Mrß. William* in Park street. He? too had » little flutter for the season, and we are glad to have him added to the list. The only fear is that out of the many traders in the town we have missed some one. If we have, we can assure him the omission is an accident, and not of malice aforethought. THE OTHER SHOPS. In the old Kindergarten in East Street another trade has made its first appear ance in Ashburcon. There A. J. Walker is kept as busj as he can be repairing bicycles and doing other mechanical work. J. Lewis again had a large stock of prime bacon and hams and repoits busi ness brisk. Mrs Hampton had her shop nicely decorated with evergreens and the window with fancy goods of all description?, so that it looked quite as well as those in the centre of the town. W. J. Adams has the next shop, where he carries on the business of a plumber and gasfitter and keeps his shop well Stocked with tinware of all descriptions. The next shop is occupied by the Wertheim Sewing Machine Company, and is well stocked with the well-known . machines of th«t firm. James Dineen, bootmaker, makes no show and never does, but he keeps work ing away all the same, and is apparently as busy or more so than many who make more pretensions. William Williamson, tailor, is an Ash burton boy who, having acquired in the colony rudimentsof his profession, has been Home to the Old Country for the purpose of learning the latest styles of cutting which is so necessary for proficiency in the tailoring profession. Having done so he has again settled in Ashburton, and is giving his patrons the benefit of his Continental experience. T. Hoult's window was decorated and looked very well, filled with all fruits in season, confectionery, etc. Inside also was poultry, all kinds of summer drinks, and every inch of available space on the shelves round the shop was occupied by several hundred bottles of this season's jams. In the store room behind was a large stock of bacon and hams, Mr Hoult's own curing, and these aie always in great demand. W. Patching next door carries on the business of tent and sail-maker, and hang ing from the roof, his shop is filled with < horse covers, tarpaulins, etc. H. C. Segers carries on hia drapery and outfitting business in Melford House, His window was nicely dressed with fancy lines of drapery, dress goods, shirts, ties, etc., this being his particular speci alty. Inside the shop was a large num ber of presents to be given as discount to purchasers. of goods. Many of these presents W6re valuable and exceedingly pretty, notably some haudsoma Japanese trays and cabinets. W. Sparrow, tailor and outfitter, occu pies the next shop, and his line of busi ness does not call for any special display so far as his window is concerned. What is more to the point with him is that he has b.-en fairly rushed with orders of late, so that even with extra hands he has not been able to execute them all. He has a larga and varied assortment of tweeds to select from, and an ample stock of shirts, hats, ties, etc. J. Scaly, seed, merchant, is a good solid Irishman who makes no fuss, but keeps collecting the dollars all, the same by means of a well-earned and sound G. J. Neill's window was nicely got up with a good display of general drapery. Dress goods, with some very pretty shades of prints and delaines were prominent, and millinery of all kinds. A large stock of boots was also on hand, and introduced into the window display were several pairs of the fashionable tan jam shoes. The interior of the shop also was well stocked with clothing of all descrip tions. L. F. Andrewes' spacious shop next door was well arranged to show off to the best advantage a large stock of Christmas and New Year's cards and other presents. Prominent among the cards were Kome handsome booklets, and thes« were the prettiest we have seen. There was an admirable selection of presents of all styles and all prices. A novelty amongst them was a neat fan with the almanac printed on. The shop proper was well stocked as it always is, with a large and vaiied assortment of books and stationery of all kinds. Prominent in the window display were several handsome oleographs. G. Jesson, watchmaker, was working away as bu*y as a bee, and judfing from the fact that his shop is full of clocks and watches, and that he is always busy, this young tradesman is steadily gaining the success which we wished him last year. W. H. Collins' business departments are legion -^ironmonger, painter, plumber and paperhinger, coal and firewood mer chant—»nd he has a