The Royal Arch Chapter of Druids have adopted a resolution that the time has arrived for the formation of a District Grand Lodge for tke North Island, A large number of sheep have lately been purchased in Wellington for . southern districts. The steamer Rotorua, which sailed this afternoon, took about 300 bought in the Wairarapa district; by Mr Hulcock, to be forwarded to Christ chuich. The Penguin, ltaving for Lyttehon to-morrow, takes another con signment of 400, and the Ohau, which lesves to-morrow or on Saturday, will carry another instalment of 2000. The two last named flocks are understood to have been purchased also in th« Waira rapa district by Mr Mowatt. Another 1000 now in the Hutt district, will he ready for shipment to Lyttelton next week, probably by the Ohau, also con signed to Mr Mowatt. Mr Lowe, the Engineer of Working Railways, has returned from a visit to England. He inspected the French and American lines, and will furnish a report to the Railway Commissioners on what he has seen. Mr Eotherham, Locomotive Superin tendent, now in America inspecting the new compound locomotives, is expected to return next month. Iwvexoakgili,, February 23. Sydney Palmer Butcher, a meeting of whose creditors was held to-day, has tiled with liabilities of £4576, of about equal amounts secured and unsecured. His. statement showed a deficiency of £1000 odd. He attributed his position to the purchase of & beast which proved can cerous. There was a groat deal uf comment on thie, and his business fell off. He lost £1000 by that, although the business recovered, and another £1000 by an exodus of customers to Australia wif hout paying their debts An ofler of £400 for the assets was rtfused, and the meeting adjourned for further investi gation.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

(PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION)

Storm In the IVorth

AtroKLANi 1, February 24. A gale, accompanied by heavy rain, veering east to north west, prevailed last night. A good deal of damage wis done to small craft. Reports from Knipara and Waikato speak of excepcionally heavy weather in these districts.

ftorm at Turanukl.

New Plymouth, February 24. A furious gale from the south-e^st has been blowing since midnight, accom panied with heavy rainfall. The gale has. done a good deal »f damage to fencing, chimneys and trees, and Shuttleworth'a windmill has been pastially wrecked. The wind is now (11 a.m.) abating, but it is still raining, arid the races" have been postponed till to morrow.

Vinitor*.

Wbliington, February 24. Mr Schnadhorst, organiser of the Eng lish Liberal party, ie now on a visit with his family to the colony. He had a long interview with Mr Seddnn. He seems greatly pleased with what he has seen of the colony. The Governor will remain in Welling ton sometime in anticipation of a visit from Archduke Froderick of Austria, who is on the way to the colonies.

(rown Kami $<•■•••.

The total area of Crown lands disposed of since April 1 is 94,872 acres. X<tkl»or Matter*., Mr Tregear, head of the Labor ■Depart ment, who has been visiting the north, speaks well of the condition < f things, -which have improved .since last year. The only place in the colony where there appear to be unemployed at present is at Westporbf and Mr Lomax visits ifc next week to Bee what can be done. Mr Tregear found a feeling at Auckland in favor of the compulsory closing of shops, large and small, on the weekly half-holi day. An Explanation, Mr Cadman explains that in his fe erence in his Thames tpaech to the more profitable employment of prisoneis he did not allude to generally recognised public worka, bub to such avenues of labor as treeplanting 6n wastes, like the Kain garoa plains in the pumice country, straightening sharp curves on railway lines, etc. Weaflier. The weather is still wet and stormy from the south.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

Per Press Association.

(Received February 24, 10.45 a.m.)

EGYPT.

London, February 24. Seven hundred men from the seventh dragoons, at Bombay, replace the squadrons now in Egypt.

LABOR MATTERS.

Washington, February 23. A strike of railway switchmen at Chicago for increased wages is paralys ing trade.

THE CLEVELAND CABINET.

president Cleveland has completed t>he formation of his Cabinet.

THE MALAVITA.

RaMS, February 23. One hundred and four members of the Malavita Society have been sen tenced to terms ranging from one to six years' imprisonment.

LIBERATOR BUILDING SOCIETY.

(Received February 24, 12 45 p.m.)

London, February 23. The Directors of the Liberator Building Society have been committed for trial.

THE POPE AND HOME RULE.

Rome, -February 23. The Pope praised the Home Rule Bill, which gives justice to "my good Irish," while tending to strengthen England's power.

THE NEW FRENCH CABLE.

