Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 30,1893. THE ELECTION.

The election is ovbr. The turmoil and ferment, now boil now simmer, of the past month has reached its climax, and before the end of the week the i colony will have assumed a quiet as restful as though no election had taken place. There were great issues at stake for the parties in the fight, and the struggle though brief was hot and lively while it lasted. Some hard thiDgs were said on both sides, and in many parts of the colony the language made use of and the charges brought against opponent by opponent were anything but the kind one would like to hear made use of at the church doer. But candidates are not always in a church going mood, any more than their supporters. The trouble is all over now, however, and although, judging by the votes polled by the successful candidates the result is satisfactory to a very large body of the electors, it must be unsatisfactory in an equal degree to % very much larger proportion. That the present Government ha«re scored a triumph beyond even their own most sanguine hopes a glance at the figures of the election returns is sufficient to prove. Out of a House of seventy, fifty newly elected members are returned pledged to support the party now in power, and this means that any opposition that can be offered to the measures of the Government or any one portion of them must be of words only ; there is no voting power to stay their progress. Several of the leading men in the old opposition did not seek re-election, and from the one end of the colony to the other those who did seek re-election have been weeded out like rotten sheep from a flock by the shepherd. In the South Island Scobie Mackenzie has gone down at Waihemo before the Hon John McKenzie, Minister for Lands, and this is a signal victory, as Scobie was one of the ablest men and best debaters in the House. A novice in politics has crossed swords with the Hon. William Rolleston, the Oppo sition leader, and laid him over easily, thus giving to the Premier a fast friend in place of a bitter foe. In our own district, Mr Purnell or Mr Wason, had either been elected, would have gone to Parliament to recruit the Opposition ranks, and for Bangitata Mr Wright would have been a host in himself for the Opposition. But instead of either of these, two novices have been sent, upon whom Mr Seddon can count as men to be found " there " when their votes are wanted. Pareora has also sent its Opposition candidate about his business, and sent a straight out Minis terialist instead. And so it is all along the line, so that the election of 1893 was the funeral of the Opposition. A feeling of regret is general, even among the most ardent suppertors of the Government, that the services in the House of such men as William Bolles ton, Scobie Mackenzie, and E. G. Wright, have had to be parted with, and in this regret we share; for, how ever much the Government of the day may be in accord with the feelings of the mass, the colony cannot afford to lose such men as these from the counsels of the State. But they have gone into private life—let us hope for a time only. Yet the future is not a picture of the most roseate hues for the Government, and the Premier and his colleagues will have to steer a very careful course to avoid shipwreck. With a fairly strong, well defined, and pronounced Opposition—but in the minority^-tbe batije was fierce, no doubt, but the lines of attack and defence were clear and unmistakeable. The foes were known and declared, and fought in front. There is now nobody to fight on the old lines, and it is just here comes in php danger. Sir Bobert Stout, who claims to be an ultra- Liberal, has gone into Parliament fsr Wellington by a majority phenomen ally large as it was unexpected, and in him and those who are sure to fight on his side the Premier will find supporters who are not in accord with every political idea of the head of the Qgy^tfUMut, »ud .# wi|l bfi in §jr

Robert Stout that the Government will! find their opposition. This comes of fighting a general election, as this one has been fought, on side isaues, for while party government is the rule, it is best to fight the election on party lines. This has not been done, but instead we find men returned, wholly because they wore pledged to support the direct veto side of the temperance question, irrespective of political leanings, and others strongly supported because they took the other side. Several candidates received a large measure of support because they favored concessions to the Catholic Ciiurchin the matter of education, and for exactly this reason they met with the opposition of people who have strong feelings against making these or any other concession that can be looked upon as a departure from the present educational system. Sir Robert Stou led the direct veto party in the House last session, and he has been returned again, with forty-four others who have given direct veto pledges, while a good number besides were favorable to the veto although they gave no pledges. This band cannot fail to be a disturb ing element in the House, and early in the session they will begin to trouble the waters. Then Sir Robert is not a lover of party government as it at present exists, and we may expect to hear of him moving in the direction of a modified referendum system which would take the settlement of all great questions out of the hands of Parlia ment and place itdirectly in the hands of the people. Many of the members have indicated in their election speeches a leaning towards some such system as this, and were it carried out, it would take a great many minor questions out of the ballot box at election times, [and leave the candidate to be selected on the solid tests of personal qualifica tions, character, ability, and experi ence. The political future is certainly big with changes, let us hope they may be for the colony's good.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

