Scratch man. started, but though he gained considerably at the beginning ot the race, the handicaps were too large, and he gave up before the finish, lane— 4 8. Three Mile Bicycle Handicap.— J. Rapson. 400 yds 1; A. W. Joss, 380 yds. 2; J. Boyd, scr. 3. In the front divi sion Rapson rode well throughout, and won easily. Of the back contingent Clarkflon led most of the way closely followed by Lilly and Barker, till the last Jap, when Boyd who rode a plucky race overtook them and gained third place. Time 8.1 4-sth. B^yd s time 8.8. Consolation Handicap Bicycle Bacb. One mile. Firht priza £1 10s.-E. J. Craighead, 35yds 1; Griffiths. 20yds 2 ; Jamieson, tcr. 3. This the concluding race of the day was well contested, Craig htad jesfc" beating Griffiths by a good sprint in the straight. Time —2.59. Most of the Chvistchu eh riders de parted by the seven o'clock train North, but those who remained, together with riders from Oamaru and other places were entertained at a smoke concert in Mr John Henry's Commercial hotel. MrJ. McLachlan, M H.R., the Vice.Presid«nt, occupied the chair. Me complemented the Club on the progress it had made during its comparatively shore existence, and especially *>n the success ful race meeting held that day. During the evening the usual toasts were duly honored, songs and recitations were|iven, and a most enjoyable e7ening closed with "AuldlangSyne."

Ashburton Wool Sales.

The first of this seasons series of wool sales takes place to-morrow (Friday) in the Orange Hall commencing at four o clock p.m. If any doubt had existed as to these sales be coming a permanent institution the sceptics have only to take a walk round tbe stores and warehouses in West street, where there are already some four thousand bales stored, to have their misgivings dispelled, and even at this lite date it is hard to say how much wool will be offered for sale; for, as we write, drags and waggons are streaming into town from all directions, and taxing the efforts of the salemen's clerks and store men to their utmost to gee the bales unloaded, stored, and catalogued. There is little doubt that the coming sale will prove as satisfac tory to buyers and sellers as any previous one, for the arrangements are most complete and neither pains nor labor has bean spared to display the wool to the best advantage. Every bale can be identified and sampled a; once in a good light. Mr D. Thomas' West street store is al ready full, and the arrangements, including bins for locks and loose fleeces, are the most systematic and complete we remember to have seen at any wool sale here or elsewhere. His clients will no doubt consider he has done justice to their clips. In addition to this lot Mr Thomas is taking in late consign ments at the Arcade, as fast as they can be unloaded, and no douH the same care and attention will be bestowed on these. Mesßis Friedlander Bros are also well for ward with their arrangements. One side of the ground floor of their large sore is already filled, accommodation being found on the second floor for the balance which is stored and catalogued as fast as it can be discharged up the horse lift. When everything is in place, and the large doors and shutters opened, there should be nothing wanting here in the way of light and convenience. Messrs D. Thomas and Friedlander Bros, will have something approaching three thou sand bales to offer. Messrs Miles and Co. (MrE. W. Hantner, auctioneer) have nearly one thousand bales in their stores, the New Zealand Land Asso ciation, Limited (per John G. Restell) about half this quantity, and Mr Henry Zander (Mr J. T. Ford, auctioneer) has a consider able quantity stored in the old Town Hall. From the appea ance of their sheds the clients of Messrs Miles and Co. and the Land Association will suffer nothing at the hands of these firms for want of proper treatment of their wool, as every care has been taken to exhihit it to the best ad vantage, and the arrangements generally are such as should satisfy all concerned, and materially add to the success of the sale. Ihe quantity catalogued on this occwion is evidence that producers are iully alive to the many advantages of having their wool sold under their own eyes, and obtaining account sales on the spot, and it is gratifying to see th*t they have appreciated the efforts made by the local salesmen to resist the attempted suppression of these auc'ions and transference of the business to Christchurch. i

French Politics.

