Tinwald Racing Club.

At the settling at .Stone's T »wald Hotel, on Tuesday evening, the following payments were made for stakes won at the New Year's Bay race meeting :~W. Russell, £42 15s ; S. Alexander, ±2o 16«; P. J. Her-ley, £19 5 T. Daly, 419 ; L. Markey, £19 ; M. Friedlandev, £16 «3s ; H. Coulter, £16 3e ; D. An gland £9 10 , W. J. Doherty, £4 15s ; ,1. Sutherland, £4 15s ; W. H. Davey, £4 los ; J. Un bitt, £2 17s ;H ; WillUu»H f £217s ;J. M. Hampton, i' 2 17a. Total, £188 2b.

MAIL NOTICE.

THURSDAY, January 7. For South America, United Kingdom, and Continent of Europe (to connect with s.s. Coptic at Wellington), for South Sea Islands (to connect with Rosamond at Auckland), and also for Australian colonies and Northern ports ot New Zealand, per Hauroto, at 0.J30 p.na. ; parcels, 3 p.m.

THE ASHBURTON GUARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 6, 1893.



N. Z. C. F, STANDS UNRIVALLED FOR Mens' »™i Boys' Clothing 1. EVERY GARMENT IS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND WELL MADE, SUITS MADE * O MEASURE. _... . NEW STYLES m HATS, SUARFS, TIE-J, COLLARS, and all kinds of Gentlemen's Underwear JUST OPENED, ITS SPBCTION INVITED. New Zealand Clothing Factory. W. H. WEBBER, Manager. THERE IS NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT. Great Bargaing m Wools and Shoes for Christmas. :o: i A LARGE VARIETY of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S BOOTS and SHOES Just Arrived, Ex Aorangi, from one of the Best Manufacturers m England. . REAL '©BHtriWlß I» \ROAII¥B. COME EARLY AINI> SECURE THEMJ J"D BEGS to thank you all for your past liberal support, and wish es you all 4 • JL>. Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.J X. ttrOCkeHiank, Manager. J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT - STORE, ASHBURTON. Ictfaii*atA»7l«SSilblwisw year,™ F. NOKES, ONCE more presents his Compliments to the Inhabitants of Ashburton"; and the Public generally, wishing them all the Compliments of the Season, and hopes that one and all, both large and small, will have a pair of NOKES' GOOD CHEAP BOOTS and SHOE Si THE LARGEST STOCK OP BOOTS AND SHOES TO CHOOSE FROM. BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH ME. BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE. PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO F. NOKES. LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET.] [fCBI^ X fill SEA SOW ffswMiHi ANDREW BLACK. WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, HAS on hand and to arrive, a Lanje Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery. Watches, including English Levers by different makers ; and has just opened out'a particularly nice"line of I adies' Watches at £3 each. Largest Siock of Gold Brooches m Ashburton, ranging from 10s 6d to £8 10s. Ladies' Dress Rin«a from 15s to £8 each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5 ss. Gold Lockets from 10s. Gold and Silver Charms, &c, &c., at, reduced prices. SPECIAL LlNES—First; class Electro-plated Butter Knife, Jelly Spoon, Pickle Fork, and Sardine Fork, with ivory handles, at 15s the set. SPECTACLES—Best Pebbles at 6s per pair. Silver Brooches from 3s each ; Silver Earrings from 2s each ; Silver "Scarfpins from Is 6d each. WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED —--""- mREW BLACKi EAST ST R E E T. The Massey Beaper & Binder HAS, SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO THE COLONIES IN 188 TAKEN MOEE PEIZES AT PUBLIC FIELD TRIALS, Where it has Competed, THAN ANY OTHER MACHINE IN THE FIELIV 75 TRIALS. 851 PRIZES. EVERY TRIAL PUBLISHED has been held under the auspices of an Agricul tural Society, and no Showyard Prizes included to swell the lists. The ]Has§ey Reaper A Binder Is guaranteed to be the Simplest m Construction, the Lightest m Draught^ 6 and the most Durable Machine n the Market. A thorough trial is afforded every customer, and satisfaction guaranteed " or no sale. £2000 WORTH OF EXTRA PARTS ARE KEPT IN STOCK AND SUPPLIED BY US AT MANUFACTURERS; PRICES, As per printed lists with each Machine. 