which has cut lqQse from the Republic. Fonseca threatens to expel all who attempt to overthrow the Dictatorship, but only part of the navy supports him . Fonesca is suppressing all news papers opposed to him. I

FATAL BULL FIGHT.

Rome, November 11. During a bull fight at Castellamare, m Southern Italy, the seats collapsed, and five huiulred people were thrown to the ground. A hundred received in juries, and twenty cases are expected to end fatally.

EGYPTIAN AFFAIRS.

Paris, November 11. " Le Temps " betrays acute irritation at Lord Salisbury's references to Egypt, and accuses him of advancing empty pretexts to justify a breach of his promise to evacuate the country. Other French journals, however, are less insulting m their remarks. Lord Salisbury's speech has caused a decided rise m Egyptian stocks.

(Received November 12. 11 a.m.) PEICE OF FLOUR, London, November 11. The Leeds millers have raised the price of flour three shillings.

MC KINLEY TARIFF.

The McKinley tariff is severely affecting shipping at the Port o£ Lon don.

Canterbury Metropolitan Show.

BY TELEGRAPH. CflpiSTCHtntOH, November 12. The Canterbury Metropolitan Show was commenced to-day. The weather was fine, and there was a good attendance of visitors from all parts of the colony, including tho Hons. J. McKenzie and J. Bryce. The prominent features of the Show are the sheep and implements. The Lincoln class is the largest ever shown. In the strong combing merino, MrChas. Gaulter, Blenheim, took first and the medal for best ram ; Messrs Bullen Bros., ofKaikoura, second. In young rams, Mr Henry Hoare, of Pleasant Point, was first. In ewes, Bullen Bros, were first, m Roinney Marsh, Messrs J. M. Reid, Oamaru, and J. Deans are chief prize-takers. In Border Leicesters, Hon. M. Holmes and Mr J. M. Reid are the most successful. Mr J. Deans is a very successful exhibitor m Shorthorn cattle,and Mr .1. Grigg also took a number of prizes. Mr Menfove's Oxford Roan Duke took first and champion for Short* \ horn bulls. In Hereford cattle, Mr A. ■ M, Clark, (Temuka) was the chief exhibi j tor ; m Dutch Friesian, J. Grigg ; m Ayr „•' shire Mr J. Little and J. M. Reid. All the classes are very well filled with good stock. There is a fine show of fat. cattle, the prizes being divided between S. Garforth, W. Henderson, Ji'Fergusson, J. Deans, and D. Ruther ford—all local breeders. Draught horses Wbre not shown m particularly large numbers but the quality was good. The show of implements is very fine, all lead ing manufacturers and importers being represented. The Wolseley and Burgon sheep shearing machines were shown at work and attracted considerable interest.

In draught horses, the following are Ashburtonpme-takers:—Mr John Small's Lord Cranley iirst m three-year-old entires ; John Shearer's Muirlad's Molly, third m brood mares; sameowner's Punch second iv three - year -old geldings; McCormisk Bros, first, m two-year-old filiiea ; R. Clarke's King's Pride lirst and E. Church second m yearling colts. John. Small's Empress and Princess second and third m yearling fillies ; John Grid's Boband Harry first; John Small's Wallace and Prince third m pairs of geld ings ', John Small's Diamond and Polly first m pairs of mares ; same owner's Wal lace, Piince, Diamond and Polly first, and John Grigg's Bob, Harry, Punch, and Diamond second m four horse team ; P. Cunningham's Meg first, John Shearer's Flora McDonald, second m dry mares. Judging m other sections was nat com pleted at the luncheon adjournment.

THE ASHBtJRTON GUARDIAN: T^UR&DAY, NOT EMEE 12, 189 L.



