Marriage at a Police Court.

The marHnge nf a would be "proseon trix," and th« threatened ••accused" took place at iha Water Police Court on Nov 1.3 under highly romantic circumstances. The happy pair—a German fireman and an eighteen year old girl—'kept oempany* several months ago. During this period the yonng g*rl found a watch chain, and failing to obtain an owner by gave ifi to her 'friend' on hie promising to honoiaoly complete the love affair by marrying bar. Thia much he consen ed i to do, and also nnderfcaok to buy a watch ; to go will the chain. The firenitio, hew ever, eeemed dleincHned to ke-p to hi& word, and the girl's parents becoming anxious. Rough t to jog his memory by having him charged wl'h stealing the chain in queston. At this etage in the romance the parties became the • prose ©atriac" and 'accused 1 in » pollcei cour affair, and were duly represented on each side. Mr Jarrett, the Government; interpreter, happened to be present, and assuming the role of an advising fJend sought to conviixce the German of his falthlefisnesp. "If yon don't marry the gSrl/' he said 'you'll be pat in gaol for thefe.' * Will I ? exclaimed the lenton, excib»dly. * £1 en I'll marry her.' Mr Isaacs, S. M-, fell in with the arrange* ment, aud within an hour or two the gift's parents, a parson, and the necessary witnesses (who happened to be the> ac onaefi'fl F=o!ic!t r, M> P. Bonrke, and Mr Beaumont, the deposition clerk) were clustered In the magistrate's room, agree* ably disposed towards marriage. The ceremony was solemnly proceeded with, and at Us conclusion the bride and bride' groom left for the Charge Court, where Mr Isaacs greeted the couple and annoanced that, the groom was 'discharged* The latter grimly thinkfd the magistrate, and the pair then went aw.>y -Sydney Telegraph

The New Hebrides

A settler in the New Hebrides group had a narrow escape of losing his life at the hands of the natives a little while back (writes the New Hebrides corres pondent of the Sydney Telegraph). It seems that one night he w&s called out to see a boy who was sick, but a natire woman in the house begged him not to go, as the boya meant mischief. Look ing out of an aperture, he saw that all the boys wera armed with axes, knives, etc, and he very discreetly waited for daylight before facing them. Oq Oct 23th great surprise was felt at the arrival of two French warships, L'Eure and Protet. The former is the French warship on the station, the latter is the newest addition to the French Pacific squadron, and is a magnificent lighting machine. " What is it all about. What has she come for," and 'You'll see by and by,' were the questions aud remarks made on the occasion of the visits of these warßhspe. It certainly eeema a strange thing that, when the English boat is called away from the station, the French boats should be making this tour. The wish has been expressed in the Noumea papers that half a dozen such boats were stationed in Noumea lgia case," Although the last two or three trips from here to Sydney have been with full holds, /there is no sign of any diminution in the quantity of cargo to be despatched. Harvests are fnqaenfc and good, and prices realised seemed to be enough to pay for necessaries, so it is to be hoped that the steady progress will continue:

The One Armed Pedestrian.

Mr 6. F. Schilling, the one armed pedestrian, who is on a wager-walking tour round the world, has arrived safely at Allahabad, in India, and writes to a friend in Ohriatchurch to announce the fact that he is "not dead as report ed." Schilling^has been experiencing what he terms "hard times" since leav ing New Zealand. Twice he has narrowly escaped death by drowning; he has been down with jungle fever in India, and had numerous narrow shaveß of waking a meal far a healthy tiger— as he alleges* In one place, through committing a breach of Hindoo native etiquette, he stood in danger of being dabbed to death, but in Bpite of all, talks hopefully of reaching Bombay, for which place he started overland, on foot from Calcutta, From hence he takes ship to China, and then has some eight thousand miles to walk to comp lete his engagement. Schilling states i that owiog to the South African war his time limit has been extended by six months. His next address will be the American Consulate, Hong Kong,

Bookkeeping by Machinery.

