DEATH.

Vincent.—On December 8, at the New Plymouth Hospital, Janb, the bsloved wife of G. A. Vincent, late of Ashbuir ton. Aged thirty-five. Her end was peace.

Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 30, 1893. HANUCAH.

During the Christmas holidays there was to be seen (and still is, for that matter) in Mr Salek's window an old Jewish lamp, worked in gold and silver. The lamp is a masterpiece of ! the silversmith's art, and is well worth seeing. It is built in the form of an alcove, the back wall in beautiful filagree work, while on a shelf at the bottom stand eight lions, the carving of each of which is simply superb. The lions are each about the size of a lady's j thimble, and the bodies of the lions are the reservoirs for the oil, while the wicks are inserted in the months. The reservoirs are filled at apertures in the headsofthelions,andtheßearestoppelled by tiny crowns of gold. Suspended across the alcove by a silver chain are a funnel to fill the reservoirs, a mea sure for the oil, and a pair of little snuffers for the wicks. The whole is a work of art. and a relic of days when more attention was paid to this kind of handicraft than is now the case. The lamp was used in celebration of the Jewish festival Hanucah, and as this feast is but little known outside the Jewish faith, a short historical sketch of it may not be uninteresting. The feast of Hanucak commemor ates events which took place in the reign of Antiochus Epiphanes during the period of the second Temple. Throughout the dominions of this potentate the worship of God had been ruthlessly interdicted, idols were erected in the Temple, whilst its altars had been descrated by offerings of swine's flesh. In thu, as in every other period, martyrdom paid special tribute. At length a family, consist* ing of one Matthias, with his five sons, rose up and stern'y refused to comply with these orders. The news of this family's disaffection must at least have reached the King's son, for one of the tyrant's officers came to Mod in, the town in which Matthias lived, in order to flaunt his master's demands the offering of some abomin able sacrifice. In a moment he was struck down bj the brave old man, and he, shouting to jbhe crowd about him, " "Who is zealous for God's law and will keep His Commandments, let him follow me," hoisted the standard of revolt. This step taken, a great many joined Matthias, but as they were unprepared to fight the Syrian soldiers, they fled to the mountains. They took for their motto on their flag " Who is like unto Thee among the gods, Oh Lord." The initial letters of this in Hebrew form the word in Hebrew " Maccabseus." As soon as Matthias had enough men round him he sallied down and met the enemy in battl#. Ho defeated them, pulled down the altars raised jfco jtbe false gods, and thus revived the drooping courage of the Jews. But his end approached, so calling his five sons together be charged them tq continue his work, and soon aitey appointing His fen.

Judas Maccabneus, the captain, v who is to fight the battle of the people," he died. Thus onward the little handful of men still pursued their path of glory, gaining victory after victory, until at last they found themselves within marching distance of Jerusalem ; but only to find ie deserted. The sanctuary was desolate, and the altar profaned; the gate 3 were burned, shrubs had grown up in the courts, and every kind of offal and filth iv every particular had f found a resting place in the beloved spot. But Judas was not one to in dulge in long and useless grief. He was a man of action, and soon he divided his men into two bodies. Some of these were told off to fight, the rebt were set to work to cleanse the sanctuary, and to build a new altar in the place of that which had been defiled. By the 25th of Kislev (Dec. 11 of our year, and the date for cele brating the "Dedication of the Temple,") the work was completed and to be dedicated, so they lighted the holy lamp, which had so long been extinguished. There was just one little pot of oil found for the purpose, enough for one day's use, but, marvel lous to relate, it burnt for eight days. In commemoration of this fact the Hanucah lights are burnt for eight nights, a fresh light being added for each consecutive night until the last. Judaism thus dedicates her veneration to the memory of her bravest, for in the annals of the world the history of the Maccabteus shall always find an abiding place so long as faith, patriotism, and bravery continue the true adornments of our best manhood. But a few weeks ago our Musical Society sang Handel's immortal choral, tribute to the memory of those heroes of Hebrew history, and just at this season, when ail Christendom has com memorated the birth of the Child of Hope, the stem of Jesses rod, the Sbiloh of whom the prophet said "to Him shall the gathering of the people be " —it seems right that over such an ancient and valuable relic as this Hanucah lamp, the story of its ceremo- | nial origin should be told, as well as the fragment of history it recalls of the people of whom Byron so tenderly sang: — And where shall Israel lave her bleeding feet? And when sha'l Zion's songs again seem sweet? And Jndah's melody again rejo:ce The hearts that leaped before its heavenly voice? Tribes of the wandering foot and weary breast How shall ye flee away and be at rest. The wild dove hath her nest, ihe fox his cave— Mankind their country—-Israel but the grave 1

THE NEW YEAR.

