LATEST CABLE NEWS. AUSTRALIAN.

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Rtoeived December 19,11 a.m.)

SWIMMING.

Sydney, December 19. The following team will be selected to visit New Zealand to contest the Swimming championship events in Auckland next month—J. Hellicup, C. Hellicup, Holmes, Gormley, and 1 ooher.

THE FRANCHISE.

The Premier states his attention has been directed to the Constitution Act, which provides that the plural voting clauses are required to be amended before Parliament could alter the fran-' chise ai proposed under the recent Electoral Act. The Government said it was consulting the law department on the point.

THE HEWING RATE.

Much uneasiness was felt in New castle owing to a fe»r that the pro posed reduction in the hewing rate to 2s lOd per ton would produce a strike. The matter, however, has now assumed a new phase, owing to the Australian Agricultural Company deciding not to reduce the hewing rate beyond 33 2d. This decision will propably avert a strike as the miners are willing to ac cept the rate and other owners can hardly afford to allow a strike in their mines and throw-the trade into the hands of the Agricultural Company. The Greta mine has already notified a reduction to 2s lOd, and this is certain to be resisted by the man.

(Received December 19,11.10 a.m.)

AWKWARD!

Sydney, December 19. The mayor of Broken Hill has been fined £50, and debarred from taking office in or under the Council for seven years, for being concerned in a con struct for supplies to the Council.

THE "AGE" LIBEL.

Melbourne, December 19. Counsel on behalf of Mr Speight lias addressed the Court, and it is ex pected the case will conclude to-day, THE CHILD MURDER CASES. A nolle prosequi has been entered by the Crown in the remaining charges against the woman Knorr, consequently the husband, -who was charged with her, has been discharged from custody. CONSOLIDATION. At a farewell banquet to Mr Reid, who visits the Canada Conference, the Colonial treasurer stated the colony would not borrow in London at present, what was hoped to be done when opportunity offered was to con solidate the whole Victorian loans into one interminable stock. There was plenty of money iv the country, and what was waited was a revival of enterprise.

Bbisbane, December 19. Government has decided to establish a labor colony at Yandena, seventy miles from Brisbane.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ouneives responsible lor tbe opinions axpiessed by our correspondents.)

SCHOOL TREATS.

•CO THE EDITOR. Silt,—There is much discussion and preparation going on at this time of the year in connection with what are popularly known as school treats. May I offer a suggestion through your columns with regard to the most satisfactory and profitable method of spending money upon tha youngsters at this festive season ? It is that more than one school should combine in making arrangements for a good outing and • real treat, either by forming a large party to visit the bush, or to go to one of the ports—Lyttelton or Timaru. It is a well known fact that there are hundreds of children in this county, some of whom are nearly old enough to leave school, who have never been ten miles from home—much less to a seaport. We can just imagine the delight of such juveniles in roaming alone the wharves at Lyttelton, even if they could not be shown over a large vescel. Compare the pleasure offered by such an outing—not to mention the educating eff set—with that to be got from a feast of buns and cake in their own school grounds, which is the accepted idea in some localities of a school treat' As the railway authorities would most likely make concession for an expedi tion of the kind contemplated, the expend would be little, if any more than that con nected with the time honored bun frolic. But if it cost three times as much the results would more than compensate for the differ ence. The advantages of enabling the young people to see something of the world outside of their own little spheres—to rub shoulders with their fellows in other circumstances, and to see some of the wonders they have only read about in books would suiely com peneate them for the loss of the cakes and lollies and the cheap literature with which School Committees are wont to reward a.ll school boys and girls for going to school, no matter whether their conduct has been good, bad, or <nriiffT«it,—. Tim, a^., Cato.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

(per press association )

A Faulty fJapola.

