TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Robert Johns.—four letter is libellous. Sincerity.—We shall get out of patience with you. Read on further, and you will find that Elijah was in hiding from Ahab until •*the third year,' and if y>u read on through the report of the interview between Elijah and the good Obadiah you will find out jast about how much Ahab loved the prophet But we are glad you are so well satisfied with what is written. Keep in that happy frame of mind, and you will be saved a lot of trouble. Rut nevpr sneer at honest doubters or seekers after truth. Christ was no sneerer. He was gentle and kindly with Thomas, and thanks to the doubts of Thomas the disciples were afforded an additional and very convincing proof that 6He had risen.'

Asburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 11, 1895

The New Zealand Herald reviewing an article in McLure's on the

lord Randolph and the " times "

Magazine London Times says :— The best anecdote in the article

is that which tells how Lord Randolph Churchill tried in vain to bribo the Times by giving it the early and ex clusive information of his resignation which sealed his career. Mr Creelman says Lord Randolph, on leaving Lord Salisbury, drove to the office in Queen Victoria-street, and sent his card to Mr Ruckle. When he was admitted to the editor's presence, he announced that he had decided to resign his office as a protest against the Premier. The Times was to have the privilege of announcing the news in the morning. Mr Buckle urged the Chancellor not to take such a rash step, but his argu ments had no effect. "Of course you will be friendly to me?" said Lord Randolph. " Certainly not," answered Mr Buckle. "But there is not an other paper in England that would not show some gratitude for such a piece of news." " That may be true," said the editor, " but you cannot bribe the Times. This news is enormously important. It will make a great sen sation. But if you choose to have it so, you can gi^e it to some other news paper, and not one line of it will appear fnoir columns to-morrow." "Surely you will iet w& see what is written about it editorially to-night V* " You cannot see a word of it before it is printed." " Well," said the astonished Minister, et the Times is the most extraordinary and ungrateful news paper published. You may announce my resignation, but I consider this very harsh treatment." When the paper appeared in the morning, it con tained tha news of the resignation, and a dignified editorial censuring the Chancellor for deserting fajs leader,

LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Reading matter on fourth page. j' Owners of horsea are reminded that ]< jominations for the Tinwald rac«a close j, ;his evening at nine o'clock, at Lagan's J iotel, Tinwald. j Two large sharks, one measuring about j .wenty feet long, were s&n on Tuasday \ nside the surf ab Sumner. One nearly became stranded. The Union Company intend running .wo excursions to the Sounds. The larawera will be despatched from Dunedin an January 22 and January 31. A rat with a silver ring round its neck was caught at M&kino lately. Apparently it had gob its head through the ring when very young, for the flesh of the neck had almost overgrown it. The cricket match Temuka v Ashbur ton, which was fixed for to-morrow, has been postponed on account of the wet state of the ground, and a local match married v single will be played instead. An Otaki settler went to the local rail way station to take delivery of a reaper aud binder bought by him, and loaded up with the paraphernalia of a "merry-go round" instead. Fortunately for him, the stationraaster discovered the mistake before the load was taken away. Arrangements are progressing satis factorily for the Intercolonial Medical Congress which opens in Dunedin in February. Upwards of a hundred repres entatives are expected from Australia and this colony, and the congress will likely last a week. An old lady of eccentric habits, living in a remote parish in England, once called upon the clergyman during a long spell of drought, and begged that he would offer prayers for rain. Her request was acceded to, and abundance of rain fell—in fact! rain of an exceptionally heavy character, accompanied with hail. The old lady had all her cucumber frames smashed to atoms, and she exclaimed in her wrath * Drat that parson. You never ask him to do a thing but he overdoes it.'

A meeting of the Chertsey School Com mittee was held on December 7. Present —Messrs Oakley, (Chairman), Lukles, Campbell, Ealham, Stewart, Copland, and Scarlett. The master's report was received, shewing the atteudance for the past month to have been abouti 60. It was resolved to close the school for the

