The Antipodes Island Castaways.

The " CHago r>aily Times " of Tuesday in its lengthy account of the wreck and narration of the survivor^' story contains very interesting particulars of their life on the island. Mr Morrissey, the second officer, supplied most of the informatiori. They first of all lived on limpets, and a c»mp was roughly pitched under an over hanging bluff opposite where they had landed. The sail of the boat was used for a roof, and the bedding consisted of cuttings from the tussocks which grew to a height of over live feet. The loss of the boat wh eh had evidently got adrift as the tide rose was much deplored, as it pre vented them from exploring the island and !indii,g the depot. Strange to say nothing was washed ashore from the ship. When the first penguin was killed nobody liked to eat it raw, bub Mr Monissey ate the heart He " tasted it and nibbled at it like a fish at bait and found it did not taste very bad." As the penguins came to the island in large numbeis they had a royal time, though they had to "drink the eggs raw." The narrative continues: — "Between the Bgga and the penguins we fared pretty well. We used to skin the penguins, and then take them to the beach and keep them in salt water for some time, and afterwards put them in the sun to dry; on the next day we would dislocate the birds and cut them in slices co that the sun might have more effect. That is the way we used to dry our meat, and finally we got to be as good as French cooks in regard to the penguin. The worst of our trouble was in mending the scanty clothes we were able to escape from the ship in. We had no clothes worth speaking of, but when we shifted— about three weeks before we were found —to a pace beneath an over hanging bluff, and built a wall in front of it so that we had a sort of cave to live in, we ha<? the boat's sail to spare, which we had previously used for a covering. We'whacked'the canvas out between us so that to might mend our clothes, but we had no needles and no thread. I had a pair of mittens, and I unravelled the wool to use as thread, and we made neeiles out of albatross bones. In that way we made a flag out of a piece of canvas, a red singlet that was washed ashore, and a piece of an old flag. Besides that sinzlet there were a few empty gunny bags a few small pieces of wood washed ashore from the wreck but no thing of any consequence. On the seven teenth day after our landing on the the island we 3aw a barque, and en the eighteenth we caw a full rigged ship, and if we had had our boat we should certainly have been able to pull out and cut the ship off. Both of them passed noi; over three miles from the shore. We shouted and hollowed enough to raise the dead when we saw these vessels. I was \ hoarse for nearly two weeks afterwards. Eggs would not cure it!" The chief officer and the second m<*te and two seamen started to walk round tha island, but after walking about half the distance gave it up, the second mate protesting by stating* " Why not keep it up and go round the island and then we'll be satisfied whether there is nothing on it." As it was coming on to rain, how ever, the mate thought it w^uld be better to return to camp, and accordingly the party started back again. On getting back to the main party they told them that they could see nothing, and that they had come to the conclusion that thsre was nothing on the islands barring bird ■ and so forth. Their signal staff was at first on low land, bufc they soon shifted it t6 a high hill, so thifc any ressel coming wi< h>n three or four miles of the island could not help seeing the flag on a clear day, and as it happened io was a nice clear day when the Hioemoa came. They saw the flagpole before the flag was hoisted, and the moment the flUg was hoisted the Hinemoa showed her ensign. We did not know what island we were on at the time, though so far as latitude and long tit u^e are concerned we were pretty well correct. The island is about twelve miles round, but it was so mountainous that you cannot expect a man to climb the hills on nothing. You walk about two yartfs and then you fall down between a couple of tussocks, and are out of eight. The tussocks grow higher than I am, and I am sft lOin. They grow 6ft or 7ft high, and you have to tread from one to another ; and just as you get up you fall down again. A fellow living on raw penguin, and with no clothing to sfaif b with, does not like doing that, betides which, if he got wet and got rheumatism there was no medicine as well as no clothing. Our health was good, excepting that of a half caste Indian boy. When he first came on board the ship he was laid up with a bad finger; and when we got clear of the wreck he had no shoes on, and his feet were in water all the time. He could not stand the cold the same as we could, who were used to ifc, and his feet got frosh bitten, and became very bad. We did all we could for him, but he lost four toes off one foot and two and a half off the other. ' They mortified that much that we cut them off with limpet shells.

THE FLOODS.

LOSS OF LIFE.

GREAT DAMAGE DONE.

