Notes of a Trip Through India

There wag a full house at the Oddf allows Hall lasfc night to hear the lecture given by the Rev G. B. Inglis, on "Notes ot a trip through India," and an accompanying concert; by friends and members of the Presbyterian choir. We caunot do better than commence by congratu'ating our Prasbftftian friends on their tact in so arranging matters ihat the audience could enjoy a musical programme of more than ordinary merit, as well as a interesting lecture occupying the usual time, andstttl leave for home before ten o'clock. This happy state of things is mainly accounted for by the punctuality with which afc half past seven the first item appeared, and with which each remaining item followed te predecessor. The first part of the concert programme was over at eight o'clock, and the lecturer at once, by means of a large map, took his hearers to Calcutta, where he had first landed on his arrival in India. His first impression was surprise to find everything so thoroughly civilised and English—Lot only the buildings, shops, streets, but the people also. A visit, however, to the native portion of the town soon showed him that he was in India without a doubt. Speaking of India in general, the lecturer said that the buildings, the railways, the roads, and the bridges throughout the country were amongst the finest he had seen in the world, and to such a degree of perfection had this form of civilisation been carried that were necessitous circumstances to arise, in a few days England could pour in troops from almost any quarter of the world. The worst; feature of the people was what he termed " the tyranny of caste," which was the werst form of cruelty to which a human race was ever subjected. This he believed was probably the cause of the preeeni trouble in India. Sketches were given of rtie various towns he had visited. These included Oawnpoire, Lucknow, aad others^ and the ruins, relics, inscriptions, etc., kept green the memory of the brave lives that were lost in the Indian mutiny. In some of the rained buildings one could scarcely touch ths walls without covering a bullet mark, Agra, the scene of the present trouble (including among its buildings one which had cost £3,000,000 to construct, and which had occupied twenty-five years in building), Dargeeling (the great tea mart, and the method by which our t3a is prepared), Delhi, and other historical cities, were In the "notes," and together With the habits of the people were de scribed in the interesting conversational style adopted, and in which he is facile princeps, by the lecturer. One of the most beautiful sights he had ever scan was when standing in pitch darkness he had looked up to a magnificent golden glow lighting up the whole heavens. This picturesque eight was caused by the reflec tion of the sun's first rays from the other side of Mount Everest, the highest peak in the Himalayas. Alluding to the dif ferent religions, the missionaries were fast inculcating Christianity among the people. Htndooism especially was fast_ losing ground. The Mahomedans had in their Indian templessome of the finest specimens of architecture and workmahsip that were to be found in any part of the world. The lecture was interspersed with anecdotes of which the lecturer's stock appeared to be inexhaustible, and these, better than anything else possibly could have done, illustrated the habits of the natives. The rev gentleman kepb the attention of his hearers throughout, and was heartily applauded at the conclusion of his lecture. . . The concart, which was divided into two parts—oae given before the lecture »nd the other at its conclusion—was v*ry enjoyable. The chief feature was the concerted singing of the choir, assisted by a small but sfficienfc orchestra, and the items for which they were responsible were evidence not only of caref al prepara tion but oE an exceedingly happy adju&L ment of the different parts both of choir and orchestra. This was especially aoticeable in the chorus "Hear the Trumpet," which was given with fine effect. Pianoforte solos were given by Mrs Donald McLean, vocal polos by Misses A. and E. Gates, and Miss Nellie Barratt and a recitation by Mr Hunter. The whole was under the baton of Mr E. G. Craighead, and the orchestra waß Ifld by Mr H. A. Mackay (violin) with Mr Robert Cullen (second violin). Mr Mac- Lem Dunn (flute), Mr W. McDonald (cornet), Mr David Jonea (euphonium), and Mr H. A. Gates (double bass) were the other members cf the orchestra, whose work, more especially in the brass parts, was remarkably well done. At the conclusion of the concert Mr Brock moved thab a hearty vote of thanks be accorded to the Rev Mr Inglis for his interesting lecture (trusting that on some future occasion they might be permitted to hear the portions which, owing to shortness of time, he had been obliged to omit), and that a similar compliment be accorded to the ladles and gentlemen who had assisted in the successful concert. The vote waa carried by acclamation and responded to by the Rev Mr Inglis. Furni ture for the stage was kindly lent by Messrs T. H. TJndrill and Co. and was neatly arranged for the comfort of the performers.

