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MESSRS WIIEpLANDBK BKOS. Messrs Friedlander Bros, report on the weekly stock sale, held at the Tinwald yards on Tuesday, April 18, as fol'ows:~The entries comprised about 8000 sheep, a few head of beef cattle, and a fair yarding of pigs. The bad weather no doubt accounted, | for the small attendance at the yards Business Was done in a spiritless manner, many of the lots being passed at the hammer, but some sales were afterwards effected privately. The stock as a rule looked in a deplorable state. Fat pens were represented by merino wethers of only medium quality, which sold up to 7s6d. In crossbred two-tooths, several lots of forward conditioned sheep were penned, and sold at from 14s Id to 15s lOd, the latter price we obtained for a line of 284 sent forward by Mr G. Body; Store sheep were made up of merino and crossbred ewas of inferior description, together with several lines of crossbred two-tooths in backward condition, realising for crossbred failing mouths from 6s Id to 9s, according to condition, and ■ound mouthed ewes up to 11s 6d. Two tooth crossbred wethers, in backward condi tion, sold at from 11s to 12s 6d. Lambs, of freezing quality, sold up to 12s 6d; stores, from 10s 6d for good sorts, to 7s for culls. A line of merino wethers from Clent Hills were sold privately after the sale at 43 6d. Beef sold at full values lately ruling ; and for pigs the demand was as strong as ever.

SPORTING.

ELLESMERE RACES

At Ellesmere races on Thursday the District Hack Hurdle Race was won by Mexico, dividend £2 6a ; Cup, by Fore sight, dividend £2 11s j Disposal Stakes, by Lady Styles, dividend £118s, winner bought in by Mr S. Brown for £18 15s ; Leeston Plate, by Malachi, dividend £1 15s : Flying Handicap, byßoseguard (after a dead heat with Carronade, on which the dividends were Roseguard £1 11s, Carronade 18s) ; District Hack Race, by Much-Ado, dividend £1 6k. Both trots were won by Albino, dividends— Open £2 11s, District £4.

NORTH OTAGO AUTUMN MEETING

FIRST DAY.

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Oamaru, April 21. The following are additional results : — Cup, of 120 soys ; one mile and a half. — Conjurer, 7st 61b, 1 ; Tempest, Bst lib, 2 ; Mariner, 7»t 41b, 3. Prime Warden was scratched. A capital race. Won by half a length- Time- 2min 54 3-sth sec. Dividend—£3. Novel Race, of 30 soys ; six furlongs. --Francotte, Bst 51b, 1; Mascotte, 7sb 71b, 2 ; Sweep, Bst 71b, H. Time—lmin 24sec. Dividend—£ll9s. Waikuba Trot, of 50 soys; three miles.—Fairy, 29sec, 1 ; Factory Girl, 25sec; Marguerite, 45sec, 3. Time-— 9min 2|sec. Dividend -£5 15s. Flying Handicap, of 50 soys; six furlongs.—Robhamstead, 7st 101b, 1; Huguenot, Bst 81b. 2 ; Langley, *st 31b, 3. Time—lmin 20 3-sth sec. Dividend —£5 4a. Publican's Handicap, of 35 sevs; seven furlons?s.—The Idler, Bsb 21b. 1 ; Galtee, Bst 6 b, 2 ; RondinelJa, 7st 51b, 3. Dividend—£2 Bs. The sum of £1990 went through the machine, against £217* for the first day of last year.

SECOND DAY.

Oamaru Racecourse, April 21. The weather is poor, the attendance fair. Kesults :— Hurdle Bacb, of 40 soys. One mile and «-,hreequarters. —Melton, 9ob 31b, 1 ; Le Roi 11, 10.it 71b, 2; Miss Ellen, 9at slb, 3. Won by a length. Dividend— £3 3d, Time—Sniin -40soc. Welter Handicap, of 30 soys. Six furlongs. —Rothamstead, lOst 71b, 1 ; Rondinella, 9st 51b, 2; Wenonah, Bit, 3. ORourke, Jack, and The Changeling also started. Won easily. Dividend—£2 8.3. if Milb Trot. -Tummy 1; Elian 2 ; Cottage Girl, 3. Time—4min 62sec. Dividend~£llßa.

THE SAN FRANCISCO MAIL.

