Sydney, December 16. Sir H. Parkes, who has been inter-, viewed with regard to the Financial Statement, says he regards it as a puerile one and an utter failure, and considers that the decision in favour of its censure is most unanimous. He does not expect the Ministry will ad vise a dissolution if they are defeated on Mr Reid's want of-confiden«e mo tion. Mr McMillan states the situa tion is the gravest, they ever had to face. The Government, are confident. The labor party have not. yet discussed the situation, but many members believe their position \yill be much the same as on the last occasion.

INTERPR OVINCIAL.

. Feilding, December lb. Henry Coombe, a settler, while leading a bull alonjf the Mikino road yesterday, waft attacked by the animal and killed. N Wellington, December 16. The charge against Thomas Fox, for assaulting Mr J. L. Kirkbride has been further adjourned for a week. Invbkcargill, December 16. The Invercargill Chamber of Commerce held their thirtieth annual meeting to day. The report spoke in plowing terms of the prosperity of the district- The chairman, Mr 0. W. Nichol, said that he I did not agree whh the opinion of a portion I of the press of the colony that the influx of people from Australia was likely to jLhave a detrimental effect on (his colony. £Mr Matthew Instone was elected chair man. A Government' land sale was he'd yesterday and the office was besieged with eager appl cants. Fur one section fifty applied, and the competition in nearly every instance was keen. The applicants for six farming allotments in the Watru district numbered 147, and the dejos't money held by the Department amounted to £1108. All the sections offered in Cromarty, the township near Wilson's river diggings, were sold, but there are complaints of want of publicity of the sale, many who would have been buyers not knowing it was* to take place. Otherwise the sections would have brought much more than they did. News from Wilson's slatea that in No. 1 South claim, a shaft bad been sunk and the reef struck, showing richer quartz than in the prospectors' claim.

The Railway Revenne.

[PCR PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, December 15. The railway revenue from April 1 to November 12 (7$ months) is £676,000, as •gainst £630,000 for the same period last, year. The expenditure for the period this year was £460.474, against £434,512. In the passengers carried this year there is an increase of about 10 per cent, and about 16 per cent in cattle and sheep. In grain, merchandise, wool, etc., the in crease has been about 8 per cent, while 22,000 more parcels were carried than during the same period last year.

The Cable Tariff.

THE NEW RATES. (PBR FBKSB ASSOCIATION) Wbu.»otoh, December 16. The new cable tariff will come into operation on January 1. The following it a comparison of the present and new rates per word: — International Messages. Present Rate. New Rate, s. d. s. d. Europe }0 2 5 2 Rio de Janiero ... 16 6 11 6 fflp- ■" ::: ■» »* Mauritius 16 2 11 2 Hoos Kong ... 0 2 4 2 £%*?... ... 10 10 510 Japan 18 4 « 4 San Francisco . 11 8 b s New York (city) ... 11 2 6 2 Chicago 11 5 8 5 Quebec 11 2 6 2 Vancouver Island 11 11 6 H Intercolonial messages, rates for Drat ten words, and for each additional word :— Present Rate. New Rate. a. d. s. d s, d. s. d. X*:" 4is si 0. 1. ° 6 °o 6e ■*££■:.ii oi i 4• » c Queensland 11 0 1 1 4 6 0 6 Tasmania, 12 0 1 2 5 6. 0 7 Western Aua- „ tralia 12 0 12 4 6 06 Colleot messages from Queensland will not be reduced. The rates on such messages will be—first ten words 11s, each additional word Is Id.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hofd ainelve* responsible for he I opinions npieMed by our correspondents.) I

THE JOHNSTONE BENEFIT FUND.

