A Lynching Outrage.

NEGROES TORTURED.

New Yoke, December 31. From Alabama news has been received that a number of negroes, who, it was alleged, had been guilty of acts of indecency, were subjected to lynch law. Their hands and feet were severed from their bodies, and, after being half-hanged, the bodies were riddled with bullets. i

The Wellington Seat.

Wellington, January 2. The petition againsb Sir Robert Stout's ©lection ia addressed to the Chief Justice. It alleges that Sir Robert Stout, by his agent, Mr A. H. Logan, offered or promised to procure valuable considera tion to one William Jackson Barry to induce him to vote for Sir Robert Stout, and that thia valuable consideration was < duly given in consideration of Barry having voted at the election. (It is understood thia section refers to a bet Logan ia alleged to have made of a suit of clothes that Sir Robert Stout would not get in). Other grounds are that Sir Robert Stout employed paid agents as clerks, canvassers, etc. ; that he hired conveyances to carry electors to and from the poll; and that by his agent Logan he Etia^e various wagers, bete, and other risks, with Barry and other persons. The p tition was delivered at the returning officer's residence in his absence on Jfriday, and a duplicate copy was posted the same date, Wellington, January 3. Mr Jellico has been retained by Sir Robert Stout for she defence, which will be an absolute denial of the allegations in the petition. The hearing of the case is not likely to take place before February.

The absence of the Returning Officer from Wellington has afforded opportunity for much conjecture as to the grounds of the the petition lodged against Sir Robert Stout's election. The petitioners are two in number, a waiter and a compositor, and the text of the petition is as follows:— 11 Your petitioners state that; Sir Robert Stout was in the election guilty of corrupt j practices in the following respects:— (a) The said Robert Stout was guilty of bribery in that he, by his agent, one A. H. Logan, offered or promised to procure valuable con sideration to one Win. Jackson B»rry, an elector for the said electoral district, to in duce him to vote for the said Robert Stout. (b) The said Robeit Stout, by his agent aforesaid, corruptly gave the said Win. Jackson Barry valuable consideration on account of the said Wm. Jackson Barry having voted at the said election, (c) Your petitioners say that the said Robert Stout was at said election guilty of corruption in that he employed or caused to be employed, various persons to act aa clerks, messengers, and also to act as committeemen and canvassers and in divers other capacities contrary to the provisions of the Cprrupt Practices Prevention Act Amendment Act, 1882, and the Electoral Act, 1893. (d) The said Robert Stout, for the purpose of pro moting or procuring his said election, made divers payments and contracts for payment on account of the conveyance of voters to and from the poll at the said election, for the hiring of carriages and otherwise, and for divers other purposes contrary to the provisions of the aforesaid statutes, (c) The said Robert Stout, by his agent, the said A. H. Logan, made divers wagers, bets, and other risks with the said William Jack- Bon Barry, and with clivers other persons upon the result of the said election, (f) The eaid Robert Stout by his agent made the said wagers, bets and other risks for the purpose, of promoting or procuring the election of the said Robert Stout at the said election. Wherefore your petitioners pray thau it may be determined that the said Robert Stout was not duly elected or re turned and that the e'ection of the said Robert Stout was void." The wager alleged to h»ve been nude by Logan with Barry is said to have been for a suit of clothe 3. Barry, bo the story goes, won, obtained the suit and demanded payment from Logan, who gave an order for payment signed by himself as agent for Sir R. Stout. The petitioners are well backed up, and have engaged Mr W. B. Edwards to fight their case.

CATHOLIC BAZAAR.

