Imperial Politics.

J>BK PRESS ASSOCIATION. London, December 12. The " Times " says the Government next session willl announce a large shipbuilding programme. After a heated discussion the Cabinet has decided to spend eight million on the Navy.

The Melbourne Loan.

THE SYNDICATE'S OFFER REFUSED.

London, December 11. it is understood that an American syndicate is willing to co-operate with a London syndicate to underwrite the balance of the Melbourne Board of "Works' loan provided a prompt deci sion is arrived at in the matter. The Melbourne Metropolitan Board of Works has refused the syndicate's tender for £900,000 worth of bank deposits. .

Southland Show.

Invkkcargili., December 12. The Southland Metropolitan A. and P. Show opened to-day, but the weather being threatening the attendance was email. Consequent on the frozen mutton trade cattle are being neglected in the district, and there was a poor show as to numbers. Ayrshires were forwarded in good force. No merino sheep were shown, and of the crossbreds from which the freezing works are supplied there wis only one entry. In Lincolns, Messrs Matrifl and Button and F. Sutton had the show to themselves. The prizes for Leicester* were well competed for by Messra MoiLercher Bros., McCrostie, E. Grieve and James King. The Romney exhibitors were Mr James Gardiner and the Hon. M. Holmes. In Shropshires, Messrs John Reid and Sons were the only exhibitors, and in Cheviots the Hon. M, Holmes. The features of the Show are the dairy produce and the machinery sections. The weather is not promising well for to-morrow, the people's day.

Strange Conduct of a Girl

[fib press association.]

GisbobnE December 12,

A girl, seventeen years old, named Maud Hartnell. was landed here on Saturday from the steamer Talune, hav ing gone on board the vessel at Auckland without money to pay her fare. A gentleman took pity on her and took her home, but she wandered away, and subse quently was found begging for food. Another person befriended the girl, but this morning she was discovered attempt ing to do away with herself by eating match heads. The girl was given into custody, and the pol cc have charge of her pending enquiries as to her parents, who, she says, reside in Christchurch. Auckland, December 12. The girl Maud Hartnell, arrested at Gisborne, was sent to the Parnell In dustrial School (Auckland), from which Institution, it w. alleged, she absconded on the 27ch ult. Information was given to the police, with the result that the girl was found, and was taken back to the school on Thursday evening last. She was missing pgain next morning, It is evident she boarded the steamer Talune, a* that vessel left for Gisborne the same day. The girl is only fourteen and a half years of age.

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PBR PRESS ASSOCIATION. (Received December 12, 10.20 a.m.) THE SENATE. Washington, November 12. The Committee of Ways and Means proposed that the tariff begin in June.

MASHONALAND.

.London, December 12,

Mr Budton, Undersecretary for the Colonies, has informed Sir H. Loch that the Imperial Government is un able to acquiesce in the Chartered Company's agent marking off a town ship in Matabeland. The Chartered Company patrols hare seized Loben guela's cattle.

ARDLAMONT MURDER.

The trial of Monsou for the Ardla mont murder has begun. The case is causing great excitement in Scotland. The man Scott supposed to be an accomplice, has not yet been arrested.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received December 13, 11.35; a.m.)

BUTTER.

qydsby, i/eceraDer xo. Mr Valentine, the New Zealand dairy expert, has been interviewed, JJe says that bsfore the colonies can do much good in the butter trade, they must distribute their produce more freely, and export direct to Manches ter, Liverpool, Glasgow, and Bristol. He strongly favors State supervision and grading. There is good opening for cheese in England, but the aroele must be of the finest quality.

(Received December 13, 11 50 a.m.) I

EDUCATION.

Memournb, Deoember 13. The Minister of Education, in reply to a deputation, promised to ask his colleagues to favorably consider the alteration of the law prohibiting reli gious instruction in State schools.

THE "AGE" LIBEL.

Mr Purves. Q. 0., has commenced Ins address for the* defence in the libe] §ction Speight versus the M Age,"

TAXATION.

Adelaide December Irf. The Legislative Assembly has passed through all its stages a Bill doubling the income tax for one year as an emergency tax, rendered necessary by the rejection of the Taxation Bill. The Labor party opposed the measure, urging Government to hold a special session after the Christmas holidays to repass the original Bill.

