My Lady's Satchel.

By T.K,

Appropriate to the season are these BOtes taken down by my Lady : — Aunt Tib's Reminders for Christmas — Remember any overlooked, out-of the-way people, bed-ridden grannies, and old folks in their second childhood. ■ It is wonderful how much pleasure they are capable of feeling, when younger people pay them a little extra* attention, and the very name of Christmas revives them ; if you will deny yourself a little leiauie time and spend it with one of th*m, you will hear curious stories of old fashi ned Christmases in the dear old country, which you will find very amusing. B<> kind to the odd people you may hap pen to know ; invite them to your picnics and house-parties j try to bring them into contact with kindly hearts ; <Wfc help to push them further out of the way than they were last Christ mas. Aunt Tib »3ked me casually the other day, 'What have you to do this Christmas T It is her pet conundrum for thn season j I answered according to knowledge previously ' obtained, • Forgive somebody \ You must forgive everybody !' ' But really Aunty, a complete list, of all my enemies doesn t include everybody.' '■■ «Ob, you know very well, Miss, what, I mean. You roust not leave anyone, who has offended you, un forgiven. We must forgive as we hope to bo forgiven, for the sake of One whose birthday we keep at Chnst mastide. 3 , • And how about those Ive ofiendecl, Aonty ; I can think of several ; they ought to consider their duty and forgive me,' , . ... • Tut ! You've no business with their duty, if you've been a naughty girl and wilfully offended anyone, you must go and apologise and ask for giveness, and if you've done so unintentionally, make a point of seeing that person, and in a bright, friendly way, tell them you are sorry you have bean the cause of any annoyance; you have been misunderstood or misrepre sented, and so «be friends again. I am an o'd woman, and I have never Been thin plan fail. Yes, my dear, remember this Christmas to forgive. Remember to make Borne distinct offering to the poor, or for their benefit, as a -thank-offering to almighty God for his goodness to you, especially this Jubilee year when we are calling to remembrance all the benefits we have reaped in our adopted country. God bless it. Remember all the little folks, who are expecting Christmas boxes, though they are trying hard not to do any Buch thing, because they fear it savours of greediness. Be content to give them trifles if you cannot afford any thing better, but let 'the trifles be genuine. Our shops and stores make great display of • beautiful goods suit able for present?,' which means articles showily got up to look about six times their real value. Paper preparations, admirably resembling morocco, kid, and even China, cotton, counterfeiting silk, • plated goods,' better than • solid silver' • these certainly have the charm of cheapness, and there is no reason why cheap things should not be pretty, but do not be mean in your gifts, for then you are mean indeed ; trans posing a verse oi Longfellow's we may say : — " If H mv gifts I can faithless be, Th«?to ciiu 1)3 no gold in the heart of me." Be genuine in little things, A gift that you have made yourself, though lesß costly, is often more prized because it expresses our thankfulness and painß« taking for another. And whatever you give away, be sure and keep your temper Remember to learn a Christmas carol by heart to sing yourself, if only to yourself encourage all, who strive to preserve the pleasing and touching custom of singing carols

Remember to be as agreeable as you can be, and that is very agreeab'e, to all your relations, even to those aunts and uncles, who have no nice places to visit in the holidays,' and to their chil dren Don't say when mother is sum ming up, ! wno are to come ' • Well don't ask Aunt Ann«, I won't ask Aunt Anna and those awful children, if you ask them mother, I'll spend my Oiiristmas away from home !'for really you dou't know bow much nicer Aunfc Anna is this Christmas than last and the children have improved mar vellously during the year. Don't mak© things difficult for your mother, by opposing her choice of visitors Be nice yourself and so you will help to make others nicer than they have been before

Remember how to make a rich plum-pudding suitable for the rich to make and give away to the poor

Christmas pudding—l|lba raisins, lib currants, £lb mixed peel, fib stale bread crumbs," Jib beef suet, 8 eggs, Stone and cut raisins in half, do not chop them, mince suet very fine, crumble bread very fine, beat eggs well, mix dry ingredients, stir well put into a mould or basin, tie down with buttered cloth. Boil five or six hours.

