Poulton, and opened fire, but without success. A hue and cry was raised, and Davies was chased through the streets, firing frequently on his pur suers, one of whom was wounded. Poulton was also slightly wounded. The police attempted to effect the infuriated man's capture, but Davies kept them at bay while he swallowed a, dose of prussic acid, which resulted in i his immediate death.

THE SHEARERS' STRIKE.

Brisbane, November 15. During the discussion of the question of releasing the shearers imprisoned during the strike, Mr Tozer said that the strike had cost the Government £78,000. MEAT EXPORT. The sum of £12,000 has been placed on the Estimates to assist the meat industry.

THE INFANTICIDE CASES.

Sydney, November 15. A quantity of clothing, in which the infants were wrapped, has been identi fied by the mothers who gave the children to the Mack ins to nurse.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Aucbxajnd, November 15. The Committee of the New Zealand Amateur Swimming Association have de cided to ask the Hon. W. P. Beeves to have swimming recognised as one of the subjects in the Public Schools syllabus, the proposal to be submitted to the New Zealand Educational Institute for their approval and recommendation. Woodville, November 15. A man wearing a mask assaulted Mrs Bacan at Pahiatua last night, and robbed her of a watch, rings, and £6 in cash, So far the police have been unable to dis cover the perpetrator. Wbmjbotoi», November 15. A 6re broke out in Mr Smart's pawn shop in Manners street at 10 30 p.m. The office at the back of the place was considerably damaged, but the extent is unknown. Mr Smart, junior, had been in the place twenty minutes before the outbreak, and had gone to post letters. There are insurances to a considerable The Electric Light Company have ready the machinery for lighting private houses, and are about to erect the necessary buildings. Oamaku, November 15. The Garrison Band was accorded a re ception on its arrival from Wellington to-night. The evening was wet and stormy, but a large crowd assembled to welcome the band. Dunedin, November 15. Bishop Nevill, in opening the Anglican Synod, emphasised the need for establish ing a cathedral in Dunedin. The Prohibition League applaud the action of the Railway Commissioners in throwing open the refreshment rooms for tenders from others than publicans. Information has been received that H. Gufchne and Co.'s brigantine Canaille, Captain Woebling, foundered at sea on Monday, on her way to the Bluff. The crew were all landed at Pahia Point, near Orepuki, in Southland. Invebcakgiix, November 15. Much needed rain has fallen during the past twenty-four hours. The weather is now clearing, but more moisture would be acceptable, the country being vary dry and mining at a standstill.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

(PJBK PRESS 48SO0IATION.J

Ih« Pawiuhoji fire.

Welunston, November 16 The insurances on Smart's pawnshbp are —buildings, £400, London and Liverpool and Globe ; stock, £3095, as follows :•— Economic £425, North German £400, South British, £750, Palatine £400, Phoenix £275, Liverpool and London and Globe £250, National £95, New Zealand £50, London and Lancashire £450. The loss is total, except a few valuables in the safe. Smart estimates his loss at con siderably over the amount of insurances.,, The M»rlp©»»'» Mail*.

The Secretary of the General Post Office states that he has received no in formation with reference to the alleged burning of the Australian mails at Nevada. The Department has cabled to the Agent- General on the matter. Wreck of the Caniill«.

Dunjsdin, November lb. The Oamille was valued ab £1100. She was insured in the Alliance Office for £900.

THE GOVERNOR.

RECEPTION AT ASHBURTO *.