Hoiaoway's Fiixs and Ointment.— Kheumatism and Gout.—These purifying and soothing remedies deserve the earnest attention of all persona liable to gout, sciatica, or other painful affections of the muscles, nerves", or joints..', r The ointment alould be .applied after the aftected parts I&ve ibeeta patiently 'fomented 'With warm water "when'tip ointment should be dib, uently rubbed upon the adjacent s^in, unless the friction causes paip, Holloway'e Pills ihould be simultaneously taken to diminsh in reduce inflammation, and purify the Wood This treatment abates the violence, and lessens the frequency of gout, rheuma :L - n d all spasmodic diseases which spring from hereditary predisposition, or from any tridental weakness of constitution. The Jintment checks the local malady, while the pUla restore vital power,

CYCLING.

Yesterday W. J. S. Hayward lowered the New Zealand one mile bicycle record held by Ken Lewis. Hayward did the distance in 2nain 28sec His triumph however was short lived, as a few minutes later Lewis appeared on the track and reeled off the distance in 2min 26|sec, which is now the record of New Zealand.

New South Wales Parlia ment.

Sydney, December 12. The Opposition are holding a public meeting this evening to consider the action of the Government. The pro ceedings, which are rather noisy, were not concluded when the Telegraph Office closed. (Received December 13, 11 35 a.m.) Sydney, December 13. After a turbulent meeting on Tues day night a resolution was passed calling on Parliament to vindi cate its power of ascendancy by a prompt and sweeping con demnation of the unlawful and desperate proceedings of the Dibbs Government. Mr G. H. Reid, leader of the Opposition, who was the princi pal speaker, characterised the Ministry as a nest of political tricksters, who had prostituted the provisions of the act of Parliament to rob the people of their rights. Another resolution, characterising the action of Dibbs as a blessing, because it prevented the passage of the Bank Notes Issue Bill, was proposed and declared by.the chairman to be carried.

LAND SALE.

The sale of the Pakihi Estate, the property of the late W. McDonald, is attracting a great deal of attention in Temuka and in South Canterbury gener ally. The property is one that may be described as an "all-round "one—that is, that there is a large area of excellent , wheat-growing land, while the whole is admirably adapted for pasturage pur poses. The estate is so subdivided that every allotment is provided with a road, and the management of the estate of latter years has been such that the fences are all in good order and the land in good heart. The crops upon the land look particularly well, and previous experience shows that the groin grown is of good quality, the land being free and adapt able to climatic influence. The vendors of the estate have adopted » some what novel principle. Upon each block will be placed a certain reserve, and this, it may be mentioned, is exceptionally low. Any bid up to this value, provided no better offers, will be accepted, and the terms of payment are particularly easy. Without question the farming community have a chance in purchasing this property that has seldom been placed before them hitherto. The sale takes place on Thurs day next in the Volunteer Hall, Terauka, immediately upon the arrival of the first train from Christchurch, and a large at tendance of buyers is anticipated. It may be mentioned that the average of the re serves are far below those put upon Che viot, although the estato is only seven miles from Temuka, and the railage from the latter place to port only represents about one penny per bushel on grain. The property is within a like distance of the best stock markets in South Canter bury.

THE ASHBtJRTON QEARPIAft: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 13, J893,



Tenders. "~ ~~TENDER:S. SPENDERS wanted fer stripping and -*■ saving 50 acres of crass seed. Ateo for cutting with string binder, stooking and stacking 50 acres r" grass at Tinwald. Apply fc 121105 JOHN G. RESTELL. Mr T. Bullock. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16. Magnificent building site, corner of North and West Belts, opposite the Re creation Grounds. ]UTR T. BULLOCK will sell by Public -"-*- Auction at the Arcada on the above date g 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 Belte. Capital site for a private residence. Good land. Sale at 11.30 o'clock. ~~T. BULLOCK, 12 78 Auctioneer. Mr D Tnomas, By order of the Bailiff of the R.M, Court. MR DAVID THOMAS will sell by Public Auction on SATURDAY, December 16, 1893, 1 BAKERS' CART, in good repair. S»leat 1 p.m. D. THOMAS, 12_118____ Ashburton. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. ~~" S ITURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1893. I WILL OFFER, among numerous Entries,— IDKBRING BINDER, new last year, and in good working order. ALSO,— IMASSEY MOWING MACHINE, in good working order. DAVID THOMAS, 12+111 Auctioneer. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1893. T WILL OFFER a Quantity of Sundries, -*■ consisting of— FURNITURE, BOOTS, DRAPERY, Etc. Sale at 12 a.m. sharp. D, THOMAS, 12*119 Auctioneer. Entertainment.



