it to release itself of the EBtat<s Com pany. Mr Allan moved that a committee of in vestigation be formed consisting of seven shart holders and officials of the bank, to a certain what the Hecurldea are which are held by the bank against advances included In the g'obo fs<ets ; what) it cost' the bank to carry them on and wh*t profit is obtained from them ; also to find out; what is the actual position of the bank and forward a printed copy of auch report to every shareholder. The in iion was generally opposed and vr&p lost on the voices. I

The meeting closed with a hearty vote of thanks and confidence to the president, dirrctora and staff of the bank

RIFLE SHOOTING.

The Ashburton Rifles held another of their prize matches on '.Thursday afternoon. Although the weather was fine, the wind was very gtwty and changeable. This and tbe Government target nearly all black, made good shooting very difficult. Following i ara some of the prize winners, seven shots at 400 and 500 yards j—

CRICKET.

ASHBURTON V. GERALDINE.

The Ashburtou and Geraldine Clubs met yesterday in the second round of the South Canterbury Association's Cup matches. The game resulted in a win for Ashburton by 57 runs and two wickets. Appcuded are the scores.:—

Geraldine. A. Sugden, b Andrews , .. 4 W. K. McDonald, b Davis 3 P. W. Hislop, c and b Davis, 12 Ji\ W.Fish, Ibwb Davis ... .. 3 R, H. Pearpoint, c Davis b Andrews .. 4 G. Bethune, b Russell « 8 B. K. McDonald, not out 20 W. M* Moore, lbw b Russell 4 J. P. Kallagher, b Percy .. .. 7 Nalder, lbw b Percy 0 R. Morrison, c Orbell b Percy 12 Extras , „ ..3 Total ... 80 ASHBTJKTON. Fleming, b Kallagher 9 G. Andrews, c Morrison b Kall&gher ... 8 E. Black, b Hislop .. 17 E. Davis, b Hislop ... S3 W. B. Denshire, retired ... .- ... 32 Percy, b Hialop 3 Kuisejl, b Hislop ... «. 7 E, Andrews, not out .. ... 13 Orbell, at McDonald b Hislop ... ... 3 Mitchell, not out ... ... 8 Moffett, did not bat — Extras ... ... ... ..4 Total .. . ... ... ... 137

THE COREAN WAR

bHANGHAi, February 6

The Chinese fleets and several island forts maintain a determined resistance to the Japanese.

London, February 6

Russia, Great Britain, and France Intend to advise China to open her ports to the world; also that the Japanese should not be allowed to annex territory on the mainland, but the latter are not to be restricted with regard to the indemnity, the retention, if captured, of the fleet, and strategic positions.

Shanghai, February 7

It is reported that General Nodzie, commander of the fifth division of the Japanese army, has bean killed.

COLONIAL RECIPROCITY.

Sydney, February 7

The Sydney Morning Herald says gome interest attaches to the experi ment of intercolonial reciprocity entered upon between South Australia and New Zealand. The arrangement by which th« products of one colony are admitted into another, it says, is bardly a point requiring experiment to demonstrate, but the essence of the experiment is reached at a much earlier stage. The real point at issue is that the treaty is a provisional one, and must be endorsed by the Parliaments of each colony. The arranging of such a treaty is not a wholly new thing in these colonies, as several years ago such an Agreement was entered into between the Governments of Victoria and Tas mania, but no sooner had the Victorian Minister who took part in the business got back than there was such a mutter ing of opposition from the interests which believed themselves threatened that the Ministry of the day did not venture to ask Parliament to ratify the agreement. This, the Herald says, doea not alter the, fact that the present arrangement has great interest as show ing the growing feeling in favour of that free interchange of products in those ampler markets which can only be secured by a political union of the colonies,

Adelaide, February 8 Before leaving for England the Hon J. G. Ward stated he had received a telegram notifying that his Govern ment generally approved of the treaty, but one qualification was hiade that the agreement will have to terminate (Should New Zealand Parliament adopt the prohibition of liquor law. The local arrangements are strongly con demned in commercial circles, and described as a stab in the back to any great scheme of federation with inter colonial freetrade. It is considered to be not only anti-federal in spirit, but likely to prove of little or no benefit in actual trading when compared with the antagonism probably created in other colonies.

