ing was duly entered m the minute book, 5£S b^t £^4£* l daresay the ouiide public did subscribe a little-and it was a very little- -and for this the Church was thaukfu . Wheri then time comes I Have no doubt the Presby. terians will not be behind m this matter but surely a few shillings of this kind cannot change the ownership of the property. No, the organ is purely fc, rr J • Jrrn>rtv It was that Presbyterian picp-rty. .Li.ii Church and that Ouurch only, that had anything whatever to do with it. For more than six years, I believe they were the only Church m the district. Let me apologise tor taking up so much of your valuable space. I trust I shall not have to trouble you again. I have on hand some interesting facts about schoolmaster troubles, subscriptions, etc, that I am tempted to put m, but they will keep.*— am, etc., Tj j

TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(IK» PhESs ASSOCIATION.)

THE SILVER QUESTION. London, .) une 10. It is suggested that the countries using the silver currency should hold a congress for the purpose of forming a federation to regulate their common interest, and that a Committee be appointed of two delegates from each country to inquire and advise the con gress annually. AUSTRALIAN ALUM COM PANY. The Australian Alum Company of New South W'rtles is starting works at Runcorn, and it is expected to make 200 tons per month, *<-<_*_£_} WRECK OF THE PORT DOUGLAS. The cargo of the steamer Port Douglas is held by the French authori ties at St. Vincent, pending payment for the loss of the schooner which left to assist at the wreck. THE UGANDA TROUBLE. Mr Brodrick, the Financial Under secretary for the War Office, m reply to a question m the House of Com mons, said his Department was not liable for the actions of officers m Uganda but the British East Africa Udmpany. ANGLO-COLONIAL MARRIAGE. London, June 12. The marriage of Earl Huntingdon to Miss Maud Wilson, daughter of Sir Samuel Wilson, took place at St George's Church, Hanover Square, yesterday. There was a very large and fashionable attendance, including the Duke and Duchess of Newcastle. June 13. The British East African Company has ordered Uganda to be abandoned, as funds are exhausted and no revenue is coming m from the territory, while the public m England decline to sub scribe additional capital. "The Times" urges the Govern ment to acquire the Company's right to prevent other powers annexing Uganda. THE DORIC. The Doric has returned to Ply mouth with her machinery damaged. BRITAIN AND BULGARIA. Prince Ferdinand is returning to Bulgaria delighted with his reception m England. It is rumoured that the Prince aspires to the hand of one of the Princess of Wales' daughters. St. Petersburg, June 13. The Russian Press is irritated at the success of Prince Ferdinand's visit to England.

THE CONGRESS OE CHAMBERS OF COMMERCE.

London, June 12. Mr Medley, on behalf of the London Chamber of Commerce, will move at the coming Congress that a fiscal union of the Empire by means of pre ferential duties based on protection will be politically dangerous and eco nomically disastrous. He will recom mend autonomic colonies to adopt free trade. An Aberdeen delegate will move thatit is expedient a Commercial League of the Empire be embodied m the code, and will suggest the appoint ment of a Commission, representing all parts of the Empire, to draw it up. Lord Brassey m place of Sir J. Lubbock, will move m favour of closer commercial relations between England and the colonies. Mr Dibbs has been requested to second this motion., ME POISONING OF GIRLS. The body of a girl named Clover w ho died at Lambeth on October 18, has been exhumed, and strychnine was found m the remains. It is stated seven similar cases have been traced. LABOR QUESTIONS. The result of the Conference of building trades m London has been to secure better wages and conditions for the men. m . _. Ninety thousand miners m Wales and Monmouthshire have had to sub mit to a reduction m wages m conse quence of the introduction of a sliding scale.  r 1Q Madrid, June 13. _ Barcelona has been proclaimed m a state of siege owing to labour riots.

THE ITALIAN PREMIER.

Rome, June vs. . Premier Gio.letti, by'a majority of seventy-si?, secured a provisipnal credit vote for six months, although the Budget Committee only recommended bne »bnth,

THE VENEZUELAN WAR.

