SCHOOL COMMITTEE ELECTIONS.

ASHBURTON.

There was a fait attendance of house holders at the annual meeting last night, and Mr William Craighead, Chairman of the School Committee, presided. committee's report. The annual report of the Committee— a somewhat lengthy document—gave the individual attendances of members at the fourteen meetings held, Mr Meddins topping the list with the full number. The excellent examination passed by the school in October last was noted, and the good work done by the teaching staff, to which the Committee attributed the increase which had taken place in the school attendance—an increase which had enabled the Committee to acquire a third master. The teaching staff now numbered thirteen. The school buildings were in good repair internally and the space and appointments convenient enough, but a larger porch was wanted at the infant school, the whole of the buildings ex ternally wanted painting, and the class room on the right of the entrance, being old and rotten,, was hardly fit for use. But in spite of repeated repre sentations made to the Board the Com mittee had not been able to get either of these necessary works done, owing to the want of funds. A reference to the successful industrial exhibition held last year was made, and the report concluded with an invitation to the incoming Com mittee to encourage making the exhibition an annual one. The balance sheet showed a balance to credit of £34 17s. Mr Silcock drew attention to the omission from the balance sheet of the fund raided for prizes outside the inci dental allowance, and the Clerk explained that it was not included in the official balance sheet because it was not under the control of the Board. The Chairman said the school concert had brought about £30 to the prize fund, and £23 had been expended on prizes. In reply 4o Mr James McGregor he explained that the prizes had been obtained from Christchurch because the prices were co much lower than those quoted by thn Ashburton booksellers. After negotiations had been opened wilh Christchurch one kcal bookseller had reduced his figures by ten per cent. The Committee, however, felt that to give the supplying of the prizes to a local man after the Christchurch prices had been ascertained would be like giving a con tract to a tenderer who, having found out what his rivals had tendered, offered to do the work for much less. Full value had been obtained for their money by the Committee. -«- ELECTION OF COMMITTJEE. The election of a Committee was then proceeded with, and an opportunity was given to the householders to nominate candidates in addition to the ten names already received by the Chairman. Only one name was added to the list in the meeting, *nd Messrs Flower and McGregor having been appointed scruti neers, a ballot was taken with the follow ing result: — William Craighead 33 R. S.Bean ... 33 George Meddins 28 W. J. Silcock 27 H. M. Jones... ... ... 20 David Macpherson 20 E. J. Paul ... 18 Charles Braddell 18 William Greenslade ... 17 Robert McOallum ... 15 H. W. Barrett 8 The first nine were declared duly elected. ALLENTON SCHOOL. While the scrutineers were counting the ballots a discussion took place on the qußStion of a new school for Allenton, which the Chairman explained had not been lost sight of, but the Board had no funds for building purposes. The Com mittee, however, had a distinct promise from the Board that the first money spent by them in Ashburton would be on a school at Allenten. ■ , On the motion of Mr Steele a resolution was passed recommending the new Com mittee to make application to the Board of Education for a school building at Allenton. , , . L , The householders' nmeting closed with the usual votes of thanks, and the new Committee met and appointed Mr X S. Bean chairman for the year, Mr J. C. Duncan secretary, and fixed the meetings of the Committee for the third Thursday in each month.

HAMPSTEAD.

