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(Received December 28, 10,35 a.m,)

THE CHOLERA.

Berlin, December 27. The total number of deaths caused by the recent cholera epidemic in Germany is officially put down at 8500, including 7600 in Hamburg. St. Petersburg, December 27 It is reported that cholera is raging in the Caucasian provinces, and that hundreds of deaths have taken place during the last fortnight.

ST. PAUL AND AMSTERDAM ISLANDS.

Paris, December 27 ■" Le Temps," commenting on the difficulty with regard to the French warships hoisting the tricolor on the St Paul and Amsterdam islands, says it is no longer surprised that Austra lia so easily resigned the islands to France.

MORE SCANDALS.

It is rumored in the city that a series of scandals of the same character as the Panama Canal revelations will shortly be brought to light against prominent public men.

ICE ACCIDENTS.

London, December 27. Severe weather is being experienced throughout England, and many skat ing accidents are reported. Seven persons were drowned at Rochdale, and lour at Wanstead Park through the ice breaking.

THE U.S. TARIFF.

Washington, December 27- The Democratic leaders and the public generally are strongly in favor of an extra, session at an early date, to take into consideration the reduction of the tarift on wool, ores, and other articles.

(Receivstt December 28, 11 a.m.)

KANAKA LABOR.

London, December 27. The first of the letters written by Miss SJiaw, travelling representative of "The Times" in Australia, is devoted to Queensland. Referring to the Kanaka labor traffic she states that after the most careful enquiry she finds there is absolutely no foundation for reports of abases which are alleged to exist in the practice of recruiting and retaining the Kanakas. She con-j aiders that the present mode of recruiting is above the shadow of re proach, and declares she never saw an average European manual laborer so well cared for as the Kanakas are on the plantations in Queensland. The sugar industry offers a valuable field for English capital and labor. Com menting on the letter editorially, •'The Times" says that if public opinion in England is overruled by the opinion prevailing in the colony it might be doing a greater unkindness to the Kanakas than the employers, There seems ground tor hoping that a duly supervised traffic will be advantageous to all concerned.

Z( Received December 28, 1.20 p m.)

THE PANAMA SCANDALS.

Paris, December 27 " Figaro" states that the post mortem on the body of Baron Reinach proves he was poisoned, and that he did not commit suicide. The paper also throws out insinuations in con nection with two other sudden deaths, and declares th*t there are surprises of an important character in store when the Chamber of Deputies re resumes next month. The " Gauiois " asserts that an attempt was made to poison Herz two years ago, and that Reinach'a name was then mentioned in connection with the affair.

THE IDAHO MINING RIOTS.

New York, December 27 Forty-two miners, who were charged with conspiracy and omrder in firing an explosive in a mine during the recent riots ir< Idaho have been acquitted. The verdict of the jury is considered to be equivalent to declaring the actg of the miners as defensive and not of a rebellious character.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE GILBERT ISLANDS.

(KeceiveJ December 28, 11.20 a.m.)

Sydney, December 28. News by the schooner Laongava, from the Gilbert Islands, reports that since the annexation of the group by Great Britain, the condition of the Natives has improved. The Europeans in the group are clamouring for the appointment of a British resident.

THE VICTORIAN HARVEST.

MEiiBOiTRNE, December 28 The area under wheat in Victoria is estimated at 1,375,000 acres, which is expected to yield 16,471,000 bushels, an average of 1198 per acre,

DISASTROUS BUSH FIRES.

Bush fires in the Gundower district have devasted between thirty and forty square miles oi country, and destroyed a large quantity of fencing and machinery. The Coluna creamery was also burnt to the ground, while up wards of twelve, hundred sheep were roasted alive.

THE CHALLENGE TO A DUEL.

Adelaide, December 28, At che instance of the Government the Hon. Mr Kingston will be prose cuted for attempting to provoke a breach of the peace. The summons has been issued.

THE BRINDISI MAIL.

