THE ASnrBURTON GUARDIAN : FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, 1891.



; ANDREW BLACK. WATCHMAKER, EAST STREET, HAS on hand and to arrive, a Large Stock of Watches, Clocks,'and Jewellery, Watches, including English Levers by different makers; and lias just opened out a particularly nice iino of I adits 8 Watches at £3 each. Largest Stock of Gold Brooches in Ashburton, ranging from 10a 6d to £8 10s. Ladies' Dress Rings from 15s to £8 each. Ladies' Gold Watches from £5 63. Gold Lockets from 10s. Gold and Silver Charms, &c, &c, at reduced prices. SPECIAL LINES—FirstJ class Electro-plated Butter Knife, 1.1 elly Spoon, Pickle Fork, and Sardine Fork, with ivory handles, at 15s the set. ■ SPECTACLES—Best Pebbles at 6s per pair. Silver Brooches from 3s each ; Silver Earrings from 2s each ; Silver Scarfpins from Is 6d each. WATCHES, CLOCKS, and JEWELLERY thoroughly and promptly REPAIRED Atmod erate prices. ANDREW BLACK, EAST S T R E E T, Timber, Coal, and Firewood. [HERBERT J. MOSS.] ' [REGINALD B. RESTELL.] Moss aM Restell HAVING taken over the TIMBER and COAL Business of Mr JoHir (J. Restell, have much pleasure in informing the general Public that they are . now prepared to supply the following :— ; BUILDERS' MATERIALS. Kauri, Red and White Pine Flooring and Lining, Black Birch, Red and White Pine, Totara, V.D.L., etc. Special Lines of Dressed and Seasoned Timber for Cabinetmakers. The Kauri White and Red Pine Flooring and Lining is all under cover and ready for immediate use. , , ■ , ■ . . ?:: ■■ •:. r ■■ "... \ , ..■ ;also,— '. '. ' ' ' ». WIRE-^Nos. 8, 9, and 12 Galvanised Barb Wire,, 7 Galvanised Iron, and Ridging in all sizes, Staples, ifails, Hinges, Screws, Stakes, Posts and Rails, Hurdles, Palings, &c. LIME, CEMENT, Ac. COALS—Newcastle, We^tport, Mount Sbmers. j ' •*' FIREVOOD—Long Black Pine and Cut Wood. Oils of all descriptions, Fire Bricks. PRODUCE—Chaff. Oats, Bran. Sharps, Chickfeed, Potatoes, Flour, etc., ALWAYS IN STOCK. {AGENTS—CEYLON AND INDIAN TEA ASSOCIATION : ™l£t a'* Northern Fire Assurance Association. Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society, Limited. MOSS and' RESTELL, WEST STREET, ASHBURTON. 11 3 Tile Massey Reaper .& Binder HAS, SINCE ITS INTRODUCTION INTO THE COLONIbS IN 188 1 TAKEN MORE PRIZES AT PUBLIC FIELD TRIALS, Where it has Competed, 1 THAN ANY OTHER MACHINE IN THE FIELD. 75 TRIALS. 86J PRIZES. EVERY TRIA.L PUBLISHED has been helduncto the auspices of an Agricul tur»l Society, and *io>Showyard Prizes includer! to swell the lists. Tile Massey Reaper & Binder Is guaranteed to be the Simplest in Construction, the Lightest in Draught and the most Durable Machine a the. Market. A thorough trial is afforded every customer, and satisfaction guaranteed or no sale. £2000 WORTH OF EXTRA PARTS AftE KEPT IN" STOCK AND SUPPLIED BY US AT MANUFACTURERS PRICES, As per printed lists with each Machine. FRIEDLANDER BROS, ASHBURTON. "THE CORNER, ' "DURCHASE of the balance of a Wholesale Warehouse Stock -t a t the large DISCOUNT of 40 PER CENT. Now showing :— Best French All Wool Dress Materials in newest shades, double width, usually 3s 6d now 2s Od per yard Single Width, do, usually Is 9d now Is per yard White Striped Muslins, usually 9d now 6d Best French Cotton Delaines, all colors, usually Is now 7|d A large lot of Fancy Goods suitable for Christmas presents, very cheap. '."