BRAZILI

Kkw York, Dt camber 1. A report is current in Hew York that President Peixoto of Brazil has been assassinated, but the reports lack confirmation. „ The insurgents have been successtul in a two days' engagement in Rio Negro. General Isadoro and a thou sand troops were captured. December 2. The reported assassination of Presi dent Peixoto is denied.

CASTAWAYS.

Wellington, December 4. Captain Fairchild, of the Hinemoa, who is returning from a cruise to the southern island?, wired this tnoreiog from Nugget Point Lighthouse to the Marine Department as follows:—"Barque Spirit of the Dawn wrecked on Antipodes Island on September 4. The captain and four men were drowned, j We found eleven of the crew on the island | in a desperate state. One man will have to be sent to hospital. His toes have dropped off through exposure and cold " The Hine moa is on her way to Dunedin, and should reach there about three o'clock. Ihe crew of the Spirit of the Dawn were 88 days on the Island, and within a couple of miles of the depot with provisions, but were unacquainted with its existence. The vessel had a rice cargo. The survivors subsisted on penguins and their eggs. The captain, carpenter, and coak, and one seaman were drowned.

COMMERCIAL.

[per press association.]

London, December 2. The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company's debenture stock has risen by 3J and is quoted at 86. Mr Alfred Holt, a Liverpool shipowner, is sending a representative to Australia to inaugurate a line of steamers between Newcastle (New South Wales) and Fre mantle. I

The New Zealand Land Association, Limited, has received the following cable message, dated London, December 1. Wool. — The sales progress firmly. Since the close cf las* sales scoured merino, superior greasy merino, medium and inferior, are par to £d per lb lower, other descriptions unchanged. There is little American demand. The total quantity catalogued to date is 30,000 bales. Tallow.—There is less demand for finer qualities, but there is an improved enquiry for other descriptions. Quota tions are unchanged since last telegram. Butter. —Market easier. There is a good demand for fine qualities at 110s to 120s per cwt Frozsn Meat. —The mat ton market is dull, Canterbury mutton is worth 4£d per lb; Wellington is worth 3|d. Prime New Zealand lambs are worth, per car case, 4§d perlb. The New Zealand Land Association, Limited, Melbourne, writing under date Nov. 23, reports as follows :—There k n3thing fresh to report in our wheat market. A good local demand still con tinues, bub prices remain low. We quote prime gat 2a lOd to 2s 10|l. For feed grains the markets are quiet. Oats have more attention ; a good export trade is going on, and nearly all the available lots offering have been taken up. This has caused a scarcity locally, consequently prices have hardened somewhat. Prime stouts are selling up to 2 3d, medium 2i to 2s Id, Danish and Tartarian Is lOd to 2s, Algerian Is 9i to Is lid for feed, and 2s for milling. Maiza is rather scarce »t present locally, and fair- values are being obtained. Primeis worth2s lOd to 2s 10^d, flab 2s 10J, white 2s 9d. Peas weak at 2s 3d to 2a 3£l. Potatoes-Owing to deliveries being slower than anticipated, there is scarcity at the moment, and prices hive been prevented from falling lower ; up^to £6 10* is to-day's value, but as SGon as any quantify comes forward j prices will no doubt fall. (Received December 4, 11 a.m.) London, December 3. Tallow, medium mutton, 27s ; beef, 26s yd. The English wheat market ia lifeless, the Continental inactive, and the Ameri can changing a little for the better. For Australian wheat on passage sellers are asking 295, but buyers refase to give more than 28s 6d. Fine colonial oats are quoted at 28s 64. Up to date, 51,200 bales of wool have been c%talogued, of which 46,600 bales have been sold. Competition has been brisk and the market very firm. Three n.ontha' bills are discounted at 2| per cent.

CHERTSEY.

(FROM OCR OWN CORRESPONDENT.)

