COMMERCIAL.

OTAGO RAM AND EWE FAIR.

FER PKESB ASSOCIATION.

Dunedin, March 16. At the annual ram and ewe fair of the Agricultural and Pastoral Association at Burnside, ther<* was a good attendance, About 1000 rams and 550 ewes were for ward. A great many were of medium class. For really good Leioesters there was a good demand, young Romneys also meeting with fair sale. Lincolns, Lei cester!, and Downs could be placed only tta sacrifice. Border Leicesters, ordi nary, sold at from 3 guineas to 5£ guineas; stud Border Leicesters 10 guineas to 15 guineas, Romneys were aboHt the same.

School Committee.

HAMPSTEAD.

The ordinary meeting of the Hampstead School Committee was held on Tuesday. Present—Messrs Oir, Andrews, Bisset, Pickford, Sage, Meaclera, and Rickman. Leave of absence was granted to Mr Crooks for the remainder of the year, and Mr Orr was appointed interim Chairman. The master's report was read. It showed an average attendance of 230, and with it was submitted a list of children whose attendance was irregular; also a letter to the Board of Education asking for a fresh commission of enquiry into the charges against himself, which he requested the Committee to forward. Ue further stated that he had examined the fourth, fifth, and sixth standards, and enclosed the papers ; and asked whether there would be a holiday on March 15. Resolved—That the list of irregular attendurs be handed to the police; that the letter to the Board be forwarded ; that the acting chairman bs authorised to give a holiday. On the holiday question Mr Rickman expressed the opinion, which was gener ally concided in, that the sufferers in Wellington had a better claim than the Queenslanderß for assistance. He had passed through Petone after the flooa, and the poor people were in a must de plorable state. ! Correspondence was read as follows :— From Board of Education, allowing £5 for repairs to shed at headmaster's nsi dence; stating that draiuage question would oe laid before Buildings Commit tee ; forwardinh solicitor's opinion that election of pupil teachers by ballot was valid, and that in case of equality of vctes it was not compulsory that the chairaun should give his casting vofce, but that a second ballot might be taken ; enquiring the Committee's reason for recommending a candidate for pupil teachership who was reported as being "weak " in preference to one reported as "excellent"; appointing Robert Kerr and Emily Leggett pupil teachers in terms of Committee's recommendation; and stating that after full consideration the Board had decided that the notice to the headmaster should take effect. From Ariel Bicycle Club asking for a half-holiday on March 15. Mr Bisset moved and Mr Meaclem seconded a motion that the following resolution, brought forward by the St Alban's School Committee, be adopted by this Committee, namely:—"That this Committee strongly recomnmds thai the Board of Education frame a regulation couched in the strictest terms making the canvassing of members on the part of ap plicants for positions within the control of School Committees absolute disquali fication." Mr Pickford moved and Mr Rickman seconded an amendment that no action be taken in the matter. For this four votes was given and the resolution was lost. The Visiting Committee reported hav ing effected repairs at head master's house, and pointed out necessity for mak ing arrangements for the regular clearing of drains in school grounds. Messrs Orr and Pickford wero appointed Visiting Committee for ensuing month, and autho rised to make necessary arrangements re drains. The Committee then adjourned till Saturday evening at 8.30, at the Secre tary's office. »

SPORTING.

HAWKE'S BAY AUTUMN MEETING.

[per pkess association.]

