Prize Distributions.

MISS SARAAIX'S BCHOOI

Thursday was breaking up day at Miss Barratt'a school in Cameron street, and there was a fair attendance of parents and friends. In a corner of the schoolroom the needle work done by the girls during the year was displayed, and seldom is there to be seen on such occasions a display so evenly excellent.' Some of it was really charming in its beauty, and there was not a piece on either bench or wall that was not a credit to both pupil and teacher. There was a little con cert of vocal and instrumental music given by the children, in which they sang and played remarkably well indeed Ac the conclusion of the concert Mr E. J. Paul presented the prizes to the children, and in addressing them and the parents paid a high compliment to the teaching talent of Miss Barratt, whose school had been so successful

and popular an institution ever since its institution. This was no empty compliment. It was not made in the conventional way that kindly things are said on such occasions. It was said because he could bear personal testimony to the good work done by Mias Barratt in his own family. He was abun dantly satisfied with the progress that had been made, with the faculty that Miss Barratt possessed in a high degree of im parting knowledge to her pupils, and the power she possessed of exercising wholesome discipline. The behaviour of the children that day showed that the simple knowledge of the book was not the only thing taught. Both example and precept had been made use of to inculcate those lessons, the learning ot which made all the difference between the vulgar person and the good mannered, and the tone of Miss Bar ratt's school was really a pleasure to witness. After presenting the prizes to the children, with a kindly and encouraging word to each recipient, Mr Paul, paid Miss Barratt an other high compliment, and wished ber and her pupils a merry Christmas and a happy New Year. The following is the

PRXKE JLIBT Class I.—English—Annie Ferriman 1, Ila Paul 2, Lucy Kempthorne 3, Mary Digby 4. Sewing—lla Paul 1, Lucy Kempthorne 2, May White 3 puss ll.—English—Dora Bland 1, May White 2, Eiic Greenwood 3. Sewing— Eeckie Home 1 Class 111.-English—Nina Reid 1, Beckie Home 2, Katie Fooks 3, Sewing—Katie Smith Class IV-—English — Zach Ferriman 1, Octavius Digby 2, Katie Fooks 3, Louisa White 4

C'ass V.—English—Joseph Ferriman 1, Johnnie Digby 2, Willie Moorehead 3, Johnnie Moorehead 4

Special for Sewing—Mary Digby, Dora Bland ; for perseverance—G&scoigne Green wood

HIGH SCHOOL

Breaking up day at the High School was marked by a fair attendance of parents. Mr Andrew Orr, a member of the Board of Governors, occupied the chair, and in his opening address spoke in glowingly eulogistic terms of the ability of the teaching staff, specially 00150? the very marked increase in the number of pupils since the present staff took charge, and expressing his plea sure at the good fortune that had befallen the Board as well as the parents and pupils in securing such a master as Mr Simmers, and such mistresses as Misses Pearse and Macdonnell,notforgetting a well-deserved compHmentto Miss William son, who had temporarily taken the place of the first named iady. The Rev A. Bake followed in an equally complimentary strain, and the Mayor distributed the prizes in the j cheery way that is his wont, with a word of compliment and kindiy encouragement to I each recipient. The following is the prixie iLiS'ar English : Class I —Trixie Denshire and -losey McOwen equal; Class ll—Hilda Lawrie ; Class III —Eva Jones Latin: Class I (Lower)— Leslie Purnell ; Class I (Upper) —Annie MacKay ; Class ll— Lila Baxter ; Class lll—Arthur Purnell ; Class IV—Winnie Purnell French : Class I (Lower) —Bertram Cul verhouse ; Class II (Upper)— Daniel Mori arty ; Class ll— Frederick Silcock ; Class Hl—Arthur Purnell; Class IV—Winnie Purnell Arithmetic : Clastl—Frederick Heseltine; Class 11-Charles Schneider; Class lII— /Joseph Priedlander .Algebra : Class I—Daniel Moriarty; Class fl Florrie Prebble; C'ass lll—Fredrick Silcocfe ; Class IV—Joseph Friedlander Euclid; Class I.—Sidney Culverhouse; Claes 11-^vFohn Baxter; Class lll—Charles Schneider ; Clasa IV—Eva Jones Geography ; Claes I—Trixie Denshire ; Cjlass ll—Thomas Smith History: ClaBS I—Josey McOwen; Class H—Katie- Millar Mapping: Ist prize, Nessie Harrison; 2nd prize, Winnie Orr Writing: Girls—Clara Rule ; boys- Percy White Sewing: Ist prize, May Collins; 2nd prize. Annie Mackay Special prize for French and Latin, pre sented by Andrew Orr, Esq—Wianie Purnell Special prize for Mathematics, presented by DoHb^d Williamson, Esq—Joseph K. Friedlandei' Special prize for English, presented by His Worship the Mayor—Eva Jones Winners of t&e scholarships granted by the Board to the pupils of the school who make the two highest average percentages of marks at the term examinations during the year—Fredrick Silcock, S2 per cent of total marks attainable; Ijlft Baxter, 78 7 per cent. i

