analytical chemist, who found that ib contained arsenic. Other evidence was given to the effect that a considerable quantity of the cream of tartar was sold by Boyle from the tin out of which that sold to the Nelsons was taken. Another sample of cream of tartar obtained some time ago from the grocer who supplied the Nelson family was analysed to-day, and was found to contain arsenic. Wellington January 6, A public meeting has been convened by the Mayor for January 24, to take into consideration a proposal to erect a statue in memory of the late Sir H. A. Atkinson. The State farm which Government has decided to establish in Wellington province will consist of 1560 acres in OtamakapuH, Mangawharariki block, near Feilding, and the land is of excellent quality. F. Piran , of Palmerston North, has been appointed a member of the Welling ton Land Board. The statistics of the Wellington police district show the number of offences for the year ending December 31, 1892, to have been 1362, as against 1300 in 1891. 1253 persons* were apprehended, as against 1227 in 1892, 45 of whom were committed for trial, 43 being males and 2 females, as againt 58 males the previous year. There were 1051 summary con victions, 28 of those for trial being also convicted. 157 persons were discharged. Mr John BJackett, formerly Engineer in-Chief in the colony, who lately returned from London, is seriously ill, suffering from an affection of the heaiv. "Oitvedin, January 6. A man named Alexander Lillie was found hanging in a hut a'j Cromarau Station, sixteen miles from Outram. He was a sii-gle man. The cause of his suicide is unknown. Alexander Crawford, Government Inspector of machinery, died to-day.

COMMERCIAL.

(PER PRESS ASSOCIATION,)

London, January 5. The London and Westminster Bank has declared a dividend of sjf per cant, for the half-year, and carried forward £60,000 to the reserve fund. The exports from Great Britain to Vic toria during 1892, compared with the previous year, show a decline in value of £2,570,000. The decrease of exports to Hew South Wales was £2,330,000; to Queensland, £429,000 ; and to South Australia, £600,000. The exports to New Zealand for the year increased by £300,000, January 6. There is an improvement in the de mand for hemp. New Zealand, medium quality, is quoted at £25 10s, Manilla has risen 10s. Danish butter is realising 124s per cwt. The American visible supply of wheat is estimated at 1,700,000 bushels. Money is very cheap, owing to the im pending payment of dividends. Melbourne, January 5. The local loan of £750,000 has been issued. Tenders are to be opened on the 31st instant. London, Jannary 5. The bank of England returns published to-day, show the total reserve in notes and bullion to be £14,924,000, the proportien of reserve to liabilities being 35-22. Three months' bills are discounted at 1J per cent., market flat. Consols 98£. New Zealand 4 per cent inscribed stock 105 ; 3| per cent do, 96. New Zealand long-berried wheat, ex warehouse, 32s 6d, firm. Mutton—Canterbury, 4M; Wellington, 3£d ; beef, forequarters, 2fd. Hemp is unchanged. South Australian wheat, ex warehouse, 345, firmer ; Victorian, 33a 6d, firmer. No 1 best Scotch pig irots, f.o.b. in Clyde, 41s 9d firm.

WOOL SALES.

Invbkcakgili, January 6. At the first wool sales of the season nearly 9000 bales were offered by nine firms. Com petition was brisk up to a certain point, but prices were from Id to l|d per pound below last year's; Sound crossbred realised 7Jd to 9|d, interior and irregular 6Jd to 7d, merino 5d to 7d, locks to 3d, pieces to s|d. The sale continued till late this evening.

Grain and Produce.

Mr F. Denham, Christchurch Corn Exchange, reports for the week ending December 7 :—-Wheat—An improved tone in the English market gives us a gleam of hope that the new crop will not open quite as low as was anticipated. At the same time the price is as difficult to jjlace as the miss ing word; we think it will be somewhere between 2s 6d and 3s, and hope nearer the latter than the former price. Barley—We do not hear very favorable reports of the crop. OATS—Year by year our quality seems to get worse, and unless our growers can bring it back to something like our old standard New Zealand oats will not com mand a fancy price in the United Kingdom. jRpXATOES—The late rains have done them a lot of good; the crop will not be heavy. ORASS Seeds—A little enquiry for heavy old pasture ryegrass, and it is strange that with-"the lkrge quantity held over it is diiijcult to get, or'buyers are too particular. The following are prices to fanners f.0.b., packages extra :•—Wh«at, sound milling, 3s j others, la 9d to 2s 6d. Barley, none offer ing. Oats, feed, Is 6d to Is 9d ; milling, Is lOd. Byegrass, choice heavy, 3s 6d ; others, 2s to 3s. Cocksfoot 2d to 3|d. Butter, farmers', 7d to 8d; factory, ibd. Cheese 3|d to 4Jjd. Flour, roller, £9. Bran 55a. Sharps 60s. new, 70s to 80s. Sacks included.

