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HOME AND FOREIGN.

(PJBR PRESS ASSOCIATION.)

THE FRENCH IN AFRICA.

(Received November 15.10.40 a.m.}

Paris, November 14. Conflicting reports are being re ceived as to the failure of Count D'Aubigny's mission in Morocco. Colonel Dodds has been authorised to arrange peace with the Dahomeyans on condition that certain points along the coast are ceded to France, that France be allowed to appoint officials residents in Karia and A^omey, that trade routes be constructed, and the custom of human sacrifice abolished.

THE CHIN RISING.

Calcutta, November 14. The demolition cf Chin villages is proceeding, many of the rebels being killed.

CHOLERA.

London, November 14. Cholera has reappeared in the north of France, and is spreading in Hun gary, where thirty deaths were re corded on Saturday in a single village.

SAMOA. It is reported that the signatories to the Samoan treaty are negotiating I for its revision. The "Standard" Berlin correspondent is urging the disarming of the natives and the re moval of Mataafa. (Received November 15, 10.43 p.m.) MONETARY CONFERENCE.

France, Belgium, Italy, Holland and Greecr are arranging to take continued action at the monetary conference -which meets at Brussels.

TRAFALGAR SQUARE.

Speaking at a meeting of socialists and unemployed in Trafalgar Square Quelch, the socialise leader, advocated revolution, and said he hoped to see the unemployed armed and drilled in the Square Motions were passed calling on the Government and public bodies to provide work for the unem ployed.

IMMIGRATION TO AMERICA.

Washington, November 14. President Harrison has issued orders for all immigrant vessels to be quaran tined for twenty days, in order to test the right of the Government to restrict immigration. THE EVICTED TENANTS.

James O'Connor advises tenants, if they are not reinstated by Parliament, to reinstate themselves, leaving Mr Morley to re-evict them.

UNEMPLOYED JEWS.

Chief Rabbi Adler deprecates » pro posed procession of unemployed Jews bare-footed, as an act of senseless folly.

LASCAR CREWS.

The Sailors' and Firemen's Union warns the public against travelling by vessels manned by Asiatics, and points to the recent maritime disasters as evidence of the uselessncss of oriental seamen in time of danger. •

AUSTRALIAN.

FREETRADE V. FEDERATION.

11.20

Sydney, November 15. Speaking at a congratulatory meet ing on the election of Mr Cleveland to the Presidency of the U.S.A., Mr G. H. Reid said the progress of recent events had removed from his mind any misgiving of wrong with regard to Australian Federation. He had formerly used his influence as a kind of brake on the movement, because he felt federation would mean danger in adopting a Protection Policy, bttt the inarch of events had improved the protpects of his party, and when the great American Commonwealth was turning round in favor of freetrade he felt sure no Australian federation would adopt protection. He was now prepared to join hands in replacing provincial difference by a loyal and perpetual union.

OBITUARY.

Dr Neill, formerly in charge of the Military Hospital, Taranaki, New Zealand, during the early stages of the Maori war, is dead.

THE INFANTICIDE CASES.

Mrs Makin is completely broken down, and has been removed to the gaol hospital.

POLITICAL.

Melbourne, November 15. Hon T. Brown has declined to accept the portfolio of Postmaster-General. Mr P' acock will act temporarily. fWRECK OF THE BOKHARA.

News received by the British Ind?* ■teamers shows that the loss of the P. and O. steamer Bokhara, in the China Sea, was due to terrific seas breaking onboard, smashing the engine room skylights, flooding the stokehole and extinguishing the fires, thu3 rendering the vessel unmanageable. The officers hehaved with conspicuous bravery.

SPORTING

"c.J.C. SPRING MEETING

OAKS DAY.

