CORRESPONDENCE.

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COUNTY COUNCIL ELECTION.

TO THE EDITOR. j Sik, —I was pleased to &co "Elector'? '' | letter in your issue of November 11. ; Many others like him want to knjw why j there should be ao much fligrant favorit ism shown as to have one polling booth i only for the late election (contiary to precedent) Scores at the Ajfi>rd Forest; end were not aware of the important change, or even the c>ay of the poll, I feel with others very strongly that decided bias has been shown in many ways, wh'ch the recently elected m-mber of the I Council would himself disown if he knew the truth. What is there in the much coveted position of councillor to warrant any hole and corner work, and who is the party to blame for changing everything to suit his own sweet will 1 Why should certain electors' names be off the roll, though duly qualified by payment of rates for many years past ; and is this packing to be carried out the next general election by a truly liberal government ? Give the poblie an opportunity to express their opinion about the last county election, and not only would unpleasant truths be heard, but the defeated candidate would be returned by a large majority. Then, are we really represented or misrepre sented on the Council I—l am, etc., Sidewind.

EDUCATION.

TO THE EDITOII. Snt, —The utterances of same of our Parliamentary candidates on tha subject of Bible in school** are very disappointing. We have another instance in your issue of last niglit, wherein Mr Maslio is re ported to have said that the clenry in Christchurch were agitating for the intro duction of the Bible. If he will look at the names of tha Committee of the Scripture Text-Book Association he will find there are nine laymen as well as nine Ministers. We surely knows that the movement is not confined to Christchurch, There are associations throughout Sew Zealand. He seems not to know that the object", of the Association is the use of a Text Book with questions and foot notes. The whole four volumes consisting of ex tracts were approved by Roman Catholics and Anglican Archbishops and by Presby terian Divines, The Association in their circular ask two things to be specially noted : (1) The excellent education system of New Zealand will not be injured ; (2) the movement is absolutely distinct from denominationalism, neither can make for it. Many of the Comnvttee are the sternest opponents of denominationalism. It is surely time that our candidates and the people generally had the real facts "f the case put before them. Mr Maslin goes on to insinuate that the cry of the Association is a bogus cry, and that " tbe force beneath " is working for denomina tionalism. 'The Christchurch Committee includes such men as Messrs Chrystall, Hargreaves, and Jameson. Does he not know that these text books have been used In New South Wales and in Ireland f sr many years without any &uch result '( Hoping that steps will be speedily taken fco enlighten this community on this great question.—l am, etc., Truth.

Ashburton Woman's Poli tical Association.

A well attended meeting of the ARhbur ton branch of (he Woman's -Franchise League wag hell in the Templar Hall yapterday. Mrs Q. F. Podds occupied the chair. It was decided, seeing that the object of the League had been : t tained, to alter the name to 'The Ash burton Womm's Political Association." It was also deckled to adopt the following platform to be submitted (o candidates for Ashburton and Rangiiata seats at the coming election : — (1.) To secure justice to women by the enactment of equitable laws affecting mar riage, divorce, custody of children, injury to person and social vice. (2 ) A general iirprovement of social conditions of women and more equitable adjustment of women's wages, together with compulsory arbitration as a means of settling indus trial disputes and preventing strikes. (3,) The appointment of women on Hospital and Charitable Aid Boards, as visitors and inspectors of Lunatic Asylums, Indus trial Schools, and other public institu tions, and the employment of women as factory inspectors, truant officers, and on Committees affecting sanitation. (4.) The abolition of the totalisator, the enact ment of more stringent laws for the sup pression of gambling and against cruelty to animals under the name of sport. (5 ) The maintenance of the present system of free and compulsory education. (6.) To secure the right of the majority of electors who record votes to control or abolish the sale of alcoholic liquors as beverages. (7.) To recognise no political party, but to give support to men with the beat reputa tion for integrity of character who will pledge themselves to support the plat' form. (8.) To oppose all denominational grants." At three o'clock by which time about eixty ladies were present Mrs Shep pard, of Chi istehurch, addressed the meet ing. She read a well prepared paper pointing out the many disabilities which women were subject to under the present Jaws, and urging upon them as a duty the necessity of using their votes for the i amelioration of the condition of their sex, and that of humanity in general. Mrs Sheppard also spoke on the platform which had just been adopted, giving the reasons for its adoption, laying stress on the injustice of the present Licensing Act, and advocating the claims of direct veto. She hoped they haJ a candidata in Ashburton who would support, if not all, at least some of the clauses of the platform. On discussion on the different planks of the platform being invited, one lady said she thought a text book in schools would be a sufficient and a better substitute for giving denominational grants. An in teresting debate took plate between some pf the members as to whether the mem bers of the Association could conscien tiously vote for a person who did not hold the Views laid down fn the platform, After conaiderable discussion votes of thanks to Mra Sheppard for her address »nd to the chairwoman closed the meeting.

