WESLEYAN CHURCH.

DISTRICT MEETING.

YOUNG PEOPLE'S SOCIETIES. The report of the Committee appointed by Conference on Young People's {Societies was read. It was resolved that Con ference be resoibmended to adopt the re port. Several present bore testimony to thi v»lm of these Societies to the church, while t-ome possible abuses were also pointed out.

THURSDAY MORINING.

The first business of Thursday morning was the report of foreign mission income for the y.'ar. The total income for the district was £189 16s 9i. The income fur the supernumerary fund was reported as £336 ; the children's fund £483 18s 3d ; contingent fund £174 17s 2d. "NZ METHODI3T." After conversation on this subject ft was resolved that—This meeting expresses its warmeat approval of the able and in teresting maaner in which the "N.Z. Methodist" is being edited, and sincerely recommends that the editor will be re appointed. The following a atiatical returns were presented by the Secretary :—52 churches, 39 other preaching places, 22 ministers and probationers, 1 home missionary, 559 Sunday echool teachers. 99 local preachers, 68 class Jead«rs, 2371 fully accredited members, 97 on trial for membership, 280 other communicants, 323 catechumens, 56 Sunday schools, 5558 Sunday scholars, and 14,015 attendants at public wor ship including the scholars. In ad dition to the foregoing there is one Maori church, with one local preacher, eight church members, and 110 hearers. Nearly all these items show an increase as compared with last year. The temperance returns Bhowed 22 bands of hope with 2369 members, METHODIST UNION. The Rev 11. K. Dewsbury presented a report of the Committee on Methodist Union, showing the result of the reference of the basis of union to the circuit quar terly meetings. Two of the meetings de clated against union, four against union for the present until the Primitive Metho dist Church could be included, and forty seven were in favor of union on the basis suggested with, in same cases, a few minor alterations. The following resolution was adopted— "That this meeting again expresses its approval of the principle of union, and suggests that the Committee take into consideration the suggested amendments to the bans and report to the Conference." At 12.30 the meeting adjourned till 2 o'clock. QUAKTEKLY MEETING RECOMMENDATIONS. On resuming, the business before the meeting was the consideration of quarterly meeting rec mmend'Uions. It was recommended that the Con nexional Secretary, tha superintendents of the Durham street, St Albann, and Sydenham circuits, together with Messrs W. Harris, G, H. Black well, R. England, and John Orr, be the Church Building Loan Fund Committee. On the motion of Mr W. Harris the meeting expressed its approval of the ap pointment of the Connexional Secretary, and recommendrd that the appointment be continued It was also recommended that the term District Synod be used in stead of the district meeting. BIBLE TEXT BOOK. After a lengthy discussion.on the ques tion of Bible text book in schools, the following resolath n was carried by a large majority on the motion of Rev W. JBaum b«r :—"That this meeting desires to ex press its sympathy with the effort that is beinc put foith to secure the introduction of a Bible text book into the Government schools." SUNDAY SCHOOL UNION. On the motion of Rev J. N. Buttle, it was resolved—" That this district meeting deeirea to express its appreciation of the District Sunday School Union, and hopes that all Sunday school workers will do their utmost to advance the interests of the Uh'on throughout the colony." MINISTERIAL SESSION. The Financial Session then closed, and the Ministerial Session was reopened, in order that the oral examination of Mr W. D. Harding, a candidate for the ministry, might be taken. After having listened to the report of his tml sermon and of the value of his written examinations in literary and theological subjects, it was resolved, on the motion of Rev S. Lawry —" That Mr Harding be recommended to be received by the Conference as a student for,training <n the w esleyan Theological Institution, Auckland."

CHURCH ANNIVERSARY.

