SPORTING.

TINWALD RACING CLUB

. .ifFpBESiDENT— G. A. M, Buckley, Esq. Vice presidents — Messrs D. McLean, Tod hunter, H. H. Wright. Judge— E. G ' Orisp. Stewards— Messrs John Clark, -* J. M. Hampton, J. Dixon, E. Gates, O. :'j James, M. Kedmayne, J. Stephens, B. M. fCuthbertßon, C. Doherty. Starter— H. Piper. Treasurer— Mr T. Stone. Handi cappers — Messrs J. Cresswell and J. C. '<* Duncan (Trot). Clerk of the Scales — .- lv Mr K. Friedlander. Clerk of she ,.- Course — Mr J. Heßeltine. Secretary — Mr A. A. Foaka. The annual fixture of the Tinwald Racing Club on tTew Year's Day, which has hitherto always beeu one of the most auocessful and enjoyable meetings m Canterbury, more than sustained its j reputation on Wednesday. The weather i was magnificent The course, thanks to I the care taken of it, and the top dressing beßtowed on It, was m very good order, notwithstanding the great heat of ' the paßb: fortnight. The attendance was a record one, being close on two thousand, and the .whole length of the rails was double banked with traps and carriages. Messrs Hobbs and Goodwin pufc £1701 through the totalizator, as against £1409 10s last year. The large acceptances resulted m some very good racing. Speculator, m the New Year's Gift, and Dandy, by Perkin Warbeck 11., m the Pony race, were favorites, and their wins were very popular. Clarence was favorite for the Cup, but Erring ton and Moximus had the finish to themselves, the latter winning a good race without any desperate ' effort. Dublin was made a hot favorite for the Scurry, but Mias Lord, by First Lord, led all the way and landed the : stake, paying the substantial dividend of £37 2s. Mr H. Piper received many well deserved compliments on his starting, and the machinery went 7 smoothly and well up to time m the hands of the various officers of the Club. . Mrs Keller, of the Winslow Hotel, provided an excellent luncheon, and Host Lagan, of the Tinwald Hotel, did a soaring trade m the liquor booth, and although the heat of the sun was exceed ingly provocative of thirst, there was net a sign of drunkenness on the course, and neither accident nor protest occurred to .mar the pleasure of a thoroughly success ful meeting. The following is the result of the facing: — iJ*w Year's Gift Handicap, of 25 soys; seven furlongs. 60* Mr F. Healy's b g Speculator syrs, by Icenitan— Spec,* . 9ab 61b (Stratford) 1 iH Mr J. A. Holmes' b f Georgie , Sharp, $yrs, 7st 91b (R^Wilson) 2 50& MrH. A. Knight's oh c Kowai, , 6stl3lb, ... ... (R.Johns) 3 3i Mr J. O'Brien's b m Throne, 6yra Bat 91b ... ... (Ranger) 0 ' 12t Mr P. C. Cunningham's br f Miss Orwell, 3yw, 6st 71b ... ... 0 'i Mr W. Stephen'! oh m Miss • Faulkner, 4yrs, 6st 71b ... 0 Throne gofc rather the best of a good start and led for about four furlongs, with Kpwaf and Speculator next, to . the top turn, where Kowai assumed the lead into the straight. Speculator and Georgie Sharp theiueame fast through their horses, Speculator getting the lead about fifty «mrdß from home and winning by half a length from George Sharp, who was a v neck ia front of Kowai, Miss Orwell and Miaa Faulkner Wt. Time— lmin 30jec. Dividend— £2 fl*. Poire Rage HANDjpAiyof 20 soys ; four furlongs. 4J6 Mr W. Chisnall'a b g Dandy, 6yrs 7st ... . , (Murray) 1 25 Mr •*. O'Brien's br m Mania. 6yra Sata"* — -■' ( Rudin ßß) 2 SH Mr S. Picker^a's blk m Myrtle 4yr S 7stßlb ..-^MfOajto) 3 17 Mr W. Welsh's g m 6yrs, Bst ... ... uV v 3J Mr J. O'Sh«>a'3 m m Roseagnae, 7yrs, 7stl2lb ... 0 21 Mr J. Bell's br m Alvira, aged 7^t. 81b 0 28 Mr S. Brown's b m Phyllis, aged 7sfc 51b ... 0 9 Mr Wynn-Williamt.' Seabreeze 11, 7sb 31b ... 