Christmas holidays on Friday, December ! 20, for five weeks, and to give one. week at; Easter time, It was decided to have the weeds cleaned from the macrocarpa trees in the school fence. The business done at the meeting of the Ashburton School Committee on Monday was not important. The master submitted his monthly report as to attendance, show ing 518 on the roll all told, an average attendance of 426. The use of a class room was granted to the Teachers' Institute in which to hold their meetings ; and it was decided that the school break up on December 20 for fonr weeks vaca tion. Messrs Meddins and Craighead i were appointed the visiting committee, j and after passing accounts—£3 4a 9d—the meeting adjourned. On Christmas eve a service of a novel character will be held in St Stephen's Church. It is a ' carol service' which had its origin in Canterbury Cathedral, and was initiated by the Archbishop of Can terbury. It Is held on the following lines:— Readers will be specially selected from the congregation or choir to read short portions or lessons from the Sciip tures, bearing on the Holy Nativity ; and before and after each reading, a hymn, or carol or anthem, will be sung, and the service concluded with a short prayer and the Benediction. There will be a full orchestral accompaniment, and the ser vice will commence at eight p.m., and last for an hour. An offertory .will be taken on behalf of the choir fund. Under the heading' The Whitechapel Oolony in New Zealand/ the Pall Mai Gazette of a late date says:—' Some time back the Whltechapel Guardians sent a number of ablebodied men to Mr Hazel's farm celony. Here a number were train ed in agricultural work, and the most fitting of these were sent to New Zealand. At a recent meeting of ihe Board a letter was read from Mr "Wynott, who had charge of the men, stating that they had arrived in New Zealand well and cheerf al. Already work had been found them, and they had expressed themselves perfectly satisfied. A postcripfc was added by the men express ing their gratitude to the guardians who had befriended them in their hour of need.' All those who wish to enjoy the half holiday to»morrow (Thursday) are remin ded of the public Gardon Party in connec tion with the Wesleyan Church, which (weather permitting) will be held at Hakatere from 3 o'clock. Those respon sible for the arrangements have been very energetic in making ample provision for 'a big crowd.' Young and old will all find their enjoyment, In the shape of health ful recreation and creature comforts, well cared for. There will be a plate ef strawberries and cream to those who wish to indulge in the luxury. The AJcaroa Mail says :—As Mr J. H. Parkinson was mustering a short time ago in the Kaituna Valley, some six miles from Lake Ellesmere, a shepherd called his attention to a great block of grey stone, carefully set in the ground, facing the east. Inspecting it carefully he found it bore the inscription, " W. B. Townsend, 1779," very distinctly graven, though almost obliterated by loug exposure to the weather. The stone must have been brought some distance and carefully worked and placed in the ground. It is situated on a fbt of some six or seven acres on a long spur running from the main range dowtq. to Lake Ellesmere. There is much speculation as to whether it could be the grave of some castaway, but the name is tha same as that of a well known surveyor who ones resided on the Peninsula. The Southland Times publishes the fol lowing paragraph 5—"A new enclosure having been prepared for the emu, kanga roos, etc., in tho public gardens, their re-

moval was set aboub on Saturday. The job proved to be more difficult and excit ing than waa anticipated. One of the kangaroos, on being pressed, lept over the fence and made off with a constantly increasing crowd of hunters, old and young, after it. The poor thing probably afforded more amusement and instruction in that one brief act than it will again. are some people in Invercargill now who have seen a kangaroo Jump, and they have great respect for its powers. Ib tore around at a great rate, topped fences and hedges as these had been garden edging, and crossed the creek several times ,* in deed, ib might have been at liberty yet bub for the depth of the water, which prevented it giving that resounding whack with its tail, which is tho kangaroo's third motor, so a young man secured it as it tried to leap up the bank. The creature was sitting in tho long cocksfoot grass yesterday with a scratched nose and a bored expression. The "kill" was the emu's; In trying to secure ib somebody dislocated its neck, and its future location will probably be the Athensoum."

The great clearing sale of S. Anderson's stock of Boots and Shoes, announced by MflDoK. ald and MoDiarmid is coming to a close within ten days. Secure a pair qf Boqts at ojuce at the reduced price. 1115. Memory Training—TUe Quick Thought Systenj. of Memory Improvement enables its students to enjoy a wonderful power of memoiy which is impossible without'its aid. Study of all kinds is rendered easy jMid pleasant. A grand aud accurate method for qijickjy learning Re citations. Forgetf ulness and mind Wandering is altogether done away witty. Speaking without notes is ipade simple aijd many other advantages enjoyed. Send a post card TO-DAY lor illusteated circular and testimonials, Address—Henry W. Mitoh.H, care of office of tbjs j.*p<_r, where tntfat jifrtjaulw «*8 bfl oMttawk

