Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, DECEMBER 16, 1895

The Volunteer regulations are most wonderful things. They were, we pre sume, intended to be eed tape, like most other rules and regulations, whether for the government of a natiop or a cricket plub-__" A terror to syiidqers and the praise of such as do well." That they are a terrqr to eyil^ging Yqlun teers, evildojng ?olunteers find out, when they read their names em blazoned on the order-boards of their own company, after having been dis missed the service, and know that all tbe order-boards in the colony for the time being bear the same legend, and that also the poor wight so treated! " gets a line in the Gazette." Hig lines, however, do not fall in the proverbial pleasant places",—if there be any plea sant places' in the Gazette at ali tor this "line in the Gazette," is the New Zealand equivalent of the "Bogue's March," when a $|elm. genj; ig $Q he' "<|ruhimed 'le«i of the The regulations are very effective in their punitive provisions, but they do not always hit the mark in the matter of awards for meety. We have ftttuwfowu* of this I

Ashburton Rifles. The Sergeant joined our local corps when it was first embodied in 1879. He has been returned as efficient every year since, except in the year 1883, and for that year's inefficiency he is able to render what to most people ought to be a good and sufficient reason. In 1882, it will bo remembered, the Parihaka tumult with Te Whifci arose, and Government called for volunteers to the front. Ashburton responded nobly, and Private Dee was one of the first to offer. Sixteen men were ready to -go on the instant, and sixty or more were to be ready in a few days if wanted. As is well known the trouble ceased without bloodshed, but the moral effect* was better than if blood had been shed, and the men who went to the front on that occasion deserve etfary credit. Incidentally it may here be mentioned that among the plucky ones who formed the Ashburton contingent to the front on that occasion was Private R. J. Murray, now the Rev. R. J. Murray, who, on Sunday even ing, preached so eloquent a sermon from the pulpit of the Wesleyan Church in Baring Square. When Private Dee came back with his company from Parihaka, he found his situation filled, and had to seek other employment. He joined a threshing machine gang, and this work took him away into the country all the following grain season. During that season he was unable to put in the four out of six Government pa.ades that were necessary then for a man to be returned as efficient. He was able to put in three only of those parades, but for the remainder of the year, his record for attendance at parade will hear comparison with that of any man then on the roll. In re-1 gard to drill, etc., he has always been one of the best in the company, and for years has been a most efficient and useful sergeant. But while away i threshing he missed that one parade. The missing of that one parade leaves him with a break in his service that will now necessitate twenty years' service instead of fifteen. Of course regulations are regulations, but we fancy in the face of the facta given above—of the sergeant's service at Parihaka, of his long, enthsiastic, and thoroughly efficient service inthe ranks, of his splendid record for attendance at parade, in spite of the Government parade ke missed in 1883 from no fault ef his own, but primarily because he had volunteered for service at Parihaka and gone there (losing his town situa tion in consequence) — the stern severity or those regulations might be relaxed, and the medal given to i Sergeant Dee. Captain Dolman is the only other active member of the corps who has served since its embodiment, ! and there are but few indeed now serving of the sixteen who volunteered for the front during the Parihaka trouble, and Sergeant Dee is the only j one of them who, (but for that un fortunate Government parade) would be entitled to the long and efficient service medal.

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The Oadzow concert to-night at eight— St. Stephen^ School. A French butcher was recently pen tenced to three years' imprisonment, and a fine of £20, for palming off on hia customers the flesh of a dog as that of a lamb. The Good Templar Convention in Otago [ meet in February to organise a plan of campaign for the general election and licensing polls. The magisterial enquiry into the strand ing of the steamer i .feature will not be held till after the New Year, the pressure of Court work and the holidays preventing Mr Beetham from taking It sooner. An Auckland Preea Association telegram states that the Ponaonby regatta held an Saturday, was a great success. Over a thousand persons were on the flagship, The events proved very interesting. The Hon R. H. J, Reeves, the newly appointed M.L.C, who is in Wellington in connection with the Midland Railway case, has received upwards of 13Q telegrams congratulating him oji his appointment, Chinese dentists rub a secret powder or gum over the affected tooth, and after about five minutes the patient is told to sneeze. The tooth then falls out. Many attempts have been made by European dentists to secure this powder, but none have ever succeeded in doing so.

