CRICKET

MIDLAND 0.0. V ASHBURTON. A cricket matoh between a team frcm the Midland Club (Ohristohurch), and one representing Athburton, was pUyed m the Domain ground tu-day. Following •re the scores up to three o'clock* AsmsuaTOK— -Ist Innings Strange, o and b Ashley ... ... 12, G. Andrews, o Skelton, b Ashley .., 0 Dumareiq, c Skelton, b Ashley ... 3 Denshire, o and b Ashby 0 Granfield t hit wicket ... *.* ... 8 Kneen, b Garty ... ... ••« 4 Sawle,bGarty 0 L. F- Andrews, not out ... ... 12 Makeig, run out t ... ..* ... 1 Cuthbertson, b-Ashby ... ... 2 Blake, fttumpebtSkeUou ... ... 0 1 Ezttsf ••« " •«* •«■ ••• 7 Total ... ... .... ... 49 Midland— Ist Innings. Bay&or, b Andrews ... .„ .« 8 Cohen, nut out «.* 13 Barnesy o Andrews, b Strange ... 15 BkeHon,b Strange , 0 Ashby, not out .» 10 Extras ... ... ... ... 4 Total for four wickets ... 50

SPORTING.

TIHWALD slciNG OLffß. The following nominations were reoelved on Saturday night for the race meeting on January Ist :— ILurDiOAr Hubdlb Baci, of 20 soys ; one " mile and a half. Nero Squib Starlight Meada Captain Ivanhoe little Arthur Txhwaxd Cot. of 40 son ; one mile and • half. Zealot Meada Inchkelth Doubtful Lady Lennox Secrecy L'ttle Arthur Pennine Hasdioa? Tun Trot, of 20 sovb. Thief _ - nlles- RobluHood Voltlgenr Siberia - - Jenny Lynn -.-'. Gloger Nell Gow Lucy. Biamarok Flois ; Star of Honor Banp Willy Rellly Heather Bell Fuobsla Moss Rose Kitty Wakanul Mount Nimrod Sit Robett Semolina Wnuro Haitdicap, of 12 soyi } 1 mile, Nero Paddy Zaalot Yipei Leodogran Union Jaok Llttlt Wondei Sqolb Bradfield ~ Doubtful Lady Lennox Ivanhoe Qaleksand ' Pennine Sunbeam Flyiko Hardioap, of 15 soys. Three* quarters of a mile Unton Jack Seereoy Inchkelth Goldfinoh Btssle . Pennine Doubtful '

SOUTH RAKAIA SPORTS COMMITTEE.

The following are the nominations end handicaps for the Saddle Trot, Men's 100 yardi, 440 yards, Mile Race, and 200 yards Hurdle Race. Txottxsq 3 miles. Distance behind i cratch. Mr Heron's Pilot , 1320 yds Mr Bill's Star of Honor ... 200 yds Mr Alexander's Bonny Black Bess 150 yds MrSheehan'e Irish Sate ... 150 yds Mr Kemp's Darkey ... •« 150 yds Mr Lament's Jpdy ... ... 100 yds MrDowliog's Young Batcher 80y... 75yds Mrßeilly's Bakaia Maori ... 60yds Mr Gray's Tommy 40jds MrStnbbß' Polly ... ... scratch Mr Baxter's Our Pony... ... scratch Acceptances close at six o'clock On Wednesday, December 19th. For the athletic events the entries are as follows:— 100 Yabds (handicap). J. Doherty, J. T. Mangin and H. Toorty, scratch ; W. J. Welsh and W. D&vison,. 1 yard } W. B. lies and A. Duaford,3yar4« j P. Dolan, D,MoMfllan, and i. J. Stewart, 4 yards ; F. MeAnnlty andT. JC.T. Upton, s yards; B, Sbarpe and W. Btabbs, 6 yards. Mxlb Bacb. O, Walker, D. Duggan and J, Warner, icratch ; O. West and J. J. Stewart, 100 yards; P. Dolan. 160 yards; H. Brimioombe and T. Wilson, 200 yards ; W. Stieet, S2O yards ; £. Mead and D. Street, 230 yard*. Musi's 440 Yakds (handicap) J. T. liangin, D. Daggan and J. Doherty, scratch ; W. E lies and W. Datieoo.lO yards ; J. J. Stewart, 20 yards ; H. Brunicombe, 25 yards ; 'l\ E. T. Upton, 30 yards Mail's Hubblb Rioi, 200YiRDs(handlcap) J. T. Mangio and D. Doggan, scratch ; W. J. Welsh, 7 yards ; W. E. lies, 8 yards ; W« Davißon, 10 yards ; J. J. Stewart, 12 yards ; H. Johns, 15 yards ; W.Btubbs, 20ytrdi. General entries for the horse races doss at six o'clock on Wednesday evening.