The last scene of the Cathoiic baztar ■was enacted on Tuesday, when the un sold articles remaining were disposed of by auction, and the hall was cleared for a social that took pkce in the evening. ! Seldom indeed has any undertaking of a similar kind in Ashburton been ao suc cessful as has been this bazaar. It began on Boxing Day evening, when it was formally opened by the Mayor, and every lawful evening during the holiday season the bazaar has been open, and its busi ness has been pushed with an energy and enthusiasm on the part of the ladies who conducted it that could not fail of success The Catholic body in this district showed at this bazsar nofe only how strong they were numerically, but also how strong is their love for the cause, and we are per fectly certain thab in no other congrega tion in the district could an army of women and girls be found to work as those members of the Catholic Church did —night after night, and far into the night, for one solid week—disposing of the goods that had been got together for the sale. The fancy work stalls carried some of tue finest work we have ever seen dis played in that hall, or anywhere in town, and throughout the whole bazaar every thing offered was of the best. Tha stall of fancy work on the left hand side of the hall as the visitor entered was presided over by Mrs Devane, but a ' whole host of willing assistants were at her call. This stall was a picture in itseif and did a great business. Just opposite, Mrs Hanrahan presided ai another fancy work htall, and adjoining this was the stall of the Children qf Mary. From each of thest> stalls fair emissaries went out by the dozen, and thanks to their energy \n selling tickets many articles were disposed of by raffle, and fetched good prices, that it would have been difjicult to find individual buyera for. Mrs Bishop was per haps the most popular stall keeper among the young fellows—she kept the refreshment stall and provided a good square meal for the hungry caep, and these were not a few among the many who had ridden er driven long distances to patronise the bazaar. Mesdames Small and Brankin had charge of tho produce stall, and it was astonishing how the stock at this stall never seemed to get any lesa, notwithstanding that trade was going on all the time. But like the widow's cruse of oil, the stock never faiitd, thanks to the business ability of the fair merchants who sold but bought not. A bicycle was rafflad from this stall, the winner being Mr U, Scott, jun. Ashburtori, and we daresay the maker wduld only be too glad/ to hand over his stcbk to Mrs Brankin, to be dis posed of in the same way, and give her a good percentage on the sales. On Saturday nfghfc the Simeness of the proceedings was agreeably relieved by a concert, the variou3 items of the pro gramme of which wero admirably given, and heartily applauded. And New Year's - night waa die last devoted to bazw work, As has been said, Tuesday saw the end of the week's work, and the young people danced to the music of Mr Gates' band. Throughout, the attendanca of me public was very good indeed, and as the financial result will stand somewhat iibout; niidtfay between £300 and £4l}o, the object for 1 which the bazaar was held ought soon to be achieved—that is, the transportation of the Convent building from its present site in Wakanui road to one more conveniently situated near the §ntre of tjie fcowaj

CABLE NEWS.

OwiDg to the excessively dry weather the nmize crep in the l+rafton district is partially ruined. The miners in Willarah colliery have struck work. The Admiralty plans of torpedo fittings have been stolen from Ports mouth. The Admiralty has ordered the con struction of a first class cruiser to steam twenty-four knots. An Englishman named Allender has been murdered and robbed in the hills near Monte Carlo. The deaths are announced of Charles Herae, artist, the Earl of Lovelace, and Lord Sandford. It is expected that the Tismanian million loan will be floated at slightly above the minimum. Ad infernal machine was thrown outside the Greek buildings, but an ex plosion was fortunately prevented The Manchester ship canal was offi cially opened to day in the presence of a hundred thousand spectators. Thiee hundred police prevented a demonstration of the unemployed at St Paul's, London, on Suuday night. Professor Marshall, of Owen's 00l lege, Manchester, was killed by falling over a precipice on Scawfell. The l( Investors' Review " considers the security for the West Australian loans equal to that of the Randt mines in South Africa. Mrs Knorr has been completely pro strated since the decision of the "Vic torian Executive Council to carry out the death sentence. The floods in Gippsland district, j Victoria, are subsiding. A boat con-, taining a rescue party was swamped, and three men-—Piggot, Brooks, and a Chinaman—were drowned. The Victorian revenue returns point, to the possibility at the end of the financial year of a deficit of £300,000 instead of an estimated surplus of £3400. At Thursday Island the members of j the crew of the dredge No 404, who are prostrated with fever, are making fair progress towards recovery in qua rantine. The Emperor of Germany has promised the Chancellor that he will abandon the proposed fresh taxation : except in the case where it is needed to reimburse the military outlay In reply to a question in the House of Commons Mr Mundella said Govern ment would not be able to bring in a Bill at an early date to provide for the compulsory marking of frozen meat. " Germania " announces that Prin cess Elizabeth of Bavaria has eloped with Baron Sefred. It is unknown at present whether they are married, and the Imperial family are greatly dis tressed. The Chicago press is furious at Mr Stead's behaviour, and denounces his language as the language of the slums. The women call upon him to begone. Mr Stead, however, reiterates his ex pression?. The Indian National Congress has passed a resolution regretting the clos ing of the mint, on the ground that the action of Government would harden the people in a feeling of hostility, and dislocate trade. .Among the New Year's Day honors are F. Lyell, M.P. for Orkney, a baro netcy, and Thomas Pyne, Companion of the Order of the Star of India, Captain A. H. M. Davies of H.M.S. Royalist has been created a CM G. The drill at St. Kilda, Victoria, revealed a splendid seam of coal four feet thick at a depth of 110 feet. It also showed favorable indications of another seam at 200 feet, with the possibility of a thick seam of black coal at 400 feet. The following New Year honors are announced :—Knights Bachelor—Hon Hartley Williams, Pusine Judge of Victoria, and Mr Manning, M.P., Mayor of Sydney; K.C.M.G.—the Hon Jenkins Coles, Speaker of the feouth Australian Assembly, and Mr W. Perceval, Agent-General for New Zealand in London ; Companion of St. Michiel and bt. George—Mr Fred. W. Webb, Clerk to New South Wales Legislative Assembly. The New South! Wales Premier's estimate in October last was a deficit of £210,000. The returns up to the end of the year show that not only has this amount been wiped off, but that there is a surplus of £16,000. This is the first time for ten years that the revenue has shown a surplus The principal decrease has been in the customs revenue, which showsa fallingof £121,000. The chief increases are stamps £29,000, land revenue £64,000, railways £11,500. For some unknown reason the Cabi net deemed It expedient to reverse their previous decision to dispense with the services of Dv Pearson, as secretary to the Agent-General in London. Some mention was made of the commercial flavor which it was previously sug gested should be given to the Agent- General's department, but Premier Patterson, after mature reflection, said it would be ridiculous to degrade the oflice of either Agent-General or secre tary by reducing it to the level of that I of a butterman.