A Bush Fire

A IWan. Burit«d t» I9eatta

Gisboenk, December 20

Grave anxiety is fok concerning the safety of Dr Lawson Heale, who lefo town >oa Wednesday for the purpose of wit nessing a large bash fire on property ■owned by himself and Mr Lyanar, Waimate Valley. In the afternoon Dr Heale w«nfc oat with other* from the homestead to set tire to fallen timber, and after iha tire had been started ha was miased, and had nob returned to the homestead during the night. Search wss commenced at dayHghc yesterday, and carried on all day without success. Later. l*lr Heale s body, charred almost beyond recognition, was found this morning. He ?had g&nß out from the homestead to assist 4n lighting the bush lire, and must have fosen overtaken by the flames.

Terrible Affair

A JBOV SIIOOTA HUHSeiF

Dubedin, December 18

There was much excitement near the Post Office shortly after eight to-night. For some time jtt&t complaints have been made that letters with money have gone astray after being posted. After inquiry the detectives decided to .watch the letter boxes in the Post Office Afc Detective O'Connor was so -engaged to-night a hoy, fourteen years or so, named Herbert Orr was noticed opening one •<of the boxes and taking a letter. The detec tive slipped off his boots, but >/hen he had •opened the door the boy had put some dis tance between them Just as the boy rounded into Princess Htreefc, he looked back and seeing t^e detective, bolted. He went along Bond Street and down Water Street, the detective following and crying oat, " Stop thief." Just as the detective was wjnded and fell, a man on horseback followed the boy, who went into a coal yard. On the detective making a search he found the boy an a water-closet. He fead his hands on his foreast, aad begged the detective to let him ■off. When the detective said he could not, the boy said he would shoot himself, aad at once iired a revolver he was clasping in hia hands. The bullet entered his left breast about the region of the heart. The boy was at once removed to the hospital, but is not expected to live through the night. The boy is small for his age. He is the son of a com .mission agent in town.

COMMERCIAL.

DUNEDIN WOOL SALES

i ( Dunedin; December 19 The Dunedin wool sales opened to-day. The average advance on all good-conditioned wools is from Id to ljd, while medium and inferior descriptions have improved by about id to fd, as compared with the opening sales in Dunedin last year

The Eastern Question.

Lonook December 18

At an immense meeting in the Oity Temple, Dr Parker referred to Turkey as the Beelzebub of Hlnrope, and urged its partition. A letter was read from Mr Gladstone in which he said the | Powers were prostrate at the feet of an impotent Sultan, who sanctioned massacres daily, and with their cog-, nissance. j

Italy and Abyssinia.

Rome, December 18

Signer Crispi has obtained by vote of Parliament twenty million lire for the exteasioa of operations against the Shoas in Abyssinia.

Fever and Thirst

Pkrth, December 19

Between fever and thirst the gold fields are gaining anything but an enviable notoriety. Many camps are ravaged by typhoid.

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Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN SERVICE ON CHRISTMAS DAY.



THE Only Trains in the Aehbnrton District on December 25 will be the Christchnrch to Danedin and Dunedin to Christchnrch express trains, the 8 a.m. Christchorch to 4flhburton, 340 p.m. A.shburton to Christchurch, 725 a.m. Timaru to Ashbarton, and 10 55 am. Ashburton to Timaru. No goods traffic. 12 125 BY ORDER.



