TO CORRESPONDENT.

Jack's the Lad. — Your letter is libellous,

The Ashburton Guardian. Magna est Veritas et Prævalebit. MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1896.

Bradstreet's, an authority on the wool J market, says that the political uncertainty I

m the United States continues to Wool, prejudicially affect business,

especially iv the wool trade. The list of failures m general buainess showed a considerable increase on the corres-

ponding period m August of the previous two years, which was a most unsatisfactory state of affairs, As regards' wool, there was no improvement, and some Philadelphia mills have shut down. Portland advices were that no considerable movement of Oregon wool would take place until after the election. The demand continued con fined to meeting immediate necessities, and it did not take much to supply buyers' pre sent wants. Woollen goods Bold slowly, with much machinery idle,% and until trade m this respect improved, manufacturers showed no disposition to buy wool. Stocks at the seaboard were excessive, and with arrivals coming forward much faster than sales coud be made, the prospect was dis couraging. Values were quoted nominally about the same m the absence of enough busi ness to establish prices, but a buyer dis posed to bid on any line could doubtless get concessions .on domestio wools. There appeared to be no market for these wools abroad, and with American machinery idle, there was no place to sell them. Foreign wools were dull, but values were held firm by the steady conditions abroad. Sales were small of all kinds.

Local and General.

The train arrangemets for the Christ church A. and B. Show are notified m our advertising columns.

Letters of naturalisation have been issued to Mr John Erickson and Mr Charles Wilson, Corwar, Rakaia.

The nominations for the annual election of Mayor of the Borough of Ashburton will close on Tuesday, 17th mat. A notice appears m our advertising columns,

250 passengers left Ashburton this morning for the Christchurch races. The special train from the south at about nine o'clock was heavily laden with passengers;.

Ten names transferred to other rolls reduce the total number on the main roll of Ashburton electorate to 3916. The first supplementary contains 456 names, and the Registrar is still receiving claims, so that there is every probability the final list will be well over 4500. At last election 3441 votes were polled. '

The Lyttelton limes publishes an electoral luble classifying the candidates for Parlia ment, m which the local candidates are thus disposed of:— J. McLachlan and J. McKeague, Government; B. G. Wright, Opposition ; W. S. Maalin, Independent Liberal ; J. W. Sawle, Prohibitionist. The Press has the following m a similar table : — Ashburton — Messrs J. McLaehlan and J. McKenzie, Government; Mr E. G. Wright, Opposition; Mr W.S. Maßhn, Independent Liberal; Mr $. W. Sawle, Prohibitionist.

A very successful concert was held at the Greenatreet school on Friday night, m aid of the school prize fund. The school was packed till there wag barely standing room. The programmo consisted of songs, reci tations, duets, etc., rendered by Misses Newell, Clark, Tresmao, of Tin wald,_ Misses Lusk (2), of Wakanui, Misses Stone (4), of Greenstreet, Messrs Frizzell, Landella, Oromie, Jameson, and Walker, all of which were heartily applauded aad encored. After the concert concluded a dance was kept up till the small hours m the morning, the room being crowded all the time. It is satisfac tory to learn that the affair was a financial success as well as one of the best concerts ever given m Greenstreet.

At Xiyttelton the small office ab the foot of No. 7 Whar.f, belonging to the iShaw, Savil] and Albion Company, was broken open on Friday night, and a desk and drawer were broken open and a few shillings m ailVer and some stamps taken. The thieves left a post card on which was written " We have gone to a lot of trouble, but succeeded." On Saturday evening the police arrested two youth" on suspicion. — On {Saturday night the RiccaTtpn Hotel was broken into by burglars, and the safe was removed and the contents stolen. The burglars entered by the billiard room wiudow, wrapped the safe up m tlie billiard tablecloth and other cloths that were available, and carried it into Hagley Park. The safe was successfully opened and between £}<$ an(^ which it contained, was taken.

Tfte usual quiet of daily life at I£yle was changed on Friday evening laßfc, on the occasion of the gogial given by the school authorities m aid of the piano fuad. There were visitors from all parts of the couuty, and the schoolroom- was taxed to its utmost to find room for a}l who. patronised the function, The piano, ja an excejlent one, and was used for the first time on this occasion. An attractive programme had been provided m which Mias Kidd, of Ashburton, figured largely, singing four sosgs j Miss Hempelman, the teacher of the school, a song; Mr Rollie Sharp, of Rakala: |2r Walker, of Lauriston 5 Mr Lairibie,' Kylej the brothers Hunnibell, Elgin, violin and 'piano; and elooutionary contributions by Messrs McCandlesa and Hood. The music , for the dancing waß supplied by Messrs Walker, Hunnibell brothers, anA MlsaLena &eljy. The school presented the appearance" of a fairy bowej;, the decorations having been beautifully done by the school $*tldj:en f under .the direction of Miss 'jjempelman. Refreshments were proyided by Mes^ameß Lambie, McAnulry, Mulligan, Wfttgon', and gingsbury. j