CONCERT AT SOUTH RAKAIA.

On Friday evening a children'! conoert m aid of the school prize fund was held m the Town Hall. In spite of the bitter oold night there was a large attendance and the fisancial result will be some seven or eight pounds clear. Great pains have •evidently been taken with the children and tbe result reflects great credit lon the toebors, especially Miss Bruce who con ducted the children's performances at the cooeertt The chMren were ar tanged on raised ercta on the •tage, were clean, well dressed and cheerful locking end under perfect control, m fact there was not a fidget amongst the lot daring tbe whole evening wbioa ia a groat deal to say, considering there were co many infants present Mr Pyke, chairman of the School Committee, made » few remarks to the parents present and on the conclusion of the concert, Mr Dixon, the head master, returned thanks for the assistance he had received stating that he always had the interests of the children at heart, m school and oat. The programme wa* a lengthy one and well earned out, the youngsters receiving well merited applause. The infants were especially good and delighted the audience the time being excellent, Tbe proceedings opened with a pinaforte overture by Mre Fyke ; H A hunting we will go," children; « Marmion aad Douglas,' 1 recitation, V/. cad J. Bhanoon ; " 801 l your hand," Infanta; "Little Jim," reoitatioD, L. Howell; "Let all your work be early doBO," round, ohildren ; v The clock, ' infants ; " Waterloo, 11 recitation, J. Bruce; "Maltese boat bobr," children; "The wind m- a frolic,' 1 B Penny; "Tbe cobbler," infants; "Story of Horatius," recitation. G. Barely; "Roaming over 4be meadows," round, children ; song by iivm Bruce, .*« Faraway" ; " Bow bread is made," infants ; "We are seven," recita tion, M. Smith; ''The Millow horn.v children ; <( Lochiel'a warning," W. Tjaraman aßd G. Bryant; "Hold the right hand up, 11 infants ; "Tbe old Folks tta gone/ 1 song, A. Thompson ; " The BeidieVa Funeral," recitation, M. Ooffey J Pianoforte aolection t by Miss Annie Hardy; "Men of Harlech," children; "The Slaves dream," J. Bruce ; ".Good night," found, children ; eong by the Chairman, v God save tbe Queen," children. Alter the conoert a number of the parent* and friends were invited by Mr Dixon to' stay to an impromptu dance i which was much enjoyed by those

THE HOLIDAY.

(PBR PRESS »SSOOIATION.) Ohbistohukch, Deoember 17. Light raiu feii for Dome hours thfs morning but cleared aw«y ot eleven. There wee n go: d master of volunteers for a field day at New Brighton? Tho holiday is well kept. A*. 11.30 the wind went round to the Sou' West and rain is threatening." Timibtj, December 17. It la a magnificent day for the anniver sary proceedings. There le a dose holiday except at the wharves. The . Bicycle Olub's sports and the Flower Show are the attractions to-day.

RAILWAY COMMISSIONERSHIP

*— - ( (PIB PRESS ASSOCIATION.) Wmllwqiow, Deoember 16. *' Bj the last mall from London, Govern* moot reodved a cpmmunloatloJß from the Agent-General, reoommondln^. tho ap pointment of a certain gentlemid as Chief Oomminloner of Railways ; but his name Is witheld nntll Ministers have had time to consider the matter. Ii it nnderstood that the gentlemen is at the present time holding a responsible position In conneo ttos with ono of the principal railway lloei m Great Britain, and has expref»ad bis readiness to come oat to the Colony at the salary offered by the Government;

TO-DAY'S TELEGRAMS

(PKBVBBSS ASSOCIATION.) I The WoodvlUe Copper Mine. Woodtillb, December 17 The manager of the operations at the copper lode has now etrnck exceedingly rloh ore, and states that it is the richest he has ever seen m the colony. A sample is being sent to Napier to be smelted, but there is no donbt about the ore being exceptionally rich. It is probable a company will be floated immediately to work it. Wintry Weather. I The weather has been very severe of ! late. Hailstorms have damaged the fruit orop, while potatoes b,ave been repeatedly cat down by frost. To-day the westber is very cold and stormy, ouch eeverity has hitherto been quit* unknown at this time of the year.

