COUNTY COUNCIL.

The ordinary monthly meeting of the f Ashborton County Council was held: to-day. Owing to the bad weather axid \ harvest operations, no quorum was secured till afternoon, when their were present—Measra Hugo Friedlander (chair man), E. G. Wright, C. J. Harper, Duncan Cameron, and Donald WilJiam son. chairman's statement. The Chairman's statement was read as follows :— The Commissioner of Crown Lands in forms the Council that the road applied for by the Council to connect the ending of Coldstrearo road with the stock bridge over the Rangitata river is shown on the public maps, and therefore the Council's request for this connection is complied with. I have asked the Commissioner for a plan of the same so that this road may be shown on the Council's map. I have had two interviews with the Return ing Officers for the Ashburion and Rangi tata licensing dibtricts on the forthcoming licensing elections, and will give the Council the result of these meetings to day. Mr Allan informs me thit it is not ( hta intention to abandon the proposed Acton-irrigation scheme, and will write to the Council further on this matter. The Wakanui Creek Committee have met since last meeting of the Council, and will present their report to-day. The brand book of the county ia in the hands of the Sheep Inspector to be revised up to date. The rate books for the forthcoming rate are in a forward condition, and will be ready shortly for inspection. Mr Walker forwards his resignation as a member ©f this Council in consequence of an intended trip to England, Mr Elmslie has written to the Council on the matter of gorse on road recently fenced off by this Council. engineer's report. The Engineers' report w as read as follows Ajshburton-Rangitata Water Supply.— The service in this district has been well maintained during the last month, with the exception of the Wheatstone and Waterton races, which were somewhat intermittent for about a fortnight, as the result of tampering with sluices at Tinwald and Westerfield. I would suggest that some reward should be offered for the obtaining a conviction in such cases. The supply from the Hinds gorge continues to be ample, and so far it has not been neceessary to construct the deviation near the dam authorised some time ago. One of the flumes over creek ii gorge will require to be lengthened a few feet, as, during freshets, the south bank is being worn away. I have pegged off a line of race for Messrs Cree, Kellehan, Roberts, Ballan tjne, and Doyle, but the construction of it will have to be delayed till the grain crops on part of the route is harves'ed. As requested, I have sent to the Commissioner of Crown Lands for plan and particulars of races for perpetual leaseholds in Rangitata district and have no doubt the Land Board, at its first" meeting, will authorise payment to this Council. With reference t6 the further proposals for expenditure of" thirds" on water supply it will be necessary to meet the settlers and ascertain their views as to sub-divisiona, etc. before showing the scheme with sufficient detail. With reference to the question of sheep bridge in Hinds Forks, I am now of opinion it should be erected. The race crosses the road considerably on the skew and the width and volume of water seem to render such a convenience neccessary, and bridges over the same main have been erected near the north and south Hinds. The expense should not exceed £4 103. Mount Somers Water Supply.—l ordered the necessary cement ior the repairs of dam and flumes, and the work is now in hand. The mains will also be overhauled as soon as possible, Ashburton-Rakaia Water Supply.—For about three days from January 20 a partial stoppage of supply over greater part of the district was caused by the blockage of nearly all the inlets with Bilt during the fresheta in the rivers at the time; Clear ances were made with the least possible delay and the headworks suffered no permanent damage. I have altered the culverts at Jones' according to the arrange ments made when you visited the spot. The race for Messrs McKay, McLean and ethers near Cairnbrae is nearly completed. The Netherby race is also well forward, but the fords have yet to be constructed. Re the pond service asked for R.S. 27196 I see no objections to it, provided it is made thoroughly retentive, and the banks sufficiently high to throw the water back into the race. Mount Somers Tramway —I inspected this tram last month and found it in good order. The earthwork contract for widen ing embankments is not quite finished, but this is not interfering in any way with the traffic. The cattle-stop at Mount Somers station will be fixed without delay. County Bridges,—Some small repairs have been executed recently. Further repairs will shortly be necessary on South Ashbur ton bridge, and at Taylor's stream. Pudding Hill Stream.—The ranger's reports that a considerable portion of the embankment erected to divert the stream from the road in riverbed has been washed away. The travelling shingle and great declivity render that site so precarious dur ing floods that I question whether it is advisable to reinstate the embankment, but I will report on this matter more fully at next meeting of Council, or earlier if re quested. Gauging Streams,Ashburton-Rangifcata.™ I have again gauged the streams in this district, which, notwithstanding the wet weather do notshow any appreciable increase in volume. TAMPERING WITH SLUICES. It was resolved on Mr Wright's motion that a reward of £10 be offered for in formation that will enable the Council to convict any pers»n or persons tampering with the sluices of Westerfield water races. HINDS GORUE FLUMES. It waa resolved that the Engineer be instructed to carry out the necessary work, WATER SUPPLY. The application for a water race for Messrs Roberts and others, as recom mended in the Engineer's report was granted. THIRDS, On Mr Harper's motion the Engineer was instructed to proceed with the work of preparing plans for expenditure in Connection with thirds. RANGITATA SHEEP BRIDGE. The Engineer's recommendation in the matter of a Bheep bridge at Rangitata was agreed to, MOUNT SOMERS WATER SUPPLY. The Engineer's report on the Mount Somers water supply was agreed to. WATER SUPPLY. A pond service was granted to Mr Kartell for R.S. 27196. Mr E. G. Wright reported an inter view with the Crown Lands Commissioner in the matter of Mr Gee's application for a water supply, and the Commissioner had promised to get a report on the proposed work and reconsider it. He then moved that the Engineer be instructed to pre pare a list of all charges for the main tenanca of tha water races which are at present chargeable upon the occupiers of lands contributing thirds, and that the Crown Lands Commissioner be lequested to authorise the payment of all such charges out of the accumulated thirds, so long as these funds shall remain available. He thought the principle was a good one. If the funds were available for roads they should be available for its equivalent water supply. Mr Williamson seconded the motion. Mr Harper thought that as the Act did not provide for maintenance— perhaps an ommission—the Council could scarcely go against it. The Chairman also considered that if water races were to be constructed out of thirds they should be maintained from the same funds. He would therefore support the resolution, which was then put and Queried, (Left sitting')

