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THE STORM WATER QUESTION.

TO THE EDITOR.

Snt,—Would you kindly permit me to reply to Mr Batty's letter of the 13th insfc, Mr Batty refers me to the legal advice given to the Board, which he stated in his letter of the 7th inst, I may cay that I do not know what legal advice the Board may have received, but I fail to see how the ratepayers lower dowo the Chertsey road that Mr Batty mentions could have any more claim on the Board for damages then I had. The Board con veyed the storm water, which was being diverted by Messrs John Holmes, Me- Millan, and Nee, some seven chains down the Ohertsey road before it came to the flood gap in my fence. So I think that if the ratepayers lower down the road had any claim for damages against the Board, I must have had an equal claim also for

damages against the Board, I had a great deal of legal advice about this matter before Mr Dent's case was tried, and since then, by different leg*! men, and In each case I have been told that the Board had m much power to deal with these parties above the road that were diverting the storm water, as they had to take proceedings against me. But apart from all this, I think it was the Board's duty, as a public body, to request all parties to remove all obstructions to th« storm water before taking legal proceedings against any of the ratepayers. Had the Board done so, I for ot>e would have taken my bank down, and I have no doubfc Mr Dent would have done so also. Bat the Board preferred law in oar case rather than to give us a little fair play. Mr Batty says with regard to Mr Nee he

had openings in his fence to allow some water to pass, and the bank put up was not made to stop the whole body of water. In Messrs Boag and Dent'a case, it was most efficiently done. Not any water- waa allowed to paas through, I mast state that Mr Nee did not leave epenings in his fence. He left an open- Ing which consisted of an oil dram, and bis fence was hs efficiently m&de as my fence was ; for Mr Nee's fence answered the purpose it was intended for. Now I will leave your readers to judge whether a volume of storm water that flowed through the original opening which waa about two chains wide couH pass through an oil drum. Although Mr Nee left this opening in his fence, I still maintain that Mr Nee was diverting the scoria water, because he was not allowing his iair share of storm water to pass through the opening. Now with reference to Mr McMillan taking down hia banks, I repeat again that I never heard that Mr McMillan was willing to take down his banks until I read it in Mr Batty's letter of the 7th inafc. lam pleased to say that my memory has not failed me in the least. I remember the ratepayers meeting in September, 1894. I recollect Mr Wason moving a resolution in favor of removing all fences and obstructions to storm water irrespective of persons. Bat Mr Wason did not mention any names, I think Mr Batty'a excuse for Mr McMillan nob re plying at the annual meeting in 1895 is siot good enough. I have known Mr McMillan for a number of years and I have always found him to be a man that expressed his views at public meeting, or in private conversation, when it suited him ; and I suppose it suited him to re main silent; on that occasion.—l am, etc., John Boag. December 16, 1895.

CRICKET.

OTIOO v. NEW SOUTH WALES. * :

Dunedin, December 21 OTAGO. Firat innings ... ••• •-> — MKJ Second Innings, _ ; Baker, b Callaway ■•• 13 Eains, Ibw, b Noonan ... • .32 Boddington, b Callaway... .« •- 0 A. Clarke, b Callaway 0 Johnatoc, b Callaway 7 Downes, c Callaway, b Hume 23 Fieher, b Callawey ... .. ... 19 Rattray, Ibw, b Callaway ... .« 0 Hope, Ibw, b C*l!away ... 0 Black, not out 3 F. Willis, b Hume- • 9 Byes - 7 Leci-byes 13 $otel ... ... ••• 121 NEW SOOTH WALES. Firefc Icninge 9{j Second Innings. Cobcroffc, b Hope 12 Pryor, c Uownes. b Fisher ... .- 8 Walford, Ibw, b Fißher - 8 Poidevin, b Fisher 48 Wade, not out ... .: 40 Noonan, not out s~ ■■ 2 Byes ... 10 Leg-byes • «> Toi&l for four wickets 133 New South W*lea won the match by cix wickets.