1 FEIEDLANDER BKOS. ASHBURTON. PURCHASE of the balance of a Wholesale Warehouse" Slock at the large DISCOUNT of 40 PER CENT. Now showing : Best French AH Wool Dress Materials In newest; shades, double width, usually 3s 6d now 2s Od per yard Single Width", do, usually Is 9d now Is per yari.l White Striped Muslins, usually 9d now 6d g Best French Cotton Delaiuos, all colons, usually Is now 7£d A largej,l«t'[ of Fancy Goods suitable for Christmas) presents, very cheap. fW. H COLLIER,



Santa Glaus is doming 4 , io i ———— TN order io give tho above a fitting reception the Undersigned has a Large and J- Varied Sti.cki)f TOYS, BOOKS and FANCY GOODS, all calculated to nuke suitable off rin«s to we'eomo Santa Clans, to gladden the hearts of the Boys and Uiri*, lighten the pookas of tlio. Fillers and Mothers, and give joy and goodwill to all c »n ---corned. BOOKS! BOOK.!! BOOKS!!! An excellent selection from various Authors and Publishers ; Picture Books, Books of Tstrel, Adventure, History, bio graphy, Scientific, Poetical, Suitable for SCHOOL PRIZES and PRESEJSNATION PURPOSES ; Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books. CHRISTMAS CARDS m Packets 4d, 6d, Is, Is 6d, splendid value ; Booklets and Sunday School Cards. TOYS! TOYS!! TOYS!!! All Sizes, Styles and Prices m Wood, lin, China, Rubber, Rag and Wool, Balls. Tops, Guns, Vessels, Trains, Watches, Horses, Boxes, Mechanical, Breakable and Unbreakable, some describakle an-A some in describable. DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS!! DOLLS!!! The Largest and Best Lot ever shown m Ashburton from Id to 18s bd. JJons that speak and Dolls that don t; Dolls that break and Dolls that wont; Moveable, Sleeping and Bathing Dolls. „ „ FANCY GOODS! FANCY GOODS!! Great Variety of useful and Ornamental Goods m Leather, Plush and JUectro- Plate ; Desks, Workboxes, Albums, Photo Frames, Tourists' Cases, Ladies Bags, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Cabinets, Mirrors, Plaques, Ornaments, >York. baskets, Ladies' Companions, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. All the above are latest; importations. Tennis Racquets and Balls ; Cricketing Material. SJPEOIAJL, ANNOUNCEMENT. The above are all Marked as LOW AS POSSIBLE for the Xmas Trade ;■ b having a Large Stock, and m order to clear as much as possible, I will allowa DISCOUJS 1 of 2s m the £ on all purchases of 5s and upwards from date to the end of this year. H. M. JONES. THE HOLIDAYS. TT7E have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a LAKGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m GENTS'HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &c. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. Special ' Just Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. K3lb Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES m TWEEDS, COATINGS, SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for the present season. The rush of orders already m hand shows that all who want New Suits for the Holidays will do well to favour us with their measurements as early as possible. MEN'S & BOYS' BOOTS & SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. HAND SEWN, &o. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW TbERBTMAS. TAILORS & OUTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Art^At^ri Christmas Discounts "|pl||||j fO PER CENT FOR CASH, !