CABLE NEWS.

Another factory in Brest exploded, killing twenty persons. It is proposed to expel MM. Eili'-H and De Lesreps from the list of those on whom the Legion of Honour has been conferred. A London syndicate has offered to take half a million of the Melbourne Board of Works deposit receipts locked up in the three suspended Banks, pro vided the Board guarantees the pay ment. The Duke of Devonshire, who is on a visit to Ulster, met with a great re ception on his arrival. He delivered a trenchant speech at Belfast. Mr Frank May, chief cashier of the Bank of England, has resigned. It is believed that Mr May resigned from the Bank of England owing to his son's connection with some of the rotten City companies. Messrs Field and Hayden, M.P.'s, have been committed for trial, on a charge of unlawful assembly in con nection with the evictions in County Mayo. In the House of Commons, with the assistance of fifty-seven of the Irish members, the Government rejected, by a majority of 19, Mr McLaren's clause enabling workmen to contract out of the provisions of the Employers' Lia bility Bill.

LATEST CABIE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN.

[per press association.]

(Received November 13, 11 a.m.)

COAL.

Sydney, November 12. As an outcome of the discovery of a rich seam of coal at Port Jackson, a large number of applications have been sent in for leases of land on the shores of the harbor for mining purposes.

FLOODS.

Melbourne, November 13. The recent heavy rains have caused the biggest flood known in Dunolly, 107 miles N.W. of Melbourne. The water rose five feet above the previous record, and roads and bridges have been washed away and great damage done to private property. It is feared there has also been loss of life.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

K6K PKESS ASSOCIATION.

Sad JLcciil«nt.

Auoklank, November 13. William Dean, a platelayer on the Auckland and Waikato line, was acci dentally killed by a goods train near Rangirirl. He was going home from woik on a railway tricycle or jigger, which was run into by the train. Dean was struck by the cowcatcher and thrown clear of the line, but died in ten minutes from the injuries ho received.

THE General Election.

The Writs Issued. .Polling Day JFlxecl. Wellington, Novesnbsr 13, The writs for the general election were Issued to-day, returnable on December 4. Nominations must be in not later than November 21, find the polling will taKO place on Tuesday, November 28.

THE PREMIER AT WELLINGTON.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

The Premier addressed a meeting here on Saturday evening, and spoke for some two hours. His address was devoted to much the same subjects as at New JPlyraough. He claimed it was the duty of Government to meet the people face to face He had been dared to go to Ohi nwaiti, bub he had gone, and from the reception he met with he thought he would like to go a little oftener. He complimented the district on the progress it showed, and referred to the gain of population since he entered office. The change in taxation was responsible for the stoppage of the exodus. They had also done without a loan, and so far as he could see, did not want one. Had it not been for the action of Government female franchise would not have been passed, and he asked the women to remember that. A vote of thanks to and confidence in the Premier and his Government was carried with the greatest enthusiasm.

COMMERCIAL.

[pEB, PRESS ASSOCIATION. J

London, November 10. The weekly returns of the Bank of England published to-day show the total reserve to be £16,080,000. .The pro portion of reserve to liabilities is 46.08. Consols, 981. Three months bilk are discounted at two per cent. ; business quiet, New Zealand four per cent;. In scribed stock 104£ ; three and a-half 96|. The New Zealand hemp market is quiet; good samples from Lyttelton brought £19 per ton. New Zealand long-barried wheat, ex warehouse, flat, 29d 6d ; South Australian wheat, ex warehouse, is weaker at 30s ; Victorian do,, 29a 6d. Sugar, German beet, 133 ; Java, quiet at 16s 3d. No 1 besfc Scotch pig iron, f.o.b. in Clyde, 42. 31. The Antwerp wool sales nave closed. The attendance during the series was good, and a little over half the bales catalogued were sold. Prices are un changed. The Australian consignments were cleared at last London prices. Sydney, November 11. At the wool sales during the week 40 600 bales were catalogued. Of this 34*600 were sold, The prices were topped yesterday. Merino iieecea brought up to 9£d, brokers' Bd, locks 4id. Messrs H. Black and Weddell are satis fied from their tour through Germany, regarding the market for Queensland beef. They have decided to ship a quan tity of lambs to Antwerp, as the present i Belgian laws prohibit the importation of beef. The local agent; for Messrs H. S. Filter and Sons on Saturday night received the following cablegram from the London office, dated November 6, it having been delayed in transmission ;—Canterbury mutton OTjd to 4d, iamb ,'»|d to 4d. Wellington mutton 3|d to 3|il. Australian sheep 3d to 2^6, do bee£ (hinds) 2Jd to 2|J, (fores) 2£d to 2fcd. < Received November 33, 11 a.m.) k London, November 12. Tallow, medium mutton, 27s ; beef, 26s 6d. . L Thrue months' bills are discounted at 2i per cent. The English wheat market is lifeless, the Continental dull, and the Imerioan depressed.

