MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under subject to the necessary alterations :— WEDNESDAY, December 27* San Francisco mail. Due London Jan. 31.

Note. —In order to pass at printed paper rates, Christmas cards must be in envelopes with the flap turned in, but not gummed, or in a wrapper entirely open at one end, so that the contents can be easily examined.

Ashburton Guardian Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1893. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

During the last week 164 persons have died from influenza in London. Sir Philip H. W. Carrie succeeds the Right Hon. Sir Glare Ford as British Ambassador at Constantinople.' Attention in drawn to Mr S. Salek's, jeweller, advertisement of new goods for Christmas and Hew Year. The " Otftgo Daily limes " says :— The totalisator, so long as it remains legalised and pays its quota to the national exchequer, may almost be regarded as a State institution. The totalisator ia doomed, and we hope that the formation of the Social Reform Associ ation will hasten the day of its abolition; On Monday December 25 (Christmas Day). Tuesday 26 h (Boxing Day), and Monday Januiry 1 (New Yejr's Day), the Post and Telegraph Office will be closed except from 9 till 10 am. and 7 till 8 p.m. On Christmas Day and New Year's day mails wilbe closed at 6.30 a.m On Box ing day no mails will be despatched after 10 a.m. Once in a certain number of years Christ mas day falls on M mday, as it does this year. When it so falls it is possible for the management of the Ashburton Publishing Company to give the printing staff twp straight out holidays, so that Christmas eve, Christmas Day, and Boxing day can be called for once their very own. This year this arrangment will be followed, ■ and no Guardian will be published on Christmas day nor on Boxing day, and no Mail will be issued on Boxing day. A building will be erected immediately on the site of that recently destroyed by fire in which the Kindergarten was conducted. It is expected that the new building will be ready just as the holidays are over, and the Kindergarten will re-open in the new house. Every success is wished to the Kindergarten teachers, whose school hu been temporarily closed by the fire, and it is satisfactory to know that the disaster will not have the effect of banishing this useful institution from Ash burton. The Christmas number of the "Triad," the monthly magazine of music, science, and art, published by the Dresden Piano Com* pany, is to hand, and is a really excellent number. The musical supplement is made up wholly of Christmas carols, and is clearly lithographed. The carol "It came upon the midgnight clear," is a sweetly pretty one, arranged for four voices, with a soprano obbligato in illustration of the angels' song to the listening world, and the arrangement is strikingly effective. The last page is occupied with a " Nowell," that will be very acceptable at this season. The letterpress of the number is exceedingly interesting, and musical readers will find it valuable also. The local agent for the Dresden Com* pany is agent for the magazine. In the Sydenham Licensing case on Wed nesday Mr Justice Denniston allowed the appeal of Mr Hadfield, licensee of the Crown Hotel, against the dtcision of the Resident Magistrate convicting him of illegally sell ing liquors. The question to be disposed of in the appeal, had been, his Honor said, was the Magistrate entitled to take evidence upon ani decide the validity of the certifi cate? The appellant-produced his license in due form from the proper authority, and also a certificate that there had been nothing on the faoe of the proceedings to suggest any incapacity. Was the Magistrate entitled to go behind this apparently regular pro cedure of the Licensing Court, and receive evidence as to the existence or non-exist ence of conditions which would authorise such procedure? The appeal was allowed with £10 103 costs. At the meeting of the Trustees of the Dun edin Hospital on Wednesday a letter was read from the Ashburton Baard in reply to a demand for piymenb in connection with a patient from that district who was treated in the Dunedin Hospital. The Ashburton Board forwarded a cheque for less than the sum claimed, with the intimation that the offer was made without prejudice, and the Dunedin Board thereupon resolved to annex the cheque and to acknowledge it as having been received in part payment only, levying the balance to be recovered, if need b§, subsequently. Mr Robin afterwards raised the question as to the propriety of this act; but his co-trustees maintained that they had power to do what they had resolved upon and to accept it ai part payment only. The words f * without prejudice " they construed in their own favour, as indicating without prejudice to themselves, and not as protect" ing the party making the offer. It' is' not ijiat the question may require tjie unanswerable official utterance for its (solution,

On Wednesday last the Rev T. A. and I* Mrs Hamilton entertained the choir boys at j the Parsonage. The lad* played cricket, J etc., on the lawn, and tea was provided for them on the grass by their hosts. After wards the Rev Mr Hamilton addressed the ohoiisters, who numbered about fifteen, and expressed his pleasure at meetin? them there as also his satisfaction with their behaviour and attention to their duties. Prizes, pro vided by special collection amongst the parishioners were preeented byMwHamilton. Mr J. R. Steel has just completed to the order of Mrs G. Scott a handsome dog-cart which may be seen in Mrs Scott's stables, in Burcett street. The body and framework are made of ash wood, the panels of kauri, and decorated with nicely worked honey suckle wood. The shafts are of lancewood, and the trap is fitted with a Colling's axle. As will be seen by the mention of the materials used in its construction the trap should last like " the Deacon's one hoss shay," immortalised by Oliver Wendell Holmes, and a glance at it will show that in appearance it lacks nothing. The trap has been finished lhroughout on Mr Steel's premises, in West street, and is certainly a credit to the establishment.