Public Notices STRAY feD from the Grange Farm, on or nboufc 9th insfc., a Bay Gelding, three yeara old Any person giving information to the undersigned of its whereabouts will be rewarded. —T. Bullock 11 112 WINS LOW TOWNSHIP. | Sections 140, 141, 150 and 151. Any reasonable offer will ba accepted for these as the owner ts very dtsiroua of disposing of thsm T. BULLOCK FIFTY Acres, all in English grasses, with new dwelling House and other improvements, close to a School. Desir able property for a family man. For Sale on very easy terms. For full particulars apply to T. BULLOCK 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 £50), £200, and £125. T. BULLOCK. ISiOTiOJBj; TfIHE OFFICE ok the ASHBURTON ± PERMANENT BUILDING and INVESTS!BIN r SOCIETY WILL BE CLOSED FOlt THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS ON WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY AND SATURDAY, December 25, 26, 27, and 28, 1895. EDWARD STEPHENS, 12 92 Manager. " ASHBURTON CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. ANNUAL GATHERING ON 26th inst, (Boxing Day). IFIVE GUINEA CUP FOR QUOITS MATCH Given by John Small, Esq. LOTS OF OTHER FUN. JOSHUA TUOKBK, 12 110 Hon. Secretary. ASHBURTON BOROUGH SCHOOL. ANNUAL EXH I B I T I O N XHIBITION Open in Schoolroom 7 to 10 p.m., TO-DAY, And continues from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. TOMORROW (Saturday). Admission, 6d ; children 3d. C. BRADDELL, 12 I? 8 Chairman.



ASKBUBTON BOROUGH COUNCIL REGISTRATION OF DOGS TVTOHCE is herehv given that the Do« *■* Registration Fees for the year 1895 have been iixed, by resolution of this Council, at 2s 6d per Dog for Sheep or Cattle Dogs, and 10 * per Dos; for other Dogs. Collars may be obtained after the Ist January prox at tha Borough Council Office, Baring Square West, which is appointed the Registration Office for the sale of Dog Collars. CHAS. E. I OOKS, Registrar of Dogs Ashburton, December 20, 1895 12 128 N~ bIiCE is hereby given in pursuance of the PublL Reserves Act, 1885, Clause 5 and 6, that the Tfnwald 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 Adulb One Shilling For each Horse One Shilling Entrance to Stand and Paddock Three Shillings extra. E. GATES, Chairman Piuwald Domain .Board, I§ 130



tCIuS £reat clearing sale of S. Anderson' •stock at jßoots and Shoes, announced by MoDosrAJOO »fttl MoDiabmiu is coining to a .close within te»di>.ys. Secure a pair of Boots *t owe at the pdw<f prjge. 11 JSB



Friedlander Bros., Limited. WE are instructed by M»tsre» Lloyd Bros. TO SELL PRIVATELY THEIR WELL-KNOWN FARM NEAIi WINSLOW, Consisting of about 184 acriss. 184 | Thia property must be sold to close partnership accounts. For full porticulars apply to FRIEDLANDER BROS., Limited. 12J06 DISSOLUTION OF PARTNERSHIP. FBIDAY, DECEMBEB 27. 1895



CLEARING SALE OF HORSES, FARM IMPLEMENTS, &c. MESSRS FRIEDLANDBR BROS. Limited, instructed by Messes Lloyd Bros., will Sell by Public Auction on above date, »t 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 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 Drill 32 Shropshire Down Ewes and Lambs Farm Dray and Frame, McOormick Reaper and Binder, Double-furrow Plough, Four Leaf Harrows, Horse Rake, Whitechapel Cart and set of good Harness, Pony Cart, Shaft and Leading Harness, Horse Covers and quantity of sundries. Also at the same time and place, THEIR FABM OF 184 ACRES As previously advertised, if not disposed of privately prior to dace of sale. Full particulars on application. R. FRIEDLANDER, j 12 118 Auctioneer.



