TELEGRAPHIC.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

(PUR PBEBS ASftOCIATIOX.)

LABOUR MATTERS.

London, December 1. Mr W. B. Perceval, Sir B. 0. N. Braddon, and Sir Malcolm Fraser, have expressed their willingness to confer with lx>rd Mayor Knill, with regard to his emigration scheme, reserving any action in the matter until they have consulted their respective Govern ments. Sir J. C. Bray, Agent General for South Australia, declares that in his interview with a press representative, he stated that there was no opening for labourers in the colony which he represents, but the interviewer reiter ates that Sir John encouraged a certain class to emigrate. A thousand unemployed assembled on Tower Hill at midnight, and marched to the WestEnd where speeches of a violent character were delivered. The procession was a harmless affair, the police having forbidden the men to carry torches.

THE PURCHASE OF MEL BOTTRNE.

The trustees of the British Museum have bought the original parchment of the deed of purchase by Mr John Bat man of the site on which the city of Melbourne now stands. It is believed that the widow of Governor McDonald first offered the deed to the Melbourne . Public Library, but received no re sponse.

MR LABOUORERE.

Mr Labcuchere has been formally reconciled to Mr Gladstone, the diffi culty created by his exclusion from office having been smoothed over.

FEDERATION.

The " Pall Mall Gazette," referring to the federation debate in the New South Wales Parliament, says that intercolonial freetrade would remove the chief impediment to the federation scheme of the Imperial Federation League.

LONDON.

London, December 2. The London County Council are urging the Government to introduce a Bill to form London into one municipality.

■JTHE* MELBOURNE MYSTEBY.

The Scotland Yard officials, who are taking, interest in the mysterious dis covery of human limbs in Melbourne, disbelieve the Jack the Bipper theory, but will not move in the matter unless requested to do so by the Melbourne authorities.

THE DARTMOOR TRAGEDY.

< Williams has been committed for trial for the murder of two lovers on Dartmoor.

THE NICARAGUA CANAL.

Washington, December 2. A oonvention,sittingin New Orleans, passer 1 a resolution favouring the Nicaragua ship canal on the grounds that it would double trade, bring San Francisco ten thousand miles nearer to New York, and attract the Oriental trade.

THE MONETARY CONFERENCE.

Washington, December 1. Senator Bland declares that Roths child's scheme will virtually render useless £80,000,000 worth of money now in circulation, the re'coining of which will involve the loss of £20,000,000. Brussels, December 2. It is believed that the committees of the Monetary. Conference have rejected Baron Rothschild's proposal.

THE TRIPLE ALLIANCE.

Paris, December 1. . According to the text of the Triple Alliance, as published by "Le Journal de Paris," in case of war the Italian forces will be directed against the French frontier.

THE PANAMA CANAL.

In giving evidence before the Panama Canal Enquiry Committee, the ac countant of the company mentioned the names of seven leading Parisian newspapers that had been bribed.

AUSTRALIAN.

A CYCLIST KILLED, Melbourne, December 2. Kingston, the well-known New Zea land champion cyclist, died to-day from injuries received by a fall through » dog colliding with his bicycle.

THE WEATHER.

RAINFALL IN ASHBURTON FOR NOVEMBER, 1892.

Total,,, ,:„• l:«i. Total rainfall since January 1, 27,15 Inches.

TEMPERATURE AND RAINFALL AT CHERTSEY FOR NOVEMBER.

Holloway's Pills and Ointment exert a mpidly favorable effect in ait those diseases which »re induced-by exposure tol damp pr By fcreat changes in t«ropercture. Ihey v/ill therefore Iks lound eminently 1 serviceable to thb«e!'Wiio Work in iron foundries,* opper minw, and colfieiries. These well-known remedies present manifest advantages in respect of use and effectiveness, are entirely compounded pf vegetable drugs selected with the greatest care mid jßegardlgss of pfjee. , ft rhep ugsd in accordance, wjth the ample printed jj'irectionß which accompany them, they act surely bat mildly, and do not nterfere with the daily work, There are but few diseases which are not capable ot cure --or, at all events, of great relief-1 Jjjolpjwaj'd remedies *re peneveringly used,

SUPREME COURT.

