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PARLIAMENTARY BUSINESS. Tho " -New Zealand Times" says it is understood that Mr Edwards is preparing a petition to Parliament for redress. Also, that a private member intendsjomove for the repeal otthe Newspaper Copyright Act soon a£i«.' the House meets. NATIVE AFFAIRS. A Bill is being prepared by the Govern ment authorising the purchase of largo blocks of land from native owners, pay ment to be made by means of debentures bearing interest. It will also be provided that a certain portion be set aside for the maintenance of the Maoris who part with their territory. Other measures deal ing with native affairs are m course Of reparation.

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(I'EK PRESS ASSOCIATION) Auckland, Slay 26. Another book case was before Mr GiUs, the Resident Magistrate, to-day, three Well known citizens being sued by a publisher m Sydney for £'■ 9, cash alleged to be due upon a written undertaking.to subscribe for an illustrated publication known as "The Gontemporary Gallery of Art." Judgment was reserved. A press association, comprising thirty members, is being formed to take up part of the Ohura block on the Stratford rail way route, under the special conditions adopted last session.

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(Received May 27, 12.30 a.m.) OBITUARY. London, May 26. Thfe death is announced of Sir Charies Butt, President of the Probate, Divorce, and Admiralty Court. THE GENERAL ELECTION. The provincial Tories are pressing Ministers to pass the Irish Local Government Bill. The Cabinet is undecided on the matter, a section of members preferring to appeal to the country under the eclat 61 Tuesday's division on the Bill.

THE MADRA WRECK.

:''::Vi; ■"";"Oi*AWA,'May26.' i All on board the Government steamer Madra, which was lost off ■Vancouver Island, were saved.

WILLIAM ASTOR'S ESTATE.

New Yokk, May 26fX William Astor left fifteen millions sterling to his family, and bequeathed several thousands to charities.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received May 27, 11.20 a.m.) STEAMER ASHORE. Sydney, May 27. The steamer Oakland [is ashore at the entrance to Richmond river, and as she is lying m a dangerous position it is feared she will become a total wreck.

THE COAL TRADE.

There is depression m the northern coal trade, and the Young Wailsend, Great Northern, Monkwearmouth, and Maitland oolleries have ceased work, causing great distress among the miners.

MR DIBBS' MISSION.

The Premier of Tasmania has com municated -with the Government ex pressing the willingness of his Govern ment to join m Mr Bibbs' mission to England with reference to the invest ment of English trust funds m Aus tralian securities.

VICTORIAN PARLIAMENT.

Melbourne, May 27.. Mr J. G. Duffy has rejoined the cabinet, but without portfolio. Mr F. 0. Mason has been appointed Chairman of Committee m the Legis lative Assembly. The debate on the motion praying for the suspension of the Railway Commissioners is not yet concluded.

THE ABHBURTON GUTAKDIAN : FRIDAY, MAY 27, 1803.