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Auckland, April 21. Arrived —Alameda, from San Francisco via way ports. Her dates are San Fran cisco, March 31; Honolulu, April 7', Apia, April 15. Passengers Messrs Rocke, Allardyce, \«pinall, Anlomeski, and three steerage. On April sth a steerage passenger, a German, named Earl, committed suicide by jumping over board. His body was not recovered. No reason can be assigned for the act. [Our news summary did not reach us in time for this afternoon's Guardian.]

ANOTHER BANK SUSPENSION.

THE AUSTRALIAN JOINT STOCK BANK.

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(Receivsd April 21, 10.50 a.m.) Sydney, April 21. The Australian Joint Stock Bank suspended payment at midnight. The suspension is attributed to excessive withdrawals since Tuesday, owing to which the coin in the coffers was so reduced that it was determined to sus pend. The bank opens this morning to receive new accounts, pending the recon struction of the institution. The deposits amount to £10,800,000, about £4,000,000 being deposited outside of the colonies. There still remains £1 per share of uncalled capital. At- the end of Decem ber the assets inched £461,QQ0 of Government shocks, and the debts dije to the bank amounted to £1Q 8 44Q,000. Phe Government recently offered assistance to various institutions in anj way required, but it was decided they should stand together. The Australian Joint Stock Bank con ducted buainess in London, Queensland, and New South Wales.

THE ASHBURTON GUAKDIAN: FRIDAY, APRIL 21, 1893.



Mr T. Bullock. "^ATUBDayTaPRIL 22. IN TENDING Purchasers are remindei A that the Sale of Mr W. Porter' small Property at Wheatstone takes pla& at the Arcade, on the above date, at 11 30. T. BULLOCK, 4H47 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, APRIL 29. By Order of the Mortgagee. ACRES, Together With COTTAGE Thereon, FAIRFIELD ROAD, Near the County Saleyarda. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to Sell by Public Auc tion at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagee,— R.S. 25104, containing 40 Acres, front ing the Fairfield road, fenced and cultivated, on which is erected a Cottage of four rooms, etc. ; well watered, with a county water race, and conveniently situated, being only about three-quarters of a mile from the County Saleyaris. Easy Terms of Payment. Sale at 11 30. T. BULLOCK, 4|104 Auctioneer.



Friedlander Bros. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, APRIL 22,1893, Bace Privileges. WE are instructed by the Ashburton Trotting Club to sell the follow ing privileges for their Autumn Meeting, to be held on Wednesday, April 26. No. 1. -PUBLICANS BOOTH „ 2—REFRESHMENT BOOTH „ 3-RIGHT OF SPORTS „ 4.-CARDS. Sale as above, at 12 noon. FRTEDLANDER BROS. R. FRIEDLANDEH, 4J151 Auctioneer.



Mr D. Thomas. WILL OFFER at Bullock's Arcade, ON SATURDAY, APRIL 22. On account of a Client, I Buggy Pony. A really good sort. DAViD THOMAS, 4t167 Auctioneer, BULLOCK'S ARCADK. SATURDAY, APRIL 22. I WILL OFFER on account of a client 1 Black Buggy Mare, good traveller, and will carry a lady. DAVID THOMAS', 4§166 Auctioneer. UNDER BILL OF SALE. BULLOCK'S AFCADE. MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from Holder of Bill of Sale, to Sell by Auction, as above, ON SAIURDAY, APBIL 22, At 1. p.m. A LARGE QUANTITY OF FARM | PLANT AND SUNDRIES. No Reserve. dT thomas, 4§159 Auctioneer.



BULLOCK'S AX.CADE. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. SATURDAY," APRJL 22. 4 DRAUGHT GELDINGS, broken to all farm work, with trial. 4 Horse Covers. 4 Sets of Tackle 4 Sets of Singletrees. 3 Scoops. 6 Sets of Plough Harness, complete. 2 Pair Wooden Harrows. 1 Dray, 3J inch axle. All these horses and implements can be recommended. D. THOMAS, 4*168 Auctioneer.



Entertainments. PTdTdTe L L O^V S' XT ALL. TO-MOHT. APRIL 21,1893. " Haymakers." Admission, Is 5 Children, half-price. Reserve Seats 2s, at Mr H. G. Flower'a. Book of Words Id each. 4 16



ODDFELLOWS' HALL. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26. T7IIRST OF THE SERIES OF PEOPLE'S POPULAR CONCERTS. PEOPLE'S POPULAR CONCERTS. PEOPLE'S POPULAR CONCERTS. Programe in future issue. Admi sion, Front Seats Is, Back Seats 6,d. Robt. Elston ... ... ••• Lessee. Hqrace A. Gates* ... Musical Director, Petbr Williams ... Business Manager. j 4 IQO



Tenders. "UpperTashburton road BOARD. TENDERS are called for Shingling portions of the Alford Forest road, between the Town Belt, and Rawle's Crossing, where required. Tenderers to 1 state price per yard. Also —Formation of Andrew street, Alford Forest road. Some fifteen chains— more or less. Particulars of woik can be obtained on application to the Clerk. The lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. By Order. JOHN DAVISON, 4*136 Clerk.



