CABLE NEWS.

— ' • Some and Foreign Preßß Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. . The Scott Libel Action. London, December 9 East, one of the defendants m the Scott libel actioD, is hopelessly ill, and Lady Scott has also been taken ill. Monument to R. L. Stevenson. The people of Edinburgh intend to erect a monument to R. L. Stevenson. Fatal Colliery Accident. The Abernant colliery is flooded One hundred and twenty men rushed to the outlets and escaped, though they were up to their necks m water, bat six others are missing. England and Turkey. England has refused Turkey's re quest to negotiate a new commercial treaty. The British Army. -r The St James Gazette says the War Office proposes to add eight new battalions of infantry and eighteen field batteries of seventy-two guns to the army. The Peace of Europe* -. Vienna, December 11 Count Banffy, speaking m the Hun garian Diet, said Europe was entirely at peace. He had no doubt of Germany's loyalty to the Triple Alliance. German: Africa. Berlin, December 10 Libert succeeds Colonel Weissmann m German East Africa. The Wreck of the Salier. The Salier was running between Bremen and the Agentine. She was wrecked on Cape Corrubedo, on the north-western coast of Spain. She had 210 emigrants on board, chiefly Russians, Oalicians arid Spaniards, besides a crew of sixty-five. It, is feared that all are lost. Another Zulu Outbreak. Capetown, December 10 The Angoni Zulus, under their Chief Chickuse, have burned the Utunda mission afc Lake Nyasea, killed the missionaries and occupied the station. The inhabitants of the villages m the Upper Shire district have been massacred. The enemy are raiding m three columns, and m consequence of their strength some uneasiness is felt at Blautyre.

THE LATEST.

Australian. _____ i * ————— „ g Preiß Association— By Electric Telegraph—; Copyright. T s Received 11 a.m. Federation. Sydney, December 11 The Premier has teceived a telegram, that at a meeting of Queensland Government supporters, it was decided to proceed no further with federation. Mr Reid's mission to Brisbane has therefore been futile. The Absconder. Melbourne, December 12 Geake will not actively begin his two years sentence till the other charges of fraud have been heard. It is ppt intended to take proceedings against him for absconding. f Cape Leujn Lighthouse. Perth, December \%. Cape Levin lighthouse has been formally opened by the Premier.

THE GLENBROOK MYSTERY.

* — : — Preps Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copy fight. Sydney, Tecember 11 In 1893 Butler was on the ship Olive Branch. Captain Fetrie said he was then known as Ashe, and proved himself a first class sailor, but of a quarrelsome disposition. TJpon reach ing Newcastle, he was sentenced to a month 8 imprisonment for threatening the captain. In course of a conver sation a few days before Butler left m the Swanhilda, he informrd an old ship mate that he had never been to sea since ho left the Olive Branch. He stated he had just returned from Westralia and had plenty of money for both, and if he had a daring fellow with him m Westralia, he could have come baok loaded « When asked how he came to have so much money, Butler produced two cartridges from his pocket, and said " This is how I get my living." He significantly added thai if they had any stuff on them it was only a matter of "pinking them." The Olive Branch is at present lying at , Newcastle, and Butler said if he fell across Fetrie m iMs./o he would blow his brain's out. Fetrie was informed hi Butler's presence and he warned the captain of the Swanhilrja to have nothing to d.O with him as. he was dangerous. Wellington, December 11. Police Department has made exhaus tive enquiries, which aatiefy them that Butler is not m New Zealand, and never was here.

MIRACULOUS ESCAPE.

■ -^- 9 ■ $tbn Association— By Eleotrio Telegraph- Copyright. Received 11 a.m. Syp^BY, December 12. While the express train to Mel bourne was travelling nearly fifty miles an hour, an invalid lady, suffering tnentally through illness, jumped from the train near Culcairn. The train was stopped and returned to the spot, -when it was found that the lady had miraculously escaped injury.

CRICKET.

■ » AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN ' V. FIFTEEN r OF TASMANIA. Press Association — By Electric Telegraph. (Received 11 a.m.) Hobart, December 12. In the first innings the Tasmanians made 856. Burn played a magnificent innings for 87, Ga.tehouae made 20, Me Alien not out £9. 1,/THe home 'testa bad. to follow on, and ttb the close of theday'a play had lost) one wicket m their second innings for 35.

CORRESPONDENCE.