Public Notices. , —* •> QAAA 1000, £800, £500, £386, ( O»•" 5 V?« ■■" r £90$ and other Sams • riii. Money'!" L'm' on Freehold Security v Lowu-i Cuip-nt Hi'tfi of Interest. GOULD, DEaUMONT, akdCO., 193 Herefordfgt TEAIUKA V. ASH BURTON. 2O'Tbtio temuka " Silver Dust" Boiler Flour fcEST QUALITY. In 2001 b Sacks, 1001 b, 501 b, and 2511 Bags. At Enormous ftedbction*. The Cash Store. Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms] PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, HAVING BOUGHT the Shop Fittings and the Goodwill of Business from Mr J. Quinn, East Street. I am now Showing an Ent£el|' ■•■■-■■': ■■■ •' ■J? I . New Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery, at Lowest Poeaible Prices, Watches Cleaned and Guaranteed twelve months, 4s 6d. G. Jesson. : (Late J. Quinn), '--•"• Practical Watchmaker and Jeweller, East Street, Ashbiirtoh" ■j • Nexfc Mr Anderson,, saddler) ' NEWJOODS. "Wv W,- SPBNCEB & (30. HAVE just received a Urge and well-aw^rted Stock of NEW GOODS Direct.from the English Manufacturers. DKAPEKYf "CLOTHING, AND . . .. , boots: Come and «cc out New fires* Goods at 6.Yd. Remarkable valuein new Drew Gopds, at 7^d . Having a special agreement with a Colonial Mill for uiantifacjturiDg ; oiir; Flannels and Blankets, weVare* prepared to' supply onr CnHtomers a& niott ; unusually l«fw prices. The very beit qualify. ' - Calicoes,fwhite and gfiay^eheamf'than ever. Double width White Twill olieeting, IOJd Grey Silesias, 3^d. Corsets and Underclothing, a very large stock to select from. The very bes - makes and shapes, cheaper than any other house m Ash burton. Boys' Tweed Suits from 4s lid! Men's Tweed Suits from 19s 6d. 150 Fairs-Men's Mosgiel Tweed TrouEera, usual price 13s 6d, now 10s M. 100 Pairs Men's Colored Moles, usually 9s 6d for 6s lid. Hats, Caps, Ties, Drawers and Shirts at your own prices. BOOTS~BOOTS. Women's Kid Elastic Sides, 5s 6d. Women's Kid Lace Shoes, 4s lid. Women's Kid Lace Shoes 5s 64, wonderful ralue. Oar own make Men's Bluchers, 5s 6d, Our own make Men's Nailed Shooters, 9s lid The Largest Stock m Ashburton of Children's Patent Leather Strap Shoes and Boots at very low prices,; ~ /■■ \f-f Our Motto is First Class Wear at the VERY LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES W, W£ Spencer & Go. THE ARCADE. dSS REWARD fTIHE above reward will be paid oil con* ■A. viction of anyone found trespassing with dogs or guns on the Rivendale Estate; J. R. WILLIAMS, Manager* Atidrew Orr IS OPENING L ■DEAUTIFCL SELECTION OP a ' ' . ""•— TiyrANrLES, Jackets and Capes, very iVI choice, k/f ILLJNERY..,EngIuh .and t Pari«an Mr Models, Flowers, Featheri,||to. T ADIES Waterproof Cloaks, Mantlwand \-j Dorothy Capes. T' Dressing Gowns, Carsets, Urn- J~* brellas, Gloves. T7UR Bo«8/Fichu8 addMuft: QKALKTl Eand Ma^ntoshXJloaks O , ■.-■;;_ . , # fT.r- "•!..:■. /- PAIRS Cashmere GloA^es at Is 3d, DOO formerly 2s 6d per pair. •• ' i 'tm • '• •' • ■-* ■—■ > ■ ■ ■ /*•«'- 4 and 6dasp Florentia Kid A> '■ 35.;' Gloveß at 4s l)d T ADIES* French, English and Colonial L* Boots and Shoes :jh E^Ts',Sujfs to order from £3] BRUvSSELLS, Tapestry, and Kidder Carpets. ANDREW ORR.



