My Lady's Satchel.

By T.K.

We are often reminded of the duties of the hostess , bat, the host baa little attention paid to him ; either he is of no account at all, or hia conduct is above criticism. They say, (dear me ! who are they ?) that the colonial hostess leaves much to be desired—the colonial host does likewise—only more so. There ia each a person-—I almost wrote thing—as a perfect hog*". Let us consider what he does not do. He does not put hia pipe oat just as he •ccc the first detachment of guests aniving, and receive them with a fine odour of tobacco pervading hia person and hia drawing room. H* does not leave the task of entertaining his visitors entirely to his wife, white he talks confidentially to bis business familiar. When thfre cornea one of those paralysing tails that will occur, even in the best regulated " Evening at Home," he does not fatuously ask the partner of his joys and torrows what she is going to do next. J£ he hears the baby screaming in the dis tance he does Dot ask her if she hears that child, nor tell her she had better go to it at opcp. He knows that bo has heard it before he did, and ifj#e has not made any sign, be is cernjp that ' grandmamma,' or • »unty,' w 'nurse' is doing all that can be done for the screamer. He never intimates to his wife or daughter in a stage whisper, or by dumb show, that it is time the supper should be brought in. So much for the negative side, now for the positive, The perfect host is one of those men whose kindlinesß ' breaks through the chills of ceremony and selfishness, and thawa every heart around him into a flow.' If he has a gift for music, or recitation, or story-telling, or parlour legerdemain, he will cheerfully exercise it at the suggestion of his wife or friends, yet he will be more anxious to draw out the ' gifts' of his guests, than to display hie own, He will pay par ticular attention to the embarrassed young caaD, the awkward girl, the shy old lady, the sleepy old gentleman ; in fact, he will make himself as agreeable to everybody as he did to his wife shortly before hs married her. As Washington Irving says, « There is »n emanation from his heart of genuine hospitality, which cannot be described, but is immediately feit, and puts the stranger at once at his ease,' The success of an' Evening at home' de pends aa much upon him as upon the hostess, and the sooner • heads of honee holds' wake up to this fact, the plea sanfcer these social functions will be come, He must not be allowed to shirk his share of the responsibility, as the manner of some is, for no one else can take it for him, and he simply leaves an * awful void,' which he should cheerfully fill. Our host may be tall or short, dark or fair, old or young, thin or' comfortable, 8 grave or gay, an Apollo or quite the contrary, but if he has invited his friends with the intent to give them pleasure, and so find his own, and forgetting all else, for one evening, set himself so to do, he will succeed ; be will make a charming host. Indeed, hi-s well-pleased visitors as they disperse, will declare that he is an awfully fine fellow, a perfect host in himself,

Cricketing Mems.

THp lost record by a bowler in the English cricket season just closed was W Bhodes*e, who secured 261 wickets at an average cost of 13 81 runs

A new bowler, named Gibbons, making hia first appearance in senior cricket, secured seven wickets for 42 nuns for Central Cumberland against Waverley (*J,3.W.) on October 27. The wicket was a very good one

G L Jessop, the well known Glouces tershire cicketer, has now equalled the performances of W G Grace and O L Townsend in scoring 2,000 runs and taking 100 wickets in one season. It was in the North v South match at Hastings that the Gloucester captain completed tbe above mentioned unusual feat. In tbe same match Tyldesley, the Lancashire cricketer, scored a double century for the second for the second time in his career^ His score in tbe game referred to was 221 for or.cc out. The contest whiGh was drawn in favour of the North, pro duced 1,227 runs for the loss of thirty wickets

In a statistical cricket; article in The Captain, in which the writer estimates the cost of the county cricket season, it is stated that the income of the fifteen first class oounties is about £72,500 per year, and the number of people attending the matches number 1,800,000. This, it is calcinated, means that each spectator pays one penny per hour for seeing the best of cricketers play the game, aa against the 4d per boar spent by the football patron

High Value Stamps.

