CRICKET.

Sydney, December 22 Tho cricket match England v eighteen juniors was resumed to-day and ended m a draw. The juniors, with 9 wickets down for 440 runs, declared their innings closed, The additional scores were Pye 22 and Hoskings 29. Noble waa stilt not out, haviDg increased his score from 80 to 152. Peel secured three wickets for 64, Ford two for 46, Humphreys one for 77, Briggs one for 69, Brockwell one for 32. Philip Bon, Stoddart and Lockwood ware tried un successfully. England, m their first inning?, lost six wickets for 151. the chief scorers being- Lock wood 23, McLaren 34 and Ward not cut 42.

Melbourne, December 27 The following team will represent Aus tralia m the second test match against Stoddart'B English eleven which begins m Melbourne on Saturday next: —Bruce, Con ningham, Darling, Gregory, G. Giffin, Ire dale, A, Jarvia, Lyons, H, Trott, Trumble, and Turner. Harry is twelfth man An accident to his hand m the last test match at Sydney has incapacitated the crack wicket keeper, Blackham, whose place is taken by Jarvia.

NEW SOUTH WALES v. VICTORIA.

MBtBOURNE December 26 Bain fell during the night, consequently the wickeb was very dead. Victoria, with one wicket down for 54, re- Burned the second innings, which closed for 246. Worrall scored 96 and H. Trofct 38 New South Wales requiring 356 runs to win, went m shortly before the call of time, and had lost one wicket for 7 runs whfn the tumpa were drawn for the day. Melbourne, December 27 In the second innings of the Victorians, (Turner took 4 wickets for 65, Gallaway, 2 for 39, Howell 2 for 66, Newell 2 for 35.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

Lord Randolph Churchill

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. London, December 21 The condition of Lord Bandolph Churchill is worse. The patient has developed symptoms of locomotor ataxis. Lord Bandolph Churchill has arrived m London from Marseilles. Latest bulletins regarding the con dition of Lord Bandolph Churchill ■tate that he is suffering from general paralysis, and his condition is highly critical. London, Deccmbnr 26 Lord Bandolph Churchill is m a comatose state.

Terrific Gales.

London, December 23 The terrific gale 3 which visited the British coast have been experienced m Holland, Belgium and Hamburg. Great damage hag been done, and many lives have been lost. Three t fishing boats were wrecked on Lewes Island, Scotland, and twenty-two • persons were drowned. December 2.4. Four wrecks occurred near Liver pool, forty of the officers and crews being drowned. The coast guard at Holy head rescued eleven of the crew of the barque Kirkraichael by means of a line and basket. Scores of chimney stacks and buildings m various parts of the country were blown down, killing many people. The Dutch fishing fleets suffered very heavy Joss during the gale. The gale wrecked the chief streets m Belfast. Enormous damage has been done m the northern part of Ireland, where all the towns suffered severely. Up to the present the number of deaths m Great Britain by the gales of Friday and Saturday have reached 105. December 25, The gale on the Mersey wrecked seven vessels, and fifty of those on board were drowned.

THE COREAN WAR

Shanghai, December 23 News has been received here that a ■evere engagement between the Japa nese and Chinese forces tpok place at Haitcheng on the J9th inst. The battle lasted five hours, and, after four assaults, the Japanese routed 10 jOOO Chinese. December 24. The garrison at Shanghai Kwang tortured and killed two thousand officers and soldiers who bad escaped from Port Arthur. It was urged that this was a punishment for their cowardice. The battle at Haitoheng was charac terised by the fiercest and hottest fight ing that has taken place during the campaign. The Japanese artillery under General Katsura, played havoc with the Chinese, but the latter fought bravely, and rallied three times after the Japanese infantry bad cut through their ranks, The loss on the Chinese side is stated to be SQO men killed. The Chinese have occupied Kung waaei, and are also reported to have occupied Nuicbang. .Japan doubts the sincerity of the Chinese overtures for peace, as it is reported that China is trying to pur chase a squadron of the Chilian navy, Shanghai, December 26 Owing to a unanimous petition of the naval officers, Admiral Ting, whose fleet was captured by the Japanese m Port Arthur, has been pardoned on the charge of cowardice. The Japanese casualties at Haitell ing were 420. Japan is placing many of her orders with Germany over Eng land especially m tinned goods. Tokio, December 24 In opening the Parliament the 3¥[ikado declared that despite" the apt prqach of V inter ; the army was steadily advancing m China, and would be placed m a glorious position by its victories. He added that it was his desire to promote a civilising influence m order to secure harmony between the Government and people at home. ( Lohdon, December 26 The Times Hongkong correspondent predicts a coal famine m China, and suggests that Australia sh t ould rfinew shinmflntH of coal to Chinese norts.