U'KR PttKHS ASSOCIATION.] Auckland, November 30. I The chemist, W. Powell, who wat charged with using instruments fur an unlawful purpose was found guilty and sentenced ip ten years' penal servitude. Wellington, December 1. In the murder trial, Lynch was ex amined thia morning, but nothing new was elicited. Peterson and Stohr both said Finlay was on the ground when he fired first, in this respect contradicting , Campbell, who said he was not knocked down. Lynch did not know whether Finlay was knocked down or not The Chief Justice'ssummingup finished at 8.30 p.m., when the jury reared. His Honour submitted the following issues to the jury :—(1) Was the discharge of the pistol accidental or intentional 1 (2) h intentional, was it done by prisoner in self-defen«e, and to protect himself from death or serious bodily injury intended towards him by deceased, or, though Buch was not intended by deceased, was it done in self-defence 1 (3) from the reasonable apprehension of death or serious bodily injury induced by the words and conduct of deceased and those acting in concert with him, although deceased may not in fact have intended death or serious in jury ? (4) If not in self-defence was it done after an assault made by deceased on prisoner, though short of an assault calcu lated to kill or cause serious bodily in jury? (5) Was the effect of the conduct of deceased such as to provoke the angry passions of prisoner, or to cause such alarm as to deprive prisoner for the time of his reason and power of self-control ? This is the first time in the colony in which distinct issues have been placed before a jury in a murder trial. The jury returned at 10.30 p.m. They found Finlay " Not Guilty " of murder, but on issues Numbers 4 and 5, found him "Guilty " of manslaughter, and added a rider recommending His Honour to inflict the severest punishment allowed for man slaughter. December 2. Finlay will be sentenced to-morrow. Seele will be tried first on a charge of in citing Finlay to shoot Lynch. A nolle prosequi was entered in the other charges against Finlay. Henry Cochrance for embezzlement and horse stealing was admitted to probation for twelve months. Two young men, named Henry Palmer and James Follas, cabman, were arraigned on a charge of robbing and assaulting John Duhig, a schoolmaster from Marl borough. After a portion of the evidence had been taken, they pleaded guilty to larceny from the person, and were re manded until Tuesday for the Probation Officer's report. Wellihgton, December 3. Finlay was brought up for sentence this morning. T3.it> counsel, Mr Jellicoe, attacked the local papers for the accounts of the affray published at the time, con tending they had inflamed the public mind against the prisoners. He produced certificates of character from America. The Chief Justice said no doubt Finlay had received provocation, but not suffi cient to justify his reckless shooting. He sentenced him to ten years hard labor.

CORRESPONDENCE.

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

THE HINDS ENTERTAINMENT.

TO THE EDITOR. Sir, —With your kind permission I wish to correct an erroneous impression created in the minds of some people by reading the report of the concert lately given at the Tlirjds in aid of the Church of England organ fund. The ball given by the School Committee after the concert was not in aid of the organ fund, but was given by that body for an entirely different object. There is also an omission in your report which I would like to supply. No mention is made of the very excellent supper gratuitously provided by Mrs Holmes for the per formers, and which was much appreciated and enjoyed. Thanking you in anticipa tion, —I am, etc., Thomas Farley.

WESLEYAN BAZAAR.

The bazaar, etc., in aid of the building fund of the We^leyan Church was opened yesterday afternoon in the Old Town Hall, and was fairly well attended. The stalls were neatly arranged and well supplied with articles both useful and ornamental, and it is to be hoped that the ladies who preside at them will do a sufficiently good business to-night to clear off all that is for sale. A cake competition was held, for which a considerable number of artists entered, but all the " events " on the card were not filled. For the "good plain currant cake, of net less than lib in weight," open to the schoolchildren of the county, under fifteen years, there were five entries, and the prizes were awarded thus -Miss Agnes Hill, Wakanui (twelve years), 1; Miss Florence Shepherd, Bal ing (thirteen years), 2 ; Miss Clara Huffin (twelve years), 3. For the best sponge cake, open to young ladies in the Ashburfcon county, the prizes were awarded thus—Miss iSteele, Ashburtyn, 1; Miss Huston, Newlands, 2 t Mias Sargent, Forks, 3. Seven entries of home-made bread were mide, and the prizes were thus awarded :—Mrs Turtoa, 1; Mrs Dr Leahy, 2; Miss Buck, 3. The judges were Messrs G. H. Bryant and W. Pollock, both well-known master bakers. Hand bouquet competitions will take place this evening=~orie open to adults, and one for children under fifteen years. In the latter, the bouquets will be made up in the hall in the presence of the judges. An art cplleption, of more than a hundred subjects, is on view upstairs. The bazaar will be open to-night.

ANGLO-COLONI AL.

PER PRBSS ASSOCIATION.

Londoh, December 1. l\ c Harrison Moore, the hew Pro fessor of Law at Melbourne University, presided at a meetings of the Eighty Olub, where the Marquis of Ripon eulogised the system of self s;overment as the source of fch,e lqyajty of the colonies towards the Mother Country.

COMMERCIAL.

