COMMERCIAL.

Washington, September 1. The fquitabSn Sinrt^.iee Company, Broadway, Xiv? York, !-.as suspended p.iyu.ent. Tho liabilities in England amount to £1,000,000. London, September 2. Experts estimate, that good wheaten ar.d oaten h*y for the next six months will realise from £5 to £6 per ton. (Received September 4, 10.45 a.m.) London, September 3. The Antwerp wool sales are fixed for September 12 to 16 inclusive. 4100 tales of Australian will ba offered on the 12Ji. Tallow unaltered. The English and American wheat markets are changing a little for the better, but the Continental ih depressed, i

Messrs H. Matson and Co. (associated with the National Mutual and Agency Company of .New Zealand, Limited) re ports for the week ending September 4, 1893:—The grain mar ken has not dis played any new features daring the week. The dullness noticeable for some weeks past; still prevails, and we cannot s«3 any profjpect of improvement for some time to come. Wheat.—.Quotations are un altered at 2s 6d to 2<j 9J for milling, and up to 2d 5d for fowl feed. Offerings of the former have been fairly numerous, but growers are not inclined to accept current rates, which are really higher in proportion to those ruling at Home. Oats; are a shade weaker, with less demand, the enquiry being very slack at the present- time, but we do not expect to see any important drop in values, which close at 2d to 2a 4d. Barley.—The market is stagnant beyond a little doing in seed lines. Potatoes have suffered a further decline during the week and can only be quoted at 70s to 755, country stations. This sudden downfall in price is, we fancy, only temporary, but nevertheless the season is now well advanced, and combined with the ap proach of warm weather, holders should not be too sanguine. Grass Seeds. —.Rye- grass meets with a slow sale, but cocks foot is readily tat en up at recent quotations. Dairy Produce.—Cheese 3d to 4d,, butter 6d to Bd. Quotations, f.0.b., sacks extra. Auction sale.—On Saturday we held a successful sale at the usual hour, the following prices being realised ;— Whesit, feed, 2a to 2s 6d ; oats, 2a to 2s sd; barley, nothing doing; potatoes, seed Early Rose 92s 6d, kidneys 85s ; cocksfoot. 2d to 3d, Prices ex store, sacks extra■

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

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London, August 31. Mr Gladstone dwelt on the fact that the discussion on the Bill had occupied eighty-two days, and its opponents had fought with old English pluck and fortitude worthy of a better cause. He did not doubt their sincerity. JSine hundred and thirty speeches had been made in Committee by the Con servative party, while the Liberals were only credited with four hnndred and fifty-nine. He denied that the Almighty had branded with incapacity this particular and noted branch of the human race. The history of Ireland was an inveterate stain on the English escutcheon. He ventured to predict that the establishment of autonomy j would be a step towards the early triumph of rational liberty. Mr L, Courtney moved the rejection ; of the Bill. Mr John Redmond contended that. the financial clauses were impossible. His party would, he said, continue to insist that the Irish should be masters in their own country- Mr Gladstone said it was the inten tion of Government to adjourn che j House as soon as Supply was got through, till Novsmber 2. London, September 1. In the House of Commons, Mr Glad said that the Government approved of the British South African Chartered Company increasing their forces in Mashon aland. The Home Rule Bill has been read a first time in the Houae of Lords. The House of Commons was packed to-day to hear the debate on the motion for the third reading of the Home Rule Bill. The motion was carried by a majority of 34, amid frantic and prolonged cheers and counter cheers.

In the House of Commons, Sir Edward Grey explained that the New Hebrides Convention does not fix a date for its termination. London, September 2. At 12.50 am. the Speaker declared that the Home Rule Bill had passed. When this was announced the Liberals rose and accorded Mr Gladstone a great ovation. On returning to his residence, the Premier's carriage was escorted by thousands, rnnning and cheering, and shouting " United Ire land." Mr Justin McCarthy, in speaking on the third reading of the Home Rule Bill, welcomed the measure though he said that it was not absolutely final. Messrs Chamberlain and Balfour delivered speeches of unusual brilliancy, and expressed themselves confident that the British majority throughout the country would reject the Bill. Mr Balfour declared that the insane action of the Government had done more than one hundred Tory Governments to demonstrate the necessity for a House of Lords. Mr L. Courtney's amendment for the rejection of the Home Rule B.ill was negatived by 301 to 267. Two of the Liberal members, Mr Saunders and Mr Briton, voted for the amendment, while Mr Wallace and Mr Bathbone abstained from voting. Mr Gladstone announced that on Monday he would move that the whole of the autumn session be devoted to Government business, and he stated that no motion tabled with a view of obstructing business would be per mitted, _____^____^_

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION.

