Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. SATURDAY, DECEMBER 28, 1895 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

Mr Henry Z mdci's important advertise ment will be fouod on our fourth page. A pvrty of Maoris from Masterton i caught 900 crayfish off the rocks at Castle , point the other day In three hours. At Pahiatua the police applied for throe prohibition ordery at a sicting of the Court la&t week. One man admitted having spent £700 in one year in drink. On Sunday toe Ashburton Presbyterian pulpit will be occupied by the Rev James Skinner in the morning. In the evening the preacher will be the Rev Richard J. Murray, an old scholar of the Ashburton Presbyterian Sunday School, I A Press Association telegram from I Wellington states that Mr Victor M. j Braund has Issued a private circular to the i shareholders of the Colonial Bank, strongly protesting against the steps I taken for the liquidation of the Bank. I The North Qtago Times says that two j residents who were through different parts of the district on Thursday, say the crops never looked better since the district was settled, and if everything goes smoothly till harvest an extraordinarily large harvest will be reaped, and the same may be said of our own county. The eight o'clock train last night presented an unnsual sight. She carried fifteen trucks, each truck carrying a new harvester for Mr John Gcigg, Lon^beach. The trucks were consigned to Winslow, where they will arrive to-day and be unloaded. The harvesters are McOor mlcks. A correspondent cf the Qtago Daily Times writes for the benefit of intending pleasure seekers during the holidays :— I' The track from Kinloch.to Lake Harris | Saddle has been thoroughly repaired and new bridges built where neceessary up to l the end of the horse track, where a good substantial galvanised iron hut with two compartments has been erected, and also a futtah to store things in. From thehut to Lake Harris Saddle the track has been put in repair for pedestrians. Jb ia now reported, says an English con temporary, that there is a great probabi lity of the Duke and Duches-s of Xork pay ing their visit to Australasia at the close of the next London season. The Colonial Office authorities will, It is understood, shortly commence to make preparations to this end. It is further understood that Mr Chamberlain has had not a little to do with arranging the visit. A public field trial of the Walter A. Wood single apron harvester and binder was held yesterday afternoon on Mr Samuel Brown's farm, Wakanui, when a heavy crop of oats was dealt with. The machine used was a Oft cut and opened up the crop without a hitch, showing that the elevating power of the single apron was all that could be de sired, and appeared to meet with the unanimous approval of all present. The trial was largely attended by farmers, some of wham came a considerable dis tance to see the machine at work. It is now generally understood says the Wellington correspondent of the Otago Daily Times, that the Minister for Labour is finally chosen for the office of Agent general. There wero reasons,for a time pointing to a desire on the part of the Treasurer to secure the position, and that the Premier would have cheerfully con curred in the appointment if only that he might himself take in hand and retrieve the finance of the country. However it would seem that circumstances beyond his control have secured the country a continuation, of the distinguished servlcss of Mr Ward at the Treasury A letter received In Chri»tchurch from Lieutenant Andrew, says that some of the New Zealanders serving in the British army in India have been smelling powder lately. Mr Bailey, son of Colonel Bailey, of Timaru, was invalided from the Wsat ristan field force, and Mr Davidson, son of another Canterbury settler, General Davidson, accompanied theGwalior trans port corps to Chitral. Mr Andrew, whose application to be attached to the force in Central Africa was declined, has received twelve months'furlough, and expec's to reach Melbourne early next month. A jewellery robbery under peculiar circumstances was reported to the Well ington police this week. Mrs Warren, a passenger from Capetown to Auckland (via Wellington) by the Kaikoura, brought with her jewellery of the value of $500, and on Thursday gave it to thß steward on the Kaikoura to carry across the wharf to the Takapuna, by which steamer she was leaving for Auckland in the evening. The steward put the jewellery in the hold, but when the Takapuna reached New Plymouth yesterday a search re veaZed the fact that the whole parcel was mfaalng. The anniversary of the Hinds Wesleyan Church was celebrated on December 15 and 17. On Sunday, December 15, the anniversary services were conducted by the Rev T. G. Brooke, who delivered two sermons, appropriate to the occasion, to large and appreciative congregations. On the following Tuesday a tea meeting was held in the public school, and although there was a boisterous nor'-wester blowing during the evening, a large gathering assembled, and from six o'clock till half p»st seven, all were engaged in the task of disposing of the good things with which the tables were provided. The tables were waited on. by MfsdaraesNorrish and Haymar», and Miss Norrish, Mrs Y<aung, Miss Durey, Mrs M^gensie, ar]< j aj{ as Tarbotton, At the public meeting the chi»ir was occupied b/ the Rev C. Aber nethy, and addresses were delivered by Revs OJphert and T. G. Brooke. A local choir, assisted by friends from Willcwby and Tinwald, rendered several musical selections from ' Choral praise * In a pleasing manner under the baton of Mr D. Miller, whila Mr W. G. Ford presided at the organ. B(sr Miller also contributed a solo whitoh was much appreciated. The usual votes of thanks brought to a close a very successful anniversary. Stories were often current in the old immigration days, says the Otago Daily Times, of bachelors desirous of securing a wife calling at the immigration barracks and in a few ho.urs urranglng for going through the marriage ceremony with one j of the new arrivals, but a case occurred in Dunedin a few days ago in which the time spent in wooing is probably a record. A widower from a northern town having advertised for a housekeeper, received a reply from Dunedin, and arranged for a personal interview before completing the engagement. The lady ran a small boarding-house, and the widower, on calling there, wss su struck with its neat ness, tidiness, and general air of pros perity that he ventured, to doubt if the lady really contemplated taking the situa tion. Being assured that she did he promptly replied by asking her to become his wife instead of his servant. The lady said she must have time to consider the new offer, aud the widower- consented to give her two hotirs hut no more. When that period had elapsed the widower was promptly on the scene and received a favorable answer to his suit. A visit to the Registrar followed, and, in as short a space of tlms as the law allows, the marriage ceremony was duly performed, and the widower returned home with a second wife.