Ohbisichuech Racecourse, Nov. 12. Jookky Club Handicap of 3 soys. with 900 added ; one mile.-Merganser, &>t, 1 ; Rosefeldt, 7«t 81b, 2; Kulmne, Bst 21b, 3. Time—lmin 41Jsec Dividends - -£3 7s and £3 15<s. CUKKAGH STEEPLECHASE, of 200 SOYS ; about three miles.—Norton, 12st 111b, 1 ■ Sir Garnet, lOat 101b, 2 ; Justice, 9st 71b, 3. T.me - 7min 12sec. Divi dends—£2 0i 6d and £114s 6d. Electric Plate, of 100 sovd ; four furlongs.—Westmere, fist 61b (earned 6st 111b) i ; Token, 6st 61b, 2; Wakawatea, 7st 13ib, 3. Time—49|sec. Dividends— £5 123 and £5 5s 6d. TattersaxjAs Plate, of 100 soys ; six furlongs,—Wanganui, &»t 61b, 1: lhe Winchnnn, 7st 101b, 2; Inez, Bst 61b, 3. Time—lmin 19sec. Dividends—£2 2s 6d and £2 17s 6d. The winner was sold for £185. Farewell Handicap, of 100 soys ; one mile.—Quadrant, Bsc 71b, 1; Vogelsang, Sat 61b, 2 ; Cajolery, 7st 121b. 3. Time —Imin 4l|sec. Dividends—£3 Is 6J and £2 18s

Chkistuhurjch, November 14. _ The following amounts wero paid in connection with the C..T.C. Spring I Meeting :-G. G. Stead £1217, L. D. i Nathnn £1166. .1. B. ReidJ£74B, W. f JUtKbojie £433, D. Rutherford £294,

Joseph Paul £242, tt. Hunter £269, J. Brabazon £229, S. Alexander £211, G. Blenheim £180, W. Russell £152. ». O'Brien £123. W. Bobbt tt £109, J. R. Longfellow £95, C. Archibald £85 10s M. and C. Hobbs £71. V Harris £52, W. Douglas £47 10s, F. Martin £47 10s, J, A. Goodson £28 10s, W. C. Webb £19, «*. Fiske £19, P. Kerr £9 10s, T. Sheenan £9 10s, R. Kingan £9 10s. Total, £5972135.

DUNEDIN SPRING MEETING.

fPER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Dunedin, November 15. The following handicaps for the Dunedin Spring Meeting were declared at noon to day:— Hurdles.—Magpie list 51b, Trimolite lOst 91b, Justice 9st 51 b, Young Talisman :»Ht 31b, Boots 9st. Maiden Two-Year-Old Handicap,— i Sfcrowan Bst 71b, Addington Bst 51b, Busy Body Bst 31b, Zodiac Bst, Per suasion 7st 121b, Le Loup-Gitana colt 7st 12, St Cecilia 7st 101b, Miss Lochiel 7«t 101b, Syren 7st 71b, Beadonwell 7st 71b, Mount Royal 7st 51b, Viscount 7st 51b, Blair Athol 7st 31b, Le Loup- Gipsy Queen colt 7st 31b. Otago Cup ; one mile and a half.

Federal Handicap : six furlongs.

[St Hippo and The Dancer were scratched some days ago.] St. Kilda Welter Handicap.—Don Pedro lOat 121b, Young Cheviot lOst 101b, Galtee lOst 51b, The Idler lOst 31b, Uilpinma lOafc, Cajolery 9st 121b, Tempest 9dt 71b, Mariner 9st 21b, Derby 9st, Kate Greenaway 9s^, Leinster Bst 121b, The Dreamer Bst 121b, Eiadem Bst 101b, Jacob Faithful 8 1101b, Wayland Bst 81b, Con jurer Bst 81b, Pique Bat 61b, Reflection Bst 21b, Black Pearl Bst, Adventurer Bst.

THE ASHIiCRTON GUARDIAN: TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 15,1892.



st lb <3ynisca ... 9 3 Prime Warden 9 2 Occident ... 8 13 MbrriejEngl'd 8 10 Stepniak ... 8 6 Clanranald 8 4 Merganser... 8 3 1 Hippomenes 8 2 Lebel ..8 0 British Lion 712 Rosefeldt ... 7 9 Dilemma .... 7 8 Strephon ... 7, 7

Sb lb Liberator ... 7 6 Crown Jewel 7 6 Bay Bell ... 7 6 Retina ... 7 4 Saracen ... 7 2 Awiruaftose 6 10 Tempest ...^6 10 Diadem ... 6 8 The Dreamer 6 8 Wjwern ... 6 8 Conjurer ... .6 7 Kotuku ... 6 7 Wolaeley ... 6 7



st lb Hippomenes 9 0 Stepniak ... 8 12 Merganser... 8 10 Kulnine ... 8 7 Fou'g Cheviot 8 5 Wakawatea 8 3 Huguenot... 8 0 Dilemma ... 712 Strephon ... 7 12 Heather Bell 7 10 Bay Bell ... 7 9

at lb Retina ... 7 6 Saracen ... 7 6 Kate Green-

away ... 7 0 Lustre ... 7 0 Wyvern ... 612 Conjurer ... 6 12 Finetta ... 6 9 Pique ... 6 9 Au Revoir... 6 7 Wolseley ... 6 7



