CRICKET.

■♦— The following; pl«yers (some of whom i are only playing in one or two matches) will represent the Ashburton Cricket I Club iv that Club's matches against Geraldine (Dec. 27), Temuka (Dec, 28), And Timaru (Dec. 29), namely :—G. and E. Andrews, A. and E- Buchanan, C. j Chapman, G. Ciomie, R, M. Cuthbertson, W. B. Denshire, A. A. Fooks, A. Lane (captain), W. Mitchell, T. Sawle, D. T. ToddandA Walker. The roam leave by the express on Monday, and as they are fairly representative ought to give a good account of themselves.

SPORTING.

<» ISK fIvESS ASSOCIATION.

Napibb, December 24. J The thoroughbred mare Cynisca is dead. [Mr Gr. Huntei's fine mare was injured at the recent Dunedin Meeting, and lock jaw supervened. She was probably the best mare that ever ran in New Zealand. She was bred by Mr E, Cutts, and was by Apremont from Nautilus.] j

CHRISTMASTIDE.

THE BUTCHBBS. ' Taskekßros,, following their father's lead, who used to be famous for meat hows, have provided well for their lients' Christmas fea3ts. In beef, there will be shown at this establishment on Christmas Eve three carcases of beef specially prepared for the Christmas show. One carcase is that of a bullock, which took first prizo at Timaru Show in the fat stock, and weighs 9061b5, dressed weight. Another is estimated at 12001bs, and a third at 9001bs-—fed by Mr J. Bishop, Wheatstone. The mutton shown is to be of special quality, and will comprise several specially fed wethers, of handy •weights for butchers' purposes; and of superior quality. Fifteen five lambs, fed by Mr Recce Jones, of Wakanui Road, will be on the hoots, with fresh pork and veal, and the firm's own cured hams and bacon—all nicely displayed. J. W. Shcock will not be iv any way behind the line with his Christmas show. His beef will comprise the first prize fat heifer at the Ashburtoa Show, fed by Mr i M'Keage, Lowcliffe, and now killed by the butcher. The carcase scales 9001bs, dressed weight. Another heifer, of about the same weight, was obtained from the Alford Station. Theimitton »vill comprise half bred Down and Leicester wethers from Mi Bonifant's farm, Wakanui, and the carcases average 741bs each in weight. Lambs from Mr Arthur Wilson's Tinwald farm will be, to quote Mr Sileock, '• hard to be beat." Veal will also be represented, and pork—the latter fed by Mr Joshua Tucker on milk and peas, and good enough for anything. Sam Buknard will show and cut up very fat and superior fed carcases of beef from the farms of Mawson i ros., Wester field, and Mr A. J. Houston, Flemington. His wether mutton will be of the usual good quality he favors, and he will have lor his clients' choice several superb half bred lambs from Mr C. Reid's farm, Wakanui. E. Cox has also a fine display of well fed, healthy looking meat, and plenty of it in all classes, but, as we failed to see him in jaroprij, persona, and interview him as to the history of his beasts, we can neither give weights nor feeders' names. T. Rkvbll we have to say the same about—a good show of honest meat. GKDBaJs James has procured enough sound and good beef and mutton to do his usual Christmas trade. He tells us he has no special display to make, but if any one wants a goocf joint, George says ** I'myonr Moses." Jambs Smith, of the Alford Butchery, is making a spechl display. He has ju*b killed a Hereford bullock, fed by Mr John Harrison. Beach Road. It took second prize at AshLurton show, and when killed scaled the respectable figure of lOSOlbs. The wethor mutton he has on his hooks is from Mr John Bonifant's Wakanui farm, and go 94\bs each Veal and lamb of tho right sort are also shown. Lewis, pork butcher, will be worth visiting, as iv his special line he has some superior goods on exhibition. .':?' ;'' ' • MISCELLANEOUS," : J. Thomas, gardener, produce mer chant, fruiterer* &c<> was omitted unin tentiou%lly from our expended notice. His establishment in Havelock street will be well worth a visit, as bis flower show is very pretty, and has just bean largely added to. The only other omissions that we have heard of are those of our boot and shoemaking friends, Messrs Nokes, .Nicholas, and the Zealancia Boot Factory, whom we congratulate with Christmas wishes, and regret that space forbids us to go into details of the many excellent things t-bey have on view for the Christmas show.

