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Press Association— By Electric Telegmph- Copyright. (Received December 23, 10.20 a m.) The Murderers of Stanifouloff f*OPHiA, Dpcember 22 The trial of murderers of Stainbuloff is prr ceeding. There are one hundred and thirty witnesses. American Currency. Washington, December 22. Mr Carlisle reported «.o Congress that four hundred and seventy million dollars worth of notes had been re deemed once m gold, and a hundred million redeemed twice. The notes were still being issued, and he urged their withdrawal. Bank Suspensions. IS ew York, December 22 The National Bank of Illinois has suspended payment. Its liabilities are stated at fourteen mi lion dollars. Two small private banks, m Chicago, have also suspended payment. The Young Turkish Party. Constantinople, December 22. Fifty officers suspected of being m sympathy with the Young Turkish Party ha vd been arrested.

Australian.

Congratulations. Sydney, December 23 - The Local .Option League has decided to send a letter of congratulation to the New Zealand Alliance on the advance the cause has made at last election. The Reciprocity question. Melbourne, December 23 . The Premiers of Victoria and Western Australia favour Hobart as the place to hold the conference on the reciprocity question. The Premier of South Australia favours New Zealand. The Royal Bank. Brisbane, December 23 It is understood that the Royal Back is prepared, immediately after the close of the year, to pay the second instalment of deferred deposits due m July, provided holdeis are -willing to forego the six months' notice to which they are entitled. If this course be pursued British depositors are willing to accept a largely reduced interest on the balance. When the next payment is made, the Bank will have repaid fifty per cent of the deferred deposits. Invalids. The steamer Merrie England" has artrived at Cooktown, bringing a number of miners who are suffering from fever and dysentry ; also Magis trate Kowall, -who was frightfully mangled through an explosion of dynamite while fishing.

Federal Council

Sydnkt, December 19. Mr Reid, has telegraphed to the Premiers of the other colonies sug gesting as the date of nominations to the Federal Convention February 19, th«it the elections take place on March 15, and the Convention m April.

