Ashburton Guardian Megna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1893. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Wellington Post and Telegraph offices are now lit by electricity using the Department's own plant, It is stated that Mr Thomas Bracken is to be appointed registrar of electors for- Wellington at a salary of £150. At the R.M. Court this morning—before Mr W. G. Re«s, J.P.—George S. Thompson (his second offence of the kind within sixy months) was fined ss, or twenty-four hours' imprisonment, for being drunk in Eaßt street It is reported that a petition ia to be lodged against tho return of Sir Robert Stout for Wellington on alleged ground of corrupt practices in the shape of » bet made by one of hu agents in the late elec tion. The advance agents of Fillis's circus were in town all day yesterday, and spent con siderable time making arrangements as to a site for the circus, " billing " the town with the flaming posters which only circuses can exhibit, and arranging other little matters for the visit of the hippodrome and mena gerie, which takes place on Janua y 5 The following are the entries for Methveh New Year sports:—Plate-Rotomahana, Flyaway, Manilla, Miss Lord Trot—King William, Robert, Lucy, Snowdrop, Biddy, Forester, Agar, The Nun. Purse—Manilla, Lord Sligo, Rotomahana, Miss Lord, Kate, Flyaway, Glenann. Thsre were only two entries for the Hurdle Xace so the itim will be struck off, and a post entry haqd cap Hurdle Race for £5 substituted, also if time permit a poat entry Maiden Trot for £5. A trial of the " Adriance" Reaper and Binder cook place yeafcerday as advertised, at Mr Cox's, Allenton. Notwithstanding the wet weather there were BeVvral farmers present, and a moat satisfactory exhibition of the qualities of the machine was given. In consequence, however, of the inclement weather, and to give others an opportunity of seeing the work of this really excellent machine, it was decided to have a field day on Friday next, the 29th, on the farm of Mr Cox as before.

Those who are partial to that most ex quisite and costly of all scents, otto of ro3es> will be interested to learn that the peasants who produce it in Bulgaria have largely given up raising grain in order to raise roses, Whereas the price of otto in large quanti ties three years ago came out at a halfpenny a drop, it now reaches from a penny to two pense a drop. Eight teaspoonfulls (an ounce) of otto would cost from two or three pounds, and a small canister not as large round as a dinner plate and about three inches thick, would cost from two to ihree hundred pounds. Says a Welsh paper:—" We are seriously thinking ot appointing a resident correspon dent at Llonelly, if only to report the doings of the local Board. At a very recent meet ing of this body, a disoussion arose as to what was the best means to adopt to make the New Park more attractive. An orna mental lake was " carried men con," and then a member suggested that fifty gondolas should be put upon it. At this one member rose in some wrath. To adopt such' a pro ceeding, he said, would be to commit a grow waste of public money. "Let us" he said "—Let us rather go* m for a pair—just one pair—and see how they breed J" The Newlands School broke up for Christ mas holidays on Friday last, when a very enjoyable afternoon was spent. Sports were held in the early part of the day, after which the children and friends adjourned to the sohool room, where songs and recitations were given by the scholars, each item being well received. A few prisses, kindly givon by Messrs Rick man, Margettß and the school mistress, Miss Buck, were presented to the children by Mrs R. A. Rickman. In the evening a sumptuous tea was pro vided by Mrs Rickman and Miss' Buck, as sisted by Mrs Margetts and Miss L. Rick man, to which all did ample justice, and then a few more games being indulged in the rairty, after singing Auld Lang Syne, dis persed for hopje.

Mr H. Psteraei^s fe«e hnq. $t \yattle Flat, Victoria, seems to yield a handsome profit to the owner. Wattle Plat is a mountainous mining district, 165 miles west of Sydney, on the road between Bathurst and Sofal^. lp is heavily timbered, and has some patches of rich Near the centre of the town Mr Petersen h^s his ten acr# block, which he so manages that by the production of honey, apples, grapes, and nuts, he realises what mast be an «£cellent re lurn for his labor, |60 colonies of bees are pf the Italian cross. At present the colonies are v§ry large, an 4 ijb if stated that Mr Pets?sen fr»B pjtragfced from their hives as much as 45001b ia a w»*|b mi °H % certain day—a particularly good one—9oolb. Mr Petersen has obtained as much as 22£ tons of honey from his hives in a single season— an average of 7oOlb per tolony—the largest that ge^tleipan has heard of. Last year a start was made wlt^i l|o colonies, and an increase got ef whxh would, doubt less, have been as much more had the sumnjer not been so cold, wet, and windy, preventing the beea from working, and at a time, too, when the eucalyptus bj^om—prin cipally white and yellow box—never *m m plentiful,, Mr Petersen keeps in stock no less than JA jtOO-gallpn tanks, which are full to the brim with a product worth, in its wholesale state, 3£d per lb. Mr Petersen de*l« )$ wholesale quaßtitiofl ooly ( "

