BOROUGH COUNCIL.

The usual meeting of the Borough Council was held on Tuesday evening. Present—The Mayor (presiding), and Ors Orr, Scaly, Jones, Stephens and Cuthbertaon, Apologies for Absence were given for all members not present. FINAKOE The Mayor reported the debit balance at the bank to be £1241 4s Id and the income received since last meeting had been £53 15s, THIS HEW LICENSING ACT. The undersecretary to the Departmen of Justice wrote stating that the County Council would be the authority under the Sale of Liquor Control Bill. MISCELLANEOUS. Several items of routine business hav been disposed of, . THE ENGINEERS* MFORT was read. It dealt chiefly with the work done by the labor gang in ordinary course, and one paragraph notified the progress of the work of re-facing the footpaths in East street. The contractor wished to know if any new work waa in tended to be done. HOLIDAYS. The usual Christmas holidays were granted to the officers, and next meeting was fixed for January 15. SANITARY. The Mayor was empowered to conclude a scavenging contract ior another year. THE MAYORALTY. The Mayoi took the occasion of the last sitting of the Council during his term to thank members for the help and hearty co-operation they had given him in dis charging his duties, and in the course of a neat speech bespoke for his successor that same loyalty to the chair that had been displayed both during the term just expired and previous terms, All the Councillors spolce highly of tha work done by the Mayor, and trusted he would permit himself to be nominaced for the vacant seat ab the Council table. A hearty vote of thanks to the retiring Mayor was unanimously passed.

DOMAIN BOARD.

Complaints were made against certain lesidentt who took dogs into the Domain, and it was decided to publicly notity the Board's intention of strictly enforcing the by-law re dogs. Several Sunday Schools, etc., w»re granted the use of the Domain for child ren's treats, etc. The Board thtn adjourned.

ANNUAL MEETING AND INSTAL LATION OF MAYOR.

The annual meeting and ceremony took place at noon to-day at the Boro.ugk Council Chambers* There were present -^HisWorehip the Mayor (Mr R. Bird) in the ohair, and Crs J. Orr, Scaly, Jones, Stephens, Cuthbertson, and Collins ; also ex-Councillors Tweed, A. Orr, S. Nelson, and £i. J. Pau! ; and amonpst other guests, Messrs John McLauchlan, M.H.8., C. W. Purnell, J. G. Restell, and ArmerOrr. The proceedings of last annual meet ing having been read by the Town Clerk (Mi 0> E, JTooks) and confirmed • His Worship the Mayor gave a concise resume of the work done during tha pas; year, and having stated that he had re ceived apologies for absence on the present occasion from Meßsrs W. Baxter (county engineer), dergeant Moller, Messrs Hanmer, Zander and Friedlander (the last' two on account of a death in the family) and Major Steward on account of indisposition, proceeded to formally hand over to the Mayer elect, Mr Join. Orr, the seal of office, keys, etc Mr Orr thereupon signed the customary declara tion, and Mr bird, in a few well chouen re marks, having reference to the Mayor's well known business capabilities, wished him a pleasant and successful term of office, and proposed his health, which was enthusiastically drank. Mr Orr, in acknowledging the compli ment, referred to the great strides the town had made since some fifteen years *go, Mr Bullock had filled the chair & these meetings. It had been well and honorably occupied since that time. The work done in the past reflected credit on those who had carried it out, and the community was a small but striking ex ample of the energy of the British nation; and he trusted that the Borough would still continue to prosper, and that he would be found at the end of his term of office to have carried out his duties with no less credit to himself and the com munity than had his predecessors. Mr Joseph Scaly proposed the health of "the ex-mayors," and regretted* there were not a tew more of them present. Mr Bird replied, and stated that he knew of three others who would have attended but for untoward circumstances. Dr Tweed proposed the health of the •• Ashburton Borough Council," coupled with the name of Cr Jones, and hoped the Council would extend their efforts in the direction of water suppy and sanitary improvements. Cr Jones in responding said their works were greatly limited by the extent of available funds. The overdraft was slightly increased already, but he trusted the burgesses would not begrudge them the use of an overdraft for really necessary works. | (Mr Puruell proposed the health of •• The Legislative Council and House of Representatives." He eulogised the first mentioned, and humorously remarked that if Virtue had been rewarded ho might have been thanking them in his own per son for the compliment paid to the latter. However, he would call on MrMcLachlan to do that, Mr MoLachUn, in the course of his remarks, s%id he thought New Zealand was quite prepared to to give the Legislative Council a spell. If it was considered that he only held his present position as member for the district in trust tor Mr Purnell, should Ashburton on a future occasion elect Mr Furnell, he (Mr McLachlaa) would take Mr Purnell's victory with the same grace that Mr Furnell had taken his. Mr McLachlan then congratulated the new mayor on his accession to office, and trusted that if ever occasion arose on which he could be of use in forwarding the interest of the borough they would call on him. Mr A. Orr proposed the Ashburton County Council, which was replied to by Mr Puinell, both gentlemen seating that no similar body in New Zealand was more ably oonducted or could show a better record. A number of other toasts having been pro posed and acknowledged, the proceedings, which partook almost as much of a social as of a business character were brought to a termination. The usual liberal allow ance of champagne and cake was provided by Mrs Cr. H. Bryant, and the attendance was of the usual satisfactory character for which her house is n.oted.

