New STork, January 2. While acting a charade in San Fran cisco, a girl who took the part of a king, slipped in a murder scene, stab bing a young man to the hbart. She was bailed by deceased's brothers.

EUROPEAN AFFAIRS.

Vienna, January 2, The Austrian ammunition factories have been forbidden to supply smoke less powder to the Russian authorities. Paris, January 3. Prince Waldemar of Denmark, the Czar's brother-in-law, is reported to be a candidate for the French throne, in the event of the overthrow of the Re public. M. Lockroy advises France to adopt the American system of Government. Berlin, January 3. The " National Zeitung " discredits the statement of illegal distribution of ■ the Guelph Fund. The " Berlin Post" characterises it as a pure invention in-! tended to produce an effect similar to that produced in France by the Panama disclosures. Norwarts, the leading Socialist who first made the statement, affirms that it is true.

JAY GOULD'S BODY.

.New York, January 3. A conspiracy to steal the body of the late Jay Gould has been discovered, the plan of the thieves being to tunnel into the vault. The tomb, to which electric alarms have been attached, is now guarded night and day by two men.

INDIAN FINANCE.

Calcutta, January 3. The Calcutta "Englishman" fore casts a deficit of 160 lacs of rupees on the estimate contained in the Budget instead of an expected surplus of fourteen lacs.

THE DERVISHES

Cairo, January 3. A fierce battle was fought at Ambi god, between the Dervishes and the Egyptian troops. The latter were re peatedly charged by the Dervishes, who lost heavily and eveutua)ly beat a 1 retreat. One British officer and forty six Egyptians were killed. January 4. Later particulars of the engagement ..show that the Egyptian cavalry sur prised the Dervishes' cavalry and in fantry at Arnbigod wells, the latter being greatly superior in numbers. Fierce hand to hand fighting took place. The loss on the British side included Captain Ayne, of the Dorsetshire Regiment, and one Major of the Egyptian troops. Fifty of the Egyptian cavalry was left dead on the field. After their defeat the Dervishes fled southwards.

AUSTRALIAN.

NEW SOUTH WALES REVENUE.

Sydney, January 4. Mr J. See, the Colonial Treasurer, announces that since the Financial Statement was made in December, the returns show a deficit of £106,000, making a total deficiency of £408,000 for the year. He states that the Go vernment are hopeful of effecting savings in the authorised expenditure sufficient to wipe out the deficiency for December.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Napier, January 4 Heavy rain has fallen continuously for the lust two days, and as there is no sign of the weather breaking the Park Club's races have been further postponed to Wednesday next. Mr Richard Halletfc Lord, many years ago well known as a journalist in New Zealand, and who was subsequently on the staff of the London " Punch," re cently died in New York. The Mayor to-night announced that satisfactory arrangements for floating the new borough loan of £35,000 had been all but completed. Wellington, January 4. The Land tax received up to date amounts to £293,000. The income tax is payable on the 31st inst., and notices of assessment and tax notices will be posted before the middle of the month. In to-morrow's "Gazette" the colony will be declared free of scab in sheep, and the news is to be at once officially com municated to the various Australian Governments. | 'At the annual meeting of the Gear Meat Company to-night afreport recommending the payment of a dividend of ten per cent was adopted. Messrs N.. Reid, J. Gear, and Dr Newman were re-elected direc tors. It was mentioned by one of the directors that during the ten years the Company had been in existence it had returned 102£ per cent on the capital in vested. The Land Board this morning gave their decision in the enquiry held at PalmerstOn North last month in reference to the applications for transfers from several selectors in connection with the Palmerston North Homestead Associa tion. The Board were unanimously ot opinion that the selectors had tried to override the provisions of the Land Act, 1892, and ordered the forfeiture of the lands and fees in connection with the application. The Board also passed a vote of censure on the chairman, secre tary, and treasurer, of the Association, for their conduct in the matter. DtmßDiN, January 4. At the annual meeting of Convocation of the New Zealand University, Mr Chil ton, of Port Chalmer.?, was elected chair man for the three years' term. The next sitting is fixed for Christchurch.

Sous and Daughters of Temperance.