SPORTING

- ♦ —■ ,-f - RAKAIA BOXING DAY SPORTS AND RACES. The following are the acceptances and entries:— Maiden Trot—Cass, Kaoo, Loyal, Uleg, Buckeye, Billy, MaeJrand Dampier. Three Mile Trot—Kaoo, Loyal, Billy, Buckeye, Boston Maid and Robert. Maiden Flat Race—Ardroy, Flyaway, Mouse, Rotomahana, Romeo, Juliet and Morven. Selling Race—Hetty, Ardroy, Borneo, May Queen and Collina. Farmers'Plate—Manilla, Rotomahana and Flyaway. Ladies'Purse—May Queen, Somertbn and Manilla, 100 Yards—W. Duncan, J. Duncan, J. McNair, J. Bruce, E. Larraman, G, ,Baxter, H. Hood, J. S. Smith and J. H. Cornelius. 440 Yards-J. McNair, J. Bruce, B. Larraman and J. H. Cornelius. Bicycle Race—W. Sharp, D. Street, J. Brimioombe and R. H. Daviaon. Entries for all other events close on the ground. _■-■——._

COMMERCIAL.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Sydney, December 21. At the wool sales there was a strong demand though no material change in prise. Greasy crossbreds brought 6£d to lOd ; scoured fleeces 10£ dto Is s£d« Melbourne, December 21. The wool sales were excitingly brisk. Prices were very firm with a hardening tendency Greasy merino realised up to 9fJ. it i"» estinaatel that the wheat yield is 13,985;000 bushels, or an average of slightly in excess of 10 bushels per acre; 6,045,000 bushels are available f6r ex port. London, December £0. The fc'»tal quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 3,036.000 quarters, and for the Continent 1,108,000 quarters.

Ashburton Markets.

Mr David Thomas reports upon the live stock market in the Aehburton couuty for the week ending December 19 :— On Tuesday at the Ashburton yards the usual weekly sale of live stock was held- Al though thsre was a fairly aree yarding of sheep *nd cattle, the market for bath was extremely dull. In consequence of there bting no sale next Tuesday the butchers' pens were rushed witn fat sheep, the entry being greater than the d« mand, and to affect ea'es vendors hid to be content with greatly reduced values. The demand for good etbre hoggets is still keen, but there is little or no demand for old merino and crossbred ewes with lambs. The total entry for the day consisted of about 4000 sheep and 50 head of cattle, of which my entry comprised 2676 sheep and 31 head of cattle. The followine are the principal sales effected by me—63 fat merino ewes, 53 6d ; 32 crossbreds, 10* 61; 41 merino ewes, 7s ; 33 merino ewes, 6s 7d ; 50 merino ewes, 5s 3d ; 20 merino wethers, 7« 101; 63 merino ewes, 5* ltd ; 25 crossbreds, 9s 2d ; 24 crossbreds, 9i Id; 24 crossbre 1 ewes, 8s sd; 26 merino ewes, 4s 61; 36 crossbred ewes, 9a 6d; 212 hoggets, 10a 4d ; 85 hoggets, 10s 8d ; 356 crossbred ewes and lambs, 4s; 90 two and four-tooth wethers, 10s 6d ; 224 crossbred «wes and lambs, 4s; 84 merino ewes and lambs, 43 2d. In cattle I sold 1 fat heifer, £6 14<j 6d ; 1 cow, £S 2a fid ; 1 cow,|£s 12a U ; 1 steer, £8 ; 1 cow, £5 153 ; 1 cow in profit, £5 10s • 1 steer, £6 17s 6d j 2 cows, £6 10* j 2 stores, S6s; 3 stores. £3 10s 6d} 2 stores, 32s ; X red cow, £4 11s ; 3 stores, £3 2s; 1 bull, £3$ 1 store steer, £3 13s ; 1 store steer, £1 16s.

Miss Barratt's School.

