TRIAL BY JUDGE.

Tp what has hitherto been regarded as the palladium of the liberty of a JBriton —the right of trial by jury when accused of any offence against the law —is to be superseded by trial by judge without the aid of "twelve good men and true," so great and revolutionary a change ought not to be made except by statute passed in that behalf, after the fullest possible discussion and with the general assent of the people. It may be thought unnecessary thus to set out what will be regarded as a truism ; but it evidently is not so, in view of what took place in the Supreme. Court only a day or two ago. At the sessions now being held at Blenheim, Doctor and Mrs Hoadley ■were put upon their trial for wilful and criminal neglect of their infant child, and after hearing the evidence tendered by the prosecution and for the defence, the jury returned a verdict of "Guilty." But after the verdict had been recorded the judge agreed to hear further evidence for the defence—that of Dr Cleghorn, who testified that the treatment of the child was quite proper, and thereupon the Hoadleys were ordered to come up for sentence when called upon (which means never) and discharged. Now, we are not prepared to controvert the evidence of Dr Cleg horn, nor to assert that the verdict of the jury was not based upon a one-! sided presentation of the case. It i may, for aught we know, be the fact | that had the Hoadleys been sentenced they would have been martyrs to adverse circumstances. But all that is beside the question, which is whether it' is right and proper that after a jury has given its verdict, fresh evidence should be admitted, and the verdict thereupon be practically set as.'de. We are of opinion that such a thing is distinctly neither right nor proper, but, on the contrary, is calculated to destroy that confidence in the admin istration of the law which has hitherto been so universal in all British com munities, for if a judge can take evidence for the defence under such circumstances, why not also for the prosecution 1 And if a prisoner found " guilty "is thus to have a chance to get off by an appeal from the jury to the judge, why may not also, in the case of a prisoner found " not guilty," the prosecution be permitted to make another attempt to secure conviction by tendering additional evidence after the verdict of the jury has been given 1 This latter wou'd be an outrage against all sense of fair play it is true, but surely the former procedure is so also, if only in a less degree. It is pro verbial that "doctors differ," and it may be quite possible that had the prosecution in the Hoadleys' case known that further evidence would be admitted, medical testimony opposed to that of Dr Cleghorn might have been adduced. Even if this were not so, it is quite easy to conceive of a cue in which testimony admitted after verdict might, while effectual with the judge, because uncontradicted, never theless be testimony that could be altogether upset by other witnesses if opportunity were given to call them. We confess that we are greatly sur prised at finding it possible that such a course could be taken as was taken in this instance, and we shall be still more surprised if the circumstance does not lead to a very keen discussion during next session of Parliament. In the case of a prisoner convicted upon evidence which can be contradicted or upset, the proper course is to submit that evidence to the Governor in Council, who has power to mitigate any sentence imposed under such circumstances, and though it ia argu able that we ought to have a Court of Criminal AppeaJ, yet pending the establishment of such a Court, we protest strongly against the innova tion of an appeal from the jury to the , judge, or the substitution of trial by judge for trial by jury which has certainly occurred in the case under notice.

America Before Christo pher Columbus.

M. Napoleon Ney, who presides over the French Society of Commercial Geo graphy, contends that Columbus did not discover America. He thinks that in prehistoric times Eastern Asia ai tf North America were joinea by a strip of land, since almost entirely submerged. The Orkneys, Shetlands. Iceland, Greenland, etc M were but stepping stonesj as it were, between the Old World and the New. The " Standard's" Paris conespondent sends the following extract from a paper by M. Ney, in which he says :—" I have seen a tomb of masonry discovered in Boston Bay at the end of last century. It contained a skeleton and an iron handle of a sword. The skeleton was that of a man of the white race, and the sword handle was of European make previous to the fifteenth century—that is to a»y, it dated back a century earlier than Christopher Columbus. At the Smithsonian Institute I aaw the fac simile of the curious inscription of Dighton Writing Rock, known since 1860. The inscription, which is written in Runic characters, accompanied with crypto graphic signs and drawings, relates to the adventures of the Scandinavians in Vin land. It signifies: ' One hundred and thirty-one men of the North occupied this country with Thornfinn.' But a more important- inscription is that of Arrow Head. I have examined it oh the bank of the Potomac, three kilometres from the Mia of 'hat liver. It marked the tomb of ft Norman chief's wife, killed by an arrow, and, like the other inscrip tion, is graven in the rock in Runic characters. Translated into English, it run: 'Here lies Syasi, tie iair one of Western Iceland, the widow of Koldr, sister of Thorgr, by her father ; aged twenty-five years, Go«l be merciful to her.' In the tomb were found three teeth, a fragment of a large bone which fell to dust, various tc i let articles m bronze, ill formed and full of holes, two fragments of a necklace, and two coins of the Lower Empire. The fact of those Roman coins being in the" possession of a Norman chief is not extraordinary, as the men of the North—Danes, Norwegians, and Swedes-were sought after to recruit ftieginrd of tl}e Emperors of Constanti nople,^ ___________

