Another Victim of the Gale.

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Wellington, February 6. ELM.S. Lizard, which arrivefd from Milford Sound this afternoon encountered the full force of the north east gale en Friday afternoon. At 4 p.m. when the gale was at its height a heavy sea broke aboard, washing W. Tucker and A. Street, A.B's., off the bowsprit. Mea sures were at once taken to aave them but Tucker sank before help could be given. A lite buoy was thrown to Street ] who is a powerful swimmer but he was unable to grasp it, but managed to secure a lead line and was hauled on board in almost the lass stages of exhaust on. Three other seamen were washed on to to the upper deck and narrowly escaped going overboard, while a large boat, was carried away. At the time of the acci dent the vessel was about 18 miles south west of Cape Foulwind. The gale con tinuod with unabated torce, and at 3 a.m. on Saturday morning a large wbaleboat disappeared overboard. At 8 a.m. the vessel was hove to for several hours but the weather moderating she proceeded on har course. Tucker was a native of Devonshire, and 24 years old, and had been about seven years in the navy. Considerable damage was done to the deck gear,

Wreck of a Barque.

LOSS OF NINE LIVES.

Nelson, February o. The steamer Lily has just returned from the wreck of the Gazelle and brought two survivors, William Davidson a native of Finland, second mate and boatswain, who Was washed ashore at Waikawa Bay about a mile from where the ship struck, and Joseph Atkins Quintal, ordinary seaman, a native of Norfolk Island and a pearl diver, who swam to land on the ship striking. The latter climbed the hills and while searching for water saw some sheep and followed their track till he found the house of a Bettler named Wells, at Waikawa, reaching there the Sunday after the Grafton passed. Four bodies have also been brought up, those of Captain Rogers, t*nd Anderson, Olsen, and Tommy, three seamen. The bodies of the mate, Albeit Viking, and two seamen known only as George and Andy, and the cook and steward whose names are not known, have not) come ashore. All the men except the captain had lifebelts on. The barque left Thursday Island on January 3 for Lyttelton. Captain Swenden who had commanded her died at that island, and Rogers who was mate took his place, Albert Viking, a native of Norfolk Island, being shipped as mate. They first sighted land on Friday night, a little after nine, when all hands were called on deck. A fearful gale was blowing and the seas were washing the decks. All the sails were ultimately blown out of the bolt ropes save the flying jib, and apparently the exact position of the vessel was not known under the tattered jib. Efforts were made to keep the ship off the land, which must have been d'Urville Island. About 330 on Saturday moraine land appeared all round. The sea was ve~y high, and a bit later she struck against the High Bluff, marks where the rock had broken away being visible to-day. Quintal says that as the spars were falling he jumped over the weather side immediately, and kept himself afloat till daylight, when he got ashore without injury, save a bruised shoulder. Davidson and the mate stood on the forecastle head. Davidson says the ship struck thrice, then broke in three and went down, wherenpon he and the mate jumped- He got hold of the hatch combing after a time and drifted to Waikawa, nearer the French Pass, where he was picked up by Wells unconscious, but with the aid of rub bing a^d brandy revived. He is much swollen from buffetting. Alongside him were found the four bodies mentioned, all considerably battered. He and Wells made rough coffins and buried them, but they were dug up to bring here. None of the men were manied. Davidson, the boat swain,sMpped at Auckland where he says he has friends. The steward also shipped at Auckland where he was well known. He was an Englishman* The vessel must have come through the Beef Barrel rocks where, had she struck, uot a soul could have been caved. Nothing is known as to insurances. Invekcakgill, February 5. Mr Waterston, the owner of the barque Gazelle, does not insure vessels, so th*t the loss will fall on him. He thinks Kegers may hate mistaken the Stephen's new light for Cape Farewell and gone on starboard under the belief that he was going down the Wests Coast. Kogers shipped as mate in Sydney, and had no officer under him, being unable to get a man on Tnursday Island competent to act as mate after Captain Svendsen died. Dunedin, February 5. The Gazelle was insured for £250 in the United, and £1250 in the North Queensland. The latter is reinsured with the London, Provincial and China Traders.

