TRUE DIAMONDS

Hobart, December 11 A quantity of stones found tt Corinna, are pronounced by experts to be true diamonds.

Earthquake.

Melbourne, December 11 A severe shock of earthquake, last ing fifteen seconds, was experienced at Oraeo. Considerable consternation \v is caused.

Mail Contracts.

Sydney, December 11 Government as a result of the re commendation of the Postal Confer ence, has decided to continue the mail contracts till 1896.

CRICKET.

ENGLISH TEAM v QUEENSLAND.

Brisbane, December 10 In the match against the English eleven, the Queensland men were all out m their second innings for 99 runs, and thus suffered defeat by an innings and 274. McDonnell 22, McDonald 20, were the highest scorers. Richardson took 3 wicketa for 11 runs, and I Lockwood 4 for 54 runs, I

TEMUKA v ASHBURTON.

On Saturday laat one of the series of Cup matches arranged by the South Canterbury Cricket Association was played m the Domain between the Temuka and Ashburtou clubs. Owing to the visitiDg team having to leave by the afternoon train, time was rather short, and although the match re sulted m a decisive win for the Aehburton club, still the finish was very exciting, the Temuka men using every effort to play out time, and thus make a draw, the local men, en the other hand, doing their utmost to dispose of their opponents before call of time. This they succeeded m doing—the last two batsmen being dismissed during the last five minutes. The Ashburton team batted first, and after compiling 158 for 7 wickets de clared their innings closed. The principal icorers were G. Andrews 64, Cromie 24, Russell 19, Buchanan 18, and Davis 15 not out. The Temuka team responded with with 106--Low 88, Ferguson 21, and Dann 14 being the oniy batsmen to reach double figures. Davis bowled well for the winners, securing 5 wickets lor 31 runs, while Oillespie and Lowe divided the bowling honors for the other side. The fielding of the Temuka team was fairly good, but th» same cannot be said of the local eleven, several very soft catches being dropped. Appended are the scores :— ASHBURTON. Burke, c Lowe b Gillespie ... ... 5 Todd, c Brown b Gillespie 0 Cromie, b Lowe 24 G. W. Andrews, b Dann  , 64 Buchanan, c Hawkesb Gilleapie .. 18 Denshire c Brown b Lowe .. .. 0 Rcssell, c Hayes b Lo:ve 19 Simpson, not out.. , 5 Davis, not out ... 15 Extras m ... 9 Total for 7 wickets .„ ... 158 TEMUKA. Gillespie, b Davis... « 5 Lowe, c Burke b Todd ... 38 Hawkes, b Davis 6 Heape, stOrbellb Davis.. .. ... 0 Ferguson, c Russell b Buchanan .. 21 Hay hurst, b Buchanan M 5 Dann, b Davis .. ... 14 Holwellj c Cromie b Andrews ... ... 1 Brown, run out ... 0 Hayeslbvp, b Davis ... ... .. 4 Velvin, not out 0 Extras 32 Total ... ... 106

Owing to the Timaru Club being unable to fulfil their engagement for Thursday next-, a match Ashburton first eleven v. Ashburton B team will be commenced on Wednesday next, play to begin at 3.30 sharp. The following are the teams :—First eleven — Fooks, Grant, Denshire, Russell, Cromie, Todd, Buchanan, Andrews, SimpsoD, Orbell, Davis, Moffatt; B. team—Fleming, Fulton, Stewart, Jackson, Thomson, Andrewes, Sharp, Lane, Mitchell, Percy, Davis, Cuth bertson, Makeig, Dixon, Constable, Lawry, Craighead.

Supposed Wreck.

Invercaegill, December 10 A quantity of wreckage, consisting^ American pine, the masfc of a large ship, the top-gallant yard, a piece of a spanker fcoom, and part of a capstan, have been Trashed ashore at Preservation Inlet. The wreckage has evidently not been long m the water. It is feared that a ship has been lost with all hends. Dunedin, December 11 Rattrayand Co., agents for the overdue Firth of Forth, fearing that the Liver eargill telegram regarding the wreckage at Preservation Inlet might refer to that vessel, wired to the harbormaster at Bluff, and m reply were advised— "Wreckage does not correspond with that of Firth of Forth, besides that vessel would not be on the New Zealand coast two months ago." This seems to imply that the wreck is not a recent one.