At a meeting of the Canterbury Industrial Association Mr Curlett brought under the notice of the Committee a cricket bat, manufactured by Mr J. Hoole, out of New Zealand willow. The sample sent seemed to be of excellent quality. It was decided to ask MrHoole to allow the bat-to betejted by Mr Caygill, who would report to the Association. "The !'Times" says that influenza h; | again |ji3de:!its appearance in the city aim I sjubjfrbs'of Chrjstchujrch, apd in some of the principal business establishments a large number of the employees are suffering from tlje epidemic In pne establishment sixteen employees failed to put in an appearance on Monday morning,

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per press association.]

(Received November 29, 10 a.m.)

A TOWN DESTROYED BY EARTHQUAKE.

Nkw York, November 28. News has been received that La Union, a townjof San Salvador, on the west side of the gulf of Fonseca, has been destroyed by an earthquake and many lives lost.

AN AFRICAN TROUBLE.

Paris, November 28. The French Government is much irritated at the erection of the English custom house on the banks of the Ajana river in Lagos, "West Africa, which is alleged to be a violation of the convention of 1880.

A QUARREL AT THE CAROLINES.

Madrid, November 28,11 News from the Caroline Islands states that a conflict has arisen be tween the Spanish Governor and members of the religious orders, and the latter threaten to leave the group unless the Governor is recalled.

GERMAN EMIGRATION.

Berlin, November 28. The Chancellor announces his inten tion of introducing in the Imperial Diet, a Bill compelling emigrants to obtain a police permit prior to sailing,

THE MONETARY CONFERENCE.

Brussels; November 28. Holland supports the United States proposals before the monetary confer ence. The other delegates are, how ever, passive, declaring that they are forbidden to introduce any alteration I in their monetary systems. Washington, November 28. The hope is expressed that the Philadelphia Congress will recommend the repeal of the silver purchase law.

(Received November 29, 10.50 a.m.)

NATIONAL GALLERY.

London, November 28. The Government have accepted Sir Peter Tait's offer to build a National Gallery and offer the site occupied by Mill bank Prison.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received November 29, 11.45 a.m.)

TRADE WITH AMERICA.

Sydney, November 29. The Alameda, for San Francisco, takes speice to the value of £100,000, and 250 tons of exhibits for the Chicago "World's Fair.

BROKEN HILL.

The Broken Hill relief Committee is appealing to the public for help.

DOMESTIC INFELICITY.

Melbourne, November 29. A roan named Pender was arrested on a charge of stabbing his wife, and being subsequently admitted to bail, followed her to Rutherglen, entered the house, and shot her and a man named Hourigan. Both victims were danger ously wounded, but effected their escape. Pender removed his children and then set fire to the house. He has been arrested. Domestic infelicity is said to be the cause of the trouble.

LOST IN A RUSH.

Brisbane, [November 29- Thfl men lost_on the way to the Bitavia river rush have been rescued, through their cutting the telegraph wires.

SPORTING

DUNEDIN SPRING MEETING.

[PER PRJSSS ASSOCIATION.]

Forbuby Racecourse, November 29. Rain set in afe daylight, and has con tinued steadily ever since. The attend ance at Forbury is limited, and there is every prospect of a tame meeting. l rouug Talisman having gone amiss, Magpie had a walk over for the hurdles. Aldersbot has been scratched for the ; Dunedin Stakes. The Club is charging ll£ per cent, to investors. -Results; — Spring Handicap Hurdle Kack, of 100 soys. Two miles and a distance. Magpie, list 51b, w.o. Maipen Plate, of 60 soys, One mil€ and a quarter.—Wolseley 7st J2lb ; 1; Frivolity 7st 121b, 2 ; Jacob Faithlul, 9st, 3. Six ran, Won by three lengths. Time—2min 18sec. Dividend—£3 9s and £3 6s. Oxago Cup, of 500 soys, l£ mile.— Merganser, Bst 31b, 1 ; Prime Warden, 9at 21b, 2 1 Cynisca, 9dt 31b, 3.

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB.

