COUNTY COUNCIL.

The adjourned annual meeting of the Aahburton County Council was held th g morning for the purpose of electing a chairman. Present —Messrs 0. H. llar per, J. Grigg, Hoo W. C. Walker, D. Cameron, JR. G. Wright, Hugo Fried lander, T. Richards, and D. Williamson. Mr Wright moved that Mr Hugo Fried lander act as chairman for the ensuing year. Mr Walker seconded the motion, which was carried unanimously. Mr Friedlander then took the chair, and thanked the members for electing him to that position, He hoped that dor ing his term of office ihe work of the Council would prosper. He would en deavor that it should bo so, and should look to the Council to assist him, and he thought at the end of tha year he would be able to retire with the same good will as he had done from the Bama position at the Borough Council as mayor, when he occupied that position in former years. Mr Walker then thanked the members for the manner in which they had assisted him during his term of office. ORDINARY MEETING. The ordinary meeting of the Council was then held. The same members were present, and Mr Friedlander occupied the chair. chairman's statement. The chairman's statement was read as ollows :— A letter from Mr Purnell, enclosing one from Mr James Wilson, Dromore, in respect to the diversion of water about which the Council decided to take action, will be read o-day. Water ranger for Mount Somers district forwards his resignation, to date from 16th of next month. The Commis sioner of Crown Lands writes to say that he is prepared to call and confer with the Council, if necessary, on the subject of the expenditure of thirds. As this is the first meeting of the new Council, it will have to elect members for the standing Committees. I have accepted J. Heseltine's tender for dog collars for 1894. The amount was the same as this year, and the only tender received. The meeting of representatives of the Borough and this Council, to elect two representatives on the Chrißtchurch Charit able Aid Board, fell through last Wednesday from want of a quorum, and has been post poned till to-day, at 4 p.m. The Council can, if it thinks fit, elect a member to repre sent it at that meeting to-day. A letter from the solicitor will be read, drawing under the Council's notice that the Wakanui Water Race District is now constituted, and asking what further action is to be taken. engineer's report. The engineer's report was then read as follows:— Ashbmton-Rangitata Water Supply.— The service during this month has continued to be satisfactory. The head-works have had the necessary attention, and the distri buting races and fords are in fair order. Where overhaul of races is required it is being done without the shutting off of water. The supply from Hinds gorge is still fairly abundant, but if it lessens much Botns increase might probably be obtained by a short deviation from the riverbed above the dam, as at present some degree of waste takes place through the fissures of the rock in a bed of stream. The expense would probably be about £8, but whether the alteration would be an improvement or not the result only would show. Mr S. Jollie McFarlane agrees to the deviating race for Mr Bickman if it should be necessary. Ashburton-Rakaia Water Supply—The water races in this district are in fair order, and the supply sufficient. Some of the mains have been partially overhauled. This is the period for half-yearly cleaning, but the water will not require to be shut off, except for the repairs of Puddiug Hill con crete main, which are to be commenced on Pecember 4, aud during the time occupied by these repairs the clearance of the E races between Chertsey and Rakaia will be finished. The headworks for the connection of the couth and north branches of the Ashburton river have been completed, so that an auxiliary supply can now be obtained when required. Allenton anl Netherby—The Allentou race is on the point of completion. As regards the Netherby project, the accom panying petition and sketch show the -oresent position of affairs. Accompanied by the member for the Wakanui riding I met most of the owners or their representa tives on the ground, and after consultation a scheme was agreed upon, the main features of which are shown by blue lines on accom panying map, the lower end of which how ever was outside the limits of the proposed water supply district. The total cost I estimated roughly at £40. It now appears the Committee cannot make satisfactory arrangements for that portion towards the lower end of the race situated outside the proposed water supply district, and they suggest the scheme should be somewhat shortened, with outfall into the Council's main from Wakanui creek as indicated on sketch, and I should recommend the adop tion of this suggestion provided those interested defray the cost, which I estimate at £30. In the near future a small branch might probably be arranged for to lead out into Hampstead from the vicinity of Mr Smith's property or the bridge road. South Rakaia Township Race.—l have carefully examined the proposed route of this race. The outfall through the Acton property is not feasible, and if the race is constructed it would have to be on the lines indicated in red on accompanying map, with outfall along Tancred Street to the south east corner of south town belt, where it would join the existing race. The depth of cutting and embanking would be consider able on several portions of the ~ race, and would, 1 have no doubt, interfere to some extent with the formation of the streets, and the numerous fords also near the centre of the township might also be found to be a drawback. These are matters which would have to be refened to the Road Board before such a work could be undertaken. The railway would be crossed by a culvert about thirty feet in length at the south end of loading bank. I estimate the total cost of works, including earthworks, fords, cul verts, and footbridges at £75. I would not recommend the construction of this race, unless the corresponding portion of existing race from weßt town belt were discontinued, The latter is of little or no service and no revenue is derived from it, but it had to be made to connect the system above and below the township. The supply from Pudding Hill is too shcrt and precarious at times to admit of any added mileage of races at present from that source. Stock Bridge, Rangitata.—•As requested by the Council I laid oft all the works necessary f«r the north approach, prepared specifications, etc., and called for tenders in three contracts which were accepted by the acting chairman. Materials were at once ordered, and a start will be made with the works on Friday first. County Bridges.—All these are in a fair state of repair at present. NBTHERBY WATER SUPPLY. It w*s resolved that the engineer's re commendations be agreed to provided ( that the cost, £30, be paid by the settlers in the district. SOUTH RAKAIA RACE. On Mr Wright's motf on it was decided that the matter be referred to the South Eakaiaßoad Board, and that they be asked I to express an opinion as to the desirable-' ness of the work with a copy of engineer's report. SHEEP BRIDGE RANGITATA. It was resolved that the chairman's action in accepting tenders be approved of. MOUNT SOMBRS TRAMWAY. The chairman reported thab the com mittee had accepted Mr Peaches tender for the tramway lease, he to pay £100 per annum for fourteen years, also to pay £110 towards potting it in repair, He moved the adoption of the report. Mr Harper seconded. He thought that it was the best solution of the difficulty an they had had no other tender. They would be able to strike a special rate in the aistHct if necessary. The report was unanimously adapted. 1 DOG CWXARS. Mr J. Heseitine's tender of £^3 15s for doff coMart was accepted. 1 • ' THJRDS. a j e tt«r w»a read from the Commis.

