MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under.subject to the necessary alterations :— SATURDAY, November 26. For Northern Potts and Greymouth, per Herald, at 6.30 a.m. and 6.50 p.m. ; late fee letters, van express train, 6.55 p.m MONDAY, November 28. . For Northern Ports and Westport, per Omapeii at6,3Oa.m. TUESDAY, November 29. For Northern Ports, New South Wales and Queenslaud,per Hauroto, at at 030 'a.m. ,-■ ■'■' ■', WEDNESDAY, November 30. ' For the United Kingdom, Continents of Europe, and America and West Indies (via San Francisco), Sandwich Islands, etc., and also for Northern Ports of New Zealand, per Takapuna, as follows:—Ordinary letters, books, and newspapers, at 0.115 p.m. : registered letters, at 5 p.m. *, moDey orders, at 3p.m.; late fee letters, mail van, express train, at 6.55 p.m. This mail will be due in London on January 4.

ENGLISH MAILS.

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The letter-box Will be cleared for des patch of correspondence from Ashburton Post Office to the under-mentioned places as follows;— • For a.m. p.m. p.m. Burnham and Dunsandel daily) ... 3.15 Oherteey and Rak&ia (daily) .* 6.30 3.15 8.20 Christchurch and North (daily) ... 6.30 3.15 6.20 and on Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays.,, 10 30 Droirore (daily) ... ... 6.30 Eiffelton and Willowby. Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays 10.30 Elgin, Wakanui, Seaview, Soafield, and Kyle, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays... . ... 6.30 Flemington Mondays, 'Wednesdays, & Fridays 4 45 Geraldine (daily) .. , .. 10.SO Greenstreet, Winchmore, and Forks, Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays 6.30 Lismore, Tuesdays land Fridays ... 10.30 Methven (daily) ... ... 3.15 Mt. Somers, Springburn, Bushside, and Alford Forest (daily) ... '.-.. 4.0 Mayfield and Ruapuua, Mondays and Thursdays 4 0 Newlands, Tuesdays and Fridays 11.0

NOTICE TO CORRESPONDENT.

S.W.—The drink traffic is denounced by all Prohibitionists,and your letter raises no new point.

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 1892. CURRENT TOPICS.

At the annual meetings of the repre sentatives of the various religious bodies the great and growing neglect of religious observances by the people has been a much discussed topic, and in other countries the same subject is occupying the attention of some of the foremost preachers of the day. Arch deacon Farrar, whose opinion must be regarded with respect, declares that the pew rent system ia answerable for a great deal of the mischief. Most casual attendants at church—the many who do not rent a pew or a seat—will agree with the Archdeacon, When they go to church —and by "church " we mean any place of public worship— and are shown to seats they are as a rule scowled at as intruders by the i other occupants of the pew, and there upon form a mental resolve not to i offend in like manner again. At the 1 Auckland Diocesan Synod the ques tion was f#Hy discussed, and a resolu j tion carried with acclamation ;—" That for the greater encouragement of the masses to attend Divine worship in our churches it is very important vhat all the seats in them be absolutely free." Two of the Archdeacons at the Synod opposed the resolution, one of them carrying his what we can only term Pharisaism so far'as to say that there (( might be one or two free seat churches ii the 'arge towns " A lay member scatjiingly rebuked the utterer of this opinion, quoting the Gospel ac cording to St James to show that they were doing ill to show favour to a per son who came to them " with a gold vina and clad in fi»e raiment and s*y

to him, " Sit thou here," and to treat with contempt the " poor man in oily raiment." Other members, both cleri-, cal and lay, strongly condemned the system of trading for seats in God's house. We are aware that the finan cial question forces the' ministers and office-bearers of many churches to adopt the system though it is extremely ! repugnant to them ; but the financial difficulty has been coped with in churches where the congregations are by no means wealthy, and it is certain | that free seats could with an effort be made general.

Those timid and non-progressive folk who are, or profess to be, sorely afraid that the Liberals of this part of the world are going a great deal too far in regard to their proposals in relation to the two great questions of the day— Land and Labor—may take heart of grace, for after all we are only just ahead in these matters of the Old Country. For example, in the matter , of buying private lands for subdivision into small holdings, scarcely had our own Parliament risen, after passing, in spite of considerable opposition, a "Land for Settlements" Act, before news comes of the passing by the Imperial Legislature of a " Small Holdings Act ■" with precisely similar objects. In New Zealand the Govern ment is empowered to enter irito r treaty with private owners for tfre acquisition of land for settlement purposes and to expend the sum of £50,000 a year, for five years, in the purchase of such lands, while in England under the Small Holdings Act every County is bound, on tho representation of any one person that any particular block of land is required for small holdings, to make enquiry as to the fact, and if the land can be purchased or leased at a price that will enable it to be disposed of to the intending settlers without loss to the county funds is bound to acquire the land for such settlers. In point of fact then it will be seen that the English law in this respect is more liberal and progressive than the •olonial law.