Major Tukes, S.M. at Opunake, died this morning, after a brief illness, aged eixty-three. Rheumatism,—Dr E. Gordon's remedy itevjsr fails m permanently curing rheuma tism, lumbago, sciatica, gout, etc, one bottle gives relief, Price IDs, post free. J. W. Clayton, P.O. Box 284, Dunedin

THE ASHBURTOK GUAEDIAN; TUESDAY, DECEMBEE 11, 1894.



TO LET, at a low rental, small shop m the Arcade, next but one toTancred street. t BULLOCK. ALFORD FOREST. 20 acTes 20 For Sale, being R.S T- 06; an early selection. Easy terms if required. T. BULLOCK. DOLLAR CIGARETTES—3d. »o holier 8 or photOß-HtßtY ZA9DEK Wholesale agent



FOR SALE,— rpHE MOUNT HUIT ESTATE m Blocks to suit purchasers. Applications may be made either to MRC.P. MURRAY-AYNSLEY, at the Station, Or to MESSRS HARMAN & STEVENS, 12 64 Chriatchurch. DOIL AB CIQAKSTTSS.Sdper pticiet



-JUST ABRIVJBD -TIIBST SHIPMENT OP SEW SEASON'S FRUIT FOR CHRISTMAS TRADE- Finest New Currants Finest New Sultanas Finest New Valencia Raisins (all cleaned by our new process) Also, Finest new Prunes FINEST NEW TURKEY FIGS, AllJJof which we intend to Sell at The fiOwest Possible Prices. SOLE fAGENTS FOR THE FOLLOWING— Peerless and Premier Teas. Peerless Tea, 31bs 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 Christchurch Show, 1894) POTTER'S HERBAL BEER EXTRACT— 7d per Bottle, 12 botfles for 6s 6d. Sufficient to make six gallons of Splendid Herbal Beer, —REMEMBER— WE BUY lOR CASH, SELL FOR CASH, MAKE NO BAD DEBTS, therefore we are able to SELL CHEAPER THAN ANY HOUSE IN ASHBURTON. FLETCHER'. BROB-, WHOLESALE AND DETAIL GROCERS, &c, feAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND TOWER HIGH STREET, CHRIS rCHURCff. FARMERS LOOK BEBE! ARE YOUR MOWER KNIVES READY FOR WOBK? I ha^e just received supplies of the New Model Button MOWER KNIFE GRINDER "KEEP THE ENIVES SHARP" Is what every manufacturer of mowers directs. With this grinder it can easi'y be done. With a dull knife, the wear and strain, both on machine and team, are greatly increased, and the grass will be badly cut. A man, or «yen a boy, with this machine, can grind mower knife perfectly, and with ease and rapidity; When a section is dulled or nicked by coming m contact with a stone, as often happens, it can be sharpened without grinding the other sections, THE "CORUNDUM GRINDING WHEEL" does its work well, it wearo but little, and will last, according to the amount of work done, from three to five years, and probably longer. There is a large hole m the centre of the wheel, made water tight by the flanges which clamp the wheel and hold it m position. When the machine is used this hollow space is filled with water through a small hole m the side of one of its flanges; the hole is then plugged up. Whea turning the wheel m grinding, the water is driven through it 3 pores by centiifugal force, completely wetting its grinding surface. This prevents the temper of the knife from being destroyed, which Would be done if the wheel weie used dry. THE OPERATOR while grinding a knife, stands facing the side of the wheel and .over the knife clamp. This brings the grinding of the section directly under the eye. By means of a new improve ment the grinder can io readily damped to a pole or the rim of any wheel having f, width of from 3to sjinches. It requires but little skill to use this grinder; the directions sent with each machins will, if followed, enable anyone to work it without trouble. These machines are protected fully by patents m the United .States, Canada, Great Britain, France, Belgium, and Sweden F. FERRIMAN, LAND AND ERTATE AGENT, ASHBORTON. ( North British Fire Insurance Company AGENCIES -] Union Shipping Company, Limited. Parcels and ( Goods sent to all parts of the colony.



