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IMLnrder and (Suicide

Melbourne, November 19

Mr Short, manager of the branch of the Commercial Bank at Sale, blew his brains out this morning, having previously shot his wife and cut the throats of his two children, Tne wife is still living, but is in a precarious state,

Short did not display any unusual state of mind prior to the tragedy. The members of the family were de voted to each other. The wife was evidently asleep when she was shot. Two bullets passed clean through her head. The murderer then went into the room where the two children, girls aged four and two years, were having breakfast, and attacked them "with a kife, almost severing their heads from their bodies. Short is a member of a well-known journalistic family in Vic toria. One of his brothers is in a responsible position in the London office of the Melbourne Argus. I

The following letter was found in deceased's pocket:—" I have^killed my noble wife and innocent children to save them from the effects of my ruin. I intended blowing my own brains out, but I cannot leave them alone to face punishment for which I am wholly liable. God help my unfortunate re-1 iations,' November 20.

A peculiar feature of the tragedy is that Mrs Short arranged -with her sister to visit her on Monday, but on Saturday her sister received a telegram from her asking her to postpone it till Tuesday. On Monday she got a Dote saying she would be glad to see her that day, and shortly after another telegram asking her again to postpone, and yesterday morning she received a letter, dated Monday, from Mrs Short saying that on no account must the sister pay a visit, as a terrible blow was about to fall which would be in tensified if she were left a stranger in Sale alone. The telegrams and note were signed by Mrs Short, but it is now apparent the former were sent by Short, and that he meditated the tragedy for several days. So far as is known by the bank authorities, Short's accounts are all right.

The Edgar's Launch.

London, November 19

Particulars of the lots of the Edgar's launch show it was returning from Roze Island, when a heavy sea cap sized it a mile from the ship. Twenty three were saved.

A Vote of Confidence.

Paris, November 19

The Chamber of Deputies, after a lively debate on the arrest of Arton, passed a vote of confidence in Govern ment by a large majority.

The Detender Yacht.

New York, November 19

■The New York Yacht Club will enquire into Lord Dunraven's charges of foul play against the Defender. His Lordship proceeds to America for the purpose.

The Drought in Australia

Melbourne, November 20

In the .Legislative Council Mr Mel ville referred to the drought, and asked Government, if they would consider the expediency of suspending the duties on Imported cereals, with a view to miti gating the hardships of the people, and saving herds from destruction during the winter. The Minister for defence, in reply, said Government did not con sider the position so bad as to justify the course proposed.

The Conspiracy Case.

Sydney, November 20

The girl Wright has made a further confession, completely exonerating her ancle now. She says she put poison in the flour and burned her night dress with acid herself. Glass has been dis charged. The girl has broken down.

The Sydney Tragedy.

Sydney, November 19

At tbe inquest on the Dacres the evidence showed that prior to their engagement at the Theatre Koyal, Dacresaid to a witness, 'Don't let there be any fuss when the cod comes. We have talked it over together, and when we can struggle no longer we will lie down side by side, and a bullet will ■end all' A verdict was returned that the wife was wilfully murdered by_ her husband, who then committed suicide. Sydney, November 20

The funeral of the Dacres was largely attended. Farther letters have been discovered fully proving the deed was a premeditated arrangement between them.

A RECKLESS CAPTAIN

Sydney, November 19 A light bridge thrown across the river, nearßourke, impeded traffic^ on the river and prevented a river steamer passing. The captain of the steamer requested the contractors to remove the obstruction, but the latter stated that the bridge had been handed over to the Government, and declined to interfere in the matter. The captain thereupon attached a tow line to one of tbe supports of the bridge, and un ceremoniously hauled the whole struc ture down, and when the debris had been washed away quietly proceeded on his journey.

EXTRAORDINARY PHENO MENON.

Adelaide, November 19

A rai« instance of the phenomenon known to auedical men as "Leuco dermy"isat present under notice at the hospital. Tfce.«kin of a native of the Mauritius Islands haa changed by natural process from the deepest brown to a colour lighter than that of a European. So far only one oiher authentic case is known to the profes sion. The process has occupied five years, the first appearance of the change being a smali white spot on the man's forehead.