New Yqrk, June r_. A despatch to hand states that the insurgent general, Censco, is marching pn Caracas, the capital of Venezuela. There is a panic among the inhabitants and the streets are being barricaded. The city of La Guayra is is m a state Qi terror, „ June 13. Latest news from Venezuela is of the usual contradictory kind, and represents President Palacia as having - routed the insurgents, who are entrenched at Cumarebo, with the loss of 200 killed. They are also reported to have been defeated m a fresh attack on Trujilo.

INSURRECTION IN BRARIL.

Rio Janeiro, June 12/ It is reported insurgents m Matto Orasso, an inland province of Brazil, •were victorious m an encounter with Republican troops, a thousand of whom '*ere Tsillecl* The victors afterwards

captured and sacked Cinjaba,

EXPULSION FROM RUSS IA

St. Petkksbukg, June 1 >. Mr Putney Biglow 1 as been expelled from Russia, no reason being assigned.

THE ANARCHISTS' VICTIMS.

Paris, June 13. President Carnot has paid an indemnity to the victims of the dynamite explosions, but repudiates his action as setting up a precedent for the future.

MISS MARSDEN.

Berlin, June 13. Miss Marsden has returned to Berlin from the leper settlements. She de clar- s the lepers there are obliged to live m forests like wild beasts.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Marton, June 13. A single man, George Coleman, a settler on the Cliff incline near Marion, committed suicide this morning by cutting his throat. It is said that he had been drinking heavily lately. Wellington, June 13. No more women are to be appointed to telephone exchanges until it is seen whether the experiment is successful. It is not intended to place women m any other branches of the public service. Ex officials m the Post and Telegraph de i partmenb cannot be re-employed except as juniors with the minimum rate of pay or as temporary hands. The Hon Secretary of the N.Z. Rugby Football Union has received news from Australia with reference to a visit of a New Zealand team. Queensland is very anxious the team should go this year, and offers to take the men from Sydney to Brisbane and back, paying all travelling and hotel expenses—th« same terms on which New South Wales and Queensland teams meet—or will contribute £250 to wards the expenses of the tour. New South Wales also offers a liberal assistance which would relieve the New Zealand Union of all financial anxiety, but asks the tour to be postponed till next season, and they will meantime make all arrange ments to ensure an enjoyable trip. Under the circumstances it is probable the team will not go till next season, when Australia will be taken en rotite to -England. Dunedin, June 13. Arthur Macdonald's statement shows liabilities to unsecured creditors, £25,370 ; assets £5711; deficiency £19,659, The unsecured creditors are Robert Brooks and Company, London, £17,418; Law, Sons and Betford, London, £7501 ; Richard Green and Co., Liverpool, £251. Brooks and Co. are secured creditors for £22,405 ; Lowes for £7080 ; Fitter and Sons £3940 ; and Mrs Anne Park, of Dunedin, £1500,

The "Unbreakable Bank" is the conn dence inspiring title of an institution to be started at Ballarat. Alex. Gille was arrested at Timaru en Monday, charged with horse stealing near Masterton m July, 1890. He was remanded to Masterton. A bazaar m aid of the Ashburton Baptist Church will be held m the Old Town Hall next Tuesday. Great attractions are promised and will no doubt be provided. We would remind members of the Ancient Order of Druids and the public generally of the Druids' social, which is announced to take place at the Oddieilows' Hall to-morrow evening. Hitherto the socials under the patronage of this Society have -been most popular and enjoyable, and this a'one should ensure a good attendance. The catering will be m the hands of Mrs Ranger and the musical arrangements will be first-» class, " Drinking," said Prince Bismarck to one of his visitors who" took part m the birthday celebrations at Friedrichsruh*, " drinking, I am afraid, is going more and more out of fashion. May we never fare like the English since they only drink tea and water." He then poured out au " old cognac," drank it off, and continued, " We northern nations require a good drink. Hungarians and Spaniards come into the world halt drunk, but a German, m order to become aware of his power, must pour half a bottle of good wine, or, still better, a whole bottle, down his throat." Mr Charles Hay, a well-known figure for many years at the railway station, where h« kept the book stall, died this morning. Mr j Hay took charge of the book stall m 1878, and was lessee of it until last year, when, old age beginning to tell heavily upon him, he found it necessary to retire, and he sold oufc to Mr J. Marsden, the present stall keeper. Mr Hay moved about m his apparently usual state of health until a few days ago, when his increasing weakness forced him to take to bed. His medical attendant had no hope of him from the time he lay down, and the old man died peacefully at the age of eighty-nine. He was a native of Turriff, Aberdeenshice, Scotland, but had resided some time m the United States and Canada. He leaves a grown tip family, with many grown up grandchildren. Holloway's Pills.—Liver, Lungs, and Kidneys.—Most diseases of these depurative organs arise from obstructions, over the removal of which the celebrated Pills xercise the most perfect control. A course of them is strongly recommended as a remedy for such chronic affections as liver enlargements, congestion of the lungs, torpidity of the kidneys, and other functional disorders which cause much present suffering, and if neglected lay the foundation of organic diseases, Holloway's Pills are specially adapted for the young and delicate; their gentle and purifying action ranks them above all other medicines. In indigestion, nervous affections, gout, and rheumatism these pills have achieved for themselves universal fame. They expel all impnrities from the blood, and restore cheerfulness and vigour.