Afc fche afternoon session an amendment was made in the Juvenile Division Laws making provision for increased benefits It was resolved that extra benefits bt afforded to widows who comply with certain rules. It was unanimously resolved—" That this Grand Division hail with pleasure the Union of the .National Divisions of Australia." Icwa3 decided that the next annual session be held in Dunedin on January 2, 1894. The following committees were ap pointed—Appeals—Bros. D. C. Cameron, Carr, Yates, Jago and Fogarty ; By-Laws —Bros. Efford, Creswell, Birt, Foston and Clothier, Five pounds was voted to the Sydenham defence fund. The best thanks of the Grand Division was tendered to the Helpmate Division Ashburton, for the able manner in which they had entertained the representatives. Bros. Andrews and Kilworth re sponded. A high compliment was paid by the visitors to Mrs Ranger's Private Hotel, Wills Street, at which place a number boarded. The whole of the Grand Division members had dinner and tea together at Mrs Hanger's, and the spread m as excellent. The meeting is considered bj far the best ever held by the Qland Division in New Zealand. It was duly closed by Bto, Slater G.W.P., at 9.30 f .m,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRANIS.

PER PKKSB ASSOCIATION.

The lliii» in tlio \<irth. Woodville. January 5 As a result of the heavy rain the Gorge line is blocked by a slip at the mouth of the second tunnel. The Gorge road is also in a dangerous state at the Woodville end, a portion having fallen away. OUltuMry. Dusjbdik, January 5. Captain Stunrt, of the Rosamond, died here to-day from influenza, which de veloped into inflammation of the lungs. Deceased had been fifteen years in the Union Company's employ. Cycling- <Jli<tiupion»liip Minting 1. The weather continues dull, and if no rain falls the Carisbrook trask will be in splendid order for the cj cling events to morrow. State Tarmi. Wellington, January 5. The Government intend to establish four state farms, one at each centre. Regulations are being drawn up. Each will be placed under a practical manager. The Knights of Labour of Canterbury applied to the Government to establish a co-operative settlement on the Cheviot Estate. The Premier is favorable, and places the matter before Mr McKenzie on his ie turn. Jtlfl« AmnoelMtlnii Hf««tlng-. Although entries f..rtheNew Zealand Rifle Association's meeting, beginning on January 12, do not close until next Monday, a large number' have been re ceived, inclndkg many Australian".

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

press association;

(Received January 5, 10,15 a.m,)

THE DECIMAL SYSTEM.

London. Jannary 4. Sir "W". F. Harcourt, chancellor of the Exchequer, and Mr A. J. Mun-; del la, President of the Board of Trade, will receive on January 25 an im portant deputation (including the Agents-General of the colonies) in favor of the decimal system of coinage and weights and measures.

THE WINTER.

The river Seine, in France, and the Thames are frozen in many places. At iMaiket Harborough Leicestershire, on the Welland, a cricket match was played on the ice, and there was heavy scoring.

THE BRINDISI MAILS.

Great Britain agrees to guarantee Italy the cost of the transport of the Brindisi mails to the extent of £20,000.

LABOR MATTERS.

Delegates representing 800,000 members of the Miners' Federation of Great Britain will discuss the eight hours question at Birmingham on Monday.

AUSTRALIAN.

Received January 5, 11.40 a.m.)

THE SYDNEY MINT.

Sydney, January 5. During the year the Sydney Mint has issued 2,837,000 sovereigns.

THE BANKING FRAUDS.

Melbourne, Januuiy 5. The Attorney-General has instructed the Grown officers to prosecute Sir M. Da vies and Messrs James Bell, M.L.C., F. B. Muntz and Anderson, the whole of the Melbourne directors of the Mer cantile Bank of Australia, Mr Mill edge, late manager, and Messrs Ellis and Richardson, auditors, on a charge of issuing in February last a false and misleading balance sheet.

INFLUENZA.

Influenza is again very prevalent and a large number of postal and tele graph officials have been attacked.

CHOLERA.

Doctor Cresswell predicts a return of the choleraic epidemic on the Conti nent, and advises the Board of Health to continue precautions.

