TONGA.

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Auckland, December 13.

Important changes were made in the Tongan Government on November 24, The King summarily dismissed Tuakuaho, the Premier, A. M. Campbell, Collector of Customs, and SmaTt, clerk, from their respective offices. It is alleged that Campbell was treated very shabbily, the keys of his office being demanded without a moment's notice. Considerable excite ment prevailed. Sateki, an important chief and a firm friend of 'he Rev Shirley Baker, was appointed Premier, W. Camp bell, .Collector of Customs at Vavau. was transferred to Tongatabu, and Mr Whit combe appointed Clerk to the Premier. A general wish is expressed for the Rev S. Baker to return to Tonga. The excite ment had subsided when the Upolu left. The Rev. Shirley Baker, interviewed, said that the change in the Tongan Ministry will be very popular with both Europeans and natives. He is of opinion that the country will be more prosperous.

Southland Show.

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Invbroargill, December 13.

The weather was fine though cloudy for the second day of the Metropolitan A. and P. Show, and the attendance was considerably larger than last year's. The holding of three Shows in the district however tells against the growth of the Society's Shows, their fixtures being looked upon as a sort of championship meetings, animals defeated at outside Shows being held back. Draught stock was nothing extra. Mr J. R. McKenzie's Lord Lyon was the champion entire, Mr Blakie's Darling by Damsel the champion mare, and Mr G. Fletcher's the champion thoroughbred.

"HARD CASES."

A few weeks ago Mr Stead was appeal ing to the world to collect half »a< dozen really first-class drunkards, and lend them to him to experiment upon with a patent remedy. Of course (says the *' St James's Gazette ") Mr Stead got his interesting sufferers, and very bad cases they were, be says. One patient drove up in a cab ** thinking that it was full of snakes," another "had almost to be par-boiled before he was clean enough " to be reme died, and others were sodden with gin, drenched with whiskey, and given at odd timee to morphia and other fascinating and deleterious " extras." All this was, from the experimenter's point of view, highly satisfactory ; if he could cure them he could obviously cure anything in the shocking-example line. Well, Mr Stead tells us that these unfortunate and de graded creatures are quite cured now. They were shut up for a month in the " furnished house of a professional gentie man near the British Muteum," and the '* craving for drink, ao far as can be seen from the close observation of the cases under treatment, is"— teste Stead — *• absolutely dead. 1'

INTERPROVINCIAL.

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Wellington, December 13,

Government has decided to increase the number of Native Land Court Judges by two. No appointments have yet been made, and the districts to which they are fco be allotted is a department affair. In Cabinet to-day it was df elded to agree to Dr Lemon's retiring frun the gnperintendency of the telegraph de partment at his own request on a pension. He severs his connection with the de partment at the end of March bub his sue oessor is not yet appointed. This pro bably will be done to-morrow. Information is already in possession of the Commissioner of Customs respecting the trade between New Zealand and Canada. It shows that as yet it is not of a very extensive character. Personally Mr Ward is of opinion that the Colony should not be represented at the con ference in the Dominion, and believes that so far as New Zealand is concerned negotiations could be carried on by cor respondence. What is wanted first Mr Ward says is the Vancouver line of steamers to call at New Zealand ports and recrinrocity could be discussed.

COMMERCIAL.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. London, December 13. The quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,932,000, quarters, for the Continent 1,132,0,00. The wool sales continue steady, with competition fair. Shares Bank of New Zealand, new issue, £6 ; old, £4. (Received December 14, 11 a.m.* Sydney, December 14. A strong tone has pervaded the wool market during the week and Continental buyers have purchased largely. Prices, although not quotably higher, have tended in favor of producers. Greasy crosbreds are bringing 6£d to lOi; second, 10£ dto 1b s£d. One specially chartered steamer takes, among other produce this week, 450 tons <qf butter, valued at £4500, from Mel bourne and Sydney.