The annual presentation <i prizes and breaking up for the Christmas holidays in connection with Miss Barratt'g private school in Cameron street, took ploca to day. Work done by the children during the year was on view at the scho 1 and was evidence of painstaking care bestowed upon them by Miss Barratt and her assistant, Miss Books. The mapping, some of which was oolored, was especially good, anl would be crsditable to much older pupite. Mrs T, A. Hamilton, who judged the sewing work of the children, commented very favorably on that department of the children's educa tion. But it is in music that Miss Barratt appears to draw the little ones out best, and several items, including con certed numbers, pianoforte dueta, and solos were well rendered. A noticeable feature was the pleasant, kindly manner Miss Barratt adopts towards her pupils." Following is the prize list: English.—Class I-Violet Kelly 1, Lottie Fooks 2, Violet Simpson 3. Class If, Kenneth Baxter 1, Lucy Kemptlprne 3. Class 111 -I'» P»ul 1, Nora Simpson 2. Class IV—Leslie Purnell 1, Willie Home 2. Class V—Dora Stevenson 1, Laura Beach 2. Class Vl—May White 1. Mabel Berry man 2. Ciass VII— Charles Beach 1, Zac Ferriman 2. Sewing. — Class I—Mary Digby 1, Lottie Fookf 2 ; Violet Simpson special prizi. Class ll—Dora Stevenson 1, Emily Williams 2. Special prizes—Con duct, Annie Ferriman and Richard Baxter. Grammar—Charles Segera. Writ ing'— Mary Digby. Reading — Harry Fooks. Spelling—Lucy Kelly. Writing —Emily Williams. Arithmetic — Dora Bland. Singing—Bella Bryant. Industry — Milea Segers. Industry— Octavius Digby. Punctuality—Nina Reid-

Holloway's Pills.—Weakening weather. —The sultry summer days strain the nerves of the feeble and' decrepit, and disease may eventuate unless some restorative, snch as these purifying Pills, be found to correct the disordering tendency. Holloway's medicine gives potency to the nervovs sys tern, which is the source of all vital move ments, and presides over eveiy action which maintains the growth and well-being of the body. No one can over estimate the necessity ot keeping the nerves well strung, br the ease \vith Which these pills accomplish that'end. They are the knost unfailing antidotes to indigestlon.irregu/ar circulation, palpitation, sick headache, and costiveness, and have therefore attained the largest sal* and, hjghest reputation.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray. R.M.)

IN BANKRUPTCr.

The following is the remaining evidence taken and the conclusion of the report of the case against James O&horne, farmer, for alleged breaches of the I ankruptcy Act:—

Henry (Jsborne, bio.' her of accused, managed the adjoining farm to James Osborne's. Knew Mr Zander obtained judgment against James Osborne. Knew the plant belonged to his father. Haw his brother James same night he heard of the judgment, and went on purpose to cell him, Advistd him to move the things on account of his father. Did net thiok he said he wou'd shift them. This was on Saturday night. On Monday morning very early—ie was not quite light -heard someone coming. When he got up Lund gome of his father's things had been brought. Did not know who brought them. An organ of his brother's was brought. A trap horse was brought a day or two after. It was James Osborne's. Did not know who brought it; a wagonette was brought at same time', and a winnow ing machine, also James Osborne's, was brought. James said these things were his. He did not give witness any reason for removiog his own things. James left Ashburton some time after his bank ruptcy. Lent him meney to go to Tara naki. He did not leave his address. Cross-examined by Mr Purnell—James went to Taranaki to look for work. Wit ness had advised him to go. Was under bhe impression that Zander could seize his father's goods on his brother's place. Edward Wingfield Hanmer, manager Cor Miles and Co, at Ashburton, had transactions with accused. He purchased 174 wethers on April 26, 1892, and gave a bill for £125 3s 2d at three months. Witness held bo security. Took op this bill -and renewed it. Accused said j the sheep were ail right, and the wool coming in. He got wool packs, bat did not say any sheep had been disposed of. The bill was renewed a fourth time for three month*. Witness thought the sheep were still fell on the farm. Did not get the woo!. Was at the first meeting of creditors. Never got the sheep. Accused was indebted at the time of his bank ruptcy for the full amount of the value of the sheep and interest. Found the sheep had been disposed of without witness s knowledge. Cross-examined by Mr Pur nell—The sheep were bought from Miles and Co. David Thomas, auctioneer, Ash burton, said that at date of bankruptcy accused was indebted to him £102 odd. Had several conversations with accused before his bankruptcy. Advised him to file. Was not at the private meeting of the creditors, at which it was arranged to take 7s 6d in the £ and give Osborne time to raise the money. Went into value of his stock and declined, for two reasons— one was, besause Mr Friedlander had secured all the proceeds. He supplied a list of assets, amounting to £234, includ ing a small quantity of seed wheat and oats. The list produced is the one he gave, one of live and dead stock. TJie bulk of it subsequently proved to belong ts his father. Cross-examined-by Mr Pm nell.—The first meeting of creditors was held before his bankruptcy twenty four hours after he had delivered his wheat to Friedlander. Wheat was at low rates, but his crop might easily have b. en 100 per cent better under ordinary cir cumstances. Under such circumstances he might have carried on. Bj Mr Wild ins;—Knew now that accused owed £1300 The crop paid Fried lander 20i in the £. Should liko to know what the valued the crop was. It should ba £200 odd. By carrying on witness meant accused could have arranged % composition. He could not have paid 20) in the £ all round. Was not aware till after the mee'ing that accused's grain was secured. Did not think i". was registered. This concluded the case for the prosecution. Mr Purnell submitted there was no evidence of concealment of goods. The only thing proved was that the father's goods had been removed and that certain small articles belonging to accused had been also taken to hi* brother's but it was not shown by whom. They may have been taken for a perfectly legitimate purpose without tha slightest idea or intention of Osborne's creditors being de frauded. As to incurring debts without any prospect of paying them, as a fact Mr Zander had been paid a large part of his claim Friedlander had advanced his money on security, and had been pad in full. He (Mr Purnell) should not cill any rebutting evidence, as it could be brought if necessary In the event of the i case going for trial. The Magistrate st id it appeared to be for his consideration whether there was a charge to meet- There was evidence ot accused having contracted debts without a reasonable prospect of paying the tame. Neither had he kept books. Certain of his goods had been removed during the night, and just previous to his bankruptcy, and the accused had disappaared himself. There was sufficient grounis tor investi gation by a jury and accused would b« committed for trial at the next sitting of the Supreme Court at Christchuroh on February 19. Bulwou!dbe accepted in two sureties of £50 each and himself in £100.