Dr. Stuart's Funeral.

Dtjnedin, May 16. The streets were lined with spectators in connection with Rev. Dr. Stuart's funeral, and a* the weather was fine, every point of vantage waa ocnupied. Ihe Hon, J. O. Ward, represented Govern ment, and the Presbyteries of Southland and Uftinaru were specially represented. Beautiful wreaths were sent by the girls of tke High School, the Dominican Con vent, Justice Williams, the First Church office-bearers, the 1.0.0. F., and all the city schools. At Knox Church, devotional exercises were conducted at 1 p.m. by the Rev. Dr. Want, of Green Island, and Key. A. B. Todd, of Oamaru. The service at the grave was conducted by the Key. Mr Will, of East Taieri.

Agricultural Conference.

Wellington, May 16. Twenty-six Associations and Farmers' Clubs are to be represented at the coming Agricultural and Pastoral Associations Conference. Among the subjects to be discussed are the establishment of a flock book for sheep, the creation of public abattoirs, and the amendment of the present Dairy Act with a view to compul sory grading and branding all butter ex ported ; to devise measures for putting a stop to sheep and cattle stealing, and compelling auctioneers to register all brands ; providing cool storage for dairy produce at principal ports ; the advisa bility of taxing stallions ; elementary agri culture in state schools j exclusion of sheep suffering from foot rot from all public yards ; the small birds nuisance ; opening up fresh markets for produce ; the introduction of a suitable class of farmers with capital; promoting of irriga tion works; a reciprocal tariff between the various colonies and the free interchange of products; and a tax on horses from those colonies that tax ours.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

HOME AND FOREIGN.

PEE PBESS ASSOCIATION.

! (Received May 16, 10 30 a.ra )

BOATING ACCIDENTS.

London, May 15. An exceptionally large number of boating accidents have been recorded throughout England. Yesterday, at . Ipswich, a party of six persons were drowned.

FIRE IN A WORKHOUSE.

A lire broke out in Oamberwell workhouse, and theinmites, numbering four hundred, had a narrow escape.

AUSTRALIAN.

(Received May 16, noon.)

OBITUARY.

Melbourne, May 61. Dr Lintoiij Anglican bishop ol Riverina.

THE WESLEYAN CONFERENCE.

Adelaide, May 16. The Wesleyan Conference carried a motion sympathising with the Rev. Mr Langham and others in the trying cir cumstances in which they had lately been placed, and which have been ag gravated by the persistent machinations i of Papal agents in Fiji.

MATRICIDE.

I Launceston, May 16. A. young man named Bryant shot his mother dead. Naturally he was of weak mind, but hia intellect became more unhinged through reading j\» ac» count of the Barraba tragedy.

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS.

PER PRESS ASSOCIATION

ZiKbor Politic*. Weiaington, May 16. At a meeting of workers In connection with the Liberal and Labor Convention, it was decided to recommend all liberal and labor organisations in the city to form a Workers' Political League, to formulate a platform, and devise con certed action at all political elections, The Premier's Flag**, The Prpimlcr, in accordance with a promise made during his recent trip north, i has forwarded two large Union Jacks to the Maoris at Pipiriki, Waneanui river, and Te Maihiti, Uriwera country. Nautical Inquiries.; The judgment of the Court regarding the loss of the Kiwi was that the vessel was well found. Tho master exercised every care, and followed the usual course. No blame was attached to him. The Bench added a recommendation that a survey be made of the .station landings on tho east coast of the North Island. In the case of the Stormbird, which touched a sandbank off Waikanae, the Court found the master guilty of grave default, in not checking his compasses, seeing that he knew they were likely to be affected by the work in which the vessel hid been engaged- His certifcate was not dealt with, but Captain Chambers was ordered to pay costs, £17175.