Ashburton High School.

Yesterday was the annual speech-day j of tli? Ashburton High School, and according to custom the boys' schoolroom was selected as the theatre of operations, in more senses than one, being temporarily fitted-up with a stage furnished by the kindness of Mr Elston with curtain and all necessary paraphernalia. There was a | large attendance of parents and friends of the pupils and the platform was occupied by the Bon W. 0. Walker, i M.L.C., Chairman of the Board of Governess, the Hon. Major Steward and Mr J. E. Buchanan, headmaster. Hon. W. C« Walker, the Chairman, in opening the proceedings, apologised for the absence of his fpllow members of the Bojardof Governors and also for some little delay which had ocmrred in the lighting up of the room, remarking that as the ladies were shortly to have the franchise it was safe to predipb thap ho such irregularities would occur in public functions in the future when they had a say in the ordering of matters {hughter). He was very pleased to see so large an attendance of the parents and friends of the pupils and was only sorry that the school, as regards numbers—at least the boys' side--had not more progress to record. Perhaps, however, the Boaidj had expected too much in regard to what nuut be necessarily for a lon^j time ■a struggling institution. The girls' side pf the school was well supported and evidently was appreciated as filling a need in this community, but he wjs much dis apoointed as regards the boys' side in that the parents of the district did not avail themselves as they should of the advantages which the school offered, this was perhaps due to the pl}arh>s of fr?.e education as provided in the primary Schools. Yec what th.ey lacked as regards numbers of pupils he ijras fain to believe they made up in quality. No master had worked harder in the interests of his pupik than did Mr Buchanan, not alone during the past year, but during all the years" he bad been connected with the school, and he (Mr Walker) was indeed almost ashamed to think that so much work devolved upon his shoulders. This, however, was not lha fault of the Governors, but was due to the fact that the parents of the town and district did not send them a sufficient number of bojs to enable the Board to pay the salary of a second master. Mr Buchanan thus had not sufficient help, for a doken boys of varying ages and attainments necessitated as many classes and subdivisions as would a school of fifty. However, the head master did hia beat to cope with the situation and a very good best it was, and tie had on behalf of the Board to thank hip for the manner in which he had done