TBE ASHBtRTON GUABDIAS: TBtTCSDA*, DECEMBER 27, 1894



1 FOR BALK < ■.•■,' f\NK Second hand four-horse power PORTABLE ENGINE, by Brown and U May •■ ' . ' . ;■ .. ■•.•■-■ Price low enough to warrant any farmer purchasing for his own use for driving power, chaff-cutting, corn-crushing, and wood sawing PORTABLE WASH BARROWS. mil i ill I Kit iiißi^i No homers complete without one of the indispensable requisites. They are a necessity where cleanliness, utility, and health are valued, TO LET, Au Acre of Land, with 6-roomcd House, near the Wooikn Factory. Bent low. | F0 R SAL B. A very Desirable family Residence of seven rooms, with half-acre ground; fruit and vegetable garden. Ihe owner having left the district, is anxious to sell at a pi ice which' will be tempting to any ova on the look out for a Comfortable Home; within a few minutes walk of Railway Station and Post Office ALSO, FOR SALE, IN HAVELCCK STREET WEST, a Capital House, containing nine room*, With bath room and good out oflieea; hot and cold' water, and gas laid on. Stabling attachedt Within two minutes' walk of Post Office and Railway Station F. FERRllfflitll, LAND AND ESTATE AGENT, ASHBURTON. {North British Fire Insurance Company Union Steam Shipping Company, Limited. Parcels and goods cent to all parts of the colony SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. ?JL^A?L. SUGAR. SDGAB, We Have Jut Landed XO TONS OP MAURITIUS SUGAR for the Jam Season. All who wish their jam to keep well should use Maubixi s Scgab -nINEST VjBW /^URRANTS, yALENCIA pAISINS jfy. DULTAN These Fruits are a Splendid Sample, this season s crop, WE have also to hand, per s.s, Ringitara, 5 Crates of Assorted Crockery including some choice lines of CUPS AND SAUCERS, MOUSTACHE CUPS AND SAUCERS, TOILET SETS, SETS OF JUGS, Etc., Etc., Which we are now offering at Very Low Prices. INSPECTION INVITE* AGENTS for the Famous TIGER BLENDED TEA ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FOR Orders by Poat despatched with punctuality. Goods Delivered m Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for Orders. Satisfaction is Ouk Motto. BHIMBMAN BRO3, market house- JaM. JAM. JAM. Mauritius Sugar m Mats at 2?^d PERLB. THE ONLY SXJGAR THAT CAN BE RELIED ON FCR PKESEKVING AND JAM MAKINC. MASON'S PRESERVING JARS IN PINTS, QUARTS, AND HALF GALLONS At EXCEPTION ALLY LOW PBtCES BRASS AND ENAMELLED PBE^ERVIKG £ANB, all sizes. ,;,_ "..../. ,';. .■'"::^- ' v JOHNORR&CO. ■"■■fi ®ARDW£BE AND GENEBAL MEBGHAKTS



