merino wethers made 6a 6d, 7a, 7s 3d, an 1 8s; one line of prime wethers from the Hackthorne estate were passed in at 10a 3d. Stork Sheep.-—This class of sheep Waa sent forward in larger numbers than usual, there being some large lines of good young sheep yarded. Two-t-oth crossbreds n.ade 12s Id, 13s 7d, 133 Bd, 13s lid; crossbred ewes (two-tooth) 13s 9d, 143 6d ; crossbred lambs from 6s 9d to 10s lid ; merino ewes, with lambs at foot, all counted, from 7s to 8s 6d ; merino ewes from 4a 6d to 6s ; croaa ■wiJwuLewea, of various ages, up to 10s. We soldctaaecouiH of A. E. Peache, Esq., from the Mount Somers station, a line of 269 merino quarter-back wethers, at 7s 4d, also 328 crossbred wethers at 13s 3d. *'at Cattle.—A small entry came forward, and prices were equal to those of late sale?. . We sold privately during the week a nice line of crossbred ewea at a satisfactory price.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

[per press association.] Londow, February 21. The Electoral Registration Bill was introduced to-day in the House of Commons. It abolishes the rating qualification, and the residential period is"to be three months. Professor Goldwin Smith has ex pressed the opinion that Ireland will remain a- assal to England, but even tually will become independent. The HSt. James' Grajsette " asserts that the payment of members in the Victorian Parliament utterly failed to secure representation of the masses. February 22. Dr Kane has issued a manifesto to ■the Orangemen and Loyalist in Ireland, claiming either the retention of the present union with Great Britain or freedom to direct their own course amongst the free people of the ■world. It adds that they should resist to the death any attempt to force a bastard combination of th^ two. (Receivstt February 23, 10 30 a.m.) London, February 22. The result of the North Meath elec tion was Gibney (McCarthyite) 2635, Mahoney (Parnellite) 2376.

Teachers' Examinations.

(per press association). Wellington, February 22. The result of the teachers' examinations for Canterbury are as follow : — ■ PASSED CLASS I). North Canterbury District- Atkinson, St George ; Baldwin, Myra ; Banks, Alice Gertrude ; Craig, Sarah M^rgs ret ; Dixon, Emma ; Dyson,"S?arah Elizabeth ; Etfkins, Catherine Grace ; Flesher, Margaret Maud Elizabeth ; Gilmour, Ruth ; Grainger, Martha Elizabeth ; fl>fford, Elizabeth ; Johnston, William Henry ;Kain, Wolsey; Leversedge, Eliza Norton; Lormer, Elizabeth ; Pilliet, Fransene Anna ; Rit chie, Eliza Jam? ; Shrimpton, Edith Amelia ; Simpson, Katriua ; Thompson, Ethel; Weastell, John Arthur ; Wilson, Francis Prendeville. South Canterbury District—Baxter, Robina Margaret; Burn, Edgar Hine ; C&mpbel), Eliza ; Fipied, Amy Elizabeth ; Gille*pie, James ; Hawkep, Emma ; Mere dith, Eva j Rowley, Lillie Maud. PASfIM> CLASS E. North Canterbury—Alcorn, Ethel ; Bowbyes, Alfred Clarence? Douds, Thomas; Howes, Edith Annie ; Little, Marguerite Jane ; Morrison, Margaret Paterson; Richardson, Henry Hay ; Way, Isabella; Webb, Fanny Aurelia, South Canterbury—Brown, Gertrude Alice ; Henderson, Mabel Ellen ; Irwm, Robert; Lindsay, James; McLean, Alexander j Oliver, Elizabeth. Special mention : Class D.—English — Leiia R. Smith. Marjorie A. Williamson, John Arthur Weastell. History—Donald Banks, Eliza Campbell, Frank B. Curd. Alexander McLean, Fanny A. Webb. Jfilementary experimental science -St George Atkinson, Alexander McLean Latin—Agnes Nicholson, E'iza Campbdl. Algebra—Alice &. Banks, Agnes N. Bowie, Eliza Campbell, Catherine G. Edkins, Mary W. Rutledge, Lena R. Smith, Marjorie Ann Williamson. Class E.—English—Alfred C. Bowbyes, Gert rude A. Br^wn, Annie E. Oxl«y, Barbara Strachan. Arithmetic—Alfred 0. Hew byes. History — Alfred C. Bowbyes, Charles E. Gruham, Mabel Henderson, Margaret P. Morrison, Annie E. Oxley. Elementary Science—Alfred C. Bowbyea. Art of teaching and school management- Francis V. Wilson. Classes D and E.— Drawing—Sfc George Atkinson, free hand and model; Gertrude Brown, free hand ; Edgar H. Burn, geometrical; Eliza Camp' bell, perspective ; Margaret J. Hassell, free hand and model; Anne Scott, free hand. The following are prize taker-* in connection with the Educational Boards teachers' examinations :—Classes D and B. —Drawing— St George Atkinson, North Canterbury, Ist prize ; Esther Mary Jon^s, Auckland, second prize; Eliza Citmpbell, South Canterbury, third prize. Class D. —Experimental science- William Kay, Auckland, first prize; Arthur John Hill, Auckland, second prize; William Lloyd, Wanganui, third Pr *ze» »' '

