Caledonian Society

AIfWtIAJL &ATIIBREW&

The Caledonian Society had excellent weather fop the gathering on Boxing Day, —at least daring the early part of the day. Late In the afternoon a rather stiff blow sprang up, but the shelter of the trees at the track prevented ie from being divs agreeably felt. The attendance was very large—quite 2000 people being on the ground, *&d £61 5s was the sum taken at the gate. This sum is not by any means & guage of the attendance, as members' tickets are passports for themselves and families. There were far more kilted men present than usual, and plenty of pipers. Pipers and dancers in tartaa vrere present from Dunedin, Oamaru, and elsewhere, so that there was no want of the national magic, while numerous and graceful dancers of Irish steps kept the platform lively in alternation with their Scottish brethren. Tuere were full entries for every event on the card, the amateur bicyclists rolling up in great force and making grand races, while it is seldom indeed that the foot racing events are ho full. The qaolts, played on clay ends near the entrance of the swimming baths, brought a large number of players, who worked away at their game pretty well all day—MrW.de B. Oompton turnfng up as winner of fcha nup presented by Mr John Small. The mention of Mr Oorap ton's name is a reminder of an interesting ceremony that took place on the platform. Mr David Thomas, addressing Mr Oorap ton and the public, said at very short notice be had been asked to discharge a pleasing duty. It was a duty thab should have been discharged by His Worship the Mayor, bat the latter was unavoidably absent, and so the honor had fallen to himself. They were all aware of the character for intrepidity that Mr Oompton bore for saving life in the river and for recovering the bodies of those who had lost their lives in onr treacherous streams, And it was only very recently, daring the heavy snow that fell on the mountains, chat Mr Oompton foresaw the danger that Mr Fred Duncan waa likely to be in If succour were not sent to him. Mr Compfcon was one of the placky three men who essayed the dangerous journey and brought Duncan out of his perilous position. But this was only one of a long list of acts of courage done for Ms fellow men, and there were those in the community who sought to acknow ledge his merits. He asked Mr Compton to accept the scroll he now handed to him on which an address was written express ing the appreciation of the subscribers of the noble work of self sacrifice he had (lone on very many occasions, Mr Thomas also askad Mr Compton bo accept from those subscribers a purse of sovereigns, and in the name of Mr Jenkins presented him with a silver medal in commemora tion of the sad occurrence) by which Mr JeDkins' children were lost in the Ash bucton fiver, and Mr Oompton was successful after much toil and trouble in recovering the bodies of the little ones. Mr Thomas hoped Mr Compton would be long spared to wear the medal, and trusted these were yet many hsppy Kew .Years before him. Sir Oompton suitably replied, after wt*ich three rouemg cheers were given for liim. AH the officers of the Society worked well, and Messrs Tucker, father and son, between them discharged the secretarial duties in the mosc satisfactory manner. The items of the card were pushed through without deiay. The following are details :— Quoits, handicap, no quoifc used to be heavier than 41bs; first prize 20s, second 15s —W. de E. Compton, 29 points, includ ing 8 points handicap, 1 ; Joseph Taylor, 27 points, including 6 poinfs handicap, 2 Open Handicap Hurdle Race, 440 yards, first prize 30a, second 15s, third 7s 6d—W. Houston, 10yds, 1 j F. Leggett, scr, 2 ; A. Houston, 20yde, 3 A close race all the way between the firßt three. Won by a foot Pipe Music (marches}, first prize 40a, second 20s, third 10s—McGlashan 1, Mo jiechnie 2, McTavish 3 High Jump, handicap, first prize 30s, s.?c™d 10s—J. Jamisson, 4ft 7in, 1 ; W. JaiMrfSon, 4ft 6in, 2 100 Yawl* Handicap Flat Kace, first prize 30s, second l£s—First heat—W. Houston, syds, 1; J. MeNaught, sor, 2; R. Orton, lyd, 3. Second heat—F, Wright, scr, 1 ; «L Trezise, 7yds, 2; R. Ibell, Byda, 3. Won hv a yard. Time—lOaece. Final heat—F. Wright 1, W. Houston 2, J. Treaize 3. Won by a foot. Time—lo 2-sth sees Scotch Reel, Highland costume, firat priae 30s, second 20s, third 10s—McKechnie and Davidson divided firat and second prizes, Carrie third Grand Handicap, 100 yds, 220yd0, and 440yd8. Winner of each distance 15s, most points in all distances—first prize 60a, second 25a, third 15a—100 Yards—First Sieat—P. Lill, Byds, 1; J, Fechney, 3yds, ■2; J. McNaughfc, scr, 3. Time—llsecs. Seoood heat—F, Wright, scr, 1; W. Meharry, Byds, 2; R. Ibell, Byds, 3. Time —10 l-sth see. Final heat—Meharry 1, Wright 2, McNaught 3. A very close finish. Time—lo l-sth sec One Mile Bicycle Handicap Race, trophies fi»t prize 40s, second 20s, third 10s—R. G. Shearman, scr, 1; H, Herman, 95yds, 2; 3. Ohfleseman, 110 yds, 3. Won by three' yards. Time —2mio 37 4-sth sec Jamea BLelr, Esq, gives 21b for Pibroehs for least motion of body—McGlashan 1 Tossing the Caber, first prize 20s, given by J. Dore, j£sq, second 15s—W. Dalton, 31ft iGJin, 1 ; S. Baird, 80ft 4in, 2 Irish Hornpipe, first-, prizi 30s, second 20a —E. o*Bolliyao 1, N. Fitzgerald 2 Pipe Mutic, Re*ls and Strathspeys, first j prize 30a, second 20s, third 10a—McGlashan 1, McKechnie 2, McDonald 3 Grand Handicap, 220yds—First heat— P. Lill, 17yds, 1 ; J. McNaught, scr. 2; W. Houston, 12yds, 3 Second heat —W. Mebsrrjr, 17yd«, 1: F. Wright, scr, 2; R. Ibell, 17yds, 3. Final heat—Meharry 1, W. Houston 2, F. Wright 3. Won by three yards Sword Dancfl, first prize 303, second 20s— McKechnie 1, Daviaon 2, Carrie 3 Standing Long Jump, handicap, first prize 21s, second 10s 6d —W. Jamieson, lift 6in, 1; J. Jamieson, lift 2n, 2j J, Dorm, lOfb Bin, % Pole Vaulting, handicap, first prize 255, second 103— W. Houston and A. Houston, Bft 6in, divided Three-mile Handicap Bicycle Race, (trophies presented by G. A. M. Buckley, ' Esq); first prize 50s, second 30s, third 20s I —R. G- Shearman, scratch, 1; J» Oheeße man, 300 yds. 2 % H. Herman, 275yda, 3. Shear a tan held the race safe all the second half of the journey and won without any real effort by about a wheel. Time—B 30 Half-Mile Fat Race, first prize 80b, second 20», third 10s—A. Rides, 10yds, 1$ O. Wright, 15yds, 2; G. Robertson, 40yds, 3. Tirae-3.28 Irish Jig, first prize 30s, second 2Gs, third ; 10a—M. O'Loughlin 1, E. O'Sullivan 2,, Dickie 3 i Putting the Sfeone, first prize 20a, second 15s, third 10a—P. McNeil, 37ft 10|in, 1; ■ W. Dalton, 37ft 3in, 2; Bradley, 36ft il Jin, 3 Runtiing Long Jump (handicap)—G., tfoSeman, Esq., gives £1 Is firat prize, R. Bird, Esq., 10a 6d second for running long jump handicap—J. Wilson, scratch, 18ft. 1; AitkenS Boys' High Jump, first prize 10a, second ss— Dalton, 4ft Sin, 1; Kidd 2 Grand Handicap — 440 yds heat —W. M«iiarry, 27yds 1; J. MeN&ught, scratoh, 2; W. Houston, 18yds, 3 Best Highland Dancing, Boys, any 4resß j first prize Iss; second 7s 6d—Stewart 1, Piekford-2 Wrestling, <r,un}bcrland style, first prize 1 40j>v second 20e, thfrd 10s—Bradley 1, Williams 2 No third *ward Boys' Irish Jig, firat prize J,ss, second 7s 6tl_VY. Fitzgerald 1, J. Fitzgerald 2 Throwing the Hammer, handicap, first prize 30s, wcond 10s —P. McNeil, 921t t in cluding sft handicap, 1; S. Baird, scratch, 91ft Sin, 2 Soan Treufl,'first pryse 30s,fsecond 20s— McKechnie 1, Currie 2 Beat Dressed Boy in Highland Costume,: uttder 14 years, first prize 15s, second 7b 6d