At the annual meefng of thp Moggiel Woollen Factory Company the report recom< mending a dividend of 8 per cent was adopted. The Chairman, Mr John Roberts, said the trade had not been so elastic as in previous years, and there had been consider able difficulty in moving off the products. The causes of this, he thought, were general dullness of trade throughout the country, jih'at the productive power of the mills n>vv in was possibly fully equal to the demand for the materials produced, and that there was a popular demand for low class stuff owing to the importation of inferior goods, ciused, no doubt, by the lessened purchasing power of the people. Up to September 3 the mills were running fall time, but at that date the Directors, after full consideration, considered that it was inadvisable to keep the three establish ments going full time when the production would only result in increased stocks. Since September 3 the Mosgiel and Ashburton mills had been working short time, and the Kaikorai mill had been closed since October 21. It was not anticipated that the stoppage would be necessary for any length of time, as their manager assured thorn that trade |ai #ti»B bgtfcer,

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AUSTRALIAN,

PEK PKESb ASSOOIAHOS.

MINING ON PRIVATE PROPERTY.

Syhkev, Novemb.-T 15 In the Legislative Assembly the Mining on Private Property Bill has been read a second timo. It provides for the payment of 2^ per cei.t royalty, but empowers Ministers to temporarily reduce or suspend the royalty in cases where they consider it too high.

LABOR BUREAU.

In moving the adoption of tl;e re port of the Select Committee set v, < to enquire into the working of the Labor Bureau, Mr Fitzgerald said the Oom -1 mittee had decided that the institution had been a total failure, because its operations had been confined to Sydney. The Premier defended the bureau, and opposed the recommendation that a new State department for the control of industry be established. The debate was adjourned.

DISTRESS IN SYDNEY

HEB PRESS ASSOCIATION. (Received November 16, 11 a.m.) Sydney, November 15. There is much distress existing in the city, and it is attracting public attention. Subscription lists have been opened to obtain relief. Fully 900 men are said to be sleeping in the streets of Sydney. Government has arranged to defray the cost of beds in penny "doss" houses.

Acceptances for the Trotting Club's meet ing close at the Central Hotel ( \. J. Kelly's) on Friday at 9 p.m. 1 There are now eleven candidates left in for the city of Wellington, all of whom are expected to go to the poll. The team to represent the Albion Cricket Cub in their match with 13unsandel on November 22 will be picked from the following:—o. 15. Davis, J. W. Davis T. Pauling, E. J. Craighead, A. Craighead, E. Constable, Rev. J. Cocker, C. Conner, L. Broad, R. Dunlop, S, Hoyle, A.McNaugh- E. Kidd, W. Kidd, G. Jessonand W. Meyen berg

