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The Weather

ALFORD STATION The following is the. Meteorological report for the week ending January 11th, 1891 :—

TELEGRAPHIC. HOME AND FOREIGN.

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AUSTRALIAN

Melbourne, January 11. The Colonial Treasurer considers that the money market is favorable for borrowing, and is making the neces sary arrangements to place a three million loan on the market as early as possible. Sydney, January 11. The steamer Hawkesbury has been burnt to the water's edge, and sunk m the Hawkesbury River, nothing being saved. She was valued at £5000, and insured for £3000. The cargo was valued at £500. The crew reached the shore safely.

THE MARKETS.

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London, January 9. By the R.M.S. Coptic a quantity of butter, shipped by the New Zealand Dairy Association, was received. This realised from 112s to 115s per cwt, but a few choice kegs brought 118s. (Received January 12, 10 a.m.) London, January 10. Leather^ best Australian sides, 10|d ; tallow, medium mutton, 26s 6d ; do beef, 255. At the sale of Australian woolled sheep skins there was a good attendance of Home and foreign buyers. The bid ding was fair with average competition, present prices being maintained. The English wheat market shows a general advance of 6d, and the Continental has an upward tendency, while the American is unchanged. Eleven thousand quarters of February shipment of Victorian wheat, new crop, have been sold at 37s 6d.

The New Zealand Loan arftl Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following cable message, dated Lon don, 9th January, 1891 :— Tallow—Market firmer. Fine mutton and good beef are worth respectively 27s 6d and 25s 9d per cwt. New Zealand Hemp—There is more enquiry, but market slightly weaker. Frozen meat.—Mutton, market firmer. Canterbury and Wellington mutton is worth respectively 4£d and 3|d per 1b; beef market quiet; New Zealand beef, forequarters ami Hndquarters are worth respectively B§d and 3|d per lb.

Items from Paris.

(from our own cokbespondent.)

FROM BARCELONA TO PARIS IN A BOX.

On the arrival m Paris the other morn ing, of. a train, from Barcelona, a large case was unloaded and deposited on the plat forhi, Shortly afterwards one of its panels flew open, and out stepped a Spanish girl, about twenty-three years of age, and a negro youth about eighteen. They wpre immediately brought before the Commissary attached (q the station, but th«y t«« unable, from theft imper

feet knowledge of the French language, to give any definite account of themselves, nor could the Commissary-elicit any stnte -1 ment explaining their motive m selecting this peculiar mode of travel. Th-jy left Barcelona four or live days ago, and the luggage m which they travelled vv;U3 registered by a third party, who, _on arriving m Paris, hurr.edly left the station. The box m which they travelled the dis tance of 740 miles from Barcelona to Paris iis lm. 35c. m height-, Im. 50c. m width, and 65c. deep. On the outside are several inscription!?, such as "this side upwards. Mirrors," "Mirrors, very fragile." The panel which they opened was screwed on, so that it was easily un screwed on arrival. Air wad let m by means of a large number of holes all round the case. Inside these were two seats facing each other with a cross-bar on which the travellers could lean, andtheir fe«t rested on an other bar near the boo torn of the box. They had been well provided with food, and seemed none the worse for the jour ney. It seems that the young couple are lovers whose matrimonial projects were opposed by their parents. The young woman's name is Anglora^ and her com panion who was born m Spain of Cuban parents, is named Erres. They appear to be very fond of each other, They tra velled as ordinary passengers from Barce lona to Orleans m the company of a third person who befriended them, and ■tfter putting up for the night at an hotel at thut city, they shut themselves up m the box and so continued their journey to Paris. The official inquiry into their ad ventures has led to the conclusion that they are being made use of for exhibition purposes.

SPORTING.

[PKK PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Dunedin, January 12. The following weights were declared to-day by Mr Dowse for the

The Eastern Questern.

