SHIPPING INTELLIGENCE. High Water Nelson January 6—Penguin, 472, Berneoh, from Pioton, Wellington, and South. Passengers—Misses Stoddart, Tackney, Boyce, Ville, Rutherford, Mesdames Turnpertnj, Turner, Murray, Shuttleworth, MoCulloch, Lame and child, RevDey. Aera MoCulloch, Bilgant, Turnpennj, Bptbaohiid, Oaviey, Fayi'. Every, Williams, Maritan, and 3 others. Mawhera, B?, 340, Jtfannia, from Wei; lington. Passengers — Misses Eves, Aye, Barnard, Mejdamei Chappie, Hall and 6, children, Hawthorne, Hasslock, Rev D. Dowgate, Df Chappie, Meßsrs Stick, Hall, Lenocry, Doughty, Maddox, Bloonjfleld, Mann, Clayton, Hasslock, Rowell,iMpore, and 1 other. 6—Elsie, ss, 14, Fowler, from Riwaka. January 6—Lady Barkley, bs, 40, Walker, from Motaeka. 7—Wanaka, ss, 76, Meads, from Wellington, Taranaki, and Manukau. OUCABBD ODTWABD3. January 6—Mawhera, bb, 840, Manning, j for West Coast. Passengers—Miss Gonolly, Mrs Liley, and Mr Rankin. 6—Lady Barkley, BS, 40, Walker, for Mo The Argus, catch, 36, Westrupp, for Fern Town. 6 —Penguin, Ba, 472, Bernese, for Pioton, Wellington, and South. 7—Wanaka, 88,276, Meads, for Taranaki and Manukau. The Charles Edward will arrive this morning from West Coast ports, and sail at 4 p.m. for Wellington direct. The Aorere leaves Patea this afternoon for Wellington. The Eennedy is expected to leave Westport tomorrow or Friday for Nelson. The Murray is due from Greymouth early this morning. She remains here a few days for an overhaul of her machinery. The Waverley is due from Greymouth early this morning. She remains here a few days for an overhaul of her machinery. The Waverley is due from Wellington and sailed for Taranaki and Manukau early this morning. The Grafton sails for Wellington direct at 4 p.m. today. The Rotorua sails for Wellington direct at 4 p.m. tomorrow. The Elsie Bails for Mctueka at 3 p.m. tomorrow. NOTICES OF MAILS. To Wellington and South— Per Graf ton, today at 8 p.m. A supplementary mail for London direct will close at 8 p.m. today. The following are the foreign mails during the month of January, subject to necessary alterations: — For Melbourne, January 8, 15, 22, 29. For Sydney— January 8, 13, 15, 22, 27, 29. For London, via San Francisco, leaves Nelson Jan. 22 ; due London Mar. 2. For London, via San Francisco, leaves Nelson Jan. 2. For London, via San Francisco, leaves Nelson Jan. 4. For London, via Ceylon and Brindis (specially addressed). - Jan 15 ; due London March 10. For London, Orient Line, via Suez (speci ally addressed), January 8, 22 ; due London March 4. For London, French Packet specially addressed — January 8 ; due London March 3. China, Singapore, and Europe via Torres Strais (specially addressed), January 13, due London March 19. For London, French Packet specially addressed — January 8 ; due London March 3. China, Singapore, and Europe via Torres Strais (specially addressed), January 13, due London March 19. Parcels for United Kingdom and Continent of Europe are forwarded by each direct steamer. DEATH. Thursday, January 6, at the Hospital, Nelson George King Turner, aged 86 years. THE COLONIST PUBLISHED DAILY— (MORNINGS). Nelson, Wednesday, January 7, 1891. Unclaimed Letters. - The following is a list of unclaimed letters received at the Post Office, Nelson, during the month of October, 1890, and unclaimed on the 6th January, 1891 Byrne, and Walter "Supt 11 White." The Old People's Home.