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Received December 13, 10.35 a.m.)

THE GERMAN ARMY BILL.

Berlin, December 12. The debate on the Army Bill ac centuates the opposition of the Poles, the Centre and the Conservatives. Count Yon Caprivi made a further appeal on the ground of urgency.

THE MAHDI.

Cairo, December 12. It is reported that the Mahdi is col lecting 40,000 troops to attack Egypt in the spring.

PENNY POSTAGE.

London, December 12. The "Chronicle" states that the Government will shortly adopt Im perial penny postage.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

The Nationalist papers in Ireland allege that the Chief Secretary intends to release the murderers of Inspector Martin in Donegal in 1889. Mr Tim Healey was stoned in the vicinity of Ennis, owing to his action over the Easit Clare election petition. The police are guarding him. The Cardiff Irish National League has expelled Sir E. J. Reid, the Liberal M.P., from membership.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Dvvsßts, December 13. The Supreme Court has adjourned owing to Mr Justice Williams being laid aside by influenza. Xh* Parapara Cas«. Wellington, December IS. In the Supreme Court the case, Buxton r Beetham, a nonsuit was entered.

Mr Hugo Friedlander returned to Ash burton by the expiess this afternoon, look quite hearty after his trip to the Old Country. Master {Friedlander has returned with his father. Mr Elston h&B negotiated for the appear ance of Will's Surprise Party at the Odd fellows' Hall on Thursday evening, when no doubt this popular company will receive the patronage their excellent entertainment merits. The Railway Commissioners show no Bum of treating Ashburton reasonably. Next Friday there are races at Rangiora for which • number of Ashburton horses are entered and their owners and others wish to go to see them run. An excursion train is set down to leavf Christchurch for Rangiora at 10 10 a.m. and Addington at 10.17 a.m.— the time for leaving Addington being thus just seven minutes before the morning tram from Ashburton arrives there; so that visitors from Ashburton to Rangiora must leave Ashburton the previous night, buch an arrangement bears on the face of its own condemnation. Recent rehearsals of ■"The Messiah" by the members of the Musical Society have been satisfactory both as to attendance and attention, and there is every prospect that at the performance of the oratorio to-morrow evening the Society will be heard at its best It has been decided to issue a limited number of gallery tickets at a shilling-a concession that will no doubt be taken full advantage of. The orchestra on the evening of the performance will have the aid of the Messrs Wcod (3) from Timaru, and this contingent should go far to ensure at least steadiness among the instrumentalists. Holders of front seat tickets will be admitted at 7 15 at the side door, and the front doors will" be opened at 7.36—the concert com mencing at the usual hour. . Referring to the death of the late Mr Alexander Brogden, recently reported by cable, the Wellington "Evening Post* mentions that he was the head of the firm of Brogden and Sons at the time when the Public Works policy was introduced by Sir Julius Vogel. The firm were railway con tractors and iron and Vjoal masters, with iSmenw works in Staffordshire and Wales. The founder of the firm (Mir Alexander Brogden's father) was originally, like Lord Rnasev.a navvy, but gradally became a eon- SaX^d acquired wealth. Mr Alexander Broaden, for many years prior to 1886, represented Wednesbury in the House of Commons in the Liberal interest The Broaden firm entered into two alternative contracts with the New Zealand Govern ment for the construction of railways and the introduction of immigr nti, and *£"»»■ ment accepted the lesser of the two. Under this the Public Works Policy was practically initiated. When disputes arose between the contractors and the Government Mr Alex ander Brogden, accompanied by his wife and dangle. Bcame to New Zeafcnd,and he niided here for Home considerable time, winding up the businew. The firm ulti mately feU into dfficulties at.Honse and became involved in litigation. Mrs A. Brogden possessed considerable property in herown fight, so that the business disasters of the firm fell more lightly on MrA. Brogden than would otherwise have been the case. Messrs Colemane and Sons' Eucalypti while in Great Britain during the influenza epedimic scarcely a house or office wa 6 with outit. Messrs Colemane and Sons' whole sale depot is in Chribtchurch. Sharland at! CoVare wholesale agents for the North Island -