Pabjs, December 5. The policy of the Perier Ministry is similar to that of tbe Dupuy Cabi net. The programme of the new Go vernment has been well received. In the Chamber of Deputies a Bill to proclaim a general annesty to sus pected anarchists was thrown out by a majority of 81, the Government op posing the measure. Shortly before the division was taken a scene, for which the Boulangists were responsible, occurred in the Chamber. Etienne, formerly a Cabinet Minis ter, contends that the continued en largement of the French army com pelled the Czar to take notice of the country and to see that he could not afford to neglect its alliance longer.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY,

*■ (Before Mr 0. A. Wray. R.M.) Civil Cases.—William Home v. Wil liam Green (as endorser), £3 16 1, balance of promissary note drawn by H. D>sart. Mr Cuthbertson for defendant. ..William Borne, cross examined by Mr Cuthbert- Bon, said Dysart had paid £10 and £4 on account since the bill was dishonored. Had sent notice of dishonor to Gresn at the time. Had never released him, and had not charged him any interest. Mr Outhbertson pleaded.that there was ne evidence of dishonor, which was at any rate necessary in suing on an endorse ment. The R,M. thought that as the bill had been lying at the Bank for collection it was sufficient.—William Green, defend ant, h d endowed the bill and renewals to oblige Dysart. Only received notice of dishonor a fortnight ago. At one time Dfiwt told him it was paid, end afterwards that it was H. Dysart, for the de'ence, had signed the bill in fa?or qf Home, and got Green to endorse it and the renewal- P«d plaintiff £10 on account, *nd understood Green was released.^Tht. Magistrate ponsidered thp notice of dishonor ftatt been sen% and there was no evidence that Green had bsen released. Judgment would be for plaintiff for the amount claimed.—R. Alcorn v John Simms, claim 2s 6d for goods supplied.—R. Alcorn had no one to prove delivery.—John Simms, defendant, denied getting the goods or ever having had them.—Oroas-exaramed by plaintf ff— Had dealt with plaintiff ever Bince he had been here. Plaintiff charged him with goods supplied to other persons before. —Judgment for defendant.

THE FLOODS.

SOME MARVELLOUS ESCAPES.

