper Rangitata bridge for renewals of some of the longitudinal bearers and decking. I beg to annex a draft copy of proposed by-laws for county bridges, other than Ashburton traffic bridge. Guaging Streams — Ashburtonßangitata —The latest record is a very low one showing a diminution generally, the last six months of fully fifty per cent.

ROAD BOARD.

MOI7MT SOftEEII§

The usual monthly meeting of the above BjwJ was held last Monday—all the members present; Mr Chapman in the chair.

ovebsker's repokt. The Overseer's report was rt ad and considered

Fl< od channel at the null,—The Over seer wa<? insiructed to see Mr Sh»rplin and atk him to give more wa'erway under his bridge ov«r this channel, as it back.s up the water and cause it to flood the main road.

'Jlja report mentioned several other necessary work I*,1*, but as the present meet ing was likely to-be the last it was resolved not to authorise any more works. C'ORRESI'ONDBN C B. From Mr Badger, enclosing circular re whole law of Ntw Zealand.—Received. From the Chairman Aahburton County Council, enclosing a copy of Chairman's statement. HAKATERF CROSSING. Mr Harrison asked permission to have some shingle put on each side of the crossing over the creek at Hakatere ; the coat would not exceed 25*.—Agreed to. ACCOUNTS. The piy sheet, amounting to £113 lla, was passed for payment, and the Board adjourned.

CRICKET.

FOURTH TEST MATCH. Sydney, January 31 The follqwing have been chpsed to repre sent Australia in the fourth test matqh to morrow '— Giffen, Darling, Jarvis, A. Trqtt, IJ. Trott, Bruce, Graham, Irerlale, Gregory, Turner, and Moses. C, Mcl^eod is the twelfth man. The weather is unpromising for the cricket match to-morrow, being showery and threatening. Mr Wragge predicts stormy weather and heavy rain. A splendid wicket has been prepared. Both teams have had a lot of practice, and are in good form.

Hobart, January 31

In the match between the Tasmanian eleven and the second Victorian eleven, the latter made 186 in the first innings {Stuckey 51), and 393 in the second innings (M'Leod 107). The home team knocked up 330 in the first innings (Eady 116), and in the second innings scored 250 for the loss of only \wo Wickets, thus winning the match Vy eight vy}c|jet§: fiady made another fine score in the second inning?, being not out for 112.

The Auckland Savings Bank Trustees have resolved to reduce the rate of interest to 4 per cent, from June next. This step is decided upon in consequence of the lowering of the rate of interest upon the Government securities, in which a large proportion of the Bank's funds are in yes'ted, from 4 to 2fe per cpnt.

The circus arrived to-dsy and made quite a precession as the caravans, etc., came Into town. The long line of horses, wild beasts' cages, vans, and so forth, was headed by the excellent band of the circus M. Mehden leader, in the usual 'chariot,' and of course caused plenty of stir. An Impression was abroad that only half the show is made.u«e of in the country town, bub Mr Fiizgerald points out that on. the face of It this is absurd as anything worth showing must be carried along with the main body of the show. The same pro gramme shown in Ohiistchurch will be gone through here, not only in the even ings, bat on Saturday afternoon. The prices are—Dress circle, 4s ; pit, 3j, Children half-price in each case. '

The Auckland Herald published the following from its correspondent at the Mangtwai :—The wreckage from the Wairarapa still continues to be driven on this coast. A great deal has been picked up. I have been told that one party moved a dray load. Portmanteaux with the usual contents have also come ashore— the letters readable to a certain extent, so fcljiat the, ownarship might be possibly traced. Lar"ge' quantities of cases have been picked up lower down the coast by Pakiri, Omaha, etc., including a silvei- Jhounted pipe. The contends of a trunk or box were found. A large quantity of goods of all kinds have been washed up. wlaories and others have been cops' tantly pri'the look-out.

CORRESPONDENCE.