General Yon Caprivi hi*B introduced a Bill n the Reichstag for the suppression of Anar> Jn the Oh|>iatohuroh Supreme Court to'diy Justioe Denniston gave judgment in O'Brien y Stead for the defendant, with costs on the highest scale, as if £1200 were claimed, second counsel, and second day. The case was in connection with the Chal lenge Stake*. The team for the Southern cricket tour, to ■tart from Ashburton by the 3 45 p.m. train on Tuesday next, the 26th inst., will be the following : — Denshire, Russell, Orbell, Burke, Gromie, Todd, Grant, A. Buchanan, Lane, Purchase, Smith, Mitchell, Fcoks, £, Andrews, and Cuthbertaon,

COMMERCIAL.

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(Receiyfd December 20. 1115 a.m.) Sydxby, December 20 Wheat, chick 3s 2d to 3, 3:1 ; old noil] iner, 3s 6d—nominal; flour, roller made, £8 12s 6d to £8 los. Oats dull, prime feeding, 28 7d to 2s 3d. Barley, English. 3s. Bran 7|d, pollard Pf Ito 9d. Peas, Prussian blue, 4* 9d to 4s lOd. Potatoes —market well stocked and sale dull; local grown, £3 5d to £3 lOd. Onions, £6. Butter, dairy made, 6d to 7d ; beßt factory, 9d. Cheese, prime, 4d to 4|d, Bacon, best quality, 6d to 7d; hams, New Zealand, Is Ojd. Mimoubne, December 20. Wheat, 2s lOd—market easier ; flour, stone m*de, £6 5s to £6 10s ; roller, £6 17s to £7 ss. Oats, Algerian Is 6£d to la 7£d; Danish stout white. Is lOd to 2s Old. Barley, Cape, 2» 6£d to 3s 3d ; Enelish, 2s ll^d. Bran, 6£d. Potatoes, £3 ssto£3lsa. Adelaide, December 20. Wheat, 2a 9d; flour is quiet—roller, £7 5s to £7 103. Bran and pollard, 8d toß*d.

OAMARU WOOL SALE.

The wool sale held at Oamaru on December 19 comprised 1500 bales. Mr Burbury, on behalf of the Associated Wool Brokers, officiated with the hammer, aad nearly every lot was sold. Greasy halfbreds reached 9J, six bales grown by Mr John Geddes, Waimate, fetching that figure. Merino wool cold up to 7£d, nine bales of first combing stud merino, grown on the Maerewh* nua estate, bringing that price. Scoured wool brought up to 101. The prices are considered to be satis factory.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

The sheep forwarded at the Ashbnrton Yards yesterday numbered about 6000. Good lines sold fairly well but there was but little demand and a poor sale for inferior sorts. Fat crossbreds sold from 10 i 4d, 10a 6d to 11s; fat merino wethers, 7s lOd ; ewes, 4s 6d to 5s 5d ; crossbred ewes and lambs, all counted 4s About fifty head of cattle were forwarded. Fat cattle sold from £7 to £8, milch cows from £4 to £7, young stock from 32s 6d to 37s 6d.