I JSfil S KBSa ASSOCIATION,

London, December 1. Tne demand is made that credit in the drapery trade shall be redaced to four months, and that Australian bills shall have sixty days'currency. The wool market is spirited and very firm. Npw Sou uh "Wales consignments arc fetching B|'d to 10-kl. WeifLiNQtox, Uecepibor 2, The first wool sale oFthe se^a^n lor-the Wellington district wife he' 4 to-day. There was a good attendance of Home and local buyers. ' Bidding' was spirited prices generally satisfactory except; for inferior arid stained grade's, and reflected the repeat advance, in, tiie Jjondbii prices. Grer f sy crossbreds brought up to Bd. The Zealand Loan anc{ IV|prcantile Agency Company, Limit^d', Ol|ristghijrcJi report as fullow* 00 the wool market 2 — General satisfaoiion haa been expressed at the result of the local sales, details of which were givw fully latf week;, fa

then anticipated, it now ininspires tha; the full benefit of the expected rise ir London values w.h obtained !i ro, so th» no pood results would have ollowe i a••;. further postponement of the local auctions, fhe first immediate cons qiience of th( Presidential election in America has beer 1 che unexpected withdrawal (lfct us hop* only temporarily) of the American orden for wool in Melbourne We are not at present aware whether the same course will be pursued here. (Received December 3, 10.45 a.m.) London, December 2, ' Consols 96| ex dividend. New Zealand 4 per cent inscribed stock 105£ ; New Zealand 3J per cent stock 97|. Business in New Zealand long-berried wheat ex warehouse is restricted at 32k 3d. South Australian wheat ex warehouse quiet at 33s 9d; Victorian ex warehouse ilso quiet at: 335. Australian cargoes of new crop, early shipment, are offering at 32s 6d.; buyers offer sixpence less. Aus tralian off-coast cargoes are quoted at 32s Canterbury frozen mutton 4£d per lb ; Wellington 3|d.. Beef, forequarters 3|d ; hindquarters 3§d. New Zealand hemp steady but inactive ; |ood to fair quality £25 10s per ton.

Gisbokne, December 3. The first Gisborne wool sales "were held yesterday. There was a large attendance of English and local buyers; and competi tion was keen, especially for good lines. Prices ranged from 7d for strong, well conditioned Lincoln, to B|d for clean half bred. The result was highly satis factorily to sellers.

Grain and Produce.

The following is the Christchurch Corn Exchange report for December 3:—Wheat —Most of the miller* iaform us they have onough stock in hand to keep them going for the next three months, and the fancy prices they have been paying for spot lots, no longer exist. The fact staring us in the face is that our surplus is now at the export value. Oats—The demand from the outside is smaller—almost nothing—and the local enquiries are very low, with no speculative transactions whatever. Potatoes are. all finished with regard to export; some 2000 tons left over will rot. The Central Dairy Factory—We hear the obstructions in the way of building have been removed, and very shortly the foundation stone at Adding ton will be laid. The delay in this step has not been from any fault of the Directors— •' red tape " had all to do with it. The follow ing are prices to farmers, f.o.b M packages extra, potatoes and millers' goods excepted : —Wheat, prime, 3s 2d ; damaged, Is lOd to 2s 3d. Oats, feed, Is 7d to Is 9d ; milling, Is lOd to Is lid Potatoes, 10s, at stations. Grass Seed—tVe are asked for Italian rye grass; others neglected. Peas and Beans are not asked for, and few offering. Butter —Farmers', 8d to 9d: fresh factory, lid. Cheese, 3£d to sd.

Ashburton Markets.