BANK OF NEW ZEALAND.

[P«b Pbbbs Association.] Lohdox, Df camber 15. It is announced that the Hon. Sidney Carr Glyn, Mr J. A. Ewen (of Sargood, Ewen, and Co.), and Mr David Murray, of Adelaide, join the London Board. of Directors of the Bank of New Zealand. Lomdon, December 16 The " Financial News " publishes a startling article on the Bank of New Zealand, and has created a sensation m the city. (Beoeived December 17, 10 30«. m.) London; December 16. The article of the " Financial News" on the bank of New Zealand is couched m most offensive language, m which grave charges are conveyed against the bank. It adduces the transaction m the bank's shares and portions of the President's October speech m support; Three gentlemen connected with the Bank are referred to by name, and the local press is accused of being afraid to publish certain things about the meeting m October for the fear of libel.

PROFESSOR BROWN.

STARTING OF aWbOH BXPBDI TIOM. (PER rRESS A88OOIATI0N.) Dvnbdin, Deoember 16. A telegram from the "Dally Times'" expedition to dlaoover Professor Brown, lost between Lake Manapoarl and Smith Sound, states that (com the nature of tbe weather there fa every reason to fear the wont. Mr McKlnnon, who was sent by Government to jolo Mr Boss ("Daily Time*"), Mr T. MoKecz'o, M.H.R, and Mr Mitchell (Manager of Manapoorl ita tlon), left Danedln In the afternoon, and wou d reach Lnmiden at midnight, when • atart woald be made at once. A glance at tbe map (Bays the " Otago Dally Times ") will show that, supposing the party to have been three or four miles from the lake, the distance to Deep Oove, In Smith Sound, would, be about eight miles m a direct line. The distance which Professor Brown would have to travel to reach provisions would probably * be twloe that, or sixteen miles. It is quite likely that he pushed on over the Saddle until overtaken by tba rain, and, finding himself so far from the camp, : deolded to make for the depot, the flooded state of the rivera preventing hlo returu from there. Unless he met with an aool dent, this explanation seems most pro* bable, as from the mountainous nature of the oonntry he oould hardly lose his way m the bush.

LATEST GABLE NEWS.

♦ — (by ausotbio tkmorafh— copybightj (fcb fbms association.) (Received Deoember 17, 12 20 p.m.)

SPEECH BY MR GLADSTONE.

London, Deoember 16. : Mr Gladstone addressed a large ! meeting at Limehouse last night. He accused the Government of wasting the time of the House, thus necessitating the abridgement of the privileges of private members. The Parnellites had been the greatest sufferers m this re spect, but they had exercised great forbearance under their disappointment. Referring to the Soudan campaign he said it was hopeless to attempt to conquer the Soudan.

FOOTBALL.

In the annual football match between Cambridge and Oxford, the team representing the first-named University was victorious.

AFFAIRS AT ZANZIBAR.

Zanzibar, Deoember 16 The Natives under the rebel leader Bushire are plundering the country along the coast, and the work of spolia tion has greatly increased Bushire's | influence The rebel ranks are reported to be dally augmented. The British residents are reported safe.

KILLED BY LIGHTNING.

I Sydnbt, December 17. A boy named Sheathes was killed by lightning yesterday at Taree, on the i Manning river. I ====—— =-=—5 j

TEE WEATHER.