COLEMANE AND SONS EUCALYPTE Ex tract is the only genuine in the market, and was a<r arded medals and diplomas at Sydney, Melbourne, and Adelaide, beating all competitors. For all affections of the Chest and Lun^s, Consumption, Asthma, Coughs, Colde, Gravel, and Kidney Com plaints, ib has no equal. Agents — ASHBTTHTON DRUG COMPANY.



ASHBCRTON COUNTY COUNCIL. NOTICE TO OCCUPIERS. THE Half-yearly Overhaul of County Races is requested to be made during the following periods, when water will be shut off. All races must be cleared and widened to their original :kinds-Rangitata District, Apri| 2g to " -May 4, inclusive," ; '■' " N Races, Ashburton, Hinds and Wheat stone and Watertdn Races, May 8 to 13, inclusive. By Order, WIBLIAM BAXTER, 4131 ' Cuunty Engineer. T r, ', v * ••.!■''■



/ to my place lately, spotted V/) Collie Dog Pup. Owner can have same on paying expenses. M. McRAK 4 169 Mayfield. tVORKUSQ MEN'S (^O-OiP^ATIVH '■ ■ i'» ! JSOCIETV.' fpHE Quarterly Meeting is adjourned A '! from Tuesday, April 25, to TUES DAY, May 2, next. ' THOMAS MYNETT JONES. 4 160 ' Freei^eut,



MR T. BULLOCK. HOUSE PROPERTY FOR SAL* ON Ea^y Terms of Payment, as follows, viz : £ 175—Price required fcr 8 ec tion 584, Wills street, fronting the Do main, and near the Railway Station, with two Cottages thereon. Cheap property. £125 — Section Cox Street, east, with four roomed Square House and. Passage. £112 10s—House of Three rooms, with verandah, and Quarter-acre Section, Grey street £105—Corner Section and Cottage of four rooms, fronting Graham road. Tinwald £115—Section in Grey street, together with three roomed Cottage £130—-acre SectioA, toge ther with four roomed Square House, Cox street east ! £38 10s —4-roomed Cottage, with Two Brick Chimneys, for Sale for removal; price as above. To Let—Dwelling in Moore street. • Apply T. BULLOCK.



Public Notices- FOE SALE, QQ TWO-TOOTH LINCOLN RAMS 4*146 HENRY ZANDER. LONGBEAOH ROAD DISTRICT. IN Pursuance of the Provisions of the Road Boards Act, 1882, Amendments thereto, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act 1, 1876, and Amendments thereto, I hereby give notice that an Election of TWO MEMBERS to serve on the Longbeach Road Board, caused by the retirement by ballot of Mr John Grigg for No. 5 Ward, and Mr Arthur Wilson for No. 4 Ward, both being eligible for re election, will be held on WEDNESDAY, May*3, 1893, at the Longbeach Road Board Office, Eiffdlton, foi No. 4 Ward, and at Mr Dove's Store, Longbeach, for No. 5 Ward. Nominations in the form prescribed must bo delivered to the Returning Officer, or addressed to him and de livered at the Longbeach Road Board Office, Eiffelton, before 12 o'clock noon, on MONDAY, April 24. 1893. ALFRED A. EOOKS, Returning Officer. April 18, 1893. 4t138



ANAMA ROAD BOARD. NOTICE, THE BOARD propose to CLOSE the road lying between Perpetual Lease Sectior. 36162 and Rural Section 36197 on the one side, and Perpetual Lease Section 36163 and Rural Sections 31204 and 30642 on the other side, and in lieu thereof to open a line of road through Perpetual Leaee Section 36163 and Plan tation Reserve 2o73,*leading direct to the Anama Railway Station. The plan showing the proposed altera tion is on view at the office of the Board (Mr Coskerie's), Valetta. A Public Meeting of Ratepayers to consider the above proposal will be held at theßoad Board Office cnTHURSDAY, May 4, at one o'clock. EDWARD G. WRIGHT, Chairman. April 14, 1893. 4 107