The following ia the Meteorological report for the week ending September 6, 1893:—

fcainfall during August, Alford Forest, g,20 inches; Alford Station, 164 inches.

LABOR ITEMS.

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Washington, £ ugust 31. The unemployed in Chicago, includ ing in their number many Italians, laid siege to a rifle store. The troops planted Gatling guns in the streets, and at the sight of these formidable weapons the mob quickly dispersed. Lonbon, August 31. The Scotch miners are striking. The coal owners express regret at the miners declining arbitration. Nearly half the Welsh miners have returned to work. September 1. The strikers in Derbyshire attempted to wreck the express, goods, and excur sion trains. The miners of Notts are raising a loan at 5 per cent, repayable in three months, in support of the men on strike. The strikers let loose a truck at the Midland Kailway at Erkington, but the signalman gave warning just in time to, prevent a crowded excursion train being wrecked. Brisbane, September 3. The wool shed at the Naryil Com-; pany's station, the scene of the recent trouble in connection with the wages paid to rouseabouts, has been burned down. The origin of the fire is un known. The police reinforcements | have not yet reached the station. (Received September 4, 10 45 ».m.) London, September 3. The Miners' Federation is issuing a allot asking the men to decide upon three questions —(1) to agree to arbi tration ; (2) to resume at the old rate; or (8) to accept a partial reduction. The miners in Notts are stealing sheep, apples, and potatoes in order to avoid starvation.

THE LATEST. Parliamentary Notes.

(from our own correspondent.) Wellington, September 4. ELECTORAL BILL, "No alterations have been made by the Council in the Electoral Bill, even the , electoral rights to commercial travellers being retained, bagmen being thus placed on the: same footing as seamen. The sup porters of female franchise have indeed voted as a solid body, so as not to give the House a protext for refusing to accept any amendments nv<de. The Bill, how ever, has not yet reached the haven of safety, for Mr Holmes is unwell, and will be uns»ble to vote on the third reading, and the fate of the measure depends on how the Hons Stevens, Rigg, and Rey nolds cast their votes. THE VACANT PORTFOLIO. It is definitely understood that the Premier will take tho portfolio of Native affairs, wh;ch will piobably mean that sooner or liter Mr Cad man will take that of Public Works. The latter will ceituinly rejoin the Oabiuot in the course of a week or two. THE SESSION. Theifcossion is expected to be brought to a close within tluee weeks, and a general election will probably he held in the second week of Dectmbar, pos-:ibly on the Bth or 9th. SLAUGHTER OF THE INNOCENTS. The slaughter of the innocents will be announced on Wednesday. The Govern ment Radvrays Bill may not bo included in this batch, but in no case will it get beyond its second reading. PARLIAMfINTABY OFFICERS. Contrary to expectation the Privileges Committee, by t>ix to five, carried a report this afternoon, placing all Parliamentary officers under the control of Ministers. There is sure to be a fierce discussion in the House when the report is presented.

Home Politics.

London, September 2. Mr Asquith, the Home Secretary, speaking at Althorpe, said, that Mr Chamberlain had been of great help to the Government in getting the Home Rule Bill through, as his speeches always rallied waverers to the Govern ment side. The " Daily News " estimates that 400 Peers will vote against the Home Rule Bill, and 40 for it. The Welsh members of the House of Commons have resolved to secede from the Liberal party unless the Dis establishment Bill is passed ne*xt year. After leaving the House of Commons Mr Gladstone received a great ovation on his arrival at the Whitehall Club. A great crowd outside Parliament buildings surrounded and repeatedly stopped Mr Gladstone's carriage. He was cheered wildly until he entered the House of Commons when the members rose as one man.

Burglary in Christchurch

Chbistchuuoh, September 4, Between Saturday night and this morn ing, the premises of Strange and Co., drapers, Christchurch, were entered and a fruitless attempt made to open a large safe. Am entry was effected by climbing the fence and forcing the padlock of a back door. The safe, which weighed about half a ton, was pulled over, turned on one side, and one plate partially forced off- The failure to succeed is ex plained by the words written on the safe with a piece of- candle— l< No time and little room ; bad luck." Cupboards and drawers in the office were also ransacked, but nothing of value to the burglars was found. Nothing has been missed so far from the shop, and no clue is left. A quantity of dress material was used to deaden the noise made by the movements of the men while in the office.

