Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1895 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

5 At the Police Court this morning before Mr Alfred Harrison, J.P., a first offender was convicted of drunkenness and dis charged. In the Hampsfcead school prize list supplied, the name of Percy Hendry was omitted, as the winner of a regular attendance prize, On Christmas Eve Mr McDonald, Victoria street, R^ngiora, commemorated his one hundredth birthday. He is still full of vigour and possesses all his faculties. Owner" of horses are reminded that entries for bhe novel race and acceptances for all handicaps at the Tinwald Racing Club's annual meeting close this evening at nine o'clock, at Lagan _ Hotel, Tinwald. At Wanganui on Christmas Eve two sailors on the St Kilda had a fight. Arthur • Larson was stabbed in the left side, and is in the hospital. The other man, Peter Kohde, was arrested and remanded till Monday. The Rev W. L. Salter, a well-known clergyman, who has occupied circuits in various parts of the colony during the past 18 years, severs his connection with the Wesleyan Church inconsequence of a ohangeof his conviction on the subject of baptism. An Edinburgh man taught a canary to perform, for that bird, a rather unusual musical feat, that is, to whistle distinctly two lines of the song, * Up in the morning early.' The bird is of the common breed and is but fourteen months old. While training the eanary, the owner kept it apart from birds of its own variety, and surrounded it by linnets. A figure of a Hon, carved in heart of totara, which has surmounted the pre mises of Messrs E. W. Mills and Co., in Lambtoo quay, Wellington, was removed to the firm's new premises on the re claimed land last week, and though it has been exposed for thirty-eight years to wind and weather, it was found to be as sound as on the day when it was pub up. The figure weighs between 4cwt and scwt, and is 6ft in length and 4ft high. The grievance as to the 7625 acres which it is claimed the Crown took poss ession of in excess of the area purchased by it from the Natives in the Pahiatua Block, which has beun frequently before Parliament, is to be considered at a sitt ing of the Native Land Court which is to beheld at Woodville next month. The Court is to ascertain the amount of compensation (if any), not exceeding £1900, which should be paid to the Native owners. The improvements on the Tinwald race course are now completed. The top dressing to the course has made the going very good, and th« increased accommoda tion to the officials' 'quarters should be of much benefit to those interested. The Domain is looking its best, and the large number of exoumonisis who will, under the better inducement, undoubtedly attend the Tinwald Racing Club's meeting on New Year's Day, will have little to regret having selected such a suitable pfcniclng ground. The Committee appointed by the Vic torian Legislative Oounctl to inquire into money-lenders' practices, consequent on certain statements made in Parliament, reported that they found that, in some cases as high as 30 per cent was charged, not only en the amounts actually lent, but on heavy bonuses in addition. In the Committee's opinion steps should be taken to prevent a continuance of the system of usury disclosed, and they recommend legislative action to make money-lenders of this class register their transactions and put reasonable limits on their charges. The Eveniwj Post, Wellington, publishes the following paragraph :—The little lads employed to deliver telegrams in New Zealand are not permitted (as they are in the other colonies) to accept Christmas presents, but it seems that such can be handed to the officer in charge, and the practice has been to form a prize fund with the amounts so presented, and reward those lads who obtain the greatest number of marks for punctuality, smartness, civility, and cleanliness. Mr John Murrell, manager for Huddarb, Parker and Co., who sends us this information, adds :—'l think it is only fair that people desirous of marking their appreciation of the virtues named should have the above information and this opportunity of assisting to build up a decent prise fond for Christmas, 199V No doubt other business people will respond liberally to so kindly an appeal, The Wellington Post of Saturday asks this question, and continues :-— • Has a chemist any right to sell such fancy articles as pen-knives, curling-tongs, hair tooth, and nail brushes, combs, hand mirrors, toilet soaps, and sponges, and yet retain the privileges of his calling? A large number of the chemists of the city were present to hear a charge before the Stipendiary Magistrate against David T. Orr, chemist, on an information, laid by Mr Shanaghan, Inspector of Factories, for having kept his shop open on a Wednesday afternoon. Dr Findlay appeared for the Inspector, and Mr ! Skerrett for the accused. The facts were admitted, and were that the accused and all other Wellington chemists sold the articles mentioned above. Dr Findlay seated that the case was a test one, and nothing more than a nominal, penalty would be asked for. After argument, an adjournment till January 17 was. agreed to, The quarterly meeting of the Ashburton Lodge of Oddfellows w»s held in the Orange Hall on Frday evening last There was a large attendance of members and visitors. The N.6., Bro C. Muir, presided. The sick visitors having repor ted, the sick pay and other accounts were passed for payment. A large amount of correspondence was received and dealt with, A new set of rules and order for the guidance of the Chairman was presen ted for consideration, and being discussed atlengththeywere approved of. P.P.G.M. Bro J. Tuqkar resigned his position as a member of'the building committee, P.G Bro J. H. Maynard was elected in his place. The election of officers was proceeded with, the following being elected :—N.G.PO. Bro W. E. Dolman, V.G, Bro H. Craighead, G.M. Bro J. Swanson, E.S, Bro C. Campbell, Auditor P.O. Bro J. Swanson. Owing to the length of the basiness and lateness of the hour, the appointments of minor officers and the installation were postponed until naxt meeting. The Lodge was closed in j due form, i ! 1 I ! E i i I I I i i I

