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SECTARIAN FIGHT.

(Received December 1,10.10 a.m.)

St. Peteksbubg, Kovember 30. The Russian Government ordered the closing of a Roman Catholic church at Kowno, the capital of the govern ment of the fame name in European Russia on the Baltic. The Catholics re sented the interference, and occupied the churoh. Troops were summoned to expel them, and in doing so killed twenty and wounded a hundred. The remainder fled, and *ere pursued by Cossacks. Many lost their lives in attempting to cross the river Memel.

PRIVY COUNCIL.

(Received December 1, 11.10 p.m.)

London, November 30. Argument in the Privy Council in ehe appeal case Black v Christchurch Finance Company, was heard to-day, and judgment reserved.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE CHILD MURDER CASE.

(Received December 1, 11 am.)

Melbourne, December 1. The woman Knorr went intr/the witness box yesterday to affirm her innocence. She accused the wan Thompson of strangling the baby girl and burying it, and admitted she had buried two children in the backyard but said they had died a natural death. This statement created a sensation in the Court.

COLONIAL AMUNITION.

The competitors at the recent meet ing of the Rifle Association paid a high compliment to the quality of the colonial ammunition, which was used exclusively throughout the meeting, excepting in the federal match. Never before were such excellent re sults obtained although the weather was not favorable for good shooting.

EXPLOSION.

A fearful explosion occurred in the Defiance mine at Ballarat. The maga zine exploded and blew a miner named Burk to atoms.

A RECORD LOWERED.

Toms, an Adelaide cyclist, has lowered the record for the journey between Adelaide and Melbourne. He covered the distance in ninety-six hours.

LONDON BUTTER MARKET.

(Received December 1, 11.10 a.m.)

Melbourne, December 1. It has been ascertained that the statement published of the impending collapse of the London butter market was circulated by a ring of English importers and local exporters to frighten producers intoacceptingbuyers terms.

THE BANK CHARGES.

Muntz, one of the defendants re cently committed to trial in connection with the bauk charges, has been declared insolvent, with a deficiency of £2 4,000. One of the causes is attri buted to the cost of defending the prosecution.

FATAL FIGHT.

At the inquest on the body of Glas gow, who died after taking part in a fight, a verdict of manslaughter was returned against one of the four men who were arrested.

VILLAGE SETLEMBNTS.

Adelaide, December 1. The Legislative Council has approved of the proposal to establish village settlements in the colony, but dissented from voting £50 to each settler.

CHARGE OF BIGAMY.

The United Jbabor Party have de cided that as Mr Wood's pledges to the party are not inferered with by the charge of bigamy brought against him, the matter is one for his con stituents rather than the Labor Party.

SUPREME COURT.

Auckland, November 30. At the Supreme Court criminal sittings Judge Conolly remarked that although the Hat was heavy the cises did not re quire comment. Henry Thomas Atkins, a remittance man, got two years for the larceny of opera glasses ; James Barnard, twelve months' probation for horse steal- Ing ; Nicholas Moore, two years imprison ment for indecent assault on a child. Wellington, December 1. At th« Supreme Court this morning, Joseph Knight was sentenced to seven years' penal servitude on a charge of burglary at Fielding. Prisoner, who i* a young man, has served sentences in Sou h Australia, Victoria, and New South Wales for housebreaking, Ws last sentence being ten years' penal servitude. He told the gaoler he was unable to obtain employ msnt when be arrived in New Zealand, and had committed the burglary out of sheer necessity. The Chief Justice s-dd men of prisoner's class had been coming from other colonies lately, and the sen tence he had inflicted was intended as a deterrent. Daniel Phillips, for indecent assault ©na young girl at Belmont, was sentenced to two years' hard labor. Two lads, Edward Cloke and William Barton, got six months hard labor for larceny sentences to commence at the termination of their present sentences for similar offences. In the Supreme Court His Honor increased the sentence on Cloke ang Burton to nine months, in order that, with the sentence new serving, the whole would b3 twelve months. H. Valeille, convisted of larceny, got eighteen months hard labor. On the charge of passing counterfeit money against Dannia Dns -001l and James Morris, His Honor decided there was no evidence against Morris, and discharged him.