RUSSIA SUPPLYING- ARMS TO SERVIA. [t>lsit PKBSB ASSOCIATION, j St, Petkhsbukg, January 10. The Russian Government is supply ing Servia with great quantities of arms, and a sufficient number of pon toons to enable Servia to throw 60,000 troops on the Hungarian side of the Danube m two hours. Brussels, .January 10. The " Independance Beige " states that a secret treaty has been entered into between Austria and Great Britain, by which Great Britain agrees not to oppose Austria m Salonica pro viding Austria supports the policy of Great Britain m regard to Turkey, Armenia and Egypt.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.) London, January 10 and 11. Mr Balfour's Irish fund has now reached £11,000. Mr O'Brien denies that Mr Parnell agreed to retire provided he accepted the J leadership of party. The Executive cf the National League m Great Britain is dismissing officials appointed by Mr Parnell. Mr Dillon sails for Paris shortly. It is .possible that he will act as leader of the Irish party during the term of Mr O'Brien's sentence. It is believed that Mr Justin McCarthy is anxious to retire from the leadership. The Queen has subscribed £200 to the fund organised by the Earl of Zetland and Mr Balfour for the relief of distressed families m Ireland. Several bankers, , members of the House of Commons, and the City Guilds are making large contribu tions to the fund. (Received January 12, 10.40 p.m.) ;. London, January 11. It is reported that O'Brien has joined ' Parnell unconditionally. Mr Dillon declares that if the struggle is renewed the National cause will be lost. Parnell states that he is determined to tight for the leadership. He is quite satisfied with the result of the conference with O'Brien. News is to hand that a serious fire occurred on Saturday on Mr John Coe's farm at the Selwyn, destroying two stacks of oats, besides a growing crop.

MAIL NOTICE

The Letfcer-box will be cleared for de spatch of correspondence from this office to the under-mentioned places, on and after Ist January, 1891, as follows — For Christchurch and North, daily 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.5.0 p.m. ; and on Mon days, Wednesdays, and Fridays, at .10.30 a.m. ; Chertsey and Rakaia, daily, 6.30 a.m., 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Methven, daily, 3.15 p.m. ; Dunsandel and Burn ham, daily, 3.15 p.m., 6.20 p.m. ; Selwyn, daily, 6.20 p.m. ; Dromore, daily, 6.30 a.m. ; Tinwald, Winslow, Hinds, and Temuka, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; and on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, 3.15 p.m. ; Willowby and Eiffelton, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and. Saturdays, 10,30 a.m. ; Lismore, Tuesdays and Fridays, 10.30 a.m. ; Geraldine, daily, 10.30 a.m. ; Timaru, daily, 10.30 a.m., 12.30 p.m. ; and on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 3.15 p.m. ; Oamaru, Dunedin, and South, daily, 12.30 p.m. ; OJreenstreet, and Ashburton Forks, Tuesdays, Thurs days, and Saturdays, 6.30 a.m.; Winch more, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. ; Mount Soniers, Springburn. and Alford Forest, daily, 4 p.m., Mayfield, and Ruapuna, Mondays and Thursdays, 4 p.m. ; Wheatstone, Ashton, Waterton, and Longbeach, daily, 4.30 p.m. ; Flemington, Mondays, Wecl* nesdays, and Fridays, 4,30 p.m. ; New land, Tuesdays and Fridays, 11 a.m. ; Elgin, Wakanui, Seaview, Seafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Satur days, 6.30 a.m. N.B.—-Letters containing anything of value should be handed to the Postmaster to be registered, Letters containing coin, if posted un registered, will be coinpulsorily registered, lid charged double regiatwtiQU fee.