Now that the election excitement is over, we have gradually dropped again into the routine of everyday life. Chert - sey decided for Mr Wason, and polled him a majority, but Ashburton decided otherwise. Mr Wason, president of the Tennis Club, opened the Court in a few well chosen remarks, and called on Mrs Jack son to serve tha first ball. There was a very good turn-out, especially of ladies, and quite an enjoyable afternoon was spent. Mesdames Scarlett and Childs and the Misses Tulley, Wilkinson, and Doig (3) were assiduous in the serving of refreshments' On Saturday evening the School Com mittee held its usual monthly meeting. There were present—Messrs CUilds (chair man), Dunlea, Page, Downie, Oakley, and Lukies. Mr Inspector Wood's report on the examination of the school was received, and th« Committee agreed to place on record their high appreciation of the success of the master and mistress. The secretary agreed to write and ask the assistance of several young ladies for treat day. It was resolved to sell the school books at the nearest approach to invoice prices. Several minor matters in connection with the treat were arranged, and sundry accounts were passed for payment. On Saturday afternoon the children attending the Church of England Sunday School held a picnic in the Domain. Under the supervision of their teachers they seemed to have a jolly time. There were plenty of games and races, with lots to eat, and all were sorry when a down pour of rain forced a hasty retreat.

A Clever Forecast.

A remarkably good forecast of the result of the general election (says the "Timaru Herald") was posted on Mr Bowie's store at Pleasant Point on Satur day, and signed " Skylark." Out of the seventy European members returned, «'Skylark" named correctly no leas than si^ty, two clear days before the polling day. Moreover, in three other cases winning candidates in city electorates were nearly selected, Crowther, Duthie, | and Collins being respectively placed fourth on the lists for their triple elector? ates. In their place he named T. Thom son, McLean, and Sandford. Probably there were few forecasts made in the colony to approach this in nearness to accuracy. There were nearly two hun dred candidates to have th'eic chances estimated, and there must be few who would even think of trying to tip a com plete list of the new House. The Wellington correspondent of the Utago paily Times " tried it, and gofc only forty fevew right,

CABLE NEWS.

The death is announced of the Duke of Leinster; jetat 42. Spanish troops, consisting of 15,000 men, commanded by thirty Generals, have begun operations against the Kybile tribes in the vicinity of Melillaa. The Sultan is striving to arrange for peace. The Reichstag, by a majority of forty, has decided in favor of the Centre Party's Bill repealing the ex ceptional laws for Jesuits. Two Germans have been arrested in Bourges, capital of the Department of Cher, on suspicion of sending infernal machines to the Emperor of Germany and the German Chancellor. Wanhoff, a former Bulgarian officer, has been arrested on a charge of being concerned in a plot to murder Prince Ferdinand. The accused, who was one of the ringleaders, has confessed his guilt. The police in Valladolid, the capital j of the province of the same name in Old Castile, have arrested an anarchist leader named Alonas, and seized a list of the names of the authors of the Barcelona and other explosions. The arrests of Anarchists have created terror among the remaining members of the Order. It is reported in Melbourne that a serious deficit ha 3 been discovered in the benevolent fund of the Masonic Lodge. "When the various Lodges amalgamated under the title of the United Grand Lodge the four consti tutions dissolved and went into liqui dation, which was of a very dilatory character. In one case the liquidator found a deficit of fully £1000. The announcement has created somewhat of a sensation.

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

THE STAFF OF LIFE.

(Received December 4, 1115 a.m.)

Sydney, December 4. The Sydney bakers have taken con certed action, and decided to raise the price of bread one farthing the two pound loaf.

THE SCREW PUT ON.

Government has decided that the money advanced by it to certain country towns for waterworks must be paid forthwith. In one or two in stances Avrits have been issued for the purpose of impounding the rates.

CANADIAN CONFERENCE

Melbourne, December 4. As none of the Australian Govorn ments, except Victoria, have shown any disposition to fall in with the Canadian Conference, Government has decided, if possible, to send Mr Reid, Minister for Defence, to represent Victoria. Mr Reid would be eminently suited to act as a delegate, being a leading commercial man and a prominent member of the Melbourne Chamber of Commerce. Should he go the Cabinet will decide to obtain a general manager of the railways from America, and Mr Reid will be em powered to make a selection,

AUSTRAL WHEEL RACE.

A. J. Body, a New Zealand cyclist, has obtained a place in the final heat in the-Austral wheel race, which will be run next Saturday. The race for five-mile bicycle championship of Aus tralia was won by Broadbent, of Vic toria. Time—l4mins 13sec.

(Received December 4, 11 30 a.m.) MASKED ROBBEBS. Three men, armed aDd oiasked, entered the residences of two book makers, and compelled them to dis gorge their valuables. They obtained about £600 in cash and jewellery.

KING GEORGE SOUND.