CRICKET.

London, February 5. Stoddart will take the English cricket team to Australia in the autumn. It is reported that Grace, Gunn, and Skrews bnry decline to accompany the team. Sydney, February 3. In response to the request from Mr Davis, captain of the New South Wales team now in New Zealand, Newell, an intercolonial bowler, is endeavoring to obtain leave to go to New Zealand to strengthen the team in the match against all New Zealand,

CANTERBURY V NEW SOUTH WALES.

Chbistchurch, February 5. Robertson was not in form, and had about five chance* missed off his bowling, but he was far more easily negotiated than on Saturday. Labatt was very steady but unlucky, and it was left for Pearce and Palmer to secure the best averages. The fielding was not as good as on Saturday. 2nd Innings. Cowley, run onfc • J Waiford, Ibw, b Robertson » Miller, b Robertson ... "... ... J Searle, b Palmer ... ... ••• « Moore, o Labatb b Palmer y McKenzie, c Robertson b Pearce ... 60 Austin, b Palmer 21 Gould, t Wilding b Pearce ,« ... 45 Davis, b Labatt W E. Noble, not out lj» A. Noble, b Pearce * Extras _* Total... ... ... ...JOJ First innings • ••• ll° Grand total 324

The visitors leave by tne express to day for Timaru, where they play fifteen of South Canterbury on Wednesday and Thursday.

Bowling Analysis.

Of the Young People's Society of Chris, tian Endeavour, up to the end of November §03 branches had been formed in Great Britain, and it is estimated that there will be over 1000 by the end of this year. The official returns corrected to November Ist showed that there were 28,071 branches throughout the world, of which, however, 24 577 were in the United States of America. 1998 in Canada, and 1498 in "foreign and missionary countries." A National Con vention of the British branches will be held in London at Whitsuntide, 1894. Mr A, E. Button, M.V., is swjdent oi the JBntafc action,

Hampstead Town Board.

I The monthly mr eting of the Hampstead I Town Board was held last evening. Pre sent—Messrs Crooks (chairman), Orr, Rickman, Andrews, Elliott and Mac- I phersoh. COKRK 3PONDENOS. I A letter was received from the County t Engineer asking for authority to construct fords across the roads. The Chairman stated he had replied, giving the required 1 authority and his action was approved.— The County Engineer also wrote inquiring if the Board would approve of a slaughter house license being granted to Mr Hardy for part of R.S. 5800. It was resolved to reply that this Board has no objection to the license issuing.—The Commissioner of Crown Lands wrote, advising payment to credit of the Board of £8 11s 4d on ac count of reserve 1261 The Ashbutton Boiough Council invited the Chairman to attend the annual in&tallan<.n of the Mayor-elect. Received with thanks.— Mr Wilfred Badger wrote, enclosing a Hat of repeals and amendments as supple ment; to his Book of {Statutes. BOLL ALTERATIONS. The following transfers were ordered to be made on the rolls subject to pay ment ©f rates due.—Angelina Cook to Albert James Andrews—lot 92 R.S. 4904 ; E. J. Cox to George Giddings—lot 15 R.S. 5300. RESERVE 1415. A committee was appointed to inspect reserve 1415, and authorised to call for tenders for leasing the same, ACCOUNTS. Some small accounts were passed and the Board sat as a Board of Health, and received the inspector's report which was of a satisfactory nature.

The Waitemata Selection Petition.

