any length. At an interval in the con cert, . Mr John Lambie,, chairman of the School Committee, said he had a duty to perform, which, while pleasant in itße)f, was not unmingled with regret. The latter feeling came in at the loss the dis trict was to suffer in Miss Stewart's de parture from Kjle. Bat while they re gretted deeply that Miss Stewart was to leave them, it was pleasing to him, to them, and it muet certainly be to Miss Stewart, to know that she had not only won the hearts of every scholar in tho school, bat the highest esteem of every person, young and old in the district. Ah the outcome of this feeling he now pre Boated to Miss Stewart, on be half of the Committee, a writing desk, a lady's glove box, and a hand- Borne handbag. The desk bore an in scription expressive of the Committee* esteem, which inscription was engraved on a silver plate and inlaid in the centre of the desk. The other articles bore Miss Stewarts initials. In further re marks of a complimentary character Mr Lambie asked Miss Stewart to accept the committee's token of|bheir good wiU, high appreciation of herself, and her good work, as well as their best wishes for her future. Miss Mary Jane Mulligan, on behalf of the children attending the Sunday School, which Miss Stewart had been instru mental in starting and had assiduously carried on with but little help, presented the mistress with a handsome album, and in doing so made a neat little compli mentary speech. Miss Stewart, who had been studiously kept in ignorance of these little arrange ments was quite overcome, and Mr Lambie had to acknowledge the souvenirs for her. At the close of the concert some time was spent in saying farewell to Miss Stewart, after which came the tune " When youth and beauty meet To chase the glowing hours with flying feet." And daylight was rising from the ocean when the gathering separated.

CABLE NEWS.

A letter passed by the New South Wales Council of the Anglican Church, and signed by the Primate, urges the electors to consider not only the capacity, but give special weight to the claims and character of the candidates at the coming election, A half-deck yacht capsized in the Sydney harbour on Saturday, when Mr and Mrs Lameslee, Misses Bertha Hil-1 ton, Annie Owen and Hegarthy were drowned. Messrs Rider, Kingsbury and French are missing. Five others were rescued.

The Active Service Brigade.

EXTRAORDINARY STATEMENTS.

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Sydney, December 17. The "Sunday Times" publishes an account of an interview with the alleged head of the Active Service Brigade, whose performances are pro minently before the public at the present time, The Society is a semi secret one with its headquarters in New Zealand. Its business manage ? is unkuown, and the Council is com prised of the leaders of the social reform movement. The alleged head states that the Sooiety is possessed of 9000 members, and that the leading plank of its platform is antagonism to banking institutions.

COMMERCIAL.

The New Zealand Land Association* Limited, has received the following Lon don cable message, dated December 15 — Frozen Meat—Mutton market dull. Canterbury mutton is worth 4d per lb : other descriptions unchanged since last telegram. Tallow—Market irregular; common and medium qualities dull of sale.

BRAZIL.

New York, December 16.

News has been received that the bombardment of Rio de Janerio has been resumed, and many lives have been lost.

CYCLING.

Melbourne, December 17.

The twenty-five mile bicycle road race w%s won by Paterson of Victoria. A. J. Body, of Christchurch, thouch unplaced, made the fastest time, viz , 1 hour 21min 57sec.

PORRIDGE.