THE ASHBtmrOJS ffIIABDIAK; WEDNESDAY, MAt 16, 1894



The Committee of the Poultry Society will meet this evening in the Arcade Chambers to fix the date of show and for other business. The use of the telegraphic wires have been granted for the match between the Otago and Ashburfcon Chess Clubs on May 24. Play will commence at 9,30 a.m, and will be continued, with the usual delayu for refresh ments, until 11.30 p.m.; any games then unfinished will be referred to M* Hookham of Christchurch, for adjudication. The names of the respective teams will be pub* lished in a day or two. It is evident that our local grocers mean business, for if one looks at Mr Henry Zander's new advertisement, it will readily be found that his prices are not only the lowest advertised, but even lower than Christchurch prices. Now is the time to purchase.—Advi



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1 Entertainments. EIuRISTON LI BRA ItY. A BALL will be givsn in the School room, Lauriston, on FRIDAY EVENING, May 18, in aii of the funds of tha above institute n. Refreshments provided. Tickets, 3*.' Ladies free. 515 ~IsLGIN~SCaOOLROOM. A CONCERT AND DANCE will be held in the Elgin School ON FRIDAY, MAY 18, 1894. Proceeds in aid of a Distressed Family, Concert at 8 p.m. Tickets, Is. D»nce—Gentlemen, 2s 6d; Ladies free. Refreshments. Music for Dance by Mrs Olatidge. 5106 _ ADDFBLLOWS' TTALL. FIEDAY7MAY 18. CHJSAJP JEXCTJ-KHION; TO LONDON AND BACK FOR la. THE REV. A. AG E ft, will conduct his audience IN A LEdURE ABOUT LONDON. Down East and Up West. To the Hovels of the Poor and the Mansions of the Rich. The Crowded City. The Old Lady of Threadneedle Street. The Great Jewel Robbery. Banquetting under the eyes of Gog and Magog ; and many other scenes of pleasure ana pain. MR BEARDSLEY, of Christcharch, will assist with his powerful LANTERN and OXY-EIHER LIGHT, by showing about eighty brilliant pictures. Children, 6d ; 7.30 p.m. 5138 MAY 24. "MAY 24. ' ODDFELLOWS' HALL. ODDFELLOWS' HALL. Queen's Birthday, OPENING of the FIRST GRAND POPULAR CONCERT under en tirely New Management. First Grand Programme PART I. 1. Overture, pianoforte. 2. Song, Queen of the Earth Pinsuti Mr Leo. B. Buckebidgb. 3. Song, Mona, Miss Barrett 4. Ventriloquism— The Man in the Box ' The Man in the Cellar The Man in the Chimney The Man on the Roof Mr William Buchan. j 5. Comic Song. The Little Nipper Mr Henry H. Cohen. Chevalier 6. Song, He Thinks I do nob Love Him Miss Mabel Betx. Dolby .. 7. Recitation, Mr Buckeridue. 8. Song, comic, The Shop Walker Mr Lionel Broad. Interval of ten minutes. 1. Ventriloquism, The 'Jfolking Family A Jaugh from start to finish. Mr W. Buchan. 2. Song, Anchored Watson Mr Leo, B. Uuckeeidge. 3. Son», Douglas Gordon Laurence Kettie Bliss Mabel Bell. ! 4. Violin Solo, Mr R. Oullen 5. Comic Song, The Waiter Mr H. A. Flower. 6. Song, The Romany Lass Mr Lionel Broad. 7. Serio-comic, Supposing Miss Barratfc. Gon Save the Queen. 6d ADMISSION Od Reserved Seats Is. Overture 8 p.m. sharp. HENRY H. COHEN, 5 140 Business Manager. ~" Mr D. Tnomas _ __________ saturday, may 19. purebreiTpoultky. TWILL OFFER as above at 1 o'clock. A few pens of Purebred Fowls, Consisting of PABTRIDGE COCHINS, ANDALUSIANS AND BROWN LEGHOiINS. An excellent chance fjr fanciers to im prove their strains, or for those inclined to breed for show to make a good stait, D, THOMAS. 5 142 Auctioneer g_- 'r__^i 1 Sporting. ASHBURTOI* TROTTING CLUB. WINTER MEETING. TO BE HELD on the TINWALD RACECOURSE, Tinwald, on WEDNESDAY, JUNE 13,; 1894. gpnoGtKAKiitri;. 1.15 p.m.—Maiden Handicap (saddle) of 15 soys. jNomination 7s 6d, acceptance 7s 6d. One mile and a half. ■ 2 p.m. —Ashburtoit Handicap (saddle) of 25 soya; second horse to receive 3 aovs from the stakes. Nomination 12s 6d, acceptance 12s 6d. Two miles. 2.45 p.m.—-District Handicap (saddle) of 15 soys. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 7s 6d. Two miles. 3.30 p.m.— Laomhor Handicap (harness) of 20 soys ; second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake. Nomination 10s, accept* ance 10a. Two miles.' 4,10 p.m.—Novel Handicap (saddle) of 15 boys ; the winner to be sold by auction and all proceeds to go to the funds of ] the Club, domination 15s. One mile j and a half. 4.45 p.m.—Dash Handicap (saddle) of 15 soys. Nomination 7s 6d, acceptance 7s 6d. One mile. REGULATIONS. Nominations must be in the hands of the Secretary, accompanied with pedigree and the last three performances, as also with the nece_sary amount in L)ash, by 10 p.m. on TUESDAY, May 29, 1894, at the Central Hotel, Ashburton. Handicaps declared June 2,1894. Acceptances will close at the same hour and place on FRIDAY, June 8, 1894. ' All Races to be run under the Canterbury Metropolitan Trotting Association Rules. j Five per cent will be deducted from all gross winnings for expenses. j The District Rape shall be confined to I horses the bona fide property of residents in the Ashburton County, and must have been the property of such owners prior to May 1, 1894 DAVID ZANDER, 5 124 Secretary. DOI-LAirCIGARETfES—Finest Amer an Tobacco,— Heney Zandkr, Wholesale Agent T^JO more indigestion } no morenervous -^ ness from indulging in too much ea drinfcring, for those who drink " Health Tea." One trial will convince you.—• fiJW Zas®sr, Authorised A^eu ]