Auckland, December 13. At the first wool sales of the season 4000 bales were submitted. Satisfactory prices weee realised. The condition of much of the wool was heavy, being damp and more cotted than usual. Prices ranged—crossbred, 6£d to 8d j long wool, r"sd to 7|d ; merino, s|d to 6£d.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

CfItRiSTCHURCH, December X 3. The heat was decidedly oppressive for the live stock market at Addington yards to day. Entries in most classes of stock were good, and business waa on the whole fairly satisfactory. The attendance was only a medium one, and coniisted for the most part of butchers and dealers. Store Sheep— Theie was a small entry in the store pens, made up mostly of two-tooth crossbrcds, but business was anything but FFat Sheep—Between 5000 and 6000 fat sheep came forward, mostly, crossbred ewes. The quality was only medium, and very tew could-' be classed as freezers. Crossbred wethers 12a to 16s 10d j awes, $a to 14s od ; mixed sexea, 13s 3d; mixed wethers ancf maiden ewes, 13s to 14s; halfbred wethers 12s 2d; ewes, 9a lOd to 12s ldf merino wethers, id to 12a 9d j ewes, 5s to lls 4d. 1 Fat La^bs—A very large entry of fat lambs was yarded, fully J2OO being on ofter. The quality was only a fair average, and as very few wet'e taken for export, and trade requirements were not equal to the supply, a drop of from Is to fis ptr head took place. Prices from 6s 6d to lls 6d. j?A? Cattle.—The week's supply com r prised I§7 head, made up chiefly of ljght weight steers and heifers suitable to the present warm season. In spite of the large Supply business was fairly brisk, and prices throughout were well maintained. Stgerg brought from £6 17* 6d to £9 Ss, heiiers from £5 5s to £8 10s, and cows iroro £4 17s 6d to £8 10s, one exceptional beast reaching £10. , , Store Cattle.—A medium entry of store cattle, including some well-grown young stock, met a firmer market than has been the case for some time. , Pigs.—About 160 pigs were yarded, ana all fjlaasea sold at an advance on late rates. &hf sale waa decidedly the beat in the c yfcrds for the past two years, B* conpr I s/ I^f° 0d to 58s ; porkers, 20a to 30s s'•tores, 19* t0 I?*- '■■' ' '

New South Wales Parlia ment.

[per press association.] Sydney, December 13. Mr Slattery, one of the Ministers of the Crown, held a retainer in the case against the Public Works Department, but had withdrawn from it on the result of the decision against Mr Barton being announced. (Received December 14,11 a.m.) Sydney, December 14. Sir H. Farkes delivered an address to his constituents last night on the " New order of autocratic Govern ment." His speech was a severe de nouncement of Ministers. He inti mated his intention to vote against granting supply when the House meets.

Musical Examinations.

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Wellington, December 13. In the distribution of certificates gained by the losal candidates in this j ear's Trinity College examinations Mr R. Parker, the local secretary, said that if the number of candidates increased in proportion it was the intention of the callege to send out to the colony an ex perienced examiner every year to exara'ne the candidates in practical work, such as pianoforte playing, etc. The fact that the examinations were becoming more difficult accounted for a large pro portion of the failures, and pointed to the necessity *or more thorough work. The Catholic schools of the colony had done particularly well this year, candidates sent by the school at Greymouth; St Mary's Convent schools, Wellington ; and i St Patrick's College having obtained the highest percentage of marks.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON-THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray. R.M.)

Assault.—W. de B. Compton was charged with hwing assaulted Andrew Toppin on the evening of November 20 Mr Purnell for defendant. Defendant pleaded not guilty. Andrew Toppin said that on the evening of November 20 he came in from Springbum with a team of eight horses. He fed them and put them in a paddock. Missed lh°m out of the paddock at 5 o'clock next morning, and afterwards found ihe horses in the pound. Compton's lad said the horses had been in the pound since ten o'clock the previous evening, but had not been led. After wards saw Compton, 'md complained about the horses not having been fed, when Compton struck him on the face and knocked him down. Witness got up, when Oompton knocked him down again, this time striking; him on tho ribs. Compton was sober at the time, but showed signs of having been drinking over night, Witness released the horses, paying If i pound fees. He then went home, and his side became very painful. The pain got worse, and at the end of nine days he consulted Dt Tweed, who told him one of his ribs was broken. Witness denied having used any bad language towards Compton, or done anything to irritate him. Witness was sober himself. —Dr Tweed gave evidence as to having attended Toppin some days after the alleged assault, and found him suffering from a broken rib - W. de B. Compton, the defendant, said that in consequence of complaints made by the neighbors he went up and found Toppia's horses at large. He took then) to the pound. Toppin came the ne^t morning and used very bad language. Witness warned him, but Toppin continued to use bad language and rushed at hin> Witness then struck him in the mouth and afterwards shook him by the collar and pushed him away, Toppin then expressed regret and asked witness to forgive him for having used the bad language. Toppin was in a very ex cited, mad state. Compton's two children were called to give evidence as to the use of the bad language. The Bench held the charge to have been fully proved. No doubt some bad language had been used, otherwise he should have felt inclined to have sentenced Compton to a term of im prisonment without the option af a fine. The Magistrate cautioned Compton an,d inflicted a fine of £$ together Wjth, costs.. On the. application of Mr Cuthbertaon defendant #as allowed a month to pay the fine, j An Afford Forest Wrangle.—Lucy Morris and John Morris were charged with using insulting and threatening language towards Richard Bolton and his daughter Ellen Bolton, Wr Purnell appeared for complainant. The patties are neighbors at Alford. The evidence disclosed (the old story of a neighbors' quarrel, and shewed that language of a plain but by no means choice or com mendable nature had been used on bath sides. Richard Bolton, William Brown, Andrew Morris, and Ellen Bolton gave evidence in support of the charge and J, A. Morris, Lucy Morris, and W. Biggs gave evidence for the defence, both de fendants admitting having used strong language, but pleading great provocation on account of bad language coming from the other side, and urging on the Court to bind over complainants to keep the peace, as it would be no use to bind over one party unless the other was similarly deilfc with. , The Bench was of the opinion that there was fault on both sid.es.. He would make no order in respect to Mrs Morris, but Morris himself would be bound over in the sum of £10 to keep the peace for six months. Civil Cases.—Judgment bj default was given in J. G. Reitell v Ann Tait, £26 EM 0d ; John Murray v Mark Antony, £5 123 :'John Stephens v H. Dysart, Bl 28; R! Alcorn v H. Pysart, £6 3a; Thomas Totty y JohnTotty £9,7 Us 3d. Mr Purnell appeared for Thomas Totty,