The "Evening News" Case.

Sydney, February 1. When Mr Hindle's motion of censure on the Government over the Copeland incident was retouched the galleries wer« cleared. Mr Hindle said he declined to discuss the matter behind the backs of the public, and withdrew his motion.

THE aNARCHISTS.

Pa£ls, January 31. The Anarchists threaten the life of President Carnot if Vaillant is exe cuted.

THE WEATHER.

The weather to-day has been anything but harvest weather. Rain fell from an 1 early hour in the morning, and continued all day. The previous day had been all that tha farmers could wish for harvesting, but as nighc came on the fast falling glass and the suspicious sky raised fears of further untoward weather in store— either in the shape of what really did come or an equally unwelcome wind storm. The »"ain appears to be pretty general over the island.. At Christchurch the heavy rain stopped the cricket match, and at Timara all harvest work has had to cease.

Timaru, February 2. Ie ia raining heavily to-day. We have had bad weather for the harvest so far.

empebatuke and rainfall at chertsey fobjanfaky, 1894.

CRICKET.

CANTERBURY V NEW SOUTH WALES.

Christchurch, February 1. After lunch De Maus and Labatt made a fine stand, and as the later batsmen all scored well, the total stood at 295 for the loss of eight wickets when the stumps were drawn at 6 o'clock. De Maus scored 113 in splendid btyle, Lebatt totalled 42, P«arce 37 (not out). Wilding 29, Palmer 19, Ridley 15, Collins 10 (not out.)

February 2. As it is still raining heavily, the cricket match has been postponed.

Canterbury*—First innings.