MrJ, Thompson has been elected mayor of Lytteltom Farther discoveries of explosives are being made in Dublin. Lord Glasgow, Governor of New Zealand, has recommended the Hon. B. J. Seddon, Premier of the colony, for Knighthood. The Ministerialists in the New Parliament have a following of fifty, the Oppositionists fifteen, while five are classed Indepen dents. The members of the Ashburton Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club hold their general monthly meeting this evening in Arcade Chambers—7.3o. Messrs G. L, Beath and Co announce by circular issued with this issue of the Guakdjan that they are offering astonishing bargains to the public in anticipation of the Christmas season. The Christehurch mayoral election was won by Mr T. Gapes, a city councillor, who defeated Mr E. George, the present mayor. The numbers polled were Gapes 820, George 355. Davie'Watson will return to Ashburton by the evening train on Saturday. Arrange ments are in progress for giving him a monster reception and a smoke concert afterwards. Captain Samuel, son of Sir Saul Samuel, Agent-General for New South Wales was accidentally shot in the leg while shooting at Ennismore. A portion of the flesh of his leg was shot away and the bone injured. Ac cording to latest reports Captain Samuels 18 in a serious condition. On Sunday next the anniversary service of Newland Primitive Methodist Church will be held, when the Rev J. R. Hindes who has recently arrived fiom England, will preach morning and afternoon, and the annual tea will be held on the following Wedneiday. Should the day be fine a good attendance may be expected. Election matters passed off very quietly la Methven, but a large amount of interest was taken in them. The ladies " almost to a man" voted. The polling was done in good time, not more than one or two votes being taken in the last quarter of an hour* A large number waited till late in the night or rather early in the morning for the result. A horrible tale comes from Noumea. A Sydney boy of ten years has been missing for some time and enquiries have resulted in the arrest of two Hberes, a man and his wife, on a charge of murder. The man died while awaiting his trial, and the woman has been liberated as she was only charged with be ing an accomplice. The local papers declare that the boy was cut up and pickled, and a portion of his remains eaten. About two o'clock yesterday morning as Mr James Gallagher, who works for Mr Rogers, of Dromore, was riding aloDg East street, while near the engine shad, his horse fel£ and he was badly injured and rendered unconscious. Mr Alexander saw the man lying there and took the news to the police station, and Constables Moore and Jackson, accompanied by Dr. Leahy, drove down in a cab and took the unfortunate man to the hospital. There it was fouud that his eye was badly cut and that he had concussion of the brain. He did not regain consciousness I until lats this afternoon, but now he is doing as well as can be expected. ' Yesterday afternoon R. Shearman and A. Pritchard, members of the Ashburton Ath letic and Cycling Club, essayed the Methven record with the result that both were suc cessful, Shearman doing the distance in 2hrs 56 minutes, and Pritchard in 3hrs. Prit chard again was unlucky as his saddle broke eight miles from home, and he had to ride that distance on the saddle bar. His per formance is therefore very creditable. Shear man thus holds the record, having beaten the previous time made by E. J. Craighead, of the Ariel Bicycle Ulub, 3hrs 4min by eight minutes. It is stated that a member of the Ariel Club intends shortly to assail this new record. Prior to commencing the sheep sale at Addington on Wednesday morning, Mr E. G. Staveley gave a short address, warmly congratulating Mr Dave Matson, son of Mr Jj T. Matson, the well-known auctioneer, upon his success in putting up a world's record in the hurdle race at the recent Championship meeting at Melbourne. Cheers were heartily given for Mr Dave Matson and for his father and mother. Liter on in the day several congratulatory speeches were made by auctioneers and others present at the yards, fend toasts appropriate to the occasion were honored. Mr J. T. MaMon suitably acknowledged, the compliments that h,ad bo«s paid to hii wp,

Ariel Bicycle Club.

