The Labor Troubles.

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London, January 8 and 9. The railway men assert they hit overworked, bub are receding from the position taken up. The loss to the North British Rail way Company, owing to the strike, is estimated at £30,000. The Sailors' and Firemen's Union is negotiating with Mr Fitzgerald, the Australian labor delegate, to secure the federation of the Maritime Labor of Australia with Great Britain. The clerks of the Post Office and Savings Banks in London who went on strike have apologised, and will resume work. The Postmaster-General has promised to inflict Only a light punish ment for their behaviour. The Miners Conference at Birming ham is strongly in favor of a statutory eight hours system. The Directors of the Scotch Railway Companies decline to accept the strikers demand for ten hours per day, and demand the uncon ditional surrender of the men. The strikers are appealing to the trades to support them in the struggle. Mr Fitzgerald has ascertained that the following amounts were forwarded to the Australian strike fund:— Dockers, £1050; Sailors and Firemen, £1000; Parliamentary Committee of the London Trades Council, £1978. The details of other sums remitted are in the possession of Mr John Burns, and Mr Fitzgerald awaits Mr Burns' return from Scotland to obtain a com plete total. Melbourne, January 9. The labor leaders are conferring with the view of abolishing the system of middlemen.

Atrcm^AND, January 9. In reply to the suggestions of Federa tion received by the Trades and Labor Council from Sydney and Brisbane, that body has decided to reply that it is con sidered inadvisable to federate with Austra lian Unions, and that while sympathising with them, they intend in future to work on their own lines, with the control of local funds under District Committees, who will frame rules to suit the special cir cumstances of various districts.

Waterton Sunday School Picnic.

The annual picnic in connection with the Waterton Sunday School was held on Friday, 9th inst. The day being beauti fully fine a very large number of children, with their parents, were at an early hour seen to be making their way down to the beautiful grounds of Mr Grigg, of Long beach, kindly lent by that gentleman tor the occasion. Mr Grigg also despatched a two^horse conveyance to Waterton for the purpose of conveying those of the parents and children who hacl.no other means of getting thither. At about twelve o'clock the scene in the grounds was a very pretty one, the white dresses of many of the little holiday-makers con trasting in a pleasing manner with the verdure JJall around. Mr Donaldson, the Superintendent of the Sunday School, on arriving lost no time in getting things under way towards appeasing the appe tites that had been created by the long drives and bracing atmosphere, and by one o'clock all present to the number of over 100 were seated on the grass under the shade of the trees, and grace having been sung, were soon discussing in a hearty manner the very bountiful supply of pro visions that was being handed round by a number of willing helpers. The meal feeing over, the children dispersed them selves over the grounds, some stroll ing duwn the many shady walks, while others took advantage of the boat for a sail on the pond. \t about two o'clock the Waterton children were joined by those of the Longbeach Sunday School, and the girls under the lead of the Misses Grigg were soon seen to be enjoying themselves in various games, while the jfowys put in their time playing cricket, etc. As .the afternoon wore on preparations flrer«s »*ade for another feast under the jtreesamii at about half-past four o'clock all present, mow to the number of about 150, were again stated on the grass and tea being over the children attending the "Waterton Sunday School were assembled to receive the prizes that had been awarded to them on their year's work. Mr Donaldson in a few words compli mented the children on the regularity of their attendance, explained the basis on which the prize, were awarded, and thank ing the parents for the support they had /riven him during the year, called on Miss Ht^y Grigg to present the prizes to the chilcfren. This was done in a very pleas ing manner, after whichcheerswere given lor Mr Grigg (who was unavoidably ab sent) and (fcfoe Misses Grigg for their kind ness in letting them have such beautiful grounds in.wbfeh. to hold their annual picnic. . The thanks of all present are due to Mesdames Donaldson, Pother*©, Watson, Cobb, Simms and Glugecs, and Misses Gri<*g (2), Donaldson, Hep«orth and Dawkins for their untiring efforts to make the treat a success- At about six o'clock the large gathering «c&gpersed to their several homes rth«*oughly satisfied with their day's .outing. ___^_^____

New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company.

