School Committee.

HAMPSTEAD.

An adjourned meeting of the Hamp stead School Committee was held on Saturday evening. Present—Messrs Jrr (Chairman), Rickman, Sage, Elliott, Meaclem, Bisset, Pickford. A number of matters not of general public interest were discussed. The chairman was authorised to give a testimonial to the pupil teachers who had recently left the school for the Normal School in Chnst church.

SPORTING.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. (Received March 20, 11.40 a.m.) Sydney, March 20. St Hippo was shipped for Auckland by the Miowera. It is stated his ailment is, more serious than at first supposed, and there is little likelihood he will ever race again.

CANTERBURY JOCKEY CLUB.

AUTUMN MEETING.

The following acceptances and entries have been received :—

Autctmn Nursery Handicap, of 100 soys ; five furlongs.—Crawley, Frenchy, Gitano, Skirmisher, Aspirant, Busybody, Beadonwell, Turanna, Geraint, leh Dien, Sirowan, Lakeshell, Token, Persuasion, Zanella. Sockbubn Handicap, of 100 soys ; 1 j miles.—Paramu, Captive, Exile, Inez, Foresight, Melinite, Melusina, Dunoon, Awarua Rose, The Lumper, Kosefeldc, Thame, Beau Hash, Frivolity, Palliser, Lidy Zealand, Prime Warden, Merrie England, Warrington. Ep om Welter Handicap, of 100 soys ; 1J miles.—Captive, Parole, Foresight, Crackshot, Dunoon, Specton, Beau Nash. The Lumper, Exile. Awarua Rose. Russlky Stakes Handicap, of 100 soys ; for two-year-olds ; five furlongs. - Frenchy, Gitano, Aspirant, Persuasion, Zanella, Busybody, Tarauna, Geraint, leh Dien, Token. Peerswick Handicap Hurdt.e Race, of 100 soys. Once round and a distance. —Clarence, Erin-go-Bragh, Royal Master, Magpie, Norton. Addington Plate, of 75 soys. Seven furlongs.— The Lumper (£100), Rose guard (£SO;, The Idler (£SO), Rosehill (£SO), Juveno (nil). Lord Aston (nil), Tornado (nil), Beau Nash. Templeton Handicap, of JOO soys. Six furlongs.—Cassy, Heather Bell, Paramu, Captive, Lunaire, Tan^i Maid, Foresight, Inez, Exile, Lord Aston, Au j Revoir, Melinite, Piincess Cole, Awarua Rose, Dunoon. The Lumper, Ua, Thame, Carronade, Swordbelt, Lustre, Frivolity, RosehiU, Lady Zetland, Kulnine, War rington. Canteubury Champagne Stakes, of 15 nova each, -with 300 added. Six furlonga. —Crawley, Gitano, Beadonwell, Response, Strowan. Lakeshell, Westmere.

The following remain in the Fiest Challenge Stakes, of 2000 soys ; six furlongs.

[The weights are from " Weekly Press' of March 9.]

Gbkat Easter Handicap, of 500 soys Spvaii fnrlonffs.

KILDARE STEKPMCHASE HANDICAP, of 200 mvi. Ahnut, three miles.

Gruat Autumn Handicap, of 500 so vs. One mile and a half.

SOUTH CANTERBURY AUTUMN MEETING.

The following are the nominations : —

FIRST DAY.

Timaru Hurdle Race, of 50 soys ; If mile—Smuggler. Rebel, Magpie, Justice, Effigy, Erin-go-Bragh, Munster. District Plate, of 50 soys; If mile.— Invader, Aquarius, Warrington, Beau Nash, Frivolity, Countess, Kate Green away, Palliser, Morpheus, First King, Lord Zetland, Quibble. Autumn Handicap, of 120 soys ; 1^ mile.—Captive, Awarua Rose, Specton, Mariner, Crackshot, Galtee, Exile, Palliser, Saracen, Prime Warden, Lady Zetland, The Lumper. Washdyke Welter Handicap, of 40 says; 1 mile.—Aquarius, Beau Nash, Countess, Morpheus. Lord Zetland, Quibble, Kimberley, First; King, Sire Flying Handicap, of 50 soys ; 6 fur longs.—Captive, Paramu, The Changeling, Finetta, Specton, Lunaire, Maria Martin, Warrincton, Inez, Frivolity, Rosehill, Kate Greenaway, Saracen, Lady Zetland, R'ondinella, Vogengang, Kimberley, Olßoufke, The Lumpsr.

