MAIL NOTICES.

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TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24,

For United Kingdom, Continents of Europe and America, (via San Francisco), Hawaiian Islands and Samoa, and also for Northern ports of New Zealand, per Taka puna, as follows: —Letters, Books, and newspaper?, 615 p,m.; money orders 3 p.m. registered letters, 5 p.m. Due London January 29fch. Note.—On December 25th, Christmas Day, the Poat Office will be closed in all branches. All mails will be closed at 6.30 a.m.

On December 20th, Boxing Day, the Post Office will be open from 9 a.m. till 10 a.m. only, There will be one delivery by letter camera, comtnencing at H a.m., and no mails will be despatched after 10 a.m. The ne^cfc parcels mails for the United Kingdom, Europe, &c, will close on or about December 27th, per Kaikoura, from Welling ton

CORRESPONDENCE

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OUT OF TIME.

TO THE EDJTOK.

f Sjit,—Will you kindly use yonr power ful influence to In dace the Ashbarton ' postmaster and railway stationmaster to ' have their pubjile clocks put back about | .four minuses, so £9 to all^y people who ; m&y wish to post letters in time for certain trains to do so conifortably. This i ' wljl do away with any necessity for alter-1 ! ,jng oar standard jubilee clock time.—l j a,% fi,fc,?., >Ves^ Street, i

TO CORRESPONDENTS.

Historian.—Mr Nugent; Wood, R.M., held Mb first sitting in the Ashburton Court house on Tuesday, November 2,1880. That was his first sitting in Ashburton ; aad it was the first that was held in the building. The Industrial Exhibition was opened on March 17 of the following year.

Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1895. LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Reading matter on fourth page. The boy Orr, who shot himself at Dun edin on bains arrested ok Thursday, died at 1.30 yesterday.

A supplementary Gazette contains Sir Patrick Buckley's resignation as a Minis ter and a Legislative Councillor.

By an advertisement in'another column MrJ. L. Patterson apologises toMrW. 0. Davis for certain utatements mads in a letter addressed to and published hi the Mail and Guardian.

At the Police Court this morning before his Worship the Mayor (Mr J. Scaly), two first offenders were convicted of drunkenness and discharged, and another was remanded till Monday nexb.

The services at the Wesleyan Church to-morrow will be conducted by the Rev. T. Gr- Brooke, The subject at the even ing service will be "Declining to apolo gise." Strangers are cordially invited.

A supplementary Gazette notifies that; afcer January 1 interest on deposits in the Postal Savings Bank will be reduced to 3 per cent, on sums above £200, and and 3A on sums below, and no interest on amounts over £500,

The service at Wakanui in the Presby terian Church to-morrow afternoon will commence half an hour later than usual, owing to the Rev Mr Inglis having to attend the funeral of the late Mr Murdoch Brace, of Seafiefd, at 1 p.m.

The prospects of the coming harvest at Longbeach are exceedingly encourag ing, and in this connection we may mention lhab Mr John Grlgg has jnst given to the Ashburton agents of the McCormick reapers and binders an, onjer for $fteen of these machines.

The Primitive Methodists have arranged to hold an old fashioned Methodist camp meeting to morrow. There will be three servioes in the Domain, morning, after noon, and evening , to be concluded with a love feast in the church at 7.15 p.m. Lively elnging'and addr«sses are promised.

The West Coast Times publishes the fol lowing paragraph : --* Although the pro. prietors of the whitebait canning works conduct their business without rquch out side show, they are doing aolid work all the *ame. We learn that Mr Woods has p*id £100 this season to persons catchlHg whitebait thus distributing the money in channels where it is much wanted. He has jast received orders from Melbourne for 250 cases, which carry a Government ipnus of Id per 1*?. "i'he tinned whitebait, Beemsvery much priced in Melbourne, and meets wts a ready sale there. '

The great clearing sale of S. Andebson'* stock of Boots and Shoes, announced by McDonald and McßjAßMiois coming to a clow Within ten days. Secure a pair of Boots afc once a* the reduced jwice, |1 158

Bijtfgaj.nf.—Ladies' §traw Hats. Trimmed K»is, *Fhite a»d prea^ Ltioee. $cc our w|»dowß,~-4#u^W Er^ery Qompftny.'