W. H. COLLINS AC) Paper-hangings. Paperhangings. SIX BALES Containing 1800 PTECES of THIS SEASON'S WALL PAPERS, WHICH MUST BE SOLD. fpHE .Consignee not being able to complete his purchase, these Goods have been handed over to us and WILL BE SOLD AT REDUCED RATES TO CLEAR THE LINE W- H- COLLINS cSc CO- I Royal Insurance Company Grey Valley Coal Company Springfield Pottery Company CorbenandCoa Enamelled Mantelpieces McKenzie's Furniture Renovator Black Ball Coal Company Reduction of 20 Per Cent on all Lines. ROBERT MURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH & CLOCKMAJKEK FT AVISG decided to dispose of my business, I am still offering the whole of MY VALUABLE STOCK OF WATCHES, JEWELLERY, CLOCKS, PLATE, <fee, AT A DISCOUNT OF 4s IN £ OFF MABKED PBICES. A LARGE SELECTION OF HIGH-CLASS ENGLISH WATCHES HUNDREDS of these Watches are now m use throughout the Ashburton district, and, after STEARS OF HARD WORK, bear unfailing testimony to the EXCELLENT WORKMANSHIP and DURABILITY of R. MURRAY'S SPECIAL GOODS. These Watches CANNOT be obtained m the open market. Also a Large Stock of ROTHERHAM'S ENGLISH LEVER WATCHES, STRONG SILVER ENGLISH LEVER HUNTERS, reduced to £3 3a ALARM CLOCKS, STRIKING CLOCKS, MARBLE CLOCKS GOLD AND SILVER JEWELLERY, GOLD BROOCHES from 6s 6d DIAMOND GOODS, SILVER BROOCHES from Is 6d FAMOUS " PERFECTIONE " WATCHES. Cased SOLID NICKEL, not wear yellow. WONDERFUL VALUE. Reduced from &ls t > 15s, REPAIRS: WATCHES CLEANED 5 5 MAINSPRINGS ...... ... ... 4* 6\ CLOCKS CLEANED from ... 2* AH {*ootls & Work Guaranteed. Ihomas E, KU worth, ENGINEEE, IT as EEMOYED T0 HIS new [pr e.m|i # s e^s, BRIDGE WORKS, WEST AND KEKMODE STREETS ASHBURTON. SHE ARM AX BKOS., GROCERS AND IRONMONGERS. CHEAPEST HOUSE IN ASHBURTOF 808. GROCEBIES, HAKDWABE, HOLLOWARF, BRUSH, WABE, AND CROCKERY. ri7E HAVE JUST TO HAND A CONSIGNMENT OF 11.11.A. Sheep ftbeura, AND FINEST SELECTED TURKEY OIL STONES. CUTLERY and ELECTRO-PLATED GOODS A SPECIALTY. AGENTS for the Famous TIGER BLENDED TEAS, Wo have also a Large Stock of INDIAN, CHINA, and CEYLON TEAS. These Teas are especially eelee'ed for our trade, and the Quality we Guarantee to be Unsurpassed. They are all Pangent, Grippy, and Strong Liquoring, so thai Customers wanting a Good Tea at a Low Price, we ask .them, with confidence, to Give Us i Call. ALL GOODS SOLD AT THE LOWEST POSSIBLE PRICES FOR CASH, Orders by Post despatched with Punctuality Goods Delivered m Town and Suburbs. Customers waited upon for Orders. Satisfaction is our Motto. SHEARMAN BROS, MARKET HOUSE. Oin PRICE required for fJK^-PRICE Required for Smal dJlv' Section No 8. con- 3^t// SECTION of Good Land a tainingl rood, just above the Woollen Hampstead, with COTTAGE of 3 Room Factory, on the opposite side of the road an( j Scullery. Very easy terma of pay T. BULLOCK. m ent. X BULLOCK. utl°d RincXlt BS^T| ifc?^ W3l} \fO Stimulant has'given so much faro situated m Cox Street, being T.Ss 796 and I>| ith the Nat i V es as HbaxohTk. 797 ; for sale on very easy terms of pay Ifc mv ™£ n od . ask your Grocer for i [ mu* T BULLOCK. I Hewy Za^cbk» VWflsita Agent



