Canterbury & Westland Baptist Assiciation.

The half-yearly meeting of the Canter bury and Westland Baptist Association was held on Wednesday in the Primitive Methodist Church, which had been kindly plsced at the disposal of the Association. The following pastors and delegates attended—Ashburtou—Kev A. Acer, Messrs Sawle. Colyer, and Green slade; Timaru-Rev C. C. Brown, and Mr Ferrier; Greendale—Rev U. O. Griffiths, Messrs Adams and Yeatman; Kirwee-Rev D. Dolampre ; East Oxford -Rev T. WagsUff; .LmcolV ™ T -i O^borne; Spreydon-Messrs 1. Dixon and D. Sykes; Sydenham-Rev W. Barnett, Messrs Gahagao ;, Christchurch~Mr H. Olney. The meet ing having been formally opened the Committee reported on matters wh chhad been placed in their hands relative to Mr Beil^y, colporteur on the West Coast, was read, and a motion was carried sending greeting, and exprea fling confidence in his ability to carry on the work there. . aaßa A The following resolutions were passed,

VlVhat Mr Beilby be invited to visit the Churches in Canterbury before next half- thealjsence f Rev Mr Birch, as President of «» Asso ciation, from all Committee «f etingsgor ing the past six months, the office be declared vacant. , , That Mr T. Adama be President for the remainder of the year. A letter was read from Rev Mr Richards resigning fche position of secre tary in consequence of his removal o Otago. 4 very hearty vote of thanks to Rev Mr Richards for past services as secretary was carried. . ' , .. ■ „ The action of the Committee in electing Mr H. Olney to fill the vacancy on the Committee, caused by the resignation of Rev Mr Richards, was confirmed. Revs Mr Barnett and G. O. Griffiths were elected members of fche Committee, the Rer Mr Griffiths being appointee secretary. , , . -- A vcte o* thanks nas tendered to Mr Eaton, manager of the " Canterbury Bap tist Visitor," also to Rev Mr Griffiths as editor, for their unwewied efforts m carrying on the paper. A vote of thanks was passed to the Primitive Methodist friends for kindly giving the use of their Church in which to hold the meeting. On the invitation of the Sydennam Church it was decided to hold the next meeting of the Association there. Notices of motion were given to make some alteration in the rule and to alter the dates of meeting, and Mr H. Olney gave notice of motion—That this Associa tion deems it highly desirable that selected portions of scripture be read and taught in our publia schools, believing this would not make the passing of the Private Schools Bill any more probable or likely. It was resolved that the churches in connection with the Association be re quested to send in short reports of church work to be read ab each Association meet ing. The meeting was closed by the chair man, Rev D. Dolmorej pronouncing the benediction.

A tea meeting was held in the evening at the Baptist church, the tables being presided over by Misses Gates (2), Clarke (2), Cass. Cox, Colyer, and "Williams. After tha tables had been cleared, Rev A. Ager took the chair, and the following gentlemen addressed the meeting, viz. :— Wagstaff, Barnet% Dolamore, and Grif fiths, and Messrs B?awle and Adams. At intervals sacred pieces were sung by the choir, 'lhe customary vote of thanks was given to the ladies for providing the lun cheon for the delegates, and the tea id the evening, after which the chairman closed the meeting with the benediction

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION ) Britwury Burned. Grkvmouth, December 15. Blackmoie's brewery was burned down this morning. Insurances—£lso in South British ; £500 North German. The cause is unknown and very little stock was saved. __

Tinwald Racing Club.

A me°ting of the Committee and Stewards of the Tinwald Racing Club was held on Wednesday evening to make arrangements for carrying out the race meeting on January 1, 1894. There was a good attendance of members, Mr Gates reported that Messrs H. Fned- Jander and Pearpoint had been appointed delegates to represent the country clubs at the conferenca of jockey clubs. Messrs G. James and M. Scott were elected life members of the Club for valuable services rendered, Mr James Heseltine was appointed clerk of the course in place of Mr Hewsoi* resigned. The various subcommittees were ap pointed to carry out the details of the meeting. It was resolved to hold a ball on tha evening of the race meeting.