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Andrew Orr IS OPENING . A T3EAUTIFUL SELECTION OF . _ ■ \/T AN rLES, Jackets and Capes, ver IVI choice, -: ■ MILLINERY, English and Parisiar Models, Flowers, Feathers, etc. T ADIES Waterproof Cloaks, Mantles an<3 l-# Dorothy Capes. T ADIES' Dressing Gowns, Corsets, Urn- J-* brellas, Gloveß. TJUR Boas, Fichus and Muffs OEALETTE and Macintosh Cloaks f.^ _ PAIRS Cashmere Gloves at Is 3d, 000 formerly 2s 6d per pair. /*_^^4 and 6-Clasp Florentia Kid A» * 3 5 Gloves at 4s li«. LADIES' French, English and Colonial Boots and Shoes f* ENTS' Suits to order from £3^ DRUSSELLS, Tapestry, and Kidder i-' Carpets. ANDREW ORft



Zealand i*n iloots. THE WINTER having fairly set 'i one of the most important questioi discussed m every household is whei can we obtain really GOOD BOOTS ? , * The Public want Buots that willkee out the damp, and that will wear well an are comfortable. All these qualifications can be obtaine at moderate prices without any trouble c >, risk by purchasing nothing but the cele brated ZEALANDIA BRAND. " J These Grand Boots are sold frOr 1 Auckland to the Bluff, and the universe verdict ia —the most satisfactory Boot ii New Zealand, and the best value. The finest material and best workman I ship are employed, and co confident an the Manufacturers of the sterling qualit; of these Boots that they actually guaran ■ tee every pair bearing the Zealandii Brand to give good wear. Should anj ' pair fail, the Retailor is. authorised t< adjust the claim of the purchaser. ' In addition to the every day lines, s large number of new lines has beer especially manufactured for the Wintej Trade. Strong Farm Boots for Men am Women a Specialty, and attention .ii directed to the Splendid Stitched Waterl tight and Shooter Boots, very suitable and comfortable for country work. Boys', Girls', and Women's Boots ol this Celebrated Brand m a great variety. Every pair is branded on the sole ZEALANDIA. This Brand has m the past been favorably known m the . Ashburton District, and m future the public can obtain full supplies at Mr JT. Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON.



