THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION.

The following is the Meteorological report for the week ending March 19, 1893 ;—

THE FLOODS.

(per press association) Wellington, March 21. The total amount sent to Brisbane up to date through the Colonial Secretary is £1727. The City Council has collected £461. The " Evening Post" closed its list to-day with £72517s 6d. For sufferers by the local floods £329 has been pb scribed, besides large gifts of clothing, fiifll. Ate.

CRICKET.

SOUTH AUSTRALIA V VICTORIA.

[per pkkbs association].

Adelaide, March 22 In the cricket match between South Australia und Victoria, the first innings of the home eleven closed foi 242 ; Lyons, 72; George Giffen, 43. The second innings closed fur 363; Lynns, 62; George Giffeu, 181. Victoria put to gether 403 in their first innings; Trott, 52 ; McLeod, 101; Lavef, 104. In their second inningd they mad.; the required number of runs 206, with the loss of 6 wickets, thus winning the march by 4 wickets. Harry made 50, and Mackwy 56 in the second innings.

CORRESPONDENCE.

(We do not hold ourselves responsible for the I opinions expressed by our correspondents.) I

MAYFIELD SPORTS.

TO THE KDITOR. Sir,—l see there are going to be sports at Mayfield on Easter Monday. The Committee have issued an excellent programme, bub I notice they have omitted to include among the nineteen other events a mile walk or a three mile. The programme consists tor the greater part of lunning events, so I think it would be on'y fair to ask the Oornmifctee to include a walk. Hoping you will insert this in your valuable paper.—l am, etc., _, Competitor. Hinds, March 20, 1893.

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. London, March 21. The Duke of Westminster, referring to Mr Gladstone's conduct with regard to the Welsh Church Bill, said that he had acted in an utterly unscrupulous manner, disregarding almost every •hred or principle of honor. Mr Morley denies that it is the intention of Government to send extra troops to Ulster. (Received March 22, 10.40 a.ra.) London, March 21. In the House of Commons the vote for Uganda passer* by 368 to 46. In course of the discussion Mr Gladstone denied that Sir G. Portal was authorised to occupy or annex the country. Mr Labouchere made a violent attack on Lord Rosebery's foreign policy. Many telegrams and letters have been received in Ulster from Australia and New Zealand offering men and money. (Received March 22, 10.55 a.m.) London, March 2t. It is hoped Lord Salisbury will re cover in time to keep his engagement to deliver an address at Belfast. The " Daily Telegraph " continues to publish alarming reports of the arming and enrolling of men in Ulster, but they are not confirmed by any other paper. ' '

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

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Fast Steaming.

iuoKtAMD, March 22. The Maraora has arrived from Sydney with 288 passengers, and the Miowera, with 271. The Mararoa beat the Miowara on the race across by 3 hours 15 minutes, and performed the distance in 3 days 11 hours 25 minutes, a record trip. The Miowera's lime was 3 days 14 hours 40 minutes.

More Maori Tronbles.

Gisbornk, March 22. Further trouble has arisen at the East Cape, the Natives having pulled down more trig stations. Sergeant - Major Moore, who was on his way back to Gieborae, has returned to Awanui. and two mounted constables left Gisborne thi3 morning for the scene of this trouble.

The Missing Man.

Kkw Plymouth, March 22. The missing man Thomson has now been traced to Ngaire station. McDonald, at the sash and door company's mills, remembers having seen a per&on ab the gUtion answering to Thomson's descrip tion, who asked McDonald to direct him to Coutts' house. He went in the right direction, but never reached Coutts, to whom Thomson had a letter of introduc tion.

The Sheep Bet Fly.

Wellington, March 22. The New South Wales Government have sent a letter enquiring whether the sheep bot fly is prevalent and likely to do serious damage. They have been told that some isolated cases have been re ported. There is evidently confusion with the horse bot.

Charitable Aid.

The Rev. Mr Van Stavern, chairman of the Benevolent Society, asserts that the District Board has acted illegally m cutting down the Society's requisition by £766. Ho made some severe remarks en the action of the City Council representa tives on the Board, whom he accused of not knowing what they were doing.

