RIGH QUARTZ.

Melbourne, December 13 A phenomena! ciushing is reported from a claim at Rock wood Junction, where 501 bof quartz yielded 112oz oi gold, and 32 tons of stone from the same claim yielded 807oz of gold.

More "Lese Majeste."

(Received Decprobpr 14 1015 a.m) Beblin, December 13 Herr Lsihknecht made a violent att-ick on the Kaiser m the Reichstag. He boldly inveighed against Ins policj and condemned his hypocrisy. The speech caused another scene. The Reichstag refused the applica tion to piosecute the Socialists for refusing to cheer the Kaiser. j

The Kindergarten.

Yesterday afternoon the Orange Hal) was the scene of a series of the prettiest spectacles and most attractive representa tions of the kind that have been witnessed m Ashburton, on the occasion of th* annual entertairmemt by the pupils of the Kindergarten School. Notwithstanding the heavy down pour of rain, there was a very large attendance of the relatives and friends of the young performers, and be fore the first item on the programme was taken, the hall and passages were filled. The hall Itself wag tastefully decorated with lilies, rose 3, and evergreens, and a very charming effect W3S produced by shutting out the dull apology for daylight prevailing afc the time and lighting the gas, so that on entering one was at once struck by the fairy-like appearance of the scene produced by the suitable pro portion of the building, well arranged decorations, and varied and pretfy attire of the children, who seemed thoroughly to , enjoy their share of the performance, ■which, both physical and vocal, they executed with an astonishing degree of precision and ability. One scarcely knew whether to admire or be amused the most at the earnest manner m which these mites from three to eight years old threw their little souls into the work or play. The whole of the eight items on t he pro gramme were gone through, commencing with an overture brilliantly played by Mrs Bowman Fox on the piano, and Mr H. Mackay on his rich toned violin. These musicians, with Miss Graham also, between them played the various accom paniments. After the pupils had executed a march, recited the Lord's Prayer, and sung a hymn, Miss Corbett gave the song "An old garden " m a rich voice of un doubted quality ard flexibility, of which the young tedy had complete and effective control. The cantata "The quarrel cf (he flowers" was well rendered—Miss Evelyn Hanmer representing sweetpea, Miss Mary Tweed daisy. Miss Dorothy Hamilton rose, .Master Victor Hamilton lily, Master Alan Orr poppy, and Master George Healey violet. The dispute was who should be queen, and the settlement was referred to Father Chtiotmas (Master Noel Douglas) who adjudicated m the fol lowing words : — " Thus I decide and here decree—

A flower republic, liberty, Sisterhood, and united powers, With loving hearts and varying powers.' The solo "Won't you buy my pretty flowers " was sweetly sung by Miss Evelyn Hanmer ; then followed a nicely played phno sole " Syren Song" by Miss O'Keefe, and an action stng "Littlo rain drops" by the pupils. Master TS'oel Douglas ro cited " Be kind," Miss Caret* Rtdmayne and Master Martin Tweed " Little bird, littlo bird " with great expr saion, but; the way m which Miss Mary Tvvoeri, a dot of five years old recited Major Steward's " In Memoriam " (Miss MxQuaid, of tfio Wairarapa) was simply wonderful, tho expression and feeling with which it was rendered bringing moisture to the eyes of more than one present. Tic gavotta was gracefully and orrectly executed by the dancing class, and under the dircc lon of Miss Cussen the pole exercise* were per formed by the children with groat precision. A charming Spanish c^chonoa was gracefully danced by Miss Ella Zander, who wore an appropriate and exquisite dress of rainbow silk. The ball gamas with colored balls and signing was very pleasing arrd the " Little Gleaner.*," with wheat sheaves and Misa Kittio Friediander as " Harvest Queen," was well acted and sung, Mrs Denshire sang "My Memories" with all her accustomed charm and Mr Broad's coster song " My Old Dutch" was both humorous and pathetic. The golden boat, m which Master Martin Tweed acted as coxswain, with rowing action, and the waving of a Union Jack m time ; another action song " Good Night " which was very effective ; an evening hymn ; and God Save the Queen concluded the programme. During an interval the children were regaled with cake, etc, At the conclusion, the Rev. T. A. Hamilton addressed those present, who, he was sure, would all join him m heartily thanking the Misses Oussen and Graham for the very charming entertainment they had just enjoyed He had three children attending the school","" and could speak from his own observation of the useful description of the work done and the thorough grounding the children re ceived, while at the same time they had the advantage of a spiritual training not available m many, other schools. Even their action songs were of an educational character, and the advantages of a com bined physical and mental training m the simultaneous and healthy development of all the faculties could not be overrated. The rev. gentleman gave an outline of the life of Fiqbel, the founder of the Kindergarten system, who had ex perienced such misery m his own school days that he devoted the whole of his life to devising modes by which the burden of other little lives might be lightened and made pleasant m connection with their education. With a Merry Christmas to all present the address was concluded, and the guests departed, one and all expressing themselves as highly gratified by what they had witnessed.