Of the brilliant performances of DeMaus and Labatt, the " Press " reporter says : —"Three wickets were down for 23. However, at this stage, DeMaus and Labatt, who were commonly supposed to be in very indifferent form with the bat, came to the rescue, and after settling down, both gave a masterly exhibition. DeMaus claims first notice, and his 113 was a performance t® be proud of, for he met the bowling when at its best, and when the buwlers had just got rid of three of our besfc men for next to nothing. He gave a difficult change at the wickets when he had made 9, but after this left no loop hole for the Australians His defence was very sound, and the way he used his height in smothering Austin's slow breaks was admirable. His hitting alao was as good as it always is, his off-driving and forward cutting frequently '• bringing down the house." The only blemish on his performance, except the chance re ferred to, was his running between wickets. He ran Labatt out badly, for although the run was a sharp one DeMaua should have responded to Labatt's double call, especially as he had sent the ball to third man, and L&batt was himself taking the risk of a close run. The victim of this mistake shared the batting honors with DeMaus, for he. too, met the bowl ing at its best, and played the game thoroughly. His defence and his hitting all round was a scientific display, and the mist&ke of his partner robbed him of a rosy chance of a big score. He had helped to carry the score from 23 to 140, and he and. DeMaus made the going easy for the subsequent batsmen, and they are entitled to a large share of the credit fo" the good score ultimately put up. The visitors' bowling was of good all-round excellence, but it was met by equally good batting on a thorough wicket, and, of course, none of the trundlers have startl ing figures. Austin bore the brunt of the attack, sending down 240 balls during the afternoon for four wickets, and about a hundred runs. This, under the circum stances, was not a bad performance. He bowls a slow ball with a big off break and seems to have a good command over his length. Miller, the other first bowler, trundled steadily, but only got one wicket for 60 odd runs. He bowls left hand round the wicket and varies his pace con siderably. Gould got a couple of wickets but they cost him 60 runs, and although he has the break that is nowadays requi site for a bowler he did not seem to be very deadly. Noble, although he struck us as being a bowler of more than average merit, was not (successful in getting wickets. Cowley and Moore both had a turn with the leather, but were alike un suscessful. The changes in the bowling were indeed many, in fact we doubt if we have ever seen so many in the same space of time." In speaking of the visitors' fielding too much praise cannot be given them for their fine display. They are certainly a long way ahead of Canterbury cricket in this 3 department. About the middle of the afternoon they mailed the ball some what, but this looked more like care lessness than anything else. Their clean picking up and smart returns in the earlier And latter parts of the day stamped them as a fielding team of great ability, Their catching, too, was a magnificent performance. Except a hard chance at the wickets and one in the long field, which a faster runner than McKenzie i might possibly got to, no chances were misaed. On the other hand, some very difficult ones were snapped up, thjae by E. Noble, Davis, and Walford being especially worthy of mention.

Affray With Buglars.

THE POLICE ASSAULTED.

(Received February 2, noon.) Sydney, February 2. A desperate affray took place at an early hour this morning in Bridge Street between the police and burglars. Constables Ball, McCort, and Lyons shadowed three men, whom they saw leaving the Union S.S. Company's offices. When the two parties got close together, the burglars turned I round and drew their jemmies, felling McCort and Lyons with crushing blows on the h«ad. Ball, who evaded several blows directed at him, started in pursuit of the men, and one of the latter drew a revolver, but did not iire it. Several other constables joined in the hunt, and after a desperate struggle, in which two more constables were severely injured, two of the burglars were captured, but the third man succeeded in making his escape. It is thought the burglars expected to take a lot of cash in the Union Company's office in the shape of passenger fares by the Mararoa, which left for Auck land yesterday; but they were dis turbed before they got anything. The four constables who were injured were taken to the hospital, and the latest ad dee was that they were in a serious condition. ..^

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PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.

(Received February 2, 11.15 a.m.)

PANAMA CANAL SCANDALS.

Paris, January 1. D. Cornelius Herz is prepariog three volumes of letters, dealing with the Panama Canal scandals. It is ex pected the publication will cause a great sensationjj

A GRAIN TAX.

iß&The Customs Committee has adopted 8 francs duty per 100 kilos of wheat. Provision, however, is made that when the market price of wheat is 25 francs the duty will be reduced, and abolished when the price is 34 francs. .... .„,

AUSTRALIAN.

THE IMPERIAL PASSENGER ACT.

Sydney, February 2. Some amusing scenes have taken place owing to the enforcement of the provisions of the Imperial Passenger Act. Many passengers begged to be allowed to proceed by the Hauroto, which left on Wednesday for "Welling ton, but the officials were inexorable. One man who intended to ship a num ber of horses by the vessel was debarred from doing so as the Acfc does not pro vide for the shipment of such animals. The Act only legislates for 400 ton vessels. The Mararoa was surveyed under the Act prior to her departure, and was enabled to take her full com plement of passengers.

"STOPPETH ONE OF THREE."

[ Melbourne, February 3. Sequestration has been granted in i the estate of Mr Arthur Garner, the well known Australian entrepreneur, on the petition of the General Finance Agency, to whom he was indebted to to the "extent of £15,000. The Oom pany > however, hold security for the greater part of this sum.

BANKRUPT.