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Friedlander Bros. iATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, .1893. MESSRS PBIEDLANDBR BROS, have received instructions from Mr H, Dysart, who is It a- ing tli« district en account of ill-healh, to Bell by Public. Auction on SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18, 1893, At 2 p,tn., at ths ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON, His Interest in Lease of Education Re serve, No. 783, containing IBST Acres. The land is situated on Ford's road, only 2|- miles from theTinwald aleyards. and adjoining the properties of the Hon. John McLean and Messrs Dixon and Cow, and is of r3ally good quaMty. The lease is held by Mr Dysart from the Education Board for 14 years, of which 5J years have expired, at a rental of 2a 9d per acre for the first seven years, and 4s 9d per acre for the next seven years. There are 100 acres in wheat and 70 acres in oats, the same being sublet to Mr Gudsell at ono pound per acre, payable before removal of crop. We recommend intending purchasers to inspect this property, as from its handy situation and the quality of the land, it is well worth attention. Terms and particulars at sale. FRIEDLANDER BROS. Per R. FRIEDLANDER, 11*67 Auctioneer. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 1893, TO FARMERS AND OTHERS IN SEARCH OF A REAL GOOD FARM. f>33 Acres OF FIRST CLASS AGRICULTURAL AND PASTORAL LAND. WE are instructed by Mrs G. Tait, who intends leaving for Scotland, to Sell on the premises by PUBLIC AUCTION on THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16 NEXT, ) Her Property as above, (Formerly occupied by Messrs Pcrint and Green), situated on the banks of the Binds river in the May field district, and adjoining the'property of C. J. Harper. Epq,, of Hack thorn c. The farm consists of 632 acres, of which 310 acres are in wheat, 90 acres in oats, and 232 acres in English grass. The buildings are substantial, there being on the property a well built Dwelling House and Granary, Implement Shed, Stables, and all necessary outbuildings. The whole is well fenced and sub divided into handy sized paddocks, all of which are watered by county water races, and the hou.se is within easy distant of a public school. Also at the same tima and place, the whole of the LIVE STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS, consisting of 8 Draught Horses, 2 Light Horses, Spring Trap and Harness, Sets o Harness, 150 Merino Ewes and Lambs, 1 double-furrow Plough, 1 three-farrow Plough (Reid and Gray), Cambridge Roller, 2 sets of 4-leaf Harrows, Grass Stripper, Reid and Gray Drill, McCormick Reaper and Binder, Tarpaulin, Water Tank, Blacksmith's Tools, Anvil and Bellows, and a quantity of household furniture and sundries. Those on the look out for a good farm should not miss inspecting th's property, as it is an early selection, has never been abused by over cropping, and for grazing purposes can hardly be surpassed. Sale at 12 a.m. on the Farm. FRTBDLANDfcR BROS., Per B. f RIEDLANDER, 11 26 Auctioneer. !^J"iL ..""JE!" ■ "■»'■'» j.L,_,_ i i mini L m ELECrOKS OF BANGITATA Mr W. 8. Maslin VTT ILL ADDRESS YOU AT VARIOUS CENTRES AS UNDER :— WILLOWBY SCHOOLHOUSE, No\rember 16. HINDS SOHOOLHOUSE, Friday, November 17. MAY.FIELD SCHOOLHOUSE, November 20. MOUNT SOMtSRS SOHOOLHOUSE, November 21. ALFORD FOREST SOHOOLHOUSF, November 22. SPRINGBURN SJ3HOOLHOUSE, November 23. RUAPUNA SCHOOLHOU3F, November 24. Each evening at 8 p.m. TO THE ELECTORS OF 11ANGITATA. MREO WRKaiT WILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS AT GERALDINE, WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 15. ORARI. THURSDBY, NOVEMBER 16. RANGITATA RAILWAY STATION* FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17. HINDS, SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 18. SCOTBBURN, PEEL FOREST, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20. Mayfield, Mount Somers, Alf ord Forest, Greanstreefc, Wakanui, and Waterton on dates to ba advertised. Meetings at 8 o'clock every evening. ASHBUItTON ELECTORS. LADIES and GENTLKMEN,— TVTILL YOU do me the fconor of MEETING ME AT TTip ODDFELLOWS' HALL, ASH BURTON, ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 21, AT 8 P.M. And I. shall be glad to meet the LADY ELECTORS at the above Hall same day at 3 p.m. Faithfully, 11 105 J, GATE CART WASON. £1000 TO LEND on first-class freehold ' land. T. BULLOCK.