I have learnt with some amazement that a complete set of Orange Free State stamp?, surcharged by the Brit ish Government "V R, J,," including all the varieties—even although they were only issued a few months ago—is now worth anything between three and five hundred pounds, the face value be ing hardly as many shillings. Not unnaturally, perhaps, dozens of officers at the front have became feverish stamp collectors. But even Lord Roberts himself has found time to develop an enthusiasm for this curiously fascinat ing hobby. One of the returned war artist-—Mr Mortimer Menpes—• boasts of an absolutely complete set of Orange Free State surcharged stamps,. which are now being arranged and catalogued for him by a professional expert In such matters.—M, A. P.

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CONSULTING OPTICIAN MrErneat M. Sandstein, DBOA2, FS, MO, who has lately returned after six years' npecial study in England and Con tinent, may be consulted on all ewes o defective eyesight. Daylight not necessary , artificial light being need. Doctors' pre scriptions prepare:!. Fees moderate. Con suiting rooms, Cashal Street W., over M Sandßtein, jeweller, Christohureb. 930 to 1, ? 'o 6 daily UNNECESSARY LOSS OF TIME Mt W S Whedon, Oaßhie of the Firs i Ni'tioja! Back ofaberant, low* in a recent Utter gives some experience witba carpenter in his employ, that will be of 1 value to other mechanics. H« saya t • I had a carpenter working for me who was obliged to stop work for several days on account of being troubled with diarrhoe*. I mentioned to him that I had been similarly troubled, and that Chamberlaio's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy had cured me He bought a bottle of it from the druggist here, and informed me that one dote cured him, and he is again at> bis work.' For sale by Ashburton Drug Company



THE ASHBUHTON TRAIN SERVICES Trains leave Ashburton daily for— OHRISTOHUROH—at 7.20 am, 11 am 3.15 p m, 7 5 p m (express) TIMARU—at 10.55 am, 3.50 pin DUNEDIN—ab 12.54 pm (express) SPRINGBURN—at 4.25 p m Trains arrive daily at Ash burton from— OHRISTOHUROH~at 10.45 * m, 12.48 p m (express), 8 pm TIMARU—at 10.35 am, 2.55 pm DUNEDIN—at 6.57 p m (express) SPRINaBURN-at 9.45 a mf



v M 6& B A PPLIOATIONS are invited from Staam jHL ship Ownerß, stating the SUBSIDY that would ba required for a (TWO (2) YEARS' SERVICE between New Zealand, West Australia, and South Africa The Steamers would require to be 3000 to 4000 tons register, and to have suitable Refrigerating Accommodation for the conveyance of Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce It is also desirable that Passenger Accom modation should be provided, and applicants will be required to state what Passenger Ac commodation would be available The Steamers are to leave New Zealand about ONCE EVERY BIX (6) WEEKS, steamers calling at no less than three (3), nor more than six, New Zealand ports, such ports to be named in the conditions of con tract. From the final port the steamers would proceed to Fremantle, Wesiralia. and thence to Durban, East London, Port Eim> beth and Capetown Ie isneoessary that the draught of steamers when loaded should be stated, as it is desirable that) it should be such as would enable them to enter South African Ports and proceed to the usual wharves In computing the subsidy required, it would be a condition that the rates of freight upon all carg-> shou'd not exceed those ruling between the colony and London by the ordinary steamship lines The lowest or any ofler will not necessarily be accepted Applications, addressed to the Secretary of Industries and Commerce, Wellington, will be received up to the thirtieth (30tb) JANUARY, pro*. BY ORDER. Auckland, 7bh December, 1900 12 83