Very edible Christmas pudding suit able for the poor to make and share with the poor—if the rich forget them, lib flour, \Vo bread crumbs, f beef suit, -|:b brown'sugar, -|lb stoned raisinsj |tb currants, }'b sultanas, % z candied peel, teappoonfui mixel spice and ground ginger. Put these into a basin, mix well, then break over 3 or 4 eggs, add 2 tabiespoensful of treacle, and half a tea-cup of warm milk, stir well s boil five or six hours, serve with almond sauce, made in following manner. Place an old jug in a saucepan of cold water put a pint of sweet milk into a jug, put^ 2 laurel or peach leaves bruised, mix milk when the water boils in saucepan, add one or two well beaten eggs to the milk, stir till thickness of good cream, remove leaves, ponr over pudding. Remember to write long letters to ab sent friends and relations, to your old father and mother in the home countries eend them a rememberance if possible. Bemember to make 1901 a better ye«r than 1900. Remember to praise God from whom ail blessings flow.

THE AHrURTOS &UABi)tAH i SA^UBDAY, DECMMBEK 22, 1000

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WANTED Known—That our Oilcloths and Linoleumr are bought direct from the British Mills, and stand unrivalled for variety and value;-—Mitchell and Turner ~ANTED KNOWN—That J. Moisox has received a large stock of fashion able Summer Bootn and Shoes of the best material, also about) to arrive new stock of the latest French Goods, and invites the Public for inspection, J. M. being the only reliable and practical Bootmaker is the town, this gives him superiority and facility to know the best value and qualityl Repairs carried on just the same, in the cheapest, neatest, and moit fashionable style. Beet leathers used, and workmanship by the best of tradesmen, at Thb Hall, East Street, A'hburbon. __. __^ M~~~RSALCORN lelnc^B¥o^ingl)eautif ul assortment of new Millinery new Mantlee, new Dreae Goods, new Silks etc, in the enlarged premises, Ladies and Children's Piaafore?, Aprons, and Uaderolothing in stnckand made to order. *~Wade'a~Worm Figs, the wonderful Worm Worriers, never fail for adults or children Vim i«



New Zealand's athletes at the front In cricket, f otball or the hunt He shines in any sport or game, Hia prowess has a world wide fame. But training has its usual ills, As over heat that causeschil's Then don't delay, but health secure By taking Woods' Greab Peppermint Com



Cured Her When a Little Girl. Cured Her Again When a Mother. Takes Out Ail Disease from the Blood; Gives Strength; A Splendid Tonic; An Indispensable Household Medicine Ayer's Sarsaparilla "I first used Dr. Ayer's Sarsaparilla when a little girl for debility and poor ness of the blood. It strengthened me greatly, built me right up, and made me I v.-ell and strong. After a recent attack of typhoid fever I found myself very weak an:l a^ain I thought of this wonderful strengthening medicine. So I began its use, and with great and lasting benefit. All my robust health is back again, thanks to Ayer's Sarsaparilla. It is a splendid tonic, purifies the blood, makes it rich, and is an indispensable household medicine." This is a practical experience which Mrs. 11. A. Steinberg, of Nelson St., East Adelaide, Ho. Australia, has had with Dr. Ayer's Sarsaparilla. With this she sends a photograph of herself and child, which we reproduce above with her permission. Indeed, Ayer's Sarsaparilla is "The World's Greatest Family Medicine." Perhaps Mrs. Steinberg describes your condition, also. Perhaps your blood is thin, making you pale and weak; perhaps you are depressed, discouraged. Then there is a remedy that will build you up, made you strong and vigorous again. And it is a wonderful medicine for the children, too ; giving them good flesh, rich blood, and steady nerves. AVER'S Sarsaparilla ,3 Takes Out All Impurities from the Blood. • _ > AVER'S PILLS are gentle, safe, thorough. ASK YOUR SHOE DEALER FOR EVERY f^~/P . . ENCOURAGE PAIR / COLONIAL guaba™ BOOTS & SHOES, NDD SI" j MANUFACTURED BY S. ANDERSON, TIMARU. J. SEALY & CO., THE OLDEST ESTABLISHED SEED FIRM IN ASHBURTON. Jn O (~\ ARK still to the front, and are prepared to supply their many *O« (XJ \j(j* Patrons wi h reliable BK-EDS, of every description, THAT WILL GROW, at lowpb*. market races. SEEDS FOR THB FARM, VEGETABLE SEEDh, FLOWER SEEDS, & GARDEN REQUISITES of every description, Direct from the Growers and Manukactdbbbs. Our Stocks of KEW SEASON'S REEDS are frnm the Celebrated Firms,* James Cartes & Co, London, and Pkteb Laweon & Son, Edinburgh, and bhey are of the best quality obtainable. FRUIT. FRUIT. FRUIT. ! LABOF, STOCKS of all Seasonable FRUITS always on hand, MELLOR'S ZE A LANDIA BOOT STORE II I 111 I ill Jj*^*^ <^t^w HHHE ONLY up to date Boot Shop fn ABhburton. For real good Value, Style, and Fitting try the «'ZEALAKDI BOOTS Every pair guaranteed- Remember our Price Is the CHEAPEST, and onr Stock the LARGEST in Canterbury. If you want good Value for very little than be sare yon goto IV/TCnT T OT?'^ zealandia boot store, TANORFT> fPRFFT, ftSHBTJWTDN