The latest improvement on the type writer is a machine which can be used to write in books

This is a most important improve ment, as the typewriter has hitherto been unavailable for one of the chief occupations in a business office. Thia machine is culled ' the book type writer '

The keyboard is similar in form to that of other ma chines, but the letters are arranged to strike underneath. Beneath the keyboard there is a large iron framework into which the book is placed. This cap be screwed up so that a book t f any size will be held firmly and kept flat

In spite of the different arrangement of this and tbe ordinary machines the keyboard can be lifted up and the writing looked at while the work is still going on. An essential differ' ence between thia machine and the Others is that the painting apparatus moves down the page instead of the sheet moving on a roller

The book typewriter is probably destined to play a great part in busi ness work in future. The old fashioned bookkeeper wearing his eyes oat mak insr copper plate fignres in hiß ledger will become a thing of the past. All thia work will be done by the new typewriter

When "all ordinary arithmetical cal* eulations and all bookkeeping are done by machine, which will aoon be the case two of the most laborious and disa* greeable of human occupotions will be done away with

The new machine is also nsefal In taking manifold copies, It makes fifteen clear copies at a time

1 ■■■———»^pw——^—^WH. I ' " " »'l-"i" .'"■ '■" Printed wad puhlishad by^ Aunuu» Jokit Ttbbeix-Baxtib, of Burnett u *tn»t mm* io<r «ne P'oprwtom, Bobibt Bkll dbd Hknbv Adam Maosay, at th»lr Prtotisf Offio*, Boraett Sbreab, Ashbirton, I WEDNESDAY, DECBMBBR 18, 190 C.

THE ASHBURTON GHJABDIAN : WEftNJSSMAt DECEMBER 12, 190 C



TO LET. DWELLING of Six Rooms, also stable, together with 2 Acres of land fronting Charles Street 1, Allenton, and sear the Woollen FhC'ory ; rental 7« 6rt per week. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent """"""I^OiTSALB ~" "TTALUABLE Building Allotments, situ* V ated at the corner of Caas and Moore Streets, and being part) of Town Sections 00 and 101 T BULLOCK, NEW ZEALAND INSURANCES COMPANY. ESTABLISHED ... ... 1859. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION irpHE Premier and Wealthiest Colonial X Company, Noted for Promptness and L berallty Paid-up Capital and Reserves, £400,000. Fire and Marine Risks, Also,— Risks on Growing Crops. Threshing Machine!!, etc, accepted »t lowest current rates E. W;« Hanmer, AGENT MRS JOHNSTON rnEACHER of the Pianoforte and Hinging. Havelock Street GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE *■* DEPARTMENT. Established 1870. EVERY POLICY GUARANTEED BY THK STATE. Bird's-eye View,of Growth of Office. FUNDS, 1878  £292,523. 1898 .. «2,86i,533. At the present time the Funds amount to over THREE MILLION POUNDS. Present Annual Income, over £400,000. TnE 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 ft small colony, the figures reached are very large, exceeding those of the great majority of British com panies. . . . Many of our companies at home might learn from it ■, useful lesson." J. H. BICHAEDSON, 2] Commissioner. S. H. GKAVES, SHAKEBROKER AND FINANCIAL AGENT, 185 HEREFORD STREET, CHRIST CHURCH & AT GREYMOUTH. O ELIABLE Infoimatlon on Dredgic t\i Stocks. Correspondence Invited. Codes : Bedford McNeill'e, Moretng and Neal's, A.B.C, Code (fourth Edition. MR F MAKEIG, Aihbnrton Representative Telegraphic Address : GRAVES Chrietohurch.l Greymouth—Brownlie, Greymoatb A, AiiFU ARCHITECT. ABOADI CHAMBERS ASHBURTON. TF yon want a NEW HOUSE, or Alter* tlonc, or' Newest) Style of Decorations, CONSULT MR ACER. I Call and Bee the NEW FIBROSE BLIND Imitation of Venetian, at half the price. rfIAKE yntu Repairs to the Jubilee Boot X Bhop ______ Old Harness Machine Belting, Etc, SEX with a Hammer. From all Iron mongers and Storekeepers. BIFURCATED RIVET CO., Ltd, London, England. . Full particulars from Harrison & Webb Auckland. (Cut) this oul and ahow your ronmonger,) 336 TO LET, Dwelling of five rooms with verandah and BoaiSery, centrally situated on the south side of Moore Street. Possession can be given after Thursday next, 29th inst T BULLOCK TO LET Small Cottage Id Tancred Street, near the English Church. Rental, 3a per week T BULLOOK, Agant x^/: R-.LIEYE FEVEH'SH HEAT, muz nis. co^ulsiohs, etc. Preserve a heajtiiy fitatc of tho consti tution during tho period of Teething* Tho words "JO H N S T F£!~ MA N , CrISf.I!ST, V/ALW33TH, SUISfIEY," Are enifravt:il on tin- (",<■<; r : ,u<r,it. Ki'tni> ctffiixel i# ,-,,h /',.-.'.■«. Kemptborne. Prosser and 00. Agent TAKE your Repairs to the Jubilee Boot Bhop. 9 20 - TINWALD ~* TO LET. O QUA RE Dwelling Houae of four rooms, O with small stable, fronting Archibald i Street, sear the Railway Station. I 1 BULLOCK * Agent |