James Upborne was further chersrpd with obtaining goods to the Value of £65 from Henry Zander on false pretences. John Davison, Deputy-Official Assignee, said the ascertained deb's in Oaborne'a estate were over £1300, the greater por tion of which had ao rud prior to January 1, 1893, Included was a debt of £672 Is to James Osborne, senior. Witness in vest i»ated the claim and accepted the, proof. James Oaborne, senior, father of ac cused, said the latter rented a tarm from him—lSO acres, latterly at; £1 per acre. The p'anfc belonged to witness. Could not sty the v >lue of it, but it consisted of four horses, a double-furrow plough on James* f-trni, and a roller between th? two farms occupied by J&vet> and George, two sets of three-horse harrows, reaper and binder by Deering, three drays \>e« tween the two farms, horse-power chaff cutter and orusher. Did not thiuk ac cused h\d any plant of his own and did not authorise him to mortgage or sell the plant. Henry Zander, merchant, Ashburton, said accused wis indebted to him at the end of h> t year. Before January 1893 he had enquired as to Osbotne's means of paying, who said he would always pay 20s in the £, or expressions to chat effect, at various b'm?s within eighteen months of his bankruptcy, and always represented the plant on the farm as his own. Did net ask for a bill of sale Ewly in Feb ruary Osborno obtained £25 from wit ness, and in January 1893 he got twine and other cr«ods from witness to the value of about £15. Did not go into his posi tion in January, Gave him credit with-; out question. Went into his position \n February, when he got the £25. He said he wanted it for harvesting expenses. He made representations to witness after ha gave him the goqisand after he save him the money in February and March 1Q93. The Btacement he nude In 1892 was be fore witness gave him the credit. Mr Wilding said after Mr Zander's evi dence he could not go on with the charge, which was dismissed. ,

Imperial Politics.

[PER PRK3S ASSOCIATiqN.^ Lqnpqk, December 90. ° It Ib suggested that the praent session shall be continued throughout next year, qwing to the backward state of business. Among tin arguments brought forward in support of the proposition is the avoidance of the Queen's Speech and the debate on tb,e , Address-in-Beply.

Ashbuton Schools Exhi bition.