By a misunderstarding, the special train conveying His Excellency the Go vernor, Lady Glasgow, and suite to Wai mat*, on Monday, did nob stop at Ash burton, and many people were theieby disappointed. Quite a crowd assembled at the station but the train rushed past at full speed. The Hon. Major Steward, however, while at Waimate on Mojday arranged for the stopping of the special on the return journey, and to-day advan tage was taken of the Governor's short gojourn to present him with an address of welcome. As the special tram approached the station the Ashburton Band played a Scotch air. On his Excellency's carriage being backed to the platform, Lord and Lady Glasgow, accompanied by Miss Hullowe, Mrs Boyle, and Captain Hunter Blair, A.D.C, stepped to the platform, and Major Steward (who had accom panied the Governor's party from Waimate) introduced his Worship the Mayor, Mr Richard Bird, who was sup ported by the members of the Borough Oouncilandother public bodies. Theie was alarge crowd of the townspeople, the half holiday opportunely affording the business people an opportunity of being present to do honor to Her Majesty's representative. The following address was read by the Deputy Town Clerk, Mr H. H. fooks. Ashburton, November 16, 1892. To Hia Excellency The Right Honorable Earl of Glasgow, Governor of the Colony of New Zealand. May ii please Youu Excellency, We, the Mayor and Councillors . f the Borough of Ashburton, on behalf of the inhabitants of the town and district, desire to offer your Excellency a cordial welcome, on the occasion of your tirvst visit to this part of the Colony. We would take this opportunity of expressing to you, as the chosen representative of the Crown, our heartfelt sentiments of loyalty to Her Atobt Gracious Majesty the Queen, and our sincere hope that she may be gifted with continued health and wisdom for the duties of her exalted station. We trust that the term of your Excellency's residence in New Zealand may prove to be one of interest, happi ness, and prosperity to yourself. Lady Giasgow, and family, to whom we would again convey a hearty welcome, and express a hope that at some future Opportunity we may be honored by h longer visit. \ye have the honor to be your Ex cellency's obedient servants, Rjuhahd BlRi), Mayor. 0, jj). Fqoks, Town Clerk. The address, which was neatly engrossed by Mr W. H, Rundle, was signed by all the Councillors present in the town. His Excellency thank'el 1 the Mayor and the inhabitants of Ash burton for the very $Qrdm welcome that had, been »cc,ord.e,d to

I him on this the first occasion on which he had passed through Ashburton. A ll the more was the welcome grateful in that he and Lady Glasgow were able to stay but a few minutes, and would not be able to see the district as they would have lik-d to do. He said nothing of the expressionsof loyalty—these he had heard with pleasure in every dis trict in the Colony he had visited, and he was pleased to know that such feelings of loyalty to Her Majesty were so general over New Zealand. Ashburton was the centre of a thriving and populous district, and one day would become a great centre of industry, Wherever he had gone, he had found communities of able and energetic farmers, who ware doing their best to make New Zealand another England, and it was gratifying to him to see that everywhere great success had attended their efforts ; and if during the next thirty years, a similar degree of prosperity attended their labors that had followed them in the last thirty 'years, the colony would be one ofjivhich the whole Empire would be justly proud. He again thanked them for their cordial reception. The Mayor then, addressing Lady Glasgow, apologised for being an old bachelor, and having no little daughter of his own to present to her. But he had b«en able to borrow from Dr Tweed his little daughter, Miss Mary, who, with Miss Mary Roberts, of Westerfield he would now present to her Ladyship, and he asked Lady Glasgow to accept at the hands of MaryTweeda bouquet of Ashbur ton flowers, Lady Glasgow accepted the bouquet at the hands of little Miss Tweed and her playmate, and graciously thanked the little girls and the Mayor for their pre sent. Lord and Lady Glasgaw then entered into friendly conversation with Dr Tweed and the Borough Councillors, each of whom was introduced by the Mayor, and on the call of Mr Harrison, three hearty cheers weregivenforLordand Lady Glasgow, who then, chaperoned by the Mayor, went beyond the station fence and had a view of the main street, joining the train at the lower ond of the platform, to which point it was moved to receive them. As the train moved off, another three cheers were given for the Governor's party, on the call of Major Steward; and the Band played "Rule Brittannia," followed by "God Save the(,ueen."

THE ASHBGRTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, NOYEHBER 16, 1892.