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Antt«r Export. New Plymouth. December 20. During f jur weeks ended December 9 one hundred and sixty-three tons and 17 cwt of butter were shipped from the breakwater for the London market. He«cii«'«l. Wellington, December 15. | A lad named Henry Grimes was swamped in a boat yesterday, and had an exceedingly narrow escape from drowning. He had sunk thrice, and was lying ex hiusted on the bottom when he was rescued by Mr W. Mulgan, third engineer of the steamer Janet Nicoll. Th« P*r«or» Bridge. While stuth the Minister for Lands will inspect the sita for a bridge in the Pareora district, over which thera is a difference of opinion between two county councils, and the Cabinet will then be asked to determine the site. Iho Mew Uceniilng- Act. TiMAKtr, December 19. The McKenzie County Liaensing Com mittee passed a resoluti-jn tha^ the mode of electing Committees under the new Act was unfair to the outlyinc districts, th.a voting power being oentred in populous' places, and people at a distance who were ' vitally iuioreotod.will practically have no voice in the matter. Tlt» I"lr§t. Donedin, December 20. Miss Harriet Morrison hac been ap pointed official visitor at Seacliff Asylum.

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LABOR PARTY.

Sydney, December 20.

It is anticipated that the New Zealand Parliamentary Labor party will be well represented at the Confer ence of the Parliamentary Labor re presentatives to be held here next month to discuss the matteis which should be taken up by the various legislatures. These include alien in flux, land laws, federation, and ques tions affecting international health.

SUB-LETTING GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS.

At a public meeting under the auspices of the Trade Council a num ber of resolutions were carried con demning the system of sub-letting Government contracts, which, it was alleged, introduced the worst form of sweating.

THE SHOOTING CASE.

Melbourne, December 20.

The man who shot Kenneb, the auctioneer, was under the impression that be was a burglar. He was found guilty of manslaughter, and recom mended to mercy. The Judge fined him £50.

THE DAVIES CASES.

On the application of the Crown prosecutor the trial of Sir Matthew Da vies and Mr Muntz has been ad journed Until February.

S.A. POLITICS.

Adelaide, December 20,

A Bill has been introduced in the South Australian Legislative Assembly to provide for the issue of £163,000 worth of treasury bills to meet last year's deficit. The Legislative Council has passed the Electoral Bill. Mr Rich, C. Baker succeeds Sir H. Ayers as President of the Council. The latter retires to private life.

TASMANIAN ELECTIONS.

Hobabt, December 20.

The elections passed off quietly. The Premier and the Minister of Lands have beenreturned. The latter hadqnly 15 of a majority over th,e labor candi date. The Speaker was defeated. New members have been electe4 in eleven constituencies. The position of the Ministry is doubtful until the House meets.

The " Manawatq Herald " conaiders that the Wellington RM. has no right to( * banish anyone from any part of the colony." This is in reference to the case of a woman of whom Mr Martin said, " If she did not leave Wellington she would be sentenced to six months' imprisonment, and she would be sent to gaol for a like period if she ever returned to Wellington.". This, says the ••Herald," is banishment from Wellington, but if the woman returned and behaved herself what could Mr Martin do? Well, if we know anything of Mr J. 0. Martin, we should say he would just do nothing, and would, not try do more,

Fraudulent Trading.

