CABLE NEWS.

Some and Foreign

Press Association— By Electric Telegraph- Copyright.

Imports and Exports.

London, December 7 . The imports last month show an increase of £3,946,000, the exports a . decrease of £1,000,000. The Scott Libel Case. The Scott libel case has been ad journed for four weeks. The Late Gale Paris, December 7 ' Forty-fife fishing smacks were lost off the Brittany coast m the recent gale. Alleged Perjury. Berlin, December 7 Tausch has been arrested on a oharge of perjury. The Greek KeserveSt Athens, December 7. A great sensation has been caused m Greece by the mobilisation ft of ttte reserves.

Australian.

* Hew Trading 1 Company. Sydney, December 8. The Tonga Trading Company, capital £10,000, has been registered m Sydney with the object of developing trade between Sydney acd Tonga, with headquarters at Nukualofa. Trade with West Australia. Melbourne, December 7 The Argue says an unwelcome de velopment is occurring m connection with the trade between Few Zealand and West Australia. The Union Company are carrying produce from New Zealand to Sydney at lower rates than to Melbourne, while lines trading from Sydney and Melbourne to Weat Australia are charging the same rates f rom w both ports. ■ The result is that produce can be exported from New Zealand to * West Australia more cheaply via Sydney than by Melbourne, and the latter is thus losing both trade and mercantile prestige.

TURKEY AND THE POWERS.

Preßß Asßooifttion—By Electric Telegraph- Copyright. London, December 7. The Turkish Ambassador at Stf Petersburg ha<* reported to his Govern ment thpt complete agreement exists between England and Russia for the . execution of Turkish reforms. The : Porte is strongly impressed by the ; unwelcome information.

The Stockton Mining Fatality.

fc^ — + 1 ■Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. [ Sydney, December 8 ] portions of the Stockton pit ; the fatal gasea escaped ; walled off,.-prepsratg^ to ■ work. V" — -,

E GLEN BROOK MYSTERY.

m : Asaooifttion— By Electric Telegraph— \ Copyright. ■ W Sydney December 8, j r The inquests on the Glenbrook , F victims have concluded, and a verdict 1 of wilful murder against Butler was ' returned m each case. Evidence was given that Butler told Weller not t<r let any of his friends see him, as he 1 was well known to miners, and had the ) reputation of being especially clever, ' . and they would think he was on the » track of something good and probably I follow them. It was also stated that, before coming to Australia, Weller was mining m the Transvaal, and was among the Johannesburgers who armed to assist the Jameson raid. (Received December 9, 11 a.m.) Sroiranr, December 9, A man nam^d Campbell is missing 1 at Mudgee, and a man, name unknown, ' is missing at Orange. There is strong | presumption that they accompanied , Butler on a prospecting expedition m . the neighßbrhood of Melbourne. A ' man believed to be identical with ' Butler passed through Benalla a few , days ago, and, being hard up, requested assistance. He stated lie had lost all hia cash m prospecting for gold m New South Wales. He exposed some documents on which the name of Harwood appeared.

THE UNITED STATES.

+ The Governor on the Cuban Question. The Venezuelan Treaty* T£e Tariff Threatened- Preis Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. (Received December 9, 10.20 a.m.) Washington. December 8. President Cleveland states that the suggestion that the United States aboulcl purchase Oi)ba is worth con? sideraUqn, if Spain is willing to sell. It was, he said, impossible that America's expectant attitude could be maintained indefinitely, and higher duties than her obligation to Spain may compel her to intervene. With referencs to the British- Venezuela treaty, he thought it eminently fair, and said he expected that negotiations for a general arbitration treaty with Great Britain would soon be com pleted. Mr Olney, Secretary of State, m a separate report; to Congress, declares thsi the Cubans at present' had not founded an effective system of local government, and he warned Spain that a decided ohange m her policy by the United States was imminent. Ihe Government of Venezuela "will convene a Opngrees to ratify the treaty. The deficit for the year "amounts to 25,000,000 dollars. It is reported that a sessiori of congress will be held m the Spring to deal with the tariff. ' Higher rates are proposed on .woollens, tin, and timber, and thus Australian and Canadian importers wilj be especially ' hit. Mcl&nley, it is believed, wJU use the {federal patronage pf the States as Jever to sepure the adaption pf the new t»rifs, and v\W bribe the Western Bt»tei by dutie« 09 wool,

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Home and Foreign.