A general meeting o£ the Ashburton I Trotting Club was held on Satarday evening, there being a good attendance of members present. The Chairman of Committee, Mr J. C. Duncan, congratulated the Club on the success of the past season both as to sport and finances. The balance-sheet, which was j placed before the members and adopted,! showed a credit of £1Q after paying ail expense, including extra expense of £35 for forming the new track. The election of officers resulted as follows : — President, Donald McLean ; Vice-President, Daniel McKendry ; Judge, M. Stitt; Starter, A. J. Kelly ; Secretary, D. Zander; Treasurer, J. j C. Duncan ; Cpmmi^tee, M,. Friedlander, H. J. Taaker, H. ' Zander, A. J. Kelly, Daniel McKendry, and J. 0. Duncan j handi cappers, H. Styce and J. 0. Duncan. At a subsequent meeting of the Committee Mr J. C. Duncan was elected Chairman, and it was decided to hold, the Spring meeting ok Wednesday, Qc'fcober 18. ' A Committee \?ft% appointed to dwit % progrgjinmQ,

CABLE SUMMARY.

The mortality resitting from tlie cyclone is estimated at 1000. i It is reported tii.it Lord Roberts will succeed the Marquis of Lansdowne as Viceroy of India. It is stated that Mr Cecil Rhodes has 1000 armed men ready for service in Mashonaland. Lieutenant Hamborough was a wealthy American. His life was ! heavily insured, and the policy assigned to Mas ton. Death was caused by a gunshot wound. News has been received from the j West Indies that a thousand negroes at Port Royal, Jamaica, who are in a destitute condition, are fighting for food. The cable steamer Francois Arago has arrived at Bundaberg, having s-iccessfully laid the Noumea end of the cable. She is making preparations to lay the Queensland end. The sound ings show an excellent route. , The United States Congress has postponed dealing with the tariff until next year, and meanwhile a Committee will take evidence. Senator Sherman contends that it is fear of a tariff revision which has caused the depres sion. A jealous wife at Perpignan, in the South of iTrance, saturated her dress with petroleum, set fire to it, and clasped her husband in her arms. Both were immediately enveloped in flames and terribly burned. The man went mad with fear and pain. The woman died in a few minutes. The Hon. McKenzie Bowell, Minis ter of Trade and Commerce in the Dominion Parliament, has been ap pointed Canadian Commissioner to visit Australia to confer as to the advisableness of closer trade relations between the Dominion and the colonies. Mr Drew, member of the well known mercantile firm of Macready, Drew and Co, of Melbourne, bas been arrested on a charge of being con cerned in the embezzlement of £10,000. The firm were agents for a Paris firm, who sent out an agent to investigate the accounts, with the result that £10,000 was found to be unaccounted for. Macready is believed to be in London, and Bruce, another partner, has gone to Natal,

THE ARTTRTmTOK (MtABPIAK.; MONDAY, SEPTEMBEB L 1893.



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ttot T DWAY'S PILLS.— Teaching of Experience. I ThiuniteJtestimony of thousands, extending over "SJSIOW Bluouit. p. toWUod mo* I^^



Entertainments. ADDFELL'JWS 1 H A. hh. Lessee and Manager ... Mr Tom Pollard. —A GREAT EVENT.— Unparalleled in the History of Ashburton, THEBS NIGHTS' 01SLY, Commencing TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5. The Favorites of Seven Colcnies, POLLARD'S LILIPUTIAN OPERA COMPAN/ ar\ IJN NUMBER QQ Including an Orchestra ot Ten. —Arrangements for the Season. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, Gibert and Sullivan's Masterpiece, THE GONDOLIERS, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, Audi an's World-famed Work, LA M4SCOTTE. , THURSDAY. SEPTEMBER 7. THE PIRATES OJT



Magnificent Wardrobe Scenery and Effects. Everything New and Perfect. Box Plan at Harry Friedlander's. PPvIOES.—4*, 3s, and 2s. I FEED W. DUVAL, 9 1 Business Manager. ST. STEPHEN'S SUNDAY SCHOOL. TUESDAY, SEPT. 5, 1893. MR 0. L. WIGGINS, of Sumaer, has kindly consented to give an Exhibition of his renowned Viewa of London and Thames, &c, with illustrated stories, for the benefic of the Parsonage Fund. 9 22