Welunotow, December 19, While Luke and Sons, ironfounders, were blasting oast iron in their yards, Manners street, pieces of metal, ranging from a pound to seven pounds in weight, were scattered over the city for a radius of two hundred yards. One heavier piece embedded itself In the tower of the Fire Brigade station. No persons were injured. The city authorities are en quiring into the matter ah 4 proba^y more will 1 be heard of it. Latek. The work of blasting the cast iron was not carried on by Luke and Sons, but by two of their workmen, who had been given permission to break a tumbler from an old dredge in the yard. Proceedings are to be fca^en ajfains^ ther«.

A shearer named (Efibbs, employed at Owhaoko station, neav Napier, who had been drinking, whilst on his return to the station stopped at a roadman's whaie on the way. There c drank by accident or design, some carbolic acid, from the effects of whigh h.e died.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION.

The following is the Meteorological report for the week ending December 17,

Most remarkable variations of temper ature. Tropical heat on Tuesday (162deg. in sun, 92deg. in shade) and "as cold as charity" on Friday morning, explained by the fall of snow on the hills.

CRICKET.

ASHBURTON V TIMARU.

The cup match played on the Domain on Saturday was rather a hollow affair, as the scoring below will show. Lane for Aahburton, playing on a dull wicket, got 41 of a total score of 77, Bourke coming next with 7. The wicket livened up a good deal as the day advanced, and when Timara took the bat It was in good condition. Rothwell—-a grand bowler as well as a bat as the Ashburton players had just experienced—stuck at the wickets till time was called, at which term 125 had been put to the visitors' credit for the loss oC three wiekats. Details :— ASHBURTON. (t. Andrews, c and b Rothwell ... 5 Bcurke, b Smith ... ,-.. ... 7 Todd,b Rothwell ... 0 A. Buchanan, run out ... ... 5 F. Russell, b Smith ... ... 1 A. Lane, c and b Rothwell ... 41 Cromie c and b Rothwell 2 Winter, b Rothwell 5 Green, c Jefferson, b Perry ... 6 L. Buchanan, b Rothwell 2 Cuthberttion, not out 0 Extras 3 Total 77 TIM ABU. Jefferson, b Lane 11 Rothwell, not out ... ... . 81 Perry, b Andrews 10 Smith, b Andrews .. .». ... 2 Cox, not out ... 4 Six others to bat. Extras 17 Total 125

NEW SOUTH WALES V SOUTH AUSTRALIA.

Adelaide, December 18,

The South Australians were not dis posed of in the second innings till they had made 483. U. Giffin was respon sible for the great score of 205 by a splen did exhibition of batting.

LABOR ITEMS

Paxlis, December 17.

Fifteen hundred men struck work at the Havre docks against eight hours, in consequence of the reduction of wages accompanying the limitation of the working time.

BRAZIL.

Rio t»k JaueirOi December ig. The President's cause is weakening/ The British Minister advises the residents to leave the city, arid the business houses are being closed.

COMMERCIAL.

London, December 17. Tallow, medium mutton, 27s 6d ; beef, 26*. The English wheat market is steady, the Continental firm, and the American dulL Colonial butter, 110s. The market is glutted with Continental produce owin£ to the mild weather. The Oamaru debenture-holders are pro posing to appoint a receiver. Sydney, December 18. ohe wheat yield for the colony is now estimated at 7,000,000 bushels, the average being 12.6 bushels per acre. The grain is generally of good quality.

SPORTING

TINWALD RACING CLUB.

