SECOND EDITION.

DISTRICT COURT.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before His Honor Judge Ward ) Probate — Be John Chalmers, deceased —On the application of Mr Purnell pro bate was granted to Peter Chalmers, the estate being sworn under £8925. lie Isabella Cochrane, deceased- On Jhe application of Mr Wilding, for Mr f uthbertßon, probate was granted to David Cochrane and Ihomas Cochrane, the executors named.

IN BANKRUPTCY.

Re J. G. Restell—Official Assignee v New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company. Limited. 'Jhis was a motion to void all instruments executed by the bankrupt in favor of the Company on May 14, 1894, he having committed an act of bankruptcy on May 7» by notifying his creditors that he had suspended pay ment, and chat Mr Harley, the manager of the Company, had full knowledge of this. The transfers were alleged to cover tho whole of bankrupt's property, estimated at about £4000, includ ing certain equities of redemption of farms, which latter Mr Ru3sell said he was not clear about, and would aban don— Restell filed on August 6, but the bankruptcy would relate back to the ?th of May, the date of the notice to the creditors. The properties remained in the bands of liesteil until fchey were taken possession of by the re-constructed company, subsequent to the date of the contract between the old and new com- | paniee, May 16th. Mr Russell cited J authorities to prove that if an auctioneer, even unwittingly, transfers property be longingto another ha is liable as a party to the wrongful conversion, so that the Loan Company in no case could legally transfer the goods in question to the re constructed Company. The clerk of the court proyed the bankruptcy on May 7, 1894. John Davison, Deputy Official Assignee, produced Restell's statement of assets and liabilities, John Gifford Restell, the bankrupt, said he was a farmer and commission agent, and carried on business for some, time previous to his bankruptcy in Ash burton. In 1893 had large transactions with the Loan Company prior to their suspension, and owed them about £7500. Rented a store in Ashburton from the company. His name was on it. Had full control of it. Ceased paying rent to the company on February 28, 1894. Kept the key. The Company did not take possession. Paid wages after this, some with his own money, some with the Company's. Previous to October, 1893, the Company paid him on commission Aftor that he had a monthly allowance. Continued in the Company's service till July 11, 1894, at a salary. In October, "November and December, 1893, he was financially embarrassed. Made his posi tion known to Mr Harley verbally and by letter. He (Mr Harley) knew he was unable to pay in full all creditors. On May 7, 1894. instructed Mr Russell to call a meeting of his creditors. The meeting was held on May 14. Saw Mr Harley that day in AEhburton. Ako saw Mr Harley on May 7 and told him he should have to call the meeting. He said he was going to take possession of the stock and plant. Believed the grain was referred to. Mr Harley had r*v ceived a list of as3ets arcl liabilities from witness before this. They were much the sume on May 7 and August 6 when he filed. Mr Harley said he would not attend the meeting on May 14, Saw him in his (Reslcll's) office afttervvards A man who objected to taking the com position was dealt with first, then Mr Harley said he supposed Resteli would sign the sale note?, which he did. Harley brought the sale notes ready made out. They comprised all the live and dead stock, sheep, grain, and furniture' —all he possessed except book debts. 'J hese were assigned en May 14 to the other ci editors. They realised under £65. Owed £2237 outside the Company The properly the Company got ."was estimated at £5200. Never received statement of his liability to the Company. It was supposed to be aboufc £5700. Was asked (o make the transfer to the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, L'mited. Did not think the new Company was referred to. Was not asked to sign schedule?, only the sale notes. Had not arranged then with all his other creditors, but thought he could. Most of the sheep were on the Ohertsey farm at tbis time. The Company had no registered security on them. The other sheep were at Dromore, Westerfield, and other places. Made arrangements for placing those sheep himself, and paid for their feed. (Advertisement in Ashhurtoti Guardian of August 9 produced of sale of stock by A. W. Steele, agent for the JSew Zealand Loan and Mercantile Company, Limited.) Messrs Steele and Robinson both sold. They were Belling for the reconstructed Company. Had not seen account sales. Was In service of reconstructed Com pany himself till July 11 % 1894. The Land Association had, he believed, ceased to do business on June 11, the same officers acted for old Company, Land Company, and the re>constructed Company. Some of the wheat remained in store after Friedlander Bros took it. Was with Friedlander Brcs now. The wkeat was stored in the name of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited. His property was taken posseeion of by the new Company. Subsequently got a release from Mr Harley dated June 20, 1894. (Produced deed of release by new Company )