SPORTING.

D.J.C. SPRING MEETING.

SKCOJND DAY. [ Dunbdin, November 30. The following »re the concluding results: — Spring Handicap—Exile 1, Vogengang 2, Raugisrtea 3. Won by three-quarters of a length after a slashing race. Time— lmin 44sec. Diva—£s 2a and £4 Is. Musselburgh Plats—Porbury 1, Pom pom 2, Francotte 3. Won by over a length. Time—4Bf sec. Divs—£4 7a and £4 49. Tahdna Pakk Handicap —My Jack 1, \yolfscrag 2, Johnny Faa 3. Won by a length and a half after a good race. Time —iminSQiec. Diva-—£7153 and £8 9s. I Two Milk Trot— Susan 1, Welcome 'Xass 2, Minnifl Grey 3. "Won anyhow. Time— smin oSsee. Divs—£2 §9 and £2

The following are the weights for Saturday's racing :-- President's Handicap ; one mile and a furlong.—Prime Warden 9.10, Olanranald 8.12, JRangipuhi 89, Hippomenes 8.8, skirmisher 86, Lady Zetland, Dilemma 80, Response 7.11. Ich Dien 7-6, Vogen gang ?,5, Melinite 7,4, Conjurer, Mari byrnong 7.2, Johnny Faa 7 0, Tempest, Bay Bell, Captive 6 12, Mount Royal 67. Grand Stand Handicap ; seven fur longs—The Idler 90, Lady Zetland 8.12, Exile 8 10, Rangiatea 8.4, Kauroo 8.2, Warriogton 8.0, Vogengang, Forbury 7.12, My Jack 7.10. Conjurer 7.9, Johnny Faa, Rothamsteßd,Fr*nootte7 8, Captive, Inez, Bay Bell 7.5, Wanganui, Alderohot, Wolaeley, Addington, Paramu 7.0, Mountain Maid, Wolfscraig, 6.12, Mount Royal. Finetta 6.9, Crown Prince, New Headford, Token 6.7.

A young man named Austin CVins has been drowned at Port Albert, Auckland, by the capsizing of a punt. At the R.M, Court this morning, before Mr W. G. Rees, J.P., a first offender was convicted of drunkenness and discharged. Following are the vital statistics for Ashburtonfor November:—Deaths 5; Births, 23; marriages nil. Mr Ward, the returning officer for the Ashburton electorate, will declare the result of the poll for that electorate from the Courthouse at twelve o'clock noon on Satur day. The cricket match Ashburton v Geraldine played on the Domain ground on" Thursday resulted in an easy win for Geialdiue on the first innings. A full report is held over. Ona letter from beyond the Colony, ad dressed as under was received as under, was received at the Ashburton Post Office during the month of September and is still unclaimed —Edmond Somerville. At the annual meeting of the Ashburton Working Men's Co-operative Society held on Thursday it was decided that the balance of £31 5s 9d be carried forward to the next quarter. Mr Gideon Scott was re-elected secretary* The following telegram by the Premier to an Ashburton resident, not a member of Pailiament, has been placed at our disposal: —The men and women of New Zealand have placed myself and colleagues under a last ing obligation, and one which we will use our best endeavors faithfully to repay." The phonograph is now on exhibition at Davis' daily, and is doing good business. The latest addition to its variety of selections is the song " Anchored " sung by Ernie Cavill at the smoke concert in Henry's Hotel on Wednesday evening: All Mho have the opportunity should hear this wonderful in strument.

MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under subject to the necessary alterations:— SATURDAY, December 2. For Northern Ports, per Eotorua, at 6-SO p.m. WEDNESDAY, December 6. For Australian Colonies, per express to connect with s.s. Tarawera, at 13,30 p.m.