MR DAVID THOMAS. Mr David Thomas reports upon the live stock market in the Ashburtou distict for week ending November 29 as follows :—On Tuesday at the Ashburton yards the usual weekly sale of live stock was held. There was only a very small yarding of sheep, say about 1065 sheep, 9 head of cattle, and 3 j pigs, of which my entry comprised 726 ] sheep, 5 head of cattle, and 3 pigs. There Was a numerous attendance of buyers, and prices ranged according to the value of the stock, and every lot I had changed hands at extreme rates. My principal sales were as follows :—47 shorn merino ewes, 5s 7d ; 25 shorn merino ewes, 7s 2d; 32 shorn fat crossbred ewes, 10s lOd ; 12 shorn fat cross bred ewes, 10a 3d j 63 shorn maiden ewes, ,13s 9d; 99 crossbred ewes with 92 v lambs,- 16s; 90 shorn crossbred hoggets, lls 6d ; 45 cros3breds, 8s j 211 merino wethers, 7s Id. In Cattle—lsold cows from £4 17s 6d to £5 to £5 15s ; 1 fat steer, £6 sa. I disposed of the 3 pigs at 16s, which, as the season is just over, may be considered a fair price. During the week I have sold 709 cross bred hoggets at 143 Id ; 458 crossbred ewes with Jambs at foot, 15s 3d; 479 crossbred ewes with lambs at foot, 16s 3d; 1159 cross bred hoggets, shorn, 12s; 159 shorn four tooths, 14s j^7 crossbred hoggets, shorn, 13s. I have a large demand for young sheep which I cannot supply. OPKIfING HINDS SAXEYARDS. On Monday, November 27, the opening sale of the new yards at the Hinds was held, at which there was a very large gather ing of the adjacent farmers and many from Ashburton and elsewhere. The day was everything that could be desired, and business hummed. The catalogues made up about 3000 sheep, 7 head of cattle, and 8 horses, of which my entry consisted of 969 sheep, 7 head of cattle, and 8 horses, and 1 succeeded in disposing of 21 fat crossbred ewes, lls 3d ; 267 shorn crossbred ewes and wethers, 13s 6d ; 211 merino wethers, 6s 6d; 50 crossbred ewes with 40 lambs, 8s 4d, all counted. I turned out a grand line of four tooth ewes and lambs being offered 10s each all counted. In cattle I cleared the entry — 1 at £4 16s 6d ; lat £5 15s; 2at £4 13s; etc. In horses I sold 1 draught filly, £13 sa; 1 draught colt, £13 ss; 1 yearling, by Conqueror, £7 10s j chesnut hack, £10. Taking all round the projectors of the yards have no reason to be ashamed of their venture, and if the general body qf sur? rounding farmers will loyally support the yards they are bound to be a success. Horsk Mabket—l held my usual weekly horse sale at the Arcade on Saturday, November 26. A fair entry coming forward for the day's requirement. It rained rather heavily afc the commencement of th% sale, resulting in a larger attendance, thai has been the case of late. Very few gjfadnrorses came forward for sale, and thwj^bf that class reached full values. For aged \ horses and crocks the demand was not so keen, and although I sold a good number of that sort, I cannot quote a strong demand. I yarded thirty horses, and sold twenty-two at fair values.

SPORTING

ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB.

Nominations for the Ashburton Trotting Club's Spring Meeting, to be held on < be new half-mile track at the Show Grounds, on December 16, close this evening at nine o'clock, at felly's Central Hotel.

DUNEDIN SPRING MEETING

THIRD DAY.

[per prbss association;]

Dukbdin, December 3. The weather is beautiful and. the attendance up to the average. The course is fairly firm, the rain having improved it. The following is the results :— Hurdles, of 90 soys ; two miles, — Magpie, 12st 91b, I j Miss Ellen -> &*> Wh, %; Young Talisman, 9st 51b, 3. The I Her was spratch. Won easily by a length. Time, 4min 23sec. Dividend ; £1 6s and £1 fa. PjiESW>ENr's Handioap, of SJ3O soys; onem'leanda furlong—Clunranald; Bst 21b, lj Bajbell. 7st 121b, 2; Tempest, 6st 121b, 3. Prime Warden 9st 31b, Saracen 7st 51b, Au Ilevoir 6st 71b, also started. Won comfortably by half a length, the same distance between Bay bell and Tempest. Time, lmin 55sec. Dividends, £2 15s and £2 13s. Kovkl Race, of 60 soys ; six furlongs. —Rondinella Bst 31b, 1; Emperor 7st 121b. 2; Langley Jaf 21b, g. Won esisiiy. i'ime—lmin X9sec. Ditidetids—£4 14s iho £4 8s; " •'

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I liO»t in the Hush. One of Dunediu'a- oldest inhabitants, who is still hale and hearty, has owned one of the corner sections in the city ev< i since the first sale of town land took place, soon after the foundation of tin, settlement. The original price was only £12 1O.«, but it is now worth at least £50,000. When the diggings rush took , place a Melbourne merchant wanted to \ buy the section, and offered him £1000 for it. This seemed at the time a fabulous ■urn to the owner, who, however did noi I want to sell, "Gae awa' wi'ye inon" he I said to the tempter, '' ye canna have come by your money honestly or ye 1 *adna be sac free wi' yer thousands."— Extract from the " Bulletin," June 28, 1890. Gentle reader, the above paragraph is rep ly instructive. You all have heard* ,of the man who swopped bis land in Collins Street, Melbourne, for a bottle of rum, because his land was " too far in the bush." Most of you know men, who to day are wealthy through their foresight in buying land and holding in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, etc. After having read the above just think for a moment, does it not strike you that now is the time for you to buy land at Perth, the capital city of Western Aus tralia, " the coming colony." It is now scarcely 18 months since responsible Government was granted, and the "Cinderella" of the ground has taken her position beside her sister colonies and will prove a formidable rivil. Business and villa sites may be purchased in Perth from £5 5s per lot, payable 10s monthly, no interest charged. Title, clear cer tificate. Plans and full particulars from P. Callighan, junr., 134 Swanson-street, corner of Little Collins street, Melbourne. N.B.—Every lot is guaranteed high, well drained, free from any defects, and per fect building land.



