None but New Zealand Tweeds and Best Linings used. Comparison invited. ■ Ballantyne & Co, are Manufacturers of MEN’S HATS and CAPS and so can give the purchaser the Latest Style and Best Value. TO BE GIVEN AWAY- a handsome PAIR OF PICTURES in massive gilt frames. See particulars at the Little Dust Pan. JAMES HILTON, Mechanical Chimney Sweep. Smoky Chimneys effectually Cured. No Cura no Pay. Ranges and Boilers Fixed. All work Guaranteed, No. 3. Jersey Villa, Brown Street. WANTED DYEING ! DYEING! DYKlNG!—Ladies and Gentlemen’s Wearing Apparel, Ostrich Feathers, Hats, Wool Mats, Rugs, &c., Cleaned or Dyed; Kid Gloves cleaned. Orders left with Mbs A. Cooper, North Road, Timaru, will be attended to. G. Kino & Company, Practical Dyers and Cleaners, Christchurch. WANTED KNOWN—W. PENROSE, has now opened up from ex s.s. Arawa, a varied assortment of Ladies Boots and Shoes of established reputation for quality and style. Dress Shoes unsurpassed in beauty of pattern and finish. Childrens Evening Shoes in Stock. N.B. —This estab lishment is now replete with Winter Boots and Shoes of all kinds for Ladies, Gentlemen and Children. Address —Opposite King’s Stables. NOTICE. WE the Undersigned desire to inform our Friends and the Public that wo are GIVING UP BUSINESS, and will Offer the Whole of our Stock of Boots and Shoes at 25 PER CENT. LESS THAN COST PRICE. All Outstanding Accounts are requested to be paid one month from this date. POWER AHD CRAKTNITCH, North Road, TIMARU. IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT. T. W TYMONS, (Late Manager of Clothing Department at J. Ballantyne & Co) Begs to notify that he has OPENED a General Store (next Bank of Now South Wales) Main Street, Timaru, and hopes by Giving Good Value, Civility, and Attention, to Merit a Share of Public Support. THE STOCK Is Comprised of General Groceries—Choice Teas being a Speciality—Brushware, &c. Also, Good Useful Drapery, Men’s Mercery, Clothing, and New Zealand Tweeds, &c., &c. all marked at the LOWEST PRICES. MOTTO—“QUICK SALE AND SMALL PROFIT.” GENERAL STORE. (Next Bank of New South Wales.) Main Street, Timaru. ILate Advertisements. V. mm R. UNIVERSITY OF NEW ZEALAND. DECEMBER EXAMINATION FOR MA TRICULATION, JUNIOR SCHOLAR SHIPS, AND MEDICAL PRELIMI NARY. fIIHIS Examination is to commence on MONDAY, December sth. 