I We do uot hi.M o^rsel es respons'b'o for tlio o, inions cxpi-> ssetl by our correspondents MR E G. WRIGHT ON PROHIBITION TO THE EDITOR. Piß, — Now that " the hurly-burly's done, and the battle's lost and won," it would I c well perhaps to let thiDga revert to their normal condition. But I think that the ill advised remarks made by Mr Wright aneut the prohibition party m returning thanka to the electors on Saturday call for a word or two. The fact is that Mr Wright owes his pn sent position as member for Ashbur to a to the fact that at the last moment a large number of our party, thinking that Mr Sawle'a chances were doubtful, and fearful that the mistake of 1893 might be repeated, went over to Mr Wright's party and voted for him. After doing Mr Wright this service, it is but a poor reward to be even inferentially charged with being "lacking m the principles of fair play and modera tion," and to be charged with "coercion," etc. For myself, 1 have m every previous e'ecfcion loyally and strongly supported Mr Wright's candidature. I had the honor of nominating him many years ago when nominations were made m public, and I then said, amongst other things, that I " esteemed it a privilege to call him a friend." And I still hold that opinion, but I strongly resent the insinuation that because I am a prohi bitionist, I am therefore lacking m the principles of fairplay and moderation ; ot (that I want to coerce anyone into my way oj thinking. Mr Wright's reference to the " grandeur of the British empire, and to our national liberties," is so much of what the Americans call "splurge," and has no po&sible relationship to the subject of prohi • bition— a fact which Mr Wright very well . knows ; but he was then simply " playing : to the pit." I congratulite Mr Wright on his victory, and, as I eaid»in his committee -1 room on the election night, "m view of all the circumstances it is a splendid compliment to Mr Wright " ; bub he might have spoken a little more generously of a party, a number of whom went out of their way to support him. In this respect he has followed the bad example set "by the Editor of the Ashburton Guardian, who haa never spoken one generous word for the prohibitionists. — I atp, etc., G. W. Lkadley. [Mr Leadley seems altogether bind to the fact that those opposed to prohibition are opposed to it as a political measure, and are not necessarily m any way antagonistic or ungenerous to those who favor pro* hibition. If m the course of discussion prohibitionists get hard knocks, they are only getting what they give, and have no reason to growl Mr Wright's short address was very moderate indeed m tone, but the earnest lesson it conveyed — a pearl indeed— has evidently been lost upon Mr Leadley. The'Guardiaii editor is. not usually ungenerous, and m proof of it, forgives Mr Leadley for the ungener ous sentence with which he closes. — Ed.]

ROAD BOARDS.

Mount Hutt. i The usual monthly meeting of the Mount Hutt Road Board was held on December 10. Present — Messrs Morgan, Cameron, and Holmeß. "WORKS. It was resolved to shingle about one mile of the Back track, to clear the stones off the Mount Hutt cutting, to let the cocksfoot on the roads by tender, to cancel the contracts for formation on Bright's road aud the Ash burton River road, and to call for tenders at a subsequent time ; to remove the bridge, fi;l up the creek at the foot of the Mount v HuM cutting, altering the course of the same, if the consent of the owners of the land could be obtained. BATES. The Olerk was iustiucted to sue without delay for all rates over one pound. WEST COAST. ROAD. Correspondence was read from the Ash burton County Council, asking that foot planks might be placed < ver the creeks on the West Coast road. It was decided to do this. WATER RACE CROSSINGS. The County Council advised that the water race crossings were m good order. — It was decided to ask for a list of crossings. RATB BQOK. Messrs Morgan and Cameron were ap pointed to sign the ra a book. WATER. Mr Cameron was granted permission to take a water supply across a by-road, and also to put a creek crossing m order on the West Coast road, the Board contributing to the cost. j ACpoxmtrs. Acpounts amounting to £191 143 5d were passed for payment.

How an Undertaker Became the Founder of a Church.