Messrs Henry S. Fitter and. Sons, | Central Meat Market, London, report tor JTe# Zealand mail, November 26 ;— iMoUgh we are unable to report any great 1 improvement in'the trade generally', there is just now a-shorter supply of American ■' beef. This with thwhelp of colder weather is giving a decidedly better tone to the market. The supply of Horn c- Mlled mutton is still quite sufficient to meet the demand, and hiany of our pro vmoiarcustomers are using this in place of New Zealand mutton. There has also been a continued good supply of Dutch mutton, but as the bulk of this is plain and thin it does not meet with a brisk demand. The somewhat shorter supply and higher prices of American beef has strengthened the demand for frozen beef, although (owing partially to the; heavy supply on uanuanct partially to the bad condition of the Otarama's cargo of Queensland beef,) prices are wretchedly low. The damage- to the Queensland beef referred to, is purely "bonestink, therefore 5 ho fault of the ship. We are pleased to be able to report a great mi t»roven|ent ii^the condition of the meat lately arriving from New Zealand, and we are convinced that it only requires proper care while in the ship to bring frozen meats In almost perfect condition. With regard to the present iow value of slieep and oattle, we have no doubt that the result will be that some of our farmers -.vill for a time stop raising so freely, for they have certainly lost very heavily this season. The demand for best qualities of New Zealand mutton continues fairly good, but it is most difficult to sell the plain sheep in consequence of the low price at which Australian sheep are being ottered. The American beef trade is decidedly better, and although there is a large proportion of plain beef still arriv ing, the pricei; are tirmor and the ovrtlyok, ja brighter.

Ashburton Markets.

MB DAVID THOMAS. . Mr D. Thorny reports upon wW W9

Stock Market in the Ashbmton diatrict for the week ending Tuesday, January 3 : j—On Tuesday, at the Ashlmrton yardd, > the usual weekly sale of live stock was j held. The entry was large, c nsisting of I 4952 sheep, 34head of cattle, 2 pigs. My entry comprised 3030 sheep, 25 head of cattle. Purchasers did not seem to have recovered from the Christmas festivities, for bidding was very slack, and in conse quence there was a slight drop in market values. Many lots were passed, but I disposed of most of my entries after the sale afc satisfactory prices. My principal sales were as follow :—7O fat merino ewes 6s lid, 27 four-tooth crossbred wethers 13s lOd, 23 fat merino ewes 7s 10d, 11 fat merino wethers 9s, 111 fat merino ewes 7s, 37 fat crossbred ewes 11s, 40 fat merino wethers 6s, 12 fat crossbred hog gets 7a lid, 718 hosrgets 13s 10d, oO merino ewes 7p, 249 merino ewes and lambs, all counted, 4s sd, 70 lambs Jls 6d, 98 four-tooth crossbred wethers 13s lOd. I sold privately during the week 1043 crossbred hoszgets 13s 10|d. Cattle. -There was a rather larger entry of cattle thanfcould have been expected so soon after Christmas, but the demand was quite equal to Hie supply. My principal sales were :—1 fat cow £3 14s, 1 fat cow £<> 12 sod, 1 fat cow £5 12s 6d, 2 fat cows £6, 2 head £6 2s, 2 at £5 7s Gd, etc., etc. A slight drop in the values [ of beef could be seen, but vendors could (hardly expect anything else as the butchers had not disposed of all their Christmas beef. HORSE MA.IIKKT. On Saturday a fair entry of horses came forward for the day's requirements, com prising light and heavy draughts, hacks and harness horses.. Thee was an aver age demand fnr all sorts.. The market is very firm for first-class drsughtp, bub hacks and aged horses are difficult to dis pose of at any price. Draughts range from £10 to £25, hacks from £5 to £i 5. A line of good sound young draughts would sell well just now.