THE ANARCHISTS.

[PBE PEESS ASSOCIATION.]

Paris, December 30. | The trial of Vaillant on a charge of throwing a bomb in the Chamber of Deputies will begin shortly, and the police are taking great precautions against an anarchist outrage. The Palace of Justice is being closely guarded. Washington, December 30. An infernal machine addressed to Eresident Cleveland was ppened by the police and removed to a place of safety. Mammd, December 61. The anarchists arrested in Barpe lona allege that the police resort to torture in. order to extort confessions. Athens, January 1. An infernal machine was thrown outside the Parliament Buildings, but an explosion was fortunately pre vented. Paris, January 2. Domiciliary visits to houses occupied by Anarchists in the chief cities in Erance have resulted in>he seizure of bombs, fuses, and many dynamite cartridges. A hundred persons were taken into custody, and a number of Italian Anarchists were expelled from the country,

LOSS OF THE ALERT.

Melbourne, December 31. Seven bodies of those lost in the Alert disaster have been recoveied, The survivor, Pointing, speaks in the highest praise of the bravery dis played by the captain and officers, He says that after the vessel foundered he saw his shipmates clinging to planking, and marvels how the accident was not observed by those at the Cape Schank lighthouse. Messrs Huddart, Parker and Co., owners of the ill-fated vessel, have headed a subscription list in aid of the widows and families of those drowned with £100.

Wellington, December 30. The steamer Alert, the losa of which was telegraphed from Melbourne, had ooly recently undergone an overhaul, including a new boiler, and was shortly to have been placed in the New Zealand coastal trade. Captain Mathisso'h was formerly second officer in the Union Company's service. Pointing, the survivor of the Alert disaster on the Victorian coast, was formerly in the service o? the Onion Steamship Company, and for some time was second cook on the s.s. Mararoa. He was known here to be a good swimmer, and used to boast that he cojld swim two miles with ease.

German Settlement in West Africa.

MUTINY OF NATIVE TKOOPS.

Berlin, December 30. Wows has been received that iha native force in Cameroons. Western Africa, broke out in mutiny and captured Government house. The German troops were called 'out and repulsed the rioters and re captured the house. December 31. Late news states the insurgents at Cameroons occupied all the factories for nine days, and uniil the gunboats rein forced the officials. In the engagement between the Germans and the insurgents many of the latter were killed, and the remainder fled to the bush.

The Trouble in South Africa.

(pee press association.;

Capetown, January 1, Conflicting reports have been re ceived as to the fate of Captain Wilson. The natives allege that he and his detachment were cut to pieces while gallantly fighting against heavy odds The natives are emphatic that a portion of Wilson's detachment escaped in the direction of Hartley Hill. Latest advices confirm Wilson's safety, but it is believed several days will elapse before he can reach a telegraph line.

LABOR ITEMS

PRR PRESS ASSOCIATION. London, December 31. At a meeting of shareholders in Greta collieries, accounts showing a debit balance of £20,000 were rejected, and a Committee appointed to con sider the propriety cf suspending work till trade revives. It was stated that the excessive price paid to miners ren dered the payment of a dividend re mote. Sydney. January 1. At the Keira, Mount Pleasant, and South Clifton collieries the reductions in the hewing rate are likely to be ac cepted. Speaking at a representative meeting of miners the chairman &aid the nationalisation of the mines was the only salvation for the men.

