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(Received January 20, 10.20 a.m.)

WRECK OF THE JOHN ELDER.

London, January 19. Intelligence is to hand of the total wreck of "the Pacific Steam Navigation Company's steamer John Elder, near Magellan straits.

RUDYARD KIPLING MARRIED.

Mr Rudyard Kipling has been married to Miss Caroline Balestier.

THE INFLUENZA.

The " Times" obituary column to-day contains 159 notices of deaths, 24 of which resulted from influenza. Baron Alcester is suffering from in fluenza, and is m a critical condition.

THE LATE CARDINAL MANNING.

Her Majesty the Queen and the Prince and Princess of Wales express their deep regret at the death of Cardinal Manning.

THE DUCHESS OF ALBANY.

The Duchess of Albany, who was suflering from a severe cold, lias re covered.

THE N.S.W. TREASURY BILLS.

The whole of the Treasury Bills issued by the New South Wales Go vernment have been sold, the chief buyers being the large Insurance Com panies. The " Standard " considers it a pity to see these bills coming to London, and adds that they ought to have been kept m the colonies, as the effect will be detrimental to other securities.

BLOCK OF LEGAL BUSINESS.

The judges have appointed a com mittee to discuss the block of business m courts.

ATTEMPTED TRAIN WRECKING.

Repeated attempts have been made to wreck trains at Reigate, on the London and Brighton and South- Eastern railway, but failed. Sleepers were found tied across the rails, and removed m time to avert the acci dent.

(Received January 20, 11.5 a.m.)

THE MOROCCO DIFFICULTY.

Paris, January 19. The French fleet has been instructed to land sailors at Tangiers if seamen of another power attempt to intervene m the trouble with the Hillmen. The rising is subsiding since the Governor lias been recalled.

SUEZ CANAL REGULATIONS.

Venice, January 19. The French and English delegates to the sanitary conference have agreed to a compromise respecting British vessels bound to British ports being allowed unimpeded passage through the Suez Canal.

FATAL COLLAPSE OF ABRIDGE.

Odessa, January iy. During the ceremony of blessing the waters m Tiflis a bridge collapsed and many persons were drowned.

RESTRICTION OF EMIGRATION.

Berun, December ly. Count Caprivi will introduce into the Reichstag a bill to restrict emigra tion.

WARLIKE PREPARATIONS.

Washington, January 19. It is reported here that the Govern ment are sending war material to San Francisco, and have contracted tor a supply of twenty thousand tons of coal.

THE STATES AND CANADA.

The United States, fearing that Canada is building war ships on LaKe Ontario, m violation of the terms of treaty, threatens to build dockyards on the American shore of the Lake.

THE ZAMBESI SLAVERS.

London, January 19. H.M.S. Swallow, on the Cape and West African station, has been ordered to proceed to the Zambesi, to assist Major Johnston m the crusade against slave hunters.

AUSTRALIAN.

<CKeee|yed January 20, 11.50 a.m.)

THE N.S.W. TARIFF.

Sypney; January 20. The second reading of the Customs Bill was carried by sixty-nine to nfty five.

DISTINGUISHED VISITORS.

Melboukne, January 20. Bailed—Waihora for the Bluff. The Countesses of Jersey and Galloway are among the passengers.

THE LATE DUKE OF CLARENCE.

| The Duchess <-i Abercorn has re- I turned the money subscribed for a wedding gift m tl:c» North of Ireland, with Princess Mary's thanks. The villagers hr.ye linen admitted to inspect the coffin n Sandringham | church. Capetown. Ja-nu-iry 19; The editor of a paper m Johannes burg, who attacked the late Duke of Clarence, was set upon by a mob and his ejectment from the Transvaal threatened. The windows of his office were smashed.

[per press association.]