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One Box of Clarke's B 41 Pills war ran - ,' ed 10 cure all discharges from the Urinary Organs, m either Bex (acquired or consu p « n- av «\ and Pains m the Back tutionai/, o*~. a ~u m Guaranteed free from Mercury. o«.~ .- Bozeg 4a 0d each, by all Chemists and Patent Jfte&ibine :Fendflrs thro;aghout fhe World Proprietors : Thb Lataotu and Midland

A Victorian country newspaper which re- 1 ceived the agency telegra.n, •• Baron V. Mueller dead," gave the followir.g ingenious interpretation to its startled readers the following day :— " Fatal Prize Fight — Mueller Killed.— A prize fight look place m Melbourne last night between the well known boxers Baron and Mueller. Both men were heavily backed by their respective supporters, and the fight was of a moßt desperate character. In the last round Baron got a heavy uppercub on Mueller's jaw, aud the latter fell unconscious. After lingering some hours, the unfortunate young ' fellow died without recovering his senses." The rival paper iv the next township wou!d have waxed extremely sarcastic ouly for the fact' that it itself ascribed another meaning to the word "dead" and said that the cycling match between Baron and Muelle r had proved to be a fake, and the League was taking action to disqualify both competitors

THE GENERAL ELECTION

■ Mr Maslin addresssd a well attended meeting of electors at Seafield on '1 huraday night. Mr Ayrton, chairman of the school committee, presided. At the clobo of his speech the candidate was freely questioned on several matters relating to the past session ; the banking legislation, and pro ceedings of the Banking Committee appear iog to excite a large amount of interest. A unanimous vote of thanks concluded the meeting. Mr Masliri addressed the electors at Winohmore on Friday night. Although the attendance was small, the candidate dealt fully with the political situation, .aiid was fairly well plied with questions, which he answered apparently to the satisfaction of his audience. This being the first time, for some years, that a candidate for Parlia ment has addressed a meeting at .Winch more, probably accounts for the small attendance.

A. & P. ASSOCIATION.

A meeting of the Committee of the A. and P. Association was held m the Arcade Chambers on Saturday afternoon, There was a good attendance, and Mr James Brown, Netherby, President of the Asso ciation, was m the chair. The President was authorised to inquire into the Associa tion's tenure of the reserves it held, and also as to the incorporation of the Association, and it was resolved to have the result of his investigations placed on record. The action of the Treasurer m paying the labor accounts for the Show was endorsed. Several accounts submitted tfere referred to the Finance Committee to check, "and authorise the Treasurer to pay. The action of the Chairman m regard to the work done on the Show ground was endorsed, as well as the securing of the services of a band. A protest against the judges' award of first prize to a cow alleged to be m her wrong class was held over till next meeting. Mr Silcock entered a protest against the award of first pr'ze to polo ponies under 13 hands, m class 126, Nos. 506 and 507, as they had nut been ridden In accordance with the conditions, which required that the. ponies should be ridden by either a boy or girl Mr Roberts explained that he had ridden his pony to begin with, but when his attention was drawn to the fact that he was too big for a ' ' boy " under the conditions, he place! the pony m the hands of his younger brother. Mr Buckley lefb the matter iv the hands of the Committee so far as his pony was concerned. He had not wittingly; broken the conditions. In regard to No. 506 — Mr Roberts' pony — the protest was sustained, but m the case oi Mr Buckley's pony, the protest was held over to allow the rider to appear before the Committee, and Mr Silcock's deposit was ordered to be returned. - A rule to regulate such matters m future was passed that all "boy" or "girl" riders shall be under sixteen years of age. A complaint was lodged by Mr J. Allan that m one class— wet marea — the marshals had allowed the judges to see the catalogue/and had held a consultation with them. The explanation given and accepted was that the rule regarding unsoundness had been asked for by the judges and read to them. The rule had been read to the judges, and after hearing it they had change^ their placing of the third and fourth horses. The judges had certaiuly not been shown the catalogue, nor had any conversation taken plaoe on the question of the awrrd. The Committee expressed its full confidence m the marshals. A resolution was passed to the effect that it was advisable that marshals having exhibits on the ground should leave the judging ring while their exhibits were being judged. The Finance Committee sat after the meet ing of the General Committee.

