patronised. With kindly worda to each recipient he presented the prizes in ac cordance with the following PRIZE LIST. Girls (25)— Class I—Class prize, Eva Jones. Class II —Class prize, Winnie Purnell; second class prize, E. Makeig; French, F. Cordw. Class lll—Class prize, Louie Flower. Class IV—English, Minnie Orr; arithmetic, Gracie Flower. Special prizes—Painting—Winnie Parnell, 1; Amy Home, 2. Dumb bells—Winnie Purnell and May Rickman, equal. Boys (15)— Class I—T)ux of School, V. Steward ; Euclid and Algebra, B'riedlander, i Class ll—Class prize, Purnell; Latin and French, Friedlander, ii; Class ll— (Upper Division)— Mathematics, Douglas; Class ll—(Lower Division)— Mathematics, Orr. Class lll—lnglish prize, Stephens. Junior Division—lmprovement and progress, Denshire. After the distribution of prizes the following programme was gone through by the pupils :—Piano, " La Sympathie;" Chorus, "What are the wild waves say- Ing?" Recitation, "Thetoast;" Hano, " La Harpe ;" Chorus, " Let us all a Maying go j" Recitation, "Home for the holidays;" Trial Scene, "Mer chant of Venice;" Song, -'The diver;" Recitation, "The Menagerie;" Part Song, "Sweet and low;" Recitation, "John Maynard;" Selection*, "Much ado about nothing." The musical items were fairly well given, and po were the recitations, but the most effectiva of the items were the Shakespearian selections, the trial Scene in the " Merchant of Venice " being ex ceedingly well done. All the characters in the scene were well taken, but a word of praise is due to the Portia and Kerissa of the piece, the foimer of whom was very telling in her triumphant victory over poor Shylocks and worse Shylooks than the one who essayed the. part on Wednesday, evening have spoken the words of the vindictive usurer. After the entertainment, a pleasant hour was spent in dancing, the hall (having been divided by stage scenery to shut off a supper room from the main floor.

COMMERCIAL.

2 Kit PBBSS ASSOCIATION,

LONDON, December 19. The London Bank of Australia will pay depositors a first instalment next July, instead of in 1808. A shipment of eggs ex steamer Britannia, from Australia, was found to be bad on arrival in London. Depositors in the London Bank of Australia who desire to receive the first instalment before July may do so by giving one month's notice. Washington, December 19. It is reported that the Government is asking the Government of Cape Colony to j give a quid pro quo for the free admit sion of wool into the United States.

The New Zealand Land Association, Limited, has received the following cable message, dated London, December 19. Wheat.—Markat inactive ; quotations unchanged since last telegram.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Chhlstchctbch, December 20,

There was a good attendance at the Addlngton market tc-day. The sale was lifeless and protracted. Fat Shebp—The market almost col lapsed, and lambs suffered considerably. Store - A small entry met with alimited demand. . , Fat Sheep—A medium entry contain ing nothing of first-class quality. The larger proportion consisted of second rate crossbred ewes. The sale dragged, and values fell all round. Crossbred wethers brought 12* 3d to 15s; ewes, 9s 4i to 11s 7d; halfbred wethers, 12s 6d to 15i; ewea, 8s to 11s 34 ; merino wethers, 6i 9d to B<lld : ewßs, 5s to 8* 9d. Lambs—A large yarding, mostly second quality, met with a depressed market, and values fell accordingly. Fat Cattle —A large supply sold at a shade under last week s rates. Store Cattle were in slightly better demand. Pl(j9_A large entry.Baconers sold well. Porkers were taken at about late rates, and stores were slightly easier.

WEDDING.

OiVILL-SMITH.