Sir Charles Dilkc thinks it quite possible that a hostile coalition may be formed in Europe against England, and considers that the position of affairs in Siam requires rerious consideration on thfy part of Great Britain. ; The discovery of a number of incipient j fires and a quantity of dynamite on steamers bound to America, leads to the belief in shipping circles that a conspiracy i« on foot to destroy the whole fleet of vessels. In one instance the dynamite was warm from the heat occasioned by one of theee outbreaks of fire- The scholars of the Elgin School were entertained at a fete on Friday last in the School ground. The weather, though threatening in the morning, was perfect in the afternoon. Assembling about 11 o'clock, the children were soon afterwards treated to dinner in picnic style. This over, races and other sports were got off for numerous useful articles, .which evidently highly pleased the fortunate winners. Games of different kinds were indulged in until tea time, after which each child received a prize. Special rewards were given to Roland Leatham and Nellie Brankin, for attendance, Richard Clemens for singing, Charles Lamb, Nellie Brankin, and Albert Cochrane for diligence. The Chairman ad* dressed the children, advising them to work hard at their tasks whether in school or in their after life; and Mr Lamb called for cheers for Committee, teachers, and all who had helped to make the day the success it had been. The party broke up at dusk, all having thoroughly enjoyed themselves.

MOUNT SOMERS.

The Mouufc Soroers athletio vpotts were held on Tuesday in Mr Bateman's paddock. Although the weather was somewhat threatening the attendance was much larger than formerly. This is no doubt owing to the growing popularity of the meeting and the increased amount of money allotted as priz- s. The Sports Committee are to be congratulated on the way thej carried out their respective duties. Ample accommodation had been provided for the convenience of the com petitors and public; A tent was pitched for a dressing room, another accommo dated the secretary and handicappers, while Mr Hurdley bad charge of a refresh ment booth, at which creature comforts could be procured at reasonable charges. Mr John Hood acted as judge, Mr Healey starter, Mr Bentley timekeeper, and Messrs Doak and Morrison handicappers. Every event brought forward a Urge field, and the close finishes in many of the races reflected great credit on the judgment of the hand'cappers. Special interest was taken in the wrestling owing to the presence of a stranger in the person of J. Smith who is a veritable gianc, standing about 6ft 3in in his stocki-igs and turning the scale at 19dt, aud dwarfing everybody on the ground. It is almost naedkss to bay that he carried off the event without any difficulty. The following Is t&e list of the various events: —

100 Yatds Maiden Race— V. Hawkins 1, M. Henderson 2, T. Gurney 3. Time I —11 4-sth sec. Eight entries. ' 440 Yards Hurdles - James Annett, 15yds, 1; A. Morris, 2 ;A. Henderson, 3- Time- 61secs. Seven entrus. Wrestling, Cumberland style—J. Smith I, L Williams 2 Five entries. Quoits—W, Easton and J. Green divided the sakes, Seven entries. 880 Yards Handicap—3. Hawkins, 30yds, 1; Jamns Annett, scr, 2 Time 2min 15 3-sth sec. Five entries. Running High Jump—A. Henderson, 4ft lOin, 1; George R?es, 2. Five entries. ' Boys' Race (under sixteen) —J. Carney I, John McKenzie 2, D. Kellahan 3. 250 Yards Handicap— C. Hawfcins, scr* 1 ; M. Herderson, 10yds, 2. Time— 30 1 sth sec. Five entries. 100 Yards Handicap-A. Henderson, scr, 1; Thomas Gurney, Byds. 2 ; James Stephen, 10yds, 3 Time -11 2 sth sec. Vaulting—George Rees, Bft 3in, 1; Joseph Brown, 2 ; Sfcew*rfc Mcßae, 3. 440 yards Handicap—-A. Morris, 22yds, 1; A Henderson, scr, 2; J. Annett, 15yds, 3. Time- 56£s«c. Five entries. "Single Women's Race—loo yards — Kate McKenzie, 1, M. Stephenson 2. Four entries. One Mile Handicap—J. 4 nnett, 22yds, 1; D. Murray, 48yds, 2; W. Annett, 35yd8, 3. Time—smin I2sec. Seven entries. Hop Step and Jump—A. Henderson, 39ft 3in, lj C. Hawkins, 2. Four entries. Married Women's Race—loo yards — Mrs S. Sewall, 1, Mrs T. Fagan, 2, Mrs McKenzie, 3, Menagerie Race—C. Sandman (Turkey) 1; C. Beckley (Rooster) 2. Obstacle R*ca~44o yards—J. Annett, 1, T. Gurney, 2,1. Gallagher, 3. Sack Race—J 00 yards—J. Annett, scr, 1; I. Gallagher, scr, 2.

