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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit Thursday, dkecember 6, 1894 CHINA'S DEFEAT.

Tluk capture of Fort Arthur by the Japaneso shows how greatly the Chinese forces, both naval and military s have been demoralised. Throughout •the whole campaign, the fighting men on the Chinese side have displayed a limpness m war amazing to people with lighting instincts m them, and when the tremendous strength of the country m men is considered, with its alleged unlimited resources m wealth, one naturally seeks for a cause. It can hardly be found m cowardice. The Chinese soldiers are not naturally cowards, as has been shown when, under good leaders, they have taken the field and, as for instance under General Gordon, done prodigies of valor. It must be sought for m some thing ebe, and readers who have followed the course of events through out the short period during which the conflict with Japan has been going on^ will have little difficulty m tracing the cause to the gross corruption which rules throughout the Chinese Empire. Every official m China looks after his own interest first, and the interest of the state he serves and the proper dis charge of the duties of his position, come a long way after the first and grand consideration of self. Confi dence among the rank and file of an army officered m such a manner must be nil. The subalterns with no faith n their superior officers; arid the superior officers suspicious of the generals, and these of ■ the departments above them —demoralisation cannot tail to re#ijlfc, Sjiclr being the case, one cannot wonder at the forces of this immense country suffering ignominious defeat at the hands of mi fc^ from the ranks of whose soldiers and sailors, commissariat and ordnance, the ele ments of weakness—intrigue and cor ruption —are conspicuously absent, and m their place are to be seen m active work, loyalty and patriotism. It was owing to the same ignoble causes that France m 1871 had to bow before the conquering German. Believing m her vast resources and her complete preparedness for war, France took the field against her Tentonic rival, and every reader knows how sadly she sui'e^ed overthrow. This Chinese affair is but an Extern repetition of the history of tfoe Wesfe, France paid m coin to Germany an indemnify jyhich, it used to be proudly stated by the victorious soldiers, would, if laid dow^ }}} silver florins, rim to rim, i;each froi^ P#ris to Berlin. China will have to pay so^jp such vast #urn to Japan. France lost all her Rhine provinces, apd lier yrpsftge o^l ! tKe frontier riv^r, anejf the German war sfiing Die W^cht am Rhein/' which sounded a trifle vain-glorious "m the car& pi tUv N Qiuvokei's at tke

nent of the war, whs a song of triumph indeed long before the close. Similarly, China will have to say farewell to Oorea, and perhaps have to surrender to Japan other territory should the cupidity or the prudence of that plucky little country suggest its acquisition. Out of the war of 1870-71 Germany came a united empire. Previously German weakness had consisted m the fact that Fatherland was cut up iuto petty little state?, each with its kinglet andcourtlet, its expensive Government, its costly administration, its peddling little army badly drilled and poorly equipped. In this disunited condition —a house divided against itself—Ger many would not have been able to fight France, and Prussia could not have hoped to be successful alone. But when a united and patriotic people joined as one country under one Emperor s and fought as one army against a common foe, that healthy union which is strength for a common purpose was too much for the govern ment and the forces of a country into whose ranks corruption and intrigue had eaten like a canker worm. Yet while Germany rose at once by her victory to rank with the first nations of the world, and France was terribly crushed for a time, to-day their posi tions are but little different. France has not recovered her Rhine prestige, but having paid her indemnity she has recorered from the effects of the crush ing blow she then received, and is now as prosperous as ever. Intrigue and corruption are not wholly banished from her high places, but they are leas m evidence than of yore, and we may perhaps be justified m believing that they are less rampant. At any rate she is now as strong nationally as she was when Louis Napoleon went out against the Teuton, and gave his son Louis his baptism of fire—that son whose young life was sacrificed by Zulu assegais m voluntary service with the British. China, we take it, will not be crushed by the heavy indemnity Japan will exact, but will recover as France has done. Perhaps, too, she may learn, as France has learned, the secret of her weakness, and direct her attention towards overcoming that weakness. If she learns that lesson wellj it will be a good thing for her. But there is a fear beyond this. France passed through a trying crucible of civil war even while the enemy was at her gates, and the terrible Commune had to be wiped out before the country settled down to peace and good govern ment. Indications are not wanting of a Chinese civil war m the near tuture —a war which may be fought with dire results to the whole East, for should the party of progress aod en lightenment now ruling give place to one whose aim may be to go back to the old jealous exclusiveness, the western nations may find themselves with other Chinese wars upon their hands which would be serious matters for the people of that great country.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr R. Westenra has bosn re-elected Chairman of the Christchurch Charitable Aid Board. Lady Glasgow has left for Wanganui to select a residence where she proposes to reside with her family during part of the summer. Ihe North Olago Daily Tinm says that the Government intend to shift; stipendi ary magistrates about from district to dis i trict at intervals. White grabs, which burrow into the earth during the daytime and issue forth en masse at nightfall to devastate vegeta tion of every description, are doing much , damage aboufc Masterton. 1 In spite of tie dull times m Sydney, the breweries are doing well. Messrs Tooth and Co., I imited show a profit t><r the half year of £37,962, and have declared a divi dand of 7 per cent. A candidate for Mayoral honors at Mas terton informed the astonished ratepayers that' he didn't care what the papers said, because he had a hide ou him like a rhinoceros.' In Hastings, Hawke's B»y, several Maori boys may be seen as assistants m tradesmen's shops, etc. The idea started with some of the boys at Te Aute College, who conceived the idea of learning a trade. An unfortunate mistake was made by a Christchurch printer the other day. He received an order for 100 wedding invita tions. Too late it was discovered by the people chiefly concerned that they ten*.: 'Mr and Mrs ■" -desire your 'presents at the marriage of their daughter !' The southern portion of San Francisco mail leaves Onehunga by the Mahinapua. and is expected to reach Wellington by the express train from New Plymouth to morrow night. In thab case a steamer, probably the Penguin, will be delayed to take the South Island bags on toLyltelton immediately on the arrival of the train The annual Garden Party m connection with St. Mark's Church, Rakaia, is this year to be held on Wednesday next- December 12—in the Parsonage grounds. The Burnham brass band has baen secured for the occasion, and there will be the usual abundance of refreshments, and plenty of provision made for amusement. We understand that Mr E. G. Crisp has accepted appointment aa Government solicitor at Ashburfeon under the Advances to Sottlara Act. We also learn from the Waimulc 7 hues th&t Mr ,}. R. Clement, kolicitor, of thab town has been appointed to the like position for that locality —Mr Heber Newton has been appointed for Oauaaru.