It is not generally known (says a contemporary) that the Right Hon. J. Ohamberlaln visited the colonies 4$ years ago, and sought the hand of an Australian girl. He was often, the guest of Dr Youall the well known Melbourne ooroner, and fell In love with the daughter of a Sydney lawyer who was staying with the doctor. But the young man with the eye glass was not to the liking of the Sydney girl, who became the wife of a Melbourne barrister, who afterwards turned peda gogue.

A Press Association telegram from Auckland states that it is understood there that the Conference of gener&l managers and controlling officers of all insurance Companies doing business In New Zealand arranged at the Conference in Melbourne in August last to be he'd early in the new year, will probably take place. In Wellington early in January. The ebiect of the Conference is to remove certain anomalies and di^cultjes whijeh exist in tfcfjprpgeut tari{s,andto make such re adjustments a«s shall render the tariff more easily workable and acceptable to insurers. The Otago Daily Times hears that tbe Sisters of the Church who arrived by the Mararoa propose to open a collegiate school for girls in Dunedin at the begin ning of the new year. They belong to a,s Anglican education order which h^,s large institutions under 3,ts care, including now I some 10,00,0" pupils. They have been | particularly successful In preparing j students for university examinations. Of j the two sisters just arrived, one has been engaged for some time at §jjie well-known | Old Palace sahooj a,t Croydon, and the work in Dunedin, will be under the super vision of the provincial superior of the order, who Is expected to arrive shortly. In view of the recent accident to the Flfeshlre near Oamaru it is a curious oircumstance that a vessel of the same name came to grief at Nelson nearly bwenfcy years ago. We happened to,»day on the following passage i^ a boot pub j lished in 137|. Intituled < Colonial expe | riences by ah old colonist' in which (at pf) tha following passage occurs :—« On Monday morning, February 6, the Indus was piloted to •* berth inside the boulder bank, passing in her course the hull of the Pifeshire, a wreck fast upon pledge of rocks upon w.hfob sfee had'bee'n swept by the strong" current, while attempting to leave the harbor at a dangerous state of the tide, then not sufficiently known.'

HOME, SWEET HOME.

The sweetcat ands m<_at desirable thing for homiis'Wealth, and tb preserve health one {.hotild uit Wolfe's .iJebtwp^i.

A telegram from Dunedin states that a boating accident occurred on Sunday afternoon in the harbour. Three young men were out in a sailing boat below Havensbourn when rhe boat capsized. Those on board a yacht, seeing what had occurred, made for the spot, and one of the young n.en in the water was saved by one of those on board the yacht jumping overboard and assisting in getting him on board. The two drowned were William Sfcronach, twenty-one years, eon of Mri William Stronach, a clerk, and John j Forsyth, fifJ-een years, a son of a painter ! living in Arthur street. The Wellington Post of Thursday has the following paragtaph:—The cross examination of the Premier by Mr Hutchi son and Mr Jones afforded come amuse ment to the habitoea of the Midland Rail way Arbitration Court on Saturday afternoon and this morning. It was expected that it would last all day, but this morning sufficed apparently to con vince counsel that there was little to be made out of it. It savoured much of the story of the man who 'captured' a prisoner, but who was unable to return to camp because the ' prisoner' would neither go with him nor let him go. It was very difficult at times to say whether , counsel was cross-examining Mr Seddon or Mr Seddon was cross-examining counsel. A Press Association telegram from j Auckland states that the Company's attorneys in New Zealand have received the following Information from the New Zealand and River Plate Land Mortgage Agency Company's London office regard ing the operations for the year ended on the 31st of October last. The net profit of th. year, including the amount brought forward from the preceding year, 1r £15,942 19s lid, out of which the Direc tors will recommend a dividend of 2_ per cant., to be paid for the six months from the 30th of April to the 31st October, leaving the previous six months pro vided for by the interim dividend, which will make 4 per cent, for the year. They will also recommend that £5000 should be carried to the reserve fand and £1016 be carried forward. The second day of Jan uary is the day fixed for the annual gene ral meeting in London. Holloway's Pills.—Weakening weather —The sultry summer daysstrain thenervea of the feeble and decrepit, and disease may eventuate unless some restorative, such as these purifying Pills, be found to correct the disordering tendency. Holloway's medicine gives potency to the nervous system which is the source of all vital movements, and presides over every action whioh main tains the growth and well-being of the body. No one can over estimate the necssity of keeping the nerves well strung, or the eaße with which these pills accomplish that end. They are the most unfailing antidotes to indigestion, irregular circulation, palpitation sick headache, and costiveness, and have therefore attained the largest sale and high est reputation.

