SPORTING

THE ASHBURTON STAKES.

Nominations for the Ashburton Stakes, of 2 soys each, with 100 soys added, for two and three years olds, to be run at the Autumn Meeting of the Ashburton Racing Club, close this evening.

DUNEDIN SPRING MEETING.

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Dunedin, November 26. At Forbury this morning Reflecti n, Mount Royal, Hatnpden, Rothamstead, Pique, Skirmisher, Pitano, Langley, Clanranald, Kulnine, Hippomenes aid Outpost each went sprint distances fas'. Dilemma had a bit the best of Conjurer at a mile. The best gallop of the morn ing tv between Cynisca, Merganser and Bay Bell. Cynisca led for half a mile and was then eased, and Merganser beat Bay Bell the remainder of » mile and a dis tance. Derby led Tempest in a mile at racing pace.' Heather Bell, looking well, did a mile at top speed. Wakawatea the same work. Merrie England did a mile in two minutes. Cajolery aud others cantered. The course is improved by the rain.

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London, November 24. The v Daily News " states the public took a quarter of a million of the Western Australian loan. The "Times" says a considerable amount of money is again being invested in colonial stocks. The batter market ia dull, but is expected to show more activity about Christmas. Supplies from Normandy are abundant. A December shipment of Australian wheat sold at 30s 6d. It is anticipated that at the wool sales good merinos will show an advance of five per cent over last series. Crossbreds are likely to be scarce throughout the sales. There is a very large attendance of buyers, and the Home trade is of a buoyant spirit. American competition is likely to be weak. One firm offers 8795 bales of a better selection than usual, comprising » good proportion of the new clip. The weekly returns of the Bank of England published to-day show the re verve to be £15.864,000, being an increase of £518,000 compared la«»t week. The proportion of reserve to liabilities ia 4983, Consols, 97£. "New Zealand 4 per cent, inscribed stock, 105£ ; 3* per cent, ditto., 98. New Zealand long-berried wheat ex warehouse, restricted at 31s. South Australian wheat, ex warehouse is flat at 33s ; Victorian, ex warehouse, is also flat at 32s 3d. Frozen meat quotations are unchanged. Danish butter has realised 128s. The weather is very mild. The butter ex Massilia is inferior. The consignment ex Austral realised for dairy-made from 94s to 96s ; factory made, from 112s to 120s ; a few choice lots brought as high as 1245. Messrs Nelson Bros., Turner, Weddell, and ether meat-sale* men, assert that the.c is no prospect of an unlimited demand for frozen meat at Home. They state however, that there will always be a large demand if shipments are equalised, but abpresent the coarser sorts predominate. Messrs Nelson Bros, will shortly issue the prospectus of the Australian Chilling Company, with £200,000 capital, and will proceed to erect works. London, November 25. The wool sales opened to-day. Cro. s breds brought five por cent and merino five to seven and a half per cent in advance of last sales. Medium sorts are most in demand.

Chbistchubch, November 25. There was a good attendanca of buyers at the opening series of wool sales to day afternoon, which were proceeded with despite the London sales being postponed, ac any alteration would have affected future sales. There was keen competition up to a certain point, . Bright, clean half bred wool sold from 7d : to 9d; crossbred, 7d to B£d; merino, 4thd to 6§d; dingy or bad conditioned wool in proportion. The Bales were continued all the evening to enable buyers to catch express to-morrow. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, Christchurch, report as follows :—The opening sales of the season are being held as we write, when the various brokers submit 6400 bales to a larger circle of buyers than has ever before attended these sales.. 80 far competition has been keen throughout, ■especially for fine light halfbreds, at values showing a decline of Id per lb compared with the opening rates of last season. Merino has also suffered to this extent, but on the whole is selling with more freedom than was anticipated from the poor returns received lately from London for this description. Crossbreds and long wool have not suffered so severely, the latter especially being sold at prices little below those of last year. We had a most satisfactory clearance, nearly every lot being disposed of at good times' value, and quite up to expectations, but, as usual, there were instances where the views of buyers and sellers did net acc?rd. The anxiously awaited London cablegram was of a disappointing nature, the public one stating that the sales there had oeen postponed until 25th inst., and our own giving the reason, viz., a dense fog, consequently the ]ocal sales had to be conducted irrespective of any change $hat might occur at the other side of the world. The following bhows the com parative range of values lh.is season and lasts—

The wool this year is superior in appear ance there being comparative freedom from dust, owing to the absence of high winds, but at the same time it is very sappy attd heavy with grease, and the c'ip thruuihout is of exceptional growth, the staple being long and sounc, with few instances of tender wool.