Yet another year is added To the past, And the New Year'B fleeting moments Follow fast. Like the waves for ever beating On the strand- Ebbing ever, flowing ever To the land. Ere we catch the winged moment It is o'er; And, with lightning ?peed, evanished Evermore. Years roll on, and joys and sorrows Have their day; Then—as mist before the sunshine- Fade away* Years roll on—the sunlight mingles With the gloom; Every moment oait« its shuttle Through the loom. New a strand of beauty brightens All the weft | Now the sombre web of lightness Is bereft. Thus our destinies are woven Day by day } Joy and sorrow, light and shadow, Mingled aye, Hope, despair, success and failure, Peace and strife } Hatred, love, revenge and mercy, Death and life. Years roll on—and lot another Year begun j What for r.s Khali be its story When 'tis done ? " Love triumphant, Faith victorious," Shall it tell? Shall it write the record glorioaa " All w well?' 7 Or, shall sin upon its pages Darkness cast; And shall " lohabod " be written At the last ? These, the thoughts the years departed Join to teach; This the question of the New Year Unto each. Let us then essay to answer As we should— Seeking ever, striving ever, For the good. So shall each New Year be better Than the •gin; So shall each New Year be welcome Till the last. —W. J. Steward.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The second wool sale of the seuon will be held in the Orange Hall on Tuesday, Janu ary 30, 1894. The"Rangitikei Advocate" says :—We understand that Mr Ivess, the proprietor of the " Paraekarctu Express," has almost completed negotiations for the sale of his paper. The steamer Tenterden, which ran on a reef off Port MacDonnell, is practically a total wveck, and the cargo is being re moved. The Tenterden is a coistal trader, owned in Melbourne and had no passengers, Port MacDonnell is situated just under Gaps Northnmberland, on which there is a power ful light. The captain is stated to have mistaken Mount Schanok for Mount Gam. bier. These are two extinct vo'canio oones nine miles apart. Mrs Yates, the Mayor of Onehunga, is evidently a woman of grit. A special meet ing of the Onehunga Borough Council was 'held for the purpose of electing a Town Clerk: Before proceeding with the business, the Mayor, Mrs Yate», took exception to the presence of Messrs Rowe and Hill, who I had resigned their seat*. These gentlemen, thereupon, stated that they remained in office until such time as their successors wer? appoint The Mayor replied that 1 she ruled' diferent)y,'an£ would nop UJi)V7 any business to be transacted while these gentlemen remained to vote. T,he Council adjourned to January 8, by which time thejr 9iJ«Se§fOr« will ¥ »PPoiatw*' I