A PPLICATIONS, addreiaed to the , x3L Minister of Industries and Commerce, Wellington, will be received up to the 20th December, 'net., for the position of BEORB' TARY to the New Zealand Industrie! and Commerce Department. Age, qualifications, and general experience of the applicants to be stated ia their appli' cations. Salary, £450 per Annum. BY ORDER. Anekland, 7th December, 1900. 12J32 THE NZ. FARMERS' CO-OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY Ltd. WE have several really first-class Farms for Sale on our books, and farmerr wishing to purchase would do well to call on us for particulars j—• 520 Acres Rakaia District 365  „  500 „ Dromore „ 1000 ,„ Laurißton  1180 „ Springburn  750 „ Wakaaui „ 1031 „ Cherli. y „ 1958  Dromai-e „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager



ICES. ICEB, TOES Icei, Ices, Strawberries sad Cream, and Iced Drinks at Flower's Refreshments Roopib East Street 11211 WANTED Known—Thab what we do, we try to do well. Bear this in mind, Gentlemen, when ordering your Summer Outfit); and, Ladies, rtmember it before Siting up your Boys for the holidays— Mitchell and Turner



NEW GOODS. J. V. DE BEEE WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER T8 now showlDg the largest and be«t assorted Btock of choice Gold and Silver Jewellery . Specially Shleoteb Fob CHEISTMAS. I Consisting of NEW GOODS to suit. She \ i coming Season. Inspection ie invited, aots onljr of the display in the Window, but of ! the hrge assortment of Jewellery *o, In the Show Oases within, the Window aocommo» dation being very limited. < ! WATCHES for the Boys, 10tf, (Good Timekeepers)' SILVER, E. P, WARE* CLOCKS, &o* New Stock foe the Season Bepairs Cheap and Prompt as usual. J. V.DE BEER j WATCHMAKER JEWELLER, i Aehburton



There are more human beings going about the world pale, listless and miserable, beoau a what they eat does them no good, than ever poverty, sorrow and misfortune were accoun table for ; in fact, the failures of this life have their origin more often in stomachic derangements than in mental and physical disabilities, as generally understood. Why is this 1 Well, from many canees, but chiefly from the fact that disregarding symptoms, people will not take care of themselves. Diet, you aay 1 No ; cure first, diet afterwards and always. Take Impey's "May Apple" for Indigestion and liver trouble; then, diet as much as you like. It is a certain cure, and costs only 2 Advt) * TISTaN'IED Known—The rapid ligh'tciog VV Shirt Gloss has by far the largest ea' c in New Zealand—John Orb and Co and Shearman Bbos



CHARMING SPRING NOVELTIES. JUST OPENED: 50 CASES NEW GOODS. *VT E W MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBON, &o. New Drew [Fabrics, Serges, Costume Cloth ; will* not ahrink>r ■pot'wlth tain. Novelties In Zephyr*, Prints, Ft-ney Piquet, Spotted Muslins, Lusttet, plaltfkjflgaredt Special Value in Black Drew Good* of all kinds. Magnificent Auortmenb of Plain and Figured Silks, Mantles j Dorset*, P D and 0.8, and also various other makes ; Lace Curtains, White Counterpanes* Umbrella* and Sunshades, all prices. Up-to-date Millinery, very stylish, DRK9SMAKING.—LadIes leaving their orders are getting every satisfaction in. fit and style> AILORING.—A thoroughly up to date Stock ofJSnitlngs and Tronsertngt in English, Scotch, Irish, and Colonial Tweeds, Satisfaction Guabantbbd.' 10 Oases [of LINOLEUM and OARPETS just opened. AND B E W ORR. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. JUST ARRIVED PER *8.8 RANGATIRA,'AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. NEW & CHOICE DESIGNS AND COLOURS. LINOLEUMS AND OILCLOTHS. The Largest Stocks to Choose from, at Prices to suit all, at T. H. UN DRILL & CO.U Also, Some Remnants at greatly reduced prices; also, a Large Assortment of Oilcloth for Dados. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. We have just opened another Large Shipment of Brass and Iron Bedsteads in the latest designs, direct from the Best Manufacturers in Birmingham, which enables hs to give you the best possible value. BEDDING & FURNITURE of all kinds/nade on the premises from the best material. We invite all to inspect our Stocks, No one pressed to buy, T. H. UN DRILL & CO., CABINETMAKER UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS & UNDERTAKERS, TANCRI i) STREET, Next Building Society s Office 1 BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7IOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be xnad3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVLN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Cwt. or 2»Owt. SACKS Orders received b/ JETRIEDI-iANIDiER BROH,, Limited., DAVID THOMAS, OR THE «.a. FARMERS CO-OPEHATITE OF CANTERBURY, Limited., CANTEBBUBY FBOZEN MEAT AND DAIBY PBOPUOE EXPOBT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 F. WAYMOU Secretary.