The Bank of New Zealand

WKLLixu'roN. November 18

Mr H. Macke»;ait, the General Manager or the Colonial Bank, beoometi General Manager of the Bank of New Zealand. Mr C. G- Andrews, who has been acting General Manager, retires from tho Bank of New Zealaud altogether. Eighty-four officers of the Colonial Bank go over to the Bank of New Zealand and others will follow. None of the Bank of New Zealand officials will be affected.

I The Post gives the following list of changes affecting the various managers and agents of the Colonial Bank, and the positions to which they will be transferred in the Bank of New Zealand:—Mr Denniston, Auckland, to be assistant manager; Mr Reid, Wellington, to be assistant manager ; 'Mr Burns, Christchurch, to be assistant manager; Mr Ewing, Dunedin, to be assistant manager ; Mr Nixon, Wanganui, to be manager ; Mr Fenwick, Napier, to be manager; Mr Fraser, Kew Plymouth, to be accountant; Mr Howard, Blenheim, to be accountant; Mr Winton, Nelson, to be assistant manager; Mr Clarke, Westport, ; to be accountaut; Mr Robinson to be accountant; Mr Gudgeon, Queeostown, to be agent; Mr Cargill. Balolutha, to be accountant; Mr Morris, Lawrence, to be 1 agent; Mr Bramble, Gore, to be accountant; Mr Shallcraas, Wyndham, to be accountant The appointments are all at the places where these officers are now managers or agents. Mr Ferguson, agent at Reefton, will be made agent at Palmeraton South, the managers or agents of the Bank of New Zealand at Napier, Wanganui, Palmerston South, Queenstown, and Lawrence will be transferred to other branches. The staffs of the Colonial Bank at the Bluff, Cromwell, Ophir, St Bathans, East Dunedin, and Kurow will be taken over as a whole, the Bank of New Zealand not having been previously represented at these places, Six jSnior members of the Wellington staff of the Colonial Bank go over to the Bank of New Zealand at once, and it is expected that some of the seniors will follow in a few days, t*nd others later. Other changes will probably be arranged for on the arrival of Mr Mackenzie from Dunedin on Sunday.

European and Other Foreign Items.

London, November 19

Dr Wilberforse, Biahop of New castle, has been appointed Bishop of Chichester.

Bayley has been sentenced to three and a-half years' imprisonment for complicity in the St PaDcras station silver robbery. The police have found six more ingots buried in a garden at Dalston. Only three ingots are now missing.

Romb, November 19

The ship Solferino, bound to the Argentine Republic with a large number of Italian emigrants on board, ran ashore at Ceuta. Twenty lives were lost.

New York, November 13

An electric car, while crossing a drawbridge in Cleveland, Ohio, struck the closed gates and was precipitated into the river, a distance of one hun dred feet. Twenty of the passengers were drowned.

Australian Politics.

KEW SOUTH WAIBB

Sydney, November 19

The Legislative Council has insisted on its amendments in the Land and Income Tax Bill, and has appointed a Committee to draw up reasons. November 20

In the Assembly a Bill to amal gamate the two branches of the legal profession with a view to reducing law costs, and bringing it into line with the other colonies, has passed through Committee

The Legislative Council is still in Committee on a message from the Lower House, embodying reasons for dissent from the amendments in the Land and Income Tax Bill. The Premier is hopeful of arranging a Conference this afternoon, and is very sanguine of an amicable arrangement being come to, and the whole matter settled before the end of the week.

Affairs in Turkey.

CbKSTANTIKOKiE, November 18

The Armenians state that 100,000 of their countrymen are dying of starvation and exposure and they have asked to be permitted to present a petition to the Queen of England praying for help and protection, Aden, November 18.