TO THE EDITOR Sir,—Will you allow me to thank (in your columns) the many friends who so kindly helped me in my need, by sub scribing to the fund collected by Messrs W. Hanipden and J. JR. Chapman. I should have begged this favor of you Jong since, as the amount £212* 5d was handed to me from day to day as the money was collected, but I thought by waiting a week or two I might be able to thank those who bought tickets for the concert given for my benefit by the teachers and children of the Hampsfcead School. As, however, I have received no statement from the promdters of the concert and not one penny of the proceeds, I think it only fair to the iriends whose subscrip tions I have received to tender my thank ful acknowledgment. I enclose a list of names which perhaps you will allow to remain at your office for a few days that anyone interested may inspect. Witrti many thanka—l am etc., Auot Johnston c. [The trustees af the fund, Messrs W. J. Crooks and W. Malcolm inform us that the money raised by the concert was placed in their hands to be paid to Mrs Johnston* from time to time, as sh3 might need it. Mrs Johnstone refused to receive it otherwise than in a lump sum at once. The trustees, therefore, consulted those who organised the concert—who, with one exception, Mr Peter Rattray, are teachers or members of the committee of the Hampstead School-and determined to give Mrs Johnstone the money forthwith, and wash their hands of any further re sponsibility, The receipts from the concsrt were £21 9i ; expenses £3 3? 6d fadvertisinjr £+ 5s- W given by Major Steward as a donation^ leaving 5 net amount' of '£18 Ep 6d for the igrie'flt pi tKe johnstone family.—Ed. j

The Woodville Case.

* PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.] Wellington, December 16. In the Supreme Court, Syms, tbe accused,' gave a general denial to Mm Hall's statements. THe: night'witchman at Wooctyille, nimed Ware 1, said that Dr Davenport had told him at the end ot February, "I'll have the old rascal Syms out of this yet, mark my words." Mr E^warfls. ad^res^iig the pourt, contended that there, was no evidence' to show that gjyms was guilty of the prime alleged. At 3:40 p.m. the jury retired., &nd at' 6.4$ yotumod with a verdict of <fNotguiliy," ftnd. tw^utjei wm dißch»rgwl,

CRICKET.

ASHBURTON V ST ALBAN'S. The first match betveea these clubs, twelve a side, ws>s pltiyiH] •■<» the Ashburton ground on Ami vers.ry I">.y. Tho weather was fine md the ground in excellent order. Ashburton batted first, but made an unac countably melancholy display, their innings producing only 19 runs of which W. Mitchell scored 11. Hardy got seven wickets for nine runs. St Alban's first innings begin badly, three wickets quickly lulling, but matters then improved and a total of 80 was made. The Ashburton second innings also opened inanspiciously, two wickets, one of them Lanes, being down for nine runs Some good scoring was done afterwards, and the innings closed for Ihe satisfactory total of 121. This left St Albans to get 61 to win, and by Buchanan's bowling and some smart fielding seven wickets were secured for but 36 when time was called, so that what Ashburton lost on the first innings they had much the best of the game at the finish, and it is a pity time did not peimit the match to be finished. W. Mitchell was top scorer in both innings, and his success should eacourage him to practice and improve his style. Following ara scores:— ASHBURTOfI. First Innings. Second Innings. A. Dixon, b Hardy 0 b Parkyn ... 0 YV. Simpson, b Hardy ... .„ 0 c Smith b Richie 2 iC. Chapman, b ' Hardy 9 not out 13 W. B. Denshire, b I Hardy 4 b Ritchie ... 16 A.W. Lane, c Coville b Parkyn 0 runout.., ... 4 A. A. Fooks, o Hardy b Parkyn 0 b Ritchie .. 21 | A. Buchanan, run out 1 run out 22 IW. Mitchell, b . 1 Hardy 11 b Parkyn ... 31 1 Cromie, run out ... 2 c Richie b Hardy 8 J, Sawle, b Hardy 1 b Smith .. 0 Cuthbertson, c , Smith h Hardy 0 b Parkyn ... .3 1 L. F Andrcwes, | not out.. ... ocLawrencebHardyo | Bye... ... 1 ! Total ... 19 Total ..,121 ST. ALBAN'S. 1 First Innings. Second Innings. J. Colville, b | Buchanan ... 0 b Buchanan ... 0 iC. Harris, run out 1 run out 2 !—Smith, b Buch'an 10 b Buchanan ... 15 Parkyn, b Buchanan 3 c Denshire, b Buchanan ... 8 C, Colville, c Dixon, , b Buchanan ... 18 c Fooks, b Buch'n 8 Lawrence, c Denshire, b Buchanan ... 14 run out 2 Ritchie, b Lane ... 3 not out ... .... 6 Hardy, b Buchanan 16 run out 5 — Smith, b Lane 0 Bilton, b'Bnchanan 3 Moor, b Lane ... 0 Allsop, not 6 not out 0 Extras ... 6 Extras ... 4 Total ... SO Total7wkts36