THE WATERS SUBSIDING

MEASURES OF RELIEF

(per press association ) Napikr, December 5. At Meanee the scene is saddening in the extreme. The residents there had an anxious time laat night, and many people left their homes to seek refuge on high ■ ying places. The Meanee river bank gave way in five places afc 9 o'clock last I night, causing a perfect rush of water over the flat in the locality. At Olive things are just as bad. Boats / have been despatched to render assistance. The train even cannot run further than Olive, so »11 railway traffic ou the Napier line is completely stopped to-, -y It. is nob kn«wn yet whether there L a been any loss of life, buc it v feared that a great many cattle have been drowned. Afc Te Aute the road is blocked by slips for halt ■* mile. A portion of the Omahu bridge has been washed away. The new road to Taradale is almost im passable. For about a mile there is several feec of water on it. While en deavoring to cross on a butcher's cart this morning the Rev S. Douglas, Presbyterian Minister, was drowned. The current was so strong over the roadway that it capsized the cart and washed it away. Olive and Meanee are one stretch of water, and people have been taken away from their houses in boats. The police wired from Clive this after noon that the majority of the residents have been removed from their heroes ta the hotel. They saved nothing, and acjommola'ion has been ananged for a number of the sufferers in Napier. Extra food supplies are being despatched to Clive. The Major is * taking steps to alleviate the immediate distress. Information as to the damage done by the floods filters through slowly owing to the impassableness of the roads along the line of telegraph- Though it has been fine for ten hours the waters have gone down very little and rain threatens to set in again, in which case further damage may result, ho far as can be ascertained only Mr McFarlane and Mr Douglas have lost their lives. The report as to the loss of a boy at Olive requires confirma tion. When the boats reached East Clive the residents were found better off than expected, and though some were perched on the roofs of their houses only one woman would leave in the boats. At Waipawa all the residents in the threat ened houses were rescued. At Waipu kurau one family nearly lost the number of their mess Their home was carried bodily some distance down stream. The family were seen on the roof making signals of distress, but nothing could be done for them, and they spent the night there. In the morning boats were got from the lak<s and all were rescued much exhausted. The loss of stock is estimated at 60,000 sheep ; probably double that number ; and hundreds of horses and cattle, There will be very great distress, and the " Herald " has already opened a fund for the relief of the settlers. News has jast come in that a young nun named John C!ar« called at Birch's staion and inquired the way to Anderson's. Soon afterwards he was seen in diffi culties in the river ; he rolled off his horse and has not been seen any more. Napier, December 6 1 he scene at the Napier railway station last night when some of the women- and children who had been rescued from their flooded homes afc Clive, were brought to town by a special train, was most pathetic. They were driven to the local hotels, where their pressing necessities were relieved. Some of the people had miraculous escapes of their lives. One woman, who wiihsix children sat on the top of the rcof at her house all night, relates that between twelve and one o'clock on Mon day night she heard a mighty roar when the Tukituki burst its banks sweeping everything before it. £o sudden was the rush that there was no time to even save the stock. There was no possible means of escape except to climb on the roof, the younger child rsn going up first and then drawing ud (he mother. A dreary night followed, "as the rain fell heavily and nothing in Mght but water for miles. The family, only scantily clad, sat on the roof till half-past seven the following morning, when they were rescued by a boat's crew. Another woman, a widow, alone in a cottage, suddenly found her bed floating about the room. The water rising higher and higher ghe climbed on the dresser shelf, suspending a pocket handkerchief from a ring in the roof, to which she clung all night. She previously had clutched an empty box, which she held in readiness, and if the worst came to the worst she could jump in and fhafc about till rescued, having placed a jug in as a bailer. In this suspended position she was fourd at seven o'olock yesterday morning, and conveyed to a place of safety, It is marvellous how all managed tc escape, and that there was net loss of Ufa amongst the families at Clive, as the boats" crews in some instances had to prise the weather-boards of the cottages open and let the people out at tha gable The loss of sheep is enormous. Ihe flood waters at Clive have gone down cc»? siderably since last night, bat even in its present condition the whole place, with ruined homes and dead stock every where, and carcases of sheep coming down the Ngaruroro river in dozens, pre sents a saddening sprotacle. Suppli* sof food were despatched from Napier this morning, some settlers coming to the Clive Hotel in boats for supplies from Papakura through to Meanee and Clive. The crops are ruined, and those settlers , who saved their stock now have the trouble staring them the face of having no fodder for the winter months, as the hay is all destroyed. } The body of the Rev Mr Douglaahas not yeb been found. The weather has now broken. The | settlers in the Waipawa bush spent a fear-1 ful night, the waters flooding them out, and the people having to be conveyed to the township. Walpukurau township suffered also, the low lying parts being under water three feet in deoth in the main street. Many bridges throughout | the district are washed away, while vehicular traffic is impeded in all parts through landslips. Jb is impossible to estimate the damage until the waters subside, but the loss everywhere Is ruinous. , , Fortunately the ram which threatened last ni<*ht held off and the flood water subsided rapidly, all the rivers having good mouths to-day. Most of the roads were dry though the water still lies on the low grounds. The damage is much greater than ift any previous flood, Especially in losses of stock. In former years floods have been expected and water has risen gradually giving settlers time to get most of their stock on feigbor ground, but this time there was not the slicrhteßt anticipatioa afc a flyGd-atmid- St but Hair ati hour afterwards fhe whole of Olive and Papakura district, was from five to twelve feet under water, with a current running like a mill race. This was due to the breaking of the «m, bankments of both the K^orojnd Tukituki whose waters lorned and centered in Clive. Practically all stock iin Clive and Papakura perished, at Taradale and Meanee the water was not so deep and though a goo*} many sheep were drowned, cattle and horses were saved. Over the whole district), however, ! grops'are utterly ruined and about QUw

even grass is unayaiM.'e. being covered by a heavy deposit llf M iyor of Napier worked indefatig&bi} fi ■in three o'clock yesterday m<>n>ir»!> ia t> gnnisipg and superintending r.ler bodiris and to-day loads of provieiun?., i.lankets and clothing were sent out, the railway authorities giving every assistance. The Mayor has called a meating to organise a committee to give more substantial relief and al ready £400 has been collected. The Premier sent a kindly message of sympathy to the Mayor offering the permanent artilery torpedo corps. Mr Swan replied saying that, there were .plenty of men available here but would be glad if the Government would authorise the engagement of some of them to get rid of dead stock. Wellington, December 6. Mr McKerrow, chief railway com missioner left overland for Hawkes Bay this afternoon on business connected with the damage done to the railway line in that district by the floods. A public meeting of citiz ns of Wellington has been convened by the Mayor for to morrow afternoon to determine what steps shall be taken to assist the sufferers in Hawkes Bay.

