The Disaster to Captain Wilson's Troop.

The following particulars concerning the expedition by Captain Wilson and his party which ended bo disastrously appear in the " Natal Mercury " of December 17 :— The High Commissioner has received the following from Colonel Goold Adams (Bulu wayo, December 8): —Messengers have arrived from Major Forbes, having left him about sunrise on the 4th. He was then about 70 miles from Emphlangan, on the Shangani river. Ho lefc Shiloh on the morning of the 25th, following the King's spoor for about twenty miles. Owing to the heavy rains, progress with the waggon was very slow. He then selected about 170 men, dismounting some others, and pro ceeded with this number, food being carried on spare horses, the waggons with 130 men proceeding to Emphlangan. On the evening of the 3rd Forbes' party reached the Shangani and halted there, Major Wilson, with a patrol of fifteen men, crossing the river and going along the spoor. Wilson captured a Matabele, who informed him that the King's waggon was stuck a short distance off. Me proceeded in the direction, and sent back to Major Forbes, informing him. The latter about one o'clock next morning sent on Captain Burrow and twenty men, who over took Major Wilson before daylight, about six miles beyond the Shangani. At day light they rode on up to within sixty yards of a halted waggon, which must have been the King's, and called out for someone to come out. Thereupon a number of natives ran ou» from the scherm, as if they intended to surround Wilson's party, at the same time opening fire on them. Shots were exchanged, and Wils.on fell back some 600 yards, losing four horses. He then sent two messengers off to Forbes. These men report that they left Wilson still fighting, and they themselves had difficulty in getting away, though the Matabele were onlj to their right. On getting near the river, they heard firing going on at Major Forbes' camp. Owing to the heavy rain the Shangani was in flood, and they had to swim the river, getting to Forbes' about eight o'clock in the morning. Forbes' party had been attacked at daylight by somu Matabele, whom he had defeated, the loss on oar side being Corporal Williams, seriously wounded ; Troopers Shanahan, Middleson, and Newton wounded —all be longing to the Bechuanaland Police. Owing to the river being impassable Forbes could not cross to the assistance of Wilson, but intended to retire up the Shangani with the view of connecting with Wilson higher up

Stead's Attack on Chicago

This is a report, corrected by himself, of Stead's attack on Chicago : — I tell you, you have to deal with evils so closely mixed up with our social con ditions you must take counsel with the best of those associated with the evil in order to wipe out the worst. The wise people will try to improve' the saloon system. The people that do most harm and least good in this matter are the tem perance people,—(Hisses). I am glad there are some people here to hiss me. How many saloons are there in Chicago ? 6000 odd. How many of them claim to be decent % 2000 odd. You want to shut them all up, some of you.— Several voices: Yes, yes.) And you will want to thut them up until the day of judgment at the rate you are going. Join hands with the 2000 saloonkeepers who are trying to do well. Stead was severely taken to task by the temperance journals for his intemperate Janguige and action on this occasion, and the " UnJon Signal" "went for him" after this fashion : —Mr Stead's proposi tion to the temperance people of Chicago to " join hands with the 2000 saloon keepers who are trying to do wsll " (!) is about the insanest, if not the insanest, ad vice to which we have ever listened, and of which we bay? not the slightest fear of adoption, for fortunately temperance people, or at least Prohibitionists, are too level-headed to see anything but the maddest folly in such a suggestion, Mr Stead, no doubt, had none bub the best of intentions in calling the mass meeting. He had hoped to reach the outcast and despondent, and ha expressed himself as bitterly disappointed at the intelligent, sober, well-dressed audience that greeted him. The "Tribune" thus describes the assembly:—" Preachers and saloon keepers, gamblers, and theological pro fessors, women of the levee, and members of the W.C.T.U,, anarchists and pro fessional people sat side by side yesterday on the platform at the Central Music Hall. From it the love of Christ and of men was preached, dynamite threatened, free silver and tariff reform were advocated, the churches were attacked and defended from the floor. There were hisses and cheers in almost equal proportions. A man rushed out of the house crying " No dynamite 2 Christ is enough for me!' A woman made & speech from the centre of the house. On the whole it is doubt ful if ever such a demonstrative anarchistic and altogether peculiar meeting was ever gathered before under any roof. Mr Stead, no doubt, could have left many a helpful message to reformer aad laborer, but he struck too wide of the mark in inviting such a well-known Anarchist as the lately pardoned Fielden to speak, and permitting churches and temperance leaders to be vilified in the same breath which exalted the saloon-keeper and the tramp. When we think respectfully of Willfam T. Stead hereafter it will be in connection with his social purity efforts in the "Pall Mall Gazette" exposures, rather than any stroke for righteousness along the lines of temperance endeavor. We regret that his visit to the New World will not result in any accretion to th© former high respect held for him here."

