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HOME AND FOREIGN

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London, January 4 and 5. A report is about'that Mr Gladstone intends to resign. The Admiralty have decided to aban don monster guns for arming ships. The clerks of the London Post Office and Savings Bank who were suspended for refusing to work overtime, com plain of excessive employment ■ of females m the Department. ; The Right Hon A. J. Balfour and the Earl of Zetland are appealing 'for funds for the relief of Irish families who are unable to benefit by the cany ing out of public works, and also; to pro Tide food and clothes for their children attending school. , Bermn, January-4. Dr Koch is improving his method of treating lupus. The Kaiser visits the Queen of Eng land m July. \ . ■■■-.■! Paris, January 5. The elections for the Senate have resulted m a great Republican gain. M. Ferry has been elected for the Be partnu^nt of Vosges. ; ' . Ottawa. January 5, Mr Sanford Fleming states that the promoters of the Pacific Cable are con : sidering whether they will connect with Honolulu on the route to Australia. St. Johns, January 5. There is great discontent among the inhabitants of Newfoundland at the renewal of the modus vivendi with regard to the French shore, and many threaten to overthrow British rule. ; Lisbon. January 4. The King opened the Cortes ;in person yesterday. In the speech from the throne he said that Great Britain had given an earnest of her peaceful intentions pending the issue of nego tiations. ! Washington, January 5J President Harrison has ordered twelve cruisers, four revenue cutters,  and seven patrol •fteamers, to assemble at San Francisco within a month. It is understood that they are mobilising m connection with the Behring Sea fishery dispute.

The Indian Rising.

MASSACRE OF SQUAWS.

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Washington, January 4. The Indians will not listen to the suggestions' of peace, and continue their raids. The troops are gradually encircling them, and a battle is immi nent. The massacre of squads and children at Pine Ridge is confirmed. The soldiers allege that the; smoke pre sented them from distinguishing men from women.

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Received January 6, 10.30 a.m.) THE BEHRING SEA DISPUTE.

AMERICAN NAVAL PREPARA TIONS.

Washington, January 5. llws&t activity is being displayed m the American dockyards. The Ameri can [prass discourages Mr J. G. 1 'Blame's action with regard to the Behring fisheries. : London. January 5. " The Standard " m an article on the Belititig Sea fishery dispute nays it can not believe that Mr Elaine will be allowed, to wantonly force a conflict between the omted States and Eng land m order fco .overtrump his poli iidal rivak. The telegram 3 issued by Dalziel's JSemm Agency highly colour the dis <cont«ai aaid to exist among the people of Newfoundland. The formation of ,anti-Briti% leagues is being encouraged by Americans.

AUSTRALIAN

TBecmveA January 6, 11. a.m.] B(J6lf FIRES. &VPSEY, January 6. . A buph .fire m the vfeinity of Con dobolin, about 300 mileg inland, has devastated about 120 miles of country. Twenty thousand sheep perished m the, flames. The fire, travelled, at the, rate of ten miles an hour, and if the Wind had not suddenly changed hothing could have saved the toWship.

A DEFAULTER.

It is stated that the defalcations of JSennett, Jate manager of the Padding ton branch of the English and Scottish Chartered Bank, amount to £13,000.

ISLAND NEWS.

The mission vessel, Southern Cross, -which has urrived from the islands, reports great mortality among the natives of the Gilbert group, where an epidemic of measles and dysentery has been raging. Eight cases of true leprosy have been discovered m Pen ryhn's group. The natives of Hervey group have been suffering from la grippe, and » l&rge number of deaths have occurred.

GENERAL BOOTH'S SCHEME.

' ' MELBOj;RSfE, January 6. ' The Premier "of Tasmania has re replied to Mr Munro's circular with reference to General Booth's scheme, stating that? he thinks it advisable to a^ait full particulars of the scheme l&loi® entering upon discussion.

TELEGRAPHIC.