SECOND DAY.

Hfbdle Hankica* 1, of 40 soys ; If mile.—The Chief, Smuggler, Rebel, Mag, pie, Justice, Effigy, Erin=go-Bragh, Mun ster. County Plate, of 40 soys 5 one mile. —Invader, Aquarius, Beau JNash, Frivo^ lity, Boaehill, Countess, Kate Greenaway, Palliser, Morpheus. Lord Zetland, Firet King, Quibble, Kiraberley, Fire King, S.C.J.C. Handicap, of 85 coys; l\ mile-Paramu, The Changeling, Frivolity, Captive, Awarua Rose, Specton, Manner, Crackshot, Galtee, Exile, Palliser, Sara, een, 'Prime Warden, Lady Zetland, lhg Lumper. n 1 Stewaeos' Stakes, of 60 soys ; 6 fur, longs.—Captive, Paramu, The Changeling, Jack, Specton, Lunaire, Maria Martin, Warrington, Inez, Rothanistead, Galtee, BeauNash, Frivolity, Rosehill, O'Rourke, Kate Greenaway, Lord Zetland, Boncti nella, Vogengang, Kiraberley, First King, Xho Lumper.

The Australian Wool Season.

In their annual review of the Australian wool traae for the season 1892-3, Messrs Goldsbrough, Mort and Co., Limited, say: In common with almost aU branches of commerce the wool trade of the past year has been attended with extreme depres eion of values. -.Although from the point of view of those attached to colonial sales some little satisfaction is afforded by the fact that the local selling season escaped the period of the deepest depression, yet tha disastrously low prices realised for most of the wool shipped, and the low level of values of the season just closed, mark the year as one of the most adverse which growers have ever experienced. At the date cf our last annual summary, if no very sanguine views were held of the future, hopes were entertained thaf the decline of values of the previous two years had placed wool at the limit of de pression. Unfortunately such was not the case, and in the increased innrmitv which has attended the world's commerce the wool trade has necessarily had to share. Beyond the influence of general industrial depression, however, regard must be had to the rapid growth of pro duction during recent years. A reference to our tables will show that during the three years ending June 30, 1892, the shipments of Australasian wool increased 435.000 bales, rather more than 32 per cent. Coincident with a period of univer sal financial disturbance and depressed trade, such an increase of supply could hardly fail to be attended with declining values, which for the same period amounts to 30 per cent, reducing the average for the pasc year to the lowest point on re cord. Ihe great problem to the grower is the possibility of a recovery in the value of wool, for without question the present level is barely remunerative. If annual increases of the proportions we have mdi cated appeared likely to continue, there seems little reason to doubt that even 'ower prices would result. But the pro sabiliby of thia is remote ; indeed a ciieck has been administered during the season now under review, when, owing to the partial drought experienced, only a small increase will occur. Ah to the future, it may be said chat existing pastoral areas of Australasia are now pretty fully stocked, and there appears in the prevail ing conditions of the markets for wool and stock little present nr prospective in ducement to take up fresh country, or to increase the proportions of flicks indis criminately. It is a question whether the old system of station management with regard to breeding will not require some modification in view of the difficulties in the disposal of surplus stock, and the risk attendant upon overstocking. That this is to some extent recognised is already apparent in some adoption of restrictive measures' while a vast amount of boiling down has been neooasary in the case of old sheep, hitherto readily disposed of for stocking new country. The low level of values may be expected therefore to considerably lessen the likelihood of such additional production for the next few years at anyrate ; nor does it appear that the production from other sources will be any great menace to the Australian trade. On the other hand, the lower values have undoubtedly been an invaluable stimulant to consumption, as is evidenced by the almost complete absorption of the krge deliveries in Europe of 1892. Thi.« may be regarded as permanent, and should, with production arrested, and a return of commercial prosperity, pccomplish a net unimportant recovery in the value of wool.