tfflE ASHBURf (M "otJAfeDfAK : JbldA?, DECEMBER 14, 1864



Dresses. Dresses. Dresses 17 YDS DOUBLE-WIDTH,* LINING AND BUTTONS* COMPLETE FOR ?s »d. A YEBY CHOICE SELECTION OF SINGLE ROBES NEW WOOL DELAINES FROM 6|d. CARPETS CHINA MATIINGS, . OILCLOTH?, LINOLEUMS A frhowrOuiH Full of J¥oTeltl€S THREE OASES ENGLIS^H SHOES AND SLI.PPERS SIITCHELI7& TURNER



-nINKST VIEW pUBBANIS, yALENCIA TJAISINS Ol frULTANAS. These Fruits arc a Splendid Sample) this season's crop, WE have also to hand, per s.s. lUngitara, 5 Crates of Assorted Crockery, including some choice lines of CUPS AND SAUCERS, MOU3TACHE CUPS AND SAUCERS, TOILET SETS, SETS OF JUGS, Etc., Etc., Which we are now offering at Very Low Prices. INSPECTION INVITED. AGENTS for the Famous TIGER BLENDED TKAS, ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FOR CASfI. Orders by Poat despatched with punctuality. Goods Delivered m Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for Orders Satisfaction 13 Otxa Mono. SHEABMAN BRO3, MARKET HOUSE-



TO LET, An Acre of Land, with 6-roomed House, near the Woollen Factory* Kent hw» ft 0 R SA L ft. A very Desirable Family Residence of seven rooms, with half-aSrt ground; fruit ami vegetable garden. The owner having left the district, is anxious to sell at a twee which will be tempting to any one on th« look out for a Comfortable Home} within a few minutes walk of Railway Station and Post Office ALSO, FOR SALE, INT HAYELCCK STR' ET WEST, a Capital Hotise, containing nine room*, with bath* room and good out offices; hofc ani cold water and gas laid on. Stabling Attached. Within twojiiinutes' walk of Post Office and Railway Station F. FERRITfIIIV, LAND AKD ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTON. { North British Fire Insurance Company AGENCIES] Union Steam Shipping Company, Limited. lVrceh and goods scut to all ( parts of the coloDy SHE ARMA ]ST BROS., UROOERS AND IRONMONGERS, ?JLMSi- ?J<L^J*i suoab. We Have Jut. Lauded 1O TONS OF MAURITIUS SUGAR for the Jam Season. All who wish their jam to keep well should use MAURiT.tw Sugab



j FOE PALE-,. ---' i NX Second hand four horse power PORTABLE ENGINE, by Brown and |U May r»i Price low enough to warrant any farmer purchasing for his owu use for driving power, chaff cutting, corn-crushing, and wood sawing PORTABLE WASH BARBOWS. No home is complete without one of the indispensable requisites. They M« a necessity where cleanliness, utility, and health are valued.



W. H. COLLIEK TNVITES SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ONE OF THIS FINEST COLLECTIONS , OF i Fashionable Novelties \ TOR SPBING AND SUMMER Ever imported into the district. ] The Novelties on view, and which ladies arc invited to inspect, are Characterised by VARIETY, GENERAL EXCELLENCE and MODERATE PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Contains all the very latest productions of the Milfyiefy Art THE DRESS DEPARTMENT very complete with the Newest Woollen Fabrics, Prints, Silks, Delaine?, Pongees, Sateens, Etc, A SPLENDID SHOW Of New Choice Goods m Laces, Fabric and Kid Gloves, Ribbons and Handkerchiefs?* Blouses, Hoisei'y, Sunshades, Flowers, Etc, ALL|REQT7IBEMENTS FOR BOW, OHILBKEITS and GENTLEMEN'S WEiSiB INSPECTION. INVITED, IHE • CORIVEir



All {200d9 A Work Guaranteed. wriTcoLLiNS & co Paperlianging's. Paperhanging'S. SIX BALES Containing 1800 PIECES of THIS SEASON'S WALL PAPERS, WHICH MUST BE SOLD. HHHE Consignee nofc being able to complete his purchase, these Goods have been handed ovsr to us and WILL BE SOLD AT REDUCED RATES TO CLEAR THE LINE W- H COLLINS 6fc OO- Royal Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company \ n »nto ffm? J Springfield Pottery Company IUJiJM i» tUX 4 Oorben and Co 8 Kuamelled Mantelpieces McKenzie's Furniture Renovator L Black Ball Coal Company



