SPORTING.

TINWALD RACING CLUB.

The following acceptances and entries have been received for the above Club's meeting on January 2 : — Handicap Hurdle Back, of 20 soys ; 1^ mile. st lb | st lb Gillie ... 912 | La-'y Grey .. 9 0 Maidkn Plate, of 20 soys ; one mite. Sir Robert Maria.Martin Invader Kosehill Lady Styles Tinwald Cup, of 55 roys ; i| mile. Aquarius ... 8 4 Beau Mash... 7 12 Quibble ... 8 3 Lord Zetland 7 6 Warrington 8 0 | Gillie ... 6 7 Handicap Trot, of 30 soys ; three miles. Mountjoy ... 17sec Sarah ... 55den Rocket II ... 26sjec Alyth ... 60nec Victoria 11... 26sec Shanks ... 60sec Commotion 42sec S.P.D. ... 65sec Fleethound 47seo | Taipo ... 68sec Welter Handicap, of 30 soys j 1 mile. Quibble .10 7 1 Countess ... 8 7 Frivolity ... 9 0 | Maria Martin 8 4 Sir Robert.., 811 j Lady Grey 8 0 Sebastopol... 810 | Lady Styles 8 0 ISovbl Race of 25 soys ; five furlongs. Eosaona King (late AHster Black Peter ' Macalister) Oarsmaid Lady Jane Emeraki Eclipse Gloaming Jack Lady Grey \ Portadown FiiYiNa Handicap, of 30 soys ; six fur longs. J Carronade... 9 7,' Rosohill ... 7 0 j Warrington 810 I Sebastopol ... 611 Kste Green- Oarsmaid ... 6 10 away ..8 5 The Orphaned 6 7 Frivolity ... 7 4 •

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

fpKR PHESS ASSOCIATION,]

Auckland, December 29. The following acceptances were received to-night for the second day's races at the Auckland Racing Club's meeting :— New Year Hurdle Race, of 120 soys. Two miles.—Marquis of Tewkesbury list 91b, Mangere list 71b, Fishmonger ].Ost 101b, Belmont lO.sfc 51b, Never Miss lOst 41b, Marechal JSiel 9st slb, Deceiver 9st 41b, Flukem 9st, Midsummer Handicap, of 150 soys. Five furlongs.- Reflector Bst 121b, Pega sus Bst 101b, Eve Bst t>lb, Royal Rose Bst 41b, Taranna 7st 111b, Captivity j 7st 111b, Heart of Oak 7st 81b, Acone 7st 71b, Bay Bess 6st 101b, Mahoki 6st 71b, Annabelle 6st 71b. Newmarket Handicap, of 100 soys. fc'ix furlongs.—The Workman 9sc, St Clements Bst 101b, Loch Ness Bst 91b, Lottie Bst 21b, His Worship 7st 51b, Master Pat 7st 21b, Warrior 7st 21b, Brown Alice 7st, Vieux Rose 6st 121b. A.R.C, Handicap, of 400 soys. One mile and a half.—Crackshot 9>t, Morion 7at 121b, Impulse 7st 81b, Brigand 7stßlb, Pinfire 7st 41b, Loch Ness 7st 41b, Coalscuttle 7st.

NEW ZEALAND JOCKEY CLUB.

Dunedin, December 29. At a meeting of the Committee of the Dunedin Jockey Club it was unanimously resolved in reply to a circular re forming a New Zealand Jockey Club, that the Dunedin Jockey Club have from the first opposed the formation of a New Zealand Jockey Club, and see no reason to cause them to alter their former determination. In this they are upheld by the whole of the country Clubs of the Metropolitan District, and they therefore decline to send delegates to discuss the question. They have already decided not to have anything to do with, and will refusp to recognise, such a Club, if formed.

THE AUCKLAND CUP.

The dividend on St, Hippo in the Auck land Cup, inside totalisator, was £2 17s.