The anniversary of the Ashburton Wes leyan Church was celebrated on Thursday night by a tea meeting in the Oddfellows' Hall. The date for holding the tea meet ing had unavoidably been fixed at short notice, but notwithstanding this fact the ladles of the congregation had provided an excellent spread and sustained their well-known reputation in this depart* ment. The date of the tea meeting had been so arranged that the ministers and laymen taking part in the district meet ing could be present, and in consequence the attendance besides being considerably Increased was uncommonly select. In fact, to use the words of one of the company, a stone could not very well have been thrown in the hall withoir hittins; a minister or some clerical dignitary. The arrangements were most complete, and the tea meeting was a success, reflecting credit on those who had taken pains to make it such at so short notice. After an interval of about x half an hour, for the purpose of clearing the hall, the Rev F. W. laitt delivered his lecture on "The Black Hero of Hayti, Napoleon's noblest vktim." In the absence of Rev W. Mor ley, of Christchurch, the Rev S. Lawry occupied the chair. The lecture was de livered in the rev, gentleman's easy and taking manner, and was illustrated by a map of Hayti and pictures of a few of the characters pouitrayed. From Mr Isitt's lecture it woulp appear that the ordinary student, either of history or of character, has suffered considerably in not making himself acquainted with the life of "Toussiint L'Ouverture, the ruler of Hayti, Tousa'int, a native negro of Hayti, with only the education, morally and intellectually, that could be picked up in the few spare hours of a slave, had In turn developed the finest qualities of a general and statesman. Commencing with untrained negroes, then free, he out matched the beat disciplined troops of Europe, ai}d triumphant he developed the best qualities of a governor, under who«e regime the population of the little island was the happiest in the world. Napoleon, who by trickery, managed ultimately to capture but not conquer Toussaint, the lecturer designated as a human wolf. At the conclusion o* the lecture, which was attentively listened to throughout and frequently applauded, the Rev. Mr Smalley moved that a vote of thanks be accorded to the lecturer for what Mr Smalley termed an intellectual treat. Mr Buchanan seconded the motion, which was enthusiastically carried- In responding, the rey, gentleman, referring to an allusion which had been made to the prohibition movement, said that he had not intended to deal with prohibition that evening, but as it had been intro duced^ would move—" That this meet, ing regards the results of the late election as emphasising the demand of the people for the absolute control of the drink traffic, and urges upon the Government the advisablene&s of holding a summer sessibn, io otfder to repea} the Alcoholic Jtouprsfrle Control P}."'

The motion was seconded and carried unanimously. A. vote of thanks to the chair closed the meeting

THE FLOODS.

A SCENE OF DESOLATION.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION

j Napier, December 7 The flood waters are rapidly subsiding in all directions, and a better view is now ■ given of the great less the settlers afc Olive, Meane*, Papakura and elsewhere have suffered. Travelling through the districts which were flooded, nothing meets the eye but dead sheep, cattle, and destroyed crops, to say nothing of the ruined hoaita of the Olive settlers. The body of the Rev. Mr McFarVme at Maraekakahao has not been recu . tvd. In connection with this accident a Maori named Haewera performed a heroic act by swimming the torrent of the rushing waters and rescuing one of the men who were trying to suve the bridge, while another Maori went in on horseback and rescued a third man. Regarding the drowning of Clare at Maraekakahao, further particulars to hand show that he was seen floating help lessly down stream on horseback, and the laßt the terrified spectators at the accom mo 'afcion house saw was the man rolling over and over until he eventually dis appeared from view. Yesterday afternoon the serious inter ruption in the railway traffic lines wag re paired and the train resumed running to Hastings. The thousands of head of cattle which have been drowned represent a great loss to b< th large and small owners, but it is doubtful whether the loss to crops in not the larger one. Up to noon £550 had been collected for the flood sufferers exclusive of country lists. A large number of boxes of cloth ing of all kinds, bread, tinned meats, etc., have been sent out to relieve the tem porary wants of the people, but a great deal more will have to be done to put the settlers on their feet again. Many people who look to harvesting to bring them in a little are also sufferers as the harvesting now to be done in the flooded places will require the employment of no labor. A Maori rode into town this morning stating that twenty-seven Natives at Matahiwi were thoroughly destitute, as their stock and cropo are destroyed. Being in actual wane a cart load of food was despatched. Their condition could not be previously ascertained, the roads being impassable. At Olive to-day the work of burying the dead stock was busily proceeding, but owing to the great quantity of sheep and c ttfcle drowned it will be some time before they are all cleared away. Later. The you'h Clare, who was supposed to have been drowned in the Ngaiuroroa, has turned up safely. A largely attended meeting was held to-day at which a small but very active committee, with Mr Bwan as chairman, was appointed to disburse the money raised for the relief of the sufferers by the flood. Already about £900 has been collected, but at least £2000 will ba needed to meet immediate requirements.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per press association.]