Take another instance. During the last four months the Hon Mr Seddon has brought into play, in connection with the public works of the colony, what is known as the co-operative system. Of course the innovation was denounced by partisan newspapers which will not admit that anything good can come out of Nazareth—that by any possibility the present Govern ment can be right in any new depar ture, and equally of course speeches by the yard were made in the House of Representatives with the view of proving that the system was demoralis ing to labor, and inordinately costly to the taxpayer. But it was asserted, per "contra, that experience had proved that while the new plan, was a great benefit to the laboring men and artisans employed, it had also resulted in good work being done for the public at rates of cost which compare favor ably with those obtaining under the old contract system.' Since Parliament rose facts appear to have accumulated in support of the advocates of the co operative plan, and we notice that many of those of our contemporaries who were at one time lond in their denunciations are now converts to the new system. And now the cable tells us that just as in the case of the pur chase of private lands for settlement so in "the case of the co-operative system of labor our friends in the Old Country are taking a leaf out of New Zealand's book. The London County Council, which administers the affairs of a population seven or eight times as great as that of this colony, having at a meeting held only a day or two ago " appointed a Committee of fifteen to superintend the execution of works without the intervention of con tractors." Say we not truly then that in the proposals of the present Govern ment in these matters they are not only not going in- advance of the times but indeed only keeping pace with them,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

In the cricket match, Wellington v Hawke's Bay, begun at Napier on Friday, Wellington scored first innings 93, second iuninga 20 for one wicket—rain then stop, ing play. Hawke's Bay, first innings 100. The Maripo*:* W»th the English mails of September 29, left Sari ?KWjo«co for Auck land en November 13—two days !**«• J-he Monowai with the colonial mail of November' 5 arrived at San Francisco from Auckland on November 24- contract date. The Canterbury Women's Institute was inaugurated last evening. Qyer 100 ladies were present—Mrs Julius in the chair. Lady Douglas was elected president. The work of the Institute will be carried oh uuder four departments —domestic science, health, economics, and literature. The Wesleyana of Greenstreet have decided to build a church on a site recently given for the purpose by Mr Joseph Batty. The foundation stone is to be laid next Wednesr day at seven p.m. by Major Steward, M.H.R., and this is to be followed by a lecture in the schoolbouse by the Rev S. La wry on " Courtship and Marriage." On Thursday, December 1, a garden party and sale of work, in aid of S. Mark's, Kakaia, should make for the " boundary township" a lively afternoon. There will be a Punch and Judy show, with a host of other amusemsnts, not the least attractive being the excellent music of the Burnham Brass Band. The National Insurance Company's balance sheet shows that the available balance, including £6953 brought forward, is £23,461, out of which the directors recommend a dividend of 10 per cent for the half-year, and a bonus of 2\ per cent for the year, and carry forward £11,207. A movement is on foot among the South land farmers to have the half holiday observed on Saturday instead of Wed nesday as at present. A strong reason given is that the banks close on the aftwnoon of the former day. A very sensible reason, too! A petition is being circulated for signature, and has already been numerously signed, requesting the Railway Com* missioners to arrange that the Southern express shall stop regularly at the Hinds. The northern express already does so, and if the southern also slopped it would be a great conyenip'fjee to the residents in aii impor tant and rising district. The South Canterbury Refrigerating Com pany propose to pay no dividend this year, the prpfit being only £680. The numbers frozen were 7§,936 sheep and 23,284 lambs, but 19,027 sheep were only slaughtered, and .0000 rerirbj&en, There has baen a deficiency of fat stoc|: owing to the exportation of lambs and maiden ewes and purchases jiy Chrisibchurch shippers. The ensuing yea? i# exDected to be a good one.