The Grey correspondent of the West Ooast Times says of the Midland Railway case :— *' Mr Blake does nob seem bo value the witnesses from a pecuniary point of view, as h<>. sometimes examines in this style :—What is your name? Thomas Snookes. Occupation 1 Miner. What are you being paid for coming here ? Three guineas a day. Oh ! What were about your average; earnings for say the past two yean. ? \b<ut one pound per wuek Ah i Kvidence is required from this witness fur about halt a minute longer, and then * You may btand down.'" At Auckland, on Thursday, a prisoner namod Albert Edward Aliey, charged wich breaking and entering and larceny, escaped from the lock-up during the luncheon adjournment in his cs.se- A dozen policemen were out and his descrip tion was telegraphed to all stations. He was in the exercise yard at the time. His case had to be adjourned. On Thursday night Alley called at Archdeacon Dudley's residence, Kyber Pass, and said he wished to surrender to the police. The Arch deacon detained him and telephoned to the Police Station, aiter giving Alley a good meal. He was handed over to Acting Detectives McMahon and Quirk, who removed him in a cab to his old prison quarters. He seemed In a state of collapse, and fainted on the road to the lock-up.

At the Auckland Police Courfc on Thursday, before H. W. Northcrof t, Esq. S.M., three alleged breaches of the Licensing Act were heard, arising out of evidence given in connection with the inquest on and the trial for the murder of the Kanaka killed on the railway wharf. Simon Ooom, the licensee of the British Hotel, John Hand, the licensee of the Thames Hotel, and Victor Cornaga, the licensee of the Britomarte Hotel, were charged with selling liquor after the hour of 10 p.m. on November 23 lasb. The defendants pleaded 'Not Guilty.' The

evidence was, in the Magistrate's opinion, of a very unsatisfactory character. After hearing the evidence in the three cases, Mr Northcroft said he would dismiss the informations. He then stated in th« first case of a conviction for a breach of the Licensing Act he would wipe out the license in the Licensing Court if his voice had a say in the matter. He referred to the evidence given by the seamen witnesses, and said they stood perjured one way or the other. They had lied most deliberately when giving their evidence in the murder case, or they had lied that day.

The following precis of the proceedings in the case of Fleming and Gilkieon v Grrigg may render the telegrams already published more intelligible. At the close of the plaintiffs case on Wednesday, the defendant's counsel moved for a non-suit apon several grounds, the principal being that plaiatiff-j had failed to establish that Mr E. Saunders was the defendant's agent to conclude a contract for the sale of defendant's wheat; and that no con tract between plaintiffs and defendant had been proved. Mr J uatice William's said he would reserve his decision upon the nonsuit points, but sue-gested that counsel on both sides should endeavour co come to some arrangement whereby the issues to be put to the jury would bs simplified. Upon the Court, resuming the next morn ing a written agreement signed by counsel was pat in, the effect of which was, that the decision upon all questions raised in the action should be left to the Judge alone, and the jury should simply be asked io say what damages the plaintiffs would be entitled to recover supposing the Court should hereafter decide that a contract between plaintiffs and defendant had been established. His Honour concurred in the arrangement, and the issue of damages being put to the jary in this form, the jury found a verdicc that, in the event of a contract being proved, the plaintiffs would bo entitled to one farthing damages.

Hollow ay's Pills.—Weakening weather —The sultry summer days3train thenerves of the feeble and decrepit, and disease .may eventuate unless some restorative, uuch as these purifying Pills, be found to correct the disordering tendency Hollo way's medicine gives potency to the nervous system which is the source of all vital movements, and presides over every action which main tains the growth and well-being of the body. No one can over estimate the necssity of keeping the nerves well strung, or the ease with which these pills accomplish that end. They are the most unfailing antidotes to indigestion, irregular circulation, palpitation sick headache, and costiveness, and have therefore attained the largest sale and high ef t reputation.

COMMERCIAL.

ASHBURTON MARKETS.