We do not hold ourseivcs responsible tor the ooiniens expiessed by our correspond* ntsl

THE ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir,—-I was pleased to see a report of the above school (re ita work of late) which has undergone men a radical change. Much surprise has been expressed at the wholesale dismissal of the teachers, and one naturally asks what have the female teachers done to be so ruthlessly turned out 1 All reports I ever read always paid a high compliment to them for their good work, yet they are out and others in—poor satisfaction for good service. It was quite reasonable under the circumstances, which most know, that a headmaster be advertised for, when ad vantage of the opportunity to make some retrenchment could have been taken (as advised by Mr Habens), as it appears there is some difficulty in mak ing both ends meet and also an averdraft to contend with. I believe lam right in saying that this capital chance has been missed by the governors, and that they have actually increased the expenditure by £40 per year for rent allowance. I think it was a pity this amount waa not included in the salary, if so intended, and thus most probably have secured even better applicants, than at present, or to be more consistent, when the first chcice failed, to have taken the next best man on their list, who I have good authority in saying was quite abo and willing to have taken the position at the pay offered. I think the Board would have done so if it had been their own, rather than public business. However, it is done now, and I hope it will be a success. I take the liberty of writing these few lines in the hope of calling the attention of the public to the principle of nominated Boards, which does not accord with the spirit of the times and is altogether out of date. It is not reasonable to expect such boards to repre sent the majority of the people, simply be cause they are not answerable to them. I hope the day is not far distant, when not one nominated body shall be found in New Zealand, cor one. high school or college, that is supported by the public purse in any way, that is not free to the poorest child in our land, whose attainments show such an one worthy. I think the time is near. Thank ing you for space.—l am, etc., A Democrat.

COMMERCIAL

—♦— London, Jannary 30

The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 3,300,000 quarters and for the Continent 840,000 quarters.

At the wool sales to-day a medium selection was offered and the bidding was slow, ex cept for best greasies and scoured for America. Prices are unchanged.

Melbourne, January 31

A Mill-owners' Association has been formed with a view to amending the unsatis factory and unprofitable state into which the milling business has drifted. It was decided that after July the terms of the sale of flour shall not exceed one month from the date of delivery. The price was fixed at £5

103. There was a feeling in favor of a higher price, it being alleged that the amount named barely covered cost.

London, January 31 The American visible wheat supply ia esti mated at 180,849,000 bushels.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Mr David Thomas reports upon the live stock market foe the week ending January 29, as follows :—On Tuesday at the Tinwald yards the usual stock sale was held. The day being dull, a poor yard v/as anticipated, but by nine o'clock the different agents were kept busy yarding, lot after lot, as they came in for sale, until the entry closed with a total of 12,355 sheep, 13 head cattle and 35 pigs. The attendance was not, good, no doubt on account of the rain, and aho harvest operations, keeping farmers, dealers, and others stway, therefore a dull sale has to be reported throughout. The yarding for the day was made up piincipally of two tooth crossbreds and lambs. A Ithough the sale was a large one, and buyers not plenti ful, I noticed a very few sheep were turned out unsold. Lambs suffered a drop in value on late sale rates, although some very good quality was submitted; two-tooth crossbteds were not in demand, unless owners sold at a great reduction, which was done on several occasions. One line of prinie heavy weights freezers were sold on account of the Lighmor esrate at 13s, also on account of the Maronan estate a line of

1152 two-tooth wethers, I sold at 83 lid. Of the total entry I sold on account of various clients 5665 sheep, 3 head of cattle at Ihe following prices, viz:—22 fat crossbred ewes 6s, 45 crossbred ewes 7s 6d, 19 fat cro?sbred ewes 7s lid, 41 merino ewes 5s Id, 293 crossbrcJ two-tooth ewes and wethers 83 6d, 163 crossbred lambs 5s 6d, 1150 half bred two-tooth wethers 8s lid, 88 halfbred two-tooth wethers 9<3 6d, 514 first cross lambs 6$ lOd, 273 first cross lambs 6a 3d, 260 two-tooth crossbred ewes and. wethers 73 3d, 256 crossbred lambs 6s sd, 126 merino ewes

Is 7d, 103 crossbred lambs 4a Bd, 112 cross bred lambs 5s 9d, 30 crossbred ewes 7s 2d, 35 crossbred lambs 5s 9d, 106 two-tooih crosabreds Bs, 400 two-tooth crossbreds 7s Bd, Cattle—A poor entry came forward in this class, and competition was very slack, there fore most of the stock yarded were turned out unsold ; beef sold from £5 to £6, heavy weights.

Private Sale—Through the past week I have disposed of several lines of fat and store sheep at market values, viz., 80 lambs 103j 195 lambs 1 Is, 67 fat sheep 12s 6d, 61 lambs lla, 58 lambs 10s 7^d, 56 lambs 10a 6d.