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Napier, December 5 Never within the history of Hawke's Bay has such desolation been wrought as ty the floods consequent on the heavy rain which baa been falling since Friday. Napier is free of dang r, but Clive and Meanee are nothing but one huge mass of water. Hay fields, potatoes, and crops in general have all met the same disaster, and the farmers are sailing about in boats,

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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DEFICIENCY.

(Received December 6, 10 25 a.m.)

.London, December 5. The Committee of the New Oriental Bark report a deficiency of nearly a million and a half. They fear credi tors will only receive a further dividend of six shillings in the pound.

MORE DYNAMITE.

A sheriff, who was distraining for rent, discovered a box of dynamite I with a fuse attached in a house at Hampstead. The tenant was •*, man named Schneider, who had v uently arrived from America. Twenty-four pounds of dynamite were also found in Schneider's room in Chancery lane.

INSURANCE COMPANIES.

The Appeal Court has decided that insurance companies must pay in full on the bank deposit uninsured by them, without allowing for dividends that may be paid when the affairs of the bank were liquidated.

A LARGE DEFICIT.

Washington, November 5. ! The President's message estimates the deficit for the year ending June next at twenty-eight million dollars, and suggests fresh internal taxes, in cluding income tax upon corporate bodies.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received December 6, 11 a.m.)

NEW HEBRIDES.

Sydney, December 8. Steam service will again shortly be established with the New Hebrides.

GOD FEARING MEN WANTED.

At a special meeting of the Sydney Presbytery it was decided that all ministers should preach to their con gregations specially, with the view of securing the return of God fearing men to Parliament.

FUNDED STOCK.

Funded stock is still selling well, and over £40,000 worth was sold last month.

SHIP ON FIRE.

The brigantine Marshall was severely damaged by fire last night. She had no cargo on board. The origin of the fire is unknown.

THE "AGE" LIBEL.

(Received December 6, 11.15 a.m.)

Melbourne, December 6. The case for the plaintiff in the libel action Speight v Syme has concluded. The chairman of the South Australian Railway Commissioners will be ex amined shortly in favor of the system of management pursued by Speight. The jury will visit certain county lines before hearing the addi esses of counsel,

THE BOARD OF WORKS LOAN.

The Metropolitan Board of Works will immediately place on the market £200,000, being the balance of the half million 5 per cent loan. The minimum is fixed at 99, and tenders close on December 18,

CANADIAN CONFERENCE.

If Mr Reid goes to the Canadian Conference he will probably go on to London to reconstruct the Agency- General, and attend to the proper supervision of the Victorian Court at the Imperial Institute.

NOT LIABLE.

The trustees in the estate of the late Judge Kerferd invested a sum of £8500 in the stocks of certain banks which have undergone reconstruction. The estate is liable for £5000 in calls. Action has been taken to compel the trustees to pay the capital and the amount of calls, it being alleged that they had not exercised proper discre tion in investing. The Judge held that the trustees had acted honestly and therefore were not liable.

A COMPROMISE.

(Received December 6, 11.30 a.m.)

Melbourne, December 6. The liquidators of the Freehold Investment and Banking Company have applied to Court for permission to accept a compromise in the action brought against Hon. James Balfour, an ex-creditor, to recover amounts of dividends and bonuses alleged to have been wrongfully paid. Balfour, while denying liability, offered to pay the sum of £5000 in settlement of the claim. Members of the Committee of Advice opposed the application, and complained that the directors had advanced the firm of Balfour, Elliott and Co. —a firm in which were the principal shareholders of the Bank— ■£59,0000n property which the Company had purchased for £2500, enabling them to receive a profit of £5000 each, and further, that no part of th© capital or Interest had been repaid,

BONUSES.

The Executive have fixed the bonus on exported Cheddar cheese at £6, per ton j also a bqnua of 2s per case on fruit i and have set apart the sum of £5000 to develope the wine industry.

FROZEN MEAT.

Adelaide, December 6. At a meeting of influential pastora lists and graziers to cpnsider the question of legislation in connection with the frozen meat trade, a resolu tion against the adoption of the Queensland system of compulsory taxing of stock per head was carried, it being argued that the conditions prevailjng4n this colony are entirely different

THE FEDERAL COUNCIL.