Hollo way's Pills.—Factory Operatives and Workers in Manfactoriis.—The re markable remedies which have been. d scovered and perfected by Thomas Hollo way, and which have for more than fifty years been successfully used in every quarter of the globe, are especially useful in all the manifold ailments which alilict those who by reason of their occupation are confined f r years, or all their lives, in crowded buildings and workshops. Hollo way's Pills and Ointment are associated remedies, the former restoring the vial powers when diminished, and always acting as an efficient blood purilier, whilst Hie latter relieves local maladies, checks iDfia mations, and aces as a cleansing and healing agent in cases of bad leg*, bad breasts ulcer and unhealthy sores of all kinds. |3i§]¥»K:H & Soiift'Kncaiypti Extract There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in th market now, products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In ordr.r that these crude oils miy not be taken, Onr !*»»«•« VolatHw JEiiCii lyi»ti Extract, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information f .rwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878 we state :— It is proved by tests made by the Mcdiclil Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Greifswal , Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Pharmacology at Bonn, and Professor Dr Moslsr, Director of tbe Medical Clinic at Greifswnl 1, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of anids, resinoue and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develop the sanative qualities proper to the plant. SAKDEIt & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT according to these authorities, and accor ing to Pro fessor Dr Lister, of England, and to Drs Bauer, Mclntire, 'Wood, Hazard, etc., of A meric&, is the only extract correspondingto scientißc tests, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. AH other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, whioh have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abaudoned a3 an internal medicament. The?e so called Eucalypti Extracts, which may have received (list nctian at Exhibitions ss commercial articles and are nsed for mechanical pur poses only are discernible :— 1. By their deficiency in pungent odour (which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extrac de velops most freely through its surplus of oxy <i ). S By their alcoholic tUta and mobile appearance, being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids 3. By their taste, the result of the contracting ten dency of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so callei eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in causes of croup, b onchitis, diph theria, Internal inflammations, dysentery, woundp, th theensequeueesre most appalling. For safety ahva ask always for San«l«»r anil Son*' JEncalvjit Extract and get the old, well i ested and relisbl 1 prer*>j»tion.—Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia.— *>4»n«l*r nnal Nona



Mr D. Thomas. " BULLOCK'S AKOADEr ASHBURTON TROTTING CLUB SPRING MEETING. WEDNESDAY, NOY, 22. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions, from the Ashburton Trotting Club to sell the Privileges in connection with their forthcoming meet ing, at the Arcade, at 1 o'clock on SATURDAY 18-h inst., as follows— No 1 -PUBLICAN'S BOOTH. „ 2.—RLFItESHMENT BOOTH, „ 3.-CARDS, „ 4 —EIGHT OF SPORTS. D. THOMAS, 11 101 Auctioneer.



TO THE ELECTORS 0F RANGI- ' TATA. T ADIES AND GENTLEMEN— The Government having fixed the pol ling day for a much earlier date than was anticipated, I shall not be able to address you at the following places as intended, viss, Arundel, Bellfield, Rangitata South, ' Rangitat* Island, Ealing. Ruapuna, Lismore, Westerfeld, Willowby, and Coldstrearn. I regret thia exceedingly, and hnpo therefore that the electors in the outside localicies will endeavour, as far as pos sible, to attend the advertised meetings at other centree. Tour Obedient Servant, 11 102 EDW/MIDG. WEIGHT. ANNUAL ELECTION FOR MAYOR. IN pursuance of the Municipal Cor porations Ant, 1886 and the Regu lation of Local Elections Act 187G 1 hereby give notice that the anninl elec tion for Mayor will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, Baring Square West, on WEDNESDAY, the 29th day of Nov ember, 1893. Nominations in the form prescribed in the second schedule of the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876 will be rece'v dat the Town Clerics office till 12 o'clock noon, on TUESDAY, the 2Lst day of November, 1893, A de posio of £10 must accompany each nomi nation. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Returning Uflicer. Borough Counci ollice, Aulibuybon, November 11, 1893,