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 21 Sections and Cottage, Tinwald, by order of the Mortgagee. MR THOMAS BULLOCK has re ceived instructions to Sell by Public Auction, at the Arcade on the above date, on account and by order of the Mortgagee, four sections numbered 523, 524, 531, 532. One acre fronting I Hartand and Grove streets, Tinwald, on which is erected a four-roomed Cottage. To be Sold to Close accounts. Any further particulars on application. Terms at Sale. Sale at 11.30 T. BULLOCK, 12 100 Austioneer. SATURDAY^ DECEMBERi~2I I ACRE | TREVORTONi MR T. BULLOCK ha 3 received instructions to sell by public auction at the Arcade, on the abose date, Lot No. 8. containing £ acre, fronting Suffolk Street, i'revorton, and being part of R.S. 4949. Inspection invited Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 12 99 Auctioneer. TO FARMERS JN THE WaKaWi 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 Wakanni school to the Plains, and lately in the occupation of Mr Case. Very suitable for working with heavy rich land T. BULLOCK, Agent. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28. 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 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 JSaat 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 iavesting in Town property are Invited to inspect Easy terms of payment Sale at 11.30 T. BULLOCK, 12 129 Auctioneer. E. W. Hanmer. E. W. Haniner. i i ■■inn HAVING at last made the necessary arrangements to occupy the premises lately occupied by MESSRS MILES AND CO., Limited, without the chance of being aßked to clear out at any moment, I have much pleasure in informing OLD CLIENTS who have done their business to a great extent on these premises, and the Public generally, that I intend to keep in stock ALL KINDS OF GOODS WHICH ARE REQUIRED ON FARMS, LARGE OR SMALL, SUCIH AS Fencing Wire, Barbed Wire, Sheep Netting with centre strand, Binder Twine, Cornsacks, Woolpacks, j Seaming Twine, Branding I Oils in Blue, Red, | & Black, Flour, S \\ a r p a, Bran, Fine Halt, Co a res Salt, Rock Salt, English Superphosphates, Bone Dust, all kinds of Agricultural Seeds, the germination of which is tried before being offered for Sale,, TEA, SUGAR, Etc. I shall bold Auction Sales of STOCK »nd SHEEPSKINS at the usual times as heretofore, and I shall be a Cash Bayer of all sorts of GRAIN and (JitASS SEEDS during the coming season _____ As I have pitched my cam? in Ashburton, I hope to repeive a share of tfce fau§mess going E. W, Jlanmer. WEST STREET, December 17,1895 M ii m***mmm LL _ I__1 __ JHf Fragrant and Gotqfottlw Nw> Vt*m



D. Thomas, FATHER BRINGETH PRESENTS OF FANCY GOODS, STATIONERY, Etc. UNRESERVED SALE OF THE STOCK OF AN ASSIGNED .ESTATE. TATTERSALLS, WEST STREET, \/l R DAVID THOMAS, instructed iXL by the Purchaser of the Stock in the Assigned E.state of a Fancy Goods Merchant, will Sell at Tattersalls. TO-MORROW, SATURDAY, at 11 o'clock, THE WHOLE LINES.PURCHASED WHICH COMFBIHE FANCY GOODS SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, And embrace a range of Valuable, Useful, Ornamental, and Artistic lines, TOGETHER WITH STATIONERY OF EVERY DESCRIP TION. DAVID THOMAS, 12 93 Auctioneer



SPEGIAL SHOW FOR THE HOLIDAY QEASON OLID AY UEASON 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 Ghristmas. GLADSTONE BAGS, SHIRTS AND GARIBALDIS ANDREW ORR. j Venus Tobacco Latest Success,



J Business Notices, ____— ~ 11. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. 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 Racquets from 3s 6d to 255, Tennis Balls Is each , Besfc Balls 2s 6c* pair cash; Battledore and Shuttlecock Games, Horses, Barrows, Prams, Trains, Watches, 100 Varions Articles, Shell Boxes, Work Boxes. A splendid variety of Japanese Desks and Workboxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, imported direct, at Lowest Prices for Cash, Japanese Fire Screens Is each. COMB AND SEE THE Is STALL 8 Great Variety to delight old and yonng. 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 £266 will be Cleared at a Great Redaction. COME EARLY FOB BARGAINS JN BOOKS, STATIONERY AND FANCY GOODS. H. M. JONES. 11173



