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Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. THUIRSDAY, DECEMBER 19, 1895 LOCAL AND GENERAL.

The report on the examination of the Riverside school and other news will be found on the fourth page. Mr Dillon had an audience with the Pope, who exhorted him specially to promote unity, and give the Church the united force of Irish Uatholtc support. It may be mentioned that although the draw for Mr Elaton's art union comes off to-morrow, tickets will be available at his chop, Arcade, up to 2 30 p.m. tomorrow. On December 27, Mr Rudolph Fried" lander will hold a clearing sale on Messrs Lloyd Bros, farm at Wioslow—the reault of a dissolution of partnership. Mr Jacob Hill was yesterday installed Mayor of Timaru for the third term. He stated the system of letting street works by contractthreatened to be more expensive than day work. The annual schools exhibition opens to«morrow night at seven o'clock In the Ashburton school, and will be continued on Saturday. There are a good many

entries, and the exhibition is likely to be attractive. , We have been requested to state that there will be no steamer awaiting the express at Lyttelton next Tuesday, 24th inst. The s.s. Oorinna will leave port daring the afternoon. On Wednesday, however, the s.s. Takapuna will wait until ; arrival of express. The rates for the railway excursion trains for the Christmas holidays are noti fied in this issue. The tickets will be available from December 18 to January

2. Night trains will run on December 24 from Christchurch to Dunedin afc 10 p.m , and for the return journey. At the S M. Court this morning before Captain Wray, S. M., a couple of judgment summonses were disposed of and judg ment was given by defaulb with eouts in H. W. Barret v J M. Reid £7 6s 6d, and W. Sparrow v J. M. Reid £2, which comprised the whole business. Mr James Tasker opens the shop in Tancred street recently occupied by Mr Lumsden. watchmaKer, as a butchering establishment —the better to attend to the wants of his town and country customers, which the more central position is calcu lated to enable him to do. He announces hia intention of selling at popular prices, and still maintaining the high reputation he has earned as a first-class butcher. The secretary «f the Caledonian Society informs us that he has made arrangements for the catering at the * Wappen schaw' on the Domain ground on Boxing Day, under which Ashburton town prices will be charged for tea, coffee, etc., and fot all non-alcoholic drinks, and town prices also for sandwichep, bread, buns, etc. A special feature will be the luncheon—a good, honest, square meal for Is 6d. ' Father Christmas bringeth presents' at the hands of a good many people besides thofee'who sell them in shops, and this time old * Sandy Clo' has enlisted Mr David Thomas iv his army of pur veyors. Mr Thomas iv his new character of Father Christmas will hold court in Tattersalla on Friday and Saturday—mid day sales—and will offer all the tempting things in the fancy fair he will hold on those days. A Waitohi settler named McCormick was yesterday driving his wife and two small children oy«r the Opihi river, when the trap capsized and all the occupants were thrown into the river. The children were swept away, but after he had rescued bla wife he ran after the children. One lodged on a spit but the other was carried down about a mile. When the father got h"ld of him he was dead. The wife and the other child were nearly drowned. I The following are the winners of the six scholarships offered by the Ashburton High School Board of Governors:—George Mayne, Ashburton, 333 marks; Olive Meddina. Ashburtoi, 325 ; Edgar Dunstan, Ohertsey, 306 ; Thomas Lawrie, Ashburton, 284 ; Percy Prebble, Fleming ton, 281; Matilda Clothier, Tinwald, 27b*. The following were also competitors, and come next to the above in order of merit, David Dunn, Flemington ; John Smith, Ashbarton ; Laurie Kerapthorne, Ashbur ton ; Harold Silcook, Ashburton. There were seventeen candidates, most of whom are competing this week ,for scholarships offered by the North Canterbury Board of Education. Bargains—Ladies' Straw Hats, Trimmed Hats, White and Cream Laces. See our windows.— Ashburton Drapery Company.

COMMERCIAL.