(The "Hospital") I, To a doc^r and a dietitician, one of the most interesting facts in the daily life of the Scottish people is the profound re spect in which they hold oatmeal porridge. It chanced to the present writer, during a recent visit to the "land o' cakes," to have daily set before him at breakfast a plate of porridge of very rare quality. Being an Englishman, and somewhat of an amateur at rorridge-eating, he had been content with a daily composition of very inferior quality in his own southern home. Bub the appetite grows with what it feeds upon, ani there seemed be no reason why as good porridge should not be made in London as in a Scottish village, with a rational cook and good oatmaal. Accordingly, inquiries were instituted as to the proper quarter for securing a regular supply of the very best Scotch oatmeal. The shop or the village was declared to have an excellent pre-eminence for its meal. It was the respect with which the serious spinster in charge of the shop spoke of the cereal which first opened the eyes of the visitor to the place occupied by oatmeal in the Scottish mind. It is clear that this particular praia still constitutes the favorite food of the average Scot. A visit pa.id to the kitchen to ask the cook for a practical lesson in the art of por ridge-boiling deepened the conviction that, next to his Presbyterianism, oatmeal porridge is the chief pride of the Scotch man's life. After fifteen successive mornings of perfect porridge, the Southron was convinced that the Scot is not without justification for his canonisation of oatmeal. It is an appetising, satisfying, and staying food, when made of good meal and perfectly cooked; and it has the advantage of being very economical. Th at it prod uces' brain, bone, and muscle of the very finest quality, Scotland herself is an irrefragable proof. From the point of view of brain, bone, and muscle, we would like to ccci porridge universally eaten in Eng land,' With this object we now dis close the secret of producing one of t he finest and moiit wholesome of all «A$ National dishes. '* The secret is twofold and very-simple. First, get the b&st of meal ; J and, secondly, let the porridge-maker make the porridge of a ludicious consistency, and above all, stir and boil it thoroughly. We have been assured" both bj cooks and their mistresses fhac there are no other '!', secrets " about borridge-making than these two. In Scotland all classes' loye the ". halesome. parricE." We are convinced that, if all ciaflsesxn England would imitate the Scotch

royal game of golf, we snoma ir+ve uow<» appetites, bet'er bnnps, pnd better brains. A Southron doff < hi* h*t to "my Lords Porridge."

Anniversary Day.

> The promise as regards weather was not very bright on Sunday for the holiday on the day chosen for the celebration of Anniversary Day, which this year to avoid Saturday, the 16th—the real anni versary of the province's settlement—was fixed for Monday, the 18th. But Mon day dawned mildly, with a clear sky, and an air chat was quite Spring-like in its softness, and scarcely a breath of wind. Many picnics were organised, and many little family parties were formed for an outing in the country, while the arrange* ments of the railway authorities to accommodate holiday seekers were fairly well taken advantage of. But the great feature of the day was the gala of the Friendly Societiea which comprised a big j procession and a sports meeting in the Domain. THE PROCESSION. For the procession great preparations ' had been made, and many of the members of all the lodges interested had put them selves to considerable pains, not a httle labor, and some expense to have their orders well represented. There were in consequence plenty of flags and banners, emblems, characteristic costumes, etc., so that the procession was quite an imposing spectacle. The procession started at the Odd fellows' Hall shortly before eleven, In the following order :— THE FORESTERS. This body numbered about fifty includ ing horsemen. They were Jed and marshalled by five handsomely dressed Robin Hoods, mounted on white horses, and, on a waggon done up with evergreens and flowers was an emblem of the Shepherds', Ordar, two typical English shepherds with beautifully white lambs in their care, the whole making a most imposing tableau. The members of the order carried numerous lodge banners with the usual inscriptions, and all wore the silk sashes of the Order.

THE DRUIDS. This Order came next, marshalled by Bro. E. E. Tasker, and the procession (which by the way was led by a mounted Druid in wig, cowl, and gown) was greatly set off by the two cars of the I Druids. Mars, on horseback, carried a I battleaxe and shield. Two mounted Druids in robes and beards, with crooks followed, and then came the car with Britannia on her throne in the centre, surrounded by Jus tice, Art, Science and Music, all these benig ladies. Druidical horsemen in robes and beards. More Druids on foot with robes and beards. An allegoti cal car with the Ancient Druidical Father; beside him a Druidess with orphan, sur rounded by tho faithful bards with harps. The car was decorated with oak and miselcoe, and at the feet of the Druid lay a bundle of sticks, bound with ivy; emblematical of unity and friendship. The present District Grand Lodge officers came next in an open carriage, and then members of the Order in robes and beards with Lodge officers in regalia, private and visiting members coming next, and the past officers P.D.P., P.A., and P.G. bringing up the rear. THE ODDFfiIIOWS. This order was over a hundred strong, all wearing the sashes of their order, and preceded by the handsome banner of the lodge carried by eight men (staff and guy holders.) The wnole procession, headed by the Brass Band, pibceedtd along the principal streets of the town, which were lined by a dense crowd of sight seers. After parading the town the procession made its way to the Domain.

