THE LATEST.

Some and Foreign.

Presß Association — By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. (Received December 21, 10.25 a.m. The Soudan. Cairo, December 20. The Khalifa has increased th< number of troops at Onidurman, anc it is expected that an active movement northwards will soon be undertaken The wires have been cut between Suakim and Tokar. Restitution Ordered. London, December 20 Sir Robert Peel has been ordered to restore a quantity of plate and heir looms, valued at £3000, which he had converted to his own use. Increasing Speed. The Parsons turbine, a new inven tion, has been applied to a vessel at Newcastle, which easily registered twenty-nine knots with its aid. West Indian jSugar Industry. Sir H. Norman, Sic E. Grey, and Sir D. M. Barbour, have been appointed a Commission to enquire into the West Indian sugar industry. A Bomb. ■- Rome, December 20. A bomb exploded m a' chemist's ■hop at Cussano, and five persons were killed and six injured.

Australian.

(Received December 21, 11.17 a.m ) More Distinguished Visitors. Sydney, December 21 Jdr Wan*, the Attorney -General, visits New Zealand on a holiday trip next week. The Plague. Mr Oresswell, President of the Board of Health, is of opinion that if the Oriental plague spread to the Old Country, the greatest care will be necessary to prevent it extending to Australia. The matter is sufficiently important to justify an intercolonial conference on the subject without delay. South Australian Parliament. Adelaide, December 21. Parliament has been prorogued. This step put a stop to an acrimonious debate m the Assembly on a motion to print the reports of Drs .Napier and Smith on the evidence given before the Hospital Committee. At times the Speaker was unable to maintain order. Shipping. Hobart, December 21. Arrived— The warship Penguin from Auckland,

The Proposed Conference of Premiers.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph— Copyright. Melbourne, December 19 The Premier, replying to M r Sed don, suggests that the Conference of the Premiers should take place m January at Hobart, where they will have to be" present for the Federal Council. Sir K. N. 0. Braddon, of Tasmania, has written to the same effect. (Received December 19, 10.50 a.m.) Sydney, December 19. The Telegraph, m another article on M.r Seddon's proposal, alters its tone, and now says it is a step towards the desirable example of New South Wales inmaking her ports free. The suggested conference must be approved by this colony. No harm can possibly come to Kew South Wales from a conference with other colonies which has for its motive the admission by them of our products, or those of each other, while a great deal of good may result directly or indirectly. At the same time the Telegraph still insists that New Zealand is not the. proper place for such a conference.

The Federal Council.

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph. Copyright. Melbourne, December 21 Sir H. J. Wrixon, Messrs Turner (Premier), Deakin, and Mclntyre will represent Vic'oria at" the Federal Council. Mr* Turner thinks a Federation Convention should assemble m March, that a scheme resulting from the de liberations should be submitted to the various parliaments next session, and -then the Convention should resume about August to consider the amend ments suggested, after which the matter should be referred direct to the people.

There was m exuHliei.t gathering at the Elgin School treat. on Fr day, both parents and children Leiug we'A represented, and the weathe was perfect. Haces and other compi tili'>ns ami gum a kept things lively 'ill tea lime, aud plenty of prizes were given to the winners m th a.hletic competitions. Tea was enjoyed m the schoolroom, after ' which Mr John Cochrane, chairman of the Committee, addressed the pupils, and spoke highly both ofthoir work and that of the teachers —Mr Hunniball and Miss Howes. The teachers had earned a well merited compliment from the Inspector m his annual report on the school, Miss Howes coming m for special notice for the excellent sewing of the girls, and a letter fiom Mrs Orr and Mrs luglis to the Committee had abo borne testi mony to the excellence of this work. Mr Cochrane distributed the prizes gained by the children for their school work. If it required an annual outlay of $100 to insure a family against any serious conse quences from an attack of bowel complaint during the year theie are many who would feel it their duty to pay it ; that they could not afford to risk their lives, and thoae of their family for such an amount. Any one oan get this insurance for 25 cents, that being the price of a bottle of Chamberlain's Colic, Cholera, and Diarrhoea Remedy. In almost every neighbourhood some one has died from an attack of bowel complaint before medicine could be procured or a physician summoned. One o- two doses of this remedy will cure any ordinary case. It never fails. Can you afford to take the risk for so small an amount ? For sale by the Ashburton Drog Company t- — — . _

