of Armagh, being preferred. GREAT JEWEL ROBBERY. Thirty thousand pounds worth of, jewellery, belonging to Lady Miles, wife of Sir Philip Miles, has been stolen from her bedroom at the family residence at Leigh Court, Bristol.

• OBITUARY.

Sir Richard Owen, the celebrated comparative anatomist is dead, aged 89.

THE UNITED STATES TARIFF.

Washington, December 19. Enquiries made by a New York paper show that 168 Congress Demo crats favoured the repeal of the Mc- Kinley Tariff, while 94 proposed a special session.

AFFAIRS IN CANADA.

Ottawa, December 19, M. Merrier, ex-Premier of Quebec, declares that the Catholics and French residents of Canada are undergoing op pression owing to jealousy, and states that it was similar treatment which caused the Papineau rebellion in Mon treal, in 1837, by the body called " Fils de la Liberte." He urges those suffering from oppression to demand the rights conferred on them by the constitution.

THE PANAMA SCANDALS.

Paris, December 19. The Panama Canal Enquiry Com mittee have called on M. de Labaye to name the hundred members of the Chamber of Deputies whom he asserted had been bribed. M. Blowitz says that the arrest of the directors of the Panama Canal Company was a political move, and due to rivalry between the Government and the Committe of Enquiry.

THE SILVER QUESTION.

Brussels, December 19. The British delegates opposed the proposal that the Monetary Conference should meet again in May, on the ground that the adjourned meeting would be useless.

AUSTRALIAN.

FREE TRADE DEMONSTRA TION. Mjelboubne, December 20. A remarkable free trade demonstra tion was held in the Town Hall last night, thousands being unable to gain admission. Sir H. J. Parkes met with an enthusiastic reception. Resolutions were adopted welcoming the victory of the democratic party in the United States, and also affirming the adoption of intercolonial f reetrade to assist the restoration of prosperity.

THE ASHBTJRTON GUARDIAN i WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 2), 189 S.



ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY'S SPORTS. BOXING DAyTdECEMBER 26, 1892. ! ■GIiAM) BICYCLE COMPETITION. ' TJRINCIPAL RACERS from Aus- JL tralia, Christchurch, Oamaru, &c. thirty in i umber will compete. Admission to Grounds, la ; Members and family free. JOSHUA TUCKER, 12J147 Hon. Secretary. WILL OFFfcR~AT BULLOCK^ ARCADE ON SATUBDAY, DE€). 24, 1892. I CHESTNUT GELDING, 7 years ; •*• good in saddle and harness, and very staunch. D.THOMAS, 12*148 Auctioneer. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. TNSIRUCTED by various clients, I JL shall offer for Sale as above, At 12.30 p.m., the following IMPLEMENTS & MACHINERY, viz., Horse Power, Chatfcutter, Intermediate complete 6 Grass seed Strippers, some cf them nearly new 1 set 6 leaf Harrows, 1 set 3 Jeif Harrowa 1 sot Disc Harrows and Seed Bix j nearly new 1 set Disc Harrows 3 Double-furrow Ploughs 1 Massey Mower I 9 McCormick Reaper and Binders 2 Massey Binders 1 Deering Bidder 3 Brantford Binders, 6 and 7 feet cut 1 Waggon, etc., etc. DAVID THOMAS, 12§149 Ashhurtim. MR D. THOMAS has rfceived in htructions from C. L. Hart, Esq., To Sell at Bullock's Arcade, ON * SATURDAY, DECEMBER, 24, 1892, At 1.30 p.m. sharp, A Last Season's McCORMIOK REAPER and BINDER; everything complete; as good as sew; only cut 100 acres. DAVID THOMAS, 12J150 , . Ashburton. li/l R DT^pIOMAS" "has receiv^Tin J3IJL structions to SELL AT BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1892, Atl.3op.m, FAMILY WAGGONETTE, just done up; suitable either for a family or livery stable keeper. D. THOMAS, Is|lsl . Auctioneer. _ __ i c X THE OFFICES of the Ashburton Permanent Building and Investment Society WILL BE CLOSED FOR 'JHE Christmas and New Year's Holidays, ON MONDAY and TUESDAY, December 26 and 27, and osr SATURDAY and MONDAY, December 31, 1892, and January 2, 1893. EDWARD STEPHENS, 12*153 Manager^ TITE S L E V A JST pHURCH. BARING SQUARE. TO-MGHT, WEDNESDAY, DECK BER 21. CANTATA, a Under the Palms." Admission, Is. Commence at 8 p.m. Proceeds to Building Fund. 12154 . TINWALD SALEYARDS. MESSRS MILES AND CO., in sttucted by C. J, Harper, Esq., will submit to public competition at the Tinwald Yards on JANUAEY 10, 1893, a Splendid Line of— Orrr\A Two-tooth HALF-BRED £ i\)\J ewes. ALSO,— ■fOAA Two-tooth HALF-BRED J.ZUU WETHER!?. These Sheep are by English Leicester Rams out of Merino Ewes. They are well grown, in good condition, and as even as it is possible to make them. F. A. ARCHER, Auctioneer. MILES & CO., 12*152 Ashburton and Rakaia. ? E if H n s, r\ LENDERS are invited far painting _L fence round Bariug Square West. Partiqulars may be seen at {he Town Clerk's Office, where tenders will be re ceived till noon on SATURDAY, the 24th jnsfc. TINWAI^D DOMAIN BQaRD. NOTICE U hereby given in pursuance of the "Public Reserves Act, 1885," clauses 5 and 6, that the Tinwald Domain will be set apart for the Annua RaS Meeting of theTfN WILD RACING CLUB, on MONDAY, the 2nd day of January, 1893, on which day Charges will be made for admission thereto on the fol lowing scale, viz:— For each Adult One Shilling For each Horse ... . One Selling Fdretfphfehicle. ..-.•. .;? On? Shilling Admission to Grand' Stand and Saddling Paddock Three Shillings Children unto tweiv^^ ruling Chairman. Tinwald, December 2, 1892. 12 147 wIIMOT CUT A BASH IN THE HOLIDAYS? rTTHEN you. can get a good fit, good y\ workmanship and good material at the Scientifyc Tailoring Company, where you know LußioiyJs capable to thoroughly rig you out ai a low cost for. cash. New and splendid lots of fancy' Trouserings, Coating, ap4 Tweeds o| great assortments' to phooee fro'n. mdg- Note'the old address— i *^ tAJJQRED STREET,... X Near Arcade, AShbtoxon,