A SPRAINBD ANKLE QUICKLY CUBED ' At one time I suffered from a severe ■pram of the ankle,' nays George E Gary, editor of the Guide, Washington, Va. 'After | using several well recommended medicines without success, I tried Chamberlain's Pam Balm, and am pleased to say that relief came as Booa as I began its use, and a oomplete cure speedily followed.' Sold by ABhburtoD FOB PKBPrviDg Pans Enamel, or Brass Jelly Glasses Mason Jars eto and Iron mODgery try EABDLIY Bbos; '



CHARMING SPRING NOVELTIES. : just opened; 50 CASES NEW GOODS. MEW MILLINERY,! FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBON, .fto. New Dren;Fabrics, Sergei, Costume Oloth; will" not shrink*"or ipotfcwlth rain. Novelties In Zephyrs, Prints, Fancy Fiquw, Spotted Muslins, Luities, plalnjfcjfignred* Special Value In Blaok Drew Goods of all kinds. Magnificent Assortment of Plain and Figured Silks, Mantles; Corset*, P D>nd O ( B, and also various other makes ; Laoe Curtains, Whine Counterpanes* Umbrella! and Sunshades, all prices. Up-to-date Millinery, very stylish. DRESSMAKING.—Ladies leaving their orders are getting ever? satisfaction in; fit and style* AILORING.—A thoroughly up to date Stock of[Buitlngs and Trouserfegi'in^Eragllsfa, Scotch, Irieh, and Colonial Tweeds. Satisfaction Goabanibbd.; 10 Oases .of LINOLEUM and CARPETS just opened. ANDBEW 0 E R . BELFAST AND PAIKFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST f^OR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER CROP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad 3 for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFACTION GIVEN EVERYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN XOwt, or|2|Cwt. SACKS Orders received by FHIiUOI^VYIVDICKt BROS,, XAmtte&.» DAVID THOMAS, OR •^W-JS W.SR. FARMERS CO-OPERATIVE J% SJSOCIATION Of CAMTEBBCJR.Y, Limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PROPUOB EXPORT COMPANY. LIMITED. 880 g. WAYMOPT Beor»t»ry. LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. JUBT ARRIVED PER «S.B RANGATIRA,'AT T. 11. UNDRILL & CO.'S. ____ *jf)* 1,, ■ LINOLEUM. LINOLEUM. NEW & CHOICE DESIGNS AND COLOURS. LINOLEUMS AND OILCLOTHS. The Largest Stocks to Choose from, at Prices to eoit all, at T. H. UN DRILL & 00/8. Also, Some Remnants at greatly reduced prices : also, a Large Assortment of Oilcloth for Dados. BEDSTEADS. BEDSTEADS. We have juit opened another Large Shipment of Brass and Iron Bedsteads in the latest designs, direct from the Best Manufacturers in Birmingham, which enable* as to give you the best possible value. BEDDING & FURNITURE of all kinds.made on the premises from the best material. We invite all to inspect our Stocks. No one pressed to buy* T. H. UNdSiLL & CQ., CABINETMAKER UPHOLSTERERS, PICTURE FRAMERS & UNDERTAKERS, TANORIx) STREET, Next Building Society! Office WILLIAM PATCHING, EAST k BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON, SADDLEK & HARNESS MAKER. Tl/r V C3MPETENT STAFF cow incladea FIRST CLASS I COLLAR AND SADDLE MAKERS. Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed. Repairs Executed Promptly and at Moderate Rates noßjesgay tobacco. THE MATCHLESS BICYCLE* The Lafceßt and Beet rT .. OI , TDV üb^TT l ... OTARDLEY BEOS have been appointed iur. nn f on f n « A^ v*« -*--*- as Agent for this firit quality Mamifactured by ENGLIBH BICYCLE H * O Williams & Co f \ Rich** wad, V A The Manufacturers, Messes] Always k \ ' Onions, of Birmingham, hold contracts for [ supplying Bicycles to the British Army, and : OSBORN COOMBE to the Postil and Telegraph Dep*ftmenl. «f ! PIANO TUNER & EXPERT G™-* Britain. : (Late of London), THE MATCHLESS has been in use right XTIBITSi A.hburtonand surrounding dis- SZ$& V fcrlotsevery four months, vw-Mareh, Department for use during the W*rl July, and November. ■■ ** ORDERS may be left at the IHB MAS?K I ffI& LAB3J A COMMERCIAL HOTEL, or with MR i-unf-IIMB LLEWJSLLYN QWEN afc his Maslo issrmmat TmrT-wm 3tndio. Arcade Chambers. Ashbnrton, iNemmOMimiED LLEWELLY|I M OWENi kERNARD & wirii; City Pork Shop, Hafillbk Street, OBBTIFTOATED TEAOHER. —. -— TTAVE Just opened New Business 1b the LOCAL Representative of the London fl, Pork Line. Banali Roods of all College of Muslo, and ef the Masioa descriptions always on hand. The puhlio International OUege. art iMPlalh invited to oalf^nd Ins-pot Pork Sauaages, (fresh. DaUfHttTsh bnyers PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, VIOLIN, MAR ©* dary fed Pork. DOLINE, SUIGING. HARMONY de'sWorm Figs are rnoab effective and AND COUNTBRPOINTe no<) unpleasant; children thrive after taking fcracke Wew Vnwi them PriM *• a



