MAIL NOTICES.

Mails close for the following places as under, M^>j»ct to the r ecossary alterations WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 28. For United Kingdom. Continents of l'W.oie and Ameiica, West Indies, etc., (\Ma San Francisco,) Sindwich Islands and Sairoi, and also for Northern Ports of JSqw Zea'and : For letters, books, newspapersl, <> n,m. . Money orders on Monday 24th December ab tS p.m. Late fee letters may be posted in mail van of Exp ess train until time of departure on December 2(j. Due London January 30. The next ir.ail for Chatham Islands will close on December 31. Notice.—On and after January ./. .1.80,1, ihe postage on iu\v pipers for the United Kingdom and foreign ciuairies will be, for the first four ounces in weight one penny, and for each succ;e^ing t w > ounces one halfpenny, Iho po t*ge on newspapers for Australian Colonies and (South Sea Islands remains as a 1; present—one penny for each newspappr.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1894

MacVonalim (and the name is legion) in the colony of New Zealand will read with some interest what the Due the 01-an de Tarente has to tell the MACDONALD Paris Figaro on the subject of tht> clan MacDon'ild. The Due is a grandson of the famous Marshal MagDonajlcl, the hero of Wagram, and is a member of thp plan. He tells Figaro that the clan tnlds meefiogs biennially in Edinburgh or Glasgow, at which every MacDorjftld makes it a point of honor to be present, attired in fall Highland costume. A chief is elected for the year, wfro .entertains the Assembly with a repital of the stirring d t (jeds performed in the past by members of the clan. What renders the meetings particularly interest ing is the i:lea—essentially noble—which underlies them. The wh and well-to-do members contribute according to their meaiw, for tha support of their less fortunate brethren.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

yiia Premier was well enough to attend a Cabinet meeting on Wednesday. A gum digger, named Ihojgas Robin son, clrnppea dead whi'sb at work °.n % c Omapcre gutn/j. jlds. Daring the voyage of ,tho Doric a third. dWti pPS^rger ranjed & lj,l,'jK'ei;zie j bxikCC! fas Sydney,'died of consumption, William JoneS, 'it^d . twek^ w^oso parents res-ilo at tho Upper Hufct t ffag drowned in tho river at Lower ,'Jutfc yesterday while bathing. The Lodyof i*nyfi Thurriton, drowned in tlio Wai.ara liver Jisfc was recovered en Sunday morpinst »* ten (•'clock. At the iixjius". a Vv.-rJ.ot; of • "Pfowncd' whilst bathing" w.->s re-, tyi'nod, Tic iratnw^yap^' Ureat Britain and Ire land received in fares {innyiliy at il;o pre sent time about £2 GOO/WO aiid th :^ ■ omnibuses about £g 000,000 Tnere are about 45,000 cab 3in ihe United kingdom, which altogether earn in far&s about £8,200,000 per annum A f. 07. hi so.»p bubble broken in two and floating like an iridescent transparent egg sholl n the surf*ie of a vessel of liquid air w.a's on# «yt t^e most marvellous sights sho.jyn by jPirofe§ior recently in a I liSti}?Psb the Royal Jnst^tut^on, L ( op.don, on i *** <^^'s r*s f-Qtonjere cold," k special ,r ASBe^^. f fr°!» f ». thw Christmas arrived by «1 <U wn£ el£° n ve express last ni^Hb bringing Mr ftiais^. 11" appointment as special librarian to Santa Clam. The appointmenfe jasfcs $\\ the Chtis mas and New Year season as tjhe shop aiitl bookstall will show. At Waverli y, the other night, a boy named Co>le fell from tfeo wharf into the wa'er. Noticing the mishap, George Bated, i % High School lad, threw ott" his coat and ; jumped in to the rescue, Coyle was ip r<*r gone by this time that hia rescuer had to dive for him. He afc length succeeded in getting hold of Coyle. and brought Mm, ashvre, where ho speedily recovered^ j