0 J.6J Mr G. Miller's b m Lady Guy, 7st 0 Roseagnue led' till near the home turn with Mania next, the rest m a bunch, ex cept AJvira who hud misbehaved at the post, and did not run kindly. Dandy, who i* by Perkin Warbeck 11, assumed the lead just inside the straight and coming on won by two lengths. Time — 52|sec Dividend— £3. Tinwald Cup, handicap, of 60 soys ; 1$ mile. 73 Mr M Hobbs' br o Maximus, . 3yrs, Maxim — Miss Kate, 7st2lb (R Johns) 1 38* Mr S Brown's b h Erriagton, syrs, 7st7lb ... (0 Oochrane) 2 116& Mr T Stewart's bp Clarence, aged, Sat 101 b ... (R Wilson) 3 26 Mr S Alexander's bm Ventura, tiyra, 6st 71b ... (M Murray) 0 From a level start Clarence and Ventura were first -past the stand. On the far side of the coucse Maximus and Errlnsjton raced up and passing the others raced together half way up the straight where Maximus had the best of it, and won by two lengths, Clarence and Ventura several lengths behind. Time— 2min 15fsec. Dividend— £3 2s Tinwaxo Handicap Tibib Trot, of 30aovs; about two miles. 126 Mr C Harold's bm Bel Lor rimer, 6yrs, Bsec bhd Fcr r.'. (Owner) 1 7 Mr W Potter's bm Mermaid, aged, scratch ... ... (Owner) 2 Moody, Arahua, Black Boesie, Toronto, Royal Rose, Wire Rope, The Miller, Sam* Ranriki, and Max also started. At the first quarter of a mile Bel Lor rimer assumed the lead and tittting without a break won comfortably by four lengths from Mermaid, who had trotted gamely but broke several times. The rest distanced. Bel Lommer is by Black wood ' Abdallah. Time—^rain 41aeo. Dividend— £l l4» "Welter Handicap^ o£ 30aovs ; one mile, 80& Mr T Stewart's br f Georgle Sharp, sytfl, Bst 101 b .'.. (R Wilson) 1 £81 Mr E J Roden's bg Rangefinder, aged, Bst 31b ... (H Thompson) 2 4 Mr J Sullivan's be Pony Moore. %rs, Bst .... ... (S Johns) 3 28* Mr W F Warner's b g Fire King ased, Bsti6lb „. (McGrath) 0 16 Mr Wynn-Williams b p Rex, 6yrs Bst .„ .... .(McQauley; 0 A. eplendid ntart from x which Georgie Sharp showed iSKfc m front with Eange. fi i n^e on his quarters i and Pony Moore last The let closed up together at the entrance fco the vßtrafefat but <£eorcie Sharp held his lead and. won by a TengTand a half with Rangefinder second, the rest close up. winner ib by St George-Beckie Sharp. Time lmin 47see. Dividend— £2 Novbl Race, of 25 sow, Weight Bsfc. Six furlongs^ 4U Mr F. W. Warner's eh m W^te^H, 5 aged ... (McGrajbb) % "70 tir Mi. Friedlander'a eh g Kaiaer, tiyn* ... • (Johns) 2 10 Mr W. Wynn-Williaißs' b g Arm strong, aged - - '(Owner) 3 6 Mr H. Keii'd b » Miss Mary, tfvw .-, , ,» iP oo tP ° 49" Mi' S- Brown's ph g JUw«hUl, 6yr 8 ~, - (3- 0 Wetsail «howed /tab m front, .P«« • dropped bacir, Kaiser as/BUjairg the Ic*»a at the far sidf, b\od keeping^ to the top turn where Wetsa»J again displaced him and won by nearly tKr.ee lengths, Arm atrong a good third. Titfce, lmin 19aec. Dividend- £3 16s. The wfrmer was sold by, Mr R. Friedlander fee §}G to the

Flying HANbitiAr, of SO flivs. Sk tur loiigs. 27^ Mr H. A. Knight's eh r Kowai, 3yrs, 75t11b... ... (MoAuley) ] - 2i Mr JVI. Frlediander's b g Cahnon " shot, 3yrs, 7fit 31b ... JS. Johns) i 47^ Mr S. Brown's b h Warringtpn, • I 6yrs, 9stslb ... (MoConochie) 3 • 63 Mr J. A. Holmes' bt St John, 3yr b , 7st7Jb } (Wilson) ( ' 69$ Mr M. Hobbs' b m Bissirre, 3yrs, 7st ... ... ... (R. Johns) C 8 Mr J. O'Brien's b m Misfl Mac, . aged, 6at 131 b ... (O. Ooohrane) 0 ! St John and Kowai kept clcae company m the lead ftll round tho far aide of the course, and cumins' to the straight the lot closed up, but Kow»i under the whip maintain- d his place and' won by half a length. Timo— lmin 17aeo. Dividend— £7 4s. Hurry Scurry, of 12 soys. Uatch weights. Half- a- mile 7 Miss Lord (R^Vilson) 1 14J Lord Charles (Murray) 2 l£ Rive rside^ 8J Perkinette, 72§ Dublin 9 Bonea, 5 Oarsman, 3i Emerald, 12^ Mea Culpa. 56 Kaiser, | JSed, 1 Ottoman, 19J- Midwinter, also started. Dividend — £37 2a