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\ Business Yotfo.«>s. '^j^fl ' CHRISTMAS, 1890.. j I A MKBUV Cili loTJIAS TO ALL. 9 NEW FRUITS-^^EW FRUIT! OUR New Season's Ftuit, per s s Gothic and Viakaia, is now to hand. §H is the finest shipment, of Fruit ever seen m Asliburton. Do not gjß seeing our grand display of Christinas Fruits, now on \iew' at our places Business, East street. It is admitted to be the best dr*sted Fruit Windjj ever seen m Ashburtou. We lead, follow who can. - -I SEE OUR DISPLAY OF DRIED FRUITS, THEY ARE RKALLY MAGNIFICEj 50 oases Finest Vobmzz' Currants ~ 3 ca es Sicily Almonds '3 50 boxe> Finest Sultai.as 5 owt Natural Figs r 25 oases Fleme Raisins 2 l>oxes Valencia Almonds j 10 boxes finest Valencias 20 boxes Turkey Figs ] 20 boxes Mildura and Caiifornian Muscatels 2 boxes Jardon Almonds j 10 caß63 new Dates 5 bo^es Dried Apricots , '■% 4 cases new Prunes . 5 boxe's Dried Peaches ' 2 cases of lib boxes new Figs 5 boxes Dried Apples _*| llZOlbs finest LemoD, Orange, and Citron "■■■■ Peel : ALSO THE FOLLOWING SE'ASO.V ABLE GOODS. j 5 gross assorted Essences 25 cases Ship Lime Juice jl 5 gross 2£lb tins Preserved Pears 5 cases Raspberry 9 1 gross finest mixed Spice, m loz packetß 5 cases Piue Apple Syrup $> -fl and tins 3 cases Peppermint fl 5 gross 2^lb tins Preserved Peaches 60 d< zen Herbal Beer Extract '^ 4 gross 2£lb tins Preserved Apricots 12 dozen -Essence Bennett, etc., etc, M 5 caaea Lemon Syrup m JAM. JAM. JAM. PRESERVING SEASON— IB96-97;|l 35 TONS CAFE SUGAR - 35 TONS m We have m stock and to arrive, 25 tons Finest Cane Sugar, among which is a »n» shipment of B ewers' Crystals, which is the best and safest Sugar for Jam or J^jfl making, jam made from this sugar is bound to give every satisfaction. ■ JAM JARST JAM JABS. 5 gross Mason Jars, 10 gross 1 quart Mason Jars, 5 gross 1 pink Mason Jars*. Albo the Celebrated Lightning Jars and plain lib and 21b Glass Jars -\ FECULINA. FECULINA. FECULINA. j 4id per packet, 4£d per packet. -GO dozen, 60 dozsn, 60 dozen. | We have just received another shipment of this Celebrated CAKE FLOUR. Havii only a small quantity, viz., 60 dozen, we advise our customers to buy at once, as we so out our last shipment m a few days. CKOCKEKY. CKOCKEKY. CROCKERY.^ We have just landed a large shipment of CROOK SRY of all kinds fi our Ohristmas trade. Having bought them m the besfe markets for Spl Cash, we are enabled to sell them at Lower Prices than anyone m Ashburto Patent Anti-tannin Teapots, 6d to lOd each V\ bite and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 3d p Brown Glazed Teapots, from 7d each dcz- n t Black and Gold Teapots (best quality),. from Caps and Saucers, from 3s 9d per dcz . 2a 3d each White and Gold China Cups and Sauce: Splendid Tumblers from 2s 6;1 per Aoz from 5s lOd dozen \ Lovely China.Cruets, ocly lid each . | " ■? And all other lines Equally Cheap. \ To be obtained from the Cheapest House m Ashburton. I SPECIAL NOTICE.— We wish to draw our Customers' attention to the fact tßStrt cannot (according t.o the Act, compelling ua to close our pi cc of bu iuoss on Thursday at 1 o'clock p m.), deliver any goods from onr Estabii&hment. after the Etipu'a^ed time, closing, viz , 1 o'clock. But m the case of furmera ami otiiers, vho o e'er and pay for the goods, before 1 o'clock on a* Thursday, and cauiiot return m time to f»et them before i close, we wiU send them to any sore or place where they can call and get them. We < about the most extensive business m this town, ;o says one ot the Guaidians of the Peat m this town, and he ought to know. -1 FLETCHER BROS., _J OASH SUPPLY STORES, ASH BURTON AND OHHISTCHUEChB Telephone 24— 80 x 67. jH CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS! ----- ' m A LL IN WANT OF BOOTS AND SHOE ; for the Christme ahoullM ! fail to pay a Visib to the 'J^^B ! LEADING BOOT ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. -«■ Just Opened the following lines,, suitable for the Holiday Season — Children's 2x6 White Shoes. J Children's Tan und Black Leather 2 Strap Shoes 7 x 9. 3?. M Children's lan and Black Leather 2 Strap Shoes 10x12, 4a. rig Ladies' 2 Strap Shoes from 4s 6d. ■■ -3 Ladies and Children's Sand Shoes. Ja Lad.c8 5 and Childrsu's Bl.ck, While, and Brown Canvas Shoes, m lace and sttajßS Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes from 5< 6d " '"11 Gentlemen's Tan Leather Oxford Shoes from 7s 9J. Splendid value. ;|l And other lines too numerous to mention. 'm Call and inspect our Stock and compare our prices, and we are quite Bure you will 3 be satisfied thut we are offering the very best value m the town. M McDonald & mcdiarmid] . THE LEADING BOOT ESTABLISHMENT, EAST STREET. J. NICHOLAS, Manager. Repairs and Orders promptly attended to. MEL L Oll'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STOB| IS now making a Special Christmas. Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. AlrdH the Ashburton Public have pronounced it to be the : n CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SHOWN ■% IN ASHBURTON.' I —Please Note a Few Quotations — Ladies* pretty two-strap shoas, tan and black, 7s 6d _ .._ Ladies' strap shoes, 4s 9d Ladies' and Gentlemen's waterproof Canvas Shoes — Splendid value Ladies' Cromelette Shoes from 8s 9d — Very cheap Ladies' Shoes, 6a 6d — Great bargains. THOUSANDS OF OTHER LINES, THAT DEFY COMPETITION; Look at windows and you will admit that it is the Best display ever made m Ashburton A trial will at once convince you of the difference m price and quality from other boot-shops. Note Address— JAMES MELLOR, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. AN EYE-OPENER FOR ' FARMERS. BINDER TWINE - - - - - - BINDER TWINE TT>EFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE call at our office and inßpeot sample obtain prices, make your and save money. -r W. H, COLLINS & CO., SOLE AGENTS,