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HUME AMJJOREIGN.

IKB. JPKESs ASSOCIATION. (Received December 17, 10.15 a.m.) IRISH AFFAIRS. London, December 16. The decision in the South Meath election petition, unseating Mr P. Fullam, was on the ground of undue clerical influenced. Michael Davitt. did not wish to contest the North Meath,, the petitioner preferring to leave for a lecturing tour in Australia, but the Court decided they must hear evidence. The evidence adduced during the hear ing of the petition showed that Bishop Nulty's pastoral, which was claimed to have been divinely inspired, declared that it was impossible for a Parnellite to be a Roman Gatholic

Holloway's Pills and OiNTMKNT.~It is impossible entirely to prevent the noxious vapours Avhich are given off in mines and tunntl», and those who, like miners and railway operatives, have to work day after day in such vitiated atmospheres, suffer in health and strength in consequence. The cheat and liver often become clogged with the products of coal combustion, necessitat ing great attention to the health. No remedy is more valuable for miners and the like than Holloway's Pills, as they carry off all effete matter from the blood, and healthily stimulate the liver. They are alao invaluable for costive bowels and for all bilious dis orders. The ointment is a priceless remedy tor piles, sprain*, ulcerp, and all manner of sores.

THE ASHBURTON GTTAIIDIAN : SATURDAY, DECEMBER 17, 1303-



MR T. BULLOCK. . 'TO LET, at a Low Rental—Tho«! com modious premises in Mist 'Street, 1 at present occupied as a X: intrigant n School Possession can be" given' about December 26. £125.—The price requfred for aqu -rter acre, with a 4-roomed square house thoreon in Cox street. Cheap property. FOR SALE.—A number of iinprov. d Farms, varying from 100 acres up to 700. Full particulars on application. MOST VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY. Mr F. T. May.Vs Suburban Property adjoining the Parsonage Grounds,.Hamp stead, ten acres odd, with commodious dwelling, targe orchard, &c. Not having disposed of this by auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it up to Monday next, I9ch inst, Easy terms. ' T. BULLOCK. j Estate Agent, j .Preserve Your Eyesight, And have your Eyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System of N. LAZARUS, OCULIST OPTICIAN, OP London, Melbourne, and Calcuttta. Sole Agent for Aehburton, ». SALEK, 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 fit different styles of faces, thus ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort. FLOUR, BR\N, SHARPS, CHICK WHEAT, OATS, INDIAN CORN BARLEY, SHTCAF AND STRAW CHAFF, POTATOES, GARDEN SH'ftD, etc., of Besu Quality. All Produce Lotk for cash f"T UNDREBS of beautiful pot plants J L to be seen in the windows, many suitable to train for next Show, at which I shall not compete*. J. X H. O ML A. «, HAVELOCK STREET. Alford Kstate WE have several Blocks of Land on this Estate for sale on easy terms 1 of payment. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Or MILES AND CO., Ashburt^n and Rakaia ASH BURTON "" MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET Next the Post Office. J HESE WORKS, without doubt, con tain the most complete Engineering Plant in the County, therefore we are able to execute all work entrusted to us with ECONOMY, DESPATCH and SATI3- FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Thos F lillwonli, PROPRIETOR _ _____ -_ . -~~~— ASHBURTONDI 3PENSARY '■pHE Business hitherto carried on by A Mb C. M, Brooke will be conducted n future by ■ Hlr 1. E. Pricttard. The present stock will be lirgely augmnntad, 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. . 10J203 GREAT SALE AT Plckford & UntiriH's PREMIER ASHBQRTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE LARGE DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. FURNITURE of all kinds, Carpets, Brussels, Tapestry, &c, Mattings, Linoleums, Floor Cloths, &c, &0., must be sold to make room for new ship ments to arrive. Come and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured fiibonised Sideboards. Tables, &c.— Also—Chests Drawers Washstands, Fancj Table? <fee., in Rimu. Iron Bedsteads; Austrian, Vienna, an! Americau Chairs, in great variety, i Venetian Blinds, made fa order, —NOTE ADPBPSS— PIOKFORD & UN DRILL, TAKOREI) STREET, ASHBURTON. J. SBALI & CO., SEEDS MEN. TXJBNI? SEASON, 1892 "VTQW Arsived, our Reason's Stock OF PURE TURNIP SEEDS, Specially Imported frp.ni the Celebrate^ v Seed Firih of J, CARTER &, CO,, LONDON Farmers are specially requested to ~ note the aboye. Samples. a,r^d quotations o,n appHca^ion tp J, SEALY & CO. KAST STREET.