Seafield School.

-• EXAMINATION REPORT.

Percentage of passes—3s "0. Percentage of failures—3o "0 ' Marks 11. Class Subjects. (0 to 100) Grammar 70 History 30 Geography . 60 Elementary science, object lessons, &c 60 Total 220 Percentage ou class subjects—ss. Additional Subjects. Marks (0 to 20) Repetition and recitation 13 Drill and exercises ... 5 Singing ... — Needlework ... 18 Subject-matter of reading lessons... 13 Additional marks 49 '

Children over 8 years retained in P class, 0. Teacher unassisted. — Miss Jessie Fechney. Remarks :—The mistress continues to fulfil the duties of hei: position with con scientious care. In the schedule subjects a very fair measure of success is secured, and the class subjects with one exception are deserving of commendation. The children below the standards show satis factory progress in reading, spelling or word formation, and writing, but are backward in counting. W. J. Anderson, Inspector.

Examined iNovoraber 3, 1892. I. Pass Subjects

The Dunedin Cycling Meeting.

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Dunedin, January 6. The cycling championship meeting started to-day on the Carishrook ground, The following are the results :— Two Mile Roadster—R. Crow (250 yds), 1; T. Maw (150 yds),, 2 ; F. Truman (scr), 3. Time— 6min 3 2-sth sec. Three Mile Champi6nship~-W. L. Kerr, Sydney, and W". J. S. Hay ward, Christchurch, dead heat; E. Reynolds,' Auckland, and W. Thompson, Christ church, dead heat for third, Steadinan also started. A splendid finish between Kerr and Hay ward who were three parts of a lap ahead of the other pair. The Judges were unable to separate them, Time—Bmin 35 1-sth sec, beating the existing record by 2 2-sth sec. Three Mile Open—R. Crow (450 yds), 1; T. H. North (100 yds), 2 ; T. Maw , (450 yds), 3. Won by 40 yards in Bmin 44sec. Five Mile Championship—W. J. o. Hayward (Christcburch), 1; W. L. Kerr (oyuheyj, 2 j ™. Ave'ynoms v-a-ucitiand), 3. Stedman also started, but gave up early, i»nd Reynolds fell IQO yards from the post when .spurting with every prospect of winning. Time—lsmin 35 2 sth sec. FiveMile(open)—T. H. North (150 yds), 1; H. Thompson (scr), 2 ; T. McKenzie (100 yds), 3. Three others started ; won easily. Time -l^min 8 3-s,th sec- Ten Mile Championship—Hay ward, 1 ; Kerr, 2j Reynolds, 3. Only the trio started. Kerr tell, but the others waited till he remounted a new machine. Hay ward won by less than a length, Kerr just beating Reynolds. Time—33mm ll^aec.

CRICKET.

CANTERBURY 7 OTAGQ.

(per press "association)

Chbistchurch, January 7- The cricket match, Otego v Canterbury, commenced to-day in foyely weather At the lunch adjournment Otago had scored ninety-six for the loss of nine wicketß- Lateb. Otago first innings closed for 114.

Hollow ay's Pills.— Weakening weather —The sultry summer days strain the nerves of the feeble and decrepid, and disease may eventuate unless some restorative, such as the purifying pills, be found to correct the disordered tendency. Holloway s medi cine gives potency to the nervous system, which is the source of all vital movements, and presides over every action winch main tains the growth and well-being of the body. ! No one can over estiniiVte tli9 necessity c | keeninw fIIC heaves well strung, or the ease with wliieh these pills accomplish that end, They B«.re the most; unfailing autjtlote? to inditeoßtion, irregular circulation, palpita tion? sick headacke, and costiveness, and have therefore attained the largest sa> and aniV highest reputation,

THE ASHBTTRTON GUAHDIAN: SATTTttDAY, JANUA&Y *, 1893.