A general meeting of the Ariel Bicycle } Club was held last evening in the Arcade chambers. There was a large attendance and Mr F. Clark occupied the chair. The chairman on behaif of the club welcomed Mr J. Forbes", the captain, who had re turned t> Ashburton. The following | officers were elected to officiate* at The annual race meeting of the ciub to be he'd on Wednesday next: —Judges, Messrs J. C. N. Grigg, W. M. Lyttleton andE. Gates. Referee, Mr W. B. Thompson. Starter, Mr A. J. Kelly; Clerks of Course, Messrs | H. G. Flower, J. Lewis and F. Tasker. Record board, Messrs Undrill and Jecks, Timekeepers, Messrs Landells, Alex ander and M. Scott. Lapkeepers. Messrs D. Zander, F. Clark, Campbell and.J. Forbes. The committee reported that everything in connection with the face meeting was proceeding satisfactorily, and that it promised to be the most successful race meeting yet held in Ash burton^ eighteen riders having entered from Christchurch alone. It was decided to hold a smoke concert at the conclusion of the race meeting and a sub-committee was appointed to arrange details. Mr J. Forbes' name was added to the committee. Several new members were elected and a vote of thanks to the chair closed the meeting. The following nominations have been received :- Ariel Members' Race, one mile and a half-R Couch, J T Andrews, T Hawkins, John Wilson, W Woods, James Wilson, A McKay, Cardy Henry, J Burns, J Forbes, T Olarkaon, A Anderson, E Willis. Three Mile Handicap—R Coach, EF March, T Hawkins, A R Barker, J A Bate, J Boyd, A W Joss, E St«ce, John Wilson, J B R Griffiths, James Wilson, J B Clarkson, T Clarkson, Ken Lewis, E J Lilly, C R Wilson, E Willis, J Rapson. Five Mile Championship of New Zealand—J A Bate, J Boyd. T Clarkson, Ken Lewis, E J Lilly, C R Wilson. 150 yds Foot Race—F F Wright, M T Healy, R Todd, C Henry, C Johnstone. 250 yDS Foot Race—F F Wright, M T Healy, R Todd, C Johnstone. One Mile Maiden—W J Allen, R Couch, J T Andrews, T Hawkins, E S Rainbow, W Woods, J B R Griffiths, A McKay, J Burns, A Anderson, E Willis. Halp Mile Handicap, in heats—A R Barker, J A Bate, J Boyd, A W Joss, E Stace, E S Rainbow, G H Forbes, J Rappon, John Wilson, James Wilson, J Burns, T Clarkson, Ken Lewis, E J Lilly, C R Wilson, T G Jamieson. One Mile Handicap—T G Jamieson, E P March, A R Barker, J A Bate, J Boyd, A W Joss, E Stace, G H Forbes, J Rapson, John Wilson, J B R Griffiths, James Wilson, J B Clarkson, T Olarkson, Ken Lewis, E J Lilly, C R Wilson. Two Mile Roadster Handicap— W J Allen, R Couch, J T Andrews, T Haw kins, A R Barker, A W Joss, E S Rain bow, G H Forbes, J Rapson, W Woods, J B R Griffiths, A McKay, J Burns, A Anderson, E Willis.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We o not hold ourselves responsible lor the opinions exptessed by our correspondents.)

ROWDYISM.

TO XHW EDITOR. Sir, —Your editorial ref string to the action of the rowdies of Ashburton on the night when the polls closed was not half strong enough. It is monstrous that the people of this town should be compelled to stop in their houses either for fear of injury or insult, or to protect their premises, when we have a police force, presumably adequate, paid to maintain order. Why should the female electors be prevented fiom coming out to hear and see the finish of the election ? Yet anyone who did would have been regarded as lunatics. I consider that the police ought to have notified publicly before the election that any perron annoying the public by throwing anything about would be arrested, and then earned out the threat without respect to persons. Thit would have prevented the scandalous exhibition of Tuesday night.—l am, etc., Decency.