Yesterday afternoon the Rakaia bridge sustained further damage from the freshet, and traffic was again interfered with. There are now some fifteen spans more or [ less insecure, and the river ia still very j high. The express from Dunedin was I v lable to cross, and her passengers had to walk over the bridge and embark m another train sent to meet them, A young man met Avith a rather serious accident m a singular manner at Hunter ville the other day lie was lying on the grass w«th a sheath knife m his belt, and while he was turning over on his back, the knife ran intq his back about three or four inches, fortunately just escaping his heari, It will be a good many weeks before he is able to get up from his bed. liri'UßixiES XX the blood—We have seen hosts of letters from people who have re ceived great benefit from the use of Clarke's Bood Mixture. It cannot be too highly estimated, for it cleanses and clears the blood from all impurities. • his is a good testimonial from the "Family Doctor "which goes on further to say : " It is the finest blood purifier that science and skill have brought to light, andwecan wit!h the utmost confidence "recommend it to our subscribers and the public generally." F or Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, Sores and Pimples of all kinds its effects are marvellous. Thousands of testimonials. CUrke'a Blood Mixture is sold everywhere, at 2s 9d per poiple. l^eware of worthless mitations and substifcuteaf

A full report of the Ashburton Trotting Club'a Spring Meeting appears on the fourth page. Captain Edwin advises that heavy galea generally from tha westward may be expected up to midnight of to-morrow. ■ Attention is drawn to an apology published m our advertising columns by S. toalek watchmaker and Jeweller. Attention is drawn to the fact; that the annual Garden Party m connection with Sfc Stephen's church, always a very pleasant re-union, takes place m the Vicarage groundson Wednesday December 12. At a meeting of the South Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board, held on Wednesday, a good deal of disgust was naturally expressed at a report that a woman m one of the townships is about to be confined of another illegitimate child, the Board already paying for six of htr children at Burnham at a cost of over £100 a year. A surgical operation was performed by » Carterton farmer, Mr R. Butler, the other day, of an unusual character. A valuable cow of his burst her udder, aad if the general practice had been followed ' the owner would have had the suffering animal killed. Instead oi that he cut out the entire quarter, and it is satisfactory to learn the wound is healing, and the remaining three-quarters giving fall milk, — Observer. The Auckland Observer hits the nail on the head m the following paragraph : — Poor Captain Mclntosh ! Many of the Southern papers have presented their readers with portraits of the captain- No two of them are at the least bit alike. An Invercargill weekly represents the captain as a burly looking person half navy, half bushranger, and cross-eyed at that. We have a suspicion that this ' bl-ck' has done duty before now as • Ned Kelly. ' In referenca to Mr Sealy's letter Mr W. Shearman points out that the gentleman who signed the document regarding the Monday holiday was Mr Thomas Scaly. On referring to the copy of the advertise ment we find that Mr Shearman is correct as the initial is certainly "T" though from its peculiar formation, and the fact that Mr T. Sealy's place of business is at Tinwald and not m East Street, the com positor may be excused for making the mistake. We observe that at; the meeting of the North Canterbury Hospital and Charitable Aid Board held at Chtistchurch on Wednesday a q aantity of correspondence was laid on the table with regard to charges made by an inmate of alleged cruel treatment of patients m the Ash- I burton Old Men's Home, m the direction of showing that the statements made were inaccurate. The matter was referred to the Ashburton Home Committee, with a view to making other provision for the man's maintenance. A meeting of the Ashburton Amateur Swimming Club was held at the Arcade Chambers on Tuesday night, Alfred Harri son, Esq., captain, m the chair. Several new members were proposed. The captain reported the circumstances of a i young man being nearly drowned m the baths on Sunday morning 5 and that several years ago he (Mr Harrison) had approached the Borough Council on the subject of providing life belts, but the matter was shelved. A3 the baths are public it was pointed out that life-savins appliances should be provided m case of nesd. It wab resolved that