_ , .->♦ .. ■■ ■■/,. 7116 **nual exhibition by the scholar* -?• of ihe A»i a ton schools was he-d yeater? ', day in t\ schoolroom. Though the exhibits we, perhaps i«ot so uumerous as last year, n^ appeared to ba •« im- . provemene in \ e qua liry of the work shown, which mo^ than accounted fur the deficiency in numbw 8 , Ttken as a whole, therefore, the exhi^j on was again • great success aa Bhowin, what cm be done by boys and giris in th^r le sure time, when their busy brains aid their never cuing limbs, which often V,mpt one to think they have solved the seewt of per petual motion, are turned to good account. To look round the exhibition, and see the work (hat had been aoconipluhed out of school hours by the children of oar school district, it wouli appear that the old couplet "Satan fiudssome misehitf still for idle hands to do" is simply a dead letter amongst the exhihitors, not Iron fault of its principle, but from the faot ■ that the exhibition must h»ve monopo ised the idle hands and also their capabilities for mischief. Another advan age of theM j exhibitions, and perhaps the main one, is . thit besides keeping the yoongstare oak of mischief, and teaching chtm industrious !£' and persevering habits, the children themselves by following their own inoJU '"-'■ nations furnish the best criterion a* t*/ : the vocations they are nsturally adapt*} for, and which it would be well for uisn| / to fellow in after life. This is a know* .":■ , ledge that, however desirable and imporv tant to every child, is not at present supplied through the public schools curriculum, and until It is, for that nc counc aloDe these exhibitions fill an important want, and patents would do well to encourage their children to take ; psr; in them. -^—■—^ A noticeable feature in the tJisplay was the infinite variety, and especially amongst the boys there were seldom two exhibits of the same kind. Everything imaginable appeared to be there. Collections ot birds' eggs. New Zealand woods, ferns, drawings, paintings, wall decorations, fancy knitting and embroidery, tables, mansion houses, a plate of large goose* berries, a loaf of bread and » jam roll, ete* r - Mifficient to commence s young museum. Aa useful and as neat ss anything in thf room was a handsome orosiassntel tsJbls) made by W. Olsen, with the oentrsl portion inlaid with different; woods, * piece of workmanship extremely credit* , able for so young a lad. There were several collections of rare birds' eggs, and. these were very complete. For these Stanley Homersham secured first with*. most varied assortment, his collection ranging from two emu eggs to those of quails, crows, hawks, and many others. Alfred Silceck is another promising yovth who evidently has a genius forvollecting, but not eggs. His portion of the room contains about forty different kinds of New Zealand woods, together with quirts* and coal specimens. The MoPheraota Bros, have pat their heads together sad a miniature mansion and grounds very nicely put together is the result. Pass. ing on to the girls' department it is very pleasing to note the uniform neatness ana good taste shown in all their work, and as with tha boys' to particularise all deserv* ing would occupy too much ■pace. Little rfybil Segers dressed her large doll in pale bl ue trimmed with scarlet, so that it looked perftc \f killing, and in this particular department Sybil evidently has a natural taste. Artificial hyacinths were clever'y made by Florrie Cookson and were most deceptive. Muriel Douglas showed a well executed drawing. Be sides the work of the children there were exhibited some excellent paintings by Miss Orr, and also by Misses Uertie Sparrow and Cistrie Jones, last year's pupils, f»ncy work by Miss Alcorn ,- and a beautiful sample of a tea cloth, worked by a lady at Horn?, and exhibited by Mrs C BraddeU 5 » l»rKe collection of insects, noxiJusandben,ficia!,byMrW. W.Smith. An extra exhibit; alsoi was a pur of woollen stockings made by a lady in Shetland and [exhibited by Mr J. Clucas, and these, to use the words ot a lady present, were " something marvellous m ths way of ■ stocking.." The drawing, wd writing shown was the work of the children m school hours. Following is a list of the priz3 winners : —. . House and Warden-lst pnza, Norman and Andrew McPherson ; waggou-2nd P riz3, C Bonninston; stool- 2ad prize, Gordon Meddins; Bcreen-2ud prize, Gordon Meddins ; blackboard and easel— Andrew Chapman; collection of birds eggs—lst priz2» Bt»nUjy Hcmersham y 2nd cri*»,*Tom Smith and Charlea Mit chell ; colleation of birds' eggs and nests -Ist prize, Id. MilUchampj oollestion of w^Sds-lst prize, Alfred SUcockji collection of minerals—lst prue, Alfred Silcock ; specimens for the microscope— Ist priza, George Mayne; bird cages 2ndpriz>, H. Barrett; ornamental table —Ist prize, W Olson. Fanoy work-Cushions, Boss Page, 1, Milly Page, 2, LeUa Hanison h c ; wool. work-Amy Clark 1, Mary Hampton 21 dressed doll-Sybil Segers 1; waU pockets-Hannah Barrow i, Bose tod Lily Page he; cosie»--Msry OoUison L Ada Bell 2, Kditb Smith, he; crow stitch -Muriel Douglas 1; wall ornament*— Beetle Stribling 1; P lctnw 'IMB,*V Laura Kempthorne 1, Charles Argyle.2 f fancy orooheting—Neily Rowan 1, Luste Hampton 2; knitted stocfangs-Ahoa White 1, Uila Harrison and Gercie Meddins 2 j cooheted slippers-Muriel Revell 1 j kettle holder-Etajne I*ur»* 1 crocheted underclothing-Ohre Msddns 1. Lucy Willers 2, Clara Ohapmanbo, Helen Turner c; crocheted shawl—Donnlt Abhton 1. •...!.— « Flower pot -Edward Bwkeretaff 1, art?fici*l hy*cinths—Fiorrie O««on 1 1 se»«eed w«»rk—Kittie Bell hSSPtQV man 3; fretwork-Charles Mitohell 2j ba ijo-Walter Cambridjie 1; windmill— Hamilton Dou«lm 1; eoUeotioß of ferns- Kate Silcock I i drawing—Muriel Douglas lj kite-Albert Sparrow lj macrame - bracket—Ch*rles Mitchell 2. : Drawing.-Stondard VIl-W-Wornar 1, S Meharry 2; Standard Vl-S Homersham 1, A Tucker 2; Standard Y-7 B Sparrow 1, B Cambridge 2; Standard IV—W Sargent 1, J Helings 2; Standard 111—P Thomas 1, F Oraigheed2; Sttnd. ard 11-L Collison 1, Rose Heaord 2| Standard I- M Tovey 1, R CsmpbsO. Writing-SUndard Vll-Man-l Doug. las 1, Priscilla Bundle 2; Standard Vl— Ada Tucker 1, Stanley Bomersham 81 Standard V-L'zsie Hampton 1, May Collison 2; Standard iV-Florenoe Elston 1. W 2; Standard 111-8, Pilbrow 1, F Oraighead 2: Standard U-' Bessie StriblinK 1, Alice Simms 2. Mapping-H Dougias 1, R Baxter 2. Composition—Ada Bali I, JanleMeyen berg 2. The exhibition wm open to the public ye3terd»y afternoon and evening and wag well attended.