ROAD BOARD.

rangjtata. The usual monthly meeting of the Rangi tata Road Boapd was held on Thursday, November §. ' Present ~ Messrs (Earner (chairman), Tarbotton, Sawle, and Peter. ovbrseeb's beport. The Overseer's report stated that five and a half miles of formation had been completed since last meeting. Repairs to roads on Hinds settlement had been attended to; also on Anatna and Down's roads. Repairs to the Maronan ford had been completed, and it was now m good order. Several other works authorised had been executed. CORRESPONDENCE. From the Commissioner of Crown Lauds, asking the Board to submit proposals for expenditure of thirds on toads at Ruapuna. Prom the Coldstream Road Board, in quiring if the Board would be willing to contribute a 1 share of the cost of erecting; a traffic bridge over .'the Ipnds, river,— The Board decided that they were not m i$ position to entertain the matter at preberi^. from ifount Somars Road Board, asking this Board to pay half cqst of maintaining the crossing at Mount Possession, — Ip was decided to pay £1 annually. JFrom Mr 2EJ. Smith, Ruapuna, asking fora culvert across the road leading to his farm. —The culvert. was considered unnecessary, and the Clerk was instructed to inform Mr Smith accordingly. DEFAULTING BATBPAYEBS. It was decided to issue summonses to all defaulting ratepayers. RESERVE AT BALING. The Clerk was instructed to apply for 20 acres of land at Ealing, for a recreation ground and cemetery. birds' eggs. It was resolved to pay 2s per hundred for birds' eggs and heads. JIOTICE TO STRIKE A BATE. Noiioe« iwab 1 --given 'b6 Strike a rate at the nest meeting of one farthing m the pound; 1 PLOUGHING ON ROADS. Permission 'to plough on -roads was granted, provided the' ploughing Is harrowed to the satisfaction of the Overseer. ' ■" F-. ACCOUNT^. Accounts amounting to £211 Is §8 were passed for payment, and-thte Boafrd ad journed. •' _J • • .• ■ i;' — ■

THE WEATHER.

Sl?ATtQif.

i 'Xhe following is the meteorological report for the week ending November 6, 1896 :-r-

R unfall during October.— Alford Forest, 5 05 inches ; Alford Station, 2 05.

CRICKET.

AUSTRALIAN ELEVEN v. AUCKLAND EIGHTEEN.

(PER PBES3 ASSOCIATION )

Auckland, November 7. The cricket match Australians v. Aucklaud Eighteen was resumed to-day at noon m the Domain, when there was beautiful weather, and 4000 -spectators were present. Auck land continued their inniugs, which resulted as under : —

AUCKXAND. First Innings. G. Mills, b McKibbin ... 16 T. Ball, c Kelly, b McKibbin 7 Stemson, run out ... ... ... 4 L. A. Cuff, ciredale, b McKibbin ... 1 I. Mills, c McKibbin, b Trott 20 A. M. Labatb, c Gregory, b Trumble .... 4 F. J. Ohlsen, b McKibbin 5 Dr Pabst, c Eady, b Trumble ... ... 7 J. Kallender, c Jones, b Trumble ... 17 R. Neill, c Darling, b Trott •... ... 11 D. Hay, c Kelly, b Trumble * 15 W. Ford, b Trott ... ...' ... 1 W. T. Wynyard, c Eady, b Trumble ... 12 P. Marshall, nob but ... 14 A. G. Holland, run out .« ... ... 3 C. Stone, b Trumble ... ... ... 0 W» Lawson, b Jones ._ ' ■ ... 0 N.T. Williams, b Jones... .. ... 0 Extroß ... _ 2 Total ... '"...*'• , M « M 140 BOWMtfa ANALYSIS. •

E. Jones, 72 balls, 20 runs, 4 maidens, 2 wickets j T. MoKibbin, 96 balls, 43 runß, 4 maidens, 4 wickers j#H. Trmrible, 162 balls, 37 jrune, 14 maidens, 6 wickets ; H. Trott, 66 balls, 37 runs, 1 maiden, 3 wiokets In. the Australian second innings Darling and Iredale went to the wickets at 4.30 to the bowling of Kallender and Neill. When time was called the score Btood as under :—

AUSTBAUANS. First Innings ... ... , i(t ig2 Second Innings. Iredale, c Hay b Stemson .„ ... 12 Darling, c Ball b Stemson 32 J Kelly, nob out ... ... ... .^ 5 Hill, nob onb ... .... \i Extraß. M ... '.'.'. .', '". 8 Total for bwo wickets .^ ... 68

SPORTING.

V.R.C. MEETING.

(per press association— copyright.)

Melbourne, November 7 The following is the result of the chief event at the concluding day of the V.R.C. meeting. V.R.C Handicap, If mile— The Merry Boy 1, Coil 2, Destiny 3. Won easily. Time— 3.7*.

AUCKLAND RACING CLUB.