^fe^Sl OFE ALL JEWELLERY> PLATE» ETa ißjii ROBERTMURRAY PRACIICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATS of the latest and most approved designs. . , JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittaes, School Committees &c. &c. All Departments of work done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON IS9I-92. I AM Prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances (free of Commission) upon al Wool placed m my hands for sale m Ashburton or elsewhere. Wool offered at the local sales and not sold will be properly packed and 1 delivered into Trucks absolutely free of cost to the vendor. My Stores having been built for the proper display of Wool, offer to vendors the best chance of obtaining the highest values at our sales to be held on December 1, 1891, Nothing on my part shall be wanting to attain that much desired end. Wool Packs (heavy weights), Twine, Oils, and all other ncceasaries^supplied ' t lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, STOCK AND STATION AGENT ASHBURTON' Land for Priyate Sale. KILE—4OO Acre?, R.S. 26030 and 26032, 300 Acres m Wheat, 66 Oats, balanc , m grass CHERTSEY—I26 Acres, 28 Acres Wheat, 98 Acres m Grass 3 years CHERTSEY —600 Acres, large acreage m crop ; good improvements LYNDHCRST—SOO Acres, splendid Farm ; grand improvements LYNDHQRST—B92 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land MHITHVRN —43 Acres, well fenced, good land SHERWOOD —500 Acres, good land, well fenced and improved j 260 Acres m Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed DARFIELD—7IB Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acres m Wheat, balance ot the land m Grass from four to eight years. This Farm has yielded 36 to 40br.s. of Wheat to the acre. 52 to 57^bus. Oats, and is well worth the attention of anyone requiring a first claes home. The owner has determined to Sell, as he is ordered to go to a warmer climate MAYFIELD—I26 Acres, first-class land on the banks of the Hinds TINWALD—IO Acres, m the centre of the Township DROMORE—7S Acres, well improved, all m Grass WINDERMERE—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD —First-class new Dwelling House, 4 acres, prime land, Carter s Terrace o Fo t "further particulars and terras apvty O. IT H^O MAS, ASHBURTON fc — * j AM SELLING Hales' BEST TWINE AS FOLLOWS, viz :— d FLAX 5d per lb. PURE MANILLA 7Jd per lb, J D. THOMAS,



i Tiirnip Seeds. FOE SALE, IM LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES,— PURPLE & GIVRES T,*P ABERDEEN, MAMMOTH, WHITE STONE, & GREYSTONE, &c. ALSO— AKTIFICIAL MANURES SUPERPHOSPHATES, BONE DUST, &c. BIINIDIEIR. T"W"ITSr:EJ OF THE BEST BRANDS AT THE ; LOWEST,- CUR-BENT PRICES. j MACHINE OILS OF ALL KINDS, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. Grain Crops insnrod against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rates. geohge Jameson. **liiHirton and Rakaia. PUBLIC TRUST OFFICE OF N.Z. THE Public Trust Office- f New Zealand offers great advantages to its clients including State guarantee against the fraud or dishonesty of the Public Trustee The following comparison ot business between tha years 187? and 1889 will showthe crogressmade:- , Cash receipts .... - ••< £41,813 .. £183,336 Total transact ons, per balance-sheet £92,318 ... £835,202 S Xf 1 TTTtITIK S" Generaflnvestment Account £70,864 ... 1216,943 Special Investment Account ... £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account—Total receipts '" £14,482 Administrations 172 .... ,258 Probates and trusts ... 14 .. dO SSSSSS^.rI^ 1.::■ .::• r w« ■■■ «mS Utters ditched .. .„ . j,^ j£» 7^, . , PufeliC NO 1103* Christmas. — — PURE WATER. EVERY Customer spending 5s and up wards at _.