CORRESPONDENCEE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the opinions expiessed by our correspondents.)

RELIGIOUS INFIDELS.D

TO THE EDITOB. Sib,— A '" communicated " report of the services held on Sunday last by Mr Klein in the Oddfellows' Hall, says that, he " spoke of professed ministers of reli gion who had piven up the Bible as the word of God," and that "in this connec tion a preacher at the Wesleyan Confer ence lately held in Dunedin came under the preacher's lash. Such men were religious infidels. . . . , Men who stole the livery of heaven to serve ths devil in. They had just light enough to light people to the utter darkness." I presume all this refers to the lecture given by the Rev C. H. Garland on •^Higher Criticism of the Bible." I hold' no brief for Mr Garland, nor do I endorse every statement he made in his lecture, but I would like to ask Mr Klein a question or two. Did he hear the lecture or read a verbation report of it before speaking of the lecturer in auch opprobri ous terms? Has he given any special study to the literature of the "Higher Criticism " which warrants such emphatic pronouncement against one who honestly tries to expound it ? Without having done these things Mr Klein has no suffi cient qualification for acting the part of a public critic on such a topic. He may think that he possesses the gift of infalli bility and that he has a special mission to denounce any who dare to take a different view from his own, but it is rather late in the day for any one to set up such extravagant claims. At any rate those who find it difficult to believe in the infallibility of the Bible are h&rdly likely to transfer their faith, to Mr Klein.—l am, eto,, 8. Lawry.

TO THE EDITOR.

Sib, —That Mr Klein stands hi?h in his own estimation there is not a shadow of a doubt. That he is an eloquent speaker, a sincere evangelist, a Christian man, or even a "religious infidel" may also be true. One thing, however, Ido know to be true, that hia vulgar reference to a Wdcyan minister is exceedingly ungenerous, intensely unchristian, and impertinent in the extreme. His state ment "religious infidel" is one born of gross ignorance, self-conceit, religious intolerance, and overweening vanity, and is certainly minus the first principle of the Christianity which he himself pro f eases to teach. Allow me to inform Mr Klein that the minister he refers to is genuine, has the courage of hia opinions, and is not easily smashed up. "Two men went up into the temple to pray." One, we are told, was a genuine Pharisee, who prayed thanking God that he was not as other men are. Let me remind Mr Klein that it there are robbers of ** Heaven's livery "—whatever that high falutih expression may mean—and reli gious infidels—whoever they may be — there are also religious bigots, intolerant sentimentalises, and evea proud Pharisees as well—men who have done more harm to the cause of Christianity than all its avowed enemies put together;—l am, etc., Contributed No. 2.

SPORTING.

ALBURY RACES.

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TlBURtr, March 20. At vAlbury races Lord Zetland won fche Cup and Albury Handicap, Fraud the Hurdle Race, Leinaiie the Maiden Plate, Invader the Welter Handicap, Launcelot lithe District Handicap. Souter Johnny finished first in the Trot, but protests were lodged against all three placed horses.

The Postal Conference.

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Wellington, March 20. The Secretary to the Post office received the following cable from Dr Lemon this afternoon :— Brisbane 20. At the Postal Conference to-day Hon Mr Ward, Post master-General, New Zealand, gave notice of the following resolution :~ (1) Affirming the desirability of * second cable route via the Pacific to Vancouver, touching such places as may be agreed upon ; (2) authorising negotiations for a Canadian- Pacific postal service ; (3) regretting the continued non-participation by the United States in the subsidy to the present San Francisco mail service, and urging recon sideration, also a reduction in the over land transit ratee for the carriage of mails between San Francisco and >Tew York,

Severe Hurricane.