Public Not'Oeh, IMISS BARRETT'S School*ill RK tt-L OPEN May 21 insf. fculj ere taught—-Erglish, Music, singlng, D .awing. fcptcu.l ela s for LAI\N, Wednesdays and Saturday.". ' Miss Barratt will be at home fern 19ch met. 5 137 FLEMINGTOJX DAIRY FACTOR?. AMEFCTINGr to consider the question of the re-opening of the above will be held in the Flemtngton Schoolroom on FRIDAY, May 19, at 730 pm. All interested are invited to attend. 5 125 TENDERS. I rPENDEBS will ba received hr the I undersigned up to TUESDAY, May 22, for eating offabout 19 acres of turnips. For further particalars »pply to HUGH DONALDSO3T, 5 131 Waterton. £25 REWARD, TWENTY-FIVE POUNDS (£26) will be paid for information which will lead to Lhe conviction of the person Tho maliciously burned a portable hut on Anama on WEDNESDAY. April 25. 5 37 F, PETER, Anama. THE EDUCATION BOARD OF THE DISTRICT OF NORTH CANTER BURY. ELECTION OF COMMITTEES, mHE EDUCATION BOARD of the I District of North Canterbury here by publicly notifies that the Householders of the School Districts r f Alford Foreat, Ayleubury, Doric, Eiffelton, Elgin and Selwyn having failed to Elect Committees, the Board directs that PUBLIC MEET INGS of the Householders in each of the said Districts be held on MONDAST, the 4th Jane, 1894, at half-past seven o'clock in the evening, for the Election of Com mittees for such Districts for the year end ing with the fourth Monday in April, 1895. The place of Meeting shall be the Schoolhouse in each District. The Number of Members of Committee to be Elected will be—For Aylesbury, Doric, and Eiffelton FIVE, and for Alford Forest, Elgin, and Selwyn SEVEN. The Board further directs that the First Meeting of each School Committee be held in the place appointed for the Elec tion and immediately after the Election upon the same Evening. The Board further, in accordance with the provisions of the School Committees Election Act, 1891, calls upon the House holders in each of the Districts to send to the Chairman of the School Committee, and in the case of Alford Forest to Mr Andrew McFarlane, in writing, on or before MONDAY, the 28ah May, the names rf Persons being resident House holders nominated by them for Election to servo upon the Committeo Such nominations must be signed by the Pro poser and by the Candidate, and must be in the form set forth in the Schedule to the Act or to the effect thereof. In addi tion to such nominations any Householder present at the meeting may nominate any qualified candidate who consents by word of mouth, or by writing, to be so nomi nated. J, V. COLBORNE-VfiEL, Secretary. Christchurch, May 11, 1894. 5 119



