Ashburcon Road District, duly approved, j From the Ashburton County Council, forwarding for this Board's information a copy of a letter from Mr Shillito, apply for a water supply. From the Colonial Secretary's Office, Wellington, stating lhat the copy of a special order made by the Upper Ash burton Road Board, constituting sub divisions, had been duly received and published in'the " New Zealand Gazette of December 24, 1891. From the Commissioner of Crown Lands, r« the Board's application for reserve 2063. From the Commissioner of Crown Lands, stating that Reserve 2063, would be unreserved and opened for sale under " The Land Act Amendment Acb, 1887," either for cash or aeferred payments or perpetual lease. NEW SUBDIVISIONS. The following resolution, which had been duly advertised according to the Act, was put to the meeting, approved, and passed as a special order :— Resolved, that by reason of the abolition of number 5 subdivision and the constitution of two new subdivisions m lieu thereof, and m pursuance and exercise of the powers vested m it m that behalf by the Road Boards Act, 1882, this Board doth hereby order that the Upper Ashburton Road Board shall hence forth consist of six members, who shall be elected for the several subdivisions of the Upper Ashburton Road District m mander following— For No. 1 Subdivision—one member.  No. 2 „ —one member. „ No. 3 „ —one member. „ No. 4  —one member. „ No. 5 Allenton Subdivision—one member. „ No. 6 Dromore Subdivision —one member. Resolved further, that this special order shall take effect en or from the 31sc day of March, 1892. CHAIRMAN AND TREASURER. It was resolved that Mr Harper, m the absence of the chairman, act as chairman and Treasurer for the time being. ACCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £32 14s lid, were passed for payment, and the Board adjourned.

issued by the Government suggests that, (lie Baltimore dispute be referred to arbitration.

HAMPSTEAD TOWN BOARD.

The monthly meeting of the Hampscead Town Board was held on Tuesday even ing. Present—Messrs Andrews (chair man), Crooks, McElrea, and Elliot, An application was received from Mr H. Fowler for permission to lay down asphalt on the footpath opposite his shop, ottering to pay half cost. —The Board granted permission to lay down the asphalt provided the work were done to the Board's satisfaction, and to the level of the footpath. Quarter-coat only, how ever, would be paid by the Board. Resolved that the Banger report all troublesome cases of cattle trespass to the Board, and that the Chairman have dis cretionary power to allow expenses of witnesses. It was also resolved to instruct the Inspector of Nuisances to supply on next meeting a general report on the sanitary state of the district. It was decided to employ a man to cut thistles on the roads. The Chairman reported receipt of circulars from Ashburton Borough Coun cil, re Central Board of Health meeting. He had attended the meeting and the question of the rating basis had been discussed, but the meeting had adjourned sine die without coming t> a decision. The whole of the correspondence relating to the drainage from the school had been laid before the Board of Education, who had replied chat the clerk of works would be sent up to inspect and report. The clerk had since been to the school and was understood not to approve of the proposed concrete tank, but his repoit to the Board was not yet to hind. This was all the business.

The Temperance Move- ment.

If the wisdom or the prudence of the methods adopted by the Temperance Alliance is not to be admired their hope ful persistency certainly is. It is difficult to refuse sympathy to men who work so laboriously at the rather thankless task of grappling with a prodigious evil like the drink traffic ; and the sympathy is, per haps, all the keener when we hear from them an almost despairing cry like that which broke irom Sir William Fox the other day. " They had been fighting the battle of humanity," ho said, "for many years, and they must win m a Christian country. He was, however, sometimes induced to exclaim with the Scripture, ' Oh, Lord, how long ¥ " That the temperance advocates are fighting the battle of humanity there can be no doubt ; but the question still remains whether they are fighting it m the best way. To rigidly control the liquor traffic and reduce the temptations of the weak to within a comparatively small compass is clearly a possible task. To altogether deprive the strong—who, after all, ape the great majority of mankind—of their right; to take an occasional stimulant is a task ot prodigious difficulty, if not an absolute im possible one. The Alliance has had some success m a few licensing districts, but we are not' aware that the effect of fcheir success within those districts is noticeable. The fact is that even a pro hibitionist licensing committee cannot travel ahead of public opinion—it dare nofc prohibit. No one can answer for the long future, but clearly the time is not ripe for prohibition. Would it not be wise for the Alliance to drop the heroic task and concentrate every effort upon that; which is possible—reasonable and satisfactory control ?— " Otago Daily Times."