A record carpet snake, which is said to' have been 17ft in length, has been killed near Maclean, New South Wales. Lot 9, block xvni, Hinds township, containing one rood, Is gazetted as a reserve for a public library. ' At the Police Court this morning?— I before Mr JR. Alcorn, J P.—a fiist offender | was fined ss, without coats, for druuken [ ness. A new wom.n advertises in Wellington ' That she won't be responsible for any debt her husband may contract without her authority.' A petition for the commutation of Darrah's sentence has been drafted. It sets forth that Darrah did not realise the consequence of hia action in setting the gun during the day time ; that his con duct was uniformly good, he being an industrious self-denying woikman and an affectionate son ; that his behaviour after the crime was straightforward and praise worthy ; that conviction of a crime is a greater punishment to him than a! lengthened term of imprisonment toj many.

Tho following handicaps have been declared for the three mile bicycle handi cap, to be held on the Domain to-morrow at five o'clock:—R. G. Shearman set, W. J. Shearman 80yds, H. Curtis 120 yds, F. Tucker and E. Clayton 200yde, W. Mitchell 250 yds. A. Hunnibell 280 yds, O. Campball, H. Herman, L. Broad 350 yds, J. Cheeseman 380 yds, N. Jones, F. Cochrane, S. Salek 400 yds, W. Daly, J. Smitheram, F. Watt 420 yds, W. Collins 500 yds. This makes the splendid field of eighteen starters, " Monooycle " tips the following for places:—o. I Campbell 1, A. Hunnibell 2, W. I Collins 3.

At Waimate on Tuesday the Executive of the New Zealand "Workers' Union passed the following resolution:—' That on any re-adjtastraent of portfolios the Union would be glad to see the claims of the member for the Waitaki electorate (rhe Hon W. J. Steward) considered. His long service in the House, the posi tion he has occupied as Speaker, his abilities and untiring energies, and especially his endeavours to promote liberal labour legislation to provide work for the unemployed and open up land for i settlement, entitle him to the confidence of this Union as a suitable administrator , in the best interests of the populace.' Every line of Boots and Shoes, and every single pair selling at a great reduction dur ing the last ten days of McDonald and McDiarmid's sale of Anderson's Boot Stock. 11 157 Ladies Canvas Shoes 3s 6d per pair. Special line dress Tweed at Is lid per yard Dressmaking a specialty at the Ashburton Drapery Company. 11 155

COMMERCIAL.

TIMARU WOOL SALE.

The first wool sale at Timaru was held yesterday, when 2800 bales were catalogued. Compared with last year's opening rates the prices realised showed an all-round rise of lfd to lfcl. Halfbred brought up to B|d, three-quarterbred B|d, crossbred SJd, merino 7d, Leicester and Lincoln Bd, rams and matted 7Jd, pieces s|d. London, December 9 At the wool sales there was spirited bidd ing at the highest prices.

Lost in the Bush.

Dunedin. December 10 j A laborer named James Robertson has sines Monday been lost in the bush in the Silver Peak district, a few miles from the head of Woodhaugh Valley. Robertson and a man named McDonald went out prospect ing on the 27th. As their food ran short they started to come into town, and on Monday were lost in the bush, being without food. According to McDonald, Robertson, who is sixty-four years of age, fell through weakness and was unable to proceed further. McDonald made his way to Woodhaugh, at the north end of the city, and search parties have been out, but so far , without success. Robertson is a married man, and it is feared that he has perished.

SUPREME COURT.

Wellington, December 10 In the Supreme Court to-night the charge against Annie Brown, wife of l)r Brown, of procuring abortion waa concluded. Mr Jellicoe, accused's counsel, addressed the jury at great length submitting tint there were three points to be considered—whether the prisoner's husband committed the opera tion, did he do so with criminal intent, and whether the defendant as the wife of a medical man took any independent part in the crime of her husband if he did commit a crime. His Honour said that there waa no evidence that accused waa the wife of Brown. Mr Jellicoe said that they had tbe reputation of being married people. The Jury after deliberating two hours brought in a verdict of guilty, and that accused was the wife of Brown, and that she had acted under his control. Sentence was deferred. ,0n the application of Mr Jellicoe the Chief Justice agreed to reserve certain questions raised during the trial for the Appeal Court. Prisoner appeared to be greatly agitated. , The charge against Brown will be taken on I Monday. '.'! II . I". H.il' ■ ') IJ ■

School Examination.