ADDINGTON STOCK MARKET

Christohuroh, December 18

At the sale afc Aldington to*day, beiag the Christmas market, there w*s a large attendance, and the entries of fat cattle were about 250 head, bub the proportion of good beasta was not large. Steers, £5 2a 6d to £9 7s 6d ; heifers. £5 10a to £6 2s 6d ; cows, £4 5a to £7 15s ; good beef, 19a to 21s per lOOlbs, Cow beef, 15s to 18s. Stobe Cattle—The bulk of the entry consisted of c ghteen months to two and a=half?year-old beasts, which sold at £2 69 to £4 15s ; two-year-old steers in for ward condition £5 ss. Fat Sheep—A larger entry fhan for some weeks, but the sale dragged con siderably, not concluding till 7 p.m. Freezing sheep sold fairly we}l, although competition was limited. Freezing wethers, 12s 6d to 14a 6d; freezers, mixed sexes, 11s 6d o 13s lOd ; best quality fab ewes, 10s to 12s 3d; second quality, 5s 6d to 9s 6d ; merino wethers, 6sto9s. Fat Lambs—-Large entry, the balk of first-class quality. Competition among export buyers was very keen, conse quently all classes showed a decided advance. Butchers' best lambs 7s 6d to j lis 6d ; second quality, 6s 6d to 9s ; freezing lambs, lla to 14s 6d. Stoke Sheep— Good yarding, and ac tive demand. Medium two-tooths, 6s to 8s 6d ; best, 63 7d to 10s 6d ; four-tooths, 9s to 12s 2d ; crossbred ewes and lambs, 8a (xl. Pigs—Market irregular; baconers 3Jd per |lb ; porkers 3d per lb. Stores were hard to sell.

CRICKET.

NEW SOUTH WALES v CANTERBURY

Christchurch, December 18 CANTERBURY.

First Innings ... •< ,«< .. 124 NEW SOUTH WALKS iTirsb Innings « ... .-.194 CANTERBURY Second innings ... ..298 NEW SOUTH WALES Second Innings L T Oobcrof fc, c Reeße, b Poarce .... $1 D 6 Pryor, cßeese, b Pearce .... .„. 11 S R Walford, c Ridley, b Cuff . ,» 122 L 0 Poidevin, not out „... ... .. 58 Wade, b Pearce .... ... .. 1 Barton, nofc out .. .. .. .. 0 Leg byes ... .. ....  6 Total for four wickets ... 229 Nuw South Wales won the match by si*

Sacred Heart High School

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There was the u-ual numerous gather ing of friends of the pupils attending the Sacred Heart High School yesterday. The g-»thoring is the second since the con vent was shifted from its old -site on the Wakanul Road, and the increased ac commodation enabled the girls' work for the year to be well displayed in two ample rooms, while the main schoolroom was used as an auditorium at the enter* tainment given by the pupils, and the pupils themselves were ranged on a plat form in the smaller room adjoining, the the dividing petition being removed for the time being, and the usual floral decorations graced the impromptu i proscenium. The work done by the pupils was as usual keenly and critically canvassed by the visitors, and all were emphatic in praise of its excellence. There was embroidery of the most delicate kind shown on napery for household use ; cushions, cosies, drapes, embroidered in tasteful and pretty designs, and with most artistic skill; articles of linen clothing for children, showing careful and pains taking needlework, as well as items in wool for the same purpose that bore

testimony to perfect mastery of the needles; panels beautifully painted in water color/bne a rosy dream in poonah painting, and a drape embellished with a ilighb of Gape pigeons at sea that was re markably well done; another drape bore a wreath of vine leaves in embroidery with a wreath of pendant grape bnnch.es done in beads. One would have liked to note each item in detail, but space forbids this, so that the remark must suffice that it was a most satisfactory exhibition of girls' work with the needle and at the easel. The concert was » most pleasing en tertainment. It was a well chosen programme, and the instrumental work was remarkably well done, the time being almost military in its precision—a point of the last importance in all music —and the execution commendable. The vocal work, as ia usnsl in such cases, suffered from the timidity and nervous-

