The Cadzow Family.

At ftt ftt«-i»l.< n's The Cadzow family made their first ap pearance in Ashburton last night.—theii first appearance at least after a five years' absence. Their concert was given in St Stephen's Schoolroom to a very fair audience, who early in the evening made the discovery that the singers were of the first grade, -Mid as a consequence most thoroughly enjoyed themselves. As our Rakaia correspondent says, {in a notice of the season there) Mr Cadzow ia a host in himself, and it is seldom indeed that we have the pleasure of listening to such a tenor as he ia. He is as much at home in English, Welsh, and Scotch melodies, as he is in the classic music of tha best authors, and Madame is a complete mistreas of the piano. Mr Lister is an amusing comique, aa well as a good musician, and altogether a grand drawing room entertainment is pro vided by this exceptionally clever company. To-night they will appear again at St. Stephen's, and to-morrow at Rakaia. At l&al.Mii» From Our Own Correspondent The talented little company of this name appeared at the Town Hall, Rakaia, on Thursday evening. Owing, however, to the short notice given there was not a bumper house, but Mr Cadzow decided to go through his lengthy programme, just as if he had a bumper house. The entertainment may be summed up as a musical treat from beginning to end. Mr Cadzon is a host in himself, s» is Mr Lyster in his comic songs, and most certainly Madame Cadzowia the bestpianiste that has ever appeared here. A second concert was given on Saturday evening, when there was a large and appreciative audience. Encores were the order of the evening, and were generally responded to. On Sunday evening a sacred concert was given after the churches closed, and the hall was packed. The programme consisted of a number of sacred duets, "Fish Jubilee," hymns. The songs were "The Lost Chord,'' "Oh, Christmas Night," "The Holy City" 4,The Better Land," "Ora Pro - Nobis." "The Pilgrim," "The Star of Bethlehem," and "Too Late*" A capital organ was kindly lent by Mr Sheppard, and Madame gave "a number of selections excellently. The company appears again at Rakaia on j Wednesday next. Ali lovers of music I should roll up, and they will not be dis- j appointed, J

CRICKET.

NEW SOUTH WALES v CANTERBURY

Christchurch, December 16 The cricket match, Canterbury against New South Wales, waa continued to-day in hot and aunny weather. Two thousand spectators were present, who much appreci ated the different character of the play to that of Saturday. Canterbury men playing &_ uphill game in the afternoon have now turned a bad look-out into a hopeful and prospective even game. The Sydney team finished their first innings at three o'clock, 74 ahead. At one time at the start matters looked bad for them, ac three wickets were down to young Reese and Pearce for 18 runs, but later on good batting by Poideviu, Burton, Noonan, and Shea gave the visitors a lead of 70, in spite of good fielding and fowling. Canterbury started their second innings at 3.15, and by vigorous and skil ful batting had not only wiped off the lead but now possess a credit balance of 81 for the lo^fc °f only two wickets. Cuffs vigor and ski'li was chiefly responsible for thia result. He scored 75 out of 104 whilst he was in • C. K'idley also assisting well, and De Maus co.'nnJg m **t fcne death of the day's play with a g'ooc! innings. Scores :— /JA-JTERBURY. First Innings ••' I^4 NEW SOUtH WALES. Fi.tflt inaings T. Coboroft, b D. Reese ... '^ D. Pry or, b Reese » _ 13 S. R. Walford, c Fowke b Pearce ... >i L. O. S. Poidevin, c C-'ff b Wilding ... 64 P. Wade, b Reese  ... .-. 9 F, Ridge, c Lawrence b Collins .. 11 F. Burton, 1 b w, b Reese 30 A. J. Furness, c Lawrence b Reese ... 10 D. Noonan, not out .» 28 E Hume, b Pearce 1 M. Shea, c Labatt b Wilding' .. ••• 18 Pyc3 - »•• •-• '1 Log-bye ..- ]■ Total « - 194 CANTERBURY Second innings L. A. Cuff, b Noonan 75 J. D. Lawrence, b Noonan 6 H. C. Ridley, not out 34 JH. De Maus, not out ... .. ... 26 Byes ... .- « Leg-byes ... ~ Total for two wickets ... 151