The old established firm of Phillips and Turnbull are bankrupt. The trading liabilities are small, but there is a considerable sum in contingent liabilities in regard to uncalled capital in various companies. The bankruptcy does not afteot the Sydney house, or the firm of Turnbull and Hobson.

GUN ACCIDENT.

Christchukch, February 2. A young farmer, named Robert Ed wards, aged 25 and unmarried, was found dead pear Kaiapoi this morning with a gunshot wound in his head. He had been suffering from influenza and complained of pains in his head. He took a gun from the house with the intention of shooting swamp hens, as the day was too wet for harvesting. When he was one hundred yards from the house a shot was heard, and on a child proceeding to the spot, Edwards was found lying on his back near the lagoon. Death must have been instantaneous. There are no further particulars.

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WelHugrtoii Water Supply.

Wellington, February 2. The city surveyor has drawn the Council's attention to the enormous consumption of water within the city. The quantity used for all purposes, ex clusive of electric lighting, is 5,000,000 gallons in twenty-four hours, or an average of over 150 gallons per head of population. The surveyor said that unless this undue consumption were checked it would soon be necessary to incur a very large expenditure to increase the water supply. The Ceuncil will con sider the best method by which the waste may be checked.

lligii School laiftiiectorg.

TiMAitr, February 2. The High School Board unanimously adopted a resolution requesting the Minister for Education to appoint Government inspectors for all endowed secondary schools,

IXialioji Moran'M If enltl|.

Dunep^n, February 2, Bishop Moran \s in a very critical state.

Jfrencli Consul.

Mr W. T. L. Travers succeeds the late Dr Lostalot de Bachoul as vice Consul for France in New Zealand.

! THE ASHBUBTO?? GUARDIAN: FBIDAY, FEBBUABY 2, 1894.'



1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16

A 12 70 53 58 68 74 75 75 68 72 69 79 80 85 97 69

S3 § 56 50 45 41 47 53 55 58 58 68 59 65 57 65 62 53

*«5 .5 "3 a) 004 0 120 018 o'l2 Oil 0 90

i a 17 J8 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31

S i .s 60 55 1-10 66 50 1- 7 60 47 o*ll 70 49 73 55 79 61 o'o2 75 58 0.42 59 51 0-44 65 56 69 55 69 50 004 74 36 C-66 57 33 64 45 73 51

Total-4-41in



Cuff, cE. Noble b Austin ... Lawrence, c E. Noble, b Austin Harman, c Searle, b Miller .., DeMaos, c A. Noble b Gould Labafct. run out E. V. Palmer, b Austin A.. E. Ridley, c Davies b Gould F. Wilding, c Walford b Austin W. Pearce, not oat J. U. Collins, not out; Extras ...

... 5 ... 12 ... 1 ... 113 ... 42 ... 19 ... 15 ... 29 ... 37 ... 10 ... 12

Total for eight wickets

... 295



BOROUGH OF ASHBURTON. NOTIFICATION OF VALUATION. TAKE NOTICE.—The Valuation List for the Borough of Ashburton for the year 1894 is now open for inspection at the Borough Council Office, Baring Square west, Ashburton. All objections thereto muat be Jeffc at the Resident Magistrate's Court, Aahburfcon, on or before the fifteenth day of February next, addressed to the Assessment Court, and a copy of every such objection must be left at the Town Clerk's office not leas than seven days before the next sitting of the said Court. OHAS. E. FOOES, Town Clerk. Borough Council Office, Aahburton, January 15,1894, 1 98



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Puoiic Notices •— : -»_,— ft — Edgar Buctianaw, SENIOR SCHOLAR, UNIVERSITY OF NEW ZEALAND, T S willing to coach for Matriculation or "*- Univeisity Degree Examinations. Ashburton, January 22, 1894 1 128 MISS SOIiOMOIT, nnEACHER of Pianoforte, Voice Pro -1 X duction, and Singing, resumed Lessons M OND AY, January 22. Intend ing Pupils should apply early at Mrs Ranger's Boarding House. 1^ 133



[A CARD.] Mrs A, C. Claridge, TEACHER OF PIANOFORTE, ORGAN, AND SINGING. COX STREET, JASHBURTON TERMS ON APPLICATION. W- BRYANT, BAKER AND CONFECTIONER, WILLS STREET, NEAR ODD FELLOWS' HALL.