„ W.W. Spencer & Go's Will receive a nice Christmas Present. JiiXTllilil S We are now Celling GENERAL PATENT ACME DRAPERY, CLOTHING, and BOOTS, TTrim _ r , as cheap as any house m New Zealand. Al-^ R rI L 1 L, X Note a few prices— • FOR SALE. Special value m Double-width Cashmeres, 10|d. Summeir Dress Goods, 4s lid doz. a NY size, from five quarts to thirty Prints, Ginghams, Plain Zephyrs, we sell /-\ gallons, to suit everyone. at ridiculous prices. Good Washing Print 3W, White Muslin, Prices from 9s to 60s. 4|d. " _ ■ These are wonderful Bargains. Sample Filters on view m my yard Very wide Window Net 4|d, Grey Calico axKoining Mail Office. '2s-6d doz., White Calico 2s 9d doz. Liberty Muslins 8s lid doz. W. H. RULE. Double-width White Twill Sheeting, 10|d. Patentee, White Lace Curtains Is lid pair. 12f 167 Ashburton. Table Damask Is, -— :— • adies 1 Underclothing and Corsets we make a specialty. The largest stock "V"-|vi a a 1 ftOl m Ashburton co choose from at very lOt/l • low prices. Neck Ribbons lOd doz. Sash Ribbons 9d, New Flowers 2d, each Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6d, Boys' Tweed, Suits 4s lid. Men's, Youths' and Boys' Hats, Shirts, "DEAUTIFUL SELECTION Sox, at your own prices. J£> ov Men's Ties 3d each. Men's Straw Hats r°mBOOTS AND SHOES. MCW GcOOCl* Men's Bluchers 5s lid. Men a Bal morals 8s 6d. Men's colonial-made nailed . SUITABLE _ Shooters from 8s lid. Women's strong r-i J Elastic Sides 6s 9d. Women's strong <--, foe M Leather Slippers 3s 9d. Ladies' French " Shoes 4s lid a pair. Children's Patenb <*> niUICTHU' DRL^fVTG W Leather Strap Slippers Is, at M IHJUMIUAO rilJl'suill» M Remember —Every Customer spending 5s and upwards will rece've a nice useful - Ul Christmas Present. r/ T — ,j W. 1 8PHBIR k CD'S < g THE ARCADE  —Also- _ . ■ f> DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. A LARGE VARIETYJOF m THE Partnership subsisting between MC W Cpt OOttS HENRY BARNES and JAMES hh c SMITH, as Carpenters and Builders, is -^ In every Dissolved by mutual consent as fnm the " °° 31st December, 1891 (on account of Mr j-h DEPARTMENT. co Barnes leaving for the North Island.) . All Claims against the Firm must he *— rendered at once, and all Accounts owing are requested to be paid before the 14th Mkssbs Babnbs and Smith, while draw- PICNIC BASKETS ing the attention of their Friends and . r<T?PA'P va-ptwtiv Customers to the Notice below, tender iJN GKLAi VAKIEIY. their best thanks for the support accorded to them m their business, and trust the same will be given to Mr Smith and his new partner. HENRY BARNES. * 7 s\ james smith Andrew Orr. Witness to signatures — H. W. BARRETT, " Ajghburton, January 2, 1892. Withrefele^elo-^hTab^-announce- TO STOCKOWNEES. ment, we have pleasure m intimating that we have entered into partnership . under the style and firm of Brown and TTIOR biLE, by the undersigned— Smith, as from January 1, 1892, as X 1 Carpenters and Buildebs, and will . _^ carry on business at Mr J. L. Brown's \ etennary Brass Enemas 1 present premises m Park and Cameron „ Sewing Needles (eye a Streets " P omt> kjuicc/Ijo i AT'll-' I 1 \ Mr Brown will complete all work now " t?WW F^p^m m his hands, and Mr Smith will do the » Clams same with work undertaken by the late " j) oc kin^ Knives firm of Barnes and Smith, and all new »»  »,T,. p  orders will be taken by the nrm of Brown " and Smith, who trust to receive a continuance of the support that has hitherto been accorded to each of I hem. WWg* *1 i r* i II 4» fi x JOHN L % BROWN. ITifvUILIUIvS r JAMES SMITH. FQR HOftSES) CATTLE, SHEEP, AN: Ashbuvton, January 2, 1892. 1?13 DOGS I FOR SALE. CAREFULLY PREPARED. I r\ Second-hand McConnick TWINH c CJ BINDERS, m thorough repair, ready _. . t or work. Apply, s 12J17_ JOHN oßg_^_g2:^ ADVICE FREELY GIVEN « UNION FIRE AND MARINE INSUR- , . . 8 ANOE COMPANY, LIMITED. as to treatment ot animals m Health an Dividend Warrants Disease. ARE to be had at the Office of JOHN _.._. G. RESTELL, Agent. 1|36 W^S^f&f)^^^ ASHBURTON W COMPAQ 1 an earn good income. Apply early, as ly a limited number ia required. LIMITED NOVELTY IMPORTING CO « aF.O., Sydney, N.S.W.