FOOTBALL.

RAKAIA.

The football season was opened at Rnkaia on Saturday afternoon by a match held on the Domain ground between teams chosen by Messrs Laraman and Shai p, the former team being victorious by fourteen points to nil, owing ohiefly to iheir heavier forwards completely overmatching their opponents. Laraman scoiei ihree tries and J. Haivey potted two goils. For the winning team Rouse, F, Dunn, Boucher and Santy also played well, and for the losers J, R. Sharp,, Bray, J. Bruce and Hardy showed some good piny. Taken altogether the form shown at this opening match augurs well for the success lof the Club. Mr D. Bruce acted as referee. During the spell and after the match Mesdanaes Primmer, D. Bruce and Lara man, and Misses Campbell, Bruce, Street (2), and Blackburn dispensed afiernoou tea to the visitors and players, which was much appreciated. Three cheers each, given for the defeated and victorious teams, the referee, and for the ladies, brought a pleasant afternoon to a close. On Saturday, March 11, the Club rooms in connection with the Football Club were opened, and during the week were well patronised. The rooms *are open every week night to members of the Football Club at a nominal charge, and comprise a room for boxing, fencing, and other exercises, and a well lighted room for reading and quiet games, besides a smaller one for Committee meetings, etc. Very good rules have been drawn up by the Management Committee, who have worked assiduously to make th^ venture a success, and the members look forward to spending the coming winter evenings pleapantly and profitably together. The motto of the Club is " Fortes fortuna juvat," A general meeting will be held next Saturday to elect a captain and oiher field officers.

Very large audiences were atttracted to I the Oddfellows' Hall on Sunday to hear the English evangelist., la the after noon Mr Klein conducted from the plat form what he termed "a little bible study." In the course of his remarks ho urged Christians to value their bible: it was the one safeguard in the present day. In no measure I terms lie spoke of professed ministers of religion who had given up the bible as the word of God. In this connection a preacher at the Wesleyan Conference lately held in Dunedin came tinder the preachers lash. "Such men," he said, "were religious infidels ; that's what they were. Men who stole the livery of Heaven to serve the devil in. They had just light enough to light people to the utter darkness. At night the Hall was crowded to the doors; the addre3S was marked by extreme simplicity and clearness which seemed to go direct to the hearts of the numerous listners. While the "old, old story'" was told in all its sweetness and grace, there was no hesitation^ in denouncing unreality and mere' profession, for these the preacher had not mercy. At the close Mr £lein announced one more meeting to-night at 7.45 p.m., when additional seaps will he provided if necessary. He asked those present to come and bring their friends with them, and leave their purses atheme-he did not want their money, but their souls for Christ. [Oommunisated;].

THE ASHBTTRTON GUARDIAN j MONDAY> MARCH 20, 1893.



Merganser ... The Workman Stepniak Prime Warden Morpheus ... Kulnine Heather Bell Lady Zetland Melinite ...

st lb 9 12 Sword Belt ... 9 4 Thame 9 3 Saraoen 8 12 Lustre 8 10 AuKevoir ... 8 5 Paramu -8 3 Tangi Maid ... 7 12 Ua 7 12 Dora

stib 7 11 7 10 7 8 7 5 7 0 6 13 6 8 6 8 6 8,



Norton Freeman Magpie

st lbj ... 13 2 | Clarence ... 12 8 1 Justice ... 11 3 |

st 1b .. 10 9 ... 9 10



at lb Merganser ... 9 8 Thame Stepniak ... 813 Tempest; Prime Warden 8 12 Rosfeldt Oackshot ... 8 7 | Lady Zetland MerrieEngland 8 5 Captive Palliser ... 7 12 The Lumper... Retina ... 7 10