Note—lt has now been decided that notes of any kind, printed or otherwise, on account or invoice forms, beyond the simple account, cannot pass at commercial paper rates, and accoun's with such remarks must bear letter rates of postage.

I'fiß ASfifctffel'OK GUARDIAN; fBIDAt, DEOEMBEfII, tBM,



lenders. i T ENUERS are invited for Brick and L Concrett work for Mr T. Bullock Plans and specifics ions at my office Tenders to be in by nine a.m. onSAIUK- DaY, December 2. The lowest or any, tender not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 11 218 Architect. TENDERS. rpENDERS are invited for cuting about •*■ 120 acrea of grass, and stacking for hay. For particulars apply to D. McLEAN, 12t5 Laghmor. Eniertalnment. PHONOGRAPH.~pioNOGRAPH. EDISON'S Latest Perfectel PHONO GRAPH or TALKING MACHINE. Entirely New Records. Bands, Songs, Speeches, etc. Now on exhibition at Davis's corner. Only 6d for two selections. Under the management of 11147 PROFESSOR MITCHELL. KiHUi A ANUAL QPORTS and TYAOES. (Approved by the Committees of the Canterbury Jockey Club and New Zealand Trotting Association) TO BE HELD IN THE DOMAIN, ON BOXING DAY, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1893, Patron—Sir John Hall. President—E. S. Coater. Vice-Presidents—T. E. Upton, D. G. Holmes, W. M. Lyttleton, H. J. Harrison, J. C. Wason, and C. A. C. Hardy. Judge —W. M. Lyttleton. Starter (horse races)—T. E. Upton. Clerk of the Course— W. Street. Clerk of the Scales—D. Bruce. Judges (ath'etics)—E. H. Hughes and A. Bulnois, Starter (athletics) —H. J. Harrison. Stewards— H. Primmer, E. W. Osborne, G. Harrison, C. Shannon, VV. Hcod, A. Richards, and E. Larraman. Handicappers — The Stewards. Treasurer—W. B. Dixon. Secretary—L. Oxley. HORSE RACES. First Race to start punctually at 12 o'clock. I—Maiden Flat Race, of 10 soys; about one mile. Second horse to receive 1 soy from the stake. Entrance fee 10s. To start at 12 noon 2—Maiden Saddle Trot (handicap), of 7 soys. About two miles. Horses break ing must pull immediately and go, and trot to the satisfaction of the Stewards or be disqualified. Second horse to receive 1 soy from the stake. Nomina tion, sa ; acceptance, 2a. To start at 12.45 p.m. 3—Ladies'Purse, of 10 soys. About one and a half mile. Second horse to receive I boy from the stake. Entrance, 10s. To be entered by ladies. To start at 2 p.m 4—Handicap Saddle Trot, of 10 eovs. About three miles. Horees breaking must pull immediately and go, and trot to the satisfaction of the Stewards or be disqualified. Second horse to receive 1 soy out of the stake. Nomination, 7s 6d ; acceptance, 2s 6d. To start at 2.45 p.m. s—Farmers' Plate, of 10 soys. About one and a half mile. Second horse to re ceive 1 soy from the stake. Entrance 10a. To start at 3.30 p.m. 6—Selling Race, of 10 soys. About one mile. Entrance, 109. The winner to be sold by auction immediately after the race; anything over £10 to go to the Sports Fund. To start at 4.15 p.m. 7 —Hurry Scurry, a sweepstake of 15s each, with 1 soy added. Once round the course. Catch weights. No winner of any of the above events allowed to start. Post entries. To start at 5 p.m RULES. 1 The meeting will be held under the rules of racing 2 All events to be confined to the South Rakaia and Mount Hutt Road districts, and six miles north of the Rakaia river, ten miles west, and five miles east of the railway line 3 Weights for all races except otherwise specified—lOst for three-year-olds, list for four-year-olds, and list 71bs for 5, 6, and aged 4 No horse that has won more than £10 in one event will be allowed to compete in any race 5 The races are open to any horse comm only resident in the prescribed district from the Ist of October, 1893, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same period 6 Nominations for the Saddle Trots (Nob 2 and 4) with fees of 5s and 7« 6d each, age, description, and performance of the horses, must be deposited in writing with the Secretary, at Rakaia, not later than 8 p.m. on SATUPDAY, December 9, 1893. Ac ceptances and General Entries, in writing, together with fees, by 8 p.m. on SATUK- DaY, December 16. la all cases the names fees, colors and ages of horses, and colors of riders, must accompany nominations 7 All protests must be given in writing to the Secretary within thirty minutes after the race has been run, together with the sum of £1, which shall be forfeited, if in the opinion of the Stewarda the protest is frivolous 8 The winner of any flat race, competing in other events, will be required to carry a penalty of 71bs 9 Stakes will be paid over 7 days after the meeting, and all stakea not claimed within 14 days of the day of meeting, will be forfeited and go to the funds 10 No entry will be received unless the above conditions are complied with, and on the condition that all disputes, claims and objections arising out of the racing shall be decide^ by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points to be final. The Stewards reserve the right to hold over the stake until satisfied that the qualification of entry is correct, and the onus of proof shall lie with the owner 11 All races will be started punctually at the advertised hour ATHLETIC SPORTS. To commence at 11 a.m. Men's 100 yds Race (handicap)— First prize £1, second 10a. Boys' Race (under 16 years) 200 yds (handicap); entrance free — Fir^t prize 10s, second ss, third 2s 6d. Men's 440 yds Race (handicap)—Mrst prize £1, second 10s. Girls' R,ace (under 16 years) 100 yds (handicap); entrance free—First prizi 10s, second ss, third 2a 6d. Boys' Race (under 12 years) 90yds (handicap); entrance free—First prize 7s 6d, second 2s 6d, third Is. Bicycle Race, about l^mile—Oup value £2 2s. Girls' Race (under 12 years) 60yds (handicap); entrance free—First prize ia 6d, second 2s 6d, third Is. Consolation Race, 100 yds; entrance free—First prize 10s RULES. I. Entrance fees for all events, not other wise specified, 2a Gd each. All events con fined to the same district as for horse races 3. No second prize will be given unless three or more compete, 4, The Stewards reserve the right to alter the order of events. Nominations for Men's 100 yds and 440 yds and Bicycle Races, must be lodged with the Secretary before 8 p.m. on SATURDAY, December 16. All other events post entry. Admission to Ground —Is for each adult; children, half-price, and Is for each horse competing or otherwise. THEBURNHAM BAND will play dur ing the day. Refreshments and other amusements on the ground. No games of chance permitted, A BALL will be held in the evening at the Rakaia Town Hall—Dancing at 9 p.m. Admission—Gentlemen., 2s 6d; ladies, free. Children not admitted. LAURENCE OXLEY, 12 3 F Secretary.