COMMERCIAL.

Sydney, December 28. The wool market is very firm. Greasy crossbreds 6M to lOd ; scoured fleeces, Bjd to Is 2d. -.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Christchurch, December 27. The entries for Addington market to-day were small, but in excess of the require ments of local traders, consequently business was meagre. Store Sheep—About 1500 were yarded, but as practically no demand existed, very little business was done. A few two-too f h crossbreds changed hands at from 8s 6i to lls 3d, and some crossbred ewe* and lambs at ss, all counted; Pat Sheep—Supply limited to about 1800, mostly ewe mutton Nothing of freezing quality in the market, and as local repuire ments were small, the sheep that changed hands did so at further reduction on last week's rates, except in the case of one or two picked lots. Crossbred wethers, 10a to 13s; ewes, 8s to 10s 6d; mixed wethers and maiden ewes, lls 4d to 12s 4d; halfbred wethers, 63 to lls 7d; merino wethers, 5s 5d to 7s lOd ; ewes, 4s; one pen of Hamp shire Down wethers brought 21s Bd. Fat Lambs—About 500 sold at prices ranging from 63 to lls lid. Fat Cattle — Only 28 head yarded, and considerable difficulty was experienced in placing even this small number. Steers, £1 5s to %?'lbV; cows, £5 IQa to £8 ss. Store Cattle—About SO head came for ward, and met with a poor demand. Pms—Qnly 10 pens, and demand keenj Some bacoaers reaching aa high as 5d per pound.

The Trouble in South Africa.

London, December 26. Mr Gecil Rhodes telegraphs that the Matabele are entirely subjugated, and King Lobenjrujft has fled without any intention of returning. Oa^istown, December 26. Anxiety is still felt for the safety of Captain Wilson's detachment whiqh in in pursuit of Lobengula The members of the detachment are all men of posi tion, ten of them being officials in the service of the chartered companies. Dr Jameson has a patrol to re inforce Wilson. London, December 28. A private telegram received tiere States that Captain Wilson's detach ment Jias keen cut to pieces by the Matabele, as was also that under Qap tain Burrows, sent by Major Forbestb assist the former. The total number of the two detac^meuti WW fwtjr.

School Examination.

WAKANUI SCHOOLS.

These schools were examined on Novem ber 30 and the Ist inst. The following are the reports:—• MAIN SCHOOL.

Percentage in class subjects—so. Headmaster—Mr William Dickie. Or gauisation—Standard 6 to 3, the headmaster. Standard 2 and 1 and class P., Miss Isabella Williamson. General Remarks —The good quality characterising much of the work submitted in this examination shows that the teachers possess good technical skill, and are indus trious in its application. In some classes certain subjects do not appear to great ad vantage, but this may be due partly to very irregular attendance during the last quarter, and partly perhaps to other circumstances beyond the control <5f the school staff. Standard 6 has been well and evenly taught, acquitting itself with credit throughout. In Standard 5 arithmetic fails to reach a satis factory level of attainment, while the spelling and composition in Standard 4 must be re g&rdedas a weak performance. The general answering of Standard 4 leads to the surmise that few, if any, of its members seek the advantages resulting from private reading. Standards 3, 2, and! show in general satis factory proficiency. The preparatory classes are making good progress in all essential work. Commendable order and behaviour prevail throughout the school. Thos Ritchie, Inspector.

SIDE SCHOOL.