large stock in each, but none of them are the kind adapted for a window display. Nevertheless by some means Mr Collins' window looked well, exceedingly well. One window was devoted to the ironmongery department, open registers, and carpenters' and shearers' requisites being prominent, and the other was devoted to pretty wall paper patterns and other goods of that descrip tion, With special regard to Christmas, Mr Collins could not supply the dolls, nor the raisins for the pudding, but he could find the corl for the fire, the pot to cook the pudding in, and the knives to oat it with, all indispensable. The next shop is occupied by Professor McKay, tobacconist and hairdresser, late of Harry 1! riedlander's. Mr Map. Had in a good assortment of wigs of all des criptions. ; .'. ' ' ' The Misses Adams, fully recognising tha special needs of the ChrHmasseascn, have turned her refreshment rooms into a fancy goods shop, and intend to keep it so. They ha?e a very pretty window of presents and cards, and all kinds of fancy goods. Prominent amongst the cards were a number of appropriate text caTds, and in the window Were thfee "real queens " in the way of dolls. Collier is still at " the corner," but dur ing the last year the old building has been pulled down and a new one substituted. The result is a fine large shop which is all that can be desired in the matter of con venience. The windows facing on East street are large, end it was on that side of his shop that Mr Collier kad an excellent di«Dlav Passing inside shows the shop to *be well filled with cjottyng, dress Ldt SvA Pf •Minds, a stock of Lots, and Christmas presents. At the back of the shop fo the millinery depart ment, and this n under the charge, of Mies L« Mercier and wai very well »r»ng«d- Ladies' summer hats ware of all designs an 4 shapes imaginable 1 and there was an aflmirable selection of ostrich plumea, flowers, and other trimmings. Passing alohg: Tancred street, the first shop wfi came t0 waa J« Bishop's Zeala,ndia fjoot sror». Mr Bishop h,ad a Jarge st^ck nf ladies', gentlemen s, an.d gnilaron* boots and shbea on v'ww, J, B. Patterson, saddler, is well sup plied with all the requirements of his trade. Mitchell and Turners window was nicely decorated with some handsome dress patterns well arranged. Inside was a large stock of clothing and other drapery. At the back of the shop was a special and very extengkg d^play of Hndlauraa 1' an^ 1 olrpetings. The' aslort- Jnjjht oil Unoleurng * especially "-wag large and yariga and equal to anything we have seen anywhere. The carpeting included Wilton, Brussels, Kidder, and tapestry. The upper rooms were all well filled wit h lines of underclothing, wools, boots and shoes, etc. G L. Beath and Co. were doing good business. Their window w»g well arranged] aud the shop wai tyled with ail clataea of

drapery. There was also a fine display of presents to be piven to their customers , in the way of discount. The watchword of the shop appeared to be—"Christ church eoods Christ church prices." T. H. Undrill had a large stock of furniture of all descriptions. Cabinets, 1 Japanese table, toilet stands, screens, I tabhe and other drawing and bedroom ftppursrenances. Much of his cabinet work lboked exceedingly well, as did also some fret work in brackets, picture and photo frames, executed on the premises. Crossing tha ro*d brought us to Mr Bullock's new shops, one of which is occupied by W. R. Pickfoid, who is in the same line of business as Mr Undrill, and what has been said of the one may with equal truth be repeated of the other. Passing into East Street again Andrew Orr's is the next establishment. (To be continued).

AShburton Caledonian Society.

ANNUAL GATHERING and SPORTS. The annual gathering and sports in connection with the Ash burton Caledonian Society was held in the Domain yesterday, and despite the unfavorable nature of the weather was a great success. The weather ia a very fickle mistress, and never was she more so than yesterday. The morn ing was dull, which in itself was bad, but when about half-past nine several drizzling showers of rain fell it was positively disheartening' to holiday seekers, and especially to the promoters of the sports. However, these showers did not last long, and presently the sky cleared, and at times the sun shone out brilliantly. Rain fell again when the sports were nearly over, at five o'clock. The first announce ment that the Scotchmen were about was shortly after eleven o'clock when the bagpipes were heard passing through the streets on the way