THE HOUSEWIFE'S FRIEND. fTIHK RAPID LIGHTNING GLOSS is pronounced by the Aahburton Public to be the only reliable SHIRT GLOSS in AehburtonJ A Trial will convince you of the difference in quality from all others in the market. Sold by all the leading Grocera In Ashbnrton \ T3UY your holiday~boota arid show afcT) I) Stook's Cash Boob Store ; a large aisortment to choose from. "\T7 ANTED KNOWN.—Finest roller V\ flour 2001b bag 14a~1001b bag 7« 6d 501b 3s lOd 251b 2a or 81b le—Bran 3b 3d bag Sharps 5s 3d Rock-Salt 5a 6d at Fletcher Bro« Cash Supply Stores Hie Smoke New Vwui



G. JESSON, 1 PRACTICAL WATCHMAKteK AND JKWELLERj TTAVING takes a lease of one of th» new shops In Davis's corner, I am now showing a large and varied stock of Watohes, Clocks, and Jewellery, Eleotro.plate, Etc. suitable for Christmas and Wedding Pre sents at prices which defy competition. Note the Address—Davis' Corner, NEW~ZBALAND INfeUBANCE 5 COMPANY. ESTABLISHED 1859. CAPITAL—ONE MILLION rfIHE 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 at lowest current rates E. W. Hanmer, AGENT MEDDINS, THE PEOPLE'S IRONMONGEB. J HAVE JUST LANDED BRASS PRESERVING PANS, ENAMELLED PRESERVING PANS, Al in Quality and Cheap. harvesting tools&matebi als. ]Ehy Forks, Hay Rakes, Scythe Blades and Handles, Fork Handle*, Reap Hooks, Reaper Sections, Machine Oils, &c. CARPENTERS' TOOLS. Now Landing—AH Kinds of Tools suitable for Carpenters and Farmers. A special line of Disaton's Saws at reduced prices. You are invited to call and inspect. 5 " RANGES & REGISTER GRATES. Agent for Shacklock's, Scott's, Babk ingham's and Stobkier's Ranges. Register Grates and Mantelpieces reduced in price. LAWN MOWERS. A few left, to be sold cheap to clear, including :—' New Easy,' 'Pastime,' Orescent,' « F & N,' and ♦ Philadelphia.' Address— Burnett Street, opposite Arcade. "- fok^alb7~ 1 Wood's Side Delivery,equal to new, price £16 10s F. FttBRIMAN. FOE BALE, 1 Grain and Manure Brill P. FE PRIM AN. FOX SALK. OK TvTSsflT THE Bungalow recently vacated by Mrs Kicsmant containing seven rooms tnd offices, and situated facing the Domain at the junction of North East Town Belt and West Street. The above should prove a desirable Property both as an investment for capital and a comfortable hon>e. F. FEKIIMAN. 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 kept Within quarter of a mile of Town Belt, The owner is leaving the distrct. reasonable terms can be arranged. Apply F. FEKEIMAN LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, Ashburton NEW GOODS. J. V. DE BEEB, WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER "F8 now Bhowiog the largest) and bent assorted stock of choice Gold and Silver Jewellery Specially Selected Fob CHEISTMAS. Jonsiating of NEW GOODS to suit tbb coming Season, inspection is invited, no nly of the display In the Window, bub of the hrge annortment of Jewellery ko. In the Show Cases within, the Window accommo dation being very limited. WATCHES for the Boys, IQfl, (Good Timekeepers) SILVER, B. P. WARE, CLOCKS, Ac. New Stock for the Season Repairs Cheap and Prompt as uinal. J. V. DE BEER WATCHMAKER JEWELLER, Ashbnrton' ■: r —______ You can depend on ridding your children J «f wortni with Wade's Worm Figs, thai wonderful Worm Wornsrs; Is I