Hastings, xMarch 16. The weather was gloriously fine for the Jnckey Oiub's races," but the going was a trifle heavy. The attendance was large and among the visitors were the Governor and party. The following are the re sults : —  Autumn Handicap ; one mile.—-Queen ot Trumps, Bst 81b, 1; Scot Free, Bst, 2 ; Muriwai, 7st Sib, 3. Won by a short heid. Time—lnun 47 2-sth sec. Divi dend— £5 3s. . First Hurdles ; two miles. — Kai manawa, lOst 41b, 1; Gondolier, 10st41b, .2 j Marechal Neil, 10it 61b, 3. Won easily trom Gondolier, the rest pulling up. Time—4'min 1Q 2-sth sec. divi dend -£1110 a. Jlawkb's Bay Cup, of 400 soys j one and three quarters mile. — Merganser, 9st, 1; Thame, 7st olb, 2 ; Loch Ness, 7st 2lb, 3. Boulanger Bst 121b, Crack shot Bst 61b, Maid of Lome 7sb lib, also started. A splendid race. In the straight Merganser made a well-timed rush, and being allowed to get up on the inside, got home nicely, Loohness being a goad third. Time 3axin 16 4 sth sec, Divi dond—£B 17a. tfuESBBY Handicap; ux furlongs.— Noyade. Bst 81b, 1; Zanella, Bst, 2 ; St Cecilia, 7st 2lb, 3. Ten started. Won by a length. Time—lmin 22sec. Divi dend—£4 10s. High Weight Handicap ; once round. —Chris; Bsfc, 1; Fleta, Bst 71b, 2 ; Stock fish, Sat 81b, 3. Nine started. Won by a head. Time—lmin 59 4-sth sec. Divi dend—£4 18s. Trial Handicap ; once round.—Water : Lily, Bst, 1; Whimsical, Bst, 2 ; Wheriko, ' 7st 71b, 3. Seven started. Won by a nose. Time--Imin 59sec. Dividend— £3 Railway Stakes ; six furlongs. -Ua, 7sfc 71b, 1; Scot Free, Bst 51b, 2 ; Krina, Bst 31b, 3. Seven started. Won by a head. Time—lmin 19 2-sth sec. Divi dend—£l2 Is.

At the Amuri Turf Club meeting on Thursday, Mrdaridge's Lady Grey' was in'the Cup to 'Mr Ray's Specton, arid won the Consolation Handicap, lne Maiden Plate was won by Perkin (Perkin Warbeck II- Blue Belle) paying the big dividend of £52 4a.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[PEE PKEfS A3 OCIATION].

I The Kaipari* Wr««k. Auckland, March 17. The wreckage at Kftipara has been' pretty conclusively iiidentified to belong to the Auckland barque Northern Star, from Hokianca to Wellington. The marks on the logs are similar to those on the shippers' manifest, and the general description tallies exactly with the missing barque. The Northern Star was not insured ; the cargo waa fully insured for £500 in the New Zealand office. Ill* lTrlw«r» Country. Wellington, March 17. Everything was in preparation for cutting the outer survey line of the Uri wera block when the dispute occurred. As soon as it is settled the survey can be finished within a week, and the Uriwera, country will then for the first time have i defined limits. The Weather. Captain Edwin says there are now favorable indications of a continuance of fine weather till the 21st inst.

The Bank of New Zea land.

Sir James Ferguson, presiding at the half-yearly general meeting of the share holders of the Bank of New Zealand, held in London, on February 1, said :—The prosperity and progress of the Bank largely depends upon the position of the Colony with which we are chiefly con nected, and I am sure that those who are even better acquainted with New Zealand than T am will confirm my statement that the present position of the Colony is most encouraging, It has not shared in the severe droughts, or in the commercial de pression of Australia, and if in time past its administration was liberal and perhaps lavish, I think it has learned prudence by experience, and its administration is now conducted by men who have raised the credit of New Zealand very high. In fact friends of mine intimately acquainted with affairs in that Colony tell me they never had so prosperous a year as that which has just expired. We hear of population now increasing rapidly. Late accounts speak of 1000 having arrived over those who left the Colony in three days, and we hear, what is still better, that many of those pc >ple cime to remnin, as land is being freely taken up, and homesteads are being erected in some of the fertile parts of the Colony hitherto unoccupied. Our last telegram from our general manager in the colony, dated Jan. 25, says ;—" Advances and deposits are increasing ; harvest and pastoral prcspects fair ; trade healthy ; revenue coming in well; population flowing in ; land settlement active." Well, gentlemen, we may hope and trust that the colcny will continue to be administered with prudence and economy. I hope that- the public men will be so self-restrained that they will bs able to sten what may be rash cu'-rents of public opinion, so that they will not alarm capital from stili resorting to the colony. In times past it haa gone there largely, and its advent has been attended with admirable results for all classes, and especially the working classes. Anything which woald deter further influx of capital would be disastrous, and measures that we should think in this country empirical and hasty would have a bad effect. Considering the position of the colony and its advantages, I think we may look forward to its achieving a great pesition, and to the prosperity of institutions which are bound up in its welfare.