Albany, December 28. Arrived —Australia, from London. Her mails will be delivered in the quickest time on record.

CYCLING.

Ohristchurch, December 27. The weather was fme for the second day's racing of the Pioneer Bicycle Club's annual intercolonial race meeting, and the attendant numbered 1500. The racing was very good. The following are the results: — Two Mile First-class Bicycle Handicap —W. J. S. Hayward (Canterbury), scr, 1; I W. L. Kerr (Sydney), scr, 2 ; E. Hassell (Timaru), 130 yds, 3. R. Stedman (Otago) scr, A. C. Wilniot (Canterbury; scr, E. Reynolds (Auckland) 80yds, were among the staiters, A grand race, won by half a machine length ; three yards between second and third. C. H. Jones (Canter* Jjury) 60yds, fell and newly brought

Reynolds down. Time—Smin 15 3-sth sec. Three-mile Ro.-ulster Handicap—F. G. hinipsou (Canterbury), scr, 1 ; H. J. 1 ither (Canterbury), scr, 2. Eleven started. Won aft«r n great, finish by half a length. Time—B-niii 43 3 5Ui .sue. ' One Mile Bicycle Handicap— E. Rey nolds (Auckland), 40yds, 1; H. H. Denby (Timaru), 20yds, 2 ; C. H. Jones (Oanterbury), 30yds, 3. This was another grand race. The Auckland champion spurted brilliantly half way down the straight-, and won by a yard. Time— 2mn 33 l-sfch sec. ' Half-mile First-class Bicycle Handicap —A. C. Wilmob (Canterbury), won the nisfc heat from -scratch in lmic 13 3-sth sec; W,J. S. Hay ward (Canterbury), won the second heat from scratch in Imm 14 4-sth sec ; E. Reynolds (Auck land), with 20yds start, won the final heat by a few inches, after a sreat finish with Hay ward and Wilmot. Time—lmin 14 2-sth sec. ' Five-mile Roadster Handicap—F. G. Simpson, scratch, 1; R J. Pithety scratch, 2. Time—lsmin lOsec. Ten Mile Bicycle Handicap-A. Dorm (Timaru), 380y<! Si 1 ; T. H. North (Oanterbury), 380 yds, 2; W. J. S. Hay ward (Canterbury), scratch, 3. In this race Reynolds (Auckland), who had 300 yds start, went back to scratch and finished a yard behind Hayward, who was fully three hundred yards behind the winner. Time—29min 20 2-sth sec. 1 lay ward and Reynolds' time was 29min 45 3-sth sec. Visitors' Two Mile Bicycle Handicap— p . Truman (Timaru), 100 yds, 1 ; M. Hassell (Timaru), 130 yds, 2; J, Whelan (Tinuaru), 160 yds, 3. Won by two inches. Time-smin4odec.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[PER PBBSS ASSOCIATION.] Paxmbjrston North, December 28 Joseph Eades, about thirty years of age, was found dead about five miles from Palmerston North yesterday. Deceased wns seen drunk during the previous day, and is supposed to have fallen from his horse. ncinalng-. New Plymouth, December 28. The police here are making enquiries for a gentleman named E. D. Thomson, son of the manager of the Union Bank in Auckland, who has been missing since December 1, He left Auckland for New Plymouth with a view to purchasing and in this district, but nothing has been heard of him since. He was seen by Mr Becknell, an officer of the TTnion Bank, who was in the Mahinapua when the steamer crossed the Manukau bar, and the steward of the steamer says he oaw Thomson land, but nothing is known of him here. He had letters of introduction to settlers at Ngaire, but they have not seen or heard of him. His not communi cating with his friends in Auckland has caused some alarm.

Suicide. Wellington, December 28. George Crane, carpenter, fifty years old, committed suicide at Brooklyn. On Hie milkman going to Crane's residence this morning he found his dead body sus pended from the rafters in a fowlhouse, Crane's wife left him a shore time ago, and it is supposed this so preyed upon his raind that he was led to commit suicide. He was not addicted to drink and no oilier cause can be assigns 1 for the act.