Sporting. i _ A.SHBURTON JR;ACIFG (JIUB. AUTUMN MEETING. WEDNESDAY 7ra THURSDAY, | MAY 10 and 11, 1893. Handicapper—J. Cresswell. Starter—S. Powell. FIRST DAY. I—Ashburton Hurdle Race Handicap, o 40 sots ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Two mile 3. Nomination, 1 soy; acceptance, 10s 2—Ashburton Stakes, of 2 soys each, with 100 soys added ; second horse 10 soys from the stake. For two and three, year olds. Five furlongs. Closed with 17 subs. Sweep (2 soys), by 9 p.m., on Saturday, April 15, 1893 3— Netherby High Weight Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a quarter. Mini mum weight, 103t. Gentlemen riders. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s ' 4—Ashburton Autumn Handicap, ef 65 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Nomina tion, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 soy s—Novel Race, of 30 soys. Weight, Bst. Half a mile. Entry, 10s 6—District Welter Handicap, of 35 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. One mile. Nomination, 15s; accept ance, 15s 7—Flying Handicap, of 35 sovb; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Three quarters of a mile. Nomination, 15s; acceptance, 15s SECOND DAY. I—Midland Hurdle Race Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the i stake. One mile and a half. Nomina- j tion, 153; acceptance, 15s 2—Grand Stand Handicap, of 60 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stakcsj One mile and a quarter. Nomination,' 1 soy; acceptance, 1 soy 3—Wakanui Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. One mile and a quarter. » Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15a 4—Nubsery Handicap, of 30 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Five fur longs. For two and three-year-old dis trict horsiF, and horses that have been or !ir«'. tl giltle for Ashburton Stakes. Norn ration, 15s j accpptance, 10s s—Disposal Stakes, ot 30 soys. Weight, Bst. Three quarters of a mile. Entry, 10s 6 - Open Welter Handicap, of 35 joys ; second horse 5 soya from the stake. One mile Nomination, 15s; accep tance, 153 7— HapvVest Handicap, of 35 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. District horses only. Three-quarteis of a mile. Nomination, 15s ; acceptance, 15s The winner of any Handicap after the publication of the weights, to carry 71bs extra. A district horse shall mean any horse that has been commonly resident in the district between the Road Board districts of Mai vern, East and South Malvern, Lake Coleridge, Courtenay, and the Ellesmere Racing district on the north, and the Wai taki river on the south, from the dividing range to the sea, from January 22, 1893, and up to the date of the meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the said district during the same period. dominations 9 p.m., SATURDAY, April 15, 1893. Handicaps for first day's races on or about April 29. Handicaps for the second day's races at. or about eight o'clock in the evening of the first day's racing. Acceptances for the first day's Handicaps and Entries for Novel Race, 9 p.m., SATURDAY, May 6. Acceptances for second clay's Handicaps and Entries for Disposal Stakes not later than 10 o clock in the evening of the first day's races. EDWARD SAUNDERS, 63 Secretary.



T)EOPLE about to marry and furnish jL their houses, are invited to call on Pickforoi A Undrlll, AT THE ASHBUBTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Next Building Society. —NOW ON VIEW— Dining-room Suites in Rimu, Bedroom Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring, Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram bulators, Horse Hair, Kapoc and Flock Mattresses, Duchesse and Fancy Tables, Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets, Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Restuffed, and Repolished on the Premises. —Note the address— TANORED STREET, Next Building Sosiety. THE~EDUCATIOIT BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES. THE Board, in pursuance of the power in that behalf conferred by the Education Act, 1877, and the School Com mittees Election Act, 1891, hereby directs that a PUBLIC MEETING of the House holders in every School District through out the Education District of North Canterbury be held on MONDAY, the twenty-fourth day of April, one thousand eight hundred and ninety-three, at Seven o'clock in the evening, for the ELECTION of a SCHOOL COMMITTEE for such district for the year ending with the Fourth Monday in April-next year. In the following Districts the Electors are called upon to Elect a Committee of FIVE Members: — Ashburton Forks, Doric, Ealing, Kyle, Lismore, Lyndhurst, Mayfield, Newland, Pendarves, Rokeby, Rua puna, Seafield, Wester field. In tha following Districts th,e Electsrs are called upon to Elect a Committee of SE.YEN Members :— Alford Forests, Ashton, Barr Hill- Chertsey, Darfield, Dromore, Dun, sandel, Eiffeltqn, Elatin, Fleming ton, Greendale, Greenstreet, Hinds, Lauriston, Longbeach, Methven, Mount Somers, Rakaia Little, Rakaia South, Riverside, Selwyn, Springburn, Tinwald, Wakanui, Willowby, Winchmore, Winslow. In the following Districts the Electors are called upon to Elect a Committee of NINE Members \— Ashburton, Hampstead. The place of meeting shall be the Schoolhouse in each district, and this is undprstood to mean the Main School in any district which has more than one school. The Board further directs that the first meeting of each School Committee be held in the place appointed for th 4 election, and immediately after the election upon the same evening. i The Board further calls upon tb^e Householders in each of the Districts to send in to the Chairman of the School I Committee, or to the Commissioner of the District if there is no Committee, in writing, on or before MONDAY, April 17, the Names of Persons being resident Householdors nominated by them iov E^EC/pjQN to S^tfve upon Oie Commit tee*. Such nominations must be signed by the Proposer and by the Candidate, arid must be in the form set forth in the Schedule to the Act or to the effect thereof. J. V. COLBORNE-VEEL, • ' Secretary. \ ghristoHurob, Wa^oh 30,1893* 4§9ft



