w • ■ ™ Seven started. »Yon easily. Time —50 jsec. Two-mile Race — J Haynes (150 yds) 1, F. Ohishclm (320 yds) 2. Three others started. Won easily. Time—lOmin 12 l-sth sec. The Officials' Race was won by G. Jones, and the Consolation by Low, beating Matson by a yard. The time for the latter hundred yards was 12-sec. Moir and Postlethwaite tied for the championship, and the Committee decided to have both rift'"*3B engraved on the champion cup, Postlethwaite's to take precedence as be had carried off most first prizes.

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HOME AND FOREIGN.

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OBITUARY.

London, February 2. Sir W. B. Bartellot, M.P. for Hor shfun, Sussex. His wife died a few days ago. A NEW LINER. The Cunard liner Lucania has been launched. She is 12,500 tons register, and 25,000 horse power. NELSON BROS. Nelson Bros, are calling up £2 per siiare. "Fair Play" asserts that the Company is exposed to a strain calcu lated to test its strength to the Utmost. BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. At the haif-yearly meeting of the Bank of New Zealand Sir James Fer gusson, who presided, said that the deposits were on the increase, and the depression in Australia had not affected the bank.

THE HOMESTEAS POISONING.

New ifOBK, February 2. Batty, accused of participation in the poisoning of non-unionists at Car negie's works, Homestead, has been convicted. Sentence has not yet been passed.

BEHRING SEA DIFFICULTY.

Parts, February 2, The arbitration over the Behring Sea difficulty, which was to have been held here, has been deferred for the present, owing to Mr Foster, the United States Secretary of the Trea sury, remaining at Washington on ac couut of the Hawaiian trouble GREAT JEWEL ROBBERY. Jewellery of the value of 300,000f. | has been stolen from Count Flanders' palace. Brussels. February 2.

THE ZANTE EARTHQUAKE.

The " Independence Beige" asserts tha*. thousands perished in the Zante catastrophe.. The statement, however, lacks confirmation.

THE CRISIS IN HAWAII.

Washington, February 3. News has been received that Oleg horn, uncle of the Princess Kainalani, is hastening to San Francisco and Washington to urge on an American protectorate over the group with the Princess as Queen. If the United States refuses he will appeal to Great Britain. Mr L. A. Thurston, of Hawaii, the leading member of the committee of safety, advocates the appointment of an American governor, supported by troops ; also for an elective legislature. it is reported that President Harri son and Mr C. Foster, Secretary of the Treasury, have agreed upon the outline of a treaty granting a pro tectorate to the United States. Mi Edward Grey declares that the lives and property of British subjects wou'd be safe under American protec tion. The British authorities have made no protest to the Government of the United States. Senator Chandler's motion for the admission of Hawaii among the United States has been referred to the Foreign Relations Committee. Ottawa, February 2. Sir J. Thomson, Premier of Canada, is exchanging telegrams with the Imperial Government, urging the im portance of Hawaii in connection with the cable to Australia. He has been assured that the British Government are on the alert.

AUSTRALIAN.

THE BENJAMIN ESTATE. I Mblboxtkne, February 3. | The Benjamin estate has been re leased from sequestration, the creditors agreeing to accept Is in the £. THE HIGINBOIHAM ESTATE. The estate of the late Chief Justice Higinbotham has been sworn at £17,500. A WELLINGTON OFFENCE. A man named Smith has been arrested here on a charge of larceny as a bailee of property belonging to one Hambrook, of Wellington.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Paimerston Nokth. February 3. Mr Frank A, Orbeli, commission agent, abouo fifty-five years eld, shot himself through the heart just after three o'clock this afternoon, with a gun loaded with shot, and expired about five minutes afterwards. Deceased was well known in Wellington, Wairarapa, and Otago. He leaves a large, family, most of them grown up, Weixington, February 3. Afc a meeting of the Rugby Union this afternoon, letters were lead from the Queensland and New South Wales Unions, expressing pleasure at New Zealand send ing a team over for the coming season. The Unions guaranteed the whele ex penses of the tour, and suggested matches in July at Sydney, Brisbane, Bathurst, and Newcastle, should be played. It was resolved that the team leave at the end of June, to return at the c ad of July, play in Sydney on July 1 and 2, and in Brisbane on July 8 and 1?, should the dates suit the Australian Uniom. Letters were also received from the A mericari fflptball authorities, favoring a proposal to play there in 18&4 en route to England, »nd promising hearty co-operation. It is considered probable the team for Aus tralia will be sent via Auckland and play a match there prior to leaving. At the Resident Magistrates Court to day, John Armstrong waa sued for arrears, amounting to £9410 d, for the support of his son who had been, an lti mate of the'industrial school for sonae years. Defendant said that the boy had been taken away when five years of age, *nd kept there for Len years, and his education had b^en so much neglected that he was not able to read even the most simple words ; in fact he saw that the lad was now simply a fool. The boy ww produced, and Mr Graham, R.M., said that he was satisfied with the father's 9tfltem«nt. He expressed surprise at the