The Chairman of the Eastern Ext tension T«fegraph Company cables as follows:—Tlie gist of the agreement will soon be ready, m order, if ap proved, that the reductions may come into operation without delay..

EARTHQUAKES.

Bbihbanb, January 6i prolonged shocks of eartlj^uake have been experienced at Durway and Hawkswood

SHIPPING.

Albany, January <3. Arrived —S S. Cartilage.' Passen? g €rS __Messrs CWlc, Biickley, llawlins, Lambertj. r Mr and Mrs Taslier, Mr and 'Mrs Beddiugton and family, Mr and Mrs Walmsley, Key W. Lean, Mrs White, Misses Elkin, 'Grfgg, and button,

Wedding.

There was quite an air of joyous ex citement fjervading Aehburtcn to-day, and its cause was indicated by the throng, of ladies especially, who wended their way to St. Stephen's Church between 1 and 1.30 p.m., the last-mentioned time being that tixed for a wedding m which all the town and county took a kindly interest. This was that of the most popular young lady m Ashhurton—-the second daughter of Mr A. H. Shury of the Union Bank to Mr William Allan son of the late Mr J. Allan of the Taieri. The Rev. Ej A. Scott,incumbent of the parish, performed the ceremony life bride being given away by her father, antf Mr R. M. Allan, brother of the bridegroom, officiating as best man. The bride was arrayed m a handsome dress of white silk trimmed with broche. The veil was of white embroidered tulle, with orange blossoms wreathed from the shoulder to the waist. Her bouquet was of white flowers, and maiden hair fern, and her brooch of gold, sapphires, and diamonds. The bridesmaids were four- Miss Gussy Slurry and Miss Davison, m ; heliotrope dresses and hats, with white j feathers ; arid Miss Totty'Allen, and Miss Jenny Shury, m delaine dresses, with J green ribbons and flowers, and floral hats. | The bridesmaids air wore gold bangles, the presents of the bridegroom. The church was very prettily decorated with flowers, wreaths of which were hung over each of the stalls, and bouquets were placed on the altar, while the pulpit, desk, and the capitals of the pillars m the ■ nave were similarly adorned. The wed ding hymn, '' The voice that breathed o'er Eden," was sung immediately before i ! the marriage service, and at the close the ! Rev. E. A. Scott delivered a short address suitable to the occasion. A second hymn ] having been sung, and the usual signa tures taken m the vestry., the bridal party proceeded down the aide, which was strewn with flowers, as Was also the path way from the church door,to the carriages. Proceeding next to the residence of Mr Shury, a large number of wedding guests were here welcomed and the health and happiness of the bridegroom was drunk m champagna. Major Steward, m proposing the toast, said that no fairer bride was ever led to the altar m Ashburton, ard that was say ing a great deal, as the apostrophe: of Burns to the town of Ayr might well have been applied to their own town, of which it was using but the words of truth to say, Ashburton wham nae tonn surpasses For kindly fowk an' bonnie lassies. They were to-day losing the bonniest of them all, and Mr Allan might well be envied as well as congratulated. The toast was acknowledged by Mr All-in, who pi» posed m turn that of " the Bridesmaids," which was responded to on tlmir behalf by Mr R. M. Allan. Shortly after four o'clock the happy pair left amid showers of rice for the railway station, eti rovite for their honeymoon tour, and followed by the good wishes of a very wide circle of friends. Following is a list of the presents: — Case dessert knives and forks; Case silver table napkin rings ; Handsbriie silver cuke basket; Silver butter dish ; Three biscuit barrels ; Set silver mounted carvers ; Tvyo silver mounted jam dishes ; Double silver jam dish ; Large handsome silver teapot and cosy ; Case silver afternoon teaspoons and sugar tongs ; Pair salt cellars set m silver leaves with spoons ; Atternoon tea service and half-dozen silver spoons and tongs; Silver egg stand; Silver butter dish; Three handsome salad bowls mounted m silver; Handsome silver dinner cruet; Breakfast cruet of Bohemian glass set m silver ; Silver toast rack ; Three silver mounted marmalade jars ; Gold bracelet set m sapphires and pearls; Handsome gold brooch set m diamonds and sapphires, and gold watch pendant of Litest design (gifts of the bridegroom) ; Gold bangles (gifts . of .bridegroom to bridesmaids) ; Mother of pearl car.d case and hand bag ; Silver, rests (two) ; Silver fish .slice ; Two clocks ; Four silver jam .spoons; Two opal hand-painted'scenes ; Silver 'jelly dish; Pair frosted glass candlesticks; Pair Egyptian vases; Steel engraving "Nydia"; Set trays and white silk fan ; Half-dozen dinner knives and forks; One dozen small knivcM ; Half-dozen table spoons ; Half-dozen dinner forks; Half-dozen dessert spoons ; Half-dozen dessert forks ; Two butter knives; Tea cosy ; Two 1 hand-painted stools ; Hand-painted tam bourine > Hand-painted guitar; Wall ornament; Plaque ; Vase and set jugs ; | Burslem ornament ; Mrs Beaton's abqfcery book and one dozen hem-stitched hand kerchiefs ; Cheque fob £2 2s; Silver mounted travelling bag; Two sofa cushions : Four pin cushions and watch pockets to match ; Three sets toilet mats ; Pair stags j One dozen custard glasses ; Two pairs- specimen gjasses; Six ouna ments; Pair -basket ornaments ; Pair large vases ;; Large decanter of scent;; Aft ernobn tea service; Opal picture, mounted m plush ; Fancy breakfast cruet ; Large glass basket; Two hand-painted vases and glass basket;; Hand-painted picture,' ** Moonlight" ; Hand - painted plaque ; Picture ; Handsome album ; Beautiful hand-painted china tea tray mounted m silver ; Afternoon tea sets and trays, (two) ; Ornamental basket of china ; Beautiful gilt basket 1 of flowers, (white roses); Beautifulsilk handkerchief sachet; Handsome braided tapestry sofa cushion, sewing uiaphjno. [Names of donors are, omitted byre quest.] ,

