pint pot on the counter with beer m it before the man. Arrested the man, whose name was Wtn, Fergusson. This man was tried on the following Monday, on a charge of drunkenness* and pleaded guilty. Went back to the hotel the same evening, and saw three men the worse of liquor m one of the rooms. Knew one of the men. His name was Thomas Bryant. Had seen the man Fergusson drunk m town at eleven o'clock on .January 9, and had sent a con stable to arrest him, but the constable missed him. By Mr Crisp—The man who passed the station drunk at six o'clock was named Shaw, and would not be called m this case. At the time wit ness entered the hotel there was much noise, but it might have been all made by oneman. Davis did not say afterwards that the noisy man was one Stigley. Did not know two men named Dudley and Hill, nor that they were m the house. There might have been many drunken men m the house besides those he noted. He could only swear to the man he arrested and the man he m«t coming out. Could not swear to any drink having been sold to either of these men. Constable Mc- Gill—Followed Sergeant Moller into the Royal on Saturday evening. Saw the man Fergusson, who had a pewter pot half full of beer before him. Fergusson was drunk, and was locked up by witness. Returned to the hotel with the Sergeant. Saw two or three men m the bagatelle room. One was drunk and waving his hands and arms, and using bad language. The Sergeant cautioned him to be quiet. Another man who came from some other room was also drunk. Would not like to swear as to Thomas Bryant being sober. Did not actually see any body supplied with liquor. By Mr Crisp—A man did not usually get drunk on lime juice and soda. Had no recollection of having had to push another man out of the way to get to j Fergusson. The house was very crowded that night. By the Bench—There was some argument over a game of cards, and all the noise might have been caused by one man. William Fergusson, a laboring man, said he was m the Royal Hotel on Saturday evening, on the drink. Had two drinks that evening m the hotel. Was under the influence of drink, but could walk well, and did not fall when entering the lock-up. When Sergeant Moller arrested him, the Sergeant said he did so because he was loafing for drink. Did not say to the Sergeant at the lock up that a kindness had been done to him by his arrest that evening. Pleaded guilty m Court on Monday, because he had no money to defend himself, and he wanted to get away to work. In the hotel on Saturday morniug Davis refused witness drink because he had had enough. Had only one glass of beer and the share of a pint during the evening. By Mr Crisp—ln the morning Davis gave witness sixpence to get a drink at Stone's Tinwald Hotel, but witness only went the length of the Ashburton Hotel, spent the coin, and came back to town again. At the Royal Hotel, again, Davis refused to supply witness with liquor but said he would give him food and a bed. The barman supplied a man named Anderson, a German, with three beers, and Anderson gave one to him. By the Bench —The last drink witness received from Davis or the barman was m the morning before he went away. All the other liquor he got was from people who were there drinking. Both Davis and the barman had refused witness liquor half a dozen times that night. Had been drunk for two days be fore the Saturday m question. For the defence, Mr Crisp called Henry Davis, the hotelkeeper, who said Fergusson be tween nine and ten o'clock said he was going away to work and asked for a glass of beer. Knew he had no money, and gave him a beer. He also asked for six pence to get a drink at Tinwald on his way to McGuinness'. Gave him this also. The man came back m the afternoon again, and again a.sk<?d for drink. He did so several times, but as he had no money he was refused, both by witness and the barman, When the Sergeant came m the evening, a man named Stigley was very excited and noisy over a game of euchre, and was the man the Sergeant met when he came m, as Stigley rushed out when the Sergeant came m. Stigley was a man who never got drunk. Fergusson was not drunk m the evening, and the sole reason why he was not sup plied with drink was that he had no money. The man was not drunk when he was arrested by the Sergeant, and after the arrest there were several remarks made by the people m the house as to the injustice of it. Thomas Topping corro borated Davis' evidence, Fergusson was unusually noisy, given to singing and fooling about when drunk, but on this occasion he was very quiet. Fergusson left m the morning, but came back m the afternoon, and said he had had a sleep. Refused him liquor then because he had no money. Henry Anderson, a laboring man, said.he went on Saturday to the Royal with his mate Wheeler. Knew Fergusson, who several times asked the landlord, Wheeler, and witness for liquor. Witness at last consented to Bhout, and bought two long shandies and a pint of beer. The beer he gave to Fer gusson, who said he was dying for a drink, and witness took pity on him. The bar man could not have known who the drinks were for. Stigley was the only noisy man m the place, and there was no drunken ness m the place as far as he saw all night. By the police—Fergusson was perfectly sober when he was arrested. The Bench said he had no doubt Fergusson was pro perly convicted on Monday, but the evi dence was very conflicting as to whether he had been supplied with liquoi by Davis or his barman. He had got liquor evi dently from other people m the house, but his Worship could hardly charge this to the iicensee. He could see that there had been some drinking m the house, and perhaps some disorderliness ; but the evi dence was .not such as would justify the recording of a conviction. Both charges would be dismissed.

