CABLE NEWS.

A meeting of the Executive was held at Melbourne on Friday, when it was decided that the capital sentence passed on Mrs Kaorr alias Thwaites should be carried out. Mr Audley Ooote, M.LO. of Tas mania, iepresentative in Australia of the Societe Francaise dcs Telegraphs Sousinarins, states that a syndicate is ready to lay a fresh cable. There are over 100 candidates for the two vacancies on the staff of the Auckland University Council.- Sir Walter Buller and Bishop Selwyn are not assisting in the selection. In the House of Commons Mr Bigby, Solicitor-General, replying to a question in reference to the status of the Duke of Saxe-Coburg (Prince Alfred) as Sovereign Prince, said he did not owe allegiance to the Queen of England, The New South Wales Premier has replied to the Premier of Victoria that as the other colonies had agreed to invite the Duke of York to visit the colonies, New South Wales would not stand out. Mr Henry Reynolds, of New Zea land, has resigned the secretaryship of the Colonial Butter Committee, giving as his reason that some members are selling far below the official price. Nelson Bros, are opening freezing stores for butter, so as to enable im porters to regulate the market. The London "Times" states that the entire body of Roman Catholics in Italy are in a state of revolt against the politics enunciated by the Vatican, and all the Cardinals, with the excep tion of Cardinal Rampolla, Secretary of State to his Holiness the Pope, are I friendly towards the Triple Alliance.

LABOR ITEMS

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Sydney, December 29. The outcome of the dispute with regard to the hewing rate is that the miners in the Woonona mine have ceased work, and their example will be followed to-morrow by the men in the South Bulli and Mount Kembla mines. The non-associated collieries anticipate larger trade o ving to the mines being idle, and the increase in their output is expected to absorb a considerable number of the strikers. At Newcastle the proprietors of the Greta colliery j have informed the men that unless j they accept a rate of 2s 6d per ton the mine will be closed. As the result of a conference held to day the proprietors of the Wallsend, Lambton, Burwood, Stockton, Helton, Wickham, and Bullock Island mines, and the Newcastle Coal Company decided to follow the example of the Australian Agricultural Company, which a few days ago agreed not to reduce the hewing rate beyond 3s 2d. The following associated collieries will close until the times improve, viz:— Co-operative, Brown's collieries, Mer tbyr, Duckenfield, Dudley, Greta, and West Wallsend. Brisbane, December 30 The Mount Morgan Company has applied for six months' exemption from labor conditions for the whole of the Company's property outside the freehold, on the ground of the present unprofitable nature of the workings. The granting of the application will enable the Company to dispense with the labor of nearly two hundred men.

FIRE.

We have it on good authority that the Westerfield Mill was burned down this morning, shortly before noon. No par ticulars are yet to hand.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

]»««I> Xcrcl Mining. Wellington, December 30. The Victorian Government have agreed to allow their geologist to visit New Zea land and report on the prospects of deep level mining. A Biff Post. The Rimutaka brought one of the largest parcel posts ever carried to the colony. There were 79 boxes, and 35 for Wellington contained 600 parcels. A man backed himself for five shillings to fight a dog in a hotel yard. The dog won and the man is now in the hospital. Bis face is badly bitten. The I»««an* f«r X.arm. There were 396 applications for a few sections of land on the east and west coasto. For one section there were 101 applicant*. There were 217 for perpetual lease and 175 with right of purchase.

Sad Blessings.