During a poafc mortem examination made of tho body of an Afghan lunatic named Glomlay Alimed, who died at the Asylum at Wendouree, tho operating -urgeon found in the s'omach of deceased a silver plated dinner foik, a number of pieces of wood tied together with string,' and several pioces o\ woollen material. Not long ago (T.omley wzu arroated at f'alUra for rutniiag amok and wounding ■a c unstable. A honey bee. instead o c a carrier pigeon for carrying a letter, ts a new idea. An KngHsh beekeeper lvs been truning bees for this purpose. Tho insect ia t»ken away from the hive, a letter printed by \ nvcrophotography is gumnud to hi^little back, and heis ' hrown into the air Home I ne go-js, like a nirrier pigeon ; ai d the chief advantage he enj >ys over the bird is that ha cannot be seen in dmo of war, or, if seen, could not very well be shot. The sealing cutter, Pride of the Ocaan, has turned up a*- iKvercargill. The cr*ft had gone up the river at Cascade Point, and whiJe there a heavy gale silted up the j bar, and she could not get oat for seven wesks, whan a flood cleared away the sand. She is only nine tons burthen, but i hey managed to secure two hundred fur skins. The party was short of food for weeks, subsisting on birds and fish, and were in a weak state when Preservation Inlet was reached. The Ilawke's Bay Herald reports that a Wairarapa man named Savage has an i nounoed his intention of proceeding against the Labour Department for damages. On receiving a message from a constable at Eketahuna he tramped to that place, thirty miles. He was then told to go to Pahiatua, seventeen miles. On arriving there the 1 co-op. ' gang ' sefc up a howl' and abso lutely refused to receive Savage, and he returned again to Masterfcon, foofsora, weary, 'burning wih indignation,' and minus his last few shillings, after having j been eight; days on the road. A young man, desirious of getting rid of his dog. took it along with him to the Seine. He hired a boat, and, rowing into the stream, threw the animal in. The poor creature attempted to climb up the side of the boat, but the master whose intention it was to drown him, constantly pushed him back with the oar. In doing i so be tell into the water himself, and would certain'y have been drowned had not the dog, as soon as he saw hia master struggling in the stream, suffered the boat to float away, and held him above water till assistance arrived, and his life was aaved. Afc Mosgiel on Monday a young man named Ari-ttdes Verral Brown, a clerk in the National Bank, committed suicide by shooting hiu s^lf in the head with a revolver, He bad just got out of bed partly clothed himself, bandaged his eyes with a handerchief, and discharged the revolver close to the right ear. The bullet passed right through his head, and death must have been nearly instantaneous. He was about twenty-four years of age, and a son of the Rev William Panton Brown, now of Danedin, and formerly of Watkaia. Nothing is known as to the reason for the rash act. His bo ka are all ri'jht; in fact, he had only been relieving in the bank for a week. It is wondered at that tho many Mel bourne moneylenders who had t^ com promise during the last three yerrs are now tunning over one another for " busi ness !" Specimen loau : A borrowed £30 nine months ago on fur security, and gave a bill at three months for £47 Mb, Paid off £17 10 s renewed for a further three months by giving*a bill far balance owing (£3O) for £50, When that fell da> paid off £10 and renewed the £40 by giv ing a bill for £50 Paid off £25 for the previous three months, and h*d to give a bill for £70 Result : £S0 for twelve months cost oud of pocket; in g;x>d red gold, £52 10s and tin lender holds a bill with security attached for £70 If the letter is mot, there h £122 103 for a twelve months' loin of £30. If it isn't met therels on'y 73 per cent clear per annum. Lovers of "a bit of blood " will have an opportunity of obtaining a sprig of equine aristocracy at a sale to co;ne off on Friday, December 21. Mr J. Dooley, wall-known a^< a breeder of thoroughbred stock, is about to lea^e his frum near Wai mate, and will therefore part with tho main body tf his stud. He has entrusted the sale to thoL an and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, and our old friend, Mr John it. Bland, who wields the himmer for that Company in mid-Canterbury, and who knows jusfc what is likely to, suit Aehbutl- ton sports, submits hia catalogue to bis old friends of ttye Hub, and of the district of which jt is the centre. Mr Dooley has always kept a good thing or two beside him, and the breeding speaks for itself of what Mr Bland is about to offer. A glance at the catalogue in another column will repay itself.

MOUKDEN.

JVJoukden, jbhe leading city of Man churia, which repent cable news de clares to be almost deserted, is the ancient capital of the Manchurian dynasty, tind is located iv the northern part of the Shing King province. The population of the city at the beginning of the war was estimated at 300,000. A.t present it is strongly fortified and 1 guarded, it is the home of tli9 present Chinese dynasty, where the tombs of I the ancestors ojc the present Emperor aye kept sacred.' Although the ances tors transferred the seat'of the Man-! chiman dynasty to }?ekin ? after con quering the Ming dynasty find the * whole g! Southern China, about twenty years ago, it was their intention to ! make Moukden their chief refuge in | case of emergency. This plan was | faithfully followed bysucceeding rulers, who ne^er for 3, moment neglected to attend to the strong defences of the city, without which the Emperor might some day jind himself'homeless'. Singe the outbreak of the present war with |apasi iiew earthworks' have been added, subterranean mines have been laid outside the city, and large numbers at £ro#ps have b;e t en poured inib it, until to-day the place is one.of enoriiious strength. lt> i§ an open $eere| th#i the; wealth sent annually by the @QUvt Qf< Pekin to Moukden and hoarded there is immense, It has been the custom of the court since the inauguration of ,the pr^ge^t dynasty to send every year to tbjs city §fiQO/fOQ taels to be stored, and eaiculaiipg ■' at this jeate, tiie * t "faaur© must have reached tlie sum of j 1,200,000,600 !? Aia h f thig time, for 1 U)e reign of the present dynasty Over J a vast t,errjfcory of four hundred pro vinces dates back to t.yo hundred years ago. It seems incredible to the Western world that such a vast amount should have been buried and stored in the eatrth without ever being utilised, but it is in perfect hairmon^ with the Chinese methods of taking precaution^ for future emergencies

Undesirable Immigrants.

