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Home and Foreign.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. (Received December 18, 10.56 =i m.) The Shah. London, December 18 The Shah of Persia intends to visit , Europe m the spring. Venezuela The Venezuelan Government hng Ordered all arms and ammunition to be deposited m the govrrnmenr store previous to the Coug>ess m February, Board Schools. The National Liberal Federation condemned any attempt to inquire into the Board Schools, and insisted that local control should accompany State control. Tom Mann. Lord Salisbury informed Tom Mann that his expulsion from Hamburg was quite legal. Baron Conrcel. The Paris correspondent of the Times % alluding to the resignation of Baron Oourcel, says one of the reasons was that he was greatly discouraged by the difficulty of solving the ques tions at issue with England. -Fatal Explosion. Berlin, December 17. Seventeen persons were killed by an Explosion m a match factory m Bavaria. j The Barcelona Anarchists. . Madrid, Eecember 17 The trial of the Barcelona Anarchists has concluded, but the sentences have not been made public. It is believed, however, they are m accord with the public prosecutor's demand, m which case twenty-eight will be condemned to death and fifty-nine to penal servitude. The Phillipine Revolt. The revolt m the Phillipines is becom ing serious. Therebelsaresaidtonumber fifty thousand, and, it is also reported that a section of the Spanish troops has revolted against the Protection Committee, The Indian Paper Currency. Calcutta, December 17 The Indian Government is increasing its paper currency. Tunis Treaty. Paris, December 17 . The Chamber of Deputies has approved the Tunis treaty. (Received December IS, 11.5 a.m ) The American Tariff. Washington. December. 17. The Dingley Tariff Bill is with drawn. Italy and Russia. Borne, December 17. In the Chamber of Deputies it was officially stated by Government that the Bussians had landed at Rahieta solely for scientific purposes. _#

Australian.

Received December 18, 10.17 a.m. Wilful Murder. Sydney, December 18. The body found near Bourke has been identified as that of an old man named Edward Smith. Another old man named Moore lias been arrested a quantity of Smith's belongings m his possession. At, the inquest x a verdict of wilful murder was returned against Moore. Oft the Kails. Brisbane, December 18 s ) A cattle train ran off the rails on a steep curve upon the £sk line. One hundred, out of a hundred and forty beasts, were killed, and much damage was done to the rolling stock. Amalgamation. Melbourne, December 18 Meetings of members of the National Life Association of Australasia and the Mutual Assurance of Victoria have adopted the proposed scheme for amalgamation.

LABOUR.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. (Received December 18, 10.28 a.m.) Berlin, December 17 The strikers at Hamburg are riot ing. Melbourne, December 18. At the Employers' Union picnic Mr McEachern stated that he expected shortly very serious labor troubles which' seemed to be looming ahead. Jj; was riot the' working' men who sought to increase the differences with the employers, but those who received salaries for conducting the men's af fairs. The labour troubles, however, had not distressed the union so much . pf late as fvbsurjj legislation.

EARTHQUAKE IN ENGLAND.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. (Received December 18, 10.28 a.m.) London, December 17 A shock of earthquake was felt at Stroud and Lidbury yesterday. The houses rocked and the inhabitants ran into the street. Hereford Cathedral suffered some damage. A woman was so' terrified that she died from the shock. ; At five this morning farther shocks were felt, extending from Car digan to the Thames Valley. In Ches ter and Lancashire they were severe, bat no serious acc : dent occurred. (Received December 28, 2 30 p m.) L L. \ . ', !j?our shocks of earthquake were felt m, some places, lasting a minute and a half. The severest was at Birming ham, Worcester, and m Shropshire. The earthquake was preceded by a rushing noise, like a hurricane. At Darloy some workmen were thrown to the ground. It was only slightly felt m the vicinity of London.