HOW HE DIED.

(Received December 8, 10.20 a.m.)

London, December 7. _ Professor Tyndall's wife admini stered chloral in mistake for magnesia. His body will be cremated^

ADDITIONS TO THE NAVY.

It is reported that the Admiralty will build immediately one first-class cruiser, four line of battle ships, and fourteen torpedo boats of the Havoc type.

UGANDA.

The "Daily News" asserts that Sir G. Portal's report recommends that Uganda should be included in the Zanzibar Protectorate Union,

EFFECTS OF THE DEPRESSION.

The Mortgage and Agency Company of Australia show a profit of £20,000 for the year. A dividend will be paid oa ordinary shares, and only a half year's will be paid on preference shares. The directors attribute the shrinkage in revenue to the drought, the low prices obtained for wool, and the general depression.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received December 8, 11.10 a.m.)

A PILOT OUT OF RECKONING.

Sydney. December 8. • A custom has been in vogue of em ploying a pilot from Sydney or Mel bourne to take steamers to Newcastle and thus avoid pilotage dues. When the customs officer boarded the steamer Waikato, Vefound the pilot in charge. Captain Banks disclaimed being in command, and as there was no passen ger list he was on his own statement set down as a stowaway. The pilot has been summoned to appear before the Marine Board to explain his posi tion to the Board.

MINING ACCIDENT.

Six men were seriously injured in the Proprietary Mine, Broken Hill, through a cage breaking from control and descending the shaft with frightful rapidity.

Adelaide, December 8. A nugget weighing 86 ozs has been picked up by three of the unemployed at Wedderburn, South Australia.

BRAZIL.

Rio de Janiero, December 7. The engines of one of the warships recently purchased in New York by President Peixoto have been wilfully disabled. '

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

Lite JLiquor JLaw.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Wellington, December 8. A fresh instance of the prevailing ignorance of the provipions of the Alco holic Liquors Sale Control Act was afforded at the quarterly licensing meeting I today, when several applications for transfer had to be adjourned, because they were not accompanied by a certifi cate. Those applications bearing date before October 2, when the Act came into force, were granted.

Th« Half-Moliilay »••<

Five more informations have been laid against persons taking part in the demon stration againal Carter, draper, on Wed nesday. All the charges will be laid under the Police Offences Act instead of the l more serious form of unlawful assembly; ' '

CABLE NEWS.

The South Australian Legislative Oouneil, by ten to nine, dicided that the Taxation Bill be read a second time three months' hence. In connection with the Mercantile Bank cases, Sir Matthew Davies has written to the Crown Law Department giving notice that he desires to be tried by himself next month. Muntz has made a similiar request. The South Australian Premier, speaking to Mr Ash's motion that decisive steps be taken to settle the Victorian boundary dispute, read some recent correspondence with the Vic torian Government, and stated Govern ment were reluctantly compelled to consent to the motion, because they were unable to obtain a friendly settle ment. The motion was amended by Sir J. Do* nes, so that before resorting to litigation the colony should apply to the Imperial Government for arbitra tion on the subject. The motion as amended was carried. The Railway Commissioners report that the revenue of the South Aus tralian railways has decreased by £200,000 as compared with the pre vious year. The expenditure has de creased by £13,000. The net profit was £367,000 or 3 07 per cent, upon the total capital. For the first time since 1880 the revenue has not paid interest, and the commissioners state that to a large extent the Broken Hill strike is responsible for the result.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Ddnedin, December 7. At the City Court the licensee of the Prince of Wales hotel was fined 20a and costs for supplying liquor to prohibited Sersons. Knott. licensee of the hotel at [osgiel, was charged with selling liquor on Sunday, but as it transpired that the person supplied had hired a room, though not Bleeping there. Mr Carew, R.M., postponed his decision to consider whether he came within the category of a lodger, Mrs Hiscocks, who had been paid £11 for the adoption of an illegitimate child, now wished its adoption undertaken by the State. Some curious evidence was given in the case, which was further adjourned.

The Premier at Masterton.