to the Domain. These were being played by Piper-Major Rhoder ick McTavish and Pipers Alick and Hugh McKay- and were led by Mac Lean Dunn, all in full Highland costume. The sports were commenced about twelve o'clock and a long and varied programme was not concluded until after six. The attendance which was large at the outset, increased during the afternoon, and the Society are to be congratulated upon having taken the biggest gate money ever taken ia the Domain. This is very satis factory, and is deserved encouragement to the few Highland enthusiasts on whom the sole work of arranging these sports falls. As regards the sporta the principal features of course were the Highland events, with which, of course, for equal attractiveness has to be bracketed the Irish and other step dancing. There were five competing pipers present, so that music from the national instrument was not wanting, and nearly every piper was also a dancer. The Irish dancers rolled up in force, and while the old friends of our own county were well to the fore, there were not a few strangers from a considerable distance present notably Messrs D. Buchanan and J. Murray from Dunedin. And the dancing of numerous lads was quite a treat. Tn the bicycle races A. R. Barker from Christchurch showed the be3t form, winning both the three five mile races, the former with, the greatest of ease, Clark-on also rode well and made a fine race with Barker in the five mile dlstancs. At the corner leading into the straight Barker had the inside running which gives in itself an advantage of several yards, but this the local rider made up in the straight and at the tape only a *ew inches separated the two com petitors. This pxeiting finish was cer tainly the most interesting event of the day. In the foot races the Grand Caledonian Handicap was won by Brankiu the limit man. Brankin is a maiden runner from Wakanui, and though he had long handicaps, his initial performances were decidedly creditable- The runner up Tarpey, from Chriatchurch, showed the best form and ran consist ntly in each distance. Gair the Bcrafcch man could not get near in ttie short, races, but he ran a fine race in the quarter mile and won that distance. 440 Yards Open Handicap Hurdle Bac* —J. Brankiu, 35yds, 1; J. Gair, scr, 2 ; A. Pritchard, 30yds, 3. Won easily. Quoits—W. de B. Compton 1, Taylor 2, Stephens 3. Running High dump—John Jamieson, oftSfcin, 1; W.Kidd2 Pipe Music (pibrochs) —A. McKay 1, R. McTavish 2, G. Robertson 3. 100 Yards Handicap Flat Race—First heat—J. Brankin, llyds, 1; T. Tarpoy. 3yds, 2; C. Campbell, Byds, 3. Second heat-r-M. T. Healy, 7yds, 1 ; R- Todd. 6ydsi 2; J. Gair, scr, 3. Final—T. Tar pey 1, J. Brankin s, R. Todd 3. A good race; won on the tape by a few inches. One Mile Handicap Bicycle Race—.l. B. Griffiths, 165 yds. 1 ; W. Woods, 165 yds, 2j R. Ledez, 50yds, 3. T. Clarkson 60yds, E. Craighead 160 yds, Jas Wilson 200 yds, J. G. Findlay 65yds, G. H. Forbes 105 yds, Jno Wilson 165 yds, also started. A good race, won by a bare yard. Time—2min 29aec. Three Mi!e Handicap Bicycle Race—A. ( R. Barker, 150 yds, 1 ; T. Chrkson, 170 yds, 2; A. Pritshard, 170 yds, 3. R. Sidey 170/ds. W, Woods 365 yds, J, R. B Griffiths 365 yds, Jno Wilson 365 yds, Jas Wilson i42oyc's, also started. Won easily. Time—Bmin 3O.sec. Half Mile Handicap Flat liace—P. Annet, scr, 1; J. Gair, 10yds, 2; 0. Annet, 2Qyds. 3 Time—2min I6sec. Five Mile Handicap Bicycle Race—A. R, Barker, ] 40yds, 1; T. Clarkson, 200 yds, 2 ; R. Ledez, 200 yds, 3. W, Woods 395 yds, J. B. R. Griffiths 395 yds also started. The two limit men rode well dur ing the early p*rt of the race, but when half the distance was completed they were caught by the rear contingent with Clarkson in the lead, and shortly after they retired. Entering the second to last lap Baker went to the front with a fine spurt and led by a dozen yards, Clatkson and Lertea in hot pursuit. Then Ledex fell back and Clarkson challenged Barker and a grand race ensued for the last one hundred and fifty yards. At the corner leading into the straight Clarkeon had a slight lead but he lust it by running wide, and a neck and neck struggle right on to the tape resulted in favor of Barker by a few inches. Time —14miu 444 mc. Grand Handicap Flat Race—First dis tance 100yds—Firstheat-T. Tarr jy, 3yds; 1; A. 3. L. Houston, syds, 2; J. Mc- N aught, 4yds, 3. Second heat—J Brankin, llyds, 1; J. Gair, scr, 2 ; M. T. Hedy, 7yds, 3 finaJ-T. Tarpy 1, J. Brankin 1?, M. t. Healy 3, Won on the tape. ' Time, lOseo. Grand Handicap — Second distance 