Mr Wm. Jamieson, Vakunui, has sold to Mr Little, Allandale, Waikari, the hand some two-year-old Clydesdale colt Blcom fie'd, by Vanquisher, from Maggie, by Major (imp.)." Bloomfield took first prize in i his class at this year's Tiniaru, Ashburton and Christchurch shows, and is one of the best colts ever, bred in the district. Th« sale was effected through the instrumentality of that good judge, Mr James Stark. Mr Harry Mayo, who for the last three years has been a member of the, excellent band attached to Wirth's circus, has de cided to Bettle again iv Ashburton, and announces bis intention of resuming busines in Moore street, where he opens premises as a hairdresser and tobacconist. Mr Mayo will also be available for dance and other parties as a professional musician, his ability, a& a violinist—a talent he has not allowed to sleep while travelling—being well known. In view of the approaching re-opening of the Wesleyan Church, now nearing comp'e tiori, the Udies of the congregation have arranged to hold a sale of work and cake competition in aid of the building fund. This is to come off in the Town Hall Build* ings on Friday and Saturday next, the opening being fixed for Friday at two p.m. The cake competition is a new feature, and as valuable prizes are offered there ought to be a large number of entries. Mr J. R. Macdonald, agent of the New Zealand Bible, Tract and Book Society (as will be seen from our advertise ment) has opened a temporary depot in Tancred street, opposite the arcade, with a large and well assorted stock of books, incluainq all the new annual volumes, and new prize books, also a splendid collection of new Christmas and illuminated cards. As Mr A*acdonald's stay is limited, in tending purchasers will dp well to make an early call. The depot will remain open until Wednesday, December 7 only. The amendment of Vie Police Offences Act with relation to cruelty to animals pro vides that the police have pGwer on com plaint of any person who gives name and address to take possession of any animal: which may have been cruelly beaten, ill treated, over-riden, over-loaded, or abused in any way, and retain the same till an information or complaint shall have been heard. The Magistrate has also power to order the payments of costs for detention. The measure of punishment for these offences is now a fine not exceeding £20 or imprisonment extending to three months. At a meeting of the New Zealand Cash Amateur Bicycle Club in Christchurch last evening, it was decided to hold a two days' race meeting (on account of the large num ber of Melbourne riders coming over to compete) commencing on December 16. The Melbourne team includes W. S. McCombe, five mile champion of Victoria; Allan C. Duff, holder of the twenty mile Australian record ; L. B, Schaip, J. Scharp, R. Fraser, F. Dodge, and other prominent Melbourne riders. A letter was read from , Allan Duff asking the Secretary of the Club to enter him in any races for cash prizes, included in the programmes of the bicycling meetings during his visit. The Premier arrived at Wellington at 5 o'clock on Wednesday morniiug, haying travelled in an invalid car by special train from New Plymouth. The " New Zealand Times" says that Mr Ballance bore the journey wonderfully well, and those who have seen him express themselves as being extremely pleased at his appearance. At the same time, for the present, his medical advisers have enjoined the most rigid con tinuance of the complete rest he has been taking, and no one is to be allowed to see him, except his personal friends and the members of his family. Anxiety to get bank to his official duties was the cause of the Premier's all>night trip. For some time past the bot fly has occasioned much alarm among owners of horses in Canterbury, and has been credited with the death of numbers of horses. It would appear, however, from an incident which has occurred within the last few days and is reported by the " Lyttelton Times " that other causes may h&ve accounted for at least some of the deaths that have been ascribed to bots. 1 A very few days ago Mr H, Over ton lost a % horse that had up to the time of his death betrayed no symptoms of disease or even ill-health, and was in fact between two others in a plough when it suddenly expired. Mr Overton determined 'y have a p'-oppr mv sijuti.ni »i ,dfi, and at once t.Qit)£i.'a.pued fur Mr M'Lean, the Government veterinary surgeon, who happened to be in Christchurch. Mr M'Lean made a post-mortem examination, and on opening the stomach found it literally filled, with bots adhering to its coatings in such numbers as might fairly lead an observer to the belief that they and nothing else caused the death of the animal. Mr M'Lean, however, was not satisfied, and prooeeded further with his investigations. He found un mistakable evidence that the bots had nothing whatever to do with the death of the animal, ior an extensive rupture of the aorta was discovered, and the whole of the pulmonary cavity was filled, with blood theirefrdin, and there can be no doubt that this was the cause of death. Mr Overton exhibited the ruptured part and the stomach, preserved inspirits, at the Courte nay show on Friday. ;

The Waikomiti Alleged Murder.

[PER PRKSb ASSOCIATION.!

Atjckxand, November 26. The inquest concerning the death of William Thompson, a| Waikomiti, con cluded to-d^y, when the jury returned a verdict that deceased was wilfully murdered by Alexander Scott, by the. administering of strychnine.

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(per phess association.)

UGANDA.

London, November 24. It is officially announced that Go vernment have decided to allow the Imperial British East African Com pany to evacuate Uganda in March, and immediately thereafter they will send a commissioner with a native escort to report as to the best means,of dealing with the country. The I " Times," however, asserts it is certain the real decision of the Cabinet goes much further.

LABOR MATTERS.

Eight ninths of the spindles, belong ing to the masters' federation have stopped or are running half time.

MRS PARNELL'S FAILURE.

In Mrs Parnell's bankruptcy the liabilities are set down at £7000, and the assets at £5000. The cause of the bankruptcy is said to be loss of income owing to the death of her aunt, Mrs Wood.

OBITUARY.