Outrage in Italy.

A frightful outrage was committed oa December 11th afc the town of Bitonto, in the province of Bari, Italy. A Customs ; House officer named Curd had assisted the gendarmes in pulling down a battery of firework petaros which the people hid been constructing, with the idea of firing them off latter in the evening in cele bration of a religious festival. The in habitants, furkras at the destruction of their elaborate firework battery, attacked the gendarmes with volleys of stones, and the latter replied by firing with their re volvers. A peasant was killed. He was a married man, and left a wife and five children. The death of this man enraged the people still further, and they made a furious attack upon the gendarmes, who were compelled to take refuge in their barracks. The rioters then turned their violence against the Customs officer Curci, whom they pursued into the police station, o* which they took possession. Seizing Curci, the mob poured petroleum all over him, and then 6@t fire to him. Eventually reinforce ments arrived from Bari and quelled the riot. A number of people were wounded ia the fighting.

Mr Reid on the Colonies.

London, January 31. Mr Keid, Victorian Commissioner, speaking at a banquet given in his honor by the Sheffield Chamber of Commerce, ridiculed the idea of finan cial collapse in Australia under stress of disaster, and repudiated the sugges tion as absurd. He declared that a million had been spent on coastal de fences in the colonies, and that some fof the fortified ports were a credit to the Empire. It was important to England to see that her commerce upon the hij^h seas was amply protected. The fervent desire of the colonists was that the tima should come when multi tudes would move from Great Britain to Australasia, and they wished to maintain their connection with the Mother Country. The labor troubles, he asserted, were due to the over encroachments of men, and they were a fruitful cause of the recent financial crisis ; 60 per cent of the trade union ists in Victoria were recently without work. Australia had sown its wild oats and was now entering upon a new career of prosperity.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C. A. Wray, R.M.) Cbueliy to Animals.—On the infor mation of the Police, James Johnston was fined 10s and costs for leaving a horse tied up from 6 p.m. till 1 a.m. next morn ing without food or water. Assaulting the Bailiff.— W. H. Paget was charged with forcibly ejecting the bailiffs assistant from his house. The bailiff said the assault was not a very violent one, and he would not press for a fine but he was continually having trouble of this kind and he brought the charge in order that people might understand they could not interfere with him with iippunity. Mr Cuthbercson, for accused, said he had been in bad health for a long time. He had pushed the man out in a fit of irritation, and he hoped the magis trate would take a lenient view of the matter. The Magistrate said the bailiff had an unpleasant duty to perform, and must be protected in the execution of it, but as he did not press for a severe penalty, accused would be fined ss, Civil Casks.—Judgment went by de fault with costs in the following case :— Stephens Bros, v Geo. James £1133 8d»

Rumored Resignation of Mr Gladstone.