Writes " Oriel" in the Melbourne j Argus : —Now the thine; li'is gone so far, tho public will feel thercs Ives maanljr defrauded if the New Zi viand Undesir able laim'g'Mnts Bill- is shelved. The measure promised vastly well, and if passed into law would be a standing source of healthful merriment. You laugh and grow fat according to the best nudical dictum, and the New Zealand mountain air. lake scenery, waterfalls, hot sp ioge, and sulphur baths might do invalid-.} (if tiny could onca get into the cilony) far less good tinu the mirth pr©v)k r.ng spectacle of the exclusion act in full fjree. It his been pointed out that the n<xb Governor appri-ited could not land at any port, because if he did not come under the definition, of a "contract labourer," he would cl«arly bo a person "likely to become a charge upoi the public funds," and the nearly-appointed Bishop of Wellington, who is expected shortly, would have to sit upon his port manteau until a special Order-in-Council could be gaaetted permitting his impoNa tion. The songs that have been written dubbing New Zealand the "isles of the free" will strike a different note in future. Something more like this :— There's a beautiful isle that is set in the sea, Where the kcas and the kiwis abound, Where the climate is brisk and the frost fishes frisk In the geysers that boil underground. But you mustn't approach it, you know, As you value your freedom, don't go. For lawgivers are linked to make tourists extinct, Like tho moa hnd gentle dodo. When a nobleman's summoned in haste by his Queen, Kisses hands at the court with a smile, And is feted with fizz ere he sails on his biz 3 As Viceroy of that beautiful isle ; He will really begin to despond, When hia ribbonsanrl uniform donned, He is told at the -vharf that he cannot get off, Bat must govern the country in bond. They will all be barred out who would enter the gates, The young thing going home to her ma, Or the lovers who come with intention to strum 'Neath her pane on the giddy guitar. As for "Johnnig'' with bag neatly packed, And his eye-glass and toothpick intact, With one glance at his crutch they will mutter "not. much, " You're a cripple in terms of the Act."

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

POLITIICAL.

Melbourne, December 18 Mr J, M. Pratt, the honorary member of the Cabinet, has resigned out of sympathy with Sir T. Sar good. The Hon. H. Outhbert, Solicitor General, succeeds Sir' T. Sargood as leader of the Legislative Council.

THE NEW ZEALAND MINISTER OF LABOR.

Melbourne, Dec am W 18 The Hon. W. P. Reeves addressed a meeting at the Trades Hall and de clared that the recent labor legislation in New Zealand had proved decidedly beneficial.

THE PAVING WOOD TRADE

Londont, Dumber 17 There is a good demand for Aus tralian and New Zealand paving woods. Buyers corap'aiti of the bare ness of the market and the apathy of shippers.

NAVY COAL BUNKERS

Paris, December 17 The Admiralty has resolved, with a view to attaining a high rate of speed by warships, that large coal bunkers are an essential feature, and in all new vessels this innovation will be adopted.

TAXATION IN INDIA

Cajx'uita., December 17 The Indian Government has de cided to impose 5 per cent ad valorem duty on Manchester cotton?, accom panied by the excise duty on the low grade article manufactured locaJJy.

THE FRECH NAVY

Paris, December 17 Admiral Ouveryiile, Prefect of Cherbourg*, has urged that the French navy and army should be kept h> con tinual readiness for war witl) England, Rom &, December I 1? King Humbert, in the course of a conversation with M. Zola, the French author, declared that none of the Powers in Europe desired war, and Italy least of all.

Italian Politics.

Rome, Decembar 17 The police have been shadowing Signor Gioletti, the ex-Premier, since he left Italy.

MR EDDY

Lqndow, Uacamber 17 A circular has been issued by six persons, who hold £300,000 worth of shares in the South Eastern Railway Company, strongly advocating the appointment of Mr E. M. Eddy, at present chief Commissioner of New South Wales railways, as chairman of the company, The circular eulogised his administration of the colonial rail ways, and declared that the Directors' would not welcome the appointment I unless the shareholders insist' on it. j

Minister of Labor.

M-GLBOUKNE, December 18 Tne Hon W. P. Reeves writes to the Herald, disclaiming the statement published by the morning papers that he devoted the major portion of £us address in tf?e Trades Hall to answering' attacks'made by the Arfliig on Hew Zealand. He .''emp'hatfQalljf points out that In the Undesirable Emigrants Bill, all Victorian '' tourists were specially exempted. ;

Native Land.

WEiLts'GTOX, December 18. The New Zealand Times, commenting on the Horowhenua judgment, say 3 the Court ignore*? the sale of 1500 asres of the block effected by Wareiia Hunia to the Crown, and for which the latter mvle an advanea payment of £'2030 'Ihi Orate farm and a yi'lape settlement are situate 1 en this portion of the block, but, as the chief promoter of the case is known to be a staunch personal friend of the Government, the 'limes, say* ifc may be assured he will uso hi-j best influence 'o assist the Government in completing its title to the farm and settlement. Tho, Times hopes the Na'tve owners will not ba al'owed to sell an acre of the block, which consists of 15,000 acres of splendid land By takinsj advantage of the pro visions of the Native Land's Act of iasfc session, ihe Natives will be able to dis pose of leases through the Waste Lands Board to the highest bidder, and can make sure of getting the beat possible rent.

SOCIETIES' SPORTS.