Mr T." Bullock. FOR SALE.—Several Town Sections with Cottages thereon at low prices and on liberal terms. Also, —Rural Land i Hinds and Rangitata District, improved [ Farms, &c. Full particulars on applica tion. r|\> LET, at a low rental. Shop m tfuuv.lt htreot. alk-», commodious premises East street, near the Somerset Butchery. MR D- THOMAS. M 1 ' RB THOM\S~has received in structions from the Chairman of the Wakanui lioad Board to sell at Bullock's Arcade on SATURDAY, JANUARY 9, 1892, a quantity of useful Tools, comprising— Screw Jack, three Augurs, Spirit Level, Saws, two Cramps, five 5-gallon Prums, etc., etc., and about 300 second-hand Sacks m good con ditiOT- D. THOMAS, i|34 Stock Salesman. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from the Public Trustee to sell at Bullock's Arcade on JANUARY 9, 1892, the Live and Dead Stock m the intestate Estate of the late P. Haktnett, com prising— pz Superior Draught HORSES. "1 Bay Hack MARE, four years. "I Grey HACK, broken to harness. "I Two-year-old COLT. "1 Duncan DRAY. And a large quantity of HARNESS and Sundries. D. THOMAS, 1t33 Stock Salesman. MILES AND CO. ASHBURTON YARDS. MESSRS MILES & CO. are instructed to Offer by Public Auction, on TUESDAY, JANUARY 12, A SPLENDID LINE OF ' iAAA HALF-BRED TWO- J.UUU TOOTHS, Direct from a Station; all being one brand and one earmark. J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEO. JAMESON, 1*42 Agent. MR GEORGE JAMEbuI* SHEEP SKIN SALK " MY Next sale of Sheep Skina by Public Auction, will be held on Friday, January 15. I At my Yards, West Street, commencing at 2 p.m. GEORGE JAMESON, Ashbui ton. J. R, BLAND I+3o Auctioneer"^ Public Notices. WANTED, Tenders for Cutting and Sfcooking about Six Acres of Wheat and Eighteen Acres of Oats. Tenders close TUESDAY, January 12, 1892. For full particulars apply to MRS JAMES PA.TERSUN, 1+44 ' Ashburton Forks. TENDERS. WANTED, Tenders for Stocking <md Forking 420 acres Wheat and 100 acres Oats" (more or less). Tenders close on SATURDAY, January 9,1892. All particulara on application to GEORGE W. LEADLEY, 12t158 Wakanui, or " Mail " Office. ~A~ MERRY CHRISTMAS~TO ALL. MBS ADAMS IS now opening soma beautiful New Goods suitable for Christmas presents; comprising the latest novelties m Alham bra, Dresden, Japanese and Venetian Goods. Lovely Mountmellick designs m real Irish Linen, Table Cloths, Tray Cloths, Pillow Shams. Afternoon Tea Cloths, Hand Painted Fans, Photo Frame?, Handkerchiefs, Sachets, and 1 Mirrors. Beautiful Slippers, Smoking Caps, Braces, Shating Tidies, Cigarette Cases, Tobacco Pouches. Dolls, which are mil works of art, beautiful dressed. Toys of every shape and make, and * j grand assortment of nick nacks ; and an entirely new stock of Pinafores, Aprons, Babieß' Dresses and Layettes. Madame Weigel's Patterns always m stock.—The Ashburton Art Repository. "ashburton county council. rpEINDERS, are invited for the follow _L » ing works m Hinds District :— I Contract No. I—Enlarging 798 chains of race. Contract No. 2—Enlarging 295 chains race ; 273 chains new race and 4 fords. Contract No. 3—Enlarging 524 chains race ; 215 chains new race 3 fords and ono railway culvert. Specifications can be seen at Council Office, and tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent m on FRIDAY, January 8, at 11 o'clock a.m. By Order. WILLIAM BAXTER, IYSS County Engineer. liaSlriiumii, TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, AND PERRUQUIER, FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, AND PURVEYOR OF SPORTING GEAR AND TACKLE. The Holiday Season. T3RESENTATION PIPES, &c, ir JT every style, from the most costlj m the market to the humble cherry wood TOYS. I have received a direct shipment o: these Gouds, and School Committees anc others would do well to inspect my stocl before purchasing elsewhere. On accoun of there bein« no presentation Almanack! this year, I will allow TBS PKR OENJ off all Cash Purchases of Fancy Good and Toys. THE SUMMER SEASON. Anting, Cricket, and Lawn Temii outfits for old and young and suited t every puree. D 3P 3 Pay us a visit. Mil tlDlilffi, EAST STREET.