A TALE OF THE SEA.

[per press association.]

Melbourne, December 15. A piece of paper has been picked up at Port Melbourne stating that the Bhip Ontario bound from Canton to Melbourne has been lost off the Bhillipine Islanda and th,e crew are pairing for Singapore in the vessel's* bpatg.

New South Wales Parlia ment.

[per press association.]

SydKb*, December 16. ! Government are sanguine that they will be able to pass the important measures, which were checked by the prorogation, wheji the House meets in " "Swing to the compulsory retrench ment scheme, there has been a severe strain on the Civil Service super examination fund, and Government has been compelled to place the fund in a solvent condition. The income amounts to £6000 per month, *hile the expenditure reaches £8000 per month.

The " Post" points out that the Premier's (statements at Masterton "'that sinews 1 the appointment of the Railway Commissioners three inner circles had grown up apart from Government" are absolutely untrue. The railway accounts are audited now as they were before the commissioners were appointed, the P resentßystemhavingbeenintroduoedinlßßs The locomotive branch is not the creation of the commissioners. ?t existed long before tlieV werW appointed, !and Mr' Alison Smith Was suderinterident many years before Mr Rottieram. As to the existence of a separated Traffic department, it is an absolute illusion. On moatlMgTrailWay* there is such a depart ro ent, but on the New Zealand railways the SafEc is managed under the direct control of. th« cotnnjiMi^^f!-

School Examination.

I OHERTSEY.

Examined November 2, 1893. Pass Subjects

Percentage of passes, 55*1. Percentage of failures, 11 f6

Marks Class Subjects. (0 to 100) Grammar , 50 History 50 Geography 65 Elementary Science, Object Les sons, etc ... 50 Total I 215 Marks Additional Subjects. (0 to 20) Repetition and Recitation 12 Drill and exerciss 14 Singing 12 Needlework 12 Subject matter, reading lessons ... 15 Additional marks ... ... 65

Percentage in class subjects—s3'7s. Organisation-S7, S3, Mr T>T Thomas Todd, roaster j S2 master takes for read ing, spelling, geography, and object les sons ; mistress takes for, remainder of work. SI and P, Misa Tulley, mistress Remarks—The school makes on the whole a go^d appearance in this examina tion. In the infant department the chil "dren are making admirable progress, and they are under very satisfactory disci pline. The merit of the counting is especially noteworthy, and writing, draw ing, and spelling are very well done. The reading ot SI is only fair, but in this sub ject the pupils of S2 show marked profi ciency. In the upper classes a substan tial body of good, work is presented. Standard 111 is very weak in composition, and somewhat backward in geography, and Static'ard IV fail badly in arithmetic ; but in the rest of the woik, in the pass i group of subjects, very creditable profi ciency is shown, and the slass and addi tional subjects are at least faithfully attempted. L. B. Wood, Inspector,

COMMERCIAL.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

London, December. 14.