Attempted Murder.

MYSTERIOUS AFFAIR.

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Wellington, November 26. What was apparently a delibsrate at* tempt to murder occurred about half-past four this morriinst, the victim being Mr J. L. Kirk bride, proprietor of the "Evening Press," who was savagely at tacked by a strange man while lying in bed. i! The instrument used was an bfcimary carpenter"s' hammer, and with this the'assailant stiuck Mr Kirkbride a blow on the forehead above the eye, smashing the frontal bone. Curiously the blow did rot stun him, and he jumped from bed and rushed at his assailant, fol lowing him outside the housa as far as the gate, but wh.en he had nearly caught him he swooned and the man got clear away, Medical assistance was then obtained and th« wound dressed, Mr Kirkbride, who < is conscious but very much excited, says he does noj< think he would be able to identify the man, as he had his face blackened ; he appeared t however, to be a youn^ wan, Jt is believed the house

was not entered for the sake of plunder, as a thorough examination shows nothing to b<_ touched. The key of one of the dooiswas placed under a mat for the servant to gain enfiauce in the morning, and the man must have been aware of this, as he got in by th.t dror, The hammer was found on the verandah. Mr Kirk bride declares the man aimed for his temple but missed his mark. The detec tives «re investigating the affair. Later, Mr Kirkbride's wound is severe, but not dangerous. The hammer is a small one. The servant did not sleep on the premises, but came early in the morning, the key being left outside for her. The house-keeper gave the alarm to the police. Mr Kirkbride did not actually lose con sciousness, but when about to collar the man became dazed. He says he felt him self compelled to stand there inert, the blood pouring down his face, while the fellow made his escape. The latter did not attempt to get away immediately, but stopped crouching under the fence, till he saw Mr Kirkbride was powerless, when he walked off.

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(Received November 26,10.20 a.m.) CONTEMPT OF COURT. London, November 25. Notices of contempt of Court have been served on " The Times," " Stan dard," and " Morning Post," for pub lishing a letter from Sir P. Pryce Jones, commenting on the petition' against his election for Montgomeryshire. .

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Carriage Accident

New Plymouth, November 25. Archdeacon Govett" was thrown from his carriage and a wheel passed over him. He was very much shaken, but it is thought he is not seriously hurl.

««ld.

Dtjnedin, November 26, A. trial crushing of a small parcel of stone from Wilson River Reef yielded a rate over eight and half ounces to the ton^

Dividend

The Union Steamships Company de clared a dividend of six per cent.

THE UNEMPLOYED.

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London, Nove-über 24. The unemployed have decided on a torchlight procession through the principal streets at midnight, but the date is kept secret. Various ■ Agents-General have been interviewed by leaders of the un employed as to the chance of the latter obtaining work in the colonies. Sir Saul Samuel (New' South Wales) said it would be useless to send laborers and artizans to Sydney. Mr W. B. ; Perceval (New Zealand) denounced emigration societies, and said it was futile for indigent people to go to New Zealand. Sir M. JTraser (Western Australia) declared there was an opening in Perth for men willing to work on the land. It is reported' that many un employed, who are volunteers and haye been attending the meetings at Tower Hill, have retained their rifles, and ignore the order to return them for inspection. The leaders of those out of employment deny this accusation. (Received November 26, 11.10 a.m.) Sydney, November 26. The Unemployed Relief Committee appeals to the Government for aid. The latter have declined to start relief works, but will probably continue the Wilcannia-Cobar railway.

The Earth and the Comet

REPORTED COLLISION.

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(Received November 26, 10.20 a.m.) Washington, November 25, Professor Snyder, of Philadelphia, states that the Earth came int& colli sion with the comet in the Andromeda group and shattered it. Many meteors were observed in Illinois. (Received November 26, 11.10 a.m.) Sydney, November 26. A shower of meteors was observed at Tumut on Thursday night.