' Highland Fling, first prize 30s, second 20s, third 10s—MrfCechnie 1, Curri« 2, Davison 3 One Mile Flat Race, handicap, first prize 4Cs, second 20s, third <os—Feehney, 15yds 1. A- Bides, 25yds, 2; W. Fitzpatrick, 45yds 3 Five Mile Bicycle Handicap Bace (trophies), first prize 70s, second 40s, third I 20S—B. A. Mitchell, 500yds, 1 ; N. Jones, 510yds, 2; J. Cheeseman, 520yds 3. Time — 14.15J Obstacle Bace, 440yds, first prize 20s, ■ second 10s—Ibell 1, McNaught 2; W. Houston 3. Farmers' Handicap Bace, 150yds, first prize 30s-J. Cook 1, W, Willers 2, T. McDowell 3 Sailor's Hornpipe, first prize 20s. second 10a—Currie 1, McKechnie 2, Dickie 3 Old Men's Race, first prize 21s, second 10s -~T. McDowell 1, T. Porks 2 Boys' Bace, 440yds, under 16, first prize 15s, second 7s 6d—McGee 1, Nolan 2, Welsh 3 Handicap Consolation Bace, 200yds, first prize 20s, second lGs—Trezise 1, McNaught 2, Bran kin 3.

CRICKET.

WELLINGTON V. NEW SOUTH WALKS. Wellington, December 26 The orickefc match New $ontb Wales v. Wellington began this morning. The weather was fine with a fresh nor'-west wind blowing. About 2600 people were present. The visitors batted first, six wickets going down for 54. Then Noonan and Ridge were associated. A brilliant stand was made, the former particularly treating all the bowling alike, At 109 JRidge who had made 17 was clean bowled. The score continued to rise rapidly un'il 179 when the innings closed. For Wellington the first three batsmen put on 83, when scoring became slow, and when stumps were drawn 6 wickets were down for 124 (Warren 60, Holdahip 25). Wkllingtgn, December 27 At 12.10 the game was resumed, and at one o'clock Wellington were all cut for 160. Oallaway secured 7 wickets for 47, Hume 1 for 31, Shea 1 for 22, Noonan 1 for 30.

SPORTING.

Following is the result of the Auckland Cup, of 600 soys ; two miles— Anita, 6st 71b, 1; St. Bippo, 9st 9lb, 2; Dreamland, 7st slb, 3. Time— 3min 37sec. Dividends—£ls 19a and £15 17s.

The Eastern Question.

London, December 25 The Great Powers propose that the foreign Consuls at Aleppo should mediate between the Porte and the Zeitoun rebels. London, December 26 The Daily Telegraph's Vienna corres pondent wires that the Powers' refusal or delay will mean the massacre of 15,000 Ohristians, The British, Russian, and French embassies are not satisfied with the reform works being carried out by the Armenian Commis sion, and it is stated the Russian Government would not accept the effective measures proposed by the Sultan, hence their abandonment. Constantinople, December 28 The Turkish troops defeated the Druses at Suedich on Saturday. It is officially stated that the Druses lost 12,000 and the Turks several hun dreds. Sir Philip Currie, the British Ambassador, baa vigorously demanded the recal of the Governor of Moush for inciting the Mos'ems to massacre the Armenians in the Van district. The embassies endeavored to prevent the massacre at Zeitoun, which it is alleged has been plotted by the palace. Izet Bey, the Sultan's equerry, has been arrested, owing to his insisting on the reforms being carried ©ut. It is reported here that the Turks have captured Zeitoun, and the Armenians have fled to the mountains. Placards are posted over the town affirming the immediate deposition of the Sultan.