Paris, February 23. The Chamber of Deputies has passed a Bill empowering a cable to be laid from New Caledonia to Queensland.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Receive! February 24, 11.35 a.m.)

CABLE INTERRUPTION.

Sydney, February 24. The new cable to Port Darwin from Banjoewangi is interrupted, and work U passing over the old line,

SHIPWRECK.

Pisbth, W. A., February 24. A email vessel, name unknown, foundered near Roebuck .Bay. One was saved and five drowned.

COURSING.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION). London, February 22. In the Waterloo Cup Captain beat Fullerton in the second round, owing to the latter meeting with an accident.

SPORTING.

DUNEDIN AUTUMN MEETING.

SECOND DAY.

PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION. , Forbury Racecourse, February 23. Concluding results: — Domain Handicap, of 100 sove; six furlongs.—Lady Zetland, Bst 41b, 1; Glencairn, 7st 21b } 2; Tangi Maid, 6st 121b, 3. Ten others ran. Won comfort ably. Time—lrain 16£ sec. The race was a series of mishaps. For bury, when leading went into the ditch, A little further on Reflection fell and rolled into the ditch, bringing down Golden Pippin. Just past the post Tangi Maid fell and brought down Rosehill and Kate Greenaway. Ernereon, the rider of Tangi Maid, ana Ayres, rider of Golden Pippin, had a severe shaking. Pagan, the rider of Reflection, had his collar-bone broken. Dividends—£6 9s and £7 9s. Railway Plate, of 100 soys; four furlongs.—Response, tistlllb, 1: fctr-iwau, 7st, 2 ; Persuasion, 6st 111b, 3. Time— I SOAsec. Dividends -£3 11s and £3 6s, .Suburban Welter Handicap, of 100 soys ; one mile and a furlong.-— Frivolity, Bsc 3lb r 1 ; The Lumper, 8«t 101b, 2 ; Au Kevoir, Bst 101b* 3. Time— lmin 59sec. Dividends—£s 5s and £4 9s. Post Stakes, of 20 soys ; six furlongs. Liingley 1, Lady. Mab 2, Pennine 3. Time—lmin 19.sec. Dividends —£2 2s and £117s.

Dunbdin, February 24. The following weights were declared for to-morrow's races at noon to-day. HukMiES ; two miles and a quarter.— Macpie 12afc slb, Clarence list 121b, Rebel list; 51b, Erin-go-Bragh list, Moonlight 9st 21b, Justice 9at, Wild Irishman 9»t, Hopjefol Stakes ; six furlongs,— Vogengang Bst 101 b, Response Bst 101b, Lustre 8i 71b, Saracen 8 t 51b, Beadon weli Bst 211), North, Atkntic Bst, Lake Shell 7st 12lb. Outpost 7oc 91b, Persua sion 7st 71b, Frivolity 7st 51b, Roseguard 7st 21b, Au Kevou- 7<st 21b, Spinaway 7st, Token 7«t, Rosehill 6st 121b, Reflection 6«t 121b, Gitano 6st 71b, Changeling 6st 71b, Lady T i:i ke 6st 71b. Fokbury Handicap; one nci'e and a quarter.—Clanrannld 9st 51b, Prime Wai den Bst 101b, Hippomenes 8,-it 71b, Kulnine Bst 31b, Thame Bst 31b, Morpheus |Bac3lb, Tempest Bst 21b, Bay Bell Bst 21b, Vogengang 7st 101b, Haather Ball 7stlOlb, Saracen 7st 71b, Scot Free 7sfc 51b, Free Lanco 7st sib, North Atlantic 7st 21b. Lustre 7st 21b, Wolseley 7st, Wyvern 7st, Captive 7st, .Awarua Rose 6it 121b, Conjurer 6sb 121b, Winchman 6dt 91b, Dreamer 6sc 91b, Spinfeldt 6st 91b, Au Revoir 6st 71b. Flying ; one mile.—Morpheus Bst 121b, Lochness Bst 121b, Thame Bst 101b, Tempest Bst 101b, Heather Bell Bst 81b, Lady Zetland Bst 71b, May Bst 51b, Saracen 83t 3ib, Huguenot Bst 21b, Marine/r 7st 121b, Free Lance 7st 121b, Lustre "7st 121b, Conjurer 7st 101b, Warrington 7sfc 91b, Kate Greenaway 7st 9lb, Paramu 7st 71b, Inez 7st 71b, Wolseley 7«t 51b, Wyvern 7st 51b, Frivolity 7st 31b, The 1 umper 7sfc 31b, Befl^ction 7st, Tangi Maid 7sr, Au Ravoir 6^t 121b, Rosehill 6st 121b, Roseleaf 6st 101b, Lupus 6st 101b. Golden Pippin 6st 7Jb, Mascotte 63c 71b.