The San Francisco Mail

?Klt PHESS ASSOCIATION,

Auckland; December 30. Arrived—Manowai, from San Francisco.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

/IT.X JPKESS ASSOCIATION,

Ill* Police Cliang-es. Hew Pxymouth, December 30. Inspector Pardy, who is being trans ferred to Dunedin, was yesterday pre* sented with an address and purse of jSovereigns. The members of the police force presented to Miss Pardy a ailvet tea and coffee service as a mark of respect to her father. E*CttV««l Pri»on*r, Lvttei/eon, Decemb3r 30. William Dennison, an old offender, now serving twelve months for vagrancy, escaped from the hard labor gang this morning. A large body of warders and police are out in search. Prisoner's hat, trousers, and boots were found hid in the scrub, and a lad informed a warder he had seen prisoner in the distance heading towards Heathcote Valley. Oa-Opfcrutlv* Contract*. TiMAJii?, December 30. The co-operative works on the Mount Cook road are closed and the parties being paid off to-day. They average about 8s a day; one party of the best workmen averaged 9s 9d all through. For the £400 voted two miles were made good over the worst part of the road. An ad ditional sum has been grafted, but held over till after harvest. The whole road is in good trim now. The tourist traffic this season is considerable. Fire. The coaching stable at Pukaki was burned on Monday morning, it is believed through the groom goii.g to his bank in the chaff room intoxicated. He was found among the tussocks*, burned about the feet and his hair singed off. The loss is about £100. No insurance.

Willowby Wesleyan Sunday School.

The anniversary service? in connection with this school was held on Christmas Day when Mr G. W. Leadley delivered two able and eloquent sermons appropriate to the occasion. In the morning he took up the Christmas theme " Unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government shall be on his shoulder, and his name will be called wonderful,' and in the evening 1 Sam. 18 chap. 32 ver. "Is the young man safe "—an address to young people, The Sunday school children sang suitable hymns. On Monday the usual tea meeting was held, the tables being provided by Mesdames Chapman, Low, and the young ladies of Mr Graham's class, and also the teachers of the school together with the members of Mr Chapman's class, which latter arrangement was a pronounced success. . The evening meeting was presided over by Rev J. H, Gray and addressed by Rev Mr Farley, and Messrs Chapman, Low, Graham, and Harding. The choir rendered some anthem, the evening in their usual excellent style t

THE ABHBURTON GUARDIAN: FRIDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1892.



j The fittings in the shop in the r,e.v block, to be opened by Mr H. E Bonnington, chemist, have all been fixed in their places, and will make a finely appointed establishment for a chemist and druggist The stock, which is in transit, has not yet arrived, but Mr Bonnington will open for business as soon as the goods are available. How Sambo Understood French V\n says to tho runaway negro on the raft, I' Jim, what'd you say if 'twas said to you ' Parly-vous-franzy ?' " " Wouldn't say nuffin. I'd just bust him over de ear ; if he wasn't a wite man. 'Low no nigger to call me dat. ' Finn says the words only mean, "Do you speak French?" Jim inquire?, I "If they mean that why don't thsy say that?" Dr Forest says, in "Health, the New Method," we might make similar in quiries of the professors of Massotherapy ; but he goes on to explain massage, rubbing, and its beneficial results so that it might even enter the skull of the densest negro ; and his muscle-roller and other new methods are invaluable. An edition of his book, much enlarged, is published at " Truth' and "Health" Publication Offices, 160 Tuam street, Christchurch. —[Advt.l



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES FOR CHRIST MAS HOLIDAYS. RETUKN Fares from Ashburfccn to Dunedin, 32s Od first-class, 22s 6d second ; to lnvercargill, 57s and 40s 6d ; Kingston, 65a and 44s 6d. Tickets to be issued from December 17 till January 3, available for return till January 14. For full particulars see posters. 12§114 BY ORDER. ~~ ASHBURTON YARDsT tuesday,Tanuaky 3, 1893, I" Shall have for Sale at the above JL fixture,— "1 /W \A HALF-BRED TWO JL V.' U U TOOTHS ; good line. nQA CROSSBRED EWES, ij^jU with lambs at foot, Also QfyrvA SHEEP of various sorts £J\J\J\) and descriptions, Also Fafc and Store Cattle, Sheep, and Pigs. D. THOMAS, 12J206 Auctioneer. ~~R A X ATI MONTHLY SALE. THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1892. MR D. THOMAS has rfceived ia structions from Messrs Murphy Bros, (who are giving up contracting), t Sell by Public Aucton as above, in MESSRS MILES 8c COS YARDS, RAKAIA.— i Q DRAUGHT HORSES Tip Dray, Dray, Roller, first class Wharfe Quantity of Harness and sundries DAVID THOMAS, 12J207 Ashburton.



