Drowning Fatalities.

United Press /^relation—By Electric Telegraph Invebcargill, Dec. 17 Robert Kelly, thirteen years of age, wa» browned in Jacob's river, at Gummie's Bush. It is supposed he felt In, and could uob swim. The body haß been recovered. William Craig, aged eighteen, employed on Venlaw ttation, was drowned in the Mimihau river, yesterday, while batbiDg with others.

Pen Portrait of Chamberlain

The following graphic pen portrait of the Right Hon Joßeph Chamberlain by "Siniler" Hales, the well-known Australian pressman, who haß been representing the London Daily Neivs, appears in a late issue of that journal: I have Been so many of the greatest of our men who, out on the African veldt have been writing history with their bayonets, that naturally I longed to see and hear the man whose brain had held the threada before the guns began to speak. I wanted to see this man, to oatch him off his guard, to watch his face when stirred by the hot lust of political war, to weigh him in the bal ance. . , To me the 'man' was nothing, 'he statesman all. I saw him pass amidst a teething roaesof men and women, I heard the cheers of friends, the groana of foes, and marked each line of thought that flashed across his face, and knew I stood close to one who was a fighting man, one of those men who will not own defeat, but when hard hit brace up against the ropes, and hit whilst the lust of living lasts. He could not be a craven; feature built him out of stuff too stern for that and as he waked the platform, then turned and faced the mob, there was that about him, in his face and in bis pose, which made me think of Sayers in Earnborough field so long ago. The cruel mouth, with downward curving corners, instinct with savage sarcasm, indexed a mind which neither asked nor offered quarter. The well turned chin, the shapely forehead, the quiver ing nostril, the hard set eyes, the defiant poise of head, the nervous hand, clench ing and unclenching as his passions swayed him, the deep lines on face and brow which marked the passage of long stormy years as rents and rippling gaehes mark the passage of the storm tossed waters and the avalanche down mountain sides-—all had one tale to tell. He is no common man ; such men as he leap from the womb of Fate full fledged for good or ill. They make a nation or they break it; they lift a country's flag where all may see and honor it, or they trail it in the dust ; they never leave it as they fou nd it. "Whatever hia faults may be, he is a "man's son" this Birmingham politi cian. Had he been born an Austra lian he would have carried hia way to power amongst tb« rough rider forces that the young land owns, and no ■weakling wins hia way beneath the Southern Cross. Had he been a sol dier, Britons would have known his name as they do Kitchener's. Had he been a lawyer, our Courts would have been enriched by his presence, for he was born to make history. Some men are born to follow precedents, others are born to make them. Mr Chamber lain is no man's fo'lower. Hb is no orator. I could name ten other public speakers who move amid the stir and bustle of public life in Australasia. He lacks fire, poetry and imagination but be is nevertheless a good public speaker, more at home in debate than asastiircrof the hearts of men If he had been a barrister he would have been more in his element appealing to the cold intellect of a judge than to the hot hearts of a jury . At times he could be persuasive, smooth as a smile on the lips of beauty, at other momentß he is absolutely venomous in his sar casms. Hia temper is always very near the surface and he chaf» sunder interruption like a spoilt girl at a gar den party. He sefmed to me to hold the crowd in check more by the magnetic gamenees of his per sonality than by any gift of speech. I have noticed the same trait in many lands, and among many birds and animals. There is a peculiar affinity between the head of a well bred racehorse, a game-cock an eagle, and that class of human; It is the •stay there to the end ' quality, and I know a few better gifts amongst the many qualities which go to the making of a man. One peculiar contradiction in Mr Chamherlain's speech struck me very forcibly. All his very soul seemed bent upon the eolargment of the British Empire, and what he considers the firm establishment of its glory in lands beyond the sea. Yet he does not scruple to show hia contempt for everything Irish, forgetful of tha faot that great numbers of the population in all our colonips spring from Irish stock. He hoids out one hand in welcome to the colonies, crying,' Come and join our mighty union , be part and parcel of the grandest confederacy the world has ever known, and with the other hand he strikes the Irish section of our colonial kindred in the mouth, taunting them with unworthy lineage. Obviously, he is a remark ably able politician, but is he a great statesman ?

