CRICKET.

OTAGO t. NEW SOUTH WALKS.

Dukkdin, December 2) The cricket match New Soutk Wales v. Otago was commenced on the C&risbrook Ground, which was in fine ordtr, dry and fast. The weather w»8 all that ooald be desired, save that a north-easter occasionally troubled the bowleru. The attendance wa.B nover more than a thousand. Scores :— OTAGO, First Innings A . Clarke, b Noonan . 2 J. Baker, b Callaway 10 A. G, Rains, b Callaway 0 H. Boddington, Ibw, b Callaway ... 13 C Ruttray (captain), b Nooaan ... 2 A. H. Fisher, b Noonan ... 0 W. Johnston, b Noonan , 23 A. Downea, b Caliaway ..- 31 J. Black, o (Jillaway b Hume .. ... 2 J Hope, nob otifc „ 15 F. Wills, b Noonan .. 0 Byes „„ ... ... .„ 3 Leg-byes ... ~. .... ... 5 Tot*! .. 106 any south walks First Innings L. T. Oobcroft (captain), b Fisher ... 5 D. Pryor, c Fisher b Downea 5 8. R. Walford, b Fisher .. 2 L. Poidevin, bFisher .. 0 F. Wade, c Johnston b Dawiws ... 6 S. T. Callswsy, b Fisher ... ... 1 F. Ridge, b Fister <> F. Burton, not mt 27 At Faroes, b Fisher 0 D. Noonan, b D»wnes 88 F. Hume, o Bodflington b Wells ... 1 , Byes .... 7 ! Leg-byes ... .~ ... ... 3 . No ball 1 Total 9« 1

A Severe Sentence

Weuimgtoh, December 21 Al the Supreme Court this mornintj the Crown Pcweeutor entered & mile prosequi in two other indictments againut John Henry Brown for performing an illegal operation, and also in the other charges against tio prisoner Brown, In answer to the usual question Brown com plained that the third indictment had been brought against him at the eleventh hour, and evidence in the two previous charges had been used by the Crown to secure » convention against him on the third indictment. This he urged was HothißJ! less than an outrage upon justice. Ho said be felt he had been persecuted, as His Honor had placed every obstacle in the way of his defence, which Mr Jellicoe had aeverthelesa conducted In an able manner. Chief Justice Prender gasb sentenced th« prisoner to eighteen years' penal servitude. Hia Honor said he had no doubt prisoner had been carry fog on this business for seme time. Brown had sent away his partner, a drunken sot, io ordar that he might npt be able to give evidence against him. Bat still ke did not refrain from attempting to cast the onus of the crime on Ms partner. Ev«n a burglar and thief would not have taken such a course. Hia Honor was satis fied accused himself was responsible for the deed, and his defence showed he was not worthy of any consideration from the court. Hia Honor said that in his opinion, the y<>aßg woman concerned in the casfl in coming forward and giving evidence aa they had done, had performed a public duty, and thelraction would go far towards redeeming their characters. Mrs Annie Brown, who was also convic ted on a charge of committing an illegal operation, will ba brought before the CJoart this afternoon, and sentence will be formally postponed uitil the points raised by counsel for the defence as to His Honor's direction to the jury hare been argaed and decided by the Appeal Court.

The Drowning Case in the Domain.

STUB FUSTBHAIi

The funeral of the little boy Frederick Roberts, who was drowned in the swim ming bath on Wednesday, took place yesterday afternoon, and a large number of the friends of his patents followed the hearse from the hospital, where the body had been lying since the inquest, Opposite the English Church the procession was joined by deceased's late schoolfellows, and playmates of the Hampsfce-id school, amongst whom he had been a great favorite* and who brought, as mementos of their sorrow and affection, a magnifioant cross of GhrintniAS lilies, and numerous beautiful wreaths of the same flowers, Intermixed other white blooma. The coffin, covered with beautiful wreaths, was borne from the hearae, which was einiil&rly covered, to the mortuary chapel and grave by Messrs Douglas Wright and Eenest Roberts, cousins of deceased, and Messrs Brock and Frfzall, the senior masters of his school. The service was conducted by the Rev T. A. Hamilton, who at the conclusion, taking as his text, fe&e words '' He cometh up and Is cut down like a flower," delivered a touching and impressive address, in feeling accord with tfee special sadness of the occasion, 4be eimjßla earnestness of hiß discourse belnj* well adapted to to the youthful portion of tils hearers, who formed a large section of the mournful assemblage.