JtK ALFRED HARRISON TEN OASES JAPANESE CURIOS. » THURSDAY, DECEMBER 22, At 12 o'clock. MR ALFRED HARRISON, in structed by Monsieur Both, of Kobe. Japan, will sell by Public Auction at his rooms, a Beautiful Collection of JAPANESE CURIOS, 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 sorm 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* HARBISON 1 §119 Auctioneer. FubfuTlsotiOßS ~ SHBUKTON BOROUGH SCHOOL will break up for the Christmas Holidays on MONDAY next, 19th inst. Distribution of Prizes same day at the School at 10 a.m. i W. CRAIGHEiDv 12124 Chairman, ' TO~BUJLDERS. ~"~" mENDERS wanted for additions to the L Wesleyan Church, Willowby. Tbe lowest or any tender not necessarily ac ::.pted. Tenders close at 8 p.m. January J, 1893. THOS. E. KILWORTH, 12107 Engineer, Afchburton. FOBBALB -"7~'*. 3MASSEY REAPERS & BINDERS, Stationary Axle, at Specially Be duced Prices. p*35 PP %RIED^ANI)ER BROS /IQLE&XAiJ'a NEW SHOPS, V^/ East Street, Next Bank of New Zealand. Kent 30s each. Possession on Dec. 21. Apply, 12+93 alfred harrison, "church oe s^s. £hihp aku 1 james, \vaterton, THE ANNUAL PARISH GATHER , 'ING in the LIBRARY H4L5,, Vf ATER^N. ' WILL EE WELD ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 21, , Tea a.nd Qoncert—Admission, Sis. Tea on tables, 5.30 p.m. Concert, Q p.m.



j Business Notices HENRY ZAHDEB. AS the Harvesting Season is now drawing near, I beg to intimate that I have bought a* very large stock of Harvesting Materials, anticipating p correspondingly large demand. Binding Twines! Binding Twines! I keep nothing but what I can conn dently recommend to my Customers— MANILLA, HAIJVand-HALF, FLAX, and HEMP Twines, of the most populai makers. Binding Wire! Binding Wire! 1 have just landed ex s.s. " Pakeha,' my Season's Stock of the Celebrated White Cioss Brand. Farmers will study their own interest by ordering early, as there is every probability of a scarcity later in the Beaten. Reaper§ X Binders. ANY MAKE supplied at Agent's prices ; properly put together. MACHINE EXTRAS. A Large Stock of EXTRAS (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 ot Farmers. Oils! Oils! •lust Landed—A large quantity of Machine and other Oils, Castor, Valvo line, Oolssi, Lard, Golden Machinery, Lubricating, Olive, Boiled and Raw. Linseed, Tattoo Branding—Red, Blue, and Black—in one and fire-gallon Drums. Agent for the— "TITAN" WIRE STRAINER 3. Best English Leather Belting (all sizes), Hornsby'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 ft large number of Farmers, I have recently added to my already well-selected stock CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTH, CHINA and COCOANUT MATTING, WINDOW BLINDS, DOOR 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, WINES, SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUT, A CHOICE ASSORTMENT OF The "Finest r>elioa<?ies from all parts of the w.oild. Aw>,—BGme French and German Ljqueurs. German Lager Beer now in stock. HENRY 7AND.Ea, ENP« X Zi AND ER, GENERAL MERCHANT AW i IM?O^TER, ' j MU6N? FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Company Oanton Marine Insurance Company, Aw Italian Mutual^VrovidentSooitfy



Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE H WE FOWOK 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 Btock of Couches, Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, Cheffoniers, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers and HOUSK HOLD REQUISITE? of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. 12*7 CHBISTMAS HOLIDAYS V JOT. ItaOOKE OPERATIVE CHEMIST, ASHBURTON, BEGS to notify that he is now manu facturing AERATED WATERS, Of a very Superior Quality, which he is supplying at Reduced Prices.— Finest Lemonade Genuine Soda Water Belfast Ginger Ale Raspberryade Champagne Cider Lemon Squash—The favourite summer drink Kolvnut 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 J customers will kindly send in their ordes | early tojivoidja rush. MR JOHN G. RESTELL IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE OF OO DRAUGHT AND HACKNEY __J & HORSES, FARM PLANT, Etc. Thursday, Jan. 5, 1892. MR JOHN G. RESTELL (in con junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited), has received instructions from Mr John Johnston, who is leaving the district for the North Island, to sell by. Public Auction at his section adjoining the Church of England, TINWALD, on the above date; the whole of his Farm Stock and Plant :— 16 Superior Draught Horses. 4 First-class Hacks and Harness Horses. 2 Two-year old Hacks, unbroken. 16 Sets Plough and Leading Harness. 4 Sets Shaft Harness. 3 Double-furrow Ploughs. 1 Three-furrow Plough. 2 Sets Six leaf Harro irs. 1 Set Disc Harrows (Reid and Grey's). 1 Cambridge Roller and Canisters. 2 Brantford Reaper and Binders. 1 Portable Whare, 16ft x Bft. 1 Gig and Harness, new. 1 uog Cart, new. 2 Saddles and Bridles. 1 KC\ MERINO EWES, with large __, O\J percentage of Lambs. SUNDRIES, etc. Sale at 12 o'clock. No Reserve. 12 120 J. R. BLAND, Auctioneer. A COMPACT LITTLE FARM FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREAT Yj MR JOHN G. RESTELL (in con junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited), have received instructions from Mr L. 0. Bimler to sell by private treaty,— His farm of 65 ACRES, situated a few chains from the Alford 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 msntShed, Cow Shed, &c The Orchard^ which. Qovers about three acreg, 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. RKS^KIX, Agent for the $ew Sreafand Loan and BJaraantile' Agency Co., Limited. Also,—To Let 1000 ..."Acres fiitt-class ussock Feed. hi I, i mi mn -— ~~~~-~^—^__-".!l ASHBPRTOIiF COUNTY STOCK AND COMPANY. DURING* the nest few weefcs toe Sales \vil} take pjace as follow } - TJNWALD YARDS--December *\ , ASHBURTON YARDS-^ January 3. TINWALD YABUB—January 10, And thence aa usual, GEORGE JAMESON, . 12t103 Chftjrmaa. Chackneh andi ftig*stive Biscuits for Inv&l^ «re 'unsurpassed. Made by jA^V^RQQ*4»n(\>v