A force of 40,000 Arabs, armed with Martini-Henri rifles, inflicted three defeats on the Turks in the Yemen district, Arabia, and they ara now besieging Sana, the capital. November 19.

Tbe Sultan has ordered the mobili sation of 500,000 troops. He his furious at his Ministers protesting there are bo funds to carry out the military arrangements, and is trying to borrow a million sterling.

A number of seditious placards, which had been posted on the mosques in the city, were afterwards placed on the Sultan's table in the palace. Germany is sending an ironclad to the Levant.

The Bishop of Aleppo was discovered to be urging the Bishop of Orfah to send arms to Zeitoun, where the bar barity of the rebels is said to equal fehat of the Turkish soldiers.

ME ABHfcURTON GUABDIA*I f WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 1895.



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RAKAIA ; ANNUAL- ■ irOBTS AND RACES. ' (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club, | and Canterbury Metropolitan Trotting | Association). TO BE HELD IN THE DOMAIN OX : BOXING DAY, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 26, 1895. Patron—J. C. Wason. President—D. G. Holmes Vice-Presidents —T. E. Upton, J. McLachlan, M.H.R., H. J. Harrison, A. £. Mcllraith, J. Lambie, W. B Dixon, E. Coster, C. A. 0. Hardy, L White, E. Kichards, A. Boulnois. Judge —W. M. Lyttleton. Starter (Horse Races)—T. E. Upton. Clerk of the Course—H. Primmer. Clerk of the Scales —D. Bruce, Judges (Athletics) —A. Boulnoia, P. A. McDonald. Starter (Athletics)—H. J. Harrison. Stewards— X W. Osborne, W. Hood, P. A. McDonald, C. A. C. Hardy, A. J, Magson. Handicappers—The Stewards. Treasurer —L. Oxley. Secretary—P. A. Keddell. HORSERACES. (First Race to start punctually at 12 o'clock) I—Maiden Flat Race, of lOsovs; second horse to receive lsov from the stake. About 1 mile. Entrance, 10a. To start at 12 noon 2—Maiden Saddle Trot (Handicap), of 7sovs. About 1^ mile. Horses break ing must pull immediately and go, and trot to the satisfaction of the Stewards, or be disqualified. Second horse to receive Isov from the t stake. Nomination, 5s ; acceptance, 2s. To start at 12 45 pm 3—Ladies' Purse, of lOsovs, second horse to receive lsov from the stake. En trance, 10s. To be entered by ladies. To s'art at 2 pm. About 1| mile 4—Handicap Saddle '1 rot. of lOsovs ; second horse to receive lsov from the stake. About 2J miles. Horses break ing must pull immediately and go, and trot to the satisfaction of the Stewards or be disqualified. Nomination, 7s 6d acceptance, 2s 6d. To start at 2.45 pm s—Farmers' Plate, of lOsovs; second horse to receive lsov from the stake. I About 1J mile. Entrance, 10s. To start at 3.30 pm 6—Selling- Race, o£ lOsov. About 1 mile, Entrance, 10s. The winner to be aold by auction immediately after the raae, anything over £10 to go to the Sports Fund. To start at 4.15 pm 7— Hurry Scukry, a sweepstake of 15s each, with lsov added. Once round the course. Catch weights. No winner of any of the above events allowed to start. Post cntiies. To start at spm HULEB. I—The1 —The meeting will be held under the rules of racing ; 2-—All events to be confined to the South Rakaia and Mount Hutt Road Dis tricts, six miles north of the Rakaia river, ten miles west, and five miles east of the railway line 3—Weights for all races except otherwise specified—lOst for three-year-olds, and list 7lb for 5, 6, and aged 4—No horse that has won more than £10 in one event will be allowed to compete in any race s—The5 —The races are open to any horse com monly resident in the the prescribed dis trict, from the Ist of October, 1895, and owned by a person who has resided in the district during the same period B—Nominations for the Saddle Trots, Nos 2 and 4, with fees of 5s