Early on Sunday mprni^g, F.; #. Cjpwlishaw, second son of Mr Co.wlishaw, of Ohristchurch, had a narrow escape from drowning at Sumner. I^e went for hm morning swim npar the middle rock. The tide \M'4 fast running out, and flotwithsstaqd ing being cv good swimmer, he soon found the current too strong for him and galled foy aasiatanoe, Pilot .Day, who was on the look out, saw that the bather was rapidly being carried to the bar,, and with the help of Mr 0. R. Morton, who was bathing from the jetty, put off the boafc without delay and managed to rescue harp from his perilous position. Great credit is due to Pilot Day 5 for having the boat and other appliances in lujsh readweas,

SWARD and TRACK.

[by mercury.] The track presents a very busy appear ance of an evening of late and the two cricket clubs practising every evening and cyclists and pedestrians training show that athletics are very much aliva. The racing season amongst cycliscs was opened by the Ariel's meeting on Decem ber 6, and the local riders with the assis tance of Christchurch cracks produced some very fine contests. The attend*nc was not as large as might have been expected bub that was undoubtedly due to the fact that the club was unable to secure a holiday for their meeting. The feature of the meeting was Ken Lewis's sprinting, but Boyd met him at » great disadvantage in the championship in hav to ride a strange machine. It is scarcely probable that Lewis could have beaten Boyd's performance in the thivß mile when he was again mounted on i is own J michine. Aa will have been seen in a I previous issue Lewis has been record breaking again in Christchurch, his latest achievement being that of bringing the mile record to 2.26 3-6ths. Hay ward had previously reduced the amateur record to 2.28. Reynolds an amateur rider of Auckland made very fast times at Napier on Satur day and according to the Press Associa tion tellegrams played havoc with the records from five to ten miles. But the wires were a little previous still. In the ten miles Reynolds missed gaining a badge by only 3 l-sth sec, the time limit for a badge being 28mIn, while Reynolds took 28 3 l-sth to <Jc the distance. The Aus tralasian amateur record for ten miles is 27.17 3-sths, made by H. J. Pither, of the Pioneer Bicycle Club, in Sydney recently. Reynolds is not a new rider by any means, but he did not distinguish ; himself until last year when he ran] Hayward and Kerr close in all the amateur championships. He is a slim built young fellow about twentjHwo years of age. Last year he rode a Raleigh thirty pounds in weight and doubtless rides the same make this season. Last year in Christchurch Rey nolds informed me that when Wilmot won the championships in Auckland, he (Reynqlde) became aware of a great deficiency in sprinting, and that since that time he had devoted himself specially to sprinting work. As a result of his sprinting practice he is only equalled by Wilmot and Lewis. This should be an example to local riders. The Friendly Societies have a. large number of entries. for their sports on Monday and some exciting finishes should be the result. Graves, the Omaru crack, and Clarkson, the Ariel representative, are on the mark and besides making it merry for the handicap men will pro bably have a little race of their own. It wiill ba remembered that Graves is the rider who made a tight struggle with Boyd last year in Oamaru for the two mile championship. Jack Wilson rode well at the Ariel meeting, but the other local riders were considerably out matched by having Rapson, an Oamaru scorcher placed amongst them in the handicaps. That energetic young rider who complacently stated at the Ariel &moke concert that he expected to win.the four races for which he start'd and would have done so had it not been for an accident to his machine, will be in h!s place on Monday. Both J. Bnrns and A, A nderson were unfortunate, after training ccnsistently, in coming to grief in their first lace. Each had a good position and might have got "home." If some of the Timaru prizes do not come to Ashburton ib wiil not be fcr want of trying on the part of local re presentatives. R. Shearman and Daly appear to be the best of the Ashburton contingent and should be hard nuts to crack for the maiden at Timaru on Mon day. Daly aspecially is sprinting well and the Methven record is a proof that Shearman can stay. R. Curtis unfortunately will not ride at Timaru, owing to business engage ments preventing. Dave Matson was duly feted as he deserved at the complimentary smoke concert on Tuesday night. Mr Hugo Friedlander who was in the chair said that he was probably the only person in the room who had belonged to the first Caledonian Society in Ashburton. He had been the Secretary for three years,