HARDLEY BROS GAS AND BANITARY ENGLSEBRS. ' § § CO* 9 H 00 O « iII § P *M s § B2 g B sa & «jj « o a CO npHU Ttade Supplies alwayi in Stock. Large quantity of Tubei and Fittings. BATHS, TANKS, SINKS, BASINS, Etc Estimates given. HAEDLEY BEOP-, East Street, Ashburton r'OVERNWENT LIFE INSURANCE v* DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. EVERY POLICY GUARANTEED BY THE STATE, BirdVeve_View of Growth of Office. FUNDS, 1878 .. £fe92,523. 1898 .. £2,861,534. At the present time the Funds amount to I over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Present Annual Income, over £400,000. The leading London Insurance Journal, The rout Magazine and Insurance Monitor, cays,— v The only institution of the kind at present in existence managing its affairs on commercial principles is the Life Assurance JDenartiuent of the Colony of New Zealand. Although the operations of the De partment are confined to a small colony, the figures reached are very largo, exceeding tluaee of the great majority of British com wmies. . . - Many of our companies at b •ajue mSfiht learn from it a useful lesson." ""tfc J. H. BICHARDSON. . Commissioner.



FOR SALE, 1 Woods Side Delivery, equal to new, price £16 10a F. FKRRIMAN. FOR SALE, 1 Woods Reaper and Binder that has only done 1 year's work ___ F. FERRIMAN^ FOR SALE, 1 Grain and Manure Drill F FERKIMAN. FOB SALE OR TO LET THE Bungalow recently vacated by Mrs Ricsman containing seven rooms »nd offices, and situated facing the Domain at the junction of North East Town Belt and West Street. The above should prove a desiiable Property both as an investment for capital and a comfortable home. F. JtfEBBIMAN. LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, Ashburton. FOR SALE. A GOOD House of five rooms with 2| acres of land in a localty where two or three cows may be kepi Within quarter of a mile of Town Belt, The owner is leaving the dißtr'ct. Any reasonable terms can be arranged. Apply F. FEERIMAN LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ABhbnrton OTIOE.—The »pid Sbirfc Globb is ■» easily used that a obild can gloss oollfcsrs and ehlris, and give them the appear anoeotnew— JohnObb*Co nodSHBABMAK B»OB



NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY; CO. OF N.Z, LTD,; TlMABtr IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 aorea Rangitata, 250 acres Claramont, 250 acres Waitotis, 200 aores Waihao, 250 acres Kinggdown, 1000 aorei Otafo, 500 aorea Totara, And others of various sizer In South Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right o purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 aores Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing Trtna of various sizes on the Baincliffe and Levels Estates, and two well improved S tatiou p opertiea *>f 7CCO aores each REMOVAL. REID & GRAY. WE have pleasure in announcing that we have removed to Temporary Premises in BURNETT STREET (Adjoining the Ash burton Club) Where we shall carry on our business pending th« erection of Ottr New Wabkhoush & SnowßOOM.r W« an carrying a larger and more varied •took •! Implements and Fittings, <* Deering " Machinery, Twine, Oils, And AH Farmers" Requisites, And shall be glad to see our numerous friends at oar Bubnett Street Premises. We have disposed of our Jobbing Depart* ment to Messrs Kennedy and Muir, whom we can confidently recommend as up to date tradesmen* REID & GRAY, R. B. RES TELL, Manager. WANTED KNOWN. J. L. HIGGB HAS Faints, Oils, Tnrpe, Glass, Scrim &0., also choice Paperhanginga. PRIOEB LOW. High Clasi Decorative Work a Speoialit Don't forget. Coleman's Building, Tanored Street. #~~ig ASK FOR / . NKW TARIFF V.^J'* CHAMPION BLEND VQ OTHER PRICES: )H0 CHINA TEA USED BY US/ HOLIDAY SUITS—I have alarge stock of Men's, Youths', and Boys' Suits, made to my orders, spsoial 6nish ; for wear, style, and appearance equal to anything procurable. Suits made to measure in best style, fit guaranteed. Genbs', Ladies' and Children's Boots'and Shoes in great variety, ftt FOBHBT ALCORN'S