FOE BALE, i (CHEAP. f\ OODWILL of Lease (Perpetual) of 640 Aorea first olaiss Sheep Country well fenced and watered, with good boose of rooms. Stock can be taken over at valua* B. W. HANMEE. Itf rf ASK FOR /2 v NelsoU CHAMPION BLEND :# other prices: & I tNO CHINA TEA USED BY US. THE NEW ZEALAND FARMERS CO OPERATIVE ASSOCIATION OF CANTERBURY, Ltd. Offices, Warehouses, and Grain Stores : West Street, Ashburton. EVERY Description of Farmers Requisites at lowest rates. Groceries, Hardware i Saddlery, Oornsaoks, Woolpacks, Twine, Oils, Tinware, Horse Covers, Eto. Etc. GRAIN SOLD ON COMMISSION. Having reliable information from our Agents in other parts of the Colonies, we arc in a position to obtain highest possible prlcei for all grain placed in our hands for disposal. Shareholders should be particularly care ful to enquire from us and inspeot our goodi before ordering elsewhere. TF GIBSON, Manager. NATIONAL MORTGAGE & AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTB f J TIMARU IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALI. 530 acres Rangifcata, 250 aores Claramont, 250 aores Waitotis, 200 aorea Waihao, 250 aores Kingedown, 1000 acre? Otafo, 500 acres 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 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grsziof Trms of various sizes on the Rainoliffe anc Levels Estates, and two well improved Station p opertien nf 7000 acres each NOTICE. Kennedy & Muir BEG to Notify the Farmers and Horse Owners in the Ashburton County thai they have TAKEN OVER Rhid & Gbay's Ashburton Branch of JOBBING & ENGI NEERING, and are prepared to carry or all olaises of work fts usual; and also intend to extend the Business by adding HORSE-SHOEING, COACH BUILDING, & GENERAL WHEELWRIGHTING 1 Both haviog been employed by Reid it Gray for many years, and having large experience as Horse Shoers, Implement Makers, and Coach Builders, all work en'rusted to their care will be executed with despatch and at moderate prices. 10 H. Matson & Co,. Stock Brokers & Auptioneers, CHRISTCHURCH. To farmers, Stock Owners anrl Pnblic generally of the Ashbnrton County. Gentlemen,— WK beg to Intimate that, if at an time yon have business to transact In Ohrlstchnrch, we shall be glad to act on your behalf. In the event of your sending sheep or cattle to oar Addlngton or other markets for sale, by pabile auction or privately we know that yon will not regret chooatng onr firm as your salesmen. We have frequent orders fron London and elsewhere for Freten Meat, and are In a position to buy parcels in the Works. If yon prefer to sell your frozen meat in the colony, rather than shipping it to London, please communicate with us, stating prices, numbers and grades. If you desire to aell your property, we shall be glad to receive particulars as to the acreage, locality and price, and we will then Insert in th« nezb issue of our QUARTEBIY LAKD & PBOrERTY RKSXSTBB these particulars, free of cost to yon ; at the same time, we allow yon a free hand to dispose of your property privately, or through other Agents' hands, we only claiming commission when a sale has been effected through our Instrumentality. We have numerous enquiries from all parts of the colony, onr connections being large and extensive. We invite yonr 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 occasion may require.—lhaaking you In antlcipa tion, we are, Yours faithfuil-, H. MATSON & 00. 164,'Cashel Street, Christchutch ~~~~RB.A. T.U.B/ QHEEP Shear*. Turkey Stoneß, Oil, &c, 0 at lowest current Rates. Stencil Plates of any brand made to order at HARDLEY BROS, 1 • East Street Q. JESSON, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER TTAVING takes a lease of one of the new shops in Da vis's oorner, I am now showing a large and varied stock of Watches, Olooks, and Jewellery, Electro-plate, Etc, suitable for .Christmas and Wedding Pre sents at prices which defy competition. Note the Address—Davis 1 Corner. tS. McBRIDE, Monumental Sculptor, 60 Stßfford St, Timer tk LWAYS in Stook—A first xjL !o!ass selection of Marble and Granite Monuments, Designs and Estimates for warded on application. Le ter Cutting in any style



