Fire on a Steamer.

Thursday, Island, February 6. Theßritish India Company's steamer Dorunda was discovered on fire at sea by the s.s. Duke of Argyle. The latter stood by her for twenty five hours, as it was feared the vessel would not be saved, but the fire was eventually got under. While the Dorunda was burning, a steward jumped overboard and was drowned, and a sailor, who went mad with excitement, was knocked down and stunned for the safety of the others on board. (Received February 7,11.40 a.m.) Brisbane, February 7. The fire on the Durando was dis covered among the wool on Thursday last. A number of bales were jetti soned, and the fire got under, but^ it broke out again, and there was a third outbreak while the Duke of Argyle was standing by. So serious was the outbreak that it was thought the vessel was doomed. All the ship's stores were destroyed, and a fresh supply was obtained from the Duke of Argyle.

CABLE NEWS

The Broken Hill Consols Mine has struck a fine pocket consisting almost entirely of pure silver. The liabilities of the firm ol Phipps, Turnbull and Company, importers, are set down at £16,800, and the assets at £3000. m , , The Rev John McNeil, formerly of Begent square, will pay a visit to the Australasian colonies on evangelistic work. Twenty-five thousand pounds' worth of forged Dutch notes have been dis covered in Holland* and the forgers have been arrested. Jabez A. Balfour was interviewed at Salta, in the Argentine Republic. He said that when his trial came on some sensational facts would be made known regarding certain London Companies, and the evidence would incriminate several notables. At the half-yearly meeting of the Bank of Victoria the net profits were shown to be £31,000. A dividend of 5 per cent on preferential shares and 5 per cent on ordinary shares was passed, and the sum of £4900 was carried forward. News from the West Coast of Africa states that the despotic government by the Germansia theCameroons iscausiDg general discontent, and thß recent revolt of the native forces was tha re sult of the public flogging of the wives of black soldiers on account of their alleged laziness. Harding beat Bubear by twenty lengths over the Putney-Mortlake course. He led from the start, and was never caught. The time was 23 minutes.

The Waitemata Election Petition.

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Auckland, February 6. In the case Palmer v Monk, election petition, a large number of witnesses wpre examined. Miss Oavanagh, sister of the licensee of the Henderson hotel, gave evidence as to young Monk paying for drinks for certain persons. The licensee also gave evidence. A. S. Donnelly and Samuel Johnston, gam-diggers, deposed to young Monk's shouting for them and others. The rest of the evidence relates to certain events at Taupaki. Chas. G. Hoyle, gumdigger, Taupaki, gave evidence as to a conversation with Philip Globes, who, it was alleged, was Monk's agent, and letters from young Monk to Gibbes which came into Hoyle'a possession were read, Philip Gibbas was also examined with a view to endeavor to establish agency. He deposed fco receiv ing £6 for services rendered and giving a pasß for orders for drinks marked "Correct. Gibbes." A letter from Gibbes to young Monk was produced. "William Jackson, of Taupaki, a voter at the last election, said he saw Mr Monk in August, he believed. Monk stopped to speak to him. Witness then, addressing Mr Baume, said—' 1 Look hers, do you want me to give my evidence or not, or shall I answer your questions. I only want to tell the truth. Monk knows me, don't you Monk f Mr Justice Oonolly asked Mr Baume if his witness was not drunk. Witness, making a bow to his Honour—" I beg your pardon, yourTiordshlp." (Laughter.) Mr Bauma—" He's not; drunk; he's only excited. I have aeen him when he is drunk, and he is not drunk." (Renewed laughter.) To witness—"You see, by your behaviour, you are leading people to believe you are drank. You only do harm." Witness continuing, said Mr Monk spoke to him about the election, and he said he could nut get a better man to act for him than Gibbes. Sir J. Prendergast —"Did he say anything to yon about being agent?" Witness--"Well, you know I can see through the meaning of things, for I have been electioneering all the world over." (Laughter.) Witness continuing, said he had not cared which way hie vote went, one way or other, but Gibbes said, " Give your vote to Monk." He had refused to take an order for beer. He voted for Monk after he hid the offer. Others were there all the time, and got orders. He had travelled the world over and had never aeen so much drink as there was at the polling booth. A lot of voters oould not get in for drink, and instead of crossing out names on the ballot paper they crossed out the heading. , Sir «J. Prendergasfc—"How do you| know that % " Witness—" Because I watched every thing." (Laughter.) Cross-examined by Mr Cooper—He was a remittance man. Mr Cooper—" Did not you knock down a very large sum only last week ?" Witness »*No; I came down on Monday. I thought of going to the office and taking my ticket for Calcutta, to goto my own plan tations ; but I went on the spree, was served with a subpoena, and here I am. (Laughter). I don't feel as well as I should, otherwise I should have given different evidence." (Laughter), Mr Baume—"You have told the truth?" " Yes, I have told the truth; I have seen everything, and if you want details I will give them to you." " You would have given fuller and not different evidence %" --"That's it." The inquiry was then adjourned till to morrow. Auckland, February 7. The evidence to noon to-day in_ the Waitemata election case was a repetition of thai given by previous witnesses as to their being s;iven bser, or tickets for beer, on the understanding that they were going to vote for Monk. The real question at issue ia how far the agency of young Monk and Gibbes ia established. The caße may last all the week.