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(Received February 1, 10.40 a.m.) London, January 31. The " Pall Mall Gazette " says Mr Gladstone intends to resign almost immediately, owing to old age and disappointment at tha failure of his Home Rule proposal.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington, January 31. Mr T. K. Mac Donald has been in structed by the Government to visit the block in dispute at Levin and make a valuation of the land offered by Hunia to he Natives, and also of the portion he proposes to retain. Further affidavits as to the circum stances attending the lodging of the peti tion against Sir Robert Stout, any pay ments of security, have been tilled by Mr 1 James, the returning officer, and Mr , Edwards, svlicitor for the petitioners. A d«cißion was given by Mr Martin, A.M., to-day in a case in which the corporation inspector had summoned a Chinese fruiterer for selling rotten fruit. His Worship said he was unable to distinguish the present case from that cited by the Counsel for defendant, in ! which Mr Justice Stephen had held that there must be a seizure of the article exposed for sale, then it must be con demned by a Justice, when the person who exposed the article would be liable to a penalty. In this case the fruit was seized after it had been purchased, there fore there was no offence according to law, and the information would be dismissed.

BRAZIL.

New York, January 31. Further particulars of a collision between the United States and the rebel Brazilian wanships show that while Admirat Benham was escorting a trading vessel into the harbor the Guanabara fired at the merchantman. The cruiser Detroit thereupon fired a sh?ll at the Brazilian vessel, and was i about to follow it up with a broadside i when the Guanabara signalled " Oeasod firing." Admiral Gauna offered to re sign his sword, and called a council of his officers, expecting that all would seize the opportunity of an asylum on board the American fleet and so avoid the approaching conflict with Peixoto's ships from Europe and the United States. The younger men, however, refused, and Admiral Benham states that Admiral Guana's failure to sur render has lost every way out of the trouble. London, January 31. Lord Rosebery declines to direct that hostile operations at Bio de Janeiro be restricted to suit British interests. Rio Janieko, January 30. The rebels have captured Port Madamoj cutting off the communica tions of the Government troops. (Received February 1, 10.40 a.m.) Rio de Janeiro, January 31- The Admiral of the Austrian fleet cleared for action to assist the American Admiral against the rebels.

SPORTING

TROTTING.

Melbourne, February 1. The two-mile trotting match between Honor and Statesman resulted in a win for the former. The time was 4min 57sec, which is a record for Australia.

CYCLING.

THE LAGHMOR ROAD RACE.

Yesterday afternoon the weather was right, and afber two postponements the competitors in the road raca from Carter's terrace to Lagmhor and back were favored with weather which was well worth wait ing for. As might havo been expected on such a beautiful day there was a large at tendance to see the start and finish of the 1 race, and the spin was woith going a long way to witness, the favorite beating H. Curtis by only a wheel, which, if it repre sented the difference between the staying powers of the two placed men, was cer tainly not much in sixteen miles. Fol lowing ia the resiilt of the race:—R. Shearman, 2 mm, 1; H. Curtis, 3min 35sec, 2 ; W. Shearman, 2min 55 sec, 3.' R. Curtis scr, A. J. Daly 35sec, A. Williams 4min SOsec, H. Stewart 4min, W. Murray 6min 15sec, also started. Time —52min 22gec.

COMMERCIAL.