THE ABHBTJBTOJN GtiABDIAW : #BfDA?> HARdH 1% JLB9&



SANDER AND SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in. the market now, produces of simple distillation forming crude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken for Our JPiire Volatile Euca lypti Extract, which, is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 2, 1878, we state: — It is proved by tests made by the Medical Clinics of the Uui vend ties at Bonn and Greifswald, Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Pharmacology at Bonn, and Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of acids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develop the sanative qualities proper to the plant. Sander and .Sons*' Eucalypti Extract, according to these authorities, and according to Professor Dr Lister,' of England, and to Drs Bauer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, is the only extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. All other crude oils are to be classed among the turpentimes, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so called Eucalypti Extracts, which may have received distinction at Exhibitions as commercial articles and are u.sejd' for. mechanical purposes only are discernible; 1. ' Bj their deficiency in pungent odour (which our product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extract, develops most freely through its surplus of oxygen), 2. By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids. 3. By their taste, the result of the contracting tendency of resins and tannatep. If these crude oils, or so, called eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in cases of croup, bronchitis, diptheria, internal in* flammations, dysentery, wounds, etc., the consequences are most appalling. For safety sake ask alway3 for Sander and Sons Eucalypti Ex tract and get the old, well-tested and reliable preparation —Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia.— Slander and Sons



Tenders. ff VENDERS are invited for erection of X. House (in brick) for Dr Leahy, Plans and specifications at my office. Tenders close on MONDAY, March 20 The lowest or any tender nob necessarily accepted. R. BIRD, 3f85 Architect. STE-AYEDon McOoemick Bros.' farm, \ynichmore Road, on March % a hack mare, big cob, bay, shod all' roqnd,, branded G qn r+ear shoulder. Must be claimed within a week from date, and ex nenses paid, or she will be sold. ! v McCOKMICK BROS. March 17, 1893. 3+107 services BY Arthur Mleiw, , " (^rom Ei^gUnd) \ I " %S SHE ODDFELLOWS' HALL, I SXJIVDAY, MARCH 10, Afternoon at 3, Evening at 7. All free. All welcome, No collection. 3+106 " sYTo k Fi res. £25 Reiviri) £25 THE Undersigned ofFera the above Reward to any one who will give such information as will load to the con viction of any person wilfully causing Stack Fires in any part of the Ashburton bounty. DA VID THOMAS, 3*3.3 ' ' '&l#qttftn.



Holloway's Ointment and I^ills. — Some 'occiupations tend to the developmeHt of' certain diseases, 'Knd those who toil as miners are, peculiarly liable to rheumatism, lumbago, and other allied complaints. In the gold-fields and copper tnines Holloway's remedies have been largely patronised by tbp workers to their very great advantage, and they can be confidently recommended as invaluable remedies for inward congestion, spasms, and cramps in the bowels, and all those conditions of the lungs and liver to which those who work underground or m impure atmosphere are so peculiarly liable. For cuts, bruises, sprains, and stiff joints, the action of Holloway's Ointment'is eminently healing and soothing, and a supply should always be at hand in case of need. The Best Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and free from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s, * MS YOUR GfiOOfiES