I [PER PRESS ASSOCIATION. — COPYRIGHT.] (Received 10.45 a.m.) The Pacific Cable. London, December 8 The taking of evidence by the Pacific Cable Commission has con c/uded. The Commission hae adjourned till December 16, when the report will 1 be drawn up. The Indiscreet Journalists. Berlin, December 8 Herr Leckert and Herr Lutzow were sentenced to eighteen months imprison ment for conspiring to injure Von Brebeistein. Two others of the accused pressmen were fined.

Australian.

I Received December 9, 11 a.m.

The Hamburg Strikers.

Sydney, Deoember 9. There is no foundation for the state ment that Australia has rendered financial assistance to the Hamburg strikers. The only communication sent to Hamburg, so far, from Australia has been an expression of sympathy with the strikers. The Stockton Mine At the inquest on Ourran and Smith, the two first victims of the Stockton colliery disaster, a verdict was returned of accidental death, caused by noxious gas entering the mine, owing to the doors having been left open. There was no evidence to show who left them open. The Alien Bill. The Legislative Oouncil amended the Alien Bill by extending the clause making a three years' residence m the colony a condition of naturalisation apply to residence m Australasia. The Paris Exhibition. While at the Federal Council the Premier will consult the representatives of the other colonies about Mr Chamberlain's invitation to join with Great Britain m, making a display at the Paris Exhibition m 1900.

A Vessel Wrecked.

Press Association — By Electric Telegraph — Copyright. * Wellington, December 9 The barquentine Delmira, bound from the Bluff to Maiden Island, m ballast, was totally wrecked off Cape Palliaer last night. No lives were lost. The coastal steamer Kahu, which arrived from Akatea, near Cape Palliser, this morn ing, brought Captain Hutchinson and ten of . the crew of the barquentine Delmira, which ran on a reef off Tekaukau, two miles from White Rock, m the viciuity of Cape Palliser, at ten o'clock last . night. The Delmira, which was an/ iron vessel of 338 tons, left the Bluff m ballaat on November 30, bound for Maiden Island, to load guano for Dunedin. She experienced light variable winds until Monday night last, when off Banks Peninsula, when the wind veered to the south-west, and ultimately to the south, "wliich^anmgh^the vessel off Cape Palliser. At eight o'clockTasirnightjhe wind suddenly dropped, when the vessel was-close m shore, and a heavy sea and swell sprSng up,- gradually carrying her to land. Captain Hutchison endeavoured to wear the ship round, but m the absence of wind the attempt failed, and she continued to driit until she struck bow first on a ledge of rocks. The heavy swell eventually carried her broadside on to the rocks, and this morning her bottom was ripped open, and > Captain Hutchison says she is a total wreck. - When the Delmira struck, the boats were *jg«t out and fully provisioned. The captain and chief officer remained on board the vessel, while the crew m the boats stood by. The Kahu passed the wreck early tnio morning, ana took all the men on board. The vessel, which was owned by vSrice, Somers and Co<, Melbourne, is uninsured.

Late Correspondence.