TTTE ARE NOW SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT OF E L E . C T R O P L A T E. SUITABLE FOR PKESEN'IMTJJOF, AND INVITE INSPECTION" JOHN OUR & Co "TTTANTED Known— Spectacles, Eye T T Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and Everything m thd optical . • at S. Sajlek's, Optician I Wholaemc and Rt)rt4hiiis—N>.w Vmut



SALVATION ARMY. HALLELUJAH WEDDIKG ! j ■ i DID you ever see an Arniy Wedding? Com -j to the Barracks at 3 p.m., Christmas Day. 12 146 T. G. CHAPPLK. «* < -i ■ <l o o O td M tj H g H td < CO • .» 1 1 « S " i a BARRYTOWN FLAT GOLD MINING CO., Ltd. 17 Miles north of Greymouth. rpHE Sample washed m the Arcade on A. Saturday gave from 120 to 150 Colors to the Bhovel. 20 Colors will pay 2a per load. I am appointed Broker, and have Shares for Sale. JFRED MAKEIG, Arcade. [A card."] Dr. Henry Beed> (Late of Lees ton), L.R.C.P. LONDON, M.R.C.S ENGLAND, L.S.A. LONDON, IS at present staying m Ashburton, and may be consulted at Mr Britton's, Commercial Hotel. HOURS -.—Morning, 9 to 10 a.m. ; after- noon, 2to 5 p.m. ; evening, after 7 p.m. 12 89 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, \J CHRISTMAS PRESENTS, AND NEW YEAR GIFTS, NEW YEAR GIFTS, At bedrock prices, to be had at G. JESSON'S, WATCHMAKER AND JEWELLER, East Street. ANTED Known— looo pairs of Boots to be Bold m twenty-one days at Mbllob's. MOTHERS and fathers who ha,ye to provide Boots and. Shoes, should oa.ll tf ftfaUw't ftwtawKft 9°9t Store,