A most enthusiastic gathering assembled in the Presbyterian Church, Waitahuna, on Thursday evening of last week, the occasion being the f wewell meeting of the Rev Mr Skinner, who has just b> en inducted to the Tinwald-Flemington charge here. The Tuapeka Times pub lishes a lengthy report of the meeting and in a local referring to it says—The pro ceedings attending the presentation to the' Rev Mr Skinner and Mrs Skinner 3t Waitahuna on Thursday evening were marked by a good teal of warmth and regret of the funcerest kind Exclusive altogether of fhe testimony embodied in the presentation (purses of sovereigns to Mr and Mrs Skinner) the sentiment of all those who totk occasion to express thtmselves left no doubt of the high esteem in which Mr Skinner Is held by his parishioners and the depth of the feeling which his depart ure has caused. The' testimony of those of his congregation who expressed themselves at Thursday evening's function may be taken aa representing the opinions of the entire congregation over whose spiritual welfare Mr Skinner has for such a lengthened period presided. As one of the speakers expressed it, among all classes and conditions the name of Mr- Skinner was spoken of with kindliness And esteem, and we are curtain the good work he has done will keep his memory greer. for many years am>ng the numbers of his church in Waitihuoa.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, FEBRUAttY 1, 1895.



Messrs Friedlander Bros, report upon the live stock market for the week ending January 31, as follows:—At the Tinwald yards on Tuesday last tfiere was a heavy entry of sheep, the total yarded being 12,355 sheep, 13 cattle, and 35 pigs. The attend ance was not very large, but a good deal of business was done, although prices in store sheep showed a decided drop, more espeaially in lambs and two-tooths. Noticeable among the entry were a line of four-tooch freezers sent forward from the Lagmhor estate, which realjspd }3,3 each, and a nice line of good halfbredtwo-tooth wethersfrom the Maronan estate, realising 8a lid, which shows a fall of about Is 6d per head, the same sheep bringing 108 about a month ago. Our entry for the day, on account of various clients, comprised 3072 sheep, 7 head of cattle, and 18 pigs, of which we sold the following : — 86 fat merino ewes 43 3d, 8 crossbreds 8a lOd, 51 crossbred ewes 7a 9d, 78 at 5s 9d, 16, at 69 lid, 65lierino ewes at 2a id, J64 two tooth crossbreds, mixed sexes, 7s 3d, }50 at 7s, IQO lambs 7s sd, 278 small lambs 4a Bd, |jO3 lambs fis lid, 243 at 7a, 195 lambs 7s 3d, 200 at 6s 4d, 293 afe 6?, 95 crossbred forward two-tooths 93 7d, 226 merino ewes 2s Id, 15 at 2a, 33 at Is 6d. In cattle, there was only a small entry of beef, but the trade must have been well supplied, as nearly all the lota offered were passed in unsold, and with the exception of a few springers no store cattle were yarded. Pigs. —We sold 15 stubblers at 9a 9d, 2 small sows 20a, 1 sow 275. A nice line of porkers and baconers were turned out unsold. Hinds.—We regret having to report the smallest attendance at these yards on Thursday, January 24, since their openiDg. There was a fair entry of sheep, some really good lambs being yarded, but very little business was done. As the Directors have decided to alter the day of sale from Monday to tke second Thursday in each month, it wquld. be best if the public w^re 'made fully aware of the change. Clearing Sale.—On Wednesday, January 23, we held a clearing £ale for Mr N. Fitzgerald, Wakanui, and although there was only a very small attendance, those present freely went to work and a good clearance was effected at full market value.



The following letters from places beyond the colony were received during the month of November, and are lying unclaimed at the Ash burton Post Office :— John Clark, W. J. Harvey, John McLeary. Foh the Br.ooo is the Life— Clarke si World-famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from %Jl impurities, from whatever cause arising, i'or Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases. Pimples and Bores of all kinds its effects are marvelous. Thousands of testi monials. Beware of worthless iiiiitatiooe and eubetitutMi $



DOLLAR C. T.GAR{£TTES~3J per packet.



