rule the meeting, and recall whom they will as often as they please. It is not to be expected that their taste and wishes m this matter will coincide wit-h those of the educated and refined who can understand and appreciate high class music. For myself, I have no desire to repeat the at tempt to enjoy any similar entertainment' m the Oddfellows' Hall until some guaran tee is provided that the place is not to be turned into a bear-garden. I should think also that performers accustomed to appear before respectable and intelligent people would hesitate to expose them selves to such treatment.—l am, etc., Patekfamilias. [Part I. of the Police Offences Act, 1884, has the following :— '* Section 3. Any person guilty. of any of the following offences is liable for every such offence • ' ■• * to a penalty not exceeding nve pounds, that is to say :—. . . . (30) Disturbs any. , . . public meeting, or any meeting for any lecture, concert or entertainment, or any audience at any theatre, whether money is charged or not for such lecture, con cert, entertainment or theatre. . ." The conduct which is so extreme an annoyance to audiences m the Ashbur ton Oddfellows' Hall should not be tolerated a night longer. The police can have no difficulty m detecting the offenders, and a few exemplary penal ties inflicted by the justices would prevent a recurrence of the disorder,— Ed.]

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PKR PKESS ASSOCIATION.

(Received Jaunary 12, 10.20 a.m.)

DIAMOND DRILLS.

London, January 11. Mr Cosmo Newbery, Government analyst and mining expert of Victoria, who is on a visit to Europe on the business of his department, believes that he has found a substitute for diamonds m diamond drills.

THE DUKE OF CLARENCE.

The Duke of Teck's family are at Sandringham. The Duke of Clarence and Avondale, who is suffering from influeuza and pneumonia, passed a good night, and his strength is well main tained. His condition is favorable.

THE INFLUENZA.

The influenza is spreading m Hol land, Sweden, and Austria, and also m London. In Great Britain gener ally it is growing m severity.

OBITUARY.

Dr Philpott, ex-Bishop of Worcester, is dead.

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY BURNED.

Washington, January 11. The University of Golumbia, m Missouri, has been destroyed by fire. The^ibrary, containing forty thousand books, is lost.

UNITED STATES POLITICS.

It is reported that Mr Blame has formed a new reciprocity party, inde pendent of politics. Mr Springer, Chairman of the Com mittee of Ways and Means, has an nounced that there is not the slightest prospect of silver legislation.

(Received January 12, 11 a.m.)

ATTEMPT ON THE CZAR.

St. Petersburg, January 11. Two bombs were found under the railway line during the Czar's journey to Moscow on his way back from Copenhagen. Two arrests were made m connection with the discovery. Electric wires were laid from the bombs into the adjacent forest.

FRANCE AND BULGARIA.

Sofia, January 11. At the instance of the Italian Government, who undertook to mediate m the difficulty between France and Bulgaria, the Government of the latter country have withdrawn the edict of expulsion against French journalists, and the incident is closed.

THE XERES ANARCHISTS.

Madrid, January 11. The attack on Xeres is said to be the result of Belgian and German Anarchists' machinations m Cadiz. It is estimated that the assailants were one thousand strong.

THE DEATH OF THE KHEDIVE.

Cairo, January 11. European doctors certify that the Khedive's death resulted from in fluenza, accompanied by blood poison ing. The Egyptian doctors who were attending him injected morphia to allay pain, being ignorant of the fact that the patient's lungs were affected. The Khedive's widow and eldest daughter are both suffering from influenza.

THE MOROCCO DIFFICULTY.

Rome, January 11. An Italian warship has been des patched to Tangiers. THE BEHRING SEA ARBITRA TION. Washington, January 11. The arbitration between England and the United States over the Behring sea difficulty is delayed owing to the inability of the two parties to select their arbitrators. CHILIAN AFFAIRS Valparaiso, January 11. Mr Kgan, American Minister to Chili, is escorting refugees from the legation to the United States warship. The supporters of Balmaceda, who have been held m custody since the downfall of their chief, are being re leased by order of President Montt. GENERAL BOOTH IN INDIA. Calcutta, January 11. The Marquis of Landsdowne has had an audience with General Booth. THE YEMEN RISING. Adbx, January 11. The rising m Yemen against the Turkish authority is renewed. THE EGYPTIAN QUESTION. London, January 11. The European press infer that the eagerness shown by the Sultan to re cognise Prince Abbas as Khedive evinces a desire on his part to avoid beiiig harassed by France or Russia. The French papers betray the wildest disappointment with the turn affairs have taken, and are again clamouring for the evacuation of Egypt by Great Britain.