/ AuOKLANPrNIIHIHIfcIHLZ The following are the results of the firsc** 1 day's racing — President's Handicap, one mile— Lillie 1, Markinoh 2, Mantle 3. Time— l.4s. Dividend — £8 10a.

Auckland Guineas, one mile.— St Paul 1, Nestor 2, Antares 3. Time— l.4s. Dividend— £l 6s.

Musket Stakes, five furlongs. — Coronet 1, St Evelyn 2, Miss Rose 3. Time— lmin s^3ec. Dividend— £2 lla. Handicap Hurdle RACB,oone mile and three quarters.— St Simon 1, Bombardier 2, Aughadowey 3. Time -3min 47sec. Divi dend—£lß 15s.

Shorts Handicap, five furlongs.— Lady Cuisine 1, Anniversary 2, St Elmo 3. Time — lmin 3§sec. Dividend— £2. City Handicap, one mile and a quarter— St Paul 1, Haria 2, Sb Regel 3. Time— 2 mm lOaec. Dividend— £1 13a.

Pony Handicap, seven furlongs.—Arch duke 1, Pearl 11. 2, Bob 3. Time— Imin 32£ sec. Dividend — £2 6a. '=

Flying Handicap, six furlongs.— St dements 1, St Elmo 2, Waiuku 3. Time— lmin lsec. Pividendfr-SJ^lSa. '

LABOUR QUESTIONS.

— : — —+. : London, November 7. The Daily Neius states it is watch ing with interW the working of the New Zealand Court of -Arbitration m labour disputes, which ib considers a daring innovation.

CABLE NEWS.

Home and Foreign.

(per pbess association.— copyright )

Education m England.

London, November 7. Ponvocation only asks that the rate m aid of the Board districts shall nqj; exceed the voluntary contributions. It insists . that the qhurcljes. appoinfc teachers to control religious teaohing. Colonial News. Mr Frank Farnell, member for Ryde m the New South Wales Legislative Assembly, m the course of an inter view with a representative of one of the daily newspapers expressed the opinion that Australia would m a few years ask for her independence. He referred to the paucity of colonial news published, an 4 said that on his return he intended to urge that the; sum of £IQ,OOQ should be spent annually m transmitting items' qf interest from the colonies tofiSngland.. The Adelaide Hospital, Mr Playford, the Agent General fop South Australia, has selected two doctors here for the Adelaide hospital. \ Home Rule. Mr John Mnrley, speaking at Glas gow, admitted that the activity of secret societies m Ireland was increas ing, and that discontent would increase until the country was granted auto nomy^ -' •:>•".-■

TURKEY AND THE POWERS.

(PER PREBS ASSOCIATION.— COPYRIGHT.)

London; ; November %, Speaking at r Gliegow, Mr John Morley said that unless Gj-reat Britain; indacpcT the Powers to ' comper thi cessation of Armenian outrages, she v?oul4 have to drin^: the 'bitterest cup of tinmiliation. :> x . '! « !

THEPRESIDENTIAL ELECTION.

Revival m Trade, (PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. — COPYBIGHT.) Washington, November 6 Major McKinley, m a message thanking the people for returning him, indicated that ]ie woai4 resigt anything like financial dishonour, or any atjeqipt to bring about class hatred, He would, he sa ; d, devote b.is, energies to eequrinff law, order, and justice. Hr Bryan, Ji congratqiating Major Mc^inley qn his victory, said he ac cepted the decision of the people. November 7. Major McKinley's majority was. 170. There is a remarkable revival of trade '- -U .;«^nQt.i<ioa anrl Ktnnka. and l«siA iuuu i«^-o - ) "*r** **rgo orders have been sent forward for wool, sotto» oß<J'iron ? \ , .". v' ; j

THE AJBHBOKTON GtJABBIAK : MONDAY, NOVEMBER 9, 1896.



Shade. m h gtate Date. : m o f weat her. Low hSigh Sun. Saturday .. 38 ; ~ 52 V 72 ; Showers, Calm Sunoiay ... g.4 1 - o7' U8" Rain S.^". Monday ... 3(j - 54' 122' Snow, >; Tuesday ... 33* 62- 103. Rain S. Wednesday 35' 55* 119' Fine, W. Thursday... 35* 68/ 118*  E. Friday >. 39' ft' 107* „N W.



NOMINATIONS. NOMINATIONS for all Handicaps,. ac- companied by fee, name, pedigree, age, description, and performances o(c -horse, and dolors of rider must be ia r writing, and m the hands of the Secretary not later than $ pm on FRIDAY, December 18, 1896. '*■-.' y WE£GHT§. , ! WEIGHTS will bVpubiished on or abojjt i § o r cioojk m the eyening of January 1, 1897. ACHG^PTANOES AND ENTRIES. 49peptancejB for the Handicaps, and Bntpips jEop the Novel Stakes, mijißt be m the hands of tfte Sepretftry n;ot later 'than 10 o'clock on the evening jof .January i, 1597 NOTE— The Tinwald Meeting takes piace on January 1, 1897. 10237 JOHN DAVISON, Hon Secretary.