Imperial Politics.

COMPROMISE ON THE PARISH COUNCILS BILL.

London, January 2. The Unionist party in the House of Commons agree to assist the Govern ment in pissing the Parish Councils Bill by the 19th inst., on the Govern ment agreeing to modify the consti tution of the Boards of Guardians and limiting the powers of Parish Councils in hiring land for allotment to one acre of arable land and three of pas- j toral to each applicant, and otherwise protecting owners against injustice. The Radicals and some of the Con servative party are much incensed at the action of the Unionists, but the terms of the compromise will probably be observed by the majority both in the House of Commons and the House of Lords. The House of Commons will adjourn from January 19 until February 12, and the new session begin about Febru ary 20.

The Duke and Duchess of York.

[PER PRKSS ASSOCIATION]

London, January I. The Colonial Office has received the invitations from the Australasian Colonies, and they will be submitted to the Duke of York on Monday. It is expected that he will give his reply immediately. It is believed the Duke of York will reply that he is highly flittered at the request of the Australian colonies, but will require time to consider. He is consulting the Queen and Prince of Wales. The Princess's accouchement is expected in May, January 2. The " Daily News " urges the Duke of York to accept the invitation to visit the colonies and deprecates the suggestion that he should go alone. The paper adds that the tour would strengthen the ties between the colo nies and the Mother Country, and the visit would be a living symbol qf unity, which wquld assist i'ederation. (Received January 3, 1 p.m.) London, January 2. The Duke and Duchess of York, the Prince and Princess of Wale^ th,e Queen, t|nd the Government, have con sidered the invitation extended by the Australasian colonies to the Duke and. Duchess of York, Though the abso lute terms of the decision have not been made known, it is certain that the purport of the reply will be to cor dially express gratification at the kindly feeling prompting the invita tion, and regret that domestic reasons; compel then} to decline thisf year, A hope will h& expressed of a more favor able chance of accepting the invitation later on. It is officially announced that the Duke and Duchess of York cannot visits APtolia this yoa^ 1

BRAZIL.

[per press association.]

New York, December 31. It is reported that a further bom bardment of Rio de Janeiro has taken j place, and many citizens were killed. « Bio de Janieko, January 1. Ifc is reported that Admiral Mello was seriously wounded by a shell, and proceeds to New York for treatment.

The Maori Elections.

Wellington, December 29. For the Westerm Maori elections all the returns are now in. The following is the result: — Ropata Te Ao ... ••• 817 Pepene EVetona 727 Te Wirihana Hunia ... 3*55 Ngarangi Kafcitea .- ... 324 Meha Aperahama 274 Eruera Whakaaka ... ... 227 It is stated in connection with the elec tion that aa soon as Major Kemp regains his status as a Maori elector by removing his name from the European roll, Mr Ropata Te Ao, the newly elected member, will resign in his favour. ____________

School Examinations.

TINWALD.

The following is the Inspector's report on the Tinwald School, examined on November 22, 1893: —

Percentage of passes—3B '9. Percentage of failures—7.27 Marks Class Subjects. (0 to 100) Grammar 50 History ... 60 Geography 55 Elementary Science, Object Les sons, etc 50 Total 215 Percentage on class subjects— 53.75 Marks Additional Subjects. (0 to 20) Repetition and Recitation 14 Drill and exerciss ... ... ... 14 Singing 10 Needlework , ... 16 Subject matter, reading lessons ... 14 Additional marks ... ... 68

Organisation- —Standards 7 —2, Mr Cul verhouse, headmaster; John Lewis, P.T. 3. Standard 1 and ¥ —Miss Louisa Bishop, infant mistress j Rebecca Jones, P.T. ]. Remarks.—The epidemic of measles has been exceptionally severe in this school district. The firs' case of sickness occurred about the middle of July, and from that date to the present time the attendance has been more or loss seriously afLcted, On Ihe two d»ys of the exami nation fiO of the 131 pupils on the roll were absent, bufc" this pxces.-ivo ab senteeism was not entirely due to illness among the pupils, as several were deterred from being present by the wet weather which prevailed. Tn 'he infant depart ranfc 23 of the 57 pupils under the charge of Miss Bishop put in an appearance and they acquitted themselves in a moat creditable manner. They did all the work required of ihem in very pleasing Blyle, their attainments in re?ding and counting being remarkably good. The classes in standards 2 and 3 had also a large number of vacant places, but the pupils who were present did theii work very well indeed, and, with the upper standards, well maintained the high repu tation for efficiency which th« school has earned under the management of Mr Cul verhouse.—L B. Wood, Inspector.