.  . ' - Business .Notice SPECIAL EXTRAORDINARY NOTICE. REMOVING TO TANCELED STREET. "'""" J. BISHOP, BEGS to inform his numerous Mends and customers that having taken more suitable premises m Tancred Street he will open on SATURDAY, the 28th, with a Large Sfcyck" of the wide-famed " ZEALVNDIA " BOOTS and SHOES, together with a Large Stock of ENGLISH BOOTS and SHOES selected from the Best Manufacturers. . ■ ' ' ' The Best Boots m Ashburton for the least money. Quality and Cheapness combined. We buy for Ready Casfy saving our Customers the large Discount charged to those who buy on credit, A great deal of money is wasted by not knowing and neglecting to find where to buy Boots at least cost. This you can easily save by dealing with the Best Value Boot Man m Ashburton, at the Zealandia Boot Stdre, m TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. J. llrockeHmnk, Manager. Seeds for Autumn Sowing, N lARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES r UITB STONE; & GREYSTONE TURNIP, RAPK, CAPE BARLEY, RYEj OATS Ac —55-- ALSO FOR SALE— Cornsack* and Seaming 1 Twine, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARMj. AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES :| AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE 00} GRAIN CBOPS"INSURED, .. , Against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rate*l] George Jameson *«liburton and Rakala, F, BIiACK, PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCK MAKER* EAST STREET, ASHBURTON UNDER THE MANAGEMENT OF MR ANDREW BLACK. Bronze MedaUist for Watchmaking, London, 1887. Certificate! from the City and Guilds of London Institute. Certificated from the British Horological Institute, London. First Award of Merit as a Workman frcm the People's Palace Exhibition, London MR ANDREW BLACK was a student at the British Horologieal Institute and passed through all the different Branches, making tiro watches onej* key winder and one keyless ; he is therefore thoroughly competent to repair properly any watches that may be entrusted to him. He has noticed, while m the eolbny, that watches are very often entirely spoiled throuch being entrusted for repair to men who lack the necessary training. ISO one but a practical man can understand how to repair a watch properly, and as there is no royal road to watchmaking, good teaching and years of practice are necessary before* man can (with truth) call himself a watchmaker. Anyone possessing » valuable watch cannot therefore be Jtoo careful to keep it out of the hands of un trained men. All work will now be done personally by MR BLACK. Stopping and | Troublesome Watches THOROUGHLY CURED. r : BE SURE OF THE ADDRESS -■ F..B|^|UCH, .^.■.r : ~.r:. \ WATCHMAKER, ORR'S BUILDINGS Next door to Mr John Orrfe Premises. ih am* H. M. JOWES. BOOKS, STATIONERY, TOYS, FANCY GOODS, FANCY CHIHA, GLASS, 'and PLATED GOODS. Plain, Commercial, and Fancy Stationery, Boxed Note and K»velj,pes. Ledgers, Cash Books, Journals, Memorandum and Pocket Books, all sizes^ "Account Books, ruled, printed and bound to any pattern required. Books procured from any publisher as soon as passible. Papers and Magazines supplied. Pianos and Organs sold on monthly payments from £1 upwards. {Schools supplied with all requisites at prices equal to procuring from Christchurch, Rubber Stamps, any size and design, made to order for use on paper and linen. AGENT for Milnor and Thompson, Christchurch. , AGENT for Economic Fire Insurance Company, of 1 / - i i-, • WEHAVE JUST-L4NDBD exs.s. "OoaanV' (jreUtl6lllGH I " Doric," and s.s " Pkeha," direct from the J . Manufacturers a Splendid Lot of UTew I¥l nter »ood», Comprising all the NEWEST DESIGNS m BIST QUALITY, i STRIPED WORSTED TROUSERINGS, FA^OY WINTER VBSTINGS, ETC. WE have also just opened a Choice Stock of the Best Colonial (^odsincludnig ASHBURTok ROSLYN, MOSGIEL, KAIAPOI, and WELLINGTON TWEEDS IN NEW PATTERNS. A complete. Stock of New Winter Hats, Caps, Shirts, Ties, Rugs, Blankets, Port: manteaux, and Travelling Trunks, Overcoats, Waterproof Coats, Umbrellas and Leggings. . BOYS' and YOUTHS' NEW WINTER SUITS m all sizes. MEN'S AND BOYS' BOOTS* and SHOES of EVERY DESCRIPTION Best Enclish Hand-Sewn Goods (imported direct from the makers) and Reliable N.Z. Makes. . - ;; ggf EVERY PAIR GUARANTEED to give GOOD WEAK SPARROW FBERRimU TAILORS and OUTFITTERS, BAST STREET ASHBURTON,