« The following ie the meteorological repor At Alford Station for the week endinj December 14th : — :

AUCTIONEER'S REPORT

1 Mr Alfred Harrison reports for the week ending Saturday, Deoember 15 : — Oattlb — o owa dose to calving sold falr'y well, £3 2i 63, £4 10a £4 165, £5 and £5. First olass animals lell very readily. Pigs.— la good demand ; sllpp, 7s 9d, H«9d, 10a to 16 s', stores, 16s to 27a 6^. Poumky. —Fowls, 2r to 2s 6d ; ducks, 3s, 3s 3d, 3a 6d to 3* lOd ; geese, 5a to 7i 3d. Pboduoe.— Derwents, 81, to 10s; obickwbeat, 2s and 2s 6d ; oats, 2s to 3> per bushel ; sharps, 6a ; bran, 5s j oheeae, 2d to 4i per 1b ; hama and baoon, Id to 6d per lb. Harness at market rates. Consignments of various kinds, boots and shoes, faroitute and effects, birds, etc, etc galore.

THE MARKETS

«- (P»b Press Association,) Londoit. Daoember 14. Australian wheat, ex warehouse, is quoted at 43s 6d to 445. Off coast cargoes realise 39s to 393 6d ; New Zealand long- berried, 42s 6d to 435. New Zealand hemp, £$2 15s to £33. London, December 15. As compared with the closing rates at the October sales, greasy merino combings show an advance of to id ; inferior scoured has improved xd, and superior i^d. For crossbreds from j4d increase is reported, and for superior lambs J4d additional is re ceived. The prices for inferior and faulty sorts are unchanged. The next series opens on January 29th. • Two thousand seven hundred bales of sheepskins have been sold at a general advance of %& to V 2 d. London, Daoember 16; At the wool sales 90,000 bales were sold, including 3000 purchased for transhipment to America. 5000 bales were held over, Owing to the increas ing denseness of the fog, the closing of the wool auctions has been postponed. (Received Deoember 17, 1.16 p.m.) London, Deoember 15. Australian wheat, ex warehouse, 445. Business is quiet. New Zealand long berried, 43s 6d ; business very re stricted. The English wheat market shows a slight advance. The Conti nental has also an upward tendency, but the American unchanged. For Australian new crop on passage sellers are asking 41s 3d, and for New Zea land wheat on passage 41s. Colonial oats of fine quality command 255. Colonial barley, 459. Money is firm owing to- the con tinued demand for outside markets.

THE WEATHER IN AUSTRALIA

(PER PRIBB ASBOOXATXOM.) Bbjbbanb, Deoember 16. Terrible heat is being experienced m Oroydon district. Three deaths from sunstroke are reported m fourteen! hoars: Melbournb, Deoember 15. Bain has fallen generally m country districts and the drought appears to be broken, Sydnbt. Deoember 15 In the Armidale district splendid rains have fallen, but more is required. The country looks well, but crops of hay, potatoes, and com will only yield about a fourth tbe usual average. The wheat harvest has been saved. At Carowa grass and water are scarce. Harvesting is proceeding and the yield will be much below the average. High prices for produce still prevail. Dis couraging reports are received from the Carcoar district and m several instances the yield will not be above one bag to the acre. The rain has benefited the crops m the southern districts and favorable reports are being received. A violent thunderstorm and rain has | been experienced during the last ! twenty-four hours, principally centred m the Southern districts. The rainfall is registered m Sydney as three inches. Several houses m the city and suburbs were struck by lightning. The Parra matta river is m high flood, and a large building on its bank was washed away and much damage done. The New Zealand Cable house, at La Perouse was struck by lightning and set on fire. The flames, however, were soon extinguished and little damage was done. (Keoelved Deoember 17, 1.15 p«m») Btdztvy, December 17 As far as the south and central dis tricts are concerned the drought is broken up. Brzsxahb, December 17. Heavy rains and thunderstorms are prevalent over the greater portion of Queensland.

TRU . ABHBDRTON GDABDIAN, MONDA?, DEOBMBER 17, i«8»



Shade. High Date. m State of woathe low. high, San. Saturday .. 38- 73- 130- Fine, N.W. Sunday .. 40- 70' 140 ..N.WtoS/fl Monday .. 30- 70' 146- „ S.W. Tuesday .. 39- 73- 145- „ „ Wednesday 36' 68- 134- Showeru, N.W to S.W. Thursday.. 31- 65« 110- Fine, S.W, Priday .. 37- 59 135  „