IMPERIAL POLITICS.

I — v London, February b. i Sir Charles Russell says the attitude |of the House of Lords towards the Parish Councils Bill and the Employers' Liability Bill has raised the question whether the birthright Chamber should be permitted to undo the work of the House of Commons. Tht House of Lords continues to make radical amendments in the Parish Councils Bill. j

School Committee.

LONGBEACH.

The Longbeach School Committee held its monthly meeting on Monday last. Present — Messrs Houston (chairman), Gollins, Read and Norrish. The Com mittee resolved to vote for Hon. W. Montgomery.'.T. H. Anson, Esq., and S. R. E.Webb, Esq.,for seats on theßoardof Education, It was decided to expend ten pounds for children's prizes, the chairman and the master to select suitable books. The following is the Inspectors report on the Longbeach school :~- Longbeach public school examination report:, 1893. Headmaster--Mr John Watson. Organiaation— Standards VI. and HI,, fche Headmaster. Standards 11. I. and infants—Miss M. A. Hepworbh, A.F.

Percentage of passes, 46* Percentage of failures, 17*1.

; —, . ——I— — ■■ — Repetition and Recitation 12 Drill and exerciss ■.. 12 Singing ... .*. ... ••• — Needlework ... ... 18 Subject matter, reading lessons ... 10 Additional marks I 52

General Remarks—For six months past the attendance at this school has been more or less broken through the prevail ing epidemic, and this may, t# a great extent, account for certain weaknesses disclosed by the recent examination, especially in the work of the upper division. In Standards VI. and IH. much of the performance is satisfactory. Arithmetic, iv the case of thone who pass, is generally well done. Reading is rather monotonous, and occasionally indistinct. Difficult spelling and dictation tests are well done, but writing will require con stant attention during the ensuing year. In Standard IV. grammar and composi tion scarcely show that accuracy which the headmaster's standing and experience entitle an examiner to expect. In the lower division Standard 11. is a good class, which ought to show well in Standard 111. next year. Standard I. and Infants have been, in general, care fully prepared, but are rather backward in easy mental arithmetic. Thos. Ritchie, Inspector.

Pass Subjects.

COMMERCIAL.

(Received February 7, 11.50 a.m.) London, February 6. A South Australian wheat cargo sold at 2?8- Sydney, February 7. Wheat, chick, 2s lid; new milling, nominally 3a Id; flour, best roller, £8 lOi to £8 15a. Oats, firmer ; prime feeding, 23 7|d to 2s Bd, Barley, Cape, 2s 7d to 2s Bd. Peas, Prussian blue, 4s 3d to 4s 6d. Potatoes, local, £3 to £4 ss; Circular Heads, £4 fa to £410 a. Onions, £4 10a to £4 15a. Batter, dairy, 6d to 7d ; factory, 7d to 8d ; cheese, prime, 3d to 3id. Bacon, best cured, 6d to 6|d. Melbourne, February 7. Wheat, dull; prime 2s 4£d to 2s 6d ; floor, roller brands, £7. Oats, stout, 2s ; Algerian, la fyd ; Danish, Is 10d ; Danish stout, 2s Id. Potatoes, £2 5s to £2 12s 6d. Onions £3, Adelaide, February 7, Wheat, 2a 4d to 2s 6d ; flour, roller, £7; barley, malting, 4s 74.