Mr David Thomas reports upon the live stock market in the Ashbarton county for | the week ending December 19:—On Tues day, at the Tinwald yards, the usual weekly sale was held. The attendance was above the average, and a good business tone prevailed so that a total clearance was made at, prices more satisfactory than was an ticipated. In the store pens two-toobh crossbreds were chiefly in demand, and any good sorts were soon started at their value. In the fat pens the supply was good and at a slight rise on the previous market held at Ashburton, all lots were cleared under the hammer. The catalogues submitted for the day consisted of 2776 sheep, 69, cattle, and 12 pigs, of which my entyy was made up of 15,85, sheep, 89 head of cattle, <md 11 pigs, which I placed at the following prices- Sheep—s fat lambs 10s 6d, 13 fat crossbred ewe 37a 9d, 25 fat merino ewes 5a Id, 30 merino ewes 3a Id, 21 fat crossbred ewes 11s 3d ; 44 crossbred ewes 8s 2d, 18 fat crossbred ewes 8s 7d, 26 fat crossbred ewes 8s Id, 25 fat crossbred ewes S|s, 21 fat cross bred ewes 03 3d, 4b! two-tooth crossbreds 4s gd, 190! two-tooth crossbreds 7s lid, 80 crossbred hoggets 6s 7d, 120 crossbred hoggets 103 Id, 189 crossbred hoggets 7s 9id, 190 crossbred hoggets B.s 5,d, 83 crossbred hqggets 6s Hid, 27, woolly hoggets 6s 0d; 12 fftt crossbred ewes 9s 2d, 68 two-tooth crossbreds 7s. Fat cattle—l steer £5 6s 6d, 1 cow £4 15s, 1 steer £6 12s 6d, 1 heifer £6 Is, 1 cow £7, 2 heifers £5 15s, 2 heifers £5 15<, 2 heifers £5 2s 6d, 1 steer £7 2s 6d, 1 cow £6, 1 steer £8 10a, Seattle £3 10s, 1 cow £5,1 cow £4 105,2 steers £5 6s. Stores —1 cow £4, 2 calves lls, 1 bull £1 11s, 1 cow £3 15s, 1 springer £5 16s, 2 calves 12s 6d, 1 bull £1 lls, 1 cow £3 15s, 1 springer £5 16s, 2 calves 12s 6d, 1 bull £1 lla, I steer £2 12s 6d, 1 steer £4 4s, 1 steer £4, 1 cow £3 7a 6d. Pigs—4 small pigs 12s, 6 baconers 18 6d.

SPORTING.

A.R.C. SUM&PR, MBETiNGt.

•Mie following nominations have been received for the Summer meeting of the Ashburton Racing Olub, to be held on January 2.

Open Welter — Alcestis, Clarence, Miss Madge, Mea Culpa, Manilla, Neroli, Rsngefinder, Kowai, Lord Stansbary, Bizarre, Dublin, Pony Moore, Kaiser, Silver Spec, Mias Mac, Errington, Miss Orwell.

Trot—Gillie Riabhach, Garfield, Mer maid, Darlington, Ishqlet, Yiatorla llj, JJi^ck Bessie, flo^e Bole, J. E. Rotclv, Sarah, Max, Belle Lorimer, Josephine. Racinu Club Handicap—Clarence, St. .John, Salvo, Manilla, Magasine, Wedlock, Pire King, Maxiraus, Ventura, Sjjve* Spec, Frenchy, Errington,

Spring Hand^oa*;— Sib' John, Salvo, Ran^eflnder, Lgrdi Stansbury, Fire King, Masimua,yentura,PonyM^ore, Modera tion, No Wonder.

Flying Handicap ,—Alcest^s, Georgia Sharpe, Miss Madge, Manilla, Magazine, Neroli, Kowal, Bisirre, Dublin, Cannon, Shot, Silver Spec, Throng Harrington, Moderation. > > • . ,

PjONY. Maneicai I —Silvo?p<>ol, Nancy, %?%, Ro^gn^e, Alvira, Lady Guy, tybnia, tyady Isabella, Phyllis, Be^bre^e, PawJf, ' "■ ' ' ! '* V

Prize Distributions.

ANHBPIIIOIV Bt;HOUL

Theannual priz idiftributi :»n took place in the school on Friday. The chairman (Mr Braddell) and several members of the Committee were present-, as well as several lady friends of tho pupils. The Chairman in his "poning jemarks referred to the excellenr. report of the Insprctor, and also to the efficiency dttclosed by Mr Maytie'w pxnminatlon, and then proceeded to dis tribute the prizes. AfL«r the distribution of prizes in the large school, tho infants received similar attention, In closing the ceremonie-i somn singing was credit ably donw by the children, and notice was taken in the infant department that the manners and behaviour of the children showed a marked improvement, and the singing of the school songs ahowed careful | training. The following is the Prix« List Standard I—Mary Shaw 1, Charlie Solway 2, Sydney Gourdie 3, Edward Moason 4, Nellie Patching 5, Crissie Begg and John Brown (equal) 6. Good conduct—Boy—Charlie feolway ; girl— Mary Shaw. 1 Standard ll—Mary Monson 1, Gordon Craighead 2, Charlie Brooke 3, Annie Colyer 4, Cecil Maynard 5, Miles Segers and Ethel Begg (equal) 6. Good conduct —Boy—Gordon Oraighead ; girl—Mary Turner.