An agreement has been signed with regard to the defence of King George's Sound. Western Australia is to pay one-fourth of the cost, and New South Wales, Victoria, South Australia and Queensland will pay the balance in the proportion of population.

HON. MR WATERHOUSE.

Adelaide, December 4.^ The Hon. Mr Waterhouse ; who is en route to New Zealand, will stay here for a few weeks.

Advice to the Ladies.

HOW TO COOK A HUSBAND.

A good many husbands are utterly epoiled by mismanagement. Some women go about it as if their husbands were bkdders, and blow them up Others keep them constantly in lut water ; others let them freeze by their carelessness and indifference. Some keep them in a stew of irritating ways and words ; others roast them. Some keep them in pickle all their lives. It cannot be supposed that any husband will be tender and good managed in this way. But they are really delicious when properly treated. In selecting your husband, you should not be guided by the silvery appearance—as in buying mackerel, nor by the golden tint—as if you wanted salmon. Be sure to select him yourself, as tastes differ. Do not go to market for him, as the best are always brought to your door. It is best to have none unless you will patiently learn how to cook him. A. preserving vessel of the finest porcelain is best, but if you have nothing but a*» earthenware pipkin it will do, with care. See that the linen in which you wrap him is nicely washed and mended, with the required number of buttons and strings tightly sewn on. Tie him in the kettle by a strong silk cord called comfort, as the one called duty is apt to be weak. They are apt to fly out of the kettle and be burned and crusty on the edges, since, like crabs and lobsters, you have to cook them while alive. Make a clear, steady fire out of love, neatness, and cheerful n*ss Set him as near this as seems to agree with him. If he sputters and fizzes do not be anxious; some husbands do this until they are quite done Add a little pugar in the form of wh%t confec tioners call kisses, but no vinegar or pepper en any account. A little spice improves them, but it must be used wrth i ucUment. Do not st ick any sharp instru ment into him to see if he is becoming tender. Stir him gently, watching the while lest he lie too flat and close to the kettle, and so become useless. You cannot fail to know when he is done. It thus treated you will find him very digestible, agreeing nicely with you and the children, and he will keep as long as you wane, unless you become careless and set him in too cold a place.—" ¥anke6."

CRICKET.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION

Dunbmn, December 4 The team tv play axuinst Auckland will be selected from the following:—B»ker, A. Downes, Macoeil, H. H. Boddington, Fisher, Johnston, Currie, Croxford, Kinirg, Parker, Hope, Wells, and Lgwton,

Ordination of Priests.

[per press association.]

Wellington, December 4. Bishop Grimes ordained the following candidates for the .priesthood yesterday : —Rjvs Mahoney, O'Shea, Malone, Galerne, Chappell, Ainsworth. and Sim mons. They are all of the Marist order, and the first five came from the Seminary afc Meanee. Father O'Shea returns there as professor of Philosophy. Father Mahoney will become proftssor at St Patrick's College, Father Malone curate a 1; Temuka, and Father Galerne curate at Wanganui. Father Chappell goes to New Caledonia. Five of the new priests are old pupils of St Patrick's.

Butter and Cheese.

[per press association.]

Wellington, December 4. Gerritson's representative herestates that the interview with his principal mentioned in Thursday's cable message is not quite correct. Mr Gerritson proposes to almost abandon the cheese tiade for the reasons given in the message, bub his butter operations will nob be interfered with. On the contrary business in the latter branch is being largely extended. He states that speculators have bought up half the output of cheese of the southern factories—in fact created a corner.

SAD DROWNING CASE.

PER PRBSS ASSOCIATION.

Blenheim, December 4. Howard Dodson, the well known brewer, was drowned this morning while driving from Picton to Blenheim, at Mud Ford Flat. There was a great deal of flood water in the vicinity, and it is surmised deceased, who was alone, was jolted out of the trap, and was unable to reach the bank. Great regret is expressed at his untimely end, as he was universally respected.

SPORTING.

Dunkdin, December 2. Concluding resales: - Glasgow Plate.—Hippomenes 1, Wolf's Craig 2, Britomart 3. Tim-i—l 3h. Divi dend—£l 13s. Grand Stand Handicap.—Johnny Faa 1, Vogen?ang 2, RangUtea 3. Time —1.30. Dividends-£8 18 j and £12 ss. Nursery Handicap. —Rancour 1, Pom Pom 2, Strath Braan 3. Time--50iec. Dividends -£16 3s and £19 3a. Trot.—Susan 1, Dexterina 2. Divi dends— £2 2a and £2. Consolation Handicap.—Bay Belle I, Liberator 2, Dilemma 3. Time—l.46, Dividends—£2o 17s and £34 9a.