London, January 18. Thp Naw will furnish the guard of fccmour at the funeral of the late Duke of Clarence. Onurch services will be held between two o'clock and four o'clock on Wednesday afternoon throughout the country. All official correspondence is con ducted on mourning paper. (Received January 20, 10.40 p.m.) Losdok, January 19. The Queen unwillingly abandoned her intention to attend the late Duke of Clarence's funeral, and reiterated her entreaties to the Prince and Princess of Wales. . The Agents-General Of the Colonies have sent a beautiful wreath of white lowers and violets. The Emperor of China has sent a ■message of condolence. AdetachmeatofUhlansandßluchers Hussars will accompany Prince Fredk. Leopold, who visits England as one ot the representatives of the Emperor ot Germany at the funeral. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday m most of the Continental capitals. The Emperor of Austria will ! attend that m Yien»a, and m other countries roost of the Royalties* will be represented by proxy. The Prince of Wales announces that, he and the Princess are deeply grateful j -for the universal sympathy expressed with thew i» their bereavement. *

Christchtjrch, January 20. The clay was observed as a partial day of mourning. The Government, city and public offices were closed during the greater part of the day and flags were at half-mast. E battery of artillery fired a funeral salute of twenty-eight guns at Hagley Park.

THE ASHBHRTON ftTT ARDIAN : WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 20, J§93.



The Massey Reaper & Binder HAS, SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO THE GOLONIJ1& IN 188 TAKEN MORE PRIZES AT PUBLIC FIELD TRIAfiJ, Where it has Competed, THAN ANY OTHER MACHINE IN THE FIELH | 75 TRIALS. 85| PRIZES. EVERY TRIAL PUBLISHED has been held under the auspices of an Aifi'icul tural Society, and no Showyurd Prizes included to 6\"«ll the sts. The Hassey Reaper & Hinder Is guaranteed to be the Simplest m Construction, the Lightest m Draught and the most Durable Machine n the Market. A thorough tiial 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,.. -. ( As per. printed lists with each Machine. .' .■ ■ . FEIEDLANDER BiiOS



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. REAL (i;K\l I\E B4ROAIH§, OCXMIE EARLY AND SKCUUE TIIJEMJJ J*D BEOS to thank you all for your past liberal support, and wishes vju all a • -U• Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year. J. BrOCkelbank, Mauagcr. J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON. REDUCTION ON ALL PQHE^^B* ANDREW BLACK, WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, HAS on hand and to arrive, a Large Stock of Watches, Clockg, and Jewellery. Watches, including English Levers by different makers; and has just opened out a particularly nice lino 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 15a 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 afcmod eratejprices. ANDREW BLACK, EAST ST R E E T.



j TBS 13 HOLIDAYS.' TT7E have just imported JiiYct fi-um this M.-iiuifiJoMii-jTs^ex s.« Vi AORA^KOI, -ft LARGE SHIPMENT OF NHW- GOO^^* Comprising tho NEWEST JIOMi'ISTVrj-^ m  jwt GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, IJKACKS, SJOKS, INiUA C.\ JZB, MERINO,* AND CASHMKRE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, *o. i A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF MIJNVS & BOiS' .STRAW HAT-?, &o. Special : Just Opened Out direct from the Mills a Ohoio,e\Lot of NEW SEIBTINGS (Best m the Market), which we arc now SellUm? at WHOLESALE PRICKS. I^, Kindly compare these Goods. , , > Tailoring Departuteut. 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 JSewSjJuitsifor 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, &c. , '.- Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPABROW ¥ JSERBBM TAILOBS & OTJTFITTERB EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. CHRISTMAS, 1891 A 2¥EW YEAR, 189£. F. NOKES, ONCE more presents his Compliments to the Inhabitants of A»hburton and $ie 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 LAHGEST STOCK OF BOOTS^ AND SHOES TO pSoOSE FROM. BOOTS REPAIRED ON THE SHORTEST NOTICE. FOR GENUINE GOOD VALUES NO ONE CAN TOUCH- ME.J : BOOTS BOOTS BOOTS FOR STYLE, PRICE, AND QUALITY, GO TO F. NOKES, LEICESTER BOOT WAREHOUSE, BURNETT STREET.