CHRISTMAS, 1892. ITTE HAVE JCST RECEIVED A SPECIAL LOT OF New Suitings & Tiousermgs IK THE L\TEST STYLES GENTLEMEN REQUIRING NEW SUITS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, SHOULD LEAVE THEIR ORDERS WITH US AS EABLY AS POSSIBLE. CBAIGHEAD & BBBRTIAN, Tailors and Outfitters. ASHBURTON & RAKAIA. 1



WHY NOT CUT A "DASH IN THE THE HOLIDAYS? WHEN you can get a good fit, good workmanship and good material at the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you know Lublow is. capable to throughly rig you out at a low cost for cash. New and splendid lots of fancy Trousering, Coatings, and Tweeds of great assortments to choose from. Note the old address — TANORED STREET, Near Arcade, ASHBURTON, TheIMPEKIALTNSU KANCE COMPANY, Lb. Established a!»., 1803. Paid up Capital and Invested Funds, Nearly TWO MILLIONS STERLING. MR W. W. WHITE having relin quished the Agency of above office, we have appointed Mil Robeht McCallum Sub-A gent for Ashburton and District. SCLANDERS & CO., 12 16 Chief Agents for Canterbury. f\ CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBTJRTON. Sice of the Old Shop, KIT-AS just opened a Choice Assort _Zl ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair. Old .fudge nd Oameo. G.8.D., V.V , and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Diva's Cigars Five gars and Case, Is Zealandia Boots. rpHE Wonderful Reputation of these X 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 Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEALANDIA. For real hard wear and comfoH they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different fittings that every kind of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this Bran 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, MMk M STORE, ASHBUETON Stephens Bros., Market Houuk, JAM- JAM TUST ARRIVED, special Consign if ment of English and Mauritius SUGARS- Crushed Loaf, etc. Also, One Ton of the Finest Patras and Vontizza CURRANTS, Valen^ RAISINS, Sultana Raisins,, $ngWsh Peels and English Crystelised J'ruits-^ ---bll new and, sj^iQiaHy'selected. A few nice parcels FA.NCY CROCKERT and CHINA WARSJ, etc., suitable for Christmas pieaents, Y$RTf Iwmy Legitimate Market Prices. Ooine and IKSPICT OUR STOCK EARLY AND OFTEN. STEPHENS BROS. i



