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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2910, 28 February 1893, Page 2

"UNMIFUL DISASTER followed fast and followed faster" upon the miserable condition imaginable. ' Gaunt famine may stalk over^tho" land, fn m failure of the boil, to give its annual increase, or teom other of the muiy causes of.-ihae distress; the destroying [)la^',ie"may be let loose and grip, with tji's cold hand the vitals of the young r.ud strong, leaving sorrowing widows and wa l;ng orphans everywhere, and painful olatiks in every household ; or the demon of war may send fire and sword over a country, and leave desolation in their brack in place of smiling scenes of peace »nd plenty—all sad enough and sickening

enough if you will; bub what must be the I feeling of a whole people when they find 1 their country covered as the waters cover ihe sea, their homes wrecked and ruined, and their hopes for the future sunk in one mournful and irretrievable disaster ? These feelings can only be imagined. And what ought ours to be in regard to the sufferers — we who dwell in the moat glorious country under the sun, and enjoy such Massing* as are only enjoyed Ly ihe dwellers in a second paradise ? Such feelings, to be sure, as are prompting the thousands of meetings, and plans and organisations of the people of this Colony, to send help to the afflicted. New Z^aUnd has come nob'y to the front in this matter, and her Canterbury sons have freen well in the ran at the first call. And we of Ashburton shall be in the front of the foremost if we belie not our past his'ory. SO THINK Hordloy Bros., who are giving special value this mouth in Drapery, Clothing and Boots. 120 Dozen large Towels to be sold at from 2s 9d a dozen. Splendid white Calico at 2s lid a dozen. Dresa Tweed 4s 9d a dozen. Extra larg.j grey Blankets only 10i 6J. Sheeting at 10|d. 94 Men's Suits from 19* 6d. Woollen Socks at ll^d. Men's and Boys' Straw Hats, best quality, only Is. A special line of Women's Leather Shoes 6s 9d. Men's nailed Shooters now only 8s lid, worth 12s 6d. &T NOTE THE ADDRESS— HARDIRY BROS., ARCADE, ASHBURTON. Hampton's TmURNITURE yj^AREHOUSE, TANCRED STRBEI', Is Opposite Mitchell and Turner's. TRY HAMPTON'S FOB Perambulators from 22s 6d Perambulator* Reversible Hoods from 355, Patent Rubber Tires Basket Ware Cheat Drawers Chairs and Tables Bedsteads Cheap Furniture All Repairs Colonial Couches Wire Spring Mattrasses BRANCH BUSINESS. EAST STREET, Below Patching's. GREAT ASSORTMENT OF CROCKERY, AND FANCS GOODS.— 2f3V OHEIP. Honey. 3gUvl.'l/ upon freehold securities, in .sums of not less than £10<# Apply to prjfiNELL, " Solicitor, 2 33 Montg< mere's Buildinj!B.