THE WARRINGTON SALE.

The Warrington yearlings wore offered to-day. The Rubezahl-Lady Emma colt was passed at 205 guineas; St Clair- Mountain Lily colb sold lo Mr McMaster at 135 guineas ; Gorton-Malice colt, Mr Gowdman, 52 guineas ; Gorton-Indolence lilly, Mr S. Brown, 25 guineas ; Rubezahl- Lady Evelyn filly, Mr Ormond, 40 guineas; Gorton-Lady Gertrude fillly, passed at 43 guineas.

TARANAKI AUTUMN MEETING.

New Plymouth, February 23. Results of principal races :— Welter Handicap, of 60 soys j one mile,—-Tullock, 9st 51b, 1; Musket, 9st, 2 ; Prioress, Bst, 3. Time—lmin oOJsec. Dividend—£3 2s. Flying Handicap, of 75 soys ; six fur longs,—Eve, 7st, 1 j Fraternite, Bst 91b, 2} Rebellion, 9st 81b, 3. Time-lmin 19sec. Dividend—£3. ) Union Jack won the Hack Hurdle Race, but was protested against as not coming under the Club's definition of a hack.

Auckland Chamber of Commerce.

[per press association.]

Auckland, February 23. The ftnnual meeting of the Chamber of Commerce was held to-day, when the! president Mr Adam Porter, delivered a long address, in the course of which he said that the volume of business in Auck land had during the past year been largjr and sounder than for a long time. Money was plentiful for all legitimate enterprise. There was more money in the colony than the demands of trade and commerce appeared to be able to absorb. The re turns showed that a greater number of people were making homes in the Auck land district than in any other part of the colony, while in imports Auckland was the first port in the colony, and was not far behind in exports. He spoke with approval of the completion of the Rotqrua Railway. He regretted that no attempt had been made to test the deep level reefe on the Thames goldfield, and men tioned the necessity for settling the native lands. In their report the council of the, Chamber expressed gratification that Lord Onslow was taking steps to insist upon the branding of imported produce to Eng land. Mr Porter was re-elected president.

THE ASfiBURTON GUAHDIAfI: EBIDA V, FEBBTTAKY U, 189$.



WHERE ARE YOU CtOlffG ffIAUCII IS, 1893? The Mariposa with the San Francisco mail arrived at Auckland to-day. Tn the 1868-74 Administration Mr Glad stone made no less than 39 new peers ! The only record which beats that is that of Lord Melboarne, who between 1835-41 added 46 new lords to the "Upper Chamber. Earl Grey (1830-34) did not go beyond 37, and Lord Aberdeen (1853-55) only made one peer. Lord Palmerston made two batches ; first of all from 1855 to 1858 he-made 12, then from 1859 to 1865 he made 15. Sir Robert Peel only created six during the five years he was Premier from 1841, and Benjamin " Dizzy " made 29 from 1874 to 1880. How Sambo Understood French.—bVed says to the runaway negro on the raft, | "Jim, what'd yqvi say if 'twas said to you " Parlyvous-frangy !' " '' Wouldn't say nuffin. I'd just bust him over de ear ; if he wasn't a wite man. 'Low no nigger to call me dafc.' Finn says the word* only mean, "Do you speak French?" Jim inquires, "If they mean that why don't they say that?" Dr Forest says, in "Health, the New Method," we might make similar in quiries of the professors ot Massotherapy; but he goes on to explain massage, rubbing, and its beneficial results so that it might even enter the skull of the densest negro ; and his muscle-roller and other new methods are invaluable. An edition of his books much enlarged, is published at "Truth" and "Health" Publication Offices, 16 \ Tuam street", Obristchurch.—[Advt.J



CO&EMANE AND So J jKUCALYPTB Ex- Thact is the only genuine in the market, and was a warded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating ail competitors. For all affections of the Chest and LungSj Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colde, Gravel, and Kidoey Com plaints, ife has no equal. Agents— AjjBBTJ-axoN Puca Cv¥*» <"<