THE ASfIBtTRTON GUARDIAN f DECEMBER I*, &**'_



\\J ANTED, a Smart Active Boy for V V blacksmith shop, to learn coach smithing. Apply Victorian Forge, West Street. 12 90 r]X)YS, TOYS, I'OVS—Steam Engines 1 2s 6d, F.ying Machines 3d, Zoe tropes, Puzzk-8, Trams, Toys for all.— H. M. Jones. /SHRISTMAB Graphics, London News, V J New Books, Serials, Annuals, and Prize Books, Christmas Cards and Booklets. —H. M. Jones. CVTANTED, one or two respectable »» boarders. Terms, Jss per week,, including washing. Apply Mail office. 12 95



FOR SALE. GOOD Second-Hand Cottage Piano, Walnut case. Apply H. M. CARSON, 1281 Tea Warehouse, Tancred Street



ASHBURTON ; MUSICAL SOCIETY FIBST GBAND CONCERT. "The Messiah.' 5 Soloists—Soprano—Mesdames Brooke,' Dee, Williams, and Miss Turner. Contralto—Mrs Flower and Miss Hardy. Tenor—Mr J. Kersel. Bass—Mesbra Booth and Williams. Conductor—Mr D. Booth. Leader—Mr R. Wood. Pianist —Mrs Claridge. Organist—Mr Llewellyn Owen. Tho Orchestra will be assisted by the Messrs Wood (3) from Timaru. ODDFELLOWS HALL, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 14,1892. Tickets, 3s 2s and Is. Doors open at 7.30. Commence at 8 p.m. Tickets may be obtained from any member of the Society, or of Messrs H. M. Jones, L. F. Andrewes, and H. G. Flower. All holders of Front Seat Tickets will be admitted at the side door at 7.15 p.m. 12 56 P. WILLIAMS, Hon. Sec.



In the Estate of Andrew Gunderson, late of Alford Forest, labourer de ceased, intestate. ' PERSONS indebted to this estate are requttstad to pay the amouncs of their several accounts to me, cr to any Postal Money Order Office. Persons having accounts against this estate are re quested to send them in to my Agent at Ghristchurch, on or before TUESDAY, the 14th day of February next, on the printed form which can be obtained for the purpose from any of the Agents of this office. N.B.—Any account not sent in by the day named may be rejected. J. K. WARBORTON, Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, Wellington, December 9, 1892. 12 96



AbHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, Wl TO be held on the Agricultural Show Grounds, Ashburton, under New Zealand Trotting Association Rules. President—Donald McLean, Esq. Vice- President—Daniel McKendry, Esq. Stewards—Messrs J. C. Duncan, A. J. Kelly, M. Eriedlander, H. Zander, L. Matson, and H. J. Tasker. Judge—Mr M. Stitt. Startek—Mr A. J. Kelly. I Clerk of the Scales—Mr L. Matson. Treasurer—Mr J. C. Duncan. ' PRO«RA»ME, 1.30 p.m.—Maiden Handicap Trot (in saddle) of 15 soys. Nomination, 7s 6d ; acceptance, 7s 6d. One mile and a-half. 2.15 p.m.— Lagmhor Handicap (in harness) of 20 soys; second horse 3 soys from the stake, Nomination, 10s ; acceptance 10s. Two miles. 3 p.m. -District Handicap Trot (in saddle) of 20 soys; second horse 3 soys from the stake. Nomination, 10s ; acceptance, 10s. Two miles. 3.45 p.m.—Ashburton Handicap (in saddle) of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 20s. Three miles. . . ■ • 4.30 p,m.—Handicap Selling Trot (in saddle) of 20 soys. The winner to be sold and all proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination, 15s; accept ance free. One mile and a-half. 5.15 p.m.—Electric Stakes Handicap (in saddle) of 20 soys ; second horse 3 soys from the stake. Nomination, 10s; ■ acceptance, 10s. One mile. REGULATIONS. : Nominations, accompanied with the necessary amount in cash, must be in the hands of the Secretary by 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 3, 1892, at the Central Hotel, Ashburton. Handicaps declared FRIDAY, December 9, 1892. Acceptances will close at the same hour and place on TUESDAY, Deceiriber 13, 1892 Five per cent will be deducted from all gross winnings for expenses. The District Race confined to horses the bona fide property of residents in the Ashburton County from October ], 1892, to the date of meeting, and trained within the M »at y d«rtagtl»^od. zATOßß| 11 99 Secretary.