Turnip Seeds. FOR SALE, IN LARGE OR SMALL QUANTITIES,— PURPLE & GREEN TOP ABERDEEN, MAMMOTH, WHITE STONE, & GREYSTONE, &c. ALSO-- ARTIFICIAL MANURES SUPEKPHOSPHATES, BONE DUST, &c. BIEsTOEIR T"W"lTsn±! OF THE BEST BRANDS AT THEj LOWEST CURRENT P RJI CE S. MACHINE OILS OF ALL KINDS, AS WELL AS A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF|FARM AND STATION STORES AND REQUISITES. AGENT 1R THE NEW ZEALAND FIRE INSURANCE CO. Grain Crops insnred against Loss or Damage by Fire at Lowest Current Rates GEO-RGE "JAMESON % *hl>urton and Hakaia



Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS.] ' ' [REGINALD B. RESTELL.] Moss and Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr Joric Gf Restell, have much pleasure m informing the general Public that they are now prepared to supply the following :— JBUIHipERS' 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 Timber for Cabinetmakers. The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready for immediate use. ALSO,— FENCING WIRE~Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire, Galvanised Iron, and Ridging m all sizes, Staples, Nails, Hinges, Screws* Stakes, Posts aad Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, &c. i 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] MOSS and* EESTELL, WE ST STEEET, ASHBURTON3 BEST VALUE IN Binding Twine, Binding* Wire, Machine Oils, INCLUDING LUBBOLEINE OIL, THE BEST FOR BINDERS AND THRESHING MILLS. JOHN" ORR & CO*. NEW SHIPMENT OF TILE KEGISTEB GRATES. SPLENDID VALUE AND BEAUTIFUL GOODS \ SCOTT BROS,' UNRIVALLED COOKING RANGES IN GREAT VARIETY AT REDUCED PKIO ES, John orb...s cq;



PAPEEHAMNGS. ♦ * TUST LANDED EX " MAORI" 16 BALES 16 Paperhanging's, CHOICE PATTERNS, ARTISTIC DESIGNS, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY. Inspection is specially invited to our Selection of new PANELLINGS AND DADOES, WITfIE FRIEZES & BORDERS^TO MATCH FOR DINING & DRAWING-ROOMS. lew Designs for Ceilings, PICTURE PATTERNS FOR NURSERIES. BEDROOM PAPERS U FROM SdPER PIECE. 6000 PIECES TO SELECT FROM. 6000 Competent workmen sent to execute Painting and Paperhanging of every description as required. Building Material of every Description m Stock] W. H. Collins and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETC] TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTS FOR—Grey Valley Coal Company. Royal Insur nee Company.



Presents Barbed and Fencing Wire General, Station, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars CHINA, INDIA, and CEYLON TEAS, A complete assortment of the best Brands OF WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES AND STOUTS, Australian SHERRIES AND CLARETS, Finest German LAGER BEER, Always on hand, HENRY r/ANDE R. ENBY ZJANDER GENERAL MERCHANT AND D IRE C T I MPO RT ER. —AGENT FOR ~ Sun Fire Insurance Company. Canton Marine Insurance Company. Australian. Mutual Provident §9<?tety.



I HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND: Best English Leather Belting, all siaes 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Cases Valvoline 10 Cases Lard Oil 100 Cases Castor Oil 100 Drums Machine Ojl (including Colza, Olive, and Sperm) 10 Cases Lubricating Oil 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, Red and Black, ready for sheep branding 10 Bales best Five-ply Seaming Twine Hay Rakes and Hay Forks China and Glassware Hornsby's and Ransome's Plough Shares Garden Tools of every description Electro-plated Ware for Christmas



I HAVE FOR SALE a few second hand McCORMJCK, MASSEY, and HOWARD TWINE BINDERS, also some McCORMICK WIRE BINDERS m good order, A largo Stock of EXTRAS for McConnick, Massey, Deering, and Buckeye Machines ALWAYS on HAND, and can be obtained at any hour (Day or Night) for the convenience of Farmers.