European and Other Foreign Items.

London, December 14 The Duchess of York has given birth to a son ; both mother and infant are doing well, Parliament has been summoned for the dispatch of business on February 11. The Protection Conference, presided over by the Right Hon. J. Lowther, approved of Mr Chamberlain's oircular which advocated a preferential treat ment of the colonies. The Ashantees on the Gold Coast have been expelled by floods, which destroyed the bridges. Nevertheless the advance is proceeding, and the Government is arming tribes hostile to King Prempeh. Shanghai, December 15 China has re-occupied Port Arthur, J

Federal Quarantine.

Sydney, December 15 Mijch has been said and written about the utility of Federal quaran tine, but if such an idea is to be a suc cess, better supervisio» is necessary than now exists. At Albany during the past few weeks two vessels were found with smallpox aboard after pass ing the health authorities.

CYCLING.

Newcastle, December 14 At the cycling meeting, the Intercolonial Half Mile Scratch Baoe resulted—Zimmer i man \, Lewis 2, Payne 8. Won easily by a dozen lengths. Time—lmin Usee. Three ' mile International Scratch Race—Lewis 1, Megson 2, Chapman 3. Won comfortably, Time—7min 41 sec l-sth sec. Zimmerman did not start on account; of not feeling well. Sydney, December 15 The Cyclist Union has. selected Kerr to represent New South Wales in the forth, coming Christchurch Championship Meeting He left by the Wakatip^ «n Friday

CRICKET.

$EW SOUTH WALES v CANTERBURY

The first officially recognised cricket match between representatives of Canter bury and New South Wales was com menced on Saturday at Lancaster Park. The wicket was in good order, but the out field was on the slow side. About two thousand spectators were present during the f afternoon, and evinced a lively interest in awae very monotonous and uneventful play. Canterbury batted first, and put together 124. At the close of the day's play New South Wales had lost one wicket for 18 runs. Following are the scores :— canterbury. First Inning*

L. A. Cuff, b Noonan „ ... „ 6 J. D. Lawrence, c i*ry©r b Hume ... 26 H. C. Ridley, b Noonan ... lo |P, De Maus, b Noonan ... ... .... 2 A, M, Lahatt, c Walford b Hume ... 10 3- U. Collins, c Burton b Hume .. 12 W. Pearoe, c Burton b Noonan._ ... 1 P. Wilding, cFurnesa b Hume.. .„ 33 A: E. Ridley, b Hume ... .. ... 14 D. Reese, run out „, g J, N. Fowke, not out ... .... .. 6 ■Ryes ,» «, ... 5 Leg-bye . . 1 SWal «. .. 124

NEW SOOTH WALKS. First innings T. Cofaoroft, b D. Reesy? . v 2 D. Pryor, not out: ', 13 S, R. Welfare}* a«t out ... , 3

Total for one wicket .

School Examination.

WAKANUI

Main School

The following is the Inspector's reporb ot the Wakanui Main School, examined on October 24, 1895: —

Mark class subjects. (0 to 100) Grammar ... 25 History 35 Geography (Standard 11. only) ... 70 Elementary Science, Object Les sons, etc. go Mental Arithmetic 20

pass subjects.

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS.

Repetition and Recitation—Lower classes, food; upper classes, pieces well nown and fairly rendered. Drill and Exercises—E_ir. Singing—Lower classes, none; upper classes, little attempted and nob recently practised. Needlework—Very good indeed Comprehension of language of reading lessons—Lower classes, commendable % upper classes, weak.