CHRISTMAS.

ST STEPHEN'S CHURCH

i The Christ mas festival was duly ob served at JSt. Stephen's Church, and the services were of a very bright and joyful character. The chuich was decorated on j Christmas eve by a party of workers I under the direction of Mrs Williams, who I designed the whole of the work. Never has St. Stephen's Church locked so well. Instead of the usual piling of evergreens in meaningless masses, exquisite taste and bkill had wrought for quality and pot for quantity, and the general effect was most pleasing to the eye. Over the altar the word *4 Emmanuel" appeared in red and white, and everywhere flowers, etc., of thesame colore reigned supreme, A carol service on entirely novel lines was held on Christmas eve, and was ?ery well attended. The carols and anthems were exceptionally well rendered by the choir, which was well supported by a' strong orchestral accompaniment. The anthem-—" It came upon the midnight clear," by Sir A. Sullivan, was particularly pleasing, the high soprano solo running through the melody being well taken by Miss Esther Gates. Mrs Williams' full rich voice was heard to great advantage in the solo part of the carol "See amid the winter snow," Messrs Bowman Fox, T. A. Gates, H, Fooks and R. S. Bean, read the specially selected lessons. Dr Green wood was to have read one lesson, but he was called out of church soon after the service began. A short address by the Vicar, on the words—" There was no room for them in the inn," followed by a prayer, and the Benediction concluded a most delightful service, which was thoroughly appreciated by all who were privileged to be present. Such a service cannot fail to bring home to the heart the blessed lessons of the holy season of Christmas, and it is hoped that the service thus happily inaugurated by the Vicar will, in God's providence, be con tinued in future years. > On Christmas day services were held at 7.30 a.m. and 11 a.m., holy communion being celebrated at both services. There were ninety communicants in all. The special music was well rendered under Mr H. Gates' leadership, Mrs Glaridge pre siding at the organ and supported by corneth and violins, etc. The Christmas hymns were heartily taken up by the congregations. At the early celebration the Vicar gave an address on the incarna tion, founded on Hebrews i., 1 j and at the midday service the text was St. Luke ii 14, "On earth, peace." Special reference was made to the attitnde of America towards England, and a hope ex pressed that christian sentiment, which has now leavened the world, would ulti mately prevail over rude force, and that the great English speaking nations with one common destiny (as those charged with the evangelization of the worid) would never again meet in shock of arms. An alliance between these two nations would practically mean universal peace for the world, and both nations springing from one common stock should ever re member that "blood is thicker than, water" During the service a special prayer for peace and the averting of war was offered up. The offertories on Christ mas day, amounting to £4, were devote to Sunday school work. A service held in the Old Men's Home by the Rev T. A. Hamilton on Christmas eve at 4 p.m. was much appreciated by the inmates.