220yds—0; Brankin, 20yds, 1; T. Tarpey, 4yds, 2; M. T. Healy, 10yds, 3, Won easily. Time, 23 1-Egth sees. Grand Handicap, r~ 2 Ttyrd distance— r i 44Qyds--J. garf'to*. I i J- Brankin, 30yds, 2 i M. T. Healy, 15yds, 3. The scratch man ran with fine judg ment, and catching Brankin twenty yards from home won by a yard- Taroey gave up when half the distance had been com pleted. Time, 54 l-sth sees. Tossing the Caber-J. n^Jn, 31ft 3£ln, l;^.D.lcon2,S. BairdS. liish Hornpipe-N. Fit;jgerald } f M OXaughKn 2, S. Difikie 3- Pipe, Music, Marches—A. McKay 1, R. McTavish 9, J. Murray 3. Scotch Reel, Highland Costume—A, McKay 1, A. MeKenzie 2, J. Murray 3. Pipe Music, Reels and Strathspeys—A. McK»y 1, Geo. Robertson 2, H. McKay 3 Sword Dance—A. McKay 1, J. Murray 2, D. Buchanan 3. Pole Vaulting—J. H,esken and Vf. f,er gusson, 9ft 4jin, divided firit and second nfoney* >

Fire Brigade Compe'itfon (five iret drill)—T, Barber's team, 54 3 sth sec 1; Spicer's team, lmin 3.cc, 2; Simpson's team 3. One Mile Flat Handicap—P. Annet, scr, I; C. Annet. 30yds, 2; C. Baker, i 25yds, 3. This was a procession and the | scratch man won as he liked. The Tug-of-War for the Lidy Aberdeen prize of £5 5s caused great excitement, and was easily won by the Colonial team a&ainst a team of stalwart Irishmen. Reel o'Tulloch—A. McKay J, A. Mc- Eenzie 2, D. Buchanan, 3. Half-mile Handicap Flat Race—P. Annett, scr, 1; J. Gair, 10yds, 2; 0. Annet, 20yds, 2. Time—2min 15sec. Best Highland Dancing, boys—Popham Wrestling, Cumberland Btyle—Hut chison 1, J. T. Hullen 2, Bradley 3. Seauntreus—Murray 1, McKay 2, Me- K«nzie3. Highland Fling—A McKay 1, A Mo- Kenzie 2, Murray 3. Putting the Stone—A. Kenneworth, 34ft 7in, 1; S Baird 2. Bradley 3. Fire Brigade Competition (three men) —T Barber's team, 47 3-sth sec, 1; Spicer's team, 54 3-sth sec, 2 ; Simpson's team, lmin llsec, 3. Beat dressed boy in Highland costume —Popham 1, Ross 2. Boys' Irish Jig—W Fitzgerald 1, T Stewart 2, Irish Jig—N Fitzgerald 1, M O'Lough lin 2. Throwing the Hammer—T H Dalton, 80ft 3in, 1; S Baird, 78ft 6in, 2 ; James Dorm, 75ft, 3. Old Men's Race—W de B Compton 1, Blackler 2. Farmers' Handicap, of 220 Yards — Henderson 1, D Brick 2, Thompson 3. Sailors' Hornpipe—Dickie 1. Buchanan 2, Murray 3. 200 Yards Consolation Handicap—J. McNaught 1, Healy 2, C. Annet 3. A large number of boys' and girls' races were got off during the day.

CATHOLIC BAZAAR.

The Catholic Bazaar in the Oddfellows, Hall was opened last night, and despite a miserable evening as regards the weather, the hall was so crowded for several hours that the company could scarcely walk about. The bazaar was formally opened at five o'clock by His Worship the Mayor Introduced by Father O'Donnell. His Worship congratulated the church on its present prosperous condition. He had beer here since its foundation in Ash burton when it had no church and no priest and had watched with interest its progress to the present time. He then formally opened the bazaar. On both sides of the hall were stalls gorgeously arrayed with all the pretty articles that can be classed under the heading—fancy goods. A produce stall was under the charge of Mesdames Small and Brankin. Mr Bishop was at the refreshment cable, and three fancy stalls were attended to by the children of Mary, Mrs Hanrahan and Mrs Devane respectively. A Christmas tree at the end ot the hall profusely laden with presents was the work of the Convent school, as indeed was the greater propor iion of the goods shown. This, tree was under the guardianship of Emily Leahy and Ethel Kelly. Many of tha articles were valuable, and their large num ber, and the excellent manner in which the stalls have been arranged, a total result which must represent besides money expended, several months of labor for the ladies, is decidedly creditable to the worker^. These articles are disposed of principally by raffling, and Mr Elston ably officiates at the ballot box, turning the handle and deciding the fate of the respective goods. Ihe energetic manner in which the young ladies go about their work of selling tickets for these articles is most commendable, and must be crowned with the success that energy and enthusiasm always deserve. In fact, to an unsophisticated onlooker it would appear thtl the persuasive entreaties of many of the young Jadies present would unlock the purses of any but those with hearts of stone and no souls at all. During the evening excellent pianoforte music was rendered on the stage by fiiends present. The bazaar will be open throughout the week.