>-/l-'**' / IMPORTANT TO" LADIES. aLTi WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWESD3, AT SPECIAL PRICES. TO-DAY AND FOLLOWING DAYS UAVING PURCHASED UPWARDS OF THREE THOUSAND (3000) YARDS Ot ALL WOOL COLONIAL DRESS TWEEDS ON VERY ADVANTAGEOUS TERMS we snail O^PER SAME to the Public, TO-DAY am FOLLOWING DAYS, at SPECIAL PRICES, a* below. Lot I.—All Wool Colonial Drtfss.Tweeds, twenty-eight inches wide, usual price 30s, special price 18s* &A for dress of twelve yards. Lot 2—All Wool Colonial Dress Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, \n Flam Colours, usual price 38s 3d. special price S3 OS. for dress of seven yards. Lot3—All Wool ColoriM-J)i<?S3 Tweeds, forty-four inches wide, ma Ureat Variety of Choice arid Exclusive Designs, usual price 33s m, special price 33» Od for dress of seven yards. READY-MADE CT^OTHLJSG SECTION. 97 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits, usual price 49a 61, special price 3fi»»O*leach. , . _, 73 Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Overcoat-?, without capes, usua/ price 36s 6d and 49s 6d, special prices !3Ss and 355» Gd each. .■..■ 47; Youth's Long Trouser Suits, usual prices 20s to 29s 6d, special prices, " OS lid and OS 11 <I each. . 112 Pairs of Men's all-wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price Ils6d, special price T^t* lid per pair. ,„„, 137 Pairs of Men's heavy all wool Colonial Tweed Trousers, usual price 19s 6d special price IJ3« 6d per pair. BLANKETS AND JFLANNJSJL.S In all the leading English And Colonial Makes we are now selling ab Special Prices, which, on comparison, will be found to be from 20 to 25 per cent under the prices usually charged for similar makes and qualities. SHOPPINGBYPOBT, By means of he Parcels Post you can do your shopping by letter, and though living iii the most distant country district, you can have all the advantages of purchasing at'ourlEatablishment brought to your very door. LETTER OKDEB DEPARTMENT The^Letter Order Department is now under careful management, and with confidence we can guarantee the same price* and attention to orders when sent by letter as when a personal visit is made. The Newest Fashions, the most Reliable Goods and popular^ Cheap Prices, are thus brought within the reach of all. PLEASE^NOTE-Gooda sent m execution of Poat Orders, if not approved, can be returned. W. STRANGE AND CO.. rJHRISTCHTJROH. Scott's Unrivalled Cooking* Ranges. GREAT REDUCTION IN PRICES. LARGE SHIPMENT OF LAMPS, WORTH INSPECTION, IN ENDLESS VARIETY AT VERY LOW PRICES ■ o » ■■■■■ ■ ■"'- "' : John Orr and Co., EAST STREET. i ~^~SALEK'S ~~ -V ■ ; .; ' O P;E N ING ; >A N N OUNCE ME NTj . HAVING completed the fitting up of my new Shop m East Street (next to Mr CM. Beooke, chemist) m a style second to none m the district, I beg to invite inspection of my magnificent stock, and to announce that I have commenced Business as WATCHMAKER, JEWELLS, and OCULIST S OPTICIAN AGENT FOR Lazarus' Fatent System of Sight Testing and Spectacles. Electro-Plated Ware and Jewellery. Fcr Wedding or Birthday Presents and Presentations, I have a choice of Highs-classGooda, elegant and unique m design which will compare favorably with any stock m Canterbury. i WATCHES.—-My Special Line of Rotheram's English Levers m Ladies, and Gents', Gold and Silver keyless; key winding, open face, Hunting and Demi-Hunters expressly made to my order (as engraved on plate) are not to be excelled by any Watch m the World for satisfactory wear and time-keeping; also Watches by other The WATCHMAKING and JEWELLERY REPAIRING DEPARTMENT is now complete m its arrangements, and having obtained extra assistance, customer may rely upon getting their jobs done promptly and satisfactorily. Note the New Address : s. salee:, W AjT CHMA XE R, and 3 EWEL LER, Next Mr C. M. Brooke, Ghemist. G". l^awcit Dodds, tailoring for the times. SURGEON DENTIST. R. E. DOIVIrE, "THE TIMES" TAILGE, BEGS to thank the Public of Ash „ „„„„ , burton and District for their liberal Street. Hours from 10 to 5. «uPPort during the last twelve months. Having met with so much success, he .... /\ -V n i•• •«+ i wishes to state that he is enabled to offer Nitrous Oxide Gas administered. greater advantages than any Tailor m the Private Residence—Cameron Street r.e.D. having served six years hi one East, opposite Ashburton Brewery of the best Ghristchurch firms is himself a PRACTICAL TAILOR. "^ASHBURTON~IIIGH SCHOOL. R.E.D. not being mixed up with so , . many branches of trade, is consequently Ovn TCTfM i«oo m a position to give his whole attention ad i™, i»t«. toITAILORING. T^TTPILS will rp assemble on MONDAY PRICES for the TIMES. FIT and P next' The 30th fn^^? at 9 30a.m STYLE for the TIMES. QUALllYand X next, the rf<Ju^&b\JcHXk^S WORKMANSHIP for the TIMES. Ashbuvton, May V 1892. x \ ' Hundred^P^tte^to^^rom. Opposite Mb Bui*oo«'« Office, 6t^B 1 ' v



