LABOR ITEMS.

+ London, September 22. The mine owners are willing to dis cuss the amount of reduction with the miners, but discourage the men enter taining false hopes.

Weltington, September 25. The Wellington Trades and Liber Council is still endeavoring to bring about a reconciliation with the Liberal Associa tion, and gather in the unions who still hold aloof from affiliation. A letter from the Ballarat Council congratulates the workers of New Zealand on the many liberal find progressive measures, passed by Parliament which was the first to con tain a labor party. Dunedin, September 25. The Trades and Labor Council and other political workers have nominated Messrs Piukerton, Earnshaw. Hutchison, and William Dickson for the city, but the latter retires.

Parliamentary Notes.

«, — (fkom our own correspondent.) Wellington, September 25. THE CLOSE OF THE SESSION. The Premier says the session will positively close this week. THE RAILWAY COMMISSIONERS. In the evens of the Railways Bill being thrown out in the Council a clause will probably be tacked on to the Appropria tion Bili, providing for the Commissioners' re-appointment for a further term, so that the new Parliament may deal with the question. This is the course I suggested as highly likely before the debate on the Railways Bill was opened. THE ELECTIONS. No date h yet fixed for the elections, but they will probably be held some where about December 7.

Extensive Gold Mine Robberies.

A CLEVER A.RREST.

Brisbane, September 24. Seven Mount Morgan and two Hock hampton miners have been arrested on suspicion of extensive robberies of gold at Mount Morgan mine. The robberies have extended over a number of years. The arrest was effected by a large body of police and detectives. Some sensa tion was caused, and other arrests are expected. The supposed leader of the gang, who was managing the affair, was arrested in disposing of some stolen amalgam to a Rockhampton store keeper. The detectives have been engaged in the mine a3 workmen for months past, preparing for the coup.

The Female Franchise.

Woodvilm, September 25. The women here have formed a Com mittee to canvass the district, and place the names of their sex on the electoral roll. Dunemn, September 25. The enfranchisement of women was re ferred to in most of the city churches yes terday, the bulk of the clergy favoring the reform. Over 2000 claims have baen lodged in the city.

COMMERCIAL.

(Received September 25, 10.45 a.m.) London, September 23. Thllow, medium mutton, 275, beef, 26s 6J. Wool is firm and competition brisk. Up to date 55,409 bales were catalogued, of which 51,800 have been sold. The money market is declining owing to plentiful supplies from outside markets. Three months bills are discounte 1 at two per cent. The English wheat market is steady, Continental and American unchanged.

CABLE SUMMARY.

Mr Huddart has issued instructions for the steamers Miowera and Warri moo to continue calling at Brisbane until the arrival of Mr Bowel, Cana dian Minister, in Australia, who will urge closer trade relations and better tariffs between Canada and the Aus tralian colonies. Mr Huddart says that if he fails to make satisfactory arrangements with Queensland, New South Wales will ask for permission for steamers to call at Fiji.

The Argentine Trouble.

.» PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. Buekos Aybes, September 23. The Governor of the province of Santiago del Estero routed the rebels and drove them back to Tucuman.

Catastrophe at Sea.

sinkimTo/a warship. etghly lives lost, [PEB PRESS ASSOCIATION.] (Received September 25, 10.35 a.m.) New Yoiuv, September 23. News from the West Indies states that the Haytian warship Alexandri Fetion, which was conveying a number of diplomatists to negotiate a treaty a cape at the western extremity of the islands. Eighty persons were drowned with San Domingo, sank like a stone off including all the officers and foreign consuls. Only one person was saved. Itissuspecfeedthe vessel was deliberately scuttled.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[pep. press association. J (Received September 25,, 10.35, a.m.) A RAID ON ANARCHISTS, YpiNNA, September 2^. The police arrfjsted ten anarchists and seized a printing press and a number of bombs, explosives, and weapons.

GOVERNOR-GENERALSHIP.