The Duke of Clarence's Illness.

GRAVE SYMPTOMS,

PEE PRESS ASSOCIATION

London, January 13. Bulletins issued yesterday respecting the health of the Duke of Clarence and Avondale were of a disquieting nature, duo chiefly to his having passed a rest less night. * It is reported that tiie pneumonia from which the Duke is suffering is in creesing. The public display anxiety owing to the weakly nature of his con stitution, and the guarded character of the last medical bulletin. (Received January 14, 10.10 a.m.) London, January 13, An official bulletin issued at 10.55 a.m. to-day states that grave symptoms have supervened m the Duke of Clarence's case, and that the patient is, jn a critical condition. (Received Jaunary 14, 10.50 a.m.) London, January 13. At 3.50 p.m. to-day the condition of the Duke of Clarence was un changed. (Received January 14, 11.10, a.m.) London, January 18. A sensation has b.een paused m London by the serious turn which the Duke of Clarence's attack has taken. His pulse is 120, and temperature 107 : At 4.45 p.m. the Prince is very slightly better,

POLITICAL.

THE WELLINGTON ELECTION.

(PER PRKSS ASSOCIATION.;

Wellington, January 14. The latest ii.cideut m the election struggle lias been the quotation by Mi- McLean of figures purporting to show the difference between the amount of taxes now paid by the Bell family and others, and what they would have to pay under the Land and Income Tax. Mr Bell ad mitted the accuracy of the figures, but attacked m scathing terms the breach of secrecy, declaring that bhe information could only be got from the Property Tax returns. He exonerated the Comn.is sioner, however, and Mr Cronibie himself declares that no Minister has ever had access to the information m the Depart ment, and would not be allowed to see it if he applied. Mr McLean has been challenged by his opponents to say where he got the figures from, and is understood to give a Dunedin paper as his authority. The supporters of Mr McLean a« betraying increased boldness as the con vincing day draws near. Until recently the betting was m favor of Mr Bell, but yesterday and to-day a marked change came over affairs, alight odds on Bell being readily accepted. It is said one wager of £150 to £100 was laid. The betting is now practically even, and Mr McLean's supporters are extremely con fidenc. Mr Bell's friends, however, are eager for the poll. Later. Mr McLean's explanation of how he obtained the figures about the taxation of certain properties is that he took the Go vernment return published m 1889, and worked out the calculations himself. They appear to have come approximately correct m some respects, buc m others Mr Bell does not admit their accuracy.

MR CADMAN AT THE THAMES.

[PER MUSSS ASSOCIATION,]

| Thames, January 13. MrCadman, Native Minister, addressed his constituents here this evening, the mayor being m the chair. The whole *proceedings occupied only one hour, and at the close of the speech Mr Cadman received a unanimous vote of thanks and •onfidenc«, and a similar compliment was also enthusiastically accorded to the Government.

Captain Falconer and his torpedo men are now all ready to blow up the wreck of the ship Lyttelton, and if the sea is calm mines will be laid down and fired to-day. As all depends upon the sea it is impossible to fix an exact time for the explosion.