JEIFFRXiTOIf

The following is the Inspector's report on Eiffelton school, examined on Novem ber 21:—



ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS. Repetition and Becitation—Very fair Drill and Exercises—Wet day. Not taken Singing—Not taught Needlework— Not taught Comprehension of language of reading lessons —Very fair

Mr Hugh A. Livingstone, sole teacher. General remarks. —• The proficiency shown in examination is very satisfactory. In all standard classes Lhe work generally is equal to the requirements of a good "pass." A seeming weakness in arith metic of Standards IV. and V. occurring only in the cfl.se of pupils, whose attend ance has been irregular. Class subjects aa a whole Bhqw commendable attaint menr, although in history and mental arithmetic the answering of Standards 111. and IV. leaves something to be desired.—Taos. Bitchie, Inspector.

PASS SUBJECTS,

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

IQlopement and Suicide

London, December 10 Considerable excitement has been caused by the announcement that Mr , Charles Galway, a gentleman well I known in society, had eloped with his | brother's wife They went to the Grand Hotel, and there both attempted suicide. Mrs Galway eventually suc cumbed to her injuries, but Galway failed.

THE MADRID MUNICIPALITY

| Madrid, December 10 A procession ot thirty thousand marched through the streets of the capital as a demonstration in favor of municipal reform.

THE GERMAN EMPIRE

Berlin, December 10 The Kaiser has announced that he will give a great fete at Berlin on January 18 to celebrate the proclama tion of the German Empire at Versailles Baron Hutite succeeds Roller, who was dismissed from the Prussian Ministry __-^_

Italy and Abyssinia.

Rome, December 9 News has been received from Abyssinia that on Sunday 20,000 Shoas surprised five companies of Italian troops, under Major Toselli, at Ambagali. The latter offered a desperate resistance and held their position.

December 10. Major Toseili's loss is estimated at 900 killed, chiefly natives, who were serving under Italian officers. The engagement wiih the Shoas extended over eight hours. Three officers who were leadi»g a portion of the defeated forces effected their escape from the Shoas, but the store of ammunition was lost.

Later information says that sixty Italian officers were engaged, and the lowest estimate of the loss among them is seventy-two, and also a mountain battery. Prior to the en counter repeated orders were sent to Major Toselli to retire, but he did not receive them. | The Minister informed the Chamber of Deputies that the position in Abyssinia was safe, that the enemy had not occupied territory, and that the incident would be readily retrieved.

December 10 Three thousand Shoas were killed in the engagement, including two leading chiefs. The Shoas first overwhelmed the Italian wings, then the centre. The Italian Government will send tea thousand troops to reinforce

The Eastern Question.

London, December 9 The Sultan is constantly imploring Said Pasha to return, but without; success. The Turkish monarch de clared hk flight cast discredit on Turkey, and requested the Ambassa dors to assist him, but the latter upho-d tbe English representative in protect ing the recalcitrant Minister. Said requests permission to leave the coun try and die elsewhere. The Macedonian rebels asked Russia to send them twenty thousand rifles and two million cartridges, with other supplies The Governor of Guerun is alleged to have wired to a friend that he might rest assured that of five thousand Armenians in the town none remain alive. The Pall Mall Gazette says the Powers will present the ultimatum re specting additional gunboats in the Bosphtrus, to which a reply must be given within ten days. Constantinople, December 10 Nelidoft; the Russian plenipotenti ary, has made a final appeal to the Sultan to allow extra guard-ships in the Bosphorus. If the request is refused, it is believed they will enter supported by a squadron from the allied fleets

The Pacific Cable.

Sydney, December 11 The conference upon the Pacific cable has assumed & somewhat complex form. Practically a decision has been arrived at on general matters, but some dstails of importance have not been decided. Queensland is at variance with the other colonies in regard to the route, while the Hon. Mr Ward wanted to have a viva voce interview, and not being able to visit Sydney at present wishes the delegates to goto New Zealand. The conference has now separated with the intention of holding a wider conference, embracing all the cslonies. It will probably be held in New Zealand in January. If an equitable arrangement is come to in regard to the overland line, there is a probability of Western and South Australia joining the scheme. It is expected that Sir Saul Samuel and Mr Gillies will be appointed delegates to represent Australia on the commission, though reference was mads to tbe propiety of selecting Sir Westby Perceval. '

TERRIFIC STORM.