London, September 24. It is reported that Lord Carrington will accept the Governor-Generalship of India.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received September %o, 11 a.m.) { VICTORIAN 'PARLIAMENT. Melbourne, September 25. Th,e Breinier, in the course of s, speech at Barkyfcqn, sai'4 that in a short time the House would go into reoess, and Government avqulcj effect a surprising transformation. He be lieved the colony was on the eve, of another boom. I

TO-DAY'STELEGRAMS.

federation uf Farmers' Clubs. Woodville, September 25. The Farmers' Ciub here are taking steps to bring about a federation of farmers' clubs throughout the colony. The Weather. Wellington, September 25. Reports come from the country dis tricts of excessive mortality among lambs owing to continued wet weather. The equinoctial gales were of a particularly mild character, arid no rain. The wind was not more than a capful, though the spring equinox is usually very severe here. To Another Tribu ■••*!. Dunepin, September 25 Kate Birloy, 21 years of age, charged at the Police Court on Tuesday with ob taining money under false pretences and remanded, died yesterday afternoon. She had been in delicate health for some time, and was not long discharged from the hospital.

THE ASHBPBTON GUABDIAfI i MjpJTOH- SEPTEMBER 25, 1893,



The sale of Afr $. Fitegerald'a farm afc Wakamfi took place on Saturday, Messrs Eriedlander Bros, were the auctioneers, and the farm, which consists of 180 acres of first-class land, was finally knocked down to the bid of Mr James Ja,mieson, Wakanui, $ £&0 p« acie.



Tenders. 1 TINWALD TOWN BOARD. mENDERS are invited for the supply JL of 1500 cubic yards more or less, of shingle in the Tinwald Town District. Specifications may be seen at our office, Bullock's Arcade, where tenders are to be sent in not later then 4 o'clock p.m. on FRIDAY, September 29, 1893. C. E. FOOKS & SON, 9 135 __Clerks to the Board. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. mENDERS are invited for the following J_ works : ~ Shingling Shearer's Road, about 110 chains. Shingling Lower Terrace Road, about 80 chains. j Shingling part Bell's Road, about 60 I chains. Forming part of Longbeach Road, about 400 chains. Specifications may be seen at the Board's office, Bullock's Arcade, where tenders are to be sent in not later than FRIDAY, October 6, 1893. C. E. FOOKS & SON, Surveyors to the Board. September 26, 1693. 9 176 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. HHENDERS are invited for maintenance JL by contract, of headworks, mains, fords, etc., upper section Ashburton- Rangitata water supply. Conditions can be seen afc County Council office, and. tenders addressed to the Chairman, to be sent in not later than 4 p,m. THURSDAY, October 5. By Order. WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. A.shburlon, September 25, 1893. 9 181 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. '"TENDERS are invited for water race, J. jUWiton. ►Specifications, etc., at Coun.il office. Tenders will be received till 4 p m., October 5. By Order. wiLijAM Baxter, County Engineer. Ashburton, September 25. 1893. 9 182



nnHE CARRIAGE STALLION SILCHESTER Will travel the Ashburton, Methven, Rakaia, and surrounding districts this season. SILCHESTER, a rich chestnut, three years old by Rouser, dam by Admiral, grand dam by Camdeo. Admiral by Walton—Spray by Donizette—Lady Ann. Rouser by Messenger—Kate O'Shane, by Caledon—Laura, by Young Emigrant— Maggie. Messenger by Battler—Ludia. Terms for season, payable January 1, 1894, £2 ; guarantee £3 10a. Groomage fee 5 3. ALSO,— THE ENTIRE PONY ALA BABA (late the property of Mrs Scott), will stand this season at Owners' far in, Educational Reserve, South Rakaia. Terms for season, £1 10.3; guarantee, £2 2s. Groomage fee 03. Mares for both horses crazed at 2s per week. Every care taken but no responsi bility. J. & W. A. STRACHAN, South Rakaia.