AN INVESTOR'S REMARKABLE LUCK.

A remarkable thing happened afc two ballots held by the Auckland Cooperative Terminating Building Society recently, the fnme member getting two draws within three months under rather novel circumstances. He purchased two shares about the end of August fsaya the Auck land kiar) and drew £400 the same day. He sold his right to this loan to another member for £70, ard at the balbt held a few days ago his member was again drawn so that he is in possession of £70 cash and a loan of £400 free of interest for eleven years. It is hardly needless t.i add that this is a very infrequent coincidence.

Tfiß ASfIBURTOH GtUR»>U« : TtJESDat, MOJfi»fiiß& is, 1900

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NEW GOODS. J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER <Jr JEWELLER T8 now showing the largest and bent assorted stock of choice Gold and Silver Jewellery Specially Selected Fob CHRISTMAS. Consisting of NEW GOODS to sett) tb coming Season, inspection is Invited, not only of the display in the Window* bat of the large assortment of Jewellery &o. in the Show Cases within, the Window accommo dation being very limited, WATOHES for the Boyi, 10s. (Good Timekeepers) SILVER, E. P. WARE, CLOCKS, &o. New Stock lor the Season Repairs Cheap and Prompt as usual. J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER JEWELLER, Ashburton Machine Belting, Etc* SET with a Hammer. From all Iron mongers and Storekeepers. BIFURCATED RIVET CO., Ltd., London, England, i Full particulars from Harrison & Webb Auokland. (Cut this out and show yon ironmonger.) 336' vtobhehfuij mrdicihb; BEECHAM'S PILLS For Billioui and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after Meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold, Chills, Flashings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Oativeness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, eto. The First Dose will give Relief in Twenty Minutes. This is no Fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be Worth a CiITIWEA m BOX BEKCBAbI'S FILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore Females to complete health They promptly remove any obstruc tion or irregularity in the system For a WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER, They act like magic—a few doses wil work wonders upon the Vital Organs strengthening the Muscular System, reator; ing the lonplost complexion, bringing back the best of appetite, and arousing with the robusb health the whole physical energy of the human frame For throwing off fevers in bob climates they are specially renowned Thbse are < facta' admitted by thousands, ih all classes of Society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated in that BEECHAM'd PILLS have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medioine in tne World BBECHAM'B PIL.JLS Have for many years been the popular family medioine throughout the British Colonies, and they now stand WITHOUT A RIVAL. pbepvued only bt I'HOMAS) MJEBCMACT.ST. HEUBN'B, EX H. Matson & Co.. Stock Brokers & Auctioneers, CHRISTCHURCH. To Farmers, Slock Owners and Public generally of the Aahbnrton County. GBNTtEMEN,— WK beg to intimate that, If at an time you hays bnsineeß to transact in Chrietchnrch, we shall be glad to act on your lehalf. In the event of your sending sheep or cattle to our Aldington or other markets for sale, by public auction or privately wo know that yoa will not regret choosing our firm as your salesmen. We have frequent orders froo London and elsewhere for Frozen Meat, and are In a position to buy parcels in the Works. If you prefer to sell your frozen meat in the colony, rather than shipping It to London, please communicate with ns, stating prices, numbers and grades. If you desire to sell year property, we shall be glad to receive particulars as to the acreage, locality and price, and we will then Insert in the next issue of our Quarterly Land & Property Register these particulars, Iree of cost to you ; at the same time, we allow yoa a free hand to dispose of your property privately, or through other A genie' hands, we only claiming commission when a sale has been effected through our instrumentality. We have numerous enquiries from all parts of the colony, our connections being large and extensive. We invite your correspondence on any claes of business you may be disposed to place in our hands, it being a pleasure for us to communicate with yoa, aa occasion may require*— l hacking yoa In anticipa tion, we are, Yourafalthfull-, H. MATRON & Co. 164, Cashel Street, Chriatchutch Wade's Worm Figs are most effiTctiveand not unpleasant) children thrive after taking them Prioe la