IHE WSfIBCKfOH QTJABDIAS : MONDAY DECEMBER 21, 1896



I Business iNotices. ■■ j ~ CHRISTMAS, 1896. ~M A MEBEY CftfflSlMAS TO ALL. S NEW FRUITS. _NEW FRUIM OUR New Season's Fruit, per s s Gothic and Raknia, is now to hand.^^H id the finest shipiiient of Fruit ever seen m Ashburton. Do not bj^H seeing our grand display of Chris' mas Fruits, now on \iew at our plaoe^H Business, East street. It is admitted to be the best drtssed . Fruit Windl^H .aver seen m Ashburioti We lead, follow who can. " SEE OUR DISPLAY OF DRIED FRUITS, THEY ARE R BALLY MAGNIFICK^H 50 cases FmeßbVostizz* Currants 3 cases Sicily Almonds s^l 50 boxes Finest Sultanas 5 owf Natural Figs 25 oases Kleme Raisins 2 boxes Valencia Almonds ' :^^H 10 boxea finest Valencias 20 boxes Turkey Figs j^l 20 boxes Mildura and Californian Muscateb 2 boxes Jardon Almonds ~>^^l 10 cases new Dates . 5 boxes Dried Apricots -''l^H 4 cases new Prunes v - 5 boxes Dried Peaches i^H 2 cases of lib boxes new Figs > 5 boxes Dried Apples hH 1120lba finest Lemop, Orange, and Citron - ALSO THE FOLLOWING SEASONABLE GOODS. f^| 5 gross assorted Essences 25 cases Ship Lime Juice 5 gross 2£lb tins Preserved Pears * 5 cases Raspberry 1 gross finest mixed Spice, m loz packets 5 cases Piue Apple Syrup I^l and ilb tins 3 cases Peppermint i^H 5 gross 2ilb tins Preserved Peaches 60 d< zjn Herbal Beer Extract - 4 gross 2^lb tins Preserved Apricots 12 dozen leaence 'Rennet frrctc, etc, *^^| 5 cases Lemon Syrup ; '^^| JAM. JAM. JAM. PRESERVING SEASON— IB 96-97.1 25 TONS OAFE SUGAR 35 TONS We have m stock and to arrive, 25 tons Finest Cane Sugar, among which is a sn^H shipment of^B. ewers' Crystals, which is the best and safest Sugar for Jam or J<^^H making. -Jam made from this sugar is bound to give every satisfaction. JAM JAES: JAM JARS. H 5 gross Mason Jars, 10 gross 1 quart Mason Jars, 5 gross 1 pint Mason JarSi^l Also the Celebrated Lightning Jars, and plain lib and 21b Glass Jars "^H FECULINA. FECULINA, FECULINA. ■ 4id per packet, 4£d per packet. -CO dozen, 60 dozen, 60 dozen. :<^H We have just received another dhipment of this Celebrated CAKE FLOUR. Havi^l only a small quantity, viz., 60 dc zen, we advise our customers to buy at once, as we so^H out our last shipment m a few days. .^H CKOCKEEY. GJJQCKEhY. CKOCKEEY. ■ We have just landed a large shipment of CROCKERY of all kinds f(^| our Christmas trade. Having bought them m the beat maikets for Sd^H Cash, we are enabled to sell them at Lower Prices than anyone m Ashbufto^l Patent Anti-tannin Teapots, 6d to lOd each White and Gold China Egg Cups, Is 3d p^| Brown Glazed Teapots, from 7d each doz.*n Black and Gold Teapots (best quality), from Cups and Saucers, from 3a 9d per doz 2s 3d each Wbite and Gold China Caps &ud Sauce^H Splendid TumbJer.', frcm 2a 6d per <?oz '■= from 5s lOd dozen Lovely China Cruets, only lid each c^H And all other lines Equally Cheap. I^l To be obtained from the Cheapest House m Ashburton. 19 SPECIAL NOTICE.