A notice in our advertising columns informs b%lhers that the water in the 'Swimming batha will be shut off on Monday and Tuesday next. Hard lines this hoc weather. The man Oobbleatick, accused of sheep 1 stealing in this county, waa arrested last night at PaJrnerston North. He will be taken to Wellington, and sent on to Ashburfcon, A large number of fowls were consigned to Oamuru from an outside district the, other day. They were placed alive in sack h, arm out of 42 in one lot only 4 survived the journey. The day was un commonly hoc, and the fowls were suffocated. Mr Stephen Chapman, of Willowby, will conduct rhe morning service at the | Wesl«yan Church to-morrow, and the j Kfcv T. G. Brooke will be the evening preacher. At the latter serv ca the subject, will be ' Returning from the war.' The duet ' O lovely peace,' from Judas Maccabeus, will be rendered by Mrs Corrick and Miss A. Corrick, of Christ church, and Miss Alice Corrick will also sing -The star of Bethlehem.' Both pieceß will be rendered by special request. The public are cordially invited. Onk Box ofClarkb's 841 Pills is warran feed to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or consli tutional), Gravel and Pains in the Back. Guarranteed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6d each, by all Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors thronghoufc the World. Proprietors : Thb Lincoln and Midland Counties Dkitg Cokpaiiy, Unooln, Engt&md

ALFORD FOREST.

Prom Oar Own Correspondent

SCHOOL REFOKT, As a result of the recent examination, it is pleasing to copy the remarks of the inspector, which run thus:-—" All the subjects required by the syllabus have been faithfully attempted, and the re sults of the examination are very fair." ' Standard VI, two presented, one passed ; Standard V, four presented, three passed; Standard IV, four presented, three passed; Standard 111, seven presented, six passed: Standard I, five presented, four passed. It is added that the industry of the pupil teacher, Bertie Gill man, is remaikahle. SHEARING. Wet weather has thrown shearers a month behind, which means loss of sheds ananged for, and an extra waiting for producers. The wool is of a fairly average character. ADVANCES TO SETTLERS, Government settlers h«re complain of the long delay betwean advances being granted and receiving same, as much as seven months having passed in some instances since application was made, and being granted are still in abeyance. Con sidering the one and a half million loan lying idle and bearing no interest, it seems strange. MILL, STAVELY. Orders have been received which will keep the mill going for two months, certain,

School Examination.