Cross-examined by Mr Fisher—Entered into arrangments with the New; Zsaland Loan and Mercantile Company in 1890, Had £600 or £700 in goods then. Could not aay exactly what his debts were. In 1889 paid a composition of 7» 6d in the £1, which was paid by March 1891. The £1800 due to Mrs Restell in his statement was not due then. The money had since gone into witness's estate.—Mrs Restell guaranteed his accoiinb. The pro party waa sold in August 1893. Mr Harley always knew this property belonged to his (Restell's) wife ; he knew it before 1894. The arrangement with the Company was that they foand capital for purchase of stock. Letters of lieu of March 13, 1892 to Company over sheep to value of £%0 produced.) Generally gave those letters of lien on sheep purchased with the Company money. The whole of the sheep claimed by the Assignee ara included in such letters. Had no other sheep at the time of his bankruptcy. His tenure of the store expired on February 7, 189,J, but had possession till February 28, 1894. Kespt store bock'a, Wheat that was bought with the Company's money was stored in their name. Did not think storage receipts were given for the wheat now claimed. The old arrangements, aa to commission,, in conjunction with the Company closed on July 11, 1893. Then started with the Land Company on a similar arrangement. After October 18, 1893 received £25 per month as minimum of commission, down to February 28. 1894 Had use of store in lieu of £20.3 per annum. After this, was to get a Salary of £29,3, <M per month, and allow ance for expenses—£4 3s 43 per month. Paid no. rent after that. On February 28, 1894 iMr Sha-p c*me up and made pk inventory of the grain in the store. He remained two or three day 3. He came back permanently about the middle of March as accountant under Mr Sectetan. Bis (ReetelJ's) duties under the new Company were auctioneering and general.

Considered ho wai an independent agent in Ashburton. Used the office in the — store after February 28 If there were any orders th^y went) through him after this to the staff. Had a olerk then. H*d no instructions till June 11 to pass the business through the Rakaia Gffice. (Mr Fisher produced an inventory of stock, etc., purporting to be d a Hat of properties held by the company >- as security from Bestell, and signed by c him on April 25, 1894, which were identi cal wi'h the goods claim jd by the As ■i J signee). Made no profit-, out of the store r J after February 7. (Mr Fisher produced 0 i statement of bankrupt's of November, >, 1893, showing surplus of £1600 odd, an a subsequent statement showing £272 surplus. His Honor remarked that these took the book debts at full amount. r Examination continued—The wheat p claimed by the Assignee was wheat 1 against which the Company had ad ) vanced. It was all in the store on Febru-1 i ary2B. The schedules were not attached i to the sale notes on May 14. It was an I oversight that he did cot sign them at the same time. The arrangements for #raz ing were made in April by witness before the sale notes were given. (A number of receipts for grazing money received from the Company were put in by Mr Fisher). Re-examined by Mr Wilding—Was asked toget these receipts. Arranged to graze the sheep as his own. The receipts were obtained afterwards. His own shepherd signed the receipt for Wester field farm, which was witness's. Noth ing else was done by way of the Company taking possession of the sheep. His con troi of the sheep was never intetfered with by the Company before June 11, 1894, when he received a letter requesting him to confer with Mr Steel when selling or removing any of them. Controlled the sheep himself up to this date. Some of them had been offered for sale ; they bore hia brand, and none of them had the Company's brand. On May 8 the Com pany advertised the sheep as having been assigned to them. This was the first inti mation the public had that the sheep were not witness's. On February 28, 1894, the whole of the grain chimed had been storud wirh him. Could have sold it or done what he liked with it. Gave instructions early in March that the grain was not to be sold. Hia name was over the store and office. The Company's accountant (Mr Sharp) occupied the next room fco witness. Mr Sharp did what wit- i ness toJd him. On May 15, got a hint in a ; letter from Mr Harley. advising his (RestelPs) name should be takan down ; did so. Was asked to make the balance sheets before produced. There had been a_ considerable drop In the price of sheep since they were made. (Left silting)

CRICKET.