POLITICAL.

The Wellington correspondent of the " Press " telegraphs :—Sir H. Atkinson's health I regi>et, continues very indifferent andJl fear* there is practicably no hope of his being able to lead his party m thp approaching session. The course to be taken has not yet been finally decided, but it is understood that the whole question will ultimately be referred to a full meeting of the Ministerial party, o be held immediately before the beginning of Parliament. It is .stated by the " New Zealand Times " that Mr Ballance now claims to have a following of forty one, but this is ridiculed by the Ministerial side, who are confident that no defections have taken place from their own '"certain " list of . thirty-five, while at least two of the " doubtfuls " are also counted on by the Ministerialists ; then giving Mr .Bal lance all the other doubtfuls, that would only make his strength thirty-six. Mr Roileston is still freely spoken of as pro bnble as h awning leader, but it is rumored that Mr Bryce would be preferred m Can terbury, although Mr Roileston is said to be much favored m Otago. It is said that several members of the Ministry are anxious that Mr Ballance should have a chance of trying his prentice hand at Cabinet-making; but however this may be, there is little doubt the whole decisiori will be left m the hands of the party I generally.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

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Ihc Hutchlnua C'a*«. Auckland, January 6. | The ■Commission appointed to take evi dence m the case of Whitaker versus Hutchison met to-day and arranged pre liminaries for the enquiry. The taking of evidence starts at £he: Supreme Court to-morrow " morning. The proceedings I will not be open to the press., , } W^i-MNCfTpN, January 6. Cnvtrin Edwintbreiiiwfca hyavy' northerly gales!, with rain, between the £tyh.,wd Uth January. The weather m the meantjme is vmsettled and windy. 'JChe 'Jitranalii C;«»l Ili*e«Te»T Nbw Plymouth, January 6. ■■ ( The Minister of Lands, accompanied by Me^ai^ and Smith, M.H.R., bare

gone to Uvenui to inapecfc the epofc where coal is said to have boeri discovered. The party then go on to Mj.mi, where roads have been commenced lo connect with tho Auckland Railway. '

REVENUE RETURNS.