TIMARU v. ASHBURTON

_'f ie i Association match, Ashburton v. Timaru, played at Timaru on Monday, provided more than the ordinary amount of excitement usually attached to cricket ; matches, and added one more to the list of \ the glorious uncertainties of the game. Timaru winning the toss accepted the responsibility of sending the Ashburton Club to bac first on the capital wicket prepared, and mainly assisted by Fooks, Russell, Davis, and Upton, the team put up 119, when the inning- wa« declared closed for'eight wickets down, leaving the local team an hour and a half to bat. Jefferson and Cox started batting for Timaru, but a good ball from Davis soon dismissed the latter without scoring, but on Raymond joining Jefferson sound cricket by both batsmen considerably improved the Timaru chances of at least drawing the match, as a separation waa not effected until Jefferson was given out lbwto Becketc, with the score at 42 for three wickets, leaving the almost impossible task of obtaining seven wickets in about twenty minutes, a feat which the visitors accomplished without the score being increased, and just upon the call of time. The following are the acoreß :— ASHBURTON Fooks, c and b Malcolmson 15 Black, b Malcolmson ... ... — 10 Wallis, run out .„ I Russell, b Perry .. .. ... •• 17 Tenshire, c King b Wickstead ... ... I Davie, c Malcolmson b O'Caliaghan .. 29 Upton, o Jones b King 22 Beckett, run out ... 13 Cromie, not out ... • ■■• 1 Grant, not out 1 Percy, to bat •• 0 Extras ... 9 Total for eight wickets ... ... 119 UOWLINr. ANALYSIS Balls Runs Wkts O'Caliaghan 8* 40 2 W. King 66 27 1 Wickstead .. ... 36 12 1 Malcolmson 48 18 2 Perry ••• ..30 13 1 TIMARU Jefferson, Ibw, b Beckett ... ... 14 Cox, b Davis U Raymond, c Russell b Beckett.. .. 16 Perry, Ibw, b Davis ... .- ••• 8 Malcolmson, b Davis •• 0 Hackshaw, sfc Wallis b Davis .. .. 0 Jones, c Wallis b Beckett 0 Bourn, b Beckett •• 0 Wickstead, run out 0 O'Caliaghan, b Davis ... ». ... 0 King, notoufc ••• 0 Extras « •■• 4 Total ... .., ... ««. BOWLIN<S ANALYSIS Balls Runs Wkts Davis .- .- 90 !» I Russell .. .. b .) Cromie - " " Grant • 12 1 0 Beckett ... .. d 6 6 4

COMMERCIAL.

London, December 15 South Australian butter by the Arcadia sold at 104s. The English and Continental wheat market* are steady, and the Ameri can unchanged. At yesterday's sales 1575 casks of tallow were offered, of which 52S casks sold, Me dium mutton brought 21s M % mediun beef -Ob 6d. ______

SHOCKING TRAGEDY

A WIFE JCIMS lIKR BKVVAI

' ) Sydney. December 16 J A domestic tragedy is reported from ' i Guildford. Mrs Trenchard surrendered • herself to the police, stating she had ; killed her husband, who was found ■ dead outside the house, with a deep wound in his neck. The woman's story I is that her husband came home drunk on Saturday, and ill-treated her. He j renewed his conduct on Sunday and armed himself with an axe and knife, with which be attempted to strike her. She ran out of the house and he fol lowed her, and tried to stab her, whereupon she snatched the axe and struck him the fatal blows. The parties had been separated some years, but the woman returned recently in order to nurse her little daughter who was ill of a fever. Sydney, December 17 At the inquest in connection with the Guildford tragedy, the coroner's jury returned a verdict of wilful murder against Trenchard. The cvi- j dence went to show that there were no signs of a struggle, and the deceased must have been struck while asleep. ! Several witnesses deposed that the accused woman was a confirmed drunkard, and that she was drunk on Saturday when her husband borrowed some nails from his employer to nail up the door of the house. When he asked for the nails he remarked that his wife was in such a terrible condition that he wanted to keep her ■ from making a show of him. Tho Coroner advised the jury to return a verdict of murder, the evidence, except that of accused, pointing unani mously to the fact tbat a fatal |blow i must have been struck while Tren chard was asleep.

Italy and Abyssinia.

i London, December 15 The British troops at Suakim will assist the Italian troops if the latter's position is endangered, Rome, December 15 A national subscription is being made in Italy to defray the expense of the campaign in Abyssinia, A portion of the reserve is being enrolled. December 16. A force of 100,000 Shoas are march ing on Adowa. The Italians are mak ing preparations for defence and impressing friendly natives into their service.

South Rakaia Sports and Races.