the Council be again approached on the subject. It was also dpcided that longer distances must be swum at the monthly races, those for the current month to be- juniors 100 yards, seniors 220 yards. A quantity of | correspondence and general work having bean attended to the Committee ad !journed, ' At tha S.M. Oourfc this morning, the Returning Offiser m the Ashburton licens ing election found himself m a peculiar position. He had obtained judgment against tha County Council for legal expenses occurred i» connection with the election. The Connfy appealed against the judgment, bub the proverbial law's ddlay came m again, and the lawyer who had done the work, declined to wait until the parties corserned played out their game of battledore and shuttleoock. Be therefore sued the Returning Officer, and gat Judgment. The Returning Officer wondered why the chairman of the County Council was able to set the judgment of the Court at defiance while he was oom pelledropay. Hh Worshippointedoutthat the ju .'gmenfr of the Court had not been set at defiance, only appealed against to a h'gher Court The lawyer had done the work for the Returning Officer, and would have to be paid, while the Returning Officer must fight out his dispute m the higher Court.

THE COREAN WAR

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION.]

Toiqo, December 5 The Japanese Government insist that a Chinese Ambassador be sent here to discuss the peace proposals. Captain Von Hannekin is organising a Chinese army of 100,000 men, which will bo commanded by European officers. Washington, December 4 j The United States Government have I demanded that the six Great Powers should, under section 61 of the Berlin Treaty, iutervene m the strife between Japan and China.

Land and Loan Company

London, December 3 The report of the Land and Loan Company of New Zealand shows a loss of £1500 on the year's workings, chiefly due to the depreciation m the value of sheep, December 4. At a meeting of the Land and Loan Company of New Zealand the share holders suggested that it was desirable to wiud up the Company, and the directors promised to consider the matter.

MR RICHARDSON.

Perth (W.A), December 5 Mr llichardson succeeds Mr Mar mion, as Minister of Mines. Mr Parker, Colonial Secretary, has resigned, it is believed, owing to friction m the Cabinet.

SHEAVED FOR THE PRESENT

Sydney, December 5 The Legislative Assembly, after con sidering the Council's amendments m the Labor Settlements Bill, decided to lay the measure aside.

School Committee.

HAMP3TJSAD.

The monthly meeting of the Hatnpstead/ School Committee was held on Tuesday. ' Present—Messrs Crooks (chairman), Orr, I Hendry, Sage, S till well, Strange, Berryman, ' Andrews, and Rickmau. OOKIJKSPOS DKNCU. , The ■Board, of Education wrote, statipg that some extra desks applied lor would \m forwarded, and the chairman stated that they had been received. I A lengthy circular was received from the I Canterbury Progressive Liberal Association m reference to the geueral public having a larger voice m the management ot the Canterbury College.—lt was resolved that this Committee is m complete sympathy with the proposals of the Association, and the chairman (Mr W. J. Crooks) was appointed a delegate to attend a conference to be held m Christchurch on December 15. A letter was recived from the Hampstcad Town Board, requesting the Committee to | abate a nuisance arising from a drain from the school grounds.—The Clerk was directed i to forward the letter to the Board of Education, and ask for authority to carry out the recommendation of their clerk of works for disposal of the drainage, and for a contribution of £5 towards the cost, master's beport. The master's report showed an average attendance of 321. The expenses of the concert had been heavy, and the net return would be about £20. VISITING COMMITTEE. 1 Last month's Visiting Committee reported that certain requisites should be provided, including a lid for the filter, and recom mended that the chimneys be swepb. Messrs Andrews and Orr were appointed visitors for next month, and authorised to have these matters attended to, and to have some posts taken out of the macrocarpa fences. HOLIDAYS. It was decided that the school break up on Friday, December 21, for five weeks holidays, and that the Hon. Major Steward be asked to distribute the prizes on that day. NOTICE OF MOTION. Mr Berryman gave notice to move at next meeting that "For the year 1895, prizes be awarded for (1) proficiency (by marks at examination); (2) attendance; (3) good conduct; (4) special prize for the dux of the school; (5) sewing. The Committee then adjourned.

