Shipping Casualties.

United Press Association—By Electric Telegraph—Copyright London, Dec 25 The Hamburg steamer, Milino, col lided with and damaged the ship "Wiscombe Park, bound for Sydney. The laiter, leaking, was towed to Hamburg, The barque Ohilton Ford, bound from Liverpool to Sydney, grounded in the river Mersey She had six fee* of water in her hold. She was leflcnted and docked at Liverpool.

NICARAGUA CANAL TREATY.

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Washington, Dec 24 There is excitement in America owing to the discovery that Colonel Hay in October rgreed that 'he Nicaragua-Costa Rica Oanaiconcessiona ■herald be binding only if the provisions of the Hay Pauncefote Treaty were upheld London, Dec 24 President McKinley is forwarding to Lord Salisbury an amended draft; of the H«y-P*uncF-fote Treaty. He is throwing the responsibility for d aling with the treaty on Great Britain, and bo acting for reasons of domestic policy. The Times regrets the decision of Mr McKinley, and Btates he wii! bear the responsibility for any friction that may arise in keeping our rights intact. The Senate, the Times says, is not empowered to supersede treaties, but \a only entitled to reject, ratify, or amend Presid' n 1". McKitiiey is forwarding an amended Nicaraguan canal trsaty to Great Britain without comment.

An Important Communication

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Wellington, December 24

Ad important communication has been received by Government from tha Secretary of State, and in consequence the Ministers have decided to retain our contingents in South Africa until further orderß. Govern ment has also d.ecided to send drafts to the Cape to fill up any vacancies in the contin gents _____________

Interprovincial.

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Auckland, Dec 24 The Railway Btation Pobc and Telegraph Offices at Mercer were totally destroyed by fire yesterday morning. No particulars are available, telegraphic communication being interrupted Napier, Deo 24

At the inqueeb on James Stark, found dead ab Mohaka on Saturday morning, the jury returned ft verdict that deceased died from a gumhot wound, bub whether ace - dental or nob there waa no evidence to show.

Yesterday morning, a lad named Thomas Espinall was ehofc in the centre of the frontal bone with a pea rifle ab Hastings. He and another boy named Alfred Cable were sent to gather evergreens for Christmas decorations, and having entered a house they found a pea rfl j, and Cable soya he was handing it to Eepioall when ib went off. The injured lad was > emoved to the N »pier hospital, but the bullet has nob yet been recovered, and his condition is serious. Cable has been at reßted Wellington, Doc 24 It has been decided that ahorb fen'ence prisoners are to be sent to the Thermal Springs district for the planting purposes. They will be set tj work on an area of b>x Fquare miles in the Waiopapu valley, about 24 miles from Rotorua, where Rome five years'workcan be piovided. Twentyfiveshorb sentenoe men from various gaols, with four cfiiJoib, will be despatched shortly, and will be replaced by others aa their terms expire, Itia expected a start will be made about the end of January Ddnhdik, December 24. At the irqueßt on the body of a man named Carter, who was found in the harbor basin on Saturday morning, the verdict was suicide by drowning while in a state of temporary insanity

Wellington, Dec 26 The drenching rain whioh feil all yester day abated e&rlv this morning, bub it is gtill threatening and very cold. The success of the holidays was marred Messrs Thompson, Auckland ; Ballantyne, Christehuroh ; and Knight, Wftllington, are the successful binierers for the manufacture of flags for schools. Judjie Soaonell has been appointed Urewera Native Commissioner vico Mr Percy Smith, who is unable to go on with the Commission.

Ib is understood that Mr C Wilson, ex M HR, has been appointed Parliamentary librarian. The Cabinet has empowered the Minister of Railways tofqualise the pay of artisans on the Government lines to those paid to private employees In addition to the stud bulls to ba purchased in England Government propose to secure four shorthorn and two Ayrshire OOWB

The Railway Department) will in future control the Rotorua and Haomer Springs 6cd Mount Cook Hermitage The Hod. G F Richardson and Mr A O'Donnhoo have been appointed to represent the surveyors on the Board seb np under the Kutvsyors Act of last session. MrMarehant, Chief Commifeioner of Lands, and Mr Morgan Oarkaek will represent Government. Governmanfcwill appoint lady visitorn to ail the gaols in the colony The iiexb contingent of 20!) for South Africa will consist half of Maoris and half of Europeans. Theße and the men to fill the gape in the other contingents sail in three weeks.