FOR SALE (CHEAP,) BEVBRAL OOD Second-hand Bicycles, FROM MS »° £15 JSo ftaagoiialrte Oiler JESeiused. John Orr & Co. JOHN ORR & Co. HAVE ON SALE 4 FIRST-OLASS STOCK OF GARDEN REQUISITES. LADIES And Gentlemen are Invited to Inspect oar steck of Ruuber HOSE. You Miss Maay Gtoo&thi&gs IF YOU DO NOT BUY YOOB HABDWABB AND GROCEBIBS FEOM JOHN 088 & Co., Easi Street, AshbdTrtok, W" ANTED KNOWI^That J. M won has received a large atook offal !ob' able Bummer Booti and Shoes of the beet material, also about) to arrive new stock of the latest French Goods, and invites the Public for iuspection, J. M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker i* the town* this gives him superiority and.--facility to know the best nlue and quality; Repaira carried on juat the same, in the cheapest, neatest, and most fashionable style. Best leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at (Thb Hall, East Street, i.tl L



DID IT EVER OCCUR TO YOU hat hen su called "Just as Good" substitutes are recommended by yoat Dealer the motive is for self gain, because of increased profit, SO BEWARE ! I HONDAI-LANKA CEYLON TEA on a SEALED LEAD PACKET Is your guide and safeguard. Gold Medal Paris Exhibition awarded to Maharajah Brand No 1, in Commercial Tea Class. Local Agents—Maseru Shearman Bros , Oarson and Son's, Cooch and Co., Aahbnrton; inwald, Mr Gudaell; Methveo, Hibbs Bros. ; Rakaia & Chertsey, Messrs Shannon Bros. ASK YOUR SHOE DEALER FOR EVERY /*"/? ENCOURAGE j PAIB / COLONIAL ODABANIEBD BOOTS & SHOES, NDTJ3T B1 MANU/AOTURED BY S. ANDEESON, TIMAEU. J, SEALY & CO., THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBURTON. JQ CL r\ /A ABE still to the front, and are prepared to supply their man; •k% Oil \jij» P*trons with reliable SEEDS, of every detcrlptlon f ITHA'. WILL GROW, ab lowest! market races. SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direct from the Growers and Manufacturers. Our Stocky of NEW SEASON'S SEEDS are from the Celebrated Firms,' Jamks Carter & Co, London, and Peter Lawson & Son, Edinburgh, and they are of the best quality obtainable. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LARGE STOCKS of all Seasonable FRUITS always on hand, MEL LO R'S ZE A LANDIA BOOT STORE f m l^^^W^^^^SS^^^r^ .1 1 \ \ I " \ \ \ \ HTHE ONLY up to date Boot Shop fn Ashburton. For real good Value, Style, and Fitting try the ••ZEALANDI BOOTS Every pair guaranteed* Remember our Price Is the CHEAPEST, and onr Stock the LARGEST in Canterbury. If yon want good Value for very little {Money, than be enre you GOTO TVTfpT T OTJ'^l ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TOANOREP CTEFT, ASHBUBT3N NOTICE TO FARMERS. ABE CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN ANY QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacke at coat price, GRISTING DONE ON FARMERS ACCCUET. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) D. WOOD, Manager 17th Mawh, 1900. WALL PAPERS! WALL PAPERS! TJO"E HAVE just opened op TWENTY BALES of the Choicest) patterns and the beat value ever introduced into this market, and invite inspection. - PAINTING! PAINTING! PAINTING If yon require your Jiouse painted, we import genuine leads and oils only, and employ firefclaes men to execute our work, thereby ensuring satisfaction and durability. W. H. COLLINS & CO,. PAINTERS, AND HOUSE DECORATORS, IRON MONGERS, Etc. AGENT ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.