Auckland, January 5. Mr Baume appeared for Mr Palmer and Mr Button for Mr Monk. The defence admitted nothing. In opening Mr Baume said Mr Monk promised if elected to distribute part of his honorarium amongst institutions in the district. ] Mr Button submitted that for a member to give part of his honorarium to a library is not a breach of the Act, Mr Baume said it would also be proved that Mr Monk gave it to be understood that money would be given to private persons who were sick. Mr Monk had promised to hand back to the district each year £90 of his honorarium. In the election petition casie, Palroer v. Monk, Mrs Eliza Clements deposed to having voted at Henderson, and that young Monk gave her 4s 9d, also drink and cigars. Her husband gave corro borative evidence. Maria Drumraond deposed that she also received drink and cigars. She got 2s to treat men in the bar of hotels. Mrs Clements, in cross examination, admitted that she had been imprisoned 99 times, and Maria Drummond admitted that she had been imprisoned 37 times for various offences. George Ryan, employed at Henderson's hotel, deposed to receiving 2a to treat some gumdiggers. Hiram Lyons, a gumdigger, deposed to havinp been treated by young Monk, who also shouted for the people in the hotel. The case was adjourned till to-morrow.

Hig-h School Board.

The monthly meeting of the Ashburton High School Board -was held on Friday. Present—Major Steward (chairman), and Messrs Andrew Orr, Donald W illiamson and Hugo Friedlander. RESIGNATION. The Hon. W. 0. Walker wrote, for warding his resignation, as he was about to leave the colony on a trip to England. The resignation waa accepted with regret, and Mr E. G. Wright—who had been ap pointed by the County Ccuncil to fill the vacancy on the Board- was elected chair man in Mr Walker's place. LEAVE OP ABSENCE. Mr Buchanan, the headmaster, wrote, asking that his son might be associated with him in the school for one month, and requesting leave of absence for six months, in which to visit England, and { proposing that his son should take his place in the school. Mr Orr moved that six months' leave of absence be granted to Mr Buchanan in terms of his letter, and that his son, Mr Edgar Buchanan, be appointed to take his place in the school, it being distinctly understood that Mr Edgar Buchanan was to be under the control of the Board, and receive his instructions from the Board. The motion was seconded and carried. RESERVE. Mr Dalgety wroce, requesting a redac tion in the rent of the reserve leased by him. It was resolved that, without prejudice to the terms of the lease, the Board accept £48 15s for the present year. SCHOLAB SHIPS. Mr Todd, Chertsey, wrote, stating that Ms siator had removed to Ohriatchurch, and therefore resigned her scholarship. On Major Steward's motion it was decided that the Board notify that it is prepared to give twelve scholarships this year— six for boys and six for girls—open to all schools in the county ; conditions to be—33 per cent in every subject and not less than 50 per cent gross. SCHOOL PROPERTY. It was resolved that, in consequence of much damage having been done to the fences and trees by cattle trespassing on the school grounds, the poundkeeper be instructed to impound all animals found there after school hours, excepting horses belonging to pupils. ARBJARS. Mr Friedlander moved that immediate action bo taken to collect arrears of fees and rents, and that a Finance Committee, consisting of Messrs Williamson and Orr and the mover, be appointed to take supervision of the Board's funds,. The motion was carried. AOCCUNT3. Accounts to the amount of £50 13a 4d were passed for payment, and the Board adjourned. '

LABOR ITEMS.

Melbourne, February 5. The Government have received in formation from Capetown, showing that the labor market in that colony is fully supplied, and anyone going there has little prospect of getting work. (Received February 6, 10.40 a.m.) j London, February 5. The Durham coal mineowners are combining to regulate the output and also the price of coal.

The Anarchists.

Paris, February 5. Vaillant has been executed. He died crying " Vive la Anarchic," The prison where the execution took place was surrounded by crowds of excited people.

CABLE NEWS.