Mr Henry Zander. Read This! T"N CONSEQUENCE of the great L demand for CASH and being under the necessity of Reducing Stock owing to a call being made by the Bank of New Zealand, I have made SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS in every article In the Grocery and Ironmongery Departments, and until further notice will BELL FOB CASH At Ghristchuroh Prices. I do not advertise quotations for the simple reason that they are copied by small Shopkeepers, but I Guarantee to give every article of the Best Quality OHEAPjBR than any other firm in Ash burton. Come and judge lor yourselves and be convinced of the truth. 1000 Mats'looo Mats Mauritius Sugar. Be sure to use no other for your JAM and see that you get it, as there is some Cheap Sugar in the Market put into MAURITIUS MATS. Come and see our windows. NEW NEW NEW CURRANTS, RAISINS, & SULTANAS These fruits are ready for use without further washing. Teas. Teas. Teas. CHTNA, CEYLON, INDIA, and HEALTH TEA. Our own blended Teas at 2s, 2s 6d, in |lb, lib packets, and 101b tins (blended on the premises by machinery) are ac* knowledged to be the best flavored and best value in the district. A special allowance of 2d per lb on 101b tins. Italian Goods I have now landed ex Gothic, the FINEST DELTOAOTEb ever seen in Ashburton, and inspection is invited. Price lists and particulars on applica tion. JUST LANDED (ex Gothic) GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSE COLLARS (in all sizes.) Early application necessary. Binding Twine! Binding Twine! BINDING WTRE! BINDING WIRE! And all Other Harvesting Material now in Stock. FARMERS, do not give your orders for Twine without getting my quotation, having imported some NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURED TWINE from Melbourne. McCORMICK EXTRAS kept in Stock, also "TYZAOKS" SECTIONS AND CHAINS for other machines. WINES and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Habana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of approaching hoiidays, at SPECIAL LOW RATES. Carpets, Linoleums, Oilcloths, etc. In order to make room for Harvest ing and other Goods now landing and to arrive, I will sell the whole of the above Stock At 25 per cent. Below Cost Price. This is a real fact. Come and see for yourselves, WE LEAD, OTHERS FOLLOW. Apply early o Henry Zander, AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society JT Ford and Co



Entertainments. fitzgeeald!buos\ circus, menagerie, AjSD MONSTER WILD BEAST SHOW, WILL PERFORM AT ASHBURTON TO-MGBT, (FRIDAY) AND SATURDAY, , FEBRUARY 1 and 2, AND SATURDAY AFTERNOON. 'PHIS is the Largest Circus and JL Menagerie travelling in Australasia. 8O Ponies & Horse&. 6O Performers. Our Menagerie consists of Lions, Tiger?, Black Panther*, Chetahs, Pumas, the wild Indian Tigress and her two cabs, born in New Zealand. The Silver Lion, the first yet exhibited here, the Orang outang, &c. ——. CAPTAIN J. GRAHAM , Will enter the den of wild and savage Lions at every performance. HERR YON DER MEHDEN, , Solo Cornet, leads the band. He is, acknowledged emperor of all cornet players. One ticket admits to both Circus and Menagerie. —Don't forget the dates— ASHBURTON, TO-NIGHT, & SATURDAY, Feb. 1& 2, And SATURDAY AFI'ERNOON, When doors open at 2 p.m., commence 2 30 PRICES,—Dress Circle 4s, children half price ; Pit 33, children half-price. 1 148 Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Train Arrangements for Christchurch Races, February 2. THE Evening Train from Christchurch to A^hburton will start at 5 15 p.m., and run 35 minutes later than timetable times up to Rakata, leaving Chertsey at 7.57 p.m., and arriving at A-hbnrton at 8.30 p.m. The Rakaia to Methven train will run 85 minutes late. 1 168 BY ORDER. 1 enders. tenders wanted. rpBNDBBS for STAGING and LIGHT. _L ING Arcade for E^orticukuial Socie y. Specifications to be seen a' Mr Tucker's. Tenders to be in by 4 o'clock p.m., on SATURDAY, February 2, 1895. F. MAKEIG, 1 177 Secretary. Public Notices * NOTHKU ILLUSTRATED ISSUE OF THE "Canterbury Times." MounfcCook Conquered, with illustration?. The Start. The Ascent. Amongst the Glaciers. Destructive Hurricane at Fiji. Views of Levuka and Suva. A Garden Party at Riccarton. A Pic ture of the Bishop of Salisbury. •'Canterbury Times" on sale at all Booksellers in the Colony. 1 178 FATAL ACCIDENT TO DA*, IN HAVELOCK STREET, JUST avoided by Buying the Balance of NIND WARD & CO.'s Stock of CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, and FANCY GOODS AND TOYS. Just Fit for SCHOOL TREATS, PRESENTS, and the CHRISTMAS TRADE. These Goods were bought at a discount of 50 per cent off Wholesale Landed Cost Price. JAMES BJLXLI&TeL. 12 159 WANTED, TDUPILS for an Evening Drawing XI Class Subjects: Plane, and Solid Geometry, Perspective Model Drawing and Freehand. Early application requested. Apply to W. H. TAIT, Artisc and Teacher of Drawing to South Canterbury Teachers' Institute. For terms and hours apply to 1 143 H. A. GATES. THE DENSMOBE THE WORLD'S GREATEST TYPEWRITER. •T*H3OW away your pens, and conduct you X correspondence on Modern Principles A. fortnights trial will convince you of the superiority of the Typewriter over the Pen, and of the Densmqre over all other Type writers Free nstruotion to Shorthand Writers THE DENSMOBB TYPEWBITEB Co, U §1, Graceohureh Street, London,