O'Connor, the Canadian sculler, ha 3 died from typhoid fever.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

Pitiable scenes are depicted at the eviction of tenants on Lord Dillon's estates. Armed police encircled and took notes of a meeting at Toombridge, in Ireland, held for the purpose of pro: < moting the Redmonds' rew society. This action of the police enraged the mob.

THE IMPERIAL INSTITUTE.

The report of the Committee of the Imperial Institute states that it will be opened early in May by the Queen in person. Victoria and Tasmania have sections arranged by themselves, but Queensland, New South Wales, and New Guinea have only taken partial action, though ib is still possible that they will have complete exhibits if energetic action is taken. New Zealand has only taken preliminary action, and no definite action has been taken by Western Australia, Fiji, South Australia, or the South Sea Islands. At a meeting on Saturday it is thought that the Prince of Wales will probably express his regret at the delay of the colonies in arranging ex hibits.

SWAZILAND.

A deputation of financiers intejested in Swaziland had an interview with Lord Ripon, at which they opposed the abandonment of the country. He re plied that negotiations had been com pleted. He was bound to consult the rights of the South African Republic. He could not at this stage disclose the Government's policy, but he assured the deputation that he was alive to the commercial interests of Great Britain.

AN UNWELCOME BODY.

Bishop Saumarez Smith, Primate of Australia, declines to welcome the Kil burn Sisterhood.

DAHOMEY.

Paris, November 24, Despatches from Dahomey state that King iJehauzin burned his palaces and the houses of his chiefs prior to evacu ating Abomey. He is now encamped with the remuant of his followers about three days' march from the capital. The French commander is making ar rangements for occupying the whole of Dahomey.

THE PANAMA CANAL.

Ferdinand de Lesseps is both physi cally and mentally unable to appear before the Court on Friday. The Pa nama Canal Inquiry Committee t is composed of twenty-five members of the Left and thirteen of the Right.

ANNEXATION.

The French flag has been hoisted on St. Paul and Amsterdam Islands. Paris, November 25. "Le Temps " look* upon the Aus tralian opposition to the French an nexation of St. Paul and-Amsterdam Islands as a piece of extraordinary effrontery.

TRADE WITH THE STATES.

New York, November 24. It is denied that the Guion Com pany intend to withdraw from the New York trade,

THE CANADIAN PREMIER.

Ottawa, November 24. Sir J. C. Abbott, Premier of Canada, has resigned, and is going to Egypt for his health.

ARGENTINE FRAUDS.

Buhnos Ayres, November 24. It is reported that heavy frauds have been discovered in the Argentine Navy Department. The country will be unable in consequence to pay for the warships now being built in Europe, and they will be sold to Russia.

THE SOUDAN.

Cairo, November 25. Osman Digna has raided Tokar an 4 killed many Arabs, but fled on the approach of the troops.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE NEW HEBRIDES.

Sydney, November 24. In a despatch to Lord Jersey on the New Hebrides question, the Marquis of Ripon, referring to the inequalities under which British subject* in the group labor, regrets that the efforts to induce France to enter into a joint ageeement to check the abuse of the arms and liquor traffic have been unsuc cessful. The Imperial Government, he says, is now engaged in the preparation of a more central scheme of interna tional agreement, to deal with these matters, and it is intended this agree ment shall be applicable to the whole of the Western Pacific.

GODLIN MOTH.

Government 'will shortly introduce legislation to cope with the codlin moth pest, which is ravaging the colony. ,

LOCAL GOVERNMENT.

The Local Government Bill is mainly based or the, measure introduced by Sir Henry Parkes in 18fiL '

THE BROKEN HILL RIOTERS.

For riotous behaviour at Broken Hill during the recent strike, Rowan was sentenced to eighteen nionths.Mac- Jennan. to twelve months, Scroggins aifd Thomas to six months, Malpney to three months; and \f ones and Johi}BQn to one month—ajl with hard labor,

MUTINY ON THE HIGH SEAS.

The whole of the crew of tha ship Port Glasgow, with the exception of the first mate, have been arrested for disobeying the captain's orders on the ' high seas. The crew have laid serious charges against the captain before the Marine Board, but the nature of the accusations has not been allowed to transpire. Sydney, November 25. The ere at of the ship Port Glasgow has been sentenced to a month's im prisonment each on a charge of dis obeying the orders of the captain. The men accused the captain of in* competency, and threatened^to throw him overboard if he interfered in the navigation of the ship. They peti tioned the mate to take command, and alleged that during bad weather the captain remained below; and that when the vessel was in danger of foundering the captain was compelled to hand over command to the first mate.

THE INFANTICIDE CASES.

Evidence in the baby-farming cases has been concluded, and the inquest adjourned until Monday.

VICTORIAN FINANCE.