Hs, duty to the school. Any boy who chose to work would get. justice done him at the Ashburfcon High School, and the training he got there would enable him subsequently to, do cm 1 ; t to himself and to the school in any contest, be it Univer sity or Civil Service examination into which he might enter. One of their pupils, Jeff, last year, who had been three years at the school, took eighth place out of 112 examinees at the Junior Civil Service examination, and another, Corrigan, who was only one year at the school, fortieth place. These were very good insfances of the sorb of education the school afforded. As regards the girls, he had this year no such success to record, but he was glad to say that the report of the examiners was very satis factory. Owing to this side of the school having the advantage of being fairly sup ported as regards the number of pupiJs, the Board were able to supply it with two I teachers, and they hoped to be able ere long to increase the staff of the school— that was to say if more encouragement were given, as he hoped it would be, by parents, Mr Walker then proceeded to address himself to the subject of educa tion, generally pointing out the necessity for secondary schools, and urging the parents of the district to avail themselves of the advantages offered for their children by the High school of a more liberal education tnan in the nature of things could be provided in the primary schools. He adduced Scotland and America as examples of the benefit!* accruing to those countries, which availed themselves of the highest educational facilities at their command, and, after dwelling upon the benefits of what he might term the " old learning " (Latin, Greek, etc), now perhaps too much neglected, he ur^ed his hearers not. merely to seek learning merely as a step towards success in life, but to seek learn ing for -learning's sake; He did not know whether he should preside at any more similar meetiugs in connection with the Ashburton school, but if not, and this i were the last occasion, he would -again . emphasise the conviction that it deserved well of the district who, if they did their duty by the district and the Colony, would take care nut to neglect its advantages. (Applause.) Mr Buchanan, than, iv the absence < f the secretary, read the following exami ner's report:— GENERAL RfcFOßi? ON ASHBTJRTON BOYs' AND GIRLS' HIGH SCHOOLS. The above schools were examined on the 12th, 13th, 14th, and 15th inst. in the following subjects : -English, Latin, History, Geography, French and Mathe matics, including Arithmetic, Euclid and Algebra. English.—ln English grammar and composition the boys' side did very creditably; the papers of V. Steward being worthy of special commendation. The werk done by the girls was also quite satisfactory. Several of the best papers* however, of both boys' and girls' side were marred by bad spelling, a fault which needs roost careful correction next year. Latin—ln Latin, the boys' side again did excellent work, aad again the papers of V. Steward, are worthy of special men tion along with those of E. Stone. The girls' Latin was on the whole inferior to the boys', and again both were disfigured by bad spelling. History—English history was well done all round, the papers of V. Steward and E. Stone in class I, D. Friedlander in class II in the boys' school, and of J. Dcig in class I, and E. Makeig in class II in the girls' school being the best of a very even set of papers. Geography.- la geography all the classes except girls' II were satisfactory, The girls' H, however, seemed to fail rather through lack of energy than through lack of knowledge, as the ques tions which were attempted were gener ally well done, but in almost every case one question at least was quite passed over, French.—The French of both schools was fair ; there beinc; no specially good paper and no very weak ones. The com position needs a little more attention, while the translation was quite satisfac tory. Mathematics. —(a) The arithmetic papers were well done ; E. Stone and D. Fried lander being best among the boys, and A. Orr among the girls, (b) Euclid was only in the boys' side ; all the boy's pre sented did a very good paper, the subject being evidently intelligently grasped, (c), Algebra produced the best papars of the whole examination ; the answers being exceedingly well given by the whole I school, both boys and girls. General. —In conclusion, I may say that the examination has on the whole been very satisfactory. The work gives evi dence of careful and sound methods of teaching. The school have evidently laboured under several difficulties: Firstly—The smallness of the staff renders it impossible to divide the school into as many classes as seems to me advisable; in consequence of which fact the brighter pupils are kept back to the standard of the backward and the duller and younger pupils are forced on beyond their powers. This drawback is perhaps without remedy. —Secondly—The smallness of tha classes seems to destroy that eager competitive spirit which is the life and soul of a large and even class. This fact was evidenced in the listlessness and ca relessn ess app xrent in a few of the payees, particularly th >se sent in by the lower pupils.—Thirdly— But the moat important drawback to fie welfare of the school from an educatii nil point of view, and a drawback which al mit«s of very easy remedy, is the diversity of text books in usv -Not only does each ftlass seem to have in each subject its special text book, but correspc nling classes on the boys' and girls' sides h<vve different books in use ; and worat of all, in many cases these are quite antiquated books. Not only is tin's diversity of text books and expense to the pa^i's, but it is a serious handicap to thfi teacher. I.r is \ I almost impossible to recure uniformity of teaching where there is not a uniform standard set up. I should strongly re commend the Board of Governors .to see if tl.ey cannob arrange for a more uniform and modern series of text books in antici pation of next year s work. T. R. Crttsswell, M.A. As regards the remark as to listlessness on the part of some of the pupils at the examination, Mr Buchanan explained that. !i ;y were suffering from influei.za at the I lie. At the request of the Chaiiman, Major Steward then distributed the prizes as follows :—• LIST OF AWARDS. BOYS, Clas3 1., lower —Languages—Vernon Steward. Class 11., upper—Euclid and Algebra—J,ohn Alcqrn, Chstt 11., lower —chj,3a p he— E. Stone. Class I}!., upper class prize—David Friedlander. Class IV. i lower—class prize—Arthur Purnell. Class IV. ,—lmprovement—Charles Den shire, GIRLS. Class 1.-—class prize—A. Orr, 1; J. Taylor, 2. Class ll—class prize —E. Makeig, 1; W. Purnell, 2. -Lower ll.— class prize—A. Cordner. Class lII.— chss prize-—L. Flower. Class IV.—< lass I pri^e— G. Flower. Paintings Jane Doig, class I; E. Martin, class 11. Xttendance — F. Oordner. \ The Chairman then announcetrihat this completed the formal business andhe now took the opportunity of thanking all p-esent for their attendance, and MS jor Steward for his assistance on the jresent occasion, and of conveying the thAks of the Board of Governors to thejHead masterjylr Buchanan, to Miss Saiideri, and to Miss Grubb for their j&ithful services to the school. \ A very pleaaipg programme ofimusic,