ASHBURTON Trotting Club, AUTUMN MEETING. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26, • 1893. HANDICAPrERS — Messrs H. Piper and J. C. Dunean. Maiden Handicap (saddle) of 20 soys; second hcrse 3 soys from the stake. Nomination, 10s. Acceptance, 103. One mile and a-half. Lagmhor Handicap (harness) of 25 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake; Nomination, 12s 6d. Acceptance, 12s 6d. Two miles. District Handicap (saddle) of 20 aovs; second hcrse 3 soys from the stake. Nomination, 103. Acceptance 10s. Two miles. Ashburton Handicap (saddle) of 30 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 15s. Acceptance, 15s. Three miles. Novel Handicap (saddle) of 20 soys. The winner to be sold by auction and all proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination, 15s. Acceptance free. One mile and a-half. j Dash Handicap (saddle) of 25 soys ; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Nomina tion, 12s 6d. Acceptance, 12s 6d. One mile. Handicap Recovfry Stakes (saddle) of 25 soys; second horse 5 soys from the stake. Nomination, 12s 6d. Accept ance, 12s 6d. Two miles. REGULATIONS. NOMINATIONS, with the last two performances, by 9 p.m. on SATURDAY, April 15, 1893, at Central Hotel, Ashburton. Handicaps declared Wednesday, April 19. ACCEPTANCES by 9 p.m. on SATUR DAY, April 22. The District Race shall be confined to horses owned and trained in the Ashburton County prior to March 1, 1893. DAVID ZANDER, Secretary.



PUBLIC NOTICE. J. T. Ford & Co. Have tb,e pleasure to announce to then OLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, aa well as to the FARMERS and GRAZIERS of the Ashburton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and have arranged to act in conjunctior with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr 3. T. FORD will be given to all Stock, etc., committed to their care for disposal, either by Public Auction or Private Treaty, and Client may have entire confidence that their interests will be fully protected. CLEARING SALES will also k&j.a their careful attention either \n 6^ Country. X T. FORD & CO., LAND, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, 154 Hereford Street, Christchurc.h HENRIf 2AND,ER, MERCHANT ASHBURT^QNi



UP TO DATE. THE SUCCESS OF OUR BUSINESS, which now enable* us to give constant employment to the largest staff of First-class Tradesmen (Tailors) in the district, proves that our Customers appreciate i FrRST-OLASS TAILORING A.T THE MOST REASONABLE PRICES. The advantages of many years' experience as Practical Cutter?, coupled with the Best Skilled Labor, are observed in every Garment which bears our name. Come and see our New Winter Goods, Comprising the Latesb Styles in Suitings, Fancy Serges, Real Irish Tweeds, Real Bannockburns, West of England Trouserings, Coatings, All Wool Meltons, Beavers, Real Irish Frieze, and the finest productions of all the New Zealand mills. H3T Compare our New Winter Suits to measure for £3 10s (cash) in a large variety of All Wool Tweeds—warm and durable. craig.ieadlTberryjian, THE LEA )ING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON.