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PBK PRESS ASSOCIATION.

(Received Jknuwy 27, 10.10 a.m.)

GENERAL BOOTH.

London, Januarys. Ten steamers, with IGOQ members of the Salvation Army on board, will meet General Booth on his return froito the Australian Colonies and India on Sunday. After his arrival he will review ten thousand of the Army m Hyde Park.

THE INFLUENZA.

The death rate at Oxford is fifty nine per thousand.

THE PORTUGUESE COLONIES.

Lisbon, January 26. The Minister of Marine declares that the Government has decided to maintaintheintegrity of thePortuguese colonies.

BABY FARMING.

Berlin, January 27. A baby-farmer m this city has been arrested on a charge of murder. In his house the bodies of fifteen children were found.

CHILI AND THE UNITED STATES.

Valparaiso, January 26. The Chilian Government has with drawn the request for the recall of the United States Minister. A circular

AUSTRALIAN.

THE LABOR PLATFORM.

(Received January 27, 11.40, a.m.) [

Sydney, January 27. The Labor Electoral League .Con ference has resolved to add the aboli tion of the Upper House and the substitution of the Swiss principle of referendum as a plank of their plat form. Motions have been carried favoring the prohibition of sub-letting contracts and the exclusion of inferior races. Motions providing for State socialism and abolishing party govern ment were rejected.

THE LEVANTERS BY YACHT.

It is believed that Davis, one of the levanting directors of the Australian Mercantile and Guarantee Society, was arrested m Shanghai, but released, as there was no evidence of identification

THE MARKETS.

OPENING OF THE WOOL SALES. (PER I'EBSS ASSOCIATION.) ! (Received January 27, 11.40 a.m.) London, January 26. At the wool sales 13,500 bales were catalogued. There were a fair attendance of buyers and good competition for best quality. The price of crossbred wool re mains unchanged, while merinos are from par to 5 per cent below the ruling prices of the December series. The Bank of New Zealand has declared a dividend of 5 per cent. The "Globe" commends the action of the directors.

THE -ASSTntraTOff (HTABPIANi JANUARY 27, 1892.



Business JSotices.  ' AT «THH CORNER w; COMMENCES SATURDAY^ JAN. 16. t F^ON'T fail to attend, or you'll regret it. DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING at extraordinary prices. '* , V¥. H . COlililliK. REDUCTION ON ALL W^KEsBP AHOREW^ BLACK; V " WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, HAS on hand and to arrive, a Large Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery. Watches, including English Levers by different makers ; and has just opened out a particularly nice line of Ladies' Watches at £3 each. Largest Stock' of Gold Brooches m Ashburfcon, 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« 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 from3s each; Silver Earrings from 2s each; Silver Scarfpins from Is 6d each. • ' , , _ ,__,_ WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED: atmoderate!prices, m ANDREW BLACK, . . . ■ E A S T STREET. Turnip Seeds. FOB SALE, ' ' ' > IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES,— PURPLE & GREEN TOP ABERDEEN, MAMMOTH, WHITE STONE, & GREYSTONE, &c. ALSO— ARTIFICIAL MANURES SUPERPHOSPHATES, BONE DUST, &c. '• * BIN'DEE T"W"HsTE ] OF THE BEST BRANDS AT THE r. LOWEST CURBENT PRICES. (1 CIIHISTITf 4S, 189t A IEW YEAR, MACHINE OILS I OF ALL^KINDS, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF. FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. AGENT 1R THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE CO. Grain Crops insnred against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rates GEORGE "JAMESON"* *slifourton and Rakaia. J »*** TUST LANDED EX " MAORr" BALES Ifi Paperhanging CHOICE PATTERNS, ARTISTIC DESIGNS, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY. Inspection is specially invited to our Selection of new , , J*s PANELLINGS AND DADOES, WITH FRIEZES & BORDERS TO MATCH FOR DINING & DRAWING-ROOMS. Hew Designs for Ceilings. PICTURE PATTERNS FOR NURSERIES. BEDROOM PAPERS AT FROM 5d PER PIECE. 6000 PIECES TO SELECT FRO M. 60Q& * Competent workmen sent to execute Painting and Paperhanging of every description as required. . ,-^H Building Material of every Description m Sfimit f W. H. Collins and Co*, IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF € OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETO, TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company, Royai Insur nee Company. _—- ■ iM '"* THERE IS NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT. Great Bargains m Boots and Hhoes for Christmas. : ' 'w*«<n«»a*i A LARGE VARIETY of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S BOOTS and SHOES Just Arrived, Ex Aorangi, from one of the Best Manufacturers m England. J COME EARLY AINO HECUKE THEiU] S "|" T> BE^S to thank you all for your past liberal support, andwislies you all .c O • J3« Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. a J. BrOCkcUmnk, Manager. I J. BISHOP'S KEW BOOT STORBpj^ eASHBU R T 0 N.