■ -, « : A Funny Affair. Proas Association— By JSlecbrio Telegraph— Copyright;. Received December 12, 11 a.m. Melbourne, December 12. According to the Argus a new church has sprung into existence under peculiar circumstances. Recently a member of an undertaking firm was , sued by a Ohurch of England minister for conducting funeral services m a suburban burying ground, where the prosecuting minister was licensed to officiate. The minister won the day, but the undertaker quick]/ turned the tables on him. According to the pievailing methods of licensing clergymen, it appears that any man who can get himself nominated as a bishop or clergyman by forty house holders, who join themselves together as a church or congregation, is registered forthwith, and as a matter of course is entitled to celebrate marriages and conduct burials, like any clergyman of a recognised Ohurch. Taking advantageof this the undertaker gathered together forty poople, and established a new church, which he called the Reformed Church of England. -A petition a&k»ng that the denomina tion be. recognised and the undertaker with the title of "Reverend," be recognised as its head, was presented m the ordinary way to the authorities, and granted, The undertaker, with " Reverend " preceding his name, now advertises that h,e ia prepared to condupt marriages an.d funeral services, as well as undertaking m all its branches.

tflß ASHBtRTON GtJABDIAN : SATURDAY, DECEMBER 12, 1896.



Bus ns s Notices BULBS. BULBS. BULBS.J SPECIAL CHEAP OFFER OF IMPORTED BULBS at Price! l y O Never heard of before. ' 1 FLETCHER BROS., i As NIMMO & BLAIR'S Agents, have been advised by them of a large 1 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 :— J Hyacinths (single and double), from 3s 6d Jonquils, large single (sweet wented brisht ' per dozen 9d per dozen Cu hps, choice early single, from 6d per doz Anemones, single, from 6d per doz - i Cul«p 8 aelect, named Double, from 6d doz Chionodoxa (glory of the snow) from Qd doa Narcwsua, the bent varieties, from Is d< z Crocus (choice named), 6d per doz Jonquils,, large double (sweet scented bright Iris (11 choice named varieties). Is 6d per doz ■ a yel i° W ii 2 "* per d o °i en , " Ld » t 2O named varieties), Is per doz i Anemones, double, from 8d per doz Snowdrops, from 9d per dozen Also the following kinds, vi :— • Ranunculus, Scilla, Sparaxis, , Trilliun?, Fritillaria, etc. Lovers of Flowering Bulbs have now an opportunity of stocking their gardens with what is beautiful, and at a small cost. Please call and •■* get a catalogue. j CEOOKEKT. CROCKERY. CROCKERY. '\ We are now landing a large shipment of OROOKERY of all kinds for our Christmas trade. Having bought them m the best markets for Spot Uasb, we are enabled to sell them at Lower Prices than anyone m Ashburton, nSS gSSS& 5d ca ° h WWte a t^ d Cbina * Cup-, la 3d per ; Black and Gold Teapots (best quality), from Cups and Saucera, from 3s 9d per doz AMI A^bC, tern 2. 6d P .r te W " lte USif*^ °" Md B>UCet * ' Lovely China Cruets, only lid each f And all other lines Equally Cheap. ) TEA. TEA. TEA. 1 Splendid Tea, m 51b and 101 b tins, from Is 5d per lb I Really Good Station Tea, inchests and J-chests, from Is per lb 3 NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. NEW SEA SON'S FRUIT \ Oui? New Season's Fruit, per s.s. Rakaia, now to hand. % 50 Cases Finest New Currants 10 Boxes Muscatels * n S? xc ir Dat ?, s * ton Lemon, Orange, and Citron Peel 4 Tins New Prunes 3 Cases Sicily Almonds 5 Cases Preserved Ginger 2 Cases Valencia Almonds 1 2 Cases New Figs, lib boxes 2 Cases Jordan Almonds 4 5 Cases Preserved Pears 5 Gross Bowles' Essence of Lemon - 1 5 Cases Peaches 1 cwt Mixed Spice m loz packets and 1 of S aseß iP ricots . tins, Etc. I 25 Boxes Finest New Sultanaa J To be obtained from the Cheapest House m Ashburton 1 FLETCHER BROS., j CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON ATSD OHRISTCHUROH. . Telephone — 24 3 0X gy j CHRISTMAS PRESENTS J IN j JEWELLERY. 4 FOR CHBISTMAS PJREBENTB. H PAY A VISIT to the Leading Jewellery Establishment m the district. I Just Opening Up the following lines, suitable for the Christmas Trade— I Gold and Silver Brooches, , I Ladies' Rings Set with Diamonds, I Pearls, Rubies, Sapphires, etc. I Gentlemen's Gold and Silver Sleeve Links, and FuiHSets.--- '11 A. Special Line LADIES' ENAMELLED WATCH & STERLING SILVER CHAIN I FOR 3Os. Gold and Silver Jewellery of Every Description, specially suitable for 1 CHRISTMAS PRESENTS. A Nice Selection of Novelties, suitable for small Presents, from 3s 6d, 7s 6d and 10s A 1 N.B.— ALL GOODS MARKED VERY LOW m PLAIN FIGURES ? AT S. SALEK'S, 1 \ TEE LEADING JEWELLERY AND WATCH REPAIRING \ ESTABLISHMENT, EAST STBEET. : LARGEST STOCK. NEWEST STYLES \ • ■ (Telephone No. 80.) . j . H. M. JONES. H. M. JONES. 1 SANTA GLAUS" AND FATHER CHRISTMAS ARE COMING AGAIN, to the great delight of young and old. "^ IN order to give the above distinguished personages a fitting reception, H. M. JONES ; has specially imported from several leading London firms, a great variety of STATIONERY, TOYS, DOLLS & FANCY GOODS, "1 Now Landing, ex Rimutaka, Matatua, Rakaia, and Pakeha, from London ; Tasmania 4 and Talune, from Melbourne. 1 (The Aehburton Box of Stationery, Is and 6d boxes, unsurpassed for value by any House m the trade. • ■' Plain and Fancy Stationery. Latest Tints and Styles BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOKS. \ A Varied and Well-selected Stock of REWARD PRIZE and PRESENTATION BOOKS ■ from Ward, Lock & Co., Casaell & Co., Nesbitt &Co., R. T. Society, and others i Poets and Standard Works m cloth and Morocco bindings, ' j SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. I TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. TOYS 1 A Large Variety of all sorts— from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine D umT^l Trumpets, Balls, Arks, Watches, Magic Lanterns, Skipping Ropes, Skittles Balls' 1 Cubes, Games, Dogs, Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses Wheel' barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea Seta : Wood Wnnf ' Rag, and Rubber Toys too numerous to particularise. ' * VVOO1 * ' DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLLS. ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id to 10s. • " D , Dolls that squeak and Dolls that won't. Dolls that break and Dolls that don't Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rubber Dolls. FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. ! Work Baßkets, Ladies' Companions, Mtrrora, Albums, Writing Cases, Writing %*ke Work Boxes, Glove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxes, Brackets, Plaquea.Hwd ßacs' Plush and Leather Goods. • * -""S 0 * Etectro-plated Ware, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Ornaments chean nmttv and usefulf Flower Bulb and Specimen Vases, 3d to 6d each. wnameot8 ' cftea P» P rett y CHBISTMAS AND NEW YEAR CAEDS. Great Variety and Designs. Boxes and Packets. Wonderful values. Must be seen to be appreciated, CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and Co.» a London - Bats, Balls, Stumps, Racquets, Etc.