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j The best medicine is Sanlev and Sons I Eucalpyti Extract. Test its eminent power - j ful effects in coughs, colds, influenza, etc. — the relief is instantaneous. Thousands give the most gratifying testimony. His Majesty ' the King of Italy and medical syndicates all over the world are its patrons. Read the official reports that accompany each bottle We have no occasion to offer rewards in proof of the genuineness of our references. The official reports of medical clinics and univer sities, the official communications of the Consul General for Italy at Melbourne; the diploma awarded by the International Exhibition, Amsterdam—all these are authentic docu ments, and, as such, not open to doubt. We add here epitome of one of the various cases I treated at the clinic of Schultz, M.D, Pro i fessor, etc.—"C. 8., 24 years old; conges tional abscess on the thigh. Incisions made in two places. Although Lister's dressing was applied, the secretion became, two days later, very copious, and had adopted a foetid decomposed character. The temperature rose enormously. In consequence the dressing was removed and in its place were made during the day-time repeated irrigations with Eucalypti Extract. The offensive faster dis appeared very soon, the fever abated within a few days, and the patient recovered after the lapse of several weeks. In this instance we must not lose sight of the fact that the latter treatment saved the patient's life.— (Advt.) 3



TENDERS T} BUILDERS. Fresh tenders are invited for Offices for building ! Society. Plans and specifications »t ■■my. office. Tenders, addressed the Chairman Ashburton Permanent Building Society, to b3 in not later than three p.m. on MONDAY, January 9, 1893. R. BIRD, 12t205 Architect.



TENDERS FOR HARVESTING. WANTED tenders for atooking and stacking about 600 acres, and stook ing and forking about 1000 acres. Tenders close TUESDAY, January 10, 1893, at 6 p.m. For particulars apply to 12t225 MAX FRIEDLANDER. TENDERS. rpENDERS are invited for STOOK- L ING and FORKING 350 acres of Grain (ir.ore or less). Tenders close on THURSDAY, January 12. All parti culars can be obtained from G. W. LEADLEY, I+2 Wakanui.



TENDERS. X \J ANTED tenders for stooking and forking about 1000 acres of crap. Tenders close on WEDNESDAY, January 11. Lowest or any tender not necessarily accepted. All particulars can be obtained from %. ■■/■■■■ GEORGE MURDOCH, Itß __ L'iuriston. I : TENDERS. ' i , Y\f"ANTED, tenders for purchase' of ' * " Cottage, and about half acre of land, on corner of North East Town Belt, Allenton. Tenders close on WEDNES DAY, 11. Further particulars from J. II MAYNARD, Princess Street, Or J. TUCKER, 115 Timber Merchant. t



MILES AND CO TINWALD SALEYARDS. MESSRS MILES AND CO., in structed by 0. J. Hakpbb, Esq., will submit to public competition at the Tinwald Yards on JANUARY 10, 1893 3 a Splendid Line of — OTA A Two-tooth HALF-BRED Zi \\J\J EWES. ALSO,— i OAA Two-tooth HALF-BRED IjUU wether?.. .'. These Sheep are.by English Leicester Rams out of Merino Ewes. They are well grown, in good condition, and as even as it is possible to make thorn. ' : Also on account of a client, — O£J r\ PRIME FREEZERS. F. A. ARCHER, Auctioneer. MILES & CO., 12*152 Ashburton and Rakaia.



I: MPOUNDED at Rakaia on January 1, I. by G. Shollpck. from Mr L. White's farm, one old COW. red and white ; in distinct hand on tump. If not claimed arid expenses paid will be sold at noon on JANUARY IU. G. SHELLOCK, 1&22 Poundkeeper. ■



Public Notices Miss Fitzroy, WILL be supported by her specially selected srrtfcpirise party, PLEASE READ ! Government House, Melbourne, October .16, 1891. Miss Ada Fitzroy—l am directed by his Excellency the Governor, to specially thank you for the clever, mystifying, and ' l'efined performance you favored his guests with on Wednesday afternoon last. Lady Hopetoun joins in wishing you every succes. E. W. Wallington, Private Secretary. Box Flan, Friedlander's. Priaes— Ss, 2s, Is. HAROLD ASffTON, 1 12 Manager.



Afford Estate. WE have several Blocks of Land on this Estate for sale on easy terms of payment. For particulars apply to T. BULLOCK, Or MILTSS AND CO., Ash burton'and Rakaia



F.CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBACCONIST NEW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site of the Old Shop, HAS just opened a Choice Assort ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair, Old Judge and Cameo. G.8.D., V.V., and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Diva s Cigars, Five Cigars and Case, Is.