TURKEY AND THE POWERS.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. Received December 18, 10.28 am. London, December 17 Lord George Hamilton, m the couise of r spetch, said England was once more asserM«->of her proper position, and it w: s probaMe that misrule m Turkey would shortly bp storped. Paris, December 17 Franfcp and !<u».s:a »m dis .uting ovi r i lie Tuikish financial reforms.

The Ada Delroy Company.

The Ada De'.roy Company bad an excellent | house to open their season wi h at the Odd fellows' flail laat night, and 'the entertain ment they gave was quite up 10 all that was expected of them, and fully Lore out the high reputation that had preceded them. Miß3 Ad* Delroy, the leading feature of th< Company, is a marvellously clever danseuse, and an excellent serio-comic singer as well. Her cobra de capello dance is well named, as the serpontine twistings and coilings were marvellous. TJie effect is greatly heightened by the use of coloured lights, and before Miss Delroy leaveß the stage, photographs of some well known public characters are thrown by limelight apon the ample drapery — and ample indeed it is. Her performance was greeted at its close with the heartiest applause, and she had to reappear. The next feature of special interest is the •• Sofflnomancy " seance by Madam Bell. Slips of paper were distributed among the audience and on them questions were written -Madam Bell, "The White Mahatma," waß then led on the stage m what is termed a " somnomistic trance." At the request of Mr hell she mentions the tame of some individual among the audience who has affixed his signature to one of the Blips ; then she states the question asked, and m tnosfc cases gives the answer clearly and accurately. It is not to be expected, of course, that Madam Bell could m all cases, and under any circumstances, be correct, but the frequency with which the names and answers to questions are accurately given is moat surprising and bewildering, and the performance is said to have baffled a'l who have submitted Madam Bell to the severest tests m many parts of the world. The other entaineis are all of high merit. Mr T. Bergin is a baritone singer whose " Village Blacksmith " was given with artistic effect, I enhanced by the introduction of a choir ; singing m the distance ; and his encore song "If this be vanity, who'd be wise," was well sung. Miss Alice Simmons is new to Ashburton, but a lady who can sing " Sing on, sweet bird, 1 ' and " Poor wandering one," as she aang them will always be welcome. Her duets with i Mr Bergin were admirably sung. Mr James Bell is a host m himself, »nd his melange with Msb De'roy, his nipg-r miscellanies, and his fun m the extravaganza, m which he played the part of " Cupid " ticked every body immensely. Mr Ford's facitl changes were also extraordinary. His power of change m countenance and feature is such that one begins to fancy that the celebrated line m •' Kil aloe "about the mouth dunging places with the ear must have been suggested to the writer after seeing *• Teddy Ford " m one of his entetttinmeits. Altogether th< Company is a very superior one, — immea surably superior to any of the variety companies that usually visit us, and ought to have an even larger audience to-nighl than the very good one that attended last evening,

WEDDING.

Speusley— Doyle. The township of Rmpuna witnessed a very pleasing ceremony on Thursday last m the ma; riage of M as Sarah Doyle (daughter of Mr John Doyle) to Mr Robert F. Spensley. The wedding took pace m the hall at twelve o'clock. The Rev Mr Murray, of Ashbur ton, performed the ceremony. Ihe bride looked charming m a cream cashmere, trimmed with lace and ribbon. The brides maids were the Misses J. and K. Doyle, and the Misses A. and R. Spenaley, and were dressed iv fawn, trimmed with white figured silk. The gathering was a large one, and at the cose of the ceremony the wedding march was played by Mr Spensley, senr., and Mr H. Spensley, on violins. The pirty then drove to the residence of the bride's father, where they were entertained At a sumptuous breakfast. The happy couple were the recipients of, numerous pre pent?, and during the afternoon left en route for Dunedin. In the evening a large party of young people met to celebrate the occa sion when dancing was kept up till an early hour.