The eighth round of the Champion Chess Conference was played yesterday when Sexton beat Milner, Siedeberg beat Wood, Cleland beat Barnes, Jewitt beat Hook ham, and Tait and Eyre drew their game. Siede berg has practically won the Championship. Messrs Colemane and Sons' Eucalypt Extract (manufactured at Mittagong and Cootamundra, New South Wales) has attained a reputation as a specific for affec tions of the chest, lungs, consumptions asthma, diphtheria, and a variety of other complaints. It numbers among its patrons Earl Jersey, the present, and Lord Carring ton, late, Governor of New South Wales, while in Great Britain during the influenza epedimic scarcely a house or office was with out it. Messrs Colemane and Sons' whole sale depot is in Christchurch. Sharland and Co. are wholesale agents for the North slaod

THE ABHBCTRTON GUAKDIAN : THURSDAY, JANUARY 5, 1893.



»top Drinking-. ♦ " I can't" are two little words seldom used by a man who drinks ; to use them he thinks is un evidence of weakness, and so we wonder why, when he qjiits, he doesn't stay qub. If we knew ai!, our wonder would be, with that terrib'e craving at his vitals, ho is able to resist even for a short time—a craving on which will-power, moral suasion, the pledge, self-respect, have no effect whatever, and which until recently has been an insur mountable bar to reform in thousands upon thousands of cases. But the time has come when that craving can be stopped 1 Sure. Just as sine as it is possible to cure a cold. The appetite cart be destroyed ; the man placed back, so far as drinking is concerned, just where he was before he acquired the habit. The cure does not destroy the will, but the appetite. So he will have to learn to drink all over attain, and the effort will be so great that if he is worth saving he won't make it. R. T. Booth's Golden Remedy No. 1 destroys the drink appetite R. T. Booth's Golden Remedy No. 2 is the best brain and nerve tonic on th s earth. At all chemists and storekeepers —(Advt). 10*



TjOHt in the Hush. One of Dunedin's oldest inhabitants, who is still hale and hearty, has owned one of the corner sections in the city ever since the first sale of town land took place, soon after the foundation of the settlement. The original price was only £12 10s, but it is now worth at least £50,000. When the diggings rush took place a Melbourne merchant wanted to buy the section, and offered him £1000 for it. This seemed at the time a fabulous to the owner, who, however did not want to sell, " Gae awa' wi'ye men" he said to the feerapter, "ye canna have come by your money honestly or ye wadna be sac free wi'yer thousands."— Extract from the ''Bulletin," June 28,; 1890. Gentle reader, the above paragraph is reply instructive. You all have heaid of the man who swopped his land iv Onllins Street, Melbourne, for a bottle of ruto, because his land was " too Far in the bush." Most of you know men, who to day aro wea'thy through their foresight in buying land and lidding in Sydney, Melbourne, Adelaide, Brisbane, etc. After having read the above just think for a moment, does it not strike you that now is the time for you to buy land at Perth, the capital city of Western Aus tralia, " the coming colony." It is now scarcely 18 months since responsible Government was granted, and the " Cinderella" of the ground has taken her position beside her sister colonies and will prove a formidable rivil. Business and villa sites may be purchased in Perth from £5 5s per lot, payable 10s monthly, no interest charged. Title, clear cer tificate. Plans and full particulars from P. Oallighan, junr., 134 Swanson-street, corner of Little Collins i treet, Melbourne. N.B—Every lot is guaranteed high, well drained, free from any defects, and per fect building land.



The liest Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and free from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s. ASK VOTJK OROCBBfi WANTED Known-Just in, a con signment of finest Mauritius Suiar; special for Jam. —Stephens Bros., Market House. I*l3 \\f ANTED Kn7w^l~We are still VV giving tickets for presents to all purchasers of one shilling and upwards.— H. C. Segers, Melford House. MILES AND CO TINWALD SALEYARDS. MESSRS MILES AND CO., in structed by C. J. Harper, F.sq., will submit to public competition at the Tinwald Yards on JANUABY 10, 1893, a Splendid Line of— OTA A Two-tooth HALF-BRED a ( \J\J ewes. ALSO,— -, 1 OAA Two-tooth HALF-BRED IZUU WETHERS. These Sheep are by English Leicester Rams out of Merino Ewes. They are well grown, in good condition, and as even as it is possible to make them. Also on account of a client, — Q jT f\ PRIME FREEZERS. F. A. ARCHER, I Auctioneer. MILES & CO., 12*152 Ashburfcon and Rakaia.



ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Important Announcement. No Disappointment This Time. SATURDAY AND MONDAY, January 7 and 9. FIRST appearance of the greatest Lady Entertainer in the uaiverse, Miss Ada Fitzroy, Whose musical and psycologicai manifes tations hive caused the greatest sensations throughout Great Britain and America. Full particulars future advertisements. MISS FITZROY Will be supported by her select SURPRISE PAETY, Prices 2s, 2s, Is. 112 HAROLD ASHTON, Manager.. FOE SALF, Q MASSEY REAPERS & BINDERS *■* Stationary Axle, at Specially Be" duced Prices. Apply, 12*35 FRIEDLANDBR BROS



KEATING'S PCWDER" destroys BUGS, FLEAS, MOTHS, BEETLES, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles the success of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application, See the article you purchase is "KEATING'S,' as imitations are noxious and ineffectual. Sold in Tins, 6d, Is, and 2s 6d each, by all hemists How Sambo Understood French V'm says to the runaway negro on the raft, I 1 Jim, what'd you say if 'twas said to you ' Parly-vous-franzy V " " Wouldn't say nuffin. I'd just bust him over de ear ; if he wasn't a wite man. 'Low no nigger to call me dat.' Finn says the words only mean, "Do you speak French?" Jim inquires, "If they mean that why don't they say that?" Dr Forest says, in "Health, the New Method," we might make similar in quiries of the professors of Massotherapy ; but he goes on to explain massage, rubbing, md its beneficial results so that it might ;ven enter the skull of the densest negro ; aid his muscle-roller and other new method are invaluable. An edition of his book much enlarged, is published at "Truth' and "Health" Publication Offices, 160 Tuam street, Christchurch. —[Advt.]



TINWALD RACING CLUB. SETTLING at Stone's Tinwald Hotel, SATURDAY, January 7, at 8 p.m. G. BIBSET, 1 16 Hon. Sec. Ihnwald town boarix " registration of dogs. "jVr°TIOE is hereby given that Jonw i-^ Clark of Tinwald, saddler, has been appointed Registrar of Dogs, and that, the dog registration fee for the year 1883, has been fixed by resolution of the above Board at 2s 0d each for sheep dogs, and 10a each for all other dogs. Collars may be obtained at the shop of Mv John Clark, which is the appointed Regi stration Office for the sale of dog collars. C. E, FOOKS & SON, 1 14 Clerks to the Board, „ TENDERS, WANTED, tenders for purchase of Cottage, and about half acre of land, on corner of North East Town Belt, Allenton. Tenders close on WEDNES DAY, 11. Further particulars from J. H MAYNaRD, Princess Qtreet, Or J. TUCKER, J Id Timber Merchant,



The best medicine known is SANDER and SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. Test of eminent powerful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, etc. —the relief is instantaneous Thousands give the most gratifying testi mony. His Majesty the.King of Italy, and medical syndicates all over the globe, are iis patrons. Bead the official reports that accompany each bottle. We have no occa sion to after rewards in p/oof of the genuine ness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and universities, the official communication of the Con&ijl-Genera] for Italy at Melbourne; the diploma awarded International Exhibition, Amsterdam—all these are authentic documents, and, as such, not open to doubt. We add here epitome oi one of the various cases treated by Siegenl M.D , Professor, etc Burning of the right hand through the explosion of a small oil stpye. The epidermis on the volar and palmer sidfc of the hand of the thirtyryear old patient was completely separated and lifted up as far as the joint of the hand. The likewise lifted nails wsre hanging loose and half of the phalanx of the nail of the middle finger was coaled. The wounds thus contracted healed in three weeks under 4aily applications Eucalypt Extract dressing- The patient has retained the sol use of fcer torod.—(A,4vt) \



MR D- THOMAS. 1 IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE. MR D, THOMAS (in conjunction with Miles & Co.) has received instructions from Mr W. Moses, of Waterf-on, to HOLD A CLEARING SALE OF LIVE & DEAD STOCK, J At his Farm -ON : ' FRIDAY. JANUARY 6,1893, At 12 o'clock, Including HORSES. 4 Three-year-ole Draught All of which Horses are in 3 Four-year-old Draught constant ; Horses -'. < > wark, and \ 3 Seven-year-old Draught j can be ; Horses thoroughly tf> Aged Draught Horses recommend- Q HACKS, Sound and Staunch.