The federal commissions will be selected from the following :—Hoeb. Bowen, Ormond, Pitt, M.L.C's , Captain Russell, Major ' Steward, J A Millar, M.H.R's., Messrs John Robert?, of Dunedin; Reid, .late Solicitor-General ; and Leys, journalist, of Auckland; Harold Beauchamp and Ch*s. Luke, Wellington. The numerical strtngth of the Commission is not yet decided. The Midland Railway Commission will be chosen from Captain Russell, Messrs Morrison and R McKeczie, M.H.R.'e, Napier Bell, Back, Engineer Tismanian Railways; Hudson, assistant manager New Z?aiaad full VEFA V B Government has accepted the Chrfstchurch War Fund Committees off^r to rquipand send 20 men as their owa expence. Tho steamer Dalo in to mak3 a trawling expedition on b;ha!f of the Government. Ddnedin, December 26

Despite the cold biriDg wind and dhagree able weather, there was a good attendance ab th>' military tournament at the Caledonian gr und. The Wellington City Rifles won Hillenstf in a cup for tin most points in the physical, manual, and bayonet competitions, Booring 302 points out of a possible 310 for the cup. For the beet artillery equad the prize was nob awarded, only B Butery competing. In tnecycle drill the Dunedin corps withdrew, leaving the Ohristchurcb Cycle Cwps alone in the field. The Canter bury Bearer Corps won the ambulance com petition for four men, Dunedin second. The Duuedin P'ng-ineera won the pontoon raft building in 3min 9<eee. It is reported that an attempt was made on a safe at Mos#iel railway station by attempt ing to blow np the concrete foundation with dynamite. Arrived—Aotea (Evans) from London via Capetown. She has five thousand tons of cargo, ef which 3500 are for this port.

THE ASHBtfRTOK GTTAEDIAK : UHUBSDaY, DMOBMBEK 27, b W©o

Printed and pubUfH&l by ATjFBBd Sown Tyrrell-Baxtsb, of Burnett ■trcefe *Mt to. ..ie Proprletowt Robibt Bill ud Henby Adam VUmAX, at «h^r Fktetiag OffiM* BoraaM Street* Athbwton, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1910



F tfERRIMAN THE Mortgagee in the undermentioned Mortgages having purchased & farm, ia desirous of transferring his Securities in one or more lota as follows ;— £300 bearing Interest at 5 par cent till 3rd August, 1902 £150 beartDg Interest at 5 per cent till 4th August, 1902 £220 bearing Interest at 6 per cent till 4 h August, 1902 £250 bearing Interest at 5 per cent till 4th August, 1906 £ CO bearing Interest at 6 per cent till 4th February, 1902 £150 bearing Interest at 7 per cent till 4th August), 1902 F FBRRIMAN_ „__„ I HAVE received instructions from Mr J H MaynaßD to Sell the whole of hie Property, situated on the North East Town Belt, comprising, a comfortable dwelling with half an Acreof land well laid out in gardens, £ an acre running from the Belt to Princess Street and adjoining the Houae, and |an aore situated between Messrs Marsden and McPherson. The Properties are for abso lute sale, and an early inspeotion is invited T_FBRBIMAN_ FOX BALE, BURNETT Street opposite the Roman Catholic Presbytery, a substantial and newly built house. Moderate terms can be arranged. The above section posßesaea a good frontage on Burnett Street, and abutts on to the premises of Mb H. M Johbs f FERRIMAN """"money on mortgage. I HAVE a sum of £20,000 to lend on firsb class freehold Security of farm land at 4| per cent, in sums to suit borrowers } F FERRIMAN



NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTBr. TIMARU IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 acres Rangitata, 250 acres Olaremonb, 250 aores Wailotis, 200 aorea Waihao, 250 acres KiußSdown, 1000 aoret Ota'o, 500 acres Totara, And others of various steer In Booth Canter bury Improved Farms for ieaee, with right o purchape 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 aores Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing Ttms of various sizes on the RaincHffe and Levels Estates, arc? 'wo well improved Station rr« jertire < f "/CCO Bcres each HABDLEY BRoT GAS AND SANITARY ENGINE 1<1,3. s n « o & « H 0s O OS s S W 3 -S D So * ~ r 3 5 55 « o *BS g 2 dig a o ii « P S GO TTIHE Trade Sup^liee always in Stock. L*rgp quantity oi Tubes &nd FitUog% BATHS, TANKS, SINKS, BASINS, Kic Estimates given, HAEDLKY BBO J-, East; Street, Aehborton THE HOUSEWIFE'S FRIEND. mHK RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS is pronounced by the Ashbarton Public to ba the only reliable SHIRT GLOSS in ABhbartoni A Trial will convinoe yoa of the dffereDce in quality from all others in the market. Sold by all the leading Grocers in Aehburton MUS JOHNSTON rpEACHER of the Pianoforte and Binging. Havelook Street NEW ZEALAND INSURANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED ... ... 1859. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION fTIHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial _|_ Company, Noted for Promptness and L berality Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000. Fire and Marine Risks, Also, — j Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machine?, etc, accepted at lowest current rates E. W. Hanmer, AGENT "~ TO LET, Dwelling of five rooms with veran-Jah and scullery, centrally situated on the south Bide of Moore Street. Possession can be given after Thursday next, 29bh mat T BULLOCK WANTED Known—That what we do we try to do we!!. Bear this in mind, Gentlemen, when ordering your Summer Ouififc; and, Ladies, remember it before fitting up your Boys for the holidays- Mitchell and Turner WANTED KNOWN—Th*t J. Moison has received a large stock of fashion able Summer Boots and Shoes of the beet material, aiso 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 is the town, this gives him superiority and facility to ' know the best value and quality* Repairs carried on just the aame, in the cheapest, neatest, and most fashionable style. Best leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at The Hall, East Street, Ashburton SMOKE NOSEGAY TOBACCO The Latest and Best Man a factored by O Williams & Co Richmond, V A WANTED KNOWN. J. L. HIGGS HAS Paints, Oili, Turps, Glass, Scrl &0., alao choice Paperhangingß. PRIDES LOW. High Clasa Decorative Work ft Speoia Don't forget. —— i Colsbun's BuiLWNO,TanoredStree4



WANTED KNOWN—JuBt arrived Pe*k Frean ft Co biicuira in following r arietieß: Cftfe Noir, Cream, Sandwich, Uhoc olats, Fingers, Wavileta, Venice, Wafers, Floreoqa Wafers, etc, at Fietohwßroa XIIB3