While we write this a baby is bawling so that our nerves would be shattered after ten minutes of it, supposing that we had any nerYSB to be irritated Dy such a small matter. Who would be without children, once having known the incomparable happiness of their society. They have all your virtues and none of your vices—you can look into their eyes and see yourself as you were once so long ago—you can feel for them that affec tion and pride and fear so strangely mingled which only the father caa feel, and a merci ful fate does not draw the veil to show you them a few yean older when they are no longer children but men and women, inherit ing all your faults. Bus (the mother, and not the father, is really the houseband. The mother holds them together, gives them the first education, and if need be, the last kiss. The mother it with them in all their joys and sorrows, and just as she loves them more she in made by them to suffer more than anybody else* Alluding to children, a well-known Australian poet says, "Sad blessings that a mother craves," Ay, sad blessings at their best. As childhood is a critical time for the character, so w it a dangerous time for the bodily system. Nearly all urinary weaknesses are evidenced during childhood. Every child suffering from incontinence in urine can be cured by Warner's Safe Cure. Nine out of ten children are subjected to this troublesome •ffecion, especially at night, which is due in a great measure to weakened condition of the controlling muscles. The causes which lead to such a condition are difficult to trace. Oftentimes errors to diet or the enervating effect of of some deliberating disease may act as an exciting cause. Warner's Safe Cure acts as a strengthening agent directly upon the muscles, nerves and tissues of the affected parts, and furthermore Warner's Safe Cure will prevent and remove all forms of kidney. urinary and liver trouble. If the

South Dunedin Murder.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. Dunedin, December 30. Dobson and Kufner, concerned in the South Dunedin murder affray, were formallj brought before the Police Court, and remanded till Friday next, pending the result of the coroner's inquiry.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

A GOOD RETURN.

Capetown, December 28. The output of gold for the year from the Randt mine in Johannesburg was a million and a half ounces,

LIBERAL GIFT.

New York, December 28. Carnegie, the millionaire, has pro mised a donation of £1000 for each working day in January and February in aid of the fund for the relief of the Pittsburg poor. In addition to his handsome dona tion to the poor of Pittsburg, Mr Carnegie is running his mills during the winter months at a loss of £20,000.

AN UNWISE SPEECH.

Mr W. T. Stead, editor of the "Review of Reviews," addressing a meeting of ladies in Chicago, said the wealthy and selfish women of the audience were worse than prostitutes, a remark which provoked great up roar.

AN UNHAPPY PAIR.

Berlin, December 28. It appears that owing to quarrels with the Duchess during their travels Archduke Otto of Saxony attempted to commit suicide by shooting himself with a revolver.

(Received December 30, 11 a.m.*

VICTORIA N AGENT-GENERAL.

London, December 30. The rumortd appointment of Mr D. Gillies as Victorian Agent-General meets with wide approval. Melbourne, December 30. Mr Gillies has been appointed Agent- General in London, and Mr 0, H. Pearson is to be retained as Secretary.

AUSTRALIAN.

Brisbane, December 29, At the Wesleyan picnic at Croydon a large number of children were poisoned from some unknown cause. Twenty-three required medical treat ment; but are now out of danger.

SEVERE WEATHER.

Sydney, December 29. The most severe westerly galea ex perienced for years are raging along the coast, and inland the weather is bitterly cold, while snow is falling on the Blue Mountains and in other parts of the cou.itry.

NEW GOINEA.

In connection with the alteration of boundaries in New Guinea, it is ex plained that, in order to check the fierco marauding of a tribe known as Tugeri, who are located in Dutch terri tory Sir William Macgregor suggested to the Dutch authorities that, if they could not deal with the marauders, they should alter the boundary and include the tribe under British super vision. The Dutch agreed to the proposal, and ceded sufficient territory for the purpose.

ACQUIESCING.

The Premier has replied to the Premier of Victoria that, as the other colonies had agreed to invite the Duke and Duchess of Yo»*k to visit the colonies, New South Wales would not stand out.

FREETRADE.

Mr Reid, leader of the Opposition, iv addressing a meeting at Raima, declared that if the Freetrade Party got into power they must repeal the tariff of 1891 as soon as possible, and, in order to do that, they would have to bring in direct taxation.

THE "AGE" LIBEL ACTION.

Melbourne, December 29. The jury in the Speight v. "Age" libel case, desiring further infarmation on certain points, adjourned considera tion of their verdict until today.

(Received December 30, 11.10 a.m.)

HOPEFUL PROSPECTS.