ROAD BOARDS.

MOU2ST HUTT.

The adjourned monthly meeting of the Mount Mutfc Road Board was held on Thursday, Nov. 23. Present —Messrs D, Cameron, M. I. Browne, and J Wallace. It was decided to call tenders for formation of Hale's road, and about twenty chains of River road, and to ask the County Council to allow the thirds from Messrs Quinn's and Middleton's sections to be spent on these roads. Re ferring to Mr Holmes' offer re price of shingle, the Board decided that ttay could hot make any exception on Mr Holmes' behalf. The Clerk was instructed to procure the necessary timber for repairing bridges at Mount Hutt. The following tenders were accepted : —Shingling, West Coast-road, Blackburn Bros., lOd per yard ; formation, Lyne's road, Blackburn Bros., 4s 9d per chahi, Mr Purnell wrote re fencing gravel pit on Mr Brick's land. The Board decided to take a legal opinion re maintenance of fencing on reserves, and to inform Mr Purnell that the arrangement with Mr Brick was that he should maintain half the fence. A rate of one farthing In the £ was levied for the year ending March 31, 1884. Accounts amounting to £86 7 s 9J were passed for payment.

COMMERCIAL.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

(Received November 29, 11.30 a.m.) Sydney, November 29. s Wheat-, chick, 3a 3d to 3a 4d ; milling, 3s 6J to 3s :7d, nominal. Flour, roller, £9. Oats, quiet; prime feeding, 2s B£d; a heavy sample, 2s 9d. Barley, C*p<», 3s. Bran, 74d ; pollard, 9d. Potatoes, 1 eal grown, £4 10s to £5. Onion?, Victorian, £U9s to £12 5«. Butter, dairy, 6d to 8d; factory, 3d. Cheese, loaf, 4£d. Bacon, best, 6i to 6|d. Melbourne November 29. Wheat, prime, 2s 10£ d. Oats, Tar. tarian, 2a o|d; stout, 2s 2d. Barley, Cape, 23 Id ; thin English, 3a 6d. Adelaide, November 29. Wheat, 2s 9d ; flour, roller, £7 10a. Bran, 7§d toßd. bollard, Bd.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Christchubch, November 29. At the Aldington market to-day both supplies and attendance were small, and there was no animation in business. There were no buyers of sheep for ex port, and last week's rates in all classes were b"raly maintained. Fat Sheep —Mostly crossbred ewes of various weights. Best lines crossbred, wethers, I3s to 16s ; secondary, 11s to 12s 6d ; best crossbred ewes, lla to 13s 6i ; secondary, 9s to 10s 6d ; merino wethers up to 9a 3d, and in wool to 13s yJ. A. few pens of John Dean's prize South downs, 18s 6d to 19s 9d. Fat Lamb's—Prime, »s to 11s, and up to 12a for very prime ; secondary, 7s 9d to 9b. Store Shbkp—Merino ewes with lambs, 6s lOd to 9i 6d; crossbred hoggets, 8s 6d to 10s 9d ; small, 63; crossbred four tooth wethers, 12s. Fat Cattle- Best bullocks, £8 IQ3 to £9 fts ; heifers, £7 to £§ j lighter Wghts in proportion equal to about 25a per lOOlbs. Stobk Cattle-Yearlings, 20s to 23s ; two-year-olds, 68s to 81s; few forward steers, £5 1? to £6 7* 6d : heifen to £5 7s U 5 dairy cows, £6 to £8 12s H. ! ' PjQSioiaatUteratee.

THE NEW HOUSE.