At Wellington last wei k a man named A. J. Kirk came before the i hi-rf Justice for sentence 011 % conviction for fraudulent trading. In passing sentence, his Honor said the sentence should not only be ade quate for the offence but one which would be a sufficient warning to other persons. It was a monstrous case. In June last prisoner had represented to Messrs J. Nathan and Co. that he had just sold one busiaess, for which he had got £800 in cash, and thereby obtained further ad vances of goods under the pretence that he would pay for them in cash. Prisoner had Hold one business in town and had started another, an ironmonger's, with £800 in cash and sufficient book debts to pay his other debts. Prisoner did not pay Messrs Nathan and Co., and about the middle of August they sued prisoner for payment, and then they asked for an Investigation. The next thing prisoner was found at Auckland on i board the steamer about to leave for San I Francisco, taking with him substantially the whole of his assets, and leaving debts behind him to the extent of £1400. The 'present offence was one of deliberate stealing, and rightly defined as such by the Bankruptcy Act of 1883. The sentence of the Coart was that prisoner be kept in the Terrace Gaol, Wellington, for twelve months, with hard labor. An application to give prisoner the benefit of the Probation Act was refused.

Tflß ASBBUKTOJ* GCAfIDUft : WEDNESDAY, DECBMBEK 20, 1803.



Publio Notice.". : ~~hindsT"" \ GRAND Concert in aid of the \ funds of Hinds Ciicket Club will be hold in the Schoolroom on* FRIDAY, December 22, to commenoe at 8 p.m. Admisßion to concert la, to be followed by a dance. *2 172 SCHOOLS EXHIBITION. T^HE EXHIBITION will openabtbe X Borough School on THURSDAY, December 21, from 3 to 5 and from 7 to 9. Exhibits must be left at the School before 10 a.m. on day of Exhibition. CHARLES BRADDKLL, Secretary Exhibition Committee. 12+146 REAPER IiND BINDER TRIAL NOTICE TO FARMERS. A PUBLIC TRIAL of the " Adriance" XJL Reaper and Binder will be held at the Road Beard Paddock, on the Lagmhor Road, close to the Tinwald Railway Station, (by kind permission of Mr Sutherland) on THURSDAY, 21st inst., from 11 o'clock. This machine is the best in the market, and all farmers cordially invited, 12*159 J. PUTHIE & CO. I LL accounts against the United fTL Friendly Societies' Sports Com mittee, must be sent to the Secretary at once, and all money owing to same must be paid at once. The Committee are requested to meet on THURSDAY, December 21, at Odd fellows' Lodge Room, at 8 p.m. ARTHUR PATiSRSON, 11 167 Secretary. pXrochial district of long BEACH. A PARISH FETK in connection with the Church of England will be held on Mr Grigg's Grounds, Longbeach, on Boxing Day, December 26, 1893. Programme of Sports will appear in Guardian, Saturday, December 16, and Mail, Tuesday, December 19. A Coach will leave Ashburton Post Office at 8.45 a.m. Single fare Is, return 2*. 11158 "I^TERATiois~OF BOUNDARIES OF ROAD DISTRICTS. "VI 'OTICE is hereby given that at the J_N next ordinary monthly meeting of j the Ashburton County Council, to be held on the 2nd day of February, 1894, a PETITION from certain Ratepayers of the Mount Somers and Upper Ashburton Road Districts will be presented to the , Council, praying that the Boundaries of the said R ad Districts may be altered by j including in the Upper Ashburton Road j District, and excluding from the Mount Somers Road District such portion of the last mentioned district an is comprised within the following boundaries, viz :— All that area bounded, commencing in the north-east at Taylor's branch ; of the river Ashburtor, thence north-easterly aloajj; the middle of a road between rural sections, numbered respectively 34145 and 35911 toth» North Branch of the river A«hi>Uiton, thence south wards along the said North Branch to the south-eastern boundary of the Mount Somers Road District, opposite rural section numbered 20559, thence south-westerly along said boundary to the South Branch of the river Ashburton, thence in a north-westerly dirrc ion along the South Dn«»ch of the river to its junction with TayW«_ Brarch, thence along Taylor's Branch totha , starting point. ' Alford Estate Com- James Johnston pany, per E. I. Sarjent Herring Joshua Tucker Alex. MoCormick Edwin Church 11§174



