S. Barnett, and W. Dean and J. Dunbell (Sup.) Westport and Denniston.—Revs Lay cock and Raine. Christchurch.—Rev J. Dawsnn. Greendale.—Rev T. H. Lyon. Ash burton.—Rev J. Cocker, Geraldine.-JRev W. C. Woodward and one from England. Timaru.—Rev P. W. Boys. Waimate and Oatiaru.~-Rev W. Harris. Dunedin.— Rev P. W. Jones. Invercargill.- Rev J. Shaip. . South lnvercargill—Rev W. Woollass.: Bluff Branch.—Rev fl. Williams. The third draft was carried as read. < LKOAL OPINION. It was decided that the opinion^ of the Conference in England be obtained on the ruling of the New Zealand Conference on special cases of ntationina;. (New Zealand minutes, page 7, rule 18). CKATKKNAL GREETINGS. Telegrams conveying fraternal greetings were sent to the Bible Christian and the United Free Methodist Conferences. I>ELHGATE TO ENGLISH CONFERENCE. Mr Jones, of Cheater, was appointed delegate for New Zealand, and Mr Parker, of Bumingham, vice-delegate. CONFERENCE FOR 1894. It was decided to hold the next Confer ence at New Plymouth. c

EVENING SITTING.

GENERAL COMMITTEE DELEGATE. ResoWed thai the Ktsv P. W. Jones be the General Committee Delegate for the Conference of 1894. VI TRICT SECRETARY. Mr D. Goldie was appointed to this office. CONTINGENT FUND, The sum of £53 10s 6d »as received. officers, 1892-3. The following appointments were made:— Book Steward-Rev C, E. Ward. District Treasurer—Mr J. Tayloi. Treasurer of the Children's Equalisa tion Fund—Mr J. Watkinson. Treasurer of the New Zealand Ministers' Widows and Orphans Fund—Mr O. Froggatt. Secretary and Treasurer of Fire, Insurance—Mr D. G oldie | Loan Fund—Secretary, Rev C, E. I Ward ; Treasurer, Mr J. Taylor. Editors—Revs Guy and Potter. I Ecclesiastical Head Key C. E. Ward. Secretary and Treasurer of Furnishing Fund—Mr T. F. Gibson. Home Missions' Fund—Rev W. S, Potter, Secretary. A number of committees were ap pointed. FRATERNAL GREETIFGB. A telegram was received from the Bible Christian Conference reciprocating the fraternal greetings sent. sifthodist union. - A letter was read from the President of the Wesleyan Church, and the following resolution was passed : — " That the letter of the Rev G. Bond, President of the Wesleyan Conference, relative to the appointment of the committee to meet a similar committee appointed by thai church to discuss the question of Methodist Union, be received, and that he be informed that when the church referred to is prepared to admit and to give effect to the principle of equal rights to ministers and laymen in every church court and upon every question coming before such courts, we shall with very great pleasuie authorise our Committee to confer wi.h them, with a view to the formation of one Methodist Church for New Zealand." BUNDAV SCHOOL UNION. Resolved that the district Sunday school committee draw up a pian during the year for the formation of a Sunday School Union. INCREASES. During the year the following increases were recorded :—Members 72, Scholars 518. SOCIAL VICES. A motion expressive of regret at the prevalence of intemperance, gambling and other social evils was passed. LADY GLASGOW. Resolved, that a telegram be sent to Lvdy Glasgow expressed the high appreciation of her work in connection with the formation of Home Associations. SPECIAL VOTES OF THANKS. ' That this be given to Mr and Mrs Davies for their kind attention to the late Mr Feltham, and letter be sent. Votes of thanks were also passed to the officers of the District Meeting, and to the editors of the papers for the efficient services rendered. ORDINATION SERVICES. Rev J. Nixon was appointed to deliver the charge to the probationers, and Rev Sharp the charge to the people at the ordination service next year ; and the Rev 3. Guy was asked to publish the charge delivered at the ordination service at the present Conference. sympathy. A letter of sympathy was sent to Mr Anton in his trouble, CONFERENCE 1894. Resolved that the next Conference be held in New Plymouth on Wednesday, January 10, 1894, at 10 o'clock. NEWSPAPER REPORTS. That a letter be sent to the editor of the Ashburton Mail and Guardian for his courtesy and kindness in giving such good reports of the work of the Confer ence.