recitations, etc , waT then entered upon as follows :~ Pianoforte dnoh, " Waves of the Ucean," Misses £cott ami Uobevfs ; sonc;, "Wishes," Miss Alt- < tv ; n-cifn lion, "The Seasons," Mis-os Ostcr, Flower. Rickman, <utd W. Oit ;''piano forte solo, " The Mocking Bird," Miss E. Shearman ; trio, " Won't you buy my Pretty Flowers," Mis«es W. Flower, W. Purnell and G. Flower ; recitation, <v The Chinese Cook," David Friedlan-'er ; glee, "The Pilprim Fathers," girls' school choir; song, "True till Death," Leslie Buchanan ;~song, "The Better Land," Miss Kathleen Orr; pianoforte solo, "Matei's Orand Valse," Miss Rhcdn Buchanan. The several items were very creditably rendered, and the very taste ful and pretty attire of the young ladies deserves a word of commendation, i Lastly came tho quarrel scene between Nym and Pistol from " Henry V," the oast beinsf as follows, viz : —" Nym," L. Buchanan; "Bardolph," J. Alcorn ; "Pistol," A. Buchanan ; French Soldier, V. Steward ; Boy, D. Friedlander • "Fluellyn," W. Dryden ; "Gower" J. Alcorn. All the performers acquitted themselves creditably — notably the younger ones- 'ihe quartet, ''List to the Convent Bells," was then very prettily sung, followed by the National An+hem, after which an adjournment was made to the girl*, schoolroom, where tea, coffee and other refreshments were liber ally provided. Then came dancing, which was kept up with great spirit till about half an hour after midnight, when the party broke up after spending a most en joyable evening.

WATERTON.

CHURCH OP SS. PHILIP AND JAMES.

The anniversary tea and concert in con nection with the Anglican Church at Waterton were held on Wednesday last, and proved a brilliant success, there having been a cumbrously large attendance that crowded the library hall far beyond the doors. Four tea tables were laid in the ba.ll, provided by ■ Mrs J. C. N. Grigg; Mesdames J. M." Smith and W. Wilson ; Mrs J. Heron; and the bachelors. The tables were attended by a strong force of the ladiea of the congregation. It took two hours and a half to attend to the wants of the many quests. After the room waa cleared the after meeting began, the chair man being the Rev Thomas Farley, the incumbent, who delivered an address, as did also the Rev J. H. Gray. The musical .pro gramme was quite up to the average, rather over in fact, and was highly appreciated, and encores were the order of the evening The items of the programme were contri buted by Mesdames barley, Tippetts, and H. A. Gates ; the Misses M. Barrett, E Gates, and Turner ; Messrs T. A. Gates, E. J. Paul, H. A, Paul, H. A. Gates, Brooking, and Cow. Glees were given by the Com pany and were a most enjoyable feature of the concert, at the close of which the usual vote of thanks wtre passed. Great credit in due to Mr J. M. Smith for the energetic manner in which he carried out the arrange ment, for the very successful gathering.