— _« : _;—.—■ .■;■;!.. '.■".j^:.^; TTAVING Now Completed MARKING OFF their LAST SHIPMENT ■*-■*• fOF NEW GK)ODS Comprising NINETY-SEVEN'BALES| CAbk-!, etc., have eve.y confidtsace m inviting their FRIENDS and CUSTOMERS,, to an - 1( >_ ? EARLY INSPECTION, without being pressed TO BUY, Of the MOST COMPLETE and VARIED STOCK of IN THE COUNTY^ Including the new . TERRY QUILTS, SATIN and SUEZ TOILERS, LINEN TURKEY TOWELS, BATH TOWELS, TABLINGS, ■■■■■ ' '■■■■■■ ';1' ■■■■ '" NAPKINS, : D'OYLEYS, KTC, KTC. : Our Stock of WASHING and FANCY Ai immnuoo Stock of BOOTS; and ; SHOES, wo; The new Reform Shoe. DRESSES is without doubt magnificent. —A real luxury. LINOLEUMS, BRUSSELS AND OTHER CARPETS, MATS, etc, f Our CLOTHING and GENTLEMEN'S DEPARTMENT  . has been restocked.with a very complete assortment of- SHIETS(in all makes), Underclothing, HATS, TIES, etc. ft®* SUITS to measure made with despatch, and accuracy of fit guaranteed* ■■■ . ; : . .■ . _—: o :-— KAIAPOI HOUSE s TANCRED STREET



WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. Season 1891-92. TT7 E ARE PREPARED TO llAKis [MIIERAIi €A§H ADIMCEi GROWING CLIPS, OR ON LOTS PLAC IN OUR HANrS FOR SALE NOJCOMMISSION CHARGED OK ADVANcES' AND NOICOMMISSION CHARGED FOR OFFERING WOOL UNLESS A SALE IS EFFECTED. WOOLPACIvS, TWINE, &a, SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CCRRENT LikTE&y, FEIJ^DLANDER BKQy.



BOOTS. BOOTB- BOOTS REMEMBER All \ew droo<lß. liargre Stock of Koot«, Just arriyed for Coining -SBST Season. "BMi 1"* Offered W^^^SKJf^SfS^iL Re^ardlesn €hoo§e of Cost. i » from, GOOD NEWS ! BOOTS DOWN IN PRICE. NOT TO BE SURPASSED FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY F. NOKES, LEICESTER^BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET. TIMBEE. TIMBEE. TIMBEE. --**** — TyE ARE NOW LANDING EX "BASSA" direct from HOBART, fIA AAA FETCT, V.D.L. HARD WOOD, suitable for DRAY FRAMES,' AKJ jUUU GATES and HURDLES, also DRAY SHAFTS. JUST OPENED UP A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FARM & GARDEN TOOLS, BRUSH WARE & CARPENTERS TOOLS Ridging 1 and Spouting. Paintg, Oils, Colours, A PapeiftaiigiDgs. In order to meet the requirements of this District, we shall henceforth carry on the PAINTING, GLAZtNG, PAPERHANGING, & SIGN-WRITING trade m all its branches. This department wiD be under the personal conduct and supervision.of MR J. B. CHAPMAN, whose work, for finish and durability, is well and favorably known. We guarantee the quality of material and first-class work. • . . Fresh Supplieu of Kerosene to JEXancl. W. H. Collirus and Co., i IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETO ; TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company, Royai Insurance Oompany.



WOOLPACKS, TWINE, AND ALL NECESSARIES AT LOWEST I J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORGE JAMESON,'--. AGENT, ASHBURT ON AND RAKA IA. 'SPARROW & BERRYMAN HAVE now m full swin? on their New Premises the largest staff of Tailors ever employed m this district. *Tllßt Onfm^rl • -f A splkndid lot of new summer suit* *3 UOl VPvlltJU . \ INGS IN ALL THE LATKbT PATTERNS. With our Large and Increasing CASH BUSINESS, we are satisfied with half the .iJ.sual Profits, and are now making Men's Colonial Tweed Suits to measure from £2 IOS Cash ' Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers to measure, 15g 6<l &C, Tennis aiid Cricket Suits. Best Quality Cricket Trousers to measure, Ifti 11 ' TENNIS SHIRTS, HATS, TIES, AND SHOES m great varietyTt »EI>tJCJEJI> PRICES. New Summer REGATTA SHIRTS (with 2 collars) ; usual price 7s 6d, reduced to ... ... ... 5^ Ocl all ai #7P<3 MEN'S NEW SUMMER VESTS from CSs «d BOYS' NEW SUMMER SUITS from .. ... -3* Orf.' MEN'S and BOYS' BOOTS and SHOES of every description. Try our School Boots from 4s 6d, every pair guaranteed to give good wear. SPAKRO W & ~BERRYMAN t & 1 Xio3a s sc m tttfittbeb EAST STREET, ASHBXTETON.