• How Sambo Understood French.—Fini says to the runaway negro on the raff, '•Jim, what'd you say if 'twas said to you • Parly-vous-franzy ?' " '• Wouldn't say nuffin. I'd just bust him over de ear ; if he wasn't a wite man. 'Low no nigger to call me dat.' Finn says the words only mean, "Do you speak French?" Jim inquires, "If they mean that why don't thsy say that?" DrForest says, in "Health, the New Method," we might make similar in quiries of the professors of Massotherapy ; but he goes on to explain massage, rubbing, and its beneficial results so that it might even enter the skull of the densest negro; and his muscle-roller and other new methods are invaluable. An edition of his book, much enlarged, is published at "Truth" and "Health" Publication Offices, 160, Tuam street, Christchurch.—[Advt.] The best medicine is Sander and Sons Eucalpyti Extract. Test its eminent power ful effects* in 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 in proof of the genuineness of bur 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, as 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 in 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 in 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 patieut's life.— Advt.) 3



TINWALD SALEYARDS. DECEMBJEK 6, 1892. MESSRS MILES AND CO. have received instructions from C. J. Haisper, Esq , to Sell by Public Auction on above date, — QKCiCi HiLF-BRED WETHIR GOXJVJ HUGGETS, in lots to suit purchasers. The above are of especially good quality and well grown. MILES & CO., Ashburton, F. A ARCHER, 11|1G9 Auctioneer. APHBURTOIS TROTTING CLUB. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1892; BACE PBIYILEGES.



MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. will Sell the following on SATUKDAY, December 10, 1892, At their Grain and Wool Stores, West street, Ashburton, At 2 p.m.—- Lot l—Publicau's Booth Lot 2—Refreshment Booth loc 3—Right of Sports Lot 4—Horse Yards Lot s—Kaco Cards R. FRIEDLANDI/R, 12 18 Auctioneer. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL'



fTIFINDERS are invited for a supply of JL DQQ GUSLARS for the year 18931. {specifications may be seen oh applica- tion to tha Town Clerk, to whom tenders, together with a guarantee deposit of £2, are to be delivered before noon on MON • DAY, the s'h December, 1892. CH&S. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Ashburton, November 28, 1892. 11 194 THfifEDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. 'fIpENDERS are invited for Painting the I Hampstead School Buildings. Specifications and conditions can. be seea at the office of Mr John Orr, Endorsed tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, are to be sent in not later than 4 p.m. on MONDAY, the 12th instant. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. V. COLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary. Christchurch, December 2, 1892. 12 23 ASHBURTON PRES BYTERI AN S&BBITH SCHOOL. SfsYWfls SO,NG, *• Uncle Tom," TUBSDAY, DEC. § 1893, in the Presbyterian Church at 7.30 p.m. PROCEEDS in aid of School Library Funds. Admission by tiyfeei oniy^



Tlie firebell sounded au alarm at one o'clock to-day, lifews had bepu brought to the station ot" a etack^ of firewood at Tinwald hfUing tai^on flre. endangering an adjourn in" house arid the English phurch. In the abaeuccof thp requisiVe guarantee from the Tinwald authorities tfie wi%w&. Wfts not tout vit, but tfte'ftre wawputoue without spread ing The Onslow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit nwn footured bj Aulaebro k md Co