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Auckland, January 0., The New Zealand^ and Merrantile I Agency Company, Ik^on, have cabled that the report for the year.end™ 31«t December has been issued/ Ije net profit, including £12,936 brougWvforward from the plrerious year, is £92,4^, * dividend of 10 per cent is to be paid, £Ud £20,000 added to the reserve, fund, rhe h amount earned forward is £866<. me reserve fund will now amount to £310,000. ■

The Behring Sea Diffi culty.

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Washington, January 9. DMottrt&ists here anticipate an <e»rly iupM>le settlement of the Bebring Sea &sjiery dispute. Mr J, G. Blame, Secretory of State, suggests that a Commission jsjjould visit Alaska ±o settle the matter.

Latest Cable News

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Received sanvaxy 10,11 a.m.) SPORTINa LoN»osr, January 9. Wentworth and Mons Meg have been entered for the Ascot gold cup .^ndßunbury plate and Mons. Meg for •ifche all-aged March stakes at New pnariet.

GERMAN-AUSTRALIAN STEAM SERVICE.

JJeklin, January 9. ThQ Gwwiro-4«#j»lW* Steamship

Company are building a 4000 ton steamer for the Colonial serv ice. Tl icy intend to despatch a steamer t) Aus tralia every three weeks.

AUSTRALIAN

[Received January 10, 11. n.ni.j THE UNEMPLOYED. Svdsky, January 10. The Church of England has initiate 1 a scheme for the relief of the unem ployed. A Refuge will be established where they will be provided for tijl work is found. The whole organisation ■ of the Church in the Colony will be enlisted in furtherance of the project.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN

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London, January 8. The will of the late Countess of Rosebery has been sworn at three quarters of a million. The steamship owners, having de clined to co-operate with the Freight Committee, the ring is weakened, and a reversion to the former state is con sidered likely. William Moroney, one of those who pleaded guilty to participating in the Phoenix Park murders, and was sen tenced to ten years' penal servitude, has been released from custody. Captain Hutchinson, commanding the Speedwell, Avas seized with an attack of hemorrhage of the lungs after a dinner given by the Duke of Edinburgh, and is. in a critical con dition. Professor Anderson Stuart, who visited Bei'lin for the purpose of studying I)r Koch's process, on behalf of New South Wales, South Australia, and New Zealand, has been promised three bottles of lymph. The Agents-General continue to bring before Mr Goshen, Chancellor of the Exchequer, the necessity for a Bill providing for the investment of trust funds in colonial stocks, and now urge for legislation on the lines of the report submitted by the Select Com mittee which enquired into the question last session. Dairy butter, ex Coptic from New Zealand, realised from 84s to 96s per cwt; and factory made from 106s to 112s. The " St. James' Gazette" publishes "■General" Booth's trust deed of the Salvation Army, and declares it worth less as a protection to subscribers. Manilla, January 8. During the recent revolt the natives of Onea, one of the Caroline Islands, killed three hundred foreigners, and as the excitement has extended over the whole group, it is feared that a general massacre will result. Guatemala, January 8. A terrible epidemic of smallpox is raging throughout the republic, and 20,000 deaths are reported. Paris, January 9. In the Chamber of Deputies it is considered desirable to hold an Im perial commercial congress this or next year.

INTERPROVINCIAL

Auckland, January 0. Laurie and Company's confectioners manufactory and a cottage at Newmarket, were destroyed by fire last night. The damage is estimated at £1000 about half of which is covered by insurance in the youth British. The New Zealand Educational Institute to-day passed a resolution affirming the desirability of establishing a Teachers' Benefit Society. It was decided that the next meeting of the Council should be held at Christchurcli on January sth, 1892. J The Wainui haa arrived from Samoa Fiji and Tonga. She brings news of the wreck of the Auckland barque Notero at ( Howland Island and brings np Captain Campbell and the crew. All hands were saved. The Notero was lost on Howland Island on August 17. striking a ridge of coral rocks one mile from the shore of the Island, while standing out to sea. The ■ reef is not marked on the charts. The ship broke up and the crew left in the boats and landed safely on the Island whence the brigantine Ryno took them to Samoa. The wreck was sold to Captain Skeet for £20 on behalf of Mr Arundel the charterer. She became, a total wreck. She was a Norwegian wooden barque of 430 tons owned by Mr Craig of Auckland.