The French Chamber Bomb Thrower.

When the man Vaillant, suspected of ( throwing the bomb in the French Chamber of Deputies six weeks ago, was Brsb " interrogated " he was lying in the hospital, from a bad cut on the face. He appeared little concerned at the arrival of fche magistrates in the little room to which he had been removed. He raised himself slightly on his elbow and ex amined his visitors with an air of curiosity, which was half derisive. The magistrate opened the conversation by asking Vail lant if he felt strong enough to bear a long cross-examination. He replied m an unmoved tone :— ' Oh, certainly,' and then turning, with a siranjje smile, to bhe officers of the I law, prepared to answer questions. *f Up to the present," said the magis trate, " your conduct has been very peculiar, and seems to confirm our sus picions. The information which we have obtained about you represents you to be a man most devoted to the cause of "It is' quite true," answered Vaillant, quickiy ; "I am an Anarchist and am proud of it." *' Why did yon give different names at two different places ? ? Your object was to conceal your identity." "Not at all," was the reply. "I call myself Vaillant at Choisy-le-Roi and Marchal in Paris. There are heaps of people who take false names. What does that prove V "It proves," said the judge, that you are suspected " Here Vaillant broke m with a boisterous " Ah ! I am suspected then," he cried, "of having thrown the bomb in the Chamber and chat is why you come to examine me. You are taking a circuitous way of worming things out of me. You are giving yourselves a great deal too much trouble. Then with a defiant shake of the head, Vaillant, added "Yes, I am the man who d } the act, I should have liked to makt a fricassee of these sacrea deputies." . „„ " What have the deputies done to you i asked the magistrate. "Tome personally nothing, but they are the kind of people whom it is just as well to get rid of.' *l And you committed this act witnout a thought that you havo a wife and child f " Ob, as to that, my wife and daughter will be no worse off without me than they have Jwen with me.'S

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

TEE PRESS ASSOCIATION.

(Received February 7, 10.40 a.m.)

WHOLESALE POISONING

St Petersburg, February 6. A Jewish family comprising twelve members were wilfully poisoned at Minsk. Several persons have been I arrested on suspicion.

SPAIN AND MOROCCO.

Madrid, February 6. The Sultan of Morocco received Marshal Compos, the Spanish com mander at Fez, and made a public speech, admitting the moderation shown by the Spaniards in dealing with the Kiffs at Melitto.

CHARTERED BANK.

London, February 6. A meeting of shareholders in the English, Scottish, and Australian Chartered Bank has fixed February 14 as the date for obtaining an approval bill authorising the Bank to pay credi tors interest accrued during the term of suspension.

AUSTRALIAN.

SUB-LETTING ABOLISHED,

(Received February 7, 11.30 a.m.)

Sydney, February 7. The Sydney City Council has decided to prohibit the system of sub-letting municipal contracts.

TRANSPORT OF PRODUCTS.

Melbourne, February 7. The Victorian Premier has addressed a letter to the other Premiers, sug gesting that as the prosperity of Aus tralia is largely dependent on the cheap exportation of her products, the representatives to the Postal Con ference in New Zealand should be in structed to give the question of mail contract, and transport of products at low rates in connection with it t their first attention and greatest prominence.

CO-OPERATIVE PRINCIPLE.

The co-operative principle, which was tried at Kardella village settle men^ has been a failure, and a depu tation of settlera who waited on the Minister of Lands stated that some desired to work their holdings inde pendently, while others are willing to continue the co-operative principle. The Minister recommended them to come to some agreement amongst themselves, and then he would see what could be done to subdivide the land.

THE KANABOCKA.