Loan and Mercantile Company.

STATEMENT BY THE OFFICIAL RECEIVER.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

London, December 25. Mr 0. J. Stewart, Official Receiver, has issued a statement respecting the posiiton of the New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, in which he intimates that there is a surplus of £863,000. He thinks the issue and conversion of debenture stock may be deemed desirable. He is making further enquiries on the subject. The question of applying for public exami nation is also being considered. The scheme for the reconstruction of the Company, which was agreed to by the creditors' committee, is being withheld pending the settlement of an unfore seen difficulty. (Received December 22, 12 30 p.m.) London, December 26. Mr Stewart estimates the gross lia bilities of the New Zealand Loan a*»d Mercantile Agency at £5,440,000, of which it is expected £2,250,000 will rank. The total assets aiqqunt to £4,494,000, from which is to be de ducted the sum of £1,370,000 for de benture holders,' claiir, leaving £3,123,000 to meet the two and quar ter million liabilities whjoh are ex pected to rank, thus giving a surplus of £873,000, Auckland, December 27. The general manager of the New Zaa land Loan and Mercantile received a cablegram that the official receiver has called the statutory meeting for January 9.

THE ASBBURTOK GUABDUN ; WEDNESDAY, DECEMBEK 27, 1893.



I Tenders. TENDERS INVITED FOE HAR VESTING ABOUT 400 A ores of Wheat, Stook ing and Forking, Carting and Stacking. , 110 Acres of Wheat. 130 Acres of Oats. \ Cutting with Twine Binder, Stocking and Forking, Carting and Stacking}^. Special Tenders wanted for each part of work, and Tenders close on JANUARY 3, 1894. For further particulars apply at Tinwald Store or to 12t198 JAMES GUDSELL. Government Notices. HEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Train Arrangement* Ist and 2nd January Caledonian Sports, Tiraaru. On the Ist January there will be a morning train from Ashburton to Timaru, and an evening return train, at the following times :— Ashburton depart 7.10 a.m., Tinwald 7.18, Winslow7.29, Hinds 7.47, Rangi tata 8.23, Timaru arrive 9.50. Timaru depart 6.35 p.m., Bangttato 7.8. Hinds 7.44. Winslow 8.1, Tinwald 8.12, Ashburton arrive 8.20. TINWALD RACES, JANUARY 1. r There will be a train from Timaru to Ashburton at 11.65 a.m, as on Tuesdays, and a return train will leave Ashburton at 5.35 p.m., Tinwald 545, Winslow 6.1, Hinds 6.26, Rangitata 7.9, arriving at Timaru 8 45 pta. The train from Ashburton to Spring burn will start at 545 p.m., and run 1 hour 20 minutes later than usual. LYTTEI.TON REtfATTA, JANUARY 1, AND CHRISTOHURCH RACES, January 2. The evening train from Chtistchurch to Ashburton on Ist and 2nd January will leave at 5.15 p.m., and run 35 minute* later thau 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 table times. - No Goods traffic Ist January. 12 224 BY ORDER. THE CHEVIOT ESTATE. "V"OTICE is hereby given that a further ■*•'■ area consisting of Forty-two Farms, comprising 10,791 acres of First and Second-olass AGRICULTURAL LAND, will be open for application for Leise in Perpetuity on and aftsr Monday, the 15th day of January, 1894, at the Laad offices, Christcnurch, Timaru, and Cheviot. Rents from 3s to 11s per acre per annum. Areas from 92 acres to 552 acres, The Mansion House and 5,000 A ores 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 briaf description of each section, can be obtained at any Land Office in the colony. JOHN MoKENZIE, 12 21 Minister of Lands. pTanos! plaNiisn piin'os"' ORGANS! ORGANS!! GrIGANS VtOLINS! VIOLINS!! VIOLINS MUSIC! MUSIC!! MCSIC IT VERIBODY should lnve a copy oi OJ "THE TRIAD 1 MONTHLY MAGAZINE Of Music, Science, and Art, DRESDEN~PIANO CO., SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. HORACE A. GATES, Agent and Manager ~T~I N W A L D. — 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^ „- FoTTTeT W. ELMSLY, (Late of Sydney), COACH AND BUGGY PAINTER. HAVING taken over Paint Shop from W. H. Paget, is prepared to PAINT all classes of Vehicles at Lowest Prices. All orders promptly attended to. 12 117 . 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 CHEAP CHRISTMAS GIFTsT.~~" MRS "ADAMS TI7ILL hold a Monster Cheap Sale of FANCY QOODS asd TOYS FOR ONE WfONTH In Shop lately used for Refreshment Rooms, COLEMAN'S BUILDINGS, 12 192 Next ; Cdlletfi.. LANBsfcLs 4TO MBBTON, EtygMHH S'wisi^ neib Aahburton Club, ENGINEERS & CYCLE EXPERTS, MANUFAOTURERSofthe Ashhurton Express, a.nd Agents for thd lead ing firra,3 in England. The famous premier (Helioal tv be) path racers in Stook. Pumps, Lawn Mowers, Sewing machines, and Engines of e?er» descrjpty)^ ' REPAIRKD, Sttncil Plates^ N»u»e Plates, and En graving doge, <^.■ . ■ . ■■ ■■ ''■■'.■•■■ ■'•'