*ioner of Crown L*nda stating his willing ness to mtet and confer with the Council on the matter of thirds. It was also de cided that Messrs Cameron, Wright, GMgsr, Harper, and th« chairman be a standing committee re thirds. ELECTION. , The returning officer forwarded a re port of the recent Council election, also stating that at the meeting held on November 22 for the purpose of electing two representatives on the Charitable Aid Board the mayor was *<he only represen tative present and that the meeting was therefore adjourned. STOCK BRIDGE. , It was decided that application be made to the Commissioner of Crown Lands to extend the road from lot 16 of reserve 1381 through Crown lands to connect with Ealing and Coldatream road. COMMITTEES. The following were appointed on the f Various Committees: —The Chaii mnn and Mr Walker, High School BoatU Com mittee ; Messrs Williamson, Harper, and (the Chairman, Hospital Board. The Plantation Committee were re-appointed. NEXT MEETING It was resolved that the next meeting be held or the first Friday in January. KATE. It was decided that a Committee, con sisting of the Chairman, aud Messrs Wright, Harper, and Williamson be appointed to consider the general rate and report at next meeting. WATEB RANGER. Mr E. B. Cooper sent in his resigna tion as water ranger for the Springburn district, and the district was added to water ranger Morrison's district. CHABITABLE AID BOARD. It was decided that Mr Walker act as the Council's representative on the Charitable Aid Board, the Chairman to represent the Council at meetings of joinc bodies. ! WATER SUPPLY. An application from Messrs Charles Bros for a w%ter supply was referred to the Thirds Committee. ROLL, Mr Henderson's name was substituted for that of Mr Dawson on the Allen ton roll. DIVERSION OF WATER. It was resolved that the solicitor's letter re diversion of water by J. Wilson be left in the hands of the Chairman to report at next meeting. WAKANLI CREEK. Messrs Harper, Grigg, Williamson, and the Chairman were appointed a Committee on the Wakanui creek question. The Council then adjourned.