and 7s 6d each, age, descrip ion, and performance of the horses, must be deposited in writing with the Secretary, at Rakaia, not later than 8 pm on SATURDAY, December 7, 1895. Acceptances and General Entries, in writ ing, together with fees, by 8 pm on SATUR- DiV, December 14. In all cases the names, fees, colours, and ages of horses, and colours of riders must accompany nomina tions 7 —All protests must be given in writing to the Secretary within thirty minutes after the rale has been run, together with the sum of £1, which shall be forfeited if in the opinion of the Stewards the pro test is frivolous B—The8 —The winner of any flat race, competing in other events, will be required to carry a penalty of 71bs 9—Stakes will be paid over seven days after the meeting, and all stakes not claimed within 14 days of the date of the meeting will be forfeited and go to the funds 10—No entry will be received unles the above conditions are complied with, and on the condition that all disputes, claims, and objections arising out of the racing shall be decided by the Stewards, or whom they may appoint. Their decision on all points to be final. The Stewards reserve the, right to hold over the stake until satisfied that the qualification of entry is correct, and the onus of proof shall lie with the owner 11 —All races will be started punctually at the advertised hour ATHLETIcTsPORTS. (To Commence at 11 a.m.) I—Men's Race, lOOyda Handicap. First prize £1, second prize 10s g_s}oys' Race, 200 yds (under 16 yeara). Entrance free First prize 10s; second prize ss, third priv;e 2s Qd 3.—Men's 440 yds Race Handicap. First prize £1, second prize 10s 4—Girls' Race, 100 yds Handicap (under 16 years). Entrance free. First prize 10s, second prize ss, third 2s 6d s—Boys: Race, 90yds Handicap (under 12 years). Entrance free. First prize 7s 6d, second 2s 6d, third Is 6—-Girla' Race, 60yds Handicap (under 12 years). Entrance free. First prize 7s 6d, second 2s iid, third Is 7—Boys' Race, 90yds handicap (under 12 years). Entrance free. First prize 7s 6d, second 2s 6d, third Is B—Girls' Race, 60yds Handicap (under 12 years). Entrance free. First prize 7s 6d, sscond 2s 6d, third Is 0~Hi«;h Jump. First prize 10a. En trace Is 10 -Consolation Racp, 100 yds. First prize 10s. Entrance la Amateur Events, Open to any Amateur in New Zealand. 11—120 yds Hurdles Handicap, 10 flights, 3ft 6in high, birsfc prize, trophy, value £1 Is; second, trophy, value 10s 6d 12—100 yds Handicap. First prize, trophy value £1 Is; second, trophy, value 10s6d "' 13-200 yds Handicap. First priae, trophy, value £1 Is; second, trophy s value 10s 6d 14_440yds Handicap. First prize, trophy, value £1 Is; second, trophy, value 10s 6d RULES. * I—Entrance fees for all events not other wise specified, 2s fid _ 2— All events confined to same district as Horse Races, except Amateur events 3_No second prize will be given unless three or more compete 4_The Stewards reserve the right to alter the order of events All Amateur events to be run under N.Z.A.A.A. Rules, and entries must be written on * Special Forms,' to be had from the Secretary, otherwise they will not be recognised NOMINATIONS for Men's lOOyda, High Jump, and all Amateur events must be lodged with the Secretary not later than Bpm on SATURDAY, December 14. All other events post entry Winners of events 5 and tf will not be allowed to compete in events 7 and 8 Admission to ground-—ls for each adult, children half-price, and Is for each horse, competing or otherwise THE BURN HAM BAND will play during the day. Refreshments and other amusements on the ground. No games at chance allowed. . A'BALL will bpheld in the evening at the Rakaia Town Hall—Dancing at 9 p.m. Admission, gentlemen, 2s ,6d; ladies, Is. Children not fitted. akeddelLj lj JQ Secretary,