Bt lb 7 9 7 8 7 3 7 2 6 10 6 7



st lb ft Hippo ... 9 9 | jtepniak ... 9 5 Cajolery ... 9 3 rhe Workman 9 0 Morpheus ... 9 0 Btermit ... 9 0 3Sgyptu3 ... 9 0 Melinite ... 8 12 Dora 8 10 Pogengang ... 8 9 Launceston ... 8 9 Frivolity ... 8 9 Saracen ... 8 9 Faraar ... 8 7 Reflection ... 8 7 (Vakawatea... 8 6 J^orth Atlantic 8 6 Eros ... ... 8 4 3un Cotton... 8 2| Revolt ..8 2 Nbrdenfeldt — Creasinacolt 8 2 Daptive ... 8 2 Kent 8 2 rhe Changeling 8 2 Bheelah ... 8 2 Baccarat ... 8 2 golden Pippin 8 2 Fusilier— Jea lousy c01t... 8 2 Scotsman ... 8 1



sfc lb Prioress ... 8 C Leolinus — Lure filly... 8 0 Nordenfelclfc— Spear grass filly ... 8 0 Chris . . 7 13 Strowan ... 7 9 Skirmisher ... 7 9 Westrnere ... 7 7 Loyalty ... 7 4 Token ... 7 4 Zanella ... 7 2 Lake Shell ... 6 13 Peter Simple 6 13 Taranna ... 6 13 Mahaki ... 6 13 St. Leger— ttenga colt 6 13 Busybody ... 611 Pepita ... 611 Nordenfeldt— Victoria tilly ... 6 11 Norsemaid ... 6 11 St. Leger— Cantinere filly ... 6 11 Syren ... 6 11 St. Cecilia .. 611 Solano ... 6 13