DOMAIM, MARCH IS, 18*»» Mr p. Thomas. I WILL OFFER AT BULLOCK'S ARCADE, On account of a Client,— 250 Pot Plants, Conprising Fuchsias, Begonias, Coleus, Hydrangeas* &c, many of which have taken first prizes at the late show. DAVID THOMAS, 2§123 Auctioneers. _ ~ N^TITITmTaTco/ " FAIRLIE MO^HLY~SALR MONDAY, FEBRUARY 27, 1893. rHE NEW ZEALAND LOAN am» MERCANTILE AGENCY Oof, LIMITED, will Sell by Public Auction at FAIRLIE SALEYARDS. PRESENT~ENTRIES. On account Rollesby Estate, 1 000 H»lfbredLAMßS» well grown KAA Merino LAMBS, all Wethers 11 O ) Merino WETHERS, two, four, *-*-^ and six-tooth, forward condi tion. 100 Fat Meri"° WBTHKRS On account Strathallan Estate, QKA Half and Ttaree-quarterbred tsO\J lwo -tooth Kaicten EWES and WETHEKS. a splendid line. : On account Olierits "^nree qusrterbred two-tooth <J\J\J' Maiden Ewts and Wethers, in forward con ition SOO Halfblt)d LAM6S» Sood line Further Entries received nil hour of Sale. F. LeCREN, Manager. 2 127 JAMES aLL4.N, Auctioneer.



Public Noiioes LOST, TTIROM Alford Forest Road, Ash- JJ burton, on February 19, one light bay Filly Pony. Anyone returning same to M. Munt, Alford Forest Road, will be rewarded. 2§126 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 f Trustees. P. O'CONNOR J 2 124 Or S. SALEK, Secretary. , ASHBTTKTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. >TIHE EIGHTEENTH ANNUAL i- GENERAL MEETING OF THE SHAREHOLDERS ' Will be held at the Society's Office, Tancred Street, on MONDAY, MARCH 13,1893, at 3 p.m. Business: I—To Receive the Directors' Report for year ending 1892-3. 2—To Elect two Directors in the room of Dr. J. E. Trever and Mr Joseph Ward, who retire by rotation but are eligible for re-election. 3 —Any other General Business. Any duly qualified member offering himself as a Director bhall give notice in writing to the Manager, such notice must be left at the Office, at or before 4 p.m., on MONDAY NEXT, the 27th of February, 1893. By order of the Board of Directors. EDWARD STEPHENS, 2*130 Manager.



THE COMING DRINK. KOLA NUtThAMPAGNE. '"THE "Irish Ecclesiastical Gazette" ■*.. says :—•• This invigorating and re freshing beverage is a non-alcoholic tonic and stimulant, and will, we feel suie, supply the want so long felt of a really nutritious and wholesome temperance drink, It is manufactured from the now celebrated West African Kola Nut, whose lemarkable stimulating and invigorating properties have aroused the attention of tlie medical faculty." Non-Intoxicating, Tonic, Stimulant, Sparkling, Pleasant -. Numerous physiological experiments have lately been made with the JSxtract 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 fatigue.—Ex tract from " Daily News," April 10, "Standard" and " Pall Mall Gazette," April 12. CM DDnni/C Ashburton, hay . 111. DnUlmL, ing imported the Kola Nut Extract to make this really pleasant Beverage is now supplying it in pint bottles 4s per doz ; quarts 7s per doz, including bottles. Returned empties, 6d per doz pints, Is per doz quarts allowed, Kola JSut Labels on only ; not other wise. To be obtained from all Storekeepers and Refreshment Rooms.



(J.&rS, GO. j kIGm 'O.S.S CO if" v ~" • UJNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL fkom LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed .nesday, Thursday, vn.ai Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Monday and Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. Excursion Season commenced on November 1. Rertused fares over all the Company's lines. For particulars apply to MILES & CO., LTD., Agents-for Ashburton.