Hobart, December 6. Government have received a des patch from the Secretary of State for the colonies, stating that the request for an increased number of delegates to the Federal Council must stand over until similar addresses have been re ceived from other colonies.

Ariel Bicycle Club's Meeting.

Notwithstanding the biroug wind lo day there was * large gathering t • witnese the sports j..r. moted l>y the above Club, a large proportion of the spectators being ladies. The Club's arrangements appeared to be satisfactory, the secretary, Mr ,7. Miiiler, and Mr F. Clark bavins, wtth the rest of the officials, worked hard to that end. A nasty accident occurred in the Maiden, three competitors coming down, and although the riders were soon pretty right, two of the machines were smashed up. Following are results up to time of going to press : — One Mile Maiden Handicap ; first prize £2. second £I—VV. J. Allen, 90yds, 1; W. Woodf>> 95yds, 2; J. T. Andrews, 90yds, 3. Burns, Henderson, Hawkins, and Couch fell. Half Mile Bicycle Handicap j first prize £2, second £1. —First Heat. —A. W. Joas, 50ydp, 1; T. G. Jamieeon, 100 yds, 2 ; E. Stace, 70yds, 3 Time- 1.15. Second Heat.—Ken Lewis, Bcr, 1 ; A. R. Barker, 30yds, 2; E. S. Rainbow, 80yds, 3. Time—l.ls. Final.—A W Joss 1, Rainbow 2, Jamie* son 3. Time—l.l 6. Two -Mil b Roadster Handicap ; first prize, £2; second, £I.—J, Rapson, 165 yds, 1 ; W. Woods, 245 yds, 2; J. T. Andrews, 245 yds, 3t ; E. P. March, 235 yds, 3t. A good race. Woods cut out the running at a great pace, but Rap son was let in too light by far ; dead heat for third place. Time- 5.36£. One Milb Bicycle Handicap. First prize, £2 10d j second, £1. First heat.— Jno. Wilson, 170 yds, 1; Ken Lewis, tcr, 2;J.Boyd, scr, 3. Wilson led all the way but Foyd and Lewis did nob hurry themselves till the last lap, which must have been run in record time. Time— 2.39£. Second Heat.—J. Rapson, Tssyds, 1; T. Clarkson, 50yds, 2 ; A. R. Barker, 60yds, 3. Jas. Wilson led for three quarters of a mile when Rapson went to the front and won with any amount iv hand. Time—2.3s£. 150 Yards Handicap Foot Race. First Priaj, £1 10a; second, 15s.—R. Todd, 12yds, 1 ; M. T. Healy, 13yds, 2 ; T. Patterson, 15yds, 3. Time—ls 3-srh. Five Mile Championship of New Zea land. First prize £2 and Sold Medal value £3 3s ; seoond, £2 ; third, £1 - Ken Lewis 1, J. Boyd 2, T, Clarkson 3. Won by a whe 1. Time—lst mile, 3.4 ; 2nd mile, 3.14 ; 3rd mile, 2.58 ; 4th mile, 2.51 ; sch mile, 2 46£ ; for the distance 14.53 J.

New South Wales Parlia ment.

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(Received December 6, 11 a m.) Sydney, December 6. Mr Eidd re-introduced the Local Option Bill. It has been decided by 47 to 45, to retain the compensation clause. The Premier is doubtful if he will be able to prorogue before Christmas. He declares Government have no in tention of dropping the Sinking Fund Bill. The Mining on Private Property Bill has passed the .Legislative As sembly.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

PER tRKSS ASSOCIATION. ¥li« Interpreter. Wellington, December 6, Govemmenthaa appointed Judge Kettle toholdan enquiry into the charges brought by Taipua, M.H..R , against W. William?, licensed interpreter, Putea. A. Pauper Chinaman: Among the applicants to the Benevolent Trustees for r liaf was a naturalised Chinaman of 67, *yho had been forty three years in Ne,w Zealand. He had lost CHSte with the other Chinamen by cutting his hair, and had a wife and daughter dependent on him. The trustees gave him rations for a month, and the man said if he did not get work by then he would go up country to look for it. The <%ul«llv»n JFamille*. A deputation waited on the Premier asking for a compassionate allowance to the Quinlivan families, four of wh >m were killed by a slip on the Railway works near Ohingaiti. Mr Seddon said these people had been warned that they were not s^fe, and the depart ment was in no way legally responsible. He would, however, recommend the Cabinet to grant the little girl fifty pounds per annum till ahe was twenty, one, Quinlivan £200, P. Quinlivan £100, Hew JLicentlng Act* The first case under the new licensing Act cajae before the bench to-day. The licensee of the Albion Hotel was charged with supplying liquor to a child under thirteen. Counsel said there was a general impression in tha trade that the Act did not some, in force till Maroh. The R.M. said he would not enter up a con viction, but defendant must pay costs and the trade could take this as a warning. Sympathy. The Premier has wired a message of sympathy to the Mayor of Clive and other places flooded in Hawke's Bay, and offered to send up a detachment of torpedo men to assist the settlers in restoring order in their homes if necessary. We»leyan.