"jl/TONEY TO LEND on approved [ securities, in sums to suit borrowers, at LOWEST CURRENT RATES. H. C. ORBELL, 9 76 Solicitor, Ashburton. To Stand at Allenton and at Somerset Stables on Saturdays, and travel the Alford Forest, Methvep and Sur rounding Districts, the THOROUGHBRED HORSE YOUNG CHEVIOT. "Y7*OUNG CHEVIOT was two years at JL the Stud, and proved himself a sure foal getter, his stock being highly spoken of. Young Cheviot, by Cheviot—Fanny, by Caledon—Jennie, by The Peer—Moss Rose. For further pedigree see cards or New Zealand Stud Book. YQUMG CHEVIOT'S Record was highly creditable, for during the thirteen months after coming into his present owner's possession he won 13 races, 7 times second, 3 times third, and 6 times unplaced, one of those times he fell. In 1891-92, he won the Maiden Plate at Oamaru, with 9st 31b, beating Sincerity, Bst 9ib, and several others, At the Tin wald meeting, he won the Flying Handi cap with Bsb lib, and in the Welter Handi cap with 9st ran second to Aquarius, Bst 2lb» At Hororata he carried 7st 121b in the six furlong race, and easily defeated Lady Zetland, Bat 131b, and Regina 9>t 31b. At the Plumpton Park meeting he carried top weight (Bst 61b) to the front, and at the same meeting he carried lOst and ran third to Cajolery, lOab 91b, and Bay King 10it 121b. At the South Canterbury meeting he won the District Plate with Bst 51b up, beating Auction, 63t 71b, and several others. The same day he won the Welter, carrying lOst 71d, giving away heaps of weight to everything. On the following day he carried dst 71b in front of Victim, 7st 71b, in the County PJate, and on the same day, with lOat up he ran second to Finetta Bst. At the Genaldine meeting he ran second ro Lady Zetland in the Autumn Handicap, Last season Young Chsviot carried list Sib at Plumpton Park in the Flying Han dicap and beat Samba, lOst 21b, and he won the County Plate at the South Canter bury meeting, carrying 9at 51b, beating Kate Grepnaway, 6st 111b, an 4on the second day hti won the Gladstone Handi cap with lOst 51b lip, beating Lord Zet land, 7st 51b, and later on ran home with list lQlb in front of Sir Babe. *t Sfct, and aeveral others Jn th.c Members' Plate. A.t the O.J.C. meeting Young Cheviot carried Bst 21b and won the Maiden Stakes -—a mile in lmin 48|seos j the same day he won the Riccarton Welter Handicap, six fnrlongs, with 10st81b up, in lmin 16|sec, Both were very easy wins ; and on the second day Young Cheviot gave that great performer Merganser 141bs in the Criterion Stakes, and was only just beaten by a bare half length, the mare parrying T£st 51b, and Young tiheviot, Bst sib.



FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Messrs Chapman Bros, of Willowby, are respectfully in formed that the Funeral of their beloved mother Mary, will move from the residence of Mr John Williams, Wiilowby, on WEDNESDAY, 27th inst., at 11 a.m,, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS., 9 179 Undertakers. MRS A, T. ROB9TTOM BEGS to inform the numerous friends and clients of her late husband, A. T. HO BOTTOM, THAT SHE WILL CARRY ON THE BUSINESS OF PHOTOGRAPHER ON THE SAME PREMISES, MOORE STREET, ASHBURTON Cabinets, beautifully enamelled, 15s per doz ; Plain, 12s per doz ; Carte de Visite enamelled, 10s per doz ; Plain, 7s 6d. FGK SALE, "CHEAR THAT B.esirable Suburban Property lately in the occupation of W. T. Kingston, situated on Carter's Terraqe, within easy distance of the tqwn, contain ing about 7 acres oi splendid land, on which \i erectoc! a $ew House of 8 rooms, plasteved throughout ; hot and cold water laid on to each room ; all necessary out buildings ; Wind mill j splendid young Orchard. The whole forming one of the nicest properties in the District. For full particulars apply ASHBURTON FINANCE & AGENCY CO., LTD., 9*55 Arcade.



TOWN SECTIONS FOR SALE at reasonable prices, viz :—703 well situated in Wills street, BL2 and 813 Aitken streot, 857 Grey street, 2E$ Mo"w street, 243 Kermodo street, and 793 Cox street, 1046, and 104? Peter street west, 1001 Cox street west, 1050 corner of Walker and Peter streets, 994 and; £!9!5 Walter street west, 807, Cos street east, 84,6. and ! £»4? Awoken street, 820, William street, 797- Cox street, 711 Wills street, 8,18 Aitken street, 689 Cameron street, 842 Cass street, T. BULLOCK. TOWN SECTIONS 560, 561, 562, 563, one Acre, having three frontages in Cass, Aitken, and Cox streets, centrally situ-> ated, being not far iron} the Railway Station. D s eqirablp, cite "for a private, residenoe, and should prove a remunera tive investment. Offers invited for this. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—6O Acres, all in English grasses, not far from the Tinwajd Sale yards. A property such as th,is has often been asked for* % $ULLOPK-