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f E, G. Staveley, { In conjuncion with the National Mortgage j and Agency Company of N.Z., Ltd. TO THE ASmijRTON COUNTRY SETTLERS. MR X G. STAVKLEY(inconjunction with the National Mortgage and Agency Company of N.Z , Limited) has the pleasure to announce to friends am clients that he has decided to extend operations, and will regularly attend ASHBURTON AND TINWALD SALE YARDS, CONDUCT CLEARING SALES WHEN REQUIRED, MAKE LIBERAL ADVANCES ON WOOL CLIPS, I And Carry on A GENERAL STOCK AND STATION AGENCY BUSINESS In all its Branches. UI R Inward" Has been appointed LOCAL REPRESENTATIVE And all Business entrusted to him WILL RECEIVE PROMPT AND i CAREFUL ATTENTION. Being well-known throughout the dis trict), Mr Saundera' many friends will no doubt show their practical appreciation of this arrangement. OPENING SALE DAY AT TINWALD ON TUESDAY, MAY 15. E. G. STAVELEY, In cod junction with the National Mortgage & Agency Company of N.Z , Ltd.) Friedlander Bros. CLEARING SALE OF Contractor's Plant, Horses, Implements, Cattle, Etc. THURSDAY,~~MAY 17,1894. IiyTESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, IVJ instructed by Mr Thomas Trevurza, will hold a Clearing Sale by Public Auction on the Farm at Wakanui, on the above date, at 12 o'clock noon, of the WHOLE OP HIS PLANT, as follows '.-" 6 Good Draught Mares and Weldings, 2 Light Harness Horses, White chapel Cart, Spring Trap, 5 Draya and Frames, 3 Double-fur row Ploughs, 1 Duncan Drill, 2 Sets of Harrows, large Portable Hut on Wheels, Cambridge Roller, 4 Dairy Cows in profit. 6 Head Ifoung Cattle, 2 Breeding Sows, 1 Boar, lot young Pigs, Harness, Covers, and Sundries. Mr Trevurza having decided to abandon contracting, the whole of the plant is for absolute sale, and purchasers will find all lota offered in first-class condition, and the horses are among the staunohesb in the district. ——• ALSO, at same time and plac— "1 C\Ct Four and Six-cooth Crossbred _LUO EWES, in lamb 900 G°°d Orossbred HOGGETS en merino ewes Luncheon provided. R. FrTedLANDER, 6 86 Auctioneer. CLEARING SALE, Owing to Dissolution of Partnership. LAND, HORSES, SHEEP, IMPLE MENTS, Etc. WBDNESDAyTmAY 23,1894 messrs friedlander bros, are favored with instructions from Messrs McCormick Bros., who are dis solving partnership, to hold a Clearing Sale byfublic Auction at the Homestead, at Winchmore, adjoining the Winchmore Estate, of their FARM, CONSISTING OF 382 ACRES of very good farming land, on which is erected a seven roomed house, twelve stall stable, sheepyards, and other out* buildings ; also, the whole of their LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, aa follows: — 4-00 Fat MERINO SHEEP« 200 Merino EWES in lamb» .|AA Halfbred LAMBS, •** Good working Draught ' MARES and GELDINGS, IFour-year-old FILLY (un broken, 4 Two and three-year-olda (un broken), ] Yearling COLT, 2 Farm Drays and Framed, 1 Gig and set of harness, 3 double-furrow Ploughs, 1 Duncan Drill and Coulters, 2 Reapers and Binders, set Harrows, Horse Powsr and Chaffoutter. Quantity of Harness, Sundries, etc. This sale being called owing to a dis solution of partnership, the land and stock Is for ABSOLUTE SALE, and intending purchasers should not miss th.it> oppor tunity. Full particulars at sale. To commence at 12 o'clock noon. Luncheon provided. R. FRIEDLANDER, tflsß7 Auctioneer. N.Z. Land Association, Ld PRELIMINARY NOTICE. pTtHE NEW ZEALAND LAND ASSO JL CIATION, Limited, has received instructions from Mr F. M. Rickman, who has let his farms, to sell on the property at NEWLANDS, about five miles from Ashburton, On a Date to be announced shortly, and of which due notice will be given, THE WHOLE OF THE STUD FLOCK OF ABOUT 1000 sheep. IOuO English Leicester Ewes and Rams and Shropshire Down Ewes and Rams. ALSO,— The whole of the FARMING PLANT, Implements, Horses, Cattle, Etc. Full particulars in future advertisement The New Zealand Land Association, Limited. i H. H. SECRETAN, Agent. JOHN G. RKSTELL, Auctioneer. 5 135 HEaLTH~TEA" Sore economic than ordinary tea. It undergoes process whereby the injurious ingre dients are eliminated, whilst it renders he release of the better properties of the leaf more easy. Henry Zander, Aufcho* d ' nsed Agent,