Adelaide, December 11 A storm, so violent as to amount almost to a cyclone, passad over the city of Adelaide and suburbs last night, Much damage was done, many buildings being unroofed. The Theatre Royal, Adelaide Olub, and the City baths were severely damaged. Some idea of the force of the storm may be gathered from the fact that the roof of a distillery at McGill was blown away, and its whereabouts has not been discovered yet,

Australian Politics.

W_EW SOUTH WAXiEI

Sydney, December 11 In the Assembly the Minister for Public Works gave notice of motion for the construction of five lines of railway, as well as electric tram lines in Sydney

SOUTH AUSTRALIA

Adelaide, December 11 In the Assembly the Treasurer has given notice of motion approving the New Zealand treaty. The Legislative Council has reversed its decision providing that the Statf bank shall receive deposits,

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Business Motices, j Cheaper Than Ever. G. J. NEILL IN Premises lately occupied by F. Nokbs, Bootmaker, next Shearmah Bros Ladies' Trimmed Hats 4s lid ,„.,,„.. „ . „v M „h Boys' and Girls' Sailor Hata lOd eaob MILLINERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Ladies' Norfold Bodice 2s 9d New Dress Goods Goods 6|d Good Washing Prints 3s lid dozen New Dress Goods Is Good White Muslin 3s lid dozen Corsets 2s 3d pair GLOVES AND RIBBONS AT YOUR OWN PRICE. Men's All Woo! Colonial Tweed Suits 19s 6d Boys' Trousers at Any Price Men's Kaiapoi Tweed Suits 22s 6d Men's Trousers 5s lid SHIRTS, AND TIES AT HALF PRICE BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. All Our Boots we made Specially to our order. Every Pair Guaranteed. Men'B Nail Shooters 7s lid WonWs Shoes 4s 6d Men's Bluchers 4s H Women's Shoes 5s lid 61nD SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Q. J. NEILL, BURNETT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS. H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. BOUGHT FOR CASH. THE ASSIGNED STOOK OF J. MARSDEN at a Low Price, and the whole £266 will be Cleared at a Great Reduction. COME EARLY FOR BARGAINS IN BOOKS, STATIONERY WMB AND FANCY GOODS. Having completed arrangements with leading manufacturers, I am enabled and determined to compete with any Firm in, or out of Ashburton. Any lines required can be ordered direct from Home llOtl___o__l Business Envelopes from 3s 9d per 1000, nett Cash Five quires Packet Note Paper, large size, 6£ Splendid, line of Boxes Stationery 6d and is lib Packet Note Paper, excellent value, IS SCHOOL BOOKS at published prices (for the present) School Requisite? at lowest prices The New Patent Slate Cleaner, l|d each, beats all otheni hollow ■ OERISTMAS, NEW YEAR, WEDDING AND BIRTHDAY PRESENTS Great variety of Small Goods opening up at LOWEST PRICES NEW BOOKS AND ANNUALS NOW LANDING from London publishers in Paper Cloth, Roan, Morocco, and Tree-calf Binding* irom out POETICAL AND STANDARD WORKS Liberal Discount to School Committees. Terms on application CLOCKS, WATCHES, PLATED AND SILVER WARE Toys, Dolls, Japanese and Fancy Goods, Organs, Pianos, Violins, Autoharpa, Music, etc. H. m7~jonbs. 11179 CHRISTMAS 1885. Tbe Compliments ©f tbe Season to All. -IBW FKUIT — FLETCHER BROS., HAVJKC JUST RECEIVED their First Shipment of New Season's Fruit and it is Without Doubt some of THE FINEST FRUIT THAT HAS EVER COME TO THIS MARKET. 40 Oases Finest Vostizza Currants 5 Oases Preserved Peaches 10 Cases Finest Heme Raisins 5 Cases Preserved Apricots 10 Cases Finest-Valencias 5 Oases Preserved Pears, etc. 20 Cases Finest Sultanas 10 Boxes Muscatels, Spanish and 2 Cases Finest French Prunes Californian 50 Dozen Essence Lemon, 25 dozen 5 Boxes Persian Dates Essence Vanilla, Cochineal, etc., 10 Boxes Turkey Figs specially prepared for Fletcher 5 Oases Preserved Ginger g ro@ 5 Boxes Dessicated Cocoanut 3 Cwt feeing Sugar 2 Cases Va'encia Almonds 2 Cases Jordan Almonds 2 Sacks Walnuts 3 Cases Sicily Almonds 5 Sacks Barcelona Nuts 5 Owt Scotch Mixtures I 5 Owt Conversations Preserving Season I §95-90. We have in Stock and to Arrive IS TONS OF FINEST OANE SUGAR IN 561b and 701b BAGS.^ This Sugar can be thoroughly relied upon for making jam of finest quality. This Sugar is solely used by Kirkpatrick in the manfacture of their Celebrated {X' Jams. lam Jars. Jam J»**s. IN ALL SORTS AND SIZES AT PEICES WITHIN THE REACH OF ALL Mason Jars, quarts and half -gallon sizes; lib Glass Jars with tops, 21b Glass Jars with tops; White Jars, three in a nest^also a n lce line of TUMBLERS, AT A VERY LOW FIGURE Benin's Patent Hilb Bucket. We have in stock these celebrated Buckets, with or without Strsiner. This is really a Splendid Patent and is a much superior idea to the old style of Bucket. The following are live reasons why you should buy oae : — (1) It is perfect for holding between the knees while milking (.2) The comer forms a lip for easy pouring (3) It is much easier to carry than the round bucket (4) It is not so cumbersome (5) It will hold three and a half gallons FLETCHER BEOS., CASH SUPPLY STORES, EAST STREET, ASHBURTON, AND 116 and 118 High Street, Ohristchurcb.