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CHARMING SPRING NOVELTIES. JUST OPENED: 50 CASES NEW GOODS. T^T E W MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBON, Ao. New Dress; Fabrics, Serges, Costume Cloth; will;not shrlnk>r spot^with rain. Novelties In Zephyrs, Prints, Fancy Piques, Spotted Muslins, Lnsttes, plftlnj&ifigured. Special Value in Blaok Dress Goods of all kinds. Magnificent Assortment of Plain and Figured Silks, Mantles ; Corsets, F D>nd O;B, and also varleus other makes ; Laoe Curtains, Whit* Counterpanes! Umbrellis and Sunshades, all prices, Up-to-date Millinery, very stylish. DRESSMAKING.—Ladies leaving their orders are getting evnrv satisfaction in; fit and style* AII.ORIKG.—A thoroughly up to date Stock of Suitings and Trouserings in English, Scotch, Irish, and Colonial Tweeds, Satisfaction Guabanmbd. 10 .Oases [of LINOLEUM and CARPETS just opened. ANDREW ORR. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. JUST ARRIVED PER '8.8 RANGATIRA,'AT T. H. UNDRILL & CO.'S. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. NEW & OHOIOE DESIGNS AND COLOURS. LINOLEUMS AND OILCLOTHS. The Largest Stocks to Choose from, at Prices to Bait all, at T. H. UN DRILL & (XV6. Also, Some Remnants at greatly reduced prices; alßo, 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 as to give you the beit possible value. BEDDING & FURNITURE of all kindi made on the premises from the best material. We invite all to inspect our Stocks. No one pressed to buy, T. H. UNDRILL & CO., CABINETMAKER UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMEKS <fc UNDERTAKERS, TANORi J STREET, Next BuildlDg Society s Office ***rwm in i ■■—«" 'Ut* »,«■————————^— imm-im —i—■t—^———————^m— wurmnt BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST T7IOR 03URNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN ivERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2£Cwt. SACKS Orders received by jFKIEJOI^iVIVI^I^n BItOH., LAmlteo., DAVID THOMA.S, OR TWLB3 XN.SR. FABMBBS CO-OPJBKATIVE iieSoCIATION OF CANTERBUEY, Limited., OANTERBUBY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PRODUCE EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. g go g. WAYMOU Seor^.ary.



THE N.Z. FARMERS' CO-OPEFATIVE I 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 particular! :— 520 Aores Rakala District 365 „ „ 500 „ Dromore „ 1000 „ Laurieton „ 1180 „ Springburu t , i 750 „ Wakaoul „ 1051 „ Cherti. „ 1958 „ Dronwe „ T. F. GIBSON, Manager SMOKE NOSJBGJJI.Y TOBACCO. The Lateßt and Best Manufactured by O Williams & Co Rich** ><»d, V A ~~ FOITSALB " "" VALUABLE Building Allotmeote, eitu ated *fc the corner of Gass and Moore Streets, and being part of Town {Sections 00 and 101 T BULLOCK, FOR SALE, AT A REDUCED PRICE 3/ ACRE 3 4: ACRE /4 /~1 OOD Land, nloely situated, having "•X long frontages on Eton Street and Wakanut Road East, on which is erected a dwelling hoot* of 6 room», pantry, wash housa, ooal shed and other buildings To be sold as a whole, or the house and a portion of the land, and the remainder at a >ite for a private residence. Offers are invited for the purchase of either, on easy terms of payment. F farther parfcieulars apply to 0} BULLOCK, Agent "to let." " DWELLING of Six Rooma. alio liable, together with 2 Acres of Imd fronting Charles - Street^ Allenton, and near the Woollen Ffcotory ; rental 1* 6d per week. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent Congo Cnrel Wabeo.&ooLßSAH iad < Benjsmin Gum go to Ashbukscwl



