Presbyterian General Assembly.

IKB, PRESS ASSOCIATION. Welungton, February 20. The Sunday School report showed 152 schools, 14,000 children, and 1268 teachers. The opinion was expressed that steps should be taken to get a law enacted making it a punishable offence for any newspaper or other publication printing news on betting and wagering. On the motion of the Moderator, it was resolved that any Minister leaving the Presbyterian Church of New Zealand, and desirous to withdraw from Hs con nection with the fund, to entitled to receive back one-half of the rates paid by him, but without interest. Among the grants made to congrega tions this year were—in the Presbytery of Ohristchurch—Flemington and Tinwald £12, Halkettand Kimberley £20, Mal vern £20. The A sembly unanimously offered con gratulations to the Rev J. Euncan, of Foxton, on his attaining his 50th year of ministry, and expressed their high appre ciation of his long and faithful services. The Rev Mr Gordon, of Marion, was nominated as Moderator of next Assembly. The Assembly expressed sympathy with those buffering by the Queensland floods, and desired to encourage the Presbyterian people to contribute to the fund opened for their relief. It was moved by Dr Elraslie, seconded by the Rev G. Webster, and carried—. " That the Assembly lodge a very em phatic protest against the action of the present Government in bestowing a grant of £400 on the Magdala Asylum, which is a purely denominational institution and is not subject to any public inspection, and that this protest be lodg«d on the ground that it involves a violation of an important principle of religious equality. which should be strictly adhered to in the adminwtrafcion of the public affairs of the colony." On closing the Assembly agreed tc meet at Christchurch next year. The report on statistics read on Feb ruary 17, showed that 141,446 persons avowed themselves as being of the Pres byterian faith, 74,452 of whom belonged to the New Zealand Church, ana 66,904 to the Chqrch of Qtago. There weie 246 Presbyterian churches, and 124 other places at which Presbyterian services were held, Locked at from the most favorable point of view there were 266,488 persons who were living outside the churches of every name. M*ny attempts had been made to cast the responsibility of this state of things upon the churches. So far as the churches had been guilty of negligence or unfaithfulness in their mission they were responsible, but; no thing more. It could not be ignored that a considerable portion of that 266,488 persons from their mode of thinking and living found nothing in the clmrchep which they cared for, while a considerable number, it was to be feared, were severed from churches by alienation of mind from things with which the churches were en trusted. The churches could not be held responsible for those who wouli not ac cept their provision. A great many sug gestions also wero being made as to the means by which this lamentable state of things might be corrected. Some would institute what was called pleasant Sabbath afternoons, some would substitute social questions for Christian doctrines lor discussion in the pulpit, »nd others sug gested other remedies of every hue. As citizens, members of Churches might do much to ameliorate social disorders, bufc the Ohurch itself could do very little directly if she be faithful to her calling. The report concluded by stating that there was very much land to be possessed, and that the Church as a whole required to arise and shine and let her light be felt. This reflection applied to every Church organisation in the country, according to the statements contained in the census, and to the larger denominations in a much greater degree than to the smaller. At the Moderator's breakfast on Feb ruary 18, among the speakers was Mr Duthie-, M H.R.. who urged on member* the necessity to give more attention to the wants of the large non-church-going population. The Rev Mr Lewis, from the Ministers' Association, touchingon the Bible in schools, assured the meeting that, whiJe lamenting the absence of the Bible in schools* he would be no catspaw to help the churches to acquire grants from the public purse for denominational schools. The report on the Maori Mission called attention to the need for more workers, and specially to appoint a medical mis sionary. The report states that the Natives suffer much from Native impos tors, who often combine the double function of prophet and doctor and whose treatment of patients in many cases prove fatal. The JVTaoris have also much to learn in sanitary laws by which their dwellings and habits of life are affected. The Chinese Mission reports that there are 225H Chinese in the colony north of th» Waitaki. The report pleaded for the New Testament being put into the hands of each of these. In the afternoon the Assembly resumed consideration 4 the repoit pf fclio Com mittee on the Aged and Infirm Ministers' Fund, and resolved to adopt the report and agree with the recommendation of the Committee anent the position of ministers whose congregations may nob have contributed their quotas to the fund, and to enjoin on all congregations to con sider their own interests in paying a sum annually, and where they decline the Treasurer be authorised to require a statement of the raasen and again call the attention of ministers to their duty in connecting themselves with this fund. The Widows and Orphan?' Fund Cony miitee repotted thet the year's;' revenue had amounted to £375 0$ 4d, and the expenditure to £175 O.s lOd. The cap ital now stool afc £5955 19* 9.d. By the death of Rev Mr Adamsi, of Auckland, his widow and family had became annuitants on the fund. The report was adapted. The drafb of an address to be presented to the Governor was adopted.