Sydney, December 30. The New South Wales Treasurer is sanguine that there will be a surplus at the end of the year, and declares the expectations of the revenue are more than realised ; also that in spite of an unprecedented year of financial diffi | culties, he will be able to present an excellent array of figures, and has no hesitation in stating that the colony is now in a sound financial position. Unless something unfortunate hap pened the coming year will be a highly satisfactory and prosperous one.

(Received December 30, 11.30 a.m.)

CYCLING.

Sydney, December 30 f. Kerr the cyclist, states that he has no! present intention of making a match with Meintjes, champion cyclist of Cape Colony,

A LABOR COLONY.

Melbourne, December 30. The Leongatha labor colony proved a failure, chiefly owing to the un suitable character of the land, which was too heavily timbered to permit of its being easily cleared.

THE CHILD MURDER CASES.

J The executiou of Mrs Knorr has i been fixed for January 15.

RAILWAY MANAGEMENT.

Government has abandoned the idea of sending to America for a rail way expert.

THE WEATHER.

Brisbane, November 30. Mr Wragge forecasts squally and tempestuous weather in the neighbor hood of Lord Howe Island, and antici pates the disturbance causing it will pass between Norfolk and Auckland Islands. ..

COMMERCIAL.

Lonron. December 29. Australian and New Z aland Mortgage Company* 4J per coat share*, tßk The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,93«,000 quarters, and for the Continent, 1,060,000 quarters. London, December 29. The weekly returns of the Bank of England published to-day show the total reserve to be £15.488,000, and the pro portion of reserve tj liabilities 45 68 I Contois, 98; three months' bills discounted at 2£ per cent; New Zealand 4 per cent inscribed stock, 106 ; 3| per cents, 96. New Zealand frozen mut on, first quality, 4|d per lb ; secoad quality, 3§ I ; lamb, tirat quality, 4£d. New Zealand long-berried wheat,.ex warehouse, flat, 295; South Australian wheat, ex warehouse, restricted, 29s 9d ; Victorian, 29a 3d, Danish butter, 119s per cwt; Vfctorian IOOd to 106s.

The Maori Elections.

Auckland. December 28, Ropata Te Ao is the Native mem ber of Parliament elected to represent the Western Maori district. It is stated at Utorohanga that the Ngatimaniapoto Native, who polled next highest number of votes, will petition against Ropata Te Ao's return, on the ground that the latter was on the European 'oil for the Otaki district at the time of his nomination, undei the name of Hema Sopata Te Ao. On the nomination day it is said tbe Returning Officer was assured that Hema Ropato Te Ao and Ropata Te Ao were different persons, whereas it is now said they are one and the same. Eketone, it is stated, will endeavour to get Ropata Te Ao disqualified under the Electoral Act, 1893.

SHIPWRECKS.

FOUNDERING OF A STEAMER,

SUPPOSED LOSS OF SrXTEEN LIVES.

INTERESTING STORY BY THE SOLE SURVIVOR.