The wool sales have closed. Compared with the prices ruling at the previous series merino combings were firm, other sorts pv to a farthing lower. Crossbreds par to a farthing dearer.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Mr David Thomas reports upon the live stock market in tho Ashburton county for the week ending December 12, 1893 : —The entries consisted principally of small hoggets, and one or two lines of good grsz<>rs, with a poor lob of merino and crossbred ewes and lambs. The intense heab alike affected man and beast, and although some very good clearances were made the sala throughout was a dull one. The total yarding consisted of 6368 sheep and 33 head of cattle, of which my entry comprised 3114 sheep and 28 head of cattle. Tbo following aie the priucipal sales effected by me ;—8 fat crossbreds 9s 63, 13 fat crossbreds 10s 7d, 28 fat cross bred ewes 9s 2d, 15 four-tooth ewes and wethers 13s sd, 17 merino wethers 9s, 300 hoggets 8 3 4d, 435 hoggets 8* 3d, 270 hoggets 8s 4d, 374 hoggets 10s, 304 merino ewes and lambs 3s 3d, 51 four-tooth ewes and wethers 10s 6d, 144 crossbred ewes and lambs 3i 4d, 134 crossbred ewes and lambs 5s 3d. In cattle, I sold 2 steers £3,1 fat cow £6 2a 6J, 5 store steei year lings f'l 153, 1 store steer £2 10s, 1 cow in full profit £3 11s, 1 cow £1 ss, 3 year ling steers £2, 2 stores £3 53. Hinds Sale—On Monday, December 11, the usual monthly sale at the Hinds took place. About 500 sheep were yarded. The biddings were brisk, and the sales were satisfactory to vendors and buyers alike. Horse Market—Very few quotations can be taken from last Saturday's sale. The market was made up of a few old oiocks, but now that harvest will soon be here horses will be sure to take a turn for thebetter, especially good young draughts. I have a fair entry for next Saturday. Wool Sales,—The catalogues submitted on December 8 by the five selling brokers totted up the respectable disp'ay of about 4000 bales of wool, pieces, and locks, of which my catalogue was very close on 1000 bales. Taken all round the wool was not as bright as last year, but the prices obtained muso be considered satis factory to the vendors. Best half bred wool made B<l to Bjd per lb, crossbred 6£d to 7£d, rams s|d to 6£d, dead wool 4sd to s|d, black wool to 5Jd, s< dnd cross 8i to B§d per lb, merino 5d tr 6|d per lb, bel lies to s|rl, pieces to 6|d, locks ljd to 3£d. Merino sheepskins 4|d per lb, cross bred do s£d per lb. I cleared about 1534 bales at the above quotations' The catalogues were the largest ever submitted in Ashburton, and if all we hear be true they will be much larger next year. Any one interested can see photographs of the wool if they will call at my office.

CRICKET.

DUNSANDEL j ALBION.

On Wednesday the cricket match Dunsandel v Albion was played at Dun sandel, and after a pleasant game re sulted in a win for the Albion Club by 28 runs. Dunsandel batted first, and by good cricket succeeded in making 48 runs. The Albion bowlers, E. Constable, T, Pauling and A, Prishard were very deadly. The Albion batting in the first innings collapsed, their eleven only producing 21 runs. Dunsandel in their second innings were all out for §2 runs, the bowling of of Pauling and Pricbard being unplayable. The Albions with 50 runs to get started their innings badly, the first three wicketa going down for ll runp. The captain, C. E Davis, by vigorous hitting made 41, and the innings closed for 77. The pleasure of the game was marred by Mr 0. A. Wright getting a nasty cut with the ball above the right eye. After the game the players adjourned to the library where tea was laid, and full justice was done to the goodthfogs provided.

RULES AND REGULATIONS.

1. The meeting will beheld under the Bules of Racing. The Trotting Pace under the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and ob jections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final. 3. The races (with the exception of Gup and Flying, which are open) are open to any lorse commonly resident in the district from October 1, 1893, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided iv the district for the same period, 4 The district above mentioned ia bounded on the north by the Selwyn river, and on the south by the Waitaki river. 5. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme, for the expenses of the course. 6. All nomination, acceptance, and en trance fees to go to the funds of the Club. 7. In 1, 5 and 7 events, horses winning any race after the declaration of the handi caps to carry 71bs extra. P NOMINATIONS. Nominations for the New Year's Gift, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, acoompanied by fee, name, age, description and performances of horse, and colors of rider, must be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary, at Stone's Hotel, Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on SATUR-. DAY, December 9, 1893. far Trot must be accompanied fey pedigree of horse and' three last performances, WEIGHTS. Handicaps will be declared on or about | DeCember Acceptances for Handicaps and Entries for Maiden Plate and Novell Race must be io tho hands of tho Secretary, at Stone s Hotel, Ti-wald, not later than 81 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 27,,1893. A. A. JcCMJlvo, tl Sec Wary.

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The Queensland Meat Export Uompany are arranging for the purchase of new refri gerating machinery in London for Brisbane and Townsville, consisting of two machines of the Linde type. The entertainment for Monday evening I under the auspices of the Friendly Socie'ies, promises veiy well indeed. An orchestra of eight players will enliven the concert part of the programe, and for the dramatic portion Miss Carrie Fischer and Miss Ruby , Vernon have been engaged, The comedy " A country Apothocary " by the author of *'Ici un Parle Francais " will be produced, and altogether a good programme will be presented.