...',;' W II (OLLIEH. McOormick Binders. THE McCORMICK Is made to Wear and will last twice as long as the CHEAP MACHINES now behig offered. THE McCdRMICK Has proved the TRUE FRIEND of the JH^mers of this; District for the last fourteen years. If you want to save your Crops and your Pockets you must have a NEW McCOKMICK BINDER. Why Experiment with'inferior Makes, and risk your Crops ? THEi McCOIIMICK IS THE BEST AND THEREFORE THE CHEAPEST. Machine Extras. WE HOLD A COMPLETE STOCK OF EXTRAS FOR ALL McCORMICK MACHINES" INCLUDING THE WIRK BINDER, WHICH WILL BE SUPPLIED AT THE MOST REASONABLE PRICES. I BTNEHNO WIRE, BINDING TWINE, , MACHINE OILS of all kinds, And every requisite of First Quality for Ibe Harvest Field JOHNORR&CO: Importers, AsfetHirtOQt



Santa Glaus is Coming 4 IN order. lo.givej,he above a fitling reception the Undersigned has a Large and- Varied Stock of TOYS, BOOKS and FAINCY GOODS, all calculated to make "Suitable oIT rin^s to welcome Santa Claus, to gladden the hearts of the Boys and Girls, lighten the pockets of the Fathers and Mothers, and give joy and goodwill to all cjn coined. BOOKS ! BOOKS!! BOOKS!!! An excellent selectionfromi various Authors «iiid'"Rubli.shers ; Picture Books, Books of Trevel, Adventure, History, Bio- L'niphy, Scientific, Poetical, Suitable for SCHOOL PRIZES and PRESENTATION PURPOSES ; Bibles, Prayer and Hymn Books. CHRISTMAS CARDS in Packets 4d, 6d, Is, Is 6d, splendid value ; Booklets and Sunday School Cards. TOYS ! TOYS ! J TOYS !! ! -All Sizes, Styles and Prices in Wood, Tin, China, Rubber, fcag and Woo], Balls, Tops, Guns, Vessels, Trains, Watches, Horses, Boxes, Mechanical; Breakable and Unbreakable, some describable and some in describable. ; '.■>■■■ DOLLS! DOLLS! DOLLS! ! DOLLS!! ! The Largest and Best Lot ever shown in Ashburton from Id to 18s 6d. Dolls that speak and Dolls that don't; Dolls that break and Dolls that wont; Moveable, Sleeping and Bathing Dolls. ■ FANCY GOODS! FANCY GOODS!! Great Variety of useful and Ornamental Goods in Leather, Plush and Electro- Plate ; Desks, Workboxes, Albums, Photo Frames, Tourists' Cases, Ladies' Bags, Glove and Handkerchief Eoxes, Cabinets, Mirrors, Plaques, Ornaments, Work baskets, Ladies' Companions, Fancy Glass and Ohinaware. All the above are latest importations. Tennis Racquets and Balls ; Cricketing Material. SJ?E<JIAJL, ANNOUINCEMBNT. The above are all Marked as LOW AS POSSIBLE for the Xmas Trade ; but having a Large Stock, and in order to clear as much as possible, I will allowa DISCOUNT of 2s in the £ on all purchases of 5s dnd upwards from date to the end of this year. H. M. JONES. THE HOLIDAYS. "VT7E have just imported direct from the Manufacturers, ex s.s. AORANGI, a LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW GOODS, Comprising the NEWEST HOME STYLES in GENTS' HATS, SHIRTS, TIES, BRACES, SOCKS, INDIA GAUZE, MERINO, AND CASHMERE UNDERSHIRTS AND PANTS, &c. / ■ \. A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT \m MEN'S & BOYS' STRAW HATS, &c. SpCClill : Just Opened Out direct from the Mills a Choice Lot of \ NEW SHIRTINGS (Best in the Market), which we are