CRICKET.

ASHBURTOF JUNIORS V ASH* BURTON HIGH SCHOOL.

The above match was played yesterday afternoon m the Domain and produced a very fair display o£ cricket by both teams of youngsters. The Juniors went first to the wickets and put together a total of 63 of which Jackson contributed 11 and Smith 13. The fielding team were some what at a disadvantage through one of their bowlers not beins able to put In an appearance. The High School then took the willow scoring at total of 36, the only batsman* who got into double figures beirjg the Captain, V. Steward. In the Juniors second innings seven wickets had fallen , for 46 (Jackson IC>, Andrews 13) when time was called and the .stumps were drawn, leaving tho Juniors victors on the first innings by 27 runs. Following is the score:— AsJUHTRTQN J'UMORS. First Innings, Second Inningß. Goardicb J. Fried lander , Ob Anderson ... 15 Andrews b J. c Anderson, b J. Friedlander - 9 Friedlander 13 Sando b J. Fried lander ... 1 b Anderson ... 1 Pibrow A. blvemp thorne . 0 not out , ... 0 Wilkie b Purnell 9b J. Friedlander 5 Pilbrow C. c J. Friedlander b I)Friedlander S runout ... ... 1 Pritohard J, b D. Friedlander 5 c Orr b Anderson 4, Pritchard F..bJ. Friedlander 2 Marsden b J Kriedlander 0 Jackson not out 11 Smith b J. ' Freidlander 13 b Anderson ... 3 Extras ... 5 Extras ... 4 Total ... (J3 Total ... 46 Ashburtox High School. First Innings, Friedlander J. h C. Pilbrow 0 Denshire b fj. Pilbrow 0 Oitc Andrewsb C. Pilbrow ...' ... 0 Steward V. b Wilkie 12 Friedlander D. run out , ... 5 Anderson b C. Andrews ... 1 Purnell c Jackson bJ. Pritchard ... 0 Kempthorne bJ. Pritchard ... ._ o Orr P. nor out 5 Stepheas B. st Jackson bJ. Pritchard 2 Silcock T. b Wilkie ... 1 Extras ... .- 10 Total «. 36

THE PREMIER.

Auckland, December 5 The Premier was received on ianding at Onehunga by the Hons. W. Swanson, and S. Jennings, M.L.3. ; Mr Lawry, M.H.R.; the Mayor of Auckland ; and Mrs Yates, Mayor of Unehunga. Mayor j Clarke, of Tauranga, arrived from Tau ranga to meet Mr Seddon and go to Tau ranga with him. A. number of invitations have been issued by the Premier to gentlemen hold ing a puolic position, to take part m the ceremony of opening the Rotorua railway. It is rumored a section of the natives in tend making a counter demonstration at the op an ing, and Inspector Emerson takes four constables and nine of the per manent force from Auckland to Rotorua, which will bring the forca up to twenty.

Tinwald Town Board.

The monthly meeting of the Tinwald Town Board was held on Friday last Present—Messrs E. Gates (chairman), D., Tippett. and J. Hc-eltine. I COKRESI'ONDKNCK. From the Aahburton County Council, enclosing costs of licensing due by the Board, amouating to £29 18s Bd. From the Clerk of Licensing Committee, enclosing account for salary. From Mr W. S. Maslin re postal matters. Mr J. M Smith's name was ordered to be taken off the valuation roll and that of Mr Thomas Stone substituted. DEPUTATION.. A deputation waited on the Board, asking that steps be taken to make the water supply down Graham's road more regular.— It was resolved to give notice that persona tampering with the water supply would be prosecuted, and it was decided to clear out the water race. nor; kkcustkatiox. The necessary advertisement was ordered to be inserted re dog registration, and the matter was left m the hands of the Chairman and Clerk. RATES. It waß resolved to &ue for all outstanding rates without further notice. ACCOUNTS. Accounts "amounting to £13 133 3d were passed and the meeting adjourned.

COMMERCIAL.

GRAIN AND PRODUCE.