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Merrie Eng land 9 8 Craekshot ... 9 2 St Andrew ... 9 0 Cissy ... ... 812 Freedom ... 8 9 Wolverine ... 8 6 Quadrant ... 8 2 Ruby 7 12 StMalo 7 10 Rosebud ... 7 10 Prime Warden 7 8 Reprisal ... 7 8 Dispute 7 7 Exchange ... 7 7 Peerswick ... 7 '7 Moraine ... 7 6 Diadem 7 5 Red Cross ... 7 2 Heather 8e11... 7 2 Hazel 7 2 Tempest ... 7 0

3AP. Six furlongs, st ' lb Thackeray ... 7 0 Mariner ... 7 0 Palliser ... 7 0 Miss George 6 12 Queen of Trumps ... 6 12 Total Eclipse 6 12 Fiesole ... 6 12 Apres Moi ... 0 19- Loo ... ... 6,10 Alsace 6 10 Retotara ... 6 8 Lady Bell ... 6 8 Dragon ... 6 8 Bay King ... 6 5 Wayland ... 6 5 Pique ... ... 6 3 Forbury ... 6 3 Lady Helper 6 3 Amulet ... 6 0 Lady Mab ... 6 0 ( | Langley ... 6 0



"TAMES PAIN AND SONS 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0., and2l, Walworth Road, S.E. WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FREE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable . terms. LlO, Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market. The Largest Witolestile House inlhe World II ustrated Price List on application. , ( ■ LOW VITALITY, DR CHURCHILL & Syrup of Hypophosphitc of Lime prescribed by tho faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chronic Cou^h and General Debility I" t contains bwo oi: the principal ingrej. dients nccessas-y for building up the Human Frame, and which arc considered deficient m the above complaints, viz., ; I •' fiMphonw and '.tire. It crtnriot be too ' highlyrecommendedforPeJicat Childre | Dr Churchill's Compound Syrup o ;_ HYPOPHOSrHITES Is real Brain Food, ami m cases of Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion has acquired a world-wide reputation. Each bottle bears Dr Churchill's signature j Price, 4fr Prepared only by 8W AN N nHKMIST' WANN VJHEMIST, . ilg^tisUoce f P«ii



WJTM TCfcifr . A', JiCJT TEZTtt CHRIS rCTICRCH DENTAL SURGERY. Ccrner of Cashel and High utreets 1 S. M™ AND CZ' SURGKON DENTIST , And at Dunedia and Wcfetport TTTE have gained iho FIRST AWARD* Vy " the Dunediti Exhibition for Artificial Dentures and Mechanical Appli- T unces for tho Mouth, and it is with the confidence that we guarantee .the' highest class work and perfect fit at the most moderate corf A S"n*lo Artificial Tooth, 10s. Comple Set — Upper and Lower— . temporary and permanent, £10 10s. Natural, Durable, Comfortable . ■- Artificial Tciith Replaced Tempoiarily al* most immediately after the extraction; of decayed teeth or stumps without extra cc or charge. Arrangements can be made for part or monthly payments. ADMINISTERING NITROUS OXIDE CrAS several times daily for the past ten years, we fearlessly assert that extraction of teeth under' its influence ia- perfectly painless and positively safe Fee for AdministratiMi, ss. Extraction, 2s Gd. Artificial Teeth and Dentures made by other dentists repaired or remodelled at small cost ' THE WALKER CORK ESTKA.CTOE. ..; Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor m the Market, .as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest ■ •, from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo nated or other beverage.*, and allows the sediment to remain undisturbed m the. bottle. ; Designed ioi the usa of hotels, restau rants, saloons, clubs and families, Oma mental m appearanae and full nicko plated. Special terms to jobbers. Manufactured by the E. WALKER TOOL COMPANY SUCCESS THE BEST TEST CF WORTH ! I ! HOLLO WAY'S flllS All! 01.OTE THIS UNIVERSAL MF^TCINE IS A HOUSEHOLD SJEQUISITE EVERYWHERE. THE PILLS Purify the Blood, impart tone to the Novvous System, and act most power fully yet soothingly on the LIVKR AND BuWELS, Promoting Digestion and assimilation, and endowing the whole bodily frame with strength .mcl vigour. Nervous Head aches, Tremblings, with Lassitude and general debility puickly yield to the potent free of thes°> well-known Pills, . and they are unrivalled m their efficacy. . m all FEMALE COMPLAINTS, Removing all obstructions, skin blemishes pimples and boils, better than ony other family medicine known. THE OINTMENT . t HAS A WORLD-WIDE REPUTATION It heals every kind of sore, ulcer and wound more certainly than auy other . known salve. Its marvellous penetrating . powers render it invaluable m all THROAT AN D CHEST DISE j curing Bronchitis, Quinseys, and Asthma, reducing Glandular Lumps, closing and healing Abscesses and Fistulas, and for : alleviating the excruciating tortures of RHEUMATISM GOUT, and neuralgiarit is unsurpassed. It never fails to remove Scurf and every species of skin disease. The Pills and Ointment are manufac tured only at 78 New Oxford st (late 533 Oxford st.) London ; and are sold by all . vendors of Medicines throughout the- Civilized World ; with directions for usa m filmos every language. Jg~gT Purchaser should look to the , label on the pots aud boxes. If the ad dress is not 533, Oxford Street Tjondon . they are spurious