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AROMATICS Arc now used to render medicines and cor dials more salutary and platable. Wolfe's Aromatic Schnapps is one of the finest cordials*



\ Every line of Boots and Shoes, and every single pair selling at a great reduction dur ing the last ten days of McDonald and McDiabmid's sale of Anderson's Boot Stock.] * 11 157 Breaking the Recobd.-—Messrs Craig head and Berry man are evidently doing a very large tailoring business this season. What everybody saya musr, be true " with regard to their reduced prices, good lit, etc., Ail who require new suits for Christmas should read their new advertisement on our fourth page. The great clearing sale of S. Anderson' stock of Boots and Shoes, announced by ' McDoNALB and MpDiarmid is coming to a clone within ten days. Secure a pair of Boots at once at the reduced price. 11 158



D, Thomas, ARCALE. THURSDAY, JANUARY 0, 1896 SPECIAL HORSE FAIR. I AM requested by a number of Clients to hold another Horse Fair at the above date and fixture. Farmers and others requiring an early number should take the oppoitanity of securing a good number, Conditions same as last Special Sale. DAVID THOMAS, 12 131 Auctionaer. ~~ A ROADE SATORDAY, DECEMBER 28 UNRESERVED SALE OF REAPERS AND BINDERS. | MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions to Sell by Public auction as above :—- Ten Second-hand Reapers and Binders, from the Longbeach escate. They are all in good working order, and cut a heavy crop last year. The machines are M McCoriuicka, and will be sold to the highest bidder. Sale at 1 o'clock sharp. DAVID THOMAS, 12 145 Auctioneer T. Bullock. __ 28. Town Property fronting East Street, between Moore and Kermdde Streets, with SHOPS thereon, by order of the Mortgagees MR T. BJLLOCK has received Instructions to Sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the Mort gagees,— & ACRE, being part of T.S. 76, having about forty feet frontage on East Street, on which ia erected two i Shops, with Dwellings, now in the I occupation of Mr Dineen, Boot maker, and Mrs Swarm. Further particulars on application to the undersigned Those desirous of investing in Town property are invited to inspect Easy terms of payment Sale at 11.30 T. BULLOCK, 12 129 Auctioneer.



SATURDAY, PEG. 28. SUBURBAN PROPERTY, Well Situated Fear NORTH TOWN BELT. Q ACRES, g Fronting Smith's Road and McLean Street. MR THOMAS BULL< JCK has re-1 ceived instructions from Mr George Coe, to Sell by Public Auction at j the Arcade on the above date, — 8 Acres 1 Rood 30 Perches, suburban land, being part R S. 5800, deposit plan 985, as follows, viz— Lot 19, containing 4 acres 0 roods 38 perches, fronting Smith's road. Lots 33 and 34, <»ach containing 2 acres 0 roods 1(5 perches, fronting Mc- Lean street, and adjoining the above. This sale offora a favorable opportunity to persons desirous of purchasing a email block of land near town. Inspection Invited. Terma liberal at Sale, which takes place I at 11.30 a.m. T. BULLOCK, 12 168 Auctioneer, Friedlander Bros., Limited. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1895 REAPERS AND BINDERS. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS, Limited, will sell a nnmber of various makes of Reapers and Binders, all in good order, having been thoroughly overhauled, Without Reserve. Sale at 12 noon sharp. RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, 12 149 Auctioneer. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28,1895 AT OUR GRAIN STORES, WEST STREET, at 11 o'clock. RACE PRIVILEGES, Of Ashburton Racing Olub's Summer Meeting. MESSRS FRISDLANDER BROS., Limited, have received instruc tions from the Committee of the Ashburton Racing Club to sell by Public Auction the following piivileges— No I—Luncheon Room under Grand Stand „ 2—Luncheon Boom under Shilling Stand „ 3—Right to chasge admission to One Shilling Stand  4 —Right to sell Oysters „ s—Horse Yards „ 6 —Race Cards RUDOLPH FRIEDLANDER, 12 160 Auctioneer Tenders. ASHBURTON HOSPITAL BOARD. TENDERS FOR SUPPLIES. npENDERS are invited for aupplias for -*- the Hospital for one year. Parti-: culars on view ab the County Council offices, Ashbnrton, where tenders will be received up to 4 p.m. on 2nd January 1898. The lowest or any tender nofc; necessarily accepted. By Order F. MAINWARING, Clerk. Ashburton, December 13,1895 12 76 ggyjsss," 1" ■ '■'"'■ —- i"""" .'.""'' Public Notices HAMPSTEAD TOWN DISTRICT. rHHE Hampstead Town Boaid have L. fixed the fees for registration of Doga for the year 189tJ as follows ;— Doga kept solely for the manage ment of Stock, each ... 2s 6d All other dogs, each ... ... 10a Collars ran be obtained at Mr Braddell's Office, Asburton, on and after January I, IJSB6. J. C. BELL, |i£itU Registry i