IMPERIAL PARLIAMENT.

[PEK FBESS ASSOCIATION.] London, February 19. The following is the result of the South Meath election—Jordan (Mc- Carthyite) 2707, Dalton (Parnellite) 2638. London, February 20. Mr Labouchere has given notice to introduce a Bill providing for the pay ment of members.

THE WEATHER.

ALFORD STATION.

The following ia the Meteorological report for the week eliding February 20, 1893:— „_

SPORTING.

[PBK.KUSBS ASSOCIATION.]

THE WATERLOO CUP.

(Received February 21, J0.35 a.m.) London, February 20. The betting on the Waterloo Cup is 5 to 1 against Colonel North's nomina tions.

MELBOURNE NOTES.

(Received February 21, noon.) - Melbourne, Februwy 21. St. Hippo was walking about on the grass this morning;, and there is a rumour that there is a screw loose, but he may gallop this afternoon when the touts are away. At Epsom The Dancer did a good mile, and The Admiral and Camolo did a fair spin of a mile and a half. Chatham went round the sand track in 2min 30sec, an excellent£allop. Autonomy and War paint did five furlongs in lmin ssec. Harbour Light, going in splendid style, also did the distance in the same time.

THE WELLINGTON RACING DISPUTE.

Wellington, February 21. Judge Richmond delivered judgment in the suit brought by McKinnon against the Racing Club to recover the value of the Telegraph Stakes won by a horse whose nomination was sent to Dunedin in i error. His Honor held that a receipt for nominations at a post office did not fu'fil Che conditions laid down, but they should have been in the hands of the secretary ac the Olub's hotel by the appointed time. The action of the Stewards in accepting them was ultra vires. Judg ment was given for plaintiff, with costs on the lowest dcale. The decision in volves the Wellington Rasing Club in a euin of £190 exclusive of ■ousts..-

D.J.C. AUTUMN MEETING.

Dunedin, February 20. The following final payments for the D.J.C. Autumn Meeting were made to night : — Champagne Stakes, 250 soys.—Out post, Lake Shell, Gitano, Spinaway, Persuasion, Response. Dunedin Cup, of 600 soys ; two miles and a distance. Ht lb st lb Prime Wurden 8 11 Captive . * 7 4 Clanranald ... 8 7 Awarua Rose 7 0 Scot Free ... 7 9 Tempest ... 611 Thame ... 7 5 Wyvern ... 6 9 The D.J.C. have added a race on Cup day, the proceeds to be in aid of the 1 Queensland Relief Fund.

Duke din, February 21. In the Cup race Cochrane will ride Prime Warden ; Clark, Clanranald.; Gall, Scot Free ; Price, Thame ; Kay, Captive,- Ross, Awarua Rose ; Byne, Tempest ; E. Connop, Wyvern. The weather promises very fine and if there is no rain the course will be very hard. The general opinion is that the issue lies between Olanranald and Prime Warden, but there is no money about either straight out. The Publicans' should produce a great race between Heather Bell, Huguenot and Vogengang.