■ ROBT. M|Pt^ MURRAY > V Xiax I'*.^ - tii -jjjfy '• ' - :■■■ ■■■ ■A^fi&Egxyiskff&gyß? •- ■■■■*■■:■. ■■ I PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. .jp AS to hand an immense Stock of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and -£..! PLAT^i, of the latest and most approved designs. , WATCHES.—HoId and Silver,, Eenglish;and Geneva, American Hunters, and Crystals, r .". . , ? JEWELLERY,r-An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Guards, &c, &c. , A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes. , A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME rllU^b, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas and Wedding Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jomntittees, School Committees, All Departments of works done on the Premises with despatch, and at moderate bharges. : , ■ •■ EAST STREET, ASHBTJRTON. 2 U7 TxEOKGE JAMESON GBNBRAL MEBCEANT, . ASHBUftTON AND RAKAIA, TXAS IN STOCK A LARGE SUPPLY OF BINDER TWINE,, OILS, HARVEST REQUI SI TE S  AND ' * •* GENRAL FARM STORES AND TO ARRIVE COENSACEB AND SEAMINO TWINE. —AGENT FOR— The New Zealand Fire and Marine Insurance Company, The Union Steamship Company, The New Zealand Shipping Company" 1 _^_ The Rofal Insurance Company. rpHE 1 wealthiest known Fire Insurance Company m the world, and 6>ui nguished _L 'for MODERATE RATES, PROMPTITUDE, and LIBERaLITY. ACCUMULATED FUNDS OVER £6,000,000. beg to advise our Clients and others that we aro prepared fco receive Is for Insurance m the above Company, on .< ■ BUILDINGS, MERCHANDISE, FURNITURE, etc, and GROWING CROPS AT LOWEST RATES, o W. H. COLLINS k CO., AGENTS, STREET ■ ASHB 112? TIMBEa. TIMER7TIIEB. Tiff E HAVE JUST LANDED AND TO ARRIVE— Ex " Invercargill," 30,000 ft of RED PINE, BOARDS and SCANTLINGS. Ex. "Loui," 20,000 ft PRIME WHITE PINE FLOORING and MATCH LINING. Ex " Wild Wave," 20,00 ft, V.D.L. TIMBER, all Sizes. Ex " Wild Wave," 20,000 ft, 5 and 6ft PALING^ Ex "Zior," 86,000 ft KAURI FLOORING and MATCH LINING, MOULD INGS and TIMBER. ° —NOW LANDING AND IN STOCK- J' WESTPORT COAL, GREYMGUTH COAL, NEWCASTLE COAL, SHAG POINT COAL, KAITANGATA COAL, MOUNT SOMERS COAL. Every Description of Building Materials. PAINTS, OIL, GLASS, and BUILDERS' IRONMONGERY kept m Stock. W. H. Coffins and Co. TIMBER AND COAL MERCHANTS ASHBURTOIT rrMV] I'iil'lic Trust, Office of New Zca.-la.nd offers great"advantages' to its clients i melanin. State tv.ia.msl; the fraud or dishonesty of the Pubiic Trustee., The following comparison of- business between the years 1870:juul.l8Sl} Will show the progress m ado: — 1879-80. ■' 1889. Cr,.Kh iv,co!-.>t=; £41,813 ... J8183.336 'I'otrtVn-iiHrts'wtiona, per balanoc-siisbt ... ia3,31« • «» , £835>903 ... iTO/Wl ... *31«.<>*S 5...,:v:.il ri:v<-s=-.i!iw:t Account... ..■ ... ... . ■ £M'&® r.x<-.'NvK.'Aco..u:rr—Total receipts: ... s.%m :;*—;,■ jEli,-!^ >j.. 1 -n-«,»i:. (l .|'; .. ■v " ...■■■■'■■ IT3 .'■*.. ■*■ ■..■-■. Sort i> 'i .•.'..",;. i .'...;-<■, v ... 30 \?]'{::-^v-i^;.:i/^:^a ::: ::: 1 ... « i .'..,.... ..;" .... 2.123 ... lo,'i-lf> |;;;';;;;.:'V:, ",7^;:', ,i '" ", ... i.i.--u ... 33,;xa ACLAND, BARNS AND CO., Christchurch, Local Agents : We have for Sale JTjr TONS PURE MANILLA BINDING TWINE. ~J Q TONS MIXED BINDER TWINE (| Manilla, -| Flax). Q TONS PURE NEW ZEALAND FLAX BINDER TWINiQ 1 QA TONS BIN DINR , white cross braud WHICH WE ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY TO FARMERS AT LOWEST CtTKIHENT RATES! Wool Season 1890-91. OUR NEXTJSALE WILL TAKE PLAGE EARL]? IN JANUAIOJ WANTED FOE IMMEDIATE PUECHASE 10,000 BUSHELS RYEGEASS. FRIEDLANDER BROS.