The Ah Ching Enquiry

(PER PR ESS ASSOCIATION,) Wellington, December 28. The Ah Ching enquiry was reopened this morning, to admit, of fresh evidence being taken. Three attendants were called, and denied the statement made by one of the witnesses that an attendant had knelt on the Chinaman's cheat when he was being pub in a strait jacket. Evi dence was also callod to show the length of time that Ah Ching was kept' at the police station before being removed to the a-ylum.

THE ABHBTTRTON GCJARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1392.



IiIUUND, at Wakanui Road Boaic JJ Yards on Saturday, December 10. a Saddle and Bridle. Owner apply Maii Office. 12* W. TTTANTED, a "liooT" plain Cook V V Apply by letter to Mhs He«bixg, Alford House, Aahburton. 12*171 FUNERAL NOTICE. fHE Friends-of Mr Thomas Dowlin.? ? arc invited to attend the funeral of liiskte wire on THURSDAY, December 29. The funeral wilt leave the Catholic Oiiurch at eleven o'clock for the Ra!<aia Cemetery. 1 BAKER BROS., 1 12 192 Undertake) a. , WEDNESDAY; JANUARY 4. IMPORTANT CLEARING SAjuE OP QO DRAUGHT AND HACKNEY & £ HORSES, FARM PLANT, Etc. Wednesday, Jan. 4, 1893. MR JOHN G. RESTELL (in con- ItX 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 Maud, 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:— I 16 Superior Draught Horses. I 4 First-class Hacks and Harness I Horses. I 2 Two-year old Hacks, unbroken. I 16 Sets Plough and Leading Harness. 4 Sets Shaft Harness. I 2 Farm Drays and Frames j 3 Double-furrow Plouahs. j 1 Three-furrow Plough. I 2 Sets Six leaf Harrows. 1 Set Disc HaL-rows (Reid and Gray's). | 1 Ciimbrkige Boiler aud Canisters. I 2 Brantford Reaper and Binders 1 Portable VHiare, 16ft x Bft. 1 Gig and Harness, new. j 1 i->og Cart, new. ( 2 Saddles and Bridles. I K'(\ MERINO EWES with large -L O\J percentage of Lambs. SUNDRIES, etc. Rale at 12 o'clock. j No Reserve. I If-I!L_jL£JE^Z?LAuctioneer 'chrisTmaOEolijjTyT €. M. BROOKE, OPERATIVE CHEMIST, ASHBURTON, BEGS to notify that he is now manu facturing AERA.TED WATERS, Of a very Superior Quality, which he is supplying at Reduced Prices.— Fino&t Lemonade Genuine Soda Water Belfast Gingrer Ale Raspberryade Champagne Cider Lemon Squash—The favourite summer drink Kola-nut Champagne— A new invigorat ing tonic, with a nice nutty flavour. Orders for any of the »bove may be left at The Dispensary " with Mr Prichard, or at the * actory, Cameron street. 0. M. Brooke will be glad if intending customers will kindly send in their orders early to avoid a rush. v. s.s. 00. , i .LJLj u.s.s.co. •4-"" * «\ UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. TEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL* TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, s&d Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. Excursion Season commenced on November 1. Reduied fares over all he ompany'a lines. For particulars apply to MILES & 00. Agents for JUhbuvto r. crvan, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST j NEW PREMISES, EAST SJ.-REKT. 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, Vanity Fair. Old .fudge nd Oameo. G.8.D., V.V , and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Diva's Cigars Five Cigars and Case, Is' ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET Next the Post Office. HESE WORKS, without doubt, con tain the most complete Engineering Plant in the County, therefore we are able k> execute all work entrusted to us with ECONOMY, DESPATCH and SATIS FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Thos. ■<:. Kilwortli, PROPRIETOR ASHBURTON COUNTY COUISCJL. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. IVOTICE is hereby given that the Council's Offices will be CLOSED from 3 p.m. on December 24, 1892. to 10 a.m. on January 3, 1893. By Order, F. MAIN WARING. Ck.k. Aehburton, December 22,1892,1^*168