now Sellling at WHOLESALE PRICES. Jstfe. Kindly compare these Goods. Tailoring .Department. We are now showing a LARGE; VARIETY of the NEWEST STYLES in TWEEDS, COATINGS,. SUITINGS & TROUSERINGS for the present season. The rush of orders already in hand shows that all who want New Suits for the Holidays will do well to favour us with their measurements as early as possible. MEN'S & BOYS' BOOTS & SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. HAND SEWN, &c. Every Pair Guaranteed to give good wear. SPARROW TiERBYMAH. O^l LOIRS <Sc OUTFITTEES :! Ell T STREET, ASHBURTON. § Christ mas Discounts IO PER CENT FOR CASH, OFF ALL JEWELLERY, PLATE, ETC, ROBERTMURRAY PRACTICAL WATCH AND CLOCK MAKER, JEWELLER, &c. HAS to hand a new assortment of WATCHES, CLOCKS, JEWELLERY and PLAT.3 of the latest and most approved designs. JEWELLERY. -An almost endless variety of Fine Gold, Bright Gold and Silver Brooches, Lockets, Ladies' and Gentlemen's Guards, Alberts, &c. A splendid assortment of Gem, Wedding, Keeper, and Signet Rings of all aizes. A large and well selected Stock of MARBLE CLOCKS and TIME PIECES, Silver Plated Goods, suitable for Christmas Presejirs, at reduced urices. jwfcceplionaiiy liberal terms co Presentation committees, school Committees,■. &c. &c. ■ ■■ ■ ■ ' ■ ■■  All Departments of work done on the Premises with despatch and at moderate charges. SPECIMENS OF WORK ON VIEW IN SHOP WINDOW. . . , , EAST STREET, ASHBURTON. Wool. Wool. Wool. SEASON 1594-93. I AM Prepared to make Liberal Cash Advances (free of Commission) upon al Wool placed in my hands for sale in Ashburton or elsewhere. Wool offered at the local sales and not sold will be properly packed and delivered into Trucks absolutely free of cost to the vendor. My Stores having been built for the proper display of Wool, offer to vendors the best chance of obtaining the highest values at our sales to be held on December 1, 1891. Nothing on my part shall be wanting to attain that much desired end. Wool Packa (heavy weights), Twine, Oils, and all other necessaries supplied 't lowest rates and best qualities. D. THOMAS, STOGK AND STATION AGENT, ASHBURTON OLOYBES. TURNIP SEEDS. Ryegrass. Cocksfoot, etc. ,JL HAVE to intimate that my supply of CLOVER and TURNIP SEEDS have arrived in Ashburton, and as they have been imported by* myself direct from the celebrated Seed House of HURST AND SONS, LONDON THEY CAN THOROUGHLY BE RELIED ON, Both as to QUALITY and PRICE. I HAVE ALSO A LARGE STOCK OF XV. Y JILGtJTJ Ak>S GIVING SEVEN BUSHELS TO THE BAG AND [FIRST CLASS COCKS JhOOT i3T CALL AND SEE FOR YOURSELVES D. THOMAS, ASHBUBTON. Land for Priyate Sale. K^LE-400 Acres, R.S. 26Q30 and 2Q032, SCO Acres \n Wheat, 6Q Oats, balanc ■ ' \t\ grass - ■• CHERTSEY—I26 Acres, 2$ Acres Wheat, 98 Acres in Grass 3 years CHERTSEY—6OO Acres, large acreage in crop ; good improvements LYNDHCRBT —500 Acres, splendid Farm ; grand improvements LYNDIIURST —892 Acres well fenced, all available for crop next year, good tend MKTHVRN —43 Acres, well fenced, good land ; SHERWOOD—SOO Acres, good land, well fenced and improved} 260, Acres in Wheat, 180 Acres closed up for Qi'a..s,s Seed, DARFIELD —718 Acres, splendid improvements, 29Q Aeres in Wheat, balance ot the'land in Grass from four