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Pufclio Notices, ALL ACOOUNi'B owing by me are to be rendered to Mr D. Thomas, Ashburton, at once. Signed 12*2 R. HAfIDCOCR. UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES' SPORTS. "pNTRIES will be received at Mr P. -*-^ O'Connor's Boot Shop, Arcade, on Saturday and Monday evenings, December 2 and 4, from 7 till 9 o'clock. For fall particulars see posters. ARTHUR PATERSON, 12*1 Secretary. SEED, SEED. SEED. T HAVE a specially selected stock of ■*• Cocksfoot, Red Clover, Cow Grass, Rape Seed, G.T.Y.A. Turnip, P.T.Y.A. Turnip, J. G. Globe, Fost Bybird, Devon Grey, Mammoth, etc. JOHN G. RESTELt, 10§35 West Street. TO LKT, as a shop or dwelling" premises in Tancred Street, originally occupied by J. Craigie and Co., painters. Low rental. T. BULLOCK. \ITE are selling, as we have for r V eighteen months past, seven feet Birch Hurdles at 2s 9d; seven feet V.D.L. Hurdles at at 5a 61 each. TUCKER & BEAN, 10 135 West Street. £1000 TO LEND on fi rat-class freenold land. ' T. BULLOCK FURNITURE AND CHINA W"| TTAMPTON, will be • W • -1-1- 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 TO THE ELECTORS OP BANGITATA J^ADIES AND GENTLEMEN,- I desire to express my warmest thanks to all friends who supported me in the late contest; and to those Electors who voted against me, 1 cannot feel otherwise than grateful for the courteous reception which they accorded me through out the district. Your obedient servant, EDWARD G. WRIGHT. 12*4 CHRISTMAS. NEWS FOR TINWALD. €. Hawkins TS OPENING UP in his little Shop a ITERY NICE ASSORTMENT OP ORNAMENTAL AND USEFUL ARTICLES FOB 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 tint will plea4e every one. A really good assortment of DOLLS from 6d upwards ; also, large assortment of small VaSES, pretty and cheap. OHEAP PROPERTY. 372 *<>*« 372 situated near the County Saleyarda and Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion's Show Grounds. Account of the Mortgagees. Price £8 10s per acre. THtS^waa 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, AiH§uirbN"wooL sales mHE FIRST SALE of the season will JL take place at the ORANCU2'HALL ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 8, 1893, Whenfall the Foreign and New Zealand Buyers will be represented, MILES & CO, Ld. FRIEDLANDER BROS. D, THOMAS. J,G. RESTELL (For.tihe New Zealand Land Association. T. FORD & 30. Per Henry Zander. 11 38 "a&hburton domain board^ NOTICE is hereby piven in pursuance of tho Public Reserves Act 1885, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ariel Bicycle Clnb's Sports on WEDNESDAY, December 6.1893, on which day charges will be made for ad mission thereto on the following scale, via-, For each adult ... One Shilling. For each horse ... One Shilling. For each vehicle ... One Shilling R, BIRD, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. Ashburton, November 22, 1893. 11151 WOOL SEASON ISO 3-94. j TITE ARE NOW RECEIVING j WOOL INTO STORE FOR OUR FIRST SALE IN DECEMBER. woolpagks, twine,;etc, AT LOWEST RATES Sent to any Address. J. T. FORD & CO., In conjunction with 1 135 HENRY ZANDER.