|AMDKR * Sana' Eucalypti Extract There are imitations of Eucalypti Extract in th market now, products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, Our Pure Volatile Euca lypti Extract, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forwarded to us through the Consul at Melbourne, March 3, 1878 we state :— It is proved by tests made by tha Medioial Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and Grelfswal', Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Pharmacology at Bonn, and Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Ollnto at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of adds, resinous and other substances, adherent to primary distillation, will develop the sanative qualities proper to the plant, accerding to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lister, of England, and to Drs Bauer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of America, Is the only extract correspondingto scientific tests, and the only one which possesses the proper therapeutic value. BANDER & SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT AUother crude oils are to be classed among the turpentines, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so called Eucalypti Extract!, which may have received dist notion at Exhibitions *s commercial articles and are used for mechanical pur poses only are discernible :— 1. By their deficiency in pungent odour (which onr product, the only genuine Eucalypti Extrac de velops most freely through its surplus of oxy e> ). 8 By their alcoholic thin and mobile appearance, being reduced in specific density through the presence of acids; 8. By their taste, the result of the contracting ten * dcncy of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so callol eucalypti extracts are applied by mistake in oa«e of croup, b onchitis, diph theria, internal inflammations, dysentery, wounds, the thecnsequencesre most appalling, for safety alway ask always for gander and Sona'Encalvptl Extract and get the old, well tasted and relißblo proi»r»tion.—Sandhurst, Victoria, A.nstrali . - >and«r and Mon



Mr Alfred Har'iSon ! THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 12 o'clock. ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by Messrs Barrett Bros and Bair stow, who are relinquishing the Furniture Business, will Sell by Public Auction at the OLD TOWN HALL— Handsome Piano by Weisner, Walnut Case, trichord, overstrung, iron frame ; a most exceptional chance. Duchesse Dressing Table, and Washing Stand ia rimu, four Chest Drawers, Faucy. Tables. Wardrobe in rimu, plate glass front, "Man Stand. Wash Stands and Ware, Table*, Chaire, Couches, Looking Glasses, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Spring and other Mattresses, Feather Pillows, etc, etc. The whole of the above must be cleared. Sale at 12 sharp. ALFRED HARRISON, 12§126 Ashburton.



Twenty Reasons XTTHY YOU SHOULD PURCHASE RULE'S PATENTWATER FILTER- Isfc—Because in having one of the Lime Stone Filters you hive the article you want. 2nd—lt Is always in order and performs its duty as a filter should do. 3rd—lt is cheap, plain, and simple in construction. 4th—lt is easily cleaned, as all im purities lie on the surface of the stone. sth—Being made of common earthen ware and stone it is strong and will keep the water cold. 6th—The material and labor are Colonial production. 7th—lS o matter., how filthy your water may be it wHI-ptirify and make it as clear as crystal. go Bth—E|lfry Filter passing over the railwajfpays to the SUte three different freigjrtfi - stone from Oamaru, earthen wajpfrom Malvern, filter from Ashburton Jmh —The Railway Department charge flouble the amount in carriage that the lime stone cost at the quarry. 10th—Because all Schools using Rule's Filters are free from measles, and the children look strong and hardy. ] lth —You can get any size Filter you require from two quarts to thirty gallons 12 eh—Because the prices are low and range from 53 to £410s. 13th—In Rule's Filter you have the smallest, the laigest, the longest, and the strongest in the market. 14th—We make them suitable for the drawing room, kitchen or scullery, school room, hospital, railway station, as well as for cottages, farms, and sheep stations. 15th—Because you all need them, and once you have this Filter you would never be without one. 16th—By using the Patent Acme Filter you preserve your health, save your money, and keep the doctor from your door 17th—It is well known that diseases of all kinds arise from the useof impure water 18th—If you ask your friends to a cup of tea or a glass of whiskey they will not refuse when they know you have nice filtered water. 19th—It is well known in Ashburton that Brooke's Aerated Waters have been greatly improved since he obtained one of Rule's Filters. 20.h-The last but not the least, old Rule wants fhe money, • W. H. .Rule, Patentee & Proprietor. OHEAP PROPERTY, 372 a o r~b 8 372 situated near the County Saleyarda and Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion's Show Grounds. Account of the Mortgagees. Price £8 10s per acre. THIS was originally part of the Fair field Estate and formerly owned by Mr Grant. There is a dwelling house, stable, and other buildings erected on the property. On account of its being close to town an increase in value may reason ably be expected. Apply to * T. BULLOCK, ~~TOwIFsEO riON - 443 and 444, corner of Burnett and William streets, with seven' roomed house, etc., thereon, on Recount of the Mortgagee. Not living sbl^this by auction I am prepared to receive.