MR T. BULLOCIC. TO LEI, at a I«.w ro-tal, Shop witli dwelling attached, fro; titrj; Wafcwiui Road. FUR SALE—Capital Building Site* fronting Alford Fm cst Road, l>eiii!» Number 31, containing slightly ov«<r £?acre, adjoining Mr Bruco's new house, and part of Lot 43, containing J-acre. Easy terms ,T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent. MR JOHN G.~RESTELL A COMPACT LITTLE FARM FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY MR JOHN G. RESTELL (in con junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited), have received instructions from Mr L. C. Bimler to sell by private treaty,— His farm of 65 ACRES, situated a few chains from the Alford Forest School. It is divided into eight paddocks, with good and well kept fences. The Buildings are very complete, and comprise large Dwellinghovse, Stable and Imple ment Shed, Cow Shed, &c. The Orchard, which covers about three acres, may be classed as ope of the best in the district. This property will be sold at a reason* able price and on easy terms. Apply to JOHN G. RESTELL, Agent for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Limited. Also,—To Let 1000 Acres fiibt-claBS Tussock Feed. FLOUR, BR\N. SHARPS, CHICK WHEAT, OATS, INDIAN CORN barley, shf.af and straw chaff, potatoes, garden SUED, F/rc., of Best Quality. All J?ro<lu.<se JLow for oasli. HUNDREDS of beautiful pot plants to be seen in the windows, many suitable bo train for next Show, at which I shall not compete. J". THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET. .Preserve Your Eyesigflit, And have your Eyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System oi N. LAZARUS, OCULIST OPTICIAN, OP London, Melbourne, and Calcuttta. Sole Agent for Aehburton, fe*. «AXi£K, Watchmaker, and Jeweller, WHO has been thoroughly instructed in this unequalled system. Each eye tested separately and different. Lenses, if required, fitted into frames made to fit the different styles of faces. Thus ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort. W~~ AN T e!> KNOWN THAT J. NICHOLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET. For the convenience of Customers. He has now got a well selected Stock of BOOTS AND SHOES, Which be intends to Sell Cheaper than any other Shop in town. His own make—" which is second to nona in the district," always kept on hand, or made to order on the shortest notice. Repairs neatly and promptly executed. J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Salek, Watchmaker. i. MT. BROOKE, OPERATIVE CHEMIST, ASHBURTON BEGS to announce that he has DISPOSED of the " Dispensary," and solicits for his successor a continu ance of chat support so freely accorded to himself. ORDERS for Brooke's Sheep Dip, Poisoned Wheat, and ./Erated Waters may be left with Mr Pkichahd, and will receive prompt attention. THE ASHBURTON DISPENSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mr CM, Brooke will be conducted in future by IHr L. E. Prichard. The present stock will be hrgely augmented, and any article not held will be immediately procured and kept in 6took afterwards. A correcb copy of all Prescriptions will be made, and ie will only be necessary for a customer to give the copied number when requiring a renewal. All country orders will receive prompt attention, and it wilt be the new ! proprietor's endeavor to make st THE DISPENSARY a well appointed establishment in every respect. 10J203 MA]SIUKE. > WE HAVK For Sale, GUAM'S SUPERPHOSPHATE. LARGE STOCK ON HAND, Tuckrr & Sloan, QOAL ANP PRODUCE MBUCUABTti N?T[OK TO OWNERS OF bTUD HORSES, rjQ&SJiI CARDS Printed at the Mail and (*uakdiak Offico with -Neat* ness and Despatch, and at MODERATE * CHARGES