School Examinations.

The following are the Inspector's re ports on the Kyle and Seafield sshools :— KYLE.

Mark Class Subjects. (0 to 100) Grammar  ••• 65 History 40 Geography 70 Elementary .Science, Object Les sons, etc 45 Total .... 220 Percentage on class subjects—ss. ~~ Marks Additional Subjects. (Oto 20) Repetition and Recitation 19 Drill and exercisa — Singing 8 Needlework 18 Subject matter, reading lessons ... 14 Additional marks I 59

I^yle School.— Examination Report. November 1893. S6, S2, and P—Miss Jessie Stewart* sole teacher. Remarks.—This small school is very ably conducted by Miss Stewart. The pupils are receiving admirable training in good habits, and their performance in the subjects of instruction is one of exceptional merit. The subjects for recitation are particularly well chosen, and they ure rendered with a marked decree of intelligent appreciation. L. B. Woods, Inspector. In regard to the Kyle school, the Secretary to the Board, writing to the Chairman cf the Kyle Committee, says :— "The report is highly satisfactory, and very creditable to the mistress in charge of the school" (Miss Stewart).

SEAFIELD.

Pass Subjects.

Organisation—Miss Jessie Fechney, sole teacher. . General Remabks:—Thia httle«liool has passed a very satisfactory examination, the results of which are creditable to the industry and intelligence of ita teacher. Any slight weakness apparent in the written work is counter-balanced by oral answering of excel lent quality. The needlework is of unusual merit. The good behaviour of the pupils is a specially pleasing feature of the examina tion. —Thos. Ritchie, Inspector. The Board Secretary remarks—" It is a , very goq'd report, and highly creditable to the mistress in charge of the school" (Miss JewU Fechney).

SWIMMING.