iTOP !iA(MD READ? mHE. CHEAPEST SHOP FOR BOOTS AND SHOES IS J BISHOP'S NEW BOOT fcTOBE, NO OLD STOCK. ALL NEW GOODS] LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES. All goods ".Bought Direct, STYLE, WEAR, and CHEAPNESS combined. AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES and SHORTEST POSSIBLE NOTICE. Note the Address mr JT. BISIIOP, Direct Importer, CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. J. BROCKELBANK, 'r — .'... . , . ' r Manager. WOOL "WOOL "WOOII SEASON 1891-9 2. Messrs MILES AND CO. ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on thb ENSUING Placed m their hands FOR SALE rirTX>d ■ -i \CI Tl7/"\/~\T either m Ashburton or at Christ- VyJjXirO UJD W \J\j\jL church ;or FOR SHIPMENT to MILES BROS. & CO., London.



HORNSBY STEEL FRAME BINDER i ■■..,-'■'■..■'.■.■'' !.! THE SIMPLEST, THE EASIEST TO MANAGE, | THE MOST DURABLE. ?WTONER of *O First Prizes at £38 Field Trials {held last Season. I ■ The English Machine, AND THE BEST ALL-ROUND BINDER IN THE MARKET] Farmers are invited to inspect the Machine on the Christchurch Show Gronnd on FRIDAY NEXT. 4 ' . . . GEOtfGE JAMESON, ■I: ' ■ . .•■ : : ■'■ U ■-■ -■ ' ' AGENT • Ashburton and R;ikaHr.



New Zealand ClotJiiiig" Factory. JyT EW AND FASHIONABLE GOODS OF EVERY DESCRIPTION ARRIVING DAILY. NBW SUITS FOR LITTLE BOYS,"™ NEW SUITS FOR YOUTHS. NEW SUITS FOR SCHOOL BOYS. NEW SUITS FuR MEN. NEW HATS, NEW TIES, NEW COLLARS, NEW SHIRTS. SUITS MADE TO MEASURE. TWEEDS AND COATINGS IN GREAT VARIETY. WERTHEIM CELEBRATED SEWING MACHINES can be obtained on EASY TIME PAYMENTS. flfew Zealand Clothing Factory. W. H. WEBBER, Manager. New Spring Fashions. WV H. COIJiIER "The Corner,'' JS SHOWING A LARGE AND SELECT STOCK OF DRAPERY, MILLINERY, GLOVES AND LACES, PRINTS, MEN'S AND BOYS'CLOTHING, &c., Of Choice Design for Spring and Summer Wear. FOR SOUND VALUE THE PRESENT STOCK IS SELDOM EQUALLED AND CANNOT BE SURPASSED. ■ LADIES are Respectfully Invited to Inspect and Compare before PURCHASING ELSEWHERE. A SPECIAL LINE OF LADIES' FRENCH SHOES AT Ss lid. SEE THEM ! ALSO—Many Special Lines too numerous to mention. W «. COJ/LIEW, "The Corner."



MR DODDS trusts his friends and patients will find his New Rooms more convenient and comfortable than his former ones. G. F. DODDS, HJ29 Surgeon Dentist. James McGregor, TOBACCONIST, AND HAIRDRESSER. I AM now showing a choice assortment of Silver Mounted Briar Pipes, being a complete set of samples of one of the, largest wholesale houses m Dunedin, and when added to my present stock of Meerschaum, Myall, Asbestos, G.8.D., and other leading makes are well worth Thb Attention or Smoker . CIGARS A SPECIALTY,; I have also a large and varied assortment of Smokers' and Toilet requisites. the HAIR-DRESSING SALOON Is .vithout doubt the best appointed m South Canterbury INSPECTION INVITED. JAMES MCGREGOR, East Street. Stephens Bros., MARKET HOUSE. TX^B. HAVE JUST LANDED .OUR SEASON'S SUPPLY .OF 8.8.A. SHEEP SHEARS WITH AIL THK NEWEST IMPROVEMENTS, Turkey Stones Red Raddle Lamp Black Taloo Oils| &o;, &g, Coarse Castor Oil, Linseed, Boiled and Raw, Valvoline. ALL KINDS OF DAIRYING UTENSILS. In addition to Pocket Cutlery, Table Cutlery, Watches, Clocks, Pocket Books, Mirrors, Bedsteads, Saws, Planes, Chisels, Axes, Tomahawks, Spades, Forks, Rakes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws, Copper Rivets, Hammers, and Goree Knives. ALSO- Some Very Choice lanes IN PLATED WARE AND CHINA, Suitable for Presents. ALL GOODS DELIVERED IN Town, Suburbs, and to Railway Station. ALL GOODS AT THE LGWE&T POSSIBLE PRICES. STEPHENS BROS., 3MAHKKT HOUSE,