THE CHURCH OF THE HOLY NAME

Special efforts had been, made by will ing workers to decorate the Church of the Holy Name in honor of Christmas. The altar was beautified with flowers tastefully arranged, the spotless white of the many Christmas lilies being relieved by flowers of other colors while large vases of floral beauties were placed on either side of the altar. The altar of the Blessed Virgin was also tastefully decorated, and wreaths of evergreens dashed with white lillies were festooned from column to column across the body of the church. The air was heavy with the odour of flowers and the whole scene was very effective. On Christmas Eve Mass was celebrated at midnight by the Very Rev Canon O Donnell, and for the occasion a strong orchestra assisted Mr Jones' very effecient Qhok. The Christ mas carol 'Hail, holy Babe,' was sung— the verses by Misses Prendergast and McDowell, with a light pizzicato acconv paniraent to giva harp effects, and the refrain by the full ahoir. tsolos were sune by Misses Bsrg and Healey, and by Messrs Hlggiaa and Wilson, in the course of the Mans, the music for which had been specially seclected by the conductor, Mr David I. Jones, and was sung beautifully throughout. Perhaps the most telling of all the numbers Bung was the Adeste Fidelia, Novello's setting, in which the orchestra was eminently useful and effec tive. Father O'Donnell preached a sermon full of good counsel, and at the close tendered from the altar to the members of the orchestra his own thanks and the thanks of the congregation for the aid given that night. Tha rev gentlemen also thanked the choir for their excellent work during the service, A grand march composed by the con ductor, Mr Jones, was played by the orchestra, and was intended to "play! out" the oongregation, bub the best of compliments was paid to both the com position and its pcs formanoe. The people, sat it ot\t] to the end.

CONCERT.

There waa a large attendance at Baring Square ehuroh on Thursday evening on the occasion of fche coacart giyen by Mr Albert Oorrick, and a company of friends from Ohristchurch. The concert opened with a piano duet played by Mr and Miss Corrick and a oaroi followed sung by all the voices in the company. The soloists comprised Mrs Oorrick, Miss Corrick and Miss A. Oorrick, Miss Watson, the Rev. ! A. Mitchell, Mr E. Lovell, and Mr A. F. Yoang. It is a long time since we had a visit from the Oorrick family,—a good many years in fa at—and the yonng ladies who so delighted their audience on Thurs day evening are no longer the little child | ren we laab remember them j but the visit was a welcome one, and we trust; it will not be the last, Mra Oorrick is still the favorita she always was in Ashburfcon, and her daughters with all the freshness of youth on their side have voices wonder fully lUije their mother's, and certainly sing with her excellent taste. Miss Wat son, whose singing of Scotch songs was much admired, has a charming mezzo so prano voice, whiohshehas well under con trol, and she sings with much feeling and expression. With the Bey. Mr Mitchell's sinking Ashburton is already familiar, and he was popular as usual. With Mr B. Lovell, the tenor of the company, he sang the duet " Love and War," and here it may be mentioned that the piano was just a trifle too powerful for the voices—a fault that could be noted more than once during the evening. Mr Lovell possesses a beautiful tenor voice, wd the songs he chose ware admirably suited to him, white Mr A. F. Young is a baritone of considerable power. Alto gether it was an excellent concert, and the audience were indebted to, Mr Corrick for an evening's, enhsfftainment of a very auperioi character.

Model yacht Club.

A friendly match was arranged to be sailed on the Tinwald Domain water, between some Christchuieh and Aehhur ton models on Boxing JUay. Five boats competed. There was a splendid wind, and half a dozen matches were got off to the satisfaction of everybody. There was a more than ordinary number of casualties before the dangers to be avoided were discovered—a few boats running into » bed of waterweed in the fairway and had to be rescued by a special messenger, and a cutter foundered head first in a heavy squall, and had to be rescued by * swimmer, f his is the first time the chxb have had an opportunity to test their boats in open water, and the result ler gratifying. The Club have to thank the Tinwald Domain authorities for placing the water at their disposal, and hope thai: a more extensive trial will be made soon.

South Rakaia Sports and Races.

BOH.IM& DAY

The fall report of this meeting will appear afterwards. The following art' the winners of the various events:— Maiden Flat Raoe—Silver King, 1> Regent, 2. Maiden Trot—Damper, 1; Dexter, 2. Ladles' Parse—Silver King, 1; Mfagr Queen, 2. Handicap Trob—Dexter, 1: Damper, 2. Farmers' Plate- bilver King, 1; Fly away, 2. Selling Rice—Tessa, 1 • Pioaghboy 2. AMATEUR ATHLETICS. 120 yards Hurdlea—J. MeMiUan 1J J. A. Rule, 2 ; J. Rourke, 3, 100 yards—J. Davison, 1; R. A; Gray* 2; J. J. O'Nell, 3. 220 yards—R. A. Gray, 1j L. Broad, 2 ; J. F. Henry, 3. 440 yards-G. S. Hardy, 1; H, A* Inwood, 2; L. Board, 3. CABH ATHLETICS, 100 yards— R. Peokham, 1; J, Shaan«w # 440 yards— M. McAnulty, Ij. J, Shannon, 2. The dance was well attended ib the evening and the rain kept off till 3.30 on Friday morning.