[per prkss association.] Sydney, December 29 The yacht Irex capsized yesterday between Broken Bay and Sydney. Her two occupants were rescued after being nine hours in the water. Melbourne, December 29. The Alert, a steamer of 440 tons, running under the agency of Huddart, Farker and Co., was wrecked to-day off Jubilee Point on the back beach of borrento, a watering place of Port Philip Bay. She was returning from the Gippsland Lakes, in which trade she was engaged. As far as is known at present the cook is the only sur vivor, but as he has not yet regained consciousness no details of the disaster are available. It is believed the vessel had two passengers. All the officers and crew are supposed to be drowned. The names are Captain A. Mathieson, Chief Officer Hodge, Chief Engineer Thomson, Seamen and Firemen Kil patrick, Thomas, Mclvor, Dodd Mullready, Malone, Thomson, William son and Matheson. A heavy gale was raging when the vessel struck. Later. Later particulars show that the Alert left Bairnsclale, in the Gippsland lakes district, on Wednesday evening. There were three passengers —James Newton, clerk in the Treasury Depart ment, and two men whose names are unknown, one a friend of Captain Mathesnn's and the other a steerage passenger. Pointing, the sole sur vivor, was washed ashore amidst a quantity of debris. The wreck appears to have happened nearer Cape Schanck than Sorrento. Pointing has recovered conscious ness and says he got ashore at day break and at once became insensible. The vessel foundered during the gale at four o'clock yesterday afternoon, and he drifted about on a raft all night. A terrible sea was^ running, which frequently washed him off his frail support, "but being a great swimmer he always succeeded in re gaining his hold. He says the vessel foundered so suddenly that there waa no time to launch the boat. There we;e seventeen men on board, all told t (Received December 30, 11 a.m.) Melbodrnb, December 30. The first news of the wreck of the Alert caused great sensation, especially as there was only one survivor, and he was not in a condition to give details of the disaster. It took some time to restore Pointing in orde* to ascertain the name of the vessel. A large New foundland dog belonging to a visitor to Sorrento was made to nestle close to his body, and Pointing was restored by the warmth. Pointing's statement showed that the weather had been terribly bad throughout the whole voyage, and when the steamer was rounding Cape Schanck a southerly gale was blowing with hurricane force, accompanied by a terrific sea. The Alert shipped a good deal of water but the officers entertained hopes of weathering the storm until about a quarter garter past four, when an enormous green sea broke on board, and as the steamer rolled the aea tilled the decks flush with the rails, and everything movable on deck was carried overboard. Water passed down the hatches and skylight*, and the fires in the engine room were put out at once. A great volume of steam poured from below and apprised all on board of their danger. At this time the steamer lay helpless in the trough of the sea, and Captain Mathieson called all hands on deck with lifebelts, but the crew had scarcely mustered before one sea after another broke over the steamer, bury ing her to the gunwale. Then sud denly she went from under their feet, and crew and passengers were left struggling with the waves Pointing | managed to get hold of a hatch, but it kept turning over and putting him under water. At last he lost ft, and then started swimming. He saw the steward alongside him for several minutes, and was compelled to see him drown without being able to assist him. After he had been about an hour in the water, he passed Captain Mathieson,who *as swimming strongly, but did not answer when he hailed him. Pointing then got hold of a cabin door, and clung to it all through the night. Whenever he looked up he could see Cape Schanck light, and was able to steer by it for the shore. He felt himself growing colder and colder, but at last when day was breaking he touched the sandy bottom, staggered a, i few steps up the beach, am} then felj unconscious. He remembered nothing more till he saw rescuers around him. Four bodies have been gashed ashore dreadfully mutilated. Among them are the captain, engineer and a fire-

NEW AUSTRALIA.

[per pke-s association.]

(AdkljUDE, December 29. , His Exce'lency the Governor has re ceived a cable from the Secretary of State for the Colonies, stating that eight members of the New Australia Association had communicated with the Co'onial Office through the British Minister in Buenos .Ayres, stating that they had left the colony in Paraguay and protesting against the alleged in' justice of the administration there; They further asked that their friends in Adelaide should be warned against sending any further shipments. A detective boarded the Royal Tar which was on the eve of sailing, and read the telegram to the passengers The latter expressed their thanks to Government, but said they knew the malcontents, and paused a motion of confidence in the officials in Paraguay. Adelaide, December 30. The authorities of the " New Aus tralia " Association believe the men expelled from the settlement in Para guay are identical with some who caused trouble in Monte Video owing to their drunken habits.

The Wellington Seat.

PER FEKSb ASSOCIATION.

Wellington, December 39. A petition was lodged by Mr Edwards this morning, ac'ing on behalf of the petitioners, against the return of Sir Robert Stout, on a number of grounds, alleging generally corrupt and illegal practices. The formal announcement of the poll was made on December 1, and twenty-sight days are allowed by the Act for lodging the petition. The petition was received by post this morning, hut in the returning officer's absence was not opened.

SOUTHLAND.

(FROM OCR CORRESPONDENT.)