ALL descriptions of Pastry, Con* fectionery, Wedding and Birthday Cake, etc., of the best quality supplied on hort notice. Parties, Balls and Picnics, cartered for at reasonable terms. 12*136 WE HAVE for Private Sale a double seated Phaeton with hood, pole and shafts complete ; nearly new. Also a double set of harness ia perfect order. Full particulars from FRIEDLANDER BROS. R. FRIEDLANDER, I*l4 Auctioneer,



I 7 enders. TO BUILDEKS. mENDERS are invited for the removal JL and re-erection, Jof additions and alterations to the local Convent Buildings. Plans, etc., to be seen at the Presbytery Burnett Street, where tenders musb be left not later than the 15th instant at noon. The lowest or *any tender nob neces sarily accepted. M. de H. DUVAL, Architect, 2t5 Timaru.



THE EOT FLY. VUI IN CHINS Patent Horse Throat JJIL Protectors can be had in any num ber at low prices at James Hbseltine's, Saddler, Ashburton and Tinwald. All infringers of the patent will be pro secuted. It7l



TENDERS. In the Assigned Estate of W. J, S. Ml j Dowell, Storekeeper, Hinds. nnENDERS are invited for the purchase X of Stock, consisting of Drapery, Clothing, Boots, etc. Tenders close on TUESDAY, February 6, at 3 p.m. Full particulars on application to FRIEDLANDER BROS., 2*6 Ashburton. Public Notices



O. SIACPHERSOM (Late with Alcorn.) /GROCER AND TEA DEALER. br (The Green Frosted Windows opposite Mitchell and Turner's). CROCKERY, GLASSWARE, TINWARE HARDWARE, BRUSHWARE, Etc. Etc.



STR4YED into my paddock at Hamp stead, one Limb. Owner oan have same by paying expenses,—l. Hoarb. 1 154 | ' ' hampstead town board. ALL rates unpaid by March 1, next, will be sued for without further notice. By order, CHARLES BRADDELL, 2 4 Collector. ~~~ TO CONTRACTORS. WANTED at once—Stacking Con tractors for Springfield, Methven. Apply imnisdiately DUiNCAN CAMERON, 2+7 Springfield. APPOINTMENT OF A SUB-AGENT AT ASHBURTON OF THE PUBLIC TRUSTEE.



Threshing Machines supplied. CASH CUSTOMERS will find I am selling best goods, cheaper than any House in Town. i Orders promptly attended to. |Goods delivered daily. B) MACPHERSON, Tancred Street. TIN W ALD. - Cheap Property", Centrally situated, being not far from the Kailw&y Station, T.S. 150, contain ing 1 rood 6 perches with well-built four roomed cottage thereon. Must be sold. T. BULLOCK.



PUBLIC ANNOUNCEMENT. I HAVE much pleasure in announcing to the Public of Ashburton and Surroundiag 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 1f53 Street, Christchurch. TINWALD.—For sale, a bargain.-4 sections in one block between Harland and Grove streets. Terms if required. T. BULLOOK.



XT is hereby notified for general infor tion that Soren Christopher 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. I 159 TO LET, Cottage on Town Belt, North, near the High School T. BULLOCK. To those desirous of acqnlring a piece iof land near town : For Sale or To Let, lots 84, 85, 86, originally part of Fairfield Estate, below the County Salsyards and near Fairfield road. T. BULLOCK.



Friedlander Bros THURSDAY, FEBRUARY"!, 1894. SALE OF "HOUSEHOLD FUBNITURE. WE are instructed by Mr Mark Scott, who has removed to Rangiora, to SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION, ON THURSDAY NEXT, FEBRUARY 8, At his Residence, Burnett street, THE WHOLE OF HIS DINING, DRAWING, AND BEDROOM FURNITUBE; ALSO, KITCHEN UTENSILS & SUNDRIES. Withaut the slightest Reserve, Sale at 12.30 p.m. FRIEDLA.NDER BROS. R. FRIEDLANDER, 1*169 Auctioneer.



fjlOR SALE—Lot 22, f-acre, Church _U Street Hampstead. T. BULLOCK. , FOR SALE—2 sections well situated in Ciark Street, Allen ton, being lots 22 and 23, containing 2 rods 6 pßrchea, pare of RsS. 8767. " T, BULLOCK. 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. , 1 170 Ashburton. TO LET. — Dwelling-house of five rooms, centrally situated, corner of Casa and Moore streets. Possession can be given next week. T. BULLOCK .___ —^



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WE have appointed MR JAMES ELLIOTT, Coal Merchant, Ash burton, Agent for the county, who will supply Customers in large or ami! quantities.