[white choker.] For the above meeting, which com mences at Forbury to-morrow^ our corres pondent White Choker sends the follow ing as probable .winners : —Hurdles ~ Magpie. Champagne-Outpost. Cup Prime Warden 1, Thame 2, Clanranald 3. Maiden Plate —Frivolity Selling Rac«—Derby. Publicans' Handicap - Lady Zetland or Kulnine. Stewards' Pukse Welter— Wdirriugton or Inez.

COMMERCIAL.

[PEB PRESS ASSOCIATION] • London, February 19. Finest New Zealand cheese is selling in Glasgow and the English provinces at 52s to 545. The pig iron market in Glasgow ia dis organised owing to the squaring up of oversold accounts. Some has been sold at 60s. Tsllow—Mutton, medium 34s 6d, beef 32s 6d. The quantity of wool catalogued at the series is 275,400 biles, of which 160,000 w«re taken for export, and 98,000 for the Home trade 32,4110 bales are held over till next sales. (Received February 21, 10,35 a.m.) London, February 20. The averaga price of English wheat is 25s 7d. A cargo of Adelaide wheat sold at 31s.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, have received the following cable message, dated London, February 18 :~Wool.—The sales closed fairly well this day. Since close of last sales greasy merino super are par to |i per 1b higher. Greasy merino medium and inferior are par to |d per lb lower. Coarse great>y croßsbred, coarse washed and scoured crossbred are par to |d per lb higher. Other descrip tions unchanged. Greasy merjnq lambs super are 'lid to ?d por lb higher $ greasy merino limbs,"medium and inferior, are £d to Id per lb higher. The total quantity sod during the past sales is 956,003 bales, of which 140,000 biles have been taken for the Continent, and 20 000 bales for America. It is estimated' that 30,000 bales have been held over for future disposal.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

fJBR PRESS ASSOCIATION. .

Hank Inter***.

W«iiiNGTON, February 21. Advipe h^s been received to-day that the Victorian bapks have reduced the rate of interest to four per cent for 'welve months' deposits,

Jfew PlTmnionth Mfarlior,

New Plymouth, February gl. At the annual meeting of the Harbor Board this morning, Mr T. King was re elected Chairman, In tha course of some remarks he intimated that it was likely a public subscription would be raised to cwry out protective works at the break water ; also that plant not required should be sold to raise funds to improve the harbor. Sail Drowning- t'aie. The body of a lad named Wood, who on Sunday morning was washed out to sea whilst bathing, from the beach at Omata, has not been recovered. Particulars now to hand state that he was" a goort swimmer, bub got where there was a strong current which carried him out to sea ia sight of his horrified companions, who were un able to render any assistance.

Queensland Floods.

I . _ *_ ... • _ .. PUBLIC MEETING. At the adjourned meeting called by his Worship the Mayor, this afternoon, a large and influential committee was formed to obtain subscriptions in money and produce, and it was resolved to request the ministers of the various denominations in the county to set apart a Sunday for special collections in aid of the fund.

THE AcjHUUKTOK GtfARDIAN i TUESDAY, FEBBtJARY £l, 180 M.



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The Best Remedy for Indigestion— Nor.ton's Camomile Pills are confidently recommended as a simple remedy foi Indigestion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are suhjectt Norton's Pills,- with justice called the "Natural Strengthener of the Human Stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle aperient, are mild in their operation, and safe under any circumstances. Sold in bottles, at la lsd, 2s 9d, 11s, by all medicine vendors throughout the warld