Special Geography—Prize given by Mrs Williß—Conway Braddell, 1; prize given by Mr 0. Braddell—Charlie Brooke 2. Standard lll—(upper)—Lucy Mlnnis (Mr Chapman's prize) 1, May Clayton 2, Zepha Daacan, Fanny Leeson and Her bert Clayton (equal) 3; (lower)— May Mcllray 1, Maad Cunningham 2, Margaret Brown 3, Edith McOlatchie 4. Good conduct— Frrnk Greenslade and Bichard Harrold, Drawing and writing—Norman Roberta. Specials—General progress— Blanche Welch. Good conduct—Ethel Walsh—both prizes given by Miss Card. Attendance—Annie Hards and Richard Harrold.

Standard IV — Division A : ftoel Douglas 1 (Mr Zander's prize), Jack Mc- Gregor 2, Annie Norman 3, Flossie Harrison 4. Writing and drawing— Annie Norman. Good conduct—Eddie Miles (presented by E. Stephens, Esq.) Division B: Edward Silcock 1 (Mr Meddins' prize) Harold Revel! 2, Arthur Olaridge 3, Douglas Orr 4. Writing and drawing—Douglas Orir. Good conduct— Fred Spray (presented by Shearman Bros.) Progress and diligence —Hastings Braddell (presented by Mr A. Orr). Map drawing—Douglas Thomas (presented by Mr Braddell). Standard V— Gertrude Meddins 1, Muriel Revel! 2, Florence Craighead 3, Rona Duncan 4, Mary Norman 5, Violet Simpson 6. Conduct—Norman Mac pherson and Lottie Fooks. Writing and Drawing—Percy Thomas. Arithmetic (Mr Craighead's prize)— William Rowan. Standard Vl—Berta Alcorn 1, and Mr H. M. Jones' prize, Kitty Bell 2, Basil Stephens 3, Muriel Bell 4, Ben Barr 5. Special Prizes—Arithmetic, (Mr Silcock's prize)— Alfred Brooke. Writing and Drawing (Mr Watson's prize) —Ben Barr. Conduct (Mr McPherson'e prize)—H. Turner and K. Harris. General Progress —R. Baxter

Standard VII (old)— Papils who have been in this class more than twelve months did not compete for ordinary prizes. Of these the following gained special prizes : —English Grammar and Composition—Olive Meddine (prize given by Mr J. Ward), Arithmetic—Thomas Lawrie (priae given by Mr J. C. Dancan). Standard VII (mvr) ; Upper division- John Smith (handsome desk given by G. A. M, Buckley, Esq )1; Lauria. Kemp thorne 2. Lower division — James Colyer 1. Special Prizes—History and Geography—L. Kempthorne. Arithmetic —K. Breeza (headmaster's prize). Draw ing—F. Williams (Mr Wtlson's prize). Writing—F. Williama(Mr Wilson'sprizs), Conduct—A. McPherscn and Doanie Aehton (Mr Thomas' priaes).

Attendance Prizes—Full attendance— Gerald Breeze, . William Veel, H, McCallnm, L. Oollison. Absent one halt day—William Breeze, Mary .Norman, Absent one day—F. Gobhe, Thomas Lawrie, Highest attendanoe in Nos. 2 and 3 w»r<Js--rR Harold, H, Hepburn, R. Henderson, A. Harris, SBWIRG FfilZBS. Standard VI-Bertha Sparrow 1, Nellie Young 2. Very highly commended— Jean Gourdie, Annie Gourdie, Annie McKenzie. Highly commended—Nellie Steele. Standard V—Berta Alcorn 4, May Canning 2. Standard IV— Vivian Willis 1, Gertrude i Msddins 2. Standard Hr—Violet Smith 1, Agnes Reid 8. Standard ll—Norah Simpson 1, Annie Harris 2. Standard I—Evelyn Davis 1, Alice Warne.

ST PATRICKS PAROCHIAL SCHOOL

The prices were distributed yesterday by Father O'Dotinell as per following l»iiz« I,it«. Good conduct;— Mary Mahouey. Regular attendance: Fifth class— Nellie Madden; fourth ciaaa—Agatha Madden; third class—CflstfoeriaeMahoney; second clasa—-Ellen O'Loughliu; first class—Minnie Oostello ; preparatory— Lena McGulgan. Fifth clasa—Norah Spring 1, Katie Carrol 2-, Adelaide Scott 3* Fourth clasa -Agatha Madden 1,« Mary Drury 2, Franoes Hicks 3. Third a!ass — Anastasia O'Brien 1, Norah Fitzgerald 2, Louisa Bryant 3. . Second class—Minnie Bowden 1, Wini frede O'Connor 2, Violet Hannigan 3. , First standard—Ellen Dore 1, Margaret Halnes 2, Katie Drury 3.