THE WATER SUPPLY. TO THE EDITOR. Sir,— ln reply to your le&der m lasts night's Guardian^ dealing with the water supply of the Borough, let me lay before you the true facts of this matter. Owing to the dry weather during the last few weuks, the quantity of water m the north branch of the Ashburton river has been decreasing daily, and this fact was reported last week to the county engineer, with the view to increasing the supply from the south branch. This shortage caused the borough water supply from the mill creek to be then materially reduced. On Monday last, the supply m the river had become so short' that the county engineer visited the intake of the channel through O'Shea's for the purpose of bringing water from the south branch into the north. (Che custodian at the intake of the mill creek 1 also reported that lesß than one quarter of the normal supply of water was flowing m the creek on Monday morning, and orders were given for tho borough supply to be again proportionately reduced. As it was probable that some days would elapse before the supply from the south branch could be brought m, and as the supply was daily diminishing, the borough water ranger was instructed to strictly conserve the supply m the Domain m case of fire, and hence it that very little water was flowing \n the channels on Monday night. There is every reason, however, to believe that no delay occurred m regulating the sluice-doors at the reservoir and the main Bump after the alarm web given, and I may point out that the water had to travel more than 45 chains before ie reached the fire engine. ' Had the engine been placed m East street where there is a sump at the corner of Moore street pome fifteen minutes would have been gained by so doing. Your ignorance of these facts is confessed by your leader of last night, or such termß as " culpable disorga nisation," "helpless ueeleesneae," etc., etc., would hardly haye 7 been penned. — I am, etc., J. Scaly, Mayor. [We were quite aware of all that his Worship has stated. We are also aware that the dry season repeats itself every year ; that every year the same experience of a dry north branch recurß and that a connection haa to be made ; that the Couuty Eogineer makes this connection; We are also aware that the Mayor and Borough Council know all this, and that knowing it, the connection is still unmade, though likely to be established soon. We lay at the door of thoße who have' charge of the administra tion of our fire prevention system the responsibility for any shortage qjf water, as it is their business to round up the County Council, from whom we have our supply, and see that we have sufficient for our purposes. The County Council have never yet'etood in' the yjray of letting us have a supply, and it is for the Borough Council to see" that de^ay- does not occur. We have nothing to withdraw of ths statements we made. — Ep.T '

Tflß ASfcBCRTON GtJABDIAiv j WEDNESDAY, i>ECJSMBEn 9, 1806.



In view of th.c visit qf Santa Claus, Mr Zander wi}l sell by auction m the Orange Hall, qn Saturday, December 19, a large con- ' signment of dolls, all ready dressed, direct ) from the manufacturers; mechanical toys, , the clever productions of German inventive genius ; Japanese goods and Japanese silks ; and a large batch of sundries. As there k will be no reserve Santa Clause, should be a vwitor At every home this wapon,