United Fire Brigade Association.

I ANNUAL CONFERENCE.

[per press association.] Wanganui, March 22. The fourteenth annual meeting of the, United Fire Brigades' Association opened this morning in the Borough Council ,' Chambers, Superintendent Hughes (Auck land) presiding Over fifty delegates from Ul parts of the colony were present. The annual report of the executive was | read. The balance sheets showed—Re ceipts, £806 11s 2d (including balance from last audit of £264 5s 8d) ; expendi ture, £577 14s sd, leaving a bank balance of £284 6s 9d. The balance of assets over liabilities is £262 Os 9d, the latter including £163 16s cash balance held for the Accident Assurance Society, the amount of registration fees and contribu tions received. Prior to the commencement of the proceedings, th« delegates were heartily welcomed to Wanganui by the Mayor, Mr J. F. Jackson, who hoped the Conference would prove beneficial. The Conference concludes at midday to-morrow, after which the delegates will be taken a drive round Kaiwihi, return ing via Brunswick. In the evening they will be entertained at a banquet j and on Friday morning to ft river trip to Eve or Korinite in the steamer Wairere.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

[per prbss association.]

(Rec :ived March 22, 10.55 a.m.)

PANAMA SCANDAL.

Paris, March 21, Charles de Lesseps, Barhout (ex- Minister of Public Works), and Blou dein were *ound guil by. Tha remainder of the directors were acquitted,

M. FERRY'S FUNERAL.

The police are making arrangements I to suppress riots at M. Ferry's funeral, I

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received March 22, 11.45 p.m.) I

ROUGH PASSAGE.

Sydney, March 22. I All recently arrived vessels ex perienced terrific weather coincident with the New Hebrides cyclone.

POLITICAL.

Brisbane, Maich 22. Mr Nelson has informed the Go vernor that he is unable to form a Uabinet, and advised that Sir B. Mcllwraith should be summoned. The latter is now engaged in constructing a Government.

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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 OurPureVolatile Euca lypti Extract, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of xjerfectly 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 Universities 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 I substances, adherent fco primary distillation, will develop the sanative qualities proper to the plant. sSsmder and sSons* 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, ami 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 used for mechanical purposes only are discernible : 1. By 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 tannate?. 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 always for Sander and Sons' Eucalypti Ex tract and get the old, well-tested and reliable preparation —Sandhurst, Victoria, Australia.—siauder and Sous The Best Remkdy fob Isdiokstioh— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently recommended as a simple remedy foi Indigestion, which ia the cause of nearly all bhe diseases to which we are subjects, Norton's Pills, with justice called the "Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentlu aperient, are mild in their operation, and gafe under any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at la l£d, 2st)d, ifs^byali medicine vendors throughout the watlij, TINWALD PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. THE ANNUAL TEA MEETING IN THE HALL ON TUESDAY 28. After Tea, Addresses by Ministers and Others. Music by Choir, Tickets, Is 6d. 3*152 PRIMITIVE METHODIST CHURCH. AGENT of the Primitive Methodist Sunday Schools in Victoria and Tasmania, ia paying a visit to the Sunday Sqhools in this country, and will deliver an Address in the above Church, TO-MORROW, 7.30 p.m. Sunday Sohool Teachers of all schools are invited. 3 153 NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN * ♦ STEAMSHIP COMPANY. S.S. MIOWEBA AND WARRIMOO. THE LARGEST AND SWIFTEST STEAMERS IN THE TRADE. y^aJM.ji JttIOWERA, WlLLSailfor Melbourne and Sydney, via Port Chalmers and Bluff, on SATURDAY, MARCH 25, at 5 p.m. Passengers and cargo at lowest rates, KINSEY & Co., Agents, - Christchiiirch and Lyjbtelton. . Local Agent} . HKNRY •ZA&DER,,