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

(PBK PKISSS ASSOCIATION)

. A mtmimK Visitor. . Welujsgtost, February 23 leon Perrett, who was arm fed by mis? take in Queensland as a Russian spjr, has been visiting the mines in the South | accompanied by the Inspector. He comes accredited from the Russian Government as a mining expert. He was much struck -with the river dredging in Otagc. which ho considers could be profitably appliel to rivers in Russi*. Mr Perrett is now on the way to Rotorua and Te Aroha, where the lccal Inspactor will show him round the mines. Unoccupied Crown land*. The Minister of Lands is engaged upon ■a scheme for tho disposal of the un occupied Crown Lands in the Clarence district, South Island. A till r lie ChHiUpionalilp Meeting. The Champion Athletic Meeting re sulted in a profit of £97 ---£ol«inel I'oi's JReport. Colonol Fox's report on the defences, otc., will not be published in full, being partly confidential. The Government will probably allow, pieces only to be cir culated, containing 'those portions which the Commandant considers there is no ob iection rih' malting known. Ilie Crovernor'« four. The Governor was greatly pleased with the scenery and the warmth of his recep tion on the West Coast. JLwrd Hopetoun. Lord Hopetoun arrives on Saturday, and will probably haye some sort of Official reception. .. ■ ' At:«i» JFlonr Mill*. •: ' Tpjliiu, Febrqary 2^J ri3he Atlas Milling' Company declared the usual dividend of ten per cent, but this absorbs' £1500 of the dividend eqalisatiori fund. The directors report says that the past year was disastrous to millers throughout Australasia, heavy stocks of wheat being bought in anticipa tion of the market rising through the Russian famine and other causes, whereas the market declined contir.fciusly. This year he hoped wculd be prosperous fov the trade, as wheat prices are at a bed-

SPORTING.

MELBOURNE NOTES.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. Melbourne, February 22. Betting over the Autumn Meeting of the V.R.C. is restricted principally to doubles, Sprig o' Myrtle, Warpaint, and, Buccleuch being the favorite selection for New Market Handicap, coupled with Sb Hippo for Australian Cup. Prime Minister has been completely knocked back in the betting for the New Market Handicap, and offers of 100 to 3 met with no response. Ravenswing has received consistent support for the New Market x at 100 to 6, while Beverley promises to see a much shorter price.

DUNEDIN AUTUMN MEETING.