IMPLEMENTS. i 1 McCormick Reaper and Binder 1 Hornsby Reaper and Binder 1 Double-furrow Plough 1 Single-furmw Plough 1 Set Disc Harrows 1 Set Tine Harrows 1 Seventeen Coulter Duncan Drill ; 2 Sets Trap Harness 4 Horse Blocks and Tickle SUNDRIES. 1 Cow in full profit 1 Ayrshire Bull 4 Pius Quantity of Harness and Sundries too numerous to mention. EXTRk INTRY. 1 Black HARE, useful in hnrnesq, with foal at foot by Digby Grand. 1 FILLY, 2yrs, unbroken, oui of same mare by same sire. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon Provided. D. THOMAS, (in conjunction with Milks & Co.) St ;ck Salesman, Extra Entries can be made on appli cation to the auctioneer. ' The Sale will be held at Geddens' Swamp at 12 o'clock. 12 51, XWILL OFFER AT BULLOCK'S AROAI>E ON SATUBD&Y, JANUABY 7, 1893. Among many other Horses, -J BROWN MARE, 5 years, JftJ JL hands, broken to saddle snrl har ness ; good and staunch, D. THOMAS, §10 Auctioneer.



& Popular Remedy. AND WITHOUT BOUBT A GOOD ONE. f T shows the confidence the public have 1 in MAKSH ALL'S INFLUENZA REMEDIES, No. 1 and 2, when the stales are 1400 bottles weekly since the epidemic began. There is nothing to equal, these medicines for the lapidily with which they reduce the fever, cure the pains in the head and limes, and hasten recovery^ from the worst attacks of this dreaded malady. It is not very nice to be laid on a bed of sickness in the h >liday season. To avoid such a calamity, get j MARSHALL'S MIX LUKES, 1 and fi, FROM ASHBURTON -DRUG COMPANY. 2t189 ___ . I BEG to announce to my Customers and Friends, 1 have commenced Business of FILTER- MAKING is WILLIAM AND TANCRED STREETS.



Now the hot weather is set in no one should be without a Filter, as tho most, eminent authorities on B;ini;ary matters in Europe, America, alii Australia have long since decided 'hat death in its most appalling forms lurks in impure water or beverage? made from or conkid in it. THE ACME FILTER supplies the long wanted Filter for the Plains waier races and tank wa'er. It can <>c now supplied, charged with Charcoal, eic, or the Limestone Block. The latter i< used all through Australia in Hospitals, Asylums, Schools, Hotels, and Railway Stations, etc. It is easily cleaned and imparts to the water lime that i.s required for the body. Every medical man advises the use'of filtered water, and apart from the sai.itary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. PATENTEE '"& MANUFACTURER, W. 11. Rule, 2*165 ASHBTIRTON. ' The IMPERIAL IN SURA CE COMPANY, Ld. Established a.d , 1803. Paid up Capital and Invested Funds, Nearly TWO MILLIONS STERLING. MR W. W. WHITE having; relin quished the Agency of above office, we have appointed Mr Robekt Mo- Caixum, Sub-Agent for Ashburton and District. SCLANDERS & CO., Chief Agents for Canterbury.



Alford Estate. WE have several Blocks of Land on this Estate for sale on easy terms of payment. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Or MILKS AND CO., Ashburt^n and Rakaia FOR PRIVATE SALE. Complete Thrashing Plant. WE have for Private Sale a Complete Thrashing Phnt, consisting of Eight He rse-power Traction Engine, by Fowler ; Combine, with live-feet Drum, by Foster, with Elevators compiete ; all in first-class working order. Full particulars on application. 12 221 PRIEDLANDER BHOS.



H. E. Boinnlngton, BEGS to announce to the public of Ashburton and surrounding districts, THAT HE HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS AS CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, In Premises next to New Zealand Cloth ing Factory, EAST STREET. 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 Geo. Bonnington, of Christchurch, trusts with caiTful attention to merit a share of patronage. 12§21



CHBISfMAS HOLIDAYS. C. n. BitOOKE, OPERATIVE CHEMIST, ASHBURTON, BEGS to notify that he is now manu facturing AERATED WATERS, Of a very Superior Quality, which he is supplying at Beduced Prices.— Finest Lemonade Genuine Soda Water Belfast Ginger Ale Kaspberryade Champagne Cider Lemon Squash—The favourite summer drink Kola-nut Champagne—A new invigorat ing tonic, with a nice nutty flavour. Orders for any of the above may be left at " The Dispensary " with Mr Prichard, or at the Factory, Cameron streefc. C. M. Brooke will be glad if intending customers will kindly send in their orders early to avoid a rush.