The deficit in the Chicago City Treasury' amounts to three million dollars. The monthly meeting of the Tinwald Town Board was held on Friday in the Templar Hall. There was very little busi ness and what was done was of quite a routine nature. Accounts were pissed amounting to £18 2s sd. Presbyterians will be pleased to learn that the Rev G, B. Inglis has sufficiently re covered from the throat weakness that has troubled him for the past three weeks as to feel able to conduct both services in the church to-morrow as well as the Wakanui , service. ! Mr H. J. Barton, Mr Fillis'a press repre | seutative, was in Ashburton yesterday and to-day, to complete arrangements for the company's performance here on Friday next, and left for Christchurch this afternoon. At the R.M. Court, Bakaia, on Friday, before Mr C. A. VVray, R.M., Kichard Kemp was charged on information with the larceny as a bailee of a considerable number of sheep belonging to the New Zealand Lind Mer cantile Agency Company. Mr Fisher ap peared for the prosecutor, and Mr Deacon for accused. No evidence was takm, and Mr Deacon applied to have the case ad journed. There being no opposition the Bench granted an adjournment to Christ church for Friday, January 5. Dr Gunn, of Futuna, New Hebrides, one' of the Presbyterian missionaries, will address ; a public meeting in the Presbyterian Church next Tuesday evening at 7.33. The Doctor has been resident fur ten yean on the islands, and has a thrilling story to tell of the triumphs of Christianity among fierce and degraded natives. He is a modest man and can be depended on to speak the plain unvarnished truth. We understand that he , is an old college companion of the Rev Mr ' Inglis, and he steps off here to renew old acquaintance. With the prospects of good fields and fine weather the race meeting at Tinwald should be a success. No expense has been spared to make the outing pleasant and enjoyable. The grounds being surrounded with good , plantations ani having a minature lake in i the centre, which is also planted round the ' edges, always proves an enticement to the ! public to have parties there on New Year's Day. We are given to undertand that although the first race is advertised to start at 12.30 p.m., a start will not be made, until the arrival of the express. An alteration has been made in the arrangements for the funeral of the late Bishop Harper. The funeral will take place on Yon day, the first part of the service being held in the Cathedral at 3-30 p.m. The body will be brought to the Cathedral on Sunday after morning service and ' remain there until the interment on Monday. Those who wish to pay the last tribute of respect to the deceased Bishop will be admit ted to the Cathedral by the north door on Sunday afternoon between the hours of 2.30 and 5 pm. The Engineers will parade at 230 p.m. on Monday at the Cathedral to keep the grounds, and the College Rifles will parade at the Barbadoes street Cemetery for the same duty at 3 p.m. The " Wellington Post" referring to the apparent indifference to New Zetland's interests in not arranging to senda representa tive to the Reciprocity Conference in Canada. It says "that, if profitable interchange of comcLodities can, by Customs modification, be established between Australia and Canada, then still more profitable trade could, in like manner, be developed between New Zealand and Canada. Wo are," it contends, " nearer (he Dominion than is Australia, and could cempete on more than equal terms with of tha Australian Colonies in all that Canada would require from this side of the globe. We would also require from Canada the same products as Australia!. If it will pay Canada and Vicom, or New South Wales, to establish intimate trade relations with each other, it will pay New Zealand still better to do so." The annual bachelors' ball was held at Longbeach on Friday evening in the granary, kindly lent by Sir Grigg, and was again a decided success. The granary had been nicely decorated for the occasion, and pre sented quite a gay appearance. There was a very large attendance and the floor teing in good order, and the arrangements of the committee perfect, a most enjoyable evening was spent. A piano had been lent by Mr Grigg, and the music was supplied by Gates' band. Refreshments were dispensed by Mrs Cobb, and Mr J. Fletcher was also in despensable in that department. Mr J. Soal acted as M.C. The following visitors were present: —Mr and Mrs J. C N. Grigg and the Misses Grigg, Mr and Mrs Standish, Mrs G. A. M. Buckley, Mr Besewfck (Christchurch), Mr H. Hutton, Mr and Mrs Deardon, Mrs Boon, Miss Elli3, Mr Boss, Mr V. Hutton, »nd Mrs Baldwin. A meeting of the Executive Board of the (Shearers' and Labourers' Union was held at Waimite oa Wednesday evening to further consider a web sheep case. Mr. O'Brien stated that the Union representa tive made every endeavour to bring about an amicable settlement between the manager and twenty eight shearer?, but in the face of complete evidence, the manager threat ened to sue the men for breach of contract, and also refused to ply them for the work done. The General Secretary also showed the numbers of bales of wool alleged to be wet sent from other stations, and it was resolved that the statement should be sent to any j insurance agents intercitei. It was decided that represen'atives should take notice of the number of every wet bale leaving » station and forward it to the head office of the Union.. After deciding to immediately sue the manager of the station previously re ferred to for wages due, and warning mem bers of the Union to keep away pa ding a satis factory t>etttement, the proceedings ter minate 1. The Palmer-Beaumont Company are ad vertised to give a concert on Thursday next in the Oddfellow*' Hall. This company re quires no recommendation at our hands. Miss Palmer nx Carandini is one of the best sopranos Australia has ever produced, and Miss Maggie Stirling is a ruing mezzo soprano, but one already known to- fame. Mr Annes Beaumont, a tenor who, has been at the top of his profession for the last twenty-five years, and his voice, now in the Indian summer of its sweetness, h;s all the added charms that experience, long and care ful training, constant practice, and the man agement of it that only a true artist is mister of can give ; while Mr A. H. Gee is a baritone I we do not hear the like of every day. With the Company travels Mr John Lemmone, a master of the flute, an instrument with which an amateur can nuke himself the most disagreeable person in creation, but, in the hands of a master, is a thing of beauty and a joy for ever. It cannot be said the flute is a neglected instrument, because nearly ever musician is more or less a " tootler " on it, bufc not one in a hundred of those who play ifc make it other than an instrument of torture to the listener; but the harp is a neglected instrument and that because so few can do anything at all with it, MrW. % Barker, however, cm play the harp it> perfection; and with a company made up of the names abovp-nientioried a treat should be in store for lover's of really good njUßfe.