— At the meeting of the Charitable Aid Board last night, Mr. Pattie pointed out that a great benefit might be conferred on the inmates of the Old People's Home if citizens would kindly send any old periodicals, papers, or books to the Institution for the use of the inmates. We have no doubt that many will very willingly contribute to the pleasure and entertainment of the old people at the Home in the manner indicated. This is the Dama— We have received a letter from Mr. Laurie Dunbar in reply to "A Lover of the Drama," stating that Miss Helen Fergus desires him to state that she and her Company will appear in E as Lynne on the 15th inst., and desire that this play might be produced having been expressed by many. Commission of Property Tax.— We learn that Mr. Crombie, the Property Tax Commissioner, will be in Nelson on Thursday morning, and that he will be prepared to meet anyone who may wish to see him. From half-past nine he will be in Mr. Gaona way's room, over the Post Office— the old Public Works Office. Bowling Match. — A match between Wellington and Nelson representative players will take place at the bowling green of the Nelson Club tomorrow. Congregational Church. - The Rev. B. Dey, Secretary of the Australian Congregational Union and Editor of the 'Independent,' will be in Nelson on Thursday morning, and that he will be prepared to meet anyone who may wish to see him. Cebtatnlt tbe best medicine known is Sander and Sons Eucalypti Extract. Test its eminently powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza— the relief is instantaneous. In serious cases, and accidents of all kinds, be they wounds, burns, ecaldings, bruises, sprain, it is the safest remedy — do swelling, no inflammation. Like surprising effects produced in croup, diphtheria, bronchitis, inflammation of the lungs, swelling, etc.; diarrhea, dysentry, diseases of the kidneys and urinary or jans. In use at hospitals and medical clinics all over the globe! patronised by his Majesty the King of Italy; crowned with medal and diploma at International Exhibition, Amsterdam. NELSON HOSPITAL AND CHARITABLE AID BOARD. Am ordinary, meeting .ol tbia Board was held las-t evening. Present— Measre Leviec, Patvie, Benke, Heyward, P. Best, and Beth waite. Alter the transaction ot some routine bUßineßS and the reading of letters, payments wißre authorised as followa: — On acoount of, Hospital, £169 4s lOd ; on aooount of charit able aid, £160 19i8d. In both eases the payments inoluded a number of quarterly; acaoanta. : The Hospital report showed that during' the month 34 indoor patients were under treatment, eleven having been admitted dnr* ing- December, and 18 diaob&rged cured, leav ing 21 patients on the 31st alt. ' It was resolved that a. letter be cent toDri Mackio thanking him for hia valuable services; daring the absence of Dr Boor. A letter was received from the Seoretary to the Buller Hospital end .Charitable? Aid Board, asking whether an old man could be received int 3 the O:d People's Home. It was stated that already there are 21 old m°n in the Home, but it was agreed to reply stating that the old man wou'dbe received on the Buller Board undertaking to pay all ex penses to whioh this Board might be pat. The report of the Believing iOfficet was read and considered at some length. In the case r.f an old lady of over 90, it was said that tho relative!" (descendants) used formerly to attend to.the requirements of the old lady, who receives rations, *o, Members of the Board Bttid that this aged person could not be neglected, and ryßqlved u thatjnnleptf the reJatiyeßjgave s'oix^fttteiitiqn yojtfii'-'peedß, they wotild' provide ior fier"oafe,Vand; rpl»im (he "ebßt f ifqm']fflb'f ! ela f t'ivfi's'. r ' : In the^cparse of the diVodßsiofiih^Cfigirman #i& s ft uiemed to hJmVfr^m^wha^oiin'e^Jor^ cared nd -p^a^^r^'elir^mqtißterd.'tnra an iojmatditffdßtp'aesgenawtf. I :'''' '■ '" n ; : v arPaltii i iiid ( W^eo^le at jfce'Hictoe; thought if this were known many would gladly send these poor people old papers andl 'books. He hoped the representative of the Press would take notioe of this. The Chairman promised to send some periodicals. 