I. Salek and Co. (Next Bank New Zealand) WATCHMAKERS AND JEWELL RS. Lowest CmusTeHUROH p ce s as usual. 5S WATCHES CLEANED and ITS guaranteed 12 months. t3 TDEBBLE, Pantascopic, and Crystal JL7 bpectacles. Sights tested free. Several good second-hand Rotheuam and Other English LEVERS very cheap and and guaranteed. A SPEClALTY.—Rotheram's English Levers EXPRESSLY made to OUP, OWN ORDER. The best and most reliable timekeeper m the world. Every descrip ion of Gold and Silver Jewellery ma de up or neatly repaired. 1. SALEK AKD CO., 12t32 Next Bank New Zealand. "X I O W Q H O WI N G IS O W O H 0 WI N G A FASHIONABLE LOT OF Springd Summer Goods. THE LATEST FASHION, REASONABLE PRICES, GOOD FIT and WORKMANSHIP, ought to ensure a ready sale for those Goods. Come Early, Anil avotil The Kiisli at Xnuiw 1, Our Customers may depend upon tur promise that their orders will be finished up to time. H. & X 2. Craiglicatl, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. "THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. Prpm and after the 30th November, 1886 the termsof Subscription to this journal will be a follows, viz:— a. x* 1 PAID .IN ADVANCE. rter ..*, 6a 6d, by post, 9s 6d Per Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year ... 24s Od, by jost, 7s Od  IV BOOKED. Pc Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d  Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 21s 6d „ Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid Jfor at the time of insertion, 2s 6d if booked, 4s each, may bo sent a



IE SPARROW TAILOR MEN'S MERGES. EAST STBFHT,



OTSFHENS T) ROS j OT EPH EN S DROS MARKET HOUSE "TT7 E have now m Stock and to VV anive specially for the Jam , eason, Sugar, 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, m Cubes and Tablets, Crushed Loaf, Demarara Yellow Crystals, etc. TEA. TEA. TEA. Indian, Ceylon, and China, guaranteed pure, and sold m any quantity from one pound upwards. Also, m fancy 51b Caddies. These Teas we can recommend as being Tip Top Value/ TO GIVE SATISFACTION IS OUR AMBITION. STEPHENS BROS. MARKET HOUSE