Tenders. fTIENDERS wanted for removing house J- on to adjoining section. Plans and Specifications to be seen at Mr W. Mar don's, Tinwald, where Tenders most be sent by January 27, 1894. T»e lowost or any tender not necessarily accepted. 12 171 ASfifBUBTON~HOSPITAL BOARD. TENDERS are invited for the BUpply of Groceries, Drags, Meat, etc., for ONE YEAR, which will be received ar the County Council Office, Ashburton, up to January 4 next, at 4 p.m. Particulars on view at the above men tioned offices. By order. F. MAINWARING, 125147 Clerk^ ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL,^ OIENDERS for Netherby Water Sunpy JL addressed to thetChairman tr be sent in NOT LATER i»an NOQJr 23rd December. Plans andlspecijaitions at Council office. X***^ By order, WILLIAM BAXTRR, 12 169 «-:._4 County Engineer; Bankruptcy Notice. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court of Ashburton (being a local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton. » In the matter of "The Bankruptcy Act, 1892," and in the bankruptcy of GUSTAV JOHANJT FREDERIC LUB low, of Westerfield, miller, NOTICE is hereby given that Guatav Johann Frederic Lublow, of Westetfield, miller, has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt on a creditor's peti tion, and that Ihe first meetingof Creditors will be held in the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on SATURDAY, December 30, 1893, at 11 o'clock in the forenoon. Dated fchis 19th day of December, 1893. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy-Official Assignee, 1 R, D. Thobias, Solicitor for petitioning creditors. 12 17§ " "\TI fJLL Customers kindly leave orders VY early to facilitate early delivery. Stephens Bros. 12 185 NOTICE, fIMIE OFFICE of the Ashburton Permanent Building and Investment Society WILL BE CLOSED for the CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS ON MONDAY, TUESDAY, & WEDNESDAY, December 25, 26, »nd 27, 1893. EDWARD STEPHENS, 13183 Wss*'