The carol service in Sfi Stephen's Church on Kew Year's Eve will be specially Interesting, and ought to be abundantly attractive. The readings will be by quite a company of townsmen, while the carols will be sung by the choir, with orchestral aid. It ia specially pleasing on such an occasion aa this to have our Irlendß and neighbor? kindly undertaking each work as the reader i are doing on this Oflcasion, and such efforts are bound to «»hftoce the value of the service, and to give it a tono that is bound to be accept able. Before Major Steward and Mr Harri son this morning two first offenders were convicted and discharged—they had begun their Christmas holidays with too large a supply of beer. Michael Dempsey had also ktad too much, but unfortunately lor hto«elf had been on the same job only a short time ago. He was fined ps or twenty-four hours in gaol, with a lec ture to listen to from the Sergeant, while (doing this ponance. If he listens to tho Sergeant's advice and applies It in fche Tight way he "will never get drnnk any more.' 4 —John Henry Bennetts, on, two charges <a£ stealing horses the pro perty of E. W. Roberts and Isabella WiMo, was committed for trial at the west criminal sitting of the Supreme Coart at limaru on February 4. Mr Rteton doea not; intend to go Into trtssinese in Anhburton as a bazaar keeper, ibafc he wi! teep on his fancy fair till the holidays are ocrer. During the holiday season he roust.salt &11 he has got, and of coarse to ivm he mustxjsote such prices as must induce customers 4o buy. His Japanese goods will therefore be sold at breakneck prices. On Thursday evening next a concert <will be given in tho Wesleyan Church by a party of ladies and gentlemen from €hriatchuich, well known for their musical ability. Mr E. Lovell, the moat popular teaor that has ever resided in ChriatehuKsh, is well known as soloist at the Cathedral, liafertafel, etc,, and has just retssrned from engagements In Inver oargill and ©unedln. T]de Rev. A. Mitchell Is a baritone and* ,gr«#favorite; Ms rendering of 'The Holy City' is ffioiraething to be remembered. Mjss Alice <Oomck has a sweet soprano voic? of great range and execution, and sings with great success. Miss Watson's render Ing of Scot** .oonßs should please the most fastidious. Mrs Oorrick is a con «ralto with whom A*feflrton people arc not altogether uofamiliar. M? foung ha« a splendid bass rolce, and Mr Corriejc if .choirmaster and organist of Sfc Andrew's Ohorch, and an able violinist and con ducfeor. Miss Corrlctc is thu solo pianist. ,$ the company



J Mr D. Thomas. j AROADE ) SATURDAY. DECEMBER 28 i __ 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 estate. They are all in good working order, and cut a heavy crop last year. The machines are all McCormicks, and will be sold to the highest bidder. DAVID THOMAS, 12 145 Auctioneer



Government Notices- NH.W ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN SERVICE ON CHRISTMAS DAY. 1 HHHE Only Trains in the Ashbnrton L District on December 25 will be the Christchurch to Danedin and Dunedin to Ohristchureh express, trains, the 8 a.m. Chrlstchsrch to Ash burton, 3.40 p.m. Ashburton to Christchurch, 7.25 a.m. Timaru to Ashbnrton, and 10.55 a,m. Ashburton to Timara. No goods traffic. 12 125 BY ORDER.



TO-MORROW, TUESDAY, DECEMBER 24, At 2 p.m. Father Christmas Bringgth Presents of Fancy Goods, Stationery, etc. UNRESERVED SAL! OF THE STOCK OF AN ASSIGNED ESTATE. TATTERSALLS, WEST STREET. MR DAVID THOMAS, instructed by the Purchaser of the Stock in the Assigned Estate of a Fancy Goods Merchant, will Sail at Tattersalls, THE WHOLE LINES PURCHASED, which comprise FANCY GOODS SUITABLE FOR OHRISTH&S PRESENTS, And embrace a range of valuable, Useful, Ornamental, and Artistic lines, together with STATIONERY OF EVERY DE SCRIPTION,