The prize fight, Corbett-Mitchell, resulted in a victory for Corbett in nine minutes. It is reported that Count Caprivi, the Italian Premier, is resigning. George Childs, American philanthro pist, is dead. Mr Edward Burne Jones, the well known artist, has been created a baro net. Mr George F. Watts, another eminent painter, was also offered a baronetcy, but declined the honour. It is reported in London that the French Government have decided to deport the King of Dahomey to Tahiti. In his pastoral letter Archbishop Vaughan urges a widespread system of social unions for young people as an antidote to atheism and communism, consequent on the decay of religion. The " Daily News" is appealing for funds to assist the sufferers by the Liberator Permanent Building Society. It states that six of the victims by the crash have become insane. The Pope is creating six Italian car dinals with a view to electing his sue cussor. Seven American warships will co operate with the British cruisers in patroiing the Behring Sea fishing grounds. The Italian Government propose to monopolise the production of alcohol and matches and thus increase the revenue by £3,000,000 per annum.

INTERPROVINCIAL.

Wellington, February 6. At the annual meeting of the Welling ton Commercial Travellers' and Ware housemen's Association the report showed the roll of membership numbered 201, and there was a surplus of assets over liabilities of £369 3s 3d. Mr J. Duthie, M.H.R., was re-elected President of the Association. j The local Eight Hours Uemoastration Committee has decided to communicate with all the Trades Unions in the colony with a view to having Demonstration Day observed on the same date through out the colony. The last Wednesday in October is suggesttd as the most suitable date, and if this is adopted the Govern ment will be approached to declare the day a general holiday. Invjerqargill, February 5. In effecting repairs to a house at Glad stone to-day it was necessary to lift the floor. Mr T. Quinn, son of the proprie tor of the house, proceeded to trim the soil and throw disinfectants about as the odor was bad. In doing so he uncovered the greater portion of a human skull and other banes, besides those of animals. No trace of clothing was about, but one boot and a portion of another of very anti | quated make. The house was one of the oldest in Southland, being built by Mr T. J. White, an Invercargill merchant, early in the fifties. It has always been in pos session and occupation of refutable people. The house was nob raised above the ground level, bo that it is not probable that any one could crawl under and die there. The skull is believed to be that of a European.

Inspectors' Conterence.

FEU PRESS ASSOCIATION.

Wellington, February 5. As a result of the discussion on the proposals for improvement in inspection and examinations, the Inspectors' Con ference passed resolutions advising :— (1) Abolition of pass subjects in standard 1 and 2, form of examination and report to be similar to that at present required for thn preparatory class ; (2) Retention of passed class system in standards 3, 4, 5, and 6, with some modification in the direction of reducing the number of sub jects in the pass grant by the exclusion of grammar and geography. The Con ference also passed the following re solution :—That in the opinion this Con ference it is highly desirable that a new flora of New Zealand should be prepared and published under the auspices of the Government and that a deputation from the Conference wait upon the Premier to urge upon him the need of taking action in this direction, the deputation to consist of Messrs Wood, Hill* Petrie, Hendry, 'and Goodwin.

BRAZIL.

New York, February 4. News has been received that Admiral Mello, who has been under treatment for a severe wound sustained during the bombardment of Rio a few weeks ago, has again assumed command of the rebels. The loyalists attempted to recapture the town of Ouritiba, which was taken a short time ago by the insurgents, but after a fierce en gagement the rebels under Admiral Mello were victorious, and beat off the loyalists, the latter losing two hundred men. New Yore, February 6. News has been received that the Brazilian Government have seized an English vessel which was conveying dynamite to Rio de Janeiro, for the use of the rebels.

The People of Mashona land.

The Mashona is extremely frugal in his requirements; his grain, which when made into porridge forms the staple food of the country, together with catter pillars, locusts, and mice, is housed in granaries made of clay, and arranged round the hut; his shield, his assegais, and his axes are hung to the rafters ; when he goes to bed he merely spreads a grass mat on the floor, and lays his neck on a wooden pillow, so that b,is somtwhat elaborate coiffure doea not get disturbed in the night; most things he has are made of bark taken from the forest trees at cer tain seasons of the year—namely, his quiver, his bee-hive, and the long sau sage-like cases in which he stores his food, hung from the branches of trees in the kraal; and before the Chartered Com pany's days his only blanket was made of bark-fibre. The Mashonas are particu larly fond of dancing to the tune of a tom tom ; they keep op this amusement for an interminable time, never seeming to tire of the monotonous music, and the monotonous steps. When tfyeir husbands are away on a hunting expedition the women w jll pi ten get hold of the tom-tom and some of their husbands' weapons } executing a war dance for their own bene fit. The women all have their stomachs tatooed, or rather furrowed with cica trices, different tribes having different patterns, and chey have a dance which consists in smacking the afore-mentioned part of thefr person t*nd tijeir breasts alternately as they proceed, making there by a weird sound not altogether unlike the drum's,—*' Contemporary Review."