ASMTOX A meeting of the Aahton School Com mifctee took place on Friday, December 20. There were present—Messrs T. Taylor (in the ohair), J. Shearer, J. Bell, W. J. Brown and J. R. Begg. The Board forwarded the Inspector's repor.fc on the school with a letter stating that tha Board waa pleased to receive % report so eminently satisfactory. &fter con sidering the report Mr Begg moved and Mr Shearer seconded the following resolution.:—That the Committee is highly gratified at receiving such an ex cellent report and that both teachers, Mr Mitchell and Miss Pilliet, be congratu lated and thanked for iheir untiring efforts to maintain the higa reputation which the school has previously borne. This was carried unanimously. The Committee thanked Messrs Taylor, Begg, and the master for their trouble in purchasing the prizes, and appointed Mr Begg, in the absenos of the chairman, to distribute them on breaking up for tne Christmas holidays. The Committee, after alloting and marking the prises, ad journed till the end of January, when a special meeting will be called. On Tuesday last, Messrs Begg and Shearer attended to distribute tha prizes. Every child received a more or less valuable book according to the standard. The master gave several attendance certificate cards and a present each to the most popular boy and girl in the school. The two members of the committee then addressed the children and after a scramble for a tin ot lollies the school broke up for ten days. The following is the report :— ---PASS SUBJECTS,

ADDITIONAL SUBJECTS.

Repetition and Recitation—Good Drill and Exercises—Very fair Singing—Good Needlework—Excellent Comprehension of language of reading lessons —Good Organisation — Standards 7 to 3, Mr Thomas S. Mitchell Headmaster; Stan dards 2,1, and P classes, Miss Francesca A. Pilliet, A.F. Remarks—ln this examination the per formance of every class throughout the j school is of exceptional merit. In all I pass subjects the main body of the answering ranges from good to excellent while in class and additional subjects the results are equally satisfactory. The lower standards and preparatory classes show a degree of proficiency which is in all respects admirable.—(Signed), Thos. Ritchie, Inspector,

REMEDY FOR ERYSIPELAS

i Paris, December 26 " Dr Marmorick, of the Pasteur Institute, has discovered a serum remedy for erysipelas and puerperal fever.

CRICKET.

WELLINGTON V. NEW SOUTH WALES.

Wellington, December 27 After lunch the Welshmen began their second innings, and at six o'clock, whenscunsps were drawn for the day, they had scored 157 for seven wickets. The chief scorers were Walford 31, Oobcroft not out 54. The latter went in first and played the bowling all the afternoon. humorous changes were made in the bowling but the visitors were evidently determined to set the local men a good score to n.ake to win. The last three wickets fell for 22 rnns.

ASHBURTON V. WAIMATE.