The work of removing^the most valuable portion of the machinery and fittings from the stranded steamer Elginshire has been finished. The " Timaru Herald " states that a donkey boiler, winch, and windlass have been left for the use of any party who may hereafter make another attempt to save tbe hull. A good many people believe the hull can be »aved.| Tue team to represent the Albion Cricket Club in the match with the Volunteers to-morrow will be picked from the follow-, ing:—G. Andrews, E. Andrews', W. Davis, C Davis, Morton, J. 0. Lane, C. Chapman, Mitchell, H. Stewart, Bonnington, Dunlop, 8. Boyle, H. Hardley, Light Cutbbertson, Gartner, Jesson, and Fowke. " Play to com- I mence at two p.m. sharp. | A petition to the North Canterbury Board of Education is being numerously signed by parents of boys attending the Chriatchurch Normal School, stating that they are satisfied with the conduct and progress of their sons under Mr Wilson, headmaster of the boys' department, who is under notice to leave, and asking |that he may not be dismissed without cause assigned, and without the parents of the children, who would be the cihef sufferers by his removal, being con •ulted. Mrs Tiebecca M'Kee, Fendalton, whose death was briefly reported in yesterday's Gitardiak, was the widow of the late Rev David M'Kee. A servant gnl saw her go out into the back yard about nine a.m. As s!ie did not return, search was made for her, and she was found lying quite dead, oa her face, in a hole, wherein was a small pool of water. The hole is near the stable at the back of her house, and is about four feet long and three feet wide. Everything possible to restore animation was done, but without effect. An inquest was held on Saturday afternoon, when the medical evidence showed that the deceased had died from syncope, and a verdict to that effect was returned. Mrs MgKet. was mother of Mrs Dr Hunter, Ashburton.



FLOUR, BR*N, S H ARI\S, OH lOK i WHEAT, OATS, INDIAN CORN, BARLEY, SHWAF AND STRAW CHAFF, POTATOES, GARDEN SEED, rtc, of Besu Quality. All Produce l-«o w tor eush. CTUNDREDS of beautiful pot plants i -J_JL to be seen in the windows, many suitable to train for next Show, at which 1 shall not compete. «T. T H. O M A. », HAVELOCK STREET. MRS KNIPLER (late of Christchurcl) wishes to state that she has com' menced Laundry work in all its branches' Dresses and Shirts a specialty. Re ferences and testimonials. Address— Burnett Street, next Fire Brigade Station. # \ 11§8I FRIEDLANDER BROS. ;_ CLEAKING SALE. In tlit Estate of W. H. Smith, deceased. Tt/TESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., -"•*- instructed by the Executors in the above Estate, will Sell by Public Auction at the Residence of the late W. H. Smith, Tinwald, on THUKSDAy NEXT, THE 17TH IKST, AT 1 P.M. 2 Cows, 1 Heifer, 5 Young Cattle, 1 Spring Cart Horse, 1 Spring Dray, 1 Single-furrow Plough, 1 Grubber, Harrows, Potatoes, Mangolds, and lot of Sundries. Terms at Sale. By permission, extra entries will be re ceived up to time of sale. B. JPRIEDLANDER, 11§77 Auctioneer. WE ARE BUYE R S OF PRIME OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. 11§76 FRIEDLANDER BROS. MR JOHN G. RESTELL. A COMPACT LITTLE FARM FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY MR JOHN G. RESTELL (in con junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited), have received instructions from Mr L. U. Bimlbr to sell by private treaty,— His farm of 65 ACRES, situated a few chains from the Alford Forest School. It is divided into eight paddocks, with good and well kept fences. The Buildings are very complete, and comprise large Dwellinghouse, Stable and Imple ment 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 Let 1000 Acres first-class Tussock Feed. Airord instate. WE have several Blocks of Land on this Estate for sale on easy terms of payment. For particulars apply to x T. BULLOCK, Or MILES AND CO., 11* Ashburt^n and Rakaia, PUBLIC NOTICi,, rHE Office of the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. tor dinner hour in complinnce with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. MR T BULLOCK SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19. fT THOSE desirous of purchasing Mr I J. M, Hampton's Farm ot" 131 ACRES 131 close to the Tinwald County Saleyards are reminded that the sale will tf.ke place as previously advertised at the Arcade on the above dats. Note time—ll.3o. T. BULLOCK, ll§6o Auctioneer. T C E M A~£ I 1« AND REFRIGERATION On tha Lincle System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling ) stabluhments, j»nd all Icemakinp aiw! Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE ITPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, Jkc for the Dead Meat Trade, and the s.s* Merapi, for making Ice and prt*JJ serving Passengers' Provisions Dry Air fteingemtors on Lightfoot System 1000 Machines Ordered and Supplied^ to the end cf 1889. The Linde British Refrigeration Company jiimited' Mamsina Director : MR. T. B, LIGHT FOOT. C.E VENUS SOAP Saves Rubbing Itfever Fails if Directions are tollo wei Save^ Money, Labor, and Time. Put an end to Washing-Day Worries Clothes Preserved—Never Injured. Purifies and Sweetens Everything Can be used in the ordinary way for Household Purpose Outshines all other Soay One trial is sufficient to coimac* JT9'