The marriage of Miss Kate Smith, daughter of the late Mr J, J. Smith, of the "Spit, to Mr Thos Cavill, son of Mr Thos Cavill of Elgin, Ashburton, took place on the morning of November 29 at St. Mary's Church, Napier, the ceremony being performed by the Rev,: Father Orogan. Before the marriage the Rev. Father addressed a few wotds to the happy couple, touching on the Sacrament of matrimony, at the same time giving good advice for their future welfare and happiness. The ceremony over, the bridal party returned to the residence of the bribe's mother, where a sumptuous ban quet was laid ouc, and needless to say was done full justice to by the many friends who had assembled to wish the happy couple every happiness. Mr P. Ooegrove, in a few witty remarks, pro posed the "Health of the bride and bridegroom," inviting the guests to drink to their future happiness and prosperity, coupled with the name of Mrs Smith, the bride's mother. The toast was drunk with much enthusiasm, and the expres sions of good feeliag passed showed in what esteem the happy pah were held. In the afternoon the company were treated to » drive round Pakowhai and Taradal?, thence home by Napier, the guests thoroughly enjoying the outing. After tea the guests arrived in goodly numbers, and a very pleasant time was spent, the fun breaking up in the small hours of next morning. The bride's costume was a very elegant heliotrope creponne travelling dress with coffee trimmings, white hat with ostrich feathers j carrying a very handsome bou quet. The bridesmaids wore nice figured delaine dresses with hats to match, and also wore gold brooohes the present of the bridegroom. The bride's mother wore a near black morning dress with bonnet to match. The bridegroom was attended by Mr P. Cosgrove as groomsman. The presents were many and very handsome.

The portion of th« Bechuanaland which has a British protectorate has petitioned the Imperial Government for annexation. By instruction irom the Governor, the grounds attached to Government House are to be thrown open to the public during His Excellency's absence. The shopkeepers in Dunedin have bepn npving for doing away with the huliday next Saturday in view of the Christmas holidays, and the Labour Department announces that the Act will be enforced strictly.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY. (Before Mr C. A. Wray. R.M.) Civils Case.—McGee and another v. George Park, £15 11s 6d, on dishonored cheque. Mr Orbell for plaintiff. Plain tiff said he received the cheque at Mount Corners on one day and presented, it at Ashburton at 11 o'clock next day, when there were no funds. Then took out a summons and wenfc on to Dunedin without referring the matter to defendant. —Geo. Park, the defendant, admittad the claim, but objected to costs, as he had sent down the cash the morning after giving the cheque by same train a* plaintiff came. Plaintiff was told after he presented the cheque and before he left for Dunedin that the money whs in the Bank, but told his informant defendant could i»iy for it now.—L. Broad, cashier at Bank of Aus tralasia, said both plaintiffs came in and presented cheques for £7 10a each. Told them the cheques would probably be right next day. Same day received by mail money for more than the value. Told plaintiff the cash was available, and he said the bailiff was goDe and he would let defendant in for £1 10a now.—Cross* examined by defendant—Thompson, the other plaintiff, said a summons had been issued.—The cheques had been paid, and judgment was given for plaintiff for aotual amount of summons, £1 Bs.—S. W. Alcorn v C. E. Fawcett, claim £1 6s 6d. Mr Cuthbertson for plaintiff, who said he had no notice of defendant's bankruptcy, and produced a letter from him since the date of the bankruptcy promising to pay. —Judgment for plaintiff for amount claimed. Judgment went by default in the following cases:—James Dellow v H. Dysart, £3 6s ; A. Orr r Thomas Scott, £3 18s Hd j {Stephens Bios v Arthur Dee, £7 4s 6d, Larceny.—Hubert Johns a lad of eighteen, was charged, on the information of Frank Cochrane, with stealing twenty five cigars of the value ©f 12s 6d. He admitted the offence. Both parties were employed In Uobbs Broa'. stables. Priso ner made several different statements as to the number he took, and was con victed and discharged.

IN BANKRUPTCY.