Fire-Eating Legislators

[per press association.]

I (Received Dec; mber 25, noon) Adelaide, December 24. There is great excitement in the city over the quarrel between Mr Kingston, member of the House, and Mr Baker, member of the Legislative Council, and a duel was at time feared. The causs of trouble was a letter that Baker had written to the Trades and Labo'ir Council. Kingston criticised the letter from his place in the House. Baker spoke in the Council in reply, calling Kingston a buliy and'a coward, and saying he had been found guilty of telling untruths, Kingston sent a letter to Baker, also a packet containing a revolver and ' cartridges, and challenging Baker to meet him in front of the town hall at 1.30 p.m. yesterday. Both kept the appointment, but the police arrested and detained Kingston. Baker refused to prefer a charge against him, and he ■vas released. The Attorney-General has the matter under consideration, with a view to taking further proceedj ings,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

fPEK PRESS ASSOCIATION,]

Wellington, December 24. Ohituury. A Roman Catholic clergymen, Father Sausan, well-known and highly respected throughout New Zesland, died here about 8 o'clock this morning. Deceased has been invalid for some time, but die immediate cause of death was dropsy. He was at breakfast, but complained of feeling giddy, and expired in a few minutes. He was 58 years of age, a native of France, and had been in the colony thirty years. The «Sale. The northerly gale has blown out, and a light breeze is now blowing, with a bright sun, lliere is every promise of beautifu I weather for the holidays. Excursions by land and sea in all directions are arranged for. _______________

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION ) ( Received December 24, 11.40 a.m.) PANAMA CANAL SCANDAL. Pakis, December 23. M. Andrieux has submitted to the Panama Canal Enquiry Committee a photograph of a memorandum alleged to have been received from M. Herty, who had received the original from |?aron Reinach. The document con tained, entries of payments to ten of the defendants already accused. M, Ttouvier is charged with obtaining 80,000 francs; M. M, Roche, Grevy, and Floquet, 20,000 francs j M. Barbe half a million francs, M. Floquet is also accused of having received a quarter of a million francs for political purposes, 1,350,000 francs is said to have been distributed by M. Arton amongst 104 members of the Chamber of Deputies. M. Andrieux, in his eridence before the committee, alleged that the late Baron Reinach ha 4 swindled M. Cottu out of threes quarters of million francs, pn pretence M. Floquet required the money, b'ufc kept it himself. In consequence pf IVL Andrieux's evidence. M. fjourgeqis, Minister of Juftice, has declined to proscute a further batcii of members' of Chamber, Jt is expected that M, Floquet will be forced to resign. M, Andrieux declared M. Clemenceau also acted as M, Floquet's agent in oonnec tion with the advance of three-quarters of a million francs from M, Coltu, the inducemeut of the latter being the re placing of M. Christopole on the Credit Foncier by the supporters of the Pacama enterpiise.

SAMOA.

London, December 23. Information has been received that the disorders in Samoa have ended.

ANEW CARDINAL.

Bishop Logue, of Armagh, will be consecrated Cardinal in January.

OBITUARY.

Montague Williams. "} THE SOUTH MEATH ELECTION PETITION, Davitt has been unseated for South Meath, on the ground of intimidation by priests.

KANAKA TRAFFIC.

Melbourne, December 23. The representative of the " Argus," who travelled in cognito through the Solomon group, investigating tho Kanaka traffic, sums up his experience by saying that many British subiects would envy the lot of the Kanaka laborers in Queensland.

The many friends of MrW. Drummond will be glad to know that he does not leave the railway refreshment rooms, as has been re ported, but continues his tenantry for another three years.

THE ASHBURTON GUAKDIAtf SATURDAY, DECEMBER 24, 1892.