condition of things, and under the circum stances felt justified in remitting the i whole of the arrears, and would call the Minister's attention to the matter. IS'elsox, February 3. A miner, named A.i;dr«w .Klstrom, a native of Norway, has been killed near CollingwGod by fulling over a cliff up wards, of 50 feet high.. His body was found this morning, but the accident evidently occurred a week ago, A very narrow escape was experienced by two men at one of the hotels. They came from the West Co*st for the carnival and the house being tull they were accommodated in a sitting room where the gas was left burning. Beini? unaccustomed to gas, it appears they blew it out, and got to bed. In the early morning the landlord smelt an escape of gas, and traced it to their room, which he entered. He found one man frothing at the mouth, and sent immediately for a doctor, who states the man would have been dead in another ten minutes. The Hon. W. P. Reeves received a deputation from the Education Board to day re the erection of a central school. He also visited the town schools in the afternoon with Mr Babens, the Mayor, and ethers. He visited St Mary's Orphanage, Stoke, and expressed him self well pleased with all he had seen.

CRICKET.

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(Received .February 4, 12.25 p.m.) ~ SyiJney, February 4. Coningham, of Queensland, has been selected as the fourteenth man in the Australian cricket team.

Imperial Parliament.

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London, February 2. In tho House of Commons to-day, Sir A. Kay-Shuttleworrh, replying to a question asked by Sir G. S. Baden Powell, stated that British subjects in Hawaii were not exposed to danger. Colonel Saunderson, in a vigorous speech, declared Father M'Fadden (in attempting to arrest whom Inspector Martin lost his life at Gweedore in 1889) io be a mnrderous ruffian. The statement resulted in au uproar, and Colonel Saunderson withdrew it on Mr Gladstone and the Speaker appealing to him not to excite the Irish. , London, February 3. Mr Pritchard Morgan tabled an amendment to the Address-in-Reply, urging the necessity of the appoint ment of a Minister of Mines. In the House of Lords Lord Onslow introduced a Bill the provisions of which are to prevent English or River Plate mutton being,sold as the produc tion of New Zealand. (Received February 4, noon.) London, February 3. Mr Chamberlain, in'" an incisive speech, attributed the trouble in Egypt solely to Mr Gladstone and Mr Morley's speeches raising false hopes in the Khedive's breast. He con demned the release of the Gweedore prisoneis, and asked for a simple assurance that imperial supremacy would be mamtain'ed\ over the Irish Parliament. Mr John Morley in reply contended that order had improved in Ireland, though its internal state was still unsatisfactory. He admitted that members of the Evicted Tenants Commission had betrayed nationalist, sympathies, but the question at issue was not a political one. He regarded the release of the Gweedore prisoners with complete satisfaction. Mr Maden will move a resolution in favor of payment ot'members. Sir C. Dilke will move the rejection of the Hours of Labor Bill.

Native Lands.

(pie phess association). Wellington, February 3. When Te Whiti's power was at its height, he made it a cardinal tenet that nono of his followers should accept from the Government or Public Trustee any of the moneys derived from the lands leased on their behalf. The rents have been steadily accumulating since 1883, and the amounts how in the hands of the Public Trustee for division amongst Te Whiti's followers is £12,000 when they choose to accept it.. Some have accepted their share whilst others ha/c remained steadfast. Last month Mr Warburton, bb.9 Public Trustee, held meetings at the various native centres between Wanstanui and Opunake, giving a clear expositiou of the West Coast Settlement Reserves Act, and the natives now., show themselves favorably disposed towards their reserves bein^ dealt with und«r the ordinary leas ing regulations ; while several have inti mated a desire to take up the ieases themselves and pay the rente. It is understood that Te VVhiti in a speech de livered on January 18, also expressed himself favourably disposed to the West Coast Settlement Act of 18J2.