— We wish to draw our Customers' atfenlion to the fact that wfl cannot (according to the Act, compelling us to cloaeour.pl cc «f buiness on Thlirsday^l at 1 o'clock p m.), deliver any goods from our Eab.ab^ibhment. after the stipulated time c^| closing, viz , 1 o'clock. But m the case of farmers and others, who o- der and pay for Lbeil goods, before 1 o'clock on a Thursday, and cannot return m time to get them before wH close, we will send ihem to any sore or place where they can call and get them. We^H about the most extensive business m this town, io says one oi the Guardians of the PeafH m this town, and he ou^ht lo know. V v J^M FLETCHEK, BROS.; J CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON ASD OHBISTCHURO^H I Telephone 2^}— Box 67. < '^fl SPRING & SUMMERJ • FASHIONS.- ■ : — ■ A. P. WILLIAMSON, j TAKCKEB bTREET, ~~~|B IS Now Showing a Grand Assortment of the Newest Goods m Spring 'bmß Summer DRAPERY— aII maiked at IOWEST CASH PRICES. " S NEW DRESSES, NEW DRESSES, NEW DRESSES, J InJLu tres*, Shots, Tweeds, Serges, etc, etc. -^H i • NEW WASHING FABRICS. -. .!9 All the Latest. Patterns and Colorings, m Chenes, Cambrics, Muslins, Crepons, fl| Prints, etc., etc. t New Sunshades, Umbrellas, Ribbons, Laces, Gloves, Hosiery, Corsets, etc., etg, J^M / Crettonnes, Art Muslins, Curtains, m all the Latest Designs. '^9 •JMM'S AND BOYS' CLOTHING FOR THE SEASON.'J :9W BOYS NICKER SUITS A SPECIALIY M Shirts/^Hate, Caps, Vests, Pants, Socks, Braces, Scarves, m splendid variety. ffl A. P. WILLIAMSON, . (Late G. L. Beath & Co.) ~J TANCRED STREET, AFH.BUUTON. ' : H. M. JONES. H, M. JONES^^B SANTA CLAUS° : AND FATHEH CHRISTMAS I ARE CO MI KG AGAIN, to the great deligfit of young' and old. fl IN order to give the aliove distinguished personages a fitting reception, F. M. JONE9 has specially imported from several leading London firms, a great variety of * a| STATIONERY, TOYS, DOLLS # & FANCY GOODS,! 1 Now landing, ex Rimutaka, Matatua, Rakaia, and Pakeha, from London ; Tasmania ' j and Talune, from Melbourne. J The Ashburton Box of Stationery, Is and 6d boxes, unsurpassed for value by any I House m the trade. "fl Plain and Fancy Stationery. Latest Tints and Styles. M BOOKS. BOOKS. BOOK SJ| A Varied and Well-selected Stock of REWARD PRIZE and PRESENTATION 7 Bob^B from Ward, Lock k Co., Cassell & Co., Nesbitt &Co., R. T. Society, and othersT* Poets and Standard Works m cloth and Morocco bindings. -m SCHOOL COMMITTEES LIBERALLY DEALT WITH. J 1 TOYS. TOYS. TOYS. TOYsJ A Largo Variety of all sorts — from ald Squeaker to a Steam Engine. DmH Trumpets Balls, Arks, Watches, Magic Lan : ernß, Skipping Ropes, Skittles, B^H Cubes, Gameß, Dogs t Cats, Owls, Monkeys, Sheep, Beach Horses, Rocking Horses Wh^B barrows, Engines, Hobby Horses, Carts, Horses and Carts, Trains, Tea tets ; Wood W^| Rag, and Rubber Toys tco numerous to particularise. ' DOLLS. DOLLS. DOLL*. DOLLS.I ALL SORTS AND SIZES FROM Id to 10s. 9 Dolls that squeak and Dolls that won't. Dolls that break and Dolls that don't Wood, Wool, Rag, Compo, Wax, and Rubber Dolls. ' -3B FANCY GOODS. FANCY GOODS. :^k Work Baskets, Ladieß* Companions, Mirrors, Albums, Writing Cases, Writing DeatH Work Boxes, G ove and Handkerchief Boxes, Shell Boxeß, Brackets, Plaques, Hand Buß Plush and Leather Goods. ;aB Klectro-plated Ware, Fancy China and Glass Ware, Vases, Ornaments, cheap pretH and useful. Flower Bulb and Specimen Vases, 3d to 6d each. jfl 8 - * CHRISTMAS t ATS^D NEW YEAR CABDS. M Great Variety and Designs. Boxes and Packets. Wonderful va'ues Must be seen to be appreciated. ' JM CRICKETING & LAWN TENNIS MATERIALS from Wisden and Co.'c London^i Bats, Balls, Stumps, Racquets, Etc ' * lw " u^*?jS H, CTONESr I



CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. 1896. A LL IN WANT OF BOOTS AND SHOE} for the Christmas Holidays should not fail to pay a Visit to the LEADING BOOT ESTABLISHMENT IN THE DISTRICT. Just Opened the following lines, suitable for the Holiday Season — Children's 2x6 White Shoeß. Children's Tan t»nd Black Leather 2 Strap Shoes 7x9, 3s. Children's 1 an and Black Leather 2 Strap Shoes 10 x 12, 4s. Ladies' 2 Strap Shoes from 4s 6d. Ladies and Children's Sand Shoes. Ladieß' and Children's BLck, White, and Brown Canvas Suoes, m lace and strap. Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes from 5; 6d Gentlemen's Tan Leather Oxford Shoes from 7s 9d. Splendid value. And other lines too numerous to mention. Call and inspect our Stock and compare our prices, and we are quite sure you will be satisfied that we are offering the very best value m the town. McDonald & mcdiarmid, THE LEADING BOOT ESTABLISHMENT, EAST STREET. «J. KICHOLAS. Manager. Repairs and Orders promptly attended to. MELLO R'S k ZEALANDIA ' BOOT STORE IS now making a Special Christmas Display of Summer Boots and Shoes. Already the Ashburton Public have pronounced it to be the CHEAPEST AND BEST ASSORTED STOCK EVER SHOWN IN ASHBUETON. — Please Note a Few Quotations- Ladies* pretty two-strap sho3S, tan and black, 7s 6d Ladies' strap shoes, 4s 9d Ladieß' and Gentlemen's waterproof Canvas Shoes — Splendid valu6 Ladies' Oromelette Shoes from 8s 9d - Very cheap 4 Ladies' Shoes, 6s 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. V Note Address-— JAMES^ MELLOR, TAN C RED STREET, ASHBURTON. AN EYE-OPENER FOR FARMERS. BINDER TWINE - - - - - - BINDER TWINE. T3EFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE call at our office and inspect samples, obtain prices, make your purchases and save money. . W. H. COLLINS & CO., SOLE AGENTS 1A PerOent OFF MARKED PRICES. Per Gen b "I f\ R. MURRAY & SON WE AGAIN, as Christmas time comes round, give our Patrons and the Publio the SUBSTANTIAL ADVANTAGE of a 10 per cent REDUCTION on all our lines, with the exception of Watches. We have paid Special attention to hare a Splendid Assortment of Articles of all kinds, Suitable for CHRISTMAS and NEW YEAR GIFTS, the result being a selection that CANNOT BE SURPASSED m the distiict. —Among Other Things We Show — Fancy Ai tides m Sterling Silver Articles m Silver Plate, new designs . Gold and Silver Oharms and>Pendants Links and Studs m Gold and Silver Gold Alberts, Silver Alberts Gem Rings, Diamond Rings Brooches m Endless Variety Ladies' Watcheß, at all prices R. MURRAY & SON, WATCHMAKERS AND OPTICIANS, ASHBURTON. 1O Per Cent REDUCTIONS. 1O Pet Cent REDUCTIONS CHRISTMAS. CHRISTMAS. XTTE HAVE JUST LANDED THE FOLLOWING SEASONABLE GOODS:— Finest New Currants Californian Tinned Apricots, Pears and Finest New Sultans Peaches 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 MacoDochie's Royal Scotch Fresh Herrings Maconochio's Silvocea Smoked Haddocks, Maconochio'a Herrings m Tomato Sauce a real delioacy Prime Malay Muscatelles Maconoohie's Kippered Herrings Jordan, Valencia, and Sicily Almonds NEW FEULINA, THE PERFECTION OF CAKE FLOURS. Having been appointed SOLE AGENTS for Ashburton for this wonderful preparation, we have received a consignment of this season's Flour, and can with e^ery confidence recommend it to the public of Ashburton as the perfection of prepared Flour, for produc- ing pure and delicious cakes, with the minimum of time, trouble ami expenses. FECULINA may be had m the following kinds :— Ground Rice, Cheeße Cakes Rice Cakes Cocoanut Cakes Raspberry Buns Genoa Cakes Sultana Cakes Sponge Cakes Seed Cakes Madeira Cakes Raspberry Sandwiches Snow Cakes Currant Cakes CKOCKEKY. 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, & IRONMONGERS, MARKET HOUSE. Telephone No. 53 WHEAT. WHEAT. X*T EARE PROMPT CASH BUYERS OF PRIME MILLING WHEAT, AT HIGHEST MARKET RATES, We are alio prepared to Store Grain on Farmers account m our New Grain Store; Fu., chad O 22,^^KS»a^^S? I^SS&B- RATBS ROLLITT & CO., CANTERBURY FLOUB MILLS, OfW«s and Storks WEST STR.B ASHBURTON.