gracie, maclean & co. 'clearing salfTaj 7"tkmuka. FEIDAY, DECEMBER, 9, 1892, At 11 o'clock. /"^RACIE, MACLEAN & CO., in VJT" conjunction with the Canterbury Farmers' Co-Operative Association, will Sell at the Tenauka Yards on the above date, on account of, Mr John Richmond, Silverstre?m, who has decided to. re linquish contracting, The whole of his CONTRACTING PLANT, Consisting of— 30 First-class Draught Mares and Geldings Purebred Cydesdale Stallion, Young Castlereagh Grey Mare Nell, with foal at foot ; first prize taker at Oamaru Bay Gelding Tom, champion leader ; winner of two first prizes at Invercargill and first prize at Oamaru Shows Thoroughbred Gelding, winner oi several races •SO Sets Shaft and Leading Harness 25 Horse Covers 3 Timber Trucks, Tarpaulins, ant Wire Ropes 1 Farm pray and Frame 2 Double-furrow Ploughs 1 Set Blocks and Chains, Trees, &c 1 Set six-leaf Harrows 30D Empty Sacks Sundries too numerous to parti* cularise The Auctioneers can confidently draw the attention of farmers, contractors and others to this bona fide Clearing Sale. Mr Richmond having determined to give up contracting he has instructed us to sell. His reputation as a carrier of 32 years' standing in Otago and Canterbury is well known, and on inspection the horses will be found to be no disgrace to any man. They are without doubt the best in the district, and are ■ thoroughly sound, staunch and reliable. GRACIE, MACLEAN & CO. J. MUNDELL, 1217 Auctioneers. Public Notices THE IMPEKIAL INSURANCE COMPANY, Ld. Established a.d., 1803. Paid up Capital and Invested Funds, Nearly TWO MILLIONS STERLING. MR W. W. WHITE having relin quished the Agency of above office, We Have Appointed MR ROBERT McCALLUM, Sub-A gent for Ashburton and District. SCLANDERS & CO., 12 16 Chief Agents for Canterbury. ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. .*. SUMMER MEETING FRIDAY, DECEMBER 16, Ml TO be held on the Agricultural Show Gronnds, Ashburton, under New Zealand Trotting Association Rules. President—Donald McLean, Esq. Vice* President -Daniel McKendry, Esq. Stewards -Messrs J. C. Duncan, A, J. Kelly, M. Friedlander, H. Zander, L. Mat son, and H. J. Tasker, Judge—Mr M. Stitt. Starter—Mr A. J. Kelly. Clerk of thk Scales—Mr L. Mat son. Treasurer—Mr J. C. Duncan. PAO«»A!HnC. 1.30 p.m.—Maiden Handicap Trot (in saddle) of 15 soys. Nomination, 7s 6d ; acceptance, 7a 6d. One mile and a-half. 2.15 p.m.—Lagmhor Handicap (in harness) of 20 soys; second horse 3 soys from the stake, Nomination, 10a ; acceptance, 10s. Two miles. 3 p.m. -District Handicap Trot (in saddle) of 20 soys: second horse 3 soys from the stake. Nomination, ,10s ; acceptance, 10s. Two miles. 3^45 p.m.—Ashburton Handicap (in saddle) of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 20s ; acceptance, 20s. Three miles. 4.30 p.m.— Handicap Selling Trot (in . saddle) of 20 soys. The winner to be sold and all proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination, 15a ; accept ance free. One mile and a-half. 5.15 p.m .—Electric Stakes Handicap (in saddle) of 20 soys ; second horse 3 soys from the stake. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10b. One mile. REGULATIONS. Nominations, accompanied with the necessary amount in cash, must be in the hands of the Secretary by 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 3, 1892, at the 1 Central Hotel, Ashburton. Handicaps declared FRIDAY, December 9, 1892. Acceptances will close at the same hour and place on TUESDAY, December 13, 1892 Five per cent will be deducted from all gross winnings for expenses. The District Race confined to horses the boca fide property of residents in the Ashburton County from Qctober 1,1992, to the date of meeting, and trained within the county during that period. DAVID ZANDER, U 99 Secretary. Stephens Brop,, market Bouse jam, Jin JUST ARRIVED, special Con&ignmem of English and Mauritius SUGARS —•Crushed Loaf, etc. Also, One Ton ol the Finest Patras and Vontizssa CUR RANTS, Valencia RAISINS, Sultans Raisins, English Peels and English Ciys talised Fruits—all new and specially se lected. A few nice parcels fancy CROCKERY and CHINA WaIIK SILVER WAttJS, etc., suitable for Christmas prfcsaftß' Yiery Lowest Legitimate Market Brices, Come a,nd ~ inspect qur stock 7early^anp_often, Stephens Bros. IS IS



STOCK-TAKIN G CLEARING S A:LE. ; H- M. JONES HAS DETERMINED TO CLEAR OUf som* Liue* »f his Varied Stock, in order to make room for new Goods coming forward for Christmas trade, REDUCTIONS ALL ROUND. TOYS AND FANCY GOODS GREATLY REDUCED. SALE TO LAST TILL DECEMBER 11. CALL EARLY] CALL OFTENj H. M. JONES. 'JUST m TIME POK THE HOLIDAYS*! 0■ ■ . n^HE Immense Stocks of the late firms of Sparrow and Berryman and H. and W. JL Craighead, with Large Shipments, of NEW GOODS just landed'* must be cleared before Christmas. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £5, now reduced to £4—-cash. ftS&Mens Suits to measure, usual price £4 17s 6d,. now £3 17s 6d—cash. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £4 15s, now £3 Ids—cash. Our name is a sufficient guarantee for GOOD FIT and BEST Workmanship We only employ fi st class tradesmen. BOYS' and YOUTHS' SUITS in all the newest styles and most durable materials. i POYS' SUMMER SUITS from 3* 6d. - " MENS' and BOYS* BOOTS and SHOE* of every' description 5/ Large]Assortment of ENGLISH HAND-SEWN BOOTS just imported" direct from the raatrers. Every pair guaranteed to give good. wear, Q^l j n^/roin/MEN'S ENGLISH BALMOPAC BOOTS reducer* OpcUiai Oargcllll^ tolos6d. (New Good* now opening out.) NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, etc., in great variety. Craighead & Berryman ? Tailors and Outfitters, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