ASHBURTON RACING CLUB

President— Mr E. G. Wright. Vice- ! Pbbsident— Mr Hugo Friedlander. Judge —Mr M. stitt. Stewards— Messrs E. Gatflß, C. W. Parnell, Hugo Friedlander, H. Zander .and W; M. Lyttleton. Starter — Mr. H, Piper. Treasurer— Mr John Davison, Handicapjper — Mr J. VCres well. Clerk or the Scales— J&r R. Friedlander. Clerk of the Coufcni^ Mr R. F. Curtis. Secretary— Mr E. Saundera. . The weather was all thab could be desired for the Aah burton Racing Club's Summer Meeting, which was held on the Ashburton taceoourae to-day. The fol lowing are the results, up to the time of going fco press : — Open Welter Handicap, of 30 sovb. •• • • Six furlongs 21 Mr M Hobbs' b f Bizarre, 3yrs, Bsh ; I ' (Shaw) 1 41 Mr Thomas Shoenan's eh f Alcestis 3yra, 83t 41b ... (J Leeson) 2 38 Mr P Butler's b m Miss Madge, Bst 131 b (Stratford) 3 36 Mr H A Knight's eh g Kowai, Bat 12lb ... ... ... ... 0 3 Mr P Bourke's b g Lord Stanabury syrH, Bat4lb ... 0 1 Mr J Grice'sb h Dublin, 4yrs, Bst 0 1 Mr J Sullivan's b g Pony Moore, syrs, Bst 0 4 Mr J O'Brien's b m Miss Mack, aged, Bac 0 Miss Madge and A Icestis led away but Kowai assumed the lead coming to the straight, whereßizarre.who had been lying fourth, made her effort, and coming through, won by a length and a half from Alcestii, Miss Madge two lengths away, third. Time— lmin 16aec, Dividend— £6 6s Ashburton Trot Handicap, of 25 sovb. Two miles. 6 Mr W. Potfcer'fl b m Mermaid, aged, 18sec ... .., (Owner) 1 14 Mr P. Devane's br m Victoria 11., aged, 14sec (Price) 2 30 Mr O. Digby's b ro Josephine, aged, 42sec ... ... (Harold) 3 40 Mr W, Roger's b g Garfield, syrs, scr ... ... ... 0 14 Mr S. Compton's blk m Black Bessie, ased, 14seo (Compton) 0 7 Mr J.-O'Grady's b g Darlington, (O'Grady) 0 Black Bessie led first past the stand with Darlington and Garfield next, at the half mile Darlington led, and Josephine had made up a lot of ground. At the mile Mermaid had nearly caught Darlington and Josephine broke badly: Coming into the straight Darlington broke, and Mermaid lauded a winner by a dozen lengthe. Tjrae— smln 37sec. Dividend — *7 IBs. Ashburton J*acin<s Clur'ss Handicap, cfßS^ovs. 1^ mile. 64 Mr M Hobb's br c Maximus. 3yrs, 7st 51b ... (Johns) I q Mr '7 **teffart's b g Clarence, aged, Tst 13lb ut - V S miS - U) 2 18 Mr P Campbell's b >, M »g B1 "f; o syrß. Bstlolb ... >. X ? a W) 3 45 Mr V Harris' br f Silver Spec, 4yrs, 9st6lb .... 0 23 Mr H Lunn's br g Wedlock, 3yrs, . Bst 61b 0 19 Mr H Cassidy's eh g Frenchy, 6yrs. . 7et 6lb 0 From a good stact Frenchy showed first and Wedlock and Maximus last to the far Bide, when he went up, and the lot came round 'the. far bend together, after which Maximus and Clarence went to the front, the former winning by two lengths comfortably, and the same distance be tween second and third, Time — 2min 14360. Dividend— £2 10i. Novel Race, of 25 soys ; five furlongs. 16 Mr S Alexander's blk g Rotomahena aged. (S Johns) 1 19 Messrs C. and B. Wynn-Williams' b g Rex. 6yrs ... (Wilson) 2 58 Mr J. Farrel'a eh m Wetsail. aged (McGrath) 3 39 Mr Hay Smith's eh m Moderation 4yrs ... . ... ... 0 23 Mr J. T. Ivey'e brm Miss Lord, 6yrs... ... 0 6 Mr V Smith's blk g Bones, 'aged ... 0 3 Mr H Kerr's b m Miss Mary, aged 0 14 Mr J O'Brien's bro Miss Mac, aged 0 39 Mr J. J . Lewis' bg No Wonder 6yrs 0 Miss Mac and Misß Lord led till coming into the straight where the others closed, and a good race ensued, Rotomahana wiDning by a head from Rex. Wet^ail a length behind. Time— lmin 3aec. Divi dend-£l2 4s. Spring Handicap, of 30 soys. Seven furlongs. 41 Mr P Butler's b h Salvo, 4yrs, Bit 121 b (Stratford) 1 11 Mr IS J Roden'ff b g Rangefinder, 4yrs, 7st 21b ,„ , (McOauley) 2 10 Mr J A Holmes' bo St John. 3yrs, 7st 31b ... (R Wilson) 3 15 Mr S Alexander's b m Ventura, 6yrs. 6st7lb ... (Mnrray) 0 St John and Rangefinder were leading on the outside till entering the straight, when Falvo came through and won by three quarters' of a length. Timo— lmin 31sec. Ply Mend— J3g.