Sales by Auction. Mr T. Bullock. SATURDAY, MARCH 18. Tinwald Sections, numbered 106,107,108, fronting Thompson Street. MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions to sell these by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date at 11.30 a.m. 3*58 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. COTTAGE AND SECTION AT TREYORTON. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auc tion at the Arcade on SATURDAY, MARCH 18, At 11.30 a.m. Part of Lots 37 and 38, fronting Willow street, just off the Beack road; and fronting the Presbyterian Manseproperty,on which is erected » cottage. This will be sold at a low figure and on easy terms. Inspection Invited. "IF. BULLOCK, 3 60 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MARCH 18. T.S.s 1184, 1185, Cameron street West. T.S. 1178, Havelock street West. T.S. 816, Aitken street. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions ro seli by Public Auction at the Arcade on the* above date, on account of George Coates, Esq , the above .Sections. Those disirous of invest ing or procuring sites for dwellings are invited to inspect these and attend the sale, as the otvner has made up his mind to dispose of them. Sale at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 3§84 Auctioneer. ~~ SATURDAY, MA.KOH 18. COTTAGE PROPERTY" AT TINWALD. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date— T.S. 5i7, well situated Oxi Graham's Road, Tinwald, on which is erected a Cottage, now in the occupation of Mr John Baker, Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOUK, 3*59 ' Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MARCH 25. Town Property centially situated in Moore Street. 4 /T R T. BULLOCK has received in ixJL structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the mortgagee — T.S. 4L6 and part of 415, containing 1 rood 20 perches, Moore Street, on which is erected a comfortable dwelling house of six rooms with all conveniences. The garden is well stocked with fruit trees ; it is centrally situated ; desirable pro perty. ALSO,— T.S. 414 and part of 415, with stable thereon, adjoining the above. Exceptionally easy terms of payment, viz , small cash deposit, balance by instal ments, bearing interest at 7 per cent per annum. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 3*103 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MARCH 25. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. Desirable Improved Farm of 146 acres 146 Flemington, Longbeach District. AN EARLY SELECTION. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr John Dunn to sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade, on the above date, his farm at Fleming ton, containing 146 Acres 1 rood 30 perches 146 Being Lot 15, Lqngbeach original sale plan, divided into seven convenient sized paddocks, well watered.. There is a Farm House, also Stable, Granary, and otl^er buildings erected on the property, This was originally part of the cele brated Longbeach Estate. It is situated in the centre of one of the best farming districts in Canterbury. Very early selection. Those desirpua qf purchasing a farm of this description %re invited to inspect. r Terms at Sale. Sale at 11.30, T. BULLOCK, BflO3 Auctioneer. Mr D. Thomas I WILL OFFER AT BULLOCK'S ARCADE, ON SATURDAY, MARCH 18 1893, On account of Clients, — -| A Unbroken COLTS and FILLIES. IPair Carriage Bays (beautiful movers.) 1B&Y COB, five years, very fast. Trial in harness. Also, — Light and Heavy Draughts, Hacks, and Harness Horses, DAvHTtHOMM*, 3 101 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, MARCH 18, 1893, at BULLOCK'S ARCADE. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS, QUA NT I T I E S OF TIMBER, GALVANISED IRON, &o. MR D. THOMAS will Sell by PuWio Auction at tha Arcade on the above date, THE WHOLE OF THE BUILDING Lately occupied by Mr Andrew Orr, which has been taken to pieces for con venience of sale, and will bo sold in lots to suit purchasers. The Building consists of Galvanised Iron, Doors, Sash Frames,. Old Grates, Lead, Weather Boarding, Flooring, Match Lining, etc., etc. Sale to commence at 11.3,0 a.p,. DiVip, THOMAS, 3*61 Auctioneer,



Entertainments. COMCERT IN AID OF THE nONVUNT CjOHOOL, ASHBURTON. ODDFELLOWS' HALL, FRIDAY, MAKCH 17, 18. ST. PATRICK'S DAY. PROGRAMME. Pakt I. Overture — "Elodie" — Ashburton Or chestral Society. Song—"The Wearin' o' the Green"— Mr Higgins. Song—"Kate O'Shane"—MrsP. Williams. Pianoforte Solo— "Savour neenDeelish"— Mrs Donald McLean. Song — "Barney O'Hea" —Mr Lionel Broad. Dance—lrish Jig—Mr O'Loughlin. Pianoforte duet—" Irish Airs "—Mies ! Sutherland and Miss McCorraick. Vocal duet—'" O'er the Hill, O'er the Dale " —Misses Butler. Song - ' »The Gallants of England," Mr McGuinnesa. Dance—lrish Hornpipe—Mr D. Brick. «ong—"Father O'Flynn"—Mr F- Henry. Interval Fifteen Minutes. Pakt 11. Intermesso—" Road to Moscow " (sleigh ride) —Ashburton Orchestral Society. Song—"Off to Philadelphia "—Mr P. Williams. Piano solo—Selection Irish Dance Music- Mrs Donald McLean. Duet—"The Elfin Call "—Mr and Mrs Flower. "Violin solo- -*' The wearing of the Green " " —Mr C. Wood. Song—" Killarney'"—Miss Butler. Highland Fling—Mr Donald %f cLean. Pianoforte duet —"Qui Vive"—Miss Devane and Miss Sutherland. Song—"Home, Boys, Home"—Mr Me- Guinness. Irish Reel, God Save ms Queen (Company). Admission— 3a and 2s. Doors open at 7. Commence at 8 o'clock Musical Director ... Mr Horace Gates. i..eader ... Mr C. Wood (Timaru). Pianisto ... I*l rs A. C. Claridge. Hon. Secretary ... Mr W. Adams. y*72 Hampton's EpURNITURE V\/"AREHOUSE' TANCRED STREET, Is Opposite Mitchell and Turner's. TRY HAMPTON'S FOX Perambulators from 22s 6d Perambulators Reversible Hoods from 355, Patent Rubber Tires Basket Ware Chest Drawers Chairs and Tables Bedsteads Cheap Furniture All Repairs Colonial Couches Wire Spring Mattrasses BRANCH BUSINESS, EAST STREET, Below Patching's. GREAT ASSORTMENT OF CROCKERY, AND FANG* GOODS.— 2133 CHE IP. ■^B^r' " ,>»"*• *j^mm Guns, Guns, Guns. JUST LANDED. FROM £2 TO £20 EACH. SINGLE AND DOUBLE BARREL, BREEQH AND MUZZLE LOADING, AT EXCEPTIONALLY LOW PR,ICI3», BY THE BEST MAKERS AND GUARANTEED NEW STOCK. Cartridges Shot, Powder, AND ALL SPORTING REQUISITES AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES? WE ARE SHOWING NEW STOCKS of Stove Register Grates, Fenders, Pa^erhangings, Electro-Plated Ware, Tools, Oils, Colours, Ploughshares, etc. LAMPS AND LANTERNS for the Winter jusc opening. JOHfi ORR & GO. IRONMONGERS & PROVISION MERCHANTS.