Nejlson, December 8. The Wesleyan dirtricfc meeting unani mously passed resolutions in favor of the Irish text book in public schools, the discontinuance of the Conference lecture Unless the same be made official, and in favor of Methodist union.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON MARKETS. About 4000 sheep were yarded at Ashbcr ton on Tuesday. The attendance was fairly good, and there was an improved tone in the sale. Fat crossbred ewes brought from 10s to 123 9d, fat merino ewes 7s to 7s 6d, fat merino wethers 9s 3d to 10s 2d, cross bred ewea (in wool) and lambs 12s 6d. crQ3sbred ewes and lambs (inferior, all equnted) 5s 3d to 7s 3d, 1700 crossbred hoggets (shorn). Qs 4d, 330 crossbred hoggets 8s 3d, merino ewea (inferior) and lambs (all counted) 2s 5d to 3s 9d. Beef was again scarce, and only 22 head of cattle were yarded. Fat cows brought £7 10a, fat steers £5, 15s, fat heifers £6,, six yearlings 42s 6d, milch cowa £ % springers £6 5,3.

BRAZIL.

Bio de Janiero, December i. Admiral Mello asserts that he merely desires to get rid of Peixoto's dictator ship, and does nqt desire to restore the monarchy.

THB ASHBDKTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1893,



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Mr T. Bullock. Cottage property conveniently situated in 'Kermode Street. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions from Mr John McYicker to sell by Public Auc ion at the Arcade, on the above dare, his property in Ker niode street, being— T.S. 241 containing quarter-acre t on which is erected a four-roomed cotUge, etc. in very good order, land of first class quality for garden purposes. Persons desiious of purahasing a cottage in town ate invited to inspect this and attend the sale. Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 12 27 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 9. Town Property Centrally situated in Moore stress, by order of the mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK haa received in structions to seP 'by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the mortgagees. r.S. 197 containiag £ acre Moore street next the |Vakanui Road Board office on which are erected two small Shops with Dwelling attached, also photographic studio, now let to Mrs Robottom. This property is fairly well situated being only the fifth section back from East street. Easy terms of payment. Note tine of Sale, 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 12 26 Auctioneer. SatußdatT decemberl. By order of the Mortgagee,, TOWN PROj^ERIY, Well situated corner of Burnett and William Streets, v'Z '.—• T.S. 443, with Seven-Roomed DWEL LING HOUSE, and other Im provements thereon ; also, T,S. 422 adjoining. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to £ell by Public Auction at *ho Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagee,— T.S. 443, containing J-Acre, well situ ated at the corner of Burnett and William Ftreets, on which is erected a Dwelling House of ssven rooms with verandah, etc. Also, T.S. 444, containing J-Acre ad joinl ing the above. Property must be sold to close accounts. Inspection Invited. Sale at 11 30 T. BULLOCK, 12 52 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros. THE ARCADE. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 10, 1893. TjIRIEDLANDER BROS, will Sell, on J- account of a Client, — A BAY GELDIKG. REAL GOOD TRAP HORSIf R. FRIEDLANDER, 12*51 Auc'.ioneer. NOTICE TO SWAGGERS. I HEREBY give notice that after this date I will no longer allow Swaggers to stay the night at my Station. A. EDWARD PEACHE, Mount Somers, November 30, 18VJ3, 12 45 FUNERAL NOTICE. THE Friends of Mr John. Miles Cam bridge are respectfully informed that the Funeral of hie beloved son, John Ellis, will move from his residence, Burnett street, TO-MORROW (Thurs day) December 7, at 3 o'clock, for the Ashburton Cemetery. BAKER BROS , 12 58 Undertaken. FURNITURE AND CHINA W1 TT AMP TON, will be • tw • XX pleased to see all his old customers at his new shop, East Street, (near old Kindergarten), tc which place he has removed his business 11 180 united^men"dly~societies SPORTS. THE time for closing entries for above Sports is extended as follows :— Bicycle Events to December 6 ; Hutdle Race and Grand Open Handicap, Decem ber 9. Entries can be left at Mr P. O'Connor's, Bootmaker, Arcade, up to 9.30 p.m. on above dates. ARTHUR PATERSON, 12*38 Secretary. ASHEURTON PERMANENT BUILD ING & INVESTMENT SOCIETY, Qmcis—Tancred Street Ashburtom MONEY taken on DEPOSIT AT CALL, in sums of One Pound and upwards, at the following rates:— £1 to £250 5 percent. From £250 to £1000 ... 4t\ „ „ Over £1000 ... ... 4 „ „ Fixed for 3 months ... '6 „  „ „ 6 „ ... 5| „ „ „  12 „ ... 6 „ „ For further particulars apply, to EDWD. STEPHENS, Manager. "giRISTMAS. NEWS FOR TINWALD. C Hawkins "I S Opening up in bis little Shop a VERY NICE ASSORTMENT OP ORNAMENTAL and USEFUL ARTICLES FOB CHRISTMAS SEASON, comprising Glassware, V^ses, Dolls, and Fancy Goods. Having purchased them in a Cheap market, and for cash at a good discount. I am able to sell at a price that will please everyone. A really good assortment of D,QLLS from 6d upwardu ; also, large assortment! $ email YA&E& pretty and cheap,