MR T. BULLOCK. ±-\Jis» a iapital building site, centrally situated, being T.S. 674, containing Quarter-Acre, corner of Have | lock and William streets. First class land, easy terms. Appjy j^,^ J. T. Ford and Co. TINWALD YARDS. MESSRS J. T. FORD and CO. (in conjunction with Mr Henry Zander), have received instructions from the Hon. John McLean, to Sell on TUESDAY, MARCH 21, THE FOLLOWING SHEEP. Kr\f\ Crossbred EWES, Sound OVJKJ Mouth -i ftr\ Pure Lincoln EWES -f r\n Lincoln RAMS. IUU 3 110 BAM AND EWE FAIR. THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1893. MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO. (in con junction with Mr Henry Zander), have received instructions to sell— On account of T. N. Digby, Esq.,— -1 Two-tooth LINCOLN RAM. -i Aged LINCOLN STUD RAM, -L bred by C. T. Dudley. X LINCOLN RAM LAMBS. 4 ENGLISH LEICESTER RAM LAMBS, by first prize Ram. On account of G. Sutton, Esq., Invercar- gill,- ■ 1 IT LINCOLN-LEICESTER RAMS. PUREBRED LINCOLN K&M&. o On account of 0. Threlkeld, Esq,,— OCi SHEARLING ENGLISH LEI- OBSTBii RAMS. On account of Anama Station,— SOUND MOUTHED MERINO t OVJ EWES. S)K(~\ Failing Mouthed MERINO AOKJ EWES. J. T FORD, 3 128 Auctioneer. NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. S.S. MIOWERA AND WARRIMOO. THF LARGEST AND SWIFTEST STEAxMERS IN THE TRADE. AfSSS&»* MIOWEBA, 5000 Tons, \,l * ILLSaiifor Melbourne and Sydney, VV via Port Chalmers and Bluff, on SVEUROAV, MARCH 25, at 5 p.m. Passengers and cargo at lowest rates. KINSEY & Co., Agents, Christchurch and Lyttelton. Local Agent, HENRY ZANDER, THE above named Popular Cantata WILL NOT be given next Friday as previously announced, having be«n unavoidably postponed till FRIDAY, APRIL 7, 1893. See future announce ments. Oddfellows' Hall, April 7, 1893 3 131 ________ lOfcT, from near Mount Hutt Station, ..j *our Draught HORSES (three bays and one black), and One Grey HACK. A reward for any information of their whereabouts, will be given by F. N. BLACK, 3§126 Methven. CONViNT rcbNCERT! ALL Holders of Tickets for above en tertainment are requesied kindly to send in returns as speedily as possible to Very Rev Father O'Donnell, and all accounts against the Committee must be rendered to the undersigned on or before ehe 80th instant. WM. ADAMS, 3t130 Hon. Secretary, FUNERAL NOTICE. fTH HE Friends of Mr William Aitken J. • are respectfully informed that the Funeral of his beloved wife, Elizabeth, will move from his residence, Wiltowby, on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd inst., at eleven o'clock a.m., for the Ashburton Cemetery. 13AKER BROS., 3M34 Undertakers. ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. IN ACCORDANCE with section 136 of the Municipal Corporations Act, 1886, notice ia hereby given that the following ia the approved estimate of Expenditure and Receipts of the Borough of Ashburton for the year ending March 31, 1894:- BSTIMATED EXPENDITURE. £ 8 d | Salaries ... 240 0 0 Charges, Office Expenses, and Valuation 68 0 0 Printing and Advertising ... 50 0 0 Streets, Maintenance, <fee. ... 350 0 0 Streets, Asphalt Footpaths 50 0 0 Streets, Concrete Channelling 250 0 0 Street Lighting 210 0 0 Water Supply Maintenance 200 0 0 Planting and Fenoiug ... 35 " 0 0 Protective Works 15 0 0 Culverts and Bridges ... 10 0 0 Building Account 50 0 0 Fire Prevention, Subsidy, Salaries, &c 130 0 0 Town Clock Maintenance ... 8 0 0 Insurances ... ... ... 18 0, (J. Hospital ... ... .. 50, 00; Charitable Aid ... ... 80 0 0 Library. Account ... ... 60 0 0 Domain Account ... ... 150. 0. 0 Interest on Overdraft .... 70' 0| Q Reduction 'of Overdraft ?ind Contingencies ... ';'.. 328 15 0 £2422 15, 0 ESTiaIATED RECEIBia, General Rates, 1893.., ... 8.95 5 (i General Rates, Arrears , 50 0 0 Rents <jf Reserves 560 0 0 Licenses, Excise 315 0 0 Licenses, Auctioneers ... 200 0 0 Licenses, Dogs 30 0 0 Licenses, Sundries under By-Laws 4Q ft Q Finea ■• -'•'• 5 0 0 Surplus 1 Soi} ::.:.'. ... 20 0 0 Library Account ■ ... * 20 Q i Domain „, .„ ,„ 100 0Q( Government Subsidy , JB7 10 0 £2442 15 "o CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. I Borough Council Office, j Ashburtop, March 20, 1893; 31&3



SPECIAL EVANGELISTIC SER VICES BY ARTHUB liLEIN (,f rom England J (N TliE ODDFELLOWS' HALL at 7.45. ' All free. All welcome. No collection. a 129