FUNERAL NOTICE. iT*,HE Friends of Me Robert Capon, 1 are respectfully informed that his funeral will move from his residence, Lauriston, (via Winchmore), on SUN BAY, the 26th insc, at 12 o'clock, for tho Ash burton Cemetery. BAKER BROS,, 2t131 Undertakers. NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. S.S. MIOWEBA AND WARRIMO. THF LARGE3T AND SWIFTEST STEAMERS IN THE TRADE. JfaM&bt WARRIMOO, . \\J ILL Sail for Sydney and Melbourne, VV via Auckland, on FEBRUARY 22. Passengers and cargo at lowest rates. EINSEY & Co., Agents, Christchurch and Lyttelton. Local Agent, HENRY ZANDER,



John Orr and Co. IMPORTERS. XTTE 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. Our Stock of UN, JAPANNED, and ENAMELLED GOODS has been largely increased, and we are now showing j a i>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 PAPERHANGINGS j in the District, at prices ranging from 6d to 10s per piece of twelve yards, ALSO,—PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, ENAMEL PAINT, VARNISHES, DRYERS, BRUSHES, and all kinds of Painters and Paperhangers requisites. WE can offer special inducements to Customers in our CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE Department, which has been largely increased.



T-VRKSDEN T3IANO / COMPANY. PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, On the TWO YBARS HIRE SYSTEM. SHEET MUSIC, VIOLINS, VIOLIN STRINGS, and VIOLIN REQUISITES, HORACE A. GATES, AGENT AND /MANAGER School of Music, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS, 1 162 WHY NOT CUT A DASH IN THE HOLIDAYS ? WHEN you can get a good fife, good workmanship and good material at the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you know Lublowis capable to thoroughly rig you out at a Jow cost for cash. New and splendid lots of fancy Trouserings, Coating, and Tweeds of great assortments to choose from. §^* Note the old address— TANORED STREET, Near Arcade, ASHBURTON



TO THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS, &o. WE have a very Large Assortment of OILS of various kinds suitable for the present season, including— LUBROLEINE, COLZA, OLIVE, LARD, VALVOLINB, ! CASTOR, etc, 3000 feet BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING just arrived ex Doric. i. All sizes Perforated ZINC, from l-32nd to 1-inch. ' JOHN ORR & CO. HARDWARE ft. PROVISION MERCHANTS.



TENDERS LONGBEACI" ROAD BOARD. rpENDSRS are invited for— 1. Shingling Ford's Road, about 119 chains. 2. Forming Wilkin street, near Tinwald, about 33 chains. Tenders are to be^delivered at our office, Bullock's Arcade, not later than. 4 p.m., S.\TURPAY,» March 4. FOOKS & SON, 2§128 Surveyors to the Board. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TENDERS are invited for the EN LARGEMENT OF RACES in Westerfield and Willowby Districts, in two contracts; lengths 470 chains and 630 chains respectively. Plans and spacifications at Council Office, and tenders addressed to Chairman to be sent in on FRIDAY, March 3 Next, at 11 o'clock a.m. ' ' By Order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 2*129 County Engineer,



WILL SOON FIND THEIR WAY TO Craighead and Berryman. BECAUSE: —" We want, New Suits after harvest, and as we stroll up and down East Street we always admire their new Tweeds and Fancy Coatings, and test the quality." ' BECAUSE Craighead and Berryman have the Largest Stock of Fashionable and most Durable Tailoring Goods in the District to select from." BECAUSE You can always depend upon Craiohbad and Berryman for "A GOOD FIT, "FIRST CLASS WORK," "BEST VALUE/ and *l SATISFACTION IN EVERY RE SPECT." —SPECIAL.— , Strong Saddle Tweed Trousers to measure... ... ... ... 21s. Good Hair-line Tweed Trousers to measure... ... ... ... 21s^ CRATirHEAD & BEttR Y/MaN.. Ta 11 or g an <1 Out If 11 er s. EAST STREET, ASH BURTON.



KAIAPOI HOUSE, TAN CRED S-T -BE ET, ASHBURTON. /THE FOLLOWING LINES ARE NOW ON SALE AT SPECIAL I 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 J IST IMPORTED,— ■. Another Lot of our noted Broad Leaf French FELT HATS in Black and Colors —ALSO NOW IN STCCK- A GRAND LINE OF NEW SUITS IN DOUBLE AND SINGLE BREASTED CUT. UNDERCLOTHING/SHIRTS, TIES, BOOTS, AND SHOES IN ALL STYLES. MITCHELL" & TURNBU. William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH** * TT AS ALWAYS IN STOCK— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; Tarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizasy, Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire ft jpe, 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. ri r\ O Acres Mount Somers District. A f\ Acre 3 Alford Forest ! O/l Acres, all it* grass, with farm <3^t house and other buildings. KAA Acrac, plains land, good sheep tfxJiJ country. N * (\f\ Acres, all improved, near a school. An improved farm of 440 acres with dwelling, sheep dip, etc., to be sold »t a reasonable price, as the owner is desirous of going to the North Island. T. BULLOCK.