Tenders. __ ASHBmm^"cOUN;rS rCvJUNCIL. DOG COLLAtvS FOR 1894. mENDERy are invited for supply of JX Dog Collars for 1894. Particulars | on view at the County Council's offices, Ashburton, where tenders will be re ceived up to 11 a.m, on WEDNESDAY, 22nd inst. By Order. F. MA IN WARING, Clerk. | A&hlurton, "November 15, 1893. 11J99 i ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. rpENDERS are invited from competent JL persons for making the valuation of the Borough for^the year 1894, and com piling the roll in terms of the "Rating Act, 1876." Tenders accompanied by a guarantee deposit of £5 to be left with the Town Clerk by 12 o'clock noon on MONDAY", November 20, 1893. The lowest or any tender will not necessarily I be accepted. i OH AS, E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council office, Ashburton, November 15, 1893. 11*100 A~SHBURTON COUNTI COUNCIL^ mENDERS are invited for the follow *- ing works in North Approach to Rangitata stock bridge. Contract No I.—Fencing 60 chains: Contract No 2.—Earthwork, 600 cubic yards I Contract No 3.—115 lineal feefc Bridge i work. Flans and Specifications at Council office, and tenders addressed to Chair man to be sent in. on SATURDAY FIRST, November 18, at 1 o'clock. By Order. WILLIAM BAXTER, II 89 County Engineer. ODDFEIiLOWS^TTALL. mENDERS are called to rent the above 1 Hall for MONDAY, November 27, night before Polling Day. To be sent to the undersigned not later than SATUR DAY, 5 o'clock p.m. 11t97 R, ELSTON. Lessee. Govern merit Notices. ASHBURTON ELECTORAL DISTRICT. NOTICE OP POLLING DA?. IN pursuance of " The Electoral Act, 1893," I, J. Ward, Returning Officer for the Electoral District of A.sh burton, do hereby give notice that by virtue of a writ bearing date thirteenth day of Nov ember, 1893j under the hand of the Clerk of the Writs, an election will be held for the return of One qualified person to serve as member for tha said district, and that the latest day tor receiving nomina tions of candidates will be the Twentieth day of November, 1893 ; and that the poll, if necessary, will be taken at the several polling places of the said diitrict, on the Twenty-eighth day of November, 1893. Every man de.irous of brooming a Candidate must bo nominated by not less than T a O Electors of the District, by a nomination paper as prescribed by section seventy-five ot " The Electoral Act, 1893," delivered to the Returning Officer on or before the twentieth day of November, 1893. The following are the polling places for the Electoral Bistiicb of Ashburton : — The Courthou c, Ashburton (principal) The Public Library, Ashburton, The Pubic School, Chertse), The Town Hal), Rakaia The Schoolhouso, Lauriston, The Public School, Lyndhurst, The Public Library. Methven, The Schoolhouse, El^in, The Schoolhouse, Seafield, The Schoolhouse, Pendarves, The Schoolhouse, Oorie, The Public Library, Kiliinchy, The Courthouse, Leeston, Mr Bishop's Private House, Bishop's Corner, Southbridge. J. WARD, Returning Officer. 14th November, 1893. 11 106 THE CHEVIOT ESTATE. ■"VTQTICE is hereby given that Fifty-Four Fahms, comprising 12,482 acres of First and Second class Agriculuiral| Lanrl, will be open for application for LE4SE in Perpetuity, on and after Monday, the 13th day of November, 1893, at the Land Offices, Christchuroh, Timaru, and Cheviot. Rents from 2s to 11s per acre per annum. Areas from 83 acres to 485 acres. Also, Three G hazing Fakms, comprising 2,506 acres, for Lea^e for twenty-one years. Sixty six Village Settlement Allot ments will be open for selection for Lease in Pekpktuity. Rents from 3s to 12a per acre per annum. Areas from 4£ acres to 77 acres Also, for Sale by Auction, on the 17th November, at the Provincial Council Chamber, Christchurch, at 1% ».ffl.,' fqr Cash oit on Terms, FOKTY-NINl) FARMS, comprising 11,936 acres of Firsfc-and Second-class Agricultural Land. Upset prices from £3 to £12 per acre. Areas from 31 acres to 573 acres And Thirty-three Sections in the new Town of Macuven^. Prices, £? 10s to £30. The Mansion House and 5,000 agues of Land will also be offered for Sale in one lot. for Cash or Terms, on the 17th November. Upset, £25,000. Should the house and land not be sold, then 2,896 acres will be offered in 6 sections, on same terms. Prices, £2 15s to £5 lgs per acre. Pfocs and terms, with full particulars of the lands and a brief description cf each section, can be obtained at'any Land Office in the colony, JOHN MoKENgIB, 10 184 Minister of Lands. LONGBEACH ROAD BOARD. HEADS AND EGGS of Small Birds collected in the District, will be purchased at the rate of 2s per hundred. 11*65 ALL Ladies and Gentlemen willing to join with the Liberal Association, on M« Waby's Committee, are requested to meet In the ROOM OPPOSITE TEMPLAR HALLV ': OH WEDNESDAY, 15th INST., AxSr.Bi. XX 9o