TO BE SOLD BY PUBLIC AUCTION. Under Distress Warrant fromß.M. Court, on SATURDAY, the 7th day of December, 1893, at the Arcade, ONE SPRING TRAP. * Sale at 2 o'clock. A. M. PEARSON, 12 53 fef«



PubJki Not'ces. SPECIAL NOTICE"FOr"6'hMSTM k? NEW Season's Fruit, Cane Sugar, and all ot her lines at extraordinary Low prices fur CASH—at D. MACPHERSON'S, I TANCRE© STREET. 1., ; ■ . i ' SEED. SEED. SEED. ' 1" HAVE a specially selected stock of ■*• Cocksfoot, lied Clover, Cow Grass, Rape Seed, G.T.Y.A. Turnip, P.T.Y.A. Turnip, 1. G. Globe, Fosfc Bybird, Devon Grey, Mammoth, etc. Z OHN G. RESTELL, 10§36 Weat Street. ABHBURTOirWOOL SALES npHE FIRST SA LF- of the season will jL take place at the ORMOR HALL. ON FRIDAY DECEMBER 8, 1893, When^all the Foreign and New Zealand j Buyers will be represented. MILES & CO, Ld. FRIEDLANDER BROS. D, THOMAS. J,G. RESTELL (For^he New Zealand Land Association. T. FORD & 00. Per Henry Zander. 11 38 TO LET—Five-roomed dwelling House, Stable, etc., together with about 1\ acres hnd, Charles Street, Allenton. T. BULLOCK. A* BOON TO HOUSEHOLDERS ALLANDALF, COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OF 25 PRR CENT IN YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Agent for the county, who will supply Customers in large or snail quantities. The Allandale Coal is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burn ing with a flame, does not sparkle, and leaves a white ash. It is both Cheap and Excellent:. JAMES iLLIOTT, COAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTON 11 145 ~FOR SALE—2 sections well situated in Clark Street, Allenton, being lots 23 and 23, containing 2 rods 6 parches, part of R.S. 8767. T, BULLOCK. ~~" " iFo"t7o iT~" ~* TDLANS, Specifications, and Estimates _L^ for any kind of Buildings can be had from Georp W. Andrews, East Belt. Agent foi. Ar W. A. P. Clarkson, Architect, A.R.1.8.A., Christ church, specimen plans on hand. Charges j moderate. Agent for Watters' Celebrated j ranges and Austin ani Sons Chimney Pots and glwzed Drain Pipes. Orders taken for Brick, Concrete, and Asphal work, 9 51 The Holidays. IN Order to keep pace with the rush, of Tailoring Orders already received, we have engaged a number of extra hands (first-class tailors). Customers requiring New Suits, etc., for the Holidays, should leave their orders as earl/ as possible. JUST OPENED OUT Newest Materials for Suits, Coatings, . Trouserings, Fancy Summer Vestings, Cricket, Tennis and Cycling Cos tumes, exs.s. Ocarama. Three Cases of Novelties in Ties, Hats, Shirtß, etc., for the present season. GENTS' BOOTS AND SUOES. CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LE \DING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBU.RTON. CHEAP PROPERTY. 372 ao7«8 372 situated near the County Saleyards and Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion's Show Grounds. Account of the Mortgagees. Price £8 10s per acre. THIS was originally part of the Fair field Estate and formerly owned by Mr Grant. There is a dwelling house, stable, and other buildings erected on the property. On account o£ its being close to town an increase in value may reason ably be expected. Apply to T. BULLOCK, Zealandia Boot Store j TATCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. 11HE Bteadlly increasing demand for 1 the "ZEA.LANDIA BRAND OF BOOTS Shows they aae still as popular as ever with the Public of Ashbnrton. For style, durability, and comfort they cannot be beat. A Large Stock of Ladies', Gents', and Children's Boots and Shoes always in stock at prices to suit the times REPAIRS DONE AT REASONABLE RATESj JT. Bishop's, 3EALANDIA BOOT STORE, TANOBED STBEETJ