ST. STEPHEN'S CHUHCH. rnHE REV. T. A. HAMILTON will JL conduct Divine Service TO-MOR ROW at 11 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. 1 25 ___________________ REGISTRATION OF DOGS. TVrOTICL] is hereby given that John —^ Olakk of Tinwald, saddler, has been appointed Registrar of Dogs, and that the dog registration fee for the year 18S3, has been fixed by resolution of the above Board at 2s 6d each for sheep dogs, and 10s each for all other dogs. Collars may be obtained afc the shop of Mr John Olaek, which is the appointed Regi stration Office for the sale of dog collars, C. E. FOOKS & SON, 1 14 Clerks to the Board.



Stephens Bros., Market Hoisk. JAM. JAM TUST ARRIVED, special Consign U ment of English and Mauritius SUGARS-Crushed Loaf, etc. Also, One Ton of the Finest Patras and Vontizza CURRANTS, Valencia RAISINS, Sultana Raisins, English Peels and English Crystalised Fruits— 11 nesv and specially selected. A few nice parcels FA.NCY CROCKERY and CHINA WARE, etc., suitable for Christmas presents,



NOTICE TO FARMERS/ I WILL be at the" Tinwald Yards on TUESDAY Next. Entries maybe left with MR HENRY ZANDER, Merchant, Ashburton. J. T, FORD, 1 29 Auctioneer. NOTICE TO FARMERS. I am prepared to take risks on growing crops and grain in stack or barn, at lowest current rates. For particulars apply to HENRY ZANDER, 1 30 Merchant, Ashburton.



Very Lowest Legitimate Maries Prices!) Come ans INSPECT OUR STOCK EARLY AND OFTEN. STEPHENS BEOS. WAITED KNOWN. A T THE REQUEST OF MANY OF



2Qs REWARD, LOST, in Ashburton on January 2, 1893, Shaggy Yellow Collie dog, answers to the name of Bam, had G.C.C collar on. Return same to Mas Camp bell's Ly ttelton Restaurant.» If found in anyone's possession after this notice they will be prosecuted. 1 27 O. P. MoCALLUM. THE EDUCATIONBOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY.



fTIHE Education Board of the District J- of North Canterbury proposes thafc the locality oomprising that part of the district befween the branches of the river Ashburton and the school districts of Greenstreet and Alford Forest shall be formed into a separate school district to. be called AshVurton Forks, pursuant to the Education Act, 1«77. The Board hereby calls a public meeting of the house, holders in such locality, to be held at Mrs Mary Campbell's, Spreadeagle, on TUESDAY, the Seventeenth day of January, 1893, at seven o'clock in the evening, for the purpose of Electing a Committee and of considering the bound aries of the said proposed, school dis*-^ Vli "'---« Z* members of Committee to be elected is five. The Board further directs thac the first, meeting of sucli Committee be held in the place appointed for the election, upon the same evening. J, V. COLBORNE-yEEIi, Secretary.. Christchurch, January % 1893. "' 131



MY CUSTOMERS, I HAVE ENGAGED A FIRST-CLASS BOOTMAKER TO TAKE ORDERS AND 1 REPAIR ALL BOOTS PURCHASED ON THE PREMISES, AT EXTREMELY MODERATE PRICES, VJVIIKKU ORK,



THE WALKER COBK EXTRICTOK, Pronounced the best Mechanical Cork Extractor in the Market, as it pulls the Cork the easiest and removes it quickest from the Screw. Its ure prevents the agitation of carbo lated or other beverages, and allows th sediment to remain undisturbed in th° oottk Designed tot ohe use of hotels, resits* v .ants ealoons, clu.b.s and families. Orn ? mental in appearanae aa,d lull mcko. plated. ' Special terma to jobbers, M*au|actured by the TWWAI<fcWQOIjs COMPANY