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Re The Assigned Estate of Messes laedley Beos* . . o: — i ■■* C3EE the Value in Oar PRINTS REDUCED to HALF PRICE WASHING DRILLET3 REDUCED FROM 9Jd to 6jo. All Orc^s Materials RBDITCBD TO NEARLY HALF THE FOEMI3R PRIUES, FOR ISTSTANCE \ PLAIN CASHMERES, REDUCED fc'ROM 16Jd TO 9d. S CRIPB AND CHECK ALL WOOL DRBSS TWEED REDUCED FROM Ud TO 80, AND ALL OTHER DRKSS MATERIALS EQUALLY REDUCED. CHECK GINGHAMS REDUCED FROM lOJd TO (fa ALL MANCHESTER GOOD 3 SQCH AS CALICOES, STOCKING", FLANNELS, BLANKETS, HOLLANDS, TICKING. SHIRTINGS, SELSEUB, FLOOR-CLOTHS, ETC., REDUCED TO COST PRICE. MEN'S SBIRTS, HATS, SOCKS, TIES, Etc, REDUCED TO COST PRICE, AND IN MANY CASKS VERY MUCH UNDKR COST. Men's and Bop 1 Clothing. SEE OUR MEN 3 ALL WOOL COLONIAL St?IT3 / AT 32s 6d AND 35s 6d, NOT TO BE BEATEN IN THE CVLONY. THIS HOUSE HAS ALWAWS BEEN NOTED FOR THE VERY BEST VALUE IN BOOT*, BUT NOW COME AND SEE. W. W. SPENCRP. AKOADE, ASHBURTON



For Christinas & New Year tiifts, PAY A VISIT TO THE 1 JEWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT . OF \ PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OCULIST-OPTICIAN. CJ Q Is now showing the Largest and Choicest Stock of High-class t Ok}* Goods in Gold and Silver Jewellery, Silver and Electro-plated Ware ! ever seen in the district, and very suitable for Christmas & lew Yef\r Present*, WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS. Special attention is drawn to the Magnificent Stock of Lad es' itiiiga A <Gtold Brooches. These are in plain gold and set with diamonds, rubies, pearls, sapphires, etc.. At prices ranging for GOLD BROOCHES from 12s 6i upwards, RINGS from a guinea upwards. The Stock of ENGAGEMENT RINGS Is very choice. PLEAS B NOTE—-Goods are now marked in plain figures, at prices that compare favorably with Ohristchurch. No necessity now to go to Ohristchurch, when at You can get such a Large and Choice Selection of High-class Goods at REASONABLE PRICES. S. "BALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. AGENT FOR LAZARUS' "SPEOIALITE" SPECTACLES, An* System of Sight Testing, Ensuring Comfort and Correct Sight. THE WATCH, CLOCK, AND JEWELLERY KEPAIRING DEPARTMENT is very complete in its arrangements, and every description of work Is turned oat only In a First-class manner, at charges as low as is consistent with. SOUND AND RELIABLE WORKMANSHIP. - S. SALEK, EAST STREET.



