factory Is. Cheese 3d to 4|d. Bacon 6d to 7*d. Haras, N.Z. lOd to lid. The wool market is slightly irregular ; chough last week's prices are maintained m the case of better wools, there is a tendency on the whole m favour of buyers. Mklbouknb, January 28. Wheat, prime 4s l£d. Flour, stone makes £10, roller brands £10 10s. Oats, Algerian Is 9d to Is lOd, Danish 2s Id, prime stout 2s 7d. Maize 2s 9d. The wool market is irregular. A poor selection of greasy brought up to B|d, Scoured to la 3d. Adelaide, January 28. Wheat 4s 3d. Flour, roller brands up to £10 15s. Oats 3s 4d to 3s sd. Barley, Cape 3s 6d, malting 4s 6d. Bran Is. Pol lard Is Id.

Addington Stock Market

ChmstchurcH, January 27. There was ',& full market of sheep and lambs, and the demand for freezing and grazing sheep was brisk. Store Sheep—There was an entry of about 2700 store sheep, mostly of marketable quality, which sold as follows:—Two-tooth ewes up to 11s Id ; two-tooths, mixed sexes, small sorts, 9s lOd to 11s 4d; crossbred lambs, 5s lid to 9s; crossbred ewes and lambs (all counted), 9s Id; aged and inferior ewes, 4s 7d to 5s 7d. Fat Lambs—There was a big entry, about half fat for export. There was a brisk demand, and [prices were good throughout. Best sorts fetched 10s 6d to 12s 9d j inferior, 8s 6d to 9s 9d Fat Shekp were a very strong entry, and m some lmes competition was good. Prices averaged same as last week. Fat Cattle sold slightly better than last week. Good steers fetched £5 10s to £6 10s; cows up to £5 10s; good heifers at £6 J2s6d. Stork Cattle. —There was only a small •entry. A line of forward conditioned steera brought £4 17s 6d. Dairy cows sold from £3 15s to £6 15s. Pigs were a small yard, lhe demand -was brisk, baconers reaching 325, and iporkers 225.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(pee press association.)

(Received January 27, 10.30 a.m.)

UNITED STATES AND CHILI.

Valparaiso, January 27. The Chilian Government are willing to submit the dispute with the United States to the arbitration of a neutral power or Supreme Court. Washington, January 27. Both the Democrats and Republicans support the President's action with re gard to Chili.

81-METALLISM.

The Finance Committee of the Senate favor an Intercolonial Bi-me tallic Conference to consider the en larged use of silver, which the Commit tee contend is entitled to equal mintage rights with gold.

SUEZ CANAL REGULATIONS.

Venice, January 27. The Sanitary Conference agrees to the substitution of disinfection for the guarantee of vessels passing through the Suez Canal with infectious dis eases. The English representatives urge that troopships and steamers carrying mails, which are bound to England direct, should be exempted from these conditions. The delegates from the other powers oppose the con cession.

A GERMAN LOAN.

Berlin. January 27. AGteirman Imperial and Prussian three per cent loan of three hundred million marks is likely to be placed on the market at an early date.

THE MURDERS OF GIRLS.

Vienna, January 27. The trial of the Schneiders (husband &Yi'd wife) on a charge of murdering a number of domestic servants is creat ing a sensation m the city. The hus band, who confessed his guilt, admits that he outraged three girls and sub sequently murdered them. The pri .soner is endeavoring to implicate his ■wife.

THE INFLUENZA.

London, January 27. Mvb hundred and ninety-two deaths from Influenza were recorded m London last week. The death-rate m the city is 46 per 1000, and at Brighton. 61.

QUEENSLAND AND THE BANK OF ENGLAND.

It is rumored that the Queensland Treasury bills will be withdrawn. Sir J. F. Garrick, m his reply to Mr Lidderdale, said that Mr Griffiths was unaware that the Bank had subscribed to the Queensland loan to the extent of £60,000. The "Telegraph" says buyers are retting the Queensland bills on the wroufid'of thd length of their currency, "and because the price is too high. It expresses the opinion that the colonies ; a*e too hasty m attempting to raise money m the new form. The "Daily INews " says tbe bills are unwelcome m financial circles.