TINWALD RACING CLUB. PiSSES will be issued at Stone's Hotel, Tinwakl, on SATURDAY, from 7 to 9 p.m., and MONDAY, from 10 to 11.30 a.m. No Betting, except through the totali sator, will be allowed on the course. G. BISSET, 12t212 Hon, Secretary.



HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. DOG COLLARS, 1893. VTOTICW is hereby given that the _LN FEES for Registration of Dogs for 1893 have been fixed as follows : — Dogs kept solely for Herding or Driving Sheep or Cattle ... 2s 6d All other Dogs 10s Od Collars may be obtained from the Registrar, Mr J. C. Bell, at his office, Ashburton. Mr James Leonard has been ap pointed Ranger. (Sgd) W. J. CROOKS, . Chairman Hampstead Town Board. December 30,1892. 12 208



"~ SHEEP FEED. CTUTANTED feed for 1300 sheep in one ** or two lots. Apply to MILES & Co., 12 202 Ashburton. "tinwald~race ball."" TEMPERANCE HALL, TINWALD. RACE NIGHT, MONDAY, JANUARY 2. Tickets, 2s 6d. Ladies Free. JOHN CLiRK, 12 203 Secretary. ASHBURTON PRESBYTERIAN "~ CHURCH. REV, JaMES HILL, of Auckland, late of Lyttelton, will preach in above church on SUNDAY, January 1, 1893, morning and evening, and at Wakanui in the afternoon. 12 204 I~IO~BUILDERS. Fresh tenders Tare invited for Offices for Building Society. Plans and specificatiors at my office. Tenders, addressed the Chairman Ashburton Permanent Building Society, to b3 in not later than three p.m. on MONDAY, January 9, 1893. R. BIRD, 12t205 Architect.



NOTICE. fTTHE Right-of-way belonging to the -*- Royal Hotel between Kermode and Moore streets will be Closed according to the Act from noon January 2 till noon on January 3 against all traffic. By Order, HENRY DAVIS, J:y2lO Royal Hotel. II fl'l Bouningtun, BEGS to announce to the public of t Ashburton and surrounding districts, THAT HE HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS AS OHKMIST & DBUGGIST, In Premises next to New Zealand Clothe ing Factory, E AST STREET. The shop has been conveniently and elegantly fitted, and completely appointed in every respect. ]^1R H. E. BQNN-INGTON Haying had twelve years experience with Mr Geo. BQNNiNGTpoy, of Christchurqh, trusts with careful attention to merit it, s are of patronage. 12JJ3U



The man who was found dead recently at Oainaru, with only an Ashburton Hospital bill for maintenance, etc, among his pro perty to give indication as to his identity, is not known here beyond tlie fact that he dame to the Ashbnrton Hospital sick on September 10, and remained there till October 18.' lie was an elderly man, with out means,' and with him only a small swag. He was taken in and attended to,'and when sufficiently well to go on he lefb. He gave the name of Baton, but nothing is known of his antecedents" TO MAKE Nicest Scones, Nicest Pastry, Nicest Cakes, Use AyLSSBBOOK's Setf-Raisi?* Tiouj, > * '. " .



ASHBPRTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALESTARDS COMPANY. DURING!- the next few weeks' tho Sales will lake plsce as follow : — ASHBURTON YARDS—January 3. TINWALD YARDS—January 10. And thence as usual. GEORGE JAMESON, 12t103 Chairman. TINWALD DOMAIN BOARD. VT OTICE io hereby given in pursuance _L\l of the "Public Reserves Act, 1885," clauses 5 and 6, that the Tinwald Domain will be set apart for the Annua Race Meeting of theTINWALD RACING CLUB, on MONDAY, the 2nd day of January, 1893, on which day charges will be made for aa mission thereto on the fol lowing scale, viz: — For each .Adult One Shilling For each Horse One Shilling For each Vehicle One Shilling Admission to Grand Stand and Saddling Paddock Three Shillings Children under twelve ... Free,*, JOHN GRIGG, Acting Chairman, Tinwald, December 2, 1892. 12 147



■ SPECIAL ENTRY. I SATUEBAY,I3EOEMBER 31. TptTRNITURE, Bedsteads and Bedding Jj and effects. Without reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, 2 194 Auctioneer. MR T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a Low Rental—Those com modious premises in East Street, at present occupied as a Kindergarten School. Possession can be given about December 26. 200 ACRES in grass, Mitcham Road.— Not having sold this by auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it. £115.—Price required for a quarter acre section, together with Cottage with verandah, Grey street. Easy terms, viz., £10 cash, balance by instalments; interest only 7 per cent per annum. £200.—Special sum to lend on good freehold security. TINWALD. FOR SALE Town Sections 413 and 414, Harland street. Price, £12 10s each. Exceptionally easy terms, viz., £1 for section deposit, balance by instal ments. T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent,



IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE. MR D. THOMAS (in conjunction with Miles & Co.) has received instructions from Mr VV. Moses, of Water ton, to HOLD A CLEARING SALE ' OF LIVE & DJUAD STOCK, |At his Farm ON FRIDAY. JANUARY 6,1893, Including HORSES. A Three-year-ole Draught All of which "* Horses are in O Four-year-old Draught coiwtanL Horses wark, and *> Seven-year-old Draught j can be ** Horses thoroughly Q Aged Draught Horses recommend »w . J cd. O HACKS, Sound and Staunch. IMPLEMENTS. 1 McCormick Reaper and Binder 1 Hornsby Reaper and Binder 1 Double-furrow Plough 1 Single-furrow Plough 1 Set Disc Harrows 1 Set Tine Harrows 1 Seventeen-Coulter Duncan Drill 2 Sets Trap Harness 4 Horse Blocks and Tackle ! SUNDRIES. 1 Cow in full profit 1 Ayrshire Bull 4 Pigs Quantity of Harness and' Sundries too numerous to mention, EXTRA *NTRY. 1 Black MARE, useful in harness, with foal at foot by Digby Grand. 1 jPILLY, 2yrs, unbroken, om, of same mare by same sire. D. THOMAS, (in conjunction with Milks & Co.) Stcck Salesman, Extra Entries can be made on appli cation to the auctioneer. Tho Sale will be held at Geddens 1 Swamp. 12 51 ,



M?: JOHN G. RESTELL- A COMPACT LITTLE FARM FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY MR JOHN G. RErtTFLL (in con junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited), have received instructions from Mr L. V. Bimlbk to sell by private treaty,— His farm of 65 ACRES, situated a few chains fiom the Alford Forest School. It is divided into eight paddocks, with good and well kept fences. The Buildings are very complete, and comprise large Pwellinghouse, Stable and Imple msnt 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 Ler 1000 Acres first-class tussock Feed. .