FRIDAY.

MORNING SITTING, COtfCI/USION. ' The minutes were read, and after sing ing and prayer the Conference of 1893 was brought to a close.

A. number of the delegates left by the I trains for the north and south to-day.

By telegram we have been apprised of the death to-day of fttr J. Mangham, who was for many years a well-known farmer at Chertaey. The telegram gives only the short facts of his age and death, along with the reference to his Chertaey history. He was 63 years of age. His old friends at Chertsey, who remember the genial and cheery neighbor, whose help in all public movements was ever ready, will learn with regret that he is no more. Qa Thursday afternoon Lady Cjlasgow presided at a meeting in Lyttelton, v^here a branch 91 th^ Mothers' Ifnion was forced. In the evening Lady Glasgow presided at a largely attended meeting in the Oddfellows' Hall, Christchurch, for a similar purpose. Addresses were given by lady Glasgow, and Mesdames Cunnington, O Bryen-Hoare, Miss Torlesse, the Revs J. O'Bryen-Hoaie, Dr Elmslie, H. 0. M. Watson, and W. §. Seajj. A large hfatibh waji fgrme;d, and a committee of eighteen, ladies was elected. The Governor leaves for the south on Saturday.

THE ASHBORTON GUAKOIAN: FRIDAY, JANUARY SO, 1808.



Public Notion ASHBURTON OLD MEN'S HOMST fIIHE Tender of Mv ,1. H. Maynard, JL for the addition to ihc building, has been accepted by the Committee. 1 103 ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOOIFTY'3 SHOW EXHIBITORS OF POT PLANTS are f** respectfully requested to show them in proper Flower Pots. R LECHNER, l§loo _^ Hon. Sec. I SOUTH CANTERBURY REFRIGERATING COMPANY (limited.) rimE Companj is now prepared to -*■ undertake the krekziitg and ship ment of sheep and lambs ab the following rates: — FREEZING AND SHIPPING CHARGES. Sheep |th of Id per lb less 15 per cent. Lambs §th of Id per lb net. Baas, 4d each. FREIGHT. HI Sheep Id per lb. Lambs l£d per lb. Primage, 5 per cent as usual. The above rates will be charged until further noti«9. I Further particulars can be obtained, and bookings can be made at the Com* pany's office. Church Street, 080. F. CLULEE, Secretary. Timarn, January 19. 1893. 1 99 TU-NIGHT. WEATHER PERMITTING. pRAMD FREE OPEN AIR E^TEKTAINMENT IN THE SOMERSET HOTEL YVttD. Sir J. €. Bryant, The World's Greatest Ventriloquist and Public Entertainer. Everything Free. JSo collection. < Given simply for advertising purposes. Performance commences at 8 o'clock. I*lol



BOOTS. BOOtB. SHOES. SHOES. THE NEW ZEALAND Clothing Factory AND BOOT AND SHOE WAREHOUSE. riIHE Public would do well to inspect JL our Large and Well-assorted Stock before purchasing elsewhere. A Single Pair of Boots at the Wholesale Price. All new goods. 200 Pairs of Boys' and Girls' Strong School Boots and Shoes horn 2s 9d. LADIES. Buy your Boots and Shoes at the Factory* you will save 3s in the pound. THE AUGITE STOVE MAT, Only a few left; just the thing for pre serve making; only 2s. A Wonderful Line of MENS ALL-WOOL COLONIAL TWEED TROUSERS kor 9s 6d. NEW ZEALAND Clothing: Factory. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager,



G- JESS ON (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER <fc JEWELLER, OPTICIAN, &c, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. WATCHES, CLOCKS, ft JEWELLERY OF Every description, Repaired and made to order jjgmhe shortest notice. I m The Trade and Country Stores supplied. (^, Please note the address — G. JESSON PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. OPTICIAN, Ac, East street, Ashburton.