HENRY ZANDER I HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF Binding* Twrnes. Bias ding* Twines (Flax, Manilla, and Hemp.) Binding 1 Were. Binding' Wire. (Whitecross Bkand.) In consequence of the heavy crops, Farmers will find it to their ad vantage to leave their ORDERS EARLY to secure delivery, as the Makers' Stooks are now exhausted. Reapers & Binders ANY MAKE supplied at Agents' prices.



NOTE.-THE CHEAP SALE IS AT *. W. Aleorn&Co's., EAST STREET "I MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL? JS now opening some beautiful New Goods suitable for Christmas presents; comprising the latest novelties m Alham bra, Dresden, Japanese and Venetian Goods. Lovely Mountmellick designs m real Irish Linen, Table Cloths, Tray Cloths, Pillow Shams, Afternoon Tea Cioths, 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 \shburton Art Repository.



Public Notices, ", MISS BARRATT'S PRIVATE 1 SCHOOL. CAMERON STREET WEST. WILL re-open on MONDAY, Jan. 25. Course of instruction, Eng lish, Music, Drawing and Singing. Miss Barratc will be at home from 22nd inst. . 1 H4 [ JfEW YEAR~GIFTS, l -US ew Year Cards, , AND BOOKLETS. NEW BOOKS for PRIZES and ; PRESENTATION. FANCY GOODS, etc. L. F. ANDREWES and CO. GREAT CLEARANCE SALE OP SUMMER OR4PERY MILLINERY, ETC., —COMMENCING — Saturday, Jan. 16, FOX ONE M.OISTI-I. IT is only necessary for us to state that we are holding a CHEAP SALE for the Public to know that GENUINE REDUCTIONS «n the whole stock will be effected. j^§_, Special and extraordinary Bargains m Millinery, Underclothing, Dress Goods, Prints, Sunshades, etc.



SALE AT "T H X CORVEK * COMMENCES SATURDAY^ JAN. 16. r^VON'T fail to attend, or you'll regret it. DRAPERY, MILLINERY, AND CLOTHING at extraordinary prices. W If (OIIJKH.



POLICIES ON NEW ZEALAND REGISTER, 16,000. ASSURING, .£5,000,000. Assets m New Zealand, £1,419,270. Expenses of Management LESS THAN 8£ PER CENT ON THE TOTAL" INCOME, * EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Bp.Aua:R Office— Custom House Quay, Wellington, W, H. uERRy, District Secretary, Uhristslmrch. H. ZANDER, Local Broker Ashburton. HERCULES MAKING POWDEB IS THE BEST Those who hkv© no*, tried it, shoda ask their Grocer for it Makes splendid Cakes Sco»es,;Pastry, fee,



ACCUMULATED FUNDS, NEARLY £10,000,000 mi£EFo n ns) STERLING, All nvested to yield nearly 6 per cent J3CXIVTJSES. CASH BONUSES declared for the first FIVE Years, TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses ex ceeding* FOUR MILLIONS. CASH BONUS for ONE Year, 1890, £469,856, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £967,000, The Cash Bonus waa equal to 42.1 per cent, on the premiums received during the year. INSTJBE YOTJK LIFE J.N TBU A. M. JP SOOI Xri V, And secure a BONUS KVKRY "YEAR



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



FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Jeremiah and Ellen Daly, are respectfully informed that the funeral of his kte beloved daughter Margaret, will move from his residence, Lauriston, TO-MORROW, Thursday, the 21st inst., at 11 o'clock, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 1*123 Undertakers. BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION. TAKE NOTICE.—The Valuation List of the Borough of Ashburton for the year 1892 is now open for inspection at the Borough Council Office, Baring Square West, Ashburton. All objections thereto must be left at the Resident Magistrate's Court on or before the 15th day'of February next, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Town Clerk's Office not less than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court, chys. we. fooks, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, January 15, 1892. l§lol