SPORTING

C.J.C. SUMMER MEETING.

[per press association.] Chbi^tchubch, December 29. ' The following ace the acceptances ar.d entries received Hounby Wkltkr, of 50 soys, one mile and a qu rt«r — Palliaer, My Jack, Busy body, Victim, Shnelah, Rarnwdo. Midsummer Handicap, of 2~0 soys, one mile and a hill.—Prime Warden, Clanranald, Liberator, Au Bevoir, Johnny Faa, Ich Dien, Reymrd. Craven Plate, of 100 sots, seven fur longs.—Au fievoir, Johnny Faa, Lady Zetland, Warrington, Vtgengang, Flinders, My Jack, Inez, Reflector, Awarua Rose, Melusina, Persuasion.

FILLIS' NEW CIRCUS.

The holiday season will just bo over when Fillis comes back to Ashburton on the first Friday of the New Year, and for one night at leant the young people will have a second Xmas time—in an en tertainment after their own heart. Fillia is coming with all his following cf Hone, tigers, elephants, and monkeys ; with all his company of equestrians, acrobats, clowns, and clever people generally. Mr Fillis brings a new company aleng— at least as far as the performers are con earned. At present the troupe art winning golden opinions for their arenio exploits m Dunedin, and the Press of that city are emphitic in their praise of the new people. The company are on their farewell tour of Maoriland," and will perform here for one day only on their way to Christohurch, they will arrive by three special trains on Friday morning next. A gorgeous street parade will traverse the streets at 11.30, and at 3 o'clock an afternoon performance will be given. The evening entertainment will take place at 8 o dock, bat on* each oocasion the doors will be opentd one hour earlier to allow ample time to view the animals fn the menagerie before the performances commerces. The brig it particular stars on this occasion are theFeely family (six in all), with Lazel and Alexandra a good second, and the Mayor troupe close up. Some performing bears and taxing kanga roos have been added to the menagerie and, if we may believe the picture* on the walls many other wonderful animals. However, the troupa will no doubt speak for itself when it arrives, and if there is a doubt in the minds of anyone «w to what the show will be like, they have only to come into town early in the day and wit ness the street parade which will certainly be a " foretaste of joys to come."

Imperial Politics.

London, December 26. In the House of Commons Mr Glad stone, in reply to a question, said that personally he was in favor of Govern ment control of railways, but the Com mission of Experts were opposed to the idea. 1 Owing to the short adjournment of the House for the Christinas holidays the Opposition will stonewall the progress of Government business. The " Daily Chronicle" says the entire sitting is a grim jest, and members are laughing in Mr Glad* stone's face.

The Trouble in South Africa.

(per press association.>

Capetown, December 28, Sir Henry Loch does not believe the reports of the massacre of Captain Wilson's detachtaent by the Matabele. He thinks th« highly expert knowledge that the officer was possessed of in bush warfare would enable him to pre vent such a disaster falling on the party. December 29. Mr Cecil Rhodes fears that Captain Wilson's detachment has been mas sacred.

CRICKET.

TEMUKA V ASHBURTON.