THE ASHBtIETON GUARDIAN : TUESDAY, JANUARY I2,__|B9g.



lv. L I i STANDS- UNEIYALLU). FOR M^hb' arid lions' Clothing*. EVERY GARMENT IS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK ASD WELL MADE, SUITS MAI) 1£ i O ML Id A. Sl7 XS JE. NEW STYLES m HATS, SCARFS, TitfS, COLLARS, and all kiuds of Gentlemen's Underwear JUST OPENED, I i lIS SPEiCXIOJN INVITED. New Zealand Clothing Faetoryv W. H. WEBBER, Managw) t ! THERE IS NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT. (■ ■■ Great Bargains m Boots and Shoes for Christinas. A LARGE VARIETY of LADIES' and CHILDREN'S BOOTS and SHOES Just Arrived, Ex Aorangi, from one of the Best Manufacturers m England. .2 REVIi U Elf IIKE BiROAIHI, COME EARLY jLtXT> SECURE THEM) JT> BE^fS to thank you all for your past liberal support, andwisb es y6il all 4 • J3. Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year.J JVBrockelbank, Manager; J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STORE, ASH B UiRTON. CHRISTMAS, ..189iTjnra W YEAR, ~ F. NOKES, ONCE more presents his Compliments to the Inhabitants of; Ashburton and the Public generally, wishing them all the Compliments of the Season, and hopes j that one and all, both large and small, will have a pair of NOKES' GOOD °HEAP. BOOTS and SHOES, THE LARGEST STOCK OF BOOTS AND SHOES TO CHOOSE FROM. . BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NuTICE. FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH ME.* BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO ~ F. NOKES. ■■• LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET.; 10 irhii (JhjJNl. LINES. » • ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, HAS on hand and to arrive, a Lar^e Stock of Watches, Clocks, and Jewellery. Watches, including English Levers by different makers ; and has just opened out a particularly nice line of I adits' Watches at £3 each. Largest Stock of Gold Brooches m Ashburton, ranging from 10s 6d to £810s. 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 Fprk, and Sardine Fork, with ivory handles, at 15s the set. SPECTACLES—Best Pebbles at 6s per pair. Silver Brooches from 3s each ; Silver Earrings from 2s each; Silver Scarfpins from Is 6d each. WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED atmoderate prices, ANDREW BLACK, EAST ST R E E T. The Massey Reaper & Binder HAS, SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO THE COLONIES IN 188 TAKEN MOEE PEIZES AT PUBLIC FIELD TRIALS, Where it has Competed, THAN ANY OTHER MACHINE IN THE FIELU 75 TRIALS. 85i PEIZES. EVERY TRIAL PUBLISHED has been held under the auspices of an Agricul turil Society, and no Showyard Prizes included to swell the lists. The Massey Reaper & Hinder Is guaranteed to be the Simplest m Construction, the Lightest m Draughty and the most Durable Machine tithe Market. A thorough trial is afforded every customer, and satisfaction guaranteed or no sale. £2000 WORTH OF. EXTRA PAETS ARE KEPT IN STOCK AND SUPPLIED BY US AT MANUFACTURERS; PRICES,^ i As per printed lists with each Machine. FEIEDLANDER BROS. ASHBURTON. "THE (OUXEBi, PURCHASE of the balance of a Wholesale Warehouse'JStock at the large DISCOUNT of 40 PER CENT. Now showing :jj Best French All Wool Dross Materials m newest shades, double width, usually 3s 6.1 now 2s Od per yard Single Width, do, usually Is 9d now Is per yard . White Striped Muslins, usually 9d now 6d Best French Cotton Delaines, all colors, usually Is now 7^d A large'lot of Fancy Goods suitable for Christmas presents, very cheap. W II COLLIER.