The formation of the Ashburton Trot ting Club's new track on the reserve ad-, joining the Ashburton Saleyards ia in rapid progress. The course has been laid out by Mr k. Fooks, of Messrs C. E. Fooks and Son, Civil Engineers. It is exactly half a mile ronud, wiih easy curves and two good stretches of straightj and is on almost a dead level. The course if* being ploughed up, and all stones picked off; the ground, however, is not of a stony nature. The track is 41 feet wide, and the turns will slope inwards in the mott approved method, and when made the !course will be one tf the bast, if rot the very best, trotting tracks in all New Zealand. The ground is so laid off as to reservo space in the north corner, where the -.\ inning post will besituated,foroffices, booths, totalisator house and the other necessary adjuncts of * well-appointed racecourse, and space is also available for the erection of a stand at the winting post when the circumstances of the club and the assistance which tho committee consider they should receive from th« A. and P. Association and he Saleyards Company &re such as to warrant their in curring a work of such magnitude. The ground is well situated and sheltered by beautiful plantations, a comfortable walk from town, and close 10 the Saleyards railway siding. The naw track will be ready and in good order for opening at the Club's Spring Meeting on Anniversary Day, Becemb3r 16, progi am me of which, has been adver tised in our eojumns. It wj}l be note<? that nominations close on Saturday evening, at the Central Hotel.

ANGLO-COLONIAL.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

(Received November 29,10.50 a.m.) London, November 28. The "Daily News" asserts that complaints are made of the excessive / credit demands by Australian soft goods firms, and that the leading Lon don firms are resolved to cease business with the colonists if more than a month's credit is asked. The " Daily News" also states that during the recent financial panic large banks in Melbourne benefited by it.

In spite of the heavy thunderstorm last night between forty and fifty people attended Mr E. Dawson King's lecture in the Oddfellowß' Hall, at which Mr J. W. S*wle was chairman. The lecturer is secretary to the Manchester, Salford, and district Temperance Union, and is now on a year's leave of absence fo^rest and change, paying a visit the while to the Australian colonies, Mr King is an excellent speaker and has made a high reputation as a popular lecturer. The subject he chose for last night's lecture, was " Patriotism,' which he handled in a most interesting manner, dealing with the many ramifications of the subject in an original and taking style which often presented lively flashes of wit and humour. Of course the whole led, to the great question of temperance, for which he claimed trae patriotism as the foundation and motive power. The usual votes of thanks were given at the close, and it is a matter of regret that it is impossible for Mr King to alter his arrangements to admit of an opportunity to the Ashburton people of hearing him again. Mr VV. C. Little, a member of the Queens land Parliament, recently delivered a characteristic speech on the tariff proposals (says the writer of "Political Points" in the Warwick "Argus). He is a patron of of the turf, yet he warmly approves of the tax of 2£ per cent on totalisator receipts, and he gave his reasons in a speech bristling with quaint racing slang. The Treasurer expects to obtain £6000 a year from the tax; Mr Little said it would bring in £15,000, and he threw out the sugge - tion to the Premier of Victoria to levy >a similar tax, which he said would yield quite £100,000. Mr Rutledge, an ex-minister of the Gospel, speaking for the racing men of Charters Towers, took the opposite view. Totalisators are conducted quite as honestly as church bazaars, according to Mr Little* He went to a church once with a friend. " It's a true bill, and this is what happened. We went in for a raffle for a prize worth about £10. There were a lot of members, and to save time it was agreed that we should have only one throw each—it was what we called ' sudden death. 1 My friend threw 18, and we went away satisfied that he would be the winner. By-and-bye we went back to get the prize; but we didn't get it. Not we! We were told that the parson had thrown 19, and had scooped the pool. Ever since that I have put my bit of scuff on the totalisator."

THE ASfIBUttTON GtTARDINi TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 80, 1802.



A general meeflng of the Ariel Bicycling Club will be held to-night in the Somerset Hotel at eight. Important business will be transacted, and intending members are desired to be present. A meeting of creditors in the estate of George Tait, blacksmith, of May field, late of Wakanui, was held in the Courthou c j this morning. Several creditors wore present Ihe Deputy Official Assignee, Mr 4^ C Bell, presided and examined the | bankrupt closely as to his business transac tions for some years past. As the bank pa! g book and other books were not produced^ the meeting waa adjourned to »future dat« (