Medical Degrees.

Wetlington, December 6. The question of medical education and examination in the colony has been re ported upon by the committee of the Wellington branch ot the New Zealand Medical Association. The coinirittee re port that it is of opinion that the time has not yet arrived when medical degrees may with advantag be granted in the colony ; and it bases its opinion upon considera tion of the following facts -(1) Owing; to the sparseness of population there is not enough material from which to provide for the effectual clinical instruction of student* ; (2) that facilities for teaching morbid anatomy and practical midwifery can scarcely be Baid to exist ; (o) that it is impossible for a small staff composed of busy general practitioners to devote the necessary time to clinical instruction. The reporb concludes—"Assuming, how ever, that it is desirable (which we do not admit) to grant degrees in the colony, that practice will be continued. Then your committee has to report that the present system of examination is wrong in principle and dangerous in prac tice. For first and second, and a portion of the final examinations, students are examined by their own teachers. This gives the public no guarantee that a proper standard has been attained. Without imputing any mala fides to the gentlemen who act in the dual capacity of examiners and teachers, it may fairly be said that in a small community they nuy often be placed in positions very embarrassing to themselves. It is clear that such an examination, however fairly and honesMy conducted, is only a guarantee that the student is acquainted with the personal views of his teachers. Again, in the | final examination in some subj-eets, the teacher examines conjointly with an out side examiner. We are of opinion that i certainly in the three main branches of medicine, surgery, and midwifery, and preferably in all other subjects, the ex aminations, as is the usual custom at Home, should be conducted by inde pendent examiners, and that the teacher should take no part beyond being present to watch the interests of his pupils.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

PER PKKSS ASSOCIATION.

Tli© C'M«*awHy Crew.

Duneoin, December 7- The survivors of the Spirit of the Dawn eft yesterday in the Hinemoa for Wel ington, where an enquiry will be held.

WESLEYAN CHURCH.

DISTRICT MEETING

The financial sessions began on Wed nesday, when fourteen stewards were present in addition to the ministers, It was reported that a site for a church had been procured in the township of Me- Kenzie, Cheviot. Additions or new erec tions had taken place during the year at Horrelville, Ashburton, Willowby, and Greenetreet. The erection of a new church at Russell's Flat, was sanctioned. The only church debts incurred during the year are due to the loan fund, and are repayable by instalments without interest. The schedule property accounts showed that the income of the trustees had been £3482, including £413 from the church loan fun<7. The expenditure of the trus tees had been £3853, of which nearly £1000 was for new erections and addi tions. It was shown that £1747 w»s due in the district te the church loin fund, and £6240 on other securities. The pro perties were insured for £32,000- For the home mission and church ex tension fund the num of £471 had been raised in Canterbury. Of this sum £40 had been raised by the Ashburton circuit, and the balance was available for helping the Maori work and new districts else where. It was estimated that during 1894 £487 would probably be raised in the district, and it was recommended that grants be made to the Temuka and Mal vern circuits, and to the Methven home mission district, A somewhat animated discussion tork place with regafel to the desirableness of establishing tome form of episcopacy cr general fluperintendency in connection with the Wesleyan Church in Australasia which subject had been remitted from the confe-ence for consideration. The Rev. P. W. Fairclough moved and Rev. S. Lawry seconded the Wlowing resolu tions :— 1 That this meeting is ot opinion that the time is inopportune for such a change in the constitution of the church as that in volved in a general superintendency ; first, because of the great financial stringency, and secondly in view of the negotiations in progress for Methodist union. 2. That in regard to this colony this meeting i i of opinion that the appointment of a connexional secretary last year obviates to a large extent the necessity for such, new office. 3. That in regard to setting apart the annual Presidents, we are of opinion that many ministers who would make excellent Presidents may not be suited for such an office as that proposed. The Rev H. R. Dewsbury moved, and Rev W. Baumber seconded, as an amend ment—"That tlrs meeting affirms its belief that the appointment of a general superintendent^ eachannual conference, under such conditions aa conference may determine, will be to the ultimate advan tage of the Wesleyan Methodist Church, but fears that so far aa our own conference is concerned the time is somewhat in opportune.' The meeting by a small majority de clined to affirm the principle of the amendment. The original motion was then carried almost unanimously. A request was received from the Leeston circuit that conference be recommended to withdraw $ie second minister tempor arily oh account of financial pressure. After some discussion the request was complied with, on tha understanding that if in the future a second minister be re appointed the circuit ba expected to accept its responsibility as to providing for a married minister two years later. The Rev H. R. Dewsbury was elected as district representative on the stationing: committee at the conference to be held at Christchurch next MarcJv The voting on this question was very widely dis tributed, and as the election has to be by absolute majority the ballot had ro be taken several times in order to secure, tjliflt