TENDERS FOR HARVESTING: mENDERg are invited for Cutting, X Stocking, and Stacking 170 Acres Wheat and 30 Acres Oats, near Tin wald. A. & J. McLEOD, 12 181 Lagmhor Road DRESSMAKING. MISSES MORRISON AND HOLLOWAY beg to ihform their numerous friends and customers in town and country that they will dissolve partnership on December 31, from which date the Business will be curried on by Misses Holloway and Dent in the pres«r>t premises in Tancred street. They trust to t?ive gaod satisfaction with all orders for Dressmaking, as in the past, All accounts due to the present firm must be paid by SAIURDaY, January 7, 1893. Tancred street, December 23, 1892. ' 12} 174 ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEVARDS COMPANY. FAURINjr ihe next few weeks the JL/ Sales will lake place as follow : — ASHBURTON YARDS—January 3. TINWALD YAR OS-January 10. And thence as usual.



HINDS SALEYARDS COMPANY, LIMITED. rpHE next Sale of Stock at the 1 Company's ¥ards will be held on THURSDAY, January 12 next. Further particulars ill a tuture advertisement. JOHN MoKEAGUK, J2 170 Secretary. tkristuias llolldfty*. "W7E, the Undersigned, agree to close * our re.-pective places of Business for the Christmas Holidays on MOIVOAY & XTJESI>aY, DECEMBER 26 & 27. Andrew Orr, VV. H. Collier, Fred. Nokes, S. W. Alcorrv, J. W. Hardley, J.Nicholas, S. Salek, Hardley Bros., Light's Cash Score, Robert McCallum Bishop (per J. 8.), Barrett Bros., G. J. Neill & Co. H. M. Jones L. F. Andrewes, Davis Bros , Mitchell & Turner, Hallenstein Bros. Working Men's Co- and Co. (per Operative A.H). I > _ 12 182 TBEG to announce to niy Customers and Mends, I, have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING IN ■ . WILLIAM AND TANCRED STREETS. Now the hot weather is set in no one should be without a Filter, as the most' eminent authorities on sanitary matters in Europe, America, and Australia have long since decided that death in i&s most appalling forms lurks in impure water or beverages made from or c-joked in it. THE ACME FILTER supplies the long wanted Filter for the Plains water races and tank water. It can be now supplied charged with charcoal, etc., or the lime stone block. The latter is used all through Australia in hospitals, asylums, schools, hotels, and railway stations, etc. It is easily cleaned and imparts to the water lime that is required for the body. Every medical man advises the use of filtered water, and apart from the sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. ■■. Mule, 12.1:165 ASHBURTON. 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. i £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. ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET Next the Post Office. q 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. Tlios F. fiflwortti, PROPRIETOR CHRIS WAS HOLIDAYS. €. ill. 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 j Lemon Squash—The favourite summer drink Kola-nut Champasrne—A new invigorat ing tonic, with a nice nutty flavour. Orders for any of the above may be left at " The Dispensary " with Mr Piichard, or at the Factory, Cameron street. C. M. Brooke will be glad if intending customers will kindly send in their orders e*rly to avoid a rush. ~



GEORGE JAMESON, 12t103 Chairman. _ __^ _____ THE OFFICES OP THE UNDER bIGNED WILL BE CLOSED FOR THB CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS, FROM MONDAY, the 26th, TO i THURSDAY MORNING, The 29th December, 1892, AKD ON MONDAY, the 2nd JANUARY, 1893. MILES & CO. FRIEDLANDER BROS. D. THOMAS. J. G. RESTELL, In conjunction with the N.Z.L. & M.A. Co. 12§133 n MASSEY REAPERS & BINDERS, ** Stafionary Axle, at Specially Re duced Prices. Apply, 12*35 FRTEDLANDER BROS. THE NICEST ~~" ' CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEA.R PRESENTS ARE POT PLANTS. T7l A.CH day as the receiver attends to -L- the Flowers they will think kindly of the giver. With tho same Plants honour and prizes may be won at the forthcoming show. I have a large an I varied stock of Foliage and Flowering Plants at Christchurch Prices. Also -Oats, whole and crushed, Chaff, Chick Wheat, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Pota toes, etc., at lowest rates. ;«X. T H. O M A. «, HAVELOCK STREET. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS, DECEMBER 26, :or CALEDONIAN SPORTS, ASHBURTON, AND BICYCLE RACES, &c, CHRISTCHURCH THERE will be a midday train from Timaru to Ashburton as on Tues days, Thursdays, and Saturdays, and a return train in the evening, which will leave Afchburton at 5,35 p.m., Tinwald 5.45, Winslow 6.1, Hinds 6 26, Rangitata 7.9, stopping at flag stations if required. The train from Ashburton to Spring burn will start at 5.45 p.m., and run 1 hour 20 minutes later than timetable times. The evening train from Chri? tchurch to Ashburton will start at 5,20 p.m., and run I hour 5 minutes later than timetable times up to.Chertsey, arriving at Ashbur ton at 8.25 p.m. The train from Rakaia to Methven will strrt at 7-35 p.m , and npi I hour 5 minutes, later than usual.