Organisation : — Standards 6-8 Mr William Dickie, Master; Standards 2—P Miss Isabella Williamson, Mistress. Remarks—The pupils in the lower division of the school make a very creditable appearance. They have beea taught with much intelligence and skill, and their attainments both In mechanical work and in the subjects which require a higher range of treatment are very good indeed. In the examination of the upper classes the usual evidences of a careful preparation are disclosed, bute irregularity of attendance has interfered to some extent with the progress of the pupils and the results are not above very fair on the whole. The two classes in standards V. md VI. submit exercises In composition that are sbmewhab defective, and in oral answering they do not appear to advantage, bub still they present a substantial amount of sound work and their performance is in the main a com mendable one. Standards 111. and IV. are not so successful. The defects noticed in the two higher classes are here more pronounced, and, the answer ing of one pupil excepted, that of the, others possesses very little merit. TW writing aod drawing, too, of these cbwsea is much in need of better finish.—!., B* Wood, Inspector.

Side School

The following is the Inspectors report on the Wakanui Bid* School, examined on October 25, 1895 :—

CLASS SUBJECTS. [M^te 100, Grammar 45 History „ 40 Geography (Standard 2 only) 80 Elementary Science, Object . wes sons, etc. ... ..., ... 40 Mental Arithmetic ... ... 25

Repetition and recitation—Might possess more pleasing quality of expression. Drill and exercises—not inspected. Singing—Some songs have been practised. Needlework—Not t.aught. Comprehension of reading lessons—May be improved. Staff—Mr Matthew 3. Kerr, sole teacher. Remarks—The results of the pressure examination are on the whole satisfactory. The four pupils in Standards IL and IV. meet the demands made upon them with considerable success, the answering of tha two boys in Standard 11. being especially worthy of commendation. The attain ; ments of the two presented in Standards 111, and VI., and of the children in tha preparatory division, are on the whole) fair. Of the subjects—drawing^ spelling"* writing, and composition of the pa*; group possess most merit. Some im' provement may be expected in reading and counting. All the class subjects are faithfully attempted. —L. B. Wood* > Inspector.

PASS SUBJECTS.

The Midland Railway

Wellington, December 15 At the Midland arbitration case Sir &. Stout said that he would probably classify the evidence remaining, and by elimi nating unnecessary matter, shorten tha proceedings considerably. Be had a number of witnesses ready, but their evidence was merely corroborative. H© hoped to close the ease for the Crown or. luesday evening. Mr Blake said that he hoped the evidence would be finished by Tuesday, land if so, he would lhe» grant an ad [ journment of a day to enable counsel to, prepare their addresses. The Court adjourned till Monday morning.

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CHBIS'IMAS 1885. Tbe ContpHaients of tbe Season to ii -WBW F«IJIT-~ FLETCHER BROS., HAVtO JUST RECEIVED their First Shipment of New Season's Fruit and it is Without Doubt some of THE FINEST FRUIT THAT HAS EVER COME TO THIS MARKET"; 40 Oases Finest Vostizza Curranti 5 Oases Preserved Peaches 10 Cases Finest Eleme Raisins 5 Oases Preserved Apricots 10 Oases Finest Valencias 5 Oases Preserved Pears, etc, 20 Oases Finest Sultanas 10 Boxes Muscatels, Spanish and 2 Oases Finest French Prunes Oalifornian 50 Dozen Essence Lemon, 25 dozen 5 Boites Persian Dates Essence Vanilla, Cochineal, etc, 10 Boxes Turkey Figs specially prepared for Fletcher 5 Gases Preserved Ginger Bros. 5 Boxes Dessicated Cocoanut 3 Cwt Icein^Su^ar 2 Oases Valencia Almonds 2 Cases Jordan Almonds 2 Sacks Walnuts 3 Cases Sicily Almonds 5 Sacks Barcelona Nuts 5 Owt Scotch Mixtures 5 Cwt Conversations Preserving ieason l§H5-9li. We have in Stock and to Arrive 115 TONS Of FINEST CANS SUGAR IN 561b and 701fo BAGS. This Sugar c*b be thoroughly relied upon for making jam of finest quality. Tbis Sugar is solely used by Kirkpatrick in. the ■ manfacture of their Celebrated {X' Jams. Jam JFars. «Pani Jars. IN ALL SORTS AND SIZES AT PBICES WITHIN THE REACH OF ALL MaionJars, quarts and half-gallon sizes. lib Glass Jars with tops, 21b Glass Jars with tops: White Jars, three in a nest • also, a nice line of TUMBLERS, AT A VERY LOW FIGURE Benin's Patent II lib Bacbe*. We have in stock these celebrated Buckets, with or without Strainer. This is really a Splendid Patent and is a much superior idea to the old ityle of Bucket. The following are five reasons why you should buy one :— (1) It is perfect for holding between the knees while milking (2) The corner forms a lip for easy pouring (3) It is much easier to carry than the round bucket (i) It is Dot so cumbersome (5) It will hold three and a half gallons FLETCHER 8R05.," CASH SUPPLY STORES, .EAST STIiE ET, ASHBTJRTO N f, ATSIi Jl6 aud 118 High Stl*ee» ? Cfensfcchurch