The following handicaps have been declared : — New Year's Gift Handicap, of 20 soys. Seven furlongs. st lb at lb Erring ton ... 812 Lady Styles 7 3 Victim ... 8 9Tohunga .., 7 0 Frivolity ... 8 7 Yellow Jack 7 0 Kin* of Ulster 71« M*lachi .., 613 Jack .., 7 8 Lady Claypole 6 10 Aqualate ... 7 7 Bally Sally... 610 Much Ado ... 7 7 Jess ... 6 7 Hydroline ... 7 4 Tinytai4> Cup, of 55 soys. One mile and a half. Lady Zetland 8 10Frivolity ... 7 4 Palliser ... 8 7Victim ... 7 4 Wamngton 8 3 [nez ... 7 0 Flinders ... 8 0 Throne ... 610 Cajolery ... 710 Roseguard ... 610 Welter Handicap, of 30 soys. One mile Victim ... 910 Starling ... 8 3 Frivolity ... 9 8 Yellow Jack a 3 Beach ... 8 10 Sporting Grove 8 2 Much Ado ... 8 8 Malachl ... 8 2 Hydroline ... 8 5 <Vheedler ... 6 0 Lady Styles t «--8 4 Lapwing ... 8 0 FtfiHa Handicap, of 30 soys. Six furlongs. Lady Zetland 9 3jA.qualate ... 7 0 Warrington 9 1 Beach ... 612 Cajolery ... 8 2 Hydroline ... 612 Inez ... 7 SWheedler ... 6 lo Boseguard ... 7 5 Jess ... 6 7 Throne ... 7 Q

CABLE NEWS.

The Princess of Wa'es is* recovering. The French flagship Duguay Tronin has sailed from Mobart for Dunedin. Lieutenants Do Jong and Malevas were convicted at Leipsic of being French spies, and were sentenced, DeJong to six years, and Malevas to four years' confinement in the fortress. The two Frenchmen condemned as spies, admitted that their expenses were paid by the French Government whose Embassy in London had hired au English yacht for them and pro cured false passports. Major Hamborough, father of Lieu tenant Hamborough, gave evidence that he was much distressed at his son's continued absence. Monson tried to persuade him to return to his parents. Monson said that young Hamborough and he only were out shooting when the accident occurred, but he afterwards said Scott was present. When the witness wished to have a conversation with Scott, Monson gave a false address. Witness also alleged that a number of his supposed signatures to mortgages were forgeries.

CHERTSEY.

(from our own correspondent.)

On Friday last the Ohertsey School treat took place in the school grounds, and was, if anything, more successful than in former years. Old and young began to assemble at an early hour, and owing to the effective arrangements a most enjoyable day's sport was obtained. The chairman and members of the Committee worked hard to make the affair a success, and their efforts were well rewarded. Besides the usual out-door games and races for toys, there was the prize dis tribution, which caused some interest. After the children had sung several of their school songs, Mr Child's, Chairman of the School Committee, addressed them, and present d the prizes* The special prize for attendance went to Katie Duns tan, and Jeannie Downie was complimented on attaining the dux of the school. A feature of the clay's sport was the diving in the bran pie for toys. Mrs Matthews made the gift, and it was the cause of much amusement. As darkness came on Mr Todd called the children together and propose 1 three cheers for the ladies and Committee wha had worked so hard all day. Mr Page called for cheers for the master and mistress, and a most enjoy able day's fun came to a conclusion. A dance was afterwards held in the school and was much enjoyed. Mr T. Keily acted as M.C, and Mr W. Dunstan as musician.

The Missing Boat.

AN EVENTFUL VOYAGE,

Gisboene. December 18, The large boat which was reported miss ing last week, with two men named Harris and Morrison, with the latter'a wife and children on board, turned up on Saturday after an adventurous voyage. Soon after leaving Gisborne on Sunday, the 10th, a heavy gale sprang up, and the boat's mast and dingy were carried away. The vessel was buffeted about at the mercy of the heavy sea until Tuesday evening, when the crew found themselves off Fast Cap*. 7 hey rieged a jury mast and sailed south to Portland Island, where another gale springing up they sheltered until Saturday, when a stare was made for Napier, in Hawke's Bay. The sea increased, and the boat was run before it, and beached. The Maoris generously pro vided for the wants of the navigators, who were Buffering much from exposure.