VYh B & CO. Kaikoura Annual sheep Sale. PYNE and CO.. beg to give notbe that their SECOND ANNUAL SHEEP SALE AT KAIKOURA Has been fixed to take place on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 24. The following are Present Entries : FROM SWYNCOMBE. 1170 Two-tooth Halfbied WETHERS. A grand b'ne 550 Three-Quarterbred EWE LAMBS 500 Three-Quarterbred WETHER LAMBS 1220 Halfbied WETHER LAMBS 400 Three-Quarter bred WETHER LAMBS 2000 MERINO EWES 100 MERINO WETHERS 1 FROM LYNTON DOWNS, 875 flalfbred Two-tooth EWES and WETHERS. A grand line 500 MERL>O EWES FROM KIVERL\NDS, 2800 MERINO EWES, sound mouth— a straight line, not culls FROM AVONDALF, 1100 Halfbred Two-tooth WETHERS and Maiden EWES FROM THE SHADES, 300 MERINO EWES, sound mouth 400 MERINO WETHERS, sound mouth FROM WOODBANK, 700 Halfbred Two-tooth WETHERS. A grand line 300 Halfbred Two-toothEWES 200 MERINO EWES FROM MB C. EVANS, • 200 Halfbred WETHERS, fat 50 Fat EWES, 50 Fat LAMBS 150 Store LAMBS 100 MERINO EWES FROM A CLIENT, 500 Halfbred WETHERS 400 Halfbred LAMBS 300 MERINO EWES FROM MESSRS F. & G. F. BUTTEN, 1000 MERINO EWES 5000 Prime MERINO WETHERS, most of them fat. Several Entries are yet to come, and from promises received, we confidently anticipate that the TOTAL ENTRY will be 2AOOO CROSSBRED AISD *\w, vvi* MERIKO SiaE p 4 Arrangements haye been made for the s.s. Wakatu to leave Lyttelton for Kai koura, on TBURSD4Y EVENING, feVoiravv 23, at 8.30 p.m., on the arrival of the 7.40 p.m. train from Christchurch. She will arrive at Kaikoura early on the morning of the sale, and will return from Kaikoura to Lyttelton on FRIDAY EVENING, arriving on Saturday morn ing in time to enable passengers to get home by the morning trains from Christ- Church, Return steamer fare 20s. "~PYNE & CO., 2*54 Auctioneers, Christchurch. GOVERNMFNT NOTICES.



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES TO DUNEDIN FOR RACES, FEB. 22, 23, & 25. RETURN NIGHT TB AIN. ■■_____ ■ ( RETURN Fores from Rakaia, 36s first, class, 2.5s second. Ashburton, 32s and 22s 6d. Tickets issued February 20 to 24, available for return till March 4. A special night train for returning ex cur&ioniats will l<»&ve Danedin for Christ church at 9.45 p.m. on 25th inst. 2592 BY ORDER. LOST.—IO3 REWARD, ~~~* IOST from Methven, one bay hack i Ma.^©, old scajr on thigh. Anyone returning same, or giving information that will lead to her recovery, wr'll be ye* warded. T. BLACKBURN, 2 114 Dromore, NEW ZEALAND AND AUSTRALASIAN STEAMSHIP COMPANY. S.S. MIOWERA AND WARRIMO. THF LARGEST AND SWIFTEST STEAMERS IN THE TRADE. Afm^Smf* warrimoo, AT 7 ILLSaiI for Sydney and Melbourne, V V via Auckland, on FEBRUARY 22. Passengers and cargo at lowest rates. KINSEY & Co., Agents, Christchurch and Lyttelton. Local Agent, HENRY ZANDER, SOUTH RAKAIA. FLOUR *MILLS, €. Aoilli TT7ISHIS to inform Farmers and the General Public that his Mill has been, fitted with th§ hesfe and. most improved class of Machinery, and that CUSTOMERS CAN NOW DEPEND, ON GETTING A SUP?JEtfOR ARTICLE. GRISTING AT LOWEST CHARGES. Return carriage paid; by rait on all Gtisting forwarded, to me of 20, sacks, and upwardg, I 167