T. BULLOCK. SHEEP~FEED. TO LET, for 6 Months, 208 Acres (Grass Land. Apply to • T. BULLOCK, i 201 ACRES for Sale, fronting the Hinds, m its native state. Very suitable for a crop of Turnips. Easy Terms AppJyto T. BULLOCK. £'135. Section and Cottage centrally situated m Burneet Street, and for aale at above price. NICE, LITTLE PROPERTY at Allen ton. NOT having sold Mr John Gudsel's property by auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it. Terms easy. T. BULLOCK, Public Notices. TTENRY DALLEY begs to inform I I the public of Ashburton and the Suburbs, that he is now running for hire a Licensed four-wheeled CAB, which can be used either an an open or close Carriage. Express and Carrier's Carts run as usual. HENRY DALLEY, HAMPSTEAD. 10§76 *■ - 1111 . SELLING OFF Surplus Stock of Books, Stationery, and Fancy Goods at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES For Cash Only. L. F. ANDREWES & CO., Stationeks' Hall. ASHBURTON GAS, COAL, ANI> COKE COMPANY, LIMITED. THE ANNUAL MEETING OF SHAREHOLDERS Will be held at the Offices Arcade Chambers, on TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 17, 1891, Afe 4 o'clock m the Afternoon. Business : To receive Directors' Report and Bal ance-sheet To elect Two Directors m the place of Messrs Hugo Friedlander and F. B. Standibh, both of whom are eligible and offer themselves for re-election. To elect an Auditor, and other general business. 3. WARD, 11340 Secretary. Removal Wotice. T.HE DENTAL SURGERY OF MR G. F. DODDS, Will be Removed to the Premises lately occupied by Mr C. M. Brooke, m BURNETT STREET (Opposite the Mail Office), From and after WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11,



I _ ................. .-■ 1 .... . . . ;. . -, ■ Timber, Coal, and Firewood Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr John G. Restell, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they are now prepared to supply the following : — BUILDERS' MATERIALS. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Tofcara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers. The Kauri and White Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready for immediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8 and 9, Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all sizes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws, Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdle^, Palings, etc. COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood. Oils of all descriptions. Fire Bricks. PRODUCE—Chaff, Oats, Bran. Sharps. Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION. MOSS andTrBSTBLL, ?EST STREET, ASHBURTON. 11 3



■lOIH TTAVE now m Stock and Landing ex ;" Rakaia " and " Mamari" 2 Tons Sash Weights. 5 „ Barb Wire. 10 Casks Plough Shares, | 4 Bales Plough Line. 8 „ Room Papers, Choice patterns*, 75 Drums Boiled Oil. 2 Tons White Lead, 281 b tins. A „ Red Lead. |  Mixed Paints. 1 Case Aspihall's Enamel. Varnishes of all kindj. 20 Tins Olive Oil. 30 Tins Colza Oil, 50 Cases Castor Oil. 100 Tins Lubroline Oil. 50 „ Valvoline Oil. 30 „ Tins Sheep-marking Oil. 3 Cases Leather Belting, H to 6in, 2  Perforated Zinc for Threshing Mills. 5  Bedsteads. 1  Spring Balances. 2  Engine Packing. 1000 Yards^Wire Netting. 2000 Feet Iron Pipe 1| t© lin, 2 Casks Pumps. 3 Cases Carpenters' Tools. 25 Colls Rope, 1 to 3in. 2 Cases Spring-blind Rollers. 2 Casks Horse Shoes. 2  Files and Rasps. 4 Cases Boot Protectors. 1 „ Augers and Brace Bits. 1 „ Table Cutlery. 1 „ Pocket Cutlery. 15 Tons Bar Iron. 2 „ Black Sheet Steel. 2 Casks Plough and Trace Chains. 4  Bolts, Locks and Hinges. 4 Cases Steel Trunks. 1 „ Hay Rakes. 3 „ Hay Forks, 12 Packages Spades and Manure Forks. 2 CasesE.P. Goods, consisting of Spoons, Forks, Butter Knives, &c., &c. HOUSE FURNISHING IRONMONGERY IN GREAT VARIETY. ■Illlh Will All Iroiiinongers & Importers Ask for Ninian Hy&lop, and Co.'s Imperial new seasons Pure Ceylon and Indian Teas. Special prigee.—<Advt,)