James Osborne was charged with several offences under the Bankruptcy Act. He was alleged to have contracted debits, previous to his bankruptcy, to the amount of £221, without having reason able prospect of paying them ; with re moving and concealing an organ, a trap horse, and a waggonette with intent to defraud his creditors ; and with failing to keep proper books of account). Mr Wilding appeared for the Deputy- Official Assignee ; Mr Parnell for ac cused. Mr Wilding in opening the case for the prosecution stated that the case h*d been laid before the Crown Prosecutor. The facts were that defendan c had rented a farm from his father, and the whole of the place, with the exception of a few articles belonged to the father, but this had not been disclosed to anyone in Ash burton, and the accused wai looked upon as a well-to-do man. As to the charge of not keeping books, Osborne's transactions with his father, and his business as a farmer, were of such peculiar nature as required the keeping of books to mske his position at all intelligible. As to intent to defraud, judgment had been obtained against him shortly before his bankruptcy. He was told by his brother the bailiff was coming to seizj, and he removed everything to his brother's farm. J. R. Colyer, clerk to the District Court, proved the bankruptcy on M*y 1. 1893, and as clerk to the R.M. Court produced warrant of distraint in re H. Zander v James Osborne, for £71 10 i 31 and costs £2 6s—judgment on April 20, 1893. The warrant was issued on the 28ih and returned into Court oi account of defendant having filed. John Davison, Deputy Assignee, pro duced statement of assets and liabilities —liabilities, £900 17s ; assets. £45. The amount of debts proved was £1339 4i 51. James Osborne Senior was a cieditoi for £672 Is. Sent bailiff to take possession after bankruptcy. Had ob tained posssesion of pigs, harmonium, and sundry goods, trap horse and waggonette, and small quantity of wheat and oats, and small balance in bank. The total realised amounted to £55 6s Bd. Bank rupt stated he had no books but a diary, which he promised to deliver. He did not surrender it. Could not obtain any record of bankrupt's past transactions. A, M. Pearson, bailiff, instructed his assistant to take possession under the warrant. He remained four or five days. Osborne filed and had notice from the official assignee to give up pos» session, Seized the articles named by the Deputy Assignee, Got no thing at James Osborne's. Went to George Oaborne's farm and got the organ. Next day got pigs and waggon ette and horse at James Osborne's. Searched for books but got none. Ex amined by Mr Pumell.—Got to James Osborne's in the evening. Saw his chil dren, Mrs Osborne was ill. Mrs Osborne sent a message that the organ was at George Osborne's. Had no difficulty in getting possession of it. Got trap on June 13. Got the pigs at James Osborne's on May 20. Henry Zander said ke had been deal ing with accused for seven years. Since January 1 last accused incurred about £15 of liabilties with him for goods. In March last and previousy accused told him he had assets to the value of £214 in the shapa of li"c and dead stock on the farm, also some wheat and some other small assets, and an organ. Was present at the first meeting of creditors. Osborne paid witness £25 since January 1 under pressure and still owed about £180. Witness was the execution creditor in these proceedings. Eugo Friedlander—Had had transac tions with accused since January 1 last. He had incurred a debt with witness. Made an advance of £100 In February on security o f his wheat, which was subse quently delivered. Got paid in full out of the grain. There was no surplus. Stepheu S. Chapman, farmer, Willowby, knew accused. He was indebted to witness, £17610s 7d for threshing, James Gudsell, storekeeper, Tinwald, said accused became indebted to him for £17 la before hia bankruptcy for goods and money guaranteed In 1893- Cross-examined by Mr Pumell —About £3 was for goods. The last item was 4s on April 6, the balance was mcmey. Qne of Mr Osb,orn,e's men oired witness, and Mr Osborne promised to pay. Ha gave a promissory note. This was at witness's request. James Osborne, senior, farmer, Taitapu, father of accused, had proved on the estate for £672 for rent, which was owing him. His son never disputed it. Con tinually reminded him he was getting in arrears. Knew of no other property be longing to his son, except the wagonebte and trap horse, and things of small value. Did not know he had given security over hiscrop to Mr Friedlander, nor that he was incurring liabilities. Did not know he owed a shilling. Never led him \o suppose he would pay his debts for b^m. , Evidence, wbieh we have to hold over, was given further ix\ support of th,e case for the prqsecqlion, and after Mr P-urhell had been heard for the defence, accused was committed for tri^l. Ball in two £50 sureties and himself in £100 wa.s allowed.

THE ABBBDBTON GCABPIAN: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1893.



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Mr T. Bullock. SATURDAY, IFCEMBER23L TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. 44.{J a orb a 443 HINDS. Account of the Mortgagee. MR T. BULLOCK has received in utructions to Sell by Public Auct ion at the Arcadn on the above date on account and by order of the mortgagee, R.S 31037 situated just above the Hinds Riilway Station, containing— 443 ACREs2*2<* 443 AH fenced and partly cultivated, well watered with a County water-race, very good Sheep country and well situated. Terms—are most exceptionally easy, viz., Small Cash deposit, balance by instalments extending to 5 yean and bearing the very low rate of interest of 5 per cent per annum. Inspection Invited. Note time of Sale, 11.30 T. BULLOCK, 12 137 Auctioneer. Mr D Tftomas,