Entertainments. A GRAND VOCAL & INTRUMBNTAL Concert Will be Given in the WESLEYAN CHURCH (Licensed aa a Public Building). BARING SQUARE, in Aid of the Church Funds ON Boxing Wight, DECEMBER 26, 1895, Under the* direction of Mr A; Cobkick, of Christchurch, The following ladies and gentlemen of Christchurch will take part in Songs, Duets, Quartets, and Instrumental items : MISS A. OORRIOK, a promising yonng Soprano ; MISS M. WATSON, the popu lar Scotch Vocalist; MR E. LOY'ELL, the favorite Tenor, and soloisb 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 commence at 8 pm. Tickets can be obtained from Mr H. M. Jones. 12 106



Tenders. ASHBURTON COUNTY STOCK AND SALEYARDB COMPANY, LIMITED. yTFAMED TENDERS for leasing THE SHEEP DIPS AT ASHBURTON AND TINWALD YARDS. Tenders to be addressed to the Secretary not later than MONDAY, December 30, at 3 p.m, ALBERT ROBERTS, 12 120 Secretary.



Pubiic Notices NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of the Public Reserves Act 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that ths Ashbnrton Domain will be set apart for the Junior Cricket Club's match on WEDNESDAY, the Ist day of January 1896. on whi«h day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale, viz: - For each adult One Shilling For each trap One Shilling For each horse One Shilling J. SEALY, Chairman Aehburbon Domain Board. Ashburton. December 30, 1895. 12 127 BT. STEPHEN'S CHURCH. Ashburton SERVICES, FRIDAY—Short Service at 730 p.m. Choir Practice at 8 p.m SUNDAY 8 a. m—Holy Communion—Rev T. A. Hamilton 11 a.m—Mornlcg Prayer—Mr Bowman Fox 11 a.m—Seafield, Holy Communion— Rev T. A. Hamilton 3 p ra—Dkomorf.—Mr Bowman Fox 6.30 p.m—Evening Prayer—Rev T, A, | Hamilton : A Carol Service will be held in the Church on Christmas Eve at eight p.m. Offertory in aid of the Choir Fund. NOTICE is hereby given in pursuance of the Public Reserves Act 1885, clauses 5 and 6, that the Ashburton .Domain will be sec apart for the Cala donian Society's Sports on THURSDAY, the 26th day of December, on which day charges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale :— For each adult ... ... One Shilling For each horse ... ... One Shilling For each trap One Shilling J. SEALY, Chairman Ashburton Domain Board, December 11, 1835. 12 56 JAMES TASKBB BIGS to intimate that for the con venience of his numerous customers in the centre of the town, and of many country patrons, he will OPEN ON SATURDAY FIRST, December 21, the shop in Tanered street, recently occupied by Mr Lumsden, watchmaker, in which he will oarry on the chief branch of his Butchering Basin.eas. Country friends, and friends resident in the more central parts of the town, will kindly take note of this announcement. Prices will compare with those of any establishment in town and the old reputation for excel lence of meat quality will be strenously maintained. 12 117



For thr Bwod is the Life—Clarkes World-famed Blood Mixture is warranted to cleanse the blood from ill impurities from whatever cause arising. For Scrofula, Scurvy, Eczema, Bad Legs, Skin and Blood diseases, Pimples and sorea of all kinds \t§ effects are marvellous. Thousands of tesw menials. Beware of wo^t^lesf i^ita^io^ «*& sttb»titui« . |



] Business Notice. Henry Zander. 4S 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 al! other harvesting Material now i» Stock. Farmers, do not give your orders for Twine without getting my quotation, »s I can quote less than any local merchant, 'having purchased most favorably. I have for Sale a few SECOND HAND McCORMiCK