MR D. THOMAS. '___ DAVID THOMAS. UNDER BILL OF SALE. BULLOCK'S ARCADE, SATURDAY, MAY 28, 1892. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from the Holder of the Bill of Sale to Sell as above, i ABSOLUTELY WITHOUT RESERVE,—. Q Really Good Draught HORSES, 4 to 8 years old. ' 6 Unbroken COLTS and FILLIES, 1 to 4 years old. 2 Farm Drays, Double and Three-furrow Ploughs, 15 sets Harness, Draught Plough and Leading Harness, Cambridge Roller, Spring Cart and Dog Cart, Sets'of 4 and 5 Leaf Harrows, 8 Horse Covers, Mc- Cormick Wire and String Binders, Water Tanks, and Sundries too numerous to mention. Also, at the same place, Punctually at ONE O'CLOCK, R.S. 27353 and 27354, situated close to the DROMORE RAILWAY STATION, Containing : 125 Acres 1 Rood ' 24 Perches The Land is* as good as any near it, is ring fenced, and is now m stubble. Inspection Invited. A grand paddock for a sheep dealer. Sale at 1 o'clock sharp. D. THOMAS, 5*165 Stock Salesman. " DAVID THbMAS. I WILL HOLD MY USUAL WEEKLY HORSE SALE ON SATUKDAY, MAY 28, 1892, At the Arcade. PRESENT ENTRIES. 36 H O R « E .S. 86 GENERAL ENTRIES INCLUDE,— Draught HORSES of all descriptions. HACKS and Light Harness HORSES. Unbroken COLTS and FILLTES. Also, on the same day, account of] MrMcElrea,— J)A TONS BLUE DERWENT Of* &\J POTATOES. Order of Sale : . Sundries and Small Goods at 12 o'clock, Advertised Stock at 1 o'clock. dTthomas, 55173 Stock Salesman. ashlbijrtoF^aleyardis. TUESDAY, MAY 31, 1892. I SHALL have for Sale at the above fixture, the following Lines of GOOD SHEEP, viz.— rrr\C\ Two-toath CROSSBREDS; rV/L/ a grand line OOPC Crossbred EWES, m lamb &tJ to first class English Leicester Rams KOA Merino EWES, m lamb to tJ^J \J English Leicesttrs A.C\O Crosßbred HOGGETS' PtAn CROSSBRED two-tooths j O\J \J a grand line of turnipera 1 nnO Merino Wethers. I Also, — FAT and STORE SHfiEP, CATTLE, and.PIGS. On account of a Client,— 3 GOOD SHEEP DOGS D. THOMAS, 5U74 Ashbuvtcn. u.s.B co, , jp^^ TJ-s s., co if " U""~NiON~ STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. : Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin —Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday, GEO JAMESON Agent for ishbutton For Prlyate Sale. A 600 ACRE FARM AT NEWLANDS. WE are instructed by the present owner, Mr Martin Griffin, to offer for private treaty his FARM situated at Newlands, about one and a half miles from Dromore Railway Station. The Land has been well farmed, and ia m good heart ; a large proportion is ready for Cropping. Fences are m good order, and Water Races through every Paddock. The Buildings and outhouses are sub stantial. For full particulars apply to FRIEDLAFDER BROS. 9 Ashburton, or MARTIN GRIFJFIN, 0 on the Farm, DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. "VTOTICE is hereby given that the _LN Partnership hitherto subsisting between Hcjgh C. Craiohead and Edwin G. Craighead, Tailors, trading as H.anc 1 E CitAiGipAn, has thisday been dissolved by mutual consent—Mr E. G. Craighead having disposed of his interest m the , business to his brother, Mr W. Bruce 1 Craigheap, Ashburton, May 2, 1892. In reference to the above, Mr H. C Ckaighead has much pleasure m intimat ing that, having admitted Mr W. Bruce Craighead into partnership with him tho business will m future be carried on undej; the style or 'firm or H. and W. Craigheao, Merchant Tailors. All lia bilities incurred by the late firm will be " discharged by Messrs H. and W. Craighead, who will also receive all moneys due to the late firm. ""BodisT ~Sootii BOOTS. WANTED KNOWN.-I am now m a position to supply BOOTS and SHOES of every description at the Lowest Price ever heard of m Ashburton. The above have been made to my own epecial order m the best factory m Canterbury, therefore Customers may rely upon getting a genuine article for very little money. Note the address— O'CONNOR'S LITTLE SHOP, Mr Bullock's Arcade, N.B.—Ordered work of every kind, Hand Sewn, Pegged, pr Riveted,* wade on ft 9 Premises; also Be|iairs,