Thk Best Remedy fob Indigestion— Norton's Camomile Pills are confident^ recommended as a simple remedy foi Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all bhe diseases to which we are subject*. Norton's Pills, with justice called the •'Natural .Strengthener of t\e Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentlt perient, are mild in their operation, and safe under any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at Is ljd, 2s 9d, Us, by all medicine vendors throughout tb« world •■ Okackneix and Digestive Biscuits for Invalids are unsurpassed. Made by AUSLEBEIOOK AND Co. The Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and free from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s. ASK YOUR GROCERS TO MAKE Nicest Scones, Nicest Pastry, Nicest Cakes, se Aulsebrook's Self-Raisine Flour. The Onslow Biscuit, The latest and most delicate biscuit m»>iufs>otured ' y Aulsebrook and o Certainly the Most Effective MEDICINE in the world is SANDER and SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent, powerful effects in Coughs, Colds, Influenza, etc. ; the relief is instantaneous. Thousands gave the most gratifying testimony. Read this certificate:—" 24th April, 1885 — Messrs Sander and Sons,—lt is with the grc 'lest of pleasure that I testify to the excellence of your Eucalypti Extract Having had inflammation of the bone of the leg, which came on after a severe attaqk of l»w fever} I was attended by Dr J. Boyd who had made strenuous efforts to save my leg, but without success. He found it necessary to amputate my limb. Having heard in the meantime of the wonderful cures worked by the Eucalypti Extract, I obtained a bottle, and the §xtract had not been applied more than an hour when I began to feel greatly relieved. After applying the extract every four hcursfor nine or ten days it was out of all danger. I would.persiu.de al who may be effected with any such disease to give the Eucalypti Extract a trial, and I am convinced that they will find it the^'most wonderful of medicines.—Yous, etc.*\ E J. Curnow, Wattle street, Sand hurst.—(Advt 5 ~ TENDERS, WANTED Tenders for ploughing etc. 129 acres land at Hinds for turnips. Particulars on application to Dixon & Cow, Tinwald. Tenders close MONDAY, November 21. UJ9O ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE is hereby given that the Council's accounts for the tix months ending September 30 last, duly audited, are on view at the Council's offices during office hours. By order, F. MA IN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, November X 5,1892, Utß9



WILLIAM SPAKfiO^, (Late of the firm of Sparrow and B-rrymuj'^ , 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 been heard of in Ashburton^ Come and See for Yourself NEWESI TVeeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings. 30TM THIS ADDRESS : $$jf* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s an& %C. Segers. RAjT STREET. ASHBURTON} 8 20 BULLOCK'S ARCADE. >§J/ggTjS^ AS MR A. SLACK is leaving the district the management of the business o* F. BLACK will be transferred to MR JAS. WILSON (late of Robt. Bryscn and Sons, Edinburgh, Watchmakers to the Queen), who by his able and efficient workmanship hopej for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded "to Mr A. In connection with the above, all accounts not paid by the 20th of this month will be cued for without further notice., . 11 57 F. BLACK JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. »■O" ' , , TIHE Immense Stocks of the late firms of Sparrow and Berryman and H. and* W. _L Craighead, with Large Shipments of NEW GOODS just landed, must be cleared before Christmas. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £5, now reduced to £4—cash. Men s Suits to measure, usual price £4 17s 6d, now £3 17s 6d—cash. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £& 15s, now £3 15s—cash. Our name is a sufficient guarantee for GOOD FIT and BEST Workmanship "We only employ fi st class tradesmen. BOYS' and YOUTHS' SUITS in all the newest styles and most durable materials. POYS' SUMMER SUITS from 3s 6d. MENS' and BOYS' BOOTS and SHOES of every description. Large Assortment of ENGLISH HAND-SEWN BOOTS just imported direct from the matters. Every pair guaranteed to give good wear, QrwM*al FWrroin /MEN'S ENGLISH BALMORAL BOOTS reducer •JJJC^lcll UcU gcUU| to 10s 6d. (New Goods now opening out.) NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, etc., in great variety. Craighead & Berryman Tailors and Outfitters. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