The following are the acceptances:— Maiden Trot, H mile—Wear Well, scratch; Satsnella, Blackwood, Actress and W enlock sseos behind; Gipsy, Dexter, Dampar, Black boy, Diana, Bedouin and Rangipa lOsecs behind scratch. Saddle Trot, 2£ miles—Wear Well, scratch ; Blackwood, Satanella and Actresb Ssecs behind ; Damper, Blackboy, Diana, Raneipa and Dexter lSsecs be hind ; The Nunn, 85secs behind scratch The following are the entries for the horse races:— Maiden Flat—Ploaghboy, Silver King, Tesda, Miss Lord, Gipsy t_aee_, Cabin Boy, and Request. Ladies Purse—Flyaway, May Queen and Silver King.

Farmer's Plate—Request, Flyaway, May Queen, Silver King, Miss Lord and Gipsy Queen. Selling Race—Ploughboy, Tessa, Cabin Boy, Request, Colina. The nominations for tho amateur athletics are as follows :-— 120 yards Hurdle -G. S, Hardy, J. Rourke and J. A. Rule, scratch ; J. A. Bruce, 2y^s behind ; J. O'Neil and R. A, Gray. 4yds behind ; J, McMillan and J. A. Dart, 7yds behind. 100 Yards—H. A In wood, scratch ; J. O'Niel, 4yds; J. F. Henry, syds jG. S. Hardy, R. A. Gray, B. Wynn- Williams and J. McMillan, 6yds ; J. Davison and J. A. Brace, 7yds. 200 Yards—L. Broad, scratch ;H. A. Inwood, syds; J. J. O'Neil 12yds, J. F. Henry, 13yds; G. S. Hardy and R, A. Gray 15yds. 440 Yards—L. Broad, scratch ; H. A. Inwoo., 9yds, J. J. O'Neil, 28yds ; G. S. Hardy, 33yds. Handicaps for the cash events : — 100 Yards—E. Laraman, scratch ; J. McAnulty and J. Shannon, 4yds; L. Inwood, A, Santy, J. McCoy, syds ; M. McAnulty and E. Santy, 7yds ; R. Pick ham and F. B, Magson, Byds.' 440 Yards—E, Laraman, J. McAnulty, A. Santy, scratch ; .J. Shannon, 10yds; L. Inwood, 12yds; M. Anulty and E. Santy, 15yds: F. B. Magaon, 20yda.

TH* kSHRURTO^ GtJAßbiAtfi bECEkBER it, 1896.



J-intelig'lit JE_liifo.«i„_ ~ See W--*«<l ]KI|O0«i-..i _.. MmmmmtmwnmmmmwmMVmMmii '■■ .iil'iiilllii»lli-W Tv SHEEPOWNERS ADJOINING LAGMHOR ESTATE. 8 X TRAGGLERS will be delivered at the Homestead on THURSDAY morn ing, 19th inst. 32 112 DONALD Me LEAN. ASHBUEtTON RACING OLUB. NOMINATIONS close for all events at the Ashburton Racing Club's Mid summer meeting on FKI DAY, December 20, at 9 p.m. 12 113 EDWARD SAUNDERS, Secretary.



NOTICE. THE OFFICE of the ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY. AND SATURDAY, December 25, 26, 27, and 28, 1895. EDWARD STEPHENS, 12 02 Manager: ' ASHBURTON ~~~" CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. ANNUAL GATHERING ON 26th inst, (Boxini; Day).



f McLACHLAN, Esq., M.H.R., pj ■ gives £1 Is, first prize, James Smith, Esq., 10s 6d second for Standing Long Jump Handicap. G„ Coleman, Esq., c;ives £1 Is first prize, R. Bird, Esq., 10s fid second for Running Long Jump Handicap. Entries for the Bicycle Races and Handicap Foot Races close on THURS DAY, December 19, at 8 o'clock JOSHUA TUCKER, 12 IXO Hon. Secretary.



The great clearing sale of S. Ander„gn'3 stock of Boota and Shoes, announced by McDonald and McDiabmid is coming to » close within tea^ays. Secure a pftir of Boots It ouce at the reduced price. U Ipo



Bankruptcy Notice.^ _ > _______-----__^ In the District Court of Ashburton holden at Ashburton. [ In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, I 1892, and in the matter of the Bankruptcy of William Brewer Ellery, of Mayneld, Ashburton, Jbarmer, a debtor. , f\ OTICE is hereby given thab on -*-' THURSDAY, the 9th day of January, 1895, at 11 o'clock in the fore noon application will be made to the above Honorable Court on behalf of the said I William Brewer Ellbry for an order of discharge. Dated this 17th day of December 1895. E, G. Crisp. 12 111 Solicitor for Debtor. Entertainments. ST. STEPHEN^SOHOOL. jro-U-teHT, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 17. rpHK CELEBRATED Cadzow Family POSITIVELY LAST APPEARANCE. Ad mission—2a and Is. Commence at 8. — RAKAIA — WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 18. 12 105 DROMORE SCHOOL. ASOCIAL AND DANCE will be held in the above school, on FRIDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1895. In aid of the children's prize fund. Commencing at 8 p.m. Refreshments provided, Tickets, Is 6d; Children, half-price. 12 108