Mr Samuel Baird sole teacher. General remarks—This school ha* made an excellent examination. Throughout the standard classes the work is almost uniformly of good quality; arithmetic in Standard 6 being the only subject in which any weak ness, is apparent. The written papers are neat, ana the answering well arranged. Class subjects score unusually high marks. Standards 2 and 1 have a fair knowledge of third standard geography, and make a fair attempt at map drawing from memory. Class F 2 is all but fit to pass a first stan dard test, and will find no difficulty in cop ing with second standard requirements next year. Good order and exe.npkry behaviour 1 prevail through the sobool. Thos. Hitohik, Inspector.

The Australian Colonies and Canada.

THE CAB T,E QUESTION. London, Dcccm l>er 23 Mr Sandforsl Fleming,'"the' well known Canadian engineer, svys the Australian colonies and Canada can construct the Pacific cabie without Im perial subsidy. The " fimes," commenting on the cable question, says it can hardly con ceive that the Imperial Government would refuse to gtant a subsidy to wards the laying of a Pacific cable. Mr J H. Hogan, M P , in an article in the " Westminster Review," says Mr Huddart'H scheme has powerfully impressed politicians and traders on both sid*s thst an Imperial subsidy to the Vancouver mail service will help to federalism the British postal service

Murder at South Dunedin

Dp^eoik. December 96. The inqaost on William ftfudge, who was killed in South Dunrdin on Sunday night was formally opan9d to-day and ad journed to Wednesday week. Richard Dobson and J. E Kufner wer6 brought up at the Polioe Court oharged with fhe murder of Mqdge and the hearing was adjourned to Saturday. Ba.il was refuted, In connection with the tragedy at South Dunedin it appears that Ashton, for some reason or other, went past hio own house and round to the back door of a woman named Greaves, where Dobson had stayed lon Saturday night and where he had tjtsited on The woman says Ash ton and Mudgel tried U forte their w*y in. At this stage Dobson appealed on the scene and a scuffla ensued. Mrs Greaves slipped out of the house to go to her brother, close by, to send him for the poljoe and the latter brought Constable Dale, but the' mischief had been $one bj tfcat to. " ' s '' ■■ l> - '

INQUEST.

An inquest was held at noon on Tuesday at Butler's Family Hotel, Ashburton, be fore Mr W. O. Rees, deputy coroner, and a jury c f six of whom Mr Robert Shiels wkß chosen foreman, touching the sudden death of William Griffiths, Robert Arm strong deposed that deoeased was a laboring man of about sixty years of age, and had worked with himself 'or the last five yeara at Longbeach, since which they bad been in Christchuroh for a fortnight. H? had always been in good health for the past twelve years, during which time witness had known him. Re was not ill a!) Christchuroh but bad coughed a good deal the last week, and complained of a pain in his chest. On Monday last he con suited Dr Malone and got some medicine. He slept in the same room with wit* ness that night. At one a.m. on Tuesday morning witness goc up and aoked him how he was. He said ha had slept better than for some time pant and felt better.. At fivea.m. witness awoke and askel him if he was asleep, and getting no answer struck a match and saw he waa dead. Was with the Sergeant of Police when he searched the body and found on it £i sin cash, a silver hunting watch, and a Post Office Saving Bank book. Deceased was a Welshman, ooming from near Chester. Did not think he had any relations in NeV Zealand. He was not a heavy drinker. Di Hugh Hunter, had made a post mortem examination of the body. Found all the organs healthy except the pleura which was inflamed. The immediate cause of death was effusion of fluid within the pleura, which often caused very sudden dealh. Trephina Butler, licensee of Butler's Hotel, said deceased had suffered from a bad cold for the last month. Had advised him to consult a doctor, but until the pre vious day he had not so. Last ni<ht nad offered to make some gruel for him but he would not have it. He went to bed about 10 p.m., saw him at 12 o'clock when he said he was better. Kne*v nothing of him except th»t he stayed at the hotel occasions Jy. He was not a heavy drinker* The jury without retiring returned a verdict of death from natural causes, the result of acute pleurisy. .

HINDS.

[from our own correspondent.]