Santa Glaus is Coming' IN order io give tlw above a fitfinpc reception the Undersigned has a Large and . Varied tif'-ck of TOY.S, BOOKS and FAINCY GOODS, all calculated to make suitable off v'mux. to wc-'como Santa Glaus, to gladden the hearts of the Boys and Girls, ■lighten the pockciM of <hw Fathers and Mothers, and give joy and goodwill to all on eerued. BOOKS! BOOKS!! BOOKS!!! An excellent selection from various Authors and Publishers; Picture Books, Books of Travel, Adventure, History, Bio graphy, Scientific, Poetical, Suitable for SCHOOL PRIZES and PRESENTATION PURPOSES ; Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books. CHRISTMAS CARDS m Packets 4d, 6d, Is, Is 6d, splendid value ; Booklets and Sunday School Cards. TOYS ! TOYS ! ! TOYS !! ! All Sizes, Styles and Prices m Wood, Tin, , China, Rubber, kag and Wool, Balls, Tops, Guns, Vessels, Trains, Watches,-Horses, ! Boxes, Mechanical, Breakable and Unbreakable, some describable an 4 some in describable. DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS! ! DOLLS!! ! The Largest and Best Lot ever shown m Ash burton from Id to 18s 6d. Dolls that speak and Dolls that don t; Dolls that break and Dolls that wont; Moveable, Sleeping and Baching Dolls. FANCY GOODS! FANCY GOODS!! Great Variety of useful and Ornamental Goods m Leather, Plush and Electro- Plate ; Desks, Workboxes, Albums, Photo Frames, Tourists' Cases, Ladies' Bags, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Cabinets, Mirrors, Plaques, Ornaments, Work baskets, Ladies' Companions, Fancy Glass and Chinaware. All the above are latest importations. Tennis Racquets and Balls ; Cricketing Material. SJPECIAJL. AIYNOTTIN CEMENT. The above are all Marked as LOW AS POSSIBLE for the Xmas Trade ; bu having a Large Stock, and m order to clear as much as possible, I will allowa DISCOUNT of 2s m the £ on all purchases of 5s and upwards from date to the end of this year. H; M. JONES. Till! HOLIDAYS. "TTTE have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES m GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE/MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, to. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. Special • Just Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of NEW SHIRTINGS (Best m the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring Department. We are now showing a LARGE VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES m TWEEDS, COATINGS, SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for the present season. The rush of orders already m hand shows that all who want New Suits for the Holidays will do well to favour us with their measurements as early as possible. MEN'S & BOYS' BOOTS & SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. HAND SEWN, &o. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW TIERRYMAN TAILOES &OTJTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. S Christmas Discounts tO PER CENT FOR CASH, OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC. ROBERfIURRAY PRACIICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLATS of the latest and most approved designs. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Lades and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all sizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas Presents, at reduced prices. Exceptionally liberal terms to Presentation Jommittees, School Committees, &c. &c. All Departments of work done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1891-93. I AM Prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances (free of Commission) upon al Wool placed m my hands for sale m Ashbuiton or elsewhere, Wool offered at the local sales and not sold will be properly packed and delivered into Trucks absolutely free of cost to the vendor. My Stores having been built for the proper display of Wool, offer to vendors the best chance of obtaining the highest values at our sales to be held on December 1, 1891, Nothing on my part shall be wanting to attain that much desired end. Wool Packs (heavy weights), Twine, Oils, and all othef nccessaries^supplied \t lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, STOCK AND STATION AGENT ASHBURTON,' Land for Private Sale. KILE—4OO Acre?, R.S. 26030 and 26032, 300 Acres m Wheat, 66 Oats, balanc ' m grass CHERTSEY—I26 Acres, 28 Acres Wheat, 98 Acres m Grass 3 years CHERTSEY—6OO Acres, large acreage m crop ; good improvements LYNDHURST —500 Acres, splendid Farm ; grand improvements LYNDHURST —892 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good land MHITHVRN —43 Acres, well fenced, good land SHERWOOD—SOO Acres, good land", well fenced and improved; 260 Acres hi Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Grass Seed DARFIELD —718 Acres, splendid improvements, 290 Acres m Wheat, balance oi the land m Grass from four to eight years. This Farm has yielded 36 to 40br.s. of Wheat to the acre, 52 to 57Jbus. Oats, and is well worth the attention of anyone ;■ requiring a first class home. The owner has determined to Sell, as he is ordered to go to a warmer climate MAYFIELD—I26 Acres, first-class land on the banks of the Hinds TINWALD —10 Acres, m the centre of the Township DROMORE —75 Acres, well improved, all m Grass WINDERMERE—BS Acres, fenced and subdivided TINWALD —First-class new Dwelling House, 4 acres, prime land, Carter s Terrace 0 , ■ ■' TTo^further particulars and terms apvty IK [T ll|.O HI A S, ASHBURTON I AM SELLING Hales' BEST TWINE AS FOLLOWS viz :— FLAX ... 5d pei-;ib. PURE MANILLA ... ... ... 7-Jd per lb. D. THOMAS.