Government Notices. LAND SALE. CHEVIOT ESTATE. NOTICE is hereby given that in October nest about 35,000 ACRES OF FIRST-CLASS AGRICULTURAL LAND will be offered to ths public in sections of from 5 acres up to 640 acres each. Prices and terms will appear ma fUvUre advertisement. Preliminary plans may be seen at all Post Offices, and copies may be obtained on application at the District Land Offices, Auckland, Napier, New Plymouth. Wel lington, Blenheim, Nelson, Hokitika, Ohristchurch, Dunedinj and Invercargill. JOHN McKISKZIE, 8 145 Minister of Lands.



Z£ALAID!A BOOT STORE, • TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. THE f-teadily increasing demand for the "ZSALANDJA" Brand of Boots shows the} are still a& popu'a- as ever with the Public of A&hburton, For stylo, durabilily, and comfort they cannot be beat. A Large Stock of Ladies', Gents', and j Children's Boots and rfh-jes always in stack at prices to suit the times. I REPAIRS DONE AT REASONABLE RATES. J. Bishop's ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, Tancred Street, i 9*23 Tettifeb's herbal tonic OB FLOCKMASTER'S FRIEND, Registered. For Tapeworm and all kinds of Worms In Lambs, Husk Fever and Scour. mHIS Invaluable Medicine prevents X and cures the worst cases of the j above diseases when all other Remedies have failed. One Dose will prevent Disease ; in bad 3ases two or three a required. In giving orders state the number, to I have the proper quantity forwarded Dose bottles gratis. INVENTORS AND SOLE PROPRIETORS, Stephen Pettifer & Son, M.R.C.V.S.L ORUDW E L L, NEAR MAT.MESBURY, WILTS STOVES TERRACOTTA ! PORTABLE! FOR COAL Robertas Patent (IMPROTED). GPvEENHOUSES Heated twenty-tour i Hours for about One Penny, with out attention. Roberta's Patent Port able Terra-Cotta Stoves for Goal give pure and ample heat with comrwm coal, or coal and coke. For Greenhouses, Bed rooms, etc. Pamphlet, Drawings, and authenticated Testimonials sent, THOMAS ROBERTS, 112, Victoria Street, Westminster. WANTED Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE, Either aex and earn good income. Apply |#rly as only a limited number ia requires. NOVELTY IMPORTING 00., IBox 976 9PO, SFduey, K.S «° "^STenormoqs amount of liabor Sayed IN SCRUBBING Passages and Floors BY USING The New HOUSEMAID'S FRIEND. Obtainable from all ironmongers, Store keepers, etc., wd wholesale from the nnuufactorera, Cunhingto^ & Co., 190 GJoucester Street, Chretchurch, 931



NEW ZEALAND RiILWAYS. TRAIN ARRANGEMENTS FOR, ASHBURTON RACKS, SEPTEMBER 6 AND 7. ryiHE 11 a.m. train from Christclmrcli, X on September 6 and 7, will stop if required at the Ash burton Kaleyards Siding, to sefc down passengers for the Racec<mrse(who must book to Ashburton ) The Afternoon train from AvOiburton to Timaru on September 7 will start at 5,35 p m., and run 1 hor 50 minutes later than timetable times. 9§24 lii" ORDER.



Tenders. TO BUILDERS. TENDERS are invited for Dwelling House near Methven. Plans and specifications to be seen at 0. W. Baker's, corner Cass street and Wakanui Road, where endorsed Tenders will be received up to September 8. 8 198 Public Notices. ASHiuRTON CRICKET CLUB. A GENERAL Meeting of the above Club will be held at the County Council offices on MONDAY, 4th instant, at 8 p.m. Business Important. F. MAINWARING, Hon. Sec. A.O.C. Ashburton, September 2, 1893. 9 13



THE GOVERNMENT LICENSING B[LL AN OPEN-AIR MSETINtf to con sider the Government Bill will be held in BARING SQUARE on TUESDAY, the sth inst., at 730 p.m. Address by REV P, R. MONRO, of Rangiora, and others. 9§16 "" DISCLAIMER. * IAM NOT the Mrs Johnston sued in the R.M. Court by Mr Hampton last week. ALICE JOHNSTONS, 9*27 Cox street, Ashburton.