DID IT EVER OCCUR TO YOU haf- hen bo called " Juafc as Good " substitutes are recommended by your 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 aud safeguard. Gold Medal Paris Exhibition awarded to Maharajah Brand No 1, in Commercial lea Class. ; Local Agents—Meserß Shearman Brcs , Canon and Son's, Cooch and Co., Aahbnrton; I tnwald, Mr Gadeell; Methven, Bibbs Bros,; Rakaia & Ohetteej, Meisri Shaooon Broi. ASK YOUR SHOE DEALER FOR EVERY f~rf - a ENOOUBAGE PAIB / COLONIAL .aTO" u™D BOOTS & SHOES, »"•" MANUFACTURED BY S. ANDERSON, TIMARU. J. SEALY & CO., THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBURTON. JQ £L C^ r\ &R® "fcill to the front, and are prepared to enpply their many •O« \Xj \J\Jm Patrons with reliable SEEDS, of every deaoriptlon,"THAT WILL GROW, at lowest) market ratei. SEEDS FOR THE FARM. VEGETABLE SEEDS, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direcb from the Growers and Manufacturers! Our Stocky of NEW SEASON'S SEEDS are from the Celebrated Firms, James Carter & Co, London, and Peter Lawion & Son, Edinburgh, and they are of the belt quality obtainable. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. LARGE BTOOKS of all Seasonable FRUITS alwayw on hand. MELLO R'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE I IwT 111 I I'll •^^£^mJ*^^ \J I Ie I I M Vr--^ I *■ 1l)*^. If N \ \ -^K*\%r-- .■..-.... . rTHE ONLY up to date Boofc Shop fn Ashkrton, For real good Value, Style, and Fitting try the ''ZEALANDI BOOTS Every pair goarenbeed* Remember oar Price is the CHEAPEST, and oar Stock the LARGEST in Canterbury. If you want good Value for rery little {Money, than be care yon goto Ty/TC^T T OTl'^ zealandia boot store, T?ANORED 07REFT, ftSHBIJWTDN NOTICE TO FARMEUS. ace CAS.H BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT IN AN£ QUANTITY Please take your Samples to the Mill We can supply Oornsacks at cost price, GRISTING DONE ON FARMERS ACCOUNT. CANTERBURY ROLLER FLOUR MILLS. (ROLLITT AND 00.,) D. WOOD, Manager 17th Marah, 1900. WALL PAPERS! WALL PAPERS! TJiJTE HAVE just opened up TWENTY BALES of the Choicest) patterns and ths best value ever introduced into this market, and invite inspection. PAINTING! PAINTING! PAINTING If you require your house painted, we import genuine leads and oils only, and employ first'class men to execute our work, thereby ensuring satisfaction and durability. W. H. COLLINS & CO,. PAINTER^, AND HOUSE DECORATORS, IRON MONGERS, Etc. AGENT ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY.