Otaut4.it, December 28. Shearing operations have been greatly interrupted all through this season owing to the severity of the weather. Hurri cane gales ushered in heavy showers of rain and sleet, while much snow fell on the higher country. Down here the wool is very light, notwithstanding that the sheep never looked better. The pasture land ntver looked so well at this season of the year, and everyone has an abund ance of feed for sock, and as a result there is a fair amount of ryegrass and timothy set apart for seeding, which is also doing splendid, and so far as Sourh land is considered 1 don't think the price will be high next year. About a month or so ago the crops looked very bad indeed, but are coming on splendid now, and with a little fine weather as tlu season advancea they will I think be heavier than ever. Potatoes are not doina; so well, and the probability is that the price will keep up. The fruit crop is go-)d wherever the trees are free of ccale blight. Many and varied »re the remedies reco.nmendtd for this horrible pest, in cluding castor oil, and one-fourth kero sene »nd a little sulphur, which I can prove will kill all blight, as well as the tree it is applied to. Last winter I dressed seven or eight of my apple trees with it, and, notwithstanding the trees being large and in full beatii.g, not one of them lived. Turnip sowing is now abrub over, but on the whole they do nor do so well as at this time last year, the fly in too mmy ia-itances having destroyed them and second sowing hap been resorted to Tha Invercargill and Otautau cattle shoffs were a grand success, and I am very happy to say that I hid a good shake of ths hand with Mr John Small, of your district, who asted as judge at the latter plac* for cattle and pigs, and that too, to the entire satisfaction of all. Horses are still arriving from Melbourne for sale in our markets with the result that they are somewhat down in price. Most people consider it unfair that our ports should be thrown open for this sort of thing, while a heavy duty is charged on the other side. The argument that the horseb are needed here will hardly stand good, and it is to be hoped that something will be done to protect breeders here, During; last election for our (Wallace) County Council several changes were made, but I am afraid that body is as conservative as ever; at anyrate, judging from the fac that they have refused to consider a letter fom the Wairarapa County Council, on the subject of local taxation on the unimproved value of land. Farmers consider the present system of local taxation unfair and unequal, and that taxation of improvements forlocil purposes tends to stop the development of tha country, whereas were local bodies empowered to tax on unimproved values only, improvements would be materially encouraged. If t le Govern ment and farmers are satisfied with the present land tax, there is no reason why the system of rating for local purposes should still remain pure and simple a property tax ; and if you will allow me I will tell you exactly how the thing affects me- My property is situated in the centre of a large estate, most of which was purchased from the Government over twenty years ago, while my own remained ia the hands of the Crown for twelve years later, not being at that time considered value for the money. But now c mes the rub. For the pasc eight years myself and family have worked hard and lived hard and by so doing we h»ve managed to make things a little comfortable. My neighbor has fenced his land and more, my property thereforeJs, assessed at £9 an acre and my neighbor's at £2 10j which is nothing but fail and square. What I complain of is that when the local bodies strike a rat?, say Id in the pound, ninepence an acie is de manded from me while my neighbor is let off at 2£d in the £, and in conclusion I muss say that the present system of local rating has not even a sparkling qf justice. __^__________

DHB ASfißtmTOti 6PABPIAS; SATURDAY, DECEMBER SO, Ifc93.



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Government Notices. | NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Train Arrangements Ist and 2nd January Caledonian Sports, Timaru. On the Ist January there will be a mcrning train from Ashburton to Timaru, < and an evening return train, at the following times :— Ashburton depart 7.10 a.m., Tinwald 7.18, Winslow 7*29, Hinds 7.47, Rangi tata 8,23, Timaru arrive 9.50. Timaru depart 5.35 p.m., RangUata 7-8, Hinds 7-44. Winslow 8.1, Tinwald 8.12, Ashburton arrive 8.20.



TINWALD RACES, JANUARY 1. There will be a train from Timaru to Ashburton at 11.55 a.m., as on Tuesdays, and a retura train w ill leave Ashburton at 5.35 p.m., Tinwald 5 45, Winslow 6.1, Hinds 6.26, RangitaU 7.9, arriving at Timaru 8.45 pirn. The train from Ashburton to Spring burn will stare at 545 p.m., and run 1 hour 20 minutes later than usual.