Apended is a lisfc of tne candidates returned on Tuesday as elected or whose election cannot be affected by aubsebuenc returns in cases where complete polling is not to hand :— AUCKLAND. Auckland City (three members) ---* Air G Grey . i WOrowther . o OE Button (j Bay of Islands ... *R M Houston '.'.'. M Bay of Plenty ... §W Kelly ... M Eden ... *£ Mitchelson . q Franklin ... *Major Harris! M Mangkau ... *Sir AJ. O'Rorke '" M Marsden ... *R Thompson. *"" M Parnell ... *F Lawry ..." *" J£ Thames ... *McCowan m Waitemata *R Monk o Waikato ... *A J Catlman '" M Waipa ... F W Lang o TAEANAKI." New Plymouth ... *E M Smith ... M Egmont ... JMcGuire I Patea ... *George Hutchison ... O HAWKE'S BAY. Napier ... S Carnell m Hawke'sßay *Capti»in Russell ... O Waipawa... Charles Hall M Waipu ...*J. C.Gmtoll M WELLINGTON. Rangitikei tJ Stevens M Wanganui # AD WiUw M Masterton »A W Hogg M Wairarapa W C Buchanan O Paluierston North... Fred Pirani . . M Otaki ... *J. G. Wilson O Wellington suburbs... Dr Newman... O Wellington City—(Three members) Sir R Stout ... ... TP J Duthie o NELSON AND MARYBOROUGH. Nelson City... J Graham. M Waimea Sounds ... C H Mil!a ".'. M Wairau... °T L Buick ... ",„ M CANTERBURY. Christchukch (Three Member«;- W. P. Beeves jj G. J. Smith ... . m p w. w. ooiiins ;;; £ Lyttelton ... J Joyoe ... . MPR Rtccarton ... G W Russell M Avon ... W. Tanner MP Ellesmere... W H Montgomery ... M Ashley ... R Meredith MP Kaiapoi ... D Buddo MP Selwyn ... A Saunders ... ... MP Ashburton ... John McLachlan . . M Rangltata. W. S. Maslin ... MPR Timaru ... W. Hall Jones ... MPR Pareora ... F. R. Flatman ... , MPR WESTLAND. Hokitik ... +Hon R J Seddon (returned unopposed) M Grey ... A R Guinness ... . MP lnangahua ... P JO'Regan . IPR Buller... RMcKenzie £ CTAGO. ' Waitaki... *W. J. Steward ... MR Oamaru ... *T V Duncan MR Waihemo ... Hon J McKenzie . . MR Waikouaiti . *J Green O Chalmers... J A Millar ... . MP Dunedin (three members)— *D Pinkerton... j|P *W Earnshaw MP *W Hutchison ... ." MP Caveraham ... A.Morrison ." MR Taieri ... *W Carncrosa M Bruce... J Allen (unopposed) ... O Clutha... TMiokenzie .. PO £uapek» ... jHon V Pyke... '.'.'. M Wakatipu ... W Fraser . . I Mataura... R McNab .' *" MP Invercargill... +J W Kelly ."'." MP Awarua ... tHon J Ward unopposed MP Wallace ... +J Mclntosh ...... M

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr 0. A. Wray, R.M.) Civil Cases.—Judgment went by de fault in the fallowing :—W. J. Silcock v. Geo. Chambers, Jb7 2s 6J ; stine v. W. Gray, 6s 9d ; same v. Moreen, £514 a lid; J. \V. Hardley v. Edward Ede, £4 17s 6d; Robert Clark v. W. H. Paget, £3 10.1.— W. J. Hampton v. Henry Zander, 18s, for balance of account, Plaintiff had not asked defendant for the amount. Defendant said plaintiff owed Lim £9, and »3 he could not get his contra he sued plaintiff, and the £9 was paid into Court. Judgment was given for plaintiff for the amount paid into Court, 18s.—James Gudsell v. Thoa. Pierce, £1 2s. Plaintiff supplied the goods to defendant's camp. Goc no order for the money. Judgment for plaintiff for amount and costs.—R. Alcorn v. W. H. Smith, £4 10b 4d. Mr Purnell for plaintiff, Mr Cuthbettson for defendant. Plaintiff 6aid defendant had dealt with him for some years, and th« accounts had always been paid by him. The goods had been supplied to himself, and not to his wife.— W, W. Smith, defendant, had not dealt with plaintiff for nuny months. Knew nothing of this account till about twelve months after his wife contracted the debfc. Wrote to plaintiff Baying he knew nothing of the account. Received no reply. Could not say if the gcoda were used in his house it was some time since. He authorised Ale m to supply his household and never countermanded the authority.—His Wor* ship said there was not the slightest doubt defendant was liable, as he had not warned plaintiff not to supply to his wife's order, and judgment was accordingly given for the amount claimed and costs. Foreman v Kellahan.—This case had been adjourned from last week for the matter to go to arbitration. Mr Crisp for plaintiff and Mr Cuthbertson for defendant accepted tha award of the arbitrator, and judgment was entered up for plaintiff for the amount of the award, £1114s 7d, and costs £3 11s 6d.