Public Notice. g. klfE are selling, as we have for *V eighteen m-nths pabt, seven feet Birch Hurdles at 2s 9d; *e.ven feet V.D.L. Hurdles at at 5* 61 each. TUCKER & BbAiN, 10 135 West Street. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. |{ URDLEB. HUKDLK S. 7fb Hurdles 2s 9J each in any quantity. W. H. COLLINS A CO , Timber Merchants. TO SHEEP F ATtMP.R* AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned is offering 6ft 6in and 7ffc HURDLPS made of seasoned V,D L. timber, at 4s and-4s 31 -eh i.i lots if thirty or more. They ca» lie seen at my Siding, railway ciosMtig, Durham /Street, South, james"gos>, DURHAM STREET, NORTH, CHRISTOHDROH. PIANOS! PCANOSI! PIANOS ORGANS! ORGANS! ! ORGANS VfOLINS ! V[')LIVS.! ! VIOLIN 4 MUSIC! MUSIC'! 1 MCSIJ TJWERYBODY should have a copy oi XL "THE TRIAD' MONTHLY MAGAZINE Of Music, Science, and Art, DKESD£N~PIANO CO., SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS. HORACE A. GATES, Agent and Manage • !>. MACPHJEHSOItf (Latje of R. Alcorn's), "DIST CANE SUGARS for Preservin purposes can be had at the new Shop TANCRED HTREET, Opposite Mitchell and Turner's, TEAS A. fcPEOIALTY. My 2s Blend can't be beat in Ashburto Look out for the green-frosted window Goods delivered Daily iv any part of . Town, D. MACPHEESON TANCRED STREET Ashburton, 10 NOTICE. XWISH to thank my numerous Friends and Customers for the liberal support accorded to me during my stay in Busi ness at Tinwald, and a«k that the s*me be accorded to MR J. M. BOURNE to whom I have SOLD MY BUSINESS from the FIRST DAY of NOVEMBER, 893. I also requast that all ACCOUNTS due •me be settled before the First Day of DECEMBER NEXT, and paid to Myself or Mr Bourne. Yours respectfully, JAM S3 GUDSELL. IN reference to the above Notice, I b«»g to inform the Public that having taken possession of the ABOVE BUSINESS I shall be pleased to supply all old Cus tomers of the Store, where I shall continu to SUPPLY GOODS of the BES QUALITY procurable, and endeavor *ive every sptisfaction. Trusting to re seive the SAMS LIBERAL SUPPORT accorded in the past to my predecessor. J. M. BOURNE. 11 134 FOR SALE—6O Acres, all in English grasses, not far from the Tinwald Sale yards, A property such as this has often been asked for. T. BULLOCK. AUSTRALIA!* MUTUAL PROVIDENT SOCIETY New Zealand Branch Head Office, Customhouse-quay, Wellington! Local Board of Directors : JThe Hon Morgan S. Grace, M.D., C.M.0., M.L.C. (Chairman) The Hon Charles J. Johnston, M L.C. (Deputy Chairman) Alfred de Bathe Brandon, Esq The Hon Edward Eichardson, C.Vf.G, M.L.C John Duncan, Esq Medica' Officer : Dr W. Cr. Kemp, M.R.O.S. (England) THE OLDEST, WEALTHIEST AND MOST PROSPEROUS Austraiian Life Office, and thk LARGEST IN THE BRITISH EMPIRE. The only Colonial Life Office which declares a BONUS EVERY YEAR Ihe Method of Valuation adopted by fchfs Society is of the most Stringent Character, and ensures * Consi derably Larger Reserve to meet Liabilities than that held by any other office in the Australasian Colonies. ACCUMULATFD FUND EXCEEDS £11,000,000 (ELEVEN MILLIONS) Stealing All invested to yield nearly 6 per cent. POLICIES IN FORCE ... 1 l«,!3O5 Sum Assured ... £38^888*883 Accumulated Funds  .. £11,328,448 Ana ual Income.. .. .. £1,960,183 Cash Bonuses Divided .. .. f 5,434,622 BONUSES CASH BONUS for ONE year, 1892, £504,261, yielding Reversionary Bonuses amounting to £ 1,030,000, after making SPECIAL BESF,RVES, amount ing to £234,511. CASH BONUSES declared for last FIVE years, over TWO MILLIONS, yielding Koversionary Bonusei exceeding FOUR MILLIONS ASSURE YOUR LIFE IN TUB A. M. P. SOCIETY And Secure a BONUS EVERY YEAJEL] Expenses of Management 9J per confc o the total income. EDWARD W. LOWE, Resident Secretary. Branch Office — Custom House Quay, Wellington. W. H. DERBY, District Secretary, Christchurch, H. ZANDER, Local Broker, Ashburton.



