CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expiessed by our correspondents.)

LEON-DRIVER'S CONCERT.

TO THE EDITOR, Sir,—ln reading " Paterfamilias' " letter m last night's "Guardian" I notice he s;\id: "Considering . . . the number of leading citizens who were present with their wives and families, I was filled with astonishtiient and dismay to find that no measures had been taken for the protec tion ol the audience." I should like Mr " Paterfamilias " to answer this question: , —Why should measures be taken to pro tect the "upper ten thousand" ho called "leading citizens," and no measures to protect the " lower two million " as the author of "My First Love" styles the two classes. Hoping you will find space for this, I am, etc, One of the 2,000,000. r A re.perusal of "Paterfamilias'" letter will show that the protection of the whole orderly part of the audience was m his view. We fear the " lower two million " sse to be protected against, rather than m need of protection.-—Ed.]

The Wellington Election.

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Wellington, January 12. The excitement over the election con tinues to increase. At Mr McLean's meeting at the Opera House to-night, there was one of the largest audiences ever m the building. Addresses were delivered by the candidate, the Premier, and the Minister of Education. On the eve of the election Mr Bell will deliver an address at the Opera House, and Mi- McLean will speak m the open air on the reclaimed land. Wellington, January 13. As Friday draws near interest m the election thickens, and the contest pro mises to be as keen as any ever se.en here. Mr McLean addresses a mass meeting on the reclaimed land to-morrow night, for which great preparations are being made. Mr Bell addresses two meetings to-nigh fc. Gigantic Committee meetings of both candidates are being held pretty well every evening to clear the decks and get everything m fighting trim. Both sides profess the utmost confidence.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Wellington Vital Statistic*- Wellington, January 13. The mortality m Wellington last year was 109 more than 1890, the deaths being 592, against 483. The excess of births over deaths was 780. but the births showed an increase of only 17 on the pre vious year. I,»h*r and .Benevolence, In consequence of the statement that the Labor Bureau had thrown so many people on the Benevolent Trustees as to be the principal cause of the overdraft, amounting to £500 or £600, Mr Tregear wrote asking for particulars with the account of the expense incurred. The Chairman declined to overhaul the books out of curiosity, but said he would furnish details if the Government wanted to pay back the money and would keep the names secret. The trustees agreed the names should not be divulged. The Chairman cited to the Board a number of cases where the trustees had supported the wives of men on the Pahiatua relief works.

TH£ ASTfßtfltTOtf GUARD!Atf: WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 15, JB9£.