The Child Murder Case.

«- ARREST OF A CONSTABLE AND HIS WIFE.

EXTRAORDINARY STORY,

THE MOTHER JSTILL MISSING,

Christchtjrch, January 10. The developments of the child murder case are more curious than ever. Yesterday the detectives were engaged all day in following up the clue and the i result of their work has created intense astonishment. In the afternoon Con stable Daniel Flanagan, stationed at Addingtoa was arrested on the charge of the murder of the child whose head was found in Gloucester street. Subsequently Flanagan's wife was arrested on ihe same charge. It is said that there is a third party implicated but the police are reticent. Flanagan is about 68 years of age and has been 25 years in the police force. His wife is also of advanced age. Later. A peculiar story is told in regard to the child imirctei 1 pa.se, which discloses a terrible state of affairg. The thticl party implicated proves to be a woman, and fcl;n§ 4^r-ghter of Constable Flanagan. Three .w/aeks ago she was confined of a male child, «Mch was given out to nurse. On Monday evening she visited the nurse in company with her brother, paid the board, and took the ehild|»way. On see ing the report of the discovery in the papers they went to the nurse and asked whether she had received a visit from the police $he answered "no." They then told her to keep quiet and say nothing. They told her jbfeftl, after leaving the house at dusk, they wm met by three men who rushed them in Gloucester street, that the men had a rope with which the woman was tied,fthat the child was taken aw*y, and that they then went home 'vtf. told Flanagan what had happened., ';.' Miss Flanagan left £g? >p]lmgton last night, her brother seeing n*e boat M, The nurse has identified the b*by;s clothing which was found as that supplied to her by the woman who took the child away . -r,, At the Police Court this morning, I la iaagan ,and his wjfe were charged with the murder of ttte vifanjL Jntense interest j was token in the proceeding^. Tli£ Cpurt was crowded. Both prisoners appeared to feel their position keenly. Inspector Pender said the case was a very grave one, but he desired to say as little as pos sible about it at present. He had no hesitation n saying, however, that the evidence pointed very strongly to the

prisoners beins: implicated in the murder, particularly the femalo prisoner. There was no doubt a foul murder had been committed, and he a,sked for a remand till Wednesday next, which was granted. Wellington, January 10; On the arrival of the Te Anau, the ship was searched for the woman Flanagan who was supposed to have left by her last night, but no trace of her was dis covered. The police think she never went on board.

One Woman's Nerves.

Looking backward to a certain lonely and unhappy time, a lady says: " I dragged "" in this miserable coi dition for years, until I got tired of doctoring and taking stuff that did me no good. One physician attended me for eighteen months, giving me liut little relief.

i "I slept only in a broken fashion, and arose in the morning very little the better for having gone to bed. There was often severe pain in my head and ever my eyes, and an almost constant sense of sickness. The skin gradually got dry and yellow, the region of the stomach and bowels felt cold and dead and the natural energy and warmth appeared to be ebbing out of me like the water out of a river at low tide.

" In June, 1889, whilst living? at More down, Bournemouth, I had a worse attack than any I had had'before. I was taken with a feeling of cramp, as if pins and needles were running into me, all over my body. I could not move, and had to lie helpless in bed. The doctor was sent for, aid attended me every day, but did not seem to know what to make of my case. In fact, he was puzzled, and finally said, ' I don't really know what your complaint is