WHY NOT CUT A I>ASH IN THE HOLIDAYS ? V'XTHEN you can get a good fit, good S'V workmanship and good material at the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you know LtJßLOwis capable to thoroughly rig you out at a low cast for cash. New and splendid lots of fancy Trouserings, Coating, and Tweeds of great assortments to choose from WSEF Note the old address— I TA.NCREI) STREET, Near Arcade, ASHBX7RTOK



THE NICEST CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS ARE POT PLANTS. E\CH day as the receiver attends to the Flowers they will think kindly of the giver. With the same Plants honour and prizes may be won at the forthcoming show, I have a large an i varied stock of Foliage and Flowering Plants at Christchurch Prices. Also —Oats, whole and crushed, Chaff, Chick Wheat, Flour, Bran, Sharps, Pota toes, etc., at lowest rates. :«T. THOMAS, HAVELOCK STREET.



u.s.s. Co. . L fj a.s.s. cc. kr:: :- ■ UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY UF NEW ZEALAND. TEAMERS SAIL fkom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, snd Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin —Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. Excursion Season commenced on November 1. Reduced fares over all he Company's lines. For particulars apply to MILES & CO * Agents for Ashburton



"BOT FLY. rpHE WELL KNOWN PAGE'S A HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy for the Bot Fly. One abplication a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate the skin. THE HORSE'B FRIEND. PAGE'S No, 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sprains, bruises, or swellings of any kind in horses. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sores on backs or shoulders, and any kind of broken wound*. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS. For Chertsey, Mr T. McDowell, Store keeper. For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Mr Clark, Saddler. For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler. Sole Maker and Proprietor : F. W. PAGE, CHERTSEY, CANTERBURY. 2J187 , ■ The Onslow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit, ra»nufaotured jby Aulsebrook and C»



Now Landing — 3^>,000 Feet Picton White Pine Flooring''and Mate Mining; 1 5 Tons of HOOFING IJtON, 100 Gallons of House and Carriage VARNISHES. 5O Drums of PAINT OILS. 50 Cases of CANTOR OIL. PERSONS about to BUILD or to RE-DECORATE their houses should inspect our STOCKS, Our PAINTING ani PAPERHANGING Department is under the supervision of Mb J. K. Chapman, and all material used is of Genuine Quality. C O A li. We have made special arrangements for suppling per truck, to any station during 1 the com ing threshing season, and our clients can depend on getting despatch to their orders. ■ BIRCH TIMBER AT 8s 6(1 FEE 100 ft. W. S. Collins & Co., MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS acvkt* vorJ^y*l Insu«H«se Company. AGENTS FOR| Gr ey Valley Goal Company



ASHBURTON MACHINE WORKS i AND BRASS FOUNDRY, CAMERON STREET, Next the Post Office. mHE^E WORKS, without doubt, con ■*• tain the most complete Engineering Plant in the County, therefore we are able to execute all work entrusted to us with ECONOMY, DESPATCH and SATIi- FACTION" to our Customers. A TRIAL SOLICITED. \ '"\ rhos. ■», Kilu oi tli, i PROPRIETOR. \ MR JOffiNlOlESTEiill



A COMPACT LITTLE FARM FOR SALE BY PRIVATE TREATY MR JOHN G. RESTFLL (in con junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company Limited), have received instructions from Mr L. (J. Bimler to sell by private treaty,— His farm of 65 ACRES, situated a few chains from the Alford Forest School. It is divided into eight pvidocks, with good and well kept fences. The Buildings are very complete, and comprise large Dwellinghouse, Stable and Imple ment Shed, Cow Shed, &c. The Orchard, which covers about three acres, may be classed as one of the best in the district. This property will be sold at a reason able price and on easy terms. Apply to JOHN G. RBSTELL, Agent for the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Co., Limited. Also,--To Let 1000 Acres first-class tussock Feed.