I HIGHLY IMPORTANT AUCTION SALE. TO GRAZIERS, FARMERS, DAIRYMEN, BUSINESS MEN, INI) O'illKllS. By order ot the Administrators in the Estate of the late John MaN.sox, Ksq., of "The Pines," Feilding f^\ ORTON & SON and R. 8. ABRAHAM, in conjunction with FREEMAN yJT R. JACKSON & CO., will offer for sale by Public Auction, on WEDNESDAY AND THURSDAY, JANUARY 11 and 12, 1893, at I.SO p.m sharp, at the Rooms of the Borough Saleyards, Palmerston North, New Zealand, Als Farm* ; ach varying from 20 to 1000 Acres, being the four magnificent properties of the late John Man son, and respectively situated as follows, namely : — EDINKILLIE PARK, 3115 ACRES, 2^ miles from Palmerston North ;, THfl WANGANUI HUIBOR BOARD BLOCK, 2697 ACRES, 9 miles from Feilding; , THE MANCHESTER-WAITUN A STAN WAY BLOCK, 7262 ACHES, 4 miles from Halcombe and 12 from Feilding ; THE MANGANUI BLOCK, 720 ACRES, 2\ miles from Midhurst and 3£ from Stralford ; the total comprising 13,860 ACRES of splendid land, whish, in point of position, richness of aoiJ, crappim' and grazing qualities, are UNSURPASSED IN THE NORTH ISLAND. Therefore, whether as a paradise for Dairying, grounds for the early maturing and fattening of Stock, rich fertile lands suitable for the successful and abundant growth of cereals, root crops, vegetables, and fruits, they at no distant date must greatly increase in value, and are now a grand, sure, safe, and most profitable investment. That this is no overdrawn picture, as regards at least the Edinkillie Park Estate, see two letters in the "New Zealand Times" of 13th and 23rd January, 1891, from the travelling correspondent of that journal—an entirely disinterested witness—entitled "Dp the Wellington-Manawatu Line ;" also see Plans and Descriptive Catalogue. Terms Liberal ; Title, Land Transfer A.ct. Intending purchasers wishing to inspect the Estates, can do so on living notice to the Managers— - ■ * I Mk, A. Allan, P. 0., Box 63, Palm^ston North ;Mro. J Bridle, Stan way, Halnombe ; Mr P. Lynch, near Colyton, Feilding ; Mr Thomas VicKfih's, Midhurst, near Stratford. For Terms, Plans, and Descriptive Catalogues of these valuable properties apply to either of [he Auctioneers, Palmerston North, Feildipw, Bulls, o# Wanguiiui; D. and W Manson. Feilding; The Bank of Now South Wales, Auckland, Wellington, Chnsfcchureh, Dunodin, &c. ; Bank of New Zeahnd, Wellington, Palmeratou North, Feilding,Wanganui, &c. 122



I FOR PRIVATE SALE. Complete Thrashing* - Plant. 1 VT7E have for Private Sale a Complete . y^ Thrashing Pknt, consisting of Eight Hr.rse-power Traction Engine, by Fowler ; Combine, with five-feet Drum, by Foster, with Elevator's complete ; all ih first-class working order. Full particulars on application. 12 221 FRIEDLANDER BKOS.



11. R Boimiitgt»n, BEGS to announce to* tho public of Ashburton and surrounding districts, THAT HE HAS COMMENCED BUSINESS AS CHEMIST & .DRUGGIST, In Premises next to New Zealand Cloth ing Factory, EAST STBEK T. The shop has benn conveniently and elegantly fitted, and completely appointed in every respect. i' . ■ MR H. E. BONNINGTON Having had twelve years experience with Me Geo. Bonninqton, of Christchurch, ; trusts with :cartful attention to merit a sliare of patronage. 12§21



FOR SALE, O MASSES REAPERS & BINDERS, Stationary Axle, at Specially Se duced Prices. Apply, 12*35 IfRIEDLANDER BROS J?jres©trj»ro ) Your JKyesigfli-t, Arid have your Eyes 'properly Tested by the New Sight Testing System of N. LAZARUS, OCULIST OPTICIAN, < j '■ . ■'■■ ■ ■..-. ■ ov London, Melbourne, and Calcuttta. Sole Agent for Ashburton, ft*: SSALEK, Watchmaker and JtJVrellery WHO has been thordßgh'ly instructed in this unequalled system. Each eye tested separately, and different lenses (" if required") fitted into frames made to fit different styles of faces, thus ensuring accuracy of vision and comfort.