Sir Robert Stout on the "Veto."

Wellington, November 30. In an interview Sir Kobert Stout said the result of the election was what he predicted—first, that the women's rote would be democratic ; second, that the women would not declare against the secular education system; third, that women would declare for direct veto. He said the majority of the new Parliament have pronounced emphatically against the Alcoholic Liquor Sale Control Aot of last session, and the principle of direct veto must be accepted, or else the minority must face the alternative of a coalition with the Opposition. The direct veto supporters are eefc down at 44—North Island, 16; South Island, 28.

A Disgusted Candidate

JPBB PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Wellington, November 29. Mr.T. K.McDonaldinan address thanking the electors for th« support extended him yesterday goes on to say " the Liberal party in this city has shown its utter weakness. Enemies without and traitors within its walls h»ve torn it to pieces. Workers will nob combine together to (support three candidates and three only, and as a result they are impotent against powerful combinations brought against them. Tt Is hopeless to continue a struggle in this city for their benefit until they learn wisdom in this rsspeci. Recognising these facts it is not my in tention to take any further part in the political life of the community.

The many friends of Mr Joshua Page, t| Timaru, who went Home recently to undergo an operation, will be glad to hear that * telegram hat been received in town stating that the operation tai proved thoroughly ■uraewful, r rp f

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TIHIS SPACE is RESERVED for particulars of NEW GOODS, comprising GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLEBY —AND- HIOH CfiASS MXVKR & B.P. WARE For the CHRISTMAS TRADE, to be opened up by if. SALBK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER.