Dressvs Dresses. Dresses. DOUBLE-WIDTH, LINING AND BUTTONS COMPLETE FOR 7s 9d. A VERY CHOICE SELECTION OF SINGLE ROBES NEW WOOL DELAINES FROM 6|d. CARPETS CHINA MATTINGS, OILCLOTHS, LINOLEUMS A thowrouin Full of Novelties, THREE OASES ENGLISH SHOES AND SLIPPERS MITCHELI7& TIMER W id. COLLIDE TNVITES SPECIAL ATTENTION TO ONE OF THE FINEST COLLECTIONS OF fash Jo nab I c No vel tl es TOB SPRING AND SUMMER Ever imported into the district. The Novelties on view, and which ladies are invited to inspect, are Characterised by VARIETY, GENERAL EXCELLENCE and MODERATE PRICES. THE MILLINERY DEPARTMENT Contains'all the very latest productions of the Millinery Art THE DRESS DEPARTMENT very complete with the Newest Woollen Fabrics, Prints, Silks, Delaines, Pongees, Sateens, Etc, A SPLENDID SHOW Of New Ohoioe Goods m Laces, Fabric and Kid Gloves, I Ribbons and Handkerchiefs, ' Blouses, Hoisery, Sunshades, | Flowers, Etc. ALL REQUIREMENTS FOR BO^S', CHILDREN'S anjd GENTLEMEN'S WEAR INSPECTION INVITED. Tl HE "CO RUT EM" Reduction of 26 Per Cent oh all LiiaeS. \'4 1 "ROBERT MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAKEB. TT AVING 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 MAEKED PRICES. A LARGE SET.EOTION OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES HUNDREDS of these Watcheß are now m use throughout the Ashburton district, and, after YEARS OP HARD WORK, bear unfailing testimouy to the EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP and DURABILITY of R. MURRAY'S SPECIAL GOODS. These Watches CANNOT bo obtained m the open market. Also a Large Stock of ROTHERHAM'S ENGLISH LEVJfiK WATCHES. STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £3 3s ALARM CLOCKS, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 6s 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES front Is «i FAMOUS " PEBFECTIONE » WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE"*- Reduced from 91s to 159* BEPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED . ... . ' 5, MAINSPRINGS ... ... 7, fi ,i CLOCKS CLEANED from ... ... ,*;; ",' 2 * ■ ■..-.■• All eoods A Work Onarantecd. Thomas E. KiJworth, ENGINEER, TTAS BEMOYEB TO HIS NEW PREMISES, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND KBRMODE- STREETS ASHBURTON, 1



TINWALD YARDS. MONDAY, DECEMBER 31, 1894. OUR Next Sale of Live Stock will be held at the Tinwald Yard?, MONDAY, December 31. FKIEDLANDER BROS., DAVID THOMAS. ! 121109 Stock Agents. fi(\ a cbTes nr\ vMJ 3 ROODS, 9 PEROHE^ v'vJ All In grasses, just below Tinwald, originally part of Graham's Farm, {well watered, and which should make a good dairy farm. Offers are invited for this. Easy terms of payment. Apply to ' T. BULLOCK. ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. TVOTICE is 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 tbe County Plantations, By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, County Engineer November 12, 1894. 11 70 ASHBURTON COUNTsTcOUNCILr ' christmaTholidays. NOTICE ia hereby given thab the Coun cil's offices will be CLOSED from 4 p.m. on December 24, 1894, to 10 a.m. on .Januaiy 2, 1895. By order. P. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, December 21, 1894. 12 153 |-3 CHRISTMAS CARDS. £ *!§ NEW YEAR'S CARDS. Mag EIITHDAY OARD3. I%£ !* TEXT CAICDS. W Best Assortment m Ashburlon. r*\ IRCULATINGHbrary. Open every night till bed time. J. MARSDEN. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY"s7~~ "PURSUANT to the terms of the Banks -t and Bankers Act, 1880, and the Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882, MONDAY, the 31st day of Decem ber instant, and WEDNESDAY, the 2nd January, 1895, are hereby appointed SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAYS at the offices of the Undermentioned Banks throughout the ooiony of New Zealand :— Tbe Union Bank of Australia. Ld.l Q. E. TO! HURST, Resident Inspector, The Bank of New South Wales. W. G. RHIND, Inspector. The Bank of Australasia. CLUMINT WINTER, Inspector.!! The Bank of New Zealand. C. G. ANDREWS, Acting General Manager, Note—The Banks will also be closed throughout the Colony on Tuesday, Janu ary I, New "Seat's Day, being a Statute Holiday. 12 166 CHRISTMAS & NEW YEAR 1894-95 H. L C. F. Opened up this week for tlio holidays, NEW TIES, NEW SILK HANDKERCHIEFS. A LATE shipment of Men's Navy Blue and White STRAW HATS, to be Cleared at 3*, worth 4a 6i. BOYS' STRAW HATS I*. We have the Latest shapes m Hard and Soft FELT HAT 6. See oust Windows for Grand Christmas Display. For comfotb try cne ot the New Soft Felt Hats—weight l|oz CLOTHING DEPARTMENT. A few Boys Washing Blouses to be Cleared at 3s 3d. : Gents' Fancy Vests m Great Variety. FOR TRAVELLING— Steel Trunks from I2s Portmanteaux and Gladstone Bags. HANDSOME PRESENT— A Bismarck Sewing Machine %ith Cove fee && los. ftEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALES. HENDRY, Manager