SPORTING.

TINWALD RACING CLUB.

The following handicaps have been declared :— Two-Mile Tkot, Barney O'Hea scratch, lolanthe 4sec, PloughboySsec, Ellen ssec, Wooloomooloo 18sec, Messenger 20des, Springfield 21sec, Maude V. 23sec, Jena 28sec, Star 28iec, Master George 28aec, Deception 28sec, Victoria 11. 28sec, Factory Girl 28sec, Alyth 28sec, Geordie Dowse 36sec, South ern Queen 35sec, Max 35sec, Maid of Honor 35sec, Adrien 35sec, Plevor 35sec, Molly 35sec, Sailmaker 36sec, Darlington 35sec, Statesman 37sec, Vagary 37sec, Myra 37aec, Wharf dale 37sec, Mascetta 37sec, Campo4odec, Sedgley Maid 433 ec, Queerfellow 43sec, ifleethound 45sec, Jb'an 45aec.

To-morrow there will be a bazaar in the Primitive Methodist Church when there will be goods, fancy and otherwise, of various descriptions on sale at prices to meet the times.' There will also be numerous attrac tions. The public are earnestly invited to attend. A trial of a new reaper and binder called the " Advance," which has been working in this colony for a season and has given great satisfaction, will take place on Thursday next on the Laghmor Road from eleven o'clock. All interested in agricultural matters would do well to attend. The excursion train for the South passed through Ashburton about 10.30 a.m. There were on board about 300 passengers, in cluding about thirty booked at Ashburton station. The number included Wilmot, from Rangiora, who will ride in tha ono mile Amateur Championship to be decided at Timaru this afternoon, and A. Daly, R. Curtis, W. Shearman and F. Tucker who will also compete in the sports there. The ordinary trains, north and south ran as usual.

THE ASBBURTOiS GUABDUN : MONDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1893.



Mr Alfred Harbison wednesdayT^ec. 207 12 o'clock. ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by Mr George Caird, who is leav ing for the North Island, will sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, AT HIS RESIDENCE, corner of North Belt and William Street, the whole of hia ) Furniture A Effects, Contained in six-roomed house. All in excellent order. Without reserve. Twelve o'clock sharp ALFRED HARRISON, 12*139 Auctioneer. THUKSDAY^I)ECEMBEE~2i 12 o'clock. ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by Messrs Barrett Bros and Bair stow, who are relinquishing the Furniture Business, will Sell by Public Auction at the x- OLD TOWN HALL— Handsome Piano by Weisner, Walnut Case, trichord, overstrung, iron frame ; a most exceptional chance. Duchesse Dressing Table, and Washing Stand in rimu, four Chest Drawers, Fancy Tables, Wardrobe in rimu, plate glass front. Hall Stand, Wash Stands and Ware, Tables, Chairs, Couches, Looking Glasses, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Spring and other Mattresses, Feather Pillows, etc., etc. The whole of the above must be cleared. Sale at 12 sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 12§126 Ashburton. MX Business Premises will be Open each evening this week till 9 o'clock for the sale of Christmas and New fear Cards.—H. M. Jones. CsPECIAL Reduced prices for Toys, C fancy Goods, and Basket ware for Christmas trade. Only come. Inspect and buy.—H. M. Jones. TOWN SEC riON - 443 and 444, corner of Burnett and William streets, with seven roomed house, etc., thereon, on account of the Mortgagee. Not having sold this by auction I am prepared to receive offers for the property. T. BULLOCK. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR CHRISTMAF. NEW Season's Fruit, Cane Sugar, and all other lines at extraordinary Low prices for CASH—at D. MACPHEKSON'S, TANCRED STBEET. TO LET—Five-roomed dwelling House, Stable, etc., together with about 1\ acres hnd, Charles Street, Allenton. T. BULLQCK. OHEAP PROPERTY. 372 a c b~e s 372 situated near the County Saleyards and Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion's Show Grounds. Account of the Mortgagees. Pricey £d 10s per acre. THIS was originally part of the Fair field Estate and formerly owned, by Mr Grar^t. There is a dwelling house., stable, and other buildings erected on the property. On account of its being clpjse to town an increase in value may reason ably be expected. Apply to * • T, BULLOCK, jß*yp —THE SUM required for tho grazing of about 80 apres cjose to TinwaW Sale Javds, until Ist September J894. Very-suitable for a Sheep Dealer. Apply at Onoe to