Public Notices. PHOTOGRAPHY. LAST WEEK.~~LAST WELK. POSITIVELY the" last Eight Days ov THE SURPRISE PHOTOGRAPHERS. Everyone should now avail themselves ef this splendid opporlunry before it is tco late. Tnree uineas, worth of Pictures for One Pound. PARKER AND BING, 41 Colliers Corner, Ttnineirse *ucees§ op CLEARING SALE. "DUYERS delighted with the bargains. BALANCE OF STOCK TO Bfi SLAUGHTERED. No Reasonable offer Refused* DAVliTlßllOfl., CABINET MAKERS, Next Courthouse, Havelock Street, —For Sale Cheap, new 8-roomed house and f-acre land, Havelock Street TO THE PUBLIO. TXAVING started Business as HORSESHOER & GENERAL BLACKSMITH in the Wakanui Road, in that shop known as Rae's, directly opposite Mr Childs, I beg to ask my friends and the publi: in general for a fair share of their patronage. To meet the timos I am prepared to make very moderate charges. R YOUNG, BLACKSMITH. 5 59 G. M. BROOKE BEGS TO NOTIFY to his numerous Country Customers that in future he will attend at his late Shop, "THE DISPENSARY," EVERY SATURDAY AFTERNOON from 3 to 4. C. M. BROOKE solicits the Patronage of former Customers for his Successor, Sirs Pricliard. Prescriptions Accurately Prepared. Horse and Cattle Medicines, Patent Medicines and Sundries at Christchurch prices, and every attention given by her new Manager, MR F. E. WHITE, Registered Chemist. Agent for Brooke's Soluble Arsen o Powder. The best, tried remedy for.Foot Rot in Sheep. Price 4d per b. 21 , LOOK AT THIS. FURTHER REDUCTIONS /\WING^ to the approach of Winter and the SCARCITY of Money, we have deoided to DISPOSE OF OUR LARGE STOCK OP GROCERIES, GLASSWARE, and IRONMONGERY REGARDLESS OF COST and a glance at the following quotations which are for OASH ONLY will assure Customers that we mean what we say :— Fine Salt, 5s per cwt bag Oatmeal, 251b bag, 2s 6d Sultanas, 4f d Cream of Tartar, Is 2d per lb Whitningldlb—l2lbslod Electric Candles s|d — 121b 5s 3d Kerosene (150 test) 6s per tin, 12s per case Best Mixed Peel, 8d per lb— 21bs Is 3d Best White Sugar, 2Jd Split Peas, If d per lb Sago and Tapioca, Ijd per lb New Currants, 3jd Best Japan Rice, 2Jd Plaid Vestas, 4-|d per doz Neave's Food, lid per tin Corn flour, 3|d per lb Sardines, quarters, 4-|d, halves, 8d Vinegar, English, 5d bottle, Is 6dper gallon Washing Soda, Id per lb Wire Netting,^ x 2, 2d yard JOHN ORR & Co,, HARDWARE, AND MERCHANTS.