Ihe cricket match, Ashburton v Geral dine, was played at beraldine on Tuesday on a matting wicket, in a gale of wind Ashburton, with a man short, were beaten mone innings. The scores are not vet to hand. , * The Borough Council's grass mower has been at work to-day mowing down the rank growth of grass in several of the streets in the VV estera portion of the town. It is reported that notwithstanding his illness the Premier has been engaged con sidering a scheme of local government to be submitted next session. The steamer Maori, which arrived at Port Chalmers on Monday from London, brought six polled Angus bulls and eight heifers for Messrs Murray, Roberts and Co. John Hiddleston, basket-maker, of Glouces ter street, Christenurch'an old resident, was found dead in bed on Tuesday morning. An inquest was held, and a verdict of death from fatty degeneration of the heart was returned. The New Zealand two mile harness trotting record of smin 36sec, held by Rarus, wa» broken on Tuesday by Mr Mace's Bedale, by Blackwood Abdallah,completing thejourney in smin 27sec, at the Lower Heathcote Trotting Meeting. Monday's holiday at Dunedin was com pletely spoiled by heavy rains, which, setting j in about ten o'clock in the morning, lasted almost without intercession till the evening. The town was deserted, but probably (says the " Times '') this was due to the fact that people stayed in doors rather than venture on any excursion. The damage done by the gale on Monday in the Domain was somewhat extensive. Several tall pines were uprooted and pros trated, and here and there a willow was twisted and snapped. One very fine willow on the island in the reservoir reach was des troyed in this way. Several pines went by the board also in the plantations on the belt and elsewhere, and we have reports of the same nature from various parts the county.



We regret to have to record the sudden death on Tuesday morning of Mrs Thomas Dowling, of Rakaia. Mrs Dowling had been ailing for a short period, and on Sunday her brother, Mr John McGinn, of Wakanui, dn v ■. her to Ashburfcon to consult Dr Tweed. Th doctor saw her on Monday, and recog nising at once the serious nature both of the disease and the attack, forbade her removal. She was suffering from inflammation of the ferain, and Dr Tweed from the first had no hope of her recovery. She was taken to the private hospital, Tancred street, where, despite the best nursing and care, she died on Tuesday morning af seven o'clock. The deceased lady leaves three children, and they, with their father, have the sympathy of the entire district in their sudden bereavement, as her friends had no idea Mrs Dowling was so dangerously ill. Deceased was thirty-three years of age. The funeral will leave the Church of the Holy Name at eleven o'clock on Thursday. The Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for the. money, and froe from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s. ASK VOTTR GBOCEBS >HIIjJ_WMMMW|jjMWWWIII "f!!!!"j , SPECIAL ENTRY. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 31. TTHJKISITURE, Bedsteads and Beddhig JD and effects. Without reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, VI IH Auctioneer,