Business Notices ] CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. ■VTTE HAVE JU^T LANDED THW FOLLOWING SEASONABLE GOOD 3 .:—] Finest New Currants Californian -Tinned Apricots, Pears and Fineat New Sultans Peaches Finest New Eletne Raisins Essences m twelve varieties Finest Lemon, Orange, and Ciiron Peel Paramatta and Ship, Lime Juice Kesu'a No. 1 Packet Spice Raspberry and Lemon Syrup Maconochie's Royal Scotch Fresh Herrings Maconochie'a Silvocea Smoked Haddocks, Maconochie'a Herrings m Tomato Sauce a real delicacy Prime Malay Muscatelles Maconochie'a Kippered Herrings Jordan, Valencia, and Sicily Almonds NEW FEULINA, THE PKKPECTION OF CAKE FLOUR 3. Having been appointed SOLE AGENTS for Ashburton for this wonderful preparation, j we have received n eonsignme?ii- of this reason's Flour, and can with e»rery confidei'CO • recommend ib to the public of Ashburton as tim peifecrion of prepared Flour, for produc- . ing pure and delicious cakea, with the minitnuai of lime, trouble ami expenses. ! FECULIN A may be had m the following kinds :— Ground Rice, Cheese Cakes Rice Cakes Cocoanut Cakea Raspberry Buns Geuoa Cakes Sultana Cakes Sponge Cakes Seed Cakes Madeira Cakes Raspberry Sandwiches Snow Cakes Currant Cakes f CROCKERY. CROCKERY. We have some Choices Lines to hand ex " Otarama." Inspection invited. Goods delivered daily. Customers waited upon for orders. Sole Agents for Tiger Blended Teas. Orders by post despatched with punctuality SHEARMAN BROS., GROCERS, «fc IRONMONGERS, MARKET HOUSE. Telephone No. 53 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS IN JEWELLERY. FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. X) AY A VISIT to the Leading Jewellery Establishment m the district. Just Opening Up the following lines, suitable for the Christmas Trade — Gold and Silver Brooches, Ladies' Bings Set with Diamonds, Fearls, Rubies, Sapphires, etc. Gentlemen's Gold and Silver Sleeve Links, and Full Sets. A. Speohl Line LADIES' ENAMELLED WATCH & STERLING SILVER-CHAIN > ■. FOR 3Os. Gold and Silver Jewellery of Every Description, specially Buitable for ' CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A Nice Selection of Novelties, suitable for small Presents, from 3s 63, 7d 6d and 10a, N.B.— ALL GOODS MARKED VERY LOW m PL UN FrGURES AT S. S ALEE ' S, THE LEADING JEWELLERY AND WATCH REPAIRING ESTABLISHMENT, EAST STREET. LARGEST STOCK. NEWEST STYLE* (Telephone No. 80.)



Henry Zander. j H. ZANDER. A S the Harvesting Season is now draw- XjL ing near, I beg to intimate that I ha\ c bought a very large stock of Harvesting Materials, anticipating a correspondingly large demand. BINDING TWINES, BINDING TWINES. BINDING WIRE, BKNDIKG WIRE. And all other Harvesting Material now Stock. Farmers, do not give your orders for Twine without getting my quotation, as I can quote leas than any local merchant, having purohased the maximum quantity and ob- tained highest discounts. I ONLY KEEP DONAQHY'S GOLD MEDAL TWINE. Geb no other, and don't be deceived with inferior brands now offered m Aahburton. The New "BUCKEYE" OPEN-BACK FRAMELESS REAPER. The New " BUCKET " MOWER. The New « BUCKEYE" CULTIVATOR Now on View. McOORMIOK & BUCKEYE EXTRAS Kept m Stock, also — "TYSAOK'ri" SECTIONS AND CHAINS For all other Machines. For the convenience of the Farmers m the Mayfield and RangitnU districts, where the "Buckeye" has always been the favorrite, a stock of Extras will also be Kept on Mb Elmsme's Farm. CORNSAOKS. CORN SACKS. I am now prepared to take orders for full-sized Comsackß, and Farmers will do well to order early, as prices are advancing. CARPETS, LINOLEUMS, OILCLOTHS, Etc. In order to make room for Harvesting and other Goods now landing and to arrive, 1 will sell the whole of the above stock at— 25 Per Cent BELOW COST PRICE. 1000 MATS ! 1000 MATS !! 1000 MATS!!! "jy/TADBITIUS QTJGAB. Be sure to use no otber for your JAM, and see that you get it. NEW CURRANTS, NEW RAISItfS, and  NEW bULTANAS. These fruits are ready for use without- further, washing. TEAS TEAS. TEAS. CHINA, CBYLON, INDIA, and HEALTH TEA, Especially packed for me. Just Landed (ex Ruapehu), ( 100 GALVANISED STEEL ELASTIC HOUSE COLLARS, In All Sizes. They are giving Universal Satisfaction. " r SCOTT'S WELL-KNOWN RANGES, ""SIT GREATLY REDUCED PRICES OILS. OILS. OILS. I have m Stock and to land — 100 Drums Linseed Oil 200 Cases Valvoline and Cylinder 20 Bales Best 5-ply Seaming Twine China and Glassware Hornsby'B and Ransome's Plough Shares Barbed and Plain Fencing Wire BEST ENGLISH LEATHER BELTING. Wines and Spirits, Ales and Stout, Liqueurs and Havanna Cigars, Cigarettes, (wholesale only). In view of approaching holidays, SPECIALLY LOW PRICES. . I have always for Sale— »■ Crushed Oats, Oaten Sheaf Chaff, Oats, Bran, Sharps. Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER, GRAIN, WOOL, AND 3ENERAL MERCHANT. AGENT FOR— Sun Fire Insurance Office Australian Mutual Provident Society Buckeye Harvester Go. i ;-■