A. Groodl Man But "he drinks." Can a man be ♦• cood " either from a moral or business standpoint who is addicted t« the*^ of alcoholic drinks? He may possess fine business qualifications, but if he drinks his value to his employer, himself, or his tamily is on the wane. Wliy don the stop? Ah, why don't he? How many sad hearts are asking the question ? The enemy has him by the throat, he has the disease of inebriety fastened upon him, but not an incurable disease, no no ! Booth's Golden Remedy No. 1 fights the battle for the victim, and wins the vic tory. It absolutely destroys all desire lor. stimulants, opium, and . tobacco. JS^nd for cifcijlws oi cures, > *'•"'



Mr D. Thomas [ SPECIAL ftNTEY. hahTfaik. tinwald~saleyards. , thursday, march 23, 1893. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from D. Cameron, Esq., Springfield, to sell by Auction as above— ,IAA Lincoln and Leicester Surplus AKJKJ RAMS Also, a Draft of CROSSBRED EWES The Springfield Sheep need no com ment from me. D. THOMAS, 3*117 Ashburton, T HAVE FOR SALE CHEAP— 9 ACid Acm on bank of Rangitata, A**<\J\J now oCCU piecl by Mr J. W. Sawle. 242-4 Acreß SinßfJe Tree Estate* finO Acres on right bank of Rangi "V4 tata river , R.S. 25471. £)Kf\ Acres Timaru district, four &O\J m i\ eß f r om Temuka, R.S. 10329 and 10338. "I Cktl AcreSitwelvemilesfromTimaru XV-D R.s. 53535 and 21545. D. THOMAS, 3141 Auctioneer, BAM AND EWE FAIR. THUBSDAyTmARCH 28, i 1893. j SHALL HAVE FOR SALE at the X. above fixture, over A f)f\ R^-MS, consisting of English TIUU and Border Leicester, L;n coln, Shropshire, and South :> down Rams. Also a Jaree number of Lines of good CROSSBRED AND MERINO EWES. D. TROMAS, 3§87 Ashburton. I CLEABINCTSXIJL I ALFORD. FOREST HOTEL. FEIDrVY, MARCH 24, 1893. MR DAVID THOMAS has received inspections from the Executors j of the late J. H. Ross, Alford Forest, to HOLD A CLEARING SALE, j As above,— I Of the whole of the . LIVE A.ND DEAD STOCK W THE ESTATE, As follows, — ~! AH Crosßit)red LAMBS A Draught HORSES 1 Four-year-old Spring Cart HORSE, quiet in harness IBay GELDING, three years, quiet in saddle 1 Two-year-old and one Yearling COLT. Dray and Frame, Tip Dray, Double furrow Plough, Harrows, Dogcart and Harness, Saddle and Bridle, 1 Chaffcucter, Horse Covers, Tools, and a large quantity of sundries. I will also have fof Sale at the above tixture, — f*f\ Merino EWES ■a Q Merino WETHERS 1 00 Sound Mouth Merino EWES 1 O'l CrOßsbred LAMBS ROO Crossbred LAMBS fiOO Crossbred EWES x -i j\ RAMS O HOKSE9 Sale at the Hotel at 12 o'clock sharp. DAVID THOMAS, Ashburton. Extra Entries are solicited for this Sale. 3§B CT.S.S. CO. IPjfl iJ.8.8 CO. UXION SI'EAMSHIP COMPANY <JF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TOU AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, vcd Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland —Monday and Thursday. Sydney—Every Second Thursday. ' Dunedin —Tuesday and Friday. M elbourn c—Tuesday. Excursion Season commenced on November 1. Rerkned fares over all the Company's lines. For particulars apply to MILES & GO., LTD., Agents for Ishburton W. J. BUSH AND CO T\ISTIL),EKS And IMFCBTEBB OF ESSENTIAL OILS & FRUII ESSENCES ' ! SOLUBLE ESSENCES j For Aerated "Water Manufacturers' Extra Super Lemon, which is double the Strength of Ordinary Commercial Qualities. |"CE MAKING AND REFRIGERATION On tha Linde System (compression Anhydrous Ammonia.) For Cold Stores, Freezing and Chilling Establishments, &nd all Icemakinp an<? Refrigerating Purposes SPECIAL MARINE TYPE FOR SHIP USE, As fitted on board the s.s. Teutonic, Ac for the Dead' Meat Trade, and fche s.s Merapi, for making Ice and pre ; serving Passengers' ■ Piovi^i