The Cup match, Ashborton against Waimate, waa played on Wednesday on the Domain ground, and resulted in a win for the local ulub by 36 tunn on the firefc innings. Studholme, the Waimate cap tain, winning the toss, decided to bar. At first runs came very silowly—three wickets falling for three runs. At this stage Studholme and Hamilton gofc together and scored very freely. With the score at 33, Studholme 'was smartly taken at third man off Davis by the local captain. The innings ultimately termi nated for 86, out of which Hamilton's contribution was 32 (not out). Ashbnrton I then went to the wickets and compiled 122, Davis playing a free but somewhat flukey innings for 61. Waimate were muoh more successful In their second attempt, scoring 91 for the loan of four wicket*, Hamilton again being top scot ?er with 61 (not out). At this stage the innings was declared closed, and the locail team wend to the wickats to perform the apparently easy task of making 56 runs. Things for a time did not look particularly bright for Ash burton's supporters, as t ever&l good wickets fell for small scores* However, at the call of time the score tstoed at 53 for seven wickets. Among the visitors, Hamilton and Studholme showed the best form. The former batsman haa an excellent defence, and is a rapid ecorer. For Ash burton, Davis was most successful both with bat and ball, as th« 5 appended scores will show:— WAIMATE First innings Chissold, b Davis 1 Maine, c Percy b Davis m 1 Harris, c Cuthbertson b Davits ... 19 Lee, b Davis ... ... .„. ... 0 Studholme, c Cuthbertson b Davis ... 20 Cobden, «lbw, b Andrews .*. ... 0 GoJdstone, b Andrews ... ... 3 Hamilton, not out .32 Jones, 1 b w, b Davis 3 Chattey, c Mitchell b Davis  4 Bradshaw, c Hammond b Biissell ... 0 Extras „, ... 3 Total 86 Second irvnings Chiasold, c Simpson >> Andrews ... 3 Hamilton, not out ... ... ... 51 Harris, b Andrews ... , 2 Studholme, b Mitchell 24 tee, c and b Davis ... 4 Cobden, not, out ... ... ... 4 Extras „, ... 2 Total ... . ... 91 Innings declarod closed ASHBTJRTON First innings Hammond, c Hamilton b Goldstone 13 Andrews, c Studholme b Golds tone... 5* Fooks, b Goldstone ... 5 Rnssell, b Cobden ... ... ... 35 Upton, b Goldstone ... 0 Davis, run out ... .„, ... 61 Mitchell, b Goldstone ... ... 2 Curtis, c Studholme b Goldstone ... 3 Outhbertson, b Oobden .... ... 4 Percy, not out ... ,„ ... 0, y Simpson, b Studholme .... ... 1 Extras ... ... 1 Total ... 122 Second innings Davis, b Studholme 10 Andrews, c Harris b Studholnja ... 6 Fooks, c Bradshaw b Goldstone ... 13 Hammond, c Jones b Goldstoo c ... 1 Rnssell, b Studholme ... .„ 0 Simpson, run out 1 Upton, not out , 19 Mitchell, lb«r, b Goldstone ... 0 Percy, not out 1 Extras ... ... „ ... 2 • __ Total for seven wick efts ... 53 BOWLING ANALYSIS Ash burton —Davis, eight wickets |or 47 runs : Russell, one wicket for2B runs ; Andrews, four wickets for 48 rnns; Mitchell, one wicket for 12 runs Waimate— Stndholme four wickets for 53 runs ; Goldstone, eight wickets for 74 runs; Cobden, two wickets for 39 runs

SPORTING.

TINWALD RACING CtUB.

The following acceptances were raceivßcl last night for the annual meeting of the Tinwald Racing Club, to be held on Hew Year's Day :— New Year's Gift, of 25 sow; seven far longa—Speculator 9st Slb B Manilla Sat 71b, Georgie Sharp 7at 91b, Fire Khg 7afc 3lb t Cannon Shot 7st 2lb, Deloraine fat, Kowai flsfc 13ib» Mica Mac 6st 121b, Kaiasr Bst 121b. Miss Orwell 6st 71b, Mias Eaulkmr fat 71b. Pony Race Handicap, of 20 iovs j four furlongs—Mania 9at 3lb, Si!v»rpool Bst, Roseagnue 7at 12ib, Myrtle 7sfc «lb, Alvira 7stßlb, Phyllig 7at 51b, Seabreeze [I. 7at3ib, Lady Guy 7st, Lady Isabel 7at, Btady 7sfc» Tinwald Ccp Hanicap, of 60 nva j one and a quarter mile—Clarence Bst IMb, Warringto»Sst 6lb, Manilla 7atllb» Erring- ! ton 7st 71Ri Maximus 7at 21b, Yeatnr* fcfe. 7lb. Tinwald Trot, of 30 aova j tw> mila».— Mermaid scratch; seconds behmdacratch Speculation 2sec, S.P.D. 9»oc, Mo>dy, G*r lield, Arahura 4sec, Banjo, J. B Rotciv, Black Beasie 6aec, Bell Lorrimer, Toroato! Little Nell 11, Wim Rope, The Mller 8»ec" Sam lOsec, Rauriki, lahuiet 22mb. Toby 24sec, Max, 26aec. W^ljsr Handicap, of 30 aovs, <wt mils*- Speculator lOat 101b, Manilla )st 101b, Errinston 9at 61b, Georgie Sharp Bst 101b. Fire King Sat 61b, Rangfinder Bat 31W Deloraine Sat 31b, Rex Sst, Pony Abore B»tT. Novel Race, of 25 aova; six fnilon^.— Wet Sail, Parole, Armstrong, Mi» fiiaryj, ; Miss Torrent, Kaiaer, Oarsman, R«tbiH ! Flying Handicap, of 30 bovtb —Warrington 9st 51b, Sfe .Ijuhn fat 718, Cannon Shot 7st3lb, Kowaiftt ilb,Ventnrfc 7at, Bteirre 7st, Miafc Mjac 6at> 13b, Mias Orwell 6at 9lb, Bp^a6?t7lb.