Public Notices. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL, MRS ADAMH IS now opening som9 beautiful Nev (roods suitable for Christmas presents comprising the latest novelties m Alham bra, Dresden,, Japanese and Venetiai Goods. Lovely Mountmellick designs ii real Irish Linen, Table Cloths, Tra; Cloths, Pillow Shams, Afternoon Te Cloths, Hand Painted Fans, Phot Frame?, Handkerchiefs, Sachets, an< Mirrors. Beautiful Slippers, Smokin: Caps, Braces, Shaving Tidies, Cigarett Cases, Tobacco Pouches. Dolls, whicl are real works of art, beautiful dressad Toys of every shape and make, and grand assortment of nick nacks ; and ai entirely new stock of Pinafores, Aprons Babies' Dresses and Layettes. Madam Weigel'B Patterns always m stock,~-Th Ashburton Art Repository,



i TAMES PAIN AND SONS ' 9, St. Mary Axe, E,C, and2l, Walworch \ Road, S.E. [ HOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE | [ WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most reasonable ' terms. ! _ilo. Lls, L2O, and L25 Cases suitable ' for every Market. i 1 'Che Largest Wholesale Bouse m the World 5 Illustrated Price List on application. % ■



Business Notices. MMm&A Christmas Discounts '|Pi|||^ 1O PER CENT: FOR CASH, OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. jpfll ROBERfIURRAY PRACIICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKFiR, JEWELLER, &c HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATJS of the latest and most approved designs. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold anc Silver Brooches, Lockets, Ladfes' 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 Oommittaes, 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. THE lIOI,mVVB. 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, tec A BEAUTIFUL^ ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &o. SWCCilll : Just Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Best m the Market), which we are now Selllim? at WHOLESALE PRICES. KSt, Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring 1 Department. We are now shoAving 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 TBEBBTMAB TAILOES &OUTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 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 SHOES, THE LARGEST STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO CHOOSE FROM. BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH MEJ BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE. PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO F. NOKES LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET. Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS.] . '°'~ [REGINALD B. RESTELL.] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL jßusiness of Mr Johk G Restell, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they are now prepared to MA T E RIAL S . Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers, The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready fo immediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all sizes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws, Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &c. • COALS—Newcastle, Westport, Mount Somers. FIREWOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood Oils of all descriptions, Fife Bricks. PRODUCE—Chatf, Oats, Bran, Sharps. Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited MOSS andEESTELL, WEST STEEET, ASHBURTONI PUBLIC TRUST £gg. OFFICE OF N.Z. THE Public Trust Oftce 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 the years 1879 and 1889 will showthe r ogress made: — 1879-80 1889' Cash receipts .- ... ... .- .... £41,813 .. £183,336 Total transact ons, per balance-sheet £92,318 ... £835,202 Securities- General Investment Account ... £70,864 ... £216,943 Special Investment Account £2,655 ... £245,839 Expenses Account—Total receipts -62,139 ... £14,482 Administrations ... 172 ... 258 , Probates and trusts 14 .. 3C Wills provisionally accepted ... ... ... I ... 42 Letters received 2,122 ... 10,326 Letters despatched .„ 1,432 13,003 J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent



Entertainments. ODDFELLOWS HALL Under the direction of the Australian Theatrical Management Company. Managing Director : HON. GEO. COPPIN, M.L.C. Acting Manager ...Mr Charles Bradley Treasurer ... ...MrR. W. Grevilla f\ REAT Dramatic Event ; FRIDAY, January 29. Appearance m Ash' burton of the World-Famous Star, Walter Bentley, And a Powerful Company of English and Australian Artistes, m Shakespeare's sub lime Tragedy, HAMLET. For positively one night only. Prices—ss, 3s, and 2s. Box Plan at H. Feiedlandek's, Tobac conist. . 1 138 *»———■—i—^ ASHBURTON AMATEUR SWIMMING CLUB. A MEETING of Ladies interested m the formation of a Club m connec tion with the A.A.S.C. is convened for THURSDAY, January 28, 2 p.m., at the Baths. J. C. LANE, 1 166 Hon. Sec. VIOLIN SCHOOL, SAUNDEKS' BUILDINGS. MISS BESSIE SIMMONDS, Teacher of the Violin, while thanking her patrons for past favors, begs to stats she has a few vacancies for pupi's. Every attention given.—Bessie Simmonds. 1t144 X)OOKS, BOOKS.—Now Selling a To^ slightly soiled at Reduced Prices for Cash, comprising Novels, and Cheap Editions, etc.—L. F. Andrewes & Co., Stationers' Hall. *" ashburton'high school! fTIHE First term Commences on MON- Ji DAY, February 1. Pupils of both schools will assemble at 9.30 a.m. JOHN EDGAR BUCHANAN. Ashburton, anuary 23 1892. 1t153 mENDERS will be received by the I Secretary to the Club until 4 p.m. on February 3rd, for ERECTING a GRAND STAND for the ASHBURTON RACING CLUB. Plans and specifications may be seen at the Secretary's (Mr E. Saunders) Office, m Bullock's Arcade, Ashburton. J. C. MADDISON, F.R.1.8.A., Architect. Hereford Street, Christchurch. 1 156 ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUbT THE Annual General Meeting of the Ashburton County Hunt Club will be held at the Commercial Hotel on THURSDAY, January 28, at 8 p.m. E. J. FOOKS, 1f149 Hon. Sec, LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. SMALL BIRDS NUISANCE. "VTO BIRDS EGGS OR HEADS J^| will be taken after MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1. I§llß BY ORDER. PUBLIC NOTICE. THE Office of the Ashburton Publishing Company, Limited, WILL BE CLOSED daily from 12.30 to 1.30 p.m. for dinner hour, m compliance with the Factories Act. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO. GREAT ANNUAL SALE OiT DRAPERY, CLOTHING, AND BOOTS AT ANDREW ORR'S FOR FOUR WEEKS, Commencing SATURDAY, JAN. 16. OTARTLING AND AMAZING BARGAINS IN DRESS GOODS AT Is 9d, FORMERLY 3s 6d. 60 PIECES REAL FRENCH CASH MERE at Is 6d per yard. GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL DEPARTMENTS FOR ONE MONTH. j\_ NDR E W OR R, EAST STREET. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. THE Partnership subsisting between HENRY BARNES and JAMES SMITH, as Carpenters and Builders, is Dissolved by mutual consent as fnm the 31st December, 1891 (on account of Mr Barnes leaving for the North Island. All Claims against the Firm must be rendered at once, and all Accounts owing are requested to be paid before the 14th inst. Messrs Babnes and Smith, while draw ing the attention of their Friends and Customers to the Notice below, tender 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. JAMES SMITH Witness to signatures— H. W. BARRETT, Ashburton, January 2, 1892. With reference to the above announce ment, we have pleasure m intimating that we have entered into partnership under the style and firm of Bkown and Smith, as from January 1, 1892, as Caiu'entekh and Buildebs, and will carry on business at Mr J. L. Brown's present premises m Park and Cameron Streets. Mr Brown will complete all work now m his hands, and Mr Smith will do the same with work undertaken by the late firm of Barnes and Smith, and nil new orders will be taken by the firm of Brown and Smith, who trust to receive c continuance of the support that haf hitherto been accorded to each of them. JOHN L. BROWN. JAMES SMITH.



CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR Selling Off!!! Cheap Sale!! Get the best value for your money. Now is your time. Come and see ior yourself. 20 per cent Reduction, this allowance genuine. JAMES/^UINN, 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 Watches 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-hand English Levers and others m first class order. No reasonable offer refused. Also, a large Milner's Safe. Trusting intending purchasers will inspect. JAMES QXJINIV, Watchmaker and Jeweller, East street 12 1, BULES PATENT ACME WATER FILTER, WinnerofE.G. Wright's, Esq.,M.H.R. Special Prize of five guineas, competed Against EIGHT others at the Ashbur ton. Agricultural Show, T AM prepared to connect this new -»- style of Filter to any person's Water Tanks, any size that may be required passing m at the bottom, and filtering upwards through a large amount of filter ing material, drawing the water off at the top. GUARANTEE TO FILTER FIFTY GALLONS DAILY. W. H. RULE, Patentee, Ashburton. Wool. Wool Wool. 11 C. TABART is making CASH ANCES on the' ENSUING CLIP FJRKK OF COittOTISSIOHT. PERIODICAL SALES held through* out the season, the firyt one being early n November. All WOOL by Rail is CARTED FREE from Christchurch Railway Station to my Store. For accommodation, light, &c, my Store is unsurpassed for the display of all lots. Prompt, ACCOUNT SALES and PROCEEDS. Wbolpacks, Twine, etc., at Lowest Market Rates. F, C. TABART, A.uctionee'% Woo broker &c, Christchurch. GREY VALLEY COAL IS THE BEST COAL FOR :g THRESHING MACHINES. SIXTEEN per cent More Ht>at than Newcastle Coal. STEAMERS arriving twice Weekly. WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING BRIQUETTES, THE NEW PATENT FUEL. No Slack, No Clinker. No Waste. The Grey Valley Coal Company, Ltd W H. COLLINS & CO., I 53 Agents. ASHBURTON HNAHCE & AGENCY COMPANY, Limited, fiASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. Offve.—Corner of the Arcade and Tancred Street. WM. HORNE, Manager U.S.S CO. Jlpß|£SH U.S S., CO XTNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY j OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL prom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and Saturday, Nelson— Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland-Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin— Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne— Tuesday. EXCURSION SEASON HAS TffOW COMMENCED. QUO JAMESON, Agent for



Business Notices. ALL kinds cf Acconieens, Con certinas, and Musical" Instruments repaired at Gates' *' School of Music," Saunders Buildings. 1 112 BOROUGH OF ASFIBURTON. NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION. TAKE NOTICE.--The Valuation List of the Borough of Ashburton for the year 1892 is now open for inspection at the Borough Council Office, Baring Square West, A.shburton. All objections thereto must be left at the Resident Magistrate's Court on or before the 15th day cf February next, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Town Clerk's Office not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, January 15,1892. l§lol