Melbourne, January 10 The local university defeated .Sydney university by an innings and 72 runs.

School Examination.

lonrc^BKAcH.

The usual monthly meeting of the Long beach Scnool Committee was held on Monday evening. There were present — Messrs Gollins (chairman), Lidstcne, Houston, Read and Shutt. The master reporced an average attendance of 35 out of a roll number of 58. It was decided to close the school on Friday, the 18th inst., for four weeks for harvest holidays. Inspector Anderson's report on the school was received as follows. The school was examined on November 29 :— PASS SUBJECTS.

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS. Repetition and Recitation—Pair. Drill and Exercises—Boys quite satisfactory Singing— A beginningmade of some promise Needle work—Good. Comprehension of the language of reading lessons—Might be better distributed.

Staff and Distribution. — Standards 3—7, Mr John Wataon, master ; Standards 2, 1, and P, Miss Isabella M Tadd, mistress. General Remarks.—The work of the school is very fair. Of the principal subjects in the upper classes, dictation, writing, and geography are good, drawing is of very fair and reading of fair quality. In composition the exercises done in Standards 5 and 6 are creditable ; in Standards 4 and 3 the subject is not a strong one. The arithmetic is only moderate. Among c'ass subjects the in struction in science (agriculture) has proved of most interest to the children, and is of a substantial value. The lower standard classes are satisfactorily prepared, and the children belonging to them with only one doubtful case fully deserve the promotion granted them. Standard 2 is a good and Standard 1 a very fair class with merits common to both in spelling, writing, and drawing. In Standard 2, arithmetic and geography are also good. In the preparatory division the work of the children has received a due share of attentien, the lower group being especially pleasing and of excellent promise.—W. J. Andersox. In spector.

POLITICAL.

—~ s _ | rff»»e Prciultr at Hokitika. Hokitika, January 9 The Hon. R. Serldon addrcssefl a crowded meeting at the Princess Theatre this even ing He gave a comprehensive resume of the work of the past session, The* remarks of Captain Russell afc Feilding were lcplied to, and the statement reiterated that Irs (Mr Seddon's) accession to the premiership was by the expressed wish of the late Mr Ballance. The policy of the Govern^ienv with regard to finance and hn,d Jegialation was defended. The. revision of the tariff would occupy attention next session. The Premier said that the Midland Railway Company had appointed Sir Bruce Lockhart as arbitrator and had applied for an extension of the contract time. He defended the Hon Mr Reeves' Undesirab'.e Immigrants Bill, which he asserted had been drafted on lines approved by the people, and with certain amendments would be brought down again next session. There was no intention on the part of the Government to go in for any borrowing scheme. They intended a3 funds were wanted to finish the Ekefahuna Woodville lin?, to purchase the IV|an£;watu railway, and extend the Utaga Central and North L-slijnd Main Trunk lines. A vote of thanks and confidence in the Premier and his Ministry was carried unanimously.

The Tasmanian Loan.

London, January 9 It is officially announced that the average of the Tasmanian loan was £98 6a Id. The Daily Chronicle declare?, the price realised indicates th^. sure recovery of colonial credit