. t"™""" reauy lor wear. FOR SALE OR TO LET, A NEW SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, situated m Burnett Street, oppositt Catholic Church. Apply to ALBERT ROBERTS, 1 West Street. .FOR SAL E— A WELL-BUILT 8-Roomed DWEL LING-HOUSE, with Stable, Coach house, and Outbuildings attached, and about <H acres of land, situated at Tinwald. Apply to Mb C. W. Purnell, Solicitor Montgomery's Buildings. 11 220 ASHBURTON ART SOCIETY. rTIHE Annual Exhibition will be held on ± MONDAY, the 14th December, 1896, and three following days, at the School ot Music, Saundera' Buildings, Ashburton. Loan Pictures not previously exhibited here will be received gladly. HORACE A. GATES, Hon. Secretary. 1284 FIRE BRIGADES'. COMPETITION. TO BE HELD IN THE- ASHBURTON DOMAIN, WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 16 (Anniversary Day). NINE Brigades, representing the leading Champion's of New Zealand, will com- pete. Children's Sports. 12 11 ""longbeach road district, proposed closing of a road. PUBLIC NOTICE is hereby given tra it is proposed to CLOSE all that Roed between Lots 4 and 5, deposited plan 4183, part of R.S. 7822 5, and that the plans are on view at the Office of the Longbeach Read Board, Ashburton. JOHN GRIGG, Chairman Longbeach Road Board. 10 212 [a card."] Dr. Henry Heed, (Late of Leeston), L.R.C.P. LONDON, M.R.C.S ENGLAND, L.S.A. LONDON, IS at present stayiDg m Ashburton, and may be consulted at Mr Britton's, Commercial Hotel. HQURS :— Morning, ato 10 a.m. ; after- noon, 2to 5 p.m. ;• eyening, after 7 p.m. 12 89 ASHBURTON COUNTY HUNT CLUB. A GENERAL MEETING of the Ably burton County Hunt Club will be j held a<* Devane's Hotel on TUESDAY, DECEMBER 15, AT 8 I».M. Business important. M. DIGBY MILLER, IS 71 800, Seprtttry,