London, January 30. At the meeting of the New Zealand and River PJate Land Mortgage Com pany, it was decided that Mr W. K. Graham, one of the directors, should con sult the shareholders as to the future policy of the company. It is improbable that farther calls will be made. Mr R. Reid, the Victorian delegate, has accepted the invitation of commercial men in Sheffield, to discuss with them J matters affecting Imperial trade. The " Times " says that if the Huddart- Parker line between Vancouver and Aus tralia is worthy of support, surely Great Britain is able to grant a subsidy similar to the amount given by Canada. Mr Burrell, of London, declares his in tention of proceeding to Melbourne to criminally prosecute the directors of the Freehold Investment and Banking Com pany. The acceptance by the Scottish creditors of the conditions of compromise does not prevent a prosecution, Telegrams from Washington indicate that the new tariff will pass the House of Representatives by a majority of 25 to 20, In connection with the frauds on the National Bank about £700 has been re covered. Received February 1, 11.30 am. London, January 31. The total quantity of wheat and flour afloat for the United Kingdom is 2,692,000 quarters, and for the Continent 936,000 quarters.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Chbistchuech, January 31. The weather was seasonable. The attendance was principally of butchers and dealers, farmers being busy harvesting. The entries comprised about 3000 store sheep, 3000 fat sheep, and 2000 fat lambs, 145 head of fat cattle, 200 stores, and 145 pigs. Store Sheep—Two-tooth store cross breds sold at lls to 11s 6d, other sorts were neglected. Fat Sheep—(Mostly crossbred ewes) and a tew nice freezing wethers fetched up to 16a ; second quality, 10s 6d to 12s 6d ; prime crossbred ewe 9up to 14s ; I second quality, 10s to "12s ; inferior, 7s 6d to 10s. Merino wethers, 7s to 10s ; best lambs, 9s to lls 4d; others, 6s 6d to 8i 9d. ' Fat Cattle—Beef fetched up to 25s per 1001b ; steers, £7 5s to £9 ; heifers, £6 5s to £8 2s 6d ; cows, £4 to £8 17s 6d. Store Cattle —Good demand, mostly dry cows and young etcck, and a better demand for useful sorts ; cows, £3 10s to £5 10s ; steers, £3 15a to £4 17s 6d ; heifers, £3 to £4 10s ; two-year-olds, £2 35. to £3 10s; yearlings, 25s to ?5s ; dairy cows were in demand at £5 to £1.1. Pigs—All sorts sold at ;m advance— Porkera at over 4|d per lb. and much wanted. A lot was taken for the mess pork industry.

CRICKET.

CANTERBURY V NEW SOUTH WALES.

Christchurch, February 1. The cricket match Canterbury v New South Wales commenced in Lancaster Park at 11.45. The weather was fine, and there was a fair attendance. Cuff won the toss for che home team, and went to the.wickefs with Lawrence as his partner. Austin and Miller took the bowling and eight were scored oS the latter's first over. Sceady play followed and with 12 on the board (Juif was caught afc slip, off Austin. Harman went in next, and waa nearly run out before he had scored. The fielding was close and runs came very slowly. At 19 Harman waa caught at the wicket for a single, and DeMaus joined Lawrence, but the latter was splendidly taken at slip 4 runs later- Labatt then went in, and with De Maus played out time until lunch. The scores are — Canterbury.—First innings. Cuff, c E. Noble b Austin 5 ) Lawrence, cE. Noble, b Austin ... 12 Harman, c Searle, b Miller ... ... 1 DeMaus, not out, ... 17 Labatt. not out, ... ... ... 6 Total for 3 wickets 45 1 Extras 4

Inspectors' Conference.

Weiiingtok, Febuary I. 1 The conference of school Inspectors opened to-day. The Rev. W. 3 . Habens, Inspector-General, presiding. In his opeaing address the chairman, on behalf of the Minister of Education, thanked those present for responding to the invi tation, and expressed the hope that the efficiency of the system of public instruc tion will receive an important impetus as a result of the deliberations of the con ference. The main purpose of the meet-1 ing was to secure greater uniformity in regard to the valuation of work in schooi, and the interpretation of the various de tails of standard regulations, Referring to the subjects to be discussed, Mr Habens alluded to the proposal for bringing the inspectors mto direct relation with the education department. To effect this he thought they would require an amend ment of the Education Act, but that was no reason why full discussion should be avoided. As to technical education he was of opinion that the most important service the primary school could render was to give instruction in primary know ledge of elementary science, and ground all the pupils in elementary geometrical drawing. He had strong sympathy with the proposal for a considerable increase in the number of reacting books. The proceedings of the inspectors' Con ference are not open to the press. Mr Hill was appointed secretary and Mr Rees chairman of Committees. Tt was decided to invite the Minister of Education to attend. The subject considered at the morn ing's sitting was a central inspectorate, A motion wa«* negatived, by 13 to 9, "that in the interests of education in the colony it is required that the inspectors and the grammar of primary schools be under the officers of the education depart ment, and if necessary that the Education i A^fc bo amended in that direction,''

The Trouble in South Africa.