ERNIE CAVILL,

Wednesday, November 29, will long be remembered as a red letter day amongst Ashburton swimming enthusiasts. The announcement that Ernie Cavill, the cham pion swimmer of Australia, would take part in a grand aquatic carnival, with the assist ance of a perfect r!ay, brought a great crowd to witness the different events of the pro gramme, and in accordance also with a special part of the announcement a large number of ladies were present. About half past three Cavill made his appearance, and really a first-class appearance he has too. A cursory glance is apt to give one the impres sion that there is too much weight, but care ful examination shows that he is nearly all muscle and splendidly proportioned His present weight in swimming costume is 14st 71b, but when racing he turns the scale at 13 stone. He measures 43 inches round the chest and stands sft lljin in height. He was born in 1868, and has taken part in aquatic gatherings since he was five years of age, his first appearance being at that early age at Crystal Palace, London. Since that time he has had a most successful career in swimming, and a glance at his records show that his claim to the champion ship of Australia is undeniable, ana his splendid records show that his chances with Is uttall for the championship of the world are decidedly good. Mr Cavill speaks in a very complimentary manner of his treat* ment during his stay in Ashburton, and declares that a most enjoyable fortnight has been his experience of Ashburton. The Domain baths he considers equal to the best baths he has seen, and the members of the Ashburton Swimming Club, to use his own words. " real white men," and he will ever remember with pleasure his visit to Ash burton. Although he has saved over a hundred lives during his swimming career, he asserts that when he brought the little boy yesterday afternoon to shore and the onlookers so enthusiastically cheered again and again he thought it was one of the proudest moments of his life. If Cavill's splendid exhibition during the after noon did not aeive as A fltlmuhn to all swimmers, at least his object lessoa after this races should be an incentive to every boy and even girl to learn to swim, and thus place within their power the noblest thing in life—that of saving the life of another fellow creature.. The look ot gratitude which the poor little fellow turned to him as he reached the shore was mire than could be expressed in words in a life time, and such an experience must be very gratifyiug to the benefactor. During the afternoon a really first class programme was gone through, and the manner in which tie whole affair was got up reflects great credit; on the Club's committee. Of course Cavill was the attraction, and to describe his different feats to do them justice wo aid occupy too much space. His diving is perfect, and his fine easy manner in swimming is very pretty. A noticeable feature is that whib swimming he scarcely ruffles the water, and this fact must be an important factor in his wonderfnl speed. It did not appear to make any dif ference how he was handcuffed or weighted, apparently he could not drown. At one time he was placed in a bag weighted with a hundred weight of shot, the baa; was sown up and he was cast overboard. Under the circumstances that bag to an ordinary indi vidual would have been a coffin, but in a short time after he sank to the bottom, Cavill reappeared outside of the bag, which he brought ashore with him. In response to a question given by Mr Maynard to him while under the water "What is your opinion of prohibition," on reappearing above water Cavill's answer, written on a slate while under the water, was read—'• Not much." His method of saving a drown ing man while in the frenzies of the proverbial man who grasps at a straw the champion showed how it should be done and together with the reality referred to above should prove very beneficial to the Ashburton swimmers. In the sham business the dummy as he was facetiously styled by an onlooker was T. Grubb, and here it may be mentioned that Grubb, who is a very good swimmer and apparently as much at home in the water as if he lived there, was of great assistance in making the afternoon's Bport the success ifc was. The advertised pro gramme was concluded by a very laughable water pintcmine in which Grubb, Cavill, and Arthur Williams, representing a man, his wife and a policeman respectively, by their costumes and their antics, kept the crowd in roars of laughter, and a well con tested polo match. During the afternoon at iutervßls members of the club gave exhibi tions of diving, that of some of the youngsters being particularly good. It was about half past five, by which time a great many spec tators had left for home that the unex pected addition to the programme took i place. It appears that little Johnny Hurrell had got out of hi- depth about thirty yards from the landing, and had sunk twice before the serious nature of his position was appre ciated. At the time there were numbers of bathers swimming about, but all seemed to lose their presence of mind in the emer gency, and the boy was fast drowning. Little Freddy Clark made an unsuccess ful attempt to assist him. Then it was that Cavill, who had just finished dressing, had his attention attracted by the spectators on the bank calling to him to assist the drown ing lad. In an instant his ooat was off, and by a few prodigious strokes he reached the place where the boy had again sunk. He dived and found the poor little fellow lying stretched out at the bottom, with no perceptible movement, but his mouth open feebly gasping for breath. On being touched, however, he clutched convulsively at his rescuer, who still bears the marks on his arm. Cavill immediately raised him to the surface and, amidst tremendous cheering, brought him to shore, holding the boy right out of the water meanwhile. He then applied Dr Sylvester's method of resuscitation, and to the intense relief of all present the little fellow was soon restored to consciousness after as narrow an escape from drowning as oould well befall a human being. Indeed Oavill gives as his opinion that in another ten seconds the lad would have been a corpse. The races decided in the afternoon re sulted as follows :— 100 Yards, seniors.— Hoult, 20sec, 1; Upton, scr., 2 : A* Williams, llseo, 3. Time —lmin 52 2-sth sec. 50 Yards, Juniors.—Page, llsec, 1; Stevenson, 188 ec, 2; F. Williams, scr., 3. Time—s4sec. Blindfold Race—H; Curtis 1, Hoult 2, Page 3i Messrs H. Gates, W. Burns, and E. Purchase acted as judges, G. Jesson as [ timekeeper, and Mr Harrison as starter. In the evening a smoke concert was tendered to Cavill by the members of the Swimming Club at Mr Henry's Hotel, and as this athlete by his genial manner has made many friends during his short stay, the concert was well attended, and was a great success. The phonograph was there, and Cavill, who has a very good voice, »agp into the phonograph "Anchored" in fine style, the song being admirably reproduced afterwards. Mr Harrison presided and con gratulated the Club on their successful gathering, also thanking Mr Oavill for the interest he had taken in the Club during his visit. He was sure that the room they were in and the Domain baths would always serve to remind them of him as a good fellow and a sincere friend. M,r Cavill feelingtv responded, and " Auld Lang Syne"• and " He's a jolly good feUo.w " terminated a ra'oat enjoyable gathering,