Brisbane, February 7. The search for the missing boat fre m the foundered steamer, the Kanabooka, has been abandoned.

Women Cyclists.

Apropos of the spread, of the cycling craze among the fashionables of Paris, an exchange furnishes tha following details : The proud Parisienne. wearing the moat picturesque and becoming costume, and followed by har groom in faultless livery, also riding a 'cycle, may be seen by the dozen every morning in the Bois. The Parisian woman-riders are in proportion I to the men as one to four. Sometimes they ride in pairs, with buc one groom following, and always in a short skirt, reaching only to to the knees, knee trousers, and buttoned cloth-leggings to the knee- The skirt let sometimes divided at the bottom and gathered to two bands below the knee, like the gymnasium dresseß worn by athletic women here. But prattler than theso are the accordion plaited skirts of black over black tights, with jaunty Bolera jackets of velvet, also black, and bright silk waist*. It looks a bit odd just at first to see a lady and gentleman walking along together, and suddenly have the lady slip off her long skirt, hand it to the gentleman, who wraps it up in a little bundle, straps it on to the back of his machine, and the lady in her short petticoat mounts her wheel, and rides as rapidly and easily as her escort. You rather like it when you get accustomed to it. Short dresses appear in the windows of the shops, and though many of them are designed for hunting, most of them are worn, for cycling. The dress should be as light as possible, en tirely of woollen materials, and worn without corsets. Riders recommend that all the under-garments be made of the same material as the dress, for it is im possible to fall off from a bicycle grace fully, and the girl in frills and lace, when she takes a header, is apt to look like an upset laundry basket. The tricycle is preferred by the more conservative Eng lish dames and demoiselles.

There is nothing more palatable and re freshing than a good cup of tea. A great drawback has always been the dread of the harm gradually done to the digestive powers by the tannic substance contained in the leaf of even the best tea. The proprietors of a new brand of tea, called " Health Tea," I claim to have found a process by which they , rid the tea of the injurious ingredients with out in any way affecting its sustaining and invigorating qualities, or destroying the natural aroma. Indeed, these qualities are rather enhanced. The new brand will also be found more economical than ordinary tea, as the process renders the release of the better properties of the leaf more easy. " Health Tea " has rapidly become popular in the Australian colonies. Mr Henry Zander who is always on the alert fer noveltieß has secured the wholesale agency for this wholesome teai and can supply the trade and others.

The French in West Africa.



TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

[per press association.]

| Wellington, February 7. A Will Case. A peculiar will case is before the Court from Wanganui—Bakone v Morgan and Green. The will apparently was copied from the form given in almanacs, " I devise to my widow," bub left the apace blank. It was badly spelled and ill written. This was a friendly suit to determine whether the widow was •ntitled to the whole property. There are eight children and the amount involved is only £200.

The Stout Petitfon.

[per press association]

Wellington, February?.

When Mr Jellieoe's motion for parti culars in the petition against Sir Robert Stout came on. it was agreed to postpone it till after hearing the preliminary ob]ootions on tha 21st. If they succeed, the case falls to the ground, if not, the motion will be argued, and, if granted, the further hearing will be adjourned for a week.

THE ABHBtJRT Off GUABDIAfI : WEDNESDAY, FEBBtIABY T, 1894,



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Percentage on class subjects ~45

Marks (Oto 20)

Additional Subjkcts.