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FOR SALE. Q REAPERS AND BINDERS in good working order. 12 165 E. W. HANMER. new" Tear^lolidays rpHF. Stores and Offices of the Under ■*■ signed WILL BE CLOSED OK WEDNESDAY, & THURSDAY NEXT, JANUARY 1 and 2, for the NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAYS. DAVID THOMAS, K. W. HANMER, FRIiIDLANDERBROS, Limited. 12 167



FOB SALE. A COMMODIOUS Bailding fer removal. Apply to T. BULLOCK. PIANOFORTE, AMEBIOAN ORGAN, AND THEORY OF MUSIC.' Mrs Bowman Fox, SAUNDERS 1 BUILDINGS, Entrance op Photographer's Staircase, and Havelock Street* THEORY CLASS-THURSDAY. THE "TIOLI¥ MISS BESSIE SISJMONDS Teacher of tho Violin, SAUNDER&' BUILDINGS, ■ Aehbnrton



Pubiic Notices Henry Zaude?- A S the Harvesting Season is now -V drawing near, I brg to intimate that I have bought a very large stock cf Harvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly large demand, , BINDING TWINES. BINDim TWJNES. BINDING WIEE. BINDING WIRE. And all other Harvesting Material now in Stock, Farmers, do not give your orders for Twine without getting my quotation, as I can quote leas than any local merchant, having purchased moat favorably, I have for Sale a few SECOND HAND MoGOBMICK EEAPEES & BINDEKS In Flint Class Order. Early application necessary. McCOBMICK & BUCKfcYE EXTBAS kept in Stock, < A3bo "TYZAC&'S" SECTIONS & CHAINS ! For ail ether machines i COKNSACKS, CORNSACKS.! I am now prepared to take orders for fall sized Corneacks, and farmers will do well to order early, as crops will he heavy. i Carpets, Linoleums, Oilcloths, etc. In order to make room for Harveßt-! ing and other Goods now landing and to arrive, I will sell the whole of the! above Stock at £5 per cent below coat price* i 1000 MATS, IQOO MATS, 1000 MATS Mauritius Be Bure to use no other for your JAM, and see that yon get it NEW] CURRANTS, NEW RAISINS, ani> NEW SULTANAS. These fruits arc read> for use without further washing Teas, Teas, Tetote. 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 Baibed and Plain Fencing Wire BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING , WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STODT, LIQUEURS, «% HABA.NA CIGARS, CIGARETTES, la view of approaching holidays, at SPECIALLY LOW PRICES I have Always for Sale— ■CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHIGKWHEAT. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AQENT FOR- Sqn Firq Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society