T. Bullock. | ! AUCili/JSEEII'.i NOTICE. | PROPERTY at Alford Furest. being « liis. 27677 and part of 21413 and I another, in the occupation of Mis Carr,' advertised f<T bale by auction on SATUR DAY, 23rd inst., by order of the mortgagee, is WITHDRAWN for the present. T. BULLOCK, 11 113 Auctioneer D. Thomas. ARCADE. FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 29, 1895 SPECIAL HORSE FAIR. I AM Requested by a number of Clients to hold a Horse Eair at the above date and fixture, farmers I and others requiring an early number should take the opportunity of secur ,' ing a good number. Conditions same i as last (Special Sale. DAVID THOMAS, 11 4 Auctioneer „ " aITo~aI3E. . saturday, november 23. | HAVE received instructions from the ■*- Public Trustee to Sell by Public Auction at the above date and fixture, viz, — I Grey Mare and Foal, 1 Chestnut Oolt, unbroken ; 1 Stallion, Prince Imperial; 1 Black Mare, 1 Bay Mare, 1 Uhestnut Gelding, broken to harness ; 1 House Cart, 1 Four wheel Express, 1 -Light Spring Garb, 1 Dog Cart. Als > on account of same client, a quantity of Furniture and Sundries. All those wishing to dispuse of any Furnitute, &o.» can do so at this sale. Sale 11 30 a.m. dTvID THOMAS, II 95 Auctioneer. "oHßisTCHum^TwooiT bALES. I BEG to Triform my Personal Friends and Clients that owing to the action taken by the Wool Buyers Association, NO WOOL SALE CAN BE HELD IN ASHBURTON THIS SE&.BON. Whilst deeply regretting this serious blow to the welfare of our district, I have not neglected my Clients' Interests, and have made satisfactory arrangements with Messbs H. Matson & Co , Adding ton, to Warehouse My Wool and Display it to the best advantage. Clients are requested to consign as follows — SEED COMPANY, account D.THOMAS ALDINGTON. ALL WOOL so consigned will have MY PERSONAL SUPERVISION and will be Sold by Myself. Send advices promptly to me, care H. Matßon and Co., Christchurch D. THOMAS, ASHBURTON. N.B.—The Seed Company's Store is New and is without doubt the Best Wool Store in New Zealand, and should be seen to be properly appreciated. 11 59 J. T. Ford and Co. MESSRS J. T. FORD & CO. have received instructions from the Proprietor TO SELL BY PRIVATE TREATY, THE CHARLTON FARM, COMPRISING ,^Q^ ACRES OF FIRST-CLASS OU/ AGRICULTURAL LAND, Situated wifchin twenty chains of the Somerton Railway Station, and about four miles from South Rakaia Town- j ship. Ring fenced and divided into convenient sized paddocks, with live fences ; all in good order. Abundantly watered by never-failing streams, and having I a frontage on good metalled roads. PRESENT CONDITION: A (\<y ACRES IN WHEAT fIQO ACRES IN MIXED GRASSES ALL OP LUXURIANT GROWTH The land ia entirely free from Couch Graa& or other noxious weeds, the Wheat is growing on old grass land after thorough cultivation. For situation and quality of soil it cannot be surpassed. For full particulars as to pricre and terms of payment apply to J. T. FORD & CO., or G. G, STEAD, Christchurch, or to H. ZANDER, 11 94 Aahbnrton ft vi l_j ' — PUBLIC NOTICES COMPTOTS TESTIMONIAL. fTIHE Time for h&nding in Subscription JL Lists has been extended for a few days. Gentlpmen having lists are re quested to have them filled up as quickly as possible and returned to CHARLES BRA.DDELL, Hon. Secretary. November 20, 1895. 11 114 IST. STEPHEN'S SCHOOLROOM. : THURSDAVNovember 21, ab 8 o'clock. LECTURE AND SOCIAL. A LECTURE by His Lordship the Bishop of Christohurch will be given as above. Subject- 4'A Trip to the West Coast." Selections by the Orchestral Society. Admission ... Is 31 116 SPECIALIST, WILL Lecture again TO-MORROW NIGHT in the Orange Hall on " Health, Phrenology, and Physiognomy. 1' Admission—Adults Is, Children 6d Lecture commences at 8 p.m. 11118 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP THE Partnership hitherto existing between R, B. RESfELL and F. J. DOWDING has been Dissolved as from the 16fch inst., by mutual consent. The Business will be carried on by R. B. Restell at the premises, Burnett Street. R. B. RESTELL, II 117 FRED J. DOWDING. WANTED Known —Spectacles, Eye Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and everything in 'the optical line at S. fekMiS's, Optician^