! WHY NOT CUT Al)ASlllK THE HOLIDAYS ? V\THEN you can get a good lib, good V V workmanship and good material at the Scientific Tailoring Company, where you know Lußlow is capable to thoroughly rig you out at a low cost for cash. New and splendid lots of fancy Trouserings, Coating, and Twoods of great assortments to choose from. |^* Note the old address— T&NORED STREET, Near Arcade, ASHBURTON



TKckcr and Slean JTT AY E FOR SALE ALL KINDS OF COAL, WHITE & BLACK PINK FIREWOOD, LIME AND CEMENTj ' AND BUILDING MATEEIALS of every description. PRODUCE. OATS, BRA.N, CHAFF, &o. SPECIAL TO THRESHING MACHINE PROPRIETORS. Just liaadinj>—Splendid Shipment of NEWCASTLE COAL. Tucker X Bean, GOAL, TIMBER, AND GENERAL PRODUCE MERCHANTS.



J. SB ALT & CO., /SEEDSMEN, TUENIP SEASON, 1892. "VTOW Arrived, our Season's Stock 0? PUEE TUENIP SEEDS, Specialty Imported from the Celebrated Seed Firm of J, CARTER & CO., LONDON Farmers are specially requested ta note the above, Samples ar\d quotations on application to J. SEALY &. CO, EAST STREET



"BOT FLY. THE WELL ~NOWN PAGE'S HORSE OIL has been tested by experts, and found to be the best remedy for the Bot Fly. One abplication a week raises a scurf, and the fly cannot penetrate the skin.



THE HORSE'S FRIEND. PAGE'S No, 1 Horse Oils. Sure cure for sprains, bruises, or swellings of any kind in-horses. PAGE'S No. 2 Horse Oik, Sure cure for sores on b:\cks oii shoulders, and any l^ind. of broken wottndg. Numbers of Testimonials can be produced. AGENTS. For Cherfcsey, Mr T, McTPSowell, Stare keeper, i For Ashburton, Mr Anderson, Saddler For Tinwald, Mr Clark. Saddler. For Geraldine, Mr Connolly, Saddler. For Timaru, Mr Price, Saddler, Sole Maker and Proprietor : F. W. PAGE, CHERTSEY, CANTERBURY. $187



CHBISraAS HOLIDAYS. €. tl BROOKE, ;OPERATrVE CHEMIST, ASHBURTON, BEGS to notify that he is now manu facturing AERATED WATEES, Of a very Superior Quality, which ho. is supplying at Feduced Prices.— Finest Lemonade Genuine Soda Water ; - Belfast Ginger Ale Faspberryade Champagne Cider Lemon Squash—The favourite summer drink Kola-nut Champagne—A new invigorat-" . ing tonic, with a nice nutty flavour. Orders for any of the »bove may be left; at *■• The Dispensary " with Mr Prayed*,, or at the Factory, Cameron threat. C. M. Brooke will be glad if intending custoryevs will kindly send in their orders ea ly to avoid a rush.



A nice piece of Furniture is a very I appropriate and pleasing Christ- I mas and New Year's Gifo < —And I I'U'kfoi <1 A I iMlrilJ * ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE 'TVhERE is on view a very Choice and J_ Varied Collection of all Sorts of HOUSEHOLD FURNITURE\ Manfactured by the Firm and Guaran teed to wear well. A Laige Stonk ol Choice Patterns in Carpets, Liaoleums, Floor Cloths, Iron Bedsteads, American and Austrian Bent Wood Chairs, etc., etc, at the ASHBURTON Furniture Warehouse, TAN O RED STREET, Opposite the Arcade.



IBE.G to announce to my Customers and Friends, I have commenced Business of FII/TER-ttAKING is ■  WILLIAM AND TANCIiED STREETS. the hot weather .is set in no one should be without a Filter, as the most eminent authorities on sanitary matters in Europe, America, and Australia have long since decided iliat death in its most appalling forms lui'ks in impure water or beverages made from or cooked in it. , THE ACME FILTER supplies the I long wanted Filter for the Plains waver 1 races antitank water. It can be new supplied, charged with Charcoal, etc., or the Limestone Block,' The latter is used all through Australia in Hospitals, Asylums, Schools, Hotels, and Railway Stations, etc.. It is easily cleaned and imparts to the water lime that is required for the body. Every medical man adviaea the use of filtered water, and ; apart, from the sanitary point of view, the luxury of clean, pure water is recognised by all. " ■■ ■'• ■"' ■ "'- '■ PATENTEE & MANUFACTURER, W. HL Itule, ,mm ashburton.