ROAD BOARD.

Xosigrliearh

The monthly mefptoft f f *c Longbeach Road Board was held on Saturday. Present—Messrs John Grt^Jchairman), J. Bishop, James Croy, B- &°™W and A- Wikon.

COBRESPCN BENCH. BVom Rhodes' trustees re continuation ai Windermere Road—The date of the confer ence was postponed for the present. Prom Mr H, Muir, asking for right to cut cocksfoot on the roads within the dis trict —The permission was granted. From the TinwaldTown Board asking the board to assist in having the large quantity of storm water sent down the L»gmhor Bond oonfioed to its proper course, or diverted into the river above the Tinwald diitrict—lt was resolved that the deputation from both local bodies interested wait on the County Council, and urge that body to take thef necessary steps to remedy this serious evil.

Messrs Bell and Oroy waited on the Board for the purpose of protesting against the clearing out of the Wheatstone drain. Mr Bell aaid if further provision for cairy sog off the water was made in the river bed, he would not object to the water going through his land.-The Board decided to take time to consider the matter and the deputation withdrew. TENDERS. The following tenders were accepted :— Suburban Road, F. W. Bishop; Griffith's Koad, D. Ryan. The cleaning of Wheat stone drain was deferred. WORKS. Mr Crossan waited on the Board in refer ence to having ford made on Shepherd's Read, and stank removed on Ashtonßoad.i It w»s decided not; to take any further action with reference to the stank and ford, and it was resolved that a swins? gate be placed and further provision be made for storm water by widening outlets on Shep herd's Road. Several minor works were authorised and after passing accounts amounting to £95 Os 6d the Board adjourned.

The Dean Case.

Sydney, December 19

Meagher and Dean were found guil of conspiracy. Green and Mrs Re nolda were acquitted. The sentene are deferred, pending the settlement sertwin legal porats,

THE ASHBUKTON GUARDIAN: SATtfiDAX, DECEMBER 21, 1898,



Mr D. Thomas> ~~a" Fo x iFe" "* SATURDAY, DECEMBEB 28 UNRESERVED SALE OF REAPERS AND BINDERS. MR DAVID THOMAS has receivec instructions to Sell by Public auction as above Ten Second-hand Reapers and Binders, cut a heavy crop lssfc year, and are all in good working order DAVID THOMAS, 12 145 Aactior.eer ■■« ' " ■ - ■ "■".".'-■■■l'if Amusements. A GRAND vogal k intbumental Concert Will be Given in the IiriSLEYAN CHURCH (Lfeenxed VV aa a Public Building). BARING SQUARE, in Aid of the Chnrch Fands ON Boxing* Nte&f, DECEMBER 26, 1895, Under the direction of Mr A; Cobkick, of Chrislcharch. The following ladies and gentleman of Christchurch will take part in Songs, TJuets, Quartets, and Instrumental items t MISS A. COBBIOE/a promising yoang Soprano ; MISS M. WATSON, the popu lar Scotch Vocalist; MR E. LOVELL, the favorite Tenor, and noiolst of Christ church Cathedral ; Key A MITCHELL, the leading Baritone of Chriafcchurch \ MRS A. CORRIOK, Contralto ; MB A. YOUNG, Baes; MISS CORRIOK, Pianiste. Admission, Is. To commence at 8 pm. Tickets can be obtained from Mr H. M. Jones. 12 lOf



QTRAYED from the Grange Farm, on *-* or about 9th insb., a Bay Gelding, three years old. Any person giving information to thß undersigned of its whereabouts will be rewarded. —T. Bullock, ______ U OIUTIUN7~~~ ANY PERSON trespassing through Mill paddocks or bathing at hatchea will be prosecuted. i 12 144 ROLLITT * CO' FUNERAL NOTICE. fjlHl Friends of Mr Murdoch Bnvm W. are respectfully informed that hio funeral will more from the residence ol Mr Charles Rbid, Cameron Street, Wait, on SUNDAY, 22n«i inst, *t 1 p.m. for the Ash burton Cemetery. BAKER BRCS., 12142 Undertaken.