, _ a.—,  =sa | iINWALD jLiACING CIUB ___ i ANNUAL MEETING. To be held on the Tinwald Racecourse ON MONDAY, JANUARY 2, 1893. President—Donald McLean. Vice-Presi dents—6. A. M. Buckley, E. Gates, and i H. H. Wright Judge —M. Stitt. Stewards—John Clark. E. G. Crisp, R. M. Cuthbertson, E. Gates, J. M. Hamp ton, B. Hants, Geo. James, M. Redmayne, M. Scott, C. M. Strachey, and H. H. Wright. Starter—T.Leahy. Treasurer —Thomas Stone. Handicapper— John Cress well. Clerk of the Couksk—A. Hewson Clerk of the Scales—A. J. Kelly. PROGRAMME ' (Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club and the New Zealand Trotting Association.) First Race to start at 12.30 p.m. 1 —Hurdle Race Handicap, of 20 so vs; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Over six flights of hurdles about 3ft Gin high. Nomina tion, 10s; acceptance, iOs 2—Maiden Plate, of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Weight-for-age. One mile. Entry, 15s 3—Tinwald Cup Handicap, of 55 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy 4—Tinwald Handicap Time Trot, of 30 soys ; second horse to receive 5 boys from the stake. Three miles. Nomina tion, 10s; acceptance, 10s s_Welter Handicap, of 30 soys; second horae to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Cup to carry 71b penalty. One mile. Nomination, 10a; accept ance, 10s 6—Novel Race, of 25 soys. Winner to be come the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. The amount realised above 15 soys to be divided be tween the Club and the second horse. Weight, Sst. Any overweight to be declared. Five furlongs. Entrance, 10s 7 Flying Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Tinwald Cup or Welter Handicap to carry 71bs penalty, of both races to carry lOlbs penalty. Six fur longs. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s 8 Hurry Scurry, of 10 soys. For horses that have never won public money, Catch weights, Half a mile. Entrance 10s, immediately after Flying Handicap > is run RULES AND REGULATIONS. The meeting will be held under the Rules of Racing; the Trotting race under the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Associa tion No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and ob jections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final The races are open to any horse commonly resident in the disbrict from October 1,1892, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district for the same period The district above mentioned is boundtd on the north by the Selwyn river, and on the south by the Waitaki river Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme, for the expenses of the course All nomination, acceptance and entrance fees to go to the funds of the Club NOMINATIONS. Nominations for all Handicaps, accom panied by fee, name, pedigree, age, descrip ' tiou and performances of horse, and colors of Eidsr, must be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary, at Stone's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on SATUR DAY , December 10, 1892. HANDICAPS. Handicaps will be published on or about DECEMBER 26. ACCEPTANCES AND ENTRIES. Acceptances for the Handicaps and Entries for the Maiden Plate and Novel Race, must be in the hands of the Secretary at Stone's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on THURSDAY, December 29, 1892 " ' " G. BISSET, JJIS-1 Hou. Sfic. d"jr^es¥m"akT¥g^ misses morrison and HOL.LQWA¥ 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 D^ugx in the I present; pr^m^sgs in street. They j trust to jrive 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,, 1&93. ' Tancred street, December 23, 1892. mm



GOVERNMF-nt NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Train Arrangements for Timaru Cale donian Sports, January 2. ON the 2nd January there will be a morning train, Ashburton to Timaru, anc? an evening teturn train, at the following times :— Ashburtou, dep, 7.10 a.m., Tinwald 7.18, Winslow 7.29, Hinds 7.47, Rangi tata 8.23, Timaru arr. 9.50. Timaru, dep. 5.25 p.m., Rangitata 7,8, Hinds 7.46, Winslow 8.4, Tinwald 8.17, Ashburton arr. 8.25. Both will stop at all stations if required. TINWALD RACES, JANUARY 2. There will be a train from Timaru to Ashburton at 11.55 a.m., as on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays ; and a return train will leave Ashburton afc 5.35 p.m., running 1 hnur 50 minutes later than the times of the afternoon train to Timaru on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays up to Rangitata, and 1 hour 45 minutes later beyond. The train from Ashburton to Spring burn will leave at 5.45 p.m., and run 1 hour 20 minutes later than usual.



LYTTELTON REGATTA, JAN. 2. The evening train from Christchurch to Aflhburton will leave at 5.15 p.m. and run 35 minutes later than timetable times up to Rakaia, leaving Chertsey at 7.47 p.m., and arriving at Ashburton at 8.25 p.m. The train from Rakaia to Methven will leave at 7.35 p.m. and run 35 minutes later than timetable times. No Goods traffic on January 2. 12J196