FOR PRIVATE SALK. j r T^HE House and Grounds in Tancred JL Street ab present occupied b Gr. Jameson. The Land comprises three-quarters ot an acre tastefully laid out as a garden and planted with well selected shrubs and flowers. The Dwellinghouse contains ten large rooms, lofty and well finished, besides Wash house, Coal house, and other conveniences. • The Stable Buildings include two Loose Boxes, two Carriage Houses, Harness Room, Men's Boom and capacious Hay Loft. This Property is conveniently and beautifully situated on one of the best residential sites in Ashburton, and is within eight minutes' walk of the Hail way Station and Schools. Easy Terms of Payment. *W!SM _ . —- ;C For particulars apply to "~ T. BULLOCK, Or MILES & CO. 11*84 Ashburton and Eakaia. FLOUR, BR\N, SHARPS, CHICK WHEAT, OATS, INDIAN CORN. BARLEY, SHEAF AND STRAW CHAFF, POTATOES, GARDEN SEED, etc., of Besc Quality. All Produce JLcrw for cash, rTUNDKEDS of beautiful pot plants 1 1. to be seen in the windows, many suitable bo train for next Show, at which I shall not compete. J. X H. "o" M A S, HAVELOCK STREET.



THE Members of L.0.L., No 23, are requested to meet at the Orange Hall on FRIDAY, November 18, at 4.15 p.m. sharp to proceed per coach to Methvei). J. COCKBURN, Hj#6__ Secretary, TENDERS. TITANTED Tenders for ploughing etc. '* 129 acres land at Hinds for turnips. Particulars on application to Dixon & Cow, Tinwald. Tenders clost MONDAY, November 21. IIJ9O ASHBORTON BOROUGH COUNOLL : npENDERS are invited from competent _L persons for making the valuation of the Borough for the year 3893, and com piling the roll in terms of the " Rating Acb, 1876." Tenders accompanied by a guarantee deposit of £5 are to be left with the Town Clerk before 12 o'clock noon, on MONDAY NEXT, the 21st inst. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily be accepted. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, Nov. 15, 1892. 11*95 ASHBURTuN BOROUGH CoIjNCIL. A PPLTCATIONS areinvifced for leasing xl_ riverbed Eeserve, subdivided into three paddocks. Particulars may be ob tained at the Town Clerk's offices, where tenders will be received till noon on MOJSDAY, the 21st November inst. CHAS. E. FUOKS, Town Clerk. Ashburton, Nov. 16, 1892. 11t96 ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB. SUMMER MEETING, FfilPIT, IItENBEB 18, Wl HTO be held on the Agricultural Show i- Grounds, Ashburton, under New Zealand Trotting Association Kules. President—Donald McLean, Esq. Vice-! President -Daniel McKendry, Esq. Stewards-Messrs J. 0. Duncan, A. J. Kelly, M. Friedlander, H. Zander, L. Matson, and H. J. Tasker, Judge—Mr M. Stitt. Starter—Mr A. J. Kelly. Clerk of the Scales—Mr L. Matson. Treasurer—Mr J. C. Duncan.



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MRS KNIPLER (late of Christchurch) wishes to slate that she his com menced Laundry work in all its branches Dresses and Shirts a specialty. Ite ferences and testimonials. Address— Burnett Street, next Fire Brigade Station. ll§Bt ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. pENDERS are invited for making addi -*- fcions to the Pavilion in the Sports Ground of the Domain. Particulars may he seen at the Town Clerk's office, where tenders are to be delivered before 12 o'clock noon on MONDAY NEXT, the 21st inst. OH4S. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Ashburton, Nov. 16, 1892. 11t97 " ORIZA PERFUMERY. 11, Place de la, Madeleine, Paris, T E GRAND'S SPECIAL PRODUCTS Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— From the for mule of Dr O. Revell. The beat soap for rendering the skin white and soft, Sweetly and refreshingly scented (rose, green and white). Savon-Oriza-Velonte, exquisitely per fumed for the toilet and baths. Savon-Oriza (Oriza Soap)— No. 2, extra fine, in boxes, 8 cakes. 12 exquisite perfumes, No. 1. Oriza-Savon-Incorore, superior quality, rose tea, white heliotrope and white yiolet. Aqua-Oriza—New toilet water, refreshing to the skin. Oriza-Hay—A toilet water with the perfume o new mown hay. Oriza-Aciduline—Toilet vinegar, aromatic and disinfectant, specially adapted for ladies' toilets. Oriza-Scotch-Lavender— Sprigs ot Scotch lavender flowers ; a rich toilet water, de - Cologne - Oriza — The high-life toilet water] Oriza-Water-Concentrated and lasting. Extract of superior Eau-de-Cologne. Gouttes - Oriza - Dentifrice —An extract for preserving the teeth and gums in good health and preventing decay. Oriza-Dentaire, in paste or powder, for whitening the teeth without affecting the enameL Ess Oriza -et - Oriza-Lys—Perfumes for scenting linen and the handkerch c without staining. Orizn-Oil —Variously perfumed ; for ren ik.ri.ng the hair soft and brilliant, and preventing it from falling off. Oriza-Lacte (Oriza Milk)—An emulsive lotion, refreshing tonic to the skin, removing re spots and preventing wrinkles on the face. Creme Oriza (of Ninon de Lencios) -For producing a beautiful white com plexion with the clearness and velvety softness of youth.. Or zaline-Colotante (the best hair dye)— For instantaneously dyeing the hair to any shade and with no danger to health. : boxes, each with brushes comb, pro ctus,"an<? bottle ;or in boxes, the. bottle only without accessories Ess-Oriza-Incoiore Violette of the very most exquisite perfume, quite a nosegay of violets. ss-Oi'iz-i Suave white iotrope Bou quet of the ik wot