WOOL "WOOL WOOL . SEASON 1891-9 2.- '■ Messrs MILES AND CO. ABE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES on the ENSUING Placed m their hands FOR SALE s^ r fm-^n . --, ——--rv-vrvT either m Ashburton or at Christ- QLIPS O!F VTOOIj churcli; or FOR SHIPMENT to WOOLPACKS, TWINE, AND ALL NECESSARIES AT LOWEST J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEORG-E JAMESQ-NY AGENT, ASHBURTON AND RAX AI A 14 '~ PUBLIC TRUST 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 showtbe rogressmade:- im^ ] mg} Cash receipts .« ... £41,813 .- £183,336 Total transact cms, per balance-sheet; ... ... £92,318 ... £835,202 * SePURITIKS" j General'lnvestnient Account .... £70,864 ... 1216,943 Special Investment Account ... £2,655 ... £Jff*f|| Expenses Account—Total receipts ... •« £2,139 ... *14,45^ Administrations ... 172 ... .258 Probates and trusts f 19 Wills provisionally accepted ... 1 — ** Letters received *.. ... ... 2 122 ... 0,326 Letters despatched .„ ... - ... r 1.432 IS,WS J. J. M. HAMILTON, District Agent _ BEST VALUE IN Binding* Twine, Binding Wire, Machine Oils, INCLUDING LUBROLEINE OIL, THE BEST FOR BINDERS AND THRESHING MILLS. JOHN" ORE & CO. NEW SHIPMENT OF TILE KEGISTER GRATES. SPLENDID VALUE AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS. SCOTT BROS. UNRIVALLED COOKING RANGES IN GREAT VARIETY AT REDUCED PRICES. JOHN ORE & CO. MTTTliuflock!" ~~~ J Public Notices FOR SALE.—Several Town Sections with Cottages thereon at low prices and DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. on liberal terms. Also, —Rural Land Hinds and Rangitata District, improved ... , Fj™**, Full Routes on a Pl ,.icv T^EN^fM^'tS OAKS TO LET, at a low rental, Shop m SMITH, as Carpenters and Builders, is Burnett street. Also, commodious Dissolved by mutual consent as fi-nn Uie premises East street, near the Somerset 31st December, 1891 (on account of Mr Butchery. Barnes leaving for the North Island.) TO LET.—Cottage on East Belt All Claims against the Firm must be Rent 3s per week. rendered at once, and all Accounts owing TO LET. —House of four rooms, Cox are requested to be paid before the 14th street, East. inst. T. BULLOCK. Messrs Barnes and Smith, while draw i_i —■ .' """ •■■■ ti i n g the attention of their Friends and -E"v l +<= l r>+ Q iY-irv,<*ntc Customers to the Notice below, tender _ entertainments. } their best thanks for fche supporfc accor d e d B~T. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, to them m their business, antitrust £ c <'■ ASHBURTON I same Wlil b<? § lven to Mr knuth and nls . " new partner. A N n TT A T- HENRY BARNES. nm n n>« fl i HTY JAMES SMI™ 13 nItU LII r/iti I I Witness to signatures— m THE H. W. BARRETT, PARSONAGE GROUNDS. Ashburton, January 2, 1892. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 13, With reference to the above announce- ] 1892. ment, we have pleasure m intimating 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. that we have entered into partnership under the style and firm of Bkown and Ashburton Band. Usual Stalls. Smith, as from January 1, 1892, as Various Amusements, including Carpenteks and Builders, and will PUNCH AND JUDY SHOW, carry on business at Mr J. L. Brown's Admission, including tea, Is 6d. present premises m Park and Cameron Children, Is. " 1§27 Streets. mj, ._ » Mr Brown will complete all work now TPTTV VATT.TTV HO AT. m his hands, and Mr Smith will do the (jti^ V V ALljJi 1 bUAL. gftme w . th w^rk undertaken by the late TTTI? firm of Barnes and Smith, and all new Its 111 Hi orders will be taken by the firm of Brown ISITi&W rikA I anc^ Smitll» who trußfc to receive a Mm m£j>>9 m. \s%WJTk-mA continuance of the support that has hitherto been accorded to each of them. FOR JOHN L. BROWN. JAMES SMITH. THRESHING MACHINES. Ashburton, Januar 2 1892. Sl3 SIXTEEN per cent More H b at than _______ Newcastle Coal. ~ ' WE ARE NOW MANUFACTURING ' BItIQTJEIi'TEJS, TOBACCONIST, HAIRDRESSER, THE ? .W PATENT FUEL. No Slack. No Clinker. No Waste. FANCY GOODS MERCHANT, The Grey Valley_Coal Company, Ltd puRyEYOR 0 /&o ßTnra GEAK W. H. COLLINS & CO., AND TACKLE. ]553 Agents. TT .., _, ± , The Holiday Season. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR ° ZIZ "PRESENTATION PIPES, &c, m &*»lliiiw tflfT* ' f .-*- every style ' from the mosfccostly ™*^»""© • • • m the market to the humble cherry wood. Cheap Sale !! TOYS. Get the best value for your money. Now j hjwe rece i ve d a direct shipment of is your time. Come and see tor yourself. tbese Goods, and School Committees and 20 per cent Reduction, this allowance others would do well to inspect my stock genuine. before purchasing elsewhere. On account JAMES f\ UIN N, Watchmaker, o f there beinjj no presentation Almanacks SJ having decided to give this year, I will allow TEN PER CENT up business is offering his large and o ff all Cash Purchases of Fancy Goods varied Stock to the public at the above and Toys. discount, consisting of first-class Gold and Silver Walshes and Jewellery of THE SUMMER SEASON, every description ; Gem, Wedding, n■ , , , T - • Keeper and Sipnet RiiißH ; Marble and Angling, Cricket, and Lawn Tennis other clocks, Electro plated Silver Ware outfits for old and young and suited to and Fancy Goods m aroatvuvicty. Over every purse. 100 <'ood second-hand English Levers and i^" Pay us a visit, others m first class order. No reasonable TT inn XT n nTTI l\T l\m n n offer refused. Abo, a large MiWs Safe. niBDV V IfHUPfP Trusting intending purchaserswilliiispect. llillllll I llliililiiliil/lill. JAMES QTJINIV, ' qtrFFT -Watchmkcr and Jeweller, East street , lhA^l h^«"^^ r is x.