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Wanted. WAITED -Con tract Teams —Apply to E. H. Dobson, Manager, Low cliff Estate. 12 101 WANTED Known—Cycles thoroughly overhauled and enamelled. Tyres a specialty,—E. Knight, Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. 12 85 L>KVIKW of Reviews for November ■*-*' now to hand. Christmas number of Young Ladies' Journal, London News, Graphic, Black and White, N.Z. Graphic, Press. Chrihtmas and New Year Cards. Booklets — wonderful value. —H. M. Jones. FOB SA L Vf— Four roomed House, Washhouse, Two stalled Stable, and Buggy Sht'd. Apply—Mrs Bright, Alford Forest Road. 12 6 7 CHRISTMAS, 1895.— I be* to thank my friends and the public at large for the liberal support extended to me since I started business three months ago. I have now received a quantity of Goods suitable for the Christmas and New Year trade, second to none in Ashburton, and at a price within the reach of all. A trial solicited.—E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Stere. WANTED Known—l am a Buyer of Bottles—pints, quarts, Whiskey; and Brandy; also Old Iron, wrought and cast; Bones in large or small lots; Zinc, Brass, and Horse Hair.—Charles Brown, bottom'of Havelock, Street, Ashburton* 11144 j WANTED Known—Mrs Tombs is j prepared to take a limited number ] of Gentlemen Boarders at Dr Leahy's late residence, Tancred street. Terms on application. 12 11 WANTED, in a quiet, comfortable home, no family, two or more Boarders. Apply Miss Allman, William street, Ashburton. 12 41 HENRY HOOPER, Ri.er Bank Garden, Allenton, begs to notify that he will call on old customers and new ones three times a week with Vegetables and Fruit of all kinds in season. Young plants for sale* 11 104



WANTED Known—Stacks of cheap Boots and Shoes at Mel-Ob's Zealandia Boot Store. THE Very Latest.—Strawberries and Ice Cream 6d per plate at H. A. Flower's, the People's Confectioner. I Iced Boston Cream and other drinks. WANTED Known—Men's Suits 17s 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9s lid, Knicker Suits 4s Ud, (Japs 6d. ---i The Corner, W. H. Collier , _ / ". EMTLEfIdEN who wish to dress V"T comfortably, and with good taste and economy, should visit our Clothing and Outfitting Department.—Mitchell and Turner. rpRY FLHJTCHER BKOS. for your *- Christmas Fruits. They are of the finest quality that are procurable, and at 1 the lowest possible prices. See the quality and judge for yourselves.— Fletcher Bros., Ashburton OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannolettes, Trimmings, etc., ab Mrs Alcorn s new shop, Baker's Buildings. WANTED Known—We are now showing all kinds of Summer Drapery, Millinery, &c. Everything marked as low as possible. —H. C. i Segers, Melford House, '. • WANTED— Ladies to see the latest styles In Boots and Shoes.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—For good value in Drapery, Millinery, &c, go to Melford Honse. Tickets tor presents given to all cash purchasers,—H. C Segers, DRESSES ! Dresses ! Dresses ! Trim mings of all kinds. Millinery and Mantles, Jackets and Blouses New and Stylish Goods at moderate prices. — Mitchell and Turner CTTANTED Known—Mellor'!? Zea W landia Boot Store is the cheapest Boot shop in Ashburton, JUST Arrived, —A large variety, of use ful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lot over one hundred assorted Baskets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold ar. and under ordinary cost price ab Mrs Alcorn's.