ness that never fail to attend young girls on their first Bppeaean.ce belore what they understand to be a critical audience, but the faults were such aa lead to virtue's side, and to hava it otherwise is not to.be greatly desired. The discipline was per fect, the behaviour of the pupils could not have been more ladylike had it been j a royal court, and the whole left a most pleasing impression upon the audience, Critical notice of the items would be out j of place, bat those who listened to them ; I would feel that a grave injustice had been | done to an accomplished young singer J and a delightful voice, were special refereuce not made to the beauti fully sung song "The Arab's fare well to his steed." The follow ing is the programme aa presented :— Duet (three pianos), overture to " Tan credl" — Misses Devane, Sandbrook, Brick, L. Brick, OKetfa and Bullock. Song and chorus, *' We are Fairies of the Sea *'_Senior Pupils, Solo (three pianos and harmonium), "Echoes from the Green Me ' —Misses Bournique, O'Keefe, and L. Brick ; harmonium, Miss Devane. Recitation, 'fThe disobedient chick" — Miss Friedlander. Solo (vocal), •• The Arab's farewell to his steed—Miss Sand brook. Duet (three pianos), "The hunts man's chorus "—Misses Small, McKay, T. Devane, Lagan, J. Brick, M. Brick. Trio, (violin, harmonium, and piano)— Misses Sutherland, O'Keofe, and Devane. Duet, (vocal), " Charity "—Misses Mc- Clatehie and Sandbrook. Solo, (three pianos), "Wilkoaimen Gavotte," —Misses Bullock, Devane, and O'Keefe. Dialogue on criticism—Misses Sandbrook and John stone, Duet, (three punos), " Marifcana " —Misses Devans, OKeefo. T. Leahy, Sandbrook, Brick, and L. Brick, Duet, (vocal;, " Flow on thou shining river " — Misses Kelly and Safcidbrook. Solo, (three pianos), "Orazione" — Misses O'Keefe, Bourniqoe, and Devane. Song and chorus, " The murmuring sea " — Senior pupils. Finale, "Angelas." Before presenting the prizes the Very Rev. Father O'Donnell in a few words complimented the children on the evi dences given—by the music and recita tions just listened to, and by the work in the other rooms that all present had had an opportunity of inspecting—that they had been diligent "in their work during the year. He complimented the children on their diligence and the Sisters on the results "f their labors. He wa.s pleased indeed with the music h§ had heard. He regretted that he waa not musician enough to be able to pay them a compliment that they might value, but there were musi cians in the audience who would be able to do that. All he could do in the matter of music was to enjoy It, and tltat he had don& most thoroughly. Bat the pupils had not alone baen devoting their time to what he might call the accomplishments. The diocesan inspector's report showed that the school had passed a most credit able examination in the standards, and and this could only be done by hard, steady grinding ab the daily work of the school. Some scholars might perhaps have done better, hat then no school in the world wag able to tarn out completely perfect scholars. After paying a well deserved compliment to the distinctness of the children's pronunciation both in singing and recitation, he wished them a good Christmas and a happy new year, a.nd then presented the prizes according to the following .Good condqct-^Agnes Thomas. Regular attendance—Gertie Adams. SEVENTH CLASS, Christian doctrine — Agnes Thomas ; arithmetic and algebra—Gertie Adams ; geography and history—Gertie 4daras ; grammar and composition—Bessie Scaly. - SIXTH CLASS. Christian doctrine—Mary O'Brien ; read- j in.sj and recitation —Agnes Sandbrook ; arithmetic and geography—Mary Fitz gerald ; grammar and composition—Mary O'Brien. FIFTH CLASS. Christian doctrine—Margaret Brick j arithmetic and algebra—Fannie Leahy ; reading—Fannie Leahy; grammar and com position—Annie O^Keefe; geography and history—Margaret Brick ; writing— Margaret O'Grady. FOUKTH CLASS. Christian doctrine-—Violet Johnsbone \ reading and recitation—Violeb Johnstone; arithmetics— Bella Wilson - % gra.m.nwr and composition—Margaret Small; geography and history—Llaaie Brick. THIRD CLAHS, Christian doctrine — Mary McKay j reading and recitation—Trephena Devane; arithmetic—Cissie O'Rielly ; geography— Julia Brick. SEQOND CLASS. Reading and spelling—Lucy Payne; arithmetic and geography—Lena Lagan. General progress—Maud Bra&kki and Hilda Friedlander. Singing — Agnes Sandbrook 1, Eva McClatchie 2. Music—First Class—Essie Devane 1, Annie O'Keefe 2- Second Class *-Annie Bullock 1, Margaret Brick 2, Needle Work—Agnes Thomas, After the prizes had been distributed, the Hon Major Steward, in response to a request by Bather O'Donnell, addressed the children. He said he was pleased to have been present at that gathering, and to note —aa no who li^e him had been present at so many previous ones could help noting—the marked improvement manifested year by year by the young ladies, aa their experience of the Sistets' training increased, The improvement was marked both in the musical pieces that had been given, and in the work that had been ctonc and laid yqt for the