j MR T. BULLOCK, OAA ACRES ofc 25s per acre, R.S.s tJ\J\J 33182,33186 and 28782 fronting the Mount Sonars Railway, Westerfield District, a bargain. Longbeach farmers owning heavy land shouldsecure a block like this to work with theirs. TO LET.—4O Acres, together with Cottage, near the County Saleyards. TO LEI 1, Dwelling House of five rooms, centrally situated m Tancred Street. TO LET.—;Rooms m the Arcade; gas laid on. Very suitable for meetings. £2000 to lend on good farm land at current rates. . ;: f RAKAIA TOWN SECTIONS.—I am prepared to receive otters for the follow ing, viz., 26, 86,121, 124, 208, 291, 292, 295, 297, 298, 462, 468. CHERTSEY TOWNSHIP. — I have the following Sections for sals : —85, 87, 89, 91, 93, 95, 97, 107, 108, 109,110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 143, 145. Easy terms if required. T. BULLOCK. FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of William and John O'Grady,of Lauriston, are re* quested to attend the funeral of their late father, Michael O'Grady, which will leave bis daughter's residence (Mrs Jasl Dwyer's),~Wakanui, on SUNDAY NEXT, at nin« o'clock, for the Catholic Church. BAKER BROS., Undertakers*. (OIL! COAL! COIL! MOUNT SOMEBS. GOAL. FORS A L E BY ALL COAL MERCHANTS, on WHOLESALE |by HARRIS & KNIGHT. Ojfjmcb : WEST STREET. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. fTIBNDERSare re-invited for Plough- A ing, etc. :— No. 1 Contract—66 Acres, Valetta. No* 2 Contract—B7 acres, Rangitata. Specifications at Council Office, and Tenders, addressed to Chairman, to be sent m FRIDAY, June 3. WILLIAM BAXTER, SJI County Engineer. TO LFA 1 BY TENDER"" V SHBURTON RACECOURSE, for -£*• one crop of Oats.. For full particulars, apply to the Secretary, Edward Saunders, Ashburton. Tenders to be m on or before SATUR DAY, June 4. 5 AGENTS WANTED. WANTED, Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only a limited number ia required. NOVELTYIMPORTING CO Bo 976, G.F.0., Sydney, N.S.W rpHE Next Ouercsey Sale will ba held JL Oil MONDAY, JUNE 13, 19 2. t. -McDowell. Secretary' " AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY rpHE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST JL AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE, AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a Bonus ; Every Year The Method of AMuation adopted by this Society is of the Most Stringent Character, and ensures a Considerable Larger Reserve to Meet Liabilities than that held by any other office m the Ausy tralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS 1 NEARLY «10,Q00,000 milSs STERLING, All invested to yield nearly 6 per cen ASH BONUSES declared for the first FIVE Years, TWO MILLIONS, yielding B-eversionary Bonuses ex ceeding FOUR MILLIONS. CASH BONUS for ONE Year, 1890, £469,856, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £967,000. The Cash Bonus was equal to 42.1 per cent, on the premiums received during the year. INSURE YOUR LIFE m the A.. M. J? SOCIETY, And secure a BONUS ETKKY lEAII POLICIES ON NEW ZEALAND REGISTER, 16,000. ASSURING, £5,000,0QQ. Assets m New Zealand, £1,419,276 Expenses of Management LESS THAN 9| PER CENT ON THE TOTAL INCOME. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Owioe— Custom House Quay, Wellington, W, H. JJERRY, District Secretary .Christcliurchv H. ZANDER Local Bi'«Vn» Ashburtou SUITS TO MEASURE. rpHE i Largest Stock of JL TWEEDS ever shown m Ashburton to choose from, QUALITY AND FIT GUARANTEE. Come and see the prices. ASHBURTON CLOTHING MART. SAUNDERS BUILDINGS H. Alcorn. U . ,;; :