*3<u*« lsjt^u lino iionj »"u T. Bullock. SATUEDAY, DECEMBER 19 I i Town Property sicuated m Cameron Street* MR T. BULLOCK has received instruc. 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 Cameron Street, as follows, viz., T.S. 491, containing i acre, on which is erected a Dwelling House, of six rooms, Wash House, Scullery, and Verandah ; also the adjoining section 490, containing \ acre. To be acid as a whole or separately. The land is of i very good quality for garden purposes. The Property is situated about 15 chains from the Railway Station. Inspection Invited. Terms and further particulars furnished on application. Sale at 11.30. j T. BULLOCK, 12 91 Auctioneer. TO FARMERS AND OTHERS. FOR SALE. £\QA ACRES, Wakanui Plains, front- t) O\J ing the road leading to the Sohool, being R.S. 25093 and others, mostly m English grasses, well watered with County Water Kaces, very suitable to work with some of the rioh, heavy Wakanui Lands. Terms and full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. TO LET— Shop and Dwelling m Moore Street, rental, 5s 6d per week. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. rjIHE Rev Mr Blake's property, well' X situated corner of Wilkin Street and dam South Road, just beyond the Troffifl Bridge. T. BULLOCK. .OQQ PRICE wanted for T.S. 319, otOi^i corner of Havelock and William streets. Easy terms oan be arranged, T. BULLOCK. TO LET, at a low rental,. Shop and Premises, Triangle Buildings, lately occupied by Mr Kirk. T. BULLOCK FOR SALE, AN IMPROVED FARM OF "I AQQ ACRES, situated above the _L \J \j O Dromore Railway Station, being R.S. 27388, and othets. 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 _l_: Main South Road, and not far from the Railway station, belonging to Mr Hedley J) Chesterman, as follows, viz, — Lot 16, on ■ which is erected a Square D.welliDg House of four rooms] with porch,' etc,, also Small , Stable, etc., and sections' 17, and 18 adjoining. :To $c 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 ba so\d at a, sacrifice, and on easy terms of payment. ifyl particular 8 on application. T, SULLQCK, A|eot|



Business Notices M E L L O R'S 'ZEALANDIA' BOOT STORI IS now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Alread the Ashburton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOOK EVER SHOWN IN ASHBtfRTON. — Pleaae Note a Few Quotations — Ladies* pretty two-strap shoes, tan and black, 7s 6d Ladies' strap shoes, 4s 9d Ladies' and Gentlemen's w aterproof Canvas Shoes— Splendid valuG Ladies' Oromelette 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 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. h AN EYE-OPENER FOR FARMERS. BINDER TWINE - - - - - - BINDER TWINE. ■gEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE call at our office and inspect samples, blain prices, make your purchases and save money, W. H. COLLINS & CO., SOLE AGENTS ALWAYS "UP-TO-DATE." WE HAVE JUST IMPORTED DIRECT, per s.s. "Mamari, A LARGE SHIPMENT OF NEW VICUNAS, SERGES, AND FANCY WORSTED SUITI Also—A CHOICE LOT OF SCOTCH, IRISH, & WEST OF ENGLAND TWEEDS m the Newest Patterns and Best Qualities. order to inee* the Demands of our Large and Increasing Business, we are showing this Set son probably THE LARGEST STOCK OF NEW TAILORING GOODS Ever exhibited m Ashburton, representing the Latest production of all the New Zealand Woollen Mills. B& CUSTOMERS requiring New Suits " before the Show" will greatly oblige, and find it to their own advantage, to favor us with their Orders early, before the "Rush." CRAIGHEAD~&~BERRYMAN, I THE LEADING TAILORS AND OUTFITTERS, Ashburton. AGENTS FOR— Armiger's Christchurch Steam Dye Works. Ladies' Dresses,