The New South Wales Parliamentary Crisis.

EHTIiAORBINARY SCENES,

PEB PKKBS ASSOCIATION. Sydney, February 3. The Legislative Assembly haa been sitting continuously since yesterday, with the state of parties fluctuating. At the breakfast adjournment the Go vernment were alleged to be in a decided majority, but as the day wore on it fonnd them in a majority of two, while at 10.30 to-night the Opposition were in a majority of three. A good deal of recrimination was indulged in, almost approaching to scenes, and one member was expelled for some hours. (Received .February 3, 12.15 a.m.) Sydney, February 4. The House rose shortly before mid night ; Sir H. Parkes' motion of want of-coniidence in the Government being rejected by ,60 to 57. Shortly after eleven o'clock the Hansard staff, who had been working continuously for forty hours, notified tho Premier that they had collapsed and were unable to continue reporting the proceedings. This speedily brought on the division. Most intense excitement prevailed, especially when Mr Tyne appeared assist ing a member into the chamber, the member haying previously paired. The uproar became furious, and an extra ordinary scene was was witnessed, ex pletives, insinuations and accusations flying about very freely. Eventually the member who was about to break his pair was conducted from the chamber, and the uproar subsided. Order was maintained only for a bnef period, for after the division had been taken a disgraceful scene occurred on the floor of the House. An altercation arose between Messrs Young and Tyne, during which the former struck Mr Tyne. For some minutes a free fight looked imminent, and although the CQinb.atftn.te were separated, the Speaker

had to take the chair to quell the disorder. One member was so obstructed thar- lie w»is unable to get into the chamber to record his vote, and another voted although he had already paired. Thu« the Government had only a majority of one. On being interviewed after the divi sion, Sir G. Dibbs said it had not been decided what to do, and the course of action\would, be considered at a Cabi net meeting on Monday. Sir FT. Parkes said the result of the division had been brought about by improper influence and cajolery.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN

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JUDICIAL.

London, February 3. The Privy Council has decided that the Governor of Bahamas was justified in exercising his prerogative, and re leasing prisoners sentenced by the Chief Justice for contempt of Court.

IRISH AFFAIRS.

Mr Morley has appealed against the decision of the Queen's Bench upon the employment of the police to assist sheriffs.

EGYPT.

I Received February 4, 11.15 a.m.)

Paris, February 3. In the Chamber of Deputies M Develle said while anxious to remain friendly with Bnghnd. France would not abandon her interest in Egypt. If Mr Gladstone would re-open the question of occupation FrUnce would par'ey in a friendly spirit. He hinted that if the present position became definite, it would be a cause of trouble and possibly of conflict. MOROCCO. Marauders having attacked Waz^n the French declare they will hold the Sultan Morrocco responsible. THE NICE HOMICIDE. Deacon the American who shot Abeille has obtained a divorce from his wife and the custody of his children.

THE SOUDAN.

&UAKIM, rebruary 3. Osman Digna is at Tamanich with Pour hundred dervishes.

SCULLING.

London, February 3. Hanlon rows Bubear on the Tyne 'or £400.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received February 4, J2.25 p.m.)

THE QUEENSLAND FLOODS.

Sydney, February 4. Owing to floods telegraphic com munication with Queensland is inter rupted.

THE FEDERAL BANK.

Melbourne, February 4. The North Melbourne Municipality has been compelled to suspend works owing to the lack of funds, £21,000 being tied up in the Federal Bank, which closed its doors this week.

THE FEDERAL COUNCIL.

Hobart, Februa-y 4, Addressing the Federal Council Mr Dobson, a Tasmanian delegate, said the clay was not far distant when his colony would be compelled to enter into Federal Union with one or more of the neighboring colonies. It could not much longer withstand the effects of their protective policies. The Council has practically con cluded its sittings.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Marine Kxamlnera.

Dunedin, February 4. After twenty years' service the Marine Department has dispensed with the ser vices of Captain Thomson and Orkney as examiners of shipmasters at this nort.

The Reverend Mr Harrison, of London, has been appointed Jewish Rabbi at Dunedin.

SPORTING.

CHRISTCHURCH SUMMER MEETING.