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WANTED Known—Repairing mtde to look like new. Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. MEN'S Bluchers ss, a good Strong Nailed Shooter at 8s 6d; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's I Boots and Shoe* from Is 9d a pair at R. Alcorn's WANTED— Everybody to examine the Goods and Prices at Mellor'*. Zealandia Boot Store. HOLIDAY Suits—A Nice Kaiapoi Suit for 27s 6d, Boya' Knicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's! Suits to Measure from 45a, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's WANTED Known—Mellor's Zea landia B->ot Store has Ladies' JCid Shoes at 6s $d. WANTED Known—24o Pairs of Sample Boots at cost price,— Meilor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known -^QirW neat Kid Shoes 5s 6d at Mellor's Zea landia Boot Store. WANTED Known—so pairs Ladie. and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas I Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only.—Andrew Orr. 10136 ANTED Known—We are now giving Tickets for Presents to all cash purchases of Lrapery, Millinery, &c. —H. C. Segebs, Melford House. FTal^Mwlb^CuT— Salenow -i» on of Surplus* Stock of Fancy Goods, Toys, Books, Stationery and Account Books, aiidai) at greatly reduced prices for cash, at L, F. A wok ewes &



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_________„-.-_._ _________ I TAM JARS, JAM JARS.— Fletcher tl Bros, are jast landing a large ship ment of Jam Jars of all kinds. Mason Screw Top Jars in Quart and Half-gallon Jars at very low prices; also Fruit Preserving Suscar of the very best quality, in 561b and 701b Bags, at equally low rates.—Fletcher Bros., East Street, Aehburton, Telephone 24 T~~ 0 f^DJp-Snring pieanjn^. Before 'your roojr.B pay Us a visit. Our Stocji of Furnlshihg Drapery Js very large, ana Includes everything necessary for the beaijfcy and comfort of a I ftoftip.--Mj;tc#bi.l and Turner. ' TrTTA^'TII) }£hofw»—Dreises made to »™» ' order in our well-known Superior |tylpan,4 $nisji'for 1,93 pd.—Ashburton prapery Company. 11178 I 117 AIJTED Known-Go to Tee Cobber ft W fo/Newsa,tW.e& In DFapery and I 1 f|p#«jM^» W mm* '



Wanted. i WAHOOI THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 WANTED— Every man to try Mellor's Bluchers, only 4s lid. WANTED Known—No old fashioned Goods at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. i CHRISTMAS and New Sear Presents V> —Boya and Girls and other New Annuals. New Books for School Prizes er Presentations, School Committees and others supplied at Lowest Price?. New Fancy Goods, including Japanese, fancy China and glass ware. Toys of various | kinds and at all prices. All goods at Lowest prices for Cash.—L. F. Andrewes and Co., Stationer's Hall ANTED Known—lf you are hard on Boots try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Mellor s Boots and Shoes stand like braes ; try a pair. _' CHaRISTMAS &NEW YEAR CARDS, 1895-96. A New, Choice and Beauti ful Assortment of the latest designs. Packets of Cards ab all prices to suit everybody. Booklets, Fancy Calendars, etc.—L. F. Andrewes & Co., Stationer 8 Hall 12 65



Wf' \. —Important— N "~~ • TO A VOID_ disappointment, those wishing to secure Measure Goods for the Christmas Holidays, please call at the Factory on or before the 13th inst., when all orders enturusted to us will be Delivered Not Later that TUESDAY, 24th. ;new Zealand clothing faotoey. Trousers to Trousers to j Trousers to Order Order j Order 15s 17s 6d f 20s Suits to Order Suits to Order 49s 6d 55s HALLENSTEIN BROS., .ALEX. HENDRY, Manager."



A SHBURTON T^RAPERYj ■) piOMPANY.| SPECIAL oDISCOUNI FOR THE CHRISTMASISEASON. IN PLACE OP CHRISTMASk AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS, from the 14th to the 31st Demceber in clusive, We will Give Our Customers 7 A SPECIAL DISCOUNT or ONE ; SHILLING off every pound's worth* purchased at our establishment. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. DRESSMAKING A SPECIALTY, 10« (Jd. Ladies' Own Material Made Up.