Public Notice? ASHBURTON BOROUGH COUNCI .. j REGISTRATION OF D GS. ] "VTOTICE is hereby given that the Dog JJN Registration Fees for the year 1897 have been fixed by resolution of this Council y at 2s 6 1 per dog for sheep or c■■ Itle dogs, " and 10s per dog for other dogs. Collars j may be obtaiued after the Ist January prox. at the Sorough Council Office, Baring Square wpst, which is appointed the Registration Office for the sale of Dog Collars. CHAS. E. FOOKS. Registrar of Dogs. Ashburton, December 21, 1896. 12 144 , WAKANDI PRESBYTERIAN CHURCH A TEA MEETING will be held on TUESDAY, December 22, m the Main School, Wakanui. Tea on tables at 5.30 p.m.; Public Meeting at 8 o'clock. Addresses by Clergymen and others, and an excellent musical programme. Tickets, Is 6d. 12 1 GOVERNMENT LIFE INSURANCE DEPARTMENT. Head Office, Wellington. LOST POLICY. A PPLICATION having been made to me XjL under Section 28 of the Life Assurance Policies Act, 1884, for the issue of a Copy of the Policy on the life of John Bell, of Ashton, Canterbury, farmer, numbered 150647 m the books of the Government; InsuranoeCommisaioner.and evidence having been Bupplied as to the loss of the original, I hereby give notice that I shall issue a Copy as requested, unless notice be lodged for- bidding the same on »r before the 14th day of January, 1897. Dated at Wellington this 14th day of December, 1896. J. H. RICHARDSON, 12 99 Commissioner. TTTE ARE NOW SHOWING A BEAUTIFUL ASSORTMENT .or \ E L E C \ ' o p L A T E. SUITABLE FOR PRESENTATION, "AND INVITE INSPECTION" JOHN ORR & Co I . ""45K i r ' '«? 9 . 1 • '~ I § I !8! M * i '3\i \# 1 § 0580 O < S 8 PH « h H g H m CO r» d O3 ft UJ O r. oO p5 •■ np j I TIANOFOETE TUNING. MR WOOLURIDGE is now m Ash- burton on one of his usual visits for m Piano Tuning. IV Annual TuniDg, three visits, £1 Is. '* Single Tuning, lQs. ,11 ORDERS may be left at Mr S. Salek's g. Jeweller, East Street, Ashburton. id Country visited. 12 106 ie "TTTANTED Known— Alterations and ie VV Additions to our Show Rooms now >n completed. Special display of Millinery for the Holiday Season, A late shipment of Sailor Straws to be sold cheap.— Mitchell APD TUIWGR.