F.CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site ot the Old Shop, 4 HAS just opened a Choice Assort ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and B.O.Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair, Old Judge and Came!?. G.8.D., V.V., and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Diva's Cigars, Five Cigars and Case, Is. J. SEAL! & CO-, SEEDSMEN. TURNIP SEASON, 1892. "^TOW Arrived, our Season's Stock of PURE TURNIP SEEDS, SpeciaJ'y Imported from the Celebrated Seed Firm of J. CARTER & CO., LONDON Farmers are specially requested to note the above. Samples and quotations on application to J. SEALY & CO., EAST STREET



Stephens Bros*, ]?f ARKET HOUSK. JAM. JAM* TUST ARRIVED, special Consign- V ment 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— all new and specially selected. A few nice parcels FANCY CROCKERY and CHINA WARE, etc., suitable for Christmas presents. Vhry Lowest Legitimate Market PftlCESj Come and INSPECT OUR STOCK EARLY AND OFTEN. •] A STEPHENS BKOS.



TEMPORARY PRE Ml S E ■s OF . ;; V V W. H. COLLIEh. WHILST "THE CORNER" IS BEING REBUILT, W. H. COLLIER . " is HOLDING A CLEARING SALE OF EVERY DESCRIPTION OP DRAPERY IN ; - ■ COLEMAS'S NEW SHOPS, ' BETWEEN • -,• ' " THE CORNER " AND BANK OF NEW ZEALAND BINDING TWINE. TXT E ARE PREPARED TO SUPPLY Oo\A<*llY'* TWIIVE AT LOWEST CURRENT PRICES IN LARGE OR SMALL LOTS -:ALSO: ---m a € n i i«r jg o i l m AND OTHER HARVEST REQUISITES. WOOL WOOL WOOL THE NEXT SALE WILL BE HELD ON JANUARY 23. LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES made on all Clips consigned to us for Sale locally, or for shipment to our London House. WOOLPACKS, TWINF, ere, supplied promptly at Lowest Prices. Our Stores are well lighted and commodious ; specially adapted for the Display of WOOL, and are connected with Railway Siding, Account Sales are promptly rendered: AH Lota will be vilued hy an Expert prior to Sale, and Vendors' interests oatefully protected. MILES & CO. Astiburton and Rakaia,



CHRISTMAS, 1892. , o -■■' ■ fT7E HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SPECIAL LOT New Suitings & Trousering's IN THE LA.TEST STYLES ,:■■•■ '■: ■ GENTLEMEN REQUIRING NEW SUITS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, SHOULD LEAVE THEIR ORDERS WITH US AS EAPLY AS POSSIBLE. GRAIGHEAD & BERRYIAN, Tailors anil Outfitters, ASHBURTON & RAKAIA. J^^^^ and Clock fS^&^&Z MAKER. GOliD AND SILVERSMITH, 4c, EAST STREET. ~T~ HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-clasc 1^ JVenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, whuh, wifh the large atosk already on hand, enables me to show a Variety of Elegant Designs UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION -: i COMMITTEES, &c. ,i: A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS; DIAMOND. GOODS of all descriptions; WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P. WARE, FANCY GOODS, Ac, Suitable fen- WeJding aud Birthday Presents, &c, PROMPT ATTENTION 1 GIVKN TO OOUNTKY ORDE«S BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



" MR T BULLOCK. t TO LET, at a Low Rental —Those com modious premises in Kust Street, at present occupied as ;i Kindergarten School Possession can be given about December 2G. 200 AORES in grass, Mitcham Rood.— Not having sold this by auction, I am prepared to receive < ffers for it. £115. —Price requited for a quarter acre section, together with Cottage with verandah, Grey street. Easy terms, viz., £10 cash, balance by instalments; interest only 7 per cent-per annum. £200.—Special sum to lend on good freehold security. TINWALD. I FOR SALE-Town Sections 413 and 414, Harland street. Price, £12 10s each. Exceptionally easy terms, viz., £1 for section depoaV, balance by insr«l menU T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent.



] THE ASKBiiRTONDIEPEKSARY THE Business hitherto carried on by . Mr 0. M. Bkooke will be conducted in future by . Wr li. E. Prlchard. T!ie present stock will be largely augmented, and ar.y article nol held will be immediately procured and kept in stock afterwards. A correct copy of all Prescriptions will be made, and it will only be necessary i for a customer to giye the copied numltei when requiring a renewal. All country orders wi'l receive pronipb attention, and it will be the new proprietor s endeavor to make •'THE DISPENSARY" : a well appointed establishment in tferj respect.