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Wanted. i . „ \ it rtlHO'E interested m forming a Ladies' j JL Estudiantma Band are invited to B meet Mr L'ewellyn Owen ao hia Scudio on r THURSDAY, the 12th. at 330 p.m. 11 46 , /CHRISTMAS and New Year Crds for Kj the Home mail. A New, Beautiful, and Choice Assortment now opened up, Diaries for 1897. New bookspßtationeiy, and fancy goods. Orders bein^ taken for any English, Foreign, and Colonial ' magazines anri papers. — Andrkwes, Ander- " son & Co. h WANTED lo sell, second- hand Raleigh racing Bicycle. Apply R. Curtis. _____ 11 24 i i QWEETHEART Travellers, Crockett s JO Flotsame, Sons of Fire, Sorrows of r S.tan, Old Maids "Club The Craftsman, 7 Autobigraphy of a ' ruth, Kinsfolk, Windsor Magaziue, 189? parts, 6d each ; Navy and 9 Army, Dickens' Works, New Editions. — H. i M. Jones. ' t IF YOU WANT the Newest and Nice ' m Millinery, Trilby Muslins, and Dreßs < Goods, go to Mrs Alcorn's. Dresses made t on the premises. Fib guaranteed. j WANTED to purchase, within, 1£ mile ' of the post office, about* 2to 4 acres ' of land, Send full particulars. Address ■ " Land," Mail office. 11 23 TUDY Economy and patronise Mellor's Cheap Boot Sale.. BARGAINS m Earthenware this month at Carson and Co.'s. First-class goods. ->-; . , • TTILETCHER'S Extract of Herbs,, 7d per •Jj bottle makes 8 gallons of splendid botanic beer. Fletcher Bros, Sole Agents, Ashburton and Christchuroh WANTED Known— The Economic" Kid Glove, four buttons, Is 9d per paii*j is the Glove for every day wear. — W. H. Collier. NEW Mangel, Carrot, and Turnip Seeds. The favorite sorts at low prices. — Carson and Co. 10 IHEaRD a man say that Mellor is selling Boots Wonderfully Cheap. I : I WANTED KNOWN- Spring Blosßom 1 Tea is really delicious. Packed m £lb, lib, 51b, and I 1 lb tins, la 9d and 2s per lb. Fletcheb Bbos.. Agents". WANTED Known— Large delivery of the " Economic" Kid Gloves, four buttons, Is 9d per pair, worth nzuch more. W. H. Collier. OWN Make m Ladies' and Children's Underclothing, Aprons, and Pina- fores ; also a good assortment of Calicoes, Muslins, Flannelettes, Trimmings, etc., at Mrs Alcorn's new shop, Baker's Buildings. Sporting. A SfIBURTON RACING CLUB'S SIXMMEK MEETING. To be held on the Tinwald Racecourse, ON SATURDAY, JANUARY 2, , 1897. President -Mr J. C. .Wason. Vice-Presi- ' dent — Mr Duncan Cameron. Judge— Mr M. S'itfc. Stewards— Messrß W. M. Lyttelton, P. H. Cox, Hugo Friedlander, J. R. Hart, E. Gates, Dr Leahy, J. C. Wason, D. Cameron. Handicafper — Mr J. Cresiwel'. Treasurer— Mr John Davison. Starter— Mr H. Piper. Clerk op S-cales— Mr R. Friedlander; Clerk of the Course — Mr R. Curtis —PROGRAMME— (Approved by the Canterbury Jockey Club, and the New Zealand Trotting Association). First Race to start at 12.30 sharp. I— Open Welter Handicap., of 30 soys, second horse to receive § soya from the stake ; one mile, Nomination 15s, acceptance lQi. 2-— Kolmar Trot- Handicap, of 25 soys, second horse to receive 3 soys from the stake ; two miles. Nomination 10s, accep- tance 10s. 3— Ashburton Racing Club Handicap, of j 50 soys, second horse to receive 5 soys 1 from the stake ; one mile and a quarter. ~ Nomination 20s, acceptance 20s. *, 4 — Novel Race, of 25 soys ; the winner to II be sold by auction immediately after , the race, and the whole of the prooeedn to go the funds of the Club. Weight ~ Bst, any overweight to be declared. Entry 10*. Five furlongs. ' s— Pony Race Handicap^ of 15 soys, sepond pony to reoeiye 2 Boys Ifrom the g Btajte. Ppfijes no|; to exceed 14,2 inches , m height. Seven funongs. ' Nomina- tion 10s, acceptance §3. j 6— Spring Handicap, of 30 soys, second horee to receive 5 soys from the stake. P Five fuilongs. Nomination 15s, accep- tance 10s. 7— Hurry Scurry, of 12 soys, second horse to receive 2 soys from the stake. For^ horses that have not won money. a Minimum weight 7st 111 b, overweight '» to be declared. Four furJoDgs, Post entry, 10s. B— Flying Handicap, of 30 boys, Becond horse to receive 5 soys from, the stake. D four furlongs. Nomination, 15s, ac- e ceptance 10s. RULES AND REGULATIONS. t }. The meeting wji^l be hejid under the Rules of Racing j the Trotting Race under _ the rules ot the New Trotting „ soc i^ion. .* ■■:■'' ( %. Nr pntry be received except on g the condition thfttajl glaims. disputes', and a objections arising out of the racing shall be g decided by the Stewards, or whom they may c appoint. Their decision on all points con- e nected with the carrying out of this n programme ghall be final. Z 3. All stakes to, be pajd m fulj.  4. All Nomination , and j Entrance fees, go to the funds q^f the Club, ; 1 5. Winner of any one Handicap, after^ ' declaration of weights to oarry 71bs, and of two or more handicaps lOlbs penalty.