We regret to learn that news has just i -bfi£n_j'feCeived_ofj^e,.-disatlv_z>f_.M*- EJ **»mA-\ Jones, youngestT eon of Mr E. Jones, of Wakanui road, who was coming home shortly. We understand that the sad intel ligence was quite unexpected. At a meeting of the ABhburton School Committee, held last week, it was decided that the school break up for the Christmas holidays on Wednesday, December 20—for five weeks—re-assembling on January 29. It was resolved to hold the Schools' Exhibi tion on December 21, the concert and prize distribution on the following day. The Borough Council wrote on sanitary matters, aa did also the Board. Several letters from tradesmen re school prize books were re ceived and other minor matters were dis poaed of.

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!Mr Alfred Harrison 12 o'clock. ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by Mr George Caird, who is leav ing for the North Island, will sell by PUBLIC AUCTION, AT HIS RESIDENCE, comer of North Belt and William Street, the whole of his Furniture A Effects, Contained in six-roomed house. All in excellent order. Without reserve. Twelve o'clock sharp alfred" Harrison, 2*139 Auctioneer. Mr D Tnomas, GRAND SUBURBAN PROPERTY, ALLENTON. 10| ACRES, MAGNIFICENT LAND. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Mb Jssse HancOx (who has left the district) to offer by Public Auction on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 23,1893 immediately after the Colonial Invest ment Properties, His really first-class Residential Property, consisting of 10£ ACRES of Al Land, situated at the corner of Allen's and Middle Roads, and being Lot 186, Tancred and Allen's Sale Plan. The Land cannot be beaten, is in first class order, and there is a Six-roomed House upon it (nearly new) and other necessary outbuildings. Eight Acres are in Wheat (a splendid crop), balance in Potatoes, and Orchard planted with Fruic Trees of the best sorts obtainable. Very few Properties of thie description ever come into the Market for sale by auction. The Auctioneer therefore with confidence invites inspection. Terms—Half cash, balance in twelve months 81 six per cent interest. D. THOMAS, 12J149 Ashburton: Public Notices. TINWALD~DOMAIN BOARD. NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of the •• Public Reserves Act 1885 " clauses 5 and 6, that the Tinwali Domain will be set apart for the Annual Race Meeting of the Tinwald Racing Club on MONDAY, Januwy 1, 1894, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on >ha following scale viz :— For each adult ... ... One shilling For each horse One shilling For each vehicle ... ... One shilling Admission to Grand Stand and Sadd ling paddock three shillings. EDWARD GATES, 12 163 Chairman.



BOXING DAY BIG ATTRACTION.: £9OolPriAe Honey Oaletloiiian. Sports, 12 16 REAPER AND BINDER TRIAL NOTICE TO FARMERS. A PUBLIC TBIAL of the " Adriance" Reaper and Binder will be held at the Road Beard Paddock, on the Lagmhor Road, close to the Tinwald Railway Station, (by kind permission of Mr Sutherland) on THURSDAY, 21st inst., from 11 o'clock. This machine is the best in the market, and all farmers cordially invited, 12*159 J. DUTHIE & CO. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL, RENDERS for Netherby Water Supply -*• addressed to the Chairman to be sent in NOT LATER than NOON 23rd December. Plans and specifications at Council office. By order, WILLIAM BAXTER, 12 169 County Engineer. \ LL accounts against the United r\_ Friendly Societies' Sports Com mittee, must be sent to the Secretary at once, and all money owing to same must be paid at once. The Committee are requested to meet on THURSDAY, December 21, at Odd fellows' Lodge Room, at 8 p m. ARTHUR PATfiRSON, 11 167 Secretary. T^T OTICE is hereby given in pursuance -Li of the PuHhc Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Ashburton Caledonian Society's Spoits on TUES DAY, the 28th day of December inst., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz: — For each adult One shilling For each horse One shilling For each trap One shilling R, BIRD, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. December 13, 1893. 12 114 longbbach""" PAROCHIAL FETE fHO BE HELD on the Grounds, LONG ■JL BEACH, on Boxing Day, 1893. PROGRAMME OF SPORTS. Ist 2nd ISO Yards Handicap Flat Race, s d s d entrance Is Gd 20 0 5 0, Handicap Bicycle Race, l^nule, entrance Is 6d 20 0 5 0 250 Yards Handicap Flat Face, boys under 15 76 2| 75 Yards Handicap Flat Race, formenover 50, entrance Is 15 0 2 6 75 Yards Handicap Flat Race, for girls under 15 ... 76 26 250 Yards Handicap Flat Race, entrance Is 6d 20 0 50 75 Yards Handicap Flat Race, for boys under 12 ... 50 2 6 Maiden Handicap Bicycle Race, one mile, entrance la . 15 0 SM) 75 Yards Handicap Flat Race. for girls unaler IB »,; 5 0 2. 6 50 Ya.y?!a Es^di^p, tor married women ».. ... ... 10 0 2 6 Running High Jump.,. ... 76 26 Eu trance Fee on the Ground. ; Children's Rafieu will be arranged for at intervals during the day, for prizes from the Fancy Work Stalls. Lawn Tennis for players and various other amusements during the day. Ra« kt9 sfcwfc At %p. m. 12 161