How Sambo Understood Feench.—tfred says to the runaway negro on the raft, " jins what'd you say if 'twas said to -you ' Parly-vous-franzy ?' " . " Wouldn't say nuffin. I'd just bust him over de ear ; if he wasn't a wite man. 'Low no nigger to call me dafc. ' Finn says the words only mean, "Do you speak French?" Jim inquires, ■" If they mean that wh^ don't they say that?' 1 Dr forest Bays,'in "Health, the New Methods" We might make similar in quiries of the professors ot JViassotherapy ; but he goes on to explain massage, rubbing, and its beneficial results 10 that it might even enter the skull of the densest negro ) aad his muscle-roller ajid other new method aro invaluable. An edition of his' book much enlarged, is published at "Truth and "Health" Publication Offices, 16) ! Tuam street, Christchurch,—[Any?.]



Mr G. Jameson. ASHBURTON OOUNJT STOCK AND SALkYARDS GO , LIMITED. THE ANNUAL Ram & Ewe Fair WIIX BE HELD AT THB , TJNWALD SALEYABDS , ON Thursday, Marches, 18 9 3, Commencing with Ewes at 11 o'clock punctually. OWNERS of S.heep are requested^ forward particulars of their entries to their agents as early as possible, so that proper accommodation may be provided. GEORGE JAMESON, 2t40 Secretary, HhTdT THqMAsr~~~_ IMPORTANT CLEARING SALE. THURSDAY, FEBKUARY 23, 1893. MR DAVrD THOMAS has received instructions from Mr G. P. Mil som, who is leaving tho district, to sell by Public Auction the whole of his HOUSEHOLD FUR>ITUBE AND EFFECTS, consisting of • 'p UPRIGHT GRAND PIANOS kj Drawing-room Suite, Vasea, Washing Stands and Ware, Bedroom, Sitting room, Dining room, and Kitchen Furniture, Dinner Service, Tea and Breakfast Service, and all Glass and China ware. Bedroom Suite in Rimu, consisting of five pieces, quantities of Nick-nacks, and many other useful articles of household furniture. 1 Double-seated BUGGY, new, Harness, and Horse. -I SET LIGHT HARNESS -i LADX'S SADDLE. Sale at his Private Residence, WILLS STREET EAST, (without Reserve) Commencing at 12 o'clock sharp. Open for Inspection from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. from MONDAY next to date of Sals. DAVID THOMAS, 2 §82 Auctioneer. THE LADIES F.0.L.L., No. 5. A MEETING of the above Lodge, rV_ takes place on THURSDAY, February 23. Officers ani Members are requested to attend. Important Business. E. NELSON, 2*106 Secretary. Queensland Floods. FRUIT, Sauce, Pickles, Vegetables, and Refreshments ; also Tickets for Promenade Concert in aid of Queensland sufferers at MRS WHITTINGTON'S, 2 112 Opposite Mail Office. John Orr and •Co. IMPORTERS, "TTTE HAVE now on view at our Stores by far the Largest and Bast Assortment of Furnishing and General HARDWARE in the Ashburton County, which we offer at prices which defy successful competition by any other House in the Trade. Our Stock of UN, JAPANNED, and ENAMELLED GOODS has been largely increased, and we are no* showing a vU line of these Goods. * In addition to our immense Stock of GENERAL IRONMONGERY, we have also on hand-by far the Largest and most Complete Stock of PAPERHANGINGS in the District, at prices ranging from 6d to 10s per piece of twelve yards, ALSO.-PAINTS, OILS, COLORS, ENAMEL PAINT, VARNISHES, DRYERS, BRUSHES, and all kinds of Painters and Paperhangers lequisites. WE can offer specjal inducements to Customers in our CROCKERY AND GLASSWARE Department, which has been largely increased. TO THRESHING MACHINE OWNERS, &o. WE have a very Large Assortment of OILS of various kinds suitable for the present season, including— WBROLEINE, COLZA, OLIVE, LARD, VALVOLINE, CASTOR, etc. 3000 feet BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING just arrived ex Doric. AH sizes Perforated MNC, from l-82nd to 3,-incb. JOHN ORR & CO. HARDWARE k PROVISION MERCHANTS.