' ' ■ US.' '-S "^OtlCe 1 -->;-.'t^ •• . . / /; 11, ' ' ns ... , l ie ■ r ' : .'-" ' **'"'. :' i>, ' -P IMPORTAKT TO LADIES. id .-... jr c- o I .iLI« WOOL COLONIAL DEESS TWEEDS, i. AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS] 7 L a «_—• y ■ - »■'.--■ 0 • ' '■ OAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OP THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS OF 11 ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS T WEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS r . ■ 'I - we snail OFFER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY AND VOJJLXfWJJSiCk b DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, as below. B Lot I.—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual prio f I 30s, special price 18s Odl for dress of twelve yards. I Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forfcy-four inches wide, m Plaia Colours * I usual price 33s 3d, special price SOs for dress of seven yards. I Lot 3—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds; forty-four inches wide, m a Great Variety of Choice and Exclusive Designs, usual price 33f 9d,|ipecial price £33*3 Od tor dress of seveu yards. 1. — :; ' ' - BEADY-MADE CLOTHING SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49s 6d, special .price 33s 0d each. 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoats, without capes, .asua'i price 36s 6d and 49s 6d, special prices 35s and 35s Gel each. 47 Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29s 64, special prices, 6s lid and 9g lid each. 112 Pairs of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Us 6d, Bpecial price lid per pair. 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s 6d special price ISfe* 6d per pair. BLANKETS AND FLANNELS In all the leading English and Colonial Makes we are now selling at' Special Prices, which, on comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices |usually|charged for similar and qualities. SHOPPING BYiPOST, By means of he Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living m the most distant country district, you can have all tho advantages of purchasing at our Establishment brought to you very door. LETTER ORDER DEPARTMENT The Lettei Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same prices and attention to orders when sent by letter as when a personal visit is made. The Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular^ Cheap Prices, are thus brought withiii the reach of all. PLEASE NOTE—Goods sent m execution of Post Orders, if not approved, can be returned. W.STRASQEMCO. DHRISTOHT7KOH. Scott's Unrivalled Cookiog Range*. GEE AT EIDUOTION IN PRICES. LJABGE SHIPMENT OF LAJJIPSj WORTH INSPECTION, IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT VERY LOW PRIOESj ' j O ' '■' John Orr and Co., EAST STREET. ' ;■ :, .'■ ■'. ' • . ' ■-•:/ /'. " %' ft 1 ■■> ; DUCKS l%rtj DUCKS 1 MARKET HOUSE. WV JyJ MARK|Tr tiQtJSE rjITITH the approaching Shooting Season m vie,w we have 'j«st landed very ' ▼ assortment of . ... ' . . , • ; SIKISLE AND DOJJBLE.3ARKEL OTNS, Breechloaders with rebounding Locks, and Marfcini-Heriry, Types and Fittings, also • Loaders, Closers and Recappers. ; Powder, Shot, Caps, ' Wads, Cartridges Mid Cartridge Casoa, and all other requisites for the Sport.. • • -^ Call early and inspect our btock, Crockery, i Hardware, llolloware, Tinware, Brush ware, etc. Groceries at Chiistchurch; prices For Cash over the counter. All Goods delivered m Town and Suburbs, Customers: waited upon for orders if rt ueated. Satisfaction we mean fco give, that is our.motto.- ■; >■' STE^iBCEHsTS BEOS' Market llouse.