Intensely Cold Weather.

jH, ■. 11 . 1 .m. 1 . 111 n-, 11 i. 1 .' M . , . i London, February 6 Intense cold is being experienced in England, and in parts of the Midlands | the thermometer was 6deg, below zero, February 7. A violent snow blizzard swept over Scotland and the northern portion of England and Wales. Many trains are snow bound, and ice floes block the tipper reaches of the Thames. The present winter is said to be the most severe experienced since 1880. The French American liner Cascoine, and the Cunarder Cephalonia are over due, and some anxiety is felt for their safety, owing to the Majestic reporting terrible storms in crossing the Atlantic, and various signs of disasters. London, February 7 The thermometer in London and suburbs has fallen below zero. Washington, February 7- There is terrific cold weather in the northern States, where the thermo meter averages 25deg. below zero, and £odeg. in the western States. Lake t/hainblaio is entirely froztn over,

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

STEEL RAILS

FER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

London, February 7 Bolckow, Vaughan, and Co., are the successful tenderers for twenty-five thousand tons of steel rails for Western Australia, The price is extremely low.

THE MAILS

London, February 7 Tbe Steamship Companies decline to accelerate to thirty days, to increase the cold storage space, and reduce freights, or employ only white men on board. They have agreed to call at Colombo both ways, and that the mails shall include parcels after February next. This will mean a saving to the colonies of a thousand per annum. Mr Morley, PoßtEDaster : Geheral, extends the term of conpeaxsi to two years. He will write^ to" the colonies respecting the other proposals of the Postal Conference at Wellington last year.

American Bonds.

Washington, February 7

It is reported that a syndicate, in cluding the Rothschilds, Morgans, and Belmonts, will take the whofe of the American bonds issue. Senator Bland intends to introduce in the House a Free Silrer Coinage Bill as a substitute for the Bond Bill.

The Late Harvest.

Adelaide, February 8

The South Australian Register esti mates the late harvest yield at 7,568,000 bushels, with an average of four bushels of fifty-two lbs. to the acre. Allowing for food and seed re quirements for the cunent year, there will be left a surplus for export of about 116,000 tons. As compared with last year's outturn the late harvest is describ3d as most disappointing.

The Licensing Law in Sydney

Sydney, Februar 8

A deputation of temperance bodies waited on the Minister of Justice to complain of the way the licensing laws were administered. They alleged that all stipendiary magistrates leaned to wards the liquor traffic. The adminis tration was a scandal and a disgrace, and the wonder was the police at tempted to enforce the Act, seeing the attitude adopted by the magistrates. The Minister said he was unwilling to believe the charges against the magis trates, and was satisfied they did their duty conscientiously. The deputation misunderstood the position occupied by the magistracy in asking for temper-1 ance appointments on the Bench. j

NEW AUSTRALIA.

Melbourne, February 8

A letter haa been received from Rev J. Fleming, minister of the Scotch church at Buenos Ayres, asking that provision should be made for those who have left the New Australia settle ment through ill health and those who may be driven from it in future. Apart from the success or failure of the colony he states there is no manner of doubt that Paraguay is a suitable climate for Australians. So far, the colonies are depending on supplies from outside.

The Rotokino.

Sydney, February 8 The Rotokino is completing her repairs, and it is expected she will resume her voyage on Saturday. The captain eulogises the officers and crew for the splendid manner in which they worked for twenty-four hours, during which time the ship was in imminent peril. Captain Spinka adds that he had beea in cyclones in Chinese waters, but never had he seen anything so bad as the recent storm.

MORE AND WEATHER.

«. : Sydney, February 8 The weather is again wet and squally, and floods and washaways are reported from the coastal districts. Nothing serious, however, has happened up to the present. Mr "Wragge, of Brisbane, predicts a repetition of gales, and warns shipping.

MAIL NOTICES.