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Sr.DK by, March 20. News has been received that a terrible hurricane swept New Cali donia and the New Hebrides Islands on the 6th, 7th, and Bth inst. The latter, group appears to have been almost swept clear of evidences of civilisation. Nearly all the plantations were levelled and the whole of the i villages wrecked, while the loss o! life is reported to be enormous" Numbers of vessels were wrecked, but with the exception of the barque Empreza, their names have not been ascertained. The Empreza, which was recruiting amongst the group,became a total wreck, but it is not known whether any lives were lost.. The steamer Birtsgate fell in with the hurricane and had a narrow escape. Her steering gear became dis abled, but she managed to reach Noumea in safety. New Ca^donia suffered severely, but the eastern side seems to have felt the effects more than the other portion of the island. Every thing afloat was destroyed and houses were converted, into ruins. At the nipkel mines eleven lives were lost. The mail left shortly after the hurri cane occurred and fuller details were not to hand. Private advices indicate that the hurricane in the New Hebrides group was felt roost severely at Vila Hanah, while Ambrym and many other islands were unharmed. The Empreza was only dismasted and not wrecked. The schooner Ika Yuka became a total wreck. Fears are entertained for the safety of the steamer Croydon. (Received March 21, noon.) Sydney, March 20. The whole settlement at Port Sand wich, New Caledonian, was swept awayj The French Company has sustained heavy loss. The finest plantations have been destroyed. The Natives ar absolutely without food. The loss at Vielia Hannah is estimated at 125,000 francs. Noumea escaped though other parts were deluged, appalling floods having taken place. The loss is three million francs. 20,000 tons of nickel ore were washed into the sea. Many thrilling escapes are recorded. The Governor has cabled to France for £20,000 to relieve the immediate wants . of the residents,

COMMERCIAL.

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(Receive! March 21, noon.) London, March 20. The average price of English wheat is 24s 9d. •■, (

Ashburton Polo Club.

The following are the local entries for Wednesday's sports am) races :— Bending Competition—Denshires Jenny, Stewart's Bantam, Curtis' Connie, Rickman's Tim Whiffler, Buckley's Nobby, Saunders' Flyaway. . Hurdle Race—Curtis Gertie, Denshire s Jenny, Bland's Spider, Rickman's Tim Whiffler, Buckley's Nobby, Mackays' Topsy, Orr's Prince, Clark's Taffy. . Polo Cur—Buckley's B&jo, Denshires Jenny, Curtis' Connie, Stewarts Bantam, Rickman's Tim Whiffler, Palmer's Palm bearer, Bland's Spider, Saunders' Kahii, Mackay'sTopay,Buckley'sPink'un.Stewart s Capsize, W. Buckley's The Dunce, Orrs ( Prince. v | Polo Ball Race — Buckley's Nobby, Saunders Supplejack, Curtis' Connie, Stewarfe Bantam, Palmer's Palmbeare. Cigar and Umbrella RACE—Denshires Jenny, Curtis' Connie, Claridge's Palirbearer, Orr's Prince, Clark's Taffy. Tandem Race—Saundera' Supplejack and Kahu, Stewart's Bantam and Capsize, Buckley's Pink 'un and Nobby, Curtis' Connie and Gertie. _, Ladies' Bracelet—Mrs Buckleys The Dunce, Mrs Ferguson's TopsyjMrs Denshires Jenny, Mrs Restell'sPalmbearer, Mrs Bland's Spider, Mrs Saunders' Kahu, Miss Clark's Bantam, Misß Steward's Connie, Mi&b X., Buckley's Blinkbonny, Mrs T. Leahy s Jimmy Nuts. . Fancy Costume Race—Buckley's Banjo, Curtis' Connie, Curtis' Gertie, Denshires Jenny, MackayV Topsy, Stewart's Capsize, Rickman's Tim Whiffler, Bland'B Spider, Clatk'a Taffy, Orr's Prince, Restell's Palm bearer, Sauudera' Kahu, Leahy's Jimmy Nut*. . The entries from outside competitors do not close until this evening. The first race on Wednesday starts at half-past one. Admission to the course Is, and to the stand another shilling.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

[per prkss association!. (Received March 21, 10.35 a.m.) THE HORRuRS OF SIBERIA. ST. Petersburg, March 20. The ? {Kidomoski" publishes the statement that a gang of exiles chained together were enveloped by snowstorms on the march, near Tomsk, in Siberia. Two hundred and eighty, of whom sixty-two were political prisoners, perished. Only ninety-one escaped

THE ASHBURTON GPAttPIAJS: TUESDAY, MARCH 21, 1893.