TT A VIMS decided to dispose of my business, I am still offering the whole of MY VALUABLE STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, PLATE, &c, AT A DISCOUNT OF 4s IN £ OFF MARKED PRICES. A LARGE SELECTION OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES, HUNDREDS of these Watches are now m use throughout the Aahhurton district, and, after YEARS OF HARD WORK, bear unfailing testimony to the EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP and DURABILITY of R. MURRAY'S SPECIAL GOODS. These Watches CANNOT be obtained m the open market. Also a Large Stock of ROTHERHAM'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES, STRONG BILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £3 3s ALARM CLOCKS, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 63 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOUHE3 from Is 6d FAMOUS « PERFECTIONE » WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, nob wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE. Reduced from 21s to IS*, REPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED Ba MAINSPRINGS -U 6d CLOCKS CLEANED from 2.«



A P O_L_O G Y. p. Balek, WATCHMAKER AND JBWBLLBB, QIGS to apologise to the numerous Customers who were requiring the Wonderful "frlxit Watolie*. Which he was unable to supply, having sold out, and to notify he has just received nother large consignment of DIXI.T, DIXIT, DIXIT WATGHES, Open face and double case Keyless and Key-winding LEVjSHS. Look and wear like Silver. PRICES—(In boxes with extra glass) 2Os, 25*, W* 6d, *i»d »©*' Guarantee with each Watch. The Most Wonderful Value ever offered to the Ashburtnn Public. No other Watches m the Market at the prices can compare with the !»JL-\f 1' ONLY TO BE OBTAINED FROM S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, Reduction of 20 Per Cent on all Liaes. ROBERT MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKM&KEK



Sheep Branding: Oils, BLUE, RED, AND BLACK, In one and five-gallon drums. GROUND ANDTfjMP RADDLE. BOILED AND RAW LINSEED OIL. Woolsacks, WOOL PACKS. i Full size and full weight. Garden Tools m great variety, GIiOOEKIES. I am prepared to deliver tho Best Quality of Groceries and Provisions at LOWEST ADVERTISED PRICES FOR CASH, WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT AND DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office' ' Australian Mutual and Provident Society J T Ford.aad Co h ACRE, Capital Buildin^iitoTwdU situated m Cox Street, being T.Ss 796 and 797 J for sale on very easy terms of pay mes:t. T BULLOCK,



f}£-«.;_pR[CF, R quired for Small 3**J f SUCTION of Good Land at Hampsteafl, with CQ'TAGM of 3 Rooms ■a id Scullery, Very easy terms of pay ment. T. JbULL')OK. .HEHRY ZANDER. i I" HAVE JUST LANDED ex Tekoa MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF THE Finest Turnip Seeds, Consisting of Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth Fosterton Hybrid White Stone Stubble Lincoln Red Skirving Swede, etc. Rape Seed, Rape Seed Mangold Seed, Mangold Seed Carrot Seed, Carrot Seed i All of the Purest Quality, and tests can be seen at my officl?. FERTILIZERS" IN STOCK ANGLO-CONTINENTAL GUANO MANUEES. SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. All the favorite Brands, 8.8.A., 11A. and 75. TURKEY AND WASHITA OIL STONES



Note the Address— E. WILLIAM S,. PARK STREET. Close by the Convent, Ashburton. 12 53 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. -pOR SALE-31 Lota of Gum Sapling s near Winslcw, and 10 lots at Windermere. Fov particulars appty at County Council office. 3 By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer. November J2,1894. 11 71 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TVOTICE ia hereby given that from This Date, a Reward of Ten Pounds sterling, will be given to any person or persons giving such information as will lead to the conviction of any person having caused the Burning of any of the County Plantation.", By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer November 12, 1894, 11 70 ALFORD FOREST. 20 aoTks 20 For Sale, being R.S. 7C06; an early selection. Easy terms if required. T. BULLOCK.



lblioii 6i!: eß , CLEARING OUT SALE. f REG to ti-ke this opporf unity of *■ thanking my numerous customers for J their generous support for the last six years, and also tn inform them, atd all others who wish a cheap parcel of Goods, that having received notice from my lindlord that he requires the premises m a fortnight, I have resolved to turn my varied stock into cash as speedily as possible. I If all friends and sympathizers, who I would wish ro help me to do so, will call and get a -PAKCKL OF GOODS, they will get good \alue for their money. MY STOCK CONSISTS OF TEA AND GPNERAL GROCERIES, CROCKERY, CHINA, GLASS, AND BhU-SHWARE, DRAPERY, STATIONERY, and School Requisites, ALL TO BE CL BAKED OUT CHEAP.