About seventy householder* were present. Mr W. J. Crooks, Chairman of the outgoing Committee was voted to the ° The Secretary, Mr J. 0. Bell, read the annual report as follows <— Ladies and Gentlemen,—For the past year I have the honor to report as follows on our school:-As to attendance it has about held its own ; from the prevalence of influenza the/veragfl has continually fluctuated, rising and fal'ing every two or three months, and finally, allowing for the reopening of the Roman Catholic School, remains as near as possible The same as at the commencement of the year. As to efficiency and attainment the result of the last inspector's examination was very satisfactory, giving a percentage of passes on the whole of 488, or a net Percentage of 78. All the pupil teachers were advanced a step at the annual examination, and two (Miss Williamson and Mr Kerr) left for the Normal School. Two more were subse quently appointed by tho Board of Education on the recommendation or the Committee to complete the staff. As you no doubt are already aware the present headmaster is abouc to leave the school. MrWilliam Brock, second master at Syden ham, has been appointed to take charge of this school. The school building and crounds are in a good state of repair, the Committee having spared neither pains nor expense in maintaining them, and the Board having during the last Christ mas holidays painted the outside of the &hool-a work that was urgently needed. ThVold shSd at the master's h,ou 4 e was blown down and has been replaced. The master's house does not affood the accom modation the master ofstich a whoolas this is entitled to expect-should the Board procure funds no doubt improve ment will be made in this matter. The usual entertainment was given by the children in aid of their prize fund, and was liberally supported by the public, to whom and the teachers and others who assisted in getting up and carrying the undertaking to a successful issue, the Committee feel greatly indebted. As the result of the financial success of this | concert the Committee were enabled to provide a large number of prizes, give the children a tea in the ground, a^d still Wd a bajanea of £.4 (te Ud tq carry fWwtfd for ne#t year, 1 i r The balance sheet showed receipt?, including £24 12s 7d, balance torn last yeari £1025 1b 7d ; expenditure £990 14s lid, leaving a balance of £34 6s 8d to carry forward to next year, The report was unanimously adopted, on*"he tootibn of Mr T. Andrews, Seconded by Mr F. J ohnston. On the motion of Mr luckman, aecoVided by Mr Orr, a heart j vote of f franks was passed to Mr Crooks, for bjs serWces during the year. *"V! The Chairman then asked for addition il nomination's for the Committee. 1 '■ #r Hckford trusted that no house hol'dpr would* vote tor any candidate who ha 4 * relation,«teacher, ixx the school,

The Chairman nnd Mr Rickman depre cated this bias being introduced into the proceedings. The Chairman read the list of names of the candidates already nominated, »s follows :-G. W. Andrews, W. J. Crooks, J. Elliott, E. Mahood, R. Meaclem, A, Orr, H. A. Pickford, C. Sage. The following additional nominations were made : —Messrs F. M. Rickraan, A. Hendry, John Blackler, G. Bisse*. Messrs C. Hopkins, G. Mcßae, F. Johnstone,and W. Leggettwere appointed scrutineers. Tbe voting resulted as under :— Clifford Sage ... ... 60 Alexander Hendry 43 R. Meaclem 41 F. M. Rickman 40 W. J, Crooks 38 John Blackler 37 James Elliott 37 Andrew Orr, 29 G. Bisaet 28 E, Mahood 27 H. A. Pickford 27 G. W. Andrews „. ... 16 Informal papers ... 3 The successful candidates thanked the householders for their election. Mr Pick ford also spoke. Mr P. Johnstone proposed a vote of thanks to the outgoing Committee ; Mr Mahood seconded, and it was carried unanimously. Votes of thanks to the outgoing Com mittee, scrutineers, and Chairman termi nated the public meeting. At a meeting of the new Committee, held after the householders' meeting, Mr W. J. Crooks was unanimously re-elected Chairmtm, and fche second Tuesday in the month was fixed for the night of meeting.

TINWALD.

About 50 householders w<re present. Mr Gudsell was elected Chairman, and read the report of the outgoing Con mittee. The Committee began the year with a credit balance of over £22, and have £28 standing to their crodit upon retiring from office. During their term of office some necessary work has been done to the school, the master's house, and the outbuildings, and the whole are now in fairly good repair. Hearty votes of thanks were passed to the teaching staff, the outgoing Com mittee, and the Chairman. The meeting then proceeded to the election of Committee. The following, out of fourteen candidates proposed, were elected: — J. A. Clothier 26 Rev T.Farley 23 William Doherty ... ... 20 Thomas Hickman ... . 18 James Gudsell 18 E. S. Lowe ... 15 J. M. Hamptcn ... ... 12 The new Committee then held a meet ing, when Mr J. Gudsell was again elected Chairman, and Mr Gerald Lowe secre tary, Messrs Gudsell and Clothier to sign cheques, the meetings to be held on the 4ast Tuesday in the month at 7.30 p.m. Messrs Gudsell and Lowe were appointed Visiting Committee for the ensuing month, with power to have some work done at once.

SEAFIELD.

The householders' meeting was poorly attended. The following were elected a Committee for the ensuing year : —Messrs Thomas Uamptcn, John Moore, George Todd, Edward Colhson, and .1. H. Ayr ton. The las>t named was for the seventh time elected chairman.

CHERTSEY.