HAMPSTEAD SCHOOL

The annual distribution of prizes at this school took place on Friday.

Mr E. G. Wright, who had been invited to present the prizes, wrote from Surrey Hills thanking the Committee $or re membering him and regretting that pres sure of work preventing his attending. Mr Cropfea, tit© chairman of Committee, addressed a few words to the children, and said that if any children under the Board deserved prises, it was themselves, as was proved by the result of the Inspec tor's examination. IJq, woald not keep them long as he knew they wished to attend the funeral of their late school fellow, Fred Roberts, for, whom a prizß lay now before him, and while sorrowing for his loss, they would believe h,e, Jiad gone to receive a better reward.. At the request of the CWsman, Mr A.. Orr distributed the primes. He referred,to the industry of the children as shown by the work they had done and exhorted them to continue as they were now doing, and speaking to the little ones* ?,aid some .of them w ( ere very yqyyag, but} he hoped they would strive to" grow in learning as the;? did in stature and pass through all the standards with credit! to, .themselves and the school. He pa|d a well deserved compliment to the 6ea,ahers for the earnest and efficient i^anaes in which their work had b#e« done and then distributed the f prices according to the following list, Vrir.m l*ist '^ Standard Vll—Dux, Harry Johnston*, H. Bright 2, F. Al»,6s 5, M. McKee 4 Proficiency ajjr> attendance, Elisabeth Reid Standard Vl—Thomas Stephens 1, A. Patched SJ, U Audrewes 3, W. Conlaii 4. Reseda^ attendance, L, Broker *a$ N.

Standard V—Amy Hunt 1, Emily Baker 2, Ada Orr 3, Mabel \ndrews 4, Ada Robinson 5, Annie Hiichings 8. Proficiency and re«ul*r attendance, M. sage ; regular attendance. H. McElrea

Standard IV Jessie Hobba 1, Elsia ftickman 2, W. Bcrryman 3, May Fergan 4, Mabel Taylor 5, Eunice Buchanan 6," Newman Johns 7. Regular attendance, W. Baker

■Standard lIE-~(Boys), Fred Roberts 1, F. Bakes 2, A. Su^JeyS, Ernaat Pickford 4, Richard Johnstone 5. Regular attend ance, E Pickford (Girls). Robina Hurrell l, Maude Campbell 2, Edith Hyde 3, Jane Blur 4, Amy Dkby 5, M. Cameron 6

Standard ll—BiMa Campbell 1, IssbpJ Ferg«n 2, Thomas Stephens 3, R Sando 4, M. Berryman and F. Batta 5. Regular attendance—Hilda Campbell Standard I. and Infants—Jhch child received a small gift

BOROUGH SCHOOL EXHIBITION

Ihe third annual exhibition of the work of the children atterading the Borough School is now open and is well worth a visit. It will ba » surprise fco many persons to note wh#b excellent; examples of juvenile industry nre there to be seen. Indeed if is much to be re gretfced that it has not been visited by s, much larger number of the public, who have no excuse for missing it, as the admission fee is only sixpence, and for children threepence. With so much that is highly praiieworl-hy, it would bs iraposeible to afford space to notice all the exhibits, and in mentioning some of them we are nob to be supposed to mean that those indicated are alone worthy of special commendation. The needlework gener ally is exceedingly good, gone of it of remarkable excellence, while the outline drawing and writing and specimens of knitting, embroidery, Berlin wool work, and other fancy work all do great credit Ito the yoang exhibitors. Kmbreidered night dresses shown by Berths* Sparrow. Berta Alcorn, and Kathleen Revel! showed remarkably neat work, and the excelled work of Viola Paul, a little girl of eleven years, also deserves speoial mention, including a very prettily-garmented doll, knitted baby's boots, and many other articles. Kitty Bell also earriud off a hoah of prizes, shewing a great variety of plain and fancy work, and some capital proofs of skill in starching and ironing Muriel Bell *lso exhibited a cross-stitched tray-clofclfe and embroided hankerchiefs very skilfo%> done. We also noticed some pretty cro chet neckties the work of Gertie Meddins. an embroidered night gown casfr made* very neatly by Lucy Kempthome, a Hand some Berlin wool-worksofa cufjhien shown, by Violet Simpson, and some remarkably sjood specimens of knitted hos» (one of the best of these by a boy—John Turner, and some excellent exhibits of neatness in darning. Then there were alto proofs oi culinary skill o£ no mean ordes on th*. part of the girls, including some excelled jam, and fancy biscuits macb by Kktr Bell, Victoria sandwiches by Bart* Alcorn and sponge rolls by Gsrtie Bted dins. The boys also had sons very in teresting andcreditable exhibit^ including a set of bookshelves, the uprights ingeniously made of eotloa reefed shown by Gordon Mflddins, jome well-. built yachts made by C Ttofeti' G, W. Braddell, and P. Bevell; a gw'J' gate, a model steamer, a vnry well c» rve A fretwork box and a picture frame. j»r i t u n work of Charles Mitchell j an liaj-J ou -T, contrived japanned eoai-box r M A a bw George Tamer, and collections of i nsoCfc 7 birds' eggs, fossils, «*»., *W n £v C AW, G. Thomas, « d < £ ™ b* G' irs^ bUI- h> Mr McDonald! and a model of the \alkyrie built by Mr J. Bateman, L^don yoHoringis the PRIZE K.EST