THE WEATHER.

ALb'ORD STATION.

The following is the Meteorological report for the week ending December 3, 1893 :-

Doctors in America advertised for a man who, in consideration of an indemnity of £1000, would submit himself to an operation that might end fatally. They received one hundred and forty-two applications. The doctors desire to cut open the stomach of the man, in order to study the phenomena of digestion. The late Mr Edwin Butler, of Springfield Brewery, Wolverhampton, who died while on a visit to America for the benefit of hie health, has bequeathed £10,000 for the beni fit of the inhabitants of the borough ; £5000 are to be devoted to providing a branch public reading room, and the interest on the remainder ia to provide music for the public |parl^

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i Miles and Co., Ltd. _ essrs'¥iles & co, limited, Ashburtcn, have for Sale privately O A Two-Tooth CROSfeBRED VUU EWES. QA|\ Four, Six, and Eight-Tooth OUU CUOSSBRED EWES. 700 CUO;:JStiREI) WETHERS. 1600 LAMBS- All prime qu tlity. 12§35 FriedlandeFlJroa. REAPER^ AND BINDERS 8 M \SSEYS, 6 and 7 feet cut. 2 McCORMICKS, 1 DEERING. THE above second-hand Machines, all complete and passed by an expert as being in first-class working order, WILL BE SOLD AT PUBLIC AUCTION BY FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS on section opposite Royal Hotel, Moore street, Ashburton, at 1 o'clock p.m. on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1893. Farmers and others requiring a cheap and serviceable machine should not miss this opportunity of acquiring one. R. FRIEDLANDER, 12^7 Auctioneer, i Who cam >vi« Ohamvpian- Ssllip 1 N.Z. Land Association, l_,d ; TIMBER. TIMBER- TIMBER. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9. THE NEW ZEALAND LAND ASSO CIATION, LIMITED, has received instructions from Mr J. M. Booth, of Feel Forest, TO SELL BF PUBLIC AUCTION ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, at 12 o'clock, at the Railway Sidings recently occupied by Mk John G. Restell, West Street, opposite (he Company's Grain and Wool Store, A Large Assortment of FIRST OLIBS TIMBER, —consisting of— TOTARA and WHITE PINE BOARDS arid SCANTLING of various sizes and lengths, including 8 x| Bxl 4xl 6xl 10x1 12x1 Bx2 6x2 4x2 3x2 BxlJ 4x4 4x3 6x3 6x4 etc., etc., etc. Terms and conditions at sale H. 11. SECRETAN, Agent. JOHN G. RESTELL, 11*15 Auctioneer. Mr D Tnomas. ASHBURTON YARDS. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1893. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from a Client to sell a grf»nd line of H AAA Second-Cross WETHER IUUVJ HOGGETS. D. THOMAS, 12*8 Auctioneer. I ~ ASHBU RToN~YARDS. TUESDAY, DECEMBER 5, 1893. IWrLL OFFER afc the above fixture on account of Messrs Young Bros., Wakanui, a Grand Line of Of\f\ PRIME TWO-TOOTH CROSS 'S UU BREDS. D. THOMAS, 12*16 Ashburton. Some say Jimmy Wilson can Win JUe^vis Wins, Olarksou Wins, Who Wins ? Bankruptcy Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY* In the District Court of Ashburton holden at Ashburton. In the matter of " The Bankruptcy Act 1892," and of the Bankruptcy of Hakry Friedlandek, of Ash burton, Tobacconist. WRITTEN Tenders will be received \ by the undersigned up to THURS DAY, the 7th day o* December instant, at 3 p.m., for the interest of the Deputy | Official Assignee in this estate in t he book debts of the debtor. Parciculars of book debts and conditions of Sale can be seen at my office, West street, Ashburton. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. Dated this 4th day of December, 1893 JOHN DAVISON, 12*33 Deputy Official Assignee. ' ""in bankruptcy. ~ In the District Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton. In the matter of "The Bankruptcy Act, 1892," and the Acts amending the same, and in the bankruptcy of Thomas Bryant, of Rakaia, bttker. NOTICE is hereby given that Thomas ' Bhyant, of Rakaia, Baker, has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt, and that the first meeting of Creditors will be held in the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on MONDAY, December 11, 1893, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated this 4fch day cf December, 1893. J. DAVISON, Deputy-Official Assignee.' R. M. CUTHBEBTSON, Solicitor. 12 34 Boycl to The front on his Atnlmita Tenders. TBEEDUCATION BOARD OP THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. SEPARATE Tenders are invited W -- Repairs and Painting ; and for rer moving Caretakers' House, and alterations to outbuildings at Ashburton, 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 received not later than noon on TUESDAY, the 12th current. The lowest or any tender nob necessarily accepted. J. V. COLBORNE-YEEL, Secretary. Chmtchurch, December 2,1893. 12 30 Lenders. fTVENDERS are invited for cuting about -■- 120 acres of grass, and stacking for hay. For particulars apply to D. McLEAN, 12t5 Laghmor.