AUSTRALIAN.

i-D^^mA .Tdtinnw 28. noon.)

THE TARIFF STRUGGLE.

Svdnky. January m. TMsHouse eat all night discussing the Custo ms Bill. The Opposition displayed vigorous resistance to the measure, and, far the Government have only succeeded ™ passing five items of the schedule. The House is still sitting, and'the Premier threatens to continue until the measure is finished.

THE LATE CARDINAL MANNING.

vj-he .House o£ Assembly has carried regretting the death of .Cardinal # aiming.

THE BOTOMAHANA.

r,"he stearae* Botomahana is stm ashore, although her heavy cargo has Ce n removed. It is feared that the vessel is jammed befcweea two small rocks Two powerful tugs pawning from Melbourne to assist m the work of floating her.

SHARP EARTHQUAKE.

A heavy shock of earthquake was felt here and generally throughout Tasmania. In the city chimneys were levelled to the ground, and the hospital and several prfy»&> houses damaged.

GREAT BUSH WIRES.

Brisbane, Jan.T at% %t J m ] More than half of the go.. 11 between the rivers Bulloo an.d Paroo » s devastated by bush '

THE ASHBTTRTON GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, JANUARY 28, 1863.



Business JNotices. ~~~^§ALE AT "^ ••THE COB N E H '"j COMMENCES SATURDAY, JAN. 16. p"\ON'T fail to attend, or you'll regret it. DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING at extraordinary prices. W H. (OLLI£R. X§l|§Bsßk|^ reduction on all {Jyl^BES^^P ANDREW^ BLACK, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, "TTAS on hand and to arrive, a Large Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery. JljL Watches, including English Levers by different makers; and has just opened out a particularly nice line of Ladies' Watches at £3 each. Largest Stock of Gold Brooches m Ashburton, ranging from 10s 6d to £8 10a. Ladies' Dress Rings from 15s to £8 each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5 5«. Gold Lockets from 10s. Gold and Silver Charms, &c, &c, at reduced prices. SPECIAL LlNES—First* class EJectro-plated Butter Knife, Jelly Spoon, Pickle Pork, and Sardine Fork, with ivory handles, at 15s the set. SPECTACLES—Best Pebbles at 6s per pair. Silver Brooches from 3s each; Silver Earrings from 2s each; Silv«r Scarfpins from Is 6d each. r WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED atmoderate'prices, .ANDREW BLACK, EAST STREET. Turnip Seeds* FOR SALE, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES,— PURPLE & GREEN TOP ABERDEEN, MAMMOTH, WHITE STONE, & GREYSTONE, &c. ALSCM ARTIFICIAL MANURES SUPEEPHOSPHATES, BONE DUST, &c. OF THE BEST BRANDS AT THE LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. MACHINE OILS OF ALLpQNTXS, AS WELL AS A GENERAL A&SORTMfitfl! OK^ARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. fAGENT OR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE, INSURANCE CO. Grain Crops inynred against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rate& G-EOEGE "JAMESON*. AfirtiiHirton and Rakaia. PAPERHAMMsT" —A* — fUST LANDED EX "MAORI" IQ BALES Jg Paperhan^ing's, CHOICE PATTERNS, ARTISTIC DESIGNS, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY. Inspection is specially invited to our Selection of new PANELLINGS AND DADOES, WIT EC FRIEZES & BORDERS TO MATCH FOR DINING & DRAWING-ROOMS. Hew Designs for Ceilings. PICTURE PATTERNS FOR NURSERIES. BEDROOM PAPERS AT FROM 5d PER PIECE. 6000 PIECES TO SELECT FROM. 6000 Compabent workmen sent to execute Painting and Paperhanging of every description as required. Building Material of every Description m Stock) W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGIMGS, ETC, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company, Royal Insurance Company. THERE IS NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT. Great Bargains m Boots and Shoes for Christmas. A LARGE VARIETY of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S BOOTS aiid SHOES Just Arrived, Ex Aorangi, from one of the Bost Manufacturers m England. REVIi »msij^¥jß WtRGAIftS. CSOME EARLY ATNX> SECURE THEMJ JT> BEGS to thank you all for your past liberal support, and wishes you all | .-D« Merry Christmas and a Happy aiid Prosperous New Year. J. Broekelbank^ Manager. J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STORE, ASHBVRTON,