APOLOGY. TO MR W. C. DAVIS, Confectioner Aahburton. Referring to my letter beaded " Legis lation required," which appeared in th« colums of the Ashburton Guabdian and Maii, of November 4 and 5, 1895,1 very much regrei having used the harsh terms contained therein, and am sorry that any reflections should have bean cast on yon. 1 now find that my remarks were totally uncalled for and unwarranted, and I hereby apologise to you for having used the same, and agree to pay any expenses you may have been pat to in connection with the matter. (Signed) J. L. PATTERSON. 12 138 EATON'S AKT UNION. THE DRAWING. .w.co.ue ,oo "S .2 *C .2 T .3 'B .S 1—2158 27—1774 53—2097 79— 367 2— 356 28- 557 54— 487 80- 21 ?— 33 29- 481 55-1215 81— 123 4- 702 30-1651 56-1310 82— 658 6- 875 31— 41 57—1647 83-1267 6— 126 32—1952 58- 137 84—1132 7— 564 33 1087 59— 164 85— 9 8— 515 34—1375 60-2067 86- 227 9-1864 35—1852 61— 218 87—1004 10-1856 36- 990 62-1486 88— 896 111— 27 37—1964 63— 520 89— 510 12- 223 38-1792 64—1748 90- 189 13— 222 39-2160 65-2096 91— 130 14_ 96 40—17)0 66-1197 92-1567 15-2002 41—1455 67— 326 93- 216 16—1614 42— 586 68— 36 94-1025 17—1224 43—2031 69-1241 95- 952 18— 175 44- 629 70—1219 96- 913 19—1307 45-1348 71- 858 97- 338 20- 625 46-1263 98-1275 21- 700 47—1999 73—1045 99- 327 22- 213 48—1372 74—1415 100—1760 23—1650 49— 274 75— 335 101—1865 24—1816 50— 229 76 - 176 102—2007 25-1892 51—453 77-1886 103-783 26—1855 52— 12 78- 861 We certify that we drew the tickets in the above art nnion, and the figures sat oat in the last column represents the numbers of the winning tickets. J. SEALY, Mayor. E. J. PAUL. Councillor, R. M. CUTHBERTSOW, Councillor. Ashburton, December 20, 1895. The above prizes can be had up till January 3, 1896, at IClston's Bazaar, Arcade. 12 137 LlO LIO LlO LlO LlO LlO LlO LIU LlO LJO LlO LIU LIO A MAGNIFICENT CHRIST- LIO LlO MAS BOX LlO LlO FREE! LlO LlO The "TRIAD" MUSICAL LIO LlO ALBUM. LlO LIO (Christmas Number), Ashburton LlO LlO Edition containing LlO LlO 10? WORTH OF MUSIC, LlO LlO as follows:— LlO LIO Q C H U MANN S' Traumerei, LlO LlO Cj Schumann's Slumber Song, LlO L 1 0« She Wore a Wreath of Roses,' LlO LlOGreig's • Klfentan/.,' Greig's Waltz LlO LlOin B minor, 'Simon tne Cellarer.'Llo LIO Mendelaaohn's ' Funeral March,' LlO LlO Mendelssohn's * Song Without LIO LIO Words, 1 (No 9), Field's sth LIO LIO Nocturne, • When Other Lips.' and LIO LIO and 3 beautiful German Liedor— LIO LIO 1 The Lorelei,' 'True Lovo,'andLlo LIO • Trinklied,' may be obtained LIO LIO FREE LIO LIO by anyone who upends LIO LIO 5/- FIVE SHILLINGS 5/- LIO LIO or more during the month, LIO LlOJwith any of the following firms— LIO LIO New Zealand Clothing Factory and LIO LIO Ashburton Drapery Co. for Boots LIO LIO and Clothing, L. K. Andrewes and LIO LIO Co. for Books etc, J. Meilor, Zea-LIO LlOlandia Boot Store. LIO LIO —- LIO LIO Make your Christmas purchases LIO LIO from one of these firms and ask for— LIO LIO 'The Triad Musical Album,' LIO LIO which wil! be given you LIO LJO FREE LIO LIO Anyone who receives an Album, LIO LIO also may enter for the LIO LIO 'TRIAD £10 COMPETITION.' LIO LIO Full particulars in album, LIO LIO Ask for the LIO LIO TRIAD, LIO LIO From H. A. GATES, LIO LIO Price, 3d per month. LIO LIO LIO LIO DlO LIO LIU LIU LIO LIO LIO FlO LIO 11 135