visitors' inspection, The homes ot the future would be brighter, happier, and more embellished by the work those pupils had done in that institution. Father O'Donnell had told thpm that the diocesan inspector's report waa of a kind that showed that a full measure of work had been done in anothei direction, and that showed that close attention had been paid to the attainment of that knowledge to which there was no royal road—no other troad but by close anl unremitting Rtudy. The inspectors' report waa evidence of the work done in that direction, bub they had had evidence before them that day that did not require th« inspector's stamp. The musical performances they had heard were a credit to the teachers for precision of time and brilliancy of execution* Great pains must have been taken to produce the precision and efecb, and if they were careful to retain what fchey had learned in that school they would be able to do justice to their instruments at home,, and greatly help to brighten the hours spent afe home by those they loved. He felt he was voicing the approbation of those present, and giving the Sisters their congratulations as well as his own on the excellence of the work done. (Applauae). AH that was left for him now waa to ex press the hope that they would go home, spend the merry Christmas and ths happy New Year he and all present wished them, and come back when the holidays were over to renew their studies with the same Industrious spirit thay had shown, in the year they were now closings (Applause). The gathering then dispersed.

Sad Drowning Case In the Domain

Quita a gtoom was cast over the fcownv ship yesterday by the report that febe young son of Mr Albert Roberts had been drowned while bathing in the swimming bath at the Domain. It; appears that che lad, whose name Ib Frederick, and he wa» eleven years old, had gone to the Domain with Mr Bowman Fox, and a son of the latter, of nine years. At about tea minutes to six the two lads stripped and entered the water at the stepa by the fifcy yards mark They hung about the steps for some time, paddling and en joying themselves, and after a tim» had a run on the bank. During this time Mr Pox went along the stream to? speak to a friend, and hia son Tom called out to him that Fred Roberts was in th© water. Mr Fox returned to the spoil, l ajid fearing the -worst stripped as fast as he could and went in search of the boy. The water was very muddy, and one's > eyesight was of no me at the bottom. Me Fox gave the bess alarm he could while groping for the boy, and others cafeie to his assistance. Finally Mr A. F. Thnmp. came and dived down. He happened to> get hold of the lad at the first attempt,, and brought him ashore. The lad was; carried to the sheds, but no attempt), appears to have been made to resuscitate* him for some time. When constables! Jackson and Eade, aad Mr W. W. Smithy the curator of the Domain arrived, they immediately proceeded with bhe work off trying to resuscitate the lad, and shortly afiei wards they were joined by D»s Trevor and Greenwood. The attempt was contiaued for nearly an hour, and was only given up when the medical men eaUr the case waa hopeless. Mr Albert} Roberfs was early on the scene, and witnessed the efforts made to restore his poor boy—efforts, we regret to say that were futile—and when the last spark of hope for the boy's life had gone out the body waa Oaken in a cab to tha hospital by Mr Roberts, Dr Trevor, and constable* Eade, where an inquest will bo held to-day. The parents of the-bright little boy, wh> has thus met so untimely a death, have the deepest sympathy of everyone in their trying position.