ASK YOUR SHOE DEALER FOR ETBBY fjfl • • ENCOURAGE PAIB / COLONIAL onuuioD, BOOTS & SHOES,' NDIISTBI | MANUFACTURED BY S. ANDERSON, TIMABU. J. SEALY & CO., THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBHRTON. JOJ O /"\ -. ARE still to the froot, and are prepared to supply their many •&s \X> \j(j» Patrons with reliable SEEDS, of every description,;,(EHAT WILL GROW, at lowest market) ranee. SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direct from the Growers and Manufacturers. Oar Stoobil of NEW SEASON'S SEEDS are from the Celebrated Firms,* J&MEB Car'Skb & Co, London, and Peter Lawbon & Son, Edinburgh, and they are of the beib quality obtainable. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LARGE BTOCKS of all Seasonable FKUITS alwayß oa hand, MELLOR'S ZEA LANDIA BOOT STORE rf'HE ONLY up to date Soot Shop in Ashburton. For real good Value, Style, and Fitting try the '•ZEALAEDI BOOTS Kvery pair guaranteed* Remember our Price is the CHEAPEST, and oar Stock the LARGEST in Canterbury. If you want good Value for very little Money, than s>e cure you GOTO "JUT f? f T O~R'Q ZEAL&NDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED iJTPKFI", ASH BURTON WILLIAM PATCHINGrT EAST k BURNETT STREET*, ABHBURTQN, SADDLEB & HARNESS MAKER. TUf V O3IiIPETEiST STAFF now includes FIRST CLASS COLLAR AND SADDLE MAKERS. Fa ,^d Workmanship Guaranteed. Repairs Executed Promptly and at Moderate Retes PARENTS ARE INVITED TO INSPECT OUR STOCK OF BOYS' CLOTHING, "OOYS' Guard Snits 8s 6d ; Boys' Blouses 4s Boys' Norfolk Suits 12s 6d; Washing Suits 2* 6d " Abaent-Minded Beggar " Suits 18s 6d Beat Value to be obtained anywhere. Men's Sac Suits from 21s to 65s Men's Trousers 7s 6d ; Tennis Trousers 12s 6d." A nice variety of Summer Coats in Kharki Serge, Sattein, Alpaca, Etc. — —:o: —— N.Z, CLOTHING FACTORY. F. H. BECKINGSALE, Manager. XMAS PRESENTS. XMAS PRESENTS. T7VBRYBODY should call and see our Grand Display of New Goods suitable for "V"MAS and New Year Gifts. Fancy Goods of all kinds, Photo Frames, Vasee, Fancy Baskets, Fancy Crockery in all the latest designs, Also—A Nice Assortment of the beßt Silver Plated Goods at greatly reduced prices. CALL AND SEE. NO ONE PKESSED TO BUY At T. H. UN DRILL & GO'S., CABINETMAKERS & UPHOLSTERERS, TANORED STREET.



, ICHULAS & PICKFO'D TTAVE Just Landed, ex 8.6. Waimate, their first shipment of SUMMER GOODS. INCLUDING Ladies' Oroqnet [and Tennis Shoes. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, and Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Parramatta, Glace Kid Buck Skin, and Russian} Calf. The Best Assortment ever Shown in Ashburton. Inspection Invited* NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET. REMOVAL. EEID (FgKAY. TT7E have pleasure in announcing that VV we have removed to Temporary Premises in BURNETT STREET (Adjoining the Ashburton Club) Where we shall carry on our business pending the erection of Our New Warehouse & Showboom. We are carrying a larger and more varied stock of Implements and Fittings, "JDeering" Machinery, Twine, Oils, And All Farmers' Ri quleltee, And shall be glad to see our numerous friends ab our Burnett Street Premises. We have disposed of onr Jobbing Depart ment 10 Messrs Kennedy and Muir, whom we can confidently recommend a* up to date tradesmen. REID <fe GRAY, R. B. RESTELL, Manager. G. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAiiISK AND JEWELLER TTAVING takes a lease of one of the new shops in Davis's corner, j am now showing a large and varied Btoek of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery, Electro-plate, Etc. suitable for Christmas and Wedding Pre sents at prices which defy competition. Note the Address—Davis' Corner. ~g7-meddinsT THE PkOPr.E'S IRONMONGER. T HAVE JUST LANDED BRASS PRESERVING PANS, ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS, Al in Quality and Cheap. harvesting tools Hay Forks, Hay Rakes, Scythe Blades and Handles, Fork Handle?, Reap Hooks, Reaper Sections, Machine Oils, &c. CARPINTERS' TOOLS. Now Landing—All Kinds of Tools suitable for Carpenters and Farmers. A special line of Dlsston's Saws at reduced prices. You are Invited to call and Inspect. RANGE& & REGISTER GRATES. Agent for Shacklock's, Scott's, BijEN ingham's and Stoeeieb's Ranges. Register Grates and Mantelpieces reduced in price. LAWN MOWERS. A few left, to be sold cheap to clear, Including j—' New Easy, 1 * Pastime,' Crescent,' * F & N,' and ' Philadelphia.' Address— Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. NEW GOODS. J. V. DE BEER, WATCHMAKER <Sr JEWELLER T"S now showing the largest and bent assorted stock of choice Gold and Silver Jewellery Specially Selected For CHRISTMAS. Jonsiutlng of NEW GOODS to Buib tht coming Season. I nspeotion is invited, no nly of the display in the Window, bub of the large assortment of Jewellery to, in the j Show Cases within, the Window accommo dation being very limited. WATCHES for the Boys, 10g, (Good Timekeepers) SILVER, E. P. WARE, CLOCKS, &<v New Stook for the Season Repairs Cheap and Prompt as usual. J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER JEWELLER, Ashburton 4 Cough Cure, Wahoo.KooLi BAH in Benjamin Gum go to Askbtjrton DBUoCb