The Letter Box will be cleared for the despatch of correspondence from Ashburton to the undermentioned places as ollows :— Buruham and Dunsandel, daily ... 3,15 pm Ohertsey and Bakaia, Christ church and north, daily 630 am 3 15 pm 1 6 30 pm and Monday, Wednes day, and Friday ... 10 30 am Dromore and Selwyn, daily 6 30 pm Eiffelton, Willowby, daily ... 1030 a m Lismore, Tuesday, Thurs day, and Saturday ... 10 30 am | Elgin, Wakanui, and River side, daily 6 30 am Seaview, Seafield, Kyle, and Newlands, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday ...^6 30 am Greenstreet, Winchmore, and Forks, Tuesday, Thurs day, Saturday ... t-f, 630 am Wheatstone, Waterton, Ash ton, Longbeach, and Flemington, daily ... 345 pm Mount Somers, Springburn, Bu&hside, Alford Forest, Stare'ey, daily 4 pm Methven, daily 3 15 pm Geraldine, and Orari, daily.. 12 30 pm Oamaru, Dunedin, Waimate, and south, daily ... 12 30 pm EtHng, Rangitata, daily .„ 10 30 am 12 30 pm Temuka, Titnaru, daily, 10 30 am 12 and Tuesday, Thursday, 30 pm and Saturday 3 15 pm Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, 10 30 am 12 daily 30 pm And Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday 315 pm Ruapuna, Monday and Thurs day _ .« .... 4 pm May field, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday ... 4 pm Letters containing anything of value should be registered. Letters containing coin or bank notes if posted unregistered will be compuleorily registered, and charged double registration fee,

THE ASfiBUMOtf GTJAKDIAN: FRIDAY, FEBRUAKY 8, 1895



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The final monthly racps of the Ash burton Amateur Swimming Club were held on Thursday evening at the Domain baths. There was a «ood attendance of she public, and the fin Bh in the peni<«» handicap was a credit to the handicappers; but the junior handicap wanted a little improvement. The following are the results:—so Yards Handicap Seniors- First Heat—A.. Wilkie 1. P. Cookson 2, 0. W. Steward 3. Won by about two feet. Tims—43sec, Second Heab— Houlb 1, Andrews 2, Thompson 3. Won by a yard, Time—44aec. Final Heat— A. Wilkie, ssec 1; P. Cookson, 9*ec 2; A. F. Thompson, 4<?ec 3 A grand finish, Wilkie jusf winning by the touch. Time -43sec. 50 Yards Juniors -C. H. Mit chell, 18seo 1; E. McTeagne, scr 2; Harry Page, scr 3. Time—s4sec. Charley Mitchell had evidently been too well treated by the handicappers, and went away and won by about four yards, the other boys making a good struggle for second place. For Indigestion, the best remedy ia v doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild in operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach compla ts. Sold in bottles Is l£d, 2s 9d, and 11s, by all Medi cine Vendors throughout the world. A ample, safe and certain remedy. Fob th« Blood is the Life—Clarke 8 World-famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from &11 impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases. Pimples and sores of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testi monials. Beware of worthless imitations and substitutes 5



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Public Notices. TWO POUND KEWAED. STRAYED from P. Drummond's, Lynd huret, on 4th inst., 27 Halfbred and Three-quarter Two-tooth WETHERS; brand, a tomahawk, in red (imitate); ear mark, slit near ear. Anyone giving in formation leading to the recovery will receive £2 reward. 2t41 e7~w. hTnmek. T HAVE pleasure in announcing thafc from this out I SHALL BS REPRESENTED , AT THE , STOCK SALES AT TINWALD AND ASHBURTON, and that I have made arrangements with MR 1). THOMAS TO SELL FOR ME until I am able to get about without orutchfts. E. W. HAMMER. 2 43



UPPKR ASHBUKTON ROAD BOIRD. In accordance with Section 49, Road Boards Act, 1882. PUBLIC Notice is hereby given that in accordance with Special Order con firmed by the Ashburton County Council dissolving the Upper Ashburton Road Board, an election of members for a new Board will take place on the first day of March as under— No 1, Laghmor ward, place of election —Woolshed, Laghmor, at noon. No 2, Westerfield ward, place of elec tion—Westerfield schoolroom, at neon. No 3, Ashburton Forks ward, place of election—Greenscreet schoolroom, at noon. No 4, Winchmore ward, place of elec tion—Woolshed, Winchmore, at noon. , No 5, Allenton ward, place of election— ' Canterbury Mills, Ashburton, at noon. No 6, Drornore ward, place of election —Woodlands, near Dronoore, at noon. Nominations in the prescribed form will be received till NOON on TUESDAY February 19, addressed to the Returning Officer, Road Board Office, West street, Ashburton. JOHNDAVISON, Returning Officer. Wesb Street, Ashburton. February 7th, 1895. 2 44