"Wanted. WANTED KNOWN.—For the con venience of customers, and to avoid the usaal crush on Christmas Ev^, we will keep open our establishment until half-past nine this evening, and we trust that in keeping with the Season castomers will roll up in full force, when we will supply them from our varied stock all re quirements to make a Merry Christmas and many Happy New Years.— Stephens Bros., Mwket House^ 200 . TJHJR Sale Cheap, Safety Bicycle, inch JJ tyres, nearly new. Cash or terms. Apply Landills and Pbbston, Burnett street. 12HK> WATCH Repairing reliable. Where ? At Lumsden's (thirty years' ex" parience), Tancred Street, next to Mit] chell and Turner's^ J?.??. 1 WATCH. -Don't trust your Watch in the hands of tha inexperienced, T*ke it to Lumsden, Watchmaker. 12 202 RS~ALCORN has on *a!e for tin Holidays vamd assortment of j Toys, Dolls, Prams, Fancy Goo ?s and Christmas Presents. Saundera' Buildings. 7^ HOICB Ornaments Folding Screens, \J O*n mike in lidies' and children's j underclothing, Aprona and Pinafores, j Mrs Alcorn, Saunders 1 Building. i i,H*.T whioh brings most light and hope to poorest homes in Titan Soap^l iLi 83 WANTED Known -That a 9d bottle of Cambiidga's Herb Beer Extract nnkea eight gallons of Herbal Beer | 12 l/o OR SalToFchristmas and New Year Cards, etc , our establishment will be open every evening this week until nine o'clock. L. F. Andrews & Co., Stationers' HalK^ 12J.80 WANTED Known—All Accounts duo to S. W. Alcorn & Co. must bo Paid on or before December 30 12 181 WANTED Known—That a9i packet of Cambiidge's Ginger Beer Puw der makes two gallons of Ginger Beer. ___ 12 177 t IT ANTED Known.—Borough School VV Concert and Distribution of Prizes will take place in St. Stephens Sunday School, on Friday, 22nd mst. Doors open at 7.30. Commence at 8 p.m. Adults Is, Children 6d. 12 173 WANTED Known—'lhat a2s bottle of Cambridge's Vinegar Essence makes one gallon of Best Malt Vinegar for ÜbU use or pickling. Ashburton Drug do., Agents. 12 lP IS HRIS TM A S Fruits, Bananas, V 7 Oranges, Peaches, Apricots, Plums, Strawberries, Cherries, last seasons Apples, Jams, Fancy Lollies, Vegetables, Jsuts, etc.—Mr3 Whiteington, Burnett Street. WANTED Kuown.—Extra value in presents now being given away for Ohriatmaa and New Year. Cheapest House in Town.—H O. Se«brß, Melford tiouae. _^__ — H~OW does McKay cut your hair 1 As you like it. {Shakespeare), James McKay, Hairdresser and Ornamental Hairworker, East Street, next Bank of New Ze*hni. _}}^ ~~ANTED Known.—Half aa much again in presents given to each purchaser during Christmas and New Year. H. C. Segers, Melford Houee. MRS JAMES has Removed into the Arc*de, opposite the Co-operative Store; has any quantity of Fruit ard Vegetables always on Sale. 12 41 OTANTED Known.—Finest Cheese, VV Butter, Bacon, from the best dairies in Canterbury.-Stephens Bros , Market House. 12 67 TIT^ANTED Known-for Elation V Week, 100 Pairs Boots, 2s 0i per pair.—Andrew Orr^ l^J K"~AILWAY Book Stall. — Country Libraries supplied at cost price. Parcels of cheap reading made up to order.— .Jogs Mabsdbn. MY. Business Premises jyill be Open each evening this weefc JaU 9 o'clock for the sale of Christmas and New Year Cards.—H. M, Jones. B~~PEOIAL Reduced prices for Toys, *ancy Goods, and Basketware for CbrJßtmas trade. Only come. Inspect and bjuf .«rH. M. Jones. ANTED, Everybody to use Titan goap, greatest inaryel o^ the age, fl, Za*d»r, Sole Agent.. Jz~n} o^K^T^olfT^Ws7- SPecia x l Notice to School <sotf*nHtfcees. A large awortment of Books suitable for Prfaes, cloth bound ; to be sold ab whole. g»le prices from 0d upwards, comprising the following series >-Pansy, Lilly, Bessie, Star, Anchor, and ,other «enefi ; all new and beautifuity illustrated, Christmas Graphic*, Etc.-IUitWAY Book Stall. ** ll*