Business Notices. ■ BULBS. BULBS. BULBSJ ■ \ SPECIAL CHEAP OFFER OF IMPORTED BULBS at Price*! Never heard of before. FLETCHER BROS., | As NIMMO & BLAIR'S Agents, have been adViaed by them of a largo^ V Bbipm6nt of BULBS from Europe just come to hand, which they intend to clear at Very Low Prices, as will be seen by the followiug list :— Hyacinths (single and double), from 3s 6d Jonquils, large single (sweet ■cenfced bricht per dozen 9iptv dozen A ; Tuhps, ohoice early single, from 6d per doz Anemones, single, from 6d per doz .. Tuhps select, named Double, from 6 1 doz Chionodoxa («lory of the snow) from 9d doz & Narcissus, the best varieties, from Is doz r Crocus (ohoioa named), 6d per doz Jonqmlß, large double (sweet scented bright Iris (11 choice named varieties), la 6d par doz yellow)^ 2» per dozen I x j ft (go named varieties), Is per doz 3 Anemones, double, from'Sd per doz Snowdrpps, from 9d per dozen j Also the following" kinds, vi :— ;; Ranunculus, Scilla, Sparaxis, Trillimp; Fritillaria, etc. Lovers of Flowering Bulbs have now an. opportunity of stocking thei^ gardens with what is beautiful, and at a small cost. Please call and get a catalogue. ■: OEOCKEEY. CEOCKERY. CROCKEEY. We are now landing a large shipment of CROCKERY of all kinds f of \ our Christmas trade. Having bought them ia the best markets for Spot Cash, we are enabled to sell tliem at Lower Prices than anyone'in Ashburton, * Patent Anti-tannin Teapots/ 6d to 10d each White and Gold China Eec Capo la 3d Der Brown Glazed Teapots, from 7d eaoh dozen p Black and Gold Teapots (best quality), from Cups and Saucers, from 33 9d per doz o i JlJ 2 m 3d L 1 ach , 0., Whito and Gold China Cups and Sauced '■ Splendid Tumbler-?, from 2s 6d per doz 5s lOd dozen .»«*««. d, Lovely China Cruets, only lid each And all other lines Equally Cheap. TEA. TEA. TEA. % Splendid Tea, m 51b and 101 b tins, from Is 5d per lb ! Really Good Station Tea, m chests and from Is per lb 5 NEW SEASON'S FRUIT. ffEW SKASON»S FEW* Our New Season's Fruit, per b.s. Rakaia, now to hand. 50 Cases Finest New Currants 10 Boxes Muscatels J 2 %?»* \£?v lon LemoD » OraD ST e » »nd Citron Peel 1 4 Tina New Pruucs 3 Cases Sicily Almonds I 5 Cases Preserved Ginger 2 Cases Valencia Almonds i 2 Cases New Figs, . Unboxes 2 Cases Jordan Almonds I 5 Cases Preserved Pears 5 Gross Bowie*? Essence of Lemon I 5 Cases Peaches • - 1 cwt Mixed Spice m loz packets and : 2 Cases Apricots - ilb tins.-Eto. 25 Boxes Finest New Sultanas ' ■*• ■ h To be obtained from the Cheapest House m Ashburton— A FLETCHER BROS,, 1 CASH SUPPLY STORES, ASHBURTON AND OHRISTOHUROH. Telephone— 24 , 80x— 67 1 ■ J ■ ON VIEW, ■■% ,4 THE . .■ PRETTIEST LADIES WATCHES EVER SEEN ■ IN THE DISTRICT 4 IN SILVER, • ' ' % OXIDIZED ~\ & GOLD. \ All of the VERY NEWEST STYLES. J AT ' " . i S. SALEK'S, • j > TEE LEADING JEWELLEEY AND WATCH EEPAIBING j ESTABLISHMENT. ] EAST STBEET. - (Telephone No. 80.) « WALTER A. WOOD CO. HAVING BEEN APPOINTED AGENT for the County, for ike &boye Company ?^* now BOOKING ORDERS for their Well-known Harvesting Machineiy < and have pleasure m. introducing to the Farmers of Ashburton and Rakaia districts, their NEW THEEE AFEON OPEN EEAE REAPER AND BINDER. This Machine has been THOROUGHLY QRIED AND TESTED, having been m use m America and England for the past four seasons, and m Australia for the past two, and has won the admiration of all who have seen its work. THE SINGLE APBON REAPER AND BINDER. Still Holds itt Own, and well deserves its title of •• FATHER OF THEM lifiSL? WOOD'S SIDE DELIVERY X REAPERS~~bef y Competition, while theft MOWER RAKES, and TEDDERS, are SECOND to NONE. The " Farmere' Favorite" Grain Seed and Manure Drill is undoubtedly the BEST ON THE MARKET. A Full Supply of EXTRAS on hand, and can be delivered Day or Night throughout the harvest. MR E, B. EESTELL is m Charge of the Machinery Department, and full particulars may be had from him. BEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE, CAREFULLY EXAMINE "THE NEW WOOD." D. T.H OM AS, j AGENT. J^L