:^^ ROBERT MURRi^^^J ;^^^g . PRACTICAL ..; W^tcli^ and Clock ,^f^s^^ MAKEE. GOLB AND SILVERSMITH, fee, EAST STREET. T HAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of lii-'h-cbiss • t J.Veuty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, wiHi the large stock already on hand, enables me to show a Variety of Elegant Designs UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COxMMITTEES, &o. A Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions; WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARE, FANCY GOODS, &c, Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents, &c PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH.



MTTCHELL & TURNER ■ ARE NOW OFFERING THE BALANCE '■'■■>' OP ■ ' ■ ■ THIS SEASON'S GOODS SPECIAL PRICES. : SUMMER SUITS, SUMMER MANTLES AND JACKETS SUMMER MILLINERY * SUMMER DRESSES PULL DRESS, DOUBLE WIDTH, GREYS & FAWNSj For 8s Od.



HARVEST, 1§92.;i. John Orr and Co. \ 1000 Bales Binding Twine 25 Drums Colza Oil .70 Cabe. Binding \\ii o 3. Cases Hay Forks 60 Cases Valvohne 0.1 ffiOO Doz.ri Knife Sections 40 Cases Lubrolene Oil 1000 Machine Chains ; i loSS^oil 1 5 O.sksßoltn, Rivets, and Washes ; LANDING EX TEKOA AND DOKIO-. 2 Cases Plated Teapots, Cruets, Half Ton Red Lead : Frames, Jam Spoons, Butter H*]f Ton Assorted Paiirs Dishes 5 Baleg Wall Paper 2 Cases Table and Pocket Cutlery 1 Cask Files and Rasps 2 Cases Leather Belting 2 Cases Copper Rivets 2 Cases Locks and Hinges 1 Cask Preserving Pan 3 °2 mrUm| T P? lled- Oil 2 Oaska Holloware 2 lons White Lead 5 Cases Handles GROCERIES and PROVISIONS. A LARGE ASSORTMENT OF FIEST-OLASS G-OO3DS AT WHOLESALE PRICES. JOHN ORR & CO. CHRISTMAS, 1892. fTTE HAVE JUST RECEIVED A SPECIAL LOT New Suitings & Trouserings IN THE LATEST STYLES GENTLEMEN 1 | REQUIRING NEW SUITS FOR THE HOLIDAYS, SHOULD LEAVE THEIR ORDERS WITH US AS EARLY AS POSSIBLE. CBAIGHEAD k BERRYIAN, Tailors and Outfitters, ASH.BT7RTON cfe RAKAIA,



" ■■■■■.." THE j ASHBUiTONJSPENSAnY THE Business hitherto carried on by Mr C. M. Brooke will be conducted ' in future by i Mr li. B. S*ri©Uair<i. The present stock will be largely augmented, and aray article not held will be immediately procured and kept in stock afterwards. A correct copy of all Prescriptions will be made, and it will only be necessary for a customer to give the copied number when requiring a renewal. All country orders ■•wi'l receive prompt attention, and ifc will be the new proprietor s endeavor to make "THE DISPENSARY" a well appointed establishment in. every respect,



MR T BULLOUE " TO LET, at a Low Rental—Those com tnodious premises in East Street, at present occupied as a Kindergarten School. Possession can be given about December 26. 200 ACRES in grass, Mitcham Road.— Not having sold this by auction, I am prepared to receive offers for it. £115. —Price required for a quarter acre section, together with Cottage with verandah, Grey street. Easy terms, viz., £10 cash, balance by instalments; interest only 7 per cent per annum. -i | £'200.—Special sum to lend on good freehold security. TINWALD. FOR SALE Town Sections '413 and 414, HarlanJ street. Price, £12 10ft each. Exceptionally easy terms, viz., £1 for section deposit, balance by iuetal men's? T. BULLOCK, Estate Agent,