NOTICE. "OLANS, Specifications, and Estimates JL for any kind of Buildings can be had from George W. Andrews, East Belt. Agent for Mr W. A, P. Clarkson, Architect, A.R.1.8.A., Christchurch. Specimen plans on hand. Charges moderate. Agent for Watters' Celebrated Ranges and Austin and Son's Chimney Pots and Glazed Drain Pipes. Orders taken for Brick, Concrete, and Asphalt i work. 9 15



NO.TIOK SPECIAL BANK PART HOLIDAY, PURSUANT to the terms of the "Banks and Bankers Acb, 1880," and the " Banks and Bankers Act Amend ment Act, 1882," THURSDAY, the Seventh Day of September, 189S, from 12 o'clock noon, J;S hereby appointed a Special Bank Part Holiday at the Ashburton and Rakaia Offices of the undermentioned Banks — For the Union Bank.of Australia, Ld—. G, E. TOLEUR;ST 4 Res^doiiii Inspector. For the Bank of New South Wales— GILBERT KING, Deputy Inspector. Eor the Bank of Australasia— E. W. MORRAH, Inspector, For tha B.ank of Few Zealand— W. T. HOLMES, 957- General Manager.



JN CANTERBURY for the money, and fr«o from any excess of astringoncy. COUNTESS Bs,



I EXTRAORDINARY INDUCE MEN FOR CASH CUSTOMERS. T N Order to keep our large now workrooms'in " full swing " and further m increase our business we are now making MEN'S GOOD ALL-WOOL TWEED SUITS TO MEASURE FROM £2 15s to £3 10s. —ALSO- MEN'S TROUSERS TO [MEASURE 15s 6d, 17s 6d, and 21s. E3P" For fit and workmanship our name is a sufficient guarantee. CRAICHEAD AND BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURToN. DISSOLUTION JJT^PAKTNERSHTP" CLEARING FURNITURE SALE FOR ONE MONTH AT TV H. Undbill and Co^s, &ate Plckford & Undrill, CABINET-MAKERS, UPHOLSTERERS, etc., Tancred Street, Aahburton. T 1 PI TT fif C*C% BEG to thank fch9ir FTienda and General Public of X • J_L» VJ • \Xj \JVJ» their past support, and hope, by careful attention Business, to merit a SHARE of their FUTURE ESTEEMED PATRONAGE. i A work entrusted to us will now be promptly executed. ALL ACCOUNTS DUE to the Late Firm to be PAID to T. 11. UNI> RIM, A Co., TANCRED STREET, \ Next BuiWiner S ety's New Office



A NEW AND POWERFUL INVENTION. i( The Crystal Soap " HAS ALREADY been tried and proved to be the Best Household Cleanser in the Market. The following are a few of the numerous testimonials already received: — Dear Sire, —Having used your soap I find it the best I have used both for washing and scrubbing or cleaning of any kind. I should recommend it to any body.—l remain yours, MbsWm. Bryant, Wills Street Bakery.



Alford Forest Road, August 23,1893. Having used Messrs Craighead Bros.' soap for spring cleaning and household washing, I am very much pleased with it. It savea a good deal of labor.—M. A, MEDDXiTS. I can recommend the soap for scrub bing and washing. It makes the water very soft, and makes a nice lather. - Mrs Sheaber, A&hton.



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Me welly n Owen. ! PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY. ARCADE CHAAIBERS. (Dances not attendod.) 421 S ¥ IT «■ I H «. Miss Veaie Flower, LATE of the Royal College of Music, Lmdon, ia prepared to give instructions in the above art. Terms upon application. Residence, Cox Street. At home Monday's Thursday's and Saturday's, from 2 till 4 8 139 FOR SALE-.—Turo Sections well situated in Eaton street, Hamps^ead. I First-class land. ___ T. BULLOCK. SEED. SEED. SEED. QPLENDID SAMPLES of Canadian and Danish Oats ; also prim* Tuscan and Hunter's Wheat for ?ale at lowesb prices. JOHNG. RESTELL. 8 59



Messrs Craighead Bros. Gentlemen, —The sample tin of soap you lefb with me for trial has been used in my home and has given on tire satisfac tion to my daughters and my&elf.—Emmy L, Bean. Ashburton, August 22, 1893. Messrs Craighead Bros. Dear Sirs, —I have used your Crystal hoap and found it to be the best house hold soup I have ever used. —S. A. Fobd. Messrs Craighca*! Bros. Dear Sirs,—l have used your Crystal Soap and find it equal to representation. I can highly recommend ifc.— W. Trezise, Messrs Craighead Bros. Sirs,-Your "Crystal Soap" for all cleansing purposes is perfect, I have never used better. —A.. Inglis MacLeah Dusn. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY CRAIGHEAD BROS., ASHBURTON. 9J6



