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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2920, 11 March 1893, Page 2

i followed fMBt and followed faster" upon the fortunes of po»^r Queensland until that unfortunate Colony is now in the mq&t miserable condition imaginable. Gaunt famine may stalk over the land, frt m failure of the soil to Rive its annual increase, or from other of the many causes of that distress ; the destroying plague may be let loose and grip with his cold hand the vitals cf the young and strong, leaving sorrowing widows and waling 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 enough if you will; but what must be the feeling of a whole people 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 1 These feelings can only be imagined. And what ought ours to be in regard to the sufferers —we who dwell in the most glorious country under the sun, and enjoy such blassings as are only enjoyed by the dwellers in a second paradise ? Such feelincs, to be sure, as are prompting the i thousand^ of meetings, and plans and organisations of the people of this Colony, to send help to the afflicted. New Zealand has come nob'y to thn front in this matter, and her Canterbury sons have been tfell in the van at the first call. And we of Ashburton shall bp in the front of the foremost if we belie not our past 'Io^HINK Hardley J3ros., who are giving special value this mouth in Drapery, Clothing and Boots. 120 Dozen large Towels to be sold afc from 2s 9d a dozen. Splendid white Calico ttt 2s lid a dozen. Dre«a Tweed 4s 9d a dozen. Extra largo grey Blankets only 10s 6J. Sheeting at 10M. 94 Men's Suits from 19a 6d. Woollen Socks at JLUd. Men's and Boys' Straw Hats, best quality, only Is. A special line of Women's Leather Shoes 6s 9d. Mens nailed Shooters now only 8s lid, worth 12s 6d. NOTE THE ADDRESSHARJDIiFY lIROW ARCADE, ASHBURTON. Hampton's ■EIURNITURE TANCRED STREEr, Is Opposite Mitchell and Turner's. TRY HAMPTON'S FOB Perambulators from 22s 6d Perambulator* Reversible Hoods from 355, Patent Rubber Tires Basket Ware Chest Drawers Chairs and Tables Bedsteads Cheap Furniture All Repairs Colonial Couches Wire Spring Mattrasses BRANCH BUriTNESS. EAST STREET, Below Patching's. GREAT ASSORTMENT OF CROCKERY, AND FANOI GOODS.- - 2|35 CHEiP. """"""Money 7~ r*f*f\(\f\ of Trust Moneys to len4 3bOUUv upon Freehold securities, in aums of not less than £1000 Applyt° MHC.W.VJBNELL, Solicitor, i % 38 Montgomery BuUd jngs,