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Kit Mr D. lrionv.,a. tl ~ alcade! "~" im a iMj F HAVE received instruction to S\\\ c *• at the Arcach on J" SATURDAY, JANUARY 12, iy the following lot of Furniture, viz — 1 Large Round Table, Small Table, ;1" tfedstead and Spring Matt res?, s" S. cre'ary, Fout Horsehair Chain xy and Couch, Music Cabinet, Gentle !d man's Chair Rocking Ch-ur, Sevang r ' Machine, Fender and Fire Irons, ; Ornaments and Pictures, Largt Limp, and a lot of Sundries. k DAVID THOMAS. It6l Auctioneer. lfc ■ .. mi. qgsas. -=3 t Public Notices j~~ TO FARMERS. TpOR SALE-A last season's Massey- Harris Reaper and Binder, almost new. Price £20. 1 57 HENRY ZANDER. MR RICHARD WOOD, TIMAEU, WILL resume teaching Violin, Viola, and 'Cello at the School of Music on FRIDAY, February i. 1 58 MR HORACE A. GATES, TEACHER OF VIOLIN AND PIANO, WILL visit Flsmhigton, Waterton, Longbeach, Eiffelton, and Hinds during the ensuing year. Intending pupils please communicate at once. SCHOOL OF MUSIC, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. SOLE AGENT FOR THE DRESDEN PIANO COMPAQ Y. 12 142 JLlewellyn flwen, Member Canterbury Society of Musicians and Certificated Teacher. PIANOFORTE, SINGING, & HARMONY fTIHK New Term will commence A- January 14, 1895. Pupils trained for the Trinity College Examination, London. A CARD Mrs A. G. Cbridge, TEACHER OP PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, and SINGING COX STREET, ASHBCJRTON. Term Commences January 14. TERMS ON APPLICATION. E. C. PBICHAKD. F. E. WHITE, Pharmaceutical Chemist, Manager THE DISPENSARY, EAST STREET, ASHBURTO N Just to hand— Hellebore Powder for Fruit ,Trees Sparkling Summer Drinks Fruit Preservative Powder Insect Powder, FJy Papers rpHK SUNDAY Hours afc this I establishment on and after January 6, 1895, will be 2 to 3 in the Afternoon, and 8 till 9 In. the Evening. ! ESTABLISHED 18737 Saddlery and Harness. Hecardus Henry HAVING Purchased the Business so successfully carried 00 for a num ber of years past by the late William Andebson, bega to notify that as hereto ore the BEST CLASS OF GOODS AND WORKMANSHIP may be relied on, and having been formerly in the employment of the late owner, has a thorough knowledge of the requirements of the Aahburton Public, which he will spare no pains to meet. Landells and Preston, Burnett Street, Ashburton, Ackkts for the AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY, the Largest Cycle Importers in the Southern Hemisphere, insor porated with the John Griffiths Cycle Corporation. THE AUSTRAL CYCLE AGENCY ARK THE SOLE AUSTRALIAN AGENTS FOR : Messrs Humber and Co., Ltd., Beestora, Coventry, Wolverharnpton; The Premier Cycle Go, 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 3 William Bown, Ltd, Aeolus B,eayix\as, Birmingham; The Cycle Com ponents Manufacturing Co ; Messrs Thomas Warwick and Sons, Warwick Rims, | Birmingham ; The Westwood Wheel Co, 1 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 Agencjea, aj3 the, above, we are in a poition, to, cater for the Cycling community, aa ij,o^ o.therj flrm in Canter bury (Jan.. —— FOR~SALEi ' CAPITAL Builiing Site-T.S.'s 784 and 795—having two frontages on Peter and Cox streets. Good land ; nice site for a house. The owner has made up his mind to realise at a considerable loss ___ T. BULLOCK, I PvDT^TTUi ~Tr"ic' E~li: <*"T± I JLU».--"• quired for; T,Ssllß4, HB^eaeh containing | acre, Cameron Street, West, fenced and planted with macracarpa. Persons desirous of building are Invited to inspect. Easy terms. 1 !l\ BULLOCK,