Public Notices. PUBLIC NOTICE. rpHE 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. JjjfEW YEAK GIFT&, ]tfew Year Cards, AND BOOKLETS. NEW BOOKS for PRIZES and PRESENTATION. FANCY GOODS, etc. L. F. ANDREWES and CO. PALESTINE AS I SAW IT~ Lecturepi:l; G T LLBY> ASHBURTON WESLEYAN CHURCH. FRIDAY, JAN. 15, 1892. Commence 8 p.m. Admission, Is. 1 84 TENDERS. mENDERS are invited for stooking X and forking, about 300 acres Wheat at Fairfield, also 50 acres Wheat and 200 acres Oats near Newlands. Tenders close on THURSDAY, 14th inst. at noon. For particulars apply B. HAMPTON, 1 87 Newlandg. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. MRS AJD^Jfclfc* IS now opening some beautiful New Goods suitablefor Christmas presents; comprising the latest noyekies m Alham bra, Dresden, Japanese and Venetian Goods. Lovely Mountmellick designs m real Irish Linen, Table Cloths, Tray Cloths, Pillow Shams, Afternoon Tea Cloths, Hand Painted Fans, Photo Frame?, Handkerchiefs, Sachets, and Mirrors. Beautiful Slippers, Smoking Caps, Braces, Shaving Tidies, Cigarette Cases, Tobacco Pouches. Dolls, which are real works of art, beautiful dressed. Toys of every shape and make, and a grand assortment of nick nacks ; and an entirely new stock of Pinafores, Aprons, Babies' Dresses and Layettes. Madame Weigel's Patterns always m stock. —The Ashburton Art Repository. Spring* Fashions. S. W. Alcorn & Co., HAVING decided to remrin m Ash burton, are now showing a splendid assortment of NEW FASHIONABLE GOODS . m every DEI? A.R 'ATMUEIN X. Which have been marked off at consider ably REDUCED rates of profit, trusting to do a greatly increased tJade, Newest styles m Millinery, New Man tles, snd Tudor Capes. Beautiful assort ments of Ribbons, Flowers, &c, Newest Styles m Costumes and Dress Materials, New Delaines, French Cambrics and rints. Inspection and Comparison invited. S. W. Alcorn & Co EAST STREET. ASHBURTON WORKING MEN'S CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, Limited. WANTED, a Scoreman or Salesman for the above-mentioned Society. Applicants must have a complete know ledge of the Grocery Trade. Jb'or schedule of duties and salary, apply to the Secretary. Applications, accompanied with testi monials, must bo m the hands of the Secretary on or before TUESDAY, January 21.—Wm, McEae, Secretary. 1 80 ' ASHBURTON ~ WOOJL SAXES. ALTERATION OF DATE. THE SECOND SALE of the Season will be held m the Orange Hall, Ashburton, on TUESDAY, FEBKUABY 2. Farmers are requested to bring m ! their wool as early as possible. MILES &CO. (per Geo. Jameson), D. THOMAS, FRIEDLANDER BROS., 1t55 JOHN G. RESTELL. NOTICE. MR SYDNEY BLACK, Evangelist, of London, will preach , the Gospel m SPRINGBURN SCHOOL, ON WEDNESDAY, JAN. 13,1892 MEETING TO BEGIN AT 7.45 P.M. NO COLLECTION. SAN KEY'S HYMN BOOKS. I_B6 ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Under the management of MR GEORGE KELLY, who has purchased Messrs Macmahon's rights for New Zealand. TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY, January J 2 and 13. XO-INIO-HET and To-Morrow BJigrliT.. THE PHONOGRAPH. THE PHONOGRAPH. THE PHONOGRAPH. EDISON'S STARTLING TALKENG MACHINE. The most wonderful achievement of the ingenuity of man. It Laughs, Sings, Recites, Plays on any Instrument, and Whistles any Tune. Mi* GS-eox'jsre K.elly Will deliver an intensely interesting Lecture on the F JEIOJN O GR AjPH, and explain the construction of the Machine simply and lucidly. Records will be taken m the Hall and immediately reproduced, Popular prices—3s, 2s and Is. Reserved seats may be secured at Harry Friedlander's. 1 62 TUESDAY', JAN. 20, 1892. LARGE QUANTITY BLUE GUM SAPLINGS. D THOMAS has received instructions • from the Chairman of the Ashbur ton County Council to sell as above, ON THE GROUND, In the PLANTATION, near WINSLOW, CORNER LONGBEACH ROAD. A Large number of Blue Gum Saplings, suitable for Posts, Rails, or Rickers,' m lots to suit pur chasers. Sale at 12.30 p.m. D. THOMAS, I*Bs , Auctioneer,



"Tl/TY wife ia a capital housekeeper, Her cooking is quite a treat ; Her cakes and puddings, like mountains rise, In the baking powder her secret lies. <*-4Jig Warburtoa's "Can't be Beat.