V n OCtlt A MM E. 1.30 p.m.—Maiden Handicap Trot (to [ saddle) of 15 soys. Nomination, 7a 6d ; acceptance, 7s 6d. One mile and a-half , 2.15 p.m.—Lagmhor Handicap (in harness) of 20 soys ;'second horse 3 soys froni the stakes, Nomination, 10» ; acceptance, 10s. Two miles. 3 p.m. -District Handicap Trot (in saddle) of 20 soys ; second horse 3 soys from the stakes. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. Two miles. 3.45 p.m.—Ashisubton Handicap (in saddle) of 40 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stakes. 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, 15s ; 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 stakes. Nomination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. 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 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 October 1, 1892, to the date of meeting, and trained within the county during that period. DAVID ZANDER, 11 99 Secretary. *~ R A X A I A MONTHLY SALE. TRUBSDAY,~EECBIMBER 1. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from the New Zealand Railway Commissioners, to Sell by Public Auction as above,— THE LEASE FOR SEVEN YEARS of that VALUABLE RAILWAY SITE^ haying a frontage of abou l§9ft to the Railway Siding, Rakaia, at present occupied by the New' Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, and on which their grain store now stands. Sale at 2 o'clock sharp,. Conditions may be seen ab Railway Station, Rakaia, and at my office, Adi hWm: p. THOMAS, Ht9s Auctioneer.



JAMES PAIN AND SONS and 21, Wajwotf h 9, St. Mary Axe, E,0,,E. Road, S, WHOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE \ WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied on the most re&sonab terms. UlO, L16,'L20, and L 25 Cases suitable for every Market, Th& Largest Wholesale Houu in the World illustrate* j*w* List on a,pplioftti<ro,



LONGItaAOH KOAL BOARD. ' mENDERtS are invited for the following 1 WORKS : -I—bhingling Surveyor's road ; about 210 chains 2—Shingling Boundary road ; about 94 chains 3—Shingling Ford's road Tenders are to be sent in to our Office, Moore street, not later than TUESDAY, November 22, 1892. C. B. J?6OKS & SON, Surveyors to the Board. November 14, 1892. 11J72 SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19. Cottage Property at Tinvrald. MR T. BULLOCK has received n structions from Mr A. J. Norrish to Sell by Public A uction at the Arcade on the above date,— His Property at Tinwald, being Town section numbered 125, containing j-acre, Thompson Street, on which is erected a Four-roomed Cottage. It is well situated, being not far from the Railway Station, it will be sold cheap, and on exceptionally easy terms. Inspection invited. Note time of sale—ll.3o. ~1. BULLOCK, 1161 Auctioneer. ___ FRIEDLANDER BROS. CLEANING SALS. In tlit, Estate of W. H. Smith, deceased. TifESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS., -"-*- instructed by the Executors in the above Estate, will Sell by Public Auction at the Residence of the late W. Hi Smith, Tinwald, on THURSDAY NEXT, THE 17TH INST, AT 1 P.M. i 2^ows, 1 Heifer, 5 Young Cattle, 1 ,lim Spring Cart Horse, 1 Spring Dray, _ £;i # 1 Single-furrow Plough, 1 Grubber, , ; J£«rsHarrowß, Potatoes, Mangolds, and I'^Hlot of Sundries. £3feS»Terms at Sale.