The meeting of householders was well attended. Mr Childs, chairman of the retiring committee, was voted to the chair, and read the report of the out-going com mittee, which showed everything in a satisfactory state. The balance-sheet showed a credit to the value of £7 on hand. Ten nominations were made and the result of the first ballot was that three " tied " for the last two places. On a ballot for the remaining two taking place another tie resulted for seventh place. The Committee ultimately elected were— Messrs Lukies 15, Downie 14, Oakley 14, Childs 11, Page 11, Dunlea 10, and Scar lett 8. Owing to the insufficiency of accommo dation, caused by increased attendance, the school has become very crowded and school work much hampered. A resolu tion, calling the Board's attention to the urgency of the case, was proposed by Mr Hcrsnell and seconded by Mr McDowell. At the subsequent Committee meeting Mr Childs was re-elected Chairman. It was resolved to request the master to ar range the classes if possible so as to let the infants have the warmer pare of the room, provided it could be done without interfering with school work. It was ar ranged that the master's accounts in con nection with the school bookß be squared every three months. Fuel was ordered to be obtained. Mr Oakley undertook to act as secretary. Messrs Downie and Scarlett were appointed to sign cheques with the Chairman, and the. night of meet ing was fixed for the last Saturday in each month.

ASHTON.

At the meeting of householders M Mitchell, the teacher, was voted to th chair. The retiring Chairman, Mr T. Taylor, gave the annual statement and ex pressed "his satisfaction at the cordial relations existing among the Committee themselves and between the Committee and the teachers. The following gentle men were duly elected as a new Com mittee i—Messrs T. Taylor, J J»mieson, J. Shearer, J. R. Begg, J. Crossan, W. Croy, and W. J. Brown. The new Com mittee unanimously re-elected Mr T. Taylor as Chairman. Mr J. Shearer was re-appointed to countersign cheques, and the Committee agreed to meet on the first Monday of each month. The Com mittee resolved to hold their first meeting on the first Monday in June.

DROMORE.

The annual mooting of householders was held on Monday night. There was a very fair attendance, and Mr King was Chairman. Out of t«n nominations the following were elected members of the Committee -.—Messrs Quigley, Allen, Langley, Wilson, King, Dalgety and Gibson. Mr King was re-elected Chair man. It was decided to hold the meet ings on the last Saturday of every month.

[PEE PRKSB ASSOCIATION"!.

DtJifIEMN, April 25. The School Committee elections excited a good deal of interest, a}l over the d^stript, The present mode of nomi nation was condemned as clumsy and leading to surprises, some of which were strikingly manifest in one of the city school districts. The Chairman, who has been identified with the cause of education for over a quarter of a century found himself at the bottom of ihe poll. In another the:clerkj who was" admittedly a most hard working member of the Com mifctefi, an J hart done a great deal fcr his particular school, was rejected in favor of ah uiiknown ma^. Jii another the majority of t^e 'retiring 'conimittob were, rejected in favor of a 1 pronounced ticket

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

PER PRESS A-SOCIATIOI".

London, April 23. In the House of Commons Mr P Healey asked if the Chief Secretary was aware that petitions against autonomy were signed in the- Irish lunatic asylums. Mr Morley, amid laughter, said that he was not. Mr Balfour said that after a brief and miserable interval Ireland's bank ruptcy would become absolute. Those who expected benefits from Home Rule would be the greatest sufferers. Mr Gladstone, in reply, said that they were at last approaching the end of the struggle that had laßted seven hundred years. English supremacy would in future be founded on right. The division took place at 1 o'clock. The galleries of the House of Com mons yesterday presented a brilliant scene. The Prince of Wales and a number of peers were in attendance. ' In the lobby of the House of Com mons, Mr Sexton said that if Home Rule were rejected, it would be neces sary to return to coercion. Upon the news of the second reading of the Home Rule Bill becoming known in Belfast, a procession of Orangemen smashed the windows of the Roman Catholics. The Duke of Abercorn presided over the anti-Home Rule meeting at the Albert Hall. He said that the Bill would establish the supremacy of the bad, compared with which servitude would be good. (Received April 25, 10 40 p.m.) Lonpon, April 24. The Marquis of Salisbury gave a great entertainment to the Irish dele gates to the Albert Hall meeting. During the Orange riot at Belfast Gladstone and the Pope were loudly cursed, but the mob dispersed as soon as the military were summoned. The National League is calling for the indiccment of Lord Salisbury, Mr Balfour and others for inciting the Orangemen to sedition. The Clan-na-gael Society declares it has not, been disbanded. Sir R. Hamilton (according to an interviewer in the " Westminster Gazette") objects to the financial clauses of the Hom^. Rule Bill. He advises the Imperial Government to collect all customs and excise, and hand over the surplus to Ireland.