STANDS UNrJVALJ.PJ> FOR Meils' and. Jjoys' Clothing. EVERY GARMENT IS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND WELL MADE. SUITS MA.l>]3' TT O MEASURE. NEW STYLES m HATS, SOARKri, TIES, COLLARS, and all kinds of Gentlemen's Underwear JUST OPENED, ' lIS SjPEjCXIOIN 13NVIXE1J. New Zealand Clothing Factory. W. H. WEBBER, Manager] THERE IS NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT. Great Bargains m Boots and Shoes for Christmas. ALABGE VARIETY of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S BOOTS and SHOES Just Arrived, Ex Aorangi, from one of the Best Manufacturers m England. 2H REAL (^E\i:iO: BARGAINS, COMES IBAXULTS' AND SECURE XTIE3ig JT> BEGS to thank you all for your past liberal support, and wish es you all <t • J-J» Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.] J. itrOCkelbank, Manager. J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STORE, A S H B XJ R T O N. rillMSTni^ 1891~2t IEWYE4R, 1899. 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 C HEAP BOOTS and SHOES, THE LARGEST STOCK OE 1 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. ANDREW" BLACK, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, KAS on hand and to arrive, a Large Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery. Watohes, including -English Levers by different makers; and has just opened out a particularly nice line of I adits' Watches at £3 each. Largest Stock of Gold Brooches m Ashburton, ranging from 10s 6d to £8 10s. Ladies' Dress Rings ! 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 J 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 reach ; Silver Scarfpina from Is 6d each. WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED atmoderate prices, — ANDREW BLACK, EAST ST REE T. The Massey Reaper & Binder HAS, SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO THE COLONIES IN 188 TAKEN MOEE |RIZES AT PUBLIC FIELD TRIALS, Where it has Competed, ANY OTHER MACHINE IN THE FIELI». 75 TRIALS. 85| 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 Massey Reaper & Binder Is guaranteed to be the Simplest, m Construction, the Lightest m Draught and the most Durable Machine n the Market. i A thorough trial is afforded every customer, and satisfaction guaranteed or no sale. £2000 WORTH OF EXTRA PARTS ABE KEPT IN STOCK AND SUPPLIED BY US AT MANUFACTURERS^ PRICES,} As per printed lists with each Machine. FEIBDLANDEB. BUOS. ASHBURTON. . "THE eOBIER, PURCHASE of the balance of a Wholesale Warehouse^Stock at the large DISCOUNT of 40 PER CENT. Now showing :£ Best French All Wool Dress Materials m newest shades, double width, usually 3s 6d now 2s Od per yard Single Width, do, usually Is 9d now Is per yard White Striped Muslins, usually 9d now 6d 'Best French Cotton Delaines, all colors, usually lsnow 7sd *A3 large") let of Fancy Goods suitable for Christmas presents, very cheap. W. H. € O IML I £R •



Santa ClausJ.s Coining 1 TN order 1.0 give the jiUvo a fitting reception the Undersigned has a Large and 1 A Ynriwl rit.-ck <>fT<>\>\ BOOKS and FANCY GOODS, all calculated to make suitable off; rinses to woVmuo Santa Ciaus, to gladden the hearts of the Boys and Girls, lighten tho pookets of Mm Fathers and Mothers, and give joy and goodwill to all c >n cwrned. BOOKS ! 800K>>!! BOOKS !! ! An excellent selection from various Authors and Publishers ; Picture Books, Books of Tw?el, Adventure, History, Bio-, graphy, Scientific, Poetical, Suitable for SCHOOL PRIZES and PRESENTATION PURPOSES ; Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books. CHRISTMAS CARDS m Packets 4d, 6d, Is, Is 6d, splendid value ; Booklets and ?unday School Cards. TOYS ! TOYS ! ! TOYS !! ! All Sizes, Styles and Prices m Wood, Tin, China, Rubber, Rag and Wool, Balls, Tops, Guns, Vessels, Trains, Watches, Horses, Boxes, Mechanical, Breakable am? Unbreakable, some describaLle and some in describable. DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS!! DOLLS!!! The Largest and Best Lot ever shown m Ashburton from Id to 18s 6d. Dolls 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 Electro- Plate j Desks, Workboxes, Albums, Photo Frames, Tourists 1 Cases, Ladies' Bags, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Cabinets, Mirrors, Plaques, Ornaments, Work baskets, Ladies' Companions, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. Ail the above are latest importations. Tennis Racquets and Balls ; Cricketing Material. SJ?E<JIA.JL. ANNOUNCEMENT. The above are all Marked as LOW AS POSSIBLE for the Xmas Trade ; bu having a Large Stock, and m order to clear as much as possible, I will allowa DISCOUNT of 2s m the £ on all purchases of 5s and upwards from date to the end of this year. H. M. JONES. THE HOLIDAYS. "TTTE have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a LARGE 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. SpCClal " us* Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. K^, Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES m TWEEDS, COATINGS, SUITINGS k 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 TbEEEYMAS TAILOES &OUTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. t Christmas Discounts 1O PER CENT FOR CASH, OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. ROBERIMURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLAT.S of the latest and most approved designs. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Ladies' 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 MAUBLB CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittees, 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, ASHBUBTON. Wool. Wool. Wool. sea sour 18» i-» 2. 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 delivered into Trucks absolutely free of cost to the vendor. My Stores having been built for the proper display of Wool, offer to yendors the best chance of obtaining the highest values afe 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 nccessaries^supplied ' t lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, STOGJK AND STATION AGENT ASHBURTON^ Land for Priyate Sale. KXLE—4OO Acres, 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 LYNDHURST —500 Acres, splendid Farm ; grand improvements LYNDHUFtST —892 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land MKTHVRSN —43 Acres, well fenced, good land SHERWOOD —500 Acres, good land, well fenced and improved ; 260 Acres m Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed DARFIELD —718 Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acres m Wheat, balance oi 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 clats home. The owner has determined to Sell, as he is ordered to go to a warmer climate MAYFIELD —126 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 FoJJfurther particulars and terms apj-ly d. ;t ii (,o n,vi, ASHBUEION I AM SELLING Hales' BEST TWINE AS FOLLOWS viz :— FLAX 5d per Ib. PURE MANILLA ... 7|d>r lb. D. THOMAS.