BAPTIST CHURUII i). Z,uli, OAPTUST Church Bazar, Old Tow -*-* Hall, Refreshments provided, Bar* m attendance. Admission 6d, Tuesday June 21. 6 8: _7___T. LOST on Monday afternoon, a Boy'i (blue) Jersey, marked inside CD, Finder please return to 6 89 MAIL OFFICE. 'IRENDERS are invited for removing L« Wesleyan Church, Cameron Street, Specifications to be seen at Mr T. E. Kilwokth's, Baring Square, to •whom tendeis are to be sent not later than 6 p.m. on MONDAY, June 20. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. 6 78 "~SATUBDAY," JUNE 18. Equity of Redemption of 92 Acres 92 D R O M O R E. In the Estate of William Dalgbty. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from the Deputy Official Assignee to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date the Equity of Redemption of R.S. 27312, containing 92 acres 2 roods 21 poles, situated close to the Dromore Railway Staion, all m English grasses and well watered. Inspection invited. Sal 3at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 6§86 Auctioneer, SATURDAY, JUNE 18. MR T. BULLOCK will sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account of Mr Wm. Jelps,— T.S. 126, Thompson Street, Tinwald. Also, —Lot 3, containing J-acre, Middle Road, Allenton ; first-class land. Easy terms if required. Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 6§73 Auctioneer. G. Jesson. (Late J . Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. WATCHES cleaned and guaranteed twelve months 4s 6d. Clocks cleaned and guaranteed twelve months 2s 6d. Jewellery of every description repaired and made to order. Customers own gold made up. Gents' silver watches at 30s, Clocks from 4s 6d, Gold brooches from 15s. Silver brooshes from 2s 6d. Spectacles to suit all sights at Is per pair. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. AGENTS" WANTED. lITANTED, Agents for a GOOD W SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number is required. NOVELTYIMPORTING CO Bo 976, G.P.0.. Sydney, N.S.W WINTER SEASON, 1892. H. & W. CRAIGHEAD HAVE great pleasure m informing their numerous friends and customers, that they are quite prepared for the coming winter season; and also that their stock is without doubt the best assorted m Ashburton, comprising Scotch, English, and Colonial Tweeds, B<tnnockburns and Hairlines, Worsteds, Beavers, and Covert Coatings. If you want a first-class Suit, go to H. & W. CRAIUHEAD, PRACTICAL TAILORS and CUTTERS, Where you will find all the latest and most fashionable styles, combined with the Best Possible Fit and Wobkmanship H, & W. CRAIGHEAD. MERCHANT TAILORS, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. GREAT SALE AT Pickford & ITnUrill'a PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. XpURNITUREof all kinds, Carpets [7 Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c, &c, must be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Ebonised Sideboards, Tables, &c.— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancy Tables &c, m Rimu. Iron Bedsteads ; Austrian, Vienna, and American Chairs, m great variety. Venetian Blinds made to order, —NOTE ADDRESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILL, TAN/CRED STREET,' ASHBURTON, '"~ Money; ~~ £*&r\r\(~\ 100<)> £800, £500, £365, £200, and other Sums o Trust Money to Lend on Freehold Security at Lowest Current Rates of Interest. GOULD, BEAUMONT, aw CO., 193 Hereford street "iifposi^*T liOticeu I BEG to inform the inhabitants of Ashburton and surrounding districts that I have taken the premises recently occupied by Mb Salek, where I intend to carry on the practical repairing of WATCHESI CLOCKS AND JEWELLERY. Commencing on MONDAY, May 2] Over twenty years experience, of which twelvo were spent m England, in cluding five years legal apprenticeship. Satisfaction, civiUy, and reasonable changes may be relied upon. A TRIAL SOLICITED F f riCE?G7RD, WATCHMAKER, ijEAST iSTREET, [ASHBURTON