Tbo Rs^f fenC' ■f^™*"^'^* becoming thin, faded, Kf^SS-s"'^ ' - 'M v,n>,and Wibr~"°'Z%S*&""' £ s-jafiST picscrves KB"'! j <vt*'« jv>ri 'SSM?*!^" iti rich period of life. It cxires itching humors, and keeps the scalp cool, moist, and healthy. The base of Ayer's Hair Vigor is a refined and delicate fluid which does not soil ov be come rancid by exposure to the air, ana which is as perfect a substitute for the oil supplied by nature, in youth and health, as modern chemistry can supply. Ayer's Hair Vigor . PIIKPAKKD BY , flr. J. C. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass., U. S. A. $^F" Beware of cheap imitations. Tiio name- -Ay cv—is prominent on tlio wrapper and is blown in the glass on the bottom of oaoh of our bottles. Au.trnlia anil Mew Zealanu ©tH mat LYNDHURST SCHOOL. A / CONCERT AND "O ALL Will bo held in MR P. DRUMMOND'S SHED, IN AID OF IHE SCHOOL PBJ3E FUND, ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 15. Tickfeta-Concert only, Is; Ball only, 2s ; for both, 3a. ltlrt«r* on WcdueMlay lf«* wUat iliey •**■ In SOCIETY. A PULL ATTENDANCE of MEM BERS of the above Society ia re^ quested for THIS EVENING. PETER WILLIAMS, jg 32 Hon. Sec,



T FOR SALE—2 sections well situate< In Clark Street, Allenton, being lots % and 23 t containing 2 rods 6 parches parfc of R,S, 8767. * •JY BULLOCK. PIANOS! PIANOS!! PLAN >S ORGANS! ORGANS! ! ORGANS VrOLINS ! VIOLINS ! ! VIOLINS MUSIC ! MUSIC ! ! MOSIO rp.VERYBODY should have a copy oi Lli "THE TRIAD 1 MONTHLY MAGAZINE Of Music, Science, and Art;. DBESDEN PIANO CO., SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. HORACE A. GATES, Agent and Manager, Domain, It. atf y Monwy, W«»«ln.»»«1-.iy ftcalamlia Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation o thes Grand BOOTS is still maintained and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUtF IS GREATER THAN EVER. There are more ZEALANDIA BOOTS manufactured than any other make in the Colony. The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEA^ LANDIA. For real hard wear and comfort the cannot be excelled, and they are made so many different fittings that every kin of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this brand for themselves and their children, Once buy a Zealandia Boot and you will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boors and the Paragon (Patent are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding distrl can now obtain these > , FINE BOOTS moM Mr J. Bishop, ZEALAWDTA BOOT BTORE] ASHBURTON. TINW A L D Racing* Club. ANNUAL MEETING. To be held on the Racecourse, Tinwald, on MONDAY, JANUAEY 1, 1894. President—Donald McLean, Esq, Vice presidents—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, R. M. Cuthbertson, and Dr Tweed. Starter -Mr H Piper. Treasurer—Mr Thos. Stone. Hanoi cappers-Messrs J. Cresswell; (Trot)—J C. Duncan. Clerk of Scales—Mr A. J. Kelly. Clere of Course—Mr A. Hew son. —1» JEfcO GR A. MM JS— (Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club, and N.Z. TiottiDg Association.) First Race to Start at 12.30 p.m. 1. New Year's Gift Handicap, of 20 soys; 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, 153. 3: Tinwalo Cup Handicap (open), of 55 soys; second horse to receive 5 soy& from the stake. One mile and a half, Winner of any handicap of £40 ©r over after declaration of the weights to carry % penalty of 71bs. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. 4. Tinwald Handicap Time Trot, of 30 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. About two 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. G. 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, 10a. ■ 7. Flying Handicap (open), of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys froinjthe stake. Winner of Tinwald Cup or Welter Handicap to carry 71bs penalty, of both races to carry lOlb's penalty. Six furlong?. Nomination, 10s ance, 133. 8. Hurry Scurry, of 10 soys. For horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile "Entrance 7s (id, immediately after Flying Handi cap is run. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will be held under the Pules 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 Cup and Flying, which are open) are open to any horse commonly resident in the district from October 1, 1893, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district for the same period. 4. The district abovementioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn river, and on the south by the Wtitalu river. 5. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this pr "gramme, 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. NOMINATIONS. Nominations for the New Year's Gift, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accompanied 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 labr than.9 p.m. on SATUR DAY, December 9, 1893. Nominations for Trot must be accompanied by pedigree of horse and three last performances. WEIGHTS. Handicaps will be declared on or about December 19. ACCEPTANCES. Acceptances for Handicaps and Entries for Maiden Plate and Novel Race must be in the hands of the Secretary, at Stone's Hotel, Ti wald, not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 27, 1893. A, A. FOOKS, Ul7l Swrttary,