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8. W. Alcom's CLEARING OUT SALF. Further Reductions. AS the Stock has to be cleared out quickly further reductions in all classes of Goods are now being CONCEDED TJ PURCHASERS. Dress Goods further reduced Prints and Delaines further reduced Brown Hollands further reduced Window Curtains and Quilts further reduced Damask Tablings further reduced Sunshades and Umbrellas further reduced Hoisery and Gloves further reduced Ladies' Capes and Dust Cloaks further reduced Corsets and Underclothing further reduced LADIES' HATS AND BOSNETS Further Reduced. -:o: All accounts owing are requested to be paid promptly. S.W. ALCOEN EAST STREET. GREAT CASH SALE." ~ IN ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ROBERT ALCORN. OVER £3800 worth of Clothing, Drapery, Boots, GUss and Earthenware. Iron mongery and Groceries, which mu*t be sold. The clothing is all Colonial made most of it to my own order from Colonial tweeds. There is a great Variety of ratjn's and boys' hats, men's and youths'^ite regatta and Oxford shirts. ( Linoleums, flannelettes, shirtings, and calicoes, together with a good assortment of boots, all im ported direct from the manufacturers ; all to be sold at prices wlvch must command a sale. A nice assortment of Ironmongery and Holloware, Glassware, and Crockery, at very low prices for cash. The Grocery stock is kept assorted with seasonable goods, of the best quality, and cash buyers will find it to their advantage, to leave their orders at the shop, and the goods will be delivered in any part of town or suburbs. Dairy produce beught in any quantity, and the highest price given for good butter. EGBERT ■ALCOETSr, 12 75 SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. H. M. JONES. H.M.JONES. H. Mi, JONES SAN tV-*O'L All S AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ARE COMING AGAIN A Large and Varied Stock of Books, Toys, and Fancy Goods, China Glass, and Plated Ware, carefully selected and suitable for Christmas and New Year Presents from a penny Whistle to a Seventy Guinea Piano- Japanese Tables, Cabi nets, Trays, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Etc. Desks, Work boxes, Writing, and Dressing Cases, Albums from Is 6d to 60s. Purses, Pocket Books, Letter and Card Cases. DOLLS.' DOLLS. DOLLS. Exceptional Value for Christmas Trade, TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. BOIOKS! BOOKS!! BOOKSJ!! For Prize and Presentation purposes. School Committees very liberally dealt with to endeavour to keep trade in the place. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS Ivorinej Geletine, and Fringed Cards, hand-painted, unique, pretty, and chaste designs. Packet* ax Cards from 9d, Is, Is 6d, and 2s 64 each. H. MrjONB&. " WALL PAPERST^ ___^ r: ——~-r-J^OOO —Pieeeef^*-?^ ~ ■' JUST LANDED, ex AORANGI, CHEAP PAPERHANGINGS of the Latest U Patterns and Designs. A SPLENDID SELECTION.' CALL AND SEH PATTERNS. PAINTERS and PAPERHANGERB sent to any part of the town or country, at shortest notice.