to eight years. This Farm has yielded 36 to 40br.s. of Wheat to the acre, 52 to 57|bus. Oats, and is well worth the attention of anyone requiring a nrst-elass home. The owner has determined to Sell, as he is ordered to go to a warmer climate MAYFIELD—I2O Acres, first-class land on the banks of the Hinds TINWALD —10 Acres, in the centre of the Township DROMiJRK—7S Acres, well improved.! all in Offtsa-,' . WIHDERMISRE—B_fj Apres, fonjped a|ul _fClJjVALD—^irst-ptass new Di>re|Un<j jiou.se, 4 acres, prime land, Garter's Terrace ".' i O "-"■■.Tatii- I ¥o f further pa.rfciGU.lars and terms aptly : : ' D, THOMAS, ASHBURTON



Mount Somers Coal Mine. MESSRS W. H. COLLINS $ CO. are hereby appointed agents for the sale of my Coal, and all moneys due to me for same must be paid to them from Ist December inst. All orders entrusted to theni or sent to me at Mount Somsrs will receive my immediate attention. ANDREW EWART HARRIS, 12 53 Mount Somers. TO STOCKOWNEKS. TjDR S VLE, by the undersigned- Veterinary Brass Enemas  Sewing Needles (eye at  point)  Milking Tubes  Bleeding Fleams  Clams  Docking Knives  Mane and Tail Pullers Medicines FOR HORSES, CATTLE, SHEEP, AND DOGS CAREFULLY PREPARED. ADVICE FREELY GIVEN as to treatment of animals in Health and Disease. J. M. CAMBRIDGE, ASHBERTOI DRUG COHPAIT, LIMITED ASHBXJBTON FINANCE & AGENCY COMPANY, Limited, | /~IASH ADVANCES mads on LIVE and DEAD STOCK, MORTGAGES, AGRICULTURAL LIENS, and other SECURITIES. BILLS DISCOUNTED DAILY. Ofejoe.— Coppr of the Arcade and Tanpr^d' Strict. WM. HORNE, Manager ASffi? SLANTED. II7AJTBE3V-Agja^s;; % a QQQD ■ :¥\f '■' SEIiLfSG ;^INE.! Either ges ciinei*VHgPol'irt#orao- Apply early, as only a limited number, is replrea, NOVILTY IWPOR'IiWa C(); 80y.976, G.F.0., bydney, N.S.W.



HENRY ZANDER. r HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S t SUPPLY OF Binding Twines, Binding Twines, (Flax, Manila, and Hemp.) Binding Wire, Binding Wire, (Whit-BCROss Branb.) ]n consequence of the heavy crops Farmers will find it to their ad vantage to leave their ORDERS EARLY to secure delivery, as the Makers Stocks are now exhausted. Reapers & Binders AFY MAKE supplied at Agents prices. 1 HAVE FOR SALE a few second hand MaCOEMICK, MAS.SEY, and HOWARD TWINE BINDERS, also some McOORMICK WIRE BIDDERS in good order. A large Stock of EXTRAS for McCormick, Massey, Deering,, and Buckeye Machines ALWAYS on HAND, and can be obtained at any hour (Day or Night) for the convenience of Farmers. I HAVE IN STOCK AND TO LAND Best English Leather Belting, all sizes 100 Drums Linseed Oil 20 Gapes Valvoline 10 Cases Lard Oil 100 Cases Castor Oil 100 Drums Mftchine Oil (including Colza Olive, artd Spcpiii) 10 Casks Lubricating Oil ,  r 25 Drums Tattoo Oil, red &nd biack ? ready for sheep branding 0 Bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine Hay Rakes and Hay Forks China and Glassware Hoynsby'tj and Ransome.s Plough Shares Garden Tools of emy description Electro-plated Wars fpr Christmas presents Barbed and Fencing Wire General, Station, and Family Groceries Mauritius, China, and Queensland Sugars CHIN A, INDIA, and CEYLON TEAS. 4 complete assortment of the best Bands OF Always on hand, Hmkby" tj a n d e r, enry Zander, G^JSRAL MERCHANT DIRECT IMPORTER '— A.GENT FOB— Sun Fire Insurance O«rapany, Canton Marine Insurance Company, 1 Austtalian Mutual Provident Society