" I trembled and shook and felt as'if I should fall to pieces. I was first hot ami then cold, and so dreadfully nervous I could nob bear any one in the room with me, and yet I did not wish them far. away in case I should call out for help, every time one of these spasms came on I said to myself, * I am sure I shall never get up again.' . . . ' ' I took nothing but liquid food; and yet could not. retain even that on my stomach. By this time I was nothing but skin and bone. My legs went clammy, as if I had no blood left in me. My memory completely failed. I never ex pected to recover, and that Mas the opinion of my friends. After they had called to see me they would go away say ing, ' She vail never get better.' My head ached so dreadfully I thought I should lose my senses. *' I had given up all hope, when one daymy friend Mrs West, of Bournemouth, called and asked what I was taking. I said, ' Oh, I'm tired of taking things ; its no use ; I shall die.' Then she told me she was once ill much as I was, and was cured by Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup./ 1 Well," I said, I'll try it if you will send for it.' She did so, and I seemed to feel better on taking the first dose, and after three days I was able to walk across the room, and by the end of the week I went down stairs. Now lam as well as ever. All my nervousness has left me, and I can eat and digest my food without feel ing any distress "I want to say finally, that I knew about Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup and should have tried it years before if certain acquaintances hadn't said, 'Oh don't take it, for it will do you no good.' They said that because it was advertised, not because they knew for themselves. It was bad advice for me, and cost me years of torture. From what I have said— which is but part of my story—the people may infer what I think of this remedy. I thank God that I did resort to it at last before it was too late." (Signed) Mrs Jane Foster, Darracott oad, Pokesdown, Bournemouth, Hants. March, 1890. It is only necessary to autl that the malady from which Mrs Foster suffered was indigestion, dyspepsia, and nervous prostration. Brought on originally by grief and shock at her husband's sudden and violet death, her system did not rally until Mother Seigel's Curative Syrup re moved the tcrpor of the digestive organs, and thus enriched the blood and fed the nerves. It always has this effect in like cases. We can only regrot that she foolishly procrastinated in the matter of using it. Her statement of facts may be relied upon, as the case has been hor >ughly and impartially investigated.

Mr S. Hordern, of Sydney, who is forming a stud in New South Wales, is purchasing high quality mares in England. The "Aus tralasian," referring to Mr Hordem's pur chase in New Zealand, states that buyers may go to England for the next twenty years and not obtain such a collection of mares -as were sold at Sylvia Park.

The Best Remedy for, Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently, recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subject. Norton's Pills, with justice called the ' Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle aperient, are mild in their operation, aiid afe under any circumstances. Sold iv ottles, at Is l^d, 2rf 9d, 11s, by all medicine endors throughout the wo Id.

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STEPHENS "O ROS TEPHENS ID ROS MARKET HOUSE "VT7E have now in Stock and to VV arrive specially for the Jam eason, . i " , '■'" , '.".' ' ■■■' . Sugar, X Sugar, Sugar, From Mauritius, finest Snowdrops, also Ist, 2nd, and 3rd grades of white yellow Crystals, Moist yellow, etc. From England, finest Sparkling Loaf Sugar, in Cubes and ( Tablets, Crushed? Loaf, Demarara Yellow Crystals," etc. • TEA. TEA. TEA. r Indian, Ceylon, and China, giaranteed pure, and sold in any quantity from one pound upwards. , , Also, in fancy 51b. , f , 1 Caddies. These Teas we 'dan recommend as being Tip Top Value. TO GIVE SATISFACTION IS OUR AMBITION. STEPHENS BROS. MARKET HOUSE « Im SPARROW TAILOR AND I MEN'S MERCER. EAST STRICT, t L Salek and Co. (Next Bank New Zealand) WATUHMAKEES AND JEWELL RP- Lowest Christchurch Pees as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and pTS guaranteed 12 months. t) T~)EBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal JLT (Spectacles. Sights tested free. Several good second-hand Rotheram and Other English LEVERS very cheap arid and guaranteed. A SPEClALTY.—Rotheram's English Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUB OWN ORDER. The best and most reliable timekeeper in the world. Every descrip ion of Gold and Silver Jewellery made up or neatly repaired. 1. SALEK AND CO., 12t32 Next Bank New Zealand! \[ UW Q HTTwl"Nir~ i_N O W O HO WING A FASHIONABLE LOT OF Springs Summer Goods. THE LATEST FASHION, REASONABLE PRICES, . GOOD FIT and WORKMANSHIP, ought to ensure a ready sale for those Goods. Come Karly, Aad Hvoltl The Rush at Ama«" Our Customers may depend upon cur promise that their orders will be finished up to time. 11. & E. Craighead, TANCRED STREET, ' ASHBURTON, THE ABHBUIfON GUARDIAN." From and after the 30th November, 1886 the termsof Subscription to this jpunial will be a follows, viz :— xF PAID IN ADVANCE. t»er Half-year,,, 12s 6d, by post, 18 8 6d „ loar ... 24s Od, by post, 7s 0d >, I*' BOOKED. Pc Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by po&t, 21s 6d t^'- / c\ r ,r ■•• 30s ?^ hy P°st' 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices if paid for at the time of insertion, 2s 6d jf booked, 4a each. »vm m»y be icut a