SPORTIING

C.J.C. SUMMER MEETING.

Christchurch, January 2. Following are concluding events :— Selling Race —Addington 1, The Winchman 2 Lord Asten 3. Time—l.l 7. Dividends—£3 12s and £8 14s 6d. Ckaven Plate —Vogengang 1, Reflec tor 2, Johnny Faa 3 Won by a length Time—l.2BJ. Dividends—£s 12s and £4 15s, Interval Stakes—Dunoon 1, Victim 2, Barnardo 3. Time—l.44£. Dividends - £3 16s 6d and £5 2a 6d. Post Handicap—Persuasion 1, Inez 2, Addington 3. Time— 1.43 J. Dividends ~£4 7s and £8 3s.

COMMERCIAL.

(Received January 3, 11.10 a.mJ London, January 2. Three months' bills are discounted at 1$ per cent.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

Sydney, January 3. Wheat, chick, 3s 2d ; milling, new crop, 3s 2d ; old, 3 a 6d ; flour, best roller, £8 12s 6d to £3 15a. Oats, market dull, prime feeding sorts, 2s 7d. Bran, quiet, 7d ; pollard, B|d to B£d. Peas, Prussian blue, 4s 9d to Is lOd. Potatoes, locally grown, £3 15s; Warrmimbool, £4 15s to •£5. Omons, £10. Butter, dairy made, 6d to 7d ; factory, 9d. Cheese, prime, 4|d. Bacon, best quality, 6Jd to 7|i ; hams, New Zealand, la Ofd. Melbourne, January 2. Moderate business has been done in the wheat market; new crop, 2s Bd. Oats, fair stout, 2s 3|d, Adelaide, January 3. Wheat, 2s 9d ; .flour, roller, £7 53 to £7 103. Bran, and pollard, £B^d to Bfd-

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

AUSTRALIAN.

PER PKESS ASSOCIATION. (Received January 3, 11.50 a.m.)

SENSATIONAL ABFAIR.

Melbourne, January 3. A curious affair occurred on the esplanade in Albert Park, South Melbourne, last night. A young girl, named McLellan, was walking with her lover, named Birtle,.when sh suddenly drank the contents of a bottle, which she tlu-ew in her lover's face, remarking " There, you will be troubled by me no longer." Before she could be stopped the girl jumped over the pier, leaving Birtle dumb-i founded. Satchel, a well-known cyclist, i jumped after her, but was compelled to relinquish bis hold in order to try and save himself. A life buoy was thrown down, but in the dim light Satchel could not see it, and both he and the girl were drowned und & the eyes of hundreds of spectators. (Received January 3, 11.30 a.m.)

THE TE ANAU CHILD.

Sydney, January 3. Rev. Mr Archdall, director of the children's home at Ashfield, has satis factorily explained to the police the cir cumstances surrounding the child com mitted to the care of the stewardess of the s.s. Te Anau, which died on the voyage to Auckland. The child was shipped under its father's instructions, and the latter, residing some distance out of Auckland, was not in time to meet the arrival of the steamer. A WIFE BEATER SHOT. A woman named Hyde shot her husband in the head at Newcastle. She says he was shamefully ill-using her, and she fired the shot in self defence. The man's recovery is doubt ful. | BURNED TO DEATH. Between Sunday and Monday no less than six persons were burned to death in the several colonies by the accidental burning of their residences.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

PEK PRESS ASSOCIATION. Criminal I*r«c««diiig». At a meeting of the creditors of David Thompson, fkxmiller, Otaki, the Assignee was requested to take criminal proceed ings against the debtor, who, amongst other things, admitted having toW certain creditors he hadflix stored in Wellington awaiting a rise in price in order to induce them not to press for wages, whereas at the time the flix wa? actually sold and the money in his possession.

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Entertainments. TD"D"FIUOWSn! ALT" To-Morrow Night, THURSDAY, JANUARY 4. A GREAT MUSICAL ATTRAC TION. THIRST appearance in Ashburton of the J- most gifted Vocalists and In strumentalists of Australasia, the famous !*ai,ueh - BfSAunoanr COMPAMY. TO-MORROW NIGHT. MRS PALMER (nee Carandini) will sing —"Romance" (Presioso), Weber: fl'ite obbligato, Mr John Lemrnone.and " I Cannot Mind My Wheel; Mother." MRARMES BEAUMONT will sing— " The Blue Alsatian Mountains," and "An Evening Song." MISS MAGGIE STIRLING will sing "lS on Pui Mesfca" and "Caller Herrin' " MR A, H. GEE will sing-" Thou Art Passing Hence," and "The Village Blacksmith." MR JOHN LEMMONE will play Flute Solos—" Rhapsode Neapolitaine " and "Graceful Dance." IMR WALTER BARKER, A.R.A.M., will play Harp Selo—"Autumn." Quart—" Moonlight " and " Funiculi, Funicula." Trio—" Sweet is the Breath of Morn " Duet—" A night in Venice." Duet—(Flute and Harp)- "Dream after the Dance.' Popular Prices of Admission—3s, 2*, and ONE SHILLING. Plan of reserved seats at H. M. Jones. Doors open at 7.15, commence at 8. Carriages, 10.15 0 clock. PHILIP STUART, 1 18 Manager.