En ertainment. boxing^mgkS ODDFELLO *\ S' HALL. A CiJranrt Bazaar WILL BE OPENED by His Wor ship the Mayor elect at the ODDFELLOWS' HALL ON S TUESDAY, DECEMBER 27, AT S O'CLOCK P.M. STALLS will be loaded with a profusion of articles useful and ornamental. Come and see. Refreshments provided at all times during the Bazaar almost free of charge. Musical Selections at intervals through out the evening. > REMEMBER ODDFELLOWS' HALL, BOXING NIGHT. The Ladies in charge of Stalls will be glad to receive promised donations as soon as possible. 12 189 Public Notices TO LET—Five-roomed dwelling House, Stable, etc., together with about l£ acres hnd, Charles Street, Allenton. T. BULLOCK. " ICHBURTON DOMAIN "bOARdT^ NOTICE is hereby given that the Domain By-Law relating to Dogs will be strictly enforced from this date, and any person or persons infringing this By-Law will be prosecuted forthwith. BY ORDER. Ashburton, December 21,1893. 12 196 ALL accounts against the United Friendly Societies' Sports Com mittee, must be sent to the Secretary at once, and all money owing to same must be paid at once. The Committee are requested to meet on THURSDAY, December 21, at Odd fellows' Lodge Room, at 8 p.m. ARTHC7R PATiJRSON, 11 167 Secretary. PAROCHIAL DISTRICT OF LONG BEACH. A PARISH FETK in connection with the Church of England will be held on Mb Grigg's Grounds, Longbeach, on Boxing Day, December 26, 1893. A Coach will leave Ashburton Post Office at 8.45 a.m. Single fare Is. return 23. 11158 " ADRI ANCE~"~ REAPER AND BINDER TRIAL. J'N consequence of the wet weather the . above Trial will take place at the same Paddock on FRIDAY, 22nd, in the afternoon, AND ON SATURDAY, 23rd, from 11 o'clock.



1 BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, DIcEMBER 23, 1893. T WILL OFFER at the above date,— g PAIRS of CHRISTMAS GEESE. Also on account of a Client, I POLO PONY, 3 off by "Tom Tit" A out of l Miniature," broken to Saddle and Harness (a good sort). Also, — -I SET of DISC HARROWS, with -* Seed Box; and numerous other entries Sale at 1 p.m. DAVID THOMAS, 12t187 Auctioneer. IMPORTANT liAl\l> SALE. VALUABLE~FREEHOLDS. AT BULLOCK'S ARCADE, Ashburton, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23, 1893. bt Twelve o'clock sharp. MR D. THOMAS has received in sections from the Colonial In vestment and Agency Company of N w Zealand, Limited, Dunedin, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, as above, the FOLLOWING PROPERTIES, viz. FIRST,— SINGLETREE, Consisting of QAf\O ACRES, situated in the AjttVyU Alford Forest District, with a long frontage to the north branch of the Ashburton river and comprising R.S. 30588, 30583, 30590, 30591, 30524. 3C525, 30526, 30527, Sexton Survey District, and R.S. 30521, 30522, 30523, and part of h,S. 30520, Ashburfcon District, Title Land Transfer Act. More than half of this property is in English grass, and it is sub-divided into tight paddocks, having plenfy of water. There is a good weather board Cottage of four rooms, Sheep yards, etc. 2500 Sheep have been continuously grazed upon 2000 acres of ihe property during the last thirteen months. Inspection ia invited to their condition. SECOND,— PROPERTY KNOWN AS PABKERSON'S, containing OOA T ACftBS within one mile Z/Zl^t 4 of Baling Railway Station, comprising R.S. 31003, 31004, 31005, 31006, 31007, 30952, 30953. This pro perty is ring fenced, and subdivided with wire, has plenty of good water, and a two-roomed Cottage. A large portion of the land ia in grass, and as much as twenty-five bushels of Wheat to the acre has been grown upon it. Last year the yield was over twenty bushels on R.S. 30952, 30953. Worth inspection. THIRD,— PROPERTY KNOWN AS McDONALD'S, containing OQQ ACRES, within three miles of Ot/O the Chertsey Railway Station. This land is well fenced, plenty of water, but no buildings, and adjoins the pro perties of Messrs Wilkinson, Campbell, McLean, and Uopland, and being R.S. 27739 and 27337. The whole of these propertie must be sold in order that the business of the Company in New Zealand may be closed up. Intending purchasers may therefore inspect eaoh property without fear of any prohibitory resafves being arbitrarily put upon them. All the Auctioneer advises them to do is INSPECT FOR THEMSELVES AND BID ACCORDIN LV Terms Liberal at Sale. property~"known as P. DALEY'S, NEAR LAURISTON, containing KQi ACRES of really good land, O&jL well watered, fenced, and sub-divided ; thoroughly improved and &11 laid down to English grasses and clovers (a good strike). Good House, etc. This Farm can be strongly recom mended by the Auctioneer either for occupation or investment. For further particulars apply to the Auctioneer, D. THOMAS, Ashburton, The Mutual Agency Co., Dunedin, Or to The Hon. Mr Downie Stewart, 10 218 Solicitor, Dunedin. T enolers. fpENDERS wanted for removing house -*- on to adjoining section. Plans and Specifications to be seen at Mr W. Mar don's, Tinwald, where Tenders must be Bent by December 30,1893. Thelowost or any tender not necessarily accepted. 12 171 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL, mENDERS for Netherby Water Supply -■- addressed to the Chairman to, be sent in N.OT LATER than NOON 23rd December. Plans aid specifications at Council office. By order, WILLIAM BAXTEBt 12 ltjy County Kuyiueeri