;_ Friedl ander^Jßros- ASHBURTON BAM AND EWE FAIF, AT TINWALD SaLEYARDS, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 23, 1893. WE Shall Offier at the above fixture the following Linea of SHEEP for various clients.— On account of John Grigg, Esq., 1 OO Border Leicester Ram LAMBS Of\ English Leicester Bam AyJ LAMBS On account Messrs Mawson Bros., Bf\ Border Leicester Ram VJ LAMBS flf\ EnglishLeicesterßamLAMßS, bred by J. Bonifant, Esq. Also, 10/ \f\ Sonnd Mouthed Merino Jl&\J\J IWES 1070 Six"toofcn M«ino EWES QOQ Halfbred EWES, &c. R. FRIEDALNDER, 3t130 Auctioneer. OLE A-8.1 C^ G SALE AT WILLOWBT2, ON THURSDAY, MARCH 30, 1893. MESSRS FRIEDL4NDER BROS:, by instructions received from Mr GeorgeGiuce, will offer at his homestead, Willowbj, the whole of his FARM STOCK AND IMPLEMENTS, ■'*# AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON THURSDAY, MARCH 30. 14 First Class Draught Mares'and Geld ings. 2 Good Hacks I 1 Trap Horse 3 Cows. Can be recommended | 2 Farm Drays and Frames 1 Spring Dray 1 Soring Cart 1 Whittchapel Cart 1 Set Trap Harness 2 Cambridge Hollers 2 Double-furrow Ploughs^ 2 Hornsby Reapers and Binders 1 Anglo-American Drill 1 Set Disc Harrows 1 Galvanised Iron Moveable Hut] Corncrusher, Chaffcutter, Horse-power and Intermediate, Horse-rake, Harness, 15 Horse Covers, etc. Also, about 30 tons Oaten Sheaves. We beg to call special attention to this Clearing Sale. Mb Gbice's horses are well known as good workers, staunch, and mostly young, and all are in splendid working condition. The Implements are in good order, and our instructions are to sell. Sale at 12 o'clock. Luncheon Provided, R. FRIEDLANDERJ 3*135 Auctioneer. Tenders. ■/J*HE-''Ash ib'jrton Amateur Cycling and I Athletic Club invite Tenders for Refreshment Booth for Sports Easter Monday, Tenders received by undersigned till FRIDAY Next. F. DEN BY, 3 148 Hon. Sec. ASH^m 7fol^"T>oMAl^ BOARDS '"TENDERS are invited for GRAZING L for twelve months the Paddocks in the Domain, as subdivided in five lots, containing from seven to ten acres' each. Conditions may be seen at the Town Clerk's Office, where tenders are to be delivered before noon on MONDAY, the 27th inst. CHAS. E. FOOKS.I Town Clerk. March 20, 1893. 3 132 Public N0.ti033 ASHBURTON AMATEUR CYCLING AND I ATHLETIC CLUB. A.NNUAL UaCE J\IeETING. EASTER~MOKDAY, APRIL 3. 10 Cycling and 5 Pedestrian Events. Three Mile Provincial Championship. Slow Race in Fancy Costume. One Mile Steeplechase. £75 in Prizes. F. DENBY, 3*149 Hon. Sao. "ASHBURTON PUBLIC LIBRARY^ NOTICE is hereby given that on and after WEDNESDAY, March 15, inst., the Library will be Open for the Exchange of Books between the hours of 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. on WEDNESDAYS, instead of Saturdays as formerly, and between the hours of 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. daily. BY ORDER March 14, 1893. J 394 ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL. BUILD ING SOCIETY. ' A MEETING of applicantsfor shares in the above Society, will be held in the Arcade Chambers on WEDNESDAY, the 22nd inst., at 8 p.m. for the purpose of adopting rules, electing direct( rs and other officers, and- other 'important business. H. £ANDER, 3 121 Chairman Provisional Directors. Minister Bazaar. fPHB ANN UAL BAZAAR and Sale of 1. Work in connection with the Paro chial District of Longbeach, in aid of the Church Funds, will be held in the TEMPJLAR HALL, TINWALD, ON EASTER MONDAY, April 3, 1893. Bazaar opens at 2 p.m. Luncheon provided on a liberal scale, at a very moderate charge. Any contributions of produce or live stock may be left at Mr Clothier's Store, Tinwald, and they will be thank fully acknowledged. Admission, 6d ; Children, half-price. '-^' 5*14 i!L!!L'!!l!!!!l^^li»iillJ!!!!!!^_..._ j The Best Tea IS CANTERBURY for the money, and free from any eke'ess of aatringericy. ** CQUNTESS 2s. ASK VOVa (WtQOJSB*