Tenders. TENDERS?" ~~ SEPARATE Tenders, to ba in by the 10th inst.. invited as under ; — I —for erecting cottage near Wester field. 2—For same—labor only. Further particulars on application to 1 20 WM. SMITH, Lagmhor,



TENDERS. npENDERS are invited for Stooking 1 280 A cres more or less, wheat and o&ts, on |he south bank of the river, adjoining Dr Tweed's property. Tenders, addressed to W. Houston, and left at Mail Office, will be received up to TUESDAY, January 9, at two o'clock.



Friedlander Bros W^E^HAVEFoVPrivrte^S^Tdouble seated Phaeton with hood, pole, and shafts complete ; nearly new. Also a double set of harness in perfect order. Full particulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS. R. FRIEDLANDER, I*l4 Auctioneer.



JMAl¥»Ell&lSoni»'E«iciMlyi»*l Extract There are imitations of Eucalypti Extraot in th market now, products of simple distillation forming rude resinous oils. In order that these crude oils may not be taken, Our Pure Volatile Euci» lyptl Extract, which is recognised by the medical division of the Prussian Government to be of perfectly pure origin, as per information forward to us through the Consul at Melbourne, Ma^ou 2, 1878 we state: — It is proved )}y tests made by the Medicial Clinics of the Universities at Bonn and (Jreifswal', Prussia, and reported by Dr Schulz, Professor of Pharmacology at Bonn, and Professor Dr Mosler, Director of the Medical Clinic at Greifswaldj that only productq $hd; are saturated with oxygen and f^eed Cf articisi'resinou's and other substances., adherent to primary distillation, will Cfijslpp the sanative qualities proper to the plant, according to these authorities, and accorJing to Pro feSsor Dr' Lister, of England, and to Drs Bauer, Mclntire, Wood, Hazard, etc., of A merlca, Is the only extract correspondingto sciontific teate, and the only one which possesses th.o P^QPB? ther-apeutio value, SANDER * SON'S EUCALYPTI EXTRACT All other crude oils are to ba. classed among the turpentinos, which have, when used as medicine, no therapeutic effect and are abandoned as an internal medicament. These so called Eucalypti Extracts, which may have received dlst nction at Exhibitions as commercial articles and are used for mechanical pur poses only are discernible :— 1. By their deficiency in pungent odour {wh^cji oxjx product, the only genuine Eu6a,iypiji Exirac de velops most finely through its surplua of oxy '<?■ ). 2 By th.eir alcionolio thin ana mobile appearance, being reduced iv specific density through the presenoe of aold« 3. By their Uatso, the result of the contracting tea denoy of resins and tennates. If these crude oils, so oallei oucalypti extracts a.ra applied by mistake in oases of croup, h, -o^p^is, diph theria, internal inflammaticr,,^ tyMn*wy, wounds, tjhe tbec<Ese{ju,euc,aii:e most appaling.' For safety alway auk always tor £and«r ami Sons' £ncalvpti K^trac* and get the old, well-tested and reliable prawrjtiQn.—Sandhursti Victoria, AustralA -» 1 «»n4«r l»wi« ft*?



MONDAY, JANUAEY 15, 1894, SALE OF FURNITURE AND HOUSE HOLD EFFECTS. WE ARE instructed by Mrs Halsell, who is going on a visits to England, to Sell bj ! PUBLIC AUCTION, on the above date, at her residence, Tan cred street West, near the English Church, the whole of her Household Furniture and Effects wi hout reserve. § Sale at 12 30 p.m. FRIKDLA»DER EROS, R. FRIEDL4NBEB, 1 15 Auctioneer.



fTHHE Rev. Mother and Sis'ers beg to thank most sincerely the Ladies' have organised and t so, sueaissfully carried out the late Bazaar. Also all who have in any way contributed to, thia suocess,.