| Pin Cushion—Jeannie Gourd ie 2, Maude I Corbett vhc Fish Needle-case -Kitty Bell c Map.-Fra n k WUrams 1, Harold Ravell and William Payne 2 Cooking — fecones, Kitty Bell 1; Kisses, Kitty Bell 1; Sponge C» ike, Bertha Alcorn and Gertie Meddina Jl; Almond Oakfa, Kitty Bell 1 ; Alraonc I Biscuit*, Kitt^ Bell 1 - y Snow Eggs, Berl ha Alcorn 1; Preserved Gooseberry, Xii :ty Bell 1; Preserved Black Currant, Kitt" y Bell 1 Yachts made by boys—Char] lesTottjl; ste«mer made by boys—Charlit»Mitchell 2 m ßook Case —Gordon Meiidins (Mr Thomas' prize) Wicket Gate—Chades Mitch ell (Mr H. Friediander'a prize) Machine for making Whip-cord—-Toha Turner 2 Picture Frame—May Clayton ho Wish-Bone Cards—Bertha Alcorn • Dressed Dolls—Bertha Alcorn 1, Olive Meddina 2, Gertie Meddins.v h c Hemstitched Handkerchiefs a.nd Mafca— Bertha Alcorn 1, Kitty Beli 2; Hem stitched Pillow Case, B. McClatchievhc. Macrame Bracket and Pockellsa—Minnie Randall 1; Macrame Handbag—Vlrienna WHlls 2 Set D'oyleys—Donnie Aahfcott 1 Drawn Thread Mats—Kitty Bell v h a - ?/ aZ tt Jll^ Tray Clo"1» Chrlasla MoOlatehle 2 Hand-painted Bntterflies—Kitfcy Bell 2 Cross-stitch Tray Cloth—Muriel BeJM Knitted Stockings—John Torner 1, Ad» Welsh 2 . . Darned Stocking, special prlz^preeente^ by Mr SUcock—Mary Tame* 1, Florr» Craighead 2, Barbara Simpson vhc Darning—Kitty Bell, special Pillow Sham—Kitty Bell 1 Worked Velvet Cushion—Violet '&irap son 1

Baby's Crochet Jackefc-OHre Tjleddint 2; Crochat Slippers—Muriel Resell 2 Brush and Comb Bag -. Kathlean Revell 1 ; Bead Collar—Nellie Moore 2 Starching and Ironing-Kitty Bell 1, Muriel Bell 2 • ' Writing Pad with all appliances-J Turner 2 Album SoMp^eorgja White 1; stamp, George White 1 > v* Creation of Sheila, Coral, ete—Georee Thomas 1; Birds TSggs-E. Alcorn I, Jred Spray commended jinsecta—Qeorsre. Howes 1 ' *

A meeting of the jDomain Board h called for 7.9fton Thursday evening, to consider the question of Ijhe rider to the verdiut of the jury at the recent inquest, re the Domain awwMming baths forwarded te the Chairman "toy the aeting-eoroner. ,a

It is with delep regret that w>e Jiate to resort fche death of Mr Munkek Brace, o£ Seafield, who died aboat? half past eight o'clock this mayoing. Some lew weeks ago he had an attack of brain fever 'buc improved s© much *ha* hopes were entertained of his recovery. However, the improvement waa only temporary, and a relapse occardng, the attack feerminated as seated above, Mr Bract was an old resident in the district, and greatly respected for his genial and kindly dis position, and Bterling qualitits. Afc the time of his.death he was Chairman of the Wakanui Road Board, the Seafield School Comroitt©®, and a or eminent member of the leeal A. and P. Association, In the deliberations of which body the absence of his practical knowledge and sound advice will ba much felt. The funeral will leave the residence of Mr 0. Reid, (near the Domain), at 1 o'clock p.m 0 tomorrow (Sunday);

LONG JOURNEYS MY LAND.