Mastebton, December 8. A-t a banquet to the Premier last night about a hundred guests were present. Mr A, W. Hogs; was in the chair, and a large number of ladies were present. The Premier, replying to the toast of the Ministry, said the highest legal authori ties had informed the Government since the close of the session that they could appoint whom they liKed when the presenc Railway Commissioners' term ex pired. He would not say who Govern ment would appoint, but in his opinion one of the members of the Board should occupy a seat in the House, and the lines should be used in aiding settlement. He never abused or found fault with people, but he wished to say that the Commis sioners had mistaken the intention cf the public works policy of the Government. The workmen in ihe lower grades had been dominated by the higher officers. The press had never noticed that since the appointment of the Railway Commissioners ihroa inner circles j had grown up apart from Government. First, a separate audit system of railways apart from the audit system of the colony; second, a locomotive branch ; third, a traffic department, another separate ar rangement. The elections showed that the country wanted a change, and Govern ment would try to carry out the wishes of the colony. He was not prepared to cay what Government intended to do with re spect to Legislative Council appointments, but did not mind telling them it was re c gnised by Government that the farming community was not sufficiently repre sented. Ie was an anomaly to find men fitting side by side for a period and some fur life. The only fair course was to say that life members should 'be put on the same leve) as the others who are there for seven years. Another matter he had forgotten to bring forward was the ques tion of the early completion of the Eketahuna-Woodville railway. The elec tions wete now over, and Government could not be accused of any effort to bribe. He could therefore safely say he hoped to see the line completed at as early a date as possible. The Ballance Ministry and the Seddon Ministry were a happy family, banded together to do good to the country. They were not a one-man or a two-men ministry, but worked together. The country was not now governed by under secretaries, as in the past, but by the ministers.

We regret to learn that Miss Mary Ann Leddy, Becond daughter of Mr D. Leddy, of Wakanui, died this morning at ten o'clock.

THE ASBBUHI'O9 GtJABDIAN : FBIDAY, DECBMBEIi 8, 1893.



Mr T. Bullock. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9. Town Property Centrally situated in Moore street, by order of the mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sel 1 by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, en account and by order of the mortgagees. f.S. 197 containing i acre Moore street next the Wakanui Road Board office on which are erected two small Shops with Duelling attached, also photographic studio, now let to Mrs Robottom. This property is fairly well situated being only the fifth section back from East street. Easy terms of payment. Note tine of Sale, 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 12 26 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9. Cottage property conveniently situated in Kermode Street. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr John McVicker to veil by Public Auction at the Arcade, on the above date, his property in Ker mode street, being— T.S 241, Kermodeatreet, containing| -acre on which is erected a four-roomed cottage, etc. in very good order, land of first class quality for garden purposes. Persons desirous of purchasing a cottage in town ate invited to inspect this and attend the sale. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 12 27 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBEE 9. By order of the Mortgagee. TOWN PEOi JEETY, Well situated corner of Burnett and William Streets, viz :— T.P. 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 the Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagee,— T.S. 443, containing £-Acre, well situ ated at the corner of Burnett and William Streets, on which is erected a Dwelling House of saven rooms with verandth. etc. Also, T.S. 444, containing £-Acre adjoin ing the above. The Property 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. Saturday, december 23. 100 a c~r~e s 100 MOUNT SOMER3 DTSTRICT. MR T. BULLOCK ha« received in structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade en the above date, on ac count; of the Execufcois of the la*e W. E. Taylor,— R.S.s 23725, 24338, 24339, containing in all 100 acres, situated in the Mount Somers district, and noi far from the school. I r, is all fenced and cultivated, and mostly in Eng lish grasses, and at present under lease to Mr McClimont. Posses sion can ba given on March 1 next. Inspection Invited. Terms at Sale. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 12 77 ' Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16. Magnificent building site, corner of North and West Belts, opposite the Re creation Grounds. Ttf R T. BULLOCK will sell by Public ■•*■*-*- Auction at the Arcade on the above date Q ROODS 3 PERCHES O Being lots 13,14 and 15, Deposit plan 484, part of RS. 4906, situated opposite the corner of the North and West Belts. Capital site for a private residence. Good land. Sale at 11.30 o'clock. T. BULLOCK, 12 78 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros. ~~TRE ARCADE" SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, 1893. TjmiEDLANDER BROS, will Sell, on -•- account of a Client, — A BAY GELDING. EEAL GOOD TKAP HOBSE R. FRIEDLANDER, 12*51 Auctioneer. EEAPEES ANiTbINDEES, 8 MA.SSEYS, 8 and 7 feet cut. 2 MoCORMICKS, 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 FKIEDLAJSDER BROTHERS on section opposite Royal Hotel, Moore street, Ashburton, at 1 o'clock p.m. on SATURDAY, BECEMBWR 9, 1893. Farmers and others requiring a cheap and serviceable machine should not miss this opportunity of acquiring one. R. FRIEDLANDER, 12§7 Auctioneer Mr D tnomas, ALE OF^EIYILEGES. MR D, THOMAS has received in etructions from the Secretary oi Jfnendly Societies' Sports Committee, tc Sell by Public Auction in the A rcade ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, At 2 o'clock. Programme of -Sports Mull particulars at time of Sale. ™D. THOMAS,