I Public Notices, NOTICE. ALL accounts due to Mr H. P. Madden, baker, who has assigned 1 his Estate, must be paid at Mr H, Zan der's Office by THURSDAY, December 7,1893, or they will be SUED FOR without further notice. JOHN ORR, iTrn-rfoes HENRY ZANDER, jTrusteeß' 1H204 NEWLANDS. PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH ANNIVERSARY. ON SUNDAY NEXT, DECEMBER 3. HEY. J. R. HINDES, lately from i England, will preach morning, 11; afternoon, 2.30. THE ANNUAL TEA MEETING will be held on following WEDNESDAY. Tickets, Is 6d. Addresses by Revs T. H. Hamilton, J. Cocker, and Mr J. M. Bourne, etc. Special singing. 11 §226 TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TT URDL ES. HUE D.Ti ES. 7ft Hurdles 2s 9d each in any quantity. W. H, COLLINS & CO, Timber Merchants. TO SHEEP FARMfcRb AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned is offering 6ft 6in and 7ft 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. JAMEJFgOSS, durham street, north, CHRISTOHURCH. j A f CARD. I MR H. C. ORBELL, SOLICITOR, ASHBURTON. Office : Montgomery's Buildings, Corner East and Burnett Strjets. ■>. ha ci»fi eh sour (Late of B. Alcorn's), JJEST CANE SUGARS for Preservin purposes can be had^at the new Shop J TANCRED HTREET, Opposite Mitchell and Turner's, TEAS A. SPECIALTY. My 2s Blend can't be beat in Ashburto Look out for the green-frosted window Goods delivered Daily in any part of Town. d. macpHerson TANCRED STREET Ashburton, 10 NOTICE. I" "WISH to thank my numerous Friends -■• and Customers for the liberal support accorded to me during my slay in Busi ness at Tinwald, and a«k that the s<*me be accorded to MR J, M. BOURNE to whom I have SOLD MY BUSINESS from the FIRST DAY of NOVEMBER, 1893. I also requast that all ACCOUNTS due to me be settled before the First Day of DECEMBER NEXT, and paid to Myself or Mb Bournk. Yours respectfully, JAMES GUDSELL. IN reference to the above Notice, I bog to inform the Public that having taken possession of the ABOVE BUSINESS I shall be pleased to supply all old Cus tomers of the Store, where I shall continu to SUPPLY GOODS of the BEST QUALITY procurable, and endeavor to give every satisfaction. Trusting to re ceive the SAM 3 LIBERAL SUPPORT accorded in the past to my predecessor. J. M. BOURNE. 11 134 AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : rhe Eon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.G., MX.C. (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, M L.C. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq The Hon Edward Richardson, C.W.G,, M.L.C John Duncan, Esq Medica 1 Officer: Dr W. G. Kemp, MJI.C.S. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST AND MOST PROSPEROUS Australian Life Office, the LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR The Vethod of Valuation adopted by this Society is ef the most Stringent Character, and ensures a Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £11,000,000 (ELEVEN MILLIONS) Sterling All invested to yield nearly 8 per cent. POLICIES IN FORCE ... 110,305 Sum Assured £38,888,283 Accumulated Funds .. .. £11,328,448 Anaual Income.. .. „ £1,960,123 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £5,434,62] bonFses CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1892, £504,361, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,030,000, after making SPECIAL RESERVES, amount* ing to £334,511. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE "YOUR LIFE IN THE A. M. P. SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY ?EAR. Expenses of Management 9} per oont o the total tacaqie, EDWARD W. LOWE, .Resident Secretary. Branch Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington. W. H. DERRY, District Secretary, Chrtetcharch. H. ZANDER, Loc*l BrokM, Aahburton,