Public Notices. WE are selling, as we have for eighteen me nlha past, seven feet irch Hurdles at 2s 9d; seven feet .D.L. Hurdles at at 5a 6J each. TUCKER & BEAN, 10 135 West Street. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. _j RDL E ~ HURDLES. 7ft Hurdlea,,2s 9d each in any quantity. W. H, COLLINS & CO , Timber Merchants.



OHEAP PROPERTY. 372 aoT.s 372 situated near tha County f?a:eya?ds and Agricultural and Pastoral Associa tion's Show Grounds. Account of the Mov'gi^ces. Price £8 10s per acre. fllHfS was originally part of the Fair- JL field Estate and formerly owned by Mr Grant. There is a dwelling house ; stable, and other buildings erected on the property. On account of its being cVjse to town an increase in value may rea.wn ably bo expected. Apply to T. BULLOCK, SPECIAL NOTICE FOR CHRISTMAS NEW" Season's Fruifc, Cane Sugar, and all other lines at extraordinary Low prices for CASH—at D. MACPHERSON'S, TATSCRED STREET.



ASHBURTON WOOL SALES f nHE Second Sale of the Season will take place at the ORANdE HALL, ON TUESDAY, JANUARY 30, 1894. At 2 p.m. When all She Foreign and New Zealand Buyers will be represented. MILES & CO., Limited. I FRIEDL&NDER BROS. DaVID THOMAS. JOHN G. RESTELL, (for theN.Z. Land Association). j H, ZANDER, (for Ford and Co.) 12^246 TINWALD. — Chaap Prop arty Centrally situated, being not far from i the Railway Station T.S. 150, contain- \ ing 1 rood 6 perches with well-built four roomed cottage thereon. Must be sold. T. BULLOCK.



Christmas, 1893. WE have just opened out a Splendid Assortment of FASHIONABLE SUITINGS, FANCY WORSTEDS, AND WEST OF ENGLAND TROUSEBINGS Specially Imported for the Present Season. $~HT Our Motto is •' Satisfaction." By giving a Good Fit, Best Workman ship, and Honest Value we find our old Customers return and bring their friends for their next New Suita. This is the Best Recommendation for ORAIGHEAD & BERRYMAN, THE LE .DING TAILORS AND OUE FITTERS, ASHBURTON,



Assigned Estate of W. J. S. McDowell, of Hhids, near Ashburton, Storekeeper for Tale, As a Going Concern, THE STOCK IN TRADE, GOODWILL FREEHOLD OF STORE, BAKERY AND BUTCHERY BUSINESS WITH BOARDING-HOUSE, FULL PARTICULARS with Stock Sheets can be obtained on the ] Premises, Hinds Messrs Friedlander Bros.,* Ashburton, And Messrs Cook and Gray, Accoun tants, Ohristchurch. To an energetic young man with moderate means, this offers a good oppor» tunity to work into a very profitable little business. Wm. R COOK "iTrustees HUGO FRIEDLANDERJ irustees# 2 96



ASHBURTON HORTICULTURAL SOCIETY.



ENTRIES for Cottage Garden com petition will close with the Secre tary at five o'clock on SATURDAY, January 6, 1894. J. 0. CAWSEY, 1 17 Hon. Secretaryi FOR SALE—2 sections well situated in Clark Street, Allenton, being lots 22 and 23, containing 2 rods 6 parches, part of R,S. 8767. T, BULLOCK, ASHBDRTON BOROUGH COUNCIL. EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. T HEREBY dt clare Mr Richard Bird, -*- being the only candidate nominated, i to be duly elected a member of the Ash burton Borough Council. CHAS. 1. FOOKS, Returning Office*. A&hburton, January 3, 1894. 1 16



Government Notices. THE CHEVIOT ESTATE. IV"QriCE is hereby given that a further -^ area consisting of Fobty-two Farms, comprising 10,791 acres of First and Sec:nd-class AGRICULTURAL LAND, will be open for application for LSABK in Perpetuity on and after Monday, the 15ih day of January, 1894, at tli3 La.id offices, Christchurch, Timaru, and Cheviot. I Rents from 3s to lls per acre per annum. Areas from 02 acres to 552 acres, The Mansion Hoote and 5,000 Acrhs of Land will also be offered for Sale in one lot, for Cash, on the 10th January, 1894. Upset, £25,000. Plans and terras, with full particulars of t|\» !a,nda and brief description of each (section, can be obtained at any Land Office in the colony. JOHN Me-KINZIB, 13 & MiaistwofLi^i,



LANDELLS AND PfiESTON, Burnjett Street, nexfc Ashburton Club, ENGINEERS ft CYCLE EXPERTS, MANUPAOTURERSofthe Ashburton Express, and Agents for thd lead ing firms in England. The famous premier (Helical tube) path racers in Stock. Pumps, Lawn Mowers, Sewing machines, and Engines of every description REPAIRED. Stencil Plates, Name Plates, and En graving done. CHBAP CHRISTMAS GIFTS, MRS "ADAMS XITILL hold a Monster Cheap Sale of FANCY GOODS and TOYS FOX ONR MONTH In Shop lately used for Refreshment Rooms, COLEMAN'S BUILDIJSGB, 13 192 JSejtfc Collier's.