I n _ [PBK PRKSS ASSOCIATION.] CHRiSTcauKCH, February 4. Thewrvtheris beautifully fine for the C.J.C. Summer Meeting. Tha atten dance is fair. Following are results :—- Hornby Welter Handicap, of oU soys j U milo.—T>ora, Bst 10)b, 1 ; Beau Nasli, lOst 31b, 2 ; Warrington, 9st 91b, 6. Eight started. Won easily two lengths. rime-2min ISsec. Dividends —£7 6s, and £6 7s. Middle Park Piatk, of 200 soys ■■; mx furlongs. —Strowan, 7st 51b, I ; Fe^" suasion 7st 41b, 2 ; Response, 6st 1.31b, d. Midsummer Hindicap of 200 soys ; 1£ mile.--Launceston Bst 31b, 1; Wyvern 6st 71b, 2 ; Awarua Rose 7st, 3.

C.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

Chbistchurch, February 3. The following nominations and further payments were made to-night ;— NOMINATIONS. Easter Handicap, of 600 soys; seven furlongs. — Fraternite, The Workman, Wakawatea, Heather Bell, Merganser, St. Hippo, The Dancer, Tangi Maid, Pique, Conjurer, The Changeling, North Atlantic, Thame, Queen of Trumps, Re tina, Awarua Rose, Prime Warden, Lady Zetland, Kate Greenaway, Morpheus, Scot Free, Paramu, Palliser, Saracen, Wyvern, Clanranald, Kulnine, Florrie, Launceston. Captive, The Lumper,: Dora, Chris, Ua, Dreamhnd, Service, Melinite, Sfcepniak, Young Cheviot, Frivolity, Swordbelb, Au Revoir, Hippomenes, Lustre, XGkevt Autumn Randicap, of 500 soys; . oae and a half mile.—Fraternite, Heather Bell, Wyvern, Merganser, St. Hippo, North Atlantic, Thame, Queen of Trumps, lle'ina, Awarua Rose, Rovolution, Prime Warden, Lady Zetland, Kate Greenaway, Scot Free, Palliser, Clanranald, Merrie England, Kulnine, Florrie, Launceston, Captive, The Lumper, Orackshot, Ilose feldt, Ua, Stepniak, Boulanger, Crown ' Jewel ; Hippomenes, Lustre, Tempest. KILOAIIE SXEBKLECHASB, of 200 SOYS j ' about throe miles.—Justice, nl;ij:p:e, Norton, Freeman, Wild Irisdmau, Clarence, Christ-mas. Erin-^o-Br.i^!i. FORTHRK PAYMENTS Chasipagwe Stakes, of 300 sevs ; six '■ furlongs.—Z mell;i, MortsmaiJ, Lakeshell, ' Craivley, Bo :don well, Persuasion, Loy«lty, ! Ultimatum, Re-ijir.nse, Strowan, HcfliCtor, . Ich Dieu, Weslmuic, Giiano. ,

DUNEDIN AUTUMN MEETING.

Dunbdin, February 3. The following handicaps hav«j been de clared for the liuriedin Autumn Meeting. Hurples ; I|* mile.— Norton, 12st 51b ; Erin-go-Bragh, ll<t; Magpie, lOsi 101b ; Rebel, lOst 31b; Trimolite. 10^t lib ; Satyr, 9at 41b ; Clarence, 9st 41b ; Moon light, 9at 21b ; Wild Irishman; 9*t ?lb ; Justice, 9s'. ; Highland Chief, 9s t. Stewards Purse ; six furlongs.— Wana;anui, lO^t 71b ; Carronade, xOst 51b; Saracen, lOdt 31b ; Huguenot, 10ot 21b ; M^y, 10ot; Conjurer, 9st 131b; Yx\\e, ft*t 101b ; Pararnu, Dot 101b ; Freelance, 9st 81b ; Mariner, 9st 81b ; Inez, 9st 71b ; Kate Greenaway, 9*t s!b ; Watrington, 9dt 31b; Derl.y, 9st; Glencaiin, 9st; Pique, Bst, 111b ; Wmchman, Bst 111b ; Mountain Maid, Bst 81b ; Mascotte, Bst Blb ; Roseleaf, Bst 51b ; Boseguard, Bbt 51b ; Rothamstead, Bst 21b ; Au R avoir, Bst 2lb; Napier, Bat; Comrade, Bst ; Taugi Maid, BA.

THE ASfIBURTON fItJARPIAfI; SATTTBDAY, FEBRUARY 4, 189$.