A.NNIVERSARY Day, MONDAY, DECEMBER 18. UNITED FRIENDLY SOCIETIES PRECEDED BY MONSTER PROCESSION, Starting from ODDFELLOWS' HALL, At 10 30a.m., Consisting of TABLEAUX AND EMBLEMS Of the various Orders .'— " Britannia," Robin Hoods in abundance. "Charity," Roman Soldiers, etc. SPORTS IN DOMAIN Beginning at 11.30 a.m. £60 GIVEN IN PRIZES. £60 DONKEY RACE. TUG OP WAR. BICYCLE RACES. GREASY POLE. Mirth, fun, and frolic, combined with genuine sport. Admission to ground— Adults, Is ; Children under 12, 6d. In the Evening A GRAND ENTERTAINMENT Will be held in the ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Leading Vocalists and Musicans of Danoerbury taking part. To wind up with a STARTLING COMEDY. Doors open 7.30 ; Concert at 8 p.m. 12*13 Prices, 2s and 1?. Public Notices. O HEARING commences at Clent Hills en MONDAY, December 18. 12 98 T. & J. HARRISON. PAROCHIAL DISTRICT OF LONG BEACH. A PARISH PETE in connection with XX the Church of England will be held on Mk Grigg's Grounds, Longbeach, on Boxing Day, December 26, 1893. Programme of Sports will appear in Guardian, Saturday, December 16, and Mak, Tuesday, December 19. 1115g "N~o" T I C~ E^ W, ELMSLY, COACIJ ANli BUGGY PAINTER. HAVING taken over Paint Shop from W. H. Paget, is prepared to PAINT all classes of Vehicles at Lowest Prices. All orders promptly attended to. 12_117 , G- JES3ON, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, GOLD AND SILVER-SMITH, OPTICIAN, Ac. .1 , ••• East Strset Ashb^rton. ■; ■- ' v * im ' '•' ■'■■■- HAS iust received a.n entirely NEW STOCK o| JB.WEL,LE;RY fo* the Ohristmae Trade, whioh he h now offering at GREATLY REDUCED PRICES for. Cash for One month only. Old Cruets, Spoons, ForW^ Elefifcror»i«*-^ e( j Ua j t o loesl; Birmingham PVatshas yieined^ and gaaranted for s 13 rabtfths, 4$ 6d.



1 Joseph Lue, a Chinese missionary, has arrived at Auckland trom Ballarat to labor among bis countrymen in Auckland, under the direction of the Auckland Chinese Missjon. The Education Department has decided that there Shall lie a conference of School Inspectors in Wellington in February. The memo, relating to this matter reads as follows :—" The Minister is under the im pression that the dissatisfaction indicated by these resolutions is not confined to teachers, but that there is a general opinion in favor of periodical or occasional exchange of Inspectors, and of bringing about a con ference between these officers for the pur pose of establishing greater uniformity in regard to the valuation of the work of the schools, and in the inteipretation of the various details of the standard regulations!" tmm^mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm J jk HAIR |PI VIGOR '■"■''* ~ ■-■'■■-"•"* period of life. It cures itching humors, and keeps the scalp cool, moist, and healthy. The base of Ayer's Hair Vigor is a refined and delicate fluid which does not soil or be come rancid by exposure to the air. and which is aa fperfect a substitute for the oil supplied by nature, in youth and health, as modern chemistry can supply. Ayer's Hair Vigor Q ntEPABBD BY Or, J. C. AVER & CO., Lowell, Mass., U. S. A. jJfF™ Beware of cheap imitations. The name—Ayer—is prominent on the wrapper and is blown in the glass on the bottom of each of our bottles, u-s-s*ca luo U'S'SGQ'! I -c: UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington-—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, %nd Saturday. Kcton and Nelson—-Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Auckland, via East Coast ports—Every Monday. Auckland, via West Ooasb ports—livery Thursday. . Dunedin— Monday, Tuesday and Friday Hobart and Melbourne—Every Tues- Sydney-, via Auckland, every Monday. Sydney, via Cook. Straps, every Tues- EXCufISiON SEASON.—During the months of December, January, and February return tickets will be issued over the Company's Intercolonial lines at Reduced Kates, available for return for three months from date of iss«e, For particulars apply to MILES & CO., LIMITED. 4XJBOTS* ASHBURTQU