business noofoe "'EmnrBOTFTUMKR BEG TO ANNOUNCE THEIR FIRST SHOW OF AUTUMN AND WINTEft Dresses and Trimmi nor s. IpNCOURAGED by.previonsjstiooass in thisiDeparcment» eiceptlonai^prep* £1100* have beenjmade for the WINTER OF L'94 /3)JS OF THE LATEST; FRENCH MODE, TOGETHER WITH QEOIOR BBITISH SELECTIONS, WILL BE FOUND AMONG OUR COSTUMES. As usual] SINGLE ROBES arc a SPECIALTY. IN ASSIGNED ESTATE OF ROBEET ALCORN. T HAVE BEEN INSTRUCTED BY THE TRUSTEES to Reduce the Prices in Groceries, as well as other Departments BELOW COST FOR CASH <■<> «&«* » CLEARANCE. Crystal Sugar 2§d Split Peas 2d Best New Currants 3|d 150 teat Water White Kerosene 6s Elemes and Sultanas 5d Marmalade in Glass Jars 8a Best Sago and Tapicoa 2d Large Jars Jam la Coffee, ground daily on premises, from Is 4d to Is 6d Further Reductions in CLOTHING and BOOTS, IRONMONGERY, CROCKERY, , c . and GLASSWARE. ALL GENUINE FIRST-CLASS GOODS. B. ALCORN, SAUNDERS' BUILDINGS,