Fublio Notices CLEARING OUT SALE. T BEGt to take this opportunity of *■ thanking my numerous customers for their generous support for the last six years, and also to inform them, ard all others who wish a cheap parcel of Goods, that having received notice from my landlord that he requires th« premises m a fortnight, I have resolved to turn my varied stock into cash as speediiy as possible. If all friends and sympathlzjrs, who would wish to hplp me to do so, will call and get a PARCEL OF GOODS, they will get good value for their money. MY STOCK CONSISTS OP TEA AND GENERAL GROCERIES, CROCKERY, CHINA, GLASS, AND BBUSHWARE, DRAPERY, STATIONERY, and School Requisites, ALL TO BE CLEARED OUT CHEAP. Note the Address— E. WILLIAMS, PARK STREET, Close by the Convent, Aahburton. 12 53 TINWALD. FOR PALE, on very liberal terms, Section 83, corner of Archibald and James streets. It is well situated, not far from the Railway Station, and fronting the Main South Road. T. BULLOCK. r\ESTRABLE SITE for private resi *-* dence, centrally situated, not far from the Railway £ tat ion. ACRE J_ having three frontages on Aitken, Cox, and Cass Streets, and being Town Sections numbered 560, 561, 562, 663. The owner has decided to sell theiLe at fcaarifico. Terms can be arranged If desired. T. BULLOCK, 10 FARMERS, DEALERS, AND OTHERS. THE IMPROVED FARM OF lOQ ACRES TOO JL«O AC RES .L<O With Good Dwelling Housa, etc., situate close to the County Saleyards, Tinwald. NOT HAVNG SOLD this by Auction, I am prepared to Receive Oilers for it. T BULLOCK, A uctioneer. CHEISXCHUBCH WOOL SALES. DECEMBER 14, 1894. TO MY CLIENTS AND OTHERS, FAVORING ME WITH WOOL FOR THE ABOVE SALE. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING. /CONSIGN any Wool intended for me to ihe NEW ZEALAND LOAN AND Mfcß CAN TILE COMPANY'S SIDIN3, CHRISTCHUBOH, On account D. Thomas, Not later than DECEMBER 10, Otherwise it; may be too late. Sending me by Post full particulars, to care of Matson and Co., Christchurcb. I have to thank Messrs Harley and Wilkin of the Loan and Mercantile Agency Company, for their courtesy m granting me the use of one of their stores, which is the best lighted and most convenient wool store near Ohristchurch. D- THOMAS, WOOL SALESMAN, ASuBURTON. 12 34 CHRISTCHURCH WOOJL SALES. December 14th, 1894, jL O MY CLIENTS who are either Shearing or who have WOOL LEFT UNSOLD at. my to-day's Ashburton Wool Sales, I have to give netica that I will personally hold a WOOL SALE AT OHRISTOHUEOH on the above date. Please, t'«eretoro, either send the Wool into my store, or hoW it until I can tell you where to consign. I have no intention of giving up the Ashburton Wool Sales, bub I wish to compare th,e relative prices, ajyl there will be no Wool Sale either m Chri&tshurch or Ashburton for nearly two months, ex cepting the one m Christchurch to be held on the 14th December, I think it much too long to ask any of my Clients to hold their wool over for that period, Dayid Thomas, WOOL SALESMAN, ASKBURTON. Ashburton, November 30,1894, 12 10