Government Notices. v. jyi& *• NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION TO TIMARU ON DECEMBER 18. RETURN fares from Aehburton 7s 6d first class, 5s 6d second. Train leaves Ashburton 10.20 a.m., and returns from Timaru at 5.40 p.m. Flower Show and Bicycle Sports at Tim»ru. In connection with the Friendly Societies Sports at Ashburton, a train will leave Ashburton for Timaru and intermediate stations at 5.35 p.m., run ning 1 hour 45 minutes later than the times of the afternoon train on Tuesdays. The 11.55 a.m. train from Timaru to Ashburton will run as on Tuesdays. The train from Ashburton to Spring burn will start at 5.45 p.m, and run 1 hour 20 minutea later than timetable times. LABOR DEMONSTRATION AT OHRISTCHURCH, DECEMBER 18. 1 ff>HE Evening train from Christchurch •**- co Ashburton and Methven will start at 515 p.m., and be due from ftakaia for Methven at 7-35 p.m., for Ash burton 7-29, Chertsey depart at 7.47 f Aoh burton arrive 8.25 p m. 12J105 at ORDER.



W BRYANT, ! BAKER AMD 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 TINWALD Racing* Club. ANNUAL MEETING. To be held on the Racecourse, Tinwald, on MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1894.



■ HotwwAY's Pau '■■and Ointment.- Rheumatiam and Gout.-The«e purifying and soothing remedies deserve the earnest attention of all persona liable to gout sciatica, or other painful affections of the muscles, nerves, or joints. The ointment Ed be applied after the affected parts have been patiently fomented with warm water, when the ointmept shpuld be dili gently rubbed upon the adjacent skm, unless the friction causes pain. Holloway a Fills should be simultaneously taken to dimmsh pain, reduce inflammation, and purify the blood This treatment abates the violence, and lessens the frequency of gout, rheuma tism, and all spasmodic diseases which sprang rom hereditary predisposition, or from any accidental: weakness of constitution.' The ointment checks the local malady, while the piila restore vital power.



Mr T. Bullock. S ATUBJ) AY7i>ECE M BER 1 By Order vt ihe Mortgagee. Town Property c^n rally situated in Moore Street. MET. BULLOCK, has received in structions to Bel 1 by Public Amtiou at the Arcade on the above date on account and by order of the Mortgagee,— T.S. 89 containing \ acre Moore Street, on which is erected 4 shops with dwellings, and known aa Corapton's Buildings. The property is situ ated only one section back from East Street. The Mortgagee has decided to realise and if necessary at a sacrifice. Sale at 11.30 "tTbullook, 12 93 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16. Magnificent building site, corner of North and West Belts, opposite the Re creation Grounds. MET. BULLOCK will sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date O ROODS 3 PERCHES O Being lota 13,14 and 15, Deposit plan 484, part of It S. 4906 situated opposite the corner of the North aiid West Belts. Capital site for a private residence. Good land. Sale at 11.30 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 78 Auctioneer* SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23T lOOa oTks 100 MOONT SOMERS DISTRICT. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on ac count of the Executors of the late W. E. Taylor,— R.S.s 23725, 24338, 24339, containing in all 100 acres, situated in the Mount Somers district, and noi far from the school. Iv is all fenced and cultivated, and mostly in Eng lish grasses, and at present under lease to Mr McClimont. Posses sion can be given on March 1 next. Inspection Invited. Terms at Sale. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 12 77 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS, 443 ***** 443 HINDS. . Account of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date on account and by order of the mortgagee, R.S 31037 situated just above the Hinds Railway Station, contain ng— 443 AORES 2R 2Op 443 All fenced and partly cultivated, well watered with a County water-race, very good Sheep country and well situated. : Terms—are moat exceptionally easy, viz., Small Caeh deposit, balance by instalments extending to 5 years and bearing the very low rate of interest of 5 pet- cent per annum. Inspection Invited. Note time of Sale, 11.30 tTbullock, 12 137 Auctioneer.