A FAULTY WARSHIP

Londoit, D«ocjmt)or26 H.M.S, Rupert whikon, herroj»ge to Gibraltar shippie4 eotjrmoas seas owing to the tujprett, Haps baing de fective, and tine atoferers were working knee d^in wa,ter. The pumps be came dioked with coal dest, md the vessel ha<| a narrow escape of fsunder ing. %c will return to Plyracuth to sf&ct repairs.

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Business Notices. Cheaper Than Eyer. G. J. NEIL L IN Premises lately occupied by F. Nokes, Bootmaker, uext Shearman Bros Ladies' Trimmed Hats 4s lid Boys' and Girls' Sai'or Hats lOd each MILLINERY OF EVEBY DESGBIPTION. Ladies' Norfold Bodice 2s 9d New Dress Goods Goods 6|d Good Washing Prints 3s lid dozen New Dress Goods Is Good White Muslin 3s lid dozen Corsets 2s 3d pair GLOVES AND RIBBONS AT YOUR OWN PRIOE. Men's All Wool Colonial Tweed Suits 19s 6d Boys' Trousers at Any Price Men's Kaiapoi Tweed Suits 22s 6d Men's Trousers 5s lid Boys'^uits Zslld^ AT SALF pRICE BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. AH Our Boots are made Specially to our order. Every Pair Guaranteed. Men's Nail Shooters 7s lld Women's Shoes 4s 6d Men's Bluchers 4s 9d Women's Shoes 5s lid Men>T^ lmBOOrS 6AND SHOE^OF EVERY DESCRIPTION Q. J. NEILL, BURNETT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS.



\ \t {^(watchmmerNJ ft "vP^p ISTew Jewellery for Christmas and lew Year Presents JUST RECEIVED EIRECT FEOMTHE HOME MANUFACTURERS. A NICE SELECTION OF SMALL AKD INEXPENSIVE ARTICLES SUITABLE FOR CHRISTMAS PRBSBIW. Pay a Visit to the Leading Jewellery Establishment in tltej district, whore is to he seen the Largest and Finest Stock of Gold and Silver Jeweller?/ N.B.—AU Goods marked in plain figures specially Loivfor the CHRISTMAS TEADE. j DIXIT WATCHES, Open face and Hunting cases, from 20a to 30s, are the Best S, SALE X, WATCHMAKEJR ANP JEWELLBB, EAST STREET.