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Capetown, January 31- The induna whose impi destroyed "Wilson's detachment declares the loss on the Matabele side during the fight with the detachment was eight to one.

The "Evening News" Case.

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j Sydnby, January 31. ! The editor of the " Evening News " was summoned to the bar of the House to-night but declined to answer any questions. Discussion is now going on on a motion to imprison him for a month. The " News " to-night con tains a further stinging article in sup port of previous statements. It ac cuses members of " rooking" one another at cards. (Received February 1, 11 a.m.) Sydney, February 1. During a discussion on the motion to imprison the editor of the " News," the Premier endeavored to have the matter discharged from the Order Paper, but the suggestion was not acceded to. He pointed out that the attempt to examine a witness before the bar of the House four years ago only brought contempt on the House, which had no power to ioflict punish ment. If more authority was required they > should amend the constitution^ and ask the Impsrial Government to grant greater power to maintain the House's dignity. Hogue, the editor, admitted the paragraph in question was written by one of the regular staff of the paper, but refused as a journalist Ito divulge his name. The House ad judged Hogue guilty of contempt after a long debate, and committed him to the custody of the Sergeant at Arms. Subsequently a motion was carried formally releasing him.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

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(Received January 31, 7.30 p.m.)

THE FRENCH NAVY.

PAitis, January 31. M. Lockroy, in the Chamber of Deputies, attacked the efficiency of the French Navy, declaring that many ports were open to successful attack. M. Dupuy, ex-Premier, disclaimed all responsibility, but as President of the Chamber promised an enquiry should be made.

(Received February 1, 10.40 p.m.)

NEW LANDLORDS

Madrid, January 31. The laborers in Alunis and Sevilla seized and divided amongst themselves land belonging to private owners, The system was carried on to a scale of some magnitude when the troops were called out and the leaders arrested.

(Received February 1, 11.30 a.m.)

THE "AGE" LIBEL SUIT.

Melbourne, February 1. The Railway Commissioners have issued a circular discountenancing the raising of subscriptions in the Railway .Department towards the expenses of the contending parties in the recent Speight-" Age " libel suit.

THE FEDERAL BANK.

Adelaide, February 1. The Victorian liquidator of the Federal Bank has applied to the Supreme Oourt for an order to compel the local liquidator to remit moneys collected to assist him in paying a dividend of 2s 6d in the pound. The local liquidator pointed out that 3s 7Jd in the pound had been collected in Melbourne, 7s 9|d in Sydney, and 10s 9d in Adelaide. The Judge charac terised the Melbourne liquidation as extremely unsatisfactory and dilatory , and refused the order with costs. I

SHIPPING CASUALTY.

London, January 31. The ship Lochshiel, bound to Ade laide sunk in Milford Haven. The crew were saved.

A Page of Maorui History

The claim made by the Maoris who have lately obstructed the occupation of the State farm at Horowhenua is interesting from a historical point of view. About the year 1820, the gre?fc chief Te Rauparaha left Kawhia with a large part of the Ngatitoa triba, to which he be longed, for the purpose of making a raid on the south. He was joined by allies as he moved through the Taranaki country, and his own force of 200 men waa swelled by a contingent of Ngapuhi,from the Bay of Islands, and of 400 Ngatiawa. This force swept the West Coast as far south as Ohau, and then leaving the mainland awhile passed over to the Island of Rapid. While Te Ruaparaha was stay ing at Ohau he was vi&ited by the chiefs of a small tribe named Miuupoko, living inland of Ohau and possessing a pa on Horowhenua lake. These chiefs promisee? the great warrior that if he would visit their fort they would make him a present of some large canoes. He accepted the invitation, and narrowly escaped murder of the mosfc treacherous kind. The Ngatitoa, enraged at the attempt on the life of their chief, proceeded to destroy Muaupoko till only a small romnant of the tribe remained. This remnant joined with parts of other broken tribes to harass Te Rauparaha's actions, but after years of desultory fighting the How whenua country fell into the hands of the Nga-tiraukawa tribe, Te Rauporaha wished his friends to destroy every man of Muaukoko, but the Ngatiraukawa chief Te Whatanul stood between them and punishment. In a contemptuous manner, as a remnant of the feast, he allowed^ a few to survive in their old habitations. Of the few who did not accept these terms, it was said they are like wild dogs, if seen,fto be killed. It is the children of these beaten warriors who are now interfering with the occupation of the Ftate farm. They claim that, as. their fires have nevar been extinguished, the land was always theirs. Their con querors, tl\e Ngatiraitfcawa, with disdain regard the claims of these, whom they consider slaves and outcasts, Hunia, the chief of the victorious tribe, has parted with his land to the Government, and a party of men have been sent to clear the ground and erect buildings. Any tribal question between the nativ.es will not be allowed to interfere wjth the occupation of land legally acquired by the Crown. For this interesting page of Maori history the correspondent who supplies it to the " Otago Daily Times " is indebted to Mr Tregear, chief of the Labor Bureau, who is well-know^ as a ( nwsijer. of the subject,