Fobbuky Racecourse, February 22. Shilling Race, ot 50 soys; onemfle and a distance.— Sfconehenge, Ist £}>i 1; Derby, Bst 61b, 2; Finetta, 7st 71b, d. Tims -2min 3sec. Divldeads--9 16s and £7 3s. The winner was bought in tor 31 soys. Publicans' Handicap, of 3 soys each with 200 soys added; seven furlongs.-~ Heather Bel), 7st 21b, 1; Conjurer, 7>t 2lb, 2 ; Kulnioe, Bst 51b, 3. Time—lmin SOsfcc. Dividends—£4 9s and £4^7s. Maiden Plate, of 80 soys ; »«e mill- and a quarter.—The Lumper, Bst 31b, 1 ; Frivolity, Bsfc 31b, 2; Rosehill, Bst 311, 13. -Time—2min 17sec, Dividends--£3 63 and £4 Is. ' '",■■; Selling Two-year-old Rage, of 100 , sovk ; five furlongs.—Vi count. 7»tßlb, 1; j Mou.it Royal, .6sr 121b 2 ; Busybody, 7s', 7ib, 3 time, lmin 4sec. Dividends; £4 14s and £6 ss. A protest ior being under weight; was dismissed. Stewards' Welter Handicap, of 2 soys each witli 100 soys added ; fix furlongs. —Au flevoir, Bst 21b, 1 ; Warrington, 9-* 31b, 2 ; Manner, dab 81b. 3. Time-lmin 17|u'c. Dividends—£l3 16s and £13 9s. Queensland i und Race, of 20 soya ; five furlongs.—Emperor 1, Rothamstead 2. Time—lmin 6sec. Dividends—£2 Is. The winner was bought in for £32.

SECOND DAY. Tally Ho Handicap, of 80 soys. Two miles -Magpie, list 121b, 1; Rebel, list 71b, 2"; Moonlight, 9dt 51b, 3. Time— 4min 12£ sec. Dividends—£3 5s aud £3 12<. 1 CriY Stakes Handicap, of 120 soys. Five furlongs.—Beadonwell, 7st 111b, 1; Laktshell, 85t71b,2; Taranna, 7st 91b. 3. Time—lmin 4|sec. Dividend—£9 and £6 Is. Dunbdin Jockey Club Handicap, of 350 soys. One mile and a half. Clanranald, Bit 111b ... 1 Tempest, 7st 121b, ... ... ... 2 Wyvern, 6st 111b ... ... ... 3 Time-2mm 42sec. Dividends—£3 7s and £2 12s. Novjblßace —Pothamstead 1, Langley 2, Stonehenge 3. Dividends—£B 4s and £5 19s.

TARANAKI AUTUMN MEETING.

New Plymouth, February 23. - Results :■<— Fiust Hanuicap Hurdles of 60 soys ; li mile.—Songster, 9st 31b, 1; Whale bone,, list 121b, 2 ; Tattler, 9 3 t 71b, 3 Won by a long head after a desperate ■ finish. Time— 3minßu£sec Dividend— £2 17s. , . T.J.C. Handicap, of 250 soys; If mile.—Tulloch. 6st 111b, 1■; Krjna, 7st 31b, 2; Durus, 6st 101b, ,3. Tulloch led all the way and won by a couple of lengths. Time—2min 43f i<ec. Dividend-£25 6s.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON- THURSD \Y.

(Before Mr 0. A. Wray, B.M. Negligent Dmving —William Cockle, for whom Mr PurneU appeared, was charged with negligent driving' ou the Grea 1; South Road on Saturday, in con sequence of which a collision had occurred between his trap and that of Peter Keller. After evidence had been given by several witnesses, the Magistrate dis missed the case, remarking that both parties had been to blame. Civil Cases.—Thomas Bradford v F- Bonnington, £7 ss, Mr Bishop (for Mr Crisp) appeared for plaintiff, and Mr Wilding for defendant. This claim was for a refund of the price of a cow which plaintiff had bought from defendant on commission, Mr O, Digby being' the actual seller. The complaint was that the cow was not what she was re presented to be, but was difficult to drive, wild, and unruly. This was denied by dependent and Digby, who attributed her* display of temper to the way in which she had been treated. The case was heard at some length, after which Mr Bishop elected to take a nonsuit. —. Milner v. John Paget, jr., £13 9s sd, wages due, and damages for alleged wrongful dismissal. For plaintiff, Mr Wilding ; for defendant, Mr Cuthberfcson, Plaintiff had advertised for an improver fco the ooachbuilaing, and defendant ap plied and was engaged. He alleged that he had told Paget when he took the en gagement which was for three months, that he could not make wheels, and told him fully what he could do. He worked for a fortnight, and was then told to look out for another job, defendonfc expressing his willingness to pay for the time he had worked, but no more. The claim was for the time worked, and damages for breach of agreement. A previous employer of plaintiff, who had had him for lijne j months, was perfectly satisfied with Mil i per as a workman—that is, as an improver, and Would Have taken him on again, after the lull in business which had Caused him to part with plaintiff," bitf could not get him because h,e had engaged with Pagec. The defence was that plaintiff was jjuite incompetent to do the work he was re? quired to do,, and defendant's evidence was to that effect; he was incompetent both in body and wheel work. Had paid the amount of wages into Court, a a well as his train fare to Christchurch. In ad dition to being incompetent he was also inattentive and far from diligent. Several practical witnesses gave evidence. His Worship said if Paget had been a more experienced man he would have been able to get more work out Milner than he had donp, and as the previous employer had done. But Milner had not evidently proved himself equal to what he had re presented himself as being capable of, and he ought to have been allowed some more time than he had been in which to Jook ! out for another situation. Judgment was given for £4 9s sd, with costs of two wit nesses.