BOROUGH COUNCIL

A meeting of the Ashburton BoroWgH Council waaf held yesterday. Present— His Worship the Mayor (Mr J. Seaiy), Ora Paul, Collins, Bird, Baker, Raid and Guthbertstra. FINANCE. The Mayor stated the debit balance afe the bank to'be'£lsl? 13s 4d; ree«ipt» since last meeting, £93554 d. The Paymaster-General advised pay. nsent of £112s on account of fines. The hospital account £10, and traffic bridge charges £1 6s Id were ordered to be paid to the \shburwjn County Council. LEASES. An application from P. and D. Duncan for cancellation of a lease was referred to the Reserves Committee, to report at nexb meeting. Correspondence from Messrs Garrick a.nd -Co. and Parnell in reference tosomeo^her leases was considered, ani tbe question aa to the status of some o( the lessees was left in the hands of the Mayor to confer with the lessees, the question of compen sation for future improvements being held over. The Council agreed bo M. Moriarty'a occupation of reserves 950 and 964, until they should be required by the Council. SUBSIDY. The Commissioner of Taxes advfeed payment of 75 per cent of subsidy for 1895. engineer's report. The Engineer's report contained fche usual statement of works in hand, and reference to the labor gang. SPECIAL RESOLUTION. A special resolution was passed in reference to the cancellation of a lease. 800 LICENSES, Dog licenses were fixed afe 10s, except bona fide drovers' doge, which were fixed at 2s 6d each. OHRISMAS HOLIDAYS. The office was ordered to be closed few* the Christmas holidays from December 24 to January 3, the next Council meeting to be held on January 13,1896. MOSNSES. Auctioneers' licenses were granted to T5. W. Hanmer, A. Harrison, R. Fried lander, R. F. Curtis, and D, Thomas. A | oarriage license was granted to A. Dalley, and a driver's license to J, Dalley AOCOUNTS. Accounts amounting to £75 IBs 6d were passed, and the Council sat aa a BOMAIN BOARD. A close day was granted to the Cale donian Society fov Boxing Day. CHUBCH SERVICES. The Primitive Methodism applied for leave to holsi services neac the pavilion on Sundays. This was granted. The question of disposing of some grass crops was left in the hands of Mr Bird.

The Dean Case.

Sydney, December IS

Counsel have finished their addresses in the conspiracy case, and the Judge has begun summing up. Mr Crick attended in the AssemlSy to-night, and asked permission to make a statement in reference to his trial. Ifc wa§ Understood that he intended to make a Strong attack on the Attorney- Genera!. The Premier deprecated airing the matter while the other cases were still suhjudice. Failing to obtain a special day tp make a state- Mr Orick announced he would move iv the House to-morrow a question of privilege.

ME ASHBUfttfOS Gt)ABj)IAl« : tfHUBSDAt, DECEMBER 19, 1896.



Business Notices. | , —- - - t Cheaper Than Eyer. G. J. NEILL IN Premises lately occupied by P. Nokes, Bootmaker, next Shearman Bros Ladies' Trimmed Hats 4s lid „ Ih ,  Boys' and Girk 1 Sailor Mats lOd each MILLINERY OF EVERY DESCRIPTION. Ladies' Norfold Bodice 2s 9d New Dress Gooda Goods 6|d Good Washing Prints 3s lid dozen Hew Dress Goods Is Good White Muslin 3a lid dozen Corsets 2s 3d pair GLOVES AND RIBBONS AT YOUR OWN PRICE. Men's Alt Wool Colonial Tweed Suits 19s 6d Boys' Trousers at Any Price Men's Kakpoi Tweed Suits.22a 6d Men's Trousers 5s lid B°yß^, 3BC^S, SHIRTS, AND TIES AT HALF PRICE \ BOOTS. BOOTS. BOOTS. All Our Boots are made Specially to our order. Every PaiaCtoaranteed. ' Men's Nail Shooters 7s lid WoffiWa Shoes 4s 6d Men's Bluchers 4s 9d Women's Shoes 5s lid UmY^ m°mom 6AND SHOES^OF- EVERY DESCRIPTION G. J- NEILL, BURNETT STREET NEXT SHEARMAN BROS.



1896, 1806. 1896. Mew Jewellery for Christmas and Mew Yes*r Presents JUST RKOBIVBD KREOT FROM THE HOME MAHUfIiOrURERS. FEWEST DESIGNS W GOLD BROOCHES-^ NEWEST DESIGN IN RfflGls.Mt.4loud.pwd. KEWEST DEBITS lIT k)LD B,^^ A KIOB SKLSOnOIL OF SMALL AISB INEXPEKSIVE ARTICLES SDITABLE, FOR CHRIITIII FBBSJBMTB. T)AY 1 VISIT to the Leading Jewellery Establishment in the district, where is to be Scan the Largest and Finest Stock o! Gold and Silver Jewellery N.B.—All goods Marked in PLAIN FIGURES, Specially Low [tot the CHRISTMAS TRADE. 8. SAL EX, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLEB, EAST STREET.