Public Notices. FIRE INSURANCE. TT7 ANTED, GOOD AGENT for VV Ashburton District. Apply, FIRE INSURANCE, 12 83 Box 48, Christchuroh. .. i ARIEL BICYCLE CLUB. AT the Invitation of Mil J. C. N Grigo, Patron of the Club, a Club ran will take place on WEDNESDAY, 12th inst., to Loagbeach, starting from Post Office, at one p.m. sharp. A Drag will also accompany the riders. A fall muster is requested. JOHN MULLEK, 12J79 Hon Secretary, ""VTOTICE Is hereby given m pursuance JLN of the Public Reserves Acb, 1885, clause 5 and 6, that the Ashburbon Domain will be set apart for the Caledonian Society's Sports on WEDNESDAY, the 26fch day of December inst., on which day charges will be made for admission there to on the following scale, viz :— For each Adult , One Shilling For each Horse ... One Shilling For each Trap ... One Shilling JOHN ORR, Chairman Ashburfcon Domain Board. Ashburton, December 10, 1894. 12 74 NOTICE is hereby given m pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburtoo Domain will be set apart for the Friendly Societies' Sports on WEDNESDAY, the 19th day of December inst., on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz. : — For each Adulb One shilling For each Horse One shilling For each Trap One shilling JOHN ORR, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. Ashburton, December 5, 1894. 12 40 jpO^AA T0 LEND on approved 3J** /\J\J first-class Freehold Security at lowest current rate of interest. T. BULLOCK. FTNIOISI STEAMSHLP COMPANY \J OF NEW ZEALAND. STEAMERS SAIL from LYTTEL TON AS UNDER: . For Westport a"d Greymouth—Weekly. Wellington — Daily. Napier Wharf —About every 10 days. Nelson and Picton—Tuesday, Thurs day, ani Saturday. Auckland via east coast Ports—Every Friday. Auckland via west coast Ports—Every Thursday. Dunedin—Monday, Friday, and Sat urday Eobart and Melbourne via Dunedin and Bluff —Every Saturday. Sydney via Auckland—Every Fri day. Sydney via Cook Straits— Every Tuesday. In addition to the foregoing services there are frequent services to all Ports bj small steamers at irregular intervals, for particulars of which see advertisement m Christchurch daily papers. For particulars apply to F. FERRIMAN, AGENT, ASHBURTON TelryzandFr. T HAVE JUST LANDED ex Tekoa MY SEASON'S SUPPLY OF THE Finest Turnip Seeds, Consisting of Green Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen Purple Top Mammoth Fosterton Hybrid White Stone Stubble Lincoln Red Skirving Swede, etc. Rape Seed, Bape Seed Mangold Seed, Mangold Seed Carrot Seed, Carrot Seed All of the Purest Quality, and tests can be seen at my office. FERTILIZERS" IN STOCK ANGLO-CONTINENTAL GUANO MANUBES. SHEEP SHEARS. SHEEP SHEARS. All the favorite Brands, 8.8.A., 11A. and 75. TURKEY AND WASHITA OIL STONES ilieep Branding Oils, BLUE, RED, AND BLACK, In one and five-gallon drums. GROUND ANdTuMP RADDLE. BOILED AND RAW LINSEED OIL. Woolsacks, ■VfOOL BACKS, Full siae and full weight. Garden Tools m great variety. GROCERIES. I am prepared to deliver the Best Quality of Groceries smrl provisions at LOWEST ADVERTISED PEICES FOR CASH. WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, of Best Brands, m Stock. Henry Zander, GENEEAL MEECHAET AND DIREOT IMPORTER. AGENT yqs~ San, Fire Insurance OCe^e! AOstr^Han,''' Mutual and Pro v idenfc Society Tp T* Forct ami Cq