Infanticide.

Melbourne, February 5. Dr. Neil!, coroner, writing to the press, says that in 90 per cent. o£ five hundred infant corpses he has examined death was due to wilful suffocation, And he estimates that there are four teen hundred women Jiving in Mel bourne who have cheated the hang man. ]

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

(Received February 1, 10.40 a.m.) SERIOUS GRASS MRES. Melbourne, February 6. Hot weather has been experienced in Victoria, and serious grass fires are re ported in the Ararat district. It is believed the fire was caused by phos phorised wheat.

MORE GALE.

Bmsbanb, February 6. The shipping has been warned of a depression off the coast of Tasmania which is sure to affect the Tasrnan Sea between Hobart and Bluff.

TASMANIAN POLITICS.

Hobart, February 6.

The Tasmanian Ministry intend to make next session entirely a financial one. They will probably ask for sup plies for a year and hold a second ses sion in July or August. It is generally believed that Sir E. 0. N. Braddon, leader of the Opposition, will move a want-of-confidence in Government on the Address-in-Reply.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

[PEB PRKSS ASSOCIATION]

Another Would-be Suicide.

Auckland, February 6.

A married woman, the wife of William Grey, 'bus driver, mixed che heads of forty matches in warm water and drank the solution. Ttie poison was removed by,| the stomach ppmp. The woman is expected to recover. She had been suffering from an internal complaint.

William KcArtliur A Co.

William McArthur and Company have decided to carry on business as usual, but will close their Wellington house, the offers made for the business not coming up to •xpectations.

Professor AMI*,

Wellington, February 6. The Premier has taken legal advice on the point raised by Professor Aldis that, being appointed by Government he is re sponsible to Gopernment only. The Premier is advised that Government only acted as agent for the College Council, and has no liability.

llorowhenua JBlock.

Mr Macdonald reports on the Horo whenua block that generally Hunia has acted not unfairly to his tribesmen. The land offered them is valued at £3800, and what he retains at £41C0. The proposed boundary line is fair enough.

Iffortliern Xiinvs

Mr Cad man has forwarded to the Premier for Cabinet's consideration some suggestion he wishes laid before the Railway Commissioners. They refer to coal on the Auckland lines. He wants the freight reduced on Te Kuiti limestone, so that it may be taken to Huntly and burned into lime, and he alao desireb to see the coal freights reduced between luntly and Auckland to enable ihe local minera to compete with Newcastle coal.

<iirueiomt! Fiml

Dunedin, February 6 Some children playing at the Sandhills yesterday discovered a skull and decayed bonep, apparently washed ashore.

The Small Birds Nuisance.

During his recent visit to Christchurch the Hon. J. McKenzie, Minister of Lands, was interviewed by Mr G. W. Russell, M.H.R., in regard to the Government granting local bodies assistance for the purpose of exterminating small birds. Mr McKenzie said there was no prospect whatever of the Government giving any subsidy for such a purpose. As in the case of rabbits, which were destroyel by the runholders themselves, so the Govern ment regarded ifc aa the duty of the local bodies to cope with the small birds nui sance. Last year, in deference to the wish of a number of local bodies, he had re frained from introducing legislation on the subject, but the magnitude of the evil during the present harvest, and the inability of the local bodies to cope with it, had shown the necessity of the Go vernment introducing a general measure. It would probably take the shape of a Bill in which the country would be divided into districts, and over these dis tricts Inspectors would be placed, whose duty it; would be to see that the provisions of the Act in regard to the destruction of small birds were carried tub.