1 The Chairman said they had visited the Old People's Home, and foand the place in fair [order, but the staira were very narrow, and in case of fire it would be impossible for the inmates to escape save by jumping out of the .windows at the risk of their lives, and with a 'certainty of injury. He .fiaid it waa sug gested that at the end of "the. passage a ladder should be plaoed, so that the inmates might 'descend in safety. ! Mr Bethwaite was asked to consider what 'would be best to do, and kindly offered to do so. : The Chairman said that at the Hospit ;Dr Boor had pointed oat the need of an operating room, and of rooms forpatienis after undergoing operations as quiet wae essential for them. • MrPattie thought tb<-y to have two raoma for paying patieir ■ ' The Chairman said i ■■■'■ '■> \ been sug gested, bat Dr Boor did ujs c-pprow as it would not be fair to the profession;. The proposal to make these additions was deferred. T. : Mr Bethwaite was asked to see to some sanitary requirements at the Hospital. Mr Lsvlen asked for information as to the death of Mr Turner at the Hospital, who was only received there on Sunday. Mr Barton said the man was in a djing state when brought to the Hospital. Mr Levien asked whether the case of death was registered. ' Mr Barton said that was a case for the medical officer. He did not know whether a pertifioate had been given. ; Mr Nash said the deceased was under Mr plapham's treatment before. < Mr Levien said the man was ill unto death, 'and waß advised to go to the Hospital. He went there on Sunday evening. Mr Heyward said Turner told him that Mr Clapham adyiaed him to go to the Hospital a fortnight ago. Mr Barton in answer to a question said de ceased died a few minutes after 12 that day. He also wished to say that the expenses of Hospital had been increased lately, owing to fever patients, one case having been received when the sufferer was in a state of collapse. On the motion of Mr Levien it was agreed to ask Dr Boor whether an inquest was necessary in lurner's case. OUR FRIENDLY SOCIETIES. COURT ROBIN HOOD A.O.F. The annual meeting of this Court was held last night at the Foresters' Hall, Bro William Harris OR, in the chair. The Auditors' report and balance sheet were adopted. During the year the sum of £292 10s had been disbursed in sick pay, and £227 15s in medicines and medical attendance. The funds of the Court stands at present at £3,958 10s 1d, of which Bum £3,704 8s 4d belongs to the Sick Fund, being an increase on that Fund during the year of £116 Is 6d. The Permanent Secretary produced his Quinquennial report, from which it appeared that during the last five years the Court had paid away in sick pay £1,194 14s Bd. and for medical attendance £923 153. During the year 22 members were initiated, and the total number now good on the books is 214. It was resolved to obtain a separate valuation for the Court on a five percent basis. Bros W. T. Bond and W. Douglas were elected Delegates to the annual District Court meeting to be held next month. Bros W. T. Bond and W. Douglas were elected as Auditors, and Dr Hudson was re-elected as Court Surgeon. The retiring Past Chief Ranger, Bro Geo. Bennett was presented with a Past Chief Ranger's sash, and his name ordered to be placed on the Merit Board, for the efficient manner in which he had served the offices of S.C.R. O.R, and P.O.R. The following officers were then installed: G R Bro G. Haalem; S O.R Bro Gt. E. Levison; E.S. Bro R. Thompson; B.W. Bro J. East; J.W. Bro