INSTFAD OF GIVING Presents t (h Ist mag Yl7 E GIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE VALUE ALL TH32 YEAR ROUND. The Immense Increase in our Business is a proof of this assertion. WE HAVE, LANDED AND ARE LANDING, Large Parcels of New Goods FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS, Bjugbt direct from the English manufactories, all of which we are offering at VERY LOW BATES. Carpet and Felt Slippers. CHILDREN'S FROM Is. WOMEN'S, ALL SIZES, la 9d. .0 MITCHELL & TURN BR, TANCRED STREET. _^___ ■ j • H. M. JONES. H. M. JONKS. H. M. JONES SANTA GLAUS AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ARE COMING AGAIN A Large and Varied Stock of Books, Toys, and Fancy Goods, China Glass, and Plated Ware, carefully selected and suitable for Christmas and New Tear Presents. Japanese Tables, Cabinets, Trays, Glove and Handkerchief. Boxes, Etc Desks, Workboxes, Wiring, and Dressing Cases, Albums from Is 6i to 50a. Purses, Pocket Books, Letter and Card Cases. DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS. Exceptional value for Christmas trade. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. BOOKS, BOOKS, BOOKS for Prize and Presentation purposes. School Corn* nit tees very liberally dealt with to endeavour to keep tnwie in the place. CHRISTMAS AND NEW TEAR CARDS. Trovine, Geletine, %nd Fringed Sards, hand-painted, unique, pretty, and chute designs. Packets of Cards from 3d Bach to 2a fid. —:o: —> H. M. JONES. A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House- Furnishing Warehouse, OHRISTQHUROH. rpHE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made A in all Departments most Oomplot. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM^ FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, ,~ UPHOLSTERY, CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A- J. WHITE Inyltcs all to Call and Inspect bis Stock COTTAGES "FURNISHED, Including CUTLERY, BLANKETS, SHEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Ero 1 TWO BOOMS, COMPLETE ...... ... ... £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS ... £17 to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS .„ . M ... ... £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY, TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS* CHRISTCHURCHJ WALKER'S BOT FLY REMEDIES. fTUTATcttANTEO TO CURE ANY HOBSB AFFLICTED WITH BQTS, IF * » GIVEN IN TIME, and to Improve the Condition of the Horse, whether ha has Bots or not, given in two drenches. , LOCAL TESTIMONIALS