MR T. BULLOCK I___1___ fcTLETrauTLow Rental—Those com modious prenr'ses in East Street at present; occupied as a Kindergartei School Possession can be giver aboub December 26. 200 ACRES in grass, Mitcham Road.— Not having sold this by auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it, £115 —IVce required for a quarter acre section, together with Cottage with verandah, Grey street. Easy terms,, viz., £10 cash, K-iltincti l>y instalments; interest only 7 per cent per au><um. £'200.—Special sum to Jend on good freehold security. TINWALD. FOR SALE Town Sections 413 and 414, Harland street. Price, £12 10s >?ach. Exceptionally easy terms, viz., £1 for section deposit*, balance by instal ments. # T. BULLOCK, Estate Agant, :--,;.-;;;-. ";. / ; ; _.__ , • TENDERS FOR LEASING q^HE W AIM ATE HIGH SCHOOL BOARD invite TEiNDERSfor a LEASE, for Fourteen years, of the following Lands :— 1. Reserve 1553, containing 264 acres, situated seven or eight miles from Methven, near Rakaia G>orge, re cently occupied by Messrs Q^fgf Bros. 2. Part of I'veeerve 2002, containing 576 aOr 16p, adjoining .Station Peak Run, «nd lately occupied by Messrs Campbell and Sous', Limited. Particulars of the land, and terms and conditions of lease*, are to be seen at the office of the " Pre&s," Christchurch, or Mr J. Main chestek, Waimate. j Tenders to be sent in, addressed to the Chairman, Waimate High School Board, Waimato, on or before January 1, 1893. 12158 T E N D E R S, mENDTSTtS wanted afc once for PUL JL LING DOWN Collier's Corner Shop (opposite Union Bank), and RE BUILDING afc Tinwald. Labor only; carting provided. Tenders close on SATURDAY, December 31. For parti culars, apply to C. HAWKINS, 12J190 Tinwald. BINDER TRIALS AHBLIC TRIAL OF THE MERCER NON-CAN VASS BINDER, Will be held on a Field of Oats belonging to ' I Mr Hugh Kennedy, Elgin, ON THURSDAY FIRST, DEO. 29. Farmers are invited to be present. REID & GRAY, 12J188 _____ __ Agents. DRESSMAKING. 1/f ISSES MORRISON AND JYJ HOLLO WAY beg to inform their numerous friends and customers in town and country that they will dissolve partnership on December 31, from which date the Business will be carried on by Misses Hollo way and Dent in the presect premises in Tancred street. They trust to trive good satisfaction^ with all orders for Dressmaking, as in the past, All accounts due to the present firm must be paid by SATURDAY, January 7, 1893. Tancred street, December 23, 1892. 121174 NOTICE. THE OFFICES OF THE UNDER SIGNED WILIj BE CLOSED FOII THE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS, FKOM MONDAY, the 26th, TO THURSDAY MORNING, The 29th December, 1892, AND ON MONDAY, the 2nd JANUARY, 1893, MILES & CO. FKIEDLANDER BROS. D. THOMAS. J. G. RESTELL, In conjunction with the N.Z.L. & M.A. Co. 12§133 [BF'G to announce to my Customers and friends, I have oommenced I Business of FILTEB-MAKING IN WILLIAM AND TANCRED STREETS. Now the hot weather is set in no one should be without a Filter, as the most eminent authorities on sanitary matters in Europe, America, and Australia have long since decided that death in itys most appalling forms lurks in impure water or beverages mads from or cooked in it, THE ACME FILTER supplies the long wanted Filter for the Plains water races and tank water. It can be now supplied charged with charcoal, etc., or the lime stone block. The latter is used all through Australia in hospitals, asylums, schools, hotels, and railway stations, etc. It is easily cleaned and imparts to the water lime that is required for the body Every medical man advises the use of filtered water, and apart from the sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. 11. Mule, 12:1:165 ASHBURTON. tlTiTnicesi* ~ christmas and new year presents are pot plants. E4.CH day as the receiver attends to the Flowers they will think kindly of the giver. With tha same Plants honour and prizes may be won at the forthcoming show.' I lnve a large an 1 varied stock of Foliage, and Flowering Plants at Christchurch Prices. Also -Oats, whole and crushed, Chaff, ' Chick Wheat, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Pota toes, etc., at lowest rates, 'JS, T II O M A. S,



FOR SALE, O MASSEY REAPERS & BINDERS, *> Stationary iffle, at Specially Be duced Prices. Apply, 12*35 FRIEDLANDER BROS.



THE < ASHBURTON DISPENSARY| THE Business hitherto carried on by j Mr C. M, Brooke will be conducted j n future by * Mr ft.. 15. fricliard. The present stock will bp HrgeJy augm^ntad, and any article not held will be immediately procured and kept in stock afterwards. A correct copy of all Prescriptions will be. niade, and it will only be necessary for a customer tc 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 101203 TheMPEKIAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Ld. Established a.d., 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 Me Robert McCallum Sub-A sent for Ashburton and District. SOL ANDERS & CO., 12 16 Chief Agtvits for Canterbury.