Sydney, December » 1 Wheat, ohick, '_»* 4d ; best milling, 2s Sd ; iJour, roller, £(i 15s to £7. Oats, dull, best food, 2 ; milling, "is Id. Barky, nominally, "2s Gd ; peas, Prussian blue, Ms S)d ; potatoes, new local, £2 10s to £3; onions, £5s 5* to £5 10s; butter, dairy, 6d; factory, 7d ; cheese, prime, 5d ; bacon, prime, 4M to sd. Mkujoukmk, December D Wheat, 2s lid ; Hour, roller, £5 2s 6d to '£5 10s; oats, ".Algerian, .Is 3d to is 5d ; stout, white, is lOd; potatoes, £1 10s to £1 117 b Ud. Adelaide, December 4 Wheat, firm, 2a lOd ; flour, roller, £5 10s. Sydney, December 6. Wool prices have showa no apprtHabto change during the week. ■«. -

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET.

Cheistchuech, December 5 There were large entries of stock at the Addington market to-day* Business was ; protracted to a late hour m consequence of the disinclination of buyers to do business, and a good deal of the stock did not change hands. Fat Cattle.—There was a large supply* the bulk of the entry being cow and heifer beef. Although Home of the cow beef was the best of its kind it did not meet with much competition, and values for all but the primest sorts receded to about 21s per lOOlbs. Steers. £5 2s Gd to £10 : heifers, £4 17s 6d to £6 17a 6d; cows, £417a 64 to £7 12a 6d. Store Cattle.—Stores were well repre« sented, but it was late m the day before the sale commenced, and sales were made with difficulty. Fat Sheep.—The supply again was m excess of the demand. The entry was very m.xed, including a good deal of aged ewe mutton and inferior crossbreds. In spite of the fact that buyers for export have again commenced to operate, prices opened below last week's quotations, and a considerable fall took place before the close of the market. Prime heavy weight crossbred wethers, 13s 6d to 14s lOd; freezers, 12s to 133 6ft ; secondary sorts, 9s 6d to 11s. Best crossbred ewes, 11s to 13s; secondary, 7s to 103 6d. Best merino wethers, 8s to Mte; secondary, 53 to 7s 6d. Merino ewes, 4s to 7s 6d; Fat Lambs.—-There was a large entry, the bulk of which, prime sorts, met wish good competition at from 11s to 13s for best, and 7s 6 d to 10s for inferior. Stoke Sheep. —The peas were well filled with good useful sorts, but little business wan done. Shorn two-tooths, 7s 6d to 10s; crossbred ewes and lambs, 12s 3d. Pigs.—The yarding was a mixed one and prices for all sorts averaged 3|d per lb,

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

The New Zealand Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, Limited, (Ai W. Stcele. auctioneer), reports on tho stock market for the week as follows:—At Ashbui'ton, on Tuesday, the fat pens were well filled with from good to indifferent quality of mutton. Bidding was dispirited. There was a very fair entry of store sheep, comprising chiefly two-tooths and merino ewes and lambs, and the demand was fairly keen. The prices were as follow :—Fat crossbred ewes, Sa 2d to 93 3d; four-tooth wethers, 12s 4d; merino ewes, 4s (id to 7s ; merino ewes and lambs m wool, all counted, 3s lid to 4s 'lid; shorn, 4s scl. Crossbred ewes and lambs, each 8s ; shorn two-tooths, 4s, 6s, 7s 6d, Ss 7d, 93 9d, 9s lid, and 10s j four-tooths, up to 11s. There was a good entry of cattle and last week's values were fairly maintained.

ROAD BOARDS

LONGBEACH.

A "meeting of the Longbeach Road Board was held on Saturday. ]'resent—Alessrs John G-rigg (chairman), James Bishop, James Cray, A. Wilson, and E. Horsey. tJOKKISSVOXOESCK. From the Charitable Aid Board, re state 1 tnent of accounts. From Messrs Hay man, Prebble, and others, asking that portions ot (■! riffiths* road should be repaired.—Authority was given to have the necessary repairs executed, and it was left m the hands of Mr Bishop and the surveyor to carry them out. Application was ordered to be made for a gravel pit on purt of lt.S. 842(i. Mr N. March's name was ordered to be struck off the roll, and Messrs and Prendergast's substituted. BIRDS 1 JEGfiS. It was resolved to purchase the beads and eggs of small birds. VALUATIONS. After the Chairman had explained the scheme proposed by the Oounty Council for valuing properties m the county, it was unanimously resolved that the Board approve of the proposals suggested by the Council m making a valuation of the county* PLOUGHING OX ROADS. Attention was drawn to occupiers plough* ing sides of roads for the purpose of removing gorse, and instructions were given to take immediate steps against any person plough ing sides of roads. MISCEIXANEOuS. A lot of routine business was discussed, and small works- authorised, and after pass ing accounts, amounting to £176, the meet* ing adjourned.

MAGISTERIAL.