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. Train Alterations December 26 for Ash* burton Sports and Ohristchurch Bicycle Races. THE Evening train from Chrtstchqrch to Ashburton will run 30 minutes LATEX than timetable time. The train from Rakah to Methven will run after the arrival of the Evening Train, instead of the J.l am from Christchurch. The Evening Train from Ashburton to Tiraaru will starb *t 5.45 pm, and to Springburn 553 pm, running one hour fifty minutes and one hour thirty minutes, respectively, lator than time table times. No gocda traffic. Return Excarsfoa fares 2d per mila first class, Id per mile second, minimum 4s and 2s, December 24, 25, 26, 31, January 1 and 2, any station to any station, as notified in posters and hand bills. \ 12 134 BY ORDER.



In the matter of the Public Trust Office Acts Tor the time being, and in the matter of the estate of Helbn Beuckshaw, lat9 of Lagmhor, in the provincial diatrict of } Canterbury, deceased.



NOTICE is hereby given that all credi. tors and others having claims against, the above estate are required to send in to the office of the Public Trustee, Customhouse Quay, Wellington, or his | District Agent at Christchurch, and in i writing, on or before the sixth day of March, 1896, full particulars of such claimß, giving the items and amounts of the same ; and the Public Trust will, at the expiration of the said time or m soon thereafter as conveniently may be, dis tribute the assets of the s ild deceased or any part thereof among the parties en titled thereto, having regard only to the claims which the Public Trustee shall hava then had notice, and according to the priorities given b> the Public Trust Office Acts for the time being to such claims as between themselves respectively. All moneys payable to the above estate may be lodged to the credit of the Public Trustee's Account afc any postal money erder office. J. K. WARBURTON, Public Trustee, Public Trust Office, Wellington, Decamber 17, 1895. 12 133



In the matter of the Lunatics Acts for the time being, and in the matter of the estate of .James Ailen, ekia and wool dealer, late of Ashburion, in the Provincial District of Canterbury, a lunatic.



TO'OTIOE Is hereby given thafc all j J3j Creditors and others having claims against; the above estate ara required to send in fco the office of the Public Trustee, Customhouse Q«ay, Wellington, or his agent at Chdstchurch, and in writing, on 1 or before the twentieth day of January, 1896,fulliparticulars of such claims, giving ifche items and amounts of the same ; and fcho Public Trustee will, at the expiratioD of the said time or as soon thereafter as conveniently may be s distribute the assets of the &*id lunatic or part thereof atnong the parties entitled thereto, having regard only to the claims of which the Public Trustee shall have then had notice. A\l fflPne y8 P&F*ble to the above estate may be iodgpd tp the credit of the Public Trustae'B accounc sA gny postal money orddr office. J. K. WARB'JRTON, Public Trustee. Public Trust Office, Wellington, December 17, 1895. 12 140



FOR SALE- A PONY, tit for Girl or Boy, guar anteed perfectly qnite and safe. Also Girl's Sida-saddle and Bridle »nd Boy's Pilch Saddle and Bridle, having no farther use for same. 12 143 ALBERT ROBERTS.



THE McOORMICK VICTORIOUS. AFTER REPEATED TRIALS OF EVERY MAKE OF HARVESTING MACHINES, JOHN URMG, Es«., oC Longbeach, has juafc placed an order for FIFTEEN of This Year's McOORMIOK REAPERS & BINDERS, a« he is of opinion that they are the I BEST MADE, John Off & Cv, ASHBURTON AGENTS. 12 13b'