PUBLIC THUS:- gflg. ■ OFFIGE OF N.Z. j •"THE Public Trust Offic? f New Zf;al;in,l offers great advantages to its^Hents 1 including State guani i'c • >i<j:unst th;) fraud or dishonesty of fcho Public Trustee The following comparison o* mi.-si l^a behveon ths years 187? and 1889 will showlhe rogress made:— 1879- SO 1889 Cash receipts ' £41,813 - £183,336 Total transact on&, per balance-shoe* £92,318 ... £535,20 i Seouritikh- General-lnvestnient Account £70,864 ... £216,943 Special Investment Account ... £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account—Total receipts ... ... €2,139 ... £14,482 Administrations ... 172 ... .258 Probates and trusts ... 14 .. 3C Wills provisionally accepted 1 ••• *2 Letters received ... 2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched .„ 1,432 13,003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent _ BEST VALUE IN Binding Twine, Binding 1 Wire, Machine Oils, INCLUDING LUBKOLEINE OIL, THE BEST FOR BINDERS AND THRESHING MILLS. JOHN ORE & CO. NEW SHIPMENT OF TILE BEGISTER GRATES. SPLENDID VALUE AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS. SCOTT BROS. UNRIVALLED COOKING RANGES IN GREAT VARIETY AT REDUCED PRICES. . JOHN ORE & CO. Mr T. Bullock. Public Notices FOR SALE.—Several Town Sections TENDERS, with Cottages thereon at low prices and —-— on liberal'terms. Also,-—Rural Land rpENDERS are invited for stooking Hinds and Rangitata District, improved _L and forking, about 300 acres Wheat Farms, &c. Full particulars on applica- it Fail-field, also 50 acres Wheat and 200 tion. acres Oats near Newlands. Tenders close TO LET, at a low rental, Shop m on THURSDAY, 14th inst. at noon. Burnett street. Also, commodious For particulars apply premises East street, near the Somerset B. HAMPTON, Butchery. I_B7 Newlands. TO LEI I.—Cottagel.—Cottage on East J»elt DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. Rent 3s per week. TO LET.—House of four rooms. Cox . , , ir . HPHE Partnership subsisting between street, tost. BULLOCK. ' HENRY BARNES and JAMES - SMITH, as Carpenters and Builders, is — _^____ —__ —— ■ Dissolved by mutual consent as fnm the FUDlie .MOtices. 31st December, 1891 (on account of Mr ' .. , .„' .., Barnes leaving for the North Island.) THE Next Chertsey Sale will be held .   „. ' , 0^ All Claims against the IJirra must be i ti«-/-i-ktt\ iir Tm-r>T>TT * t>v o rendered at once, and all Accounts owing { MONDAY, Ji-Mi-Liu Alt I 5, are requested to be paid before the 14th I 18 9 2. inst. T. McDOWELL,^ Messrs Barnes and Smith, while draw- _____^if_l__. ing the attention of their Friends and -vrT-i-ytT -vr^Ai;) pTnrn Customers to the Notice below, tender j^ Aj VV X Ik&lt ixLL ID, their best thanks for the support accorded TW«w "W«*«»»» f l"ll*jrl*i to them m their business, and trust the Jl€fW I rtll l/drllS} anno will be given to Mr Smith and his AND BOOKLETS. new partner. HENRY BARNES. NEW 800 X S for PRIZES and