[ . Friedlander Bros., Limited. ! bPiiCIAL HOEiSE KALE. FKIDAY, DECEMBER 18 • 1896. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BROS. Limited, will Sell at their Yards Wfc.ST STREET, A Special Consignment of OO First' Olas- DRAUGHT MARES Od and GELDINGd, all from 4 to < years old. These iiorsea have been specially selected being of a good stamp and all good workers and should therefore command the attentiot of farmers, contractors and others. Oui instructions are to place them on thi market without reserve. Also, on account of Mr Max Friedlander, — Qf\ 3 » 4, and 5 year old LIGHT O\J HARNESS HORSES, by Black- wood Abdallal). These horses will be found really good sorts, suitable for harness and saddle. Sale at 12 noon. . _... j* R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 56 Auctioneer TjiARMERS AND OTHERS' wishing to avail themselves of the above sale will please communicate with us promptly, ao as to secure early numbers for any horses they may wish to enter. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITE \ 12 74 | . WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. 1 SEASON 1896-97. ; TX7"E 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 Christcburoh a NEW STORE is being specially built for us, and will be one of the Best Wool Stores m New Zealand. Our Third Sale will take place — At Christchurch, January 8, 1897. ' WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rates. FRIEDLANDER BROS., Ltd. Hanmer and Graves. WOOL. MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are prepared to make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (free of commission) on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for sale or shipment. ARRANGEMENTS have been made by which their customers can have their clips offered either m Ashburton, Christchurch or Timaru, and if so desired, we are prepared to obtain quotations from Australian buyers, having made special arrangements for that purpose. ALL CUPS WILL BE CAREFULLY VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. Hanmer & Graves. NEW AUCTIONEER. WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. R. ELAND, AS AUCTIONEER, And that we shall be represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, and Rangitata Sales, aa well as at Ashburton. All Business en- trusted to him on our account will have careful attention. HAJSMEH AND GRAVES. REAPERS AND BINDERS. WE have been appointed AGENTS for R. HORNSBY AND SON'S REAPERS AND BINDERS, and shall keep their Machines m Stock, as well aa all the necessary Extras for the Machines. SEEDS. WE have been appointed Agents for the Ashburton County for Messrs Sutton and Sons, Reading, and have on hand Stocks of Ryegrasa, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, Colonial Clover, Rape, Turnips, Mangel, Swedes, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. All New and Fresh Seeds this season. HANMER & GRAVES. SUPERPHOSPHATE. WE HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou first shipment of this year's Im portation of the well-known A NGLO-OONTINENTAL i SUPERPHOSPHATE, r r and are now prepared to book orders. Prices on application. HANMER & GRAVES WE have various auma for it vta<n eni Freehold Security. HANMER & GRAVES. 4 OWLBS' Pennyroyal and Steel PUla for female . | * quickly correct all irregularities, and r^iovo thd S tlstressing symptona bo prevalent With tho six, ! Iloxes 16 lid' to 2a Qd.'of 611 Chemists and Patent : Medicine Vendors. Prepared only by the Lincoln and Midland Counties Drug Co, Lincoln, England Whole* ale of 41 tU« Wholesata House* Beware ot lintta*