*' Your own" ha* been silent lately for the sufficient reason that matters here have been very quiet until lately. For the last two months, however, the opera* tions of the Saleyards Company have made matters more lively. During that' period the Company hay* had nine or ten shearers, and other workmen in addition, bnsily engaged in the various operation! necessary in connection with sheep shear ing. Although some flocks have yet to be shorn, already the Company have pat through over 20,000 sheep. I also hear 'hat a public meeting of shareholders and flockowners is to be held in the local schoolroom after the next sale of stuck on January 8 to decide all matters in connec tion with the Bheep dip. List year over 25,000 sheep were dipped, and little ! doubt exists that, in common with the shearing shed, a largely increased number will be put through this year. For the last two or three sales the numbers of sheep entered were not lance. This is probably part of the policy of the direc tors of the Company. They desire, I understand, that only stock for absolute sale shall be entered for sale, and have no desire lhat stock not absolutely for disposal shall be driven to the yards for the mere sake of a large entry and conse quent show, One result of this policy has already manifested itself. A. glance at the newspapers published during the week of the last (sale at Hinds will show that while several sales in various parts of Canterbury were described as dull and dragging, tha Hinds sale wa3 described as brisk, and that prices were satisfactory alike to vendors and buyers. To my certain knowledge 1500 sheep more than were entered for the sale could have been sold. T venture to prediot that a large and important sale will, in the near future, be firmly established at Hindi i saleyards. Two years ago the only relunoo* body holding services here was the Wesleyans* Soni9 time ago the Church of England established services which are held regu larly. A few Buridays ago Father O'Don nell celebrated mass for the first time at Hinds* Although the day was wet a good congregation assembled, and at the con clusion of the mass an address, aocom pani >d by a good suon of money hurriedly collected, was presented to Father O'Don nell. The address heartily welcomed Father O'Donnell to Hinds, thanked him for calebrating mass, respectfully re qnested that he wou-d so officiate at regu lar periods at Hinds, requested his aooep. . tance of the accompanying sum of money, and wished him long life and happiness here and hereafter. Father O'Dbnnell, , in replying, thanked hw parishioners and i others for their hearty welcome, gave some good advice,: and promised to en deavor to have regular services at Hinds. On Monday, 18th intt, the annual anni versary of the local Weeleyan Church wae I held in the Hinds schoolroom. Three 1 parallel tables ran nearly from end to end of the room. Each table was decorated with numerous vases of flowers, the chief varieties being Christmas lilies, Canter bury bells, dahlias, oarnatirns, blue bells, fo ns. and verbenas. The first table w&f preaided over by Mrs McKenrie and Vrg Storrier, the next by Mrs Ellis, Mr* Young, and Mrs Bellamy, while the bachelor's table was in charge of Mlet Durey, Mfis Boilemin and Miss Ad* Norridh. Mr Duncan McKonne read the financial statement, which showed receipt! amounting to £13 15a "■ with an expendi ture of £13 12s lid. a balance of $6 on , ihe building fund still remaining to be paid. Mr McKenzie thanked the men bers of the congregation and friends for their help during the year. The meeting was afterwards addressed by Revs Lswry, Abernethy, and Sawle. A garden party in aid of the Sunday school and church was held atLowoliffe on Wednesday, 20th ins*;. About 100 sat down to tea, after which a programme of songs, readings, and recitations was much enjoyed. A concert in aid of the Cricket Club waa held in the Hinds schoolroom on Friday evening last. Visitors were present from long distances. A good programme was gone through with muoh credit to the performers, most of the items being en cored. Election matters have again returned > to their ordinary grooves, and the wise, ' the prudent, the farseeing, and the poli tical prophets will htve to seek fresh sub jects for some time on which to air their various talents.