Sole Agent 3 for New Zealand—J. Lie welly n Owen. PIANOFORTE, SINGING AND HARMONY ARCADE CHAMBERS. (Dances not attended.) 4 2 [A CARDJ. TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION I>Tm A CI»II X UKOIV (Latb of R. A lcobn's), HAS OPENED HIS NEW SHOP IN TANCRED STREET, Opposite Mitchell and Turner's, Where he will be prepared to supply the public with GROCERIES I '■ .. , AND Brush Ware Of the Best Quality procurable. Goods delivered in any part of the Town. D. MACP~HERSON TANCRED STREET, Ashburton. 101 The Holidays* IN Order to keep pace with the rush of Tailoring Orders already received, we have engaged a number of extra hands (first-class tailors). Customers requiring New Suits, etc., for the Holidays, should leave their orders as earl/ as possible. JUST OPENED OUTI Newest Materials for Suits, Coatings, Trouserings, Fancy Summer Vestings, Cricket, Tennis and Cycling Cos tumes, exs.s. Ocarama. Three Cases of Novelties in Ties, Hats, Shirts, etc., for the present season. , GENTS' BOOTS AND SHOES. CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LE iDING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBURTON, _ - STUDY Health and use Jumbo Brand Baking Powder. Purest and best. FOR SALE—6O Acres, all in English grasses, not far from the Tinwald Sale yards, A property such as this has often been asked for; T BULLOCK Zealandia Boot Stoer TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. THE steadily increasing demand for the "ZEALANDIA i BRAND OF BOOTS Shows they aae still as popular as ever with the Public of Ashburton. For style, durability, and comfort they cannot be beat. A Large Stock of Ladies', Gents', and Children's Boots and Shoes always in stock at prices to suit the times. REPAIRS DONE AT REASONABLE RATES J. lli»ho|t s ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANCRED STREET



' W. H COLLINS & C). HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Coptic Pakeha, and Duke o Devoush xc,— magnificent assortment of ENDEES, FIEE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AND TILED REGISTER GRATES, 5 Bales of Paiiei'h&stgillgr* of Choice Patterns and tplendid Quality. The above goods are direct from the Manufacturer^ to our order] and will sold at lowest possible prices. NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWERS TIMBER ex " Glencaira" and "Gisborne 60,000 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. W. H. Collins and Co, MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS /"Royal Insurance Company. AGENTS FOR] Grey Valley Coal Company. (.Springfield Pottery Company STEPHENS BROS., MAEKET HOUSF, TNVITE all lovers of a real Cup of Tea, to drink none but Mandarin and Tiger Blends, iCKNOWLEDGED BY EXPERTS to be the BEST ALL ROUND TBH at the Prices— 2s> 2s 4d, 2s 6d v per pound, In 1, 5, 10, 20, and 401bs packages. SOLE AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON, btephens Bros., market house.



RATTft AY & SON, DUNEDIN. Y^7"-E are sellling, as we have for * " eighteen months pasfc, seven feet Birch Hurdles at 23 9d ; seven feet V.D.L. Hurdles at 5s 6d each. TUCKER & BEAN, 10 135 West Street. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. gURDLES. HURDLES. 7fb Hurdles 2d 9i each in any quantity. W. H. COLLTNS & CO., 213 'limber Merchants. TO SHEEP FARMERS AND OTHERS I^HE Undersigned is offering 6ft 6in ard 7ft HURDLES made cf seasoned V.D.L. timber, at 4s and 4s 3.1 each in lots of thirty or more. They can be seen at my Siding, railway crossing, Durham Street, South. JAMES~GOSS, DURHAM STREET, NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. 9 189 _______ . OPPOSITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE; €. Hawkins HAS JUST RECEIVED a Fresh Supply of , HEW SUMMER GOODS- Come and See tha Value he is selling at the price. Girls and Women's Hats from 4d Boys and Men's from 6d Men's good Nailed Shooters at 8a 6d. Women's Splendid Shoes, Leather, Kid, or Morocco, at 7s 6d Children's Leather Lace Boots, 4 to 6, at 2s 6d. All kinds of DRAPERY equally cheap. BOOTS made to your liking at factory prices. REPAIRS Neatly and Cheaply done £100.—CHEAP PROPERTY. £~Acr«s well situatod on the North East Belt, near the High School, being lot 4, part of R.S. 5800, on which is erected a* four roomed Cottage. Goad opportunity for an industrious man acquiring freehold cottage property on easy terms. T. BULLOCK. ASHBUETON WOOL"SALES THE FIRST SALE of the Season will take place at the eRAXUE lIAI_ ON FBIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1893, When all the Foreign and New Zealand Buyers will be represented. MILES & CO., La. FRIEDLANDER BROS. D. THOMAS. J. G. RESTELL (For the Now Zealand Land Association. T. T. FORD & CO., Par H. SSsmder. _ 11*38 T3Y a Suitablo and trustworthy .servant, "-* a situation in town or country. Can furnish the most satisfactory refer ences from the best of families and public places. My qualifications as a servant, are— I am colonial bred and born. I am young, well built, powerful, with a constitution of stone. I am a good worker, willing to work night and day, as T never tire. j I never require a holiday, as I have no friends to call on. I seldom require a doctor. I never strike for wages or join an society. I require no fcod, and am a total ab stainer. Of water I use a large quantity, no matter how filthy. I have not a single vice or bad habit. I work for all nationa ities and under stand one language as well as another. I have no particular religion, bat will conform to the belief of my employer. In politics I vote on all sides, particu larly on Old Rule's side. I am employed among the rich and the poor as well as in all public places. Every one likes me, and once I work for them, they cannot do without me. I am a saviour of the people's health. I hold daily receptions in Tancred street East, to which you are all cordially invited. My name is RULES ACME WATER FILTER