CHARMING SPRING I NOVELTIES. ' JUST OPENED: 50 CASES NEW GOODS. \TEW MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBON, *a New Dresn Fabrics, Serges, Costume Cloth; will; not ihrink'Jor spot->ith rain. Novelties in Zephyre, Prints, Fancy Piques, Spotted Mailing Lnsttes, plftia&sgored» Special Value in Black Dceas Goods of all kinds. Magnificent Assortment of Plain and Figured Silk*, Mantles ; Corset*, F D>nd C|B, and also various other makes ; Lace Curtains, White Counterpanes* Umbrellas and Sunshades, all prices. Up-to-date Millinery, very stjli h. DRESSMAKING.—Ladies leaving their orders are getting ever? satisfaction in|fit and stylet T AILORING.--A thoroughly up to date Stock of Snitlngß and' Trousering! in English, Scotch, Irish, and Colonial Tweeds, Satisfaction Guabansbbd. 10 Oases oi LINOLEUM and OABPETS just opened. ANDREWORR. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELP FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST 4 TjiOß TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can bo mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MA&URE OAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 a owt. SACKS Orders received b/ | OAYID THOMAS, OR TJkLXi N.St. FABMEBK CO-i»FI!iBAHVE » SHOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Limited.. CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PBOPUOE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 8 80 f. WAYMOU Secretary. HAY FORKS. HAY FORKS t . y ,,„■ B TO FARMERS-- TIT E HAVE JUST OPENED UP A SHIPMENT OI FOR&S, RAKES, SCYTHES, SHARPENING STONES, HARVEST GLOVES, Etc. | All of the very latest patterns from the best makers and specially selected for the coming harvest. ALSO,— TWO OASES of BRITISH SILVER PL ATE WARE ONK CASE of ENGLISH WATCHES TWO OASES OF SHEFFIELD CUTLERY i ALL SUITABLE FOR XMAB AND WEDDING PRESENTS The public are invited to walk ia and inspeot onr magnifioent stocks wiffcat being pressed to buy. Ihe above goods are of good quality, chaste designs, and unequalled for value, and will last a iife time. English Lever Watches at ' one guinea.' The best value ever offered. • Oarnots' at ten shillings. Correct time keepers. W. H. COLLINS & CO,. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & GOAL MERCHANTS. 4GENT R^LJNBURANOB COMPANY. ' WOOL SEASON 1900-1901 WE SHALL BE REPRESENTED at the Ohristoharch and Timatu fixtures, an 4 have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of CLIPS privately Ashburbon. Consignments will be received at our Asnburton or Tinwatd stores, and'jsenb on to 'ither Ohristcharch or Timaru, free of all charges, except railage; Clients who wish to send their Wool direct from iheir nearest railway station will ease consign as follows :— If intended for sale at ABhburton—Friedlander Bros 1, Ltd Siding, Ashburton If intended for sale at Christchurch—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington If intended for sale or shipment at Timaru—Mill & Go's Siding, Timaru If intended for shipment^ Lyttelton—N.Z|Bh!ppii»g Oo'i.DumplnglShed, Lytteltcn WOOLPAOKS, TWINE BRANDING OIL, and,all other Shearing Requisites supplied at lowest rates. ——:o:— — Oaf Next Sale will take place at Timwu on THURSDAY, JANUAKY 3, 1900 *RIEDLANDER BROS.. LTD.