Holloway's PiUiS.—Weakening weather. —The sultry summer days strain the nerves of the feeble and decrepit, and disease may eventuate unless some restorative, snch as these pnrifying Pills, be found to correct the disordering tendency. Holloway's medicine gives potency to the nervous sys tem, which is the source of all vital move ments, and presides over every action which maintains the growth and well-being of the body. No one can over estimate the necessity ot keeping the nerves well strung, or the ease with which these pills accomplish that end. They are the most unfailing antidotes to indigestion,irregular circulation, palpitation, sick headache, and costiveness, and have therefore attained the largest sale and highest reputation.



BAZAAR. BAZAAR. mO-MORROW, in Primitive Chukch, J- commencing at 2 p.m., closing at 10 p.m. Useful and Fancy Articles and various attractions. Ash bur ton Band in attendance. Admission, free. Come in crowds and bring your purses with you. 12 15,8 ,____ RBABER AND BINDER TRIAL. NOTICE TO FARMERS. A PUBLIC TRIAL of the " Advance" JLjL Reaper and Binder will be h,eld at the Road Board Paddock, on the Lagrahor Road, close to the Tinwald Railway Station, (by kind permission of Mr' Sutherland) pi* THURSDAY, 21H-4 wst., from H o,'clock. This machme k the be^b in the market, and all farmers cordially invited, u*m f putsis&co,



FOOD FOR INFANTS AND INVALIDS. MELLIN'S LACTO-GLYCOSE OR MILK FOOD. SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR COUNTRIES WHERE FRESH COTS MILK CMNOT BE OBTAINED. Then Q<>o<te arc frwftemAnin>'iiG~«*ionA keep Moi in mqfCHmaU. fb be obtained from all Drunnuu ana Store* BEECHAM^ PILLS "THOR Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sid Sj Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsi ness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costive ness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous anc Trembling Sensations, &c. The first dose will give relief in twenty minutes. Thii ia no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, anc they will be acknowledged to be «• WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to com plete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER: They are like magic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs Strengthening the muscular system, restoring the long-lost complexion; bringing back the keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the rosebud of health the whole physical energy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climates the] are specially renowned. These are facts admitted by thousands, in all classes ol society, and one of the best guarantees to the nervous and debilitated is thai Boech&m's Pills have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in the world. Full irectioQS with each box. Prepared only by THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, England. _ Sold bt all Drpqoists in the Colonies. W ALL PAPERS. J5,000 Pieces. TUST LANDED, ex AORANGI, CHEAP PAPERHANGINGS of the Latest O Patterns and Designs. A SPLENDID SELECTION. CALL AND SEE PATTERNS. JOHN WILSON, PAINTEE" AND PAPERHANGEB, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON. 2t138 ___^