Melbourne, November 25. In the Legislative Assembly, Sir Graham Berry announced that the de ficit for the year would be little less than one million, owing to payments in the months of July and August being much less than was anticipated.

A GHASTLY FIND.

' Two human legs have been found in a bag at Hawthorne, a suburb oi Mel* bourne. The bag was branded "Lot No. 1. J. Ripper." The police think the legs are those of a woman, but medical men believe they belong to* man. Medical men are of opinion that the . human legs found at Hawthorn, were cut from the body shortly after death, and appear to be hacked off below the knee by some unscientific person. The police are not certain whether or not the affair is a hoax by a medical student.

ALLEGED EMBEZZLEMENT.

Holland, late accountant of the Port Melbourne branch of the National Bank of Australasia, has been arrested on a charge of embezzling the funds of the institution.

THE RECENT FINANCIAL CRISIS.

Notice has been given in the Legis- - lative Assembly, calling on the Govern ment to investigate the recent financial transactions of companies who have suspended payment.

INCOME TAX.

Adklaidjs, November ?5. A Bill to increase the amount of the income tax has passed the Lower House.

FRUJT EXPORT.

Brisbane, November 26. A trial shipment of pine-apples has beea sent to England, under the auspices of the Government officials.

THE BATAVIA RIVER RUSH.

The report on the Batavia River rush proves it to be a failure, so far as the getting of gold is concerned. The area of the field is not wore than forty acres.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Fbilding, November 25. Henry Martin, tanner, Cheltenham, was killed this morning while , bush* felling. Ho leaves a widow and ten. children. Wellington, November 25> The Woodville Knights of Labor recently passed a resolution stating there was no truth in the Minister for Public Works' reply in the House that the Knights had asked for an enquiry into certain matters connected with a co operative railway contract. The Depart ment publish letters received Irom prominent Knights officially asking for an enquiry, which show that if the body itself did not prefer the request., it was certainly made on its behalf, and in such a way a« to lead the Minister to suppose it was authorised. The Premier is confined to the house, and does not attend the buildings. He is said to be better, but no one is allowed access to him. While Mr Deller, Mayor of Carterton, was driving in that district yesterday, in company with an elderly lady, Mrs Walker* an eccident happend to the trap, and the former was thrown out, breaking his shoulder blade. Mrs Walker jumped out of the vehicle, sustaining serious in juries, from which she died. At the inquest at Masterton on the rhild Natutch, burnt to death in yester day's fire, no evidence was adduced as to the origin of the fire, and a verdict of ac cidental death was returned. " The Post" states that amongst those who have been asked as to their willing ness to accept the commission of the peace in Wellington are Messrs Andrew Collins (president of the Bakers' Union), George Smith (of the amalgamated society of Carpenters and Joiners), R. p. John son (president of the Shop Assistants - tiociety), and E Imund Corrigan (carpenter). The Justice department *tate the hew commission cannot be completed for some days,.

Lost in the Bush.

One of Dunedin's oldest inhabitants, who is still ha)e and hearty, has owned one of the corner sectiong in the city ever since the first sale of town land took place, soon after the foundation of the settlement. The original price was only £12 10s, but it is now worth at least £50,000. When the diggings rush took plaoe a Melbourne merchant wanted to buy the section, and offered him £1000 for it. This seemed at the time a fabulous sum to the owner, who, however did not want to sell, "Gae awa' wi' ye men" he said to the tempter, "je canna have come by your money, honestly or ye wadnabesae freewi'yer thousands."— Extract from the <! Bulletin," June 28, 1890. Gentle reader, the above paragraph is deeply instructive. You all have heard of the man who swopped his -land in Onllins Street, Melbourne, for a bottle of ruiv, because his land was " too far in the bush." Most of you know men, who to day are we»Uhy through their foresight in buying land and holding in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, etc. After having read the above just think for a moment, does it not, strike you that now is the time fbt you to btay fytad !tat Perth, the capital city of Western Aus tralia, «' the coming colony." It "is now scarcely 18 months since responsible Government was granted, and the " Cinderella'! of the ground has tftkqn her position beside h, er sister eclonips and will prove a formidable riv*l. Bimnefjs arid villrf sites may be purchased in Berth, from £5 5s per lot, payable JQs monthly no interest charged. Title, c)4*r cer i6cale. Plans and full particuftp! .from' P.,'Callighan, junr., Iss Swanson-street, corner of Little Collins t^reet, Melbourne: N. $.— Every, loi is guaranteed J|igh, well dramedt free from «ny defeotg, and pej fwt Wilding l»u,d.

THE ASHBTTRTON Gtf AItDIAN i SATURDAY, NOVEAtBER 36, 1892.