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Wellington, January 6. The following are the revenue returns for the nine months ending December 31st:— Customs ... £1,121,980 Stamps 41^184 Peat and Telegraphs ... 39,211 Property .Tax ... ... -211,408 Beer duty ... ... . ... 41,615 Railway ... ... ... 784,791 Registration, etc., fees ... 23,903 Marine ... 14,101 Miscellaneous 28,202 Territorial ... ... ... 104,597 Land Fund— Ordinary sales ... ... 85,228 Deferred payments ... 35,739 Total (including shillings and pence, ■ i.. ... £2,878,033 The actual collections are considerably more than the above figures, as the latter only represent moneys brought to account by the Treasury. The accounts for the last quarter of the financial year always contain the largest receipts, because the revenue is telegraphed <on the lasS day from all parts of the colony. The expen diture for the nine months is well within bounds, and the Treasury officials antici pate the financial results of the y«ar will be up to expectation.

INTERPROVINCIAL

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.Wellington, January 5. The Premier has replied to a letter from Mrs Major Mair (only surviving child of the late Mr Sperrey, Propertyr tax Commissioner) asking that an enquiry should be made into the charges made against her father by Mr Thompson, of Marsden. The Premier states that he had a conversation with Mr Sperrey shortly prior to his death about the charges and he says :" I told him the Government had always felt the utmost confidence m him, and placed no faith whatever m the shameful ami ridiculous charges, but that I considered he would get no real satisfaction from a Royal Commission of enquiry into the matter, for people who could believe such shameful statements would be bad enough to still believe them, whatever the Royal Commission might report " The Premier adds that the assurance now given to Mrs Mair, m the name of the Government, of their absolute disbelief, of the accusations, and of the complete confidence they had m Mr Sperrey's administration will be sufficient to satisfy any feelings (? to allay any feelings of distrust) which the gross attack on Mr Sperrey may have tempo rarily raised.