Business Notices. _____ M^^lj^ Christmas discounts |fe^^s|| tO PER CENT FOR CASH, i §^E3h uff all- jewellery, plate, etc. Japps ROBERTMURRAY PRACIICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATS of the latest and most approved designs. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Locketa, Ladies'and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, «fee. , A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rmgiof all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable" for Christmas Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committees, &c. &c. . All Departments of work done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. < SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, AS HBURTON. THE OOLIDIYI. TT7E have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a I LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &c. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. SnCClill* Just Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS; i (Best m the Market), which we are now SellKng at WHOLESALE PRICES. J3, Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring Department. We are now showin" a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES m WEEDS, COATINGS, SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for the present season. The rush of orders already m hand shows that all who want New Suits for the Holidays will do well to favour us with their measurements as early as possible. MEN'S & BOYS' BOOTS & SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. HAND SEWN, &c. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARED W &TSERE.YMAN TAILOES <5c OUTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. PUBLIC TRUST ££& OFFICE OF N.Z. ■ THE Public Trust" Oftce f New Zealand offers great advantages to its clients j including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustee j The following comparison ot business between the years 1879 and 1889 will showthe j rogressmade:— , „, 1879-801 1889' Cash recefipts ... - .« £41,813' .- £1f>336 Total transact ons, per balance-sheet .... ... £92,318 .., £835,202 Securities- General Investment Account .... £70,864 ... >216,943 Special Investment Account ... £2,65e ... 839 Expenses Account—Total receipts ... .- *2»^ ••• '«ra Administrations 1'" — *^° Probates and trusts ... •- " •• *C Wills provisionally accepted ..... 1 •-. .^ *? Letters received ... 2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched ■.«. ... - ... M 32 . 13,003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent ■ | .1,. I -,. ii r ■ —' Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS.] '°'~ [REGINALD B. RESTELL] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL (Business of Mn JoHir O Rkstell, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they are now prepared to supply the following :— „„_-,_-. r . .-. V BUILDERS' MATERIALS. _ # Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers, The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready fo immediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all sizes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws, Stakes, Posts aad Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &c. 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,FFloutr t etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. '■ AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited MOSS and IEESTBLL, WEST STEEET, ASHBURTON CHRISTMAS, 1801 * HHEW YEAR, F. NOKES, ONCE more presents his Compliments to the Inhabitants of Ashburton and the Public generally, wishing them all the Compliments of the Season, and hopes that one and all, both large and small, will have a pair of NOKES' GOOD CHEAP BOOTS and SHOES, THE LARGEST STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO CttOOSE FROM. ■m r.-. *O ' I ■■ ■ BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH ME.; BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO F. NOKEB I LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET. Public Notices. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. MRS ADAMS JAMES PAIN AND SOJNS TS now opening some beautiful New JL Goods suitable for Christmas presents; 9, St. Mary Axe, E. 0,, and2l, Waiwornh comprising the latest novelties m Alham- Road, S.E. bra, Dresden, Japanese and Venetian -— Goods. Lovely Mountmellick desisrns m HOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE rea l Irish Linen, Table Cloths, Tray WORK MANUFACTURERS. Cloths, Pillow Shams. Afternoon Tea -~— Cloths, Hand Painted Fans, Photo Shippers supplied on the most reasonable Frame?, Handkerchiefs, Sachets, and terms. Mirrors. Beautiful Slippers, Smoking —— Caps, Braces, Shaving Tidies, Ciaaretfce IjIO, Ll&j L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable Cases, Tobacco Pouches. Dolls, 'which for every Market. are real works of art, beautiful dressed. ~— Toys of every shape and make, and a The Largest Wholesale House m the World grand assortment of nick nacks ; and an IX wtrated Price List on application. entirely new stock of Pinafores, Aprons, Babies' Dresses and Layettes. Madame Weigel's Patterns always m stock.—The V AsWawton Art Repowtojrf,