The best Remedy for Indigestion.— Norton's Camomile Pills are confidently recommended as a simple remedy for indiges- tion, which is the cause of nearly all the diseases to which we are subject. Norton's Pills, with justice called the ** natural strengthener of the human stomach," act as a powerful tonic and gentle aperient, are mild m their operation, and safe under auy circum- stances Sold m bottles at is ijd, 2s gd, 4s, by all medicine vendors throughout the



D. Thomas. I HAVE for sale— Traction Threshing Plant with New Combine, Clayton and Shnttleworth ; best m tho District ; •ill the latest improvements, I HAVE FOR SALE- Several very -leniralle Farino, including some of the est Wakanui land. I HAVE FO * SALE— Forater Combine J Elevator cheap I HAVE FOR SALE—fcobcy CoraWne Anglo Iron Frame j neatly now ; only threshed 48,000 BusbelF. Frioe £100. . D. THOMAS, ; rt Ashbnrton,- . T AHA CASH BDYBB OF BTEGBASS IN ANY QUANTITY. ' ' P. THOMAS, AshboftOß, PERIODICAL SALES AT METHVEN- MY next Sale of LIVE and DEAD STOCK for the METEVEN DISTRICT WILL BTB EfILD IN METHVEN On Thursday, 20th December \m ; Messrs HIBBS BEOS, have kindly consented to receive Entries, Clients will oblige by making their Entries as soon as possible, bo that. they may be properly adyertlaed. ■'. . .... . j • •■ . > . .■••■'■' D. THOMAS, . . . Aphbnrton. Wool. Wool. Wool. I AM prepared to make Liberal Cadi Adv&ucee on tho growing ollps of •' Wool Placed In my hands for sale or shlpmen either In Aahbnrton, Ohrlt tohuroh, or Any other Market, . Wool Paeki and every requisite on Sale at lowest prices. If no Sale effeoted|no Oommltiton ot Charges made, Fli st sale early In November, D t THOMAS, 10 112 Aihburton« D. Thomas, (Late of Matsok, Cox and Co.), , A UOTIONEER, LAND, INSaBANO BL and ESTATE AGENT, VALUATOR, WOOL AND GRAIN BROKER, ASHBUBTON. Loans negotiated, Weekly Sales of Live Stook, Tlnwaldan Ashburton alternately Fortnightly Sales of Sheepskins, Fat. Hides, etc, on FRIDAYS Sales of Wool throughout the Season Grain Bought and Sold on Commission Clearing Hales as per arrangement |AGENT FOB— Mation and Co., Chrlatoharoh Meroantlle Finance Co., Ohrlstohnrob Colonial Investment Company, Dunedln National Mortgage Co., Ohriatchuroh Booth, Macdonald and Co., Ohriitchuroh Morton and White's Sheep Dip Suokeye Reaper and Binder V>ndon and Lanoaahlre Insnranoe Co, Wahtm's Foot Rot Composition. 6 D, THOMAS, Ashbnrton. LONDON AND LANCASHIRE FIBB INSURANCE COMPANY, • M^^ I HAVE been appointed Agent for the above Company, and am now pre* tared to take Kiaks on Buildings, Stook Crops at current rates, D. THOMAS, Aihbuton \