Public Notice?. ' T\T OTIOE is hereby given in pursuance I-^ of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburrun Domain will be s»t apart for thd Ash burton Caledonian Society's Sports on TUES DAY, the 26th day of December inst., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz: — For each adult One shilling For each horse ... ... One shilling For each trap One shilling R. BiaD, Chairman Aehburton Domain Board, December 13, 1893. 12 114 ACUND, DUDLEY & CO. AUCTIONEERS, ttHAREBROKERS, STOCK AN STATION AGENTS. MONEY TO LEND OK APPROVED SECURITIES; AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES. Farms and Properties from 5O TO 5000 ACRES. Cash Advances made on Wool for ship ment to London, or for Sale in Chris church. 143. HEREFORD STREET Chbistchurch. D. 91ACPnERIOI (Late of R. Alcorn's), ■pIST CANE SUGARS for Preservin purposes can be had j»t the new Shop TAIN CRED STREET, Opposite Mitchell and Turner's, TEAS A. SPECIALTY. V My 2a Blend can't be beat in Ashburto Look out for the green-frosted window Goods delivered Daily in any part of Town. D. MACP~HEBSONJ TANCRED STREET Ashburton, 10



TOWALD Racing: Club. ANNUAL MEETING. To be held on the Racecourse, Tinwald, oo MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1894. ~~ President—Donald McLean, Esq, Vice- Presidents—Messrs G. A. M. Buckley, H. H. Wright, and Todhunter. Judge-* Mr E, G. Crisp. Stewards —Messrs J. Clark, J. M. Hampton, B. 'Hanks, J. Dixon, E. Gates, G. James, M. Redmayne, J. Small, J. Stevens, R. M. Cuthbertson; and Dr Tweed. Starter— Mr H Piper. Treasurer—Mr Thos. Stone. Handi cappers —Messrs J. Cresswell; (Trot)—J C Duncan. Clerk of Scales—Mr A. J. Kelly. Clerk of Course—Mr A. Hew son, -JPJ-fcOGtJRARIM E (Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club, and N.Z. Tiotting Association.) First Rack to Start at 12 30 p.m. 1. New Year's Gift Handicap, of 20 soys j second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomination, 7s 6d; acceptance, 10s, 2. Maiden Plate, of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Weight for age. One mile. Entrance, 15s. 3; Tinwald Cup Handicap (open), of 55 soys; second horse to receive 5 sovt from the stake. One mile and a half. Winner of any handicap of £40 or over after^ declaration of the weights to carry a penalty of 7lbs. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy. 4. Tinwald Handicap Time Trot, of 30 80V8 ; second horse to receive 5 soya out of the stake. About two miles. Nom ination, 10s; acceptance, 10s. 5. Welter Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horee to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of the Gup to carry 71bs penalty. Qne mile. Nomination, 10s; accept ance, 10s. 6. Novel Race, of 25 soys. Winner to be become the property of the Club, and to be sold by auction. Weight Sst, any overweight to be declared. Five fur longs. Entranoe, 10a. 7. Flying Handicap (open), of 30 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Tinwald Cup or Welter Handicap to carry 71bs penalty, of both races to carry lOlbs penalty. Six furlongs'. Nomination, 10a j accept ance, 13s. 3. Httrry Scurry, of 10 soys. For horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half ft mile Entrance 7s 6d, immediately after Flying Handi cap is run. RULES AND REGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will beheld under the Rules of Racing. The Trotting Pace under the Rules of the New Zealand Trotting Association. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and ob jections arising out of the raclDg Bhall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final. 8. The races (with the exception ox uup and Flying, which are open) are open to any horse commonly resident in the district from October 1, 1893, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district for the same period. 4. The district above mentioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn river, and on the south by the Waitaki river. 5. Five per cent will be deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with this programme, for the expenses of the course. 6. All nomination, acceptance, and en trance fees to go to the funds of the Club. 7. In 1, 5 and 7 events, horses winning any race after the declaration of the handi caps to carry 71bs extra. P NOMINATIONS. Nominations for the New Year's Gtft, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accompanied by fee, name, age, description; and performances o^-horse, ancs colors of nd,er, must be ip. writn?g,,anci in ttos fcandß o£ the Secretary,, at Stone's Bfotel, Tmw'alcl, nftt later than 9 p,m, on BATUR' DAY, December 9,1893. Nominations for ifrot must be accompanied by pedigree of horse and three last performances. WEIGHTS. Handicaps will be declared, on or about December IQ, ' AOOBMAN-CES. Acceptances for Handicap an/1 - fftt?«gfl for Maiden Plato a^d l*pv#Race W^tbJ in thehan# & the Secretary, at Stones Hotel, Tinwald/ not later than 9 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 27,,1893. A. A. FOOKS, H yj Secretary.