COMPETITION IS THE LIFE OP TRADE. IMMENSE SUCCESS- G. J. NEILL and CO's Drapery, Clothing, and Boots. OUR Expanses being so small, and being satisfied with very small profits, we are enabled to cJEIiL OHEA.PER than any other house in Ashburton. WE DEFY COMPETITION, INSPECr OUR GOODS. SEE OUR PRICES, tfie best Washing Prints in Aahburton, 4|d, s|d. 6|d, 7*d, B£d . The newest designs in Washing Muslins for Aprons and Pinafores 4£d yara .' The verrjr latest in Dress Materials, 4|d yard Cashmeres and Merinos, all colors, marvellous value White Calico, yard wide,, 33 lid dozen. Come and see it Ladies' Corsets and Underclothing, a specialty Ladies' Short Silk Sunshades, 3s 6d CLOTHING. CLOTHING, Men's Strong Tweed Suite, 22s 6d Men's New Zealand Tweed Suits, 23s 6d; wondarf ul Boya and Youths' Tweed Suits at your own price , Men's and Boys' Shirts, Tweed Trousers, and Moles at ridiculous price* BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. Every one wonders how we can Sell Boots so Cheap, THE SECRET IS CASH-SMALL PROFITS, AND QUICK RETURNS. Men's Colonial made Shooters, nailed, 8s 9d Men's Colonial made Bluchers, 5s 3d Men's Leather Elastia Sides, 9s lid * to n -> A special me of Women's Strong Shoes, worth 9a 6d for 6s 9d Ladies' and Children's Tan Shoes, all sizes The largest stock of Children's and Girls' Patent Strap Slippers, all sizes, VERY CHEAP AT G. J. NEILL and COS, FRIEDLANDER'S BUILDINGS, CORNER OF BAST S MOORR SWEETS. Gtreat Bargains. HARDLEY BROS. TTAVE PURCHASED A LARGE STOCK OF FOUR-BUTTON TAN KID GLOVES, which will be cleared at 2s 0d a pair; a splendid quality. DRESS GOQP^ ia endless variety. All SWesin COLORED CASHMERE, at Is 9d a yard, worth 2s 9d. ALL-WOOL DRESS SERGES, at 9d a yard. GINGHAMS and MUSLINS in great quantity. 90 Pieces of FLANNELETTES at from 3a 6d a dozen the best variety to choose from, HARDLEY BKOS-' MILL IKE BY DEPARTMENT This is replete with all the Modern Novelties in BONNETS, HATS, LACES, RIBBONS, COLLARETTES, FEATHERS, FLOWERS, TIES, etc. NORFOLK JACKETS, Creme and Colored at 2s lid. DOROTHY CAPES, with shaded Silk Hood-?, 9a 6d worth 15s. BOOTS GBMT DEDUCTIONS. MEN'S SHOES 7s R WOMEN'S ELASTIC SIDE BOOTS at 3s lid, CHILDREN'S BOOTS from Is a pair, HAKDLEYBROS. Would like everyone to read this and Note the Address : ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. EMPOBIUM OF FASHION, New Zealand Clothing: Factory, EAST STREET, MEW AND CHOICE GOODS AB-K NOW OPENED FOR THE APPROACHING W SEASON. ' '■ The Perfection of Taste and Best Vftlue in GENT 3' & BOYS' CLOTHING, HATS, SCARVES, SHIRTS, MERCERY, 4a BOOT* BOOTS. BOOTS. The Finest Collection of Ladles' and Gents' BOOTS and SHOES in the District, Clean, Fresh, Reliable Goods, every pair of them. GENTS SUITS MADE TO MEASURE. INSPECTION INVJTED. NO ONE PRESSED TO BUY. Agents for Weriheim Celebiated Sewing Machine. Agents for The Women's Friend Store Mat. mew Zealand Clothing: Factory. A*^ W.H. WEBBER, Manager. ~~~~ ~ & SALEK'S NEW JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT. THE MAGMPrCHSNT HIGH-CLASS STOCK IS NOW OPENED UP. SSAfKK be«s to draw the atten ion of the Publx to the fact that having fitted upliw Shop in first slaw style, he is showing a Stock which for i*L - ,Za nrw.'sfc designs comp'ires favorably with any in Chnstchurch. Jr^nSSTn a noSt ou to meet the xequiremento of the Aehburton Dtec&b in Se-y branch of the Jewellery Trade, and is showing a Larger Stock than has ever before been uuUJao Sfcrck specially suitable for ym^vwOTvß WSDDINO PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, AND XMASPRfcAfcVL*. pV^BNTATION TESTIMONIALS. fiold and Silver Jewellery of every description. THE WATCHM A KING F ANI) T JEVVELLERY REPAIRING i «-« i n Ut arrwemenlrf, and additional assistance having been "*""—» »»y Viy on h,vi,,g their W ork 6on, prompt M aatisfactorily. S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER.