Public Notices PIANOS, Organs, Harmoniums and Brass Instruments, sold on easy monthly payments.—H.M. Joaras. TENDERS. "TTT ANTED, separate Tenders for W Stocking and Forking 300 Acres Wheat and 30 Acres Oats. Tenders close on January 11. Pull particulars on action to gAML I+lß East Belt. ' TENDERS. mENDERS are wanted for Stooking i- and Stacking about 1000 acres of Wheat; also for Stooking about 1000 acres Wheat smd Oats, at Lyndhurst Tenders to be m by SATURDAY, January 9, 1892, at Six p.m. For particulars, apply to MAX FRIEDLANDER, Kolmar, m Lshburton. REAPER AND~BLNDER I?RIAL., A TRIAL OF THE "PLANO" REAPER AND BINDER Will be held on SATURDAY NEXT, JANUARY 9, In a Paddock of Oats, next to MRS BUTLER'S FAMILY HOTEL. MOSS & RESTELL, 1|46 Agents. ""oddfellows' hall, fob two nights only. THURSDAY (To-morrow) AND FRIDAY, January 7 and 8. FIRST Appearance m Ashburton of The World Renowned Inimitable BABLOW, THE ORIGINAL BLUE TAILED FL*, In his Astounding Versatile, Vccal, Instrumental, and Character Entertain ments, which have been so well received m Christchurch during the Christmas holidays. See Press opinions and Bills ot the day. Prices, 2s and Is. 147 ST STEPHEN'S CHURCH ASHBURTON. —ANNUAL— GARDEN PARTY IN THK PARSONAGE GROUNDS. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, 1892. 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. Ashburton Band. Usual Stalls. Various Amusements. Admission, including tea, la 6d. Children, Is. i^_ " TODDFELLOWS' HALL. MOBTDAY, JANUARY 11, 1892. Mons. Ldon-Driver, The Celebrated SOLO P^ST, will <*jvc one of his wonderful RHXIIALb * He will be assisted by leading vocalists from Christchurch. < M. L^on-Dnver TX7ILL only give one recital, as he W appears at the World's Fair, m Chicago, 1892, to give sixty.five recitals. He will perform his marvellous bJ UIAM. AT SEA," the finest descriptive solo ever .composed for the Piano. Box Plan is , W w open at Me Jokes'. All seats mus, he reserved quickly. Reserved feeate, 2s 6d, Back Seats, Is 6d. Open 7.JOj <Commei*«<3 at 8. ***<^ THE Next .Ofeertsey Sale will be held HOKDAY, JANUARY 11, II 8 9 2. T. McDowell, Secretary.



Miss Li c Payne was married on Mo°<*ay morning, at the Trinity Wesleyan Churcli Dunadin to Mr Ralph Steele Both are members of the Payne Funily, who recently appeared m Ashburton. Don't be Deceived !~-If you want the best Medicine the world has ever pro duced try Colbmane akd Sous Eucalypti Extract. For fill affections of the chest and lungs, consumption, asthma, coughs, colds, gravel, and kidney complaints. For influenza it has no equal. Under the distinguished patronage of Earl Jersey, Governor of New South Wales, Lord Carrington, and tU Emperor of Germany. Awarded medals at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors, and is the only pure Extract m the world. See that the label bears our trade mark (tree of life and signature Colemane and Sond, Cootamundra, New South Wales), without this it is a fraud. Price, Is6d and 2s 6d, Wholesale Dep6t ior New Zealand: Lichfield street, Christchurch, Sole Agents for Ashburton: The Ash burton Drug Company.—Advt. Holloway s Pills. -Factory Operatives and Workers m Manufactories, -lheremark able remedies which have been discovered and prefected by Thomas Holloway, and which for more than forty years have been successfully used m every .quarter of the clobe, are especially useful m all the mam fold ailmenta which afflict those who fey reason of their occupations are confined ior years, or all their lives, m crowded buildings and workshops. Holloway's Pills and Omt ment are associated remedies, the former restoring the vital powers when <h»»™»hed, and always acting as an efficient blood purifier, whilst the latter relieves local maladies and checks inflammation, and acts as a cleansing and healing agent m cases of bad legs, bad breasts, ulcers, and unhealthy sores of kinds. Tt/TY wife is a capital housekeeper, Her cooking is quite a treat; Her cakes and puddings, like mountains rise, In the baking powder her secret lies. —*Tis Warburton's "Can't be Beat. Ninian Hyslop and Co.'s "Impeia Ceylon and Indian Teas are direct from the Tea Plantations —f Advt.} Ask for Ninian Hy&lop, and Co.'s Imperial new seasons Pure Ceylon and pidian Teas. Special prices — (Advt,)