The match Ashburton v Temuka, was I played at Temuka yesterday, and resulted !in a draw on the first innings. The second innings of the Ashbarton team was declared ! dosed at 71, and the local team went in but ' were not all out at the close of time. Fol lowing are the scores : — j Ashbuhtos—lst Innings. 2nd Innings. G. W. Andrews c Wigram o Ferguson ! b Gillespie 11 bGUlcspie 4 < C. Bourke c McCukill b b Gillespie 8 bGillcspie ft D. Todd b Gillespie ... 2 cDignanb GolcUtoae 18 W. B. Denshire c Gold- I stone b Gillespie ...23 not 0at...17 'A. Buchanan c Brown b b Gold- Gillespie 2 stone ... 15 A. Lane c Ferguson b ■ Dignan 0 cDann... 2 G, Cromielbw b Dignan 2 not out... 2 F. Russell b Dignan ... 7 1 H. Orbell o Ferguson b Gillespie 0 D, Grant not out 0 Extras 9 Extras 2 Total... ...59 Closed ....71" TEMUKA. First Innings, Second Innings. C. Ferguson, b Todd 10 o Orbell b Todd 3 Mendelson, ran out 5 b Todd ; 3 McLean, lbw b Todd 0 Dignan, c Andrews. b Todd 12 c and b Todd ... H Gillespie, b Todd 5 c Lane b Todd ... 0 Hayhursr, did not bat Goldstone, b Todd 3 Hayes, b Buchanan 4 b Andrews ... 8" Dinn, b Buchanan 8 b Todd 0 Brown, c Orbell b , / , Todd 5 b Andrews ... 13 ! MeCaskill, not out 2 c and b Todd „, 0 Extras ... 5 j Total ...59 Total for 8 wkU 38 (Received December 30,11.10 a.m.) Melbourne December 30. The Cricket Council has concluded its investigations, and found, at no evidence was offered by the gentlemen who made ' certain statements, it cannot pronounce lan opinion on the distensions; also, that i as far as the statements by members of I the team go, it Beemed evident the deiiftv ; was to belittle and hush up the whole matter.

Tflß ASaBUKTOfI GCARDIAtf : SATURDAY, DECEMBER 30, 1893.



Very Sorry. Alas, too true ! TI7E ARE VERT SHORT OF CASH, A*SD WE MUST HAVE SOHE. NOW IS A GOOD OH ANC E. G. J. NEILL and Go. Gnod Washing Muslin'3i lid dozen Good Washing Prints 2a lid dozan Strong Cotton Shirting 3s lid dozen N*w Dress Goods, double width. lOld White Calico 2s lid dozen White Double Bej Sheeting B£d CLOTHING. CLOTHING- Men's Colonial Tweed Suits 19j 6d, guaranteed all WuOL Men's Twesd Suits IBs 6d Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid Men's Straw Hats 6d Men's Strong Cotton Shirts Is 9d Men s Woollen Sox Bjd BOOTS- BOOTS. BOOTS. Our Boats are all Guarantee* to give Satisfaction or we will replace them. Men's Colonial Nailed Shooters U 1H Men's Bluohers 4s lid Women's Strong Leather Shoes 63 91, reduced to?ss lid Women's Strong Blastio Sides 8* lid, reduced to 5s lid Woman's and Children's Tan, Leather, and Canvas Shoes 4 in all'sfees Call and Set our Window. Call and See our prices. No one pressed to Bnj. G, J. HtfVil CO., FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, Re The Assigned Estate of Messrs Hardley Bros' ' : o : ■■ i SH the Value in Oor PRINTS REDUCED to HALF PRI'JE ;, ■ ■' ■ ■ • WASHING DRILLED REDUCED FROM 9*d to 6j». All Drees Materials REDUCED TO NEARLY HALF THE FORMER PRICES, FOR INSTANCE fLAIS CASHMERES, REDUCED FROM 16Jd TO 9d. STRIP*; AND CHECK ALL WOOL DRESS TWEED REDUCED FROM Ud TO Bn, AND ALL OTHER DRESS MATERIALS EQUALLY REDUCED. CHKCK GIVGHAM3 REDUCED FROM lOJfi TO 6£d, ALL MANCHESTER GOOD? SUCH AS CALICOES, STOCKINGS, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, HOLLANDS, TICKING. SHIRTING 3, SELS-EIAS, FLOOR-CLOTHS, ETC., REDUCED TO COST PRICE. ■■ . i:V ;■ —:«— . ' ■'':,< MEN'S SBIRTS, HATS, SOCKS, TIES, Etc, REDUOKD TO COST PRIC3, iND IN MANY CASES VERY MUCH UNDER COST. Men's and Boys' Clothing. SEEiOUR MBN*3 ALL WOOL COLONIAL SUITS AT 32s 6d AND 35s 6d, NOT TO BE BEATEN IN THE COLONY. THIS HOUSE ;H IS ALWAW3 BEEN NOTED FOR THE VERY BEST VALUE IN BOOTS BUTNOW COME AND.SEE. \\\ W. S PENCE". JLR3&DK AS 11 B.U UTO N,