Mr R. M. Cathbertson addressed a meet ing of electors at the Scotsburne Schoolhouse on Saturday evening, and secured a vote of thanks. Mr Thew, Chairman of the School Committee, being in iho chair. This evening Mr Cuthbertson speaks at Hinds. A meeting of tlie Ashburton branch of the Women's Franchise League will be held in the Templar H ill to-morrow afternoon at three o'clock, when Mrs Shepherd of Christ church will address the meeting. All women whether members or non-members are cordially invited. The Judge's awards in the band contest held last week in Christ church were as follows:—lnvercargill Girrison (Lieutenant W. V.Siddal!). "Verdi" 70 points, "Roberto II Diavalo," 58 points, total 128 point; first prize, £70. Wellington Garrison (T. Hord), "Verdi" CS points, "Roberto II D ;is- lo " 55 points, total 132 points ; and Kiikorai (K. Stratton), " Verdi" 60 points, " Roberto II Diavalo " 57 points.'total 123 points ; — equal, second and third prizes, £50 and £30. Wellington City (Otto Schwartz), "Verdi" 64 points, " Roberto II Diavalo ' 56 points, total 120 points ; fourth prize, £20. Dunedin Navals (James Coombes), "Verdi" 65 points, j "Roberto II Diavalo" 54 points, total 119 points ; fifth prize, £10. Christohurch Garrison (R. Trist Searrell), " Verdi" 64 points, "Roberto II Diavalo" 50 points, total 114 points; sixth prize, £5. The remaining bands finished in the following order : — Dunedin Engineers, seventh ; Oamaru Navals and Timaru Garrison, equal, eighth and ninth ; Invercargill City, tenth ; Stanmore, eleventh ; Canterbury Engineers, twelfth ; Queenston Garrison, thirteenth ; md Sydeubam, fourteenth Lynch Bellringers to-night.

ffiE ASHBtiRTON GUARDIAN : MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 189?.