NOTICE. SPECUL BANK HOLIDAY.* PURSUANTto the terms of the "Banks and Bankers Act, 1880" and the " Banks and Bankers Acb Amendment Acf, 1882" WEDNESDAY, November 18 1801, is hereby appointed a Special Bank Holiday at the Ashhurton and Rakaia Offices of the undermentioned Banks:— For the Bank of Australasia, . : E. W. MORRAH, Inspector. For the Union Bank of Australasia, (Ld.) G. E. TOLHURST, Resident Inspector. For the Bank of New South Wales, W. G. RHIND, Inspector. For the Bank of New Zealand, W. T. POLMES, General Manager. 11J55 ________JL_ \^j^MM? THE PREMIER TfpslF ASHBORT OS "FURNITURE WAREHOUSE PICKFORD & WILL, TANCRKD STREET, A RE now exhibiting New Styles and -£*- Designs m Dressing Tables, Chests of Drawers, Wash stands, Suites for Drawing and Dining Rooms, m figured Rimu and other superior woods. NEW STOCK of Tapestries, Cretonnes, Leathers, etc., for Uphols tering work, NEW SHIPMENT of Linoleums, and Oilcloths, m original and special patterns. Come and see our local manufactures now on view. Note Address— J3fc» Next Building Society's office. Tanered 'Street] IROAMOttUF.RY.



GOVERNMENT NOTICES. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Train Arrangements for Races, 9th, 11th, and 14th November, and Agricul tural Show, 13th November, ab Christchurch. ON the 9th, 11th, and 14th November, the evening trains from Christ church to Ashburton, and Hakaia to Methven, will start at 5.20 p.m. and 7.35 p.m. respectively, and run correspond ingly later thin timetable times, except that the former will run quicker between Chertsey and Ashburton, arriving at Ashburton at 8.25 p.m. On the 14th a special train will leave Christchurch for Dunedin at 8.45 p.m., stopping to set down passengers from Christchurch for Ashburton or stations beyond. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 13. Alterations will be made m the ordinary | timetable as under :— Instead of the ordinary 7.25 a.m. train from Timaru to Ashburton, and 11 a.m. train from Ashburton to Christchurch, a train will run as under ; — a.*n. a.m. Timaru dep. 7.J0 Ashburtondep. 9.42 Rangitata „ 827 Chertsey „ 10.13 Hinds „ 9.0 Rakaia „ 10.27 Winslow  9.16 p.m. Tinwald „ 9.27 Ch'Ch arrive 12.15 Stopping at other stations if required, and at the Show Grounds, Aldington (at 12.6 p.m.), to allcw passengers to alight. The train from Springburn will start at 7.25 a.m\ arriving at Ashburton at 9.15 a.m. (half an hour earlier than time table times), to connect with the 9.42 a.m. train from Ashburton to Christ church. The morning train from Ashburton to Christchurch -will run at the following altered times;— a.m. [ a.m. Ashburton dep. 8.5 j Rakaia dep. 8.53 Chertsey „ 8.36 | Ch'Ch amve 10.48 Stopping at all other stations as usual up to Burnham, and between Burnham and Addington to set down passengers only, Stops at Show Grounds, Alding ton (at 10 36 a.m.) to allow passengers to alight. I"