The weather waa beautiful for the | Friendly Societies' Sports meeting, which began at noon in the Domain. Previous to the sports meeting the two friendly societies promoting the gathering marched in procession through the cliittf streets of the town, and male a most interesting and picturesque, dis play. The Brass Bind of course headed the procession immediately followed by THE FORKBTSK3. This body mustered in fair strength, and had left nothing undone to make iheir pageant imposing. Robin H)od<* and Little Johns, bowmen and spearman were here and there, mounted and on foot, while the ordinary numbers and officers of the local lodge, and visitors of higher degree, all wore the regalia of thsir craft. The chief feature of the pigeanfc, however, was a forest tableau on four wheele, in which an abundance of close foliagad evergreen boughs gave something more than a suggestion o£ a dense fores o. It gave a suggestion also of a clearing in the woods in which neatled the cob of a family of shepherds and shepherdesses The cot was left to the imagination bub the shepherds and shepherdesses were 3, and eke the flock:—or at least as many of the flock as two pretty Hfctle pet lambs could induce the imagination to conj are up. The car was really a pretty picture, and the diplomas of the order which hung from the lop bars of the framework supporting the forest.- though they gave an advertising air to the thing, were pretty in themselves. In the pageant were the usuil bann^iM and other insigni*, and the whole had a generally pleasing effect. The pageant taken all round was very nice indeed, and the mounted out laws greatly enhanced the generally pleasing effect of it. THE DRUIDS. The order of procession of this body which numbered strongly in the show was introduced by mounted Druids in the robes of their order. Then came a gaiiy decked waggon containing a living representation of Britannia, with trident, helmet, shield, and anchor. The Druids kaep no tscme lions for the spccialpurpose of completing this part if their pageant, and though the hall dog would be big enough, he has not been trained to wear a wig in a procession, and so the British lion couchanb was kf; to tlya imagination. Britannia w.-*s supported by Justice, Truth, Art, and Musi.::, On one side of the car was the motto " United we stand/ on the other " Dividtd we fall," warriors ia battle giving; illustration o the mottoes The car was dr<twn by a pair of horses. More members robed in the vestments of thea 1 order and "like Druids of old, with bearcla that rest on their bosom?," followed, and then came the <( car of Caradacus." In this the noble defender of his country was seen as he was led in chains before the Roman Emperor, with a guard of four Roman soldiers. Tais car too waa double horsed and the sides of it bore the mottoes "In God we trust," f' United to assist," "Assist the afflicted." Lodge i fliiera in regalia followed, then mounted Druids again, and these passed, the Bruidical car of the procession cams on. Ifc showed the altar in the ancient sacred grove with (ho bards twanging their harps around It. Bonovolenge was represented with her orphan carts. A bundle of ivy-bound sticks Jay at the feet of old Tag*j üblin the ancient Druidical priest, emblematic of unity and friend ship. The mottoes referred to the age of the first H.Z. lodge, the district Grand Lodge, and there was also shown a copy on canvas of the diploma. Two horses also drew this cur, and the higher onjeers of the order brought up the rear. Heralds, with banners of the order, pre ceded the Britannia car, and there were standard bearers in other parts of the procession. The pageant this year was really an excellent one, and much pains must have been taken and labor expended on its preparation. The effect was really striking, especially in the case of the car of Caraatacus, the hero and his guards, being remarkably well represented, and in facD the whole turn-out was very highly spoken of. Ik Is understood that the whole was arranged and designed by Mr Bailey, a member of the Grand Lodge, who came up specially from Ohristchurch to discharge this labor of love, and he dis charged it wel|. Altogether, the Druids made a good display. ipiEiaaK piGADB. The Prfle of Asljbijrton steam fire engine, fully manned, horsed, and decorated, followed the Druids, and Dr Tweed driving hi? buggy which contained his family paity brought) up the rear, as representing the medical staff of the lodges Mr B, J£. Talker in the uniform of red dragoon acted as chief marshall.

School Committee.

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The usual monthly meeting of the South Rak-u* School Committee was held. Present — Messrs Hirdy (chairman). Oxley, Liddy, Saunders, Holland, and Shannon. The sul.-sommitcee reported lotling the broom grubbing and gorse cutting for £5, irees to be given for harrowing same. The poor o'd pump was again laid up. and Mr launders was requested to see tc it. The master's rpporfc was received. It showed an average attendance of 179 It was decided to make out a list of stragglers, and take steps to enforce regular attend ance. Resolved, tint the summer holidays be fcom December 21 tt "January 18. INSPECTOR'S ttEPORT. The Inspectors report waa read and considered, and the Chairman was in structed to request the headmaster to ex plain several matters. The report was as follows, the school having been examined on October 15 and 16 :—