THE ASttUtJUTON GUARDIAN: SATtiRDAtf, NOVEMBER 26, 18&2.



. xovx. Merino ... 5d to 7±d Half bred .., 7sd to 10|d Crossbred ... 6|d to 9<i Long wool ... s§d to 7d Croesbr'd pieces 4d to 7d Merino pieces 3id to s|d Locks ... ltd to 3d

4d to6|d 7d to9d 6d toß|d 5d to6|d 2M to s|d 2|d to 4|d Id to 3d



MR D. THOMAS. RAX A I A MONTHLY SALE. TfIUBSDAY,I)ECEMBEB 1. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from the New Zealand Railway Commissioners, to Sell by Public Auction as above, — THE LEASE FOR SEVEN YEARS of that VALUABLE RAILWAY I SITE, having a frontage of abnu 159 ft to the Railway Siding, Jttakaia, at present occupied by the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, and on which their grain store now stands. Sale at 2 o'clock sharp. Conditions may be seen at Railway Station, Rakaia, and at my office, Ash burton. D. THOMAS, Ilt9B Auctioneer. mENDERS are invited for LEAfcf NG J_ Riverbed Reserve, known as pad dock No. 3; also, for Grubbing Gorse, Broom, etc., on riverbed paddocks. Particulars may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, where Tenders will be re cci» red before Noon on MONDAY, November 28. 11 143 TENDERS are invited for Cutting the Grtf-s within the Streets of che Borough ; also for keeping Baring Square East in order for twelve months. Par ticulars may be seen at the Town Clerk's office, where Tenders will be received before Noon on MONDAY, the 28th inst. : 11 152