W. Hi CO~LLIEJK "THE CORNER." DRAPERY AND CLOTHING. . Look out for BARGAINS m the SPECIAL SALE NOW ON. W. H. COLLIEK "THE CORNER." 3 lls Will 1 iiilflffillPilf II x 3i if I J 9?!ia J? J*" j2f j :**i : ! -:iS §1 * ' • MiilMtiW'iffiiffili i W. GREGG AND COMPANY, PUKE BLENDED TEAS, NEW SEASON, 1888-9, N iiß and lib PACKETS, 2lb FANCY OANISTEKS^and.Bib and lOib TINS. TEY THESIS BLENDS. TET THESE BLENDS. ( EAGLE J) ((^HiBmoJ [[ G.L 0 B.H ONE TRIAL WILL ESTABLISH THEIR CONSTANT USE, To be obtained from JOHN ORR AND CO.. EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. 9 102 The Massey Toronto Light Binder THE ENVY OE ALL MANUFACTURERS. THE VICTOR IN EVERY CfONTEST. THE MOST SUBSTANTIAL FRIEND OF THE FARMERS THIS WONDERFUL REAPER AND BINDER IS NOW ON VIEW AT OUR STORES, WEST STREET! WE INVITE INSPECTION OF THIS LITTLE BUT STRONG THIB SMALL BUT GREAT THIS LIGHT BUT DURABLE MAO HI IST E EVERI FARMER SHOULD GO AND SEE THIS MASSEY SOLID "T-808 I-XOELLENT r"CONOMIOAL I IOHT ÜBB I BUBTWORTHY I- NVIED I-FFIO^T I KBD IMPLB \ BBTBD L.NDUBING: Lw)LEB^ LItoED BINDEB- FRIEDLANDER BROS. SOLE AGENTS FOR N.Z New' Zealand Fire and Marie Insurance Company Established ... .„ ... 1869. CAPITAL ONE MII.LION. THE PREMIER & WEALTHIEST COLONIAL COMPANY, NOTED FOR PROMPTNESS AND LIBERALITY. FIRE AND MABINB BISKS. ALSO,— RISKS ON GROWING CROPS. THRESING JMACHINES, &c, accepted at lowest current ratw. GEORGE JAMESOir, AGENT, ASHBURTON. GEORGE JAMESON, WOOL, ORAIN, SEED, and GENERAL MERCHANT 1 ASHBURTON and RAKAIA. HAS FOR SALE AND TO ARRIVE,— BINDER WIRE and BINDER TWINE, COBNSACKS AND SEAMING TWINE, , MACHINERY and other OILS, AND A GENERAL ASSORTMENT OF } FARM AND STATION STOBES. also.- TURNIP SEEDS, RAVE and CLOVER SEEDS' j r



Wool I AM prepared to purchase WOOL of AUgdeiarlpttans, la any quantity at full market prices. Gi BISSET. Realdenoe and Office — Tancred itreet Rait, Store (Mr G. Jameson'i) West street. _^ 11 28 THE ABHBURTON AND NORTH CANTERBURY UNITED CHARIT- ABLFS AID BOARD TNVITEB Applications for the follow- Ji. ing appointment for the year 1889, viz. : — Medical Officer for Aehbnrton and Suburbs, including the Ashburtoh Home. Particulars of duties, &c, can be obtained at the County Council Offio», Auhburton, where applications (endorsed as such) addressed to the Chairman, will be received up to Noon of TUESDAY, 18th of December mat. By order, F. MAINWARING, Secretary Home Committee. Ashbnrton, December 14th, 1888, t 12 94 GLASGOW DRAPERY and OLOTHING COMPANY. Hun- dreds of remnants of all klnda. PARE STREBT HOSIERY WOBKS. (Near Presbyterian Ohuroh,) J. JDalgleish Praotfoal Hosiery Mtnufaotarer. Woollen Shirts, Drawers, Socks, and Stockings of all oolors, foe Gentlemen, Ladies, and Children, made to order. 12 32 The Auld Wife BOXING NIGHT McCORMIOK BiNDEBS. A N EXPERT for these Machines will be m Aehburton before Harvest. Farmers wishing a visit from him will please communicate with us at ouce. JOHN ORR AND CO., Agents for Ashburton. ABHBURTON GOAL ahd FIBEWOOD DEPOT. RQ T)EATS begs to inform his •# D« D friendß and the public generally that he has secured a fresh suppiy of best Newcastle coal whioh he intends to sell at GBEATLY REDUCED PRICES. Also m stock— Mount SomerS, Malvern, Weatport, and Newcastle Goal. Firewood, Post and Rails, Stakes, Strainers, etc. etc., Oats, Bran, Sharps, Potatoes, Chatt, Ghfokwhert, etc. R. S BEAN, West Street, Daft Wuilie BOXING MIGHT ¥m. Zander TOBACOONIBT, FISHING TACKLE, AND FANCY GOODS EMPORID M, AND HAIR DRESSING SALGON, East Street. I HAVE muoh pleasure m announcing that m addition to my present Fremißeß I huve opened m the adjoining Shop, lately occupied by Mr D. Mo- Fabiane, a Grand Assortment of TOYS AND FANCY GOODS, Specially bought by me while m Melbourne and Sydney at a CONSIDERABLE DISCOUNT. These Goods are now on exhibition, and I invite the Public to come and inspect for themselves for the approaching Holidays. EVERYTHING NEW*, EVEBYTHING GOOD; EVERYTHING CHE \? Come early and buy your Bargains. Toys by the million; Liberal Discount to Schools and Clubs. Large Stock of Fishing Tackle, including everything requisite for the Sport. Cricketing, Lawn Tennis, and Football Materials. Meerschaum Pipes and Tobacco- nißts Goods m Variety. 4 Note the Address — Next to MONTGOMERY'S BUILDINGS East Btreet, Ashburton, 12 90 A Hunder' Pipers an' a', an' a' BOXING NIGHT JOHN G. RESTELL, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON, TIMBER, COAL, AND GENERAL MERCHANT. OOMWISSIOH AOKWX, ElO. HAVING made- favorable arrangements for supplies of all descriptions of timber, lam In a position to make Bpeolal Quotations to those about to build, I have large and well-assorted Stocks of *U Building requisites, constating of Galvanised Corrugated Iron, Sheet Lead, Zlno, Cement, Lime, Brioka, Stone Piles, etc; Boiled and Raw Oil, red and white Lead, and Paints. I am now receiving Fresh Coal WEST- PORT OOALBROOKDALE, NEW- CASTLE, and MOUNT SOMERS. also the celebrated BRUNNER COAL, for ■team purposes, which I am quoting apeolftlly low. For sale, Reapers and Binders. Binder Twine and Wire, and Binder Extra* Golden Maohlnery Oil, Valvoline. Oasior, and othei Oils for Maohlnery. AaxMv f or— Northern Fire Aisaranoe Company Colonial Mntoal Life Asiaranoo Society j PinltoliTeiQo M t*ny,UppoAiMni!