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I COLEIvrANK AND SC i JKUCALYPTE Ex I tract is the only genuine in the market, | and was a yarded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors. For all affections of the Chest and Lungs Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colde, Gravel, and Kid"ey Com plaints, ib has no equal. agents— ASHBPIIION P y.VG COMXANV..



Warned METHVEN Boarding H^use To Let, Apply Vivian Fouse, Methven 111149 WANTED, everyone to know that Harry Mayo (late of Wirth's Circus), has returned and commenced business as Hairdresser, &c, in Moore street (late Professor Kobpttom's). 11*175 . 1%/ IKE. UAWSON KING, of Man* "-*• Chester will lecture in the Odd" fbllows' Hall on Monday next at 8 p.m Subject—"Patriotism." Collection to defray expenses. 11+138 ORIMITIVE Services to-morrow. L Morning subject, "Empty beats." Evening "The Gambling Crasse Preacher, Rev. J. Cocker. 11 179 WESLEYAN Church Services to morrow in Oddfellows' Hall. Preachers, 11 a m. Mr J. E. Buchanan; 6.30 p.m. Key. 8. Lawry, Subject, "Why the Churcheh must fight the Liquor Trade." /CHRISTMAS *nd New Year Cards, VV Booklets and Calenders for 1893, now to hand. New, chaste, and pretty design?.—H. M^Jonks^ __ STOCK-TAKING Clearing Sale till December 11, to make room for new goods for Christmas trade. Reductions all round.—H. M. Joses. ANTED Known that S. Salek, Watchmaker and Jeweler, has removed to new shop near New Zealand Clothing Factory. __Z__T ANTED Known.—Ladies' Gari baldis Is lid. Beautiful Prints 4sd and 6d. Come and see.—H. C. Sjbgers, Melford House. lITANTED Known—Grand Display V f of all the newest shapes in Ladies' Summer Hats. Special sample shipment, One of each shape ; at S. W. Alcorn & Cos. _ " WHY not Bake your own Bread when you can gee 501 bs of the Best Roller Flour for five shillings cash or five shillings and sixpence booked at Robert Alcorn's, Saunders' Buildings. 11 ol XJCTAtfTED Known.—Good Leather W Shirtirig reduced to 6sd. Splendid double-width Sheeting, Is. Carpet Is, reduced to 9d,—H. C. Segers, Melford House. — SHEARERS can rely on getting the celebrated 8.8, A. brand of Sheep Shears at Robert Alcorn's, Saunders' Buildings. WANTED Known—lee Creams, Ice Creams, for the hot weather always ready at H. G. Flower's, Confec tioner, East Street. SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest, the largest, tha best, and the cheap est. Small Goods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. —W\ J. Siloock. 4t182 WANTED Known—New Flannelettes at extraordinary prices; 3s lid and 4s lid doz. Thirty per cent under price.—W. H. Collier. V%T ANTED Known—Dr Scott's cele -** -.lirattwLUjJlectric Corsets can only be obtained in Asliburton at W. if. Collier's, "Tbo Corner." WHY should we le*. the rain water off our roofs rob our buildings and run to waste when Hardles: will find and fix spouting at 4d per foot. Also good Water Tanks, guaranteed, from thirty shillings. Note his address—J. W. Hardley, Plumber and Gasfitter, East Street, WANTED— Ladies to inspect our new and beautiful stock of Sum mer Dress Materials, Delaines, Pongee Cloths, Prints, etc., now open at S. W. Alcorn & Cos. "iTTANTED Known—Pumps, Pumps, W Pumps. I have on hand the Jargesb stock in town of Pumps, Piping, Gas, Steam, and Water Fittings. Manu facturers of Galvanized Steel Gutters, Spouting, Ridging, and Down Pipe to any strength, size or pattern.—-J W. . Haßklby, East street. ! WANTED Known.— Flannelettes 6d, reduced to 3s 9d per dozen- Good line of Plaid Flannelettes 10£ d, reduced to B|d.— H, C. Seoers, Melford Houst. ' ' WINDMILLS sup^d and f xed. Hot and Cold Water Ser vW«« hl* on- Baths made to any size or pa l >.'' rn' Electric Bells fixed, and all kinds of Plumbing work done at lowest rate?. Workmen sent to all parts of the district. —J. W. lardley, Plumber and Gasfitter. OEBUILDING Sale.—Men's No. 3 -t*» Vests Is, Men's be3t Colonial Tweed •Trousers 7s lid, Men's best Colonial tweed Trousers and Vests 12s 6d, Boys and Youth's Tweed Trousers 2s lid, Men's Leather Shirts 2s *sd, worth 4s 6d, Ladies Prumella Boots Is. The whole stock will be slaughtered as the premises are to be pulled down in February.—Andrew. Orr. 11 109 WANTED Known—Rebuilding Sa]e, , Peal French Merinos, guaranteed, Is, Is 4d, and Is 6d, all colors. Prints 2s per dozen;' Silk Lace Is per dozen, Double Width French Dress Goods Is6d, former price 3s 6d, Lace Curtains 2s lid, Towels 3i each, lot Umbrellas Is 6i, Sunshades 13 111 and 2s 6d, halt price, Muslin Embroideries 4d, worth Is.— Andrew Ork. 11 110 WANTED Known — Being over stocked, and having new Spring Boots and Shoes just arrived, J. Moison intends selling at little over cost price, some below cost, for £wo months. Great Bargains. The stock is the choicest ir Ashbutton. Hid superior own make, kept on hanc?, unsurpassed in New Zealand. A. staff of men kept. All work and repairs under my own supervision, arad done on the shortest notice—. J. Moison, East Street, Town Hali shop TVi EW Christmas Cards for Old Country -*-^ friends, New Zealand ferns, Fire Screens at halt price. New supply of Tiddlidy Winks, Halma and other games, Foreign Stamps, 25 for 6d, or 1000 for 6s 6J. New' Birthday cards, Reward cardti, Wedding cards, etc. JNew Books every mail.—L. F. AN DREWES & Pp., Sta. tioners' Hall.