BT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ash burton SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 8 a.m— Holy Communion—Rev T. A' Hamilton 11 a.m—Morning Prayer—Rev T. A. Hamilton 6 30 p.m—Evening Prayer—Rev T. A. Hamilton A Midnight Vigil will be held on New Yew's Eve, followed by Holy Communion WE HEREBY give notice that we intend, at the County Council meeting in January next, to apply for a Slaughtering License* for large and email Cattle for K.S. 24503. GEORGE & WILLIAM ROBINSON Ashbnrton, December 4,1895 12 16 LlO LlO LlO LlO LlO LlO LlO LlO LlO LlO LlO LlO LlO A MAGNIFICENT CHRIST- LIO LlO MAS BOX LlO LlO FREE! LlO LIC The " TRIAD" MUSICAL LlO LlO ALBUM. LlO LlO (Christmas Number), Ashburton LlO LlO Edition containing LlO LlO 10s WORTH OP MUSIC, LlO LIO as follows:— LlO LIOPCHDMANNS' Traumerei, LlO LIO O Schumann's Slumber Song, LlO LlO • She Wore a Wreath of Roses,' LlO LlOGreig's • Elfentanz,' Greig's Waltz LlO LlOin IS minor, * Simon the Cellarer.'Llo LloMendelssohn's "Funeral March,'Llo LlO Mendelssohn's * Song Without LlO 'LlO Words,' (No 9), Field's sth LlO LIO Nocturne, * When Other Lips.' andLlO LlOand 3 beautiful German Lieder-~LIO LlO • The Lorelei,' • True Love,' and LlO LlO ♦ Trinklied,' may be obtained LlO LlO FREE LIO LlO by anyone who spends LIO LIO 5/- FIVE SHILLINGS 5/-*LIO LIO or more during the month, LIO LIO with any of the following firms— LIO LIO New Zealand Clothing Factory and LIO LIO Aahburton Drapery Co. for Drapery LIO LlOand Clothing, L. F. Andrewes and LIO LIO Co. for Books etc, J. Mellor, Zea- LIO LlOlandia Boot Store for Good Boots, LIO LIO and Horace Gates. 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 will be given you LIO LIO FREE LIO LIO Anyone who receives an Album, LIO LIO also may enter for the LIO LIO 'TRIAD £10 COMPETITION. 1 LIO LIO Full particulars in album. LIO LIO Ask for the LIO LIO TRIAD, LIO LIO From H. A. GATES and L. F. LIO LIO ANDREWES. LIO LIO Price, 3d per month, LIO LIO - LIO LIO DJO LiO LIO LIO LIO LIO LIO FlO LIO _ 11 135 PW OTICE 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 Junior Cricket Club's match on WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of January 1896, on which day charges will be made for admission there to on the following Bcalo, viz:— For each adult One Shilling For each trap One Shilling For each horse One Shilling , J. SEALY, Chairman Ashbnrbon Domain Board Ashburton, j December 30, 1895. 12 127 NOTICE Is hereby given in pursuance of the PublL Reserves Act, 1885, Clause 5 and 6, that the Tinvald Domain | will be set apart for the Tinwald Racing Club's Meeting on January 1, 1896, 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 a«d Paddock Three Shillings est* a. E. GATES, Chairman finwaid Domain Board. 12*26 WANTED Knowu —Spectacles, Ey© Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and, everything in the option} li»e at &» SSillK'SjUjpticllC.



Business Notices. _______ H. M. JONES. H. M. JONKS. Santa Claus AND FATHEB CHRISTMAS AXE 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 FANOY 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, shapee, kinds and prices, from Id to 10s 6d each. Balls, whips, drums, Tea Sets, Jack in the Box, Guns Magic Lanterns, Steam Engines with Fountains, Cricket Sets, Bats, Tennis Racquets from 3a 6d to 253, Tennis Balls Is each, Best Balls 2s 6<? pair cash; Battledore and Shuttlecock Games, Horses, Barrows, Prams, Trains, Watches, 1001 Various Articles. Shell Boxes, Work Boxes. A splendid variety of Japanese L'esks and Workboxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, imported direct, at Lowest Prices for Cash, Japanese Fire Screens Is each. COME AND BKB THE One Shilling Stall— Great Variety to delight old and young. Exceptional Values. Call, inspect, and choose for yourselves. Toy, Prize, Reward, and Presentation Books to suit all ages and tastes. Poets beautifully bound from 2s 6dcach. Inspection invited. Lowest Cash prices to keep the trade here. BOUGHT FOE CASH. THE ASSIGNED STOCK OF J. MARSDEN afe a Low Price, and the whole £266 will be Cleared at & Great Redaction. OOME EARLY FOR BARGAINS IN BOOKS, STATIONERY ' AND FANCY GOODS. H. M. JONES. - 11179 Artists. Artists. Artists. WE HAVE JUST LANDED A SHIPMENT OP ARTIBTS' MATERIALS, direct from the Celebrated Makers, WINSOR AND NEWTON, LONDON, aad which will be sold at London prices. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING :— OIL TUBES 4d each. REFINED LINSEED OIL, 6d per bottle. STB ETCHERS and CANVAS complete, from Is 6d each. PORTFOLIOS, EASELS, ARTISTS' BOXES, at 25 per cent less than usual prices. PALETTES, DIPPERS, CHARCOAL, BRUSHES, and ACADEMY BOARDS, at Reduced Prices. WINSOR AND NEWTON'S GOODS Are all Gu»r aoteed Quality, aad Our Customers are warned against inferior German brands. W. H. COLLINS & CO, MEECHANTS & IMPOETERS.