CARD. Miftg Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC,— PIANOFORTE AND ORGAN. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTON. MOUNT SOMERS COAL MINES. 1 WILL 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. C. B. KNIGHT, PROPRIETOR, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON j . , . Zealandla Boots. THE Wonderful Reputation of these Grand BOOTS is still maintained, and to-day the demand from AUCKLAND TO THE BLUFF IS GREATER THAN EVKR, I There are more ZE ALA NDIA BOOTS, manufactured than any other make in the Colony. The Manufacturers are so confident of the excellent wear of these Boots that they guarantee every pair branded ZEA LANDIA. For real hard wear and comfoit they cannot be excelled, and they are made in so many different fittings that every kind of foot can be accommodated. Householders should buy this bland for themselves and their children. Once buy a Zenlandia Boot and you will never but any other make. The Boys' and Girls' Dependable School Boors and the Paragon (Patent) are wonderful; they are regular warriors. The Ashburton and surrounding districts cau now obtain theso FINE BOOTS FROM Air X Bishop, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ASHBURTON.



F.CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISE*, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site or 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 Tudge and Cameo. G.8.D., V,V., and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Divas Cigars, Five Cigars and Case, Is.



TpEOPLE about to marry and furnish 1_ their houses, are invited to call on Plckford A Undrlll, AT THE ASHBUBTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCRED 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, Carpet's, Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Rest utfed, and Repolished on the Premises. —Note th^ address— TANCRED STREET, Nex Building Soaiety.



Temporary Premises OLD TOWN HA LI, (Next MR H. Ifc JOSES.) ; ANDREW" ORR XT A ?ING REMOVED to the above addrewj wUU hold • GREAT CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, Clothing 1 and Boots, FOR ONE MONTH DURING THE REBUILDING OF HIS OLD PREMISES. The Greatest Bargains Ever Offered in the History of Ashburton, —COME EABLY- — ANDREW ORR.



W. H. COLLIER'S ; CLEARING SALE STILL GOING ON m IN TEMPORARY PREMISES NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. 1 ""V. I ■ ■ About 16 dozen Gentsj New Ties and Scarves 6d, usually Is. About 8 dozen Ladies Leather Belts 6d, usually Is. A lot of Children's pretty and fashionable Silk flats and Bonnets lit 6d, Is lid 2s 6d, wonderful value, usually 4s, 5s 6d, 6a 6d. New Ladic^ Dust Cloaks, very cheap, 8s lid, usually 18a 6d. As "THE CORNER "'will bo ready for occupation early in February, we must clear out a lot of Goods before returning to it. To do this we are offering tome wonderful value in all kinds of Drapery, Clothing, and MiiHnery. LADTES SHOULD OALL AND SEE. Great Cheap Sale -OF- StmMBR DRAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINTS, &c., k o w_ ok. IN ConseqiieiuMkpf the General Depression, we are making VERY GREAT REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER G(X)DS for CASH. Purchasers are invited to COME EABJUZ rftiUfcjßiO R"rgT7ll —" S. W. ALOORISr & CO., EA S T STRE ET.



THE PROPRIETORS OF THE MANDARIN AND TIGER Pure Blended Teas HAVE much pleasure In announcing that they have now made arningementa through the Agency of MESSRS STEPHEIfS BROS. MAKKET HOUAE, for the introduction into the Ashburton District of these now universally favored Teas. THE MANDARIN BLENDS aie a skilful combination of the Choicest Teae o China, India and Ceylon. . THE TIGER BRANDS are the first Blenda introduced into the colony contain ing a judicious mixture of the highly flavored Ceylons with the rich strong ladians. Retailed at 2s, 2s 4d, 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 BT&>HENS BROS. J. RATTRAY A SON, Dunedin, 2 65 Wholesale Agente. WILLIAM SPARROW, ((Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berrymao), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And ts enable me to do thw I have decided to charge Prices that have neve- httm heard of in Ashborton] Gome and See for Yourself Tweeds, Coatings, & Fanoy Suitings tfOTK THE ADDRESS : $9* The Shop between J. SeaJy and (Vs ant, H.C. Segera. KALI STREET, ASHBURTON }