Public notices ! —SPECIAL— : \ r _ m TTIOR SHOW AND HOLIDAY SEASON , T Tweed Costume, JSSss.^ Complete Twoed Coatumej including 33 s 6tt. Material, Fancy sho*-< alpaca, dress, V Lining, 33s Oil. Furnishing, Choice fancy alpaca, and 33s 6d. ) making. ! SPFCIAL COSTUME LENGTHS. A nice line of Fancy Tweed. 5s lid. Lovely fancy shot Alpaca, f-he very cream o£ fashion, . 133 6d. 12 yards good Washing Print for 5s J lid. New Spanish Lawns for Blouses. Fancy Silks for Blouses. . Black and white striped Prints for Blouses " The Cream of Fashion." MENS, BOYS, &IYOUTHS CLOTHING ji Great Variety,'and at prices to meet the times. Ashburton Drapery Company. AROADE HOUSE. LADJIESI , T\O NOT FAIL TO SEE THE f FAMOUS Victory "• SEWING- MACHINES. I THE CHEAPEST AND BEST MACHINE IN THEj|WORLD. HALLENSTEIN BROS,, SOLE AGENTS. ! Wanted. WANTED Known— looo pairs of Boots to be sold m twenty-one days at Mellor's. WANTED Known— Mellor s Sale surpassing anything ever heard of m Abhburt 10 RIDE the Best. — Kent's Championship Bicycles are the best Built to your own mpasure. Tyres and accessories of all £ sorts'— Carson and CjD. ? Agents 10 86 a T\ID you ever hear the like ? ~Mjen a best \J Canvas Shoes 5s $d, at Mellor's, G Tancred street ( . XTTANTED Known— Go to the Corner Vy for Newesb Styles m Drapery and v Millinery — W. H. Collier. * a TTtTHERE, Oh where, is that Cheap Iff Boot Shop? Mellor's Zealandia t Boot Store. I "TTTANTED Known— Spe"etacles, Ey 'V V Protectors, Goggles, Folders, and g Everything m the optical J ; ne at S. Salek's, Optician. 6 " IST"^ 1210 Known — Where the crowd ia Ty gopg? To see Mitchell and TugWEßfa Millinery to pc B.ure. If you have not been, go at once; it ip worth' eyeing. VTOW'S your time to Buy. "There ia X 1 Big Baie at Mellor's Zealandia Boot Store. ' ■•<*-. ■^^■r*.'.*...u::L.^ - *, 11/TILLINERY.— Miss E. Barnes (late * jj/JL of Messrs James and Cubison, West End, London, and for Borne time mi J liner m oharge of Ballantyne and Co.'a Millinery Department, Christchurch), has secured premises m Tancred street, where Ladies may rely on securing Millinery of the Very Latest and Best Quality. 1012 , YI7"ANTED Known— Oilcloths, Lino. \y ieG!T»s, Carpets, Squares, Rugs and S Curtains. Special Die^Ur m, Special Room. A jdd.Be of plain color Liberty AtiuSlins just to hand. — Mitchel^ and Turner. WANTED Known-^Dress Length of Stylish Tweed witJ? lining included for 0s lid. A bewi dering assortment of Prints, Cambrics, and Blouse Materials. — Mitchell and Tp^keb. f JIHE early bird catches the early worm, JL go call at Mellor's Cheap Bpot Sa^e I%yr OTHERS and: fatfcera who have to jJrJL proyide Boots an 4 .Sho^s, aho^Jd call at MeUor'a Boot St.vre. "VTTE lead, follow who may. ChjJ.drep'B YV Slippers Is. Mellor'e ' Tancred street. "VrpTICE.— Are you going to build ? J3I Be.cause the cheapest shop for Roofing, Jron Ridging, .Gutters, Nails, Lead, Spout- ing, Water T#nks, Pumps, Ranges, Register Grates, Locks and Hinges, TVasTiidg Boljiers, and all sorts of Ironmongery, ' is J. Wl Hardley's, Ironmonger, Plumber^ and Tinsmith. Telephone 32. TTTANTED Known— That J. Moison yy has just received a large shipment of English) American, and Continental Boots and Shoes, suitable for the season ; also an overwhelming Stock- of cits 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 Boot Store, East Street, Ashburton. MEN'S Bluchers ss, a good Strong Nailed Sh >oter at 8s 6d ; a nice assortment of Lauies' and Children's Bootß fltod Sjh,Q.eß f rom lp 9d a pair at R. Alcorn's WHAT do- 1 w'e^foreTßy ■■■ *$ es t A Cheap lalo of Boots at MeUor's.^ \ rTIHERE is no doubt, no possible doubt, 1 X, fchafc you get Good Value for yof|r