WALL jPAPERS. J 5,000 Pieces FUST LANDED, ex AORASOI, CHEAP PAPFRHANGISGS of the Latest (J Pattern-i and Designs. A SPLENDID SELECTION. CALL AND SEE PATTERNS. PAINTERS and PAPERHANGERS sent to any part of the town or countr at shortest notice. JOHN WILSON, PAINTER AND PAPEBHAHGEB, CORNER OF ARCADE AND BURNETT STREETS, ASHBURTON.



GREAT CASH SALE. i IN ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ROBERT ALCORN. /^VER £3800 worth of Clothing, Drapery, Boots, Glass and Earthenware. Iron- mongery and Groceries, which must be sold. The clothing is 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; all to be sold at prices which must command a sale. A nice assortment of Ironmongery and Holloware, Glassware, and Crockery. Great reductions in BOOTd for OASH, and a Large stock to select from. Men's Shooters Colonial made Bs. A large stock of Men's, Boys' and Children's Straw Hats, 3s 6i to ss, Hats for Is od, 2i to 3s, Hats for Is and Is 6d, Hats for 6d each. The WHOLE STOOK will be sold at vary Low prices for CASH. EGBERT ALCOEN, 12 75 SAUJPDERS BUILDINGS.



An- ' ■'■ f^C^% firM $&¥$ Xhe iJovnev.'{ J!§^^^2lj3*v) THE foll^WlN(3 ■ f^W^^^^^^ SPECIAL PURCHASES X^^^^^^^^^^^^^^are ow being offered and are Y^w^^^^^^Bßl^ early tk^pection, Leaths Shirtings 4|d yard y%iZ?^' !*dS& s£^4- Djuble Width Cashmeres in «^^^« jeff? fr <^~v3l s^%Zik dark navy and black. Is yard """I^iiy^fs^L Tweed Dress M.aterialsJ3d and A Choice lot of Cotton Delaines 5d and 6d yard Blue and White Striped Galatei 4|d yard Strong Grey Calico 2s lid dozen White wide Calico (one yard wide) 3a 6d dozen Pongee Silks for Trimming, in all colors, la 6d yard Another delivery of our celebrated Uorsets, 2s 6d pair Boys' Galatea Hats lOid Some New Shapes in Ladies' Summer Hats, lO^d'amt ft each Men's Suits, all sia3S,j22a 6d and 25a 6d ,. ■*■■■ THE STOCK^OF MILLINERY, DRAPERY, CLOTHING] & BOOTS is now one of the choicest in South Canterbury! W H. Collier.



BOOTS. G. L. BEATH & CO., TANCRED STREET. ASHBXJRTON "\7~IELDING to the expressed wish of their numerous Customers have entered X into a SPECIAL CONTRACT * WITH MESSRS TOOMER, SONS & CO., of the Leicester Boot and Sliae Factory, Lichfield Street;, Ohristchurch, FOR A SUPPLY OF THEIR OELEBR&TED liIOM BRAITD BOOTS & SHOES. Consequently we are now in a position to cffer the most raeful makes of their manufacture at WHOLESALE PRICES- G. L. Beath&Co., TANORED STREET, ASHBXJRTON.



NOTICE. W. ELMSLY, / ' (Late of Sydney), COACH AND BUGGY PAINTER. PpA VING tiken over Paint Shop from jLJL W. H. Paget, is prepared to PAINT all classes of Vehiclf s at Lowest Prices. AH orders promptly attended to. 12 JIT i P. ULA€PHJGIISO]¥ (Late op R. Alcorn's) ; "DIST? CANE SUGARS for Preservin purposes can be had at the new Shop TAKCBED SSTREET, Opposite Mitchell and Turner's, TEAS A &PEOIALTY. My 2s Blend can't be beat; in Ashburfco Look out for the grßen-fros"ed window Goods delivered Daily in any part of Town. D. MACPHE.RSON TANCRED STREET Ashburton, " JO