TSE AgaBWRTON GTTARDIAN : THtTB^JJAY, JANtJAKY 14,•1803,



1 unrip Seeds. tfOK SALE, "'-■' ' IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITTXS, - 3 PURPLE «fc GRF/Etf TOP ABERDEEN, MAMMOTH, WHITE STONE, & GREYSTONE, <fee ALSO— ARTIFICIAL M4NUKEB SUPERPHOSPHATES, BONE DUST, &c. BUsTDIEU T"WTTnT:E OF THE BEST BRANDS AT THE LOWEST CUREENT PRICES. MACHINE OILS OF ALLIKINDS, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES, : , AGENT FOR THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE CO. Grain Crops insnred against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rates] george Jameson a Hhburton and Rakaia. TaPEBHAMINGS. ~ ■ ■ ' -—-*V^ — '" ■-■ ■'■■ ■■ TUST LANDED EX " MAORI" J@ BALES 1@ Paperhanging's, CHOICE PATTERNS, ARTISTIC DESIGNS, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, Inspection is specially invited to our Selection of new . . PANELLINGS AND DADOES, WITtl FRIEZES & BORDERS TO MATCH FOR DINING & DRAWING-ROOMS. ITew Designs for Ceilings. PICTURE PATTERNS FOR NURSERIES. BEDROOM PAPERS ~AT FROM 5d PER PIECE. 6000 PIE 0E S TO SE L E C T $R0 Mi 6000 Competent workmen sent to execute Painting and Paperhanging of every description as required. Building Material of every Description m Stocfl W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTER^ OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETOJ TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company. Royal Insur nee Company. Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS.] ' [REGINALD B. RESTELL.] Moss and Bestell HAVING taken over the TIMBER, and COAL Business of Mk Johh G. ReStell, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they arc now prepared to supply the following :— i? J3IJIH.pi3R.S' MATERIALS. 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 Timlfer for Cabinetmakers. The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready for immediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE—N oa. 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, Fire Bricks • PRODUCE—Chaff. 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 j MOSS andEESTBLL, WE ST STREET, ASHBTJRTON. BEST VALUE IN Binding 1 Twine, Binding Wire, Machine Oils, INCLUDING! LUBROLEUSE OIL, THE BEST FOR BINDERS AND THRESHIXG MILLS. JOHN ORR & CO. NEW SHIPMENT OF TILE REGISTER GRATES. SPLENDID VALUE AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS. SCOTT BROS' UNRIVALLED COOKING RANGES , IN GREAT VARIETY AT REDUCED PRICES. JOHN ORB & CO.



Santa Glaus is Coming* IN order I ogive tho above a fitting reception the Undersigned has a Large and Varied Stock of TOYi 3, BOOKS and FAISCY GOODS, all calculated to make suitable offerings to welcome Santa Claus, to gladden the hearts of the Boys arid Girls, lighten the poekeiw of f lie Fathers and Mothers, and give joy and goodwill tc*all on cerned. BOOKS ! BOOKb !! BOOKS !! ! An excellent selection from various Authors and Publishers ; Picture Books, Books of Twrel, 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 describaUe and some in describable. DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS!! DOLLS!!! The Largest and Best Lot ever shown m Ashburton from Id to 18s 6d. • Dolls that speak and Dolls that don t; Dolls that break and Dolls that wont; Moveable, Sleeping and 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. SJPEOIAJL, ANNOUJNCEMENT. 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 allow a DISCOUNT of 2s m the £ on all purchases of 5s and upwards from date to the end of this year. H. M. JONES. THE HOLIDAYS. TT7E 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, tc. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MEN'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. BI)CCiSIl # 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. E^, Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring 1 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, &v. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW TIERRYMAN TAILOES Sc OUTFITTEES EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. CIIItISTnA*, 1891 & HTEW YEAR, 1892. 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 OP BOOTS AND SHOES TO CHOOSE FROM. BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH ME. BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE. PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO F. NOKES, LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET. ANDREW' BLACK. WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, 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 Ashburton, ranging from 10s 6d to £8 10s. Ladies' Dress Rings from 15s to £8 each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5 ss. Gold Lockets from 10s. Gold and Silver Charms, &c, &c, at reduced prices. SPECIAL LlNES—First class Electro-plated Butter Knife, Jelly Spoon, Pickle Fork, and Sardine Fork, with ivory handles, at 15s the set. SPECTACLES—Best Pebbles at 6s per pair. Silver Brooches from 3s each; Silver Earrings from 2s 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 MORE PRIZES. AT PUBLIC FIELD TRIALS, Where it has Competed, THAN ANY OTHER MACHINE IN THE FIELD. 75 TRIALS. 85i PRIZES. EVERY TRIAL PUBLISHED has been held under the auspices of an Agrioul tural Society, and no Showyard Prizes included to swell the lists. The Massey Reaper & Binder Is guaranteed to be the Simplest m Construction, the Lightest m Draught ! and the most Durable Machine n the Market. 'A thorough trial is afforded every customer, and satisfaction guaranteed or no sale. £2000 WORTH OF EXTRA PARTS ARE KEPT IN STOCK AND SUPPLIED BY US AT MANUFACTURERS] PRICES, 1 As per printed lists with each Machine, FRIEDLANDEB BROS. ASHBUETON.