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PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. I HAVE much pleasure in announcii s to the Public of Ashburton and j Surroundiog Districts that I have opened i a shop in Tancred Street, under the management of Mr H. Field, where all my iroll known Herbal Remedies and all kind of Patent and Proprietary Medicines may be had at Christchurch Prices. Yours Truly, E. W. HALL, MEDICAL HERBALIST, 162 Armagh Street, and 117 Lower High 1|53 Street, Christchurch. f^SOOT%N(O kS^J powders! RELIEVE FEVERISH HEAT, PREVENT FiTS, CONVULSIONS, ETC. &* b* *«<i 9 "JOHK STEEDKAK *t7£rJ8 t!£ til mt ' Wa«*»orth f Surrey," mt «ww«d on the Gevernment St«m P tyfixed to taen , .„•.„* Sold By KEMPTHORNB PROSSER & 00.



A BOON xO HOUSEHOLDERS ALLANDALR COAL COMP AN V, LIMIT ED. A SAVING OF 25 PER CENT ON YOUR COAL BILL. WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOT^ Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Agent for the county, who will supply Customers in large or small quantities.



The Allandale Coal is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal, burn ing with a flame, does not sparkle, and leaves a white ash. It is both Cheap and Excellent. JAMES iLLIOTT COAL MERCHANT, ASHBURTON. n 145 TINWALD.~For sale, a bargain.-4 sections in one block between Harland and Grove streets. Terms if required. T. BULLOCK. ANTED Known—"ThVcorn^ls showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W. H. Collier.



LANDELLS A2JD PEESTON Burnett Street, nexb 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 wtth Charles Burrell 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 one. 1 Edgrar Buchanan, SENIOR SCHOLAR, UNIVERSITY OF NEW ZEALAND, IS willing to coach for Matriculation or University Degree Examinations. Ashburton, January 22, 1894 1 128 ATPI)INTMENT~bF A SUB-AGEJST AT ASHBURTON OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE.



IT is hereby notified for general infor tion that Soren Christokber William Moller, Sergeant of Police, has been appointed to be Sub Agent to the Public Trustee at Ashburton, from the Ist day of January, 1894. J, K. WARBURTON. Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, Wellington, January 18, 1894. 1 159 CRAIGHEAD AND BERRYMAN ARE the Lealing Tailors and Outfitters in Ashburton— BECAUSE They keep the Largest Stock of Fashionable Tailor ing Goods. BECAUSE They employ the Largest Number of First Class Tailors. BECAUSE They do the Largest Tailor ing Business. BECAUSE They give the Besb "Value, Fit, and Workmanship. BECAUSE Their Motto is— [g||* Satisfaction. CRAIGHEAD THE LE \BING TAILORS AND OUT FITTERS, _ASHB U R T O ». MA€PH£RIOV (Late with Alcorn.) /"GROCER AND TEA DEALER. (The Greea Frosted Windows opposite Mitchell and Turner's). CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, TINWARE HARDWARE, BRUSH WARE, Etc. Etc. Thueshing Machines supplied. CASH CUSTOMERS will find I am selling best goods, cheaper than any House in Town. Orders promptly attended to. Goods delivered daily, P MACPHERSON, Tancred Street,