To §heepowners. F GIVE Une Shilling Each for Five- Gallon Oil or Sheep Dip Drums in any quantity. Also 1|& per pound for Clean Fat, or If d for tallow. C.JWL BROOKE SHEEF DIP MANUFACTURER, ASHBURTON.



FRANK DALY, Late ot Ashburton Forks, HORSE SHQER, General ! Black smith, Wheelfrfght, &o. REPAIRS IN 15, BRANCHES. WAJCANUI RQAD, behind Post Office opposite the Wealeyan Church. Orders attended to with p omptitude and despatch. HOPSE HHOEIIfG^ SPECIALTY.



I WILL OFFER AT BULLOCK'S ARCADE SATURDAY, JANUARY 21, 1893, AMONG MANY OTHER ENTRIES,— 5 GOOD DRAUGHTS | good and staunch. ± SETS OF HARNESS. -I DRAY AND FRAME; nearly new. ALSO, —On account of another client,— IBAY DOGCARf MARE, by Bur lingtqn. DAVID THOMAS, I*9B Auctioneer.



_MR T. BIJLLOC K. TINWALD.—For S»le, comer Section No : 71, central'y situated near the Railway Station TO LET, at a low rental, small shop with dwelling attached, close to the Oddfellows' Hall. FOR SALE, on easy terms, 500 acres good sheep country ; also, 480 acres all in English grass. FOR Sale, Town Sections 822 Cox Street, 842 corner of Cass and Aitken Street, and 818 Aitken Street. MR T BULLOCK SATURDAY, JANUARY 21. DESIRABLE "PROPERTY AT WA.TERTON. DA ACRES, with Dwellinghouse and ols other Improvements. Intending purchasers are reminded that the sale of Mr Thomas Timms' property will take place at the Arcade on the above date at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 1 74 Auctioneer.



NOTICE TO FARMERS lain prepared to fake neks on grow:n« <sii»p» and grain in stack or b:irn, m lowest current rates. For particulars t apply to HENRY ZANDER, 1 30 ■ . Merchant, Anhburton. NEW ZEALANI^AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. fflijjfL fTHE Company's Mag- Af&2B*9 f nificent bteauwhip MIOWEB4, 4000 Tons Register, Will be despatched from Lyttelton, weather, &c., permitting, as under :- MIOWERA on January 21, for Port Chalmers, Bluff, Milford Sound, Melbourne, Sydney, Auckland, Wellington and Lyttelton. - This Company is the ONLY ONE which is in a position to offer a Round Trip without the trouble and discomfort of changing steamers. Passengars for the round,, trip have the privilege of living on ._ board the steamer free of charge while in all ports. For further particulars apply to i KINSEY & CO., Agents, Christchurch and Lyttelton; Or, HhNRY ZANDER, Agent, Ashburton.



SATURDAY, JANUARY 21. ALFORD FOREST DISTRICT. In the estate of A. Gunderson. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Pabiic Auction at the Arcade on the above date, by order of the Public Trustee as administrator in the above estate, The Equity of Section 9, part of Reserve 240, Block 1, containing 20 ACRES, Spaxton Survey District, held under. Village Homestead Settlement lease. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 1*56 Auctioneer.



I BEG to announoe to my Customers and Friends, 1 have commenced Business of FILTER-MAKING , IN WILLIAM AND TaNCRED STRKEIS. Now the hot weather is set in no one should be without a Filter, as the most emineut authorities on sanitary matters in Europe, America, and Australia have long since decided 'hut death in its most appalling forms lurks in impure water or beverage* made from or cooked in it. THE ACME FILTER supplies the long wanted Filter for the Plains warer races ar.d tank wa'er. Tt can be now supplied, charged with Charcoal, etc , or the Limestone Block. The latter is U3ed all throush Australia in Hospitals, Asylum*, Schools, Hotels, and Rnilway Stations, etc. It is easily cleaned and imparts to the water lime that is required for the body. Every medical man advises the use of filtered water, and apart from the sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by »11. PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. H. Rule, 1 65 ASH BURTON.