The friends of Mr Moffatt, of (he Drag Company, will be sorry to learn that he met with a rather severe acoidenb this morning while riding his bicycle down East street on his way to business. It | appears that there were a couple of school gills in the road, whom the rider unsuc cessfully attempted to avoid, the boing that he got a severe fall. Doctors Leahy and Hunter were unable to deter mine the exact nature of the injury, but present appearances indicate that some of the muscles of the left for* arm are rup tured. DOLLAR CIGARETTES. 3d.— No holders or photos—Reh kv Zandeb, wholesale agent-



AVER'S Hair Vigor **V RESTORES i^^^B v/Vr JLI v/Xv HR PROMOTES /Jk Abundant Growth flf It cures itching lm pßj jS jA gg[ mors, and keeps the that six years ago I lost nearly half of my hair, and what was left turned gray. After using Ayer's Hair Vigor several months, my hair began to grow again, and with the natural color restored." Ayer's Hair Vigor g PREI'AKEI> BY • DR. J. C. AVER & CO., LOWELL, MASS., U ■$, A. jap* Beware of cliaap imitations." The nam» — Ayer—is prominent on the wrapper, aaa SI fcJow» }n tte flat of each of our totUos.



Public Notices TJhJR SaLK in Tinwald, EIUHT^ J? ROOM X D HOUSE, with lawn and orchard, EIGHT ACRKS of LAISD. Within three minutes' walk of the railway station. Apply at the honse. R. B. JEFF, 217 Tinwald. NOTICE. TX7E BEG to notify to the Farmers of the Ashburton District that we ar BDYFRS OF WHEAT & FARM PRODUCE, AND HAVE APPOINTED MR F. FERRIMAN to BUY for us in the district, wood brosT; limited, MILLERS, CHRISTCHURCH. £100. \>fESSRS I. M. THOMPSON, o! [ 'Vf Wakanui, and JOHN MOOR ' HE AD, are prepared to Pay the sum of £100 to any person or persons who can give such evidence as to Convict the dastardly scoundrel or scoundrels who, between January 31 last and date, placed Old Iron in the Wheat Sheaves in Stook in Mr, I. M. Thompson's paddock, with intent to damage Mr Moorhead's Thresh ing Plant. Dated this 4th day of February, 1895. I. M. THOMPSON. JOHN MOORHEaD. E. G. Crisp, Solicitor. 2 25 ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING & INVEST MENT SOCIETY, Octiojes: Tanobkd Street, Ashbubtoh. MONEY TAKEN ON DEPOSIT AT CALL, in sums of one pound and upwards, at the following rates : — £1 to £250 l\ per cent Over £250 ... ... 4 percent Fixed for 6 months ... 5 per cent Fixed for 12 months ... 5| per cent; Lovns granted from £25 and upwards at current rates. For farther particulars, apply EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. "^ OTICE is hereby 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 SPECIAL NOTICE. TTAVING purchased the sole right to I L manufacture A. BILLINS 1 PATENT SQUARE MILK BUCKET AND SKIMMER, I have this day appointed JOHN ORR & CO., AS ASF BURTON AGENTS, For the sale of the above mentioned specialties. Kindly call and see the LIGHTEST, STRONGEST, AND BEST BUCKET MADE. T. E. LOACH, 1146 Geraldine. ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, Tancred Street. m TT TTNDRILL 0_ fj O. I. lit UNDRILL & UO.j PICTURE FRAMERS. WE HAVE JUST RECEIVED, direct from the Makers, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. Those having Pictures Framed would do well in inspecting our Stock. We have also just Imported one of the latest Patents for Picture Frame making, which enables us to make Frames at a very low price, and ensures perfect Corners, etc. —Please Note the Address— T. H. UKUR'LL&co i CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, j AND PICTURE FRAMERS. Tancred Street, (Next to Builr" ing Society's Office FOR SALE. CAPITAL Building Site, Cameron Street West, being T.S.s 1184 and 1185, containing half acre. Those desirous of building are invited to inspect. Easy terms. __________ T. BULLOCK. WO LET at low rental, small Shop and *• Dwelling in Burnett street. \ * T. BULXQOK,