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND 1- AIL WAYS. EXCURSIONS ON DECEMBER 16. TO 'limaru from Ashburton by train leaving Ashburbon at 10.20 a.m. and limaru at 5.30 p.m. Return fares from Aahburton 7o and 3s 9d. To Ashburton by ordinary morning train, available for return same day only, from Rangitata Rangitata Island and Ealing 3s 6d and la 9d, Hinds 2s 6d and Is 6d. The 11.55 a.m. train from Timaru will run as on Tuesdays, and a train from Ashburton to Timaru at 5-15 p.m., leaving Winslow 5.34, Hinds 5.52, Hangitata 6.32, taking up passengers at Tinwald if required. The train from Ashburton to Springburn will run one hour later than timetable times. The evening train for Afhburfcon and Methven will leave Chriatchurch ac 5.15 p.m., and run 30 nTinutes later than time- table times. 12 88 BY ORDER. Entertainments. \ /^vDDFELLOWS 5 HALL, ASHBURTON Lessee and Manager ... Mr James Bell. A Brief Season of Merriment. i TWO NIGHTS ONLY.S THURSDAY AND FRIDAY, December 17 and 18.. MI-S ADA DELROY'S COMPANY. The Management announce with much gratification that arrangements have been } completed for the appearance m Ashburtoo on the above dates of the gifted Burlesque and Terpsichorean Artiate MISS ADA DELROY, And her Powerful Company of Metropolitan Entertainers, who present the most Novel, Original, and Remarkable Entertainment ever witnessed. The World's Press acknow- ledge Miss Ada Delroy to be the Greatest Terpsichorean Artist Extant. MADAM BELL, the White Mahatma, m her Weird Dream Visions. Admission — 3a, 2*, and Is. Doors open 7.30, commence at 8. Carriages 10.40. Box Plan at Mr H M. Jones', Stationer, etc JAMES MORGAN, 12 90 Advance Manager. Guinness and leCren. AROWHENUA ESTATE IMPORTANT Clearing 1 Sale OF LIVE AND DEAD STOCK ON TUESDAY, Dl-CEMBER 22, 1896, AT THE HOMESTEAD. f^ UINESS ANDLeCREN, m conjunction XjT with the Canterbury Farmers' Co- operative Association, have received in* structionß trom the - Assets Realisation Board to Sell by Public Auction, ALL THE LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, coosistiug of — 1 AOO Fat Crossbred Four and Six- ltJOd tooth WETHERS. nn Q Fat Crossbred Four and Six- UOO tooth MAIDEN EWES. A ~t C\ A Two-tooth Crossbred Ewes and 4fciy4fc Wethers.. 1 "I "I A Four-tooth Crossbred Ewes with J.XX4t Lamb at foot. / "1 1 A Ci Eight-tooth Crossbred Ewes with -LX4tb/ Lamb at foot. QQ Q Four-tooth Crossbred Ewes, very O/Vt/ forward maidens. 9756 STUD BORDER LEICESTER FLOCK. O Q Ewe Hoggets, two-tooth, >VO Ram Hoggets, two-tooth, I 1 f\ Rams, mixed ages. Of\ f\ our to Xi K ht * Cooth Ewes, 0A d am^ a i m i xe <i sexes. 626 STUD ENGLISH LEICESTER FLOCK. O^y Ewe Hoggets, two-tooth. QQ Rani Hoggets, two-tooth. A Rams, four-tooth Q Rams, mixed ages. 1 AQ Ewes, four-tooth to full mouth 1 AA Lambs. 320 STUD LINCOLN FLOCK. -i £\f\ Ewes, ' Hoggets, two-tooth QA Rams, Hoggets, two-tooth. OK Rams, four-tooth. p? Rams', mixed ageß. O'/'Q our to Ki g ht - toofch Ewes. 25Q Lsmbß - -819 HORSES, CATTLE, FURNITURE, Etc. IMPLEMENTS, SADDLERY, Etc. O^OER OF SALE : I—Sheep.1 — Sheep. 2-^Cattle. 3— Horses. 4 — lmplements, etp. Sale a^ 10.30 a.m. sharp. Luncheon provided. The Auctioneers wish to draw Bpecial attention to the above very important sale. The land having been disposed of to the Government, everything is for absolute sale. The stock on inspection will be found first- class. We strongly advise those desirous of purchasing not to miss this opportunity. E. R. GUINNESS *) . .. M JOHN MUNDi£LLj Auctloneerß - -12 52 PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH. SPECIAL Gospel Services will be held h the Presbyterian Church EVER"S NIGHT from SUNDAY 13th to SUNDAY 20th inst. Preachers — Rev William Grant, of Leeaton, and Rev Bruce Todd of Geraldine. Sunday Services at Usual Hours. Week clay services begin at 7.30 p.m. The Public are cordially invited. 12 9? ' THE VIOLIN MISS BESSIE SIMMOND! Teacher ol the Violin, SAyNDEfIS B^iLDINGS, AB^u^xoir.



For Indigestion, the best remedy is un doubtedly Norton's Camomile Pills. They ;ar> confidently 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 utequalle^ fo Indigestion, Dyspepsia, sick Headache an for Liver and Stomach complaints. Fold m bottles Is ljd, 2s 9d, and Us, by all Medi- cine Vendors throughout the worJ'\ A gitnplo. «ftf« *nd nerfc&in remedy \ HOUSEHOLDERS' MEETING will J\. be held m the SCHOOL, LISMORE, on * FRIDAY, DECEMBER 18, At 8 p.m. Business — To consider closing the School, 12 &6 THOMAS DYER. £10, £10, £5, given away for I ingle guess. Send stamp for particulars an< oiroalare to Bo* 17P, P. 0.. Wellington,



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