Mr H^nry Zander. Read This ! [ N OO^SKQUENOE of the great i_ demand for CASH and being under the necessity of Reduota Stock owing to a call being made by the Bank of New Z. aland, I have made SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS in every article in the Grocery and fronmongery Departments, and until further notice will SELL FOB CASH 4t Christchuroh Prices, I do not advertise quotations for the ample reason that they are copied by small Shopkeepers, but I Guarantee to jive every article of the Best Quality CHEAPER than any other firm in Ash aurfron. Come and judge for yourselves and be convinced of the truth. (000 Mats~IOOO Mats Mauritius Sugar. Be sure to use no other for your JAM md see that you get it, as there ia some Cheap Sugar ia the Market put into MAURITIUS MATS. Come and see our windows. NBW NF.W NEW CURRANTS, RAISINS, & SULTANAS These fruits are ready for use without further washing. Teas. Teas. Teas. CHINA, 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 novv landed ex Gothic, the FINEST DELICACIES ever seen in Ashburton, and inspection is invited. Price lists and particulars on applica tion. JUST LANDED (ex Gothic) soo GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSI COLLARS (in all sizes.) Early application necessary. Binding Twine ! Binding Twine! BINDING WTRE! BINDING WIRE! And all Other Harvesting Material now in Stock. EARMERS, do not give your orders for Twine without getting my quotation, having imported some NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURED TWINE from Melbourne, McCORMICK EXTRAS t 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 holidays, 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 cemt. Below Cost Price. This ia a real fact. Come and see for yourselves. WE LEAD, OTHERS FOLLOW. Apply early to Henry Zander^ AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Oflice Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford and Co



FATAL ACCIDENT 10 DA*, IN HAVELOCK STREET, J*" UST avoided by Buying the Balance of NIND WARD & OO.'s Stock of 2ROCKERY, GLASSWARE, and FANCY GOODS AND TOYS Just Fit for SCHOOL TREATS, PRESENTS, and the CHRISTMAS TRADE. These Goods were bought at a discount »f 50 per cent off Wholesale Landed Cost Price, JAMES BARER. I?J^ TO THE LADIES OF AJSHBURTON. I HAVE pleasure is testifying to the reliability of McKenzie s Safe Cloth Cleaner. Ie instantaneously removes all grease spots, stains, etc. from clothing md is free from smell. A trial only is required to make It an inmate of every household.—-W H Coluee. We have mush pleasure in stating that McKenzie's Safe Cloth Cleaner removes grease and ink spots from soiled clothes yery quickly and with very little labor, without damaging the texture or dye of' e;ood back coatings, serges or tweeds.— Ckaighead & Berrybian, Tailors and Outfitters. Have tried McKenzie's Safe Cloth Cleaner with excellent results.—Andrew Okk. Should be on Evert Toilet Table Sold by Grocers,! Drapers, Tailors, and Ironmongers. 12 175 ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY Limited, Saving of 25 per rent, on Your Coal Bill. HWB APPOINTED , JAMKS ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, WEST STREET, Agent for the County ALLANDALE is the best native coal produced on the Eastern Seaboard. It v an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, splendid Domestic Coal, does not sparkle and burns with a flame, Note the Address— JAMES ELLIOTT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. THOMAS. Newcastle Coal, Westport Coal, Fire wood, StakeSj Posts, etc. in stock, EXTRACTED HONEY. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONEY is now ready, and Is the beat sample his Apiary has yielded since its establishment seven years ago. Sold In 121b and 301b tins, and by the hundredweight. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red), 12 117 TINWALD. «A ACRES f*(\ O\J 3 ROODS, 9 PERCHES OU All In grasses, just below Tinwald, originally part of Graham's Farm, weli watered, and which should make a good dairy farm, Offera are invited for this. Easy terms, of payment; Apply to T, BULLOCK.



I edution ol 20 Per Cent on all Lines. ROBERT MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKER. ITAVIiSfG decided to dispose o£ 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 MABKED PRICES. A LARGE SELECTION OP HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES HUNDREDS of these Watches are now in me throughout the Ashburton district, and, after YEARS OF HARD WORK, bear unfailing testimony to the EXCELLENT 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 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from Is 6d FAMOUS " PERFECTIONS » WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE Reduced from 21s to 15g, REPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED 5a MAINSPRINGS 48 6d CLOCKS CLEANED from 2a All Gioods & Work Guaranteed. Thomas E. Ki] worth, ENGINEER, [TAS EEMOYED to his new premises, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND KERMO.DE STREETS, ASHBURTON.