THFEE IS NO MISTAKE ABOUT IT. Great ISarguiii® 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. REil GEXtfIiTE BARGAIHB, CO3IE KA.X6JL.Y A.N» SECTJKJS THEMJ JT3 BEGS to thank you all for your past liberal support, andwisb es you all a •-*-*• Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. J. Brockelbanfe, Manager. | J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STOEE, j ASHBTJRTOJST. — - . . £-— — -TIIK CORNER, PURCHASE of the balance of a Wholesale Warehouse; Stock at the large DISCOUNT of 40 PE R CENT. Now showing : Best French All Wool Dress Materials m newest shades, double width, usually 3s 6d now 2s Od per yard Single Width, do, usually Is 9d now Is per yard White Striped Muslins, usually 9d now 6d Best French Cotfcon Delaines, all colors, usually Is now 7f d A^j large} lot of Fancy Goods suitable for Christmas presents, very cheap. W. II (OI IIEW. Public Notices ~~~ Mr T. Bullock. TVTPW VWAP fITFTq " FOEI SALE.-Several Town Sections J^jJliYV JL.ftA.tl WlrlD, with Cottages thereon at low prices and -_ T --r rf-i«-.^l a on liberal terms. Also,—Rural Land I JIICW tear lyarUS, Hinds and Rangitata District, improved AND BOOKLETS. Farms, &c. Full particulars on applica tion. NEW BOOKS for PRIZES and TO LET, at a low rental, Shop m PRESENTATION. Burnett street. Also, commodious FANCY GOODS etc premises East street, near the Somerset L. F. ANDREWES and CO. Bufccher^ TO LET.—Cottage on East celt TO LET.-BAKEHOUSE, centrally Rent 3s per week, situated, with firs;-class Oven, m TO LET.—House of four rooms. Cox thorough repair; Dwelling accommodation street, East. and Stabling. Apply T. BULLOCK. GEORGE JAMES, ■ -' \^ Ea3fcfetreet- . Spring 1 Fashions.. A MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL. " I mrs ADAMis $. W. Alcorit X Co., JS now opening some beautiful New Goods suitablefoi Christmas presents; XTAVING decided to remrin m Ash comprising the latest novelties m Alham- *-*- burton, are now showing a splendid bra, Dresden, .Japanese and Venetian assortment of Goods. Lovely Mountmellick design* m NEW FASHIONABLE GOODS real Irish Linen, Table Cloths, Tray m every Cloths, Pillow Shams. Afternoon Tea DEPARTMEWT. Cloths, Hand Painted Fans, Photo Which have been marked off at consider- Framee, Handkerchiefs, Sachets, and ably REDUCED rates of profit, trusting Mirrors. Beautiful Slippers, Smoking to do a greatly increased tJade. Caps, Braces, Shaving Tidies, Cigarette Cases, Tobacco Pouches. Dolls, 'which Newest styles m Millinery, New Man are real works of art, beautiful dresssd. ties, snd Tudor Capes. Beautiful assort- Toys of every shape and make, and a, ments of Ribbons, Flowers, &c, Newest grand assortment of nick nacks ; and an Styles m Costumes and Dress Materials, entirely new stock of Pinafores, Aprons, New Delaines, French Cambrics and Babies' Dresses and Layettes. Madame rints. Weigel's Patterns always m stock.