JAMES SMITH PRESENTATION. Witness to signatures— FANCY GOODS, eto. H. W. BARRETT, L. F. ANDRE WES and CO. Ashburton, January 2, 1892. PUBLIC_^ OTICEI With reference to the above announco- Tttti ao: ' £i i *vi *. t> ii; !,;««. ment, we have pleasure m intimating HE Ofhce of the Ashburton Publwhin? fchafc > we haye info tnershi J nTrtcSWT' * iTi t \S nm under the style and firm of Brown and CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 pni. | January 1, 1892, as for dinner hour, m compliance with the GAm^TmH AND Buildees, and will factories Act. ... T m carry on business at Mr J. L. Brown's AbHBURTON^PUBLISHING CO.^ premise Bin Pai . k and CamerGn "GREY VALLEY COAL streets. Mr Brown will complete all work now IS THEm his hands, and Mr Smith will do the same with work undertaken by the late ¥ll?Gl ri1 rilifi firm of Barnes and Smith, and all new MMMU&m. vvmw orders wiU be fcaken by fche firm of g rown TjiQT> and Smith, who trust to receive a continuance of the support that has T'TT'RTT'csT-TTKm AT APTTTTvTTi'S hitherto been accorded to each of them. S 1™1™ tte^.^ to jJ^SS^ 118 STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. j|jj|jjy J J{If|IH^^DER WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING * BRIQUETTES, TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. Tinn«TTnTTirn AND PERRUQUIER, No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. QQom The Grey Valley_Coal Company, Ltd puRVBY()R o /^ poRTTNG GEAR W. H. COLLINS & CO., I AND TACKLE. Uf Age"tSl The Holiday Season. ODCTA-T AMNIIAI TDRESENTATION PIPES, &c, m VjillClrV I MININUrM-. XT every style, from the most costly m the market to the humble cherry wood. SALE toys. I have received a direct shipment of of these Goods, and School Committees and others would do well to inspect my stock DEAPEEY, CLOTHING, before purchasing elsewhere. On account of there being no presentation Almanacks AND this year, I will allow TEN PER CENT off all Cash Purchases of Fancy Goods BOOTS and Toys' THE SUMMER SEASON. Angling, Cricket, and Lawn Tennis '/tLHrDHJE^W" OBR'I outfits for old and young and suited to every purse. FOR FOUR WEEKS, Pay_™ a visifc- Commencing fIDIiISR, SATURDAY, JAN. 16. east street. OTARTLING AND AMAZING Sprfllg* PasMonS. BARGAINS IN s> AICOPH & C©., DEESS GOODS TTAVING decided to remrin m Ash- AT IS oa. FORMERLY 3 S Od. ™»" S>'°^ » *tadid 60 PIECES REAL FRENCH CASH. NEW FASHIONABLE GOODS MERE at Is 6d.per yard. DEP ARTMEIVT. Which have been marked off at consider- GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL REDUCED rates of profit, trusting to do a grsatiy increasei taade, DEPARTMENTS , .—, . Newest styles m Millinery, New Man- FOE ONE MONTH. tles > sncl Tuclor Capes. Beautiful assort ' ments of Ribbons, Flowers, 6cc. , Newest Styles m Co.stumea and Dress Materials, New Delaines, French Cambrics and _£\. NDR E W URii and Comparison invited. EAST STREET S, W, AlCOril & CO EAST STREET,