President—Donald McLean, Esq, Vice- Pbesidents—Messrs G. A. M. Buckley, H. H. Wright, atd Todhunter. Judge— Mr E. G. Crisp. Stewards—Messrs J. Clark, J. M. Hampton, B. Hanks, J. Dixon, E. Gates, G. James, M. Redmayne, J. Small, J. Stevens, B. M. Cuthbertson, and Dr Tweed. Starter—Mr H. Piper. Treasurer—Mr Thoa. Stone. Handi cappxrs —Messrs J. Cresswell; (Trot) —J C. Duncan. Clerk of Scales—Mr A. J. Kelly. Clerk of Course—Mr A. Hew aon.



—PK,OGnaA.MMI3— (Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club, and N.Z. Trotting { Association.) First Race to Start at 12.30 p.m. 1. New Year's Gift Handicap, of 20 boys j second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomination, 7s 6d; acceptance, 10s, 2. Maiden Plate, of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Weight for age. One mile. Entrance, 15s. 3; Tinwalo Cup Handicap (open), of 55 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys. from the stake. One mile and a half. Winner of any handicap of £40 or over after declaration of the weights to carry a penalty of 7lbs. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. 4. Tinwald Handicap Time Trot, of 80 sqvs ; second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. About t\to miles. Nom ination, 10s; acceptance, 103. 5. Welter Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of the Cup to carry 71bs penalty. One mile. Nomination, 10s; accept ance, 10s. 6. Novel Race, of 25 soys. Winner to be become the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Five fur longs. Entrance, 10». 7. Flying Handicap (open), of 30 soys; second horae to receive 5 soya from the stake. Winner of Tinwald Cup or Welter Handicap to carry 71bs penalty, of both races to carry lOlbs penalty. Six furlongs. Nomination, 10s j accept ance, 13s. 8. Hurry Scurry, of 10 soys. For horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile TSntrance 7s 6d, immediately after Flying Handi cap i» run.



Pubic Notices. F.O.L.L. No, 5. 'pHE Members of the above Lodge ar ■*■ hereiy summoned to attend a meet ing of their Lodge, on SATURDAY Evening, December 14, at 7.30, in th( Orange Hall. Business Important. EMMA NELSON, i 12 106 Secretary. \ A&HBURTON DOMAIN BOARDT" IVT OTICE is hereby piven in pursuance , -1-" of the Ppblic Reserves Act 1885, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Friendly Societies Sports on MONDAY, December 38, 1893, on which day charges will be made for ad mission thereto on the following scale, viz., For each adult ... One Shilling. For each horse ... One Shilling. For each vehicle ... One Shilling. R. BIRD, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board 12 69 \I^E are selling, as we have for VV eighteen months past, seven feet Birch Hurdles at 2s 9d; seven feet V.D.L. Hurdles at at 5s 6d each. TUCKER & BEAN, 10 135 West Street. TO^FARMERSTamToTUEKS. TX URDLES. HURDLES. 7ft Hurdles 2s 9d each in any quantity. W. H, COLLINS & CO , Timber Merchants. TO BHEEP|PARMBR» AND OTHERS THE Undersigned is offering 6ft 6in and 7ft HURDLES made of seasoned V,D.L. timber, at 4s and 4s 3d each in lots of thirty or more. They can be seen at my Siding, railway crossing, Durham Street, South. james"goss, DURHAM STREET, NORTH, OHRISTOHURCH. £'.>•> —THE SUM required for the l>^« grazing of about 80 acres close to Tinwald Sale Yards, until Ist September 1894. Very suitable for a Sheep Dealer. Apply at Once to T. BULLOCK. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR CHRISTMAS. NEW Season's B'ruifc, Cane Sugar, and all other lines at extraordinary Low prices for CASH— afe D. MACPHEKSON'S, TANCRED STREET. G. JESSON, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATOHMAKEB AND t JEWELLER, ' GOLD AND SILVER-SMITH, OPTICIAN, &c. East Street Ashbortow. HAS just received an entirely NEW STOCK of JEWELLERY for the Christmas Trade, which he U now offering at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES for Cash for One month only. O'd Cruets, Spoons, Forks, etc, Electroplated equal to best Birmingham plate. Watches slewed and guaranted for 12 months, 4s 6d. PIAfTCS ' PIANOS!! PIANOS ORGANS 1 ORGANS!! ORGANS VIOLINS ! VIOLINS ! ! VIOLINS MUSIC! MUSIC!! MCSIO TT^ERIBODY should have a copy oi Oi "THE TRIAD' MONTHLY MAGAZINE Of Music, Science, and Art, DRESDEN~HANO CO., SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. HORACE A. GATES, Agent and Manager.