MDHDT7DT AA^TTDD A V 2sL xluDJlltl IYiUririAi>^d^ PK4CTICAL and Clocß MAKER. GOliD AND SILVERSMITH, <fee. f BAST STREET. IHAVE just- landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high->clas» rwenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock alraady »n land, enable* me *;o 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 KHEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARE, FANCY GOODS Ac, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents" &c PROMPT A'ITESTrON GIVEN TO COUNTKY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



STEPHENS BROS., Market House. ,_)•( —JUST LANDED — 150 Cases Kerosene. Light of the Ago. AND lO© €asea Zurlite Kerosene. Best Oil Procurable. AS there is a possible rise in the price, wo would advise our Cus tomers to make EARLY PURCHASES. (: o tf Stephens Bros., market House,



IMPORTANT PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. T¥7E had Expected to Inaugurate the Latest Additions to our Premises before the Ist of April, but although the Joiners, the Painters,, and Decorators have labored enceasingly it will be impossible to open in a fitting manner the Enlarged Premises for Several Days yet. -v ENORMOUS STOCK OF NEW GOODS Have been bought for the GRAND OPENING CELEBRATION. These Immense Pur chases are of the Most Attractive Description being in every instance NEW (jOODS for Autumn and Winter, 1893, personally selected by our own Buyers during their recent visit to the Home and European Markets, and under circumstances that will enable us to offer SUCH VALUE in MANTLES, MILLINERY, DRESSES, HOUSEHOLD DRAPERY and GENERAL FURNISHINGS, &c, as it has never been our privilege to submit before. SEE WINDOWS. SEE WINDOWS. In our Extensive Range of New Show Windows Ladies will at all times SEE THE i LATEST AND BEST STYLES OP THE PERIOD. AN IMPORTANT PURCHASE. J We have been fortunate in securing for prompt net cash a Clearing Purchase of All wool Kaiapoi flannels, comprising five thousand and sixteen (5016) yards in White Orkney and Shetland on Exceptionally Favorable Terms, and are now offering same to the public at Special Prices, as follows:— • . . 106 Yaids KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is, special price 9}d 2013J Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is 7d, special price Is 4d 1180$ Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is 9d, special price Is 6d 446£ Yards KAIAPOI FLANNEL Usual price per yard Is lid, special price Is 8d 1700 Pairs of ENGLISH and COLONIAL BLANKETS FULL SIZE and FULL WEIGHT, at PROPORTIONATELY LOW RATES. Samples for Comparison Post or Carriage Free on Application, W. STRANGE & CO.,



KAIAPGI HOUSE. IMMENSE SHIPMENT WINTER SLIPPERS. IN VARIOUS MAKES. '.•■' '.i ' ■ .'.■ '.*• CLEARING PRICES CHILDREN'S, Is PER PAIR, WOMEN'S, Is 9d PER PAIR, WOMEN'S, 2s 9d PER PAIR, BEADY FOR® SALE AND ON VIEW ON Friday. MITCHELL and TIIRNBR,



AS WE ARE DETERMINED TO CLEAR OUR STOCK OF GUNS THIS SEASON, WE HAVE MADE FURTHER REDUCTIONS, A CAN NOW QUOTE (prims, : IU^BBHBH AT THE LOWE6T RcroiTcr^ ~ ifIHEB possible pß[cEs> H^^^«^r'^^***7JJ^B as we stock only the b««t €artrlil?e>,Ky^g^S quali .yOood S> and *.«» and all ' to %ire Cuito* • SPORTING AMMUNITION IHMHHHPI"^ eveiy «»<inaction. I We are makiiur » specialty of STOVES, RANGES & UFGI3TER GRAT ES, and our amortnanfe comprises over thirty different M^_sag|^SS(Bft^^fi^rtß _l ß _^^jfc^^ patterns of Heating and Cocking Variety of John Orr & Go., HAtIDWARB AND PROVISION MERCHANTS.



GBMT REDUCTIONS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. ANDREW ORR WILL be found in his new premises (next Union Bank) on} \ THURSDAY MORNING, wl-en",£3ooo worth of New Goods will be immediately opened. Just landed at Railway Station, ex ••Otoran.a." ANDREW ORR.



WILLIAM SPARROW, {(Late of the firm of Sorrow and BerryminJ, Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do this I have decided to charge Prior* that biriMm tot heard of in Ashburton Come and See for Yourself I KEWESI Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suiting* SOT» THE At>DRK3S ggg* The' Shop between J. Scaly and Oo.'t ano H. C. Segers. |RAb.l BTRBET, ASHBURTON}