The following is a copy of the letter presented to Mr Cavill at the smoke concert :~ Ashburton, .Nov. 29, 1893.— E. Cavill, Esq.—Dear Sir, —I am directed by my Club to acknowledge the many benefits the ab»ve Club has received from you during your short stay here, and to tender you its slncerest thanks for the manner in which you have endeavored to promote the art a.nd interests of swimming in our midst. And we'also wish to acknowledge your bravery in saving the life of the boy John Horrell from drowning in our bath at the conclusion of your Carnival hera to day. Wishing you every success in your future career.—l remain, yours faith, fully,—WlixuM Bubns, Hoii, Secretary.

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A lad sixteen years of age named Hans Kielson was drowned at Woodend teach, yesterday while fitfc %%



SPORTIWG. D.J.oTsPRING MEETING. DuNEMN, November 29 I^unedin * takes—Ambush, 1; Golden Fleece, 2; Pompom, 3. Casket and I Speedwell alno started. Ambush darted 1 away with the lead, and won in hollow style. Time—lmin 7secs. Dividend- £4 18s. Federal Handicap.—Lady Zetland, 1; Forbury, 2 ; Wolfscraig. 3. Time—lmin 15fcec. Dividends—£4 6s and £4 Is. SECOND DAY. Dunedin, November 30. Hurdles.—Melton, 9<*t slb (Wa'ls), 1; Smuggler, 9bt 131b (Poole) 2; Justice 9at 51b (Murray-Aynafey), 3. Rebel was scratched. Time-2 59. St. Anobews' Handicap—Rangipuhi 1, Prime Warden 2, Skirmisher 3. Won by ahead. Time—2.l2. Divs—£7 16s and , £8 15s. Criterion—Ambush 1, Strath Braan 2, Dumlop. Pompon only non-starter. Onslow Plate Prime Warden 1, Res ponse 2, Ich Dien 3. Only three starters. Time—2 ll£. Divs—£3 Is and £3 7« i > . ■« Public Notices. "electors of ashburtonT Ladies & Gentlemen, — T "WISH to tender to you my heartiest x thanks for the support accorded me on Tuesday last, and especially to my various Committees who labored on my behalf, and those who kindly lent vehicles. I can assure you that I shall do my utmost to retain your confidence. Yours Faithfully, II 234 JOHN McLACHLAN. ASUBURIOF DOMAIN. decbmTber 6. "XfOMINATIONS for Ariel Bicycle JJI Club's Race Meetiug on December 6th, are the largest ever received. LONGBEACH V ASHBURTON DECEMBER 6. ASHBURTON V OHRISTCHURCH DECEMBER 6. AUSTRALIA V NEW ZEALAND DECEMBER 6. ALL RECORDS WILL GO DECEMBER 6. 11 233 FOR SALE BY TENDER. IN THE ASSIGNED ESTATE OF W. T. KINGSTON. fTIHE Trustees have determined for the -*■ purpose of closing the above Estate, to invite tenders for their interest in that well-known suburban property situ ated on Carters' Terrace, Tinwald, com prising about seven acres of splendid land with the commodious House and Buildings thereon, lately occupied by Mr Kingston. Tenders received up to THURSDAY, 7ch inst. No tender necessarily accepted. Full particulars on application to 11 228 W. HORNE, Arcado. HINDS SALE YARDS. T^HE Next Sale of Stock, Timber, Ac, JL will be held at the Company's Yards on MONPAY, December 11. | JThe following lines will be offered for Sale :— I t\i\C\ CROSSBRED TWO-TOOTH IUV/U EWES and WETHERS. QUA CROSSBRED EWES and O\J\J LAMBS. JOHN McKEAGUE, 11 227 Secretary. "™ AjT.C. A.ISD A^O ~~~~ r3.ENERA.tI Monthly Meeting in Arcade VT ChainSers, TO-NIGHT (Thursday), at 7<30. All members are requested to be present. W. G. MURRAY, 11 229 Hon. Secretary. ASHBURTON ELECTION. I Wish to express my thanks to those Electors who voted for me on Tues day, and more particularly to express my obligation to my Committee for their services on my behalf. 11 231 CHARLES W. PURNELL. ALLAN DALE COAL COMPANY LIMITED. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Agent for the county, who will supply Customers in large or snail quantities. The Allandale Coal is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burn* ing with a flame, does not sparkle, and leaves a white ash. It Is both Cheap and Excellent. JAMES ELLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTON. 11J45 TO THE ELECTORS OF BANGITATA -Ladies and gen tlemen,- I beg to tender you my sincere thanks for your exertions on my behalf In the recent Election, and to congratulate pou on the success obtained. I shall do Ul in my power to retain your oonfidenoe, by attending to your interests. Your obedient servant, v . W. S. MASLIN. WOOL SEASON 1803-O4 TITE ARE NOW RECEIVING WOOL INTO STORE FOR OUR FIRST SALE W DECEMBER, WOOLPACKS, TWINE, ETC., AT LOWEST RA.TES Sent to any Addresa, J. T.~FORD * CO., In conjunction with % 133 HENRY ZANDER.