and it was only the untoward accident which fifteen years ago rendered him a cripple for life, that excluded him from taking any further share personally in athletics. But although ho had been thus " out of the running " so to speak, he had always been, and would always continue te be, a much interested onlooker, and that interest was not confined to sport here alone, but extended to sport every where. Mr Friedlander made an excel lent speech, and on,e especially interesting to the old hands who knew the fleet-footed clever lightweight of the early seventiee. Mr Thomas said that what Ashburton wants is not land but msinufastures. (He should know). Mr Purnell hoped that at a Pan-Britannic meeting, which he felt sure would take plaoe in the course of a year or so, the Ashburton Athletic Clubs' Association would be able to send a repre sentative. (Mr Thomas—" Two "). Mr Salek in responding to the toast of " the ladies " said he would not be like those who had preceded him in Baying that he did not know why he had been chosen to respond to the toast. He did know ttje reason but he was nqo going to tell them. (Very candid, Salek. Congratulations). He went on to say that a pair of blue eyes had fw more to do with a competitor winning a race than the oheering of three thousand men. Davie's account of his voyage and the great care taken of the team by the manager, was most interesting. He says the Victorians know how to take a lick j inr. The team had free passes to all the theatres and to Ascot. Very awkward that.

Mr and Mrs Mats^n were not forgotten in the toast and Davie suitably responded. Mr Salek in giving a sentimental reci tation was "abundant" in the pathos. He is a man of deep feeling. Mr Thomas made public his pet scheme of sending an Ashburton team to Dunedin in February. A good idea, and, carried out as only a thorough sport such as Mr Thomas will carry it ou^, should bring honor to Ashburton. Two small errors, however, he had made. Mere matters of detail. Paltry in comparison to the scheme. One wa9 that in saying that the men could be trained for a few shillings a week, Mr Thomas ?Qrgo£ that both the Amateur and 1 the pash rules forbid the payment of one penny for training pur poses under penalty of disqualification. The other was tha*i the list included a rider who has entered for the Friendly Societies sports, evidently with the in tentipn of compering. He therefore could scarcely go as a member of a team to com pete at an Amateur gathering. Mr' Thomas would insist on saying that we (the Association) won the 4"S>tra lasian championship aijd broke thp world's record. It was toormuch like '■'*■ Betty and I killed the beau," when the 'M" only appeared on the scene after Betty had demolished tb,e h,ea.r> Dave admi tad that the telegram an nouncinghis arrival in Ashburton had been sent by him, from Ohristchurch, but he maintained that he had dated it Thursday and not Saturday. He as serted that the telegraph officials must h*ve made a mistake. (Voice "too thin. ) At a meeting of the Wellington Ama teur Athletic Association on Wednesday evening the following men wsr9 selected to go into training! in view of the cham pionship meeting to be held in Danedin is February :~MeearßH,ei»pton, NathWj

Larkin, Wynward, L. H r-ey, D'Arcy, N. Grurr, Morpeth, MeCormack, A . Gore, C Gore, Batger, Stuart, Burnbull, 4still, R. Gray and G. F. Johnston. Mr Frank Cooper, the well-known anc popular cycling handicapper, and member of the Pioneer Bicycle Club, Christchurch, will shortly take unto himself a partner for lite. On Tuesday afternoon a younj? man named Herbert Soanes met with a painful accident on Crescent road, St. Albans. He was riding an ordinary bicycle along the road when the tyre on the front wheel suddenly ctme off and became entangled with the handle. Soanes was thrown heavily on the road, and both his elbows were dislocated by the fall. He also had a bone broken In on« of his arms, but, notwithstanding his injuries he was able to go to his home. He is a brother of Harry Soanes ex New Zealand champion.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Received December 14, 10.30 a.m.) INFLUENZA.