Public Notices TVTOTICE is hereby givtn m pursuarcv _LN of the Public Receives Act, 1885 Clauses 5 and 6, ih t thoTinwald Don ait will be set apait for the Tinwald Racinj Club's Meotiug on January 1, 1897, oi which day charges will be made for ad mission thereto oa the following scale : — For each Adult Oue shi li f For each Horse One shilling Entrance to Sand and Pad- dock 3 extra E. GATES, Chairman Tinwald Domain Board. 12139 NOTICE is hereby given, m pursuance of the Public Reserves Aoi,, 1885, Clauses 5 and 6, that the Tinwald Domain will be set apart for the Ashburton Racing Club's Meeting on January 2, 1897, on which day oharges will be made for admission thereto on the following scale : — For each Adult ... ... One shilling For each Horse , Oue shilling Entrance to Stand and Pad- dock 3/- extra E. GATES, Chairman Tinwald Domain Board. 12 142 NOIICE. THE LIBRARY AND OFFICE of the Ashburton Borough Council will be CLOSED from 1 p.m. on THUBSD \Y, the 24th inst., till the morning of MOSfI)AY, January <£ The Beading Room will be open aa usual. By Order. CHAS. E. FOOKS, Town Clerk. Borough Council Offices, Ashburton, Decemher 21, 1896. 12146 BvHRYIOvVN FLAT GOLD MINING CO, Ltd. 17 Miles uorlh of Greymouth. THE Simp'e wubhed m the Arcade on Saturday gave irom 120 to 150 Colors to the shovel. 20 .Colors will pay 2s per load. I am appointed Broker, and have Shareß < for Sale. FRED MAKEIG, Arcade. NOTICE TO CUSTOMERS OF EEID & GRAY. TOBN TAYLOR (late Manager foi- Reid t) and Gray) would kindly request Cus- tomers to address all Business Letters m future to the FIRM instead of (as is done m many instances) to himself. This will pre- vent inconvenience and ensure the prompt attention of the Firm's Manager. He also lakes advantage of this oppor* tunity to thauk the numerous customers o^ his firm for their patronage during the las^ eight years, m which he has acted as Manager here, and regret* that owing to protracted illness, he mu&t for the present retire from business. Wakanui Road, West, Ashburton. 11 137 Friedlander Bros., Limited. SPECIAL SALE. REAPERS & BINDERS, THRESHING PLANT, & MOVEABLE WHARES. THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24 1896. MESSRS FRIEDLANDER BRO?., Limited, will Sell on above date, opposite their Offices, West Street — A number of Second-hand,' RE APERS & BINDERS of various makes ; also a Complete THRESHING PLANT, viz. — Eight Horae-powor Traction Engine, Combine, Elevators ; and a Moveable Whare. Sa'e at 12.30. R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 128 ' Auctioneer. Tenders. TENDERS WANTED. THE Tr us fees of the Orange Hall invite tenders for LEASING THE HALL, for one year, commencing January 1, 1897. Tenders close on December 26 Plans, etc., with Mr W. J. Adams, Plumber, Burnett Street. REES JONES, 12 135 Hon. Secretary. T. Bullock. TO FARMERS AND OTHh % FOR SALE. F\Q.f\ ACRES, Wakanui Plains, front- r_/ O O U| g tne rOft d fading 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 rioh, heavy Wakanui Lands. Terms and full particulars furnished on application. T. BULLOCK. TO LET. THE Rev Mr Blake's property, well situated corner of Wilkin Street anc Main South Road, just beyond the Traffic Bridge. 1. BULLOCK. nag PRICE wanted for T.S. 319 <£tjtj&9 corner of Havelock anc William Btreets. Easy terms an bi arranged, T. BULLOCK. FOR SALE, AN IMPROVED FARM OF 1 HOQ ACRES, situated above th XVJtJ O Dromore Railway Station, beinj V.B. 27388, and others. A portion m cro] the remainder m English grasses. There is a farm house of 5 rooms, als granary, 12 stalled stable, loose boxes an other buildings erected on the property Well watered with county water races. Terms and full particulars furnished o application. T. BULLOCK TIN.WALD. FOR SALE. PROPERTY well situated, fronting th Main South Road, and not far froi the Railway station, belonging to Mr Hedle J. Chesterman, as follows, viz, — Lot 16, o which is erected a Square Dwelling Houf of four rooms, with porch, etc., also Sma Stable, etc., and septions 17 and 18 adjoininj To be solcl as a whole, or if desire separately. As Mr Ohesterman is now residing m tt northern part of the provincial district, tr property it to be sold at a sacrifice, and t easy term* of payment, jfall particulars on application. % BULLOCK, Agent,