AUCKLAND RACES.

Following are the results of ' the two principal events decided at the Auckland Racing Club's summer meeting on Wednes day : — Great Northern Derby; 1£ mile.— Tabulist 1, Armour 2, Manser 3. Time — £j»ins 39Jsecs. Divyends— £2 9s and £2158. Racing Clwjb ]?anpioap ; 1^ mile —Sb ■gippo 1, Anita 2, Folly 8. Won by two lengths. Time— 2 mina 40J sees. Dividend r~£l ?.7s. ' ' Ellerslik Bagegourse, January 2. There is perfect weather for the con: eluding day's racing of the A. R.C. Rummer Meeting :— . Ascot Handicap, 100 sovb; one. mile. — Doris 1, Mauser 2, St Laura 3. Ten started, Wpn ty twro lengths. Time — 1,42.' Divi de^di?-r-^2 33, and £2 Bs.

Latest Athletics.

Lanoastbr Park, January % One Mile Flat— Bennett 1. Clark 2, T) "Wood 3 Bennett ran magnifioently, and fiflreaieagled the field, winning by twenty yards m the splendid time of 4mfn 38 3-sfch sec. Clark only missed the scandar 4 - *>y five yan*a. -Ten started. HandrAn Yards (finalK-Oartwnght ,l, sec. Won by half a yard: 120 Yards Hurdles—Martin 1/Sffoitf 2, , : Roberta 3, Tirae~X6 2'srb 6ec.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton J?OR TBE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.tk, and 7.5 p.m.* (express). On Mondays, Wei neadays, and Fridays, an extra train l«avv at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the Nor» every day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express and S.O p.m. j Trains leave Ashburton FOR THH S#UTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12.5a noon (expresp), r Qn Tuesdays, Thursdays!] and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.^Q p.m. I ' A train le'ave3 for Mount Somers branch! Jine every day at 4.25 p.m. The bran. ' train arrives m Ashburton at 9.45 a.ni. ' ' Trains leave Bakaia for Methven daily (Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on .QJueßdays at IQ.JO aim, and oh .Thursdays {%"ty npop;' Tpains leav'3 fXeihvefi at jthe fplliWin'^^imep tespafitiVely «-so ev§ry day^eKpeptfridftyß'} jfm iriii.y.ia.iJ";™; 1 " 11 *!! ,

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f ■■■-■' ■■■■■■-' ■•-•■■ ---• Business Motic§§ . . Farmers, Look Here! ARE YOUR MOWER KNIVES READY FOR WORK? I "KEEP THE KNIVES hUARP" ? t 6 WHAT every m#nufacturer of Mowers directs. With this Grinder it can be easily done. With a dull knife, the wear and strain, both on machine and team, are greatly increased, and the grass will be badly cut. A man, or even a boy, with this machine can frrind a mower knife perfectly, and with ease and rapidity. When a section is dulled or nicked by coming m contact with a stone, as often happous, it can be sharpened without grinding * the other sections THE "CORUNDOM EMERY GRINDING WHEEL" Does its work well. It wears but little,and will h»st, according to the amount of work done, from three to five years, and probably longer. There is a large hole v the centre of the wheel, made water-tight by the flanges which damp the wheel and hold it m position. When the Machine is used this hollow space is filled with water through a small hole m the side of one of its flanges; tne hole is then plugged up. When turning the wheel m grinding, the water is driven through its pores by centrifugal force, completely wetting its grinding surface. This prevents the temper of the knife from being destroyed, which would be done if the wheel were used dry 1 THE OPERATOR, #hile grinding a Knife, stands facing the side of the wheel and over the knite clamp. This brings the