SEED. SEED. SEED. 1" HAVE a specially selected stock of ■*• Cocksfoot, Red Clover, Cow Grass, Rape Seed, G. L\Y.A. Turnip, P.T.Y.A, Turnip, 1. G. Globe, Fost Bybird, Devon Grey, Mammoth, etc. JOHN G. RESTELL, 10§35 West Street. FURMTURE AND CHINA W1 TTAMPTON, will be • «J • XX pleased to see all his old customers at his new shop, East | Street, (near old Kindergarten), to which place he has removed his business I 11 180 v 1 / 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 5a 61 each. TUCKER & BEAN, L 0 135 West Street. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TT ORDLES." HURDLE S. 7ft Hurdles 2s 9d each in any quantity. W. H, COLLINS & CO , Timber Merchants. Goto the Domain on Wednesday CO SHEEP FARBtMUs AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned is offering 6ft 6in and 7ft HURDLES made of seasoned y,D.L. timbar, at 4s and 4s 3d each in ots of thirty or more. They can be seen it my Siding, railway crossing, Durham Street, South, JAMES~GOSS, DURHAM STREET, NORTH, OHRISTOHURCH. Championship of JS.SB. at^Op.m. i BOON~TO HOU^EHOLI)"er"s ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT IN YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash rartonj Agent for the county, who will upply Customers in large or small [uantities. The Allandale Coal is the best produced n the Eastern seaboard. It is an xcellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for iakers, and a good Domestic Ccal, burn rig with a flame, does not sparkle, and saves a white ash. It is both Cheap and Excelk nt. JAMES ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTON. 11 145 £1000 TO LEND on first-class freehold md. T. BULLOCK Pick «Ii« Winners on Wednesday c.> p —THE SUM required for the *->&• grazing of about 80 acres lose to Ti'iw.-Ud Sale Yards, until Ist leptember 1894. Verysuitable for a Sheep )ealer. Apply at Once to T. BULLOCK. All Ashbufton will 1»« there CHEAP PROPERTY. 372 A ° «~E s 372 ituated near ilia County Saleyards and Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion's Show Grounds. Account of the Mortgagees. Price £3 10s per acre. I^HlS^was originally part of the Fair field Estate and formerly owned by lr Grant. There is a dwelling house ; table, and other buildings erected on the iroperty. On account of its being close o town an increase in value may reason bly be expected. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Cattli boy* on Wednesday [BHBUiTON WOOLSALBS TIHE FIRST SALE of the season will JL take place at the OKAXOK ILYL.L. ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 8, 1893, Vhenjall the Foreign and New Zealand Buyers will be represented. MILES & CO, Lu. FRIEDLANDER BROS. D, THOMAS. J, G. RESTELL: (For.the New Zealand Land Association. T. FORD & Uo. Per Henry Zander. 11 36 NOTICE. r"WISH to thank my numerous Friends and Customers for the liberal support iccorded to me during my stay in Busi ness at Tinwald, and ask that the same be recorded to MR J. M. BOURNE to whom I have SOLD MY BUSINESS from the FIRST DAY of NOVEMBER, «893. I also requsst that all ACCOUNTS due ime be settled before the First Day of DECEMBER NEXT, and paid to Myself or Mr Botjrnk. Yours respectfully, JAMES GUDSELL. IN reference to the above Notice, I beg to inform the Public that having TAKEN POSSESSION of the ABOVE BUSINESS I shall be pleased to supply all old Cus tomers of the Store,where I shall continu to SUPPLY GOODS of the BEST QUALITY procurable, and endeavor to ?ive every satisfaction. Trusting to re ceive the SAME LIBERAL SUPPORT accorded in the past to my predecessor. J. M. BOURNE. H 134