Business Notices. » ; PAPERHANGINGS" OUR LATEST SHIPMENT of 1895-96 W&LL PAPERS have just cometo hand, and for Quality, Design, aad Oheapness s have never been approached in Ashburfcon. A Splendid Assortment to choose from, there being upwards of 227 different patterns. The Papers are direct from the famous manufactory of Messrs Oarlyle & Olegg, London J. WILBOA, PAINTER, PAPERHANGER, AND SIGN-WRITER 10 177 Corner of Arcade, Ashburton.



T. Bullock I\O Ll_T—Dwelling of seven rooms, ■*• centrally situated in Tancred street. 'f. BULLOCK. a 0 LET—DweiJing in Moore street, at I a low rental. Possession can be given on 25th mat. T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE—T.S.s 905 and 906, each containing I acre, situated at the corner of Grey and East Streets north. T. BULLOCK TINWALD. FOR SALE-"FOUR SECTIONS, One Acre All in one block. T. BOLLOOK FOR SALE. /CAPITAL Building Site, good land, \J well situated, being T.S.'a 875 and 876, Grey Street. Low price will be accepted. Easy terms of payment. Apply to T. BULLOCK. _____ _ mO LET,—Cottage near the Hotel, i lately occupied by Mr A. Sb. Quintin. Apply T. BULLOCK - ______ AN OFFICE in the Arcade ' T. BULLOCK Henry Zander. HBJNBY ZANDER^ " Wo<_*l Season, 1895-96. IT now being an established fact that owing to the combined action of the Wool Buyers' Association, S NO PUBLIC WOOL SA.LE CAN BE HELD IN ASBBURTON THIS SEASON, I have made arrangements with the Ashburton Woollen Factory and some Southern Wool Buyers to inspect my ' Wool here and purchase same at satis-' factory prices, thus saving Farmers the extraordinary high freight to Christ church My C'ients are requested to deliver their Wool as aoon as possible at MY WEST STREET STORE, (lately occupied by Miles & Co.) I AM PREPARED TO MAKE LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES AT ONCE, FREE of Commission, on all Clips promised to be consigned to me for Sale during the season ; or, failing to sell here, will be prepared, WITHOUT ANY CHARGE WHATEVER, to deliver it FREE ON TRUCKS at Ashburton, should Farmers afterwards wish it sold at Christchurch for second Wool Sale or shipped direct to London. HENRY ZANDER, Ashburton LADIES. ■yOUR ATTENTION is DIRECTED TO THE f ' STOCK OF BELT B UCKLES o . o AT S. SaleJc's, WATCHMAKER jAND JEWELLER, East Street. Engraved Buckles ...3s 6d to 8a 6d Antique Clasps ...3s Od &_a 6d Belt and Buckle^Oomplete ss. These aue the Very Latest Styles. DON'T RUN SHORT of Winter Feed. Carson and Co. are selling the Best of Mangel, Carrot, and Turnip Seeds at Low Prices. IE YOU WANT First-class Dairy Produce go to Carson and Go's. They are large buyers and can offer the best assortment. IF YOU WANT the best value in Tea try Carson and Co. They have just got in a fresh stock of Indian, China, and Ceylon, at the REDUCED DUTY, and will give their Customers the benefit. IF YOU LIKE nice Scones try the ' Snow Baking Powder' (registered); manufactured by Carson and Co. It is the purest and best, and is packed in handy Glass Jars. IF YOU REQUIRE Vegetable or Flower Seeds, either Nimmo and Blair's or Arthur Yates, go. to Carson and Co. They keep the Best Selection in town* IF YOU WANT Garden or Farm Tools of any description, Dairy Requisites, American Churns, Floating Dairy Ther mometers, Barrel Churns, Milk Pans, Scales and Weight?, Spades, Digging Forks, Hoes, Rakes, Garden Lines, Plough Rein, Seaming Twine, Sheep Shears, Turkey Stones, Boiled and Raw- Oil, Lamp Black, Blue and Red Raddle, Tutpentine. Wire Nails, Fencing Staples, Wire Netting from f to 2-inch mesh, call ab Cakson and Co.'s where you will get verything up to date both In price and quality. CaRSOST AMD CO., I (grocers $n4 Ironmongers, IMPORTERS OF GLASS, CHINA, AND EARTHENWARE, XAMCRKO »Xli_iKl,