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES FOR CHRIST MAS HOLIDAYS. RETURN Excursion Tickets aft 2d per mile first class, Id per mile second class, minimum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way only, will be issued from any station on the Huranul- Blufi section to Ohristchurch, Timara, Waimate, Oamaru, Danedin, Invercargill, Kingetoh, from December 18, 1895, to January 2, 1896, and to all other stations on the Hurnnui-Bluff section on December 24, 25, 26, 31, January 1 and 2, all avail-1 able for return for one month from date of issue Id each case distances for which the ordinary fares are less than the minimum excursion fares will be omitted. The journey mast be started on the day of the purchase of the ticket, and may be broken after the first 25 miles. Night trains will ran on December 24 from Christchurch to Dunedin (at 10 p.m.) and Danedin to Ohristchurch. Fuller parti culars in posters. 12 107 BY ORDER.



D. THOMAS. 12 165 Auctioneer. Pubiic Notices ( ASHBDRTON INDUSTRIAL BUILDING SOCIETY. MEMBERS must beCLUAR on Books TO-NIGHT to participate in Ballot on 27th inst.—J. C. Duncan, Secretary. 12 154 IMPOUNDED from Tinwald by the Ranger, one Red and White COW ; no visible brand. If not claimed and ex penses paid, will be sold on JANUARY 8, at 12 noon. W. m B. COMPTON, 12 156 Poundkeeper, Ashhurton. ABHBURTON COUNTY COUNCIL. CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS. MOTICE is hereby given that the *-* Council's offices will be CLOSED from 4 p.m. on December 24 to 10 a.m. on January 2 next. By Ordar, F, MAIN WARING, Clerk Ashburton, December TB, 1895 12 116 _______ . CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. | ANNUAL GATHERING ON 26th inst, : (Boxing Day). ! H. ZANDER, ESQ., i GIVES ONE DOZEN POCKET KNIVES FOR BOYS' RACES. LOTS OF OTHER FUN. JOSHUA TUCKER, 12 110 Hon. Secretary. nOil^ST^D'TOWNlilsrtt'foTr" EXTRAORDINARY VACANCY. T3UBLIC Notice la hereby given that JL in accordance with the Town Districts Act, 1881, and amendments thereof, and the Regulation of Local Elections Act, 1876, an Election of ONE person to serve as Commissioner on the Hampstead Town Board, will be held at the Office of the said Board, Hampstead, as follows:— Nominations tn the prescribed form (blank forms obtainable from the Return ing Officer) must be addressed to the Returning Officer, and delivered at the Town Board Office before 12 o'clock noon onMOND&Y, December 30, 1895 A Poll, if necessary, will be taken between the hours of 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. on WEDNESDAY, January 8, 1896, at the Town Board Office, Hampstead J. C. BELL, Returning Officer Ashburton, December 23,1835 12 147