( .tenterta in merits, |ADDFE L L O W i 1 II 4L L, ) " i Under the T)i tim uished P<>toinge ) of their Kxcellencios The' , ms -m Anrl Governor •*fes^^s^3< r% Glasgow. POSITIVELY TWO NIGHIS ONLY MONDAY AND TUESDAY, November 13 ar.d 14. The Famous, Original, an \ Only LYNCH FAMILY BELLMxGERS, GLVSSOPHONISTS, INSTRUMENTALISTS, VOCALISTS, AND HUMORISIS, (Organised 1567), In their World-famed Concerts, as given by them with great success throuhout THE CIVILISED W0 R L I), Assisted by thtir Talented ENGLISH SPECIAL HCMORISTS From the principal Theatres of Great j Britain. ENTIRE CHANGE OP PROGRAMME. ENTIRE CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. EACH EVENING. EACH EVENING. POPULAR PRICES, 3s 2s and Is. POPULAR PRICES, 33 2s and Is. ! See Illustrated Books and Programmes. i Doors, 7.30. Overture, 8. p.m. 11 84 HARRY LYNCH. Government Notices. THE CHEVIOT ESTATE. is hereby given that Fifty-Four Farms, comprising 12,482 acres of First, and Second class Agricultural] Lanri, will be open for application for Le-ase in Perpetuity, on and after Monday, the 13ch day of November, 1893, at the Land Offices, Christchurch, Timaru, and Cheviot. Rents from 2s to 113 per acre per I annum. Areas from 83 acres to 485 acres. Also, Three Grazing Farms, comprising 2,506 acres, for Lease for twenty-one years. Sixty six /Village Settlement Allot ments will be open for selection for Lease in Perpetuity. Rents from 3s to 123 per acre per annum. Areas from 4£ acres to 77 acres. Also, for Sale by Auction, on the 17th November, at the Provincial Council Chamber, Christchurch, at 11 a.m , for Cash or on Terms, Forty-nine Farms, comprising 11,936 acres of Firsfc-and Second-class Agricultural Land. Upset prices from £3 to £12 per acre. Areas from 31 acres to 573 acres And Thirty-three Sections in the new Town of Mackenzie. Prices, £7 10a to £30. The Maksion House and 5,000 agues of Land will also be offered for Sale in one lot. for Cash or Terms, on the 17th November. Upset, £25,0C0. Should the house and land not be sold, then 2,896 acres will be offered in 6 sections on same terms. Prices, £2 15s to £5 12s per acre. Plans and terms, with fuU particulars of the lands and a brief description of each section, can be obtained a!; any Land Office in the colt ny. JOHN MoKENZIE, 10 184 Minibtor of Lands. iJjjOTllMjjjiaMWjgjM Friedlander Bros. Ijancl ut Ij is more. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 1893. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. have received instructions from Mr Thomas Patterson, of Lismore, to sell by Public Auction at Mrs Tait's homestead, May field, on the above date at 12 o'clock noon, — His Farm containing 198 acres, situated within half a mile of Lismore School. The Farm is subdivided into six convenient sized paddocks, with an abundant supply of water. It is of good quality and all in English grass. There is a comfort able six-roomed house, Dairy, Orchard in full bearing, planta tions, etc., and would make a com fortable home for a man with limited means. The property is for absolute sale. R. FRIEDLANDER, 11 54 Auctioneer. ~\VOMEN'S~~FEAIS TOHISE LEAGUE. A MEETING of the above will- be held in the TEMPLAR HALL at 3 p m TO-MORROW (Tuesday), when MBS H. K. SHEPPARD, of Christ church, will Address the Meeting. All Women are cordially invited to attend. j^,X> —Ccmmittee please meet at 2 30. 11 91 mO THE LADIES OF ASHBURTON. Testimonial from Messrs Scoullar and Chisholm, Cabinetmakers and Piano Dealers, Wellington, N.Z. October 22,1893. Mr McKenzie, — Dear Sir, —We have tried your " Furni ture Polish Renovator," and can highly recommend it, being the best we have used.—Yours truly, Scoullar & Chis holm. Quick and Simple as Dusting, perfectly colorless, and (suitable far all Pianos. None genuine without the trade mark I.F.P. on label. Hawkers not authorised to sell this article, iieware of spurious imitations. Agent for Ashburton—Messrs W. H. Collins & Co., Painters and Ironmongers, Dessert spoonful sufficient tor largest Piano or ordinary drawing-room furniture. 11 60 T INWA L D. OPPOSITION IS THE LIFE OF TRADE' €. Hawking HAS JUST RECEIVED a Fresh Supply of HEW SUMMER GOODS- Come and See the Value lie is selling at the price. Girls and Women's Hats from 4d Boys and Men's from 6d Men's good Nailed Shooters at 8s 6d. Women's Splendid Shoes, Leather, Kid, or Morocco, at 7s 6'd Children's Leather Lace Boots, 4 to 6, at2s6d. All kinds of DRAPERY equally cheap. BOOTS made to your liking at factory prices. ' REPAIRS Neatly and Cheaply done