Friedlander Bros I UNDER BILL OF SALE; MESSRS FRIEDLANDEf* BROS., instructed by the holder of the Bill of Sale, will Sell without any reserve by Public Auction on SAimDAY, DECEMBER 29, 1894, at 12 o'clock noon, , on Section m front of their new offices, A COhPIiETE THBESHING PLANT, viz :— ■i B*Horse Power TR ACTION ENGINE 1 COMBINE and ELEVATOR com plete. And Water Cart. Also, at the same time and place, a number of second hand REAPERS and BINDERS m good working order, and a quantity of Packing Cases. R. FRIEDLANDER, 12t154 Auctioneer. "MB HOEAOE"ArGATES, TEACHER OF VIOLIN AND PIANO, WILL visit Flaming ton, Waterton, Longbeach, Eiffel ton, and Hinds during the ensuing year. Intending pup: Is please communicate at once. SCHOOL ~F MUSIC, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS. SOLE AGENT FOR THE DRESDEN > PIANO COMPANY. 12142 EXTRACTED HONEY. PETER ANDERSON'S NEW SEA SON'S EXTRACTED HONKY is I now ready, »nd Is the best sample his Apiary has yielded since its establishment seven years ago. Sold In 12) b and 301 b tins, and by the hundredweight. HAKATERE APIARY, Hampstead. Brand—St. Andrew's Cross (red). 12 117 FAT AL ACCIDENT TO DA*, IN HAVELOCK STREET, rUST avoided by Buying the Balance of d NCND WARD & CO.'s Stock of CROCKF.RY, GLASSWARE, anb FANCY GOODS AND TOYS JusfcFitfor SCHOOL TREATS, PRESENTS, and the CHRISTMAS TRADE. These G^ods were bought at a discount of 50 per cent off Wholesale Landed Cost Price. JAftl£iS BA.HJETR. 12 159 CLEAEING OUT SALK HAVING a good deal of Stock yeb to , dispose of, I have made arrange ments to occupy my present shop (only) until the end of the year. I am giving special inducements for cash, not wishing to have any goods left for removal. Come and pay me a visit before you lay m your supply for Christ mas, especially if you want a handsome Teapot, or Cups and Saucers, Plates, Dishes, Gooseberry Pie Dishes, especially cheap. I have a quantity of Christmas Annuals, also two large Illustrated Family Bibles j FOR SALE CHEAP. TEA being my specialty, and having a large stock, I am making allowance equal to 3d per lb on ten pound lots, I have vinegar on draft at Is 4d per gallon, also a few sacks of good old Potatoes, Note the Address — E. WILLIAMS, PARK STREET, Close by the Convent, Ashburton. 1253 _____ STUDY ECONOMY AND RENEW OLD CLOTH KS. University Laboratory, Dunedin, June 18, 1894. I HAVE Analysed McKbnzies Safe -Cloth Cleaner, and find it well adapted for the purpose indicated in^Tts name. It will be necessary, of course, as is pointed out on the label, that the directions for use must be attended to.— (Signed)— James G. Black. H&ve seen McKbnzib's Safe Cloth Cleaner used and can testify to its wonderful effects on Greasy or Soiled Garments. — (Signed) — Wm. Waddell, Mayor, Oamaru Mk Penrose, Draper, Timaru, writes: —Have used McKenzie'.s Safe Cloth, Cleaner and Clothes Reviver; on, some very stubborn grease and, old ink marks with very satisfactory results. Mj^ BvWto, Draper, Dunedin, says •:— We nave used McKenzie's Safa Cloth Cleaner and found that it revives the color as well as removes the Stains. Mr Lewis, Draper, Invercargill, writes: —Safe Cloth Cleaner has been tried, a^d gives every satisfaction. Also from Mb|sx\% Molli^on, Drapers, Fyj?|» and CxjjJMiNa, etc., Dunedin, Messrs Wilkijb, Hendry «fe Son, Stores and Sons, W. Sinclair, Aitken, Ander son, Bublby, etc.. Merchant Tailors—all practical men m the trade. One Teaspoonful In Tablespoonf ul Boil ing water will remove any Stain, Tar, or Paint, arid vtfU be found very effective when washing Blankets or Tweed S^ite^ Tra^e mark—l.F.P on label, Egyptian Pillar, and Sphinx fo corner p| every abel 12 JJ* J ACRE, fyMW**? Sit . _ ell S^^--t,being%.^S ' 7 v. Bale on very easy terms of pay melitf T BULXOCK.!