Public No Jo 35 _ ASQBURTON KINDERGARTEN SCHOOL. IT HIS School will Re-open in the new rooms, Tancred Street, (next to St. Stephen's Church) on MONDA/, Feb ruary 6. : Missrcs Cussen and Graham will be at homo after Thursday, the 2nd February. Miss Cussen will resume her private Danciug Classes. Piivate lessons given, and private classes formed. All the modern dances taught, including the Tennis, Varsoviana, and new Barn Dance. A special class will be farmed for the pur pose of teaching the Minuet and Gavotte. Terms on application at the school. tenders" mENDERS invited for Painting a X Cottage. Will close MONDAY, at 7 p.m. Apply W. IOWNSHEND, 2 14 Cameron Street,



MR D. THOMAS. IMPORTANT CLEARING SALK FBIDAY, MARCH 3, 1893. PRELIMINARY ADVERTISEMENT. MR D. THOMAS has rpceived in btrucfcions from Mr D. Btiok to HOLD A CLEARING SALE On the above date of the whole of his LIVE AND DEAD STOCE:, Consisting of about 10.000 s H *'X p O f\ HORSES, Draughts, etc. And a very Large Quantity of FARMING 1 PLANT, Of which full particulars will be given in future advertisements. Sale at Tara, five miles from Ashburton, commencing at 12 o'clock. Luncheon Provided. NO RESERVE, D. THOM\S, 1t155 Auctioneer, Ash button...



How Sambo Understood French.—t^nd cays to the runaway negro on the raft, •' Jim, what'd you say if 'twas said to you ' Parly-vous-franzy V " " Wouldn't bay nuffin. I'd just bust him over de ear ; if he wasn't a wite man. 'Low no nigger to call me dat.' Finn says the words only mean, "Do you speak French?" Jim inquires, "If they mean that why don't they/say that?" Dr Forest say 3, in "Health, the New Method," we might make similar in quiries of the professors ot Massotherapy ; but he goes on to explain massage, rubbing, and its beneficial results so that it might even enter the skull of the densest negro ; and his muscle-roller and other new method are invaluable. An edition of his book much enlarged, is published at "Trnth and "Health" Publication Offices^ 16 Tuatn street, Christchurch.—[Advt.] We clip the following important testnno. nial from the "Illawarra Mercury" (NS W). of the 30th March, It needs no comment ~m Mr John Loveday, of the Bulli Mountain, writes to us that after suffering for four years with actite gravel, he has experienced almost complete relief by using Sander and Sons' Eucalyptic Extract. He says :—" Seeing the said Extract advertised in the * Illawarra Mercury,' hia intense suffering induced him to obtain a bottle- of the medicine from Mr Hosking, chemist, of this town, and that the use of it gave him great relief at once. He states that between 10th March inst., when he obtained the first bottle of the extract, and the 19th, the use of that medicine continued to afford him relief, to which he had been a stranger for four years. Mr Loveday writes also that he has found the Eucalypti Extract i cure for rheumatism as well as gravel. He requests us to publish this information through the' Mercury.' We have much pleasure in complying with Mr Loveday s request, whose word cannot be doubted, and who can have no object in view other than a pure desire to benefit suffering m anitv. "—(Advt.)



ASHBURTON MUSICAL SOCIETY. A GENERAL MEETING of the above will be held at the School of Music on TUKBDAX, February 7, at 7.30. Business—To appoint a Leader and Geneml. Pull attendance requested. In tending members will kindly send their names to the Secretary before February 7, to be in time for nomination. After the business meeting, a SOIREE MUSIOALE will be held, at whiph all subscribers are requested to bo present, as Bennett's " May Queen ' ■ will be put in rehearsal. PETER WILLIAMS, 2 6 Hon, Sec.



SANDER AND SONS' EUCALYPTI EXTRACT. —In protection of the world made fame our manufacture has acquired al over the globe, we publish the following :— Hazard, M.D., Professor of General Patho logy and Diseases of the Mind and Nervous system, says in an editorial published in tfle <? Clinical Record ";-r-" W-e. have examined half-a-do?en specimens of different manufac? tures; the preparation of Sander and Sons was the only one that proved to be reliable and corresponding to scientific tests; Another concoction called " Refined Extract of Eucalyptus" has made its appearance since. This product stands, according to Dr Owen, foremost in causing injurious effects. That gentleman comnmnicates, at a meeting of the Medical Society of Victoria, that a child living at Fitzroy became most seriously indisposed through its use. In another case a lady states on the strength of statutory declaration that she suffered cruelly from the effects of the same concoction. To guard the high reputation of our manufacture we feel warranted in expo ing the above facts, and desires the public to exercise care and precaution when buying, SANDER and SONS-—(Aclvt 1