—Now Landing— 1 NEW WINTER GOODS. Craighead & Berryman, The Tailoring Firm. p^^ ROBERT MURRAY*/o^c ?|^^P; 'Watcb and dock %^Sgsgg?®k , MAKER. GOLJ> AND SILVERSMITH, 4c, BAST STREET. XHAVE just landed direct from London a magnificent assortment of high-clow Twenty-one Day MARBLE CLOCKS, which, with the large stock already on land, enable? me to show a Variety of Elegant Design* UNEQUALLED IN CANTERBURY SPECIALLY LIBERAL TERMS EXTENDED TO PRESENTATION COMMITTEES, &o. A. Beautiful Selection of DIAMOND and other GEM RINGS ; DIAMOND GOODS of all descriptions WEDDING and KEEPER RINGS. STERLING SILVER and E.P, WARE, FANCY GOODS..' Ac- Suitable for Wedding and Birthday Presents .&c. PROMPT ATTENTION GIVEN TO COUNTRY ORDERS BY POST OR TELEGRAPH. KAIAPOI HOUSE AX O W I N THE FRO N T RA N X WITH Complete Stocks OF i LINOLEUMS OILCLOTHS tn CARPETS 8 MATTINGS MATS | RUGS CURTAINS o MUSLINS 03 .. 3 BLANKETS SHEETINGS Houseliold Unens and Fiirnlsblnfir^ A SPECIALTY. MITCHELL and TURNER.



MR T. BULLOCK. j__ tT5.777, Oo^s^t, 3^(VU 1 vßi f or sa i e a t the above figure. Capital building site, best side of the street. Liberal terms if tequired. viz., £2 cash, balance by instalments. T. BULLOCK. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. Commodious Store in West 3**~*lJ» Street, Kental required for the year—£3s. Apply to T. BULLOCK. A BARGAIN.—4 Sections number 17, 18, 19, 20, together with Cottage, Allen ton. Apply to T. BULLOCK. NICE LITTLK PROPERTY AT WATERTON. WHAT IS OFTEN ASKED FOR. A Small Farm, with Dwelling House, etc. QCi Acres, conveniently situated, not yy 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. =PsV*k IHci CORNER SECTION 3*tHJ 1U», A ca p ital buildinlf site, centrally situated, being T.S. 674, containing Quarter-Acre, corner of Have lock and William streets. First class land, easy terms. Apply to . T. BULLO'JK. sta ok fire s.~~" ££5 Reward £25 THE Undersigned offers the above Reward to any one who will give such information as will lead to the con viction of any person wilfully causing Stack Fires in any part of the Ashburton County. DAVID THOMAS *33 Ashbnrfon. STEAM CHAFF CUTTING AND CRUSHING. VTEORGE OsBORNE Begs to announce that he is PREPARED TO CUT- ©HAFF AND CJKJSB 6RAIN IN ANY QUANTITY He uses Messrs Andrews and Beaven's best Canterbury Chaffcutter, and their crusher with latest improvements, a!nd can therefore guarantee giving every satis factioQ. ' ■ ' . • ; O/dfc^s ma,y be left with MR GUDSELL, Tinwald ; Or. GEORGE OBBORNE, B*s WillQwby,