BOBB'S FATEIf ABJUITABIE Combine Feeder. THESE Machines have given every satisfaction to all who have used them and ara without doubt the Best Feeders in the Market. Threshing Machine Proprietors will do well to forward orders early, so as to avoid disappointment for the forthcoming The Undersigned Testimonials from among a great many others will be sufficient to satisfy the most fastidious of March 28, 1892. Mr Johnßobb, Doyleston. Dear Sir,—Here within please receive a cheque for three Self Feeders. I con st atukte you on your invention. You deserve to make a fortune out of your patent. No iran could possibly do the work as well as your Self Feeders do it in all kinds of grain.—Yours truly, John Obigg. Temuka, Sep ember 6, 1892. Mr John Bobb, Dear Sir,—l write asking you to supply another of your Adjustable Belt Feeders as soon as possible, as the one I worked last season gaye every satisfac tion. Better than hand; feeding in any kind oF grain; easy on the machine, bandeuttjer, and belts. Infect, I consider it the only Perfect Feeder in the market. In conclusion, I give you permission to make use of this letter m any way you may thiok ftt.—J remain,, yours faithfully, * . ' . J, C, Wali^bb. i oAyTYos; I j.ft. has been informed that some unprincipled individuals have been in, fringing his patent rights during last season. He begs to inform all such, that they lay themselves operi to a very heavy penalty, which will be rigidly enforced. All communications forwarded o John Robb, c/o Mr Kelly, Central Hotel, Ashburton, will receive immediate



TO LET, /SOLJMAK'SKBW SHOPS, \^f East Street, Next Bank of Netf Zealand. Kent 30s each. Possession on Dec. 21. 12+ 93 APPl ALFBED HARRISON^ FOR SALE, /~IOLLIER'S IRON DRAPERY SHOP I J TO BB REMOVED ON JANUARY 4, To make room for brick buildings. APP GEORGE COLEMAN, 12 «94 Henry's Hotel^ "VTOTE THlS.—Primitive Methodist J\ Conference opens en January 12 and continues its sessions for a week^ ryqDFELLQ WS 1 Tj^ TiL" OHE NIGHT ONLY. THURSDAY, DBCBMBEJBW WILLS 1 SURPRISE P^H SURPRISE PARTY SURPRISE PART* SURPRISE PARTY THURSDAY, DECEMBER 15



CHRISTMAS, 1892. fTTE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SPECIAL LOT OF New Suitings & Trousersing IN THE LATEST STYLES. GENTLEMEN REQUIRING NEW SUITS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, SHOULD LEAVE THEIR ORDERS WITH US AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. CBAIGHEAD & BBEBYMAN, Tailors and Outfitters. ASHBURTON & RAKAIA.



Davis Bros., FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, HAVELOCK STREET, next Court House and opposite Baring Square. WE H AYE FOW ON VIEW a Large, and Select Assortment of F URN I TXJRE, specially made to suit the Ashburton climate. Intending buyers are invited to call and see our stock of Couches, Chairs, Tables, Sideboards, Cheffoniers, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers and HOUSF HOLD REQUISITE? of ALL KINDS. Furniture in Special Designs made to ORDER. WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. DON'T MISTAKE THE ADDRESS. 12*76 Preserve Your Eyosigflit, And have your Eyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System of N. LAZARUS, OCULIST OPTICIAN, ■ OF {London, Melbourne, and Calcuttta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, ft*. HALEH, 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. '■



The IMPEBIAL INSTJBANCE 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 Eub-A gent for Ashburton and District. SCLANDERS & CO,, 12 16 Chief Agents for Canterbury.



MSHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. THESE 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 akd SATI3- FACTION to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. Titos. K. Hllworilt, PROPRIETOR



CHRISTMAS, 1892. T\TEW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE U SEASON. New Fruits, New Teas, NewNuta, New Perserved Gingers. New Prunes. A WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF Glass, China, »nd Earthenware, Hollow ware, Brush ware and Light Ironmongery. FIRST SHOP IN TANCRED STREET. H. M. CARSON.