Ashburton Trotting Club.

AUTUMN MEETING.

" [By Sunol.] There is every prospect of the above meet ing, which takes place at the Agricultural Show Grounds to-morrow, being the most successful of its kind yet held in Ashburton. The Club had, from its inauguration, fought an uphill battle, but has at last been re warded . We are promised large fields, and as some are well known performers, some exciting finishes may be looked tor. Study ing public convenience, a 10s totalisator will be worked. The following should be about at the finish in their respective engagements : —Maid*n— Jfeeress or Belfast Girl. Lag wnoi Handicap—M.M., 1 ; Mount joy, 2 District—Humbug, 1 ; Barney O'Hea, 2. Ashburton Handicap—Bobton Girl, 1; Mountjoy, 2. Novel—Commodore or Dairy maid. Dash—Albino, 1; Westleigh, 2. Recovery—Sarah or Boston Girl. 1 'Albino has been rehandicapped 53ec in the Dash and lGsec in the Recovery Handicap.

The Premier's Illness.

(per pbess association).

Wellington, April 24. Mr Ballance hap passed a good day. April 25. The last stage of fche operation on tht Premier was completed this morning with apparent success.

THE ABHBURTON GTTABDIAN: TUESDAY, APRIL 25, 1*93,



THE BEST {3ft BLOOD •11 Purifier JM^ AND TONIC Anc* Young. R |H QUICKEN Em Iv H£l Ramoft that m?i BTired Feeling, mil.i mi I MJBiTj'Bmm tM W63K J"—~jp STRONG Ayer'sSarsaparilla Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Jewell, Mass., U. S. A,,./" Cures others, will cure you HJSF" Beware of cheap imitations. The name — Ayer's SarsaparUla —is prominent on the wrapper, and Is typwn lathe glass of each of our bottles. SATURDAY, APRIL 29. XNI ENDING purchasers are reminded that the sale of cottage property just off the Wakanui Road, occupied by Mr Capil, will take place at the Arcade on the above date at 11.30- T. BULLOCK, 4f204 : Auctioneer,



U.S.S. CO. - U.S,B CO. *][ * C"^'> tit UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY UP NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed ! nesday; Thursday, md Saturday. 1 Nelson-—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland— Monday and Thursday. Sydney—Eyery Second Thursday. Dunedin—TuesdaV aid Friday, l^tfelbourne—Tuesd^; 1 Excursion So»ee» OtT EToyember 1. Rerlvioed fares over »U the oompany -a Une^ t AgealSte. ""^<m



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UP TO DATE. THE SUCCESS OF OUR BUSINESS, which now enabled us to give constant I employment to the largest staff of First-class Tradesmen (Tailors) in the district, proves that our Customers appreciate FIRST-CLASS* TAILORING AT THE MOST REASONABLE PRICES. The advantages of many years' experience as Practical Cutter?, coupled with the Best Skilled Labor, are observed irv every Garment which bears our name. Come and see ouf New Winter Goods, j Comprising the Lateso Styles iH Suitings, Fancy Serges, Real Irish Tweeds, Real Bannockburns, Wesfeof England Coatings, All Wool Meltons, Beavers, Real Irish Frieze, and the finest produotions of all the )few Zealand mills. Compare our New Winter Suits to measure for £3 10s (cash) in a large variety of All Wool Tweeds —warm snd durable. CRAIGIEAD "& BERRYIAN, THE LEA )INp TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON.



Stephens Bros., Market House, WITH CONFIDENCE beg to draw the attention of their Customers and the Public to the Mandarin and Tiger Blend Teas. THE TIGER BLEND ia a mixture of the very finest quality of India and Ceylon, whilst the MANDARIN is a combination of the choicest flowery pungent Chinas." These Teas will be found to compare for Quality and Value with any other brand placed in the market, and we claim for them the premier position for Economy, Quality, and Purity. Price—2s, 2s 4d, and 2s Bd. SAMPLES GRATIS to any one wishing to give them a trial. ORDERS BY POST despatched with Punctuality, TOWN ORDERS delivered Daily. AGENTS FOR ASHBURTON— feteplietis Rro§/, MARKET HOUSE. Agents for lv Tew Zealand-J. RATTRAY & SON, DUNEDIN. i 194