* THB ASBfeftßTOft GCAKDIAfI: TtiUBSDAI DECEMBER 2^



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I 200

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Very Sorry. Alas, too true! V*7 E ARE VERY SHORT OF CASH, AND WE MUST HAVE SOME. NOW IS A GOOD OHANOE. G. J. NEILL and Go, Good Washing Muslin 3j lid doss?n Good Washing Prints 2s lid doz »n Strong Cotton Shirting 3s lid dozen Nnw Dress Goods, double width. 10|d White Calico 2s lid dozen White Doable Bed Sheeting BAd CLOTHING. CLOTHING- Men's Colonial Tweed Suits 19s 6d, guaranteed all WuOL Men's Tweed Suits 16s 6d Boys' Tweed Suits 4s lid Men's Straw Hats 6d Men's Strong Cotton Shirts Is 9d Men s Woollen Sox B£d BOOTS. BOOTS, BOOTS. Our Boots are all Guaranteed to give Satisfaction or we will replace them. Men's Colonial Nailed Shooters 7d lid Men's Bluchers 4s lid Women's Strong Leather Shoes 69 9J, reduced to_ss lid Women's Strong Elastic Sides 8s lid, reduced to 5s lid Woman's and Children's Tan, Leather, and Canvas Shoesjin allsizes Call and See our Window. Call and See our prices. No one pressed to Buy. g. i ~TiiVi~& 0.0., FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, Re The Assigned Estate of Messes Hardley Bros' : o: gEE the Value inGu* PRINTS REDUCED to HALF PRICE WASHING DRILLET3 REDUCED FROM 9£d to 6£d. All Drees Materials BEDTTCED TO NEARLY HALF THE FORMER PRICES, FOR INSTANCE PL&IS CASHMERES, REDUCED FROM 16.D TO 9d. STRIPJS AND CHECK ALL WOOL DRESS TWEED REDUCED FROM 14d TO 80, AND ALL OTHER DRESS *■•- MATERIALS EQUALLY REDUCED. CHECK GINGHAMS REDUCED FROM lOJd TO 6£d. ALL MANCHESTER GOOD 3 SCJCH AS CALICOES, STOCKINGS, FLANNELS, BLANKETS, HOLLANDS, TICKING. SHIRTINGS, SELSEIAS, FLOOR-CLOTHS; ETC., REDUCED TO COST PRICE. MEN'S SBIRTS, HATS, SOCKS, TIES, Etc, REDUCED TO COST PRIOR, AND IN MANY CASES VERY MUCH UNDER COST. I Men's and Boys 1 Clothing. SEE OUR MEN'S ALL WOOL COLONIAL SUITS AT 32s 8d AND 35s 6d, NOT TO BE BEATEN IN THE COLONY. THIS HOUSE HAS ALWAWS BEEN NOTED FOR THE VERY BEST VALUE IN BOOTS' BUT NOW COME AND SEE. W. W. S PENCE P. AROADE ASH BURTON 5 _. V



For Christinas & Sew Year fliftti PAT A VISIT TO THE JBWELLERY ESTABLISHMENT OF PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER, MANUFACTURING JEWELLER, AND OCULIST-OPTICIAN. J_{ Q Is now showing the Largest and Choicest Stock of High-class Q O* Goods in Gold and Silver Jewellery, Silver and Electroplated Ware ever seen in the district, and very suitable for Christmas A lew Yew Presents, WEDDING PRESENTS, BIRTHDAY PRESENTS, AND PRESENTATIONS. Special attention is drawn to the Magnificent Stock of Ladles* Rings A Gtold Brooches. These are in plain gold and set with diamonds, rubies, pearls, sapphires, etc.. At prices ranging for GOLD BROOCHES from 12s 6d upwards, RINGS from a guinea upwards. The Stock of ENGAGEMENT RINGS la very choice. PLEAS R NOTE—Goods are now marked in plain figures, at prices thftt compare favorably with. Chnstchurch. No necessity now to go to Ohristchurch, when at You can get such a Large and Choice Selection of High-class Goods at REASONABLE PRICES. 8- 15ALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER. AGENT FOR LAZARUS' "SPEOIALITE " 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 out only In a First-class manner, at charges as low as is consistent with. SOUND AND RELIABLE WORKMANSHIP. S. SALBK, EAST STBBET.