TINWALD. — Cheap Property, Centra'ly situated, being not far from the Kailw&y Staticn T.S. 150, contain ing 1 rood 0 perches with well-built four roomed cottage thereon. Must be sold. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—2 sections well fifuated n Clark Street, A Hen ton, being lots 23 and 23, containing 2 rods 6 parches, part of R,S. 8767. " __ T. BULLOCK. Assigned Estate of W. J. S. McDowell, i of Hinds, near Ashburton, Storekeeper | FOR~SALE, As a Going Concern, 1 THE STOCK IN TRADE, GOODWILL FREEHOLD OF STORE, BAKERY AND BUTCHERY BUSINESS, WlTff BOARDING-HOUSE. FULL PARTICULARS with Stock Sheets can be obtained on the Premises, Hinds Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ashburton, -. And Messrs Cook and Gray, Accoun tants, Christchurch. To an energetic young man with moderate means, this offers a good oppor tunity to work into a very profitable little business. Wm. R COOK \tv,,«»««. HUGO FRIEDLANDER/ Lrusfcees -12 98 , FORSALE-b'O Acres, all in English grasses, not far from the Tinwald Sale yards, A property such as this has often been asked for. T. BULLOCK. Hi ii ' ' W- BRYANT, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, WILLS STREET, NEAR ODD. FELLOWS' HALL. ALL descriptions of Pastry, Con fectionery, Wedding and Birthday Cake, etc , of the best quality supplied on short notice. Parties, Balls and Picnics, cartered for on reasonable terms. 12*136 Christmas, 1893. WE have just opened out a Splendid Assortment of FASHIONABLE SUITINGS, FANCY WORSTEDS, AND WEST OF ENGLAND TROUSERINGS Specially Imported for the Present Season. Our Motto is " Satisfaction." By giving a Good Fit, Best Workman ship, and Honest Value we find our old Customers return and bring their friends for their next Mew Suits. This is the Best Recommendation for CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LE \DING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBURTON. FURNITURE AND CHINA Wf TTAMPrON, will be • U • XI pleased to see all his old customers at his new shop, East Street, (near old Kindergarten), tc which, place he hats removed his business. __ i±}W ~~ sOf IC E. W. ELMSLY, (Late of Sydney), COACH AND BUGGY PAINTER, HA VINQ over Paint Shop from W. H. Pagbt, is prepared to PAINT all classes of Vehicles at Lowest Prices. A\\ orders promptly attended to. 12 ll!f PE SEED. SEED, I" HAVE a specially selected stock of • Cocksfoot, Red Clover, Cow Grass, Rape Seed, G.T.Y.A. Turnip, P.T.Y.A, Turnip, I. G. Globe, Foet Hybird, Devon Grey, Mammoth, etc. JOHN G. EESTELL, lO§3o WwtStrettk



8. W. Alcorn's CLEARING OUT SALF, Further Reductions. AS the Stock has to be cleared out quickly further reductions in all classes of Goods are now being CONCEDED TO PURCHASERS. Dress Goods further reduced Prints and Delaines further reduced Brown Hollands further reduced Window Curtains and Quilts further reduced Damask Tablings further reduced Sunchades and Umbrellas further reduced Hoisery and Gloves further reduced L«dies' Capes and Dust Cloaks further reduced Corsets and Underclothing further reduced LADIES' HATS AND BONNETS Further Reduced. All accounts owing are requested to be paid promptly. , S. W. ALCOEIST EAST STREET.



GREAT CASH SALE IN ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ROBERT ALCORN. OVER £3800 worth of Clothing, Drapery, Boots, Glass and Earthenware. Iron mongery and Groceries, which must be sold. The clothing is all Colonial nude most of it to my own order from Colonial tweeds. There is a great variety of men's and boys'hate, men's and youths'white regatta and Oxford shuts. Linoleums, flannelettes, shirtingd, and calicoes, together with a good assortment of boots, all im ported direct from the manufacturers; all to be sold at prices which must command a sale. A nice assortment of Ironmongery and Holloware, Glassware, and Crockery, at very low prices for cash. The Grocery stock is kept assorted with seasonable goods, of the best quality, and cash buyers will find it to their advantage, lo leave their orders at .tbi shop, and the goods will be delivered in any part of town or suburbs. *''■ Dairy produce bought in any quantity, and the highest price given for good butter* EOBBRT ALCOKN, 1275 SAtJNDERS' BUILDINGS. H. M, JONES. H. M. JONES. H. M^ JONES SANTA OLA US AND FATHER CHBISTMAS ABE COMING AGAIN A Large and Varied Stock of Books, Toys, and Fancy Goods, China Glass, and Plated Ware, carefully selected and suitable for Christmas and New Year Presents from a penny Whistle to a Seventy Guinea Piano- Japanese Tables, Cabi nets, Trays, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Etc. Desks, Workboxes, Writing, and Dressing Cases, Albums from Is 6d to 60s. Purses, Pockeb Books, Letter and Card Cases. DOLLS, DOLLS. DOLLS. Exceptional Value for Christmas Trade. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. BOfOKS! BOOKS!! BOOKS!!! For Prize and Presentation purposes. School Committees very liberally dealt with to endeavour to keep trade in the place. CHKISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS Ivorine, Geletine, and Fringed Cards, hand-painted, unique, pretty, and chaste designs, Packet* at Cards from 9d, Is, Is 6d, and 2s 6J each. H. M~JONEB.