TRESPASS NOTICE ,j ' ——- ANY person or persons trespassing on Riversdale Estate in pursuit of game, or otherwise.after this notice WILL BE PROSECUTED. j. a. wnMAM. ACAM >I MR J. ELLIS'? SHORTHAND CLASS will meet Every TUESDAY EVENING, at 8 o'clock, at Gates' School of Musio. Terms moderate. 5 118 NOTICE A NYONE Shooting or Trespassing with dog or gun upon Winohmore Estate will be PROSECUTED. «v eobt.w.h 4 bt. — . Light's Gash Store, TXAVING Booghtan Immense stock op GROCERIES, CROCKERY, BRUSH ware, etc.. ab about 15 PER CENT LESS than the USUAL COST, We have made STILL FURTHER RE DUCTIONS in Every Line. Baking Powder, large tins 9d SagO, finest 2d Currants, new 4d lb 2i -Mf'x t? a, Plaid Matcnes, 4f doz Tapioca, best 2d lb Sultanas new 5d lb Raisins, 5d Cream of Tarter, Is 2d lb Perfection Tea, 2s or 31b for LIGHT'S CASH STORE Burnett Street, Corner Arcade. Li 2 A BOON 10 HOUSEHOLDERS ALLANDAXK COAL COMPANY, LIMITED. — A SAYI wMTnFPn 5 AT P Kurr Cf m 0N \OUK COAL BILL. —- WE have appointed MR JAMES KLLIOIT, Co*l Merchant, Ash burton, Agent for the county, wtio will supply Customers in targe or ; snail quantities. The Allandale Coal is the best produced on the Eastern seaboard. It is an excellent Steam Coal, unrivalled for Bakers, and a good Domestic Coal burn mg w.th a flame, does not sparkle, Hand .eaves a white ash. I Tt . ..,« — J „ It Is both Che ip and Excellent. ! — JAMES ELLIOTT COAL MERCHANT ASHBURTON ~"" " """ MAIL Sf GUARDIAN. — CHRISTCHUROH AGENCY. IVTR J.R. SIMPSON has been . . , *nwwn t ni. ■ .. i appointed our AGENT at Chmtchurc and is authorised to make Contracts for Advertising and Printing, and to give receipts on our behalf. THE ASHBURTON PUBLISHING COMPANY, LIMrTBD, t P? 7£. J' SXFWARI)- January 6, 1894.



£1500 to lend on approved freehold security. Apply to * * m ■ROT.T/VJK x. puuuwa ~~~ ~ — ■ "" - SPECIAL NOTICE* . Hunter and Son, HAVE made up their minds to sell at CHRXSTCHURCH PRICES, witli carriage added, in large or small lota to suit purchasers. % ra/~m PAQTT AXTT V JUl* oAff- UJ*LY' Being in a position to buy our Goods la the best market, we can afford to sell Cheaper than any house in the trade* Small profits and quick returns. Call on Saturday and see for yourselves, Goods delivered Daily, Note the address— HUNTER ANI> SON, Takcreo Street, Ashbuetost. —— — HENRY ZANDER* n I ±' n • Revolution in Prices. —— - PKICE X.IST - WrtCt Casll Only, until further notice :— White Ciystal Sugar 2 ja per lb Finest New Currants (cleaned) q3j ripr iv v * Eleme Raisins 4 | d lb Bultanas 4f d per lb Fine White Sago If d per lb mite Flake Tapioc 4 a ft Split Peas lfd per lb JjJ Vermicelli and Maccaroni 6d perlb Bryant and May's Safeties 7!& J QZm J .. 8 Vinegar Is 6d per gallon Valencia Raisins 4^d per lb Washing Soda I2lbs for Is JBleotrio Candles I2lbs for 5s 3d nd Kerosene (150 test, water white) fi« fin 19q -n^v nnco n °S ™» kZB Per. Qa^ _, . LOCOa (JJunn and. Hewitt's) Qd per lb j am^ assorted, in 21b bottles, Is per bottle T> p j T-Tpttition 1 q rlny^n neningS IS aozen. SardmeS large tins, 8d pel* tin S ar dines, Small tins, 4|d per tin i « ' % 1, Cups and baucers %s per dozen Tumblers 8s per dozen . , T1  , And all other goods in all departments to° numerous to mention AT EQUALLY LOW PRICES. A Gonuino Reduction all round, the CASH«^anted. WINES k SPIRITS, ALKS k STOUT, of BiSt Bra nds, in Stock. — REIVIEMBER— Patronise those who circulate ihe monty in Ashburton ftud wh o have a stake hei^ * "°BV "* **"* REMEMBER—AH goods delivered, IT Pjl! I* V^ T/iViX\ (\ Ot * * AGENT FOR Auscralian Mutual Provident Society Sun Hra Office - 7 Canton Marine Qffiee