#1^ BLOOD 11 Purifier /2wt AND TONiC ! j > H QUICKEN |m pj Appetite, W**i oTired Feeling, lE/) la AWD P~A QMake the Weak ~~ ■ STRONG ..nlllHlllllHlillllllH 111^ USE Ayer'sSarsaparilla Prepared by Dr. J. C. Ayer & Co., Lowell, Mass., U. S. A. Cures others, will cure you ElP° Beware of ■ cheap imitations. The name — Ayer's Sarsaparilla—is pro)uine»*on the wrapper, and is blown m tlio fjlass of cacti of our bottles, Tenders. ASHBURMON COUNTI COUNCIL. HHENDERS are invited for the foliow ■L in^ works in North Approach to ftangifcata stock bridge. Contract "No 1 —Fencing GO chains: Contract No 2.—Earthwork, 600 cubic yards Contract No 3.—11.5 lineal feet Bridge work. Flans and Specifications at Council office, and tenders addressed to Chair man to be sent in on SATURDAY FIRST, November 18, at 1 o'clock. By Order. WILLIAM BAXTER, 11 89 County Engineer. ■!!_' . -g—«—— i I .pi.i.i U ii l » ? IMVOUNDED from Allenton, on the 13th November, by the Raager, one Chestnut Mare, draught, white face, short tail; One Bay Gelding, draught white face, and three feet white ; Ono Black Colt, hack, hind feet white, star on forehead, and one Chestnut Colt, half draught ; also one Red and White Heifer and one strawberry Heifer. If the above are not claimed and expenses paid, will be sold on 4th December at 12 noon. W. de B. COMPTON, Poundkeeker, 11 90 WYhe"eleotors~of rangitata. MR E O-. WIIGHT WILL ADDRESS THE ELECTORS OF MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, IN THE SCHOOLROOM, FLEMINGTOF. ON TUESDAY, NOVEMBER U, Iff THE TEMPLAR HALL, TINWALD. At 8 o'clock each evening. 11 64 ELECIOES OP EANQITATA Mr W. S. Maslin TOT ILL ADDRESS YOU AT VARIOUS CENTRES AS UNDEE :— TINWALD PUBLTC HALL, November 13. WAKANUI SCHOOLHOUSE, November 14. ' FLEMINGTON SCIIOOLIIOUSE, November 15, WILLOWBY SCHOOLHOUSE, November 16. electorate""™ Ifr 1. It. r. €r Oraham WILL ADDRESS ELECTORS as under : — FLEMINGTON-TUESDAY, November 14. HINDS -WE DIN ESDA V, November 15. WATERTON—THURSDAY, November 16. EALING-FRIDAY, November 17. M AYFIELD— SATURDAY, November 18. Meetings at 8 o'clock overy evening ll 7q