FLOUR, BRAJJ, SHARPS, CHICK WHEAT, OATS, INDIAN CORN BARLEY, SHF.AF AND STRAW CHAFF, POTATOES, GARDEN SEED, TSTC, of Besl Quality. All Produce .Low for easli HUNDREDS of beautiful pot plant,; to be seen in the windows, many suitable to train for next Show, at which I shall not compete. J\ X H. O M A H, HAVELOCK STREET.



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 MILES AND CO., shburton and Rakaia



WANTED KNOWN THAT J, NIGHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For the convenience of Customers. He has now got a well selected Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, Which be intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—" which is second to none in the district," always kept on hand, or made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker.



STUDY HEALTH. TjlOR SUMMER PORRIDGE, Kiln Jj Dried Whole Meal is recommended by the faculty for its Dietetic and Nutri tive properties. SOLD IN 5, 7, 14, and 251b BAGS. FOR CAMP, COTTAGK, FARM, AJSD STATION. JUMBO BRAND BAKING POWDER is invaluable. Bread, Scones, Cakes, etc. made with this Powder are Wliolesomo and Digestive, and will not hour, the Powder being absolutely pure and contains " Sold by all Merchants and Storekeepers WHOLESALE by MANUFACTURERS, Anderson & Co., TIMARU.



Stephens Bros., Market House Jill. JAM. TUST ARRIVED, special Consignment O of English and Mauritius SUGARS —Crushed Loaf, etc. Also, One Ton of the Finest Patras and Vontizza CUR RANTS, Valencia RAISINS, Sultana Raisins, English Peels and English Crys talised Fruits—-all new and specially se lected. A few nice parcels fancy CROCKERY and CHINA .WARE, SILVER WARE, etc., suitable for Christmas present*. Very Lowest Legitimate Market Prices, Comb and INSPECT OUR STOCK EARLY AND OFTEN. Stephens Bros.



A COMPACT LrraLBFARMJjfOB SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY MR JOHN G. RESTELL (in con- 1 iunction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited), have received instructions from Mr L. U. Bimler to sell by private treaty,-- } Hia farm of 65 ACRES, situated a few chains from the AKord 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 ni3ntShed, Cow Shed, &c The Orchard, which covers about three acres, may be classed as one of the best in the district. This property will he sold at a reason able price and on easy terms. AppVhn g. restell, Agent for the New Zealand Loan and Merca^ J^gencyJJo., Limited. A ] s - Or -To Let ICSO Acres first-class ussock Feed. . _



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 I about December 26. I £125.—The price requfred for a quarter -1 acre, with a 4-roomed square house thereon in Cox street. Cheap property. FOR SALE.—A numVer of improved Farms, varying from 100 acres up to 700. Full particulars on application. MOST VALUABLE SUBURBAN PROPERTY. Mil F, T. Mayo's Suburban Prbperty adjoining the Parsonage Grounds, Hamp stead, ten acres odd, with commodious dwelling, Urge orchard, &c. Not having disposed of this by auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it up to Monday next, 19th insu. Easy terms. T. BULLOCK, . Estate Agent.



Public NQUQ33 .• E^GEisiOß SHOEIngTfORGIE AND' . ■, COACH FACTORY, John Pagubt, JTiura., PROPRIETOR. SHOEING promptly ana efficiently performed. Coach Painting 3ts Repairs a specialty. ' Notft Ad^resß-a. B^BNETT STREET, opposite Orange Hall and next Mai^



WStWt cut a dash IN THE THE HOLIDAYS? WHEN you can get a good fit, good workmanship and^ood mafcenal at the Scientific Tailoring Company, where yon know L?W>W is capable to ?hrou«hly rig you out afc a low cost for cX &W and .plendid lot« of fancy Trouserings, Coatings, and ly.eeds of great assortments to choose from. JNote theoldaddreßTlNCßED STREET,



I ADVANCE, RAKAIA. IN response to the invitation of a number of our Rakaia friends, MR W. CRAIGHEAD will show a Large Assortment 01 TWEEDS, SUITINGS, &**., IN THE NEWEST STYLES, And if he-meets sufficient encouragement, we intend to open a shop at Rakaia forthwith. Our reputation for First Class Fit and Workmanship i* already well known throughout the district. 11!III,IInil A BEIH, Tailors and Outfitters, ASHBUBTON.