LYTI'Er.TON REGATTA, JANUARY 1, AND OHRISTOHURCH RACES, January. 2 The evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton on Ist and 2nd January will leave at 5.15 p.m., and run 35 minuted later than timetable times up to Rakaia, leaving Chertsey at 7 47, and arriving at Ashburton at 825p m. The train from Rakaia to Methven will leave at 7.35 p.m., and run 35 minutes later than time* tible times. No Goods traffic Ist January. 2 224 BY ORDER. THE CHEVIOT ESTATE.



NOTICE is hereby given that a further area consisting of Forty-two Farms, comprising 10,791 acres of First and Seccnd-claas AGRICULTURAL LAND, will be open for application for Lease in Perpetuity ion and after Monday, the 15th day of January, 1894, at the Land offices, Christchurch, Timaru, and Cheviot. Rents from 3a to 11s per acre per annum. Areas from 92 acres to 552 acres, The Mansion House and 5,000 Acres of Land will also be offered for Sale In one lot, for Cash, on the 10th January, 1894. Upset, £25,000. Plans and terms, with full particulars of the lands and brief description of each section, can be obtained at any Land Office in the colony. JOHN McKENZIE, 12 21 Minister of Lands.



Entertainments. y TINWALD RACE BALL. NEW YEAR'S NIGHT. A BALL will be hold In the Templar Hall, at 8 p.m. Full band. Tickets, 3s ; Ladies free. J. CLAHK, 12 249 Hon. Secretary. iDMLUpTALIT GREAT MUSICAL ATTRACTION. I ]Vext Thursday, 'I JANUARY 4. First appearance in Ashburton of the most gifted Vocalists and Instrumentalists of Australia, the



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UAH I>ER* Sona'Eucwljptl Extract There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in th market now, products of simple distillation forming: rude resinous oils. In order thitt these crude oils may not be taken, Oar Pure Volatile JBuca> lyptl Extract, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 3, 1878 It is proved by tests made by the Medioial Clinics of the UniversitiM at Bonn and Greifawal', Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Pharmaoolagy at Bonn, and Professor Dr Moaler, Direoto* of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, (sh?it only products that are saturated with, oxygen and freed of apids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develop the sanative qualities proper to the plant, according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lister, of England, and to Drs Bauer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract correspondingto scientific tests, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. SANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRAOT AUother crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal modicament. These so called Eucalypti Extracts, which may have received dist notion at Exhibitions is commercial articles and are used for mechanical pur poses only are discernible :— 1, By their deficiency in pungent odour (which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extrac de velops most freely through its surplus of oxy -c ). 2 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being reduced ia specific d?ns,ity through the presence of acid* 3. By tUck taste; th« result ot Uie contracting ten dency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so callei eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in oaaes of croup, b. onchitia, diph theria, internal Inflammations, dysentery, wounds, the theensequouceste most appalling. For safety alway ask always for Baad«r and 8«M»»' Eacalrptl Extract and get the old, well tested and reliable prenmtiou.—Sandhurst, Victoria, AiwtraiT, •-