8. W. Alcorn's CLEARING OUT BALK. Further Reductions. AS the Stock has to be cleared out quickly further reductions in all classes of Goods are now being rONCEDED T O PURCH VSKKS. Dress Goods further reduced Prints and Delaines further reduced Brown Hollands further reduced Window Curtains and Quilts further reduced Damask Tabling** further reduced Sunfthades and Umbrellas further reduced Hoisery and Gloves further reduced Ladies' Capes and Dust Cloaks furtherreduced Corsets and Underclothing further reduced LADIES' HATS AND BONNETS Further Reduced. All accounts owing are requested to be paid promptly. S. W. ALCOKN EAST STREET. GREAT CASH SALB.~ IN ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ROBERT ALCORN. f\VER £3800 worth of Clothing, Drapery, Boots, Glass and Earthenware- Iron- raongery and Groceries, which muat be sold. The clothing is all Colonial made most of it to my own order from Colonial tweeds. There is a great variety of men's and boys' hats, men's and youths' white regatta and Oxford ehirts. Linoleums, flannelettes, shirtings, and calicoes, together wich a good assortment of boots, all im ported direct from the manufacturers ; all to be sold at prices which must command a sale. A nice assortment of Ironmongery and Holloware, Glassware, and Crockery, at very low prices for cash. The Grocery stock is kept assorted with seasonable goods, of the best quality, and cash buyers will find it to their advantage, to leave their orders at the shop, and the goods will be delivered in any part of town or suburbs. Dairy produce bought in any quantity, and the highest price given for good butter. 808 KRTVALCOKISr, 12JT5 SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS. H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. H. M^ JONES SAN TA^ !>CLA U S AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ARE COMING AGAIN A Large and Varied Stock of Books, Toys, and Fancy Goods, China Glass, and Plated Ware, carefully selected and suitable for Christmas and New Year Presents from a penny Whistle to a Seventy Guinea Piano* Japanese Tables, Cabi nets, Trays, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Etc. Desks, Workboxes, Writing, and Dressing Cases, Albums from Is 6d to 60s. Purses, Pockeb Books, Letter and Card Cases. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. Ixceptional Value for Christmas Trade. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. BOJOKS! BOOKS!! BOOKSUI For Prize and Presentation purposes. School Committees very liberally dealt with to endeavour to keep trade in the placs. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS Ivorine, Geletine, and Fringed Cards, hand-painted, unique, pretty, and chaste designs. Packet-' of Cards from 9d, Is, Is 6d, and 2s 63 each. h. mTjones.



WALLPAPERS 15/100 Pieces. TUST LANDED, ex AORANGI, CHEAP PAPERHANGISGS of the Latest ** PtitUiKn* »nd Designs. _ Z^ZZ'" A SPLENDID SELECTION. CALL AND SEE PATTERNS. PAINTERS and PAPERHANGERS sent to any part of the town or country, at shortest notice. JOHN FILSON, PAINTER AND PAPERHANGEB, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREETS, AS HBURTON. 12t38 ,



FURNITURE AND CHINA W-| TTAMPTON, will be' • O • J-L pleased to see all his old customers at his new shop, East Street, (near old Kindergarten), to which place he has removed his business. *^ IJJLBO ~TO LET—Five-roomed dwelling House, Stable, etc., together with about 1\ acres land, Charles Street, Allenton. T. BULLOCK^ WE are selling, as we have for eighteen months past, seven feet Birch Hurdles at 2s 9d; seven feet V.D.L. Hurdles at at 5s 6d each. TUCKER & BEAN, 10 136 West Street. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. rj~ URDLES. HURDLES. 7ft Hurdles 2s 9d each in any quantity. W. H, COLLINS & CO, Timber Merchants. TO SHEEP FARMBRS AND OTHERS. THE Undersigned is offering 6ft Bin and 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, JAMEsISrOSS, DURHAM STREET, NORTH, CHRISTOHURCH. ■4— : FOR SALE—2 sections well situated Clark Street, Allenton, being lots 23 and 23, containing 2 rods 6 parches, partofß,S. 8767. T, BULLOCK. TINWALD. — Cheap Property, Centrally situated, being not far from the Railway Station T.S. 150, contain ing 1 rood 6 perches with well-built four roomed oottage thereon. Must be sold. T. BULLOCK. W BRYANT, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, WILLS STREET, NEAR ODD FELLOWS' HALL. ALL descriptions of Pastry, Con fectionery, Wedding and Birthday Cake, etc., of the best quality supplied on short notice. Parties, Balls and Picnics, gartered for on reasonable terms. 12*13$ The Heir Tea in CANTERBURY for tha money, and freo from any excess of astringency. COUNTESS 2s. ! ASii YOUR GROCERS,