N. Z...C. F STANDS UNRIVALLED FOR Mens' and Boys' Clothing 1. EVERY G \RAIENT IS THOROUGHLY SHRUNK AND WELL MADE. SUITS M. A. r> It: TO MEASURE. NEW STYLES in HATS, SCARFS, TIES, COLLARS, and all kinds ,of . Gentlemen's Underwear JUST OPENED. INSPJEsCTiIOIV INVITED. New Zealand Clotting* Factory. ; W. H, WEBBER, Manager. I "PAPEKHANGIMS. , . ■ • -f-*v— I JUST LANDED EX "MAORI"! W ALES 16 Papethanging's, CHOICE PATTERNS, ARTISTIC DESIGNS, EXCEPTIONAL QUALITY, Inspection is specially invited to [our Selection of new PANELLINGS AND DADOES, WITH FRIEZES & BORDERS TO MATCH FOR DINING & DRAWING-ROOMS. HTcw Designs for Ceilings. PICTURE PATTERNS FOB NURSERIES. BEDROOM PAPERS AT FROM 5d PER PIECE. 6000 PIECES TO SELECT FROM. 6000 Competent workmen sent to execute Painting and Paperhanging of every description as required. Building Material of every Description in Stopk. W. H. GollißS and Co., IRONMONGERS, AND IMPORTERS OF' OILS, PAINTS, PAPERHANGINGS, ETC] TIMBER & COAL MERCHANTS. AGENTSIFOR— Grey Valley Coal Company, Royal Insur nee Company. BOOTI AID fHOEI IN GREAT VARIETY AT J. BISHOP'S NEW BOOT STOEE. THE LARGEST and CHEAPEST Stock of LADIES' BOOTS and SHOES in ASHBU R T 0 N. LADIES' KID LACE BOOTS FROM fOS (id LADIES' KID LACE SHOES FROM $S 0(1 GENTLEMEN'S LEATHER LA.CE BOOTS FROM $g 6(1 BENTLEMEN'S LEATHER LACE SHOES FROM 7g Od CHILDRENS BOOTS and SHOES in great variety equally Cheap. REPAIRS AT LOWEST"CURRENT PRICES. Sote The Address, — , ' CORNER OF EAST AND MOORE STREETS, ASHBURTON. J. BROOKELBANK, Manager



Public Nonces. [ 7 -BOROUGiI SCHOOL. : n . ■ e T7INTERTAINMENT AKD DISTRT- J^ BUTTON OF PRIZES in; St. d Stephen's Schoolr oni on MONDAY, 21st inst., at 7.G0 p.m. Kiont Seats Is ; hack seats Gil ; clnhhvn h-ilf j-iiee. ; \V. ( WAl r;HISATV 12*117 Clmiimim of 0. mmittee. iiti jfcini.i^ijn wWfww < wnnmi in I'liTniw «w»w»'|>*a*^ r MR .T_BULLOCK_. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19. MRT. BULLOCK will Sell by Public Auction on above date, — Lot 22, containing J Acre, Church Street, Hampstead. Good Land. 12+73 T. BULLOCK, Auctioneer. - ~ TO-MORROW. \ PART OF '-TH. '&5i ' Corner of East and Kermode streets, with SHOPS thereon. ■ Intending Purchasers are reminded fchab the Sale oF the above Property takes place at the . ARCADE, TO-MORROW. ; Note time of Sale—ll a.m. ! T. BULLOCK, 12§118 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19.; Town Section 230, centrally situated, in Havelock Street, on account of the Mortgagees. MR T. BULLOCK has received in structions to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above dfite, on ac count and by order of the Mortgagees,— T.S. 230, containing | Acre, Havelock street, will be 'offered in Two Lots, each Lot containing -J Acre. There is a small building on each allot ment. This Property is centrally situated, being only two sections distant from the County Council Chambers and about six chains from East Street, Should prove a good investment. Terms at Sale. " Sale at 11 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 12J71 ' Auctioneer. MR GEORGE JAMEbOiT""""' MR GEO. JAMESON has received instructions to SELL BY AUCTION ON ' i SATURDAY. December 19, at the rear of Mr John Okr's premises, Ashburton, 5 McCORMICK TWINE BINDERS. Some of these are almost as good as new, one having only worked one season. 