ASHBURTON—THURSDAY.

(Before Mr C A, Wray, S.M* Cmfc Oases,—C. W. Purnellv Joseph Ward, £1114a, for professional services m connection with the last licensing election. It appeared that Mr Ward had already obtained judgment m this Court for the amount, bub had not received payment as the matter had gone to appeal. Judgment for plaintiff for amount and costs.— R. Murray v flees Williams, £2. J u^gmenb by default for amount and COSt 3. Assault—Aaron Withell was charged with striking his daughter Jans with a broom handle on October 31, at Rakala. There wore several previous convictions : against accused for assaulting various members of his family. Hu had also been convicted of drunkenness, and it appeared he was really kept by his family. He was ordered to find two sureties m £10 each and himself m £20, or go to gaol for three months, which latter alternative he accepted.

THE ASHBURTOJS GUARDIAN: THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1894.



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Wanted WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything m the optical line at S. S iLEK's, Optician, W~ ANTED-Every Lady to try! Madam Baicombb's latent lix-' panding Belt Corset (registered), guaran teed whalebone throughout. Orders left at Mr E. Hall's, Herbalist, Ashburton, will receive prompt attention. 10 86 aOLL<>A! What's ihis ! 36 Oarus m Packets toy Is, and 25 for 9d ; single Cards from 2d to 2s each. New Year's, Christmas, Text, and Birthday Cards, Cheap and m great variety. A choice lot of New Books suitable for Christmas and Birthday Presents. Cir culating Library. Terms easy. Eight Id Books for 6d, four 2d Books for 6d, two 4d Booka for 6d, three Gd Books for Is, Plain. Fancy, and Mourning Stationery. , Picture Books, Scraps, etc. —J. Maesben, Bookstall and Shop. SPECIALS IMPORTANT. THE NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY Ate Special Purchasers of the well-known ASHBURTON TWEEDS. pNCOURAGE LOCAL INDUSTRY BY PURCHASING TWESDS Manufactured m our own district, s d Men's Sac Suits ... „ 28 9 Ashburton Tweed Men's Tweed Trousers ... 9 6 Ashburton Tweed Men'«s Sac Suits to measure ... 59 6 Ashburton Tweed Men's Trousers to measure ... 17 6 Ashburton Tweed Boys' Suits 9 6 Ashburton Tweed BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. try the; NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY i FOR YOUR NEXT PAIR OF BOOTS. SEE OUR WINDOW Jj'ORIPRIOJSS. HALLKNSTEIN BROS.I ALEX. HENDRY, X Manager'