NATIONAL MORTGAGE k AGENCY CO. OF N.Z, LTD, TIMAKU IMPROVED FARMS FOR SALE. 530 aores Rangitata, 250 acres Olaremont, 250 aores Waitotis, 200 acres Waihao, 250 acres Kingstown, 1000 aoref Ota'o, 500 aores Totara, And othen of Tarious sizer in Booth Canter* bury Improved Farms for leaee, with right o purchase 1170 acres Fairlie, 505 acre* Totara, and 265 acres Totara Also unimproved agricultural and grazing Trims of various sizes on the Rainoliffe and Levels Estates, and two well improved Station p operJifn nt 70CO amu rach NICHOLAS & PICKFQRD TTAVE Just Landed, ex «.s. Waimate, their first ahipmenb of SUMMER GOODS, INCLUDING Ladiei' Oroqttet [and Tennis Shoes. Gentlemen's Tennis, Bowling, and Cricketing SHOES & BOOTS, In Canvas, Parramatta, Glace Kid Back Skin, and Russian^ Calf. The Beat Assortment ever Shown i» Ashhurton. Inspection Invited* NICHOLAS & PICKFORD, EAST STREET. 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. Trm leading London Insurance Journal, The Post Magazine and Insurance Monitor, ga y ßi _j<The only institution of tbo 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 com panies. . . . Many of our companies at home might learn from it a useful lesson." J. H. BJCHAKDSON, $] Commissioner. REMOVAL, REID &~GRAY. WE hare pleasure in announcing that we have removed to Temporary Premises in BURNETE STREET (Adjoining the Ashbnrton Club) Where we shall carry to our business pending the erection of Oue Naw Warehouse & Showboom. We are carrying a larger and more varied •took of Implements and Fittings, "Deering" Machinery, Twine, Oils, And All Farmers' Requisites, And shall be glad to sea oar numerous fri«nds at our Burnett Street Premises. We have disposed of our Jobbing Depart* tnent to Msssrs Kennedy and Muir, whom we can confidently recommend as up to date tradesmen! REID & GRAY, R. B. RESTELL, Manager. HARDLEY BROS GAS AND SANITARY ENGINEERS. 2 JO 53 00 M 5 SS 25 W §-h 9 g dao « g 6sg - I h to 2 fe J M P W D -a « 2 a fTIHE Trade Supplies always in Stock. Large quantity of Tubes and Fittings,; BATHS, TANKS, SINKB, BASINS, Et Estimates given. HABDLEY BEOS-, East Street, Ashburfcon WANTED KNOWN? J. L. HIGGB HAS Paints, Oils, Turps, Glass, Sori &c, also choice Paperhangingfl. PRICSES LOW. High Class Decorative Work a Specia Don't forget. —— I ColemAK'b BpiLDiwo t TancredStreet. OSBOBN COOMBE PIANO TUNER A EXPERT (Late of London), VISITS Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts every four months, viz—March, July, and November. ORDERS may be loft at the COMMERCIAL HOTEL, or with MR LLEWELLYN OWEN at> his Muslo Studio, Aroada Chambers. Ashburton. Old Harness Machine Belting Etc* SET with a Hammer. From, all Iron mongers and Storekeeper*. BIFURCATED RlpT CO., Ltd., London, England. Fall particulars from Harrison & Webb Auckland. (Cut this out aod show you ronmonger.) 336 " """"FOB SAL@, " 1 Wood's Reaper and Binder that hfts only done 1 year's work - F. FERRIMAN.