2 McCORMICK "WIRE BINDERS. Also, A LOT OF TOOLS, &c, ex "Duke of Buckingham," slightly damaged, consisting of ' SAWS, CHOPPERS, CHISELS, HAMMERS. BRASS PILLAR. CANDLESTICKS, &c, &c. Sale at 2 o'clock. GEO. JAMESON, J. R. BLAND, 12178 Auctioneer. MR D- THOMAS. "" D. THOMAS, rHAVE received instructions t& Sell at the Arcade, on DECEMBER 19. On account of W. K Pearce. 1 BAY MARE ECLIPSE, by Dexter, J_ out ot Stella, half sister to Doubtful; very quiet and carries a lady. " D. THOMAS, H 124 Auctioneer. SNUG ~lTtTl"e FARM. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19. MR D. THOMAS has received in structions from Mr George Gil mour (in consequence of his having bought a large farm near Christchurch), to Sell by Public Auction, as above, — His Compact and Productive Little Property, situated near ASHTON, and consisting of nearly 100 ACRES of Firat-Class Land, together with very comfortable 6-Roomed House, Stable, and several Sheds. There are 40 acres i.i wheat, and the balance is in English grass, The land has been very little cropped, and is in the best of heart. The fences, buildings, &c, are in first-class condition, and to any one wanting a Small Farm of good land, the above sale offers an opportunity which should not be lost sight of. Terms easy, declared at Sale, gale at a quarter to two p. m, 12+63 D. THOMAS, Ashburton. BULLOCK'S ARCADE. UNDER BILL OF SALE. MR D THOMAS has received in structions from the Holder of Bill of Sale to sell by Public Auction ©n SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, at 12.30 p.m., The following Live and Dead Stock, removed for convenience of Sale :— A DRAUGHT HORSES, 2 Three-year olds, by Perkin War beck 11. , . „, * itt Q Two-year-olds, by Perkin Warbeck 11, -t FOAL. Double and Single Furrow PLOUGH. TRAP, Six-leaf HARROWS Plough Dray, and Leading 11A KJN .bjb&. New DRAY (Booth, M'Donald, &Co.), Wood's STRING BINDER, etc., eta, D. THOMAS, 12*98 Ashburton. """da^iTthomas. I have received instructions from the Caledonian Society to soil by Public UCti°n BULLOCKS'ARCADE ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19th, THE PRIYILIGES; In connection with the Sports Meeting £<? be held at the Domain on BOXING PAY, 26tU December, |.89i. , Including I 1. REFRESHMENT BOOTH, pick of, position. 2 REFRESHMENT BOOTH i " t RIGHT OF SPORT-S. j D. THOMAS Auctioneer, j !2§lol Ashburton. -



Mr T. Bullock. i TOWN SECTIONS 792 and 793, cacl containing J-acre, Cox street; capital site for a house. CHEAP PROPERTY.—Cottage anc two Sections on E;ist Town Belt. FOR SALE AT LOW PRICES— ■LOTS 13 and 14, Allen's Road, Allen ton, with 4-roomcd Cottage and other buildings ; aood position. ; LOTS I, 2, 3, 19, 20, 21, adjoining the Woollen Factory, Alfurd Forest Itoad. £18 10s : Town Section, 1105, Cameron Street Wetit; easy terms. 555 A 0 RES, W\K AN HI. — Improved Farm with Dwellinghouse, &c. Full particulars on application. TO LET. *- - Cottage conveniently situated in Moore .street. Plentiful supply of water. f FOB, SALE at a low figure and on easy terms, Co this e and Section Peter Street, water supp^^ |,m. ,__JJ..I I .!.... ■ _!