RAKAIA ANNUAL SPORTS AND O A 0 E.S. (Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club and N.Z. Trotting Association.) TO BE HELD IN THE DOMAIN, ON J3OXI2N& DAY, MONDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1892. HORSE RACES. First Race to Start at 12 o'clock punctually. I..—Hurdle Rack, of 10 soys; about one and a-half miles; second horse to receive one soy from the stake. Entrance 10a. To start at 12 noon. 2,—Flying Stakes, of 7 soys; about three quarters of a mile; second horse to receive cne soy from the stake. En trance 7s. To start at 12.45 p,m. 3.—Ladies' Purse, of 10 soys j about one and three-quarter miles ; second horse to receive one soy from the stake. Entrance 10s. To be entered by ladies. To start at 2 p.m. 4.—Handicap Saddle Trot, of 10 soys; about three miles. Horses breaking must pull immediately and go, and trot to the satisfaction of the Stewards or be disqualified. Second horse to receive one soy out of the stake. Nomi nation, 7s 6d ; acceptance, 2s 6d. To start at 2.45 p.m. S.—FARMER9 1 Plate, of 10 soys; about one and a-half miles. Second horse to re ceive one soy from the stake. Entrance 10s. To start at 3.30 p. m. 6.—Selling Rack, of 10 soya; about one mile. Entrance 10s. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race; anything over £10 to go to the Sports Fund. To start at 4.15 p.m. 7.— Hurry Scurry, a sweepstake of 15s each, with one soy added. Once round the course. Catch weights. No winner of any of the above events allowed to start. Post entries. To start at 5 p.m. RULES I.—The meeting will be held under the rules of racing. 2. —All events to be confined to the South Rakaia and Mount Hutt Hoad Dis tricts, and six miles north of the Rakaia river, ten miles west, and five miles east of the railway line. 3. —Weights for all races except otherwise specified—lo.st for three-year-olds, list for four-year-olds, and list 7lb for five, six, and aged. 4.—No horse that has won more than £10 in one event will be allowed to compete in <*ny race. 5. —The races are open to any horse com monly resident in the prescribed district from the Ist of October, 1892, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same period. 6.—Nominations for the Saddle Trot, with fee of 7s 6d each, age, description and per formances of the horse, must be deposited in WRITING with the Secretary at Rakaia, not later than 8 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 10, 1892. Acceptances arid general entries in writing, together with fees, by 8 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 17. In all cases the names, fees, colors, and ages of horses, and colors of riders must accompany nominations. 7.— All pretests must be given in writing to the Secretary within thirty minutes after the race has been run, together with the sum of £1, which shall be forfeited if, in the opinion of the Stewards, the pro test is frivolous, B.—The winner of any flat'race, competing in o^her events, will be required to carry a penalty of 71ba 9.—Any prize not claimed within seven days irom the clay of the races, will be for feited and go to the funds. 10. —No entry will be received unless the above conditions are complied with, and on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision oa all points to be final. The' Stewards reserve the right to hold over the stake until satisfied that the qualification of entry is correct, and the onus of pioof shall lie with the owner. 11.—All races will be started punctually at the advertised hour, t . ATHLETIC SPORTS, To Commence at 11 a.m. punctually. I —Men's 100 yds Race (handicap), Ist prize, £1; 2nd, 10s 2—Boys' Race (under sixteen years) 200 yds (handicap), Ist, 10s ; 2nd, ss; 3rd' 2s 6d. Entrance free, 3—Men's 440 yds Race (handicap), Ist, £1 ; 2nd, 10s 4_Gifla' Race (under sixteen years) 100 yds (handicap), Ist, 10s ; 2nd, ss; 3rd, 2s 6d. Entrance free 5-_Boys' Race (under twelve years) 90yds I (handicap), Ist, 7s 6d ; 2nd, 2s 6d ; third, Is. Entrance free ; 6—Girls' Race (under twelve years) 60yds (handicap), Ist, 7s 6d; 2nd, 2s 6d; 1 3rd, Is. Entrance free "7— Running High Jump, Ist, £1; second, 7s 6d g_Tug of War. Married v Single, ten men each. Ist, £2. Entrance Is each 9—Consolation Race, 100 yds, Ist, 10s. Entrance free RULES I—Entrance fees for all events, not other wise specified, 2s 6d each. 2—All events confined to the same district as for horse races. 3—No second prize will be given unless three qr niorq compete. 4—The Stewards reserve the right to alter the order of events. Nominations for Men's 100 yds and 440 yds, Running Wigh Jump and Tug of War, must be lodged with the Secretary before 8 p.m, on SATURDAY, December 17. All other events post entry. Admission to Ground—ls for each adult, and Is for each horse- computing or other wise The Burnhim Brass Band will pay during the day Refreshments and other amuse ment^ on the ground. No games of chance will be held in the evening at the Rakaia Town Hall—Dancing at 9 p.m. Admission, gentlemen, Ija Ud } ladies, free. , ClhiMren npt a.dmtftef|: r _,., .'• * LAURENCE OXCEY, I g? ' Sfcreury |



The Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and free from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s. lUX YOUR GBOCKBS The Ostslow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit nwmufootured *y Aulaeb^o <k and ■f> GRAND Christmas Fair, Sale of Work, Conversazione, Cake Com petition, &c, to open FRIDAY, Decem ber 2, at 2 p.m., and SATURDAY, December 3, at 10 a.m., in Old Town Hall, for Wesleyjin Church Funds. Luncheon on Saturday at noon. 11*173 ___ 1 tTNWALB TOWN BOABP, A LL Rates unpaid on November 29th -"- msb,, will be sued for without further notice. By Order, C, E. FOOKS&SON, 11 1 175 Clerks to the Board. ashburton" I HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY. A SPECIAL General Meeting of the I _£3L above Society will be held in the I Arcade Chambers on TUESDAY Next, I November 29, at 8 p.m. I Business : Adoption of Balance Sheet. I R. LECHNER, 111 178 Hon, Seo. IT OST— Collie Dog, from. Ashburton I J_J Railway Station, on THURSDAY, I about Ipm, Black<and tan, white tip lon tail ; name Rex. Apply Police I Station. Reward. 11 177 I PRINCE ALBERT TEMPERANCE " HOTEL. I \ LL Goods not claimed within I jL_L Twenty-One Days wi'l be sold by I Auction. I C. TRUCKLE, 111 54 Late Proprietor. I V¥7E have several Blocks of Land on I YY this Estate for sale" on easy terms I of payment. I For particulars apply to % BULLOCK, I Or MtLES AND CO., I %l* Ashburton and Rakaift