TOWN SEC TION -443 and 444, corner of Burnett and William streets, with seven roomed house, etc, thereon, on account of the Mortgagee. Not having sold this by auction I am prepared to receive offers for the property. T. BULLOCK. A BOON TO HOUSEHOLDERS ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT IN YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES KLLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Agent for the county, wfto will supply Customers in large or snail quantities. The Allandale Coal is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burn ing with a flame, does not sparkle, and leaves a white ash. It la both Cheap and Excellent. JAMES ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTON, 11 145 CHEAP PROPERTY. 372 acTes 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. There is a dwelling housed 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, TINWALD. — Cheap Property, Centrally situated, being not far from the Kailwfcy Station T.S. 150, contain' ing 1 rood 6 perches with well-built four roomed cottage thereon. Must be sold. T. BULLOCK. Ibriatmas, 189:*. WE have jast opened ou,t a. Splendid Assortment? of. FASHIONABLE SUITINGS, **ANCY WORSTEDS, WEST OF ENGLAND TROUSERINGS Specially Imported for the Present Season. Our Motto ia " Satisfaction." By giving a Good Fit, Best Workman ship, and Honest Value we find our old Customers return and bring th^eir f rie^ot^ for their next New S.u|tß. •••*■■• i This is the Best Recommendation for I CRAIGHEAD&BERRYMAN, 1 THE LEVDING TAILORS AND OU'C-, FITTpS, 4 3 ¥ $ U fc X 0 X, :



GREAT CASH SALE. IN ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ROBERT ALCORN. OVER £3800 worth of Clothing. Drapery, Boots, Glass and Earthenware. Iron mongery and Groceries, which muit be sold. The clothing is all Colonial made, most of it to my own order from Colonial tweeds. There is a great variety of men s and boys' hats, men's and youths' white regatta and Oxford shirts. Linoleums, flannelettes, shirtingu, 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, at 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. ] BOBEKT ALCOKN, ! 75 SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. j ~~~STW. Alcorn's CLEARING OUT SALI\ Further Reductions. i AS the Stock has to be cleared out quickly further reductions in all classes of Goods are now being CONCEDED TJ PURCHASERS. Dress Goods further reduced Prints and Delaines further reduced Brown Hollands further reduced Window Curtains and Quilts further reduced Damask Tablings further reduced Sunshades and Umbrellas further reduced Hoisery and Gloves further reduced Ladies' Capes and Dust Cloaks further reduced Corsets and Underclothing further reduced LADIES' HATS AND BOSfNETS Further Reduced. All accounts owing are requested to be paid promptly. S. W. ALCOJRN EAST STREET.



TO FARMERS. M CCORIICK lACHINE. The Best of All- Second to UTone CITE HAVE now on view the new McCORMICK STEEL BINDER with * » SIMPLE RNOTTER for Season 1893-94, and invito all farmers to inspect. Beduced Price. Also Binding Twine of the best quality at prices that prevent competition Binding Wire, Castor, Olive, Sperm, Lard, Valvoline, Lubroline, Neatsfoot Cylinder, and Machinery Oils at bottom prices Fishing Tackle in immense variety. Fishing Licenses New Goods in Electro-plate for the Xtnas Season and pi esentationa Get our price for Mason's Fruit Jars before purchasing elsewhere Enamelled and Brass Preserving Pans Cheavin's Rapid Walter Fi'.ter Bicycle Wheel Perambulators at Christchurch prices JOHN 088 & CO. SOLE AGENTS FOR THE McCORMICK REAPER AND BINDER.