j Public Notice?. \ longbeaoeTroad board. T_T EAPS AND EGGS of Small Birds LJL c llected ia the District, will be purchased at the rate of 2s per hundred, I 11*05 ASHBURTON INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIKTY. HTHE NFXT Appropriation will be L bailotted for in ihe Orange Hail on TUESDAY, November 14, at 7.30 p m. Shares taken up by MONDAY, Novem b.r 13, and fully paid «p wi:l participate ia the ballot. Only a few shares are now available. J. 0. DUNCAN, 11J155 Secretary. FOR SALE—6O Acres, all in Englisn grasses, not far from the Tinwald Sale yards. A property such as this has often been asked for T BULLOCK "~see]d. seedT"seed7" J" HAVE a specially selected stock of • Cocksfoob, Red Clover, Cow Grass, Rape Seed, G.T.Y.A. Turnip, P.T.Y.A, Turnip, J. G. Globe, Fost Bybird, Devon Grey, Mammoth, etc. JOHN G. RESTELL, 10§35 West Street. WE are sellling, as we have for eighteen mouths past, seven feet Birch Hurdles at 2,9:1 ; seven feet V.D.L. Hurdles at 5s 6d each. TUCKER & BEAN, 10 135 West Street. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS |TTURD LE S. HURDLES. 7ft Hurdles 2e 9d each in any quantity. W. H. COLLTNS & CO., 213 Timber Merchants. j TO SHEEP FARMERS AND OTHERS ffIHE Undersigned is offering 6ft 6in J_ ai?d 7ft HURDLES made of seasoned V.D.L. timber, at 4s and 4s 3d each in lots of thirty or more. They can be seen at my Siding, railway crossing, Durham Street, South. JAMES~GOSS, DURHAM STREET, NORTH, CHRISTCHURCH. 9 189 ASHBURTON WOOL SALES /pHE FIRST SALE of the Season will ■*• take place at the ORAffCiE HALL ON FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 1893, When all the Foreign and New Zealand Buyers will be represented. MILES <& CO., Ld. FRIEDLAtsDER BROS. D. THOMAS. J. G. RESTELL (For the Now Zealand Land Association. T. T. FORD & CO., Per H. Zander. 11*38 Tfee Holidays. XN 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 po ; sible. JUST OPENED OUT Newest Materials for Suits, Coatings, Trouserings, Fancy Summer Vestings, Cricket, Tennis and Cycling' Cos tumes, exs.s. Otarama. Three Cases of Novelties in Ties, Hats, Shirts, etc., for the present season. GENTS' BOOTS AND SHOES. CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LEVDING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBURTON. r T Q c rvi iMkrr^ U.S.S, CO v:. c ■ I". UNION STEAMSHIP COMPANY OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, md Saturday. Nelson—Tuesday and Saturday. Auckland—Thursday and Saturday. Sydney—Every Second Tuesday and Thursday. Dunedin—Tuesday and Friday. Melbourne—At frequent intervals. For particu-ar* apply to MILES & (JO., LIMITED. AGENTS, ASHBURTON Zealandia Boot Store TANCBED STREET, ASHBURTON. THE steadily increasing demand for the "ZEALANDIA BRAND OF BOOTS Shows they aae still as popular as ever with the Public of Ashburton. For style, durability, and comfort i 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 RATES J, Bishop's, 3EALANDIA BOOT STORE, T4NCRED STREET



O. MACPHI3IiSOIV, (Late of R. A lcorn'.s), j HAS OPENED HIS NEW SHOP, IN TANCRED HXREIiST, Opposite Mitchell and Turner's, Where he will be prepared to supply the public with j GROCERIES AND BKUSHWABE Of the Best Quality procurable. Goods delivered in any part of the Town. D. MAOPHERSON TANCRED STREET, Ashburton, 101 ASHBURTON TrottiDjr Club. SPEING MEETING, \ WEDNESDAY, "NOVEMBER 22* To be held on the Agricultural Show Grounds, Ashburton. The Track is one of the best in Canterbury. Distance, half-a-mile. —Programme.— 1. —Maiden Handicap (in saddle) of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Nomination, 10s. Ac ceptance, 10s. One mile and a-half. 2. —Ashburton Handicap (in saddle), of 30 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Nomination, 15s. Acceptance, 15s. Two miles. 3.— District Handicap (in saddle), of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stakes. Nomination, 10s. Acceptance, 10s, Two miles. 4.— Lagiimok Handicap (in harness), o 25 soys ; second horsa to receive 5 soys from the stakes. Nomination, 12s 6d. Acceptance, 12s 6d. Two miles. s.—Dash Handicap (in saddle), of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 2 soys from the stakes. Nomination 10s. Acceptance, 10s. One mile. ."Novel Handicap (in saddle), of 20 soys. The winner to be sold by auction and all proceeds to go to the funds of the Club. Nomination, 15s. Acceptance, fre«. One mile and a-half. 7. —Handicap Recovery Stakes (in saddle), of 20 soys Nomination, 103. Accep tance, 10s. Two miles. REGULATIONS. Nominations must be in the hands of the Secretary, accompanied with pedigree and the last three performances, as also with the necessary amount in cash, by 9 p.m. on FRIDAY, November 3, 1893, at the Central Hotel, Ashburton. Handicaps declared SATURDAY, November 11, 1893. Acceptances will close at the same hour and place on FRIDAY, November 17,1893. All races to be run under the New Zea and Trotting Association Rules. The District Race shall be confined to horses the bonafule property of residents in the Ashburton County, and must have teen the property of such owners p.rior to October 1, 1593. DAVID 2ANDER, Secretary £100.—CHEAP PROPERTY. J Acre, well situated on the North East Belt, near the High School, being lot 4, part of R.S. 5800, on which is erected a four roomed Cottage. Gcpd opportunity for an industrious man acquiring freehold cottage property on easy terms. [ T^BULLOCK. £1000 TO'LEND on first-clas,q freehold lan,d. T. BUUOgK,