Asliburton WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE GREAT DISTRIBUTION OP 20,000 PEESEJSTTS,. FREE OF CHARGE. 33rd Anniversary of the Openingjof AEOTLE HOUSE. SPECIAL GIFT SEASON, 1893. G. L. Beath & Co. Have just received advices that twenty.three Cases and Cratec of SPECIALLY SELECTED NOVELTIES Are now due at Lyttelton for the Christmas trade, and should be in their Warehouse In a few days. They have pleasure in intimating that instead ot selling the above in the usual way, they purpose —by way of Celebrating their 33rd Birthday distributing the whole shipment, gay 20,000 Presents, Free of charge amongst their numerous customers TQ-DA Y 9 and up to December 31, Every Customer Spending 2s 6d or more will receive a Coupon (with value marked on face), entitling the holder to select a Gift to the amount stated on Ticket. Tickets can be held till a number are accumulated, and may be presented anytime up to December 31. Customers may, however, select a Present at time of Purchase. | NOVELTIES FROM VIENNA, J APAN, GERMANY, CHINA, FRANCE. ' and ENGLAND, in Woodware, Chinaware, Plated ware, Glassware, - Baeketware, Japanese and Fancy Leather Goods, Dolls, Toys and Sundries, both useful and ornamental. - G. L. BEATH & CO., tANORED STREET. ASHBXJRTOX. JUST LANDI D-A SPLENDID ASSORTMENT OF Floorcloths and linoleums FROM lei 3d PER YARD. COME & SEZES AT THE FURNITURE WAREHOUSE TO-NIGHT. Everyone should come and see for themselves] 11 invited. No one pressed to buy. T. H. Undbill and Co., TANCBBD STBBET. IN THE ESTATE OF S. W- ALCORN & CO. IN LIQUIDATION THE STOCK OF Drapery, Dress Goods, mantles. v Milliner^, Etc., To Be Sacrificed Regardless of loss, -NOW IS [THE SITfoB BARGAINS. THE WINDING UP SALE IS NOW ON AT S W. ALCOEIST & CO;'S FAST STREET. •Syv ffC^uMji^h 'The Corner, jv^Ml2§ uM!$) the follo<vino C^^>^©^s^ special purchasb i^B^^^^lpj n now'eing offered and *~ - Y^s^^^^^^Wm^ EARLY INSPECTION,. I^^ Leather Shirtings 4Jd ymtrt <|||Pf ls%^%* D.uble Width Cashmerea in . (/p^\ Cardinal, Marones, light »nd f^^^__^^^ a foO%s!LjZs<^ dark navy and black, Is yard A Choice lot of Cotton Delaines sd, and 6d yard Blue and White Striped Galatej 4|d yard Strong Grey Calico 2s lid dozen > White Grey Calico (one y»rd wide) 3j 6d dozon Pongee Silks far Trimming, in all colors, Is 6d yard Another delivery of our celebrated Corsets, 2a 6d pair Boys' Galatea Hats 10|d Some New Shapes in Ladies' Summer Hats, IOJd and Is each Men's Suits, all sizas, 22a 6d and 25s 6d THE~STOOK OF MILLINERY, DRAPERY, CLOTHING, & BOOTS ! is now one of the choicest in South Canterbury. - !; W,H, Collier. |