Business fitotiee. g g Henry Zander. p. , 2 AS the Harvesting Season is now drawing new, I beg to Intimate h that I bare bought a Tery large stock of • m Harvesting Materials, anticipating a, correspondingly large demand, I BINDING TWINES. s BINDING TWINES. [ BINDING WIRE. 1 BINDING WIRE. And all other Harvesting Material 1 now in Stock. Farmers, do not give your orders for Twine without getting my quotation, as I can quote less thsn any local merchant, having purchased most favorably. I have for Sale a few SECOND HAND McCORMICK REAPERS & BINDERS In First Class Order. Early application necessary. McCOBMICK & BUCKEYE EXTBAS kept in Stock, Also "TYZACR'S" SECTIONS & CHAINS For all ether machines CORNSAGKS, CORNSACKS. I am now prepared to take orders for fall sized Cornsacks, and farmers will do well to order early, as crops will be heavy. Carpets, Linoleums, Oilcloths, etc. In order to make room for Harvest ing and other Goods now landing and to arrive, I will sell the whole of the above Stock at $5 per cent below cost price. 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS Iffauritius Sugar. Be sure to use no other for your JAM, and see that you get it NEW CURRANTS, NEW RAISINS, and NEW SULTANAS. These fruits are readj- for use without farther washing Teas, Teas, Teais. CHINA, CEYLON, INDIA, and HEALTH TEA Just Landed (ex Gothic) 100 GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSE COLLARS, In all sizes. They are giving universal satisfaction SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES, AT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES. Oils Oils. I have in Stock and to Land— 100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 cases Valvoline 200 cases Castor Oil 20 bales best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby's & Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Plain Fencing Wire BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, LIQUEURS, <ft HABANA CIGARS, CIGARETTES, In view of approaching holidays, at SPECIALLY LOW PRICKS I have Alw&yß for SaIe— CRUSHED OATS, '>■ OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, f OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR »6 Son Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society



NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of the PablL Reserves Act, 1886, , Clause 5 and 6, that the Tinwald Domain will be set apart for the Tinwald Racing Club's Meeting on Janaary 1, 1898, on which day charges will be made for ad- ' mission thereto on the following scale :— For each Adult One Shilling ; For each Horse One Shilling ! Entrance to Stand and Paddock Three i Shillings extra, < E, GATES, l Chairman Pinvraid Domain Board. 12 126 BT. STEPHEN'S cIrUIJCH. ' Ashburton i —™ t SERVICES, SUNDAY 8 % m—Holy Communion -Be? T. A. y Hamilton j 11 a.m—Morning Prayer—Mr Bowman a 11 a.m—Seafield, Holy Communion— a Rev T. A. Hamilton 3 p#m—-Dkomorr—Mr Bowman Fox 6.30 p.m—-Evening Prayer—Rev T, A. t Hamilton I A Carol Service 'will be held in the I Church on Christmas Eve at eight p.m. Offertory In aid of the Choir Fund. i i SPECIAL SHOW ; FOR THE i HOLIDAY QEASON OLIDAY OEA 80 N WASHING DRESS GOODS, WASHING COSTUMES, STRAW HATS, MUSLIN APRONS, SUNSHADES, ! UMBRELLAS, [ *LOUNCINGS, CHOICE TRIMMED MILLINERY, FANCY BELTS (Half-price) A BEAUTIFUL LOT OF Goods for Christmas, GLADSTONE BAGS, SHIRTS AND GARIBALDIS ANDREW ORR. For the past quarter of century there has been one continuous flow of letters bearing testimony to the truly wonderful cures efieted by Clarke's World-famed Blood Mixture, the finest Blood Purifier that science and medical skill have brought to light Sufferers from Scrofula, Scurvey, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood Diseases Pimples and sores of any kind are solicited do {jive it » trial t« tent its value. Sold eirerw* iat 2s 9d per bottle. Beware c* ' 'lt>re mitetwai »nd wbrijtatt* worthier



Business Notices. H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. Santa Clans AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ARE COMING AGAIN. BOYS AND GIRLS keep wide awake and look out for the annual visit of the above mysterious personages. A great variety of TOYS and FANCY GOODS, especially imported for the Christmas Trade; such values for Cash, never before offered to the public of Ashburton, DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS, many sizes, shape?, kinds and prices, from Id to 10a 6d each. Balls, whips, drums, Tea Sets, Jack in the Box, Guns Magic Lanterns, Steam Engines with Fountains, Cricket Sets, Bats, Tennis Racquets from 3s 6d to 255, Tennis Balls Is each , Best Balls 2s 6<J pair cash; Battledore and Shuttlecock Games, Horses, Barrows, Prams, Trains, Watches, 100 Various Articles. Shell Boxes, Work Boxes. A splendid variety of Japanese Desks and Workboxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, imported direct, at Lowest Prices for Cash, Japanese Fire Screens Is each, COME AND SEE THE Is STALL, Great Variety to df light old and young* Exceptional Values. Call, inspect, and choo?-o for yourselves. Toy, Prize, Reward, and Presentation Books to suit all ages and tastes. Poets beautifully bound from 2s 6deach. Inspection invited. Lowest Cash prices to keep the trade here. BOUGHT FOR GASH. THE ASSIGNED STOCK 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 AND FANCY GOODS. H. M. JONES. 11179