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The public are reminded that to-morrow will be the last) day they will have an opportunity of seeing the Strasburg clock, now on view m Tancred Street. A matinee will be held to-morrow afternoon for phildren. Messrs Friedlander Bros, are holding a sale of horses ia the Arcade this afternoon, the attendance of buyers b;ing good, and the prices obtained so far very satisfactory From £18 10a to £30 was got for draughts, which had not been all got through when we went to press. This afternoon Mr Zander's consignment of toys, curios, and nick-nacks generally, for sale by auction to morrow, were dis played attractively m the Orange Til all. The goods arereully worth seeing, and we advise pa and. ma to pay the hall a visit this even ing. The dolls are a sight to be seen, the mechanical toys are wonderfully clever indeed, while the Japanese goods, especially the silks, are really valuable. The Bale to-morrow is without reserve, and ought to be the means of letting every child m the place get a Christmas present.

RAILWAY TIME TABLE.

Trains leave Ashburton JFOR THE NDJtTH eyery day at 7.20 a.m., 3.40 p.m., and 7.5 p.m. (express). On Mondays, Wed nesdays, and Fridays, an extra train leaves at 11. 0 a.m. Trains arrive from the North -very day at 10.45 a.m., 12.48 noon (express) and 8 0 p.m. Trains leave Ashburton FOR 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 leaves for Mount Somers branch line every day at 4.25 p.m. The branch train arrives m ABhburton at 9.45 a.m.

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'_, ....... BilsiadS§ _ BULBS. BULBS BtJLßii SPECIAL CHEAP OFFER OF IMPORTED BULBS- at Pricl Never heard of before. J FLETCHER BROS., \ As NIMMO & BLAIR'S Agents, have been advised by them of a Jargc shipment^ of BULBS from Europe just come to hand, which they intend to clear at Very Low Prices, as will be seen by the following list :— : Hyacinth^Jsmgle and double), from 3* 6d Jonquil* large single (sweet scented bvtj^ Jo nq u,l B,,arg«8 arg« double (sweet scented bright Iri 8 .11 choice named perdo* Also the following kinds, vi •— | Ranunculus, Scilla, Spar^isr-Sa^ip, Fritillaria, etc. ■ -1 CKOCtfERY. CBCCKEBY. CROCKERY.^ pZtS2sS%^%^^ Whit6a t z t ld ChiDaEg « <**>.™*« Black and Gold Teapote (beat quality,, from On. .and Saucerß, from »'M per do* -4 Splendid Tumble??, from 2s 6d per do 2 Whlt * "ff filta? 11 SaUOeM l Lovely China Orueta, only Hd each n I And all other lines Equally Cheap. I i ' T^ A - TEA. TEA. I Splendid Tea, m 51b and 101 b tins, from la 5d per 1b I Really Good Station Tea, m chests and from Is per 1b I NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NEW SEASON'S FRUIII Our New Season's Fruit, per s.s. Rakaia, now to hand. 1 lo g£sK New Cv " ante » F 0 ° n^ Mn8 T ls An . I 4 Tina New Prunes I S^JTr? 9 ?' Orange,- and Citron Peel _■ 2 Cases Apricots CWt b P' ce » n loz packets and 9 25 Boxes Finest New Sultanas *lb tuw, ito. ■ To be obtained from the Cheapest House m Ashburton— M FLETCHER BROS., 1 OASH;!sUPPL*y STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTOHDKOH. I Telephone-^ ' BoX-6?J K. M. JONES. __ H _ M JONES j SANTA CLAUS° AND FATHEM CHRISTMAS 1 ARE OOMINp AOAIN, to the groat delight of young and old. W JN order to give the above diMio-guished personnel* a Stting reoeotion H M NovSS i 1,.. spe o,.llv .mportod from several leading loAm flrmTl £Z nAsi SI" STATIONERY, TOYS, DOLLS & FANCY GOODS ■ Now Lan ding , e x M-^^jj, ,ro m Lo n d™ ; T.™^! The A BH ,« rt o n Box */**-£!.£-« b^ u ns ,,rp M .ed for va.ue by an y I Plam and Fancy Stationery. Latest Tints and Styles U BOOKS. BOOKS. - BOOKS 1 Poets and Standard Works 'in cloth id ni££ b^Zi ****' I SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. - ~ "M r JOYS. TOYS. TOY? TOTS W Rag, and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise ' W °° d> Wool »# DOLLS. DOLLS. ' - DOLL^. DOLLS -1 ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id to m« '! 4 FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. 'f Work Baskets, Ladies' Companions, Mirrors. Albums Wr;f; n » n»- t^ •*• anK«» Ornament,, eheapi pret^ CHEISTMAS AND NEW YEAR .CABDS /■ Great Variety and Designs. Boxes and Packets. Wonderful va'ue^ hM Must be seen to be appreciated. ° aaeriul va ' ueß - ! B H. M." JONES. . J CHRISTMAS "PRESENTS^ 1 ! JEWELLERY. |j FOR CHRISTMAS PRESENTS J pAY A VISIT to the Leading Jewellery Establishment m the dietricJß Just Opening Up the following lines, suitable for the Chriatmaa Trade- 9 Gold and Silver Brooches, « Ladies' Rings Set with Diamonds, '-,9 Pearls, Rubies, Sapphire*, etc. B Gentlemen's Gold and Silver Sleeve Links, and Full Sets. M A Special Line LADIES' ENAMELLBD^ATCH & STEALING SILVER CHAIIi Gold and Silver jewellery of Every Description, specially suitable for - '-M CHBISTMAS PRESENTS. ■ A Nice Selection of Novelties, suitable for small P reS ente, from & fid, 7s 6d and 10s. ifl N.8.-ALL GOODS MARKED VERY LOW m PLAIN FIGURE« 8. SALEK'S, jfl TEE LEAPING JEWELLERY AND WATCH REPAIBInS ESTABLISHMENT, EAST STREET. § LARGEST STOCK. NEWES # T gTy M (Telephone No, 60.) pi