Mr T. Bullock.^ SATURDAY,~¥AICH 25. Town Property centrally situated in Moore Street. 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. 416 and part of 415, containing 1 rood 20 perches, Moore Street, on which is erected a comfortable dwelling house of six rooms with all conveniences. The garden is well stocked with fruit trees ; it is centrally situated ; desirable pro perty. ALSO,— T.S. 414 and part of 415, with stable thereon, adjoining the above. Exceptionally easy terms of payment, viz., small cash deposit, balance by instal ments, bearing interest at 7 per cent per annum. 84e at 11.30. ""¥. BULLOCK, 3*].p3 Auctioneer. "^SATURDAY, MARCH 25. Town Section 751, Corner of Peter Street and Eaat Belt. Capital site for a residence. First class Land. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell the above by Public Auction at the Arcade on the date named, at 11.30 a.m. I Easy terms if required. T. BULLOCK, 3§143 Auctioneer. Fried lander Bros. ASHBURTON BAM AND EWE FAIB, • " ' ■■'' AT '; TINWALD S A LEYARDS, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1893. WE Shall Offier at the above fixture the following Lines of SHEEP for various clients. — On account of John Origg, Esq., -t f\f\ Border Leicester Ram LAMBS i)f\ English Leicester Ram LAMBS On account Messrs Mawson Bros., Q/"V English Leicester Ram OU LAMBS /•f\ English Leicester Ram LAMBS, OU bred by J. Bonifant, Esq. Also, -ja»A 3onnd Mouthed Merino l£n\J EWES 1 071) six'tooth Menno EWES OOf) Half bred EWE 3, &c R. FRIEDALNDEK, 31136 Auctioneer. Mr" D. Thomas"" BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, APRIL 8, 1893. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from the Deputy Official Assignee, Timaru, in the estate of D. M. Ross, to offer for sale by Public Auction (as above)— R.S. 26002 containing 20 acres, situated fronting the Beach, Seafield. Sale at 2 o'clock D. THOMaS, 3J140 Ashburton. S^Utt LITTLE FARM CONTAINING 265 *2 ACBEg Known as Hamilton's, Winchmore Road. DrTIHOMAS (in conjunction with , JL Mr T. Bullock} has received instructions to sell by Auction at the ARCADE OS Saturday, April 8, 1*93 All those parcels of land, being R.S. 24018, 24019, 26164, 27249 and 27325, situated within 2£ miles of Ashburton. The Lund is well fenced and watered, and there is a comfurtable Dwelling and good Outhouses upon it, | Sale at 2 o'clock. Inspection Invited. T. BULLOCK,\Joint Agents, D. THOMA.S, J Ashburton. 3 142 I HAVE FUK SALE CHEAP— G)A.r\(\ A eras on bank of Rangitata, M^yjyJ, nayr occupied by Mr J. W. Sawle. flinj Acres SinpJe Tree Estate. £\f\*} Acres on right bank of Rangi- OU4 tata river, R.S. 25471. G)K(~\ Acres Timaru district, fnur &O\J miles from Temuka, R.S. 10329 and 10338. "1 C\d Acres, twelvemilesfromTimaru J~<J\J K.S. and 21545. 3 141 "" IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE. VAKANDI, THUESUAY, MARCH 30, 1893, MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Mr S. Wright, (who has sold his Farm) to dispose of the whole of his LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, as follow, viz.— w Off) » Four, six, and eight-tooth 040 Second Cross EWES q pr r\ Second Cross LAMBS 1 ztO Firsb Oross four"tooln wliS QQ Mixed SHEEP -i £) Draught HORSES « Unbroken HORSES rt Light HORSES, broken to harness 1 Double-furrow and 3 single Ploughs, 2 sets four-leaf Harrows, set Disc Harrows, Grubber, 2 McOormick Reapers, 10ft. Roller, Duncan Corn and Seed Drill, 3 Drays, ' Waggon, Whitechapel Dogcart and Harness, 285 bushels Ryegrass, 6 ba<*s Cocksfoot, Grass Seed Cleaner, Scales and Weights, and a large quantity of sundries. Luncheonprovidecl. Sale at twelve o'clock. No RBserve. D. THOMAS, 3tj3f Auctions©*.



Public xsotioes ft *HE Ashburton Amateur Cycling and I Athletic Club invite Tenders for Refreshments Booth for Sports Easter Monday, Tenders received by undersigned till FRIDAY Next. F. DEN BY, 3 148 Hon. Sec. ~~ ASHBURTON pOUNTY pOLO riLUB. SPORTS & PONY EAOES. ASHBURTON RACECOURSE, WEDNESDAY, M4KCH 22 1.30 p.m. EIGHT EVENTS, Including Tandem, Cigar >nd Umbrella, Hurjle Races, etc. ______ ASHBURtoFINDUSTRIA.L BUILD ING SOCIETY. A MEETING of applicantsfor shares in the above Society, will be held in the Arcade Chambers on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd inst., at 8 p.m. for the purpose of adopting rules, electing directors and other officers, and other important business. IL Z INDER, 3 121 Chairman Provisional Directors.



FONERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr William Aitken are respectfully informed thafc the Funeral of his beloved wife, Eliza-beth; will move from his residence, Willowby, on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd inst., at eleven o'clock a.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 3H34 Undertakers. NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. S.S. MIOWEHA AND WARRIMOO. THF LARGEST AND SWIFTEST STEAMERS IN THE TRADE. >^g|||p w> MIOWERA, AIT ILLSaiI for Melbourne and Sydney, yV via Port Chalmers and Bluff, on SATURDAY, MARCH 25, at 5 p.m. Passengers and cargo at lowest rates. KIKSEY & Co., Agents, Christchurch and Lyttelton. Local Agent, HENRY ZANDER, "XTOILCE >8 hereby given in pui-buance ±\ of the "Public Reserves Act, 1885" clauses 5 and 6, that the Ash burton Domain will be set apart for the Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club's Sports on Easter Monday, the 3rd day of April prox., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the SK^^ ONE SHILLING For ech Horse ... ONE SHILLING For each Trap ... OJNE SHILLING R. BIBD, Chairman Aahburton Pdnnin Board. March 21, 1893. 3 146 5O Acre Farm. T7IOR PRIVATE SALE—SO Acres •I- Lane}, situated between Chertsey and Dromore, being Lot 6, part of Reserve 264, on the Main South Road. There is a House, Stable, and Orchard, sheltered by Pines, on the land. 40 Acres are ready for Wheat, 5. acres in Stubble, balance newly laid down to Grass. For particulars apply DAVID THOMAS, 3 H§ Aghburton. fTUE ANJS HAL BAZAAR and Sale of 3 Work in connection with the Paro chial District of Longbeach, in aid of the Church Funds, will be held in the TEMPLAR HALL, TINWALD, ON EASTER MONDAY, April 3, 1893. Bazjar opens at 2 p.m. Luncheon provided on a liberal scale at a very moderate charge. Aiiy contributions of produce or live stock may be left at Mit Clothier's Store, Tinwald, and they will be thank fully acknowledged. Admission, Ql j Children, half-price. 5*140



J. T. Ford and Co. BAM AND EWE FAIR. THURSDAyTmAEOH 23, 1893. MESSRS J. T~FORD & CO. (in con junction with Mr Henry Zander), have received instructions to sell On account of T. N. Pigby, Esq.,— -J Two-tooth LINCOLN RAM. 1 Aged LINCOLN STUD RAM, -1- bred by C. T. Dudley. X LINCOLN RAM LAMBS. 4 ENGLISH LEICESTER RAM: LAMBS, by first prize Ram. On account of G. Sutton, Esq., Invercar gill,— ■i pj LINCOLN-LEICESTER RAMS. \ p^ PUREBRED LINCOLN RAMS. On account of P, C. Threlkeld, Esq,,— OH SHEARLING ENGLISH LEI <Z\J CESTER RAMS. On account of Anama Station, — SOUND MOUTHED MERINO fOKJ EWES. J)KA Failing Mouthed MERINO J. T FORD, 3 128 Auctioneer. Mr John G. Restell. EWE AND BAM FAIR, TINWALIT YARDS. ' THURSDAY, MARCH 23. MR JOHN G.IIESTELL (in con junction with the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited), has received instructions from | various Clients to sell the following lines of Sheep:— On account C. J. Harper, Esq.,— 1 1 OO TWO-TOOTHHALFBRED JL X& tJ EWES, by English Leicester I Rams ; a grand line. On account of M. Redmayne, Esq.,— kfif) Half bred Four-tooth EWES. *\Kf\ Second Cross Four-tooth OOKJ EWES. .These Ewes are large framed and in splendid condition. On account of a Client,— ■iOAA Half and Three-quarterbred JL &\J\J Two-tooth EWES, i AAA Sound mouth MERINO JL U\J \J EWES ; straight from the, I station this year. ' Fuli moutll Crossbred EWES. RAMS. ! On, account John Holmes, Esq., View mount, — G\ f* Border Leicester Rams X South Down O Downs -i Shropshire Down -j Stud Leicester Down On account of F. M. Rickman, Esq., — 1 OO RAMS > including Shropshire, WjVJ English Leicesters, Lincoln, and Merino On account of a Olient, — ij Four-tooth Border Lpioeaters Q Four-tooth Shropshire Downs -i *y Four-tooth Lincolns, Cn account M. Redmayne, Esq.,— H f~\ Two-toolh Shropshire Down pf Shropshire Ram Lamba ALSO,— J 7pf Shropshire Down Rams, from Q the celebrated flock of William Nelson. Esq. ( Nelson Broo), Petane, Hawke's Bay On account of other Clients,— I*7 pf English and Border Leicester, I t_) Lincolns, and Halfbreds On account R. Handcock, Esq.— n Purebred Lincoln Ram?, bred by Hon. John McLean •i A Border Leicester, Tancred -*-^ breed. H. H. SECRETAN, Agent. 3 114 JOHN R,. BLAND, Auctioneer. Miles and Co., Ltd. RAM AND EWE FAIR. TINWALD SALEYARDS. TUursdayTMARCH 23. SPECIAL ENTRIES. On account Alford Estate, the following High-class Sheep,— -t \y BORDER LEICESTER RAMS. | '/> LINCOLN Two-Tooth RAMS. Xi lO Superior Two-tooth Three- OvU quarcerbred EWES, by Lin coln Rams. On account Messrs T. and J. Harrison, Olent Hills, ----j KAA Sound-mouthed MERINO _L 0U U EWES, free from Foot-rot; and never had Crossbred Lambs. On account C. J. Harper, Esq., Hack thorne, — 1 ft no merino kwes -1 C\C\ HALFBRED EWES' QA Half bred LAMB RAMS,' by OU Leicesters, out of Merinos. On account of J. Cathcart Wason, Esq., Cor war, — O A Good LINCOLN RAMS. All first-class Sheep. On account Lowcliffe Estate, — OH Good LINCOLN RAMS, two &yj tooth. Further entries solicited. MILES & CO., Limited., F. A. iRCHER, 3J90 Auctioneer. "HAYMAKERS." THE above named Popular Cantata WILL NOT be given next Friday as previously announced, having be«n unavoidably postponed" till FRIDAY, 1 APRIL 7, 1893. See future announce-, ments. Oddfellows' Hall, April ft 1893. 3131