13EEUJU\M'1S TILLS FOR Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness, and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drow.,l -ntss, Cold Chills, Flushiuss of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Oostive ness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first dose will give relief in twenty minutes. Ihis Ls no fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they wilt be acknowledged to be " WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to com plete health. They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system WEAK STOMACH, IMPAIRED DIGESTION, DISORDERED LIVER: They are like raagic—a few doses will work wonders upon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the muscular system, restoring the long-lost complexion; bringing back the keen edge of appetite, and arousing with the rosebud of health the whole physical energy of the human frame. For throwing off fevers in hot climates they are specially renowned. These are facts admitted by thousands, in all classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to the nervous and debilitated is that Beecham's Pills have the Largest Sale of any Patent Medicine in the world. FuH directions with each box. Prkpared only by THOMAS BEECHAM, St. Helens, Lancashire, England. Sold by all Drugrtrts in the Colonies. v FOOD FOR INFANTS AND jNYALIDS, MELLIN'S LACTO-GLYCOSE OR MILK FOOD. SPECIALLY ADAPTED FOR COUNTRIES WHERE FRESH COW'S MILK CAHHOT BE OBTAINED. Tlteu Goods are free from Aninvrl <S»*»w and keep gsod in mill Climate. To be obtained from all Dnyaitti and ttert* A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, OHRISTOHUROH TIHE Recent Arrivals of Several Extensive Shipments have made the Stocks in all Departments most Oomplet. CARPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM} FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY, ' CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY A- J. WHITE invites all to Call and Inspect bis Stocfe COTTAGES FURNISHED, Including CI7TLER7, BLANKETS, SHEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS Etc 1 TWO ROOMS, COMPLETE £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS £17 to £'25 FIVE ROOMS, from £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY, TUAM AND ST. ASAPH STREETS, CHRISTCHURCH



i FOR SAXjE —2 sections well situated ( in Clark Street, Allenton, being lots 23 ■ and 23. containing 2 roods 6 perches, part of R.S. 8767. T. BULLOCK. STUDY Health and use Jumbo Brand Baking Powder. Purest and beat. A NEW AND POWERFUL INVENTION. The Crystal Soap' HAS ALREADY been tried and proved to be the Best Household 1 Cleanser in the Market. The following are a few of the numerous testimonials already received :— Messrs Craighead Bros. Sirs, —I have used your Soap and find it excellent for all cleansing purposes.— Mrs Williamson, Ashburton. Seaview, September 16, 1393. To Craighead Bros. I tried your Soap and found it answered very well for washing and scrubbing.— I Mrs P. Stewart. Tinwald, September 19. Craighead Bros. [ Sirs, —I have used your Crystal Soap and find it a great labor-saving soap for i scrubbing and washing. It is also ex cellent for cleaning glass and tinware.— Mrs M. A. Woods. Wakanui Read, Ashburcon, September 16, 1893. Messrs Craighead Bros. Dear Sirs, —Your Crystal Soap for washing and cleansing purposes give perfect satisfaction. I can highly recom mend it.—P. Anderson. To be obtained from J. Orr & Co,, H. Zar.der, R. McCallum, G. Light, Working Men's Co-operative, Ashburton, and from J. Gudsell and J. Robinson, Tinwald. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY CRAIGHEAD BROS., ASHBURTON WAINTED, BY a Suitable and trustworthy servant, a situation in town or country. Can furnish the most satisfactory refer ences from the best of families and public places. My qualifications as a servant, are— I am colonial bred and born. I am young, well built, powerful, with a constitution of stone. I am a good worker, willing to work night and day, as T never tire. I never require a holiday, as I have no friends to call on. I seldom require a doctor. I never strike for wages or join an society. I require no fcod, and am a total ab stainer. Of water I use a large quantity, no matter how filthy. I have not a singl© vie© or bad habit. I work for all nationa ities and under sttvnd one language as well as another. I have no particular religion, but will conform to the belief of my employer. In politics I vote on all sides, parfciou larly on Old Rule's side. I am employed among the rich and the poor as we]} as in ail public places. Every one likes me, and once I work for them they cannot clo without me. I am a saviour of the people's health. I hold daily receptions in Tancred street East, to v^hick you are all cordially invited, My name is RULES ACME WATER FILTER