grinding of the section, directly tmder the eye ±Jy means of a new improvement the grinder can be readily clamped to a pole or the rim of any wheel having a width of from 3to 5± inches. It requires but little skill to use this grinder ; the directions sent with each machine will, if followed, enable anyone to work it without trouble. In addition to putting a keen edge on Mower Sections, the .wheel will be found useful for nearly t everything on the Farm that requires sharpening i ■ PRICE— 4«S. CAN BE OBTAINED FROM F. FERRIIAN, * ASHBURTON FOR SALE,— i SEVERAL SECOND-HAND WOOD, McCORMICK, & HOWARD MACHINES Also,-ONE NEW DRAY, by Booth and MacDoaald Apply F. FEREEMAN. ■ * ■ ■■ — ■ * * . _ « "■**%*£§ T W I N E. TW INE. TWI N E. TTS7KJ AXE SELLING DONAGHY'S— this season's make, and nofc VY throe to four year oId— TWINE at Lowest possible prices. Ifc is better spun, and goes at least 50 feet more to the pound than any other make m the market. We defy competition. » :o: — — OIL. OIL. OIL. We offer the Best and at the Lowest price. Farmers will do 'well to - get a quotation from us. — — :o:— —^ \ ' MASSEY-HARRIS BINDERS. We do not let the worFd know when, we make one solitary sale, and then at a tremendous sacrifice, but here are stubborn facts : — We have Sold FORTY-THREE (43) BINDERS m this County alone, and the Massey- Harris Company have booked m New Zealand -for the coming harvest no less than 373 of their Binders, thus clearly proving by the action of the Farmers all through New Zealand, that there is no better machine m the « market. Come early, come soon, if you wish to procure a machine which will cut Grass like a Mower, tie it if only a foot long, which will cut a heavy crop as well as a light one— in fact, a machine which is perfect. 1 • FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS, LTD. £50 Reward. - IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and . Shoes at ' . . MELLOK'fc ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store m Ashburton. 2000 poun. stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. NOTE— Men's Good Bluchera 4a lid - Men's Strong Shooters 93 lid Maids' Best Kid Shoes 5b 6d Ladies' Best Canvas Shoes 4s JM LadieB 1 Pretty Tan Straps 6s 6d ' ladies* Neat Walking Shoes 6s 6cl P 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. Country Customers should Try a Pair of My Patent Dependable School Boots It will pay you to call and see for yourself. No one asked to -\ buy Tho Goods and Prices speak for thomselvcs. "\: J. M\E~L LO B, ZEALANDIA BOOT STOKER l The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Qompany, Limited. MANURE SEASON, 1895. rf>HE Company has for Sale, Manure to suit all purposes and lands, at prices JL ranging from £2 17s 6d per ton, to £6 5s per ton. SPECIAL POTASH MANURES FOR CLOVER, POTATOES, & ORCHARDS, BONEDUST, ANIMAL" MANURES, & SUPERPHOSPHATE, mixad, ready for. the drill. For List of Pricee, etc, apply at the Company's Office, KUißareford Street,- ,. Chrißtohurch, F. WAXMQUTH, Secretary. Or to B> tYTI> TKOMAS, Ashburton /gent. NEW ZEALAND. LOAN & MERCANTILE. AGENCY COMPANY , RAKAIA AGENTS. 10 67 •/.■-■ . /



Business Notices. H. M. JO^ES. H. M. JONtS. Santa Glaus ASD FATHER CHRISTMAS ARE COMING AGAIN. VV '■ BOYS AND GIRLS keep wide awake and look out for the annual visit of the above mysterious personages. a A great variety of TOYS and FA.NCY GOOftS, especially imported for the Christmas Trade ; such values for Cash, never before oil" red to the public of Ashburton. DOLLS, D( >I.Ltf, D( LLS, DOLLP, many sizes, shape?, kinds and prices, from Id to 10s 6d each. Balls, whips, drums, Tea Sets, Jack m the Box, Guns Magic Lanterns, Steam Knyir.es with Fountains, Cricket Sets, Bats, Tennis Racquets from 3a 6d to 255, Tennis