1..■ . , " Ashtmrton WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE GREA T DISTRIBUTION OF 20,000 PRESENTS, FREE OF CHARGE. 33rdJjAnnivers>»ry of the Openingfof ARGYLE HOUSE. SPECIAL GIFT SEASON, 1893. G.JU Beath & Co. Have just received advices that twenty-three Cases and Crate*" of SPECIALLY SELECTED NOVELTIES ' Are now due at Lyttelton 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 their 33rd Birthday— distributing the whole shipment, say 20.000 Presents, Free of charge amongst their numerous customers TO-DA V, and up to Decemberjil, Every Customer Spending 2a 6d or more will receive a Coupon (with value marked on face), entitling the Holder to select a Gift (o the amount stated on Ticket. Tickets can be held till a number are accumulated, and may be presented anytime up to December 31. Customers may however, select a Present at time of Purchase. ".*' NOVELTIES FROM VIEiSNA, JAPAN, GERMANY, CHINA, FRANCE, and ENGLAND, in Woodware, Chinaware, Platedware, Glassware, Basketware, Japanese and Fancy Leather Goods, Dolls, Toys and Sundries, both useful and ornamental. G. L. BEATH & CO., TANGRED STREET. ASHBURTON W. H, COLLINS & CO. HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Coptic; Pakeha, and Duk o evonshte,— magnificent assortment of ENDERS, FIRE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AUD TILED REGISTER GRATES. 5 Bales of PaperltangillffS of Choice Patterns and f plendid Quality. The above goods; are direct from the Manufacturers to our order) and will sold at lowest possible prices. NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWERS] TIMBER ex " Glencairn " and " Gisborne 60,000 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. ~ : W. H. Collins and Co, MERCHANTS AND IMPORTEES f Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR] Grey Valley Coal Company. I Springfield Pottery Company NOTICE. ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE* TANCJBED STREET. TUST arrived a large assortment of Fancy Tables, Chairs, and Ornaments of all O kinds, SUITABLE FOR OHR[STMAS TRADE. AL*o a large stock of Linoleums, Floorcloths, Carpets, etc, American and Austrian chairs in jjreat variety. Persons, about to buy Christmas presents would do well in inspecting our Show Room. * INSPECTION INVITED. Bedroom, Drawing Room, and Dining Room Furniture, of our own manufacture always in Stock. Furniture re-paired, re-polished, re covered, etc. Venetian Blinds. re-painted and made to order. Note the Address,— 'TVw Lf ITiKmTkTTT » -W-r^. £^i 1 v. undrill and Co., (LATE PICKFORD AND UNPRILL ) 7 OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOCJETY'S^OFFICIL TANCRED STREET. ""aujs jS^^^M tiSjh THE follqwinq C^^^^^^^^^L^ SPECIAL pr SES lif^jf^i^S'^K^fc EARLY INSPECTION. '%<2%jC r)/t^^iSE* \^*> Leaiher Shirtings 4£d yard Twl^ MaleiWßSdar<l A Choice lot of Cotton Delaines 5d and 6d yard Blue and White Striped Galatea 4|d yard Strong Grey Calico 2s lid dozen White wide Calico (one y»rd wide) 3s 6d 'dozen Pongee Silks for Trimming, in all colors, Is 6d yard Another delivery of our celebrated Corsets, 2s 6d rair Boys' Galatea Bats 10£ d F Some New Shapes in Ladies' Summer Hats, 10id and Is each Men's Suits, all sizas, 22s 6d and 25s 6i THE STOCK OF MILLINERY, DRAPERY, CLOTHING; k BOOTS is now one of the choicest j n South Canterbury WH. ColUer.