Larrikinism in Wellington.

TEE HALF-HOLIDAY

For some *eeks past all the retail drapers ia Wellington have kept to the agreement to close at 1 o'clock on Wed nesdays, bub the agreement was broken through on Wednesday by a draper iv Willis street, and on Wednesday night a hostile denionsstraiion was male agampfc him A crowd collected in front of his premises, and a contiderable amount of hooting was indulged in. The demonstra tion culminated in the arrest of three laas, one for striking the Sergeant-Major of Police on the hack with his fist, one for throwing a rotten egg, and one for incit i g others to commit a breach of the I peace. As the crowd increased in size the police had considerable difficulty in keep ing the thoroughfare clear, but it was not until rotten eggs and sticks began to fly about that they took extreme measures to preserve order. The crowd, numbering several hundred*;, principally lads and! young men, followed the constables and their prisoners to the police station, keeping up a continual chorus of hoots, groans, and yells., Outside the police station they kepG up the hostile de monstration for a short time, but soon afterwards quietly dispersed. In the meantime the draper who was the cause of the trouble had closed his premises. The three accused were admitted to bail. Wellington, December 7- The rioters were remanded. A number of summonses will be issued against other persons who took part in the demonstia tion. for unlawful assembly.

«Ht AS&BUkTOK (JdABDUNi TStJBSDAfc t»ECEMBEB 1, 1883.



Hoixoway's Ointment and Pills. - Travellers and Emigrants;— Those who cross the seas change the climate, but they do not change the constitution The altered conditions cf life, the' exigencies of travel, 2nd other causes render the traveller and emigrant peculiarly liable to diseases and accidents when far irom efficient medical aid With these associated remedies at hand they may b« said to have a physician always L.their call, and they may be certain that situations will be constantly arising m which they will require a ready resource in time of ««ftd The directions for use which accom- Sny each box and pot of Hplloway's. Pills Sd Ointnient are written m plam and simple



