ROAD BOARDS.

WAKANUI.

The adjourned monthly meeting of the Wakanui Road Board was held r>n Saturday. Present-Messrs M. Bruce (chairman), G. Coe, andG.W. Leadley. C'ORRES rONDKNG'E. From Mr R, M. Cuthbertson, solicitor,' Ashburtou, re removing shingle from road opposite Mr Daniel Johnston's residence. - Received. From the manager of the Bank of New Zealand, Rakaia, requesting information re specting certiin properties in the Chertsey township—The clerk to reply giving full particu'ars. " From Mr Nicholas Fitzgerald, claiming extra money on his contract price for shingling part of Wakanui road.—Clerk to reply. clerk's report j The clerk's report on ihe works com peted during the month, and on other matters, was read and considered. reserve 2165 The question of having the gorse grubbed on the roads fronting thia reserve was de ferred until the next meeting of the Board. , RESERVE 1420, The clerk was instructed to inform Mr J. McCoiineli aiid Mr VV. Lundy that they did not at present intend disposing of the cottages on this reserve. BRIDGES. The clerk was instructed <o advertise in the county paper that the bridges over the .Wakanui creek are unsafe for heavy traffic, particularly those on Christie's and Elgin road«, cautioning all who so use them, that they do so at their own risk, MEETING OF BOARD. It was resolved that owing to harvest operations, the next meeting of the Board frill be held on March 2. PAYMENTS. .After passing accounts amounting to £159 13s 7d the Board adjourned.

Reconstructed Banks

Melbourne, January 12 The Age, in commenting on the Bank Consolidation Scheme, says that the time is ripe for gome action to provide against the possibilities of difficulties arising when the deposit receipts issued by the reconstructed Banks begin to mature; that State assistance should be claimed to res tore general confidence in future, and that without its interven tion little improvement is possible. It says this can hardly be regarded as a novel expedient, as instances might be mentioned where such interference was not only permissible, but recognised as an element of strength and a back ground to be relied upon in cases of urgent necessity. The Age continues : —' We are confronted with the fact that between the years 1897 and 1901 the Australian reconstructed Banks will have to meet demands for the payment of deposit receipts to the ex tent of forty-four millions, and this is a certainty which no amount of specious argument can get rid of. It is also equally certain that the colonies are not likely to be prepared to meet such an enormous demand when it occurs, If new deposits could be ex pected to replace the withdrawal of the old, then there would be no difficulty.' It concludes—' The comments of the London financial journals show clearly that such a happy solution of the diffi culty is hardly likely to occur. They would, however, have two or three years' breathing time, and surely something would suggest itself as pru dent during that time which would provide against troubles in future.'

tflfi ASttbtfftfOH GtJAftDtAK: WESBAY, JANtfAR? 18, 1896.

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Public Notices | ASHBURTON COUNTY COTJNCIL. "VTOTIOE is hereby given that from i this date, a Reward of Ten Pounds sterling will be given to any person or persons 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 E. C. PEICHARD. F. E. WHITE, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Manager THE DISPENSARY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON Just to hand- Hellebore Powder for Fruit {Trees Sparkling Summer Drinks Fruit Preservative Powder Insect Powder, Fly Papers THE SUNDAY Hoors at this establishment on and after January 6, 1895, will be 2 to 3 in the Afternoon, and 8 till 9 la the Evening.



Important Notice. T HAVE pleasure in intimating that 1 -*- have resolved to continue selling the remainder of the STOCK purchased from the trustees in Mr R. Alcorn's estate at COST PRICE, which will be a saving to the public of SEVEN SHILLINGS IN EVERY POUND SPENT. The stock consists of Mens 1, Youths', and Boys' Clothing, Mercery, Drapery, Boots and Shoes, Groceries, Crockery, and Glassware, Ironmongery, Cutlery, Tin ware, etc, together with a specially selected and large assortment of NEW GOODS opened out in each department, which will be sold at a VERY NOMINAL PROFIT FOR CASH. In keepi/ig with the above lines I have also made a large purchase of Crockery ware, etc-, oh mosfc favorable terms from Messrs Nind Ward and Co., Christchurch, who are relin quishing business, and wi'l offer the whole of these goods at SUCH PRICES that will ensure a QUICK AND COMPLETE CLEARANCE. Produce will be dealt with in the usual manner at Marke Ratef. An Inspection is cordially Invited. A. LAWRIE, SAUNDERS' BUILDIHGS, EAST STREET Opposite Railway Station, ASHBURTON. Landells and Preston, Buknett Street, Ashburtox, Agknts for the AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, the Largest Cycle Importers in the Southern Hemisphere, incor porated with the John Griffiths Cycle Corporation. THE AU3TBAL CYCLE AGENCY ARE THE SOLE AUSTRALIAN AGENTS FOR : Messrs Humber and Co., Ltd., Beeston, Coventry, Wolverhampton; The Premier Cycle Co, Ltd, Coventry % The Raleigh Cycle Co, (exclusive of Victoria), Notting ham ; The St George's Engineering Co (exclusive of NSW and S A), New Rapid, Birmingham ; The Referee Cycle Co, Ltd, London; William Bovvn, Ltd, Aeolus Bearings, Birmingham; The Cycle Com ponents Manufacturing Cc ; Messrs Ihomas Warwick and Sons, Warwick Rims, Birmingham; The Westwood Wheel Co, Westwood Rims, Birmingham ; Messrs R F Hall Manufacturing Co, Birmingham; Messrs Harrison Carter, Carter's Gear Case, Birmingham; Messrs Thomas Smith and Sons, Saltley, Birmingham ; Messrs W and A Bate Rubber Manufacturers, Leicester ; The Auto Machinery Co, Coventry. Holding such Agencies as the above, we are in a poition to cater for the Cyoling community, as no other firm in Canter urv can



ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, Ta^cred Street. TTT TTNDRILL 0_ f( 0. • 111 UNDRILL Si to., PICTURE FRAMERS. WE H^VE JUST RECEIVED, direct from the Makers, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OP Picture Mouldings, Which we intend Selling at the LOWEBT POSSIBLE PRICES. Those having Pictures Framed would do well in inspecting oar 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 peifect Corners, etc. —Please Note the Address— I H. UNOKILL&CO.' CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, AND PICTURE FRAMERS. Tancreb Street, (Next to Building Society's Offica



TO THR_ LADIES. ANDREW ORR HAS MUCH pleasure in intimating that he is showing a beautiful selection of NEW GuODS in every Department. IN MuIINEEY Will be found a lovely collection of Stylish Hats and Bonnets of French Patterns, also Ribbons, Flowers, and Feathers. THE DREBS~DEPARTMENT Contains a large and well selected Stock of New French Designs, also Washing Dress Goods that will astonish you. LADIES' COESETS in all the special patterns—V and N, Corded Zone; P and D, Feather Bone; and other well-known makes. Splendid Variety ofTalieV SUNSHADES and UMBKELLAS, Champion make. INSPECTION^ INVITED. MILES AM) CO., LIMITED Grain Season 1895. TTT E ARE CASH PURCHASERS OP Wheat, Oats, Barley, AND Grass Seeds. FOR SALE, CORNSACKS, TWINE, AND MACHINE OIL, Etc., Of Beßfc Quality, at Lowest Current Prices. ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE. Highest Analysis and Testimonials. Farm & Station Stores REDUCED TO CHEAPEST KATES FOR CASH. WOOL WOOL WOOL LIBERAL GASH ADVANCES madb on Wool for Sale in Ohristchurch or Shipment to London Branch. MILES & CO,, Limited, »• W. HANMER, Auctioneer, ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA. DRAPERY SALE ! DRAPERY SALE! DRAPERY SALE! ORE AT HAIKU 11 IV* DRAPERY AND CLOTHING ■ FOR NEXT TO NOTHING. EVERY ARTICLE TO CLEARED OUT. /CUSTOMERS are delighted with their Porchases the last Fortnight, and we are V-" induced to CONTINUE THE SALE for a short time longer. The following are a few of the many Cheap Lines we are offering :— Dress Goods 2|d, 3£d, and 4gd White and Grey Towels 2Jd Double Width Dress Materials 7|d Lace Curtains Is 9d per pair All Wool Serges 4gd Ribbed Hose 6d per pair or 3 for Is Flannelette 2£d Ribbons all shades Id per yard Yard Wide Twirled Flannelettes 5Jd Pure Cambric Prints 6Jd, usual price Silesia Linings l|d 10$ d White and Grey Sheetings BJd Good Prints fast colors, 3|d and 4§i AND EVERY OTHER DEPARTMENT HAS BEEN RE-MARKED TO THE ! LOWEST POSSIBLE FIGURE. G. H. Mogri dg c, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. BINDER TWINE. AS WE HAVE NO CONNECTION WITH THE BINDER TWINE MANUFACTURERS' COMBINATION, We are thus enabled to SELL TWINE at much LOWER RATES than we would otherwise be able to do, and we would request all Farmers, Contractors, and others TO GET OUE QUOTATIONS BEFORE PURCHASING. MACHINE OIL FOR HARVESTERS. We have Large Stocks of all the different makes, including our celebrated LUBKOLEINE, Which[is unapproachable as a lubricant for the harvest field, being uuaffected either by heat or cold. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE ] McCOEMICK EEAPER AND BINDEE. , I JOHST ORR & CO. HARDWABE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS. *



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