PUBLIC NOTICES ' ~~ NOTICE A PPLICAHONS are invited for the J\_ position of BILLIARD ROOM CARETAKER for the Ashburton Club, up to TUESDAY EVENING, the 29th, at 7 p.m. 12166 BY ORDER. ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING AND INVESTMENT SOCIETY. mHIS OFFICE will be CLOSED on FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and MONDAY, December 25, 26, and 28, 1896, FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAYS, , AND FRIDAY, SATURDAY, and MONDAY, January 1, 2, and 4, FOB NEW YEAR'S HOLIDAYS. EDWARD STEPHENS, Manager. Caledonian Concert. I MOUNT SOMERS AND SPRINGBURN BOXING DAY SPORTd. ALTERATION IN PROGRAMME. ALL ENTRIES, to be made on the ground not later than 10.30 a.m. on Saturday. R. &ALCUTT, 12 161 Secretary. AMEKUY Christmas to all — "Christ- mas conies but once a year, and when it comes it brii)u» good cheer." The Somerset Mat, M.re has supplied this festive teuton fir a louger period than "any other shop m Town to a wide and ever .increasing lino g . f • atiafied customers. On this occasion wo Bhiv 1 exceed all former efforts, ami will h*ve m stock the choicest display of mtat ever offered m Ashburton. Prize heifer beef, primeßb two-tooth wether mutton, Shropahiie lambs, prize pork, veal from our own fab calf, German sausage and pressed beef for picnics, and all the small goods, for which we take the lead. Don't forget the prize pork sausages at 4d per lb for cash.— W. J. Siloock. 12 162 MOUNT SOMERS ROAD DISTRICT. RATE NOTICB. NOTICE is hereby given that TEN PER CENT will be added to all Rates un- paid after the 20th JANUARY, 1897. JK. B. COOPER, 12 163 Collector. METHVEN SPOKTS. IN CGNSEQ JENCE of there being no entries for the Novel Race at Methv'en on January 1, the race ia struck off the programme, and a Hack Race for horses not entered m the Cup or purse substituted. First prize, £2 10s and a trophy ; second, a trophy. 12_169 A UNIVERSAL CHRISTMAS BOX. /^ IVILISED society recognises Christmas VJ as the season of goodwil 1 , and goodwill usually takes the form of a present. The present may only be a twopenny pictorial card with a greeting inscribed on it, or it may be something more yalualle or nseful, according to the means and generosity oi the, give*. There are some presents which are the reverse of profitable to the recipient. For instance, an elephant would hardly &uit a citizen who lived m a four roomed cottage with no back yard to speak of, neither would the gift of the new Government steamer Tutanakei be acceptable if the recipient had to keep her m commission as a yacht. But the best of all Christmas presents, the one which would be unanimously accepted with gratitude by every householder, be he or she wealthy or poor, is a box of Subatuka Tea, accompanied by the donor's hope of many happy returns of the day. Suratura Tea brings lo the home cheerfulness and health, The hypochondriac recovers his spirits, the bilious subject becomes cheerful under its benign influence I here is no known in- stance of Suratura Tea being replaced m a household by any other tea after one trial, because its economy, purity, strength, aroma, and freedom from blending with Indian and China teas commend it without puffing. JOHN ORR & CO., Agents THE TEA OF THE AGE. SAXON 'fllLr" SAXON TEA. rpR? it, And you have' NO OTHER SAXON TEA. SAXON TEA. Professor Bickerton reports that SAXON TEAS are absolutely Pure and of good quality 81. BMRiTOW, VIDEBTAKER. "POLISHED COFFINS m Figured Blmu and Kauri, with Silver and Braes Mountings. All latest designs. Address ; Cameron Street, opposite Baring Square Evening Orders may be left at Cooksons 8 6 Baker Bros. TJIURNISHING UNDERTAKERS, Corner of Wakanui Road and Cass Streets, and at ' Baker and Brown's Coach Factory. Havelock Street. EVERY REQUISITE SUPPIJED, TsiiCTBQXB Nq. 69,