NIOOLLBBOa Niooll. £ F tficoix, L A Niooix, Merchants & General Agents, BUYBEB OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. &.GENTS FOR— Christohurcb Meat Coj, Ltd Islington Fertilisers Little's Sheep Dip Oceftn, Accident and Guarantee Gerpora* Hob, Ltd) United Insurance Co., Ltd. (Fir* aaA ' Marine.) GRAIN BOQGHT AND SOLD OK COM MISSION We shall be pleased to receive Hsphi from farmers who.have parcels for dispMtl. Station Boots Kxra and Axmntn, We have received sums of Trait Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend •* . Freehold Seoaritiee at «i and 5 per cent,. r F E TJI T. We reoelve regaliir Genilgnmenti from Auckland, Bydney, and the Island* have in stock Apples, Peart, and FralfcUl , season »U the year round. SEEDS. Wo stock Clovers, Ryegraes, Bape, Md Tornip Seed of reliable quality. THE OHRISTCHURCH MEAT 00, LIMITBD. ISLINGTON MANUBES Especially prepared for WHEAT, TOKNIPB, BAPE and any other crop, and to suit any description of soil Greatly reased production wherevef mcd. Satisfnotion given everywhere* Nicoll Bkos. store five varieties of th celebrated fertiliser. Price on application Allowance made for quantities. Letterß will receive prompt attention. I NICOLL BROS, District Agent*. ABHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. T OANB GRANTED FROM d 625 and upwards, at current rates. Full Particulars on application. " --it. Office —Tancred Btreett Office Hours— 9.30 a m till 4pm Firs it Tuesday in Month—9,3o tm till p m ; and 7 till 9pm ALBERT ROBER m Ma age NICHOLAS & PICKFOFU TTAVE Just Landed, ex e.s/ Waimate, their first shipment of SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDING Ladiea' Croquet sod Tennis Shoes. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, (and Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Parramatta, Glace Kid Back Skin, and KuwianHCalf, The Beat Aeeortmentjever Bbown }'• fAshbnrton. Inspection Invited. NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, BAST STREET. Dalgety and Company, LIMITED. Head Office— 52 Lombard Street, London, E.O. MERCHANTS, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS. AUCTIONEERS AND VALUATORS, STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS.?^ BRANCHES : Chrlntchurch, Danedln, and Napfer, AGENCIES: Timara, Oamara, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT. D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire to Intimate to the Farming Community of Sooth Canter bury that they have opened a BRANCH OFFICE in TIMARU, D ALGETY AND COMPANY, LTD., are prepared to receive consignments WOOL, TALLOW, A ALL KINDS Olf 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, SJtinß, and other Produce, consigned for sate 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 sale yards throughout Canterbury; Woolpaeks and other Station Reqoidtea always on hand. TI MA R IT~O fFI 08, STAFFORD STREET, Opposite Bank of New Zealand. I 173