THI ASHBUBTON GUABDIAff, TUESPAY, JANUARY 6, 1891,



1 ROBT. $Sok' MURRAY . PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand an iinmen.se Stuck of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATJ3, of tho latest and most approved designs. WATCHES.—^oId and bilvor, English and <J-:ncv;v, American Huutora, and Crystals?. JEWELLERY.—An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold anJ Silver Brooches, Lockets, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Guards,,&c., &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Kings of all sixes. A large and well selected Stock o£ MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas and Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committees, &c, &c. All Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch, and at moderate charges. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. ,2 147 GEOBGE JAMESON GENERAL MERCHANT, : ASHBURTON AND RAKAIA, TXAS IN STOCK A LARGE SUPPLY OP BINDER TWINE, OILS, H ARVEST REQUISITES ■ ' ' .' ' AND GENR A h FARM ST ORES \'' ■ AND TO ARRIVE . COBNSACKS AND SEAMING TWINEi. —AGENT FOR— ;". .V The New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company, . ; The Union Steamship, Company, .. The NewJSealatid Shipping Company! 1 , , , , . # M._JONBS. ; SJLNXA. CJLATTS IS CO3IING ■ f A ND so is Old Father Christmas,s to give the above a fitting reception; " Th« uIjL. Undersigned is.now opening up a varied and well selected Stock of ■■/ Useful and Ornamental Goods suitable for Presents, Prizes, .Rewards, Xmas and New , Year Gifts, ranging from a diminutive Penny Doll to a ■•■ ' Seventy Guinea Piano panese Toys and Fancy Goods, Albums, Photo Frames, Desks, Work Boxes ■- Cabinets, Ladies Bags, Glove and Kerchief Boxes, Dressing C^ses, Electro-Plated, Goods, Ornaments m great variety, elegant and chaste m design, Parfumety and Toilet Requisites, Cricketing Material, ;Fancy ■ Glassware, Ten Services, Opals Brackets and Plush Leather Good.*. , , ...,., , BOOKS ■ ►Suitable for Prize and Presentation purposes, special]}' imported fnwn the Rclfjious Tract Society, Ward and Lock, Casscll and Co., hud other j)ulilisliurs. for the Xinaa Trade. Booklets m great variety and Xmas Cards. ' : . •• ■ The above is the largest and most complete IStock 6f Books 1 and Fai^cy Good* m the county, affording the greatci>t choice, and offered' at the LOWEST POSSIBLE REMUNERATIVE PEICEf ' ■• • . - School Committees purchasing 5 80.-»ks for prizes Tos and Fancy Goods, forsvhool treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. : ' . > ■■ \ Inspection Invited. . ! , '"s if. m.ltones, w : We have for Sale T 'prpj TONS PURE MANILLA BINDING TWINE. HO TONS HIKED BINDER TWINE (| Manilia, ,^.FJax). . . i n TONS PURE NEW ZEALAND FLAX, BINDER TWJNIS. . QA TONS , PJMXJN, RE, white cross brand . ,' v . ..' ,; WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY TO FARMERS AT' LOWEST CUBREIST BATES ' : : Wool Season 1890-91. - ! £ ; • • ■ ■- . ■ , •;■-: ■ ."* i ...••■■ ■ . i, OUR NEXT SALE WILL TAKE, PLACE JEARLI' IN JANUARY > - ! ' ■  "■ ■'/> '" WE ARE CASH BUYERS QF Wheat, Oats Barley, and Ryegrass i FRIEDLAN()ER BROS., , '. PUBLIC TRUST .J^^ OFFICE WM~ rplIK Public Trust Office of New Zealand offers great advantages to iU difßta. . 1 including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Publio Tniltea* i The following comparison of business .between (he yean 1879 and 1689 will ihcflt the progress made :—■ ;' ' ' .'..'■'., ' . j ! 1879-80. 1860. ,'}V Casli receipts £41,813 ... £183,336 . , ' » Total transactions, per balance-shoot ... £92,318 ... £835,392 SixuiuTiiis--' ' ■ • ._««., .«.»'«.. • ■■■ r>i Ooneval Investment Account r .. £70,8(>i «. £216,943 ■ 7 ' Special Invehtnicut Account... , ... £2,G53 ». £'215,839 ■ ; . { Kitwwsus Accoum-Total reccipte ... *2,139 ', « ■ £14,482 - . n t Artmiuihtrutions... ■ - ... 173 ... ■ 25ft l»robatosan<Urn-'ta ... ... .... 14 , ... S -' • "- ' Will»i>«)vi->i«'nlly ftccoiuod ... ... 1, , ... fa , > Lettirfjrocolvfa.: ... «- ... 3.133' ' ■ "... »,3* " J- Lettw-b dosjjali'bod , ... M 3- ... I^OOO -■■• - ACLAND, BARNS 7vND CO., Christchurch, Jtocal AgwU',; I