FOR SALE—6O Aores, all in English grasses, not far from the Tinwald Sale yards, A property such as this-has often been asked for. T. BULLOCK. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR CHRISTMAS. NEW Season's Fruit, Cane Sugar, and all other lines at extraordinary Low prices for CASH—at D. MACPHERSON'S, TANCRED STREET. TO LET—Five-roomed dwelling House, Stable, etc., together with about 1J acres land, Charles Street, Allenton. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—2 sections well situated in Clark Street, Allenton, being lots 23 and 23, containing 2 rods 6 parches, ! part of R,S. 8767. T, BULLOCK, £v>O —THE SUM required for the *Jfc» grazing of about 80 acres close to Tinwald Sale Yards, until Ist September 1894. Verysuitable for a Sheep Dealer. Apply at Once to ,T. BULLOCK. FURNITU^: AND CHINA Wf TTAMPLX)N. will be • O • XJL pleased to see all his old customers at his new shop, East Street, (near old Kindergarten), to which place he has removed his business. 11180 TO FARMERS AMD OTHERS. tturdlel hurdles. 7ft Hurdles 2s 9J each In any quantity. W. H, COLLINS & CO , Timber Merchants. TO SHEEP FARMfiiRS 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, JAMES~OOSR, DURHAM STREET, NORTH, CHRISTOHURCH. Assigned Estate of W. J. S. McDowell, of H^nda, near A'shburton, Storekeeper for Tale, As a Going Concern, THE STOCK IN TRADE, GOODWILL FREEHOLD OF STORE, BAKERY AND BUTCHERY BUSINESS, WITH BOARDING-HOUSE. FULL PARHCULARS Stock. Sheets can be o^ta^d* ou th« Premies, fftftda l^essrQ friedlander Bros., Ashburton, And Messrs Cook and Gray, Accoun tants, Christchurch. To an energetic young maa with, moderate means, this ofljera a good oppor tunity to work i£\to,a very profitable little business. fcRCOOK Vrw«.. h%o f«iedl^peb| WMte^



Ashburton WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE QRE A T DISTRIBUTION OF 20,0001: PRESENTS. FREE OF CHARGE. 33rd Anniversary of the Opening?of - ABGYLE HOUSE. SPECIAL GIFT SEASON, 1893. G. L. Beath & Go. Have just received advices that twenty-three Cases and Crater of SPECIALLY SELECTED NOVELTIES Are now due at Lyttelton for the Christmas trade, and should be in their Warehouse in a few days, Thpy 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, my 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 [stated on Ticket. Tickets can be held till a number are accumulated, and maybe presented anytime up to December 31. Customers may however, select a Present at time of Purchase. NOVELTIES FROM VHSfiNA, JAPAN, GERMANY, CHINA, FRANCE, and ENGLAND, in Woodware, Chinaware, Platedware, Glassware, Basket ware, Japanese and Fancy Leather Goods, Dolls, Toys and Sundries, both useful and ornamental. G. L. BEATH & GO., TANORED STREET, ASHBURTON.



W. H, COLLINS & CO. HAVE JOST LANDED, ex Coptic: Pakeha, and Duk o evonshre,— magnificent araortment of ENDERS, FIRE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AND TILED REGISTER GRATES. 5 Bales of PapcrhanginffS of Choice Patterns and Splendid Quality. The above goods are direct from the Manufacturers to our order and will sold at lowest possible prices. NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWERS] TIMBER ex " Glencairn " and " Gisborne 60,000 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. W. H. Goliins and Co, MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS fßoyal Insurance Company. ■ AGENT. S FOR] Grey Valley Coal Company. I Springfield Pottery Company H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. H M. JONES. BANtV !|OLA U S AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ARE COMING AGAIN. A Large and Varied Stock of Books, Toys, and Fancy Goods, China Glass, and Plated Ware, carefully selected and suitable for Christmas and New Tear Presents from a penny Whistle to a Seventy Guinea Piano* Japanese Tables. Cabi> nets, Trays, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Etc. Desks, Workboxes, Writing, and Dressing Cases, Albums from Is 6d to 60s. Purses, Pocket Books. Letter and Card Cases. v»*a ■- ' ■ • ; DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. Exceptional Value for Christmas Trade. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. BOOKS! BOOK Sll BOp X S1! 1 For Prize and Presentation purpose?. School Committees very liberally dealt with to endeavour to keep trade in the place. CSRISTMAB AND NEW YJ3AR CARDS. Ivorine. Geletine, and Fringed Cards, hand-painted, unique, pretty, and chart* designs. Pack** «,f Cards froro 9d, Is, Is 6d, and 2s 6d each. H. M7JONES.



INSTEAD OF GIVING Presents at Christmas T¥7E GIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE VALUE ALL THE YEAR ROUND. The Immense Increase In our Business is a proof of this assertion ——:o:«—- ---WE HAVE LANDED, AND ARE LANDING, Large Parcels of New Goods FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS Bought direct rom the English manufactories, all of which wa are offcria^ at VERY LOW RATE Carpet and Felt , , Slippers. CHILDREN'S FROM Is. WOMEN'S, ALL SIZES, Is Od. MITCHELL & TURNER, TANCRED STEBET.