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I Bankruptcy Notice. [ IN BANKRUPTCY. :{ In the District Court of Ashburton i (being a local Court of Bankruptcy) holden at Ashburton. In the matter of "The Bankruptcy Act, 1892," and in the bankruptcy of John McOullough Reid, of Tin wald, settler. "VTOTICE is hereby given that John JLN McCriLOUGH Reid, of Tinwald, settler, has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt, and that the first meeting of Creditors will be held in the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on Monday, February 12, 1894, at 3 o'clock in the afternoon. Dated this 7th day of February, 1894. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy-Official Assignee, \ E. G. Crisp, Solicitor. 2*50 """ IN BANKRUPTCY^ ~~~ In the District Court of Ashburton, holden at Ashburton. In the Estate of Harry Friedlander, of Ashburton, tobacconist. A FIRST AND FINAL DIVIDEND of 5s 2d in the £ on all proved and accepted claims in the above Estate is now payable at my office, Ashburton. JOHN DAVISON, Deputy Official Assignee, Ashburton. February 7,1894. 2 49 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 the Acts amending the same, and in the bankruptcy of John Charles Bell, of Ash burton. "VTOTICE is hereby given that John JJN Charles Bell, of Ashburton, clerk, has this day been adjudicated a bankrupt, and that (.he first meeting cf Creditors will be held in the District Courthouse, Ashburton, on MONDAY, February 12, 1894, at 2,30 o'clock in the forenoon* Dated this 6th day of February, 1894. JOHN DAVISON, 2J48 Deputy-Official Assignee. >



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ii T\OLLAR Cigarettes;" cheapest in ■*-' the market. All Tobacconists keep them. 2 39 MR JOHN MARSDEN, of the Rail way Book Stall, will open a Book and Stationer's Shop two doors below Mitchell and Turner's, on SATURDAY, 10th of February. Books and Stationery ab the lowest possible prices. Books clean, complete, and in good order will be taken in exchange. Circulating library. 2 47 To those desirous of aoqnlring a piece of land near town : For Sale or To Let, lots 84, 85, 86, originally part of Fairfield Estate, below the County Sabyards and near Fairfield road. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. — Dwelling-house of five rooms, centrally situated, corner of Casa and Moore streets. Fossession can be given next week. g T. BULLOCK NO more indigestion, no more nervous ness from indulging in too much Tea drinking for those who drink Health Tea. Henky Zander, Wholesale Agent. 2 42 D~RINK HEALTH TEA. It is the Best, the Purest, the most Invigo rating Tea.— Henry Zander, Wholesale Agent. 2 35 TO LET, Cottage on Town Belt, North, near the High School



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feSjS OOT HifSl GJ ig^ POWDERS I | RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, i PREVENT FETS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. Preserve a healthy state of the eonsti> i t*»*'on during 1 the period of Tee*Mn«. j JfcThe word* "JOHN STE£»MA» Chemist, Walworth, Surray," tat mgrmd on tbt Qmrnmtnt Stamp qfittiutaen racM- Sold By KBMPTHORNB. PROSSER & 00. Tw O family can be happy without Health i-t Tea when once tried. 236 A BOON 50 HOUSEHOLDERS ALLANDALfI COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL.



WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Agent for the county, who will supply Customers in large or small 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^ls both Cheap and Excellent. JAMES ELLIOTT] COAL MERCHANT, . ASHBURTON. 11 145 BMOKE8 MOKE Star and Stripes; 12 in a Packet. —H. Zander, Wholesale Agent 237 JM#ar Buchanan, SENIOR SCHOLAR, UNIVERSITY OF NEW ZEALAND, IS willing to coach for Matriculation or Univeißity Degree Examinations. Ashburton, January 22,1894 1 128 aTplmntment^of a sub-agent at ashburton of the public trustee. IT is hereby notified for general infor tion that Soren Christopher William Moller, Sergeant of Police, has been appointed to be Sub Agent to the Public Trustee at Ashburton, from the Ist day of January, 1894. J,K. WARBURTON. Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, • Wellington, January 18, 1894. 1 169 TVi 0 different qualities ot Health Tea, -*-^ there is only one quality, and that is "The Best. '—Henry Zander, Whok sale Agent. 2 45