N.Z. Land Association, J-d. TIMBm TIMBER- TIMBER SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9. THE NEW ZEALAND LAND ASSO CIATION, LIMITED, has received instructions from Me J. M. Booth, of Feel Forest, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9, at 12 o'clock, ] at the Railway Sidings recently occupied by Mil John G. Restbll, West Street, opposite the Company's Grain and Wool Store, A Large Assortment of FIRST CLASS TIMBER, —consisting of— TOTARA and WHITE PINE BOARDS and SCANTLING of various sizes and lengths, including Bxf Bxl 4xl 6xl 10 x 1 12 x 1 Bx2 6x2 4x2 3x2 BxH 4x4 4x3 6 x 3 6x4" etc., etc., etc. Terms and conditions at sale H. H. SECPvETAN, Agent. JOHN G. RESTELL. 11*15 Auctioneer. n~~o~t ~T~cHe7~ ~ riIHERE will be a meeting in the Boys' ■*- Schoolroom, Ashburton, of the ladies taking part in the Convent Bazaar, immediately after the last Mass. Full meeting requested. Important matters to decide. ' 12 7-1 T A T T E R S A L L 'S. ALL Entries for SATURDAY'S Horse Sale must be delivered at the West Street Yards on account of the Arcade being full of wool. p.. THOMAS, i 273 Auctioneer.



GREAT CaBM SaLU. IN ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ROBERT ALOORN. OVER £3800 worth of Clothing, Drapery, Boots, Glass and Earthenware- Iron mongery and Groceries, which mutt be sold. The c'otbing is all Colonial made, most of it to my own order from Colonial tweeds. There is a great variety of men d and boys' hats, men's and youths' white regatta and Oxford bhirts. Linoleums, flannelettes, shirtingd, and calicoes, together with a good assortment of boots, all im ported direct from the manufacturers ; all to be sold at prices which must command a sale. A nice assortment of Ironmongery and Holloware, Glassware, and Crockery, »t very low prices for cash. , The Grocery stock is kept assorted with seasonable goods, of the best quality, and cash buyers will find it to their advantage, to leave their orders at the shop, and the goods will be delivered in any part of town or suburbs. Dairy produce bought in any quantity, and the highest price given for good butter. ROBERT . ALCORN, 12 75 SA.UNDERS' BUILDINGS.