! Public Notices ASHBURTOtf pOUJSTY pOLO riLUB. SPOKTS & PONT RACES. ASHBURTON RACECOURSE, WEDNESDAY, MAKCH 22, 1.30 p.m. | SEVEN EVENTS, Including Tandem, Cigar «»nd Umbrella, Hurdle Races, etc. ENTRIES close THIS EVENING, 9 p.m.. Racing Club Room, Henry's Com mercial Hotel. 3J97 stack fires. "^ #555 Reward £25 THE Undersigned offers the above Reward to any one who will-give such information as will lead to the con ' viction of any person wilfully causing Stack Fires in any part of the Ashburton County. DAVID THOMAS *33 Ashburton. STEAM~CfIAFF CUTTING AND CRUSHING. VJT EORQE OsBOIiNE Begs to announce that he is * PREPARED TO CUT CHAFF AND CRUSH GRAIN IN ANY QUANTITY He uses Messrs Andrews and Beaven'e best Canterbury Ohaffcutter, and their crusher with latest improvements, and can therefore guarantee giving every satis faction. Orders may be left with MR GUDSELL, Tinwald ; Or. GEORGE OSBORNE, 3*5 Willowby. UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL* from LYTTEL TGN AS UNDER: E'or Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, snd Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday; Auckland—Monday and Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. Dunedin —Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—Tuesday. Excursion Season commenced on November 1. Rerlujed fares over all the Company's lines. For particulars apply to MILES & CO., LTD., Agents for Ishburton _____ ASHBUBTON ABCADE T3AINTING & j:JAPARRANGING ESTABLISHMENT. JOHN W~ILSON (Late Jas. Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPER-HANGINGS in New Designs. BORDERS, DADOS, AND CEILING PAPERS in Great Variely. Estimates for Painting and Decorating given. All work executed promptly, with the very best materials and ■workmen. JOHtf ARCADE, BURNETT STREET. 3JBO Tenders. ASHBURTON DOMAIN BOARD\ '"TENDERS are invited for GRAZING JL for twelve months the Paddocks in the Domain, as subdivided in five lots, containing from seven to ten acres each. Conditions may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, where tenders are to be delivered before noon on MONDAY, the 27th inst. / CHAS, E. FOOKS,' Town Clerk. March 20, 1893. 3132 TENDERS. TENDERS are invited for building additions to house, for Mv W. H. Collins. Plans and specifications at my 'office. Tenders close on THURSDAY, March 23, the lowest or any bsnder not necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 8 120 Architect. UNITED DISTRICT CHARITABLE AID BOARD. SEPARATE TENDERS (endorsed k~5 j"Tender" and addressed to the Chairman) will be received at the Board's office, Worcester street, Christ church, up to 4 p.m. on TUESDAY, March 21, for SUPPLIES for one year from April 1, 1893, viz. :— (1) Meat (fore quarter mutton and gravy beef; bread at per lb (weighed on delivery) potatoes in retail quanti ties^ groceries, milk, fuel, dispens ing and drugs, funerals, boots, clothing, and printing supply of ration order forms for recipients of out-doc relief, ans under either one orsepg,rate contracts, for Christ church Sydenham and §it. Albans, as' the Board may determine. Also, for supplies of Rations in Wool ston, Papanui or other suburb of Christchurch, or any town, borough or country district throu,ghout "NJorfch Canterbury and Ashburton. (2) F>or supplies of all Requisites at the Ljtteltoa Orphanage, ('d) For supplies of ajl Requisites at the Memorial Rome, WqolstQn. TEJNDERSfor SUPPLIES to the Old 1 Men's Home, Ashburton, for ONE YEAR will also be received at the County Coun cil office, Ashburton, up to 4 p.m., of TUESDAY, March 21. TENDERS for RATIONS for outdoor recipients of relief in Ashburfcon will be received at the Board's office, Christ churah, up to 4 o'clock of TUESDAY, 2|lst inst, I I 'i ml I Forms and particulars can be Qbtai""^ on application at the (bard's office, Ohr.jtohureh. 6r fche above naTOed institutions. By orde^ v4Qoj£ 0, NO^RIS. 4 " Secretary. Ohnscchurch, March 13, 1893. 3 102