Mr T. Bullock. By order of the Mortgagee. TOWN PROPERTY, Well situated corner of Burnett and William Streets, v'z : — T.S. 443, with Seven-Roomed DWEL LING HOUSE, and other Im provements thereon ; also, T.S. 444 adjoining. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auction at t-he Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of »he Mortgagee,— T.S. 443, containing £-Acre, well situ ated at the corntr of Burnett and William Streets, on which is erected a Dwelling House of ssven rooms with verandah, etc. Also, T.S. 444, containing |-Acre adjoin ing the above The i'roperty is let to Mr Carson. It was advertised by mistake as corner of Tancred street instead of Burnett street, and must be sold to close accounts. Inspection Invited. Sale at 11.30 T. BULLOCK, 12 52 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros. "~~ SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1593. FRIEDLANDErIJROS. will Sell, on account of a Client, — A BAY GELDING. REAL GOOD TRAP HORSE R. FRIEDLANDER, 12*51 Auctioneer. REIPERS~AmrSINSERS, 8 MASSEYS, S 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 0, 1893. Farmers and others requiring a cheap and serviceable machine should not miss this opportunity of acquiring one. R. FRIEDLANDER, 12§7 A uctioneer Mr Dthomas. HINDS SALE. MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1893. T WILL OFFER at the above fixture, pf r\f\ HOGGETS. Grand line. D. THOMAS, 12*63 Ashburton. SALE OF PrTvtLeG^sT MR D. THOMAS has received ie- Rfcructions from the Secretary of Friendly Societies' Sports Committee, to Sell by Public Auction in the Arcade OK SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, At 2 o'clock. It. I SS* } Confectioner. Programme of Sports Full particulars at time of Sale. D. THOMAS, 12*64 Auctioneer. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. S ITURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1 WILL OFFER at the above fixture, A MASSEY MOWING MACHINE, 1 in good working order. Sale at 2 p.m. DAVID THOMAS, 12t85 Auctioneer. N.Z. Land Association, l_.d. MONDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1893- AN IMPROVED FARM FOR SALE. mHE NEW ZEALAND LANDASSO JL CIATION, Ltd. have received instruc tions from the Trustees In the Estate of the late Mr Julius Mendelson to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION AT THE HINDS SALEYARDS on the above date, the following Rural Sections, viz. : — Nos 33459, 33461, 33457. and 33458, containing 270 aOr 19p, and situ ated about l£ mile from the Hinds Township. The property is well fenced and divided Into several paddocks, with water in each pad dock, 100 acres in English grass, the balance in tussocK. The farm is now occupied by Mr Charles Harding. The Trustees having decided to sell, this Property will be disposed of cheap and on easy terms. Terms at Sale. . Sale at 1 o'clock, F. LE CREN, Manager. JOHN R. BLAND, 12 14 Auctioneer. TIMBER. TIMBER- TIMBER SATURDAY, IdECEMBER 9. THE NEW ZEALAND LAND ASSO CIATION, LIMITED, has received instructions from Mr J. M. Booth, of Peel Forest, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, at 12 o'clock, at the Railway Sidings recently occupied by Mr John Gt. Restell, West Street, opposite the Company's Grain and Wool Store, A Large Assortmw*' ©# FIRST GWSB TIMBER, —consisting; of— TOTARA and WHITE PINE BOARDS and SCANTLING of various siqjes and lengths, including Bx| Bxl 4xl 6xl 10x1 l»xl Bx2 6x2 4x2 3x2 Bxl£ 4x4 4x3 6x3 6x4 etc., etc., etc. Terms and conditions at sale H. H. SECRETAN, Agent. JOHN G. RESTELL, 1,1*15 Auofcipnew.



£14 JVUER * »nn« tJucalyptl Extract There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in th market now, products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. la order that these crude oils may cot be taken, Oar Pure Volatile JRacw lyptl 'Extract, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878 we state :— It is proved by tests made by the Medicial Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and G-reifswal', Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Pharmacology at Bonn, and Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to. primary distillation, will develop the sanative qualities proper to the plant, according to these authorities) and accor iitig to Pro fessor Dr Lister, of Ecgland, and to Drs Bauer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of 4 merfca, is the only extract corrospondingto scientific tests, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. SAXDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so called Eucalypti Extracts, which may have received dist nction at Exhibitions as commercial articles and are used for mechanical pur poses only are discernible :— 1. By their deficiency in punpent odour (which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extrac« de velops most freely through its surplus of oxy pi ). 3 By then* alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids 3. By their taste, the result of the contracting ten dency of resins and tonnatea. If these crude oils, to oallei eucalypti extracts are applied by mfstnke in eases of croup, b onchitis, diph theria, internal inflammations, dysentery, wounds, the thcc<nsequencesre most appalling. For safety olw ay ask always for £}and*r and Son*' Eucalypti Extract and get the old, well'tested and reliable prenrr* Hon.—Sandhurst, Victoria, AuHinlia.— ««nd«r Anil Unmm