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Wanted. ] _ (CHRISTMAS Number 'Young Ladies' J Journal' Weld^n's L»di«s Journals now to hand. Annuals, Christmas and New Year| Cards, in great variety, chaste, pretty, exquisite, cheap ; packets from 3d, Booklets.—R. M. Jokes. }j a, ANTED Known-Mrs Tombs is v V prepared to take a limited number of Gentlemen Boarders at Dr Leahy's late residence, Tancred street. Teims on application 12 11 , HENRY HOOPER, River Bank J Garden, Allenton, begs to notify > thab he will call on old customers and new * ones three times a week with Vegetables and Frnit of all kinds in season. Young I plants for sale. 11 104 j ANTED, in a quiet, comfortable « home, no family, two Or more < Boarders. Apply Miss Amman, William J street, Ashburton. 12 41 J . — 1 WANTED Known—Stacks of cheap J Boots and Shoes at Mkllor'*. < Zealandia Boob Store. mRT FLETCHER 8R017107~y07r JL Christmas Fruits. They are of the j finest quality that are procurable, and at the lowest possible prices. See the Duality and judge for yourselves.— 'letchbr Bros.. Ashburton RRISTMAST 1895—1 beg to thank my friends and the public at large for the liberal support extended to me since I started business three months ago. I have now received a quantity of Goods suitable for the Christmas and New Year trade, second to none in Ashburton, and at a price within the reach of all. A trial solicited.—E. Makooo, East Belt Cash Store. WANTED Known—Dresses made to | order in our well-known superior I style and finish for 10a 6d.—Ashburton I Drapery Company. 11178 WANTED— Everybody to examine the Goods and Prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. H~~ OLIDAY "iuits^-A Nice Kaiapoi Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 455, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's I 1 17 ANTED Known—Memo's Zea- VV landia Boot Store has Ladies' Kid Shoes at 6a 6d. n VIT ANTED Known—24o Pairs of W Sample Boots at cost price.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. —: __ —'^ WANTED Known—Girls' neat Kid Shoes 5s 6d at Mellor's Zea landia Boot Store. WANTED Known—so pairs Ladies and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas L Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only.—A ndre w Orr 10 136 fTTO LADIES-Spring Cleaning. Before X re-arranging your rooms pay us a * visit. Our Stock of Furnishing Drapery is very large, and Includes everything necessary for the beauty and comfort of a home.—Mitchbll and Turner. WANTED Known—W© are now giving Tickets for Presents to all cash purchases of Drapery, Millinery, &c—H. C. Segers, Melford House. J"~A^ .LAR^T^AMIr ARS.— Fletcher Bros, are jast landing a large ship ment of Jam Jars of all kinds. Mason Screw Top Jars in Quart and, Half-gallon Jars at very low prices; also Fruit Preserving Sugar of the very best quality, in 561b and 70_b Bags, at equally low rates.—Fletcher Bros, East Streei, Ashburton. Telephone 24



