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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2912, 2 March 1893, Page 2

'•UNMERCIFUL DISASTER followed fast and followed faster" upon the fortunes of purr Queensland until that unfortunate Colony is now in the most miserable condition imaginable. Gaunt famine may stalk over the land, fn m failure of the soil to give its annual increase, or from other of the many j causes of that distress; the destroying J plague may be lafc loose and grip with his cold hand the vitals of the young find j strong, leaving sorrowing widows and waging orphans everywhere, and painful blanks in every household ; or the demon of war may send fire and sword over a country, and leave desolation in their track in place of smiling scenes of peace and plenty—all sad enough* and sickening enougn if you wiiyjbjtjEljajLmusfe lie the -feeling:6f-»-wholepesple when they find their country covered as the waters cover the sea, their homes wrecked and ruined, and their hope* 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 blessings as are only enjoyed by the dwellers in a second paradise ? Such foelia»a, 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 -aland has come nob'y to the front in this matter, and her Canterbury sons have been well in the van at the first call. And we of Ashburton shall be in the front of the foremost if we belie not our past history. ■ SO THINK Hare Hey Bro«., 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 2i lid a-dozen. Dress Tweed 4s »d a dozen. Extra I»rg« grey Blankets only IGa SJ. Sheeting at 10£ d. 94 Men's Suite from 103 6d. Woollen Socks at Hid. Men's and Boys' Straw. Hats, best quality, only Is. A special line of Women's Leather Shoes &> 9d, Men's nailed Shooters now only 8s lid, worth 12s 6d. NOTE THE ADDRESS— EIRDLfiY BROS., ARCADE, ASHBURTON. *

Hampton^ ■pURNITURE TANCIIED STBEET, la Opposite Mitchell and Turner*. TRY HAMPTON'S FOX Perambulators from 22a fld Perambulaton Revereible Hood* from 365, Patent Aubber Tires Basket Ware Chest Drawers Chairs and Tables Bedsteada Cheap Furniture All Repairs Colonial Couches Wire Spring Mattrasses BRANCH BUSINESS, EAST STREET, i Below Patching's. * ! GREAT ASSORTMENT OF CROCKERY, AND FANCI GOODS.— 2J35 CHEVP. | Money. C*OC\C\C\ of Trust Moneys to lend abOUv/l-F upon Freehold securities, in sums of not less than £1000 Applyto mkCW.FR^kw. ,>»' ' '<■ % '■ Solicitor, 2 33 Montgomery'^ BuiWin^s,