Amusements. A GRAND VOCAL & INTRUMENTAL Concert Will be Given in the WESLEYAN CHURCH (Licensed aa a Public Building), BARING SQUARE, in Aid of the Church Funds ON | Boxing ft iff Sit DECEMBER 26, 1895, Under the direction of Mr A; Cokmck, of Chrislchurch. The following ladies and gentlemen of Christchnrch will take part in Songs, Duets, Quartets, and Instrumental items : MISS A. CORPICK/a promising yoang Soprano ; MISS M. WATSON, the popu lar Scotch Vocalist ■; MR E. LOVELL, the favorite Tenor, and soloist of Christ church Cathedral ; Key A. MITCHELL, the leading Baritone of Christchurch ; MRS A. CORRICK, Contralto ; MR A. YOUNG, Bass; MISS CORRICK, Pianiste. Admission, Is. To ommence at 8 pm. Tickets can be obtained from Mr H. M. Jones. 12 106 %___ , CAED mille failthe— Boxing Day, Domain B~IIQUTHER tae Shouther— Boxing Day, Domain ' I IIH. n*m beann nan gleann s'nan f gais?each AT Kitty Reid'a house on the green— Boxina: Day, Domain tITHA'LL brt bangster o' the Wappen wy Schaw % TOSS the caber, put the stane, Bung the hammer, men o' bane : Rin like spunkie, jump like wud, Dance till wat is ilka dud : Skirl us up strathspey an' reel, Donuil Dhu an' brave Loohiel— At the bonnie Wappen Schaw. COME the bonnie county lasses, Town and county bonnie lasßes, And the youth and sturdy manhood, From the bouldered Rangitata, From the flats of fleecy Laghmor, From the Ellesmere lake and Southbridge From the cold Lake Heron country, The hills above Mount Seiners counter, From the banks of blue Rakaia, From the plains of Wakanui, From Elgin, Seafield, and from Dorle, Actun, Kyle, and fertile Doric, From the peaty swamps of Grigg Land, From gentle Alford of the three B's, From the quiet town ot Methven— The very quiet town of Methven— To the Hakatere tryat place, j To the 3aledonian tryst place. | Friedlander Bros., Limited. dksolutkhToF partnership FRIDAY, DECEMBER 27, 1895 CLEARING SALE OF HORSES, FARM IMPLEMENTS, &c. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. Limited, instructed" by Messes Lloyd Bros., will Sell by Public Auction on above date, at the Homestead, near WINSLOW, WITHOUT RESERVE, The whole of their PLANT, Consisting of 4 Draught Mares and Geldings 1 Light Bay Harness Mare, with foal at foot, and in foal to Blackwood Abdallah 1 Light Bay Harness Mare. Dairymaid 1 2-year-old Filly, by Burlington 1 Black Pony Mare and Foal 1 Cow in profit 7 Head of Yearling Cattle 1 Devonshire Bull 32 Shropshire Down Ewes and Lambs



ST. STEPHEN'S CHURCH, Ashbarton CHRISTMASTIDE SERVICES, Christmas Eve—Carol Service, 8 p.m. Offertory in aid of Chotr Fand Christmas Day—Holy Communion, 7.30 a.m. Morning Prayer and Holy Communion, 11 a.m. Offertories on Christmas Pay for the Sunday Schools SUNDAY, DECEMBER 29 8 a.ra— Hcly Commanion—Rev T. A. Hamilton II a, m—Morning Prayer—Re? 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 Commanion CAROL SERVICE.



OT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. CHRISTMAS EVE, 8 p.m. Hymn 62—' While shepherds watched.' Reading—Tsaiah vn, 10—17—Mr Bow pian Fox Carols-'Sjse amid the winter snow.' Reading—D&njel ix, 20 to end ; or Haggai h, 7to 10—Mr T. Gates Carol™' Good Christian men rejoice.? Reading—St Luke n, I—ls —Dr Green, wood Anthem— * Ib came upon the midnight clear.' Reading—St Matthew^i, I—l3—Mr H. Fooks Carol—' The Firsts Nowell.' Beading—lsaiah 35—Mr Mayne Hymn $)—< Hark the herald Angela j sing/ Offertory in aid of Ohoir Funds Benediction 12 146 j Bargains.—Ladies' Straw Hats, Trimmed Hats, >yhite and Cream Laces. .See our windQW^.—Ashburton Drapery Company Ym irv the Mw'VtfHts To&acco a*



Farm Dray and Frame, McOosmick Reaper and Binder, Double-furrow Plough, Four Leaf Harrows, Horse Rake, Whitechapel Oarfc and set of goQd Harness, Pony Cart, Shaft and Leading Harness, Horse Covers and quantity of sundries. Also at the earns time and place, THEIR FARM OF 184 ACRES As previously advertised, if not disposed of privately prior to date of eale. Fu|l particulars on application, R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 118 Auctioneer. I CAUTION. ANY PERSON trespassing through Mill paddocks or bathing at hatches will be prosecuted. 13 10 ROLLITT & CO. HYPNOTISM -#— — fi May have its virtues aa a producer o, nervous sleep, but Wolfe's Sohnapps is a very desirable verve stimulant. Buy bottle? | i»fc»gfc»