London, December 13. The deaths from influenza in London during last week numbered 127.

GALE.

A severe gale has been experienced on the south coast of England. Great damage was done to churches and rail way stations and several lives were lost.

IMPORT DUTY ON SILVER.

The "Daily News" believes the Indian Government will shorjtly pro pose an import duty on silver.

EXPLOSION OF GUNPOWDER

An explosion of gunpowder occurred at the Government powder mills at Waltham Abbey in Essex. Two per sons were killed and a number in jured, and much damage was done to property. f

DYNAMITERS.

Most minute precautions are being taken at Dublin barracks, owing to in formation received that dynamiters in tend to make an attempt upon them.

SENSATIONAL SUICIDE.

A man named Maas, a clerk in the city, charged with stealing £20,000, committed suicide in the presence of his employers.

LOBENGULA CAPTURED.

Capetown, Deoember 13. Major Forbes has captured Lobcn gula.

MR BOWELL AND THE HAWAIIANS.

San Francisco, December 13. Mr Mackenzie Bowell, Canadian Commissioner, now on his way home, urged the Honolulu Chamber of Com merce to support the projected cable and steamship lines to Canada. The American faction in the town showed great distrust of Mr Bowell, and de nounced the action of Cleveland. They threatened to have to resort to violence if the monarchy is restored.

AUSTRALIAN.

"NEW AUSTRALIA." Sydney, December 14. It is reported the barque Royal Tar will go to New Zealand on her next trip from St Clement, known as " New Australia," in Paraguay, in order to take intending emigrants from that colony. _^

In furtherance of the Government project for obtaining cheap money, the Agent- General will be instructed to ascertain what probability there is of capitalists in England transmitting money to the colony far invest ment through the Public Trust Office and the Post Office. Government have decided to create a portfolio of trade and commerce and to place it in charge of the Hon Mr Ward. It is probable tint one of the two senior inspectors of telegraphs—Mr Logan of Otago or Mr Bold of Hawkes Biy—will succeed Dr Lemon a.% superintendent of telegraphs. . Dr Lemon, who has been a few months over thirty year* in the service, receives a dension of £350 per annum.

THB ASHBURTON OUABPIAH i THUBSDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1893.



Mr T. Bullock. SATURDAY. DECEMBER 18. By Order of the Mortgagee. Town Property Cbn< rally situated in Moore Street. MR T. BULLOCK, has received in structions to sel' by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date on account and by order of the Mortgagee,— T.S. 89 containing £ acre Moore Street, on which is erected 4 shops with dwellings, and known as Compton's Buildings. The property is situ ated only one section back from East Street. The Mortgagee his decided to realise and if necessary at a pacrifice. Sale at 11.30 "tTbullook, 12 93 Auctioneer.



Mr Alfred Harrison THURSDAY, DECEMBER 21 12 o'clock. ALFRED HARRISON, instructed by Messrs Barrett Bros and Bair atow, 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 in rimu, four Chest Drawers, Fancy Tables, Wardrobe in rimu, plate glass front. Hal) Stand, Wash Stands and Ware, • Tables, £hairo, 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. Jjlewellyn Owen. pianofortjTsinging and HARMONY ___ ARCADE CHAMBERS (Dances not attended.) 4 2