Wanted. .{ LOST, on Saturday afternoon, Dec. I, between Ashburton and Maron r., a Lady's Russian Leather Hand Bag con taining about 50s, also some other papers. Finder please return to Me Heseltine. Tinwald, or to his shop Ashburton 12 48 SHOP ta Her. m Htvelcck Stree 1, Apply James Baker, Havelock Street. 12 49 I I OST a week ago, a Gr*y Macintosh [ I .» Cape n°ar Tinwald. Fin Her please I return to Joseph Lloyd, or Fbibdlandbu Bkos. 12 51 SHEAF Oat Chaff for sale. John Beix, Waterton. 12 15 WANTED Known.—Miss Murphy Dressmaker, has removed to Burnett Street, next to Orange Hall. Wedding and Mourning orders especially attended to. r^HEAP Christmas Presents, Cheap v-> New Year Gifts, Cheap Toys. Cheap Dolls, Cheap Fancy Goods. M»s Adams, Saunders' Buildings. ANTED Known — Mks Hooper (monthly nurse) is open to accepr engagements. Apply, by letter, to Mrs Hooper, Alford Forest Road, Ashburton. 11*134 ICE CREAM, Ice Cream, Ice Cream, now ready at H. A. Flower's, East street, Ashburton. Ice supplied at shortest notice. 10 114 "T> EAUTTFUL and useful Presents to D all purchasers of 2s 6d and upwards. —H. 0. Segkrs, Meltord House. WANTED Known—Special line of Gents' Regatta Shirts, all sites, with or without collars, 2s 6d,—W. H. Collier. IVTANTED Known -Holders 7t W Present tickets can now get them changed,—H. C. Segeks, Meiford House. TTy ANTED Known—The Corner Is W showing a magnificent New Stock of Drapery and Clothing.—W, H. Collier. BOY'S and Girls Own Annual, British Workman and Workwoman, Infant's Magazine, The Prize, Child's Companion, Children's Friend, Little Dot, Family Friend, Band of Hope, Young England, and other New Books at Lowest Prices.— L. F. Andkewes and Co. 11 98 TO LADlES.—Spring Cleaning.—We have just received Three Cases of Curtains and Liberty Muslins, together with new Patterns m Carpets, Oilcloths, and Linoleums. China Matting from 8M per yard.—Mitchell and Turner. LARGE Purchase Embroideries ad Edwards, Bennett's Sale; over ninety pieces to chcose from. Ladies' Trousseaux made on short notice. Orna ments, Fancy Goods, and Dolls' Prams at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Havelock Street WE Hold a Large Stook of the Latest Novelties m Materials for Blou3es and Walking Presses. Just opened, ex Pakeha and lonic, Dress Goods of choice selection, Sunshades and Umbrellas.—MrrcirsLL and Turner. REGENT Arrivals —Ladies'andGentle t men's Summer Boots and Shoes, Cricksting and Tennis Shirts. Unlimited selection of Summer Ties and Hats. — 1 Mitchell and Turner. TDRESENTS. We are now giving sJL Presents to all purchasers of 2s 6d and upwards.—H. 0. Segers, Meiford [House. BANG ! Bang i Bang i Bly new sea son's stock of Ammunition to hand Eley's, Kynock's and, Cluo Cartridges, Powder, Shot, Caps, • Wads, Cases and aU sporting materials of the first quality at J. W. Hardley's, Gun Emporium. BLANKETS bought at Edwards Bennet's Sale, a special line of Double Blankets at 7a 9d, Ex»ra large and heavy 15* 6d and 16* Cd.—Robert Alcorn, Baker's Building* ROBERT ALCORN has opened m Baker's Buildings, next the Court house, with a acock of Ciothin&r, etc., bought at Edwards, Bennett's and the | Kaiapoi Sales, the cheapest lot of goods ever brought to Ashburton, Also an I > assortment of Boots, BUTTER, BUTTBR.-We are Still Selling Gootl Butter 6d per 1b Bran 2s 8d per bag, Best Sharps 5a 3d Ser bag, Rollitt's and Thomas' Flour at (ill Price. Note Address—Fletcher Beos,, Cash Supply Stores, Ashburton. 11 171 "VTOTICEI Notice Sport for all IN Guns let out on hire cr sold on thn9 payments. Having a professional Gunsmith on the premises, I undertake to repair Guns of any description. Gun fittings m stock. Prices low.—J. W Habdley, Ironmonger, etc OWN Make In Ladies' and Children's U.nderclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc. } at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Bnker's Buildings. GUNS ! Guns ! Guns ! My new stock of Gunsj ust to hand direct from the manufacturers. Double and Single Barrel Breech Loaders, Rifles, etc. In spection invited. No old stock to select from at J. W. Hardley's Sporting Eepository WANTED Known—That owing to the success of the Sale now being held up at Saunders' jßuikUngs, opposite Rail way Staiion, ie will be continued for another twenty-eight days, iam not : advertising a tew cheap lines, but the whole of the stock. Don't lose the oppor tunity of securing genuine bargains —4 Laweik. 7 366 WANTED Known -That if you are m want of a firsu class article m sum mer Boots and Shoes, you cannot do better than call at J. Moison's ; you will get the very best at reduced prices. Afi for his own make, they are well known to the delight of the wearers, throughout the Australasian colonies. Repairs well done ' and at once. Pxemier Boot Maker, Town ; Hall Jsoofc Store, East street, A&hburton. ■r^ABIW gad Gentlemen's left-off JLjI Clothes $?d #/.l £jnds of goods bought, sold, or e£dba#£6<L,~ Mrs KjffjtijHT, Wakanui Road, opposite Tep., pia* Ball. ai W9' /•"iHRISraiAJS and New Year Cards for |\J the Home $ftU, A beautiful assort ! ment jusfc opened .qp, packets of Cards !of choice 4*sj,gns from #d ■ Writing Papers and Envelopes, Books, Purses, Writing Cases, j[nk stands, Pictures, Music, Aooordeous from 7s 9d, -Concertinas, jrjoluis,' Banjos, Zither Harps, Photo Fra^wa! and'AJ bums, Scrap »od Postage Stamp Albums, Indoor Games, a»«i a great variety of goods too nuwerou* to mention ; all at greatly reduced pritfes for cash this month at L, $\ AmiKEVSS 4.T0 Co,'u Cheap Sale*



X'^v^-PKiCHi Rtquired for Small <**// SJtCriON of Good Land at Bitmpstead, with COTTAGE of 3 Rooms and scullery. Very easy terms of pay | went. T. BULLOCK^ i-iCRE, Capital Building Siti\ wall situated iv Cox (Street, being T.Ss 736 and 797 ; for sale on very easy terms of pay ment. T BULLOCK. | M) LET, &t a low rental, small shop iv I the Arcade, next hut one to Tancreti street.