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

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A Railway Station Ilnriiod.

Waipawa, February 1. The Kaikoura railway station was burned down this morning at 1 30.

Body found.

Wellington, February 1. The body found i<i the harbor this morning is believed to be the missing sea man West of the ship Blenheim.

Mum's the Word

Ihe Customs returns, which are usually available for the press on the first of the month were refused to-day, the depart ment explaining thafc they had a Minis terial minute to the effect that no infor mation concerning the revenue is to be divulged.

Wellington Ctu* Comnany

At the annual meeting of the G<*s Com pany a dividend at the rate of eleven per cent per annum was passed. The Chair man, in his address, said they had no reason to fear competition with the electric light, as it had been proved in older countries that the two systems could run side by side.

THE ABHBUBTOft GUABDIAH : THURSDAY, FEBRUARY j, iM.



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WANTED, AN active experienced Single Man as Shepherd, must have steady dogs. Apply, MILES & CO., Limited, 11167 Aahburbon.



LOST, from Ashburton, on Monday night, a BAY GELDING, three years, newly shod all round. Finder, or any one giving information as to his whereabouts will be rewarded. T. HAROLD. 1170 Ashburton. _ TO LET. — Dwelling-house of five rooms, centrally situated, corner of Cass and Moore streets. Possession can be given next week. T. BULLOCK.



JOB PRINTING T> OSTE RS, Dodgera, Billheads JL Programmes, Memorandum Formt Wedding uards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of a kinds. ASIIIM PffBHIII «0 LIMITED, Having a supply of Superior Jobbing Typo, Fancy Cards, an^SpeejAl Lines of Paper, can execute very de.Es>ri|>]bion of Printing on the, shortest notice, ia the best style, and at reasonably



PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. T HAVE much pleasure in announcing -*- to the Public of Ashburton and Surroundiog Districts that I have opened a shop in Tancred Street, under the management of Mr H. Field, where all my well known Herbal Remedies and all kind of Patent and Proprietary Medicines may be had at Christchurch Prices. ! Yours Truly, E. W. HALL, MEDICAL HERBALIST, 152 Armagh Street, and 117 Lower High If 53 Street, Christchurch. TINWALD.—For sale, a bargain.—4 sections in one block between Harland and Grove streets. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK.



" "^Wli^ I"" II' 1' > j'liiillwiiii'i*-* "- ilS"' LANDELLS AND PEESTON Burnett Steeet, next Ashburton Club, ENGINEERS & CYCLE EXPERTS, OUR Mr Landells having worked for the last twelve years as Locomotive Fitter in the Addington Workshops, and Mr Preston having served his apprentice ship with Charles Burreli and Sons, England, Traction Engine Manufacturers, is a sufficient guarantee that satisfaction will be given to whoever may place their engines in their hands. Pumps, Lawn Mowers, Sewing machines, and Engines of every description REPAIRED. Stencil Plates, Name Plates, and En graving done.