PIANO TUNING AND REPAIRING. Mr Horace Thompson TS now m Ashburton for the purpose of Tuning; «fe Repairing PIAIHQ& All orders left with Me H. M. _ JONES will receive prompt atttention. Single Tunings 10s- Annual Tunings (three visits) ... £1 Is. 1t167 SCHOOL EXCURSION TO SPRING BURN. THE Excursion Train provided by E. G. Wki<;ht, Esq., M.H.R., will leave ishburton on FRIDAY, 29th inst., m two sections at 9.20 and 9.30 a.m. for Springburn, stopping at Tinwald, Wester field, and Valetta to pick up contingents from those districts, and starting back from Springburn at 6 p.m. Parties must provide their own pro visions, except tea and milk, which the Committee ot Management will provide. The Committee wilfateo provide convey ance from Springburn to Alford Forest for the smaller children free, and luncheon will be provided for thW requiring it at Is per head,



ASHBURTON CYCLING CLUB. A GENERAL MEETING of the Ashburton Cycling Club, will be held m MRS PEARSON'S ROOMS, ON THURSD 1Y EVENING, at eight o'clock. 1 170 A. J. MULLER, Hon. Sec. fTIEJNDEBS are invited for the purchase JL and removal of the Brick Grand Stand on the Ashburton Racecourse. Specifications to be seen at the Secretary's Office, Bullock's Arcade. Tenders, ad dressed to the undersigned, close on February 3, at 8 p.m. E. SAUNDERS, Secretary, Ashburtcn Racing Club. 1J171; Mr T. Bullock. £A f\ Two Sections numbered tfcU. 1205 and 1206, situated m Cameron Street West, for Sale at the above fi; ■■•. c. TO \/Al\— 200 acres Grass Land, Mit chain road. Apply to T. BULLOCK.



Ask for Ninian Hyslop, and Co. s Imperial new seasons Pure- Ceylon and Tndian Teas. Special prices,—(Advt,)



The Ashburton Racing Club invite I tenders for the old grand stand at the race course. The plans of the new stand are to be seen at the Secretary's office. Hollow ay's Ointment and Pills. — Travellers to and from distant climes would do well to bear m mind that those changes and thft altered diet and surroundings of their lives entail manifold risks to health. Occasions are sure to arise m which they will need a remedy such as thess renowned pills and ointment, and no traveller by land or sea should ever fail to have a supply at hand. Then he may truly be said to have a physician always at his call for the various emergencies of travel. Chills and fevers should be promptly treated, and the printed directions should be carefully studied at the commence ment of any illness,for Holloway'sremedies can be safely used m all climates. Don't be Deceived ! —lf you want the best Medicine the world has ever pro duced, try Colemane and Sons Eucalypti | Extract. For all affections of the chest and lungs, consumption, asthma, coughs, colds, gravel, and kidney complaints, i For influenza it has no equal. Under the distinguished patronage of Earl Jersey, Governor of New South Wales, Lord Oarrington, and the 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 Sons, Cootamundra, New South Wales), without this it is a fraud. Price, Is 6d and 2s 6d, Wholesale Depot for New Zealand: Lichfield street, Christchurch Sole Agents for Ashburton: The Ash burton Drug Company.—Advt. The best medicine is Sander and Sons Eucalpyti Extract. Test its eminent power ful effects m coughs, colds, influenza, etc. — the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. His Majesty the King of Italy and medical syndicates all over the world are its patrons. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle- We have no occasion to offer rewards m proof of the genuineness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and univer sities, the official communications of the Consul General for Italy at Melbourne; the diploma ! awarded by the International Exhibition Amsterdam —all these are authentic docu ments, and, o,s such, not open to doubt. We add here epitome of one of the various cases treated at the clinic of Schultz, M.D. Pro fessor, etc.—"C. 8., 24 years old; conges tional abscess on the thigh. Incisions made ixi two places. Although Lister's dressing was applied, the secretion became, two days later, very copious, and had adopted a foetid decomposed character. The temperature rose enormously. In consequence the dressing was removed and m its place were made during the day-time repeated irrigations with Eucalypti Extract. The offensive fceter dis appeared very soon, the fever abated within a few days, and the patient recovered after the lapse of several weeks. In this instance we must not lose sight of the fact that the latter treatment saved the patient's life. — Advt.) 3