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 63 lid Children's Plain and Patent Leather Shoes ank Strap Slippers m endless variety at very low prices at 1.1, SPEW k CO., 'JHE ARCADE



GROCERIES At Lowest Possible Rates. D McFARLA^iE'S EAST STREET ASHBURTON. 10tl68 §gf OHRTS T M AS Jgs W, W. Spencer & Co WISH all their Customers a very merry Chrisimas and they will increase you pleasure if you call on them by giving you a handsome present. We give presents equal to 10 per ceut (2s) m 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 Anl so on, the more money you spend the better the present. W. W. SPENCER & CO. are now selling CHEAPER than any other hous m Ashburton. White Lace Curtains 2s 6d a pair White Calico 3s 6d a dozen Grey Calicos 2s lid a dozen Check and Stripe Ginghams 4s 1 doz. guaranteed to wash White Muslin 3|d Boys' Tweed Suits from 5s 3d Men's Tweed Suits 24s 6d Men's avd Boys' Hats, Caps, Ties and Braces and half price.



ME 8. B. SEYMOUR, SURGEON -DENTIST OF CHRISTCHURCH, WILL VISIT AS H. B U R T 0 N on dates to be announced, atid may be consulted at MIX CAMBRIDGE'S, CHEMIST 710 C\ HRIS TM AS SALE. EVERY NOVELTY IN .■■ FANCY GOODS, : SUITABLE FOR . CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS VERY CHEAP. MHS ADAMS FANCY REPOSITORY, Saunders' Buildings. 12 158 rDTScFarlane^s" East Street The House fox- GOOD SUGARS for Preserving, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for BLENDED TEAS of Al Quality, T>. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for CHINA and GLASS WARE, D. McFARLAN'S East Street. The House for BUTTER, CHEESE, and BACOxH, D. McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for GOOD FLOUR, MEAL, and RICE, D McFARLANE'S East Street. The House for all lines of



H. M._JONBS. V SANTA OJLI.A.SJS IS COMING A ND bo is Old Father Christmas, tflfryivc tlio above a. iittm;.< reception: 'The ■jf,"l\_ Undersigned is now opening up a varied and well selected Stock of : Useful and t ) rna men tal Goo cl s 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 «-oods, Albums, Photo Frames, Desks, Work Boxes 'Jabinets, Ladies Ba^s, Glove and Kerchief Boxes, Pressing Cases, Electro-Plated, Goods, Ornaments m great variety, elegant and chaste m design, Pjrfumery and Toilet Requisites, Cricketing Material, Fancy- Glassware, Tea Services, Opals ' Brackets and Plush Leather Goods. •■ " BOOEZS 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 m great variety and Xmas Cards. The above is the largest; and most complete Stock of Books and Fancy Goods m che county, affording tha greatest choice, and offered at the LOWEST POSSIBLE REMUNERATIVE PRICES ; Saho.)l Ooniuifcfcsas purchasing Bo^ks for prises Tjsj and Fancy Goorls'forschool treats will be supplied at lowest possible charges. Inspection Invited. H. M.HrONES. , w ,