Great Cheap Sale -OF— SUMMER DEAPERT, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINTS, &c, NOW OK. IN Consequence of the General Depression, we are making VERY GRFAT REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER GOODS for CASH. Purchasers are invited to COME EARLY and Secure Bargains 8. W, ALCORN & CO., EAST STREET. William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, JTAS ALWAYS IN STOCK— Tents —Calico, Duck and Drill; xarpaulins, Dray and Rick Covers (all sizes/, Oilskin Clothing, Manilla Rope (half inch to five inches), Wire Rope, Plough, Garden and Fishing Lines, Iron and Wooden Blocks, Belting, Seaming and Rop ing Twine, Pig Net 3, Horse Covers (all qualities), Tents and Jfl&rquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25x60. KAIAPOI HOUSE VTOW IN THE FRONT RANK WITH Complete Stocks OF LINOLEUMS OILCLOTHS w - CARPETS g MATTINGS MATS § RUGS CURTAINS | MUSLINS 03 ft ■ ' ■■ BLANKETS SHEETINGS , Household liinens and Furnlshlngrs A SPECIALTY, MITCHELL and TURNER.



ADVANCE TIN WALD. €. flawkin* IS now Opening in his New Shop, a very Choice Assortment of Goods, consisting of BLANKETS, WOOLS, FLANNELS, FANNELETTES BOOTS AND SHOES, AND ALL KINDS OF DRAPERY, At Prices thafc challenge these of any Draper in Ashburton or Christchurch. The Bootmaking Department is in charge of a first class workman, secured in order to make this branch of the busi ness a special feature. 3§l MOUNT SOMEBS COAL ] MINES. i I WILL NOT be held responsible for Debt contracted on my behalf without my written order. All Coal obtained c from these mines will be charged for by me, no other receipt than my own being a sufficient discharge. C. B. KNIGHT, PROPRIETOR, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON PUBLIC NOTICE. J. T. Ford & Co. Have the pleasure to. announce to then OLD FRIENDS AND CLIENTS, as well as to the FARMERS and GRAZIERS of the Ashburton district generally, that they will REGULARLY ATTEND the ASHBURTON and TINWALD Stock Markets, and have arranged to act in conjunction with Mr Henry Zander, who will receive ENTRIES and take all instructions, and also render prompt ACCOUNT SALES WITH NET PROCEEDS. THE PERSONAL SUPERVISION AND ATTENTION OF Mr 3. T. FORD will be given to all Stock, etc., committed to their care for disposal, either by Public Auction or Private Treaty, and Client may have entire confidence that their interests will be fully protected. CLEARING SALES will also have their careful attention either in Town or Country. J. T. FORD & CO., LAND, STOCK, & WOOL BROKERS, 154 Hereford Street, Christchurch HENRY ZANDER, MERCHANT ASHBURTON