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Mitt* Venle Flower, T ATE of the Royal Colleqo of I J Music, London, in prepared to give instructions in the above art. Terms upon application. Residence, Cox Street. At homo Monday's Thursday's and Saturday's, from 2 till 8 139 WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST HEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery t The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone and vigor by using Gukhihgtoh & Co. s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Christchurcb Hospital and by >. 11 the leading medical practitioners and medioal electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Gtthhinotok A Co., Electrioians.; 190 ooo<v *«• •teeefc. Ohriwtffhqrch. AUSTRALIAN MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETI New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington: Local Board of Directors : Ihe Hon Morgan 8. Grace, M.D, C.M.G., M.L.C. (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, MX.C. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq Ihe Hon Edward Richardson, C. VT.O, M.L.C John Duncan, Bsq Medica' Officer: Dt W. Or. Kemp, M.R.O.S. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST AND MOST PROSPEROUS AUBTRAIIAN LIFB OfFICB, *M> THE LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR Ihe Method of Valuation adopted by this Society ii •f the moet Stringent Character, and ensure* a Conii> lerably Larger Rsaerve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ■ACCUMULATED FUND EXCEEDS £11,000,000 (ELEVEN MILLIONS) Stirling All invested to yield nearly 6 per cent. POLICIES IN FORCE ... 110,8015 Sum Assured ... ... ... £38,888,288 Accumulated Funds .. .. £11,328,448 Auual Income £1,960,191 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. £5,434,«JJ BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1892, £504,361, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £1,030,000, after making SPECIAL BBSERVEB, amount ing to £234,811. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE Tears, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Reversionary Bonuses exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN.THE ' '■ ■ :1" A. M. F SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY "SEAR Expenses of Management 9| per oont 6 the total income. ... EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Office- Custom House Quay, Wellington. W. H. DERRY, District Secretary, Chrietchurch. H. ZANDER, Local Broker. Ashburton JOB PRINTING. POSTERS, Dodgers, Billheads, JIT Programmes, Memorandum Forma Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitatlon Cards, Order Blocks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Ticket* of a kinds. ukiunii m\mm cr LIMITED, Having i supply of Superior Jobbing Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute very description of Printing on the shortest notice, in the beßt style, and at reasonable raten, mHK CARRIAGE STALLION SILCHESTER Will travel the Ashburton, Methven* Rakaia, and surrounding dlutriota this aeason. SILCHESTER, a rich chestnut, three years old by Rouser, dam by Admiral, grand dam by Camdeu. Admiral by Malton—Spray byDonizette—Lady Ann. Rouser by Messenger—Kate O'Shane, by Caledon—Laura, by Toung Emigrant- Maggie. Messenger by Battler--Ludia. Terms for season, payable. January 1, 1894, £2 ; guarantee £3 10s. Groomage fee si. ALSO,— THE ENTIRE PONY ALA BABA (late the property of Mrs Scott), will stand this season at Owners' farm, Educational Reserve, South Rakaia. Terms for season. £1 10a ; guarantee, £2 2s. Qroomage fee sa. Mares for both horses grazed at 2s per week. Every care taken but no response bility. J. & W. A. STRAOHAN, Bouth Rakaia. THE BEST ggti BLOOD n Purifier Jgl AND TONIC Tt" °id |> B QUICKEN |w B Appetite, |i* OTired Feeling, P^l QMikitheWnk pSTRONG Ayer*sSarsaparilla Prcpivred by Dr. J. C Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., U. 8. A. Cures others, will cure you St®™ Beware, of cheap imitations. Tne name - Ayer»s Sarsaparllla- is Krominenton the wrapper, and is blow» i the glass Pi each of o«l tottit* -~<