Public Notices. PAROCHIAL DISTRICT OF LONG BEACH. A PARISH FETHI in connection with the Church of England will be held on Mr Grigg's Grounds. Longbeach, on Boxing Day, December 26, 1893. Fall particulars will be advertised later. 11 158 _____ ASHBURTON MASONIC LODGE, 1811, E.C. THE Members are requested to meet the W,M. at the Masonic Hall, Tancred street, on THURSDAY, 30th mit, at 7»45 p.m., to attend the installa tion ceremony of the R.W.M. of the Thistle Lodge. By command of the W.M. J, C.CAWSEY, 11 217 Hon. Secretary. TO LKT, as a~~shop or" dwelling' premises in Tancred Street, originally occupied by J. Craigie and Co., painters. Low rental. T. BULLOCK. l>. HIACPHfiRSOI (Latb of R. A lcoun's), ! JgISTCANE SUGARS for Preseivin purposes can be had at the new Shop TANCRED STREET, Opposite Mitchell and Turner's, TEAS A. &PECIALTY. My 2s Blend can't be beat in Ashburto Look out for the green-frosted window Goods delivered Daily in any part of Town. D. MACP~HERSON TANCRED STREET Ashburton, 10 \IT£ are selling, as we hare for V V eighteen months past, seven feet Birch Hurdles at 2s 9d; seven feet V.D.L: Hurdles at at 5a 6d each. TUCKER & BEAN, 10 135 West Street. £1000 TO LEND on first-class freehold land. ■ T. BULLOCK FURNITURE AND CHAIR W"| TTAMPrON, will be • M • -— pleased to see all bis old customers at his new shop, East Street, (near old Kindergarten), tc which place he has removed his business. 11180 OHEAP PROPERTY. 372 acr~ es 372 situated near the County Saleyards and Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion's Show Grounds. Account of the Mortgagees. Price JE3 10s per acre. THUS 'was originally part of the Fair field Estate and formerly owned by Mr Grant. There is a dwelling house, stable, and other buildings erected on the property. On account of its being close to town an increase in value may reason ably be expected. Apply to T. BULLOCK, FOR SALE—«O Acres, all in" English grasses, not far from the Tinwald Sale yarda, A property such as this has often been asked for. T. BULLOCK. £.."»'•> —THE SUM required for tho ?>!-»• grazing of about 80 acres close to Tinwald Sale Yards, until Ist September 1894. Yerysuitabie for a Sheep Dealer. Apply at Once to T 4 BULLOCK. TO LET—Five-roomed dwelling House, Stable, etc., together with about li acres hnd, Charles Street, Allenton. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—2 sections well situated in Clark Street, Allenton, being lots 23 and 23, containing 2 rods 6 parches, part of R,S. 8767. ~ T, BULLOCK, ASHBURTON WOOL SALES fTIHE FIRST SALE of the season will JL take place at the OBAIGE 'HALL ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 8, 1893, When|all the Foreign and New Zealand Buyers will be represented, MILES & CO, Ld. FRIEDLANDER BROS. D. THOMAS. J, G. RESTELL (For,*e New Zealand Land Association, T. FORD & 00. Per Henry Zander. 11 38 A 'CARD. MR H. C. ORBELL, SOLICITOR, ASHBURTON. Office. : Montgomery's Buildings, Corner East and Burnatt Streets. SEED. SEED. SEED. T HAVE a specially selected stock of -»• Cocksfoot, Red Clover, Cow Grass, Rape Seed, G.T.Y.A. Turnip, P.T.Y.A, Turnip, I. G. Globe, Fost Hybird, Devon Grey, Mammoth, etc. oOHN G. RESTELL, 10§35 West Street. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TT URDLES. HURDLES. 7ft Hurdles 2s 9d each in any quantity. W. H, COLLINS & QO , Timber Merchants. TO SHEEP FARMRiRS AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned is offering 6ft 6in and 7ft HURDLES made of seasoned V,D.L. timber, at 4s and 4s 3d each in lots of thirty or more. They can be seen at my Siding, railway crossing, Durham Street, South, JAMES~7k)SS, |DURHAM STREET, NORTH, QHRISTCHVRCU.