Tenders. ___^ " AN 01.8 ESTABLISHED BLACKSMITH'S BUSINESS TO LET AT WHEATSTONE, Longbeach District. rHjff-N DEBS are invited for the lease for X five years of Mr John McCcnneli's long established Blacksmith business at Wheatstone, together with about ten acres of land, good dwelling house of six rooms, stable with loft overhead, blacksmith's shop, windmill and other improvements. The property is well situated in a good district about six milee from Tinwald railway station, coach passes daily, the lease to be for five years from January 1. , For further particulars apply to Mr Mo- Connell on the premises, or tot he under signed Tenders received up to TUESD AY, 19th inst. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. T. BCLLOOK, 12 76 Estate Agent



Christmas, 1893. WE have just opened out a Splendid Assortment of FASHIONABLE SUITINGS, FANCY WORSTEDS, AND WEST OP ENGLAND IROUSERINGS 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 LEADING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBU R T 0 N.



Entertainment. , - _ - ■ - -r - i -I|| A.NNIVERSAEY DaY, MONDAY, DECEMBEE 18. UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES ' OVM i PRECEDED BY MONSTER PROCESSION, Starting from ODDFELLOWS' HALL, AtlQ3Qa.m., Consisting of TABLEAUX AND EMBLEMS Of the various Orders :— l< Britannia," Robin Hoods in abundance. •' Charity," Roman Soldiers, etc. SPORTS IN DOMAIN j Beginning at 11.30 a.m. £60 GIVEN lsf PRICES. £60 DONKEY RAC~TUG OP WAR. BICYCLE RACES. GREASY POLE, Mirth, fun, and frolic, combined with genuine sport. Admission fa ground-- Adults, Is'; Children under 12, 6d. In the Eveniag A GRAND ENTERTAINMENT Will be held in the ODDFELLOWS* HALL. Leading Vocalists and Musicans of Canterbury taking part. To wind up with a STARTLING COMEDY, Doors open 7.30 } Conoert at 8, p.m.. 12*13 Prices, 2a »ud l,a.



CHEAP PKUjrJSttxx. ,372 acTbs 372 situated near the County S&leyarda and Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion's Show Grounds.. Account of the Mortgagees. Price £8 10s per acre. THIS was originally part of the Fair field Estate and formerly owned by Mr Grant. There is a dwelling house. I stable, and other buildings erected on the property. On account of its being close ! to town an increase in value may reason ably be expected. Apply to T. BULLOCK, A BOON TO HOUSEHOLDERS ALLANDAI/rc COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAYING OFIhTpBR CENT IN YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant* Aah | burton, Agent for the county, who will supply Customers in large or snail quantities. The Allandale Coal is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam ! Coal, unrivalled fo? Bakers, and a good Domestic Goal, burn ing with a flaaffe, dees not* sparkle, and lea.yea at white ash. It is both Cheap and Excellent, JAMES iLUKOT, COAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTON, 11 14ft