Tenders. " ~™~TENDERS7 TENDERS wanted for Harvesting 14 Acres of Grass Seed, with String Binder, now growing on Mr David Cochrane's Farm, Beach Ro'id. For particulars apply to F. M. RICK MAN, 12J70 Ashburton. TBE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. SEPARATE Tenders are invited for Repairs and Paintine; ; and for It* moving Caretakers' Hous>, 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 bo received not later than noon on TUESDAY, the 12th current. The lowest or any tender Bob nccaasanly accepted J. V. COLBORNE-VEEL, Secretary. Ohnstchurob, Deof-mber 2,1893. 32 30 Public Kotices PAROCHIAL DISTRICT OF~LONG BUJACH. A PARISH FETE in connection with the Church of England will be held >n Mr Grigg's Grounds, Lqngbeach, on Boxing Day, December 26, 1893. Fall particulars will be advertised later. 11 158 TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION. Under Distress Warrantfromß.M. Court, on SATURDAY, the 9bh day of December, 1893, at the Arcade, ONE SPRING TRAP. Sale at 2 o'clock. A. M, PEARSON, 12 53 Bailiff. DsHBtfRTOiT WESLEY AN CHURCH ANNIVERSARY SOIREE. ODDFELLOWS' Hall, THURSDAY, December 7. Tea at 6. Popular [llustrated Lecture at 8, by Rev. F. W. [sitt, on "The Black Hero of Hayti, Napoleon's Noblest Victim." Tickets for Tea and Lecture, Is 63 ; Lecture only. Is. 11 29 ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD, NOTICE is hereby piven in pursuance of the Public Reserves Act 1885, chat the Ashburton Domain will be set ipart for the Friendly Societies Sports I an MONDAY, December 38, 1893, <m which day charges will be made for ad mission thereto on the following scale, eiz., For each adult ... One Shilling- For each horse ... One Shilling. For each vehicle ... One Shilling. R. BIRD, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. _JL2 69 TO LET —Five-roomed dwelling House, Stable, etc, together with about 1J acres land, Charles Street, Allenton. T, BULLOCK. furnituM"and"~china WT TTAMPTON, will be • 9J • XX pleased to Bee all his old customers at his new shop, East Street, (near old Kindergarten), to which place he has removed his business. F 11180 STAR OF A.SHBURTON L. O. L., No 23. TH.E. BRETBBREK'of Star of Ashbur ton Lodge, L.0.L., No. 23, are reminded that the ordinary Monthly Meeting will take place on THURSDAY, DECEMBER % S. B. NELSON,



I Public Notices. "Inotice 1 cTsWaGGKRs. I HEREBY give notice that after this date I will no longer allow {Swaggers to stay the night at my Station. A. EDWARD PEACHE. Mount Somers. November 30, 18U3, 12j45 ! SPECIAL NOTICE FOR CHRIS fMAF. I , NEW Season's Fruit, Cane Sugar, and all other lines at extraordinary Low prices for CASH—at D. MACPHEBSON'd, TANCRE© STHEET. \I7E-are selling, as we have for VV eighteen months past, seven feet Birch Hur-Jles at 2s 9<l ; sewn ftet V.D.L. Hurdles at at 5.-> 6J esca. ■TUCKER & BMK, 10 135 West Street. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TT URDL ES. HUBDLKB. 7ft Hurdles 2s 9d each in any quantity. W. H, COLLINS & CO . Timber Merchants. . :•, TO SHEEP FABMhRb AND OTHERS. TfIHE Undersigned is offering 6ft 6iu JL »nd 7fb 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, jamesTgoss, DURBAM STREET, NORTH, OHRISTCHURCH. A BOON TO HOUSEHOLDERS ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OP 25 PRJR CENT IN YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Agent for the county, wfto 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 for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burn ing with a flame, does not sparkle, and leaves a white ash. It is both Cheap and Excellent. JAMES ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTON. 11 145 jQ'."»•> —THE SUM required for the grazing of about 80 acres close to Tinwald Sale Yardp, until Ist September 1894. Verysuitable for a Sheep Dealer. App3y at Once to T. BULLOCK. CHRISTMAS. NEWS FOR TINWALD. C Hawkins 1S Opening up in bis little Shop a VERY NICE ASSORTMENT OP ORNAMENTAL and USEFUL ARTICLES FOR CHRISTMAS SEASON, comprising Glassware, Vases, Dolls, and Fancy Goods. Having purchased them in a Cheap market, and for cash at a good discount. I am able to sell at a price that will please everyone. A really good assortment of DOLLS from €d upwards ; also large assortment of small VASKS. pretty and cheap. D. MACPHEIISOar (Late of R. A morn's), T3EST CANE SUGARS for Preservin purposes can be had-at the new Shop TAPiCBED STREET, Opposite Mitchell and Turner's, TEAS A SPECIALTY. My 2s Blend can't be beat in Aahburto Lookout for the green-fros'ed window Goo 3s delivered Daily in any part of Town, D. MACPHEESON TANCRED STREET Ashburton, 10 FOR SALE—HO Acres, all in English grasses, not far from the Tinwald Sale yards, A property such as this has often been asked for. T. BULLOCK. ABHBUKTON WOOL SALES mHE FIRST SALE of the season w I take place at the ORtIGK II 11,14 ON FBIDAY DECEMBER 8, 1893, When|all the Foreign and New Zealan Buyers will be represented. MILES & CO, Li>. FRTEDLANDER BROS. D, THOMAS. J. G. RfiSTELL (For the New Zealand Land Association. T. FORD & do. Per Henry Zander, CHEAP PROPERTY. 372 a o7e s 372 situated near >he County Saleyards and Agricultural and Pastoral Associa* tion's Show Grounds. Account of the Mortgagees. Price £S 10s per acre. THIS was originally part of the Fair field Estate and formerly owned by Mr Grant. There is a dwelling house. 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,



