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Ashburton Guardian, Volume XIV, Issue 2927, 20 March 1893, Page 2

"UNMERCIFUL DISASTER followed fart and followed faster" upon the I fortunes of po.T Queensland until that Unfortunate Colony is now in the most miserable condition imaginable. Gaunt famine may stalk over the land, frt m failure of the soil to give its annual increase, or from other of the many causes of that distress ; the destroying plague may be let loose and grip witn his cold hand the vitals cf the young and strong, leaving sorrowing widows and wa;l:ng 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 tr,»ck in place of smiling scenes of peace and plenty—all sad enough and sickening enougti 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 inretrievable 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 feelings, to be sure, as are prompting the Jhovsands of meetings, and plans and organisations of the people of this Colony, to send help to the afflicted. New Zealand has conic 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 Hardley Bros., who are giving special value this mouth in Drapery, Clothing and Boots. ]20 Dozen large Towels to be sold at from 2s 9d a dozen. Splendid white Calico at 2s lid a dozen. Dress Tweed 4s 9d a dozen. Extra larg« grey Blankets only 10a 6d. Sheeting at 10*4. 94 Men's Suits from 19a 6d. Woollen Socks at lHd. Men's and Boyß' Straw Hats, best quality, only Is. A special line of Women's Leather Shoes 6s 9d. Hens nailed Shooters now only 8s lid, worth 12s fid i^- NOTE THE ADDRESSHARDLEY BROS., ARCADE, ASHBURTON.

T)EOPLFi about to marry and furnish J_ their houses, are invited to call on Picfcford * Undrlll, AT THB ASHBUETON FURNITUBE WAREHOUSE, TANCRED STREET, Next Building Society. -NOW ON VIEW-Dining-room Suites in Rimu, Bedroom Suites in Rimu, Iron and Brass Bedsteads, Chests Drawers, Washstands, Spring Mattresses. Bagtfsh #nd Colonial Perambulators, Horse Hair, Sup? and rn lJ? ck Mattresses, Duchesse and Fancy 'Li&Wi Floor Cloths and Linoleums, Carpets, Hearth Rugs, andjfots. Furniture Kopairsd, Rpstujjfed, tod Repolished on the Prmma, —Note the address— TANORED STREET, Nex Building Sosiety. m«T«CBt Tea IN CANTERBURY for the money, and frie from auy epje23 of astringency. A 9* VOW o»Wfift9< '