T. Bullock. TO FARMERS IN THE WAKANUI DISTRICT. 75 acrks 75 Offers are invited until TUESDAY, 24th inst., for R.S.s 26527 and 26528, 75 acres, fronting the road leading from the Wakanui school to the Plains, and lately in the occupation of Mr Case. Very suitable for working with heavy rich land | T. BULLOCK, j Agent. WINS LOW TOWNSHm Sections 140, 141, 150 and 151. Any reasonable offer will be accepted for these as the ownor Is very desirous of disposing of them T. BULLOCK FIFTY Acres, all in English grasses, with new dwelling House and other improvements, close to a School. Desir able property for a family man. For Sale on very easy terms. For full particulars apply to o\ BULLOCK FOR SALE.—An* Inproved Farm, mostly in English grasses and clover, and plenty of feed thereon. 484 acres, Lls more. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BOLLOCK. MONEY TO LEND on approved Freehold Security, special sums of £500, £200, and £125. T. BULLOCK. fpHE OFFICE of the ASHBURTON 1 PERMANENT BUILDING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY WILL BE CLOSED FOll THE CHRISTMAS HOLID A Y S ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, PRIDAY AND SATURDAY, December 25, 26, 27, and 28, 18M5. EDWARD STEPHENS, 12 92 M»nHi;er fIHHH THE Library and Office of the Ash burton Borough Council will be CLOSED from 1 p.m. on TUESDAY, the 24fchinsb., till the morning of FRIDAY, January 3. The Reading Roem will be open as usual. By order CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Coupcil Office, Ashburton, December 19. 1895. 12 123 NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of the Public Keservea Act 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Junior Cricket Club's match on WEDNESDAY, the Ist (?ay of January 1896, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz : - For each adult ... ... One Shilling For each trap One Shilling For each horse One Shilling " J. SEALY, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. Ashburton, December 30, 1885. 12 127 CAED mille failthe— Boxing Day, Domain BHOUTHER tae Shouther— Boxing Day, Domain r|^lß nam beann nan gleann s'nan f caisoreach A T Kitty Rei^s hooae on the green— ■^* Boxing Day, Domain WfIA'LL bn bangster o' the Wappen Sohaw ? TOSS the caber, put the staoe, Bung the hammer, men o' bane : Rin like spunkie, jump like wud, Dance till wat is ilka dud : Skirl us up strathspey an' reel, Donuil Dhu an 1 brava Lochiel— At the bonnie Wappen Sohaw. COME the bonnie county lasses, Town and county bonnie lasses, And the youth and sturdy manhood, From the bouldered Rangitata, From the flats of fleecy Laghmor, From the Ellesmere lake and Southbridge From the cold Lake Heron country, The hills above Mount Somers conn.tr p, From the banks of blue Rakaia, ' From the plains of Wakanui, From Elgin, Seafield, and *" _ Acton, Kyle, and fe**'* *ora Doric» From the pea»- - »ie Done, i From (">- * swamps of Grigg Land, i F- -utle Alford of the three Bs, . torn the quiet town of Methven— b The very qaiet town of Methvon— • To the Hskatere tryet place, To the Oaledouian tryst place.