J Friedlander Bros., Limited. fePKOIAL SALE. REAPERS & BINDBuS, THRESHINC PLANT, & MOVEABLE WHARES. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 2^ 1896. MF.SBRS FRIEDLANDER BRO*. Limited, will Sell on above date opposite their Offices, West htreel — A number of Second-hand REAPERS I BINDERS of various makes ; also s Complete THRESHING P" ANT viz. — kighl Horse-powoi- 'Fracf-Joi Eugiue, Combine, Elevator a ; and t Moveable Whare. Sale at 12 30. R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 128 Auctioneer. Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION FARES FOR CHRIST- MAS HOLIDAYS. TJETURN Excursion Tickets at 2d per JL\i mile lab class, Id per r mile 2nd, miuimum 4s and 2s respectively, mileage counted one way only, will be issued from any station on the Hurunui-Bluff section, to any other station on that section (except for distances for which the ordinary return fareß are below the minimum excursion fares), from the 21st December, 1896, till the 2ud January, 1897, and will be available for return till 2nd February. The journey must be started on the date of the purchase of the ticket m every case, and may be broken after the firet 25 miles. Night trains will be run on the 24th December from Christchurch to Dunedin (afr-10 p. m.), and Dunedin to Christchurch. Fuller particulars m posters. 12 118 BY ORDkR. | NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN SERVICE ON CHRISTMAS DAY. mHE ONLY TRAINS m the Ashburton I district on the 25th 1 December will be the Christchurch to Dunedin and Dunedin to Christchurch express trains, the 8.0 a.m. O'nristchurch to Ashburton, 3.40 p m. Ash- burton to Chrißtchurch, 7.25 a.m. Timaru to Ashburton, and 10.55 a.m. Ashburton to Timaru. TRAIN ALTERATIONS 26th December Sports at Ashburton, Bicycle Races at Chrißtchurch. The evening train from Christchurch to Ashburton and Methven will run 30 minutes later than timetable times. The evening train from Ashburton to Timaru will start at 5.45 p.m., and to Springburn at 5 55 p.m., and will run 1 hour 50 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes respectively, later than timetable times. No Goode traffic on 25th and 26th December. Return excursion fares Zd per mile first class, Id per mile second class, minimum 4s and 2s, December 21 to January 2, any station to any station on the Hurunui-Bluff section, available for return till 2nd February. 12140 BY ORDER. Bankruptcy Notices. IN BANKRUPTCY. In the District Court, holden at Ashbur- ton. : In the matter of the Bankruptcy Act, 1892, and m the matter of the Bankruptcy of James Allbn, of Diomore, m the County of Ashburton, m the colony of New Zealand, Farmer, a bankrupt. is hereby given that the above JLN- named bankrupt will apply to the above Coutt, at the sitting to be holden on FRIDAY, the Bth day of January next ensuing, for an Order of Disoharge under the above Act. Dated this 22nd day of December, 1896. !\ WILDING, Solicitor for the above named bankrupt. 12 151 __^__— Tenders. ..TENDERS. 5! ..., WANTED Tenders for Stooking about 1200 aoreß Oats. Apply ° MAX FBIEDLANDER, 12 154 _ Ashburton. T. Bullbctc.' TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE, fe'Q/V ACRES, Wakanui Plains, front- -0O 0 i"g the road leading to the School, .being R.S. 25093 and others, mostly m English grasses, well watered with County Water Races, very suitable to work with some of the rich, heavy Wakanui Lands. Terms and full particulars furnished on application. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, AN IMPROVED FARM OF 1 aaq ACRES, situated above the l X\J\y O Dromore Railway Station, being fc.S. 27388, and others. A portion m crop the remainder m English grasses. There is a farm houß'e of 5 roomß, also granary, 12 stalled stable, loose boxes and other buildings erected on the property. Well watered with county water races. Terms and full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK TINWALD. FOR SALE. PROPERTY well situated, fronting the Main South Road, and not far from the Railway station, belonging to Mr Hedley J. Cheßterman, as follows, viz, — Lot 16, on which is erected a Square Dwelling House of four rooms, with porch, etc., al»o Small Stable, etc, and sections 17 and 18 adjoining. iTo be Bold as a whole, or if desired | 1 separately. As Mr Cheßterman is now residing m the northern part of the provincial district, the property is to be sold at a sacrifice, and on easy terms of payment. jfnll particulars on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. DID you ever hear the like ? Men sbe Canvas Shoes 5s 6d, at Mcl lor' ""ancred street WANTED Known— That J. Moison haß just received a large shipment of English, American, and Continental Boots and Shoes, suitable for the season ; also an overwhelming Stock of the beet colonial makes, which he intends disposing of at very reasonable prices during the coming holidays. Kepairs as usual done at once at Moison's Premier Boot Store.Eaat Street, Ashbur ton NOW'S your time to Buy. There is a Big gale at MsMOfi'9 Zeftl»Q<U» Boot B<*ore,