WHY RUN UP DOCTOR'S BILLS! THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. c TTEALTH without Mediclce, Hum ;. JTX bug, or Quackery 1 Tbe weak, f depressed, rheumatic, paralytic nervoup, 9 and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone and vigor by } using Cunmington & Co.!s Direct Acting Medical Ooils, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by »11 the leading medical' practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunninoton & Co., Electricians, 190 Glow*. J** "treefc, Christchurch. AUSTRALIA* MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : He Hon Morgan .8. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., M.L.O. (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, M L.C. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq The Hon Edward Richardson, C.M.G, M.L.C John Duncan, Esq ifedica 1 Officer : Dr W.G.Kemp, MR.0.8. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST AND MOST PROSPEROUS Atjstraiian Life Ofbtce, \kt> the LARGEST IN TJIK BRIIISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVEBY YKATi lhe Vethod of Valuation adopted by tWs Society Is of the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £11,OO<M>OO (ELEVEN MILLIONS) Sterling All invested to yield nearly 6 per cent. POLICIES IN FORCE ... 11O,SO«5 Sum Assured ... ... ... £38,888,263 Accumulated Funds .. .. £11,338,448 Annual Income.. .. .. £1,960,133 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £5,434,623 BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1892, £504,201, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,030,000, aftet making SPECIAL RESERVES, amount, ing to £234,5 U. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuiei exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY "SEAR Expenses of Management 9J per cont o the total income. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Office— j Custom House Quay, Wellington. W. H. DERRY, District Secretary, Christchurch, H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton.



WAITED, BY a Suitable and trustworthy servant, a situation in town or country. Can furnish the most satisfactory refer ences from the best of families and public places. My qualifications as a servant, are— I am colonial bred and born. I am young, well built, powerful, with A constitution of stone. I am a good worker, willing to work night and day, as I never tire. I naver require a holiday, as I have no friends to call on. I seldom require a doctor. I never striko for wages or join an society. I require no food, and am a total ab stainer. Of water I use a large quantity, no matter how filthy. I have not a single vice or bad habit. I work for all nationa itias and under stand one language as well as another. I have no particular religion, bat will conform to the belief of my employer. In politics I vote on all sides, particu larly on Old Bulb's side. I am employed among the rich and the poor as well as in all public places. Every one likes me, and once I work for them they cannot do without me. I am a saviour of the people's health. I hold daily receptions in Tancred street East, to which you are all cordially invited. My name is RULES ACME WATER FILTER -209



ACTS LIKE MAGIC, AND HAS NEVfiB FAILED . I TO NSTANTLT RELIEVE OR CURB MANKIK.J of Rheumatism, Sciatica, Lambago, Sprains, Cats, Woandß, Ac. CUBES HOKSES OF Sore Shoulders and Backs, Girth Galls, Creasy Heels, Sprains, Cracked Heels, SpHnta, Cuts, Mange, &o. COWS Of Ulcerated Udders, and Sore Teat*. DOGS of Mange, Cuts, &c. To Farmers it is invaluable. No Household can afford to be without It, GUARANTEED THE BBS 1!- EMBROCATION IN THE WORLD. Manufacturers : s. oox & oo. s 422 Bourke Street), Melbourne New Zealand Representative: A. PARSONS, Marten's Buildings, Ohristehurch. Ashburton Agents: John Orr & Co., Ashbukton Dktto Co. H. fc. Bonninoton. Country Agents Wanted. 0 JOB PRINTING. DOSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, _L Programmes, Memorandum Forms Wedding Cards, Memoviam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Deliver] Books, Banquet Menus, and Ticket! of a kinds. AWRTON PUBLISHING CO LIMITED, Raving a supply of Superior Jobbln Typo, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute vers description of Printing on the shortest notice, in the best style, and (at reasonable ■.;■■■*•&.' " <-



O. MACPItfittSOM (Late of R. Alcorn's), "OEST CANE SUGARS for Presetvin purposes can be had &t the new Shop TANCRED STREET, Opposite Mitchell and Turner's, TEAS A fcPEOIALTY. My 2s Blend can't be beat in Ashburto Look out for the green-fros'.ed window Goods delivered Daily in any part of Town. d. macpUerson TANCRED STREET Ashburton, 10 N O™T~I~C E. W. ELMSLY, (Late of Sydney), COACH AND BUGGY PAINTER. HAVING taken over Paint Shop from W. H. Paget, is prepan d to PAINT all classes of Vehicles at Lowest Prices. AH orders promptly attended to. 12117 | "~WAKANUI RIVER BO<*RD. ! NOTICE ia hereby given that any person damaging willows, etc., on the Protection Works of the above Board, WILL BE PROSECUTED. ByOrdey, OHA.S, B. FOOKS & SON, 13108 Clwki to tha Board,