■ ■ Santa Claus is'Comi'n^'t^lH AKD SO IS -' - . ißlli FATHER CHRISTMAS., :_, ( ■;,...■■ '- ■ H- M." JONES ' 111 JIT AS a large and well assorted Sto k of TuY-S and FANCY GOODS, ■hH||l Li. thine^ useful and pretty, su table to commemorate therm Wai of the abi il|| distinguished visitors, calculated to please all ayes and siaea. .ijj iß|| TOYS—Steam Engines, both stationary and travdllinj? 2s 6J, Ma«ic LanternW |||| upwards, Zoetropos, Flying Machines 3d, Puzzles, Fans, Banners, Hoilis, }* |j§i| DOLLS, DOLLS, -DOLLS.. ;, r -....", ~"' .." ;---;Sfll| (Japanese Cabinets, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, 'Work. Boxes, Wrap ||a| Cases, Desk-*, Albums, Ornaments, Fancy' Glass and Chinnware. ■ - Ji i|l|| ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS—lam and Jelly Dishes, Butters, Cruets, Mgfn Spoons. Toast Racks, Sugars and Creams, best qualities. -' ;; |11| PIANOS AND ORGANS.. ■ ■ .f, , " ■J'lgll Christmas Cards and Booklets in great variety* . ' | j'sfff Books, Books, Books. ' OUR excellent selection 'of books especially suitable for School Price* HflfJl Presentation purposes. - - >.• -• * ""■-•<i4sisral NOW LANDINUandTO ARRIVE, ex Tainui, Ruapehu, Kaikoura and Will from the well known publishers, "The Religious Tract Society," Ward, Look* Co., Cassell and Co., Nesbit, Warne and Sons, and others, thus securing grea*: ;*n variety of reading and best value* obtainable. - , i]MJ< VJBBY LIBERAL DISCOUNT TO SCHOOL COMMITTEES purchasing P^||j oooks, in order to keep the trade in the district- "- - INSPECTION INVITED. .  \, ||||| H. 91. Jones. r ' •'';"''':fi| Great Cheap Sale I SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, BKEsfcl GOODS, PRINT?, &c, - LM N0J:..Q1f.,'..... 'M IN Consequence of the General Depression, we are making VERY ORBA§||| REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER GOODS for CASH. , f ||| Purchasers are invited to COME EARLY and Secure Bargains. ;-v/; ; 8. W. ALCORN & OQ., "4 j EAST 'JB TRB BT. _ ..iQS Canterbury Roller Flour Mills, y| ASHBURTON. ,fl^ REGISTERED;BRANDS-"SUPREME" AND "UfflON."- j#M TT7 E have must pleasure in informing the public that we have aeoured our »*f« W quiwments of SOUND MILLING WHEAT from Limestone dtatrota, u|^ M they can rely on our "SUPREME" being equal to any other brand in tha market. ,1* We thank you for past fovors, and solicit a 1 continuance; , ra*>! ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. _ i^ll! Rollitt ■ & Co. ' .||| FULL SrZED OORNSACKS ALWAYS IN STOCK.; ' "*'''"|||B GRASS SEED CLOTHS. " iREAPER AND BINDER CANVASES. - ; -■ \\}i§ CANVAS AND BATTBNB FOR REPAIRS.. " * ;^|i| THARMERS ! GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT THE STOCK B&1TOB3V| M\ [ YOU PURCHASE ELSEWHERE \^M I'M ■ - ■ ['foil William Patching, m EAST STREET SOUTH. ' ''; '"'■"I2;TWI F- BLACK, ' ' !|*f WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, Jj TEMPORARY 'PREMISES-BULLOCK'S ARCADH. J;||| rpHE Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES WILSON O*j*jot' || X Robertißryson and Sons, Edinburgh, Wa^hm^kers to the <v«een), wh?.^Jj**^*! able and afficient workmanship; hopes for a continuance of the support # mthtr|o^;|| accorded to Mr A. Black, - ' i fj-m Good Line of Marble Clocks, suitable for presentations ! i!;ill Good Second-hand Watches. • l( f ,f,,j |l Gold and Silver Jewellery. f'l'^il REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. j;||| N.B.—All ACCOUNTS not paid forthwith, WILL BE SUED FOR witbpit^|l|j further notice] ' ■ ■ '-IfMH The Deering Twine Binder. ''^™ - - Over 250,000 low In Use. ";!|a,|| THE MOST POPULAR MACHINE KNOW*. , i,^|| EARLY Application is necessary, to save disappointment, for the baianc*^!? 1/! |I this years , , JuS"lffl 5. 6, & 7 FEET CUT 'MACHINES. - |||| LURLINE HEMP BINDER TWINE, 700 feet to the pound. The beat to|||| | the market. i ' |i|i| STOCK OF "EXTRAS FOR DEERINO'S MACHINES KEPT ON HASD,- i TUGKEC& B^AH,;, :::: ||| agents, wrsr streS. •"'• ;'nf||||| The Massey-Harris Open-BaQpi BINDER. ■ '■:/"'■ "M ■ STRONGEST, BEST MADE,-and LIGHT»OT..DRAU^H^^INDER;^E|H With Stark simple Knotter; no"parta to'wear, and surest Ty« nr»ae, _. 'KUfflJ i /^LOSE upon 2000 of these Binders sold in Great Britain and Ire'and '»t HHjHi \j —more than were sold by all other makfcn together in thte l>»st. U.»9 J«W Wgi that market. . ,* ,V'||||l PEERLESS OIL — SPECIALLY IMPORTED. ;|||| The only Unable Machine 0^; Best f^k^ds otaiaohiuery, TaKKB«|