i bankruptcy notlce_ "m bankruptcy. In the District Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of B ankrup tcy liolden at Ashburton, In the matter of "The Bankruptcy 1883," and the Acts amending the same, and of the bankruptcy of the persona herein-after named. "YTOTICIS is hereby given that state _L\ monts of Accounts m the under named Estates have been filed m the above-named Court, and that at the next sitting therof on SATURDAY, February 13th, 1892, John Charles Bell, the De puty Official Assignee m Bankruptcy of the property of the under-named Bank rupts, will apply to the said Court for an order releasing the said Deputy Official' Assignee from his office m respect of the Estates of the said Bankrupts. i Dated at Ashburton this 28th day of January, 1892. J. C. BELL, Deputy-Official Assignee. John Lusk, of Tinwald, carpenter. Marian Klink, of Ashburton, widow. Daniel McFarlane, of Aahburton, grocer. John Doran Gobbe, of Ashburton, painter, William Stevens, of Ashton, farmer. Benjamin Ede, of Springburn, farmer. Allan Mcßae, of Alford Forest, laborer. I Arthur Frisby, of Ashburton Forks, farmer. Bryan O'Connor, of Chertsey, farmer. Alfred William Hodder, of Ashburton, carpenter. William TaiL of Greenstreet, black smith, f | George Rosewarne, of Ashburton, horse trainer. 1j.176 Wanted Known. A GREAT BARGAIN. £135 10s 6d. WORTH OF FLORENTIA HID GLOVES, ALL SIZES, 4 and 6 CLASP. USUAL PRICE 6s lid and 8s 6d. NOW SOLD FOR 4s lid and 5s lid. ANDREW ORR'S Cheap Sale. ASHBURTON "MAIL.' DUNEDIN AGENCY. MR R} T 1 WHEELER Staffobd Stbekt 1 Dunedik XiAS baen appointed Our Agent, aril will be able to Arrange Terms with AdverJ isers for Contract Advertisements Christmas. XI VERY Customer spending 5s and up- J-^ wards at W. W. Spencer & Go's Will receive a nice Christmas Present. We are now selling; GENERAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOTS, as cheap as any house m New Zealand. Note a few prices— Special value m Double-width Cashmeres, 10|d. Summer Dress Goods, 4s lid doz. Prints, Ginghams, Plain Zephyrs, we sell at ridiculous prices. Good Washing Print 3id, White Muslin, 4§d. These are wonderful Bargains. : Very wide Window Net 4M, Grey Calico 2s 6d doz., White Cahco 2s 9d doz. Liberty Muslins 3s lid doz. Double-width White Twill Sheeting, 10|d. White Lace Curtains Is lid pair. Table Damask Is, Ladies' Underclothing and Corsets we make a specialty The largest stock m Ashburton to choose from at very low prices. Neck Ribbons lOd doz. Sash Ribbons 9d, New Flowers 2d, each Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d, Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid. Men's, Youths' and Boys' Hats, Shirts, Sox, at your own prices. Men's Ties 3d each. Men's Straw Hats from 6d, BOOTS AND SHOES. Men's Bluchers 5s lid, Mens Bal morals 8s 6d, Men's colonial-made nailed Shooters from 8s lid. Women's strong Elastic Sides 6s 9d. Women's strong Leather Slippers 3s 9d. Ladies' French Shoes 4s lid a pair. Children's Patent Leather Strap Slippers Is, at Remember —Every Customer spending 5s and upwards will rece:ve a nice useful Christmas Presen, 1 THE ARCADE THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN. From and after the 30th November, 1886 the terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz :~ IF PAID m ADVANCE. Pet Quarter ..„ 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6 i „ Half-year... 12a 6d, by post, 18s 6d „ Year ... 24s Od, by post 37s Od IF BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7s 6d, by poet, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, by post, 2ls 6d „ Year ... 30a Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if paid for at the time of insertion', 2s 6d if booked, 4s eacli Stanapa may be se^ a?



lIEKOULES MAKING POWDER IS THE BEST] Tho&e who have not tried it, shoalo ask their Grocer for it Makes splendid j Cakes jscones,Pastry, to,



DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. THE Partnership subsisting between HENRY BARNES and JAMES SMITH, as Carpenters and Builders, is Dissolved by mutual consent asfnni the 31st December, 1891 (on account of Mr Barnes leaving for the North Island. All Claims against the Finn must be rendered at once, and all Accounts owing are requested to be paid before the 14th inst. Messrs Baknks and Smith, while draw ing the attention of their Friends and Customers to the Notice below, tender their best thanks for the support accorded to them m their business, and trust the same will be given to Mr Smith and his new partner. HENRY BARNES. JAMES SMITH Witness to signatures— H. W. BARRETT, Ashburton, January 2, 1892. With reference to the above announce ment, we have pleasure m intimating that we have entered into partnership under the style and firm of Bkown and Smith, as from January 1, 1892, as Carpenters and Builders, and will carry on business at Mr J. L. Brown's present premises m Park and Cameron Streets. Mr Brown will complete all work now m his hands, and Mr Smith will do the same with work undertaken by the late firm of Barnes and Smith, and all new orders will be taken by the firm of Brown and Smith, who trust to receive a continuance of the support that has hitherto been accorded to each of them. JOHN L. BROWN. JAMES SMITH. Ashburton, Januar 2 1892 $13



tSoOKS, BOOK*.:-Now belling a lot ■slightly soiled at Reduced Prices for Cash, comprising Novels, and Cheap Editions, etc. —L. F. Andbeweb & Co., Stationers' Hall. U.S.S CO. _ "»|PS3 U.S S., CO \'f* * V., UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL* TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland —Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —Tuesday. EXCURSION SEASON HAS NOW COMMENCED. GEO JAMESON, Agent for kshburton



Public Notices. PUBLIC NOTICE. fTIHE Office of the Ashburton Publishing | ■*• Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour, m compliance with the Factories Act. ! ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. viOLirsr school, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, while thanking her patrons for past favors, begs to stata she has a few vacancies for pupils. Every attention given.—Bessie Simmonds* 1t144



ODDFELLOWS HALL Under the direction of the Australian Theatrical Management Company. Managing Director : I HON. GEO." COPPIN, M.L.C. Acting Manager ...Mr Charles Bradley. Treasurer Mr R. W. Greville. GREAT Dramatic Event; FRIDAY, January 29. Appearance m Ash burton of the World-Famous Star, Walter Bentley, And a Powerful Company of English and Australian Artistes, m Shakespeare's sub. ime Tragedy, HAMLET. For positively ONE NIGHT ONLY. Prices—ss, 3s, and 2s. Box Plan at H. Friedlander's, Tobacconist. 1 138



TENDERS rpENDERS are invited for the purchase X and removal of the Brick Grand Stand on the Ashburton Racecourse. Specifications to be seen at the Secretary's Office, Bullock's Arcade. Tenders, ad dressed to the undersigned, close on February 3, at 8 p.m. I. SAUNDERS, Secretary, Ashburtcn Racing Club. I|l7l rpENDERS will be received by the J_ Secretary to the Club until 4 p.m. on February 3rd, for ERECTING a GRAND STAND for the ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. I Plans and specifications may be seen at the Secretary's (Mr E. Saunders) Office, m Bullock's Arcade ; Ashburton. J. C. MADDISON, F.R.1.8.A., Architect. Hereford Street, Ohristchurch. • 1 155 Entertainments.



Mr T. Bullock. OA f\ Two Sections numbered OJ^JZKJ. 1205 and 1206, situatad m Cameron. Street West, for Sale at the above figure. TO LET.—2OO acres Grass Land, Mitcham road. Apply to T. BULLOCK. ~~~MR* ALFRED HARRISON SPECIAL~IiNTRY. SATURDAY, JAN IMB If 30. 3 CASES PRIME PLUMS. No reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 11174 Auctioneer. T



THE STANDARD Hire & Marine Insurance Company OF NEW ZEALAND With Unlimited Liability of Shahbholi>eh.s. CAPITAL -£1,000,0000-STERLING i FIRE and Marine Risks accepted oval descriptions of Property and Mer chandise ; also Crop, Stack, and Machine Risks at Lowest Rates of Premium. Fidelity of Peesons Holding Situa tions qw Tupst Guakanteeu. ARCHIBALD SCOTT, Manager for Canterbury, &QBERT ALCORN, Agent ..' S^octers 1 Puiii^* A^buytipn,



CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR Selling Off!!! Cheap Sale!! Get th<: liost value for your money. Now is your time. Come and see tor yourself. 20 per cent Reduction, this allowance genuine. TAMESAUINN, Watchmaker, O having decided to give up business is offering his large and varied Stock to the public at the above discount, consisting of first-class Gold and Silver Watches aud Jewellery of! every description; Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings ; Marble and other Clocks, Electro plated Silver Ware and Fancy Goods m areat variety, Over 100 good second-hand English Levers and others m first class order. No reasonable offer refused. Also, a large Milner's Safe. Trusting intending purchasers will inspect. JAMES QXJINIV, Watchmaker and Jeweller East street 12 1,



ON SALE I BY THE t TNDERSIGNED BUILDING MATERIALS OP tiYERY description; EM £OJXS : WESTPORT, NEWCASTLE MOUNT SOMERS, AND HOMEBUSH. Also,— GREY VALLEY NUTS FIREWOOD, POSTS, Long and Cut, RAILS, STAKES, . SIMPLES. FENCING WIRE, WIRE NAILS, all Barbed and Plain, sizes, PAINTS, OILS, &c joshua"tucker RAILWAY RESERVE, WEST STREET. UFFIO : Cornet of Tancred and Wes strests, next Mr Gee. Jameson's opposite Bank of Australasia j AND AT RAttAIA



MAUL* NOTICE. SATURDAY, January 30. For Northern Ports, per Rotorua, at 0.J30 p.m. ! MONDAY, February 1. For Chatham Islands, per Kahu, at J. 0.30 a.™. i_ ■ ■ i~ i ~" SCHOOLS' EXCURSION. MR WRIGHT informs me that the Pupils of the Ashburton High School are welcome to the benefit of the excursion. I shall be glad to see any of our pupils at the Station. JOHN E. BUCHANAN. Ashburton High School^ January 28, 1892. 1 177 IN THE ESTATE OF PATRICK HARTNETT, late of Westerfield, Deceased, Intestate. ALL Persons indebted to the above named Deceased are requested to pay the amounts of their several accounts to me, or to Mr J. J. M. Hamilton, Christchurch. Also,—All Persons having Claims against the said Estate are requested to send them m to Mk J. J. M. Hamilton on or before WEDNESDAY, the 24th day of February next, on the printed forms which can be obtained for the purpose from any of my Agents. N.B.—Any Claim not sent m by the day named may be excluded from I participation. J. K. WARBURTON, Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, Wellington, January 26, 1892. 1 178



} They do nob seem Ln Madras to believe altogether m Mr Uudyard Kipling. Mr { Reua, Chairman of the Literary Society there, m a recent address "warned the students not to look on Mr Kipling as a trustworthy exponent of the life of the English m India,. Mr Kipling ontgauged whatever he touched, although m his tounh is ever the all redeeming attribute of power. " The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, etc. —the relief is instantaneous, Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. His Majesty the King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe are its patrons, head the official reports that accom pany each bottle. Mosler, M.D., Professor University, Griefswald, reports : — The Eucalypti Extract proved magnificently such cessful m very severe contusions, bruises, sprains, wounds, scaldings, broken ribs, and limbs. ("Medical Journal," Nov., 1881). In diseases of the kidneys, either active con gestion or suppression, (urcemia) or albumi nuria, dropsy, lithargy, nothing will equal m its action Eucalypti Extract. Doses, five to six drops. Mosler, M.D., Professor, University, Grieswakl, reports -.—Diphthe ria. Tonsils continually coherent presenting ulcers with white exudants. Cured m four teen days. Surgical Clinic of Prof. M'lnlyre, College of Physicians and Surgeons, St. Louis—Scirrhus of Bieast—Excision Euca lypti Extract employed. No swelling, heat, or discoloration. Cured m fourteen days. -Advt * Holloway's Ointment and Pills. — Travellers to and from distant climes would do well to bear m mind that those changes and the altered diet and surroundings of their lives entail manifold risks to health. Occasions are sure to arise m which they will need a remedy such as thess renowned pills and ointment, and no traveller by land or sea should ever fail to have a supply at hand. Then he may truly be said to have a physician always at his call for the various emergencies of travel. Chills and fevers should be promptly treated, and the printed directions shodld be carefully studied at the commence ment of any illness, for Holloway's remedies can be safely used m all climates.