LONGBEAOH ROAD BOARD. LpGGS and Heads of Small Birds will tjj be received by members of the Board on MONDAYS and FRIDAYS. One nest to four eggs, 2s 6d per 100 11 92 NOTICE la hereby given in pursuance of the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Tinwald Domain will be set apart for St Andrew's Church Garden Party, on THURSDAY, Decem ber 5, on which day charged will be made for admission thereto on the following scale '.— For each Adnlt ... ... Sixpence Children ... ... Threepence For each Horse ... ... Sixpence EDWARD GATES, Chairman Tinwald Domain Board. November 13, 1895. I 1 65 OT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH MEETINGS. WEDNESDAY—FinaI Meeting of all Confirmation Candidates in the Church, at 7 30 p.m. THUKSDAY—PARISH SOCIAL in Schoolroom, at 8 p.m. LECTURE by the Bishop of Cbristchtoch, on his recent trip to the West, Coast, FKIDAY-Confirmation in Springbnrn Hall, a 7 p.m Meeting of Church mera hera afterwards. Short service 7«30 p.m. Choir practice 8 p.m. SATURDAY—•• M.C.L" in the School room, at 3 p.m. SUNDAY SERVICES. 8.30 Holy Communion— Those con firmed last year specially invited to attend this service. 11 a.m. Confirmation — Bishop of Chrfstchurch 3 p.m. Confirmation at Seafiald—Bishop of Christchurch. 6-30 p.m. Evening Prayer—Preacher, Bishop of Christchurch. 11 96 mHE GRAND JAPANESE amt inraow, CONSISTING OF OVER £60 WORTH OF PRIZES, WILL JBE KEPT OPEN TILL DECEMBER 20, To allow the balance of tickets to b<3 Sold. Henry Zander. r HAVE ON HAND MY SEASON'S ■V SUPPLY OF Finest Turnip Seeds, Including Imperial Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber deen, Mammoth, Swede, Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard Mangold & Carrot Heed. Special Kinds, Machine Cleaned RAPE SEED~IuPE SEED. All of the Purest Quality FERTILIZERS~IN STOCK Anglo Continental Guano MANURES SHEEP~SHEA£S, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands, Also the COMBINATION T U * S SHEFFIELD TURKEY & WASHITA OIL STONES BHEEP BRANDING OILS, Blue, Red, and Black, In one and five-gallon drums GROUND AND LUMP RADDLE. BOILE D AND RAW LINSEED OIL. WOOLSACKS, Wool Packs full size and full weight Garden Tools in Great Variety i GROCERIES, At Lowest Advertised Prices for Cash WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT of Best Brands, in Stock BICYCLESrBICYCLES, Direct from the make**, and to he sold at English Prices I have Always for Sale-r- CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICK WHEAT. I Henry Zander j GENERAL MERCHANT i AND 1 DIRECT IMPORTER. AGENT FOR— San Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society J T »to<3 and Oo