I —Now Landing— NEW WINTER GOODS. Craighead & Berryni an, The Tailoring Firm. t William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, Madras Street South, CHRISTCFi URCFj) Tlf ISHES to call the attention of persona in want oi VV Monumental Work that he intends to sell the present Large Stock, consisting, of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kerbings reduced in price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with thf trade done in first-class order. An early inspectioi invited, t-'everal new lines lately arrived. Ar»y reason able ofler for the present Stock w;JI result in a sale. Ip||||l iiuDbHl MUKKAY>^qcx l^^^l Wateb and (lock :i}omsm[% MAKER. GOLD AND SILVERSMITH, *c, EAST STREET. [HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-class Twenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on land, enable? me to show a Variety cf Elegant Design* UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &o. A. Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARE, FANCY GOODS &c, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents &c. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. . y. .-_./^~- • . ... , ,-, r ,,,. -— , r ■•, | _ A. J. WHITE'S, CHRISTOHURCH, TS THE LARGEST AND MOST COMPLETE FURNISHING WARE HO US f IP* THE COLONY, INSPECHON INVITED. CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. BEEcTrAM'S PILLS TpOR Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick JJ Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsi ness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costive ness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first dose will give relief in twenty minutes. This is no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will be acknowledged to be " WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to com plete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. WEAS STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER: They are like magic—a few doaes will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the muscular system, restoring the long-lost complexion; bringing back the keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the rosebud of health the whole physical energy of the human frame, throwing off fevers in hot climates they are specially renowned^ These a,re facts admitted by thousands, in all classes of society, and one p| the beat guarantees to the nervous and debilitated is that Beecharo> Pills have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in the world. Full directions with each box. - Brepakeb only by THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, Englanb So*n by all Druggists in the Colonies. TRADE rf^L MARK" STOP! STOP!! Jl AND EEAtt !! 1 WE HAVE NOW UNPACKED O.XW6 STOCK OF NEW GUNS . t - ■ FOR THIS SPASWS SHOOTING, vono'^ting of Single and, Double Barrel Breech Loaders; also Rammerless Guns, of the noted Martini-Henry Pattern. AS FQP? MSfISH, STYLE, AND QUALITY, WE CAN RECOMMEND TIIEM. Our price is from £1 to '£,% T^Oa, and if once in the hands of a sportsmin, will be found in every respect equal, if not superior, to many guns sold at three times the price; So those anxious to procure a gun which will give them thorough satis faction, we invite their inspection. All kinds of Ammunition and Sportmen's Requisites in Stock. { Stephens Bros, Marliel House,



Temporary Premises OLD 1 OWN HALL; (Next MR RANDALL> ■ j ANDREW ORE TTAVINa REMOVED to the above address willl hold a GREAT GLEARiNG S4LE OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots, FOR ONE MONTH DUBIN& THE BEBUILDING OF HIS OLD PREMISES. The Greatest Bargains Ever Offered in the History of Ash burton, —COME _E ABLY. ANDREW PER. NOTICE. W. H. COLLIER BEGS TO INTIMATE THAT HE HAS MOVED SACK TO THE NEW BUILDING AT - "The Corner," Which Customers will find to be the best lighted and most oonrenient Shop in Ashbarton. A very Large and Complete Stock has arrived from Home, and the large shop is stocked to overflowing. % All Goods will be sold at prices that cannot be touched, A MOST COMPLETE STOCK OP DRAPERY The finest and most fashionable display of DRESS GOODS in Ashburtoa THE LARGE SHOW EOOM Is a sight to be seen, and is filled with the FEWEST FASHIONS IN MANTLES, JACKETS, MILLINERY, - FEATHERS, CORSETS, &c, Ac. LADIES who only wish to inspect, as well as those who wish to purchase will be cordially welcomed. W. H. CaLLIE R, "The Corner." . WILLIAM SPARROW, • (Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berryman'), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to Ho this I have decided to charge Prior* that have n«w Urn heard of in Ashburton Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Sortings, SOTB THE ADDRK3S : (SB* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s an* H. 0. Segers. EALI STREET. A.BHBURTON] KAIAPOI HOUSE jJS^OW IN THE FRONT RANK WITH Complete Stocks OF LINOLEUMS OILCLOTHS CARPETS g MATTINGS -3 ■ ' ' MATS g RUGS CURTAINS | MUSLINS cs 5 BLANKETS SHEETINGS Household fjlnens and Furnishing A SPECIALTY. MITOfIELL, and TUR^Bft,