Grammar ... ... ... ... 35 History . ... ... 65 Geography (Standard 11. only) ... 50 Elementary Science, Object Les sons, etc. ... ... ... ... 50 Mental Arithmetic . ... ... 35 -Additional Subjects. Repetition and Recitation—Good Drill and Exercises—Very good Singing—Satisfactorily taught by mistress Needlework— Very good Comprehension o? the language of reading lessons—Very fair. Staff and distribution—Standards Vand VI with Standard II in pare—Mr ■lames Thompson, master. Standard IV with Standard II in part—Miss Margarec CampbelJ, A.F. Standard ll[, John McNair, M.P. 4, in separate class room, Standard 11., master, assistant mistress and P.T, Emma Thompson, h'.P. 2. Standard and P., Miss Annie Ainsley, with assistance of F.P. 2, ex cept when latter is engaged with Standard GENERAL REMiBKS. With a good deal that is rather crude or incomplete, and a good deal in which the limits of ability are very soon reached In tests of moderate difficulty, the work of the school as a whole may ba regarded as very fair. In Standard VI, arithmetic is the only one of the pass subjects that does not possess considerable merit— reading, spelling, writing, drawing, composition and geography all hav ing much to commend them to favor able notice. Among cla-.s subj:cta history is satisfactory and grammar in different. Standard V presents its best aspect in writing, drawing and geography, which are distinctly good. In arithmetic the questions set for working proved too strict a test of intelligence for newty.all the pupils, and the subject mu.t ba con sidered a weak ono, probably needing a different style of fcre.vment to secure success in work that is not milnly me chanical. In Standard IV a similar diffi culty i 3 found, but with a fairer proportion of success. In dictation, writing, and drawing, the class is good. The goography is very tair, and the answering in history creditable. In reading more attention is exoected to be given to the feature of comprehension, and better finish in com position is very desirable. Standard 111, as a class, does much credit to the pupil teacher who has had charge of it, though some of the hoya make rather a poor ap pearance. The work is generally of a very substaotial value, and the quality of thab done by the girls leaves little to be desired. Standard I[ is a class of very poor qualities on (he whole, having quite satisfactory attainments, in reading, spel ling and arithmetic, bufc showing much weakness in writing and drawing, as the master has very candidly indicated in his marking of the scholars. The infant de? partment, including Standard I, is evU aently very satisfactorily conducted by the mistres3 ; but, for the greater pa.rb of the year, she has had more to do than could bo thoroughly done, especially witty the interruption of a period of sickness. 06 the diyislons included, Standard I Is a class of saiefaciory promise, but would quire a few weeks more practice to make the reading and drawing quite ready for presentation in examination. Its with* noetic is particularly commendable Iv the preparatory classes, counting is a » weak point, and will require much atten* tion in the future. Standard I. —In other subjects the evidences of progress are substantially satisfactory, and the training in good habits leaves nothing to be desired. W. J. A>:juerso>:, Inspector,

SPORTING.

The Welllmiton Cup.

Wellington, Daceinber 18 The silver cup to be presented to the owner of the winner of the Wellington Oup arrived from London by fcha Doric. tt is a beautiful piece of silversmith's work, and the finest cup seen here. Ifc stands 2ft 6in above an^bony stand, and 150oz of silver have been used in its manufacture. It cost lOOgs. The Shaw, Savill and Albion Company carried the case free.

TIN WALD RACING CLUB.

1 The following handicaps Inve been de« dared : — New Year's Giffc, 25 soys, seven far i longs.—Throne and Dunoon 8 9, Lord of Misrule 8 7, Sunrise 8 5, Errington 8.2, Kate Greeaaway 80, Manila 7.0. Fire' King 7.6, Tha Shatk 7 4. ftan^finder 7.1, BLuabott'e 6.13, Rioiwve 6 12 Nivi^ator 6.10, Wefcsail -nd Dublin 6 9, Decoy and & Gebel-el-Fsri}, (; 7. Pony Rase'-. 20 soys. four furlongs.— Maid of CraJgoair 98. Mania 8 11, I B. Golly and The Skipper' 8 4, Little Nell 8 0, Roseagnue 7 12, Dolly Vsrden and i Lady Grey 7.10, Botfly and Bashful Boy | 7.7. T fi;inwald Oup, of G) boys, U miles — LaSy' Zetland' 93. : Aqualate 84, Lor<i Zetland'§ 4, Ros'ehill 7.5. Coinage 6%. l 1 Welter Hanaiop, 6f 30 t sors, } mSfje.— Lord Zetland IQ.^, Lord of M|ar"ule 9.13~ Starling 9, IQ, Rpri'tigton and ReflectorQ.B, Manilla 9/1, Fire 4ing §t 12, The Sharif and Itfew aeadford 8 10, Rangefinder S.f, Blnebofctle and Kin? of Ulster 8 5, JJavl aatoi 82, Peooy, Gsbel-aHfrrik, And. U< Golly 8 0 Tying Handicap, of 30 soys; six futlonijs.—Throne 8.10, Sunrise 86, Starling 8 v>, Reflector 3, Kate G_ j-een away 81, New Head ford 7 5, Reihorita 6 13, and Dublin 6 10.

THE ABHBUBTON GUARDIAN: WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 19, ' 1894.



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Rheumatism.—Dr E. Gordon's remedy never -e&xvs in perminently curing rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, {rout, etc, one battle gives relief. PriQe'lOs, post) ffeejj J,'W. Oieytoa, P.O. B6t 234, h/mSSft' '