MR T. BULLOCK, FEED OATS. FEED OATS. - Slightly damaged ; for sale m lots to sui purchasers. Price. Is 2_d per bushel* £40. Capital building site, central! situatedin Havelock Street, numbered 484 containing £-acre first-class land, Kxcep tionally easy terms; very small casi deposit; balance bearing the low rate o interest 6 per cent. TO LET.—R.S. 25104, containing 4( Aces, with cottage thereon, on tin Fairfield Road. Rental, £5 5s pei quarter FRIEDLANDER BRoE For Private Sale. A 600 ACRI* FARM AT NEWLANDS. WE are instructed by the present owner, Mr Maktin Griffin, to offer for private treaty his FARM situated at Newlands, about one and a half miles from Dromore Railway Stations The Land has been well farmed, and is m good heart; a large proportion is ready for Cropping. Fences are m good order, and Water Races through every Paddock. The Buildings and outhouses are sub stantial. For full particulars ap^ply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., ; Ashburton. ; or MARTIN GRIFFIN, ! 0 on the Farm. FUbllo Notices Druids' Social. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Wednesday, JUNE 15. Tickets, 3s 6d, 2s 6d and Is. 6 41 _6S REWARD , ; THE above reward will be paid on con viction of anyone found trespassing with dogs or guns on the Riversdale Estate* J. R. WILLIAMS, Manager. SCIENTIFIC LECTURE" ~" WTir ROLLINS, Lecturer for • TT •VJ the Christchurch ScularisC Association, will deliver an Address by request at the Oddfellows' Hall, on THURSDAY, June 16. Sub ject—"How the world was made." Illustrated by Lime Light Views. Chair to be taken at 8 p.m. Admission—front seats, Is; back seats, 6d. Discussion invited at the close of lecture. 6 85 | pRIEN "D R O S., ALFORD FOREST, Are prepared to supply Farmers, Con tractors, and others with any quantity of Fencing Materials, viz:—Heart Posts, Heart Stakes, Sheep yard Rails, Straining Posts, and also Firewood, Delivery can be had at a very convenient place, or orders may be sent from Springburn Railway Station. Postal Address— Bushside. COAL! COAL! C OALI _c— MOUNT SOMERS GOAL. For S a l 1 BY ALL COAL MERCHANTS, WHOLESALE BY HARRIS & KNIGHT. Office t WEST STREET. a ALE NOW ON AT THE ART NEEDLEWORK DEPOT' SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS* "VTOVELTIES m Fancy Work for the J_N present season. New Aprons, Pinafores, Dresses, Ladies and Children's Clothing, Infanti Layettes. Madame Weigel's Fashion Journals and Patterns always m stock. Orders taken now for Winter Socka and Stockings, home knitted. Mrs adams, ladies; and children's draper ;_3icoois:iS'» ". Perfect M Cure FOR SCOUR IN SHEEP, IS the most reliable Medicine prepared for Diarrht»a m all animals, Half saUon tins, containing 80 doses 10s each. Two gallon tins, containing 820 d»ses 30s each. RICKMAN'S Foot Rot Paste IS A CERTAIN CURE. Far superior to usitig arsenic or bluestone In tins, 5s each; large tins, equal to five smaller ones, 20s each. Prepared only by G M. J3 X, OOK E, OPERATIVE CHEMIST, Ashburton. j3 UI L D.I N G TIMBER at following prices m any quantity :— per 100 superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at.., ... Ha 6d Weather Boards at 10s White Pine, lin flooring (seasoned) 13s 6d White Pine, |m Match-lining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IB ON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, a,nd C^gg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. 3# n' •• "• -:" ■-■■ ;