W. Mason; S.B. Bro W. Ellis; and J.B Bro R. Burn. BUD OF PROMISE TENT. A.O.R. RESIDENT MAGISTRATE'S COURT. The quarterly meeting of the above Tent was held at Sigley's Hall last evening, when there was a good attendance. The auditors report and balance sheet were read and adopted, and showed that good progress was being made in the funds of the Tent, which now stand at £884 4a 6d, being on increase for the half year of £49 8s Id. The Tent's Sick Fund amounting to £875 14a 7d. The sick pay for the half year amounted to £23. The total membership is 91 benefit, and 10 honorary members. The officers for the current half year were duly installed as follows:— O.B., Bro J Milroy; D.R., Bro W Snodgrass; Treasurer, Bro J Piper; Secretary, Bro W Hunter; Stewards, Bros J Oalder and G Page; Levite, Bro D Scott; Guardian, Bro F Barltrop. Dr Looking was re-elected as Tent Surgeon. The Tent's loss above the insurance in the late fire was stated to be £22 10s, including the juvenile library, recently formed. Great satisfaction was expressed with South British Insurance Company for the prompt manner in which they paid the insurance on the banner destroyed. The report of the Superintendent of the Juvenile Branch showed the total membership to be £35, whilst their funds amounted to £34 7s lid. The officers for the ensuing term are; O.R-, Bro T Henry; D.8., Bro J Johnston; Secretary, Bro M Rowell; Stewards Bro D McGavin and O Thompson; Levite Bro L Heyward; Guardian, Bro G Atkinson. It was stated that the annual picnic and presentation of prizes would be held this month, and probably would be held at Brightwater, when the annual orchestra matinee would be played between the Tent and Brightwater Branch. YESTERDAY. [Before A. Tubnbulii Esq., R.M.] The attention of the Court was occupied for a considerable time by a neighbor's quarrel, resulting from the evidence given by the present complainant against the defendant last Court day. Complainant asked that the defendant should be bound over to keep the peace, on account of abusive language used. Three witnesses were called by complainant and gave evidence, but the defendant admitted the major portion of the language stated in the information, and called no evidence. The defendant was bound over to keep the peace for one year in two sureties (c. If and another) for £25 each, and to pay it to Annie Clark v. Agnes McFarlane. Claim for 19a 9d for wages. The plaintiff was non-suited. Peter Higgina v. Robert Ellis.— Claim for 24a. Hintiff said several of his sheep got into defendant's flock, and four of these had lamboo. Defendant would not allow him to find his lambs, and would not give him four others. The defendant said it was impossible to find the lambs, when they could be or shew them, and he would not give them enough to be weaned. He offered plaintiff if he would let his wet ewes stay till all were weaned, to let him ear mark 4 lambs and take them then. Judgment for amount or four lambs, with costs 6s. STOKE ROAD BOARD. The usual monthly meeting was held at the Board's office on Saturday last, at 7:30 p.m., all the members being present. Mr. P. Beat in the chair. The Overseer reported that the roads under the Board's control were in very fair order, and that when the small repairs now being done are completed there will be very little to do for the next two or three months. Also, that in company with the members of the Board had dispensed the bridge by Sauter's, the Leighton's road, the bridge by Mondy's, and the Quarantine road and bridge. He also reported that the grade of the cutting by Mason's had been lowered, also that F. Webby had completed his contract, like wine that E. Webby was