CHARMING SPRING NOVELTIES. JUST OPENED: 50 CASES NEW GOODS. MEW MILLINERY, FLOWERS, FEATHERS, RIBBON, to. New Drets~Fabrlcs, Serges, Costume Cloth; will; not shrlnk>r »potj>lth rain. Noteltlei in Zephyrs, Print*, Fancy Piqota, Spotted Muslins, Lustiea, plaln'fcifiguredt Special Vales Id Black Dren Gooda ol all kinda. Magnificent Assortment of Plain and Fignred Silka, Manilas • Coraete, P D'and OJB, and also various other makes ; Laoe Curbaim, White Counterpanes* Umbrallaa and Sanihades, all prices. Up-to-date Millinery, very atyliih. DRKBBMAKING.—Ladies leaving their orders are getting tverv satisfaotion in|fib and atyle. 1 AILORING.--A thoroughly up to date Stock of Suitings andlTroaaaringt in Engliab, Scotch, Irish, and Colonial Tweeds, Satisfaction Guarantied. 10. Cases [of LINOLEUM and OARFETS just opened. ANDREW ORB. BELFAST AND FAIRFIELD FREEZING WORKS MANURES, ARE THE BEST "PIOR TURNIP, RAPE WHEAT, AND ANY OTHER C#OP. SPECIAL MANURE can be mad? for any kind of Soil, or description of crop. SATISFAOTION GIVEN iv&RYWHERE LAST SEASON. MANURE CAN BE SUPPLIED IN 1 Owt. or 2 C*t. SACKS Orderi received b/ fTItIEOLAiNrHSre BROH., Llmlte* 1., JDAVII> THOMAS, OR 17M.1D JN.2.. FARMERS CO-t.#j^lti«ATL'l YE A HWOCIATION OF CAINTKRBUBY, limited., CANTERBURY FROZEN MEAT AND DAIRY PROPUOE EXPORT COMPANY, LIMITED. 8 80 g. WAYMOU Beor-tary. HAY FORKS. HAY FORKS iiimi y v | TO FARMERS.- TITE HAVE JUST OPENEDUP A SHIPMENT 01 FORnS, RAKBS, SCYTHES, &HAJKPEMNG STONES, HARVEST GLOVES, Etc. All of the very latest patterns from the beat makers and specially selected for the coming harvest. ALSO,— TWO OASIB of BRITISH SILVER PLATEWARE OIVK OASE of ENGLISH WATCHES TWO OABES OF SHEFFIELD OITTLERY ALL SUITABLE FOR XMaS AND WEDDING PRESENTS The public are invited to walk ia and inspeob oar magnificent stocks wifhomt being pressed to bay. Ihe above goods are of good quality, chaste designs, and unequalled for value, and will last a life time. English Lever Watches at ' one guinea.' The bent valae ever offered. "Oarnats' at ten shilling*. Correct time keepers. W. H. COLLINS & CO,. IRONMONGERS, PAINTERS, TIMBER & GOAL MERCHANTS. AGENT ROYAL INSURANCE COMPANY. WOOL SEASON 1900-1901 WE SHALL BE REPRESENTED at the Ohristchuroh and Timarn fixture*, an* .have made satisfactory arrangements for disposing of CLIPS privately dshburbon. Consignments will be received at our Asnburton or Tinwald stores, and [sent on to 'ither Ohriatoharch or Tlmaru, free of all charges, except railage; Client* who wish to sand their Wool direct from their nearest railway station Will ease consign ab follows :— If intended for aale at Ashburton—Friedlander Bros 1, Ltd Siding, Asbburtoa If intended for fale at Chrlstcliuroh—Brown and Son's Siding, Addington If intended for sale or shipment at (Eimaru—Mill & Co's Siding, Timaru If intended for shipment>t Lyttelton—N.Z|BblpplDg'Co's.Dumping' Shed, Lyttelton WOOLPAOKS, TWINE BRANDING OIL, and ,all other Shearing Requisites at lowest rates. <aaaWßßMam v Q A <mmmbb«b Oar Next Sale will take place at Timtra oa THUBSIAt, JANDABY 3, 1900 IRIEDLANDER BROS., LTD.