Hanmer and Graves. WOOL. ] 1 MESSRS HANMER AND GRAVES are prepared to make LIBERAL OASH ADVANCES (free of commission) on ALL CLIPS entrusted to them for Bale 4 or shipment. ARRANGEMENTS have been made by which their customers can have their clips offered either m Aahburton, Christchurch or L'imaru, and if bo desired, we are prepared to obtain quotations from Australian buyers, having made special arrangements for that purpose. ALL CLIPS WILL BE CAREFULLY VALUED BY SPECIAL EXPERTS. Hanmer & Graves. NEW AUCTIONEER. WE BEG TO NOTIFY THAT WE HAVE ENGAGED MR J. B.; BLAND, as auctioneer; And that we Bhill be represented at the Rakaia, Geraldine, and Rangitata Saleß, aa well as at Ashburton. All Business en- trusted to him on our account will have careful attention. HANMER AND GRAVES. KEAPERS AND BINDERS. 1 WE- have been appointed AGENTS foe R. HORNSBY AND SON'S REAPERS AND BINDERS, and shall keep their Maohines m Stock, as well as all the necessary Extras for the Maohines. SEEDS. WE have been appointed Agent? for the Ashburton County for Messrs Sutton and Sons, Reading, and have on hand Stocks of Ryegrass, Cocksfoot, Trefoil, White Clover, Colonial Clorer, Rape, Turnips, Mangel, Swedeß, Timothy, Fescue, Alsike, etc. New and Freah Seeds this season. /HANMER & GRAVES. SUPEBPHOSPHATE. YJCTE HAVE NOW IN STORE, ou W firßb shipment of this year's Im- portation of the well-known ANGLO-CONTINENTAL SUPERPHOSPHATE, and are now prepared to book orders. Price? on application. HANMER & GRAVES ' WE have various suma for investment Freehold Security.. -.'-.. . . HANMER & GRAVES. | Friedlander Bros., Limited. WOOL. WOOL. WOOL. SEASON 1896-97. XTTE ARE PREPARED fco make LIBERAL CASH ADVANCES (Free of Commission) on Clips placed m our hands for Sale, either by Auction at ABhburton and Christchurch, or privately, or for Ship- ment to the Australian or English maikets. Our Ashburton Stores are so well and favorably known that they need no comment as to th«ir adaptability for displaying Wool. At Chmtchureh a SgW STORE is being specially built for us, and will be onjajof the Best; Wool Stores m New. Zealand. Our First Sales viill take place— At Christchurch, November 20, 1896. Afc Ashburton, December 14, 1896. WOOLPACKS, TWINE, & BRANDING MATERIAL Supplied at Lowest Current Rates. FRIEDfc&NPER BROS., Ltd V^TE HA.YE FOR SALE, GOOD SEED. AND EATING POTATOES. j FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. TT^E ARE LANDING AND BOOKING ORDERS FOR Anglo-Continental Superphosphate PURE BOIE) PUST, AT LOWEST MARKET RATES.. . We are also prepared to supply ISLINGTON & BELFAST' MANURES, AT FACTORY PRICES. FRIEDLANDER BROS., LIMITED. XTTE HAVE FOR PRIVATE SALE A COMPLETE THBEBSINa PLANT, Consisting ojH EIGHT HORSE-POWER TRACTJON ! ENGINE, COMBINE, ELEVATORS, WATER CART, Etc., All ,hi plasa Order.