T. Bullock. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE. AvQA ACRES, Wakanui Flams, front- OO\J ing 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. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. npHE Rev Mr Blake's property, well X situated corner of Wilkin Street and Main South Road, just beyond the Traffic Bridge. 'I. BULLOCK. POO PRICE wanted for T.S. 319, oyO/C« corner of Havelock and William streets. Easy terms can ,be arranged. T. BULLOCK. FOE SALE, AN IMPROVED FARM OF "I A'Q Q ACRES, situated above the -Lv/t/O Dromore Railway Station, beiDg R.S. 27388, and others. A portion m crop the remainder m English grasses. There is a farm house of 5 rooms, 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. T)ROPERTY well situated, fronting the JL Main South Road, and not far from the Railway station, belonging to Mr Hedley J. Chesterman, aB follows, viz, — Lot 16, on which is erected a Square Dwelling House of four rooms, with porch, etc., also Small Stable, etc., and sections 17 and 18 adjoining. To be sold as a whole, or if desired separately. As Mr Chesterman is now residing m the northern part of the provincial district, the property is to be sold at a sacrifice, and on eaay terms of payment. Full particulars on application. T. BULLOCK, Agent. [a card.] Dr. Henry Meed, (Late of Leeaton), 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 WANTED Known — Alterations and Additions to our Show Rooms now completed. Special display of Millinery for the Holiday Season. A late shipment of Sailor Straws to be sold cheap,— Mitchell and Turner. WANTED Known— That J. Moison has just received a large shipment of English, American, and Continental Boots and Shoes, suitable for the season ; also an overwhelming Stook of the best colonial makes, which he intends disposing of at very reasonable prices during the coming holidays. Repairs as usual done at once at Moison's Premier JJoofc Btore, JSwt Street, &9bbqrtQn,



Friedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1896-97. "TTTE ARE PREPARED to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) on Clips placed m our hands for Sale, either by Auction at Ashburton and Christchurch, or privately, or for Ship- ment to the Australian or English markets. Our Ashburton Stores are so well and favorably known that they need no comment as to their adaptability for displaying Wool. At Christchurch a NEW STORE is being specially built for us, and will be one of the Besc Wool Stores m New Zealand. Our Third Sale will take place— At Christchurch, January 8, 1897. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Loweat Current Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. * 9 A »S H « rH W C_i a? IS n pcJ SS m 3 ■* a I rf . c « « 3 Tsf M I' . B s 3° g v 5 <S° © S W . cq |_3 M I§ W g ■ -» \ • Mr James Perdue, an old soldier residing at Monroe, Mich., was severely afflicted with rheumatism but received prompt relief from pain by using Chamberlain's Pain Balm. He says'; ".At times my back would ache so badly that \ could hardly rise yp. If I had np,t gotten relief I would not be here to write these few Une^. Chamberlain's Pain Balm has done me a great deol of good and I feel very thankful for it." For sale by the Awbprtw D«Ve <?Q*trA«Yf ,



j^Q Pi r dent (M MARKED f*Rl63fi& Xt Oenb 4 A R. MURRAY & SON W E £™ I m!;£V C i 1 r iatm ™ *T e comes round > S ive our Patrons and the Publio th( lin « wS ™; TA * TIAL ADVANTAGE of a 10 per cent REDUCTION on all ou, lims, with the exception of Watches. kinrfJ%!£ V w PRi ? 11 to hare a Splendid Assortment of Articles of all —Among Other Things We Show— PomL^' «if c " *" Storlin 8 Ft 8 * Articles m S lyer Plate, new designs r«M T?S ™.i OhM fl l L and Pendanfcß Links a.-d Studs m Gold and Silvir «riit r j Ver £' b ? rtS Gem Ri "8 8 . W'amoud Rings Brooches m Endless Variety Ladies' Watches, at all prices B. MURRAY & SON, WATCHMAKERS AND OPTICIANS, ASHBDRTON. 10 Pw Cent REDUCTIONS. • 1O Per Cent REDUCTlONS- ghristmas! Christmas. ■^TE HAVE JUST LANDED THE FOLLOWING SEASONABLE GOODS :- nSSSSSSS 1 CaUfo ¥ie? ned Apricot8 ' PeMfl^ d Finest New Eleme Raisins Essences m twelve varieties Finest Lemon, Orange, and Citron Peel Paramatta and Ship Lime Juice Keen s No. 1 Packet Spice Raspberry and Lemon Syrup # e 7rtJ,|a G ?^o^i S H au r o r e iDgS •^a'SMSST L^ Almonds ******>* NEW FEU LIN A, THE PRRFECTION OF CAKE FLOURS Having been appointed SOLE AGENTS for Ashburton for this wonderful preparation, we have received a cons-gnment of this season's Flour, and can with e^erv confident recommend it to the public of Ashburton as the perfection of p^SdJSSiSnSS^ ing pure and delicious cakes with the minimum of time, troubl? and ex/enses P n *■»> «? EOD £ I , NA ra *y be had iD the Allowing fcinda :-r Ground Race, Cheeae Cakes Rioe Cakes Coobanut Cakes - Raspberry Buns Genoa Cakes Sultana Cakes SpongeCakes Seed Cakes Madeira Cakes Raspberry Sandwiches Snow Cakes SSHSSSS CKOCKEBY. CBOCKERY. We have some Choices Lines to hand ex " Otaratna." 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, & IRONMONGERS, MARKET HOUSE. Telephone No. 53 MELL~SIrs 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORE IS now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoea. Already the AahburCon Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SHOWN IN ASHBURTON. —Please Note a Few Quotations- Ladies' pretty two-strap shoas, tan and black, 7s 6d Ladies' strap shoes, 4s 9d Ladies' and Gentlemen's w aterproof Canvas Shoes— Splendid value Ladies' Oromelette Shoes from 8s 9d — Very cheap Ladies' Shoes, 6s 6d — Great bargains. THOUSANDS OF. OTJIEB LINES, THAT DEFY COMPETITION, Look at windows and you will admit that it is the Best display ever made m Ashburtor 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.