Cracknell and Digestive Biscuits for Invalids are unsurpassed. Mado by AULSBBUOO* *J*D Co, The Omslow Biscuit. The latest nd most delicate biscuit Biimufoctured by Aulsebrook and O> How Sambo Understood French Finn says to the runaway negro on the raft, " Jim, what'd you say if 'twas said to you • Parly-vouß-franzy ?' " •'. Wouldn't say nuffin. I'd just bußt him over de ear ; if he wasn't a wite man, 'Low no nigger to call me dat.' Finn says the words oisly mean, "Do you speak French ?" Jim inquires, "If they mean that why don't thsy say that?" Dr Forest says, in "Health, the New Method," we might make similar in quiries of the professors of Massotherapy j but he goes on to explain massage, rubbing, and its beneficial results so that it might even enter the skull of the densest negro ; and his muscle-roller and other new methods are invaluable. An edition of his book, much enlarged, is published at "Truth" and "Health" Publication Offices, 160, Tuam street, Chri3tchurch.—[Adtt.] Messrs Colemane and Sons' Eucalypti Extract (manufactured at Mittagong and Cootamunrtra, New South Wales) has attained a reputation as a specific for affec tions of the chest, lungs, consumptions asthma, diphtheria, and a variety of other complaints. It numbers among its patrons Earl Jersey, the present, and Lord Oarring ton, late, Governor of New South Wales, while in Great Britain during the influenza epedimic scarcely a house or office was with out it. Messrs Colemane and Sons' whole sale depot is in Chri&tchurch. Sharland and Co. are wholesale agents for the Worth Island



The-'''tart medicine known ib SANDER and SOW EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test of eminent powerful effects in 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. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no occa sion to offer rewards in p/oof of the genuine ness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and unirefilfcies, the official communication of the Constf-General for Ita,ly at Melbourne; the diploma, awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam—*!! these are authentic documents, and, as such, not open to doubt. We add here epitome of one of the various cases treated by Siegenl M.l> .Professor, etc Burning of the right hand through the explosion of a small oil stove. The epidermis on the yolar and palmer side of the hand of the thirty-year old patient was completely separated and lilted up as far as the joint of the hand. The likewise lifted nails w«re hanging loose and half of the phalanx of the nail of the middle finger was coaled. The wounds thus contracted healed in three weeks under . daily applications Eucalypt Extract dressing. The patient has retained the sol use of her h*t»d.—(Advt) 1 The Best Tea IS CANTERBURY for the money, and free from any excess of astringency. Km YODR OIIOCOTB TO MAKE Nicest Scones, Nicest Pastry, Nicest Cakes, IJse AutSEBROOK's Self-Raiairg Flour.