HYDE'S FANGY FAIR, CO-OPERATIVE CORNER, Takcred Stjrbet. JUST OPENED for Christmas, more NEW GOODS, including TOYS, JAPANESE AND' FANCY GOOD 3, 0-HRISTMAS CABDS, Etc. Largest Stock m Ashburtoii. Open every Night up to Ohristmis till 8.30 1 '4-^yile*s IFancy JB^alr. 12 9% p-j A PRICE required for 3JJ.V'""" Section No 8, con taining 1 rood, |vat above the Woollen Factory, on the opposite side of the road * __" T. BULLOCK. CIGARETTES,—3d.'"si holders ov photos—Rehky Zanpsr



m XO MY CLIENTS who are either Shearing or who have WOOL LEFT UNSOLD at my to-day's Ashburton Wool Sales, I have to give notice that I will personally hold a WOOL SALE AX OHRISTOHUROH on the above datet Please, therefore, either send the Wool into my store, or hoW it until I can tell you where to consign. . I have no intention of giving up the Ashburton Wool Sales, but- I wish to compare tlie relative prices, aad as there will be no Wool Sale either m Christshurch or Ashburton for nearly two months, ex cepting the one m Christchurch to be held on the 14th December, I think it much too long to ask any of my Clients to hold their wool over for that period. Dayid Thomas, | WOOL SALESMAN, ASEBURTON. Ashburton, November 30, 189-1.



PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING. /CONSIGN any SVool intended for me J to the NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND MLR CANTILF, COMPANY'S SIDING, CHRISTCHURCH, On account D. Thomas, Not later than DECEMBER 10, Otherwise it may be too late. Sending me by Post full particulars, to care of Matson and Co., Christchurch, I have to thank Messrs Harley and Wilkin of the Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, for their c-.'urtesy m granting me the use of one of their stores, which is the best lighted and most convsniont wool store near Ohtistcliurch, D- THOMAS, WOOL SALESMAN, ASJtiIJURTON. 12 34 CHRISTCHURCH WOOL SAI/Ef. December 14th, 1894.



I WILL OFFER ON SATURDAY, December 15, m the Arcade, THE PRIVILEGES N connection with the Caledonian Society's Sports, to be held m the Domain, WEDNESDAY, December 26, vix:— No 1. LUNCHEON BOOT H No 2. CONFECTIONER'S BOOTH Sale at 1 o'clock. D. THOMAS. 12*95 Ashburton. "CHEISXCHUKOH WOOL SALES. DECEMBER 14, 1894. TO MY CLEBNTS AND OTHERS, FAVORING ME WITH WOOL FOR THE ABOVE SALE.



Mr D. Thomas BULLOCK'S BARCADE.BARCADE. SATURDAY, December 15, 189 i. DAVID THOMAS has received in structions from a Southland Client :o sell by Public Auction at the above !ate and iixLure, viz,™ 1 A FiabT CLASS JERSKY AND L\J AYRSHIRE COWS, all close to calling. Anyone wanting good mi'.kers should liter d i his sale. Sale at one o'ekek, D. THOMAS. 12+82 Auctioneer. T HAVE received instructions from a ■*• client, to Sell by Public Anctior, at I ihe Arcade on SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15. 1 Covered m Waggonette. 12 98 DAVID THOMAS.



The Goods will be on view at the Orange Hall sometime previona to the sale, due notice of which will be given, R. FBIEDLANDER, 12+61 Aiictiofle^r. _ ' h~g c l i s i xo. ME W. MoLEAN, Evangelist from Ireland, will preach tha Gospel TO-NIGHT at 7.30, m the Arcade Chambers. All are e^rp^stly invited. I_____ !li°J TO LET, at a low rental, small shop m the Arcade, next bub one to Tancred i street. T BULLOCK. HEALTH TEA is more economical than ordinary ea. It undergoes a process whereby the injurious iupre diehts are eliminated, wh^ikt \$ renders the release of-^ better properties of the caf r^ore easy. MJenby Zanoisb, Aatho« Agenti*