TINWALD Raclngr Club. ANNUAL MEETING. To be held on the Racecouree, Tinwald, on MONDAY, JANUARY 1, 1894. ■ « President—Donald McLean, Esq, Vice- Presidents—Messrs G. A. M. Buckley, H. H. Wright, and Todhunter. Judge— Mr E, G. Crisp. Stewards —Messrs J. „ Clark, J. M. Hampton, B. Hanks, J. ' Dixon, E. Gates, G. James,M. Redmayne, ; J. Small, J. StevenS, R. M. Cuthbertson, > and Dr Tweed. Starter -Mr H. Piper. Treasurer—Mr Thoa. Stone. Handi- CAPfERS— Messrs J. Cresswell; (Trot)—J C Duncan. Clerk of Scales— Mr A. J. Kelly. Clerk of Course—Mr A. Hew son. -FJEfcOGR, A. MM EJ (Approved by the Committee of the Canter bury Jockey Club, and N.Z. Tiotting Association.). First Race to Start at 12.30 p.m. 1. New Year's Gift Handicap, of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Seven furlongs. Nomination, 7s 6d; acceptance, 10s, 2. Maiden Plate, of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Weight for age. One mile. Entrance, 15s. 3; Tinwalo Cup Handicap (open), of 55 soys; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. One mile and a half. Winner of any handicap of £40 or over after declaration of the weights to carry a penalty of 71bs. Nomination, 1 soy ; acceptance, 1 boy. 4. Tinwald Handicap Tjme Trot, of 30 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys out of the stake. About two miles. Nom ination, 10s; acceptance, 10a. 5. Welter Handicap, of 30 soys ; second horse to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of the Cup to carry 71bs penalty. One mile. Nomination, 10s; accept ance, 10s. 6. Novel. Rack, of 25 toys. Winner to be become the property of the Club; and to be sold by auction. Weight Bst, any overweight to be declared. Five fur longs. Entrance, 10s. 7. Flying Handicap (open), of 30 soys; seoond hone to receive 5 soys from the stake. Winner of Tinwald Cup or Welter Handicap to carry 71bs penalty, of both races to carry lOlbs penalty. Six furlongs. Nomination, 10s ; accept ance, 10s. '"•■' 8. Hurry Scurry, of 10 soys.' For horses that have never won public money. Catch weights. Half a mile Entrance 7s 6d, immediately after Flying Handi cap is run, RULES ANd"rEGULATIONS. 1. The meeting will beheld under the Rules of Racing. The Trotting Pace under the RuleWpf the New Zealand Trotting Association. 2. No entry will be received except on the condition that all claims, disputes, and ob jections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points con nected with the carrying out of this pro gramme to be final. 3* The races (with the exception of (Jup and Flying, which are open] are open to any horse commonly resident in the district from Qctober 1, 189$, to the date of meeting, and owned by a person who has resided in the district for the same period. 4. The district abbvementioned is bounded on the north by the Selwyn river, and on. the south by the Waitaki river. 5. Five per cent will bp deducted from the gross of all moneys payable in accordance with Vhia programme, for the expenses of the course. 6. All nomination, acceptance, and en trance fees to go to the funds of the Club. 7. In It 5 and 7 events, horses winning any race after the declaration of the handi caps to cjvrry i, lbs extra. NOMINATIONS. Nominations for ths New Year's Gift, Tinwald Cup, Trot, Welter, and Flying Handicaps, accompanied by tee, name, age, description and performances of horse, and colors of rider, muat be in writing, and in the hands of the Secretary, at Stone's Hotel Tinwald, not later than 9 p.m. on SATUR DAY, December 9, 1893. Nominations for Trot must be accompanied by pedigree of horse and three last performances. WEIGHTS. Handicaps will be declared on, qr t^bout December 19, ACCEPTANCES, Acceptances for Handicaps anrt Entries for Maiden Plate and Novel Race mi^st b§ in the hands bf^be. Secretary, at Stone's, Hotel, Ti»wald, not later than 8 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, December 2% 18,93. A, A. FOOKS, ill? ««or«aj?y,



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Public" Notices. NOTICE. W. ELMSLY, (Late of Sydney), COACH AND BUGGY PAINTER. HAVING taken over Paint Shop from W. H. Paget, is prepaid to PAINT all classes of VeVclfg at Lowest Prices, ill orders promptly attended to. 12J17 TINWA.LD. — Cheap Property, Centrally situated, being not far from the Hailwty Station T.S. 150, contain ing 1 rood 6 perches with well-built four roomed cottage thereon. Must be sold. T. BULLUOK. PIAWCS ! PIANOS !! PIANOS ORGANS! ORGANS!! ORGANS VIOLINS ! VIOLINS ! ! VIOLTNS MUSIC! MUS[C!! MOSIC tnVERIBODY should luve acopyoi U "THE TRIAD' MONTHLY MAGAZINE Of Music, Science, and Art. DBESDJEN~PUNO CO., SAUNDERS' BUILDIKGS. HORACE A. GATES, Agent and Manager. Assigned Estate of W. J. S. McDowell, of Hinds, near ABhburton, Storekeeper I FOR~SALE, " As a Going Concern, THE STOCK IN TRADE, GOODWILL FREEHOLD OF STORE, BAKERY AND BUTCHERY BUSINESS, WITH BOARDING-HOUSE. FULL PaRHOcEaRS with Stock Sheets can be obtained on the Premises, Hinds Messrs Friedlander Bros., Ashburton, And Messrs Cook and Gray, Accoun tants, Chriatchurch. To an energetic young man with moderate means, this offers a good oppor tunity© work into a very profitable little business. Wm. RCOOK Viw™. HUGO FRIEDLANDER/ TrUßteeß -1296 TOWN SEC riON-443 and 444, corner of Burnett and William streets, with seven roomed house, etc., thereon, on account of the Mortgagee. Not having sold this by auction I am prepared to receive offers for the property. T. BULLOCK.