A.MTOJEH. & Sana Eacalypl Extr«c t There ar? imitations of Eucalyptic Extract in th market now, products of smple distillation forinin de resinous oils. In order that Mjase cru'le oil may not be taken, OUR Pviw Volatile! EoCAWP? Extract, whidV is recdernised by ttie* ihedica j (iiyisiou of ihe 'Pru?siau Government to be of per feclly pnre origin, as their infQrniation 1 fof Warded to us through f>h<3 Consul at Melbourne, % arch 2,1878 we state ; ~ 'i 3 proved by taste bj fc'n Xfjd.'c.xl Clinic of he Universities at Bonn an<l ftriafswal'', Prussia, and teported by Dr Sciaulz, Professor of Parmicology, at Bon, (.J»1 Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the j edioal Clinic at Greifswald, that only products that are saturated with oxygen and freed of a'-ids, resinous and other substances, adherent to primai'y distillation, will develope the sanative qualities proper to the plant according to ihese authorities, aud according to Pro ss«r • ])r Ljctsr of England, and to Drs Bauer, clntii-p, \f qqd, Haqaw], ?ic., of America, is the only :extract,'pdrrespon<iing to scietaftjflp tesi-s,. t]i« PRly B which jjasgp^se^ fhe pyoper iherapeqtjc vaj-ip^  Sandjsb & Son's ■KvoAttPTi- Extract All other crude oils wo to be classed atoougthe tiirpentines, which hnve, when used as moJieine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned ,as an internal i medictfiHent. Tijese so called: Eucalypti Extracts whicJiiH&y have received distinction, at Exhibitions as fbmii|ercs£ 1l Haytic^as ara iigecj • for njsohanical pur ■ose&'awo'ilyiteQei'nib&s-V s By their deficiency la pungent odonr (which our product, thci:bnly genuine Eucalypti 1" Extracts de velopes jj;o3t freely through its surplus of oxygen) By their ''alcoto'liv 6l»ju I'aad nj^biie appearance being reciixjefl ifl spegifle deipity th^qogh the ! presence bf'kbidg' "' ' ~ 5y l^gir 'taste, thfl result of- th contracting ten dency of j:esjffß and tmna|es. If these crude oils, sq caupd euc^yptj extracts are »PPIi?4 by mistake in oases o croup, brgnchi(.i^, diph tbsnr,, intgwaj inimmtiows, dysentery, wpnnflg, the aie ajMsUing For safel? always ask tor SANDER AND SON o »»«.—.- — . the old, weil-tes'ed and reliable preparation.—Sand brirst, Vioto.iaAustralia. Cli.VßiiE'iS WOBfcD-is'A^ißp Biu^OD LfIXTT/RE s a guaranteed cure for all Blood'and'Skiil Diseases. It is the most searching blood cleanser ever discovered, and it will free the system from all impurities from whatever cause arising. For sorofula, scurvy, eczemal anfj 'ego, sores and pimples of all kinds its effects are ma'rVellous. Thousands of testi monials Sold everywhere at Sss 9d per bottles Beware of worthless imitations and Bubstitutpa (*)



FQRlydigestion, the Jbeajb remedy is un doubtedly Nqetqn's Cabjomile P-ius. Tliey caji confidently b,e pppointnended as being mild U* operai^qn "and aljsplut^ty frije injurious drugs,, at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle apeiueufc, \for nearly 130 years they have proved unequalled for lad'gestiou, Dyppepsia, sick Headache and for Liver a,ni ?toajftoh cowpl* »t3, Sold in bottles Is lid, 2s 9d\anu!l"; by Mcii: cine Veudors throughout the "werld. iraple, sMp, aud njeptaji^ remjedy HOW IS IT THAT CLABIiU BIOOD MiXXJ/BE has obtained such greit popularity is a question which has perplexed many. The answer is, that it ia unquestionably the finest Blood Purifier that science and medi cal skill have brought to light. Thousands of woiidferfui ceres {lave been effected by ifc. For Scrofula,' Scurvy, FcKenia,; Skin and Blood diseases, Bad Legs, 'Sores and Pimples of kinds it effects arc mar vellous. Sold everywhere, at 2s 9& per boitjtf. Jlew&re °£ worthless itnit^fcions m institutes; ' ' &)" " ' ' , :



One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills is warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinaiy Organs, in either sex (acquired or consti tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back. Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in i(|oyes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine' Vendors thronghout the World. Proprietors : The Lincoln axd Midland Counties Drug Cobipaiiy, Lincoln, Englan



■ CHRISTMAS'& N£W YEAR 1804-95 H. zTc F. Opened up this week for the holidays, NEW TIES, NEW SILK HANDKERCHIEFS. A'LVTE shipment of Men's Navy Blu« and White STRAW HATS, to be Cleared at 3', worth 4a 01. BOYS' STRAW HATS I*. We have the Latest shapes in Hard and Soft FELT HATS. S(|e our Windows for Grand Christmas Display, For comfoib try one ot the^ &ew Soft Felt Hats—weight l|oz CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. A few Beys' Washing Blouses to be ! Cleared at 3j 3d. Gents' Fancy Vests in Great Variety. FOR TRAVELLING— Steel Trunk* from 12s Portmanteaux and Gladstone Bags. HANDSOME PRESENT— A Bismarck Sewing Machine with Cover for dSS IOS. NEW ZEALAND GLOTHINQ FACTORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager FIRE ALARMS . Allenton , one toll Borough, north of railway ... two tolls Borough, south of railway ... three tolls Hampstead four tolls



WANTED Known—That owkg to the success of the Pale now being held up ab Saundeis' Buildings, opposite Rail way Station, in will be continued for another twenty-eight days. I am not advertising a few cheap lines, but the whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains—A Lawk ie. ]6"6