J^^^^, Ft BIiACK,' i|p[iri|\ east street, ashburton ' ' ' B fi*'r ,1.1.1.. .. „ ' , ' - SUNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MR ANDREW BLACK. Bronze Medallist for Watchmaking, London, 1887. \ 'Certificated from the City and Guilds of London Institute, Certificated from the British Horological Institute, London. Firs; Award of Merit as a Workman frcm the People's Palace Exhibition, Londo MR ANDREW BLACE. was a student at the British Horological Institute and passed through all the different Branches, making two watches, one a key winder and one keyless ; he is therefore thoroughly competent to repair properly any watches that may be entrusted to him. He has noticed, while m the colony, that watches are very often entirely spoiled through being entrusted for repair to men who lack the necessary training. No one but a practical man can understand how to repair a watch properly, and as there is no royal road to watchmaking, good teaching and years of practice are necessary before a man can (with truth) call himself ,a watchmaker. Anyone possessing a valuable watch cannot therefore be too careful to keep it out of the hands of un trained men. \ll work will now be done personally by MR BLA.CK. Stopping and Watches THOROUGHLY CURED. Chertsey, June 7, 1892. Mr Andrew Black, Ashburton. Dear Sir,—ln reply to your enquiry about the watch lam now wearing, I always like to give " hon»r to whom honor is due," and I am glad to state that ever since you repaired the watch it has given perfect satisfaction. The watch is a Rotherhara and a good one. I left it with two different watchmakers m Ashburton and one m Christchurch before taking it to you, but none of these gentlemen were able to repair it and make it go satisfactorily.—Yours truly, Nicholas Welsh. (P S. SALBK'S OPEN NO ANNOUNCEMENT] HAVING completed the fitting up of my new Shop m East Street (next to Mr C. M. Brooke, chemist) m a style second to none m the district, I beg to invite inspection of my magnificent stock, and to announce that I have commenced Business as WATCHMAKER, JEWELLER, and OCULIST S OPTICIAN j AGENT FOR Lazarus' Fatent System of Sight Testing and Spectacles. Electro-Plated Ware and Jewellery. For Wedding or Birthday Presents and Presentations, I have a choice of High-class Goods, elegant and unique m design which will compare favorably with any stock m Canterbury. WATCHES.—My Special Line of Rotheram's English Levers m Ladies, and Sents', Gold and Silver keyless; key winding, open face, Hunting and Demi-Hunters expressly made to my order (as engiaved on plate) are not to be excelled by any Watch m the World for satisfactory wear and time-keeping j also Watches by other toted makers. The WATCHMAKING and JEWELLERY REPAIRING DEPARTMENT now complete m its arrangements, and having obtained extra assistance, customer j nay rely upon getting their jobs done promptly and satisfactorily. Note the New Address : IWAJTCHMAKER, and JEWELLER, Next Mr 0. M. Brooke, Chemist. W. H. COLLIER BEGS TO ANNOUNCE THAT HE IS ]\OW §IIOWI\G : . THE EOILOWIMft SPECIAL MJTJES BOYS' EMBROIDERED COLLARS, LADIES' CASHMERE GLOVES, (usually Is) for 6d each (usually Is) for 6d pair FINE UNBLEACHED HOLLAND 6d yd A LINE OF FANCY DRESS GOODS UNBLEACHED DAM A.SK TABLE- (usually 8s 6d) for 6s 9d doz CLOTHS bought at a discount of Several lines of ULSTERS under regular i _5 per cent. market value. ALSO, ONE Or THE CHOICEST AIV» BE0!E ASSORTED STOCKS MILLINERY, CORSETS, CLOAKS, DRESSES, FLANNELS &c, &c, IN THE DISTRICT. ALL AT THE MOST REASONABLE PRICES. i " The Corner." r**vrW-l otvi on • WE HAVE JUST LANDED ex s.s." Oceana, 1 ex JjTtSJII.LtSJU.t3U « « Doric," and s.s " Pkeha," direct from the Best / Manufacturers a Splendid Lot of ITew Winter Gtoods, Comprising all the NEWEST DESIGNS m BIST QUALITY, BEST OF ENGLAND SUITINGS, REAL BANNOCKBURTSTS, WORSTED COAT INGS CHECKS, STRIPES, AND FANCY CHEVIOT SERGES, STRIPED WORSTED TROUSERINGS, FANCY WINTER VESTINGS, ETC. WE have also iust opened a Choice Stock of the Best Colonial Goods fcciiniJrU ASHBURTON. ROSLYN, MOSGIEL, KAIAPOI, and WSLLINGToI TWEEDS IN NEW PATTERN! . A complete Stock of New Winter Hats, Ca';: s> shirts, Ties, Rugs, Blankets, Port, manteaux, and Travelling Ttun^, Overcoats, Waterproof Coats Umbrellas and Leggings. BOYS' and YOUTHS' NEW WINTER SUITS m all s zes. : ¥S'N'S AND BOYS' BOOTS* and SHOES of EVERY DESCRIP-HOW Best English Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) and Reliable N.Z. Makes. %jg* EVERY PAIR GUAMNT^ED to give GOOD WEAR, SPARROW FBERBYMAN I T AI-LQHS and O^TVIVVBRS^ btjis- OTni?'P rPI AStWMTR'IYYNP



'SUITS TO MEASURE. rriHE Largest Stock of _L TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from. QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE Come and see t;he prices ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDEBS BUILDINGS B. Alcorn. G. Fawcit Dodds, SURGEON DENTIST. Koqms opposite Mail Office, Burnett ' Street. Hours from 10 to 5. 'Nitrous Oxide Gas administered Private Besipence—Cameron Street East, opposite Ashburton Brewery. thFashbubton guardian. tFrom and after the 30th November, ISS ho terms of Subscription tc this journal will be as follows, viz:— i IF PAID IK ADVANCE. I Pet Quarter ... 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6 „ Half-year... 12s 6d, by post, 18s 6d \ Year ... 24a Od, by post 37s Od ' IV BOOKED. Per Quarter ... 7a 6d, by post, 10a 9d „ Half-year... 15s Od, bypoat, 21s 6d ; Year ... 30s Od, by post 43s Od Birth, Marriage, au4. POftft Noti^^ ; A f or at the time of insertion, 2s 6d I ooked, 4seaob, Stamps may bQ sent| a« I ■ sfttat ,-..■•■ ■ ■ .