NOW IS A CHANCE TO SAVE MONEY. NEW GOODS7NEW GOODS, JUST TO HAND. IF you want a Good Suit at a low price, go to the Ashburton Scientific Tailoring Company, where you will have a grand assortment of Fancy Trousering", Coatings, and Tweeds of great variety to choose from. Don't forget the address, T.INCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. G. J. F LTJBLOW, Manager. Hampton's TpiURNITURE TO'AREHOUSE, ( TANCRID STREET, Is Opposite Mitchell and Turner's. TRY HAMPTON'S FOR Perambulators from 223 6d ' Perambulators Reversible Hoods from 355, Patent Rubber Tires Basket Ware ■■> Cheat Drawers Chairs and Tables - ' ■ Bedsteads "... Che'ip Furniture All Repairs Colonial Couches Wire Spring Mattrasses BRANCH BUSINESS. KAST STREET, Below Patching's. GREAT ASSORTMENT OF CROCKERY, AND FANCI GOODS.— 2J35 CHE IP. & ■ THE ASHBURTON ARCADE "OAINTING & pAPERHANGING* ESTABLISHMENT, JOHN WILSON ,' (LateJas. Craigie), Has in Stock a Choice Selection of PAPIRHANGINGS in New Design BORDERS, DADOS, kIS& OEILJNG PAPERS i$ Variety. for Painting and Decorating i given, All work executed promptly, with the very best materials and workmen, John Wilson, . Q ARCADE, ByRNETT STRJ|EI, B|OQ



f William Stocks, MONUMENTAL MASON, -■ Madras Street South, CHRISTChURCH, . TITISHES to call the attention ef persons" in: want of YY Monumental Work that he intWi to sell the present Large Stock, consisting of Granite, Marble, nd other Stone Monuments, at considerably Reduced Prioes. Iron Fences, also Concrete and Stone Kwbings reduce* in price. Inscriptions and all work In connection with Uw trade done in first-clan order. An early inspeotiot invited. Several new lines lately arrived. Any reason able offer for the present Stock w*H result in a mm. Williasi Stocks. TRADE wr^Ut H>ftK» STOP! STOP!! V\^L^Q Jj AND BEAD! 1! TI7E HAVE NOW UNPACKED OUR STOCK OP NEW GUNS W t . FOR THIS SEASON'S SHOOTING,— Consisting of Single and Double Barrel Breech Loaders; also Hammnlees Guns, '■'•■' - ofthe noted Martini-Henry Pa: tern. AS FOR FINISH, STYLE, AND QUALITY, WE CAN RECOMMEND TrTEM. Our price is from £1 to £7 10s, and if once in the bands of a Bp3it«n»n; will be found in every respect equal, if not superior, to many g«ins sold at three times the price. So those anxious to procure a gun which will give. them thorough satis* faction, we invite their inspection. All kinds of Ammunition and Sportmtn's Requisites in Stock. #> Stephens Bros, market House. Temporary Premises OLD TOWN HALL (Nert MR RANDALL). ANDIiKW OKB XTAVING REMOVED to the above addn>s ß willl hold a GREAT CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots, FOR ONE MONTH "t DURING THE REBUILDING OP HIS OLD PREMISES. The Greatest Bargains Ever Offered in the History of Ashburton, '■?. —COME EAELY. — ANDREW ORB. NO T I O E. W. H. COLLIER BEGS TO INTIMATE ,THAT HE HAS MOVED BACK TO THE NEW BUILDING AT . ■■"■.-.■ \, "The Corner," Which Oustoraera will find to be the best lighted and most convenient Shop in Ashburton. ——o 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 Aihburton THE LARGE* BHOW ROOM x Is a sight to be seen, and is filled with the FEWEST FASHIONS IN MANTLES, JACKETS, MILLINERY, FEATHERS, CORSETS, Ac, Ac, LADIES who only wish to inspect, as well as those who wish to purchase will be cordially welcomed. W. H. COLLIER, "The Corner." WILLIAM SPARROW, [(Late of the firm of Sparrow and Bcrryman^ Tailor and Outfitter, I AM DETERMINED TO DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enablo me to do thi« I have decided to charge Price* that bave aev«"?baw heard of in Ashburton Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coating's, & Fancy Suitings ADDRK3S : Wt The Shop between J. healy and Co.'s an« H. G. Segers. EAUX STBJBKT, ABHBTOTO^