12*193 J. DUTHTE & CO. _ ______ _ rrRE LIBRARY and Office of the A. Ashburton Borough Council will be CLOSED from one o'clock p.m. on SATURDAY, the 23rd inst.. till the morning of WEDNESDAY, January 3. The Reading Room will be open as usual. By order, CHAS. E. FOOKS,  Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Ashburton, December 21, 1893. ashburton Borough council j extraordinary vacancy. J HEREBY give notice that an Election to fill an Extraordinary Vacancy in the Ashburton Borough Council, ciused by the Election of Councilor Orr to the Office of Mayor, will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, on THURSDAY, the 11th day of January, 1894. Nominations will be received at the Town Clerk's Office till 12 o'clock noon on WEDNESDAY, January 3, 1894. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Returning Officer. Ashburton, December 22, 1893. 12 195 chbap"ch¥istmas gifts. MRS "ADAMS TI7ILL hold a Monster Cheap Sale of FANCY GOODS and TOYS FOE ONE MONTH In Shop lately used for Refreshment Rooms,' COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, 12 192 Next Collier's. Assigned Estate of W. J. S. McDowell, of Hinds, near Ashburton, Storekeeper for Tale, ' As a Going Concern, ' THE STOCK IN TRADE, GOODWILL FREEHOLD OF STORE, BAKERY AND BUTCHERY BUSINESS, WITH BOARDING-HOUSE. FULL PARriCULARS 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 \™,, aa HUGO FRIEDLANBERJ lrusteeßi 12 96 OHEAP PROPERTY. """ 372 a c r~ e s 372 situated near the County Saleyards and Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion's Show Grounds. Account of the Mortgagees. Price £8 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 of its being close to town an increase in value may reason ably be expected. Apply to T,BULLO,OK, The best Remedy For INDiGESWON-Norto 's Camomile Pills wo confidently ' recommended' aa a simple remedy for Indigestion, which is ihe cause of nearly all the'diseases to which we are subject. Norton's Pills, which 'Justice" called the " ISjatnral Strengthener of the Human Sioniach." act as a p,ower* fult6nic *nd frentle aperient, a^e mjlid in, th,eir opera tion', and safe, under' any circumstances. Sold in ottles. at Is 1M 2i Id, by all medicine veudors hrough<>'jt the world. KEATING'S POWDER destroys Bugs, Pleas, Math Beetles and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. Jn exterminating Beetles, the success of this Powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean in application, See the article you purchase is HEATING'S. 03 imitations are noxious and ineffectual Tina, 6d, Is, and Sis gd each, §( Id by all chemist,-.