—The Inspection and Comparison invited, ■^burton Art Repository. g # W# AlCOri* & CO ~ „, T „„„„, EAST STREET. DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. - — — _._ THE THE Partnership subsisting between .MmTr^rLXu^^ ASIIBURTI DREG COMPACT Dissolved by mutual consent as fnm the 31st December, 1891 (on account of Mr IiLMHAU, Barnes leaving for the North Island.) All Claims against the Firm must be TT .. VI? -ii-tot ■RTTf'WTVFn rendered at once, and all Account* owing JJ J Übi KLOM\ D are requested to be paid before the 14th inst- EX S.S. "OTARAMA," 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 q* fi aCi£ici „{* firkf\f\ a to them m their business, and trust the &tJ \_ydOt7O wx VjnJULl©. same will be given to Mr Smith and his new partner." 1 Cwt HELLEBORE HENRY BARNES. . JAMES SMITH Witness to signatures- 1 Brie «SSSJ?S HONKYCOMIJ H. W. BARRETT, SPONGE Ashburton, January 2, 1892. " ~~ 1 Case MUSK BROWN WINDSOR With reference to the above announce- SOAP ment, we have pleasure m intimating that we have entered into partnership under the style and firm of Bkown and ± Cage Bracknell > s OLD YELLOW Smith, as from January 1, 1892, as FKIN SOAP Cakpentbks and Builders, and will carry on business at Mr J. L. Brown's present premises m Park and Cameron j Cago jnseCT POWDER Streets. Mr Brown will complete all work now m his hands, and Mr Smith will do the And a Large assortment of same with work undertaken by the late firm of Barnes and Smith, and all new orders will be taken by the firm of Brown GLASS TOILETWARE, and Smith, who trust to receive a continuance of the support that has hitherto been accorded to each of them. PERFUMERY JOHN L, BROWN. aiu . t JAM oS I «JJ ITHi X1 o DRUGS AND MEDICINES. Ashburton, Januar 2 1892. kl3 ! J J. M. CAMBRIDGE, MR D- THOMAS. Manager. Clearing Sale. ~ ~ ~ ~— — GREAT ANNUAL CAMERON STREET, ASHBURTON, Next Rmid and Okay's. QAI F WEDNESDAY. JAN. 20, op 18 9 2. BOILDER'S PLANT & FURNITURE DRAPEEY, OLOTPIING, D THOMAS has received instruc- AND , tions from Messrs Barnes and Smith, contractors, of Ashburton, (m BOOTS consequence of Mr Barnes going North) to Sell by Public Auction as above, — AT A LARGE QUANTITY OF CONTRACTOR'S PL AN T, AltfDItEW ORR'i consisting of- FQR EOUR W EEKS, Benches, Ladders, Spring Dray, bpnn« Cart, Trap Hor.se and Harness, CommeDoin« Grindstone, 400-Gallon Tank, Lot Ounnncncing of Timber, Is ails, Ropes, Empty Ci \'TTTPTk A"V TA XT la Sacks, Paints, Wheelbarrows, -bAJ.UIv.UAI, JAIN. ID. Windlass, Garden Frames, Twenty Drums tar, Large Quantity of r> „-, X pr , lT T?Cf( . WT . < M »r /THf( Gate Hinges. Ironwork, and QI^RlLttG AJSD AMAZING Sundries. -r, , nri 4 tvt ,h T \t « tog BARGAINS IN Fire-Proof Safe, 30 x 24. "n"RT?QQ nnr\T\<2 . re/* r\ l cat tj d -Uxtliibb (jrUODb ALSO, —On account of Mk. H. Barnes, His HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE, as AT Is i>cl, FORMERLY 3s Od. follows :—Suite of Parlour Furni ture, Bookcase, Two Chests of 60 PIECES REAL FRENCH CASH- Drawers, Wardrobe, Three Cheffo- MEPE afc la 6fl L niers, lablcs, Chairs, Large Writing Desk fur oflice. Single Bedstead with Spring Mattress, GREAT REDUCTIONS IN ALL Washstand and Ware, Bath, Meat Safe, Sofa, Pictures, Commode, ' DEPARTMENTS Cooking Utensils, and Large tv\t> /^att^ iir^TVTmTT Quantities of Sundries, FOR ONE MONTH. Salo at 2 p,m, ' ___. No reserve. f\ NDR E W O R -R; D. THOMAS, EA ST STREET 1§93 Ashburton,