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS, TIMETABLE ALTERATIONS. FROM January 2, 1893, the evening train from Christchurch to Ash burton will start at 4.40 p.m. and be due from Rakaia at 6.54, Cher'sey 7.19, Ashburton arrive 7.55. The eveniug train from Rakaia to Methveii will run half an hour later than at present. 12X172 BY ORDER. ~~ T3OT FLY. fIIHE WELL ~N TOWN PAGE'S J- HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy ior the Bot Fly. One abplicalion a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate f the skin. __ _ THE HORSE'S FRIEND. PAGE'S No, 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sprains, bruises, or swellings of any kind in horses. PAGERS No. 2 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sores on backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wounds. ■ Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS. For Cherfcsey, Mr T. McDowell, Store keeper. For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Mr Clark, Saddler. For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddle^, Sole Maker and Proprietor : F. W. PAGE, CHJSRTSEv, CANTERBURY,



CHRISTMAS, 1892. ■ fT7 E HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SPECIAL LOT New Suitings & Trouserings IN THE LITEST STYLES GENTLEMEN REQUIRING NEW SUITS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, SHOULD LEAVE THEIR ORDERS WITH US AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. CBAIGHBAD& BERRYIAN, Tailors and Outfitters. ASH BURTON & RAKAIA.



'"fob salb, Q MASSEY REAPERS & BINDERS, *■* Stationary Axle, at Specially Re duced Prices. Apply, 12*35 FRTEDLANDFR BROS



F. CLAISIi, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET. ASHBURTON, Site of the Old Shop, "SHTAS just opened a Choice Assort jLJL ment of" Cigarettes, W.D. and HO. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Pair. Old .fudge nd Uameo. G.8..D., V.V , and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Diva's Cigars Five Cigars and Case, Is* ASH BURTON MACHINE WOEKS j AND BEASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET m Next the Post Office. "v 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 K. miworili, PROPRIETOR



' 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 MILTSS AND CO., Ashburton and Rakaia WHY NOT CUT A UAShIn THE HOLIDAYS ? TT[THEN you can get a good fit, good VV workmanship and good material at the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you know Lublowi's capable to thoroughly rig you out at a low CL>st for cash. New and splendid lots of fancy Trouserings, Coating, and Tweeds of great assortments to choose from. I J3^* Note the old address— TA.NCRED STREET, Near Arcade, ASHBURTON The IMPERIAL 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 Mr Robert McCaxlum Sub-Agent for Ashburton and District. SOL ANDERS & CO., 12 16 Chief Agtnts for Canterbury.



u.s.s. 00. ; Ljfj «J.s.s.oc. Iff UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. TEAMERS SAIL prom LYTTEL- —-rosr-Ao Tjwoastt: .-■ For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, sud Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. Excursion Season commenced on November 1. Remised fares over all he ompany's lines. For particulars apply to MILES & GO. Agents for 4.shburb



THE NICEST CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS ARE POT PLANTS. "C 1 \CH day as the receiver attends to J-^ the Flowers they will think kindly of the giver. With- the same ...Plants honour and prizes may be won at i,he forthcoming sho^, I have a large an i varied stock of Foliage and Flowering Plants ac Christchurch Prices. Also -Oats, whole and crushed, Chaff, Chick Wheat, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Pota toes, etc., at lowest rates. ;«T. T H. O M A. S, HAVELOCK STREET. J. SEAL! & CO., SEEDSMEN. TUKNIP SEASON, 1892. ""^TOW Arrived, our Season's Stock OP PUKE TUBNIP SEEDS, SpeciaJ'y Imported from the Celebrated Seed Firm of J. CARTER & CO., LONDON. Farmers are specially requested to note the above. Samples and quotations on application to J. SEALY & CO, EAST STREET I "CHKIS rMAS~HOLII)AYSr €. n. BROOKE, 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 Kola-nut Champagne— A new invigorat ing tonic, with a nice nutty flavour. Orders for any of the above may be left at " The Dispensary " with Mr Prichard, or at the Factory, Cameron street. C. M. Brooke will be glad if intending customers will kindly send in their orders early to avoid a rush.



I BEG to announce to my Customers and friends, I have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING m WILLIAM AND TANCRED STREETS. Now the hot weather is Bet 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 iss most appalling forms lurks in impure water or beverages made from or choked in it. THE ACME FILTER supplies the long' wanted Filter for the Plains water races ' 1 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. ■■. Rule, 2J165 ASHBURTON.