Wanted. IF the Person who took the Parcel of Drapery Goods in mistake from the Co-operative Sfcere, Ashburton, on Satur day, December 16, does not return earae | on or before Saturday next, the 30. h inst, will be proceeded against for recoverolf of the same. 12J»2 WANTED to Let,' five-roomed house, centrally situated. For particulars at Mail Office. 12 235 ANTED Known.—Amateur Cycling and Athletic Club. General Meeting to-night— Arcade Chambers eight o'clock. 12 236 W~~ ANTED a young girl about 17, washing pufc out.—Apply Mrs H. C. Sbgbrs. 12^225 1 a TAB~LE, Special" Values in Toys and J-O Fancy Goods for Xmas trade.— H. M. Jokes. 12 221 WATCH Repairing reliable. Where ? Afc Lumsdbn's (thirty years' ex narience), Tancred Street, next to Mit chell and Turner's. 12201 RS ALCORN has on bale for the Holidays vaiied assortment of Toys, Dolls, Prams, Fancy Goods and Christmas Presents. iSaunders' Buildings. T7IOWLS dressed 2* 6d pair, Geese and JJ Duck* ia feathers cheap, dead or alive. Fruit of all kinds, jams, etc.— Mrs Whitiinqton. ____________ /"CHOICE Ornaments, Folding Screens, \J Ovrn make in l*dies' and children's underclothing, Apronß and Pinafores. Mrs Alcorn, Saunders 1 Buildi g. X.HaT which brings most light; and hope to poorest homes is Titan Soap. 11 183 WANTED Known -That a 91 bottla of Cambridga's Herb Beer Extract makes eight gallons of Herbal Beer. 12 178 IjIOR Sale of Christinas and New Year -I- Cards, etc , our establishment will be open every evening this week until nine o'clock. L. F. Andrews* & Co Stationers' Hall^^ 12 180 ANTED Known—All Accounts due to S. W. Aloorm & Co. mast be Paid on or before December 30. 12181 WANTED Known—That a 91 packet of Cambridge's Ginger Beer Pow der makoa two gallons of Ginger Beer. 12 177 WANTED Known—That a 2s. bottle of Cambridge's Vineg&r Essence makes one gallon of Besfc Malfc Vinegar for table use or pickling. Ashburton Drug 3o , Agents. ____}LzL MOW does McKay cut your hair 1 As you like it. {Shakespeare). James McKay, Hairdresser and Ornamental Hairworker, Kasfc Street, next Bank of New Zealand. lin2s WANTED Known.—Half m much again in presents given to each tinrchaser during Christmas and New Year. H 0. Seoers, Melford House. KJTJAMKS has Removed into the Arc»de, opposite the Co-operative Store'; has any quantity of Fruit , &>d Veg«etables always on Sale. l__i 800K 3*. — Picture Books in great variety. Books suitable for presents. Great Reduction in Pricw,— Railway and Arcade B olT'^H"- ( * ANTED Knowri-Tbafc A. J. Walker repairs Bi<;ycie(», dewing ■lachines, Lawn Mowers, Medical Coils, and all descriptions of light machinery. ANTJ^DKnown—Forfars, 4£d J Tick ings, 4jd ; Brown Hollands, 4*d,— . Andrew Orr. _^ !"__._ WANTED Known—6o Pieces Fashion able Prints afc 4jd; 50 dozsu Towels from 4Jd '> White Co«nter P Bnes ' 30 per cent under usual price.— As drew Orr. lim 10M1SRSJST Meat Mart. The oldest O the largest, tha best, and the cheap eet Small Goods a specialty. Full weights guaranteed. A trial solicited —W, J. Simsock. KWOATTCoiIa ratdo and repaired on the Bhorteafc »oii»» »t easy prices afc A. S. Walker's, Old Kinder garten. r\ RAPHIC Xmas NoTTPears' Annual, VT »nd Lady's Pictorial—all with beau tiful colored supplements. Hew vols. of Sunday at Home, Leisure Hour, Bo Peep, Little Dofcv and olhecs, Ne*r Books for Prizos and Presentation,—L S l. AKbRiEWBS &C}p. t Sutionera'Hall J" HAVE a specially seleefced stock of ■ Cocksfoot, Red Clover, Cow Grass, Rape Seed, G.T.Y.A. Turnip, P.T.Y.A. Turnip, I. G. Globe, Fosfc Bybird, Devon Grey, Mammoth, etc. JOHN G, RESTELL, ■Mtjfr West. Streut.