TO LET. I SHOP AND DWELLING in F.as street. Apply to the Town Clerk, Ashbmton. 11 12 LODGE THISTLE, 627, S.C. THE Annual Installation of R.W.M. and Investiture of Officers will be held in the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, on WEDNESDAY, the 30th inst., at 7.30 p.m. The ceremony will be conducted by the R.W. District Grand I Master, Bro. C. Louisson. I Visiting Brethren cordially invited. P. BATTKAY, Il§lßo R.W.M. I FLOUR, BRAN. SHARPS, CHICK WHEAT, OATS, INDIAN CORN BARLEY, SHFAF AND STRAW CHAFF, POTATOES, GARDEN SEED, wo., of Besi- Quality. All I*rodwL<?e .Low for c«ish. HUNDREDS of beautiful pot plants to be seen in the windows, many i suitable ho train for nexb Show, at which I shall not compete. J. X X O M A S, HAVELOCK STREET. GEEAT SUCCESS OF THE A.S.T. Company. EVERY Customer expresses them selves satisfied that this is the only Establishment in Ashburton where a perfect fit can be obtained, and the material cannot be surpassed for excel lence and patterns. All who want a good thing for Christmas should call and inspect the Stock and have their order early, as we expect a bis; rush. So come early and save disappointment. Don't mistake the address— A 5.T.0., TANCRED STREET, G., J. F. LUELOW, Manager. WILLS STREET BAKERY. I TT7 IL L I A~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 Aslibur 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. BRYANT, Proprietor, Wills Street, next Oookson's 11.U88 Stables. ,*, ANTED KNOWN > ■ THAT 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 inteniJs to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. , His own make—"which is second to none in the district," always kept on and, or made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly and /promptly executed. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker. F. CL4RH, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST. NEW PREMISES, EAST SiREKT, 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 GBD and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Diva's Cigars. Five Cigars and Case, Is. -•MANURE... WE HAVE "P 0 R 8 A L E, ODAM'S SUPERPHOSPHATE,. LARGE STOCK ON HAND. Tuekrr X llean, COAL AND PRODUCE! MERCHANTS



We clip the following important testimo nial from the "Illawarra Mercury" (N.S.W.) of| the 30th March. It needs no comment :— Mr John Loveday, of the Bulli Mountain, writes to us that after suffering for four years with acute gravel, he has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons' Eucalyptic Extract. He says:—' c Seeing the said Extract advertised in the * Illawarra Mercury,' his intense suffering induced him to obtain a bottle of the medicine from Mr Hosking, chemist, of this town, and that the use of it gave him great relief at once. He states that between 10th March inst., when he obtained the first bottle of the extract, and the 19th, the use of that medicine continued to afford him relief, to which he had been a stranger for four years. Mr Loveday writes also that he has found the Eucalypti Extract h cure for rheumatism as well as gravel. He requests us to publish this information through the' Mercury.' We have much pleasure in complying with Mr Loveday s request, whose word cannot be doubted, and who can have no object in view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering hu anitv." —(Advt.) 6 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 |-acre, adjoining Mr Bruce's new house, and part of Lot 43, containing J-acre. Easy terms T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent. JPcoI^PACTHCITtTe 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. Bisilbr to sell .by priv&te treaty,— His farm of 65 ACRES, situated a few chains from the Alf6rd 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 "fivfet-clasa Tussock Feed. "'



ASHBURTON* BOROUGH COUNCIL. fPENDERS are invited for a supply ; of JL DOG COLLARS for the year 1893. (specifications may be seen on applica tion to tha Town Clerk, to whom Lenders, together with a guarantee deposit of £2, are to be delivered before noon on MON - DAY, the s'h December, 1892. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Ashburton, November 28, 1892. 11 194 SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 3. /CONSIGNMENT English saddlery ; 1 v_> seto harness ; ladies' and cents' saddles; collars, lamps, bits, spurs, I brushes, etc. i ALFRED HARBISON, 11*195 Auctioneer. ~" FOR SALE. -YTILLAGE SETTLEMENT Lot 7, V Dromore ;20 acres, all in oats. Good whare; good fences. Twenty-six years to run ; cheap. Apply 11§183 ALFRED HARRISON. ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB, A GENERAL MEETING of the above Club will be held at the Somerset Hotel on TUESDAY EVENING, 29th INSTANT At 8 bharp. Business Important. Those desirous of becoming members are requested to attend. ALBERT CRAIGHEAD, 11186 Hon. Sea. ASHBuRTeJF TOOIKTY, PRAO HUE postponed from Monday Evening, will be held this TUES DAY Evening, eight o'clock sharp, p. WILUAMS, 111 im Hon. Beoret m y,