NIC OLL BEOS. rro ott E F Niooi-l, L A Nioou*. Merchants & General Agouti, BUYEBS OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. AGENTS FOR— ChrUtohurch Meat Col, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Qetoora tioa, litd| ■ United Iniaranoe Co., Ltd. (Fire m 4 Marine.) GRAIN BOOGHT AND BOLD OK 00*- W. shall be pirated to rtotkn mmtfm from farmers wbo^have panels for dispeeal. Sf atioh fiooKs Kir asd Auditis. We have received sums 'of Ttmtb MettlM. ranging from £100 to £1000, to loud on Freehold Beoarltles at 44 and 5 por oent* F Rf IT. We receive regular Ctenilgameii* from Auckland, Sydney, and the I«l*o4» Nd have in itook Applet, Peaw, »ad FnMltt. mion alt the year round* SE EDS. Wo stock Olotcei. ByogtMi, B»p«, amd Turnip Seed of reliable gnality. mHE OHBISTCHURCH MEAT «O, X LIMItID. ISLINGTON MANUEES Especially prepared lor WHEAT, TDBNIPS, BA|B and any other crop, and to suit any description of soiL Greatly areaaed prod notion wherem vied. Satisf otion gif ea everywhere* Niooll Bbos. store five varietiee of th celebrated fertiliser. Price on applioaUon Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention.. NIOOLL BROB, Dintrict Agontt. ABHBURTON PEBMANENT BUILDINf4 AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. J OANS GRANTED FROM and upwards, at current rates. Full Fartionlars on application. Office —Tancred Street; Office Hourr—9,3o s m till 4p in Firsb Tuesday in Month—9,3o n'm till* p m ; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT BOBER Mapago NICHOLAS & PICKFOf D TTAVE Just Landed, ex ■•■.' Waimate, their firab shipment of SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDING Ladiea' Oroquet and Tennis Shoei. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, [and Cricketing j ■ ' SHOES & BOOTS, In Oanvas, Parramatta, Glace Kid Back Skin, and Russian; Calf. j The Best Assortment^ever Shown in [Aahbnrten. Inipeobion Invited* NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, IAST STREET. Dalgety and Company, LIMITED. . Head Office— 52 Lombard Street, London, 8.0. MERCHANTS, WOOL AND GRAIN I BROKERS. AUCTIONEERS AMD VALUATORS, STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS. BRANCHES : Christcharch, Dtmedtn, and Napier. AGENCIES: Tiraarn, Oamara, and Gore, SPECIAL ANNODWCEMENT DALGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire to Intimate to the Farming Community of South Canter bury that they have opened a BRANCH OFFICE in TIMARD. DALGETY AND OOMPANY f LTD., are prepared to receive consignments WOOL, TALLOW, & ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE For Local Sale or Shipment to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE on Favourable Terms on Growing Clips of Wool; also Tallow, Grain, Skinn, and other Produce, consigned for sale In the) London, Australian, and local markets; NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers' Accounts kept free of charge, and financed at lowest current rates o Interest. Stock Sales held at the different saJe yards throughout Canterbury.' Woolpaeks and other Station Requisite* always on band. TIM A R u"~~O F* IO B» STAFFORD STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. 173