The Hornsby Binder & T ILL VICTOBIOII S. Wins The Blue Bihbon of Australia AT the GRAND NATIONAL SOCIETY'S FIELD TRIAL, held ut Warrham booJ, on the 15th December, The Hornsby Machine " ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ' ; '. '■ ■ walked away from a formidable lot pf Competitors, the official list of points being as follows:— ; , , T4nt-MoKtt "EWot- tf t Points; Massey 132, Deering 130, Mercer 125, OOrnSDy JrlrSt 151 McCormick 123, Brantford 123, Wood 118. The Hornsby Binder has taken First Prize at the following places during the present season :— Adelaide, Port Pirie, Ramsay, Mount Gambier, m South Australia ; Pyramid Hill, Warracknabeal, Nhfll, St. Arnaud, Rupanyup, Geelonjr, Sale, Stawell, Smeaton, m Victoria; Wellington, Mudgee, m N.S.W.; and Hobart, Tasmania, ' The Hornsby Binder SUSTAINS ITS FORMER RECORD. VICTORY FOLLOWS VICTORY. IN THE IRIAL FIEL Di AGENT FOR THE ASHBURTON COUNTY i ; GEO. JAMESON. HarVest Requisites. X HAVE A LARGE STOCK OF HALE and DOUACHY'S BEST TWINES, Which I am Selling at 6d, 7d, and B|d per lb. —also,— WIRE (Whitecross), CASTOR and BOILED OILS, &c, &c] AND TO ARRIVE,— CORNSACKS and SEAMING TWINE. D. THOMAS ASHBURTON. MY NEXT WOOL SALE TAKES PLACE ON MONDAY, 19th JAFUAKY, 1891. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON, FAT LAMBS FAT LAMBS. FAT LAMBS. ■jOLIENTS al-e requested to leave particulars at my Office of any Fat Limb* they \j may have to dispose of, as I have purchasers for any number at top prices. D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON D. McFarlane's | qt^hens pros East Street ' pT E P HE N S DR«S The House for GOOD SUGARS for Preserving ■ MARKET HOUSE D. McFARLAN-E'S East Street. The House for BLENDED TEAS of TT7 B liave now m Stock and to Al Quality, VV anivo specially for the Jam D. McFARLANE'S East Street. eamu, - The House for CHINA and GLASS WARE, Runar D. McFARLAN'S East Street. , WyUtl y The House for BUTTER,' CHEESE,. and BACON, Stitn/Jt* D. McFARLANE'S East Street. tOUyWf , The House for GOOD FLOUR, MEAL, and RICE, Sliiaflf D McfARLANE'S East Street. OMC/lf/, The House for all lines of ' From Mauritius, finest Snowdrops, also Ist, 2nd,*,and 3rd grades of white yellow GROCERIES Crystals, Moist yellow, etc. - , ' ' ' From England, .finest Sparkling Loaf At Lowest Possible Rates. Sugar, m Cubes and Tablets, Crushed Loaf, Demarara i ellow Crystals, etc. I> McFARLANE'S ___ EAST STREET Tri rl Tr . , ASHBURTON, \\K TFA TfA lOt 168 ,"? '*>"■ • I fc.ni* ...,,,„ , .1..^--— - Indian, Ceylon, and .China,.guaranteed pure, and sold m any quantity ■■jjgjf' cB: te'i##M as. .jbj from one pound v^ ards —~  „ Also, m fancy 51b 1¥ iW * CPVI^FR fr Tft • ; Caddies. These Teas we can ' «! !!• Orfll\lfDU Ct VV» , reconimend as being Tip Top Value. "T"I7ISH all their Customers a very ... ; VV merry Christmas and they will increase youi|pj[easukif you call on them] TQ GI y E SATISFACTION IS OUR* V giving you a handsome present. We AMRTTTON ■ give presents equal to 10 per cent (2s) m AMUlllum. , the£: • l •"■" I. • ,■  ■ ' ; A Customer spending 5a will receive a present Value of 6d . «fn«T\Tt ■«-«•*? *•* -»^.-»^. >^ <-* - A Customer +g*»jl#f** • STEPHEN S B ROS. ! A>*»r. 'J-St«^'3Tf*» MAEKET HOI)SE Aed so on, the more money you spend the better the present. , . W. W. SPENCER & CO. are now selling CHEAPER than any other house m Ashburton. ' . . White Lace Curtains 2s 6d ,i pair White Calico 3s 6d a dozen Grey Calicos 2s lid a dozen Win CDXDDAiV Check and Stripe Ginghams 4s lid ; J][ JJ[ | 0 i A A ft U B i doz. guaranteed to wash ! I White Muslin 3|d ! Boys' Tweed Suits from 5s 3d ; Men's Tweed Suits 24s 6d Men's and Boys' Hats, Caps, Ties, and »XX /^\ X 3 Braces at half price. [ JL i- / _i \ BOOTS. BOOTS. ', Men's Bluchers 6s 6d Men's Colonial Shooters 10s 6d Men's Strong Leather Elastic Sides 10s AND :6d'"; ■■ ■- '■ . ,■ ■■ . : • :■■: Women's Strong Elastic Slides 6s lid Children's Plain and Patent Leather , / / , Shoes and Strap Slippers m ' endless /-.,,.. , 'r*-r~^ '"X "Tir** 1 ' variet. at very low prices at jVI H i l\l S # CiiCER & CO v THE ARCADE- i | RGE 1. HOPE FOR THE DEAF "" A Person cured ofdeafness and noibey j / X m the Head of long standing, bo a simple Kemedy, will be glad t- T?iQT OTRl?n"r,v > forward a; description of it free t : . EjAbi j ;i 1 anyone who applies. The most as . . , - tonishing cures have lately been effected , vi T by the same remedy. Address: , ; ' . ; Nicholson, 175 William Street, Mcl * :; bourne