Ashburton Drapery Company, Corner of Arcade and Burnett street. 12 68 TENDER ACCEPTED, THE Tender of A. C. Martin is accepted for cutting, stocking, and stacking oats. A, P. ASKIN, 12 104 Seifield



•KEATING'S POWDERS destroys Bugs Fleas, Moth", Beetles, and all other insects, whilst quite harmless to domestic animals, In exterminating Beetles the swjoeas of this powder is extraordinary. li} is perfectly clean in application* See the &i#icle you purchase is Kkatings, i.e.^ with the signature Thomas Ki_AT3(ss. on each tin, as imitations are aoxious and ineffectual, Sold in tins, 6d and Is each, by all chemists. I have two little grand children who are teething this hot summer weather and are troubled with bowel complaint, Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy, and it a,etsiHij [ c.a charm. I earnestly rooon.men^ iii Sor children with bowel trou jbles.''s waa myself taken with a severe attack of bloody flux with cramps and pains in my stomach, one-third of a bottle of this remedy cured me. Within twenty-fop? hours 1 was out of bed and doing my house work. Mrs W. L. Duns^gan, ifon-aqua, Hickman Co., Term. Ifor sale by the Ash -8 Every line of Boots and Shoes, and every ['single pair'selling at a great rftda»_ipjt_ dur jing the last ten days, oft McDqnald and !■ McDIARMIO's S-te. o£ A>'»^lsSoJS'& Boot 'st^,; -"n ' '■-'■■■■ "wj^



§1 AW »S» & «•_■ Kaxcwlypti _Rm<r«<t There ar» imitations ot BucalynUb Kxtraet in the market now, products of simple instillation forming rode resinous oils. In ordet that those crude'oils may not be taken, Oca Ptjswi Yolatilb Bpoai.ypti Extract, whioh is _e«w_.ie.<i by the medical division of ihe Pro_*ia» Government to be of per fectly pure Jrigini as their information forwarded to as througVthfc Consul at Melbourne, March 3,1878 we state; - Is pwc»* by tests by the Medical Clinics of tha V-j^rsities at Bonn and Griefsv?al<i, Prussia, and. reported by Dr Sofculs., Profei»soi.f Parmseologij;_a&. Bon, _ad Professor Dr Mosler, Director ot Ms* Medical Clinic at G-relfswald, that only prodasrte that, are aatur&ted with oxygen and freed of arndSk-minoESf and other substances, adheres t to primary dfetfllation,,, will develope the sanative qui_lities propn»t» the plant, according to these authorities, and according to Pro fessor Dr Lister of England *nd to Dm Baueu- Uclntire, Wood, Haxardt c*«., of America, is the onlij? extract corresponding to scientific tests, and the »nly on which possesfHs6 &> proper therapeutic Talne, S-y.D-fis 4 Son's Eucalypti Extract All other crude oils are to be classed a-cag tho curpentinee, which have^hen used as me^kiine, n» therapeutic effect and are abandoned aft ia interna medicament. These so called EuosJypt. Extract* which may have received _}<rtinctta» at Bxhibitioi.* w ommercisl articles are used for nwehsniotU por oses are ooly discen-iblja'.-* By their deficiency -4, WRgsnt odour (Wbiehonn produot, the cste genuine Eucalypti Extract* da~ velopes -»»ji it A through its suiplus of oxygen). . By t-iq.r alqoUoiic thin and mobile appearance,. \ being reebced in specific <kw>-y bhrough th» | presence of acids r By their taste, tho »s„lfc of th coatracting ten ! dency ot resin* 6jwt tewm&es. I cf these cmd_>o.lfc so, called eucalypti extracts are applied by Miatoikeiu oases o croup, bronchitis, diph theria, internal, infammatiows,, dysentery, wounds, th- I jonscquonoes are appallisg For safety always ask to ISANDKR AND SOS'SB¥«_.IiTPTI EXTBAOT and {_} < She oM, wall-tce*o_i and reliable preparation.—Sand,, hurst. YAiolif. SANDEK AND 801*8/