HARDLEY BROS GAS AND SANITARY ENGINEERS. iba s s ass * § sS g g 3 B • H D <4 » o a mHK Trade Supplies »lw»y8 id Btook. Largs quantity of Tubes and Klfcbinge. BATHS, TANKS, SINKS, BABINS, Eto Eetitnatea given. HAEDLEY BEOS-, East Street, Ashbarton ZEALAND "^ INSURANCE COMPANY. ESTABLISHED 1559. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION THE Premier and Wealthlesb Colonial Company, Noted for Promptness and L berallty Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000. Fire and Marine Bisks, Also,— Bisks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machine?, etc, accepted at fewest uwrrenfc rates E. W. Hanmer, agent; TO LET, Dwelling of five rooms with venniah and aosHery, centrally eibuated on the eoutb aide of Moore Street. Possession can be glvin after Thursday next, 29bb last _ sjSullook



NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENG ! CO. OF N.Z, LTD, Timabw IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 ftorei Rangitata, 260 acres Glaremont, 250 acres Waitobis, 200 aorea Waihao, 250 acres Kingsdown, 1000 acre* Otafo, 500 aorea Totara, And others of various aizee la South Canter bury Improved Farms for lease, with right o purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acres Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing Trms of various sizes on the Ralaoliffe and Levels Eitates, and two well Improved S tat ion p opertien r>f 7000 serfs each REMOVAL. REID <£GRAY. WE have pleasure in announcing that we have removed to Temporary Premises in BURNETT STREET (Adjoining the Ashburton Olnb) Where we shall carry on our business pending the erection of Our New Wabkhodsb & Showboom."* We are carrying a larger and more varied •took of Implements and Fittings, 11 Deering " Machinery, Twine, Oila, And All Farmers' Requisites, And shall be glad to see oar numerous friends st our Buknett 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 <fc GRAY, R. B. RESTELL, Manager. WANTED KNOWN. J. L. HIGGS HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Scrim &c, aho choice Paperhanginga. PRICES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a Speeiallt Don't forget. —— Coleman's Building, Tanored Street. ~g7jesson~ PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER! TTAVING takes a lease of one of the new shops in Davis's corner, j am now showing a large and varied stook of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery, Electroplate, Etc, suitable for Christmas and Wedding Pre sents at prices which defy competition. Note the Address—Davis' Corner. GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE ** DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. EVERY POLICY GUARANTEED BY THE STATE. Bird's-eye View of Growth of Office, FUNDS, 1878 .. £292,523. 1898 .. £2,861,534. At the present time the Funds amount to over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Present Annual Income, over £400,000. The leading London Insurance Journal, The Post Magazine and Insurance Monitor, says,—"The only institution of the kind at present in existence managing its affairs on commercial principles is the Life Assurance Department of the Colony of New Zealand. . . . Although the operations of the De partment are confined to a small colony, the figures reached are very large, exceeding those of the great majority of British cora panies. . . . Many of our companies at home might learn from it a useful lesson." J. H. mCHAKDSON, ■j] Commissioner. TO LET AT A LOW RENTAL SHOP and premises at the corner of the Triangle, fronting Cass Street and Wakanui Road, leading to the Posts Office and Railway Station T BULLOCK ___ OITACCdIJNTWTHE MORTGAGEES O"! 1 A PRICE required for Lot 254, cfeXJLv/ containing -J acre, fronting Cambridge Street, Hampatead, together with 4 roomed cottage, <3to, thereon. The property is well situated, land good, for garden purposes Full particulars furnished on application OD BULLOCK, ~ to let; AT A REDUCED RENTAL /COMMODIOUS Stables, Loose Boxes, \J and Loft overhead, originally occupied by M Hobbs, fronting the Racecourse ; and the square Dwelling Honse of 4 rooms and scullery, together with kboufc 4 acres of land: The whole to be let to a good tenant at the low rental of £35 per annum. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent -fobsalE RUILDING BITES. 3 QUARTER Acres all adjoining—Nos 1128,1129, and 1130, Cameron Street, on the upper side of the railway. There have been numerous enquiries for sentlons in the vicinity of there. To be sold on very easy terms of payment. Full partioukrs on application. __ ED. BULLOCK. FoR sale HO ACRES 38 PERCHES (\Q UO ACRES 38 PERCHES \J O FRONTING Ford's Road, and being R S 21603, 21618, and 23368 with cottage and other improvements For full particulars apply to T BULLOCK - FOR~BSEE~~~ " BUILDING SiteTTs follows :-T-.S 795 | acre Coz 1 Sfcreed East good land, 818 acre Aitken Street T BULLOOK A SHBURTON^ ~ ~" FOR SALE, TTALUABLE Tewn Seotion No 427, V containing i acre, Tanored Street, being the fifth section below Cass Street; good sits for « dwelling house, having a northern aspect t bullock. tinwTlTd" """ TO LET. SQUARE Dwelling House of four rooms, with small stable, fronting Archibald Street, near the Railway Station. (E BULLOOK Agent TINWALD. FOR SALE, /CENTRALLY situated opposite the KJ Railway Station, and adjoining the Hotel Property, Lot 42, containing % perches D.P 91, fronting Graham's Road, and adjoining; the Hotel Property, with Very easy terms of payment rt Apply to T BULLOOK