JOHN WILSON, PAINTER AND PAPERHANGEB, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREETS, AS HBURTON.



SPECIAL NOTICE FOR CHRISTMAS. NEW Season's Fruit, Cane Sugar, and all other lines at extraordinary Low prices for CASH—at D. MACPHERSON'S, TANORED STREET. N 0 T I C E] "~ w. e"lmsly, (Late of Sydney), COACH AND BUGGY PAINTER. HAVING taken over Paint Shop from W. H. Paget, is prepared to PAINT all classes of Vehicles at Lowest Prioes. All orders promptly attended to. 12117 £*>•> —THE SUM required for the tj&* grazing cf about 80 acres close to Tinwald Sale Yards, until Ist September 1894. Yerysuitabie for a Sheep Dealer. Apply at Once to T. BULLOCK. 1 brlatmas, 1 §93. WE have just opened out a Splendid Assortment of ' ■" FASHIONABLE BUITINGS, 1 FANCY WORSTEDS, 1 AND WEST OF ENGLAND TROUSERINGS Specially Imported for the Present Season. Our Motto is " Satisfaction." By giving a Good Fit, Best Work man i ship, and Honest Value we find our old I Customers return and bring their friends. \ for their next New Suits. This is the Best Recommendation (or CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, | THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, f ASHBU.RION. Assigned Estate of W. J. S. McDowell, of Hinds, near Ashburton,. Storekeeper for Tale, As a Going Concern, THE STOCK IN TRADE, GOODWILL FREEHOLD OF STORE, BAKERY AND RIJT€>«KRY BUSINESS, WITH BOARDING-HOUSE, FULL PARTICULARS with Stock Sheets can be obtained on th« Premises, Hinds Messrs Friedlander Bros.. AshWton, f And Messrs Coofc and Gray, Accoun > tantsu Chrtetchurch. To an energetic young >n»n with moderate means, thiaoffers a good oppor -1 tunity to work into a very profitable little 1 business. Wsk. R COOK > m . i mjQQ FBIEDLANPER/ T^st«M*



FURNITURE AND CHINA ( W1 TTAMPTON, will be • O • JLL pleased to see all his old customers at his new shop, East Street, (near old Kindergarten), tc which place he has removed his business. 11180 LET—Five-roomed dwelling House, Stable, etc., together with about \\ acres hnd, Charles Street, Allenton. T. BULLOCK. \ ITE are selling, as we have for YY eighteen months past, seven feet Birch Hurdles at 2s 9d; seven feet V.D.L. Hurdles at at 5s 6d each. TUCKER & BEAN, 10 135 West Street. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. TT URDLES. HURDLES. 7ft Hurdles 2s 9d each in any quantity. W. H, COLLINS & CO, Timber Merchants. TO SHEEP FARMERS AND OTHERS. mHE Undersigned is offering 6ft 6in X and 7ft HURDLES made of seasoned V,D.L. timber^ 4s_»lld_j|s^d._dach ia lots of fchirtf or more. They can be seen at my Siding, railway crossing, Durham Street, South, james7k)ss, DURHAM STREET, NORTH, CHRISTOHURCH. ii i ii i —^< FOR SALE—2 sections well situated Clark Street, Allenton, being lots 23 and 23, containing 2 rods 6 perches,. part of R.S. 8767. " T. BULLOCK. TI NW A L D.' — Cheap Property, Centrally situated, being not far from the Kailw&y Station T.S, 150, contain ing 1 rood 6 perqhaa with well-built four roomed cottage tkereon. Must be sold. T. BULLOCK. W BRYANT, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, WILLS STREET, NEAR ODD FELLOWS 1 HALL, ALL descriptions of Pastry, Con fectionery, Wedding and Birthday Cake, etc , of the best quality supplied oh short notice. Pi^rffieu, Balls and Picnics, cartered for on reasonable terms. 12*136 " TlieTlest Ten In CANTERBURY io< #».« money, and freo i?s&\ a*iy. excess of COUNTESS 2s. i AS^XOyRGROOBRS.