TO- JIO R ROW, WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26. Large Fields. First-class Performers. A. LOs TOTALISATOK. /~\WNERS' Passes will be issued at- V / Kelly's Central Hotel from Bto 9 THIS EVENING. Also from 10.30 to 11.30 on Wednesday morning. I 4 192 D, ZANDER, Secretary. NOTICE THE Eighth Annual Meeting of Members of the Aehburton Club and Mutual School of Arts will bs heldi at the Club Rooms THIS (TUES DAY) EVENING, at 8 o'clock, for the transaction of the following business : To Receive Yearly Balance Sheet and Statement of Accounts ; Election of Officers and General. BY ORDER. A Smoke Concert will be held after wards, in the Orange Hall. 4*199 LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT. THE Annual Meeting of Ratepayers of the Longbeach Road District will be held on MONDAY, May 1, 1893, at 3.30 p.m., at the Board's Office, Eiffelton. ! JOHN GRIGG, 4 §202 Chairman.



QDBFELLOWS 1 HALL. Front Seats, Is. Backs Seats, Od. Lessee—Mr JRobbrt Eijston. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26. First of the Series of PEOPLE'S POPULAR /CONCERTS. IEOPLE'S A OPULAH V-/ONCERTS. Special Fngaacment of MISS MABEL BELL and Mil C. EDGAR, PART I. I, Oveiture, " RiJe to Moscow," ! Ashburton Orchestral S< ciety, * fourteen performers. 1 2. Glee, " Hush thee, my Baby,!'? Company. 3. Song, " The death of Nelson." Mr J. E Hartle. 4. Song, " She wore a wreath of Roses," MISS MABKL BELL. 5. Recitation, " Pardon, the Son of Reprieve." Mr J. Lewis. 6. Song, " The Song that reached my Heart," ... Miss Maud Barratt. 7. Song, "The Mighty Deep," Mr Peter Williams. 8. Humorous Medley ... MR C. EDGAR. Interval of ten minutes. PART 11. 1. Danse Antique, *' Mary Stuart," Ashburtoa Orchestral Society, . fourteen performers. 2. Glee, "Hark ! the Lark," ..Company. 3. Song, "'Tis the Harp in the Air," MISS MAD I L BELL, 4. Recitation, " 'Tis only butter they'ro firirg,"... ... ' ... Mr J.Lewis. 5. Song and Chorus, "Way down upon the *5 ira p nee River,'' Mrs Peter Williams. 6. Song, " Queen of the Earth," Mr J. E. Hartle. 7. Humorous Medley ...MR 0. EDGAR. 8. Character Song, Grand Finile Tableau. At the Piano ... Mrs A. C. Clabidgb. Hobace A. Gates ... Musical Director. Peter Williams ... Business Manager. 4 208



RE MOUNT SOMERS COLLIERY. A LL outstanding accounts of monies £\_ due to me for coal purchased prior to 31st March, MUST BE PAID before APRIL 11, otherwise they will be sued for without further notice. CUTH. B. KNIGHT, ASHBURTON.



[A CARD]. MRS A.. C. CLABIDGE, TEACHER OF * PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION. 3 2 1



pIFFELTON QCHOOL. 1e», and Concert, In aid of Prize Fund. WEDNESDAY, APRIL 26. 3O Performers. Tea at 5.30. Concert at 8. 4*186



NOW IS A CHANCE TO SAVE MONEY. NEW GOODS^NEW GOODS, JUST TO HAND. IF you want a Good Suit at a low price, go to the Ashburton Scientific Tailoring Ct mpany, where you will have a grand assc rtment of Fancy Trousering*, Coatings, aid Tweeds of great variety to choose from. Don't; forget the address, TJLNCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. G. J. F LUBLOW, Manager.



MR T. BULLOCK. OUSE PROPERTY FOR SALE ON Easy Terms of Payment, as follows, viz : £ 175—Price required fcr Sec tion 584, 'Wills street, fronting the Do main, and near the Railway Station, with two Cottages thereon. Cheap property. Apply T. BULLOCK.



Tenders. TO LET BY TENDER. Qf\ ACRES Land at Tinwald, to be \J let on Lease for term of five years. Tenders closa on TUESDAY, 25th inst., with Mrs H. Smith or Mr James Gudsell, Tinwald, 4J185 jrpENDERS wanted for seventy-five JL chains of Sod Fencing on the Mitcham Road. Spacifications to bp seen at the Guardian Office. Tenders to be cent in by twelve o'clock on TUES DAY, May 2, to G. POCOCK, c/o Mr W. HORNE, 4 206 Ashburton.