MR T. BULLOCK. jQO A TTVc TT5.777, Cox street, S/wU IUB. for Sale at the abcve figure. Capital building site, beat side of the street. Liberal terms if tequired. viz., £2 cash, balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. £Ofj Commodious Store in West &O» Street. Rental required for the year—£3s. Apply to T. BULLOCK. A BARGAIN.—4 Sections number 17, 18,19, 20, together with Cottage, Allen ton, Apply to T. BULLOCK. NICE LITTLITpROPERTY AT WATERTON. WHAT IS OFTEN ASKED FOR. A Small Farm, with Dwelling House, etc. 3f\ Acres, conveniently situated, not V far from the Waterton School, divided by well grown fences into pad ocks, well watered. There is a Dwelling House of five rooms and other improve ments. "Very desirable property for an industrious man. Easy terms. =P^ 1 fid CORNER SECTION. _1AJ»« a capital building site, centrally situated, being T.S. 674, containing Quarter-Acre, corner of Have lock and William sweets. First class land, easy terms. Apply to T. BULLOCK. __ STA 0 X WTWWK ~ £25 Reward £25 THE Undersigned offers the above Reward to any one who will ghe such information as will lead to the con viction of any person wilfully causing Stack Fires in any part of the Ashburton County. DAVID THOMAS *33 Ashbiirton. stelS""claff~cuFting and crushing. Gteorge Osborne Begs to announce that he is PREPARED TO CUT CHAFF AND CRUSH GRAIN IN ANY QUANTITY He uses Messrs Andrews and Beaven's best Canterbury Chaffcutter, and their crusher with latest improvements, and can therefore guarantee giving every satis faction. ' ' Ordtrs may be left with MR GUDSELL, Tinwald; Or, GEORGE OSBORNE, 3*5 WUlowby,



—Nott Landing— NEW WINTER GOODS. Craig he a d & Berryman, The Tailoring: Firm. H ROBERT MURRAY* /j&v Watcb and Clock GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, *c., BAST STREET. T" HAVE'just landed direct from London a magnificeut assortment of, high-claM J_ l'wenty^ne Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock alraady on hand, enable? me to show a Variety of Elegant Designs 'UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &o. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.l\ WARE, FANCY GQQDS &c. Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents &a V PROMPT AITENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. KAIAPOI HOUSE i IN TH E FRO N T RANK WI T H Complete Stocks OF LINOLEUMS OILCLOTHS w l ■ ■ . CARPETS § MATTINGS MATS o RUGS CURTAINS | MUSLINS 5 BLANKETS SHEETINGS Houseliold JLlnens and Fiirnisliln^ A SPECIALTY, . \: \ ' ■••"■■•' ■. ■ ■ .. ,_■ MITCHELL and TURNER,