Government Notices. NEW ZEALAND RAILWAYS. TRAIN SERVICB ON CHRISTMAS DAY. mHE ONLY TRAIN'S m the Ashburton JL district on the 25th ecember will be the Christchurch to Dune Jin and Dtinedin to Christchurch express trains, the 8.0 a.m. Ohristchurch to Aahburton, 3.40 p.m. Ash- burton to Christchurch, 7.25 a.m. Timaru to Ashburton, and 10 55 a.m. Ashburton to Timaru. TRAIN AJLTERATIONS 26th December Sports at Ashburton, Bicycle Races at Christchurch. The evening train from Christchurch to Aahburton and Methven will run 30 minutes later than timetable times. The evening train from Ashburton to Timaru will start at 5.45 p.m., aud to SpriDgburn at 5,55 p.m., and will run 1 hdur 50 minutes and 1 hour 30 minutes respectively, later than timetable times. — No Goods traffic on 25th and 26th December. Return excursion fares 2d per mi'e first class, Id per mile second class, minimum 4s and 2s, December 21 to January 2, any station to aoy station on the Hurunui-Bluff section, available for return till. 2nd February. 12140 BY ORDER. Public Notices. SALVATION ARMY. HALLELUJAH WEDDING ! DID you ever see an Army Wedding ? Come to the Barracks at 3 p.m., Chriatrnaa Day, 12 146 T. G. CHAPPLE. NOTICE. SPECIAL BANK HOLIDAY. "PURSUANT to the terms of the Banks JL and Bankers Act, 1880, and the Banks and Bankers Act Amendment Act, 1882, MONDAY, the 28th D.cember next, has been appointed a SPECIAL BANK HOLI- DAY throughout New Zealand. The Union Bank of Australia, Ld. S. HALL&MARE, Resident Inspector. The Bank of New South Wales. W. G. RHIND, Inspector. The Bank of Australasia* CLEMENT WINTER, Inspector. The Bank of New Zealand. HENRY MACKENZIE, 12 141 General Manager. MRS ROWMAN FOX and MISS E. ROWLEY (Contralto), Christ- church, will give a GRAND NATIONAL CONCERT-- IN THE V- ODFELLOWS' HALL, ON FRIDAY, JANUARY 1, 1897 Admission — 3a, 2s, and Is. Programme will be Advertised Shortly. 12 138 "' WANTED Known— That J. Moison has just received a large shipment oi English, American, and Continental Boots and Shoes, suitable for the season ; also an overwhelming Stock of the best colonial makes, which be intendß disposing of at very reasonable prices during the coming holidays. Repairs as usual done at once at- Moison's Premier Boot Store.Eaat Street, Ashburton WANTED, j^nno second - hand bags. NEWCASTLE, WESTPORT, BRUNNER NUTS. MOUNT SOMERS, AND ALLANDALE COALS, always y in Stock. il ALSO— COKE, FIREWOOD, POSTS, RAILS STAKES, and all fencing material. I wish to draw the attention of the public the celebrated > ALLANDALE COAL, Which has held its own against all the Ligniteß m the market. It is Bcreened, and burns with a flame to a clean ash, leaving no dangerous embers, and is really the beat and cheapest Native coal to be had. One trial will convince you. James Elliott, SOLE AGENT, WEST STREET, Opposite D. Thomaß' Grain and Wool Stores. Telephone No. 83. LAZARUS S SIGHT TESTING AND SPECIALITE SPECTACLES. Sole agent for Ashburton. District, S. S A L E K - JEWELLER, BAST STREET, ASHBURTQN. 1 AZARUS Patented System ensar I J comfort and correct eighi. Don spoil your eyes by using tadly fitfcin bpeotacles.



is the source of good health, %cr 9 s Sarsaparilla § Makes Pure Blood, I Strengthens the Nerves, 1 Sharpens the Appetite, I Removes that Tired Feeling, | and Makes Life Worth Living. . , . Sufferers j/^Q NT^^^. frouiindigcs- /q>^~r>a£\ tion, general /^7 1 \ debility, skin V^^yAPAHV^^/ ment ni'»s»-ng from impure %^Q c \^C^r ' blood, should take f:M N'ctols at the World's Great Expositions. . -• « : — • ' r - rJi'warc of clicap imitations. Tho „ ;,,,.,— Ayer's Sarsaparilla— is promi- i, .if. o;i f.i,« wrapper, anjl is lilow:ft iv i 1 " •' rriiirfd'dt ciich jiqttle. DID yon ever hear the l}ke ? Mep a bes Caayaa Shoes 5a at Meljor' itreet