For Christmas A Mew Year «lfi», { PAY A VISIT TO THE JEWELLEUY ESTABLISHMENT]? OF fe». BAJhEK, PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, MANUFACTURING JEWELLBR, AND OQULIST-OPTICIAN. SO Is now showing the Largest and Choicest Stock of High-class O* Goods in Gold and Silver Jewellery, Silver and Electro-plated Ware ever seen in the district, and very suitable for ; Christ man A Wew Yew Pre*ent§, WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, j AND PRESENTATIONS. Special attention is drawn to the Magnificent Stock of Ladies* Ring* * «*old Brooches These are in plain gold and set with diamonds, rubies, pearls, sapphires, etc., At prices ranging for GOLD BROOCHES from 12* 6d upwards, RINGS from » guinea upwards. The Stock of ENGAGEMENT RINGS is very choice. PLEASK NOTE—Goods are now marked in plain figures, at prices that compare favorably with Ohrutchurch. No necessity now to go to Christchurch, when at You can set such a Large and Choice Selection of High-class Goods at REASONABLE PRICES. S. "6ALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. AGENT FOR LAZARUS' "SPEGIALITE" SPECTACLES, And System of Sight Testing, Ensuring Comfort and Correct Sight. THE WATCH, CLOCK, AND JEWELLERY REPAIRING DEPARTMENT is very complete in its arrangements, and every description of work Is turned oat only In a First-olasi manner, at oharges as low as is consistent with. SOUND AND RELIABLE WORKMANSHIP. S. SALBK, BAST STREET.



"Wanted. ___ PRESBYfERUN Church—Mr Inglis will preach To-morrow —morning Mid evening. 12 255 WANTED Customers for 200 quarts Gooseberries, at 2d per quart.— Mrs Neville, Princes street, Netherby. 12 259 PRIMITIVE Church, To-morrow — Preachers -Morning, Mr Lloyd : Evening. Rev J. Cocker. Subjest— " Sacrifice of Jephlhah's daughter." 12 258 B^ APTIST Church, To-morrow, Rev A. Ao R. Morning subject—" Look ing Backward." Evening- *'Looking Forward." __2!_5 DR GTIS.N, from the New Hebrides Islands, will give a Missionary address, in the Presbyterian Church, Tuesday evening, January 2 at half-past seven. Friends of all denominations cordially invited. 12 254 1 ~ TABLE, Special Values in Toys and AS Fancy Goods for Xmas trade.— H. M. JQNB3. 12 221 KS" ALCORN has on bale for trie Holidays varied assortment of Toys, Dolls, Prams, Fancy Goals and Christmas Presents. Saunders' Buildings. NOW then bachelors ! now is your chance 1 Roast ducks, geeas and fowla ; also dressed ready for table. Fruit of all kinds, jams, etc —Mrs W'hittino ton, Burnett street. LiHaT which brings most light and hope to poorest homes is Titan —_ U m WANTED Known -That a 9d bottle of Cambridge's Herb Beer Extract mikes eight gallons of Herbal Beer 12 1/8 X A ANTJfiD Known -W. H. Collibk's VV noted four-clasp Kid Gloves, 2s j 6d, have jußt arrived in all sizes^



NA/'antea /CHOICE Ornaments, Folding Screens, \J Own make in ladies' and children's underclothing, Apronß and Pinafores. Mrs Alcorn, Saunders' Buildi g. SUITS to measure, during the sale, 49s 555, 60s, 70s, and 755. Fit and workmanship guaranteed.—R. Alcorn, Saundera' Buildings. i If ANTED Known—Spectacles, eye \ V protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical line at S, Salek's, Optician. ANTED Known—That you can buy Good Slippers for children from Is a pair; Women's, all sizes, Is9d. —Mitchell & Turner. ANTED |Known—Now offering Men's Leather Shirts, 2s 9d ; Men's All-wool Suits, 25s 6d; Mens Heavy Merino Pants, 2a lid.—Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known—" The Corner " is (showing a magni6cent New Stock, of Drapery and Clothing.—W. H. Collier. WANTED Known-Colonial Tweeds at very low prices ; Colonial Tweed Trousers, all Men's Sizes, three pairs for £I.~Mitchell and Turner. \\ * ANTED Known.—To make room W for Spring Boots I will give ten per cent for cash. Repairs done at once cheaper than ever to stay bad times over at J. Moison, Premier Bootmaker. 8 18 ■jolT rßt»li.~6ouotfy Libraries supplied at cost price. Parcels of cheap reading made up to; order.—John Marsden. IF yot want fiist class fruit go to Adams' for Fiji, Tahiti, Auckland and Sydney Oranges, Citrons, Lemons, etc. WANTED, all Farmers to reduce Hardley's Large Stock of this Season's Oil, which he is selling at hi» usual ridiculous low price by the Gallon or Case.