new "tear" gifts, new year cards ani) booklets. NEW ANNUAL A rOLUMEb and BOOKS for Prizes and Presentations. NEW FANCY GOODS, .fee.; &r L F. ANDREWES & Co. " ASHBURTON FIf^ISUGADE~ i rpfiTE Half-yearly Inspection by bh I Borough Council will take place on THURSDAY, Bth January, at 8 p.m. All members nuiht attend. A. A. FOOKS, 1 29 ' Lieutenant. UNION FIRK AND MARINE INSUR ANCE COMPANY, LIMITED. Dividend Warrants A RE to be had at the office of John £L G. Restbll, Agent. 1 30 ODDF^l^wf^LtT^^pU^WN Under the-direction of Messks M'Mahon. JTlxe Phonograph, Edison's Startling Talking Machine. MESSRS M'MAHON have much pleas^le'irt announcing the first and only exhibition m Ashburfcofo. of Mr Edison's Latest Phonograph, which will take piace on THURSDAY and FRIDAY NEXT, January §thand9th. Professor Douglas Archibald, M.A., Oxoii., will deliver an intensely interesting .Lecture,; and exhibit the incredible capabilities', ot Edison's Astonishing Talking Machine. Songs by famous Artistes, Speeches by Mr W. E. Gladstone. Instrumental Music performed m Europe and America, will be actually • reproduced with marvel lous fidelity. The Phonograph is capable of reproducing the same " record " many thousands of times. By this moans human speech may be preserved for ever, and the voices of the living and dead will mingle m futurity. The Phonograph-^the most wonderful achievement of the ingenuity of m<ui, Popular prices—3s, 2s, Is. W. J. JINKINS, Business Manager. 1*23 ASHUURTON ['KKMANISNT BUILD IN (.! AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. rf^UE Monthly and other payments will JL bo received at the Odice, Tiincred Street THIS DAY TUESDAY, JANUARY 6, From 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m ; . EDWARD STEPHENS, M anager. I. Salek and Co. (Next Bank New Zealand) . WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELLED- Lowest..CHRiSTCHUftOH Pees as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and JTS guaranteed 12 months. \J "OEBBLE, Pantascopie, and Crystal JL bpectacles. Sights tested free. Several good second-hand Rotheram and Other English LEVERS very cheap and and guaranteed. A SPECIALTY. —Rotheram's English Lovers EXPRESSLY made to OUB OWN ORDER. The best and, most pliable timekeeper m the world, ' Kvery'dcserip ■ it.>n-of Gold and Silver Jewellery made up or neatly repah^ed, 1. SAL UK ATSTB CO,, 12182 Next Bank New Zealand. A USTRALIAN \FTUAL~I?IoVI~ JTJL DENT SOCIETY. ESTABLISHED 1849. FOR LIFE ASSURANCE ON THE MUTUAL PRINCIPLE. NF.W ZEALAND BRANCH HEAD OFFICE-CUSTOM HOUSE QUAY, WELLINGTON. LOCAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS: Hon. Morgan S. Graoe, 0.M.G.,M.D., M.L.C. (Chairman). Gharlea John Johnston, Esq. (Deputy- Chairman). Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq. , The Hon. Uliward Richardson, G*M.G«., M.H.K. Nicholas Reid, Esq, . ANNUAL INCOME £1,625.000 STERLING. INVESTED FUNDS EXCEF.D £9,000,0Q0 STERLING; . REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD AS SURE WITH THIS SOCIETY:^ IT is the only Colonial Life Office giving Annual Bonuses, reducing the net, cost of Assurance to the Lowest Possible, Limit. It is the old largest, wealthiest, and most prosperous Mutual Life Office m the Southern Hemisphere, ITS Bonuses are larger than those of any other Life Office of similar age m any other part of the world, ; The Society has"distributed amongst its members upwards of £4,050,000 m Cash Bonuses, representing Reversionary Bonuses exceeding £8,000,000 sterling: AFTER making unusualamplereserves, the Cash Surplus for division for the year 1889 was £426,494, a larger amount of profit than has ever been realised, or divided-in one year by any other office.'of the British Empire. THE Society issued 11,664 New Policies during the year 1889, assuring £3,679,459, with new Premiums amount: ing to £133,411. ; The S.o»jlt>ty Offers UNDOUBTED SECURITY, LIBERALITY, PROFIT ITS investments m New Zealand securi ties are £1,273,514. and all the surplus Branch accumulations are invested m the Colony, thus making it essentially a 'THOROUGHLY COLONIAL INSTITUTION. BE CAREFUL SELECT THIS SOCIETY, AND DO NOT BE DECEIVED BY THE SIMILARITY OF NAME OF SOME OF THE YOUNGER AUSTRA ! LIAN OFFICES. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Christchurch District Office. ' W. H. JJERRY, : 8 Agency Clerk, Local Broker, H. ZANDER. VISITORS TO ASpQURIiE «g| si, Should OtoMtilf Ift* .v jdSffiljk Wall-known and Buo- m ftimiM Oovruwn. ■ l^^fl^^^ Off* fMmrmnUM. IR^P^ rmnat comim,TATXox.