THE FACTORIES AuT, 1891. OWNERS of Factories are hereby notified that the FEES for the current year MUST BE PAID before 31st instant, at Police Station, Ashburtcn. 8. MOLLER, Inspector of Factories Ashburton, January 18, 1893. 1 84 Stephens Bros., Market Novsk. JAM- JAM' JUST ARRIVED, special Consign menfc of English and Mauritius SUGARS- Crushed Loaf, etc. Also, One Ton of the Finest Patras and Vontizza CURRANTS, Valencia RAISINS, Sultana Raisins English Peels and English Crystalised Fruits— 11 new and specially selected. A . few nice parcels FANCY CROCKERY and CHINA WARE, etc., suitable for Christinas presents. Very Lowest Legitimate Market Prices] : Come and INSPECT OUR STOCK ! EARLY AND OFTEN. STEPHENS BROS. ! /



WHY NOT CUT A DASH IN THE HOLIDAYS? WHEN you can get a good'fit, good workmanship and good material at the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you know Lußiowis capable to thoroughly rig you out at a low cost for cash. New and splendid lots of fancy Trouserings, Coating, and Tweeds of great assortments to choose from. R3P" Note the old address— *T TANCRED STREET, Near Arcade, ASHBURTON



John €t. Rebteia, GRAIN & WOOL STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. GRAIN MERCHANT, SHIPPING, FINANCIAL ft COMMISSION AGENT, fto. CASH PURCHASER or WHEAT, BARLEY, OATS RYEGKASS SEED, etc. • COMMODIOUS STORAGE AT CURRENT RATES. ALWAYS "ON SALE— Cornsacks, Woolpacks, Twine, Super phoaphatos, Pearl-Guano, General Farm and Station Storeß, &c. Cape Barley, Gra*s, Clover, Turnip and other Seeds of the best quality, AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES. AGENT FOR THE New Zealand Loaln and Mercantile gency Company, Ld. Union Fire and Marine Insurance Company. Howard's Digging Ploughs. Cooper's Sheep Dip, : Sutherland's Manure, ate.



A CARD. MRS A. O. CLARIDGE, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION. | 1 95 "Vf-ISS BARRATT'S SCHOOL WILL RE-OPEN JANUARY 23ri> INST. Subjects taught — English, Music, Drawing, and Singing. Miss Barratt will be at home from 20th int>t. _^ 1 92 VIOLIN SCHOOL. MISS BESSIE SIMMOND3 will meet her Pupils on MONDAY, 23rd inst., as usual, at Saunders' Buildings. 1§93 MUSICAL. rr>HE Ashburton branch of the Dresden JL Piano Company, will open next week at the " School of Music," Saunders' Buildings, East Street. HORACE A. GATES, lg?9 Agent and Manager. CARD. I MI&8 Carson, | TEACHER OF MUSIC, ---| PIANOFORTR AND ORGAN. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON.



THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORIH CANTERBURY. SEPARATE TENDERS are invited for Building Master's House at Kuapuna, and for Rep^rrs and Painting School Buildings at Tinwald and Kyle. Plans and specifications can be seen at the office of Mr John Orr, Ashburton ; and endorsed tenders, addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be receive! up till 4 p.m., en MONDAY, the 23rd January. The lowest or any tender not neces* satily aooepted. J. V. COLBORNE-VEEL, 1189 Secretary.