REAPERS & BINDERS In First Class Order. Early application necessary. McCORMIOK & BUCKEYE EXTRAS kept in Stock, Also "TYZAC&'S" SECTIONS & CHAINS For all ether machines CORNSACKS, CORNSAOKS. I am now prepared to take orders for fall sized Corneacks, and farmers will ido 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 fo arrive, I will sell the whole of the' above Stock at | £5 per cent below cost price. 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS, 1000 MATS Mauritius itigrar. Be sure to use no other for your JAM, and Bee that you get it NEW CURRANTS, NEW" RAISINS, and NEW SULTANAS. These fruits are readj for use without further washing T<ras», Tens, 'areas*. CHINA, CEYLON, INDIA, ani> HEALTH TEA Just Landed (ex Gothic) 100 GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HORSE COLLARS, In all sixes. 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 & Sansome's Plough Sharee Barbed and Plain Fencing Wire BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING WINES <fc SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT, LIQUEURS, A HABANA CIGARS, CIGARETTES, In view of approaching holidays, at SPECIALLY LOW PRICES I have Always for Sale— CRUSHED OATS, OATEN SHEAF CHAFF, OATS, BRAN, SHARPS, AND CHICKWHEAT. Henry Zander, GENERAL MERCHANT WOOL, STOCK AND STATION AGENT I AGENT JfQJft™ Sun Ffyq lufxwmw Oftfco ' *ovident Society



!_ Business Notices Farmers, Look Here! ARE YOUR MOWER KNIVES READY FOR WORKJ MOWEIf KNIFK ttRIHrDKH. "KEEP THE KNIVES HHARP" I 8 WHAT every manufacturer of Mowers directs. With this Grinder it :« ,c. anbe/f ßllydoae. With .dull 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 dolled or nicked by coming in SKtelSAlS 1161 a 8 oft6n h*ppeQS 'ifc can *BharpcDed wiihoafc «**««



THE "CORUNDUM EMERY GRINDING WHEEL" Does its work well. It wears but little, and will last, according to the amount hole 10 the centre of the wheel, made water-tight by the flanges which dunp the wheel and hold it in position. When the Machine is used this hollow space is filled with water through s smalt hole in the side of one of its flanges: the hole js then plugged up. When turning the wheel in grinding, the water is dnren through its pores by centrifugal force, completely wettipg its grinding Burfaoe. 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 Bto 5£ inche ß . It requires 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 potting a keen edge on Mower Sections, the wbeel will be found useful for nearly everything on the Farm that requires sharpening PRICE—42B. CAN BE OBTAINED FROM F. FEEEIIAN, ASHBURTON FOR SAL E,— SEVERAL SECONDHAND WOOD, McCOBMICK, & HOWARD MACHINES Also,— ONE NEW DRAY, by Booth and MacDemaia Apply F. FEBKIMAN. £50 .Reward, IT can be saved by every good housekeeper if you Buy your Boots and Shoes at MELLOR'B ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE, the Cheapest and Most Reliable Boot Store in Ashburton, 2000 poun 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 6d Ladies' Best Canvas Shoes 4s 9d Ladies' Pretty Tan Straps 6s 6d uadies' Neat Walking Shoes 63 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 £or themselves. J. M ~E~L L 0 B, ZEALANDIA BOOT STORE]; WHAT DOES THIS MEAN? DURING 3CTOBER, 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 Salts, &c M for the Christmas Holidays are kindly asked to leave their orders as early as possible to avoid the inevitable rush and disappointment CRAIGHfiAD^A^BfiBRYMAir,' ; THE LEADING TAILORS & OUTFITTERS, ASBBURTON ' PAQU boots & shoes / nAOU I UAOn. boots & shoes uAuii. GREAT VARIETY, CHEAPEST AND BEST. RSheigßS !fIcI>OTOJLI» Jk fVSII>IARIIII> 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 GEN LEMEN'S BOOTS, All kinds kept in stock. Try Our Own Make Hand-sewn to Measure Try the Electric Boots—specially Imported Try the Cookham—best in the market Try Oar 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 choese from. Children's Dainty Shoes for the holidays. Canvas Shoes of every description—Black Brown, White and Blue. SOMETHING FOR EVERYONE SPECIALLY FINE ASSORTMENT OF BABIES' SHOES; Repairing efficiently done at the Shortest notice. TRY THE CASH BOOT SHOP. . McDonald & mcDiarmib, East street, AshburtoD, and at Oamaru and W&imate.



THE Ohristchurcli Meat Company, Ltd. HAVING LARGF4LY INOP^g'iJj thQ Freezing capacity, and Slaughtering aß^Sto"- ge " Accon j modation o f the Works at ISLINGTON, U a position Meet All -the Requirements o£ the District during *! Ooming Season, and are prepared to FBEEZE Fdfe FAKMERS Or Purchase Sheep and Lamb 3on the ground at HIGHEST MABKIT VALUED SI 101