MONSTER SALE, A LARGE CONSIGNMENT OP JAPANESE FANCY GOODS, ART OBJECTS, SILKS, &c. *|lI"ESSRS FRIEDLA.NDER BROS. ■**■*- have received instructions from the <c NIPPON HAKULUTSUKWAN " OF JAPAN, TO SELL AT PUBLIC AUCTION ON FRIDAY & SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 and 22, At 2 p.m. each day at the I ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON, A VERY VALUABLE CONSIGNMENT OF O"l OASES of specially selected J Fancy Goods, Japanese Ware, Silks for ladies' summer wear, Bronzes, Bamboo Furniture, China and Porcelain Ware. This consignment is superior to any thing of this kind, yet offered m the colony, and tho manufacturers, with the object of disposing of the w^ole, haye in structed us_ to SE|JL without the slightest reseyye*



Mr T. Bullock. SAIIfRL^Y7"SECEMBER 15- To Dairy Farmers, Dealers and others. 60 a cTe s. 60 m Clover and Rye-grass, Just off Graham's Road, l\nwald, also— 105 ACRES. l_os m Oats Near the above. MR Thomis Bullock has received m struefciona to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above (?ate, Lot 22, containing 60 acres 3 roods 9 peiches, originally part of Graham s Farm, on which there is a good grow ing crop of rye-grass and clover This should make a very Good Dairy Farm, conveniently situated and well watered ; alao, Lob 14, containing 105 acres 3 roodt -10 perches, near the above, on which there is a growing crop of Oats, to be sold with the land. This pro perly being situated so near the County Sale Yards should be suitable for a dealer. Inspection Tnvited. Liberal Terms of Payment. Note fcime of sale —1130. T. BULLOCK, 12tl01 Auctioneer, SATURDAY, DECEMBER 22. Magnificent Building Site, corner of North- West Belt, opposite the Recreation Grounds.



CHANGE HALL, ASH BURTON. VERY DESIRABLE LITTLE FARMS. MESSRS FIUEDLVNDER BROS, instructed by Mv D. Feuuskv, will sell by Public Auction on above date, his well known Farm, situated at Long beach, containing QO ACRES OF "FIRST On ASS t/O LAMD, on whicii is erectfd a well builfc [lou< c, Gtod Stabling, &nd other improvements. The property is divided into four pid' docks, is m good heart, and should prove a profitable investment for anyone m search of a choice little farm. Also on account of Mr Thos. Noonan. i\r\ ACRES OF GOOD GRAZING vJU LAND at Alford Foroat, being R.S'h. 7255, 7256, 9731. Thia property is situatod near the AlforJ forest Hotel, and will make a nice little Homestead for a man with a small capital. Also on account of the Trustees of the late J. MenDbcson, K(\ ACRES at the Hinds, about "*J two miles from the Hinds Rail way Station, being U.S. 33458. i Full particulars at time of sale, R. FRIEDLANDFR, [ 2 6G Auctioneer.



3- roods q ROODS V being Lots 13, 14, 15, deposited plan 484. XHAVE received instructions to Sell the above by Auction at the Arcade ON SATURDAY NEXT AT 11 30. T. BULLOCK, 12 99 Auctioneer DECEMBER 22. '~ METHVEN TOWNSHIP. i^ SECTIONS YJ ( SECTIONS ' MR THOMAS BULLOCK has re ceived instructions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, — Lots 53, 54, 100. 104, 111, 112,113, al situated m Methven township. The Owner has made up his mind to dispose of these at a consideiahle loss. Specially note time of Sale--11 30. T. BULLOCK, 12100 Auctioneer. FYiedlander Bros. SATURDAyTdECEMBER 22.



QT, STEPHEN'S CHURCH. Sunday Servicea, on December 16, con ducted by THE BISHOP OF CHRISTCHpRaH, KB.So—Holy Communion. HI a m—Confirmation, 2 45—Evensong, *GBEENSTREi;'i', 6.3o—Evensong, Sfc Stephen's, Rev J.E.Blackburne. t7 p.m—Confirmation, Sjpkingbubn, * Offertory m aid of St Mary's I^oroe. f Candidates asser^bl® tweiity minutes before'the hour of service. ■| All communicants invited to attend. MONDAY 17, SPRINGBURN HALL, Meeting of Parishioners of the Mount So|nftra, AHord and Springburn Districts at; -t JSO piro. ' 12 10? T. A. HAMILTON, Vicar.



Svrlsdmestkw, the best remedy is un> doubtedty Norton's Camomile Pills. They can confidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen did tonic and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved unequalled for Indigestion, Dyppepsia, sick Headache and for Liver and Stomach compla its, Sold m bottles Is l|d, 2s 9d, and Us, by-all Js'sdi-' cine Vendors thrc&ghd^t 'th^ • wwld. A !tt3p.W sa^e» an<^ certain remedy