Wanted. I 03T, from Central Hotel paddock, I_J BAY MARK, three white feet, white blaze on face. Before placing I matter in hands of police, owner offers reward on returning same ioDavid »tott. Central HoteL . U*225 ANTED Known—To let 4-roomed Cottage, Hampstead, near Beach Road.-^JAa Tasker, U 213 ANTED—Four Shearers at once. Apply D. Thomas. 11 211 OUND, yesterday morning, l*arcel opposite Salvation Army Quarters, Burnett Street. Owner can have same by paying advertisement. Apply Salva tion Army. U 215 R~ LLEWELLYN OWEN wishes to postpone all lessons during the present week, in consequence of an illness. 11 216 I7IOUND, Fawn Dog Greyhound with «■- Collar and Chain. Owner can have same by paying expenses on application. Taskbk Bros. 11 230 WANTED— Offers for goodwill of one acre of land, well stocked with Vegetables of all kinds, Fruit and Rcsa Trees, etc, opposite Police Station,— Apply Mrs Whixtington. WA IS TED Known.—To prevent your jam from fermenting use Mauritius Sugar, in straw mats. Have no other.— STJtrHEHS Bros., Market Houae, 11*232 r\m USINGS in Maori Land by Bracken, i*L Lftja and Lyrics do., Birthdaj Books, Diaries.—H. M. Jones. "V" MAS and New Year Cards in great -A- variety. Gelatine hand painted and plush packets ot cards from 3i. —H. M. Jones. I_|OW aoes McKay cut your hair ri At JjL you like it. (iS'hakesjjeuret. James McKay, Hairdresser and Ornamental tUirworker, East Street, next Bank oi JSew Zealand. 11*126 WANTED, Evtrybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel vi the age. U. Zandkr, sole Agent. 11 181 P|ONT wash yourself. Titan Soaij -Lr aoeis lfte wuik. JNo rubbing. JSii machine.. H 182 WANTED Known—loo Ladies Fashionable suushadesat AM>kk>v Uhr's. 11 -7i! A_Vl._;L» fcnovm —A mauuluciurt»r'» Stuck of fchoi Silk U~ck ana colored Suoshades aud Umbrellau ac liali price.—ahiuuswOrk. 11 17>j ANTiiDliiijwn— 6o Pieces Fashion able Pnuta at d^d; 50 doz^u lowels frcm4^a; White Counterpanes, 30 per o«m mmer uaual price.—AM>kbw (talk U 174 WANTED Known—Forfars,4£d ; Tick ings, 4£d ; iirowu Hollauus, 4gd.~ Andrew crk. 1a WANTED Known—6o litsces black and coloiea Fit-nch Merinos and Cashmere* »t U 4fd to Is 6a.—ANWtbW ORE. 11 M» ANTED liijown—For Election Week, 100 Pairs Boots, 2s 6d pti pair.—AnurkwOkiu^ 1* A 7? WANTED— Mothers of families to know that we cannot be beaten for value iv Drapery and Clothing.— MU'CHELL & TURAER. \\f ANTED Jvnown—That A. J. YY Walker repairs Bicycles, Sewing 4achines, Lawn Mowers, Medical Coils, aud all descriptions of light machinery. D" ON'T Forget to send your Bicycles along to the Old kindergarten to 09 repaired, at moderate rates. RAILWAY Book Stall.—A very large and choice lot of books to select rom. 7 103 /CHRISTMAS Cards for your friends in v the Old Country at L. F, Audrbwes AND CO. 11 17 MEDICAL Coils made and repaired on tha shortest notice at easy prices at A. J. Walker's, Old Kinder garten. IF yo_ want fiist class fruit go to Adams' for Fiji, Tahiti, Auckland and Sydney Oranges, Citrons, Lemons, etc. DTARIE3 for 1894.—L. F. Andrbwer and Co. 11 16 BOOKS in good ordnr and complete bought or taken in exchange. New Stock arriving every week. Circulating Library.—J. Maksden, Newsagent. IVTEW Annual Volumes, Boya' and •^1 Girls' Own Annuals, Little Foilss, Chatterbox, Children's Friwnd, Child's Companion, Bristish Workman and Workwoman, Band of Hope, Sunday, Family Friend, Young England, all at lowest paces -r-L. F. Andrewes and Cq, BtationPTH Hall. The Holidays, IN Order to keep pace with the rush of Tailoring Orders already received, we h»ve engaged a number of extra hands {first-class tailors). Customers requiring Hew Suits, etc., for the Holidays, should ie»ve their orders as ejftrl/ #s possible. JUST OPENED OUT Nearest Materials for Suits, Coatings, Trouserings, Fancy Summer Vestings, Cricket, Tennb and Cycling Cos tumes< eg s,s. Otarara*. Three Cases of Novelties in Ties, Hate, Shirts, etc., for the present season. GENTS' BOOTS AND SHOES. CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBURTON.