CHRISTMAS 1885. ■e>— mi ■ »2V."™"""" ™n" tbo €ompHmciit9 of the Season I© AIL 3 — UNEW FBITIT — FLETCHER BROS.. TJAVIS JUST RECEIVED their First Shipment of New Season's Fruit H and it is Without Doubt some of THE FINEST FRUIT THAT HAS EVER COME TO THIS MARKET | 40 Gases Finest Vostizza Currants } 5 Oases Preserved Peaches 10 Oases Finest Bieme Baudns 5 Cases Preserved Apricots 10 Cases Finest; Valencia* 5 Cases Preserved Pears, etcj ■'0 Cases Finest Sultanas 10 Boxes Muscatels, Spanish and 2 Oases Finest French Prunes Oaliforaian 50 Dozen Essence Lemon, 25 dozen 5 Boxes Persian Dates Essence Vanilla, Cochineal, etc., 10 Boxes Turkey Figs specially prepared for Fletcher 5 Oases Preserved Ginger -g 5 Boxes Dessicated Cocoanut 3 Cwt feeing Sugar « Cases Valencia Almonds 2 Cases Jordan Almonds 2 Sacks Walnuts 3 Cases Sicily Almonds j o Sacks Barcelona Nuts 5 Owt Scotch Mixtures *> Owt Conversations Freservlngr £ea§on 1895-96. We have in Stock and to Arrive IS TONS OP FINEST DANE SUGAR IN 56ib and 70'b BAG!?. This Sugar can be thoroughly relied upon for making jam of finest quality. This Sugar is solely used by Kirkpatrick in the manfacture of their Celebrated (X' Jams. Jam Jars. •****» J»w* IN ALL SOUTH AND SIZES AT PWOES WlTflJff IHB BEACH OF ALL Maeon Jars, quarts and half-gallon sizes; lib Glass Jars with tops, 21b ftIMKK Jars with tops ; White Jars, three in a nest • also, a nice line of GlaSSjar TUMBLERS, AT A VERY LOW FIGURE Benin's Patent Milk Buc&et. We have In stock these celebrated Buckets, with or without Strainer. This is really a Splendid Patent and is a much superior idea to the old style of Bucket. The following are five reasons why you should buy oae :— (1) It is perfect for holding between the knees while milking (2) The corner foims a lip for easy pouring (3) It is uiucb easier to carry than the round bucket.. (4) Ifc J8 not so cumbersome (5) It will bold three and a half gallons FLETCHER BEOS., CISH SUPPLY STORES, B, A S T STREET, ASHB UB T O|N,; • AND Jll6 and 118 HigU Street, Clirißtohurch.



PFBLiO NOTICE.



Wanted. j WaM'^D to Sell—Two Shares in j Industrial Building Society. Apply . Mail Office. 12 122 I FOR SALE—- Four-roomed House, j Washhoi sa ; Two stalled Stable, and Buggy Sh<-d. Apply— Mrs Bright, Alfnrd Forest Road. 12 <j7 WANTED Known-Mrs Tombs is prepared t<> take a limited number of Gentlemen Boarders at Dr L«ahy'« late j residence, Tancred street. Ttjrms on application. 12 11, WANTED, in a quiet, comfortable home, no family, two or more Boarder?, apply Miss Allman, William street., Ashburton. 12 41 WANTED Known—Cycles thoroughly overhauled and enamelled. Tyres a specialty.—E. Knight, Eclipse Cycle Works, Tancred Street, opposite Arcade. 12 85! TTEJSBY HOOPER, River Bank .JIX Garden, Allenton, begs to notify that he will cation old customers and new ones three times a week with Vegetables and Fruit of all kinds in season. Young plants for sale. 11 104 pHRISTMAS, 1895—1 beg to thank V*> 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 »11. A trial solicited.—E. Mahood, East Beit Cash Store.