Mr T. Bullock, FOR SALE, the following low priced Tow a Properties. — £115. £-acre, and three-roomed cot tage with verandah, Grey Street. £135. Square house of four rooms, shed and stable, with quarter-acre section, Cox Street, East. £1710s. i acre Cameron Street; West. £13. J-acre Moore Street, West. £40. £-acre. Capital Site for a house, Havelock Street, East, first-class land. £45. f-acre centrally situated, Moore Street, also good land. TO LET, at a low rental, Shop m Burnett street. Also, commodious premises East street, near the Somerset Butchery. TO LET. — Cottage on East Belt. ■ Renb 3s per week, T. BULLOCK. Public Notices TO LET.—BAKEHOUSE, centrally situated, with first-class Oven, m thorough repair; Dwelling accommodation and Stabling. Apply GEORGE JAMES, 1 89 East Street. ASHBURTON CLUB AND M.S.A. THE Quarterly General Meeting of members will be held at the Club Room THIS EVENING, at 8 p.m. By Order. 1 121 TONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT.™ SMALL BIRDS NUISANCE. "VTO BIRDS EGGS OR HEADS _LN will be taken after MONDAY, FEBRUARY 1. I§llß BY ORDEB. TO BUILDERS. fTIENDERS are invited for additions -*- to the Tinwald Parsonage. Plans and Specifications may be seen and tenders are to be delivered at our office on or before 10 a.m. on TUESDAY, the 26th inst. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 1 115 Architects, etc.



JAMES PAIN ANP SOJSS 9 St. Mary Axe, E,0., and 21, Walworch Road, S.E. HOLESALE AND EXPORT FIRE WORK MANUFACTURERS. Shippers supplied'on the most reasonable terms. ' "JLO Lls, L2O, and L 25 Cases suitable | ' for every Market. Tkt Largest Wholesale House m the World ■ ■; lUustiat^i Price List on application.



Please Note.—Having added an Iron Planinw Machine and other Tools to my Engineering Plant, and engaged an Engineer and Millwright of well-known ability, who has had twenty-seven years experience m the Colonies m all classes of work m Engines, Combines, Reapers and Binders, etc., I am now prepared to plane co'ncav :■.-., slide-valves, and to do all other kinds of metal planing, make new cylinder ring", or any other kind of repairs at the shortest notice. Workmanship guaranteed. Lowest Christchurch prices Cylinders Bored by Special Machinery without removing them from the Engimg and new rings fitted any size. J. K. "STBBJL, COACHBUILDER, ENGINEER MILLWRIGHT, & GENERAL SMITH 1 WEST STREET, ASHBDETON. JO ,



-^/"•■fc^w IMPORTANT f^^gflf XM-A.S NOTICE Farmers and Others FROM THE PEEMIER ASHBURTON "CIURNITURE -yyAREHOUSE OF FICTOiIUWRIII R j " fjp<\ R ( TU3T Landed new Shipment of Austrian, <J American, and other Chairs ; largest Stock m Ashburton. Chairs by the 100. Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Brussels, Tapes try, and other Carpets, just m time for Christmas. Come and inspect our local manufactures m Duchess Tables, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers, etc., m figured Rimu, and other superior woods. Vene tian Blinds tm.de co order. Special re ductions for the Christmas Season. Note Address.—Next Building Society s Office, Tancred Street. VICTORIAN STEAM CARRIAGE AND I IRON WORKS, I AND GIIAI SHOEING FORGE, WEST STREET, (Near Bank of Australasia), ASHBITRTOIV. A LL kinds of Blacksm th, Engeenring f\ and Woodwork done on the Premises. Carriages and traps of every description made, repaired, painted, or exchanged. SPECIAL ATTENTION TO HOKSE-SHOEING.



ASHBURTON FINANCE & AGENCY COMPANY, Limited, /^ASH ADVANCES made on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. Offve. —Corner of the Arcade and Tancred Street. WM. HORNE, - Manager



Public Notice 3 U.S.S CO , llH^fiß U-S S., CO UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TOSI AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, and Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. , Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday, Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. EXCURSION SEASON HAS NOW COMMENCED. GEO JAMESON, Agent for \shburton