Wantea ri^HA-T which brings most light and JL hope to poorest homes is Titan Soap. 11 183 rf HE Best Nickel Watch in the Market JL for 15s. Usually sold by Jewellers at from 20a to 25s each. Specially made In England to our order.—John Ore and Co^ 9 192 CTT ANTED Known—Spectacles, eye VV protectors, Goggles, Folders, and { everything in the optical line at S Salek's, Optician. WANTED— Buyers of drapery and clothing, to see the value we are offering.—Mitchell & Turner. ANTED Known—"The Corner"Ts showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W. H. Collier. ___^__ WANTED Known -W. H. Collijek's noted four-clasp Kid Gloves, 2s 6d, have just arrived in all sizes. \1 7 ANTED Known.—To make room W for Spring Boots I will give ten per cent for cash. Repairs done at once cheaper than ever to stay bad times over at J. Moison, Premier Bootmaker* 8 18 BOOKS in great variety to suit all classes of readers, at the Railway Book Stall. 7102 WANTED Known—Some wonderful job lines n Drapery, etc., now being sold; also presents to all purchasers. H 0. Seqebs, Melford House. SUITS to measure, during the sale, 49s 555, 60s, 70s, and 755. Fit and workmanship guaranteed.—R. axcoßN, Saundera' Buildings. WANTED.— Everyone to know that we have too much Stock, and too little money.—MucHßLTi and Turner. WHO is your Plumber ? Why V 9 . Habdley, who is a Manufacturer >f Spouting, Ridging, Steel Gutters, Biths, Sinks, Tanks, etc., and who has on hand the largest stock of Pumps and Pipe in town. QALE, SALE, of Books, Stationery, O Fancy Goods, Music, etc., Fire Screens, Pictures, Glass Ornaments, Christmas Cards, Cricket and Lawn Tennis Material, Photo Albums »rd Frames, and hundreds of other articles »re to be sold af a great sacrifice for Cash during this month only, at L. F. Andrewes & Co., Stationer's Hall. SOMERSET Meat Mart. The oldest the largest, the best, and the cheap est - Small Goods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited. —W, J. Siloock. 4t182 BANG ! Bang! Bang ! Guvs I Guns; Guns 1 by the best makers and it ted with all the latest improvements Powder, Shot, Caps, Cartridges, Wads, and Cases at J. W. Hardlet's, Bast Street. Guns repaired. WANTED Known—For good value in first class Drapery, Millinery, Boots, Clothing, etc., go to Melford House. Beautiful presents now giving away to all purchasers. WHERE do yon gee your Ironmon gery 1 At Hardlkv sof course, where we get the best value in Sheet Lead, Nails, Locks, Hinges, Plough Chains, Rope, Wire Knotting, Gorse Knives, Spades and Forks, Lamps, Fender and Fire Iron 4, and anything yon require ■ ' "Is~i »"«■ i"'ar~«~ Miss Venie Flower, T ATE of the Royal College of I 4 Music, London, is 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 Jill^ 8 139 SPECIAL NOTICE. WANTED KNOWN. XJEW ZEAL4ND~BIBLE and BOOK UN SOCIETY has opened a depot in the shop lately occupied by Mr Harry Friedlander with a large and well assorted stock of IS ew Books. Cards, etc , includ ing Now Prize Books and all the New Annual Volumes, Boys Own, Girls Own, Chatterbox, Sunday, New Xmas Cards, etc.—N.B.—Will remain until December 7 only. J. K. MacDONALD, 11104 Agent. FILLu THE BEST Family Medicine CURE SICK HEADACHE, CONSTIPATION, Dyspepsia, Liver Troubles EASY TO TAKE PURELY VEGETAOCE The delicate sugar-coating of Ayer's Pills dissolves immediately on reaching the stom ach, and permits the full strength of each ingredient to be speedtfy assimilated. As a cathartic, either for travellers! '<# fas a family medicine, Ayer'a mils are the best in the world. Prepared by Dr. J. 0. Aver & Co., Lowell, 0 iLm, U. S. A. Every Pose Effective. |f"Bewaro of cheap imitations. The naino—Ayer'a Pills—is prominent ou the \yrwmi'> md is blown iv tb» of each o| our totoittf.



NEW ZEALAND ■ CjLOTfiiira Factory SPECIAL DISPLAY OF NEW GOODS .FOR THIS WEEK. BOOTS ) HATS NEW PATTERNS BOOTS in Men's Boys'* HATS BOOTS Youths' Suits; HATS BOOTS I HATS BOOTS Tennis Shirts I BOOTS Cricket Shirts HATS Cycling Shirts HATS BOOTS BOOTS , ~~ HATS All New Goods. ttatq BOOTS — HATB HATS BOOTS White Shirts BOOTS Regatta Shirtß HATS Oxford Shirts wA m«s HOOTS BOOLb The Largest Stock HATg BOOTS in Ashburton." HATS 1 BOOTS HATS BOOTS TIES. TIES. TIES HATS BOOTS See our Special Dis play in Windows. HATS BOOTS HALT-ENSTEIN BROS. ALEX' HENDRY, Manager