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JAM JARS, JAM J4RS.—Fletcher Bros, are jast landing a large ship* ment of Jam Jars of all kinds. Mason Screw Top Jars in Quart and Half-gallon Jars at very low prices; also Fruit Preserving Sugar of the very best quality, \ in 561b and 701b Bags, at equally low rates.—-Fletcher Bros., East Street, Aehburton. Telephone 24 ANTED 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* 11144 CHRISTMAS &NEW YKAR CARDS, ■^ 1895-96. A New, Choice and Beauti ful Assortment of the latest designs, Packets of Cards at all prices to suit everybody. Booklets, Fancy Calendars, etc.—L. F. Andrewbs & Co., Stationers Hall 12 15



/CHRISTMAS Cards, extraordinary \_V value in Packets and Boxes, beauti fully got up. Packet of twenty-four Cards for 6i ; Packet of fifty-four Cards Is; Boxes from Is upwards. Chatterbox, Little Folks, Sunday Prize, Infants' Magazine, Child's Companion.—H. M. Jones. WANTED Known—Stacks of cheap Boots and Shoes at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. T^HB Vnry Latent.—Strawberries and 1 Ice Cream 6d per plate at H- A. Flower's, the People's Confectioner. Iced Boston Cream and other drinks. / ENTLEMEN who wish to dress VT comfortably, and with good taste and economy, should visit our Clothing and Outfitting Department.—Mitchell AFD TtTRNER. rpRY FLKTCHER BROS, for your ■*- Christmas Fruits. They are of the finest quality that are procurable, and at the lowest possible prices, See the quality and judge for yourselves.— Fletcher Bros., Ashburton WANTED Known—We are now showing all kinds of Summer Drapery, Millinery, &c. Everything marked as low as possible.—H. C. Segbrs, Melford House. mO LADlES—Spring Cleaning. Before J_ re-arranging your rooms pay us a visit. Our Stock of Furnishing Drapery Is very Urge, and includes evsrything necessary for the beauty and comfort of a home. —Mitch six and Turner. WANTED Known—Dresses made to order in our well-known superior style and finish for 103 6d.—Ashburton Drapery Company. 11178 TUST Arrived.—A large variety of ose tf ful and Ornamental Goods, Dolls, Toys, and Novelties ; also, a job lot over one hundred assorted Baskets and Morocco and Russian Leather Handbags, to be sold ac and under ordinary coit price at Mrs Aicorn's. MEN'S Bluchers ss, a good Strong Nailed Shooter at 8s 6d ; a nice assortment of Ladies' and Children's Boots and Shoes from Is 9d a pair at R, Alcorn's WANTED— Everybody to examine the Goods and Prices at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. 1 I OLIDAY Suits—A Nice Kalapoi f i Suit for 27a 6d, Boys' Knlcker and Cambridge Suits from 7s 6d, Men's Suits to Measure from 45a, Fit and Workmanship Guaranteed at R. Aicorn's WANTED Known—Mellor's Zea land ia B wt Store has Ladies' Kid Shoes at 6s 6d. WANTED Known—24o Pairs of Sample Boots afc cost price,— Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Knowii— Girls' neat Kid Shoes 5s 6d afc Mellor's Zea landia Boot Store. ANTED Known—Go to'l'hbCohner for Newest Styles in Drapery and Millinery—W. H. Collier. WANTBD Known—lf you are hard on Boots try Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. WANTED Known—MellOr s Boots and Shoes stand like brass ; try a pair. ___ WANTED Known—No old fashioned Goods at Mellor's Zealandia Boot 1 Store. WANTED Known—We are now giving Tickets for Presents to all cash purchases of Irapery, Millinery, &c.—H. C. Segees, Melford House. j WANTED Known—Men'a Suits 17s 6d, Kaiapol Tweed Trousers 9s | lid, Knicker Suits 4s lid, Caps 6d.— j Ihe Corner. W. H. Collier OWN Make in Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs A lorn s new shop, Baker's Buildings. t _^ I^IHRISTMAS and New JTear Presents \J —Boys and (Jirls and other New Annuals. New Books for School Prices er Presentations, School Committees and others supplied at Lowest Prices, New Fancy Goods, including J^paoese^ fancy China and glaßs ware. Toys of various kinds and at all prices. AH goods at Lowest prices for iCash.—L. F. Andrewes and Co., Stationer's Hall