J. SEAL? & CO-, SEE DS-M E N. TUBNIP SEASON", 1892 VT(IW Arrived, our Season's Stock OF PURE TUENIP SEEDS, Specia^y Imported from the Celebrated Seed Vinn of J. GARTER & CO., LONDON. Farmers are specially requested to note the above, Samples and quotations on application tc J. SEALY&CO, EAST STREET



For Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first Dose will gits relief in twenty minutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be •• WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BEECH AM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to complete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. For a e T3Fe&k Stomach; Xmpairod. Digestion; Disordered Xdver; tuny aei Ijfco magic n few doses will work wonders upon tho Vital Orffsnr,; Stronßthcning the nrascn'ar System, restoring 'ho long-lost Complexion; brinßinfj back the keen edfjß of appetite, and arousing with tbs HosKnnr ■ f Tl.f A! th the-whole physical shbrot of tho human finra*. For throwing off fevers in hot ciirr'V ;' '•> ■:•;■• renowned. These are "facts" admitted by thousands, in all «la»st» of •oeiet.c. Biiii "t.o of ilia liesi. unarantees to the Nervous and Dabilitiited i» that Bttcham't Pillt navt tht Large*! rait \f an:/ }'-.tevi Meiiiritie in the world. Full directions with each lwx. H Prci^an^a only by THOMAS «3EEOHftM, St. Motarts, Lancashire, Cnelantb BOl.li nir ALL D*U«CHiTIJ IM THE COLOHIM. ~ / .



FURNITURE CARPET^ FURNITURE CARPETS ! FURNITURE JARPETS I ESTABLISHED OVER A QUARTER OF A CENTDRI. FURNITURE CARPETS: I ■ ■ ■ „,_«_ ■ ■ ■"■ ■ FURNITURE CARPETS 1\ ARTISTIC, INEXPENSIVE. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE "" -CARPETS' BEFORE YOU BUY j FURNITURE . CARPETS; FURNITURE FURNITURE JARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS CARPETS FURNITURE JARPETS Oo Hot fail to visit- FURNITURE • CARPETS A.-J. WHITE FURNMURK CARPETS His Extensive Showrooms contain FURNITURE. CARPETS: THE BEST ASSORTMENT OF ALL KINDS FURNITURE . .. . CARPETS OF DOMESTIC REQUISITES FURNITURE CARPETS to be found in BTTRNITURE CARPETS ' New'Ze-'i land. FURNITURE . CARPETS ™URE -tffSAM CABIIBT MO PiIOUfERI CA!iPETS FTRNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE II Oil IV CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS HIGH STREET' FURNITURE CARPETS CHRISTCHURCH. FURNITURE CARPETS FURNITURE CARPETS URNITURE ... PETS CHRISTMAS, 1892. rrr'E have just received a special lot New Suitings & Trousering's IN THE LITEST STYLES GENTLEMEN REQUIRING NEW SUITS FOB, THE HOLIDAYS, SHOULD LEAVE THEIR ORDERS WITH US AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. CRAIGHEAD& BERKYIAN, Tailors and Outfitters, ASHBURTON & RAKAJA.