Great Cheap Sale —OF— SUMMER DBAPEBY, MILLINEBY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINTB, &c, £T O W_ ON. TFOonsequenceol the General Dep^ssion we are making VERY GREAT S. W. ALCORN & CO., EAST ST REE T.



H- M. JONES STOCK-TAKING CLEARING SALE, REDUCTIONS AJLL ROUND. TOYS AND FANCY GOODS GREATLY REDUCED. Books, Books, Books. fWUR excellent selection of book ß ~e7pe~clally suitable for School Prizes Co., C«saell «nd Co., Nesbit, Wsrne and Sons, and others, thus seoanng grew "&&? LI^KDITcOUNT'rOSOHObL COMMITTEES p»roh»dng pri« books, in order to keep the trade in the district. INSPECTION INVITED.



Canterbury Roller Flour Mills, ASHBURTON. REGISTERED BRANDS-"SUPREME" AND "UK^N." WV h ay « musfc nleaaiire in informing the public that we have «MMUred our re nr e Znts Pof SOUND MILLING W&E^T from Limestone Mot* and they canSTour "SUPUEME" being equal to any other brand m tha market. We thank youifor past favors, and solicit a continuance ALWAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. fßollitt & Co. FULLISIZED GORNiSAOKS ALWAYS IN STOGK.



GRASS SEED CLOTHS. JREAPER AND BINDER CANVASES. AND BATTENS FOR REPAIRS. TTIARMERS ! GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT THE STOOK^EFORL YOU PURCHASE ELSEWHERE ■ 9 % William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH. 12 70



F BLACK. WATCHMAKEB & JEWELLEK, TEMPORARY pR B M ISJBS-^Bt LL 00 KB ARCADK. rmv Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES WILSON (late of T RobertZmand Sons, Edinburgh, Watchmakers to the (,ueen), who by his accorded to Mr A. Black. Good Line of Marble Clocks, suitable for presentations. Good Second-hand Watches. ! Gold and Silver Jewellery. REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED. N.B.—All ACCOUNTS not paid forthwith, WILL BE SUED FOR without further notice] f/bTJck. . The Massey-Harris Open-Back BINDER. WRONGEST BEST MADeT^ LIGHTEST DRAUGHT BINDER,: Wkh Stark Bhnpie Knotter ; no parts to wear, and surest Tyer made. o,^ onnrt nt these Binders sold in Great Britain and Ireland last Harvest C -LTJnan werl sold by all other makers together in the last three year* in. that market. . PEEBLESS OIL - SPECIALLY IMPORTED, Th ß „„., tUWeM^hineOiU Bg| n^;: m . THICKENS D, THOMAS.



"The Comer 17 to be lidtmiifc Last Few Weeks In tlie Old Premises. 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 sizes, at half price. Lriies " Invigorator" CORSETS, all sizes, 3s lid, usually 7« bJ. PRINTS, MItLI*EKI, OF THE CHOICEST AND PRETTIEST DESIGNS. HOISERY and all the various Articles of DRAPERY, GENTS' MERCERY and CLOTHING to be CLEARED OUT at GREAT REDUCTIONS THIS AND FOLLOWING DAIS. W. H. COLLIEK, *



A [Stylish Washing Dress * WITH EMBROIDERY TO MATCH, FOB 7s 6d. EX S. S. ELDERSUE -JUST OPENED OHOICE CARPETS, RUGS TO MATCH, Linoleums and Ollclotus. MITCHELL and TURNER.



WILLIAM SPARROW, [(Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berrymwi), Tailor and Outfitter, 1 AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town A,d t, «.bl. m to d, .hi, I XZJttl&jfr "-*- »"—.»-■ Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings. SOTB THE ADDBE3S : O$F The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s ana H. C. Segers. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON^ 820



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