lead This! XN CO* SEQUENCE of the great de mand for CASH and being under the necessity of reducing Stock owing to heavy shipments purchased during my etay in London and on the Continent, I have made SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS in every article in the Grocery and Other Departments, and until further notice will SELL for CAPH At Christchurch Prices. I do not advertise quotations for the simple reason that they are copied by small Shopkeepers, but I Guarantee to give every article of the Best Quality CHEAPER than any other firm in Ash burton. Come and judge for y urselves and be convinced of the truth. 20 Tons Mauritius and Queensland Sugars for the Jam Season now to hand. Kerosene, Matches, Tobacco, Sago, and Tapioca, and all other Goods too numerous to mention, at UNHEARD-OF PRICES in Ashburton. Come and see our Windows, CURRANTS, RAISINS, & SULTANAS cleaned by Machinery specially imported and now on view on the premises. (These fruits are ready for use without further washing.) Teas. Teas. Teas. CHINA, CEYLON, and INDIAN Our own blended Teas at 2s, 2s 4d, 2a 6d in £lb, lib, packets, and 101b tins (blended on the premises by machinery) are ac knowledged to be the best flavored and best value in the district. A special allowance of 2d per lb on 101b tins. Italian Gtoods. I have now landing ex Coptic the FINEST DELICACIES ever seen in Ashburton, and inspection is invited. Price lists and particulars on application. BUTTEB. Highest prica paid for BUTTER in any quantity. A few good dairies wanted. All Goods in the Hardware and Crockery Department are equally reduced. JUST LANDED (ex Coptic) 200 Galvanised Steel Elastic Horse Collars (in all sizes,) Early application necessary. BINDING TWINE BINDING TWINE BINDING WIRE BINDING WIRE NOW IN STOCK Also all other Harvesting material. Do not give your order without getting my quotation. I have some second-hand McCormick and Massey REAPERS and BINDERS for Sale at a low figure. Also,— ONE MARSEY MOWER. All in best order. Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Habana Cigars, Cigarettes, in view of approaching holidays, | AT SPECIAL LOW RITES. CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTHS, etc. In order to make room for Harvesting and other Goods now landing and to ar rive, I will sell the whole of the above Stock | At 25 per cent Below Cast Price. This is a real fact; Come and see for yourselves. WE LEAD, OTHERS FOLLOW. Apply early i Henry Zander. AGENT FOR 3 Australian! Mutual Provident Society Sun Fire Office J. T. Ford and Co.