Ashburton WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE GREAT DISTRIBUTION \ OF 20,000 PIiESEOTS, FREE OF CHARGE. 33rd*Anmversary of^tbe Opening'of AKGYLE HOUSE. SPECIAL GIFT SEASON, 1893. G. JL. 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-DAY, and up to December 3/, Every Customer Spending 2a 6d or more will receive a Coupon (with value marked on face), entitling the holder to (elect a Gift to the amount stated on Ticket. Tickets can be held till a number are accumulated, and may be presented any time up to December 31. Customers may however, select a Present at time of Purchase. NOVELTIES FROM VIENNA, JAPAN, GERMANY, CHINA, FRANCE, and ENGLAND, in Wood ware, China ware, Platedware, Glassware, Baaketware, Japanese and Fancy Leather Goods, Dolls, Toys and Sundries, "■ both usefal and ornamental. G. L. BEATH & CO., TANCRED STREET. ASHBURTON. ~w7i~"coLLms & coT HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Coptic Pakeha, and Duk o eronshie,— magnificent assortment of ENDERS, FIRE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AND TILED REGISTER GRATES. 5 Bales of Paper hangings of Choice Patterns and Splendid Quality. The above goods, are direct from the Manufacturer* to our order, and will r sold at lowest possible prices. NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWEBSJ TIMBER ex " Glencairn " and " Gisborne 60,000 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. W. H. Collins and Go, MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS /"Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR] Grey Valley Coal Company. ___ (Springfield Pottery Company INSTEAD OF GIVING Presents at Cbrlstmas TTTE GIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE VALUE ALL THE YEAR ROUND. The Immense Increase in our Business is a proof of this assertion. —:o:— WE HAVE, LANDED AND ARE LANDING, Large Parcels of New Goods FOR ALL DEPABTMENTS, Bought direct from the English manufactories, all of which we are offering at VERY LOW RATES. Car net and Felt Slippers. CHILDREN'S FROM Is. WOMEN'S, ALL SIZOS, l« 9d. Om ■ MITCHELL & TURNER, TANCRED STREET. H. M. JONES. H. M. JONKB. H. M. JONES. SANTA CLAUS 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 Tear , Presents. Japanese Tables, Cabinets, Trays, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Etc. Desks, Workboxes, Writing, and Dressing Cases, Albums from 1b 6d to 60s. Purses, Pocket Books, Letter and Card Cases. DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS. Exceptional value for Christmas trade. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKd for Prize and Presentation purposes. School Com* mittees very liberally dealt with-to endeavour to keep trade in the place. CHRISTMAS AND NEW FEAR CARDS. Trovine, Gelealne, %nd Fringed Cards, hand-painted, unique, pretty, and chaste designs. Packets of Cards from 3d each to 2a fid. ■ . ■■■ - -'■ _:o:— T. 5 ,.. - H. M. JONES.