Spectacles! Spectacles! "LTAVE Your Sight Tested, and use only" PROPERLY FITTING SPEC TACLES JEWELLER, Is Sole Agent for Ashburton for



TINWALD. i C. Hawkins, I TMTHILE thankful for past favors finds | ▼» sense going into a larger shop. To i hold a good stock he must have a larger turnover. To do this, he has decided to cut( and sell at very small profit and qaic return. All present stock will be greatly re duced and all new coming in from month to month will be marked at the I very lowest for cash. All kinds of Men's Boots made on the premises at factory prices. Repairs neatly and promptly done cheaper than ever. A small Shop to let. Good opening for a really good dressmaker. 9§5



To The Ladies of Ashburton akd Dis TRICT. A WORD WITH YOU, PLEA SB. I F Thinking of getting married try MADDENS for your Bride Cake—almond iced, i required. If you like a quiet afternoon cup oi tea^ send along to MAD D EN S I for your Cakes and Pastry. School Committees, when giving their children a treat, try a fifty shillings case of M A D D E N'S Assorted Goods. . Ball Committees, save yourselres a deal of anxiety by entrusting your orders to MADDEK for Suppers, &c. The best South Can terbury spreads to be referred to. In fact anything in the line can be supplied you (why send the money out of the dis trict) at the OLD ESTABLISHED SHOP, East Street.



N- LAZARUS & GO., OCULIST - OPTICIANS, OF SYDNEY, MELBOURNE, AND CALCUTTA, A very complete set of trial lenses and frames for tasting—ensuring perfect vision and comfort, N,B, — Do not risk spoiling your eyesight hy wing badly fitting Spectacles. A large Stock of Double Eye Protectors. j?mok«d Glasses of various shades with j straight on curled sides. Gold Spectacles, Gold Folders and our Gold Astigmatic Folder Clip. S SAJLEKI OCULIST-OPTIOIASI AftKNT,



'T'HB THOROUGHBRED HORSE j YOUNG CHEVIOT, WlLIi TsAVBIi TH[f ASHBURTON, ALFORD It)REST, apTBV'EN, And SuryouncHng Districts, during ths Coming Season. Further particvvU^ temis, pedigree, 4c, in uture advertisement. ! ALEXANDER, 9tl\ AlUfttoo Ajthlmrtom



¥. 11, COLLINS &CO. HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Coptic, Pakehn, «nd Duke of Deronahlia a magnificent assortment of '■■ FENDERS, FIRE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AND TILED REGISTER GRATE& sßales>f Papcrhang'lllg'ft of Choice Patterns and Splendid Quality. . ;< The above goods are direct from the Manufactarem to oar order, nd wJJI be sold at lowest possible prices. " NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWK MOWERS, TIMBER ex "Glencairn" and "Gisborne" 60,000 tt. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining, W. H. Collins and Co^ MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS (Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Goal Company. Springfield Pottery Cempan •



G. L. BEATH & CO.. CfIRISTCHUECH, ARE NOW OPENING UP THEIR New Spring Goods, NOVELTIES AND LATEST JaS&IONS IN EVERf DEPARTMENT^ SAMPLES forwarded on application, andjall 6ood3]Carriag«Jpaid to] Ashburton. * SEASON 18 93. ANDREW ORR iy Ih h MAX J5 HIS FIRST SHOW OF Sparing: Noyelties ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 4, IN MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRAPES, COSTUMES, GLOVES, 00RSBT4, Ac THE FAVOR OF A VISIT ESTEBMED, ■Iji *(V —-i ■ ANDREW ORR. A. J. WHITENS Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, OHRISTOHURQH» rpHE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipment! have made the Btocka ■*-. in all Departments most Gomplet. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM j FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, t BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A. J. W H IT E Invites all to Call and Inspect Ills Stock. COTTAGES FUBNISIII3D, Including CUTLERY, BLANKEIS, SHEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Etc TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE ... ... ... J £0 to £10 FOUR ROOMS £17t0«25 FIVE BOOMS, from £25to*flO six rooms ; ;;; ;;; ;;; S£fS. CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY, TUAM A*D ST, ASAPft STRE«TS, CHRWTCOUBCH