I Business Notices H. M. JONES. H. M. JONKS. Santa Clans AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ARE COMING AGAIN. BOYS AND GIRLS keep wide awake and look out for the annual visit of the above mysterious personages. A great variety of TOYS and FANCY GOODS, especially imported for the Christmas Trade; such values for Cash, never before offered to the public of Ashburton. DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS, DOLLS, many sizes, shapes, 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 Bacquets from 3s 6d to 255, Tennis Balls Is each , Best Balls 2s 6<* pair cash; Battledore and Shuttlecock Games, Horses, Barrows, Prams, Trains, Watches, 100 Various Articles. Shell Boxes, Work Boxes, A splendid variety of Japanese Desks and Workboxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, imported direct, at Lowest Prices for Oasb, Japanese Fire Screens Is each. OOME AND SEE THE One Slilling 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 6deach. Inspection invited. Lowest Cash prices to keep the trade here. BOUGHT FOE CASH. THE ASSIGNED STOCK OF J. MARSDEN at a Low Price, and the whole 5£266 will be Cleared at a Great Reduction, COMB EARLY FOR BARGAINS IN BOOKS, STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS. H. M. JONES. For Bilious and Nervous Disorders, such as Wind and Pain in the Stomach, Sick Headache, Giddiness, Fulness and Swelling after meals, Dizziness and Drowsiness, Cold Chills, Flushings of Heat, Loss of Appetite, Shortness of Breath, Costiveness, Blotches on the Skin, Disturbed Sleep, Frightful Dreams, and all Nervous and Trembling Sensations, &c. The first Dose will give relief in twenty minutes. This kno fiction. Every sufferer is earnestly invited to try one Box of these Pills, and they Will be acknowledged to be " WORTH A GUINEA A BOX." BEECHAM'S PILLS, taken as directed, will quickly restore females to complete health. 'They promptly remove any obstruction or irregularity of the system. lor a iTeak Stomacli ; Impaired Digestion; Disordered Liver ; tliej oot like magic—a few doses will work wondersupon the Vital Organs ; Strengthening the muscu lar System; restoring the lontj-lo^t Complexion ; bringing back the keen edge of appetite and arousing with the Rosebud opHkalth tub whole physical energy of the human frame. For tin-owing tiff fevers in liot climates they avo specially renowned. These are " fticts " admitted by thousands in nil classes of society, and one of the best guarantees to the Nervous and Debilitated is that Br-cham'a fills have the largtst Salt of tin,// Patent. Molifive in the World, Full directions with each box. % Prepared only by THOMAS nssc2tA.ni, St. H<slons, bancasbire, England. SUU> BY ALL WiL'OUiSTti IK TIIK COL'JNIER.



T. Bullock. SHOP and Dwelling, Compfctra's Build- | ings, Moore street, Rent 6a per week. T. BULLOCK. ~T cT~L E T. T\ WELLING in Moore street, at 5s 6d -*--' per week. T. BOLLOCK. TO FARMERS IN THE~WAKANUI DISTRICT. 75 ACRES 75 Offers are invited until TUESDAY, 24th inst., for R.S.s 26527 and 26528, 75 acres, fronting the road leading from the Wakanui Hchool to the Plains, and lately in the occupation of Mr Caas. Very suitable for working with heavy rich land T. BULLOOK, Agent. FOR SALE.—An Inproved Farm, mostly in English grasses and clover, and plenty of feed thereon. 484 acres, Lls more. Exceptionally easy terms of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK. MONEY TO LEND on approved Freehold Security, special sums of £500, £200, and £125. T. BULLOOK. • ' WINS LOW TOWNSHIR Sections 140, 141, 150 and 161. Any reasonable offer will be accepted for these aa the owner la very desirous of disposing of them T. BULLOCK FIFTY Acres, all in English grasses, with new dwelling House and other improvements, cloae to a School. Desir able property for a family man. For Sale on very easy terms. For full particulars apply to . T. BULLOCK Town Property fronting East Street, between Moore and Kermode Streets, with SHOPS thereon, by order of the Mortgagees MR T. BULLOCK has received instructions to Sell by Public Auction ab 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 Shops, with Dwellings, now in the 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 ab 1180 T. BULLOCK, 12 129 Auctioneer.