i , m ,_ , ..^.Business Noiictii* f ~ """""""* ----■■-- ■-• ——— JBWmers, Look Here! ARE YOUR MOWER KNIVES READY FOR WORK? MOWJEIt KNIFfi C4ttlMHEtf. "KEEP THE KNIVES FHA&P" 8 WHAT every m*nufßctarer of Mowers directs. With this Grinder it c«n be easily done. With a dull knife, the wear and strain, boih <m auchine and team, are greatly increased, and the grass will be bsdiy cut. A man, or even a boy, with this machine can grind a mower knife perfectly, and with ease and rapidity. When a section is. dolled or nicked by coming in contact with a stone, as often happens, it em be sharpened without grinding the other sections THE "CORUNDtJM EMERY GRINDING WHEEL" Does its work well. It wears but little, and will last, according to the amount of work done, from three to five years, and probably longer. There is a large hole in the centre of the wheel, made water-tight by the Eacges which clump the wheel and hold it in position. When the Machine is nsed this hollow space is filled with water through a small hole in the side of one of its flanges; the hole is then plugged up. When turning the wheel in grinding, the water is driven through its pores by centrifugal force, completely wetting its grinding surface. This prevents the temper of the knife from being destroyed, which would be done if the wheel were used dry THE OPERATOR, While grinding t Knife, stands facing the side of the wheel and over the knife clamp. This brings the grinding of the section directly under the eye By meanß of a new improvement the grinder can be readily clamped to a pole or the rim of any wheel having a width of from 3to 5£ inches. Ife requires but little skill to use this grinder ; the directions sent with each machine will, if followed, enable anyone to work it without trouble. In addition to patting a keen edge on Mower Sections, the wheel will be found useful for nearly everything on the Farm that requires sharpening PRICE—4SS. CAN BE OBTAINED FROM P. FERRIIAN, ASHBURTON FOB SAL E,— SEVERAL SECOND-HANB WOOD, McUORMICK, & HOWARD MACHINES Also,—ONE NEW ,DRAi T, by Booth and MaoDouald Apply F. FBEMMAN. £50 Reward, IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Shoes at MELLOK'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot JtoreipS^shburton. 2000 poun stock to pick from and every pair atjMjjmock prices. NOTE- Jf^ Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Jgf Men's Strong Shooters 9a lid Me ids' Best Kid Slues 5s 6# Jf 5 Ladies' Beat Canvas Shoesjfc 9d Ladies'BfSlty T*f B*ap/6f 6d # | ladies' Neat Walking SJJgaWs 6d jf / 1240 JCPsfra oHj&jkpish samples at Cost Price. JF :*§ , Jflountjjy Qtoatompnliljouldtey a Pair of My Patent Djmb|&ablk School HBoot/ jl Ivii^jjy, youw call ajtd see for yourse|^^No one asked to buy/ Igm <isrod# upd Prices spea^for themsek|es^!' BOOT STOREJ»|| / // *V; THl^^eS7^| DURING 3CTOBER, 1895. wftookAre/rders for Salts, &c, 5 than ever we had befoiß for any mon^iicj^eTßßfcablishment of our Business (1880) jP This fact sleaks fqr|ifeelf, and shows that the public appreciate our REDUCED PfopEJjf, Md that they can rely on our reputation for ENTIRE SAfIsiACTION AN APOLOGY We wish to apologise to those friends whose orders w6 were compelled to refuse owing to the rash before the show COME EARLY CUSTOMERS requiring Suits, &c M for the Christmas Holidays are kindly asked to leave their orders aa early as possible to avoid the inevitable rush and disappointment CRAieiIIKID'XBfiRRYMAW, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTOIf PAOU BOOTS & SHOES fIIOU UAOn. BOOTS & SHOES uAsil. GREAT VARIETY, "" CHEAPEST AND BIST. HSBfISBS lUcllOWAlill & *SCI>IAR*III> HAVE great pleasure in announcing that their premises in East street are Stocked with the Largest Variety of Boots and Shoes ever seen in Ashburton. We are making a specialty o£ GEN LEMEN'S BOOTS, All kinds kept in stock. Try Our Own Make Hand-sewn to Measure Try the Electric Boots—specially imported Try the Cookham— best in the market Try Our Own Make in French Calf. East India Kip and Colonial Kip A special import of thick rubber Tennis Shoes in Ladies' and Gentlemen's. Try the INCOMPARABLE. Ladies' Walking Strap Shoes in great Variety. Ladies' Shoes iv Beetive, Wolfe, Otfco Hera, Beehive, Oceana, and all the Best Continental goods. A. large assortment of Our Own Make also to chosse from. Children's Daiuty Shoes for the holidays. Canvas Shoes of every description—Bla3k Brown, White and Blue. SOMETHING FOR IiVBRYONK SPECIALLY FINE ASSORTMENT OF BABIES' SHOES; Repairing efficiently done at the Shortest notice. TRY THE CASH BOOT SHOP. McDonald & Mcdiamid, East street, Ashburton, &nd at o^'nmru, and Waiiuate. THE Christchur^ Meat Company, Ltd. HAVING INCREASED the Freezing capacity, and and Storage Accommodation of the Works at ISLINGTON, Are in a position Meet All the Requirements o£ the District during the Coming Season, and are prepared to FBEEZE FOR FARMERS Or Purchase Sheep and Lambs on the ground at HIGHEST MARKET VALT», 11 HNS