Wanted SUITS to measure, during the sale, 498 555, 60s, 70s, and 755. Fit and workmanship guaranteed.—R. 4lcorn, Saunders' Buildings. \ y ANTED Known -W. H. Collier's noted four-clasp Kid Gloves, 2s 6d, have just arrived in all sizes. fTTANTED Known—Spectacles, eye W protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical lino at S, Salek's, Optician. ANTED Known—That you can buy Good Slippers for children from Is a pair; Women's, all sizes, Is9d. —Mitchell & Turner. WANTED, all Farmers "to reduce Hardley's Large Stock of this Season's Oil, which he is selling at his usual ridiculous low price by the Gallon or Case. iITANTEDTKnown—Now offering V V Men s Leather Shirts, 2s 9J ; Men's All-wool Suits, 25s 6d ; Men s j Heavy Merino Pants, 2a lid.—Mitchell AND TURSER. WANTED Known—"The Corner "is showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W. H. Collier. WANTED Kn>wn-Colonial IVceds at very low prices ; Colo uia'. Tweed Trousers, all Men's Sizes, three pairs for £I,— MITCHjRLT, AND TURNER. - DIARIES for 1894—L. F. Andrewes and Co. 11_16 800K s*.5 *. — Picture Books in great variety. Books suitable for presents. Great deduction in Prices.—Railway and Arcade B okstalls. I\ I ' ANTED Known.—To make room ' W for Spring Boots I will give ten per cent for cash. Repairs done at once cheaper than ever to stay bad times over at J. Moison, Premier Bootmaker. 8 18 WANTED all and sundry to know that Hakdley is still to the front with all clasees of Tinware. Repairs promptly executed. Spouting and Ridging made and fixed at unheard of rates. WANTED, th<» Public to know thai Haudley's Tanks ar« giving univer nal satisfaction. Testimonials if required, fow is the time for Baths and Tanks, from 30i upwards. WANTED Known—That A. J. Walker repairs Bicycle*, Sewing Machines, Lawn Mowers, Medical Coils, and all descriptions of light machinery. WANTED Known—Forfars, 4jd ; Tick ings, 4|d ; Brown Hollands, 4£d.— Andrew Orr. 11175 W ANTED Known—6o Pieces Fashion able Prints afc 4£d; 50 dozen Towels from 4£d ; White Counterpanes, 30 per cent under usual price.—Andrew Orr. 11174 ANTED Known-60 Pieces black and colored French Merinos and Cashmeres at Is 4id to Is 6d.—Andrbw Ork^ 1H76 IF yot want fiist class fruit gO to Adams' for Fiji, Tahiti, Auckland and Sydney Oranges, Citrons, Lemons, etc, DON'T Forget to send your Bicycles along to the Old Kindergarten to •jo repaired, at moderate rates. WANTED Known -A manufacturer's Stock of Shot Silk black and colored Sunshades and Umbrellas at half price Andrew Okb. 11173 HPvISTMAS Cards for your friends in the Old Country at L. F, Andrewes and Co. 11 17 DON'T wash yourself. Titan Soap dosa the work. No rubbing. No machined. 11 182 AN~T~ED Known—loo Ladies Fashionable Kunshadesat Andrew Obr's. U172 GRAPHIC Xmas No., Pears' Annual, and Lady's Pictorial—all with beau tiful colored supplements. ew vo's« °' Sunday at Home, Leisure Hojp, 8,0 Peep, Little Dots, and others. New Books for Prizes and Presentation. -?-L. F. A ji'DßEspis & Co., Stationers' Hall. WANTED Known.—Melford House cheapest %hap in town, extra value in presents now being given to e»ch purchaser till further notice.—H. 0. Severs. S"ljiE, SALE, of Books, Stationery Fancy Goods, Music, etc., Fire Screens, Pictures, Glass Ornaments. Christmas iG&rcls, Cricket and Lawn Tennis Material, Photo Albums and Frames, and hundreds of other articles are to be sold a*° a great sacrifice for Cash during this month only, at L. F, Andrew # 00., S^ioner'f Jf %W,



CHRISTMAS AMD NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS NEW ZEALAND Ci,OTiiiXGt Factory. WE HAVE OPENED A NEW LOT 01 GOODS FOR THIS WEfcK New Ties New Silk Handkerchiefs New Studs Bathing Pants—Towels and Running Pants Now " shapes in Hard Hats —brown, black and drab. The new Soft Hat—Land and Water Tennis Ha<s—a«"t shades A good holiday Hat for Is lid the largest stock of hats in ashburton to choose from. Tennis Shirts in bilk, crope and cash mere Bojs' Washing Suits from 4s 9d. Boys' and Youths' Summer coats 2s 6d, Men's Summer Coats in silk, alpaca and sateen BOOTS! BOOTS!! BOOTS!!! Canvas Shoes for Men Canvas Shoes for Women Canvas Shoes for Children Just opened this week, 18 pairs Women's Calf Shoes for 6s 6d. Wonderful value. / NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, HALLENSTEIN BROS.. alexlhendry, Manager.



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