By permission, extra entries will be re ceived up to time of sale. B. FRIEDLANDER, H§77 Auctioneer. WE ARE BUY E~iui OF PBIME OATEN SHEAF CHAFF. 11§76 FRIEDLANDER BROS. JVJK ALFRED~IJARRISON THURSDAY, NOVEMBER l" 12 o'obcK MR ALFRED HARRISON, in structed by Mrs Andrew Black, who is leaving the district, will Sell by Public Auction at her Residence, Winter's road, the whole of her FURNITURE AND EFFECTS, As follow— DRAWING ROOM-Oval Pedestal Table, Occasional Chair in Walnut and Blue Plush, Easy Chair in Cretonne, Austrian Arm Rockers, Brussels Carpet, Handsome Fender and Irons, Black Marble Clock and Ornaments, Pictures in Oil, Curtains, etc., elc. DINING ROOM--Clock in Walnut Case, Book Case in Rirau, Secretary in Rimu, Sofa, Chairs, Table, Oilcloth, Fender and Irons, Books, Dinner Service, 78 pieces, very handsome ; Breakfast and Tea Service, 81 pieces ; Glass, Cutlery, etc. HNo. 1 BEDROOM—DoubIe Bedstead brass ends; Wire Mattress and Bedding, Duchesse Dressing Table, Wash Stand and Chest Drawers, all in Rimu ; Painted Bedroom Service, Chairs, Clock, Oilcloth, etc , etc, No 2 BEDROOM—SingIe Bedstead, Looking Glass, Mahogany anl Marble Stand, Rimu Table, Wash Stand and Ware, etc., etc. HALL—Rimu Hall Table, Oilcloth, Hat Rail, Umbrella Stand, etc. KITCHEN — Mangle, "The Good Luck," new ; all kinds Pots and Pans and Sundries, Lawn Mower, Garden Tools, etc. Small Billiard Table, 51 x 27 inches, Slate Bed, Marker Cues, and Balls com plete. Luncheon Provided. Absolutely without Reserve. ALFRED HARRISON, ll§so Auctioneer.



MR T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—Four acres near the County Saleyards ; would make a capital paddock for farmers living at a distance, and sending stock to the yards for sale. FOR SALE at a low price and on easy terms, an improved farm of 441 acres, with all improvements, and well watered. Also a farm of 450 acres. MONEY.—To Lend on approved Freehold Security. Two special sums of £250, and £800. TO LET.—Dwelling House of: five rooms near the Woollen Factory. TO LET at a low rental- small Shop and Dwelling, East Street South. Capital cooking range. I have several Tov>n Properties sale at low prices and on liberal terms Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent.



MR JOHN G. RESTELL- A COMPACT LITTLE FARM FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY MR JOHN G. RESTELL fin con junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agei cy Company Limited),'have received iusimcfcions from Mr L. U. Bimler to sell by private treaty,— His farm of 65 A CRES, situated a few chains from the Alford Foreßt School. It is divided into eight paddocks, with good and well kept fences. The Buildings are very i complete, and comprise large Dwellinghouse, Stable and Imple ment Shed, Cow Shed, &c. The Orchard, which covers about three acres, may be classed as one of the besb in the district. This property will be sold at a reason able price and on easy terms, i Apply to | JOHN G. RESTELL, Agent for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Limited. Also, —To Let 1000 Acres first-class Tussock Feed. Alford JEstatc. WE have several Blocks of Land on J this Estate for sale on easy terms of payment. | For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Or MILES AND CO., 11* Ashburton and Rakaia. ( "borough of~ashburton. annual election for mvstor. IN pursuance ofthe " Municipal Cor porations Act, 1886 "and the " Regu lation of Local Elections Act, .^6" i hereby give notice that the Annual Elec tion for Mayor will be iteld at il\e Borough Council Chambers^ Baring Square West, on WEDNESDAY, the 30th day of No'-. vember, 1892. Nominations in the form prescribed in the second schedule of th,e "Regulation o| jjocal Elections Act, 1876." will be received at the Town Clerk's office till 12 o'clock noon, on TUESDAY the 22nd day of November, 1892;. A deposit of £1Q must accompany each nomination. ' , QFIAS. E. FOOKS, Returning Officer, 1 Borough Council Office, I ABhburtpp ? Nov. 12,1898, Uss ■>