Building timber at following prices m any quantity :— per 100 superficial ft Red Pine Scantling at lls 6d Weather Boards at < 10s White Pine, linflooring (seasoned) Ids od White Pine, $m Matchhlining, do 10s DOORS & SASHES, CORRUGATED IRON and all necessaries for Building. FURNITURE, CROCKERY, FANCY GOODS, and Clegg's Perambulators, REDUCED PRICES PER CASH. James Baker, Opposite Harrison's Auction Rooms. 8 187 „ THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN, tt'roin and after the 30th November, 18$ he.terms of Subscription to this journal will be as follows, viz :— IF VAID IN ADVANCE. Par Quarter . 6s 6d, by post, 9s 6 ' Half-year... 12s fid, by post, 18s 6( „ Year r.. 34s Od, by past 37s 0d jf u'qokkd, yer Quarter ... 7s 6d, by post, 10s 9d „ Half-year... 15s o<l, by po&t, 2is 6d , Year ... 30s Od, by post, 43s Od Birth, Marriage, and Death Notices, if i or at the time of insertion, 2s 6d oaked, 4s each. Stomps may be seat at



Mr Joseph Batty has, under Dr Leaby » c»re, made a very satisfactory recovery from his severe accident last week, and was able to go to his home at Cairnbrae to-day. On Wednesday evening, between sevren and eight, during the temporary absenct of the proprietor, the shop of Mr W. J. Hampton, cabinet-maker, was burglariously entered, and several looking glasses and a set of shirt studs stolen. The thief is supposed to have been scared by the return of Mr Hampton. No clue to the thief has as yet been obtained. Th« world is ever moving on towards perfection, bufcseldom attains it. Constant improvement is being made m every branch of Industry, but m Baking Powders Perfection has been reached jn Warburfcon's Can t Be Beat. Ask for Ninian Hy&lop, and Cos Imperial new seasons Pure Ceylon and Indian Teas. Special prices —(Mkv