I AshbuHcn J j WILL PARTICIPATE JH IN THE -Jiß GREAT DISTRIBUTE < 1 20,000 PRESENTS, ?| FREE OF CHARGE. I 33rd Anniversary of the Openingfof h ARGYLE HOUSE. 1 SPECIAL GIFT SEASON, 1893. U'M G. L. iieath & Co- '_'% Have just received advices that twenty-three !fl Cases and Crate* of . '— iM SPECIALLY SELECTED NOVELTIES M ■ Are now due at Lyttelton for the Christmas trade, ;fl and should be in their Warehouse in a few days, 'V They have pleasure in intimating that instead of , 9 selling the above in the usual way, they purpose !■ —by way of Celebrating their 33rd Birthday— 'm distributing the whole shipment, say :;■ 20,000 Present*, I Free of charge amongst their numerous customers r fl TO-DAY, and up to December 31, 1 Every Customer Spending 2s 6d or more will 9 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 '"J ! any time up to December 31. Customers may however, select a Present at time of Purchase. < /^ NOVELTIES FROM VIENNA/JAPAN, GERMANY, CHINA, FRANCE, r*i\ and ENGLAND, in i Woodware, Chinaware, Platedware, Glassware, r ■ < 'Vjl Basketware, Japanese and Fancy Leather jl Goods, Dolls, Toys and Sundries, , :. M both useful and ornamental. ' ~fi-? ~* ■' -" ■ ■ \ ■■.' ",i G. L. BEATH & CO*, I 'I'ANCRED STREET. ASBBURTOV* | \_ j_ l^ri NOTICE - ASHBUBTON FURNITURE WAREHQU^I TANCRED STBEET. ; J 'l TUS'-T arrived a large assortment of Fanoy Tables, Chairs, and Ornaments of lfl O kinds, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE. Aho a large stock M Ltnpleums, Floorcloths, Carpets, etc.. American and Austrian chairs in gr9 variety. Persons, ab»«t to buy Christmas presents would do well in inspoctiiic m Show Room. **• INSPECTION INVITED. Bedroom, Drawing fioom, and Dining Room Furniture, of our own manutaetoi always in Stock. Furniture re-paired, re-polished, recovered, etc. Venetian Blind re-painted and made to order. '"~"as Not.*.A^-rp H "um)ri LL AN p Oq; (LATE PICJKFORD AND UNPRILL,) '*' OPPOSITE ARC4DE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOC/ETY'S OFFICE. TANCRED STBEKT. , ,— ~_ L ! L .-w- }&» '4 ■ INSTEAD OF GIVING ' Presents at Ctarlstmtts TTTE GIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE VALUE ALL THE YEAR ROUND. The Immense Increase in our Business is a proof of this assertion —-:o:— " .;.. WE HAVE LANDED, AND ARE LANDING, Large Parcels of New Goods ;; FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS \ Bought direct rom the Englieh manufactories, all of which we are.offering *t : VERY LOW RATES f Carpet j and Felt M Slippers, m CHILDREN'S FROM Is. WOMEN'S, ALL SIZBS, 1» Od. 1 MITCHELL & TCJEJNBR, ; TANCUEJD STP.BET. T FARMEEB BEWARE! BE WARE !j Of PURCHASING INFERIOR OILS : which will only destroy your machinery and waste your time. WE HAVE just Stocked a large supply of GENUINE VALVOLINE and otk« Machine Oils which will not orly Lubricate, but will keep the workiu parts of machinery cool. Prioes on application. v W. H. Collins and Co 0 ..7, /'Royal Insurance Company. .. '{ Grey Valley Coal Company. <• AGENIS FOR J Sprinsjfield Pottery Company/ - f! Corben and Go's Celebrated Enamelled Mant«lpl«d VMcKenzie's Furniture Renorator . .■■',.y>7\