THE Adjourned Annual Meeting of the Ashburton Poultry Pigeon and Canary Society, will take place on WEDNESDAY November 16, at 8 p.m. in the Arcade Chambers. Business: Election of Officers and General. E. E. TASKER, 11 75 Hon. Secretary. f MHE Next Urercsey sale will be held MONDAY, DEC. 12, 1 e2. t. McDowell, Secretary OPENING ANNOUNCEMENT. F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST. NEW PREMISES, EAST SIREET, ASHBURTON, Site of the Old Shop, WILL OPEN AN KNfIRELY HEW STOCK i In a few days, of which particulars will be given in a future issue. ll§7o "~ LAWEENCB, ARTISTIC PHOTOGRAPHERS (By Special Appointment to His Ex cellency the Govbkno,r.) T3EU to annoujnee feo their Friends and the Public that the following REDUO« TIQNS are made till Christmas CABINETS „■„ .- ISsperdoa, CARTES DE YISITE Tsßd „ „ Or a LARGE PHOTOGRAPH pre | sented with a en cubiiwte for 15s.



WILLIAM SPARROW, j (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berrymiui^ Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do this I hare decided to charge Prices that havejwver been heard of in Ashburton} Gome and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings. tTOTK THE ADDRESS : $Sf* The Shop between J. Scaly and 00/s an* H. C. Segers. RAM? STREET. ASHBURTONj 8 20 BULLOCK'S ARCADE. >^ggj}B^ AS MX A. BLACK is leaving the district the management of the business o* F. BLACK will be transferred to MR JAS. WILSON (late of Robt. Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, Watchmakers to the Queen), who by his able and efficient workmanship hopej for a continuance of the support hitherto accorded Jto Mr A. Black. In connection with the abovts, all accounts not paid by the 20th of this month will be aued for without further notice. 11 57 F. BLACK



JUST IN TIME FOR THE HOLIDAYS. « ■ 0 n^HE Immense Stocks of the late firms of Sparrow and Berryman and H. and W. J_ Oraighead, with Large Shipments of NEW GOODS just landed, must be cleared before Christmas. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £o, now reduced to £4—cash. Men s Suits to measure, usual price £i 17s 6d, now £3 17s 6d—cash. Men's Suits to measure, usual price £& 15s, now £3 15s—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. POYS* SUMMER SUITS from 3s 6d. MENS' and BOYS' BOOTS and SHOES of every description. Large Assortment of ENGLISH HAND-SEWN BOOTS just imported direct from the mairers. Every pair guaranteed to give good wear, Qrwi'a'l "Rnt"rrni'r./ MEN'SENGLTSH BALMOPAL BOOTS reducer' OpCCldl JJcU££cUll| tolos6d. (New Goods now opening out.) NEW HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, etc., in great variety. Craigiiead & Berryman Tailors and Outfitters. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON.



AUSTRALIA* MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY mHE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST JL AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUSTRALIAN LIFE OFFICE, AND THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a Bonus KTery Year. The Method of Valuation adopted by this Society is of the Most Stringent Character, and ensures a Considerably Larger Reserve to Meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Aus tralasian Colonies.