Wanted j OOK—Christmas Magazines, Holly 1 j Leaves, New Zaalacd Graphic, Illustrated London News, Black and White, Father Christmas, Ladies Journal, Illustrated Magazine, Illustrated Paper, Ske'cb, Yulc-Tida. Otago Witness, Weekly Press, Canterbury Times. Christmas, New "Year, Birthday, and Text Cards, at a'l pticea. Plain, Fancy, and Mourning Stationery. Picture Books, Scraps, etc. Circulating Library, Term* Easy.—John Maususn, Shop and Book stall,



Warned. BYDE"S Monger Fancy F*ir open evwry .mght this week. Mori now Toys, Fancy Goods, Christmas Cards, efc. 12 127 WANTED — Everyone fo see our splendid display of Christmas Fruit, e'c. Don't miss s> oing the Fine, t Show in Af-hburton. Note addrebs — FiiETOHBit Bkos , vv holes .Ie and Rera'l | Grocer?, Cash -Supply Stores, Ashburton. lOoT, Saturday, Half bred German j Collie (Slu) collar on. Answers to name of Hose. William Ho run,, near Gas Works. 12 116 OPEN uatil 830 every evening for Sala of Christmas and New Year Cards' (a Lnrge and Choice A isortment), Packetß of Cards from 3i up. New- Fancy Goo^s. including Fancy Glass and Chinaware, Toys of various kinds, Chinese Lanterns, New G*mes for indoors and outdoors, including Tennis and Cricket Material; Writing Desks and Cases, Inkstand?, Photo and Scrap Albums, Ladies' Hand Bags, Picture Frames, Pictures, Tex s, Accordeons, Concertinas, Violins, Zither Harps, Banjos and a great variety of other goods all at Reduced Prices for Cash at L. j\ Andkewes akd Co.'a. ( CHRISTMAS Presents, Choice Orna~. \J ments, Zithers and Jew's Harp?, ; Balis and Dolls for everybody from Id each; Jointed Dolls for 6-3, Sleeping Beauties Is, Chinese Conquerors 6d, Russian Embassies Is, Walking Men, Talking Dolls, Scotch Greys, and Ennis killen Dragoons all wonderfully cheap at Mbs Alcorn's Ladies.' Underclothing and Fancy Bazaar, Havelock street. T>EAUTTFULard useful Presents to J__) all purchasers of 2* 6d and upwards. —IT. C Segehs, Meltcrd Home. WANTED, Everybody^© use Titan Soap, greatest marvol of the age. EL Zander, Sole Agent. fVTANTED Known -Holders of VV Present tickets can now get them changed.—H. C. Segers, Melford House. CHEAP Christua* Present, Cheap New Year Gif.s, Cheap Toys, Cheap Dolls, Cheap Fancy Goods. Mjhs Adams, Saundera' Buildings. ICE CREAM, Ice Cream, Ice Cream, now ready at H. A, Flower's, East street, Aahburton. Ice supplied at shortest notice. 10 114 DLANKETS bought at Edwards "-* Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7s 9d. Ex«ra Urge and heavy 15s 6i and 163 6d.--Robert Alcorp, Baker's Building WANTED "Known —~~M^Tlioopek " * (monthly nuree) is open to accepr engagements. Apply, by latter, to Mns Hooper, Alford Forest Rojtd, Aahburton, 11*131 WANTED Known.—Miss Mukphv D.cssmaker, h s removed to Burnett Street, next to Orange Hall. Wedding and Mourning orders especially attended to. REGENT Arrivals —Ladiea' and Gentle men's Summer Boots and Shoes, Cricketing and Tennis Shirts. Unlimited selection of Summer Ties and Huts.— Mitchell and Turneil WANTED Known— Spectacles, Yye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in the optical Hi?e at S. Silek's, Optician DRESKNTS! wT"are~ now "dvTng V Presents to a ll purchiFci" of 2>6J and upwirda.—ll. 0 Sjsgeus, Meiford House. WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' KegatU Shirts, all smgs. with or without collars, 2-j 6d.—W. H. Collieb. ~VJU ANTED Known—The Corrcr h W eh- wing a magnificent Now Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, IJ, Collier. I JOY'S and Girl* Own Annual, *■* Workman and Workwoman, Infant's M*£r«zine, The Pr"z-\ Child's Comnsnion, Children'-* Friend, Littl \ Po\ Family Friend, B*nd of Hnj^o, Young E 'j-land, and other New Botks at Lowest Prid?.— L. F. Anciskwes xsn Co. 11 98 '110 "IaOIKS.—SprW OfMnFnl—We •"• have jusl; rrc ived Three O-ifos of Cuvta'ns and LiV)er«y Muslins, together with new Patterns in Caipe'p, 0 icloths. and Linoleums. China Matting from Bhi per yard. —Mitchell and Turker. ROBEET t 4LCORN has opened in Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a stock of Clothing, etc., bought at T Awards, B^nn&tc's and the Kaiapoi Stales, the cheapest lot of good^ $yer brought to Ashburton, Also an 4Si>or/;ment of Boots. NofiOßl Notice Sport for all Guns Jut frufc on hire cr sold on tim 3 payments. H&ving a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guna of any description, Gun j fittings in stock, Prices low,—J. W : Hakdley, Ironmonger, etc' | OFSTERS, Fried Flounders, and Whitehall every right at Jbwitt'k, Deep Sea Fishing Company, opposite Majl office. " 9 168 8~ WEEPING — Is "Books for 3d, la 6d Books for Is, 2a Books for Is Cd, 2a 6d Books for 2s, and all others at equ&lrrfca fe of reduction at L. F. Asoßßwm Jt»o Cos., Cash Safe. 618 T" A DIES I'and Gentlemen's left-of JLj Clothes and all kinds of goods bought, sold, or e&shanged, Mjekj Knight opposite TcH»i»lftr Hall, near Post Office. li 170 OWN Make fn Ladies' and Children'" Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; ateo a Rood assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flaunolefctos, Tiimmings etc. s at Mns Alcokn"s now shop, B koi's Building?. GUNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manufasturers. Doublo and Single Barrel Breech L aders. Rifles, etc In spectfon invited. No old f-tock to select from at J. VV. IZaiidley's Sporting Repository BANG ! Bang 1 Bang ! My now sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Elcy's, Kynock's and, C!uo Cartridges, RoßmJer, Shot, Caps, Wads, Cases and aiU spo^tii^ fpaterials of the first quality at ,i. W. Ussf}£sy'8 f Gun Emporium. • LqAy tp try VV aT** 14*1' Patent Ejt >anding Belt CorC Buarf»-" eed whalebone througho""'- W«W lefc ,t Mr E, Hall's, Herbalist, Abu!*' lrtot*; vill receive prompt attention. 10 bu WE Hold a Large Stock of the Latest Novelties in Materials for Mouses and Walking Tresses. Just pbne.?, (x Pakeha and lonic, Dress Goods f choice selection, SunshaJpg and Jmbrella?.—Mitch iLL and Tdksbb. ilf ANTED Known -That if you are in V V want of a first class article in sum 1 ler Boots and Shoes, you cannot do ettor than call at J. Moison's ; you will et the very best at reduced prices. As iv his own make, they are well known to tie delight of the wearers, throughout the .ustralaslan cobniea. Repairs well done ad at once Premier Boot Maker, Town f»JI Boot Stow, }Vr street, A&bburton.