IMPORTANT NOTICE,



OWING to the numerous reque&ts of large.owners these Remedies have been reduced to 7s 6d, and where tyro Sets or more are taken to 6j 6s per set. No Kennedies ever introduced into this colony have proved so successful in restoring the suffering horse as WALKER'S BOT FLY REMEDIES, Very highly recommended at the Ellesmere Agricultural and Pastoral Association Show. Awarded the highest Order of Merit at the Northern A. and P. Show ; very highly commended at the Metropolitan Show at Christchurch. Ncvunber 1,1893. B. Merediih, M.H.R., says:—l had a fine young draught boree got bo low in condition that ha was unfit for work. I got very anxious about him ac he showed every signs of dying. I gava him your Bat Fly Bemedy with the very best results. lie is now at his work as hearty as ever, I can highly recommend it to all horse owner?



Cv t, November 3,1893. I am thoroughly earn fie 1 that your Bot Fly Remedies are the right and proper thing for the Buffering horse. I bad a young horse that I quite expected would die. He got very ow in oondition, a tight skin, dry ooat, and a very oareworn eipreseion ot the eje, and so lifeless that I had to lay him up. I gave him your Remedy bb direoted, and in a few dayß be began to mend, and is now so flash I oan Boaroe rule him. I can highly reoom mend farmers to use it in time, being confident that it will save the horse, relieve him of suffering and improve bis oondition. —S. Kingsbuby. Mrs Pitzpatriok, Baloairn, had a fine young back that was quite the talk of the neigh bours for action and go. He got so low that she could not put him in the trap. Walker's Bot Fly remedies were administered, and she says its worth all it cost to see him galloping through the paddocks with his tail in the air, thank* to the remedies. Mr Cross, Burnham, got the Remedy for a horse suffering last year ; oa reaching home he was dead. This season one took bad also, showing the symptoms. He gave the Remedy and the second day after, he passed boti in hundreds and is doing well. Greenwood Farm, Sonthbridge, August 2,1392 Mr Walker, Sir, —I an glad to bear testi* mony to the wonderful eflsotß of your Box Fly Remedies. One of my beat horses be. came very bad; the skin tight, the eye life* less and a bad oolor, and got low in oondition. Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did not want to lay him Dp until he beoatne un able to lift his feet, or do any more. We bad to help him into a stable I gave him your Remedies, and, and the treatment you pre scribed, and in a few days he was quite better, and now at bis work, hearty and well. I quite believe, had I not given him your Remedies, be would have died. You oan use j this as you please.



Killinoby, Sep'ember 14,1892. Mr Robert Walker, Uhristohurob, Dear Sir—Your Bot Fly Remedies have proved a complete success with miy horse. He had been very bad for some time; the coat dr?, a tight skin, got very low in condition, and got eoaroe able 1o w^k. I quite expeoted he would die, as he had all the symptoms of one that my neighbor lost with the bots I gave your remedies ac you directed, witth the following resuls:—The horse, after getting the late bottle, beoame very pained, lying down rowing and groaning with pain, in the paddock. He began to cough very hard, e<soh cough bringing away. a thick humorous matter from the nostrils, the like of whioh I never saw before ooming from a horse. This continued all next day, whioh I am certain were the bots bursting from the effeaisofthe Remedy, and ooming up through the nostrils by the effects of the cough. After this oeased, the horse began to mend, and in six days I had him at work again, heartily well You should make theee Remedies public, so that farmers might know there is a remedy for this destructive paste. Send ma .some Preventive for keeping off the fly in sum mer,—And oblige, Robert Molobbaw, Brockiide, December 12,1892. Mr Walker,—Sir,—l wish to add my testimony to the wonderful effects of your Bot Fly Remedies. I bad a valuable bone which got very bad and gradually got worse. I quite believe be would have died. He kept loding fleeh, got a dry coat, tight skin, oare worn expression of the eje, a cough, running at the nostrils, and oould scarce work I got your remedies and gave them at directed, with the moat benefioial reinlti; The eeeond day after getting the last drenob be began to pass bots in handfuls, aom« of whioh I here with hand you. Immediately after passing the bots be began to mend, and is now aa fat as butter, hearty and well, thanks to Walker's Bot-fly Remedies Any who doubt send them to mp, and I will convinoe them that your remedies are a boon to the community and the suffering horse Every horse should have them in the season, as I am confident if used there will be no more deaths from he botfly Use this as you please. H. Loviu,



Robert Thompson, j AGENTS FOR ASH BURTON- W. Anderson <fe J. Heseltinb, Saddler. MANUFAOTURER—ROBERT WALKER, Canal Reserve, Woolaton.