G- JESSON, (Late J. Quinn), PRACTICAL WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, GOLD AND SILVER-SMITHi OPTICIAN, &c. •'• '\ East Street Ashburton. ■*■ \ HAS just received an entirely NEW STOCK of JEWELLERY for the Christmas Trade, which he is now offering GREATLY REDUCED PRICES for Cash for One month only. 1 O'd Cruets, Spoons, Forks, .etc, Electroplated equal to best Birmingham plate. Watches cleaned and guaranted for 12 months, 4s 6d. . '' Christmas, 1893. WE have just opened oub a Splendid Assortment of FASHIONABLE SUITINGS, FANCY WORSTEDS, AND ■■ ' • ■•*" WEST OF ENGLAND IROUSERINGS Specially Imported for the Present Season. E?" 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 CRAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LE iDING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, <A S H B U R T ON.



CHEAP PROPERTY. ,372 acles 372 situated near the County Saleyards and Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion's Show Grounds. Account of the Mortgagees. Price £3 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 others buildings erected on the, property. On account of its being close i to town an increase in value may reason ably be expected. Apply to T. BULLOCK, A NEW AND POWERFUL INVENTION. "The Crystal Soap' HAS ALREADY been tried and proved to be the Best Household Cleanser in the Market. The following are a few of the numerous testimonials already received:— Messrs Craighead Bros. Sirs, —I have used your Soap and find it excellent for all cleansing purposes. — Mrs Willia msox, Ashburton. Seaview, September 16, 1893. To Craighead Bros. I tried your Soap and found it answered very well for washing and scrubbing.— Mrs P. Stewart, Tinwald, September 19. Craighead Bros. Sirs, —I have used your Crystal Soap and find it a great labor-saving soap fot scrubbing and washing, li is alao ex cellent for cleaning glass and tinware.— Mrs M. A. Woods. Wakanui Read, Ashburton, September 16, 1893. Messrs Craighead Bros. Dear, Sirs, —Your Crystal Soap for washing and cleansing purposes give perfect satisfaction. I can highly recom mend it.—P. Anherson, To be obtained from J. Orr & Co,, H. gander, R. McOallum.G. Light, Working Men's Co-operative, Ashbmton, and from I J. Gudsell and J, Robinson, Tinwald. MANUFACTURED ONLY BY CRAIGHEAD BROS.,



£**>•> —THE SUM required for tho 3^tJ&» 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. \\/E are selling, as we have for VV eighteen months past, seven feet Birch Hurdles at 2s 9d; seven feet V.D.L. Hurdles at at 5s 6d each. TUCKER & BEAN, 10 135 West Street. "T(rFARMERSTANi)"bT±IEUS. TTURDLEB. HURDLES. 7ft Hurdles 2s 9d each in any quantity. W. H, COLLINS A CO, ■ . Timber Merchants. TO SHEEP FARMfcRs AND OTHE RS rnHE Undersigned is offering 6ft 6in _L and 7ft HURDLES made of seasoned V,D.L. timber, at 4s and 4s 3d eaoh ia lots of thirty or more. They can be seen at my Siding, railway crossing, Durham Street, South, 1 jamesTgoss, V DURHAM STREET, NORTH, r CHRISTCHURCH^ FOR SALE—6O Acres, all in English grasses, not far from the Tinwald Sale yards, A property such as this has often been asked for. T. BULLOCK. A BOON TO HOUSEHOLD ERS ALLANDALE COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OF 25 PRR CENT IN YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Agent for the county, wfto will supply Customers in largo or snail quantities. The Allandale Coal is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burn ing with a flame, does not sparkle, and leaves a white ash. It is both Cheap and Excellent. JAMES ELLIOTT, | COAL MERCHANT, |A3HBURTON. 11 145