constructing. Correspondence was read and approved. Resolved, That the Secretary reply to Mr. Field's letter stating that the Board will accept his offer, the work to be done under the supervision of the Board's Inspector. Resolved, That the Overseer procure the timber for repairing Mundy's bridge, and have the same delivered on the grounds. The Board adjourned at 8:30 p.m. to attend the ratepayers' meeting, which was held at the Board's Office, at the above hour. Present: All members of the Board—Messrs. J. W. Marsden, Q. Norgate, R. B. Gibson, and W. Boil. The Chairman of The Stoke Board presided. Mr. Maraden proposed, and Mr. Allport seconded that, "in pursuance of the provisions of section 94 of 'The Public Work Act, 1882,' and section 17 of 'The Public Works Act Amendment Act, 1884,' those portions of the public road lying through sections 31, 33, 35, and 39, on the plan of the district Poor Man's Valley, be stopped."— Carried unanimously. The meeting then dispersed; and the Stoke Board resumed business. Vouchers were passed for the payment of £41 149 lOd, and the Board adjourned till the 7th February. CABLEGRAMS Copyright— Per United Press Association, LONDON. January 5. The 'Standard, in an article on the Behring Sea fisheries dispute, says it cannot believe that Mr Blaine will be allowed to wapt only force a conflict between the United States and England in order to overshadow his political rivals. The telegrams issued by Dalziel's News Agency highly color the discontent said to exist among the people of Newfoundland. The formation of anti-British Leagues is being carried out by the Americans. WASHINGTON. January 5. Great activity is being displayed in the American dockyards. The American press discourages Mr J. G. Blaine's action with regard to the Bshring Sea fisheries. BEISBANE, January 6. Prolonged shocks of earthquake have been experienced at Duray and Hawkeswood. ALBANY, January 6. Arrived — a.s Carthage. Passengers for New Zealand: Messrs Clark, Buckle, Bawlins, Lamber, Mr and Mrs Tasker, Mr and Mrs Boddington and family, Mr and Mr 3 Walmsley, Bey W, Len-u, Mrs White, Misses Elkin, Gregg, and Satton. SIDNEY, January 6, It is stated that the defacliation of Bennett, late manager of the English and Scottish Chartered Bank, amount to £18,000. A bash fire in the vicinity of Ooadobolin, about 800 miles inland, has devastated about 120 miles of country. Twenty thousand sheep perished in the flames. The fire 'travelled at the rate of ten miles an hour, and if the wind had not suddenly changed nothing could have saved the township. The mission steamer, Southern Cross, which has arrived from the Islands, reports Great mortality among the natives of the Gilbert group, where epidemics of measles and dysentery have been raging. Eight cases of true leprosy have been discovered in Penrybn's group. The natives of the Hervey group have been suffering from la grippe, and a large number of deaths have occurred. MELBOURNE, January 6. In the Intercolonial Match between Victoria and South Australia, the latter in their first innings made 478, G. Giffen 287. Victoria made 220 and 190, being beaten in one innings with 62 to spare. THE LATEST. Received Jan. 7, at 2 a.m. LABOR DIFFICULTIES. LONDON, January 5. Two thousand laborers at Swinford, County Mayo, demand work at the railway relief works, and threaten, if it is not given them, to stop those at present engaged. BRISBANE. January 6. A difficulty has arisen owing to Shearpri declining to shear under the new agreement with the Pastoralists Union. The latter will wait for a few weeks to see whether the men give in, and if they do not then free labor will be employed. FISHERIES