Wheat! Wheat! i.TTTE ARE PROMPT CASH BUYLRS OF [ PBIME MILLING WHEAT, afc Highest Market Rates. We are also prepared to store Gmin on Farmers' acoounfc in our New Grain Stores, West Stkeist, Ashburton, on Very Favourable Terms. Full sized Corneacks and Twine Supplied at LOWEST Current Rates. KOLLiTT~& Co,, CANTEEBUEY FLOUR MILLS. Omnis and Stores : WEST STREET ASHBURTON, 2 1 JJEFORE YOU BUY FURNITURE DO NOT FAIL TO VISIT W. PIOKFORD & Co.'s „, FURNISHING WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET (opposite Mitchell and Turner's.) TRY US for Dining4room, Drawing-room, Bedroom and Kitchen Furniture TRY 173 for English and Colonial Perambulators TRY US for Flax, Flock, Kapok, and Hair Mattresses all sizes TRY US for Iron and Wood Bedsteads, Cots, Stretchers, etc TRY US for Duchesse Toilet Tables, Washstands, Chests of Drawers, Wardrobes TRY US for Looking Glasses, Toilet Ware, Pillows and Bolsters TRiT US for full size Upholstered Spring Mattresses, price 235, worth 35a TRY US for Picture Framing—pictures framed neatly*, cheaply, qaickly Good assortment of Mouldings to select from Venetian Blinds made to order, repaired and re-painted Furniture re-covered, repaired, re-polished, on short notice Just arrived 5 Bales Kapok of the best quality Country Orders carefully packed, free of charge, and half freight paid on the Mount Somers and Springbur line



W. PIOKFORD & CO., OABINKT-MAKEBB, TJPBOLSTEBBBS Etc (near Union Bank ) great cash bale. IN ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ROBERT ALCORN. QVER £3800 worth of Clothing, Drapery, Boots, Glass and Earthenware. Iron mongery and Groceries, which muit be sold. The clothing ia all Colonial made most of it to my own order from Colonial tweeds. There is a great variety of men's and boys' hats, men's and youths' white regatta and Oxford shirts. Linoleums, flannelettes, shirtings, and calicoes, all imported direct from the manufacturers; al to be sold at prices which must command a sale. ! A nice assortment of Ironmongery and Holloware, Glassware, and Crockery Great reductions in BOOTS for CASH, and a Large stock to select from. Man's Shooters Colonial made Bs, A large stock of Men's, Boys' and Children's Straw Hats, 3s 64 to 6a, Hats for 1 Bd, 2i to 3s, Hats for Is and Is 6d, Hats for 6d each. The WHOLE STOCK will be sold at very Low prices for CASH. EOBEET ALCOEN, 12 75 SAtWDERSBtJILDINGS.



WALL JPAPERS. J 5,000 Pieces. TUST LANDED, ex AORANGI, CHEAP PAPERHANGINGS of the Latest O Patterns and Designs. A SPLENDID SELECTION. CALiTaND SEE PATTERNS. PAINTERS and PAPERHANGINGS sent to any part of the town or etmnfcr shortest notice. JOHN FILSON, PAINTER AND PAPBEHANGER, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON. siteplTcjs sale,



— OF — DRAPERY, CLOTHING. & BOOTS, J^N D R B,W OR R will hold; a Great Clearing Sale>£ Surplus Stock, — COMMENCING - Saturday, January 13, FOR ONE MO NTH. — GENUINE BAKGAINS. -



A. J. WHITE'S Artistic and Economical House-Furnishing Warehouse, CHRISTCHURCIL FfIHE Recent arrivals of several Extensive shipments have made his stock J_ in all Departments most complete. s , v CARPETS, \ FLOORCLOTH AND LINOLEUM, FURNITURE OF ALL KINDS, BEDSTEADS AND BEDDING, UPHOLSTERY CROCKERY AND FURNISHINGS, IRONMONGERY ; A, jrWHITE INVITES ALL TO CALL AND INSPECT HIS STOCK, COTTAGES^iuRNISIIED Including CUTL.ER?, BLANKETS, SHEETS, EARTHENWARE, POTS, Etc, TWO ROOMS COMPLETE ... £9 to £10 FOUR ROOMS £17 to £25 FIVE ROOMS, from £35 to £80 SIX ROOMS - £50 to £100 CATALOGUES POSTED FREE. WAREHOUSE AND STEAM FACTORY, TUAM & St. ASAPHSTREETS, OHRISTCHUROH