WILLS STREET BAKERY. TTVJ ILLIi'M BRYANT VV has much pleasure in informing his friends and the general public that he will open the above on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, and carry on the business as Bread and Biscuit Baker and Confec tioner on his own account as from that date. Delivery Carts will run in Afhbur* ton and Suburbs. =. He hopes by : strict attention to busi' ness, and supplying only the best quality of bread and small goods> to merit a fair share of support. ' Wm. BKYANT, f(; , Proprietor, Wills Street, next C'ookson's !!;•; 168 Stables.



SPECIAL NOTICE, TO BUYERS OF BOOKS, Etc. IVew SCealancl Bible, Tract, and Book Society ' Now open at Shop, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade, And will remain open UINTIL WEDNESDAY, DEC. 7, Only, 11/ITH a large and well-assorted » Stock of' Evangelical Literature, consisting of Theological Works, Sun day School Library Books, at Special Discounts, Teachers' Helps, and all other Sunday School Material at Published Prices. Family, Pulpit, Pew, and Pocket Bibles, Prayer Books, Church •Services, and .Cathedral Psalters; Sunday School Reward Cards and Tickets, Christ mas and Birthday Cards, Illuminated Texts for Walls. Splendid Collection of NEW GIFT AND PRIZE BOOKS. The new Annual "Volumes of Boys' Own, Girls' Own, Quiver, Chatterbox, Sunday, e*e. &• TILL DECEMBER 7 ONLY. ;^SCREP STREET, opposite Arcads. "(Shop lately ocC^led by N,Z. Clothing Factory.) J. R. MACDONALD, 11 113 Agent.



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Hqlloway's Ointment and Pills.~ Rheumatism and Neuralgia. — Though the former disease remorsely attacks persons of all ages, and the latter ruthlessly selects its victims from the weak and delicate, the pre serving use of these remedies will infallibly cure both complaints, After the affected parts have been diligently fomented with hot brine, and the skin thoroughly dried, Holloway s Ointment must be rubbed in firmly and evenly for a few minutes twice a day, and his pills taken acceding to the printed directions wrapped round each box of his medicine. Both ointment a,nd pills are accompanied by instructions designed for the public at large, and no invalid, who atten tively read them, can now be at any loss how to doctor himself succesfully.



Stop DrlnKingp. -. ♦ " I can't" are two little words seldom used by a man who drinks ; to use them he thinks is un evidence of weakness, and so we wonder why, when he quits, he doesn't stay quit:. If we knew all, our wonder would be, with that terrible craving at his vitals, he is able to resist even for a short time—a craving on which will-power, moral suasion, the pledge, self-respect, have no effect whatever, and which until recently has been an insur mountable bar to reform in thousands upon thousands of cases. But the time has come wlfen that craving can be stopped! Sure. Just as sure as it is possible to cure a cold- The appetite can be destroyed ; the man placed back, so far as drinking is concerned, just where he was before he acquired the habit. The cure dop? not destroy the will, but the appetite. £o he will have to learn to rink all over asjain, and tfie effort wijl be so great that if he is worth saving he won't make it. R. T. Boc-thfe Qolden Remedy .No. J. destroys the drink appetite. R. T. Booth's Golden Remedy No. 2 is the best brain and nerve tonic on th s earth. At all chemists and .storekeepers —(A»vi), 10*11



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