Goods traffic will be suspended. 12J168 BY ORDER, "ashburton county council. * Christmas holidays. (NOTICE is hereby given that the Council's Offices will be OLOSKD from 3 p.m. on December 24, 1892, to 10 a.m. on January 3, 1893. By Order, l\ MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, December 22, 1892, 12*162 4.SHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL REGISTRATION OF DOGS. NOTICE is hereby given that the Dog Registration Fee for the year 1893 has been lixe \ by l'esolution of the above Council at TEN SHILLINGS per dog. Collars may be obtained after Ist January prox., at the Borough Council Office, Baring Square West, which is appointed the Registration Office for the sale of dog collars, CHAS. E. FOOKS, Registrar-of Dogs. Ashburton, December 24, 1893. 12JW6 ; TENDERS are invited for building stable (near Wincbmore) for Mr James Blanu, Plansandand specifications tmy office. Tenders close on TUES DAY, 27th inst., at 9 a.m. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 125146 ArcJutecfc,



CHRISTMAS, 1892. I CTTK HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SPECIXL LOT JF New Suitings & Trousering's IN THE LATEST STYLES GENTLEMEN REQUIRING NEW SUITS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, SHOULD LEAVE THEIR ORDERS WITH US AS EAPLY AS POSSIBLE. CRAIGHEAD &BERPYIiN, Tailors and Out fillers. ASHBURTON & RAKAIA.



l?re«erve Your l^yeeiifpUt:, And have your Eyes properly 'looted , by the New Sight Testing Systom of , N. LAZARUS, OCULIST OPTICIAN, ov London, Melbourne, and Calcuttta. I Sole Agent for Ash burton, »." «AXEE, 1 Watchmaker and Jeweller, ' I IX7 JIO has been thoroughly insttuctedja f VV this unequalled system. Each eye , tested separately, and different lenses ("if • required") fitted into frames trade to fit different stylos' of faces, thus ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort. |7XCEi»SIOR SHOEING FORGE Dj and COACH FACTORY. John JPaget, Junr, PROPRIETOR. Shooing promptly and efficiently performed. Coach Painting and Repairs a specialty. Note the Address - BURNETT STREET, Opposite Orange Hall and next Mail OMoe. •' :il : WHY NOT, CUT A DASH IN THE HOLIDAYS? WHEN you can get a good fit, good workmanship and good material at the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you know LußL©wis capable to thoroughly rig you out at a low cust for cash. New and splendid lots of fancy Trouserings, Coating* and Tweeds of great assortments to choose from. SS^" Note the old address— TANCRED STREET, Near Arcade, _______ ASHBURTON F. CTiAItTi, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET. ASHBURTON. Site of the Old Shop, XTAS jnst opened a Choice Assort ed, raent of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair. Old Judge nd Cameo. G 8,D.,. V.V , and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Diva's Cigars Five Cigars and Case, Is* A nice piece of Furniture is a very appropriate and pleasing Christ mas and New Year's Gift, —And at— Pickford X I iMiril) •* ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE 'TRHERE is on vienr a very Choice and JL Varied Collection of all Sorts of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE Manfactured by the Firm and Guaran teed to wear well. A Laige Sto«k ol Choice Patterns in Carpets, Liaoleums, Floor Cloths, Iron Bedsteads, American and Austrian Bent Wood Chairs, etc., etc., at Ihe ASHBURTON Furniture Warehouse, TANOREI) STREET, Opposite the Arcade. 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 Vontizza CURRANTS, Valencia RAISINS, Sultana Raisins, English Peels and English Crystalised Fruits— all new and specially selected. A few nice parcels FANCY CROCKERY and CHINA WARE, etci, suitable for Christmas presents. Very Lowest Legitimate Market Prices] Come and INSPECT OUR STOCK EARLY A^feD OFTEN, STEPHENS BEOS.