QUESTION. LONDON, January 5. The Marquis of Salisbury states that Mr. Blaine's last despatch dated December 13th, in connection with the Behring Sea fisheries dispute, made proposals respecting questions to be submitted to arbitration. A reply to this despatch is still pending, and the Prime Minister states that the alleged ultimatum of the British Ambassador is therefore without foundation. The Government has decided to inform the British Equadron in Behring Sea. It is reported that the German fleet will proceed to Befanning Sea for the purpose of protecting the German sealers. The 'Standard's' St. Petersburg correspondent telegraphs that Russia is mobilizing her fleet off Siberia in order to resist American demands with regard to Bering Sea. WASHINGTON, January 6. The correspondence in connection with the Behring Sea fishery dispute has been submitted to Congress. The Marquis of Salisbury in his dispatch denies that Great Britain had always denied the Basai claims to Behring Sea, holding as he did that Behring Sea was only a portion of the Pacific and if it was doubted he was willing to submit to arbitration. Mr. Blaine claimed the right to arbitrate for a definition of the rights of Russia, and as far as he knew, he was willing to submit to arbitration. LONDON ■•■;.-- :■ /January 5; The Syndioate, over,whioh Lord Harting ton prigioM? is' Wling'fo accept a £10,000 subsidy from the Government liis 061M1S1? ' r WisMs, '^i^^^s^%-:Ws^^^h^ jfAKgAR? % mv a.j p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 7 .• 634 7 3 '» Thursday, Jan. 8 .. 729 7.56 t- fcriday, Jan. 9  8.22 848 i- B'i.arday Jan. 10  9.15 9.42 S Sanclay, Jan. 11 .. 10.5, 10/29 MoDday Jan. 12 .. 10.53 U;l7 I Tueßday, Jan. IS ♦• 11.41 -*■'.— SYNOPSIS op NEW ADYERTISBMENTB- The following new advertisements appear in this issue — Rer R. Dey preaohes at Congregational Church this evening, Salvage Bale by Co-Operative Sooiety Notice re dividend warrants of Union Fire and Marine Insurance Co Bowling matoh, Wellington v Nelson Notice re watering with hose Notice to bathers and others Emergency convocation Royal Arch Chapter Meeting Johnston's United Mining Co Notice to carriers— Tenders wanted Summoned meeting of Loyal Howard Lodge Accounts owing to Q. Haelem must be paid Tenders wanted for Westpoit-Ngakairau Railway extension Donations of books, etc., requested Dress goods by G. L. Beath & Co Auction sale by Bisley Bros and Co. DENTIST, WILLIAM-VISIT; Nelson in, February next. Present Address: Hokitika. M.V.A.E., M.V.A.E., and J. Hardy-street, $500 to $800,000 TO LEND, on approved Freight Freight Freight, at Current Rates. ADAMS & KINGDON, Partners in BABBERS AND SOLICITORS, "ASSAULT AND UPWARDS IN SAME TO SUIT BORROWERS, AT LOWEST RATES. FOR THE HOLIDAYS: C. SMITH, is offering an immense Stock of, BOYS' and MEN'S CLOTHING and MADEY-STREET— The value of which is by far the best in the City, Boys' strong Tweed Enloker Suits from $3 to $5, Boys' Serge Sailor Suits from $3 to $5,  at 8b 6d and 4s 6d Men's White Shirts, all sizes, 3s 6d, 4s 6d, and 5s 6d Men's fine colored Merino Socks, 6d, 9d, and 1 and 1 pair Men's French Felt Hats, drab and black, 4s 6d and 5s 6d Men's Hard Felt Hats, the new colors, most fashionable shapes, 5s, 6s 9d & 7s 9d: 200 sample Silk Handkerchiefs — whites and new colors, handsome goods — at 1s 6d, 2s, 2s 6d, 3s 3d, & 4s 6d each And all classes of Clothing and Mercery at ACTUAL WHOLESALE PRICES. For Special Lines in General Drapery, Dress Goods, Prints. Ladies' Underclothing, Children's Apparel, &c., sea' Evening Mail'end price lists now in circulation. Samples and Price Lists posted free. O. SMITH, The Cash Draper, Bridge-st., Nelson