TENDERS. TENDERS. WANTED Tenders for Brooking and Forking about 400 acres Wheat. Tenders received till 2 o'clock p.m. on SATURDAY, the lfitlviiisfc., by JOHN GILMOUK, 1 88 Winslow. TENDERS. mENDERS are wanted for Rooking -L and Forking about 1000 acres of crop at Lyndhurst. Tenders close on TUESDAY, the 19bh inst, at 6 p.m. tor particulars apply to MAX *IIJ-I<J£ LANDER, Kolmar, Ashburton. 1 91 Entertainments. ' PALESTINE~AS"I SAW IT. Lecturer v-^:S ALLEV> ASHBURTON WESLBYAN CHURCH. FRIDAY, JAN. 15, 1892. Commence 8 p.m. Admission, Is. 184 "~ODDF ELTo"w S' HALL. Under the management of MR GEORGE KELLY, who has purchased Messrs Macmahon's rights for New Zealand. FOR POSITIVELY THE LAST TIME, THE PHONOGRAPH. THE PHONOGRAPH. THE PHONOGRAPH. EDISON'S STARTLING TALKING MACHINE. The most wonderful achievement of the ingenuity of man. I It Laughs, Sings, Recites, Plays on any Instrument, and Whistles any Tune. ~MLv Oeox'jsre ILelly Will deliver an intensely interesting Lecture on the FHOJNOGR-AJPII, and explain the construction of the Machine simply and lucidly. Records will be taken m the Hall and immediately reproduced. Popular prices—3s, 2s and Is. Reserved seats may be secured at Harry Friedlander's. 1 62 "mr~t~bullock SATURDAY, JANUARY 16. Desirable Town Property, centrally situated at the corner of Cameron and William Streets. Also two quarter acre Sections together with Cottages thereon, Peter Street West. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr H. Barnes (m consequence of his removing to the North Island) to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, the whole of his Properties as follows, viz.,— I T.S. 704, containing J-acre, conveniently situated at the corner of Cameron and William Streets, on which is erected a well-built five-roomed Dwellinghouse, fitted with all conveniences, Scullery, Wash house with copper, &c. There are a number of well-grown choice fruit trees on the property ; it is very conveniently situated, being only a few minutes walk from the Railway Station and Post Office. Also, —T.S. 1007, containing J-acre, Pecer Street West, on which is erected a new four-roomed Cottage with Scullery, well built with seasoned timber. There is also Coal Shed and other necessary buildings T.S. 1006, containing J-acre, adjoining the above, on which is erected a four roomed Cottage with Scullery, Coal Shed, and other buildings, all m perfect order. Both Sections are substantially fenced, ample water supply, healthy part of the town. Intending purchasers are respect fully invited to inspect each of the Properties and attend the sale. Terms liberal. B^= NOTE TIME OF SALE—II a.m. T. BULLOCK, 1J64 Auctioneer. Public Notices. TO LET.-BAKEHOUSE, centrally situated, with firsi,-class Oven, m thorough repair; Dwelling accommodation and Stabling. Apply GEORGE JAMES, 1 89 East Street. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. mENDERS invited, January 16, at 11 -L o'clock a.m., for Clearing South Approach Rakaia Gorge Bridge from Bridge to rock cutting. Mr Morrison will be on the ground at noon on THURS DAY first to point out work to Con tractors. WILLIAM BAXTER, 1 83 County Engineer. ASHBURTON WORKING MEN'S CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, Limited. WANTED, a Storeman or Salesman for the above-mentioned Society. Applicants must have a complete know ledge of the Grocery Trade. For schedule of duties and salary, apply to the Secretary. Applications, accompanied with testi monials, must bo m the hands of the Secretary on or before THURSDAY, January 21.— Wm, Mcßae, Secretary. 1 80 A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. MRS ADAMS* IS now opening soms beautiful New Goods suitablefor 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 Mirrors. Beautiful Slippers, Smoking Caps, Braces, Shaving Tidies, Cigarette Cases, Tobacco Pouches. Dolls, which are rpal works of art, beautiful dressed. I Toys of every shape and make, and a grand assortment of nick nacks ; and an entirely new stock of Pinafores, Aprons, Babies' Dresses and Layettes. Madame Weigel's Patterns always m stock.—The Ashburton Art Repository. ! CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAH Selling Off!!! Cheap Sale!! Get the best value for your money. Now is your time. Come ami see tor yourself. 20 per cent Reduction, this allowance genuine. JiMESAUINN, Watchmaker, having decided to give up business! is offering his large and varied Stock to the public at the above discount, consisting of first-class Gold and Silver Watohes and Jewellery of every description; Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings ; Marble and other Clocks, Electro-plated Silver Ware and Fancy Goods m great variety. Over !, 100 good second-baud English Levers and others m first class order. No reasonable offer refused. Also, a large Milner'sSafe. Trusting intending purchasers will inspect. jajktbs qtjiiviv, I "Watchmker and Jeweller, East street \ u . 12 1.



ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL VTOTICE is hereby given that Mil j J^ Isaac Hoare has been appointed Scavenger for the Borough, and all charges are to be paid to him at the following rates, viz. :— For emptying each closet pan where there is only one m a building, 3d. For two or more pans belonging to the same building, 2d per pan. For each load of rubbish, &c, Is. For half a load of rubbißh, 9d. Householders are warned that the Council will exercise its statutory powers to compel them to pay the contractor for removing all nightsoil and rubbish from their premises at the above rates. Attention is also directed to the provisions of Section 800 of the "Municipal Cor porations Act, 1886," which renders any person emptying closets or removing nightsoil without the leave of the Council j liable to a penalty of £10. Closet pans ; can be procured on application at the Borough Council's Office, Baring Square West. CIIAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, January 11, 1892 1 I 79



The Victorian Minister of Education has told the Council of school boards that he cannot see his way clear to re-introduce into State schools the Irish National reading books containing Scriptural lessons, that he cannot allow schools to be used for religious purposes on Sundays, and that he will take legal advice as to whether teachers may or may not give religious instruction m their own houses. The Best Remedy fou Indigestion — Norton's Camomile Pills are confidenty recommended as a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases lo which we are subjects Norton's Pills, with justice called the * Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act. as a powerful tonic and gentle perient, are mild m their operation, and safe under any circumstances. Sold m bottles, at Is l£d, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendors throughout thn woricJ- Holloway's Pills.—Nervous irritability —No part of the human machine requires more constant supervision than the nervous system —for upon it our health—and even life—depends. These pills strengthen the nerves, and are the safest general purifiers of the blood. Nausea, headache, giddiness, numbness, and mental apathy yield to them. They dispatch m a summary manner those distressing dyspeptic symptoms, stomachic pains, fullness at the pit of the stomach, ab dominal distension, and regulate alike capricious appetites and confined bowls— the commonly accompanying signs of defective or diminished nerve tone. Holloway's pills are particularly recom menended to persons of studious and sedentary habits and irritable state, unless some such restorative be occasionally taken. Certainly the Most Effective MEDICINE m the world is SANDER and SONS EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test its eminent powerful effects m 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 greatest of pleasure that I testify to the excellence of your Eucalypti Extract. Having had inflammation of the bone of the g, which came on after a severe attack o£ 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 m the meantime of the wonderful cures worked by the Eucalypti Extract, I obtained a bottle, and the extract 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 persm.de ai 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.—Yoms, etc., E. J. Cubnow, Wattle street, Sand hurst.—(Advt °, Ask for Ninian Hyfclop, and Co. s Imperial new seasons Pure Ceylon and Indian Teas. Special prices.—(Advt,)