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J Business Notices I Charles Hawkins, I OP j TINWALD. OTHILE thanking his customers for *» past favors wishes to remind the publis if they want real good ralue for their money, they might do worse tW stop at Tinwald. No cheap stuff bought for a low quotation, but his motto is to give satisfaction, bo as to expect cus tomers back again. ROSLYN BLANKETS, WOOLS & FLANNELS, kept in stock. —Also— THE "STANDARD" BOOTS. Boots made and repaired on the pre mises at the lowest price Not being under the expense of large stores is able to compete and give the best value, as a steady increase in trade j is a proof. ,



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MAIL Sf GUARDIAN. CHRISTCHURCH AGENCY. "IyTR J. R. SIMPSON has been appointed our A.GENT at Chriatchurch, and is authorised to make Contracts for Advertising and Printing, and to giw c receipts on our behalf. THE ASHBURTOiJ PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMITED, fper Wsi, J. Steward. January 6, 1894. POSTERS, Dodgera, Billhoade Programmes, Memorandum Formt Wedding Cards, Memoriam Cards, In vitation Cards, Order Blccks, Threshing Machine Books, Receipt and Delivery Books, Banquet Menus, and Tickets of a kinds.



ASnBURTOS PMMii CO LIMITED, Having a supply of Superior Jobbing Type, Fancy Cards, and Special Lines of Paper, can execute ver% description of Printing oa the shortest notice, in the best style, and <it reasonably rates]



BEATH'S SUMMER SILB, COMMENCING : Saturday, January 20, 1894. j AFTER a very successful season we have decided to offer^the Balance of OB : SUMMER STOCK AT EXTRAORDINARY lOW 'PHICJBB, to make>oom for new Shipments of WINTER GOODS. 1 Appended are a few of the Bargains to be secured*. Men'a Strong Grandrille Shirts, both with and without cellars, 3s 9d and 3s lid, now 2s 6d each Leather Shirting 9|d, now s|d 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 choioe, 5s 6d the costume A Magnificent Assortment of Light Summer Dress Materials from 3i 6d the dress OTHER LINES EQUALLY CHEAP, EVERYTHING^REDUCED. OTHER LISTS WILL FOLLOW. G. L. BEATH & CO., M'ANORED STREET ASHBURTON NOTICE. ASHBUBTON FURNITURE WAREHOUSE, TANCBED STBEBT. JUST arrived a large assortment of Fancy Tables, Chairs, and Ornaments of 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 outs 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. No tet heA MreßS ,- T H UibRILL AND CO., [(LATE PICKFORD AND UNDRILL,) OPPOSITE ARCADE, AND NEXT BUILDING SOCIETY'S OFFICE, J.TANCRID STREET. H. M. JONES. Cycles, Cycles, Cycles, rjEARED Ordinary Reduced to] £20 Raleigh Bicycles 5 per cent off list prices New Howe Bicycles 5 per cent oS Hat 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 Christmas Trade. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. BOOKS! BOOKS!! BOOKS!!! For Prize and Presentation purposes. School Committees very liberally dea.tfwith to endeavour to keep trade in the placa. CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CARDS vorine, Gelatine, and Fringed Cards, hand-painted, unique, pretty, and chaste designs. Packet 7as Cards from 9d, Is, Is 6d, and 2s 6d each, JBL M7JOM&. TINDEEBON S ~ Boot Manufacturer and Importer. WILL open on SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 3, a Retail Branch in East Street, Ashburton, in the premises lately occupied by Harry Friedlander, for Sale of HIGH CLASS BOOTS AND SHOES. 8. ANDERSON. GRAIN SEASON 1894 WK ARE BUYERS OF— WHEAT, OATS, BARLEY, AND RYE GRASS. In Large or Small Quantities. —! Grass Seed Cleaning. OUR GRASS SEED CLEANER being admittedly the best and most effec* ' tive In the Colony, we are prepared to clean Rye Grass and Cocksfoot oa Farmer's account Charges Moderate. j Cornsacks. WE ARE NOW LANDING EX •• MAXWELL" 1150 Bales, ! Which we are prepared to Supply at LOWEST CURRENT RATES, FRfFDLANDER BK<>