HHpf' Business Notices. — - 1 Racts ahe stubborn if THINGS. ;;7 mtJERE are twelve stubborn facts that cannot o : BE DENIED. v '}?■ ' , . C . Ist— That G. J. NEILL is selling good | 6th— That G. J. NEILL is selling Men's < strong White Muslin at 39 lid doz. ' Tweed Trousers at 5s lid. I 2nd— That G. J. N BILL is selling good 7bli— That G. J. NEILL is selling Boys' | , Washißg Prints at 4£d a yard. Sailor Suits m navy blue or fawn 3rd— That G. 0. NEILL has pretty serge, at 4s lid the suit. Summer Dress Tweeds at 9a 6d a Bth— That G. J. NEILL ia selling dress, that oan't be beat. Women's Shoes at 4s lid. 4th— That G. S *. NEILL is selling Ladies' 9th— T hat G. J. NEILL is selling Men's and . Children's Summer Hats of nailed Shooters at 7s lid. every description, the very latesb lOtb— That G. J. NEILL is selling Men's style, cheaper than anyone m Ash-. light Balmorals at 83 lid. burton. t 11th— That G. J. NEILL is selling Ladies' 6th— That G. J. NEILL it Belling Men's and Childrena' Tan Boots and Shoes Heavy Tweed (colonial) Suits at 24s : of every description at very low 6d. prioeef 12bh— THAT ... . G. J NEILL'S SHOP- Well*-lTe sells Millinery, General Drapery, Clothing and Boots, of «very Description — > • tS AT FBIEDMNDBE'S COKNBR, East Street, Ashburton. . , IMPORTANT TO MEN . ■ ■ ■ ■' * ■ . ■ 1 — SOt— i . ... . ; TTTE WOtJLD ;DKAW SPECIAL ATTENTION to several lineß reoently^opened m Our MERCERY AND CLOTHING DEPARTMENT, also to the fact that We — are sparing neither Trouble or Expense to put thia part of our business thoroughly m I touch with the^Public, Up-to-date, and above aII— RIGHT IN PRICE* EVERYTHING NECESSARY TO CLOTHE A MAN, FOR WORK OR PLAY, MITCHELL & TURNER'S. \T\. PRELIMINARY NOTICE, L x MM. STkiSSf!^ I LATE WITH MITCHELL & TURNER, v ■ AND ■ TIT R TTV TT "R '■■" R ODR IB B ■ Mb XL. ' 11. JD RODR 1B B, ■ AVB ARRANGED A PARTNERSHIP FOR THE PUBO&ASE OF ■■;■ THE BUSINESS, LATELY KNOWN AS M "THE BLUS HOUSE " DEAPERY ESTABLISHMENT. B The Business m future will.be carried on under the name and style of I MITCHELL & BRODRIBB, ■ ' THE CENTRAL OASH DRAPERS, CLOTHIERS, MILLINERS, etc. X "YT7"E would like to draw the attention of the Public generally, that Mr X W Mitchell being well known and intimately acquainted with most of ■ the inhabitants of Ashburton and district, and through having business con- ■ nections directly with them,"is m a position to say that he thoroughly under- X * stands their requirements, and can guarantee to all his friends the B BEST VALUE IN THE TRADE FOR HIGH CLASS GOODS. I WITH THIS ASSURANCE ■ THE CLOTHING & MERCERY DEPARTMENTS B Will be under his personal supervision, and by sttict attention to Business and B> carefully studying the requirements of all his Friends and the public generally, B Mr Mitchell respectfully solioits a fair share of their patronage. 1 TAILOiiisG B Under the Chart-Order System a Specialty. I THE 'MANCHESTER & DRESS DEPARTMENTS B Are now being Stocked with all the requirements necessary for carrying on a B_ Large Cash Trade, and by giving only Good Honest Values, combined with the ■^^esire to work and build up a substantial business, * - I MITCHELL & BRODBIBB B H * ve co hesitation m challenging the trade by giving the best value m ■' Ashburton. B THE MILLINERY & UNDEHCLOTHING DEPARTMENT B /■ Will receive the most careful attention, and by always being to the B front for Style, Variety, and a desire to please we can with confi- B , dence assure the Ladies of Ashburton and district that their orders will receive the best attention. B . A NEW BOOT DEPARTMENT B is now being Fitted and Stocked with all the best makes, and m this Branch of B our Business we intend to be ever foremost. l t LOOK OUr JFOR SPECIAL QUOTATIONS W WWRE ISSUES. B OPENINa DAY— SATURDAY, the I?t^. g MITCHELL & BRODRIBB, ■ THE CENTRAL CASH DRAPERS, j ■ 1 Bp fietiweeu J\ Qtt & Co,, aad tie Clothing Factory, Ashburtonj