Stop E>rtni*infif " " I can't" are two little words seldom used by a man who drinks > to use them he thinks is t»n evidence of weakness, an' so we wonder why, when he quits, 1 v doesn't stay quit. If we knew all, ou. wander would be, with that terrible craving at his vitaU, he is able to resist even for a short time-a craving on which will-power, moral suasion, the pledge, ■dl-WBpeot, have no effect whatever, and which until recently has beenaninsur mountable bar to reform in thousands upon thousands of cases, But the time has come when that craving «ft be jLniied'i Sure. 'Just as sjire 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 waa before he acquired the habit. The cure does not destroy the will, but tP.e appetite. So he will have to learn to rink all over a^ain, and tlie effort will be bo great that if he is worth saving he ybns make !it. E. T. Booth's Golden Eemedy'No. 1 destroys the drink appetite H. T. Booth!s Golden Remedy No. 2 is the best brain and nerve tonic on th s earth. At all chemists and storekeepers -(Advt). " 10*11 TENDERS are invited, for building stable (near VVihcbmore). for Mft Jambs BLANr, Plansandandspecincatiofti at my office. Tenders close on TUES DAY, 37th inst,, at 9 a.m. Thjj lowest or »ny tendar not necessarily accepted, ' B. BIRD,



MX ALFRED HARRISON TEN CASES JAPANESE CURIOS. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, it 12 oVoek. Ma ALFRED HARRESON, in structed by Monsieur Both, of ! Kobe. Japan, will sell by Public Auction at his rooms, a Beautiful Collection of JAPANESE CURTOS, comprising supe rior Koros, Pure Eggshell Porcelain, Bronze Plaques, Ivory and Lacquered Ware, Satsuma Vases in all shapes and sizes, Boxes, Flower Stands, Candle sticks, and soon very old Vases of great value. Nothing of the class has yet been seen n the Colony, "and the superior workman ship and design of these gcods should satisfy the most fastidious Connoisseur. ON VIEW DAY BEFORE SALE. ALFRED HARRISON 1 §119 Auctioneer. SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY,~DECEMBER 24. 22 Pairs LAMPS, 3 Sets Trap Harness, Saddles, Cart Bridles, Brushes, Girths, Spurs, Chamois Skins, etc., etc. ALFRED HARRISON, 12 135 ___ Auctioneer._ CHURCH OF S.S. PHILIP AND JAMES, WATEKTON, THE ANNUAL PARISH GATHER ING in the LIBRARY HALL, WATKRTON, WILL BE HELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1892. Tea and Concert—Admission, 2s. Tea on tables, 5.30 p.m. Concert, 8 p.m. 12*71 . F NOTICE. ~~ rpHEJL brary and Office sof the A^hbur X »on Borough Council will be closed from 1 o'clock p.m. on SATURDAY, th<* 24th inst, till the morning of WEDNES DAY, January 4. The Reading Room will be open as usual. By order, CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, December 21, 1892. 12 x 45 the ASHBURTON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mb C. M. Brooke will be conducted n future by II r Ij. JB. I'richard. The present stock will be Urgeiy 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 it 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 " THE DISPENSARY a well appointed establishment in every respect. 10i203 Zealantlia Boots. rfTHE Wonderful Reputation of these _L 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 &ny other make in the Colony The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these Boota that they guarantee every pair branded ZEALANDIA. For real hard wear and comfort 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 Zealandia Boot and you will never buy any other make. The Boys'and Girls' DEPENDABLE SCHOOL BOOTS and the PARAGON (Patent) are wonderful; they are Regular Warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding dis tricts can now obtain these fine BOOTS from Mr J. Bishop, nmm boot store, ASHBURTON MR T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a Low Rental—Those com-, modious premises in East Street, at present occupied as a Kindergarten School. Possession can be given about December 26, 2QQ ACRES in grass,. Mitchara Road,— Not having sold this by auction, I am prepared £o receive offers for it, £\l§. —Price required for a quarter' apre section, together with Cottage with verandah, Grey street. Easy terms, via., £10 cash, balanoe by instalments ; interest only 7 per cent per annum. £2<X). —Special sum to lend on good freehold security. TINWALD. FOR SALE Town Sections 413 and 414, Harland street. Price, £12 10s each. Exceptionally easy terms, viz., £1 for section deposit, balance by instal* raents, - : V, BULLOCK, Estate Agent. ASHBURTON MACHINE WRK§ BKASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET j Next the Post Office, T HES.E WORKS, without doubt, con * tain the most complete, Engineering Plant in the County, therefore we are able to execute all work entrusted to \xs with ECONOMY, DESPATCH an? SATJS-. i-ACTI^N to our Custawerg. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Tlios. E~Kil worth,