Loan and Mercantile Company.

London, r^aeembet 2& In their letter to Th% Times Mesrei" Fraquandand Young •. explain that on November 15 the'/ informed Mr Martin, the Chairman, of Directors of the New Zealand, L oan an d Mercantile Agency Comply, of the amount of the deficit, \) U t the Board did not mention thi^ fa the report, The Times says the whole trouble arose through no one person or body* being r^ade responsible for the entire scheme.

Wreck and Loss of Life

London, December 26 The Liverpool schooner Moresby has; been wrecked at Dungarvan, oa ther Irish coast. Twenty-one persons were* drowned, including David Mickie,. described as a son of the Melbourne* clergyman. A lifeboat in attempting to* reach » wreck at Kingston on the Irish coasts capsized, and fifteen of her crew ware lost.

LATEST CABLE NEWS.

LABOE.

liONdon, December 26 The Free Labourers Association is assisting the employees on strike on theOlyde.

The Venezuelan Difficulty

New Yokk, December 25 The New York World declares that Mr Cleveland planned his present move fully six months ago, and the message then framed was more mon strous than the one recently delivered, and really amounted to a crime on the people of the country; A leading English author hag appealed to American ties of blood and literature in favor of the maintenances of peace. December 26.. Venezuela is appealing to kindraf States for help in the event of aa outbreak of war. The New York Press states it is useless for the Republic to hope for any assistance. London, December 26 The Prince of Wales, speaking at York, replied to the New YorhWorMs articles, and expressed his belief that' the crisis would be arranged ia a manner satisfactory to both countries,, and that the same warm friendship which had existed for many years, would continue. The Times correspondent telegrapks that the Prince of Wales, by M» speech, showed he well understood, the* feeling of parties in the United States* an/i the opinion in the country is that they can accept his message as being equally gratifying to both, and as likely to be interpreted as expressing, the Queen's sentiments. Sydney, December 26 Pulpit reference was made in some* of the churches yesterday to the diffi culty between the Uaited States and England, and earnest hopes wer» expressed that peace would be main tained.

The Medical School

Adelaide, December ft | In consequence of Government stopping the grant of £600 per annum to the medical school, the University Council has notified that the lecturer's services will be dispensed with at the end of six months.

A. Sensational Leap.

Sydney, December 2ft A sensational attempt to comijiifc suicide was made at Heir Majesty's Theatre last evening. Daring the pantomime performance a man named Smith, who was sitting in the top gallery, after remarking to a compan ion, " I am full up of life,* dived over the rail into the stalls. The theatre is a three-tier one s and the marvel is that the man's terrible act did not kilt someone sitting in the stalls. Fortun ately he fell between two people*, smash ing three chairs to atoms, The man was picked up in a half sense ; less state, but singular to say he is not supposed hy the medical men to be in a daagerous condition. No bones wea» broken but he is injured; internally. So suddenly did the whote thing occur, and as the theatre was in semi darkness, very few were aware of the incident, the man being removed^ very qqfakly, fifo fall wa« forty feet.

THE A3HBUKTGN GUABDIAN: FBIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1895.



Business Notices, Cheaper Thau Ever. G. J. NE I L L IN Premises lately occupied by F. Nokbs, Bootmaker, next Shearman ■Bros Ladies' Trimmed Hats 4s lid Boys' and Girls' Sai'or Hats lOd each MILLINEKY OF EVEEY DESCRIPTION. Ladies' Norfold Bodice 2s 9d New Dress Goods Goods 6Jd Good Washing Prints 3a lid dozen New Dress Goods Is Good White Muslin 3a lid dozen Corsets 2a 3d pair GLOVES AND RIBBONS AT YOUR OWN PRICE. Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits 19s 6d Boys' Trousers at Any Peioe Men's Kaiapoi Tweed Suits 22s 6d Men's Trousers 5s lid °yBHATS, 30AFS ( SHIRTS, AND TIES AT HALF PRICE BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. All 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 Me0 TAW mB rOOrs AND SHOES OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Q. J. NEILL, BURNETT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS.