It is now a gopd many years since Little's fluid (non.poisonous) sheep dip was first introduced in New Zealand. It was the only dip used to any extent at the time when the scab was raging, and it was largely due to its efficacy that this pest was so soon got under. Since that titne many other dips have been put upon the market, but Little's fluid has a much larger sale in the colony to-day than when it had a virtual monopoly. ; It is stated that the sales have increased tenfold in the last five years, and that a sufficient qiuntiry is riovv annually sold to dip more than 5,000,000 sheep in New Zealand alone, and many millions through out the world. Three or four years ago Little's firm introduced a poisonous powder dip, which can either be used separately or in combination with the non-poisonous fluid. The great secret of the new dip is that glycerine is combined with the powder, in a dry state, by a patent process. This prevents the minerals from setting together into hard masses, renders the substances readily mix able with water, and has no harsh effect on the wool. The agents state that the sales of Little's powder dip in the present season are already ovar twenty times in excess of la%fc seasoft'a sales, and the demand still coatinuee|

SUPREME COURT.

ykftWtESb ASSOCIATION. ]>ajpiiu(, February 22. At the Supreme Court the following sentences were passed :■*-John Rogers and Patrick Ryan, for larceny, nine months; Harold Maitling, for stealing money, released under the Probation Act; Daniel O'Connor, for breaking and entering, three months ; Edward William son, alias Bickerdon, for horse stealing, eighteen months ; William Campbell, for larceny as a bailee of a horse, twelve months; EdwaH Dove, for a similar charge, eighteen months ; John Idle, for thefo of a cheque, twelve months; Roderick McKenzie, a youth with a bad record for theft, six months ; Thomas .Henry Gale and Edward James Wells, j two lads who pleaded "Guilty " tobreak ! ing and entering, were . released on probation for twelve months. All to day was occupied in hearing a charge against J^hn Clark of placing a rail across the railway line at Waipawa in- October last.

THE ASHBORIOtf &trAftDIATS l\ THUitgfoAX ffigggAttit S3, *!*»&



Mi^ 3D* Thomas. CLEAEINGf SALE, ATTARA, ON FMDAY, MARCH 3, 1893. MR D. THQMAS has received in structions from Mr D. Brick t« HOLD A CLEARING SALE AS ABOVE, . OF The whole of his LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, As follows, viz :— SHEEP. JUUU freezers. Ihrelkeld's Leicester rams, out of Bullen's Green Hills ewes 1 AAA First Cross LAMBS. lUvv Tbrelkeld's Leicester rams, out of Bullen's Green Hills ewes QP\HA Bullßn>s Meiino EWES, «_) \J \J none over 5 years old P\Cl » H'ghneld Merino EWES* O\J './ none over 5 years old pr/~WV Merino EWES 1-| QA Two-t •♦otn Crossbred LIOU WETHERS 1 PfcOO Fat Meriao WETHERS (TfifV Merino WETHERS, for (JUU <; W'.fd stores . A p? English Leicester RAMS, "tt t) six-tooths (Threlkeld's) HORSES. QA Draught HoR&KS, working jU\) todateofsa'e -I A Draught and Light HORSES, JLv broken and unbroken



11 Kola Nut Champagne " is the name of a I new beverage which is being made by Mr C, M. Brooke; Most people have read of the wonderful properties of the kola nut in enabling those who partake of it to perform , feats of strength and endurance without fatigue. Thtse qualities in a moderate de gree are contained in the "champagne, 1 which is a very pleasant, non-alcoholic effer vescent beverage. Paiticulars and testi monials will be found in Mr Brooke's ad' vertioemeut.