Public Notices, A£HBURTON DOMAIN BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given that tbe 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 ORDKR. Ashburton, December 21,1893, 12 196 IiIiiURTOIS BOROUGH COUNCIL EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. T HEREBY give notice that an Election J_ to fill an Extraordinary Vacancy in the Ashburton Borough Council, caused by the Election of Councillor 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 ad the Town Clerk's Offioe till 12 o'clock noon »n WEDNESDAY, January 3, 1894. CHAS. E. POORS. Returning Officer. At hburton, December 22, 1893. 12 195 thrffttmaft, 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 giving 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 CBAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LE WING TAILOR 3 AND OUT FITTERS, AS H B U R T ON. SPECIAL NOTICE FOR OHRISTMAF. NEW Season's Fruit, Cane Sugar, and all other lines at extraordinary Low prices for CASH —at D. MACPHERSON'S, TANCRED STREET. Assigned Estate of W. J. S. McDowell, of Hinds, near Ashburton, Storekeeper for Tale, As a Going Concern, THE STOCK IN TRADE, GOODWILI FREEHOLD OF STORE, BAKERY AND BUTCHERY BUSINESS WITH BOARDING-HOUSE, FULL PARTICULARS with Stock Sheets can be obtained on the Premises, Hinds Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ashburton, And Messrs Cook and Gray, Accoun tants, Chriatchurch. 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 Itw.a ---« HUGO FRIEDLANDER/ irustees' 1298 ~~"~" QHEAP PROPERTY." 372 acr~V ß 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 of its being close to town an increase in value may reason ably be expected. Apply to T. BULLOCK, SEED. SEED. SEED. JHAVE a specially selected stock of . Cocksfoot, Red Closer, Cow Grass, Rape Seed, G.T.Y.A. Turnip, P.T.Y.A. Turnip, I. G. Globe, Fost By bird, Devon Grey, Mammoth, etc. JOHN G. RESTELL, 0§36 West Street. 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. Twenty Reasons "VT7HY YOU SHOULD PURCHASE RULES PATEHTJATER FILTER. Ist-Because in having one of the Lime Stone Filters you hive toe artiole you want* 9nd—lt is always in order and performs its duty as a filter should do. 3rd—lt is cheap, plain, and simple in construction. 4th—lt; is easily cleaned, as all im purities lie on the surface of the atone; ' sth—Being made of comtton 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 Tpw water may be it will purify and make it as clear as crysm, fith—Every Filter parsing over the railway pays to the Suto three different freights-4stpne from Oamaru, etrthen wa*e from Malvern, filter from Ashburton 9th—The Railway Department charge double the amount in carriage thai the lime stene cost at the <iuajrry>. 10th— Because aty Schools using Rule's Filters are free from measles, and the ch^dren 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 &nd range from 5s to £410$. 13th—In Rule's FJLte* jou have the smallest. t^fctigjeßt, the longest, and the strongest in the market. 14th—We make them suitable for the drawing room, kitchen or scullery, school room, hospital, railway, stetfcn, as well as for cottages, fwi^s, atfa sheep stations. ,^.th—Beeaute you all need them, and once you have thla Filter you would never be without one. 16th—By ■asiag the Patent Acise Jftlter you preserve your health, aave your money, and %eep tho doctor from your door V^th—lt is well known that diseases of all kinds arise from the useof impure water 18th—If you ask your friends to a cup of tea or a glass of whiskey tfyey v^ill not refuse when t^ej ktyovj you, have nice filfcrffl water. * ' Vkk~lt is well known in Ashburton tha> Brooke's Aerated Waters have been freatly improved since he obtained one of tule'a Filters. 20th -The last but not the least, old Rule wants the money.