NOW IS A CHANCE TO SAVE MONEY. NEW GOODS™NEW GOODS, JUST TO HAND. LF you want a Good Suit at a low price, go to the Ash burton Scientific Tailoring Company, where you will have a grand assortment of Fancy Trouserings, Coatings, and Tweeds of great variety to choose from. Don't forget the address, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. G. J. F LUBI.OW, Manager. Hampton's ■pURNITURE Ylf AREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Is Opposite Mitchell and Turner's. TRY HAMPTON'S FOB Perambulators from 22a 6d Perambulator? Reversible Hoods from 355, Patent Kubber Tires Basket Ware Chest Drawers . Chairs and Tables Bedsteads Cheap Furniture All Repairs Colonial Couches Wire Spring Mattrasses BRANCH BUSINESS, EAST STREET, Below Patching's. GREAT ASSORTMENT OF, CROCKERY, AND FANCI G00D3. ---2J35 CHE IP. ASHBUKTON ARCADE pAINTING & pAPERHANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN WILSON (Late Jas. Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPEKHANGINGS in New Designs. BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variety. Estimates for Pointing and Dieorating given. AH work executed promptly, with the very best materials Mid workmen. JOHN ARCADE, BURNETT STREET, 3{jßo ■■■ ■. '«i ■ ■ ■ ■



t William Stocks, ,-,* : MONUMENTAL MASON, ', ■ '•■■'' MudiuH street Soutlft, ; : . ; " CHRIS IChURCff, ■:,$ ■ , tirISHES to call the attention ef persona in' w»nt'of YY Monumental Work that he intend* to sell ;t|» . ; present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, aid other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Price*. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kwrbings reduced m price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with tht trade done in first-class order. An early inspeeUot invited. Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason, able offer for the present Stock w«)l result in a sale. Williah Stock*. TRADE /W^3t^x\ MIRK. _____ jr*_}ir __________—___________( m^tt ' STOP! STOP!! V\^^| J* AND BEAD!!,! TT7E HAVE NOW UNPACKED OUR STOCK OF KKW GUNS VV FOR THIS SEASON'S SHOOTING,— Consisting of Single and Double Barrel Breech Loaders]; also Hammerlem Guns, of the noted Martini-Henry Pattern. AS FOR FINISH, STYLE, AND QUALITY, WE CAN RECOMMEND THEM. Our price is from £1 to £7 10s, and if once in tho hands of a sportsman, will be found in every respect equal, if not superior, to many gang sold at three times the price. So those anxious to procure a gun which will giro them thorough satis* faction, we invite their inspection. All kinds of Ammunition and Sportmtn'i Requisites in Stock. Stephens Bros., Market House. Temporary Premises OLD TOWN HALL (Next MR RANDALL). ANDREW ORR XT AVING REMOVED to the above address willl hold a \ GREAT CLEARING 54 if OP Drapery, Clothing and Bouts, FOR ONE MONTH DURING THE REBUILDING OF HIS OLD PBEMIISES. The Greatest Bargains Ever Offered in the History of Ashburton. —-COME EARLY. — ANDREW ORR. NOTICE- " W. H. COLLIER BEGS TO INTIMATE JTHAT HE HAS MOVED BACK TO THE NEW BUILDING "The Corner," Which Customers will find to be the best lighted and moat convenient Shop in Ashburton. A very Large and Complete Stock has arrived from Home, and the large shop is stocked to overflowing. All Goods will be sold at prices that cannot be touched, A MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF DRAPERY The finest and most fashionable display of DRESS GOODS in Ashburton] THE LARGE SHOW BOOM ' Is a sight to be seen, and is filled with the FEWEST FASHIONS IN MANTLES, JACKETS, MILLINERY, : FEATHERS, CORSETS, &c, Ac. LADIES who only wish to inspect, as well as those who wish to purohaw will be cordially welcomed. , W. H. COLLIER, " Tae Corner." WILLIAM SPARROW;, [(Late of the arm of Sparrow and Berryman}, Tailor and Outfitter, I AIM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And t» enable me to do lh» I have decided to charge Pricm that have new^beei heard of in Aahburton Come and See for Yourself NEWEST .  ■ ; Tweeds, Coatings, & Faiicy Suitings, SOTI^THE ADDRE3S : fgjg* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s ano H. 0. Segers. EALI BTREET, ASHBURTONJ '