Alford Estate. WE. have several Blocks of Land on this Estate for sale on easy, terms of payment. For particulars apply to I T. BULLOCK, Or MILKS AND CO., Ashburton and Rakaia "great success 7 OF THE A.S.T. Company. "TpVERY Customer expresses them Dj selves sttisfied that thin is the only Establishment in Ashburton where a perfect fit can be obtained, and the material cannot be surpassed for excel lence and patterns. All who want a good thing for Christmas should call and inspect the Stock and have their order early, as we expect a big rush. So come early and save disappointment. Don't mistake the tddreas— A.5.T.0., TANCRF.D STREET G. J. F. LUELOW, Manager. KOTICE. aAVIKO PURCHASED from Mr J im^s Cbaioie, the whole of his STOCK OF PAPEREIASGI3GS, GLASS, PAINTS etc.. I will i CONTINUE THE BUSINESS ) IN THE OLD SHOP, BUaSKTT STREET. Having bought the Stock at a Bargain T am prepared to Sell at GREATLY REDUCED RATES. Estimates given. Orders promptly at ended to, and charges reasonable. John Wilson, PAINTER, PAPKRHANGER, etc., Burnett Street, Corner of Arcade. 7 80 FISHING TACKLE. SEASON, 1892-93. Harry Frledlandcr BEGS to announce to his numerous patrons and friends that he has just opened, ex Aorangi, A LARGE & WELL ASSORTED JsTOCK OF FISHING TACKLE Of Latest Design MINNOWS in grefcfc variety, including the well-known Whitebait. MeUl Devon's, and the popular • ■ Kill-Devil Spinner. Also, Flies of every kind. Reals, Hook Gat, Mounts, Waders, Fish Bags I and Baskets, and Gaff Hooks. A Complete Stock of FISHING RODS. CRICKET AND LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS Of every description by the best makers* Harry Friecllancler, TOBACCONIST AND FANCY GOODS EMPORIUM, FISHING TACKLE DEPOT, East Street, Ashburton. For Sale, Purebred CANARIES ; a ew splendid singing birds left. GREAT SHE Pickford A ITntirlir* PREMIER ASHBURTON FURNITURE, WAREHOUSE LARGB, DISCOUNT TO CASH PURCHASERS. FOUNITURK of mU- kinds, Carpets, Brussels, Tapestry, &c. Mattings, linoleums, Floor Cloths, Ac., Sec., must be sold to make room for now ship. men Is to arrive. Oomo and Inspect our STOCK of Locally Manufactured Kbonised SidebowH Tables, &c, — Also—Chest* Pra^wsWaahßUnds, Fancy Yhltfes &>m in Rimu. ll«n Bedstoads; Austrian, Vienna, and Aroericau Chairs, in great variety. Venetian Bliods made to order. -NOTK ADDBESS— PICKFORD & UNDRILLj TANOR^t) STREET, .. ASftBURTON,



WILLS STREET BAKERY. : ; WILLIAM BRYANT has much, pleasure -in informing his friends and the general public that ho ' will open tha above on THURSDAY, DECEMBER 1, and carry on the business as Bread and Biscuit Baker and Confec tioner on his o*n account as from that date. Delivery Carts will run in Ashbur ton and Suburbs. He hopes by strict attention to busi ness, and supplying only,the best quality . of bread and small goods, to merit a fair • "' share of support. ' , Wm. BRYANT, Proprietor, Wills Street, next Cookson's *; 115138 Stables. ' *~~ ash barton V ; MACHINE WORKS ASP - ..- BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, ' Next the Post Office. »/ '1 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 SATIi- FACTION to oar Customers. ; A TRrAL SOLICITED. . . Thos. JE. lillwonh, PROPRIETOR. J. SEAL* & OOv SEEDSMEN. TURNIP SEASON, 1892. I VTOW Arrived, our Season's Stock "; OF \ PURE TURNIP REEDS, Specially Imported from, the Celebrated • Seed Firm of J, CARTER & CO., LONDON. ] Farmers are specially requested to ; note the above. , . Samples andquolations on application to > : J. SEALY & CO-, T~- RAST STRTJBT, Zealandfa Wools. rf^HE Wonderful Reputation of these JL grand BOOTS is still maintained, . and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF " is greater tban ever. ' There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS _ v manuiaetar«d than any other make in the '■: Oolouy l ; *-«I The Manufactarere are so confident "laf ,' t | the excellent wear of these Boots that 1 they guarantee every pair branded ZEALANDIA. ? . For real hard wear and comfo*t they > cannot be excelled, and they are made in. . so many different fittings thai every kind | of foot can be accommodated. ' ,-j;! Householders should bay this Brand 4? for themeelves and their children. \ ... ; 'j Once buy a Zealsndia Boot~aodfy<o« | will never buy any other make. r < ~1 Tho Boy*' and Girls* DKpiINDAKLi| SCHOOL BOOTS and the PAHaOOMk (Patent) are wonderful; they are Reguli* | Warriors. . [';''^ • '•- *-: ; .: - --'.| The Ashbiirtoh and surrounilin? dis-;;f tricta can now obtain these tine BOOXb ;^ trom '■• . 7":-;'1$ !ftr «T. Bisitop, r | ZEIL4NCIA BOOT STOII. ..'■'-■■ -- :Kl*t