Friendly Societies' 'Sports, WEDNESDAY, DEC. 19. Monitor Procession STARTING FROM TEMPLAR it ILL. .. ROLIN HOOD IN ALL HJS GLORY. THE WIDOW AND ORPHANS. ANCIENT DRUIDS DRESSED IV THE R BES WO.iN IN THE DAYS OF 1 OLD. TABLEAUX AND BANNERS. SPORTS IN THE DOMAIN stabting. at 11,30 AM* BICYCLE RACES, FOOT RACES, TENT PITCHING COMPETITION, EGG AND SPOON RACE, INTERNATIONAL TUG OF WAR, BABY RESCUING COMPETITION. STEAM MERRY-GO-ROUND, "WONDERFUL." TOYS WTLf, BE FREELY DISTRIBUTED AMONG ALL THE CHILDREN. THE EVENT OF THE YEAR, ADMISSION* Is, Children 6d. ]2 97 G. J. NEILL, Secretary. 1 8 II 4. Christinas and Mew Year's Greeting FLETCHEE BROS-, HATE JUST RECEIVED EX-GOTHIC— ]00 cases Finest New Vestisan Currants f>o boxes Finest New Sultanas 30 boxes Finest New Valencia® 50 boxes Finest New Elemes 25 boxes Aus Lralian Muscatels, to be cleared at 8d per lb ALSO THE FOLLOWING JOT TO HAND FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE— Jordan Almonds Dessicated Cocoanut Keene's Mixed Spice Preserved Fruits Preserved Ginger Pear?, Peaches, Cordials, <fee. Apricots, &c. Valencia Almonds -.',-lb battles of Persian Sherbit, 8d per bottle. A splendid line of Christmas Cake in Fancy Baskets to be sold at la Gd each, PLEASE NOT IS that all those Goods are of the very FINEST QUALITY PfiOCtfIUBLB, whbh we intend to sell at the LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICE. A look at our windows will show. PRESERVING SEASON, 1895. JUST LANDING Ex AORANGI,— 25 '.os Finest Mauritius Cane Sugar (1164 bags) 2|d per lb ; £1 5s s<i per cwt. ' . This is the FINEST C VNG SUGAR to bo go% and jxm, <(c, made witJi it will ktep almost any length of time, NOTE ADDRESS - FLEIOHER BROS., CASH SUPPLY STOBES, ASHBDBTON, AND LOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCH. Don'c miss seeing our splendid show of Christmas Fruits, &c. Holidays. Holidays. HOLIDAYS ARE NOW IN FULL SWING. fI>HE CHEAPEST HOUSE IN CANTERBURY FOR Drapery, Clothing*, and Boots. G J. JNEIL L. Flannelettes 2s lid doii n I Double Bed Sheeting dM Good Washing Print 3£i | A Man's Real Good Suu; fur a Pound A Holiday D ess for 3s"lid [ A Buy's gu.it for 3a lid Calico ?s lid dozen * BOOTS, BOOT^. Ladies' Shoes 4$ lid J Men's Bluchers 4s lid Men's Nailed Shooters 7s lid * | WE WIILBE OPEN AS USUAL ON MONDAY. DEOEMBEft 17 AND WILL RECOGNISE Wednesday, December 19, AS THE HOLIDAY G. J. NEILL, EAST STREET, jfRIEDLANDER'S BUILDING 3,