ME, J. "EIERNAN, Dentist, Removed to the Corner of Collingwood and Hardy streets, Nelson. Close on Saturday at 1 p.m. ESTABLISHED 1858.] J. W. Tatton & BSOII, DENTAL SURGEONS, Trafalgar street, Nelson, and Reeston. Close on Saturday at 1 p.m. GREENWOOD has taken up his residence in Nelson and may be consulted daily at his shop at the above address. Tests stopped, Soap, and Extracted; Abtiquial Teeth supplied in all the best styles and materials; Black Sets Repaired. Special attention paid to the regulation of Children's Teeth. Mr. Greenwood's long experience in the Profession enables him to guarantee the quality of his work, and to undertake difficult cases successfully. Mr. Greenwood has a vacancy for a pupil. Close on Saturday at 1 p.m. Mr. Greenwood will return from Greymouth  commence on Monday, at 10 o'clock, at the Building lately occupied by Mr. S. Lambert, Manager. UNION FIRE AND MARINE INSURANCE CO. The Dividend Warrants in the above Company have arrived, and are now obtainable at my Office. H. D. JACKSON, 44 Kelson Agent. NOTICE! ALL ACCOUNTS due to the undersigned must be presented immediately. GEO. HASLEM, N.B.— Business will shortly be resumed, of which due notice will be given. NELSON BOWLING OLIVE ASSOCIATION MATCH, WILLIAM T. NELSON, THURSDAY, 8th January, 1891. Play will commence at 2:50 p.m. Members are at liberty to introduce friends. A. McKELLAR WIX, 45 Bon. Sec. N.B.C. CITY OF NELSON. Town Clerks Office, 6th January, 1891. NOTICE is hereby given, pursuant to the City By Laws, that Householders may USE THE HOSE for Watering purposes between the hours of 6 and 7 o'clock in the Morning, and between the hours of 6 and 7 o'clock in the Evening, but NO! OTHER-WISE, until further notice. E. H. V. GULLY, 46 - Town Clerk. "CITY OF NELSON." Town Clerk's Office, 6th January, 1891. BATHERS and others are hereby cautioned against LIGHTING FIRES in the Maitland Valley within the City Boundary. H. V. GULLY, 47 Town Clerk. TRAFFIC ACADEMY CHAPTER OF NELSON, No. 157 © B.C. A& EMERGENCY CONVOCATION will be held THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, in the Masonic Hall, Collingwood street, at 7 o'clock sharp. 49 T. SCOTT, E. JOHNSTON'S UNITED MINING COMPANY, LIMITED. The obligatory meeting of Shareholders will be held at the Office of the Company, Trafalgar street, Nelson, on THURSDAY, the 8th day of January, 1891, at 7:30 p.m. Business: — To Beceive Directors' Report and Balance Sheet for half year; To Elect Directors and Auditors for the coming Half-year; To Transact any other Business that may be brought forward. FRED. A. B&MFORD, Legal Manager. Nelson, December 29th, 1890. 48 To Carriers. FENPEBS Wanted for CARRIAGE of 60 TONS (more or less) of DREDGE MATERIAL, to be taken from Steamer's Slings at Nelson Wharf and delivered on the Matakitaki Claim, the heaviest single piece being about 15 pwt, the Boiler being about 15 feet x 5 feet, weighing under 4½ tons. Tenders to state quantity per week that will be delivered. Alternative Tenders required to take delivery from Steamer's Slings at Westport Wharf. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Tenders will be received up to the 24th JANUARY, 1891, by KINOAID, McQUEEN & CO., Ltd., 50 P.O. Box 289, Dunedin. OVAL HOWARD LODGE, 1.0.0.F., M.U. The Half-yearly Summoned Meeting of the above Lodge will be held THIS (Wednesday) EVENING, at 7:30. A. N, BATCHELOR, 43 Secretary. NEW ZEALAND EAILWAYS. WESTPORT- NGAKAWAU BAIL-WAY EXTENSION. PETTY CONTRACTS Nos. 1 to 9. (Formation only.) Public Works Office. Westport, 3rd January, 1891, W BITTEN TWENDERS will be received at this Office until NOON of SATURDAY, 17th JANUARY, 1891, for the above Contracts. A separate tender must