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Wanted. j WAROO! THE CURE FOR INDIGESTION. Ashburton Drug Company, Agents 11 108 \l, yAJNTED—Ladies to see i,he latest W f?fyi«B in Boots and Shoes.— Mbixor's Zealandia B'«ot Store. WANTED Known—For good value in Drapery, Millinery, &c, go to Melford House. Tickets tor presents given to all cash • purchasers.—H. C. Seoers. ' ' DRESSES ! Dresses ! Dresses ! Trim mings of all kinds. Millinery and Mantles, Jackets and Blouse?", New and Stylish Goods afe moderate prices.— Mitchell and Turner WANTED Known—Mellok'p Zea landia Boot Store Is the cheapest Boot shop in Aah barton, _^_ _ . __ WANTED— 'Every man to tryMBLLOR's Bluchers, only 4s lid. -ANTED Known—Repairing nude to look like new. Meli/r's Zealandia Boot Store. ANTED Known~so pairs Ladies and Girls' Leather Top and Canvas Tennis Shoes, at half nsual price, for two weeks only.—Andre wOrr 10136



Public Notices. A SHBiUsRTON TT\RaPEBY nOMPANY. SPECIAL DISCOUNT FOR THE CHRISTMAS SEASON.



IN PLACE OP CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR PRESENTS, from the 14th to the 31st Denaceber in clusive, We will Give Our Customers A SPECIAL DISCOUNT OF ONE SHILLING offj every pound's worth purchased at our establishment. TERMS STRICTLY CASH. DRESSMAKING A SPECIALTY, lOs (3d, Ladies' Own' Material Made Up. Ashhiirton Drapery Company^ Corr.er of Arcade and Burnett street. 12 68



THE HOLIDAYS. JUST OPENED A FEW CASES OF SPECIAL GOODS FOR THE HOLIDAY SEASON Straw Hats, floffc Felt Hats, Tennis Hats from Is 9d. New Shapes in Hard Felt Hats. Special Feather-weight Soft Felt Hats l£.iz. Frame Hats in all the latest shapes A glance at our Christmas windows will show yon that we keep the Lw»eut and Best Assorted Stock of HATS in the district NEW TIES, NEW SILK HANDKERCHIEFS Foi travelling—A Large Assortment of GLADSTONE BAGS, LEATHER PORTMANTEAUX, AND HAND BAGS TO ATHLETES: Running Pant* and Shirts in all Colors Tennis Shirts, Cycling Tearing Shirts, Cricketing Shirts and Trousers A few Summer Goats for Boys left, Is 6d NEW ZEALAND CLOTHING FACTORY. ALEX. HENDRY, Manager. C"AED^iililaiithe^ ~~ Boxing Day, Domain 8~ HOUTHER tae Shouther- Boxlng Day, Domain *|I_R n»m beann nan gleann s'nan f gaisgaach T~Kitty ReW'a boose on the green— i Boxing Day, Domain '■ fTfTHA'LL ba bangstar o' the Wappen *V Shaw % ___ TOSS the caber, pat the stane, Bang the hammer, men o' bane: Bin like spunkie, jump like wqd, Dance till wat is ilka dad : Skirl us up strathspey an' reel, Donuil Dhu an' brave Lochiel— At the bonnie Wappen Schaw.



/""IOME the bonnie county lasses, V^ 1 Town and ponnty bonnie lasses. And the youth *nd Btnrdy manhood, From the bonldered Rangitata, From the fhts of fleecy Laghmor, From the Ellesinere lake and Southbridge From the pold Lake Heron country, The hills above Mount Somers country, From the banks of blue Rakaia, From fehe plains of Wakaaui, From Elglfl, Seafield, and from Dorle,! Acton, Kyle, and fertile Done, From the peaty swamps of Grigg Land, From gentle Alford of the three B's t From the quiet town or Methyen—. The very qaiet town of Methven— To the Hakatere tryst place, To the Caledonian tryst place, Ojie Box ofClabke's 841 Pills is warran ted to cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, in either sex (acquired or consli tutional), Gravel and Paina in the Back. Guarran^eed free from Mercury. Sold in Boxes 4s 6.4 each* by aU Chemists and Patent Medicine Vendors thronghoufe the World. Proprietors : Thk Lincoln a*td Midla^p fepsflif DlP»C0«* Al**» Ur6olb,#B lftßiJ



Every line of Boota and Shoes, and every single pair selling at a great reduction dur« ing the last ten days of McDonald and MoDiakmid's aale of Anderson's Booft Stock. 11 18?