NOTICE. qiHE OFFICE of the ASHBURTON 1 PERMANENT BUILDING and INVESTMENT SOCIETY WILL BE CLOSED FOR THE " CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, December 25, 26, 27, and 28, 1895. EDWARD STEPHENS, 12 92 Manager SPECIAL SHOW FOR THE HOLIDAY CIEASON OLIDAY REASON WASHING DRESS GOODS, WASHING COSTUMES, STRAW HATS, MUSLIN APRONS, SUNSHADES, UMBRELLAS, FLQUNCINGS, CHOICE TRIMMED MILLINERY, ; FANCY BELTS (Half-price) A BEAUTIFUL LOT OF



_ Pu^lic Notices _ _______ • I



Goods for Christmas. GLADSTONE BAGS, SHIRTS AND GARIBALDIS ANDREW OBR.



FOR SALE. A PONY, lib for Girl or Boy, guar anteed perfectly quiet and safe. Also Girl'e Sida-saddle and Bridle and Boy's Pilch Saddle and Bridle, having no further use for same. 12 143 ALBEET ROBERTS. from the^Orango Farm, on £3 or about 9th inst., a Bay Gelding, three years old. Any person giving information to the undersigned of its whereabouts will be rewarded. —< T. Bullock 11 112 FoloTc c. THE Library and Office of the Ash burton Borough Council will be CLOSED from 1 t\ m . o n TUESDAY, the 24th inst., till the morning of FRIDAY, January 8. The Reading Room will be open as usual. By order OHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough CqupcU Office, Ashburfcon, December i 9, 1895.



Business Notic6. Henry Zander. AS the Harvesting Season is now drawing near, I beg to intimate that I have bought a very large stock of Harvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly large demand. BINDING~TWINES. BINDING TWINES. BINDING WIRE. BINDING WIRE, And all other Harvesting Material now in Stock. Farmers, do not give your orders for Twino without fretting my quotation, as 1 can quote less than any local merchant, having purchased most favorably. I have for Sale a few SECOND HAND MoCORMICK BEAPERS & BINDEBS In First Class Order. Early application necessary. McCOEMICK & BUCKEYE j EXTRAS kept ia Stock, Also "TYZACK'S" SECTIONS & CHAINS I For all ether machines CORNSACKS, CORNSACKS. I am flow prepared to take orders for full sized Cornsacks, and farmers will do well to order early, as crops will be heavy. Carpets, Linoleums, Oilcloths, etc. In order to make room for Harvest ing and other Goods now landing and to arrive, I will sell the whole of the above Stock at £5 per cent below cost price. 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS Mauritius Sugar. Be sure to use no other for yc'ur JAM, and see that you get it NEW CURRANTS, , NEW RAISINS, and NEW SULTANAS. These fruits are read} for use without further washing lYit*, Teas, Tca>. 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 & Kansome's Plough Shares Barbed and Plain Fencing Wire BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING WINES & SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, LIQUEURS, «fc HABANA CIGARS, CIGARETTES, In view of approaching holidays, »t SPECIALLY LOW PRICES I have Always lor Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT AGENT FOR— San Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society