I Business Notice. Henrj Zander. A S the Harvesting Season is now l\. drawing near, I beg to intimate that I have bought a very large stock of Harvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly large demand. BINDING TWINES. BINDING TWINES. BINDING WIRE. BINDING WIRE, And all other Harvesting Material now in Stock, Farmers, do not give your ordera for Twine without getting my quotation, as I can quote less than any local merchant, having purchased most favorably. I have for Sale a few SECOND HAND McOORMICK REAPERB & BINDERS In First Class Order. Early application necessary. McCORMICK & BUCKEYE EXTRAS kept in Stock, Also "TYZACK'S" SECTIONS & CHAINS For all other machines



A GRAND vocal & intrtjmental Concert Will be Given in the WESLEYAN CHURCH (Licensed as a Public Building), BAKING SQUARE, In Aid of the Church Funds ON Boxing' Wight, DECEMBER 26, 1895, Under the direction of Mr A; Corrick, of Christchurch. The following ladies and gentlemen of Christchurch will take part in Songs, Dneta, Quartpts, and Instrumental items: MISS A. CORRICK, a promising yoong Soprano ; MISS M. WATSON, the popu lar Scotch Vocalist; MH S, LOVELL, the favorite Tenor, and sololsb of Christ church Cathedral ; Rev A. MITCHELL, the leading Baritone of Christchurch ; MRS A. CORRICK, Contralto ; MR A. YOUNG, Bass; MISS CORRICK, Pianiste. Admission, Is. To commence at 8 pm. Tickets can be obtained from Mr H. M. Jones. 12 106 Ijlll _ Jill) |J_«MMgMIM---W| D. Thomas. FATHER CHRISTMAS BRINGETH PRESENTS OF FANCY GOODS, STATIONERY, Etc. UNRESERVED SALE OF THB STOCK OF AN ASSIGNED ESTATE. TATTERSALLB, WEST STREET, ON FEIDAY AND SATURDAY, DECEMBER 20 AND 21, 1895 MR DAVID THOMAS, instructed by the Purchaser of the Stock in the Assigned Estate of a Fancy Goods Merchant, will Sell at Tattersalls, on FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, December 20 and 21, THE WHOLE LINES PURCHASED WHICH COMPRISE FANCY GOODS SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, And embrace a range of Valuable, Useful, Ornamental, and Artistic lines, TOGETHER WITH STATIONERY OP EVERY DESCRIP TION. Sale—Friday at 12.30, Saturday at 1.30 Inspection invited on Thursday previous to the Sale



CORNSACKS, CORNSACKS. I am now prepared to take orders for full 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 25 pei* cent below cost price. 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS Mauritius 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 ready for use without further washing Tea*, Teas, Tea**. CHINA, CEYLON, INDIA, and HEALTH TEA



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1 have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOOK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR- Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society



MONEY TO LEND on approved Freehold Security, special sums of £500, £200, and £125. T. BULLOCK. eEgg-gg-g--^ - 1 — l.e_j NOTICE Is hereby given In pursuance of the Public Reserves Act 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be set apart for the Cah donian Society's Sports on THCRSDA.Y, ihe 26th day of December, on which day ! charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale ;-- For each adult One Shilling For each horse ... ... One Shilling For each trap ... ... One Shilling J. SEALY, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. DawsberU, 1896. 13 56



Business Notices. H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. BOUGHT FOR CASH. T__E 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. 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 houses. Business Envelopes from 3s 9d per 1000, nett Gash Five quires Packet Note Paper, large size, 6d Splendid line o£ Boxes Stationery 6d and Is lib Packet Note Paper, excellent value, IS SCHOOL BOOKS at published prices (for the present) School Requisites at lowest prices The New Patent Slate Cleaner, l|d each, beats all others hollow CHRISTMAS, 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 Bindings 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, Autoharps, Music, etc. H. mTjonbr 11179