\LR T. BULLOCK. FOR fc' ALE— Four acres near the County Saleyards ; would make a capital paddock for farmers living at a distance, and sending siock to the yards for sale. FOR SALE at a low price and on easy terras, an improved farm of 441 acres, with all improvements, and well watered. Also a farm of 450 acres. MONEY.—To Lend on approved Freehold Security. Two special sums of £250, and £800. TO LET.—-Dwelling House ot five rooms near the Woollen Factory. TO LET at a low rental; small Shop and Dwelling, East Street South. Capital cooking range. I have several Tov.n Properties sale at low prices and on liberal terms Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent. THF. Adjourned-Annual'Meeting;;-of the Afhburton Poultry Pigeon and C'inary Society, will take place on WEDNESDAY November 16, at 8 p.m. in the Arcade Chambers. Business: Klectinn of Officers and General. E. E TASKER, 11 75 Hon. Secretary. rriHE Next Onertsey Sale will be held j I en MONDAY, DEC. 12, 1 8 2 t. McDowell, Secretary OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT, F. CLARK, • HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST. j NEW PREMISES, EAST SI'KEKT, ASHBURTON, Sice of the Old Shop. -TVTILL OPEN AN KNHRELY NEW STOCK In a few days, of which particulars will be given in a future issue. ll§7o i LiWEENCE, ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS (By SprciAT. Appointment to Kis Ex cellency the Governor.) "DEG to announce to their Friends *m the Public that the following REDUC TIONS are made till Christmas CABINETS ... .., 12s per doss, CARTES DE YISJTE 7s 6.1 „ „ Or a L\RGE PHOTOGRAPH pr< sented with a doaen cabinets for 15s. to is



AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE, AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial. Life Office which declares a Bonus KTery Year. The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the Most Stringent Character, and ensures a Considerably Larger Reserve to Meet Liabilities than that held 'oy any other office in the Aus tralasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUNDS, £10,500,000 (TEN AND A HALF MILLIONS STERLING), All invested to yield nearly 6 per cent. BONUSES. CASH BONUSES declared for the last FIVE Years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses ex ceeding FOUR MILLIONS. CASH BONUS for ONE Year, 1891, £489,828, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,009,000. The Cash Bonus was equal to 42.4 per cent, on the premiums received during the year. INSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P, SOCIETY And secure a BONUS EVKRY YEAH Policies in Force 109,333 .Sam-Assured £37,066,211 Annual Income £1,860,347 Expenses of Management LESS THAN 9^ PER CENT ON THE TOTAL INCOME. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington, W. H. DERRY, District Secretary, Christchurch. H ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton. ANTED X N 6~W~W, THAT . «T. NICHi >LAH HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, For the convenience of Customers. (j He has now got a well selected Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, J. Which ho intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make —"which is second to none in the district," always kepo on hand, or made to order on the shortest noiice. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. b- J. NICHOLAS, BCOTMAXER, I Next to Mr S»lek, Watchmaker.