Hew Jewellery for Christmas and lew Year Pregents JUST RECEIVED EIRECT FROM THE HOME MANUFACTURERS. A NICE SELECTION OF SMALL AM) INEXPENSIVE ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRKNfilTfl. p!t^ Pay a Visit to the Leading Jewellery Establishment in the district, where is to he seen the Largest and Finest Stock of Gold and Silver Jewellery 2JJ.B.—AU Goods marked in plain figures specially Low for the CHRISTMAS TRADE. DIXIT WATCHES, Open face and Hunting cases, from 20s to 30s, are fcbe Best 8. SAL EX, WATCHMAKEK AND JEWELLEB, EAST STREET.



CHRISTMAS 1885. flic Compliments of tiie Season to All. ~~]«JBW FRUIT — FLETCHER BROS.. HAViS JUST RECEIVED their First Shipment of New Season's Fruit and it is Without Doubt some of THE FINEST FRUIT THAT HAS EVER COME TO THIS MARKET 40 Cases Finest Vostizza Currants .5 Oases Preserved Peaches 20 Oases Finest Eleme Raisins 5 Oases Preserved Apricots 10 Oases Finest Valencias 5 Oases Preserved Pears, etc? 20 Oases Finest Sultanas 10 Boxes Muscatels, Spanish and 2 Oases Finest French Prunes California!* 50 Dozen Essence Lemon, 25 dozen 5 Boxes Persian Dates Essence Vanilla, Cochineal, etc., 10 Boxes Turkey Figs specially prepared for Fletcher 5 Cases Preserved Ginger js ros , 5 Boxes Deesicated Cocoanut ' 3 Cwt Iceing Sugar 2 Oases Valencia Almonds ' 2 Cases Jordan Almonds 2 Sacks Walnuts 3 Cases Sicily Almonds 5 Sacks Barcelona Nuts 5 Owt Scotch Mixtures [ 5 Cwt Conversations Preserving ieason l§!)5-96. We have in Stock and to Arrive 115 TONS OF FINEST DANE SUGAR IN 561b' and 701b BAGS. - 'Ibis Sugar can. be thoroughly relied upon for making jam of finest quality. This Sugar is solely used by Kirkpatrick in the manfacture of their Celebrated CX' Jams, Jam Jars. Jam Jars, IN ALL SORTS AND SIZES AT PRICES WITHIN THE REACH OF ALL Mason Jars., quarts and half-gallon sizes; lib Glass Jars with tops, 21b filftss Jars with tops; White Jars, three in a nesfe ■ also, a nice line of TUMBLERS, AT A VERY LOW FIGURE Benin's Patent milk Bucket. We have in stock these celebrated Buckets, with or without Strainer. This is really a Splendid Patent and is a much superior idea to the old style of Bucket. The following are five reasons why you should buy ome :— (1) It Is perfect for holding between the knees while milking (2) The corner forms a lip for easy pouring (3) It is much easier to carry than the round bucket (4) It is not so cumbersome (5) It will hold three and a half gallons lIIIIIIWWWI ifil IiiMIMHMHMHI FLETCHER BEOS., CiSH SUPPLY STORES, BAST STREET, ASHBURTGN, AND 116 and 118 High Streat, Cliristchurck. Box 6T Telephone 34