j Mr D. Thomas. I BULLOCK'S AEOADE. SATUfiDAYrDccembor 15, 1894. f)AVID THOMAS has received In -■-' structions from a Southland Client to sell by Public Auction at the above date and fixture, viz, — -I f\ FIRST CLASS JERSEY AND JLU AYRSHIRE COWS, all close to calving. Anyone wanting good milkers should attend this sale. Sale at one^o'clcck, D. THOMAS. 12f82 Auctioneer. Friedlander Bros. SATUKDAY, DECEMBEE 22. ORANGE HALL, ASHBURTON. VERY DESIRABITIITTLE FARMS. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, instructed by Mr D. Fbchney, will sell by Public Auction on above date, his well known Farm, situated at Long beach, containing QO AORKS" OF FIRST Ci-ASS t/tJ LAND, on which ia erectfd a well built Home, Good Stabling, snd other improvements. The property is divided into four pad docks, is m good heart, and should prove a profitable investment for anyone m search of a choice little farm. Also on account of Mr Thos. Noonak. (\(\ ACRES OF GOOD GRAZING V\.f LAND at Alford Forest, being R.S's. 7255, 7256, 9731. This property is situated near the Alfori forest Hotel, and will make a nice little Homestead for a man with a small capital. Also on account of the Trustees of the late J. Mbkjdeison, £?Q ACRES at the Hinds, about *J*J two miles from the Hinds Rail way Station, being R.S. 33458. Full particulars at time of sale. R. FRIEDLANDJFR, , 2 66 Auctioneer. Entertainments. ST. STEPHEN'S OHUROH. ANNUAL Oarden Parly, At ths Vicarage, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 12, 18 9 4, Gates open at 2 p.m. Tea at 5 p.m. Concert and Tableaux at 8 p m. Admission Is 6d, Children Is (including Tea) THERE will be the usual Fancy Work and Fruit Stalls, also Merry-go-Round, Bowls, Maypo'e Dj,nce, Christmas Tree, Shooting Gallery, Art Gallery, and the fol lowing Entertainment :— PROGRAMME. 1. Overture, Mr Horace Gates' Orchestra 2. Tableau, "No reasonable offer refused" 3. Song, ''Alone on the Ra. fb "(Rodney) Miss Vknxe Floweii 4- Song, " Out on the Deep' (Adams) Mr Lionel Broad 5. Pianoforte t 010 ... Mrs Bowmax-Fo.x 6. Tableau, "Juliet," 7. Song, "My Memories,' (Tosti) Mrs DjsXshiri<: 8. Song, "Holy'City"(Adams) Rev. T. A. Hamilton. 9. Song. "Dearie" (Lloyd) Miss Vknik Flower 10 Chorus, "Uood-Nighb" Admission to Concert, 61. 32 77 THOROUGH SCHOOL CONCERT IK ODDFELLOW'S HALL, ON FRIDAY, 14 INS T. Doors open 7.30, commence at 8. 12 76 Government Notices. RURAL LANDS FOR SALE BY PUBLIC AUCTION. IT is hereby notified m terma of " The Land Act, 1892," that the under mentioned allotments of Crown Land will be offered for cash sale at Public Auction at this office on WEDNESDAY, Decem ber 19, 1894, at 12 o'clock noon, at the upset prices per acre specified m each case. Section 34244, 85 acres, and section 36521, 6a lr lOp : each £L 10a per acre, situated near Mount Somers; section 36522, 19a lr 28p, £2 103 per acre, situated near Hinds. Plans may be seen at Railway Stations and Post Offices, and at this office, where full particulars may be obtained. J. W. A. MARCH ANT, Commi&tioner of Crown Lands. Diatricb Lmds and Suivey Office, Christchurch. 12 9 ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL. T HE Board of Governors being about 1 to entirely reorganise the School Invite applications for the undermentioned positions on the teaching staff, viz , Headmaster. —Salary, £275 pec annum. Applicant must hold a University Degree and be possessed of ex perience m teaching. Headmistress. — Salary, £150 per annum ; to occupy the position of Second Teacher. Similar qualifi cations to those required m the case of the Headmaster. One capable of teaching the piano preferred. Thikd Teacher (male or femalp.)— Salary, ' per' annum. Must have had experience m teaching. Applicant also to state if capable of teaching the piano. Applications, with testimonials, etc., to be forwarded to the undersigned not later th<«i WEDNESDA ¥, December 26. Successful applicants will be requited to take up their duties m February, 18.95. By order of tbe Board of Governors, . . O, B&ADDELL, Secretary. Ashburton, December 4, 1894, 12131 ASHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL, "p»OR SALE—B1 1 Lots of Gum Sapling near Winalcw, and 10 lots a Windermere. For particulars apply at County Council office. By Order, WILLIAM BAXTER, O.auiiity Engineer. »owwbe? 12,1894. 11 71



ASHBURTON HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIPS. THE Board of Governors oSer for Public Competition, Eight Scholar ships, open to all children m the county of Ashburton, except those m attendance at the Ashburton High School. The Schplarsfripg are tenable for two years, and, subject to good conduct, will, daring that period, entitle the holders to free education, and the use of books at the Ashburton High School. In apportioning the Scholarships, ifc is the Board's inten tion to grant four Scholarships to Boy 3 and four to Girls. Candidates must not be more than 14 years of age on the first day of December, 1894. The Subjects for examination will be—l, English Grammar and Composition; 2, English History; 8, Geography ; 4, Arithmetic. The work required will be of the same nature as the work done m Standard VI m the primary schools Successful Q&ixdidatea must qualify m e^ch subject, &ii& jntist obtafn dh average, over all of not liss tlian 50 pcr * cen6 of'th'e maximum marks. Any candidate gaining leas than 25 per cent of the maximum marks m an? one subject, will not be deemed to qualify m that subject. Candidates must enter their names with the Secretary of the Board not later than 1 hursday, December 13, Candidates' notices must be accom panied ' by a certificate from the Head master of the school which they ttfe at \ tendfag, certifying that they have been m &i such school for six months previous to December 1, 1894, or if re ceiving private tutlon a similar certificate from their tutor. The Board reserves to itself the right of proof as to the age of candidate^. The examination wis be held at the Adiburton High "School m Ite boys' schoolroom oh MONDAY AND December 17 i»nd 1% begin ping at 9 if) a.m. Each Candidate will be provided by the Secretary with a code word, and no n?me must be written on any of the papers, which are to be marked with the code word only. Further particulars may be obtained from the Peadmaster qc t-ho undesigned. % Bll^PlDßXili, ' x Secretary. Aehbttrtan, Nowanbw 29,1894- 1? 2