_ L__ _LJ Public Notices. " TENDERS FOR STRIPPING. rpjBNDERS required for Stripping 130 , J_ Acres of Rye grass, on the Chatmoss Estate. Tenderers to find their own Stripper. Tenders close on THURSDAY, December 24th. Further particulars on application to EDWARD BELL, 12*111 Manager. JpWASSUAL VOLUMES" iewXmas Cards, NEW BOOKS for PRIZES and PRESENTATION. FANCY GOODS, etc L. F. ANDRE WES and CO, IMPORTANT NOTICE Farmers and Others FROM THE PBBMIEB ASHBURTON -pURNITURE OF S. L^:A^' S ' b> JUST Landed new Shipment of Austrian, American, and other Chairs J l*«Sest ! Stock in Ashburton. Chairs by the 1(K). Linoleums, Floor Cloths, Brussels, Tapes try, and other Carpets, just in time for Christmas. Come and inspect our local manufactures ill Duchess Tables, Wash stands, Chests of Drawers, etc., in figured Rimu, and other superior woods. Vene tian Blinds made to order. Special re ductions for the Christmas Season. Note Address.-Next Building; Society's Office, Tancred Street. Market House. /"DOMING- events cast their shadows \J before, and being alive to this fact, J we have just landed our first consignment ! t>i NEW GOODS, which consists of KEW XMAS FETTITS, : . Carefully Selected. SUOAB. SUGAR. English, American, and Colonial, for Jam, and guaranteed pure. CHOCKERY. Useful and Ornamental, Choice, Chaste, and Beautiful; also Butter Jars, Pickle Jars, and Jam Jars. Electro-Plated Ware, Of which we have the choicest selection jet seen in Ashburton, well worth inspection. House Furnishing Ironmongery, made ■ a specialty. Table Cutlery, Pocket Cutlery, Tubs, Baths, Buckets, etc. All kinds, sorts, sizes,; to select from. TO GIVE SATISFACTION IS OUR AMBITION. Burins Christmas week our delivery c t a UjrinTown and Suburbs. All trains me -t as usual. Stephens Bros. "^Ohri^tmas. ■rnVERY Customer sending 5s and Pj upwards at _ , W. W; Spencer & Go. s Will receive a nice Christmas Present. We are now "selling GE^RAL DRAPERY, CLOTHING and BOOTS, as cheap as any Housem New Zealand. Note a few prices— Special value in Double-width l*sli mpres, 10^d. Summer Dress Goods, 4s lid doz. , Prints. Ginghams, Plain Zephyrs, vre ; seU at ridiculous prices. | Good Washing Print 3kl, White Miislin 4|d. . Tlicsse are wonderful Bargains. VerV wide Window Net 4£d, Grey cJKo 2s 6d d0?.., White Calico 2s'9d doz. ' Liberty Muslins 3s lid doz. Double-width White Twill Sheeting lOid. . , • ■White Lace Curtains Is ild pair. 'Table Damank Is. Ladies' Underclothing and Gorseta we make a specialty. Hie largest stock in Ashburton to choose from at very low prices. . Neck Ribbons lOd doz, Sash Ribbons 9d, New Flowers 2d each. . "Men's Tweed Suits 19s 6c', Boys Tweed Suits 4s lid. Men's, Youths', and Boys' Hats, Shirts, Sox at your own prices. Men's Ties 3d each. Men's Straw Hats from 6d. EOOTS AND SHOES. Wiv^s Bluchers 5s lid, Men's Bal morals 38a 6d, Men's colonial made nailad Shooters from «s lid. Women's strong Elastic Sides 6s ®&. Women's strong Leather Slippers 3s 9d. Ladies' French Shoes 4s lid a pair. Children's Patent Leather Strap Slippers Is at W. W. SPENCER & CO's THE ARCADE. Remember— Every Customer spending 5a and upwards will receive a nice useful iCJirietmas present.