Gray's read, Amberley, September 6,1892. Mr Walker, Sir,—Your Bot Fly Remedy raaohpd me in due course. I gave them to oca that was very bad, and as I had lost & Bplendid poung horse, I got very anxiousl, as the stomsoh presented one mass of bota in all stages, wi h the coaing eaten away. I am glad to tell you that the one 1 drenched according to your in truotiona got quite be tie', and is now at hia work again. I would highly recommend farmers to use the & >me in time, an 1 era pat^fiod that they will save and greatly improve the oobdition of the hcrae. Send me some of your Bot Fly Preventive for the summer, and ob'ige,— Yourß very respectfully, Edward Watsok. KilHnohy, Sep'ember 14, 1892. Mr Bob ft Walker, Ohristchurob, De« Sir—Your Bot Flt Pemedies have proved a complete success with rr»y horse. He hid been very bad for aome time ; the coat drjr, a light skin, got very low in condition, and got scarce able to walk. I qui'e expected he would die, as he had all the symptoms of one that my neighbor lost with the bos I gave your remedies as you directed, wi th the following resul s:— Tha horse, after getting the late bottle, became very pained, lying dewa. rolling and groaning with pain, in the paddock. He began to oough very hard, e.ch cougb bringing away a thick humorous matter from the nostrils, the like of which I never saw before ooming from a horse. This continued all next day, which I *m certain were the bots bursting from the effec a of the tteinsdy, and ooming up through the nostrils by the effects of the oough. After this ceased, the horsa began to mend, and in six days I had him at work again, hearti'y well You erW.d make these Remedies publio, so that farmers might know there is a remedy for this destructive posts. Send ma some Preventive for keeping off the fly in cum mer, —And oblige, ; Robert Mclorbaw. Amberley, July 26,1892. To Mr Bobert Walker, Christohuroh, Sir, —Having lost three good horses, and on ex* •ruination found the Etomaoh of two oom pletely eat«n through, and the whole of the Biomaoh Ihickty covered with bots in all stages of transformation, I became much



alarmed abodt tbe rest oi my s ook. I used you Bot Fly Remedies on one that was very bad, and Had every symptom of dying, and in three days 6he was completely cared, and is doing well. I believe it is a proper thing, and if given at he proper time we ihall have no more deaths from the Bot F.y. David Bbow*. Brorknidf, December 12,1892. Mr Walker, ■ S r,—l «ieh to add my testimony to the wonderful effects of your Bot Fly Remedies. I had a va!u-ib'e horse which got very bad and gradually gotworee. I quite believe be would have died. He-kept losing fleEh, gA a dry coat, tight skin, out worn expreßs:on of the e\e, a ooagb, tuning at the nosrril», and oould ecaroe work I got your remedies and g va them as dineted, with the most beneficial recoils. The second day after getting the last drenob he began to pass bots io handfuls, Borne of which I here' with band you. Immediately after pasting •he bots ha began to mend, and is now aa fat as butter, hearty and well, thanks to Walker's Bot-fly Remedies Any who doubt send them to mr, anl I wiil convince them that your remedies are a boon to the oommuaity and the suffering h rsa Brery hone should have them in the ee&son, as I am eoniftdsnt if used there will ba no more deaths from he bot fly ILe this as you please. H Lovlli* Greenwood Farm, pSouthbridg >, Augast 2,1392 Mr Walker, Sir,—l an fiUd to bear testi* mony to the wonderful efftots ofyourßot. Fly Kkmedies. Oae of my bast bones be* came very bid ; the skin tigbr, tbe eye life* less aud a bad color, and got low in condition. Anxious to finish ploughing a paddock I did not want to lay him np until be became on* able to lift his feet, cr do any more. We bad to help him into a stable I gave him your Remedies, and, and the treatment msj- vpce> scribed, and ia a few days he wai^eite better, and now at hu work, hearty wml well. I quite be'ieve, h*d I not given him your Bsmsdies, he would have died, ton oan on this as you please. B nui Thompson.



AGENTS FOR aSHBURTON—W. Anderson *J. Rmiltijib, Saddler. MANUFAOrURER-ROBBRT WALKER, <?»ual R W rve, wJ*Z