TO LET, AT A. REDUCED BENTAL /"IOMMODIOUS Sublet, Loom Boxes, Vj and Loft overhead, originally ooonpied by M Hobbt, from ing ths Racecourse j and the sqnare Dwelling House of 4 room! and scullery, together with hboot 4 acres of lands The whole to be let to a good tenant at the low rental of £35 peijanoutn. Apply to T BULLOCK, Agent H. Mat son & Co.. Ftock Brokers <fc Auctioneers, CHRIBTOHURCH. To farmers, Stock Owners and FabHo generally of the Athburtcn County. Gentlemen,— WK beg to Intimate that, if at an time you have business to transact in Christchnrch, we shall be glad to act on your lehalf. In the event of your Bending sheep or cattle to oar Addlogton or other markets for tale, by public auction of privately we know that yon will not regret choosing our firm m yoor salesmen. We have frequent orders from London and elsewhere for Frown Meat, and an In a position to bay parcels In the Works. If you prefer to sell your frozen meat In the colony, rather than shipping It to London, pleaße communicate with as, stating prices, numbers and grades. If you desire to sell your property, we shall be glad to receive particulars as to the acreage, locality and price, and we will then insert In the next lisas of our Quarterly Land & Property Registh these particulars, free of cost to you; at the same time, we allow yon a free band to dispose of your property privately, off through other Agents' bands, we oaly claiming commission when a sale has OMB effected through our instrumentality. We have numerous enquiries from all parti 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 bands, it being a pleasure fpff us to communicate with you, as occasion may require.—Thaaking you In antidpa tion, we are, Yours faithfully H. MATSON A Co. 164,',Cashel Street, Chrißtchntch NICOLL BEOS. Niooll. E F Niooll, L A Niodll, Merchants & General Agent*, BUYEBB OF FAT SHEEP & LAMBS. 4.GENTS FOR— Cbristohnroh Meat Coi, Ltd Islingtoa Fertilisers, Little's Sheep Dip Ocean, Accidemt and Guarantee Corpora tioa, Ltd; United Insarance Co.,- Ltd. (Fire sad Marine.) GRAIN BOOGHT AND SOLD ON COlt- MISBION We shall be pleased to receive samples from farmers who.have parcels for disposal. Station Books Kbit and Audited. We have received sums 'of Trust Monies, ranging from £100 to £1000, to lend on Freehold Securities at 4£ and 5 per cent* F R tfl T. We receive regular Consignments from Auckland, Sydney, and the Islands ,»od have in stock Apples, Peart, and Fruit in season all the year round. SEED S. We stock Clovdv, Ryegrsts, Baps, and Turnip Seed of reliable quality. THE OHRISTUHUROH MEAT CO, Limited. ISLINGTON MANUB S Especially prepared for WHEAT, TOKMPB, BAH 3 and any other crop, and to suit any description of soiL Greatly a teased production |wherever used. Satisf otion gif en everywhere* Niooll Bbos. store five varieties of th celebrated fertiliser. Prioe on application Allowance made for quantities. Letters will receive prompt attention. NICOLL 8808, District Agents. Dalgety and Company LIMITED. Head Office— 52 Lombard Street, London, E.C MERCHANTS, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKERS. AUCTIONEERS AND VALUATORS, STOCK, STATION, FINANCIAL, & SHIPPING AGENTS. BRANCHES : Chrlstchurch, Dunedln* and Napier. AGENCIES: Timarn, Oamaru, and Gore. SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT DALGETY AND COMPANY, LIMITED, desire to intimate to the Farming Community of South Canter* bury that they have opened a BRANCH OFFIOE in TIMARU. DALGETY ANJ) COMPANY, LTD., are prepared to receive consignments 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 Clips of Wool; also Tallow, Grain, Skins, and other Produce, consigned for sale In the London, Australian, and local markets; NO COMMISSION CHARGED ON ADVANCES. Farmers'Aoooonts kept free of charge, , and financed at lowest) current rates o Interest. Stock Sales'held at the different saJe» yards throughout Canterbury. I Woolpacks and other Station BcqttMteft always on hand. TIMARIT OFFIOK, i STAFFORD STREET, Opposite Back of New Zealand. - ■ .'..7.*