I i ____ Thomas E. Ki] worth, EN G|l N E E B, IT a s BEMOVED ITO HIS new premi ejs, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AJSD KERMQDE STREETS, ASHBURTON Reduction of 20 Per Cent on all Lines. Robert" Murray PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEK. FT AVIKG decided to dispose of my business, I am still offering the whole of MY VALUABLE STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, PLATE, &c, AT A DISCOUNT OF 4s IN £ OFF MAEKED PEICBS. A LARGE SELECTION OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES HUNDREDS of these Watches are now in use throughout the Ashburtan district, and, after YEARS OP HARD WORK, bear unfailing testimony to the EXGELLENT WORKMANSHIP and DURABILITY of R. MURRAY'S SPECIAL GOODS. These Watches CANNOT be obtained in the open market. Also a Large Stock of ROTHERHAM'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES, STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £ 3s ALARM CLOCKS, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 2s 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from Is 6d FAMOUS " PERFECTIONE » WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE # Reduced from 31 n to 15g 9 BEPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED ... 5a MAINSPRINGS 4s 6d CLOCKS CLEANED from 2? All {noods X Work Cnuaranteed.



Drawing 1 & Painting Classes. Mr W~H. Tail ARTIST, C.S.A. TT AS resumed his Drawing and Paint ing Classes in Ashburton. Classes will be held on TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, and THURSDAY afternoons. For card of terms apply to Me H. Gates. or Mr W. H. Collins. Should snflicienb pupils attend, a class will be held at Rakaia on MONDAY afternoon. 1 106 BUSINESS CHANGES. I HAVE this day sold my Retail Boot and Shoe Business, Tancred street, Ashburton, to MR JAMES MELLOR, B otmaker, Dnnedin, and respectfully request on his behalf a continuance of the support accorded to me, J. BISHOP, Ashburton. January 30, 1895. RAVING purchased the Business lately carried on by Mr fJ« BISHOP, Tancred Street, Ashburton, at a very large discount, I have determined to offer the whole of the STOCK IN TRADE | AT AN ENORMOUS .SACRIFICE, FROM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 2. Every line will be offered at such a price as will insure a prompt clearance. This will be the greatest chance the Ashburton public have yet had to buy first class Boots at exceptionally low prices:— Children's Strap Shoes from Is Men's Bluchers, 4s lid Women's Kid E,S. Bs, cost 10a Women's Lasting Slippers, 2s lid Children's Lace Boots from Is 9d Women's rLid Lace from ss, worth 10s Thousands of Men's, Women's, acd Children's BOOTS AND SHOES AT HALF-PRICE, This is no bogus attempt at a sale, and such value could not be offered unless under the special circumstances of this cheap purchase. The Sale will last twenty-one days, when every line will be cleared JAMES MELLOR intends to carry on the Business as a First-class Boot and Shoe Shop, and will keep nothing but really good boots at moderate prices. The public want good hard wearing stuff that is comfortable, and they shall have it.; but the first thing is to reduce the present stock, which is a very good one, all the lines being imported at first hand Roll up in thousands and secure the BARGAINS. Look at the windows and tickets JAMES MELLOR will make a special point of good repairs and bespoke work. JAMES "MELLOR, (Lata J. Bishop.) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON, 1172