BEAD THIS! XN Consequence of the Great demand for Cash and being under the necessity of reducing Stock owing to heavy shipments purchased during my stay in London and on vhe Continent,! have made SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS in Every article in the Grocery and Other Departments, and until further notice will SELL for CASH at CHRISTCHURCH PPICES. I do not advertise quotations for the limpU reason that they are copied by iinall Shopkeepers, but I guarantee to jive every article of the Best Quality CHEAPER than any other firm in Ash' burton. Come and judge for yourselves and be Convinced of the Truth. 20 Tons Mauritius and Queensland Sugars for ; the Jam Season now to hand: Kerosene, Matches, Tobacco/ Sago, and Tapioca, and all other Goods too numerous :o mention, at UNHEARD-OF PRICES in Ashburton. Come and see our Windows, JURRANTS, RAISINS, & SULTANAS jleaned by Machinery specially Imported md no it on view on the premises. Phese fruits are ready for use without "urther washing. Teas. Teas. Teas, 3HINA, CEYLON and INDIAN. 3ur own Mended Teas at 2s, 2s 43, 2s 6d n *lb ; lib, packets, and 101 b tins blended on the premises by machinery) ire 9ckaowledged to be the best flavored and best value in the district. . A special allowance of 2d per lb on 101b 'ins Italian Goods. [ have now landing ex Coptic the Finest Delicacies ever seen in Ash burton, and Inspection is invited Price lists and particulars on application. BUTTER- Highest PRICE paid for BUTTER in any Quantity. A few good Dairies wanted. ALL Goods in the Hardware and Creek©; y Department are equally reduced, JUST LANDED (ex Coptic) Two Hundred Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all sizes). Early application necessary. BINDING TWINE BINDING TWINE BINDING WIRE BINDING WIRE NOW IN STOCK. Also all other Harvesting material. Do not give your order without get ting my quotation. I have some second-hand McCormtck and Massoy REAPERS and BINDERS for Sale at a LOW figure —■Also, — ONE MASSET MOWER. All in Best Order. Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueuore and Havana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of ap proaching holidays, AT SPECIAL LOW RATES. CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTHS, .©to. In order to make room for harvesting and other Goods now landing and to ar rive, I will sell the whole of the above Stock at 25 per cent Below Cost Price. This is a real fsct. Come and see for yourselves. WE LEAD OTHERS FOLLOW. APPLY EARLY-- HENRY ZANDER. AGENT FOR Australian Mutual Provident Society Sun Fire office J. T. Ford and Co.