Public Notices. TINWALD RACES. |%i OMINATIONS CLOSE on S&TUR ** DAY NIGHT, December 9, at Stone s Hotel, at 9 p.m. 12t61 A. A> FOOKS. Secretary. "~~" NOTICE TO SWAGGERS. I HEREBY give notice that after this date I will no longer allow Swaggers to stay the night at my Station. A. EDWARD PEA CHE. Mount Soraers, November 30, 1893, 12 45 SPECIAL NOTICE FOR CHRISTMAF. NEW Season's Fruit, Cane Sugar, and all other lines at extraordinary Low prices for CASH—at D. MACPHERSON'S, TANCREB STBEET. \1 / E are selling, as we have for VV eighteen months past, seven feet Birch Hurdles at 2s 9d; seven feet V.D.L. Hardies at at 5s 6d each. TUCKER & BEAN, 10 135 . West Street. TO FARMERS AflD OTHERS. pT URDLES. HURDLES. 7ft Hurdles 2s 9d each in any quantity. W. H, COLLINS & CO, Timber Merchants. TO SHEEP FARMERS AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned is offering 6ft 6in and 7f b HURDLES made of seasoned V,D.L. timber, at 4s and 4s 3d each in lots of thirty or more. They cau be seen at my Siding, railway crossing, Durham Street, South. JAMES~GOSB, DURHAM STREET, NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. CHRISTMAS. NEWS FOR TINWALD. € Hawkins I S Opening up in his little Shop a VERY NICE ASSORTMENT OP ORNAMENTAL and USEFUL ARTICLES FOB CHRISTMAS SEASON, jomprising Glassware, V^ses, Dolls, and Fancy Goods. Having purchased them in a Cheap market, and for cash at a good discount. [ am able to sell at a price that will please everyone. A really good assortment of DOLLS trona 6d upwards ; also, large assortment rf small YaSSS. pretty and cheap. "FOR SALE—BO Acres, all in English grasses, not far from the Tinwald Sale jrards, A property such as this has often been asked for. T. BULLOCK. CHEAP PROPERTY. 372 aon o 372 situated near the County Saleyards and Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion's Show Grounds. Account of the Mortgagees. Price £3 10s per acre. THIS was originally part of the Fair field Estate and formerly owned by Mr Grant. Thore 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, TO LET—Five-roomed dwelling House, Stable, etc., together with about H acres land, Charles Street, Allenton. T, BULLOCK. FURNITURE ANITcHINA W1 TTAMPTON, will be • O • XI pleased to see all his old customers at his new shop, East Street, (near old Kindergarten), tc which place he has removed his business. 11180 ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD, NOTICE is hereby piven in pursuance of the Public Reserves Act 1885, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Friendly Societies Sports on MONDAY, December 18, 1893, on which day charges will be made for ad mission thereto on the following scale, viz-, For each adult ... One Shilling. For each horse ... One Shilling. For each vehicle ... One Shilling. R. BIRD, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. _____ 12 69 "g. jesson. (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AMD JEWELLER, GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, OPTICIAN, *o. East Si'beet, Ashbuktou. HAS just received an entirely NEW STOCK of JEWEL^EY for the Christmas Trade, which he is now offering at * GREATLY REDUCED PODGES. for Cf { sli for one ftfonth only. Old Cruets, Spoons, Forks, efcc, Electroplated equal to be^t Birmingham, plate. Watches cleaned and gu,mn,tetf, fair months, 4« 6d,« , ?



Tenders. _ TENDERg rpENDKRS wanted for Harvesting 14 * Acres of Gtm Seed, with String Binder, now growing on Mr David Coohrane's Farm, Bea^h Ro*d. For particulars apply to F. M. RICK MAN, 12:j:7O Ashburton. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. SEPARATE Tenders are invited for Repairs and Fainting; and for re moving Caretakers' House, and alterations to outbuildings at Ash burton- Plans and specifications can be been at the office of Hr John Orr, Asb burton ; and endorsed tenders addressed to the Secretary of the Board, will be received not later than noon en TUESDAY, the 12th current. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. J. V, COLBORNE-VEEL, . Secretary. Chriatchurch, December 2, 1893, 12 30 An old established Blacksmith's Business to let at Wheatstone, Longueach Dis trict:. rjIFNDERS are invited for the lease for _L five years of Mr John McConnell's long established Blacksmith business at Wheatstone, together with about ten acres of land, good dwelling house of six rooms, stable with loft overhead, blacksmith's shop, windmill and other improvements. The property Is well situated in a good district about six miles from Tinwald railway station, coach passes daily, the lease to be for five years from January.l. For further particulars apply to Mr McConnell on the premises, or to the undersigned Tenders received up to TUESDAY, 19ch inst. The highest or any tender not necessarily accepted. T. BULLOCK, 12 76 Estate Agent. Public Notices. £.>,) —THE SUM required for tho 'Jrm* grazing of about 80 acres closo s to Tinwald Sale Yards, until Ist September 1894. Very suitable for a Sheep Dealer. Apply at Once to T. BULLOCK. ESTATE OF GEORGE OROSRELL, DECEASED. ALL persons having claims against the estate of the late Mr George Croskell. of Eiffelton, farmer, are re quested to send in particulars of the same to me forthwith. CHAS. W. PU-RNELL, {solicitor for the Executor. Ashburton, December 8. 12 74 KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL ENTER TAUSMKfIT. ST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 14. Paut I. BONGS and Items by Pupils of the Kindergarten, including the Minuet and Gavotte in Costume. Part 11. Amusing Comedy, •* Which is Which," by local Amateurs. Doors open afc half-past seyeß, to com mence at 8 o'clock. Admission, Is. 12.72 A. BOON TO HOUSEHOLDERS ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT IN YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton. Agent for the county, who will supply Customers in largo or small 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 PILLu THE BEST Family Medicine CURE SICK HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, Dyspepsia, Liver Troubles EASY TO TAKE PURELY VEGETABLE The delicate sugar-cos^Sf Q.{ 45«r's Tills dissolves iminej!\;\tt>^' o\\ rc'dcliiajj the stom ach. ;w',l the fn,ll strength.of each ini!i'«<lieiitito;be speedily'assimilated. As a cathartic, either tor travellers qy family medicine, Ayer'a Jills we wte best in tlie world. Prepared b^ i« ,f C Ayer & Co , Low"}), Md'S. U. b. A Eveay Dosq Effective. »»&«.«•'*--Ayori.- , '• '""^'ons. x m «»,«\yi—•* -.U-i^>i.iinaPiit „ of cacb Qf cur bottk'b.