LOST, in William (street, a Silver Brooch, gold horse t-hoe in centre. Finder kindly return Mail Office, ' 2 27 WESLEY AN Church, Baring Square, Rev S. Lawry will preach To morrow at lLa m. and 7 p.m. Evening subject—The Brotherhood of Christians. 2_ 28 AGENTS WANTED.^ WANTED A'jcnt* for a GOOD SELLING LINE, Either sex and earn good income. Apply early as only t\ limited number is required. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., • /»ox 976 d F,O , S^dro^ N,B V



KAIAPOI HOUSE. THE ONLY CARPET SHOWROOM IN THE COUNTY NOW FULLY STOCKKD WITH LINOLEUMS, CARPETS, AND MATS, ALL MAKES. WE HAVE JUST COMPLETED AN IMMENSE PUKOHASE OF LEADING LINES IN DRESSES, CALICOES, EMBROIDERIES, LINOLEUMS, *c., Ac, INCLUDING AN Enormous Stock of GUoycis Which we hare determined to Clear, MITCHELL and TURNER.



WANTED CONTRACT STACK KRS, with TEAMS to commence work at once. DUNCAN QAMERO>, 2|17 Springfield. , NOTICE TO FARMFRS. lam prepared to take rif-ks on 'growing crops and grain in stack or barn, at lowest currant rates. For particulars j apply to HENRY ZANLV?R, 1 30 Merchant, ANlibur'on._ PUBLIC TKOTICK.



MB T. BULLOCK. ON ACCOUNT OF THE MORTGAGEES QOAfi PRICK wanted for TS. 549, *-"!*'<:tv/ cnniaiiiinff QUARTER AC UK, centrally situated in Cox street, on which is elected a DWELLING HOUSE of six roon.s with bay window and verandah, gas laid on and other im provements. Conveniently situated, bi-ing near the Railway Station and Post Office. Most excep- ionally easy terms. Of|O ACRES. Alford Forest. R.S's 20246 and 20420, on account of the. executors of the lute J.. H. Ross.— Not having disposed cf this by auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it. T. BULLOCK.



J. T. Ford & Co. tlavo the pleasure to announce to their TLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, as well as to ihe FARMERS and GRAZIIiIIS of the "Ashburton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TIN WALD Stock ' Markets, and have arranged to acL in conjunction with Iflr Henry Zander, 1 who will receive ENTRIKS »nd take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr J. T. FORD will be given to all Stock, etc., committed to their oare for disposal, eiiher by Public Auction or Piivate Treaty, and Clients may have entire confidence that their interests will be fully protected. CLEARING SALES will also have their careful attention either in Town or Country. J. T. FORD & CO., LAND, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, 154 Hereford Street, Christchurch. HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT, ASHBURTON.



CHKISTMAS, 1892. IV KW GOODS SUITABLE FOR THE -»-* SE\rON. New Fruits, New Tea?, New Nuts, New Perserved Gingers. New Prunes. A WELL ASSORTED STOCK OF Glass, China, and Eirthenware, Hollow ware, Brush ware and Light Jromnongery. FIRST SHOP IX TANCRED STREET. H. M. CARSON.



a CARir: MRS A. O. CLARIDGE TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, \ COX STREET, ASHBURTON. ■ TERMS ON" APPLICATION. m _£_ TiRhbDEN piANO i COMPANY. PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, On the TWO YRARS' HIRE SYSTEM. | SHEET MUSIC, VIOLISS, VIOLIN STRINGS, and VIOLIN REQUISITES, HOKACB A. GATES, AGENT AND MANAGER School of Music, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. _^ 1 162 XIiEIVJGLIiYN OWEI¥, TEACHER OF ARCADE CHAMBERS, ASHBURTON.



John Or and Co. IMPORTERS. TTTE HAVE now on view at our Stores by far tho Largest and Bast Assortment of Furnishing and General HARDWARE in the Ashburton County, which we offer at prices which defy successful competition by any other House in the Trade. _____ i Our Stock of TIN, JAPANNED, and ENAMELLED GOODS has been largely incre&sed, and we are now showing a full line of these Goods.