THE-VIOLIN. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, 1 54 iiSHBURTON. VIOLIN SCHOOL. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, will re-open on MONDAY, January 21, at Saunders' Buildings, on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays, from 2 o'clock till 6 p.m. Terms on application. Private address —Creek Road, Allenton. 1 63 ASHBURTON FUKNITURE WAKEHOUSE, Tancred Street* m TJ TTN DRILL 0 fi 0. !• n. 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. j We have also just imported one of the • latest Patents for Picture Frame making, J which enables us to make Frames at a j very low price, and ensures perfect Corners, etc. —Please Note the Address— T. H. UHDRILL & CO CABINETMAKERS, UPHOLSTEKERS) AND PICTURE FRAMERS. Tanored Street, (Next to Building Society's Offica ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. "VTOTICE is hereby given that from this date, a Reward of Ten Pounds sterling will be given to any person or persons giving such Information as will i lead to the conviction of any person j having caused the Burning of any of the County Plantations. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. November 12, 1894. 11 70



FOE SAL HI ONE Secoudnaud t'oar-horse power PORTABLE ENGINE, by Brown and May Price low enough to warrant any farmer purchasing for his own use for driving power, chaff cutting, corn-crushing, and wood sawing PORTABLE WASH BAKBOWS. No home is complete without one of the indispensable requisites. They are a necessity where cleanliness, utility, and health are valued, TO LIT, An Acre of Land, with 6-roomed House, near the Woollen Factory. Rent low. FOR SALE. A very Desirable Famuly Residence of seven rooms, with' half-acre ground ; fruit and vegetable garden. The owner having left the district, is anxious to sell at a price which' will be tempting to any one on the look out for a Comfortable Home; within a few minutes walk of Railway Station and Post Office ALSO, FOR SALE, IN HAVELCCK STRTET WEST, a Capital House, containing nine rooms, with bath room and good out offices ; hot and cold water and gas laid on. Stabling attached. Within[two minuteß' walk of Post Office and Railway Station F, FJBRRIin AIV, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTON. (North British Fire Insurance Company Union Steam Shipping Company, Limited. Parcels and goods sent to all parts of the colony Most Extraordinary Revolution IN THE Tailoring Trade. NO MORE NEED FOR PEOPLE TO GO TO CHRISTCHURCH OR ELSEWHERE FOR THEIR TAILORING. W. SPARROW XT 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 command a large turnover. The following quotations will give some idea of the REDUC TIONS :— First Class Tweed Sac Suit ... .... 555, former price 70s First Class „ ... .. 60s, former price 75s First Class „ .... .. 655, former price 80s First Class „ , ... 70s, former price 85s Best Quality Twee I money can procure ... 15s, former price 90s No 4 Foxes Serge Suit .. ... .. £3 12b 6d Best black or blue Worsted Coat and Vest, bound, with best quality Trousering ... £4 Os Od Remember these Prices are for First Class 'Workmanship, FIT AND STYLE GUARANTEED. WILLIAM SPARROW, EAST STREET. N.B.—As thise prices may be copied by other Fir jus, please call or send for samples and compare qualities. T>. 'B. REBTELL, COMMISSION AGENT, AJRCADE. AGENT FOR WALTER A. WOOD'S SINGLE APRON HARVESTERS, MOWERS and RAKES, and the FAMOUS NEW LIGHT SIDE DELIVERY. Which can be fitted with Wood's patent attachment for cutting peas. The DUTTON MOWER KNIFE GRrNDEK. TWINE- -Flax, Manilla, Mixed, and the celebrated 4-ply Hemp Twine IMPERIAL MACHINE OIL, in large or small quantities. Extras can be had day and night th-oughout the harvest. Offices cf Alliance Assurance Company, Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited. Tradesmen's books kept and debts collected, 1 52 B» 3, KESTELL, ABCAD&