A. J. WHITE* Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, OHRISTOHURQH rpHE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made *■ in all Departments most Oomplet. OARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM} FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, OROOKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY a.T~w"h7te litYitcs all to Call and Inspect bis Stock COTTAGEs"fUBNIBHED, Including CUTLERY, BLANKETS, SHEETS, EARTHENWARE* JOTS Ero^ TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE ... .„ ... ... £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS ... ... .„ ... £17 to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from w «■. £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS. w .~ .« ... £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE, «



x Ashburton WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE GREAT DISTRIBUTION OF 20,000 pkes pints, FREE OF CHARGE. 33rd Anniversary of the Opening'of ARGYLE HOUSE. SPECIAL GIFT SEASON, 1893. G. L. Beath & Co. Have just received advices that twenty-three Cases and Crate* of SPECIALLY SELECTED NOVELTIES Are now due at Lytteltdn for the Christmas trade, and should be in their Warehouse in a few days* They have pleasure in intimating that instead of selling the above in the usual way, they purpose —by way of Celebrating thair 33rd Birthday distributing the whole shipment, say 20,000 Presents, Free of charge amongst their numerous customers TO-DAY, and up to December 31, Every Customer Spending 2s 6d or more will receive a Coupon (with value marked on face), entitling the holder to select a Gift to the amount stated on Ticket. Tickets can be held till a number are accumulated, and may be presented any time up to December 31. Customers may however, select a Present at time of Purchase. NOVELTIES FROM VIENNA/JAPAN, GERMANY, CHINA, FRANCE, / and ENGLAND, in Woodware, Chinaware, Platedware, Glassware, Bisketware, Japanese and Fancy Leather Goods, Doll*, Toys and Sundries, both useful and ornamental. G. L. BEATH & CO.. TANCRED STREET. ASHBURTOX-



NOTICE ASHBUBTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCBED STEEBP. JUST arrived a large assortment of Fancy Tables, Chairs, and Ornaments of all kinds, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE. Also a large stock of Linoleums, Floorcloths, Carpets, etc. American and Austrian chairs in great variety. Persons, about to buy Christmas presents would do well in inspecting ou Show Room. ■■ , INSPECTION INVITED. Bedroom, Drawing Room, and Dining Room Furniture, of our own manufacture always in Stock. Furniture re-paired, re-polUhed, re-covered, eto. Venetian Blinds re-painted and made to order. No**, Addr.se -J JJ IINDRILL AND GO., (L\TE PICKFORD AND UNDRILL,) OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOCiKTT'S OFFICE, TANCRED STBEKT. INSTEAD OF GIVING Presents at Christmas T¥7E GIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE VALUE ALL THE YEAR ROUND. The Immense Increase in our Business is a proof of this assertion ——:o: WE HAVE LANDED, AND ARE LANDING, Large Parcels of New Goods FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS Bought direct rom the English manufactories, all of which we are offering at VERY LOW RATES Carpet and Felt Slippers. CHILDREN'S FROM la. WOMEN'S, ALL SIZB9, Km Od. MfTOHELL & TURN EB, TANORED STEBET.



W. H. COLLINS & CO. FARMERS BEWARE! BEWARE! OF PURCHASING INFERIOR OILS which will only destroy your rafichinery and waste your time. WE HAVE juat Stocked a large supply of GENUINE VALVOLINE and other Machine Oils which will not only Lubricate, but will keep the working parts of machinery cool. Prices on application. W. H. Collins and Co., 'Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company. B AGENIS FOR -( Springfield Pottery Company Corben and Co's Celebrated Enarae'led Mantelpiece!. .McKenaie's Furniture Renovator