8. W. Alcorn's CLFAUNG OUT SALE? Further Reductions. AS the Stock has to be cleared out quickly further reductions in all classes of Goods are now being CONCEDED TJ PURCHASERS. Dreaa Goodi further reduced Prints and Delaines further reduced Brown Hollands further reduced Window Curtains and Quilt* further reduced Damask Tablings further reduced Sunshades and Umbrellas further reduced Hoisery and Gloves further reduced Indies' Capes and Dust Cloaks furtherredoosd Corsets and Underclothing further reduced LADIES' HATS AND BONNETS Further Reduoed. All account* owing are requested to be paid promptly. S. W. ALCQKN" |V EAST STREET. " ' J-.i*^.??' V GREAT CASH^SALE. "^ IN ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ROBERT ALOORN. OVER £3800 worth of Clothing. Drapery, Boots, Glass and Earthenware. Iron mongery and Groceries, which mtut be sold. The clothing is. all Colonial mad* most of its to my own order from Colonial tweeds. There is a great variety of mm'k and boys'hats, men's and youths'white regatta, and Oxford shirts, linoleum: flannelettes, shirtings, and calicoes, all imported direct from the mannfaetoren j ill to be sold at prices which must command a eale. . ' A nice assortment of Ironmongery and Holloware, Glassware, and Grpcktrf. Great reductions in BOOT 6 for CASH, and a Large stock to select from. Hn'i Rhootew Colonial made Bs. A large stock of Men's, Boys' and Children's Straw Hats, 3s 61 to 6s, HaU for If 6d, 2i to 3s, Hats for Is and Is 6d. Hats for 6d each. The WHOLE STOCK will be sold at Very Low prices for CASH. . 808 it RT ALCOKISr, 12 75 SaUNDERS BUILDINGS. WALL JPAPER&" J 5,000 Pieces. JUST LANDED, ex AORANGI, CHEAP PAPERHANGINGS of the Latett O Patterns and Designs. A SPLENDID SELECTION. CALL AND SEE PATTERNS, PAINTERS and PAPERHANGERB sent to tny part of the town or country, at shortest notice. JOHN ifILSON, PAINTER AND PAPERHANGBB, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON. 12t38 __. „ H. M. JOKES. H. M. JONES. H. M^ JONES SANTA^bLAU S AND FATHEB CHBISTMAS ABE COMING AGAIN ALargdand Varied Stock »f Books, Toys, and Fancy Goods, China Glass, and Plated Ware, cart-fully selected and suitable for Christmas and New Year Presents frcm a penny Whistle to a Seventy Guinea Piano* Japanese Tables, Oabi> nets, Trays, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Etc. Desks, Workboxee, 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. BOOKS! BOOKS!! BOOKSIU For Prise and Presentation purposes. School Committees very liberally dealt with to endeavour to keep trade in the place. ' \ '• - CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS. Ivorine, Geletine, and Fringed Cards, hand-painted, unique, pretty, and chaste designs. Packet* af Cards from 9d, Is, Is 6d, and 2a Ql each. h. mTjones. a. j. white's Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, OHRISTOHUROH. THE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made in all Departments most Oomplet. '" CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM^ : FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY a"[TwT[Tte InYltes all to Call and Inspect bis Stock POTTAGES FURNISHED, Including CUTLERy, BLANKETS, SHEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS EtcP TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE .« ... ... ... *» to £10 FOUR ROOMS *17 to «2S FIVK ROOMS, from ... *35 to £80 SIX ROOMS .- .- ... .~ .« ••• £50 to £100 ■ CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREET 3, CHRISTCHURCH «tf.UJfV$ 1 FOOD^ FOR INFANTS AND INVALIDS, MELLIN'S LACTO-GLYCOSE OR MILK FOOD. SPECIALLY ADAPrEO FOR COUNTRIES WHERE FRESH COWS MILK CANNOT BE GSTAittU