DAVID THOMAS. T WILL hold my usual Horse Sale AT THE ARCADE ON January 10, 1893. Present entries comprise 35 HORSES 35 SPECIAL ENTRIES. On account of Mv Morgan O'Bkien, Boundary Creek, Oamaru, — M Really First Class FARM HORSES all fit to go into work at once. Account Client,— ] Thoroughbred MARE, Queen 8., by - Cheviot, dam Brenda; broken to saddle and jusc m training, GENERAL ENTRIES Include Hacks and Light Harness Horses, Unbroken. Colts and Fillies, and Farm Horses of all descriptions. All entries must be m by 12 o'clock sharp, 1+92 DAVID THOMAS, T WILL HOLD my usual Fortnightly _ r .. si*m sale ON MONDAY, JANUARY 18, 1892. im DA YIP THOMAS.



PALESTINE AS I SAW IT. Lecture} s"*5"* f&T"**' ASHBURTON WESLEYAN CHURCH. FRIDAY, JAN. 15, 1892. Commence 8 p.m. Admission, Is. 1 84 ASHBURTON WORKING MEN'S CO-OPERATIVE SOCIETY, Limited. WANTED, a Storeman or Salesman for the above-mentioned Society. Applicants must have a complete know ledge of the Grocery Trade. For schedule of duties and salary, apply to the Secretary. Applications, accompanied with testi monials, must be m the hands of the Secretary on or before THURSDAY, January 21.—Wm, McKab, Secretary. i 1 80



ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL ' SOCIETY. A Full meeting of the Committee is requested for this, THURSDAY Evening, at 8 o'clock, sharp, at the Arcade Chambers to arrange Prize Schedule, fix date of Show, and transact other business. J. J. C. QUANE, 1 97 Secretary.



Public Notices 41ST — ANNIVERSARY — 41ST of the establishment of the J^YTTELTON miMES. The "Canterbury Times" This week contains the original printed accounts of the voyages of the first four ships. THE " CHARLOTTE JANE," THE "RANDOLPH," THE "SIR GEORGE SEYMOUR," THE "CRESSY," Taken from the first published number of the " Lyttelton Times" of January 11, 1851. Also illustrations showing the historic first four ships at anchor m Lyttelton Harbour m December, 1850, with Lybtelton as it was m 1851, from a sketch by Mr Norman taken at the time, also, a picture of Christchurch as it was m 1852, sketched by an early colonist. Extracts from the first leading article published m the "Lyttelton Times" on January 11, 1851. Extracts from an article m the "Lon don Times" entitled, " A new Paper m a new World." Original letters written by Dr. A. C. Barker, describing the arrival of the first four ships and early experiences m Can terbury. And other interesting items of news written for the first issue of the " Lyttelton Times." To avoid disappointment order the paper early. It can be obtained from the Runner of the " Lyttelton Times," and from all agents, booksellers, and news vendors m the colony. 1 96