MITCHELL and TURNER'S NEW SHOW ROOM NOW OPEN. INSPECTION INVITED. IVOVKI/riEB ? IN THREE-QUARTER OLOAKS, DUST CLOAKS, JACKETS, MILLINERY, FEATHERS a*td FLOWERS, UNDER CLOTHING, CHOICE STOCK OF DRESSES IN COTTON AND WOOL FABRICS. TANCRBD STREET ASHBUKTON. JUST OPENED. TWENTY-FOTJK DOZEN LADIES' AND GENTS' STANLEY SHOES AT 2s 6d per pair • • ■ . . .*. ■ -ALso- BATHING TRUNKS. BOYS 6d, YOUTHS Bd, MEN'S 9b and Is. —ALSO BATHING COSTUMES. McCORMICK'S STEEL BINDERS. FIVE, SIX, AND SEVEN-FEET CUT. rnHE " Machine of Steel," would never have been built had McGormick been con JL tent to stop when their self-bindiag harvester was considered by thousands to be good enough.* "Advance and improvement" the policy of the McOormick Comr paiiy. It is striving at all times to anticipate the wants of the agriculturists, and to make machines for handling grain and grass more perfect than any other machines on the farm. THE FRUIT OF THIS POLICY is seen in the immense sale of the McCORMICK. The people of the world demand and will buy the best, even though thw ctosap is offered them at far less prioe, While McCornnck machines are recognised world wide ds the best, the Government of the U.S. specifying them as the standard, still at home and abroad, in the competitive field trial with a combined opposition whose cry is " McCormick-mjist not win, NINE TIMES OUT OF TEN THE McCORMICK IS VICTOR. The aggregate of aU the prizes won by all makes of machine, both home and foreign, do not equal the prizes won by the McCormick. But the MrCormiok has done more than this ; it has pleased the critical farmers of the world. John Orr and Co., AGENTS. W. H. COLLIER, ASHBUBTON, » Premises to be Rebuilt! CLEARING SALE KEG ABD LESS O;F COS'.TI T}i*iNTS marked from iU 61 doz to 3s lid doz XT Galateas marked from 6s doz to 3s lid doz Back Cashmeres marked from Is lid, 2s 6d, 3s 3J, 35",6 d, U ls^d, Is «O Is lid, 2s 6d uer yird Shirtings marked from 7s 6d to 3s lid dnz Table Damasks marked from Is 6d to 1(%1 per yard Ladies' Ribbed Hose from lOd to 6d per pair Sash Ribbons 3d per yard Lades'Garibald's marked from 5s Gd fco 2s lid Genii' Print Shirts (with collars) marked from 4?<fdto 2s 1 let Gents' Ribhed Cotton Piints marked from 2s 6d Jo Is fldper pair Tweed Trousers marked from 9a to 6'j lid per pair Boys' Kmcker Suits 3* 6d ; abouf quarter.usual price. Leather Boots, Kid Boots and Shoes all reduce*!. Stock must be sold—Premises coming down TERMS-CASB ONLY,



S« U. Seymour S SURGEON DENTIST 7 15 Colombo Street (new Buildings nea Corner of Gloucester Street.) ESTABLISHED .., ... 1860 Scale of Chahoks : Extraction, 2s 6d per tooth ; fillings, per tooth, A reduction made where an umber require ittend'ng. aktificiaiTteeth. I The charges for artificial teeth are made frith a view to strict economy, regulated by such circumstances w cases present or such materials as patients prefer. Par ticulars given on application. Conralta* ton free. Nitrous Oxide Laughing Gas vlimumtered when required. Attendance 9 a.m. to 6 p.m Tolnmbo Street, Christehurch. LOW VITALITY DR CHURCHILL S Syrup Hypophosphite of Lima prescribed by the faculty for the cure of Consumption, Chroni Cough and General Debility it mtafnc two of the principal ingre 4 dients necessary for building up the Human Frame, and which are considered deficient in the above complaints, viz., Fhotphortu and Lime. It cannot be too ghly recommended for Delica ChiMre Or Churchill s Compound Syrup o HYPOPHOSPHITES is real Brain Fo«d, and in cases Muscular and Nervous Exhaustion v acquired a world-wide reputation. Eaen bottle bears Dr ChuichiU's signature Price, Prepared orly by Of W ANN /, HE MIST «,ue Castiglione Pariw m . ORIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la Madeleine, Paris, X E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS JLj — p Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The best soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Sivon-Oriza Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Saron-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 3 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white violet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing . to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted forl adies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water. fcde- Cologne -Oriza — The high-life toilet water^ : Oriza-Water -Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza • Dentifrice —An extract for preserving the teeth and gums In good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentairo, in piste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enamel. Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerch q without staining. Oriza-Oil —Variously perfumed ; for ren« dering the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. OrizvLacle (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) —For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velv»ty softness o* youth. 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