MR T. BULLOCK. JpO« ]7C T7s\T77rCo7«treet. 3*'<* \J 1 V»« for sale at the abcve figure. Capital building site, best side of the street. Liberal terms if required, viz , £2 cash, balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. 4?Q£k Commodious Store in West 3**JUm Street. Rental required for the year—-£35. Apply to T. BULLOCK. A BARGAIN.—4 Sectionsjiumber 17, 18, 19, 20 ; together with Cottage, Allen ton. Apply to ( T. BUTTOCK. NICE LITTLK PROPERTY AT WATERTON. WHAT IS OFTEN ASKED FOR. jj A Small Farm, with Dwelling House, etc. 3f\ Acres, conveniently situated, not far from the Waterton School, divided by well grown fences into pad docks, well watered. There is a Dwelling House of-five rooms and other improve ments. Very desirable property for an industrious man. Easy terms. ,"" STEAM C£^¥F~CUfTING AND CRUSHING. VJEORGE O S BORNE Begs to announce that he is PREPARED TO CUT CHAFF AND CRUSH GRAIN IN ANY QUANTITY He uses Messrs Andrews and Beaven's best Canterbury Chaffcutter, and their crusher with latest improvements, and can therefore guarantee giving every satis faction. Ord ets may be left with MR GUDSELL, Tinwald; Or, GEORGE OSBORNE, 3*5 Willowby. WHY RUN UP DOCTORS BILLS! THE ELECTRIC CURE IS THE BEST. HEALTH without Medicine, Hum bug, or Quackery ! The weak, depressed, rheumatic, paralytic, nervous, and debilitated may quickly recover health, strength, tone, and vigor by using Cunnington & Co.'s Direct Acting Medical Coils, as used in the Christchurch Hospital and by >11 the leading medical practitioners and medical electricians throughout the colony. Sufferers should write for circular and full particulars to Cunninotow & Co., Electrioians, 190 loucester street, Christchurch. 9 50 QUEENSLAND RELIEF FUND. \ LL Persons having Subscription ? \ Lists in their possession, must send the same to His Worship the Mayor before THURSDAY NEXT, the 16th March inst., on which day the lists will be finally closed. The next meeting of the General Com mittee will be held at the Borough Council Chambers, on FRIDAY, the 17th March inst., at 8 p.m. R. BIRD, ■ Mayor. ' Ashburton, March 8,1893. - 3J47



--Now .Landing— - NEW WINTER GOODS, Craigkead & Berryman, The Tailoring Firm. Temporary Premises OLD TOWJN- HALL (Next MR RANDALL). ANDREW ORR TTA VTNG REMOVED to the above addn>fls willl bold a GREAT CLEARING SALE OP Drapery, Clothing 1 and Bouts, FOR ONE MONTH DURING THE REBUILDING OF HIS OLD PREMISEB. The Greatest Bargains Ever Offered in the History of Ash burton, COME EARLY. ANDREW ORR. NOTICE- W. H. COLLIER BEGS TO INTIMATE THAT HE HAS MOVED BACK TO THE NEW BUILDING .... -' ■ AT . ' "The Corner," Winch Customers will find to be the best lighted and most convenient Shop in Ashbnrton. A very Large and Complete Stock has arrived from Home, and the large shop is stocked to overflowing. All Goods will be sold at prices that cannot be touched. A MOST COMPLETE STOCK OF DRAPERY The finest and most fashionable display of DRESS GOODS in Ashburton THE LARGE SHOW ROOM Is a sight to be seen, and is filled with the FEWEST FASHIONS IN MANTLES, JACKETS, MILLINERY* ••$ FEATHERS, CORSETS, <fco., 4c. LADIES who only wish to inspect, as well as those who wish to purchase : will be cordially welcomed. W. H. CO LLIER, "The Corner." —————— •——— —————————— "i t William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON. Madras Street South, CHRISTChURCff, YI7ISHES to call the attention of persons in want of VV Monumental Work that he intends to (sell the present Larare Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prices. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kwrbings reduced in price. Inscriptions and all work in connection with the trade done in first-class order. An early inspectiot invited- Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason able ofler for the present Stock w»)l rosult in a sale. William Stacks. *0 18 THE PROPRIETORS OF THE MANDARIN AND TIGER Pure Blended Teas HAVE much pleasure In announcing that they have now made arranseamib through the Agency of - MESURg ftTEPffß** BRIM* MAKKET HOUSE, I for the introduction into the Aehburtoa District of these now universally favored Teas. THE MANDARIN BLENDS ate a skilful combination of the Choicest T*at o China, India and Ceylon. THE TIGER BRANDS are the first Blends introduced into the colony contain 1 ing a judicious mixture of the highly fhvored Ceylons with the rich atrons ladiuu. Retailed at 2s, 2s 4d, and 2s Bd, in packets, tins, and half chests. «■■•* Every sensible and economical Housewife will give these Teas a trial asaiaat ha* preset* mixture. -«-uw* "" w Samples may be obtained from MESSRS STKi'UENS BROS J. RATTRAY * SON, Dunedin, 65 Wholesale Afento.