CARD, Miss Carson, TEACHER OF MUSIC, — PIANOFORTE AND ORGAK. BU.RNBTT STREET, ASHBURTON. T)EOPLIS about to marry and furnish X their houses, are invited to call on Plckford & Undrill, AT THE ASHBUBTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Next Building Society. —NOW ON VIEW— Dining-room Suites in Rimu, Bedroom Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Dhests Drawers, Washstands, Spring Mattresses, English and Colonial Peram bulators, Horse Hair, Kapoc and Flock Mattresses, Duchesse and Fancy Tables, Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets, Hearth Rugs, and Mats. Furniture Repaired, Restuffed, and Repolished on the Premises. —Note the address— TANORED STREET, Nex Building Sosiety. ;, WING TO THE SUCCESS j \> I WHICH HAS ATTENDED MY BUSINESS, : I find it necessary to PROCURE ASSJSTANQE Which I am now endeavoring to do. T TAKE tbe opportunity to thank the Public of Ashburton for th,eir fcind patronage, and to say that I hope to continue to, merit their support, H. E. Oonnington, CHEMIST & DRUGGIST, £AisT STREET, ASHBURTON.



"HARVEST CHEQUES," WILL SOON FIND THEIR WAY TO Craighead and Berryman. i; BECAUSE:— '"We rant Now Suits after harvest, and as we stroll up and down East Street we always admire their new Tweeds and Fancy Coatings, and test the quality." • BECAUSE Craig head and Berryman have the Largest Stock of Fashionable and most Durable Tailoring Goods in the District to select from." BECAUSE You can always depend upon Craiohbadand Berryman for "A GOOD FIT, " FIRST CLASS WORK," "BEST VALUE,' and " SATISFACTION IN EVERY RE SPECT." * —SPECIAL.— Strong Saddle Tweed Trousers to measure 21s. Good Hair-line Tweed Trousers to measure... ... 21s& ..C'UPJEEAD & BEKKYI\N. TaHo rs and Outfitters. EAST STREET, ASH BURTON. KAIAPOI HOUSE, TAN ORED STKEET, ASHrBURTON. mHE FOLLOWING LINES ARE NOW ON SALE AT SPECIAL I LOW RATES :— Crewdson's and Horrockses' Calicoes Remnants of Summer Dresses Remains of Stock of Gloves A Large Lot of Short Lengtli Linoleums to clear under cost i ■ —— — .. . JI'ST IMPORTED,— Another Lot of our noted Broad Leaf French FELT HATS in Black and Colors —ALSO NOW IN STOCK— A GRAND LINE OF NEW SUITS IN DOUBLE AND SINGLE BREASTED CUT. UNDERCLOTHIKG, SHIRTS, TIES, BOOT?, AND SHOES IN ALL STYLES. MITOHELL & TURNER. William Patching, EAST STREET SOUTH, TT AS ALWAYS IN STOCK— Tents—Calico, Duck and Drill; Tarpaulins, 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 Neta, Horse Covers (all qualities), , Tents and Marquees on hire, from 12 x 24 to 25x60.



MR T. BULLOCK; -^ FOR SALE. "I f)Q Acres Mount Somecs District. Af\ Acres Alford Forest <OA_ Acres, all in grass, with farm *V^fc house and other buildings. £kl""l/") Acroo, plains land, good sheep tJ\J"J country. CkCi Acres, all improved, near a sshool. An improved farm of 440 acres with dwelling, sheep dip, etc., to be sold ut a reasonable price, as the owner is desirous of going to the iiorth island. T. BULLOCK. A CARD] MRS A. C."c?LAJEIID(^E TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE & ORGAN, COX STREET, ASHBURTON. TERMS ON APPLICATION MOUNT SOMERS COAL MINES. I WILL NOT be held responsible for Debt contracted on my behalf without my written order. AIL Cotl obtained from these mines will be charged for by me, no other receipt than my own teing a sufficient discharge. • ' C. B. KNIGHT, PROPRIETOR, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON F. CLARK, HAIRDRESSER & TOBAGCONIBT NKW PREMISES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Site o> the O)d Shop, HAS just opened a Choice Assort ment of Cigarettes, W.D. and H.O. Wills, The Three Castles, Firefly, Vanity Fair, Old Tudge and Cameo. G.8.D., V,V., and other Pipes. Sole Agent for Divas Cigars. Five Cigars and Case, Is. The Onslow Biscuit. The latest and most delicate biscuit ta«nuf»cture4 hy AAilaebrookandCQi