Business Notices M E L L O 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 ASHBURTON. — Please Note a Few Quotations — Ladies* pretty two-strap shoas, tan and black, 7s 6d Ladies' strap Bhoes, 4s 9d Ladies' and Gentlemen's waterproof Canvas Shoes — Splendid value Ladies' Oromelette Shoes from 8s 9d —Very cheap 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 ABhburton A trial will at once convince you of the difference m price and quality from other boot-shops. Note Address— JAMES MELLOR, TANCRED STREET, ASHBURTON. AN EYE-OPENER FOR' FARMERS. BINDER TWINE - - - - .- - BINDER TWINE. -gEFORE PURCHASING ELSEWHERE call at our office and inspect samples, obtain prices, make your purchases and save money. / W. H. COLLINS & CO., SOLE AGENTS NEW GOODS? NEW GOODS NEW GOODS, McDonald & mcdiarmid ARE NOW OPENING their first shipment of NEW GOODS for Spring and bummer Wear. Amongst other lines imported this season, we have a quantity of the well-known * * BOSTOCK BRAND,- BOTH IN LADIES' AND GENTLEMEN'S SORTS. Also,— Ladies* Shoes m Bective, Otto Herz, Wolf's, and other well-known makeß, m great variety of Lace, Button, and Strap Work. Gentlemen m want of a really First-c'ass Boot « at a Reasonable Price,' should not fail to inspect their stock of BOSTOCK, BECTIVE, DUKE of YORK, and other bra! BOTH IN HAND AND MACHINE SEWN. A Splendid selection of Ladies' and Gentlemen's TENNIS SHOES at nricea that will Supprise you. Ladies', from 3s 6d ; Gentlemen's, from 3s 9d. ' Ladies' and Children's CANVAS and WALKING SHOES (Real Gems), m lace and Btrap ; Ladies, m Black, W hite> and Brown. Ladies Canvas Shoes, from 2s 9d Gentlemen's Canvas Shoes, from .;. ... '//. 53 3d (worth 6s 6d) Ladies Walking Shoea, from 49 9d A few lines of last season's goods left, which will be sold at any price to clear Felt Slippers from Is (large size only). A Really First-class Slipper, good value at 4s! now selling at 3s. A number of Odd pairs of Gentlemen's Sewn Balmorals-usual price from 228 to 263 6d — All Reduced to 17s 6d. * AT THE THE CASH BOOT S H|O P, o. NICHOLAS, Manager T. BullOCk. PUBLIC NOTICES TO FARMERSJLND OTHERS. ASHBURTON VOLUNTEER FIRe"~ FOR SALE. BRIGADE. £\QA ACRES, Wakanui Plains, front- 1 — hiS R q^Sfe o^! JnShS.1 0 t*lt°t A MEE '"NG of those interested m the being R.S. 25093 and others, mostly m Js_ Fire Brigades' Competition on the English grasses, well watered with County i 6 th inst. will be held at the Brigade Water Races, very, suitable to work with Meeting Room on THURSDAY, 10th "SIS! some of the nob, heavy Wafcanui Lancia. a t 8 p.m Terms and full particulars furnished on .ppliction. t bullocr H H. FOOKS, — 12 66 Secretary. TO LET — Shop and Dwelling m Moore ■vmavrnui Street, rental, 5s 6dper week. JNUIIU!,. T. BULLOCK. T0 LET * "\TOTICE is hereby given, m pursuance of rpHE Rev Mr Blake's property, well -i- 1 the Public Reserves Act, 1885, clauses JL situated corner of Wilkin Street and 5 and 6, that the Ashburton Domain will be Main South Road, jusb beyond the Traffic set apart for