! MR T. BULLOCK. TO LEI, at a low rental, Shop with dwelling attached, fronting Wakanui Road. FUR SALE—Capital Building Sites fronting Alford Forest Road, being Number 31, containing slightly over J-acre, adjoining Mr Bruce's new house, and part of Lot 43, containing Easy terms T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent. I - .3 MR JOHN G> RESTELL- A COMPACT LITTLE FARM FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY MR JOHN G. RESTELL (in con junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited), have received instructions from Mr L. U. Bimlkr to sell by private treaty,— His farm of 65 ACRES* situated a few chains from the Alford Forest School. It is divided into eight paddocks, with good and well kept fences. The Buildings are very complete, , and comprise large Dwellinghouse, Stable and Imple ment Shed, Cow Shed, &c. The Orchard, which covers about three acres, may be classed as one of the best in the district. This property will be sold at a reason able price and on easy terms. Apply to " JOHN G. RESTELL, Agent for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Limited. Also,~To Let 1000 Acres first-class Tussock Feed.



F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST. NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, Site of the Old Shop, HAS just opened a Choice Assort ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vsnity Fair. Old Judge, and Cameo OBD and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Diva's Cigars. Five Cigars and Case, Is. V JH. BROOKE, OPERATIVE CHEMIST, ASHBURTON BEGS to announce that he has DISPOSED of the "Dispensary," and solicits for his successor a continu ance of that support so freely accorded to himself. ORDERS for Brooke's Sheep Dip, Poisoned Wheat, and ./Erated Waters may be left with Mr Prichard, and will receive prompt attention. THE ASHBURTON DISPENSARY 'TPHE Business hitherto carried on by A Mr C. M, Brooke will be conduated in future by Mr II.E Prieliard The present stock will be lirgnly augmented, and any article not held will be immediately procured and kept in stock afterwards. A correct copy of all Prescriptions will be made, and ifc will only be necessary for a customer to give the copied number when requiring a renewal. All country orders will receive prompt attention, and it will be the new proprietor's endeavor to make s( THE DISPENSARY a well appointed establishment, in every reapect. 101203



FLOUR, BIUN, SHARPS, CHICK WHEAT, OATS, INDIAN CORN BARLEY, SHF.AF AND STRAW CHAFF, POTATOES, GARDEN SEED, ktc, of Best Quality. All Produce lupw for cash. HUNDREDS of beautiful pot plants to be seen in the windows, many suitable bo train for next Show, at which I shall not compete. ,T. T H. O M A », HAVELOCK STREET. J. SEAL! & CO, SEEDSME N. TURNIP SEASON, 1892. .. . . ' / T^TOW Arrived, our Season's Stock OF EXJKE TURNIP SEEDS, Specially Imported from the Celebrated Seed Firm of J. CARTER & CO., LONDON. Farmers are specially requested to note the above. Samples and quotationa on application to J. SEALY & CO, EAST STREET. FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frledlander BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED JiTOCI OF FISHING TACKLE Of Latest Design MINNOWS in great variety, including the well-known Wliitebaif, Metal Devon's, and the popular Kill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies of every kind, Reels, Hook Gat, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers Harry I"riecllniiaer, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, EastStieefc, Ashburton. For Sale, Purebred CANARIES ; a few splendid singing rda "ft.



NOTICE. rrAVING PURCHASED trom Mr J_X J imbs Craioie, the whole of his STO C X OF PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IN THE OLD SHOP, BURNETT STREET, Having bouc-hfc the Stock at a Bargain I am ptv.pared to Sell at GREATL7 REDUCED RATES, {Estimates piven. Orders promptly at ended to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPBRHANOER, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. . ■^_^_ 1 80 MANURE. WE HAVE "For Sa.l c, ODAM'S SUPERPHOSPHATE. LARGE STOCK ON HAND. Tucker & Bean, COAL AND PRODUCE] MERCHANTS "~A~^ TED O W N DMA!' J, NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For the convenience of Customers. He has now got a well selected Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, Which he intends to Sell Cheaper tlv»n any other Shop in town. His own make—"-wl*ioh is second to none in the district," always kept on hand, or made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker.