Balls Is each, Best Balls 2<s 6d pair cash; Battledore and Shuttlecock Games, Horses, Barrows, Prams, Trains, Watcher, 1001 Various Articles' Shf 11 Boxes, Work Boxhb. A splendid variety of Japanese Tesks a»d Workboxes, Glove and Hanf kerchief Boxes, imported direct, at Lowest Prices for Cash, Japanese Fire Screens Is each. COMK AND BKB THE One Shilling Stall— Great Variety to delight old and young. Exceptional Values. Call, inspect, and choose for yourselves. Toy, Prize, Reward, and Presentation Books to suit all ages and tastes. Poets beautifully bound from 2s 6deach. Inspection invited. Lowest Gash prices to keep the trade here. BOUGHT FOR CASH. THE ASSIGNED STOCK OF J. MARSDEN at a Low Price, and the whole £266 will be Cleared at a Great Reduction. COME EARLY FOR BARGAINS JN BOOKS, STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS. H. M. JONES. .- -11179 Artists. Artists. Artists. WE HAVE JUST LANDED A SHIPMENT OF ARTISTS' MATERIALS, direct from the Celebrated Makers, WINSOR AND NEWTON, LONDON, aad which will be Bold at London prices. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING :— OIL TUBEB 4d eacb. REFINED LINSEED OIL, 6d per bottle. STRETCHERS and CANVAB complete, from Is 6d e«ch. PORTFOLIOS, EABELS, ARTISTS' BOXES, at 25 percent less than usual prices. PALETTES, DIPPERS, CHARCOAL, BRUSHES, and ACADEMY BOARDS, at Reduced Prices. WINSOR AND NEWTON'S GOODS Are all Guaranteed Quality, and Our Customers are warned against -' inferior German brands. W. H. COLLINS & CO, MERCHANTS & IMPORTERS. Special and Grand Display OP Sunnier Dress Goods. JKfJM BRACING the Latest Novelties m both Cotton and Wool Materials Washing Silks for Blouses, Artistic Millinery"" Plain and Fancy Silks for Trimming Stylish-Jackets and Capee Ribbons'and Laces, the latest . The Newest In Blouses. ' JUST OPENED A FEW CHOICE AND HIGHCLASS CARPET SQUARES AND RUGS. Japanese and Chinese Mattings and Mats, Oilcloths and Linoleums 18 r inches to 12 foet wide. 130 patterns to select from. £ * ♦ VERY SPECIAL TWO TRUNKS LADIES GLACE KID SHOES. STARTLING VALUE, 5m 6d. MITCHEiLANDTURNEB. ] TANCRED STREET. > ' • ' r __ . ' i H Mill Dili 111 liß best selected stock M^Ux'^vKß CHEAPEST HOUSE FURNISHER wjjm^"' -*^- /complete furnishikgs for mmm _ — 2-£ " - lywßß ■» Q \-J BEDROOM XO(S, fiflillimi If* "Jn v1 " v It-tp * I Beadstead, Spring Mattress and oHtHlliill !ji|i=i B|P^P»w| hi 1 - Oarpots from 3s Sd made and 6 MtJlilP™Si^^ laid Frco of Charge. : ■ i TJt/ WfT^WHI^ 'i^i/ffMtfi I ' ft I 1 i i L/ULiUIYIbU olKiiiJiil & OA Jxlr/UrvAu A. Marshall Manager. ( •.: r i THE TWINE QUESTION. fabmeks * T>ElFOttlS placing your Ordera for T RUN MY OWN BUSINESS m my „ «rw«r^ X own interest and m the interests of BISfJ^ISBA Tll'lMJfc MY CLIENTS. I leave ray patrons to be themselves the judges of the quality of Call and get our Quotations. everything I sell. This, year J ask the Farmers "who have so often dealt with me, and for so many years, to inspect the WE ARE SELLING BINDING TWINE Flax Twine I have to offer them ; to examine its history, of which I can satisfy easily bhe n 4- v, l/ A npr IK closest scrutiny. My supply this year is cl1 ' "/2*~* jP^'l A*-*} f Donaghy's — and is this year's product of thab firm's factory, from which io haa and can guarantee ifc better than that come direct, and HAS NOT BEEN advertised by OTHER FIRMS ab BOUGHT AT AUCTION after lying as 3d per lb, dead stock m the hands of Merchants who found it unsaleable. I 'sell the THTTXT HWP Hr PH straight article at straight prices, and JUXIIH UJMX (S <^- these are less them any yet advertised ___: ' mRY FLETCHER BROS, foe your I • J- Ohristraaa Fruits. They are ot thQ ) HlYknu.r V»i»«1a» finest quality that are procurable, anil at | JSt^HljY if^ill|BUt./lf tne i 0 possible pncee, See »>ie I quality and iudgo for yourselves. I THIS FARMER'S ITOENIX fmioW Brq^, lehborton I