'-' Young Cheviot won all his races very easily, and each time he started he met good fields, so that his record on the t^rf Stamps him as a gvv«i performer. His sire Cheviot, is one of the most sought after sires in America, where his sbocjc are remarkable fo,r their racing qualities and soundness. TERMS—£3 JO?, payable first week in January. Thoroughbred mares, £5. Three or more mares the property of one owner, as per agreement. Groomage fee. ss. Paddocking wiU be found for mares at Allenton and Alford Forest at Is 6d per week. All care taken, bufc no responsi bility. For further particulars apply, S. ALEXANDER, 9 IT4 or Groom in Charge,



Miles and Co., Limited WOOL. WOOL. WOOI XTTE ABE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBEKAL CASH ADVANCES, FREE of Commission, on the ensuing Clip. SEEDS. We have for Sale Large Stocks of JTRESH, GENUINE, AND RELIABLE SEEDS, Specially Selected] Including Colonial Eed and White Clover and Cowgrass, Timothy, Ryegrass and Cocksfoot. Imported Red Clover, Cowgrass, White Clover, and Alsyke, CleanJSeed Wheat, Oats, Barley, etc., of best quality. MANURES HIGH-CLASS MANURES suitable for all conditions ;of soil. Anglo-Continental Superphosphates guaranteed at time of shipment to contain 37*13 per cent .of soluble Phosphates, also Sonedust and Guano. station A Farm Store§. We always keep in stock the following leading lines—Flour, Bran, Sharps, Oatmeal Tea, Sugar, Currants, Raisins, Kerosene (Royal Oil Brand) Candle?, Soap, Fine and Coarse Salt, Boiled and Raw Linseed and Castor Oils, Red and Black Tattoo Oil for Branding, Hematite, Sheep Netting, best drawn annealed Fencing Wire, (all numbers,) Iron Standards, Barbed Wire, Drain Pipes, etc. | Auction Sales, Stock, etc. ASHBURTON AND TIN WALD-WEEKLY. HINDS AND RAKAIA-MONTHLY. SALES OF HIDES, SKINS, TALLOW, AND W TOOL, HELD FORTNIGHTLY AT ASHBURTON Miles and Co., Limited. Jfi. W. EANMEB, Auctioneee. A ahburton and Rakala.



FOR INFANTS AND INVALIDS, ■ v "'v —■»■ ■»■ V—^ — w w *r *> •*> w w w" w w MELLIN'S LACTO-GLYCOSE OR IVIILK: FOOD. SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR COUNTRIES WHERE FRESH COW'S MILK CANNOT BE OBTAINED. Thne Oonds am free from Anhnnf G°**nt amlkap goo&in any Climate. To be obtained from all Drwic'st* amf. «<<ir«*



Mr D. Tnomas ASHBURTON SALEYAKBS. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26, 1893. T SHALL HAVE FOR SALE at the -*- above fixture the following lines of good SHEEP, v:z :- On account J. Ballantyne, Esq.,— OKC\ PRIME FREEZERS. 500 CRO3SBREr> lambs. On account Mr S. Brown, — 250 PRIME freezers 9n» A CROSSBRED GOOD STORE £,U\J griEEP. On account Mr Simms, — 300 PEIME HOGGETS. On account Mr James Wilson, Dromore— ggjQ PRIMfI HOGGETS. ALSO,— FAT AND STORE SHEEP, CATTLE, AND PIGS. DAVID THOMAS, 9 165 Ashburton.



PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH, ~" FLEMINGTON. ANNUAL Tea meeting 1 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20. 5 175 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH?" INDUCTION OF THR REV. G. B. INGLIS. rpHE Induction Service will take place J. on WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 27, at 2 o'clock, in the above church. RECEPTION TEA MEETING WILL JIK HELD SAME DAY IN THE ODDFELLOWS' HALL. IDA AX SIX O'CLOCK AN EXCELLENT PROGRAMME PROVIDED. Rev Gordon Webster, 8.A., will preside. 9 156



TO Stand this Season and travel the Ashburton, Wakanui, Longbeach, and surrounding district*, The Carriage Horse, BOOMERANG. BOOMERANG is a dark bay, rising eight years old, standing 16 hands 3 inches high, with good action, sound constitution, and even temper. Boomer ang is by Bundoora, by the Peer, out of Argosy. His dam, the trotting mare Bess, by Touchstone, standing 17 hands % in^hus high, and wa,s bred by Mr Sheenan, at Little River. Touchstone is also the sire of Keer's Gipsy and Jenny Tracey 11, and numerous other good per formers. JiooinecHnaf waß bred by Mr "William Topp, at Sefcon, and as a foal secured first honours at Kaiapoi Foil Show, in 1886., and second prige for the best cross country horao on same date. First prize at Rangiora in 1888, also second piige at I Courtenay in 1891, for the best carnage ! horoe travelling the district ; also first and special at Ashburton A. *n.4P. Aa,3o.oia-i tlon's bhow in JB'42. Boomerang has proved hlmseit a sure fyial getter, his stock having taken first prize wherever shown- He sired two first prize takers at last Northern show. Teems—£2 for the Season jguaFan^e, £3 ; gruomage fs, payable at first service. Ail mares changing hands in any way, first owners will be held liable. J, R. BEGG, 0 X 73 Proprwtor* Aehton,



j LADIES' AND G! NTL' 7MEN'S HIGH CLA >S ; TAILOBING. A^ILLIAM WILLIAMSON, " • V-,-:.~ EAST STREET (Next to Mb Hoult's), ri^AS lively returned from London, where he &p?nt eighteen months, studying X_L. the cutting under the latest and most improved scientific principles ;at the same time gaining m^re experience in the leading Ladies' and Gentlemen's Tailoring Establishments of the West End,



He is therefore in a position to assure his Customers that orders intrusted to him will be .finished in a style not to be surpassed. BEECHAM'S PILLS TTIOR Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick X' Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsi ness, ColdTChills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costive ness, Biotas on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and TremblingjSensations, &c. The first dose will give relief in twenty minutes. This is no fictinti. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they will b* acknowledged to be *' WORTH A GUINTCA 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. WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER s They are like magic—a few doses 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. For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are specially renowned. These are facts admitted by thousands, in all classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to the nervous and debilitated is that Beecham's Pills have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in the world. Full directions with each box. Pjskpaked only by THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, England. Sold by all Druggists in the Colonies.



WQOL SEASON 1893-1894. TTfE ARE PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES Up all WOOL placed in our bands FOR SALE at Ashburton, or for'ShipJ roent to London or Antwerp. OUR STORES are very suitable for the proper display of Clips entreated to us for Sale, they being commodious and well lighted. ALL LOTS, however large or small, are valuei most carefully prior to c, and no lot is sold under our valuation without the consent of the owner. Vendors can depend upon our obtaining highest prices for their clips. ALL WOOL remaining unsold at Abhburton will be" properly packed and deltvered|intn trucks free of all charges to the vendor. WOOLPACKS, TWINE COLORED BRANDING OIL, ETC., SUPPLIED AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES- Dates of Sales will be advertised shortly. FBIEDLAJSTDER BKOS.



FEMAXE FRANCHISE. iTHE LJADIB S OF ASHBURTON Are Specially Invited to] visit our SHOW ROOM, WHERE A MAGMIFICENT DISPLAY OF Three-quarter Capes, Ac. Are worthy of Inspection. MITCHELL & TURNER



A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, OHRISTOHUROH. rpilE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made the Stocks -*■ in all Departments most Oomplet. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM^ FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY. A- J. WHITE Invites all to Call and Inspect bis Itock. COTTAGES irTJRJNISXIEO, Including COTLERV, BLANKETS, SHEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS^Eto TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE .., £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS ... £17 to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS .„ *'50to£100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY, TUAM AISD SX. ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTOHURCH



ASHBURTON, SATURDAY 23rd 50 Cases JNew Spring Goods. 50 Cases New Spring Goods G. L BEATH & CO., PURPOSE Rfi-OFEIIICI IN TAINCRJEZD BrX RE E X ON SATURDAY NEXT, ._ When they will offer the above Stock " Without Reserye.