Stephens Bros., Market House. JAM- JAM JUST ARRIVED, special Consign ment of English and Mauritius SUGARS- Crushed Loaf, etc. Also, One Ton of. the Finest Patras and Vontiza* CURRANTS, Valencia RAISINS, Sultana Raisins, English Peels and English Crystalised Fruits— all new and specially selected, A few n,ise parcels FA.NCY CRQC^ERY and CHINA WARE, etc., suitable for Christmas presents. Very Lowest Legitimate Market Prices] Come and INSPECT OUR STOCK EARLY AND OFTEN. STEPHENS BROS.



THE ASHBURTON DISPENSARY '"PHE Business hitherto carried on by •*• Mr C. M, Brooke will be conducted n future by Mr li. E. Priebarcl. The present stock will be largely augmented, and any article not held will be immediately procured an,d kept in stock afterwards. A cQraeob copy of all Prescriptions will be made, and it will only be necessary for a c.ustomar 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 well appointed e^ablishreQni m every



i WILL! AM HPARUOW, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and J{errymanJ t Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prices that have never btfa heard of in AshburtonJ Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings* iJOTB THE ADDRESS : §*fj* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co/s ana H. C. Segers. RAST STREET. ASJIBURTON 82C



" The Corner " to be Rebuilt. Last Few Weeks in tlie Old Premleei. A LOT OF GOODS will be CLEARED at almost any Reasonable Price to avoid damage by removal, A Lot of DRESS GOODS, double widths, at half price. Unbleached Danish CLOTHS, all shies, at half price. Ladies "Invigorator" CORSETS, all sizes, 3s lid, usually 7s 6j. PRurw, niiLav^Ri, OF THE CHOICEST AND PRETTIEST DESIGNS. HOISERY and all the various Articles of DRAPERY, GENTS' MKRCERY and CLOTHING to be CLEARED OUT at GREAT REDUCTIONS THIS AND FOLLOWING f)AJS. W. H. COLLIER,



FURTHER REDUCTIONS FOR FOR CHKISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. TjIRENCH All Wool Delaines, choice patterns, Is per yard ; were ls^6d Fancy Dress Tweeis, 24 inches wide, at *5d per yard Floral Flannelletfce, suitable for Dressing Gowns, Is ; were Is 6d per yard Shot Silk Sunshades at 3s 6d, 4s 9d, 53 6r) ; former price 7s, 9i 6d, 12s 6d Ladies' Umbrellas, all reduced, from Is 6d upwards 15 Dozen Ladies' Fancy Aprons Is, worth 3a 6d Colored Silk Ribbons, 4d and 6d ; were lOd and la Cream and White Guipnre Lace, very fashionable—reduced to 6d per yard Special Bargains IN MEN'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING, 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 McCO^MICK LATEST IMPROVED STEEL BINDERS. 1000 Bales Binding Twine 25 Drums Colza Oil 70 Cas>e.« Binding Wire 3 Cases Hay Forks 50 Cases Valvoline Oil 500 Dozen Knife Sections 40 Cases Lubrolene Oil 1000 Machine Chains 25 Drums Olive Oil 5 Cv>ks Bolts, Rivets, and WMhflN 50 Cases Castor Oil LANDING EX TEKOA AND DORIC— 2 Cases Plated Teapots, fJruets, Half Ton Red Lead Frames, Jam Spoons, Butter Halt Ton Assorted Paints Dishes 5 Bales Wall Paper 2 Cases Table and Pocket Cutlery 1 Cask Files and Rasps 2 Cases Leather Belting 2 Cases Copper Rivets 2 Cases Locks and Hinges 1 Cask Preserving Pans 50 Drums Boiled Oil 2 Casks Holloware 2 Tons White Lead 5 Cases Handles. GROCERIES and' PROVISIONS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FIEST-OLASS Q-OOIDS AT WHOLESALE PRICES. I JOHN ORR*& CO.