H. B. BonnlngtoD, BEGS to announce to the public cf Ashburton .md surrounding districts THAT HE HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS AS CHEMIST AND DRUGGIST In Premises next to New Zealand Cloth ing Factory, EAST STRE T. The shop has been conveniently and elegantly fitted, and completely appointed in every respect. MR H. E.BONNINGTON Having had twelve years experience with Mr Gbo. Boknington, of Christchurch, trusts with careful attention to merit a share of patronage. TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. mHRUSHING Machine Books on an X improved principle printed on the shortest notice at Mill Offlco. Save time,' and ensure accuracy in your threshing accounts by sending in orders for books early. ASHBURTON PUBLISHING CO., Burnett Streets



JOHN G. REHTELL, In conjunction with the VJBW ZBAIiAITO X.OAIT * MBm caiiiii<i A«Kitcir ©«►., mm. JOHN R BLAND, Auctioneer. Vuctloneers, Wocl Brqkers, Land »nd Financial Agents, <Ssc., ar* prepared to transact Farm, and Station Business on the most favorable terms. • MMNM* ' I WOOL WOOL, WOOL LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES mad* A^W«f ENSUING CLIPS. Commission on AdTaDces, and at the LOWEST CURRENT RATES OF INTFRBST'



11 i- - w _m_j in Great Cheap Sale -OF SUMMBR DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINTS, &c, N O W_ OK. TN Consequence of the General Depression, we are making VERY GREAT «.REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER GOODS for CASH. Purchasers are invited to COME EARLY and Secure Bargains. S. W. ALCOffIST & C )., EAST STREET. *-  ■ - - WILLIAM SPARROW, ((Late of the firm of Sorrow and Berrynwn), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And ta enable me to do thii I have decided to charge Pricei that have neve- been heard of in Athburton} Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings, !lOTlfi THE ADDRE3S : £$SJ* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s ana H. 0. Segers. KALI STREET, A^HBURTON^ 8 20



TEMPORARY PREMISES OF W. H. COLLIEK. WHILST "THE 18 . BEtPIG REBUILT W. H.. OOLLTRU ■ is ■ ■' HOLDING A CLEARING SALE OF EVjSRY DESCRIPTION OF DRAPERY IN COLEMAN»S NEW SHOPS, BETWEEN "THE CORNER" AND BANK OF NEW ZEALAND



HARVEST, ISO 3-3. John Orr and Co, HAVE now in Stock a complete Assortment of every requisite for the Ham . Field. 55 McCORMICK LATEST IMPAOVKD STEEL BINDERS. 1000 Bales Binding Twine 25 Drums Colza Oil 70 Cases Binding Wire S Cases Hay Forks 60 Cases Valvoline Oil 600 Dozen Knife Sections 40 Cases Lubrolene Oil 1000 Machine Chains 25 Drums Olive Oil 5 Casks Bolts, Rivets, and Washers 50 Cases Castor Oil LANDING EX TEKOA AND DORIC— 2 Cases Plated Teapots, Cruets Half Ton Red Lead Frames, Jam Spoons,, Butter Half Ton Assorted Paints Dishes 5 Bales Wall Paper i 2 Cases Table and Pocket Cutlery 1 Cask Files and Rasps 2 Cases Leather Belting 2 Cases Copper Rivets 2 Cases Locks and Hinges 1 Cask Preserving Pans 50 Drums Boiled Oil 2 Cases Holloware 2 Tons White Lead 5 Cases Handles GROCERIES and PROVISIONS. a large assortment OF FArst-Clas* Goods AT WHOLESALE PRICES. JOHN ORR & CO.



FOR PRIVATE SALE. Complete Thrashing: Plant WE have for Private Sale a Complete Thrashing Plant, consisting ofj Eight Horse-power Traction Engine, by! i Fowler ; Combine, with five-feet Drum, * by Foster, with Elevators compie*e ; all in first-class working order. Full particulars on application. 13 221 FKIEPLAtfDEB BROS.