Alforcl Estate. WE have several Blocks of Land on this Estate for sale on easy terms | of payment. ' —— j For particulars apply to j T. BULLOCK, « Or MILES AND CO., 1 Ashburton and Rakaia j I WHY NOT CUT A UASHIN THE HOLIDAYS ? TTJ'HEN you can get a good fit, good V V workmanship and good "material ab the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you know LußLOwis capable to thoroughly rig you out at a low cyst for cash. New and splendid lots of fancy Trouserings, Coating, and Tweeds of great assoitments to chooee from. %£ir Note the old address— TANCRED STREET, Near Arcade, ASHBURTON



Stephens Bros,, UH \uiiF,T House. JAM JAM. JUST ARRIVED, special Consign- U meat of English and Mauritius SUGARS-Cashed Loaf, etc. Also, One Ton of the Finest Patras and Vontizza CURRANTS, Valencia RAISINS, Sultana Raisins, English Peels and English Crystalised Fruits—' all new and specially selected. A few nice parcels FA.NCY ; CROCKERY and CHINA WARE, etc., suitable for Christmas presents. Very Lowest Legitimate Market Prices] Come and INSPECT OUR STOCK EARLY AND OFTEN. STEPHENS BEOS.



WILLIAM SPARHOW, (Late of tiio firm of Sparrow stud Tterrymari), Tailor and Outfitter, 1 AM DETERMINED TC I*o THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have never been heard of in Ashburton} Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings, .TOTIS THE ADDREBS : BHJ*" The Shop between J. Seaiy and Co.'s an* H. C. Segers. RABT STREET. ASHBURTOtf 8 2C "The" Corner )? to be Rebuilt, fiagt Few In the Old Premises. A LbT OF "GOODS will be CLEARED at aLnost any Reasonable Price to C\. avoid damage by removal, A Lot of DRESS OOODS, double widths, at half price. Unbleached Danish CLOTHS, all sizes, at half price. Laaies •• Invigorator " CORSETS, all sizes, 3s lid, usually 7s 6d. 1» RIM TB, niIIJVE RY, OF THE CHOICEST AND PRETTIEST DESIGNS. HOISERf and all the various Articles of DRAPERY, GENTS 1 MKRCERY and CLOTHING to be CLEARED OUT at GREAT REDUCTIONS THIS AND FOLLOWING OAKS. W. H. COLLIER,-



FJJKTHER BBDUOTIONS FOR FOR CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. T7IRENCH All Wool Delaines, ehcico patterns, Is per yard ; were Is 6J Fancy Dress Twee Is, 24 inches wide, at Sd per yard Floral Flannellette, suitable for Dressing Gowns, Is ; wei'J Is 6:1 par yard Shot Silk Sunshades at 3a 6d, 4s 9d, 03 63 ; former prica 7s, &s 6i, 12s 6d Ladies' Umbrellas, all reduced, from Is 6d upwards 15 Dozen Ladies' Fancy Aprons Is, worth 3.s 6d Colored Silk Ribbons, 4d and 6d ; were lOd and Is Cream and White Guipnre Lace, very fashionable-reduced to 6d per yard Special Bargains .; in- MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, - _ — 5^ RE-BUILDING SALE-



HARVEST, 1892-3. John Orr and Co. HAVE now in Stock a complete Assortment of every requisite for the Harvest Field. 55 MoCO,iMLCK LATEST IMPROVED STEEL BINDERS, 1000 Bales Binding Twine 25 Drums Colza Oil 70 Cased Binding Wire 3 Cases Hay forks 50 Cases Valvolino Oil 500 Dozen Knife Sections 40 Cases. Lubrolenc Oil 1000 Machine Chains 25 Drums Olive Oil 5 C«.sks Bolts, Rivets, and Washers 50 Cases Castor Oil : LANDING EX TEKOA AND DORIC— 2 Cases Plated Toa\>ntw. rirueta, Half Ton Red Lead Frames, Jam Spools, liutter H«Jf Ton Assorted Paints "Oislies S bales Wall Paper 2 Cases Table and PocVet, Cutlery 1 Cabk Files and Rasps 2 Cases Leather Beit inir 2 Cases Copper Rivets 2 Cases Locks and IT-nycs 1 Cask Preserving Pans 50 Drums Boiled Oil " 2 Casks Hollovare 2 Tons White Lead 5 Cases Handles GROCERIES and PROVISIONS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF" . ... . FIEST-CLASS ' GOODS AT WHOLESALE PRICES. JOHN ORR & CO-