In addition to our immense Stock of GENERAL IRONMONGERY, we have also on hand by far the Largest and most Complete Stock of PAPKRHANGINGS in the District, at prices ranging from 6d to 10s per piece of twelve yards. ALSO,~PAINTB, OILS, COLORS, ENAMEL PAINT, VARNISHES, DRYEES, BRUSHES, and all kinds of Painters' and Paperhangers* requisites.



WS can offer sp«c;al inducements to Customers in our CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE Department, which has been largely increased. TO THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS, &<}. WE have a very Large Assortment of OILS of various kinds suitable for the present season, including— LUBROLEINE, COLZA, OLIVE, LARD, VALVOLINE, CASTOR, ktg. 3000 feet BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING just arrived ex Doric. -■ All sizes Perforated ZINC, from l-32nd to 1-inch. JOHN ORR & DO. HARDWARE & PROVISION MERCHANTS. >



CARD, Ifliss Car§on, TEACHER OF MUSIC, - PIANOFORTK AND ORGAN. BURNETT STREET, ASHBURTGN. Preserve lour Kye»lgrlit, And have your tyes properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System of H. LAZARUS, OCUfIST OPTICAN, of London, Melbourne, nd Calcutta. Sole Agent for.Ashburton, S. SALEIC, Watchmaker and Jeweller, "IT7HO has been thoroughly instructed in j *^ this unequalled system. Each eye' tested separately, a^d different lenses fit required) ; fitted into frames made to if different styles of faces, thus ensuring acevn-aoy of \Uion and (sonofort.



"HARVEST CHEQUES^ WILL bOO» FfXH Tl KIR WAT TO Craighead and 1 Jerry man. BECAUSE:—'* We want New Suits after harvest, and at we stroll up and down East Street we always admire their i»ew Tweedd, . and Fancy Coatings, -and tent ihe quality." . " BECAUSE Craighkad and Bkbrvwam have the Largest Stock of ■, Fashionable and most Durable Tailoring Goods in the District to uekct from." " BECAUSE You can alwan depend upon Ckaicmab *hd Bntftnujr for " A GOODFIT," "FIRSTCLABB WORK, M "BEST VALUE," and " FATISFACTION IN EVKRT RK SPBCT." — SPECIAL. — Strong Saddle Tweed Trousers to measure Sit. • Good Hair-line Tweed Trousers to measure 21sj CRAI6HBAD&BERRYIAN, Tailors and Outfitters, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. <



WHEAT. WHEAT. WE ARE PRO MP T CASH BUYERS -'OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT AT HTGHEST MARKET PRICKS. We are also prepared to STORE GRAIN on Farmers' account in oar NEW GRAIN STORE, WEST STREET, ASHHURTON, ON FAVORABLE TERMS. FULL SIZED CURN3ACKS * TWIXK SUITLIKD at LOWEST-CURRENT PATES. Hollitt & 0u M Canterbury tlill«» OFFICES AND STORES, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. WILLIAM SPARHOW,;. (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berrymatt}, Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And t3 enable me to Ao this I have decided to charge Prices that h»v«fwY©*' baw heard of in A»hliarton



Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings, TOTJfi THE ADDUK33 : ffff* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'b an«. . H. 0. Segers. KALI STREET, ASHBURTON^J \ 820 Great Cheap Sale --OF— SUMMER' DBAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINTS, &c., N O W_ OK. IN Consequence of the General Depression, we are making VERT GREAT REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER GOODS for CASH. Purchasers are invited to COME EARLY and Secure Bargain!. S. W. ALCORN & CO., N JABT STR E^EjT.



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W. H. COLLIER'S CLEARING SALE STILL GOING ON TEMPORARY PREMISES NEXT BANK OF NUW ZEALAND. About 15 dozan Gents Naw Ties and Soarres 6d, usually Is.. About 8 dozen Ladies Leather Bjlcs 6J, usually Is. A lot of Children's pretty anl fasliioniible Silk Ei%ts and Bonnets In 6d v Ultd 2s 6d, wonderful valuo, usu illy 4s, 5s 61, 6* 61. New Ladiej Dust Cloaks, very cheap, 8* lid, usually Ufo 6d. As "THE CORNER" will bo realy for oooupation early in Febnmf t «i| must clear out a lot of Goods before returning to it. To do this we act dhtimXx some wonderful value in all kinds of Drapery, Clothing, end Millinery. > ; ■ LADIES SHOULD *JALL AND SEE, V ' \. . \ ' ■