CHRISTMAS 1885. Tlie Compliments of flic Beasoa to All. -SEW FRUIT — FTWPTTE'R BROS TTAVIS JUST RECEIVED their Thirst Shipment of New Season's Fruit 11 and it is Without Doubt some of THE FINEST FRUIT THAT HAS EVER COME TO THiS MARKET \ 40 Cases Finest Vostizza Currants j 5 Cases Preserved Peaches 10 Cases Finest Eleme Raisins I 5 Cases Preserved Apricots 10 Cases Finest Valencias j 5 Cases Preserved Pears, etc? •>0 Cases Finest Sultanas j Boxes Muscatels, Spanish and "•2 Oases Finest French Prunes j Oahforman 50 Dozen Essence Lemon, 25 dozen a Boxes Persian Dates Essence Vanilla, Cochineal, etc., 10 Boxes Turkey tigs specially prepared for Fletcher 5 Cases Preserved Ginger •g ' £> Boxes Dessicated Cocoanutf 3 Cwtlceing Sugar | 2 Cases Valencia Almonds 2 Cases Jordan Almonds j 2 Sacks Walnuts 3 Cages Sicily Almonds j 5 backs Barcelona Nuts 5 Owt Scotch Mixtures 5 Owt Conversations jPresejtvliig 1 §ea§on 1895-fttfl. We have in Stock and to Arrive 1"- TONS OF FINEST DANE SUGAR IX 50lb and 701b BAGS. ThisSu^ar can be thoroughly relied upon for making jam of finest quality. This Su*ar is solely used by Kirkpatnck in the manfacture ° of their Celebrated (X' Jams. Jam Jars. Jam Jars* IN ALL SORTS AND SIXES AT PRICES WITHIN THE REACH OF ALL Mason Jars quarts and half -gallon sizes ; lib Glass Jars with tops, 21b ftijuw Tars with tops : White Jars, three in a nest • also, a mcs linejof GIa"J SjMBLBRS, AT A VERY LOW FIGURE: AScllin's Patent Milli Bucket. Wr lia«e it) slock Uiosc celebrated Buckets, with or without Stwiuer. This is really a tfplundid Patent and is a much superior idea to the old stylo of Bucket. * The following arc five reasons why you should buy one:-» (1) It is perfect for holding between the knees while milking /■I) The corner forms a lip for easy pouring ,■3* It is much easier to carry than the round bucket }I) \t is not so cumbersome It will hold three and a half gallons J?IETCHEK 8.R05.; CASH SUPPLY STOKES, EAST STREET, ASH BURTON, AND 116 and 118 High Street, Ohristchurch. 4 Box 67 TKLsrHONH 24