Ashburton WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE GREAT DISTRIBUTION OF 20,000 PRESENTS, FREE OF CHARGE. 33rd_ Anniversary of the Openingjof AKGYLE HOUSE. SPECIAL GIFT SEASON, 1893. G. L. 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 haye 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 Present*, Free of charge amongst their numerous customers- JO-DAY, and up to December\3l, Every Customer Spending 2s 6d or more, will receive a Coupon (with value marked on faoe), entitling the holder to select 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 ' Woodware, Chinaware, Platedware, Glassware. Baeketware, Japanese and Fancy Leather Goods, Dolls, Toys and Sundries, - . . , both useful and ornamental. ' * G. L. BEATH & CO., TANCRED STREET. ASHBUIITO\. W. H. COLLINS & 00. HAVE JCST LANDED, ex Coptic^ Pakeha, and Duk o evonah r..- ---magnificent assortment of ««««•» ENDERS, FIEE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, *■■ AND TILED REGISTER GRiTES. 5 Bales of Paperhangillfrs of Choice Patterns and Fplendid Quality. The above goods are direct from the Manufacturers to our order) and will ', sold at lowest possible prices. NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWBRM TIMBER ex " Glencairn " and " Gisborne ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. W. H. Collins and Go. MERCHANTS AND IMPOB TE B S (Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal CcSSny Springfield Pottery Company ~ JSIOTIOE. ~* ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE; TANCftED STREET. TUST arrived a large assortment of Fancy Tables, Chairs and (Wm»h • » O kinds, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE. '££ *T!T«*l 'S Linolenms, Floorcloths, Carpets, etc. American and Austrian ch»i« f«TU! Sho* yßoom er8°nß> to b°7 Chrißrm*S I>reßenta w^uld do "«U4n iMpecUnf^JJ INSPECTION INVITED. Bedroom, Drawing Room, and Dining Room Furniture, of our own «.„„(„,». always in Stock. Furniture re-paired, relished, re-covered, *Lv*uSw£Z re-painted and made to order. , mwwbo oiumu, Notethe Address,—nn IX TT,,^—^. 1. Jf. UNDBILL AND CO.. (LiTE PICKFORn AND CNPBILL.) * OPPOSITE ARC4DB, ATONBXT TOHjDINO S(feW'B OFWO^ f^W^^^^^^i SPECIAL PURCHASES VsJsZ&IbSI. ->&x Leather Shirtings 4}d yard &£* %%? J*^ 1"1"1. Maroils.'lighifc w Tweed Dreßß MatniaL> M M A Choice lot of Cotton Delaines 5d and 6d yard Blue and White Striped Galatea Ud yard Strong Grey Calico 2s lid dozen White wide Calico (one y%rd wide) 3a 6d dozen Pongee Silks for Trimming, in all colors, Is 6d yard Another delivery of our celebrated Corsets. 2s 6d Dair Boys' Galatea Hats 10|d V . Some New Shapes in Ladies' Summer Hats, 10* d and la e»oh Men's Suite, all steßS, 22s 6d and 25s 6d thFstockof MILLINERY, DRAPERY, CLOTHING & BOOT 3 is now one of the choicest in South Canterbury w,h. Collier. ;