Miss Watson. I Cure DYSPEPSIA, Cure BILIOUSNESS, Cure CONSTIPATION, Cure SICK HEADACHE. Are Purely Vegetable, Are Sugkr Coated, Are Mild but Effective. Good for the Stomach, I Good lor the Liver, I Good lor the Bowels. | THERE ARE NO OTHER PILLS SO COOP AS AVER'S PILLS. Highest Awards si% the World's ■ Great Expositions. It will b« seen by a new advertisement m another column that Messrs Qraighead and Berryman are probably now showing the largest itook of new tweeds and fashionable tailoring goods ever exhibited m Ashbur- ton. This speaks well for their enterprise and local industry. _______^___ - __ i __ - | D,""TfiLomas. ~~ AEOADE. Tyro SALE WILL BE HELD IN THE ARCADE, UNTIL MONDAY, JANUARY 4, 1897. 19 47 PAVID XBQMAg,



Synopsis oeJJbw Adveetisembnts. Railway — Excursion fares and train service Christmas Day. Friedlander Bros— Kale of threshing plant etc. W. J. Sileoek— Christm&B cheer. A. H. Williams -Money found. George Jesson— Christmas presents, etc. Permanent Building Sooiety— Holiday notice. Ashburton Club— Wants billiard room caretaker. W. H. Collins — Japanese Goods. Andrewes, Anderson and Co — Christmas oards, etc A. Orr— Wanted boy.



Keatinq's Powdbb aeßtroyß bugs, fleaa moibß. beetlee, and all other inscots, whilst gui c harmless to doraeetio animals. In exterminating beetles the suooeßS of this powder is extraordinary. It is perfectly clean m application. Sco the article you parobase i^Kbati g's, as imi ationa are noiiobs and ineffeoiinl, Sold m tins, 6J, Is tmA 9m fii eaoh. by al obemigta.