WILLIAM SPASRCH^ir ■ (Late of the firm of Sparrow »nd Berrymw^ ■ f -y. : ,;? | Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TC DO TffK Tailoring Trade of the Town And tD enable me to do thin I have decided to charge Prices that have Mver bc«ft heard of in Aehburton^ Come and See for Yourself Tweeds, Coatings, & IVincy^ Suitings. JOTE THE APDR^JS : (Jjy* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.*s ana H. 0. Segers. RAST STREET. ASHBURTON 83C . v The Corner " to bo Kebuilt Lttst Few Weeks In the Old Premises. A LOT OF GOODS will bo 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 sissf s, at half price. Laaies "Invigorator" CORSETS, all sizes, 3s lid, usually 7s 61. PRINTS, WILLIIirERY, OF THE CHOICEST AND PKETITKST DESIGNS. HOISERY and all the various Articles of DRAPERY, GKNTS 1 MERCERY and CLOTHING to be CLEARED OUT at ;^| GREAT REDUCTION^ 1 THIS AND FOLLOWING .^A^S. . I :/ w. h. oollirr; FUKTHEII 11EDUCTXONS FOR [ FOR GHftISTMAS AND NEW YEAR. "TpRENCH All Wool Delaines, chcics patterns, Is per yard ; wore li'Jil ■■", "■■ Fancy Dress Tweeds, 24 inches wide, at 6d per yard Floral Flannelletbe, suitable for Dressing Gowns, U ; were Is 6.1 par yard Shot Silk Sunshades at 3s 6d, 4s 9d, oi 6r1,; formervpri^ 7s, 9d 61, 12s 61 Ladies' Umbrellas, all reduced, from Is 6d upwards 15 Dozen Lidies' Fancy Aprons Is, worth 3s 6J Colored Silk Ribbons, 4d and 6d ; were lOd and Is Cream and White Guipnre Lace, very fashionable—reduced to 6d per, y*rd 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 requUite for the H*r vert Field. 55 McCOKMICK LATEST IMPROVKD SfEEL BtSBBbS. 1000 Bales Binding Twine 25 Drums Colzi Oil 70 Cases Binding Wire 3 Cases H:*y Forks 50 Cases Valvoline Oil 500 Dozqji Kuife Sections 40 Cases Lubrolene Oil 1000 Machine Chains 25 Drums Olive Oil 5 C*.sks Bolts, Rivets, and VVaih3r« 50 Cases Castor Oil - LANDING EX TEKOA AND DORIC— 2 Cases Plated Teapots, rjruot;;, Half Ton Red Lead Frames, Jam Spoons, Butter HhIE Ton Assorted Piiiujft Dishes 5 Bales Wall Papjr 2 Cases Table and Pocket Cutlery 1 Cable Files and Jl»sps 2 Cases Leather Belting 2 Crises Copper Rivets 2 Cases LocVs 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 ASSORTM EN T , OF FIBST-OIiiA.SS C3-OOJ3S ■ ■..;■. ; Ml WHOLESALE PRICES. JOHN ORR & CO*