CLEA^IIVG ■O IT V SALE. ::";; '^m i Further Reductions. i AS the Stock has to be cleared out quickly further reductions in all classes ol ;■ Goods are now being CONCEDED TJ PULtCH.\»i- US. :*; Dress Goods further reduced Prints »tid Delaines fur her reduced ! Brown Hollands further reduced Wimlow Curtains ana Quilts furthtr reduced i Damask Tablings further reduced Sunshades and Umbrellas further reduced j Hoisery and Gloves further reduced Ladies' Capes and Dust Cloaks furtherrednced Corsets and Underclothing further reduced LADIES' HATS AND BONNETS Fuither Reduced. All accounts owing are requested to be paid promptly. S. W. ALCOEN 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 mutt be sold. The clothing is all Colonial made,. most of it to my own order from Colonial tweeds. There is a great variety of men's and boys' hats, men's and youths' white regatta and Oxford shirts. Linoleums, flannelettes, shirtinsp, 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 ft sale. A nice assortment of Ironmongery and Holloware, Glassware, and Crockery, at very low prices for cash. The Grocery stock ia kept assorted with seasonable goods, of the best quality, and cash buyers will find it to their advantage, to leave their orders at the 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 batter* 808 RKT ALCOKN, 7 5 SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. "WALL PAPERS. ' .■■ ■"■■ " : . JSOO Pieces. TUST LANDED, ex AORANGI, CHEAP PAPERHANGINGS of "the Latest U Patterns and Designs. ' ~ - A SPLENDID SELECTION. CALL AND SEE PATTERNS. JOHN FILSON, PAINTER AND PAPEBHANGEB, CORNER OP ARCADK AND BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON. 2t138 -



W. H. COLLINS & CO. FARMERS BEWARE ! BtiWARE! OF PURCHASING INFERIOR OILS which will only destroy your machinery and waste your time. WE HAVE just Stocked a large supply of GENUINE VALVOLINE and other Machine Oils which will not ocly 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. AGENIS FOR ■{ Springfield Pottery Company Corben and Cob Celebrated Enamelled Mantelpieces _ McKer zie's Furniture Renovator H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. H M. JONES SAN T A AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ARE COMING AGAIN ALarg* and Varied Stock of Books, Toys, and Fancy Goods, China Glass, and Plated Ware, carefully selected and suitable for Christmas and New Year Presents frcm a penny Whistle to a Seventy Guinea Piano- Japanese Tables, Cabi nets, Trays, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Etc. Desks, Work boxes, Writing, and Dressing Cases, Albums from Is 6d to 50s. Purses, Pocket Books, Letter and Card Cases. - DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. Exceptional Value for Christmas Trade. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. B0|0KS! BOOKS!! BOOKS!!! For Prize and Presentation purposes. School Committees very liberally dealt with to endeavour to keep trade In the place* \, CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS, Ivorine, Geletine, and Fringed Cards, hand-painted, unique, pretty, and chaste designs. Packer d Cards from 91, Is, Is 6d, and 2s (Si each. H. M~JONES.



TINWALD. — Cheap Property, Centrally situated, being not far from the Railway Statioa T.B. 150, contain ing 1 rood 6 perches with well-built four roomed cottage thereon. Must behold. T. BULLOCK. Assigned Estate of W. J. S. McDowell, of Hinds, near Ashburton, Storekeeper FOR~SALE, As a Going Concern, THE STOCK IN TRADE, GOODWILL FREEHOLD OF STORE, BAKERY AND BUTCHERY BUSINESS, WITH 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 "U . HUGO FRIEDLANDER r lraßteeß' 12 98 FOR SALTS—OO Acres, all in English grasses, not far from the Tinwald Sale yards, A property such as this has often been asked for. T. BULLOCK. TOWN SEC riON 4J|and 444, corner of Burnett and William sfl^ets, with seven roomed house, etc,, thereon, on account) of the Mortgagee. Not having sold thta ■■ by auction I am prepared to reoeiTt^jl offers for the property. f "• T. BULLOCK.