the Caledonian Society's Sports Bridge. T. BULLOCK. on SATURDAY, the 26th day of December ; inst. , on which day charges will be made for MONEY. admission thereto on the~following scale, _____ viz : — SPECIAL sum of : £550 to lend on ap- / For each Adul6 o him proved freehold aecurity ab lowest n »ui««iis current rates*. T. BULLOCK. For each Horse ... .. One shilling _ f __ " ; ~~~ : For each Trap One shilling O LET, at a low rental, Shop and s Premises, Triangle Buildings, lately j gEALY occupied by Mr Kirk. \ ' * T. BULLOCK Chairman Ashburton Domain Board. FOR SALE, ~ December9>l696 - 1265 AN IMPROVED FARM OF AUCKLAND GOLDMINING SHARES lAAQ ACRES, situated above the rnTTR 1 A u« Aim mn an« M on v j j IX) V 6 Dromore Railway Station, being T shl- • Ake ' 1OO p acreß . 4 Per hundred. K.S. 27388, and others. A portion m crop .J- T his J 0 '^ the Puru Consolidated, and the remainder m English grasses. • haa 66 ™* 1 ™ ' hl^ h Ifc ' Machinery There is a farm house of 5 rooms, also ™J * c . « r °" nd ' M«*u>g called for 9th granary, 12 stalled stable, loose boxes and 2 ecem b " *? consider terms of purchase, other buildings erected on the property. *^ ' ' F^ * ur Well watered with county water races. The Killarney Extended, Mount Terms and full particulars furnished on * nd o^J " un * Lyell amalgamated, 300 acres. application. T. BULLOCK £g^&^^?EZ Waihi mine, and money put into this claim TINWALD. should remain as a family investment. . Also the Rakaia and others at from 100 FOR SALE. shares^ upwards. T)ROPERTY well situated, fronting the AiSd?AßMmrtm» X Main South Road, and not far from Arcade, Ashburton. the Railway station, belonging to Mr Hedlty ' J. Chesterman, as follows, vis,- -Lot 16, on ASHBURTON PERMANENT BUILDING which is erected a Square Dwelling House • AND of four rooms, with porch, etc., also Small INVESTMENT SOCIETY. Stable, etc., and sections 17 and 18 adioiniDg. s T e° D ar b a e telv° ld " * Wh ° le> °* "' H N &nd after Th ««day, the 7th day of y Ohe.t«n,ani.nowr«idinginthe U Jamiary ' 1897 « lhiß Office wiU be b e e rty t\l bi^d^tdficef^on CLOSED FOR THE WEEKLY HALF- easy terms of payment. • „_, Full particulars o.n application. I HULL UA V , T, BULLOCK, Agent. 1 TQ FAUMERS^AND OTHERS. THURSDAY 1 fid ACRES, Situated about 3 miles lUU from Winslow, all fenced, part m. instead of English grasses, remainder m its native state. There is a good cottage of 3 rooms SATURDAY. with verandah, etc, erected on the farm— the proper^ of Mb T. B. RiOHABDS. Price And will be open until 4. p.m. on Saturdays wanted £400, on exceptionally easy terms o v F oaimruays payment, viz., £50 cash, balance by instal- after thw date, ments extending over 4 years, bearing the, EDWARD STEPHENS, low rate of interesb of 5 per «iens. per- Manager annum. • «*»u»got. T> BTJLLOQK, -xtt RANTED Known- We have justopenod IPW"PW*—^—^—*— ""^ VV a line of cheap all wool Suits and Wn.m Jn t _„„ u-*^-« «,« o f a Trousers, Good cuP and splendid value. tZ^zllilißo^ASl I Te^ i 8 and workiD i Shirts >»WwWy.