Public i\ouc*3 "" LOST, FROM Alford Forest Road, Ash burton, on February 19, one light bay .Filly Pony. Anyone returning same to M. Mum, Alford Forest Road, will be rewarded. 2§126 QUEENSLAND "DELIEF TjIUND, PR V?lg]\%OE ARCADE, rO-MIOHT ; EIGHT P.M. I .i ■ ADMISSION—ONE SHILLING. THE COMING DRINK. KOLA NUTTHAMPAGNE. *"pHE "Irish Ecclesiastical Gazette" ■*■ says:—" This invigorating and re freshing beverage is a non-alcoholic tonic and stimulant, and will,. we feel suie, supply the waut so long felt of a really nutritious and wholesome temperance drink, It is manufactured from the now celebrated West African Kola Nut, whose remarkable stimulating and invigorating properties have aroused tho attention of the medical faculty." Non-Intoxicating, Tonic, Stimulant, Sparkling, Pleasant



A Large Collection of - FARM IMPLEMENTS, Ac, Consisting of Drays, Reaping Machines, Ploughs, 23 Coulter Drill, Harness, Horse , Power Chaffoutter with bagging attachment (quite ne*), 2 new McCormick Mowers, Weed Rake, Harrows, pnd a large quantity of Sundries too numerous to parti cularise. Luncheon Provided. Sale sharp at 12.30 p.m. ¥0 RKSKRVE,. V D. THOM\S, J Ashburton. Mr Brick hwing now put all his land under English grass, has determined to dispose of everything; as advertsed with out the slightest reserve. Buyers may therefore rest assured that nothing offortd will be withdrawn fiom sale, and that the stock to be offered are of a good class and in prime condition. Traps will meet the first train from Ohristchurch at Diomore. 2*122 . U.A.O.D. THE Trustees of'the Ashburton Lodge of Druids have several sums of money to lend on Freehold Security at lowest current rates of interest. Apply F. S. NOKES J. H. PAULING \ Trustees. P. O'CONNOR J j 2 m Or S, SALEK, Secretary. JohnXhr and Co. IMPORTERS. TTTE HAVE now on view at our "Stores by far the Largest and Bast Assortment of Furnishing and General HARDWARE in the Ashburton County, which we offer at prices which defy successful competition by any other House in the Trade.



Numerous physiological experiments have la tely been made with the Extract of Kola, both in Germany and France, and it was found that under its influence men were enabled to perform feats in moun taineering and marching of unusual kind, without food and without fatjgue.—Ex tract from " Daily News," April 10, "Standard" and "Pall Mall Gozette," April 12. CM QDnni/C Ashburton, haw . 111. DnUUIVL, ing imported the Kola Nut Extract to make this really pleasnnt Beverage is now supplying it in uint bottles 4s per doz ; quarts 7s perdoz, including bottles. Returned empties, 6d per do? pints, Is per doz, quarts allowed, Kola Nut Labels on only j not other wise. To be obtained from all Storekeepers and Refreshment Rooms,



U.S.S. CO. ;• fjT^ 0.8,8 CO. ■ Iff""'*- UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMBRS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: B'or Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, <wid Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Monday and Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne —Tuesday. Excursion Season commenced on Novembsr 1. He'iysed fares over all the Company's lines. For particulars apphr to MILES & CO., LTD., Afents for Ashbutton,