fIIHE Goods are Part of their New Season's Shipment, and will be sold considerably under Chiistchuroh Prices, and will include all the Novelties of the Present Season, including— French and Manchester Prints 500 Dress Lengths, not twoalikq New Washing Dress Materials at the following remarkable prioei Crepon, Zephyrs, and Ginghams —3s lid, 4s lid, 6a lid, 9i 9d. 1* Muslins, Delaines, Galateas 6d, 15s 6d, 21s, Art Muslins, Curtains, Damasks Together wiih a full range of Summsi Cretonnes, Towels, Fapkina Dress Materials at marvellously lo« Sheetings, Calicoes, Shirtings prices, COLONIAL FLANNELS.-Pink, White and ShetUnd Bfd per yard ' Black CashmeresandFrenchMerinoes | Evening shades in Crimped and Stl Black Lace Dress Materials i Crepon Oloih and Nnn's Veiling. Black Whip Cords, Berges, Serges Very pretty, And exceeding^ and Nun s Veilings > cheap. LACES.—New Styles, full range -Cheap. — MERCERY DEPARTMENT. — — HOSIERY, ETC — 30 dozen knitted socks at Is a pair, Ladies' and Girls' Hoieery, Fanoj worth Is 6d. Handkerchiefs, Sunshades," Urn- Hats, Caps, Shirts, Braces, Hoizary, brellas, Ribbons, Trimmings, Cricket and Tennis Shirts, Trousers Haberdashery. All to be soM *d Collars and Scarves, White and Wholesale Christchurch priest. Colored Shirts. — CLOTHING, — Having just taken delivery of one of the largest purchases 6ver made from THE KAIAPOI WOOLLEN COMPANY, consisting of over 2000 garments. we shall offer exceptional value in BOYS' JfJSD MENS' SUPERIOR CLOTHIISG as follows:- ;' SEVEN HUNDRED (700) Boys' Suits, Kaiapoi Tweed 4s lid. MEN'S KAIAPOI TWEED SUITS, No. 1 - 26s 6J, worth 32s 6d. No, 2-29 a 6J, worth 37s GI. No. 3-36*, worth 453. No. 4- 39s 6d, worth 50a. No. 5-455, worth 665. No. 6-555, worth 655. Beautifully made, with best trimmings and linings. MEN'S TWEED TROUSERS, -8s lid, 9s 6d, 10s 9d, 15s 6d, and 17s 6d per pair. MEN'S TWEED TROUSERS & VEST-14s 9d, 17s 9d, 21«, 22s 6d per pair. 700 YARDS Colonial Tweeds 2s 6£d, worth 3s 6d. Above with many other Bargains.—SATURDAY NEXT 23rd instant, - G. L. BEATH & Co.,



TANCRED STREET.. ASB BURTON;



STEPHENS BROS., MAEKET HOUBP, A SK THE PUBLIC and THEIR CUSTOMERS to TRY the Mandarin and Tiger Teas, •> Pronounced by all Competent Judges to be th a \ Most Economical, Purest, & Best Teas Sold for the Price—2a, 2a 4d, 2a Bi. SAMPLES GRATIS. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, btepliens Bros., market house. Agents for New Zealand—J. RATTfIAY & SON, DUNEDIN. Watches ! Watches!! Watches CLOCKS! CLOCKS!! J|k ROBERT MURRAY. Cy \V^ H? UzT^y HOROLOGIST AND DIRECT IMPORTER Q^wl N^|^r WATGHEsf CLOCKS, JEWELLERY, AND MATERIALS. i *SsJn A LARGE ASSORTMENT of BOYS' CHEAP WATCHES. GuarantJ AN UNRIVALLED &TOCK of WATCHES and CLOCKS of all descriptk] including latest and most approved forma of HOROLOGICAL SKILL. 1 NON MAGNETISABLE WATCHES. Not aflected by Electricity, Magnttlm] Swift Running Machinery. All ENGINEERS and ELECTrTcIANS ehould wear them. THIS IS TEE WATCH OF THE FUTURE, and s kept in Hunting and Crj Canes, both of English and Foreign Manufacture, :