t Business Notices HENRY ZANDER. AS the Harvesting Season is now drawing near, I beg to intimate that I have bought a very large stock , of Harvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly large demand. Binding Twines! Binding Twines! I keep nothing but what I can confi dently recommend to my Customers— MANILLA, HALP-and-HALF, FLAX, and HEMP Twines, of the most popular makers. Binding Wire! Binding Wire! 1 have just landed ex e.f. " Pakeha,' my Season's Stock of the Celebrated White Cross Brand. Farmers will study their own interest by ordering early, as there is every probability of a scarcity later in the seatcn. Reapers & Binders. ANY MAKE supplied at Agent's prices ; properly put together MACHINE EXTRAS. A Large Stock of EXTRA.S(McCormick, Deering, Massey, and Buckeye) always on hand as far as possible, and can be obtained at any hour, day or night, for the convenience of Farmers. ■ "■—~~ Oils! Oils! Just Landed—A large quantity of Machine and other Oils, Castor, Valvo line, OolzV, Lard, Golden Machinery, Lubricating, Olive, Boiled and Haw Linseed, Tattoo Branding—Red, Blue, and Black—in one and five-gallon Drums. Agent for the— "TITAN" WIRE STRAINERS. Best English Leather Belting (all sizes), Ho/nsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares, Garden Tools of every description, Barbed and Plain Steel Fencing Wire and Staples, Seaming Twine, A splendid assortment ot ELECTRO PLATED WARE, suitable for Wedding and Christmas Presents. CHINA, GLASSWARE, AND HARVESTING TOOLS IN ENDLESS VARIETY, Having been frequently requested by a large number of Farmers, I have recently added to my already well-selected stock CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTH, CHINA and COCOANUT MATTING, WINDOW BLINDS, DOOK MATS, ETC,, ETC specially imported, and 50 per cent cheaper than any Retail House. General, Station, AND Family Groceries. MAURITIUS, CHINA, AND QUEENSLAND SUGARS. CHINA, INDIA, & CEYLON Teas, WISES, SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT. A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF Xlie JTlnesit I>elicacies from all parts of the woild. ftench and Gferman Liqueurs. Gorman Lager Beer now in stock. HE NR \ r/ AND ER, tn r t Zander, GEN/ER^L MERCHANT IMPOBTEB. AGH3NT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Company Oanton Marine Insurance Company, Austialiac Mutual Provident Society 1



CHRISTMAS, 1892. Cjrrii HAVE .ICU\ RECEIVED A SPECIAL LOT 01 Now Suiting & Trouserings IN THE LATEST STYLES 'gentlemen REQUIRING NEW SUITS I'OR THE HOLIDAYS, SHOULD LEAVE THEIR . ORDERS WITH US AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. CRAIGHEAD & BEBRYMAN, Tailors and Outfitters. ASHBURTON & RAKAIA.



The IMPERIAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Lb. Established a.d., .1803. Paid up Capital and Invested Funds, Nearly TWO MILLIONS STERLING. 1\I"R W. W. WHITE having relin- Jj_l_ quished the As»micy of above office, wehaveappointed Mr Robert McCaxlum Sub-A gent for Ashburton and District. SOL ANDERS & CO., 12 16 Chief Agents for Canterbury. I*re»erve Your ISyeaisrlit, And.have your Eyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System of N. LAZARUS, OCULIST OPTICIAN, or London, Melbourne, and Calcuttta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, &. «ALEK, Watchmaker and Jeweller, WHO has been thoroughly instructed in this unequalled system. Each eye tested separately, and different lenses (" if required") fitted into frames made to n't different styles of faces, thus ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort. ~ THE NICEST "~ CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS ARE POT PLANTS. EA.CH day as the receiver attends to the Flowers they will thjnk kindly of the giver. With thj same Plants honour and prizes may be won at i,he forthcoming show. I Ime a large an I varied stock of Foliage and Flowering Plants at Christchureh Prices. Also -Oats, whole and crushed, Chaff, Chick Wheat, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Pota toes, etc., at lowest rates. JY X n O M A. S, HAVELOCK STREET. GREAT SALE AT Pick ford & UmJriU PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. FURNITURE of all kinds, Carpels, Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c., &c. most be sold to make room for new ship menta to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Bbonised Sideboards, Tables, &c.— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancj Tables &c, in Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, an 1 American Chairs, in great variety, • Venetian Blinds made to order. —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILL, TANORBD STREET, ASHBURTON. CHBISrMAS HOLIDAYS. V Ml. BROOKE, OPERATIVE CHEMIST, ASHBURTON, I T)EGS to notify that he is now manu- I*J facturinq . AERATED WATERS, Of a very Superior Quality, which he is supplying at Reduced Prices.— Finest Lemonade Genuine Soda Water Belfast Ginjrer Ale Raspberryade Champagne Cider Lemon Squash—The favourite summer drink Kil»-n'*t Champagne—A new invigorat ing tonic, with a nice nutty flavour. Orders for any of the above may be left at " The Dispensary " with Mr Prichard, or at the Factory, Cameron street. C. M. Brooke will be glad if intending customers will kindly send in their orders early to avoid a rush. ACOMPACT 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 k, \}. Bmim to sell by private treaty,-^ His farm .of 65 ACRES, situated s( few chains from the AJfQftk Forest School. It \§ divided into ei^Jit pid^ocka, with good and e ll kept fences. The Buildings are very complete, and comprise large Dwellinghouse, Stable and Imple ment Shed, Qow Shed, &0,. The Orql\^rd t which, covers about three steres, may be classed as one of the best i,n the district. This property vriU be sold at a reason' able price and on easy terms. Apply to JOHN G. RESTKLL, Agent for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Limited. Also,—To Let 1000 Acres firet-claji ussock Feed. J?QB SALE' 3 MASSES' REAPERS & BINDERS Stationary Axle, at Specially Be duccd Prices. Apply, 12*30 FRIEDLANDER BROS,



J. SEAO & CO., SEEDS MEN. TXJBNIP SEASON, 1892, "VTOW Arrived* our Season's Stock oi ■■■■'• PURE TURNIP SEEDS, SpeciaJ'y Imported from the Celebrated Seed Firm of J. CARTER & CO., LONDON. Farmers are specially requested to note the above. {Samples and quotations on application to J. SEALY & CO-» EAST STREET. F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, EAST SI'REET, ASHBTJRTON. Site of the Old Shop, TTAS just opened a Choice Assort ,7"!, ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair, Old .fudge nd Cameo. G.8.D., V.V , and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Diva's Cigars Five Cigars and Case, la TTXCELSIOB SHOEING FORGE : ili AND COACH FACTORY. John Pa?et, Jiinr, PROPRIETOR. Shoeing promptly and effeeiently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address — BURNETT' STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail Office. Alford Estate. WE have several Blocks of Land on this Estate for sale on easy terms of payment. For particulars apply to * ¥. BULLOCK, Or MILES AND CO., Ashburton and Rakaia Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE HA.YE FOW ON VIEW a Large and Select Assortment of FURNI TURE, specially made to suit the Ashburton climate. Intending buyers are invited to call and see our stock of Couches, Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, Cheffoniers, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers and HOUSF HOLD REQUISITE? of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMINSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. 12*7 Stephens Bros., Market House. JAM- JAM TUST ARRIVED, special Con^ign.- J ment of English, Mauritius SUQARii-o<-ushed Loaf, etc. Also, One Ton o! the Finest Patras and Vontizza CURRANTS, Valencia RAISINS, Sultana Raisins, English Peels and English Orystalised fruits— all new and soe^Uy selected. A few nice parcels FANCY CROCKERY and CHINA WARE, etc., suitable for .Christmas p^entss. Y-fR* Lowest, Legitimate,' Market '" " '" ■' \ Priced Come and INSPECT OUI^ STOCK %A»XK AN^ OFTEN, STEPHENS BROS.