T-VRESDEN piANQ QOMPANY PIANOS, ORGANS, HARMONIUMS, On the TWO YEARS HIRE SYSTEM SHEET MUSIC, VIOLINS, VIOLIN STRINGS, and VIOLIN REQUISITES, HOEACE A. GATES, AGENT AND MANAGER School of Music, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS. TINWALD TO FRONT. C. HAWKINS HAS now got settled in his new Shop with a nice assortment of ALL KKHBB OF DRAPERY, AND BOOTS, which he is selling at prices that are bound to give satisf^ct^on., ks 0. H- is determined to mer^t a share of your kind fayo3f. __JMen's Watertights and Shooter Boots madeToor^iErfor-ifs Qd, REPAIRS NEATLY & CHEAPLY DONE, CalUnjQur w»~ t0 town and see for yo"I"oiW the price and quality of |'Goods«



LONGBEACH ROAD DISTRICT, ORDINARY VACANCY, > _^ I HEREBY declare Mr Arihur Wilson duly elected a member of the Lofligbeach Road Board for No. 4 Ward, he being the only candidate nominated. ALFRED A JOW^ Raturninjg Officer, i April ?& lm 4 207



A PUBLIC MEETING will be held in the Templar Hall, Ashburtoo^ on SATURDAY Evening, April 29, to organise a Branch of th.c Shearers and Laborers UnijOn. Several leading gentle i men will address the meeting. Doors ! open at ?.3O p.m. Admission free. [4 205 MICHAEL FAGAN, Delegate. "^AGENTS WANTED^ WANTED Agents for a GOOD SELLING LINE. »et tex *"i earn good income, Apply wfy as only a limited number 18 required, IMPORTING CO., Bos 976 (I P.O, Sydaey, N.S V>



KA.IAPOI HOIJSE IMMENSE SHIPMENT OF WINTER SLIPPERS, IN VARIOUS MAKES.. CLEARING PRICES. CHILDREN'S, Is PER PAIR, WOMEN'S, lg Sd PER PAIR, WOMEN'S, 2s 9d PER .PATH,: BEADY FOR SALE AND ON VIEW ON Friday. MITCHELL and TUENER



AS WE ARE DETERMINED TO CLEAR OUR STOCK OP GUNS THIS SEASON, WE HAVE MADE FURTHER REDUCTIONS, A CAN NOW QUOTE Gtang J^5aMHH| at the lowest Cartridge?, qU ali.y Good S| and we can and all to give Custo- SPORTING AMMUNITION MPRHIHHHiP mers evory satisfaction. ■^^^^^^^' ■ / ll^^nl c are making a specialty of HEIII STOVES, RANGES AUEOI3TBR UIBIII GRATES, and our assortment H|g|l comprises over thiity different ,^^B3B— jaaaUßSß^SMß^B^J^^;. patterns of Heating and Cooking ll '^sllßiP|j^Bj^^^Bfe| stoves and Ranges, including Scott's j^^PffT^'^^^^S^^^^^^^^S^^B^H ce^e^ratec^ Stoves and Ranges, for Jl^^i^^pSteß^M^^MaMß^MßaPßll^m w'I>e goods we are Agents for f^^^^^^^K^^S^m^^^^^^^^H|^B^B the Adiburton County, and for wn^°h charge the exact Christ- churct} "^price, with carriage only {■w|j^j|^Hjy^^H^^ffi^^RPi|lHl -We nre just Opening a Large I^^^^HHh^S^^^^h^H^B^^^l at prices that will be hard to beat. John Orr & Co., HARDWARE AND PROVISION MERCHANTS.



GEEAT KEDUCTIONS. IMPORTANT NOTICE. ANDREW ORR WILL be found in hia new premises (next Union Bank) on .... 8 THURSDAY MORNING, when £3000 worth of New Goods will be immediately opened, Just landed at Railway Station, ex "Otorama." [ANDREW ORR.



WILLIAM SPARROW, [(Late of the firm of Sparrow and Berrym&n), Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO Da THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do this I have decided to oharge Priew that bar* never bee heard of in Ashburtoa Come 'and See for Yourself NBWESI Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings SOTB THE ADDRESS SHPHThe Shop between J. Scaly &nd[Go.'f tno H. 0. Segere. f. KAfal fITBBBT, ASHBUBTOKJf



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