TJIOR Sale of Christmas and New Year JD Cards, etc , our establishment will be open every evening this week until nineVcloek. L. F. Anbrewes & Co. Stationers' HalL 12 180 ANTED Known—AH Accounts due to S. W. Alcors & Co. most be Paid on or before December 30. 12 181 WANTED Known—That a9l packet of Cambridge's Ginger Beer Pow der makea two gallons of Ginger Beer 12 177 "ANTED Known—That a 2^ bottle of Cambridge's Vinegar Essence makes one gallon of Best Malt Vinegar for fc»ble use or pickling. Ashburton Drug Go , Agents. _______' OW does McKAYcut your hair 1 As you like it. (Shakespeare). James McKay, Hairdresser and Ornamental Hairworker, Basfc Street, next Bank of I NewZe*hnd. J£_i W' ANTE D Known—loo Ladies Fashionable Sunshadesat Akdrbw Obr's. 11172 MRS JAMKS has Removed into the Arcade, opposite the Co-operative Store ; has any quantity of Fruit; ard Vegetables always on Sale. 1* 4i OOOKS, — Picture Books in great *^ variety. Books suitable far presents. Great in Prices.—Railway and Arcade B okb"Mta- WANTED Known-'Tb» fc A. J. Walker repairs Bicycle?, ?owing Machines, Lawn Mowers, Medical Coiio, and all descriptions of light machinery. W""^¥TiTD^no^^Forfars,l|d ; Tick ings, 4^d ; Brown Hollands, 4*d .- Andrew Orr^ __._____? D'ON'T'wash yourself. Titan Soap does the work. No rubbing. No machine*. __ZL_T W^ ANTED Known—6o Pieces Fashion able Prints at A% d ; 50 dozen Towels from^d; White Counterpanes, 30 per cent ander usual price—ani)Rew orr> y



WANTED Known.—Melford House cheapest thap in town, extra value in presents now being given to each purchaser till further notice.—H. 0. &EO«RB^_ _ j EDIOAL Coils made and repaired on the shortest notice at e*sy prices at A. J. Walker's, Old Kinder garten. ' . \¥7 ANTED Known.—Extra value in W presents-now being given away for Christmas and New Year. Cheapest House in Town.—H 0. S_ob»s, Melford House. ________^ — W~ ""aISdT ths Public to know that Hardlby's Tanks are giving univer- j sal satisfaction. Testimonials if required. Fow is the time for Baths and Janks, from^_i__!!![!__L-----—.- WANTED all andTundry to know that Hardley is still to the front with all classes of Tinware. Repairs promptly executed. Spouting and Ridging made and fixed at unheard of ratea. RAPHIC Xmas No., Pears' Annual, and Lady's Pictorial—all with beau tiful colored supplements. JHew vola. of Sunday at Home, leisure Hou-, Bo Peep, Little Dots, and others. New Booka for Prizes and Presentation. —L F. A ndrewes & Co., Stationers' Hall. WAJITED Known.—Half as much again in pwsentg given to each nu --Ahaser during Christmas and New V-« h n SEGERB, Melford House. QALETsALETof jot* *?*"%*: O Fancy Goods, Music, etc., J'« Screens, Pictures, Glass Ornaments, Christmas Cards, Cricket and Lawn Tennis Material, Photo Albums and Frames, and hundreds of other articles ,rt to be sold a* a great sacrifice for Cash during this month only, at L, _.' Andrewes & Co., Stationer's Hall,