Business Notices. 3— ; — T\7"E ARE NOW SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT or E ' - L E C T E O P L A T E, SUITABLE FOR PRESENTATION, AND INVITE INSPECTION JOHN ORB & Co *'Ij!_ ii ''it H. ZANDER. IHAVK'/ON HAND MI SEASON'S SUPPLY OF FINE ST TURNIP SEEDS, INCLUDING Imperial Green Globe, Fosterton, Hybrid, White Stone, Stubble, Green and Purple Top Aber- deen, Mammoth, Swede', Devonshire Grey and Yellow Tankard. MANGOLD "AND CARROT SEED. . ' Special Kinds, Machine Gleaned* RAPE SEED, RAPE SEED. • FERTILISERS Uf STOCK, - Anglo Continental Guano and Islington Manures, Sheep Shears, SHEEP SHEARS, all brands. Also the COMBINATION u*s SHEFFIELD. ;« TURKEY WASHITA OIL STONES. SHEEP BRANDING OILS. Blue, Red, and Black, IN ONE AND FIVE-GALLON DRUMS. Ground and Lump Raddle. Boiled and Raw Linseed O\\. WOOLSACKS. Wool Packs, full si?e and full weight, GARDEN TOOLS IN GREAT VARIETY ' GROCERIES, IRONMONGERY, WINES AND SPIRITS, ALES & STOUT OF BEST BRANDS. I HAVE ALWAYS FOR SALE— Crushed, Oats, Oaten Sheaf Chaff Oats, Bran, Sharps, &, Chickwheat. Henry Zander, AUCTIONEER 3^NER,AL MERCHANT. I -I