I .„ .«.i.*_»x»jL«B* oiTej utc private resi •-' dence, centrally situated, not far f om the Railway fetation. 1 AGUE J ha ing three frontages on Aitken, Cox, »iid Cass Streets, and being Town Sections numbered 580, 561, 562, £03. The owner ha* decided to tell fchete at fcftcrifice. Terms can be arranged if desired. T BULLOCK DOLLAR CIUAKETIES - '3d. holders or pbotoi,'-HE^» • Z42*pgn, Wbab



Business Notice*. \ NEW GOODS. NEW GOODS. TO ME E T THE TIM ES. OWING to the scarcity of money and dulness of trade generally, we are over stocked. To ensure a speedy clearance, we have marked the whole of our Stock at the Very Lowest Possible Prices. 2*OW IS YOUR TIMjTTvTAKE NO MISTAKE. G J. iTiTI L L'S IS THE SHOP FOR A GENUINE BARGAIN. New Prints, guaranteed to wash, 3|d I New and Fashionable l)ress Goods, double New Gtilateaß, very strong, GW ; width, worth 23 for Is 3d New Delaines, very pretty, 7id, guaranteed j Calicos, 2s lid dozen to wash | l)ouble-bed Sheeting, white twill, 9H Kew Dress Gop Is 5s lid, dre»3 worth double | Towels, 2^d; Cotton Shirting, 4Jd MILLINERY~MILLINERY M ALL ITS BRANCHES EXCEPTIONALLY CHEAP. Strong Corsets, 4a 6d now 2s lid | Children's Sunshades Is Ladies' Sunshades of every description | CLOTHING. CLOTHING. Men's Suits, 13a 6d . Boya'Tweed Suits, 4s lid Men's Colonial Tweed Suits, 37s 6d now 27s Straw Hats for men and boys at any price 6d Hats, Socks, Shirts and Ties at your own toTon's Colonial Tweed Suits, 45s now 32s 6d | price BOOTS? "BOOTS. We were never beaten, and we defy competition. All our Colonial Boots ate made specially to our order, and we guarantee them. If not as good as recommended, we will replace them. -JVSB TO HAND— 120 pair of Ladies' Lace Shoes, 4? lid Children's Tan Shoes and Slippers» specialty Ladies' Tan Strapped Shoes, 6a lid with sox to match Ladies' Canvas Shoes, tan and black Men's Colonial-made Shooters, nafled 7s lid Ladies* French Glace Kid Shoes, the best to j Men's Colonial-made Shooters, nailed 8s lid be had m New Zealand . 1 Men's Balmorals and Cookhams of every Men's BiucheWj 4s lid I description. COME AND SEE. G. J. NEIL L'S FRIEDLANDER'S CORNER, EAST STREET, ASHBURTONJ -JUST ARRIVED TTURST SHIPMENT OP NEW SEASON'S FRUIT * 10R CHRISTMAS TRADE- Finest New Currants Finest New Sultanas FinestJNew Valencia Raisins (all cleaned by our new process) Also, Finest new Prunes FINEST NEW TURKEY FIGS, All of which we intend to Sell at Tli<e fewest Possible Prices. SOLE 4GENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING— Peerless and Premier Teas. Peerless Tea, Slbs for 5s Peerless Tea, 61bs for 9s 9d Premier Tea, 31bs for 5s 5d Premier Tea, 61bs for 10s 5d RAWLINGS' SOAP MANUFACTORY (First Prize at the Cliristclmrch Show, 1891) POTTER'S HERBAL BEER EXTRACT— 7d per Bottle, 12 bottles for 6s 6d. Sufficient to make six gallons of Splendid Herbal Beck, — R-E MEMBER — WE BVY lOR CASH", SELL FOR GASH, MAKE NO BAD DEBTS, therefore we are able to SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON, FLETCHER BROS-, WHOLESALE AND JtiETAIL GROCERS, &c, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND TOWER HIGH STREET, CHRISTCHURCff. A P O_L_O G Y. «. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, TiliGS to apologise to the numerous Customers wlio were requiring the Wonderful Dlxit Watclieis, Which he was unable (<j supply, having sold out, and to notify he lias ju;t received another large consignment of DIXIT, DIXIT, DIXIT WATCHES, Open face and double case Keyless <md Key-winding LEVERS, Look and wear like Silver. PRICES- (In boxes with extra glass) SOs, 25i, 27a 6tf, ana 30*, Guarantee with each Watch, The Moßt Wonderful Value ever offered to the AshburMn Pablic. No other Watohes m tho Market at the prices can compare with the »ixit ONLY TO BE OBTAINED FROM S. SALEK, WATCHMAKER AND uEWELLER.