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Wanted. liX>UND, in Tauered Street, oae Cart } Rug. Owner can have same on paying cost of this advertisement — James Tasker, Tancrad Street. 12 164 Of ANTED Known —Beaths Great " Gift Season extended to the New Year.—G. L. Beath & So,, Tancred Street 12186 ELS TON'S Fancy Fair. Selling off, Selling off, Selling off. Fancy Goods and Presencs of all descriptions. Giving up business. 12 169 it ANTED.—Smart Boy to assist in W Store, drive cart, etc. Une with knowledge of book-keeping preferred. Apply, East Belt Cash Store, Saturday. 12 168 FOR SALE, privateiy, the Horse and Trap lately nsed by Mr J. Edwards for carrying the mails. Apply Mrs ; Edwards, Alford Forest Road. 12170 • I ,0 Let—Six-roomed House, Cameron X street west. Possession January 1. Apply, Geo. Lew, Builder. 12 162 WANTED Known—Cycles thoroughly overhauled and enamelled. Tyres a specialty.—E. Knight, Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. 12 85 WANTED, to Lease, in Geraldine o* Ashburton counties, House, con taining five or six rooms, bathroom with garden and paddock. — Drummonb- Sharfjs, Mount Fyffe, Eaikoura, Marl boro. 12 162 WANTED Known—Mrs Smith, Dress maker (tate of London West), has Removed from Cameron street to Have lock street, opposite Army Barracks. 12 148 "CIOR SALE — Four-roomed House, *- Washhotrse, Two-stalled Stable, and Baggy Shed. Apply—Mrs Bright. Alford Forest Road. 12 qJ WANTED Known-60 pairs Ladies and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only.—Andrew Orr 10 136 TxifiNßY HOOPER, River Bank .XZL Garden, Allenton, begs to notify that he will call on old easterners and new ones three times a week with Vegetables and Fruit of all kinds in season. Young plants for sale. 11 104 WANTED Known—24o Pairs of Sample Boots at cost price.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. -TO ANTED Known—We are now VV showing all kinds of Summer Drapery, Millinery, &c. Everything marked as low as possible,—H. C. Segers, Melford House. i WANTED Known—No old fashioned Goods at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. HOLIDAY Suits-rA Nice Kaiapol Suit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 455, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's WANTED Known—Men's Suits 17s 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9a lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid, Caps 6d.— Ihe Corner. W. H. Collier rTIHE Very Latest.—Strawberries and .X. Ice Cream 6d per plate at H. A. Flower's, the People's Confectioner. Iced Boston Cream and other drinks. WANTED Known—Girls' neat Kid Shoes 5s 6d at Mellor's Zea landia Boot Store. MEN'S Bluchers ss, a good Strong Nailed Shooter at 8s 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoea from la 9d a pair at R, Alcorn's WANTED— Ladies to see ihe latest styles In Boots and Shoes.— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. T'«./"ANTEDKnown— Go ioTheCormer * w for Newest Styles In Drapery and Millinery—W. H Oollier. WANTED Known—For goo 1 value in Drapery, Millinery, <&c, go to Melford Honse. Tickets tor presents given to all cash purchasers,—H, C Seoers, nno LADlES—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.—Mitchell and Turner. OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorn s new shop, Baker's Buildings. |1T ANTED Known— Mellor'p Zea. W landia Boot Store is the cheapest Boot shop in Ashburton, WANTED Known—Dresses made to order in our well-known superior style and finish for 10a 6d. —Ashbutrton Drapery Company. 11J78 / y ENTLEMEN who wish to dress '"T comfortably, and with good taste and economy, should visit our Clothing and Outfitting Department,—Mjtchell and Turner. WANTED Known—Repairing mu3e to look like new. Mell'r's Zealandia Boot Store. mRY FLETCHER BROS, for your A Christmas Fruits. They are ot the finest quality that are procurable, and at the lowest possible prices. See the quality and judge for yourselves.— Fletcher Bros.. Aahburton ANTED Known—Mellor s Boots and Shoes stand like brass ; try a pair. W~ ANTED—Every man to try Mellor's Bluchers, only 4s lid. ANTED Known—Mellor's Zea landia B.)ot Store has Ladies' Kid Shoes at 6s 6d. /CHRISTMAS, 1895—1 beg to thank my friends and the public at large for the liberal support extended to me since I started business three months ago. I have now received a quantity of Goods suitable for the Christmas and New Year trade, second to none in Ashburton, and at a price within the reach of all. A trial solicited.—E. Mahood, East Belt Cash Store. WANTED— Everybody to examine the Goods and Prices at Mellor's Zeatandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—We are now giving Tickets for Presents to all cash purchases of Lrapery, Millinery, &c —H. C. Seoers. Melford Honae. WANTED Known—Stacks of cheap Boots and Shoes at Mellor's ! Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—l am a Buyer of Bottles—pints, quarts. Whiskey, and Brandy ; also Old Iron, wrought and cast £ Bones in largo or small lots ; Zinc, Brass, and Horse Hair.—Charles Brown, Jsyttom of Havelocii, Sfcreef, Aehborton. a Hi