8. W. Alcorn's CLEARING OUT SALE. Further Reductions. AS the Stock has to be cleared out quickly further reductions in all classes of Goods are now being CONCEDED TO 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 fTmbrellas further reduced Hoisery and Gloves further reduced Ladies' Capes and Dust Cloaks further reduced Corsets and Underclothing further reduced LADIES' HATS AND BONNETS Further Reduced. :o: All accounts owing are requested to be paid promptly. S. W. ALCORN EAST STREET. GREAT CaShT SALE? ~~~~" IN ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ROBERT ALCORN. OVER £3800 worth of Clothing, Drapery, Boots, Glass and Earthenware: Iron mongery and Groceries, which mu»t ba sold. The clothing is all Ooiomal nude 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, shirtings, and calicoes, all imported direct from the manufacturers ; all to be sold at prices which must command a sale. A nice assortment of Ironmongery and Holloware, Glassware, and Croukery. Great reductions in BOOTS for CASH, and a Large stock to select from. Men's Shooters Colonial made Bs. A large stock of Men's, Boys' and Children's Straw Hats, 3s 61 to ss, Hats for Is 6d, 2i to 3s, Hats for Is and Is 6d, Hats for 6d each. The WHOLE STOCK will be sold at vary Low prices for CASH. KOBEKr ALCORN", 12 75 SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. H. 'k. JONES. 11. M. JONJSSS. H M^ JONES. SANTA^CLAUS 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 Year Presents frcm 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 50s. Purses, Pocket Books, Letter and Card OftSGS DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. Exceptional Value for Christmas Trade] TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. BOIOKS! BOOKS!! BOOKS!!! For Prize and Presentation purposes. School Committees very liberally dealt with to endeavour to keep trade in the placa. CHEISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CABDS Ivorine. Geletine, and Fringed Cards, hand-painted, unique, pretty, and chaste designs. Packet' aH Cards from 9d, Is, Is 6d, and 2s 6d each. H. MrjONBS. WALL PAPERS. J5,000 Pieces TUST LANDED, ex AORANGI, CHEAP PAPEKHANGINGS of the Latest U Patterns and Designs. A SPLENDID SELECTION. CALL AND SEE PATTERNS. PAINTERS and PAPERH ANGERS sent to any part of the town or country, at shortest notice.



JOHN WILSON, JPAINTEB'-AND FAPERHANGEB, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON. 121-38 , ___



SPECIAL NOTICE FOR CHRISTMAF. "VTEW Season's Frnit, Cane Sugar, JJN and all other lines at extraordinary Low prices for CASH—at , D. MACPHERSON'S, TANCRED STREET. FURNITURE AND CHINA W-| TTAMPTON, will be • O • XL pleased to sea all his old customers at his new shop, East Street, (near old Kindergarten), to which place he has removed his business. V 11180 j Twenty Reasons TTTHY YOU SHOULD PURCHASE j RULE'S PATENTJATER FILTER -Ist—Because In having one of the Lime Stone Filters you lnve the article you want. 2nd—lt la always in order and performs its duty as a filter should do. 3rd—it is cheap, plain, and simple in construction. 4th—lt is easily cleaned, as all Im purities lie on the surface of the stone. sth—Being made of common earthen | ware and stone it is strong and will keep the water cold. 6th—The material and labor are Colonial production, 7th —No matter how filthy your water may be it will purify and make it as clear as crystal. Bth—Every Filter parsing over the railway pays to the State three different freights—stone from Oamaru, earthen ware from Malvern, filter from Ashburton , 9th—The Railway Department charge double the amount in carriage that the lime stone cost at the quarry. 10th— Because all Schools using Rule's Filters are free from measles, and the children look strong and hardy. 11th--You can get any size Filter you require from two quarts to thirty gallons 12th—Because the prices are low and range from 5s to £410s. 13bh—In Rule's Filter you have the smallest, the laigest, the longest, and the strongest in the market. 14th—We make them suitable for the drawing room, kitchen or scullery, school room, hospital, railway station, as well as for cottages, farms, and sheep stations, 15th—Because you all need them, and once you have this Filter you would never be without on,e. lQbh,™By xtsicg the Patent Acme Filter you preserve your health, save your money, and keep tho doctor from your door 17th—It is well known that diseases of all kinds arise from the use of impure water lsth — %t you ask your friends to a cup of test or a glass of whiskey they will not refuse when they know you have nice filtered water. 19th—It is well known in Ashburton that Brooke's Aerated Waters have been greatly improved since he obtained one of Rule's Filters. 20th -The last but not the least, old Rule wants the money, ——• , W, * £€ule, Patentee & froprietor.