B, M. JONP-, SA.NT.A. OUA.TTS IJS <CO3XIL\'« ---• A ND so is Old Father Christmas, to give the above a fiUing reception. TJie .J-jL. Undersigned is now opening up a varied and well selected Stock of Useful and Ornamental Goods suitable for Presents, Prizes, Jtewards, Xmas and New Year Gifbs, ranging from a diminutive Penny Doll to ji Seventy Guinea Piano panese Toys and Fancy foods, Albums, Photo Frames, Desks, Work Boxes Cabinets, Ladies Bags, Glove and Kerchief Boxes, Dressing Cases, Electro-Plated, Goods, Ornaments in great variety, elegant and chaste in design, Pjrfumery and ' Toilet Requisites, Cricketing Material, Fancy Glassware, Tea Services. Opals Brackets and Plush Leather Goods. BOOKS Suitable for Prize and Presentation purposes, specially imported from the Religious Tract Society, Ward and Lock, Cassell and Co., and other publishers for the Xmas Trade. Booklets in great variety and Xmas Cards. The above is the largest and most complete Stock of Books and Fancy Goods in die county, affording the greatest choice, and offered at the LOWEST POSSIBLE REMUNERATIVE PRICES School Committees purchasing Book's for prizes Tos and Fancy Goods forschool treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. Inspection Invited. H. M. ~JONES am



MR S. B. SEYMOUE, SURGE ON-DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILI VISIT ASHBURTON on dates to be announced, and may be consulted at MR CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST 2 710^ n HRISTMAS SALE. EVERY NOVELTY IN I FANCY GOODS, : I SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS : VERY CHEAP. MRS ADAMS FANCY REPOSITORY, Saundera' Buildings. 12 158 ~D; McFarlane's East Street The House for GOOD SUGARS for Pimerving, D. MoFARL'ANE'S East Street. The House for BLENDED TEAS of Al Quality, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for CHINA and GLASS WARE, D. McFARLAN'S East Street. The House for BUTTER, CHEESE, and BACO*?, • D. McFARLANE'S East Street. : Th* House for GOOD FLOUR, MEAL, and RICE, D B, McFARLANE'S,East Street. The House for all lines of : ■ At Lowest Possible Rates. I> ■ MoFABLAINE'S' EAST STREET 1 AS H B U R T O N> 101168 "XTOTWHSTANDING continueto ex ports ot the success ot other Machines, THEDEERING ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER, COSTIMES TO HOID ITS OW Having, during the last two Seasons, secured upwards of 60 EEIZES In the Australasian Colonies. The Machine as now offered is a marvel of SIMPLICITY, STRENGTH, and DURABILITY. Actual experience proving that THE DEERING Requires fewer extra parts than any Machine in the field. The Undersigned has now on hand a LARGE ASSORTMENT of duplicates (extras), and is therefore ready for emer gencies. Twines, Oils Corn Sacks, &c, John G. Bestell WOOL STORES WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 24th December, 1890. Massey-Toronto Light Binder. LIGHTEST IN DRAFT. SUREST TO TIE. EASIEST TO MANAGE. SWIFTEST TO CUT. THE LONGEST LIVED.) MOST SCIENTIFICALLY MADE Stationary Axle ANJD Raise and Lower Style 5, 6, and 7 FEET CUTS. Of the latter only very few on hand. £2000 V Tjrth of Extras in Stock, which wil be supplied to farmers at manufacturer's prices at any time DAY 0 $ NIGHT, FRIEDLANDER BROS.



HAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD. TpSTIMATE OF RECEIPTS AND JJJ EXPENDITURE. Receipts. Expenditure. Amount of Maintenance arid Rate Repairs £116 4s 8d £116 4s 8d RATE NOTICE. "VTOTICE is hereby given that it is the ±N intention of the Hampstead Town Board at their next meeting on MONDAY, January 26th, 1891, to make a rate of one halfpenny in the pound (|d in £) on all rateable properties in the district for the period commencing on April Ist, 1890, and ending on March 31st, 1891, and payable in one sum on February 20th, 1891, and that the Rate Book is open for inspection at the Board's office, Hamp stead, from 10 o'clock a.m. till 3 o'clock p.m. from the 12th to 26th of January, 1891, inclusive. J. C. BELL, Clerk to Hampstead rr Wn Board. January 9th, 1891. , 1*53



if. sraiiu t, rJHE ARCADE ' ASHBURTON BAKERY. TTAVING arranged with my father, _LjL Mr J. C. Grubb, to carry on the above business, owing to my leaving for the North Island, I have to request that all OVERDUE ACCOUNTS be settled by 20th January. 142 CHAS. GRUBB. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASHBURTON. Under the Management of Joe St. Clair. Manager for the Faust. Family. MrE. Faust. • . ; "The Musical Event of the Century." SEASON OF TWO NIGHTS ONLY. TUESDAY «f WEDNESDAY Evenings, January 13th and 14th. Appearance of the Great Lou (lon Bellring-erss, And the Marvellous Faust Fsxmily. Musicians, Pantomimists & Comedians, With whom is associated the Eminent Cornet Soloist, Herr yon cler JMelicten, And a Host of other Sterling Entertainers, Who will appear on the above mentioned dates in a DISTINCTLY NOVEL ENTERTAIN MENT, Musically Excellent and Most Refined. For full particulars See Bills. Popular prices ... 3s, 2s, and Is. Box plan for the sale of Reserved Seats now opon at Mr Zander's To bacconist. JAMES MORGAN, lf£B Business Representative.



BOOTS- BOOTS- Men's Bluchers 6s 6d Men's Colonial Shooters 10s 6d ' Men's Strong Leather Elasric Sides 10s 6d ' .. ' ■ Women's Strong Elastic Sides 6s lid Children* Plain and Patent Leather Shoes ank Strap Slippers in endless variety at very low prices at '



W 9 W. ®i>eiH»er & Co WISH all their Customers a very merry CJirisimas and they will increase you pleasure if you call oil them by giving you a handsome present. We give presents equal to 10 per ceut (2s) in the£. A Customer spending 5s will receive a present Value of 6d A Customer spending 10s will receive a present Valve Of Is A Customer spending 20s will receive a . present Value of 2s Anlso on, the more money you spend the better the present. W, W. SPENCER & CO. are now selling CHEAPER than any other house in Ashburton. White Lace Curtains 2s 6d a pair White Calico 3s 6d a dozen Grey Calicos 2s lid a dozen Check and Scripe Ginghams 4s lid doz. guaranteed to wash . ■ ■ : White Muslin 3iUl Boys' Tweed Suits from 5s 3d Men's Tweed Suits 24s (id - Men's avd Boys' Hats, Caps, Ties and Braces and half price.



finENDERShi-e invited for the Erection . '|_ of a House at Ilakaia. Plans and I Wne.ciJieit!ions at my office. Tenders close ':m FRIDAY, llkli insh, at 6 p.m. The Invent or any tender, not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, I;isf; Architect.



CHIIPIB BARGAINS. A NDBEW O RR HAS opened up a Splendid Show OJF Hew Goods 1$ ALL DEPABTMENTS. Beautiful Assortment op l FANPY GOODS, , Suitable for Presents. LADIES', GENTS', 4nb CHILDREN'S Boots and Shoes GBEATLY REDUCED. ANDREW ORR,



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