be lodged for each contract. They are to be marked on outside, "Tender for Petty Contract." No—-, Ngakawau Railway Extension, and addressed to the Minister for Public Works. Talegraphio tenders will be received if presented at any Telegraph Office by Noon of the same day, provided that written tenders are lodged at the Public Works Office, Greymouth, or with the Chief Postmaster at Hokittka by the same hour. Drawings, specifications. J.P.COOKE, ROYAL BLUE HOUSE HARDY STREET. NOW OPENING ex ASTERION : 1 Case Gold Mouldin 1 „ Winsor & Newton's Tabes 1 „ Bronze Card Board 1  Glazier's Diamonds and a good Assortment of the under mentioned Lines : — PAPERHANGINQB, SCRIMS, TACKS BRUBHWARE, GENUINE WHITE LEAD (none other kep in atock), Biw and Boiled Oil, Colors dry and ground in oil, qjixod jand amelled Paints in vari.oua sized tins, Varniabf I for House and Ooaoh Painting, Frenob Politto Methylated Spirits, Piotuie Frame Moulding , Winsor Sc Newton's Tube Colors, eta., J. P. COOEifi Orilng a Direct Importer of the above Goods, oak dbfy COMPETITION. FAINTING, GLAZING, an j GENERAL DECORATING executed by experleo workmen. Royal Blue lie use. (ESTABLISHID OVEB 25 YEABJ") Beware of inferior spirit beii passed on you as the genuine Wolfe's Sohnappa. JESinclotf» r t?Tviiie, best Auckland quality. €00 SAOXg, all sizes. Kick Cloth Material, very good, 72 inch. Hop JBale^, SULPHUR, BIN CLOTH, &o. Grass Seeds & Clovers of all description. Little's Sheep Dip, ! Too well known to require comment. Wolfe's Sobnappa.— Only those who have neier used Ihe genuine article are imposed opoa. ' •'"'.-' ';--• '' 7 ■'•- Birds, Shells, CurioSj v^qiy^illibe^belcMh ? MB. rABBi'S SHOP,- Bridge Btreet, commenting ; TO-DAY (Saturday) at 8 ; p.m.j and will -be oontinuoi until further notice. '■■-■ ' .. :« — '-■' ■•--■: - .. Admitsion 1b ; Children^. ' "' . . *... -. - ; '"' ' •■''•■■.:- " ' "..',*■'■' fE undeisigned can BuptfyMACfltNE ties to onoofie from. , . .*„ ...,-,, 35 : JabfebjiV^iMifcNeWoiJ. I ST.' ANDREW'S OBPHAMWfrE. iriiHS ANNUALIiEETI^iGr of the X" Sabioribers of the above will be hela on TBUBSDAT NEXT, in the°qity; Oounoil Chamber," at" 12 o'clock boon. ' , f J.^.B^MPTHOBNB, . §6,. . - . *: Bon. Sfioreiary. Btbsappi. Is the Union Company a Monopoly? No!!! To show that this undertaking is attempting to monopoly, and with the view of inducing the Public to COMPARE OUR VALUE with other, we propose to ENCLOSE IN EVERY HUNDRED PACKETS of our BED FUNNEL Tea (a perfect blend of pure Indian and Ceylon) a Coupon or Order for Twenty Shillings, payable by our Agent, Mr. B. S. Chibholm, Tea Merchant, Nelson. We absolutely guarantee that we are neither trading the price nor reducing the quality of this Celebrated Blind, as is usually the case with toil class advertising. UNION PAGING COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND, Wellington. IS TO BE obtained from B. S. CHIBHOLM, Bridge St., sole Agent for NUT, and CHITTENDEN & CO, Washington St., 66 Wolfe's Sohnapps. Only those who have never used the genuine article are imposed upon. G. FLEMING & SONS Cabinetmakers AND Upholsterers, HAVE ON SALE a LARGE ASSORTMENT OF STOCK OF COLORED & EXGLISH Furniture, Vienna Bent Wood and American CHINA, Wire-wove Spring MATTRESSES. Bran and Iron BEDSTEADS and COATS, and JAPANESE CLOTHES. — ALSO— Braifelf, Tapestry, Kidder, JoU Carpets and Carpet Squares, Hearth Eags, Linoleum and Floor Cloth from 18 in. to 19 ft. wide, Fait, Drugget, China, and Cocoa Matting, Table BEDS. I see, American, leather, Table Covers, Tape, etc.  QUALITY Oannot lose Beaten BOXS from 9d BOYS' WASHING SUITS from 2s 9d YOQIMS' TROWBER SUIT d; from 10s 9d xMBN'S iWEBD SUITS, from 19s 6d. 