Wanted. WAROOi THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108



JAM JARS, J4M JaßS.—Fletcher BROS.we jusb landing a large ship ment of Jam Jars of all kinds. Mason Screw Top Jars in Quart and Half-gallon Jars at very low prices; also Frait Preserving Sug»r of the very best quality, in 561b and 70!b Bags, at equally low rates ."—Fletcher Beds., East Street, Ashbarton. Telephone 24 f^HRISTMAS and New Year Presents V^ —Boys and Girls and other New Annuals. Mew Books for School Prizes 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 Cash.—L. F. Andrewes and Co., Stationer's Hall TUST Arrived.—A large variety of osa tl fftl and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lot over one hundred assorted Baskets andl Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold at and under ordinary cost price at Mrs Aioorn's, WANTED Known—lf yon are hard on Boots try Mbllok's Zealandia Boot Store. DRESSES ! Dresses! Dresses! Trim mings of all kinds. Millinery and Mantles, Jackets and Blouse?, New and Stylish Goods at moderate prices.— Mitchell and Turner pHRISTMAS &NfiW YBARCARDS, V/ 1895-96. A New, Choice and Beauti ful Assortment of the latest designs, Packets of Cards at all prices to suit everybody. Booklets, Fancy Calendars, etc. —L. F. Ahdrewes & Co., Stationers mil 12 IS



A 'SHBURTON T"\RAPERY nOMPANY. SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. IN PLACE OF CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS, from the 14th to the 31st Demceber in clusive, We will Give Our Customers A SPECIAL DISCOUNT OP ONE SHILLING off every pound's worth purchased at our establishment. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. DRESSMAKING A SPECIALTY, lOs Oil. Ladies' Own Material Made Up. Ashburton Drapery Company, Corner of Arcade and Burnett street. 12 68 THE HOLIDAYS. JUST OPENED A FEW CASES OF SPECIAL GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON Straw Hats, Soft Fell: Hats, Tennis Hats from Is 9d. New Shapes in Hard Felt Hats. Special Feather-weight Soft Felt Hats l£oz. Frame Hats in all the latest shapes A glance at our Christmas windows will show yon that we keep the Largest and Best Assorted Stock of HATS in the district NEW TIES, NEW SILK HANDKERCHIEFS For travelling—A Large Assortment of GLADSTONE BAGS, LEATHER I PORTMANTEAUX, AND HAND BAGS TO ATHLETES: Running Pants and Shirts In all Colors Tennis Shirts, Cycling Touring Shirts, Cricketing Shirts and Trousers | NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX. HENDRV, Manager.



RAILWAY TIME TABLE. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE NORTH every day at 7.20 a.m., 3.4® p.m., and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11.0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North every day at 10.45 a.m., 12.4$ noon (express) and 8.0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR THE SOUTH every day afc 10.55 a.m., and 12.6(3, noon (express). Qn Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.80 p.m. A train leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives in Ashburton at 9.45 a.m. Trains leave Pakaia for Methven daily (Thursdays excepted) at 7.5 p.m., on Tuesdays at 10.10 a.m, and on Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leav3 Methven at the fpllqwing times respectively —6.50 every day, except Fridays; 10.30 Fridays; 3.J0 p.m. Tuesdays.



Holloway'e Pills—Enfeebled existence— This medicine embraces every attribute re quired in a general and domestic remedy It oveiturna the foundations of disease laid by defective food and impure air In obstructions or congestions of the liver, lungs, bowels, or any other organ, these pills are especially serviceable and eminently successful They should be kept in readiness in every family, being a medicine of incomparable utility for yonng persons, especially those of feeble constitutions They never cause pain or irritate the most sensitive nerves or most tender bowels Holloway's Pills are the best known purifiers of the blood, the most active promoters of absorption and secretion, where iby all poisonous and moat obnoxious particles are removed from both solids and fluids Bargains.—Ladies' Straw Hats, Trimmed Hafcdi Wnite antJ P*ea ?ft Lacea. See our I 4 * I



I have two little grand children who are teething this hot summer weather and are roubled with bowel complaint, I give them Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera and Diarrhaja Remedy, and it acts like a charm. I earnestly recommend it for children with bowel trou bles. I was myself taken with a severe attack of bloody flux with cramps and pains in my stomach, one-third of a bottle of this remedy cured me. Within twenty-four hours 1 was oufc of bed and doing my house work. Mrs W. L. Danagan, Bon-aqua, Hickman Co., Term. For sale by the Ash-, bitoton Drug Company, Ltd. Sometime ago I waa troubled with an attack of rheumatism. I used Chamberlais's 2>isj Balm and was completely e^red. I have since advised many ot my frienda and custo mers to try the remedy and all speak highly of it, Simon Foldbaum. San Luis Rey, Cal. For anle by the Ashwbhnt Drug Company



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