CAUTION. ANY PERSON trespassing through Mill paddocks orbathinqat hatches ' will be prosecuted. 12 144 ROLLITT & CO. , i r I i ' SPECIAL SHOW '' FOR THE i i HOLIDAY QEASON OLIDAY IJ EAS 0 N WASHING DRESS GOODS, WASHING COSTUMES, STRAW HATS, MUSLIN APRONS, SUNSHADES, UMBRELLAS, FLOUNCINGS, CHOICE TRIMMED MILLINERY, FANCY BELTS (Half-price) A BEAUTIFUL LOT OF Goods for Christmas. GLADSTONE BAGS, SHIRTS AND GARIBALDIS ANDSEW ORB.



Farmers, Look Here! ARE YOUR" MOWER KNIVES READY FOR WORK? WOHEU JOTIFJE GRIWDJBB. " KEEP THE KNIVES BHARP w 8 WHAT every manufacturer of Mowers directs. With this Grinder it can be easily done. With a doll knife, the wear and strain, both on machine and team, are greatly increased, and the grass will be badly cat. 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 ia contact with a stone, as often happens, it cm be sharpened withont grinding the other sections THE "CORUNDOM EMERY GRINDING WHEEL" Does its work well. It wears but little, and will list, according to the amount ot 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 flanges which clamp the wheel and hold it in position. When the Machine is used 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 a 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 means 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. It reqojres 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 PBICE—4Si. CAN BE OBTAINED PROM P. PEERIMAN, ASHBDRTON FOE SALE,— SEVERAL SECONDHAND WOOD, McCORMICK, & HOWARD MACHINES Also,-ONE NEW DRAY, by Booth and MacDoaald Apply F. FERRIMAN.



TWINE; TWINE. TWINE. ._ .. .. r ■rt«____ M ___ M _ TTTEJ AHE SEALING DONAGHY'B—this season's make, and not VV three to four year oId—TWINE at Lowest possible prices. It is better spun, and goes at least 50 feet more to the pound than any other make in the market. We defy competition. ■ ■■"I* •v* OIL. . OIL. OIL. We offer the Best and at the Lowest pries. Farmers will do well to get a quotation from us. ■ai ... MASSEY-HARRIS BINDEKB. We do not let the world know when we make one solitary sale, and then at a tremendous sacrifice, but here are stubborn facts :—We have Sold FORTY-THRJBJE (43) BINDERS in this County alone, and the Masaey- Harria Company have booked in New Zealand for the coming harvest no less than 373 of their Binders, thus clearly proving by the action of the Farmers all through New Zealand, that there is no better machine in the market, dome early, come soon, if you wish to procure a machine which will cut Grass like a Mower, tie it if only a foot long, which will cut a heavy crop as well as a light one—in fact, a machine which is perfect. PEIEDLANDER BKOTHEES, LTD. £50 Reward. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Shoes at MELLOE'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton, 200 D poun stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. NOTE- Men'e Good Bluchers 4s lid Men's Strong Shooters 9s lid Maids' Best Kid Shoes 5b 6d Ladies' Best Canvas Shoes 4a 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6s 6d ' ladies' Neab Walking Shoes 6s 6d 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. Country Customers should Try a Pair of My Patent Dependable School Boots It will pay you to call and see for yourself, No one asked to buy The Goods and Prices speak for themselves. J. M ~E~L LOB, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE£ The Canterbury Frozen Meat and Dairy Produce Export Company, Limited. MANURE SEASON, 1895. THE Company has for Sale, Manure to suit all purposes and lands, at prices ranging from £2 17s 6d per ton, to £s^6s pey j&oti.. 4 ,'■■;£ ,• SPECIAL POTASH MANURES FOR CllOVEll, \POo!aiioES, & ORCHARDS. BONEDUST, ANIMAL MANURES, & SUPERPHOSPHATE, mixed ready for thedrilt. For List of Prices, etc, apply at the Company's Office, 191 Hereford' Street, Christchurch, F. WAYMOUTH, Secretary. Or to D VVH> THOfIE JL4f, Ashburton Agent. NEW ZEALAND LOAN & MERCANTILE AGENCY COMPANY > BAKAXA AGENTS, i0 57