During these Wolfe** Sehnajjgw will be found an invaluable travelling companion. Ib promote* digeetioo, &n$ ?esu?ei refu.lft*

THE ASHBtJKTON OUABBIAN i SATURDAY, DECEMBEK 21, 1896*



Business Notices. Cheaper Than Ever. G. J. NEIL L IN Premises lately occupied by F. Nokes, Bootmaker, next Sheabman JBROB i Ladies' Trimmed Hats 4s lid Boys' and Girls' Sailor Mats lOd each MILLINERY OF EVBBY DESCRIPTION. Ladies' Norfold Bodice 2s 9d New Dress Goods Goods 6§d Good Washing Prints 3a lid dozen >'ew Dress Goods Is Good White Muslin 3s lid dozen Corsets 2s 3d pair GLOVES AND RIBBONS AT YOUR OWN PRICE. Men's All Wool Colonial Twfied Suits 19s 6d Boys' Trousers at Any Price Men's Kaiapoi Tweed Suits 22s 8d Men's Trousers 6s lid °yBHATS, 80AF3, SHIRTS, AND TIES AT HALF PRICE BOOTS. BOOTS, BOOTS. AH Our Boots are made Specially to our order. Every Pair Guaranteed. Men's Nail Shooters 7s lid Women's Shoes 4s 6d Men's Bluchers 4s 9d Women's Shoes 5s lid to Tj£"3ftra 61nd shqesJ>f_ syery description Q. J. NEILL, BPRNETT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS. Mew Jewellery for C'taritfmiis and lew Year Presents JUST RECEIVED EIRSCT FROM THE HOME MANUFACTURERS. A NICE SELECTION OP SMALL AND INEXPENSIVE ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR CHRI&TIHAB PRESENTS. <3P" Pay a Visit to the Leading Jewellery Establishment in the district, where is to be seen the Largest and Finest Stock of Gold and Silver Jewellery N.B.—AU Goods marked k plain figures specially Low for the CHRISTMAS TRADE, DIX IT WATCHES, Open faco and Hunting cases, from 20s to 30y, are the Best S. SAL EX, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, EAST STREET. CHRISTMAS 1885. The C-ompSimwls of the Season to /111. — IVEW FRUIT — FLETCHER BROS.. TTAViS JUST RECEIVED their First Shipment of New Season's Fruit O. ' and it is Without Doubt some of THE FINEST FRUIT THAT HAS EVER COME TO THIS MARKET 10 Cases Finest Vostistza Currants , 5 Oases Preserved Peaches 10 Oases Finest Eleme Raisins , 5 Oases Preserved Apricots 10 Cases Finest Valencia* r> Oases Preserved Pears, etc •>0 Cases Finest Sultanas .10 Boxes Muscatels, Spanish and "•J Cases Finest French Prunes California^ 30 Dozen Essence Lemon. 2") dozen o Boxes Persian Dates ' Essence Vanilla, Codiineal, etc, j 10 Boxes Turkey Figs specially prepared for Fletcher 5 Oases Preserved Ginger •go Boxes Dessicated Cocoanut 3 Cwt feeing Sugar 2 Oases Valencia Almonds 2 Cases Jordan Almonds 2 Sacks Walnuts 3 Cases Sicily Almonds o Sacks Barcelona Nuts 5 Owt Scotch Mixtures o Owt Conversations Preserving 1 Season 1895-9ti. We have, in Stock and to Arrive 1"5 TONS OF FINEST CANE SUGAR IN 561b and 701b BAGS. ThisSuw can be thoroughly relied upon for making jam of finest quality. This Sugar is solely used by Kirkpatnck in the maafacture of their Celebrated <X' Jams. #@iii Jars. •***»* Jars< W ALL SORTS AND SIZES AT PRICES WITHIN THE REACH OF ALL Mason Jars, quarts and half-gallon s.zea; lib Glass Jars with tops, 21b GkBS Jars with tops; White Jjw, three k.a net-also|, a.nice line of TUMBLERS, AT A VERY LOW FIGURE Benin's Patent milk Bucket. We havp in «<-ock these celebrated Bucket., with or withoufc Strainer. Thiß I rPiil v a .Splendid Patent and is a much superior idea to the old style of Bucket' ' The following are five reasons why you should buy «c:-. (1) It is perfect for holding between the knees while milking (-2) The corner foims a Hp for easy pouring (3) It U much easier to carry than the round bucket (i) It is nofc so cumbersome (5) It wilt hold three and a half gallons .FLETCHfc'h ?ROS, CASH SUPPLY STORES, i.-3JA--b-T BTItE ET, ASHB URT UN, V AND ilv and 118 High Street, Christohurch.