DID IT EYEB OCCUR TO YOU hat- ben bo called €* Juab as Good " substitutes are recommended by yon* Dealer the motive la for self gain, because of increased p'^fifc, SU BEWARE!! HONDAI-LANRA CEYLON TEA on a SEALED LEAD PACKET la yonr gold© and safeguard. Gold Medal Paris Exhibition awarded to Maharajah Brand No 1, in Commercial fen Class. Local Agents—MeasrH Shearman Broa , Cataon and Son's, Cooch and Co., Aehburton; inwald, MrGndaell; Methveo, Hibbsßroa.; Rakaia & Cherteey, Mesara Shannon Broi, ASK YOUR SHOE DEALER FOR EVERY f~/P . . ENCOTJBAGE PAIB / COLOHIAL GUABANTEED. B Q OTS &QHOES, NDCBTBI MANUFACTURED BY S. ANDEESON, TIMARU. J. SEALY & CO., ; 'IHE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBURTON. JCJ or\ ARE Bbill to the front, and are prepared to supply their many «O« Ou \uQ* Patrons with reliable SEEDS, of every de»oription,;THAl WILL GROW, at loweat market raceo. SEEDS FOR THE FARM, VEGETABLE! SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direct from the Growers and Manufacturers. Our Stocky of MEW SEASON'S HEEDS are from the Celebrated Firms,: James Carter & Co, London, and Peter Laweon & Son, Edinburgh, and they are of tbe beat quality obtainable. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LAKGE STOCKS of all Seaßonabls FRUITS always on hand, MELLOR'S ZE A LANDIA BOOT STORE r PHE ONLY up to date Boot Shop m Ashburton. For real good Value, Style, and Fltttog try the "ZEALANDI BOOTS Every pair guaranteed* Remember our Price Is the CHEAPEST, and oar Stock the LARGEST in Canterbury. If yon want good Yaltse for very little |Money, than be sure yon GO X) it/rC 1!" T OTi'^l ZBALANDIA BOOT STORE, j HANORED SDREFT, ASHBUPTDN NOTICE TO FARMERS. ! ace CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN kin QUANTITY Pleaae take yonr Samples to the Mill We can supply Oorasacks at cost price. GRISTING DONE ON FAEMEES ACCOUNT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND C 0.,) I D. WOOD, Manager 17th Marub, 1900, WALL PAPERS! WALLPAPERS', Xl^E HAVE just) opened Dp TWENTY BALES of the Choicest patterns and the best value ever introduced into this market, and invite inspection. PAINTING! PAINTING! PAINTING If yon require yonr {house painted, we| import genuine leads and oils only, and employ fir«t fclaße roen to execute our work, thereby ensuring satisfaction and durability. W. H. COLLINS & CO,. PAINTEKS, AND HOUSE DECORATORS, IRON MONGERS, Etc. AGENOD ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.