Gtragp This Fact. anjdrew are ndrewvJrr has just opened THIRTY DOZEN [■: of JAYS FLORENCIA Kid Glores PURCHASED AT ABOUT HALF THE USUAL PRJQE, Best Six* Clasp Colored or Black; all Sizes ; formerly sold at 8s 6d, now sold for 4s lid* REMEMBER ALL SHADES AND COLORS AT THESE PRICES AND THE BEST GLOVES MADE. ABHBURTON FINANCITF AGENCY COMPANY, Limited. i r*IASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. Offve.—-Corner of the Arcade and Tancred Street. \VM. HORNED Manager FISHING SEASON, ISdIJ M FISHING TACKLK g ■ § * ** -8 | FISHING TACKLE. Jj JUST arrived, ex "Rimutaka," rom best English and American Manu facturers, a large and well assorted stock of all Fishing requisites. Rods, Lines, Reels, Minnows, Flies; Gaff Hooks, single, double, and treble; Mountings"; assorted Hooks ; Water proof Stockings, India Rubber ( crackproof Gum Boots, water proof Fish Bags, In great variety, including latest patterns. Every article of the season at lowest prices. Fishing licenses can now be obtained from me, . . ALSO.—New Stock of CRICKETING iand TENNIS MATERIALS. HARRY FRIEDIANDER, ; Direct Importer Fishing Tackle, iToBACCONisr & Fancy Goods. MIOM PU CQXFfUM



The morning train from Methven will start at 7.30 a.m., and be due from Lauriston at 8.2"a.m., arriving at Rakaia at 8.45 a.m., stopping at other stations if required. The evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton and Bakaia to Methven will run at the following altered times : — p.m. p.m. Ch'Ch. dep. 5,20 Rakaia dep. 7.35 Addington (Show Lauriston  8.18 Grounds)dep. 5.32 Methven arriveß.so Rakaia  7.29 Chertsey „ 7.42 Ashburton am 8.10 Stopping at other Stopping at other stations south of Qbation; if required. Rolleston if re quired. Stops at stationsbetweenAcl* dington and Burn- ! ham to take up passengers forsouth of Rolleston if re- . quired. The altered trains between Ashburton and Christchurch and on the Methven line will not work goods traffic. A special train will leave Christchurch for Oamaru at 9.15 p.m., stopping to set down passengers where required. Ht22 BY ORDER.



Ninian Hyslop and Co.'s " Imperial pure Ceyloc and Indian, Teas are the best m the market. — (Advt.) Countess 25," Duchess 2s 4d, Princess 2 Bd, Empress 33. These Teas are free from any excess of astringenc Statutory Declaration.^ —I, Franz Raabe- Ironbark, Sandhurst, m the colony of Vie torla, Australia, do .solemnly and sincerely declare that on the 25th June, 1577, my son Alfred, six years of age, was accidentally hurt with an axe on his knee. lat once took all pains to secure medical, assistance. How ever, m spite of all efforts, on the 27tb August, 1877, the opinion was given by Dr Macgilliyray that an amputation of the injured limb had become imperative, m order to save life. At this juncture I called en Messrs Sander and Sons, procuring some oi their Extract of Eucalyptus Globulus, and by the application of the same I had the satisfaction of seeing my son within a fort night out of all danger, and to-day he is recovered. I may just add that it was when the crisis had been reached that the Extract referred to was first applied, and I make this solemn declaration, etc. —Franz Raabe, Declared at Sandhurst, m the colony of Victoria, Australia, this seventeenth day of October, one thousand eight hundred and •evcntyeeVen, before me, Moritse Cohn, J.P. —(Advt.) 6 "~~MAItTNOTICE. FRIDAY, Novkmber 13. For. South America, United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe, per 'Mampouri (to con nect with R.M.S. Doric at Wellington), arid also for Northern Ports of New Zealand as follows:—Ordinary letters, 0.550 p.m. ; books and newspapers, 6.20 p.m. ; registered letters, 5 p.m.; money orders, 3 p.m. This mail will be due m London on December 26, 1891. Universal postage 2£d per half -ounce. Pablic Notices .. SPECIAL ENTRY. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from a client to sell at the Arcade on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14, ~* New SPRING DRAY suitable for the -L coal trade. D. THOMAS, 11|58 Auctioneer, Ash burton. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL APPLICATIONS are invited for XX Leasing, from year to year, River bed Reserve,' sub-divided into three paddocks.- Particulars may be obtained at the Town Clerk's Office, wh«re Tenders will t»e received till noon, on MONDAY, the 16th November inst. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Ashbdrto!!, November 7,1891. U 44



Many exhibitors at the late Ashburton Show, were doubtless disappointed m int winning prizes. A picture value 10s is given away with every Fifty Shillings' worth of Warburtpn's Can't Be Beat Baking Powder.—Fact.



Niniah Hyslop and Co.'s "Imperial" Ceylon and indian Teas are direct ; frora the Tea Plantations •—fAdvt,)