Friedlandet* Bi*os M Limited SPECIAL HORSE SALE. FBIDAY, DECEMBER 18, { 1896. MBSBRS FRIEDLANDER BRO?., Limited, will Pell at their Yards, WEST STREET, A Special Consignment of QO First Cia" DRAUGHT MARI'S O<i and GELDINGS all from 4 to 6 years old. These horses have been specially selected, being of a good stamp and all good workers, and should therefore command the attention of farmerß, contractors and others. Our instructions are to place them on th. market without reserve. Also, on account of Mr Max Friedlander,— Or\ 3. 4. »nd 5 year old LIGHT OW HARNESS HORSES, by Black- wood Abdullah. These horses will be found really good sorts, suitable for harness and saddle. Sale at 12 noon. R. FRIEDLANDER, 12 56 Auctioneer Heiiry Zandeiv MR HENR? ZANDER has received in- structions FROM THE MANUFACTURERS !N • "GERMANY AND JAPAN, TO SELL BY PUBLIC AUCTION IN THE ORANGE HALL ON SAIUJRDAY, DECEMBER 19, A consignment consisting of — 1 A CASES OF SUPERIOR DRESSED JLU DOLLS. SCASEB OF SUPERIOR MECHANI* CAL lOYS. 5 CASES OF JAPANESE GOODS & SILKS. X CASES OF SUNDRIES. The3e Goods will be on show on FRIDAY EVENING, 18th inst. f lhe quality is superior to any ever seen m Ashburton. TIME OF SALE— I p.m. THE WHOLE SHIPMENT IS FOR ABSOLUTE SALE, and such an opportunity to purchase your Christmas presents at your own price has never been given to the public before. Complete catalogue at sale. This also offers a good opportunity to committees of buying an assortment for school prizes. DAVID ZANDER, 12 46 Auctioneer. Guinness and LeCren, AROWHENUA ESTATE. m - IMPORTANf Clearing 1 Sale OF LIVE AND DEAD STOCK ON TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 1896, AT THE HOMESTEAD. /"^ UINESS ANDLeCREN, m conjunction VJT with the Canterbury Farmers' Co- operative Association, have received in- structions irom the Assets Realisation Boaid to Sell by Public Auction, ALL THE LIVE AND DEAD STOCK, consisting of — 1 AQO Fat Croaabrcd Four and Six- J-t7 00 tooth WETHERS. Ann Fat Crossbred Four and Six* CfOO tooth MAIDEN EWES. A "I f\ A Two-tooth Crossbred Ewes and 4t-LV74fc Wethers. 11 1 A Four-tooth Crossbred Ewes with J__L±4t Lamb at foot. -| "I A f\ Eight-tooth Crossbred Ewes with 'J-JL4t t/ Lamb at foot. QO O F° ur " toot^ Oroßßbred Ewes, very O/Vt/ forward maidens, 9756 STUD BORDER LEICESTER FLOCK. Q Q Ewe Hoggets, two-tooth. )^Q Ram Hoggets, two-tooth. - ~| f\ Rams, mixed ages. i)C\f\ Four to Eight-tooth Ewea, 0A f\ am^ s » m i xe d sexes. 626 STUD ENGLISH LEICESTER FLOCK. Q»y Ewe Hoggets, two-tooth. £\ Q Ram Hoggets, two-tootb, A p* Rams, four-tooth O Rams, mixed ages. 1 00 Evfeß » four-tooth to full mouth 100 L>mbs> 320 STUD LINCOLN FLOCK. ~i fif\ Ewob, Hoggets, two-tooth f\f\ Rams, Hoggets, two-tooth. Q fiC Rams, four-tooth. p:? Rams, mixed ages. O"V 0 Four to Ei gh fc -tooth Ewes. 250 tan ""- --819 HQRSBS, CATTLE, FURNITURE, Eig. IMPLEMENTS, SADDLERY, Em Obder oe Sai/e : I— Sheep. 2— Cattle. Zr- Horses. etc. Sale at 10.30 a.m. sharp. Luncheon provided. The Auctioneers wish to draw special 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 ") AlinKmiaoi- ! JOHN MUNDELLJ Auo<i WHi 8 -' mz