A CARD. MR H. G. ORBELL, SOLICITOR^ ASHBURTON Office : Montgomery's Buildings, Comer East and Burnett Streets. HEALTH TEA is recommended by the medical faculty for people with weak digestion, and as promoting appe tite.—Henry Zander, "Wholesale Agent. _^ 2 34 ~the reason~why~" gralghead and berryman ARE the JJea-ling Tailors and Outfitters in Ashburton— BECAUSE They keep the Largest Stock of Fashionable Tailor ing Goods. BECAUSE They employ the Largest Number of First Class Tailors. BECAUSE They do the Largest Tailor ing Business. BECAUSE They give the Besc Value, Fit, and Workmanship. BECAUSE Their Motto is- SU* Satisfaction. CRMGHEAD &TBERRYMAN, THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, HBU R T N



i. WALL PAPERS. J 5,000 Pieces. JUST LANDED, ex AORANGI, CHEAP PAPERHANGINGS of the Latest tl Patterns and Designs. A SPLENDID SELECTION. CALL AND SEE PATTERNS. PAINTERS and PAPERHANGINGS sent to any part of the town or cotmfcr shortest notice. JOHN TVILSON, PAINTER AND PAPEBHANGEB, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON. GREAT CASH SALE. IN ASSIGNED ESTATE*oi"ROBERT ALCORN. r\VER £3800 worth of Clothing, Drapery, Boots, Glass and Earthenware. Iron mongery 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 shirts. Linoleums, flannelettes, shirtings, and calicoes, all Imported direct from the manufacturers; al to be sold at prices which must command a sale. A nice assortment of Ironmongery and Holloware, Glassware, and Crockery. Great reductions in BOOTS for CASH, and a Large stock to select from. Man's Shooters Colonial made Bs. A large stock of Men's, Boys' and Children's Straw Hats, 3s 6d to ss, Hats for 1 6d, 2s to 3s, Hats for Is and Is 6d, Hats for 6d each. The WHOLE STOCK will be sold at very Low prices for CASH. .ROBERT ALCOKN, 12 75 SAUNDERS BUILDINGS. TJEFORE YOU BUY FURNITURE DO NOT FAIL TO VISIT W. PIOKPORD & Oo's „ FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, , TANCRED STREET (opposite Mitchell and Turner's.) TRY US for Dining-room, Drawing-room, Bedroom and Kitchen Furniture TRY US for English and Colonial Perambulators TRY US for Flax, Flock, Kapok, and Hair Mattresses all sizes TRY US for Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Cots, Stretchers, etc TRY US for Duchesse Toilet Tables, Waahstands, Chests of Drawers, "Wardrobe! TRY US for Looking Glasses, Toilet Ware, Pillows and Bolsters TR* US for full size Upholstered Spring Mactresses, price 23*, worth 35s TRY US for Picture Framing—pictures framed neatly, cheaply, quickly Good assortment of Mouldings to select from Venetian Blinds made to order, repaired and re-painted Furniture re-covered, repaired, re-polished, on short notice Just arrived 5 Bales Kapok of the best quality Country Orders carefully packed, free of charge, and half freight paid on the Mount Somers and Springbur line W. PICKFOHD & CO., OABINKT-MAKBBS, UPBOLSTERERS Em] (near Union Bank )



Wheat! Wheat! "WE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PEIME MILLING WHEAT, , ab Highest Market Rates. We are also prepared to store Grain on Farmers' account in our New Grain Stores, Wist Street, Ashburfcon, on Very Favourable Terms. Full sized Cornsaoka and Twine Supplied at LOWEST Current Rates. KOLLITTF& Co., CANTEEBUBY FLOUR MILLS. Ofmot: and Stores : WEST STREET ASHBURTON. SURPLUS BALET ~ — op — DRAPERY, CLOTHING. , & BOOTS, A NID^R K;W OE.R will hoia> Great", Clearing Sale>f Surplus Stock, — COMMENCING - * '■; Saturday, January 13, FOR ONE MCO NTH. — GENUINE BARGAINS. — A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, CHRISTCHURCH. THE Recent arrivals of several Extensive shipments have made his stock in all Departments most complete, OAEPETS, FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM, FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY 6ROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY a. jTwhite INVITES ALL TO CALL AND INSPECT HIS STOCKf : COTTAGES™FIJHNISHED? Including r CUTLERy, BLANKETS, SHEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS, Erf. TWO ROOMS COMPLETE ... ... ... ... €9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS £17 to £26 FIVE ROOMS, from £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS ... £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WABBHOUSS AND STEAM FACTORY  j" TUAM & St. ASAPHSTREETS, GHRISTCHUftCK " ;