TINWALD.— Cheap Property, \ Centrally situated, being not far from /the Kailw^y Station T.S. 150, contain ing 1 rood 6 perches with well-built four roomed cottage thereon. Must be sold. T. BULLOCK. "TOWN SEC riON - 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. Christmas, 1893. WE have just opened out a Splendid Assortment of FASHIONABLE SUITINGS, FANCY WORSTEDS, AND WEST OF ENGLAND TROUSERINGS Specially Imported for the Present Season. Our Motto is •• Satisfaction." By givinjr a Good Fit, Best Workman* ship, and Honest Value we find our old Customers return and bring their friends for their next New Suits. This is the Best Recommendation for CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LE \DING TAILOR 3 AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBURTON. 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. N O T I C £"..' W. ELMSLY, (Late of Sydney), COACH AND BUGGY PAINTER. I T"~r A VING taken over Paint Shop from JZJ_ W. H. Paget, is prepared to PAINT all classes of Veh<cl< s at Lowest Prices. A ll orders promptly attended to. 12117 £;>#> —THE SUM required for tho tJfr* grazing of about 80 acres close to Tinwald Sale Yards, until Ist September 1894. Very suitable for a Sheep Dealer. Apply at Once to T, BULLOCK. 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, carteredfor n msonab^ torms, 12*13Q



A shburtcn WILL PARTICIPATE IN TUB GREA T DISTRIBUTION OF 20,000 PRESENTS, FREE OF CHARGE 33rd Anniversary of the Opening'of ABGYLE HOUSE. SPECIAL GIFT SEASON, 1893. G. L. tieath & Co. Have just received advices that twenty-three Cases and Crate* of SPECIALLY SELECTED NOVELTIES Are now due at Lyttelton for the Christmas trade, and should be in their Warehouse in a few days. They 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, say * 30,000 Presents, Free of charge amongst their numerous customers TO-DA V, 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 may W presented anytime up to December 31. Customers may however, select a Present at time of Purchase, NOVELTIES FROM VIENNA,!JAPAN, GERMANY, CHINA, FRANCE, and ENGLAND, in Woodware, Chinaware, Platedware, Glassware, Basketware, Japanese and Fancy Leather Goods, Dolls, Toys and Sundries, both useful and ornamental. *^> G. L. BEATH & CO., TANCRED STREET. A S HBU RIXW



NOTICE ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCBED STREET. JUST arrived a large assortment of Fancy Tables, Chairs, and Ornaments of al kinds, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS TRAD?. Aho a large stock o Linoleums, Floorcloths, Carpets, etc, American and Austrian chairs in arm variety. Persons, about to buy Ohrißrmas presents would do well in inspecting ou Show Room. INSPECTION INVITED. Bedroom, Drawing Room, and Dining Room Furniture, of cur own manufacture always in Stock, Furniture re-paired, re-polished, re covered, etc. Venetian Blindf re-painted and made to order. ««.*. a««.,- t H UFdbill and Co., (LATE PICKFORD AND UNPRILL,) OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOCiETY'S OFFICE. TANCRfcD STREET.



INSTEAD OF GIVING Presents at Christmas T¥7E GIVE THE BEST PO3SIBLE VALUE ALL THE YEAR ROUND. The Immense Increase in our Business is a proof of this assertion WE HAVE LANDED, AND ARE LANDING, Large Parcels of New Goods FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS Bought direct rom the English manufactories, all of which we are^ofiering at YEBY LOW KATES Carpet and Felt Slippers. CHILDREN'S.FROM I*. WOMEN'S, ALL SIZE*?, In Od, MITCHELL & TCTRJSER, TANCRED STP.EE T. W. H. COLLINS & CO. FARMERS BEWARE! BSWARE! OF PURCHASING INFERIOR OILS which will only destroy your machinery and waste your time. }JJ E "HAVE ust Stocked a large supply of GENUINE' VALVOLINE and othe ** Machine Oila which will not only Lubricato, but will keep the working parto.of machinery cool. Prices on application. W. H. Collins and Co., fßoya, Insurance Company. v I Grey Valley Coal Company, AGENIS FDR I Springfield Pottery Company Corben and Go's Celeb^od EnameUed Mintelpieoe \.McKer zie's Furniture Renoratur