Our Stock of UN, JAPANNED, and ENAMELLED GOODS has been largely increased, and we are now showing a t>U line of these Goods, In addition to our immense Stock of GENERAL IRONMONGERY, we have also on hand by far the Largest and most Complete Stock of PAPKRHANGINGS in the District, at prices ranging from 6d to 10s per piece of twelve yards, AliSO.-FAINTS, OILS, COLORS, ENAMEL PAINT, VARNISHES, DRYERS, BRUSHES, and all kinds of Painters and Paperhangwrs iequisites. WS can offer special inducements to Customers in our CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE Department, which has tat been largely increased. TO THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS, &q. WE have a very Large Assortment of OILS of various kinds' suitable for the present season, including— , LUBROLEINE, COLZA, OLIVE, LARD, VALVOLINE, CASTOR, m 3000 feet BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING just arrived ex Doric. All sisses Perforated ZINC, from l-32nd to 1-inch. JOHN ORR & GO. HARDWARE $ fftlSll MERCHANTS.



QU EfiySLAND RELIEF FUND. COMMITTEE: His Worship the Mayor and Borough Councillors, The Chairman and members jof the Ashburton County Council, the 'Chairmen of the Hampstead and Tinwald Town Boards, the Chairmen of the Road Boards, the Clergymen of the several denominations within the County, etc., etc. Subscription Lists are opened at the Borough Council Office, the Banks, the Office of the Mail and Guabdian, a.nd in the hands of the members of j o on v I mittee, rpHE Members of the Committee are |_ particularly requested to meet afc Mr J 0. Duncan's Office, Arcade, on THURS DAY EVENING NEXT, the 23rd inst., at 8."0 p.m. R. BIRD, Mayor. February 22, 1893. 2|117



NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. as. MIQWEFA AND WARRJMO. THR LARGEST AND SWIFTEST vSTEAMERS IN TBfi TRADE. jj^^^m WARRIMOO, \ I r ILLSaiI for Sydney and. Melbourne, V\ via Auckland, on FEBRUARY 2?. Passengers and cargo at lowest rates, EINSEY & Co., Agents, Ohristch'ureh and Ly ttelton. Local Agent, HENRY ZAISDER,



' '11 A 1 i VESV CHEQ' T£S } > WILL SOON FIND THEIR WAY TO Oaigkead and Berryman. ■ ■'™ ™' •v • BECAUSE: —''We want New Suits after harvest, and as we stroll up and down East Street we always admire their hew Tweeds and Fancy Coatings, and teat the quality." * BECAUSE Cbaiohead and Bjcrryman have the Largest Stock of Fashionable and most Durable Tailoring Goods in the District to select from." | BECAUSE I'ou can always depend upon Ckaiohead and Bbhryma* for " A GOOD FIT, " FIRST CLASS WORK," " BEST VALUE, 1 and "SATISFACTION IN EVERY AU SPECT." —SPECIAL.— Strong Saddle Tweed Trousers to measure "... 21s. Good Hair-line Tweed Trousers to measure... 21s^ CRAMHEAD & BBRini-vN, Tailors and Ouliittcrs, - EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. KAIAPOI HOUSE, TANCEED STREET, ASH BUB TON. rpHE FOLLOWING LINES ARE NOW ON SALE AT SPECIAL 1 LOW RATES:— Crewdson's and Horrockses' Calicoes Remnants of Summer Dresses Remains of Stock of Gloves A Large Lot of Short Length Linoleums to clear under cost JI'ST IMPORTED,— Another Lot of our noted Broad Leaf French FELT HATS in Black and Colon —ALSO NOW IN STOCK— A GRAND LINE OF NEW SUITS IN DOUBLE AND SINGLE BREASTED CUT. UNDERCLOTHIMG, SHIRTS, TIES, BOOTS, AND SHOES IN ALL STYLES. MITCHELL & TUKN'ttU. -■* William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; Tarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes;, Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rjpc, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iron and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Net 3, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to . 25 x 60.