I Ashburton WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE GREAT DISTRIBUTION OF 20,000 PRESENTS, FREE OF CHARGE- I 33rd Anniversary of the Opening'of ABGYLE HOUSE. SPECIAL GIFT SEASON, 1893. Q. L. Beath & Co. Have just received advices that twenty-three Cases and Crates of SPECIALLY SELECTED NOVELTIES Are now due at Lyttelton for the Christmas trade, and should be in their Warehouse in a few days. They have pleasure in intimating that instead of selling the above in the usual way, they purpose —by way of Celebrating their 33rd Birthday— distributing the whole shipment, say 20,000 Presents, Free of charge amongst their numerous customers ,^~: TO-DAY, and up toDecember 3/, Every Customer Spending 2s 6d or more will receive a Coupon (with value marked on face), entitling the holder to select a Gift to the amount stated on Ticket. Tickets can be held till a number are accumulated, and may be presented any time up to December 31. Customers may, however, select a Present at time of Purchase. NOVELTIES FROM VIENNA, J APAN, GERMANY, CHINA, FRANCE, and ENGLAND, in Woodware, Chinaware, Platedware, Glassware, Basketware, Japanese and Fancy Leather Goods, Dolls, Toys and Sundries, both useful and ornamental. x ■M—i^i^^ *„^ MW^M G. L. BEATH & CO., TANCRED STREET. ASHBURTOX JUST LaNDED-A SPLENDID ASSORTMBKT Of floorcloths and linoleums FROM In 3d PER YARD. COME & SJEE AT THE A SHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE TO-wmnT. Everyone should come and see for themselves] 11 invited. No one pressed to buy. T. ±T. Undbill and Co., TANCftED STBEET. «. ' —— " l —i V| IN THE ESTATE OF S. W. ALCORN & CO. IN LIQUIDATION 1 THE STOCK OF Drapery, Dress Goods, Mantles, millinery, Etc., To Be Sacrificed Regardless of Loss, NOW IS THE imTFoR BARGAINS. & THE WINDING UP SALE IS NOW ON AT S; W. ALCOEN & CO.'S EAST STREET. WHY IS THIS? FUNDS ARE LOW, CASH IS SCARCE. fIVHESE ARE NIBBLES, DON* T [MISS TH S M Good White Blankets at 103 6d Men's Flannelette Shirts Is 9d Heavy White Calico 3£ yard Men's Colonial Tweed Trousers 6s 1U Slate Silesia 2£d yard White Honeycomb Quilts at 36 6d Cream Holland 4fd Heavy Twill Flannelettes 3jd Unbleached Table Damask ll^d Cotton Shirting 3£d yard White Table Damask 2* Heavy Forfar 4Jd Honeycomb Towels 3 oris Three Pieces Cretonne 4|d 2yds wide Brown Twill Sheeting 10fd White Twill Shooting B£d Women's Fast Black Cotton Hose B|d J Men's Leather Shirts 2i 9d and Is 4d. No seams J Men s Colonial Tweed Suits 25j 6d ODD LINES CHILDREN'S BOOTS AND SHOES ANY PRICE/TO CLEAR MITCHELL & TURNER. TANCRED STREET.