GLASGOW DRAPERY and CLOTHING COMPANY. Tre- mendous Bargains. ASHBURTON COUNTY OOUNOIL. IRRIGATION FARM. VTOTIOE Is hereby given tbat the jLM Irrigated Cow Grass will be cut by a Masaey Mower on TUESDAY, 18th Instant, commencing at 2 p.m. Farmers respectfully invited to attend and Inspeot the crops on the Farm. Refreshments provided by the Agent. By order, F. MAINWARING, 12*65 Clerk. RANGITATA ROAD DISTRICT. PROPOSAL TO STOP A ROAD. NOTICE Is hereby given that the F»ng{Ut&Ro&d Board piopose to- stop a Road m front of Lots 1 and 2 Reserve 1650, and Lots 11 and 13 Reserve 1381, Plnn of Road proposed to be stopped (tinted green), is posted for exhibition m the Road Board Office, LUmore ; O. J HARPER, Chairman, j Deoember Bth, 1888. 12 80 ASHBDRTON WOOLLEN MANUFAO, TURING CO., LIMITED. » rpENDERS are invited for the Cartage 1 of the Company's Coal, Wool, and Gocds for the ensuing year. Specifications of the services required may be seen at the office of Mi Geo. Jameson, West street, Ashburton. Tenders tp be sent to the Secretary before 3 o'clock on 20th Decem- ber. J. H: TWENTYMAN; Secretary. 14th December, 1888. 12 86 Lang-leggit Hieianders Bt-XiNQ NIGHT UUJDKJSLLOW8 1 HALL. FOR TWO NIGHTS ONLY. BATUBDAY and MONDAY, December 22nd and 24xh. FIRST appearance of the Celebrated CRAWFORD-HUNTER PARTY of Scottish Vocalists and Charaoter Enter- tainers. Scotland's Premier VocaUste Frae Aold Reekie and 8 1 Mungo. Miss E. Huater, Scottish Pritna Donna. Miss J. Macgregor, Favorite Scottish Contralto. Mr vVm. Crawford, Humorous Vocalist and Comedian, Master W. Crawford, Acooxnpanist and Highland Dancer. In their Unique Entertainment. Popular Prices, So, 2fl, and Is: Reserved Seats at Zander's. R. A. UNDERWOOD, 12*100 Business Manager. Wool Wool Wool BEASOFIBBB-89, "Vj- I L E S A N D O O. Are prepared to make Liberal CASH ADVANCES, At a low rate of Interest, on the ensnio CLIP OF WOOL, PJaced m their hands for Sale here or/ Shipment to JiDLES BROS. AND CO., LONDON No Commission charged on Advano* and no Commission charged for offeria Wool here unless a Sale is effected. Periodical Sales will be held during the season at Mr Geo. Jameson's commodiou and convenient stores, West street J. T. FORD, Auctioneer. GEOBGE JAMESON, Agent, 4> 70 Ashburton and Bakaia. Frozen Meat "YTTE are prepared to make LIBERAL VV ADVANCES on Frozen Meat placed m our hands for sale In the Home Markets. Mebsbs Miles Bros., etc,, our London Agents, give special attention to this business, and have been successful m obtaining the Highest prices. SHIPPERS CAN* DEPEND ON LIBERAL ADVANCES, PROMPT SETTLEMENT, SEPARATE ACCOUNT BALES From the moment tbat Stock are delivered at the Freezing Works or m the railway trucks to onr order we undertake responsibility of Shipping and payment of all local charges, Freight, Insurance, etc., thus relieving shippers of all trouble and loss of time. MILES & CO., Christchuroh. GEORGE JAMESON, Agent, to?! Ashbnrton and Rak»la« THE DEERING ALL STEEL TWINE BINDER IS THE LIGHTEST, MOST SIMPLE, and MOST PERFEOT Harvesting Machine m use. Being built entirely of Steel ia Practically Indestructible. BESIDES the GOLD MEDAL gained at Warrnambool the DEERING has won TWENTY-ONE FIRST and SEVEN SECOND PRIZES this Season m Australia. The DEEBING has the LARGEST SALES throtiKUont the world of any Beaper and Binder* Only a LIMITED NUMBER of Machines now left for disposal, Those requiring the DEEBING must maka Early Application. Twine, W(re, and Oils and Deerine Extras. JOHN G t BESTJELL, mm Wsrtat^»vrto B ,