SPECIAL NOTICE FOR CHRISTMAP. NEW Season's Fruit, Cane Sugar, and all other lines at extraordinary Low prices for CASH—at D. MACPHERSON'S, TANCRED STREET. N 0 T ICE. W. ELMSLY, (Late of Sydney), COACH AND BUGGY PAINTER. HAVING taken over Paint Shop from W. H. Paget, is prepared to PAINT all classes of Vehicles at Lowest Prices. All orders promptly attended to. 12 Jl7 £<>•> —THE SUM required for tho *>*• grazing of about 80 acres close to Tinwald Sale Yards, until Ist September 1894. Very suitable for a Sheep Dealer. Apply at Once to / T. BULLOCK. Christ mag, 1893. WE have jast opened out a Splendid Assortment of FASHIONABLE SUITINGS, FANCY WORSTEDS, AND WEST OF ENGLAND IROUSERINGS Specially Imported for the Present Season. 83^* Our Motto is '• Satisfaction." By giving a Good Fit, Best Workman ship, and Honest Value we find our old Customers return and bring their friends for their next New Suits. This is the Best Recommendation for ORAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LE kDING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, ASHBURTON. Assigned Estate of W. J. S. McDowell, of Hinds, near Ashburton, Storekeeper FOR~SALE, As a Going Concern, THE STOCK IN TRADE, GOODWILL FREEHOLD OF STORE, BAKERY AND BUTCHERY BUSINESS, WITH BOARDING-HOUSE, FULL PARTICULARS with Stock Sheets, can be obtained on the Premises, Hinds Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ashburton, And Messrs Cook and Gray, Accoun tants, Christehurch. To an energetic young man with moderate means, this offers a good oppor tunity to work into a very profitable little business. Wm. R COOK \TWe« B V HUGOFRIEDLANPERJ lrUßt^' 13 9« ■



Ashburfcn WILL PARTICIPATE IN THE GREA T DISTRIBUTION OF 20,000 PRESENTS, FREE OF CHARGE. 33rd Anniversary of the Openingfof ABGYLE HOUSE. SPECIAL GIFT SEASON, 1893. G. L. Beath & Co. Have just' received advices that twenty-three Cases and Crate* 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-DA V, and up to December 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 Purchwe, NOVELTIES FROM VIENNA/JAPAN, GERMANY, CHINA, FRANCE, and ENGLAND, i^ / Woodware, Chinaware, Platedware, Glassware, : Basketware, Japanese and Fancy Leather Goods, Dolls, Toys and Sundries, both useful and ornamental. G. L. BEATH & CO., TANOHED STREET, ASfIBURTOX-



NOTICE ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE TANCJRJED STREET. Linoleums, Floorcloths, Carpets, etc, American and Austrian chairs in grea variety. Persons, about to buy Christmas presents would do well in inspecting oa Show Room. ■ INSPECTION - IXTVITUVB Bedroom, Drawing Room, and Dining RoomJFurniture, of our own manuActurt always in Stock. Furniture re-paired, re-polished, recovered, etc. Venetian Blinds re-painted and made to order. N O t. tt .iA« M .- T H. UndRILL AND CO., (LA.TB PICKFORD AND UNPRILL,) OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOOJRTI'S OFFICE, TANCRIiD STREKT. INSTEAD OF GIVING Presents at Christmas T¥TE GIVE THE BEST POSSIBLE VALUE ALL THE YEAK ROUND. The Immense Increase in our Business is a proof of this assertion WE HAVE LANDED, AND ABE LANDING, Large Parcels of New Goods FOR ALL DEPARTMENTS Bought direot rom the English manufactories, all of which we are offering at VEBY LOW BATES Carpet and Felt Ultppers. CHILDREN'S;FROM la. WOMEN'S, ALL SIZES, la Od. MITCHELL & TdßNfiiß, TANCREi) STEBET. W. H. COLLINS & CO. FAHMEBS BEWARE! BEWARE! OF PURCHASING INFERIOR OILS which will only destroy your machinery and waste your time. WE HAVE ust Stocked a large supply of GENUINE VALVOLINE and othe Machine Oils which will not only Lubricate, but will keep the working parts of machinery cool. Prices on application. W. H. Collins and Co., fßoya. Insurance Company. I Grey Valley Coal Company. AGENTS FDR \ Springfield Pottery Company Corben and Co's Celebrated Enamelled Mantelplew VMcKerKio's Furniture Renovator ;