T. Bullock. SATURDAY, DECLMBEB U (Town Property situated m Cameron Street. MR 111.1.I 1 . BULLOCK has received inatruc- tions from Mr E. Crum (m conse- quence of his removing to Wellington) to sell by Public Auction at the Arcade on the above date his property, situated m Ccitneroii Street, as follow-, vz., T.S. 491 containing £ acre, on which is erected a Dwel ing House, of s»x rooms, Wash House, Scullery, and Verandah ; also he adjoining section 490, obtaining £ acre. To b° s<-Jr? as a whole or separately. The land is of very good quality f«r gar en purposes. The Property is situated about 15 chnii.s from' the Railway Station. Inspection Invited. Terms and further particulars furnished onapplicaion, Sale at 11.30. T. BULLOCK, 12 91 Auctioneer. D. Tnomas. ARCADE. TEA. TEA. TEA. ! SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19 MR DAVID THOMAS has received instructions from an importer of 1\ as to yell by Public Auction on the above date — A CONSIGNMENT OF FIFTY CASFS OF GOOD TEA, I m Cases of 51bs and 101 bs. Sale ac 12 o'clock. D. THOMAS, 12 103 Auctioneer. Amusements. r\DDFELLOW'S' HALL, ASHBUhTON TO-NIGHT. . CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. miss adaTldelroy's COMPANY. A PRONOUNCED SUCCESS. Cheer upon cheer greeted Miss Delroy'b original creation, the Cobra di Capella Dance The greatest of all Terpischorea i Phenomena, MADAM BELL, The White Mahatma, caused a feeling of awe and Lewilderment m her weird dreum visional The whole entertainment artistic, cl ft te t laughable, bewildering. >• r CHANGE OF PROGRAMME. 1 Admission — 3s, 2«, and Is. Doors open 7.30, '> commence at 8. Box Plan at Mr H. M. ) Jones', Stationer, etc. JAMES MORGAN, 12 90 Advance Manager. TANCRtiD STREET, Next Arcade. LAST TWO DAYS. mHE WONDERFUL MODEL JL OF THE CELEBRATED STRASBURG CLOCK. Saturday — Special Matinee for children. Opeu from 2 to 5 aud 7 to 10 p.m. Admission Is ; Children 6d. 2107 f ' - "fi »." -^ PUBLIC NOTICES KOTICE. i — — . ! AT THE SPECIAL REQUEST of many who are taking an interest m the Barrytown Flat Gold Mining Company, some of the Soil Bent from the claim, sealed by the Engineer, will be washed m , THE ARCADE, At Mr Duncan's Office, ON SATURDAY, DECEMBER 19, " afe 11,30 a.m. Mr Hugh Cullen has kindly consented to act. 12 113 DAVID ZANDER, Secre ary. Pianoforte tuning. MR WOOLDBIDGR is now m Ash- burton on one of his usual visits for Piano Tuning. v Annual Tuning, three visits, £1 Is. Single Tuning, 10a. . ORDERS may be left at Mb S. Salbk's Jeweller, Easb Street, Ashburton. Country visited. 12 106, ASHBURTON COUNTS HUNT CLUB. A GENERAL Meeting of the Aahbur'on County Hunt Club will be held at Devane's Hotel on SATURDAY, 19th inst., at 4.30 p.m. Business important. W. DIGBY MILLER, 12 12Q Hon. Secretary. ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRE, BRIGADE. i A Meeting of fche General Committee m 'connection with the Fire Br gadea' Competition will be held at the Brigade meeting- room on SATURDAY next, the 19th inst, at 7.30 p.m. H. H. FOOKS, 12 121 Secretary. 11 BURYING THE HATCHET." AFTER THE ELECTION. IN Indian warfare it was necessary for the Choctaws and Ojibberways and Tusca- roras, atrer a real good set-to, to fraternise, and then, as a token of -peaceful relations being established, to bury a Hatchet and smoke the pipe of peace. , Although theae Indiana were sayagea, pure and simple, the p.rincip'e involved was a, firat-clats one, and should be' copied by modern educated communities. It follows, the ef ore, that as the election contest is now '. over, the contending parties should neither be too conoeited because of victory, nor keep up a spirit of host ility by reason of defeat. The proper thing to do, and the proper time to do it, is to bury the hatchet at once, shake hands all round, exchange tobacco pouches, cigar and cigarette cases, and say one to the other, "Come along, old man, we have fought a good fight ; all couldn't win ; and we drink to the next battle m a enp of Furatura Tea ; fragrant, pure, and without a rival m the universe ; and let bygones fade from our memories, and hope for better trade, higher wages, and happier days.' For, as the poet "Campbell" , says — " Tea, for good reasons, male a man feel game; ... > All others caved when Suratura came." It is not blended with Indian or China teal. " • ■ « ■•>■-. JOHN OR,R & CO., AgWjtf,



NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. EXCURSION PARES FOR CHRIST: MAS HOLIDAYS. RETURN Excursion Ticketß at 2d per niile Ist class, Id per mile 2nd, minimum 4s and 2a 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 fares ■ are below the minimum excursion lares), from the 21st December, 1896 i till the 2nd January, 1397, and will be 'available fqr 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 a f ter the first 28 mi'ea. Night traiDs will be run on the 24th December from Chrwtchurch to Dunedin (at 30 p.m.), and Dunedin to Chtistchurch. Fuller particulars m posters. 12 118 BY ORDER. CALEDONIAN SOCIETY. ANNUAL GATHERING. ENTRIES close for Handicap events TO-MORROW, December 19, at five p.m. Town and Country friends are reminded that a Grand .Scotch Concert is to be given m the evening after the gathering. !• i • JPSHUA TUCKER, 13 119 Bon. B?o,



Fob Indigestion, the best remedy is an doubtedly Norton's Oamomilb Pills. They cad conlidently be recommended as being mild m operation and absolutely free from injurious drugs. Acting at once as a splen- did tonio and a gentle aperient. For nearly 100 years they have proved uLequallef for Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache an for Liver and Stomach complaints. Sold m bottiloa la lid, 2s Qd, and 11b, by all Medi- cine Vendor* throughoub the w©rF, A limple» Mfr wd owtein rwntdy i