H. M._TONES. jf Santa Glaus is Coming. Hurrah. r Causing Immense Excitement and Great Expectations AMONGST ALL THE LITTLE PEOPLE. 1 TN ORDER to meet the Extraordinary Demand for Toya, Fancy Gcocls, and J 10,001 Articles required to give Santa Olaus a fitt'ng reception, the undersigned has a Large and Charming Variety of Nio Naos and usefal Artfolas saltable for Birthday, Wedding, Xmae, and New Year Preeenta, consisting of Writing Desks, Workboxes, Albums, Photo Framea, Eleotro-plated and Plnah Gooda, Purses, OinVments, and China Ware. INSPECTION INVITED, #UT NO ONE PRESSED TO BTJX. COME AND SEE THE Is TABLE. COME AND SEE THE 6d TABLE. . Value Equal to Chrlstohuroh. School Committees liberally dealt with, ,',' H. M. ~J~O JNT E S EAST STREET.



Public Notices. STRAYED into J. Hepburn's Paddock one bis Bay Horse, 1 white foot ; no brands visible. It not claimed and all expenses paid by THURSDAY, December 20th, will be sold. 12*101 CHRISTMAS TREE AND SALE OF WOBK. PRIMITIVE METHODIST GHUROH. WILL Open en SATURDAY, Decem- ber 22nd, at 12 noon, and on MONDAY, December 24th, at 2 p.m. Useful and Ornamental Articles, Fancy Goods, and Toys, Refreshments, Fish &rad. etc., etc Admission : AdoJte, 6d S Children, 20, Value to be returned is Jfa&b J9M*



Holloway's Ointment and Pills.— Diseases of the Bowels.— A remedy, which has been tested and proved m a thousand different ways, capable of eradicating poison* j •us taints from ulcers and healing them up, merits a trial of its capacity for extracting the internal corruptions from the bowels. On rubbing Holloway's Ointment repeatedly on the abdomen, a rash appears, and as it thickens the alvine irritability subsists. Acting as a derivative, the ointment draws to the surface, releases the tender intestines from all acrid matters, and prevents inflammation, dyseatery and piles, for which blistering was the old* fashioned, though successful treatment, now from its painfulness fallen into disuse, the discovery of this Ointment having proclaimed a remedy possessing equally derivative, yet perfectly painless, powers.