The Onhlow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit m»nuf»otured by Autaabrook and Co Messrs Colemane and Sons' Eucalypti Extract (manufactured at Mittacong and Cootainunrtn, New South Wales? has attamed a reputation as a specific for affec tions of the chest, lungs, consumptions asthma, diphtheria, and a variety of other complaint*. It numbers among its patrons Earf Jersey, the present, and Lord Curing, ton, late, Governor of New South Wales | while in Great Britain during the inaucoza I epedimic scarcely a house or office was with- I out it. Messrs Colemane and Sons' whole sale depot is in ChmUhuroh. Sharland ajJJJo. we wholeMle agent* for tot Worth



MITOHRLL.'..*•, TBfe|«gal ARE NOW OFFERING THE BALANCE \ f of , ' '.::x| THIS SEASON'S QDDligjf AT SPECIAL PRICES. SUMMER SUITS . SUMMER MANTLES AND JACKETS SUMMER MILLINERY SUMMER DRESSES FULL DRESSj DOUBLE WIDTH, GREYS 4 PAWNS . Far 8s 9d. ',\ i :-'"..v.-- ■%-- The Deering Twine Binder. Over 250,000 Mow In U«e. THE MOST POPULAR/ MACHINE KNOWNj EARLY Application is necessity, to save disappointment, for the balance of thi^years 6, 6, & 7 FEET CUT MACHINES. -■■- LURLINE HEMP BINDER TWINS, 700 feet to the pound. The best in the market. STOCK OF EXTRAS FOR DEERING'S MACHINES KEPT OJ HAtTD TUCKEifIc :bEAJM, : ; AGENTS, WEST STRETT 2J



GRASS SEED CLOTHS. . REAPER AND BINDEE CANVABE& it [CANVAS AtfD BATTENS FOR REPAIRS. TpARMERS 1 GET QUOTATIONS, AND INSPECT THB STOCK BEfOßft YOU PURCHASE ELSEWHERE <T' r ;-^Cf 'f \ -. ..',■-,- William Patching, 2 EAST STREET SOUTH. \t^W? Canterbury Roller Flour Mills, ASHBURTON. > REGISTERED BRANDS—" SUPREME " AND "UNION." if WE hare must pleasure in informing the public that we have secured oar *•& quirements of SOUND MILLING WHEAT from Limestone districts, and they can r»ly on our "SUPREME" being equal to any other brand in the market. We thank you for past favors, and solicit a continuance. \' . ... :''.„ ■* &". AX WAYS AT YOUR SERVICE. : Rollitt & Co. ( FULL SIZED OORNSAOKS ALWAYS IN BTOOK. -3/ F BLAOK WATCHMAKER & JEWELLER, 1 TEMPORARY PRE MISES-BUL J OCR'S ARCADJt , \ rpHE Business will be under the Management of MR JAMES WILSON (late o* X Robert Bryson and Sons, Edinburgh, Wntohmiken to the (, ueen), who by his able and aflkient workmanship, hones for a oontinuanoe of the support hithaffo aocorded to Mr A. Black. Ir^ :^ Good Line o! Marble Clocks, suitable tor presentation* - 'i'fK.\, Good Second-hand Watches, . . .. Gold and Silver Jewellery. : REPAIRS PROMPTLY DONE, AND WORKMANSHIP GUARANTEED, N.B.—All ACCOUNTS not paid forthwith, WILL BE SUED FOR >itbot* further notice] . . i[' }?. BLICK. fj "HARTEST CHEQOBS," WILL SOON FIND THEIR WAT. TO. :..:J^ Craighead and Berryman. BECAUSE:— 4' We rant Now Suits after harvest, and as we stroll up * and down East Street we always admire their new Tweeds - - —> and Fancy Coating*, and test the quality." . : '"i 1 BGCAUBE Ckaiomead and Bautman have the Largest Stock of ; . Fashionable and most Durable Tailoring Goods in the -'/■■> District to seleot from." ;; •♦ BECAUSE You can always depend upon Ckai«mii» and BumTMAir for " A GOOD FIT;" "FIRST CLASS WORK."," BKS I '■* VALUE," and •• SATISFACTION IN EVERT RK- i' SPECT." '' -  ■>■ • -'■ -■ .^ -^^SPECIAL.^--, ■ - :'?f| Strong Baddl« Tweed Trousers to measure... ... ... ... Sis. - Good Hairline Tweed Trousers to measure , ... ... Sb r; - > •■>' '-i»is^ iis^j^,!.AßHwwro».|||p|^^B