i A shburton W I LL PARTICIPATE Iff THE GREA T DISTRIBUTION OF 20,000 PKES2NTB. FREE OF CHARGE. 33rd^Annivers*ry of.the Openingfof ARGYLE HOUSE. SPECIAL GIFT SEASON, 1893. G. h. Beath & Co. Hare fjust received' advices that twenty-three • Cases and Crate* of i SPECIALLY SELECTED NOVELTIES Are now due at Lyttelton for the Christmas trade, and should be in their Warehouse In a few days, Thf y 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 31, Every Customer Spending 2s 6d or more will receive a Coupon (with value marked on face), entitling the holder to select a Gift to the amount Btated on Ticket. Tickets can be held till a number are accumulated, and may be presented anytime up to December 31. Customers may however, Belect a Present at time of Purchase. NOVELTIES FROM VIENNA, JAPAN, GERMANY, CHINA, FRANCE, and ENGLAND, in Wood ware, Chinaware, Platedware, Glassware, Basket ware, Japanese and Fancy Leather . Goods, Dolls, Toys and Sundries, both useful and ornamental. G. L. BEATH & CO., TANORED STREET. ASSBURTOX. "wfHTcoujjiriF&cflr HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Coptic, Pakeha, and Duk o evonshre,— magnificent assortment of ENDEES, FIRE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AND TILED REGISTER GRATE& H Bales of PapcrhangJllffS of Choice Patterns and O Splendid Quality. The above goods are direct from the Manufacturers to our order and will Bold at lowest possible prices. NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWERSJ TIMBER ex " Glencairn" and "Gisborne 60,000 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. •W> H. Collins and Co, MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS {Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company. Springfield Pottery Company H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. H M. JONES — i'.y — SANTA GLAUS AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ARE COMING AGAIN A Large and Varied Stock of Books, Toys, and Fancy Goods, China Glass, and -**- PJated Ware, carefully selected and suitable for Christmas and New Year Presents. Japanese Tables, Cabinets, Trays, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Bto. Desks, Workboxes, Writing, and Dressing Cases, Albums from Is 6d to 60s. Purses, Pocket Books, Letter and Card Cases. DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS. Exceptional value for Christinas trade. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS for Prize and Presentation purposes. School Com mittees very liberally dealt with to endeavour to keep trade in the place. CHRISTMAS AND NEW TEAR CARDS. Trovine, Oeletine, *nd Fringt* Cards, hand-painted, unique, pretty, and chaste designs, Packefct d Cards from 3d each to 2s fid. „ H. M. JONES. INSTEAD OF GIVING Presents at Christmas TT7E GIVE TBE BEST POSSIBLE VALUE ALL THE TEAR ROUND. The Immense Increase in our Business Is a proof of tbfc assertion. —— ;o:—• WE HAVE, LANDED AND ARE LANDING, Large Parcels of New Goods FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS Bought direct from the English nwnufactoriei, all of which we are offering at YEEY LOW RATES. Carpet and Felt Slippers. CHILDREN'S FROM 1«, WOMEN'S, ALL SIZES, Is Od. o MITCHELL & TURNER, TANCRED STREET-