TT7 ANTED—By throe or four young VV gentlemen* superior board ■and lodging, within nvc or .seven minutes walk of the station. Nothing but^ ihe superior article need apply. Address stating terms and conveniences to Box No. 18, P.O. j_ 7 OSI I—Barl —Bar and few "Links, Gentle- JLJ man's CSoM Chain. Finder rewarded on roturuing same to Mail Office. 1_ ASHIVUKTON Wool Sales '"("•HE LAST SALE OF THE SEASON JL WILL BE HELD ON MONDAY, 19th J OTARY. FRIEDLANDER BROS. MILES & CO., I D. THOMAS. ! N.Z. LOAN" & MERCANTILE AGENCY CO. Associated with J. G. Restell. Farmers will oblige Brokers by sending m their Wool as early as possible. "DDFELLO WS' BTaLL, ASHBURTON. Under the Management of Joe St. Clair. Manager for the Fans'-. Family. Mr E. Faust. "The Musical Uvent of the Century." SEASON OF TWO NIGHTS ONLY. TUESDAY * WEDNESDAY Evenings, January 13th and 14th. Appearance of the Great London Bellriagers, And the Marvellous Faust Faniily. Musicians, Pantomimists & Comedians, With whom is associated the Eminent Coknet Soloist, HeiT yon. tier* JMLolitleii, And a Hosi of other [Sterling Ente, tamers, Who will appear on the above mentioned dates m a DISTINCTLY NOVEL ENTERTAIN MENT, Musically Excellent and Most Refined. For full particulars See Bills. Popular prices ... Bs, 2s, and Is. Box plan for the sale of Reserved Seats now open at Mn Zander's To bacconist, j JAMES MORGAJN, If3B Business Representative. PAINT j m the —WORLD— Any shade from Pnre Wnite to Jet Black. A COMBINATION of the purest paint with India Rubber, forming a smooth, glossy, firm, durable^ elastic and beautiful Paint, unaffected by change of temperature, is perfectly waterproof, and adapted to all classes of work, and is m every way a better paint for either inside or outside painting than any other paint m the world. Being from one-third to one-fourth cheaper and lasting at least three time as long as the best lead and oil paints. Be sure that our trade mark on every package. Prepared and ready for use and sold by the hallon orly. There has never been a paint offered the public that lias become so popular (m the same time) and given as perfect satisfac tion as the Rubber Paint. JENSEN'S COD LIVER. OIL. MADE ONLY FROM THE FRESHEST LIVERS 5 URE TASTELESS, DIGESTIBLE f{ ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, Published Daily, Offices : Burnett Street, Ashburto Printing of every deaeription, mc ing Billheads Memos Pamphlets Handbills, Invitation Garcia Menu*' Receipt Forms Posters, )per Dodgers Mourning Caw Horse Cards, Ball Programmes Concert Programmes tc firstcia"s^"l^merican~organ NEW. AN Opportunity offers to obtain one of Cornish's celebrated American Organs on exceedingly favorable terms. Height 45 inches, Length 46 inches, width 23 inches. Five Octaves, 14 stops, 2 octave couplers, and 2 knee swells. Above can be supplied direct from the Manufacturers at considerably less than usual price. Apply " Mail" arid " Guar dian Office. ___— HERCULES UKING POWDEE IS TKE BEST Tho.se wh,o have not vi ed it, shoal<J ask their- Grocer for it. Makes splen Cakes Scones, astry, &c ( /



Andrew Black WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, AND " OPTICIAN, East Street. Bronze Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887. ALWAYS on hand, a select stock of Jewellery at- moderate prices, comprising Ladies' Dress and Engage ment Rings, Gold and Silver Brooches, Gold and Silver Charms, Gents' Gold and Silver Scarf Pins, Pencil Cases, #c, &c. A large and varied stock of Clocks m Marble and other designs, Rothcram's English Levers m Hunting Cases, dust and damp proof. Spectacles and Eye Glasses to suit all sights. Watches of every description. Repeaters, Chrono graphs, &c, accurately and promptly repaired and adjusted. First-class repairs m Jewellery and Clocks. Electro-plating and Gilding. Alt. Wobk done on the Premises. A Trial Solicited. AKDR'W BLACK, WATCHMAKER, &c, EAST STREET. QTRAYED into my paddocks about a O fortnight ago, one half draught bay , mare. No brands visible. Two hind white feet. Owner can have same by paying expenses. Apply JOHN DOYLE, { l 6Q R,wapu.n,a»