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i Wanted. WESLEY AN Church. — To-morrow, i Preacher— fJ ho Key T. G. Brooks. Pubjecta : Morning, 'Jesus'; evening. I'Declining to apologise.' Strangers cor | dially invited. 12 139 X> RIM ITT v¥ Methodi^c^h^rcir. 1 _Jl Camp Meeting in tho Domain or< Sunday morning at 11, afternoon at 3, fvenii»j> at 6. Love ttvist in church at 7.15 p.m. Short addresses. Lively winging. 12 141 - 'IUMJi: and kub ih« la tit all. Wonder- V> ful values for all ; nest c»sh valoe better than a trumpery present. C*rds, Booklets, beaurifu'ly fiui.-hed, in great variety. Must ha sold. Packets excep tional value.—H. M. Jones. I[1 0 R SALE — Four-roomed House, Washhonse, Two stalled Stable, and Buggy Shed. Apply—Mrs Bright, Alford Forest, Road. 12 g7 WANTED Known—Cycles thoroughly overhauled and enamelled. Tyres a specialty.—E. Knight, Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. 12 85 TX^NRY HOOPER, River Bank , I I, Garden, Allenton, begs to notify that he will call on old customers and new onea three times a week with Vegetables and Fruit of all kinds in season. Young plants for sale. 11 104 HOLIDAY Suits—A Nice Kalapol Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knfoker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 455, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's WANTED Known—Men's Suits 17e 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9s lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid, Capa 6d,— Ihe Corner. W. H. Collier WANTED— Ladies to see ihe latest styles In Boots and Shoes,— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. JAM JARS, JAM JARS.—Fletohek Bros, are jast landing a large ship ment of Jam Jars of all kinds. Mason Screw Top Jars in Quart and Half-gallon Jars afc very low prices; also Fruit Preserving Sugar of the very best quality, in 561b and 701b Bags, at cquaily low rates.—Fletcher Bros., East Street, Aahbarton. Telephone 24 WANTED— Every man to tryMELLOR's Bluchers, only 4s lid. ANTED Known—l am a Bnyer of Bottles—pints, quarts. Whiskey, and Brandy • also Old Iron, wrought and cas^; Bones in large or small lots ; Zinc, Brass, and Horse Hair.—Charles Brown, bottom of Havelock, Street, Ashbnrton. 11144 pHRISTMAS &NEW YEAR CARDS, V^ 1895 98. A New, Choice and Beauti ful Assortment of the latest designs, Packets of Cards at all prices to suit everybody. Booklets, Fancy Calendars, ccc.—L. F. Andrewes & Co., Stationers Hall 12 I 5 T 11HB Very Litest.—Strawberries and X. Ice Cream 6d per plate at H- A. Flower's, the People's Confectioner. Iced Boston Cream and other drinks, / ENTLEMEN who wish to dress ' T comfortably, and with good taste and economy, should visit our Clothing and Outfitting Department.—Mitchell AND TnitNER. mRY PLKTCHKR BROS, for your -*- Christmas Fruita.' They are of the finest quality that are procurable, and at the lowest possible prices. See the quality and judge for yourselves.— Fletcher Bros., Ashburton \kt ANTED Known—We are now VV showing all kinds of Summer Drapery, MiUin°ry, &c. Everything marked as low as possible, —H. C, Segers, Melford House. mO LADIES-Spring Cleaning. Before JL re-arranging your rooms pay us a visit. Our Stock of Furnishing Drapery la very large, and includes evsrything necessary for the beauty and comfort of a home. —Mitchbil and Turner. WANTED Known —Dresses made to order in our well-known superior style and finish for 10a 6d. —Ashbnrton Drapery Company. 11J 78 pHRISTMAS, 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 Aehbnrton, and at a price within the reach of all. A trial solicited.—E, Mahood, East Belt Cash Store. riHRISTMAS and New ¥ear Presents \J —Boys and Girls and other New Annuals. New Books for School Prises er Presentations, School Committees and others supplied at Lowest Prices. New Fancy Goods, including Japanese, fancy China and glass ware. Toys of various kinds and at all prices. All goods at Lowest prices for Caah.—L. F. Andrewes and Co., Stationer's Hall WAROO ! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents U 108



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