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- . ,, _ . Business Notices ,__ \ How Shall the Sheep Farmer Best Obtain Help from Science? J EXPERIENCE has proved that fhe Drench discovered and patented ' I!_ by Joseph Ford secures result which places the Patentee «mo_ r r»t those Scientists who have spent money and a lifetime in practical n - search for a remedy for the Scour and Lung-Worm bcoarge. The unique factor in this discovery is the close affinity existing between Theory and Utility. To Theory only, the farmer seldom has time to give his attention, but that which h»s been indisputably proved to be both practical and useful, gains his interest and patronage. This, JOSEPH FORD'S SCOUR & LUNG-WORM MIXTURE has done, as may be seen from the undermentioned reports made by prominent Firms throughout the Colony—



— REPORTS — • i Ashburton, July 6, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton-— Dear Sir,—ln raply to your enquiries this morning, I have to gay that 1 have been Agent for Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the last seven years, and although I have supplied Urge quantities of it to farmers, I have never yet had a complaint as to its efficacy.—l am, dear &ir, yours faithfully, D. Thomas Dunedin, March 2, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir,— -Although we have acted as agents for Ford's Scour and Lung Worm Mixture for the last two years and have supplied sheep breeders regularly during that period, we have not yet had a complaint. In fact we have heard nothing but favourable reports from all who have [ used it.—-Yours truly, Wright, Stephenson & Co Canterbury Farmers' Co-operative Association, Ltd., Timaru, March 16, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir, —We have sold Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for some four or five years. Daring that time, we have had no complaints of the quality, but many good reports of its success in tbe cases in which it was used,—Yours faithfully, C. H, Inglis, Manager N.Z. Farmers' Co-operative Association of Canterbury, Ltd., Christchurch, March 27, 1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir— Re Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture : In compliance with your request, we have pleasure in slating that we have now sold this Mixture for several ypars, with an increasing demand, and it has given general satisfaction. —Yours faithfully, A. H. Turnbull, Manager Invcrcargill, March 6, 1891 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir, —We have been selling Ford's Lung-Worm Mixture for the last four years, and during that period have not had a single complaint On the contrary, everyone we have asked have expressed themselves pleased with tbe results obtained from it use.—Yours, faithfullly, Tothill, Watson & Co ♦ The United Farmers' Alliance, Wellington, February 24,1894 To Mr F. Ferriman, Ashburton— Dear Sir, — Re Ford's £coar and Lung Worm Mixture which yon sent us last year, we havo had no complaints from those who have used the Mixture, so cannont but conclude that it has given satisfaction.— Yours faithfully, C. D. Mull ins, General Manager



WALL PAPERS! WE have a choice assortment of sanitary Paperhangings to hand. The designs are really beautiful. Call and inspect, MIXED PAINTS OF THE VERY BEST QUALITY KEPT, A mists' Oil Colons direct from WINSOR & NEWTON'S manufactory. Opal Glass cut to any size to suit Artists. House Decorating. Tradesmen sent to Town and Country at shortest notice. WINDOW GLASS, PICTURE MOULDINGS, VARNISHES, Etc., J. WILSON, 10 177 Corner of Arcade, Ashburton. WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? DURING OCTOBER, 1895. we took more orders for Salts, &0., than ever we had before for any month since the Establishment of our Business (1880) This fact speaks for itself, and shows that the public appreciate our REDUOED PRIOES, and that they can rely on our reputation for 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 EARLY CUSTOMERS requiring Salts, &c, for the Christmas Holidays aie kindly asked to leave their orders as early as possible to avoid the inevitab'e rush and disappointment CRAIGIIfi-kD^arßEßßiriEAlir, THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON



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niou BOOTS & SHOES fIAOU UAOri. BOOTS & SHOES UHUfI. GREAT VARIETY, CHEAPEST AND BEST. Hfi'ESflßS !Hcl>o]flAlil> *% tticDiA»_iii* HAVE great pleasure in announcing that their premises in East street are Stocked with the Largest Variety of Roots and Shoes ever seen in Ashburton. We are making a specialty of GENTLEMEN'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 in Beetivc, Wolfe, Otto Herz, Beehive, Oceana, aud all the Best Continental goods. A large assortment of Our Own. Make also to cheese from. Children's Dainty Shoes for the holidays. Canvas Shoes of ! every description—Blask Brown, White and Blue, SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE | SPECIALLY FINE ASSORTMENT OF BABIES' SHOES. Repairing efficiently done at the Shortest notice. | TRY THE CASH BOOT SHOP. ; Mcdonald & McDiabmid, East street, Ashburton, and at Oamaru and Waimate. THE Christchurch 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 ' FREEZE FOR FARMERS Or Purchase Sheep and Lambs on the ground at 1 HIGHEST MARKET V4LUEB, II 10*