Temporary Premises OLD TOWJST HALL (Next MR H. M. JONES.) ANDREW ORE TXA VING REMOVED to the above address willl hold a GREAT CLEARING SALE OF Drapery, Clothing and Boots, FOR ONE MONTH DURING THE REBUILDING OF HIS OLD PREMISES. The Greatest Bargains Ever Offered in the History of Ash burton, | COME EABLY— ANDREW ORR, W. H. COLLIER'S CLEARING SALE STILL GOING ON IN ■ ■' ' TPEMPORARY PREMISES NEXT BANK OF NEW ZEALAND. About 15 dozen QentsJ New Ties and Scarves 6d, usually la. About 8 dozen Ladies Leather Belts 6J, usually Is. : A lot of Children's pretty and fashionable Silk Hats and Bonnets, I^<M, Is lid 2b 6d, wonderful value, usually 4s, 5s 61, 6i 6|d. New Ladiesg Dust Cloaks, very cheap, 8s lid, usually 18s 6d. As "THE CORNER" will bo ready for occupation early in February, we must dear out a lot of Goods before returning to it. To do thU we are 'offering «ome wonderful value in all kinds of Drapery, Clothing, and Millinery. LADIES SHOULD OALL AND SEE*_



Great Clieap Sale - ->-' ■ •*' /-OF-"". "^ " SUMMER DBAPERY, MILLINERY, MANTLES, DRESS GOODS, PRINTS, &c, N O W_ OX. IST Consequence of the General Depression, we are making VERY GREAT REDUCTIONS on all SUMMER GOODS for CASH. Purchasers are invited to COME EARLY and Secure Bargains ■■■-•s^ S. W. ALCORN & "0O» EAST STREET. ~~IHE~PBOTaffETOES OF THE MANDARIN ANeT~TIGER^~^ Pure Blended Teas ■) HAVE much pleasure In announcing that they have nom.tnade arr«ngemenU through the Agency of . MESSRS STEPHKI¥S BROS. MARKISX HOUSE, for the introduction into the Ashburtoa District of these now universally favored Teas. THE MANDARIN BLEKDS ate a skilful combination of the Choicest Teas o China, India and Ceylon. THE TIGER BRANDS are the 6 rat Blends introduced into the colony contain, ing a judicious mixture of the highly flavored Ceylons with the rich strong tadlllls. Retailed at 2s, 2s 4d, and 2s Bd, in packets, tins, nnd half chests. , - > Every sensible and economical Housewife will give these Teas a trial igfefiist her present mixture. 7 ; Samples may be obtained from MESSRS STEPHENS BROS. J. RATTRAY A SON, Dunedin, 2 65 - Wholesale Agento. WILLIAM SPARROW, l(Late of the firm of Sjiarrow and Berryinao>, Tailor and Outfitter, ■5 I AM DETERMINED TC DO THE Tailoring Trade of the Town And to enable me to do thh I have decided fro charge Prices that bave tier*- hew heard of iv Ashburtoß} , Come and See for Yourself NEWEST Tweeds, Coatings, & Fancy Suitings tfOTK THE ADDRK3S : [JJJ* The Shop between J. Scaly and Co.'s an* H. C. Segers. ; RALJ STRBBT, ASHBTOTONI