iW. EL COLLINS & CO , ~ CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. WE Have just opened up a parcel of SUPERIOR ELECTROPLATED GOODS from the Factories of Messrs Rogers and Dixon, England. They are of Chaste and Elegant Design, and of Superior Quality. Any person requiring an article that will wear a lifetime will do well to make their purchases early. SEE OUB WINDOWS, ■■"WV.-Hi- COLLINS & CO. Royal Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company i«rwT<s wrm. Springfield Pottery Company IOENTS FOR - oorbenandCos EuameUed Mantelpieces McKennie's Furniture Renovator [Black Ball Coal Company _^



Mr Henry Zander. Read This! [~N CONSEQUENCE of the great L demand for CASH and being under the necessity of Seducing Stock owing to a call being made by the Bank of Hew Z aland, I have made SUBSTANTIAL REDUCTIONS ia every arfcfcle In the Grocery and Ironmongery Departments, and until further notice will SELL FOB CASH At Ghristchuroh Prices, I do not advertise quotations for the bimple reason that they are copied by small Shopkeepers, bat I Guarantee to give every article of the Best Quality CHEAPER than any other firm m Aeh burton. Come and judge for yourselves and be convinced of the tiuth. 1000 Mats~~ 1000 Mats Mauritius Sugar. Be sure to use no other for your JAM and see that you got it, as there is some Cheap Sugar m the Market put into MAURITIUS MATS. Gome and see our windows. NEW NEW NEW CURRANTS, RAISINS, & SULTANAB These fruits are ready for use without further washing.. Teas. Teas. Teas. CHINA, CEYLON, INDIA, and HEATH TEA. Our own blended Teas at 2s, 2s 6d, m |lb, lib packets, and 101 b tins (blended on the premises by machinery) are ac knowledged to be the best flavored and best value m the district. A special allowance of 2d per 1b on j 101 b tins. I Italian Goods. I have no<v landed ex Gothic, the FINEST DELIOAOIEb ever seen m A shburton, and inspection is invited. Price lists and particulars on applica tion. JUST LANDED (ex Gothic) GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSE COLLARS (m all sizes.) Early application necessary. Binding Twine ! Binding Twine! BINDING WTRE! BINDING WIRE! And all Other Harvesting Material now m Stock. FARMERS, do not give your orders for Twine without getting my quotation, having imported some NEW ZEALAND MANUFACTURED TWINE from Melbourne, MqCORMICK EXTRAS kept m Stock, also "TYZACKS" SECTIONS AND CHAINS for other machines. WINES and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Habana Cigars, Cigarettes, m view of approaching holidays, at SPECIAL LOW RATES, ft Carpets, Linoleums,, Oilcloths, etc. In order to make room for Harvest ing and other Goods now landing and to arrive, I will sell the whole of the above Stock At 25 per cent* Below Cost Price. This is a real fact. Come and see for yourselves. WE L.EAD* OTHERS FOLLOW. Apply early to Henry Zander, i^GENT ?0R- Sun Fire Insurance Offyse Australian Mutual Hand Provident Society



Holloway's Pills and Ointment.— Rheumatism and Gout.—-These purifying and soothing remedies deserve the earnest attention of all persons liable to gout, sciatica, or other painful affections of the muscles, nerves, or joints. The ointment shpuldbe applied after the affected parts have been patiently fomented with warm Water, when the ointment should be dili gently rubbed upon the adjacent skin, unless the friction causes pain. Holloway'a Pilli should be stimultaneously taken to diminish pain, reduce inflammation, and purify the blood. - This treatment abates the Violence, arid lesions the frequency of gout, rheum* tisiW »»d *H spasmodic diseases which spring frotii hereditary predisposition, or from any accidental weakness of constitution. The piutmeot check's the local malady, while the, jpilli jwtore vital jiowerj