DON'T Forget to send your Bicycles along to the Old Kindergarten to oe repaired, a* moderate rates. WANTED Known -A manufacturer's Stock of Shot Silk tUck and colored Sunshades and Umbrellas at half ynce.—Axmzw Ow- ' , ANTED Known-60 Pieoe« black and colored French Mermos and Cashmere* at U 4}d to is 6d.-AMMJ Oe^^^ — WANTED. Everybody to use Titan goap, greatwfc marvel of them iFiHRISTMAS Cards for your friends fn \y the Uld Country at L. F. A*!*™ AND CO. _ m ___7 IirANTBD Known—For Elccti'ion W Week, 100 Pairs Boots, 3* 6d per



Christ Dias, 18H3. WE have just opened out a Splendid Assortment of FASHIONABLE SUITINGS, FANCY WORSTEDS, AND WEST OF ENGLAND TROUSERINGS Specially Imported for the Present Seasen. \tt> Our Motto is •« Satisfaction." aivlne » Qo«d Fife» Best Workman ship! and honest Value we find our old Customers return and ijnng their friends i for their next fcew Sidts. I ■ This is the Best Recommendation for ORAIdHE AD & BE RRYMAN, THE LE YPING TAILOR AND OUT FITTERS, i ASJJBURTQN.



CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS NEW ZEALAND CI.OTIIIXU VACTOBY. WE HAVE OPENED A NEW LOT OF GOODS FOR THIS WEEK New Ties New Silk Handkerchiefs New Studs Bathing Pants—Towels and Running Pants New shapes in Hard Hats —brown, black and drab. The new Soft Hat—Land and Water Tennis Hats—ai-t shades A good holiday Hat for Is lid THE LARGEST STOCK OF HATS IN ASHBCJRTON TO CHOOSE FROM. Tennis Shirts in silk, crepe and cash mere Bojs' Washing Suits from 4s 9d. Boys' and Souths' Summer coats 2s 6d, Men's Summer Coats in silk, alpaca and sateen BOOTS! BOOTS!! BOOTS!!! - Canvas Shoes for Men Canvas Shoes for Women. ■ Canvas Shoes for Children Just opened this week, 18 pairs Women's CUJf Shoes for 6s 6d. Wonderfu value. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, HALLENSTEIN BROS.. ALEX, HENDRY, I Manager.



ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, ABHBURTON. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL SER VICES will beheld on SUNDAY, DECEMBER 31, and Offertories taken on that day will be devoted to the Parsonage Building Fand. B.3o—Early celebration of Holy Com raunion. 11.0—Matina and Sermon. . 3.0 — Memorial Service — BIIHOP HARPER. 6 30—Evensong and Sermon, 11.30—Midnight Vigil—Address. 12.0—Celebration of Holy Communion. The Special Offertory will be made as pre-arranged, but owing to the death of Bishop Harper there will not be a Confirmation Service, but a Solemn Memorial Service will be held instead at 3 p.m. (the hour fixed for the Funeral of the late Bishop.) Fd. KEMPTHORNE, tERCY COX, 12*240 Churchwardens.



Holloway's Pills and Ointment. — Some occupations tend to the development of certain diseases, and those who toil aa miners are peculiarly liable to rheumatism, lumbago, and other allied complaints. In i the goHfields and copper mines Holloway'a remedies have been largely patronised by the workers to their very great advantage, and they o*n be confidently recommended ag ' invaluable remedies for inward congestions, spasms, and cramp in tho bowels, and all. 4 those conditions of thelungsaudlivar towMon •."' those who work underground or..in impart atmospheres areso peculiarly liable. Forcate,'. r bruises, sprains, or stiffened joints, tntr- - action of Holloway's Ointment is eminently ' healing and soothin?, and a supply should -. always be at hand in cue of need. The best Rkxbdt For mpKHSiiosr-NortoV j. Camomile Fills ara coafldoutly recommsade't M tr v e simple remedy for Indigestion, which ii the onse of ~Z> nearly all, the diseiaeH to which we are rabjeol , Norton's PUb, wtaioh •• Jastio*" oalkd the " Natofal t i Strensrtheoer of the Human StotovsV' act as a ptint* > ful ionic »od rentle xtperient, tiemUd m their «pera>-, tion. and safonndjr any ciroamstoDeea. Si-Ndl i otlles. at U lid a* W> h «U ' ««IWas; nodajg -. knMihrAta} world, • ■ T*.