ACCUMULATED FUNDS, £10*500,000 (TEN AND A HALF MILLIONS STERLING), All invested to yield nearly 6 per cent. BONUSES. CASH BONUSES declared for the last FIVE Years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses ex ceeding FOUR MILLIONS. CASH BONUS for ONE Year, 1891, £489,828, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,009,000. The Cash Bonus was equal to 42.4 per cent, on the premiums received during the year. INSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A M. P. SOCI J3 X V And secure a BONUS EyjRRY TEAR Policies in Force 109,383 Sum Assured ... ... £37,066,211 Annual Income £1.860,347 j Expenses of Management i LESS THAN 9| PER GENT ON THE TOTAL INCOME. i EDWARD W. LOWE, j Resident Secretary. Branch Office— ! Custom House Quay, Wellington W. H. UERRY, District Secretary, Ohristehureh. H ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton. WANTED X N OWN, THAT I «T. NICHuLAS HAS REMOVED TO NEW SHOP IN EAST STREET, ! For the convenience of Customers. ! He has now gob a well selected St->ck of BOOTS AND SHOES, ! Which he intends to Sell Cheaper than j any other Shop in town. His own make—'• which is second to none in the district," always kept ou hand, or made to order on the shortest uolice. Repairs neatly and promptly executed, J. NICHOLAS, BOOTMAKER, Next to Mr Satekj Watchmaker. I me* 1



RE-BUILDING OF PREMISES. GKEAT SALE OP Drapery, Clothing & Boots. MR T. BULLOCK having decided to Re-build the Premise* occupied by me, in the month of February, I WILL HOLD AN UNPAKELLED CHEAP BALE, COMMENCING SiniRD4Y, MoTember 19. THE STOCK WILL BE SOLD AT A GREAT SACRIFICE, bo that it may be reduced by about £6000 before building commence*. Reduction in Prices will be marked in red ink. The Public wili now have an opportunity of getting High-Claw Draper? at prices hitherto unheard of. «-SALE—SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 19.



MITCHELL and TUKNER'S NEW SHOW ROOM NOW OPEN. INSPECTION INVITED. ivovEiyriES m A, THREE-QUARTER CLOAKS, DUST CLOAKS, JACKETS, MILLINERY, FEATHEKS and FLOWERS, UNDER CLOTHING, CHOICE STOCK OF DRESSES IN COTTON AND WOOL FABRICS. TANCK^D STREET ASHBUKTON. McCORMIOK'S STEEL BINDERS FIVE, SIX, AND SEVEN-FEET CUT. fTIHE " Machine of Steel," would never have bsen built had McOormick been con JL tent to stop when their self-binding harvester was considered by thousand* to be good enough." ''Advance and improvement " the policy of the McCoroiick Com pany. It is striving at all times to anticipate the wants of the agriculturists, and to make machines for handling grain and grass more perfect than any other machines on the form. THE FRUIT OF THIS POLICY is seen in the immense sale of the McCORMICK. The people of the world demand and will buy the best, even though the cheap is offered them at far less price. While McOormick machines are recognised world* wide <»s the best, the Government of the U.S. specifying them as the standard, still at home and abroad, in the competitive field trial with a combined opposition whose cry is " McCormick must not win, NINE TIMES OUT OF TBS THE McUORMICK IS VICTOR. The aggregate of aU the prizes won by all makes of machine, both home and foreign, do not equal tlife prizes won by the McCormick. But the MrCormtok has donejnore than this ; it has pleased the critical farmers of the world. John Orr and Co., AGENTS. W. H. COLLIER, ASHBU R T 0 N . Pre mines to be Rebuilt! CLEARING SALE REGARDLESS COSfT! PiviNTS nnrked from 63 6i doz to 3s lid doz Galateas marked from 63 doz to 3s lid doz Black Cashmeres mwked from Is lid, 2s 6d, 3s 3J, 33*6i,t* Is 3d, lsfld Is lid, 2s 6d per yard Shirtings marked from 7s 6d to 3s lid doz ■ Table Damasks marked from Is Od to 10£ d per yard Ladies' Ribbed Hose from lOd to 6d per pair Sash Ribbons 3d per yard Lad? as' Garibald's marked from 5s 6d to 2s 11J Genii 1 Print Shirts (with collars) marked from 4s 6d to 2s lid Gents' Ribbed Cotton Pants marked from 2s 6J to Is 6d*per]pait , Tweed Trousers marked from 9a to 6 j lid per pair Boys' Knicker Suits 3s 6d ; about quarter usual price. - Leather Boots, Kid Boots and Shoes all reduced, p Stock must be sold —Premises coming down. TERMS-CASH ONLY, -~