( PUBLIC NOTICES ~j } '- . \ \ «■! Henry Ztfnder. > r . i AS ihe Harvesting Season is new drawing near, I beg /to intimate that I have bought a very large stock (f d Harvesting Material?, anf/:cipating a correspondingly large demand, d / BINDING .TWINES. BINDING TW/INES. s BINDING WIRE. « BINDING WI&E. t And all other Harvesting Material now m Farmers, do not? give your orders for Twine without getting my quotation, «s I can quote less th^n any local merchant, having purchased niost favorably. I have for Sale a few HAND MoCOEMipK REAPEKS & BJNDERS In First Class Order. Early application necessary, McCORMICK & B^CKKYE ( EXTRAS kept in/Stock, Also . / " TYZAOty'S " SECTIONS &> CHAINS For all other, machines COENS A OKS, ; OOENSACKS. I am now prepared to take orders for full sized Cornsackp, and farmers will do well to order ea|rly, as crops will be heavy. 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 percent below cost price. 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS Ulauritlßis gtagar. Be sure to use no other for your JAM, and sea that you get it NEW CUERANTtf, NEW RAISINS, and NEW SULTANAS. These fruits are ready for use without further washing Tea?, Teas, Teas CHINA, CEYLON, INDIA, and HEALTH TEA Just Landed (ex Gothic) 100 GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSE COLLARS, In all sizes. They are giving universal satisfaction SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES, * AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Oils Oils. I have m Stock and to Land — 100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 cases Valvoline 200 cases Castor Oil 20 bales best 5 -ply Seaming Twino China and Glassware Hornsby's & Baneome's Hough Shares Barbed and Plain Fencing Wire BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING WINES & SPIRITS, ALBS & STODT, LIQUEURS, & HABA.NA CIGARS, CIGARETTES, In view of approaching h.olidaye, at SPECIALLY LOW PRICES I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND OHICKWHEAT. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT j WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT * ■ «~— • „ j AGEN? Fpß— I Snn Fire Insurance Ofpce V A^sbraHfth' tylatuol Provident Soplof y A . - ■ >.\



Tenders. Lenders for h a k vesting. 1 I^ENDERS aieinvi>ed for Harveatir , -*• four hundred acres (more or less ' of Crop on Lowcliffe estate, m one < , more lots. For paiticulars apply to ! E.. H. DOBbO-N . 12 188 Manager Lowcliffe Estate. FOR IS ALE BY TENDER. ) \ N Acre of Oats. Also, Stables an 1 -£* PlMge'ries for immediate removal. Tenders to be wilh the undersigne ' j («vh.+ will give parciculaisj by MONDAY Januaiy 6, 1896 V R. B. BESTELL, 12 198 Burnett Street. nniSNDERS are invited for Buildinj •*- additions to a House. Plans an< Specifications at my office. Tender close on SATURDAY., January 4, 1896 at noon. Tho lowest or any tender no necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 12 182 Architect. f . iy i. .mm i.i __, Public Notices. I CAUTION. ANY PERSON trespassing througt Mill paddocks or bathine;at hatchet will be prosecuted. 12 144 ROLLITT & CO. LOYAL ASHBURTON LODGE, 1.0.0.F..M.U. MEMBERS are requested to attend a Meeting TO-MORROW (Friday Evening), Installation of Officers and other important business. 12 R. MINNIS, P S. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. ]VOTIOE ia hereby given that, at a Speolal Meeting of the above Council, held on FRIDAY, the 6th day of December, 1895, a Resolution was adopted repealing the oxisting By-laws for regulating the traffic upon the Bridge over the Kiver Ashburton, known as the Ashburton Traffic Bridge, and making other By-laws m lieu thereof under the provisions of The Counties Act, 1886, and the said Resolution will be submitted for confirmation at a meeting of the said Council to be held at the Council's OfficeF, Baring Square, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, the 7th day of February, 1896 at 11 o'clock m the forenoon. And notice is also given that, at a Special Meeting of the Council held on FFHKY, the 6th day of December, 1895, a Resolution was adopted making By-laws for regulating the traffic upon the Bridge over the River Bangitata, known as the Upper Rangitata Bridge ; the Bridge over the south branch of the Kiver Ashburton, known as Hood's Crossing Bridge ; the Bridge over the north branch of the River Ashburton known as the Pudding Hill Bridge ; and the Bridge over the River Hinds known as Surveyor's Road Bridge ; and the said Resolution will be submitted for confirmation at a meeting of the Council to be held at che Council^ Offices, Baring Square, Ashburton, on FRIDAY, the 7th day of February, 1896, at 11 o'clock m the forenoon. . And notice is further given that, at a Special Meeting of the said Council held on FRIDAY, the 6th day of December, 1895. a Resolution was adopted making By-laws for regulating the traffic upon the Bridge over the north branch of the River Ashburton, known as Digby\* Bridge ; the Bridge over Taylor's Stream known as Tayloi'u Stream Bridge ; and the Bridge over the River Rakaia known as Kakaia Gorge Bridge ; and tho Raid Resolution will be submitted for confirmation at a meeting of the said Council to be held ac the Council's Offices, Baring nSquata, Ashburton, on FHIDAY, the 7th day. of February, 1896, at 11 o'clock m the forenoon, Copieu of the proposed By ? Lawi are deposited at the Offioec of the Council m Baring Square aforesaid, and will be open to the inspection of the public avcry week day up to and including the 6tl day of February, 1896, during Office hoar?. AlLi'lS *&id By-law* will ccme into force on the 2nd day of March, 1896. By order, F, MAINNVAEING, Clerk. Ashburton, December 31, 155 1 3 AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch , Head Office, Customhouse-quay, WOlington! Local Board of Direotors t Ins Hon Morgan 8. Grace, MJ)., C.S.G., MX.O. (Chairman) ' t "- The Hon Charles J. Johnstoni M XjJ3> (Deputy Chairman) / . Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq > TheHon Edward Rioburdson, CM^t* M.L.C John Duncan, Bflq Medical Offloer :/ £r O; E. Anson, M,D., M.8.0.5^ (England) •■THE OL^ES^ WEALTHIEST, MOST PROSIfcOUS AX7BTBAM>. N %P"S OiTHE, \ND THfc LARGEST IN s*^ BRMSH EMPIRE. The only ColoX-Sl LifM Office which BONTTS ET$ B I%YEAII '1 he Method of Valuation adjoptSby this Society is of the meet Stringent Character, a^lpnaures a Conai dornbly £argpr Reserve to meet 1 Vilities than tba held by any other ofiipe m the Colonies. CCUMULATBD FUNIWXOBED& £12,000,<W0 . (TWELVE MILLIOMJ x Steeling ■ ANNUAL INCOME, .-1,000.000, (TWO MILLION STER^G). POLICIES IN FORCE «. lIt,S3S Sum Assured ... ... ... \ £89,888,071 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. I £5,683,4U BONUSKS \ BONUS for OHB y*ar ( 188g, Jp^B,^, yielding OASH Kevereionary Bonuses amounting f £910,000 after making SPECIAL BESBRV9- CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE f ears, over TWO MILLIONS, yiolding ReversionAy Bonuwi exceeding FOUR MILLIONS I , ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE ' I AM- P. sociETlr . And S scare a I JSONUS EVERY Expenses of Management 8§ por \ont on the total income 6 EDWARD W. LOWE.I Kesidonb Secrotlr> Brancn Office — 1 Custom House Quay, Wellington I Chris toh\irch District Office — I Cathedral Square. \ JAMES HAIR, I Dicfcrlct Secretaiy £ ZANDER, V Jj oal Broker Aehburfc*