Fdedlaudor Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. W'OOi. SEASON—IB9S-1896. WE ARE PREP ABED TO M4KE LIBERAL GASH ADVANCES AT LOWEST CURRENT RATES, AND FREK OF CQMMIB SION, on ALL WOOL placed in our hands for Sale, either locally or for shipment to the Home market. * OUR .FIRST SALE WILL TAKE PLACE AT CfIKISTCEURC^fc ON FEIDAY, NOVEMBER 22 INST. CLIENTS will kindly consign to MESSRS WOOD BROS, private Siding, Addington, or, if more convenient, deliver their Wool either »| our Aehburton or Tinwald Stores, where it will receive the most careful attention No charge will be made for transferring Clips from our Stores l& Oh ristchurcb, except railage. Wool intended for the FIRST SALE should reach ALDINGTON not later than TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 19. Friedlander Bros,, Limited. 10118 ■-■ ■ ' ' WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? DURING OCTOBER, 1895, we took more orders for Salts, &0., thanerfer we had before for any month since the EstaMlahment of oar Business (1888) This fact speaks for itself, and shows that the public appreciate oar REDUCED PRICKS, and that they can rely on bur reputation fat ENTIRE SATISFACTION AN APOLOGY We wish to apologise to those friends whose orders we were compelled to refuse owing to the rush before the show COME EABLY CUSTOMERS requiring Softs, Ac, for the Ghrietmaa Holidays are kindly asked to leave their orders as early as possible to avoid the Inevitable rush and disappointment CRAl(mFiir&~ KERRY M 4¥, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASH BURTON THE Christchurcli Meat Company, Ltd* HAVING LARGELY INCREASED the Freezing capacity, and Slaughtering and Storage Accommodation of the Works at ISLINGTON, Are in a position Meet All* the Requirements of the District during the Coming Season, and are prepared to FJ&EEZE FOR FARMERS Or Purchase Sheep and Lamba on the ground at HIGHEST MA.RKET VALUES. 11 105 £50 Reward. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Shoes at MELLOWS ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton, 2000 pound stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. NOTE- Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Men's Strong Shooters 9s lid Maids' Best Kid Shoes 5s 6d Ladies' Best Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6s 6d Ladies' Neat Walking Shoes 6s 6d 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. Country Customers should Try a Pair of My Patent Dependable School Boots It will pay you to call and see for yourself, No one asked to buy. The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. J. M ~E~L LO B, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE^ Wall Papers, Wall Papers. O TONS OF WHITE LEAD 100 DRUB*S LINS~3D OIL ex Aotea ex Matatua 15 Bales Paperimngmgs, - Tb.B Most Fashionable Designs and Best value ever offered In this District Call Early. We have the Cheapest and Best LAWN MOWERS in tke market We have an exceedingly Good, and Choice Selection of Electroplate Ware, Every Article Genuine. INSPECTION INVITED W. H. COLLINS & CO PAINTERS, IRONMONGERS AND MERCHANTS FRIEDLANDER BROTHERS, LTD. WE HAVE FOR SALEa Stock of New Season's SEEDS from the old established and well-known growers, SUTTON & SONS, READING, ENGLAND,^ at Lowes!; Current Rates, viz:— —MANGELS— Long Red and Yellow Globe. —TURNIPS— Purple Top Mammoth, White Stone, Purple Top Yellow Aberdeen, Devon Grey Stone, Green Top Yellow Aberdeen, Imperial Green Globe, Green Top Yellow Swede, Etc. ~ CAB ROTS — Intermediate Red and Yellow Giant White Belgian. — RAPE — No 1 Broad Leaf Essex. Also— —GLOVERS— Colonial Red, White, Cowgrass, Timothy and Akike. — GRASS SEEDS— Machine Dre3sed Rye-grass and Cocksfoot. MANURES For all kinds of Crop* always on hand, from Islington, Productive Manure Syndicate, ard all other makers. ALSO— Superphosphate and Bonedust*  «<»» We are now Booking Orders for WOOLPAOKS, Seaming Twine, and Branding Material for the coming season. Also Binder Twine at exceptionally low prices. '- i !«ii:dmm>kr iiiioii, Limited.