C\ 191. 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 fur Brooke's Sheep Dip, Poisoned Wheat, and JErafced Waters may be left with Mr Pkichari), and will receive prompt attention. THE ASHBUBTON DISPENSAHY T>HE business hitherto carried on bj A Mr 0. M, Brooke will be conducted in future by Mr li. B. Prlebard. The present stock will be lwgeiy augmented, and any article not held will i be immediately procured and kept in stock afterwards. A correcb copy of all Prescriptions will be made, and c it will only be necessary for a customer to give the copied number wh[en 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 r«8P«ot, 1QJ203



I STOCK-TAKING CLEAE 1>: G SALE. H- M. JONES HAS DETERMINED TO CLEAR OUf soms Lines of Jm Vf io'1 S™k» in order to make room for new Go..d s coming forward for Ghrw.iniui Tade. REDUCTIONS ALL ROUND. TOYS AND FANCY GOODS GREATLY REDUCED, SALE TO LAST TILL DECEMBER 11. CALL EARLY CALL OFTENJ H. M. JO Mm "THE CORNER" TO BE ■ ■ i Great Slaughter OF DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. LADIES Black Beaded SHOULDER GAPES, iwually 15s, being>old>t Is lid and 2s 6d. New Double-width DRESS GOODS, usually Is 6d, being sold at 9i per yard W. H. COLLIER, JUSTIN TIME FOR mi HOLIDAYS. - ' -O , ■■ ' " rTIHE Immense Stocks of the late firms of Sparrow and Berryman and H. and W. JL Craighead, 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 6d—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 raaKers. Every pair guaranteed to give good wear, C~««:~t "D« v , .:« /MEN'S ENQLTSH BALMORIL BOOTS reducer OpCCial X3argain| tolOsSd. (New Goods now opening out.) NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, etc., in great variety. Craig'liead & Berryman Tailors and Outfitters. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Alford Estate. WE have several Blocks of Land on this Estate for sale on easy terms of payment. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Or MILKS AND CO., * Ash burtdn and Rakaia J. SEAL? & CO., SEEDSMEN. TURNIP SEASON, 1892. "^TOW Arrived, our Season's Stock OF PURE TURNIP SEEDS, Specially Imported frbra 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. FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Fricdlandcr BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED bTOCK OF FISHING TACKLE Of Latest Design MINNOWS in great variety, including the well-known Whitebait. 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 Frie din n tier, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Stieeb, Ash burton. For Sale, Purebred CANARIES ; » iW splendid, cinging birda left, )



Zealand!* Boots. n TOE 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 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 comfort they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different fittings that every kind of f ooc can be accommodated. Householders should buy this Brand for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zealand ia 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 trom Mr J. Bisiiop, ZEtWIiIA BOO? STORE. ASHBURTON KOTICE. rrAVING PURCHASED from Mr i~l James CuAiaiE, the wh^le of his STOCK OF PAPERHANGINGS, GLASS, PAINTS etc., I will CONTINUE THE BUSINESS IN THE OLD SHOP, BURNETT STREET. Having bought the Stock afc a Bargain I am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES, Estimates given. Orders promptly at ended to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, btc, Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. 7 W



A Styli-h Washing Dress WITH EMBROIDERY TO ICVLCI, 7s 6d. EXS. S. ELDBRSLIE, -JUST OPENED , CHOICE CARPETS, RUGS TO MATCH, Linoleum* and Oilcloths. MITCHELL and TUJJNER. WILLIAM SPARROW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and ferryman), I ; ' i Tailor and Outfitter, 1 AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of 4he Town And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Priced that have never/U«B heard of in Aahburton} Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings. tIOTB THE ADDRE3Sj Jgjjf* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s ana H. C. Segers. PAST STREET. ASHBURTON 820 RE-BUILDING OF PREMISES. GREAT SALE * OF Drapery, Clothing 1 & Boots. " i ■ \ MR T. BULLOCK having decided to Re-build the Promise! occupied by me, in the month of February, . ; I WILL HOLD AN UNPARALLELED CHEAP SALE, COMMENCING . *A TIT ROW, November 19. TK& 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 ot getting High-Clara Draperf : at prices hitherto unheard of. ' ' <^ SALE—SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19. 111 ■ '..'.. mHESE KANGES GAINED FIRST PRIZE AT THK LAT« CHRIST*- CHURCH SHOW, AND STAND UNRIVALLED P.m ; EFFICIENCY, ECONOMY, AND SIMPLICITY. PURCHASERS SHOULD INSPECT OUR STOCK : ; Chrlstchurch Prices, WITH CARRIAGE ONLY ADDED. t ■ ...„ John Orr and Co., § IMPOBTKRB OP KiRDWARB ,«