Mr D. Thomas, SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9. Valuable Town Property, well situated in Moore streeb, being, T.S 89 on which is erected a commodious build ing of four shops with dwellings, , On account of the Mortgagee, MR D. Thomas in conjunction with Mr Thomas Bullock has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction at; the Arcade on the above date, on nccount and by order of the mortga gee, property in Moore street known as Compton's Buildings, beilg T.S. 89 containing \ acre on vhich are erected A SHOPS WITH DWELLINGS. It is well aituaced, being only a section back from East Btteet, and should provp a remunerative investment. Further particulara on application. Terms at Sale which takes place at 11.30. D. THOMAS, 2 13 Auctioneer Public Notices] N0 T I Op! """" T HAVE this day taken possession of the ■*- goods and chattels now in and about the premises at present occupied by John Mosks Bourne, at Tinwald under the powers conferred on me in that behalf by a certain instrument by way of security under " The Chattels Transfer AcE, 1889," bearing date the 7th day of November, 1893. I also give notice that all book debts due to the said John Moses Bourne, must be paid to me or Mr Charles E. Smith, the said book debts having been assigned to me by Deed of Assignment, bearing date the 29th day of September. 1894. Dated this 7th day of February. 1895. JAMBIS GUDSELL. R. M. Cuthbertson, Solicitor. 2 40 THE PALATINE INSURANCE COMPANY, Limited. Head Office—Manchester. : Capital £1,500,000. WE have this day appointed MX j ALBERT ROBERTS, of West street, Agent for Ashburton. | Fire risks accepted at the lowest current j rates. ARTHUR BADDELEY, Manager for New Zealand, j Christchurch, January 14,1895. 2 9 ! ashburton " Horticultural Show AND PJROMENADE CONCERT, THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1895. IN THE ARCADE, ASHBURTON. Schedules can be had from the Secretary. 1 168 p. MAKEIG. ._ _____ ___ ; . __ T.S.'a792ai,d 793, Cox Street, E*sr, I for sale at a low price anJ on liberal terms. T. BULLOCK... l^ OR SALE, a paidock containing 29 *■ acres, 3 roods, 10 parches, a short distance below the County Saleyards. All in English grasses. Apply to T. BULLOCK. TTTANTED, FAT OR TALLOW I'OR BROOKE'* "perfect qheep tvip JTerfeot Oheep JL/ip PRICES AT FACTORY—IJd per pound for kidney fat, lfd for good tallow—not dripping WHY PAY 755, for Cooper's Dip, when Brooke's Perfect Dip was proved better at the Christchurch trial. And the price is 55s for the same quantity DO NO! be misled with Little's Powder Dip, combined tvivh glycerine. Owing to tha permanent liquid nature of glycerine, all there is of it in this powder dip is not worth mentioning DO NOT be fooled with any nen poisonous dip, unless you are prepared to dip twice, or run the risk of lousy shoep In these hard times, why not KEEP YOUR MONEY IN THE COUNTRY to be spent here by "C. M. BKOOKE, Dip Manufacturer, Ashburton, and his Employees. DIP AffENTS—Mbbsbh D. Thomas, H. Zander, ani J. Orh & Co. TO THE FARMERS IN THE ASHBURTON COUNTY. T HAVE DECIDED TO GO INTO BUSINESS here on my own account, and 1 am a CASH BUYER OF Wheat, Oats, Barley, AND ANY OTHEIt PRODUCE AT MARKET RATES. S.B. AT THE OLD PLACE. F. W. HANMER. Ashbarton, February 8,1895. 2 39