r_ JBjiniutJbs Notices _ t Farmers, Look Here! ARE YOUR MOWER KNIVES READY FOR WORK? " KEEP THE KNIVES SHARP" B 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 cut. A man, or even a boy, with this machine can grind a mower knife perfectly, and with ease and rapidity. When a section is dulled or nicked' by coming in contact with a stone, as often happens, it can be sharpened without grinding the other sections rt , THE "CORUNDUM EMERY GRINDING WHEEL" Does its work well. It wears but litjle, and will list, according to the amoant * work done, from three to five years, and probably longer. There is a large aole ro 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 intern driven throogh its pores by centrifugal force, completely wetting its pinamg surface. This prevents the temper of the knife from being iestroyed, which would be done if the wheel were used dry THE OPERATOR, TOIe grinding a Knife, stands facing the side of the wheel and over the mife 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 >r the rim of any wheel having a width of from 3to 5£ inches. It requires sut little skill to use this grinder ; the directions sent with each machine will, f followed, enable anyone to work it without trouble. In addition to putting i keen edge on Mower Sections, the wheel will be found useful for nearly iverything on the Farm that requires sharpening PBICE—4»». CAN BE OBTAINED FROM P. FERRDM, ASHBURTON FOR SALE,— SEVERAL SECOND-HAND WOOD, McCORMIOK, & HOWARD MACHINES Also,—ONE NEW DRAY, by Booth and MaoDoaald Apply F. FERRIMAN. £50 Reward. IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Shoes at MELLOE'S ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, ;he Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton. 2000 poua stock to pick from and every pair at Bed Rock prices. NOTE— Men's Good Bluchers 4s lid Men's Strong Shooters 9s lid Maids' Best Kid Shoes 5s 6<i Ladies* Best Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6s 6d .badies' Neat Walking Shoes 6s 6d 240 pairs of English samples at Cost Price. Dounlry 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 Hoods and Prices speak for themselves. j, mITI l ob, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORI£ WHAT DOBS THIS MEAN ? DURING OCTOBER, 1895, we took more orders for Salts, &c, than ever we had before for any month since the Establishment of our Business (1880) This fact speaks for itself, and shows that the public appreciate our REDUCED PRIORS, and that they can rely on our reputation for ENTIRE SATISFACTION AN APOLOGY We wish to apologise to those friends whose orders we were compelled to refuse owing to the rush before the show COME EARLY CUSTOMERS requiring Suits, &c, for the Christmas Holidays are kindly asked to leave their orders as early as possibly to avoid the inevitable rush and disappointment THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASHBURTON PACU BOOTS & SHOES AACU Unuii. boots & shoes UAuiU GREAT VARIETY, CHEAPEST AND BIST. HfflifSßg fUcBoiTAIiD A ftlcDlAßMll* HAVE great pleasure in announcing that their premises in East street are Stocked with the Largest Variety of Boots and Shoes ever seen in Ashburton. We are making a specialty of G3t!N LEMEN'S BOOTS, AH kinds kept in stock. Try Our Own Make Hand-sewn to Measure Try the Electric Boots—specially Imported Try the Cookham—best In the market Try Onr Own Make in French Calf, East India Kip and Colonial Kip A special import of thick rubber Tennis Shoes in Ladies' and Gentlemen's. Try the INCOMPARABLE. Ladies' Walking Strap Shoes in great Variety. Ladies' Shoes in Beetive, Wolfe, Otto Herz, Beehive, Oceana, and all the Best Continental goods. A large assortment of Our Own Make also to choaee from. Children's Dainty Shoes for the holidays. Canvas Shoes of every description—Black Brown, W hit© and Blue. SOMETHING FOR LVBRTONK SPECIALLY FINE ASSORTMENT OF BABIES' SHOES; Repairing efficiently done at the Shortest notice. / TRY THE CASH BOOT SHOP. McDonald & Mcdiarmii>, East street, Ashburton, and at Oamaru and Waimate. THE . ■ ■ > ■ -•' Chtistchurch Meat Company, Ltd. Wl 1M11T1 .... *n - HAVING LARGELY INCREASED the Freezing capacity, and Slaughtering and Storage Accommodation of the Works at ISLINGTON, Are in a position Meet All the Requirements o? the District daring the Coming Season, and are prepared to FBEEZE FOU FARMERS Or Parohase Sheep and Lpob's on the ground at \ HtGHW UkTXSm V&ktm ' ' '"■■ nm