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Publio Notices. ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given that the Domain By-Law relating to Dogi* will be strictly enforced from this date, Mid any person or persons infringing this By-Law will be prosecuted forthwith. BY OKDKR. Ashburton, December 21, 1893. 12 196 ASHBURTOS COUNTY COUNCIL, DOG COLLARS FOR 1894. NOTICE is hereby given that the prica for Dog Collars for 1894 will be as folluws : — Dog's kept solely for the purpose of the herding or driving of sheep or cattle ... 2s 6d each. All other dog's 10i 6d each. By order, F. MAIN WARING, Clerk. Ashburton, December 29, 1893. 12*244 HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. DOG COLLARS, 1894. jVOTICE is hereby given that the V fs -*-* for Registration of Dogs for 1894, as been fixed as follows : — Dogs kept solely for herding or driving shaep or c*ttk — each ... " 2i >6d All other Dogs ... ... ... 10d ]6d Collars ropy be obtained from the Registrar, Mr J. C. B<4l, at his office Ashburton. SV. J. CROOKS, Chairman, Hampstead Town Board, December 30,1893. 12 256 "WAKA.NUI RIVER DISTRICT?"" GENERAL ELECTION. fTIHE following persona have been J_ nominated:— james brown samuel brown THOMaS CLEPHANE DAVID JOHNSTON EDWIN THOMAS J4MES WILSON I hereby give notice that a Poll will bo taken at the Wakanui Schoolroom, on January 9, 1894, between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. for the ELECTOINOF FIVE PERSONS to constitute the Wakanui River Board. ALFRED A. FOOKS, 12 240 Returning Offic r. ASimURTOirWOOL SALES mHE Second Sale of the Season will take place at the ORANGE HALL, ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1894. At 2 p.m. When all Ihe Foreign and New Zealand Buyers will be represented. MILES & CO., Limited. FRIEDLANDER BROS. DaVID THOMAS. JOHN G. RESTELL, (for the N,Z Land Association). H. ZANDER, (for Ford and Co.) 125J246 W BRYANT, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, WILLS STREET, NEAR, ODD FELLOWS' HALL. ALL descriptions of Pastry, Con fectionery, Wedding and Birthday Cake, etc , of the best quality supplied on short notice. Parties, Balls and Picnics, cartered for in reasonable terms. 12*136 SEED. SEED. SEEDr™ I HAVE a specially selected stock of Cocksfoot, Red Clover, Cow Grass, Rape Seed, G.T.Y.A. Turnip, P.T.Y.A. Turnip, I. G. Globe, Fost Bybird, Devon Grey, Mammoth, etc. JOHN G. RESTELL, 0§35 West Street. chbap christmas"gifts. MRS "aDAMS lI7ILL hold a Monster Cheap Sale of FANCY GOODS and TOYS FOR OKB MONTH In Shop lately used for Refreshment Rooms, COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, 12 192 Next Collier's. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR CHRISTMAS. "VTEW Season's Fruit, Cane Sugar, I_N and all other lines at extraordinary Low prices for CASH—at D. MACPHEKSON'S, TANCRED STREET. \\/ E are selling, as we have for VV. eighteen menths past, seven feet irch Hurdles at 2s 9d; seven feet ,D.L. Hurdles at at 5a 6d each. TUCKER & BEAN, 10 135 Wast Street. TO FARMERS AMD OTHERS. FT U R D L e!T~ HURDLES. 7ft Hurdles 2s 9d each in any quantity. W. H. COLLINS & CO , Timber Merchants. TO SHEIP FARMERS 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" GOSP, DURHAM STREET, NORTH, CHRISTOHURCH. OHEAP PROPERTY. 372 ao m . 372 situated near the County Saleyarda 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 house, stable, and other buildings erected on the property. On account cf its being close to town an increase in value may reason ably be expected. Apply to T.BU&LUCK,



CBRISTMAfe NEWS FOR TINWALD. € Hawkins I S Opening up In bis little Shop a VERY NICE ASSORTMENT OF ORNAMENTAL and USEFUL ARTICLES FOB CHRISTMAS SEASON, comprising Glassware, Y^ses, Dolls, and i Fancy Goods. „, p «__» 1 Having purchased them in a Cheap market, and for cash at a good discount. I am able to sell at a price that will pleise everyone. A really good assortment of DOLLS from 6d upwards ; also, large assortment of email VASES, pretty and cheap. LANDELLS AND PJRESTON, Burnett Street, next Ashburton Club, ENGINEERS & CYCLE EXPERTS, "jl TANCFAOTURERSofthe Ashburton jjJL Kxpress, and Agents for the lead ing firms in England. The famous premier (Helical tube) path racers in Stock. Pumps, Lawn Mo were, Sewing machines, and Engines of every description REPAIRED. Stencil Plates, Name Plates, and En graving done. Assigned Estate of W. J. S. McDowell, of Hinds, near Ashburton, Storekeeper fob Tale, As a Going Concern, THE STOCK IN TRADE, GOODWILL FREEHOLD OF STORE, BAKERY AND BUTCHERY BUSINESS WITS BOARDINfi-HOUSE, FULL PARHCULAIRS with Stock Sheets can be obtained on the Premises, Hinds Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ashburton, And Messrs Cook and Gray, Accoun tants, Christchurch. To an energetic young man with moderate means, this offers a good oppor tunity to work into a very profitable little business. Wm. R COOK "bivn.f— HUGO FRIEDLANDERJ" lrustees -12 96 FOR SALE—2 sections well situated in Clark Street, Allenton, being lots 2 and 23, containing 2 rods 6 parches, part of R.S, 8767. T, ByLJbQCK,