Ashburion WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE „'. GREAT DISTRIBUTION OF 20,000 PRESENTS, FREE OF CHARGE. 33rd^Annivers»*ry of the Opening'of ABGYLE HOUSE. SPECIAL GIFT SEASON, 1893. GL L. JJoath & Co. Have |just£"received advices that twenty-three Cases and Crate* 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 of selling the above in the usual way, they purpose —by way of Celebrating their 33rd Birthday— distributing the whole shipment, say 30,000 Presents, Free of charge amongst their numerous customers;, TO-DA V, 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 any time up to December 31. Customers may however, select a Present at time of Purchase. NOVELTIES FROM VIENNA, JAPAN, GERMANY, CHINA, FRANOB, and ENGLAND, in Woodware, Chinaware, Platedware, Glassware, Baaketware, Japanese and Fancy Leather . Goods, Dolls, Toys and Sundries, . (both useful and ornamental. G. L. BEATH & CO* TANCRED STREET. ASHBURTOX- W. H. COLLINS & CO.~ HAVE JUST LANDED, ex Coptic Pakeha, and Duk o evonah te,— magnificent assortment of ENDERS, FIRE IRONS, FIRE BRASSES, AND TILED REGISTER GRATES. 5 Bales of Papcrhangingra of Choice Patterns and Splendid Quality. The above goods are direct from the Manufacturers to our order" and will '[ sold at lowest possible prices. NEW GARDEN TOOLS NEW LAWN MOWEBSf TIMBER ex " Glencairn " and " Gisborne 60,000 ft. of Seasoned Flooring and Lining. W. H. Collins and Co, MERCHANTS AND IMPORTERS (Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company. Springfield Pottery Company NOTICE ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCBED STBEET. JUST arrived a large assortment of Fancy Tables, Chairs, and Ornament* «# *n kinds, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE. AUo a larwTiJoek of Linoleums, Floorcloths, Carpets, etc, American and Austrian chain in areas variety. Persons, about to buy Christmas presents would do well in in*pectin! our Show Room. *^ B w INSPECTION INVITED. Bedroom, Drawing Room, and Dining Room Furniture, of ojur own manufaetan always in Stock. Furniture re-paired, re-polished, recovered, etc. Venetian Blinds, re-painted and made to order. Not"he Addw-T. H. "Undrill and Co., (LVTE PICKFORD AND UNDRILL.) ' OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOCIETY'S OFFIfJTC TANCRED STBEKT. wwa, f^^s^^^^^^^^ SPECIAL PURCHASES Y^^^^^^^^^K^t EARLY INSPECTION. A Choice lot of Cotton Delaines 5d and 6d yard Blue and White Striped Galatoi 4Jd yard Strong Grey Calico 23 lid dozen White wide Calico (one y*rd wide) 3a 6d dozan Pongee Silks for Trimming, in all colors, la 6d yard Another delivery of our celebrated Corsets, 2s 6d pair Boys' Galatea Hats 10£ d Some New Shapes in Indies' Summer Hats, 10*1 and Is ea*h Men's Suite, all suaa, 22a 6d and 25s 6i ■■■W9P THE STOCK OF MILLINERY, DRAPERY, CLOTHING <fe BOOTS is now one of the choicest in South Canterbury w w,H. ColUer.