" GREAT CABB SALE. IS ASSIOSED ESTATE OF ROBERT ALCORN. OVER £3800 worth of Clothing, Drapery, Boots, Glass and Earthenware. Iron mongery and Groceries, which muit bo sold. The clothing is all Colonial made* "... most of it to my own order from Colonial tweeds. There is a great variety of men'c and boys' hats, men's and youths' white regatta and Oxford shirts. Linoleums, fhnnelettes, shirting, and calicoes, together with 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 Hollow are, Glassware, and Crockery, at very low prices for cash. ; The Grocery stock is kept assorted with seasonable gooda, of the beet qualify, 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 Buburbs. Dairy produce bought in any quantity, and the highest prioe given for good batter* KOBBRr ALCORN, 75 SAUEDERS' BUILDINGS. ' &TW. Alcorn's CLEAKING OUT SALE. Further Reductions. AS the Stock has to be cleared out quickly further reductions in all classes of Goods ire now being CONCEDED TO PURCHASERS. Dress Goods further reduced Prints and Delaines further reduced Brown Hollands further reduced Window Curtains and Quilt* further reduced Damask Tablings further reduced Sunshades and Umbrellas further reduced Hoisery and Gloves further reduced Ladies' Capes and Dust Cloaks furtherredooed . Corsets and Underclothing further reduced ' ; LADIES' HATS AND BONNETS Further Reduced. ■■■', ■ ■ .• ■ ■ • . :o: All accounts owing are requested to be paid promptly- S. W. ALCORN EAST STEEET. '



H. M. JONES. H. M. JONKB. H M^ JONES SANTA^^CLAUS 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 Tear Presents from a penny Whistle to a Seventy Guinea Piano* Japanese Tables, Cabi nets, Trays, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Etc. Desks, Work boxes, Writing, and Dressing Cases, Albums from Is 6d to 50s. Purses, Poekefc Books, Letter and Card Cases. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. Exceptional Value for Christmas Trade. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. BO1OKS! BOOKS!! BOOKS!!! For Prize and Presentation purposes. School Committees very liberally dealt with to endeavour to keep trade in the place. CHRISTMAS AND NEW.YEAR CARDS Ivorine, Geletine, »nd Fringed Cards, hand-painted, unique, pretty, and chaste designs, Packet* pt Cards from 9d, Is, Is 6d, and 2s 0i each. h. mTjones.



W. H, COLLINS & CO. FARMERS BEWARE! BEWA.RE! OF PURCHASING INFERIOR OILS which will only destroy your machinery and waste your time. WE HAVE just Stocked a large supply of GENUINE VALVOLINE and other Machine Oils which will not or ly Lubricate, but will keep the working parts of machinery cool. Prices on application. W. H. Collins and Co., /"Royal Insurance Company. Grey Valley Coal Company. AGENIS FOR 4 Springfield Pottery Company Corben and Go's Celebrated Enamelled Mantelpieces MoKeraie's Furniture Renovator



SPECIAL NOTICE FOR CHRISTMAP. "VTEW Season's Fruit, Cane Sugar, Xi and all other lines at extraordinary Low prices for CASH—at D. MACPHERSON'S, TANCRED STREET. ■>. M ATP HER SOUT (Late of R. A work's), gIST CANE SUGARS for Preset Tin purposes can be had at the new Shop | TANCRED HTREET, Opposite Mitchell and Turner's, TEAS A SPECIALTY. I My 2d Blend can't be beat in Ashburto (Look out for the green-fros'ed window | Goods delivered Daily in any part of i Town. d. macp~herson; TANCRED STREET Ashburton. 10 U.S.S. CO. I U.S,B CO UNION STEAMSHIP COMFANI OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: For Wellington—Monday, Tuesday, Wed nesday, Thursday, Mid Saturday. Picton and Nelson—Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday. Auckland, via East Coast ports—Every Monday. Auckland, via West Coast ports—Every . Thursday. Dunedin—Monday, Tuesday and Friday Hobarfc and Melbourne—Every Tues day. Sydney, via Auckland, every Monday. Sydney, via Cock Straits, every Tues day. IXOURStON SEASON.-During the months of December, January, and February return tickets will be issued over the Company's Intercolonial lines at Reduced Kates, available for return for three months from date of issue. For particulars apply to MILES k CO., LUIITFD. ' AGENTS, ASHBURTON \