D. Thomas. AECADE HOliS'li FAIK r MONDAY, J ANUARY 4, 1897. ft »— -^ MR DAVID THOMAS will hold his next Horse Fair on MONDAY, JaNUAEY 4, 1897, WHEN HE WILIi OFFER DRAUGHT AND LIGHT HORSES. 3 Farmers and others requiring numberß • should take an early opportunity of securing | them. I Conditions — Same aa usual. Sale at 11.30. 5 DAVID THOMAS, . 12 21 Auctioneer. t ' ■ I Tenders. LONGBEACH ROAD DISLRICT. mENDERS are invited to be sent m Not JL Later than 10 a.m. on SATURDAY, Deoember 12, inst., for the following works : 1. Shingling Griffith's road, from side, drain, etc. 2. Shingling Boundary road. 5. ShiugUag Anderson's road. FOOKS & SON, 12 41 Surveyors to the Board. Public notices. FlElii BRIGADES' COMPETITION.* TO bE HELD IN THE ASHBURION DOMAIN, WEDNESDAY, DEOEMBER 16 (Anniversary Day). NINE Brigades, representing the leading Champion's of New Zealand, will com- pete. Children's Sports. 12 11 LO LET OE FOB SALeT FT! HE Hous9 now occupied by Me J. H. _L Twentyman, adjoining the Public Library, with £ acre of land and atable. Possession about December 27. For Particulars, apply THE MANAGER, ABhburton Drug Company, Limited. 11 22 TRUST FUNDS TO LEND : S~\ N APPROVED FREEHOLD Security, ~ at LOWEST Current Rate : . of Interest. Apply to JOHN ORR on HUGO FRIEDL&NDER. 11 165 EAKATA S POETS. BOXING DAY.— DEOEMBER 26. ■'. : nnHE following Handicaps have been k-JL '*' declared : — I Maiden. Handicap Trotj 1£ mile. j Florrie ,„ scr. behind scr. Macaroni ... < 6sec ...Actress lOiec , /Wenlock 12sec / Celt 16acc < Handicap Trot ; 2.\ miles. ' Florrie ... scr. behind scr. Macaroni lOaec Actress , , , 12aec Rainbow ... 12aec Cosmo ... 12sec Wenlock 16sec Cass 23sec Damper „ 28sec PHILIP A. KEDDELL, 12 67 Secretary. METH YE N SPORTS PROGRAMME. CORRECTION "iN* RULE No. 5. FOR Ist of October, 1895, read let of October, 1896. G. fl. ALINGTON, 12 60 Hon. Sec. A.R.V. A PUBLIC SOCIAL will be held ab the J\. Orange Hall on WEDNESDAY, December 16, m aid of the funds of the Shooting Committee. Dancing at 8 p.m. Gentlemen, 2s 6d ; ladies free. W. E. DOLMAN, 12 62 Captain Commanding A.R.V. FOR SALE OR' TO LET, A NEW SEVEN-ROOMED HOUSE, situated m Burnett Street, opposite Catholic Church. ■ Apply to ALBERT ROBERTS, 12 5 Weet Street. TINWALD DOMAIN. THURSDAY, DEOEMBER 10. A GABDEN PABTT IN connection with St. Andrew's Church, Tinwald. Adult and Children's Sports, Bicycle and P'oot Races and Sports of all kinds. Ladies' Work Stall — A large quantity of useful and ornamental goods. Refreshment Stall. Entries for Sports will be received at Mr Gudßell'a Store, Tinwald. Admission ... 6d. Children .. 3d To commence at 1.30. p.m. 12 12 TINWALD EACING CLUB. lyraMiNATiap fqr New^Year's Gift, of 30 boys • 7 furlongf. Pony Race, of 20. sous ; 4 furlongs. Tinwald Cup, of 60 soys ; \\ mile. Tinwald Trot, of §5 soys j 2 miles, Welter, of 40 soys ; 1 mile. Novel Race, of 25 soys ; 4 furlongs. Flying Handicap, of 40 soys; six furlongs Close on SATURDAY, December 12, 1896, at 9 p.m., at Lagan's Hotel, Tinwald, j - Weights about DECEMBER 22 Acceptances close at 9 p.m., on MON- DAY, December 28 inst. A, A, FOOKS, 13 55 Secretary,