TO LET, AT A. REDUCED RENTAL /COMMODIOUS Stables, Loose Boxes, Vy and Loft overhead, originally occupied by M Hobbg, from ing the Racecourse ; tad the square Dwelling House of 4 roomsand scullery, together with wbont 4 acre* of land* The whole to be let to a good tenant al the low rental of £35 periknnam. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent H. Mat son & Co.. - Stock Brokers & Auotionebbb* H CHRISTCHUROH. To Farmers, Stock Owners and PobHo generally of the Aahborton Ooantf• Gentlemen,— WK beg to Intimate that, if tfe an time you have business to tranaeo In Ohrlstcharch, we shall he glad to aot on : yonr behalf. In the event oi yoni sending sheep or cattle to oar Addlngton or otber markets for sale, by publle auction or privately we know that yon will not regret choosing oar firm as you salesmen. We have frequent; orders fron London and elsewhere for Froten Meat, and are In a position to boy parcels in the Works. If yon prefer to sell your frosen meat In the colony, rather than shipping it to ' London, please communicate with W| stating prices, numbers and grades* If you desire to sell your property, we shall be glad to receive particulars as te> | the acreage, locality and price, and we will then Insert In the next issue of our QUARTERLY LAND & PROPERTY RIOBTWI these particulars, free of cost to you; afe the same time, we allow you a free band to dispose of your property privately, ot through other Agents' bands, we only claiming com mission when a sale hat b*en effected through our instrumentality. We have numerous enquiries from all part* of the colony, our connections being large and extensive. We invite your correspondence on any class of business* you may be disposed to place in our hands, it being a pleasure for us to communicate with you, as oooadon may require.—l hacking you In antloipa tion, we are, Yours faithfull -, „ H. MATSdN a Co. 164, Cashel Street, Christcbmch ' NICOLL BROS* NIOOLI.. E F NIOOLL, L A NIOOLZ* Merchants & General Agentty BUYEBB 0F FAT SHEEP & LAMBB. AGENTS FOR— Chrietchurch Meat Coj, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accident and Guarantee Corpora* tioß, Ltd United Insnranoe Co., Ltd. (Fire aod Marine.) GRAIN BOUGHT AND BOLD ON COM. MISSION We shall be pleased to receive taaaplM from farmers who'have parcels for dilposaL Station Books Kew ajsd AuDirxn. We have received sums !of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Seonritiea at 4£ and 5 per centi F R U~i T. We receive regular Consignments Irom Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands ,and have in stock Apples, Pesre, and Froifc In season aU the year round, SEEDS. We stock Clove ra, Ryegrats, Bapt, tad Turnip Seed of reliable quality. THE OHRISTCHUROH MEAT 00, Limited. ISLINGTON MANUB S Especially prepared for WHEAT, TCJfcNIPS, BAPB and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil. Gre a tly a r eased production fwherevet vied. Satisf otion given everywhere* Niooll Bros, store five varieties of tn celebrated fertiliser. Price on applloatko Allowance made for quantities* Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROS, District igentf, ■ " '■" "■ " ■""■■"•l-"" " ■ ■■—■' :■ '■ ■;,."■» ' Dalgety and Company LIMITED. Head Office— 62 Lombard Street, London* E.O. MERCHANTS, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS. AUCTIONEERS AND VALUATORS. STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL. & SHIPPING AGENTS. BRANCHES: Chrlstcharch, Dunedln, and Napier* AGENCIES : Timaru, Oamaru, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT D ALGETY AND COMPaINY, LIMITED, desire to Intimate to the Farming Community of South Canter bury that they have opened a BRAIIOH OFFICE in TIMARU. D ALGETY AND OOMPAITT, LTD., are prepared to receive oonsigßmenta WOOL, TALLOW, A ALLXINDS OF PRODUCE t i For Local Sab or Shlp»fenb fco the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE on Favourable Terms on Growing Olrjw of Wool; also Tallow, Grain, SkJnn, and other Produce, consigned for sale in th# London, Australian, and local markets; NO COMMISSION" CHARGED dN ADVANCES. Farmers* Accounts kept free of charge, and financed at lowest ourrent rates o Interest. Stock Saks held at the differ en b iple* yards throughout Canterbury; Woolpacks and other Station Requisites ilways on band. TIMARf"O'Wl()l : - STAFFORD STREET, Opposite Back of New Zealand. . 17$