Tbe Massey-Harris Open-Bawip STRONftEST, BEST MADE, and LIGHTEST^ DftADOHT BINDER: r > With Stark simple Knotter; no parts to wear, and surest Tyer made. ,;; '\ f LOSE upon 2000 of these Binder* sold in Great Britain and Ireland last Harrcst | '^v —more than were sold by all other makers together in the last three yesnitt S that market. ■'■ % PEEELESS OIL -^SPECIALLY IMPORTED. ; The only Reliable Machine Oil; Best for all kinds of Machinery; THIOKEfIS IN HOT WEA>THEB. D. THOMAS. A Stylish Washing Dress j with ; ; EMBROIDERY TO MATCH, FOP 7s 6d. : EXfe. S. ELDERSLIEJ -JUST OPENED- ,I CHOICE CARPETS, :-\ RUGS TO MATCH, \-i iilnoleumfi and Oilcloths. : i MITOHELL and TUBNE3R. 1 _ * • t Santa Glaus is Coming. I AND SO IS " ,; FATHER CHRISTMAS. - \ H- M.~^iONES ' \i B'AS a large and well assorted Sto vck of TOYS and FANCY GOODS, m»n '; things'uselul and pretty, su table to commemorate the arrival of the abov " '■ distinguished visitors, calculated to please all ages and sizes. TOYS—Steam Engines, both stationary nnd travelling 2s 6i, Mao;ic Lanterns Is upwards, Zoetropes, Flying Machines 31, Puzzlex, Fans, Banners, Horns, etc. ; DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS. *-: Japanese Cabinets, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Work Boxes, Writing •• Cases, Desks. Albums, ornatn6Rte, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. ELEOTHO-PLATED GUODS-Jam and Jelly Dishes, Butters, Cruets, Te* V i Spoons, Toast Backs, Sugars and Creams, best qualities. PIANOS AND ORGANS. Christmas Cards and Booklets in great variety. '\ Books, Books, Book*. OUR excellent selection of books especially suitable for School Prises And , Presentation purposes. ;. NOW LANDINU and TO ACRIVE, ex Tainui, Ruapehu, Ka.ikouro and Tekoa : from the well known publishers, " The Religious Tract Society," Ward, Locke and % Co., Cassell and Co., Nesbit, Warne and Sons, and others, thus securing great / variety of reading and best values obtainable. , ' ;.- VEKYLIBiRAL DISCOUNT TO SiWOOL COMMITTEES purchasing prise oooks, in order to keep the trade in the district. }; INSPEC LION INVITED. \£ H ]fl. Jones. : , • s ;| The Deering Twine Binder. t Over 250,000 UTow In Use. . THK MOST POPtJLAR MACHINE KKd#N. '* "''"^ iT ARLY Application is necessary, to save disappointment, for the balance ni LV this years '- ' ' % 5, 6, & 7 PEET CUT MACHINES. '. 1 _____ ' ' . "■i LURLINE HEMP BINDER TWINE, 700 feet to the pound. The best in , : If the market. " jVj , STOCK OF EXTRAS FOR DEERING'S MACHINES KEPI ON H4JfD. * >f| TUCKEtT^; BEAN, AGENT?, WEST STRETT. 12J. **"* HARVEST. 1892-3. John Orr and Op. '-.-.; aA VR now in Stock a complete Assortment of every requisite for the Harrest /• P?dd. 55 McCOaMICK LATEST IMPROVED STEEL BINDERS. , ; 1000 Bales Binding Twine 25 Drums Colza Oil ; 70 Cabed Binding Wire 3 Cases H»y forks " B0 Cases Valvoline Oil 500 Dozen Knife Sections ;■, 40 Cases Lubrolene Oil . 1000 Machine Chains : ; 25 Drums Olive Oil 5 O^ks Bolts, Rivets, and Washers [: 50 C»ses Castor Oil . ————— ■ ■ ' ' »' LANDING EX TEKOA AND DOBIC— ~ **, 2 Cases Plated Teapots, Cruets, Tlalf Ton Red Lead ";t GROCERIES and PROVISIONS. j| A LAEGB ASSORTMENT } |;-| • ZFIHST-Clj-A-SS G-OOl>S|| WHOLESALE PRICES. I^fl JOHN ORR & CO* /..x-^lf