Wanted WANTED Known-60 Pieces black and colored French Merinos and Cashmeres at Is 4£d to Is 6d.—Andrew Ork. 11 176 WANTED, Everybody to use Titan Soap, greatest marvel of the age. fl. Zander, Sole Agent. 11 181 WANTED, tha Public to know that Haudlky's Tanks are giving univer sal satisfaction. Testimonials if required.' Now is the time for Baths and Tanks, from 30j upwards. SUITS to measure, during the sale, 49s 555, 60a, 70s, and 75a. Fit and workmanship guasanteed.—R. Alcorn, Saundera' Buildings. piHRtSTMAS Cards for your friends in *J the Old Country at L. F. Andrewes AND CO. 11 17 ANTED all and sundry to know that Habdley is still to the front with all claetes of Tinware. Repairs promptly executed. Spouting and Ridging made and fixed at unheard of rates. a ANTED Known -W. H. Collier's noted four-clasp Kid Gloves, 2s 6d, have just arrived in all sizes. 11 /"ANTED Known—Speotacles* eye VV protectors, Gogg^s, Foldersj and everything in the optical line at S, Salek's, Optician. , ON'T wash yourself. Titan Soap does the work. No rubbing. No machined. 11 182 ~ANTEt> Known—That you can buy Gool Slippers for children from Is a pair j Women's, all sizes, Is9d. —MiicHELL & Turner. lil ARIES for 1894.—L. F. Andrewes U AND CO. _11_W W" ANTED IKnown—Now offering Mun s Leather Shirts, 2s 9i ; Men's All-wool Suits, 25i 6d; Men s Heavy Merino Pants, 2i Hd.—Mitchell and Turner. ANTED Ifoiown—" The Corner "is showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothiag.—W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—loo Ladies Fashionable sunshades at As drew Orr's. U W* WANTED Known-Colonial Tweeds at very low prices ; Colonial Tweed Trousers, all Men's Sizes, three pairs for £I,—Mitchell and Turner. . WANTED Known—For Election Week, 100 Pairs Boots, 2s 6d per pair.—Andrew Obr. 11177 AIL WAY Book Stall. — Country Libraries supplied at cost price. Parcels of cheap reading made up to order.—John Marsden. _____ \I ." ANTED Known.—To make room VV for Spring Boots 1 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 WANTED, all Farmers to reduce Hardley's Large Stock of this i Season's Oil, which he is selllng_at his usual ridiculous low price by the Gallon or Case. WANTED Known.—Melford House cheapest chap in town, extra 7»1u9 in presents now being given to each purchaser till further notice.—H. O. Segers. \\f ANTED Known.—litrft valua in W presents now being given away for Christmas and New Year. Cheapest House in Town.—H 0. Segers, Melford House. j IB rToc"~want £isM«?§ fruit go to Adams' for Fiji, Tahitf, Auckland and Sydney Oranges, Citrons, Lemons, i etc. DON'T Forget to aend your Bicycles along to the Old Kiadergarten to oe repaired, at moderate rates. WANTED Known -A manufacturer's Stock of Shot Silk fclaok and colored Sunshades and Umbrellas at half price.—Andrew Orr. *___. SALE, SALE, of Books, Stationery ¥w§v Goods, Music, etc.. Fire Screens, VizHv*s, Glass Ornaments, Christmas Cards/ Qr^wt and Lwn Tennis Material, Photo Albums »nd Frames, and hundreds of other articles are to be sold a* a great sacrifice for Cash during this wonth only, at L. J!«! Andrewes & Co., Stationer s HalL Tlie Best Tea in CANTERBURY for the money, and j freo (torn any excess of astringency. j COUNTESS gs, ! aSjSJQPR GROCERS. !



OH RISTM A S • ■■■' ' AND ' ' ■ ■ NEW YEAR HOLIDAYS NEW ZEALAND Ci/OYiiiMGt Factory, j 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 Hate—an shades A good holiday Hat for Is lld THE LARGEST STOCK OF HATS IN ASHBDRTON 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 Calf Shoes for 6s 6d. Wonderful value. NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY, j Manager.



KEATING'S POWDBR 4«troys Bugs, Fleas Moth Beetles and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals. In exterminating Beetles, tha guccoss of this Powder is extraordinary. It i« perfectly clean in application, Bee the article you purchase is KBATING'fI. as imitations are noxious and ineffectual Tins, Sd, Is, and 9a 6d each. Bold by all ehamistr. HqUXWAY'S "Plti? AND OINTMBST. — Some occupations tend to the development of certain diseases, and those who toil as miners are peculiarly liable co rheumatism, lumbago, and other allied complaints. In the goldfielda and copper mines Holloway's remedies have been largely patronised by the workers to their very great advantage, and they can be confidently recommended at invaluable remedies for inward congestions, sp&stns, and cramp in the bowels, and all thtaebonditio ;sofrtherang«au'dHwtowhich J those who work underground or in impure - atmospheres areso peculiarly liable. Forcuts; bruises, sprains, or stiffened joints, the action of Holloway's Ointment is eminently^ healing ana" soothing, and a supply 1 atyuMfi ". ; ftlwtyi U al hu4 to oatt of ooet). "Z_A