X)l rPO X?/l P BI" uay P «c imifte by dWI v <3&4" persona of either, sex m? their own localities, at work.'for us. New bxxsiness. All xneet with wonderfxxl success.; Anyone can do the work. Yoxx don't need capital, or about the same as none. We will start yon. No space to explain here. Knt you can make asmxg little fortune honorably and easily. The employment is particularly adapted to the region m which this publication circulates. Boys and girls earn nearly as much as men. Full particulars andinstruefci ons mailed free, Now is the time —don't delay, but write to us at once Stinson & Co.> Portland, Maine, United Statfi 13 9



LOOK OUT for ; STARTING BARGAINS "The Corner;" SALE COMMENCES , SATURDAY, January 10. —TERMS—CASH ONLY. Neck Ribbons 2d per yard, Prints Reduced to 3-|d per yard, Dress Stuffs 4icV per yard, Half price. A line of Hard Felt HATS "IS DURING THE SALE Ladies' Hats purchased .with Trimmings at " THE CORNER" will be : trimmed FREE OF CHARGE, SEE THE WINDOWS AND DOORS W. EL COLLIER « THE CORNEB." I



WANTED TO"PtfRCHASB— Rf\r\r\ BUSHF.LS good clean DUUU Ryegrass. GEO, JAMESON, 1 32 Ashburton and Rakaia ■ rpHE St. Stephens Sunday Schou 1 Treat will take place TO-MORROW m the Domain, at 1.30 p.m. and n»t at the Saleyards as .announced on Sunday. E. A. SCOTT. 1 33 Incumbent.



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