SPECIAL NOTICE. HAVING purchased the sole right to manufacture A. BILLINS' PATENT SQUARE MILK BUCKET AND SKIMMER, I have this day appointed JOHN OKR & CO., A3 ASB BURTON AGENTS, For the sale of the above mentioned specialties. Kindly call and see the LIGHTEST, STRONGEST, AND BEST BUCKET MADE. T. E, LOACH, 1 146 Geraldine. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. "^OTICE is faeroby given that from this date, a Reward of Ten Pounds sterling will be given to any person or parsons giving such Information as will lead to the conviction of any person having caused the Burning of any of the County Plantations. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. November 12, 1894. 11 70 TT./ ANTED, PAT OR TALLOW '• .FOR BROOKE'S Perfect felieep l>ip. PRICES AT FACTORY—Hd per pound for kidney fat, If d forgood tallow —noi dripping. WHY PAY 75a for Cooper's Dip, when Brooke's "Perfect" Dip was v proved better at the Christchurch [ trial. And the price Is 553 for the - ' Bame quantity. DO NOT be misled wi'h Little's Powder Dip, combined with gly urine. Owing to the permanent liquid nature of glycerine, all there is of It in this powder dip is not worth mention ing. DO NOT be fooled with any non poisonous dip, unless you are pre pared to dip twice, or ran the risk of lousy sheep. In these hard times, why not KEEP YOUR MONEY IN THE COUNTRY to be spent here by C. M. BROOKE, Dip Manufacturer, Ashburton, and his Employees. DIP AGENTS.-Messrs D. Thomas, H. Zander, akd J. Orr and Co. PIANO. MISS FRIEDLANDER will Resume Teaching at her Resi dence, Tanored street, on MONDAY. J»na»rySß, 1896. \ 13 j



LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTOH. — __ t {North British Fire Insurance Company Union Steam Shipping .Company, Limited. Parcels and goods lent to any parts of the colony Remington Type Writer, Sample on view. POTATOES! POTATOES!! POTATOES!!! r HAVE on hand and for Sale, in Large or Small quantities* Prime ■I Floury Kidney Potatoes. ma|ng;le s; MANGLES. WSSSBmttml MANGLES! I'^D I^l H l^i A NEW STOCK OP MANGLES, BEST MAKE, JUST ARRIVED. HOUSE OF 8 BOOMS TO LET. * FOE SALE. A CAPITAL LITTLE PROPERTY,—Consisting of Cottage and Eight Acres of really good land, in close proximity to Borough, 1|- mile from ' Post Office. The land is sub-divided into several paddocks through which streams of water are constantly running, and there is ample provision for any industrious and thrifty family to keep a couple of cows and a number of pigs, poultry, etc., with a prospect of good returns. Price and Terms Liberal. FOE SALE. NEW HORNSBY STEEL FRAME REAPER AND BINDER, *36, and with Wooden Frame £30. Second-hand WoWs (improved), SINGLE APKON HARVESTER, in work one season, l*/ lOs. One Second-hand Plough, Double-furrow, by Booth & McDonald ; equal to New, £9« FOE SALE. Eight-borse Power PORTABLE ENGME, by RustoN & Procter, 701b certificate—Cheap. ■ 1 FERGUSSON AND MITOBELL'S PAPER MILLS. I am Local Agent for the above, and can supply Superior 'Brown Wrapping Pamir at Reasonable Rates. I am also a Purchaser of Old Woolpacks and Sackiogs suitable for paper mill requirements. Most Extraordinary Revolution IN THE Tailoring* Trade. (0)— ' NO MORE NEED FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO CHRISTCHURCH OR ELSEWHERE FOR THEIR TAILORING; W- SPARROW ff AS proved from past experience that the credit system is unsatisfactory, both to buyer and seller, the good marks have to pay for the bad ones. He has therefore decided to CLOSE HIS BOOKS and go in for the CASH SYSTEM entirely, and will sell at prices which are bound to omtnand a lar^e turnover. The following quotations will give some idea of the REDUC« TtONS :— First Class Tweed Sac Sui ... .„ 553, former price 70s liKt Class „ .„ .. 60s, former price 75s First Glass „ ...  6Ss, former price 80s First Class 70s, former price 85s Best Quality Twsei money can procure ... 755, former price 90* No 4 Jboxes Serge Suit .. ... .. £3 12s 6d Best black or blue Worsted Coat and Vest, bound, with best quality Trousering .. £4 Ob Od Remember these Prices are for First Class "Workmanship, FIT aND STYLE GUARANTEED. WILLIAM SPARROW, EAST STREET. N B —As these prices may be copied by other Firjis, please call or send i for samples and compare qualities. FISHING TAOKLR HAVING decided to give up this Branch of our Business, we will, in order to clear, OFFER THE BALANCE OF OUR WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF MINNOW AND FLY EODS GAFFS, GAFF HOOKS WADERS, WINCHES LINES, HOOKS ARTIFICIAL BAITS FLIES, ETC., ETC., AT Exceptionally JLow Prices for Ctosh. JOH^OJRR&CO. HARDWARE AND GENERAL MERCHANTS.