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Wanted. { WISSLKYAN Church.—To morrrow —Morning, Mr Stephen Chap man ; Evening, Rev. T. Gr. Brooke, sub ject " Returning from the War." Duet "O Lovely Peace" Mrs Oorrick and Miss A. i'orrick; Solo "'I he .Star of Bethlehem " Mias A Corrick. Strangers cordially invited 12 180 lAy ANT* D Known—Rev. J. Oiphert '''• will preach at the Primitive Me! ho list Church, Sunday night. Sub ject, "The tafeof th« years. 12 181 P~RESBfTERIANI?hu7cIirTo"-mor7ow Rev James Skinner will preach in the morning and Rev Richard J. Murray in the evening. 12171 WA N T ili I), situation «»b Governens. English, Music, Piano, and Violin, Drawing, Painting in Oil and Water Colors, Sewing in PJaln and Fancy Work. Apply RC, 125 High street, Christ cbuicb. Five years' experience. 12 177 "CIOR SaLU), privately, the Horse and •*- Trap lately used by Mr J. Edwards for carrying the mails. Apply Mrs Edwards, Alford Forest Road. 12170 VXT ANTED Known —Beaths Great * Gift Season extended to the New Year.—G. L. Beath & Co, Tancred Street. 12166 WANTED, to Lease, in Geraldine or Aahburton counties, Bouse, con taining five or sis rooms, bathroom with garden and paddock. — Brummond- Sharpk, Mount Fyffe, Kaikoura, Marl boro. 12 152 TjlOR SALE — Four-roomed House, *- Washhoasa ; Two stalled Stable, and Baggy Shed. Apply—Mrs Bright, Alford Forest Road. 12 g7 ffl^Q Let—Six-roomed House, Cameron JL street west. Possession January 1. Apply, Geo. Ler, Builder. 12 162 WANTED Known—Cycles thoroughly orerhauled and enamelled. Tyres a specialty—E. Knight, Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade 12 85 WANTED Known—Newest Goods in Drapery and Millinery for the Summer Season, direct from London — W H. Collier, The Corner. WANTED Known—Mrs Smith, Dress maker (late of London West), has Removed from Cameron street to Have lock street, opposite Army Barracks. 12 148 WANTED Known—Dresses made to order in our wall-known superior style and finish for 10a 6d.—Ashburton Drapery Company. 11 378 WANTED Known—6o pairs Ladies j and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas | Tennis Shoes, at half usual price, for two weeks only.—Andrew Ore. 10 136 WANTED Known—24o Pairs of Sample Boots at cost price,— Mellor'.s Zealandia Boot Store. 'W / ANTED Known—We are now > VV showing all kinds of Summer Drapery, Millinery, &o. Everything marked as low as possible.—H. C, Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known—No old fashioned Goods at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Men's Suits 17s 6d, Kaiapoi Tweed Trousers 9a lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid, Caps 63.-- Ihe Corner. W, H. Collier a « OLIDAY Suits—A Nice Kaiapoi ?"t feuit for 27s 6d, Boys' Knicker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 45a, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Alcorn's f TIHB Very Lateat.-^-Strawberries and JL Jce Cream 6d per pla^e afc H- A Flower's, the People's Confectioner Iced Boston Cream and other drinks. WANTED Knowa—Girls' neat Kid Shoes 5a 6d at Mellor's Zea landia Boot Srore. ,1/1 EN'S Bluchers ss, a good Strong ■*■''-*- Nailed Shooter ab 8d 6i ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoea from la 9d a pair at R. Alcorn's WANTED-— Ladies to see the latest styles in Boots and Shoes.— Mellor's Zeaiandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—Go to The Corner for Newest Styles In Drapery and Millinery—W. H. Collier. WANTED Known—For good value in Drapery, Millinery, &c, go to Melford Honse. Tickets tor presents i given to all cash purchasers.—-H. C. Skoers. mo LADlES—Spring Cleaning. Before i JL re-arranging your rooms pay us a j visit. Our Stock of Furnishing Drapery in very large, and includes everything necessary for the beauty and comfort of a home.—Mitchell and Turner. OWN Make in Ladies 1 and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, J Maalins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., j at Mrs Alcorns new shop, Baker's Buildings. WANTED Known— Mellor'p Zea landia Boot Store is the cheapest! Boot shop in Asbburton. / EKTLEMEN wish to dress VX comfortably, and with good taste and economy, should visit our Clothing i ar.d Outfitting Department.—Mitchell ai^ Turner. WANTED Known—Repairing nude to look like new- Mell'r'si Zeakndia Boot Stare. j TRY FLETCHER BROS, for your Christmas Fruits. They are ot the finest quality that are procurable, and at the lowest possible pripes. See fche quality and judge for yoarselvss. — Fletcher Bros., Ashburton WANTED Known—Mellor s Boots and Shoes stand like brass ; try ap»fv. WANTED— Every man to try Mellor's Bluchers, only 4s lid. WANTED Known—Mellor's Zea landia B.iot Store has Ladies' Kid Shoes at 6a 6d. DRESSES ! Dresses ! Dresses ! Trim mings of all kinds. Millinery and Mantles, jacketa and Blouse?, New and Stylish Goodtj at moderate prices.— Mitchell and' Turner /Christmas &new year cards, \J 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,. Ff Andrewes & Co., Stationers fTpHE GJJARDIAN WILL NOT BE PUBLISHER WEpjSESpAf NEST (Uw Yew a»»?)



Wanted. j I UST Arrived.—A'large variety of use-1 t/ ful and Ornaniental Goods, Dolls, . Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lot ove<* \ one hundred assorted Baiskets and J Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, j to be sold ac and under ordinary cost price afc Mrs Alcohn's. \LJ ANTi«L» Known—lf you are hard VV on Boots try Mellok's Zealandia Boot Store.



WAROO! THE CURE FOR, INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 JAM JARS, JAM JARS.—Fletcher Bros, are jaafc landing a large ship ment of Jam Jars of all kinds. Mason Screw Top J are in Quart and Half-gallon Jars at very low prices; also Fruit Preserving Sugar of the very best quality, in 561b and 70'b Bags, at equally low rates. —Fletcher Bkos., East Street, ■ Ashburton. Telephone 24 CHRISTMAS, 1896—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 Mbllor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—We are now giving Tickets for Presents to all cash purchases of brapery, Millinery, &c—H. 0. Segers, Melford House. WANTED Known—Stacks of cheap Boots and Shoes at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. tMTANTED Known—l am a Buyer of » * Bottles—pints, quarts. Whiskey, and Brandy; also Old Iron, wrought and cast ; Bones in large or small lots ; Zinc, Brass, and Horse Hair.—Charles Brown, bottom of Havelock, Street, Ashburton. 11 144 (CHRISTMAS and New STear Presents J —Boys and CHrla and other New I Annuals. New 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 piices. All goods at Lowest prices for Cash.— L. P. Andrewes and Co., Stationer's Hall Public Notices.