NICOLL BROS. icoll. E F Kicoix, L A Nicoix. Merchants & General Agents, BUYKBB OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. 4.GENTS FOR— Chriitoharoh Mnt Coi, Ltd Islington Fertiliser* i Little's Sheep Dip t Ooean, Accident and Guarantee Oefpoca tlon, Lttif United Insurance Co., Ltd, {Wre wad Marine.) ! GRAIN BOUGHT AND 80LD ON COM MISSION We shall be pleased to receive mpiM from farmers who.have parcels lor disposal. Station Books Kept and Aroint?* We have reoeived •ami "of True Mmlm. ranging from £100 t» £1000, to lend en Freehold Seonrltlet at 4£ tod 6 per eeafti FBlflT. We reoeive regular Consignments firm Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands Jtmi have in stock Applet, Pears, and Flttitb huod all the year round* SEEDS. We itook Clover*. Ryegrftss, Bape, and (Turnip Seed of reliable quality. THE OHBISTOHUROH MEAT 00, LIMITBD. ISLINGTON MANURES Especially prepared lor WHEAT, TDKNIPB, BJt?E and any other crop, and to writ any description of soiL Greatly a reaied production whemer used. Satisf otion given everywhere* Niooll Bbos. atore five varieties of th celebrated fertiliser. Prioe on applloatteti Allowance made fop quantities. Letters wiil receive prompt attention. NICOLL BROB, District Agent*. ASHBURTON PEBMANENT BUILDIKO AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. X OAN6 GRANTED FROM £25 and upwards, at current rates. Full Particulars on application. Office — Tsßcred Strreti Office Hcure—9,3o* m till 4pm I First Tuesday in Month-9 30 am till pm ; and 7 till 9 pm ALBERT ROBER M>'age _ NICHOLAS & PICKFOf 0 TTAVE Just Landed, ex s.a. Wafmatt, their firat shipment of SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDING Ladies' Croquet and Tennis Shtei. Geutiemen's Tennis, Bowling, an 4 Oricketiisg SHOES & BOOtS, In Canvas, Parramatta, Glace Kid Back Skin, and Kasiiaoj Call. The Beat Aisortment ever Shown in Ashburton. Inspection tnvitedt NICHOLAS & PICKFORO, BAST STREBT. Dalgety and Company, LIMITED. Head Office— \ 52 Lombard Street, London, E.C. } MERCHANTS. WOOL AND GRAIN i BROKERS. AUCTIONEERS AND VALUATORS. STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS. BRANCHES : Chrlstchnreh, Douedtn, and Nspter. AGENCIES: Timaro, Oamara, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire to Intimate to the Farming Community of South Canter bury that they hare opened a BRANCH OFFICE In TIMARU. D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LTD., are prepared to receive oonalgntMsite WOOL, TALLOW, A ALL KINDS OF PRODUCE For Local Sale or Shipment to the EUROPEAN AND AUSTRALIAN MARKETS. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES MADE on Favourable Terms on Growing C%m of Wool; also Tallow, Grain, Skin*, and other Produce, consigned for aai* ft* tfci London, Australian, and local markets; NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers' Accounts kept free of chtrgev and financed at lowest oarrent ratM o Interest. Stock Sales held ab the dlffereab aaie * yards throughout Canterbury. 1 Woolpaoks and other Station Requisite* always on hand. TIMARU OFFICE, STAFFORD STREET, Opposite Back of New Zealand.