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WANTED Known—l am a Buyer of Bottles—pints, quarts. Whiskey, and Brandy ; also Old Iron, wrought and cast; Bones in large or small lots ; Zinc, I Brass, and Horse Hair.—Charles Brown, bottom of Havelock, Street, Ashburtoa. 11144 Ik / ANTED Known—Go to The Corner W for Newest Styles in Drapery and Millinery—W^J]olliw._^___ WANTED Known—No old fashioned Goods at Mellor's Zealandia Boot S tore. ■ WANTED Known—lf you are hard on Boots try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED Known—Mellor s Boots and Shoes stand like brass ; try a pair. OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, an<| Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorn s new shop, Baker's Buildings. WANTED Known—Repairing mide to look like new. Mell'r's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Men's Suits 17s 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9s lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid, Caps 6d.- Ihe Corner. W. H. Collier / . ENTLEMEN who wish to dress V"T comfortably, and with good taste and economy, should visit our Clothing and Outfitting Department,—Mitchell and Turner. •nnHE Very Latest.—Strawberries and JL Ice Cream 6d per plate at H- A. Flower's, the People's Confectioner. Iced Boston Cream and other drinks, WANTED Known—We are now showing ail kinds of Summer Drapery, Millinery, &c. Everything marked as low as possible.—H. 0. Seobrs, Melford House. WANTED— Every man to try Mellor's Bluchers, only 4s lid. WANTED— Ladies to see the latest styles in Boots and Shoes.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—For good value in Drapery, Millinery, &0., go to Melford House. Tickets tor presents given to all cash purchasers.—H. C. Segers, ( DRESSES ! Dresses ! Dresses ! Trim mings of all kinds. Millinery and Mantles, Jackets and Blouse*., New and Stylish Goods at moderate prices.— Mitchell anb Turner \ k /"ANTED Known—Mellor's Zea yV landia Boot Store is the cheapest Boot shop in Ashburton, JUST Arrived.—A large variety of use ful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a Job lot over one hundred assorted Baskets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold at and under ordinary cost price at Mas Alcoen's. M BIN'S Bluchers ss, a good Strong Nailed Shooter at 8s Mj a nice assortment of Ladies" and Children's Boots and Shoes from Is 9d a pair at |B. Alcorn's . . . WanteeTknown. -f. s Jeffries, leading Confectioner and Fruiterer, of East Street, next the Corner. Hot Res at any hour and Tea and Coffee also. N.B. Lady Attendant Fruit ef every description. Ladies Roop » sjwiilfcf, i*l6



Wanted. I WAHOO! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 \\f ANIED Known. — Wesleyan W Garden Party, Thursday, Decem ber 12. If you feel hot after each game yoH will he able to cool down with Ice Cream, or Strawberries and Cream as you like It.' 12 51 CHRISTMAS and New Tear Presents —Boya and Girls and other New Annuals. New Books for School Prizes er Presentations, School Coaimittees and others supplied at Lowest Prices. New Fancy GoodH, including Japanese, fancy China and glass ware. Toys of various kinds and at all prices. All goods at Lowest prices for Cash.—L. F. Andrewes and Co., Stationer's Hall G"~iRisTMAS ANEW YEArToaRD^, 1895 96. A New, Choice and Beauti ful Assortment of the latest designs. Packets of Cards at all prices to suit everybody. Booklets, Fancy Calendars, etc —L. F. Andrewhs & Co., Stationer's Hall 12 55 —____—■__ _____■_— ■?! public Notices.



—Important— TO AVOID disappointment, those wishing to secure Measure Goods for the Christmas Holidays, please call at the Factory on or before the ISth inst, when all orders enturusted to us will be Delivered Not Later that TUESDAY, 24th. HEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FAOTOEY. Trousers to Trousers to Trousers to Order Order Order 15s 17s 6d 20s Suits to Order Suits to Order 49s 6d 55s HALLEN3TEIN BROS , ALEX. HENDRY, Manager.



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