f IS W. Alcorn's i CLEARING OUT SALE- 1 > Further Reductions. 1 AS the Stock has to be cleared out quickly further reductions in all classes 4 Goods ere now being TONCEDED TJ PURCHASERS. Dress Goods further reduced Prints and Delaines furthsr reduced Brown Hollands further reduced Window Curtains and Quilts further redcon Damask Tahlings further reduced Sun-hides and Umbrellas further reduced Hoitiery and Gloves further reduced Ladies' Capes and Dust Cloaks furiherreduot Corsets and Underclothing further reduced L\DIKS' HATS AND BONNETS Further Reduced. i All accounts owing are requested tp be paid promptly. ' ■ S. W. ALCOEN j EAST STREETj ■ & GREAT~CABH SALET | IN ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ROBERT ALCORN. {'. OVER £3800 worth of Clothing, Drapery, Boots, Glass and Earthenware. Iron*] mongery and Groceries, which rauat be sold. The clothing is all Colonial mads] most of it to my own order from Colonial tweeds. There is a great variety of men'f| and boys' hats, men's and youths' white regatta and Oxford shirts. Linoleum*, ij flannelettes, shirting*, and calicoes, all imported direct from the manufacturers; all;! to be sold at prices which must command a gale. - :■: A nice assortment of Ironmongery and Hol'oware, Glassware, and Crockery. ] Great reductions in BOOT'S for CASH, and a Large stock to select from. Hen'i j Shooter* Colonial made Bs. A large Rtock of Men's, Boys' and Children's Straw Hats, 3s 61 to ss, Hats for li ed, 2i to 3s, Hats for 1* and Is 6d, Hats for 61 each, . The WHOLE STOCK will be sold at very Low prices for CASH. ROB UiT ALCORKT, 12 75 SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. WALLjPAPERS. J 5,000 Pieces. TUST LANDED, ex A'ORA^OI, CHEAP PAPZRHANGINGS of the Latest U Patterns and Designs. ". "I A SPLENDID SELECTION. CALL AND SEE PATTERNS. PAINTERS and PAPERHANGERS sent to any part of the town or countr at shortest notice. JOHN ITILSON, PAINTER AND PAPERHANGEB, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON. " 12t38 • " H. M. JONES. H. M. "jONKSI H. M. JONES SAN TA <:>C LA U S AND FATHEB CHRISTMAS A*«E COMING AGAIN A Large and Varied Stock rf Books, Toys, and Fancy Goods, China Glass, and Plated Ware, carefully selected and suitable for Christmas and New Year Presents frcm a penny Whistle to a Seventy Guinea Piana* Japanese Tables, Cabi nets, Trays, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes), Etc. Desks, Work boxes, Wri ing, and Dressing Cases, Albums from Is 6d to 50a. Purses, Pocket Books, Letter and Card Cases. . DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. Exceptional Value for Christmas Trade, TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. 8.0.0,K.5,l BOOKS!! BOQKSIM For Prize and Presentation purposes. School Committees very liberally dealt with to endeavour to keep tra.de in the place. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS. Ivorine, Gcletine, and Fringed Cards, hand-painted, unique, pretty, and chute designs. Packet* &f Cards from 9d, Is, Is 6d, and 2a 6i each. v. mTjones.



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