ramie A'otfoea HENRY ZANDER T BEG to intimate that I have just •*• landed a Large and Varied Stock of fir !ll)g. Gun§. HGLLTS' BEST MAKE. Single and Double Barrel, Breach and Muzzle L< admit, well worthy of inspection. KEYOLVERS. REVOLVERS. AMMUNITION. AMMUNITION. Cartridges and Cartridge Cases, Caps, Sh«t, Gunpowder, Pmder and Shot Flasks, Cartridge Belts, Recap pers, Loaders, Wads, ' Punches, etc. SCOTT'S WELL KNOWN RANGES AT GPEATLY REDUCED PRICES. I HAVE IN STOCK AND to LAND -100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 Cases Valvullne 200 Cases Castor Oil 100 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twin© China and Glassware Hornsby's & Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Fencing Wire Mauritius and Queensland Sugars China, India, and Ceylon Teas Best English Leather Belling —now in stock- Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all sizes). Early application necessary They are giving Universal Satisfaction WINES and Spirits, Ale?/and Stout, Liqueurs and Habana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of approaching holidays, at ': SPECIALLY LOW RATE& GROCERIES AND ALL OTHER GOODS SOLD FOB CASH At Ghristchurch Prices. Henry Zander, AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co NO HOOF. NO HORSJE! "PRESERVE the Eoof by having It J^ Shod at J. H. STEPHENS, THE SHOE..R, Who has REDUCED his Charges for Shoeing and General Work. Shoeing Hacks, 5s ; Draughts, 63. Sellar'a Mouldboards kept in Stock. CENTRAL SHORING FORGE, 2 6 Wakanui Road. BUSINESS CHANGES. THAVE this day "old my Retail Boot and Shoe Business, Tancred street, Ashburfcon, to MB JAMES MELLOR, B otmaker, Dnnedin, and respectfully request on his behalf a continuance of the support accorded to me. J. BISHOP, Ash burton. January SO, 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 li Men's Bluchers, 4s lid Women's Kid E.S. Bs, cost 10s Women's Lasting Slippers, 2a lid Children's Lion Boots from Is 9d Women's Kid Lace from ss, worth 10b Thousands of Men's, Women's, and Children'n 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 th« Business as a First-chss 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 tbo 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 "Felloe, (Late J. Bishop.) TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 1173



{ *\ II If Kill itf, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASBBURTON. (North British Fire Insurance Company Union Steam Shipping .Company, Limited. Parcels and goods wot to an' parta of the colony Remington Type Writer, Sample on view. I POTATOES! POTATOES!! POTATOES!!! [HAVE on hand and for Sale, in Large or Small quantities, Prim* Floury Kidney Potatoes MA NGLE S, PS •M^^S^ttlßi^Mk^^k^k^k^b^i^Bi^a^a^^L^kW mV MANGLES. ififHssplß^ MANGLES; i '"i!'') v 1!"! iwi \'i ■ Ip^3 IB HItS !■■■ lEn ■-v ivpiJ^^^Bn^L-^ SIM IIE aS* A NEW STOCK OF MANGLES, BEST MAKE, JUST ARRIVED. HOUSE OF 8 BOOMS TO LET. POX SALE, A CAPITAL LITTLE PROPERTY,—Consisting of Cottage and Eight Acres of really good land, in close proximity to Borough; 1-} mile from Port 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. FOR SALE. NEW HORNSBY STEEL FRAME REAPER AND BINDER, £S3<s and with Wooden Frame £30. Second-hand Wood's srNGLB APKON HARVESTER, in work one season, dSIT' 1O«. , One Second-hand Plough, Double-furrow, by Booth 4 McDonald ; equal to New, £9. FOB SALE. Eight-horse Power PORTABLE ENGINE, by Ruston <fc Procter, 701b certificate.—Cheap. FERGUSSON AND MITCHELL'S PAPER MILLS. I am Local Agent for the above, and can supply Superior Brown Wrapmng Papkb at Reasonable Rates. I am al«o aPurchtwer of Old Woolpacks and Sackiogs suitable for paper mill requirements. X AIAP 01 . HOUSE. A HAPPY & PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR TO YOU ALL MANY THANKS FOR PAST SUPPORT mE HOPE TO DO STILL BETTER THIS TEAR. LARGE IMPORTATIONS, FAIB PRICES, MITCHELL & TURNER, TANORED STREET. Most Extraordinary Revolution IN THE Tailoring* Trade. NO MORE NEED FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO CHRISTGHURCH OR ELSEWHERE -: FOR THEIR TAILORING; W- SPARROW XT AS proved from past experience that the credit system is unsatisfactory. xx both to buyer and oeller, 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 command a large turnover. The following quotations will give some idea of the RJEDUC* TIONS:— First Claas Tweed Sac Suit ... ... 555, former price 70§ lirst Glass „ ... .. 60s, former price 75s MtS!*"' » •• •• 653, former price 80s FimtOlass „ ... ... 70s, former price 85a Best Quality Twee J money can procure ... 75a, former price 90i No 4 Ftocea Serge Suit .. ... .. £3 12»6d Best black or blqa Worsted Coat and Vest, bound, with beat quality Trousering „ £4 Oi Od Remember|these Prices are for First Class "Workmanship. FIT aNDISTTLE~GUARANT£ED. ■ WILLIAM BPARBOTT, EAST STREET. N B —A» these prices may be copied by other Firj«, please call or lend for samples and compare qualities,