MR T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE. lOft Acres Mount Somers District. Af\ Acres Alford Forest QA Acres, all in grass, with form &zk. house and other buildings. AcraP ' plain* lana*> Bood BneeP tJv/v/ country. (\C\ Acres, all improved, near a school. An improved farm of 440 acres with dwelling, sheep dip, etc,, to be sold lit a reasonable price, as the owner i 9 desirous of going to the North Island. T. BULLOCK. : F.CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site ot the Old Shop, HAS just opened a Choice Assort* ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair, Old Judge and Cameo. G.8.D., V,V., and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Divas Cigars, Five Cigars and Case, Is. T3EOPLTS about to marry and furnish i_ their houses, are invited to call on Plckford & ilndrlll,' AT THE ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANQRED STREET, Next Building Society. -NOW ON VIEW- Dining-room Suites in Rimu, Bedroom Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram bulators, Horse Hair, Kapoc and Flock Mattresses, Duchesse and Fancy Tables, Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpe^ Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture, Repaired, Restutfed, and Repolished on the Premises. —Note th,e adclreis—. TANORED STREET, Nex Building Society.



' CARD. HII&a Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC,— PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. MOUNT SOMERS COAL MINES. IWILL NOT be held responsible for Debt contracted on my behalf without my written order. All Coal obtained from these mines will be charged for by me, no other receipt than my own being a sufficient discharge. 0. B. KNIGHT, PROPRIETOR, WEST STREET, ABHBURTON Zealandla Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation of these Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to*day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF IS I GREATER THAN EVER, I 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 REA LANDIA. For real hard wear and comfort they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different tidings that every kind 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 we regular warriors. The A^burfcon and surrounding district^ can now obtain these FINE BOOTS FROM Mr J Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



Temporary Premises ti OLD TOWN" HAL^Ii (Kext MR H. M. JONES.) M AIfDRBW ORR Q A VINO REMOVED to the above address wilU hold » GREAT CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots, FOR ' ONE MONTH DURING THE REBUILDING OP HIS OLD PREMISES. The Greatest Bargains Ever Offered in the History of Ashburton, —COME EAELY.— ANDREW PER, W. H. COLLIER'S CLEARING SALE STILL GOING ON IN TEMPORARY PREMISES NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.



-About 15 dozen GentaJ New Ties and Scarves 6d, usually Ib. About 8 dozen Ladies Leather Belts 6d, usually Is. . A lot of Children's pretty and fashionable Silk Hats and Bonnets In 6d, Is ltd 2s 6d, wonderful value, usually 4s, 6s 6d, 0s 6d'. New Ladies Dust Cloaks, very cheap, 8s lid, usually 18s 6d. As "THE CORNER" will be ready for occupation early in February, w» must dear out a lot of Goods before returning to it. To do this we ire offering some wonderful value in all kinds of Drapery, Clothing, and Millinery. LADIES SHOULD CALL AND SEE. t Great Cheap Safe . . - -of— " • ■. ; ■ ' '■- ■): ' ' SUMMER DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, BR^SIS GDOBS.^PRINTS, &c, no w^olsr^ — —^- IN Consequence of the General Depression, we are making VERT GRPAT REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER. GOODS for CASH. Purchasers are invited to COME EARLY and Secure Bargain* S. W. ALCORN & CO., EAST STREET.



THE PHOPEIETORB OF THET " :■', MANDARIN AND TIGER Pure Blended Teas HAVE much pleasure In announcing that they have now made arMngemtnU through the Agency of MfiSgßft STEPHEN* BROS. MAHKET HOUtfE, for ihe introduction into the Ashburton District of these now universally favored Teas. THE MANDARIN BLENDS aie a skilful combination of the Choicest Tew o^ China, India and Ceylon. THE TJGER BRANDS are the first Blends introduced into the colony contain ing a judicious mixture of the highly flavored Ceylona with ths rich strong Indians. Retailed at Bs, 2s id, and 2s Bd, in packets, tins, and half chests. Every sensible and economical Housewife will give these Teas a trial against her present mixture. Samples may be obtained from MESSRS STEPHENS BROS. J. RATTRAY <k SON, Dunedin, 265 WholesaleAgento. WILLIAM SPARROW, [(Late of the firm of S|»arrow and Berrymao}, Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE' Tailoring Trade of the Town And t» enable me to do thii I have decided io charge Prices that' baveMve* beet heard of in Aahbnrteft] ; Come and See for Yourself KEWESI Tvreeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings, •s ' •■■■■. 9OT& THB ADDRESS : V W& The between J. S?aly and oo.*t ano H. 6. Segers. F.ALI STREET. ASHBURTON)