A |SHBjURTON "TVRaPjERY XJL U nOMPANY. KJ C SPECIAL dDISCOUNT fOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON. IN PLACE OP CHRISTMAS, AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS,! from the 14th to the 31st Demceber in clusive, We will Give Our Customers A SPECIAL DISCOUNT OF ONE SHILLING off every pound's worth purchased at our establishment. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. ■fDREssM Iking a specialty, lOs Od, Ladies' Own Material Made Up. Ashhurton Drapery Company, Cornel of Arcade and Burnett street. 12 68 THE HOLIDAYS-' JUST OPENED A FEW CASES OF SPECIAL GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON Straw Hats, £ofc Felt Hats, Tennis Hats from Is 9d. New Shapes in Hard Felb Hats. Sppcial Feather-weight Soft Felt Hats l|;.z. Frame Hats in all the latest shapes A glance at our Christmas windows will show you that we keep the Largest and Bast Assorted Stock of HATS in the district NEW TIES, NEW SILK HANDKERCHIEFS Fot travelling—A Large Assortment of GLADSTONE BAGS, LEATHER PORTMANTEAUX, AND . HAND BAGS TO ATHLETES: Running |Bante and Shirts in all Colors Teams Shirts, Cycling Touring Shirts Cricketing Shirts and Trousers NEW CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. RAIIWAY TIME TABLE. Trains leave Aahburfcon FOR THE NORTH ever/ day at 7,20 a.m., 3.49 p.m., and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an gxfcra train"" leaves at n.O a.m. tlraiab arrive'trom the North every day at 10,45 a.m., 12.43 noon (express) and S.O p.m. Trains leave Ashburfcon FOB THE SOUTH every day at 10.55 a.m., and 12.53 noon (express). On Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays a train leaves at 3.50 p.m. A train leave 3 for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives in Ashbqrton at 9.45 a.rw. Trainsj leave Bakaia for Methven daily (Thursdays excepted) at 7,5 p.m., on at 10.10 a.m, and on ! Thursdays at 12.20 noon. Trains leava Methven at the following times respectively -450 every day, except Fridays ; 10 30 Fridaysj 3.10 p.m. Tuesdays. ' ]3argains.~Ladies' Straw Hats, Trimmed Eats, White and Cream Laoea. Sac o«s Drapery Oow^uy ■



five'ry line of Boots and Shoes, and every single pair selling at a great reduction dur ing the last tea days of McDonald and MoDurmid's sale of AnpebsonV !B«>pt



DISAGREEABLE MENTAL TRAITS « Are Dojb&Qg less than symptoms of nervous nesß born of dyspepsia. Wolfe's Schnapps re-establiehes digestion, and tranquillieea the nerves.



Breaking the Record —Measra Craig head and Berryman ar^. evidently doing a very large tailing busiuess this season. ! What says must be true " with regard to their reduced prices, good Hb, etc., '.AH who require new suite for Christmas should read their new advertisement on o«r fourth page. The great clearing s?Jo Anderson' f stock of Root? ana Shoes,' announced by !.MipP^4W,»n'<!i MqlDiAßMipiß conning to a alms within tendaye. Secure* pair of Boots | »fe once at the reduced jarietu U 158,



Hollow&s'» Pills—Enieebled exitenoe—• This mfldieine ambraoes every attribute re quired in s general and domaatio reaedy It overturns the foundationa of diaeMflUid by defective food and impure air In ob«*ao»ionff or eongeutions of the liver,, lungß, btwela, or any other organ, these pilh are mpeaiallj servioeable and eminently sneqeeßftt They should be kept ia readiness in every family, being a medteioe of inoomparabla utility for young persone,. especially those t U&to oonMilnlions They never etam pain of irritate the most sensitive serves w matt tender bowels Hollovay's PUIb are the beet 'known purifiers of 4iw blood, the mot acti?» promoters of absorption and seoretioi; where by ail poiWQOUB and nun* oteoiioo*