JUST IN TIME PORJHE HOLIDAYS. rPHE Immense Stocks of the late firms of Sparrow and Berryman and IT. ami W. ± Craiglicad, with Large Shipments of NEW GOODS just landed, must be cleared before Christmas. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £5, now reduced to £4 —cash. Men s Suits to measure, usual price £4 17s 6d, now £3 17s 64—cash. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £4 15s, now £3 15s—cash. Our name is a sufficient guarantee for GOOD FIT and BEST Workmanship We only employ fi st class tradesmen. BOYS' and YOUTHS' SUITS in all the newest styles and most durable materials. BOYS' SUMMER SUITS from 3s 6d. MENS' and BOYS' BOOTS and SHOES of every description, Large Assortment of ENGLISH HAND-SEWN BOOTS just imported direct from the matters. Every pair guaranteed to give good wear, StWMai Rom'rm/MEN'S ENGLISH BALMORAL BOOTS reduced »Jpencil JJdrgcUll| tolos6d. (New Goods now opening out.) NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, etc., in great variety. Craigliead & Berryman Tailors and Outfitters. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



STOCK-TAKING CLEARING SALE. H- M. JONES HAS DETERMINED TO CLEAR OUT some Lines of his Varied Stock, in order to make room for new Goods coming forward for Christmas trade. REDUCTIONS ALL ROUND. TOYS AND FANCY GOODS GREATLY REDUCED. SALE TO LAST TILL DECEMBER 11. CALL E4RLY CALL OFTEN, H- M. JONES, "THE CORNER" TO BE —rebuilt:^- Great Slaughter DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. T ADIES Black Beaded SHOULDER CAPES, usually W% being sold at Is lid J-i and2s6d. New Double-width DIIESS GOODS, usually U 6d, bafing sold at 9i per yard W. H. COLLIRU,



TO LET. Q HOP AND DWELLING In East ■O street, Apply to. the Town Clerk, Ashburjton., 11 12 LAWLENCE, ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS (By S?eciax Appointment to His Ex cellency the Governor.) T>EG to announce to their Friends and the Public that the following REDUC TIONS are made till Christmas CABINETS ... ... I2Bperdoz, CARTES DE VISITE 7s 6d „ „. Or a LARGE PHOTOGRAPH pre sented with a do en cabinets for 15s. ___ 1C I<* Zealandla Boots. rHHE Wonderful Reputation of these X grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF is greater than ever. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make in the Colony The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEALANDIA, For real hard wear and comfoH they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different fittings that every kind of fooc can be accommodated. Householders should buy this Brand for themselves and their children. " Once buy a Zeatandia Boot and you will never buy any other make. j " • The Boys' and Girls' DEPEJS DAULE SCHOOL BOOTS and the, PARAGON I (Patent) are wonderful; they, are Regular | Warriors. The Ash burton and surrounding dis tricts can now obtain these fine BOOTS from Wr JT. Bishop, ZmeiilA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTQN



A stylish Washing Dress | WITH -, [EMBROIDERY TO MAICH, FOB 7s 6d. EX S. S. ELDERSLIE, -JUST OPENED CHOICE CAKPETB, RUGS TO MATCH, Irlnoleumß and Ollclotlis. MITCHELL and TURNER, i



WILLIAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berry man] t Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE -. Tailoring Trade of tjie Town- — And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have never been - heard of in Ashburton} ' Gome and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings. *TOTB THE ADDRESS; 3SJ* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s an* H. C. Segers.^ EAST STREET, ASHBTJRTON 820 RE-BUILDING OF PREMISES. GBEAT SALE OF Drapery, Clothing & Boots. MB T. BULLOCK having deoided to Re-build the Premises occupied by pc, in the month of February, I WILL HOLD A.N UNPABALLELED CHEAP PALE r COMMENCING SirißDll, November 19. THE STOCK WILL BE SOLD AT A GREAT SACRIFICE, So that it may be reduced by about £6000 before building commences. Reduction in Prices will be marked in red ink. The Public will now have an opportunity of getting High-Class DripeSnT —""■ at prices hitherto unheard of. «* SALE— SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19.



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