A BOOK 5O HOUSEHOLDERS ALLANDALR COAI4 COMPANY, LIMITED, A SAVING OF W > PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MB JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Agent foxfjiiG county, wfto will supply Customers in large or a.mll quantities*



Ihe Allandale Coal is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It ia an excellent Steam Ooal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, barn ing with a flame, does not sparkle, and leaves a white aah. It is both Cheap and Excellent. JAMES iLLIOTT! GOAL MERCHANT, ASHBURION. -^v us



BEATH'S SUMMEE SALE, COMMENCING Saturday, January* 20, 1894. A FTER a very successful season we have decided to offer'the Balance of ow SUMMER STOCK AT EXTRAORDINARY LOW PRICEi, to makefroom for new Shipments of WINTBR GOODS. 1 Appended are a few of the Bargains to be secured. Men's Strong Grandrille Shirts, both with and without collars, 3s 9d and 3s lid, now 2s 6d each Leather Shirting 9|d, now s|d Flannelettes 3s 6d the dozen yards Heavy Twilled Flannelettes 3a lid the dozen yards Beautiful Sateen Prints 9|d, now 4s 9d the dozen Pretty Delaines, fast colours, 3s 9d the costume A Splendid line of Embossed Prints, very choice, sa*6d the costume A Magnificent Assortment of Light Summer Dressjftatarials from 3s 6d the dress OTHER LINES EQUALLY CHEAP. EVERYTHmQ~EEDUCED. OTHER LISTS WILL FOLLOW. *~ »> t tt G. L. BEATH & CO., I'ANCRED STREET ASHBURT(W



NOTICE. ASHBURTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE. TANCBED STREET. TUST arrived a large assortment of Fancy Tables, Chairs, and Ornaments of tl kinds, SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE. Also a large stock Linoleums, Floorcloths, Carpets, etc, American and Austrian chairs in greafc variety. Persons, about to buy Christmas presents would do well in inspecting oufr Show Room. INSPECTION INVITED. Bedroom, Drawing Room, and Dining Room Furniture, of our own manufacture, always in Stock. Furniture re-paired, re-polished, re-covered, etc Venetian Blinds re-painted and made to order. Note the Addre. B - T £J "[jNDRILIi AND COi, (LkTE PIC&FORD AND UNDRILL,) OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOCIETY'S OFFICE, TANCRED STREET. H. M. JONES. Cycles, Cycles, Cycles, rtEARED Ordinary Seduced to £20 Raleigh - Bicycles 5 per cent off list prices New Howe Bicycles 5 per cent oS list prices Humber Bicycles 5 per cent off list prices Now is the time to buy. Send for Catalogues and forward orders at^Once, POLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. Exceptional Value for Ohriatmag Trade. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. BOOKS! BOOKS!! B^OOKSMI. For Prize and Presentation purposes. School Committees very liberally dea.fcjwith to endeavour to keep trade in the place. CHEISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS vorine, Gelatine, and Fringed Cards, hand-painted, unique, pretty, and chaste designs, Packet 7Q& Cards from 9d, Is, Is 6d, and 2s 6 i each. H. MTJONES.



S- ANDEBBON, Boot Manufacturer and Importer. fVjTILL open on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, a Retail Branch in Eaab Street, Ashburton, in the premises lately occupied by Harry Friedlander, for Sale of HIGH CLASS BOOTS AND SHOES. S. ANDERSON. Ifl6£ GRAIN SEASON 1894 Tl^E ARE BUYERS OF— WHEAT, OATS, B A B L E V, AND BYE GBABS. In Large or Small Quantities. ,„» Grass Seed Cleaning 1, OUR GRASS SEED CLEANER being admittedly the best and most effec tive in the Colony, we are prepared to clean Rye Grass and Cocksfoot on Farmer's account. Charges Moderate. Cornsacks, WE ARE NOW LANDING EX »«MAXWELL" 115© Bales, Which we are prepared to Supply at LOWEST CURRENT RATES, FBIEPLA.N D Ifi.B B BOS.